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Burns football coach Marv Mirich was recently honored as the 'Coach of the Year' for 2A East Conference. Mirich was also selected as one of the five assistant coaches for the south team at the Shrine Bowl held in Laramie in June. Mirich was named by Shrine Bowl South team head coach Matt VandeBossche of Lusk and will help select the 36 players for the team. Other assistant coaches selected were Brick Cegelski of Cheyenne Central, Mark Lenhardt of Torrington, Ryan Nelson of Lusk and Zack Scott... Full story
Twenty-one student athletes from Burns attended the University of Wyoming Men's basketball game against Nevada Saturday afternoon as a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Hoops Day. Eric Allen, FCA advisor, said the students listened to a worship band at First Christian Church in Laramie before the game. Luke Anderson, former UW football player, spoke to the student athletes about his walk with Christ. Ernie Mecca, Wyoming FCA State Director, who coordinated the event spoke with... Full story
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Department has been made aware of another phone scam that is using threats of arrest if individuals do not “pay a fine and fees” for missing jury duty. The Sheriff’s Department and Clerk of the District Court’s Office have received reports from citizens who had a call from an individual claiming that the victim missed jury duty and must pay a fine and fees otherwise a warrant would be issued and they would be arrested. The person is told to get a “Green Dot” payment at a chain convenience store (one not located i... Full story
Cheyenne Matthews was notified on Christmas Eve that her application to the Ricky Carmichael (Motocross) University had been approved. This was a very selective opportunity for the young Pine Bluffs racer as only 25 riders in the entire United States will gain admission. Ricky Carmichael, known as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) in motocross racing, is one of the instructors and this invitation would be like going on a ride-along with Dale Earnhardt for a NASCAR fan. It will be a...
The Wyoming State Engineer’s Office will host a public meeting on Jan. 17, 2014 to present the draft results of the Hydrogeologic Study of the Laramie County Control Area. The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the Wyoming Water Development Commission, 6920 Yellowtail Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Responding to mounting concerns over increasing development and use of groundwater resources in southeast Wyoming, the State Engineer issued a Temporary Order Adopting Well Spacing Requirements within th... Full story
Robot Christmas Caroling Christmas Carols could be heard in the doorways of many Burns’ residents on Friday evening, December 21. The FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, “Allons-y! Radioactive” cheerfully knocked on doors and warmed the hearts with traditional singing, before warming themselves at the Around the Corner Cafe. The team consists of youth in grades seven - 12. team members are Mersadies Lovitt, Marissa Shook, Kaylee Shook, and Sarah Malcom. The young women are coached by Lara Shook and Virginia Leach. New team members are alway...
The Pine Bluffs FFA Chapter will host its annual food drive Dec. 10 – 18. Please note this year the chapter will hand out bags, but they will not pick them up at the end of the drive. Please take your bag to a convenient drop off location listed below. Any non-perishable item would be of great assistance to us as we pass on the gift of giving this time of year. We have provided drop-off locations at Texas Trail Market, Pine Bluffs Feed and Grain, Farmer’s State Bank, Points West Bank, Exxon (Conoco), Sinclair, Napa, Lipps Lumber, Town Com...
Raising funds to help the hospital pay for new high-definition digital radiography equipment is the aim of the Kimball Hospital Foundation’s Holiday Spirit fundraising campaign, set to kick off this week. Within a few days, Kimball and area residents will receive letters inviting them to carry on the memory of a departed loved one by purchasing a “Gift of Love” golden ornament in their name. The names of those being honored are engraved on the ornaments, and hospital staff place each ornament on the Foundation’s holiday spirit trees year af...
Natalie Phelps, 14-year-old daughter of Alan and Melissa Phelps of Cheyenne, is following in her dad's footsteps as a race car driver. Phelps won the championship for her class at Big Country Speedway in Cheyenne this past summer. She was competing with the "Warrior Class," which is a 4 cylinder front wheel drive car. This is a class for beginners or "rookies" and is open to any age or gender. Phelps had won the mid-season championship earlier in the summer. At the Wyoming Auto Racing Club...
If there's one downside to fabulous, food-filled holiday celebrations, it's the gurgles and groans of post-feasting indigestion. "We assume it's because we overate, but for a lot of people, that pain and sick feeling may not be about how much you ate but what you ate," said Kyra Bussanich, (www.kyrasbakeshop.com), three-time winner of The Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" and author of a just-released recipe book, Sweet Cravings: 50 Seductive Desserts for a Gluten-Free Lifestyle. "About 2 million...
In 2011 What To Do With The Kids® polled our followers and we asked them to give us their list of the top Christmas or Holiday Movies or Television Shows that the whole family can watch. The list was well received and judging by the feedback was very popular. Two years later however we decided to ask our followers again and there has been quite a shift in popularity of some of those classic movies. It seems that black and white movies are now out. Many parents suggested that once the movie...
