Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will eliminate the legally embattled Alkali Creek elk feedground in coming years as the threat of chronic wasting disease looms. The Bridger-Teton National Forest feedground, the lowest elevation of three in the Gros Ventre River valley, had been studied and then authorized for long-term use in 2015. But four environmental groups hit the forest with a lawsuit, winning in 2018. Rather than appealing or spending years studying the feedground’s impacts to address the judge’s concerns, the Forest Servi...
The Sundance cross country runners were in Wright this past week, where each race saw two Bulldogs placing in the top 20. Tori Wheeler and Darcy Flahaven were in the top 20 for the girls’ varsity race, finishing fourth and 17th respectively. The boys’ varsity race had two boys placing in the top 10 as Hunter Skeens and Titus Schelling finished in fourth and seventh while Kort McLaughlin came in 30th. Britt Wheeler and Riley Marchant were the top two finishers for the girl’s junior high division and remaining close, placing sixth and ninth...
The University of Wyoming accorded a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree upon Taitlyn Lea Preus of Pine Haven at the completion of the 2019 summer semester....
The Sundance seventh graders are starting the annual Watkins Fundraiser. The fundraiser will run from October 2-23. Products should be delivered by November 17 unless a backorder occurs. This has been a valuable money-maker for this class for two decades. Watkins has been in business for 150 years. The product line includes spices, extracts, seasonings, sauces, soup bases, liniments, lotions, health supplements and cleaning solutions. Please contact any Sundance seventh grader, Lance Hofland or Lisa Dutton at Sundance High School for further...
The Sundance Lady Bulldogs continued their winning on the court as they took on the Newcastle Doggies for the Homecoming festivities this past Friday. With a back and forth of points and lead changes in the first game, it came down to the wire. With the score tied at 24, the Bulldogs were able to rally together for three more points to gain the 27-25 advantage over the Doggies. The Bulldogs continued that excellent teamwork as they raced out to a 7-1 lead to start the second game. While the...
Homecoming week in Sundance pitted the #3 US Patriots against the Wright Panthers on a blustery Friday night. After a 30-minute lightening delay, the Patriots started with the ball but were forced to punt it away on their first possession. The threatening Patriot defense came to the field ready to play, starting out with a strong sack on the Panther quarterback on first play. Wright was unable to shake the Patriot defense and was forced to punt the ball away; however, a fumble on the reception...
On September 26, the Crook County Special Olympics team competed in their Area Games in Sheridan. They will be competing at State Games in Casper October 10. Bowling Results: Weston Allred and Evin Anderson placed second, Bren Anderson and Wade Byrne placed fifth, Kyle Biggs and Spencer Ward placed first, Jarod Bray and Henry Hodges placed third, Macie Breaux and Kymberlee Wells placed fifth, Jory Browen placed third, Chance Duvall and Kamby Schuler placed second, Chase Garman and Andrew McCue...
The 2005 Women’s Cross Country Team was inducted into the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame during the 2019 Swarm Week celebration at Black Hill State University. Coached by Scott Walkinshaw, the 2005 Women’s Cross Country Team earned second place at the NAIA National Meet and were Dakota Athletic Conference and Region III Champions....
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering its game warden exam online for individuals interested in applying to be a game warden in Wyoming. The deadline to apply for the exam is Dec. 2, 2019. To qualify for the exam, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree, or receive their degree by April 1, 2020, in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or other closely related field. Applicants who pass the exam and other minimum qualifications may be offered an online interview. Selected candidates from the o...
Q: “How can I tell the difference between a gray wolf and a coyote?” A: Gray wolves and coyotes are the largest of the five canid (dog-like) species found in Wyoming and are easily distinguishable in most circumstances. Here are some of the key differences that can help you figure out which you saw: • Habitat: Gray wolves primarily inhabit forested mountain regions in northwest Wyoming whereas coyotes can be found in all habitats throughout the state. • Size: Wyoming gray wolves weigh around...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Roger Connett Cody Galloway Chairman Vice-Chairman September 9, 2019 Members Present: Members Absent: Visitors: Staff: Chairman, Roger Connett Mary Yemington Tim Lyons Vice Chairman, Cody Galloway Rodney Geil Chairman, Roger Connett did not call to order the regular meeting of the Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission September 9, 2019 because he did not have a quorum. Next Regular Meeting Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Crook County Courthouse...
MINUTES of MEETING BOARD of TRUSTEES CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Preparing Today for Success Tomorrow CCSD#1 will prepare & empower all students for successful, lifelong learning through effective teaching. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Crook County School District #1 was held in Sundance WY, Monday, September 16, 2019, at the hour of 6:00 PM at Sundance Elementary. ROLL CALL The meeting opened with the following present: Chairman Brian Marchant; Trustees Randy Gill, Thayne Gray, Dena Mills, Ken Rathbun, and...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) September 3rd Regular Board Meeting CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:24 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the USDA Service Center, 117 South 21st Street, Sundance, Wyoming. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Ted Parsons, Wanda Burget, Lily Altaffer, Jennifer Hinkhouse Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call-in) Guests: NRCS District Conservationist Keela Deaton OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS NRCS Update- Ms. Deaton reported that two cover crop contracts we...
Forget everything you think you know about tacos! In honor of National Taco Day, October 4, let’s look at the history of tacos, what makes an authentic taco, and consider the limitless variations of this delicious food. Some historians say the Spanish introduced tacos to Mexico, but anthropologists say there is evidence of people in Mexico eating tacos filled with small fish, locusts, and snails before the 16th century. Authentic, traditional tacos are almost always served in soft tortillas. The hard shell taco Americans know today was i...
