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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...
Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem. Prioritizing dental health through education, preventive care, and regular check-ups lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. The following topics are common discussion points of children's dental health. First Dental Visit Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth...
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...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In September, the Wyoming Air National Guard completed a high-profile exercise, Cheyenne Samurai, “exploding” into the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater, more than 5,000 miles from their home station. Delivering 15,000 pounds of cargo, the multi-role mission crossed 15 time zones, each way, stopping only for fuel and aircrew changes. This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard...
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...
Menopause is one of those things that, let's face it, will ultimately affect everyone with previously functional ovaries. Unfortunately we don't talk about it enough, which makes it a topic riddled with misinformation. So... what is menopause? Menopause is defined by the permanent cessation of menstrual bleeding for 12 months. This occurs naturally when the ovaries stop reproductive activity and a marked decrease in ovarian hormones (estrogen and progesterone) occurs. Symptoms of menopause are...
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – The community is invited to Laramie County Community College's Manufacturing Day Block Party on Oct. 4, offering an opportunity to get a taste of the college's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge programs. The event will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Career and Technical Building and adjoining parking lot. The event is part of the national Manufacturing Day, led by the Manufacturing Institute, celebrated on the first Friday in October each year. Food t...
It's nearly 2am, again, and I find myself engulfed in work that must be done, no matter the day or the time. September is always a hard month on the farm. The past few weeks, we have been pushing hard to cultivate fields, plant wheat, harvest chickpeas, harvest millet, and ship grain. Honestly, that's just the tip of the projects, as there are multiple things intertwined so that everything operates in a functional and productive manner. And that's just on the farm. Dry crop farming in...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 23, 2024-The University of Wyoming will host its 41st annual Ag Day Barbecue Saturday, Oct. 12, before the UW vs. San Diego University football game at 1:30 p.m. The barbecue is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at UW's indoor practice facility. This year's menu features smoked beef, pork, and lamb sandwiches with corn salad, coleslaw and cake prepared by the UW Food Science Club. The event showcases registered student organizations associated with the College of...
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...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sept. 23, 2024-The University of Wyoming's Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC) has released a comprehensive digital report detailing its teaching, research and extension activities in 2023. As the largest of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station's four research and extension centers, LREC supports a diverse variety of educational and research opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members. In addition to livestock facilities for cattle, sheep, horse...
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'...
CHEYENNE, WY – In recognition and support of September 16th-20th as National Only Citizens Vote Week, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray made the following statement calling for both state and federal laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. “As I have said previously, I am in complete and total support of both state and federal laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship, to ensure that illegal immigrants are banned from voting in the United States,” Secretary Gray said. “Only U.S. Citizens should be voting in our elections. The ongoi...
My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor Dr Holm and I hurried to the hospital, he told me about the child he and his wife Joanie had recently adopted. Rick loved being a father, even more, it seems to me, than he loved being a doctor. He couldn't quite believe that he got to parent this amazing little person, that he was blessed not just with Joanie and his sons, but with this precious girl who was now their daughter. His besotted delight so moved me that I...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 11, 2024-The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) will host its first annual open house Saturday, Sept. 28. The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Open House is part of UW's Homecoming week, which begins Monday, Sept. 23. It will take place at the Laramie Research and Extension Center Hansen Teaching Arena, located at 470 Highway 230. The open house is scheduled for 1-3 p.m., between the UW...
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....
Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. The Biden-Harris Administration’s Small Business Boom is being driven in large part by Hispanic founders, business owners, and innovators. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is shining a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurial spirit of this diverse community, whi...
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...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 17, 2024-The University of Wyoming has opened registration for its third annual High Altitude Bull Test and Sale. The program offers bull producers the opportunity to collect data on individual bull performance and offers a venue for producers to market bulls that have undergone pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) testing. Testing is conducted at the Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC), located at an elevation of 7,200 feet. Bulls in the test are evaluated for their...
