Amanda Smith - From the desk of: Senator Mike Enzi Visits The Glenrock Bird

Bird reporter Mark Dosa (left) - Senator Mike Enzi (center) and Bird Publisher Amanda Smith (right).

We were very proud that Senator Mike Enzi chose to come and visit The Glenrock Bird here in beautiful Glenrock, Wyoming.  There is something to be said for doing the very best job you can, working as hard as you possibly can, and having a United States Senator visit the very business you strive so very hard to keep afloat.

Remember, if at first you don't succeed... try, try again.

Sincerely and God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher - The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
Glenrock, Wyoming

Things to do in Glenrock, Wyoming when it snows

© Amanda Smith


Need I say more?

The Glenrock Bird Issue Feb 14

The Glenrock Bird Issue Feb 14

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Comedy Night at Glenrock's The Shoreliner? You bet it was!

Well Glenrock, if ever we needed a reason to laugh and cut loose, it was tonight, Valentines Night February 14.  Couples in Love... good comedy and the cocktails were flowing in the candlelight provided by none other than Mister Mastermind Kevin of The Shoreliner himself. 

Stay tuned to the Feb 21 issue of The Glenrock Bird for a great article on the two wonderful comedians who gave Glenrock's Shoreliner goers,  good reason to cut loose, as well as some great photos of our community members having an absolutely great time.

Its almost 11:30, and I'm certain that those entertained tonight, are still entertaining themselves in the fabulous, fun, relaxing atmosphere of The Shoreliner... but its time for bed for this old gal.  The laughter felt good, as I know it did for everyone who attend such a great and well planned event.  And so Glenrock, it will feel good to climb in between the sheets with a smile on my face and laughter in my heart.  Something we all have needed as of late... a feeling that is, well, very welcoming.

Goodnight Glenrock.  You are a fine town, filled with fine people.  May all your dreams come true this evening as you all climb into bed after an evening filled with good old plain fun.

God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird, Bringing to you, the people, the news that matters most.

Glenrock, Wyoming - The Best Little Small Town in America

Today was simply amazing. People in this town are amazing.  They help you up when things are tough....  I think I'll refer everyone to the post prior to this one... its true.  Hold your head up high......you'll clear every obstacle... even if the same person keeps putting the same obstacle in front of you, you'll clear it. Keep the Faith everyone.

We are present on Facebook now under "THE GLENROCK BIRD"   -- its a page, so when you search for it on Facebook, search just like that:  THE GLENROCK BIRD... well, you don't have to use caps, at least, I don't think you do!

I went for a walk today, walked around town, spoke to quite a few people who were also out and about.  popped my head in to some places to say hello and was greeted by some of the most wonderful people in small town America.

It is enlightening to know that there are still people in this world of ours, that still smile and look you in the eye, shake your hand or give you a bear hug.  They ask how your are doing and they mean it.  And they are right here in Glenrock.  If you are feeling down, get in your car, get on your horse, your motorcycle or put on your walking shoes and head on down in to Glenrock.... you'll get that pick me up feeling you just might need and you'll be a better person for it. 

There are many things going on in this amazing town.  For instance, Mary Kay Kindt and Tom Wright of Glenrock's Chamber of Commerce, spent the day yesterday delivering Valentine Cakes throughout Glenrock and even as far out as by the airport in Casper, just to shed a little Valentine spirit.  And I'm told the cakes were DEEELICIOUS!

So Happy Almost Valentines Day Glenrock and Beyond.  Remember to shower people with lots of love and kindness.  We could all use a little bit of cupid's arrow tomorrow.  :)

Have a beautiful and very Blessed night!

God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com

Another beautiful Glenrock, Wyoming Day

The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine

There comes a time in our lives, when we have to stop and look at the obstacles that are still in front of us, and truly ask ourselves "can I get over this obstacle ...again"

I have, I did, and yes ...you can.

Life isn't easy.  Owning and publishing a newspaper that is fair and balanced, while being chased by people who are not... is hard.  No, its not hard, its hurtful.

Staying afloat isn't easy.  Owning and publishing a magazine - in these hard economic times - while battling print deadlines, late distributions and little to no capital...  is hard. No, its not hard, its Hellaciously Hard...

Trying to maintain payroll so you don't have to lay off your loyal and hard working employees - that's hard too - but its worth it.  No, its not just worth it... they are why I do what I do.  They are why I strive to succeed and move these publications forward, against all odds.

Folks, we all have obstacles to get over.  Sometimes its the same damn obstacle over and over again, a little different in color maybe, each time that obstacle rears its ugly head... but the same damn obstacle.  When that obstacle pops back up in front of you, face it straight on.  Face it with the dignity and integrity that I know you have in you.  Face it straight on with your head held high.  Stare it straight in the eye and move towards it, until it starts to shrivel away...  like a bad virus.  And when you've shown that obstacle just how strong you are, it will become small enough that you can step right over it.  And when you do step right over it, don't look back.   Just wipe your hands off, take a deep breath, and start on the next obstacle.  You'll get over that one too.

