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Dec. 31st Union Station Plaza in Cheyenne saw its second annual ball drop. The turn out was great even though the temperatures dropped to the single digits that night. They had music, laser show and a fire works display once the ball dropped to celebrate in the new year....
The Pine Bluffs council met Monday evening and approved a resolution to capture revenues and expenditures related to the Water Loop project. Town administrator Caryn Miller told the council the workers would stop work on the project until March 3, due to weather conditions. Mayor Bill Shain complimented Miller on the effort she made keeping the council informed of the progress and getting the project going. The council reviewed the bids for the sale of the bus, and accepted the highest bid of...
The ritual of reading the local newspaper is alive and well here in Wyoming. Whether it is daily, twice-weekly or weekly, folks are reading their local paper as soon as it is delivered. Newspaper readership is growing. And yet, for some reason, the conventional wisdom is that newspapers, if not dead already, are certainly dying. In home after home, it is not just grandma and grandpa reading the local bugle, but rather grade school kids, high school kids and busy moms and dads. And college...
With the first full week of 2013 behind us, I think I see some things that need to change. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, “Already?” Yep, already. So here goes. First, you need to stop referring to a man’s friendship with another man as a “Bromance.” Although this term was made popular by the movie, “I love You Man,” there is nothing funny about it. Seriously, just because I call my brother-in-law and talk to him about the football game doesn’t mean I am engaged in a “Bromance.” I mean, what does it even mean?! It’s a friendship, nothing mor...
Philosopher Erich Fromm said, “The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother’s side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent.” It was my mom’s birthday last week. Even if I had all the means to buy in this consumer driven world, she would be difficult to buy for. As I get older and deal with impending death of my parents, I want to buy them anything they want. B...
Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items which may be included in the calendar are church events, club meetings, and school events. If your club will not be meeting or has a change, please contact us so we can update the calendar with the correct information as soon as possible. Items should be received on Monday at 5 p.m., one week prior to...
Shyla Martinez, center, was the winner of a raffle hosted by the Texas Trail Museum (represented by Jackie Mueller, at right) and the Texas Trail Market (represented by Bill Cushing, at left). The prize was a $200 gift card for the market.... Full story
Habitat for Humanity seeks homebuyers for 2013 building season Habitat for Humanity, The Heart of Wyoming, Inc. is currently seeking homebuyers for the 2013 building season. If you are interested in owning your own home and meet the following qualifications, Habitat for Humanity, The Heart of Wyoming, and Inc. may have the solution for you. Need for adequate shelter — Habitat for Humanity provides decent housing to those who may be overcrowded in their current housing situation, accessibility to those with physical challenges and room for f...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host the Fifth Annual Wyoming –National Archery in Schools Program (NASP®) State Virtual Tournament Feb. 18 to March 1. The tournament is open to fourth through twelfth graders who compete in elementary, middle and high school divisions. The tournament allows the young archers to shoot in their home gym and record their scores on-line. Last year, 322 Cowboy State students from 12 schools participated in the tournament, shooting as individuals and on teams. Since March 2002, millions of students at more...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds hunters and anglers that most 2012 licenses and stamps are no longer valid in the new year. The one exception is for 2012 elk licenses that are still valid in areas with elk seasons extending into January. Even though their 2012 elk license is valid in January, hunters are reminded that the 2012 conservation stamp has expired and a new one will be needed to participate in January elk hunts. Hunting seasons for small game and some bird species extend into January and February, but 2013 bird and small...
Time to apply for limited-quota spring turkey draw The deadline for hunters applying for a spring turkey license for one of the limited-quota turkey areas is Jan. 31 for both online and paper applications. For 2013, hunt areas 6, 8, 10, and 13 are limited-quota areas for the spring hunt. For general license areas, hunters may send in applications during January. Beginning March 1, hunters may purchase leftover limited-quota licenses and general licenses from the Game and Fish website wgfd.wyo.gov or from any automated license agent. Complete...
Tucker Norman is a student committed to learning and encouraging others to do the same said Pine Bluffs Elementary principal Sue Stevens. “Tucker embraces leadership with confidence, and leads in a quiet gentle way, having the respect of his classmates,” said Stevens. “Tucker is dependable and follows through with his commitments, doing his best at whatever he does.” Tucker is the son of Gretchen and Bryan Norman, and has an older brother and younger sister at home. He is not shy about telling...
Three new county commissioners were sworn in by Judge Thomas T.C. Campbell Monday afternoon at the Laramie County courthouse. Buck Holms, Amber Ash and Lee Hasenauer are part of the historical expansion of Laramie County commissioners board to five. Numerous guests were there to honor the commissioners including commissioners Troy Thompson and Diane Humphrey....
The Burns Lady Broncs got off to a good start for the second half of the basketball season, recording a 54-31 victory over the Saratoga Lady Panthers on the road on Friday. The Lady Broncs hosted Lingle on Saturday and suffered a loss by a slim 40-45 margin. “At Saratoga we got off to a slow start and played pretty well in the second half,” said Burns head coach Barry Ward. The teams were tight in the first quarter, with Burns taking a one-point lead into the second period. Saratoga con...
