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LARAMIE — A University of Wyoming program that began with four students in the fall of 2015 has now grown to 36 undergraduates who are engaged in cutting-edge research with faculty mentors. The Wyoming Research Scholars Program (WRSP), part of UW’s Science Initiative, pairs undergraduate students with faculty mentors to participate in research for multiple years. In addition to the all-important mentorship aspect, the program includes a student salary for each student’s research time, funding for research support and supplies, and money for tra...
WORLAND – Worland Gottsche welcomed new outpatient orthopedic therapist Sherman Skelton to their family. Skelton started with Gottsche Aug. 23. Born and raised in Thermopolis, Skelton originally had planned a different future for himself and initially started majoring in biology but an event occurred which completely changed his plans. "Right after high school I took an EMT class in Thermopolis and ran on the ambulance crew and worked in the emergency room. It was then; there were a few patients...
LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Wyoming at the completion of the 2017 summer semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science); BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSAR (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCP (Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering); BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science); BSDH (...
WORLAND — Banner Health Clinic in Worland welcomes back provider Joseph Tritchler, PA-C. Tritchler, a family medicine physician assistant, started seeing patients Oct. 16. He specializes in comprehensive health care for all ages including prevention. He works with each patient individually to teach him or her about making healthy lifestyle choices. He first started with Banner Health Clinic in February 2016 and left in March 2017. “Helping my patients enhance their health and wellness is my personal goal,” said Tritchler. “It’s the biggest r...
The Wyoming State Historical Society recently recognized individuals and organizations from across the state (and some from out of state) who have contributed to Wyoming’s rich legacy. The awards, presented at the Society’s recent annual meeting, recognize the vast amount of hard work by adults, school students and organizations that resulted in publications, oral histories, reference works, tours, exhibits and more. Final selections were made by the Society’s Awards committee — Jessica Clark, Chairperson, Rock Springs; Cindy Brown, Cheyenn...
WORLAND — Worland High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter is collecting gently used children’s books as a service project. Advisor Brenda Trippel said, “We are needing picture books through easy chapter books [for those learning to read]. We will be taking the books to our State FCCLA Fall Conference next Wednesday in Casper. One of the workshops at the conference will be wrapping the books so that they can then be given to children as gifts.” She added that the chapter hopes to be able to bring at least 50 books....
BILLINGS, MONTANA – Following the announcement by Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to open its programs to girls, Girl Scouts remains committed to and believes strongly in the importance of the all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) CEO, Sally J. Leep believes the decision by Boy Scouts of America is unfortunate and a disservice to girls. Research indicates single-gender settings, compared to coeducational settings, help lessen the impact of gender stereotypes that can dictate the activities and...
POWELL — The Northwest College Forensics Team claimed its place as top community college at both the Cougar Swing and the Rice University Invitational tournaments Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Part of the NWC team competed in Torrington, while team members Isaabella Munoz of Worland and Taylor Rempp of Harrison, Nebraska, traveled to Houston, Texas. The first half of the Nebraska tournament, hosted by Eastern Wyoming College, was a debate only tournament for NWC, and the second half, hosted by Western Nebraska Community College, was an individual events o...
CHEYENNE — Col. Justin Walrath, a Thermopolis native, was chosen as the next commander of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlfit Wing. He assumes command from Col. Paul Lyman on Nov. 4. Currently Walrath serves as the wing’s 153rd Operations Group commander, overseeing flight operations of the wing’s eight C-130s and more than half the wing’s 1,100 personnel. “It’s a great honor to be chosen to lead the wing,” Walrath said. “I look forward to ensuring they excel at their missions and remain assets to Wyoming and the nation.” Walrath...
WORLAND — The Veterans of Foreign Wars have announced their 2017-2018 student essay contests. The Patriot’s Pen contest for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, has a theme of “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Patriot’s Pen is a VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. More than 120,000 students participated last year. There are local prizes awarded, winners advance to the district, regional, state and then national competition. National wi...
WORLAND - The Admiral Beverage Medical Center (ABMC) is partnering with the Wyoming Cancer Coalition and Wyoming Cancer Resource Service for a colon cancer awareness event that began Monday and concludes today. Linda Hausner, registered nurse for ABMC said she suggested the idea because she wanted to bring awareness to colon cancer and other cancers. As a breast cancer survivor, awareness of the types of cancers that are out there, as well as awareness of screenings that are available for...
WORLAND — Head to the Worland Senior Center next Tuesday for the bi-monthly blood drive from the United Blood Services. The blood drive runs from noon to 5 p.m. at the Worland Senior Center. United Blood Services is a nonprofit community bloodcenter, providing blood and blood products for local area hospitals throughout the United States. Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors who are 16 (and, in some cases, 17) must have signed permission from a parent or guardian, a...
WORLAND — Jeff Igleheart recently completed the Marine Combat Instructor for Water Survival (MCIWS) course based out of the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, California. MCIWS is designed to train and equip United States Marines for amphibious combat operations, and is one of the most physically and psychologically demanding training courses offered by the Marine Corps, according to a press release. Igleheart recently returned from deployment to the Republic of South Korea to the Marine Corps Base in Hawaii where he has been serving as a p...
