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Drug take back - The doors at the Pine Bluffs Police department were open and ready to receive drugs! On April 28th the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Pine Bluffs Police department collected unneeded, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. It was National Drug Take Back Day. They have been collecting prescription and non-prescription drugs in Pine Bluffs to help keep the drugs off the streets and out of the environment. Drugs in the environment is not good for the water and the land. It...
Books and more books are the goal. Thursday night at the Burns Elementary Spring concert a slide show was played talking about literacy. At the beginning of the concert two of the teachers informed the parents what they are doing. The teachers showed a backpack. In the backpack was books, activity papers, and information about a camp this summer. At the end of the night all the students will be receiving their backpacks. Summer Literacy C amp will be held, well this summer. The students ages five through 12 will work on building their reading...
A law enforcement back ground, and a veteran is just a little bit about Jeff Barnes. Jeff Barnes, of Cheyenne is running for Laramie County Sheriff. He has been in Wyoming for five years, but he had visited throughout the years which impacted Barnes to be in Wyoming. Jeff Barnes served in the United State Air Force for 32 years. That includes four years active duty and 28 years in the Air National Guard. He has been general manager at Hudson Security, security manager of the St. Louis Science,...
Shovels were lined up on the spot to plant trees. On Thursday April 28th the Pine Bluffs first grade gathered at the Pine Bluffs Park. Recreation director Sonja Fornstrom asked the students questions about trees and how important they are. What is the purpose of a tree? What grow in trees? What is the largest tree? The students were excited to share their knowledge. Mayor Justin Fornstrom then read the certificate that was given to the class for Arbor Day. Then the students went over to the two...
Last year we had consistent warm weather by now and this year I'm hot one day and freezing the next, always looking for more rocks to stuff into my pockets. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do to get ready for those spring gardening projects. Time moves on regardless of the weather and it'll be time to plant before you know it. I've been working in the greenhouse all winter and by about 9 am it's easy to work in a tee shirt. That environment set me to thinking about what I needed...
BANGOR, Wash. – A Cheyenne, Wyoming, native is stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), homeport to west coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Chief Petty Officer Jory Knapp joined the Navy for the chance at a better life. Today, Knapp serves as a missile technician. "I joined the Navy for the great career and educational opportunities, and I wanted the stability the Navy offered," said Knapp. Knapp received a GED certificate in 2006. Today, Knapp uses skills and values similar t...
As the smells of oil frying and calf frys tainted the parking lot the hustle and bustle inside of the largest crowd to date to attend the labor auction to date set the stage for a record sale! As the members of the 5th period class set up for the 2022 labor auction there was a lot of excitement lingering in the air from last years record setting sale and the kids only answer to the potential set up was "Mr. Cox we need to set up for more." and boy were they right! Labor auctions seem to be one...
The disc's were flying at the Pine Bluffs Community Center as Pine Bluffs Recreation put on a disc golf clinic. On Saturday April 30th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. was the clinic. At first it was slow but at the end they had four boys learning about disc golf. Vice President of Laramie County Disc Club, Kyle Hurlburt instructed the youth on how to throw the disc. First was how to punt disc. Hurlburt shows how to hold on to the disc. This way to be more sturdy throwing the disc. He showed two differen...
The stage was set with candles for the Induction Ceremony of the National Honor Society on April 25th at Burns High School, Mrs. Tidyman opened with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance. Katherine Love read the meaning of scholarship. It is connected towards a student to go to spend hours in reading and studies. Research in learning even more about education. She lit a candle. Logan Branigan read about leadership. Being a leader that is self-confident, no matter what power and resource. He lit...
Lions, and mice at a concert, oh my! On April 28th at 6:30 the Burns Elementary had their spring concert. The theme for the evening was Welcome to the Jungle. Kinderboost through third grade were the entertainment for the evening with the help of the fifth and sixth grades. Kinderboost through third grade performed the song Jungle Beat featuring the third grade drummers. The drum was just received form the recreation department. These students were setting the stage for the rest of the concert....
People of Pine Bluffs and Albin attended the meeting about real estate for the missiles. On April 18th at 6:30 p.m. F. E. Warren Air Force Base personnel gave a talk about the real estate and what the plans are going to be. Colonel Carolyn Ammons of 90th Missile Wing introduced the speakers that would be doing presentations throughout the meeting. They are Colonel Chris Stoppel of Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Taylor Walton of Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Green of...
The Wyoming Arts Council put on a film at the Pine Bluffs Historic High School. On April 16th at 1 p.m. through 5 p.m. was a film and a Dutch Hop Dance. The Wyoming Arts Council has been collecting information for years and traveling to different Dutch Hops in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas. They went visiting families and learned the tradition of the Dutch Hop. In 1767 to the 1800's Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia asked the Germans to move to the Volga River area. The Russians went off...
April 24-30, 2022, has been designated as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Since 1981, this week has been dedicated to learning about victimization and the effect victimization has on individuals. In a small town, victims are not numbers. They are our family, friends, and members of our community. Often, victims of crime are led to believe that once the criminal justice process is over, then they will have closure. Unfortunately, and in most cases, this is not always the end of victimization. Post-conviction, victims often are left f...
