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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Team sign-ups for Tee-Ball, Farm League, Minors and Majors League will be held Saturday, March 27 during the Easter Egg Hunt from 10–11 a.m. at the baseball fields. A second sign-up will be held April 10 from 10-11a. m. at the baseball fields. Children ages 4-13 are encouraged to sign-up. The child must be 4 by April 1st in order to play. We are looking to see if there is interest in an older youth team also. If you are interested, please let Steve know. Registration fee will be $30 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. P...
After a year’s hiatus, the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot (OWITS) will resume for its 11th year! This year’s event will take place April 28 to May 1 at the Greater Hulett Community Center in Hulett. Hunters from all over the country will converge on Crook County and enjoy another great turkey season combined with fun activities and camaraderie. All events will take place at the Greater Hulett Community Center (GHCC) this year, beginning with an opening mixer and team auction Thursday night, competitive hunting all day Friday, barbeque and...
Come on in! Yes, we are open and have a variety of things to do. You can read, check out books, DVDs and CD Books, bring you children to Story Hour and after school craft, join book clubs, kids paint and use our meeting room. Call us at 756-3232 for any questions you might have. Crook County Library System has joined OVERDRIVE, you will need your card number and pin to access this system. We are hoping this system will help with a variety for those that like to read on devices. NEW BOOKS Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor The Right Kind...
Moorcroft public works crewman Dave Elliot clambers down from inserting the final screw into the new play set at Robinson Park last Friday. The area is still closed while the crew waits for previously promised materials for ground cover containment to arrive. After this site is complete, a similar item will be installed at Noonan Park for summer fun....
Haz-Matters hosted their first babysitting class last Friday and Saturday at the MTC. The 41 students, ranging in age from eight to 14, were taught CPR for infants, children and adults; first aid for all common injuries they may run into on the job; and the Heimlich maneuver. Each graduate of this very important class was given a fully stocked first aid kit to keep. The items in these kits were donated by local businesses. “The students were all from the Moorcroft area,” Haz-Matters ass...
This year the Special Olympics Wyoming Athletes will host their annual Jackalope Jump at the Keyhole Marina on the east side of the reservoir at noon on March 27. This annual event is always a hit with young and old alike. Many have returned every year to contribute to the Special Olympics and collect the t-shirt. Of course, an invigorating plunge into the still-icy depths is also thought to improve circulation, build up the immune system, decrease seasonal depression and anxiety and reduce...
The social activities at the Moorcroft Senior Center are a great way to get out and still enjoy a warm friendly atmosphere. These ladies are respecting the six-foot social distancing rule while listening to calming music and stretching their cold weather doldrums away....
New Arrivals! K-3: Moby Shenobi Ninja on the Job by Luke Flowers, Blaze and the Monster Machines Bouncy Tires! by Kevin Del Aguila, Oscar the Hungry Unicorn by Lou Carter, Panda-Monium Panda Rescue! by James Buckley Jr., Star Wars: A New Hope (Little Golden Book) by Geof Smith, Barbie Mermaidia a storybook by Mary Man-Kong, My First Look at Spanish (non-fiction) by Jenna Lee Gleisner, Everyone Toots by Joe Rhatigan, Meet the Easter Bunny by Lucy Rosen. One big bird, one big machine, both on the same mission: build a home before the baby comes,...
The Pine Haven Community Center Board held its first dance on Friday – the first in what it hopes will become a monthly affair. Organizer Karla Brandenburg estimates that around 60 people attended, which she notes is particularly impressive considering the frigid temperatures at the time. “Volunteer DJs Tabin Boyer [and Donnie Donner] played everything from old country to rock n’ roll to today’s music for the very diverse crowd we had,” she says. The board plans to schedule its next dance for...
The family of Bob Smoot extend our heartfelt thanks for the thoughtfulness in kindness and condolences we have received as we grieve the loss of our beloved dad. The outpouring of support in coming along beside us as we managed the loss and funeral details will never be forgotten. We experienced care in so many ways from warm meals to amazing help from the Moorcroft Police during the funeral procession to the cemetery. The Community of Moorcroft was loved by our grandparents, parents and will always be “home” to the Smoot chi...
Dance the night away this Friday at the Pine Haven Community Center Board’s first dance, to be hosted at the Keyhole Country Club. The dance has been scheduled to follow the club’s annual Sweethearts Dinner, which begins at 6 p.m., and the board hopes to make this just the first of many monthly dances. Though the first dance falls on the weekend of Valentine, it won’t be specifically themed as such, says organizer Karla Brandenburg. Everyone is invited to partake of this new tradition, whether young or old, married or single – just head to...
Yes, we are open, and our programs are going strong. We have two book clubs: One is the third Thursday at 1 p.m. The second one is the fourth Wednesday at the museum at 6 p.m. Call 756-3232 for information on what we are reading this month. Miss Lacey has her children’s programs also. Every Wednesday there is story hour at 10 a.m. and afterschool craft class, and they are offering a painting class for nine yr olds and up on the first Friday of every month. There is a meeting room for public use, computers, old newspapers, DVD’S, CD books and...
