Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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As with any branch of service, our soldiers can be sent to a war zone, be assigned to foreign countries where there is unrest and instability. Moms and Dads stand proud of their child, who has grown up and is now serving their country in some field...artillery, medical, in the air and on the sea! Parents let them go, and wait for their return. Sometimes, the homecoming is happy and full of excitement and they share the stories of far away lands and cultures. However, sometimes their voices are...
Throughout the summer months, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60 can be found out at the Pine Bluffs Rest Area, with cookies, water, and lemonade. They set up a couple of tables, and display their "goodies" which are available to anyone who stops by. "There is no charge, it is by donation only and all the funds raised go to help our veterans." stated Diane Wise, Auxiliary President. Wise further added it is a nice way to greet those travelers either entering our great state or exiting on...
A call for assistance came across the channels from Banner County, Nebraska as a wildfire reached the stage of out of control. Banner County submitted an emergency declaration according to Nebraska Emergency Management Agency(NEMA). While there was a response from multi-state agencies, LCFD No. 5 sent 3 different firefighters who traded on and off shifts taking two shifts. "We were there a total of three days - all day Friday, all day Saturday and all day Monday." stated Derek Walls, LCFD No. 5...
Pine Bluffs held their monthly town council meeting on Monday, after a busy weekend of Trail Days. Mayor Justin Fornstrom opened the meeting briefly after 7:00 p.m. and the few visitors joined in with the council to say the “Pledge of Allegience.” The usual business of approving minutes, and agendas took place and the reports turned to news about the rest stop - during the month of July, there were over 12,200 visitors counted during the day schedule. This count does not include visitors after hours. Of these visitors many had actually ven...
On August 7, 1782, General George Washington - then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army - established the Purple Heart award, originally designated as the Badge of Military Merit. The Purple Heart exists in its current form since 1932, and is awarded to service members "wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces". During World War II, almost 500,000 Purple Heart medals were produced in...
Each day during Cheyenne Frontier Days, a special event takes place. This included Military Monday. The rodeo grand entry features military transportation through the ages as well as a giant flag in the arena. While many events are parades, rodeos, carnivals, an Indian village and much more; it also includes a large military presence. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are present to do an air show on Cheyenne Day. F. E. Warren hosted Fort DA Russell Days....
Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing July 27th as a day of national observance in honor of Korean War veterans and their families. There are observances of this day on military bases, at military cemeteries such as Arlington National Cemetery, and more informal observances held in America, South Korea, and elsewhere. A Brief History Of The Korean War Korea was, at one time, a united peninsula with no divisions between North Korea and South Korea. One of...
Pine Bluffs Town Council July meeting opened to standing room only. After the Pledge of Allegiance was said, and agendas approved the council jumped into business. This included approving last month's minutes, claims and payroll, review and approve project/engineering invoices for Mid-America Pool Renovations, resurfacing; Santec for 'Central Deep Well Project and Water System Engineering. New business brought in the appointment and oath swearing in of the new town clerk - Jackie Fornstrom....
Honoring our military veterans is done in many ways, and shown in many different forms. Flags, ribbons, patches and stickers display a form of thank you, pride in and a legion to our veterans. Yet the strongest and most enduring is that of the Honor Guard. The first known Honor Guard was in 1925, according to Merriam-Webster.com. After World War I, with services, parades and other events, members of the American Legion, and other organizations connected to the military began their show of...
For 244 years we, as a nation, have celebrated our independence from the British. Across the country there is fireworks, parades and celebrations. As history tells us of the resolution by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia..."Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is and ought to be, totally dissolved."...
Laramie County is the home to over 180 avid 4-H shooting competitors. Shooting sports are just one of the many opportunities available for youth through the 4-H program. This includes youth from the age of eight to eighteen. The objective of shooting sports is to teach youth how to shoot safely and have fun doing it. "It is not necessarily about the competition, but it is a part in which the shooter may find their strengths and weakness in their shooting capabilities." stated Dave Crouse, key...
The American Legion, Department of Wyoming held their 102nd Annual Department of Wyoming Legion Convention. The American Legion was established in March of 1919. The first Post was the Ferdinand Brandstetter Post No. 1 in the United States in Van Tassell, Wyoming. It has grown to Post homes all over the United States and more. Each Post has a governing body of a Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander and an Adjutant. From there each state is divided into districts with Commanders as...
Newly sworn in Mayor, Justin Fornstrom held his first public town council meeting on Monday, June 14. Present also were the newly elected council member Allie Leitza. After the Mayoral Scholarships were presented, Mayor Fornstrom went right to business with items on the agenda. In the Public Hearing part of the meeting, they adopted the 2022 Fiscal Year budget. There were numerous building permits requested and all were approved except 608 Market Street for an addition. Katherine "Katt"...
