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Local Breast Cancer Survivors Nicole Sisson The news that yourself or someone you know has cancer is a scary development in one's life. But for a woman to hear that she has breast cancer is a shock. Cancer in any form is scary and shocking. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride for the fighter and the family of that fighter. Nicole Sisson received such news when she had a mammogram two years ago. She went into get her yearly mammogram, and that is when they found the spot. It was so small...
Students work hard to build skills that help them in the future. Pine Bluffs National Honor Society David J Souders Chapter 11081 is thrilled to have such incredible students in the organization. This organization helps them with scholarships, leadership, service, and character. The students have to apply to be able to be in the organization. There are five teachers that look over the applications to determine if the student fits the criteria of the Pine Bluffs National Honor Society. These...
Most folks remember or still watch once a year, "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Halloween spiel. Well, in Carpenter Wyoming the neighbors of Karen and Stan Butler are watching a great pumpkin, too. Karen Butler had a friend in Illinois that liked their giant pumpkins. She would explain and share their experiences about the pumpkins. How they would put them in contests and carve them into toboggans to go down the hills. Butler thought it would be fun to grown one, so her friend sent seeds f...
Back in the old days the kids loved spring because they were able to fly a kite. The fathers would put two sticks together and have the kids design the paper that would be glued to the sticks. Then the string would be attached along with the tail. Kites are a symbolization of freedom and courage. At the Eighth Annual End of the Trail Kite Festival in Pine Bluffs Wyoming, was showing the freedom of the wind that encouraged people to fly a kite. The people love to come to the event to get some...
The Carpenter Elementary School gym was full of people and excitement. It was an event for the entire community to attend. This event is highlighting a new project in the Carpenter area that is helping with the students at Carpenter Elementary. The company name is Tall grass, which is a new company in the area. They have been working on a big project out in the Carpenter area about CO 2. There are methane areas needing a place to put the CO 2. With the help of research and determining if it...
The spirit of the Bronc was throughout the school of Burns and high with emotions. The orange and black was everywhere for the last full week of September. A Bronc is born on the wild side. The horse is strong willed, and is willing to take on everything in the world. This showed during homecoming week. The daring of thinking outside of the box was apparent at Burns High School. It showed during the week as students and teachers dressed up in different styles. Monday was pajama day, Tuesday was...
The ballot box was set and the tables were decorated. People were coming in to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. in Pine Bluffs. It was the Annual meeting for the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. The Senior Center has been going since the early 1970's. It was started in the VFW building on Main and 4th street. This year the senior center has added on to itself with the Burns Senior Center which is under the name Pine Bluffs Senior Center,Inc. The program keeps growing and helping the seniors...
You would never know what might be found in the park. Normally, it is people having fun, relaxing, playing football or soccer. Possibly families having picnics while the kids are playing on the swing set and other equipment. Last April a person found bunnies in the park. An Easter Bunny to be precise. Now there was something new in the park. It was not something you would expect see everyday in a town park, but being a small town people loved it. For this time it was pigs in the park. No...
It was a tough year for the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America. Everyone thought they were ready but the judges had a different opinion. All of the members of the Pine Bluffs FFA worked their hearts out to have a great project for the year. They checked the feed rations and made sure all animals were well walked and trim for fair. It is awesome that members participate and work their fingers to the bone for the best results they can achieve. It is brave and incredible to see skills that were...
The Future Farmers of America members worked hard year around trying to improve in skills and showing them to others in agriculture. These skills will help build the members for their future in the world. Skills like welding, building, keeping record books,knowing about different grasses and seeds, the quality of animals, what each animal is used for and how to promote the animal for their qualities. The FFA is a stepping stone and reassures the members they are on the right track. The Laramie...
Concern about the Burns Youth League Coordinator was on the agenda at the Burns Town council during the Burns Town council meeting held on September 23rd. Council member Rick Lakin was excited to report that this week is homecoming. There are lots of football games and volleyball games. Two main activities for Burns resident to enjoy are Tuesday soda bottle baseball and the Thursday afternoon homecoming parade. Mayor Nicholson reported that all the crosswalks are painted. Council member Ralph Bartel and council member Judy Johnstone are still...
The Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. is always busy making sure their clients are getting to places that they need to get to. The driver travels to doctors appointments, post office, and the grocery store. The older clients get to a point of needing help, and it is important to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. to be able to assist them. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. has set up a program for their clients be able to go to appointments or shopping as needed. They travel to Cheyenne to...
Competition and giving is always in the air when fall comes around. The annual bar bucks has started with Mike's Saloon in Albin, Wyoming where they had the first celebration on September 20th. Bar Bucks is part of the Christmas basket program that helps Laramie County residents who may be having issues with groceries around the holidays. Tis the season to be thankful and enjoy family, plus not to worry about having food on the table. Life is tough and full of worries, but this is one way to...
