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The pies just kept coming in the door of Pine Bluffs Community Center for the Lawrence Anderson Memorial Pie Social held on June 30th. It was the 40th anniversary for the Pie Social that is held every two years in Pine Bluffs. This event is to have people get to hear about the candidates that are running for office in the different areas. The night was incredible. Most of the candidates were at the event. The candidates had information set out on tables for the people to peruse to learn about...
Jim Zitek, the owner of Pine Bowl believes that bowling is a family affair. Jim, his son Chris and grandson Tristen all competed at state and national bowling championship matches. According to Jim Zitek there were eight teams of five that competed in the state and national tournament that were from the local area. All of the team members were bowlers at Pine Bowl. Although the teams and other individuals did not fare so well, one person stood out. Tristen Zitek, grandson of Jim Zitek and son...
Most people, when you say 4H, think of livestock, raising, grooming, feeding and showing your efforts at the state or local fair. Over time the organization has evolved to include some exciting disciplines that young people could be interested in. No longer is 4H just for showing your pets but can include, shooting, archery, sewing and a host of other disciplines. Recently the Laramie County 4H club held its county shooting match. According to Dave Crouse, an instructor in the archery discipline...
The definition of a cowboy is a person that rides a horse who attends cattle. That is only half of what Ronald McDonald is, with his years of experience is beyond that of a basic cowboy. McDonald was one of the 23 inductees to the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. The board selected these cowboys by historical, cultural, literary and educational purposes. They look at ranching history, and what they have done in the state of Wyoming and the culture of being a cowboy. McDonald grew up on a farm and...
The Town of Albin budget hearing for the public was the first item before the Albin Town Council meeting on June 20th, along with a discussion of the prices for the Mobile Home/ RV park. A candidate that is running for Senate District #6, Eric Johnston, introduced himself. He believes in how important it is to support small towns. Johnston said, “I was impressed with the ambulance fund raiser. I was excited for the turn out. In Platte County they have created a special district for the ambulance area. It is new.” Council member Jeremiah Johnson...
Monday evening, the Town of Pine Bluffs had sirens going off, all over town. This was Laramie County Fire District No. 5 walking the streets and sidewalks, going door to door to ask for donations for the annual Fireworks show in Pine Bluffs. Each year, Laramie County Fire District No. 5 takes this approach to help gather up funds to provide a great fireworks show that can be seen for miles. Many residents park down by the ballfield to watch the great display put on by Laramie County Fire...
The Shepherds Closet was one of the top subjects for the council at the Burns council meeting on June 24th. The council approved of a new building permit for Cripple Creek. The address is 602 Horseshoe. It will be single family home. Council member Judy Johnstone was thrilled to announce a new person helping out for Visit Cheyenne. Chantel Young has been in hospitallity for years. She will be representing Burns at the meetings. At the council for old business was the approval of the community clause. The town of Burns met with the Masonic...
June 24, 2024 I start this update by welcoming Leanne Person as the new Town Clerk. She joins us after a long tenure at the Pine Bluffs Elementary School and a stint at the Wyoming Energy Authority. Leanne brings a great deal of experience in problem solving and customer service, both of which are a great benefit to the Town Office. We are thrilled to have her and know you will help us welcome her in this new position. Pine Bluffs residents know that Wyoming has two seasons: winter and construction. Citizens will see many construction projects...
June 10, 2024 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) is proud to announce Megan Degenfelder, Superintendent of Public Instruction, as the recipient of the 2024 Administrator of the Year award. This prestigious honor recognizes Superintendent Degenfelder's strong leadership and dedication to advancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Wyoming. Under Superintendent Degenfelder's leadership, CTE programs across the state have flourished, pro...
The highest percentage of carbon monoxide exposures occur during the winter months. However, carbon monoxide exposures can happen any time of year, especially during natural disasters and power outages. It is imperative that the citizens understand the dangers, the symptoms and how to prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include sleepiness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, vomiting, shortness of breath and convulsions. The first step in treating carbon monoxide poisoning is getting the victim to...
As husband and wife urologists, we talk a lot about the urinary tract and how it affects our patients. In women, the most common urinary concern is incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine. There are several causes and many treatment options exist depending on the type. The two main types of urinary leakage in women are urge urinary incontinence and stress urinary incontinence. For women with urge incontinence, treatment is aimed at improving quality of life disrupted by overactive blad...
It's hard to leave the farm. Especially in the summer. It seems like there is always work to do, no matter how much progress we've made. I decided long ago that if I let our farm dictate our personal life, we'd never leave. Over the years, we've made a very conscious effort to take short trips away from the hustle and bustle of our operation, to enjoy our boys and our time together as family in a different environment, all while hopefully exposing our boys to a world outside of where we live. My...
