Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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It's sad but true. This past Sunday was unofficially the last day of summer for area children, and the following day was the beginning of a brand new school year. Fall doesn't actually end until late in September, and the weather continues as it has for the past three months, with hot sunny weather during the day, and sporadic thunderstorms on the occasional afternoon. One sure sign that summer is now over was the Mini Me Triathlon held Sunday afternoon in Pine Bluffs. Participants were...
The center of my world is Wyoming. But Wyoming is often a long way from the political center of America. The center of the world when it comes to American Presidential politics right now is the state of Iowa. located in the middle of the country and smack during a time of what locals call “dog days,” those humid, sticky days in mid-August, the 20-plus candidates for president all come to the Hawkeye state. The middle of the state in the middle of the country is Des Moines, Iowa’s state capit...
Wilbur L. Bunch was born on April 24, 1925 in Pine Bluffs. He died at home on June 5 2015, at the age of 90. His parents were Bradley K. and Elvira Carlstrum Bunch. He attended school in Pine Bluffs, graduating in 1943, at which time he was drafted to serve in the Army Signal Corps during World War II until 1946. After completing service, he entered the University of Wyoming where he obtained a BS (1949) and MS (1951) degrees in physics and mathematics. Wilbur met Margaret May in the summer of... Full story
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... Full story
Lainee Trevillyan is excited to announcement the arrival of her baby sister, Piper Jo! Piper joined the family on June 3 weighing 7 lbs 2.8 oz. Her proud parents are Ty and Lori Trevillyan of Encampment. Grandparents are Ray and Kathy Freeburg of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, and Kim and Julie Trevillyan of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota. Great grandparents are Troy and Loretta Freeburg of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lois and the late Freeman Rapp of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, Earl and Sue Boardman of Gillette,... Full story
Pastor John Melms, who has been part of the Pine Bluffs community since he accepted the call to come to Grace English Lutheran Church on June 6, 2005, will conclude his career here at the end of this month. Pastor John had spent 30 years in the business world, including time at IBM where he was responsible for keeping the mainframe computers operating. He earned his Masters degree in Theology from Concordia Theological Seminary after three years in the classroom and one year of internship....
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges hunters and other backcountry users to be cautious when recreating in bear country, and to carry and know how to use bear spray. “As bears become more active and hunters begin to pursue game in the field, we want our recreationists to be ‘bear aware’,” said Dusty Lasseter, Bear Wise community coordinator for Game and Fish. “As hunters, we do exactly the opposite of what we would have most recreationists do to avoid bear encounters,” Lasseter said. “Hunters typically move quietly, camouflage th...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is notifying bird hunters wanting to get into the drawings for the Springer and Glendo special pheasant hunts that the deadline is midnight on Sept. 15. All applications must be made online. The Springer hunt begins Oct. 22 and will run through Nov. 6. Two of the hunt days, Oct. 24 and Nov. 1, are reserved for youth under 18. Pheasants are stocked each day for the special 16-day season. Even though a hunter may not draw a permit on a particular day, openings may be available and hunters can also access the...
Limited free tickets are available to Wyoming veterans for the University of Wyoming Cowboy football game against Eastern Michigan at War Memorial Stadium, Sept. 12, in Laramie, with a kickoff time at 2 p.m. Wyoming National Guard and F.E. Warren Air Force Base personnel should access tickets via the VetTix program website at http://www.VetTix.rg/ref/242534. Veterans who aren't able to access VetTix can request two tickets per veteran by contacting the Wyoming Veterans Commission at 307-777-8152. Veterans will need to provide their name, mailin... Full story
Seasons for mourning dove, rail and snipe open statewide on Sept. 1. Sandhill crane hunt areas in the Pacific Flyway portion of Wyoming also open Sept. 1 to limited quota permit holders and include hunt area 1 (Bear River and Ham’s Fork Drainages in Lincoln County), hunt area 3 (Bureau of Reclamation Eden Project in Sweetwater County), and hunt area 5 (all of Uinta County). The early Canada goose season in the Pacific Flyway also opens Sept. 1 and ends on Sept. 8. The daily bag limit on any Canadian or cackling geese is two, and the p...
