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Lovell boys, girls third at Worland track meet
By David PeckAfter a split squad competed at Cody and Greybull on March 26, the Lovell High School track and field squad came together for the Warrior Twilight Invitational in Worland last Thursday, March 31.
Both the Lovell boys squad and the Lovell girls placed third in the nine-team field. The Lovell boys tallied 115.5 points and finished just three points behind second-place Cody. Powell won the meet with 207 points. The Lovell girls scored 88 points and finished behind Cody with 204 points and Powell with 121.
Compared to the weekend before, some Lovell athletes improved their times, heights and distances, while others fell back a bit.
“In the second meet of the year you’re going to have that,” coach Joe Koritnik said. “Some kids progress and move forward, others stay the same or drop back. It depends on their training, and injuries play a role. Some kids are battling muscle strains, which limit the amount of training they can do at this point.”
One athlete who took a large leap forward was junior Miranda Griffis, who improved by 27 feet in the discus from Cody to Worland and placed third with a throw of 106-11, breaking her school record of 103-10 set last season. She is now just six inches from pre-qualifying for State.
Junior Schuylar Davis improved from the Cody meet by nearly 14 feet, throwing the discus 97-10 to place fifth in Worland.
Griffis also set a personal record in the shot put, placing seventh with a throw of 30-9½. Davis finished 11th at 28-8½, also a PR.
“Miranda is our athlete of the week,” Koritnik said. “Not only did she re-set the school record in the discus, she went over 30 feet in the shot and that shows a lot of progress. Coach Lindsay has indicated that she’s ready to pop one. We’re getting to the kind of numbers where we’ll be a viable scorer (in the throws) at any meet we’re at. Schuylar, too, is continuing to show similar improvement. It’s a great day when you PR in both events.”
In the jumps, Jodi Walker won the triple jump with a leap of 32-11, improving by a foot from the Worland meet and pre-qualifying for State. Alyssa Geiser was third at 31-7.
“It takes a while for jumpers to come around and get back in the groove,” Koritnik said. “It’s the same with Karen (Koritnik). Jodi showed improvement and that’s encouraging.”
Freshman Kim Shumway won the long jump at 16-3½, followed by Karen Koritnik at 15-7. Susie Shumway placed third in the high jump at 4-7, battling the wind.
The Lady Bulldogs found success in running events at Worland. The 1,600-meter relay team of Geiser, Koritnik and Susie and Kim Shumway captured first place with a time of 4:21.18 and is looking good, Coach Koritnik said.
“They improved their time and are a real solid group, especially if we get Amanda (Shumway) back,” he said. “The team could have a special time. We want to make sure we have the best 4-by-4 team that we can put out there.”
The quartet of Chelsey Ellis, Kim Shumway, Walker and Geiser placed second in the 400-meter relay, covering the lap in 53.13.
“That’s not a bad time,” Koritnik said. “I was pleased with that.”
In individual races, Susie Shumway won the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:02.23, and Kim Shumway placed second in the 1,600 at 5:45.75.
“That was a solid effort for Susie,” Koritnik said. “She looked good. With a few more quarters she’ll be around the 60-second mark.”
The coach also said Kim Shumway will learn to run a better tactical race as she gains experience, noting that she wanted to stay ahead of her middle school nemesis, Anne Brinegar, and set the pace, whereas as a better sprinter, it would have been better for Shumway to let the Cody runner “do the work” out front and then pass her down the stretch.
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Ronald David Rose obituary
Aug. 19, 1933 – March 31, 2011
Longtime Burlington resident Ronald David Rose died in the comfort of his home in Burlington on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the age of 77. Cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Celebration Open House for Ronald David Rose will take place on April 9, 2011 at the LDS Cultural Hall in Burlington. Food and mingling will be from 4 to 6 p.m. with a fun memories program for all to participate at 5 p.m. Casual dress, three-wheelers and golf carts welcome.
Ron was born in Deadwood, S.D., on Aug. 19, 1933, to Lloyd B. Rose and Katherine Iva VanKirk Rose. Ron would say his life really began on Aug. 23, 1958, when he dedicated himself in marriage to Norma Jeannette Davis of Burlington. They spent their first years of marriage in Iowa, later residing in Nebraska and Colorado, before returning Norma to Burlington in 1976.
After retiring from his labors as a mechanic, he enjoyed wood-crafting funny do-dads and what-nots then three-wheeling around to share them near and far across the Basin.
Left behind are his wife, Norma; daughter, Ronda (Paul) Thatch, grandsons, David and Tanner Rohrer and sister, Jan (Ivar) Andreason.
Golly gee whiz, no flowers or gifts please!
Donations for the Burlington volunteer EMTS are being accepted in Ron’s name at Security State Bank, P.O. Box 531, Basin, WY 82410.
Longtime Burlington resident Ronald David Rose died in the comfort of his home in Burlington on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the age of 77. Cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Celebration Open House for Ronald David Rose will take place on April 9, 2011 at the LDS Cultural Hall in Burlington. Food and mingling will be from 4 to 6 p.m. with a fun memories program for all to participate at 5 p.m. Casual dress, three-wheelers and golf carts welcome.
