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The ballot box was set and the tables were decorated. People were coming in to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. in Pine Bluffs. It was the Annual meeting for the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. The Senior Center has been going since the early 1970's. It was started in the VFW building on Main and 4th street. This year the senior center has added on to itself with the Burns Senior Center which is under the name Pine Bluffs Senior Center,Inc. The program keeps growing and helping the seniors...
Mayor Justin Fornstrom welcomed everyone to the Wednesday, September 25th meeting of the Pine Bluffs town council. After the Pledge of Allegiance the town council jumped right into business. The first item is the agenda. Town Councilmember Allie Leitza moved to accept the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Janna Kestner. Motion passed unanimously. Next item was the consent agenda. Councilmember Leitza moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, it was seconded by Councilmember Dave Crouse. Mayor Fornstrom asked...
You would never know what might be found in the park. Normally, it is people having fun, relaxing, playing football or soccer. Possibly families having picnics while the kids are playing on the swing set and other equipment. Last April a person found bunnies in the park. An Easter Bunny to be precise. Now there was something new in the park. It was not something you would expect see everyday in a town park, but being a small town people loved it. For this time it was pigs in the park. No...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Concerned about paying winter heating bills? The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is now accepting online applications for the 2024-2025 season. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible, low-income Wyoming families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. This year, LIEAP is only accepting online applications, starting on Oct. 1 through March 31, 2025. The online application requirement means households will need to complete the application through the...
Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem. Prioritizing dental health through education, preventive care, and regular check-ups lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. The following topics are common discussion points of children's dental health. First Dental Visit Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth...
It was a tough year for the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America. Everyone thought they were ready but the judges had a different opinion. All of the members of the Pine Bluffs FFA worked their hearts out to have a great project for the year. They checked the feed rations and made sure all animals were well walked and trim for fair. It is awesome that members participate and work their fingers to the bone for the best results they can achieve. It is brave and incredible to see skills that were...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — In September, the Wyoming Air National Guard completed a high-profile exercise, Cheyenne Samurai, “exploding” into the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater, more than 5,000 miles from their home station. Delivering 15,000 pounds of cargo, the multi-role mission crossed 15 time zones, each way, stopping only for fuel and aircrew changes. This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard...
Over 40 bowlers traveled to the Cheyenne Red Lion for the Wyoming State Jamboree bowling tournament to compete for state titles. Two of the bowlers scored big. Tristen Zitek and Codel Charvat both won state titles. Codel Charvat, from Kimball, Nebraska bowls in a league at Pine Bowl here in Pine Bluffs. Charvat won the State Singles Scratch event championship. He received a nice plaque and bragging rights. Charvat bowled a 268, 266 and 264 totaling a 798 series for the singles championship....
The Future Farmers of America members worked hard year around trying to improve in skills and showing them to others in agriculture. These skills will help build the members for their future in the world. Skills like welding, building, keeping record books,knowing about different grasses and seeds, the quality of animals, what each animal is used for and how to promote the animal for their qualities. The FFA is a stepping stone and reassures the members they are on the right track. The Laramie...
If you are an aviation enthusiast or just like to fly you have probably heard the name Richard Bastian of Bastian Aviation. Bastian has been flying since 1966 and has been very active in building aircraft and flying acrobatics. Bastian has won numerous trophies including placing second at Nationals that was held in Czechoslovakia. The Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame, in conjunction with the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission, named Richard Bastian the 2024 inductee into the Wyoming Aviation Hall of...
The shovels were all lined up in a row, waiting to be used to break ground by members of the Pine Bluffs Town Council and representatives from HDR Engineering, and Prospect Construction. Pine Bluffs Town Administrator Kimberly Patterson welcomed everyone and thanked them for joining to commemorate the commencement of the construction of the north property development - the Prairie View subdivision. At this time, she invited Pastor Joshua Tangeman to deliver an invocation and asked everyone to...
Laramie County voters may cast their General Election ballots early Tues., Oct. 8, through Mon., Nov. 4 in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex at 309 W. 20th Street in Cheyenne. Voters have fewer days to vote in advance of the election this year because a new law reduced the number of early voting days from 45 to 28. County Clerk Debra Lee said the atrium polling site will be open to voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 8 through Nov. 4, except for county holidays. Voters will enter the atrium through the...
Concern about the Burns Youth League Coordinator was on the agenda at the Burns Town council during the Burns Town council meeting held on September 23rd. Council member Rick Lakin was excited to report that this week is homecoming. There are lots of football games and volleyball games. Two main activities for Burns resident to enjoy are Tuesday soda bottle baseball and the Thursday afternoon homecoming parade. Mayor Nicholson reported that all the crosswalks are painted. Council member Ralph Bartel and council member Judy Johnstone are still...
