Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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In 1881 a prominent Cheyenne citizen named Charles Terry purchased over 300,000 acres that is known today as the Terry Bison Ranch. Four short years later Wyomings first territorial governor, F. E. Warren would purchase the ranch, and create the southern headquarters for Warren Livestock which ran sheep and cattle, and also bred sheepdogs. For over 50 years the Warren family would run the Terry Bison Ranch hosting prominent guests, even boasting the filming of "Charge of the Light Brigade" by...
The Lions Club continues to volunteer their time throughout town, and the Christmas season is no exception. Bob and Diane Lyons, with the help of principal Andrea Verosky managed to talk Santa into stopping by Pine Bluffs Elementary School to say hi to the kids before they head off on Christmas break, and he heads off to put in his yearly nights work. The day included a "dress as your favorite Christmas character" and a school sing a long in the gym. Santa then took some time to stop by the...
Bernice M. Acheson, 100, of Cheyenne passed away December 24, 2019 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne. She was born November 30, 1919 near Sunol, NE to Arthur and Sadie Dodrill. She married Charles Acheson on April 21, 1938 in Greeley, CO. She had retired from Unicover Corporation and was also a foster grandparent. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Judy (Max) True of Carpenter, Fred (Diana) Acheson of Hillsdale, Dan (Sherry) Acheson of Kimball and...
Senator Mike Enzi surprised staff, visitors and patients at the Cheyenne Veterans Medical Center and Hospital on Monday to wish all the Veterans and those who serve a "Very Merry Christmas!" "This was a complete surprize" said one Veteran who was so touched by Senator Enzi's greetings and hand shake. Senator Enzi, a Veteran himself, serving in the Wyoming Air National Guard (1967-1973), talked with many of the Veterans, included Judy Brayton and Joice Hopkins who were the first ladies to join...
It’s hard to believe it’s nearly 2020! Another year come and gone and I just don’t know where it went or how it got past me that quickly. I don’t know if I’ve been that busy or if maybe it’s just old age. Could be a combination of both, I guess. This week I was thinking about poinsettias. Of course, I’m writing this just before Christmas. Mind you, the poinsettias I remember from my youth are nothing like those we buy in the stores here. In Florida, where I grew up, poinsettia plants were often grown outside year-round and sometimes eve...
Roland Thomas, born September 25, 1922 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts entered the post office with full intentions of enlisting in the United States Army. He had graduated Technical High School and Cathedral High School and was now preparing to serve his country. As he entered the post office, he had to pass by the U. S. Navy recruiter to go around the corner to the Army recruiter. He was walking by when the Navy recruiter asked him where he was going. "Going to go join the Army" Thomas said....
Fort Morgan Tournament 12-21-19 8 & Under Division 51 Jesse Gortney 1st Place 66 Colton Gilbert 4th Place 10 & Under Division 67 Jax Thurin 3rd Place 125 Isabella Gilbert 4th Place 12 & Under Division 76 Jax Thurin 3rd Place 78 MaKenna Thurin 4th Place Girls 3rd-5th Grade Division 125 Isabella Gilbert 1st Place Girls 6th-8th Grade Division 78 MaKenna Thurin 1st Place Rumble at the Rock Tournament Bayard, NE 12-28-19 PreK & K Grade Divison 48 Gavin Bibbey 2nd Place 1st & 2nd Grade Division 47...
Pine Bluffs Library hosted Holiday Hoopla on Tuesday, December 17 for grades Kindergarten through six, and a great time was had by all. Library workers Mary Cushing and Molly Williams pulled all the stops and offered a sugar crusted fun time for all that attended. Games and carols followed by crafts filled the hour. There was tree punching, tree making, a hot potato style game, snacks, and a scavenger hunt! Everyone went home with a prize of some sort, and no one left hungry as there was candy...
Pine Bluffs High School announced the winners of their annual Cupcake Wars last week, and choosing must have been difficult because there were some outstanding entries this year. Contest winners included Most Creative: Cookie Monster made by Johnna Fornstrom, Lex Johnson, Wesley Miles, and Zavier White. Best Color: Monsters Inc Made by Jourdaine Cerenil, Jaden Shelit, and Mady Graves, and the Grand Prize: Christmas Scene with Penguins made by Rubi Arzola, Jesus Lozano, McKayla Waiters, and...