Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Rare lunar phenomena often come with long and detailed nomenclature, and Sunday night’s super blood wolf moon certainly fell into that category. Appearing in the skies over Crook County in the late evening, the extremely rare event turned the familiar sight of the moon passing overhead into something a little more dramatic. The super blood wolf moon was a total lunar eclipse, named a “blood” moon thanks to the way in which sunlight passed through the atmosphere of the Earth. Though the eclip...
Feeling brave? Wyomingites who boast both a desire to support Special Olympics and a particularly hardy constitution will gather at Keyhole Reservoir on March 2 to fling themselves into the freezing water and raise money for this year’s Jackalope Jump. The idea is simple: participants will dress in crazy costumes and leap into the icy depths of the reservoir, having fundraised or donated a minimum of $100 for the privilege of doing so (or $50 per person if joining as a team of five or more). The goal is to raise money for local and statewide S...
As Wyoming continues to search every corner of the budget for savings to stabilize the economy, a group of legislators has hit upon an idea that could save a quarter million dollars every year. Co-sponsored by Representative Tyler Lindholm, House Bill 145 would repeal the death penalty in Wyoming and remove the hundreds of thousands spent on staffing and funding capital cases. “Currently we have not utilized the death penalty since 1992 and yet every year we spend roughly $750,000 per year for the program,” says Lindholm. “Couple that with the...
County Assessor Theresa Curren has proudly announced that every member of her office is now officially certified. While she and Bridget Helms are permanently certified, Tracey Jundt has achieved temporary certification and Todd Fritz has temporary certification and is expected to upgrade to permanent next year. “There are two types of certification: temporary and permanent,” Curren says. “Both are through the Department of Revenue and you have to take so many hours of education in order to be...
A proposed statewide lodging tax would not affect Crook County until 2022, when the additional two percent that voters approved on November's ballot expires. According to Steve Lenz, chairman, the Crook County Promotion Board will continue forward with its plans to distribute funds to promote tourism at least until that time. "HB-66 Statewide Lodging Tax bill passed in the House last week and appears to garnering support throughout the Senate, the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and the lodging...
Anna Marie Jones, age 85, passed away at Powder River Manor in Broadus, Montana, on January 17, 2019. Anna was born on January 25, 1933, in Rocky Point, Wyoming, to Edwin and Gertie (Blankenship) Atkinson. She was the youngest of eight children. Anna graduated from Hulett High School in 1950 and attended Black Hills Teacher’s College receiving her degree and graduating in 1953. She went on to teach at several country schools. She was teaching at Thompson Creek School when she met Johnny Jones at a country dance. Johnny and Anna were married o...
February 2, the day before Super Bowl Sunday, is Super Bell Saturday! Sundance Community Handbell Choir will again host one of 13 Read and Ring sessions held around the five-state region of Area 11 Handbell Musicians of America, of which the local handbell choir is a member. This year’s Super Bell VII promises to meet or exceed last year’s successful event, when nearly 30 handbell ringers from six communities sight read through a variety of music. All handbell ringers, current or just interested, are invited to attend the 9 a.m. to noon eve...
1 Years Ago The Times January 22, 1919 A. Bulkey today retires from the feed barn business, having conducted the barn since last July. Leslie Hooper of the Sundance Hotel succeeds Mr. Bulkey at the barn, and also retaining the hotel. Oliver Boon has pursued the seasonable sport of landing a few messes of trout from Sundance creek lately. Oakley Banks, in the city Saturday, stated that he was on the previous day a member of the party pursuing a band of elk in the Black Buttes country, but failed to catch up with the band. 75 Years Ago January...
Black Hills National Forest offices will be open temporarily on January 25 from 12 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the expressed purpose of issuing free use personal fuelwood permits to the public. No other services will be available. Offices that will be open include: Bearlodge Ranger District Office in Sundance, WY Northern Hills Ranger District Office in Spearfish, SD Mystic Ranger District office in Rapid City, SD Hell Canyon Ranger District office in Custer, SD Hell Canyon Ranger District office in Newcastle, WY Consistent with 36 CFR 223.5,...
The correct date for the Freeze Your Fanny race is Sunday, February 3. The article in last week’s paper listed the wrong date....
Thank You A huge grateful and heartfelt thank you to Cindi, Joan, Trista, Kari, Judge Castano, Kelly and the many others who planned, provided the great snacks and hosted the wonderful retirement party for me. I resisted the idea, you persisted and I am thankful you did – it was great! A special thank you to my family and everyone who attended my party. Your hugs, cards, farewell wishes and reassurance that I will be okay in the wide world of retirement meant so much. I am so very grateful to everyone who in some manner, at some time, r...
Speeding – Jayden V. Dowdy, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Ryshelle I. Gilbert, CT, 94/80, $190; Alexis I. Sayler, ND, 91/75, $125; William D. Simianer, Upton, 86/70, $125; Zachary S. Brown, Gillette, 33/20, $85; Roberto V. Gameiro Neto, CO, 77/70, $84; George Paul Reynolds, Casper, 87/80, $84; Tristin C. Dennis, SD, 85/75, $90; Kyle L. Hilliard, Gillette, 104/70, $182; Heather M. Campbell, SD, 96/80, $125; Bernard A. Underwood, Gillette, 88/80, $86; Taylor M. Bouchard, NY, 87/80, $84; Ramirez M. Moreno, Gillette, 86/75, $100; Drew A. Vanheuveln, SD, 89...
