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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With the departure of JC Scott recently, Moorcroft lost one of the two water and waste water licenses held by the public works department. Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar explains, “Howard [Wick] is the only one, now, who has a license.” This has created a problem for Moorcroft. DEQ/EPA regulations require two licenses for each municipality to ensure proper sampling and care of water and waste water systems, even if one licensor is unable to complete their duties for a period of time, according to Claar. Thus, an arrangement made several years ago...
Crewman Howard Wick digs around the volleyball pit in Robinson Park to add extra line to the existing sprinkler system to water the grass the crew is planting along the periphery of the game area....
An overwhelming number of vehicles were turning onto South Little Horn Avenue in Moorcroft on their way to the MK8 Award Parade last Thursday; so many, in fact, that police had to direct traffic onto an alternate route along Belle Fourche as well to keep Converse/State Highway 16 clear. Thus was the attendance for this season farewell to so many beloved elementary school students set up by teachers and staff. As cars passed slowly along the loop in the south MK8 parking lot, teachers and staff...
With a following wind and a lot of hard work, the financial aid programs authorized by the Wyoming State Legislature are set to go live on June 1. Businesses that have suffered financially through the COVID-19 crisis, as well as those whose housing situation has been impacted, are expected to be able to apply for assistance beginning on that date. Speaking last week, Josh Dorrell of the Wyoming Business Council commented that businesses across the state have been “dramatically impacted” by the pandemic. And by businesses, he said, what we reall... Full story
Graveside services were held Friday May 29, 2020 at Upton Greenwood Cemetery. A reception at the family ranch will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Melvin James Materi was born on August 28, 1958 in Newcastle, Wyoming to James Michael and Normalee (Harrod) Materi. He grew up on the family ranch south of Upton. He did his first solo mechanic job at five when he tore apart the dash of the Ford pickup looking for a .22 shell. He put it back together the next day. He started driving tractors at the age... Full story
Susan Joann (Cheshier) Symonds age 63 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on May 8, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Suzie was born October 24, 1956, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Walter and Virginia (Schlosser) Cheshier. She was the youngest of seven children. Suzie grew up and attended school in Hulett Wyoming, graduating in 1975. Suzie worked for Mountain Bell Phone Company and the United States Postal Service. In later years Suzie... Full story
Russell Lee Smith age 78, of Moorcroft, WY passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. He is survived by wife, Linda; daughter, Barbara Goldade and fiancé, Jason of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Ivan) Cranston of Moorcroft, WY; grandchildren, Rebecca, Andrew, Kelsey and six great-grandchildren all from Aberdeen, SD and two step-granddaughters of Moorcroft, WY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Milletta... Full story
Mr. & Mrs. Grant (Rebecca) Alexander (Centerton, AR) together with Mr. & Mrs. Mark (Carol) Baron (Lander, WY) have the pleasure of announcing the marriage of Ryan James Alexander and Katharine Josephine Baron on Sunday, May 17, 2020. The wedding Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander, WY at 2 p.m. The officiant was Fr. James Schumacher. Ryan is a 2020 graduate of Wyoming Catholic College. Katharine is a 2019 Wyoming Catholic College graduate. Both hold a Bachelor of Arts in the...
Over the past two months, the nation has engaged in unprecedented shutdowns in an effort to contain the outbreak of COVID-19. After many weeks of economically crippling restrictions and stay-at-home orders, citizens are beginning to question the justification for these measures and whether continued enforcement unreasonably infringes on important constitutional rights and liberties. These concerns are becoming more acute now that we have a better understanding of the impact on our medical system and the economy across the nation and here in...
In response to easing COVID-19 virus pandemic restrictions, Powder River Energy will re-open its office lobbies in Sundance and Gillette with limited hours, beginning Monday, June 1. The reopening restrictions are intended for the well-being of PRECorp members and employees, and to help ensure the electric cooperative can continue to deliver reliable and safe electric service. Office lobbies will be open with the following restrictions: • Lobby hours are 9 a.m. to noon; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • PRECorp asks visitors to please do not visit our...
Thank you Powder River Energy Foundation The Moorcroft Senior Center Board of Directors would like to thank the Powder River Energy Foundation for allowing them to use the $5000 donation toward the digital sign located at the Moorcroft Town Center. This donation was originally given in 2017 for new appliances to be purchased for the building located at 117 South Big Horn. We appreciate the ongoing support from Powder River Energy Foundation as we move forward to being an active part of the Moorcroft community. The sign will be used to announce...
Despite delays to the project to replace the spillway, which will require the campground to stay closed this year, Cook Lake should be open for day use by the middle of June, says District Ranger Mike Gosse. The Forest Service has been able to complete enough of the work to allow the public to enjoy this popular recreation spot over the summer. “The replacement of the Cook Lake spillway began on July 8, 2019 with an intended completion date of November 20,” says Gosse. “However, due to a very wet summer with frequent showers and an early snowf...
Yellowstone officials say park is pretty quiet JACKSON (WNE) — Famous grizzly bears and geysers are certainly concentrating crowds, but entrance gate data indicates relatively open roads and a dearth of people in the first few opening days for northwest Wyoming’s national parks. In Yellowstone National Park, only two of five gates were open during the first three days the public was admitted to the park. “It is estimated over the past three days, there is less than 20% of the normal traffic volume in the park compared to when all five entra...
A small group of Pine Haven residents came together in February to discuss the possibility of instigating a senior center and to better determine whether the town would support a senior center of their own. The group decided to start judiciously by asking Keyhole Country Club to lease a room one day a week for the enterprise over the remaining winter season; with the issue of cost, this plan was not found to be feasible. However, with the building that formerly housed the Vineyard Church coming...
