Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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As part of a national campaign, Crook County Medical Services District has been working towards achieving a state of readiness verification for pediatric emergencies. On Thursday, representatives from the Office of Emergency Medical Services, Wyoming Department of Health, visited the hospital to award a plaque to the team for their efforts. "We're trying to improve hospitals, and specifically ERs, to receive pediatric emergencies. The first level recognition these guys have shows that they...
Crook County’s elected officials are set to see a significant salary increase for the first time in many years. The county commission has approved raises across the board to ensure that those individuals elected to serve the county are paid at a rate that better matches inflation and is more competitive with similar roles in surrounding communities and private industry. According to the resolution, salaries for elected officials were last raised four years ago by $1700. In the time since, non-elected county employees have received cost of l... Full story
After solving a major outstanding concern, the Sundance City Council has decided to move ahead with codifying its ordinances: the process of cleaning them up into a format that can be published as a book and, in this case, made available in a searchable database online. The council received a presentation from Municode, a company that specializes in codification, at April’s regular meeting. However, a decision was delayed due to one stumbling block: the possibility that reorganizing the ordinances and possibly changing their numbers and t...
A structure fire on Thompson Street that began late on Thursday evening was thankfully brought under control before it could cause irreversible damage, due to the quick response of volunteers from the Sundance Fire Department – including the occupant of the home. "It was actually one of our firemen's house. It started on the outside in the dumpster and it burned up the outside of the house and then got into the rafter of the garage," says Fire Chief Gari Gill. "It burned the siding on the house...
Is more control needed over what happens on Crook County land? The county commission is hoping its potential rules for large acre subdivisions will be enough but, as stated by Commissioner Kelly Dennis last week, may need to consider the idea of zoning. The conversation cropped up during discussions of hiring a new secretary for the Growth & Development department to replace an outgoing employee, including what should appear on the job description for that person. “I think we need to have a clear plan of where we’re going down the road to hir...
A celebration of the life of Ruth “Peggy” Cronn will be held Saturday, May 21, in the courthouse basement at 11 a.m. An obituary will be in next week’s paper with more details.... Full story
Thank You Thanks to everyone who made my 90th birthday so wonderful. Was very thoughtful of each of you and muchly appreciated by me. Sending blessings, Forever grateful, Tiny Bush Thank You Letter to Sundance, family, friends and new acquaintances; THANK YOU so much for supporting my performance in Old Stoney. Thanks to Todd Kahler for organizing and talking me into it!! Rocky for the great space, Cheryl Wales for feeding everyone’s tummies and souls. Dorothy for the libations and to everyone who gave their time and attention to my songs. T... Full story
While considering the monthly report from its Land Use Planning committee, the Sundance City Council approved a request to facilitate efforts to move a house situated next to Decker’s Market. The house is to be relocated to enable the grocery store to renovate, said Mayor Paul Brooks. The request was approved, which will allow the house’s new site to be better prepared to receive it. Said Brooks, the Deckers project is expected to involve an expansion to increase its footprint. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the council also heard that...
The primary elections this August will see a couple of minor alterations for local voters, but future elections could bring deeper change. Warned County Clerk Linda Fritz last week, the current focus on election integrity may see Crook County lose some of its polling places. “Times are going to change,” she told the county commissioners, later adding, “If we can’t keep the places secure enough and we have too much scrutiny, I think it would be fair to say that [we] may have to…close down some of the rural polling places.” Fritz was referring t...
Since voters first approved it in 1990, the Crook County Commission has approved the continuation of the “fifth cent” general purpose tax every four years. With agreement from all four of the county’s municipalities, the commissioners have once again made the decision to continue the tax. The fifth cent tax does not need to be reapproved by voters if it is supported via resolution by the county and the ordinance is adopted by at least a majority of municipalities, all of whom have enacted and passed ordinances to do so. The retail tax is impos...
Should a man camp fall under the same rules as a trailer park or campsite? Serendipity led the Sundance City Council to last week consider two separate issues involving this same underlying concern. The first was a question raised by Brian Marchant of Croell Redi-Mix. The company has several large projects coming up, he said, and would like to rezone part of its property opposite headquarters to industrial in order to facilitate a man camp. This, he said, would allow for a man camp that would be in use over the next few years. The council...
The game that enthusiasts like to describe as the “fastest-growing sport in America” is set to live up to its reputation here in Sundance, thanks to the efforts of local pickleball players. Randy Ludeman brought his love of the sport to the area a couple of years ago. He approached the Sundance City Council last week to seek a blessing for his plans to expand the availability of pickleball to a growing group of local players. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements from several others, including tennis and ping pong. It was inv...
It’s time to think about summer fun – including the range of recreation options that will once again be available this year through the City of Sundance. From soccer to swimming, there’s an outdoor activity for almost any kid. T-ball will be held for ages four to five from May 31 to June 23 at the high school field. Hour-long sessions begin at 1 p.m. Kids must be four by May 31 in order to participate. Games will take place at the baseball complex. Coach pitch t-ball for ages six to seven will be held at the same time in the same place. Minor...
“If men are not governed by GOD they will be ruled by tyrants.” – William Penn “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionist, but by Christians; not by religions, but on the gospel of JESUS CHRIST.” – Patrick Henry We have leaders in our government, who by this world’s standard have been greatly educated and supposedly have great wisdom. By reading...
