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The Pine Bluffs Medical Clinic, formerly known as the Tri-County Medical Clinic, will host a grand opening and open house Friday, Feb. 13, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The new facility is located at 117 E. 4th St., in Pine Bluffs, and tours will also be available during the celebration. A number of dignitaries from around the state, including Gov. Matt Mead, are expected to be in attendance at the open house, including significant members of the state's medical community. An open invitation has been...
A trailer ablaze in the median stopped traffic along Interstate 80 and diverted traffic for five hours. According to Sgt. Wagner of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a call was received at 2:58 p.m. February 2 of a tractor trailer on fire at mile marker 399 on I-80. The department responded to the call to find the driver of the unit, Wojtek Jachym, 29, was able to separate the tractor from the trailer carrying aircraft grade aluminum. Traffic along the interstate was diverted in both directions at 4 p.m., Wagner said, due to fire and inhalation hazar...
At one time, this Wyoming man’s face was the most photographed image in the world. Darrell Winfield, 85, the original Marlboro Man, died Jan. 12. And now I can publish a column that I originally wrote in 2000. I interviewed him at his ranch and then later called him to go over the facts. He firmly told me, “No, you cannot publish that. You cannot write anything about me. It is all owned by Marlboro,” he said. So this column has sat there in my files for 15 years waiting for this day. Here goes:... Full story
Melvin Lee Smock born in Greeley, CO, Aug. 8, 1947, to Carlyle (Chub) and Elsie Schwab Smock, passed away Jan. 1, 2015. He was raised on a ranch east of Grover, CO. Elsie and Chub had six children; Ron, Don, Carlyle (Corky), Mel, fraternal twin Alvin (P.W.) and Carolyn. They were a close knit group, sharing in many adventures. Growing up, Mel enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, baseball, running and participating in 4H. In 1965 he was awarded the very prestigious 4H award, The Round... Full story
What started out as a call about a missing juvenile quickly turned in a drug bust involving Kyle Adams, 19, of 103 Main St., in Pine Bluffs. Chief of Police Justin Trout stated that on Jan. 23, around 2:23 p.m., the Pine Bluffs Police Department received a dispatch regarding a missing juvenile. The Main Street address was given, and he went to follow up on the call. Once at the residence he discovered the juvenile was not missing, but there was obvious evidence of illegal drugs including...
Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items which may be included in the calendar are church events, club meetings, and school events. If your club will not be meeting or has a change, please contact us so we can update the calendar with the correct information as soon as possible. Items should be received on Monday at 5 p.m., one week prior to... Full story
Roy C. Maxfield, 94, died Jan. 27, 2015, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Pine Bluffs, the son of Clyde and Florence Burk Maxfield. A resident of Hutchinon that past 10 years, he had previously lived in San Jose, CA. He was a roofing contractor most of his life, owning his own roofing company. He married Emma Higday in El Paso, Texas. She died in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Bock, and husband Earl, Hutchinson, KS.; and a granddaughter, Erinn Stiles, Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his... Full story
The Town of Pine Bluffs Council heard from Randy Byers of The Design Studio, inc., on how the process for determining what the 300-acre tract of land known as the Kimzey land should proceed. The land, recently acquired by the Town of Pine Bluffs, located north across the railroad tracks, to the east and inside of the town limits, is the site of two wells, which the town plans to tie in with the existing infrastructure. The council has agreed to work with TDSi to determine the best possible use f...
Despite missing senior Jaden Ragsdale on Friday due to illness, the Lady Hornets dominated the Guernsey/Sunrise Lady Vikings in a home match-up, leading 16-3 in the first quarter. "The girls did a great job stepping in," coach Lindsey Forbes said. "Melissa Fornstrom played really well in Jaden's absence." The Lady Hornets gained momentum in the second quarter adding another 26 points to the board while holding their opponents to two. The second half was more of the same for the Lady Hornets...
