Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Kids gathered on Thursday at both of Sundance’s schools to hear a presentation from Rachel’s Challenge, a program that promotes the legacy of Rachel Joy Scott. The young girl was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy, but what she became known for were the simple acts of humanity and kindness she had loved to perform. The transformational power of her story was used to create the challenge, which promotes a more positive climate in schools. Her vision was to start a cha...
Surprising thought it may seem this close to cooler weather, Fire Warden Doug Leis would like the community to be aware that fire season may finally have arrived. Two small incidents last Wednesday afternoon could mark the beginning of a period during which plenty of fuel and dry conditions causes more fires to spark than the county has seen so far all year. “I think our fire season is probably going to be starting about this time this year, if the conditions dry out from here,” Leis nods. On Wednesday afternoon, county volunteers assisted by t...
Landowners gathered on Tuesday morning for the official formation of the Kara Circle and Windy Way Improvement and Service District, an effort approved by the county commissioners in November. The intent of the district is to maintain the roads for the use of residents, requiring each member to pay an equal amount to fund such things as plowing and gravel. The public hearing that was held on Tuesday morning allowed interested parties to comment on the accuracy of the map and associated...
Ron and Steff Mummert throw candy as they maneuver their 1979 Dodge Warlock 2 along the parade path in Pine Haven on Saturday. The parade was part of the Pine Haven Days celebration that included a pancake breakfast, parade and fish fry. Over 200 people were estimated to have been in attendance for the fish fry, which was sponsored by the Northeastern Wyomng Walleye Association. Musical entertainment kept the participants’ toes tapping until midnight....
Faith A. Tebo, 74, of Sundance, Wyoming, went home to our Lord on Sunday, the Lord’s day, September 1, 2019, at home in Sundance. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story
Marie Alana (Petera) Vetsch went home with her Lord Jesus on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 8:25 a.m. She passed away from cancer. Marie was born on July 15, 1941, in Wood, South Dakota, to parents Frank “Cap” Eugene Petera and Phyllis Eva (Draine) Petera. The family moved to Wyoming in 1944 when Marie was three. They lived in a log cabin on Lytle Creek between Hulett, Wyoming and Devils Tower. Her father worked there on the Hart Sawmills. Marie and family later moved to Sundance, Wyoming, where Ma... Full story
1 Years Ago The Times September 3, 1919 Charley Oudin, late of the U.S. marines, is among Sundance friends today, hale and hearty. Robert Bomar, one of the first Crook County boys to enlist in 1917 and was a member of the 148th field artillery, sent home folks word that he had arrived in the United States. He is expected home soon. Mel Dudrey is the new contractor on the Sundance-Moorcroft mail line and is prepared to make his first trip on Friday of this week. Mel has had experience on this...
In conjunction with the annual meeting of the Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation, Northern Cheyenne medicine woman Alaina Buffalo Spirit will bless the bonebed at the Site. The event will be held September 14, 2019. The annual meeting will be held in the excavation building at the Vore Site; the blessing ceremony will follow at 10:30 am. From 11 am to 2 pm, the SkyWindWorld kites will fly over the sinkhole and tours of the site will be offered. No admission will be charged. The Vore Buffalo Jump Archa...
FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP BROWN BAG LUNCHEON: Thursday, September 26, at 12 p.m. Falls are the leading cause of death in older adults. Come learn several strength-training exercises to help prevent falls and ways to make your home more fall-proof. This is a sit, watch and learn event; no participation is required. Call the library to RSVP. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE: Monday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library Programming: TODDLER...
During the month of August, the Pantry served 162 people. This included11new clients, 48 under the age of 18, and 48 over the age of 60.Wealso shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve approximately 175 youth in their areas. The Moorcroft Food Pantry is now located in the Sharon’s Home Health building at 116 N Littlehorn Ave. September 2019 pantry dates and times: Sundance – Fri., Sept. 6 and 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moorcroft – Tues., Sept. 10 and 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hulett – Wed...
Thank You Monday Aug 12, was the state mandated 6 hour training for all route, activity and sub drivers for Crook County Schools. Forty-five drivers attended, refreshing them on district and state policies, along with additional training from Campbell County trainers. Thank you to all the local business who generously donated door prizes to the drivers....
Interior secretary says electric bikes in parks OK JACKSON (WNE) — The U.S. Secretary of the Interior has made a top-down decision about the use of electric bikes on National Park Service lands, bucking policies that today are set individually by parks. Going forward, electric bikes, aka e-bikes, will be on an even playing field with human-powered bicycles, according to a policy memorandum that Interior Secretary David Bernhardt signed Thursday and gave to the media Friday. “E-bikes are allowed where traditional bicycles are allowed,” the f...
By Rep. Jared Olsen, R-Cheyenne, and Rep. Tyler Lindholm, R-Sundance President Trump in June chose not to respond to Iran’s downing of an unmanned U.S. drone with a strike military advisers told him might kill hundreds of Iranians, inviting escalation that would increase the risk to American military personnel in the region. This month, the President announced his consideration of a peace agreement that could lead to withdrawal of our nearly two decade-long troop presence in Afghanistan. On both occasions, among those most critical of the P...
Dear Editor, On October 24, 1944, a Japanese freighter, the Arisan Maru, was sunk while transporting 1800 Allied POWs from the Philippines to another POW Camp, possibly in Taiwan. There were six POW survivors. Among the POWs lost, nine were from Wyoming. American Legion Post 19 has erected a monument honoring these nine men. The monument will be dedicated Thursday, October 24, 2019, the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Arisan Maru, at Riverton Veterans Park. One man, Martin Gianchino, enlisted from Crook County, Aladdin. I am attempting...
