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The crowns are on the heads and the sashes are draped over the shoulders of this year's Pine Bluffs Trail Days 2022 Royalty, Queen Abby Gray and her Attendant Madelyn Brown. Gray was last years attendant but is this year, Queen. She is a senior at Pine Bluffs High School this year. Gray said, "I really had lots of fun last year but this year has been different. People recognize me this year. Plus, they ask questions and they want to take pictures. It really is fun. My main goal is to put myself...
The stage is painted and set and the actors and actresses are practicing their lines to get ready for opening night. On August 4th at 7:20 p.m. is opening night for the Pine Bluffs Trail Days Melodrama this year. This has been happening for years at Trail Days. This is the start of the events for the weekend. The drama, the acting, and characters of a certain time. This year the melodrama is "The Pony Expresso" or the "The Villain Came to a Grinding Halt" by Rachel Davidson. There is major...
You live and breathe a part of the past that is set up with knowledge and to learn every day at a museum. On June 25th the Texas Trail Museum had their annual meeting at 1 p.m. at the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60. It started with president Scott Zimmerman welcoming everyone. He introduced all the board people that were at the meeting along with the staff. Mary Chowns has been working at the Texas Trail Museum for seven years. He then had the guest's introduce themselves with a...
After the meeting was called to order shortly after 7:00 p.m., Mayor Justin Fornstrom welcomed everyone and then led the town council and visitors in saying the Pledge of Allegiance. After everyone was seated, the meeting started with the business at hand, Councilmember - Allie Leitza made a motion to accept the Consent agenda, which was seconded and passed. The council then moved on to do the third reading of Ordinance 2022-07. Mayor Fornstrom and Councilmember Leitza reclused themselves from this. The reading was done and they asked for...
Bunny and Allan Jones are the Pine Bluffs Grand Marshal for Trail Days 2022. They were excited but asked "why?" "We haven't done anything fantastic in the community!" Bunny Higday's family moved to Pine Bluffs during the depression after losing their farm. They stayed at her grandmother's hotel for a while. The hotel was the Pine Bluffs Hotel, Saddle and Livery that was located on Main Street. It is now the empty lot next to FYZICAL Therapy & Balance center. Allen Jones' family moved to Pine Blu...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), welcomed Dr. Holly Krutka, executive director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming, to the committee. Krutka testified before the committee at a hearing to examine federal regulatory authorities governing the development of interstate hydrogen pipelines, storage, import, and export facilities. Barrasso introduced Krutka to the commit...
Early and absentee voting for the August Primary election started on 1 July, with a record 161 voters turning out to cast their ballots on the first day. After 10 days of early voting in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex, more than 1400 voters had cast their ballots as of July 15. Nearly 460 voters have returned their absentee mail ballots to the Clerk’s office where they will be secured until Primary Election Day (Aug. 16). The Clerk’s office has mailed out just over 2500 absentee ballots to voters requesting them. Ear...
We at the Pine Bluffs Police, Pine Bluffs, WY would like to remind everyone to take precautions to better protect their property. In years past, outdated phrases such as "Lock it or lose it," were used in campaigns that reminded residents to not leave vehicles and other valuables unsecured. We here at the PD do not like that insinuation that your property is just "lost," and instead would like to encourage residents to, "Lock and Protect It." Property Security Tips: 1. Make locking external door...
At least it feels like it sometimes. No, there aren't any body snatchers around. At least that I know of. But at this time of year the noxious weeds seem to be taking over. As I walked through a pasture of cheatgrass recently I felt like it was "snatching" me. I rail often about dalmatian toadflax as one of our greatest weed problems but it isn't the only one. Among the list of many plant species that are considered to be invasive there are two others that are at the top of the list with...
Megan Degenfelder is one of the candidates running for Superintendent of Public Instruction. I had the opportunity to interview her for this critical position earlier this month. What I found most interesting about Ms. Degenfelder is that she isn’t a career educator. Instead, she has a background in economics and the private sector. I’m sure you’ll find her interview interesting as well. Due to the length of the interview it has been broken into two parts. Part 2 will run next week. Mike: Megan, would you tell our readers a little bit about...
Chaplain (Major General) Thomas L. Solhjem became the United States Army's 25th Chief of Chaplains on May 31, 2019. He is ordained as a minister and endorsed as an Army chaplain by the General Council of the Assemblies of God; and he has served in multiple key assignments and on multiple deployments, supporting a wide array of Army units and Soldiers. As the Chief of Chaplains, Chaplain (Major General) Solhjem leads the Army Chaplain Corps in providing religious support to the Soldiers,...