Moorcroft Baseball season is finally upon us. Covid-19 has delayed our sign-up and practice but that will not stop us. Children ages 4-13 are encouraged to sign-up and play. The child must have be age 4 by April 1 in order to play. In order to sign-up, please contact Char at Happily Ever After Day Care Center, 20 South Big Horn Ave Moorcroft. Her daycare hours are 7:00 – 5:30 Monday – Thursday. You may also contact Angie (756-2632), Steven (941-0223), or Char (680-5738) to find out how to get signed up. There will be no registration fee for...
Storytime activity packets are available for pickup, on Wednesdays, here at the library. Please call the library by the prior Tuesday to request your child’s packet. I also have coloring and activity pages for older children and teens. If you would like to check out books, please call the library with your order and we can deliver them to you curbside here at the library. Babies need books, too! We have several new board books, which are great for babies. The “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program will begin on June 10. Children ages...
Chip Neiman, current chairman of the Crook County Republican Party, has announced his candidacy for Wyoming House District 1 in the upcoming Republican Primary election to be held August 18, 2020. Neiman currently serves on the Crook County Weed and Pest Board, has served on the Crook County School board, Hulett Airport Advisory Board, Greater Hulett Community Center Board, Hulett Assembly of God Board of Trustees/Deacons, Vocations for Orphans Trustee and numerous other servant positions, from...
The Board of Trustees has agreed to an increase on the daily rate for Crook County Medical Service District’s long term care unit. The increase of $15 will take the overall total to $230 per day. Though the total charged to residents still will not cover the actual cost per patient of running the facility, the board felt that a bigger price hike would be unfair to those who pay privately. The original suggestion, brought forth by controller Alayna Marten during the board’s budget meeting last week, was for a $30 increase. “The rates right...
The John A. and Margaret A. Moline Scholarship has been awarded to two students this year. The first is Teddi Marchant. Teddi is a 2020 graduate of Sundance High School. She plans on attending the University of Wyoming in the fall, majoring in medicine. Her parents are Brian and Jerlyn Marchant. The second is Kaylei Petz, who is a 2020 graduate of Moorcroft High School. Kaylei plans to attend Black Hills State University in the fall, majoring in elementary education. Her parents are Dustin and...
7th All “A’s” Elle Anderson Alexis Garrison Gabrielle Gromann Kaeley Hutchison Carter Norris Mauri Norris Ayden Petz Madeline Sasse Talia Vargas-Huitron Audrey Wendling Lexie Wendling 7th A’s & B’s Hailey Blakeman Ryan Brownrigg Jackie Charlson Melibe Downey Yasmin Gallegos Oliver Gorsuch Carter Hatling Myndy Heringer Kylee Keller-Decoteau Kiriana Martinez Gatlin McCrea Olivia Paden Cole Riddle Craig Robinson Eden Sheridan Braydnn Terry Levi Tope Jalen Wendling Jeran Williamson Layson Williamson 8th All “A’s” Rebekah Anderson Spencer Cuthrel...
On May 18, police arrested a suspect on a criminal warrant out of Crook County. Suspect was transported to Crook County Detention Center without incident. On May 18, Police Clerk gave Emergency Fund assistance to a traveler in need. On May 19, police were notified of an aggressive dog on Park Street. Upon arrival dog was gone. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate the dog. On May 19, police were contacted regarding vandalism. Officer made contact with the victim whose vehicle had been vandalized. Officer took photographs of the...
Speeding – Nicholas R. Earhart, MO, 87/75, $105; Gregory T. Calder, WA, 85/75, $90; Aaron D. McGuire, Gillette, 105/80, $170; Alana R. May-Shinagle, CO, 79/70, $88; Brandon K. Sorg, Douglas, 79/70, $88; Mark R. Wellman, AK, 103/80, $255; Lilian Y. Corey, CA, 98/75, $170; Emiliano Caribay Brambila, Gillette, 40/30, $85; (truck) – Chance L. Catlin, CO, 54/45, $395 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Dayton S. Kessler, Newcastle, $125 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Roman Perez Garcia, CO, $435 Leave S...
May 18 – Five VIN checks. Booked in two new inmates. Investigated an abandoned vehicle. Welfare check. Business check. Responded to domestic call. Assisted another agency. EMS paged out three times. Fire paged out two times. May 19 – Five VIN checks. Two paper service. Nine traffic stops. Responded to animal complaint. Civil assist. Fingerprints. Removed traffic hazard. Animal bite complaint. Booked in new inmate. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. EMS paged twice. Fire page. May 20 – One VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Booked in new inmat...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and representatives from the state’s largest rodeos announced today that six of Wyoming’s large rodeos and events will not take place in 2020. This decision factored in economics, health concerns and logistics. The cancellation decision was made collectively and includes the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo in late June as well the Cody Stampede, Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Casper, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Breakaway Roping, Laramie Jubilee Days, and Cheyenne Frontier Days, all s... Full story
Crook County Weed & Pest PO Box 7, 802 S. 11th Street Sundance, WY 82729 Board Meeting – April 8, 2020 Checks written –March 31, 2020 The regular scheduled board meeting was held by conference call on a GoTo meeting because of the current Covid-19 Pandemic. Board Members logged in: LeRoy Curren, Chip Neiman, Kolby Wickwire, Vance Steedley and Wade Dennis. Employees Logged in: Andrew Litzel and Kari Van Luvan Others Logged in: Commissioner Kelly Dennis, later in the meeting Attorney Joe Baron Chairman, LeRoy Curren called the regular Board Meeti...
