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The kids were lined up for a free pumpkin and activities at the Pine Bluffs Community Center on October 15th for the annual Fall Festival. Every year Pine Bluffs Recreation gives free pumpkins away to the kids. This year there were 125 pumpkins given out.The line started as early as 9:00 a.m. but the festival started at 11:00 a.m. and ended at 2:00 p.m. The craft vendors started at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 3:00 p.m. There was a variety of baked goods, rocks, pictures, clocks, clothes and more....
A highly skilled orthopedic surgery team is joining the Kimball Health Services medical staff, signaling the beginning of an entirely new service line at the Kimball hospital. Dr. Jeffrey MacMillan, MD, and Karen Wenner, APRN, DNP, his assistant and business partner, will begin their practice at KHS on Nov. 1, bringing with them the capability of doing total knee, shoulder and hip replacement surgeries in Kimball. "We couldn't be more pleased to have such skillful and highly regarded providers j...
Laramie County School District #2 had one candidate for Area D and five candidates running for At Large.Three board members positions are up for elections. The candidates will be at two forums that high school students will be hosting. The first forum will be in Burns in the Commons area on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m. The second forum is in Pine Bluffs at the Commons area on October 25th at 7:00p.m. The students will be asking questions to the candidates that they are concerned about....
The night was quiet until the pagers went off and the Pine Bluffs ambulance crew ran to the ambulance barn and then headed out on a call at 11:20 p.m. on the night of September 24, 2022."The call was that a woman whose water broke and we (Pine EMS) was supposed to meet her at the Sinclair gas station in Pine.....but on the way her water broke and she had the baby in the passenger seat of the car up front on the side of 215 nine miles north of Pine Bluffs!" The call was for a baby delivery and...
Halloween is fast approaching and we here at the Pine Bluffs Post want to see all of our readers have a safe and Happy Halloween. That being said here is some things to keep in mind as your little ones prepare for trick or treating this Saturday evening according to safekids.org/halloween: While out walking: • Cross the street at corners. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. • Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run across the street. • Teach children to make eye contact with driver...
Every year a Pine Bluffs senior student is given a citizenship award. This award is given by the Laramie County Retired Education Personnel Group. This year Ron Ladd received the honor to reward a senior. Abby Gray, daughter of Jessica and William Gray was the recipient this year. Gray is active in school with volleyball, basketball, track, and the student council. She likes to read and do writing. Gray likes to hike, ride bikes, go on walks and swimming. Gray is the president of the National Ho...
Do you have used, unwanted, or expired medications? The Pine Bluffs Police Dept., Pine Bluffs, WY will be again participating in The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26, 2022 between 9AM - 2PM. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or...
The students were stretching and lining up to do events. Carpenter Elementary School grades kindergarten through third grade went to the Burns High School track for their field day on October 6th in the afternoon. Carpenter Elementary along with Burns Elementary decided to have their field events in the fall. The weather was great for the students to participate. There was full sunshine and not much wind. The students love to be so active. Each student could sign up for different events or do...
The meeting of October 11, 2022 of the Pine Bluffs Town Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Justin Fornstrom. He invited all the guests to stand with him and the council and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Once everyone was settled back in their chairs, the meeting proceeded and followed the agenda, passing the agenda and consent agenda. New business covered the third reading of the Ordinance 2023-02 (Animal). The ordinance was read for the third time and a motion was made by Councilwoman Allie Leitza and was seconded by...
If you haven't finished your harvest by now I'm sure you're close. I finally got the potatoes in and the garlic planted but I'm leaving the squash on the vines as long as possible. I was nearly six weeks late planting so they still need more time to ripen. If I can get two more weeks without a hard frost I think they'll come in okay. While I'm waiting I'll start planning what I'll grow next year. For the last couple of years the nurseries ran out of seed early and I don't see any reason to...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Army National Guard completed another successful annual training season for 2022. As always, it was a busy season, with many units starting training earlier than usual. Late spring into the summer is the time of the year that Soldiers train on their yearly qualifications. Most importantly, annual training is geared explicitly toward ensuring soldiers are proficient and qualified in their specific military occupations. Typically at least 14 days, annual training g...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group and the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will meet jointly on October 21, 2022. The SBE will convene its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. with the RIDE Advisory Group joining at 10 a.m. The RIDE Advisory Group was established in November 2021 with a goal to help elevate Wyoming’s primary and secondary education system to a position of national leadership. It anticipates delivering its final recommendations to Gover...
