Week of March 14, 2024

  • Accomplished Handbell Ringer performs in Pine Bluffs

    Karen Lipska

    The sound of ting and ring with notes of music rang through the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church. A listener said, " Instruments can sing a song in their own way." Handbells were started as simple as shells which which were struck with a stick of wood. The metal bell was traced back to 300 BC. It has been found that priest's had bells sewn on to their garments. The credit for the development of the modern handbell is accorded to brothers Robert and William Cor in Aldbourne Wiltshire,...

  • Albin Farmer Wins First Place in 2023 National Corn Yield Contest

    St. Louis, March 6, 2024: Albin farmer Lee Peterson earned a first-place state award in the 2023 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 128.47 bushels per acre. Peterson won with DEKALB® DKC43-75RIB brand blend in the Strip-Till, Minimum-Till, Mulch-Till, Ridge-Till Non-Irrigated Class and is one of the top corn growers in the nation. "We congratulate Lee on this outstanding achievement," said Jamie Horton, DEKALB Brand Manager. "In today's...

  • Bushnell Fire Department holds Annual Chili Supper

    Karen Lipska

    The heat of the hot soup and chili was scorching on how awesome the smells were at the Bushnell Fire Department Hall. It was great night on March 9th with the Bushnell Fire Department Annual Chili Supper. They have had this Annual Chili Supper for over 50 years. The fact is, the firefighters do not remember the exact date they started the event, but remember their fathers hosting the supper. The firefighters and ladies had made four different soups. There was a mild chili, hot chili, oyster...

  • Why on-Scene Responding Requires Teamwork

    When you see black smoke filling the sky nearby, there are emergency services being called to the scene. Recently Laramie County had several such emergencies requiring multiple fire departments in Laramie County. The extreme danger of these fires summoned many 911 calls to assist Cheyenne which included several military fire rescue; Colorado fire rescue agencies; US Forestry personnel and equipment and approved public agencies to provide their services to help fight these fires. The Happy Jack...

  • Straight from the "oven" in Carpenter

    Karen Lipska

    The smell fresh bread is one of the most enticing smells. It makes the stomach growl and the mouth water just knowing how incredibly good it will taste. That is what Samira Tennyson's bread is to all that have tried it. Tennyson is originally from Switzerland. She came to the United States because of her boyfriend. They met online and hit it off great. Tennyson and her boyfriend moved to Cheyenne a year ago, they then moved to Carpenter in November. She said, "The community is great and I love...

  • Paighton Romsa takes Regional Creed Contest

    Karen Lipska

    The Creed in Future Farmers of America is the one of the first important articles that the FFA members memorize when they start in the FFA organization. The Pine Bluffs FFA Chapter has been working hard for the members to participate in the contest. Advisor Sally Wheeler is so proud of how her members have been successful in all of their activities. The Creed contest had started local with nine members participating. Only two of the students were able to move on to the district contest. Both of...

  • Burns swears in new Mayor and Councilmember

    Karen Lipska

    The big event of the night was the swearing in of the mayor and the new council member. Town Lawyer Greg Hacker, swore in Joseph Nicholson as mayor. Mayor Nicholson thanked all the people that came to interview for the council position. The council said it was tough to choose one person. Mayor Nicholson announced that Jenna Nussbuam is the new council member. He then swore her into the position. At the end of the evening Mayor Nicholson gave assignments to all the council members. Council...

  • Short Meeting for Town Council

    Jim Merryfield

    The town of Pine Bluffs city council met on Monday evening. The council members approved the Alcohol request for the Community Center and the Building Permit for the high school for the gymnasium addition. After a short discussion on some of the lots on the north side development plans, the council voted to approve the final plat for the development. A “plat” is the final plans and diagrams that will be submitted to the county for the development. The council voted unanimously to approve the plat. Councilwoman Alli Leitza passed along...

  • More funds raised for Pine Bluffs Police Department Drug Dog

    Karen Lipska

    Knowing that there is an extra officer on duty always makes people feel a little bit safer. That is what the Pine Bluffs police department is trying to do for Pine Bluffs. However, this extra and new officer has four legs and has special training in sniffing out what is bad. Sergeant Rodney Kemp of the Pine Bluffs Police Department is working on raising money for a canine for the department. He has raised about $5,000 dollars for the new program. On March 12th, Sergeant Kemp received a $100...

  • Burns and Pine Bluffs Student of the Quarter

    Karen Lipska

    Each quarter, a student in Laramie County School District #2 is chosen on their great grades and activities. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club and Burns Lions Club have the honor of featuring the students. The Burns Lions Club had the privilege to host the Students of the quarter at their monthly meeting. The families and students joined the club for dinner before the meeting. These students have exceptional grades that have gotten the teachers and counselors attention. The Burns High School Student...

  • Prairie Doc Perspective Week of March 10, 2024

    Elizabeth A Milton LPCC LPC MH MS

    Transitioning to become a parent can be one of the most pivotal changes in a person's life. Rarely are the hard moments of this change talked about enough. For example, did you know 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men suffer from postpartum depression? Parents of any culture, race, age, or income level can be affected. We commonly hear and get confused about postpartum depression being the "baby blues". This is a common misconception. The baby blues are very common and happen to 80% of women in...

  • Phyllis Cohea September 22, 1936 -February 26, 2024

    Phyllis Irene Knapp Cohea, 87 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away February 26, 2024, in her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born September 22, 1936, to Bernard Eugene Knapp and Clara Elizabeth (Hodge) Knapp at her grandparents' home Northeast of McDonald, Kansas. Phyllis attended school in her early years at the Knapp School. In 1948 she moved to Grover, Colorado where she finished her education. She married Francis Eugene Cohea on December 26, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado. They then moved to...

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