Jan. 14 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to disturbance and trespass warning was issued. Deputy assisted on ambulance call. Jan. 15 – Three VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Detention Deputy did three fingerprints (two conceal carry permits, one outside employment). Deputy assisted Moorcroft Police with domestic. Detention Deputy booked in male subject for domestic assault. Jan. 16 – Two VIN checks. Three paper services. Deputy investigated fraud complaint. Deputy i...
EVANSTON — The Uinta County Herald was met with confusion when asking Wyoming Sen. Wendy Schuler, R-Evanston, why she co-sponsored a bill last week that would allow municipalities to be their own watchdogs and publish public notices on their own websites. “If I’m listed on there, it’s totally in error,” Schuler said Monday morning. The freshman legislator seemed baffled, and said she absolutely supports newspapers and believes local governments should continue to be required to publish public notices in local newspapers. The Herald reached o...
CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon and State Auditor Kristi Racines’ working group to make Wyoming a more transparent state met Friday to chart a path forward. But its members cautioned it likely would be a long process. The Financial Transparency Working Group that Gordon and Racines announced in the final months of last year’s campaign has tasked itself with working to solve multiple issues related to access to public documents and financial information. Friday’s meeting was mostly laying out the challenges the group would need to address, and pla...
We are still looking for Moorcroft and Hulett school annuals. They will become part of our permanent collection in the Wyoming Room. Library Programming: VALENTINE’S TRAVELING BAKE SALE: The Friends of the Library are busy planning the traveling bake sale. It will be on Thursday, February 14. More information to follow! STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. January’s themes: “Snowmen”, “Dragons & Knights” (dress up if you’d like!), “Hedgehogs/Hibernation” and “Warm as Toast”. “SAVING THE PAST: PRESERVING HISTORIC BLACK HILLS CEMETERIES” progr...
Greetings from…somewhere over the Pacific Ocean! I am currently on my way to China to represent Wyoming at the Global Blockchain Summit over the three-day recess of the Legislature. I have been invited to speak to the summit about Wyoming’s pioneering blockchain regulatory framework and how it is helping to bring new business to our state. A total of 316 bills have been introduced for consideration this session, six of which are mine. Several bills of note have passed the House and will hea...
Do you want to be a superhero? It seems like every movie, book or telly show these days features some version of a caped crusader, saving the world from threats both fantastical and extraterrestrial – and they get to wear seriously snappy trousers while they do it. I don’t believe there was every any doubt that a few individuals would step forward and answer, “Yes. This is something that will slot nicely into my daily routine between doing the dishes and streaming six episodes of Jessica Jones...
To the Editor, Maybe I need a refresher in the Civics class that I had in grade school? Don’t all Washington elected officials still take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States? According to Article 1, Section 7 (as it has been historically interpreted) the House of Representatives is responsible for the funding of the government and the bills associated with that funding shall originate in that chamber. The bill is then forwarded to the Senate for concurrence, amending, modification and passage. If a bill passed does not c...
Parents know best! When it came time to enroll my daughters, Grace Belize and Faith, in school, I knew that I wanted them to receive the best education possible. Fortunately, I came across online education and for 13 years it’s been the perfect fit for my daughters. Because of their flexible schedule with Virtual School, both Grace Belize and Faith cultivated a passion for leadership, philanthropy and community service. Both volunteer at Blessings in a Backpack, where they help provide schoolchildren food on the weekends. And because they a...
EVANSTON — The Uinta County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees held the first of two public hearings on proposed rule CKA, the School Safety and Security Rule, which would allow district employees to apply for approval to carry concealed firearms on district property, on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The district chose to pursue adopting the rule after the policy on concealed carry adopted last year was ruled null and void following a lawsuit filed afterward. When the hearing opened, trustee Dave Bennett moved to limit remarks to ten minutes per p...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed a cow elk has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Elk Hunt Area 37. The elk was harvested by a hunter in late December. CWD has been previously documented in deer in overlaying Deer Hunt Area 24 but this is the first time an elk has tested positive. To ensure that hunters are informed, Game and Fish announces when CWD is found in a new hunt area. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that hunters not consume any animal that is obviously ill or tests positive for CWD. A map of...
Q: How do I keep my dog safe while ice fishing? A: Our canine companions tag along for a lot of outdoor adventures. With Wyoming ice fishing season taking shape, bringing your dog along for company could be tempting — but also dangerous. A fun activity for you can turn hazardous for a pet; leaving it at home is the best way to make sure your dog is safe. But, if you decide sit on the ice with your best furry friend, follow this advice: • Make sure your dog stays warm. They should wear a neoprene vest — ideally one with extra floatation for e...
Cam-Plex wins $1.5 million grant for upgrades GILLETTE (WNE) — After being turned down twice by the Wyoming Business Council board and staff, Cam-plex has secured a $1.5 million grant to help upgrade the Heritage Center and Energy Hall from the State Loan and Investment Board. Cam-plex had requested $3 million to cover half of the expenses for a $6 million renovation of the two buildings. After nearly an hour of discussion at the SLIB meeting Thursday morning, a compromise was made to OK half the request and for the Business Council to work w...
Sundance Girls vs. Wright: 35-61 The Sundance girls faced persistent powerhouse Wright on the Bulldog's home court Thursday night. The Panthers entered the game with a stifling 10-3 record while the Bulldogs were looking to improve their 6-5 record. The Panthers started the game off quickly. With a relentless press and many second chance shots, the score was 12-4 before the Bulldogs had a chance to recoup. As the second quarter of play opened, Wright senior, Kindall Seamands went on a 9-0...
