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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Approximately two weeks ago, after a drive-by examination of municipal residential lots, letters of violation of the town’s junk ordinance were sent to property owners from the Pine Haven clerk’s office, under the auspices of the council, regarding mowing privately owned overgrown areas. Clerk/Treasurer Tammie McGovern recently noted an unexpected issue as recipients began to call the office in response, namely owners of undeveloped parcels: “We don’t know who the empty lots belong to if they don’t have utilities in the system.” This proble...
With the resignation of Trustee Ed Ray, the Board of Trustees for Crook County Medical Services District is seeking an appointee to fill out his term representing the Moorcroft area. “It is with great sadness that I hereby resign from my position as a member of the Board of Trustees,” wrote Ray in his resignation letter. “I am grateful for the time I served the residents of Crook County and enjoyed my time serving with my fellow trustees.” Candidates to fulfill Ray’s term are asked to contact the board. The trustee position represent...
The day was warm with a fine breeze as families and friends sat visiting and kids found their best spots to grab up any candy thrown their way; thus began the Pine Haven Days Labor Day Weekend. In the parade, Emily and Bill Smith led as Grand Marshals, waving and throwing the first candy of the event. Best Cart was won by Bob and Tammie McGovern; Randy Blakeman entered two of his fine rides and both tied as Best Classic Car; and Best Float went to Collins Communications. As the parade went by,...
Are you ready? Another exciting year of LOGOS is about to begin, with the theme, “Parables of Jesus.” Students, their families, and staff will journey together into the many biblical lessons Jesus taught His disciples through the use of parables. LOGOS, a non-denominational program aptly described as “Christ-centered Fun”, is for the entire family. Elementary age students (and pre-school students, if accompanied by an adult) are invited to participate in recreation, worship and Bible study each Wednesday between 4 and 6:45 p.m., while similar...
The Carlile Fire Zone 16 is celebrating their annual open house Saturday, September 16, starting at 6 p.m. at the Carlile Fire Hall and everyone is invited to dinner. The burgers and brats are provided by Pinnacle Bank; buns, chips and drinks by Carlile Fire Zone #16; and guests are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Entertainment will be live music from Bob, Pat and Doug. This festive event is an important fundraising activity to help these first responders be protected when they answer the needs of neighbors throughout Crook...
On August 31, police were requested to do a welfare check on a resident due to family being unable to get ahold of them. Officer went to the residence and spoke with them, all was fine. Officer contacted their family member who called in the welfare check and advised them of this. Nothing further. On September 3, police responded to a verbal altercation at Deere Haven. Upon arrival, police discovered one of the individuals involved in the altercation had thrown a beer bottle and caused bodily injury to multiple subjects inside. Suspect was...
Speeding: John J. Gabriel, 44/30, Murrieta, CA, $188. Michelle R. Lux, 44/30, Cedar Park, TX, $188. Erik D. Aittama, 44/30, Tucson, AZ, $188. John R. Schrock, 44/30, Eureka, IL, $188. Colin P. Ewald, 44/30, Chicago, IL, $188. James W. Pitts, 44/30, Calhoun, GA, $188. Marion L. Asher, 44/30, Highland, IL, $188. William A. Paschal, Jr., 44/30, Katy, TX, $188. Shad C. Francis, 44/30, Kimberly, ID, $188. David W. Shidler, 44/30, Altoona, IA, $188. Gary P. Dumas, 64/30, East Granby, CT, $358. Timothy C. Riley-Tillman, 44/30, Columbia, MO, $188....
Wyoming decides to leave National School Board Association POWELL (WNE) — The Wyoming School Board Association, which includes Park County School District 1, is no longer a member of the National School Board Association (NSBA). Kim Dillivan, PCSD1 board chairman, said he does not anticipate a change to the school board’s professional development as a result of Wyoming’s exit. Individual school boards can still be a member of the NSBA, but Dillivan does not see a difference between membership to the NSBA or the Consortium of State School Board...
