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It's Christmas Eve, and this nativity scene, which can be viewed above the front doors of the Grace English Lutheran Church in Pine Bluffs, simply stated, displays the reason for the season....
The Pine Bluffs Recreation Department has chosen this year’s Christmas Light contest winners. Normally there are 10 winners, but last year a winner forfeited their prize so it was carried over to this year’s contest. The winners are: 1109 Wilhelm Road, Daryl and Kristi Gade - Most Elegant; 605 Beech, Eleanor Sterman - Most Festive; 106 E. 8th St., Jim and Marlene Svenkesen - Most Unique. Other winners are : 506 Walnut, Ron and Carmen Ladd, 410 Walnut, Chris Timm; 410 Chestnut, Mike and Pat Reher; 417 E. 4th St., Kevin and Wynette Culp; 685 Sim...
If my late father had a favorite winter day, it would have occurred on Dec. 22, 2015, this year. That was the day when the nights started getting shorter and the days started getting longer. As he got older and entered the long dark winter of his own lifetime, I think those ever-longer nights and ever-briefer days would remind him of his own life slipping away. He always looked forward to Dec. 22. He would have a spring in his step as he got up early to mark the fact that we had all made it...
We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety Fifth Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe e...
It was reported in the Dec. 17 issue that Texas Trail Market requested the $170 rental fee for the community center to be waived by the Town of Pine Bluffs. The request was actually made by Sonja Fornstrom who runs the community center, not Texas Trail Market. The paper apologizes for the inaccuracy....
Sarah Kessler Chaires and Luke Tillman Chaires, of Torrington, announce the birth of their first child, Morgan Kate Chaires, on Nov. 25, 2015, at 7:21 a.m. in Scottsbluff, Ne. Morgan Kate weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are John and Nancy Kessler of LaGrange, and Chuck and Susan Chaires of Egbert.... 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
Pine Bluffs Branch The Pine Bluffs Branch Library will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day, and Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dinner and a Movie: The Iron Lady Tuesday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to shatter barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. (Adults; Pine...
Burn Town Clerk Toni McNamar says there will not be a Burns Day in 2016 as there don't seem to be enough people interested to help put it on. McNamar informed Burns Town Council Dec. 15 the event is a big deal to prepare and four or five people are not enough to staff it. Kim Kranz said those who have worked Burns Day in the past did a good job but now they are not able to do it anymore and she feels there are a lot of negative comments towards them for not doing it. Council member Dennis Bastian said he understands and that there does not...
Coach Will Gray nearly had his boys go unbeaten over the weekend at the Tiger Jamboree, if it hadn't been for a last second comeback by Greybull last Friday. As it stands, the boys have a 5-2 record heading into the winter break. Greybull The Hornets were poised to hand the Buffaloes their first loss of the season. Greybull held a slight 14-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, but PB answered back in the second to lead 30-21 at the half. Both teams were evenly matched in the third, with...
After a 4-0 start, the Lady Hornets headed into Lusk with plenty of momentum. If it wasn’t for a slim loss to Hill City (SD) over the weekend, the ladies would still be unbeaten. Arvada-Clearmont The Lady Hornets were scheduled to play Cheyenne South Sophomores during the weekend, but inclement weather prevented Cheyenne South from making the trip. To fill the gap in the schedule, the PB girls played a half game against Arvada-Clearmont. The Lady Hornets led 15-1 in the first period and kept the Panthers at bay in the second to get the 32-12 w...
Despite dropping two of four matches over last weekend in Wright, the Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling team were able to salvage a fifth place placing at the Wright Christmas Dual. In Pool A, Wright came out on top 42-36, but Burns was able to rebound against Newcastle/Hulett for a 42-24 win. The Natrona JV squad beat Burns 66-12 but Burns was able to even things out with a 40-36 victory over the Torrington JV team. In the placing rounds, Burns edged out Southeast 39-36 for a fifth place finish. Next on the wrestling schedule is a Dec. 31 trip to...
The Pawnee Coyotes boys basketball team fell to 1-5 on the season when they lost 49-39 to Union Colony Dec. 15. Bryce Schnug led the Coyotes with 16 points, followed by Drew Ellis with 10 points. “We played them pretty even, except for the second quarter,” said Coyotes head coach Tim Brunell. “We needed more patience in getting better shots, moving and passing the ball better. I like the hustle and try that we continue to show up with, but we are working toward more complete team play and execution. After the break, I expect that we will impro...
