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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“I work for the Boddi family for 14 years [and] I come from Russia. I love Mr Boddi, he be so good to me.” Obviously too overcome by emotion to continue, Boddi family maid Lud Milla started to cry, but a moment later, said, “Our host for the evening, Mr. Boddi, was murdered today! Tonight, we see if we can find who murdered him.” And thus Friday night’s MACC Awards Banquet “I work for the Boddi family for 14 years [and] I come from Russia. I love Mr Boddi, he be so good to me.” Obviously too...
Glenn Construction was hired by the town council to correct the drainage issue in the alley between Dewey’s Place on Big Horn and the fire station on Cheyenne Avenues last Saturday. According to Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar, a homeowner on the south end of that roadway was concerned that the fall and spring rains will bring flooding into his property. The cost of the repair and the pouring of the concrete will be less than $2000, said Claar. The town was charged for the materials directly and G...
Ghoulies, ghosties, bees and pirates, all are invited to the annual Trick or Treat Street and Spook House on Saturday, October 26, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the MTC gymnasium. Guests may enter through the southwest gym doors. The students have created a dark and frightening haunted house this Halloween holiday season for your pleasure as well as a “not so spooky spook house” for those of a weaker or younger constitution, the floor will be filled with games galore and dinner will be served during the evening. Baked goods are welcome for the cakewal...
This project included replacement of the sanitary sewer main in the alley between Powder River Avenue and Cheyenne Avenue from Weston Street to Park Street. Sanitary sewer installation has been completed and Falcon Construction is currently working to replace concrete pavement on Campbell, Crook, Weston and Goshen Streets. Streets in this area will be closed for periods of time as needed for replacement of pavement. Once concrete is cured, gravel will be placed in the alleys. Temporary...
Alberta Cox, 91 of Moorcroft, WY passed away on October 20, 2019 at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.... Full story
In last week’s issue of the Moorcroft Leader, on page 5 under Moorcroft construction updates, the concrete work on curb and gutter should have been attributed to Falcon Construction.... Full story
Thank You John and Phyllis Queen would like to thank everyone who contributed and joined us to celebrate our 60th anniversary. There are so many who participated in making our day so special, thank you. John and Phyllis Queen...
Retirement is a milestone many look forward to but do not want to confront. It is estimated that only 40 percent of working adults have calculated the income they will need for retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. This is an alarmingly low number because without a goal, many could be undercutting their monthly savings they need to be secure. Of course, you can’t predict your future, but you can commit to save yourself from retirement financial disaster. For many of us, life is all about working hard and spending t...
Growers work to save beets after freeze POWELL (WNE) — Even the smell in the air tells the story of freeze-damaged beets. “You only have to drive by a beet field and the smell will tell that the damage is real,” said Ric Rodriguez, Heart Mountain grower and vice chairman the Western Sugar Cooperative board. More than a week after the killing frost lifted on Oct 11, the area beet crop has shown signs of some healing. But these facts remain: a big percentage of the crop is still in the ground, and Western Sugar and growers must take measu...
October is breast cancer awareness month. On Thursday, October 17, the Lady Wolves played Sundance and wore pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. The players fund-raised money for Deb Norris, who is the grandmother to Kaylee Terry, a sophomore on the volleyball team. Deb is battling breast cancer currently. The team and community raised over $1300 with the silent auction and the “Block Out Cancer” night where the Lady Wolves had 15 blocks. The Wolves faced the #2 ranked Sundance Bul...
On Friday October 18, the Wolves traveled to Hulett for the 1A/2A Northeast Cross Country Conference and Junior High District Meets. In the Junior High Girls District 3,000 Meter Event, Mallory Jones earned second place with the time of 11:16.89; Joslynn VonOlnhausen placed 11th with the time of 13:59.75; and Myndy Heringer placed 15th with the time of 17:30.90. In the High School Conference races, Hailey Jones won the 5000 meter race and earned first place with the time of 20:17.12 in impressive fashion. Hailey also set a new course record,...
The Wolves took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown for some early excitement, but the Bulldogs proved to be able to get up and down the field on the Wolves. The game would prove to have some key players from the Wolves go down, putting the team into a next man up mentally. They never gave up and kept working hard for the entire game, but the Bulldogs of Wheatland came out victorious, 74-22 over the Wolves. The Wolves take on the Glenrock Herders this Friday at 7 p.m. for the final home game this year. It will be Senior Night and Pink...
On October 14, police were notified of a fire alarm going off at a business in town. Officer requested dispatch to page for the fire department and the officer arrived on scene and checked the building for any indication of a fire. Neither officer nor fire department could find any sign of fire. Nothing further. On October 14, police were contacted in reference to a missing juvenile. Three juveniles left the school campus for lunch together and only two returned to the school. Officers with the assistance of Gillette Police Department were...
Speeding – Earnest R. Acuna, Gillette, 78/70, $86; Felicia Tutu, CA, 101/70, $200; Justin M. Stetz, Casper, 85/75, $90; Tanya R. Bastida, CA, 90/80, $90; Sarah L. Engel, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Tammy L. Hess, 29/20, $85; ; Jarrod W. Anderton, TX, 94/70, $165; Andrey F. Velichko, SC, 93/80, $110; Christopher M. Sower, UT, 60/55, $15; Taylan S. Schutz, SD, 110/80, $195; Colin Sherwood, TN, 88/75, $120 Follow Too Closely – Taeha S. Hedlund, Moorcroft, $75 No Seat Belt (driver) – Zachary T. Kahl, SD, $25; (passenger) – Cheyanne K. Brady, Cheyenn...
