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Pine Bluffs Elementary School students in grades 2-6 set reading goals for each quarter. The following students successfully met their goals for the first quarter of this school year: Second Grade Carl Fornstrom Kutter Fornstrom Brian Kopetzky Travis Lerwick Ryan Mohren Merina Theobald Gage Woolington Abigail Price Shawn Shmidl Akylah Smith Delaney Popham Third Grade Kaela Adams Jasmin Becerra KayLea Bymer Janie Davis Jasmin Garcia Emily Haas Rachael Macy Kailen Martinez Taylor McCollum David Merryfield Christine Michiaels Nathan Paice Madelyn...
At their November meeting the South Platte Natural Resources District board of directors approved the use of a half-acre plot at Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area for an outreach program to be undertaken by the Mile High Pheasants Forever chapter. The program includes participation by Kimball elementary students, who will help plant pollinators while learning about their importance in nature. The District is happy to provide the land for the Pheasants Forever pollinator project, sharing PF’s two main priorities that: - Pollinating insects are an...
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Cheyenne LEADS and regional partners will unveil the Cheyenne LEADS Workforce Study at a rollout event at Laramie County Community College Wednesday, Nov. 19. The regional workforce study identifies challenges facing employers in Laramie County but also highlights the numerous opportunities presented by local educational, economic development, and quality of life assets. The Workforce Study was developed by Austin-based Avalanche Consulting through a four-phase process of research, interviews, and strategic planning. A...
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released the results produced by both the federal and state accountability systems. Federal System The federal accountability system, known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), evaluates school performance by Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). 2014 is the year that all schools, including all students, grade levels, and subject areas tested, are expected to be 100% proficient in order to meet AYP. “AYP is just one indicator of school performance. It does not mean that Wyoming schools, educators, or your s...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power received a report this week of yet another scam involving unknown parties calling customers, impersonating Cheyenne Light personnel and demanding money. According to the reports, the fraudulent caller tells CLFP customers their electricity will be disconnected if they don’t pay immediately by purchasing a pre-paid debit card. The Cheyenne Police Department is aware of this scam. If you suspect fraud, immediately contact local law enforcement. If you have concerns or questions about Cheyenne Lig...
The Texas Trail Market will host their annual Movie Night this Friday, Nov. 14 at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. TTM Movie Night will feature the Thanksgiving based film “Free Birds,” rated PG. The community center doors will open at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude around 8 p.m. Kids and families are invited to attend the movie night and are encouraged to bring a blanket and pillow, beanbag chair or whatever is comfortable to spread out on the floor and enjoy the movie on the big screen! Moviegoers age 17 and und... Full story
On Thurs., Nov. 6, Delta Club held their annual Christmas party. The hostess was Vernita Anderson, who had her home decorated in the Christmas spirit. Table favors were crystal angels that lit up. We had a wonderful lunch of chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice, broccoli salad and fire roasted veggies. For dessert there was pecan/caramel cheesecake. The group drew names and months for the new year. They guessed who their secret sisters had been, then opened wonderfully fun gifts. Members present were Vernita Anderson, Judy Anderson, Pat Palm,...
Washington, D.C. – Take the time to thank veterans for their willingness to serve. That was the message of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and his wife Diana as they join our nation in paying tribute to America’s veterans. The Enzis issued the following statement to commemorate this special day. “Each year on Veterans Day we take a moment to reflect upon the blessings we have received as citizens of this great nation. One of our greatest gifts – our American way of life – comes to us from the words of our Founding Fathers and the actions of our...
The Nebraska Department of Roads’ crews are prepared for snowplow season. Workers and equipment will be out to clear the highways and will be monitoring changing conditions on the state’s highways throughout the winter season. Motorists should be prepared too. Know Before You Go! For 24-hours-a-day, year-round Nebraska road condition and traveler information, the following options are available: Phone: dial 511 from a cell phone or landline; if outside Nebraska, dial 800-906-9069 Web: www.roads.nebraska.gov or www.511.nebraska.gov Mobile app...
The Wyoming Affiliate of Susan G. Komen is proud to announce the receipt of the “Collaboration Project: Wyoming Women First” award. This award is presented to Komen Wyoming through a partnership with Susan G. Komen® and General Electric. G.E. has been partnering for the Wyoming Women First program since 2012, in order to increase screening rates in the state. Wyoming is currently 50th in the nation for screening rates, falling well below the national average (BRFSS 2012). In order to address this dismal screening data, Komen Wyoming is currentl...
The Albin Delta Club meeting was held Oct. 23 at the home of Martha Cannon. The hostess was Dorothy Seymour. For lunch we had two kinds of soup and homemade biscuits. Dorothy treated us to yummy pumpkin pie for dessert. The speaker was Susan James. Delta Club has known James for years. She was the home extension person at the county level who helped coordinate club meetings. She taught us things such as choosing care for our elderly parents, who gets Gramma’s pie plate and how much fat is really in a Snickers bar. James is now Coordinator of Fe...
The Wyoming Community Foundation of Rock Springs (WYCF-RS) is proud to announce that they are hosting the 2015 Wyoming State Spelling Bee. Western Wyoming Community College our co-host on this event, has generously agreed to be the site of the Bee on March 21, 2015. This is the third year that WYCF-RS will be hosting the Bee and has an ongoing commitment to literacy among youth. We are so excited to bring this special event to Wyoming’s students. Right now, all over Wyoming, schools are working on getting students ready for their local c...
