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  • Pine Bluffs FFA holds their Annual Labor Auction Fund Raiser

    Karen Lipska|Nov 28, 2024

    Everyone always needs help some way or another. A person has honey do chores on the ranch, farm or at the house. It is always great to get extra help. That is when the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America Labor Sale comes in handy. Pine Bluffs FFA Labor Auction is to help the FFA raise money and it is for the bidder to get extra help. They work for eight hours. The buyer has to feed the member a meal. The new rule this year is the senior members would like to have their labor done by the end...

  • Be Aware of... Scams in the Community

    Karen Lipska|Nov 28, 2024

    It seems that scams are everywhere in the United States, even in the small town of Pine Bluffs. Scammers wanting to get money free but never telling the truth. These people are selfish people. A Pine Bluffs resident recently received mail wanting money for the police somewhere else other than Pine Bluffs. It did have the Pine Bluffs town hall on the address. But it did not come from Pine Bluffs. Fact is the Pine Bluffs town hall did not know about it until one resident questioned it. The Pine Bluffs Police Department had another on the Quality...

  • New Board Members for Pine Bluffs and Burns Senior Center

    Karen Lipska|Nov 28, 2024

    The Pine Bluffs Senior Center Inc. has four new board members. On the last Monday of the month the board meets. The new board members are learning the ropes on what goes on at the board meeting and at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. In September, all the members of the Burns and Pine Bluffs Senior Center had their annual meeting. At the meeting they voted on new board members. It was announced at the meeting who was new on the board. With the addition of the Burns Senior Center they had...

  • Gwendlyn Marie Garcia

    Nov 28, 2024

    Gwendlyn Marie Garcia, 64, of Casper, Wyoming, entered into God's presence on November 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Gwen was born on February 6, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Keith Phillip Schoene and Ruby Jane Atnip. She graduated from Burns High School in 1978 and went on to pursue a degree in Special Education from the University of Wyoming. She later earned her Master's in Education from Spearfish, South Dakota. Gwen devoted 35 years to teaching, retiring in 2017, and...

  • PB Elementary Serves Thanksgiving Meal for Students and Family

    Karen Lipska|Nov 28, 2024

    Giving thanks is always fun when it is with family. Laramie County School District #2 had started aThanksgiving lunch event two years ago. The elementary school students were able to invite their parents and grandparents to the Thanksgiving lunch. It gives a time for the parents and grandparents to be with the students at lunchtime. The lunch is for student to show off their families. The lunch was a full Thanksgiving dinner. It was turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole,...

  • Pine Bluffs High School Student Council attend the WyASC 2024-Riverton

    Ashley Rousseau LCSD No 2|Nov 28, 2024

    Our PBHS Student Council hasn't attended a WyAsc for quite a few years-in my head I am thinking 2020 or so. WyASC is Wyoming Association of Student Councils. This group of girls (initially) has really jumped into all the leadership offerings we have had around the state. Last spring we went to Lingle for a Southeast Regional Summit–and that really helped our council SEE what we can do as a small school. Since attending the summit, they also wanted to attend the Fall StuCo Summit in Casper t...

  • Christmas Tree permits available in Wyoming

    Nov 28, 2024

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Christmas tree permits are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of five Christmas trees can be purchased by an individual for personal use. Permits may also be purchased between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday from your local BLM Wyoming field offices, excluding the Newcastle Field Office. A BLM permit is valid for trees located on BLM-administered lands only. Permits for trees on U.S. Forest Service-administered land c...

  • Prairie Doc Perspective Week of November 24th, 2024

    Joanie Holm RN CNP|Nov 28, 2024

    Would you like to sleep better, have a healthier heart and less aches and pains? How about a lower blood pressure, a higher self -esteem and enhanced relationships? Would you believe that the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University, as well as other scientist all say these benefits can be yours with very little effort. And it doesn't require a change in your diet or excessive exercise! So, what is this magical therapy? GRATITUDE!! Gratitude comes from the Latin word gratia, which means grace,...

  • UW Sheep Program Launches Sheep Innovators Exchange to New Zealand for Young Ranchers and Entrepreneurs

    Lindsay Conley Stewart UW Ext Writer|Nov 28, 2024

    Laramie, Wyo. - Nov. 20, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Sheep Program, in partnership with the Wyoming Wool Initiative, Wyoming Business Council and the UW Global Engagement Office, has recently created a program entitled "Sheep Innovators Exchange: Wyoming to New Zealand". This international program gives Wyoming sheep producers and industry entrepreneurs a chance to gain fresh insights by engaging with global peers who face similar challenges. Participants in the Sheep Innovators Exchange...

