Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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The riders and bulls expect a full set of stands at each =G Rodeo and this pair looks to be making a personal invitation. Action begins at 5 p.m. at the Pine Bluffs Arena on Friday night. The bulls take center stage around 7 p.m. Bring the family and watch our locals cowboys and cowgirls ride and rope. Concessions are available....
So, the kitchen is where the firework got its humble beginning. I guess the saying, “It’s too hot in the kitchen,” is not just about the stove. From scaring spirits away at the Chinese New Year events to warm July evenings across the United States, I’d say that is one recipe for success. But what about those folks who knowingly get down low and close to four inch mortar shells containing enough firepower to light up the night sky? And with a lighted flare nonetheless. That is the job, albeit...
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., will use the congressional work period during the week of the 4th of July to hold “listening sessions” across the state to hear the ideas and solutions Wyoming residents have for solving America’s problems.Enzi will be stopping in Pine Bluffs, ready to listen and take notes. “These listening sessions are just what the name suggests. I listen and take notes while residents can share what is on their mind. I hope to hear their common sense, realistic ideas for sol...
I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Helen Keller...
In cities and towns across Wyoming, people see July 4 as a time of fireworks and blowing things up. But one town tops all the rest in the state and perhaps the nation. While watching televised images of the nighttime bombing of Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, I turned to someone and said: “I’ve seen that before.” It looked just like a typical night of July 4 in my hometown of Lander. The Independence Day holiday has always been a big deal for Lander since it is the home of the oldest p...
Renee’ I. Burry, 70, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, died in Cheyenne on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Renee’ Irene Burry was born in Kimball on April 12, 1943, the daughter of Alva and Beatrice (Engquist) Story. She was raised and attended school in Kimball and graduated in 1961. She then attended Grand Island Community College. She was married to Roger Burry in May of 1962. The family lived in Cairo and York, Neb., before moving back to Kimball in 1968. They owned and operated the Mobil Gas Station and Bul...
ay on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Riverton, Wyoming. Cassidy was born on June 22, 2006 in Cheyenne and had lived in the area all of her life. She just completed first grade at the Burns Elementary School. Cassidy loved to read more than anything. She enjoyed solving and writing her own mysteries. Cassidy was involved in ballet at Act 2 studios, gymnastics, and crafts and coloring. Cassidy loved to sing and had written her own songs. She also had been learning to pan for gold with her Dad. Most...
Albert L. Roth, 95, of Pine Bluffs, died at the Kimball County Manor on Monday, June 10, 2013. Albert Lee Roth was born in Grover, Colo., on Nov. 8, 1917, one of 11 children born to Alexander and Anna (Nagel) Roth. He was raised and attended a country school in the Grover area. Albert worked on the family farm during his school years. He enlisted in the US Army and served his country during WWII. He later moved to Denver and worked for the Gates Rubber Company. He moved back to the family farm...
The Pine Bluffs Heritage Society presented a certificate of recognition to The Graves and Harms families for their work in preserving the history of Pine Bluffs by renovating a significant historic residence in Pine Bluffs. The two story home is located at 403 Elm Street and was built by Judge Mann in 1909. The main floor and second floor have been completed, the basement and outside of the house will be completed later this year. Pictured left to right: Carmela Graves, holding Bentley, Tyler...
Thursday, June 27 Serenity Al-anon Pine Bluffs Serenity Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Use the east door. All are welcome. Friday, June 28 Senior Shape-Up This exercise program is designed to promote flexibility, muscle strength, coordination and general overall fitness. Takes place at the Pine Bluffs Fitness Center from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Movies @ the Library Family movies every Friday 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Burns and Pine Bluffs branch libraries throughout the...
Crosby A son, Samual George Crosby was born to Callie Marie Abe and Justin Crosby of Cheyenne at 8:49 p.m. on June 5, 2013 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Bibbey A son, Gavin Reed, was born to Kristie Lee and Sean David Bibbey of Cheyenne. Gavin was born June 7, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center....
Around 30 people attended the Pine Bluffs Branch Library program at the Windows of the Past Archaeology Dig Site in Pine Bluffs last week. Dr. Charles Reher, director of the site talked to students who attended about the artifacts that have been discovered at the site. The program was part of the Dig In Summer Reading Celebration at the Laramie County Library system. The site is open to visitors through June, July and August. Visitors can get to the site by taking US 30 west and turning left...
Members of the Pine Bluffs jam band performed on the water front stage for Super Day 2013. The band members were excited from the move from the small stage to the larger one. The next step would be to the grand stage, which they have their amps tuned into that location for next year. Along with the free music, food vendors and shopping, Super Day had many free rides including bungee jumping, rock climbing and a roll in the air ball. The annual event draws families from all across Laramie county...
