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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Grace Moore photo Nature can be quite the artist, as could be seen early this week in the winter drifts at Noonan Park. The shapes, which resembled waves on the ocean, were created by the strong winds that combined with heavy snowfall as the weekend came to a close....
Friday morning saw the gathering of Pine Haven staff and officials with Victory Sanitation owners Clark and Zane Verhulst and crewman Daniel Nabers to discuss and resolve any issues including a few that have come up over the last couple of months. Public work director Sunny Schell advocated this idea, saying, "Winter's a good time to address it and see where our problem areas are." Mayor Bill Cunningham immediately came to the point, expressing his concern about complaints as the crew picks up...
Moorcroft entertained another work session last Wednesday night in their continuing effort to ascertain a true projected budget for the continued in-house garbage collection versus the privatization of municipal garbage pick-up for Moorcroft. The group again discussed the advantages opposed to the disadvantage of following though with the plan of hiring a private contractor to pick up Moorcroft's garbage as part of a deal allowing the commercial trucks to dump at the town's landfill. The...
The Moorcroft Town Council has been working toward finding and implementing a more impartial solution regarding the inequitable billing of the water investment fees for quite some time and has moved forward another step by amending the ordinance governing these fees. Once written and approved, the council says it plans to enforce these changes. The municipal water investment fees in Moorcroft have historically been uneven, with certain apartment units and trailer parks paying the full fee per unit/lot and others only for the one meter, though...
Marylou Frances (James) Ulrich passed away January 25, 2019, at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming, from health reasons. Marylou was a Valentine's Day baby, born on February 14, 1927, in Thomasboro, Illinois, to Ormal and Chloe Pearl (Webster) James. She was a big sister to five brothers: her twin Marlou, Hardin, Sherman, Eddie and Lee. A brother, Ormal Jr., died before Marylou was born, and two sisters, Fanny and Sarah, died in childhood. The James family lived on an Illinois farm,...
The Super Tag Raffle has raised more than $3.7 million for big game management and wildlife conservation in Wyoming. Since it was established by the Wyoming Legislature in 2014, it’s been a boost to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department fund that supports wildlife conservation projects. “Maintaining Wyoming’s world-class hunting is not getting any easier or less expensive. Current challenges facing wildlife managers, such as new wildlife diseases, invasive species, migration corridors and others were not major concerns a generation ago,” said Sc...
CCSS, Incorporated would like to thank everyone who participated in our Tree of Life Fundraiser. Your donations In Memory of and/or In Honor of your loved ones raised $2,585.00 for services and programs CCSS provides. A special Thank You to Sundance State Bank and staff for distributing our Tree of Life flyers in your monthly bank statements and to The Sundance Times for allowing us to publish our Tree of Life participants each year!...
In the January 24 issue of The Moorcroft Leader, we incorrectly stated that the vote for the Moorcroft Town Council to return to two meetings a month was unanimous. Councilman Dale Petersen voted against the motion and did so at the second reading on January 28 as well....
Yellowstone reopens as shutdown ends CODY (WNE) — Visitors to Yellowstone National Park resumed paying entrance fees Sunday after 35 days of free admission during the partial shutdown of the federal government. Other operations and services reopened Monday. With the enactment of the continuing resolution to fund the federal government Friday, the park started resuming regular operations. “Employees are happy to return to work serving the American people and welcoming visitors to Yellowstone,” the park announced in a release. Sunday, visit...
It is once again time to start or renew memberships with West Texas Trail Museum (WTTM) and the Moorcroft Historical Society (MHS). Since the 1980s, this organization has sought to preserve the history of this great community. The support from citizens has kept the museum growing and helped it to be a vital part of the community. Single, family and business memberships are available. This is a yearly membership and extends now through December 2019. The sponsorship entitles the member to 10 percent off all WTTM Gift Shop purchases, WTTM...
The Wolves wrestling team traveled to Riverton this past weekend to wrestle in the 20th annual Ron Thon Battle For The Belt Tournament. This is the toughest tournament on their schedule with 44 teams from across the state and 350 wrestlers on the varsity side alone from all classes, 1A/2A, 3A and 4A combined, to find the true champion in every weight class. The Wolves brought home one champion, Rowdy Pfeil, and one placer, Parker Schlater. Champion – 170 Rowdy Pfeil pinned his way to the q...