This week I finished one harvest. Asparagus. Besides green peas, asparagus is one of my most favorite vegetables. In fact, just because the harvest is done doesn't mean that I'm finished cutting it. While I'm out weeding or working in the garden, I've been known to cut a spear or two and eat fresh, right there, as a snack. Just like picking the currants as a snack later in the season. Not only is asparagus tasty, but it contains a whole bunch of nutrients. And fresh asparagus is even better....
Boxes and bags of food were in the back of two pickups. On April 13th at 1 p.m. Robert E Stoddard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4343 donated food to Cheyenne's Meals on Wheels. Cheyenne Meals on Wheels is not only for Cheyenne but for all of Laramie County. This program is to help with nutritious meals plus friendly visits and safety checks. They serve adults that are 60 years of age and older who are homebound, chronically ill, or experience food insecurity. Meals on Wheels is funded by support...
Chapters of Future Farmers of America from all over the state of Wyoming were at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne for the Future Farmers of America State Convention from April 7th through April 9th. Throughout the three days there were evaluations of different events. On the first day was agricultural technology & mechanical systems, agronomy, conducting of a chapter meeting, and meats & technology. This day is the beginning with a great meal that the Wyoming FFA Foundation puts on along with the...
March was busy and flew by for the Pine Bluffs FFA chapter. The beginning of the month brought our rescheduled Drive Your Tractor to School Day. On our scheduled day for drive your tractor to school day during National FFA Week in February the high temperature for the day a whole three degrees, so we rescheduled for March 2nd where the high was in the fifties. There were thirteen members who drove their tractors or trucks and trailers into school that day. We had everything from two John Deere...
The Burns Elementary school received a visitor from the University of Wyoming. On Tuesday April 12th Burns Elementary school was preparing the students for Wy-TOPP. The Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress is testing for third through 10th grades. This is a system of interim, modular on-demand, and summative assessments in reading, mathematics, and science. Being first time testers, the students are nervous about taking the test. The staff of Burns Elementary thought preparing the students...
While the weather has not been good for growing plants outside, it has been wonderful for the greenhouse at Pine Bluffs High School. Students in Ag Science class with Mr. Brian Cox start in the fall and learn about plant structures including soil functions, seeding, fertilizer soil treatments, germination and transplanting. The students learn to get in and get their hands dirty working with seeding, soil and watering so their plants grow and flourish. "As they get through the fall part of the...
A proposal of development and Burns Insurance Property. The Burns town council met on April 11th at 6:30 p.m. In the Public comments Jeff Barnes stated that he is running for the position of Laramie County Sheriff. Barnes explained his background and issues that he would like to work on and Linda Heath announced her running for re-election for County Commissioner. Next was the Agenda Request. First was Burns Insurance for the renewal of Property Insurance proposal. Mark Anderson went through...
Building permit and clean up for the town Albin. Albin town council met on April 14th at 7:00 p.m. First was the concern of the construction on the new site for the Laramie County Fire District #3 station. The contractor reassured he stop activities as soon as he had once figured out there was no permit. The council will make sure in the future that is in the paperwork about the permit. Council member Bob Anderson made a motion and council member Jeremiah Johnson second. It was approved. The bid for the tool cat was determined to go to CAT....
The beat was living in Knotty Pine on April 1st. Although it was April Fools Day the music was no joke. Eclectic Clause is a unique name but it is their way. This band is from Cheyenne. Roger Madiz, nicknamed Rabbit who plays the bass, Larry Hallan nicknamed Grape Ape who plays the guitar and Clint Barton nicknamed Shaggy who is the drummer and lead singer. Grape Ape and Shaggy have been together for six years. Rabbit is a new member to the band. Their music is a variety of country music to old...
Earlier we talked about getting a lawn started and annual fertilizing. I did forget to mention that when sowing your seed, make two passes at right angles to each other. You'll get better coverage. Now I want to cover what comes after your seed comes up and you have this beautiful new grass. Don't worry that it looks a bit sparse. If you had good seed and planted correctly it will fill in with time. Now it's time to move into maintenance. Fertilizing is on most everybody's mind at this time of...
CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. – Sgt. Tyler Holloway and Spc. Zachary Pinc fought their way to the top to win the 2022 Wyoming Army National Guard State Best Warrior competition. Nine other competitors from across the state came together to compete in the grueling competition from March 31 to April 3 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center. Each Soldier took part in various rigorous events testing their mental and physical soldiering capabilities. Each event tested the competitor's c...
The dice were rolling and cards were shuffling. The Kimball Hospital Foundation had their fourth annual Casino Night at the Sagebrush in Kimball, Nebraska on April 9th. The Kimball Hospital Foundation was working to raise money for a new cardiac stress testing system at Kimball Health Services. When you first walked in the volunteers directed you where to go for particular activities. One room was a live auction and food for the night. The food bar had pretzel knots, nachos, two kinds of wings:...