A convoy of 60 Minis wiggled their way through the serpentine streets of Oxford last week to mark the 60th anniversary since the first of them rolled off the assembly line. My family has a history with the iconic British motors, and I see a surprising number of them here in Wyoming, but I have yet to claim a Mini of my own. Even so, they are my all-time favorite vehicle (unless you count my childhood bicycle, which I loved more than life itself). They are sprightly, instantly recognizable and...
The Black Hills Dairy Goat Association is gearing up for its second dairy goat show on September 21 and the deadline is coming up this week. Enthusiasts will flock from the Black Hills area to show off their breeding efforts; if you would like to join the fun, your entries must be in by September 6. This year’s event will once again be taking place at the fair barn at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Sundance. It will include two rings for bucks and junior/senior does (separately sanctioned). Organizers are tentatively planning to include c...
Moorcroft resident Jeffrey Oliver has been given a suspended sentence and fine on charges related to an incident in November, 2018 in which police responded to a report of credit card fraud and discovered marijuana and methamphetamine at a residence. Moorcroft Police Department responded to a local address in the early evening of November 7 to follow up on an alert of credit card fraud that allegedly took place at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. The officer reported a strong odor of burnt marijuana at the residence. When told that the officer had probabl...
Aug. 24 – House watch and business checks completed. Courtesy ride from Crook County Memorial Hospital to RV park. VIN inspection. Three bar checks. Nine traffic stops. Aug. 25 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer investigated hit and run. Two traffic stops. Aug. 26 – House watch and business checks completed. Officer assisted EMS and Life Flight. Two traffic stops. Aug. 27 – House watch and business checks completed. Lost property report. Two VIN inspections. Vehicle lock out. Assisted DFS. Two traffic stops. Aug. 28 – House...
Aug. 26 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputy investigated welfare check; all okay. Deputy investigated hit and run crash. Deputy did business check at Aladdin Store; all okay. Three requests made for EMS services. Request for fire department assistance with LifeFlight. Aug. 27 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Pat...
Speeding – Michael K. Gray, AL, 46/30, $135; Callan Scott Brothers, Gillette, $85; Dennis J. Kartman, WI, 59/45, $125; Cassandra L. Otte, Gillette, 43/30, $85; Nathaniel R. Coffee, Gillette, 68/50, $145; Jeremy R. Carr, FL, 88/75, $110; Raffaele Maisto, Italy, 96/75, $150; Marty M. Melvin, TX, 89/80, $88; Alec C. Lambres, Gillette, 85/80, $15; Jordan B. Tellez, CO, 97/80, $130; Susan H. George, CA, 82/70, $105; Branden H. Baker, Gillette, 40/30, $125; Anne M. Eickner, WI, 88/75, $110; Thomas J. Riedel, WA, 89/80, $88; Ramey L. Lake, N...
The Upton-Sundance Patriots travelled to Deadwood to face off against the Diggers for zero week. Neither the Diggers nor two rain delays would stop the Patriots from taking home a 44-8 victory. Jayden Caylor was a force to be reckoned with as the Patriots took the field. Rushing for 245 yards and scoring four touchdowns on the night, he could not be stopped. Caylor put the first 12 points on the board for the Patriots with a 39-yard run and a 67-yard reception from quarterback Brad Kruger. Jess Claycomb rounded out the first quarter scoring...
The Sundance cross country team made their way to Newcastle for the Mallo Meet on Friday. Hunter Skeens was the top Bulldog to cross the finish line, placing fourth in the boys’ varsity with a time of 19:07. Titus Schelling rounded out the top 10 with a time of 20:51. In the girls’ varsity run, Tori Wheeler placed sixth with a time of 24:37 and Darcy Flahaven finished 13th with a time of 29:40. The junior high Bulldogs also competed at Newcastle. Finishing in the top ten on the boys side, Deklan...
The Lady Bulldogs took to the court on Friday at the Lingle Tournament. Facing off against five different teams, the Lady Bulldogs were able to come out on top of each match. Senior Bulldog Laney Dungey was able to throw down 24 kills and pick up 34 digs throughout the tournament while fellow teammate Aftyn Marchant served up 12 aces. The Lady Bulldogs will be back in action on Tuesday as they host the Upton Bobcats and Saturday as they travel for the CCHS invite. Stats from the games: Scores – SHS vs. Guernsey: 25-18, 25-16 SHS vs. Lusk: 2...
The SHS girls came in second last Friday at the Wright Fall Invite. Sheridan Schubarth placed fourth, Irene Finn took eighth and Allie Crawford and Tairyn Richards were in a three-way tie for ninth. The boys’ team placed fifth. Girls Teams: Tongue River – 359 Sundance – 363 Upton – 369 Lusk – 412 Boys Teams: Wright – 382 Thunder Basin – 392 Lusk – 403 Tongue River – 405 Sundance – 494 Individual SHS Girls: Sheridan Schubarth – 113 Irene Finn – 124 Allie Crawford – 126 Tairyn Richards – 126 Syd...
Grandparents Day Lunch is Thursday, September 12 starting at 11:10 a.m. in the Sundance Elementary Gymnasium. RSVP to the SES Office by Friday, September 6. Adult meal tickets must be purchased in the SES Office prior to going through the line. An adult meal costs $5. If you wish to pay for a grandparent meal, please notify the office to have a meal ticket waiting. Lunch schedule for September 12: Kindergarten – 11:10 a.m., first grade – 11:20 a.m., second grade– 11:30 a.m., third grade– 11:40 a.m., 4th Grade – 11:50 a.m., 5th Grade – 11:55 a...
