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SCHOOLS COUNTY SPORTS Important dates Sawmill Creek Herders picked to remember as Fire 100 percent to win state, school nears contained website says A2 A8 B1 $ 00 GLENROCK SINCE 1922 1 Thursday, August 11, 2016 NDEPENDENT Volume 95 Number 32 IGLENROCK’S OFFICIAL NEWS SOURCE IN PRINT AND ON THE WEB Did rec center renovations, public vote die? By Matt Adelman The Douglas rejection did make it much more diffi- final say. with Phillip Harnden vote didn’t outright cult to get the proposals on the ballot in Whether voters will have a chance to Grant on Douglas [email protected] kill the proposal November. With the Glenrock council on decide the fate of the proposal remains to which would have board, the decision now hangs with the be seen, but several officials expressed rejecting rec center At the same time the Glenrock Town built a new rec cen- councils in Rolling Hills and Lost Springs concerns whether it can realistically Council was giving its blessing to a No- ter in Douglas and and the Converse County commissioners. vember vote for the rec center plan, their renovated/expanded Both councils would have to support the Please see resolution “It doesn’t cross-county counterparts in Douglas the Glenrock Rec resolution next week because state law shocked supporters by rejecting the reso- Center and South RICK requires two-thirds of the municipalities REC CENTER, surprise me” lution on a 3-2 vote. Rec, but Douglas’ GRANT to back it, then the commissioners get the page A-2

Primary election set Down and dirty for Tuesday As if heading into the Wyoming State Fair Week wasn’t enough, we have an election coming up on Tuesday. The primary election gets underway at 7 a.m. Aug. 16, with polls open until 7 p.m. Absentee ballots may be cast any time up until Tuesday. While 2016 is a presidential election, that hotly contested race won’t appear on Wyoming’s primary ballots; instead, we won’t see Donald Trump’s or Hillary Cllinton’s names until the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Voters will, however, have plenty of choices to make this next week. Among the top races are

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Hepatitis C cluster Phillip Harnden photos identified in county Another year, another successful Deer Creek Days. People from all over the state, country make their way to the Town of Glenrock for the weekend celebration, which featured pig wrestling, dirt track rac- The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has Please see more on A-4-5 recently detected a cluster of hepatitis C infections ing, ranch rodeo, a color run, mud volleyball, and much, much more. among injection drug users in Converse County. “We know most people who become infected with the hepatitis C virus do so by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs,” said Dr. Tracy Murphy, state epidemiologist with WDH. “With this cluster of three confirmed cases so far, some of the infected persons have reported sharing injection drug use equipment.” Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by a blood- Wyo. State Fair borne virus. For some hepatitis C is a short-term illness, but for 70–85 percent of people it can become a long- term, chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis C is serious disease that can result in long-term health problems, kicks off Friday even death. “Because most infected persons are not ill and may By Beth Wood The grandstand, the fair’s primary not be aware of their infection, we are encouraging [email protected] venue, will feature multiple events — healthcare providers across Wyoming to evaluate their the state finals ranch rodeo (Aug. 13), patients’ risk for hepatitis C, including injection drug As families gear up to send chil- PRCA rodeos (Aug. 14-15), Kids’ dren back to school, the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) is getting ready for File photo Please see Please see last-minute summer fun. HEPATITIS, The Wyoming State Fair kicks off Friday night The fair kicks off Friday and ends WSF, page A-2 with the remount horse sale at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. page A-6 Page A-2 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, August 11, 2016 Election School time right around corner from A-1 students should watch for practice informa- •Freshmen - Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 1 United State Representative, several state House districts slicing Glenrock schools tion to come home the first few days of p.m. Freshman orientation will also be held into or near Douglas and Glenrock, two county commissioner slots, school. at this time. and city or town council races in Douglas, Glenrock, Rolling Hills begin Aug. 23 Practice for all Glenrock High School fall The high school office is open from 7:30 and Lost Springs. athletes is on Monday, Aug. 15. This covers a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. For a complete rundown on the candidates and their stances cross country, volleyball and football. Open house and schedule pick-up is a time on issues, check out the Primary Election Guide in this week’s Grant Elementary will hold open house for all students to see their classrooms, get Glenrock Independent or online at www.glenrockind.com.com By Sandra Mudd on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. their schedules, tour the school, submit lunch [email protected] Glenrock Intermediate Middle School is on money and line out bus schedules. Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 It’s also important to note that class sched- The start of the school year is fast ap- a.m. ule changes for high school students will only Hepatitis proaching for Glenrock students. All Glenrock High School students (pres- be done on this day, so don’t miss it. from A-1 With this, there are some important tasks, ently attending as well as those who may not Look for the bus schedule in next week’s dates and information that can get lost in the have registered yet) are asked to pick up their paper. use, and to conduct hepatitis C test- toms. midst of all the hustle and bustle. class schedules at the high school office ac- Last but not least, the first day of school is ing if needed,” Murphy said. For those who do, symptoms To start, it’s important to note that all new cording to the following schedule: on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Grant Elementary WDH offers free or low-cost may include jaundice (yellowing students need to be pre-registered electroni- • Seniors - Monday, Aug. 15, in the runs their school day from 7:55 a.m. to 2:58 testing for hepatitis C to Wyoming of the skin and eyes), clay-colored cally through the district’s website. morning. p.m. Glenrock Intermediate Middle School residents. Vouchers for testing are stool, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, It’s also time to get those sports physicals • Juniors - Monday, Aug. 15, in the af- runs from 7:55 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Glenrock available online at www.knowyo. fatigue and fever. Murphy said the done as they are due no later than the first ternoon. High School runs Monday - Thursday from org. Murphy said testing is impor- best way to prevent hepatitis C is to day of practice. •Sophomores - Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the 7:52 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. and on Fridays from tant because most people infected avoid behaviors that can spread the All Glenrock Intermediate Middle School morning. 7:52 a.m. to 12:16 p.m. with hepatitis C do not have symp- disease, especially injecting drugs. Rec Center from the front page move forward without the City “Things nie Stewart in Douglas and renovate the rec of Douglas’ backing. The hang that are also warned that center in Glenrock and upgrade Colt Rodeman for up in Douglas seems to be over a problem to without suc- the town’s South Rec Complex the memorandum of understand- me are that cessfully along I-25. County Commissioner ing (MOU) which would govern we are trying passing the For its part, the Glenrock plan how the facility there would be to get this projects, the is virtually identical to the one I would appreciate your Support. managed and who would be re- on the ballot Glenrock presented to voters 16 months sponsible for the costs, including for the sixth Rec Center ago. During that special election, “Truth & Justice the wave of that City of Douglas and Douglas cent (sales LEROY DOUG may have Glenrock precincts enthusiasti- the future.” School District would each put up tax) in a time KINGREY FRANK to severely cally supported the plan, while the $200,000 a year for operations. of a down curtail opera- Douglas and some rural precincts County Commission Chair- economy,”Kingery said, noting tions because they cannot afford did not, and the measure failed by man Rick Grant said the county that the MOU calls for the city to to renovate and repair the facili- only a few votes. will still discuss the issue on come up with $200,000 to front- ties. The new ballot question Paid for by Colt Rodeman Tuesday but it will be difficult to load the operating costs for the “I am concerned about how would ask voters to approve a put it on the ballot now. Douglas center. this community will raise the one percent sales tax to fund the “It doesn’t surprise me,” he Reynolds said, “(The city’s money for repairs” if the pro- $79,950,000 proposal, with costs said Tuesday, noting the $200,000 obligation) could be a quarter of posals do not move forward, broken out as follows: annual cost was a sticking point. million dollars by the time we get Glenrock Mayor Doug Frank said • New Douglas rec center, Celebration of Life “The (three) Douglas council the rec center paid off. I do not Tuesday morning. “We believe it $29.5 million; members have been opposed all and would not vote for this if the should be up to the people and let • Expansion and remodel of the Friends and Family along (due to the current econo- city is supposed to have the swell- the chips fall where they may.” Glenrock Rec Center and South Come Celebrate my). ing cost of living index included Last week, the Converse Rec Complex, $21.637,660; “You can’t blame them be- in our $200,000. County commissioners approved • Street and utility line work at the life of cause they have been concerned “I like this project, and I think the MOU. They and the two other the Douglas site, $3 million; about it (the economy and tax it is something that would be town councils have until Aug. 29 • Interest and associated costs, Molly Silver-Johnson revenues) for a while.” good for Douglas, but I do not to either back the ballot resolution $18.8 million; He suggested that if the vote think that right now is the time. I or let the issue die for now. • A reserve account for opera- 1644 Deer Creek Rd doesn’t move forward, it may be think it’s dangerous to the (city) tions and maintenance for all fa- Approximately a blessing in disguise because a budget.” Background cilities, $7 million ($4.2 million new slate of officials next year Meanwhile, the Glenrock For more than a year, a com- allocated to Douglas and $2.8 8 miles S. of Glenrock may negotiate a better operating Town Council unanimously voted mittee of county, city and school million to Glenrock). agreement for the Douglas rec for the resolution to put the issue district officials have been work- Assuming only current sales center than the one which the City before voters in November. ing on the Douglas side of the $80 tax levels, officials expect to raise August 14 •1 P.M. of Douglas rejected along with During the meeting Mon- million proposal to build a new about $450,000 per month and the voting against the resolution plac- day, Rec District Director Don- recreation center on East Richards tax to last until around June 2031. ing the tax on the ballot. By waiting until next year for a special election, the economic picture may look different than it does now, too, he said. Douglas School Superinten- dent Dan Espeland expressed stronger frustration with the city council’s decision. “We’re starting from square one (again),” he sighed. “It’s disappointing.” Douglas Rec Center Director Monte Gilbreath characterized A Voice for the people the vote as one of not being will- Paid for by Roy Kincaid ing to invest in the future and diversify the economy. “I can’t think of a better way to reinvest in our community than Aaron Clausen for House District 6 this rec center, I really can’t,” he said. Both Douglas council votes • Honesty and Integrity failed 3-2, with Councilman Leroy Kingery offering the swing vote • Real World against both motions. Kingery Business Experience had voted in earlier meetings with those in favor of moving forward • State Level toward a public vote on the $80 Policy Experience million proposal. His change of heart was apparently swayed by • Fourth Generation Councilmen Doug Olson’s and Wyoming Rancher Tony Reynolds’ arguments that the operating agreement commit- and Business Man Like Us ted the city to long-term costs in On Facebook/Aaron Clausen a time when its revenues, most notably sales taxes, are declining. Paid For By Aaron Clausen Thursday, August 11, 2016 I Glenrock Independent I Page A-3

Page A-3 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, August 11, 2016 Perspective Show, rodeo Olympic time animals have a means my sport better life than shines The Olympic spirit has once again filled the nation as the games in Rio de Janeiro began last week. most people And the event that I’m most excited for: Taekwondo. Now, it’s not just because the games are going on that I am writing this, Show animals and rodeo animals have but writing about things that a pampered life that not just any barnyard interest me is where I shine, animal gets. The kids who take care of these so here goes! animals dtevelop a strong relationship with Growing up, I never did them, and provide them what you or I would probably with the best of the best. refer to as “regular sports.” The hard work it takes I can never seem to catch to win, really shows anything, and if you were to through during a show Megan Fischer ask me to explain the rules of or rodeo. The football to you, I would have Fischer Files I have grown up in 4-H and FFA and rodeo- ing, and continue to be involved. These kids ‘So can you really beat me work hard to ensure their Beth Wood up?’ Short answer: maybe, but projects eat and exercise Buckaroo Barbie better than they them- please don’t try to jump me in the street.’ Editorial ‘These kids work hard to to look them up. ensure their projects eat and The physical activity I decided to do as I was exercise better than they growing up was dance and Taekwondo, two sports that you might think would never meet, but somehow themselves do. Rodeo stock Douglas vote on rec they did. When I got busier with school, and when my activities seemed to get farther and farther apart, has their own set of guide- distance-wise, I had to pick one. And the one I picked lines before the livestock can was Taekwondo. center wrong move I have always felt that Taekwondo has helped compete.’ shape me into who I am and who I want to be, like all people say with their respective sports. But besides the amount of kicking, punching and selves do. Rodeo stock has their own set of yelling that I’ve done over the past 11 years, which guidelines before the livestock can compete. for entire county I have to admit is pretty cool, Taekwondo did quite Here are some reasons why show/rodeo a bit more for me. animals live a great life and what you might onday night, the Douglas City Council voted 3-2 against I first started the sport when I was 10 years old, find a show kid saying: putting the rec center proposal on the November ballot for about three years after I completed my battle with 1) The caretaker probably doesn’t lock voters to decide its future. Instead of trusting voters to do cancer, but was still pretty frail. My hair had come their house but always locks the barn. “I don’t back, and I finally had eyebrows again, but my self- want anyone messing with my pig when I’m what is their own best interest and desires, three members confidence was pretty low. My little brother had been not there.” of the Douglas City Council thought they knew what is best doing it for about two years, and lost in a little bit of 2) Locks are everywhere. “I locked my for the entire county. It is important to remember that the sibling rivalry, I started. In practically no time at all, pen because I’m afraid someone will touch much-needed and heavily supported renovations of the Glenrock Rec Center and my balance was improving, my posture was getting my goat while I’m gone.” better, and I was starting to come out of my shell. I 3) Their animal lives in an air conditioned South Rec Complex are tied to the Douglas plan for a new rec center. Both pro- tested for my first-degree black belt in May 2007 and barn. “It’s hot outside and I want my heifer Mposals are linked financially; they either become reality together or die together. after a two-day test filled with forms, kicking, spar- to keep her hair!” While Douglas residents will have to decide whether the benefits of a new rec ring, board breaking, and a physical test that lasted 4) They will fix the barn before they fix center on that end of the county outweighs the costs and perceived negatives, the for nine hours, I had made it. their house. It takes four years to get a first-degree black belt, 5) Their animal’s hair is nicer than their Glenrock and Rolling Hills residents should be allowed the do that same. The and now I am a third-degree black belt. I tested for own. “Yes, I’m aware I look like I was struck measure deserves to go to a public vote, not be derailed by three members of the my second-degree in 2009 and my third in 2012. by lightning, but did you see the legs on that Douglas council. During my last semester of college, I taught this steer!” sport as one of my three jobs and it was the best thing 6) They feed their livestock before they We urge the Douglas council to reconsider their decision about placing the for me to do. I got to live in a world where lectures on feed themselves. “I like to spend my morning resolution on the ballot. That would go a long ways toward soothing hard feelings following dreams and passions were a regular thing, with Bertha.” between our communities. where goal setting wasn’t just an ideology. It was an 7) They have a ton of products for their We are still bruised over the vote 15 months ago when western Converse County actual practice, and it was a place where I got to put animal’s hair. “Show sheen was sent from journalism and my schoolwork aside and just kick. God himself.” overwhelmingly voted for the projects but the population-heavy Douglas precincts Teaching soon became my outlet after a busy day. 8) Clean shavings every day. “This isn’t killed it because, as many opponents said at the time, they didn’t like the proposed For me, there was no better way to relieve stress than your average barn yard animal, this is a blue location of that new rec center. While many in Glenrock felt abandoned by our sparring with other people. I enjoy the calmness and ribbon winner.” neighbors to the east in that vote, at least we were allowed to vote. Not so this dance-like motions of forms, but I found a ton of 9) They are celebrities in their own way. joy in sparring and doing some weapons forms. My “When they walk into the ring, everyone is time around. favorite is a weapon called “sais.” If you don’t know staring. The lights are right on them in the A new rec center in Douglas, coupled with vast and needed improvements what they are, don’t worry, because I didn’t either. arena.” in Glenrock recreation sites, would be a wonderful and important step to di- In short, they look like little tridents, like something 10) Only the best feed. “I don’t care that that only mythical creatures under the sea have, but the feed cost $20 a bag (50 lbs.), it’s worth it!” versification in our county. During this election cycle, we have heard politician they do exist in real-life too. 11) Show animals and their owners own after politician talk about the economy and the need to diversify from being My main message that I always try to get out about more accessories than most girls. “Five hal- so energy dependent. This is one way to do that, but first it has to make it onto martial arts is that it is so much more than kicking ters, and more saddles than the amount of the ballot. and punching things. It’s a great way to learn some horses I have . . . no big deal.” self-defense techniques, and more importantly than 12) The trailer the animal rides in is better The Douglas councilmen worried about the risk of paying for the operating that it teaches self-discipline, respect and confidence. than their caretakers vehicles. “The trailer costs years down the road. Without risk, we stagnate as a community and as a Whenever people find out I am a martial artist, I get really makes Sally stand out.” county both in our quality of life and our economic future. It’s time we took asked the weirdest of questions. Among the top, “so 13) They are constantly getting their pic- control of that future and worked to make our lives and our economy stronger. can you really beat me up?” Short answer: maybe, tures taken. “Fred seriously makes my selfies but please don’t try to jump me in the street. Long so much better.” Luckily and wisely, the Glenrock Town Council already approved the ballot answer: that’s not what martial arts is about, it’s 14) They are brought up in every conver- resolution. If the other two town councils (Lost Springs and Rolling Hills) and about knowing how to avoid dangerous situations sation, and they make it hard to leave them. the county commissioners opt to do the same, the matter can still be considered and knowing how to quickly get out of them when “I don’t want to go to school, I’ll miss my they arise. horse too much!” by voters come November and the Douglas council’s ill-conceived vote Monday I’ve never had to use my martial arts, and I hope 15) People are always with them. “When won’t matter much. Let’s hope that happens. I never have to, but I am sure glad I know what to you spend money on something, you don’t We urge the county commissioners and councils in Rolling Hills and Lost Springs do if I need to use it. So, here’s coming to you from just leave it alone.” to be proactive, like their colleagues in Glenrock, and put the rec center proposal on your almost 5-feet tall, French-speaking, martial artist Promote 4-H, FFA, the western way of life of a journalist: it’s better to be prepared and never — it’s building better leaders for tomorrow. the November ballot, so we can all decide what we want our futures to look like. have to use it, than wish you knew how to handle a It’s not just a week in August at the Wyo- situation when it arises. ming State Fair; it’s a way of life year round for many individuals. Letters PoLicy The Glenrock Independent encourages and welcomes letters from our readers. Only letters which are signed and contain the writer’s name, address and phone number will be considered for publication. We will not print anonymous letters except in extreme circumstances. We reserve the right to edit all letters. 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Saturday night brings the younger crowd (above) together on at Town Hall parking lot as they dance late into the night with at the kids’ street dance.

