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By Spike Jordan [email protected]
Jonathon Moser, the 34-year-old school teacher facing multiple counts of sexual abuse of minors in Carbon and Converse counties, apparently left Rawlins in a hurry, according to school district documents obtained by the Glenrock Independent. Carbon County School board minutes from on May 22, 2014 state that the board approved hiring Moser as a special education teacher at Rawlins Middle School. Jerrod Dastrup was also approved for Phillip Harnden photos hire as principal of RMS dur- Several students gather at one end of the single room school to learn from teacher Elyse Dickey ing the same meeting, accord- via a large interactive touchscreen. ing to documents provided by the Rawlins Daily Times. On June 3, 2014, Moser signed a JONATHON $50,150 contract with Carbon MOSER County School District #1 for 210 days of service. According to court documents, during Moser’s employment in Rawlins, he allegedly inappropri- ately touched at least two 15- or 16-year-old fe- male students between September 2014 and Feb- Boxelder in trouble? ruary 2015 while in Rawlins. Additional information filed before Moser’s District to decide fate of school case was bound over to Carbon County District Court further alleges that he held a 15-year-old girl By Nick Balatsos down during detention and forced her to have sex. [email protected] A Carbon County deputy said in an affidavit that he spoke to Robert Steinberg, the dean of stu- lyse Dickey was student teaching in the district dents at Rawlins Middle School, and Dastrup, the earlier this year when she was approached about becoming a long-term substitute at Boxelder, a K-6 rural school with nine students located about 30 Please see Moser, minutes from town. page A-2 The current teacher, she was told, had resigned to take care of family matters, and the district needed someone to complete the remainder of the school year. EWhile others might have been hesitant, Dickey, a 22-year-old Kayla Grant, 8, reads alone at her desk while the Egg Hunters Please see Boxelder, teacher works other students at Boxelder School, a page A-8 rural one-room school house.
Man wanted for Glenrock robberies arrested The man, Michael Al- Hurd said Allison later confessed to break- 22-year-old Evansville lison, was pulled over Sat- ing into the two homes, stealing multiple guns, urday for a traffic violation jewelry and other belongings. man allegedly stole $10K near a Loaf ‘N Jug in North Allison faces burglary charges in Converse Casper and was taken into County and drug charges, including conspiracy worth of goods custody as part of an inves- to deliver a controlled substance, possession of tigation by the Wyoming a controlled substance, possession with intent By Nick Balatsos Division of Criminal Inves- to deliver and child endangering with drugs in [email protected] tigation. MICHAEL Natrona County. He is currently being held in Dozens of children from Glenrock Details of that investi- ALLISON Natrona County Detention Center on a $25,000 and the surrounding area made A 22-year-old Evansville man, who local gation are unknown at this cash surety bond. police say recently broke into two Glenrock-area point, but Glenrock Police their way to the Valentine Speed- homes, and stole an estimated $10,000 worth of Chief Tim Hurd said that after searching Allison’s Please see Arrested, way Easter egg hunt Saturday goods, was arrested last weekend after a traffic SUV, officers found methamphetamine and items See A-2 stop in Casper. that had been stolen from the homes. page A-3 Page A-2 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016
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principal, in February 2015, of minors, which allegedly prior to interviewing the al- occurred between November leged victims and witnesses. 2015 and January of this year. After the deputy complet- After posting a $50,000 ed his investigation in 2015, bond, Moser was released no charges were filed -be and scheduled to appear in cause Moser left employment court in Converse County for at Rawlins Middle School. a preliminary hearing. Minutes from a special However, he was rearrest- telephone board meeting of ed on a Carbon County war- the CCSD #1 board of trust- rant after the deputy received ees on May 4, 2015, show information from Converse that both Moser and Dastrup County investigators after were either terminated or Moser’s arrest in Glenrock. resigned at around the same Moser remains detained in time. Dastrup is now the Rawlins on a $75,000 bond, principal of Uinta Meadows and his contract with Con- Elementary School in Evan- verse County School District ston. #2 is set to expire on May 27. On May 14, just 10 days Converse County School after that board meeting, District #2 provided the pub- Moser signed a $52,785 con- lic records to the Independent tract with Converse County through its lawyer, Charles S. School District #2. Chapin, of Williams, Porter, A stipulation of the con- Day, and Neville in Casper. Phillip Harnden photos tract, however, states that In a letter, Chapin stated that Moser had to return the Moser’s contract is currently Crowds of smiling children and parents get ready to race for eggs Saturday at the signed copy to either the su- in existence. annual Valentine’s Speedway Easter egg hunt. perintendent or the clerk of However, the disclosure schools by May 1, three days of any other documents re- before his resignation/termi- garding Moser’s employment nation from Carbon County with the district, (for exam- Ready, Set, Go! School District #1 was ap- ple, if he has been terminated proved. or placed on administrative Moser was arrested in leave), are maintained in the Glenrock in January on a “named individual’s employ- probable cause affidavit for ment file,” and are not subject three counts of sexual abuse to public records requests.
People News Former Glenrock students Casper College for the 2015 Paula Anderson, Mary Barnes, fall semester. Ashley Eldred, Cody Lakner, To qualify, a student must Cheyanne Pfander, and Eliza- take at least 12 hours and re- beth Walsh were named on ceive a grade point average of the President’s Honor Roll at 3.5 or better. CONVERSE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 Career Vocational Curriculum for public comment
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Mike Briggs • Owner Thursday, March 24, 2016 I Glenrock Independent I Page A-3 Police Report Glenrock Police Department arrests, citations and run on 3rd Street. and investigations from March 16 – 22 are listed • A burglary on Rimrock on March 17 is cur- with others below: rently under investigation. • Officers investigated a fraud case on March Arrests and citations 18. • A traffic stop on March 16 resulted in a warn- • Ambulance and fire responded on March 19 ing for headlights. to a vehicle rollover on Boxelder Road. • Erik Elisson, 19, was issued a citation for an • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious MIP and a verbal warning for speed on March 18 incident on Birch Street on March 19. as the result of a traffic stop. • A report of stolen vehicle parts on March 20 • A verbal warning for speed was issued on was responded to by officers. March 18. • Officers responded to the report of a possible • A written warning for speed on Access Road break in on March 21. on March 19 was issued. • On March 22 an officer took a report of a hit • Officer issued a warning for facing traffic on and run. March 20. • A written warning for parking on the side- Other walk was issued on March 20. • A dog at large was returned to its owner on • Officer issued a verbal warning for a taillight March 16. Spike Jordan photo during a traffic stop on March 21. • On March 16 animal control received a re- Precipitation levels across southern Converse County might be higher than • A warning for stop sign violation on March quest for a cat trap. normal, but according to the National Weather Service, the county is abnor- 21 was issued. • A dog at large was reported on March 17. • Officer issued warning for parking. • Animal control received a complaint of a mally dry at roughly 76.07 percent of what is expected this time of year. Investigations barking dog on 1st Street on March 17. • Officers responded to juvenile problems on • On March 18 animal control transported a cat Grove Street on March 16. to the pound. Precipitation levels above • On March 16 officers took a report for a hit • A grass fire was reported on March 21. average for southern Wyo By Spike Jordan – 10.000’) were the highest spring through early summer. [email protected] across the Lower Green and The water supply forecasted Laramie Basins at 105 to 115 for the lower North Platte river Higher than normal precipi- percent of median. basin is also about average for tation levels across the Lower The Tongue and Powder the April to July time frame. North Platte and Niobrara Ba- River Drainages were at 55 to As for drought indicators, sins in Converse County were 70 percent of median at the peak figures indicate that Converse reported in February, according snowmelt runoff elevations. County is abnormally dry at to information released March The risk of flooding as snow about 76.07 percent of what is 15 by the National Weather melts this spring is also expect- expected, but that is up from Service. ed to be mostly low to moderate 75.85 percent recorded in the Mountain snowpack and in southern Converse County. week of March 8. Those figures associated snow water equiva- The outlook is based on focus on a broad scale however, lents (SWEs) across central to various diverse factors such as and don’t fully reflect a lasting north central Wyoming contin- water equivalents in the moun- condition. ued to be generally below aver- tain snowpack, how the basins Compared to data at the start age by the middle of March; respond to snowmelt runoff, the of the water year last Septem- while SWEs across southern moisture that’s already in the ber, there has been no apparent Wyoming basins were generally soil, the amount of bark beetle change. near average to above average. kill, low elevation snow depths, The National Weather Ser- SWEs at the peak snow- and likely temperature and pre- vice is expected to release the melt runoff elevations (8,500’ cipitation trends during the late next outlook on April 26.
