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The golden shovel was in place, the crane had an America flag hanging high in the air. May 11th at 2 p.m. the chairs were filled and the old play ground was full with groups of people. Even the Kimball Junior High and High School took time from cleanup day to listen and witness history in the making. Kerry Ferguson director of Community & Foundation started the presentation on how excited the community is to have a new hospital. Ferguson acknowledged the board of trustees, Kimball County...
Recreation fees and several ordinances being approved. The Pine Bluffs Town Council met on May 9th at 7 p.m. First was the approval of the new fees for the recreation department. There was a discussion of some of the fees being raised to include the swimming pool fees this year. The pool is free except for pool parties and swimming lessons. Those fees will be covering the lifeguards that will be attending the swimmers. The council is wanting to look at extending the end of the year pool time for a few more weekends. The concern is the lifeguard...
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – Zonta Club of Cheyenne is proud to announce that the recipient of this year's Young Women in Public Affairs Award is Grace Steenbergen. The $1,500 award recognizes Ms. Steenbergen's commitment to the volunteer sector, her volunteer leadership achievements, and her dedication to the empowerment of women. She plans to use this cash award to help further her education at the university level. Ms. Steenbergen is currently a Senior at Burns Junior-Senior High School with a g...
On May 12, 2022 the Lions Clubs come roaring into the area. Thursday was the first day of the Lions Club State Convention for the weekend. At 1 p.m. at the Pine Bluffs Historic High School was the start of the Symposiums. The district Governor Robin Walters of the Pine Bluffs Lions Club with her seeing eye dog, Legend, welcomed everyone to the State Convention. The first was International Director Dr. Dianne J. Pitts from Chappells, South Carolina. She works on the team building. First,...
I'm feeling pretty good about the work I've done on my garden and flower bed irrigation systems since last year. We have several rose bushes that were transplanted from my in-laws farmstead in Nebraska nearly 20 years ago that have never had any significant amount of water. It isn't that I didn't care but flowers just aren't at the top of my priority list. I think about running water to them every year then get tied up doing something else. Last year I finally buckled down and put in an...
This is it! Every two years campaign signs decorate the landscape and soon politicians and wanna-be’s will be out asking for your vote. The primary election is August 16th and the winners will move to the general election on November 1st. There are some changes this year in how we vote so I sat down with the County Clerk, Debra Lee, to talk about the election process and learn more about the voting process in Laramie County and how we can be sure our votes are secure. Right off the bat I want you to know that your precinct number has c...
Bouncing students to sign for a new adventure. At Pine Bluffs High School on May 9th at 2 p.m. four students signed with the University of Wyoming. The first was Ingrid Martinez. She will be studying to be a nurse. Martinez is the daughter of Janette and Luis Martinez Next was Tessa Long. She will be going into nursing. Long is the daughter of Amy and Patrick Currie. Kami Tangemen has not decided what to major in at this time. Tangeman is the daughter of Wendy and Joshua Tangeman. The last is...
Renewal of liquor license hearing and a BBQ with the ambulance service. On May 12 at 7 p.m. the Albin Council met at the Albin Community Center in the conference room. For old business the lunch program is doing ok with some different meals. Mayor Krakow reported next week that Knife River will start milling the parking lot at the Albin Community Center. The Albin council has applied for the ARPA funding grant with Laramie County. On May 17th is when they will find out if they will be receiving the funding. For new business the renewal of the...
The instruments were tuned up and the voices were warmed up at Burns High School on May 10th at 7 p.m. for the Burns Jr./Sr. High School Spring Concert. Mr. Jack G. Rudisell conducted the High School Choir to perform the Star Spangled Banner. Next the sixth-grade band performed Regalia by David Myers. The piece had countermelodies. The fifth and sixth grade band performed four songs. The first song was conducted by the new music teacher Mr. Zamboni Brown. They played When the Saints Go Marching...
May 15-21, 2022 is National EMS Week. We are lucky in our area to have wonderful volunteers who give up time from their families, jobs and their everyday lives to come to the rescue during emergencies and time of need. As with many small town and surrounding areas, an ambulance crew may cover a wider area than just their own city or town. Pine Bluffs Ambulance covers an area of the south- eastern corner of Laramie County, which reaches to the Colorado border. In 1974, President Gerald Ford...
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Career and Technical Education (SBCTE) and Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will host its next meet at 8:30 a.m. on May 20, 2022 in Sheridan, as well as virtually via the Zoom online platform. The board will initially convene as the SBCTE to receive a report on statewide activities involving Career and Technical Education. The board will hear presentations from students and sponsors involved in the following student organizations: ProStart, Skills USA, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). A...
Cheyenne, WY – Secretary Ed Buchanan announced today that he will not seek a second term as Wyoming’s Secretary of State. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Wyoming as your Secretary of State. Recently, the opportunity presented itself to apply for a judicial position in my hometown of Torrington, Wyoming. While I have been so grateful for the time I have spent as the Secretary of State, it would not be appropriate for me to explore a judicial opportunity while also running for this important office. After much praye...
When you are good people notice. Two of the Burns Broncs basketball program players have been selected to the Panhandle Prep program All-Star teams. On Wednesday, Panhandle Prep announced the rosters for the All-Star basketball games on Friday, May 27 at Gering High School. The girls' will kick off the doubleheader at 5:30 p.m. with the boys immediately following. The name is a bit deceiving as they are not a Nebraska only organization. They pull players from Torrington, Hayaninis, Southeast,...
The track and field season has entered the post-season and the Hornets are buzzing with excitement. The Hornets traveled to Newcastle to compete against other 2A teams for the chance to attend State Championships in Casper next weekend. The top eight in individual events and the top four in team events will move on to state. Overall the Boys team placed third in the meet against Tongue River, Big Horn, Wright, Glenrock, Sundance , Lusk and Moorcroft. Many of the boys team made it to state....
The Lady Hornets traveled to Newcastle to compete in the 2A Southeast Regional championships for the chance to go to the state championship meet. The top eight finishers in the individual events and the top four finishers in the team events will earn their place at the state meet. The Lady Hornets had two athletes finish in first place in the region. Monse Serrano in shot put and Alyssa Slade in the high jump are both Regional Champions. The Lady Hornets competed against seven other track and...
The Lady Broncs took to the road and headed for the Southeast 1A, 2A and 3A Regional Championships. The regional championship track and field meet was held in Newcastle last weekend and the Lady Broncs placed fifth in the meet. The top eight places in individual events and top four of team events will move on to the state meet next weekend. For the Lady Broncs Emma Gonzalez qualified in four events. Three individual and one team. Rylee Jo Ward also qualified in four events. Three individual and one team. Emma Norris leaped her way to a...
The Burns Broncs track and field team traveled to Newcastle to compete in the Southeast Regional 1A, 2A and 3A track and field championships and to try to earn a chance to go to the state championship meet next weekend. The Broncs placed sixth out of a field of eight but many of the athletes did earn the trip to Casper for the State Championship. All of the Broncs relay teams did very well and will be heading to state. Jackson Kirkbride is the regional champion in the triple jump. Also finishing in the top three in their events were Ethan...