In-person and online courses for home cooks and managers of canned food processing operations around the region will be hosted by the University of Wyoming Extension. Two course options are offered: one for acidified foods, which is a two-day FDA approved class about acid foods, acidified foods and fermented foods that are packaged, jarred or canned. The second is the home processing course, a one-day class about low acid foods. Acidified Foods Processing (FDA approved) will be online Feb. 4-5. In-person only classes will be in Jackson March 3-...
For the last five years, the Family Ice Fishing Party on Keyhole Reservoir has been a favorite destination for families and friends from all over the state and beyond, with guests numbering between 300- 500. This year, because of the higher temperatures, the ice is not safe for a gathering of so many so, after considering the situation, party organizer Justin Hawkins has postponed the event to 2022. “It was a tough decision and I waited as long as possible to make the call. This is not the e...
Story hour Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. After -school activities for school-age children every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. The next Kids Paint Class is February 5 at 10 a.m. Please sign up with Miss Lacey. New Arrivals! K-3: Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies by Carmen Oliver, Animals that Dig (non-fiction) by Pearl Markovics, Do Not Take Your Dragon on a field Trip by Julie Gassman, Disney Frozen Kristoff & Sven (board book), Disney Frozen Olaf (board book), Disney Frozen Anna (board book), I am Brave by Suzy Capozzi, I am Kind by Suzy...
We are still open our regular hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Story hour is 10 a.m. Wednesday and also there is an after-school program. There are three book groups in our town. One at the library, one at the museum and another at the senior center. Give us a call at 756-3232 and we can help you find a group and the book. NEW BOOKS Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz If It Bleeds by Stephen King The New Husband by D.J. Palmer Rapid Fire by Donna Ball Close Up by Amanda Quick Grudge Match by Robert B. Parker The Yellow Bird Sings by...
Thank You Once again, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of Crook County. This past year was a challenge for everyone, especially those in need of support of the three food pantries in Crook County. The amazing donations of money, food and volunteer time was unbelievable. Those businesses and individuals who sponsored food drives were exceptional. Donations came at the perfect time especially during November and December, a time of increased need. We, at the Crook County Council of County Services would like to thank to those...
Public works has not yet finished the installation of the new slide set at Robinson Park, though they have started the frame and flagged underground hazards....
Are you ready? LOGOS, a nondenominational, community-centered Wednesday evening youth event, is about to restart for 2021! With the theme, “Close Encounters with the Jesus People”, students, their families, community and staff will have a chance to meet the people to whom Jesus taught and ministered. The 2020-21 2nd Semester LOGOS Restart will be on Wednesday, January 13 at First Presbyterian Church in Moorcroft 100 S. Belle Fourche Ave. Immediately after school, LOGOS volunteers will meet elementary age students near the flag pole at Moo...
Our Thanks Thank you, Ted Parsons for your 12 years of service as a Crook County Natural Resource District Supervisor. CCNRD...
The article, “Christmas on the Green” in the December 10 issue of Moorcroft Leader described the light exhibits as belonging to the Town of Pine Haven. However, these displays actually belong to the Beautification Alliance and are purchased with funds donated for the purpose....
The Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft had its kids’ Christmas program Sunday, December 20, featuring a live pony (Old Paint) – yes, a live pony in church! Old Paint, owned by Voy Cox, carried Mary (Chevell Renneisen) to the stable to have the baby Jesus and Joseph (Alek Renneisen) led Old Paint and knocked on pews, asking, “Do you have any rooms?” as Pastor Monte Reichenberg told the story. Seven angels came out as Mary Beth Percifield sang “Hark the Harold Angels” and two shepherds (Cadin Cant...
Santa and his elves entertained fans in Pine Haven a little differently this season. Not to be out-maneuvered by Covid, the recreation board hosted “Drive by Santa” and the idea was a triumph with the 40 goody bags on hand delivered through windows and to youngsters arriving on foot before the day was done. Councilwoman Kristi Speed, who hid her elf ears under her hat, said of the occasion, “I loved seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces and their surprised look when Santa asked if they had bee...
With so many activities suspended or cancelled over the last year due to the pandemic, the Pine Haven Recreation Board, organizers of the annual visit from Santa, were determined to find a safe way to have the jolly elf drop by and say hi to the kids while still maintaining safety guidelines. Thus, the first Drive thru Santa is initiated. On Saturday, December 19, starting at 1 p.m., Santa will be at the Pine Haven Town Hall parking lot and as vehicles slowly circle through, like at a fast food window, he will step up to the window and deliver...
Our Thanks CCMSD would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Crook County communities! Because of you, Christmas in our county will be a little bit brighter! We wish we could thank each and every one of you personally, but since that’s not possible, we’d like to thank Decker’s Market, Crook County, WY Public Health, Bearlodge Bakery and Greenhouse, Sundance State Bank, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop Moorcroft, WY, Diehl’s Supermarket page & Corner Market LLC for graciously allowing us to place d...