Menopause is one of those things that, let's face it, will ultimately affect everyone with previously functional ovaries. Unfortunately we don't talk about it enough, which makes it a topic riddled with misinformation. So... what is menopause? Menopause is defined by the permanent cessation of menstrual bleeding for 12 months. This occurs naturally when the ovaries stop reproductive activity and a marked decrease in ovarian hormones (estrogen and progesterone) occurs. Symptoms of menopause are...
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – The community is invited to Laramie County Community College's Manufacturing Day Block Party on Oct. 4, offering an opportunity to get a taste of the college's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge programs. The event will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Career and Technical Building and adjoining parking lot. The event is part of the national Manufacturing Day, led by the Manufacturing Institute, celebrated on the first Friday in October each year. Food t...
It's nearly 2am, again, and I find myself engulfed in work that must be done, no matter the day or the time. September is always a hard month on the farm. The past few weeks, we have been pushing hard to cultivate fields, plant wheat, harvest chickpeas, harvest millet, and ship grain. Honestly, that's just the tip of the projects, as there are multiple things intertwined so that everything operates in a functional and productive manner. And that's just on the farm. Dry crop farming in...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sep. 23, 2024-The University of Wyoming will host its 41st annual Ag Day Barbecue Saturday, Oct. 12, before the UW vs. San Diego University football game at 1:30 p.m. The barbecue is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. It will be held at UW's indoor practice facility. This year's menu features smoked beef, pork, and lamb sandwiches with corn salad, coleslaw and cake prepared by the UW Food Science Club. The event showcases registered student organizations associated with the College of...
The Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. is always busy making sure their clients are getting to places that they need to get to. The driver travels to doctors appointments, post office, and the grocery store. The older clients get to a point of needing help, and it is important to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. to be able to assist them. The Pine Bluffs Senior Center, Inc. has set up a program for their clients be able to go to appointments or shopping as needed. They travel to Cheyenne to...
Laramie, Wyo.-Sept. 23, 2024-The University of Wyoming's Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC) has released a comprehensive digital report detailing its teaching, research and extension activities in 2023. As the largest of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station's four research and extension centers, LREC supports a diverse variety of educational and research opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members. In addition to livestock facilities for cattle, sheep, horse...
Competition and giving is always in the air when fall comes around. The annual bar bucks has started with Mike's Saloon in Albin, Wyoming where they had the first celebration on September 20th. Bar Bucks is part of the Christmas basket program that helps Laramie County residents who may be having issues with groceries around the holidays. Tis the season to be thankful and enjoy family, plus not to worry about having food on the table. Life is tough and full of worries, but this is one way to...
Most of the time when a person goes shopping, be it groceries or a clothing store, we don't necessarily think about where the products come from, other than the store itself, but reality is a bit different. The Laramie County Cattlewomen's Annual Ag Expo was Tuesday September 17th and Wednesday the18th at the Archer Complex. This Ag Expo is for all the fourth graders in Laramie County. There are several stations for the different groups to go to, to learn about Agricultural products and programs...
Once a year the Pine Bluffs Senior Center has their annual meeting. It is the time for election of new board members and to catch up for the year. The meeting touches on what is being done throughout the year, what is happening with the different programs and to have a great meal that is served by the board along with some awesome pies. This year the meeting is on September 25th. The voting for the board will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The dinner will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and...
The Albin Ambulance is changing another item with the Laramie County Fire District No. 3 and the town is still cleaning up the burn area. The Albin Town council met on September 12th for their monthly meeting. For new business there were only two items on the agenda. First was the Elective Officials dinner. There were some awesome helpers at it. A couple of the council members want to reward them for their hard work. The council members that were present at the meeting agree but could not vote on it until the next council meeting. Mayor Kelly...
Humans always need a doctor to help them feel better. Well, animals need someone like doctors to make them feel better too. These doctors are called a veterinarian. Being in a rural community veterinarians are very important to the farmers and ranchers. In Pine Bluffs the people have had veterinarian clinic in town for over 50 years. The clinic has changed owners but the demand for a veterinarian is very important to the community. Bluffs Veterinarian Clinic is adding another veterinarian to...
The Pony Express was the premium way to get ones mail back in the day. Mail has always been important to the world for decades. It is how people communicated for years with loved ones. A letter telling a person how the family is doing was a relief to others. It was how a person got to know each other as friends and sometimes possibly a husband or wife. Later it helped businesses, too. Now days there is less hand written letters. The art is slowly being lost. However, in Burns, the Post Offices'...