Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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This fun trip is just a short distance away. Bushnell, Nebraska seems like a trip back in time with it's dirt roads, neighborly atmosphere and great small town values, but don't let that fool you. Bushnell is a wonderful active town and it has penned as the Bushnell Day theme - "Penning the Past, Framing the Future" with all of the above with in that frame of thought. At last year's Bushnell Day, a visitor to the town was talking while in line for food, and was overheard saying, "This has been...
In a well attended brick laying ceremony on Sunday, August 6, the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 welcomed everyone for coming. In attendance were Veterans, family members of Veterans and dignitaries. Representing the Town of Pine Bluffs was Mayor Justin Fornstrom and his wife Kara, along with Town Council member Allie Leitza. Representing Senator John Barrasso was his Military Liaison Patrick Sheehan. Also in attendance was Martha Wilson from Senator Cynthia Lummis's office, and...
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 “wound- ed 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 anticipation of the huge number of casualties est...
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 to commemorate the 70 Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Day. A Brief History of the Korean War Korea was, at one time, a united penins...
After the welcome to all from Mayor Justin Fornstrom and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the monthly meeting went into gear of taking care of business. Before the Agenda could be approved Councilmember Allie Leitza made a motion to add to the agenda the bids for the new police vehicle. Councilmember Janna Kestner seconded and the motion passed. Moving on to the Consent Agenda and discussion of permits, a resident of Pine Bluffs, Joshua Murkin approached the podium and spoke about his...
It is with honor and respect that the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 of Pine Bluffs Color Guard (Honor Guard) leads out our nation's Flag at the beginning of parades. Some have questioned why the Flag goes first, why not the police or grand marshal? After all it is a small town parade, some ask. Parade Flag Etiquette: Everyone loves a parade. The floats, fire engines, bands and other community presentations make parades of all kinds a community celebration. In most cases, the...
The American Legion Auxiliary supports every branch of the military and all its veterans. Some of the many ways they do this is providing funds for Veteran Projects, Veterans in need of help, and many other ways. To achieve this, all Auxiliary Units do this across the board, and therefore they will hold fundraisers to raise added funds to allow them to help out and donate to Veterans homes/shelters, Standdown events for Veterans, directly to the VA for items needed by Veterans, to these...
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Mayor Justin Fornstrom called the meeting of the June 12th Town Council to order and immediately following the welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, and agenda approval, the newly elected councilmembers - David Crouse and Dennis Michaud as well as the newly hired police chief - Austin Smith were duly sworn into their offices. After the swearing in, Mayor Fornstrom called Mike "Bubba" Ragsdale and Tom Mohren, who were asked to step forward and were presented an appreciation gift for their many years of...
Some wait until graduation from high school to enlist, some after college, but Brayden Sumare, a junior at Pine Bluffs High School has already committed to the Army National Guard. The dream for the military has been with Sumare since he was eight years old. The influence in his life regarding the military comes from his grandfather, Robert Stout. Originally, his dream was to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and enlist in the Navy and become a Navy Seal. "The Army was kind of a last choice...
The delivery of the news has grown and changed so much over the years. The Pine Bluffs Post has grown with those changes and is still striving to bring the news to our area. The "birth" of the Pine Bluffs Post started in April of 1908. The first edition was April 3, 1908. The first story on the front page was "Our Little Bow - In presenting The Pine Bluffs Post to the citizens of Pine Bluffs and the surrounding country we do not feel that we are filling a "long-felt want," but are simply...
Throughout all branches of the military, April is set as the Month of the Military Child. This is done to honor the youngest members of the military families. This special month long honor to the military child was established in mid 1980s by Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. This was set up to recognize the over 1.2 million military children for the scarifices and challeges they face on an everyday occurance. From their parents (yes sometimes both gone) going overseas, via a one...
A special meeting of the Town of Pine Bluffs council was held with little town citizens showing up. The main focus of the meeting was in the new business. This was discussed once the agenda and consent agenda were approved. Resolution 2023-07 was first on the agenda. Since there has been no negative feedback and no major changes, Council member Mike Ragsdale motioned to accept and approve Resolution 2023-07; Council member Janna Kestner seconded. All were in favor, motion passed. They moved on to the next item - Discussion on the North...
During the first 15-20 minutes of the March 13th Town Council meeting, it was business as usual. The agenda and consent agenda were voted on and approved. It was into “New Business” and the passing of resolutions into the visitor’s comments where the atmosphere in the meeting changed. Matt Butler of Laramie County Emergency Management gave an update on the Region 7 Hazard Mitigation Plan. This was voted on and adopted. Resolution 2023-6, Resolution to Amend the FY23 Budget - Community Center gym floor and painting project was discussed at le...
