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The town of Albin was quiet until a person got to the Community Center. Vehicles were parked everywhere. It was the annual Albin Farm Show. This event has been going on for twenty-five years. This year was a little different than in the past. They added the Wyoming Wheat Growers Annual meeting to the event. It was a great time to combine vendors, and have the farmers not to have to attend two events. The morning started with the meetings of the Wyoming Wheat Growers. Wyoming Wheat Growers Associ...
When a person goes to a farm show there is always new equipment to look at for the future. 21st Century John Deere was giving a talk about some of their new equipment in their Precision Ag Essential program. They are wanting to help farmers to improve their crops and yield. They had two pieces of new equipment that was introduced to the farmers in the area. One of pieces was the John Deere HarvestLab 3000. Cole Young introduced the equipment to the crowd. He went into what is can measured. This...
On January 31st the Wyoming Wheat Growers Association held their annual meeting. This year integrating it with the annual farm show in Albin Wyoming. The Wyoming Wheat Growers Association is a group of people working together to bring to light the issues faced with the wheat industry. This year the meeting, headed by President Derek Jackson, was a lot on foreign trade and how vital it is to those growing wheat in the US. And that is why they are working so hard with our legislators on the...
Looking into Wyoming CLASS and tap fees was on the agenda for the Pine Bluffs Town Council on Wednesday January 24th. The council members approved of the consent agenda for the night which consisted of payroll, engineering invoices and a permit on 913 E. 10th street. Council member Dennis Michaud had the opportunity to listen to a Wyoming CLASS presentation at the Laramie County landfill and suggested that the council listen to their presentation to determine the best way to invest the Town's...
Everyday a person gets a phone call, email, or letter in the mail from people they may not know. Where does it stop? How does one go about making it go away, and what is real and not real are some of the questions that is going through people's minds. The Pine Bluffs Police Department hosted a presentation at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library about this very thing, scammers. There was a great turnout at the library. Around 18 people were there to get information and ask questions. Sgt. Rodney Kemp...
When a person walks into the Texas Trail Market, they just know the people that work there. In a small town it's hard not to know everybody. You get used to seeing the same faces and spending a little time talking with them. The Texas Trail Market has been in the community and in business for 76 years. There has been several employees that have retired from this business. The Texas Trail Market is a grocery store that has fresh produce, a butcher that cuts up meat everyday, and trucks delivering...
Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health. Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing. Eating healthy is also crucial to maintaining oral health. Sugary foods and beverages are key factors in tooth decay. Acid is produced when the bacteria in your mouth break down sugar. That acid dissolves the tooth surface leading to tooth decay. Preventive dental care...
The pickups and cars were lined up at Pine Bluffs Auto Parts (NAPA) on Wednesday, January 24th. It is the time of the year that farmers and ranchers have a small break for a few minutes or an hour to attend Pine Bluffs Auto Parts customer appreciation lunch. The owners know how the locals work hard to keep their operations running smooth. For the lunch they served up some brats with beans and chips along with a dessert, plus give aways with their logo on the items. It is a time for all the...
Cowboys have been reciting poems for centuries along with song ballads. This week is the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering held at Elko, Nevada from January 29th through February 3rd. Cowboy poetry started as far back as the 1860's -1870's, which were poems and songs recited in Spanish. It mostly dates back to the period of the long distance cattle drives from Texas to Kansas that followed the Civil War. A cowboys audience was the cattle on the drive. Cowboy Poetry is when there is some...
Every year all the elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2 area receive a kit for the students to be able to create for the contest. Pine Bluffs Elementary presented the students their awards. Of the Pine Bluffs Lions Club, Gary Roadifer handed out certificates to all the students that participated in the poster contest. It is great to see that the students take these opportunities to possibly get a scholarship for the future. This is the International Peace Poster contest...
A new proposal for the Community Center in Burns was one of the topics for the night at the Burns Town Council meeting on January 22nd, along with concerns about buildings of the town of Burns from the public that were addressed at the meeting. For old business Mayor Jim Clark made a statement about the Rustic Plate article in the Pine Bluffs Post. He said, "I have been silent way too long on the Rustic Plate. I avoided all social media because it was not the proper place for me to answer...
The Pine Bluffs Branch Library is always having new activities and books. Most of the time a person can walk in and find something to do for the day if not the future. A new book to read, perhaps a movie or two or maybe a little computer time. Holly Bauer is always excited to show a new world of adventure to anyone that is willing to read. To start the New Year out, the library has a new addition starting a new adventure for them self. Stacy Atkins is the new assistant librarian. She has been in...
