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  • Discussions of new clinic and dispatch busy council

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    Director and CEO of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation, Steve Stone, spoke to the Pine Bluffs Town Council Wednesday evening at their meeting. Stone reviewed the progress made thus far on the grant and plans for the new clinic in Pine Bluffs. “Thank you for helping us with the new facility,” Stone said. “The new layout will be approximately 4,400 square feet, compared with 2,700 at the current building.” Stone said he would need the council to help with the building permits... Full story

  • Your seat is reserved!

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    When you’re all done with the festivities at Cheyenne Frontier Days don’t forget your seat is reserved at Pine Bluffs Trail Days. The kickoff is Wednesday, Aug. 1 and the fun continues through Sunday, Aug. 4. During your time at the celebration be sure to visit the Texas Trail Museum to see the latest exhibit featuring the Pastime Theatre which includes these seats, movie posters and more. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pine Bluffs Post will feature mor...

  • Walking through life's open door

    Patrick Cossel, Stevenson Newspapers|Jul 25, 2013

    The Son Never Shines on Closed Doors — Flogging Molly Texas is a hot and miserable state in the summer time. It is humid, crowded, full of bugs and just generally uncomfortable. But, despite all this, I had to go there. For more than 10 years my parents have called San Antonio home. They moved to the Lone Star state, after an extended stay in Kansas, to be closer to my grandfather. My mom wanted to be around for her father as he approached his final years. Now, with grandpa gone, my parents d...

  • It's time to sink the Blueways Order

    Cynthia Lummis, US Congress|Jul 25, 2013

    This column is an open call for Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to disavow the National Blueways Order. If you are wondering what a “Blueway” is, you are not alone. Few in Wyoming knew until word spread that the Department of the Interior wanted to designate the Yellowstone River Watershed as a “National Blueway” under Secretarial Order 3321. So what is a Blueway? According to Interior official Rebecca Wodder, a Blueway is a “pat on the back” that will bring “recognition to big river systems...

  • Irene Bard

    Jul 25, 2013

    Irene Ruby (Watts) Bard passed away at Laramie Care Center on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was the youngest of nine children born to John and Ida Watts on July 31, 1914, in Naponee, Neb. The family moved to southeastern Wyoming where her father was employed by the railroad. At age 18, Irene was married to Arthur E. Bard and they operated the family farm north of Pine Bluffs until moving to town in 1958. They were the parents of four children — Marilyn, Rodney, Arthur Jr. (Butch), and John. They were later divorced and she met and married Linton E...

  • Gerald Palm

    Jul 25, 2013

    Gerald G. “Jerry” Palm, 85, of Elk Mountain, died July 14, 2013, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side. Jerry was born Sept. 12, 1927, in the family farmhouse at Albin, the third son of Edwin R. and Jennie A. (Branigan) Palm’s six children. He grew up at Albin working on the family farm. He graduated from Albin High School in 1946, where he was active in sports, excelling in basketball. He continued his education at Colorado A & M before transferring to the Unive...

  • Agnes M. Wynne

    Jul 25, 2013

    Agnes M. Wynne, 96 of Harrisburg, Neb., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Heritage Estates. Agnes was born March 4, 1917, at home on a farm west of Harrisburg. She was the youngest of five children born to John and Minnie (Krehmke) Rathman. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1934. Agnes married Leon Wynne in Alliance, Neb., on Oct. 5, 1938. They farmed and ranched in Banner and Kimball Counties their entire married life. She was a homemaker and raised six children. She was a member of Harrisburg Community Church and Pep...

  • Harrisons to celebrate 60th anniversary

    Jul 25, 2013

    John “Jack” and Glennis Harrison will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4, 2013. Jack and Glennis were married Aug. 6, 1953, at the Methodist church in Pine Bluffs. They were high school sweethearts and have been lifelong residents of Pine Bluffs. They owned and operated the Pine Bluffs Television System and several other systems in southeast Wyoming for nearly 50 years. Jack is a former town council member and mayor of Pine Bluffs. Glennis is a graduate of the University of Wyo...

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 25, 2013

    Thursday, July 25 Dig In to Fun – Family Variety Show Join us for this fun and interactive program and Dig In to Fun with magician Cody Landstrom! For children and families from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Burns Branch Library and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library. Serenity Al-anon Pine Bluffs Serenity Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Use the east door. All are welcome. Friday, July 26 Movies at the Library Bring the whole family and spend Friday a...

  • County commissioners appoint new assessor

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    The Laramie County Commissioners selected a successor to Brenda Arnold’s vacancy at their meeting Tuesday, July 16. “Both candidates for county assessor were strong in their interviews and their qualifications,” explained chairman Troy Thompson. “But Ken Guille really stood out and I believe will hit the ground running from his work with Brenda Arnold.” The rest of the commissioners echoed Thompson’s recommendation as well as the appreciation to the Shelly Shelton for applying. Shelton and Guill...

