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The Pine Bluffs/Burns Cross Country girls team brought back some hardware from Sheridan Saturday night and were shown around town on the Pine Bluffs fire truck. Runners on the winning team include Cianna Schoefiled, back left, Matison Mikesell, Kelsey Faircloth, Celeste Morales, Celeste Jackson, Austin Asay, front left, Rylee Anderson, and Sam Hanson. The girls are coached by Dustin Lee and Cole Manlove....
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) hosted an open house Oct. 24 at the Pine Bluffs Community Center to discuss the upcoming bridge construction around Pine Bluffs on Interstate 80. The intent was to offer the residents and business owners transparency on the project and a chance to voice their opinions on the demolition of six 1960's bridges along the interstate, the construction of new steel overpasses and the detours used during the two-year construction time. The bid for the... Full story
Not only are Wyoming’s female deputies not wearing protective vests, but they are showing too much of their breasts. That was the conclusion drawn by a Californian who called Fremont County Sheriff Skip Hornecker’s office recently. The Sheriff was being criticized for one of his deputies “having three buttons loose” on her shirt, and obviously not wearing a protective bullet-proof vest and “showing too much skin.” Sheriff Hornecker thought he better get to the bottom of the complaint a...
This year Wyoming has seen significant expansion of the infrastructure that brings high-speed internet into our communities and our schools. The impact on education is noteworthy, this year alone there has been a 700% increase in the bandwidth for our students. By the end of the school year, we will have this level of high-speed connection in all of our 48 school districts. That means the infrastructure will be in every county and every community in Wyoming. This is quite an achievement and the...
Phillip E. Bryant, 71, of Cheyenne died October 23, 2013 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1942 in Dighton, KS o Clarence and Lois Bryant. He married Karen Liden on August 21, 1965 in Pine Bluffs, WY. He was employed in many trades including truck driving, tow company owner/operator, fireman and with the telephone company. He was a member of the Baptist Church, Moose Lodge, Consolidated Freight Drivers and Cheyenne Vending Pool League. Phil was a people person and even...
Kenneth Taylor of Kimball passed away Thursday, October 24th, 2013 in Stratton, Nebraska. He was 91 years of age. Survivors include his son, Greg and wife, Sheila Taylor of Stratton, Nebraska, son, Kenton and wife, Nancy Taylor of Greensburg, Kansas, sister-in-law, Charlotte Hickman of Kimball, Nebraska, and brother-in-law, Duane and wife, Clarice Schmidt of Lincoln, Nebraska. Services are pending at this time. A memorial has been established to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Bushnell, Nebraska. A full obituary will follow at a later...
Deadline approaching for students in Wyoming to apply for Daniels Scholarship Program College-bound high school seniors in Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program before the Nov. 15 deadline by visiting www.DanielsFund.org The Daniels Scholarship Program seeks out promising students who demonstrate strength of character, leadership potential, academic performance or promise, a well-rounded personality, and the potential to contribute to their community. Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited nonprofit college or...
Thursday, Oct. 31 Happy Halloween! Fun for Kids Fun for Kids - Halloween will be presented for preschoolers at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library at 10 a.m. Trick or Treat Party Drop in for Pine Bluffs Branch Library's annual Halloween Trick or Treat Party from 10 a.m. to noon. We'll have tattoos, a craft and some games. Come in costume and join in the fun. Candy will be provided for all the little trick-or-treaters. Serenity Al-anon Pine Bluffs Serenity Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at United...
When local residents run low on the staples of the kitchen or perhaps just need a snack after school, all trails lead to Texas Trail Market. But most of the bargain shoppers don't realize the little store has been around for 65 years. "It was the Coop Market before the name changed in 1984," explained manager Bill Cushing. "They had a contest to decide the new name and the Baptist minister at the time won. Talk about a town supporting a store." The first manager was Ralph Shipp. Then Don Tilton...
Layne Burnett, a fifth grader at Carpenter elementary, is a "fabulous student," according to her teacher Craig Williams. Layne likes to read and write, but is unsure which one she likes better. "I read the Hunger Games but I haven't seen the movies," Layne explained. "Now I am reading a series about a pioneer family. Just like her indecision on whether writing or reading is better, Layne is not sure what type of book is the best. Layne is the daughter of Jeff and Kim Burnett who own the dairy...
Well...another successful year of running, a little crying and nursing injuries along the way to bring another season to an end for the Pine Bluffs/Burns cross country team. All season long we were confident in the girls, led by our senior Austin Asay to repeat as state champs and we are so proud to say they did. But, when the race ended most people thought a young talented Wyoming Indian team had just upset the girls! After a few anxious moments we thought so too! Wyoming Indian's Charlene...
The Burns Broncs moved up in the state ranking to No. 8 after beating Wheatland last week. But they still had one more game to win before celebrating an undefeated regular season. After honoring the senior players and their parents, the Burns Broncs worked on their next win Friday night in Burns against Glenrock. The game's outcome didn't mean more than an honor win for the Broncs who had already secured home-field advantage through the playoffs. But that didn't take away the passion the Broncs...
