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 Town Council has further clarified the planned adjustment of the water and sewer ordinances. Mayor Dick Claar reported last week that he had discussed the situation at length with one of the community’s mobile home park owners. He said that she actually advocated the idea of strict shut-off for nonpayment, pulling meters for unused lots, etc. Claar asked his council and Town Attorney Jim Peck how they should handle situations like the property owner in town who owns three separate commercial residential sites and pays utilities on...
Last week's winter storm brought life for many Crook County residents to a standstill. In Moorcroft, garbage service was postponed as the public works crew had to clear snow Thursday morning and closed the landfill. The Moorcroft schools released classes at noon on Wednesday as the snow began to fall and cancelled lessons entirely on Thursday. Outside of town, county residents were trapped, unable to get out of their drives due to drifts in areas rising over ten feet. Sandy Holland, who lives...
Among items of interest on the agenda of the regular meeting of the Pine Haven Council last Tuesday evening was the annexation of Boe Drive. This action was in agreement with a previous discussion with most of the residents of the roadway regarding their angst about improvements made to the dirt two-track. The council, at the time, assured the citizens that there would be no development at this time; however, the property would be annexed on behalf of the town as the land had been donated to Pine Haven and to not do so would not be conducting...
Celebration of Life for Charles R. Rankin was held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Upton Elementary Auditorium. Charles R. Rankin was born on January 6, 1925, to Robert and Louella Rankin on the Rankin Ranch south of Upton. He joined a sister, Ada May Whitten, and brother, Harold Rankin. Another sister, Mary Clyde, joined the family a short while later. Charles spent his life at the family ranch. No stranger to hard work, Charles quit school in the 11th grade to assist in working the ranch after... Full story
Janice F. Douglas, aged 76, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday March 10, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jan was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota, on March 18, 1942, along with her identical twin sister, Janet Bouma. Raymond and Arlene (Scott) Goodroad, their adoptive parents, welcomed the twins into their home with excitement. Jan was raised in Edgemont, South Dakota, where she met her husband, Melvin Douglas in the summer of 1958. They were married in Edgemont in 1959 and,... Full story
Funeral service for James Cruickshank was held on Monday, March 18, 201 at the LDS Church in Moorcroft with President Valdon officiating. James Edwin Cruickshank was born in Great Falls, MT. January 16, 1945, passed away March 14, 2019, in Gillette WY. Jim was raised in Medicine Bow, WY, where he went to school and met his sweetheart. He then moved to Moorcroft WY with his wife of 34 years, Penny Lynn Cruickshank. Jim is survived by five children, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one... Full story
Celebration of Life for Lindsey Konyn was held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Gordon Harper officiating. Lindsey Konyn a loving mother was taken to heaven unexpectedly on March 8, 2019. Lindsey was engaged to be married in June to David Mcguirk however, Heaven had other plans. Lindsey's energy could light the darkest room. Her caring nature, putting others before her own needs and she was always there for her family and friends. Her smile was contagious and will... Full story
Jean Iroz, 63, passed away March 8, 2019 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of complications following a kidney transplant. Jean was born August 15, 1955, in Sheridan, Wyo to Jean (Pete) Baptiste Iroz, a prominent sheep rancher near Clearmont, Wyo, and Fae Irwin Iroz of Clearmont. Jean began school in Clearmont and after his father died his mother moved with him and his younger brother to Buffalo, where he graduated from high school. Jean was very talented with machinery and electronics and won... Full story
Kristine Jo Darlington, 75, of Upton, Wyoming, went to rest with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kristine (or Nanny as we all know her) was born on August 30, 1943 in Casper, Wyoming, to Adolph and Mignon Thorson. She attended Osage School and then beauty school in Rapid City. Kris was united in marriage to the love of her life, Glen Darlington, on August 18, 1965, during the wagon train on the Darlington Ranch, each bringing children to the union, Clint, Toni... Full story
Bruce W. Gose, 90 of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Goose Landing in Upton. A family inurnment will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Roberts &Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. A full obituary was previously printed.... Full story
‘Wyoming Promise’ continues drive despite death of bill SHERIDAN (WNE) — Despite the Free and Fair Elections Resolution failing in the Senate Corporations Committee on a 3-2 vote, Wyoming Promise volunteers are encouraged by their success so far. “The successful effort to date is due to over 300 volunteers who donated time and money, collected voter signatures, contacted legislators, attended and testified at the legislature, distributed educational materials, hosted informative presentations, and networked with counties across the state,” Sher...
