Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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It was a ceremony like no other for the graduating class of 2020, as families gathered in their vehicles to watch as seniors accepted their diplomas. At top, the 29 seniors don caps and gowns to listen to speeches from salutatorian Josiah Rudloff, valedictorian Teddi Marchant, Principal Jim O’Connor and Superintendent Mark Broderson. At left, above and below, the streets were lined with well-wishers as the community turned out to celebrate its seniors as they followed the parade route through t...
As new orders go into effect that will further reduce the restrictions imposed on Wyoming’s businesses and citizens, and the legislature announces progress from its two-day special session, the state recorded three more deaths from the novel coronavirus this week. The first of the three reported deaths occurred in Fremont County over the weekend. The older, hospitalized woman was described by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) as having existing conditions that put her at higher risk of serious illness related to the virus. Two more d... Full story
A decline in income for businesses across the county is likely to affect this year’s budget decisions, the Crook County Commissioners heard on Wednesday. In the meantime, departments will be asked to reduce their expenditure as much as possible over the next couple of months to address a projected shortage in revenue from tax sources. At one point, said County Clerk Linda Fritz at a special meeting, the county budget was $1.7 million short, which was enough to cause “heart failure”. Fortunately, in putting all the pieces of the budget toget...
As summer approaches, the attention of most Wyomingites has turned to the unique opportunities available in the state’s wide open spaces. Unlike indoor activities, there are limited restrictions applied to your enjoyment of the outdoors – and many ways to take advantage of the fresh air. Deadlines are approaching for Wyoming’s outdoorsmen to submit this year’s applications for fall hunting. Apply soon to secure opportunities to hunt elk, deer, antelope, sandhill crane, beaver and fall turkey, as well as the Springer and Glendo special pheasan...
Claudis Carr died on May 4, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Claudis was born on July 10, 1926, on a ranch in Crook County, Wyoming and had lived in Sundance, Wyoming, since she was two years old. She was the daughter of John and Edna Binney. She worked for 35 years for the Crook County School District, serving as school secretary, bookkeeper, business manager and Secretary for the Board of Education. Prior to this time, she worked as a deputy in the Crook County Treasurer’s office. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and a... Full story
Graveside services will be held for Margaret Doll on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. at Glenrock Cemetery. She passed away December 29, 2019.... Full story
Mildred Wagner (Johnson) Cundy of Spearfish, South Dakota, went to rest with the Lord on May 17, 2020, at Rolling Hills Health Care in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Mildred was born August 17, 1922, in Platte, South Dakota, to parents Bruno and Wilma Wagner. The family moved from Platte to Cottonwood, South Dakota, at which time the family assumed the last name of Johnson. The family moved to Kadoka, South Dakota, where she attended school for three years. The family then moved north of Phillip,... Full story
Gary and Zeta Anderson of Devils Tower are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, GraceBelize, to Clayton James Moore, son of Joel and Amy Moore of Seminole, Florida. GraceBelize is a 2018 graduate of Wyoming Virtual Academy and Clayton graduated from Keswick Christian School in 2016. The couple met while they were attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Both anticipated receiving their diplomas in May but, due to COVID-19, graduation ceremonies were postponed until...
Miss Roxanne Ryan Hutchinson was born February 27, 2020, weighing six pounds two ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Cody and Suzi Hutchinson, Lolo, Montana. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Janet Hutchinson, Newcastle, Wyoming and maternal grandparents are Dennis and Leanna Jenner, Rapid City, South Dakota. Maternal great grandmother is Elaine Clark, Sundance, Wyoming. Roxanne joins a three-year-old sister, Madeline Marie....
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, Devils Tower National Monument will resume recreational access to some park facilities. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. Beginning Friday, May 22, Devils Tower will reopen access to: • Park roads, hiking trails, picnic area, and r...
n the nation, and in like fashion the Wyoming Legislature met for two days to begin the job of taking our State back. I traveled to Cheyenne for this special session, even though we could participate from home. Much like many of you, I feel that these times are too important to stay home and hope that I would be as effective remotely. In doing so, I also felt it was important to stay away from people, social distance and constantly wash my hands. Both days were filled with debate, it almost...
I married into one of the kindest families in the county, but that doesn’t make them immune to the occasional gentle mockery. There’s one habit I brought to these shores that my loved ones find an endless source of amusement. To me, it’s a perfectly normal thing to do, and not doing it makes no sense. To them, it’s an unnecessary amount of work. I am speaking of dining etiquette; specifically, the fact that I cannot eat a meal without the aid of a knife. I’ve been eating this way since I w...
For the first time since 2004, the Wyoming Legislature met in special session on Friday with the goal of figuring out how to spend the $1.25 billion received through the CARES Act. Businesses impacted by the pandemic will have access to a suite of stipend programs to replenish lost income and cover COVID-19 related costs – and will also be protected from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Three bills were passed during the special two-day session that began on Friday, all of which were designed to address issues associated with the COVID-19 p...
