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WORLAND - The Washakie County Commissioners approved a resolution in support of Operation Green Light during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner Terry Wolf, a veteran, said he heard about Operation Green Light at a recent meeting of the National Association of Counties. He said he reached out to the American Legion to see if they were interested, and they are and now he was bringing it forward to his fellow commissioners. Wolf read about the program from information on the NACo...
WORLAND — Records were set before a record crowd at Saturday’s 11th annual Wyoming Championship Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The giant pumpkin weigh-off started at Lungren’s Pumpkin Patch and moved to the Washakie Farmers Market, then to Big Horn Coop and has landed a home the past three years at Diesel Pickup Specialists along 10th Street. Jay Richard, one of the organizers and members of Wyo Giants, said his first giant pumpkin weighed 55 pounds. On Saturday, his pumpkin Blanche came in at 1,153 pounds, good for second place. First place went...
Author Piolo Pascual wrote, “I’ve always loved how food preserves a memory.” Truer words probably have never been written. I will taste something or eat a favorite dish and the memories come flooding back. Recently I made my own version of my mother’s pimento cheese sandwiches. She would get one of the blocks of Kraft American cheese, grate it, add a jar of pimentos and Miracle Whip (We were a Miracle Whip not mayonnaise family). And then she would make sandwiches. We had the sandwiches for road trips, camping trips, school lunches, you nam... Full story
WORLAND - Last week Worland High School physical education classes spent time outdoors learning how to safely shoot 20-gauge shotguns at the Worland Shooting Complex. "That's one of our main goals, to get youth more involved but to do it safely," Complex Board President Tom Outland said. He said the complex, on 400 acres of city-owned land, provides a safe environment for family-oriented shooting activities. Outland said the Bureau of Land Management donated the land to the city for the purpose...
WORLAND - The Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce honored businesses and volunteers at the 2022 awards banquet Friday night, Sept. 23. The awards night was the first since an awards luncheon in early 2020, prior to things shutting down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Honored with the longevity award was Admiral Beverage for 75 years in business in Worland. Admiral Beverage, which was inducted into the Wyoming Business Hall of Fame by the Wyoming Business Alliance in 2015, began in 1947 when Newell...
WORLAND - A Ten Sleep family looking to reduce drive time to see a movie and to provide something for the community is working to re-open the Washakie Twin Cinemas. Marc and Chasity Dykstra purchased the Washakie Twin Cinemas under the LLC Washakie Cinema. Chasity Dykstra said, "Our family is community minded and oriented. We wanted a way to give back to the community and know that theaters in a small town have a way of bringing people together." Mark Dykstra added, "We had been looking for an o...
While it is only September and the Nov. 8 general election is more than a month away, the time to be an informed voter is now. While the county and city council races are uncontested, residents still have important races and issues to vote on in the general election this November. There was a good showing of people at the first forum for the 14 candidates vying for four seats on the Worland school board. There will be another opportunity to meet the candidates and hear from them on Oct. 10 when the Washakie County Republicans host another... Full story
LARAMIE - University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators from Washakie, Campbell and Teton counties received national and regional recognition for their innovative 2022 programming. Awards will be presented at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-YDP) Annual Conference in November. VIRTUAL CAREER NIGHT CONNECTS STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE U.S. Washakie County 4-H Educator Amber Armajo isn't new to organizing career nights, but the last two...
WORLAND - LeeAnn Alcaraz has returned home to hopefully finish her Postal Service career as the Worland postmaster. Alcaraz started her career in 1998 in Worland and she worked for 15 years as a letter carrier. She then worked in Lander for six years. She worked as a supervisor in Gillette and then Casper and in August 2021 came back to Worland as officer in charge. In March of this year she was promoted to postmaster. Asked why she chose a career with the Postal Service, Alcaraz said, "It was...
WORLAND - The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has issued a weight restriction on the Culbertson Bridge following a recent inspection. WYDOT District 5 Public Affairs Spokesperson Cody Beers said WYDOT typically inspects bridges every two years but some bridges are inspected annually and the Culbertson Bridge is one of those. The bridge is 88 years old, built in 1934. According to the inspection report, "section loss measurements of the stringers, floor beams and truss members were...
WORLAND — This Saturday will be busy in Worland with Harvest Fest, annual Dyno Day at Diesel Pickup Specialists (D.P.S.) and Jump For Jesus tent meeting. The annual Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest includes sidewalk sales at area businesses and vendors at Pioneer Square from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will also be at the weekly Washakie Farmers Market at North Ninth and Big Horn from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live music during the farmers market with Liam and Layne Jordan from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and 10 to 10:45 a.m. D...
Monday afternoon I listened to a nearly hour-long hearing regarding the proposed ambulance station at 603 North Road 11. The hearing was for the sole purpose of the judge listening to arguments regarding the motion to dismiss the petition for review of administrative action filed. What does that mean? Richard Kroger, a resident at 609 North Road 11 has been vocal about his opposition to the proposed ambulance station since the purchase agreement was first reported in May. Following a ruling by the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission... Full story
WORLAND — All but one incumbent for the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees has filed for re-election with a total of 14 candidates seeking four seats on the board. The filing period for the Nov. 8 general election ended Monday. There are four four-year seats on the board. Incumbents Don Bryant, Sarah Lungren and Terri Logan have filed for re-election. Duane Whitlock opted not to seek re-election. Challenging the incumbents are Ray Black, John Burns, Kelly Erickson, Angela Leone, Kathy Mercado, Rance Neighbors, Casey R...
