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It is always great to have a fundraiser to help the students in the school. This fund raiser was for the Pine Bluffs Elementary students. It was held to help with prizes that the students will be earning for their school work. Every quarter the teachers reward the students for their hard work. This fundraiser will help with just that. The students were to bring in their change to have the highest class that collected the most money. They did this throughout homecoming week to help with the...
It is so important for people to help others, be it activities in school and the communities. This helps with mental health and for people to know they are needed in the world. Merina Theobald has bloomed into a wonderful butterfly. She is the daughter of Wanda and Curt Theobald. The family has been in the Pine Bluffs community for over a 100 years. Each decade of generations has shown leadership in the community. It is not surprising that Theobald is continuing the tradition of leadership and h...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom called the October 16 meeting of the Pine Bluffs town Council to order at 6:00 p.m., and following the welcome and the pledge of allegiance town Council got down to business. Councilmember Allie Leitza made a motion to accept the agenda and approve it. It was seconded by Councilmember Dave Crouse , and the motion passed. Moving onto the consent agenda. A motion was made to accept the consent agenda by Councilmember Leitza and was seconded by Councilmember Dennis Michaud,...
The saying goes, "newer isn't always better," and while I typically tend to agree with that, newer might be better when it comes to glucose monitoring technology. In recent years we have seen rapid development and uptake of new types of glucometers, leaving fewer and fewer patients with diabetes using the old standby fingerstick method of blood sugar monitoring. Let me be clear: not every patient with diabetes needs a fancy new continuous glucometer (CGM). The cost might be higher, and there is...
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office’s mental health unit has been certified by the Department of Health to complete Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessments. Inmates cannot apply for addiction treatment beds or be sentenced until an ASI has been completed. In the past, the ASI assessments could take months to be completed, costing taxpayers and delaying treatment. Sheriff Kozak said, “It’s been a goal of mine for our LCSO mental health professionals to be able to complete an ASI so we can help people overcome substance abuse and move through...
Laramie, Wyo. — Oct. 16, 2024 — The University of Wyoming has partnered with Colorado State University to offer monthly webinars addressing opportunities and challenges in the outdoor recreation industry. Titled “Outdoor Recreation Knowledge Exchange: Wyoming and Colorado Roundup,” the inaugural five-session series is a collaborative effort organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, the University of Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative, and Colorado State University’s Office of Engagement and Extensi...
Confusion. And deceit. The world is full of it. With the passing of every election cycle, it seems to me that it continually worsens. Rather than telling the truth and being forthright with the American people, candidates use fear mongering tactics and deception to create confusion. Although trillions of bits of information are at our fingertips in our modern society, it is increasingly difficult to disseminate the truth from the falsities and inaccuracies. There is so much misinformation, even...
Lingle, Wyo. - Oct. 16, 2024 - Nearly 12,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to Food Bank of Wyoming during the fourth annual potato harvest at the University of Wyoming's James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) last month. The potato harvest, made possible through a partnership between SAREC, Food Bank of Wyoming and UW Extension's Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), is part of ongoing efforts to address food security in Wyoming. "We had another successful...
Thanksgiving in October? It might be one of the first questions for anyone who has not attended the Annual Fall Dinner. Then, the next question is why? So we answer, why not! It is a perfect time to give thanks. Thanks should always be given all the time. St. Paul's Fall Turkey Dinner was on October 20th. This dinner was incredible. It is prepared months ahead of time. The planning and ordering of turkeys is not a small job. Plus figuring out how much food is needed each year. The ladies at St....
The tradition of who can decorate and be the most creatIve is always the challenge of cupcake wars. A person can watch cupcake wars on television, but it is always great to see them up close. The Pine Bluffs High School Food class has this challenge in their classroom. All classes have the opportunity to be in the contest. The students are always up for the challenge. It is always great to see what they will come up with. There was 19 sets of cupcakes entered in this challenge. The first entry...
Candidates running for Laramie County School District 2 are: Area C - Heidi Romsa; Area D - Jerrid Wiles; Area E - Julianne Randall; and Matt Haas; Area F - Mike Olson and Dean Tidyman. Dean (DJ) Tidyman is running for Laramie County School District #2 in Area F. He said, “I am running because it is time for me to step up. To help direct the kids and be part of the school board. I am doing this for the teachers so the teachers can help the kids. I believe that there is a lot that the teachers do not get. They get overlooked. They are the o...
Official Laramie County General Election Voter Info & Sample Ballot Election Day - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Important Information about Your Voting Experience Vote Centers open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Not registered to vote? You can register at the polls on Election Day! Bring your Wyoming Driver's License. If you do not have a Wyoming license, you may bring acceptable government issued ID. Already registered? Bring your I.D. to vote. It's the law! Bring an acceptable...