Ron was born in Deadwood, S.D., on Aug. 19, 1933, to Lloyd B. Rose and Katherine Iva VanKirk Rose. Ron would say his life really began on Aug. 23, 1958, when he dedicated himself in marriage to Norma Jeannette Davis of Burlington. They spent their first years of marriage in Iowa, later residing in Nebraska and Colorado, before returning Norma to Burlington in 1976.
After retiring from his labors as a mechanic, he enjoyed wood-crafting funny do-dads and what-nots then three-wheeling around to share them near and far across the Basin.
Left behind are his wife, Norma; daughter, Ronda (Paul) Thatch, grandsons, David and Tanner Rohrer and sister, Jan (Ivar) Andreason.
Golly gee whiz, no flowers or gifts please!
Donations for the Burlington volunteer EMTS are being accepted in Ron’s name at Security State Bank, P.O. Box 531, Basin, WY 82410.
Alma Benson Jolley obituary
Jan. 10, 1926 – March 29, 2011
Alma Benson Jolley died at the New Horizons Care Center on March 29, 2011, with her children at her bedside. She was 85.
Alma was born in Cowley, Jan. 10, 1926, to Leonard Albert and Laura Benson. She lived on the family farm outside of Cowley and was raised there with her four brothers and three sisters.
She married her husband, Gerald Jolley, on Oct. 28, 1943, in Lovell. They were sealed in the Logan LDS temple in July 1944. They were married for 57 years. She lived in Lovell with her husband and seven children all her life. Many of her extended family were also close by for her to love and appreciate.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many organizations throughout her life. Her family was her most dear and loved part of her life. She always had their goals and interests at heart, always remembering all birthdays and special days.
Alma’s survivors are children Barbara (Dustin) Fuller of Worland, Don (Sheila), Gary (Julie), David (Garnet), Cindy (Mike) Stewart of Cowley and Brent (Elizabeth) of Worland, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her immediate descendents number about 120. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, son Barry and several grandchildren.
A viewing was held at Haskell Funeral Home Friday evening, and services were held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Lovell Stake Center. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Alma Benson Jolley died at the New Horizons Care Center on March 29, 2011, with her children at her bedside. She was 85.
Alma was born in Cowley, Jan. 10, 1926, to Leonard Albert and Laura Benson. She lived on the family farm outside of Cowley and was raised there with her four brothers and three sisters.
She married her husband, Gerald Jolley, on Oct. 28, 1943, in Lovell. They were sealed in the Logan LDS temple in July 1944. They were married for 57 years. She lived in Lovell with her husband and seven children all her life. Many of her extended family were also close by for her to love and appreciate.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many organizations throughout her life. Her family was her most dear and loved part of her life. She always had their goals and interests at heart, always remembering all birthdays and special days.
Alma’s survivors are children Barbara (Dustin) Fuller of Worland, Don (Sheila), Gary (Julie), David (Garnet), Cindy (Mike) Stewart of Cowley and Brent (Elizabeth) of Worland, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her immediate descendents number about 120. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, son Barry and several grandchildren.
A viewing was held at Haskell Funeral Home Friday evening, and services were held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Lovell Stake Center. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
County sets formula for consensus block grant
By Karla Pomeroy
Big Horn County will receive just under $1 million to share with municipalities as part of the 2011 consensus block grant.
Grants administrator Chris Harp presented the figures to the Big Horn County commissioners at Tuesday's regular meeting. The county will receive $932,781.11 and the commissioners, Harp said, are tasked with developing the formula for distribution. Once the formula is set the mayors and commissioners can meet and approve projects.
Harp presented five options to the commissioners Tuesday, including the past formula that includes a $35,000 base award for the county and municipalities, and then a calculated formula of $49.95 per resident. Harp said the $35,000 base might not be as manageable since the award was less than past consensus block grants. He said the $932,000 is about a third of what the county received in the last biennium.
Commissioner Keith Grant said the municipalities agreed to the previous formula so they should stay with the $35,000 base award. The other commissioners agreed. Harp said he will contact the mayors to try and set up a meeting this month. Since the last meeting with the mayors was in Greybull, the next meeting will be in Byron.
The breakdown for funding under the $35,000 base award is as follows:
Lovell $152,874.82
Greybull $127,252.03
Basin $99,181.84
Cowley $67,715.26
Byron $64,618.55
Burlington $49,384.72
Frannie $41,892.68
Deaver $43,890.56
Manderson $40,693,95
County/Special Districts $245,276.69.
Grant said he would like to see the county/special district portion used to remodel the old jail as a secured court.
Lynn, Peterson honored as valedictorian, salutorian
By Brad Devereaux
The top academic students at Rocky Mountain High School both said they are honored to receive awards for valedictorian and salutatorian in an interview this week.
