Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The official kick-off to holidays will be making its way down Main Street this Friday to the "Sweet Refrain of Christmas." The lighted parade will be complemented by local events both before and after the decorated vehicles wend their merry way through town. This year's entries will be judged in three categories, including business and organization, most unique and best use of theme. Line-up will begin at 4:30 p.m. near the hospital and the parade itself will set off at 5:30 p.m. The winners of...
Despite a few local COVID-19 infections leading to stays at Crook County Memorial Hospital over recent days, visitation is still open for hospital inpatients at this time – and is no longer limited for visits to the long-term care unit. However, Lyons notes that visitation did have to shut down temporarily last week due to an outbreak of RSV, a common respiratory virus. As of the beginning of this week, the outbreak is considered contained. “We have had no further cases and are opening up to full visitation in the LTC,” says Micki Lyons, CEO f...
Wyoming joined a ten-state coalition to fight the federal rule that was to be imposed through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and would require healthcare workers to be vaccinated. On Monday, Governor Mark Gordon announced that the coalition’s lawsuit challenging the mandate had seen its first success. According to the governor, a preliminary injunction was issued on Monday by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. The injunction halts implementation and enforcement of the rule. “Because it is evi...
Without participation from its members, the American Legion post that serves Sundance and the surrounding area may be forced to disband. Members are asked to attend a meeting next week to decide the post’s future. At this time, Post #45 does not have enough actively participating members to conduct its business. This business, which is conducted at regular meetings, includes such necessary tasks as electing officers and planning events. American Legion posts typically work to provide a support network for local veterans, sponsor youth Boys S...
Keaton Mills, Jerol Nehl and Levi Rudloff (top photo) were recently named as All-Conference football players for the 2A East conference. Rudloff was also named as a All-State selection. Joining the SHS young men, Upton High's Nathan Baker, Reece Barritt, Luca Brooks and Aiden Coberly rounded out the Patriot's All-Conference honorees. Barritt and Baker both joined Rudloff with All-State selections. Sundance's Cana McInerney and Tyrianna Holloman (bottom photo) were named as Al...
FBI Denver has issued a warning to residents of Wyoming that it’s a good idea to practice caution while buying items online. Cyber scams affect thousands of people in America each year and scammers are known to take advantage of the holiday season. Two scams are particularly common at this time of the year: non-delivery or non-payment and phishing. In a non-delivery scam, a buyer pays for goods or services online, but never receives them. A non-payment scam is the opposite: goods or services are shipped, but the seller is never paid. A...
Eugene Ewing, 92 of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on November 25, 2021. Eugene Austin Ewing was born in Sundance, Wyoming, on September 10, 1929, to Durward William and Ester Mae (Warner) Ewing. Gene attended Beulah school in first and second grades, and the school is still standing. His parents divorced when he was seven years old. He moved to Denver at the age of nine, with his father, and attended school there. At the age of 12, he returned to the Moskee area and lived with his mother...
1 Years Ago Dec. 1, 1921 Dr. Clarenbach reports an increase in population of Crook County, a boy arriving Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Mowry on Beaver Creek, and a girl came to grace the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ogden. The ranch home of Herman Summers on Arch creek was totally destroyed by fire one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Summers are residing at the ranch east of Sundance this winter and George Summers was alone at the Arch creek place, being engaged in field brushing. When his attention was called by the smoke, the fire...
The library will be closed Fri., Dec, 24, for Christmas. We are still doing curbside and delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. We have numerous magazines available for a two-week checkout. Art of the West is a Western art publication for fine art collectors and enthusiasts. From seasoned to up-and-coming artists, the subject matter covers the old West, the working cowboy of today, Native Americans throughout history, landscapes and seascapes, wildlife and much more. Displays: Jean Adams’ bird collection. If you have a collection you...
A California woman has been arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into a jail after she turned herself in on an active warrant and it was found that she had alcohol in her purse and two controlled substances hidden within her person. According to court reports, Paige Poor arrived in the front lobby of the Crook County Sheriff’s Office on November 15 to turn herself in on an active warrant. At that time, she denied having any illegal drugs or alcohol on her person or among her belongings when questioned. As Poor was booked into c...
Nov. 22 – VIN check. Four traffic stops. Two traffic complaints. Fingerprints for outside employment. Trespassing complaint. Motorist assist. Sundance business checks. House watches. Two EMS pages. Two fire pages. Nov. 23 – Eight VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Civil assist. Harassment complaint. Alarm. Trespass complaint. Suspicious vehicle. Sundance house watches. Sundance business complaint. EMS page. Nov. 24 – VIN check. Paper service. Booked in three new inmates. Motorist assist. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Male subje...
