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Articles from the June 30, 2016 edition


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  • "Can we get a volunteer?"

    Zach Spadt|Jun 30, 2016

    The Incredible "Mr. E." and Kyle Groves with the Party People Magic Show were in Pine Bluffs Thursday, June 23 for a show at the Pine Bluffs Branch of the Laramie County Library. Above, Kadence Wheeler volunteers for a trick. The show focused on the benefits of reading and healthy lifestyle choices....

  • What are your favorite mountain roads? Here is a sampling from around state

    Bill Sniffin|Jun 30, 2016

    Wyoming’s back roads and mountain roads are some of the best-kept secrets of our great state. These are the places favored by the locals and cherished by visitors who can’t help coming back to them again and again. On Fathers Day Nancy and I drove up the winding switchbacks of the famous Loop Road that starts at the end of Sinks Canyon just outside of Lander. It was busy up there that day. On one big switchback, we encountered a bicyclist, a motorcyclist, a big SUV and a large pickup towing...

  • Jason Ray Christensen

    Jun 30, 2016

    Jason Ray Christensen, 39, of Pine Bluffs, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 16, 1977 in Kimball, Nebraska and had lived in Pine Bluffs most of his life. Jason was a member of the Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing with his kids, fishing, hunting, and sports. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Christensen, whom he married on February 29, 2008; his mother, Jan Christensen of Pine Bluffs; four children, Nicholas Bymer of Pine Bluffs, KayLee Christensen of... Full story

  • Steger-Werner

    Jun 30, 2016

    Bret and Kristina Steger of Pine Bluffs announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Steger, to Travis Werner, son of Roy and Lori Werner of Pine Bluffs. Ms. Steger, is a teller at Farmers State Bank, and will continue her degree in elementary education. Mr. Werner will join the Laramie County 2 school district this fall, as an elementary physical education teacher, for both Albin and Pine Bluffs. A July wedding is planned....

  • 50th Anniversary

    Jun 30, 2016

    Larry and Kathy Malm of Harrisburg, Nebraska will celebrate their 50th anniversary. They were married in Gering, Nebraska on August 20, 1966. Their daughters and families, Stacy and Lance Green, Kaitlyn, Anna, Aaron and Lela of Smyrna, Tennessee, and Stephanie and Bill Westfahl, Tyler and Jake of Fairfield, California, would like to invite all to come celebrate with them on July 3 from 2-5p.m. at the Gering Civic Center, 105 "M" Street, Gering, Nebraska. Let your presence be your gift. Those...

  • Tack-Tucker

    Jun 30, 2016

    Cody James Tucker and Emilee Mae Tack would like to announce their engagement. Tucker, a Cheyenne native, graduated from Laramie County Community College with an A.A. in journalism. He is also a graduate of Cheyenne Central High School. He is currently the managing editor and sports editor at the Douglas Budget. His parents are Kathy O’Brien Brent and John Brent of Cheyenne. Tack, a St. Johns, Michigan, native, graduated with a B.A.A from Central Michigan University. She is also a graduate of St. Johns High School. She is currently employed...

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 30, 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...

  • Malting groundbreaking set for Friday

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 30, 2016

    After years of planning, the Wyoming Malting Company facility in Pine Bluffs is about to become a reality. Groundbreaking for the event, located on the north end of Beech Street in Pine Bluffs, is set for Friday, July 1 at 3 p.m. The $3.4 million facility is being funded through a loan from the Wyoming Business Council. Cheyenne LEADS will own the property and lease the facility to Wyoming Malting. According to a press release, the project is expected to create nine jobs over the next 10 years. During the Pine Bluffs June 20 Town Council...

  • GOP Congressional candidates present conservative arguments

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 30, 2016

    Several Republican candidates for Wyoming's sole U.S. House seat expressed displeasure with the Obama Administration and "federal" overreach Sunday. Congressional candidates Liz Cheney, daughter of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, Wyoming State Senator Leland Christensen, Wyoming State Representative Tim Stubson, Darrin Smith and Jason Senteny were in Pine Bluffs for the Laramie County Republican Party's pie social Sunday. Aside from a few differences, the congressional candidates seemed...

