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Articles from the November 1, 2018 edition


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  • Sheriff's dept. representatives address Albin residents

    Zach Spadt|Nov 1, 2018

    ALBIN - Laramie County Sheriff's Department personnel would like to make it into rural Laramie County for patrols and community outreach more frequently - they just lack the manpower. That's what representatives from Laramie's County's law enforcement agency told about a dozen Albin-area residents at a public meeting held Thursday, Oct. 25. LCSD Operations Lieutenant Don Hollingshead said the department is looking to build a bigger presence in rural Laramie County as more deputies are hired over...

  • Voters will head to the polls Tuesday

    Zach Spadt|Nov 1, 2018

    Laramie County residents will head to the polls next Tuesday. Early voting is currently underway. Those wishing to vote early can do so at the Laramie County Courthouse in Cheyenne. Statewide elections include the race for Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrat Greg Hunter, Libertarian Richard Brubaker and Constitution Candidate Daniel Clyde Cummings are looking to unseat Cheney. Cheney is in her first term. In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Gary Trauner and Libertarian Joseph Porambo are hoping to unseat U.S. S...

  • William and Ruth Crock

    Nov 1, 2018

    On Saturday, September 8, 2018, William (Bill) Clement Crock, passed away at the age of 93. Six weeks later, his devoted wife, Ruth Viola (Brunner) Crock followed him in death on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was 88. They were married for 71 years. Bill grew up in Pine Bluffs, son of Reuben and Vera Crock, graduated Pine Bluffs High School in 1943 and served in WWII as a tail gunner. He was a Sergeant on the Cheyenne Police Department, 1952-1973. Ruth was employed by the Federal Government in...

  • Angelo Fiorelli

    Nov 1, 2018

    Angelo Fiorelli, 73, of Cheyenne passed away October 28th surrounded by his family at home in Burns, Wyoming. He was born December 2, 1944 in Salida, CO. Angelo served in the Army, later retiring from Frontier Oil. He was an avid drag racer and was active in 4-H. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, camping, and hunting. Angelo is survived by his wife, Teresa Fiorelli; children, Lisa (Kenny) Perez and Anthony (Tricia) Fiorelli; two brothers, Billy (Paul) Fiorelli, Jr. and...

  • Wyoming adopts military spouse licensing rule

    Nov 1, 2018

    CHEYENNE - The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that it has joined 31 other states in implementing a military spouse licensing rule. Effective October 1, 2018, military spouses and domestic partners may apply for admission to practice law without examination, and their temporary license will last for as long as the servicemember’s orders keep the family in Wyoming. After being approached by representatives from Military Spouse J.D. Network (MSJDN), Wyoming State Bar President Weston Graham pitched the idea to the Board of Law E...

  • Tis the Season to ... Plant BULBS

    Mike Heath Laramie County Master Gardners|Nov 1, 2018

    If you're anything like me, you've been working fast and furious to get those last-minute outside chores finished before winter really gets here. We've been very fortunate to have such beautiful weather this year, but we all know it won't last. So, that said, I want to add another task to your "To Do" list. This is the perfect time to plant bulbs. In fact, it's the best time to plant bulbs. Plant in the fall and they'll come up in the spring and bring "COLOR" and more "COLOR" to your flower...

  • What is in store for Pine Bluffs Wrestling 2019

    Mark Merryfield Pine Bluffs Journalism|Nov 1, 2018

    I had the opportunity recently to sit down with a couple of the up and coming wrestlers here at Pine Bluffs High School and interview them about the upcoming season. The wrestlers I had the opportunity to interview are Kyle Thurin, Zander Hotel, Nevaeh Garcia, and Zeb Ornelas. Last season we had 6 people who qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament, Kyle being one of them. When I asked him,"Where does he hope that he will be when the wrestling season ends?" Thurin responded with, "I want to...

  • United States Marine Corps A Military Story

    Penny Merryfield|Nov 1, 2018

    It was a vision of the Second Continental Congress that gave us the United States Marine Corps. On November 10, 1775 they decided there was a need for two battalions of Marines to cover and protect as landing forces with the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. The war lasted from 1775-1783. After the war ended, they disbanned the Continental Navy, and included in their disbanning the Continental Marines as well. Due to the growing conflict with revolutionary France, they re-established the Continental Marines giving us the...

  • Entrepreneurship leads to Hornet Inc.

    Mary Jacobsen Pine Bluffs High School|Nov 1, 2018

    Pine Bluffs High School is learning how to operate a small business while celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A new class at the high school, Entrepreneurship, was created this year to help teach students who are interested in learning what it takes to start and run their own business. From this concept, Hornet Inc was formed. The past few years different school clubs have had a variety of tools to help them serve the community: an laser engraver has been in use by PBHS FBLA. Two t-shirt...

  • Lady Hornets heading to State

    Zach Spadt|Nov 1, 2018

    The Lady Hornets are heading to the Wyoming State Volleyball Tournament where they will represent the second seed for 2A-East. Their run to the state tournament comes on the heels of earning the runner-up spot in the 2A East Regional Volleyball Tournament held over the weekend. After shutting out Moorcroft, the Rebels defeated Glenrock 3-1 in the regional semi-final round. “The girls stepped on the court with the attitude that we aren’t getting beat,” said head coach Lisa Gilbert. “We served the ball well and really pulled together.” They hit...

  • Hornets earn chance at Redemption against Rams

    Nov 1, 2018

    On a dreary fall day here in Pine Bluffs, the Big Horn Rams gave the Hornets their first gridiron loss of the season. It was also their first loss in 19 games. On Friday night, the Hornets will have the opportunity to return the favor. After earning a chance in the Wyoming High School 1A 11-man playoffs, the Hornets travelled to Shoshoni last weekend and earned the right to play for a spot in the state championship game in Laramie slated for Nov. 10. The final score of the game in Shoshoni was 5...

  • Cheyenne Native serves aboard a Floating Airport at sea

    Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown|Nov 1, 2018

    BREMERTON, Wash. – A Cheyenne, Wyoming, native and 2013 Cheyenne East High School graduate is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, a floating airport at sea. Petty Officer 2nd Class Lane Crozier is an electronics technician serving aboard the carrier. A Navy electronics technician is responsible for maintaining radar, navigation, and interfacing equipment. “The radar equipment I maintain is critical to the ship's mission, and that’s a feeling I love,” said Crozier. Approximately 3,200 men and women make up the crew of John...

  • Calling all cars! "Drive In" at the Pine Bluffs Community Center

    Sonja Fornstrom Pine Bluffs Rec|Nov 1, 2018

    Calling all cars, it’s a “Drive In” movie! Put your imagination to work and start building your car for the Texas Trail Market Movie Night! Do you know what they have at grocery stores like Texas Trail Market? Boxes, and lots of them! We want to encourage kids (and those kids at heart) to make their cars (or any mode of creative transportation) out of those boxes and “drive” on in to the 18th Annual Texas Trail Market Movie Night scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 6:30pm at the Pine Bluffs Community Center. TTM Movie Night will feature D...

  • Stand Down for Homeless Veterans

    Penny Merryfield|Nov 1, 2018

    Cheyenne Veteran Affairs in conjunction with the American Legion Post 6 recently held their annual Cheyenne Homeless Veterans Stand Down. Members of Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60, Pine Bluffs and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, and area American Legions participated in this event as well as numerous other entities. Homeless veterans were able to get clothing, jackets, sleeping bags, their hair cut, and dental exams and much more. Lunch was served for the veterans free of charge. G...