Valedictorian SheraLee Lynn and salutatorian Kyle Peterson were recently announced at the March Big Horn County School District One board meeting.
Lynn, the daughter of Ron and Jolene Lynn, said she has wanted to be at the top of her class since elementary school. She said her parents provided some motivation, but it was mostly her personal drive to do the best she could in school that brought her perfect grades throughout her high school career. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA.
“School has been something I have been able to excel in,” she said. “I knew if I tried my hardest it would benefit me for the rest of my life.”
Peterson, the son of Ray and Cresta Peterson, said his parents pushed him to do well in school along with a personal motivation.
“It’s just the aspiration to do well in life and provide for myself and my family down the road,” he said. “I’m glad I did well.”
*Read the full story in this week's Chronicle.
Calamity returns to Evening With Friends
By David Peck
A night of fun featuring the return of the popular comedy group Calamity Entertainment from Montana will be the theme when the North Big Horn Hospital Foundation hosts its annual Evening With Friends event on Saturday, April 16, at the Lovell Community Center.
Tickets for the “black tie/blue jeans” event are still available by calling NBHH Foundation Director Janet Koritnik at 548-5240, but time is limited.
The evening will include a silent auction and social time from 5:30 to 7 p.m. during which Ron McClure and Collin Ingram will perform music on guitar and bass. Following dinner at 7 p.m., the main event will be the return of Calamity Entertainment, which left audiences in stitches at foundation dinners a few years ago.
Money raised by the event will be used for the purchase of a new blanket warmer for the New Horizons Care Center.
Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be offered during the social hour, and wine will be served with dinner.
Items offered during the silent auction will include works from regional artists, jewelry, photographs, stained glass items, a natural wood vase made with the wood-turning process and a variety of baskets.
Koritnik said the foundation is still seeking corporate sponsorships for the event.
Following the prime rib/Italian prosciutto and fontina chicken breast dinner provided by ARAMARK of Northwest College, Calamity Entertainment will take the stage for “fabulous music, questionable comedy and more!” as their website puts it.
Calamity has performed original comedy and nostalgic music throughout the western U.S. for more than 20 years with “our extremely unique style of off-beat humor (we constantly crack ourselves up…) and our toe-tappin’, finger-snappin’ music (it’s impossible to watch us without moving some part of your body, and getting it to stop is your problem),” according to the website.
Shows include classic rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s, swing hits from the 30s and 40s, oldies but goodies, celebrity impressions, rhythm and blues, traditional country and modern country. Members of the troupe are Julie Omvig, Karen Jackson, Todd Yeager, Allen Peters and Becky Drake.
Twenty participate in talent show
A vocal solo and an instrumental duet were judged the top performances at the Lovell High School/Middle School Talent Show last Thursday, March 31, at the LMS Commons.
Lovell junior Maci May won the first-place prize in the high school division for her vocal solo “Because You Love Me,” while the duo of drummer Dylan Ohman and bassist Colton Wardell, accompanied by Ty Sammons on guitar, won the top prize in the middle school division.
The duet of Madison Tippetts singing and Jeff Sawaya on guitar won second prize in the high school division for “I Won’t Let Go,” while Miranda May placed second in the middle school contest with her original vocal and guitar solo “Find the Rain.”
There was a tie for third prize in the middle school division between pianist Mykelle Nichols with her original solo “In a Book” and vocalist Kaitlyn Stevens singing “American Honey.”
There were 20 pieces performed at the show Thursday night.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Little Mountain Decision Record Available
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cody Field Office announced today that the Decision Record for the Little Mountain Travel Management Plan (TMP) Environmental Assessment (EA), as amended in 2010, has been signed.
A TMP for the Little Mountain area was developed by the Cody Field Office in 2005 and 2006. Public input was sought from 2004 to 2006 through public meetings and comment periods. Throughout the spring of 2010, the BLM worked with the public, county and state governments and other federal agencies to resolve travel management issues. In support of this, the BLM hosted field trips and a listening session to discuss the initial implementation of the Little Mountain TMP.
As a result of additional information gained from these outreach efforts, the Cody Field Office has amended the Little Mountain TMP. The amended TMP addresses the public and administrative concerns with regard to access needs, while protecting resources, promoting safety and minimizing
conflicts among various uses on public lands.
Copies of the Decision Record, the amended Little Mountain TMP EA and the Little Mountain Travel Management Map are available online or at the Cody Field Office located at 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody. In addition, the public will find updated maps and information at key access points in the Little Mountain area.
For more information, contact the Cody Field Office at (307) 578-5900.
A TMP for the Little Mountain area was developed by the Cody Field Office in 2005 and 2006. Public input was sought from 2004 to 2006 through public meetings and comment periods. Throughout the spring of 2010, the BLM worked with the public, county and state governments and other federal agencies to resolve travel management issues. In support of this, the BLM hosted field trips and a listening session to discuss the initial implementation of the Little Mountain TMP.