A life experience is on the horizon for Katelyn Bach, a 2020 graduate of Burns High School. Bach who is currently is a junior at Chadron State College, in Chadron, Nebraska applied and was picked to go on a pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal in participation of World Youth Day. This event is August 1-6, 2023 in Lisbon Portugal. Bach and a group of students will be departing Nebraska on July 30, 2023, and will be in Lisbon, Portugal until August 9, 2023. Bach, who is attending Chadron State College...
Kimberly J. Patterson Structure, commitment, rules and regulations in the United States Air Force life was not a new routine for Kimberly J. Patterson. Patterson made the change to the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, and joined the Air Force ROTC program. Appying herself, as she had learned in Catholic schools, advancing was a goal she had set. Graduating in the top one percent of her class, earned Patterson a regular commission in the United States Air Force in 1988. Erin Callahan Tradin...
As the winter sports come to a close, Congratulations, and accolades to the Burns Lady Broncs basketball for winning their first ever State Championship. This team of girls, never gave up and quit. They persevered, held fast and played with great team spirit. Congratulations Lady Broncs. Coming back as State Champions, the Pine Bluffs Hornets basketball team, continued to play the season as returning champs...looking to strike gold for the second year in a row. This was a strong, and dedicated...
A native to Wyoming, Vanessa Stuart was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming as Vanessa Mock. She is the daughter of Teddy Ann and Raymond A. Mock, and arrived into this world in December of 1970. Stuart attended Cheyenne East High School. During her high school years she was a very active member to the JROTC from ninth grade through twelfth grade, ending only because of graduation. She had been bitten by the military bug. After a short time from graduation, Stuart enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon her enlis...
The town council of February 13, was anything but business as usual. While it started off with the normal welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, and such, it turned out to be a meeting with visitors speaking up and voicing their opinions and concerns with the Town of Pine Bluffs. After the agenda approval which was motioned by Councilwoman Allie Leitza and seconded by Tom Mohren, vote was taken and all passed. This was the same with the Consent Agenda. Moving into new business, the council listened to the guest speaker - Melissa Ruth from Logan...
Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 in Pine Bluffs is always looking for a way to pull Veterans in for visits, meetings, or just good old fashion conversation and fun. Recently, they decided to hold a movie day. This event would be held on a Sunday afternoon, served with popcorn, snacks and appetizers, along with a good amount of good coffee, soda and water. Bringing in about sixteen people (public invited) the first movie shown was a very endearing movie/documentary of a grandson's journe...
The smell of soups and grilled cheese sandwiches filled the air in Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post home on Sunday. This was a gathering of members and locals that came together in honor of the Four Chaplains of World War II. Members of the Legion and Auxiliary Unit 60 made soups - Ham and beans, Tomato Bisque, Southwestern Sausage and Rice, and Potato Soup were served as well as grilled cheese sandwiches, meat and cheese sandwiches, and pinwheels. Also on hand were an array of delicious...
Making a dream come true for Matthew Miller, Mayor of Pine Bluffs, Justin Fornstrom swore in the newest officer to the Pine Bluffs Police Department. The early Monday morning swearing in was well attended by family members of Miller and members of the Town of Pine Bluffs staff as well. Miller, a resident of Pine Bluffs, grew up in Rexford, Montana, but at the age of 15, he moved with his father, who had taken a job in the oilfields of Wyoming. He obtained his CDL and has been driving trucks....
The sirens go off, and suddenly there is an influx of traffic heading to the local fire station. Such dedication these men and women have for their communities. This goes without saying for Pine Bluffs. Most small towns house a volunteer fire department, and this is true in our area. Their dedication, service and heart drives them to continue serving on the fire department. Yes they have heart and here is a declaration from a fire department volunteer. "If you were to ask me what makes a...
James Patrick Wilkinson, like many from a military family has become part of a Gold Star Family (Nephew). This is not an achievement, it is a membership due to the loss of a family member through war, or a time of conflict. Wilkinson would receive a Gold Star "Son" due to the loss of his uncle, Candelario Patrick "Pat" Bustos. In the family of 12, there were 8 boys and 4 girls. To Wilkinson's knowledge, all 8 boys served in the military. At the time of Pat's death, there were 3 of his brothers t...
In a battle for growing up, the south lost it's battle to the north in the life of Veteran William "Bill" Barnes. Barnes was born in February of 1950 in the town of Dillon, South Carolina, to Almenia (Rogers) and Leon Barnes. His childhood would change drastically when the family moved to Brooklyn, New York just prior to him turning two years of age. In Brooklyn, Barnes would go to elementary school, and then attend Franklin K. Lane High School. During his high schools years, he would participat...