The Pine Bluffs varsity boys bested the Guernsey/Sunrise Vikings on Friday 62-29 and followed that win with a second, closer win against Lingle-Ft. Laramie 50-36. On Friday both teams battled hard throughout the night in a physical match-up that netted a total of 30 personal fouls, with the visiting team accruing 17. Ending first quarter with 14 points to their opponents five, the Hornet's gained momentum to finish the first half leading the Vikings 34-14. The Hornets continued scoring well above their guests with a gain of 17 in the third...
The Pawnee Coyotes hit the road twice this last week as they faced off against Fleming on Thursday and Peetz on Saturday. The Coyotes fell to Fleming 67-41 with Jaydee Johnston and Luke Duggan each scoring eight points for the Coyotes. “We had a very slow start and turned the ball over way too often in the first half, digging quite a hole for ourselves,” coach Tim Brunelle said. “ We played hard and more competitively in the second half. We have to continue to work on making better decisions with the ball and better movement without it....
Pawnee Lady Coyotes continue to fight, drawing from a deep well of courage if not a deep bench. “This past week could have been a breaking point for our Pawnee Lady Coyotes. Monday we were hit with a pretty big obstacle, for the week we would be playing, if at all, with only five ladies,” Malcom said. “This entire season we have been playing with seven and even that's been a challenge. Our competitors can sub in and out, having deep benches, while we don't get that.” “On Tuesday, I walked into the gym and saw the team warming up, ready to pract...
Pawnee Lady Coyotes continue to fight, drawing from a deep well of courage if not a deep bench. “This past week could have been a breaking point for our Pawnee Lady Coyotes. Monday we were hit with a pretty big obstacle, for the week we would be playing, if at all, with only five ladies,” Malcom said. “This entire season we have been playing with seven and even that's been a challenge. Our competitors can sub in and out, having deep benches, while we don't get that.” “On Tuesday, I walked into the gym and saw the team warming up, ready to pract...
Clarkson College is pleased to announce Katlyn Klinginsmith was named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List. Klinginsmith graduated in December with a dual Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business with a major in Management. She was a member of the Clarkson College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success Sigma Alpha Pi Interdisciplinary Honor Society. She is the daughter of Larry Graves and Gail Hockersmith, both of Pine Bluffs....
The week of Feb. 8 thru 14, 2015, is VA National Salute to Veteran Patients, honoring veteran patients in VA hospitals across the nation. During this special week it gives the community an opportunity to say thank you to veterans for what they have done this country and it’s residents. The Louis E. Canaday American Legion Post 60 will be at the VA hospital in Cheyenne next week providing veteran patients with home baked cookies and fresh fruit, and anyone who would like to join them in their e...
Good morning! Did all of you Super Bowl fans survive? I was not even aware that the game was this past weekend until the day before the game, which obviously shows you just how much that affects me! However, I did watch quite a bit of it, and was up-out-of-my-chair over some of the plays. Really, the Seahawks should have had it. We have a week filled with sports here at home, and I will add that if you missed last Friday’s games you missed some good ones. There have been either junior high or j...
The 55 And Up Club potluck luncheon will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, at 12 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church in Grover. Everyone 55 and over are welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your family and friends. For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer sang What If I Give All?. The sermon topic was The First and Last Words of Jesus. Next week the sermon topic will be Our Daily Lives. Prayers go out to all those who are suffering with flu and colds...
I noticed some geese flying north over Albin last week. Now, I am not sure if our flying friends are anything like us and sometimes fly around in circles when they are lost. I thought it might be a sign Spring was on its way. The little rodent from the east told a different story. Phil said to expect six more weeks of winter. I wonder if the geese will keep circling or decide to head south for a few more weeks. It is kind of funny, if you think about it. With all the technology and...
I am currently the chairman of the Panhandle No till Partnership. I wanted to share with you more about our partnership, our educational opportunities, and an exciting new project that I think the producers in our region will find very interesting. The Panhandle No till Partnership members include the Upper Niobrara White, South Platte and North Platte Natural Resources Districts, representatives from the local offices of the Natural Resource and Conservation Service, Panhandle Resource... Full story