Arrested From the Front Page
Hurd said the first home, located on Second Street, 11:30 a.m. Saturday by an Evansville police officer was broken into in early-February, but because the for a traffic violation. After Allison was identified, homeowner was away at the time, the incident wasn’t Glenrock Police Sgt. Jason Hoppa and Chief Tim reported until March 8. The second home, located in Hurd, along with Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers Rolling Hills, was burglarized March 17. and DCI agents, responded to the scene. Hurd said both homes were broken into through Allison was then transported back to the Evans- the back and that both homes contained safes that ville Police Department, where Hoppa and Hurd said were broken into the same way. Through processing he confessed to both burglaries and appeared contrite the Rolling Hills crime scene, though, Hurd said of- for the alleged crimes. ficers were able to identify a 2000 Ford Expedition, He also told them the location of the stolen prop- which belonged to Allison in Evansville and was used erty -- a trailer park in Casper -- where Hoppa and during the burglary. Hurd were able to recover all but three firearms that Officers then contacted the Evansville Police had been stolen from second victim’s home. Hurd Department to get Allison’s correct address, which said they are still looking for the property from the they used to obtain a search warrant. They went to first victim’s home. Allison’s house with the warrant, but nobody was Hurd said the arrest underscored the best of inter- home, so the officers decided to “back off and wait agency police cooperation. until (they) could get surveillance.” Check Thursday’s Independent for more infor- Allison’s Expedition was stopped at around mation. Padded Steel Stacking Chair • Padded seat and back. • Black powder coated frame. • Supports up to 250 lbs. Seat: 16” x 15”. Back: 13” x 12 1/2”. Overall height: 32 3/4”. Manufacturer’s limited five-year warranty. • Shpg. Wt. 62 lbs. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards; GREENGUARD Certified
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Page A-4 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016 Perspective Suicide is Karma is never a very real I have been watching a criminal case that is certainly the punchline for an early morn- solution ing radio talk show. Jamie Gilt, the mom who operated a 2nd Last week, shortly after we sent the paper Amendment website, was shot in the back to press I received a text message from my pla- while driving by her four- toon sergeant. year-old son. “Specialist Ryan Brown committed sui- This becomes especial- cide this morning. Contact your squad and let ly ironic when just a few them know. We have contacts available for the days before the incident unit chaplain so let them Gilt had posted on her blog know.” about how excited her son Brown had trans- gets when they are going ferred into the inactive to the shooting range and reserve last fall after how well trained he is completing his service with firearms. Phil Harnden obligation. This genius Florida Thoughts by Phil To my knowledge he mom reportedly put her had never deployed, but Editorial purse in the back seat of her truck next to from my limited inter- her toddler. The purse contained a loaded .45 actions with him I knew Spike Jordan Stock Social caliber pistol. that he had gone through Commentary This “well-trained” 4 year old then pulled a pretty tough divorce a the pistol out and shot mommy in the back Sometimes running a while they were driving down the highway. Now that Gilt has recovered from the gun- shot she is likely facing charges of allowing Veterans who deployed a minor access to a firearm, which is illegal newspaper means also in most states, including Florida. are 41 percent more This utterly ridiculous scenario reminded ‘ me of another situation five years ago when likely to complete running uncomfortable Debra Oberlin, also of Florida, was arrested for driving under the influence. suicide compared to This would not be noteworthy except that Oberlin had been the president of the local their civilian stories MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) chapter. counterparts. That hen public employees screw up, when their character is called into These extreme personalities highlight question, it is incumbent upon journalists to report the incident to those what seems to be the new normal in our number goes up to 61 footing the bill -- namely, to our readers, the taxpayers. country. Such was the case last week when the Independent ran an article Those with the loudest voices are also the percent for about Glenrock Public Works Director Randy Rumpler and his most recent run-in with most insane. W When you think about it, the loud voices the law. In our story, we reported how Rumpler recently pleaded guilty to two misde- non-deployed vets. of generations past were speaking out against meanors for killing extra elk on a recent hunting trip. injustice or for the American dream. But That should have been the end of it. now that inequality has been whittled down few years ago, lost custody of his child,’ and at However, without going into too much detail, it has come to our attention that a to discussions of white privilege rather than one point had been living out of his truck. number of people in the community were upset by the article. Some people think that black persecution, and the American dream After he’d gotten out, the support structure it had nothing to do with Rumpler’s job and therefore should not have been reported. has become passe, the need for loud voices he had while still drilling had virtually disinte- has come to an end. grated. No one was there to check up on him But here’s why we disagree: The questionable ethics of the incident, coupled with But we humans still shout to be heard and on a weekly basis. the fact that Rumpler receives a paycheck from the public and previously pleaded we rail against anything to gain notoriety. We no longer saw him that one weekend a guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Greybull town coffers, demanded But in America, most of the really big so- month. He wasn’t there to catch up with over that the story be told. And so we told it, allotting generous space for Rumpler to tell cial issues have been resolved. At least by coffee or a beer after work. There are just so his side and providing the necessary context for the news to be understood. We told it comparison to the first 200 years of our ex- many things about how he went that make me the same way we would have any other public employee. istence. upset as a leader and as someone whose job it Now, we have insane people shouting was to look out for my troops. I feel like I let Disappointingly, though, following the article’s publication, there were threats about things that don’t really matter. But we him down. aimed at the paper. Rumpler acknowledged those threats himself. He said while he think they matter, so we tell ourselves that He wasn’t in my platoon, and we weren’t was at the Running of the Green event last week, he was standing around, complaining these are important topics. terribly close friends, but I remember him be- about the article, when someone next to him said, “You know there are a lot of places The rational people used to stand up and ing a diligent soldier who was quick to get around here you could get rid of (the reporter).” shout things like “I have a dream” and “...we himself involved in any task, even if it was do this because it is hard.” outside of his occupational specialty. It was When we heard this, we were shocked. We welcome criticism. It helps us do our Now they shout, “The country is already not uncommon to see Brown getting his hands job better. But this sort of thing — the threatening of journalists, the threatening of great.” dirty with the mechanics or helping out the anyone, however hyperbolic — shouldn’t be tolerated in our community. The country is not nearly perfect, but we other platoons with their monthly assignments. have mopped up the major messes and are But once he left regular drilling status, I lost ––Nick Balatsos now just sponging up the residue. contact with him. We’re told by the guilt trips Roll the calendar back 50 years and look that people pass around on Facebook that peo- at how people of different color, sexual ori- ple forget about our veterans; that once their entation, religion or creed were treated. service is done, they are a spent resource, left Look at it now. We are simply tying off to deal with the horrors that war leaves behind. the loose ends. The hard work was done by But that’s not the case with Brown. He’d the rational loud voices in prior generations. never deployed, and according to VA statistics, The majority of shouting now is just driv- that’s not uncommon. Veterans who deployed el, uninspired noise. are 41 percent more likely to complete suicide The loud voices aren’t trying to change compared to their civilian counterparts. the world, they are just trying to be noticed. That number goes up to 61 percent for non- And now, those insane, loud self-centered deployed vets. The rate of suicide is highest for nut-cases are the ones we are going to be de- service members who get out in the last three ciding between in November. months. Just like Jamie Gilt, who shouted for 2nd While I am filled with grief for the loss of Amendment rights, was bitten in the back- a former comrade, I just wish he would have side, so will the politicians who are shouting reached out for help before seeking the perma- so loudly right now. nent solution to a temporary problem. It is all just self indulgence. I don’t see I’d struggled with my mental health when any conviction from those shouting, just a I was in college, and it was something that I lot of children in expensive clothes scream- know many other vets have faced after they get ing “Look at me.” out. Then again, I may be reading a lot into If you or a veteran you know needs help, these stupid criminals. Maybe the lesson please have them contact the Veterans Crisis here is that Florida has some really stupid Line (1-800-273-8255). moms, and I should be glad I don’t live there.
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Cookies for Miles Speed limits to be raised to 70 By Spike Jordan Areas exempted from the new [email protected] statutory limit include school zones, roads in urban or residen- On March 15, Gov. Matt Mead tial areas and anywhere special signed into law a bill raising the hazards exist. statutory speed limit to 70 mph State Traffic Engineer Joel for non-interstate highways in Meena said 900 new speed limit Wyoming. signs will be needed for all the However, it might be until highway miles to be moved to may before we see those signs the higher limit. Materials for in Converse County. WYDOT the signs were ordered in early expects to have about 1,500 miles March, and fabrication of the of highways raised to the 70 mph signs is expected to be done by limit by the end of April, and the end of the month. another 1,000 miles by the end Moving to the higher limit of May, with work continuing requires not only new speed limit through the summer. signs, but some areas may require “We’re expecting to start roll- additional curve warning signs ing out the new signs in Converse and changes in pavement mark- Courtesy photo County around May,” Casper Dis- ings for passing and no-passing Who would have ever guessed that the Ladies Auxiliary could beat last year’s record of trict Traffic Engineer Mark Wil- zones. Sections of US 85 between liams said Monday. “We’ll start Cheyenne and Newcastle, US 130 275 dozen cookies? Along with the baking of cookies by members and help from oth- with Wyoming 59 and U.S. 18/20. from Walcott Junction to Sarato- ers from Glenrock and Casper, they were able to achieve that goal. Once the job was Unless there’s a compelling rea- ga, and WYO 120 from 18 miles completed, the final count on cookies was 490 dozen cookies and 28 cans of coffee. son, like frequent crash data, the north of Cody to the Montana speed limit will be raised.” border have already been raised With the aid of both men and women, the cookies were packed into empty coffee Signs are being manufactured to the 70 mph limit. cans and prepared for transport on the Vet’s Van to the Cheyenne Vet’s Hospital. and once the district crews re- The 70 mph sections will be The Jesse Martin Unit 9 Ladies Auxiliary are very appreciative of all the help and sup- ceived them, the signs will be monitored to determine how the posted. Until the new signs are increase affects safety. port they received and offered the following thank you to the community: up, the existing posted speed limit “In all honesty, we’ll be look- “We could not accomplish this task or any others that we do to show all veterans that remains in effect. ing at other paved roads in Con- we greatly appreciate what they have been through to keep our country free and us “Drivers are required to ad- verse County like Cold Springs, here to the speed limit posted on Esterbrook, and Orpha, but some safe.” any highway section,” Wyoming of those will be highly unlikely Highway Patrol Col. Kebin Haller because they are so narrow,” Wil- said in a press release. liams said. Rocky Mountain Power asks for price decrease for Wyoming customers Shopko donates to Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Wyo- Power vice president Rita Meyer said. “The This year, the ECAM adjustment also in- ming Public Service Commission to approve a proposed decrease is the result of such an an- cludes costs associated with the closing of the local schools price decrease of $2.65 million for its Wyoming nual filing, and the company has requested an Deer Creek Mine. Thanks to the support of local of 750 signatures. customers. For the average customer using ap- effective date of May 15, 2016.” “Taken together, these adjustments pro- shoppers, the Shopko Foundation The Shopko Foundation prides proximately 768 kilowatt hours per month, the The balance in the ECAM results by the duced the requested decrease for Wyoming has donated $750 to the Converse itself on supporting the health proposal would reduce their annual electricity difference between actual and expected costs customers,” Meyer said. “We work hard to County School District in January and education of its community bill by $1.56. of fuel and wholesale electricity purchases and provide reliable electric service at reasonable as part of its “Help Us Give Back” members. “When customers’ rates are set, they include adjustments for the sale of Renewable Energy prices and these annual power cost adjustments initiative to benefit local schools. “Communities are built on the the anticipated variable costs of electricity such Credits. are made so our customers do not overpay or The nationwide program col- foundation of a strong education as coal, natural gas and wholesale purchases. The RECs represent the environmental underpay for the electricity they use.” lected signatures from community system, which is why Shopko These costs fluctuate, so there is a separate attributes of renewable energy produced by The Wyoming Public Service Commission members between Dec. 1 - 24, and Hometown is proud to support mechanism in place to make annual adjust- the company and are sold on the open market. will review the request for this decrease and, for every signature counted, the schools in the communities we ments, subject to review by the Wyoming Revenues from those sales are credited to cus- if approved, the new rates would take effect Shopko Foundation donated $1 are privileged to serve,” said Peter Public Service Commission,” Rocky Mountain tomers to lower their bills. May 15, 2016. to the school districts for a total McMahon, Shopko CEO. INSURANCEGlobetrotting?