The Burns Broncs can call the inaugural weekend of 2013 a resounding success. After heading over the summit to play Saratoga and returning with a 68-42 victory, the Broncs put out the welcome mat for Doggers. Burns sent Lingle packing after notching a 53-40 win. “We were very pleased with the weekend,” Broncs head coach Sean Patterson said. “The boys did a fantastic job of stepping up and competing at a high level. Saratoga is not a easy place to play and the kids came out prepared from the star...
rtion of their basketball season with a couple tough losses. On Friday, they traveled to Kimball where they experienced a 16-42 loss at the hands of the Lady Longhorns. Still on the road Saturday, the Lady Hornets scored just 29 points to the 42 the Lusk Lady Tigers entered in the books for Pine Bluffs’ second weekend loss. “It was a tough weekend for us,” Lady Hornets head coach Lindsey Forbes said. “We struggled offensively, which shows our youth and rust from the break over the holidays. We h...
Coming off a two-week winter break, the Pine Bluffs Hornets headed out on the road for their first two contests of 2013. On Friday, the Hornets went east to face off with the Kimball Longhorns. The Hornets got swatted, coming up on the losing end of a 35-56 score. Taking to the pavement again on Saturday, the Lusk Tigers played host, and squeaked out a one-point 36-35 win over the Hornets. Coming back to the court against Kimball, the Hornets took an early 13-12 lead, but lost it with a 6-20 sec...
Week of Dec. 27, 2012 Tuesday Mixed 1. Sandy’s Team 271 2. Kim’s Team 247.5 3. Heidi’s Team 247 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Heidi Hueftle 254 Handicap series: Heidi Hueftle 647 Scratch game: Sandy Harmon 177 Scratch series: BJ Bowman 449 Men’s Highs Handicap game: Lester True 248 Handicap series: Lester True 684 Scratch game: Jack Smith 201 Scratch series: Jack Smith 517 Friday Mixed 1. Don’s Team 3 2. Madden/Walls 3 3. Aaron’s Team 3 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Amber Bolejack 227 Handicap series: Melissa Walls 570 Scratch game: Amber Bolejac...
Several ladies joined in celebrating the arrival of our newest community member, Miss Sierra Sue Johnson with a baby shower held Sunday, Dec. 30, at the Harrisburg Community Church. Mom, Stacy, allowed us to take turns holding this beautiful little one and I think we all had a great time. Sierra tolerated each of us and simply slept the entire time. Many wonderful and useful gifts were received and a nice strawberry dessert was enjoyed also! I have not paid much attention to baby items for a...
The January Senior Citizen community potluck luncheon will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at 12:15 p.m. at the Grover Senior Center. Everyone 55 and older are welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your friends and family. Andy Lopez will be giving a presentation on medicare fraud. For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Carol Opdycke read “Explain God” written by an 8-year-old boy for a class assignment. The sermon topic was “Jesus.” It is hard for our human minds t...
1 years ago Word reached Cheyenne late yesterday (Monday) of the death of County Commissioner W.G. Curtis of Torrington. While it was generally known that Mr. Curtis was in poor health, the news of his death came as a great surprise to his many friends in the city. It was an odd coincidence that his death occurred on the day of his resignation from office of commissioner of Laramie county was to take effect. Residing in the newly created county of Goshen, Mr. Curtis could no longer serve as a commissioner of Laramie county after the opening...
Albin brought the new year in all dressed in white. The bunnies are even scurrying around in the cold. The Albin Community Center hosted a fun evening of games, music and pot luck snacks New Year’s Eve. Everyone who attended said it was nice getting together with friends and neighbors. There will be a garage sale Jan. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the community center. Call for more information. Albin elementary will have their award assembly Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 1:15 p.m. The state of Wyoming is honoring the school for their r...
The Firebelles meet Thursday, Jan. 10. The Granny Craft Club meets Monday, Jan. 14. The Firemen’s Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 17. The village board meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17, instead of Jan. 10. The Bushnell Lions Club has calendars for sale at the Sisters Grimm. Stop by and pick one up for only $5. Don’t forget the bookstore is closed this week. We will reopen with black bean chili for lunch on Sunday, January 13. For the rest of the month we will be open Tuesdays, Wed...
The January Senior Citizen community potluck luncheon will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at 12:15 p.m. Everyone 55 and older are welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your friends and family. Andy Lopez will be giving a presentation on medicare fraud. Submit your community news to 970-895-2497 or email it to [email protected]....
You didn’t think about the 400 calories a square of Grandma’s fudge. And forget about being mindful of the 1,800 calories on the plate at Christmas dinner or those parties where you munched 3,000 of the make-you -feel-good-now-but-later-regret calories. Sigh. You are not alone. Diet pills, systems and plans spend millions of dollars with marketing firms in December dreaming up ways to remind you in January of what you ate. Even if people don’t say it out loud, most of us are guilty of wanti...