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The leaves change, the air is crisp and it is time for everyone to celebrate the fall. The Annual Fall Festival was on October 14th at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. Pine Bluffs recreation holds this event every year. They gave out 125 pumpkins to start the season off right. The line for the pumpkins was short at the beginning but hey were giving out pumpkins all day long. With the pumpkins set up folks could get an annual picture for Fall and possibly for their Christmas cards for the...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It is more commonly found in women and though rare in men and children, it does affect them. In women, 297,790 are diagnosed every year. There have been 43,700 women die from this disease. The average age of women who get breast cancer is 50 years old. But it could happen at any age for this disease. The youngest breast cancer victim was at the very young age of eight years old. A girl with a rare secretory carcinoma...
The WBCI’s mission is to raise awareness and fund breast cancer programs in Wyoming with an emphasis on increasing breast health education, financially assisting breast cancer screenings, facilitate patient navigation (gas cards, pay for lodging when going for treatment, provide wigs, etc), and promote survivor services through fundraising efforts across the state. Since inception in 2016, the WBCI has granted over $815,000 in all 23 counties, including a statewide patient navigation voucher program. All proceeds remain in Wyoming and make a p...
The Burns council chambers was full up with Laramie County residents at the Burns council meeting October 9th at 6:00 p.m. At the last council meeting there was an eviction of one the businesses. The meeting started with the normal approval of consent agenda being approved. At the public comment Mayor Jim Clark read the rules for the speakers to follow. They had only three minutes and they have one time to speak. Mayor Clark requested that the speakers stand and spell their name along with if th...
Recently Pine Bluffs Police Department assisted the Department of Criminal Investigation on an arrest that occurred in Pine Bluffs. Roland D. French was arrested on September 29, 2023 at 2:26 p.m. at 4th and Blair Street. He was charged with a 35-7-1031ciii-Possess Controlled Substance-Sch I, II, or III Felony amount; 35-7-1031aii-Manufacsture or Deliver Controlled Substance-Sch-I, II, or Felony amount; 35-7-1042 Attempt and Conspire Felony. Chief of Police Austin Smith stated: "Good Afternoon...
No one wants of go through health issues at anytime especially a person's own health issues. It is hard sometimes to be able to afford the treatments that are necessary and be able to live at the same time. At the Albin Community Center on October 8th a Benefit Dinner was held for Lupe Mendoza. Mendoza and Miguel Olivas have been in the community for years. They have helped with the Mexican people, knowing Spanish and teaching English. The couple always has food for the community. During the...
The Rustic Plate started in March of 2021. Now they are in a battle to survive. It started with Ashley Osterman and Danielle Allman being co owners. The two wanted to help the community. At the time the Rodeo Diner was going through some changes and the town of Burns needed a restaurant. Throughout their time the Rustic Plate has helped lots of people in the community. The first weekend of their opening was a basketball tournament. They served hundreds of people. It was good to see the activity...
Scams are designed to either steal your money or your identity to steal your money later. Scammers have all kinds of techniques to collect personally identifiable information (PII). Once they have it, they can become you, using your identity to open accounts, file taxes, or obtain medical coverage. How identity theft scams work: How do people steal your identity? With enough personal information, a scammer can pretend to be you and commit many crimes. They can make false applications for loans and credit cards, withdraw money from your bank...
Casper, Wyo.-Oct. 3, 2023-Donna Hoffman, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Casper, was recently appointed state coordinator for Wyoming's Master Gardener program. With more than two decades of experience as a Master Gardener coordinator, volunteer and extension educator in Natrona County, she is well suited to the role. "The Master Gardener program has a long history in Wyoming and we have a lot of passionate volunteers who continue to support the program," says Bridger Feuz,...
Laramie, Wyo.-Oct. 4, 2023-For producers interested in evaluating how their bulls perform at high elevation, the University of Wyoming is offering its second annual High Altitude Bull Test and Sale. The program provides data on individual bull performance and offers a venue for producers to market and sell bulls that have undergone pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) testing. It also offers an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in bull development, management and marketing....
Pine Bluffs High School started Homecoming week on Monday. The weeks evening events started with what was to be a painting exercise on how to color your friend. It was attended by at least 30 students from all grades, and everyone enjoyed themselves. In talking with Lily ????? who attended the event, said that she wanted to come to "put paint on some of her friends." Well, that didn't really work out. Ashley Rousseau, cross-country track coach who is also the student council teacher advisor...
October is Agent Orange Awareness Month; a time in which communities around the world can learn about the dangerous chemical Agent Orange and how it affected American Veterans and Vietnamese civilians. “The wounds of war are not always visible; Agent Orange left an indelible mark on the bodies and lives of our brave and unwitting servicemembers, a horrible reminder of the sacrifices they made for our nation and its freedom.” Timothy Sheppard A Brief History Of Agent Orange While it is widely reported that American combat troops did not off...
