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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About a year ago, Moorcroft approved an ordinance mandating 10 p.m. early closure of all bars on Sundays as per the Wyoming Liquor Division recommendations. With the current relaxation on the early curfew by the state, Deere Haven recently sent a letter to the town’s governing body requesting a variance of said law, allowing them to stay open until 2 a.m. Recognizing the likelihood of Dewey’s Place following Deere Haven’s example and seeking exemption, the council is considering simply rescinding the ordinance. However, the governing body...
Moorcroft, Pine Haven and Sundance Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a fast moving grass fire along Strong Lane near Pine Ridge on the south side of the Old Sundance Road at 11:44 a.m, Saturday, June 12. According to Moorcroft Fire Chief Rusty Williams, a “live” power line was torn down by wind the previous evening and lay smoldering on the dangerously dry ground throughout the night before blazing to life Saturday morning. Ten units including tenders, command trucks and fire engines wit...
A question arose last week about the sheriff’s department’s authority to cite drivers for speeding on municipal streets. Deputy Joshua Throckmorton answered the query at the council meeting last Tuesday night, saying, “Deputies have the authority to enforce any statute within the county, whether it is federal land, municipalities or wherever it is”. This includes ticketing anyone traveling over the speed limit on any publicly traversed roadway. Councilwoman Karla Brandenburg asked Throckmorton about the procedure on streets within Pine Haven t...
Clerk Cheryl Schneider brought before the council on Monday a question from the Moorcroft Senior Citizens’ for the Jubilee committee to waive the vendor’s fee at Jubilee this summer, stating that they want to sell lemonade by donation only. The request instigated some debate among the governing body. The issue questioned was policing such a situation if, later, as was hypothesized by Paul Smoot, other vendors wanted to follow suit. After considering the possible implications of the seemingly innocuous request, Councilman Ben Glenn exp...
Local veterans burned flags that had been retired from duty throughout the year on Monday. The occasion was solemn, yet the camaraderie was apparent as the veterans set fire inside the propane fed container and the symbol of this land for which so many have died was, itself, laid to rest....
Loretta Dale (O’Haver) Durfee, 101, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away June 12, 2021, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital. Loretta was born to George Henry and Mary Belle (Penwell) O’Haver on March 25, 1920, on the family homestead ten miles south of Sundance. She was proud to be a twin and often told the story of her dad helping with the delivery and her mother saying, “George, there’s another one coming.” Loretta and Loren Dell joined big brothers Merlin and Manford. Loretta attended... Full story
My neighbors and I would like to thank all the fire fighters and people who brought equipment to cut fire line to stop the Strong Lane Fire. Ed Elliott Pine Ridge...
The Moorcroft Interfaith Community (MIC) wishes to thank all the volunteers who have worked so hard in service to our community. Also a special thanks to PRECORP Foundation for their support for the monthly mobile pantries and the special pop-up pantry on May 28. On May 6, the MIC pantry served 185 families representing 224 children (0-17), 241 adults (18-59) and 85 seniors (60 and up) for a total of 550 individuals. The mobile pantry on May 13 provided food for a whopping 324 families. This included 444 children, 466 adults and 140 seniors...
The Pine Haven Council has officially approved a municipal burn ban. This ban includes fire rings, fire pits (propane fire pits are allowed), fireworks in town limits, burn barrels and personal slash piles. All personal slash piles must be relocated to the appropriate burn pile owned and maintained by the town of Pine Haven, located south of the public works building near the water tower. The town has been advised by the fire department to allow absolutely NO wood fires in the community “in any way, shape or form”, said Councilwoman Karla Bra... Full story
Refuge proposes pronghorn, white-tailed hunts JACKSON (WNE) – The National Elk Refuge is proposing its first-ever white-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope hunts. For much of its 109-year history, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-run refuge has authorized hunting of its namesake species, elk. And since 2007, it has allowed bison hunting within its boundaries. The proposed addition of pronghorn and white-tailed deer hunts traces to talks with the state of Wyoming, plus a secretarial order that directed the National Wildlife Refuge System to e...
Noonan Park is beginning to shine with a bit of her former pride as the new restrooms are completed, the playground equipment receives final touches before opening and work on the parking area continues....