God Bless,

Amanda Smith - Glenrock, Wyoming
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com 

Eric Stoltz - Star of the new SyFy "CAPRICA!" Check out his interview in Glenrock, Wyoming's THE GLENROCK BIRD!

Well good early morning to everyone!  This week's issue of Glenrock, Wyoming's Sunday morning newspaper featured an interview with the star of the new SyFy CAPRICA, by Glenrock Bird the "Night Hawk" Columnist Susan Stoltz.   This is an exceptional must read.  You can go right to the issue to page 5 and read the first half of Susan's interview with Eric by clicking here:  www.theglenrockbird.com.

Keep in mind sleepy ones, that the second half of Eric's interview will be in the Feb 14 issue of The Glenrock Bird.  So stay tuned!

Have a Blessed night and a beautiful tomorrow!

Amanda Smith

Editor

The Glenrock Bird Newspaper

Open Range Magazine

*Photo courtesy SyFy Channel and CAPRICA

Glenrock, Wyoming's Town Council upholds decision to terminate two Police Officers

Glenrock, Wyoming - On Monday night, January 25th, Glenrock's Town Council upheld the firing of Police Officer's Mike Kavenius and Paul Brown.

The Town Council voted to uphold the decision to terminate both police officers following a tazing incident during Glenrock's annual Deer Creek Days Parade last August.

No fault was found on the officers parts after an investigation following the incident.

Police say that Bud Grose, the Tractor driver that was tazed during last years Deer Creek Days Parade in Glenrock, Wyoming, refused to follow several direct orders from the officers.  After several attempts at stopping Mr. Grose and his tractor, Grose was tazed several times.

Neither former officer was present at the council meeting.

Stay tuned to The Glenrock Bird for a complete report on the meeting.

The Glenrock Bird, Glenrock, Wyoming's Sunday Morning Newspaper - delivering the news that matters most.

The Vikings... sigh....

Well shooot.... need I say more?

God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com

Bringing you the news that matters most.  The Glenrock Bird Newspaper in Glenrock, Wyoming.

Those Herder Boys Just Keep on Keepin' On!

Did we think they couldn't?  Well, some did...

Did we forget that sometimes, the underdog is just the big dog waiting to be cut loose?  Well, some did...

There isn't anything like a really good game like the Glenrock, Newscastle game played on Jan 23rd.  Those Herder Boys, coached by Justin Kidneigh, really took their skills, their confidence and their brevity to the court and took the win all the way home.  We're proud of you boys.

Winning isn't everything my friends, continuing to play hard, with your heads held high whether you win or not is what pays off.   Congratulations to all of you... and Coach Kidneigh too.

Stay tuned to the Jan 31 issue of The Glenrock Bird Newspaper for all the results of Saturday nights game.

Glenrock 63 Newcastle 53 

Boys Basketball 

January 23, 2010, 08:58 p.m. EST

Glenrock comes from 9 down at the end of the first period to win by 10.

Glenrock 63

Newcastle 53

Glenrock--Worthington 17 pts, Farley 21 pts

Newcastle--Beehler 26 pts, Tobar 9 pts

Broken laptop

Well folks, it happened.   I broke my laptop... I didn't just break it... I dropped it on its spine and the lid broke .. fell backwards and promptly sliced the cables going from the base of the laptop to the monitor. Now here's the thing.  I am on the road quite a bit lately having become the newest addition to my sales team for The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine.  Therefore I have (well, had) a MacBook Air that is nice and light in weight and super slim.. it has a 15" screen and I can do anything I need to from it. Its incredibly fast as well.  I can build ads for The Glenrock Bird, I can build Open Range Magazine on it... its amazing (well, it was amazing)...  I even had the books on it.  Did I back it up recently.... well of course not.  Did I almost throw up when I realized I would be spending a half of a day in the ER of the CPU... no, I actually did throw up.  Okay, I really didn't throw up, but I came close.

I was however, able to get back up and running the next morning on another MacBook Air while waiting to hear back from my Insurance Company and I have to say that the technician (James) and his boss (Russ) and the secretary (Chris) were AMAZING and very aware of the situation I had found myself in.  I am certain the pale look on my face propelled them into action.

So, Monday they will transfer everything from my broken laptop and I'll have everything back that I've been without for almost a week.  All in all, we were still able to get the paper out (The Glenrock Bird) and work on Open Range Magazine..  but it really was an odd feeling to realize just how much we rely on our computers and laptops.  So let this be a very valuable lesson to everyone...and yes, this includes me...back up your data... every day, back it up online if you have to, but back it up.

Its beginning to snow again tonight in Glenrock, Wyoming and the temperature has really dropped.  Myself and my employees have wrapped up the Sunday morning paper and it will once again land on the doorsteps of every subscriber throughout Glenrock, Wyoming.  We are six months away from our 4th volume of The Glenrock Bird, and we are still soaring....  and we remain "The Glenrock Bird Newspaper, A New Way To Fly."

Goodnight folks, have a beautiful and very Blessed night's sleep.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine

Delivering Community News to Glenrock, Wyoming in Converse County.