  • State Senate candidates differ

    Zach Spadt, Pine Bluffs Post|Jun 30, 2016

    During a Laramie County Republican Party Event in Pine Bluffs Sunday, a candidate for Wyoming Senate District 6 used his allotted time to attack his opponents. Anthony Bouchard attacked State Rep. Dave Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, for legislation he has supported during his tenure in the legislature. Zwontizer responded to the criticism. Bouchard attacked Zwonitzer for supporting a joint resolution in 2014 that would urge the U.S. to voice its support for Azerbaijan. The resolution was not legally...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Jun 30, 2016

    Boy, is it hot. How hot is it? It is so hot people have started bringing their beach chairs and towels to the water vapor in the roads. Perhaps you have a hot idea for our town that requires a little funding. The council has the opportunity to apply for 6th Penny Tax funds and would like to encourage you to send them any ideas you might have to improve our community. No project is too small or large. If you have any questions, call the town hall and speak with Jillian. All ideas need to be...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Jun 30, 2016

    The 55 And Up Club will hold their monthly potluck luncheon on Friday, July 8, at 12 p.m. at the Friendship Alliance North Church in Grover. Everyone 55 and over is welcome to attend. Come and join in the fun with your friends and family. There will be a door prize! Hereford resident Cynthia Schlaer is enjoying a visit from her brother Jay Tanner from Red Hook, New York. Jay is a musician who sings and plays the guitar and harmonica. Together Cynthia and Jay performed a concert for the people...

  • Banner County News

    Barb Cross|Jun 30, 2016

    Good morning Banner County, friends near and far! Here is hoping that the summer is treating you well. We sure have had some beautiful weather. I haven’t seen any combines around yet but it shouldn’t be too long before they are busy everywhere. We have had family visiting for the past two weeks and extra grand kids here in between. We had a couple of days of so-called “ normal” between the two sets, and now with all headed home it seems pretty quiet as we try to get back to our regular...

  • Burns Jr/Sr High Second Semester Honor Roll

    Jun 30, 2016

    All A’s 12th Grade Valeria Hernandez Gonzalez Dylan Kelly Hana Lerwick Jessica Malm Garrett McWilliams Kayla Nesvik Jace Sharp 11th Grade Reata Beck Rebecca Derner Morgan Griess Mallory Ickes Meghan Murphy Katie Norris Lauren Streeter 10th Grade Reese Burnett Emily Keiter Colton Sowards Kylie Trembath 9th Grade Lash Branigan Mackenzie Faircloth Jack Ickes Frances Kelly Karryn MacDonald Alec Saukerson Nicole Talkington Cassidy Weibel 8th Grade Boe Clayson Zachary Cudney Wyatt Ebben David Gordon Erin Griess Rietta Higgins Harkiran Kaur Gracie...

  • A l'il rain doesn't stop roping series

    Jimmie Earls, Pine Bluffs Post Editor|Jun 30, 2016

    With just two weeks left in the Friday Night Roping Series in Pine Bluffs, it's coming down to the wire in the point totals. At this point, Bradi Nelson leads the Mixed category with 13 points, Clay Rizzuto leads Open Heeler with 14 points, Kaycee Lake leads Open Header with 15 points, Sean Wright leads Century Heeler with 26 points, Curt Epler leads Century Header with 19 points, Brayden Evans leads Junior Roper with 28 points, Jaden Shelit leads PeeWee Barrels with 21 points, Katie...

  • No Till Notes: Last Article

    Mark Watson|Jun 30, 2016

    I’ve been writing the “No-till Notes” for quite some time now. It’s been long enough that I don’t really remember when I started or how many I’ve written. I’m sure some of my readers probably feel like it’s been a long time as well. I’ve really enjoyed my experiences as a no-till educator over the past several years. I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting many producers, researchers, agribusiness men and women, and NRCS and NRD staff members during this time. Many of these...

  • Looking Back

    Jun 30, 2016

    100 Years Ago June 29, 1916 Dance at Mitchell Ranch C. L. Hoard gave a very successful dance Saturday evening, June 24 at A. B. Mitchell’s ranch. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a good time. Many from Pine Bluffs attended and there was also a quite a number of Cheyenne people there. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. N. petrie, mr. and Mrs. Chas Embry, Mrs. C. R. Hall, Mr. Harold Brinker, and Mr. Pat Hayes. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hoard and the crowd dispersed at daylight. Over south items Frank Land has 40 acres...

  • Kohnert inducted into Pi Theta Epsilon

    Submitted|Jun 30, 2016

    On June 20, 2016, Lindsey Jo Kohnert was inducted into Pi Theta Epsilon, a national occupational therapy honor society that recognizes and promotes academic excellence and scholarship.  Lindsey is currently a doctoral candidate in the occupational therapy program at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and was invited to join Pi Theta Epsilon as she ranks among the top 35 percent of her class. Lindsey is a certified teacher and currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in general and special education as well as a Master’s degree in early...

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