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Articles from the December 7, 2017 edition


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  • A Puppy for Christmas

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 7, 2017

    Bringing home an animal is a huge responsibility. Whether it is a puppy, kitten, hamster, or even a fish. All coming with their own set of needs and human responsibilities. When bringing home an animal the thought of the animals future needs should always cross your mind. This is the season that people start to bring home animals for christmas. One of the favorites people like to bring home are puppies. When gifting a puppy to someone you need to be sure that the recipient is ready for the... Full story

  • Rabies found in Laramie County

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 7, 2017

    This past weekend a family found a odd looking skunk wandering around in their farm yard. The skunk did not seem to be scared of people, when a skunk is seemingly unbothered by human presence in the day it is possible that it is rabid. “If you have been observing an animal and are worried it might be rabid, it is best to call animal control.” stated Dr. William S. Shain. “If you feel comfortable enough shooting the animal yourself, but not in the head, do so and then call you local veterinarian for testing. There shouldn’t be a charge due to... Full story

  • Albert S. "Syd" Martin

    Dec 7, 2017

    Albert S. "Syd" Martin, 90, of Burns, Wyoming, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Syd was born September 24, 1927, in Burns, the son of Albert D. and Marie D. (Hardy) Martin. He married the love of his life Shirley Jean Edwards of Laramie on May 23, 1954. Syd was a graduate of Burns High School and the University of Wyoming where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He served in the Wyoming Army National Guard retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His... Full story

  • Mattson Ranch starts with the seed

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 7, 2017

    Mattson Ranch does more than plant a seed!! On the Mattson Ranch there are very few employees but a lot of harvest. This ranch is specifically known for growing, harvesting and cleaning all of their own certified seed wheat and seed millet. The owner of the Mattson ranch is Herbert Mattson, of Kansas and the manager is Albert Kranz, of Pine Bluffs. Herb Mattson took over after his father passed. He started looking for help running the ranch, when he met Kranz during a corn harvest. They were... Full story

  • Buddy Bucks- Helping families in need

    Pine Bluffs Journalism Student Reporter|Dec 7, 2017

    Every year for the past 19 years Pine Bluffs high school has raised money around the holidays to help out the less fortunate. Students compete in a classroom competition during the first minute of school for one week. The objective is to see who can raise the most amount of money in a mad minute dash. This money collected is then pooled together to purchase toys, meals, toiletries, and other items families might be needing. "The money goes to purchase presents for families in need in our... Full story

  • Nola Cary A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Dec 7, 2017

    Determined not to have her parents pay for her college education, Nola Cary choose the Air Force because that is the branch her father, Lewis Cary, Sr had served during WWII. Her plan was to use the GI Bill to complete her education after one four year enlistment. She had heard the family story of how her father, on his birthday of 7 Dec 1921, a Sunday morning, had been listening to the radio when it was announced that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. He went to the country church to give the... Full story

  • Be Somebody

    Dawnna Merryfield|Dec 7, 2017

    Pine Bluffs Elementary School System has adopted a new program called "Be Somebody". This program is designed to help children and young adults to understand what is takes to be an upstanding person and a positive influence to their community and the people around them. The program is aimed at the elementary school level student and is designed to teach and instill a set of values that will help them to grow within their families, communities and future endeavors. The "Be Somebody" program was... Full story

  • 2017 CHRISTMAS AT HOME

    Dec 7, 2017

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