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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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The Laramie County School District #2 Board reviewed a four-day calendar for students at their regular board meeting, Monday, February 9 at the Burns High School. The alternative calendar has been considered previously by the board. “We have kicked this idea around for about the last six years,” board member Tom Morgan said. The board chairman, Taft Love opened the meeting to comments prior to any discussion on the matter, after being advised that public comments could not be heard throughout the remainder of the meeting. “At this time we us...
February can seem to be a confusing month here in Wyoming. It is that short month where the weather cannot decide if it is spring or a continuation of winter. So far, it has been spring-like. But cold snaps arrive quickly and you better be prepared for the worst when you travel a vast state like Wyoming. As a perpetual weather whiner, I always welcome this month as it means we are one step closer to Wyoming’s manic-depressive spring. Will spring be warm and toasty? Or will it be full of r...
[Editor’s Note: This story is about a young woman, Sharon Reher, who lived the first 20 years of her life in Pine Bluffs, and was brutally raped and murdered shortly after moving to Laramie. With the trial’s final verdict, this remains a cold case.} On Monday, Feb. 2, the trial for Lance David Bean, 61, of Albany County, began, who is accused of raping and murdering a Laramie woman nearly 43 years ago. Bean was charged with first degree murder of 20-year-old Laramie resident Sharon Reher, who was found dead in her home in April 1972, fol...
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...
The top-rated Pine Bluffs Hornets bested the Southeast Cyclones on Friday 64-47 in another fast-paced and physical match up. With a total of 47 personal fouls, the opponents gave the Hornets plenty of free throw opportunities and the home team made good on 50 percent of those attempted free throws. "The kids did a good job of attacking the rim and getting to the free throw line," coach Will Gray said. " We wish we would have shot a better percentage from the line, but we will continue to work...
The Pawnee Coyotes hosted Prairie Friday, Feb. 6, and lost 75-40 High Score was Katie Klinginsmith with 22 points Saturday Feb. 7, the six team members went to Shining Mountain near Boulder, Colo., and lost 65-33 Again high score of 16 points was made by senior Katie Klinginsmith Freshman Jaycie Haun, led in rebounds with 15 documented. Coach Megan Malcom said, "This past week, neither of the games went as anticipated. As a whole, we just didn't play to our full ability, ending the weekend with...
A full crowd was on hand Friday as Pawnee lost to Prairie 55-34. Kip Shoemaker led with 10 points 6 rebounds. Coach Tim Brunelle stated, “ We played a decent first half but had a little foul trouble. In the second half Prairie just played better, and we struggled to get the ball up the court. They are a good team, and we played too tentatively in the second half. Austin Littlefield had a great game and is a huge difference maker.” Saturday, February 7, Pawnee traveled to play near Boulder, Colo. and lost to Shining Mountain 67 - 38 Notable sta...
The Lady Hornets fell to the top-seated Southeast Cyclones 43-32 on Friday despite a hard fought game in the Hornet's Nest. The home team struggled to gain eight points in the first quarter against the Lady Cyclones who racked up 16 of their own. The Lady Hornets fell further behind in the second quarter, gaining just three points while the Cyclones lead grew to 27-11 by the end of the first half. Pine Bluffs' struggle continued in the third quarter with five points added to the board while the...
After a close game the Burns Broncs fell to the Saratoga Panthers on Friday 51-49 at Saratoga. The Panthers led the Broncs just 19-16 at the end of the first quarter but by the end of the first half the Broncs had closed the gap and taken the lead 32-26. The back and forth play continued after halftime with Saratoga taking the lead 40-38 and a fourth quarter gained each team 11 points. Burns was led by Cole Jackson with 14 points, eight rebounds two assists, two steals and two turnovers. Noah Taylor followed Jackson with 13 points of his own...
Following a home town win on Friday, the Pine Bluffs Hornets hosted the Saratoga Panthers for another fast-paced match up and another win, 71-54. Saratoga's boys were able to block several shots throughout the game, forcing the Hornets to work hard in the first half to establish a lead of 41-29. "Offensively we played well, but we had too many turnovers," coach Will Gray said. "The kids were playing fast and seeing the right play, now we need to execute better." While turnovers were again high,...
News, Notes, and Nonsense Good morning Banner County, surrounding friends and neighbors, some near and some far. I hope that you are all doing well. This past weekend gave us a peek at the spring weather that is sure to come before too long, and that puts a smile on most faces. I have been in the spring cleaning mode so my house is a wreck. Some of the closets look really nice though. In the sports arena at Banner County School this week the junior high basketball teams begin the MAC tournament...
This week at the Hereford Community Church Andrea Reifschneider read a Valentine poem for the special. The sermon topic was Our Daily Lives or One Day At A Time. The scripture reference was Psalm 139. Next week the topic will be What Are You Busy About? The Prairie Songbirds have started practice for Easter. Practice sessions are being held at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons at the Briggsdale Congregational Church. TLC will be after choir practice, about 5:30 p.m., at the Hauer home in Grover. The...
Sometimes, you get stuck in a rut. Someone once told me the only difference between a rut and a coffin is the coffin is softer inside. Fortunately, the awesome Albin maintenance crew, also known as Bob and Arron Anderson, didn’t think we needed to be stuck in anything, rut or coffin. After the snow and then the melting and then freezing temperatures, the dirt streets of home were less than smooth. After a little TLC, I can say by firsthand knowledge, they are much better. The little Smiths w...
1 Years Ago February 11, 1915 WE NOTICED IN the eastern exchanges that a number of towns there are putting on a series of monthly sals by the business men and farmers which is proving very satisfactory to buyer and seller. We believe Pine Bluffs could do likewise. Many farmers have a surplus of livestock, farm implements and other articles they wish to dispose of; while there are many others that are wanting to buy such things and by getting buyer and seller together both would be benefited. A list is prepared for the monthly sale and...
One of the pleasures of traveling to the various winter conference meetings and summer field days I attend is getting introduced to some real innovative producers and researchers who strive to really make a difference in modern production agriculture. Last week I visited about our tour to Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre, S. D. and the Burleigh County Soil Conservation District, in Bismarck, N.D. Dr. Dwayne Beck, farm manager for Dakota Lakes and Jay Furher, head of the Burleigh County...
Angela Robertson, former director of the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, surrendered herself to Pine Bluffs police on Thursday, Feb. 5. Robertson posted bail and was released on Friday. According to Officer Char Madden, who began an investigation into missing Senior Center funds back in November, a warrant was issued last week for Robertson’s arrest for Felony Theft of Greater Than $1,000. Charges were filed in January. Alisha Michaud replace Robertson as Interim Director of the Senior Citizen in N...