Prolonged dry conditions have prompted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to ban open fires on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands within the Laramie Region. “Areas are drying out and have created excellent fuel conditions and the potential for human-caused fires has become very high,” said Jerry Cowles, Habitat and Access supervisor in Laramie. Affected lands include all public access areas within the Laramie Region. The following acts are prohibited until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fir... Full story
Adult Book Discussion: In The Country of Men Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. Beginning this month, the Pine Bluffs Branch Library will host the reading and discussion series Muslim Journeys. The first book in the series will be In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar. This series is offered by the Wyoming Humanities Council and is free and open to the public. Visit the library to register and pick up a copy of the book. (Adults; Pine Bluffs Branch) The discussion group will meet at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1 at... Full story
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Things have warmed up some what this week but it sure feels like we are about to enter into our seasonal fall weather pattern. I am ok with that and it is my favorite time of the year. The goat heads and sand burrs are sure in their prime right now and many of them seem to find their way into the house. They hide out somewhere and jump out in front of me just so that I can step on them and push them as far into my feet as possible. I have lost... Full story
Have you ever experienced something amazing or beautiful or both at the cost of something tragic. It could have been a prodigal son or daughter coming home for a family funeral and reuniting with loved ones. It could be a divorce that leads to a happy marriage. Or maybe something as simple and good as a flat tire in a little town that had a great cheeseburger joint. The beautiful red sunsets that we are enjoying are coming at a high cost to our western neighbors. School children may not see... Full story
Morine Knupple will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Sept. 6 at the Zion Lutheran Church from 2 until 4 p.m. She requests no gifts. The 55 And Up Club potluck luncheon will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, at 12 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church in Grover. Everyone 55 and over is welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your friends and family. There will also be a door prize. Donna Forrest will be here to give a presentation on The Conversation Project, dedicated to helping... Full story
My knee replacement surgery has been put on hold. I developed a bacterial lung infection prior to surgery. My doctor put me on antibiotics for a period of five days that lowered my white blood cell count, but not to normal levels. I then took another 10 days of antibiotics and I'm scheduled to go back in for more tests soons to see if I'm healthy enough for surgery. It turned out to be a blessing that my surgery was postponed as my son Jacob, who works on the farm with us, was diagnosed with pne...
1 Years Ago September 2, 1915 Birthday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kaufman were surprised by their friends and neighbors of Pine Bluffs and vicinity Sunday in honor of Mrs. Kaufman’s sixtieth birthday. While they were at church Sunday morning a large crowd gathered at their home bringing with them all kinds of good things to eat, and when Mr. & Mrs. Kaufman returned home they found the house and yard full of guests and a bountiful dinner spread. The crowd was increased after church until over 75 reported by the noon hour. Mrs. Kauffman was p...
The 2015 Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference will be held Sept. 11 and 12 at the Big Horn Resort in Billings, Mt. The event, held annually since 2001, is one of the largest women’s agricultural conferences in the region. The conference provides women the opportunity to learn about current events and agricultural issues, network with other women involved in agriculture, and focus on leadership development. The mission of the Women Stepping forward for Agriculture symposium is to, “empower women involved in all sectors of agricultur... Full story
On Aug. 18, High West Energy hosted approximately 350 people for a branding party and grand opening for the expansion of its headquarters facility in Pine Bluffs. The event featured a chuck wagon dinner, music from The Squash Blossoms, and a branding event. "Over the years, more than 500 brands have been registered in High West Energy's service territory. It is our goal to have as many of those brands as possible represented in our office," said Brian Heithoff. "In recognition of our heritage...
Delta Club met at Applebee's on Saturday, Aug.15. Members present were Vernita (Don) Anderson, Joy (Dennis) Barnes, Martha Cannon, Marcel (Gary) Harrell, Mary Jo (Richard ) Larson, Dorothy Seymour, Pat (Chuck) Palm, Elaine (Steve) Whitley and guest Evy Rabou. Our speaker was Dick Hart, cowboy poet and author. We laughed, enjoyed the speaker and our meal. Our float placed second at Albin day parade. Woohoo! For Delta's September meeting we are heading to the quilt show in Torrington.... Full story
Farmers’ Markets provide your best chance at fresh produce. Here are some tips for shopping at a Farmers Market. Ask the seller if they actually grew the produce. Ask when they harvested the crop. Some growers are organic and some are not. If that is important to you be sure there is some mention or display that actually says “organic. For the best selection go early. For the best prices, go late as they may be marking down their produce so they don’t have to take it back to the farm. Many vendors offer tastings. If so go for it. Then you k... Full story