Most of the time when a person goes shopping, be it groceries or a clothing store, we don't necessarily think about where the products come from, other than the store itself, but reality is a bit different. The Laramie County Cattlewomen's Annual Ag Expo was Tuesday September 17th and Wednesday the18th at the Archer Complex. This Ag Expo is for all the fourth graders in Laramie County. There are several stations for the different groups to go to, to learn about Agricultural products and programs...
Once a year the Pine Bluffs Senior Center has their annual meeting. It is the time for election of new board members and to catch up for the year. The meeting touches on what is being done throughout the year, what is happening with the different programs and to have a great meal that is served by the board along with some awesome pies. This year the meeting is on September 25th. The voting for the board will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The dinner will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and...
The Albin Ambulance is changing another item with the Laramie County Fire District No. 3 and the town is still cleaning up the burn area. The Albin Town council met on September 12th for their monthly meeting. For new business there were only two items on the agenda. First was the Elective Officials dinner. There were some awesome helpers at it. A couple of the council members want to reward them for their hard work. The council members that were present at the meeting agree but could not vote on it until the next council meeting. Mayor Kelly...
Humans always need a doctor to help them feel better. Well, animals need someone like doctors to make them feel better too. These doctors are called a veterinarian. Being in a rural community veterinarians are very important to the farmers and ranchers. In Pine Bluffs the people have had veterinarian clinic in town for over 50 years. The clinic has changed owners but the demand for a veterinarian is very important to the community. Bluffs Veterinarian Clinic is adding another veterinarian to...
The Pony Express was the premium way to get ones mail back in the day. Mail has always been important to the world for decades. It is how people communicated for years with loved ones. A letter telling a person how the family is doing was a relief to others. It was how a person got to know each other as friends and sometimes possibly a husband or wife. Later it helped businesses, too. Now days there is less hand written letters. The art is slowly being lost. However, in Burns, the Post Offices'...
Protecting something or someone is normally a natural occurrence, whether it be animal or human. However, throughout the years in the world rules have changed and violence has increased. Law enforcement are people who are there to protect the communities and help people to follow the rules. But at times, it is dangerous for both law enforcement and the people that are involved with the issues, a well as innocent bystanders. Equipment today, is important for both parties that are involved....
Veterans give their life, time, and families to the military. They have gone through rough times to keep the United States safe in all ways. In doing so the government, and the people of United States have not given back to them. They are not bitter for their time and energy. For them it is an honor to have served in the military. The Wyoming Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association held a fundraiser at Pine Bluffs Distilling in Pine Bluffs, Wyo. There was food, cornhole, and lots of laughter. The...
Town parks, water, and clean up was on the minds of the residents and the council at the Burns Town council meeting on September 9th, after the Utility board meeting. Mayor Joseph Nicholson was not feeling well and therefore did not attend the meeting. Burns Town Clerk Toni Shiery announced the audit date will be on August 16th starting at 8:00 a.m. for the council. For the Laramie County Sheriff's Department report, they announced that the Cheyenne Police have caught the culprits that were...
Weather was great for flying on Saturday, September 7th at the Pine Bluffs Airport. The town of Pine Bluffs was holding an open house at the airport. This event is about how the town and the airport board have improved the facilities. The terminal is great for anyone to fly in for a day, a few hours, or to just get fuel to continue on their journey. The day started out with questionable weather due to the National Weather Service reporting fog. But that was not the case in Pine Bluffs. It was a...
The kids were excited and so was the Albin Elementary staff. It was a special day for Albin Elementary, as the students get to play on a new playground. Every playground has great points and not so great points. The Laramie County School District #2 school board is always concerned about the safety of students on the playgrounds. Playgrounds are a great place for the students to burn some energy, get a great workout, and to reset their minds to learn better in class. In the past years...
Grandparents are a kids secret weapon for a great time. Grandparents have their own rules and the kids love to be with them. September 8th was Grandparents Day, but it was on a Sunday this year, so Pine Bluffs Elementary School decided to celebrate it on September 9th with a Grandparents breakfast. Pine Bluffs Elementary principal Andrea Verosky, Kelly Bymer, and Beth Pafford served biscuit and sausage gravy with a pear along with a drink. The kids got to visit and work on worksheets about...
The University of Wyoming has hosted Band Day for over 40 years. It is a day for Junior/ Senior High School band students to attend and perform at the Wyoming Cowboys football game. This event starts early in the morning, but ends with an incredible adventure of being able to march at a college football game. Then afterwards, be able to watch a great game. The Burns High School Band went to the University of Wyoming football game to participate in Band Day. There were 17 students that were able...