For the past several weeks my heart has been aching as I know it has for many in this community. On any given day we can lose someone in our community but lately some of those losses have been sudden and/or tragic. When tough times strike we support one another, we provide strength to others who may not have any to give at the time, we share a smile to someone who does not feel like smiling, we lend an ear when they are ready to talk and we are silent when they just want to sit in silence. Now is the time to carry that support, encouragement,... Full story
Parent presentation next Tuesday, Aug. 30 WORLAND — Washakie County School District No. 1 is inviting parents to a virtual presentation with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide next Tuesday, Aug. 30. Special Education Director Kim Sanford said district staff went through a two-hour presentation from the Society and next Thursday is an opportunity for parents to attend a similar presentation. Sanford said while the presentation is geared toward parents it is open to the public. The two-hour presentation titled “Raising Resilient Kid...
WORLAND - American Heroes BBQ out of Glenrock earned the overall championship for the second straight year at the Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship last Saturday in Worland. American Heroes BBQ also broke 700 in the win, earning 701.1 points. They finished just ahead of Fergolicious BBQ with 697 points and Clark Crew BBQ with 693 points. American Heroes BBQ was seventh in chicken, first in pork ribs, 15th in pork and second in brisket and 13th in mystery meat category. Being from Glenrock, the...
WORLAND — With each Worland City Council race receiving write-in votes, the candidates that were on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary election could face opposition in the November general election. It takes three eligible write-in votes for someone to officially be nominated. The person must accept and pay the filing fee to be on the ballot in November. Write-in candidates will not be known until Friday after the county canvassing board meets. For Ward 1 two-year seat, Rebecca George received 517 votes. There were four write-in votes cast. For...
WORLAND - Five local barbecue teams will join 23 others in hopes of winning the 2022 Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship this weekend. Pepsi Wyoming BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival Committee Chairman Dave Paxton said there are 28 teams signed up to compete this year with 25 the minimum number for the Wyoming BBQ championship to be sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). Local teams are Chubby Cheeks, 3 Smokin' Chicks, Sochies, Barr-B-Q and Unruly Smokers. Paxton said last...
WORLAND — When going to the polls next Tuesday for the primary election do not forget your ID. One of the biggest election changes from the 2020 election in Wyoming is the voters, who have for years been required to have identification to register to vote, will be required to show ID when voting at the polls. Several forms of ID are acceptable, Wyoming driver’s license or ID Card, tribal ID card, valid US passport, US military card, driver’s license or ID card from another state, University of Wyoming student ID, Wyoming community colle...
Several years ago I decided as a journalist I would register as unaffiliated or independent. I realized the difficulties that would entail, especially in the Big Horn Basin where many county races are decided in the primary, but I still felt it was the right thing to do. A few times I have switched my affiliation from unaffiliated to Republican to have a say in local races. One year in Big Horn County I opted not to change and luckily I was able to still cast a vote in the primary, albeit only for town council races. Two years I did not switch... Full story
WORLAND — There are six of the nine Worland City Council seats up for election this year with four incumbents seeking to retain their seats. There are two four-year seats open in Ward 1, Adam Martinez is seeking his second term on the council and Barbie Brookwell is seeking to retain the seat to which she was appointed. Council candidates were contacted last week for a statement on why they are running for city council. Brookwell said, “I’m running because I believe all government should be obligated to be responsive to the people who elect...
WORLAND — Washakie County Clerk Mary Grace Strauch announced Wednesday, July 27 that Commissioner Chairman Fred Frandson had withdrawn from the county commissioner race and less than a week later, Frandson passed away. Frandson passed away on Monday, August 1, after a battle with cancer. He was appointed to the Washakie County Commissioners on June 30, 2016, and elected to a full term in 2018. He was initially one of five candidates seeking two seats up on the county board of commissioners in the upcoming primary election. In his withdrawal l...
WORLAND — Father and son Niles Wesley Veal, 71, and Cody James Veal, 42, both of Sheridan County, received probation for charges that stemmed from an incident in the Big Horn Mountains in September 2021. The incident on Sept. 14, 2021, began with a call from the campground host for breach of peace at Leigh Creek Campground, escalated at the Baby Wagon Road area where the Washakie County Sheriff’s deputy located the Veals. According to testimony during the preliminary hearing he visited with the Veals before deciding to make an arrest. He testif...
This weekend my best friend from college came up to enjoy fair and attend the Confederate Railroad concert. She is the first person I texted when I learned that the fair board had locked in the country group. When we were in college we attended a number of concerts including the Judds, Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson. After college we saw Alan Jackson and Holly Dunn. The latter we reminisced about because it was at War Memorial Stadium and the opening act played through the rain but Dunn and her band played one song and canceled the show. It was... Full story
WORLAND — Grab your partner and your dancing shoes and come out Saturday night to the “Hometown Hootenanny” at the Worland Community Center. The event is a hosted by the Washakie Museum & Cultural Center and the Community Center in a joint partnership. Museum Executive Director Marian Bender said, “The Hometown Hootenanny will provide the larger Worland community with a unique and inexpensive activity that offers entertainment, mental and physical fitness, as well as fellowship. Square dancing, no matter the style, is a uniquely American dance...