Classic car owners (below) line there prized rides up around Town Park for the Deer Creek Days car show as car enthusiasts admire the buffed and polished beauties.

Hanna Schwartzkopf, 13, (above) lays down colorful lines on the street at Town Park during the sidewalk chalk contest on Saturday.

Veteran Jim Williams (below) stands at attention in his fatigues as the American Legion opens the parade with a prayer and “America the Beautiful” sung to the crowd.

Tatum Helmie (big photo at right) holds on for dear life during the mutton busting competition at South Rec Friday night.

Making memories

Deer Creek Days 2016Phillip Harnden photos

Fay Nash (above, left) tosses candy while she rides with local Mod-4 favorite, Erik Williams, as they creep through town on a trailer during the parade Sat- urday. Chad Lore (photo at right) returns to Town Park to entertain on Sunday with his unique comedic music routine.

Bryce My- ron throws a karate move in his clown outfit after hurling candy GHS volleyball coach Tara Chandler goes in the drink at her team’s dunk to other kids tank. The wet and wild fundraiser brings in money for the team as people his age in the line up to dunk coaches, teachers and students. parade. Page A-6 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, August 11, 2016 WSF from the front page

Spectacular Family Fun Night (Aug. 16), Wyoming Mercantile, the Peabody Building, Pig ‘N Mud Wrestling (Aug. 17), Sidewalk as well as all the barns full of livestock. Prophets concert (Aug. 18), Sawyer Brown No state fair is complete without food. The with Chris Janson concert (Aug. 19) and the fair’s lineup is sure to fill anything your heart demolition derby to wrap up the fair (Aug. 20). desires. From fried food, to BBQ, Mexican, The schedule has been rearranged this year, doughnut holes, Dippen Dots, corn on the as you can see. cobb, nachos, carmel apples on a stick, pop- Grab your boots, and head to the rodeos corn, lemonade and much, much more. this weekend and see Miss Rodeo Wyoming Don’t forget to check out the free acts Pig wrestling, 2017 be crowned Aug. 15. throughout the fair — Freddie Prez, who has which takes Gate admission is free until Monday, with a variety of things for the kids, musical group place Aug. 17, tickets to grandstand events being sold sepa- Smokehouse, the Young Guns Wild West Fun rately at the WSF office or online at www. Park, Dockdogs and Chancey Williams and is always a fan wystatefair.com the Younger Brothers Band. favorite at the Fair attendee’s can check out the fair’s mid- For a complete schedule, visit www.wys- State Fair. way and surrounding buildings — the Made in tatefair.com File photo

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Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast Wordsearch and Crossword Answers Ingredients: Directions: 2 (10.75 ounce) cans In a slow cooker, mix cream of condensed cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mushroom soup mix and water. Place pot roast in 1 (1 ounce) package dry slow cooker and coat with soup onion soup mix mixture. Cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on low setting for 8 to 9 hours. Page A-8 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, August 11, 2016 Facts from fossils Sawmill Creek Fire Going back to “Angel” in sample wings appeared to learned about their earliest amber. Angel’s Wings was a belong to juveniles, based on ancestors. fossil dating from about 100 bone size and stage of devel- Most folks don’t realize million years ago and it was opment. that the yearly garage sale at 100 percent contained slated to become a pendant. Similarities in bone struc- the Lincoln Building is the In an article by Kristin ture and proportion, as well as Paleon Museum’s major fun- By Jen Kocher Ridge, according to Converse County Emergency Romney reported in Nature some plumage characteristics, draiser for the year. [email protected] Management Coordinator Russ Dalgarn. Communications she wrote suggest that they may belong The garage sale offers a Due to a lack of in-county resources, the about the samples of amber to the same species. great chance for our custom- Fighting sweltering heat and steep terrain, fire management of the fire had been turned over to from Myanmar that add to the So far, the feathers ap- ers to get in out of the heat crews knocked back the 28-acre fire burning 35 the Southern Idaho Type 3 Incident Management story of the Cretaceous flyers. peared black to the naked — the basement is one of the miles southwest of Douglas. As of last Thursday, Team. The Burmese amber give eye but microscopic analysis coolest places in town and it the fire was 100 percent contained. Along with help from the Converse County scientists added knowledge revealed that the flight feath- gives garage sale aficionados The Sawmill Creek Fire was located on private Rural Fire Department, in total the personnel and about that time period because ers were mostly dark brown, a chance to meet like-minded land and likely began on July 29 as a result of equipment used to extinguish the fire included three to this point it may contain the while the covert feathers shoppers. lightning. engines, four Type 2 Initial Attack crews, one Type largest variety of animal and ranged from a slightly pal- It was great to see nearly The fire was south of Windy Ridge Road on 2 helicopter and one Type 3 helicopter. plant life discovered, so far. er brown to silver or white all of our faithful shoppers- George Jackson’s property, just east of Sullivan Fire danger in Converse County remains high. Add to these the samples bands. For scientists, the ap- -so many are regulars—that from Canada and New Jersey peal of Burmese amber lies entered into the festive at- and several other locations in the fact that it most likely mosphere. The bargaining is continue to provide informa- contains the largest variety of crazy and we all have lots of WSF parade still looking for entries tion to scientists in detail. animal and plant life from the laughs. Feathers were not general- Cretaceous period, according We held the first garage sale By Beth Wood said. “The parade is a tradition. bikes and join the parade! Every ly recognized until the 1990’s. to David Grimaldi, curator in 2000 and it’s been a part [email protected] It’s for the kids. It’s entertain- child who enters will get a cash The bulk of knowledge about of invertebrate zoology at the of Deer Creek Days where ment. It is the culminating event prize. our ‘feathered friends” before American Museum of Natural families and “old” graduates It’s parade time again at the for the week of state fair. I hope The 104th Wyoming State Fair amber came from feather im- History. meet and visit. We appreciate Wyoming State Fair — only to have people get in touch with Parade, produced by Douglas prints in carbonized compres- As more specimens are un- everyone who brought dona- entries are down by more than me.” Lions Club, will kick off at 10 sion fossils and individual earthed, they will add to our tions in and we had some real half currently for the Lions Club For those who don’t know, a.m. Aug. 15 starting at 5th and feathers fossilized in amber. knowledge of the avian fam- ‘treasures’ again this year. State Fair Parade to be held there is a parade each Saturday Hamilton Street. But those fossils only showed ily tree. This has been a wild year Aug. 20. during the state fair to cater to a The WSF parade will feature arrangement and they lacked The early birds probably with the renovations, the “Usually by now we have wide variety of audiences. a grand prize of $300. the very fine detail and -rare got many worms and insects guests from all over and their between 80-100 entries for The Kidz N Kars parade, fea- There will be prizes in each ly preserved information on but there is so much to be appreciation for the Museum. the parade,” Douglas Lions turing only kids, will take place division, including youth, adult, color. Club member Teri Griffin said. at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 on the State band, service/non-profit, collector Individual feathers in na- “Right now, entries are pathetic. Fairgrounds. It will start at the cars and wagon. ture’s gold can’t be associ- The Glenrock Lions Club We only have about 40.” main entrance at Cowboy Drive Another division for political ated with a specific genus or Griffin said it does not cost and Brownfield Road, with lining entities is available, but is not species. The two tiny new Wishes To Thank anything to enter the parade, up starting at 9 a.m. judged for prize money. samples contain bone struc- you just have to fill out the ap- It will finish at the Ruthe Entry forms for the WSF ture, tracts of feathers and soft Helen Armstrong And plication ahead of time, then James Williams Center, where parade may be found online at tissue. According to study co- Burns Insurance show up. there will be a clown and games www.wystatefair.com or from author Lida Xing of the China “I would encourage anyone for the kids to enjoy. All kids Griffin at 307-358-5594, who can University of Geosciences, for the use of their to be a part of the parade,” she are encouraged to decorate their also answer any questions. they are the first Cretaceous plumage samples to be stud- parking lot ied that are not simply isolat- for Deer Creek Days. ed feathers. Sheriff’s Report “The biggest problem we face with feathers in amber is Between July 24 - 30, the Con- Casper, received a citation on July • Nathaniel Manor, 22, of Cave that we usually get small frag- verse County Sheriff’s Office 26 for driving while under sus- Junction, Oregon, was arrested ments or isolated feathers, and responded to 134 calls for service pension. on July 30 on a national warrant, we’re never quite sure who Thank You from the community, issued 11 • On July 27, WHP arrested property destruction and inter- produced [them],” co-author from Jesse Martin citations and made three arrests, Jason Delancy, 36, of Glenrock for ference. Ryan McKellar, curator of including: driving while under suspension. • Craig C. Bearing, 29, of invertebrate palaeontology at American Legion Post #9 Arrests and citations • WHP arrested Bryant John- Douglas, was arrested on July 30 Canada’s Royal Saskatche- • Jared McVay, 19, of Douglas, son, 20, of Eureka, South Dakota, for driving while under the influ- wan Museum said. “We don’t to all who supported our annual rifle raffle. was issued a citation for posses- and Savana Henderson, 21, of ence, drugs and possession of a get something like this. It’s sion of a controlled substance Aberdeen, South Dakota, for pos- controlled substance (metham- mind-blowingly cool.” This year’s winner of the Henry rifle (marijuana) on July 26. session of a controlled substance phetamine). Getting down to the nitty- was Don Keeney of Casper. • Mackenzie Gray, 21, of (marijuana) on July 27. Investigations gritty, an x-ray micro-CT Douglas, and Tyler Pope, 21, of • Travis P. Wright, 35, of • On July 26, deputies investi- analysis revealed that both Glenrock, were issued citations Douglas, was arrested on July 28 gated a domestic dispute at 3480 on July 26 for open container. for driving while under the influ- Ross Road. The case remains un- • Phillip Johnson, 32, of ence of alcohol. der investigation. Police Report Glenrock Police Department • On Aug. 6 a warning was missing laptop on Aug. 3. arrests, citations and investiga- issued for headlight. • Gas drive off reported on tions from Aug. 3 - Aug. 10 are Investigations Aug. 4 on Birch. listed with others below: • Officers responded to prob- • On Aug. 6 fire units were Imagine the possibilities ... Arrests and citations lem with juveniles on Glenrock dispatched for a vehicle fire on • Steven Melnick, 48, was is- Bike Path on Aug. 8. I-25. ™ sued a citation for speeding on • Officers responded to a • Fire units were dispatched Thanks WyoLotto ! Aug. 3. larceny under $50 on Birch on on Aug. 7 to a grass fire one • A citation for a hit-and-run Aug. 10. mile south of HWY 93. Winners Play. at Skate Park/Town Park on Other • Two bicycles were put into Aug. 6 was issued. • Officer took report of a lost and found on Aug. 8. Library news Greetings from the library; This past summer reading program we had We hope everyone enjoyed themselves dur- Mallory Pollock come demonstrate some yoga ing Deer Creek Days! As you are aware we were moves. She is doing an encore! This is free to the the proud facilitators of this year’s Art Show. We public. We’re calling it, “back to school yoga.” A lottery is a form of entertainment. Play were given the daunting task of giving our own The session starts at 10 a.m., tomorrow. responsibly. Must be 18 or older to play. choice award. The winners of the Library Choice Lots of books are going out to good homes! Awards are: Diane Filing: “Reflections on an Au- There are still lots of children, fiction, nonfiction, tumn Afternoon”, Rachel Grant: “100 Days No paperbacks and lots more. Our book sale goes un- To purchase your tickets locally, just look for WyoLotto’s Rain”, Nick Humbracht: “Angry Moon”, Wyshia til August 20. We are asking for just a donation. jackpotalope mascot, Yolo at participating retailers! Sebesta: “Elegance”, McKenzie Wood: “County School starts Aug. 24. Stop in the library to en- Side View”. Congratulations to all of the entrants! joy the last days of summer with us! We would The lottery is a form of entertainment. Play responsibly. Mega Millions® and Powerball® are governed by state law and the rules, regulations and directives of the Wyoming Lottery Corporation. Ticket purchasers must be at least 18 years of age. The Wyoming Lottery Corporation shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Mega Millions® or Powerball® tickets. 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By Cody Tucker that the race for The then-junior rushed for 1,341 [email protected] the title in the 2A yards and scored 14 touchdowns in Ray Conference is wide Kumpula’s run-heavy attack. Who doesn’t like early football pre- open, but says the Schwindt also led the Glenrock de- dictions? Herders will even- fense in tackles. With the beginning of fall camp be- tually win the East Nine different teams have won the ginning in less than a week, the Herders and claim the ninth state championship in the last 10 seasons are already getting some preseason love. state championship in the 2A Conference, and according to In their “way-too-early” projections, in program history. GARRETT the site, six teams have the best chance of Garrett wyoming-football.com says Glenrock So what does SCHWINDT claiming it this season. Schwindt is will win the 2A state championship this this all mean, well, Defending state champion Wheatland, the returning season, knocking off Greybull, 20-18. nothing. But the site has a good reason Greybull, Big Horn, Mountain View and “The thing about the 2A playoffs this that Glenrock should at least be in the Lovell should be in the mix when the dust 2A Offensive year? Every game could be decided by a mix — Garrett Schwindt. settles, according to the site. Player of the single possession. Don’t count on anyone The incoming senior was named 2A Glenrock will only face two teams on Year for the running away with the championship this Offensive Player of the Year last sea- that list; a home date with Big Horn and year,” the site states. son after leading the Herders to the state a rematch of last year’s state title game in Herders. championship game. Wheatland Sept. 23. File photo The high school football site admits

Cross country practice is set to begin Aug. 15 at the high school. SPORTS SCHEDULE

Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 Herder football practice begins Herder volleyball practice begins Herder cross country practice begins

Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 Herder football (scrimmage) • 5 p.m. Herder volleyball @ Douglas • Noon

Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 Phillip Harnden photos Herder X-Country @ Buffalo • TBA Sprint car racers from around the country zipped around Valentine Speedway at nearly 100 mph Aug. Herder volleyball @ Douglas • 9 a.m. 5-6 at the inaugural Dale Valentine Memorial races during Deer Creek Days.

Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 Herder football vs. Pinedale • 6 p.m. Herder volleyball @ Gillette • 6 p.m. Heavy hearts at Valentine Herder X-country @ Rawlins • 2 p.m. By Phillip Harnden tary from 1957 until 1962 before [email protected] returning to the family farm. Even though he continued to Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 Air tools whirl over the din run his construction business un- Herder volleyball @ Gillette • TBA of sledgehammers straightening til his passing on July 31, he had fenders and engines red-lining a love for the races. in the pits. Racers and crews are He could be seen standing on a flurry of activity as they get the edges of the pits just smiling Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 ready for the second half of high under his hard hat. speed mayhem. Not only will Dale have the Herder football vs. Thermopolis • 7 p.m. Nobody takes notice of one speedway bear his name, but the Herder volleyball @ Big Horn • TBA quiet, older gentleman as he biggest race of the year, as Deer slowly pulls a tanker truck onto Creek Days will now be raced in the track and begins to dump his memory. hundreds of gallons of water onto This year marked the first Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 it’s parched surface. Dale Valentine Memorial event. Herder volleyball @ Big Horn • TBA Even the fans don’t pay at- Saturday the races started with tention to the old man. It’s their Dale’s aging blue and white wa- Herder X-country @ Sheridan • 9 a.m. chance to stand in line at the con- ter truck parked in front of the cession stand or the porta-john. Friends and family line the track and bow their stands as a well-worn white hard But without this quiet, hard heads in a moment of silence for Dale Valentine at hat sat on the roof of the cab and Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 working, soul there would be no the first Dale Valentine Memorial race Aug. 5. the racer’s prayer echoed sol- place for the racers to race or the emnly across the silent crowd. Herder volleyball vs. Shoshoni • 6 p.m. spectators to spectate. Dale probably would not In fact, the track bears his known for both; his tattered a few miles from the speedway have liked all this attention, but name. white hard hat and his smile. where he spent his free time. to those who knew him, he de- Dale Valentine wore two The unassuming construction Raised seven miles west of served it, and more. Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 things everyday, and became worker started his journey just Glenrock, he served in the mili- Let the races begin! Herder football @ Newcastle • 7 p.m. Herder volleyball vs. Burns • 6 p.m. Herder X-country @ Torrington • TBA Davies wraps up prep career at regionals

By Cody Tucker earned runs in a 7-1 loss. At the plate, [email protected] Davies went 0-4 with a pair of strike- outs. It didn’t end the way he had hoped, In game two, Douglas was elimi- but what a ride it was. nated by Idaho state champion Wood Glenrock native Stryker Davies Ridge, 8-0. Davies went 0-3 at the Stryker Da- helped lead Douglas to a berth in plate with a strikeout. vies helped the Northwest Regional tournament The Knox College pitcher was lead the named the Legion South Pitcher of in Laurel, Montana, last weekend, Cats to a where the Cats dropped their opening the Year and first-team All-State dur- two games. ing his final season in Douglas. berth in the Davies got the call in game one Davies finished the season 7-4 regional overall with a 3.21 ERA in 80 2/3 in- against the Oregon state champions, tournament North Medford, and tossed a com- nings of work. He struck out 67 bat- This week in history plete game in his final appearance for ters and only gave up 11 walks all in his final HS wrestling coach Nic Dillon took the Cats. season. He also finished the season season in part in mud volleyball in the summer He struck out four over nine in- batting .453 and drove in 44 runs for Douglas. Gof 2012 at Town Park. nings, and gave up 13 hits and five the 35-24 Cats. Bryan Kelley photo Page B-2 I Glenrock Independent I Thursday, August 11, 2016 R O A M I N G

A page dedicated to the fascinating history of Wyoming The Vote for Women ... Wyoming First! Wyoming has the reputation of being “tough,” and it stipulated that all men of all races over The Esther Morris statue in has to do more with the character traits of those who the age of 21 had the right to vote. the U.S. Capitol Building. settled in the rugged mountains, built homes, ranch- es and towns on the rolling hills and vast prairies, Bill Bright saw the order ensuring their candidates by secret ballot, it was clear that and those who traveled through the badlands and African-American men the right to most Wyoming women voted for the party of treacherous passes, deserts, and timber than it does vote as a move intended to get them Lincoln. Alarmed, Democrats tried to take the country itself. There was very little in Wyoming to vote Republican. He had been away their right to vote in 1870 but by then, that came easy; to live in its often harsh environment elected to the Wyoming Territory when Governor Campbell vetoed this propos- settlers had to be courageous, strong-willed, inde- senate but also chosen to head al, women had elected enough Republicans pendent and determined. During Wyoming’s early the other members, giving him the to sustain his decision. days, there were many trials and tribulations that sole power of deciding what leg- made the population tough - conflicts over land, live- islative bills to initiate. He was President Grant appointed Campbell to a second stock, justice, water, law, government, and politics. suddenly vested with enor- term in 1873 but made him an Assistant Secre- mous power. tary of State in 1875. Campbell moved to Wash- It all started before this country was declared a Ter- ington where he died suddenly. By then, South ritory on July 25, 1868 and continued after it was Bright proposed new laws Pass City’s population had dropped to about admitted to the Union as the State of Wyoming. For for the territory guaran- four hundred residents, with no further gold to the state of Wyoming, there are many “firsts” in its teeing the right of equal be found. history. The one that most likely changed the his- pay for equal work among tory of the United States was granting women the male and female teachers, Bill Bright’s saloon went bankrupt. While in right to vote. the right of women to hold Wyoming, he was praised as a Father of private property with- Women’s Suffrage.Bright relocated to Den- John Allen Campbell was out ownership claims by ver, and little was heard about him. With born in Ohio to a family their husbands, the right Campbell and Bright gone and quickly for- that opposed slavery. At the of equal access between gotten, Esther Morris returned and settled in start of the Civil War, he women and men to witness Cheyenne. Adding to her title as America’s First joined the Union Army and the legislature in action, the equal right for women to Woman Justice of the Peace were other impres- became Brevet Brigadier hold public office, the equal right of women to serve sive credentials, serving as vice president of the General. After the war, he on juries and the most revolutionary pro- American Woman Suffrage Association Conven- was assigned to organize posal of all: the equal right to vote for the tion, held in Philadelphia in 1876. new congressional districts women of Wyoming Territory. John Allen Campbell in the former Confederate As the Wyoming Territory began its state of Virginia to ensure There were only four votes against it and final strategy to achieve full state- that newly-freed black male one abstention, and the women’s rights hood, Esther Morris rose as the Virginians were not kept bills passed the legislature. However, only living symbol of women’s suffrage from exercising their constitutional right to vote. white women of Wyoming were being of- there. When members of the U.S. Campbell had become a staunch Republican be- fered the right to vote while it was denied Congress threatened to refuse the cause it promised justice for to African-American and Native Ameri- The Esther Morris house in South status of statehood for Wyoming former slaves. can women. It suggested the motive of Pass City, Wyoming unless the territorial legislature a political agenda behind such a surpris- rescinded women’s suffrage, they Under Campbell’s jurisdiction, ing chain of events. Many felt that by giv- received a harsh telegram in re- one white male Virginian by ing women all these rights they would all sponse: the citizens of Wyoming the name of William H. Bright gratefully register as Democrats and offset the num- would rather remain a territory for one hundred years made a decision to head west bers of African American than compromise. and begin a new life with his men who were presum- family. The year was 1867, ably Republican. Washington relented. On July 10, 1890 President and Wyoming Territory was Benjamin Harrison signed the bill which made Wyo- his destination. Gold had been With his signature on ming the “Equality State.” In a grandly auspicious discovered in a town called December 10, 1869, ceremony, the first state flag was presented to none South Pass City. Governor Campbell did other than Esther Morris. By the time she attended for Wyoming Territory the 1896 Republican Convention which nominated Upon his arrival, he found a William Bright, white women what the William McKinley, one of only four women delegates busy little settlement of 4,000 Legislator and South U.S. Congress and ter- (Nebraska and Colorado had also passed women’s residents. What had been a Pass City ritories of Washington, A Leslie’s Illustrated news- suffrage by then), Esther Morris had become the stagecoach stop and telegraph saloonkeeper. Nebraska and Dakota paper eyewitness sketch of Sweetheart of Suffragists. station of shacks and tents on Wyoming Tales had all failed to do for “Grandma Swain” be- the way to the Oregon Trail and Trails. their female residents. coming the first woman in After her death in 1902, however, Esther Morris be- now boasted a diverse popula- He signed the bill, grant- American history to vote in came a figure of reverent inspiration. Now the “real” tion of ex-Confederates, former ing women the very first Wyoming Territory. truth could be told. Out of the woodwork came old- slaves, and Chinese railroad right to vote in the Unit- timers who remembered it all as if it were yesterday, workers seeking wealth offered by gold. The Brights ed States. instead of half a century before. settled in South Pass City, and in 1868 Bill was chosen as a Wyoming Territory delegate to the Democratic The reasoning for Democrat Bright’s proposal that Some claimed that Mrs. Morris had hosted a “tea National Convention. His hopes were to establish the women be given the right to vote and Republican party” in her home for the twenty candidates that Wyoming Territory as a Democratic stronghold. He Campbell’s agreeing to that was simple. They both ran in the 1869 race for the first Wyoming Territory had left the south but recognized quickly that even in believed it was the right thing to Legislature, so she could make the remote Wyoming Territory, African-American men do. Years later, Bill Bright, as an the case for giving women the seemed universally Republican. honored speaker at a Women’s right to vote. It was said that Suffrage Convention, declared she did this “so eloquently,” and Pursuing a political career soon seemed more prom- that his proposal had not been with “such clarity and persua- ising to Bright than mining gold. Bright opened up a made “in fun,” as many believed. sion” that every single candidate saloon and worked on his political career. He stated that he firmly believed pledged a solemn oath to her in the ability to determine who that, if elected, they would honor Back in Illinois, a widow named Esther Hobart Mc- should represent the people of her with a woman suffrage bill. quigg Slack Morris was boarding a train to head Wyoming Territory, and that “his west - to Wyoming Territory. Being orphaned at four- wife was as good as any man One eyewitness claimed to a teen and supporting herself as a hat-maker, she had and better than convicts and idi- newspaper that Esther Morris who learned to stand up for herself and others. Morris ots.” had written out the bill herself. supported abolition of slavery long before the Civil Downtown Cheyenne in 1869. The Territorial Legislature met at the Rollins War, but after being widowed a second time and By the same token, not every man House. William Henry Jackson Photo. It was never asked how Mrs. denied the right to inherit her late husband’s prop- in Wyoming had been pleased to Morris managed to convince the erty (because women were prohibited from owning be progressive. men concerned that the legisla- property) she became a women’s rights advocate. ture be located near a whiskey In South Pass City, Justice of the Peace R. S. Barr supply store famous for its back “sampling” room, Morris was fifty-five years old when she arrived in resigned to protest women voting. Another man, with tea, or how she managed twenty of them in her South Pass City with one of her twin sons. Her third District Court Judge John W. Kingman, encouraged small sod-roofed wood shack. husband, John Morris, had preceded them (along Esther Morris into applying for the job of Justice of with her other son Archibald) and had purchased the Peace. On February 14, 1870 she was approved Facts have little power over myth. By 1960, a bronze interests in mines which were expected to produce by the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners statue of Esther Morris had been cast and put in the gold. By the time Esther got there, however, they and thus earned the right to be the first Justice of U.S. Capitol Building. Three years later a copy of it could support themselves only by doing the same the Peace in the United States. was put on public display in front of the Wyoming thing that Bill Bright did, Capitol Building. and they opened up and However, the reality of America’s first woman Justice operated a saloon. of the Peace was mundane. The court room was her The greater irony, however, is that it was not only own house. She had appoint- women suffragists who dropped John Campbell As Esther Morris was figured her son Archibald as Dis- and Bill Bright from the complicated story of how ing out how her family could trict Clerk and her son Robert American women first got the vote, but that two live in a small wood shack as Assistant Clerk. None of men so persistently credited Esther Morris they called home, someone her nearly thirty case rulings for it that the “myth” was estab- else was arriving in Wyo- Women Vote in lished. were overturned, but by the Cheyenne, ming Territory. Honorable, end of her eight month stint November humble, and frail John Allen on December 6, 1870, nei- 1888. The Perhaps they had their reasons. Campbell was being sent ther the Republicans or steeple of to Wyoming Territory as its Democrats re-nominated the Union A letter in the Wyoming State very first Governor. Sent by Esther Hobart Morris. her. Mr. Morris had ob- Pacific Depot Journal declared, “To Mrs. Esther President Grant, Campbell Wyoming State Archives jected to his wife working is visible in the Morris is due the credit and honor had been assigned the task by hitting her when he background. of advocating and originating wom- of establishing a function- was drunk. She turned Library of an’s suffrage in the United States,” ing government. down the nomination Congress. had been written by Herman Nicker- by the Woman’s Party son, a Republican who had run (and In order to carry out his duty and begin the process of Wyoming to run as lost) against Bill Bright as president of forming a state legislature, Campbell issued two their candidate in 1873 of the senate. important proclamations. One announced that the to the legislature and very first election in Wyoming Territory would be slipped out of the terri- Cheyenne Sun editor Archibald Slack first titled Es- held in September to choose the 22 members who tory. ther Morris the “Mother of Suffrage.” would compose the first legislature, organized like the states with both a congress and a senate (which Wyoming Territory was quickly becoming Republi- Mrs. Esther Morris had indeed been a mother ... the was referred to as the council). The second decree can Territory. In the days before voters could chose mother of Archibald Slack. Glenrock Independent, Glenrock, Wyoming Thursday, August 11, 2016 B-3 Public Notice