National Friends of the Library Week is Oct. 15-21. This celebration is a time to promote the Friends of the Library in our communities and raise awareness about our libraries. It is an excellent opportunity for you to join the Friends groups and support your library. We love October in the Library! There are many things planned this month starting with the Ten Sleep Harvest Dinner on Oct. 14 from 5-8 p.m. This event is held annually at the Ten Sleep School cafeteria. Dinner tickets are $10 for adults, $40 for a family and $5 for a child and ca...
POWELL — The NWC Forensics Team started the season strong at the Colorado College Swing, competing in the James “Al” Johnson Memorial tournament Sept. 22-23 and the Al Johnson Swing Sept. 24. The nine students finished in first place among community colleges and placed sixth overall in a field of 22 colleges and universities. “This weekend was a good opening tournament,” said Bob Becker, NWC assistant professor of speech communications and forensics coach. “Everyone received positive feedback on their events, and we are excited for the next to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. is accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. military service academies for the 2018 school year. Every year, Enzi gives Wyoming youth considering military careers the opportunity to apply for a nomination to the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy. “Military service academies provide exceptional opportunities to young people, including a quality education,” Enzi said. “These academies open doors and provide a unique...
BOZEMAN – Montana Shakespeare in the Schools enters its 25th season in 2017 with a tour of “Twelfth Night” to regional middle and high schools. Several public performances will also be offered. MSIS will perform the comedy to nearly 12,000 students in communities throughout Montana and Wyoming as a part of its annual fall tour, which begins Oct. 6. The 10-week tour is the first of two educational outreach programs offered during the academic year by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, which is based at Montana State University. The fall tour...
LARAMIE — Wyoming high school students with a strong interest in the visual arts will converge on the University of Wyoming campus Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30. Students and their art teachers will participate in the High School Art Intensive, an immersive experience that consists of educational sessions and focused, hands-on workshops. The UW Department of Art and Art History hosts the annual event, and UW Fine Arts Outreach supports it. “Through this event, high school students take part in creative processes and activities that they are...
WORLAND — The Wyoming section for the Society of Range Management holds an annual meeting that includes a six-to eight-minute prepared speech presentation on a range topic for high school-aged students. For the past 10 years or so the Chief Washakie FFA has been participating in the contest. The annual meeting rotates around the state so it has given students/members the opportunity to present in a variety of Wyoming locations and in front of today’s leaders on Wyoming Range. This year Jade Hefenieder, a ninth grader and new FFA member pre...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Weston T. Graham, an attorney from Sheridan, Wyoming, has been elected president-elect of its organization and will serve as president in 2018-2019. The 2017/2018 election of officers was held according to Article II, Section 1 and Article VI of the Bylaws of the Wyoming State Bar. The results of the election were announced last week in Cheyenne, at the Bar’s Annual Business Meeting. Graham succeeds Robert C. Jarosh of Cheyenne, who is now the president of the Bar. Graham pre...
THERMOPOLIS — Safe Kids Wyoming, in partnership with Hot Springs County Public Health will kick off Child Passenger Safety Week/Month on Tuesday by encouraging parents to know the Wyoming law. Kids under 9 must be secured in an appropriate child restraint in the back seat of the vehicle, according to a press release from the HSC Public Health. Children in rear-facing infant seats must not be in front of an active airbag. It is a primary offense to not have your child safely and properly secured. Law enforcement can and will stop you for not r...
POWELL — The ever-popular play that tells the story of a small-town man with big dreams comes to Powell Dec. 7-9. Actresses and actors—of all ages ranging from elementary, middle school, high school, college and older adults—throughout the Big Horn Basin are invited to take part in the community theater presentation of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Auditions are scheduled in NWC’s Nelson Performing Arts Center Sept. 14-16 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. each evening. “The play ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is a classic family holiday show!” Fred Ebert, assistant p...
WORLAND – Virginia Garcia had always wanted to make and serve authentic Mexican food from her region of Laredo, when she finally realized her dream last year by opening a taco truck on Big Horn Avenue in Worland. Soon, the business became bigger than the small truck, and required more than Garcia could handle on her own. This year, her daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Sergio Nieto stepped in and expanded the business, hired employees, and became partners to help run Tacos, Burritos and M...
MEETEETSE — The Meeteetse Museums will be hosting its inaugural Labor Day Archaeology Fair on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Admission is free. The fair will consist of a variety of fun hands-on stations (for youths as well as adults) operated by archaeologists and museum professionals from around Wyoming. The stations will run from 10 a.m. (immediately following the Meeteetse Labor Day parade) until 4 p.m. A “Passport to the Past” system will be in place, whereby everyone visiting a station will get their passport stamped. Those visiting all stat...
WORLAND - Every year the Worland Elks Lodge picks a person to receive their citizen of the year award and this year they chose Marty Hinkel for her selfless contributions to people in the community and around the world. Worland Elks Board of Trustees member Marilyn Lane stated that for a person to receive the award, they must be considered an outstanding citizen who is active in the community and helps others. “Marty is one of those people, she is a genuinely nice and caring person,” Lane said. According to a press release from the Elks, Hinkle...