Articles from the July 13, 2023 edition
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Clerk, Treasurer and Town Attorney Sworn in
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...
Burns receives $68,137 funds for future project
A discussion of different grants was at the meeting in Burns. The Burns council met on July 10th at 6:30 p.m. right after the Utility Board meeting. The problem was, there was no meeting for the utility board due to the lack of board members....
'Heroes and Friends ' bring together Neighbors, Friends and Family for Albin Day
Once a year the town of Albin is full of activities. It is the annual celebration for the town. For their 95th year of celebration, their theme was "Heroes and Friends." This fits the town to a tee....
The Mayor's Message
I begin this month’s message with some reminders for upcoming community events. The Pine Bluffs Police Department is participating in the 2023 National Night Out on August 1st. This organization “enhances the relationship between neighbors and la...
Orvil E. Harms
Orvil E. Harms, 91, of Grover, Colorado, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Grace Lutheran Church...
Joan M. Burt
Joan M. Burt, 83, was born on July 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, and died on June 29, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. During her childhood years, her family moved often and lived in numerous places...
University of Wyoming Spring Semesyer President's Honor Roll - Laramie County East
July 10, 2023 -- The University of Wyoming lists 149 students from Laramie County on the 2023 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point...
Fort Laramie National Historic Site Hosts Star Gazing Program and Civilian Conservation Corps
(Fort Laramie, WY) Fort Laramie National Historic Site will host its annual star gazing program on Saturday July 15, 2023. Join your guide, Kendall Jacobs for a “walk among the stars” at 8:30 p.m. on the historic parade ground. Participants are...
On This Day - July 4, 1776
It was a hot, sweltering day in the Philadelphia conference room when members of the second Continental Congress approved a document that was destined to change the course of world history, the American Declaration of Independence. The doors and...
Living in the Country-A Primer
This time of year I look around me at all the new people who've moved to the country from the city. Some are from small towns and some are from large cities, even out of state. Those I speak to want t...
Color Guard and Parades
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...
62 Teams compete in Pine Bluffs Roping Club
The Pine Bluffs Roping Club held their second rodeo of the season. Since the club was not competing with the events and rodeos on the 4th of July there were more contestants than last week. The event...
Softball Tourney brings out the Players!
One of the largest events for Albin Day was the softball tournament. 30 members from all ages and genders signed up for the game. Teams were selected at random and put into three teams. There was a...
Field Day Events a big hit at Albin Day
The town of Albin held its annual Albin Day last Saturday. The day was full of events and spectacles with fireworks concluding the day. From the start of the kid's parade, which was followed by the bi...
Albin Day Cornhole Tourney in the bag
Of all the Albin Day events the biggest tournament was the Cornhole tournament. The competition drew 22 different teams. There was a winner's bracket and a loser's bracket. So if you lost a game you...
Horseshoes brought in the Ringers
The horseshoe tournament held at Albin Day was a success. Several of the competitors also threw in the cornhole tournament. Tossers like Pete Gasner, Ryan Steel and Brandi Miller have been throwing...
Fireworks, Red Glare in the Sky
Every year on the Fourth of July the Pine Bluffs skies are filled with color. Laramie County Fire District #5 puts on a great display of fireworks. The firefighters and families raise money a couple...
Tim Malm Jr. Rodeo reins in Albin Days
The annual Tim Malm Jr. Rodeo is one of the highlights at Albin Day. Malm competed in rodeo most of his life in some form or another. He was a great roper in the days before his accident. That was...
Junior Rodeo Riders
Nichole Fleming is a nine-year-old barrel racer. She has been racing for two years and really enjoys it. She especially likes riding horses. Fleming said "I enjoy barrel racing and want to stay with...
Places to go for summer fun - short trip or day trip
To enjoy some lakes on the way up to the mountains a person can stop at Curt Gowdy State park. It is 24 miles west of Cheyenne.This place was established in 1971 with the city of Cheyenne and the...
Places to go for summer fun - short trip or day trip
The sun is shining and the weather is perfect for some camping at a local lake. Oliver Reservoir is the mid point between Bushnell and Kimball, Nebraska. The reservoir was a part of the irrigation...
102nd Annual Oregon Trail Days July 13-16
Oregon Trail Days in Gering, Nebraska is celebrating it’s 102nd Annual Trail Days with some great events, food, games, rides and much more. Starting off on the 13th, one can enjoy the Kickoff Barbeque and Street Dance. From that event to there is...
Loveland Concerts
The Loveland Downtown District is excited to announce the eclectic Wednesday Concert Series line up for 2023! The live music on Wednesday nights is a part of the One Sweet Summer event series, and will start on Wednesday, July 5th at 6:00 PM and...
The Unofficial Start of Cheyenne Frontier DaysTM Begins July 15
The unofficial start of Cheyenne Frontier Days will kick off July 15 with rodeo qualifiers. The Daddy of ‘em All Rodeo is a modified, tournament-style format. Timed events will have qualifying rounds to make it into the rodeo performances...
