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  • Pine Bluffs first big winner

    Marva Ellwanger|Sep 11, 2014

    Tuesday, Sept. 2 Becky Drefahl called the Nebraska Mega Millions to get the winning numbers for the Wyolotto Mega Millions jackpot. At first she thought she had matched three of the numbers. She went back Wednesday to the Pine Bluffs Exxon where she bought her ticket expecting to receive her three dollars. She was more than surprised when cashier said she would have to call someone on her winnings. Drefahl had actually matched four of the numbers winning Pine Bluffs Exxon's first big $500 pay...

  • Laramie County School District #2 Meeting

    Marva Ellwanger|Sep 11, 2014

    At this months regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Laramie County School District #2. The new teachers of the district were introduced to the board.Jerry Burkett Principal at Burns introduced Gina Desouza,Special Education. This is her first year teaching. DeSouza moved here from Oregon a year and a half ago.Susanne Sears, Reading. Sears moved here from Kansas this summer. This is her ninth year of teaching. She has taught first through fifth grade. Amber Barrett, Third Grade is a Burns native. Barrett went to Burns Elementary and High...

  • Politics on the prairie  . . . one shot at a time

    Bill Sniffin|Sep 11, 2014

    Wyoming governors historically love hosting the One Shot Antelope Hunt in Lander. Gov. Matt Mead is no exception and will be hosting his fourth hunt on Sept. 20. The hunt now in its 71st year is a competition where three-man teams compete to see who can kill Pronghorn bucks the quickest and with just one shot each. Governors invite other governors and the competition is keen. Last year, Mead also invited former Vice President Dick Cheney. As someone who has been attending these events for over...

  • Vyrna Grace Pavlica

    Sep 11, 2014

    Vyrna Grace (Nichols) Pavlica passed away on July 27, 2014. She was 92 years old and was at home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Vyrna was born July 15, 1922, in Canon City, Colo., to George and Grace Nichols. She was a long-time resident of Burns, where she and her husband Alex Pavlica farmed. Vyrna worked at the Antelope Station for 20 years. She then went to work at Kmart until her retirement. Vyrna moved to Florida where she lived with her daughter Lynde. She is survived by her children, Donna...

  • John R. Stevens

    Sep 11, 2014

    John R. Stevens, 63, of Grand Junction, Colo. passed away September 7th from complications of frontotemperal dementia. John was born in Cheyenne, September 11, 1950 and was raised in Pine Bluffs. He graduated from Pine Bluffs High School in 1968 and attended the University of Wyoming. He was proud of his service in the Navy during his two terms of duty in the Vietnam War. In 1971 he married Kathy Messer, they settled in Evanston, and had two daughters. He sold insurance for Farm Bureau and...

  • Community Calender

    Sep 11, 2014

    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 th... Full story

  • Brelsford and Lynch Wed

    Sep 11, 2014

    Lindsay Michela Brelsford and Timothy Patrick Lynch were united in marriage by Kelly Orions on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Outdoor Chapel at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield located in Littleton, Colo. A reception followed at the Green Farm Barn also located at the Botanic Gardens. Lindsay is the daughter of Roger and Sally Brelsford of Pine Bluffs. Tim is the son of Tom Lynch of Phoenix, Ariz. and Lisa Lynch of Castle Rock, Colo. Matron of Honor was the bride's sister, Kyla Gortney....

  • Photo in History

    Sep 11, 2014

    Richard W. Renner provided more information about the Photo in History “Lee Wymer and horses in Pine Bluffs WY” in the Pine Bluffs Post July 10 Issue. Renner said, “Lee Wymer farmed around Pine Bluffs area in the first half of the twentieth century. Wymer was born into a farming family in Carleton, Neb. in 1889 and around 1910 followed his brothers Herman and John west to Pine Bluffs. Wymer married Ada Tyler in 1912 in Pine Bluffs and is recorded as a local family farmer for many years. Wymer and his family moved to Marion, MO. by 1940 where... Full story

  • Broncs keep bragging rights

    Allie Hurley|Sep 11, 2014

    After six years of holding onto the traveling trophy, Burns football team played their rival team and insured another year of bragging rights at the Burns Vs. Pine Bluffs football game Friday night. The traveling trophy is an old football helmet with Burns painted on one said and Pine Bluffs painted on the other. In the middle of the helmet are the years the rival teams have played each other as well as the scores. The trophy sits on a piece of wood with a plaque in front reading "Pine Bluffs Bu...