What does it mean to be a Republican? Traditionally, a number of political motivations and ideologies could fit under the definition of Republicanism. Broadly speaking, all share a belief that small government is better. Some stress social conservatism, while others opt for a moderate or even libertarian stance on social issues. Some are interventionist on the global stage. Other believe the U.S. is best served by a greater inward focus. In 1967, when he was still governor of California, Ronald Reagan famously said there was room in the big...
In between whines about airplanes, I mentioned last week that I had finally made it across the pond to see my family. It was a long time coming – 3.5 years, to be precise – and more than worth every hour I spent stranded in the storm. As you can probably guess, it was “the virus” that kept me away. For a long time, the UK had much stricter rules about traveling than we did. For a long while during the worst of it, I would have needed to spend thousands of extra dollars for the privilege of sitt...
When the Crook County Sheriff’s Office took over policing in the City of Sundance, the council decided to petition the Wyoming Supreme Court for the county’s Circuit Court Judge to hear ordinance violation cases. The intention was to remove the need for a municipal court in Sundance. The process is still ongoing, however, due to complicated timelines. City Attorney Mark Hughes reported to the council last week that he is hopeful a resolution will be reached soon. Judge Matthew F.G. Castano had been receptive to the idea of having Circuit Cou...
Speeding – Bich Tran, Hesperia, CA, 90/75, $135; Vladislav Grishchenko, Snohomish, WA, 100/70, $210; Steven A. Turbiville, Spearfish, SD, 94/75, $205; Braden Yackley, Spearfish, SD, 55/30, $295; Edgardo Ruiz-Canseco, Gillette, WY, 91/80, $115; Lashay Hoblit, Gillette, WY, 77/65, $120; John Stewart, Loxley, AL, 92/80, $120; Jesse Roberts, Orlando, FL, 88/75, $125; Renee Addington, Spearfish, SD, 90/75, $135; (truck) – Luis Santiago Andino, Orlando, FL, 75/65, $435 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Daniel Jeremy Spenc...
April 18 – Six VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Two vehicle crashes. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Disturbance report. Motorist assist. Traffic hazard removed. Welfare check. Fire page. April 19 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Six traffic stops. Minor in possession. Gas drive-off. Prisoner transport. Fire page. April 20 – Nine VIN checks. Nine traffic stops. Animal complaint. Business check. Fingerprints for outside employment. Prisoner transport. Property damage. Suspicious circumstances. Welfare check. April 21 – Four VIN checks. Two pap...
The Wyoming Sportsman Group Hulett Youth Field Day is an anticipated annual event drawing over 100 youth and their families from northeast Wyoming and surrounding states to participate in outdoor activities related to hunting, marksmanship, fishing, wildlife, conservation and personal safety. The group's mission is to introduce and keep youth interested and involved in outdoor and wildlife related activities. The event will take place right outside of Hulett on Hwy 24, Sat., June 4 beginning at...
Black Hills National Forest campgrounds are scheduled to open Friday, May 13 and seasonal gates will all be open Monday, May 16, 2022. The Forest offers 30 campgrounds with more than 680 individual sites. Many of the campgrounds are operated by a Forest Service recreation service partner, Forest Recreation Management, (FRM) Inc. based in Hill City, SD, under a concession permit. The fees in the Forest campgrounds range from $16 to $28.50 per night. Group camping is also available with advanced reservations near Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan...
The library will be closed on Mon., May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. We are still doing curbside and in-town delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We have numerous magazines available for a two-week checkout. MOTHER EARTH NEWS is dedicated to conserving our planet’s natural resources while helping people conserve their financial resources. MOTHER EARTH NEWS has tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more. Displays: Merle Lossing’s Seashells and Joan Christianson’s Campbell Soup Kids. If you...
1 Years Ago May 11, 1922 Attorney A. T. Hansen of Osage had a narrow escape from death recently from the effects of a tick bite. The bite of these strange pests seems to be particularly venomous this spring, as several cases of poisoning and fever have been reported. Only last week the editor hereof was bitten and – the wood tick died. The city election Tuesday resulted in a poll of thirty-six votes, most of which were cast for Edwin Rounds for mayor, H.G. Schloredt and F.G. Davis councilmen, who had no competition. 75 Years Ago May 8, 1...
SHERIDAN — Laramie County lost the bulk of its representation at the Wyoming Republican Party state convention Saturday morning. After nearly two hours of procedural maneuvering and debate, the body voted not to seat all 37 delegates from the state’s most populous county. The lack of delegates from the county meant Republicans from that area had a diminished voice in the remaining business of the convention, including consideration of state bylaws, resolutions and platforms. Following the vote, the Laramie County delegation filed out of the...
California man arrested with 31 pounds of pot GILLETTE (WNE) — A 24-year-old California man was arrested after he was caught with 31 pounds of marijuana in his car while passing through Gillette. A Sheriff’s Office deputy clocked Caleb White driving 60 mph in a 55 mph zone Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Washington Street and pulled him over, said Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds. A drug dog indicated on the maroon 2020 Hyundai with Washington state license plates. The resulting search of it revealed 31 pounds of marijuana, 2 grams of THC liq...
