The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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ADRIANNA MATERI “It’s cold and I don’t want to go outside and fill my car up with gas.” DAISY SOESBE “Cleaning our room and putting our Christmas toys away.” HELENE ORBORSKI “Cleaning my house. When I get home from work, I’m just too tired.” KAELIXTE LEFAVE “Our waterline broke on Christmas Eve, so I’d say checking stuff before it breaks.” KENNA LEFAVE “Chores my parents want me to do and doing my homework a lot.” KYLEAH PALMER “I don’t want to go outside and feed our animals and scrape my...
What goals have our local governments and entities set for themselves over the coming months? Where might we be when 2019 draws to a close? In this issue, we’ll be taking a look forward to the projects, plans and objectives that our county has in store as the new year unfolds. CITIES Sundance “I’m optimistic, I think there’s a lot of good things that are happening and a little extra money. The town is getting fixed up, we have the park ongoing,” says Mayor Paul Brooks of the future for Sundance. “You have to build a town where people want...
Man sentenced to prison in fatal DUI wreck RIVERTON (WNE) — Winter Hawk Goodman, who killed three people while driving drunk in 2016, was sentenced Friday to 12 years imprisonment. After a four-day federal trial, Goodman was in convicted in federal court of involuntary homicide in October for the deaths of Lyle Black, Sarah Black and William C’Bearing. In a departure from the norm, the federal trial took place in Lander. Typically such trials are conducted either in Casper or Cheyenne. At Goodman’s sentencing, the Blacks’ three daughte...
During the month of December, the Pantry received approximately 1340 pounds of donated food, and provided assistance to over 174 people. This included 12 new clients, 69 youth under the age of 18 and 47 persons over the age of 60. We also provided 19 boxes of food to seven families in the Christmas Basket program and two other families in need and shared food with the Blessings programs in Moorcroft and Sundance. January 2019 pantry dates and times: Sundance – Fri., Jan. 4 and 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moorcroft – Tues., Jan. 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m...
The Reservoir Bar and Grill hosted the Pine Haven Recreation Board and Chamber of Commerce free Christmas feed this year. The event started at 2 p.m. and lasted until all food was gone at around 6. Dinner was served to over 50 people this year. Bill and Misti Brown, owners of The Reservoir, opened their doors and donated their time to provide everyone with a delicious meal on Christmas Day....
The three Paradise Foods Supermarket stocking winners this year include Tevis Davis, receiving the large first place stocking. The medium second prize stocking went to Cougar McKim; and the small third place stocking was won by Emilee Wisnoski....
K-3 Crunch the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap, Disney’s Ralph Wrecks this Book!, Peppa Gives Thanks by Meredith Rusu, Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals Pups on a Mission, Bear’s New Friend by Karma Wilson, Paw Patrol Trace Race to the Rescue! (board book), Ed’s Egg by David Bedford, The Littlest Lighthouse Keeper by Heidi and Daniel Howarth, The Princess and the Pit Stop by Tom Angleberger, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, Disney Princess Tiana’s Winter Treats, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Welcome to Who-Ville by Mary Tillworth. Juvenile Ri...
The Wolves won against NSI, 55-44 at the Powder River Classic last weekend and lost to Tongue River, 70-49 and Kaycee, 62-43. The young Wolves team is continually getting better. They are learning how to compete as a team and growing each and every day. The Junior Varsity team went to Wright Thursday, December 20 to compete in a quad, losing to Sundance, 58-54 and beating Upton, 57-52. Having this young group of players getting time together is a very important step in the program. They are getting a lot of valuable time. We look forward to...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves started the First Annual Powder River Conference Tournament at noon by taking on the Tongue River Eagles. The Wolves jumped out to an early 15-8 first quarter lead, but Tongue River was able to close the gap and the game went into halftime with the Wolves leading, 24-17. After some halftime adjustments, the Wolves were able to hold the Eagles to just eight points in the second half and won the game, 43-24. The game was closer than the score appeared. We made some mistakes in the first half that we needed to correct...
Are you ready? LOGOS, nondenominational, community centered Wednesday evening youth event is about to restart for 2019. With the theme, “Growing With God”, students, their families, community and staff will journey together as we look into the ways the Bible teaches us how to build a closer relationship with God and demonstrate that Jesus was and is truly God’s Messiah and Savior. The 2018-19 Second Semester LOGOS Restart will be on Wednesday, January 9 at First Presbyterian Church in Moorcroft 100 S. Belle Fourche Ave. Immediately after schoo...
With the federal government frozen in place until a funding deal can be reached, national parks and Forest service sites across Wyoming have been impacted. A partial federal government shutdown was still in place as this week began, causing closure or limited services at parks, landmarks and other sites. Among those places affected by the shutdown is Devils Tower National Monument. Since December 22, access to the park has remained open, but all services are closed, including buildings and restrooms. Wyoming State Parks are, of course,...
CHEYENNE — Companies operating bar games that resemble video slot machines are challenging the Wyoming attorney general’s position that they’re enabling illegal gambling. In a lawsuit filed recently in Natrona County District Court, a group of vendors called Wyoming Skills LLC says special features in their games make winning a question of skill, exempting them from state gambling laws. The games from North Carolina-based Banilla Corp. mimic casino-style slot machines that are illegal in Wyoming. But the vendors say skill comes in when the t...
Speeding – Greg W. Jones, SD, 83/75, $86; Jaime Alejo-Alonso, CO, 92/80, $105; Ronald F. Miller, WI, 88/70, $135; Timothy W. Madsen, Laramie, 85/65, $145 Speed Too Fast for Condiditions – Clarence E. Frazier, SD, $75 Text While Driving – Sarah E. Reese, SD, $80 Accessory Before the Fact – Brian A. Delfino, Moorcroft, $235...
Dec. 24 – Paper service. Ten traffic stops. Deputy investigated report of littering. Deputy investigated crash. Deputy investigated domestic. Deputy checked welfare of subject. Deputy arrested two subjects. Detention Deputy booked in two subjects. Dec. 25 – Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Sundance Police Department with call. Deputies responded to report of gun shots. Deputy checked welfare of subject. Dec. 26 – Two VIN checks. Detention Deputy fingerprinted two people. Dec. 27 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Deputy assiste...
NEWCASTLE — The small claims court in Newcastle upheld the public’s right to inspect public documents without charge when the court ruled in favor of Wayne Chittim on Dec. 5. According to attorney William Curley, who represented Chittim, his client was taken to court by the Osage Water District and Osage Improvement and Service District over costs associated with a public records request made by Chittim. In the written request dated Oct. 17, 2016, Chittim specifically asked to inspect the 2015 and 2016 accounting books for the two districts. “I...
Record-breaking fish, grizzly bears, strategic planning and the Wyoming Outdoor Expo were among the notable events in 2018 for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. But overall, the agency leading conservation of the more than 800 species of fish and wildlife that call Wyoming home had another eventful year. “This year was especially notable for the partnerships between Game and Fish and the public to manage wildlife and conserve it for the future,” said Game and Fish Director Scott Talbott. “This was an eventful year, and it’s due to these g...
