Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Saturday, June 1, 2019 was the annual Pine Bluffs yard sale, and the weather was awesome! Die hards hit the streets as early as 7 a.m. to find the best deals. Over 20 local residents set up shop in their yards, driveways, and garages trying to get rid of the treasures they no longer wanted. The Senior Center hosted a myriad of deals along with the opportunuity to get breakfast burritos in the morning and burger meals in the afternoon. All told the center was able to raise 2450 dollars, not too...
Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at the Pine Bluffs Cemetery was conducted by Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post #60 Commander John Wise. Vietnam Veteran and American Legion Chaplain Marine Louie Laboray placed the ceremonial wreath after the benediction led by Pastor Leslie Matschke. Melinda Gibson sang "America The Beautiful" and the "Star Spangled Banner" while flag bearers stood in the background. Bearers included: Penny Merryfield holding the American Flag, Julie Butler caring for the...
The Texas Trail Museum held its annual meeting on Saturday, May 18th at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. Members in attendance were treated to an old fashioned sausage bake complete with corn, potatoes, cabbage, and onions provided by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Talich. Scott Zimmerman, as acting president, reported that the board had a good year financially, and that the museum itself was enjoying many additions to its halls. One of the main talking points for this meeting was the reduction of board...
The Cheyenne chapter of the Military Affairs Committee (MAC) held its annual military appreciation barbecue on Saturday, May 18th despite the drizzle and the chill. Over 200 people showed up to the Military May celebration sponsored by High West Energy. Bouncy houses were up for the kids, Wing Shack was on deck for help with the food, and several MAC representatives were on hand to make sure that everyone was fed, and appreciated. MAC Chairman Andy Worshek was on hand to make sure that...
Haven't bowled that perfect 300 game yet? Never fear the Pine Bowl is getting a new floor! Owners Jim and Kate Zitek have decided to replace the half inch overlay that covers the wood lanes that were built in 1963. Having owned the bowling alley for the last 40 years this is the second time that the Zitek's have replaced the overlay, the first being in 2002. Known for great food, drinks, and a good game of bowling the alley is a good choice for a drink and a game. On hand for the project was...
The Pine Bluffs Junior and Senior High School awards ceremony saw everything from class awards for beards and races to awards for almost perfect ACT scores and scholarships. With a welcome from Senior Class President Tucker Norman, the ceremony kicked off with the National Anthem sung by the JH/HS choir. While the awards ceremony was definitely a time for everyone to shine, the 2019 seniors stood out with an amazing array of awards and scholarships. Bauner Borgman went home with a neck heavy...
University of Wyoming admissions officers Katie Watson and Richard Ward came Wednesday morning bearing gifts for their four prospects signees. Pine Bluffs High School seniors signing their letters of intent to attend the University of Wyoming in Laramie are: Torri Long, Hunter Jeffres, Andrew Fornstrom and Tucker Norman. Torri Long, future criminology major, signed her letter while her parents Patrick and Amy Currie watched. Pat and Linda Jeffers smiled as their son Hunter committed to a...
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne offered weather spotter training at the Pine Bluffs town hall on May 7th. This training was devised to help local residents understand what to watch for when dealing with severe weather. Oftentimes in Pine Bluffs we are subject to much harsher weather than other parts of the state because of where we are located, and this training gave residents who attended some vital information. The NWS outlined some of the warning signs to watch for, and also listed specific situations that should be reported....
American Legion Pine Bluffs post 60 Commander John Wise presented three Pine Bluffs recipients district awards in a ceremony conducted at the post on Wednesday, May 9th. The Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 is one of nine posts in Department of Wyoming American Legion District 6. "Having three winners selected from our post is an amazing accomplishment for our first time submitting candidates in the numerous categories." said Commander Wise. "We submitted some and of the ones submitted...
Bitter winds and heavy coats did not stop the Pine Bluffs Knights of Columbus from teeing off for their annual charity golf tournament this last Saturday. Several teams showed up to brave the elements and play nine holes with the promise of a pulled pork meal and several prizes. Teams of four vied for prizes ranging from t-shirts to cash during the tournament led by financial secretary Dennis Talich. First place this year was a tie. Winners were the Tom Enright team, including: Mel Mollendor,...
Two young men decided to be all they could be this morning at an official signing of intent to enlist in the Wyoming National Guard upon graduation. As parents Teresa and David Herman and Ana and Shawn Shmidl watched, Josh Herman and Bradley Shmidl accepted their enlistment promises from Sergeant First Class Kerry Wyatt and Sergeant Ethan Flick. In a ceremony at Pine Bluffs high school Monday morning the two young men stood proud as they agreed to serve not only their country, but also their com...
In 1868 a small out of the way spot was designated Rock Ranch. It was made up of a tent, a slab shack with a chimney, and one square shed. One year later this would become Pine Bluffs. By 1884 Pine Bluffs would become the largest cattle shipping point of the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad at its peak running over 800,000 head of cattle through the Texas Trail. A constant visitor to the station was the last steam engine built for the UP Railroad, the Living Legend #844. In a cloud of steam and the...
Rosemary Henry from the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency stopped by the Pine Bluffs town council meeting last night to present our own Bill Cushing with a certificate of appreciation for his tireless efforts to help out his local area. In a short ceremony Bill was congratulated by Rosemary and Mayor Curtis with his wife Mary by his side. Bill has been tireless in his support of Pine Bluffs, and this recognition was a pleasure to witness. The council discussed final pricing for the niches in the...
