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The yellow busses were lined up for the driver's to show their skills in Casper. This has been happening for at least 14 years. Drivers throughout the state of Wyoming compete on how they drive and their knowledge of driving also. Shawnae Branigan has been going to this event for 10 years. She has competed nine of those years. In the past she has done well. This year Branigan placed fifth out of over fifty competitors. In this event the driver goes through an obstacle course, park in different...
The crowns are on the heads and the sashes are draped over the shoulders of this year's Pine Bluffs Trail Days 2022 Royalty, Queen Abby Gray and her Attendant Madelyn Brown. Gray was last years attendant but is this year, Queen. She is a senior at Pine Bluffs High School this year. Gray said, "I really had lots of fun last year but this year has been different. People recognize me this year. Plus, they ask questions and they want to take pictures. It really is fun. My main goal is to put myself...
The stage is painted and set and the actors and actresses are practicing their lines to get ready for opening night. On August 4th at 7:20 p.m. is opening night for the Pine Bluffs Trail Days Melodrama this year. This has been happening for years at Trail Days. This is the start of the events for the weekend. The drama, the acting, and characters of a certain time. This year the melodrama is "The Pony Expresso" or the "The Villain Came to a Grinding Halt" by Rachel Davidson. There is major...
Pine Bluffs, Burns, and Grover had their last games of the summer. On Thursday July 21 the Burns and Pine Bluffs ball fields were full with players and parents. These were the last games of the season, and the players and parents were tired by the end of it. Burns played Grover with Pee Wee, T-Ball and Sr. T- Ball. The Pee Wee only played a half hour, but by the time they were finished they were pretty tuckered out. However the rain helped cool everyone off for the end of the season. The T-ball...
The twists and turns are demonstrated by the Burns High School students during warm up. The Burns/Pine Bluffs Jr High Wrestling camp was July 11th through the 14th. Coach Dan Clayson and coach Brittany Mitchell along with high school wrestlers put the camp on. Throughout this time the students were taught how to shoot and defend a takedown. They know about the score in neutral scramble positions. The coaches had taught them how to escape or reverse the defensive position which includes...
You live and breathe a part of the past that is set up with knowledge and to learn every day at a museum. On June 25th the Texas Trail Museum had their annual meeting at 1 p.m. at the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60. It started with president Scott Zimmerman welcoming everyone. He introduced all the board people that were at the meeting along with the staff. Mary Chowns has been working at the Texas Trail Museum for seven years. He then had the guest's introduce themselves with a...
Bunny and Allan Jones are the Pine Bluffs Grand Marshal for Trail Days 2022. They were excited but asked "why?" "We haven't done anything fantastic in the community!" Bunny Higday's family moved to Pine Bluffs during the depression after losing their farm. They stayed at her grandmother's hotel for a while. The hotel was the Pine Bluffs Hotel, Saddle and Livery that was located on Main Street. It is now the empty lot next to FYZICAL Therapy & Balance center. Allen Jones' family moved to Pine Blu...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), welcomed Dr. Holly Krutka, executive director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming, to the committee. Krutka testified before the committee at a hearing to examine federal regulatory authorities governing the development of interstate hydrogen pipelines, storage, import, and export facilities. Barrasso introduced Krutka to the commit...
We at the Pine Bluffs Police, Pine Bluffs, WY would like to remind everyone to take precautions to better protect their property. In years past, outdated phrases such as "Lock it or lose it," were used in campaigns that reminded residents to not leave vehicles and other valuables unsecured. We here at the PD do not like that insinuation that your property is just "lost," and instead would like to encourage residents to, "Lock and Protect It." Property Security Tips: 1. Make locking external door...
At least it feels like it sometimes. No, there aren't any body snatchers around. At least that I know of. But at this time of year the noxious weeds seem to be taking over. As I walked through a pasture of cheatgrass recently I felt like it was "snatching" me. I rail often about dalmatian toadflax as one of our greatest weed problems but it isn't the only one. Among the list of many plant species that are considered to be invasive there are two others that are at the top of the list with...
Chaplain (Major General) Thomas L. Solhjem became the United States Army's 25th Chief of Chaplains on May 31, 2019. He is ordained as a minister and endorsed as an Army chaplain by the General Council of the Assemblies of God; and he has served in multiple key assignments and on multiple deployments, supporting a wide array of Army units and Soldiers. As the Chief of Chaplains, Chaplain (Major General) Solhjem leads the Army Chaplain Corps in providing religious support to the Soldiers,...
Trucks are usually lined up going to the elevators, but not so much this year. The Wheat harvest has started for 2022. They are in the middle of it right now, it started late because the fields were green which is not ripe. In Laramie County the yield has an average of 30 percent. But this year is different for traditional and organic farmers. Wheat is planted in winter to harvest in summer. This year the wheat was looking good until late May. That is when the area received a big last freeze....
