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This Saturday kicks off Washakie County Fair Week with the theme, “Remembering the past, Embracing our present, engineering our future. The fair is an opportunity for everyone to come socialize, enjoy some good food and have a little family fun. The five-member fair board has worked hard over the past year to put together an entertaining schedule. A few things didn’t come to fruition for various reasons including stock dog trials and tractor pull but there is still plenty to do and see. The week of five concerts, four of them free, begins Mon...
Once again Mom is fresh out of ideas so she calls on me, Roscoe the Rascal to fill in for her. You would think I would get an extra treat for this, but nope. Something about it's not fair to my sisters. I do not get it. A while back we discussed a typical day in my life and that was in early spring. Well summer days are a bit different. Shadow, for one sleeps in but I get up when Dad gets ready for work and depending on how far he has to travel for the day that could be between 2:30 to 3:30...
Summer months. A time most of us in Wyoming anxiously wait for as winter can seem cold, bleak, and feel like it can drag on forever. People often report the best mental health in the summer. This can be due to various factors including longer days, warmer temperatures, and an increase in Vitamin D. So how can you take advantage of the summer months and improve your mental health at the same time? Let’s take a closer look at Vitamin D and the impact it can have on mental health. It is estimated that more than 40% of Americans have a Vitamin D d...
Just when you think you have a handle on all the way scammers will reach out to try and separate you from your money they up their game. Recently, there are reports of scammers using local business names. Rocky Mountain Power has reported scammers are calling and contacting customers seeking immediate payment to avoid disconnection. RMP will not ask you to make payments with a pre-paid credit card but most of all they do not contact their customers in that way. RMP suggests rather than giving your account number to the caller, ask them to give...
Years ago a Verizon Wireless marketing campaign used the phrase “Can you hear me now?” On Saturday and Sunday the answer for Verizon customers in the Big Horn Basin was a resounding “No.” There was an outage of service that appeared to begin shortly after 7 a.m., according to accounts from customers (myself included). We at first thought it was just my husband’s phone. I had WiFi calling enabled on my phone so did not realize I did not have any cell service. Attempts to call Verizon proved fruitless as they do not have 24-hour support....
Every year on the Fourth of July we celebrate our independence with grand fireworks displays all over the country. From small town America to the big cities, spectacular displays of lights and noises take place. The intent behind it and the celebration of it is quite honoring. However, this “celebration” can seriously impact our veterans. The sounds, smells and shockwaves of fireworks can be very triggering for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Individuals with PTSD, as well as any combat veteran regardless of their PTSD sta...
Sometimes when thinking what to write in this space, readers provide the inspiration as is the case this week regarding customer service. A recent columnist for the Northern Wyoming News discussed the importance of customer service and an astute reader brought by an old Wyoming Business Tips column from the University of Wyoming. This got me thinking that perhaps more needs to be said regarding customer service. The University of Wyoming Business Tips column provided some good tips for businesses in helping them and their employees offer great...
My latest obsession is a podcast called Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan. She covers a lot of strange and mysterious, sometimes true, sometimes not-so-true stories. One podcast episode she discussed a simulation theory that she found on Reddit. She points out that to truly give any credence to this theory she would have preferred to have found a scientifically reviewed article, but the only discussion on simulation theory that could be found was on Reddit. The podcast poses the question are we truly living our own lives or are we...
The other day when I was putting out our flag at the Northern Wyoming News, a gust of wind knocked the flag out of my hand. I know etiquette says that the flag should not touch the ground, but it was not intentional. I gently picked it up and put the flag in the stand attached to our exterior wall. I mentioned to one of the employees that it hit the ground and how I thought flag etiquette meant it should be properly disposed of, but considering how many people treat the flag in the name of patriotism, I was not going to do that. (I was wrong,...
It’s funny how certain things at certain times can bring memories flooding back. The other night after I got dishes done I went and sat down on the couch and my husband had on a baseball game. It was the Los Angeles Dodgers. Every time I see a Dodgers game I think of my dad. He was a huge Dodgers fan, but this game memories came flooding back for me. Perhaps because his birthday was just over a week ago and he has been on my mind a lot. Growing up I never played baseball, never really watched baseball until my senior year in high school. OK t...
“Famous Friends” is a popular country song from Chris Young and Kane Brown, written by Young, along with Cary Barlowe and Corey Crowder. In the song they talk about their famous friends, not in the country music business but back home, including football stars, teachers, firefighters and more. We have many famous people in our backyard, many of whom we have highlighted here in the Northern Wyoming News. There are many state champions, all-state and all-conference athletes from Worland and Ten Sleep high schools and other schools around the Big...
According to an article in U.S. News and World Report, deaths involving methamphetamine are “skyrocketing.” The article states that deaths from methamphetamine among Americans increased “50-fold” between 1999 and 2021. Most of the deaths also involved fentanyl and heroin. Data reviewed from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 1999, 608 deaths were attributed to meth. By 2021, the number had skyrocketed to nearly 52,400, with 61% of fatal meth overdoses involving heroin or fentanyl. Additional statistics that ar...
