Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times December 15, 2021 WHEATLAND — On December 10, VFW Auxiliary Post #3558 received a shipment of over 1,000 wreaths to prepare for Wreaths Across America. Six pallets of boxes of wreaths were delivered to the Wheatland Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. “We are there to support and honor ourContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland VFW Auxiliary prepares for Wreaths Across America”
Author Archives: James Meyer
From the PCRT Archives: Poster contest encourages patriotism in art
Originally published in the Guernsey Gazette January 18, 2022 and in the Platte County Record-Times January 19, 2022. GUERNSEY — Inside the Guernsey-Sunrise High School library January 4, Abigail Seyfang devised and created an entry for the American Legion Auxiliary’s Poppy Poster contest. Abigail was the only youth in the library between 3:30 and 5Continue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Poster contest encourages patriotism in art“
Two Moons in Glendo gives Two Boos for Halloween
GLENDO — The Two Moons campground in Glendo State Park hosted its trick-or-treat event “Two Boos in Two Moons,” Saturday, October 30, 2021. From six to eight p.m. the day before Halloween, people could visit the campground and walk a looped path through the campground, stopping at six stations to receive candy. The event wasContinue reading “Two Moons in Glendo gives Two Boos for Halloween”
From the PCRT Archives: Hofrock and Ferguson present: Cinema West
Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times April 20, 2022 WHEATLAND, WY -– The renovations are almost complete. The opening movie has been selected. The popcorn is finally perfect. Cinema West, located at the corner of Gilchrest and 10th Streets, will be reopened and ready for business April 22. Cinema West is under the operationContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Hofrock and Ferguson present: Cinema West”
Former BNSF mechanic gives presentation about local history of trains
Author’s Note: The title of the article has been altered for clarity and conciseness SUNRISE, WY — Mike Russ gave a presentation in the YMCA building in Sunrise the evening of October 21 about the history of trains and the railroad industry in the nearby area. Russ was born in Torrington but lived in HartvilleContinue reading “Former BNSF mechanic gives presentation about local history of trains”
From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland local Oakley Stevenson shoot straight about 3-gun competition
Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times March 23, 2022 WHEATLAND, WY — Out along Goodrich Road is the Stevenson farm. And its owner Oakley has a unique hobby. He likes to shoot in three gun competitions. Stevenson has been participating in three gun shooting events for about the four years. His reason for startingContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland local Oakley Stevenson shoot straight about 3-gun competition“
From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland Lobos score BINGO on their fundraiser
Author’s note: The title of the article has been altered for clarity and conciseness. Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times January 19, 2022 WHEATLAND, WY -– On December 31 at the Agriplex in the Platte County Fairgrounds, the Wheatland Lobos baseball team hosted a combined dinner, bingo night, and auction fundraiser. The event startedContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland Lobos score BINGO on their fundraiser”
From the PCRT Archive: Wheatland community remembers lost family
Author’s note: The title of the article has been altered for clarify and conciseness. Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times September 22, 2021 WHEATLAND — On September 11, 2021, people who lost children and young family members gathered in Lewis Park to walk in remembrance of their lost loved ones. The idea for theContinue reading “From the PCRT Archive: Wheatland community remembers lost family”
A FoCo view of pop culture: 2022 Fort Collins Comic Con
It was time to expand my horizons and see what happened. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. This was going to be my second ever convention. It would be a tale of two very different days, but both with their beneficial qualities. I had a little bit less enthusiasm for FC3 then I had for Cheyenne GamingContinue reading “A FoCo view of pop culture: 2022 Fort Collins Comic Con”
From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland community remembers 9/11 in 20th anniversary ceremony
Note: The title of this story has been modified for better clarity and conciseness. Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times September 22, 2021 WHEATLAND — On September 11 in front of the Platte County Courthouse in Wheatland, a remembrance ceremony was held to honor the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony beganContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland community remembers 9/11 in 20th anniversary ceremony”
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