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The kids were anxious and the parents are trying to keep the kids looking good in their Christmas outfits. Excitement was in the air for the kids, parents and other attendees of the Pine Bluffs Elementary Christmas program. The theme this year was North Pole Diaries. The kids were writing in their diaries to make sure everyone knew what is going on with Santa Claus and the North Pole. Throughout the program the elementary classes each performed different songs to help Santa and his helpers with...
The town of Albin city council is at the end of their rope with the burn pile in town. The council had a discussion about it at the Albin Council meeting on December 12, 2024. With Christmas and New Years in the middle of the week the question of keeping the lunch room open was on the table. The cost of the food is not worth it. So the council decided that the lunchroom at the Albin Community Center is closed but the town hall will be open. For new business the council was signing up the the Wyoming Association of Municipalities for winter...
People love getting together to celebrate, especially for Christmas. It is a time to enjoy each other and support a good cause. Several groups in Burns got together at the Burns Community Center Senior Center for an event. Laramie County Fire District #6 was in control of the fire for the s'mores. They used a wheelbarrow for the fire. It was great to have a fire and they kept it contained. Mayor Joseph Nicholson was the first one to put a marshmallow on a stick to roast. His three kids love the...
Dennis I. Mercer passed away peacefully at Davis Hospice Center on December 10, 2024, at the age of 82. Dennis was born December 7, 1942, in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming to Doris and Marie (Greenan) Mercer. Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Vida Haines on January 27, 1962. Dennis retired from US West Telephone Company after 30 years of service. He was affectionately known to many as "DI". The combination of his signature handlebar mustache and good-natured personality made him a beloved...
Mark Watson Bowman, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on August 11, 1941 in Grinnell, Iowa - Mark led a life marked by dedication to God, family, community and service. Mark met his wife Delores in 1959 at his brother Dale's wedding to Delores' sister Darlene. They started courting in 1961 and were married on December 4, 1964 at Delores' parents house in Mount Ayr, Iowa. This...
When many people hear the term plastic surgery images of Hollywood stars trying to fight back the effects of aging come to mind. It is easy to assume that plastic surgeons just deal in vanity. However, that would minimize everything that these talented surgeons accomplish with their scalpels. The term "Plastic Surgery" comes from the Greek term "Plastikos" meaning "to shape or form." Plastic surgeons work to form or change the outward appearance of people for a variety of reasons. They work on reconstructing how a person looks after having a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) named longtime policy advisor and Wyoming native Brad Bunning as his Chief of Staff. Bunning will take the reins from Barrasso's former Chief of Staff and Laramie native Dan Kunsman. Barrasso recently named Kunsman Staff Director for the Office of the Senate Republican Whip. Barrasso praised Bunning's experience to lead staff and serve the people of Wyoming well. "Brad has been with me from day one. He's spent his entire career h...
It's rare these days to tune into any news outlet without hearing the political spin of the day. It seems that the American populus is obsessed with politics. Afterall, politics, agree with it or not, is a major driver behind what happens in each of our lives each day and has a major impact in every community across our nation. With 24-hour news programs, podcasts, and social media in today's modern world, it is almost as if you can't escape it. Lately, one of the biggest news stories...
December 17, 2024 - Wyoming State Senator Cheri Steinmetz was awarded the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Leadership Award at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting. Presented November 8, 2024 in Casper, the award is given to those who have devoted much time to the betterment of agriculture in Wyoming through their leadership in the Farm Bureau Federation and beyond. "When Farm Bureau lobbies for something at the legislature, I know it comes from the grassroots people of this state and...
December 17, 2024 - Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (MWFBI) President and CEO Jim Geesey was awarded the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Distinguished Service Award at the organization's 105th Annual Meeting. Presented November 8, 2024 in Casper, the award is given to those who have gone above and beyond in their service to agriculture. WyFB President Todd Fornstrom noted the relationship between the Farm Bureau Federation and Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance started...
It is always great to see young people show off their skills and talent. That is what the Heather Lerwick students did at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. They performed a short concert for the members of the Senior Center. There were three students that played on Monday, December 16. Performing for the first time in front of people is always challenging and scary. These kids are young and just getting started. Gwendolyn Perley has been playing the longest and performed three songs. Perley played...
Christmas in Pine Bluffs is painted everywhere. Anyone can look at all the businesses and see the Christmas spirit on the glass. Pine Bluffs High School art classes practice their skills of painting. They started this in the 90's with Polly Burkett's art class. Alishia Floy is following in her foot steps. The businesses and residents of Pine Bluffs love the Christmas cheer. The windows have Santa's, bells, Christmas trees, Mickey Mouse, wreaths, light bulbs, and holly. There is a different...
As the JV and Varsity basketball teams started their season last weekend it is easy to overlook the Junior High teams that have been playing for the past couple of months. This year the Burns Junior High team ended on a high note. The Burns Junior High team is the Southeast Wyoming Athletic Conference (SEWAC) Champions. This is the equivalent of Regionals for the High School teams. Burns entered the championship tournament in the number two position. They played Lingle/Ft Laramie in the...
The Burns/Pine Bluffs Lady wrestling team took fourth place in the Charlie Lake Wrestling meet. The Meet is very competitive, with 16 teams from all over the area coming together to test their skills. The team had several medal winners and two champions. Senior Kinzley Nusbaum, from Burns and Sophomore Nichole Sumare, also from Burns went undefeated in the matches and took first place in their weight class. Junior Alycia Stoneking, another Burns student and Kaitlynn Schnell from Pine Bluffs...
The Burns Insurance Winter Classic Basketball Tournament is the start of the season for many schools in the state. The Lady Hornets came into the season with almost all of their starters and are looking forward to another trip to Regionals and State. They started off the season with a contest against one of the toughest teams in the state. The Wheatland Bulldogs are seated number one in the 3A Southeast Conference and have started the season with a 4-0 record. As the Lady Hornets took the court...
The Hornets basketball team looks forward to another winning season. Watching the Hornets in action, it looks like they will be headed back to Regionals and State. The Hornets competed in the Burns Insurance Winter Classic and ended with a 2-2 record. The Hornets faced one of the best 3A teams in the conference and held their own. The Hornets offence was slow in the first game and defense was good. The first team up was the Wheatland Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are seated number one in the 3A...
The Lady Broncs’ basketball season started off with a win against the Cheyenne South Bison. The Burns Insurance Winter Classic featured 8 teams from the local area including some from Nebraska. For the Lady Broncs the first team that they faced was the Lady Bison from Cheyenne. The Lady Broncs had a bit of dust and rust to shake off as they started the game. The Lady Broncs were having some problems with their passing and shooting but still managed to keep close enough to strike. In the first quarter the team fell behind 10-6. With a new h...
The Burns Broncs basketball team started the 2024-25 basketball season competing in the Burns Insurance Winter Classic. The Broncs did not start off their season the way they were hoping but finished on a high note. The Broncs started off with Cheyenne South Bison who are one of the conference top teams. The Broncs have a new head coach, Daniel Ebben, and he has 17 years of coaching experience. He brings new philosophy, plays and techniques to the team and they will have to adjust and learn...
At Pine Bluffs High School there is always a competition. If it is not in sports then it is in the classrooms. Every year around Christmas time Nicole Sisson's classes compete in the Cake War Challenge. It's a competition for groups to see if they can out decorate each other. The students are determined to win. There were 19 cakes this year. The groups ranged from two to five people. Some of the cakes were humorous but did not get the creativity award. The first cake that got people's attention...