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No. 967132, in Zechiel, Robert; monthly reports: June: Health 2673, Assessor 65, Book 1378, Page 430 in the public records in the office of the county Clerk of DC 3419.39, Sheriff 1800.87; other monthly reports: Jail, clerk of Converse County, Wyoming; which mortgage was assigned Ayres Natural Bridge, Library, CCTPB, FSA; tax refund 2016-376 to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. on December 2, 2009 as Rec. No. Matrix Production $794.32, Mr. Lehner seconded, motion carried. 967133 in Book 1378, Page 436 in the public records of the office Mr. Willox moved to approve the Emergency Services of the county clerk of Converse County, Wyoming; which mortgage Notice of Final Settlement... Agreement between Solutions for Life and Converse County $150/ was assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association on NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH AND PAYMENT TO hr. for emergency services, $100/hr. for counseling services, ending January 1, 2016 as Rec. No. 1046210, Book 1580, Page 6 in the CONTRACTOR: June 30, 2018, Mr. Short seconded, motion carried. public records of the office of the county clerk of Converse County, Mr. Short moved approve the Detention Center Nursing Wyoming. The premises that are described in the Mortgage are as Notice is hereby given that the Town of Rolling Hills (Owner) has Services Coverage contract between MHCC and Converse County, follows: accepted the Town of Rolling Hills Chip Seal Project as completed $60,000/yr. ending 6/2017, Mr. Colling seconded, motion carried. according to the plans and specifications and rules set forth in the Mr. Willox moved to accept the conveyance from Todd Van Lot 49, Rolling Hills Subdivision No. 1, a subdivision contract between Owner and Knife River (Contractor), and that Con- Rensselaer and Judith Van Rensselaer to Converse County, a por- of Converse County, Wyoming, as recorded in Plat tractor is entitled to final settlement therefore. On or after the 31st tion of Tract 5 of the John Lambert Subdivision No. 2 as shown on Book 2, Page 63A day of August, 2016, being the 41st day after the first publication of Subdivision Plat Instrument No. 1049705 as recorded in Plat Cabi- this notice, Owner will pay to Contractor the full amount due under net 4, Slide 75 in the office of the County Clerk, Converse Coun- with an address of 70 Flower Rd., Glenrock, WY the contract. ty, Wyoming, Mr. Lehner seconded, discussion: this conveyance, 82637. Publish: July 21 & August 11, 2016 3107 along with the next conveyance, is for the Joint Justice Site with no associated costs, motion carried. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association has served a written Mr. Willox moved to approve the conveyance of the Board Notice of Intent to Foreclose the Mortgage by Advertisement and of County Commissioners, Converse County, Wyoming to Ryan Gal- Sale pursuant to the terms of the Mortgage to the record owner or legos and Lyndell Gallegos, Tract 4 of the John Lambert Subdivision party in possession in accordance with the statute ten (10) days as shown on Plat Instrument No. 1049705 recorded in Plat Cabinet prior to the first publication of the sale. Unapproved Minutes... 4, Slide 75 in the office of the County Clerk, Converse County, Wyo- ming, Mr. Colling seconded, motion carried The amount due and owing on the date of the first publication is Unapproved Minutes Mr. Lehner moved to approve the MOU between the City $247,656.18 which includes the unpaid principal and accrued but Board of Commissioners of Converse County of Douglas, Converse County, Converse County School Board No. unpaid interest. Interest continues to accrue on the unpaid balance In accordance with W.S. 18-3-516(s), the required County 1, Converse County School Recreation Board for the operation and at the rate of $31.01 per day. Notices of Publication are available on the County’s website at http:// maintenance of the Douglas Recreation Center (should the ballot conversecounty.org question pass), Mr. Willox seconded, motion carried. The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens The regular meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m. on Ms. Kimber Wichmann of the Department of Environmental and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale and any August 2, 2016. Present were Chair Rick Grant, Vice-Chair Robert Quality Industrial Siting Division introduced the new administrator, prospective purchaser should research the status of title before sub- Short, Commissioners Mike Colling, Tony Lehner, Jim Willox and Mr. Brian Lovett. Ms. Wichmann, Mr. Lovett and Mr. Casey Robb mitting a bid. Deputy County Clerk Holly Richardson. discussed changes within the organization. The minutes of the regular meeting on July 19, 2016 were The regular meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to W.S.§34-3-101 et seq., approved and ordered filed. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:50 a.m. August 3, (1977 Republished Edition) that the above described property will Mr. Colling moved to approve accounts payable 2016, Mr. Lehner was excused. be at public venue sold by the Sheriff of Converse County, to the 3601125.54: 5115 A Diamond Trucking; 312.98 AT&T; 475 Agility Mr. Colling moved to approve the following mill levies: highest bidder at the hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 30th day of Recovery Solutions; 165 Alcohol & Drug Testing; 25 Allen, Linda Weed & Pest - .560; Soil Conservation - .085; Special Hospital – August, 2016, on the courthouse steps of Converse County. L; 1000 Alley, Linda S; 968.33 ALSCO; 45.85 American Assoc of 3.000; Special Cemetery – 3.000; Glenrock Area Solid Waste Dis- Notaries; 39.04 Anderson, Shannon; 54.16 Armstrong, Lucinda; posal District – 3.000; City of Douglas – 8.000; Town of Glenrock – DATED this 13th day of July, 2016. 50 AsceNT; 143.45 Atlas Office; 307.35 Atlas Repro; 1490.09 B&B 8.000; Town of Rolling Hills – 8.000; CCSD #1 – Foundation 12.000, Leasing; 25 Baldrey, Donna; 77.50 Balfour, Susan; 522 Ballhorn, County Wide School 6.000, Special School 25.000, Recreation BY: Greg B. Asay Jean; 466.50 Banner Health Physicians; 25 Barnum, Leni; 25 Bish- 1.000, BOCES EWC .500, Gillette Campus .400, and Thermopolis Associated Legal Group, LLC op, Victoria; 359.50 Bison Pump; 5472.50 Blackburn Cattle; 36.88 .100; CCSD #2 – Foundation 12.000, County Wide School 6.000, 1807 Capitol Ave Suite 203 Blackburn, Judy; 28.78 Blackburn, Sheri; 288.83 Bloedorn Lumber- Special School 25.000, Recreation 1.000, BOCES, Mr. Short sec- Cheyenne, WY 82001 Douglas; 189952.79 BCBS of WY; 181.28 Bob Barker Co; 300 Body onded, motion carried. (307) 632-2888 Shop; 135.20 Boldon, Kitson; 1025 Botany Bay; 25 Brooks, Lisa; Mr. Willox moved to approve the CY 2016 Certification of Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 43.36 Broten, Mary Lee; 196.41 Brown Co; 43 Bryan C Cropper Valuations, Levies and Taxes as certified by County Assessor Dixie Publish: July 21, 28, August 4 & 11, 2016 3099 DMD PC; 200 C-Can Rentals; 25 Campbell, Cynthia; 190.75 Castro, Huxtable, Mr. Short seconded, motion carried. Dayle Kirstan; 44025.36 Caterpillar Financial; 201.25 Cathcart Fire Mr. Willox moved to approve Amendment Number One to & Safety; 500 CDW Government; 8930.89 CenturyLink; 88.10 Chalk the MOU between the City of Douglas and Converse County for the Buttes Landscaping; 25 Cielinski, Melanie; 1645.60 City of Doug- construction of the Joint Justice Center, Mr. Colling seconded, mo- las; 582818.34 Clark & Sullivan Const; 60.64 Cline, Sherry; 633.23 tion carried. CMI-TECO; 1500 Cobb Electric; 60.50 Coffman, Kyra; 566.50 Com- Mr. Short moved to ratify the Delegation of Authority and Request for Proposal... munication Tech; 25 Conover, Sue; 13333.33 CC Aging Services; the Cost Share Agreement between Converse County and the Wyo- 19526 CC Airport; 1000 CC Coalition; 5900 CC Firewise; 26.33 CC ming State Forestry Division for the Sawmill Creek Fire, Mr. Willox REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Health Dept; 540 CC Library; 25 Cottrell, Sonia R; 700 Covenant Ins; Janitorial Services seconded, motion carried. 131.70 Cowboy Car Wash; 361.87 Crawford, Stacey; 74.15 Curly’s; Mr. Short moved to approve the Road Use Agreement be- Converse County Library – Douglas 4250 Custom Micro Interactive; 18.94 Dalgarn, Russ; 1687.36 300 Walnut St., Douglas, WY 82633 tween Pronghorn Rail Services and Converse County, Robinson Decker Auto Glass; 1800 Dilts, Jerry; 1325 Douglas Budget;35.27 Road (CR 55) ending August 2, 2021, Mr. Willox seconded, motion Douglas Business Center; 70 Douglas Custom Seat Covers; 250 carried. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Converse County Library Board of Douglas Day Spa; 23.80 Douglas Grocery; 1301.64 Douglas Hard- Trustees (Owner) is seeking the services of a qualified and experi- The regular meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. on August 3, ware Hank; 1750 Douglas Lions Club; 1950.72 Douglas Tire Cen- 2016. /s/ Richard C. Grant, Jr., Chair Attest: Holly S. Richardson, enced vendor to provide janitorial services for a new 30,000 square ter; 50 Downs, Susan; 98.78 Drive Train Ind; 229.60 ES & S; 525 foot Library in Douglas as outlined under General Specifications. Dep. Converse County Clerk Emery Septic; 84.40 Engebretsen, Mary; 129.60 Estrada, Jeanette; Publish: August 11, 2016 3115 241.85 Ezell, Anne Terri; 54.16 Farley, Margie; 216.80 Farmer Bros; A mandatory walk-through of the library for all prospective proposers 494.91 Fastenal Co; 241.85 Flanagan, Jessica; 70.39 Fleet Fueling; will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016, 11:00 am. No individual 412.50 Flexshare Benefits; 25 Flynn, Donna; 55.08 Fowler, Leslie; site tours will be provided. Verified attendance at the walk-through 2700 Gantre Homes; 129.60 Garcia, Jana; 520.39 Gene’s Plumb- will be sought by the owner. ing; 10 Glenrock Chamber; 1350 Glenrock Health Center; 34.18 Goold, Laney; 2583.33Gorman Funeral Homes; 127.10 Grainger; Public Notice... A two year contract is preferred by the Owner. 65.40 Grant, Richard Brendon; 135 Grant, Richard C; 5673.60 Grant, Richard C JR; 900 Greenwood Mapping Inc; 37221.22 GSG PUBLIC NOTICE The selection process will include providing a response to the RFP, Architecture; 553.45 H & H Electric LLC; 54.16 Haefele, Zora L; 25 In accordance with W.S. 18-3-516, the following is a com- sealed in an opaque envelope, which will be reviewed by the Owner. Hageman, Linda G; 59.56 Hailey, Nancy; 249.80 Hales, Colby Lee; plete listing of all fulltime employees and elected officials of Con- Selection of the successful vendor shall be based bid, qualifications, 25 Halstead, Minnie E; 25 Halvorsen, Elizabeth A; 25 Halvorsen, verse County. Salaries are gross yearly salaries and do not reflect references or any combination thereof. Interview with short-listed Ruthie A; 325 Hansuld, Tia; 50 Harris, Rebecca J; 25 Harris, Shelisa any fringe benefits or overtime compensation. prospective vendors may be performed. M; 106.35 Harris, Virginia; 403808.55 Hedquist Construction Inc; 25 Colling, Michael, Commissioner 23,240; Grant, Richard Jr, Hendryx, Dawnella S; 24234.14 High Plains Construction Inc; 25 Commissioner 23,240; Lehner, Thornton, Commissioner 31,760; Submitted proposal shall constitute acknowledgement of all RFP Hilbird, Leslie; 88.56 Hiser, Kim; 25 Hissam, Jewell; 25 Hofstetter, Short, Robert, Commissioner 31,760; Willox, James H, Commis- provisions. Fonda J; 54.16 Hollenback, Michael J; 26514.47 Homax Oil Sales; sioner 31,760.01; Becker, Clinton B, Sheriff 84,000; Huxtable, Di- 492.50 Horizon Laboratory LLC; 69.28 Hornbuckle, Carolee; 35.80 xie, Assessor 84,000; McCullough, Pamela, District Court Clerk For General Specifications and obtaining a copy of the price pro- Horner, Roni L; 44.98 Horr, Amanda S; 27 Hubbard, Kyra; 60.73 84,000; Richardson, Quentin, County Attorney 100,000; Schell, posal, interested vendors should contact: Kirk Hissam, Director, Hughes Network Systems; 1623.75 Humphries Poli Architects; Joel, County Treasurer 84,000; Taylor, Lucile, County Clerk 84,000; [email protected], 307-358-3644 or visit www. 3932 Hutchinson, Hal; 118.80 Huxtable, Dixie; 10580 IBC Const; Dalgarn, Russel, Emerency Manager 64,749.12; Gushurst, Don, conversecountylibrary.org/employment. 7869.17 IME; 124.68 Inland Truck Parts; 25 Jacobson, Cheryl; Maint Director 51,231.96; Lane, Justin, IT Director 55,415.04; Mc- 181.29 Jerry’s Welding; 3844.09Johnson Controls; 25 Johnson, Williams, Scott, Foreman 68,896.92; Richardson, Holly, Special Proj Sealed statements of qualifications shall be received by 5:00 pm Carolyn; 29.32 Johnson, Susan; 220 Jorgensen, James; 25 King, Director 55,695.84; Alvarado, Adam, Patrol Deputy 50,666.40; Al- local time, Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Converse County Library, Ronda; 135648.32 Knife River; 522 Korenke-Stanger, Jennifer; varado, Daniel, Patrol Deputy 49,862.16; Anderson, Andrew, Me- ATTN: Kirk Hissam, 400 W. Center St. – Ft. Reno, PO Box 129, 50.30 Koss Eric; 25 Kuhn, Christina; 25 Langston, Margaret; 298.50 chanic 46,669.32; Anderson, Warren, Operator 43,293.12; Ayers, Douglas, WY 82633. Statements may be mailed or hand delivered. Laramie Range Water Treatment; 527.58 Larramendy, Nick; 80.25 Earl, Operator 43,293.12; Boespflug, Alex, Dispatcher 36,200; Faxed or electronically transmitted documents will not be consid- Larson, Abbey; 25 Layher, Carolyn; 77.76 Lehner, Tony; 2481.81 Bowen, James, Operator 43,293.12; Bright, Robin, Detention ered Levi’s Backhoe; 1627.97 Lexisnexis Matthew Bender; 100 Linaman, SGT 55,846.08;Carr, Geri, Clerk 47,825.40;Carr, Patricia, Clerk Publish: July 28, August 4 & 11, 2016 3111 Patricia; 75 Lisco, Jordon; 36 Lovitt, Daniel; 25 Magee, Jennifer J; 39,682.82; Cooper, Vere, Comm Supervisor 50,812.14; Cornelio, 550 Maricopa County; 54 Martin, Tiffany; 3648.71 Master’s Touch; Brandon, Technician 45,000; Crawford, Mary, Clerk 48,132.96; 5.10 McKesson Medical; 5436.59 Medicine Bow Tech; 147452.43 Davies, Mike Operator 40,611.12; Dexter, Mark, Patrol Deputy MHCC; 224 MetroCount USA; 25 Meyer, Wendy; 16474.75 MHL 60,576.60; Dillon, Janice, CivilClerk/ Dispatcher 44,107.68; Dow- Systems; 400 Microsoft; 42.28 Middleton, Peggy; 1750.00 Miesse, ton, Trever, Patrol Deputy 53,268.84; Drumwright, Sherry, Deputy Request for Proposal... Byron Edward; 41.20 Mitchem, Karen; 229.55 Moncur, Rebecca; Assessor 65,700; Eller, Michael, Operator 43,293.12; Frye, Amy, 65.75 Moore Medical; 76153.50 Motorola; 666.55 MSL; 182.25 Field Deputy 35,760; Gabriel, Tricia, Dispatcher 37,294.90; Gal- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Murdock, Bruce; 51.40 Musser, Trish; 260.52 NAPA; 151.55 NAPA- lagher, Jamie, Detention Officer 46,500; Gregersen, Stephen,- At Janitorial Services Glenrock; 6315 Natrona Co Attorney; 195 Natrona Co SO; 4000 torney 92,906; Grimm, David, Maintenance 31,200; Hamik, Jacob, Converse County Library – Glenrock NEWEDF;59.56 Newell, Melody; 40.12 Nida, Marilyn; 355.58 Norco; Detention SGT 55,846.08; Harris, Barbara, Deputy Dist Court Clerk 506 and 518 South 4th St., Glenrock, WY 82637 18904.86 Nordic Sound ; 25 Norvell, Julia; 92.99 O’Reilly; 432.62 55,299.35; Helms, Mark, Operator 47,164.56; Hinckley, Jim, Op- Office Depot; 64.80 Ohnstad, Melissa; 1293.44 OK Wrecking; 25 erator 52,566.48; Hinton, Christopher, Clerk 39,048; Hiser, Kimbra, Olson, Linda; 25 Paris, Tracey; 30.40 Pauli, Susan; 157 Peak Fit- Deputy Treasurer 59,988; Hollon, Anita, Clerk 45,440.64; Hollon, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Converse County Library Board of ness; 176.32 Peterbilt of WY; 25 Peters, Sharon; 135.99 Petersen, Susan, Clerk 53,413.56; Hubbard, Kyra, Clerk 36,852;Hughes, Na- Trustees (Owner) is seeking the services of a qualified and expe- Rex; 25 Philbrick, Jeri; 300 Pierce’s Body; 784.98 Pitney Bowes; than, Patrol Deputy 61,500; Huxtable, John, Operator 38,991.96; rienced vendor to provide janitorial services for the 7,500 square 25 Pitt, Kenneth; 10930.41 Platte Co SO; 52.50 Potter, Karina; Isner, Peter, Patrol Deputy 53,268.84; Jensen, Chad, Detention Of- foot (first floor) new Library and 2,500 square foot meeting room in 3687.86 Power Equip; 7865 Price Pumping; 80.25 Proctor, Geri; ficer 43,000; Johnston, Kimberly, AP/Payroll Clerk 54,110.76; Jones, Glenrock as outlined under General Specifications. 953.17 Quality Office; 751.40 R&R Rest Stops; 54.16 Rankin, Kar- Richard, Patrol Deputy 60,576.60; Kinneberg, Ira, CPR Instructor/ en; 57.40 Redig, Rita; 850.05 Reiter Machine Fab; 18.47 Richard- Civil Proc 55,268.88; Kirchhefer, Trent, Patrol Deputy 49,862.16; A mandatory walk-through of the library for all prospective proposers son, Holly; 32.56 Ricker, Stacey; 8852.77 RMP; 18 Rocky Mountain Knight, Willis, Patrol Deputy 49,862.16; Kornegay, Deborah, Clerk will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016, 1:00pm. No individual site Wash; 25 Romero, Helen; 70 Ron’s Supply; 1960 S/D Inc; 422.93 44,176.86; Kornegay, Shawn, Mechanic 42,704.76; Koss, Eric, In- tours will be provided. Verified attendance at the walk-through will Sam’s; 1168935 Sampson Const; 33.64 Sanford, Pamela; 1704.15 vestigator 69,648.96; Lakner, Kathleen, Dispatcher 42,256.38; Larr- be sought by the owner. Sanofi Pasteur; 25 Sarvey, Julia; 25 Schaneman, Susan; 25 Schell, amendy, Nicholas, Emer Response Coordinator 48,000; Macdonald, Genesis; 25 Schlager, Julie; 25 Schlup, Lois; 25 Schmid, Vicki; Douglas, Park Maintenance 36,089.71; Maidl, Daniel, Court Secu- A two year contract is preferred by the Owner. 60 Secretary of State; 458.81 Shatto’s; 127.17 Shopko; 27 Shuler rity 51,824.88; Marlow, Gwendolyn, Dispatcher 42,256.38; Martin, Kristy; 240 Shults, Clint; 265 Shults, Maclaine; 25 Sierz, Mary Ann; Tiffany, Clerk 37,920; Martinez, Michael, Detention CPL 50,666.40; The selection process will include providing a response to the RFP, 25 Sishc, Kelly; 124.25 Smith, Erin; 25 Smylie, Carolyn; 25 Smy- Mason, Heidi, Secretary 44,483.64; McMahon, Cory, Detention Offi- sealed in an opaque envelope, which will be reviewed by the Owner. lie, Hannah; 91.80 Snyder, Sondra S; 765.70 SFL; 1206.85 Source cer 48,500.04; McNare, Keri, Patrol Deputy 58,375.92; McPherson, Selection of the successful vendor shall be based bid, qualifications, Gas; 25 Stanton, Jeannette; 169.59 Stericycle; 25 Stewart, William; Brian, Operator 42,887.40; Meyer, Heather, Field Deputy 35,700; references or any combination thereof. Interview with short-listed 25 Stinson, Barbara; 176.40 Strand, Mary; 6552.75 Strata; 25 Sul- Miller, Crimson, Admin Asst 36,000; Morvee, Janeen, Election Clerk prospective vendors may be performed. livan, Karen; 115.40 Swanbom, Hannah; 100 Thalken, Lisa; 9400 53,144.04; Ohnstad, Samuel, Detention Officer 48,500.04; Orms- TY Pickett; 116807 Tindall Corp; 236.11 Top Office; 25 Torgerson, eth, Matthew, Detention CPL 50,666.40; Peech, Benjamin, CPL/ Submitted proposal shall constitute acknowledgement of all RFP Aleta; 1036.80 Town of Glenrock; 2273.52 Tractor Supply; 100 Tran- Investigator 65,631.24; Peech, Nycole, Admin Asst 40,186.80; Pe- provisions. sUnion Risk and Alternative; 25 Tripp, Carol; 1800 Two Way Radio; tersen, Rex, Operator 37,899.96; Peterson, Justin, Detention Offi- 1078.55 Tyler Tech; 2722.95 US Latex; 349 USPO; 129.60 Ullery, cer 46,500; Powell, Scottie, Operator 36,400; Rankin, Linda, Secre- For General Specifications and obtaining a copy of the price pro- Jennifer; 50 Varland, Elizabeth; 2983.83 Verizon; 4602.90 Visa; tary 42,979.68; Raymond-Dwyer, Corey, Patrol Deputy 49,862.16; posal, interested vendors should contact: Kirk Hissam, Director, 1489.80 Visionary; 550 WACO; 25 Walker, Mary; 1920 Wallis, Judy; Reiter, James, Operator 53,871.96; Roberts, Katherine, Clerk B-4 Glenrock Independent, Glenrock, Wyoming Thursday, August 11, 2016 Public Notice

