Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Golden Prairie Community Day Sept. 13, 6 P.M. Free! Food, Games, Bonfire, Music 4996 Rd. 226, Burns. Call Judy 547-2371 for more info....
Burns High School fall sports and school pictures will be taken Thursday, August 28th at 8:00am Upcoming Burns High School sporting events on Friday, August 29th include volleyball at Lingle and cross country at Casper Mountain. Saturday, August 30th the football teams will be in Lusk. Come out and support the local teams! Stop in the library and check out books and movies to celebrate The Wizard of Oz. Why? Because on August 25 1939, The Wizard of Oz, movie opened in theaters around the United States. Based on the children’s novel by L. F...
Summer is winding down, the County Fair is over and school will be starting next week. Do you have last minute vacations planned? I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer! Summer Reading Celebration at the Burns Branch Library will be wrapping up on Saturday, Aug. 9. We will be celebrating the end of summer reading at 9:30 a.m. with sundaes. This is the last day to pick up your summer reading prizes! The Burns Branch Library received some new books including Heaven Sent Rain by Lauraine Snelling, Remains of Innocence by J.A. Jance, Throw in...
The Lego League will be meeting at the Burns Branch Library Thursday, July 31 from 4-6:30 p.m. to show off their final creations. Stop in the library to check them out! Friday Aug. 1 at 1 p.m., the Burns Branch Library we will be showing a family movie. We will be watching “Frozen,” Rated PG. Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Summer Readi...
Saturday July 12 at 9 a.m. the Burns Branch Library Balloon Twisting will begin. Learn how to twist balloons into amazing shapes with Cecilia Villar. Friday July 18 at 1 p.m. the Burns Branch Library we will be showing a family movie. We will be watching “The Lego Movie,” Rated PG. An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. Summer Reading Celebration is underway at the Laramie County Library System. If you...
NEW BERLIN LARGE COLONY OF GERMANS TO ESTABLISH TOWN EAST OF CHEYENNE Many German-Lutherans from Iowa, Illinois and other Eastern States to take up lands under dry farming methods near this city. In connection with the purchase yesterday by the Federal Land and Securities Company, of the J. L. Thomas’ ranch of 40,000 acres of deeded land 20,000 acres of leased land, east of Cheyenne, another important colonization scheme will be launched in this section. J.R. Carpenter president of the Federal Land & Securities company. Is in the city and w...
Did you know? John Adams believed that July 2 was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4 events in protest? Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826 – the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by 90 percent of the nation’s population. In the proclamation, Pre...
On June 25, 1987, President Ronald Reagan began a presidential proclamation with the words “More and more Americans are discovering a uniquely American food delicacy — farm-raised catfish.” June 25 is National Catfish Day. It’s a day to enjoy fishing and some tasty fried catfish, or catfish cooked with your favorite recipe. My family loves to go fishing! We will no doubt enjoy National Catfish Day along the banks of Oliver Lake. The bounty of our fishing trip will be saved for a family fish fry on July 4. Summer Reading Celebration is underwa...
The Burns Branch Library would like to send out a thank you to the person who is mowing our lot. Lorraine Smith, a teacher at Burns Elementary School, has retired. She asked that donations in honor of her retirement be given to the Burns Branch Library. Lorraine, thank you! We will put the funds to good use. Summer Reading Celebration is off and running. Sign up at any Laramie County Library facility or on the bookmobile. Read through the summer to earn prizes! Every Friday in June at 1 p.m. you can view a family movie at the Burns Branch...
Vacation Bible Fun at Golden Prairie Church, 4996 Road 226, Burns June 9-13 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. call 547-2254 to register Pd. Adv. Summer Break has arrived! One of my favorite treats in the summer is ice cream, especially home made! June 2 is National Rocky Road Day and it’s all about eating ice cream, specifically Rocky Road Ice Cream. Want to make your own Rocky Road Ice Cream? Just add nuts (almonds and/or pecans), mini marshmallows, and chunks of semisweet chocolate to your favorite ice cream recipe. Today would be the perfect day to m...
Summer Break has arrived! One of my favorite treats in the summer is ice cream, especially home made! June 2 is National Rocky Road Day and it’s all about eating ice cream, specifically Rocky Road ice cream. Want to make your own Rocky Road Ice Cream? Just add nuts (almonds and/or pecans), mini marshmallows, and chunks of semisweet chocolate to your favorite ice cream recipe. Today would be the perfect day to make, and certainly eat, a batch of Rocky Road ice cream. If you aren’t into making ice cream, visit your favorite ice cream store for...
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer. For decades, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but in 1968 Congress passe...
This is a full week for the school children. On Friday, May 16 the fourth grade class will take the second half of their Wyoming History Field Trip to Ft. Laramie. On Sunday, May 18 at 1 p.m., Burns High School graduation will take place at Burns High School gym. On Monday, May 19 from 8:05 a.m. To 2:25 p.m. the kindergarteners will go on their trip to the Denver Zoo. On Tuesday, May 20 from 8:05a.m. – Noon Grades K-3 will attend “A Day in the Wild” in Pine Bluffs. And on Wednesday, May 21 from 8:05AM – Noon Grades 4-6 will attend “A Day in the...
