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Patriot Day is the annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured (6,000+) and the 2996 who died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. "As we join in serving causes greater than ourselves and honoring those we lost, we are reminded of the ways that the victims of 9/11 live on -- in the people they loved, the lives they touched, and the courageous acts they inspired. On Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, we pledge to...
A native of western Nebraska has returned for a special event bringing awareness to Veterans with mental issues and suicides. Jason Hanner will start his "Walk across Nebraska" at the Wyoming/Nebraska border near Pine Bluffs. Hanner got started back in 2018/2019 with WalkforVets. "I reconnected with a sailor I served with in Cincinnati where I heard he was involved with an organization building camaraderie with former service members via go-kart racing. A young member of that team overdosed and...
The tables were lined with people eating supper at the Archaeology site in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. This was an end of the season celebration. The Archaeology dig site has a history way back in time before Pine Bluffs even existed. There are pictures and information on how the dig got started. This year Lois Rageth and Kamie Tangeman had the pleasure of giving the tours through the site. Rageth realizes how important it is and how little she knew before working at the site. Throughout Rageth's...
Albin has a new face as principal, or do they? For this principal is still helping in her classes. Christina Nusbaum is the new principal for Albin Elementary. Nusbaum started out as a para in 1993. She shared the job with Jen McMahon for two years at Pine Bluffs Elementary. She then received a teaching job at Grover Elementary in Grover, Colorado. Nusbaum taught Kindergarten through 3rd grade for ten years. After that she moved to Albin Elementary, where she taught fifth and sixth grade math. N...
Shoes for kids and shoes for adults. Every year, Hirst Applegate, LLP host Kicks 4 Kidz. They help the Laramie County School District #1 and Laramie County School District # 2 students obtain shoes. It started with a few of the teachers being concerned about students that do not have shoes for gym class. It does not matter what time of year it is for the students. So, the Hirst Applegate Employees decided to do something about it and help the schools. The event for participants of all ages is...
A new exercise place has come to Pine Bluffs. Tone & Tan is a new business that held their open house on September 1st from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This is a circuit gym. A person starts anywhere on a machine. You work out for 30 seconds at each station resting or jogging in between each machine. You do this three times around the gym on the machines to get a full workout. Then you do this three times a week to see results. The machines work a different area of the body. It helps tone and...
Nobody would disagree that Wyoming is one of the more conservative states in the US. Yet our legislature, in many ways, does not reflect the values of the electorate. Ranked choice voting has been lauded by Democrats and the Left as how Wyoming should conduct its voting for several years. I heard Senator Rothfuss (D-Laramie) testify before the Senate Corporations Committee multiple times while Tara Nethercott was the Chair. The committee has, so far, rejected the concept. During the Joint Corporations Committee meeting on August 25th the topic...
What is a "Patriot"? According to the Oxford dictionary, a patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. This does not require a uniform, but sometimes does....a policeman, a fireman, a member of the United States Armed Forces. Looking back at September 11, 2001 many can look back and remember with fear, sadness, worry and eventually anger. It was a time of disbelief that this horrible tragedy could happen in our country. Ye...
Although it's hard to believe, it's September and winter is right around the corner. Today I'm expecting another 90 plus degree day with no rain in sight and low humidity. That we're already dry is no revelation to anyone but this puts our winter preparation into high gear to get ready for what some are predicting to be a colder, wetter winter season, starting in December. I'm actually hoping for another month of warm weather. It doesn't have to be as hot as it is now but planting garlic and...
Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. More Hispanics than ever before are seizing the opportunity to create new businesses which improve their cities and neighborhoods. Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, and own and operate more than 350,000 businesses nationwide employing over 3 million people and counting. Both President Biden, and SBA A...
Colorful glass that was soldered together is what Dawn Smith does. At the Laramie County Fair, Dawn Smith received lots of ribbons for her projects. Smith has only been working on stained glass for eighteen months. She had a friend encourage her to take a one-day class. Smith and her daughter Jennifer Winslow did it together. She figured she could teach 4-H members to make projects. Smith loves the colors and the different patterns to create the projects. After the one-day class they decided to...
'I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!' At least that is true with the Pine Bluffs Lions Club. They hosted an ice cream booth in the park during Pine Bluffs Trails Days this year, as one of their fund raisers. They had over 75 people stop by the booth to get ice cream and donated for the cold yummy treat. The ice cream was donated by the Texas Trail Market. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club raises money to help the community with different projects and organizations. They have been...
Not only school did begin for the students but for the teachers also. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center was honoring the teacher's with a welcome back to school breakfast on August 18th at 7:00 a.m. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center board served the teacher's a delicious, nutritious breakfast. They dished up pancakes, sausage, water, coffee and yogurt. Around 20 teachers from the Pine Bluffs schools showed up to receive a great start on the new school year. For some teachers it was their first time...