Monday Women 1. Pine Bowl, 305 2. Exxon, 281 3. Texas Trail Market, 267 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Christy Barker, 272 Handicap series: Sara Mullins, 726 Scratch game: Christy Barker, 210 Scratch series: Christy Barker, 533 Wednesday Mixed 1. Alisha’s Team, 23 2. High West, 22 3. Ray’s Team, 19 Women’s Highs Handicap game: Christy Loyd, 268 Handicap series: Christy Loyd, 690 Scratch game: Christy Loyd, 200 Scratch series: Christy Loyd, 486 Men’s Highs Handicap game: Tory Floy, 295 Handicap series: Brian Heithoff, 767 Scratch game: Brian Hei...
After starting the season with a 2-2 record, the Burns Broncs were able to get on the winning side of things last weekend, taking two of three games at the Tiger Jamboree in Lusk and improving to 4-3. Arvada-Clearmont Last Friday, Burns faced Arvada-Clearmont on the first day of play. The game was evenly matched in the first quarter, with each team scoring 13 points. The Broncs pulled ahead in the second, outscoring the Panthers 16-7 and taking a 29-20 lead into the break. The game stayed even for the third quarter as Burns took a slight edge...
The Burns Lady Broncs went into play last weekend with a 2-2 record. After taking two out of three at the Tiger Jamboree in Lusk, the girls are now 4-3 as they head into the winter break. Greybull Last Friday, the Lady Broncs played Greybull in the first game of a doubleheader. After Burns went ahead 9-6 in the first quarter, both teams scored four in the second to give the Lady Broncs a halftime lead of 13-10. The Lady Buffaloes doubled up Burns 8-4 in the third to get within one point, but the Lady Broncs were able to outdo Greybull 10-8 in...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of $40 million to help ranchers and other partners in 11 western states restore and protect sagebrush habitat for greater sage-grouse on privately-owned land. The Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) partnership uses seven focus species, including sage grouse, to steer public and private conservation investments that improve struggling landscapes and strengthen agricultural operations. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) uses the Sage Grouse Initiative to build on the s...
The next 55 And Up Club potluck luncheon will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, 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 family and friends. There will also be a door prize. Carol Enderson will have a slide presentation of one of the families’ most recent trips. Merry Christmas from the Hereford Community Church. On Sunday morning, Dec. 20, Leslie, Alison and Ozzy Mickelson lit the 4th Advent candle. S...
Well, today is Christmas Eve. It seems like many of us await this day/evening all year long. It is the accumulation of one year gone, the good and bad of it, our accomplishments and failures. Our hopes, dreams, joy and sadness all gone and us ready for another year, another chance. May each of you enjoy this Christmas Season, and may the true meaning of the season be with you all year long. Evening candlelight services will be held at the Harrisburg Community Church this evening at 6 p.m. and...
Have you ever been out on a clear December evening, enjoying the twilight and stars above shining down on the crisp white fields of snow? Then, out of the clear blue, wisps of fog drift across the road in front of you. Soon, the light streams turn into puffs and then a thick cloud is blocking your way. But the stars are still twinkling above, their shine almost dimming the hassle of the fog. Christmas season is similar to that evening drive. We all start out enjoying the sparkle and shine and...
Q: Can I purchase my 2016 fishing and small game licenses now? A: Yes, you can purchase 2016 licenses for fishing and small game now and be set to go on Jan. 1, 2016. Don’t forget that you will also need to purchase a 2016 Conservation Stamp. You can purchase your licenses and stamp online, or at any Game and Fish regional office, Cheyenne Headquarters office, or from any license selling agent. With any Ask Game and Fish question please consult the 2015 hunting regulations for more specific information....
The Burns Elementary Sixth-Grade Band performed four songs to start off the school's 3-6 Winter Concert on Dec. 14. The band treated the audience to "Jingle Bells," "My Dreydl," "Up on the Housetop" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas." The third-graders showed off their recorder skills by performing "Hot Cross Buns" during the concert. The fifth-grade class was feeling the holiday spirit by the end of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."...
I would like to start by wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is surrounded by family and friends to share in the holiday season together. This is a truly wonderful time of the year! There is an educational opportunity for everyone interested in no-till crop production practices that is easy to use and is generated via email across our state. Once you belong to the [email protected] you are able to post an email on any topic you are interested in discussing about no-till crop...
It’s Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! How about this weather? I recall it being this cold last year, but I don’t recall this much snow still on the ground. I just recently celebrated my one year anniversary with the Pine Bluffs Post, and next week I will celebrate one year as the General Manager. The past year has been a roller coaster of events, some good and some not so good; but then again, isn’t that usually how things go in business? I have met many new people under a variety of circu...
With state budget cuts for local governments imminent, local towns are bracing to feel the impact. According to a press release issued Dec. 3 from the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, Governor Matt Mead released his biennial budget for fiscal years 2017-2018 on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in which he requested $90 million for local government. The 2015-2016 budget and supplemental budget provided $183 million for local government, making the Governor’s request a 50.8 percent total reduction in funding. Albin Mayor and WAM Board Member Kelly K...