Since the birth of this great country America’s men and women have sacrificed life and limb for her freedom. No matter when or where millions have answered the call and defended the freedoms that we enjoy on a daily basis. The month of May is set aside to honor those brave men and women who believed in something bigger than themselves. Men and women who understood that freedom is never free, and that sometimes the greatest liberties come from the greatest sacrifice. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Navy was established. Fighting for the e...
As the Saturday afternoon sun shone down on the unbridled and sweating dog flesh that milled around the track, the inaugural Corgi Derby was set to start. Dressed in their derby finery the corgi owners sipped Mint Juleps and Kentucky Mules while they waited for their heats. Five heats before declaring an overall winner almost 200 people stood outside the Pine Bluffs Distillery enjoying food from Butler Dogs and Fat Howards Chili. At 3:30 p.m. race master Charlie Brown sounded the bugles and the...
The junior class of Burns high school presented "A Night of a Thousand Lights" on Saturday, May 4th at the Historic Atlas Theater. Teens danced the night away to songs arranged by Burn's resident Cody Nusbaum while Dana and Jenna Stanford of Oh Snap 307 provided a fun photo booth experience for prom goers. Surrounded by fellow students the 2019 prom court consisted of Keenan Manlove and Kate Bach as junior attendants, Jack Ickes, Malli O'Neal, Lash Branigan and Shaylee Clark as senior...
April 25th and 26th were bittersweet days at the Special Olympics for Donna Crandall. After more than twenty years with the school district Donna is retiring as special education teacher. With the help of Amy Zitek, Dawn Crouse, Stew Lanning, and a bevy of volunteers, Donna was able to help her athletes bring home several wins for the Pine Bluffs/Burns team. These kids played so well that they've earned a place at state May 9th through the 11th in Laramie. Pine's students did their school...
After more than a year in the making, the Pine Bluffs cemetery is getting a columbarium. Slate grey and black with 64 niches, the columbarium is classic and elegant. Each niche will hold two urns, allowing for placement together for those that request it. The columbarium is set north of the gazebo surrounded by trees and tranquility. The final construction will feature two granite benches, one on either side with year long color winding along each side of the pathway planted by the master...
Four years...that's how long it will take for the new Michaud Farms LLC Winery/Vineyard to produce bottles of wine for the Pine Bluffs area. The University of Minnesota has been working on varieties of hybrid grapes that will stand up to the tough Wyoming weather. These grapes are promised to be as hardy as the Cowboy State itself and the Michaud family plans to bring that fighting spirit to Pine Bluffs. With an ultimate goal of having a building with a tasting room here in town, the Michaud's...
The Kentucky Derby…a show of amazing horseflesh that has captivated audiences for generations. The hats, the drinks, the dresses, everything about the derby is classy and stylish. Erica Unruh and The Pine Bluffs Distillery have worked hard to bring you the inaugural opening of the Corgi Derby! For a small entry fee your corgi can show off his skill in the 50 yard race on Saturday, May 4th at 3:30 p.m. doors open at three. So far Unruh has 23 racers signed up for the event some coming from as far as Lander and Colorado to showcase their a...
One hundred years, not very long for a planet or a life, but for a bank? Wyoming Bank and Trust is celebrating their 100 year anniversary this year, and customers and employees alike can't say enough good things about the bank that's been around as long as anyone can remember. In a small town called Luther, Wyoming, Luther State Bank was opened in 1907. Built to deal with all of the new settlements and agricultural workers, the town of Luther existed for three years, and in 1910 the town was...
The Lions Club awarded their Student of the Quarter Awards tonight at a dinner held at the Rock Ranch Restaurant here in Pine Bluffs. Mackenzie Faircloth, a senior from Burns and Ty Sweeter, a freshman from Pine Bluffs, were each awarded a plaque and a check for $100.00. In an annual presentation each school picks an outstanding student to receive these awards. Mackenzie not only has high ambitions, she carries an amazing workload. President of the FFA, member of the leadership team of FCA,...
Great food provided by Uncle Fred's Catering and amazing company provided by the residents of Pine Bluffs were found at Saturday night's annual Pheasants Forever Banquet. Held in the Pine Bluffs Community Center, the event was a huge success with several hundred in attendance. Monies earned from the annual banquet are used to forward the Pheasants Forever motto which is, "To provide an understanding and appreciation for hunting, conservation, and the outdoors." Silent auctions and a live...
Soft spoken with an easy smile, Mary Cushing is the go to person at our local library. As a child she loved books, and would often play librarian with the collection she had at home. "I would make a pocket for the back, and rig up the special pencil with the date stamp on the top." Said Mary. As a grown up Mary found herself straying away from the library sciences and gravitating towards a nursing degree. She attended Nebraska Western College in Scottsbluff, NE, and was all set to attend nursing...
Military brats, base babies, whatever you call them the world has no shortage of children growing up in military households. Pine Bluffs has one of its very own in Joey Romans. A soft-spoken and highly intelligent young man, Joey is easy to talk to and has a definite idea of where he wants his life to go. Joey started his freshman year at Pine Bluffs High School, and is enjoying his time in our fair town. He moved to town from Cheyenne and is much happier in a smaller setting. "It's a better...
