Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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In yet another press conference Governor Mark Gordon spoke about the opening of Yellowstone National Park, and yet another spike in positive COVID-19 cases. There has been one more death, and 73 new confirmed cases over the week. On the positive side, there have been no new hospitalizations leading to the idea that those that are getting sick are getting better currently Openly wearing his own mask, the Governor is trying to emphasize the importance of social distancing and wearing masks. The COVID-19 metric is showing that a couple of areas...
This week in Cheyenne there has been a fierce debate over the President’s decision to lower the flags to half mast for the Memorial Day celebrations. For the first time in our history there were several people in the state of Wyoming that want the lowered flags to represent people other than those who lost their lives in service to their country. Since May 30, 1868, American’s have celebrated those who paid the ultimate price for their country. Originally known as Decoration Day, the first Memorial Day took place in Arlington Cemetery. Acc...
Gerald Patrick Barkell, 62, of Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away on May 11, 2020 from complications of cancer. Gerald was born to Larry and Joyce Barkell on November 23, 1957 in Kimball, Nebraska. He lived most of his life in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming and most recently in Lodgepole, Nebraska. Gerald is survived by his parents, Larry and Joyce Barkell, brother Wade (Liz), sister Lynn (Steve), his children; Trisha, Katie, Ruger, Tanner, his partner Summer Mardis, 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren,...
Leo Idler passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2020. Leo was born to Herman and Ruby Idler of Kirk, CO, on April 2, 1930, he was 90 years old. On July 7, 1950, he married the love of his life Patsy Lu Beckman. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Leo worked in the banking industry helping to develop several communities in Northeastern Colorado, including Kirk, Fleming and Hereford Colorado. He later served in the insurance...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has seen an alarming decline in the number of immunizations administered by providers enrolled in the WDH Immunization Unit’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Wyoming Vaccinates Important People (WyVIP) programs since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. Data obtained from the Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR) shows Wyoming providers administered 42 percent fewer immunizations in April of this year when compared to April of last year. Reporting to the WyIR is required in Wyoming. The total number of v...
Last week we talked primarily about getting a lawn started and annual fertilizing. I had wanted to write the article on maintenance and diseases, but the topic, once again, got away from me and took on a life of it's own. So this week I'll do my best to stay on topic. The one thing I forgot to mention last week about fertilizing is that you should only fertilize in the spring and only once with a high Nitrogen fertilizer. If you use Nitrogen fertilizer later in the year it could slow down the...
Across the nation today Memorial Day looks different than it has in the past. Instead of families and friends gathering to celebrate those who lost their lives in the name of freedom we are still practicing social distancing and waiting for the go-ahead to open our country back up. Americans are running around in face masks and staying inside trying to figure out when things will return to normal. What did not look different today was the annual celebration at the Pine Bluffs cemetery. The Donal...
Online Tools and Toll-Free Number Available to Assist Producers CASPER, WY, May 26, 2020 – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers...
Reese Burnett of Carpenter, Wyoming is a 2020 Dairy MAX scholarship recipient because of his outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and achievement in agriculture. Burnett is one of four students with dairy roots receiving a $2,500 scholarship from Dairy MAX. Dairy farmers not only produce a nutritious food for the world, but play a vital role in helping their local communities thrive. The Dairy MAX scholarship program is a way of giving back to dairy farm families, while investing in...
Once again the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pine Bluffs American Legion stepped out for Memorial Day to give out poppies for donations to help American Veterans with essential needs. On Friday the ladies managed to raise $73.25 and on Saturday they pulled in $84. The ladies were at the Texas Trail Market for both days and even with the shortened hours for the holiday people were still willing to donate even while times are hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ladies of the Pine Bluffs Donald...