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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Presented with a lengthy agenda and an absent chairman, the Laramie County Commissioners found their way through their rescheduled meeting last Tuesday before adjourning to some employees from the sheriff’s department who were asking for answers. The operations department at the sheriff’s office apologized for not knowing the proper protocol for bringing business before the commissioners. Vice chairman Buck Holmes asked clerk Debbye Lathrop if they needed to reopen the meeting. Lathrop explained... Full story
The annual Children’s Day celebration suffered a bit from the spring snow storms that moved through Pine Bluffs, but the students carried on with planned events a few days late. The theme this year was recycling and students at Pine Bluffs Elementary School designed posters telling ways to recycle. The poster winners were featured in a calendar given to each student in attendance....
A contractor, working in Pine Bluffs Monday struck a gas main operated by Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power. There were no injuries or evacuations. As a safety measure, Cheyenne Light natural gas technicians went door-to-door to shut off natural gas service to 10 nearby homes in the area which included Paintbrush Street, Butler Avenue, and Equality Street. Cheyenne Light natural gas technicians were on site repairing the gas main throughout the day Monday.... Full story
As we approach May we think of graduation and honoring the seniors at the Alumni Banquet. As a reminder to those who did attend the 2012 Banquet and to all who were not able to attend, we want to again pass this information on to you. The Alumni Association unanimously decided to our annual banquet is to be held during the town Trail Days Celebration Saturday, August 3 at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. Class reunions often take place as well as anniversaries of classes ending in 3 beginning with 1923. Please pass this information to others...
There are quite a few freedoms afforded the masses that populate the shores of this country. One is free speech and another the right to vote. All too often people exercise the first and ignore the second. Heard on the street recently: “I’ve lived here for decades. Guess I better register for this election.” Really? That means that no vote was cast for president of this country. No vote was cast for our state and federal legislators. If those elections did not garner interest in regis...
Clouds of gathered moisture drops held by a force of cold air cast a dark shadow on ground so used to warm sunshine, it cringed from the darkness. But the cloud still shows dark on a stage unaware of why, until the air clinging to the moisture drops moves on to darken another life. Storm clouds were present the night my father died. I was sitting by his bedside, holding onto a hand that could no longer hold me. A hand whose strength shaped me a bit different than other daughters. I was raised...
Charles “Chuck” Alton Rienks, 78, left his earthly home to be with the Lord Monday, April 29, 2013, after a valiant short fight with cancer. Chuck was born to Richard and Blanche (Holderbaum) Rienks Jan. 27, 1935, in South Bend, Ind. He was the fourth of seven children in addition to three of Chuck’s aunts and uncles his parents raised as siblings. Chuck would tell stories of having to cut a half gallon of ice cream 10 ways to share on his birthday. He attended South Bend Central High Schoo...
Cassie Garcia and Josh Fuller were married Dec. 26, 2012, at Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Gwen Garcia of Casper and granddaughter of Al and Mary Garcia of Casper and Keith and Jeanne Schoene of Burns. The groom is the son of Jeff and Judy Fuller of Sheridan and grandson of Joanne and the late James Fuller of Torrington and Ross and Betty McMillan of Otago, New Zealand. Maid of honor was Jenna Kagen of Sidney, Mont. Bridesmaids were Jacki Carter and Rikki...
A small quiet little blond student peeks her big blue eyes around the door to the school office. Gracyn Kummer, a Pawnee elementary first grader, is the type of little girl you want to spend as much time as possible with in order to capture a little innocence and hope. Kummer is very easy to talk to once you hit on her favorite topics, art and cursive writing. Her classroom consists of the first and second grade students. Kummer said her teacher, Paula Tietmeyer, “is teaching us cursive and i...
Thursday, May 2 Trap league meeting The Pine Bluffs Sportsman’s Club will hold an organizational meeting for this seasons trap league at 7:30 p.m. at the gun club. Spring concert Albin Elementary School will hold its annual spring concert and art show beginning at 5:30 p.m. Serenity Al-anon Pine Bluffs Serenity Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Use the east door. All are welcome. Friday, May 3 High school sports Baseball districts continue for Pawnee. AA Pine Bluffs AA meets at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church. U...
Piano recital features Pine Bluffs students The public is invited to a spring piano recital featuring selected students of Patricia Randolph on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church, 6th and Oak Streets. The following students from Kimball Potter, Dix, Pine Bluffs and Sidney will perform: Kiersten Andserson, Bailey Bagnell, Chloe Berger, Kallie Bush, Kole Bush, Jordan Cook, Audrey Day, Donika Enevoldsen, Leif Enevoldsen, Matt Heng-Martin, Abi Jonson, Deshka McConnell, Rylan McConnell, Rose Nelson, Chris Pile, Crystal...
The Louis E. Canady American Legion Post No. 60 has a full slate of activities including serving as honor guard at last weekend’s funeral for Deane Fisher. Post members participating include Tom Morgan, Jo Radcliffe, Dalton Fuller, Chuck Radcliffe, Tom Sukup, Jack Bowman, Steve Miller and Rev. Constable. In addition to providing an honor guard for funerals, the Post will be participating in several parades this summer including Trail Days, Albin Days, Burns Day and Farmers Day in K...
