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Articles from the June 2, 2016 edition


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  • Honoring the fallen

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 2, 2016

    The atmosphere was somber as members of the American Legion and residents of Pine Bluffs gathered Monday to pay their respects to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending America. Also on hand was United States Air Force Tech Sgt. Erin Callahan. Callahan was originally on hand in Pine Bluffs to help put out nearly 200 U.S. Flags at the graves of Pine Bluffs veterans. She came back Monday to participate in the ceremonies. Callahan said Memorial Day is personal to her, citing...

  • Today's graduate needs to be fleet; there is no time for waiting around

    Bill Sniffin|Jun 2, 2016

    If I were asked to give a commencement talk to a group of high school graduates this year, here is what I would have told them: Today’s graduating seniors face a much different world than the one faced by their parents and grandparents. These graduates face a time when even a college education might not be enough. They face a lifetime of education. A paradigm has occurred here. We are living during a time when the world is changing so fast, successful workers will need constant retraining and c...

  • Steven Eugene Mikesell

    Jun 2, 2016

    Steven Eugene Mikesell, 67, passed away May 22, 2016 at his home in Laramie, WY. Steve was born September 27, 1948 in Blackfoot, ID to Eugene L. and Doris (Butler) Mikesell. He moved with his family to a farm near Carpenter, WY in 1953. Steve graduated from Burns High School in 1966. He loved sports and participated in basketball and track and was on the Burns High School 1966 State Basketball Championship team. In later years he enjoyed bowling and golf and watching sports of all kinds. Steve... Full story

  • Kent W. Malm

    Jun 2, 2016

    Kent W. Malm, 73, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016 at his home in Glendale, AZ. His wife, Linda was with him. Kent was born October 8, 1942 to Glenn and Thelma Malm in Albin, Wy and attended high school in Albin. He married Betty Swan in 1959 and to this union were four children; Jody (Julie) Malm of Cheyenne, Michele Malm of Henderson, NV, Jennifer (Lee) Miller of Strausburg, CO, and Todd Malm of Cheyenne. Kent was a farmer in Albin and Pine Bluffs and in 1976 he married Linda Mills. They moved to Arizona in 1978 and he worked as a... Full story

  • Roger Alan Smith

    Jun 2, 2016

    Roger Smith, 63 passed away May 27, 2016 in East Aurora, NY. He fought a valiant battle against lung cancer. Roger was born August 2, 1952 to Robert and Fern Smith and was raised in Albin, WY. He graduated from Albin High School in 1970. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. He was a Vietnam era Veteran. When he was discharged, he was able to fulfill his dream of becoming a deep-sea diver. He worked many years in his chosen field, living all over the country at various times in his career. He was preceded in death by his parents,... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 2, 2016

    Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items which may be included in the calendar are church events, club meetings, and school events. If your club will not be meeting or has a change, please contact us so we can update the calendar with the correct information as soon as possible. Items should be received on Monday at 5 p.m., one week prior to...

  • Plenty to do in Pine Bluffs this weekend

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 2, 2016

    There is no need to leave Pine Bluffs this weekend to find some fun for the whole family. Below are some of the many things area residents will have to enjoy this weekend. Roping series kicks off Just after the work week ends Friday, the Pine Bluffs Roping Club's Summer Series is set to kick off. The event will replace the Double Bar G Rodeo which ran every Friday during the summer for 18 years. The roping series begins at 6 p.m. and will run as long as necessary. It is scheduled to be held at the same time every Friday June 3 through July 8....

  • Pawnee's Duggan finishes with another state title; team places 12th at championships in Lakewood

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Jun 2, 2016

    The Pawnee Coyote track team may have finished in 12th place overall at the state championships in Lakewood, Colo., but several team members had standout individual performances, including another big win for lone senior Luke Duggan. "The team enjoyed a successful track season this spring," said coach Kathy Adams. While there is a lot of youth on the team, they gained valuable experience that will help them over the next few years. Adams added, "Freshmen Jade Cass, James Krist, Malachai Russell...

  • Coyotes track season ends

    Jun 2, 2016

    The Pawnee Coyotes track team had a respectable showing at the Colorado 1A state track championships held May19-21 at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood, Colo. The team finished 12th out of 33 teams, scoring 26 points over 18 events. Back row, from the left: Josh Keiper, Malachai Russell, Bryce Schnug, Wyatt Schnug, Jade Cass and Josh Duggan. Front row, from left: Coach Kathy Adams, Luke Duggan, Adam Perryman, Sheighlyn Spaulding and Brook Mercer. Not pictured are Drew Ellis and James...