On Friday night, the Sundance Bulldogs came to Moorcroft to take on the Lady Wolves. The Wolves got off to a good start with their full court pressure and were able to take a 29-12 lead into the half. The Wolves were able to convert on some opportunities in the second half and won the game, 61-29. I was pleased with how we started the game and were able to keep our energy up throughout the game. Our full court pressure created some opportunities for us and we were able to convert. On Saturday ni...
Friday, the Wolves basketball team took on the Sundance bulldogs. The Wolves came up short in both JV and Varsity game, though, with a score of Sundance JV 56 Moorcroft JV 43 and Sundance 61 Moorcroft 24. Saturday, they took on the Tongue River Eagles. Once again the Wolves could not get the lead in either contest. The Eagles JV won, 68-34 and 84-37. The boys are getting better each day, and are building a good foundation....
Gillette College is pleased to recognize students named to the fall 2018 honor rolls from the Moorcroft area. Gillette College students on the full-time President’s Honor Roll from the Moorcroft area are: Phillip Cunningham and Cherol Minton. For full-time students to earn a place on the President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 or more college-level credit hours with letter grades of A or S and a semester GPA of 4.0 for all classes. Credits counted in S graded classes may not exceed one cre...
On January 21, police were notified of a missing dog. Officer was notified by another resident that they had found a dog matching the description of the missing dog. Owner was given directions to the residence to pick up their dog. On January 21, police were notified by a resident that they felt they were being stalked/harassed by another resident. Officer took the information and was able to make contact with the subject causing the harassment and advised them to stop. On January 22, police were contacted in reference to a Traffic Crash near...
Jan. 14 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to disturbance and trespass warning was issued. Deputy assisted on ambulance call. Jan. 15 – Three VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Detention Deputy did three fingerprints (two conceal carry permits, one outside employment). Deputy assisted Moorcroft Police with domestic. Detention Deputy booked in male subject for domestic assault. Jan. 16 – Two VIN checks. Three paper services. Deputy investigated fraud complaint. Deputy i...
Speeding – Jayden V. Dowdy, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Ryshelle I. Gilbert, CT, 94/80, $190; Alexis I. Sayler, ND, 91/75, $125; William D. Simianer, Upton, 86/70, $125; Zachary S. Brown, Gillette, 33/20, $85; Roberto V. Gameiro Neto, CO, 77/70, $84; George Paul Reynolds, Casper, 87/80, $84; Tristin C. Dennis, SD, 85/75, $90; Kyle L. Hilliard, Gillette, 104/70, $182; Heather M. Campbell, SD, 96/80, $125; Bernard A. Underwood, Gillette, 88/80, $86; Taylor M. Bouchard, NY, 87/80, $84; Ramirez M. Moreno, Gillette, 86/75, $100; Drew A. Vanheuveln, SD, 89...
Come join me for story time with your 3- to 5-year-old children on Wednesday mornings at 10 am. I read stories, we have a small snack and do a simple craft or activity. School age children are welcome to participate in our after school craft on Wednesday afternoons at 4 p.m. New Arrivals! K-3 Bad Kitty Does NOT Like Video Games by Nick Bruel, Barbie The Great Cake Race, Disney’s Frozen Ghost Hunt! by Melissa Lagonegro, Bad Kitty Does NOT Like Snow by Nick Bruel, My Big Dog by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel, The Only Way is Badger by S...
Job's Daughters Bethel #7 of Gillette held food drives and delivered food to pantries in Gillette, Sundance and Moorcroft. They also decorated cookies and delivered them to police departments, sheriff and fire departments in those communities. This organization for girls ages 10-20 helps them learn to do community service activities like these. For more information, contact Shannon at (307) 290-2311. You can also see more information at Wy-JDI.org or jobsdaughtersinternationa...
Boys Basketball January 25: Sundance 61, Moorcroft 24 January 26: Tongue River 84, Moorcroft 37 Girls Basketball January 25: Moorcroft 61, Sundance 29 January 26: Moorcroft 60, Tongue River 29...