The tables were packed with items covering every inch in the Hillsdale Methodist Church hall. The Hillsdale Ladies hold this garage sale every year to raise money for scholarships and families that need help in the community. The ladies just ask community members to bring in their unwanted items. Some people even set up booths of their own. The first items that went right away were a few church pews. A sewing machine, the ladies will even show a buyer how it works, clothes, shoes, and bedding some new items but others used. For the kids there...
Congratulations to Burns High School senior Dajlit Kaur! Kaur has been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. Kaur earned this recognition because of her academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. She's accomplished these milestones during an immensely demanding period of her high school career. Kaur has been awarded recognition (award key below): Award Key: • National African American Rec...
CASPER, Wyo., August 30, 2022 – Wyoming State Director for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Glenn Pauley announced USDA is investing over $28,000 in critical infrastructure through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “Rural Development’s REAP grants support the vitality of rural small businesses. Businesses and ag operations that take advantage of this program can save money on their energy costs, and diversify their energy usage,” said Pauley. “We know that profit margins may be tight sometimes, and this prog...
This is the first year I've tried potatoes so I'm completely unfamiliar with growing and harvesting. So far, the growing piece of the equation seems to be going well. The plants are about two and a half feet tall and lush. I've been able to keep the potato beetles off so they even have most of their foliage. Last week I dug up one of the plants to see how the potatoes were developing, hoping I could start harvesting, and they weren't ready. I had about five good sized potatoes (supper) and a...
The Wyoming legislature, specifically Senator Cale Case of Fremont County, is once again trying to influence elections in Wyoming. The voters spoke and Case, among others, didn’t like their choice for Secretary of State. Chuck Gray won the Republican nomination and Case, along with his liberal cohort, think they know better than the voters. This isn’t the first time Case abused his senior position in the legislature to overturn the will of the voters. In 2013, Case used his position to strip the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Cindy Hil...
A common question as the visitors step up to the table of cookies....What kinds do you have and what is this for? The types and flavors of cookies change each time, but it never changes as to what it is for. "It is for our Veterans...so we can help them when they need help-either with assistance in paying a bill, or gas in their vehicle or food for their table." explains Unit 60 President Diane Wise. Not only is this a great way to bring in monies for our veterans in need, but it is a great way...
The park was full of people at Grover, Colorado. It was the annual Grover Day on August 27th. Grover Day started in 2004. In June was the Memorial Rodeo, but Grover Day is a time for the town to just have fun as a community. Of course, they invited anyone and everyone to come and have fun with the community. All the activities are free. The day started at 10:00 a.m. with the cars lined up at the Pawnee High School. The cars would come and go throughout the day. The years and makes of the cars we...
It's back for the second year in a row. Bushnell Days was August 20th for the whole day. The parade started at 10:00 a.m. with the Donald Eisenhauser American Legion Post # 60 as the color guard. It was filled with queens, a king, princesses, and a prince. The horses pranced through the parade knowing how absolutely fabulous they looked. High West Energy and Klenda trucks rolled through the streets. But the support of all the different fire departments was enlightening for the day. Kimball...
The teachers were in the classroom waiting for the students and parents. August 17th and August 18th was the open house back to school for Laramie County District #2. Albin and Carpenter's were August 17th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. give or take a little different for each time. In Albin the new principal, Christina Nusbaum was at the door greeting the students and parents. Stacy Malm the secretary was helping make sure students were registered in the school. Then they took the students and...
An update on the Master Plan was held on August 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. A short presentation was given by the committee on the last stages of the Master Plan. Right now, they are fine tuning it with the help of this meeting and online input. In the back were boards of what their goals are in different areas. Plus, on the tables were maps of what they are proposing. The areas are community character and services, transportation, housing, recreation and natural resources, economic development, and utilities and infr...
It was the last meeting for council member Jeff Appleman. The Burns Town council met on August 22nd at 5:30 p.m. It was a short meeting. First was the approval of vouchers. Council member Judy Johnstone made a motion to approve and council member Dennis Bastian seconded it. All approved. Mayor Jim Clark reported there are a few different people in town. He then went through the different reports. Council member Johnstone mentioned that Visit Cheyenne came up with an idea of putting round pipes around town for people to post different events...
Two quotes and one bid were discussed at the Albin Town Council meeting. On August 11th the Albin Town Council met at 7 p.m. for their once a month meeting. For old business the lunch program report states it is looking good. First item on new business was the bid for the mobile home/RV park. The council looked at the cost and what the company would be doing. Council member Jeremiah Johnson made a motion the accept the bid from Pine Bluffs Sand & Gravel. Council member Bob Anderson seconded it. All approved. Next was a quote on the sprinklers...