Laramie, Wyo.-June 18, 2024-The University of Wyoming Extension recently released a new software application that can be used to identify Wyoming plant diseases and pests. The mobile app, called Wyoming Crop Pests, is available for both Android and Apple devices and can be found in app stores by searching "Wyoming Crop Pests". Scott Schell, UW Extension entomologist, developed the tool to help amateur home gardeners and producers identify plant diseases and pests. The Wyoming Crop Pests app...
Curt Gowdy State Park is providing U.S. military veterans an opportunity to get outdoors with a series of veterans’ partner hikes during the summer. Held in partnership with the Veterans Association Recreational Therapy Program, Curt Gowdy State Park will offer multiple veterans’ partner hikes from June until August. For each hike, a volunteer veteran will meet attendees at the Curt Gowdy Visitors’ Center at 10 a.m., determine what trail and distance the group is looking for, and then lead the group on their trek. A Laramie District Inter...
CHEYENNE, WYO. (June 18, 2024) – The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has announced the opening of the 2024 weed bounty program. Now through July, folks can do their part to keep Wyoming wild and beautiful by pulling invasive weeds and exchanging them at their local weed and pest district office for money. Several counties are taking part in their own weed bounty programs across the state, with various payouts per program. For example, the Johnson County Weed and Pest District (JCWP) will pay $1 for a pound of spotted knapweed, h...
This past weekend was the 105th Annual Convention for the American Legion of Wyoming. This was held in Worland, Wyoming. Patrick Sheehan of Senator John Barrasso's office spoke for Senator Barrasso who could not be present due to other commitments. He spoke on behalf of Senator Barrasso and read a letter from Senator Barrasso to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veteran Affairs, in Washington D.C. This concerns all veterans. The letter reads as: John Barrasso Wyoming 307 Dirksen...
Today it is hard to find those who volunteer to move forward and do more each day than they did the day before. Today's world has become a digital explosion of unlimited technology and the backbone of America. There are children with wrist band cell phones and now millions of computer chips are as small as a nano size atom found in liquids. But even today's modern science is not able to replace the miracles that come from within a human mind, heart and soul created by God. His formula of compass...
No one ever wants a loved one to pass on. But being in the military, it is an honor for all the hard work for keeping our freedom. The people that serve are special selfless people that make sure the United States is safe. At Burns Liberty park the Fallen Hero Cart stopped with 30 Patriot Guard Riders. Fallen Soldiers are people that are in the military when they pass away. In the past, the fallen soldiers remains would be flown to where they are from to their family. It seems that the remains...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom welcomed everyone and invited them to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to start off the June 12 meeting of the town council for Pine Bluffs. Once the formalities were done, the town council got down to business, approving, and passing the agenda and the consent agenda . Moving into new business Ordinance number 2024–03 was read for the third reading; Treasurer Kim Patterson at this time gave a report on the budget. She stated: "I am pleased to present the Town of Pine B...
Summer has arrived as well as the fire season. With the dryness of the grasslands in our surrounding areas, it is not unimaginable to see our County Fire Districts assisting each other. Two such fires this past weekend called for assistance from other districts. One fire was south of Pine Bluffs, and District No. 5, Pine Bluffs was notified of smoke south of Pine Bluffs. The called stated that smoke could be seen from an individuals house. Fire Chief Derek Walls checked it out and called for...
Young ones are always helping out in Future Farmers of America and 4-H. Helping show animals and preparing animals for show. These young men and women have extended themselves to help others. Laramie County Ambassadors is a great program for the youth to step it up for leadership. They set programs, help with camps, showcases, and the Laramie County fair along with much more. These kids have to apply to be part of the program. This year, one Laramie County Ambassador is Emma Valois, a Junior at...
Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some powerful health benefits. It may sound strange, but doctors actually can prescribe time outdoors to their patients with the help of a national program, ParkRx.org. This free online program can help a patient track their outdoor activity and discuss more outdoor exercise options with their doctor. In S...
Laramie-The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) awarded $5,500 in college scholarships to nine young Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation members for the 2024-25 school year. "Investing in the youth of our great state as they work to accomplish their academic goals is important to the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation," said Todd Fornstrom, WyFB President. "We are proud to honor these outstanding individuals with college scholarships to play a small part in helping them achieve their goals." The...
Laramie, Wyo.-June 17, 2024-The Wyoming Department of Agriculture announced on June 7 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in one of Wyoming's dairy herds. Wyoming marks the twelfth state with a reported case of the virus since the first confirmed case in March 2024. HPAI has now been detected in more than 80 herds nationwide. According to the FDA, CDC and USDA, the threat of the disease in humans remains low, and consuming pasteurized milk and properly cooked meat is safe....
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses incurred from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024. FSA will issue payments as applications are received and a...