So you’re graduating, now what? If you are graduating high school or college and headed right into the workplace there are a few things you need to realize. The biggest thing is that you no longer get two or three weeks off at Christmas. My first job out of college I was back to work on Dec. 26. Christmas was on a Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lovell Chronicle was production day so after spending a long weekend with my folks I left Thermopolis on Christmas Day to head back to Lovell to be at work the next day. I had not earned any vacation days...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but the reality is, we need to talk about mental health all year round. By not talking about mental health, we add to the stigma that surrounds it. Stigma can lead to a reluctance for individuals to seek treatment. Approximately 20% of Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime, yet fewer than half of those ever seek treatment. And, the longer mental health issues go untreated, the more severe they can become. But, talking about mental health can be a challenge, and sometimes difficult....
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” -- Jurassic Park’s Ian Malcolm. In Jurassic Park Jeff Goldblum’s character stated the above in reference to re-creating dinosaurs but lately the statement can ring true regarding artificial intelligence. On Monday, the so-called “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton quit Google and, according to several media reports, stated he regretted the work he has done because of how AI could be misused or abused. He wanted to be able to speak out a...
With last week’s action by the Washakie County Commissioners to finalize the purchase of the home at 603 North Road 11 for the new ambulance station, it is time for the community to move forward and make this move work best for everyone. The commissioners listened to concerns and mitigation requests from neighbors Dick Kroger and DJ Vanderwerff at their April 18 meeting. Some of the mitigation requests are reasonable and the county, wanting to be good neighbors, are considering several of them. In fact, the commissioners had already agreed t...
Five years ago, at the height of the #MeToo movement I wrote a column about why victims don’t tell and I referenced my own story when I was a young lady still in high school. On Friday, during the community resources meeting, as I listened to Crisis Prevention and Response Center Director Karina Rice discuss the fact that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month it reminded me of that column and how often we attempt to blame the victim. Rice provided a pie chart completely shaded in baby blue and the key on the pie chart listed “Causes of Rap...
On a beautiful spring day Tuesday in Ten Sleep, students, staff, administrators, residents, dignitaries gathered outside by the basketball courts for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new preK-12 school. Plans are for the school to be open during the mid-winter break in 2024. The description of the plans for the school sound innovative and should create a unique and inviting learning environment for all students. Superintendent Annie Griffin in her remarks during the ceremony thanked a slew of people who helped make the...
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a prescription drug; however, it is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, such as after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids. Most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal...
Many moons ago, when I was the editor of the Basin Republican Rustler, I wrote an editorial asking where was the civility. This came after a Manderson town council member, in an open public meeting, used a derogatory, racist slur to refer to then President Barack Obama. I believe now, the universe said to me, “You ain’t seen nothing yet kid.” Of course, over the past several years I could site hundreds of incidents about the lack of civility, but one incident this week I found disturbing and I feel I must call Karlee Provenza out for her action...
On Monday of last week there was another mass shooting in the United States. What a dreadful sentence to write, that is. It sounds so nonchalant, like something that just "is"; like saying "it snowed yesterday." It's fundamentally wrong and yet that is our reality. I'd like to say that I remember a time when things weren't like this, but I don't. I was 4 years old when the Columbine shooting happened. What I can remember are the victims of that tragedy being regarded with the same reverence as t...
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that involves a detachment from reality. Along with symptoms that affect concentration and memory, people living with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which can include hallucinations and delusions. Individuals might lose interest in their usual activities, struggle with self-care, and withdraw from loved ones. These symptoms not only make daily life difficult and contribute to emotional distress, they can also lead to isolation, sleep problems, or substance use, any of which can affect well-being...
Hello everyone, it's me Roscoe. A few weeks ago I said I would give you a glimpse into a typical day for me. I am not sure if the day is supposed to start about 2 a.m. when Shadow wakes Mom up to put her outside, for what no one knows, but if she goes well I have to go because I don't want to miss out on anything. If Shadow really has to use the doggie restroom, she does so quickly and goes back to the door. Sometimes we have to chase off a stray cat, sometimes some deer, or check out to make...
During my sabbatical for the winter sports postseason, I missed out on a few stories that would have been fun to talk about, and I also had a few random thoughts and observations. To get it out of my mind, I’m writing about everything (Maybe not all but 800-plus words worth) in this column. So, in no particular order, here we go. Aaron Rodgers returned from his darkness retreat and learned on that journey that he’d like to play for the New York Jets. I don’t know what’s more on brand, Aaron Rodg...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has written the following Opinion piece highlighting some of the successes of the 2023 Legislative Session.. Media outlets are welcome to reprint the Op-Ed. Governor Gordon Legislative Accomplishments: A Win for the People of Wyoming At the commencement of the 67th Legislature, in my State of the State address and my supplemental budget request, I identified multiple legislative priorities focused on ensuring Wyoming's success, now and into the future. I am p...