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Articles from the May 30, 2019 edition


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  • Memorial Day Ceremony honors the fallen

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|May 30, 2019

    Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at the Pine Bluffs Cemetery was conducted by Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post #60 Commander John Wise. Vietnam Veteran and American Legion Chaplain Marine Louie Laboray placed the ceremonial wreath after the benediction led by Pastor Leslie Matschke. Melinda Gibson sang "America The Beautiful" and the "Star Spangled Banner" while flag bearers stood in the background. Bearers included: Penny Merryfield holding the American Flag, Julie Butler caring for the...

  • Texas Trail Museum holds annual meeting

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|May 30, 2019

    The Texas Trail Museum held its annual meeting on Saturday, May 18th at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. Members in attendance were treated to an old fashioned sausage bake complete with corn, potatoes, cabbage, and onions provided by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Talich. Scott Zimmerman, as acting president, reported that the board had a good year financially, and that the museum itself was enjoying many additions to its halls. One of the main talking points for this meeting was the reduction of board...

  • Dennis G. Zitek

    May 30, 2019

    Dennis G. Zitek, 74, of Grover, Colorado passed away Friday, May 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born October 28, 1944 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, a son of the late James W. and Vera L. (Brown) Zitek. As a young man, Dennis served in the Wyoming Air National Guard. He lived most of his life on the Zitek family farm in Grover. He had many passions but he was especially involved in the local historical society. Dennis is survived by his wife, Kathy; sister, Betty;...

  • Scholarships Awards

    May 30, 2019

    Pine Bluffs High School Hallie Christofferson – She is receiving the Hathaway Scholarship, the Pine Bluffs Music Booster Scholarship, the Doane University Board of Trustees Scholarship, the Doane University Music Instrumental Scholarship and the Chris Kimzey Memorial Scholarship. Karla DeLaCruz – She is receiving the Hathaway Scholarship, the Laramie County Community College Presidential Scholarship, the Ron and Julie Rabou Family Scholarship, the Wyoming FFA Foundation WABA Scholarship, the HOPE Scholarship, the Mark Alan Doherty Sch...

  • Greenhouse Gardening - Don and Sue Hollingshead

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|May 30, 2019

    I've had the honor and pleasure of knowing Lt. Don Hollingshead of the Laramie County Sheriff's Department for about the last four years or so. But what I didn't know until just a couple of years ago was that he and his wife, Sue, are avid gardeners. I had an opportunity to speak with Don after one of our radio shows last year about his gardening and the greenhouse he had built in 2016. He had posted his progress on Facebook and I was enthralled by what he was doing. What I really wanted was a...

  • Fallen but not forgotten

    May 30, 2019

    They took the oath. It didn't matter if they enlisted or were drafted...they took the oath. "I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me...

  • PreSchool Graduation...Kindergarten here we come

    May 30, 2019

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  • High West Energy Military Appreciation BBQ

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|May 30, 2019

    The Cheyenne chapter of the Military Affairs Committee (MAC) held its annual military appreciation barbecue on Saturday, May 18th despite the drizzle and the chill. Over 200 people showed up to the Military May celebration sponsored by High West Energy. Bouncy houses were up for the kids, Wing Shack was on deck for help with the food, and several MAC representatives were on hand to make sure that everyone was fed, and appreciated. MAC Chairman Andy Worshek was on hand to make sure that...

  • FIELD & TRACK Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets State 2A Champs

    May 30, 2019

    From Coach Lee: I am very proud of how all the track athletes finished up the year this season. Most athletes performed one of their best marks for the year in all events they participated in either at Regionals or State. I cannot ask for much more than that as a track coach. The boys unfortunately didn't make it in the trophy hunt like we had hoped. We knew if everyone performed at their best or above it we would have a great shot at a top 4 place, but we had a couple missteps at the state...

  • New wooden lanes for Pine Bowl

    Victoria Smithey Pine Bluffs Post|May 30, 2019

    Haven't bowled that perfect 300 game yet? Never fear the Pine Bowl is getting a new floor! Owners Jim and Kate Zitek have decided to replace the half inch overlay that covers the wood lanes that were built in 1963. Having owned the bowling alley for the last 40 years this is the second time that the Zitek's have replaced the overlay, the first being in 2002. Known for great food, drinks, and a good game of bowling the alley is a good choice for a drink and a game. On hand for the project was...