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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Everyones world pretty much revolves around the weather. Some people are more tense about it than others. Some folks like to check the Farmers Almanac, which is a book that predicts the weather for the whole year. The Farmers Almanac was started in 1792 in Massachusetts giving information for local farmers. Many farmers today still rely on the Farmers Almanac.Grandparents just went outside to see what was in the air or the sky. At the Albin Farm Show, they had the Cheyenne National Weather...
The town of Albin was quiet until a person got to the Community Center. Vehicles were parked everywhere. It was the annual Albin Farm Show. This event has been going on for twenty-five years. This year was a little different than in the past. They added the Wyoming Wheat Growers Annual meeting to the event. It was a great time to combine vendors, and have the farmers not to have to attend two events. The morning started with the meetings of the Wyoming Wheat Growers. Wyoming Wheat Growers Associ...
When a person goes to a farm show there is always new equipment to look at for the future. 21st Century John Deere was giving a talk about some of their new equipment in their Precision Ag Essential program. They are wanting to help farmers to improve their crops and yield. They had two pieces of new equipment that was introduced to the farmers in the area. One of pieces was the John Deere HarvestLab 3000. Cole Young introduced the equipment to the crowd. He went into what is can measured. This...
On January 31st the Wyoming Wheat Growers Association held their annual meeting. This year integrating it with the annual farm show in Albin Wyoming. The Wyoming Wheat Growers Association is a group of people working together to bring to light the issues faced with the wheat industry. This year the meeting, headed by President Derek Jackson, was a lot on foreign trade and how vital it is to those growing wheat in the US. And that is why they are working so hard with our legislators on the...
Looking into Wyoming CLASS and tap fees was on the agenda for the Pine Bluffs Town Council on Wednesday January 24th. The council members approved of the consent agenda for the night which consisted of payroll, engineering invoices and a permit on 913 E. 10th street. Council member Dennis Michaud had the opportunity to listen to a Wyoming CLASS presentation at the Laramie County landfill and suggested that the council listen to their presentation to determine the best way to invest the Town's...
Everyday a person gets a phone call, email, or letter in the mail from people they may not know. Where does it stop? How does one go about making it go away, and what is real and not real are some of the questions that is going through people's minds. The Pine Bluffs Police Department hosted a presentation at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library about this very thing, scammers. There was a great turnout at the library. Around 18 people were there to get information and ask questions. Sgt. Rodney Kemp...
DICKINSON, ND (01/29/2024)-- Brian Steger of Pine Bluffs, WY, has been named to Dickinson State University's Dean's List for the 2023 fall semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State recognizes those students named to the Dean's List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher. The University's mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and...
When a person walks into the Texas Trail Market, they just know the people that work there. In a small town it's hard not to know everybody. You get used to seeing the same faces and spending a little time talking with them. The Texas Trail Market has been in the community and in business for 76 years. There has been several employees that have retired from this business. The Texas Trail Market is a grocery store that has fresh produce, a butcher that cuts up meat everyday, and trucks delivering...
All A’s Honor Roll 12th Grade Shelby Clark, Tehya Gallegos, Savannah Kirkbride, Grace Yearout, Madison Foley, Jordan Griess, Isabella Laguna, Sienna Gallegos, Brooke K. Hansen, Ethan Norris. 11th Grade Cooper Allen, Blair Sanchez, Xavier Wilson, Elsie Gilliland, Cooper Sanchez, Hayden Hubbard, Emma Wiles 10th Grade Brynn Bach, Blake Miller, Anna Yearout, Josie Barrett, Brady Sutton, Aiden Harding Mariella Wiles 9th Grade Sutter Allen Gabriel Camarillo Dallen Floy, Alexandra Bailey, Brynna Corbiere, Christian Genho, Sebastian Buchhammer M...
Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health. Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing. Eating healthy is also crucial to maintaining oral health. Sugary foods and beverages are key factors in tooth decay. Acid is produced when the bacteria in your mouth break down sugar. That acid dissolves the tooth surface leading to tooth decay. Preventive dental care...
The pickups and cars were lined up at Pine Bluffs Auto Parts (NAPA) on Wednesday, January 24th. It is the time of the year that farmers and ranchers have a small break for a few minutes or an hour to attend Pine Bluffs Auto Parts customer appreciation lunch. The owners know how the locals work hard to keep their operations running smooth. For the lunch they served up some brats with beans and chips along with a dessert, plus give aways with their logo on the items. It is a time for all the...