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Small, powerful 53. Parenthesis, 46. See-through sheet towing ship essentially Guess who’s turning another year older this week! March 20–26 I was born on March 21, 1989, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. I am a member of The Saturdays. Who am I? Answer: Rochelle Humes Rochelle Answer: I was born on March 22, 1948, in Augsburg, Germany. I host The Situation Room. Who am I? Answer: Wolf Blitzer Wolf Answer: I was born on March 23, 1980, in Bristol, England. I appeared numerous times on Mock the Week. Who am I? Answer: Russell Howard Russell Answer: I was born on March 24, Crossword and Wordsearch Answers 1984, in Dallas, TX. I was the first basketball player to achieve 10,000 points for Toronto. Who am I? Answer: Chris Bosh Chris Answer: I was born on March 25, 1988, in Spokane, WA. I co-recorded the album The Heist. Who am I? Answer: Ryan Lewis Ryan Answer: Thursday, March 24, 2016 I Glenrock Independent I Page A-7 Library news Sheriff’s Report Greetings from the library! County libraries will close so Between March 6– 12 the Converse booked March 11 as sentenced by court. near 55 Esterbrook Road was investi- Spring is definitely in the the staff can attend the Plains County Sheriff’s Office responded to • Louis Smith, 39, of New Town, gated. A deputy located the bull, which air. With the nice long break Mountain Library Association 126 calls for service from the com- North Dakota, was arrested by Wyoming had lice, but otherwise appeared in good students will have with Easter conference in Denver, Colorado munity, issued three citations and Highway Patrol Mach 12 for possession health. coming up, we invite you to , for staff training and develop- made two arrests. Arrests, citations of marijuana. • A report of two horses at large on visit the library. We will be open ment. and investigations are listed with oth- • Anthony Cinquambre, 35, of Smylie Road was investigated March 11. during our regular hours, Mon- Robert Frost was born March ers below: Torrington, was cited March 12 for driv- A deputy patrolled the area but was un- day, Wednesday, Friday: 9-6. 26, 1874. He was one of Amer- Arrests and citations ing under suspension. able to locate the horses. Tuesday, Thursday: 9-8. Satur- ica best known and beloved • Ellen Allington, 45, of Douglas, was Investigations • Contraband in an abandoned vehicle day: 9-2. We hope you have a poets of his time. He is known arrested March 6 for DWUI as the result • A report of threats at 646 Wagon at 11 WY-59 was investigated March 11. nice Easter. for his poetry but he also wrote of a traffic accident investigation at 315 Hound Road on March 6 remains under It was transported to the Converse Coun- We do apologize for cancel- plays, prose and letters. If you Chalk Buttes Road. investigation. ty Sheriff’s Office for disposal. ling story times and the book want to know more about his • Kelton Smedley, 19, of Okeechobee, • A report of bones found in a field • A March 12 burglary from 291 Es- club this past week. extraordinary life pick up his bi- Florida, was cited March 7 for posses- near mile post 173, WY-20/26 was inves- terbrook Road remains under investiga- We are back on schedule un- ography, Robert Frost, a life by sion of marijuana at mile post 7, WY-59. tigated March 10. A deputy spoke to the tion. til the first week in April when Jay Parini. • Michelle Duran, 28, of Douglas, reporting party and informed them that • A suspicious incident at 8 Running the library will be closed from A poem begins in delight and was arrested March 9 for DWUI. the bones belonged to a small animal. Dutchman Road on March 12 remains April 5 – 9. Both Converse ends in wisdom. -- Robert Frost. • Brianna Cook, 28, of Douglas, was • A March 11 report of an injured bull under investigation. We’re going to help hide Easter eggs...... for our cousins to hunt when they visit! Kids: color Newspaper stuff in! www.readingclubfun.com Fun!Annimills LLC © 2016 V13-12 Yay! Easter is almost here! What are you doing in the nest? Huh? Huh? There’s so much to do that What!? Happy Easter! 14 Keeping the my cousin Harry the Hare is here to help me get ready. 11 20 eggs safe, 9 dinners parade of 7 course. What do you know about the Easter 10 15 18 Easter holiday? Easter is an 2 cards important Christian holiday. buns Christians believe that Jesus Christ chicks baskets 3 lily 6 is the Son of God. Easter is the 16 celebration of his “new life after death.” It is a lamb 13 5 time of great joy. sunrise Lent Families spend a lot of time getting ready: 1 19 cleaning, decorating, planning meals, and 8 4 getting their best clothes ready for church. candles My crossword puzzle is about Easter and 12 beginnings what families are doing. Can you read the bells 17 clues to fill it in? friends church clothes eggs houses Easter Time: chocolate 3 Cute Families Are: 1. the 40 days before Easter; for some people a time for prayer Easter and fasting; many people “give up something,” like desserts 2. cleaning ______and decorating 3. many Easter services are held at this beginning of a new day Eggs 4. dying and decorating ______5. ring with joy 6. baking hot cross ______7. burn with bright light 8. dressing in their best ______9. Easter Bunny brings these, with treats in them... 10. going to ______services 11. with this kind of rabbit often in the middle 12. visiting ______and relatives 13. beautiful, white flower that stands for “new life after death” 14. hunting for ______eggs 15. soft, yellow baby animals also used as a symbol of new life 16. enjoying delicious ham ______17. gentle animal sometimes used as a symbol of Jesus 18. sending ______and buying flowers 19. dawning of a new day; can be a time for this 20. marching in an Easter ______ • In the first box, find 2 chicks that are exactly alike and positioned the same way. “DoubleTake” of Easter Fun • In the second box, find 2 baskets that are the same. Study the items below in the boxes. • In the third box, find 2 bonnets and then 2 eggs that are exactly the same in the pile. A B 1 2 3 C D 4 1 2 3 5 6 E F 9 7 8 12 4 5 6 10 11 16 13 14 15 7 8 9 Can you make your way through the maze to “pick up” the 12 jelly beans that add up to the number in the jar? You can use a calculator to help. You can pass through jelly beans, but you cannot “go Jelly Bean Fun Count backwards” or cross your own path. Start Here! 57 44 27 81 93 999 799 53 575 888 77 114 36 90 947 97 56 78 900 133 895 jelly beans Newspaper Fun by! Created Annimills LLC © 2016 Page A-8 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016 Boxelder From A-1 Going Green Alexus Single, 7, uses counters to work on math facts as one of only nine students in the rural school- house. recent college graduate, jumped at the opportunity. She had grown up in Newcastle, where, early on, she had a positive experience attending a comparable school. She remembers there were multiple grades in her classroom, and she was always learning from her older peers. So the idea of teaching in a similar environment appealed to her. “I was really excited to come teach up here,” she said. Her first day was in early-February. Driving up to the school from town, she felt a little nervous. She knew Phillip Harnden photos that planning lessons that simultaneously checked all the necessary boxes for students in grades K-5 wouldn’t March 17 brought the first ever St. Patrick’s Day run in Glenrock, where green-clad runners be an easy task. But she was up for it. dashed down the streets through dyed green water. Later that week, the snow started to fall. The roads became slick, the powder piled up and Dickey quickly found herself snowed in. She spent the next three days teaching during the day and staying in on-site teacher housing at night while she waited for the roads to clear. In a way, it was a crash course in rural teaching. “I definitely wasn’t as prepared as I should’ve been,” Simpson rails against money in politics she said. Since then, Dickey has spent many hours getting to know her kids. By Dustin Bleizeffer She admits challenges exist for teaching such a wide Special to the Independent age range of students, like how to keep them engaged and how to put together global lesson plans. t 84, former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson But she said much of that boils down to planning. (R-Wyo) isn’t ready to sit on the side- And there are also many benefits. lines of national or local politics. For example, by having class with older students, the After 18 years in the U.S. Senate younger students are often exposed to advanced topics. A(1979-1997), Simpson stayed close to the po- And conversely, by having class with younger students, litical arena and is now a precinct committeeman the older students often deepen their knowledge through for the Wyoming GOP. He also is a member of helping kids in lower grades. the ReFormers’ Caucus — a bipartisan group Dickey also thinks having the kids in the same class of former members of Congress and governors contributes to a greater sense of camaraderie. working to reduce the influence of money in But for all the positives, some are worried that the politics. school’s distance to town and limited resources are “My dad always taught me, if you’re damned placing students at a disadvantage. School district of- if you do and damned if you don’t, then do,” ficials are concerned that those limitations will prevent Simpson said. “Instead of bitching, get in the students from receiving an equal education. game.” Converse County School District No. 2 Superinten- Simpson spoke with WyoFile recently about dent Kirk Hughes said recently that there are a couple the allure of Donald Trump and the crippling grip options to deal with those challenges moving forward. of money in politics — what he calls a cancer on He said the school could stay a K-6, it could become a American democracy. Here are a few highlights K-4 or it could become a K-2. from the discussion: A group of parents and school officials discussed the issue at the last school board meeting before ultimately WyoFile: What is the ReFormers’ Caucus? deciding to table it until the April board meeting when Simpson: It’s just a group of, you know, Repub- a decision will be made. licans and Democrats — guys who have been Glenrock Middle School Principal Coley Shadrick in Congress and know the horror of what’s hap- said one reason why Boxelder students will never re- pening with money in politics and how it’s just ceive the same caliber of education as kids in town is a cancer. … The little guy who is going to (do- because there isn’t enough time during the day or the nate $5 or $10) to either party is saying, ‘what resources to teach subjects such as health. the hell? I saw the other day somebody gave $10 million, then another bunch gave $5 (mil- “I’m just trying to be as honest as possible,” Shad- WyoFile photo lion)’ and they don’t know who they are. They rick said. Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo) talks Donald Trump, big money in When school board members suggested breaking up say, ‘Well, that’s got to be corruption.’ To them politics and the ReFormers’ Caucus in a sit down with WyoFile. the grades and bussing students into town, Rachel Grant, that’s all that shows, it’s not even access. They a Boxelder parent, pushed for other options. think that people are on the take, and it’s very “I don’t think that as parents we’re willing to have disturbing. the name in, and if they say we’re just not going Sen. Mike Enzi] … And now that’s resolved and our families broken apart after second grade. Absolutely to have any hearings during an election year I all is well. And I have great respect for her, and not,”she said. WyoFile: What does the caucus aim to do can tell you that is not an abnormal procedure. Dick and Lynne, and all this. There’s no breach Instead, she suggested that the district print off about it? Good grief, I was on the committee for 18 years there. … Ask her what she does with PAC money workbooks in the areas that the school is lacking and Simpson: There are several ways to go, you and you got into that last year of the presidency or whatever. bring them to the school, so that students could peck know, a Constitutional amendment bill — there we said, ‘The hell with it … we’ll bring it up, away at them during their free time. are several of us working on that. … You can but we don’t have to put it on the floor or con- WyoFile: What should voters know about mon- “There are nine little sponges up there. Sometimes overturn it, and you can do that by legislation. sider it in committee. But just to ignore the fact ey in politics and campaigns? all you need to do to have a kid learn something is set But you know you’re not going to get that done and say to the President don’t bother to send us Simpson: As long as you know where it’s com- it in front of them, literally,” Grant added. when you have — I mean, [Senate Majority one, I think that is not appropriate. … [President ing from — all you have to do is get honest, and Shadrick said that if the workbooks met the needs Leader Mitch] McConnell isn’t for any kind of Obama] won’t pick a total left-wing screwball. if a guy gives $10 million … who is he? What of the students then the district could certainly print off — any kind of limitation, ever. I mean, I voted He’ll pick a guy that will make the Republicans the hell did he do? What are his businesses? packets, but he was doubtful. for McCain-Feingold clear back down the road scratch their heads, for a little while. What’s he up to? … If you just had that you’d Vicki Widiker, the vice chairwoman of the board, when I was in the Senate, and Mitch, he fights it be way ahead of the game. … I can tell you echoed the concerns. She thought the district would be tooth and nail. He feels very strongly, and as long WyoFile: To what extent does money influence one thing about [presidential candidate Donald] doing “a great disservice” to the students if that were as he’s the leader it won’t get done legislatively. Wyoming politics? Trump. I … have no idea where we’re going on its solution. Simpson: I don’t know. I was a lost sheep when this, but I’ll tell you one thing; the basic reason Hughes said the decision could affect the district’s WyoFile: Does that mean the Democrats have I was in the State Legislature. I tried to pass dis- people support Trump, when you get out in the current plans to replace the Boxelder building with to take control of the Senate to reform money closure laws. I didn’t get very far at all because country, and I do, is that, quote, ‘He ain’t on the a larger modular school building that is sitting in in politics? … ‘Wait a minute, we’re Wyoming, we all know take. He isn’t beholden to anybody.’ … Anybody Newcastle. Simpson: No, it’s just people who are disgusted what everybody’s doing.’ Well, let me tell you, missing that is just out to lunch. And don’t think If school officials decide to make Boxelder a K-4 or from both parties, and that’s what the hell the re- I’ll buy the drinks if that’s the truth. I mean there it doesn’t mean something to people when they to keep it a K-6, then it would make sense to bid out the formers are — they’re not Democrats or all Re- were guys sitting in that Legislature who own say, ‘I’m voting for him because he don’t take no work for the new building. But it wouldn’t make sense publicans. It’s a pretty good blend. All of us have stock in the Union Pacific and trucking compa- money from anybody, and he dishes it out with- if the school became a K-2, as there simply wouldn’t be felt the sting of having to raise the bucks, having nies and railroads and oil. Hell, you didn’t know out somebody filtering it.’ the enrollment to support the larger school, Hughes said. to waste the time, having to beg and scrap and who the hell they were. Some of them, they Before the project is bid, school officials will have get out there — and be careful of sticking this listed their business in the little pamphlet as to WyoFile: But Donald Trump does accept cam- to decide the fate of the school at the next board meet- bill in or the AARP will tear you up. Or the NRA who is on the floor of the House or Senate, but paign donations. ing in April. will tear you up. Or the teachers will tear you up. let me tell you I saw enough conflict there to last Simpson: Well sure, they all take money. I’m just Meanwhile, back at Boxelder, Dickey will be in Or the cowboys will tear you up. Sure. How do forever. saying that’s the image. Everything in politics is her third month of teaching. For a young teacher, the you think it works? perception. There is no reality in politics, I ought experience so far has been good. And she said she loves WyoFile: You endorsed U.S. House candidate to know. I was this or that, and the perception teaching the kids. WyoFile: Do you think the Senate should give Liz Cheney, would you advise that she doesn’t was this — you couldn’t overcome it with facts. “It takes a lot of planning having this many grades, an up or down vote on a U.S. Supreme Court take super PAC money? The perception is that good ol’ Mr. D. Donald but I love seeing the older kids help the younger kids,” nominee by President Obama? Simpson: I don’t know what she takes. I’ve is clean as a hound’s tooth because he doesn’t she said. “I think they grow as learners when they are Simpson: The President should submit a name not found out. All I know, Ann and I gave her a take money from anybody. It doesn’t matter if able to teach people what they’ve learned. And then the and then the [Senate] Judiciary Committee un- check. I have no idea. I’ve known [Liz Cheney] he’s loaning it to his campaign, giving it back, younger students being exposed to materials that they der [Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck] Grassley since she was 8 years old, and I got into a situa- whatever the hell the rig is. wouldn’t normally be exposed — that is awesome, too.” can decide what to do with it. But let him put tion the last time she ran [against incumbent U.S. Public Notice Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016 I Page A-9 sion, Substantial Completion date September 13, 2016. All copies of the Bids and any other documents that are required to Notice by Publication... Mr. Short moved to approve a “Waiver of Liability” with be submitted with the Bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Clark & Sullivan Const, for the audio/visual improvements by Nordic The envelope shall be addressed to Kathy Johnson, Executive NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Sound, Douglas Library, Mr. Willox seconded, motion carried. Director, of the Douglas Housing Authority, 120 South 5th Street, Mr. Willox moved to approve a request by Clark & Sullivan Douglas, WY 82633 and shall be identified with the Project name, To: JAN CHARLES GRAY Const for authorization to suspend retainage of further construction the Bidder’s name and address, and the portion of the project or YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a complaint was filed by f. Scott amounts above five percent (5%), Douglas Library, Mr. Colling sec- category of work for which the Bid is submitted. If the Bid is sent by Peasley attorney for the Town of Glenrock, Wyoming, In the District onded, motion carried. mail, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing Court of Converse County,WY, Civil Action No. 17295, on February The regular meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. and recon- envelope with the notation “BID ENCLOSED” on the face thereof. 