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  • 100 years honored with a tractor convoy

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    Thirty-three tractors left Pine Bluffs in the chilly rain and headed east towards the warm sun rising over Highway 30, Saturday morning. The ride was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway. Each year, tractors from the area make the trip, but this year, the convoy will cross two state lines. The first stop was in Sidney, Neb. where more tractors will join the group and others will turn back to the west for home. Fifteen of the tractors that started out in Pine Bluffs will...

  • The travails of being your own boss

    Bill Sniffin, w|Jun 6, 2013

    It seems like every year, fewer people choose to follow the entrepreneurial path that has guided my life. Here are a few thoughts on the subject: • Our little book publishing company is very small operation by any means of comparison. Yet it is truly an example of Wyoming entrepreneurship. Not long ago, an agent for the IRS came by and wanted to talk about how we are paying people in our little company. I told him that we have one seasonal part-time employee who delivers books. We pay him a nice...

  • Legislative News Notes

    Jun 6, 2013

    New transparency website shows where tax dollars go Washington, D.C. – A new website that aims to provide Congress and the American people a list of the programs that exist within the federal government went live last week. That way tax payers can see where their money is going, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., who voted for the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 which authorized the creation of the website. “The federal government needs to be accountable to the public and this website is another tool to...

  • School News

    Jun 6, 2013

    Albin Elementary School 4th Quarter Honor Roll All A’s 3rd Grade - Logan Branigan, Jackson Kirkbride, Luke Lerwick, Andrew Loya 4th Grade - Karime Dominguez-Gomez, Breaana Hildebrandt, Chance Kelly 6th Grade - Lash Branigan All A’s & B’s 3rd Grade - Tanya Bencomo, Ariana Lopez, AnaMaria Manning, Jesus Morales, Joel Morales, Monse Serrano, Anabela Whitehead 4th Grade - Denise Duarte, Emily Lerwick, Alan Lozano 5th Grade - Carter Kirkbride 6th Grade - Viviana Duarte, Brian Arzola The Principals honor roll all A’s all four quarters 3rd Grade ...

  • Correction

    Jun 6, 2013

    In the May 23 edition of the Pine Bluffs Post in the article about the Pine Bluffs town council, it was reported that the council approved a building at the RV park not to exceed $45,000. The council is actually installing a new water meter and pit at the RV Park. At this point there is no meter monitoring the water consumption at the park. This meter and pit will also accommodate any future redevelopment of the property. This mistake was due to reporter error and we apologize for any...

  • If you give someone a pancake, they might want to shop

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    On a cold, wet Saturday morning, not much beats warm pancakes and ham before shopping at garage sales. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club flipped soft hot cakes on the hot griddles even as rain drops sizzled on the surface. The warm smell of the cakes drifted through the tractor-filled parking lot, and even folks who just stopped to get a map of the sales had a difficult time resisting a stop for breakfast. Over 40 pounds of ham and 20 pounds of pancake flour along with all the sides were ready for...

  • Albin cleans up town, closets

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    Ten families sold household items and goods at the Albin Community Center Thursday and Friday last week. Not to be outdone, many of their neighbors and friends volunteered and cleaned up unwanted items from lawns and homes Saturday afternoon. After a long and cold working morning, the volunteers were treated to lunch by the town council....

  • News Notes

    Jun 6, 2013

    Wyoming Homemakers set meeting The Wyoming Homemakers will be holding their annual meeting at The Plains Hotel June 7, 8, and 9. A fun evening is planned for Friday, hosted by Goshen County. Aprons and childhood memories will be shared by all to follow the “Good Ole Days” theme. There will be a business meeting Saturday morning. Many educational programs will be presented in the afternoon which include; The 99 year History of Homemakers, Family Health, Sauerkraut Making, Services for Aging, Wartime Canteens, Wardrobe Reinvention, and Genealogy....

  • Police Report

    Jun 6, 2013

    April, 2013 Abandoned Vehicle 1 Alarm 7 Animal Complaint 23 AOA Kimball Sheriff Office 2 Neb. State Patrol 1 Wyo. Highway Patrol 5 Attempt To Locate 6 Breaking and Entering 1 Civil Assist 10 Crash 2 Defrauding an Innkeeper 1 Disturbance 1 Extra Patrol 22 Found Property 1 Good Sam 4 Hazardous Materials 1 Info Only 115 Lost Property 2 Missing Person 1 Motorist Assist 1 Noise Complaint 1 Non Sufficient Funds Check 1 Other 5 Panhandling 1 Police Calls from the public: Pedestrian Assist Phone Scam 1 Property Destruction 2 Report Every Drunk Driver...

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 6, 2013

    Friday, June 7 Senior Shape-Up This exercise program is designed to promote flexibility, muscle strength, coordination and general overall fitness. Takes place at the Pine Bluffs Fitness Center from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Movies @ the Library Family movies every Friday 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Burns and Pine Bluffs branch libraries throughout the summer! We provide popcorn and drinks. (Children & Families) AA Pine Bluffs AA meets at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Use the east door. All are welcome. Saturday, June 8 Our Lady of Peace pilgrimage...