On Tuesday, October 15th, Larry Williams returned to Pine Bluffs to give a wonderful piece of history back to Pine Bluffs. Williams, who used to live in Pine Bluffs, had purchased Doc Morris's building back in 1982. With much construction and renovations - a new roof and inside remodeling, he turned it into his barbershop. The barbershop was up and running for eight years. During the renovations, Williams discovered many documents and things relating to Pine Bluffs, it citizens and history....
The residents of Burns have been concerned about the Burns Youth league. On the agenda for the night was more discussion about the Burns Youth League and different parts of the town. The Burns Town Council meet on October 14th. For public comment Trevor Madler had some concerns about the gravel on the south side of the north building. He requested a date for putting solid concrete in. The council will figure that out. For new business for the night was one renewal of a lease and and a new lease for an organization in the community. Hughes...
On the agenda for the evening was the Mobile Home /RV Park and the heaters at the community center. The Albin council meet on October 10th. The ambulance report was given by Zane Willert. There was a donation received in the memory of Bob Moore. The town of Albin, the Albin Ambulance crew and the board would like to thank the family for the donation. They have found some equipment for the new ambulance that is not too high in cost. The maintenance report was given by council member Bob Anderson. The lead report is due on October 16th. They...
To go to college or to not go to college, that is the question. The University of Wyoming has a summer High School Institute camp for Juniors that has been going on for 40 years. The students apply on line. Two Pine Bluffs High school Juniors attended the three weeks long camp this past summer. The students get to experience a bit of college life during this time, minus the homework. Thomas Reifschneider and Kenzie Storm had the honor to go and were able to enjoy the experience. Storm said, "We...
This month I would like to update you on a few projects in town that I mentioned earlier this summer. Work on the Prairie View Subdivision kicked off with a ground breaking ceremony on September 19th. It was great to see so many citizens and interested parties in attendance to help us celebrate this momentous day. I would like to recognize Kim Patterson and the Town staff for all their work in putting this great event together. Prospect Construction has been hard at work installing sewer lines, laying out roads and moving dirt. The Council has...
A centennial celebration of Cheyenne Eagle Scouts will be held on the evening of Friday, October 25th at the LCCC Clay Pathfinder Building. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and honor those who have achieved this important milestone in Scouting BSA. Come one, come all to this once-in-a-lifetime event! One-hundred years ago, the first Boy Scout in Cheyenne achieved the rank of Eagle. To celebrate this landmark occasion, a dinner gala will be held. Everyone including Eagle Scouts of all ages, friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and...
"Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?" "First, tell me more about your hip pain." Hip pain is a common complaint which can have a variety of causes. The first thing that comes to mind is arthritis of the hip joint. The hip is a ball and socket joint. The main upper leg bone, the femur, has a rounded top called the head. Under the head of the femur is the neck, which can often be what breaks when someone suffers a hip fracture. Arthritis and wear and tear over...
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming joins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing $1,483,668 in domestic violence and victim services grants to combat intimate partner violence and assist victims of violence, survivors, and their families in Wyoming. This comes as the nation observes October as Domestic Awareness Month. Domestic violence is prevalent in nearly every Wyoming community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race,...
Turnout on day one of early voting in Laramie County set a record yesterday as 754 voters cast ballots ahead of the November General Election. According to Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee, the previous record, set in 2020, was 313. Early voting continues in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex, 309 W. 20th St., through Nov. 4. The early voting polling place is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for county holidays. There will be no early voting on Monday, Oct. 14, because of Columbus Day. Three satellite early voting option...
Rawlins, Wyo. - Oct. 9, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Extension has released a new, user-friendly resource to help gardeners, landowners and agricultural producers identify effective weed control options. The digital guide, which is presented in an easy-to-read table format, offers treatment suggestions for specific Wyoming state-designated noxious weeds, county-declared weeds and common garden weeds. Potential control methods for each weed are ranked as effective, somewhat effective and...
For the last few years, the garden at Linford Elementary School in Laramie has been dormant. With Laramie's short growing season that spans the months when school is out of session, it's been a challenge to keep the garden going. All of that changed this year when Linford librarian Stefanie Hunt connected with Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) educator Ruth Lake. "I've helped with the garden in the past, and it was kind of in shambles the past couple years," said Hunt. "So, we wanted to partner...
Laramie, Wyo.-Oct. 15, 2024-The University of Wyoming is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew Helie as the new associate director of UW Extension, where he will provide leadership for the 4-H Youth Development program. As one of two associate directors, Helie will oversee 4-H educators statewide and guide the team at the Wyoming State 4-H Office. "Through the interview process, it became clear that Dr. Helie invests in people and has valued relationships through his career," says...
Local Breast Cancer Survivors Nicole Sisson The news that yourself or someone you know has cancer is a scary development in one's life. But for a woman to hear that she has breast cancer is a shock. Cancer in any form is scary and shocking. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride for the fighter and the family of that fighter. Nicole Sisson received such news when she had a mammogram two years ago. She went into get her yearly mammogram, and that is when they found the spot. It was so small...
