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Inside this week's issue -- Ten Sleep Graduation Coverage. Worland High School special section is coming NEXT WEEK....
CASPER — As office workers across the city prepare to head home, the telephone operators at the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Casper are just settling into their shifts — checking systems to ensure calls aren’t dropped, brushing up on training materials and reviewing calls from the past week. Housed in the Central Wyoming Counseling Center, a sprawling complex with soft light, artfully arranged houseplants and high-resolution nature photographs, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is one of two statewide lifelines in Wyoming. The center is staffed... Full story
WORLAND — After the first week of filings there is a three-way race for the Republican nomination for Washakie County Sheriff. Washakie County Sheriff Steve Rakness announced on Facebook Thursday, May 12, that he will not be seeking a fifth term as Sheriff of Washakie County. He posted, “After 33 plus years of service to the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office and the Worland Police Department, I’m hanging up my badge and seeking new adventures in life.” Filing to replace Rakness is Washakie County Sheriff Deputy Austin Brookwell, Worland P...
WORLAND — With Acting Mayor William Worley presiding, the Worland City Council on Tuesday declared a vacancy on the council, accepted a bid and approved the annual Fourth of July fireworks area at the gravel pits northwest of the city. City Attorney Kent Richins said with Ward 1 Council member Scott Schaeffer announcing at the May 3 meeting that he had moved out of Ward 1 into Ward 2 a vacancy must be declared. The council voted to declare the vacancy. The vacancy will be filled at the next election. Filing period is underway. The Ward 1 s...
When James P. Owen wrote “Cowboy Ethics: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Code of the West,” there was a rush for businesses and organizations to accept the Code of the West as a code of conduct, despite the fact that the code has been around for decades. Burlington schools adopted it as a motto and the Wyoming State Legislature adopted the Code of the West as the official state code. With high school and college graduations going on this month and next it is a time where I try to impart some wisdom learned throughout my life. This year... Full story
Dixie Darlene (Patrick) Johnson departed this world on Thursday May 19 surrounded by her family to be with her Lord and Savior joining her parents and siblings in the Kingdom. Dixie was born on July 18, 1949 to Glen and Florence Patrick and was raised in Manderson. She married Eddie Johnson October 17, 1964 and raised a daughter, Sheri, and son Sean. Her parents preceded her in death along with brothers Charles, Richard and Ralph and sisters Lois and Pat. Dixie is survived by her husband of 57 years Eddie, Daughter Sheri (Jeff), son Sean... Full story
WORLAND - Two Banner Washakie Medical Center employees were honored with national DAISY awards at a ceremony during National Nurse's Week on Thursday, May 12. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune...
WORLAND — In what could be a good sign of things to come, the Worland Lady Warriors soccer team nearly knocked off the Cody Fillies, 3A’s No. 1-ranked team, on May 14 at Warrior Stadium. In the final 90 seconds of the first half and down 3-0, Lady Warrior Elli Aguayo, off an assist from Rivers Carrell, gave Worland their first goal. The Lady Warriors (8-7) carried over that energy from the late first-half goal into the second half. Cody (14-0) had been dominating the possession, but in the second half, it was Worland taking the attack to Cod...
Shirley Jean (Zajic) Gifford, 87, passed away May 17, 2022 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY. Shirley was born September 5, 1934 in the state of Missouri to Frank and Maude (Oxley) Zajic. She graduated from Greybull High School in Greybull, WY in 1952. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leonard William Gifford; her parents; two brothers, Lyle and Dennis Zajic; and one sister, Beverly Cummings. She is survived by her son, David (Tracy) Gifford; daughter,... Full story
Mark Rice Stiffney, 69, passed away in his Ten Sleep home after a courageous battle with ALS on May 12, 2022. Mark was born in Kendallville, Indiana to Robert Hague and Marilou (Rice) Stiffney on October 12, 1952. He spent his childhood actively involved in Trinity United Methodist Church, youth group and as an Acolyte. His love for ranching started at a young age as he milked cows for neighboring dairies and got involved in the High School FFA program. He also enjoyed tennis and cross country... Full story
Gail Maria Klispie, 59, passed away in her home surrounded by family after a valiant 6-year battle with colon cancer on May 13, 2022. She was born to Larry Gene and Rita Mae (Briscoe) Harrell on March 8, 1963, in Corydon, Indiana. She was the third of six children. Gail spent her youth growing in faith, developing love for the outdoors through exploration with siblings, playing in the river, climbing trees and horseback riding around their family farm. Her family made a cross-country relocation... Full story
Beverly Ruby Valdez was welcomed home on May 4th of 2022 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 14th, 1932 in St. George, Utah to George "Ammon" Stringham and Vilate Stringham. She was the middle child of a total of five siblings. In her teens, her family moved to the windy city of Casper and she met a strapping young cowboy by the name of Robert Northrup Turner and the two married in May of 1950. The two welcomed four children. In 1973 Robert Northrup Turner... Full story
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