As a result of additional information gained from these outreach efforts, the Cody Field Office has amended the Little Mountain TMP. The amended TMP addresses the public and administrative concerns with regard to access needs, while protecting resources, promoting safety and minimizing
conflicts among various uses on public lands.
Copies of the Decision Record, the amended Little Mountain TMP EA and the Little Mountain Travel Management Map are available online or at the Cody Field Office located at 1002 Blackburn Street in Cody. In addition, the public will find updated maps and information at key access points in the Little Mountain area.
For more information, contact the Cody Field Office at (307) 578-5900.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Mustang Days 2010
The end of Mustang Days 2010 is near, but the bulk of events are still to come over the next few days. Below is a schedule of remaining events. Click here for a full schedule.
Friday
6-10 a.m. Mustang Breakfast - firehall
1-6 p.m. Artist's Market - old B&G Lumber building
4:30-8 p.m. Family Fun Night - Lovell Elementary School playground
5-8 p.m. Pindroppers Quilt Show - National Guard Armory
8 p.m. Calcutta - Diamond J Bar
9 p.m. - midnight - Teen Night Out - Constitution Park
Saturday
6-9 a.m. Mustang Breakfast - firehall
7:10 a.m. Fun Run, Lovell Cemetery
10 a.m. Kiddie Parade
11 a.m. Rose Parade
12-4 p.m. Pindroppers Quilt Show - Armory (Drawing/winners at 3:30 p.m.)
1 p.m. Golf tournament - Foster Gulch
1 p.m. Volleyball tournament - Constitution Park
2 p.m. Ham Trap Shoot - Lovell Shooting Complex
3 p.m. Rodeo - Lovell Rodeo Grounds
6:30 p.m. All-school reunion - Constitution Park
Dusk - Fireworks - Horseshoe Bend
Sunday
1 p.m. Demolition Derby - Lovell Rodeo Grounds
Friday
6-10 a.m. Mustang Breakfast - firehall
1-6 p.m. Artist's Market - old B&G Lumber building
4:30-8 p.m. Family Fun Night - Lovell Elementary School playground
5-8 p.m. Pindroppers Quilt Show - National Guard Armory
8 p.m. Calcutta - Diamond J Bar
9 p.m. - midnight - Teen Night Out - Constitution Park
Saturday
6-9 a.m. Mustang Breakfast - firehall
7:10 a.m. Fun Run, Lovell Cemetery
10 a.m. Kiddie Parade
11 a.m. Rose Parade
12-4 p.m. Pindroppers Quilt Show - Armory (Drawing/winners at 3:30 p.m.)
1 p.m. Golf tournament - Foster Gulch
1 p.m. Volleyball tournament - Constitution Park
2 p.m. Ham Trap Shoot - Lovell Shooting Complex
3 p.m. Rodeo - Lovell Rodeo Grounds
6:30 p.m. All-school reunion - Constitution Park
Dusk - Fireworks - Horseshoe Bend
Sunday
1 p.m. Demolition Derby - Lovell Rodeo Grounds
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Flag Day
From Wikipedia:
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.
Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though on June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.[1] Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A, CHAPTER 1, § 110[2] is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the President's discretion to proclaim officially the observance.
For more, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States)
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.
Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though on June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.[1] Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A, CHAPTER 1, § 110[2] is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the President's discretion to proclaim officially the observance.
For more, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Freight train derails at Wind River Canyon
Thermopolis – A Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper patrolling US 20/WYO 789 in the Wind River Canyon was witness to a Burlington Northern freight train derailment into the Big Horn River shortly after noon Wednesday, according to a press release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
After the derailment the two engineers aboard the locomotive climbed out the side window of the lead locomotive as the cab filled with water. The engineers made their way to the safety of the
hillside. The Trooper and the engineers yelled back and forth to each other across the river and the engineers advised they had no serious injuries.
The incident began when the Trooper noticed a huge rock resting on the rail line in the canyon approximately 6 miles south of Thermopolis. The Trooper notified the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Center in Cheyenne who in turn was on the phone notifying Burlington Northern of the
blocked rail. The Trooper estimated the rock to be about 8 feet across and 6 feet high.
Before Burlington Northern could make notification to their personnel a southbound train struck the rock. Both lead locomotives and the first three cars derailed with the lead locomotive going into the Big Horn River.
The Big Horn River separates highway US 20/WYO 789 and the railroad line and the Trooper was unable to cross the river. It has been determined that the locomotives are spilling diesel fuel from their fuel tanks into the river. In addition, the first rail car behind the locomotives was loaded with bentonite which is also spilling into the river.
Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers remain on scene to assist the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Department and the Hot Springs County Search and Rescue. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has also been notified of the hazardous material spill into the Big Horn River.
At this time it is unknown how much damage has been done to Burlington Northerns rail line or the quality of the river. US 20/WYO 789 through the Wind River Canyon remains open to vehicular traffic.
Troopers report snowfall and snow mixed with rain has been falling in the area since last evening.
The Big Horn County Sheriff's Department will possibly be used as municipal aide for the agencies dealing with the accident, according to Sheriff Ken Blackburn.