Claude Trigg and son Robert quietly opened the Black Anchor Products company eight months ago on the northwest corner of Converse Street and Yellowstone Avenue. What started as a small at-home leatherworking partnership has grown into a true sporting goods store, boasting camping goods, rifles, pistols, bows and ammunition as well as hunting and fishing licenses. The father and son team still create custom orders for “gun holsters and more”. The duo officially opened their doors Monday mor...
TOWN OF PINE HAVEN ORDINANCE 5, 2021 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING THAT THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ORDINACE BE ADOPTED: 2020/2021 SECTION 1: The following sums of money are anticipated as general fund cash, investments: Bank $ 41,000.00 Investments Funds $ 1,507,100.00 Total Funds $ 1,548,100.00 SECTION 2: The following sums of money are anticipated as general fund revenues: Property taxes $... Full story
TOWN OF PINE HAVEN ORDINANCE #4, 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 CEMETERY IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, WYOMING. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 10-1. General. (a) Nothing in this Code or the Ordinance adopting this Code creates or eliminates any preexisting nonconforming uses, including owning more than the allowed number of Plots and Lots. (b)The W1/2N1/2SW1/4SE1/4 SECTION... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, June 14th, 2021 Mayor Clell Claar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Town Council Present: Mayor Clell Claar, Councilmen Paul Smoot, Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Ben Glenn Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Attorney Pat Carpenter and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Councilman Smoot motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, not including Bill List 2 and Councilman Glenn seconded. All ayes,... Full story
TOWN OF MOORCROFT JUNE 2021 BILL LIST #1 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS OIL, FILTERS AND RAGS $168.41 ARROW PRINTING AMBULANCE FORMS $188.00 AT & T FIRSTNET- PD & PW $175.46 BLAKEMAN PROPANE PROPANE - WEED BURNERS $29.81 BILL BRYANTREIMBURSE- UNIFORMS & WEAPON MOUNTED LIGHT $1,444.06 CASELLE SOFTWARE SUPPORT $573.00 CAN SURETY CLARK NOTARY BOND $100.00 COFFEE CUP FUEL STOPFUEL- LF, SWR, PW, STREETS & PARKS, AMB, FIRE $2,058.10 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS ALARM MONITOR $28.00 COMFORT SYSTEMS COMPRESSOR, MTC KITCHEN $2,125.00 CONTRACTORS SUPPLY PARTS FOR REPAIRS... Full story
TOWN OF PINE HAVEN ORDINANCE #2, 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARTICLE II RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS, DIVISION 1 GENERALLY, SEC. 4-28 MINORS, 2(a), 2(b), OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, WYOMING. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING, IN REGULAR SESSION DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages Article II Retail Establishments, Division 1 Generally, Section 4-28 Minors, 2(a), 2(b), are hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-28 – Minor... Full story
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. Call 307-283-1441 or go to www.crookcounty.wy.gov for more details. Publish: June 17 and 24, 2021... Full story
MUSEUM BUDGET HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Crook County Museum District for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, will be held June 24th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at Old Stoney Business & Cultural Center’s, 120 N 4th Street, Suite A, Sundance, Wyoming. The regular monthly board meeting will follow immediately after the budget hearing. Publish: June 17 and 24, 2021... Full story
CALL FOR BID Notice is hereby given that the Town of Pine Haven, WY. will receive sealed bids for (1) one 2019 John Deere Bradco 490 Backhoe Attachment for a John Deere Skidsteer. The John Deere Backhoe Attachment is available for inspection by calling the Pine Haven Town Hall, 1-307-756-9807, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Pine Haven Town Hall, 24 Waters Dr. Pine Haven WY. 82721 until 4:00pm, July 9th, 2021. Terms of the sale are cash or Bankable check. Town of Pine Haven reserves the right to... Full story
On June 9, police assisted Moorcroft Fire Department and Wyoming Highway Patrol at mile marker 156 I-90 westbound for a vehicle that was on fire. Officer was asked to assist in directing traffic to the passing lane while MFD put out the fire. After being released from traffic control, Officer was asked to go into town and try to contact the driver and hold them until WHP arrived. Officer was able to locate the driver for WHP. Nothing futther. On June 11, police received a complaint of littering near the on-ramp of I-90 near Coffee Cup Fuel...
