Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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James Patrick Wilkinson, like many from a military family has become part of a Gold Star Family (Nephew). This is not an achievement, it is a membership due to the loss of a family member through war, or a time of conflict. Wilkinson would receive a Gold Star "Son" due to the loss of his uncle, Candelario Patrick "Pat" Bustos. In the family of 12, there were 8 boys and 4 girls. To Wilkinson's knowledge, all 8 boys served in the military. At the time of Pat's death, there were 3 of his brothers t...
In a battle for growing up, the south lost it's battle to the north in the life of Veteran William "Bill" Barnes. Barnes was born in February of 1950 in the town of Dillon, South Carolina, to Almenia (Rogers) and Leon Barnes. His childhood would change drastically when the family moved to Brooklyn, New York just prior to him turning two years of age. In Brooklyn, Barnes would go to elementary school, and then attend Franklin K. Lane High School. During his high schools years, he would participat...
One has to listen beyond the words, beyond facial expression and beyond body language to hear sometimes. Not only that, but sometimes one has to listen in a way as to overhear but you know, eavesdrop to hear and understand what someone has gone through or going through. All the changes a person makes after a tragic event such as war, sometimes turns someone into a different person. Thus was the case of Robert E. Kittrell upon his return home from Vietnam. Kittrell was a U. S. Air Force veteran,...
During the times of "Peace, Love and Rock N Roll, Alan Stoinski entered this world in 1969, in Posen, Michigan. He is the son of Ron and Joyce Stoinski. Growing up in Posen, Stoinski would graduate from Posen High School in 1987. Upon entering the adult world, he knew what he was going to do. With a strong military family history, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. "I felt I didn't have the grades to go to college and I wanted other opportunities instead of working on a farm. I wanted...
Twas an afternoon of beautiful music, wonderful singing and laughter from the children and audience at 'A Hometown Christmas' concert held in the Historic High School on Sunday. The concert was organized by the United Methodist Church of Pine Bluffs. "This use to be an event the church did for years under the talent of Shirley Lemaster." stated United Methodist Church pianist, Joleen Marquardt. "Shirley had organized this Christmas concert for so many years, and after her passing, it went by... Full story
Going into new business immediately after agenda approval and the consent agenda, Mayor Justin Fornstrom read the Resolution 2022-03 on the agenda for review and approval. The resolution - “A Resolution amending the Town of Pine Bluffs fiscal year 2022-2023 budget to capture revenue and expenditures related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff retention funds provided by the Wyoming Hospital Association; providing for severability and providing an effective date,” was given further discussion by Kim Patterson, Treasurer, in which she exp... Full story
In the early 1950s a young couple living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin were expecting a child. Warren and Barbara Johnson welcomed into this world their son, Douglas "Doug" Johnson. Johnson would spend his childhood years in Eau Claire and graduate from Altoona High School in Altoona, Wisconsin in 1969. Johnson felt his most important plan after high school was finding a job. After all, he had registered for the draft and he had a high draft number, "I didn't think about joining the military at the...
As the saying goes....it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and all around town brightly colored Christmas lights and fun decorations, nativity scenes and more are popping up. This is a time of year, that brings holiday cheer and locals do the "holiday drivebys" to see all the lights. Speaking with Sonja Fornstrom, Pine Bluffs Recreation Department Director, this is a tradition that has been going on for over 17 years. The Pine Bluffs Recreation Department is the sponsor for the 17th...
Many citizens of the United States of America fly the "Red, White, and Blue" or the "Stars and Stripes" as the American Flag is also known by in their front yards of their homes. We fly it proudly! There is something so breath taking about looking out the front window and seeing "Our Colors" wave gently in the breeze. It reminds us of all our freedoms, and the strifes our Country has gone through to remain FREE. With all the day to day flying, the wind and weather will take its toll on our Flag...
Getting past the agenda approvals and consent agenda the Pine Bluffs Town Council went right into the review and approval for the awarding of the Storm Water Master Plan Program. Mayor Justin Fornstom asked several questions to have things clarified, to which Brandon Noble, of HDR Engineering of Cheyenne answered and explained about the mapping etc. After some discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Allie Leitza and was seconded by Janna Kestner to approve the recommendation and grant the bid to HDR Engineering in Cheyenne. Department...
As the day comes to a close, the ballot boxes are shut and no more votes were allowed after 7:00 p.m. The polling place in Pine Bluffs was at the community center and there were six sign in kiosks to assist voters to obtain their ballots. Once a voter had their ballot in hand they would go to one of the eight voting machines to vote. Once one voted, it would have the voter review their choices before printing. After printing a voter would go and deposit their ballot in an electronic ballot box....
Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German...
It was a vision of the Second Continental Congress that gave us the United States Marine Corps. On November 10, 1775 they decided there was a need for two battalions of Marines to cover and protect as landing forces with the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. The war lasted from 1775-1783. After the war ended, they disbanned the Continental Navy, and included in their disbanning the Continental Marines as well. Due to the growing conflict with revolutionary France, they...
