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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --The Mighty Ninety gathered to conduct a change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, on the Argonne Parade Field, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to welcome the 90th Missile Wing's new commander, Col. Catherine Barrington. Col. Peter Bonetti, the outgoing commander of the 90 MW, shared his gratitude toward the wing. "I would be a fool if I didn't recognize the help I've received this entire time," said Bonetti. "I can see everyone here now in the front row,...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Many family and friends came out to attend the retirement ceremony for Maj. Michael McGee at the Joint Force Readiness Center on June 12. With 24 years of service, McGee has earned numerous awards throughout his distinguished career, with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart being among them. Among his many accomplishments, McGee earned the top honor of the Chief's 54, now known as the Director's 54, for being the top recruiter in Wyoming. He put over 100 soldiers in the Wyoming A...
JAY EM, Wyo. – It was an overcast and drizzly day on Saturday for Staff Sgt. Felicia Holbrook and her soldier Pfc. Brandon Miller. Holbrook is a recruiter in the Wyoming Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion. Miller is one of her Recruit Sustainment Program soldiers. The two arrived at the Mirrored K Legacy Ranch in Jay Em, Wyoming, to start their day helping clean out the horse barn in preparation for a program called Operation Remount. Originally, there were supposed to b...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two of Team Wyoming's own are among the winners of the 2020 National Guard Bureau Media Contests announced in late March. The first contest that members placed in is the Department of the Air Force Public Affairs Chief Master Sgt. Douglas W. Morrell Media Awards (MMA). This competition is for Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve and Department of the Air Force civilians sponsored and administered by the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs. The awards recognize m...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Wyoming State Museum unveiled a newly restored flag from the Spanish-American War on March 22, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Descendants of the soldiers from the 1st Wyoming Volunteer Infantry Battalion who served in the Spanish-American war in 1898 were in attendance at the small gathering. The Wyoming Army National Guard's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter, was also in attendance as the guest speaker. Around 1,000 soldiers in the Wyoming National Guard were selected to...
Girlz Nite is a monthly event hosted by Crossroads Community Church in Pine Bluffs. The event is targeted towards girls in 5th, 6th, & 7th grades. The goal of Girlz Nite is to teach that each girl is God's special and unique creation and that they have purpose-they matter. Too often, young girls are inundated with negative messages and consequently have low self-esteem or view themselves in a negative light. They feel like they have to be like someone else, perform better, be smarter, or have a...
For several years the PB Buzz has hosted a Christmas store for the students of Pine Bluffs Elementary. In the past we have collected donations of gently used items for the students to choose from, but this year with the concerns of COVID-19 we focused on monetary donations and the support we receive from our community has always been absolutely fantastic! Students shop for their parents and siblings. After they have shopped for their items, members of the PB Buzz help to wrap the gifts while...
It wasn’t until 1955 when hunters could harvest the historic wild turkey in Wyoming Cheyenne - It wasn’t until 1955 when hunters could harvest the historic wild turkey in Wyoming. Hunters’ interest has continued to gain momentum since. With both fall and spring seasons to chase gobblers, hunters’ stealthy pursuits provide excellent food for their families and mementos of feathers, beards and spurs to commemorate the hunt long after. It all started in 1935, when the Wyoming Game and Fish Department swapped sage grouse with New Mexico for 15...
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. The mission is to provide local churches around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities. OCC shares God’s love with children in a tangible way to let them know they are loved and not forgotten. Each shoebox given is also an opportunity to then share the Gospel message with a child who may not have ever received a gift in their lif...
Registration is available online at www.enzi.senate.gov Washington, D.C. – If you are an inventor, small business owner or entrepreneur, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., encourages you to attend the Inventors Conference, which will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 24. This annual conference hosted by Enzi is dedicated to helping individuals with ideas learn more about the patent process, business planning, funding options and marketing. “Folks in Wyoming have big ideas, and that is why I host the Inventors Conference each year,” Enzi...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Wyoming National Guard partnered with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to participate in a Cyber Shield 2020 exercise last month. Army and Air Guard members and state employees came together for the training event to test their capabilities for real-world cyberattack scenarios. The state of Wyoming gains a lot from this type of partnership. One of the principal responsibilities of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security is to support local jurisdictions in times of...
Women often put the needs of their loved ones before their own. That may be truer than ever this year, as mothers juggle working from home, virtual learning and childcare along with the usual everyday responsibilities. As members of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program®, we encourage women to take this month to prioritize their health as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and second-most common cause of cancer deaths among American wo...
Lanna Donn and Danielle Allman started the Burns Farmers Market 3 years ago at Lanna's house just east of Burns. They moved it to the lot next to the post office the following year, feeling it was more of a community event. There weren't a lot of vendors but they hung in there. This year they are in the town center park. Today there were several vendors and many visitors...