The WBCI’s mission is to raise awareness and fund breast cancer programs in Wyoming with an emphasis on increasing breast health education, financially assisting breast cancer screenings, facilitate patient navigation (gas cards, pay for lodging when going for treatment, provide wigs, etc), and promote survivor services through fundraising efforts across the state. All proceeds remain in Wyoming and make a positive impact in all 23 counties. “Wyoming is ranked last in the nation in breast screening in women over 50. We can and need to do bet...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It is more commonly found in women and though rare in men and children, it does affect them. In women, 287,850 are diagnosed every year. There have been 43,250 women die from this disease. The average age of women who get breast cancer is 50 years old. But it could happen at any age for this disease. The youngest breast cancer victim was at the very young age of eight years old. A girl with a rare secretory carcinoma...
Every year the Wyoming Centennial Farm & Ranch program honors families who owned and operated on the same farm or ranch for a hundred years or more at the Wyoming State fair. This year for Laramie County the honor went to Alice and Lance Theobald from Pine Bluffs. The farm is south on county road 164 in Pine Bluffs. Alice Theobald was reading that the Wyoming Centennial Farm & Ranch program was looking for farms and ranches that are 100 years old or more to honor. She obtained the application...
The progress on the Cripple Creek subdivision and the Rustic Plate hours change was announced at the Town Council meeting on October 10th at 6:30 p.m. There were two agenda regents requests. First was John Volk verifying lot sizes with the town on the new development. The council was fine with the sizes but look forward to the next stage with the engineer. Volk stated he may wait for the spring because of the weather. Next was the Rustic Plate. Ashley Osterman said, “ We were asked to come to this council meeting. I have no clue why?” Council m...
The Pine Bluffs High School students were sitting in the Pine Bluffs Historic gym. The Pine Bluffs National Honor Society had their induction ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on September 22, 2022. The David J. Souders Chapter 11081 of the National Honor Society teach skills to help the students develop to further their education with keeping up great grades and applying for scholarships. This helps with leadership in school, the community, and at home. NHS helps the students learn about community service....
In the gym of Carpenter Elementary the students were excited for the assembly. The parent group of Carpenter Elementary brought in Rachel's Challenge. Rachel 's Challenge is about Rachel Scott. She was always kind to others. If she saw people struggling in school, Rachel was their friend, always willing to help. The sad thing is Rachel Scott was in the shooting at the Columbine High School massacre in April 20, 1999. The Scott family wanted to turn the worst day of their lives into a good...
Veteran's Rock was opened in 2020, and has been successfully assisting Veterans in need. Whether it be clothes, food, furniture or household items, a bicycle or more, Veteran's Rock is there for the Veteran and their family. "Our mission is Rock solid support for homeless Veterans, Veterans in need, and their families. We will be their foundation on which to build a new household and a new life." stated Cindy Stockdale, one of the board members. Board members consist of Cindy Stockdale,...
Once the harvest is finished, fall and winter brings our attention to planning for the following year. If your plans include building a hoop house or greenhouse to extend your growing season, this is a good time to at least get the prep work done. Growing vegetables in Wyoming is a constant struggle and frustration at best. At worst it feels impossible at times. At the same time, it's an undertaking well worth the effort. Two of the major factors that make growing vegetables in Wyoming so...
The season for raising money with Bar Bucks for Laramie County Christmas Program has begun with fun and food at Mikes Saloon in Albiin. Fifty balloons were attached to the ceiling at Mike's Saloon in Albin where chili and cinnamon rolls were being served up to start raising buck bars. Buck Bars is a fund raiser for the Laramie County Christmas Basket program. The program is to help folks in need have a Christmas dinner. Recipients get a prepaid grocery gift card to purchase what they need. Ryan...
The Pine Bluffs Senior Center had their annual meeting where all members are welcome to attend and have a delicious meal and vote in new board members. This year the meal was roast beef with mashed potatoes along with homemade pies. It is a time for everyone to vote for new board members and see how the senior center is doing. First was the voting and then a delicious meal that was served by the board members. Next was the board meeting. Like every meeting the minutes from the last annual...
It was a small turn out but the laughter and the smiles on the people's faces always make it worthwhile. The Burns Lions Club hosted a learn to dance class again. This time they were working on different ways to polka for the Oktoberfest on October 22. David Urquidez is a teacher for all kinds of dance classes. He has even competed. Urquidezs' studio is in Cheyenne. He has been teaching the classes for the Burns Lion Club for about a year. Since the Oktoberfest is the next event he decided to...
