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The Pine Bluffs Town council met in a regular session last Wednesday at 6pm. Other than the regular consent agenda items and agenda approval the meeting was pretty quick. Some of the points that were reviewed were: A resolution was passed that appointed Mayor Justin Fornstrom to the Wyoming Municipal Power Agency Board of Directors. Each city has a member appointed to the board. The council reviewed the voting statistics for the town of Pine Bluffs. According to the records Pine Bluffs had a total of 113.73% turn out rate. This included 510...
There were some repairs in several town buildings that was a concern and public comments at the Burns Town council meeting. The council met on November 12th, and It was a busy night with several items on the agenda. Darius Mandel reported on maintenance. They winterized the park bathrooms and sprinkler systems. Mandel has been working on the boiler in the North building. He said, “I believe that the sprinkler system at Bob Steege Park will be replaced shortly and weather permitting we will do Gary Steege Park also. Otherwise that will be d...
It is always great to help others. That is what the Pine Bluffs Lions Club does. They are always helping others. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club is help with eye sight and diabetes. They also help with different projects in the community, too. The members ring the bells for the Salvation Army, highway clean up, put different events on, food drives, and so much more. These people are givers. They show the community that they have big hearts. And again, that is what the Pine Bluffs Lions Club did on No...
CHEYENNE, WYO. (November 19, 2024) – On October 31, 2024, the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council voted and approved to add downy brome, better known as cheatgrass, to the state’s Designated Noxious Weed List. The resolution, originally proposed by the Sublette County Weed & Pest District, now goes before the Wyoming Board of Agriculture. Pending final approval, cheatgrass is set to become the 32nd noxious weed on the state list, joining two other invasive annual grasses, ventenata and medusahead rye. Cheatgrass is an invasive species that invades th...
Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my "doctor self" is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it's often a good conversation starter. One recent show featured a pregnant woman who experienced one medical crisis after another. Her kidneys, liver, and lungs failed in succession as the team raced to identify the underlying obstetrical problem and find a treatment. At the climax of the episode, her heart stopped. Of course, being television, the correct...
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!" We've all heard that phrase before. And it's likely we learned it at a very young age. Kids can be brutal with insults and name-calling. When I was a kid, there weren't classes, or counselors, or programs, or school assemblies to help me deal with being called names or being "bullied". It was just a part of growing up. I still remember most of the words these bullies said to this day. They were words that we don't use in...
In late October, ten Pine Bluffs FFA chapter members attended the 2024 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The participating members included: President, Ethan Bomberger, Reporter, Emery Branigan, Secretary, Kierstyn Klinginsmith, Sentinel, Jake Macy, Vice President, Morgan Muse, and members Jesus Castillo, Jace Golding, Tanner Long, Paighton Romsa, and Kaitlynn Schnell. The group attended several National FFA sessions and explored landmarks in Indiana and Kentucky. Highlights of...
There are always hungry people in the world, and help is always needed. At Burns High School, they try to help with that issue. The Burns High school has a nicely stocked pantry located in the entryway for the students to grab whatever they need for home. This a way for the students to not be embarrassed about their home life. The pantry in the entryway is available any time. This is a way for the school to help and have items available for the hungry. Burns Future Business Leaders of America...
With the weather cooling down and the feeling of wanting to keep warm in the air, soup and a warm fire comes to people's minds first off. It is a great time to have a Chili Cook-Off. Pine Buffs Distilling's Annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser + Anniversary + Whiskey Release was November 7th. This is the start of Bar Bucks at Pine Bluffs Distilling. This program is to earn money for the Christmas baskets that are given out in December. What do the two programs have to do with each other is the...
Preparing and training is the key for a person to be able to handle situations better for the future. Firefighters and EMT's continue medical training for issues that may come up in accidents, shootings, or fires or mother nature, depending on where you reside. That is what Laramie County Fire District #4 was doing on Saturday November 16th. They were assisting Laramie County Community College with their EMT class. The volunteers and firefighters were victims of a Mass Causality training. It...
The Hornets football team almost had the perfect season. Except for a single loss to Lingle/Ft Laramie the Hornets won every football game that they played. Some of the games were pretty lopsided in their favor but every game was a showcase of the their determination and skill. The Hornets got their revenge though in the State 1A 9-man championship game where they faced the Lingle/Ft Laramie Doggers. The Hornets placed all the doubts and feelings about the first game behind them and...
Jessica Hoffman, the hard hitting and blocking specialist on the Lady Hornets volleyball team has been awarded WHSAA All-State Honors. This is the second year in a row for the hard hitter to receive such honors. Last year Hoffman was one of the hard hitters that the Lady Hornets had that helped them to make it to the State Finals and one of the reasons that they finished fourth in the state. This year Hoffman led her team in kills (304), kills per set (2.7), hitting percentage (25%) and blocks...
After a successful season the Lady Hornets took fourth in the State Tournament. The girls wound up with a 25-9 seasonal record, one of the best in the conference. Despite not being the state champions two of the Lady Hornets have been recognized as All-Conference award winners. Jessica Hoffman and Hattie Lerwick have been awarded All-Conference Recipients. Hoffman and Lerwick led the team in almost every category. Hoffman led the team in kills, kills per set, hitting percentage, and total...
For the second time in as many weeks two Hornets football players have been named as the WyoSports Prep Athletes of the Week. This week it was Ryan Mohren and Jesus Solis. In the 1A 9-Man semi-finals against Saratoga the Hornets aerial game was almost non-existent. They had to rely on the ground game to get them the win. Ryan Mohren and Jesus Solis picked up the ball and literally ran with it The Hornets were only able to put up 31 yards in the air. However, on the ground the team ran for 304...
The following players received the All-Conference accolade after head coaches in the conferences voted. The coaches from different conferences recognized one of the Lady Broncs as a standout player. Josie Barrett has been awarded the All-Conference player in the East Conference. Barrett led the team in just about every category that stats are kept. She was co-leader in Kills per set. She also led the team in blocks, serving aces and aces per set. She also led the team in assists and kills. Not...
Casper, Wyo. - Nov. 19, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Extension recently created a new program designed to inspire outdoor adventures and help families connect. The "Ready, Set, Explore" program is free and open to interested Wyoming families. Every month, registered participants receive a list of activities via email. Each packet includes an outdoor activity, tips about health and nature, a handout on a natural resource, a snack idea and a journaling prompt. Families are asked to complete...
Gwendlyn Marie Garcia, 64, of Casper, Wyoming, entered into God's presence on November 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Gwen was born on February 6, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Keith Phillip Schoene and Ruby Jane Atnip. She graduated from Burns High School in 1978 and went on to pursue a degree in Special Education from the University of Wyoming. She later earned her Master's in Education from Spearfish, South Dakota. Gwen devoted 35 years to teaching, retiring in 2017, and...
