Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times December 8, 2021. WHEATLAND — The Purple Cow Café and Gallery, located at 962 on Gilchrest Street, hosted an art gallery from six to ten p.m. on November 4. The showcase consisted of about 30 pieces of art displayed throughout the inside walls of the Café. Attendees couldContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Purple Cow Café & Gallery hosts art exhibition”
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Oil City Unusuals: 2022 Crusin’ In Casper Car Show and Auto Cross, Part 2
This is the second part of my Crusin’ in Casper Autocross and Car Show The first post focused on more American makes and models and what could be considered muscle cars. This second part will highlight the vehicles that have been more customized, what I may have wrongly called “exotics” in my first post. WhatContinue reading “Oil City Unusuals: 2022 Crusin’ In Casper Car Show and Auto Cross, Part 2”
Oil City Cavalcade: 2022 Crusin’ In Casper Car Show and Auto Cross, Part 1
The third and final stop of my car show tour had me in Casper, WY which is 90 minutes north of Wheatland not counting construction slowdowns. It can be argued that Casper is one of the quote-unquote “big cities” of Wyoming along with places like Cheyenne, Laramie, and Gillette. If World Atlas is to beContinue reading “Oil City Cavalcade: 2022 Crusin’ In Casper Car Show and Auto Cross, Part 1”
From the PCRT Archives: Platte County 4H holds a dinner and a dance
Originally published in the Guernsey Gazette January 25, 2022 and in the Platte County Record-Times January 26, 2022 WHEATLAND, WY -– On December 18 at the Agriplex in the Platte County Fairgrounds, a community dinner, food drive, and square dancing was hosted by the Platte County 4H. The dinner started around 6:30 p.m. The mainContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Platte County 4H holds a dinner and a dance”
Side by side: The 2022 Gremlin Motorsports Car Show in Torrington, WY
The second traffic light in my tour of tires took me about an hour north-northeast of Wheatland to Torrington. Torrington has a special place in my heart. It is home to Eastern Wyoming College, a community college where I took my first steps in higher education. I graduated in two years with two associates degrees,Continue reading “Side by side: The 2022 Gremlin Motorsports Car Show in Torrington, WY”
A rear view look: The 2021 Blue Mountain Car Show
If my memory serves me well enough, I’ve been to each iteration of the Blue Mountain Car Show since it started. When I went to the 2020 show, I was a casual visitor. The only thing I think I notably recall from that show was a custom motorcycle. It had a blue and black colorContinue reading “A rear view look: The 2021 Blue Mountain Car Show”
From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland Kiwanis and Platte County Memorial Hospital team up for Casino Night
Originally published in the Guernsey Gazette and Platte-County Record Times February 2022. WHEATLAND, WY — At the Agriplex in the Platte County Fairgrounds on the night of February 19, the Kiwanis Club of Wheatland hosted a Casino Night. The casino night was a fundraiser and was done in partnership with Platte County Memorial Hospital andContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Wheatland Kiwanis and Platte County Memorial Hospital team up for Casino Night”
Classy Chevys, fancy Fords, and amazing Mazdas: The 2022 Blue Mountain Car Show
Starting in the early evening of July 8 and ending the morning of July 10, Wheatland hosted the Blue Mountain Car Show. The Blue Mountain Car Show is a three-day event during the second weekend in July. People can visit their Facebook, Instagram, and website to learn more information. Do be aware that this year’sContinue reading “Classy Chevys, fancy Fords, and amazing Mazdas: The 2022 Blue Mountain Car Show”
From the PCRT Archives: Guernsey Lions Club holds Halloween Carnival
Originally published in the Guernsey Gazette November 09, 2021 GUERNSEY — The Lions Club of Guernsey hosted its Halloween carnival inside the west gym of Guernsey High School October 29. The Carnival began at 5:00 p.m. and lasted for two hours. Members of Guernsey Lions Club oversaw the event with help from cadets from theContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Guernsey Lions Club holds Halloween Carnival”
From the PCRT Archive: Casino Night raises money for Guernsey volunteer firefighters
Author’s note: The title of the article has been altered for clarify and conciseness. Originally published in the Guernsey Gazette August 24, 2021 and the Platte County Record-Times August 25, 2021 GUERNSEY — A Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday benefitting the Guernsey Volunteer Firefighters raised a total of one thousand, five hundred and thirty-six dollars.Continue reading “From the PCRT Archive: Casino Night raises money for Guernsey volunteer firefighters”