Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Though officials had been bracing themselves to face flooding across Crook County, so far Mother Nature has been kind. The March 13 snowstorm brought extra moisture to the region and was followed by several warm days, prompting concern that the sudden melt would cause creeks to top their banks and roads to wash out. At present, many county waterways are running high or beginning to escape their banks. Hulett Clerk Melissa Bears reported on Monday morning that the Belle Fourche had overflowed in...
In the wake of a flu outbreak, the Crook County Memorial Hospital will be keeping the doors to the nursing home closed for the time being for the protection of patients and residents. Not everyone realizes the prolific effects that flu can have if it infiltrates a nursing home, says Dr. Heath Waddell. “It looks like this flu season has been fairly bad for people and there have been lots and lots of hospitalizations, but the people most at risk and are dying are those over the age of 65,” he says...
Freezing temperatures, little to eat and snow-filled storms have been a challenge for Crook County’s wildlife over the winter, but Game Warden Chris Teter says things could have been much worse. Heading into spring, he sees relatively few upcoming challenges aside from the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and a possible slow start to turkey season. “We’ve actually fared pretty well, I think. Certainly we have lost some antelope, particularly on the west side of the county, and I think t...
The annual Lincoln Day Dinner attracted 200 guests on Saturday evening to enjoy a meal, auction, time with like-minded friends and speeches from several Wyoming dignitaries. The evening was a particular success, says Roger Connett, Chairman of the Crook County Republican Party. "It was a great night," says Connett. "The evening went well, the auction was a success and the food was great. All in all, it was a really good event." The evening's speakers included Governor Mark Gordon, U.S. Senator...
A Wyoming Game and Fish Department authorized and approved Hunter Education Class is scheduled in Sundance just in time for prospective new hunters to get certified for spring wild turkey season. Even if you never hunt, the class provides students of all ages valuable information about firearm and archery safety, wildlife management, habitat conservation, outdoor survival, law and regulations, respect and responsibility to wildlife, property owners and hunting companions and much more. Wyoming law requires virtually all hunters born on or...
Betty M. Cundy, 82, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in the Crook County Long-term Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
Tia Dian Seeley, born December 13, 1966, the daughter of Tommy and Betts Seeley, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at the age of 52. She passed peacefully with family and friends at her bedside. Born and raised in Sundance, Wyoming, she learned the value of hard work from watching and helping her dad on their cattle ranch. She was blessed with the grit and virtue of her mother. She moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1990 where she had a successful career at the American Press in ad sales... Full story
Cindy Ann Helkenn passed away on March 16, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Cindy was born March 26, 1971 in Pomona, California. Cindy had a natural compassion for others, which led her to graduate Maryville University of Missouri in 1993 to finish her RN,BSN. For over 20 years she was able to practice in healthcare. Eventually, she was attracted to administration and quickly adjusted to many angles in the healthcare field. Her talents were unparalleled due to her ability to inspire and be a d... Full story
Weston County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, a volunteer service that aims to support emergency services all across the northeast corner of Wyoming, will be hosting its second annual Rescue100 fundraiser on April 28 at the fairgrounds event center in Newcastle. With the theme of “Uniquely Wyoming”, the event will include dining from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by an auction, as well as children’s games and door prizes. Funds will be used to upgrade the service’s rescue equipment. Tickets are available from Sundance Dillon’s Hardware or by calling 746...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout April. Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Yeager can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. His office is located at 551 Running W Drive, in Gillette, and he will also be available at the following l...
The Alliance for Historic Wyoming (AHW) is celebrating historic Carnegie library buildings around Wyoming with a traveling exhibit. The exhibit will be on display at the Crook County Library in Sundance from Friday, April 5 through Friday, May 3. The public is invited to view the exhibit at the Crook County Library in Sundance. There will be a public talk by Christy Smith, Executive Director on Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. The exhibit was funded in part by a grant from Wyoming Humanities. "The...
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FOR SPRING CLEANING Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5. We will still have our Geri-Fit classes, Friends of the Library meeting, storytime, Nick from the Hearing Aid Center and our Cowboy Carnegie program that week. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: April 8 through April 12. Come in and check out YOUR library and all we offer! Please join us for the free Friends’ Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. March’s themes: “Pirates”, “Food Fun”, “Go...
Carlile Wranglers 4-H Club is hosting their annual Chili/Soup Fundraiser Saturday, April 6 at the Carlile Firehall. The occasion kicks off at 6 p.m. and lasts until it is over. There will be door prizes, games and a lot of great people. Come enjoy chili, soup and dessert with friends....