23, 2016, the object of is Abatement of Nuisance , and incidental vened at 1:00 p.m. Bids shall be deposited at the designated location prior to the time relief. Mr. Aaron Clausen, Mr. Jay Butler, and Mrs. Macey Moore and date for receipt of all Bids. Bids received after the time and date YOU ARE REQUIRED to file with the Clerk of said Court, introduced themselves as Viewers and Appraisers for the establish- for the receipt of bids, will not be opened or returned. at 107 North 5th ST, Suite 228, Douglas , Wyoming 82633, a re- ment of Coulter Trail. Mr. Aaron Clausen reviewed the process they Bidder shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at location sponse to said Complaint on or before thirty(30) days after the last used to establish a value for Coulter Trail. Mrs. Macey Moore gave designated for receipt of all Bids. A mandatory pre-bid conference of publication,failing in which a judgment for abatement of nuisance more details on individual items that were considered. Mr. Jay But- for general contractors will be held on March 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM, will be entered by the Court. ler stated culverts would also be put in place by the County. Irwin Towers, 120 5th Street Douglas WY Service was attempted on Jan Charles Gray,500 West Mr. Willox moved to accept the report of the Viewers and WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Aspen and/or 108 South Third Street, Glenrock,WY. After due/dili- Appraisers for the Establishment of Coulter Trail as CR 56, Mr. Bids may not be modified , withdrawn or cancelled by the Bidder for gence by a Deputy Sheriff, he could not be located in the Town of Lehner seconded, motion carried. a period of 30 days after the date designated for the receipt of bids Glenrock, Wy. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bigford were present and discussed their and each Bidder so agrees in submitting his bids. concerns. The request of the Bigfords was taken under advisement. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: DATED MARCH 3, 2016. The minutes of the regular meeting on March 1 and 2, 2016 • Plans were approved and ordered filed. 3.10 1st Floor Key Plan PAM McCULLOUGH, Mr. Willox moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement 3.20 2nd - 5th Floor Key Plan CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT for the Sub-Award of the 2015 Community Assistance Funding on 3.30 Demolition Plans, Revised Plans, Interior Elevations By: /s/Barbara Harris Adjacent Lands – Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant between the & Notes Deputy Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Di- • Project Manual Publish March 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2016 3008 vision and Converse County, Grant #15-DG-11020000-053; CFDA Invitation for Bid 10.672, $161,400 ending March 31, 2020, Mr. Lehner seconded, Instructions to Bidders motion carried. Form of Contract and Bond Mr. Colling moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement General Conditions for Construction Contracts – Public for the Sub-Award of the 2015 Community Assistance Funding on Housing Programs Adjacent Lands – Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant between the Representations, Certifications and other Statements of Notice of Public Hearing... Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Di- Bidders NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING vision and Converse County, Grant #15-DG-11020000-053; CFDA Non Collusion Form PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE 10.672, $73,200 ending March 31, 2020, Mr. Lehner seconded, mo- Davis Bacon Wages CONVERSE COUNTY MINIMUM STANDARDS GOVERNING tion carried. Contract between Owner and Contractor INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS Mr. Willox moved to void warrant 46367 Superior Lamp Price and Payment Procedure A Public Hearing will be held for citizens’ input on the pro- 70.17, Mr. Lehner seconded, motion carried. Form of Proposal posed revisions to the Converse County Minimum Standards Gov- Mr. Willox moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the PDF Version of Contract Documents may be obtained from erning Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, April 6, 2016 at 11:00 contract with Energy Transportation for off-loading, transporting and Grady Davis, Amundsen Associates, 212 East 2nd Street a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers at the Converse County setting 16 jail cells at the Jt. Justice site, $86,500.00, Mr. Lehner Casper, WY 82637. (307) 234 9999 on March 16, 2016 - No paper Courthouse. seconded, motion carried. copies will be distributed. The proposed revisions are available online at: http:// The meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m. on March 15, 2016. TIME FOR COMPLETION: conversecounty.org/gov-admin/permit-reg and questions may be di- /s/ Richard C. Grant, Jr., Chair Attest: Lucile K. Taylor, Converse 200 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed or as scheduled under rected to the Special Projects’ Office, 107 No. 5th Street, Douglas, County Clerk the agreement between owner and contractor. Wyoming or (307) 358-1990. /s/ Lucile K. Taylor, Converse County Publish: March 24, 2016 3013 Because of the fact that the residents living in these units are elderly Clerk or disabled, no apartment shall remain without the use of the bath- Publish: March 17 & 24, 2016 3012 room for more than 3 (three) days. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, to reject any or all Bids and in particular, to re- Certificate of Filing... ject a Bid not accompanied by the required Bid Security or is in any CERTIFICATE OF FILING way incomplete, irregular or conditioned. Notice to Bidders... REQUIRED BONDING: A properly executed bid bond payable to the Owner in the amount Notice to Bidders I, LINDA McCULLOCH, Secretary of State of the State of Montana, do hereby certify that of not less than 5 percent of the BASE BID shall accompany each RALPH VERNON STRODTBECK bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute The Town of Glenrock is requesting seal bids for 2.6 miles of over- and file the proposed contract bonds within ten days after receipt lay pavement located in the Sunup Subdivision. Streets that are in- filed its ABN REGISTRATION in this office and has fulfilled the applicable requirements set forth in law. By virtue of the authority of the Notice of Intent to Award a Contract. Surety bond shall be cluded are Miller .2 miles, Williams Way .2 miles, Sunset .3 miles, written in the form of AIA Document A310, Bid Bond. The Attorney- Lookout .3 miles, Sunshine .1 miles, Emigrant .4 miles, Claim Draw vested in the office, I hereby issue this certificate evidencing filing effective on the date shown below. in-Fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix a .1 miles, Gold Pan Draw .2 miles, Windmill .4 miles, and Sage .4 certified and current copy of his Power of Attorney. No other type of miles. All paving to be completed with a 2 inch overlay and milled up bid surety will be accepted. The Owner will have the right to retain next to new pavement for a smooth transition. Seals bids must be Certified File Number: A248899 - 248899 Dated: March 7, 2016 the bid security of Bidders until either (a) the Contract has been received by April 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Please send bids to the Town executed and bonds, as required, have been finished; or (b) the of Glenrock, P.O. Box 417, or 219 South 3rd Street, Glenrock, Wyo- Effective Date: February 22, 2016 This filing will expire five years from the filing date listed above. specified time has elapsed so the Bids may be withdrawn; or (c) all ming 82637. Bids must be marked Sunup Overlay, attention Randy Bids have been rejected. Rumpler, Public Works Director, phone 307-436-9294. Performance and Payment Bond shall be furnished by the success- Publish: March 24 & 30, 2016 3015 Owner RALPH VERNON STRODTBECK There is fine and fee schedule attached with DBA. ful Bidder in the amount of 100% of the contract price. Such Perfor- mance and Payment Bond shall be accompanied by certified copy Linda McCulloch of Power of Attorney and shall be signed or countersigned by an Secretary of State agent of the bonding company. PUBLISH: March 24 & 31, 2016 3014 Builders Risk insurance Policy shall be carried by Douglas Housing Converse County Caucus... Authority Publish: March 24, 2016 3017 April 9 from 11:00am to 2:00pm with registration from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with doors closing at 11am. The Caucus will be held at the Senior Center and is open to all reg- Public Notice... istered Converse County Democrats, including those 17 and turn- CCSD#2 Salaries... ing 18 before the next election day and registered as Democrats. INVITATION FOR BID SEALED proposals for a BATHROOM UPGRADE project for Doug- LEGAL NOTICE The Caucus will be used to get a Presidental preference for the las Housing Authority, Irwin Towers Douglas, Wyoming will be re- The following are the projected annual gross earnings of all national elections, to pick delegates for the Democratic State Con- ceived by the Douglas Housing Authority at the office in Irwin Tow- Converse County School District #2 personnel for 2015-2016. vention to be held in Cheyenne on May 28th and to talk about party ers, 120 South 5th Street, Douglas, Wyoming until 4:00 p.m. local This publication complies with W.S. 21-3-110(a)(ii)(A). platform changes. time April 13, 2016 and at that time will be opened and publicly read Superintendent $164,680.00 Publish: March 24, 2016 3016 aloud. Coordinator / Director $45,235.00 $52,476.00 $65,573.00 SCOPE OF WORK: $67,115.00 $68,086.00 The bid shall cover all labor, equipment, materials and other costs Principal, High School $98,973.00 incidental to the construction work required for the project. Major Principal, Middle / Jr. High $96,187.00 work items include the following: Principal, Elementary $70,000.00 County Unapproved Minutes... PROVIDE AND INSTALL THE FOLLOWING IN 49 APARTMENT Teacher: Elementary, Kindergarten $49,530.00 $53,365.00 UNITS: $53,985.00 • Vanity: Unapproved Minutes Teacher: Elementary, First Grade $49,100.00 $49,185.00 30”W x31”H x21”D Prefinished Red Oak w/ Panel Door &2 Board of Commissioners of Converse County $57,285.00 Drawers In accordance with W.S. 18-3-516(s), the required Coun- Teacher: Elementary, Second Grade $49,185.00 • Vanity Top: ty Notices of Publication are available on the County’s website at $62,485.00 $65,685.00 31” All-in-One White Vanity/Sink Top. Provide Back splash & http://conversecounty.org Teacher: Elementary, Third Grade $46,785.00 $56,985.00 Side splash. New drain, P-trap & Waste line kit. The regular meeting was called to order at 8:04 a.m. on $56,985.00 • Sink Faucet: March 15, 2016. Present were Chair Rick Grant, Vice-Chair Robert Teacher: Elementary, Fourth Grade $46,485.00 $47,085.00 Moen 4” Varese Chrome two-handle low arc bathroom faucet Short, Commissioners Mike Colling, Tony