Archive - Jan 2011

“Wild Lands” Order Continues to Draw Opposition

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 08:02pm
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Since the Department of the Interior announced Secretarial Order 3310 in late December, it has drawn its fare share of opposition from many in the state of Wyoming.

Governor Mead Reacts to Florida Judge's Ruling

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 07:58pm
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U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson declared Monday that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Earlier this month, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead entered Wyoming in the multi-state lawsuit challenging the Act.

Spay Wyoming Receives Grant

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 07:45pm
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In honor of the 17th annual Spay Day on February 22, the Humane Society of the United States in conjunction with the Doris Day Animal Foundation has bestowed a grant to Spay Wyoming.

Advocacy and Resource Center Open House

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 07:39pm
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The Advocacy and Resource Center in Sheridan has been providing their services to the residents of Sheridan County for three decades, and Monday they held an open house.

Amount of Loss Claimed by the Department of Audit May Be Excessive

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 03:08pm
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In a media release issued by the Office of the Sheridan County and Prosecuting Attorney, it is noted that Sheridan County was contacted several months ago by a representative of the trust established by the former Sheridan County Clerk, Audrey Koltiska.

The Camels Smoke the Broncs

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In front of a standing room only crowd on Thursday evening Sheridan's Raith Durham hits a free-throw in the first period of play to draw the Broncs within 9 against the Campbell County Camels. The 2nd ranked Camels were just too much for the 3rd ranked Sheridan Broncs who came up on the short end of the 54-41final score.

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Two for Two

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Sheridan's Heavy Weight Wrestler Alex Marty makes it two on the day as he wins both of his matches on Saturday. In this match Alex pinned John Powers of Cheyenne East in a time of 1:56. Overall Sheridan came came very close in both of the day's meets - with Cheyenne Central is was 36-42 and Cheyenne East 36-42. Lacking a wrestler in the 103 weight class cost Sheridan 6-points in each meet.

SHERIDAN SHOOTERS WIN IN WORLAND

By Trevor Jackson on Mon 01/31/2011 10:15am
4TH GRADE SHERIDAN SHOOTERS

The 4th Grade Sheridan Shooters won the Pepsi-Cola Basketball Challenge over the weekend in Worland.

We beat Buffalo in the first round 32-24, Worland in the second round 48-21, Gillette in the semi-fimals 50-19 and then beat Buffalo in the Championship game 36-25.

Pictured in the photo: Back Row Coach Troy Bower, Tristan Bower, Nate Roe, Dalton Gregory, Jaxon Parker, Kade Eisele.

Front Row: Garrett Coon, Eli Johnston, Zander Coon.

This is our second tournament win this year and have a tourney record of 13-4 this season.

Great Turnout for Ducks Unlimited

By Judy Hagerott on Mon 01/31/2011 09:40am
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It was a full house Saturday night as over 300 people took part in the annual Sheridan County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet held at the Holiday Inn.

Sheridan Opens Hearts and Pocketbooks

By Judy Hagerott on Mon 01/31/2011 09:37am
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Well over 800 people showed up at the Best Western Sheridan Center Saturday night in support of 5-year-old Jacob Ahrens. It was a benefit dinner to help with the medical expenses for the little guy who was diagnosed with an inoperable mid-brain tumor last December.