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Articles from the January 5, 2017 edition


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  • Year in...Year out - A 2016 Review

    Becky Christofferson, Pine Bluffs Post|Jan 5, 2017

    Top News Stories of 2016 *Editor's Note – This is a review of stories that hit the pages of the Pine Bluffs Post during 2016* January The Burns – Pine Bluffs wrestling team was showing improvement as they competed in the Bison Bonanza. The annual Wyoming Wheat Growers Association meeting was to be held in Albin with many speakers on tap. The Town of Pine Bluffs was accepting applications for a police officer position. Albin Elementary School students were treated to a performance of "Cindere...

  • LCSD #2 Rec Board seeking grant requests

    Staff Report|Jan 5, 2017

    The Laramie County School District No. 2 (LCSD #2) recreation board is asking that requests made for grant monies be submitted to the central administrative building in Pine Bluffs no later than 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2017. According to the district, the LCSD #2 Board of Trustees approved a 1.0 mill at the budget hearing July 11, 2016. This was approved on the assessed valuation of the school district to be used for recreation opportunities within the boundaries of LCSD #2. The board has this discretion based on Wyoming State Statute 18-9-201. The...

  • Pine Bluffs Police Department Blotter

    Staff Report|Jan 5, 2017

    Activities from the Pine Bluffs Police Department were as follows: A theft report was taken by Police Chief Trout as to an item being removed from a local front porch without permission. An item fell off a vehicle and was taken before owner could return and retrieve it. All other activities and traffic stops were not available at the time of press....

  • Olson Family Foundation Gift to Pine Bluffs Seniors Center

    Jan 5, 2017

    Scott Vasko, Branch President of Points West Community Bank presents a check to Alisha Michaud, Executive Director of the Pine Bluffs Senior Center from the Tom and Cynthia Olson Family Foundation. The Tom and Cynthia Olson Family Foundation gives funds to organizations that assist in improving the economy and the area a better place to live....

  • Welcome to 2017 - can't have Champagne lifestyle on beer budget

    Bill Sniffin|Jan 5, 2017

    My immediate thoughts about predicting the first part of Wyoming’s upcoming year 2017 include some not so joyous conclusions. This is because the year starts with the Legislative session. Due to retirements of some experienced players and the unfortunate defeat of folks like Rosie Berger and Mary Throne, we find ourselves with a representative bunch that will have a difficult time. While many of the legislators are pretty green, other folks active in our legislative process are super...

  • PBHS newspaper goes digital

    Becky Christofferson, Pine Bluffs Post|Jan 5, 2017

    The Pine Bluffs Junior-Senior High School newspaper is still being produced by four dedicated students along with their advisor, but the newspaper has found a new medium in reaching its' readers. Last year, the decision was made for the newspaper to go digital instead of being printed and distributed with the Pine Bluffs Post, mainly due to cost issues. According to Pine Bluffs Junior-Senior High School Teacher Patrick Cosner, when he spoke to the Post about printing the newspaper, it would...

  • Community Calendar

    Jan 5, 2017

    Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items which may be included in the calendar are church events, club meetings, and school events. If your club will not be meeting or has a change, please contact us so we can update the calendar with the correct information as soon as possible. Items should be received on Monday at 5 p.m., one week prior to...

  • Looking Back

    Jan 5, 2017

    100 YEARS AGO Jan. 4, 1917 The bricklaying crew for the Farmers State Bank building arrived and would soon start work. The C.E. Carlstrum dwelling on Main Street was almost complete and it was reported as a finished example of up-to-date workmanship in the builders line. The Pine Bluffs Commercial Club announced it would elect officers at its’ next meeting. F. Clay Hemphill left for Greeley, Colorado where he was to take an advanced course in teaching at the Colorado State Teachers College. Miss Zelma F Shinn of Grover married William K. Stro...

  • Banner County News

    Barb Cross|Jan 5, 2017

    Happy New Year! May this year bring you a sense of peace in a chaotic world, and a life situation where your joy can not be taken. Maybe temporarily disrupted, but no more than that! We had a nice break here at home over the past two weeks and were kinda/sorta ready for the second semester of school. The teaching staff returned on Monday, January 2nd. and the students the following day. As usual there are sporting events lined up a plenty, starting today Thursday, January 5th the high school wre...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Jan 5, 2017

    Happy New Year! The Hereford Community Church began the new year with Holy Communion and the burning of their burdens. For the special Shirley Wiggin shared some church humor. Then Pastor Opdycke read Just For Today. The sermon topic was A New You and the scripture was 2 Corinthians 5:17. Next week, January 8, the church will hold their business meeting before the service at 10 a.m. The sermon topic that day will be Drink The Water. Then on January 15 the sermon topic will be Listen To Me. The...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Jan 5, 2017

    Happy New Year! The new set of days came in pretty quiet around Albin. Some went bowling. Others had friends and family over. And a few young and adventurous dressed up and welcomed the change in high style. No matter how you brought it in, may it treat you like an old friend, giving when you lack, comforting when you cry, and celebrating when you win. So begins another quiet winter around us. A little political and town business might break up the monotony. January 12 is the town council...

  • Hellos and goodbyes of 2016

    Staff Report|Jan 5, 2017

    2016 Births Warwick Cage Kestner, born to Janna and Eric Kestner of Pine Bluffs, Dec. 26, 2015. Jacob Paul Poelma, born to Erica and John Poelma of Cheyenne, Dec. 31, 2015. Jasper Roland Neal, born to Janna Rae and Jordan Roland Neal of Cheyenne, Jan. 23, 2016. Graesyn Alan Waterman, born to Chad and Randee Waterman, Jan. 27, 2016. Naomi Anne McCoy, born to Rebekah and Justin McCoy of Burns, June 14, 2016. Rowdy Logan Baker, born to Beth and Todd Baker of Pine Bluffs, July 1, 2016. Lydia Faith Braman, born to Amy and Ryan Brauman of Cheyenne, A...

  • Burns - Pine Bluffs wrestlers compete at Bison Bonanza Duals Tournament

    Staff Report|Jan 5, 2017

    The Burns – Pine Bluffs wrestling team competed in the Bison Bonanza Duals Tournament last Friday in Cheyenne. Also participating were teams from Wheatland, Torrington, Cheyenne South, Shoshoni, Rock Springs, Laramie, Evanston, Douglas, Cheyenne East, and Cheyenne Central. The team gained valuable experience from the matches and will be competing in Douglas Friday and Saturday. The following are the stats of the Burns – Pine Bluffs dual against Torrington: 126 – Trey Rodriguez over Isaac...

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