Our national parks are an important source of pride for our country. But they are in the midst of a rising crisis that has been building over many years. Simply put, they are falling apart. They are in desperate need of repair and maintenance. Fixing them will require billions of dollars. While Congress is preparing to act soon on legislation, it is vital that it include dedicated funding in perpetuity. This will help the next generation to fix future problems without having to put the cost on the nation’s credit card. To address the current m...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., released the following statement after a federal judge in Montana ruled against a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) directive and invalidated oil and gas leases in Montana and Wyoming: “I am disappointed in the federal judge’s decision to side with environmental activists on this issue,” Enzi said. “I’ve long been a proponent of allowing the Wyoming governor’s office to work with the BLM and our stakeholders to implement management plans that work for all. This decision fails to properly ackn...
Pine Bluffs High School Track season is off and running for its 2020 season. With this exciting new year of sprints, vaults, jumps, and throws, come new arrivals from last year's junior high. Many are excited about the new competition and opportunities to improve and impress. One freshman, Ryan Fornstrom, says, "I can't wait to show off what I can give to the team, it's a great opportunity to improve on a lot of different levels." Regardless of placement or situation, Pine Bluffs' roster of...
CHEYENNE, Wyo.- You can tell that Sgt. 1st Class Sarah Spieker loves her job. The smile on her face when she talks about her life in the military and working as an intelligence analyst for the counterdrug program is unmistakable. She's assigned to the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) south enforcement team. The job of an intelligence analyst is to assist law enforcement partners with investigations involving drugs, and if it ever arrives, terroristic activities. Spieker was born in...
There is no higher priority than the safety of our Scouts, Scouting families, volunteers and communities. Due to an abundance of caution and guidance from Longs Peak Council BSA, all pack activities and events between now and through April 6th are either cancelled or postponed. These are temporary measures in place so we can help limit the spread of the disease. With the rapidly escalating health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the decision to cancel or postpone our events was not made lightly. We are...
With the end of the school year fast approaching our Scouts are busy finishing up Adventures to earn their ranks. This past weekend the Cub Scouts went on a hike and collected trash from different areas of our community. A big part of Cub Scouts involves introducing boys and girls to the fun and adventure of spending time outdoors. And if you're going to spend time outdoors, you're going to want the right gear. The Cub Scout Six Essentials is a list of a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should...
Blue and Gold Banquets are a tradition in Cub Scout Packs. They are a celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the BSA on February 8, 1910, and therefore usually take place on the February pack meeting. It is a time for us to celebrate the pack's anniversary, and a time for the pack to recognize the adult leaders, businesses and members of the community who make Scouting exciting . This year our Cub Scouts chose the theme, games, for our Blue and Gold. The Webelo's den even created...
Spotlighting scout this month is Kooper Zerck. Zerck is in his third year as a Scout and a member of the "Bear Den" in Pack 109. He is active in all scouting activities, and has worked hard on learning the Scout laws and what they mean today. "I think kind. It means to help others. Like if there is someone new in scouts." said Zerck. Earning patches, badges and belt-loops is part of the Scouts. Zerck is currently working on his Fur, Feathers and Ferns. "We went to the botanical gardens in...
This last sunday we celebrated Scout Sunday. Our Pack helped to greet everyone as they came for service. It was really nice to see how much the church members appreciated the scouts presence. As people would filter through the door our scouts would say good morning and shake everyones hand. During service Pastor Dan recognized the scouts and the adult volunteers. I attached an article below from Scouting Magazine that tells a little about Scout Sunday. When it comes to the Scout Law, last is...
Every September and January the Unit Leaders, parents and Cub Scouts of Pack 109 have a meeting that is devoted to planning the upcoming 6 months. And every year we plan several service projects. Doing service projects together is one way that Cub Scouts keep their promise "to help other people." While a Scout should do their best to help other people every day, a group service project is a bigger way to help people. While the Cub Scouts are giving service, they are learning to work together...
As part of teaching our Scouts the values of the Scout Oath and Law, we have events and activities that help encourage, build and strengthen these ideas and values. We need everyone’s help and assistance to make these activities a success. Cub Scouts is different than Boy Scouts. In Boy Scouts the responsibility of planning, preparing, conducting and carrying out activities and events is on the Scouts themselves. This is a progression of building Scouts into leaders for the future. In Cub Scouts the responsibilities of planning, preparing, c...
Everyone in today's day and age knows about Apple's wireless earbuds, AirPods. While airpods are nice and efficient for the newest generation of iPhone's, there may also be some cons, such as affecting kids motivation to learn. AirPods are wireless earbuds that connect to your device by Bluetooth. AirPods also connect to "Find My iPhone," this allows you to track your airpods if you misplace them. While they are amazing to have outside of school, they can often become distracting to students,...
