Archive - Dec 1, 2016

Reception Held for Lion Dogs

By Pat Blair on Thu 12/01/2016 10:15pm
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One of the lion dogs that were the honorees at a reception Thursday night. (Photo by Pat Blair)

The lion dogs that formerly stood at the entrance to Sheridan's Kendrick Park were officially welcomed to their new home at Sheridan College with a reception Thursday night.

3rd Annual Strike Out Cancer on Sunday

By Rustin Burr on Thu 12/01/2016 06:51pm
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November, which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, is now over but the fight against that disease is not. Locals Sarah Richter and Jami Kukal have been holding an annual fundraiser dubbed Strike Out Cancer since 2014 to raise awareness and funds for the fight against pancreatic cancer.

NSI Employees to Participate in Training

By Rustin Burr on Thu 12/01/2016 06:49pm
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Sheridan’s Normative Services Inc. provides services for at-risk, adjudicated, and emotionally disturbed youth. According to Ethan Manning, Group Living Director at NSI, all of their 100 plus staff members will go through training within the next 60 days.

Mesa Natural Gas Solutions Holiday Season Troop Support

By Culley Emborg on Thu 12/01/2016 06:17pm
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Mesa Natural Gas Solutions invites everyone to support Wyoming’s 126 soldiers serving abroad this holiday season. From now until Friday, December 9. Mesa will be collecting items to send to Wyoming troops.

Empower WY Self Defense Workshop on December 20

By Culley Emborg on Thu 12/01/2016 05:53pm
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On Tuesday, December 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Empower WY will host another Self Defense Workshop class at the Bethesda Worship Center at 5135 Coffeen Avenue. Women of all abilities are welcome and the minimum age of those participating is 14.

Thursday 12-01-16

Community Holiday Dinner / Sheridan-Johnson County Community Foundation

Jesse M. Athey

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Jesse M. Athey, 73, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the VA Medical Center.

Jesse was born on July 20, 1943, to Alva and Mildred (Flately) Muzzey in Alliance, NE. He was adopted by Ross and Armenta Athey in 1955. He was in the Alliance and Hemingford, NE area.

Janet Ruth Ludwig

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Janet Ruth Ludwig, 71, of Story, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her residence.

Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Chamber to Host Two-Day Legislative Forum Next Week

By Ron Richter on Thu 12/01/2016 08:02am
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Wyoming State Senator Dave Kinskey (Photo Ron Richter ©)

A two-day legislative forum sponsored by the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will take place next Wednesday and Thursday in the Commissioner's Board Room of the Sheridan County Courthouse.

UW Strategic Planning Meeting to Be Held in Sheridan

By Ron Richter on Thu 12/01/2016 07:58am
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UW President Dr. Laurie Nichols (Courtesy Photo)

The University of Wyoming is in the process of developing a strategic plan that will help guide the university over the next five years.