  • Exercise your mind: READ!

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 2, 2016

    Children can forget a lot and lose skills during their summer vacation, but the Pine Bluffs branch of the Laramie County Library is aiming to help stem that. The summer reading series awards both children and adults alike for reading throughout the summer. Participants may sign up at the Pine Bluffs Library and set their own goals based on the amount of time they set reading, said Pine Bluffs Branch Specialist Mary Cushing. After signing up, participants are given a card and stickers to track...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Jun 2, 2016

    Rain rain go away. The old saying of watching what you wish for is certainly true. The weeds think it is great but our lawn mowers sure would like a break. Maybe in June. As long as we still can travel the flooded roads. Traveling, picking weeds or even mowing the grass, we all have the need to buy and sell. The Albin community garage sale provided a good shopping experience. About seven families brought in their wares for others to purchase. If you still have items to sell or possibly a need...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Jun 2, 2016

    This week, May 29, at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer sang Fallen Not Forgotten for the special. The sermon topic was What Matters To God? The scripture was 2 Timothy 4:1-22. The sermon topic for June 5 will be God Has A Plan. Coming up on Saturday, June 11, the church will hold its annual yard sale, bake sale, and car wash from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. The 55 And Up Club will hold their monthly potluck luncheon on Friday, June 10th, at 12 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church in...

  • Banner County News

    Barb Cross|Jun 2, 2016

    Good morning! It’s beautiful here in Harrisburg this morning and so far no rain. Everything is just blue sky meeting green. This past Memorial Day weekend could not have been any nicer and it was wonderful to see the several cemeteries we visited looking so nice. I read in the news about three or four types of vandalism across the country to either memorials or in cemeteries and it makes a person want to thrash someone. Respect for our fallen servicemen and women is the very least we can do. L...

  • No Till Notes: Harvesting water, Pt. 2

    Mark Watson|Jun 2, 2016

    Last week I introduced some of Dietrich Kasten’s water use efficiency data he presented at a past year’s winter conference. Dietrich had a water use efficiency rating of 33 percent for a winter wheat and summer fallow rotation. Dietrich arrived at this 33 percent rating by using the total amount of precipitation received on average for the total length of the rotation (42.98 inches), subtracted the amount of moisture required for vegetative growth (10 inches), then determined the amount of moi...

  • Looking Back

    Jun 2, 2016

    1 Years Ago June 1, 1916 Local and personal The farmers’ elevator shipped a car of hogs to the Denver market today. Mr. R. A. Divilbess of Logan, Iowa spent last week here visiting friends and looking after land interests. He was accompanied by Mr. J. M. Vore, also of Logan. Mr. Vore remained for an indefinite stay. Mr. Divilbess while here purchased the Carl Oleson farm west of town on the Lincoln Highway. Mr. Oleson giving immediate possession to mr. J. F. Ball will occupy the place as soon as vacated. Farmers unhappy with Pine Bluffs s...

  • Pine Bluffs FBLA members off to Atlanta

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Jun 2, 2016

    Just because school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean that members of Pine Bluffs High School Future Business Leaders of America won't be learning something new. Seventeen members will attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia later this summer. Each student qualified for the conference by competing at the state level in their respectful categories. The cost per student for the trip is $900 and they raised that money through a variety of fundraisers, one of which...

  • April-May police blotter

    Jun 2, 2016

    April 27, 2016 11:21 p.m. Jared J Stone, 401 S Sycamore Ave #201, Sioux Falls, SD,, arrested for POSSESSION OF POWDERY SUBSTANCE, DUI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, I-80 WB, Mile Post 390 April 29, 2016 11:31 p.m. Jose Luis Garrido, 2931 Zion Lane, Casper, WY arrested for DUI .08, I-80 WB Mile Post 361 April 30, 2016 9:45 a.m. Glenn S Johnson, 6314 S. Monoco Ct, Centennial CO, arrested for POSS. OF OPEN CONTAINER; FAIL TO MAINTAIN at I-80, Mile Post 359 May 2, 2016 6:05 p.m, Dylan James Schell, 4105 Shoreline Circle, Virginia Beach, VA arrested for...