The kids have their ball gloves on and are ready to go out on the field. On July 14th Burns vs Pine Bluffs were playing ball games. It ranged from T-Ball clear up to Little League. The Pee Wee and T- Ball teams have so many runs until they switch from hitting to the field for an hour. This is fair for everyone to get a chance to play and learn the different positions. Basically, running in the right direction and throwing to the right base to get the player out. For Sr. T-Ball and Little League...
The animals had the upper hand for the night. On July 15th the Hell on Wheels Rodeo was at the Archer Event Center. The rodeo season has one month to go and it has been a busy season for all the contestants. With rain on and off for the night, rodeo contestants were determined that the show must go on at the arena. Fortunately everyone was prepared with rain coats or umbrellas to watch the rodeo. For Bareback Riding there was Chase Vossler from Hillsdale. At the end no one scored except the...
The streets were lined with people who were attending or participating in the parades when you drove in to Albin. July 9th the list of activities were extensive for the town of Albin. At the fire station starting at 8 a. m. the Burns FFA sponsored a pancake breakfast to help get everyone kick started for the days festivities. At 9:30 a.m. the kids' parade hit the streets. The princess float lead the parade. Only one princess along with her sister was able to attend the parade. The princesses...
New signs are coming to Burns. The Burns council met on July 11th at 6:30 p.m. for their regular meeting. Shepherd's Closet thanked the council for the rooms in the South Burns Plex. They have been there for 10 years. The Burns town council thanked them for their service and their hard work. Lions Club report given by president Kayla Madler. In July there was no meeting. They did ask to use the South Burns Plex on October 22 for October fest. County Club with be playing and they are working on signing a polka band. There will be early voting...
Sprinkles and syrups lined the table. On the Fourth of July the Pine Bluffs Lions Club hosted an Ice Cream Social. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club is always looking to help others out. This time it was for the Pine Bluffs Historical Society that the Pine Bluffs Lions Club was raising money for. The ice cream social was from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p. m. at the Pine Bluffs Park. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club decorated the area to be in the patriotic mood. The ice cream was donated from different places that...
After over 10 years of being a minister, Pastor Gale Graves has retired. She started in the Hillsdale Methodist Church then moved to the Carpenter Methodist Church until they closed the church. She worked in Cheyenne helping some at Grace United Methodist Church. Before that, Graves was a teacher for Laramie County District School #1. She taught in elementary in different grades and title I. She then retired from School District No.1. Graves went to school to be a minister. She loves working wit...
The clippers were sharp and the clean clothes were ready. Crossroads Community Church was doing the Make A Difference Day on June 25th that is an all day event. This started last year. The Church realized the people in town needed help. They had some that called in and filled out a paper out on what they needed done. This year they had eight places to work on for others in town. The workers teamed up with the leaders and equipment for the job of each person. But first there was breakfast rolls to give them super energy. Some needed a hedge...
Last week I discussed the health benefits of garlic. This is one of the more fascinating plants I've grown, not just for health, but for flavor as well. It's a plant that anyone can grow with little effort. I will throw out a word of caution here. Although you can go to the store and buy a garlic bulb it won't be a variety that will thrive in Wyoming. Nearly all of the garlic in the store is a variety called California White. It requires a warmer climate and a longer growing season. You may be a...
You may see farm equipment on the road in Pine Bluffs all year round. But most likely you will encounter farm vehicles on the road during harvest in the fall or planting season in the spring. Next time you are on the road, keep these tips from Pine Bluffs Police Department in mind to ensure you, your family, and stay safe. Passing farm equipment is okay, but it is imperative to understand when the right time is to pass a slow-moving vehicle. When preparing to pass a farm vehicle on the road, be...
According to Will Luna, FFA Advisor stated it was a good turn out, students and people, they did a good job and raised just under a $1,000. It will be used in traveling costs, and chapter projects....
Luck was being thrown around on Albin day. July 9th at 4:30 p.m. the Annual Horseshoe Tournament took place. The horseshoe pits were filled by five teams playing for the honor of being called the best "horseshoesmen" in town. Each player on the team is at opposite pits with another team. There are always lots of challenges throughout the tournament. Each player is trying get the most points to win with a score of 21. The ringer is the best points of the day of course. This is when the horseshoe...
The bean bags were flying across the tundra during The Second Annual Cornhole Tournament at 4:30 p.m. on July 9th at Albin Day. This year the adults and the kids had separate brackets. For the kids there were six teams. They were excited to enter into their own area of play. Playing with a similar age opponent makes the game fun for the day. The winners of the kids bracket are: First place was the team of Caden Nichols and Fletcher Hanson and Second place was the team of Kendy Jo Miller and Jan...
The sky was clear and the heat was tolerable as spectators watched the night sky. The end of the Albin Day celebration on July 9th at 9:30 p.m. the Laramie County Fire District No. 3 put on one heck of a fireworks show. At the beginning of the celebration in the morning Laramie County Fire District No. 3 met every car for donation's for the fireworks show at the end of the night. Laramie County District No. 3 Fire Chief Lee Peterson said, "The donations were excellent. From what we had heard...
