Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Members of the community gathered at the war memorial on Monday afternoon to honor the fallen warriors of Crook County. Those in attendance listened to speeches, heard the governor's proclamation designating May 27 as Memorial Day, held their hands to their hearts or saluted as Taps was played and observed a minute of silence in remembrance. Above, Ray Leeman plays Taps to the assembled crowd....
Switch-over is underway for Sundance residents from the old copper internet connections to the improved speed of fiber through Range Communications. Two weeks of cutovers are now complete, says Network Operations Manager Ben Calvert. “We’re on our way through. We’ve got a contractor reaching out and scheduling with residential customers,” he says. Of the 430 total customers who need to be cut over to fiber, around 50 are now enjoying the new high-speed connection, with more soon to follow. “We’re hoping [to finish] before the end of the year...
The Crook County Commissioners will appoint new members to several important county boards at their upcoming meeting and strongly encourage members of the community to consider offering their service. “The world runs on volunteers – and the county especially,” says Commissioner Jeanne Whalen. “It seems like it’s the same ones doing the volunteering over and over again; we need some new people.” Among the board appointments to be made are three-year terms for the Crook County Library Board; the 6th Judicial District Child Support Board; and...
The last day of school is no time for serious study and lesson plans. Instead, the kids of Sundance Elementary School went to battle with balloons and beanbags on Thursday as they giggled through a day of three-legged races, cornhole championships and “predator and prey”. Though field day is traditionally held outside, the unseasonal snow kept the youngsters indoors, where they filled the gym and lined every corridor with whoops, cheers and laughs....
Young rodeo stars will once again have the opportunity to show off their skills and compete for buckles this summer at the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association and Sundance Rodeo Committee’s annual two-day rodeo. Scheduled for June 15 and 16, the rodeo will offer a total of 19 events with ten All Around titles to be awarded. Including five categories for contestants up through eighth grade, the rodeo will welcome contestants from all over the state as part of the WJRA rodeo circuit. The events range from barrel racing and pole bending to goat t...
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cooper of Sundance, Wyoming, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chrystal Cooper, to Collin Rodriguez, son of Mike Rodriguez and Lynn Kundson of Buffalo, Wyoming. The couple is planning to get married on August 17, 2019, in Buffalo. The couple will be making their home in Sundance, as Chrystal will be teaching in the Crook County School District and Collin will continue to work in the natural resource industry....
Irene Roark Snider, 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2019, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Irene was a great Christian woman, a member of the Church of Christ at 45 E. Loucks, Sheridan, Wyoming. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born on January 10, 1928, in Sundance, Wyoming. Her parents were Bobby and Clara Roark. She had five sisters: Anna, Dot, Louise, Clara, Honey and one brother, James. Irene is the last of her... Full story
1 Years Ago The Times May 28, 1919 A large number of D cattle have been moving the past week from the ranch on Prairie creek to the Black Hills forest range for the summer. The herds were trailed through the south part of the city and old-timers were seized with the desire to get out awhile and “punch drags” once again. A forest fire of considerable magnitude was reported in the Hulett country last Friday, some boys being out camping and let the fire get away from them, reaching some valuable timber. Bert Robbins of Aladdin was in the city a...
Crook County Public Health held a volunteer training on Wednesday, May 22. The volunteers learned what their roles would be in the event they are called in to assist public health with a countywide mass vaccination if there is an outbreak. Contact public health at 283-1142 if you would be interested in being a volunteer. From left to right: Melanie Wilmer, Hugh Palmer, Kathy Bjornestad, Phyllis Ramsey, Michele Pridgeon and Jim Pridgeon....
Our Thanks We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Miss Tammy Needham for her 26 years of service to Sundance Elementary School and this community. As a teacher, Odyssey of the Mind and Destination Imagination Coach, and the leader of the Crook County 4H Dog Program, she has not only positively influenced our sons, but hundreds of youth during her tenure. Tammy’s dedication for so many years can never be erased and will not be forgotten by those that she has certainly impacted. With sincere appreciation, Travis and Tina I...
Readers of all ages will explore the universe this summer as Crook County Library presents “A Universe of Stories” summer library program. Activities may include group projects, games, art projects, STEM and STEAM experiments and more. The 2019 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult. The library will host an initial kick-off registration on Monday June 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to sign up and get a summer reading bag with a reading log, calendar of events, bookmark, Applebees certificate and NASA sticker. Reg...
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This luncheon is free to the public in appreciation for all the community support shown to the library this past year. Come enjoy some incredible food and good company! Library Programming: “A UNIVERSE OF STORIES” CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM Kick-Off Monday, June 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by anytime to pick up a summer reading packet! JERRY BARLOW, CELTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITARIST will be performing in the Library Meeting Room on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m....
There’s a Christian revival coming to the area. Just outside of Hulett, on the JH Ranch, there’ll be a huge tent set up where we’ll gather for the 2nd Old Fashioned Tent Revival on the Ranch by the River. Sunday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 5, will feature a different speaker along with music and your opportunity to join in with song. Attendees will start gathering at 5 p.m. and speakers begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, the evening kicks off with popular radio host “A Preacher in the Patch, Oil Patch Preacher” Ron Evitt, along with his family...
