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  • Burns swears in new Mayor and Councilmember

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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 member...

  • Straight from the "oven" in Carpenter

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • More funds raised for Pine Bluffs Police Department Drug Dog

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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|Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Paighton Romsa takes Regional Creed Contest

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Accomplished Handbell Ringer performs in Pine Bluffs

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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,...

  • Bushnell Fire Department holds Annual Chili Supper

    Karen Lipska|Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Burns has three to place at State Math

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    One plus one equals two is the basics of math when a kid first starts school. But in Junior high and High school the students go into the formulas, pairs of numbers, letters, and equations. That was what about 410 students did at the regional State Math contest held in Cheyenne at the Story gym on Wednesday February 28th. All the students were from the Laramie County area. There were five tests for the students to participate in. The first four of the tests are twenty minutes of individual...

  • Wyoming CLASS back on agenda for Pine Bluffs Town Council

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    The vote of Wyoming CLASS was on the agenda at the Pine Bluffs Town Council meeting on Wednesday February 28th. The consent agenda had the normal approval of meeting minutes and claims. It had an invoice of the General engineering & Electric Infrastructure project which was a total of $ 24,958.12. That would include the hydraulic modeling at $5,667.50, construction improvement plan at $1215.25, GIS migration at $5,402.00, and electric infrastructure upgrades at $12,673.37. The last item on the consent agenda was one building permit for 1289 N...

  • Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new Kimball hospital

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    For years the Kimball hospital has been the place to go when someone has been injured or sick in Kimball, NE., and the surrounding communities. But time takes it's toll on buildings and sometimes it is better to start from the ground up than just repair. On February 26, 2024 the new hospital was opened that was well needed in Kimball. There were over 200 people that attended the open house. Kerry Ferguson, Director of Community Relations and Foundation of Kimball Health Services said, "We were...

  • Spelling Bee Champ

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    Being able to spell a word is a skill pretty much everyone has. D-o-g, C-a-t, we've all been there, some of us many, many years ago. Our memory stores so much in our brains that spelling is just a natural occurrence. However, some have an incredible knack for spelling. But to spell the word without looking it up in the dictionary is awesome. The Laramie Country Spelling Bee was held at the Laramie County School District #1Administration Building 's Auditorium. This event brought all the schools...

  • News and updates for the Burns Community Center

    Karen Lipska|Mar 7, 2024

    Coffee and tea with some great time visiting is at the Burns Community Center. The place has been steady since they have opened on February 5th. The center has had no less than ten people or more a day, of course it all depends on the activities and weather of the day. They have received a great response to the place. Katie Ryan and her volunteers have even received a congratulations from Senator John Barrasso in the mail for opening the community center back up. There have been about 316...

  • Joseph Nicholson voted to be Mayor Pro Tem for Burns

    Karen Lipska|Feb 29, 2024

    Working on Main Street and a new business was on the agenda at the Burns Town Council meeting on February 26th. One of the first items was to find out the council never voted on Joseph Nicholson to be mayor pro tem when Mayor Jim Clark was on the council. Clark just appointed him. Because of this not being voted on by the council, the council made it official by voting Nicholson to be mayor at the meeting. All approved. There were three building permits to approved by the council. The first one was 224 E Fourth Street with a pole barn 30 feet...

  • Cactus Veterinary celebrates Ten Years

    Karen Lipska|Feb 29, 2024

    Almost everyone loves animals. How cute and cuddly puppies, kittens, and other animals are. But with cute and cuddly comes responsibility. Learning to take care of animals physically and emotionally and when to visit the veterinarian. Veterinarian's are very special people that help keep our animals in the best of health. Paul Fornstrom is one of those very special people. He has been a veterinarian for 20 years. Fornstrom graduated from Burns High School and then attended the University of...

  • Burns resident on the list for new Kidney

    Karen Lipska|Feb 29, 2024

    One's health is always on a person's mind. But for Walter Hagemeier, it's on his mind a lot more, as he is needing a new kidney. Hagemeier was born is Cheyenne and was raised with three brothers north of Hillsdale. The family farmed and raised cattle. Hagemeier went to Bible School to prepare for the ministry after high school. He married his high school sweetheart Carolyn in 1969. They raised four children and now have eight grandchildren and one great grandson. Hagemeier went into the...

