Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The age of mineral wealth may be at an end for the State of Wyoming. The latest CREG report shows a severe drop in revenue over the next couple of years thanks to a huge decline in income from coal, oil and natural gas, and Senator Ogden Driskill warns that it may not be temporary. “It’s going to be a very difficult two years – and it could be permanent. COVID-19 accelerated it and made it worse, but the real truth is that we were in a structural decline before it hit,” the senator says. “Coal w...
Filing dates have closed for the seats that will appear on the ballot at this year’s primary election and the names of those candidates who will be running for seats at the city, county, state and national level have been published. At the state level, Tyler Lindholm will run again for State Representative, House District #1. He will be challenged by Chip Neiman of Hulett. At the county level, one county commissioner seat with a four-year term will be voted on this year. Kelly Dennis will run to retain his seat, challenged by Bob Latham. At t...
A new structure on the south side of town, near the port of entry, will soon open its doors as the location for Four Aces Fabrication, a local business until recently housed at the property of its owner, Jay Pixley. “It’s been out here at my house south of town, on Hwy 585,” Pixley says. “We’re just a mile out here and it’s been here for about ten years, but we’re moving over there and building a new facility.” As well as showing off what the business can do, the move allows the business to tak...
Preparing to apply for funding for a new hospital, Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) has begun to create a list of flaws associated with the current building that make it difficult to deal with a pandemic such as COVID-19. The district was approached by Senator Ogden Driskill and Representative Tyler Lindholm when it was first discovered that Wyoming would be receiving $1.25 billion through the CARES Act. With strict rules governing how it could be spent, the pair suggested a new hospital building would not only improve the county...
Should a chairman vote on the issues put before the board, or make the motions that will then be voted on? Trustees Sandy Neiman and Connie Lindmier believe the answer to both these questions is no, and made their opinions clear during Friday’s meeting of the Crook County Medical Services Board of Trustees. “I feel the bylaws need to be worked on,” Neiman began, stating that Robert’s Rules of Order had been removed from them and she would like to see them reinstated. When asked to clarify what exactly about the bylaws she takes issue to, Nei...
At 12:50 p.m. on May 31, according to Lt. Tim Boumeester of Wyoming Highway Patrol, a Gillette resident and her young children were traveling westbound on Interstate 90 near mile post 160 when their 1989 Chevrolet motor-home began to lose mechanical power and the gauge showed an increase in engine temperature. Soon thereafter, smoke began billowing from the engine compartment. Sander pulled onto the emergency shoulder, exited the vehicle and called for assistance. Within moments, the automobile...
Rita Ann “Andy” McKenney Pickerd went home to the Lord on May 28, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer and heart problems. Rita was born March 9, 1943 and was raised in the Aladdin area and graduated from Sundance High School in 1961. Rita was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Pine Cone Chapter 41 for over 50 years, where she held the Worthy Grand Matron Office several times. Rita was also an active 4-H leader for many years. Rita attended Black Hills State College and obt...
Norma Helene Bernd, August 23, 1931 to May 29, 2020. No words can express the profound sorrow and loss we feel as we announce the passing of our mother. Norma was born in Gillette, Wyoming to George and Margaret Beagle. She grew up in Sundance, Wyoming. Her home was Beagle Hospital, where she helped raise her younger brothers while her mother ran the hospital and her dad worked for the Wyoming Highway Department. She met and married Harold Bernd in Sundance and together they made their home...
Rosemary Ann (Jones) Miller, a long-time resident of Plains, Montana, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Sundance, Wyoming. Rosemary was born on July 12, 1938, to her parents, Robert and Mabel Jones. She grew up with her brothers and sisters in Junction City, Kansas. In 1954, at the age of 16, she was hired by Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator, beginning her 35-year career with the company. Rosemary married the love of her life, Bobbie D. Miller Sr., on November 8,...
Pete Gaona was born August 1, 1939 in Strathmore, California. He passed away on May 27, 2020, in Gonzales, Louisiana. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 59 years; daughter, Yvonne (Jeff) Moberg; son, Chris (Christi) Gaona; daughter, Pamela (Jason) Jordan; brothers, Ralph and Mike; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was a four-year United States Navy veteran. He retired from Jorgensen Fire and Safety in Bakersfield where he sold and serviced fire extinguishers. He was...
No plans are yet in place to allow visitors back into the hospital and the long term care facility within its walls, said CEO of Crook County Medical Services District Micki Lyons on Friday. Decisions on how to go about this process have been left in the hands of the state, she said, and Wyoming does not yet have guidelines in place. “We still don’t really know when or how we’re going to open back up,” Lyons told the Board of Trustees. Lyons was speaking in response to a query from board chairman Mark Erickson, who expressed concern over re...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) Board of Directors voted Tuesday, May 19, to retire $8.5 million in capital credits to its member-consumers. The capital credit process is one of the benefits of being a member-consumer of a not-for-profit electric cooperative. Capital credits are allocated to each member’s capital credit account every year, after the cooperative determines how much revenue is left after paying all expenses for that year. The Board periodically looks at the amount of member c...
There’s a rite of passage in my homeland that involves sticky fingers, woodland hikes and a basket full of fruit. I was reminiscing on this last week when the husband came across blackberries for sale in our local supermarket. It was a little earlier in the season than I expected, but who’s complaining? Traditionally speaking, you’re not actually meant to buy your blackberries, because finding them is half the experience. But why resist an opportunity to enjoy the juiciest, most colorful of tr...
