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Articles from the March 24, 2016 edition


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  • Area car burglaries on the rise

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Mar 24, 2016

    The Laramie County Sheriffs Department is urging area residents to keep their vehicles secure and not to keep valuables visible through windows after a series of car burglaries in Burns and the surrounding area. "Just to let you know, and I'm sure the town is aware of this, there have been some car burglaries in the past few days," said Deputy Emily Stojak to Burns Town Council on March 14. "One of the vehicles was unlocked and another one was locked. I'm not sure how they got in, I did not...

  • Our lonely and amazing roads provide vital links to citizens

    Bill Sniffin|Mar 24, 2016

    Last week, we took our time cruising through that amazing labyrinth known as Wind River Canyon between Shoshoni and Thermopolis. The narrow towering walls staring down on you (sometimes through the sunroof) can make a person feel pretty small. It took Mother Nature millions of years to carve that gorge through the Owl Creek Mountains, sometimes gouging out less than an inch a year. Over time, you get this impressive cut in the mountains. And how important is this cut? It is a primary route for...

  • Roxanne Eden Praeuner

    Mar 24, 2016

    Roxanne Eden Praeuner from Pine Bluffs, Wyoming was received unto her Lord on March 20, 2016, after a two month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on May 19, 1948 to Charles and Martha Kruse in Worthington, Minnesota. She was born again in the waters of Holy Baptism two weeks later. She grew up near Le Mars, Iowa and graduated from Le Mars High School. She attended college at Wayne State College at Wayne, Nebraska and graduated with a Bachelors of Education and immediately began the voc...

  • Community Calendar

    Mar 24, 2016

    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...

  • Local high school track and field seasons jump off the line March 24

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Mar 24, 2016

    It's hard to believe it's already spring, which means it's time for area high schools to start track and field seasons. The Pine Bluffs boys and girls will kick off their 2016 season this Thursday by heading to Kimball to compete in the Kimball Invitational. The Hornets and Lady Hornets are hoping to improve on last year's third place showing. Also on Thursday, the Burns track and field team will visit Morrill to take part in the Morrill Early Bird meet. The Broncs and Lady Broncs combined for...

  • Town to honor Hornets' dual title; continue search for police officer

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Mar 24, 2016

    Pine Bluffs town councilors have the Hornets' back. At their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, March 21, the Pine Bluffs Town Council discussed spending $250 on a sign informing visitors to the town of the state champion 2A boys and girls basketball teams. Both teams recently won the state title. The sign will be placed at the town's entrance. "The whole town had a small part to celebrate along with our athletes," Councilor Mark Fornstrom said. During their meeting Monday, councilors also...

  • Albin approves purchase of gym floor; receives bid for ballpark lighting

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Mar 24, 2016

    The Town of Albin has given Kaiser Flooring from Cheyenne to green light to replace the gym floor in the town’s community center. The Albin Town Council met March 10 and opened one bid received from Kaiser, which came in at $76,265. The original quote from Kaiser back in November 2015 was for $84,000, which included game lines and the Wildcat logo in the center of the basketball court. The latest bid did not include graphics. “It says game lines are not included, so what would it cost, I wonder,” said Mayor Kelly Krakow. “That may be the dif...

  • Banner County News

    Barb Cross|Mar 24, 2016

    Good morning everyone! Spring has sprung and snow flakes are still falling every so often. Enough already! How about some rain showers? However the fields are starting to green up and it is starting to look a bit better. I can’t believe that April is just around the corner. I am still trying to adjust to the time change. How about you? This Sunday is Easter Sunday, my personal favorite holiday. I hope everyone will be enjoying this special time with friends and family. The students and school s...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Mar 24, 2016

    At certain times in our life, we wonder where the time went. If we still have some left to accomplish all of our dreams and goals. Springs arrival often makes us feel as if things are left undone. As if we need to get busy so summer will show up. Have no fear, friends. Spring is here for a while, and summer will come, whether you weed, feed, plant, and clean or not. Speaking of cleaning, nothing clears out the winter muck and dust like an Auxiliary broom. They are still available at the...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Mar 24, 2016

    For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church Steve Hauer sang Watch The Lamb. Then Joyce Smock played The Palms on the piano. The sermon title was The Servant and the main scripture reference was Matthew 27. Next week is Easter Sunday and there will be a sunrise service at 7 a.m. Pastor Opdycke has chosen Reading the Will as her sermon title. The Prairie Songbirds choir will perform the cantata Amazing Grace. Following the morning service, there will be breakfast of rolls, donuts,...

  • Positive changes coming to Grayrocks Public Access Area

    Wyoming Game and Fish Dept|Mar 24, 2016

    The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants anglers and other sportsmen to be aware of some upcoming changes at Grayrocks Reservoir Public Access Area (PAA). The Grayrocks Reservoir PAA is located seven miles south of Guernsey and nine miles northeast of Wheatland along the Laramie River. A dam and reservoir supply cooling water for the Laramie River Power Plant, which is owned by Basin Electric. Through a cooperative agreement between the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission and the Missouri Basin Power Project, these lands are managed for fishing...

  • No Till Notes: 10 tips for successful no-till production

    Mark Watson|Mar 24, 2016

    My time writing no till notes will be coming to an end in the near future so I’m sharing with you some of what I consider to be the most important aspects of no till crop production in our area. The Panhandle No till Partnership will continue to provide no till educational events around the Panhandle including field days and winter conferences. Tip number 1 for me is choosing the proper crop rotation. I feel this decision is the most important decision you will make on your farm. The crop r...

  • Looking Back

    Mar 24, 2016

    12 Years Ago March, 27, 1941 KERMIT WATKINS TO BUILD A HOME HERE Kermit Watkins, assisted by his father, John Watkins, began Monday tearing down the old Salem school house near the Lindbergh community. Kermit, who bought the building recently from Ray Stansbury, is planning to build a home for his family soon on property he owns at the corner of Fourth and Blairs Streets. ********** 50 Years Ago March 25, 1966 ALBIN WILDCATS ARE AGAIN STATE CLASS B CHAMPIONS The Albin Wildcats, defending state class B champions, and ranked No. 1 in the final...

  • USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Help Grow Rural Businesses and Spur Economic Development

    U.S. Dept. of Agriculture|Mar 24, 2016

    Rural Business Cooperative-Service Administrator Sam Rikkers today announced that USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural businesses. In Nebraska, a $300,000 grant awarded last year to Central City through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program will be used to establish a revolving loan fund. The initial loan from Central City to Merrick County Entertainment Corp will construct a new energy efficient 9,800 square foot community cinema complex. USDA funds will as...