38,155.80; Roberts, Leah, Secretary 34,460.04; Roberts, Russel, 46,500. (Owner) has accepted the work as substantially completed under Operator 38,991.96; Robinson, John, Deputy Attorney 8,709.62; POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Converse County a contract with Clark & Sullivan Construction, 208 East Garfield St., Russell, Joseph, Attorney 97,475.40; Schell, Mary, Secretary does not discriminate against any individual because of race, reli- Laramie, WY 82070, for the New Douglas Main Library Project, 300 40,186.80; Schubert, Arthur, Surveyor 65,976; Scott, Justin, Under- gion, sex, color, age, handicap, or national origin, and these shall Walnut St., Douglas, WY. The contractor, Clark & Sullivan Construc- sheriff 76,064.06; Shuler, Kristy, Clerk 40,680; St John, David, Asst not be a factor in consideration for employment, selection of training, tion, is then entitled to final settlement. Therefore, on September Foreman 54,508.92; Stoneking, Wendy, Detention LT 63,593.52; promotion, transfer, recruitment, rates of pay, or other forms of com- 19, 2016, being the 41st day after the publication of the first notice Summers, Lucas, Dispatcher 42,401.67; Swanz, Thomas, pensation, demotion or separation. /s/ Lucile K. Taylor, County Clerk of substantial completion, Converse County, WY, will pay to the con- Mechanic 38,991.96; Sweet, Doris, Legal Secretary 48,677.76; Publish: August 11, 2016 3117 tractor, Clark & Sullivan Construction, the full amount due under said Temple, Amanda, Detention Officer 48,500.04; Tiensvold, Sara, contract. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as relieving the Patrol Deputy 65,631.24; Tompkins, Elbin, Operator 38,991.96; Ul- contractor in the securities on the contractor’s bond from any claim lery, Jennifer, Health Nurse 57,722.40; Valentine, Terry, Operator or claims for work or labor done or materials or supplies furnished in 43,293.12; Wales, Sharon, Clerk 36,220.13; Walton, Jesse, Deten- the execution of the contract. Any claims or objections by any party tion Officer 48,500.04; Wells, William, Operator 41,599.92; Westby, must be made to Converse County, Wyoming, prior to September Kelly, Comm Supervisor 48,786.79; Wilde, Shawn, Attorney 80,000; Notice of Final Settlement... 19, 2016. Wilkinson, Jason, Operator 41,599.92; Witbrod, Brian, Field Depu- NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONTRACTOR Publish: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2016 3116 ty 34,800; Wright, Kimberley, Detention Officer 48,500.04; Wright, Notice is hereby given that Converse County, Wyoming Trevor, Patrol Deputy 57,132.72; Wright, Weston, Detention Officer Legals emailed to [email protected] If you DO NOT receive a email confirming that we have received the legal please call and contact us at The Douglas Budget at 307-358-2965 What are Public Notices? What do you need to know about your community? Public notices tell you.

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Garage content of any advertisement is 20-ctfnIGO VERSE COUNTY Library Sys- eligible for Wyoming certificate 32-3p Sale. Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm. the sole responsibility of the ad- WESTERN SLEEP MEDICINE tem—Douglas Library. The in field for which vacancy MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT 32-1p vertiser. We reserve the right to is currently accepting résumés Converse County Library Sys- exists. Pay starts at $1,601.81 on Douglas youth after school. refuse advertising we deem infor a full time Sleep Technologist tem is looking for two part time for season; depending on Boys & Girls Club of Douglas appropriate or unacceptable. at Memorial Hospital of Con- Circulation Clerks at the Doug- experience. For further details, has 3 open Youth Development Glenrock tfn verse County. Experience pre- las, Wyoming branch. Candi- contact Shelley Hamel at Positions for the After School ferred but not required. We will dates must possess excellent 307-358-6187. Position will Program. 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2016PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDE

Primary Election day is top of the Tuesday, Aug. 16. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. icket in the places listed below: T 2016 Dist & Prec & Name Voting Location Address City HD & SD 1-1 Lost Springs Eastern WY College 800 S Wind River Dr Douglas HD3 SD23 2-2 Orin Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 3-1 Guthrie Eastern WY College 800 S Wind River Dr Douglas HD6 SD2 4-4 Rural Douglas Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 (1 office, 2-year term; one from each party advances 6-6 Boxelder Glenrock Rec Center 412 S 4th Glenrock HD6 SD2 to the General Election in November) 7-7 LaPrele Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 8-8 East Antelope Eastern WY College 800 S Wind River Dr Douglas HD4 SD2 Republican candidates 9-1 East Glenrock Glenrock Rec Center 412 S 4th Glenrock HD6 SD2 DARIN SMITH TIM STUBSON 9-2 West Glenrock Glenrock Rec Center 412 S 4th Glenrock HD6 SD2 10-10 Rural Glenrock Glenrock Rec Center 412 S 4th Glenrock HD6 SD2 HEATH BEAUDRY LIZ CHENEY 11-11 Rolling Hills Glenrock Rec Center 412 S 4th Glenrock HD6 SD2 MIKE KONSMO PAUL PAAD 13-13 Dry Creek Dry Creek Hall 3549 Hwy 59 Bill HD3 SD23 20-20 Orpha Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 REX RAMMELL JASON ADAM SENTENEY 23-1 Northeast Douglas Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD3 SD23 LELAND CHRISTENSEN 23-2 Northwest Douglas Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 23-3 Southwest Douglas Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 23-4 Courthouse Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD3 SD23 Democratic candidates 23-5 South Douglas Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD6 SD2 CHARLIE HARDY RYAN GREENE 23-6 Fairview Recreation Center 1701 Hamilton Douglas HD4 SD2

Libertarian candidate LAWRENCE GERARD STRUEMPF

Constitution Party candidate DANIEL CLYDE CUMMINGS D:\Web Site\Clerk\Elections\2016\counter voting list 2016.xls

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 2 local (1 office, 4-year term; one from each party advances) Republican candidates BRIAN S BONER D. FARMER aces Democratic candidate R WILLIAM B. CULLEN III DOUGLAS CITY COUNCIL (2 offices, each for a 4-yr term, nonpartisan; STATE REPRESENTATIVE four advance to the General Election in November) HOUSE DISTRICT 3 MONTY GILBREATH (1 office, 2-year term; one from each party advances) ADAM HUGHES Republican candidates RENE’ KEMPER ERIC BARLOW FRANK G EATHORNE DOUGLAS OLSON

GLENROCK TOWN COUNCIL STATE REPRESENTATIVE (2 offices, each for a 4-year term, nonpartisan; four advance) HOUSE DISTRICT 4 CHAD BEER TERRY L. GRAY (1 office, 2-year term; one from each party advances) ROY KINCAID Republican candidates BRUCE ROUMELL DAN KIRKBRIDE TYLER SCHOCKLEY

Constitution Party candidate GLENROCK TOWN COUNCIL JOE MICHAELS (1 office, 2-year unexpired term, nonpartisan; two advance) RUSSEL DALGARN CHRISTOPHER LAMB STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAYTON A LEWIS HOUSE DISTRICT 6 (1 office, 2-year term; one from each party advances) LOST SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL (2 offices each for a 4-year term, four advance) Republican candidates NO CANDIDATE FILED ED WERNER AARON CLAUSEN CHRIS SORGE LOST SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL Democratic candidate (one, 2-year unexpired term; two advance) SHALYN C. ANDERSON NO CANDIDATE FILED

ROLLING HILLS TOWN COUNCIL CONVERSE COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2 offices, each for a 4-year term; four advance) (2 offices, each for a 4-year term; two from each party advance) MARTHA DURAND Republican candidates MIKE COLLING RICK GRANT ROLLING HILLS TOWN COUNCIL DAREK J. JOPPRU COLT RODEMAN (one, 2-year unexpired term; two advance) KENNETH MONTGOMERY Election-2 Douglas Budget and Glenrock Independent August 10-11, 2016 Converse County Commissioner

Mike Colling Rick Grant Office sought: Office sought: Con- Converse County Com- verse County Com- mission mission Party: Republican Party: Republican Lives in: Glenrock Lives in: Glenrock Age: 68 Email: Email: rcg_ranch@hotmail. [email protected] com

Converse County Commissioner Rick Like most people running to become Grant knows a thing or two about public commissioner, one of the most important Converse County Commissioner Mike ing the two county libraries on the ballot, service. issues to Grant is the economy. Colling is in the business of getting things providing county workers with a liveable Heck, the phrase is practically ingrained He said Converse County is more fortu- done. wage, helping manage finances and cutting in his DNA. nate than most because it was able to get in Colling, 68, has served as commissioner employment turnover. After watching his grandfather serve on a couple good boom years, which allowed for a little more than seven years. He also helped bring the new $33.8 mil- the Glenrock school board for 60 years, the it to catch up on a lot of different things. If elected, he says voters will get an lion Joint Justice Center project to fruition. fourth-generation Boxelder resident decided Now, he said, he wants to make sure the honest, conservative commissioner who Officials last month broke ground on the in 1989 to throw his own hat in the ring. county stays fiscally sound. is approachable, willing to listen and who project, which will be paid for using savings. Back then, he wanted to improve the To that end, he said knowing the history understands the county governing process By upgrading the communication system school system. and having tackled the budget before makes and won’t need to be brought up to speed. used and adding extra space, the new cen- So he figured he would serve a couple him a better candidate than others with no “It takes about a year to be brought up to ter will help improve the community’s law years on Glenrock’s school board, help experience. speed,” he said. enforcement agencies, too, which he said is make some changes and get out. He said it’s also important to have the Colling also brings with him many years important. But then something funny happened: he ability to say “no” to people, which he has. of public service. But he’s not done. There’s more he wants found himself liking it. The years whizzed But whenever that happens, he stressed the After graduating from high school in Ne- to accomplish. by. need to present clear reasoning to the public. braska, Colling enlisted in the Navy. Right now, with the economy in the Grant finally stepped down from the For the past two years, Grant has also He served for four years, completing two dumps, he says the county budget needs to school board 20 years later in 2010 to make served as chairman of the commissioners. tours in Vietnam where he carried out rescue be a top priority. a run for state office. That experience will also prove valuable, missions in the Gulf of Tonkin. And the community needs someone like He ended up losing to Richard Cannady he said. When he got out as a petty officer, he him who understands the process, not a by 11 votes. But that didn’t discourage him. If elected, Grant would like to see the moved to Wyoming and worked in the oil newbie. “If you’re going to do something, do it new Joint Justice Center to completion. field and construction industry for a few When it comes to the budget, Colling said whole-heartedly,” he said, relaying advice Depending on the economy, he’d like to see months before getting a job with the Casper that he’s not afraid to dip into savings to the from his grandfather. the second phase of that project finished as Police Department. extent needed, but he said it’s also important A couple years later, in 2012, a county well. And he wants to continue to improve He served there for 21 years, rising to the to be fiscally responsible. commissioner seat opened up. So he ap- the roads. rank of captain and becoming an interim As far as diversifying the economy goes plied, and he got it. Grant’s seat is one of two four-year police chief. Before retiring, he also served and not relying so much on energy, he says He served from February until the gen- commissioner seats up for election. Grant as chief of the Glenrock Police Department that it’s not really the role of the commis- eral election in November, when the public hopes voters will give him the opportunity for 18 years. sioners. voted for him to stay another term. to serve again in the fall. He says the experience has taught him But he said what they can do is make sure That term is just wrapping up now, and When Grant isn’t handling county is- a lot about leadership and public duty, and that economic development organizations he’s running for another one. sues, he’s working on his ranch in Box- as commissioner, he’s tried to embody the such as CANDO in Douglas have the fund- If elected, he said he would leverage his elder, just outside Glenrock. same ethos, even if it has meant displeasing ing they need to bring about opportunities. experience to best serve the county. His His family has been in the area since some people. Over the next several weeks, he said he approach to leadership is hands on, he said. 1886 and now operates a 10,000-acre ranch “You wish you could make everyone will be talking to people in the community, “If I get a call, then I make an effort to with 350-plus cows and 200 yearlings. happy, but there are some people you make putting “little things” in the newspaper and see the problem first hand,” he said. Grant said that he’s glad his son is now happy and there are some you don’t,” he said putting out signs. That way, if a person comes back, he old enough to help out because being a of his role. He said he hopes he gets another term. knows intimately what they are talking commissioner is more than a part-time gig. Colling said he’s proud of what he’s been “I enjoy it ... I’ve always liked doing about and can help craft a solution. Not that he’s complaining. able to help achieve as a commissioner. things for my county and community,” he “If you don’t know the problem, you “The more time you’re able to commit, Over the years, he’s played a hand in add- said. can’t fix it,” he says. the better commissioner you are,” he said.