Remember May Day and the tradition of giving May Baskets? Last night at 9 p.m. I heard a knock at the door. When I opened the door no one was there, but I found a little basket filled with all sorts of goodies, even treats for my dogs. I have not received a May Basket since I was a kid. What a wonderful surprise! May also brings the end of the school year and all the track meets, field trips and graduation. Monday, May 1, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: fourth -sixth grade track meet in Pine Bluffs. Friday May 9: the fourth graders will be going on the...
9 Burns Branch Library will host a plant and seed exchange. Stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee, look at some gardening books and exchange plants and seeds with fellow gardeners. We are getting very excited for Summer Reading Celebration here at the Burns Branch Library! Our theme this year is Spark Your Imagination. The kick-off is Friday, May 23, the first day to sign up, and we have a special treat planned for you. All ages can participate. All children who finish Summer Reading will receive a book as a final prize and there is a neat prize...
The sun is shining, the roads are dry, farmers are plowing, people are raking their lawns and today I saw tulips and daffodils blooming. Dare I say it? Spring has sprung! On May 6, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., the Carpenter Elementary School will feature grades K–6, in their Spring Concert. On May 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., the Burns Elementary School grades 3-6 will have their Spring Concert. Come enjoy listening to the children as they perform. Visit the Burns Branch Library and browse our new Books on CD and game collections. We also have several newer D...
Good Friday communion service at 7 p.m. and the Easter service at 9a.m. at the 1ST Prebyterian Church of Burns. Pd. Adv. We are getting very excited for Summer Reading Celebration here at the Burns Branch Library! Our theme this year is Spark Your Imagination. The kick-off is May 23, the first day to sign up, and we have a special treat planned for you. All ages can participate. All children who finish Summer Reading will receive a book as a final prize and there is a neat prize for adults who finish. We received lots of new books this week....
Burns schools will have an early release April 17 to start their Spring Break that goes through April 21. Old School Café will be closed April 18 in honor of Good Friday. The café will also be closed on April 25 so Charlene can watch Derik swim at the regional games for the Special Olympics. These will be held in Cheyenne and many are going to cheer Derik on! Go, Derik! We are rooting for you! Webster’s American Dictionary of the English Language was printed April 14, 1818. The introduction of a standard American dictionary helped sta...
Taco Bingo will be held on April 5th at Burns Elementary. Food service will begin 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please help support the Carpenter and Burns schools in this great fundraiser. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Old School Café located in the Burns-Plex. They are open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday – Friday. They offer fresh pies and pastries plus a different “special” everyday. I’ve heard the hamburgers, cheeseburgers and other entries are delicious, as well! The Burns men’s and women’s track teams participated...
The last few weeks have sure given us a lot of snow! All this moisture has me thinking about spring, warmer weather and blooming flowers. All the moisture should really help our growing season. I’m looking forward to the blooming flowers and fresh veggies from the garden. Gardening is a great hobby for any age and is a hobby that everyone can participate in, regardless of age or health. Get a little dirt under your fingernails and plant a flower to celebrate Plant a Flower Day on March 12. On M...
Stop by the Burns Branch Library and check out our Dr. Seuss display to celebrate his birthday. Here is a brief biography about Dr. Seuss I found at www.biography.com: “Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Mass. He published his first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street”, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937. Next came a string of best sellers, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. His rhymes and characters are beloved by gene...
Have you been watching the Olympics? Here are some interesting facts about this year’s competitors. United States national pairs figure skating champions Simon Shnapir is 6’ 4” inches tall and his partner Marissa Castelli is 5’. They share an August 20 birthday. www.teamusa.org There is a female athlete, Resi Stiegler, from Jackson. She is on the U.S. ski and snowboard team. www.teamusa.org Joss Christensen led an American sweep in the first-ever men’s slopestyle final, capturing a fantastic...
Burns High School is having a financial aid meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday. This meeting is for all juniors and seniors and their parents. It is very important for those with plans to attend college after graduation. For more information please contact Mr. Peterson at 307-245-4103. Burns High School wrestling senior night will be Jan. 30 and boys and girls basketball senior night will be Feb. 7. West Elementary fifth and sixth graders will be going to the Cheyenne Symphony Jan. 23. Wyoming Health Fair will be at Carpenter Elementary Feb. 13 from 7-9... Full story
During the month of January Burns Branch Library will be closed everyday from 12:30-1:15p.m. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Remember, the Burns Branch Library has movies to check out. Curl up and watch one of our new movies during the cold winter months. Some new movies we received this week are: The Family(rated R) Prisoners (rated R) Parkland (rated PG-13) Burns schools have an early release on Friday. Do you love animals? Have you ever considered opening your home to foster a dog or a... Full story
The Community Giving Tree located at the Wyoming Bank and Trust was a huge success. A total of 33 gifts were given. When I spoke with Lorna about the event she said, "it was so successful they would like to turn it into an annual event." She said the community really stepped up and maybe next year we could do more. How lucky we are to be from such a giving community! West Elementary and Burns Jr./Sr. High students' winter break was Dec. 20 – Jan. 5. Students Released early at 12:30 p.m. on D...
