Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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The theme for Albin Day 88, "Let's Celebrate," was appropriate. Held annually for 88 years now, the event attracted attendees both young an old for a day of good, American celebration. And it did not disappoint. Beginning early Saturday morning, attendees were treated to a youth parade followed by an adult parade. Lunch followed thereafter at 11 a.m. In a change of events after lunch, Laramie County Fire District 3 forewent fire hose bowling, but had an event that children loved. As...
There is always a tired old saying: “When you lose your job, it is a recession. When I lose mine, it is a depression.” That has never been truer in Wyoming than it is today. A few years ago, I could not find a discouraging economic word as I travelled from one end of the state to the other promoting my Wyoming-themed coffee table books. But lately it seems I am driving in and out of a patchwork of wildly diverse places where a lot of folks are suffering economically while nearby other folks are...
Several students from eastern Laramie County recently received degrees from the University of Wyoming. From Albin, Brodie J. Eklund and Corinne Maie Siekert earned Bachelor of Science degrees, while Justin Philip Sanchez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. From Burns, Charles E. Anderson and Timothy Alan Peters both earned Bachelor of Arts degrees. From Pine Bluffs, Laura Elizabeth Gross earned her Bachelor of Science degree, while Brittny Kiedrowski earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. Congratulations to all recipients on their scholarly...
The 104th Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo is accepting local entries from Wyoming cowboys and cowgirls to participate in the 2016 PRCA Rodeo. Rodeo performances are scheduled for August 14-15 at the State Fairgrounds. Contestants must be entered by July 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. All Wyoming residents 18 years and older are eligible to compete in the State Fair Rodeo. Seven traditional rodeo events are offered (bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, steer roping and girls barrel racing). Contestants must...
Jodi Lynn Knuppel went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2016 in Katy, TX after a brief battle with cancer. She lived her life glorifying God through her actions and the lives she touched. Jodi was born in Greeley, CO on April 12, 1965. She attended school in Colorado and Wyoming. She graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in 1983 and the University of Wyoming in 1987 with a degree in Education. In Houston, TX, Jodi taught elementary education and became a reading and writing... Full story
Naomi Anne McCoy was born at 3:40 p.m. on June 14, 2016. Her birth weight was 8 lbs and height was 19 1/2 inches. Congratulations to Rebekah and Justin McCoy, the proud parents of Naomi, who reside in Burns, WY....
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...
For the past eight years, Amanda Johnson's business has gone to the dogs...literally. Johnson is the owner of Barking Beauties, a mobile dog grooming business based in the Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska tri-state area. It wasn't her first choice of profession, but she has come to love what she does. "I originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but it was too much schooling," said Johnson. "I love animals, it's a passion of mine so I decided to do grooming instead." Johnson chose to work out of a...
The rainout on June 30 of the Pine Bluffs Roping Club Summer Series means the competition will continue for one more week on July 15. Every point counts as the fifth week wrapped up last Friday. In the fifth week of competition, Bryton Scheller earned 11 points in Open Header, while Kim Supan scored four points, Kaycee Lake had three, Mike Shelit had two and Javier DelaCruz had one. In Open Heeler, Boyd Supan scored 10, followed by DJ Tidyman with five, Mike Schulz with four and Tyler henderson...
Owen Wahlert, a Grover, Colo. resident and student at Pawnee High School, has earned a spot on the Wyoming National High School rodeo team. He will be traveling to Gillette for the event, which takes place July 17-23. Wahlert will compete in the tie-down roping category. Featuring more than 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian Provinces and Australia, the NHSFR is the world's largest rodeo. ln addition to competing for more than $200,000 in prizes, NHSFR contestants will also be...
Pine Bluffs Town Council heard from local residents last week regarding the North Wells Land Use Vision during a regularly scheduled council meeting Wednesday. The project includes the options of relocating the Main Street railroad crossing and zoning the area to accommodate potential neighborhoods and businesses. Pine Bluffs residents had the opportunity to take a survey until July 15 regarding the different options. Moving the railroad crossing to Beech Avenue is the first option. Moving it father east to Walnut Avenue is also being...
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far! I hope all are doing well and handling this heat wave we have been experiencing. Wheat harvest has started however, and I expect we will see much more toward the end of this week. We send our sincere sympathy to the the family of Jim Nelson, son of Katherine and the late Rudge Nelson, long time Banner County resident who was involved in a car accident this past week. Sympathy also goes to the family of Wiley Cross also involved in a vehicle...
If life is like a parade, then Albin Day must be the band with the majorette team. The music and the action always draw you in and make you pencil in the day for next year. It may only last one day and, by most everyone’s standards, is a smaller town festival. But just like the band with the baton girls, they may pass by in an instant, but they get your foot tapping and bring a smile to your face. Money makes everyone smile as well. Five lucky people were smiling at the end of Albin Day when t...
The 55 And Up Club met on Friday, July 8, for their monthly potluck luncheon. Those present enjoyed the good food and good fellowship. The door prize for the men was won by Harold Weisbrook. The winner for the women was Carolyn Ragsdale. Karel Smock and Lola Nusbaum told about some of the resources available through the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and shared literature with the group. The 55 And Up Club meets on the second Friday of the month and everyone 55 and over are welcome to a...
1 Years Ago July 13, 1916 Pine Bluffs show a grand success The Pine Bluffs Show and Contest put on here last Friday and Saturday by Irwin Bros. was truly a red letter day for our town. It was by far the biggest event ever witnessed in this section and proves conclusively that Pine Bluffs is capable of doing big things. Over 1,500 people witnessed the show the first day and on the second day, the crowd was estimated at 2,500. This being the home of the Irwin Bros., they did their best to make it a complete success and all who witnessed it can...
The case involving an Albin man who is facing felony drug charges and a federal investigation made its way to 1st Judicial District Court in Cheyenne Monday. Hector Jasset Reza Colmenero appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court for a preliminary hearing Monday. The case was subsequently bound over to District Court. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Colmenero was stopped at about 5:39 p.m., June 28 while traveling eastbound on Interstate 80, just east of Cheyenne. During the traffic stop, the trooper who stopped Colmenero detected...
In recent years, policymakers have focused on how to improve student performance, scrutinizing factors like school day start times and the nutritional value of school-provided meals. However, the basic design and configuration of schools and classrooms can also have a major impact on student success, and this fact is now getting its due attention. The classroom environment can impact a child’s academic progress by as much as 25 percent in one year, according to a UK study at the University of Salford. Armed with a growing body of evidence of t...
If you are thinking about opening a business in Wyoming, things just got a little easier for you. The Secretary of State's Business Division recently launched online business filing tools for the formation of Limited Liability Companies, Profit Corporations, and Nonprofit Corporations. In addition, any registered business entity in good standing may generate an electronic "Certificate of Good Standing" at no cost. These new online services will allow for the electronic filing of documents that...
