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Registered voters who did not cast a ballot in November’s general election are receiving notices from county clerks that their names will be removed from the voter registration list unless they take action to remain on the list. “Wyoming’s voter registration list is kept accurate and up-to-date through the process of purging the list after every general election,” said Election Director Peggy Nighswonger. “This ensures that persons who are no longer eligible to vote are removed from the voter registration list.” According to Nighswonger, an est...
With the coming of the New Year also comes the first application periods for the upcoming hunting seasons. The first deadline is Feb. 2 when applications for nonresident elk licenses for the 2015 hunting seasons are due. The deadline in normally Jan. 31 but has been extended this year because Jan. 31 is on a weekend. In addition to the Feb. 2 nonresident elk deadline, Game and Fish is also accepting big game applications from both residents and nonresidents for other species. Different species have different deadlines. March 2 is the deadline...
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s hospice service will offer a workshop to help people cope with grief on Jan. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Davis Hospice Center, 6000 Sycamore Rd., Cheyenne. Hospice volunteer and professional writer Pennie Hunt will lead the workshop, titled “Transforming Grief on Paper: A Workshop for Finding the Words to Express and Transform your Grief.” “This workshop is for anyone coping with grief who is open to writing as a means of healing,” said Lea Grubbs, bereavement coordinator for Cheyenne Regional’s hospice pro...
Several new fishing regulations will go into effect with the New Year. These changes came about because of action by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission last fall and went through a series of public meetings. Of interest to anglers and live baitfish dealers is the change that allows transport of live baitfish into the state from approved commercial hatcheries. The regulation includes new requirements specific to live baitfish importation. The new regulation will allow those holding a commercial hatchery license or a live baitfish dealer...
The Board of Directors of the Shrine Bowl of Wyoming is pleased to announce that game time for the 42nd annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl Football game to be played June 13, in Casper, at NCHS has been set for 2 p.m. This will be the first time in several years that the game will be played in the afternoon. The board is excited and looks forward to all of the traditional pre-game activities that have always been included with the Shrine Bowl game....
Local bowler Craig Johnson bowled the first perfect game, 300, of the 2014-2015 season in Pine Bluffs during league play on Dec. 30, 2014. Johnson has a 210 average, but has never bowled a perfect 300. His games for the night were 200, 299 and 300, for a scratch series of 799. He will receive a plaque from the United States Bowling Congress (USBC)....
Monday Women 1. Bluffs Vet Clinic 27 2. Texas Trail Market 18 3. Pine Bowl 18 Highs Handicap game: Franny Haukap 265 Handicap series: Franny Haukap 674 Scratch game: Franny Haukap 232 Scratch series: Franny Haukap 575 Tuesday Mixed 1. #6 7 2. Harding Ranch 6 3. Sumthin Different 4 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Jo Radcliffe 252 Handicap series: Jo Radcliffe 701 Scratch game: Jesi Zitek 236 Scratch series: Jesi Zitek 605 Men’s Highs Handicap game: Tristen Zitek 309 Handicap series: Kiel Harding 763 Scratch game: Tristen Zitek 277 Scratch series: C...
According to the National Weather Service, extreme cold and winter storms in 2013 resulted in 46 deaths and extensive disruptions for thousands of families. With another cold blast this week, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) offers 21 winter safety and power outage tips to keep families safe and warm. Affordable Ways to Protect Your Home For as little as $1 per 6’ of insulation, you can stop pipes from freezing during winter and even when the power goes out. 1. Insulate pipes exposed to the elements or cold drafts with i...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Feb. 2-4, in Laramie. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Holiday Inn, 204 S. 30th St., Laramie, beginning at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, and concluding by noon, Wednesday, Feb. 4. Planned agenda topics include discussions on regional mitigation, reclamation, implementation of Greater Sage-Grouse plans, and follow-up to previous RAC meetings. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the meeting will include a working lunch and dinner. The public may attend...
A significant structure fire started at about 8 p.m. Dec. 30, on the north side of the downtown business section of the town of Dubois. As of 10 a.m. Dec. 31 there was no identified cause of the fire. There were no injuries reported due to the fire. Fire inspectors are assessing and evaluating the incident. At the time, eight businesses had been affected. “Fire crews from Riverton, Ft. Washakie, Lander and Crowheart fought the fire through the night,” said Dubois Mayor Twile Blakeman. “At about 4 a.m. this morning (Thursday) it was under contr...
Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest. The 10 winners are: William “Buzz” Canady, 1007 Swan Betty Bymer, 517 E. 6th Marjorie Gorman, 600 E. 10th Will Gray, 645 Simkins Brian Heithoff, 1012 Swan David Herman, 700 Simkins Albert Kranz, 406 E. 3rd Stewart Lanning, 506 Chestnut Jack Tabor, 506 Market Roy Werner, 621 Black The winners are asked to stop by Pine Bluffs Town Hall beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24 to collect your prize. A big thank you goes out to all the citizens who helped fill the town full of Chris... Full story
The South Platte Natural Resources District board of directors closed out its final meeting of 2014 by bidding farewell to a pair of retiring long term members. Directors Paul Hutchison and Tom Biggs attended their last meeting as part of a board that established most of the District's water management rules and regulations during their tenures. Both were board members when LB 962, the Nebraska Ground Water Management and Protection Act, was passed by the Nebraska Legislature. The resulting...