The Burns Bronc track team took a short ride to Cheyenne Thursday to participate in the Bison Twilight meet at Okie Blanchard Stadium. The team faired well individually with several top 10 performances. “It was great to get out and compete with some nice weather,” said girls coach Brooks Hoffman. “The South twilight was a nice meet to get into because it is a close trip and the facilities are great. It is always difficult to have a meet late in the day in the middle of the week, but I think our...
Coach Dustin Lee found Saturday a great day for weather and the performance of his athletes as they participated in the Goshen County Invite. “Our kids took advantage of the nice day and came away with several personal bests,” Lee said. Some highlights for the day included JC Thurin beating his best in the pole vault by a foot clearing 11’6” and having three great attempts at 12’ despite rolling his ankle on his 11’6” attempt. Wyatt Norman also bested his pole vault height going 6” higher cle...
The Best of the West means just that – Burns and Pine Bluffs athletes and relay teams that have literally proven their track record are invited to compete against a field of the best of their track and field counterparts. “The Best of the West went well for all three Bronc athletes that competed,” said Burns girls coach Brooks Hoffman. “Shana (Wilcoxson) competed well, with four field events it can be difficult to stay focused while bouncing from event to event. The weather was chilly, but not t...
Monday Women 1. Pine Bowl 320 2. Subway 312 3. Designs West 309 Highs Handicap game: Sheila Mathews 260 Handicap series: Amanda Mullins 673 Scratch game: Amanda Mullins 208 Scratch series: Amanda Mullins 571 Tuesday Mixed 1. Killer B’s 32 2. Spare Room 31 3. Beth’s Team 28 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Kaycee Bruns 280 Handicap series: Beth Steege 672 Scratch game: Kaycee Bruns 232 Scratch series: Amy Zitek 523 Men’s Highs Handicap game: Dennis Bruns 261 Handicap series: Greg Ornelas 669 Scratch game: Dennis Bruns 229 Scratch series: Corey B...
The community center board meets Monday, May 6. The Calvary United Methodist Women meet Wednesday, May 8. The village board meets at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The Nebraska Passport Program has started. It runs from May through the end of September. Stop in the bookstore for more information (and get your first stamp!). The Sisters Grimm will have a Kentucky Derby theme this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Food specials will include mint julep iced lattes and derby pie. We will have the races...
This year is almost half over, can you believe it? I sure cannot. Many folks have been out with flu like symptoms, and some have pneumonia. Odd for this time of year, and never any fun. Everyone is busy this week with track meets and graduations. The junior high team is in Chappell today for the Leyton tournament and they will travel to Chappell once again Tuesday, May 7, for the Harlon Sutton invite. Both meets begin at 8:30 a.m. The varsity track teams will travel this Friday, May 3, to...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Alison Mickelson read a story about a young boy who was sent to a church school. The sermon topic was “Burning Hearts,” which is the desire to know the Bible and share with others. The prophet Jeremiah in chapter 20 verse 9 says “Sometimes I tell myself not to think about you, Lord, or even mention your name. But your message burns in my heart and bones, and I cannot keep silent.” To have a burning heart you must have faith in the Bib...
The laughs from the Albin Baptist church Friday could be heard all the way in Cheyenne as local ladies giggled some stress away. I wasn’t able to make it but it sounds like God smiled on the ladies of Albin. Albin elementary will host their concert this evening with a community pot luck to kick things off at 5:30 p.m. The kids will begin entertaining at 6:30. The kids start showing off their track skills next week. The K-3 grade track day will be Wednesday, May 8 from 12-2:30 p.m. at the Pine B...
The bookmark contest is back in the library! We have held bookmark contests in the past but not recently, so are pleased to hold a contest again this year. This year it is for the third and fourth graders only and the forms have been given to the teachers. Both school districts No. 1 and 2 have agreed to participate. Homeschoolers can also participate, of course. Information about it, and the entry form with guidelines, are available on the home page of our website at www.LaramieCountyLibrary.org The deadline for entries is May 15. Forms may...
1 years ago Cheyenne man charges his wife with fraud. Cheyenne, Wyo. — That Olga Wurst, a young woman of probably thirty years, married him merely to swindle him, and with full knowledge at the time that she was the wife of another man, is the complaint of Henry Smith, seventy-six, in an appeal to the District Court to annul and cancel a note for $2,500, secured by a mortgage on Cheyenne real estate worth twice that sum, given by him to his bride on the day of their wedding and now held by Amelia M. Johnson. Smith asserts that less than a m...
I have for years marked up my Bible. Underlined verses, left notes in the margins wrapped around verses and other scripture references packed between the columns of each page. I still have the first Bible I ever bought. Birthday money from my grandparents in 1975 got me the standard black Scofield reference version. I have since learned Mr. Scofield was not quite right on his commentary, but that first Bible served me well. It is taped along its spine to help keep it together and bears the...
It’s sure been an ugly April and that is exactly what we needed. The majority of us have experienced several days of snow, wintery mix, spring showers, and back to blowing snow. April has been above normal in precipitation and it couldn’t have come at a better time. With this moisture has come an optimism that the drought may be easing and we’ll have a chance at producing good crops and hay this growing season. All we need now is for Mother Nature not to forget about us and give us “norm...