Speeding – Kaylee Lessert, SD, 89/75, $130; Sukhvir Brar, CA, 111/80, $215; Guillermo Trevino, TX, 88/70, $150; Richard Craig McCauley, CA, 89/75, $130; Olivier P. Kanuty, FL, 65/45, $170; Eloise Bellingham, NY, 64/45, $155; Melba Marlin, OK, 92/80, $120; Joel E. Pead, Afton, 80/70, $115; Keith R. Reinhard, Gillette, 95/75, $160; Albert Torok, NJ, 87/70, $145; Carol A. Jordan, Aladdin, 89/70, $155; Carol A. Jordan, Aladdin, 88/75, $125; Tana Sikkenga, Gillette, 90/75, $135; Debbra Peterson, Midwest, 84/75, $103; Jamie Grimes, Gillette, 8...
Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. ~ Gen. 1:3-4 Light. The first thing God created and placed over the earth and declared good. Light. Provides the ability to see not only what is, but what isn’t. It simultaneously illuminates and illustrates the beauty of his creation. Light also allows humanity the comprehension of the where, even if not initially understanding why we are. Light permits God to lead if we are willing to follow His p...
We never have arguments about the things you’d expect in this office. It’s not current events or politics, philosophy or even sports, because that would make this a normal place to work, populated by normal people. Last Tuesday, smack in the middle of getting the week’s issues ready for print, we had a knock-down, drag-out fight. It was about dried fruit, and for the record: I was right. It began when your newspaper editor announced that he was planning to make a “mincemeat pie.” I think he was...
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of Powder River Energy Corporation’s (PRECorp or the Cooperative) Application for authority to increase its Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) by $1,386,882 per annum, effective January 1, 2022, to reflect a change in the average wholesale power costs. 1. PRECorp is a non-profit cooperative public utility as defined in Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), subject to the Comm...
BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WYOMING The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, December 13, 2021, and subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming. DOCKET NO. / APPLICANT / MATTER / S-T-R / FORMATION / COUNTY 800-2021 / Oildigger Resources / Flare Gas;...
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: DUSTIN J. HEYING and DAXTON J. HEYING, MINOR CHILDREN. Doc. No. AD-4089 LEGAL NOTICE OF ADOPTION DEBRA LYNN HEYING, whose address is unknown, take notice that DUSTIN HEYING AND SHANNON HEYING have petitioned the Sixth Judicial District Court, County of Crook, Wyoming, docket number AD-4089 for the adoption of the minor children and the following relief: The parental rights of Debra Lynn Heying to the minor children should be...
RER coming to Upton NEWCASTLE (WNE) — Rare Element Resources, or RER, will open its test facility in Upton, where it will process elements from RER’s Bearlodge mine located 12 miles from Sundance. RER is an energy company specializing in mining rare earth elements to provide them to technology companies. According to George Byers, vice president of RER, the search for a test facility site started about 10 years ago. “The industrial park (in Upton) was a good choice because No. 1, you guys all wanted it,” Byers said. “Upton . . . has got the a...
FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH AND PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; REQUIRED NOTICES NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF CONTRACT To all persons, firms, or corporations who have any claim for any work done, or any material furnished to Dan Hart Patrol Service, LLC., 1405 Highway 16, Upton Wyoming 82730 for the Town of Hulett Landfill Closure – Earthworks. You are hereby notified that the Town of Hulett, 401 Sager Street, Hulett WY 82720, has accepted final completion according to the Contract Documents and rules set forth in the contract between the Town of Hule...
FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH AND PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR; REQUIRED NOTICES NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF CONTRACT To all persons, firms, or corporations who have any claim for any work done, or any material furnished to Erosion Control Applications, Inc., 901 E Orangethorpe Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801 for the Town of Hulett Landfill Closure – Geosynthetics Installation. You are hereby notified that the Town of Hulett, 401 Sager Street, Hulett WY 82720, has accepted final completion according to the Contract Documents and rules set forth in the c...
Proclamation of Election for Vista West Improvement District On March 21, 2022, there shall be an election held for one (1) Board Seat of the Vista West Improvement District by mail ballot for a four-year term. The term date will commence April 1, 2022, and run through March 2026. Any qualified elector residing within the Vista West Improvement District may file an application for this position. If an application form is requested the form shall be distributed by email to residents who have Internet, and postal mail to all others. Application...
Powder River Energy (PRECorp) has requested permission from the Public Service Commission to increase its Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) by $1,386,882 per annum, effective on January 1, to reflect a change in wholesale power costs. This would lead to a modest increase on residential monthly bills. In a second filing, the cooperative is also asking to make changes to the heat rate discount offered to members who have permanent electric resistance heat or electric heat pump space heating systems. COPA is a mechanism that the cooperative uses to...
With a dramatic increase in its annual holiday giving program, the Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation recently teamed up with Basin Electric to donate a total of $10,000 to Sundance Senior Center, and Crook County Senior Services. "The Foundation's mission is to demonstrate our commitment to our senior citizens organizations in Crook County by helping improve their quality of service to their community," said Foundation Executive Director Jeff Bumgarner. "Because people in our communities...
