Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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If you recall, in the last column I mentioned that at almost every stop of my Tom Horn tour, the first question was: “Was he guilty?” Well, this was the first question I heard in all but one stop in phase II of the tour: “Was he guilty?” demanded each first interrogator. So said people in my audience in Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie. And the people at the one place that failed to ask the big question were all from Colorado, so they probably didn’t understand the proper protocol. I told each of my interrogators the same thing I’d told people...
STAR VALLEY- After their 3-0 win against Pinedale on Friday night the Worland Warriors went to Star Valley for a Saturday afternoon match and at the end of the 80 minutes walked off the pitch with a 4-1 victory. The Warriors have netted seven goals in their last two competitions which is quite the turnaround when you consider two weeks ago the team was getting quality looks but was not able to convert. "The team chemistry has been improving with each game, which has resulted in a better focus...
STAR VALLEY - The Worland Lady Warriors defeated the Star Valley Braves 3-2 in a match filled with dramatics Saturday afternoon. Worland would play well in the first half and kept the pressure on Star Valley taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. "We came out strong and got the first goal, then we had a few breakaways that we couldn't convert on," said coach Danielle Warren. In the second half Star Valley would come alive turning up the intensity on Worland scoring two goals, to take a 2-1 lead....
THERMOPOLIS – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning that rock slides in the Wind River Canyon have the potential to be a daily occurrence as increased moisture from ground thawing and anticipated rainfall will increase the odds of falling rock. “Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of control at this time,” noted WYDOT District Engineer Shelby Carlson. “We’re bringing in an emergency contractor [GeoStabilization International of Denver] to help with the more troublesome slopes, and remove potential hazards,” said Carlson....
CHEYENNE – Last week the Wyoming State Board of Education heard updates on new Chapter 31 rules for graduation requirements, which must be finalized within four months, according to board chairman Pete Gosar. At their March meeting in Hulett, the State Board discussed graduation requirements per the 2015 assessment and accountability bill, which require the Department of Education to modify Chapter 31 rules. Governor Mead signed the emergency rules last week, which set a 120-day extension for new requirements to be put in place. State board m...
WORLAND – The Banner Health Washakie Medical Center physical therapy/rehab department in Worland has received a facelift enabling them to offer more services. "The main changes are that we opened up the exercise area by removing the offices in the front and now the cardio pulmonary department is no longer in the back of the gym. We also redid the floors and walls giving the gym a lighter, brighter, cleaner and crisper feeling," Banner Health Washakie Medical Center rehab services manager W...
Christina Juanita Dabalos, 67, former Worland resident passed away on April 29, 2016 in Casper, Wyoming. Christina Juanita Dabalos was born on April 4, 1949 in Worland a daughter of Jose & Gracie May (Smallwood) Dabalos. She was baptized on September 25, 1949 at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and her God parents are Phillip & Alice Chavis. She received her education in Worland and graduated with the class of 1967. Her first job was making tortes for her parents in the Mexico City Café. She... Full story
Long time Worland resident Milford John "Mel" Dietz passed away at his home in Worland on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Mel was born at the "Old Stone House" outside of Joliet, Montana on May 17, 1925. He was a son of Pauline (Woitt-Schleining) and Jacob H. Dietz. He was the sixth born of thirteen children to the German-Russian family. Mel attended country schools around Joliet and Edgar, and graduated from Bridger High School. He told wonderful stories of having his own... Full story
Dr. Eugene A. Doerr of Boise, Idaho and formerly of Basin, died on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born August 10, 1939. A private family graveside service and burial has been held at Mount View Cemetery in Basin. Atwood Family Funeral Directors assisted the family with the arrangements.... Full story