Week of October 10, 2024

Team Keona places in "dog agility Olympics"

Sarah Pridgeon

Known colloquially as the Olympics of dog agility, the week-long North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) Championships sees teams from around the world come together in Gillette to demonstrate their skills. Six-year-old Shetland sheepdog Keona and her handler, 17-year-old Karen Ulmer, a senior at Sundance High School, have been working towards this competition for years. The duo not only earned enough points this year to qualify for the championships at the end of September, they took a spot...

Recognition

On Oct 7, Welchie Patterson, Commander of American Legion Post #45, presented Past Commander Phil Colozzi with a certificate of achievement. This was awarded to Colozzi by Past National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer, for reaching his goal for recruitment of 100% for 2024. Phil thanked Terry Wilkerson for helping him achieve this...

Vore Buffalo Jump to host annual meeting

The Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation (VBJF)will hold its annual meeting on October 19 at 10 a.m. at the Vore Buffalo Jump Archaeological Site located on Old Hwy 14 just west of Beulah, Wyoming. Tours will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and after the meeting until noon. VBJF board president Jacqueline Wyatt will provide an update on the state of the non-profit foundation. This year, the board will share recent progress toward exhibit development. The Foundation recently received a grant from the...

Suspect killed during armed home invasion

Sarah Pridgeon

The suspect in an armed home invasion was shot and killed by a deputy from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office early on Saturday morning in Sundance. At around 5 a.m. on October 5, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a call for an armed home invasion involving domestic violence. While responding to the residence, deputies were informed that a shot had been fired in the residence. Upon arrival, they learned from the 911 dispatcher that the victim was unsure whether the suspect was still located within...

Bulldog runners place at Wright

Rebecca Maupin

With the cross country season in full swing, the Bulldog runners traveled to Wright to participate in the Wright Invite this past week. In the men's varsity race, Angel Villegas once again earned a third place finish for the Bulldogs, crossing the line with a time of 19:24. Teammates Kyten Johnson and Holden Ayer continued to push each other, finishing with times of 21:19 and 21:58 respectively. Rylan Asheim and Jager McLaughlin rounded out the Bulldog team, finishing with times of 22:58 and...

Busy week for Lady Bulldogs

Rebecca Maupin

The Sundance volleyball team had a busy week, taking on three opponents in a series of intense matches. On Thursday, the Bulldogs hosted the out-of-state Spearfish Spartans JV team in an exciting showdown. Opening play, the teams went point-for-point. Sundance took the first game 26-24, but the Spartans regrouped to win the next two sets. The Bulldogs regained momentum throughout the fourth set, but were unable to hold on to the lead as the Spartans edged out the Bulldogs 27-25. Hailey Karol...

Football

The Patriot football game vs. Tongue River was postponed due to the Elk...

SHS Sports

HS Football Fri., Oct. 11, 6 p.m. at Burns Fri., Oct. 18, 6 p.m. vs. Glenrock at Upton HS Volleyball Fri., Oct. 11, 1 p.m. at Tongue River Cross Country Fri., Oct. 11, 10 a.m. at Moorcroft Fri., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. at Conference in Tongue River JH Volleyball Thurs., Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m. at Wright Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. at Sundance Quad Tues., Oct .15, 4:30 p.m. at Home vs. Newcastle JH Football Fri., Oct. 11, 11 a.m. at Wright Tues., Oct .15, 4:30 p.m. at Home vs....

College Sports

UW Football Next: Sat., Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m. vs. San Diego State; Sat., Oct. 19, 2 p.m. at San Jose State UW Volleyball UW – 2, Fresno State – 3 (18-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 14-16) UW – 0, San Jose State - 3 (Forfeit) Next: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 p.m. vs. Boise State; Thurs., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. at UNLV; Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at San Diego State BHSU Football BHSU – 22, SD Mines – 20 Next: Sat., Sept. 12, 1 p.m. vs. Western Colorado; Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. at CSU Pueblo BHSU Volleyball BHSU – 0, SD Mines – 3 (15-25, 21-25, 15-25) BHSU ...

  • Sundance School Menu

    Breakfast Oct. 14 – Cereal, toast, juice, fruit, milk Oct. 15 – Breakfast bagel, yogurt, cereal, fruit, milk Oct. 16 – Apple ring, cheese stick, cereal, fruit, milk Oct. 17 – Chocolate oatmeal bar, yogurt, cereal, fruit, milk Lunch Oct. 14 – “Walk the Chicken Planks” (chicken strips), Popsicle, fruit, vegetable, health bar, milk Oct. 15 – “Land Lover Tacos” (walking tacos), sugar cookie, fruit, vegetable, health bar, milk Oct. 16 – “Pirate Ship Subs” (sub sandwich), white cheddar popcorn, fruit, vegetable, health...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Dear Editor, Our hats are off to all of the Sundance Bulldog student athletes for a job well done so far. From the Championship trophy to the hard fought battles, each and every one of you can walk with your heads held high. The determination and team work that each and every one of you showed was outstanding. Even though some rivalries fell short, it’s the team work and determination never to give up that really counts. We want to wish all of you good luck in your upcoming winter sports and we can’t wait to see all of you keeping up with...

  • Joseph Mark Lambert

    The family of Joseph Mark Lambert is saddened to announce that their beloved father and grandfather passed away in Sundance, Wyoming, September 30, 2024. Mr. Lambert is descended from Colorado ranching roots that date back to 1862, and has resided and ranched in Crook County, Wyoming since 1987. Plans for a fall Celebration of Life are...

  • Card of Thanks

    Our Thanks The family of Todd McInerney would like to say Thank You to our wonderful and generous community and surrounding area. We feel fortunate to call you our friends and neighbors. We appreciate all the prayers, hugs, cards, calls, food monetary donations and outstanding benefits to show how you feel for our loss. Thank you again and God bless you all. Teila and Rigan, Gerald and Jacquie and the families of: Christine and Jason Babcock, Mike McInerney, Tim and Terri Raye McInerney, Samantha McInerney...

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