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A seven-member selection committee chose Tobin & Associates to design the new Pine Bluffs Elementary School. LCSD2 School Board member and member of the selection committee Julianne Randall announced the pick at a special board meeting June 25. The school board unanimously voted to approve the committee’s recommendation. Nine architectural firms initially showed interest in the project by attending a walk-through. Only five of the nine firms submitted proposals for the project. The selection c...
The Pine Bluffs Medical Emergency Services gets an average of 150 calls per year, and has not missed a call in the past four years, said EMT Jerry Lamb. The service of the Pine Bluffs EMS has continued for several years, and with the arrival of new equipment is stronger than ever. But there are still many Pine Bluffs residents who don't know that Pine Bluffs has an EMS. "We had two calls in the last couple of months, and those people did not know Pine Bluffs even had an ambulance service," said...
Wyoming republican candidates for every office from U.S. Senator to Laramie County commissioner visited Pine Bluffs Sunday evening to deliver a brief speech describing their platform. They stayed for the pie. Candidates at the federal and state level had three minutes each to deliver a speech, while candidates at the county level had two minutes. After, all candidates had an opportunity to meet the candidates over a slice of homemade pie. The event gave residents a chance to meet candidates...
Things got wild Friday night at the Double Bar G Rodeo Fair Grounds, specifically with bull riding. One contestant was flung from his bull, prompting Pine Bluffs EMTs to check his condition. The rider walked away. In novice bull riding, rider Sean Feagler was the only qualified contestant in the event with 72 points. Youth in the rodeo Friday night shined with Brooke Glass taking first place in novice breakaway roping (6.6) and Chase Johnston taking first in calf roping (9.9). The next Double...
Six-year-old Pepper Wallace casts out Monday afternoon from a new boat his family bought two days previously. The boat was located at the old Sunset Motel north of town.... Full story
Pine Bluffs resident Jeff Bruckner didn't intend for the heart and ribbon he cut into the grass to become a symbol of hope, but his work inspired a whole community. Bruckner carved the two symbols into the grass, viewable from Cemetery Road south of Pine Bluffs, several weeks ago. The heart represents 35 years with his wife, Sandy Bruckner, he said. Bruckner cut the heart before, about two years ago. However, the the ribbon, which has been an inspiration for many, is a new creation, Bruckner...
The Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new benefits and salary plan Monday night, which includes the addition of a deductible and a base salary increase. “We feel we have an excellent benefits package at LCSD2, and we try to find ways to keep it as rich as it is,” said the district’s business director Rob Bryant. LCSD2 was forced to maintain that competitive plan in the face of rising premiums. Bryant said, due to more large claims last year and “unkn...
The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets came up 2.5 points shy of taking second place overall at the state track meet in Casper. Although the Lady Hornets ultimately lost the second-place spot to Big Horn, taking third was impressive for the small track team, said Coach Dustin Lee. "We just have some exceptional athletes, leading us as seniors this year," he said. The Lady Hornets had a number of top performers at state, including Celestial Jackson, who took second place in the 800 meter run (2:29.26);...
The Burns Broncs met its goal at the state track meet in Casper after taking third place overall with 62 points. Although an impressive feat for the team, Coach Cole Manlove said it appeared his team had a shot at taking first place overall early in the meet. "The kids went out there and performed to my expectations. In fact we had a lot of performances that exceeded my expectations," Manlove said. "There was a point in the meet that, if they continued on like they did in the first day, we had a...
The Pawnee High School gym ceiling saw eight caps Saturday afternoon after graduates of the small school began the next chapter of their lives. The salutatorian and valedictorian illustrated in their speech that, although ready to continue on with their education and lives, they will always remember, and maybe even miss, Pawnee School. "I always figured the grass was greener on the other side. But now that the gates are opened and we are being pushed out into the real world, I look back at...
Twenty Pine Bluffs students took a big step Sunday afternoon after graduating from Pine Bluffs High School. "I have been waiting for this moment for so long, and now that it's here, I just ... I don't want it to end. I would relive everything all over again," said graduate Kyle Adams after receiving his diploma. For the Pine Bluffs graduates of 2014, community seemed to be the most important thing. "We are here today because of the support of our parents, family, friends and teachers, but there...
The Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees appointed a new board member Tuesday, May 13 night after former member left the position. Board members interviewed three applicants the week before in its Committee of the Whole meeting before naming Taft Love to the position, who immediately filled the position after being sworn in. "We had some great candidates apply, and it was difficult to decide," Chairman Esther Davison said after announcing Love as the new board member. Love said...
The Lady Hornets took second place overall at regionals in Torrington this weekend with 97.50 points, with the Hornets taking fifth place overall with 62 points. The Lady Hornets placed just above Niobrara County (94.50) and came short of the first place spot with Big Horn taking it (114). The Hornets beat out Tongue River (54) but came up short for the fourth-place spot, taken by Saratoga (81.50). Lingle-Fort Laramie's boys track team took first in the 2-A regional competition with 186 points...