Trucks are usually lined up going to the elevators, but not so much this year. The Wheat harvest has started for 2022. They are in the middle of it right now, it started late because the fields were green which is not ripe. In Laramie County the yield has an average of 30 percent. But this year is different for traditional and organic farmers. Wheat is planted in winter to harvest in summer. This year the wheat was looking good until late May. That is when the area received a big last freeze....
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Money will be available for qualified Laramie County Community College students to assist with the cost of childcare during the Fall 2022 semester. The LCCC Emergency Childcare Assistance Grant provides funds for students enrolled in a degree, credit diploma or certificate program, whether they take those classes in-person, online or in a hybrid. Citizens, non-citizens and international students all may qualify. Qualified students must also experience one or more of the following hardships related to childcare costs: Underem...
The streets were lined with people who were attending or participating in the parades when you drove in to Albin. July 9th the list of activities were extensive for the town of Albin. At the fire station starting at 8 a. m. the Burns FFA sponsored a pancake breakfast to help get everyone kick started for the days festivities. At 9:30 a.m. the kids' parade hit the streets. The princess float lead the parade. Only one princess along with her sister was able to attend the parade. The princesses...
New signs are coming to Burns. The Burns council met on July 11th at 6:30 p.m. for their regular meeting. Shepherd's Closet thanked the council for the rooms in the South Burns Plex. They have been there for 10 years. The Burns town council thanked them for their service and their hard work. Lions Club report given by president Kayla Madler. In July there was no meeting. They did ask to use the South Burns Plex on October 22 for October fest. County Club with be playing and they are working on signing a polka band. There will be early voting...
Sprinkles and syrups lined the table. On the Fourth of July the Pine Bluffs Lions Club hosted an Ice Cream Social. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club is always looking to help others out. This time it was for the Pine Bluffs Historical Society that the Pine Bluffs Lions Club was raising money for. The ice cream social was from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p. m. at the Pine Bluffs Park. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club decorated the area to be in the patriotic mood. The ice cream was donated from different places that...
The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science); BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts); BGS (Bachelor of General Studies); BM (Bachelor of Music); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSAR (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering); BSCH (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering); BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science); BSE (Bachelor of Science in Economics); BSFC (Bachelor of Science in Family and...
After over 10 years of being a minister, Pastor Gale Graves has retired. She started in the Hillsdale Methodist Church then moved to the Carpenter Methodist Church until they closed the church. She worked in Cheyenne helping some at Grace United Methodist Church. Before that, Graves was a teacher for Laramie County District School #1. She taught in elementary in different grades and title I. She then retired from School District No.1. Graves went to school to be a minister. She loves working wit...
The clippers were sharp and the clean clothes were ready. Crossroads Community Church was doing the Make A Difference Day on June 25th that is an all day event. This started last year. The Church realized the people in town needed help. They had some that called in and filled out a paper out on what they needed done. This year they had eight places to work on for others in town. The workers teamed up with the leaders and equipment for the job of each person. But first there was breakfast rolls to give them super energy. Some needed a hedge...
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State University released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. A total of 638 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 141 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Congratulations to Jason Weller, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming to the Dean's List....
Last week I discussed the health benefits of garlic. This is one of the more fascinating plants I've grown, not just for health, but for flavor as well. It's a plant that anyone can grow with little effort. I will throw out a word of caution here. Although you can go to the store and buy a garlic bulb it won't be a variety that will thrive in Wyoming. Nearly all of the garlic in the store is a variety called California White. It requires a warmer climate and a longer growing season. You may be a...
Is it just me or does it seem like a lot of people have lost their little, pea-pickin’ minds in the last few months? We all know that Wyoming has two seasons, winter and road construction but every two years we have another season: campaign season. This year it seems doubly crazy and it’s lasting a lot longer. Ever since January 2021 the crazies have been coming out in droves, almost like flies to a rotting carcass. This spring has been even worse. On a national level the Roe v. Wade leak started an avalanche of crazy behavior from the Lef...
Honoring our military veterans is done in many ways, and shown in many different forms. Flags, ribbons, patches and stickers display a form of thank you, pride in and a legion to our veterans. This honor is bestowed to all that have served and in every branch of service. In the town of Pine Bluffs, there are a couple of well known veteran displays. The Pine Bluffs Memorial Park on Main Street is the newest one and recently held a dedication for the "wall" 'America the Beautiful' with Governor...
You may see farm equipment on the road in Pine Bluffs all year round. But most likely you will encounter farm vehicles on the road during harvest in the fall or planting season in the spring. Next time you are on the road, keep these tips from Pine Bluffs Police Department in mind to ensure you, your family, and stay safe. Passing farm equipment is okay, but it is imperative to understand when the right time is to pass a slow-moving vehicle. When preparing to pass a farm vehicle on the road, be...