Lehner, Jim Willox and $47,385.00 model: ws84944 - 3 hole-1” min. dia. & associated supply lines County Clerk Lucile Taylor. Teacher: Elementary, Fifth Grade $50,515.00 to Existing valves. Mr. Brian Nugent, Ft. Fetterman Sportsmen’s Association, Teacher: Elementary, Sixth Grade $46,785.00 $54,385.00 • Light Fixture: discussed proposed changes to the County Firing Range effective $57,012.00 Ashhurst, 3 Light, Brushed Nickel Vanity Fixture or Equal June 1, 2016. The Commission concurred with the recommenda- Teacher: Elementary, Multiple Grades $ 49,185.00 $54885.00 Provide (3) A19 Lamp, 10 WATT LED Bulbs per fixture – 60 tions. $61,285.00 WATT Equal R&B Foreman Scott McWilliams discussed the possibility Elementary Keyboarding and Computer Skills $54,385.00 • Medicine Cabinet : of replacing the bridge on Irvine Spur Road. Teacher: Business $53,546.00 29 ½” W x 33 1/3”H x 5”D Surface mounted Oak framed Tri- Mr. Colling moved to approve the Land Exchange Agree- Teacher: Language Arts $46,485.00 $49,532.00 $53,853.00 view Mirrored Medicine Cabinet ment with Table Mountain, LLC (Phil Dziardziel) and Converse Teacher: Foreign Language $54,885.00 • Accessories: County to shift the road easement on Spring Canyon Road and al- Teacher: Science $49,385.00 $55,754.00 $56,291.00 $65,385.00 A. Glacier Bay, Model #GB-30018-21 18” Stainless Steel low for bridge removal and installation of culverts. Teacher: Social Studies $54,385.00 $55,485.00 $58,068.00 Grab Bar Mr. Tim Schenk, GSG Architecture, reviewed the docu- $58,439.00 B. Glacier Bay, Model #GB-30024-21 24” Stainless Steel ments for the Joint Justice Center. He recommended awarding the Teacher: Mathematics $51,400.00 $58,121.00 $65,694.00 Grab Bar bid to Sampson Construction. Teacher: Music, Vocal $50,793.00 C. Best Value – Model # 8508B – Centra Double Post Chrome Mr. Lehner moved to issue a Notice of Intent to Award for Teacher: Music, Instrumental $58,699.00 Toilet Paper Holder the Joint Justice Center to Sampson Construction, $24,574,000.00, Teacher: Music, Elementary $54,485.00 PROVIDE AND INSTALL THE FOLLOWING IN 50 APARTMENT Mr. Willox seconded, motion carried. Teacher: Art, High School $51,785.00 UNITS: Mr. Willox moved to allow a Commissioner to sign the No- Teacher: Art, Middle/ Jr. High School $47,085.00 • Flooring: tice to Proceed and Construction Contract with Sampson Construc- Teacher: PE and Health,High School $68,216.00 $76,668.00 Congoleum Airstep Linoleum, or Equal, (Color to be selected by tion after review by the appropriate parties, Mr. Colling seconded, Teacher: PE and Health Middle/ Jr. High School $61,463.00 Owner from full range of colors) motion carried. $63,771.00 • Vinyl Cove Base: Commissioner Short recused himself. Teacher: PE and Health, Elementary $67,837.00 Roppe 4” Vinyl Cove Base or Equal (Color to be selected by Mrs. Holly Richardson, Special Projects, discussed the pro- Teacher: Vocationa Education $50,885.00 $56,985.00 $59,962.00 Owner from full range of colors) posed Major Land Division of 35 acres between the Scott Ranches, Counselor, High School $71,985.00 $77,914.00 • Accessories: LLC and Jeff and Tracy Boner. Counselor, Middle / Jr. High $52,485.00 D. Moen - Shower Rod, Model # 61-5-SS – Stainless Steel Mr. Willox moved to approve the Major Land Division of Aide, Library / Media $16,781.00 $16,781.00 $20,112.00 • 4 Piece Shower Kit: Scott Ranches, LLC as proposed, Mr. Lehner seconded, motion car- Teacher: Special Education $46,785.00 $47,085.00 $47,985.00 Aquatic Remodeline - White 160304PS -30”x60”- Grab Bars ried. $48,585.00 $52,785.00 $53,385.00 $54,385.00 $55,146.00 Reinforcing & Factory installed assisted Core Grab bars ( white County Treasurer Joel Schell presented the information $57,285.00 finish) to include 2” PVC No-caulk Stainless Steel Shower Drain that was discussed by the Management Team for the Employee In- Speech Pathologist $59,385.00 Strainer. Provide all transitions as required into existing sys- surance Plan renewal, along with the recommended premiums. Social Worker $56,985.00 tem. Mr. Willox moved to approve the Employee Insurance Teacher: Remedial Education $56,985.00 $59,685.00 • Shower System: Rates for FY 17 as submitted and authorized County Clerk Lucile School Nurse $45,880.00 Moen 8342 Posi-Temp Shower system, 3 Function transfer Taylor to sign the contract, Mr. Short seconded, motion carried. Teacher’s Aide $15,500.00 $15,500.00 $15,500.00 $15,921.00 Valve, Hand Held Shower, Shower Head, Vacuum Break, Drop Mr. Hal Hutchinson discussed the 1 ¢ projects. $15,921.00 $15,921.00 $15,921.00 $16,607.00 $16,607.00 Ell, Slide bar (Chrome finish) Mr. Colling moved to approve Construction Change Or- $16,607.00 $16,607.00 $16,607.00 $16,607.00 $20,256.00 ALL “COMPARABLE” SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE AP- der No. 6, Clark & Sullivan Const, Douglas Library, increase of $20,588.00 PROVED BY OWNER/ARCHITECT, 7 DAYS PRIOR TO $10,227.53, Mr. Lehner seconded, motion carried. The revised con- Head Coach $11,284.00 BID OPENING – (April 7th, 2016) struction contract amount is $8,069,745.92, no contract time exten- Assistant Coach $4,180.00 $4,180.00 $4,180.00 $4,180.00 SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Page A-10 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, MarchPublic 24, 2016 Notice $4,180.00 $8,360.00 Clerical/ Secretarial, Central Office $18,200.00 $27,639.00 Starting hourly wages for classified prsonnel are as follows: Cus- Business Manager $88,679.00 $30,814.00 $31,841.00 $36,270.00 todian $14.50/$15.00; Groundskeeper $14.50; Seasonal Grounds Clerical/ Secretarial, High School $19,500.00 $25,830.00 Food Service Staff $14,352.00 $14,950.00 $21,187.00 $23,971.00 $11.00; Bus Route Driver $17.00; Activity Route Driver $16.00; Dis- Clerical/ Secretarial, Middle/ Jr. High $24,360.00 Student Services and Support Staff $3,927.00 $6,848.00 patcher $12.50; Cook $12.00; Student Worker $7.25; Head Sec- Clerical/ Secretarial,Elementary $19,042.00 $19,921.00 $30,432.00 retary $14.50; Other Secretary $13.00; Clerk $12.00; Aide $10.60; $24,360.00 Instructional Facilitator $65,685.00 Central Office Bookkeeper/Clerk $16.00; Receiving Clerk $14.50; Operations and Maintenance $26,892.00 $28,884.00 $28,884.00 Tutor $19,205.00 $49,185.00 Administrative Assisstant $19.50; Summer Tech Helper $12.00 $28,884.00 $29,880.00 $29,880.00 $29,980.00 $29,980.00 The 2015-2016 certified salary schedule is as follows: BA $46,485 Converse County School District #2 Board of Trustees $32,569.00 $43,545.00 to $49,185; BA+15 $48,485 to $54,785; BA+30 $50,485 to $54,385; Jay Lesser, Clerk Bus Driver $13,694.00 $13,694.00 $13,694.00 $14,636.00 BA+45/MA $52,485 to $59,685; MA+15 $54,485 to $61,685; MA+30 Publish March 24, 2016 3018 $14,636.00 $16,593.00 $18,136.00 $18,441.00 $56,485 to $62,485; MA+45/DOC $58,485 to $65,685. Classifieds THIS NEWSPAPER is not re- or older and possess a valid ve- and follow detailed instruction rock.org ment, manufacturing, small sponsible or liable whatsoever hicle operator’s license. Non-law by the supervisor. Applications 11-2cToG business, education, technology for any claim made by an ad in enforcement certified applicants can be obtained at Town Hall, or CLINIC PHARMACY is looking and more. Must be able create Farm this newspaper or for any of the must pass a written test. All ap- the Town’s web site. Please de- for a part time pharmacist and clean, lively and readable copy services, products or opportuni- plicants must complete an oral liver applications to Randy Rum- pharmacy tech. Contact Melanie using primary sources. The And Ranch ties offered by advertisers. The board interview, pass all back- pler, Public Works Director, 219 at Glenrock Health Center 925 right candidate will be comfort- content of any advertisement is ground checks, a psychological South 3rd Street. West Birch Glenrock for more able working alone, but will also FOR SALE 2013 LS G3033 the sole responsibility of the ad- examination, and a physical and 11-2cToG information. 307-436-9206. thrive in a cooperative environ- tractor 33 hp 4x4, 3 cylinder die- vertiser. We reserve the right to drug screening. Law enforce- THE TOWN OF GLENROCK is 12-2cGHC ment. Basic to advanced under- sel, shuttle shift transmission, refuse advertising we deem in- ment certified applicants will be receiving applications for a part HELP WANTED: The Town of standing of WordPress, HTML, live PTO. Quick attach loader appropriate or unacceptable. given preference. A complete time mosquito spray operator to Glenrock has a job opening for SEO techniques and various 60” bucket, 5’ rear mower, post tfn job description and application work 4 hour per day, 5 days per a Municipal Worker II with the social media platforms are key. hole digger, 6’ box blade, pallet may be obtained from the Ther- week. Some nights and morn- Town crew. The job will require Telecommuting is a possibility fork and frame. Does have beet mopolis Police Department by ings required. You will be trained you to work in all kind of weather for the right person. Please send juice in rear tires for weight. Ask- Employment telephone at (307) 864-3114, or how to run the spray equipment extreme cold or extreme heat. your resume, a letter of interest ing $23,000.00 OBO. 307-351- in person or by mail at 417 Arap- and the routes that the spray You will be required to work out- and sample clips to: MJClark@ 0851 ADMINISTRATIVE- Ranch ahoe, Thermopolis, WY 82443, truck operates. You must be side working in streets, parks, wyomingbusinessreport.com. 11-3p Management/Real Estate- or by contacting Chief Steven flexible with work hours and you water, sewer, and mosquito con- 12-WYCAN HAPPY HORSES PASTURES! some office, most time remote. Shay at steven.shay@hscounty. will be trained on wind drift. You trol. Must have, or able to obtain Big acreage, incredible feed/ Flexible hours. Typing, phone, com. Applications are due by may not work the full 20 hours a valid class B driver’s license water! Riding privileges, 4500 filing, misc. Must have office set no later than April 8, 2016. The per week due to weather or wind within 6 months. A good driv- Announcements acre working ranch 100% les- up at home, people skills. Call Thermopolis Police Department speed. A valid driver’s license ing record, be able to pass a see renewals! Rates vary--lease 358-0515. is an equal opportunity employ- is required with a good driv- drug and alcohol test, and sub- WHAT’S YOUR GOVERN- length/number horses. 