SAN ANGELO, TX (01/30/2024)-- Nearly 180 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Hannah Kinnison of Grover, CO, have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for their academic performance during the fall 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student-athlete must post a minimum 3.30 grade point average (GPA) for the specified semester and be on a team roster. ASU's 178 honorees are the fifth-most in the LSC for the fall 2023 semester and the university's second-highest total ever. Kinnison is majoring in Food Anim...
CHEYENNE – Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative is accepting applications from school districts for the second round of a pilot project to reimagine K-12 education through competency based learning. This opportunity will expand the reach of the initial RIDE pilot program currently underway in nine Wyoming school districts by adding seven additional districts for the 2024-25 school year. Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative includes Governor Mark Gordon, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education, the St...
WASHINGTON — Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide prevention services for Veterans and their families — including conducting Veteran mental health screenings, providing case management and peer support services, delivering emergency clinical services, reaching out to Veterans at risk of suicide, and more. These grants will be awarded through VA’s Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity provi...
Cowboys have been reciting poems for centuries along with song ballads. This week is the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering held at Elko, Nevada from January 29th through February 3rd. Cowboy poetry started as far back as the 1860's -1870's, which were poems and songs recited in Spanish. It mostly dates back to the period of the long distance cattle drives from Texas to Kansas that followed the Civil War. A cowboys audience was the cattle on the drive. Cowboy Poetry is when there is some...
Every year all the elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2 area receive a kit for the students to be able to create for the contest. Pine Bluffs Elementary presented the students their awards. Of the Pine Bluffs Lions Club, Gary Roadifer handed out certificates to all the students that participated in the poster contest. It is great to see that the students take these opportunities to possibly get a scholarship for the future. This is the International Peace Poster contest...
A new proposal for the Community Center in Burns was one of the topics for the night at the Burns Town Council meeting on January 22nd, along with concerns about buildings of the town of Burns from the public that were addressed at the meeting. For old business Mayor Jim Clark made a statement about the Rustic Plate article in the Pine Bluffs Post. He said, "I have been silent way too long on the Rustic Plate. I avoided all social media because it was not the proper place for me to answer...
The Pine Bluffs Branch Library is always having new activities and books. Most of the time a person can walk in and find something to do for the day if not the future. A new book to read, perhaps a movie or two or maybe a little computer time. Holly Bauer is always excited to show a new world of adventure to anyone that is willing to read. To start the New Year out, the library has a new addition starting a new adventure for them self. Stacy Atkins is the new assistant librarian. She has been in...
DENVER – An educational game designed to teach high school-aged youth about decision-making during disasters is now available online at FEMA.gov/disastermind. Disaster Mind was developed by FEMA Region 8 in coordination with iThrive Games and can be accessed on any computer-based web browser. Disaster Mind challenges and encourages participants to make critical decisions in the face of three simulated disaster scenarios: a flood, wildfire, and blizzard. Players receive information and tools to help them navigate the journey and lead others t...
Thanks to a grant from the Wyoming Workforce Services’ Workforce Development Training Fund, Wyoming Humanities is excited to seek applicants for a Native Narrative Student Research Internship. “There is so much Tribal wisdom around language, history, storytelling, the environment, arts and culture,” Wyoming Humanities Executive Director Shawn Reese said. “Wyoming Humanities would like to highlight the scholars and experts willing to share this knowledge in culturally appropriate ways.” The new six-month internship begins in April, with the prim...
Billings, MT — January 9 — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) will kick off their 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season in Montana and Wyoming on February 2, 2024, the annual event in which Girl Scouts unbox their futures as young female entrepreneurs through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. During this highly-anticipated time of the year, girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. All proceeds from...
"I've lost everything...but I just can't stop". "Once I take that first drink that is all I think about". "I use to take the pain away". These are some of the many things you might hear someone who struggles on a daily basis with an addiction say. Addiction is a chronic disease that can physically and mentally change a person from who they once were. When we hear the word addiction, we might automatically go to 'the person on the street looking to score their next fix', but these are people who...
Riverton, Wyo.-Jan. 23, 2024-Fremont County's 40th annual Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, through Thursday, Feb. 8, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton. This year's event will feature more than 20 educational sessions, plus two keynote speakers. All programming is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Sessions for both days begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2:45 p.m., with free lunch funded by sponsors and prepared by the Fremont County CattleWomen. "It's hard to...
CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Laramie County Community College is inviting high school juniors and seniors for Pathways Day, providing a hands-on chance to explore what higher education can offer. The free day of in-person exploration of careers and programs is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 7, with registration ending Feb. 1. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to register early. Students can register at lccc.wy.edu/PathwaysDay. Registrants choose one of eight exciting pathways that will guide their experience through the day. The event includes a...
