Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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WORLAND – Washakie County School District No. 1 teacher Sharee Barrus is attending (remotely and onsite) Saint Mary's College of California, for a full-time year of study focusing on how best to help first graders who are struggling with beginning reading and writing. The study is part of a training program that will qualify Barrus to be a Reading Recovery teacher leader. The award was generously funded by Pioneer Valley Books. "Reading Recovery is a short-term, early intervention program for f... Full story
WORLAND – Banner Health Washakie Medical Center announced that Lisa Van Brunt, who has 20 years nursing experience, 15 at the facility, as their new CNO (Chief Nursing Officer). “I am really excited and very honored that I get to be the CNO for our hospital,” Van Brunt stated. “My goals as CNO are that we continue to deliver quality care with compassion, kindness and that we have the expert staff in all of our areas and support them in being able to deliver that quality given care every single day while always being competent and kind. Our foc... Full story
WORLAND -While the growing season was a bit behind this year due to a wet and cool spring, the Worland Community Garden, administered by the University of Wyoming Extension Washakie County Office, has had a fairly productive year. Community Garden director and AmeriCorps volunteer Erin Day-Gennett said that last Wednesday's hard rain and hail did hit the garden "pretty hard. The squash, cucumbers, melons and tomatoes all got shredded and pocked-marked." In an interview Wednesday morning before...
WORLAND –A Ten Sleep student had an once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity this summer. Josie Decker, an upcoming freshman at Ten Sleep School had the opportunity to join other students from across the nation to take part in a unique, academic and career-oriented development experience, Envision's Explore STEM at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Worland Middle School's seventh-grade social studies teacher Mike Montgomery nominated Decker for this program. In order to go to Boston, D... Full story
WORLAND – The Worland and Ten Sleep United Methodist churches welcomed recent seminary graduate Kayilu Pfoze as their new pastor earlier this month. Pfoze is originally from India, growing up in Nagaland. Pfoze stated that he belongs to an ethnic community called the Naga Community where 90 percent of the population is Christian. He added that the Naga Community has a unique culture and history, much different from the rest of India, but that the community is also a part of the diverse c... Full story
TEN SLEEP – During a small ceremony Monday, afternoon, July 15 at the Ten Sleep Library, Ten Sleep resident Dolleen Grobe was honored as the Wyoming State Library Association's Outstanding Heroine for her passion and love of the library. A small ceremony was held with community members, Ten Sleep Library staff, Washakie County Library Director Karen Funk, Wyoming State Librarian Jamie Mutch and Wyoming Library Association President Kate Markus. When asked how she felt about receiving the h...
WORLAND - The Cloud Peak Lighthouse Adult Crisis Center served a record 109 clients over the past fiscal year, according to program director Sabrina Ochoa. Ochoa said the number of people they have been able to help in the Big Horn Basin and Fremont County has increased over the past four years with 109 during the 2018-2019 fiscal year that runs July 1 through June 30. The 2017-2018 years saw 108 clients served, 80 in 2016-2017 and 72 in 2015-2016. The 11-bed facility was increased from six... Full story
WORLAND – Tap's Dance Studio opened this spring in Worland by longtime dancer, Teri Parker. The studio's summer classes started in June, following an open house in May. Also in May was the studio's "Shopping Soirée" where those preparing for dance classes were offered the opportunity to pre-order dance shoes, leotards and tights so they could be ready for summer and fall classes. The studio welcomes all ages to sign up for their classes. Previous camps and clinics have included junior dance ca...
WORLAND – For 11 years, Hands Across the Saddle has been holding fundraisers in order to fund help others. The HATS organization has helped friends and neighbors in the Big Horn Basin with financial aid. The organization helps those who, through no fault of their own, have fallen on tough times and need a little “hand up.” All funds raised by the organization’s events go to help those in the Big Horn Basin. Through these fundraisers, HATS has assisted residents with paying rent, small medical bills or even food and groceries for their family.... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY TUESDAY - Community Garden Activity, 10 a.m. Community Garden at Newell Sargent Park in Worland. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at... Full story
WORLAND – Recently, four Worland High School students went to National Speech and Debate in Dallas, Texas, to participate in multiple events and categories alongside some of the best in the country. These students were Zoe Fernandez and Madeline Martinson in world school debate and Jade Hefenieder and Nathaniel Nelson in duo. “We compete in Nationals almost every year,” speech and debate coach Rick Dorn said. “This was year 28 for Worland.” According to Dorn, Nelson and Hefenieder placed in the middle of the pack, meaning they were placing s... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY TUESDAY - Community Garden Activity, 10 a.m. Community Garden at Newell Sargent Park in Worland. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY TUESDAY - Community Garden Activity, 10 a.m. Community Garden at Newell Sargent Park in Worland. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at... Full story
CHEYENNE – Three Worland High School juniors selected as Girls State delegates attended the 77th session of American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State held on the campus of Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne on June 9-15. Upon arrival to the program, delegates are assigned to “cities,” where they live during their residence at Girls State. During the program, which is operated in accordance with the basic laws of the State of Wyoming, delegates elect their own city, county and state officials and learn the duties of the vario... Full story
WORLAND – The University of Wyoming Extension (UWE) recently welcomed Angela Michel to its Washakie County office as the new Cent$ible Nutrition educator, and Hot Springs County SNAP-Ed. Michel has a background in education and is currently enrolled in the National Nutrition Certification Program through Utah State University. The goal of the Cent$ible Nutrition Program is to "help families eat better for less." By attending classes at the local UW Extension Office, participants can learn how t...