Many of Crook County’s registered voters will experience a change to their regular election routine this year. To comply with state orders regarding social distancing, County Clerk Linda Fritz plans to change several polling locations. “Our goal here is to have elections as normal as possible,” said Secretary of State Ed Buchanan last week as he unveiled the directives that will alter this year’s primary and general. The idea of introducing variations on the polling places normally used, he said, is “to try to maintain social distancin...
With some frank discussion, feedback from the commissioners and sage advice from the county attorney, Crook County Weed & Pest Board members appear to have set aside their differences. Issues surfaced between board members at the beginning of the month, when board member Wade Dennis brought a complaint to the county commissioners. He felt there had been a “serious breakdown in the chain of command between the board and the supervisor”. Dennis said he felt board members had chosen to act as the Weed & Pest supervisor themselves, directly violati...
Summer fun starts soon for the kids of Sundance. With approval from Crook County Public Health, says Andrea Humphrey, the summer recreation program will be going ahead, with a few safety measures to keep everyone virus-free. “We will have a hand washing and disinfecting station available and will adopt measures to minimize close contact. All balls and equipment will be sanitized prior to each class,” says Humphrey. “Parents and other spectators will be encouraged to try to maintain the six-foot distance between themselves and other famil...
Mayor Paul Brooks signs proclamations thanking the medical team at the hospital for their work during the pandemic; the staff at the emergency operations center and County Attorney Joe Baron for their work to ensure Sundance is in compliance with operation rules; and Representative Tyler Lindholm and Senator Ogden Driskill for their proactive work in attempting to secure a new hospital and clinic....
All eyes were to the sky on Friday morning as a Wyoming Air National Guard 153rd Airlift Wing C-130 passed over the Crook County Memorial Hospital, low enough that one could almost make out the markings on the plane’s tail with the naked eye. C-130s took part in the flyover, which began in Lusk and ended in Cheyenne, taking in hospitals across Wyoming as an aerial salute to healthcare professionals on the frontlines during the pandemic....
Wyoming Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin paving operations on various roads throughout northeast Wyoming next week. Operations will begin in and around the Sundance area on Monday, May 18. This particular paving operation is meant to repair existing roadways that may have been damaged due to snow removal, winter frost heaving, excessive ruts and cracking. The average life span of the top few inches of a paved highway is ten to 15 years and dependent on the type and...
Due to concerns over COVID-19 and for the safety and well-being of our communities, the Crook County commissioners have closed county facilities until further notice. Even though the doors are closed at the county libraries, library staff will still be working. Services still available include: • Curbside delivery of books, magazines, DVDs, CD audio books and tax forms (please call 283-1006 and staff will gather items requested and bring to you in the parking lot) • Overdue fines are suspended for the duration and due dates are extended to JUN...
May 2 – House watch and business checks. Seven traffic stops. May 3 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic stops. May 4 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic stops. May 5 – House watch and business checks. Two VIN inspections. Officer responded to report of fireworks in town. Officer responded to report of suspicious person at local business; subject gone upon arrival. May 6 – House watch and business checks. Three traffic stops. May 7 – House watch and business checks. VIN inspection. Three traffic stops. May 8 – House wat...
Speeding – Della L. Woodworth, Gillette, 79/70, $88; Soledad E. Hermosillo Becerra, SD, 87/75, $115; William T. Crow, Gillette, 90/80, $90; Sacha P. Diaj, KY, 96/75, $150; Joshua M. Terry, CA, 88/80, $86 No Seat Belt (driver with passenger under 12) – Soledad E. Hermosillo Becerra, SD, $25 Exhibit Acceleration – (minor), Rozet, $135 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – David A. McLaren, WA, $425 Drive While License Suspended (2nd + offense) – James A. Hoblit, Rozet, $435, 11 days jail Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000)...
May 11 – Nine VIN checks. EMS paged twice. Fire page. Two sets fingerprints for medical. Animal complaint. Booked in new inmate. May 12 – Two VIN checks. Two Traffic stops. Report of destruction of property. Fingerprints for medical. Two prisoner transports. Two EMS pages. Motorist assist. May 13 – Four VIN checks. One paper service. Three traffic stops. Business check. Animal complaint. Investigated suspicious vehicle. Three EMS pages. Two fire pages. May 14 – Three VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Motorist assist. Assisted another agency....
Thank You I would like to thank everyone for being so supportive during this pandemic. The Chamber, other businesses and of course my regular customers have helped me keep my doors open. This community never fails to join together and always support people in need. Sincerely, Shannon Baseman Serendipity Floral...
After last year’s successful weekend of rummaging through new treasures, Crook County will once again play host this June to the Country Junkin’ Weekend. Join your neighbors for a countywide yard sale at which you’ll never quite know what delights are there to be discovered on the next table. The deadline to become a Country Junkin’ vendor is June 8 – a couple of weeks before the event itself on the weekend of June 19 and 20. Registration is just $10 and includes a listing in the directory and a sign to post at your location to make sure visi...