The decorative light posts along Big Horn Avenue were a subject of a recent discussion of Moorcroft's council after the vehicular destruction of a couple of the poles. There are actually two issues the town is facing with the existing status of the posts: the first is the degradation of the pot metal bases, which rust within a short time from salt and moisture that inevitably finds inroads, making the structure unsound. The other is, of course, drivers hitting these posts, breaking them before... Full story
Speeding – Kristina Reynolds, Gillette, WY, 91/80, $115; Phillip R. Tuggle, Savannah, GA, 84/70, $140; Stanley Box, Colorado Springs, CO, 79/65, $188; Lance Horst, Spearfish, SD, 94/75, $155; Margaret Reis, Cincinnati, OH, 80/70, $105; Colby Shemayme, Del City, OK, 85/70, $135; David Temple, Tracy, CA, 51/30, $267; Cortes Rafael Montejo, Brooklyn Park, MN, 40/30, $150; Jovan Alzarez Alaba, Las Vegas, NV, 91/75, $140; Alexandra Adams, Wilmette, IL, 92/80, $120; Jeremiah D. Maddison, Hulett, WY, 83/70, $125; David Menaged, New York, NY, 81/70, $...
The question of procedural transparency was brought up at last Wednesday's meeting of Moorcroft's governing body; specifically, how Moorcroft's council and public works has been contracting the aeration of soil on all town parks. Glenn Construction was hired for the job and, in turn, hired Tucker Allison as a temporary employee, who had access to a machine for that work from his full-time job with True Green, a lawn care company. The cost of the contract was less than $3000 and is done...
As Moorcroft awaits further funding from the State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) to continue the remaining phases of the Powder River Project, replacing failing infrastructure, Public Works crews change out parts of the line that are no longer usable on an "as needed" basis. This is the case with sewer pipe running through the alley between Cheyenne Avenue and the west end of Rail Road Street, where maintenance crew started their week....
Speeding – Timothy Signer, Overland Park, KS, 80/70, $105; Elizabeth Kroll, Papillion, NE, 75/65, $105; Taylor Garman, Sundance, WY, 90/65, $185; Paul J. Laurenzi, Milton, DE, 84/70, $140 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Leonard Schleuning, Beulah, WY, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Benjamin Jasinski, Spearfish, SD, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – (minor), Newcastle, WY, $440 Waterskiing Violation – Tyler B. Sasse, Moorcroft, WY, $100 Fail to Provide Life Jackets – Nathan W. D...
Driver booked for assault after hitting pedestrian with car CHEYENNE (WNE) — A male pedestrian was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Thursday evening after a driver struck him with his vehicle. The victim is in custody, and the driver has been booked into the Laramie County jail on an assault charge. Koby Rodriguez, 25, was arrested on the charge of aggravated assault with injury after an altercation at 5:40 p.m. Thursday. Rodriguez told police that, after exiting Interstate 80, waiting at a light to turn onto North Greeley H...
Aug. 21 – Three VIN checks. Assist other agency. Traffic hazard. Trauma. Vicious animal. Four business checks. Animal complaint. Aug. 22 – Three VIN checks. Two prisoner transports. Four traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Harassment. Aug. 23 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. Livestock. Domestic. Traffic hazard. Fingerprints. Citizen assist. Aug. 24 – Seven VIN checks. Fingerprints. Traffic stop. Citizen assist. Three business checks. Fire page. Title 25. Sex offense. Burglary. Aug. 25 – Four VIN checks. F...
On August 21, police were requested to do a welfare check as a report came in of a juvenile attempting to commit suicide by drinking bleach and taking pills. Officer arrived at the home and contacted the juvenile and their parent. EMS was called and the juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment. On August 21, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On August 24, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On August 26, police conducted a parade escort for Dorothy Baron celebration of life service. Twenty-one...
The 20th Annual Devils Tower Car Show was held on Saturday at the KOA Campground at the entrance to Devils Tower. The show is sponsored each year by the Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club out of Moorcroft, Wyoming. There were 127 entrants this year, the largest turnout ever, with lots of comments of many very cool vehicles. The following vehicles received trophies: 1st Place Car: Dave & Bonnie Wackel, 1967 Mercury Cougar GTXR7, Summerset, SD. 2nd Place Car: Robert Walter, 1969 Chevy Camero,...
Freedom Holdings’ Greg Cottrell, one of the developers and owners of C-Bar Estates in Pine Haven, and the company’s engineer, Chris Lovas, have hired KO Construction to finish the work of burying the open trenches and cleaning the site after the council felt that the former contractor had abandoned the job in a dangerous state. Local resident and owner of KO, Kelly Lang, assured the mayor that bringing the site to the legally required safety standard and cleaning up the site is his “first priority”. As an added measure, Pine Haven’s Public Wo...
