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Parade winners on A12, a Mongolia trip on A1, legislative committee assignments on A7 and much more local news....
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Worland United Methodist Church members recently reminisced about the church's historical Christmas celebrations. Arla Kaye Kapptie, Kathy Morrison, Martha Cork, Donna Harrington and Charlene Hamilton have all been involved in the church for most of their lives, with 85-year-old Cork stating she's gone to the same church since she was born. Kapptie, now 82, has much the same story and she led the conversation about the tradition. After Harrington reminded her, Kapptie said that growing up in...
Learning the ancient origins of their martial art, Kurt and Alanna Steinke of Kurt's KARATE traveled to Mongolia in August, spending 12 days in one of their bucket list destinations, taking in the rich and proud Mongolian culture. Mongolia is not a common travel destination for most, but for the Steinkes, it was a must-visit because of its connection to Spirit Wind Hapkido, the martial art they teach at their dojo in Worland. "One, our martial arts go back through Korea and before Korea,...
Donna May Stayman passed away on December 6, 2024 at the Washakie County Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming. She was born to Marion Paul and Lydia (Harres) Palmer on January 6, 1937, in Worland, Wyoming. She married Donald C. Tidemann September 4, 1955 and the couple had four children. During their marriage Donna cleaned motel rooms, was employed by Ben Franklin, Hunts Greenhouse, Montgomery Ward, Worland Credit Bureau and Floyd Gorrell (City Attorney). Following her divorce in 1977, she moved...
Janice Ruth Wake, passed peacefully at her home in her sleep. She was welcomed into Heaven by the person she missed most, her husband Carl, and her Heavenly Father on Monday December 9th, 2024. Janice was the oldest child born to Mary Jo and John (Bocha) Purcelli on March 1, 1932. Her brother Harry was born in 1938 and Phil in 1945. She also had three brothers who passed away shortly after their births. Her life began on the family ranch near Newcastle, Wyoming. The ranch house did not have...
Doris Lynne Scalia, 78, passed away on Dec. 15, 2024, in Worland, Wyoming. She was born on Staten Island, New York on Oct. 18, 1946. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday Dec. 21, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church....
It’s almost Christmas in the county, many are getting lit Pioneer Square welcomes families, making memories never to forget. The lighted parade and festival of trees brought businesses out Seasonal community spirit is what it’s all about! Rotary Lights at the fairgrounds and then Whoville for two nights A parade in Ten Sleep with Gingerbread and Lollipops the street will light. Shoppers in local shops, Santa has been photographed everywhere Talking to kids with dreams and wishes, their lists prepared with care. So as the year winds down and...
In this week's issue you will find the traditional Letters to Santa from Worland and Ten Sleep students. There are plenty of adorable Santa letters in the special section. I do not know half of the toys the kids are asking for this year, but I do know one of the popular ones is squishmallows (yes I had to "Google" it). Several of the teachers had the students write about how they have been good and some of their letters are hilarious. Take some time and enjoy the read this week. Also take some t...
Speaking with Wyoming House District 28 Representative John Winter (R-Thermopolis) on Dec. 13, he was pleased to be named the Chairman of the Wyoming House Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Winter, who has served as a member of the committee since first elected in 2019, said, “I’ve been in that committee the whole time I’ve been in this position, and it’s a big honor for me. I’m looking forward to working with the committee members. We’ve got a lot of things to address,...
Kings Carpet One Floor and Home won people's choice in the online voting for the 2024 Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights. There were more than 20 entries in this year's "Icicle Lights"-themed parade on Dec. 7. JL Kiser Trades won the Small Business entry; Wyoming Gas won Large Business and Washakie County 4-H won in the Organization category. Bloedorns of Worland won an honorable mention....
In their first week of meets, two Worland Warriors boys swimming and diving team members already qualified for the 3A State tournament in Gillette. Swimming in Powell on Dec. 13 and Cody on Dec. 14, freshman Zach Davis and senior Scottie Thomas were the first Warriors to swim state qualifying times this season. Davis qualified in the 100-yard butterfly (1:04.69), 100-yard backstroke (1:04.23), 100-yard breaststroke (1:11.02) and 500-yard freestyle (5:34.34). His 5:34.34 in the 500-yard...