Photo courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol
After the derailment the two engineers aboard the locomotive climbed out the side window of the lead locomotive as the cab filled with water. The engineers made their way to the safety of the
hillside. The Trooper and the engineers yelled back and forth to each other across the river and the engineers advised they had no serious injuries.
The incident began when the Trooper noticed a huge rock resting on the rail line in the canyon approximately 6 miles south of Thermopolis. The Trooper notified the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Center in Cheyenne who in turn was on the phone notifying Burlington Northern of the
blocked rail. The Trooper estimated the rock to be about 8 feet across and 6 feet high.
Before Burlington Northern could make notification to their personnel a southbound train struck the rock. Both lead locomotives and the first three cars derailed with the lead locomotive going into the Big Horn River.
The Big Horn River separates highway US 20/WYO 789 and the railroad line and the Trooper was unable to cross the river. It has been determined that the locomotives are spilling diesel fuel from their fuel tanks into the river. In addition, the first rail car behind the locomotives was loaded with bentonite which is also spilling into the river.
Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers remain on scene to assist the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Department and the Hot Springs County Search and Rescue. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has also been notified of the hazardous material spill into the Big Horn River.
At this time it is unknown how much damage has been done to Burlington Northerns rail line or the quality of the river. US 20/WYO 789 through the Wind River Canyon remains open to vehicular traffic.
Troopers report snowfall and snow mixed with rain has been falling in the area since last evening.
The Big Horn County Sheriff's Department will possibly be used as municipal aide for the agencies dealing with the accident, according to Sheriff Ken Blackburn.
Photo courtesy Wyoming Highway Patrol
Thursday, May 6, 2010
RMHS to stage ‘Man of La Mancha’ tonight and Saturday
The Rocky Mountain High School music department will stage the musical “Man of La Mancha” this week at the RMHS Auditorium in Byron. The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) and Saturday.
Written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, this elaborate musical takes place in a prison in Seville, Spain, at the end of the 16th century. Miguel De Cervantes is a full-time actor and part-time tax collector who is thrown into prison, along with his loyal friend, after serving a collection notice and lien on a monastery.
The prisoners threaten to take and destroy all of their belongings, including Cervantes' lone manuscript of his masterpiece play. They are put on trial by the prisoners themselves and have to act out their play in order to save themselves and their remaining possessions. What follows is a fantastic ride through Cervantes' imagination where the prisoners have to play as characters in this "play within a play."
“It's been a great ride through the whole production, and we are so thrilled to be working with such a wonderful group of young people,” Director Spencer Clark said.
Lead characters include:
Miguel De Cervantes (Don Quixote and Alonso Quijana) -- Russell Roberts; Manservant (Sancho Panza) -- Kyle Peterson; Aldonza (Dulcinea) -- Melissa Iverson.
Supporting cast:
Captain of the Inquisition -- Tyrell Humphreys; Governor -- John Bernhisel; Duke - KJ Blackburn; Muleteers --Thomas Troutman, Jesse Hernandez, Bryce Ward, Shane Wocicki, Adam Larson, Kirby Winland, Casey Banks, Cannon Simmons and Bill Despain; Innkeeper -- Michael Bernhisel; Maria (Innkeeper's wife) -- Lauren Peterson; Fermina (A Serving Girl) -- Ashley Bridges; Antonia (Alonso's niece) -- Hilary Woodis; Housekeeper (for Alonso) -- Mandee Leonhardt; Padre -- Austin Brost; Dr. Sanson Carrasco (Antonia's Fiancee and Knight of the Mirrors) -- Dalton Banks; Barber -- Sam Woodis; Moorish Dancers/Gypsies -- Kenia Rivera, Kallee Hernandez, Camaron Wambeke, Rachael Allred, Brady Winland, Ashley Bridges and Lauren Peterson; Horses -- Ricky Rivera and Jessica Allred; Prisoners -- Melissa Bernhisel.
Director Clark said he would like to thank:
Accompanists -- Lorrie Brost and Mirriam Roberts; Costumes -- Evelyn Carter; Choreography -- Shannon Baker, Lacie Bassett and Maggie Asay; Scenery -- Berta Newton, Richard Mayes, Charles Pollart, Geranne Rasmussen, Sienna Rausch and others; Make-up -- Karyn Clark; Behind-the-stage hands -- Mary Schwope, Brianna Hocker, Joe Parker and Bianca Ballinger; Posters and programs -- Russell Roberts.
“Also, an extra special thanks to all the moms who have helped keep us going by supplying us with delicious food during our rehearsals,” Clark said. “Rocky Mountain staff: thanks for all of your patience and support through this. Sorry if we have missed anyone; that doesn't mean that we aren't grateful.”
Written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, this elaborate musical takes place in a prison in Seville, Spain, at the end of the 16th century. Miguel De Cervantes is a full-time actor and part-time tax collector who is thrown into prison, along with his loyal friend, after serving a collection notice and lien on a monastery.