307-358- 11-3p er. ing record. Applications can be mit to background check. You MENT UP TO? Find out for 0515 POSITION VACANCY TEM- 11-2CTPD obtained at Town Hall, or at the will be required to obtain a level yourself! Review public notic- 10-3p PORARY SEASONAL MAIN- WANTED: Responsible person Town’s web site. Please deliver 1 water license within 1 year es printed in all of Wyoming’s GREAT HAY! grass-grass/al- TENANCE WORKERS for to do spring yard clean up. Call applications to Randy Rumpler, and level 1 wastewater license newspapers! Visit www.wyopub- falfa--big square bales $75/$85 Parks, Cemetery, Streets & Al- 358-0001. Public Works Director, at 219 through DEQ within 1.5 years. licnotices.com or www.public- per bale or by the ton. 307-358- leys and Utility Departments. 11-3p South 3rd Street. Must be able to left 50 pounds, noticeads.com/WY 0515. Applications will be accepted POSITION VACANCY 11-2cToG and rotating on call for 1 week 12-WYCAN 10-3p until filled. Applications may be Converse County School THE TOWN OF GLENROCK is at a time. Pay is depending on WANTED: Used dog eared 2013 BRONSON 4020 R 40 hp. obtained at the City of Douglas District #1, Douglas, Wyoming, currently accepting applications experience. Applications can be fence materials,will remove. Administrative Services Depart- is accepting applications for the from individuals interested in fill- obtained at Town Hall, or on the 359-3818. ment at 101 N 4th St., PO Box positions of Summer Building ing a council seat vacancy effec- Towns web site. Please deliver 12-3p Trophies, 1030, Douglas, WY 82633, 307- & Grounds Workers to assist tive May 1, 2016 through the No- completed application to Randy 358-3462,or visit our website in maintenance projects in vember 2016 General Elections. Rumpler, Public Works Director, Plaques & at www.cityofdouglas.com The and around the schools and Applications can be picked up at at 219 South 3rd Street. City of Douglas is an EEO/ADA/ recreation center. Must be the Town Hall, 219 S. Third St. 12-2cToG Engraving Drug Free Workplace Employer. 16 years of age to apply. Glenrock, or by visiting our web- JOURNALIST WANTED for the 11-2cCoD Positions are full-time, must site at www.glenrock.org, under Wyoming Business Report, the GLENROCK CEMETERY DIS- be able to work flexible hours/ “Forms, Glenrock Town Council state’s first and best business Huge Selection of TRICT has an opening for Ad- days; beginning wage is $9.86/ Vacancy Application.” Deadline publication. Topics will cover ministrator/Sexton. Applications hour. Position will close to apply is March 28, 2016. Mail the entire state and range from Used Furniture will be accepted from the 20th April 22, 2016. Must apply to: Jaime Tudor, Town Clerk, energy, tourism, government Irwin’s Furniture of March 2016 thru the 19th of online at converse1schools. P.O. Box 417, Glenrock, WY regulations as they pertain to April, 2016. Managerial and org. CONVERSE COUNTY 82637, or e-mail to jtudor@glen- business, economic develop- Call 358-3215 computer skills to include Excel SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 is an and Quick Books. Mail applica- Equal Opportunity Employer tions to: Cemetery Chairperson, 12-5cCCSD#1 P.O. Box 372, Glenrock, WY THE TOWN OF GLENROCK is 82637. accepting applications for part 11-2cGCD time summer help in the parks THE THERMOPOLIS POLICE department. This job will be for DEPARTMENT is accepting the summer only. The person applications for the positon of hired for this position will be Patrol Officer. Applicants must required to work outside at all understand this job includes times in heat, mowing, weedeat- shiftwork, weekends, and holi- ing, and cleaning the parks. You days. Applicants must be a U.S. must have a valid driver’s li- Citizen, be at least 21 years old cense, able to lift heavy objects, Thank you for supporting the Big Horn County Fair! 2016 Big Horn County Fair Dates: August 1–7 130’x180’ • Indoor Arena Shower Area (for campground) Concession Stand • Restrooms Multi-Purpose Building (AVAILABLE TO RENT) Contact Big Horn County Fair at 307-568-2968 or [email protected] Big Horn County Fairgrounds • Basin, WY Print your pictures and Discover why more people have started their careers at Memorial Hospital. so much more... We offer competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a great work environment. Kodak Picture CD & Archive DVD Positions highlighted in red are new this week. Kodak Picture Movie DVD RN ▶ Emergency Room ...... FT ...... Varies Print images from your RN ▶ Surgery ...... FT ...... 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Experienced and Insured crews 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. PTO, AG Tires. 3 Cyl. Turbo Insured. Free Estimates. 351- FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE 5 Landlord pays heat and water. available. 1-800-658-5565. $600 per month plus electric, diesel engine (54 hrs.) Like new 3051, 358-5753. offices and storage room 2000 $550/month. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 12-WYCAN $300 deposit. Washer and dryer $20,000.00. 307-358-8448. 12-10p sq ft 307-351-3344 bath quad-plex unit. Washer/ FSBO TOWNHOUSE 3 bed- on site. Call 307-351-7585. 11-3p SEEDS LAWN SERVICE. Pow- 7-ctfnMC dryer hook-ups,yard,offstreet room, 2 bathroom, kitchen, liv- 11-3p KING KUTTER II All Gear Drive. er Raking, Aeration, and Custom 3 BEDROOM 2 bath mobile parking. $800/month. 351-3007 ing, family, laundry, and garage. 60” Rotary Tiller 3PT. New Lawn Mowing. 307-351-0173. home for rent. Call 307-351- or 358-3573 NEW: flooring, kitchen, water $1,500. 307-358-8448 11-6p 1071. 10-3p heater, paint inside and out. 11-3p FIREWOOD, get your supply 9-6p 1,700 SQ. FT. 3 bedroom, 2 $138,000 Call 307-262-6713 Glenrock Real FOR SALE: 5’ Front Mount now before higher prices next 3 BEDROOM HOME FOR bath on 5 acres with garage and 10-3p snowblower. This mounts on the fall. $160 per cord split and de- RENT. High efficiency, central shop. 359-3050, 358-3149. SHOP 40X60 with a 10,000 Estate Sales front of your tractor, 30-40 hp livered to the Douglas area. Call heating & cooling. Full base- 11-3p pound vehicle hoist. 2.3 acres size. Was mounted on a Kubota 307-351-2348. ment, garage. New paint and FOR RENT: Nice 3 bedroom, with mobile home on finished 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH in 3130. Need mid point power to 12 -3p flooring, dog okay, $950. Platte 1 bath in quiet area. In vicin- basement and two car garage. Glenrock with yard. Call 307- take off of your tractor. Simple Valley Properties (307) 233- ity of hospital. Fenced in yard. $195,000. Call 307-351-9507. 277-0767 or www.sunuprentals. modification will probably fit your 4440 Recently remodeled. Available 10-3p com small tractor. $750 or make an Merchandise 10-3p April 15. Call 307-359-9210 BUYING OR SELLING A 10-3p offer. Call 307-351-2348. FIRST WEEK FREE--Studio 11-3p HOUSE for your UW student 12-3p WANTED: Buying Used Cam- apartment open! completely 1 BEDROOM HOUSE. Clean. in Laramie? We can help - call eras and photo equipment. Call remodeled, close to down town. New paint and flooring. Quiet. Advantage Real Estate, 307- Rick at 358-5126. Budget prices--. Utilities paid. Alley access. Water paid. Non- 742-1586. Glenrock Recreation 36-tfne 307-359-9210 Lv. Message or smoking. No pets. $600. 358- 12-WYCAN STORAGE/SHIPPING CON- call after 5:00 5023. Apartments 2008 KZ 42’ TOY HAULER. TAINERS. Wind and water 10-3p 11-3p 455 East Birch King bed, Loft side by side tight. 20 Foot for $2,750.00 or ROOMS FOR RENT: Open for FOR RENT: Clean 2 bedroom Glenrock Real Fridge, Washer/dryer. Must see. 40 Foot for $4000.00. Call 307- the summer--Week, Day, Month- apt. washer/dryer hookups, Glenrock, WY 82637 Best offer. 351-3344. 351-1277 ly 359-359-9210 --Cheaper good storage, ample parking, 12-ctfnMC 52-15p than a motel. close to high school, water/sew- Estate Rentals 307-436-8631 RAILROAD TIES for Sale 10-3p er included. Non-smoking, no GLENROCK MINI STOR- 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Units, $15.00 Each. Call 307-351- APARTMENTS FOR RENT: pets. 359-0211. AGE. 2 miles east of Glenrock. laundry room, play area, 1277 2 Bedroom with new Kitchen. 12-3p 5x10,10x10, 8x20, 10x20, rental assistance by Services 52-15p $700 + Deposit. 1 Bedroom 2 & 3 BEDROOM mobile homes 12x36, 15x40, 19x45, 13x35 availability & eligibility. WHITE WEDDING DRESS for $500 + Deposit. 307-358-5362 for rent $500.00 move in special. Outside storage. 307-265-4411. UNITS IMMEDIATELY PDC PAINTING: interior, exte- sale. Like new. 436-8726. 10-3p 4 Bedroom 3 bath mobile home 22-54p AVAILABLE rior. Over 30 years experience. 10-3p 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE for rent $1000.00 a month. Call FOR RENT: Apartment for rent. This institution is an Insured. Free estimates. 358- AMERICAN HERITAGE gun in nice neighborhood. Large pri- 307-351-1226. A+ 2 bedroom, $495. Call Alerin equal opportunity 0122, 351-2067, 351-3113. collection. 351-3344. vate yard, over sized 2 car ga- 12-3p Management, LLC. 307-265- Provider & 36-53p 12-ctfnMC rage. 307-359-8268. BRAND NEW mobile home for 1445. employer. HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? 