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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Moorcroft Council has initiated a revamp of the town’s junk ordinance, responding to concerns expressed by the police department. “The current one is so vague that it is hard for them to actually enforce,” says Mayor Dick Claar. The present law governing vehicles and weeds has been in effect for at least a decade and has been enforced, but the process can take several up to several months. “By the time you get through the court system, it is 120 days later,” says Claar. He says that, with the amendment, the process will be accelerat...
CR Civil, the contractor hired by the town to complete the installation of the remaining 60-plus meter pits around Moorcroft, is almost finished. According to Public Works Director Cory Allison, Civil has only to finish along Big Horn Avenue, including the south end and east side of the street. This project was completed to a great degree during the Goshen Street project last year with only these approximately 66 to follow after....
Taylor Reynolds has been a member of the FCCLA for four years and, in the last two of those, she has taken her appreciation of the organization beyond simple membership to serving all the Wyoming chapters as a state officer. Last year, she served as secretary/treasurer, and this year, out of six candidates, she was chosen to lead as state president. FCCLA advisor Felicia Sams noted that Reynolds receiving the requisite two-thirds vote for office for two consecutive years "is pretty awesome"....
Many years ago, when Pine Haven’s municipal property was surveyed, the measurements were off by approximately 20 feet between the Shattuck Hills Homeowners Association and the back yards of residents Larry Suchor and Randy Blakeman. This discrepancy meant that the 20 or so feet still legally belonged to the original owners. The council, upon learning about the inconsistency, chose to annex the 20 to 28 feet of “no man’s land” into the township as was originally planned. The governing body held a public hearing regarding this annexation last Th...
Funeral service for Jack Hayworth was held Friday, April 26, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Jack Hayworth age 79, of Gillette, WY passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home of natural causes. Jackie Lars Hayworth was born on August 10, 1939 in Sundance, WY to Violet (Cushman) and Doyle Hayworth. He attended school in Hulett, WY. He worked for Johnson Sawmill during high school. He also worked for Neiman's Logging; Rock Island Trucking; Flint... Full story
Marilyn Sherrill Denzin, age 88 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away at Belle Estates Assisted Living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on April 25, 2019. Marilyn was born September 22, 1930 to DeWitt and Wilma (Clark) Malvin in Belle Fourche. She graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1949 and later attended college in Brookings, South Dakota. Her college days were interrupted to provide care for her grandmother, Nonie Clark. On September 19, 1953, she married Donald F. Denzin, also of Belle... Full story
Howard Leger, born August 14, 1948 in Dixon, WY passed away April 19, 2019 at his home in Gakona, AK. Howard served in the United States Army in the 67th Armored 2nd Division, in Korea. After he returned home he worked most of his life in construction, mostly in Gokona. Howard was preceded in the death by his father, Alan Howard Leger, mother Alice (Leger) Langenderfer, and in-law, James Lassle. Howard is survived by sisters, Karen (Don) Weeks Basin, WY, Judy (Mike) Shelton Gakona, AK, Sandra Lassle Sturgis SD, Terry (Gary) Williams-Cote... Full story
Gary Gene Gabriel, 80, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home. He was born to George and Hilda (Reichert) Gabriel on June 7, 1938, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. From the time he was a young boy working on his family farm, he had a strong work ethic and took his hard-working attitude far. Throughout the years before his retirement, he was passionate about his work as a brick mason, in South Dakota and Wyoming. Gary also was an entrepreneur, owning a bar... Full story
CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon said he was “deeply concerned” Friday by Rocky Mountain Power’s serious consideration of shuttering some coal-fired power plant units in Wyoming within four years. The utility — part of PacifiCorp — released a presentation earlier this week confirming that closing nine coal-fired units in Colorado and Wyoming, including Jim Bridger, Naughton and Dave Johnston, by 2023 would save the company and its customers $12 million. Gordon was critical of the company’s direction in a statement Friday, noting the trickle-down...
Wyoming prison population third-fastest growing in country CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming’s prison population was the third-fastest growing in the country at the end of 2017, according to a government report released last week. The report, which was authored by two U.S. Department of Justice statisticians and released Thursday, states that Wyoming’s prison population grew by 4.2 percent between the year-ends of 2016 and 2017. The Cowboy State was outpaced only by Utah, where the incarceration rate grew by 4.3 percent, and Idaho, where the rate grew...