Wednesday, November 20, was Pink Day at Pine Bluffs Elementary School. The students and staff wore pink to celebrate the completion of Mrs. Watson's cancer treatment. Everyone gathered on the playground and wrapped Mrs. Watson in a big pink ribbon! Our best wishes to Mrs. Watson for continued good health!...
FFA members from across Wyoming demonstrated their compassion and understanding of the difficulties facing South Dakota ranchers affected by a devastating October snow storm, raising just more than $21,000 for agricultural relief efforts. The members pooled their money at their fall leadership conferences, held Nov. 15-16, in Gillette, and provided the donation to the South Dakota's Ranchers Relief Fund. The FFA members' efforts were part of a service project called "Change for South Dakota"...
Members of the Burns FFA Chapter in Wyoming were one of 41 teams participating in the National FFA Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. Rachel Derner, Jessica Malm, Mardi O'Neal, Bailey Bishop, Hunter Petsch, and Claire Streeter competed with 240 other members from across the country. The team, led by advisor Craig Spatz, was awarded a Silver emblem. The members of the national winning... Full story
Jeffrey Jacoby and Alex Aragon, owners of Schrader Funeral Home, announce the acquisition of Cheyenne Memorial Chapel. They will relocate Schrader Funeral Home from its current 2323 Carey Avenue location to the Cheyenne Memorial Chapel facility located at 2222 Russell Avenue at a date to be announced. Both funeral providers have served the Cheyenne community for more than 89 years. Combining the assets of both funeral homes will result in greater options and service capabilities for area...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Chase Thompson, son of Kelly and Donna Thompson, is the first quarter honoree from Pine Bluffs High School. Cassady Malm, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, is from Burns High School. Both Thompson and Malm are seniors. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor the students...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School students in second through sixth grades set reading goals each quarter. The following students successfully met their goals for the first quarter of this school year: Second Grade Kaela Adams Joseph Allen Jasmin Becerra Christine Michiaels Nathan Paice Sharon Sanchez Aaron Tekansik Justin Thomson Rebecca Thurston Tayten Zitek Third Grade Mikayla Allen Bobby Armstrong Cyris Conley Alex Flores Ryan Fornstrom Abby Gray Clay Hancock KiyEllen Lanning Kassie Madden Dante...
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Wyoming producers experienced warm, dry conditions with strong winds last week. According to NRCS Monday morning snow report, the snow water equivalent is at 148 percent compared to 65 percent last year. High temperatures ranged from 46 degrees at Lake Yellowstone to 69 degrees in Torrington. Low temperatures ranged from 8 degrees in Lake Yellowstone to 26 degrees in Cheyenne. Seventeen stations reported receiving no precipitation. Dubois received the most precipitation...
Two Pine Bluffs Hornets show off t-shirts purchased by Croell Redi-Mix for the Hornets girls and boys basketball teams. The Hornets and Lady Hornets looked sharp before but are ready to sting in their new threads. The basketball teams appreciate your support, Croell Redi-Mix!...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Cassady Malm, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, is the first quarter honoree from Burns High School. Chase Thompson, son of Kelly and Donna Thompson, is from Pine Bluffs High School. Both are seniors. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor the students of the quarter in...
Shareen Johnson, the 2013-2014 Department of Wyoming President of the American Legion Auxiliary, of Lander, will be visiting Louis E. Canady American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #60, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming on Nov. 9, 2013 at 9 a.m. Shareen is eligible for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary through her father, John Sturgeon, who is a member of Don Stough Post #33 of Lander and who served 20 years in the United States Navy during the Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts. She has chosen for her...
Analysts forecast that the world's population will grow to 9 billion people by 2050. With global needs today to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population explosion, the agriculture industry needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. Students are answering that call, evidenced by an explosion in FFA membership throughout the U.S. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the past year. Membership in FFA today stands at 579,678 students in grades seven...
A fun day was had by all at the Touch A Truck and Tractor Saturday, Oct. 19, where children of all ages had the opportunity to climb into various trucks, tractors and emergency vehicles. The children started with a BIG John Deere 9560R tractor provided by R&K Farms. Next they enjoyed a "Little Red" tractor brought in by Melvin and Lois Fornstrom. The Town of Pine Bluffs furnished the airport John Deere 7610 tractor where the children had fun pretending to farm. The excitement continued as they...
Pine Bluffs Hornets Preston Thurin and Scott Gross grabbed a pair of orange heels and joined Governor Matt Mead on the steps of the Capital for a different kind of play. They were posing for the campaign poster "Would you walk a mile in her shoes? From the Pine Bluffs Hornets Football Field to Governor Mead's Office Laramie County Men are Taking a Stand! They tried it Will YOU!" The poster along with a walk was sponsored by Safehouse Services to help make people aware of the damage domestic...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Lisa Gilbert, received the Laramie County School District #2 Teacher of the Year award for 2014, according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill. Gilbert, a teacher for 22 years, is a volleyball coach, a building leader, and a teacher of a lab classroom, modeling for her staff. "Gilbert is a very conscientious, effective teacher," comments her principal, Sue Stevens. "Lisa cares for all her students and works with each individually...