  • Home Schoolers hold Science Fair at Library

    Karen Lipska|Feb 29, 2024

    Science is used everyday by everyone. At the Pine Bluffs Library, the Eastern Laramie County Home school group was holding their science fair at the Pine Bluffs Library in the month of February. The Science fair is an event that shows the judges and the teachers that the students are taking a subject and extending themselves to learn about it. Science fairs were started in the 1930's in New York City. This was for the students to challenge each other and learn more. The subject can be anything...

  • Toe Tapping and Sweethearts

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    In the middle of winter people do not like to just to sit at home. The four walls caving in can be emotional for most people. Have no fear, the Burns Lions Club comes to the rescue. It is not just that they hosted a dance, but it was the Sweetheart dance. This was one way the guys could treat the other half to a great time. This was the annual spring dance for the Burns Lions Club, who loves to see the people out and about having a grand ole time. The Burns Lions Club is an organization that...

  • Sweet Songs of Love

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    The sweet sound was in the air, carried by the wind around the Pine Bluffs community and in the classroom. The Pine Bluffs High School Chorus was out and about at different places in the area and in the classroom. Every year for the last few years the chorus has been singing songs or serenading if you will, lucky recipients for Valentine's Day. Instead of sending flowers, or maybe sending flowers and these wonderful singers. Taylor McCollum, Shakira Serrano-Lozano, Amanda Michaud, Kaela Adams,...

  • Burns FFA Creed Winners

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    In a showcase of dedication and passion for agriculture, the Burns FFA Chapter recently held its annual FFA Creed Contest, with freshmen Riley West and Summer Scheiding emerging as standout participants. Their exemplary performances have earned them the honor of representing the Burns FFA Chapter at the upcoming District Contest. The FFA Creed Contest, a cherished tradition within the FFA community, provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, communication skills, and...

  • Albin Indoor Pool ready to use

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    Good news on the pool at the community center in Albin. The Albin Town council had their monthly meeting on February 8th at 7:00 p.m. During this time of year with the inclement weather the council does not have a lot on the agenda. One of the council members stated, “ Once the weather warms up there will be more at the meetings.” The one thing every month the council checks is the Lunch program. The council wants to make sure people are liking the menu or do they need to encourage something different for the lunch ladies. The lunches at...

  • Pine Bluffs Library hosts Homeschooler Valentine Party

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    Every year the little ones always look forward to the holidays and it just happens to be time for Valentines day. The Eastern Homeschool group was excited to have a Valentine's party at the Pine Bluffs Library. Homeschooling or regular school is the question. Everyone has their opinion. But these parents are thrilled to teach their kids about school. It is not a question of quality, quantity or the availability of a teacher or a parent. Each kid learns different and homeschooling is one way for...

  • Rural Bar Bucks Award at Mike's Saloon - Albin

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    Every year the bars in Laramie County are competitive against each other to raise money for Bar Bucks. Bar Bucks is the money that is raised and goes into the Laramie County Christmas Basket fund. This is given to families in need at Christmas time, who may be struggling. The bar bucks can be earned at different events or /and just a donation. The owners of the the bars love to raise money for a greet cause. Not every bar participates but most do. It is great to see people willing to help...

  • Pine Bluffs High School Snowcoming Dance

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    Sometimes winter can give you the blues. It can bring people down in attitudes and in school work with kids. The Snowcoming for Pine Bluffs High School is held to help lift spirits. Life is to short to be down. The Snowcoming at Pine Bluffs High is Spirit week, too. This is to build people up at this time of the year. Throughout the week there were different themes and activities for the students and staff. It is inevitable, Monday rolls around after a weekend off and it's back to school and...

  • Burns Snowcoming Dance End of Week Actiivities

    Karen Lipska|Feb 22, 2024

    In the middle of winter the kids get restless and are wanting to do something. So the Snowcoming was created. The Burns Student Council created different themes and activities for the week with a big dance. Each day is different and fun for all the students and staff. On Monday was Pajama Day. This was great for the students and the teachers. It makes for a relaxing day to start the week. The next theme for the week was to dress as your favorite singer. This theme was easy for some. For example...

  • Burns Mayor resigns, Joe Nicholson pro temp

    Karen Lipska|Feb 15, 2024

    Another chapter closed in the history of the Burns Town council on February 12th. The meeting was full of information for the future of the town. The council looked at different projects during the meeting. The big announcement of the evening was the resignation of Mayor Jim Clark as of February 11th. Mayor Clark sent an email to the council that was read by Mayor pro tem Joseph Nicholson. It stated, " I James Clark, resign my position as mayor of the town of Burns, turning my keys over to Joe...

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