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The decision of who will be the new youth League Coordinator along with checking on different projects was at the Burns Town Council meeting. Burns council had their second meeting of the month on October 28th. For public comment Roy Young addressed the council about the possible raise in cost of sewer, water, and utilities. His church, Immanuel Lutheran Church was concerned of the rising cost for their own budget. The council informed him that they will not be looking at that until January. As...
To be in an organization that helps members advance in agriculture is incredible. This is what Burns Future Farmers of America has done for its members. But one member has taken this information and moved leaps and bounds. Hayden Hubbard is a senior at Burns High School and the president of the Burns FFA chapter. He is a member, student, and a great young man that reaches for the sky, moon and outer space. Hubbard looks for the good and strives to do his best. He has done this in Future...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to start the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council for the town of Pine Bluffs on October 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Immediately, the council went into business mode and addressed the agenda approval. Councilmember Allie Leitza made a motion to accept the agenda as presented. It was seconded by Councilmember Dave Crouse and the motion carried. The council moved on to the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Leitza made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda. It was seconded by Council...
LeRoy Batt, 81, of Pine Bluffs, WY., died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Kimball County Manor. Cremation will take place, with memorial services to be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball, followed by a reception and lunch at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in LeRoy's memory to the Pine Bluffs Senior...
Last week while returning from Archer, on Highway 30 heading to Pine Bluffs, traffic came to a halt due to a road closure sign that had been blown over into the east bound lanes. Two wonderful citizens jumped out of their trash truck, picked up the sign and moved it out of the way for safety of all drivers. We would like to give kudos to Riley McNamar and Eli James of Coyote Sanitation for making the road safe again. Coyote Sanitation is owned by Franny and Mark Haukap. If you know of any outstanding citizen who has gone the extra mile for...
The Knights of Columbus Council 7789 donated $372.00 worth of new winter coats to Laramie County School District #2 last Friday. The Council heard about a program that would allow them to purchase new winter coats that could be donated to school age students that may be in need of them. Last month the Council voted unanimously to purchase the new coats and give them to the school district to be distributed to the students within district No. 2. All total, 32 coats of various sizes were...
What do warts, pap smears, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and a vaccine all have in common? Three letters: HPV Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause growths on skin and mucous membranes. There are over one hundred different types of HPV, and while some cause common warts, others can cause cancer. HPV may be spread by skin to skin contact. The virus can enter your body through even the smallest tear in your skin. Warts caused by HPV can be contagious, either through...
United States Attorney Eric Heimann announced today that Executive Assistant United States Attorney (EAUSA) Stephanie Sprecher will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. Executive AUSA Stephanie Sprecher has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the District of Wyoming, and in that capacity is responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns,...
Torrington, Wyo.-Oct. 21, 2024-The University of Wyoming Extension will host its biennial Southeast Wyoming Beef Symposium and Trade Show Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Torrington. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Goshen County Fairgrounds Rendezvous Center, located at 4740 US-26 #85. The beef symposium provides ranchers, producers and industry professionals with an opportunity for professional development and networking. The event features...
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Oct. 21, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication describing a problem with market-based conservation programs where companies pay landowners to meet certain conservation goals. The publication is titled "Credit Failure Risk in Market-Based Conservation Programs: What Is It and Can It Be Helped?" Authors include Kristi Hansen, Chris Bastian, Chian Jones Ritten and Amy Nagler of the UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics as well as...
October always seems to be a spooky month. With spooky comes witches. Witches have a history that dates way back. They always had something brewing in the cauldron. At the Pine Bluffs Library the witches were out in the community brewing a Witch's Tea before Halloween. The event was for adults to have lots of fun with history, and to make their own special brew with the tea. Victoria Jaye gave a presentation. She is an author of a book named 'The Black Hours: Modern Demonic Experiences &...
Editor's Note: We are re-running this article due to errors in the original story, and our sincere apologies to the Walls family - especially to Brysen Walls for originally spelling his name wrong. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • It was a special day for Pine Bluffs Food Bank, the Pine Bluffs Senior Center and local student Brysen Walls. Walls in an effort to give back to his community donated his pig to be butchered and given out at the local food pantry. This all...
Heidi Romsa is running for Laramie County School District #2 Area C. She has been on the school board for four years. Romsa loves the area. She feels it is her civil duty to give back to the community. Romsa loves the children, and education. She enjoys the process of the education. Romsa said, “ I have learned a lot in the four years I have been on the board. It has been a process learning about the policies and procedures. I have learned to be a teammate. I like sports, and there is a position to be held and work as a team. Helping kids to g...