5 a.m. started the day with the smell of bacon floating over the Silver Wings Hunting Ranch at LaGrange Wyo. in wait of the 20 young hunters and their Parent or Gaurdian. Breakfast was served at 7 a.m. to curb the hunger and ease the excitement of what lay ahead. After a little bit of shotgun safety by Jim Dawson (Wyoming Game and Fish Hunter Education Instructor) two groups were formed and the more experienced headed to the field while the others stayed back for a round of sporting clays.... Full story
The Lady Broncs traveled to Wright Friday to participate in the 2A regional volleyball tournament., losing to Tongue River in their first bracket match-up 25-21, 19-25, 25-21, 22-25, 12-15. Later in the evening, the Lady Broncs defended their side of the net against Lusk and won, 27-29, 25-14, 25-18, 25-15. On Saturday, Burns had the chance to move forward to state with a win against Southeast, but fell short in four sets 18-25, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25. “They lost a tough battle with Tongue R...
Pine Bluffs Football Coach Will Gray is quick to own up to the pain and disappointment of the Hornets season. “0-8 isn’t fun, but our kids competed from start to finish,” Gray sighed after the 53-6 loss in Sundance that ended their season Friday night. “We will be a better football program next year, I guarantee it.” Game Stats Passing – Marquice Rivers 109 yards, Thompson 85 yards Rushing – Preston Thurin 2 yards, Kyle Jeffres 15 yards, Rivers 7 yards, Trent erner 15 yard kickoff return Receiv...
The Lady Coyotes traveled to Sterling to participate in the 1A North Center district volleyball tournament at Nothereaster Junior College Tuesday. Pawnee met Briggsdale first and decisively won the match 3-1. Just a few hours later, the Lady Coyotes protected their side of the net against Fleming. The Lady Wildcats wasted no time and drove the Lady Coyotes out in three sets, 25-16, 25-9, 235-22. In the final game of the day, Pawnee met the strong Weldon Valley and had nothing left to give,...
Monday Women 1. Designs West 184 2. Farmers State Bank 151 3. Subway 133 Highs Handicap game: Christy Barker 263 Handicap series: Christy Barker 650 Scratch game: Christy Barker 224 Scratch series: Amanda Mullins 554 Tuesday Mixed 1. Spare Room 21 2. P & Z 20 3. Bob's Team 19 Women's Highs Handicap game: Bridget Munoz 234 Handicap series: Carrie Popham 663 Scratch game: Bridget Munoz 162 Scratch series: Carrie Popham 438 Men's Highs Handicap game: Chris Mossberg 296 Handicap series: Chris...
A fun day was had by all at the Touch A Truck and Tractor Saturday, Oct. 19, where children of all ages had the opportunity to climb into various trucks, tractors and emergency vehicles. The children started with a BIG John Deere 9560R tractor provided by R&K Farms. Next they enjoyed a "Little Red" tractor brought in by Melvin and Lois Fornstrom. The Town of Pine Bluffs furnished the airport John Deere 7610 tractor where the children had fun pretending to farm. The excitement continued as they...
Early last week, a team of 13 evaluators from Advanced ED, a company contracted with the State of Wyoming to evaluate the school districts, collected information on Laramie County School District No. 2 so they could report to the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The review team, half from Wyoming and half from other states, focused on systemic, practices that were district wide, systematic, practices that were regular in occurrence, and sustainable,...
Want to know more about the Wyoming Content Standards and the State Standards for the curriculum in our schools? Pick up a copy of the Pine Bluffs Post next week as we begin a series on the work Laramie County School District No. 2 is doing. LCSD #2 formed a Curriculum Coordinating Council and is involving all schools and many teachers in the implementation process. Follow the Wyoming Standards of Education series beginning next week. In the meantime visit www.laramie2.org for more information....
Eli Childers is accustomed to scoring higher than most students on test scores. But beating out many of the nation's seniors for an elite level scholarship, the QuestBridge Scholarship was something new to Childers. "I applied in the spring of 2013 and was notified I was one of the 15 finalists last week," explained Childers. Childers is the son of Tony and Michelle Childers of Albin. His mother was very thankful for the " ivy-league opportunity on a community college budget." The QuestBridge...
Little Hornets Coach Brett Steger and Burns Colts Coach Rick Lakin met on the Pine Bluffs football field before their last game of the season Saturday morning. But the two coaches weren't competitive against each other, they were rallying against a common opponent. They were feeling the sting of a season peppered with drama from the Torrington League both teams joined this year. "We're just burnt out over this season," Steger said. "There was so much drama for us and the players. Rick and I are...
Pine Bluffs Hornets Preston Thurin and Scott Gross grabbed a pair of orange heels and joined Governor Matt Mead on the steps of the Capital for a different kind of play. They were posing for the campaign poster "Would you walk a mile in her shoes? From the Pine Bluffs Hornets Football Field to Governor Mead's Office Laramie County Men are Taking a Stand! They tried it Will YOU!" The poster along with a walk was sponsored by Safehouse Services to help make people aware of the damage domestic...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Lisa Gilbert, received the Laramie County School District #2 Teacher of the Year award for 2014, according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill. Gilbert, a teacher for 22 years, is a volleyball coach, a building leader, and a teacher of a lab classroom, modeling for her staff. "Gilbert is a very conscientious, effective teacher," comments her principal, Sue Stevens. "Lisa cares for all her students and works with each individually...
Good morning, Banner County and to all of our neighbors and friends. I hope everyone enjoyed the month of October as much as I did. It went by so fast that it was pretty unreal. Here we are facing the last week and looking straight at November. I saw a note not long ago that said we had 60 days until Christmas. That was a while back however. And I was shopping for some fall colored party cups while I listened to piped in Christmas carols. Bah humbug!! Anyway, today is Halloween, my least...
