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Kimball Health Services in Nebraska is getting closer to inking a deal with the Town of Pine Bluffs that would have KHS take control of the building located at 117 East 4th Street, currently used by University of Wyoming/Tri-County Medical Center. Should everything proceed as planned, the new clinic which would be called “The Pine Bluffs (KHS) Health Clinic”, would start offering services the first Monday in January 2017. “It’s a three-part process,” said Ken Hunter, CEO of Kimball Health Services, as he updated Pine Bluffs Town Council o...
Children of all ages turned out Saturday, Oct. 1 at the parking lot at the Pine Bluffs Community Center for the 4th Annual Touch A Truck or Tractor event. Not only trucks and tractors available for kids to check out, but HealthONE AirLife flew in one of their helicopters from Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. The kids had plenty to be excited about, especially being hoisted high in the air by one of high West Energy's bucket trucks. Judging by the smiles in abundance, it was another successful...
The small village of Bushnell, Neb., was privy to call itself the home of a coffee shop and bookstore for the last five years. However, that all changed when The Sisters Grimm Books closed their doors for good in September. According to Deb Carpenter-Nolting, the idea came to the family through a road trip that took them to Brownville, Neb., a town known for its rich history, arts and nature. "We loved the idea and Jamie (Carpenter-Nolting's daughter) played with the notion of opening a bookstor...
Starting in 2017, the Wyoming Department of Transportation will add two new plate designs featuring the Lower Green River Lake and Squaretop Mountain to the state's 12 specialty plates, the prestige plates and the standard plates motorists receive at the county when registering their vehicles. Applications for 2017 prestige plates with the new background image were available as of October 1, 2016. WYDOT stopped accepting applications for the specialty and prestige plates featuring the Tetons on...
As readers of this column know, I am no fan of the “new” JC Penney Company. It is my contention that old James Cash Penney (whose first store was right here in Wyoming, in Kemmerer), is spinning in his grave as to how his successors have managed to ruin that company. But I loved the old Penney’s. I took a trip down memory lane at that company’s long-time store on Main Street of Sheridan recently during a recent trip. There, smack in the heart of the town, is an old-fashioned Penney Store,...
What is happening to America? America was once known for its world class business with first class service and company pride. I live in a small town of Pine Bluffs and I have witnessed the decline of that world class pride in the delivery of large items I purchase by phone and Internet. One such major carrier has repeatedly delivered boxes to my address completely covered in road dust. That road dust contamination is so bad it is hard to read the shipping labels. Forcing the driver and the consumer to handle these filthy cartons because of poor...
U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Ben Sasse (R-NE) pressed the Obama administration about its potential multimillion-dollar bailout of select insurance companies through Obamacare’s Risk Corridors Program (RCP). In a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt, the senators question the legality and the availability of funds to settle claims for payment under the RCP. The l...
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. military service academies for the 2017 school year. Every year, Enzi gives Wyoming youth considering military careers the opportunity to apply for nomination to the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy. “Military service academies provide outstanding opportunities to our nation’s youth through education and training. Attending one of these academies is a great way for our young men and wom...
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...
Richard Randall Larson, 88, of Albin, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at the Davis Hospice Center, in Cheyenne. Richard was born July 6, 1928, in Kimball, Nebraska, a son of the late Harry H. and Anna (Larsen) Larson. Richard earned a bachelor's degree from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. He worked his entire professional life as a farmer. He married Marjorie Holt in 1952 and following her death in 2012, he married Marietta Pittman in 2013. He served proudly as a Wyoming... Full story
ncerely hope everyone is having a good week. Mine has started out not so good. Before the sun was up Monday morning I was sorting laundry. I decided that jeans were to be the first load, two loads actually. I do not check pockets, never have, and everyone in this family knows that. That is their responsibility. Well guess what got left in a pocket? A stinkin too darn expensive cell phone. One of two things had to happen. Either it would dry out and work, or it would not. Waiting to find out was...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Karel Smock read Plaited Hair from the book God Uses Cracked Pots. This week Holy Communion was served and the congregation burned their burdens. The sermon topic was Soli Deo Gloria, which is Latin meaning To God Be The Glory Alone. The scripture was Psalm 29, a praise psalm. After the service the congregation enjoyed a potluck luncheon, then filled Christmas stockings to be sent to New York City for underprivileged children through the...
Another month has begun. As we edge closer to the end of the year, the warmth of the summer sun is just a glint in our eye as everything around us prepares for a long winter nap. Have no fear cold blooded friends. The propane company is just a call away. Speaking of lighting a fire, a few of our friends and neighbors will blow out quite a few candles this week . Barry Ward gets a wish granted October 9. He may use it for a championship basketball team. Celebrating birthdays on October 10 are...
Zane Pavlica, owner of Tumbleweed Bar, acquired this panoramic photo from the Laramie County Fair and Rodeo in 2012. The dates on the photo are Sept. 2, 3 and 4 but the year is unknown because the writing blends into the photo. Some of the vehicles in the photo are dated to be around 1938. This picture was taken when the fairgrounds were across the railroad tracks. Mr. Pavlica donated the photo to the Texas Trail Museum last Thursday. Visitors to the museum are welcome to help determine the...
After being handed their first loss of the season last week at the hands of Upton-Sundance, the Pine Bluffs Hornets came back nicely with a decisive 48-22 victory over the visiting Wright Panthers last Friday. Hornet running back Ruger Lewis got the scoring started with a 38-yard TD run in the first quarter. Andrew Fornstrom's extra point attempt was good to put Pine up 7-0. Wright fought back with a TD of their own in the frame, but the PAT was wide, so the Hornets had a slim 7-6 lead heading i...
On a really hot sunny day, Pawnee Coyotes hosted North Park from Walden for their Homecoming Game October 1, where a large group of fans cheered them on. The Pawnee band played throughout the game. The girl's choir sang the National Anthem. North Park had 22 players. Coach Doug Miller said, "It was a real good win for the team after last weeks game beating 7th ranked North Park. We started out the same way for a few series but the guys got things going. It was a must win game for us to keep any...
The Pine Bluffs High School Lady Hornets Volleyball Team had a very successful weekend. Last Friday, the girls played at Lusk and won in four sets: 26-24, 22-25, 25-17 and 25-16. Saturday, the girls hosted Glenrock and also won in four sets: 23-25, 25-19, 25-19, and 25-21. The girls travel to Southeast on Friday....
We played Kimball and Lingle this past week. We beat Kimball in five games, 25-20, 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 15-9. Individual stats: Ariana Cudney - 4 aces, 4 blocks Isa Sanchez - 3 aces, 8 kills, 3 blocks, 13 assists Katie Norris - 10 kills Rachel Kelly - 9 kills Willow Martin - 17 assists, 11 digs Malli O'Neal - 18 digs Shae Halls - 11 digs This was a fantastic win for us! We played our most consistent game of the season! The Lady Broncs lost to Lingle in three games, 18-25, 22-25, 9-25....
1 Years Ago October 5, 1916 Fire Destroys Old Landmark Here Old Livery Barn on Main and Third Damaged; Will Not Be Repaired Last Saturday between the hours of four and five, the sounding of the city fire bell called the people in flocks to see the destruction of the old livery barn on the corner of 3rd and Main streets. The "lean to" on the south was blazing high when the bell rang and the horses, saddles and harness had all been removed before the hose was attached. The boys fought for some...
Pawnee High School crowned its 2016-17 homecoming king and queen last Friday. Pictured from left are junior attendants Josh Duggan and Gracie Robinson and homecoming king Tyler Krieger and homecoming queen Christine Koerting....