CHEYENNE, WY – With the Absentee Voting period for the 2024 General Election beginning on October 8th, fewer Wyoming counties are using drop boxes than previous election cycles. Park County and Sheridan County have each discontinued their use of ballot drop boxes for the 2024 Primary and General Elections. Secretary Gray previously rescinded directives issued by previous Secretary of State Ed Buchanan in 2020 allowing ballot drop boxes. “With the absentee voting period underway, I want to thank both Park County and Sheridan County for dis...
The Burns/Pine Bluffs cross-country track team had 10 runners compete at state last Saturday. Although none of the runners made the top 10 it was a great ending to a great season. Head Coach Rousseau will recognize two of the runners that she called "Long Haul Harriers". These are runners that have been with the program since the 7th grade, Xavier Wilson and Merina Theobald, two of the seniors who have been running since the seventh grade. Rousseau added, "I am so thankful to have watched these...
Hornets football has been powerful all season. Last Friday the team ended their regular season with a resounding win against the Southeast Cyclones. The Cyclones are seeded number four in the East Conference and have a 3-3 conference record. The Hornets were not impressed and hammered the Cyclones right out of the gate. The Hornets won the game 14-35. The Hornets shut out the Cyclones for three of the four quarters not allowing them to even see the end zone until the fourth quarter. In the...
The Pine Bowl has been a staple of the Pine Bluffs community since 1962. Over the past several years Jim Zitek has been slowly refurbishing and upgrading the bowling alley to bring it into the 21st century. Last week one of the final parts of the alley was installed. The pin setters were replaced with brand new ones. The old ones were the original setters from 1962 and have been repaired and fixed to keep them operable. Now the facility will have new state-of-the-art setters. Over the past...
The Burns Broncs have just completed their best season of the past five years. The Broncs went 5-4 and are headed for the Regional Playoffs. Instrumental to the Broncs success is Quarterback Mason Medley. Medley has been named the Wyoming Sports Prep Athlete of the Week. In their dominant win over Moorcroft Medley had four passing touchdowns and one on the ground. He passed for 279 and ran for another 29 yards. In an interview Medley said, "It felt great. It was awesome. Our team came together...
The Burns Broncs ended the season with the statement, "WE ARE HERE". The Burns Broncs faced off against the Moorcroft Wolves in the final game of the regular season with a huge morale booster for the Broncs. The Broncs dominated the Wolves from the very beginning and pushed right up till the gun sounded. The Broncs beat the Wolves 13-47. The Broncs finished the regular season with a 5-4 record and are headed into the playoffs for the first time in five years. Mason Medley threw for four...
In the final game of the regular season the Lady Broncs traveled to Glenrock, Wyoming to face the Lady Herders in a non-conference match up. The Lady Broncs have been on an upward trend gaining valuable experience with each game. Head Coach Anndee McKinney has done a good job instructing the athletes and preparing them for future games. The Lady Broncs did lose the game, but the Lady Herders had to work at it and take the game to the tiebreaker in order to finish. The Lady Broncs came out strong in the first set fighting the Lady Herders till...
For the last game of the season the Lady Hornets faced the number one seed in the 1A Southeast Conference, the Lady Cyclones. The Lady Cyclones are 21-4 in seasonal play and 9-0 in conference play. This would be a great test for the Lady Hornets as they get ready for Regionals. The Lady Hornets gave the Lady Cyclones all they could handle and took them all the way to game four before they would lose. The Lady Cyclones beat the Lady Hornets 3-1. In the first set Jessica Hoffman was strong and...
Halloween is the third most-favorite holiday across the United States, but for many of the seven million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease – including 10,300 Wyomingites – the confusing costumes and decorations, unexpected guests and cheerful ‘trick or treat’ shouts can create heightened levels of fear and anxiety. “For those living with Alzheimer's, the happy memories of colorful costumes and cheerful children may have faded,” said Debra Antista-Bianchi, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association of Wyoming. “Given that reality,...
Music is fun to enjoy when it comes with a dance. Plus, it's a bonus if friends are there along with good food. The Burns Lions Club is always looking to help in the community, one way or another. Having a dance in the community helps people with a way to releive stress after a long, hot, busy summer. The night started with a delicious dinner fromUncle Freds. The Burns Lions Club members served beef sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, green beans with a dessert. The food had people full to the brim of...
Animals are everyones favorites especially for the kids. The Burns Future Farmers of America put a petting zoo at the Windy Creek Farm Autumn Fest. This is Windy Creek Farm Autumn Fest's second year of having a pumpkin patch. It is between Cheyenne and Burns.There are pumpkins, vendors, a corn maze, tractor rides, face painting, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin smashing and a bounce house. The place was full of activities. All ages were able to have fun for the month of October . The...