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at 9 a.m. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY SECOND TUESDAY - The Washakie County Democrats meeting: 7 p.m. at the Worland C... Full story
TEN SLEEP – For most couples, learning that they are pregnant, is an exciting event. Ten Sleep residents Levi and Savanah Collins received five times the excitement recently when they learned that Savanah was pregnant with quintuplets. Savanah, who is just a little over 13 weeks pregnant, learned during an ultrasound that she was pregnant with more than one baby. "Had a regular ultrasound, just a regular check-up and they said that this isn't what it should look like. It was the nurse that s... Full story
TEN SLEEP – Ten Sleep FFA students received awards for a year well done, during their annual Ten Sleep FFA awards banquet on Monday, May 6. The teams that competed at state FFA; high school and middle school livestock and meats, vet science, ag mechanics, job interview, agriscience and public speaking were recognized. Ten Sleep School FFA advisor Michelle Arnett stated that she felt that each team had a great year. Anna Watson, Kinley Anderson and Josie Decker received gold in agriscience and have the chance to represent Ten Sleep in the n... Full story
SHERIDAN - Sheridan College graduate Madison Anderson is the recipient of this year's President's Award. The announcement came as a surprise to Anderson during Saturday's Commencement Ceremony at the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. From Ten Sleep, Anderson received her Associate of Science in agriculture business and graduated with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. During her first year at Sheridan College, she served as a Wyoming State FFA Officer and won the National Professional Agricultural S... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH - The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners' room in the courthouse start at 9 a.m. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY SECOND TUESDAY - The Washakie County Democrats meeting: 7 p.m. at the Worland C...
WORLAND – Banner Health Washakie Medical Center, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Jaime Mertz received the first annual DAISY Award to be awarded at the hospital, Friday, May 10, in recognition of her skillful, compassionate care and going above and beyond for her patients. When asked for comments, Mertz said that she was only doing her job. Mertz learned that she was the DAISY Award honoree during a ceremony in the Meadowlark conference room of the hospital. During the ceremony, Mertz r... Full story
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY — Worland Public Transportation to Cody. 347-3208. FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH — Worland City Council meeting: 7 p.m. at city hall. FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY of EACH MONTH — The Washakie County Commissioners meeting: Commissioners’ room in the courthouse start at 9 a.m. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – Worland Acoustic Jam: 6:30 pm. at the Worland Senior Center. EVERY SECOND TUESDAY — The Washakie County Democrats meeting: 7 p.m. at the Worland Community Center Complex. EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ... Full story
WORLAND - Washakie County Homemakers are observing Homemakers Week this week, May 5-11. As part of that observation the group nominates a community member, or one of their own members, as an "unsung hero." This year the organization has named Fran Scranton as the 2019 Unsung Hero. For 30 years Scranton has been a volunteer for the Worland community through several different projects. "When we moved to Worland in 1983, my wife Diana and I became involved in Oktoberfest." Many folk remember this...
WORLAND – Wednesday, May 1, eighth-grade Worland Middle School students set out into the community to learn more about choices that could impact the rest of their lives. Previously referred to as "Life R U Ready," Worland Middle School started the program "Choices That Matter" in order to allow students to receive more hands-on experience about the consequences of their choices. Life R U Ready was a life-simulation health fair to increase awareness with teenagers on consequences of behavior a... Full story
WORLAND — For the past year and a half Washakie County School District No. 1 has been involved with Blessings in a Backpack Program to help feed hungry students during the weekend. According to the website, “Blessings in a Backpack is celebrating a decade of feeding kids on the weekends. Blessings is a national front-runner in the fight against childhood hunger.” The program “provides food for elementary school children in America who might otherwise go hungry by sending them home with a backpack full of food on the weekends.” District...