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The town of Burns was full of activities on Saturday March 30th. There was something for all ages in the town. There was breakfast at the Burns Community Center in the morning, but the main activities were around the town hall. In the south gym was the Easter craft fair. There were over 20 vendors at the event. It started at 9 a.m. and went to 3:00 p.m. There was baked goods, airplanes, jewelry, flowers, sewing goodies, soaps, Girl Scout cookies, the new church, and wind chimes. But the longest...
Domestic sheep provide ecosystem services – from reducing fuel loads and spreading seeds so new plants will grow, to controlling weeds and invading vegetative species – all without the use of chemicals or machinery, all while depositing fertilizer into their environment. Sheep are a vital part of medical research to improve the human condition. Sheep were some of the first animals used for successful blood donation (in 1667!) and womb transplants (in 2007), and were also used to create art...
The Laramie County Fire Academy 2024 is not just for young volunteers, it is also open to those who are brave enough to pursue their goal of fire and rescue service like Leland Williams, fireman for District 6. A multi-year veteran of the US Army and US Navy who served in the Middle East in Armor and as an infantryman with medical training. It is not unusual to see this man carrying nearly half of his weight in firefighting gear, or packing up to enter a major structure fire, respond to hundreds...
No one plans to call 9-1-1, but now you can with a plan! Sign up for Smart911 to 9-1-1 valuable information about yourself, family members, your home, pets and even vehicle information that will be immediately available to 9-1-1 when you make an emergency call. This information can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an emergency. Smart 911 is private and secure and is provided to Laramie County Citizens and local public safety agencies. Protect your loved ones by creating a Smart911 Safety Profile. You can provide 9-1-1 with life-savi...
It is that time of the year when the weather is getting people out to walk or to just get fresh air.The four walls are getting to people with the frigid weather. National Walk in the Park is for people to reconnect with Mother Nature's calmer side even though in Wyoming Mother Nature is questionable. In the past people were outside working on their land or other land. Working in a building or staying at home to take care of the family. Now people work at home on their computers for hours at a...
It is always great to have fresh food right off the farm. Hillsdale, Wyoming has a new farm stand in the area. It is called Prairie Hill Farm on 4143 County Road 213. John Smucker had a family of ten. Being a family, they love to maintain the best they can on raising their own food. It cut down on cost and is better for the family health. Smucker's eldest daughter wanted to get a job for herself. Smucker suggested that she milk more cows and open up a little stand with products that she had...
Fires, explosions, floods, tornados, hail, and other disasters can destroy peoples lives and houses in a moments notice. But in most areas the people have the American Red Cross to help. The American Red Cross was established in 1881 by Clara Barton. It was about the mission of the American Red Cross during the height of World War II to support “the hour of greatest need”. It is an organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education. One of the first disasters was the Johnstown Flood in May 31,...
The room had a circle of chairs in the middle and on the edge were tables of new boots with people waiting. The seniors were in the seats in the middle waiting to listen to what was going on. On board was Jae's Story chapter 1. The question on everyone's mind was, what was chapter 1. Seeing Andrea Allen on the sideline had questions in the students minds. Last year Andrea Allen introduced the Cole foundation with others. Cole Allen was her son, who committed suicide. Friends and family never...
New events are coming soon and awards were presented at the Pine Bluffs Lions Club meeting. The meeting was full of activities for the night and a great dinner at Bluffs Bakery and Curries Dining. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club members were thrilled to have three guests at the meeting on March 19th. Riley Petry is the mother of Felicity Petry. Felicity recently won the International poster contest for the Lions Club. At the meeting Lion Gary Roadifer presented Petry with the LCI certificate from...
"Well, doc," the patient was telling me, "I get winded so easily now. I can hardly go to the mailbox without stopping to catch my breath. It did not used to be that way. Do you think something is wrong?" Many of us have experienced shortness of breath. After a period of inactivity, such as winter or a busy month, when we decide to exercise again, it may be easier to feel winded. That experience can be due to deconditioning, feeling out of shape. A good remedy for that is a gradual increase in...
WYAA Launches Second Cohort of Successful Near-Peer Mentoring Program The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance (WYAA) is building a community of young people connected across different ages who are invested in one another through common STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiences to provide young people a range of ways to remain in and contribute to Wyoming’s future while building their own pathways to economic mobility. Applications are now open for the Summer STEM Fellowship for undergraduate students interested in working or v...
Laramie, Wyo.-March 20, 2024-The University of Wyoming's annual ram test will conclude with a public field day Saturday, April 13, at the Laramie Research and Extension Center. The event, which begins at 11 a.m., will present results from the 140-day performance test and discuss how test results can be used to make selection decisions. Lunch, provided by Wyoming Wool Initiative, will be served at noon. Starting at 1 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to view the tested rams and participat...