Two Pine Bluffs High School graduates from 2021 were the recipients of the 2021 Mayoral Scholarships at Monday nights town council. Newly sworn in Mayor, Justin Fornstrom had the honors of presenting the scholarships with a giant check (actual one was presented in an envelope) to Gregory Fornstrom and Diana Paola Monserrath Sanchez-Jacinto. The criteria for these scholarships are not straight A's or scholastic ability. They are about community service, an essay about making a difference in Pine...
From the offices in Indianapolis to small peaceful Pine Bluffs, National 1st Vice Commander Paul Dillard during his visit to Wyoming, had his first Post visit in Pine Bluffs at the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60. Upon arrivial to Pine Bluffs, Dillard, with his escorts - Mike Cooke, Commander, Department of Wyoming; Jim Lish, Department of Wyoming Adjutant, Doug Uhrig, American Legion National Executive Committeeman; Travis Jones, of Veterans Affairs and William "Bill" Barnes,...
Red, White and Blue! These colors we have all seen, raised our eyes to, and stood with pride saluting her. This is the American Flag. Through her history she has seen pride in the men and women who carry her, to the anger when someone disgraces her, to the tears that have fallen, as she is draped over a coffin of a fallen soldier. This Flag has been called many things: The Stars and Stripes, The Red, White, and Blue, The Star Spangled Banner, and Old Glory. She is found on the grounds of state...
My service goes back, way back to the Battle of Bunker Hill. I was in the (Continental)Army (formed June 14, 1775) with a rank of field officer and my rank could be seen on my hat with a pink or red cockade. I was a captain. Serving under General George Washington. I fought with my flintlock musket, a pistol and my bayonets. It was a tremendous battle, where over 400 of my fellow soldiers died for America. The British wounded and or dead topped 1,000. This battle was called the bloodiest of the Revolutionary War. I was proud to serve and I can...
The votes have been cast, and the count has been completed leaving the announcement to come for the Town of Pine Bluffs town council. According to Kimberly Patterson, Pine Bluffs Treasurer, the turn out for voting was great. "There are 633 registered voters in Pine Bluffs, and there was a great showing in numbers to vote. There were new voters that registered just prior to casting their votes." stated Patterson. Of the 633 registered voters a total of 353 ballots were cast at the voting center...
For many organizations and clubs doing community service is one of the standards of serving their communities. The Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 in Pine Bluffs has committed to a four mile stretch through the WyDot Adopt a Highway program. This was not just a statement by the Post to clean up the sides of the roads, there was a process to go through. After signing up for this commitment which is for two year and renewable after that, the Post gathered together at the Post home and...
Experiencing the military through a child's eyes, as a veteran in my own right, and as a spouse of a veteran, the awe in all three positions is still there. "Being a military brat was awesome. It is a lifestyle, and kids adapt well." said Rene M.Military men and women have it hard. Leaving families, missing the birth of a child or missing the funeral of a loved one because they are deployed. But the wives still run the household, get the kids to school and work doing this on their own now...
Laramie County Fire District No. 5 after waiting a year, finally receive their new fire truck. The truck was approved by their board to purchase last year. Their decision was to buy the cab and chaissey from Spadley Barr in Cheyenne, but all the work to bring it to fire department level was done locally. The plumbing fittings were obtained by Bowman Irrigation of Pine Bluffs, as well as some of the parts came from Pine Bluffs Auto Parts/NAPA. The labor to assemble it together, toolboxes as well...
A new fifty foot wall on the back of the Pine Bluffs Public Library will have it's dedication come May 14, 2021. The new wall which is an addition to the Veterans Memorial Plaza and the current wall "America the the Beautiful" will be dedicated as "Tribute to America's Fallen Heroes". During the dedication there will also be a placing of bricks in the newly placed "Purple Heart Wall". In the main part around the flags, where the memorial bricks are placed, there will be more bricks placed and...
Members from the Pine Bluffs Legion Post and Auxiliary prepared a meal complete with dessert and beverage at the Cheyenne Discipleship Center for a goup of homeless women and men, many which are veterans. This has become a monthly activity for Post 60, reaching out to help many of the homeless veterans in our area. During the March 24th dinner, many of the homeless filled their plates and bowls with chili, fruit, cornbread and desserts. Upon receiving their beverage of coffee, water or lemonade...
From college to military..Kendra Sloan, 2019 Pine Bluffs High School graduate makes the switch from college books and sports uniforms to military uniform. Giving up her sports uniform was a hard decision as this past Hornet medaled all years in track, and won state two years in pole vault, and 4x4 for three years. Coach Dustin Lee, who coached Sloan throughout high school praised her for her dedication, willingness to learn, and push herself to be better each time. "Kendra was great to work with...
Storm Xylia hit Wyoming with a vengeance leaving Pine Bluffs more than knee deep in snow. The Town of Pine Bluffs responded to a call of action utilizing their snow removal plan. "This was a very wet and heavy snow, and we were fortunate to not have suffered structural damage to buildings and trees in the city." stated Kim Patterson, Treasurer. "We had a plan in place and it worked, especially with all the volunteers from the town with their tractors, skid steers and plows. We would really like...