10-3p rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 43-ctfnAM WANT TO ANNOUNCE YOUR FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house, 9 miles out of town. Very clean. SPECIAL EVENT? Reach over 2 bedroom apartment & 1 bed- 307-554-0880 380,550 Wyoming people with Douglas Real room house. No pets. 307-351- 12-3p a single classified ad when it 3641. is placed in WYCAN (Wyoming Estate Rentals 10-3p Classified Ad Network). Only 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOUSE $135 for 25 words. Contact this EQUAL HOUSING Opportuni- for rent very clean with washer/ newspaper for details. ty-All real estate advertising in dryer and dishwasher. No pets, Douglas Real 12-WYCAN this newspaper is subject to the non-smoking. $1000 month plus TOTAL FLOORING: Carpet, Federal Fair Housing Act, which power/gas and $1000 deposit. Estate Sales Vinyl, Hardwood, Ceramic tile, makes it illegal to advertise any Call 358-3088 or 351-1093 and wood laminate installations. preference, limitation, or based 10-3p 1263 SWEETWATER CT. 3300 It Call Henry for a free estimate. on race, color, religion, sex, FOR RENT: Studio & two bed- sq. ft. 5 bed, 4 bath 2 car ga- 307-358-8397 or 307-351-1848. handicap, familial status or na- room apartment furnished. Utili- rage, wet bar, fireplace, laundry 11-52p tional origin, or intention to make ties, internet & cable furnished, room with washer & dryer. Se- VROOMAN CONSTRUCTION: any such preference, limitations, laundry on site, non-smoking curity system, large patio & deck For all your painting and car- or discrimination. Familial status building, no pets, background with a great view. $325,000 for pentry needs. In business for includes children under the age check. 307-359-3050 or 307- more info call 307-358-1853. PAYS 28 years. References available. of 18 living with parents or legal 358-3149 51-tfncKRC Call Tom: 307-358-2758 custodians, pregnant women 10-3p WESTERN STAR POST 10-ctfnTV and people securing custody of MULTIPE RENTAL PROPER- FRAME BUILDINGS: 24x24x8 BALDREY CONSTRUCTION: children under 18. This newspa- TIES AVAILABLE! 2 bedroom - $5,554.00, 30x32x10 Commercial/Residential. New per will not knowingly accept any 1bath quad-plex unit. Washer/ - $7,947.00, 36x40x12 construction, Remodeling, advertising for real estate which dryer hook-ups,yard,off street - $10,873.00, 40x48x14 - to Kitchens/bathroom, windows, is in violation of the law. Our parking,large bedrooms. $750/ $13,801.00. Complete mate- siding, decks, repairs, garage readers are hereby informed doors and openers, painting, that all dwellings advertised in drywall, laminate, hardwood this newspaper are available on floors, tile. 358-5147. an equal opportunity basis. To 10-9p report discrimination call Wyo- State of Wyoming Land for Sale! advertise! BUILDING-REMODELING -RE- ming Fair Housing. PAIRS. Just needs a hand, call tfn 302 acres, Adjacent to Walmart® in Riverton WY. me first, I’m your man. Custom OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: homes- pole barns, foundations $800/mo. + utilities. For more Prime development property with highway to roofing and every thing in be- information 358-1853 frontage. Detail analysis available lands.wyo.gov. tween. Thirty years experience. 17-ctfnKRC Free estimates. Senior and vet- 2 BED, 1 BATH APARTMENTS eran discount 307-462-6195 FOR RENT. Furnished & un- 9-4p furnished, all utilities paid. For Minimum bid $1,812,000 LEHNEN’S TREE/PAINT SER- more information call 307-358- April 12,2016 at 2:00 pm At the Central Wyoming College, Call RENT ASSIST. BARBER Intertribal Building Room 125 AVAILABLE (HUD) APARTMENTS Trails Apartments Elderly Housing 130 Boxelder Trail today Glenrock, WY. (Age 62 or Older or Disabled) For further information call: 625 West Deer 1-2-3 bedroom, all appliances, Glenrock, WY Office of State Lands Investment A/C laundry facilities, 307-436-2725 playground, computer lab. 307-777-5762 or 307-777-6639 [email protected] 436-2211 EHO - TTY/TTD #711 TTY/TDD#711 307-436-8401 Rental Assistance Available HUD [email protected] ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES or PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!! AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING FINAL RELEASE OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES. stop 1) Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 2) Model # 303 Little Rock $38,525…BALANCE OWED $15,000 3) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450…BALANCE OWED $16,500 in our NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED • Make any plan design changes you desire! office!! • Comes with Complete Building Blueprints & Construction Manual • Windows, Doors, and Roofing not included • NO TIME LIMIT FOR DELIVERY! BBB A+ Rating www.glenrockind.com Page A-12 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016 Page A-12 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, March 24, 2016 Sports Kuhlman takes silver at Early Bird By Cody Tucker ard also took third. Senior distance runner Tanner dez had a big start for the Lady Herders, landing a [email protected] Bopp also got off to a fast start with a fourth-place third-place finish in the triple jump with a 31-02.00. Benjamin time in the 400-meter dash. Vanessa Clark continued her dominance from last Finch took Freshman Kale Kuhlman picked up a silver in Four Herders finished in the sixth-through-ninth season, picking up two fourth-place times in the sixth in the the triple jump and led the Herders to a fifth-place spot in the 300-meter hurdles with Benjamin Finch 100- and 300-meter hurdles, leading Glenrock to a leading the way, followed by Piasecki, Kuhlman No. 9 ranking in the season opener. 300-meter finish at the Glen Legler Memorial Early Bird meet at Natrona County High School Saturday in Casper. and Ian Arnold. Arnold also took eighth in the pole Freshman pole vaulter Elexis Ruimveld finished hurdles at Kuhlman had the highest finish for Glenrock vault. 10th in the pole vault, and sophomore Mikalah the Glen in his first-ever high school meet, landing a final Freshman Zane Moore also placed sixth in the Jones took 12th in the shot put. 800-meter run in Casper, and Trenten Kraft and “We will keep trying to get kids in events that Legler jump of 40-06.00, just behind NC freshman Hunter Brown. Ethen Kraft took seventh and ninth in the 3,200-me- they will have the most success,” Finch said. “We Memorial Freshman Skyler Piasecki also had a big day for ter run, respectively. will keep trying to get better. Overall, the meet was meet Satur- the Herders, grabbing bronze in the 110-meter hur- “The meet was great for us,” GHS head coach Al fantastic.” day. dles, and the 4x800-meter relay team of Johnathon Finch said. “The kids competed very well.” Glenrock will travel to Wright today to take part File photo Finch, Trenten Kraft, Syler Fleck and Wyatt Wein- On the girl’s side, sophomore Makayla Fernan- in the Pre-Easter meet at 9 a.m. File photo Glenrock freshman Tate Stoddard went 8-1 and finished third at the Rocky Mountain Nationals last weekend. SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY GHS track @ Wright • 9 a.m. File photo Saturday, April 2, 2016 GHS senior Tyson Buettgenback will help lead a strong senior class in head coach Al Finch’s final sea- DHS track @ Buffalo • 9 a.m. son in Glenrock. Buettgenback will be a leader in the throwing pit and on the track this season. Saturday, April 9, 2016 GHS track @ Guernsey • 9 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 Youth Movement GHS track @ HOME • 9 a.m. Herders look to send coach Finch out on top Friday, April 22, 2016 By Nick Balatsos “That’d be really cool,” he said. [email protected] Their father and coach, Al Finch, GHS track @ Douglas • 2 p.m. was equally optimistic. rothers Johnathon and “There are a lot of great guys this Benjamin Finch have a year,” he said. Friday, April 29, 2016 lot to look forward to this All told there are some 11 returning track season. seniors, including Isaac Ritter, a discus GHS track @ Casper • TBA Last year, Benjamin thrower; Tanner Bopp, a strong runner missed the season after tearing his and sprinter; Ethen Kraft, a distance BACL earlier in the year. He said it runner; Chase Brooks, a sprinter and was difficult to sit on the sidelines and long jumper; and Dillon Farley, a Saturday, April 30, 2016 watch when he wanted nothing more sprinter. GHS track @ Casper • 9 a.m. than to compete. There are also several strong “That first track practice I just younger guys like junior Garrett broke down. I just balled. It just Schwindt, a runner and pole vaulter, sucked,” Benjamin said of last year’s and sophomore hurdler Gannon Guen- season. ther, who made it to the state meet last This year the high school senior got year as a freshman. his wish and will be jumping hurdles. Last year the team placed sixth at He said he is slowly but surely regain- the regional meet and 13th at state. The ing confidence in his legs. Herders coach is expecting them to do “I’m just really grateful I can par- better this year. ticipate this year,” he said. Regardless of how the team does, His brother Johnathon is likewise though, as long as everyone gives it returning to the field after tearing his their all, Johnathon and Benjamin will ACL for the second time during bas- be happy. ketball season this year. He remembers It’s the last sports season of their it popping after grabbing a rebound high school careers. They are both in Buffalo. coming off injuries. And they will be Since then there have been count- watching their father and coach finish less back and forth trips to doctors in Senior Chase Brooks will be leaned on to lead the out his career before retiring at the end Casper and lots of physical therapy, but of the year. After that they will both be Johnathon said that as long as he wears Herders in their final 3A season. heading to college. a knee brace he will be good to go. “It’s exciting that we’re all going Although he said he is no longer in some because you don’t have to rely are a number of strong freshman and out together. It’s a great environment. pain, he said he won’t be able to jump on yourself. There’s that camaraderie,” several returning seniors and juniors We’re all excited for the next step in hurdles this year and will be instead Johnathon said. who will be tremendous assets. And life,” Johnathon said. This week in history participating in the relay events. But Both brothers are optimistic about while last year the team placed sixth “It means the world to me. No n 2012, Taylor Millay capped his brilliant high he’s not disappointed. the team this year. Johnathon said during the regional tournament, Benja- matter how the season turns out,” school career with All-Conference honors after “(The relay events) are way awe- while the competition is tough there min is hoping they can place this year. Benjamin added. Ihis final season playing for the Herders. 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