  • Rest area is overlooked resource for Pine Bluffs

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    Pine Bluffs resident John Marquardt talked about the amount of traffic that stops at the Pine Bluffs rest area at the community assessment Thursday evening as the discussion led to attracting people to Pine Bluffs. “My wife works at the rest area, and 90,000 people signed the book last year,” Marquardt said. “They estimate over 120,000 people stop each year.” Executive director Mary Randolph of Wyoming Rural Development Council, and Jo Ferguson senior rural development specialist for WRDC di... Full story

  • 4 neighbors plan for fun

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    What do you get when you mix four communities together on a weekend in June? Four Neighbors Day, formerly known as Burns Day, and an alumni celebration in Burns Saturday, June 8. And the organizers of the event hope a good time is included for all who attend. “We are pretty excited to have all the communities involved and so many volunteers coming to the meetings,” Clarence Steege said at the organizational meeting May 23. With the added communities, the volunteers had more creative ideas for... Full story

  • Bulls toss all but Schultz at =G Rodeo

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    When it came to riding calves, steer and bulls Friday night at the =G Rodeo in Pine Bluffs only one rider was able to hold on for the time needed to qualify and earn points. Mike Schultz earned a score of 63 in novice bull riding, thus tacking six points to his season total. He leads the event as there were no qualified rides in the series opener. The young folks took the arena first, competing in goat tying events. Libby Winchell took the top spot in the novice event with 8.2 seconds. Reata...

  • Matthews hangs with motocross elite

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    Pine Bluffs motocross racer Cheyenne Matthews is usually seen on the track side of the fences but the roles were reversed on Saturday, May 25, as she appeared as a Pro Pit VIP at the Thunder Valley National Championship Motocross Races in Lakewood. Colo. Matthews, has always wanted to attend a national pro race and finally got to realize her dream. “I was so shocked that the top pros in the world were willing to take time to talk with me,” said the star struck Pine Bluffs teenager. “Trey Canar...

  • Bushnell News

    Jamie Carpenter|Jun 6, 2013

    ll be held Saturday, June 8. This year’s theme is “You Are My Sunshine,” and class years ending in “3” are the honored guests. Meals are $10 per person and dues are $5 for graduates. Registration and appetizers start at 6 p.m., with the meal at 7 p.m. All festivities will take place in the community center (the school building). Anyone who attended or taught school in Bushnell is welcome to come. Reservations need to be in by June 4. Join the group for good food with old friends, fun, and door p...

  • Burns News

    Sharon Stacy or Janet from the Burns Library|Jun 6, 2013

    Summer Reading Celebration has begun and we are planning some very fun events in the coming weeks. Come sign up for the Summer Reading Celebration at the Burns Branch Library. You’ll receive some great prizes when you attain your summer reading goal. The first day you can collect your summer reading prize is this Friday, June 7th. On Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m. reptile expert Jeremy Lamblin will present a reptile show with live snakes, lizards and other fascinating reptiles. This will be after the parade for the Burns Four Neighbors c...

  • Albin News

    Monte Lerwick and Charlene Smith|Jun 6, 2013

    The lawn mowers in the evening and the pesky singing birds out my window at 4 a.m. tell me summer is here. And what a better way to begin the outdoor season than with a clean-up. Between the garage sale and the town clean-up, our little community got quite the make-over last week. A big thanks to thanks to mayor Kelly Krakow and son Kelton, councilman Bob Anderson, town maintenance Aaron Anderson, and Jerrie Gehrman for helping with the clean-up. The kids are looking forward to baseball. Stop...

  • Banner News

    Barb Cross|Jun 6, 2013

    Summer has finally arrived here in Banner County. I would love to complain about the wind, but then I stop and think of places like Oklahoma and decide we don’t have all that much to complain about. Hope your week has gone well. It sure has been busy! Vintage vehicles passed through Harrisburg during their practice run last Friday and competed for real Saturday and Sunday in the annual Sugar Valley Rally. Also, remember the bikers that were traveling through Kimball on old Highway 30, the L...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Jun 6, 2013

    The Grover Depot Museum will be holding a bazaar after the rodeo parade on Saturday, June 15. It will be in front of the library. Any donations of craft items or food would be appreciated. The bazaar will be to raise funds for the depot museum. For information call Louanne Timm at 895-2482. For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Amy and Renee Martin sang “God on the Mountain.” The sermon topic was “Warnings - Part 2.” God does not punish a person or a nation without warning...

  • No-till notes - no-till bus tour and field days upcoming

    Mark Watson|Jun 6, 2013

    The Nebraska No-till Cadre has put together an outstanding educational opportunity for producers in Nebraska. This educational event is a bus tour departing from Kearney, Neb., on June 24, and will return to Kearney on June 27. This bus tour is partially funded through the Nebraska Environmental Trust and UNL Extension. A registration fee of $200 is required for each Nebraska participant. The registration is $400 for out of state participants. Registration includes the bus tour, hotels, and...

  • Discovering the proper use of tools

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jun 6, 2013

    So I need a screwdriver. Can’t find one, though I know for a fact there are at least 10 of them in my house somewhere. I collect screwdrivers. It wasn’t intentional. I got one in a toolkit from my dad when my kids and I struck out on our own. I “adopted” one when my son left his toolbox at my house when he left home to become a Marine. I still have it years later. I bought one back in Ohio when I got a new car and had to put license plates on. Thought I brought one but forgot to put it in the...

  • Looking Back

    Jun 6, 2013

    1 years ago Rancher killed wife and son; jealousy given as motive for triple tragedy following quarrel. Also took own life. Dead man an heir to estate valued at hundred thousand dollars. Woman, 101, travels. Recently Mrs. Mary Everett celebrated her one hundred and first birthday. It is rather difficult to say where “Aunt Mary” will be in a few days, for she has the wanderlust and may be “way up in Madawaska or down at Mattawamkeag.” 75 years ago Arvid Anderson of Albin had eight head of fine...

  • Grover News

    Cheryl Ososky|Jun 6, 2013

    The Grover Depot Museum will be holding a bazaar in front of the library after the rodeo parade on Saturday, June 15, to raise funds for the depot museum. Any donations of craft items or food would be appreciated. For information call Louanne Timm at 895-2482. The Hereford Community Church will be holding a yard sale, bake sale, and car wash at the church in Hereford on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and see what goodies we have collected this year and have your car washed as...