  • Pine Bluffs FFA Members Attend Wyoming FFA Fall Leadership Conference

    Nov 28, 2024

    Casper, WY (Nov. 17, 2024) - Members of the Pine Bluffs FFA Chapter recently attended the Wyoming FFA Fall Leadership Conference, held November 15-16 in Casper. They joined more than 750 FFA members from across the state at this annual event, which focuses on leadership development, agricultural education, and student-driven initiatives. The conference featured three specialized tracks: • Discovery Conference: For junior high members beginning their FFA journey. Participants collaborated to i...

  • Cross Country Team Recognized

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    The Burns/Pine Bluffs Cross Country Track Team was honored last Friday with a dinner and awards ceremony. Awards for the best time in both the junior high and high school team were awarded. Additionally, members that qualified for the state meet were recognized as were the seniors on the team. Seniors Merina Theobald, Cooper Allen and Xavier Wilson were recognized and awarded certificates for their participation in the sport. All three seniors qualified for and ran in the State Meet. None of...

  • Hornets Honored with Prep Athlete of the Week

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    Defensive players Ethan Bomberger and Justin Lerwick were named as the WyoSports Prep Athlete of the Week. It is said that defense wins football games. That statement was never more accurate than in the Hornets last week's 22-28 Championship win against the Lingle/Ft Laramie Doggers'. For the second week in a row two Hornets players were so honored. The two combined for 17 tackles, one fumble and two sacks in their championship win over the Doggers. Bomberger had 10 tackles with six solo...

  • Wyopreps "All-Championship Game" Team

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    All five football state championship games were held last weekend in Laramie, and there were some great all-around performances by these young athletes. With that in mind, and for the first time WyoPreps chose to take a subjective look at individual performance and put together an "All-Tournament Team". WyoPreps personnel chose the players based solely on their performance at the championship games. Individuals from all five divisions were considered and a list comprised from all five title game...

  • Seven Broncs Awarded All-Conference Honors

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    In an incredible turn-around season the Burns Broncs Football team climbed up from an 1-8 season last year to a 5-5 record this season. The Broncs made it to the playoffs and showed the disbelievers that they were back and will only get better. When the coaches chose their All-Conference honorees for this season, seven of the Broncs players were so identified. Stephen Archer, Zach Austin, Shaw Martin, Mason Medley, Hunter Munson, Mason Terry and Hugo Zelgin. If you had the chance to see these...

  • Eight Hornets Receive All-Conference Honors

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    The Hornets are State Champions and have given the citizens of Pine Bluffs and their school an exciting and positive event to cheer for. However, the accolades are not over with yet. Eight of the Hornets football team has been awarded All-Conference Honors. On a 9-man team that is almost the entire starting lineup. Carsten Freeburg had 147-yards rushing and two touchdowns in the championship game. He also had several 100-yard rushing games and a couple of games that had over 200 yards passing....

  • Hornets Honored with All-State Titles

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    To be selected as an All-State recipient you first have to be selected for All-Conference Honors. Of the eight All-Conference Honorees, seven were selected as All-State. Their performance all season long culminating in the outstanding championship game was definitely noteworthy and deserving of this award. Carsten Freeburg, Shawn Shmidl, Justin Lerwick, Jesus Solis, Ryan Mohren, Coalton Bymer and Ethan Bomberger. All have been awarded the All-State Honors for the 2024-25 football season. Congratulations to all seven winners of the All-State...

  • All-State Honors Presented to Broncs

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    Two of the Burns Broncs football players have been honored with All-State awards. Mason Medley and Mason Terry were recognized for their efforts in the comeback season for the Broncs. Quarterback Mason Medley and receiver Mason Terry were a powerful force in the teams’ offensive and defensive effort in the season. Medley would often look for Terry down the field as the two would team up for several long gains and touchdowns throughout the season. At times they could be compared to the Montana and Rice combination era of the 90’s San Fra...

  • Pine Bluffs Poster Artist heads to District

    Karen Lipska|Nov 28, 2024

    Every year across the continents on earth there is a contest for sixth graders. It is called International Peace Poster Contest that is put on by the International Lions Club. This contest has been happening over three decades. It is for children to be creative and express their visions of peace and inspire the world. This years theme was Peace with our Limits. The students are from the ages of 11 through 13. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club judged the schools of Albin Elementary, Pine Bluffs...

  • 2024 Hornets Football State Champs

    Jim Merryfield|Nov 28, 2024

    The Pine Bluffs Hornets football team had a major roadblock to overcome on their way to the state championship game. The stigmata of last season's melt down would be heavy on their minds and could have been a mental challenge to this season. The Hornets first practice started on their first day of school. Although some of the players were hitting the gym and preparing themselves for the season over the summer. Head Coach Will Gray instilled in the kids that last year is over. We learn from our...