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Is it because of us spending too much time inside? Or maybe it is the month without football? Perhaps they call it "March Madness" because anything can happen. Dick Vitale once said, "I learned from my mom and dad, who didn't have a formal education but had doctorates of love. They told me that if you gave 110 percent all the time, a lot of beautiful things will happen. I may not always be right, but no one can ever accuse me of not having a genuine love and passion for whatever I do." Passion...
Burns senior Wyatt Berg, son of Kyle and Loretta Berg of Cheyenne, is no stranger to success or the spotlight. Through high school, he successfully maintained his status on honor roll, competed and helped excel the football, basketball and track team to many successes, all the while keeping an easy smile as he strides through the halls of Burns high. "We really have a good time in school," Wyatt says as a sly grin comes across his face. "We make learning fun." He enjoys all his classes and is...
The athletes on the Burns boys basketball team have tasted perfect seasons in other sports. They have also tasted the agony of defeat. This season, going 12-9 overall and 4-4 in their region, neither agony or perfection was on the menu. Meeting the Hornets in Pine Bluffs for the last regular season game would provide a fortune of experience and training, win or lose. "We were fortunate to play in a tremendous environment on Saturday," Coach Sean Patterson said. "The intensity was through the...
Games are sometimes about more than who wins or loses. Coming into the Hornets nest for senior night, the Lady Broncs knew more emotion than normal would be on the sleeves of Pine Bluffs fans and players. And emotions, like home field advantage can help win a game. But Burns struggled through a points deficit most of the game and keep their emotions in check. Rylee Anderson, meeting the forehead of Andrea Baker, was out for the rest of the game. Neither team was going to give up or give in. A...
In between the girls and boys Pawnee basketball games Thursday evening, the 18 players and coaches took time to pay respect to their parents. Among the players were four seniors who played their last game on their home court. Emily Ellis, Afton Zitek, Austin Burson and Trent Timm gave flowers and hugs to their parents among their teammates. Coach Tim Brunelle and Coach Samantha Ramos also honored their parents with flowers. Before the games, the entire school participated in a pep rally with a...
Southeast hosted the 2A East regional wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday. The Burns/Pine Bluffs squad had trained and prepared for it and expected good things. The team may not have expected a second-place finish and 16 wrestlers competing at state, but that is what they got. Moorcroft won seven titles and the 2A East regional last weekend but Burns/Pine Bluffs took the second-place trophy and will send 16 boys to the state mats in Casper this weekend. "The kids wrestled great, and it was...
Eight athletes took center court Saturday afternoon to be honored for their commitment, dedication and athletic efforts throughout the past four years. In turn, the seniors thanked their parents for supporting and encouraging them over the years. From the girls basketball team Andrea Baker, daughter of Rene and Steve Baker, Dana and Sara Mullins, daughters of Jerry and Christy Barker, and Sam Hanson, daughter of James and Lori Hanson. Seniors from the boys basketball team are Keenan Cozort, son...
In case you planned to use your get-out-of-winter-now card, save it. Spring has not sprung, yet. It seems we just melt enough to see the drift from Thanksgiving and another round of the white stuff drops in. You won't hear me complaining. Similar to me telling the little guys to enjoy their youth as they are only a child for 15 years. After that, you can act like a child but you will never be one again. Winter only comes around once a year. After that, we have to show off the body that we "gaine...
After serving protection detail for the Isa Navy Base in Bahrain, the Wyoming Army National Guard 133rd Engineer Company returned home after 10 months. "My company said 'we're going to Bahrain,' and I volunteered to go," 2011 Burns graduate Kaylee Taylor said. "My dad freaked out but he settled down after a while." After strong headwinds delayed their landing, 162 Wyoming soldiers were welcomed at the Laramie Regional Airport Thursday morning by tears of joy and warm hugs. There to greet them... Full story
Charlene Smith/Pine Bluffs Post Haven't seen one of these yet? You will. The Federal Reserve began supplying financial institutions with the redesigned note Oct. 8, 2013. But distance, demand and the policies of individual financial institutions, the new bill hasn't reached local consumers and businesses much yet. The main reason for the new design was security and the note includes a blue 3-D security ribbon with images of bells and 100s and a color-changing bell in an inkwell. The notes...
Feb. 20 is denoted as the Day of Feasts in some Christian communities. Many years ago, there were so few saints named, they each had their own day. No problem and it kept it honorable and special to recognize those angels once among us. However, as time went on, more angels on earth changed into saints, more than 365, and, well, you do the math. Almost every day was a day of feasts for a saint. The earliest feast days of saints were those of martyrs, venerated as having shown for Christ the...
Pawnee seventh grader Cora Cox, beyond keeping her grades up stays very active in school activities. She is the girls basketball manager and plays volleyball and basketball on the junior high teams. She plans to participate in track as well. But Cora knows how to stay focused on the task at hand. "I am really good at math, and that is probably why I like it," Cora said. "It's easy to like something you are good at." Along with math, Cora also likes studying history. "We are working on Greece...