  • Lady Hornets lose first game

    Marva Ellwanger|Sep 11, 2014

    Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets played Burns at home and lost in three games Friday night. 19-25, 25-27 and 19-25. “Burns is a good team and they play scrappy; we tipped entirely too much rather than being aggressive at the net. We also served 81 percent, missing serves at critical times. We are focused on learning from our mistakes and improving our lever of play each week.” said Chris Nusbaum Individual Stats: Ashlyn Culp served 75 percent two digs, Brooke Darden served 75 percent with one ace, one kill, 13 assists, 11 digs, Jaden Ragsdale ser...

  • Lady Broncs start season off with wins

    Marva Ellwanger|Sep 11, 2014

    The Burns High School Volleyball team has started of their season with a bang. The Lady Broncs defeated Lingle 25-23, 25-15, 25-23. Stand out players were Jessica Malm having four aces, 10 kills, 23 digs, McKenzie Ward having 10 kills, McKayla Ward with 27 assists. Against the Pine Bluffs the Lady Hornets as a team had 11 aces. Stand out players were Jessica Malm with eight kills, 14 digs, Skylar Trembath with seven kills, McKayla Ward had 17 assists, McKenzie Ward had 16 digs. The Lady Broncs...

  • Guess where?

    Sep 11, 2014

    How well do you know Laramie County? You can find out by participating in the Pine Bluffs Post's "Guess Where?" segment. Each month, we will publish a photo and it is up to you to guess where it was taken. Those who guess correctly will be entered for a chance to win a free one year subscription to the Pine Bluffs Post. Your only hint is the photo was taken somewhere in Laramie County. Call 307-245-3763 to submit your guess. Last month's answer: Last month's photo was taken of lights in font of...

  • The Pawnee six play weekend full of games

    Allie Hurley|Sep 11, 2014

    The Pawnee Volleyball team hosted Arickaree Friday and were at Sedgwick County Saturday. On Friday, the Lady Coyotes lost in three games. Arickaree and Woodland have co-opted in sports so they had a lot of girls to substitute against the six Coyotes. On Saturday, the Pawnee six faced Merino, Haxtun and Sedwick County. Pawnee also lost their games. "Their effort in the tournament was incredible for six girls who had to play all day while other teams had plenty of subs. I was told by coaches and...

  • Junior High joins Pine Bluffs-Burns Cross Country at Gering Invite

    Allie Hurley|Sep 11, 2014

    The Pine Bluffs-Burns Cross Country team had a first full team experience with junior high joining the run at the Gering Invite on Friday at Gering Park. Dustin Lee, Pine Bluffs Head Coach, said the meet was nice and cool, which was a drastic change from last year’s 99 degree weather. “The kids did great,” Lee said. In the woman’s 5,000 meter varsity race. Kelsey Faircloth ran 23.51, Matison Mikesell ran 24.00 and Celestial Jackson ran 24.09. In the women’s 5,000 meter junior varsity race, Emily Keiter was a top 10 winner with a time of 23.58....

  • Burns student headed to FFA national convention

    Marva Ellwanger|Sep 11, 2014

    Rowan Fichtner a Senior at Burns has been selected as National FFA Talent performer at the 2014 National FFA Convention and Expo. Fichtner is Vice President of the FFA chapter in Burns, Wyoming. He is the son of Fred and Mary Fichtner of Burns. Fichtner will be performing on stage Oct.20 through Nov. 1 during the 2014 National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Ky. He submitted an application along with a recorded audition. Close to 40 acts from throughout the country have been chosen to...

