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Twenty Pine Bluffs students took a big step Sunday afternoon after graduating from Pine Bluffs High School. "I have been waiting for this moment for so long, and now that it's here, I just ... I don't want it to end. I would relive everything all over again," said graduate Kyle Adams after receiving his diploma. For the Pine Bluffs graduates of 2014, community seemed to be the most important thing. "We are here today because of the support of our parents, family, friends and teachers, but there...
Friends, Family members and the 2014 graduating class came together to celebrate an unforgettable event Sunday in the the Burns Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium. The 2014 Burns graduation began with the graduates walking down the isle with a family member and a lit candle. The choir preformed for the opening, directed by Anne Schatz. Matt Murphy, Preston Goehring, Taylor Kirkbride, Mimi Kreuzer and Rylee Anderson were some of the students who stood before their classmates and audience to give...
This summer I will attend my 50th high school graduation reunion. As someone that old, what on earth could I possibly tell a crowd of Wyoming high school or college graduates during their important time? This is my annual column is pretty much what my speech would be if asked to speak at a high school graduation. Giving that speech is a lot of fun and I look forward to doing it. Here are some of my thoughts for graduates: Is it possible that many of the great truths that you graduates have come...
Eva M. Schindler, 90, of Kimball, died at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Monday, May 12, 2014. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Hull Cemetery in Banner County at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have been established to the Kimball County...
The Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees appointed a new board member Tuesday, May 13 night after former member left the position. Board members interviewed three applicants the week before in its Committee of the Whole meeting before naming Taft Love to the position, who immediately filled the position after being sworn in. "We had some great candidates apply, and it was difficult to decide," Chairman Esther Davison said after announcing Love as the new board member. Love said...
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 th... Full story
A fourth grader from Pawnee Elementary School is building much more than knowledge. Savannah Morales moved from Fort Collins, Colo., with her family to help build a homestead. Morales said she helps her parents build horse corrals on their property in Keota. She said her parents taught her how to build. Morales said another way she helps is by giving her mom advice for landscaping and designing. So far, the family has built two corrals with a third one in progress. Morales said her family plans...
The Lady Hornets took second place overall at regionals in Torrington this weekend with 97.50 points, with the Hornets taking fifth place overall with 62 points. The Lady Hornets placed just above Niobrara County (94.50) and came short of the first place spot with Big Horn taking it (114). The Hornets beat out Tongue River (54) but came up short for the fourth-place spot, taken by Saratoga (81.50). Lingle-Fort Laramie's boys track team took first in the 2-A regional competition with 186 points...
Burns Broncs track and field athletes exceeded coaches' expectations this past weekend at regionals in Torrington. "It is always fun to see your athletes put forth the effort to accomplish the goal of making it to state," said Lady Broncs Coach Brooks Hoffman. Several Burns athletes qualified for state completion after regionals The Broncs finished second overall with 110.50 points, as the Lady Broncs took fourth place with 85 points. Broncs Coach Cole Manlove said his team has a good chance at...
The Pawnee Coyote track team completed its season with three members going on to compete at the state tournament in Denver. The times that Luke Duggan had were the season's best times. Girls that went out for track were Afton Zitek, Emily Ellis and Brandi Vigil and Brooke Mercer. During the season, Vigil had the best in the high jump (3-11). Zitek had a time of 16.58 in the 100 meter dash, 1:21.53 in the 400 meter dash, 6:44.17 in the 1600 meter run and 16:39.27 in the 3200 meter run. Emily...
Championship saddles, ropes and cowhides decorated the meadow at Terry Bison Ranch for the July 13, 2013 wedding of Bradi Coe Nelson of Animas, N.m. And Tyson Cole Evans, also of Animas, N.M. Parents of the bride are Bradley and Linda Kay Nelson of Cheyenne, with the groom's parents, Rusty and Tawna Evans, of Double Adobe, Ariz. Galen Huck of Cheyenne Hills Church, also a dear friend of the family, officiated the double ring ceremony before 250 guests. Nelson wore a traditional Michael Angelo...
