An adventure undertaken 90 years ago was reenacted as a convoy of vintage military vehicles drove through the country on the Lincoln Highway, making its way through Pine Bluffs. The original convoy took to the "Great Road" in 1919, traveling from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

When Phil Oakes took office this year, the new Burns mayor had the future of the community in mind. Creating a strategy to move into the future on solid footing was part of his plan. Among the first items in his first mayor’s report to council, Oakes proposed the formation of a long-range planning committee.

In a move aimed at reducing costs by eliminating redundant work, members of the Pine Bluffs Town Council unanimously approved a measure that would consolidate billing for several town services.

While fans of rodeo might already know the name of his famous father, Frank, 11-year-old Zane Thompson is quickly making a name for himself in the arena. The young sixth-grader at Carpenter Elementary School currently sits atop the standings in the Novice Breakaway Roping event at the Double Bar G rodeo with 16 points.

A truck trailer destined for the Happy Jack Wind Farm in Cheyenne tipped when trying to negotiate a U-turn on U.S. Highway 30 near the Interstate 80 overpass by Bowman Irrigation/Allwayz Manufacturing. The resulting accident closed down U.S. 30 for several days as cranes from the Happy Jack Wind Farm were needed to lift the 170,000 pound piece of equipment.

Burn’s town council heard rumor put to rest at its regular meeting as Roger Brelsford of the Panhandle Co-op explained the reason behind the co-op no longer selling gasoline and diesel fuel. A new Wyoming law requiring expensive updates was to blame for the discontinuation of retail sales. Bulk sales would continue.

Albin marked its 81st Albin Days celebration.

A fire that broke out at Site 1 of the Champs LLC pig farm in Albin is responsible for taking the lives of 48 sows and 200 piglets.

After spending the last couple weeks listening to proposals by three different firms, members of the Pine Bluffs Town Council selected Casper-based Stateline 7 Architects to begin negotiations for the construction of a new day care center.

Darrell Jones was appointed to fill a vacant seat on Albin’s town council.

Burns mayor Phil Oakes arrived at the town council meeting armed with a draft proposal for the consideration of Laramie County School District No. 2. That proposal gives four options for the use of the West Elementary School buildings once construction of the new school is complete.

With her reign concluding at the finale of this year’s Trail Days celebration, Pine Bluffs High School senior Johnna Graves will pass her crown to her sister and this year’s attendant, sophomore Conner Graves. Over the course of the annual celebration’s 59 years, members of the Graves family have served as Trail Days Queen eight times.

For all of his 77 years, 2009 Trail Days grand marshal Jack Harrison has called Pine Bluffs home. In those years, Harrison has seen many changes, many improvements and can still think of no other place he’d rather be.

Pine Bluffs council members and mayor Bill Shain assisted in the ribbon cutting for Pine Bluff’s newest business — Main Street Laundry — owned by Kevin Marquardt.

Pine Bluffs Town Council heard a report from Dennis Talich concerning the completion of Talich’s 10-year project to restore the Leaning Rock Golf Course. "Our mission is now accomplished," Talich said.

Workers spent the majority of a morning tearing off the roof of the Texas Trail Museum’s Brodine-Walker Boarding House in order to put the building under a new roof.

In an e-mail to Laramie County School District No. 2 trustees and superintendent Jack Cozort, trustee Sue Anderson of Burns announced her resignation from the board effective immediately.

Member of Pine Bluffs Senior Center board of directors unanimously accepted the application of Dale Bowman as the newest member of the board.

Conversation continued between the town of Burns and LCSD2 concerning the disposition of the two buildings which make up West Elementary School.

Trucks are still rolling in with wheat at Frenchman Valley Coop in Pine Bluffs, though the flow of traffic has dwindled as the end of harvest season nears. It is estimated harvest is between 75 and 85 percent complete, with irrigated wheat left to bring in.

Volunteers from Farmers State Bank were busy applying a coat of paint to the home of Marie Edmunds. Ten gallons of primer and 20 gallons of paint were donated in the effort.

Students at schools in Laramie County School District No. 2 headed back to school.

Two fires — one a quick-spreading grass fire and the other set on the bluffs — kept the crew from Laramie County Fire District No. 5 busy.

The town of Albin held a bid opening for the town lighting project. Two bids were received, but awarding of the bids was tabled until further information could be gathered.

