Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The trappings of fall will be on full display next weekend at the annual Sundance Pumpkin Patch festival, an opportunity for adults to pick out the perfect squash while the kids enjoy cider, carnival games and wagon rides. All the usual favorites will be available, says organizer Joni Spaulding. “This year, we will also have a cider press, you can bring your own apples and he will press them for you,” she says of the festival’s newest attraction. “He’s even going to stay later if people still have apples that need pressed. It will be a free cu...
chool in Crook County is meeting the Wyoming Department of Education’s performance expectations – or, in the case of Moorcroft High School (MHS), exceeding them. This being the second year of WY-TOPP assessments, overwhelmingly positive test results for 2018-19 have also given Crook County School District insight into improvements that have been made over the last year, says Superintendent Mark Broderson, and the hard work of the staff “Every building showed improvement and showed growth, which is exactly what you want,” says Broderson of the...
Volunteers are needed from all parts of the county to serve on the reorganized Crook County Veterans’ Memorial Committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing applications for names that will be added to the memorial on the county courthouse lawn. The committee vets the names submitted, which are then added to the memorial on an annual basis, usually in August. The committee is reorganizing following the retirement of Earl Gray in May, when the county commissioners agreed to initiate a n...
The Sundance High School team of Allie Crawford, Tairyn Richards, Sheridan Schubarth and Sydney Robinson were named this year’s 2A Wyoming State Golf Champions during the state meet in Lusk on Saturday. Schubarth, who finished the tourney at 199, claimed the best girl’s individual score. For a complete rundown of the teams’s scores, see page 13....
Hunting season is upon us once again and Game Warden Chris Teter is confident it’s going to be a good one. Despite a few potential issues for those who don’t have access to private land, he says, populations are generally high and the opportunities should be broad. Elk Elk season will be something of a mixed bag this year, Teter says, depending on where you plan to hunt. “Hunters who have good access to the private land where the majority of the elk are have being doing fairly well, while public land hunters are going to have a little bit l...
Just off the interstate near Beulah, a parcel of land began a transformation at the weekend from old arena to new place of worship. Pastor Tom Karp hopes that Black Hills Cowboy Church will be open for business by the end of year, combining church services with roping, barrel racing and skeet shooting. “All of our ministries are either arena based – team roping, barrel racing, horse training, all of those kinds of things – or outdoor ministries, so skeet shooting, archery, trail rides,” Karp say...
It wouldn’t be possible without support from the community, says Tanja Miller of Alpenthal’s Dairy Goats, who organized the Black Hills Dairy Goat Association’s Dairy Goat Show at the fairgrounds over the weekend. This was the second year Crook County hosted its own goat show and, says Miller, numbers were up considerably. “We were bigger this year than last year,” she says. “We had 240 goats and we have two rings, so we actually show 480 animals in less than 12 hours – on top of four showmans...
Lee Engberg, 80, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Friends and family may sign his online guestbook and leave written condolences for the family at blackhillsfuneralhome.com.... Full story
Luann Borgialli, 59 of Wright, Wyoming, passed away peacefully after a courageous 11½ year battle with cancer. Her family was by her side on September 16, 2019, in Gillette, Wyoming, and she is now happily rejoicing with her Lord. She spent every available minute learning about Jesus as He walked in His time. Luann was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Lyndon and Lydia (Rinehart) Childs on January 24, 1960. She grew up on the family ranch outside of Upton, Wyoming, where she attended school a... Full story
Mary Ann P. Pulse, 89, of Cheyenne passed away September 18, 2019 at Lifecare Center. She was born December 12, 1929, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Henry and Anna Kramer. She married Ronald H. Pulse on July 23, 1949, in Fort Madison. She was a librarian and teachers aid in the Sundance, Wyoming School District. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Electa chapter #6 Order of Easter Star, Rebekah’s, Past Guardian of Job’s Daughters Bethel #43 and was very active in church and com... Full story
1 Years Ago The Times September 24, 1919 P.J. Scott had an experience with an unruly team in the mountains the other day which he will remember for a long time to come. He had already been kicked by one of the horses and was favoring one leg considerably as a result, and to satiate the determination of destruction, the team proceeded to string out the wagon and harness. Mr. Scott says he has dispensed with their services. The H.S. boys and girls organized basket ball teams this week. Boys team: Captain, Ellis Sluss; Manager, Mr. Barnes;...
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. 307-283-1006. 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...
Our Thanks Thank you Crook County community for showing your support at our fair time 50/50 raffles! Because of you Crook County Medical Services District’s newly established Community Action Fund was able to provide much needed prevention support to Crook County Family Violence and Sexual Assault. A special thank you goes out to Cynthia Lummis, former U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s at-large Congressional District and Tyler Young with the Lazy L Band for donating their winnings back to thi...
A Sundance man faces multiple charges related to sexual abuse of a minor in the second and third degrees. Harry Lee Ballard III allegedly attempted to initiate sexual contact with a juvenile female several times over the course of three years. On July 9, Crook County Sheriff’s Office received information from an out-of-state department of family services regarding a possible sexual assault that occurred in this county. The victim was brought in for a forensic interview by the local police department and the sheriff’s office received the aud...