Riverton, Wyo.-Jan. 23, 2024-Fremont County's 40th annual Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, through Thursday, Feb. 8, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton. This year's event will feature more than 20 educational sessions, plus two keynote speakers. All programming is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Sessions for both days begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2:45 p.m., with free lunch funded by sponsors and prepared by the Fremont County CattleWomen. "It's hard to...
Torrington, Wyo.—Jan. 18, 2024—The University of Wyoming Extension will offer six private pesticide applicator education programs at various locations in southeast Wyoming Feb. 6 through March 6, 2024. Private applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). The four-hour private applicator education programs provide an overview of certification requirements, pertinent regulations, pesticide safety and handling, proper disposal practices and more. Applicators can att...
Every quarter at the the Pine Bluffs Elementary School the awards program is held. Each teacher presents their class awards. This program is to reward the students that worked hard to achieve great grades. These awards also look at students that are trying but have not figured everything out. This is a day for the grandparents and parents to see how the students are doing. The awards were in two sections. The first set of awards was for the Kindergarten through third grade and the second set...
The kids and parents are always looking to improve and participate in their sport. This time of year rodeos are far and few in between, especially for the youth. On January 20th about five miles northwest on road 212 out of Pine Bluffs there was an indoor rodeo for the youth. This indoor rodeo was set up for the tough cowboys and cowgirls that were determined ride. The event was the FAB Rodeo Extreme Shootout. This was the start of their season. FAB stands for 'Fast Action Braxton.' A young lad...
Wednesday morning saw a big crash at mile marker 401 on Interstate 80 at 7:35 a.m. It was a very windy day. So the possibility of accidents was high for the day. Laramie County Fire District #5 was just finishing cleaning up an accident before the second accident occurred. This accident consisted of a cattle hauler that had been laid over. There were 75 head of cattle in the trailer of the semi. The driver had some minor injuries and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. This time of...
Getting ready for the New Year was what the Albin council was doing at the meeting on January 11th at 7:00 p.m. At the first meeting town meeting the year the council affirmation was approved. They have chosen Alex Davison as their attorney. The newspaper they will being using is the Pine Bluffs Post. Their depository will be Points West Community Bank and WYO STAR. For maintenance, Council member Bob Anderson reported that the dump truck needs new batteries and the backhoe needs the hydraulic hoses replaced. The shop on 110 Cheyenne Ave has...
At the end of the year the tally is added up for what had happened throughout the year. Laramie County Fire District #6 had their annual meeting for the beginning of the New Year. This meeting is looking back on how the whole year went. Last year the calls had increased compared to the past. There was at least around 268 calls. That averages out to at least five calls a week. District #6 works with all the other Laramie county fire districts to make sure everyone is safe. There were awards...
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is a diversified grassroots organization focused on our farmers and ranchers of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Sept 11th through the 13th, 2023, a group of people from Farmers Union flew out to Washington D.C. to advocate for the farmers and ranchers of these three regions. There were three topics that were presented to our senators and their staffers. The farm bill of 2024 consists of some very important issues that we, as an organization, are trying to capture...
The Threat in Your Bedroom My family has a fondness for crime dramas and thrillers. It isn't uncommon to watch a scene in which a peacefully sleeping individual wakes when a shadowy figure approaches their bedside with a pillow. Predictably, the assailant calmly presses that pillow over the face of their victim and waits until the struggling stops. For millions of us, the threat in our bedrooms isn't some malevolent other, but rather our own bodies and brains. We may get our next breath, but for those with sleep apnea, it can be a struggle....
'Brrr' was the first word (as such) on people's minds this weekend. It was a rough weekend for the weather. With the snow and the sub-zero temperatures, it made venturing out not such a good idea. The weather brings on concern for all humans and animals. Being in a ranch and farming area, some animals are having babies. It is natural with the weather change that births are more likely to happen. Ranchers and farmers know this but so wish for nicer weather. They are checking every two to three...
Laramie, Wyo.-Jan. 10, 2023-In kitchens across the state, Wyoming's Fun, Food, 4-H program is inspiring culinary adventures and family meals. Organized by the University of Wyoming Extension, the program provides families with monthly recipes, educational materials and cooking utensils free of charge. While Food, Fun, 4-H was designed with 4-H members in mind, the program is open to any families interested in spending time together in the kitchen. The 2023-2024 program runs through May 2024 and...
The Laramie County 4-H livestock senior judgers have been busy. These members have started their 4-H year off with a couple of contests. The group had the great pleasure to go to the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the first of the season for stock shows. Laramie County 4-H has started off with a great opportunity being there at nationals. There were two senior teams that competed in the contest. They participated in the National Skill-a-Thon contest. The first senior...