The night was quiet until the pagers went off and the Pine Bluffs ambulance crew ran to the ambulance barn and then headed out on a call at 11:20 p.m. on the night of September 24, 2022."The call was that a woman whose water broke and we (Pine EMS) was supposed to meet her at the Sinclair gas station in Pine.....but on the way her water broke and she had the baby in the passenger seat of the car up front on the side of 215 nine miles north of Pine Bluffs!" The call was for a baby delivery and...
The meeting of October 11, 2022 of the Pine Bluffs Town Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Justin Fornstrom. He invited all the guests to stand with him and the council and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Once everyone was settled back in their chairs, the meeting proceeded and followed the agenda, passing the agenda and consent agenda. New business covered the third reading of the Ordinance 2023-02 (Animal). The ordinance was read for the third time and a motion was made by Councilwoman Allie Leitza and was seconded by...
Veteran's Rock was opened in 2020, and has been successfully assisting Veterans in need. Whether it be clothes, food, furniture or household items, a bicycle or more, Veteran's Rock is there for the Veteran and their family. "Our mission is Rock solid support for homeless Veterans, Veterans in need, and their families. We will be their foundation on which to build a new household and a new life." stated Cindy Stockdale, one of the board members. Board members consist of Cindy Stockdale,...
In the early part of the year, Abby Gray of Pine Bluffs submitted her application to attend Girls State. She was sponsored by the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60. The purpose of American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wyoming Girls State is to provide citizenship training for girls who have completed their junior year of high school; to afford them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens; to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and...
Douglas "Doug" Ray Uhrig was born in Hettinger, North Dakota to Elton and Agnes Uhrig in the cold of winter - February 1953. He grew up in Lead, South Dakota. He was active in sports in high school and was one of the captains of the Diggers at Lead High School Uhrig graduated in 1971. Having come from a strong family history of military service; a Great-Grandpa in the Civil War and a Grandpa in WWI. Doug's Dad, 4 of his brothers along with 2 of his Mother's brothers served in WWII. Doug, 2 of...
Jason Hanner came into this world on December 24, 1974 in Sidney, Nebraska to Meryl Hedgecock of North Platte and Donald Hanner of Bushnell. While he was an infant his family moved to Bushnell. His grandparents were the late Margaret (Bourlier) Hanner and Don Hanner of Bushnell. Hanner would reside in Bushnell through 8th grade, and then moved to Kimball, NE. He would spend his high school years in Kimball and graduated from Kimball High School in 1993. "I am from Kimball County and it will...
Every year as part of their Children and Youth Program, the Donald Eisenhauer Auxiliary Unit No. 60 buys new school supplies to help the local school for student needs with supplies. On September 14, the Auxiliary Unit 60 President Diane Wise, along with Auxiliary members Julie Butler and Shalane White boxed up the supplies and delivered them to the Pine Bluffs Elementary School Principal Andrea Verosky. The Auxiliary Unit No. 60 schedules this event so all the Auxiliary and Legion members may...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom welcomed everyone and called the meeting of the Pine Bluffs Town Council to order shortly after 7:00 p.m. The council and guest stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance, after which the council got down to business. First up was the 'Agenda Approval' in which Councilmember Allie Leitza made a motion to remove item one from the 'new business' agenda. This item was the Third Reading Ordinance (Animal) 2023-02. The motion was seconded and all were in favor. Moving on to the...
The Air Force Birthday on September 18th commemorates the establishment of The United States Air Force. Almost from the moment the Wright brothers found a way to soar with the birds, the military incorporated aeronautical pursuits into their missions. However, the Air Force did not become a separate branch of the Armed Forces until September 18, 1947. The U.S. Air Force was officially founded on 18 September 1947, and in the decades since it has established itself as an air force second-to-none....
Patriot Day is the annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured (6,000+) and the 2996 who died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. "As we join in serving causes greater than ourselves and honoring those we lost, we are reminded of the ways that the victims of 9/11 live on -- in the people they loved, the lives they touched, and the courageous acts they inspired. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pledge to...
A native of western Nebraska has returned for a special event bringing awareness to Veterans with mental issues and suicides. Jason Hanner will start his "Walk across Nebraska" at the Wyoming/Nebraska border near Pine Bluffs. Hanner got started back in 2018/2019 with WalkforVets. "I reconnected with a sailor I served with in Cincinnati where I heard he was involved with an organization building camaraderie with former service members via go-kart racing. A young member of that team overdosed and...
What is a "Patriot"? According to the Oxford dictionary, a patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. This does not require a uniform, but sometimes does....a policeman, a fireman, a member of the United States Armed Forces. Looking back at September 11, 2001 many can look back and remember with fear, sadness, worry and eventually anger. It was a time of disbelief that this horrible tragedy could happen in our country. Ye...
