Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Buildings are usually consistent, in structure that is. Under new management, grand opening, for rent, and foreclosure signs will don their fronts cyclically as a reflection of market downturns, dreams realized, or hopes crushed. A vision is lost, and a vision is gained, but the structure often remains unchanged. Those sturdy enough will endure this for generations and eventually house something of significance. Efficiency will ultimately be realized in their relocated metal clad successors, ret...
Burns High School has hired three new teachers and two new staff members for the 2020-2021 year. Caleb Green is Burns High School's new ag teacher and FFA advisor. Green moved from the Sheridan area where he attended Sheridan College before transferring to UW to major in ag education. "I've wanted to be an ag teacher since I took ag in high school," said Green. Green says it feels great to be part of a respected ag program and to finally have his own classroom and students. Johnny Mercer is...
Pine Bluffs Recreation managed to host a variety of activities this summer, albeit with increased safety precautions due to COVID-19. One of the first activities held was a parking lot tailgate party in May where participants could tune into the recreation staff’s 87.9 The Virus to make requests and dedicate songs, said Sonja Fornstrom, recreation director. Summer-ball leagues included peewee, tee ball, senior tee ball, and little league which ran from June 22 to July 23. Adult coed softball was also in session. Pickleball has been held t...
Good morning, With our first contest a week away we are going to get out the latest information in regards to attending athletic competitions. Please remember that all of these are precautions in order to help ensure that our student athletes get to play a full season, and that we as fans get to attend those games. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Quick Hitters: 1. No passes and ticket prices for all non students is $4.00. Fans will pay at the gate. 2. Masks are required upon entering the building, going to the bathroom, or going to...
The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department in conjunction with the Cheyenne Weed and Pest Department will begin the first round of aerial larvacide work on the week of August 24, 2020. Fixed wing aircraft will fly the major drainage areas of Laramie County including municipal sewage lagoons, ponds, stock reservoirs and lakes in an effort to control the mosquito vector that carries West Nile Virus. The larvacide is a biological agent that targets only mosquito larvae in their aquatic life cycle. The larvacide is harmless to animals and...
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 7.6% in June to 7.1% in July. Wyoming’s unemployment rate peaked at 9.6% in April and has steadily decreased since then as some businesses have reopened and individuals have returned to work. It appears that the state’s economy is gradually recovering from the large disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic conditions improved somewhat around the state as unemployment rates...
A few months ago I was reminiscing about the days I would spend hiking in the mountains. I never hiked to get to a particular place, unless I was hunting, and even then I would often just stop and sit on the mountainside and take in the grandeur and beauty of God's creation that was all around me. I figured it had been about two years since I've been able to get into the wilderness and I was getting the itch again, regardless of what I had going on here at home. But the more I thought about it,...
In keeping an eight year tradition, the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, Pine Bluffs have gathered school supplies and delivered them to the Pine Bluffs Elementary School. "We do fund raisers throughout the year and put some into the different areas we work. One of these groups is Children and Youth." said Jo Radcliffe With the recent events, COVID-19 and people unable to work, buying school supplies is sometimes more difficult than normal. The American Legion Auxiliary has...
Not all who help Veterans are Veterans...but there is a strong tie there. Thus, we have the new "Veterans' Rock". Members of Veterans Voluntary Services have joined together and formed the new "Veterans' Rock" and the 501(c)3 is solely for the support of Veterans and their families. "Our mission is Rock solid support for homeless Veterans, Veterans in need, and their families. We will be their foundation on which to build a new household and a new life." stated Cindy Stockdale, one of the board...
Sadie's Café LLC expects to have a soft opening Sept. 19 in preparation for a grand opening the first week of October. Jeannie, Jack, and Matt Hockersmith have finished construction on their new restaurant and are ironing out the final details in the weeks leading up to its opening. They plan to be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch, said Matt Hockersmith, who will be managing the operation. Sadie's has indoor seating and will also accommodate grab and go customers in order...
The restoration is complete on the several decades old archery range atop the bluffs, making it ready for use, said David Crouse, local archery instructor who undertook the project several weeks ago. "It's beautiful, safe, available, and free," said Crouse The range is designed so that shooters engage targets, with backstops, that lie away from the trail, ensuring peace of mind for others using the bluffs. High West Energy donated to the restoration. "The range was probably built in the 80s," sa...
Pine Bluffs High School and Burns High School attended this year's Laramie County Fair, held around the beginning of August, which saw the FFA sale bring in nearly $20,000 more than last year and 4H nearly $100,000 more, exceeding the 2019 numbers which also set records. Despite uncertainties, increased safety requirements, having to haul their animals in and out three different times for judging, and other moving parts, the coordination and dedication among participants and organizers made for...
The 2020 Bowman Family Funday was held on Saturday, Aug. 22 in Pine Bluffs with 40 people signed up to attend the annual event. The activities at Bowman Family Funday consisted of an air rifle trailer, archery, .22 rifle, .22 handgun, still and moving sporting clays with 4.10 – 12ga, and a casting station, said Dean Bowman, youth coordinator for Pheasants Forever. "It's really great for kids to get out and do this kind of thing," said Nolan Woodworth, who attended the event with son Wyatt. Colle...