Burns entertained Rock River and gave their varsity bench a little playing time. Looking to the future, Coach Sean Patterson will empty the bench of 11 seniors at graduation this year. The underclassmen will need to step up. On Friday, they showed Patterson strong will, resilience and effort with a 60-56 win. "It took us a little while to get going in this one," Patterson said. "We eventually dug ourselves a 20 point deficit. In the second quarter, we became more aggressive on both ends of the...
The Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling squad had its last chance for pins and decisions before regionals at the Carbon County Invite at Hanna. “It went well,” said Coach Dan Clayson. “We were down a few kids this week, but the others wrestled very well, and we were able to finish fourth.We are very much looking forward to a good showing at the region tournament next week.” Clayson hopes to keep the squad healthy and focused for the last task before state, regionals at Lusk this weekend. The meet be...
Fans attending the Pine Bluffs game against Potter/Dix Friday night witnessed a tough and aggressive battle. But after a while, the toughness turned into scoring for the Hornets. Pine Bluffs blew away the Nebraska neighbor, 71-44. "I thought we played very well against Potter," Coach William Gray said. "Our defensive energy was great, and we rebounded as well as we ever have." Waking up from a win Saturday morning, the boys headed to Lusk on the high of a strong win. However the fuel from the... Full story
Emily Ellis aims for 2 as Pawnee hosted Briggsdale the night before Valentine's Day. No love was lost, however, as Pawnee lost the conference battle, 48-68. The Lady Coyotes put up a tough battle until late in the third quarter when Briggsdale seemed to score each trip down the court....
Two wins in as many days this late in the season caused Coach Barry Ward, who is rarely quiet with his praise, to say "Atta Girl." Burns hosted Rock River and once they overcame their slow start, played a good game, even giving freshman on the varsity bench an opportunity to play. Freshman Katie Norris was rewarded with a chant, "Way to go, Freshman," as she sunk a 3-pointer late in the game that Burns won, 64-37. "You don't learn if you don't play," Ward said as he caught one young player at...
Coming in to the last few weeks of the season, coaches like to see congruency, teamwork, and efforts of improvement increasing. That is just what Coach Lindsey Forbes is getting from the Lady Hornets. "We still have a lot of work to do defensively, but offense is really coming on strong," Forbes said. "Sam Hanson had a big weekend defensively and we hope to build around that." Potter Dix was an easy win for Pine Bluffs, 41-30, with all but one varsity member scoring. Saturday, the team traveled... Full story
Accumulated snow in our region melted into water over the weekend showing signs of spring beneath the winter cover. That melting led to isolated flooding in several areas in Laramie County. Wyoming Department of Roads posted warning signs on roads in northern Laramie County, as fields looked more like ponds. According to the Wyoming Emergency Management Agency, "The wet or saturated soil reduced the absorption rate. The excess water becomes runoff and rapidly flows wherever it can. Rapid...
Spring looks like it might be on its way. I know, you may not be able to see it through the snow drifts or have time to look as you dam up the water. But it is coming. Many Springs ago, a family welcomed a pink bundle of joy. Today we have the good fortune of having her in our community and counting her as a friend. Happy Birthday, Helen Peters! May your day be as bright and lively as the joy you bring us. The Albin Town Council met Thursday evening. Mayor Kelly Krakow said the town will buy a...
More than 20 couples ventured out Sunday for a mild evening of dinner and dancing. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center sponsored a sweetheart dinner and dance to benefit the programs at the center. The Pine Bluffs Future Business Leaders of America served the dinner donated by the Olive Garden in Cheyenne. The evening raised about $500 and was enjoyed by the guests and the volunteers. Director Angie Robertson said the center has already set up the next event which is a trip to the Candlelight Dinner...
Governor Matt Mead along with Mayor Bill Shain, LCSD No. 2 Superintendent Jack Cozort and other successful and caring individuals took some time Wednesday afternoon to read. They were not studying a chart on the budget or reviewing plans for the water works in Pine Bluffs. What they were doing was much more important and longer lasting than the budget or water valves. They were reading to Pine Bluffs Elementary students and creating a legacy of literacy in the next generation. Along with...
I like humming a tune. Sometimes I don't even realize I am singing. Once, I guess I was getting a little carried away and some lady told me I "must be really happy today." I took it as a slam, as she was casting crusty looks at me like I was bread that needed to be baked. I told her I wasn't particularly happier than any other day and apologized for singing. I apologized for singing. One of those regrets that don't mean much more than principal. But no one should ever apologize for having a... Full story
Coach Marv Mirich, Drew Severn, Sean Patterson along with principal Jerry Beking, brother Brandon and mom and dad Lori and Scott Romsa gathered around Travis Romsa as he prepared to sign papers committing to play football and attend college at Chadron State College. "It's a really cool thing when a kid from a small school gets to go on and play and compete at the next level," Athletic Director Barry Ward said welcoming the students and guest to the signing. Mirich thanked Romsa and all the...
Friday night's home game against Saratoga brought an easy win for the Lady Hornets. After an earlier match with Saratoga, Pine Bluffs was confident they could repeat the routing of the visiting team. Andrea Baker and Dana Mullins lead the team in scoring as expected from the two seniors. However, the night allowed Coach Lindsey Forbes to share the wealth and all but three suited varsity players scored and helped collect the win, 65-31. "Saratoga was a nice team win," Forbes said. "They gave us...