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More than 60 people attended the Pine Bluffs Town Council meeting, Monday evening, to voice their concerns over the assumed forced resignation of Police Chief Robin Clark. Also in attendance were the third grade classes from Pine Bluffs elementary. Mayor Bill Shain welcomed the students as well as the other guests and the council introduced themselves and gave a brief history of their work with the council. After approving invoices for work being done on the streets and the water loop, and a... Full story
Just about everybody who was alive in America in the last 40 years can remember a pivotal life event that occurred on Nov 22, a half century ago. Where were you when President John Kennedy was killed? My story is somewhat unique and so are many others. Clay James of Jackson was in the Marines. His officers armed him and the rest of the soldiers with wooden rifles and sent them to the coastline. They thought the Russians might be invading us. This was in the height of the Cold War. Such an event...
A few months ago I heard someone talking about the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Environmental Quality checking Wyoming's air quality. The test was very scientific. These scientists stood in one location, Location A, and focused on another point, Location B. And they did this random times over a few months span this summer. Or so I heard. The report from this very resourceful and intelligent study was that Wyoming's air quality was "poor to very poor." They could barely...
John C. Eklund, Sr., 90, of Albin, Wyoming, passed away early Monday morning, November 11, 2013, at the Cheyenne Healthcare Center. Mr. Eklund was born December 29, 1922, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, a son of the late John L. and Doris I. (Ames) Eklund. John graduated from Albin High School in 1941 and began his collegiate studies at the University of Wyoming before enlisting in the United States Army during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the University of Wyoming...
Jeffrey Jacoby and Alex Aragon, owners of Schrader Funeral Home, announce the acquisition of Cheyenne Memorial Chapel. They will relocate Schrader Funeral Home from its current 2323 Carey Avenue location to the Cheyenne Memorial Chapel facility located at 2222 Russell Avenue at a date to be announced. Both funeral providers have served the Cheyenne community for more than 89 years. Combining the assets of both funeral homes will result in greater options and service capabilities for area...
Dave Hendricks & LaRea Woolington are proud to announce the birth of their son Wyatt James Hendricks. Wyatt was born on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 and a half inches long. Wyatt is joined at home by siblings Dezirae Wilkins, Cody Hendricks, Kaden Hendricks and Gage Woolington. His proud grandparents are Lee & Rexine Woolington of Pine Bluffs, and Pete and Pat Schaefer of New England, ND...
Under the direction of Sean Ambrose, the Cheyenne Chamber Singers will present a choral concert, A Cheyenne Chamber Singers' Christmas, in Pine Bluffs, Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 7:30 pm, at the Historic Pine Bluffs High School. In this celebration of Advent and Christmas, sacred and secular music of the season will be performed. Featuring harp accompaniment by Tonya Jilling, the singers travel through the most familiar Christmas carols with a modern-day twist in the Anniversary Carols... Full story
When I was hired I had a vision of bringing respect and trust to the police department. I believe I accomplished this goal and have received positive feedback and support from the citizens and local law enforcement agencies. Developing relationships with the school and businesses was one of my priorities. Assisting the school in emergency policies and training helped in building a great relationship. I sent one of our officers to school resource officer certification to complete that goal the...
In last week's article, "Different Digits for assistance," we listed the wrong number for non-emergent assistance. The number should have been 307-637-6525. We apologize for this mistake and hope this correction alleviates any undue hardship it may have caused. As always, if you are danger and need immediate assistance, call 911. If you need general assistance such as questions or concerns or need to report a non-emergent situation, call 307-637-6525. In Oct. 31 edition's story, "Burns Senior...
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A confident but quiet Burns sixth grader is in the spotlight for the student of the week. Not for her confidence, but for the work and dedication that gave it to her. Piper Perez, daughter of Kenny and Lisa Perez, and older sister to Peyton, is a reader. So often is the case when the spotlight shines on a smart and well-educated child, it is books that are found center stage. "I like adventure series," Piper said as a small excited smile escapes her usually mellow face. "I was reading 'The Wolve...
To raise awareness about the critical need to provide every child with a quality public education, many Wyoming Education Association members are hosting daily activities as a part of National Education Association's 92nd Annual Education celebration November 18-22, 2013. According to WEA President Kathy Vetter, "Wyoming will be joining millions of Americans nationwide in NEA's celebration by spreading the word about the important role of great public schools in the lives of students." Join...