Monday morning I sat in a quiet church next to my beautiful seven-year-old dressed in a new pink dress, listened to the organ, and waited. Waited for a pain that was as sure to come as the ache after stubbing your toe. We sat, sang songs and said “amen,” two things she loves to do. And, although the day was about love, it was also about letting it go. I helped her say goodbye to her desk-mate, lunch-mate and one of her best friends. Something a seven-year-old shouldn’t have to do. But life...
=G Rodeo Series points through June 14 Editor’s note: Results from the Friday night rodeo were not available at press time. Jr/Sr Team Roping — Reata Hoar 6, Connor Mordahl 6 Steer Riding — Chase Stricklin 6 Pee Wee Barrels — Hannah Kinnison 13, Byrndal Burke 12, Natalee Smalley 11, Layne Burnett 8, Rayne Grant 6, Kaitlyn Idler 4.5, Kaycee Thomas 4, Stesha Tidyman 2, Tate Bishop 2, Tasha Hansen 0.5 Novice Bulls — Mike Schultz 6, Tommy Schultz 6 Novice Goat Tying — R. Hoar 17, Corey James Bomho...
RENO, Nev. — There’s no bigger stage in bowling than the National Bowling Stadium, but when Jared Zitek of Cheyenne, found himself on the verge of perfection at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships on June 4, he wasn’t intimidated by his surroundings. Instead of focusing on the magnitude of the one-of-a-kind 78-lane facility and the hundreds of bowlers and guests around him, the 37-year-old right-hander pretended he was at home at the Pine Bowl — his family’s eight-lan...
Although she had never been to the Douglas motocross track before, Cheyenne Matthews went ready to win last Sunday and that is exactly what she did. The competition was fierce, but Matthews pulled the Hole Shot in the first moto and leapt into the lead. She was able to hold the lead for two laps, but went wide on a corner allowing another racer to slip by on the inside. Matthews stayed right in the throttle and forced the other rider to make a mistake to reclaim the lead position and the checker...
Nestled in between five other consent agenda items, the Laramie County Commissioners pushed the summer closer to Cheyenne Frontier Days by approving a 24-hour catering alcohol permit for the Outlaw Saloon and ten malt beverage permits for the Wyoming Campground at their meeting June 18. The commissioners moved on to accept a grant agreement with the Wyoming Business Council for the Niobrara Energy Park project, which had amended the number of jobs the project would ad to the community. In other... Full story
Wyoming Lions Club state treasurer and Pine Bluffs club member Gary Roadifer is not shy about his enthusiasm for the Lions Club. “Our job is to serve the community and help the eyes of its members,” Roadifer said. But serving costs money and often eye care is not cheap. Roadifer explained the Pine Bluffs club hold small events throughout the year, but still struggles with funds. They noticed the Cheyenne club’s “Ride for Site” and how well it did and thought, “what can we do?” “Our communit... Full story
If you’re like most, sometime this summer, you will go on a picnic. Sometimes, you are actually at a picnic but don’t take the time to call it that. Farmers get the “luxury” in their job description to “picnic” every day. Little children get such a kick out of the word, I think they’d be happy eating off a blanket in the kitchen three meals a day. But, for the interest of this conversation, let’s think more of planning to eat away from home for a neighboring town’s festival or a ball game. Just...
Remember to join your neighbors and friends at the Albin Baptist Church community pot luck picnic on the Fourth of July starting at 11:30 a.m. Pot luck with drinks provided. Cook your favorite dish to share and grab your lawn chair to catch some conversations and share some fun. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Anderson would like to welcome their new granddaughter to the world, and give you a chance to see the little cutie, Avery Ruth. Stop by their home, Sunday, June 30. Avery and her family will be moving...
The village board will meet at noon on June 27, to complete the NDOR ADA policy and submit it to the state. The community center board meets on Monday, July 1. The Sisters Grimm is holding a 2nd anniversary party on the 4th of July — everyone is invited to join us for refreshments, book giveaways, and 50 percent off most books (everything except the new or rare ones). We are trying something different for Bushnell Day (Saturday, Aug. 17) this year — vendors do not need to sign up in advance or...
The message at the Hereford Community Church this week was “Hope” — God is a god of hope. When you have hope, you are trusting God. Hope is the anchor of the soul. Luke 2:22-35 tells the story of Simeon. God promised Simeon that he would not die before he had seen Christ the Lord. Simeon held on to that hope for many years. When Mary and Joseph brought baby Jesus to the temple, God told Simeon to go to the temple. Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God, because God had fulfi...
Last week I referred to our weather conditions as “a roller coaster ride”. Boy, if I had only known how true that was going to be a few days later. Definitely not a good time either. Torrents of rain, hail, and worst of all high winds that did unbelievable damage in a fairly short amount of time; it hit Banner County over the course of two nights and will take much more time than that for folks to repair all of the damage. Some of the damage is irreparable, crops, but most is thankfully windows,...
Known both as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941; however the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-1783). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle created a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration...
