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 Community Gardens face the unusually warm June weather with color and life as all but five of the 8 x 4 x 3 boxes are groomed and planted with this summer’s crops. Two of the three “Garden Gnomes” who were working with their baby plants last Friday morning talked about how the enterprise is coming along. The grapes and clematis are coming back strong along the fence and the Virginia Creepers planted a few years ago to cover the gazebo have reached the monkey bars. “Our plan [i...
The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire last Friday at 5:25 p.m. immediately west of town on Highway 51. A locally owned semi tractor/trailer was traveling with a full cargo of gravel when a tire on the trailer caught fire. Police Chief Bill Bryant answered the page for assistance and reports that, “Basically, the page came out that there was a tire on fire on a trailer. They didn’t say anything else so I was going to run down and try to put it out quickly, [but] whe...
Moorcroft Chief of Police Bill Bryant has begun site-specific training of local resident Nick Curley to round out the department, which has been running a man short since the departure of Jory Tadlock in April of this year. The town council came together in a special meeting last Wednesday evening, immediately calling an executive session for the purpose of discussing Curley’s application. With the chief’s recommendation, the governing body came out of the closed part of the meeting to officiall...
County firefighters found themselves stretched in several directions over the weekend when lightning strikes caused five individual fires to spark at the same time. Fortunately, only one of the five grew to a significant size: the Seely Fire, located around ten miles northwest of Hulett. “It’s 425 acres and we’ll be several days getting it cleaned up,” said Doug Leis, County Fire Warden, on Monday morning. Of the five fires, this one grew so large due to the terrain, he explains. It did not threaten any structures, aside from an old homeste...
Whether or not the county should seek alternative bids for its propane supply came into question on Wednesday when representatives from Blakeman Propane attended the regular meeting of the commissioners to advocate for “shopping at home.” Tally Hughes, plant manager in Sundance, explained that the question had arisen when she was contacted by a county employee for information about what the county would need to do in order to purchase and own its propane tanks. Phil Schutt, Sales Manager, then addressed the commissioners to say he had hea...
Crook is set to be the first county in the state to come out against President Joe Biden’s “30 by 30” land conservation initiative. Though the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) is working on a unified resolution for all counties across the state, the county commissioners have opted to continue drafting their own statement in an effort to get the ball rolling. “It’s got to start somewhere,” commented Commissioner Jeanne Whalen, at whose request a resolution opposing the initiative has been drafted. President Biden signed an e...
Duncan McLean of Billings, Montana, formerly of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away on May 12, 2021. Duncan’s celebration of life will be held in Billings at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1290 Sierra Grande Blvd. on June 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be held in Williston, North Dakota, on July 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. You may find Duncan’s obituary at heightsfamilyfuneralhome.com...
Ruth Marie Gurkowski passed away peacefully in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on December 22, 2020, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Sundance United Methodist Church in Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com....
Longtime Crook County resident Ruth Evelyn Smith, 83, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021, at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. Ruth was born April 12, 1938, to Clarence and Mollie (Mauch) Malliot in Garland, Wyoming. She married Richard “Dick” Smith on December 18, 1954, in Powell, Wyoming. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Marjorie Cook. She is survived by two sisters, Lois (Chuck) Siefert, Worland, Wyoming and Eleanor Echols, Denver, Colorado; children, Sheila (Keith) Yount, Moorcroft, Wyo...
The drop-off points for retired flags to be burned at the June 14 ceremony are Donna’s Diner and Black Anchor Products or contact a local member of the American Legion....
Final health order expires CASPER (WNE) — As expected, the state of Wyoming entered June without any remaining health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state health department announced late last month that it was immediately eliminating one of the two health orders that were then in place: a requirement that indoor events of more than 500 people be held at a maximum of 50% of a venue’s capacity and that face masks and social distancing be required at such events. The state said May 21 that it planned to allow the other cor...
The first North East Wyoming Walleye Association Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Keyhole Reservoir last weekend was a big success! Twenty six contestants participated in the age groups “big enough” to 9 and 10-13. Fish caught and measured included Walleye, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Freshwater Drum and Carp....
