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It was a tough day of football for the Burns Broncs as they traveled to Big Horn to face off against the division-leading Big Horn Rams. Here, Broncs receiver Rowan Fitchner catches a deep strike over the middle for a huge gain. Big Horn dominated the game winning 56-7....
Discussions about money to improve the community and the county were a big topic at the recent Pine Bluffs town meeting. Buck Holmes, a Laramie County commissioner, brought the council and audience’s attention to the fifth-penny tax at the Oct. 6 meeting. Holmes said an important item to keep in mind about the optional tax is public works, roads and bridges. The fifth-penny tax will appear on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. The proceeds of the tax helps fund various projects and operations. For instance, Holmes said the tax helps with t...
We joined folks from Laramie, Green River, Lusk, Rawlins, Saratoga, Encampment, Medicine Bow, Chicago and Sun Valley at an event at an even more obscure place in Wyoming recently. Does the name Elk Mountain mean anything to you? To a wintertime traveler on Interstate 80, the name Elk Mountain conjures up fearsome, scary images. That location in winter, which can occur from September to May, on this road is also where 16,000 semi-trailer trucks a day go blasting along, kicking up swirling snow...
The fifth-penny tax will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Debates continue whether it’s necessary or essential. The tax, also known as the One Percent General Purpose Optional Sales Tax, was approved in 1978. It has continued every four years by voter’s approval. It’s been a key source of income for local governments that include Pine Bluffs, Burns, Albin, Cheyenne and Laramie County, and is divided based on population. The money is distributed as follows: 69 percent, public works 10 percent, library materials 6.5 percent, health and welfare 2.5 perce...
Thursday, Oct. 16 Albin Bookmobile School Sports Cross Country: conference meet at Hulett, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 School Sports Volleyball: Pine Bluffs at Burns, 3:30 p.m. Football: Burns at Wheatland, 7 p.m. Football: Pine Bluffs vs. Moorcroft, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Touch a Truck & Tractor 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pine Bluffs Community Center parking lot School Sports Volleyball: Burns at Lusk, 1 p.m. Volleyball: Pine Bluffs vs. Lingle, 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 Flu Shot Clinic Pine Bluffs High School, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Sports... Full story
Elijah Fogg, 16, of Pine Bluffs, captured the "Blood Moon" around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 northwest of town. Fogg used his binoculars to get a closer look....
Cowboy Fans headed to the University of Wyoming Cowboy Homecoming Football game vs. San Jose State on Oct. 18 can check all items off this list. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation has partnered with UW Sports to hold a “Celebrate Agriculture/Harvest for All” canned food drive to benefit the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies. Cowboy fans are asked to bring canned food items to the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Pre-Game Zone Area from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on game day. The first 1,000 Cowboy Fans to donate canned food items will receive a game day T-...
The Pine Bluffs High volleyball team survived a five-set battle against Leyton last Thursday at home. The Lady Hornets come out on top, winning the match 25-16,25-15, 20-25, 19-25, 15-13. "We jumped out early, serving very well and dominating the match," said Pine Bluffs coach Chris Nusbaum. "Then, Leyton gained some confidence and started playing much better. We started focusing on mistakes and kind of self-destructed." Ashlyn Culp recorded six aces, five digs, two kills and an assist for Pine...
The Pine Bluffs and Burns cross country team ran against nine other schools at the Leroy Sprague Invite in Cheyenne last Friday. During the boys’ varsity 5K event, Jorge Garcia placed 28th in the field of 77 with a time of 18:25. Wyatt Norman finished in 20:52 and Tyler Norris crossed the line in 22:18. Kelsey Faircloth was the top finisher in the girls’ varsity 5K run with a season-best time of 22:22. This placed her 31st among 75 competitors. Matison Mikesell followed her with a time of 22.29. Emily Keiter finished in 24:00, Celeste Jac...
Burns High posted victory against Saratoga with a three-set volleyball road win last Friday. During the first set, the Lady Broncs won 25-13. The Lady broncs continued their winning ways in the second and third sets, 25-10 and 25-16. “We played great as a team with everyone contributing,” said Burns coach Christina Patterson. Katie Norris recorded five aces and four kills. Teammate Mckayla Ward had 17 assists and five aces. Skylar Trembath added four aces and four kills. Also for Burns, Mckenzie Ward posted eight digs and seven kills, Alex McC...