Our Thanks The family of Wanda Schulze would like to thank everyone for kind thoughts, prayers and cards. A special thank-you to Crook County Nursing Home and Hospital staff, Isburg Funeral Chapel and Pastor Steve Miller. The Catholic Women for a very nice luncheon. Brad Hooper for plowing snow, Porter and Owen Watt for shoveling snow. Although we are saddened by our loss, we celebrate the Mom she was to us. Waneta Sell, Linda Spath, Lamoine Sell, Lonnie Sell and families Our Thanks The Republican Party Lincoln Day dinner was this past...
Speeding - Andrew D. Ide, MT, 90/80, $90; Patrick D. Regan, KY, 84/70, $115; Jackson O. Luna, CO, 83/70, $110; Trevor J. Boehm, ND, 97/75, $155; Lois E. Davis, Hulett, 77/65, $105; (truck) – David E. Ellsbury, Sundance, 63/45, $496 Drive While License Suspended (2nd+ offense) – Robert B. Hunt, Casper, $235 Non-English Speaking Commercial Driver – Jorge O. Torres, FL, $245 Violate Legal Weight (2001-4000) – Gary L. Thomas, ND, $120; (4001-6000) – William E. Strickland, WA, $110 Use or Under Influence of Alcohol or Detectable Amount of Alcohol W...
March 18 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy booked in subject previously sentenced in court. Detention Deputy booked in subject on Crook County warrant. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for four subjects for outside employment. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy removed debris from roadway. Deputy investigated report of domestic violence. Deputy assisted Sundance Police on report of a possible domestic situation. March 19 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Three paper services. Detention deputy fingerprinted one subj...
Mar. 16 – Business and house checks. Officer removed road hazard from E. Cleveland. Officer responded to report of dogs running at large. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Mar. 17 – Business and house checks. Three traffic stops. Mar. 18 – Business and house checks. Officer responded to disturbance at local business. Two traffic stops. Mar. 19 – Business and house checks, Report of non-resident using City dumpster. Officer conducted VIN inspection. Three traffic stops. Mar. 20 – Business and house checks. Officer assisted DFS three tim...
By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. The Green New Deal, plain and simple, is a pipe dream for forcing a massive expansion of socialist policies on the American people. Some might say this is an overdramatic statement, but this 14-page bill lays it out in black and white, written in plain English. There isn’t much ambiguity when you describe your legislation as “...a new national, social, industrial and economic mobilization on a scale not seen since World War II and the New Deal era…” What does it mean in practical terms? It means elimina...
When you're used to purchasing your favorite foods from a supermarket, it can sometimes take a while to cotton on to the idea that you could just make the thing for yourself. Consequently, I've spent the last eight years not eating crumpets and it has only just occurred to me that it doesn't matter whether I can buy them around these parts. I felt compelled to share this discovery with you so that you, too, can change up your lunchtime sandwiches or introduce a new family teatime tradition....
Dear Editor, March 18, 2019, I attended the monthly school board meeting held in Moorcroft. Attending the meeting was Jessica and Doug Donnell of Moorcroft. Mr. Donnell talked to Thayne Gray several days earlier and asked if he could address the board members concerning bullying, depression and suicide. At the meeting, Mr. Donnell was the first to address the board. The paper you sign up on says you have five minutes. Mr. Donnell introduced himself and he was told he had five minutes. It was like, “You have five minutes so hurry up”. Mr. Don...
City recognizes Cheyenne man for life-saving efforts during blizzard CHEYENNE (WNE) – Cheyenne city officials on Monday recognized a man for saving the life of another man who could have frozen to death during the city’s recent blizzard. During a short ceremony and with his family looking on, Miles Quisenberry received a certificate for his March 14 actions from Mayor Marian Orr and Police Chief Brian Kozak. Quisenberry had gotten up early that day. The wind howling, and it was very cold. According to city officials, Quisenberry left his hou...
Faith H. Anderson of Devils Tower has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and with a President's Volunteer Service Award. Presented annually by Prudential Financial in partnerships with NASSP, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors young people across America for outstanding volunteer service. Certificates of Excellence are granted to the top ten percent of all Prudential Spirit of Community...
Members of the Sundance Junior High Golf team....
Sundance Bulldogs named All-Conference for basketball, left to right: Kye Taylor, Lane Gill, Madison Gill....
Seniors Chyanne Ranee Downey Madison Rae Gill Jaye Lyn Gustafson Lauren Olivia Haiar Tanner Lance Hofland Laramie Josiah Holst William Ray Inghram Klel Abon Johnson Micah Lynn Kammerer Aaron Matthew Kanode Gage Nicholas Leveque Drake Allin Richards Gaven Rowell Aubrey Ryann Schelling Hoard Jerrett Lee Schloredt Justice Christian Simpson Brody Allen Skeens Justin John Tenke William Micheal Tinsley Carli Shey Tipton Juniors Molly Marie Amann Tyson S Bjornestad Austin Daniel Bush Laney Kay Dungey Darcy Rae Flahaven Kayla Rose Fowler Teddi Madison...