Remember to come to the rodeo arena, out by the rest area, on June 16 at 10 a.m., to enjoy the Sheepdog Trial Demonstration featuring Dennis Edwards and his dog. Summer Reading registration will begin, at the library, following this FREE kick-off event. Please call the library @ 756-3232 with any questions. New Arrivals! K-3 Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor. Juvenile Catwad (graphic novel) by Jim Benton. Young Adult Wild Sign (Alpha & Omega Series #7) by Patricia Briggs....
An interim meeting of the Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee became the unexpected venue for a discussion of ethics on Monday. Crook County’s two legislators found themselves at loggerheads over a “pledge” that had been sent out by Representative Chip Neiman asking legislators to promise support for bills that would alter how elections take place in Wyoming. While Neiman felt that his actions were part of his overall goal to promote the desires of the people who voted for him, Senator Ogden Driskill and his cohorts...
The Black Hills National Forest announces the Moon Walk interpretive program schedule for the 2021 season. In its 26th year, Forest visitors will explore the importance of caves and karst systems, beavers, learn about the stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal adaptations. The focus this year is to expand visitor awareness beyond the boundaries of the Forest. Speakers include The National Speleological Society, The Nature Conservancy, Black Hills Parks & Forests Association and the Black Hills National Forest. Moon Walks are held on a...
The current owners of the hundred-year-old railroad leading into Colony is planning to upgrade the line. The county commissioners have offered their support for the project, which is expected to cost around $84 million and will include 80 miles of new rail and upgraded bridge structures. Jerry Vest, Assistant Vice President of Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, approached the commission last week to explain the project and request a letter of support for the company’s $22 million grant application. The railroad carries three primary c...
On June 3, police were notified of an accident in front of a residence on Green River Ave. Officer contacted the RP who stated their vehicle was struck while parked on the street in front of their home. Officer contacted the driver of the other vehicle and insurance information was exchanged. Photos were taken, and State of Wyoming accident report completed. On June 4, police were notified of a man acting suspicious at the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop who was also bothering customers. Officer made contact with the man and spoke with him about the...
Speeding – Dana Johnson, CO, 94/80, $130; Kaitlin Hinrichs, MN, 91/75, $140; Deming Tang, CO, 88/80, $101; Carlos Alegria Hernandez, SD, 87/75, $120; Michael Waggener, SD, 86/75, $115; (truck) – Juan Flores Martinez, FL, 60/45, $497 No Valid Driver’s License – (minor), MN, $150 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Alton K. Haagensen, Sundance, $150 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Matthew N. Duimstra, SD, $200, 30 days jail/27 days suspended, unsupervised probation through Nov. 17, 2021; Alexander J...
May 24 – Paper service. Eight VIN checks. Eight traffic stops. EMS page. Two motorist assists. Traffic complaint. Fingerprints. Animal complaint. Wanted person. Arrest. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Booked in subject. Business check. May 25 – Paper service. Five VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Assisted Glenrock Police Department. Vehicle crash. Harassment. Property destruction. Two EMS pages. Civil assist. Fingerprints. Theft. Five business checks. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Animal complaint. Three house watches. Assisted Moorcroft Pol...
Proposed Budget Crook County Medical Services District Budget Hearing Information 713 W. Oak St Location: Sundance State Bank Meeting Room Sundance, WY 82729 Date: 6/24/2021 307-283-3501 Time: 10:30 a.m. Crook County Budget Prepared by: Alayna Marten, CFO BUDGET MESSAGE The assumptions used for the FY 2022 Draft budget are as follows: a) Patient revenues will be slightly higher than estimated FY 2022 totals due to continued patient retention and growth. We saw an explosion in our volumes during FY 2021. Our goal is to slightly grow/maintain...
Fuel Supply Bid Crook County is seeking bids for the supply of gasoline and off road red diesel fuel for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Contract will be for one (1) full year with the option to extend for up to five additional years. Bids must be received by June 25, 2021 at 3:00PM in the Road and Bridge Department. See www.crookcounty.wy.gov for more details. Publish: June 10, 17 and 24, 2021...