  • Some days are like that ... Bulls toss riders at the =G Rodeo

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    The riders of steer and bulls added no points to their tallies Friday night at the =G Rodeo at the Pine Bluffs rodeo arena. Chase Stricklin is the current leader in steer riding with 12 points. He is also the only rider to have qualifying rides.With one more ride left in the season three riders in the novice bull event and four in the open bull event have 6 points each. Two young ladies completed the novice goat tying event. Libby Winchell was first in 7.9 seconds. She is fifth in point...

  • Lil Hornets sign ups set

    Submitted|Jul 25, 2013

    The Pine Bluffs Lil Hornets will have sign ups on July 29, at 6 p.m. at the football field west side of the stands. The fee is $50. Practice will start on Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. This will give a break between the two weeks of Cheyenne Frontier Daya and Trail Days. On the day of first practice it will be with helmets only, and cleats. Soccer or football cleats will work great, NO METAL TIPS! If you have any questions please get in touch with Bret Steger at 307-287-4060, Gary Eastman at...

  • LCSD2 board prepared for 2013-14

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    The annual budget meeting was held after the monthly meeting of the Laramie County School District No. 2 board meeting July 17, in Albin. Before the trustees discussed funding the next fiscal year, they ran through their agenda with little or no issues to the items. The board discovered their discrimination policy didn’t include the word “religion” so the board approved the revision. In other policy work, the board passed on second reading two policies pertaining to board hearing proce... Full story

  • Time to explore the chuck wagon

    Charlene Smith, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    Cheyenne Frontier Days kicked off last weekend. The music, the cowboys, the rides, and I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t pay homage to the food. Next to Old Frontier Town on your walk over to Indian Village, is a section of chuck wagons. Most days they boil, sear, and bake meals our pots and pans haven’t even imagined. The cast iron skillet and dutch oven are staples for campfire cooking. But just because you own a Kenmore, doesn’t mean you can’t try your skills in cast iron. If you’re looking for su...

  • Banner News

    Barb Cross|Jul 25, 2013

    Hello Banner County, neighbors near and far. Harvest has been underway for quite some time now and so of course we have had a couple of nice rain showers, we sure need the rain, and I don’t think it has delayed the harvest much. We are sorry to write about the passing of longtime resident Agnes Wynne. Mrs. Wynne was born in Banner County and spent the majority of her 96 years here. In recent years Mrs. Wynne has resided in Scottsbluff. Surviving family still living in Harrisburg is son, Bill W...

  • Bushnell News

    Jul 25, 2013

    The Bushnell Day committee would like to thank Kimball State Bank & Insurance and First Tier Bank in Kimball for sponsoring this year’s Bushnell Day entertainment. We are trying something different for Bushnell Day (Saturday, Aug. 17) this year — vendors do not need to sign up in advance or pay a fee to have a booth. Spaces will only be available in the park, not the community center. And it’s all first come, first serve — so get there early for a good spot! Tables and chairs will NOT be prov...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Jul 25, 2013

    For the special this week Steve Hauer sang “Another Soldier’s Coming Home.” The church extends their sympathy to the families of Joan Lynch and Orie Hill. The sermon title was “Living Consistently” which is the act of living true to what you believe regardless of the cost. Psalm 1 tells us the way to happiness. That is to follow the law of the Lord, the Ten Commandments. And the more you concentrate on Jesus, the more you will become like him. Knowing God builds strength and confidenc...

  • Burns News

    The Burns Library|Jul 25, 2013

    There are two weeks left of the Summer Reading Celebration in the Laramie County Library System! There’s still time to sign up and earn prizes. The final prize for children and teens is a book that they choose themselves and the adults will get a travel cup. There are lots of coupons left for all the prize levels so come in and sign up at your local library. “Magic” is the key word for Thursday, July 25. At 1:30 p.m., in the Burns Branch Library we have a program featuring Cody Landstrom who is...

  • Albin News

    Monte Lerwick and Charlene Smith|Jul 25, 2013

    Welcome to the end of July! Summer is going faster than an ice cream cone melts in the sun. Get those last licks of fun in while you can. Open swim continues at the community center Wednesday’s from 1-4 p.m. Trail Days is next week in our neighbor-to-the-south Pine Bluffs. Grab your hat and lawn chair and get out for another small town friendly festival. The posters lists many cool things to do as you welcome August in. Our local inspiration, Tim Malm, had a big week last week. He attended Cheye...

  • Looking Back

    Jul 25, 2013

    1 years ago A general rain storm paid a visit to this section of the country Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday. A steady downpour lasting about thirty hours unaccompanied by wind gave a precipitation of 1.26 inches. Washington, July 23. - It is only a few days since it was announced that a corporation had begun business in this city to reduce the high cost of living, the fact remains that living expenses are still climbing. This is shown by a report made to Sherman Allen, Assistant Secre...

  • Another one bites the dust

    Cynthia Shroyer, Pine Bluffs Post staff|Jul 25, 2013

    It’s my birthday. When I was a kid I dedicated an hour or so every day the week before my birthday waiting for the mailman to show up with cards. Funny how he always knew when it was my birthday. ;) I still look for cards to show up in my mailbox and while on card watch this year I found it, the thing that all people my age look for — an invitation to join AARP. I got a huge laugh 25 years ago when my ex got his invitation. Being 24 he was more than a touch insulted. Not me (at least not now...