As Wyoming’s number of COVID-19 cases passed the 700 mark this week, the fate of the state’s biggest summer events was revealed. Organizers announced that rodeos including Cheyenne Frontier Days, Laramie Jubilee Days and the Central Wyoming Fair will all be cancelled for 2020. “In my soul, I know how important those events are to Wyoming and to our citizens,” said Governor Mark Gordon, visibly emotional as he announced the cancellations during a press conference. Discussions have been ongoing as to the state’s rodeos, he said, and no solutions...
New polling locations for several of the county’s locations were approved after a public hearing on Tuesday morning. The changes are in response to state orders regarding social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic and will affect both the primary and general elections. The changes affect Sundance Inside North, Inside South and Outside, all of which will move to the gymnasium in the old elementary school – now Crook County School District’s central office. Beulah, Aladdin and Elmore will be moved into to the courthouse basement to compl...
The Crook County Hospital Foundation is planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new clinic to be built in Hulett. According to Judy Hutchinson, foundation chairman, the event will take place on June 13, directly after the Hulett Rodeo Parade. The groundbreaking is expected to last around 20 minutes, Hutchinson said. Regarding the clinic project itself, she reported that the foundation is now “down to the nitty gritty” with the building design. Though still waiting to hear whether funding will come available through the CARES Act money all...
For the third year, Hulett will play host next weekend to an Old Fashioned Tent Revival at the Ranch by the River. Each evening, enjoy listening to a different speaker, along with music by Pastor Ron Merritt of Gillette. The event will take place from Sunday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 10. Each evening, the kick off will be at 5 p.m. and speakers will get started an hour later. On June 7, the special speaker is Nathan Winters, Advocacy Director for Family Policy Alliance. On June 8, hear from Second Chance Ministries, prison testimonials. On...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for three scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. This year’s winners are Dalton Butler, Hunter Bailey and Lauren Haiar. In first place, Dalton Butler was selected to receive a $1500 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation for the 2020-2021 school year. Dalton played football, wrestling, track and served as team captain earning All-Conference honors for each. He also plays trombone in the jazz band at Hulett H...
Quarter 4 Seniors Molly Marie Amann Tyson S Bjornestad Austin Daniel Bush Laney Kay Dungey Darcy Rae Flahaven Kayla Rose Fowler Tessa Louise Hughes Levi Joseph Kuenzel Teddi Madison Marchant Joleen Grace Pollat Tairyn Michelle Richards Josiah Swede Rudloff Kate Jennie Sell Madison Rose Speidel Myles Turner Stefanich Kye Chaten Taylor Christian Craig Velder Tori Ann Wheeler Logan Todd Wilen Juniors Tristin L. Crowder Devin Rylan Diede Peyton Lee Ewing Lane A. Gill Nevada J. Gill Owen A. Haiar Baillee T Heaster Rhianna L Heaster Lane S. Hodge...
Local landowners Ed and Barb Mignery have been recognized with the American Forest Foundation Leadership Award for the leadership efforts they have provided to the Wyoming Tree Farm group. Ed was presented with the award at the National Leadership Conference. As the vice chairman of Wyoming Tree Farm, Ed was recognized in the nomination for his work to promote the program. “Ed jumped right in as soon as he became the vice chairman by contacting several of the Tree Farmers to get to know them a...
The Crook County Rodeo Royalty Committee is looking for young horsewomen ages 7-22 to participate in this year’s pageant. Contestants will be judged on personality, horsemanship and appearance. The girls will get the opportunity to travel with their horse to events like the Hulett Rodeo, Moorcroft Jubilee and the Crook County Fair in Sundance. There are many award opportunities following the pageant including a saddle, buckles, sashes, gift cards, breast collars, accessories and more. The 2020 pageant will be July 17 (horsemanship) and 18 (...
Doug Miyamoto, Director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, announced last week that applications are now being taken for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), an initiative that aims to support farmers and ranchers whose operation has been impacted by the pandemic. Unlike some programs initiated by the CARES Act, Miyamoto said, this one is designed specifically for ag and provides “an avenue for direct payments”. COVID-19 has disrupted domestic and international markets, he said, and we have all watched what’s happened with...
It’s hardly a secret that Wyoming fishing is top-notch, especially with ten blue-ribbon trout fisheries across the state. But, the first Saturday in June the fishing gets a little better — because it’s free. On June 6, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites anglers to celebrate Free Fishing Day. Each year, the Game and Fish designates the first Saturday of National Boating and Fishing Week as a free fishing day when anyone can fish in Wyoming – Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park excluded – without a fishing license....
Speeding – Julie Ann Newey, Gillette, 89/80, $88; Arun K. Bussa, CO, 86/70, $135; Chelsea K. Chapin, Gillette, 88/75, $110; Wanda R. Fanning, TX, 91/75, $125; Jon R. Jacobson, ND, 87/70, $130; Adillia Leiva Dejuarez, CA, 91/80, $100; Mark D. Coleman, Gillette, 92/70, $165; Jacob D. Brawley, Riverton, 44/30, $141; Ashley J. Ryan, Gillette, 86/75, $100 No Auto Insurance – Susan M. White, Cheyenne, 98/80, $555 No Valid Certificate of Title, Certificate of Registration and License Plates – Cesar Haro, CO, $125 Fail to Drive Vehicle Within Singl...
May 25 – Six traffic stops. Animal complaint; loose livestock on property which is civil issue, nothing criminal. Five motorist assists. Shooting complaint; unfounded as people were target practicing which is not illegal in county. Assist to Keyhole State Park. Trespassing complaint. Subject booked into jail. May 26 – Four VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Motorist assist. Two EMS pages. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol with traffic stop. Intoxicated subject pedestrian. Subject booked into jail. Business check in Pine Haven. May 27 – Four VIN checks....