Burns Broncs track and field athletes exceeded coaches' expectations this past weekend at regionals in Torrington. "It is always fun to see your athletes put forth the effort to accomplish the goal of making it to state," said Lady Broncs Coach Brooks Hoffman. Several Burns athletes qualified for state completion after regionals The Broncs finished second overall with 110.50 points, as the Lady Broncs took fourth place with 85 points. Broncs Coach Cole Manlove said his team has a good chance at...
Pine Bluffs track teams venture to Torrington for the 2A East Regional competition Friday, after many track athletes competed well at the SEWAC meet Saturday, with the Lady Hornets taking second overall. The Lady Hornets managed the second-place victory with 64 points, losing to Lingle-Ft. Laramie (114). The Hornets placed fourth in the meet with 47 points. Coach Dustin Lee has been experimenting with relay teams, to see which girls work best together. At the SEWAC meet, the 4x100 relay team...
Burns Broncs track athletes face a busy schedule this weekend with 2A East Regional competition after coming out of the SEWAC meet Saturday, performing well. The Broncs took second place overall with 91 points, as the Lady Broncs took fourth place at the meet with 58 points overall. Individual lady Bronc athletes showed good performances, said Coach Brooks Hoffman. "The Lady Broncs competed well at the conference track meet. I was proud to see the team get 15 season personal bests," he said....
The Pine Bluffs Knights of Columbus held its 10th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday in hopes of filling the event for the first time ever, but came up one team short of the anticipated 18 teams. "We have never filled this event," said Knight Dennis Talich. "And that remains true today." Nineteen teams initially signed up to participate in the golf tourney, which would have made it the biggest tourney since its conception, Talich said, but two teams pulled out before competition. That didn't keep...
The Pine Bluffs Town Council revisited and approved a bid from American Contracting Monday night to renovate Reher Park. “I think we need to move ahead with this,” said council member Alan Curtis. The Town Council postponed voting on the renovations at Reher Park in previous meetings to look at other options, including installing artificial turf, rather than sod. The approved bid, at about $322,135, calls for the installation of 70,000 square feet of lawn sod and 27,000 square feet of dry...
I never really think about the moments where my mother has impacted my life. Not even on Mother’s Day. On that day each year, I usually give her a call and tell her how much I appreciate her raising me, but I never give it much more though. But a few days ago I realized just how much I owe my mother in terms of who I am today. For instance, I would have never graduated from college if it weren’t for my mother pushing me to go the extra mile. I wouldn’t have worked in newspapers if it weren’t for...
The Pine Bluffs Hornets ventured to Torrington Saturday for the Goshen County Invite, with many relay teams standing out. The girls 4x100 relay team consisting of Sam Hanson, Brooke Darden, Andrea Baker and Montanna Chrystal, took first place in the event Saturday with a time of 52.68, beating Torrington in the event, who came in second place. The girls 4x400 (Celestial Jackson, Darden, Chrystal and Sam Hanson also ran well, taking third place with a time of 4:34.64. Preston Thurin, Wyatt...
Burns track athletes displayed hot performances at a hot track meet Saturday for the Goshen Invite. "The Burns Lady Broncs had to adjust to the heat with an event-packed day in Torrington for the Goshen County Invite," said girls track coach Brooks Hoffman. "I was happy to see them respond well to having a few more events than usual, especially with the warm weather." Hoffman said the Lady Broncs had 20 best marks, bringing in 78 points to take fifth place at the meet. The Lady Broncs led in the...
Once a museum that relied greatly on donations and $10 membership fees received a $589,000 bonus earlier this year. "We are excited about the opportunities this gives us," said Texas Trail Museum President Tim Nolting. Nolting announced April 19 at the museum's annual business meeting and lunch that the museum received a generous, and unexpected, $589,000 from Curtis Bowser, who passed away. Bowser donated some money to the museum in previous years, and left some money to the Texas Trail Museum...
Pine Bluffs Coach Dustin Lee was impressed with the boys track team's performance Saturday at the Pine Bluffs Invite, as the team took third overall. "I am really impressed with the boys team in general," Lee said. "They have been kicking some tail." The Hornets beat out Potter-Dix with a total score of 65 points. However, the score wasn't enough to beat the Burns Broncs (98). The Lingle-Fort Laramie team took first overall with 129 points. Lee said he was especially impressed with Preston...
The Burns Broncs had several first-place finishes Saturday at the Pine Bluffs Invite, and the team took second place overall with 98 points, beating Pine Bluffs (65) but coming up short against the Lingle-Fort Laramie team (129). Among the Broncs who finished first in their events were Paden Wilson, who placed first in the 110 meter hurdles (16.53) and the 300 meter hurdles (16.53). The 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams also took first place at the Pine Bluffs Invite. Mikky Heward, Wyatt Berg, Taylor...
Pine Bluffs veterinarian Bill Shain received a pleasant surprise Saturday as people ventured into the Bluffs Veterinary Clinic for tours of the recently renovated facility. Those who came enjoyed lemon aid, iced tea, cookies, cup cakes and door prizes after the staff opened the clinic for a grand reopening Saturday evening. Shain said renovations were completed earlier this year, and wanted to give customers and Pine Bluffs residents a chance to see the changes. "This was just a long overdue...