Colt Rodeman Darek Joppru Office sought: Converse Office sought: Converse County Commission County Commission Age: 53 Party: Republican Party: Republican Lives in: Douglas Lives in: Douglas Email: Email: Not available [email protected]

Colt Rodeman has lived in Converse Rodeman’s experience in public service Darek Joppru can count the that he’s neither a Republican its meetings when people get County most of his life. has been limited so far to the eight years he reasons people should vote for nor a libertarian per se, but out of work, so that they can The 53 year old considers himself a has served on the LaPrele Irrigation Dis- him for county commissioner a “flaming constitutionalist” have a say in the process, small town rancher, a simple guy people trict board of directors. Within that time, on three fingers. and a strict fiscal conservative. instead of weekday morn- can relate to. he also served as president of the board. First: because he has no Echoing some of the senti- ings. Since the economy has But part of that narrative will change if Sensing hard times ahead, with county government experience. “Pol- ments now commonly heard worsened, he says there’s been he is elected to the commission. coffers feeling the hurt from the down iticians lecture people instead within the conservative wing, a lot of talk about economic His decision to dive into politics, he said, energy economy, Rodeman said that the of listening to them,” he says. Joppru says that he thinks that diversification of towns and stems from another monumental event in his county needs to be prepared to make tough Second: because he has no we are living at a time when communities in the state. life: being laid off this spring. decisions and cut spending. As county personal agenda. “I’m a local governmental experience is He says he’s fine with He said losing his oil gig in Gillette made commissioner, he said he would make sure guy,” he says. “I have no other actually a detriment to public that to a degree so long as him look around and realize that his com- that the decisions the board made were political aspirations.” service, not an asset. He thinks the diversification translates munity was in need of quality governance, “justifiable.” And third: because he’s his business experience will to American businesses and someone who could serve as a voice for “I’m gonna be a voice for the common chock full of energy. “I’m not serve him well. jobs benefiting and not to in- the people. person,” he said, adding, “I’m gonna be going to burn out.” Politics today — even dustries overseas benefiting. Looking around, he said he is skeptical the one asking questions ... I’m gonna be This is his second attempt at the local level — needs He says he’s also concerned of the government spending he sees in the the spoiler.” at becoming a commissioners. “a fresh new face” who can about the heavy hand of the county. Specifically, he mentioned the Joint He said it was also important to him Joppru ran before, in 2014, “open up the door for people federal government, espe- Justice Center. to fend off federal money. He fears that but lost in a hotly contested who are younger with older cially when it comes to the “Why did we need that big of a build- it could potentially come with “strings Republican race. values and good ideas,” he Bureau of Land Management ing?” he asked. attached.” “It was fairly close,” he says. and the federally owned lands Rodeman described his role on the But ultimately, he said, he wants to make says of the race. As commissioner, he says, in the state. board if elected as something of an om- sure that people in the county are able to This time around Joppru he would make sure that the “The keys to our liberties budsman. achieve the quality of life they deserve. He is hoping that he’ll be suc- board spends money wisely lie at the local level,” he says. “This county is experiencing a deep said he started with nothing and was able cessful. and that residents are empow- But most of all, he says, recession … I can see a lot of spending to carve out a “good little life” for himself, A construction worker and ered in governmental decision he’s grateful for the state. He going on … I want to make sure there is and he wants the same for residents. business man by trade, he says making. To that end, he thinks has lived here since the early no spending on frivolous things,” he said. that when it comes to politics that the board should schedule ‘90s and wants to give back. Douglas Budget and Glenrock Independent August 10-11, 2016 Election-3 Wyoming Senate District 2 (GOP)

Brian Boner Derek Farmer Office sought: Office sought: State Senate District 2 State Senate District 2 Party: Republican Party: Republican Born: Douglas Born: Wheatland Lives in: Douglas Lives in: Guernsey Occupation: Rancher Occupation: Stay-at-home dad Key issues: economy (laid off from the oil fields) Age: 31 Key issues: Email: Economy, health care [email protected] Age: 33 Email: [email protected] Brian Boner is hoping to serve get decisions become more heated. again in the State Senate. Boner was “We’re going to have to reduce appointed to the Senate District 02 spending,” he said. Derek Farmer was born and pointed in the state’s decision hospitals” and for the people seat by Converse County commis- Boner said the way the state goes raised in Wyoming. His family to slash the education budget. of the state. sioners in the spring of 2015. The about making cuts will matter. He homesteaded up by Gillette. “I think it’s imperative to put “Wyoming rejects $310,000 seat had been left open by Sen. Jim said during boom years the state “A lot of what’s going on our state’s children first when every day the state decides not Anderson, who resigned. government has grown but has never now is what’s happened pre- deciding where those cuts have to expand the program,” he Boner, a Douglas rancher and shrunk and that he foresees a neces- viously,” he said, adding that to happen ... I have a lot of is- said. farmer, Air Force veteran and Uni- sary contraction in the future. his family has gone through it, sues for how things are being Farmer said he’s sick of the versity of Wyoming graduate, said “We’ve seen spending expansion losing their homestead during picked,” he said, adding that status quo. He said he’s not that he was running again so that he for 15 years,” he said. “These agen- the Great Depression. future cuts need to come from a career politician, and that could help Wyoming find “a sustain- cies grow during boom and never Farmer said he decided to a comprehensive analysis in he wants change. And that he able path forward” and help “push shrink.” get in the race because he was order to minimize the damage thinks Wyoming people do, too. back the war on fossil fuels.” By cutting state agencies, he thinks sickened and surprised by what that’s done to the state. “I’m not going to beat around Boner said that his experience in the state could retain the quality of he saw as a failure of the cur- Farmer said that he’s a pro- the bush about something. I’m the Legislature so far has been a good services in other places. rent legislative body. ponent of leaving certain deci- not going to tell one person one, and that now, a couple years into Although his role is limited, Boner “I’m astonished by the lack sions to the counties and local one thing and another person it, he has the confidence to operate at said that he’s for attempting to stimu- of preparedness by the Legisla- governments. He said the state something else. I’m sick of peak effectiveness. late the economy through things like ture to deal with this,” he said. need not get involved in things that,” he said. “It’s been a tremendous learning attempting to export coal overseas With his background in eco- like banning fireworks. He also “I’m tired of it. I want to get experience ... It’s all about forming and fighting the Clean Power Plan nomics and political science, said he wants to free up lodg- out there. I want to help. I want those professional relationships,” that he says looms over the coal Farmer believes his uniquely ing tax money, so that all of to listen.” he said. industry. qualified to help solve some of the money goes toward local “If you want someone who is Moving forward, he said, it’s going He says it’s his experience and the challenges facing the state. governments. going to tell you their feelings to be important to have someone with track record that sets him apart. With kids of his own going Farmer is also a proponent on a certain issue, then I would some of that experience representing “I’ve always sought to serve a the state’s public school sys- of Medicaid expansion. He said be glad to be the candidate,” Converse County, especially as bud- cause bigger than myself,” he said. tem, he said he was very disap- it would “do great things for he said. Wyoming Senate Wyoming House District 2 (DEM) District 3 (GOP) William “Bill” Cullen III Eric Barlow Office sought: Office sought: State Senate District 2 State Rep. District 3 Party: Democrat Party: Republican Born: Reno, Nev. Born: Gillette Lives in: Glenrock Lives in: Gillette Occupation: retail supervisor Occupation: Rancher, vet Issues: health care, economy Key issues: Economy, Age: 45 healthcare, property rights Email: lasher@[email protected] Age: 50

William Cullen III, who would like to help diversify “the worst thing you could cut.” Email: [email protected] goes by Bill, decided to run state businesses. He would like He said he would rather find the The first time Eric Barlow ran for state The issues that are important to him for the Senate District 2 seat to work with leaders to help wasteful areas in state govern- office it was because he wanted to improve include: the economy, including responsible after watching the people in bring more manufacturing jobs ment and cut from there. Wyoming for his constituents. Now, the third energy development and a vibrant agricul- his district get what he saw as to the state and would like to Cullen said he’s the best time around, he said, not much has changed tural market, health care and property rights. a raw deal by electing leaders work with education leaders to choice for SD 02. except his level of experience. “We have some challenges we need to who did nothing to prepare expand trade education in the “I believe I would be a “I’ve got a solid foundation both under- tackle,” he said, adding that one of those for the bust and who routinely state so there are more skilled voice for the actual people of standing the process and many of the issues. challenges is improving access to health made decisions that hurt the workers. Wyoming,” he said. My ability to contribute is going to be greatly care in the state. people of the state. Even though he’s a regis- He added, “I love Wyo- advanced,” he said. To that end, Barlow said he could be for a “Wyoming has always been tered Democrat and he tends to ming. I think it’s a great state, Barlow, a cattle and sheep rancher who good plan or approach to expand Medicaid, boom and bust,” he said. “The lean to the left, he said that he’s and I’m proud to live here, but lives about 30 miles west of Gillette, said Legislature should have pre- willing to listen to all people I would like it see it be great that he’s running because it’s an important Please see pared for that.” and weigh all possible ideas. at all times, not just when it’s time for Wyoming and he has the skill set BARLOW, Cullen, who lives in “If you’re just siding with booming.” and experience to help the state. Page 4 Glenrock but works as a super- the party, then you’re not help- visor at retail store Ross Dress ing anyone,” he said. for Less, said that he noticed He said that when it comes a void in which the people’s to making hard decisions and voice wasn’t being heard. He figuring out which programs said legislators’ decision not to should be cut he would listen expand Medicaid was particu- to the people and attempt to larly harmful to his district. So figure out the most responsible, he decided to run. forward-looking way to make Chief among his concerns reductions. As a rule, though, is the economy. He said he he said education is generally

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but that so far one hasn’t been presented to the there is a streamlined process and continuity legislature. so we get the best value for citizens.” District 4 (GOP) “I think there is a way forward that would And ultimately, he said, the state needs to definitely benefit (the sate) from the Affordable take a more “robust look” at what ends up in Care Act,” he said. “I (still) have my reserva- the budget and to spend “only what we have on Name: Dan Kirkbride tions, but do I think it could be beneficial? hand, not what we think we’ll have.” Office sought: State Rep. District 4 Absolutely.” If re-elected, Barlow said that his constitu- Regardless, in order to get anything done, he ents will get the same engaged leadership style Party: Republican said the budget and decreased revenue in the that they’ve received in the past — a style that’s Born: Cheyenne state will have to be dealt with. He said that it’s included talking with people year round and time now for a contraction of government pro- sending out a newsletter when the legislature Lives in: Chugwater grams that were expanded during boom years. gavels out. Occupation: Cattle rancher He said the state needs to look at the budget “My job is to listen. And to take on issues and see what “we absolutely need.” that are important to my community. My only Age: 63 For things like healthcare, “we need to take interest is Wyoming’s best interest. I don’t have Email: [email protected] a step back and align policy with money, so a special interest,” he said.

Dan Kirkbride says that he’s always situation. He said that he would be a pro- Frank Eathorne someone who imagined himself running for ponent of thoroughly analyzing the budget. Office sought: State Rep. District 3 a political office, and now he’s done exactly The state smart ideas to help protect and that a couple times. advance the energy industry, and to help Party: Republican Kirkbride was elected to the Platte County those who’ve been laid off, of who don’t Born: Texas • Lives in: Douglas Board of Commissioners in 2003 and served have a job, find a job. until 2010, then he was elected to serve as a “You gotta have someone who finds the Occupation: Rancher state representative in 2013. balance,” he said. Key issues: Economy Kirkbride, a cattle rancher with five kids, He said in the future the state will have is now seeking re-election. Along with his to make serious cuts to its budget and live Age: 75 colleagues who are in a similar boat, he says as “Spartanly” as possible. Email: [email protected] that it’s his experience that sets him apart. Moving forward from there, he said, it He makes the case that in the legislature will be important for state residents to de- Frank Eathorne thinks the state is headed in a hard cuts now, before the problem worsens and there will be 29 lawmakers in 2017 with an cide if that sort of lifestyle is good enough bad direction, and he would like to steer it back there’s nothing to fall back on. average of one year of experience. To get or if other sorts of revenue streams should on course. “I think we’re better off to bite the bullet now things done, he said, you need someone like be looked at. The 75-year-old Douglas resident is running rather than kick the can down the road and get him with experience. “(People) should vote for me because for the District 03 house seat in an effort to state government back to the size it should be, “The Denver Broncos aren’t going to they need to send their most experienced improve the economy and help make the tough which I think is considerably smaller than it is bring a 14-year-old on to play quarterback,” guy to Legislature. I have 12 years of public budgetary decisions that lie ahead. now,” he said. he said. service experience . . . It’s a really crucial Eathorne is a former county commissioner Eathorne says that he’s for a broader look at Kirkbride said all the issues are magni- time in the state to try and get things right,” who has held leadership positions with the Con- energy in the state, including nuclear. He said fied right now because of the state’s fiscal he said. verse County Farm Bureau and the Wyoming he’s a proponent of fewer regulations and the Farm Bureau. He has also been instrumental in transfer of federal lands back to the state. his involvement with the Thunderbasin Grass- “I’m a strong believer in property rights and land Prairie Ecosystem Association, aiming to state rights, the Tenth Amendment. I think we need Tyler Shockley strike an agreement between farmers and ranch- to take a stand on some of those things,” he said. ers, and fish and wild life. Eathorne said that he also supports redistricting Office sought: State Rep. District 4 Eathorne says that it’s problematic the way along county lines. Party: Republican legislators have “kicked the ball down the road” He said people should vote for him because Born: Laramie with the budget. he would do a better job with the budget than his He doesn’t think it’s smart or responsible to opponent. Lives in: Wheatland respond to the financial situation by completely “I think I’m more fiscally responsible, more Occupation: Cattle services depleting the rainy day fund. Instead, if elected, socially and fiscally conservative. I think I can he would encourage law makers to make the do a better job,” he said. Key issues: Agriculture, economy Age: 21 Email: [email protected] Constitutional Conservative At 21, Shockley is the youngest person In order to make cuts, he said as an running for the Legislature this year. example, he would look at some of the Shockley said that as a student at the construction projects that were happening University of Wyoming one of the reasons and make sure that only the ones that were LIZ he decided to run was that because looking crucial to the state moved forward. around he saw all these other students strug- “Some of these things are wants, but not gling and in financial trouble and he wanted needs,” he said. to do something about it. Kirkbride has served as the president CHENEY “I would like to change the education of the Wyoming Junior Angus Association   system a bit to mandate a financial literacy re- since 2013; he’s also a couple classes away FOR CONGRESS quirement,” he said. “We teach kids to balance from receiving his business degree. chemical equations but not a checkbook.” “I’m going to be a really active voice and Another issue that’s important to him crucial in the improvement of this state as a THE COURAGE is the state’s budget. “We’re going to have whole ... I’d like to be active, involved in all To Lead the Fight some serious decisions to make. One thing parts of the district ... I would just encourage I want to make sure we do is protect the people to vote for me to bring a younger, THE CHARACTER services that are important for the people of fresher perspective to the state legislature,” To Stand Up for our state,” he said. he said. What Is Right THE EXPERIENCE Wyoming House Liz Cheney To Get Results Will Take Liz will: District 4 (CON.) a Stand. Fight for Wyoming’s Energy & Mining Industries Joe Michaels  Defend Wyoming’s Agriculture Office sought: State Rep. District 4 & Livestock Industries Party: Constitution No State Has Protect the 2nd Amendment Born: Syracuse, NY. Been Hurt More  Repeal & Replace Obamacare Lives in: Guernsey No photo by Barack Obama’s Support Families & Protect Life Occupation: Retired, Air Force available Key issues: Economy, regulations Policies than  Secure America’s Borders Age: 68 • Email: [email protected] Wyoming. Repeal Common Core

