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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The Moorcroft Interfaith Committee (MIC) hosted their fourth annual Christmas Extravaganza Sunday afternoon with guests sitting shoulder to shoulder along the walls of the MTC library as they listened to the MIC choir (above) and music students from Moorcroft High School. Young and old alike walked among the more than 30 nativity sets on display and visited while enjoying the abundance of tasty sweets and finger foods provided by the group....
Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider reported Moorcroft’s position to date (about 5.5 months into the 2020/2021 fiscal year) at a budget meeting on Monday night. She expressed relative comfort with the numbers, saying the town is currently at approximately 44% of the budget and 41% of the water and sewer enterprising accounts. “There is nothing alarming as of yet,” she said. Unbudgeted expense With that said, the town is currently operating under another town’s water and sewer license. That agreement will end in a couple of months, pushing Moorcro...
On December 8, the American Legion presented Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) with an 18 by 12 inch American Flag and two quilted “cat blankets”. The American Legion donated these items as a way of giving back to the community during these trying times of COVID-19....
Light has appeared at the end of the tunnel as Wyoming gears up to begin administering the new COVID-19 vaccines – and so does Crook County. The first doses are expected to arrive in the state within days and will be directed to the medical workers and first responders on the front lines in the fight against the pandemic. “We have an end in sight at this point, which was not true for many months during this pandemic. We have hope and a reminder that this situation is for now and not forever,” said state health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist in a...
Bruce Riley Cundy, age 67 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on December 8, 2020, at his home in Sundance. Bruce was born on August 28, 1953 in Deadwood, South Dakota. His parents were Fredrick and Mildred Cundy. Bruce attended school at Sundance Elementary and Sundance High School, where he received his High School Diploma. Bruce attended college for a short time at Sheridan County Community College. He then returned home to help operate the family ranch west of Sundance. Bruce married and was... Full story
Violet Courchaine, 96 of Beulah, Wyoming, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Crook County Memorial Nursing Home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and for the safety of the community, the family has chosen to have private services for Violet, which were held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with burial following at Black Hills National Cemetery. Violet was born to Thomas and Nellie Knight French in Hertford, England on February 24, 1924. At age seven, her mother passed away and she was raised by her... Full story
Dear Editor, To the residents of Crook County: I am asking each resident to contact the Crook County Commissioners and indicate your opinion concerning the forming of a solid waste district in Crook County. Moorcroft, Sundance and Pine Haven municipalities requested that the commissioners establish a solid waste district in Crook County at the December meeting. The decision was pushed to the January meeting on the 6th at 2:30 p.m., requesting more information and what support or non-support exists for the forming of a solid waste district. If a...
As winter and COVID-19 close in and a state mandate requires early restaurant and bar closures, as well as obligatory masks in stores and public building, the mayors of Pine Haven and Moorcroft have both spoken. At last Tuesday’s council assembly in Pine Haven, Mayor John Cook, himself wearing a mask, began the meeting by explaining the unaffected policy regarding masks in chambers after the newest advice from Crook County’s health department. “It is the official policy of Pine Haven Town Council that we abide by the county’s mask rule. If you...
The Second Annual Coach Mirich Texas Hold‘em Tournament will be held at the Pine Haven Community Center on Saturday, January 9. The game begins at 5 p.m. with “buy-ins” starting an hour before. This event celebrates the memory of long-time coach and friend to many Carl Mirich, who passed away a few years ago, with a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Benefits from this year’s fundraiser go to the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department. “We are going to, hopefully, raise enough money to buy the Jaws of Life for the fire department,” Councilwoman...
UW proposes spring semester schedule LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s proposed spring 2021 semester would include ten weeks of in-person instruction, a three-day spring break and five weeks of fully online classes to conclude the term, under a draft plan being presented Wednesday to UW’s Board of Trustees. The semester would begin with two days of online-only instruction Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21-22, and face-to-face classes would begin Monday, Jan. 25. Following the abbreviated March 31-April 4 spring break, all classes would...