The Pine Bluffs High football team fell in a road game last Friday at Upton/Sundance, 38-0. The Hornets’ Kyle Jeffres had nine assisted tackles and teammate Dakota Chrystal added eight Scott Gross had four unassisted tackles and a fumble recovery. Also making unassisted tackled for Pine Bluffs were Preston Thurin, Kyle Steger, Nick Bymer, Gross, Chris Kimzey, Jeffres, Chrystal and Alex Graves. Pine Bluffs’ quarterback Haize Fornstrom connected on a 31-yard pass to Steger in the game. Pine Bluffs will host Moorcroft at 6 p.m. Fri...
The Pawnee High volleyball team played shorthanded in its two losses this week. The Coyotes were swept Oct. 7 at home against Caliche (25-4, 25-12, 25-16) and on the road at Peetz on Oct. 10 (25-8, 25-4, 25-13). “This week, Pawnee played with five players against both Caliche and Peetz,” said coach Kaeley Malcom. “They may have ended in losses, but the girls have shown such improvement as the season has progressed.” This week is Pawnee’s homecoming. The Coyotes will host Prairie on Friday and then host a triangular with Briggsdale and Weldo...
The third-grade class at Carpenter Elementary School recently received a visit from a local meteorologist. Amber Imel's class is learning about weather, and Samantha Thomas of a nearby TV station visited the school to talk about her job, tools she utilizes and to answer questions. Imel said the students are learning about many aspects of weather. Thomas shared a variety of stories about her storm chases as well as how she does her job from day to day. Some students asked where they should take...
Pumpkins are center stage this month – in front of grocery stores, on candy wrappers, in decorations, and yes, even in our recipes. There’s a lot more to those hard shell jack-o-lanterns than decoration and pies, though. The pumpkin originated in Central America, named from “pepon,” which is the Greek word for large melon. It is a fruit, loaded with potassium and vitamin A and helps reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer as well as help protect the eyes. It’s rich in carotenoids that helps keep our immune system strong and healthy. Pumpkins...
Good morning Banner County! Here is hoping you haven’t blown away! Neighbors down south in Kimball have a couple of things going on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church located at 511 S. Howard, invites you to their annual “Fall Dinner & Bazaar.” It will be held from 11 a.m.-2p.m. and children under 5 years old are free; 5-10 years are $5; and 11 years and up are $8. Carry out is also available for an extra $1. For more information please call 235-3258. Also on that date beginning...
F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” It’s always refreshing in a season that ushers in dormancy to see neighbors preparing for the new life in spring. All those bulbs carefully dug out of the ground will bloom brighter. And the green grass of home will grow much nicer without all those leaves being raked this week. Growing up quite nicely in his own right is Zane Fowler, the Sorensen’s grandson. Zane will celebrate a birthday Oct. 20. Cassady...
The Hereford Community Church held their quarterly business meeting on Sunday. They will be planning for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the church. It was reported that 161 stockings were filled to be sent to New York City for underprivileged children. Some dates to put on your calendar include November 16 for the annual Harvest Home dinner followed by the filling of boxes to send to soldiers. Then December 21st will be the Christmas Candlelight service at 7 p.m. For the special this week Andr...
1 years ago Oct. 16, 1914 In the current issue of Farm and Fireside, Herbert Quick, the editor of that publication, gives the following advise to the American Farmers: The first effect of the European was is not favorable to the American grain and foodstuffs markets. The lack of ships and open harbors dams up shipments on this side of the water, and causes a temporary glut. How long this will continue no one can predict. It may have passed by the time this reaches our readers, or it may be at its height. But low prices on this account last....
Dakota Lakes Research Farm is located 16 miles east of Pierre, S.D. On our tour, we had the privilege of spending a morning with Dr. Dwayne Beck, who operates the farm. If you aren’t familiar with Beck, he has devoted his career to educating producers about the many benefits of no-till crop production. I’ve known Dwayne for more than 20 years and have traveled with him and attended numerous no-till crop production meetings with him. Dwayne has spoken several times at our Panhandle No-till Par...
How well do you know Laramie County? You can find out by participating in the Pine Bluffs Post's "Guess Where?" feature. Each month, we will publish a photo and it's up to you to guess where it was taken. Those who guess correctly will be entered for a chance to win a free, one-year subscription to the newspaper. Your only hint is the photo was taken some where in Laramie County. Call 307-245-3763 to submit your guess. Last month's answer: Last month's photo was taken of the Bronc on one of the...