Joe Michaels seeks to represent the Constitu- former state school superintendent of her powers,  Defend the Constitution tion Party in the Wyoming Legislature. which was ruled unconstitutional. Now retired, he is a former Air Force and He said that he’s also for states taking back Army veteran, the director of the Wyoming control from the federal government. He said the Vote Republican Liz Cheney for Congress on August 16th. Youth Challenge Program and “dabbles” as a state should look at itself as a sovereign nation. bus driver. He said he’s the best person because he’s a He was born and raised in New York but has fresh face with new ideas. lived in Wyoming for years. He lives in Guernsey “I think we need some people there with fresh where he’s served on town council. ideas,” he said. He’s running to ensure that Wyoming upholds “I’m looking forward to serving the people the Constitution, he says. of House District 04 and be their voice in Chey- He criticized Kirkbride for voting to strip the enne,” he said. Paid for by Liz Cheney www.cheneyforwyoming.com for Wyoming Douglas Budget and Glenrock Independent August 10-11, 2016 Election-5 Wyoming House District 6 (GOP)

Aaron Clausen Ed Werner Office sought: State Rep. Dis- Office sought: State Rep. trict 6 District 6 Party: Republican Party: Republican Born: Douglas Born: Douglas Lives in: Douglas Lives in: Douglas Occupation: Rancher, real Occupation: Business- estate, tourism man Key issues: Economy Key issues: Experience Age: 39 and economy Email: Aaron.clausen@ya- Age: 58 hoo.com Email: [email protected]

Aaron Clausen is ready to take the next who likes talking to people and getting as Former Converse County for CANDO Wyoming. He He acknowledged that step. much information as possible before mak- Commissioner Ed Werner also has 35-plus years of “getting the message out For years he’s worked behind the scenes ing any decisions. says experience is key to various business experience that experience does count” with the legislature as a lobbyist of sorts for In his calculation, the more options you understanding issues and and previously served as was going to be among his various agricultural organizations. In that can create, the better. making things happen in chairman of the Converse greatest challenges. capacity, he’s worked to try and create and He said that he’s always open to different the Wyoming Legislature, County Board of Commis- But when it comes to the affect policy. perspectives and respectful debate. In fact, especially in this time of sioners. budget, he said that it will be But now he’s running for House District 6. he said differing opinions are necessary. economic uncertainty. An engineer by training, important to have people in He said the decision to run came after “If you and I think the same, then one of The 58-year-old Repub- he said the way he approach- state government who un- he was asked by coalition of Republicans. us is unnecessary,” he said. lican, who is making a bid es problems — attempting to derstand local government He sees the position as being more about He said one of the best things the state for House District 6, said find the root cause instead so that they know the rami- “function than ideals,” meaning that it’s can do is keep taxes low and limit regula- that his local government of slapping a Band-Aid on fications of their actions. knowing how to get things done and done tions. and business experience the symptoms —would be Werner said the state well rather than having a specific agenda He said he has “a love for the land and — as well as his approach an asset to state government. can’t continue to slash its about which you’re passionate. communities,” and that people should vote to budgetary decisions and He said that it is his years way out of the recession and Don’t get him wrong, though. He’s con- for him because of his diverse background problem solving — make of business and government now was the time to dip into cerned about the economy. and public sector experience. him the best fit for the job. experience that most sets reserves. “The budget is going to be the biggest Bringing with him a diverse background “We need to get back him apart given the massive Werner was hesitant to issue,” he said. in oil and gas issues, of imminent domain to basics,” he said of the turnover expected at the outline specific legislative He said that it will be important to miti- and other policy issues, he said that he state’s economy, acknowl- state House. goals. However, he did ex- gate cuts to services. He says he’s a good would be the best person to represent the edging the role that energy “Fifty percent of the press optimism about the person for the gig because he’s someone district. has played. “We need to House is going to be rook- potential for policy innova- do what we can to support ies,” he said. tion in Wyoming. what’s left.” “If you are running your The incumbent for the Werner is the managing own business, who would seat, which represents areas Chris Sorge partner of Werner Solutions, you want to take charge? of Douglas, Glenrock, Roll- Office sought: State Rep. Dis- a Douglas-based business Somebody who has just ing Hills and Esterbrook, trict 6 consulting company. Before dabbled in (government) or is Rep. Richard Cannady, that, Werner was the busi- someone who has experi- R-Glenrock, who is not Party: Republican ness development director ence?” seeking reelection. Born: Nebraska Lives in: Douglas Occupation: Shift manager at Arby’s Key issues: Economy, anti- Wyoming House corruption Age: 25 Email: [email protected] District 6 (DEM) Chris Sorge has lived in fiscal situation. He said that he’s against Shalyn Anderson the Douglas area since 2010 He says that the state can expanding Medicaid be- but before that grew up in make up for decreased rev- cause he fears it will come Office sought: State Rep. District 6 central Nebraska where he enues without raising taxes with “strings attached” from Party: Democrat got his first taste of politics by looking at all the waste the federal government. Born: Casper in grade school. in state government. “People should vote for Since that time he said He said this ultimately me because I have the best Lives in: Glenrock he’s always been interested is about using conservative interests for them. I am the Occupation: Helps with bees at in government. principles to make deci- most conservative person He ran for office in 2012 sions, which he said doesn’t running. I’m going to be Deer Creek Honey and 2014 but lost both times. include cutting education. the candidate with the big- Key issues: Economy, education, He said that he’s running Sorge is also adamantly gest voice,” he said. this time around to end cor- opposed to the Common “This is going to be healthcare ruption at the state level and Core State Standards, which a very important elec- Age: 33 break up the current “lovely set benchmarks for what tion. With the federal political system.” students should learn when. government getting out Email: [email protected] He said he’s upset with Common Core was previ- of hand and pushing its current elected officials who ously tied to the Bush-era weight around, we need Shalyn Anderson is a Wyoming native education programs, for example. She said he thinks didn’t do enough No Child Left Behind Act, a candidate who won’t be who loves the state and feels that Repub- these are the sort of long-term investments to prepare for the current but isn’t anymore. crooked,” he said. licans (she considered herself one of them that could insulate Wyoming’s economy until recently) are not putting the money in from future busts and help people gain skills the right place. that could lead to employment. She says her main focus is expanding When it comes to Medicaid expansion she Medicaid and making sure that women in said that doing so would greatly benefit a lot VOTE the state, especially single mothers, get the of people in the state. services they need. Bottom line: “I will fight, fight, fight for August 16,2016 She said that right now women in the state the people of this state,” she said. aren’t being served by their legislators, most And if she doesn’t make it, she said, she of whom are men. hopes whomever is elected fixes healthcare Rick Grant She said that she would like to see money in the state and gives citizens more bang for Converse County go to the right place. She wants to see better their buck when it comes to education. Commissioner I am committed to ERIC BARLOW protecting moral principals and private property rights with legal Ridin’ For WYO and common sense decisions. House District 3

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Doug Olson Rene’ Kemper Lives in: Douglas Lives in: Douglas Occupation: Retired Occupation: Executive Age: 71 Director of Youth Devel- Email: dougolson99@ opment Service yahoo.com Age: 53 Email: rskemper@out- look.com

Longtime Douglas resi- budgets ahead, she says she’s “Crisis is an opportunity Doug Olson is perhaps as pragmatic as He said when it comes to budgeting that dent Rene’ Kemper has the already been dealing with for change,” she said. he is feisty. it’s important to “live in the now but plan experience. similar such budgets as a Kemper said that the city The incumbent 71-year-old town council- for the future.” She’s served on the City manager of a non-profit. should try to encourage new man and former longtime railroad worker is One of the plans that he has to cut costs, of Douglas’ Planning Com- Which means she knows business whenever it can running for re-election so that “he can make he said, is to educate people about the power mission board since last year. how to run a lean ship with- and, to that end, it should a difference.” of recycling. She’s a member of the out compromising quality. eliminate bureaucratic red He says that too often local leaders forget He said that contaminated trash is almost Converse County Commu- “I believe these decisions tape whenever possible so that they work for the taxpayers — but he three times as expensive as non-contami- nity Services Block Grant need to be data-driven,” that its easier for small busi- says that’s a fact never lost on him. nated. Tripartite Board. Kemper said. “We need to ness owners to succeed. If elected again, he said that he will make To save money, he also said the city could She’s an active Rotarian be able to look at the data She applauded the “First sure that the town’s infrastructure is main- look at local government positions and to see and has been for many years. and say, ‘Are these programs Thursday Downtown Doug- tained and that the council is held account- if there is any overlap in duties. If there is, She’s served on the Gov- effective? Are they what the las event. “What an amazing able for its actions. he said, those positions could be eliminated. ernor’s State Advisory Coun- community wants?’ You can opportunity for the commu- The self-identified fiscal conservative And if not, he said, there are some positions cil on Juvenile Justice, which look at each program.” nity,” she said. said he’s not afraid to ask tough questions that might be able to be doubled up. she was appointed to in 2008. As an operator of a group If elected, she said, she and to ruffle feathers from time to time if it He said people should vote for him be- She’s been the Presi- home, she said she’s become would be a supportive of means making sure that the town’s money cause he’s an honest person who cares about dent of the Wyoming Youth experienced in going to the similar events that could isn’t being wasted. the town. Services Association three legislature and lobbying for have a positive effect on the times. its needs. She said she would community. And she’s the executive do the same for Douglas. She said she loves the director of Douglas’ Youth Kemper said she doesn’t community. Development Services. have a hard-and-fast agenda, “We have a wonderful Now, as the only woman as “it blinds you to the objec- quality of life,” she said of Adam Hughes running, Kemper wants to tive,” but that instead she the city. “It’s no big deal to Lives in: Douglas serve on the city council. wants to come in and listen leave the car running in front With a bachelor’s in edu- to the people and what they of the post office — I want Occupation: business cation and a master’s in want and need. to represent that. I want to owner organizational management, She said that even though encourage that and support she thinks she’ll be a perfect the city faces a tough finan- that . . . I’m looking out for Age: 43 person for the job. cial situation, there is op- the best interest of the com- Email: adam@hughes- As the city looks at tough portunity. munity,” she said. fordouglas.com

Monty Gilbreath Lives in: Douglas Occupation: Douglas School Adam Hughes is a business owner who But Hughes said that when it comes to the District Rec Center and stands for economic diversification. budget, “numbers tell the tale.” He was born in the midwest and has “We can only maintain what we can sus- Food Services Director worked in the oil and natural gas industry tain,” he said, adding, “We have to always Email: mhgilbreath@hot- since 1994. look at the larger picture. If cuts need to hap- He said he’s been through many boom pen, they must be balanced with maintaining mail.com and bust cycles before. services for the greater public. I will not tell Currently, he owns and operates three anyone they are immune from cuts. That Monty missed his scheduled interview businesses. would be a lie.” and didn’t respond to subsequent attempts “I feel I bring a different view to the coun- Hughes’ vision for the future includes to reschedule. cil seeing as I do not work for any govern- attracting more diverse businesses to the ment agency,” he wrote in an email. community. He said that between top-notch He knows that the city is headed for schools, law enforcement and the hospital, tough economic times and he doesn’t think that shouldn’t be too difficult a task. that raising taxes is necessarily the answer. “Our town is a great place to raise a fam- U.S. House (Con. & Lib.) He believes that federal money if available ily. Let’s keep it that way and make it better, might need to be pursued in order to spur so our kids come back and raise their families Daniel Clyde Cummings jumped into the race He also staunchly opposes social economic development. here,” he said. Cummings after being approached by a party welfare and so-called entitlement Party: Con- leader. He said it’s an effort to le- programs. stitution gitimize the party, which has yet to “No evil in America is as preva- Born: Utah obtain a congressional seat. lent as the desire to quit working,” Lives in: “I perceived the party’s need and he said. Casper my ability and took it immediately,” Cummings said that he thinks Occupation: Doc- he said. the country is headed for disaster. tor Cummings said that he’s for dras- He said it’s a difficult message for Key issues: power of federal tically smaller federal government. people to grasp. “It’s obstructed by government, national debt, restoring “I don’t just meant more slowly apathy more than anything else,” he constitutional restraints growing in size,” he said, clarifying said. He surmised that people prob- Age: 69 that he would like to “close all agen- ably “need to suffer” before getting Email: [email protected] cies unrelated to defence.” the message. He said he would also like to in- “If they want a better world for For Daniel Clyde Cummings, a troduce a constitutional amendment their grandchildren, they should not primary care physician from Casper, forbidding Congress from borrowing vote for the status quo,” he said. the Constitution is central to every- money and requiring it to pay back “The status quo is going over a cliff. thing that the government does. the national debt in 50 years. It’s time to turn America around. “

Lawrence bachelor’s in the subject and worked that if elected, he would work hard Struempf as a systems engineer. He also has for Wyoming in Congress, defending Party: Lib- a master’s in business and is getting Americans’ rights and freedoms. ertarian (for- ready to defend his doctoral disserta- With his background in technol- mer Republi- tion in instructional technology. ogy and agriculture, Struempf said he can) He’s a rancher and has worked would be an asset to the House and Born: in the cattle industry and embodied its relevant committees. Riverton the Wyoming ethics; additionally, Struempf wants to protect and Lives in: Laramie he worked his way through college, improve the American education. He Occupation: Rancher, network driving semis. says that he’s against privatizing pub- systems engineer, professor Struempf, who was previously lic education. Like many, he would Key issues: economy, education, registered as a Republican, decided to like to diversify the economy. He scope of government enter the race as a Libertarian because proposes bringing data centers to the Age: 46 he felt the platform better aligned state and building the infrastructure Email: [email protected] with his politics and also because he to attract those businesses. wanted to challenge Cheney, who he “Wyoming is the best place in the Instead of law or politics, the thinks will win the primary elections. nation to move data centers,” he said, Wyoming native has a background Struempf said that he’s an honest, adding that those jobs would “greatly in computer science. He received his hard worker, just like his father, and benefit the economy.” Paid for by Mike Colling Election-7 Douglas Budget and Glenrock Independent August 10-11, 2016 Glenrock Town Council (nonpartisan race; two 4-year terms and one 2-year term open; four candidates advance for the 4 year and two for the 2 year)

Bruce Roumell Christopher Lamb Lives in: Glenrock Lives in: Glenrock Occupation: Plumber Occupation: Unavailable Age: Unavailable Age: Unavailable Email: broumell@ Email: [email protected] glenrock.org

Bruce Roumell, a lifelong Glenrock resident, is completing his second time on the town council. Chris Lamb missed his interview and then didn’t He served once before from July 1989 until December 1994, then was re- respond to subsequent attempts to reschedule. elected in November 2012. He was in Alaska and did not return calls or message when this election guide was compiled.

Russ Dalgarn Lives in: Glenrock Dayton Lewis Occupation: Emergency Lives in: Glenrock Manager for Converse Occupation: Self-em- County ployed geologist Age: 47 Age: 56 Email: lfmedic24@yahoo. Email: dlewis@vcn. com com

Russ Dalgarn has been sit- cal politics to “try and make than along party lines. ing on the Town Council in the sure that we steer Glenrock in He says he works hard to interim position left vacant by the right direction during this soften the gap between town the resignation of Chase An- economic downturn and do management and the council finson since early this spring. what’s right for the residents in an effort to curb problems When Dayton Lewis started getting are better apprised as to what’s going on. He spends his days at the of our community.” before they escalate. involved in council a couple years ago, He said that he would also bridge the Emergency Management Dalgarn knows firsthand “Looking at all the politi- going to meetings and things like that, he perceived divide between council mem- Coordinator for Converse what the office entails as a cal stuff going on in the coun- said the thing that surprised him was the bers. He said that it’s crucial to be able to County and his Saturday temporary council member. ty, being fiscally responsible lack of involvement from the community. disagree from time to time, but that the evenings volunteering for “I consider myself a is of upmost importance to That’s one of the things that he’d like to benefit of disagreement, of differing ideas, Valentine Speedway during conservative,” he said. But Glenrock, and I want to make change as a town councilman. He said one comes from compromising. the summer. knows at the local level deci- sure the residents’ money is of his ideas for closing the gap would be “I want to bring some civility to coun- He decided to get into lo- sions must be more pragmatic used wisely,” he said. to live broadcast town meetings online and cil,” he said, adding, “We’re all in this to improve transparency, so that people boat together.”

