Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Council looks at options for town buildings Several properties owned by the Town of Pine Bluffs are scheduled to be either torn down, repaired or put up for bid for sale. Bids were recently opened by the Pine Bluffs Town Council and the lowest bid for demolition work was submitted by Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating. A list of buildings being looked at by the council includes the old Texaco station, the old electric shop, cemetery building #2, the east shop and the Connors building/museum....
Jim Moore, 81, of Albin, Wyoming, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Albin Community Center. Jim was born March 17, 1936 in Burns. He graduated from Albin High School and then joined the United States Army, serving in Korea. He attended the University of Wyoming and University of Alaska. He was an independent truck driver for 22 years. Jim is survived by his wife, Jonne Kenzy... Full story
Edward A. “Ed” Kranz, 62, of Carpenter, Wyoming, passed away December 19, 2017 after losing a battle with cancer. Ed was born February 13, 1955, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a son of Walter G. and Norma J. (Harms) Kranz. Ed began his working career for Halladay Motors and later for the Pine Bluffs John Deere dealership. He transitioned to working for Bill Gross’ ranch and Pete Anderson’s ranch until establishing his own repair business. He owned his business for 14 years and then returned to farming and working for a fertilizer company. Ed also owned... Full story
James Ross Harnish, Sr. 85, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away December 20th, 2017, at Davis Hospice Center. He was born January 9th, 1932 in Horse Creek, Wyoming to Charles and Bonnie, one of nine siblings. After graduating Wheatland High School, he served in the Army as a musician. He attended the University of Wyoming earning a Civil Engineering degree in 1956. Jim went on to work for the Wyoming Highway Department for 32 years. He loved music and his saxophone most of all, leading country... Full story
H. Richard Lewis (Dick) was born January 14, 1928 to Harry D. Lewis and Clara G. De Longpre Lewis on a farm north of Broadwater, Nebraska. He was the youngest of five children. Dick graduated from Albin High School, Albin, Wyoming in 1945. He received his BA degree from Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois in 1949. He received his MA degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1955. Dick was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team from 1... Full story
Dairy - excerpts from 1917 Pine Bluffs Post Building Up a Dairy Herd Careful selection, intelligent breeding and skillful management are fundamental in the profitable up building of the dairy herd. By the use of economy and good judgement the improvement of a herd need not be expensive. Careful selection is the first step in the building up of a dairy herd. Selection naturally begins with the elimination of all low producers. Every owner of dairy cows should establish a definite standard and...
Currying Horses Is Excellent Practice -Excerpts from 1917 Pine Bluffs Post Frequent currying and brushing will insure a healthy condition of the horse. A few minutes spent daily is currying and brushing a horse is time well spent. Aside from giving the animal a clean, glossy appearance, this daily brushing stimulates circulation. The skin is an important excretory organ and must be kept clean and free to do its work. It is especially important to give the legs daily care. If it is necessary to...
Pine Bowl and the Spare Room is going into their 40th league season. Owners Jim and Kate Zitek have leagues on 5 of the 7 nights of the week. Leagues count go up to 8 teams and there are 8 leagues. The 2017-2018 season started in September and finishes in late April. This particular season is a split season with the first half of the season finishing up before Christmas. This week is the first league play of the second half of the season. Bowlers from around the area, drive over to bowl in the...