The prisoners threaten to take and destroy all of their belongings, including Cervantes' lone manuscript of his masterpiece play. They are put on trial by the prisoners themselves and have to act out their play in order to save themselves and their remaining possessions. What follows is a fantastic ride through Cervantes' imagination where the prisoners have to play as characters in this "play within a play."
“It's been a great ride through the whole production, and we are so thrilled to be working with such a wonderful group of young people,” Director Spencer Clark said.
Lead characters include:
Miguel De Cervantes (Don Quixote and Alonso Quijana) -- Russell Roberts; Manservant (Sancho Panza) -- Kyle Peterson; Aldonza (Dulcinea) -- Melissa Iverson.
Supporting cast:
Captain of the Inquisition -- Tyrell Humphreys; Governor -- John Bernhisel; Duke - KJ Blackburn; Muleteers --Thomas Troutman, Jesse Hernandez, Bryce Ward, Shane Wocicki, Adam Larson, Kirby Winland, Casey Banks, Cannon Simmons and Bill Despain; Innkeeper -- Michael Bernhisel; Maria (Innkeeper's wife) -- Lauren Peterson; Fermina (A Serving Girl) -- Ashley Bridges; Antonia (Alonso's niece) -- Hilary Woodis; Housekeeper (for Alonso) -- Mandee Leonhardt; Padre -- Austin Brost; Dr. Sanson Carrasco (Antonia's Fiancee and Knight of the Mirrors) -- Dalton Banks; Barber -- Sam Woodis; Moorish Dancers/Gypsies -- Kenia Rivera, Kallee Hernandez, Camaron Wambeke, Rachael Allred, Brady Winland, Ashley Bridges and Lauren Peterson; Horses -- Ricky Rivera and Jessica Allred; Prisoners -- Melissa Bernhisel.
Director Clark said he would like to thank:
Accompanists -- Lorrie Brost and Mirriam Roberts; Costumes -- Evelyn Carter; Choreography -- Shannon Baker, Lacie Bassett and Maggie Asay; Scenery -- Berta Newton, Richard Mayes, Charles Pollart, Geranne Rasmussen, Sienna Rausch and others; Make-up -- Karyn Clark; Behind-the-stage hands -- Mary Schwope, Brianna Hocker, Joe Parker and Bianca Ballinger; Posters and programs -- Russell Roberts.
“Also, an extra special thanks to all the moms who have helped keep us going by supplying us with delicious food during our rehearsals,” Clark said. “Rocky Mountain staff: thanks for all of your patience and support through this. Sorry if we have missed anyone; that doesn't mean that we aren't grateful.”
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Wyoming oral history podcasts available
A series of oral history podcasts of former Wyoming Secretary of State Thyra Thomson are now available on the Wyoming State Archives, wyoarchives.org.
Originally interviewed by Mark Junge in 1993 for his book, “The Wind is My Witness,” Thomson speaks about her strong advocacy for women’s rights and her life in public office.
“I quickly saw around me in State Government how it was a man’s world, women’s place,” Thomson said. “There were so many things going on in which there was not a justice, and it was natural for me to pursue it not only in Wyoming, but nationwide because Wyoming was the Equality State.”
She first ran for office after the untimely death of her husband, Republican congressman and senator-elect Keith Thomson.
Click here to be taken to listen to the podcasts of Thomson or to read the transcript.
Originally interviewed by Mark Junge in 1993 for his book, “The Wind is My Witness,” Thomson speaks about her strong advocacy for women’s rights and her life in public office.
“I quickly saw around me in State Government how it was a man’s world, women’s place,” Thomson said. “There were so many things going on in which there was not a justice, and it was natural for me to pursue it not only in Wyoming, but nationwide because Wyoming was the Equality State.”
She first ran for office after the untimely death of her husband, Republican congressman and senator-elect Keith Thomson.
Click here to be taken to listen to the podcasts of Thomson or to read the transcript.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A busy weekend to kick off the spring season
Last weekend was a busy weekend, and this upcoming weekend is no different. Here are a few things going on in and around north Big Horn County this weekend:
Thursday
•Mustang Days Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Big Horn Federal
Friday
•Bobcat Invitational track meet, 1 p.m., Thermopolis (LHS competing)
•All-class, best-of-the-best Wyoming Track Classic, 4 p.m., Henry Geldien Stadium, Casper (qualified LHS track athletes competing)
•Girl Scout Navajo Taco Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rocky Mountain Elementary School
•Lovell High School Prom, 8 p.m., LHS gym
•Cowley Spring Rodeo Calcutta, 8 p.m., Byron Bar
Saturday
•Big Horn Canyon May Day Tour, 9 a.m., BHCNRA Visitors Center
•Normative Services Invitational, 10:30 a.m., Sheridan (RMHS competing)
•Estate Auction (estate of Jay Hansen), 1123 Road 12, Lovell.