The theft of 11 signs from around Burns has mayor Phil Oakes upset. Total damage done — $1,500 to $2,500, making the crime a felony.

Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church celebrated 100 years of ministry with special services and speakers.

Kathryn Schwandner was named 2010 Teacher of the Year for Laramie County School District No. 2. She is a third grade teacher at Carpenter Elementary School.

Members of Pine Bluffs Town Council reviewed draft plans for the future day care center. They also approved Pine Bluffs Ambulance sponsorship by Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

In a special session, Burns Town Council worked toward completion of an application for grant funding for improvements to the West Elementary School buildings.

The Pine Bluffs Hornets made a statement with a season opening 55-13 victory of the Shoshoni Wranglers.

Pine Bluffs Elementary School third-grader and 8-year-old Kelby Eastman showed off more than 10 inches of hair she had taken off to donate to the Locks of Love foundation.

LCSD2 considered key issues for the towns of Albin and Burns at its regular meeting. At issue for Albin is the demolition of school buildings known as the 60s addition including the bus barn and Ag building. Letters of intent to transfer those buildings to the town of Albin and the West Elementary School buildings to the town of Burns were approved.

Ron Olson was sworn in to fill the council seat being vacated by Darrell Jones on Albin Town Council. Jones resigned as he is moving out of town.

The "Trail’s End" Indian and horse is closing in on its’ 10th anniversary of overlooking the town of Pine Bluffs. A volunteer effort led by the late Richard Stephens resulting in the 11-foot metal cutout being erected on the bluffs.

Settling on a purchase price of $200,000, members of Pine Bluffs Town Council agreed to draw up contracts for the purchase of land for use by the Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport. With the purchase, the town would receive nearly 28 acres of additional land and a large hanger capable of holding five aircraft.

The Burns Broncs recorded their first victory — a 20-0 shutout of the Newcastle Doggies.

The Lady Hornets stand alone atop the 2A Southeast standings following a home court win over the Lady Broncs.

While the fate of the set of Albin school buildings known as the 60s addition is still uncertain, one thing is clear according to members of the LCSD2 board of trustees — the buildings and their square footage must come off the books. The Wyoming School Facilities Commission told the district it had to remove 117,609 square feet from the district’s inventory.

For the Burns Long-Range Planning Committee the question of the hour was "how do we get someone to go first?" The committee finds itself faced with the question at the impending opportunity for economic development to boom.

Marty Jones of Lidstone and Associates made a repeat visit before Burns Town Council to get approval for submission of an application for funding for a new water storage tank for the town.

Pine Bluffs Hornet and senior running back Chris Gorman found a hole in the Lusk defense and exploited it for a 44-yard touchdown run to help the Hornets record a 39-38 homecoming victory over the Tigers.

Following the advice of town engineer Chris Lidstone of Lidstone and Associates, members of the Pine Bluffs Town Council approved awarding of contracts for meter line replacements to Cheyenne-based Aztec Construction.

The newly implemented snow plan for the town of Burns passed its first test over

the weekend when an early winter storm hit the area. Some areas were blanketed in up to 11 inches of snow.

Burns battled the snow and the Thermopolis Bobcats during its homecoming weekend activities.

Staff Sgt. Dan Nesvik of Burns with the Wyoming Army National Guard’s C Company 5-159 Aviation Residents greeted friends and family during a welcome home ceremony in Cheyenne. Nesvik was one of 20 soldiers returning home from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.

Citing increased interest by area veterans, Pine Bluffs resident John Wise reported to members of Pine Bluffs Town Council the American Legion Post No. 60 in Pine Bluffs would be revived.

With an impressive victory versus Lingle, the Lady Hornets take the SEWAC 2A title.

With a win over the Lusk Lady Tigers, the Burns Lady Broncs head to regional volleyball play.

Burns Town Council approved a Community Military Covenant which outlines ways the town supports America’s military members, veterans and their families.

The Burns/Pine Bluffs Lady Harriers took second place at state competition. The boys squad came in fourth.

The Purple and Gold spikers take second at regionals, head to state.

Call them the cardiac kids, call them living dangerously, call them whatever you like, just don’t call them out of the playoffs. With a nail-bitting 22-20 victory over the Hulett Red Devils, the Pine Bluffs Hornets are once again in the championship hunt.