Monday Women 1 Designs West 224 2 Farmers State Bank 212 3 Subway 197 Handicap Game Debbie Kelly 243 Handicap Series Natalie Freeburg 668 Scratch Game Amanda Mullins 223 Scratch Series Amanda Mullins 574 Tuesday Mixed 1 Spare Room 31 2 P&Z 30 3 BDKJ's 25 Women's Highs Handicap Game Debbie Cypher 254 Handicap Series Kelly Gordon 651 Scratch Game Debbie Cypher 180 Scratch Series Jo Radcliffe 460 Men's Highs Handicap Game Chris Zitek 275 Handicap Series Christ Zitek 807 Scratch Game Corey Bruns...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Chase Thompson, son of Kelly and Donna Thompson, is the first quarter honoree from Pine Bluffs High School. Cassady Malm, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, is from Burns High School. Both Thompson and Malm are seniors. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor the students...
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from the Burns Branch Library! Did you know: In a letter to his daughter sent in 1784, Benjamin Franklin suggested that the wild turkey would be a more appropriate national symbol for the newly independent United States than the bald eagle (which had earlier been chosen by the Continental Congress). He argued that the turkey was a much more respectable bird and a symbol of courage. In 2007, President George W. Bush granted a "pardon" to two turkeys, named May...
The Hereford Community Church honored veterans for the special this week. The Sunday School students read the names of people from our congregation and their families who had served in the military then they sang "The Lord's Army." The theme for the day was "God Bless America" and after a short message by Pastor Opdycke, the Prairie Songbirds performed the cantata "The Patriot Song." The choir is under the direction of Erinn Flaharty. Choir members are Shirley Wiggin, Merietta West, Rita...
I missed the village meeting last week, so all you Bushnellites will have to read the minutes in your monthly mailing to see what they discussed. For those of you who have Vistabeam internet, there have been regional outages the last few weeks - it's not just your connection! Hopefully they will fix the problem soon. Thursday, November 21 is the Firemen's meeting. November 30 is Small Business Saturday - stop by the bookstore for festive refreshments and 40% off used books. The bookstore's...
Good morning! A beautiful fall day Monday, and for a few following days, but as my weather bug predicted, cold and possible snow for today. Ugh. Thanksgiving is near though so that means less than 30 days until Christmas. Has this month really flown by or what? School wise it has been somewhat less active as far as outside school events. However, with the official start of winter practice this past Monday soon ballgames will be heavily scheduled once more. Wrestling for the junior high has been...
Pretty nice weather for the end of November. The geese were flying over towards the south on Monday, so I guess this, too, will pass. Word on the street is this will be a harsh winter. Maybe I could lasso one of those birds and camp down south for a while? Thanksgiving is upon us, a week from today as a matter of fact. Make sure you remember all the blessings in your life. You might not want to say all of them before eating Thursday, due to the food getting cold. But remember, even if you can...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School students in second through sixth grades set reading goals each quarter. The following students successfully met their goals for the first quarter of this school year: Second Grade Kaela Adams Joseph Allen Jasmin Becerra Christine Michiaels Nathan Paice Sharon Sanchez Aaron Tekansik Justin Thomson Rebecca Thurston Tayten Zitek Third Grade Mikayla Allen Bobby Armstrong Cyris Conley Alex Flores Ryan Fornstrom Abby Gray Clay Hancock KiyEllen Lanning Kassie Madden Dante...
No heavy decisions on the agenda for the Albin Town Council at their meeting Thursday evening. But they addressed the business efficiently and quickly. The council agreed to let the staff decide which days the community center and town office would be open during the week of Christmas. The council agreed the center and office would be open New Year's Eve and close for New Year's Day. Town Clerk Jillian Kriz told the council she received a kit from Occupational Health and Safety Administration (O...
1 years ago A basket ball (sic) team has been organized with Menzo Garlock, captain; Kenneth Smith, manager, and Geo. Karlstum, treasurer. Grounds have been fixed up just north of Association Hall and the boys are practicing up for the first game which will be played here on Thanksgiving day between the Pine Bluffs and a team from Egbert. Tonight, if you feel dull and stupid, or bilious and constipated, take a does of Chamberlain's Tablets and you will feel all right tomorrow. For sale by...
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Wyoming producers experienced warm, dry conditions with strong winds last week. According to NRCS Monday morning snow report, the snow water equivalent is at 148 percent compared to 65 percent last year. High temperatures ranged from 46 degrees at Lake Yellowstone to 69 degrees in Torrington. Low temperatures ranged from 8 degrees in Lake Yellowstone to 26 degrees in Cheyenne. Seventeen stations reported receiving no precipitation. Dubois received the most precipitation...
Pine Bluffs third grade teachers Wanda Theobald and Michelle McCormack have brought many classes to the Pine Bluffs council meeting to get a taste of the process of local government. On Monday evening, however, the class showed up to a room filled with concerned citizens. The evening's agenda had a few hot topics unusual for the council's agenda. The students still came away with an idea of what a town council does. One student said, "They listen to the people and talk to them about what they...