•Cowley Spring Rodeo, 1 p.m., Cowley Rodeo Grounds
•Rhino performs Rock and Roll at the Waterhole No. 1 in Cowley
Thursday
•Mustang Days Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Big Horn Federal
Friday
•Bobcat Invitational track meet, 1 p.m., Thermopolis (LHS competing)
•All-class, best-of-the-best Wyoming Track Classic, 4 p.m., Henry Geldien Stadium, Casper (qualified LHS track athletes competing)
•Girl Scout Navajo Taco Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Rocky Mountain Elementary School
•Lovell High School Prom, 8 p.m., LHS gym
•Cowley Spring Rodeo Calcutta, 8 p.m., Byron Bar
Saturday
•Big Horn Canyon May Day Tour, 9 a.m., BHCNRA Visitors Center
•Normative Services Invitational, 10:30 a.m., Sheridan (RMHS competing)
•Estate Auction (estate of Jay Hansen), 1123 Road 12, Lovell.
•Cowley Spring Rodeo, 1 p.m., Cowley Rodeo Grounds
•Rhino performs Rock and Roll at the Waterhole No. 1 in Cowley
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wyoming behind U.S. in census participation
There is still time for households to send back their 2010 Census questionnaire. The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging all households that have not returned their census form to get it in the mail by April 16.
Census workers are about to begin non-response follow-up, which involves visiting housing units that have not returned a census questionnaire. Households that mail back their census form this week diminish the likelihood of a census worker coming to their door. The follow-up operation will begin May 1 and end Aug. 27. The U.S. Census Bureau will still accept forms in the coming weeks, but households may still be visited by a census worker.
For households that did not receive a questionnaire, or if a person feels they were left off their household’s form, they can pick-up questionnaire from a Questionnaire Assistance Center (QAC) or Be Counted site. These sites are open until April 19. People can also call 1-866-872-6868 to get a form sent to them (Spanish: 1-866-928-2010).
A list of QACs and Be Counted sites in Wyoming
Wyoming is currently trailing the national Census 2010 mail participation rate. As of Wednesday, April 14, Wyoming’s mail back participation rate was 64 percent, the U.S. 67 percent. Wyoming counties that currently have the highest mail participation rate include Laramie, Sweetwater, Park and Washakie. The counties on the lower end of the mail participation rate spectrum include Sublette, Teton, Carbon and Lincoln. Wyoming is also falling behind the mail participation rates of surrounding states, such as Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, South Dakota and Utah.
You can track the Census 2010 mail participation rate for your community on the U.S. Census Bureau’s Take 10 Map, which is updated daily Monday-Friday, here.
Census workers are about to begin non-response follow-up, which involves visiting housing units that have not returned a census questionnaire. Households that mail back their census form this week diminish the likelihood of a census worker coming to their door. The follow-up operation will begin May 1 and end Aug. 27. The U.S. Census Bureau will still accept forms in the coming weeks, but households may still be visited by a census worker.
For households that did not receive a questionnaire, or if a person feels they were left off their household’s form, they can pick-up questionnaire from a Questionnaire Assistance Center (QAC) or Be Counted site. These sites are open until April 19. People can also call 1-866-872-6868 to get a form sent to them (Spanish: 1-866-928-2010).
A list of QACs and Be Counted sites in Wyoming
Wyoming is currently trailing the national Census 2010 mail participation rate. As of Wednesday, April 14, Wyoming’s mail back participation rate was 64 percent, the U.S. 67 percent. Wyoming counties that currently have the highest mail participation rate include Laramie, Sweetwater, Park and Washakie. The counties on the lower end of the mail participation rate spectrum include Sublette, Teton, Carbon and Lincoln. Wyoming is also falling behind the mail participation rates of surrounding states, such as Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, South Dakota and Utah.
You can track the Census 2010 mail participation rate for your community on the U.S. Census Bureau’s Take 10 Map, which is updated daily Monday-Friday, here.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Bighorn Canyon Triathlon
Calling all crazy people … the first ever Bighorn Canyon Triathlon is Saturday, June 19, 2010! 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 3 mile run. Entry fee is $12 for soloists and $30 for teams. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. with check in between 6:30 and 7:15. Entry fees must be remitted before race day. Contact beezeen@yahoo.com or call Ben at 307-254-0344 for more information.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
2-300th returns to Wyoming
Soldiers from the Wyoming Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, 115th Fires Brigade, will return to the Casper Natrona County International Airport's Nerd Hanger at 11:20 a.m., 2 p.m. and 2:50 p.m., on April 1.
This is the second of three groups of returning Soldiers. Those returning include Soldiers from the 2-300th, as well as 960th Brigade Support Battalion service members who were attached to them for the deployment.
Brief welcome home ceremonies will take place after the first and last aircraft arrive. Soldiers from the first aircraft will be dismissed immediately following the first event.
Members of the public are invited to join the Soldiers' families in welcoming the unit home. The Nerd Hanger, located next to the commercial aircraft terminal, will be open to family members, media and the public two hours prior to the chartered aircraft arrival. Those planning to attend will be
directed to a designated parking area at the airport.