The trial of Lesley Raber for aggravated homicide by vehicle will be preceded by a Daubert hearing before District Judge Thomas Rumpke. The hearing will determine whether or not the testimony of an expert witness is valid. The hearing will consider a motion made by the State to dismiss the testimony of an expert hired by the defendant to review the crash scene and vehicles and provide a report based on his experience in crash scene investigations and reconstruction. According to the state’s motion, “a report was never provided by the defendant...
Sept. 9-15 Sept. 9 – Three paper services. Six VIN checks. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted two separate stalled motorists. Detention Deputy transported inmate to appointment. Deputy investigated suspicious circumstance. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for concealed carry permit. Deputy did business checks. Three requests for EMS services. Three requests for Fire Department: two fires, one traffic control. Sept. 10 – Two paper services. Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Deputy handled call for Hulett Police. Deputy and K-9 partner did dem...
Sept. 14 – House watch and business checks. Traffic stop. Sept. 15 – House watch and business checks. Report of dog running loose; owner contacted. Traffic stop. Sept. 16 – House watch and business checks. Vehicle lock out. Three bar checks. Four traffic stops. Sept. 17 – House watch and business checks. Three bar checks. Seven traffic stops. Sept. 18 – House watch and business checks. Vehicle lock out. Three bar checks. Seven traffic stops. Sept. 19 – House watch and business checks. Report of young child wandering neighborhood alone; pare...
Speeding – Cheryl Y. Brannan, Gillette, 28/20, $85; Casey Schomer, Gillette, 29/20, $85; (minor), Gillette, 30/20, $85; Amy Anderson, Gillette, 33/20, $85; Garrett T. Michael, Gillette, 35/30, $85; Emily B. Muller, Gillette, 39/30, $85; Stephen D. Gray, Casper, 40/30, $85; Richard J. Loya, Gillette, 41/30, $85; Noel M. Ornelas, Gillette, 41/30, $110; Ryan White, Gillette, 41/30, $110; Jocelyn Tran, CA, 50/30, $145; Laura S. Swendson, CA, 57/45, $105; Rodney B. Middleton, MO, 63/45, $145; Mickey J. Fisher, Sundance, 68/50, $135; Steven L. S...
I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. Romans 16:19 Simple is a good word and can take us far. In the context of Romans 16:19 it conveys the meaning of innocence, unmixed and pure as in wine or metal. This simple, pure innocence holds what is good and plainly see what is bad. It is the result of the wisdom of good embracing the totality of evil. Life is straightforward if only we are sensible enough to realize that good and evil must be kept separate. Simplicity (the return to innocence) begins with the repentance of...
Dear Editor: Although it has been four years since we moved to Crook County, we recently attended our first Sundance High School football game. We were not prepared for what we experienced. Expecting the typical field rivalry and friction, attitudes and social drama among students and intense, aggressive players, we found none of this. The U.S. Patriots showed exemplary sportsmanship toward the Lusk team, obviously cultured by good coaching and school leadership. The students that we observed, sat among and socialized with were all cheerful,...
During my time as Treasurer, I have seen thousands of individuals across the State of Wyoming locate money being held by our Unclaimed Property Division. Some of these checks have been in the six-figure range, and the rightful owner may not have ever been paid if not for the Unified Unclaimed Property laws in our great state. I have seen first-hand how effective this program can be, yet our federal government doesn’t want to turn over nearly $26 billion in savings bonds (an estimated $45 million belonging to Wyomingites) that have reached m...
I suspect my pups will be downright distraught when we reach the end of this summer of long walks on green grass – but I can tell you for sure who won’t be. There’s a herd of squirrels in my back yard that is quickly evolving into an angry mob, and I’m worried about their nuts. I should probably start from the beginning. As we all know, I have a storied history with bushy-tailed varmints, both here and back in the homeland. I have loved them since I was a teenager in chocolate-brown trouser...
There will be a free barbecue sponsored by the Hulett Roping Club, Sun., Sept., 29. Food will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This barbecue is their way of saying thank you to all the people who help and all of those who work to put on the Hulett Rodeo. This includes the community, sponsors, spectators and all of those who work to put on the Hulett Rodeo. Served at the barbecue will be steak (cooked over an open pit), beans, chips, biscuits and gravy, cookies, juice and coffee. Please bring your own table service and time to visit with...
The 2019 boating season is winding down, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations throughout the state are set to close. The last day of operation for many check stations is Sunday, Sept. 22. Wyoming law requires that any watercraft entering the state from Mar. 1 to Nov. 30 must be inspected for AIS before launching in Wyoming. With check stations closing Sept. 22, if coming from South Dakota, you must plan ahead to have your boat mandatory inspection during October and November. “Game and Fis...
The Sundance and Moorcroft schools are in need of local beef! If you would like to donate please follow these three easy steps: 1. Call Sturgis Meats and set a date for slaughter. 2. Contact a Crook County Cattlewoman or (email [email protected]), to let us know the date and designate the school. 3. Take cow to Sturgis and tell them it is for the Crook County School District. The cattlewomen will contact the school district to let them know when the beef will be in, who donated and which school it needs to go to. The school district will...