Camlyn Connally, an eighth grade student and FCCLA member in Moorcroft, has focused her project this year around literacy in kindergarten through fourth grade. In partnership with Carol Mead and the Wyoming First book project, as well as Amber Burch with Usborne Books & More, she set up a Read-A-Thon competition to teach younger students in her community about the importance of literacy. Students asked for pledges around the community in exchange for reading 300 minutes in 2 weeks' time. These...
The Crook County Library Foundation is sponsoring the Mary Hadley Memorial Young Author’s Contest again this spring. All Crook County youth are invited to participate by contributing ONE of the following: cowboy poetry, fiction story about a Crook County landmark or nonfiction story about your family. Entries may be completed as part of a class project if desired by any teacher, or may be completed individually at home. Homeschoolers are also welcome to submit entries. Prizes will be awarded in the following divisions: Preschool – Kindergarten...
Junior Class Thanks Community On March 9, 2019 the Moorcroft High School Junior class hosted the annual Prom. The theme for this year was Enchanted Garden. In a change-up from prior years, the entire gym was decorated with both sides of the bleachers available for seating. A 20-foot tree adorned the center of the gym with a fully draped ceiling, a waterfall, flowers, lanterns, bushes and candles to give the whole room a soft, romantic feel. The tree’s trunk and branches stretched across the ceiling, dripping with foliage and fairy lights. It w...
By Mary Hunt The Moorcroft Wolves opened the 2019 Spring Track and Field season at the Chadron High School Invite. The meet was held indoors and we were thankful to have gotten an opportunity to run. Taking into consideration the rough start to the track season, the inability to run on our track or use our gym, the Wolves proved to be a very worthy opponent. There was not only a show of strength and power, but there was a promise of good things to come for the Lady Wolves. This is the year with...
MK-8 School’s kindergarten screening will be held on Friday, March 29. To be scheduled for the screening, children need to be registered for kindergarten by Friday, March 22. Enrollment packets can be picked up at the MK-S office or at the Moorcroft Preschool. Birth certificates and immunization records are NOT required to register your child. Early registration is necessary to schedule the screening and to determine class size for next year....
Last week, Girl Scouts all around the country celebrated Girl Scouts 107th birthday. Our local Girl Scout Troop celebrated with a cupcake decorating party. They enjoyed listening to the history of Girl Scouts and brainstormed ideas for what we can do to "change the world" in our community. We are very excited to do more activities. This week, the girls are delivering all the yummy cookies they sold....
On March 5, police were called to Moorcroft High School to meet with the principal and a student who had brandished a knife toward another student. Officer made contact with the principal, suspect, victim and witnesses and took statements. Officer placed suspect under arrest and transported them to the YES house in Gillette without incident. On March 6, police were called by Moorcroft K8 in reference to a student in possession of tobacco. Officer met with student, parents and school counselor regarding the situation. On March 6, officer...
MINUTES of MEETING BOARD of TRUSTEES CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Preparing Today for Success Tomorrow CCSD#1 will prepare & empower all students for successful, lifelong learning through effective teaching. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Crook County School District #1 was held in Moorcroft, WY, Monday, March 18, 2019, at the hour of 6:00 PM at the Moorcroft High School. ROLL CALL The meeting opened with the following present: Chairman Brian Marchant; Trustees Rick Gill, Thayne Gray, Keith Haiar, Dena Mills,...