The Pawnee Lady Coyote volleyball team traveled to Sterling, Colo. Tuesday Oct. 21 to the NJC gym for the first round of district tournaments and lost the match. However, Kaeley Malcom, coach for the team, is proud of their efforts. "The Pawnee five rallied with Peetz on Tuesday during the first round of districts," she said. "They played very well for their last game of the season." She believes the girls are only getting better. "The improvement I have seen in these girls was a wonderful...
The WHSAA has partnered with the NFHS Network to video stream State Culminating Events. We would rather have everyone in attendance at each of our events, but know that not everyone will be able to attend. Make sure your students and parents are aware of the events being covered so their out of state relatives will have the opportunity to view. Below is the schedule of Fall events that will be streamed. For a one month subscription fee, all of the events below will fall within the month. It will be the subscribers responsibility to cancel...
The cross country season has come to another successful close for the Pine Bluffs-Burns Cross Country team, and boy, has it been a wild ride. The team had new additions all around—a brand new freshmen runner, new runners from both schools and a new assistant coach. The girls have done it again, they are the 2A Girls’ State Champions. The PB-B Girls scored 27, beating the Wyoming Indian girls by 5 points. “The Sheridan VA course was so great that every girl was able to PR, except one,” Cross Country Coach Cole Manlove said. “The girls were on f...
WASHINGTON – U.S. District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl ruled against Wyoming’s law banning marriage equality for same-sex couples earlier this week. In Guzzo v. Mead, the National Center for Lesbian Rights sued the state on behalf of Wyoming Equality and four same-sex couples arguing that Wyoming’s ban on marriage equality violates the U.S. Constitution. Judge Skavdahl granted a temporary stay and the ruling will not go into effect until Oct. 23 or until state government officials say they are not appealing the decision. In his ruling, Judge...
The Pawnee High School volleyball team wrapped up its regular season last week. The Coyotes continue to play at short strength, with just five players on their roster. Pawnee lost its homecoming game last Friday to Prairie 25-9, 25-17, 25-14. The following day it played in a triangular, falling to Briggsdale (25-16, 25-17, 25-5) and to host Weldon Valley (25-9, 25-8, 25-12). “It may have been a week of losses, but these girls are really starting to show their true colors,” said Pawnee coach Kaeley Malcom. “The girls have improved immen...
Pawnee High School's Cody Hartley and Katy Klinginsmith were crowned king and queen at halftime of the homecoming game last Friday. The Coyotes swept their Homecoming game 59-0 against Prairie....
The South Platte Natural Resources District and the Oliver Reservoir Advisory Committee want to hear from you. In preparing for the recreation area’s future, the District and its advisory committee will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, October 30 at the Kimball Eagles Club at 6:30 p.m. SPNRD Assistant Manager Galen Wittrock says the Distr ict is forming it’s master plan and wants to know what people would like to see offered at the area. The SPNRD took over management of Oliver Reservoir in February. Wittrock says plans are already in the wor...
Earlier this month, Governor Matt Mead signed a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 20-24 Wyoming’s “Save for Retirement Week.” The event runs in conjunction with the congressionally endorsed “National Save for Retirement Week.” Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi co-sponsored the senate resolution acknowledging the event. National Save for Retirement Week promotes the importance of saving for retirement and encouraging employees to take full advantage of employer-sponsored plans. WRS is promoting retirement awareness and financial literacy...
The Pawnee High volleyball team played shorthanded in its two losses this week. The Coyotes were swept Oct. 7 at home against Caliche (25-4, 25-12, 25-16) and on the road at Peetz on Oct. 10 (25-8, 25-4, 25-13). “This week, Pawnee played with five players against both Caliche and Peetz,” said coach Kaeley Malcom. “They may have ended in losses, but the girls have shown such improvement as the season has progressed.” This week is Pawnee’s homecoming. The Coyotes will host Prairie on Friday and then host a triangular with Briggsdale and Weldo...
Bryce Schnug scored three touchdowns and teammate Luke Duggan racked up 225 yards rushing and a score to help Pawnee to a 52-31 victory on the road last Friday against Genoa-Hug/Karval. The Coyotes got off to a slow start and trailed 18-6 after the opening quarter, but its offense kicked into gear in the middle quarters to open things up. Pawnee put 22 points on the scoreboard in the second quarter and 18 more in the third. “We didn’t show up for about a quarter and a half,” said Pawnee coach Doug Miller said. “They went up 25-6 on us, but the...
3 of the nation's best beef industry youth spokespersons competed. Rachel Purdy (Wyoming), Will Pohlman (Arkansas), Alicia Smith (Texas), Kalyn McKibben (Oklahoma), Demi Snider (Ohio) were chosen as the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team at the annual National Beef Ambassador competition, which is funded in part by the Beef Checkoff and managed by the American National CattleWomen, Inc, contractor to the beef checkoff. 20 senior contestants ages 17 to 21, were judged in the areas of consumer...
Pawnee Volleyball team hosted Peetz Thursday September 25 and traveled to Weldon Valley Friday September 25. Coach Kaeley Malcom said, “It was a tough week with Pawnee playing two league teams, Peetz and Weldon Valley. Junior, Amy Probst was injured at the end of the first game against Peetz on Thursday. Therefore, the rest of the match was played with 5 and 5 on Friday against Weldon Valley. The weekend ended with 2 losses, but I’m proud of the girls for playing with 5 against some tough teams.” There were four freshman and one sopho...
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners are planning an unveiling of the new sign dedicating the Laramie County Planning and Development Building at Archer in memory of former Laramie County Planner, Gary Kranse, whose hard work, dedication and ability to bring people of different thoughts to agreement, brought the Archer Complex to fruition, offering Laramie County a glimpse of what the future could hold. The short ceremony will be held at the site of the new sign at the Archer Complex in front of the Planning and Development Building at...