May 3 is Moorcroft Community Clean-up Day and everyone is getting ready! This is your opportunity to get rid of that old easy chair that's been sitting in the garage for a year or the used oil you have been conscientiously saving in a barrel instead of dumping on the ground after caring for your ride. From 9 a.m. until noon, neighborhood volunteers as well as Moorcroft High School students and staff will be picking up trash from the curb to take to the landfill. Bring old furniture and other...
"How can we address and prevent homelessness in our community?" was the title for this year's essay contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary #25. The first place winners in each division have now advanced to the Department/state level. Once again thank you to Mrs. Lona Tracy, Mrs. Andrea Wood and Mrs. Katie Williams for helping with this essay....
Kyler Summers and RyLee Browen....
Dusty McClintock mixes the first batch of crawfish on Friday for the 36th annual Petroleum Engineers Crawfish Boil at Gillette's Cam-Plex. Volunteers cooked and served more than 14,000 pounds of crawfish, 850 pounds of potatoes, 800 pounds of onions, 3000 ears of sweet corn and 850 bratwurst and hot dogs for the event. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit Gillette charitable medical funds....
The week of April 23 to 27 was a challenge met full on by the Wolves. Even with all the freshman and sophomores missing on Tuesday for WYTOPP testing and more gone during Friday and Saturday’s meets, for the Band trip to Florida, the Wolves howled victory at the end of the week. On Tuesday April 23, the Wolves traveled to Belle Fourche for the Northern Hills Qualifier. Grayson Osmon earned gold in the 100 meter dash with the time of 11.59, as well as the 200 meter dash with the time of 23.74 seconds. April Miller scored a point for the team, p...
On April 12, the Crook County Special Olympics team traveled to Gillette to compete in Area Games. State Games will be held in Laramie May 8-11. Swimming: Henry Hodges – Silver, Silver, fourth Kyle Biggs – Gold, Gold, Gold Macie Breaux – Gold, fourth Chance Duvall – Silver, third Track and Field: Evin Anderson – Silver, Bronze, fourth, Bronze Chase Garman – Gold, Silver, Bronze, Fourth Adam Perry – Silver, Silver, Silver, Silver Jory Browen – Bronze, Bronze, Bronze, fourth Weston Allred ...
On Friday, April 26, the Moorcroft Wolves traveled to Sundance for the Bulldog Golf Tournament. Caden Connally led the way, posting an 89, Payton Timberman shot a personal best of 93 and Lane Wood shot a 112. On the girls' side, Kaylei Petz was part of the first place team that won the scramble tournament. The weather held off and it turned out to be a nice day. It was another good opportunity to get on the course and post some scores. The Wolves return to action on Friday, May 3, when they...
April 22 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy booked in new inmate. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy did civil assist. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. K-9 Deputy did vehicle sniff. April 23 – Six VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Ten paper services. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy did civil assist. Deputy assisted motorist. April 24 – Three VIN checks. Ten paper services. Deten...
Speeding – Ryan R. Udink, ND, 78/70, $86; Nicole J. Markoff, CA, 82/70, $105; Rory Lee Burleson, Newcastle, 80/70, $90; Joseph R. Shaner, Gillette, 91/80, $100; Miles Scott Petersen, Gillette, 80/65, $180; Kristi A. Gabriel, Moorcroft, 75/65, $125; Eryn C. Faber, CO, 89/80, $88; Michael R. Finnell, CA, 79/70, $88 Stop Sign Violation – Richard E. Telsrow, Aladdin, $135 No Seat Belt (driver) – (minor), Gillette, $25; (passenger) – Angelica R. Rocha, Gillette, $10 No Valid Driver’s License – (minor), Moorcroft, $125 Drive While License Can...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout May. Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. Yeager can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. His office is located at 551 Running W. Drive, in Gillette, and he will also be available at the following l...
The public is cordially invited to come and enjoy a time of good food and some fun filled activities with hosts, Button and Bows Ladies Club, at the annual Mother’s Day luncheon at the New Haven Community Building on May 8 at noon....