At their upcoming regular meeting, the county commissioners will discuss the state-mandated role of emergency management coordinator. Will Cunningham resigned earlier this month but, before advertising for a replacement, the commission will discuss the role with Homeland Security representatives. “I communicate with the Homeland Security director from Cheyenne pretty often and she has asked to be on our agenda,” says Commissioner Jeanne Whalen. “It’s going to be interesting. I’ve been involved in this for a long, long time but we’ve nev...
A simple choice to buckle up when driving or riding in a vehicle could mean the difference between life or death. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol are urging motorists and passengers to always wear their seat belts to help keep them safe while traveling. Wyoming has had 64 fatalities so far in 2019, which can be attributed to distracted driving, lack of seat belts, alcohol and several other factors. So far, 43 percent were not wearing their seat belts. “Safety belt usage in Wyoming is lower than that of t...
Speeding – Phillip W. Thompson, IL, 89/80, $88; Dong C. Cho, NJ, 78/70, $86; Lawrence G. Gill, Sheridan, 86/75, $100; Timothy Chancellor, SD, 87/80, $84; Jason D. Atchley, TX, 91/75, $125; Jagjit Singh, IL, 82/70, $105; Dustin T. Klein, CO, 88/70, $135; Christopher Garcia, PA, 90/80, $100; James C. Hand, CO, 87/80, $84; Nicholas R. Hogen, SD, 75/65, $125; Kelly H. Mankin, Gillette, 40/30, $85; Janie M. Battle, MT, 90/80, $90 No Seat Belt (driver) – Mark E. Sisson, Moorcroft, $25; Jarred Seger Glenn, Moorcroft, $25 No Auto Insurance – Jarre...
May 20 – Two VIN checks. Deputy handled welfare check; all was okay. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputies assisted with Search and Rescue mission when tow driver got lost and stuck. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy booked in subject on Crook County warrant. May 21 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Department of Family Services with call. Detention Deputy did two fingerprints (one concealed carry permit and one outside employment). Detention Deputy transported inmate to Mental Hea...
May 18 – House watch and business checks completed. Three bar checks. Twelve traffic stops. May 19 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer responded to animal complaint. Two traffic stops. May 20 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer responded to animal complaint. Traffic stop. May 21 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer responded to panic alarm at business; false alarm. Officer investigated vehicle crash. Traffic stop. May 22 – House watch and business checks completed. Three bar checks. Eight tra...
The Lord is his name, and he is a warrior! Ex. 15:3 CEV A warrior is a brave or experienced soldier or fighter. They engage in varying arenas of conflict for specific or multiple reasons, although there must be a sensible purpose for the interaction or weariness will set in. These battles cannot be only personal or singularly beneficial for the participant. They must go beyond themselves to have real impact. The ultimate Warrior is the King of King Himself, Jesus Christ and the prized position is to be involved in his encounters. All must fight...
Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, but sometimes the truth is more bizarre than the hoax could hope to be. Such appears to be the case with a piece of “proof” that we are not alone in the galaxy, which turns out to have been entirely cooked up by one of my neighbors in London. I am referring to the footage of a supposed alien autopsy that caused uproar in the mid 1990s. If you don’t recall the film, it appears to show government pathologists dissecting an extra-terrestrial. The reason I as...
GLENROCK — She grew up just north of Glenrock, grazing in lush, lowland swamps. When she lumbered over to the creek for a drink, crocodiles and turtles lounged on the bank beside her. Unlike the squarish cattle and nimble pronghorn roaming today’s sagebrush, she was well equipped for battle, with a nine-foot-long head studded with long, hefty horns that would put today’s rhinos to shame. A large frill, with a couple of holes in it, protected her neck. Sixty-eight million years ago, she died...
TORRINGTON – The announcement last week of Japan lifting its years-long ban on imports of beef from the United States is good news for Wyo-Braska producers, but it may not be the overarching panacea some in Washington, D.C., might want people to think. “I’m very cautiously optimistic,” said Ivan Rush, retired University of Nebraska Extension beef specialist and a board member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, a market group supporting U.S. producers on the world market. “I am optimistic, I am thrilled,” Rush said. “We’re making some pro...
CASPER — When DeMaret Kirtley was last home in July 1950, he posed for a photo. His starched Army uniform hanging from his thin frame, Marston — as his friends and family called him — stood next to his father, the two men staring straight ahead, quintessential Wyoming ranchers. When Marston posed with his mother, he was closer, as warm with her as he was reserved with his dad. In another photograph, he leaned back against the fence of his parents’ porch, his hands in his pockets. He was 20. More than four months earlier, in late Februar...
State investigating pneumonia cases CODY (WNE) – The Wyoming Department of Health is currently investigating a pneumonia break out that has stricken Park County. The state Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program reports 31 people have contracted the infection in recent months. Most of the pneumonia cases are from elementary-aged children, but the department said children as young as 1 year old and adults up to 41 years old have also been identified. Not all cases of pneumonia are contagious, but its germs can be spread that lead to p...
An unseasonable snowstorm which hit the area last week allowed Sundance High School PE students to get in some snowshoeing last Wednesday. Thursday was the last school day before summer vacation....