This group of roughly 400 Wyoming Soldiers left the Casper airport in April 2009, to conduct pre-mobilization training at Fort Hood, Texas, before making the journey to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission of this unit was to conduct convoy security and escort missions throughout Kuwait and Iraq.
Throughout its deployment, the 2-300 FA conducted more than 15,500 convoy security and personnel security missions, drove more than 3.2 million miles and moved and secured more than 500,000 Department of Defense personnel in Kuwait. The unit also integrated more than 200 Soldiers from outside units into the battalion from more than 36 different states, secured more than
48,000 logistics vehicles into Iraq and maintained accountability of more than $94 million worth of military equipment.
Additional duties for this unit included command and control operations, communication support, logistical support, intelligence support, medical support and electronic warfare support for more than 680 Soldiers operating in three different countries.
Homecoming event coordinators are looking for volunteers to help wave flags and welcome Wyoming Soldiers home. For more information on how to help with the ceremony, please contact the Wyoming Guard's Yellow Ribbon Program by calling Deputy Military Personnel Officer, Ms. Corey Loghry, at (307) 772-5933.
For additional information, contact the Wyoming National Guard Public Affairs Office at (307) 772-5253.
This is the second of three groups of returning Soldiers. Those returning include Soldiers from the 2-300th, as well as 960th Brigade Support Battalion service members who were attached to them for the deployment.
Brief welcome home ceremonies will take place after the first and last aircraft arrive. Soldiers from the first aircraft will be dismissed immediately following the first event.
Members of the public are invited to join the Soldiers' families in welcoming the unit home. The Nerd Hanger, located next to the commercial aircraft terminal, will be open to family members, media and the public two hours prior to the chartered aircraft arrival. Those planning to attend will be
directed to a designated parking area at the airport.
This group of roughly 400 Wyoming Soldiers left the Casper airport in April 2009, to conduct pre-mobilization training at Fort Hood, Texas, before making the journey to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission of this unit was to conduct convoy security and escort missions throughout Kuwait and Iraq.
Throughout its deployment, the 2-300 FA conducted more than 15,500 convoy security and personnel security missions, drove more than 3.2 million miles and moved and secured more than 500,000 Department of Defense personnel in Kuwait. The unit also integrated more than 200 Soldiers from outside units into the battalion from more than 36 different states, secured more than
48,000 logistics vehicles into Iraq and maintained accountability of more than $94 million worth of military equipment.
Additional duties for this unit included command and control operations, communication support, logistical support, intelligence support, medical support and electronic warfare support for more than 680 Soldiers operating in three different countries.
Homecoming event coordinators are looking for volunteers to help wave flags and welcome Wyoming Soldiers home. For more information on how to help with the ceremony, please contact the Wyoming Guard's Yellow Ribbon Program by calling Deputy Military Personnel Officer, Ms. Corey Loghry, at (307) 772-5933.
For additional information, contact the Wyoming National Guard Public Affairs Office at (307) 772-5253.
Monday, March 29, 2010
BuRec set to increase releases above Yellowtail Dam Tuesday
At the request of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, a flushing flow will be provided on the Bighorn River below Boysen Dam, according to the Bureau of Reclamation. The flushing flow is designed to flush fine sediments from the spawning gravels in the Big Horn River below Boysen Dam.
March 30, 2010
0200 hours - Increase the release from Boysen Dam from the current release of approximately 700 cfs to 3,000cfs
0700 hours - Increase the release from Boysen Dam from approximately 3,000 cfs to 5,000 cfs.
1700 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 5,000 cfs to 3,000 cfs.
2000 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 3,000 cfs to 2,700 cfs.
2200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,700 cfs to 2,450 cfs.
2400 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,450 cfs to 2,200 cfs.
March 31, 2010
0200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,200 cfs to 1,950 cfs.
0400 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,950 cfs to 1,700 cfs.
0600 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,700 cfs to 1,450 cfs.
0800 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,450 cfs to 1,200 cfs.
1000 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,200 cfs to 950 cfs.
1200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 950 cfs to 700 cfs. Maintain the release of 700 cfs until further notice.
Releases from Boysen Reservoir
March 30, 2010
0200 hours - Increase the release from Boysen Dam from the current release of approximately 700 cfs to 3,000cfs
0700 hours - Increase the release from Boysen Dam from approximately 3,000 cfs to 5,000 cfs.
1700 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 5,000 cfs to 3,000 cfs.
2000 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 3,000 cfs to 2,700 cfs.
2200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,700 cfs to 2,450 cfs.
2400 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,450 cfs to 2,200 cfs.
March 31, 2010
0200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 2,200 cfs to 1,950 cfs.
0400 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,950 cfs to 1,700 cfs.
0600 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,700 cfs to 1,450 cfs.
0800 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,450 cfs to 1,200 cfs.
1000 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 1,200 cfs to 950 cfs.
1200 hours - Decrease the release from approximately 950 cfs to 700 cfs. Maintain the release of 700 cfs until further notice.
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