Rural EMS is changing and the challenges it faces ahead threaten the ability of rural EMS services to survive. It’s happening in towns across the country and whether or not you are aware; it’s most likely occurring in your town too. Many rural ambulance services are shutting down or consolidating with neighboring towns. Nationwide, it is estimated that up to three rural agencies are closing each month. What’s going on? It’s been called the “perfect storm.” For years, rural towns have depended on local community volunteers to staff their ambul...
Burns Future Farmers of America Chapter celebrated another year full of accomplishments at their parent-member appreciation and awards banquet May 13. Many students and parents were recognized for their dedication to the chapter. Taylor Kirkbride was recognized for his dedication to school when he received the Scholastic Achievement Award for having the highest GPA throughout high school. The whole chapter was also recognized for its scholastic achievement of having a GPA of 3.4. The chapter pre...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will soon honor the Laramie County School District 2 Students of the Quarter. Samantha Hanson represents Pine Bluffs High School. Mimi Kreuzer represents Burns High School. Both young ladies graduated from their schools on May 18. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor these students of the quarter as good role models to other students....
Before looking around for more groceries, take a moment to enjoy the newly planted flowers in front of the market in Pine Bluffs. The Texas Trail Market got beautified for spring by the ladies at the Chrysalis House. Outside of the market are five gardening pots. The ladies mixed the old soil from the pots with new planting soil. They added peat mass to hold moisture, and then added fertilizer. After they mixed the soil, they picked out their colorful and unique flowers. Then the ladies began...
Good morning! My weather bug is predicting scattered rain showers everyday this week. So we will see. It is pretty green here in Banner County as of right now, and that makes it beautiful. As of today at precisely 11:50 a.m. school is out for the summer! The spring concert put on by grades 4-12 last week was really nice. It always amazes me to see how much those kids improve in such a short time. I needed to pick up some things at the school last week and I knew it was Farm Safety Day, so I was...
What a nice weekend to celebrate our area graduates. A few storms here and there, but the rain, as always, was welcomed and didn’t cause too much trouble. The flower garden next to the post office would benefit from some loving care. Many people help with the weeds and care, but I am sure they would like an extra hand or two. Town cleanup day is May 31 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anything you want picked up needs to be out by your dumpster. No tires, batteries, oil, pesticides or paint. Please sepa...
The village board meeting was held on Wednesday, May 14. The health board recommended that the village replace the boards on the merry-go-round in the park. They also reminded residents that the tumbleweed wagon and burn barrel are available to use - just stop in the village office to borrow them. They stated that the lumberyard issue is still on hold and that the old bar building is caving in. The village will ask the sheriff’s office to condemn it so they can push it in. Also, Rick found p...
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer. For decades, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but in 1968 Congress passe...
Every once in a while I’m fortunate enough to catch a few fish for dinner. I’ve always felt the best way to cook a good batch of pan fish is to fry them up in some hot oil with a good batter on them. My wife Denise will often comment that the house smells like fish after one of my fried fish dinners. I always tell her that a house that smells like fried fish is a good thing. I’ll also occasionally tromp into the kitchen with mud on my boots. Denise will often point out to me that I could take...
1 years ago May 22, 1914 Six automobiles met No. 4, Monday afternoon and conveyed Grand Patron Slone of Weatland, Grand Secretary Mrs. Nina Robinson of Cheyenne, other officials, and twenty-six people assisting in the work living at Cheyenne and Laramie to the Pine Bluffs Masonic Hall where a chapter of the order of Eastern Star was instituted. The new chapter is called Pine Bluffs Chapter U. D, and its principle officers are: Mrs. Sarah Marshall, W. M., Wm. McCarthy, W. P., Mrs. Ethel Beatty, A. M., Miss Fern Curlee, Secretary, C. R....
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Rosalyn Reifschneider read some guidelines from the VBS material. The sermon topic was “Joyful Stress.” The book of Philippians was written by Paul while he was in prison in Rome. Paul never lost his joy even while he was under stress. He saw pressure not as an obstacle but as an opportunity . He stayed focused on Jesus. We need to follow Paul’s example. We need to stand firm in our faith and be joyful. Next week the sermon topic will...
