Buford to retire

Lloyd Buford was the meat market manager for Safeway stores in Nebraska for 11 years but grew tired of the grocery business.

At the time, Buford knew he wanted to own a small business of his own and caught wind of a meat locker for sale in Encampment. He was familiar with this area and ended up buying the business. He moved his family to Wyoming in 1983. With three small children, Lloyd and his wife Jan needed more income and some form of insurance. A part-time police officer position, that offered insurance, was open at the time and Buford signed up.

After 17 years of service for the Enc...