Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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A native to Wyoming, Vanessa Stuart was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming as Vanessa Mock. She is the daughter of Teddy Ann and Raymond A. Mock, and arrived into this world in December of 1970. Stuart attended Cheyenne East High School. During her high school years she was a very active member to the JROTC from ninth grade through twelfth grade, ending only because of graduation. She had been bitten by the military bug. After a short time from graduation, Stuart enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon her enlis...
The town council of February 13, was anything but business as usual. While it started off with the normal welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, and such, it turned out to be a meeting with visitors speaking up and voicing their opinions and concerns with the Town of Pine Bluffs. After the agenda approval which was motioned by Councilwoman Allie Leitza and seconded by Tom Mohren, vote was taken and all passed. This was the same with the Consent Agenda. Moving into new business, the council listened to the guest speaker - Melissa Ruth from Logan...
Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 in Pine Bluffs is always looking for a way to pull Veterans in for visits, meetings, or just good old fashion conversation and fun. Recently, they decided to hold a movie day. This event would be held on a Sunday afternoon, served with popcorn, snacks and appetizers, along with a good amount of good coffee, soda and water. Bringing in about sixteen people (public invited) the first movie shown was a very endearing movie/documentary of a grandson's journe...
The smell of soups and grilled cheese sandwiches filled the air in Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post home on Sunday. This was a gathering of members and locals that came together in honor of the Four Chaplains of World War II. Members of the Legion and Auxiliary Unit 60 made soups - Ham and beans, Tomato Bisque, Southwestern Sausage and Rice, and Potato Soup were served as well as grilled cheese sandwiches, meat and cheese sandwiches, and pinwheels. Also on hand were an array of delicious...
Making a dream come true for Matthew Miller, Mayor of Pine Bluffs, Justin Fornstrom swore in the newest officer to the Pine Bluffs Police Department. The early Monday morning swearing in was well attended by family members of Miller and members of the Town of Pine Bluffs staff as well. Miller, a resident of Pine Bluffs, grew up in Rexford, Montana, but at the age of 15, he moved with his father, who had taken a job in the oilfields of Wyoming. He obtained his CDL and has been driving trucks....
The sirens go off, and suddenly there is an influx of traffic heading to the local fire station. Such dedication these men and women have for their communities. This goes without saying for Pine Bluffs. Most small towns house a volunteer fire department, and this is true in our area. Their dedication, service and heart drives them to continue serving on the fire department. Yes they have heart and here is a declaration from a fire department volunteer. "If you were to ask me what makes a...
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...