  • Red Shirt Friday

    Sep 11, 2014

    The Red Shirt Friday Campaign symbolizes the blood of American Soldiers who have sacrificed and are willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause. Help support our troops by wearing a red shirt every Friday. The members of the Louis E. Canady American Legion Post 60 hope to see Pine Bluffs as well as other communities covered in red every Friday. Red Shirt Friday Campaign will continue until all U.S. troops return home for good. To be a part of the campaign, contact Chuck Redcliffe, of Louis...

  • Town council to support Veterans Memorial

    Allie Hurley|Sep 11, 2014

    During Pine Bluffs Town Meeting on Aug. 18, Mayor Shain read a letter from Larry Silvery asking for a Consensus Block Grant for his Veterans Memorial. However, the motion died due to lack of a second. On Tuesday. Sept. 2, Silvery was at the town meeting to talk about modifications done to the memorial and ask for the town’s support. New business began with Silvery addressing the Council about the Veterans Memorial. Silvery began explaining some modifications to the memorial including changing the first Ten Amendments Wall to a Wall of Thanks t...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Sep 11, 2014

    The summer sights, sounds and smells are gently being carried away and replaced by rakes, chainsaw music and the warm smell of wood stoves being stoked. A bit of unexpected news from the Golden Prairie Church. Their Pastor resigned last Sunday and they are in need of a replacement. The congregation has always taken neighbors and troubled souls under their wing and offered support and help. This time they need our positive thoughts and support. Saturday, Sept. 13, the Golden Prairie Church is...

  • Bagels; A circle of warmth

    Charlene Smith|Sep 11, 2014

    So, rumor has it snow will be on its way by the time you are reading this. What better way to ward off the September chills than the smell of warm bread baking in your kitchen. I never tried bagels until this year. I always thought they were a bit “out of my league.” However, it turns out not only can anyone cook, anyone can cook anything with a solid recipe and a little patience. The recipe below carried me through my lack of patience and they turned out well. Try your hand at pulling some bag...

  • Hereford News

    Carolyn Ragsdale|Sep 11, 2014

    Lois McCurry is turning 90 on Saturday, September 27. There is an open house in her honor from 1 till 3:30 p.m. at Life Care Center, 2451 Pratt Street, Longmont, Colo. If there are people who can not attend, but would like to send a card, send to Lois McCurry, 1115 Grant Street, Longmont, CO 80501. A group of people from the Hereford Community Church visited the Wild Life Sanctuary near Keensburg, Colo. on Saturday, Sept. 6. All enjoyed seeing the animals at this great facility, and would...

  • Banner Co. News

    Barb Cross|Sep 11, 2014

    Hello to all out there in Banner County land, neighbors, near and far. Fall is definitely in the air and we are starting to have the weird weather, 97 one day and 57 the next. Now we are dealing with dead mustard weeds instead of tumble weeds. Haven’t seen a snake in awhile though! As usual this time of the year most of the action here in Harrisburg revolves around the school. Last week was the first varsity football game and Homecoming to boot. The team lost but only by about one touchdown and...

  • Burns News

    Stacy fron the Burns Library|Sep 11, 2014

    Golden Prairie Community Day Sept. 13, 6 P.M. Free! Food, Games, Bonfire, Music 4996 Rd. 226, Burns. Call Judy 547-2371 for more info....

  • Looking Back

    Sep 11, 2014

    1 years ago September 11, 1914 The Pine Bluffs schools will offer work in both the ninth and tenth grades this year. This is a good opportunity for students of the community to begin their high school course since it is the plan of the community to extend the course as pupils become qualified to take the advanced grades, they will have established an accredited high school. Pupils desiring to take work in either the ninth or tenth grades should report at once to W. R. Matthews, Principal of schools. There may be pupils who have dropped out...

  • No till notes "Different approaches"

    Mark Watson|Sep 11, 2014

    Last week I talked about our soil health tour to North and South Dakota. We looked at all aspects of high quality no-till crop production and grazing practices implemented on farm and ranch lands in the region. Everyone on our tour came away with a greater appreciation for the work these individuals are doing to improve the health of the soil they work with on their farms and ranches. We started our tour in Burleigh County, N. D. with Jay Furher and his Burleigh County Soil Conservation team...

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