Speeding - Michal A. Hurst, 44/30, Loganville, GA, $188; Stephen D. Ritzko, 44/30, Altamont, NY, $188; Brian Barraza, 44/30, Eglin AFB, FL, $130; Seth R. Rathbun, 45/30, Eagle, ID, $135; Christina M. Mccurrey, 44/30, Greencastle, IN, $130; Brett L. Rathmell, 44/30, Indianapolis, IN $188; Barbara Y. Nicely, 44/30, Kansas City, MO, $188; Steven L. Manio, 44/30, Niles, IL, $188; Benjamin K. Garlets, 44/30, Grand Rapids, MI, $188; Mark W. Burkhart, 44/30, Mansfield, OH, $188; Ross C. Svenson, 57/30, Arlington, VA, $309; Michael R. Laird, 51/30,...
Speeding – Aimie Wise, Hope Hempstead, AR, 58/40, $150; Robert F. Piazza, Litchfield, CT, 40/30, $140; Brian Critchley, Bountiful, UT, 81/65, $150; Daniel W. Mittag, Littleton, CO, 84/70, $140; Victor Alejardro Torres, Gillette, WY, 31/20, $100; Kyle Ramaeker, Van Wert, IA, 80/70, $105; Brett Makedonski, 84/70, $130; Chauncey Grant Jenerou, Sundance, WY, 70/45, $185; (minor), Leuorah, TX, 40/30, $100; Richard White, Greencastle, IN, 81/70, $115; Ion Buia, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 82/65, $155; Piotr Hababicki, Upper Halliford, United Kingdom, 1...
Aug. 14 – Six VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Fingerprints. Traffic hazard. Two motorist assists. Welfare check.. Harassment. Found property. Aug. 15 – Four VIN checks. Protection order. Two traffic stops. Four business checks. Fraud. Assist other agency. Animal complaint. Aug. 16 – Four VIN checks. Explosives. Five traffic stops. Two business checks. Juvenile problem. Two EMS pages. Prisoner transport. Aug. 17 – Two VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Two fingerprints. Business checks. Civil standby. Two REDDI reports. Suspicious circums...
11-acre fire south of Wright sparked by mine blast GILLETTE (WNE) — The Campbell County Fire Department fought its biggest fire of the season Sunday caused by a blast at Black Thunder Mine. At 2:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the Hilight Road area, south of Highway 450, for a reported grass fire. The fire was contained at 1370 acres and was caused by a blast from Black Thunder mine, said Battalion Chief Bryan Borgialli. The fire department had 17 firefighters and two chiefs working the fire, which was contained by 6 p.m. Sunday. The U...
Open Painting, Drawing, Sculpting – Children 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Dylan Garoutte, Reserve Champion-Emma Neiman; Junior Ages 11 to 18: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Tana Timberman, Reserve Champion-Tana Timberman; Amateur: Grand Champion-Barbara Janssen Open Crafts – Adults 19 and over: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Jenna Thomas, Reserve Champion-Mary Ann Hlavka; Junior Ages 11-18: Grand Champion-Jolee Jay, Reserve Champion-Amber Boch; Children Ages 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Paul Lindholm, Reserve Champion-Hayes Snook Open Nee...
On August 14, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on a lift assist. On August 15, police were contacted by someone who found a wallet in Diehl’s parking lot. Officer was able to find the owner and the wallet was returned. On August 17, police were called regarding a suspicious person on the railroad tracks near Robinson Park. Officer arrived and met with the person in question who was standing alongside the tracks looking at the sky with a telescope. Officer advised that they move closer to the bottom of the hill away from the tracks for safety p...
Pine Haven has been struggling for a number of months to work with more than 30 homeowners in an effort to bring their properties up to the codes related to the town’s nuisance ordinance. These violations include abandoned vehicles, 20-32; accumulation of solid waste, 20-33; and not mowing, 20-35. The problem was recently discussed at a council workshop and a list was established of those who would not keep their property clean of garbage and overgrowth. After conferring with Pine Haven’s attorney, Mayor Karla Brandenburg explained the nex...