Name: Roy Kincaid Terry Gray Lives in: Glenrock Lives in: Glenrock Occupation: Safety and Age: 63 health specialist Email: profduncan1@ Age: 64 yahoo.com Email: rvkincaid@hotmail. com

Being in the sit there and see the gridlock Kincaid said that he believes community the last decade, between council members and South Rec is the town’s “hid- Roy Kincaid and his family the mayor,” he said. “I didn’t den gem” and that it could have really come to love it. see a lot of compromising. be leveraged to bring more “Couldn’t think of a better It got to the point where we people and business to the The only dog Terry Gray has in the fight downtown and see the town succeed and place to want to live,” he said. weren’t doing the people’s town. is that he wants to see the town succeed, businesses flourish. He added that he That’s part of the reason business; it was more about He said in the future, he he said. thought it would be important to bring he’s decided to run for town personalities on council.” knows the town will have to Gray, 63, was appointed to the town something unique to the town that could council, he said. That’s the other part that tighten its budget, and that it council after Brandy Popp resigned earlier attract people off the highway. Kincaid said that he doesn’t got him involved, he said. will be important to figure out this year. Gray also applied to fill another “We need something really unique,” have a personal agenda but If elected, he said he would how to spend and cut wisely. position on the council that became avail- he said. that he just wants to do what’s do the people’s business be- “I want to be a voice for able, but that spot ultimately went to Russ As a closing manager at Super Foods, right for those in the com- cause he doesn’t think “we’re the community... We’ve got Dalgarn. he said, he gets to talk to his constituents, munity. being heard like we should a great community, but right Gray described his politics as “very and if elected for another term, he said he He said that when he start- be.” He said he would change now council is not doing conservative” and said that he wanted to would always have an open ear for com- ed going to council meetings that. His goal would be to great. It doesn’t have to be run for council to continue to be a voice munity members — and he would always it didn’t seem like that was listen to everyone and to rep- that way. Sometimes, you for the community. represent the community’s interest. the case for previous councils. resent the town’s best interests have to compromise. Some- Recently retired, he now works for the “I believe in Wyoming values,” he said. “Going to these council to the best of his ability. times, you have to give a local grocery store, Super Foods, but prior Gray said that in figuring out how to meetings ... it was hard to Like the current mayor, little,” he said. to that he worked as a safety professional vote on matters it’s paramount to him to for the energy sector and also an EMT — decide whether something is good for the a career that took him all over the world. town. Chad Beer Gray, a longtime Glenrock resident, “If it’s good for the town, I’ll vote for Lives in: Glenrock says that he doesn’t have an agenda and it. If it only benefits a few, he said, I’m that it’s his belief that people on council against it.” Age: Not available shouldn’t. He said in the future the town will have Email: [email protected] “I think people should be free of ties,” to tighten up its spending, but that there No photo he said. are little things that can be done on council That way, he added, people can best to ease the hurt from the town community available The newspaper reached out to Chad Beer multiple times to decide what’s best for the town. and that it will be important to spend and schedule an interview. Each time, he said he would call back He said he would like to improve the cut wisely in upcoming budget sessions. to schedule an interview but never did. Election-8 Douglas Budget and Glenrock Independent August 10-11, 2016 United States House (GOP)

Darin Smith Heath Beaudry Jason Adam Senteney Leland Christensen Liz Cheney Name: Mike Konsmo Party: Republican Party: Republican Party: Republican Party: Republican Party: Republican Party: Republican Born: Laramie Born: Salt Lake City, Utah Born: Torrington Born: Utah Born: Wisconsin Born: Washington Lives in: Cheyenne Lives in: Evanston Lives in: Torrington Lives in: Alta Lives in: Wilson Lives in: Powell Occupation: Executive for Occupation: U.S. Bank loan Occupation: Corrections of- Occupation: Retired law en- Occupation: Lawyer, govern- Occupation: Professor Christian Broadcasting Network officer ficer forcement and military special ment, author, Fox News con- Key issues: Economy, educa- Key issues: Economy, curtail- Key issues: economy, con- Key issues: tax reform, econ- forces tributor tion ing executive power gressional reform omy, military, Constitution Key issues: Economy, federal Key issues: Economy, fed- Age: 39 Age: 42 Age: 43 Age: 38 deregulation eral government reform, restor- Email: mikekonsmo@gmail. Email: info@smithforwyo- Email: heath.beaudry2016@ Email: jasonsenteneyforcon- Age: 57 ing conservative values, national com ming.com gmail.com [email protected] Email: lelandchris59@gmail. security and education com Age: 49 Mike Konsmo, a professor Darin Smith is a fourth- Longtime Wyoming resident Jason Senteney is a former Email: liz@cheneyforwyo- at Northwest College in Powell, generation Wyomingite who was Heath Beaudry wants to “make Marine who now works for the Leland Christensen has lived ming.com felt a responsibility to throw his raised in Rock Springs but cur- Wyoming first” but he is practi- Wyoming Department of Correc- most of his life in Wyoming. He name in the mix. rently resides in Cheyenne with cal about what he’ll be able to actions as a corrections officer. But says the state offers more than Liz Cheney, the daughter That’s because, he said, re- his wife and kids. complish if elected to Congress. in the past, Senteney has held a just a place to live; it offers a of former Vice President Dick cently he’s watched too many For the past 11 years he’s “Let’s be honest,” the Evan- variety of positions in different way to live. Cheney, is making her second run students of his graduate only to served as an executive for the ston resident who helps people fields — and it’s that experience As a veteran of the Army spe- for U.S. Congress. struggle to find a job. He had Christian Broadcasting Network. obtain loans at U.S. Bank said. that makes him think he’s the cial forces, an ex-law enforce- Cheney, who lives in Wilson to do something, he said. He He says this business experience “One person cannot make the best person for the job. ment member, a businessman, a with her husband and five kids, couldn’t just stand by. is what sets him apart from other difference.” Born in Torrington and then commissioner and a state senator, ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014, Konsmo said the jump from candidates. Beaudry, who has worked in moving throughout the region Christensen says that he’s proved challenging incumbent Mike the classroom to the campaign Smith is running for Congress the energy, technology, health before returning “home’ to Wyo- himself to his constituents and Enzi, but ultimately dropped out trail wasn’t that big of a leap. in order to “export Wyoming and finance sectors, realizes that ming, Senteney has worked that he now wants to bring that of the race, citing family health “It was comfortable,” he said, values to Washington.” Too sounds depressing, but he says in broadcast, mortgages, as a way of life to the next level: issues. adding that as a teacher, he’s often, he says, it’s the other way it doesn’t have to be. That’s why volunteer firefighter and as an Congress. An outspoken critic of the learned that listening is even around. And he wants to change he plans to build relationships in executive team leader for major Christensen, 57, who chairs Obama administration, Cheney more important than talking. And that. order to get things done. retailer. He’s also served on the Wyoming Senate Judiciary said she’s the best person for the that’s what he’s been doing. Smith says he’s a proponent He says he plans to diversify the Air Quality Small Business Committee, said that he decided job because she’s a strict constitu- The issue at the forefront of of “simple solutions to complex the economy, to end congressio- Compliance Advisory Panel for to run after the incumbent, Cyn- tional conservative with the most his campaign is the economy. problems.” He says there is a nal gridlock and to help new and the State of Wyoming — a posi- thia Lummis, encouraged him to experience and she wants to limit “Since the beginning I’ve single problem at the heart of old energies succeed in the state. tion appointed by the Governor. throw his hat in the ring. federal power. been pushing to fix the econo- the complex issues that he says But Beaudry says that perhaps “I believe it’s my diverse ex- He said the No. 1 issue to him “We have to absolutely roll my,” he said. ail our country: a “disconnect” the greatest impact of voting for perience that makes me the best right now is bringing jobs back back federal government. We have To do that, Konsmo, like oth- between the political class and him would be sending a “real candidate,” Senteney said. to the state. One of the ways to have fundamental regulatory ers, aims to stabilize the state’s everyone else. person” to Washington D.C. — Senteney ran for the seat in he plans to do so is by cutting reform. We need to downsize and energy resources through the “I want to level the playing someone who would listen to the 2014, going up against and losing bureaucratic red tape that is suf- abolish some agencies,” she said. pursuing of terminals on the field,” he said. people of Wyoming, who would to incumbent U.S. Rep. Cynthia focating the prospects of oil and Cheney said that two of the West Coast. Smith proposes increasing represent their interests, and who Lummis, who announced this other energy sectors that he says agencies that she would like to see “We have an amazing amount congressional accountability wouldn’t be afraid to buck the year that she wouldn’t seek have been demonized by federal dismantled are the Environmental of coal — we need to create by ending federal pensions for status quo. re-election. He said that he’s agencies and thus placed at the Protection Agency and the Bureau the industry to sell it,” he said, Congress members and requir- “We don’t need anymore the only candidate this election back of the line. of Land Management. To accom- specifically pointing to the pos- ing lawmakers to rely on the friggin’ lawyers, we don’t need season from the previous race. “The federal government can plish the feat, she said she would sibility of using it for non-energy Social Security System — the any Wall Street bankers,” he Senteney says that he would come in and pick winners and gut funding for the agencies and related purposes. system on which most ordinary says. “We need to have someone like to see “real” tax reform losers,” he said. then get rid of them completely. Konsmo also wants to boost Americans rely. He also supports who is an advocate for the state, whereby the entire system is Christensen says that the Cheney said that she’s also for tourism and recreation industries, a proposed bill to cut Congress someone who is willing to talk to “revamped.” He also supports Cowboy State needs to break repealing Common Core State as well as improve infrastructure, members’ pay by 10 percent someone and not at someone, and transitioning away from an in- away from that sort of thinking, Standards, the set of standards such as expanding access to each year they don’t balance the confront those hard questions.” come tax, replacing it with a too. He said the state needs to that outlines what is taught in high-speed internet, to entice federal budget. Having experienced the ef- national sales tax. utilize all of the energy resources school. new business. And finally, he Smith also supports attempt- fects of downsizing, having In addition, he would like at its disposal in order to prosper. But one of the most important wants to boost the support small ing to make the country energy been through the tough times to see congressional term lim- At the same time, he said that issues to Cheney, she says, is the businesses in the state receive. independent by creating condi- that many in the state are cur- its in order to get “new blood it’s also important to fight for energy industry. She says that Konsmo says through boost- tions that he says will increase rently going through, he says circulating through Congress” coal — an industry that brought Obama’s policies have damaged ing the economy the state can demand for natural gas, and he’s that he would be “emotionally and he would like diversify the his family to the state. those industries in the state. She accomplish another much-need for promoting coal and attempt- connected” to the people and economy. Christensen also said that says “radical environmentalists” task: giving its young people a ing to export it to different parts would engage in those “tough “When I’m not in session and if elected he would bring the have taken over governmental reason to stay in the state. About of Asia. conversations.” not meeting with voters I will “Wyoming way” of budgeting agencies and that their powers 8 percent of Wyoming residents When it comes to education, be meeting with leaders from to the national level by demand- need to be reigned in. The same ages 16 to 34 leave the state Smith would like to bolster local around the country.” ing a “balanced-checkbook” people, she says, are hurting ag- every year. school district and state control. approach. ricultural industries.

Tim Paul Paad Stubson (DEM) Party: Party: U.S. House Republican Republi- Born: can Michigan Born: Lives in: Casper Charlie Hardy Ryan Greene Casper Lives in: Party: Demo- Party: Demo- Occupation: Casper crat crat Director of safety Occupation: Born: Chey- Born: Rock and personnel Small business attorney enne Springs Key issues: Rolling back federal Age: 44 Lives in: Lives in: regulations, national security and the Email: [email protected] Casper Rock Springs economy Occupa- Occupation: Age: 63 After growing up in the state, Tim tion: Priest, author, Business owner, Email: [email protected] Subson went to the University of Wyoming speaker, superintendent, executive, pipe for his undergraduate education and then substitute teacher welder “I’m a citizen lobbyist,” the 63-year- crossed North 15th Street in Laramie for Key issues: International relations, economy, Key issues: Economy, health care, education old says, pointing to such experience as law school. health care and education Age: 33 his time lobbying for a Wyoming citizen’s After graduating, he eventually moved Age: 77 Email: [email protected] right to carry a concealed weapon without on to the Wyoming House of Representa- Email: [email protected] a permit. tives, where he’s been elected four times. One of two Democrats running for the state’s Paad isn’t from Wyoming originally, He says that for nine years during the Running as a Democrat can be a lonely experi- vacant congressional seat, Rock Springs resident but he’s lived here for years. He says he’s legislative session he’s worked hard for his ence in Wyoming. But it’s not one that Charlie Hardy Ryan Greene says you don’t have to be a Repub- a Wyomingite by choice, not chance. constituents on issues such as health care, is complaining about. lican to be a Wyomingite or to espouse Wyoming He said that the country is in trouble education and the economy. Hardy, 77, a former Catholic priest and a long- values. and that it’s in need of strong leadership, Meanwhile, through his day job as a time advocate for social justice who now lives in Indeed, as a hunter and fisherman, a supporter and he feels he’s the person best equipped small business attorney, he says that he’s Casper, said that he decided to run for just a handful of the Second Amendment, an energy worker to carry the torch. gotten the experience to witness the impact of reasons. and businessman, and a member of the “working As a safety director for a trucking of federal regulations on businesses. First, like his Republican counterparts, he would class,” Greene says he embodies Wyoming values. company, he said he’s witnessed the ef- “This give me a unique background,” like to improve the state’s economy. But he proposes Greene, who works as an operations director fects of federal regulations first-hand and he says. a different method — namely, through better wages, for his family’s company, Greene’s Energy Ser- how regulations can stifle job creation. He Stubson said he would fight to “secure a diverse economy and better access to education. vices, decided to run after watching a Republican- wants to change that. the border,” uphold the Second Amend- Hardy proposes raising the minimum wage to controlled Congress fail to get anything done for His chief concerns are returning energy ment, stand by anti-abortion principles, $15 an hour and treating education and healthcare Wyoming people. jobs to Wyoming, stabilizing oil prices, champion a balanced budget approach to as rights, not luxuries. When the state’s economy went bust, he said his ending the moratorium on coal leases, se- the federal government, bolster national “Healthcare is the largest reason for bankruptcy,” family’s company had to lay off many hardwork- curing the borders, fortifying the military, security and roll back governmental health he said. ing employees. empowering Congress and making health care regulations, while promising to make Hardy would also like to remove money from He says then he looked to Republicans for care for veterans more reliable. health care more affordable and available. politics. He says through raising money politicians answers, he watched them shrug their shoulders Although market conditions are largely But like many other candidates, the become beholden to the donors who help them and point to the president. responsible for the current downturn in the state’s rocky economy is a chief concern get elected instead of the constituents who do the For Greene, it wasn’t enough. It seemed to energy sector, Paad says there are things — and something that he wants to improve electing. underscore a fundamental problem, he said — that can be done at the congressional level – by limiting the federal government’s role And finally, he would like to work to bring namely, that when times are good Republicans to spark demand and production. His ideas in the energy industry and other private Wyoming values such as “cooperation, respect and take credit and when they are bad, they blame include establishing ports in Oregon and sectors. compassion,” back to Washington, D.C. Washington. Washington and asserting energy indepen- “Right now, the government is picking He’s not too worried about this being a red For Greene, the state of Wyoming’s economy is dence largely through dismantling OPEC, winners and losers,” he said. state. He said, “There are more closet Democrats important. Not only is it at the center of his family’s the union of oil producing countries that To do so, he will “speak to their in Wyoming than you can imagine.” Adding that business, but it’s been at the center of his entire life. regulate the amount of oil each country is interests,”referring to people who oppose his campaign is counting on women voting how Central to his campaign is the fact that Wyo- allowed to produce. fossil fuels. He said that Wyoming’s coal they want to vote. “They don’t feel they have a ming has gone through three major busts in 60 Paad is aware of the obstructionism in could be presented as a way to improve choice,” he said. years. That’s why, if elected, Greene is proposing Congress from career politicians whose environmental conditions by exporting it to Having traveled the world, Hardy would like to to help diversify the economy, “inside and outside jobs have become a tenured position. countries that burn “dirtier” coal. bring compassion and sensibility to Congress. of the energy sector.”