The Pawnee girls' basketball team needs to step up their game, according to coach Megan Malcom. The team played their first league game of the season Dec. 12 against the Peetz Bulldogs at home and lost by eight points with a final score of 62-54. "We have been struggling with getting points on the board in the first quarter and only had 16 up for the first half," Malcom said. "Second half, we came out stronger, putting up 23 points in the fourth – outscoring Peetz who put up 14. "Our goal is t...
It is the holiday season again, and that means that many families will go without presents under their Christmas trees. The Pine Bluffs Junior/Senior High School Student Council has decided that this cannot happen in our small community. The Student Council is therefore organizing a collection called Buddy Bucks. This program raises money from Thanksgiving through Dec.12 to fund Christmases for families in our community. Last year, our students were able to raise $1,900 in one week. It was an amazing accomplishment and allowed us to purchase...
The High Plains Chapter of Pheasants Forever had another successful year with their youth pheasant hunt. Twenty three young hunters - members of the Texas Trail Ringnecks, student division of Pheasants Forever - ranging from ages 10 through 17 showed up at 7 a.m. on Dec. 6 with a parent or guardian to a breakfast for champions at Silver Wings Hunting Ranch in LaGrange, Wyoming. Pancakes, eggs and sausage with juice, milk, coffee and hot cocoa got them set for the hunt ahead. Inexperienced...
On December 16, Senator Al Davis, whom represents District 43, and Senator Ken Schilz, whom represents District 47, will be in Alliance to share their thoughts on the upcoming legislative session which begins January 7, 2015. The meeting, hosted by the Middle Niobrara, North Platte, South Platte and Upper Niobrara White Natural Resources Districts, will start at 4 pm at the Alliance Library Learning Center located at 1705 Sweetwater Avenue. “Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts have a healthy and open relationship with Senators Davis and Sch...
The Pine Bluffs Recreation Department will sponsor the 10th Annual Christmas Light Decoration Contest with the judging to take place on Monday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The contest is for residents living within the town limits, businesses are excluded. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the contest, but please keep in mind that homes can only win every other year, so homes that were selected as winners last year will not be eligible to win again until Christmas 2015. Ten winners will be chosen to receive a $10 cash prize. If you have...
Under the direction of Sean Ambrose, the Cheyenne Chamber Singers will present a choral concert, A Cheyenne Chamber Singers’ Christmas, in Pine Bluffs, Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm at the Historic Pine Bluffs High School. In this celebration of Christmas, sacred and secular carols of the season will be performed. Christmas carols in the best-known arrangements of David Willcocks, John Rutter, and Ralph Vaughan Williams will be performed by the Singers. Two pieces that were commissioned by the Singers will be part of the program: Highland C...
PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. – November 19 – High West Energy is pleased to welcome Gary Smith to the cooperative’s board of directors. Smith was elected to represent District 12 at the annual meeting, which was held on Saturday, Nov. 15. Dan Acheson was re-elected to represent District 15. Smith has been a High West Energy member since 1978. He is retired from the Department of Defense after 25 years of service. He is the former owner of an irrigation repair and water well service. Smith is a veteran of the United States Navy and served three tours...
Top stewards have been recognized for their continuing efforts in three areas by the South Platte Natural Resources District. Sprenger Farms of Sidney, Steve Schumacher from Dalton and Kimball area ranchers Doug and Theresa Keller received awards for their farming, tree planting and grassland achievements. The awards were presented at a ceremony and reception prior to the District’s November board meeting. Conservation Farm Sprenger Farms, run by Randy and son Marc Sprenger has a long history of land stewardship and conservation ethic. Their c...
LOUISVILLE- Members of the Burns FFA Chapter were one of 38 teams participating in the National FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. The team, led by advisor Craig Spatz, was awarded a Silver emblem. Members also competed for individual awards with 144 other participants. Matt Murphy received a Silver emblem, Rylee Anderson received a Silver emblem, Cassady Malm received a Silver...
The 29th Annual Casper Open Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the City of Casper Recreation Division, Colorado, concluded on Sunday, November 16, 2014 with several closely contested matches in 8 different divisions. One hundred and thirty-one teams from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Utah took part. Over 700 matches were played on 23 courts located throughout Casper during this event, which is touted as the largest adult volleyball tournament in the region. This annual event positively impacts the local economy with the large...
Fort Caspar Museum and its support group, the Fort Caspar Museum Association, again present “Candlelight Christmas at the Fort.” This free family-friendly event is an annual tradition and a great way to get in a holiday mood. It will be held on two nights, Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for one evening—or come by for both! Visitors will experience a 19th-century Christmas on the frontier. Dress warmly to enjoy the Fort by candlelight and meet army, pioneer, and mountain men re-enactors. Talk to soldi...
Washington, D.C. – A majority of Senate Democrats defeated a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Tuesday evening. The Senate voted 59-41 for the bill, but 60 votes were required for adoption. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., supported approval of the pipeline. “The Keystone XL Pipeline was right six years ago when the issue came up and it is right now. I’m hopeful when the new majority takes over the Senate will finally do the right thing and approve this project,” said Enzi. “In Wyoming we know the importance of energy projects. They crea...
Cheyenne, WY - Twenty schools throughout Wyoming have been awarded a hydroponic, vertical growing planter, and accessories through the “From Seed to Plate” program. The planter, provided by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), will be delivered directly to each school no later than Nov. 20. Funded by a grant awarded to the WDE Nutrition Department by the United States Department of Agriculture, the planters are to introduce schools to a school garden and are required to tie into the school’s wellness policy. Schools have been award...