The word art brings up questions to be curious about. True Troupe had put a play on at the Little theatre in the Pine Bluffs Historic High School on Saturday March 23rd. True Troupe is from Cheyenne, they put on different plays throughout the year. ART was the name of the play. It originally came from Paris in 1994. It is a comedy about three friends with some drama. A person in this region would question modern art at any point. A lot of people in Wyoming are used to western art vs modern. This...
In the heart of Wyoming, amidst the rolling plains and rugged landscapes, a young leader is emerging from the ranks of the Pine Bluffs FFA chapter. Spencer Rabou, a familiar face in the Albin community, has set his sights on the Wyoming FFA State Office in the upcoming 2024 elections. Since his seventh-grade year, Rabou has been an active member of the Pine Bluffs FFA, immersing himself in the organization's ethos of leadership, agriculture, and community service. Raised in a family deeply...
Practice makes perfect as the old saying goes, however, in this case it is true for two of the members of the Burns Future Farmers of America. Rylie West and Hadyen Hubbard won the Regional speech contest in Laramie, Wyoming. They each had separate contests they were in. West was in the Creed speech contest. This is his third win this year for the Creed. The Creed is five paragraphs that describe the strong beliefs and values about agriculture. It has the belief that inspire past, present, and...
Powell, WY - The Burns FFA Livestock Team showcased their prowess at the recent judging contests held in Powell and Casper, Wyoming. In the Powell competition, the team secured an impressive 2nd place finish, demonstrating their dedication and skill in livestock evaluation. Leading the charge was Blair Sanchez, whose exceptional performance earned her a 4th place overall finish. Sanchez's proficiency was evident as she clinched 2nd place in reasons, 2nd in swine, and 4th in sheep categories,...
A challenge was thrown out to the Pine Bluffs Future Farmers of America and Burns Future Farmers of America chapters. They were asked to design a cover for the special FFA section for the Pine Bluffs Post. The Pine Bluffs Post loves to feature the two FFA chapters of Laramie County School District #2 in a special section. Last year was the first time the challenge was put out to the the two FFA chapters to design the front cover. It was fun and interesting to see the members get creative with de...
The time has begun again for an amazing fundraiser that never goes out of style. Bar Bucks, the fundraiser that helps so many at a stressful time of the year. Christmas, although joyful and festive can also be stressful. Bar Bucks is a program for the bars in Laramie County to help raise money for the Christmas basket program. This program is to make sure that families in Laramie County have food for Christmas holiday. This program has been going for at least 23 years. In the past, the Lions...
I start this update by again thanking the Pine Bluffs Post for the opportunity to inform citizens on recent developments occurring in our town. In January, the Town Council adopted revisions to the Charter Ordinance with regard to the election schedule. The filing period for candidates seeking municipal office is May 16-31. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, with the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 5th. For each open position, the two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary election will...
The updates on the Mobile home/ RV park and an upcoming fundraiser was discussed during the Albin Town Council meeting on March 14th. The new business of the night was the elected officials meeting and a WAM voting delegate. Every quarter the elected officials in Laramie County have a meeting and dinner. This is for the elected officials to catch up on each town's policies plus to get to know each other or catch up with friends. This time the meeting will be in Cheyenne at the Botanic Gardens. Mayor Kelly Krakow and the rest of the council is...
All the kids love the Easter activities and the adults love to be able to have time to spend with friends and family. People always plan for events during the Easter weekend. The weekend has activities that are great for all ages. If a person likes to go to church, Good Friday service is available at the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church and at Fellowship in Carpenter. On Sunday Morning there are several churches starting at the regular time for Easter in the communities with a special celebration of Easter. There are a couple of new...
I hate the wind. In over 50 years as a Wyoming resident, I have always detested it. As a farmer, it is heartbreaking to observe the life-giving soil moisture disappear as the wind wreaks havoc on the fields we will be planting soon. Each morning, I listen to my friend, Don Day, hoping that he will offer me a reprieve from the elements and reassure me that rain is on its way. There is no doubt that living in Wyoming has plenty advantages. Unfortunately, the weather isn't always among them. I...
Powell, Wyo.-March 12, 2024-Those interested in community leadership will be intrigued by the latest installment of the University of Wyoming's Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) 2024 seminar series to be held in Powell Monday, April 1. The seminar, hosted by Northwest College, is titled "Leading the Field: Family-Run Businesses, Industry, and Community Leadership." It addresses everything from successional planning to finding ways to work together in a family-owned business....
Laramie, Wyo.-March 13, 2024-The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Rob Ziegler as the new livestock production and marketing extension specialist with the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Ziegler earned his bachelor's degree in animal and veterinary sciences from UW in 2018 while working as a laboratory technician for the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory. He went on to earn a master's degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2020. His...