With so many activities suspended or cancelled over the last year due to the pandemic, the Pine Haven Recreation Board, organizers of the annual visit from Santa, were determined to find a safe way to have the jolly elf drop by and say hi to the kids while still maintaining safety guidelines. Thus, the first Drive thru Santa is initiated. On Saturday, December 19, starting at 1 p.m., Santa will be at the Pine Haven Town Hall parking lot and as vehicles slowly circle through, like at a fast food window, he will step up to the window and deliver...
Our Thanks CCMSD would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Crook County communities! Because of you, Christmas in our county will be a little bit brighter! We wish we could thank each and every one of you personally, but since that’s not possible, we’d like to thank Decker’s Market, Crook County, WY Public Health, Bearlodge Bakery and Greenhouse, Sundance State Bank, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop Moorcroft, WY, Diehl’s Supermarket page & Corner Market LLC for graciously allowing us to place d...
On Friday, the Moorcroft Wolves basketball team opened their season in the Burns Winter Classic against the Lingle-Ft. Laramie Doggers. The boys had two long weeks of practice and were excited to get their season started. The Wolves jumped out to an early 15-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. I thought we pressured and defended well all game long. We have a deep bench and a senior lead team that was tough for the Doggers to handle. The team cruised to a 61-21 win. It was a good first game for the Wolves. We turned around and played...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Pine Bluffs to take on the Lingle-Ft. Laramie Doggers in the opening game of the season. Moorcroft got off to a quick 13-0 start before the Doggers got back into the game. The Wolves led 40-25 going into the half. We came out a little slow in the second half and allowed Lingle to get back into the game. In the fourth quarter, the Wolves locked down on defense and held the Doggers to only three points and won the game 72-43. It was a good first game for the Wolves. I thought we did some really good things a...
The Wolves wrestling team started their season by traveling to Wheatland this past weekend to complete in three duals against Thermopolis, Wheatland and Glenrock, where they went 3-0. The 21 wrestlers are led by the three seniors, Sean Buckmiller, Hunter Garoutte and Dekken Mayer. Individual dual results were: Moorcroft vs. Thermopolis: 51-30 106 Wyatt Cook won with an open, 113 Sean Buckmiller won with an open, 120 Rebekah Anderson lost by fall, 126 Trenton Sheehan won with a pin in 5:59, 132 Tucker Cook won with a pin in 3:06, 138 Jacob...
Stop and in and get books while you can as we will be celebrating the Holiday. Moorcroft Library will be closed for Christmas on December 24 and 25. Merry Christmas from Heather, Lacey and Pam and many wishes for a Blessed New year. The Moorcroft Branch Library has NEW HOURS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our book clubs, have started, stop in and ask about the book and come join us. The afternoon book club meets on the third Thursday of each month and the evening meets on the fourth Wednesday, although they are not meeting this...
On December 7, police were notified of a stolen snow machine from property out on Highway 16. Officer went to the east end of town and located a dark colored truck towing a trailer with a snow machine on the trailer. Officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver and passenger. Officer also confirmed the snow machine on the trailer was in fact the stolen machine. Crook County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived and scene was turned over to them as the crime occurred in their jurisdiction. Officer assisted the owner with offloading t...
With the clarification of the ordinance for the municipal snow routes, Moorcroft Chief of Police Bill Bryant wants citizens to have a clear understanding of the changes. A few weeks ago, the town installed new signs saying that there would be no parking allowed on these routes from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. starting November 1 to April 1. This is to ensure streets are clear of vehicles allowing plows and emergency equipment passage without interruption. This order is in effect regardless of snow, making the law easier to follow and enforce. The...
The interior walls are up and the next step is the roof on the Noonan Park restrooms. With winter taking a sure foothold, it is a case of “wait and see” how much farther the project can go before spring....
Sludge removal for lagoon cell one is nearing completion. Veris, the subcontractor performing this operation, was finished by the end of the week. After this, RCS will perform the same process as the last cell for aeration and begin the install of the aeration laterals for the lagoon. Additionally, they plan to start the site work for the foundation of both the chlorine building and contact chambers....
