Lingle deputy clerk-treasurer retires

LINGLE – For the second time in her life, Marty Anderson, Lingle’s deputy clerk-treasurer, is retiring after more than 20 years in the same position.
Anderson moved to Lingle from Colorado with her first husband in 1995.
“I had spent 25 years working for AT&T and could get early retirement,” she said. “My first husband was born in Wyoming and he wanted to die in Wyoming – he succeeded.”
Shortly after moving to Lingle, Anderson applied for the deputy clerk-treasurer position with the town.
“I applied and I was the most qualified,” Anderson said simply. “I enjoy it, I really do. I have enjoyed this work otherwise I wouldn’t have been here this long.”
This Wednesday, April 27, the town will host an open house for Anderson from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lingle Town Hall to celebrate her 21 years of service.
“When I began, Dorothy Vollmer was the clerk, and Larry Lamb was the mayor,” she said. “I’m not sure how many mayors have been here since I started, (but) I’ve gone through four police chiefs, I believe.”

Some of Anderson’s most memorable moments with the town include overcoming adversity.
“(The deputy clerk-treasurer) is responsible for payroll, billing and acts as the court clerk,” she said. “In 2004, we had a major problem. The billing program went down the tubes, and I had to manually type every utility bill. Luckily, I had printed out what the bills would be (beforehand).”
Although her job can be hectic at times, Anderson said she will miss interacting with the general public on a regular basis.
“The people – they are great people around here, and I’ve gotten to know quite a few of them through the town,” she said. “It’s the only time I’m a social butterfly is in here. I’ll miss Mike Flock coming over and harassing me almost every day.”
A recent health scare motivated Anderson to retire, as well as a desire to spend more time with her husband, James, who is an over-the-road truck driver, training her dogs and working in her yard.
“I’m going to be working with my dogs, my house and my yard,” Anderson said. “I want to train my dogs the way they should be trained – one is trained but has forgotten everything she knew and one is going to be 11 months old … and doesn’t even know how to sit yet.
“The dogs have dug holes and trenches in the yard,” she continued. “I want to replant the grass. I had hollyhocks between my border and the neighbors’ but they’re gone now. I plan to put flowers in pots in front of the fence so (the dogs) can’t get to them.”
Lingle Clerk-Treasurer Michele Sussex and deputy clerk-treasurer in training Kisha Garner said they will miss Anderson and all she does for the town.
“She’s a huge asset here,” Sussex said. “She’s our own walkng encyclopedia. Our very own history book.”
“Kisha has learned so well, I felt like I could leave earlier (than I planned),” Anderson said. “I know I’ll be coming back occasionally when they need help.”
Anderson assured residents will still see her out and about in Lingle, and she may stop at the Senior Center for lunch on occasion.
“Thanks to the public for everything they’ve helped me through – they’ve been such a fantastic group of people that I’ve met through (this position).”