Good EARLY holy moly its snowin' again Friday morning!  Bringing you some early morning chatter from The Glenrock Bird Delivering Community News to Glenrock, Wyoming in Converse County.  I haven't  a clue why the "bold" is on... but I've clicked on the B several times and I'll be darned if I can get it to "unbold"  is that even a word?


Its a beautiful early early morning in Glenrock, and I can tell you thats the truth!  I just got back in from covering a story on a chimney fire here in Glenrock on North 8th.  No one was hurt according to Glenrock, Wyoming Volunteer Firefighter Shane Byrd.  The fire appeared to have started in the Chimney and made its way into the attic.  Both Glenrock FD and Rolling Hills FD rolled to the house fire which was dispatched at approximately 9:07pm.  Byrd stated that the fire was quickly contained and doused before any further damage could occur.  


We live in a small town folks, Glenrock, Wyoming ... and we're very lucky and Blessed to have volunteer fireman get up in the middle of the night to put out the flames that can easily and quickly destroy lives.  Shane Byrd was just one of many local volunteer firefighters who worked  to save the home in freezing temperatures during the late hours of Thursday night, January 14th, 2010 .  


So that's it for tonight (or rather, morning) folks.  I've still got the rest of the paper to put to bed before it goes to press in the morning.  Looks like we've got our front page story, but not because someone's house was on fire, but because there are folks out there like Byrd who are out there protecting us. 


Goodnight Glenrock - its 12:40am and its time to turn the lights out.  Oh, and sleep soundly... you're under the best protection out there, that of the Glenrock, Wyoming and Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department.


God Bless, 
Amanda Smith
Publisher/Owner
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Converse County

Happy New Year from Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird

HAHHPPPP---EEEEE  NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

And what a New Year it will be!  Ahhh.. the great and wonderous 2010.... a clean slate ... plenty of Jim Beam, two amazing publications The Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird and amazing employees and alas... my husband, whom I love with all my heart.   BUT WAIT!   In my reflection of the year of 2009, filled with some of thee worst crap I have ever had to deal with, let me state my amazing love for the Lord who makes my crazy mind click...  without whom I would never ever have come as far as I have come on a wing and a prayer (ok, lets be honest folks, it was really on the wings of a jet airliner (enter Steve Miller Band) that barely made its landing, complete with skid marks on the runway and in my underpants, and the underpants of my staff.

Yessirree folks, I don't know how we did it, how we made it from the end of 2008 (which was followed closely by the beginning of the worse year of my life 2009) to the first day of 2010 (which I am certain will be the best year of my life... after all I am turning 40 this year... but, I digress)...  speaking of digress, am I the only one who uses dot dot dot when I feel like believing the reader will actually understand my emotions as I was typing this, by separating my thoughts with an occasional (oh who am I kidding, its never really occasional) dot dot dot?

I had sushi last night... I am addicted to sushi... it was amazing.  If ever anyone were to give me a gift, it should be sushi.  That's it...... or money... in the form of very large bills.

There is something to be said for spending New Years Day at home, with the fireplace going, four extremely large dogs laying about the house, husband intent on watching the Rose Bowl, snoring in the lay-z-boy next to me, and the knowledge that we made it to a new year, and that God must surely have something planned for me, or he wouldn't have allowed me to be here this day:  watching with surety, that Ohio State will surely have their asses handed to them on a silver platter this New Years Day.  Ahhh yes, how can a New Year not be grand, when the Rose Bowl is hosting Oregon and Ohio State?  All the while watching one of the most courageous men of the year, Captain Skully, toss the coin.  I'm telling you Open Range Magazine and Glenrock Bird readers.... it just doesn't get any better than this.

I wish each and every one of you a beautiful afternoon this first day of 2010, and a very prosperous and Blessed year.  Remember, with God we are capable of anything...

God Bless!  (oh, and cheers!  I've started on the Jim Beam...clink!)
Amanda Smith
Editor
Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com

Glenrock, WY - The Tuesday after Christmas

Well its the Tuesday after Christmas and Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird are really picking up steam.  We've got a fresh new year ahead of us in the beautiful town of Glenrock, Wyoming and I can only thank God above for our supportive community and staff members.  We are Blessed to live in Glenrock, Wyoming and are happy to give the members of our community and beyond the News that Matters Most!  We are also happy to provide our community members and subscribers from around our great country with one of the finest Western Magazines, and the only Western Magazine in Wyoming... Open Range Magazine. As we grow closer to the end of 2009, I look back on the entire year and all its trials and tribulations and I think to myself... "its been hard, its been heart wrenching, but its been worth it."

Here's to another year of clearing obstacles!

Very sincerely, and God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
Glenrock, Wyoming

From The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine (and Me)... MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas everyone!  On this day a child was born and His name is Jesus Christ.  What a beautiful and wondrous Christmas we've had here in Wyoming.  Lots of snow, howling winds, freezing temperatures, good food, great friends... and one runaway horse.  It just doesn't get any more Christmasy than this.
I hope each and every one of you had a beautiful and very Merry Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.  It seems like everyone from the East coast to the West coast experienced some kind of wintery weather.  I for one thought it was perfect!

God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor
The Open Range Magazine
The Glenrock Bird