The fire trucks were lined up inside and outside of the Event Center at Archer. The Laramie County fire districts were having their first Laramie County Emergency Services Open House. Laramie County Fire District #1 opened up their third station next to the Archer Event Center. They had all their truck lined up for the day. People were welcome to check out the station for the day. At the event center, all the other fire districts from Laramie County were set up in the building that included the...
Nowadays people are more cautious about their health. The older a person gets the more concerned they are about the conditions of their body. The High West Energy company is always encouraging Well Being employees to be cognizant of their health throughout the year, as well as the well-being of others. This year they have challenged their employees to be aware of their health and or others health by holding department challenges where each department educates the cooperative about a...
Determining what the town is doing with storm water and snow removal was some of the subjects covered at the meeting of the Pine Bluffs Town council held on Wednesday the 27th at 5:00 p.m. For the consent agenda it was minutes, claims and payroll plus an approval of the project/Engineering invoices. That would be about the central low nitrite deep wells project. At the time the council approved of it all. They included a liquor license of October 14th for the Visit Cheyenne event. Council member Janna Kestner reported that the Pine Bluffs...
The box was on the front table to vote and the pies were lined up in the back. On October 30th, the Pine Bluffs Senior Center's annual meeting took place. In the morning voting of the board members was held and would be announced at the meeting during dinner. There were five people that registered and two write ins. Dema Gilbert, Chuck Radcliffe, Rich Benson, Don Herman, Janyce Harms, Sharon Curless, and Don Randall were the candidates being voted for. The lunch was served my the board members....
Pine Bluffs High School 2023 graduate Jason Mickelson graduated from basic training with the U.S. Air Force. Mickelson is stationed at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. He is the son of Jason and Leslie Mickelson....
Election season, here we come. This is just the beginning of a few candidates that will be running in the next year. Reid Rasner, who will be running against Senator Barrasso held a town hall meeting here on Friday the 30th of September. Rasner is from Casper Wyoming which is fourth generation for his family in Wyoming. Rasner attended the University of Wyoming where he received degrees in English, history, and theater. Rasner left Wyoming for a short and went to Nevada but he missed his home...
Another week of learning and we all know It is always great to learn new things. The University of Wyoming has come the Pine Bluffs Senior Center with the program, Cent$ible Nutrition. This is the third class out of eight classes. Tammy Ware is the educator. Ware gave some of the students papers to fill out that analyzes a persons diet. This was to see what they are eating, the right amount of calories and what nutritions they are getting. In addition, she handed what key nutrients a person...
PINE BLUFFS, WY — October 2, 2023 Visit Cheyenne is set to host a one-of-a-kind event that promises an unforgettable experience for attendees. On Saturday, October 14th, locals and visitors alike are invited to experience the rustic charm of Pine Bluffs, starting with a scenic ride aboard the Cheyenne Street Railway. The main event, a riveting rodeo action-packed with thrilling displays of horsemanship and cowboy skills, will kick off promptly at 5 PM. Spectators can expect heart-pounding excitement that showcases the rich Western tradition of...
CHEYENNE, OCTOBER 3, 2023 — During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Wyoming reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes. “The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Janet Lewis, executive director, Red Cross of Wyoming. “Cooking brings family and friends together, but this normal, everyday activity can also lead to disaster,” said Lewis. “In fact, cooking is the leading cau...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA, on Oct. 1, 2023, will begin using the most recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine program eligibility for Rural Development programs. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2024, the agency will use 2020 Decennial Census population data and 2017-2021 American Community Survey(ACS)incomedatatodetermine eligibility. The agency previously used 2010 Decennial Census population data and 2006- 2010 ACS data. Rural D...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sept. 28, 2023-The University of Wyoming's 40th annual Ag Day Barbecue is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, before the kickoff for the UW vs. Fresno State game at 6 p.m. Serving will take place 3-5:30 p.m. at UW's indoor practice facility. This year's menu features smoked beef, pork and lamb sandwiches with green beans, corn salad and cake prepared by the UW Food Science Club. Tickets can be purchased at the door, card or cash only. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages...
Pine Bluffs Junior High students attended the 3rd Annual Discovery Day, hosted by the Wyoming Air National Guard in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September, 28, 2023. The event is aimed to inspire and engage students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields through interactive and innovative exhibits. Some popular exhibits for our students were the tour of the Wyoming USAF Air National Guard 92-1531 C-130H-3 Hercules, the Virtual Reality headsets, Wyoming Game and Fish, and the...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, Staff Sgt. Jason Gosselin, Camp Guernsey's Training Center Command supply sergeant, became a hero on the morning of Sept. 15 in Guernsey, Wyo., as he intervened to save a civilian's life. The incident occurred when Gosselin was conducting unit business in Guernsey. As fate would have it, a civilian who had exited his truck momentarily forgot to engage the parking brake. The unattended truck began rolling, eventually t...
