Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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On Oct 7, Welchie Patterson, Commander of American Legion Post #45, presented Past Commander Phil Colozzi with a certificate of achievement. This was awarded to Colozzi by Past National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer, for reaching his goal for recruitment of 100% for 2024. Phil thanked Terry Wilkerson for helping him achieve this goal....
The Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation (VBJF)will hold its annual meeting on October 19 at 10 a.m. at the Vore Buffalo Jump Archaeological Site located on Old Hwy 14 just west of Beulah, Wyoming. Tours will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and after the meeting until noon. VBJF board president Jacqueline Wyatt will provide an update on the state of the non-profit foundation. This year, the board will share recent progress toward exhibit development. The Foundation recently received a grant from the...
With funding now approved for the final stage of Old Stoney’s makeover, the Sundance City Council has turned its attention to the fine details of the Wyoming Business Council grant. City Attorney Mark Hughes reported at last week’s meeting that he has reviewed the paperwork and found no issue with it. However, he pointed out a couple of requirements that the council may not have been aware of, such as the need to submit periodic pay requests. He also noted that the wording of the council suggests that the city could be responsible for a pot...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Campbell County has been granted a primary disaster designation, with contiguous disaster declarations for five counties, including Crook. This designation acknowledges the damages and losses that have been caused by wildfire and opens access to emergency loans to meet recovery needs. “I appreciate USDA’s recognition of the incredible impacts Wyoming agriculture producers are experiencing this year due to wildfire,” Governor Mark Gordon commented in a press release. “Fire season...
Research appears to have confirmed that, despite the concerns of a landowner, little speeding takes place on the road leading up to Sundance West. Mayor Paul Brooks shared the issue with the council last week, explaining that the resident is not pleased with the speeds he is seeing from vehicles on the Canyon Rd, which has a limit of 20 mph. However, he said, he saw little evidence of this when he inspected the road for himself, and law enforcement reached the same conclusion. Sheriff Jeff Hodge confirmed that his deputies have found that...
A speed limit on Crook County’s dirt roads is not a number that can be arbitrarily set. The county commissioners have encountered requests to regulate driver speeds in recent months and so opted to invite a specialist to walk them through the process. Austin Woody of the Wyoming Tech Transfer Center, part of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science, was already familiar to the commission for his work in completing a speed study on Barlow Canyon Rd. Woody provided a detailed description of the process, explaining t...
1 Years Ago October 9, 1924 Matt Whalen, Ernest Pattinson and Jens Hjede of Aladdin were among those who came to hear Congressman Winter talk on topics of the day. W. M. “Billie” Baird died at his home in Durate, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 29, after an illness of long duration. Mr. Baird was an oldtimer in the Black Hills and Crook and Weston counties. He conducted the famous “21” ranch in Weston County, selling out 15 years ago to move to California. 75 Years Ago October 6, 1949 Sundance is a city without a water commissioner – at least for...
October 12 is National Savings Day. It serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential benefits and how they fit into your financial future. Regardless of your age, you should periodically review your Social Security Statement (Statement) using your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Your Statement is an easy-to-read summary of the estimated benefits you and your family could receive,...
Speeding – Jason Hess, Shelley, ID, 79/75, $10; Saber Garcia, Gillette, WY, 79/75, $10; Michael Brown, Washougal, WA, 80/75, $15; Rocky Bill Comer, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Ronald Schubach, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Jason Harkins, Billings, MT, 85/80, $15; Merline Whiteeagle, West Valley, UT, 85/75, $105; Stephanie Bowker, Wamsutter, WY, 79/70, $113; Wayne Ellis, West Des Moines, IA, 84/70, $130; Edward Bahr, Jackson, AL, 90/75, $135; Sammy P. Jochim, Gillette, WY, 95/80, $145; Roger T. Zacherle, Okanogan, WA, 95/75, $170; Eric Ray Marcus, N...
Sept. 30 – Seven VIN inspections. Three information. Two suspicious circumstances. Citizen assist. EMS page. Oct. 1 – Traffic stop. Three VIN inspections. Two paper services. Citizen assist. Two motorist assists. Animal complaint. EMS page. Oct. 2 – Traffic stop. Three inspections. Two paper services. Three business checks. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Fire ban violation. Suspicious circumstances. Oct. 3 – Four VIN inspections. Fingerprints. EMS call. Motorist assist. House watch. Business checks. Citizen assist. Eight E...
Did you know we have a Library of Things collection? You can check out lots of fun kits for a variety of activities. Check out our “Kitchen Kits”. These kits are for anyone wanting to give baking a try. From cookie cutters to decorating cakes there is a kit for you. Stop by and check one out. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Library meeting Tue., Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. PRO...
Average gasoline prices down again in Wyoming in the past week CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 57.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.79, while the highest was $3.99, a difference of $1.20 per gallon. The nat...
Have you ever discovered a key lime and wondered how different it is from the common Persian lime? There are two main types you’re likely to come across at the grocery store: the Persian lime and the Key lime. Persian Limes Persian limes, or Tahiti limes, are the variety most commonly found in grocery stores and recipes. They have origins in the region of southern Iraq and Persia, which is now Iran. They have thicker dark green skin, a characteristic oval shape with tapered ends, and are usually 2 to 2½-inches wide and 3 to 4 inches long. Pe...
Colonel Terry Wilkerson of Sundance served in the Wyoming National Guard for 26 years. When he retired in 1990, nobody is quite sure why he was not presented with the flags of his state and nation, but it was an oversight that Adjutant General Greg Porter was keen to remedy. Porter visited Sundance last week with the United States and Wyoming flags in hand, to perform a brief but heartfelt ceremony for the man he sees as a mentor. "Serving in the Guard is twofold: we serve our state and we...
Staff members from Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) were honored with two awards during the Wyoming Nurses Association's (WNA) annual convention at the end of September. An individual member of staff was presented with the Nursing Excellence in the Workplace Award, while the overall team received the Collaborative Practice Award. Katie Wolf, RN was the recipient of the Nursing Excellence in the Workplace Award, which is conferred upon "a registered nurse who has developed an...
Did you know we have a Library of Things collection? You can check out lots of fun kits for a variety of activities. Check out our “Memory Care Kits”. These are geared towards older adults with the goal of helping with memory and cognitive function. Each kit has some kind of game, a fidget or puzzle, plus more items that will engage the mind. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: MEETINGS: Crook County Library Board meeting Thur., Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Sundance. Crook County Library Foundation meeting Wed., Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in Hulett. Sundance Friends of the Lib...
Prepare your treasure hunting gear, because the Great Pumpkin Hunt is coming back for a second year with a veritable trove of prizes for the lucky winner. Hosted by Range, the contest will begin on October 21 this year. A single, real pumpkin with the Range logo will be waiting somewhere in Sundance, with daily clues to guide you towards it. Those clues will be announced on KZZI’s Eagle Country Wake Up Show and on @RangeConnected on Facebook. The pumpkin will be on public land or a public building. It will not be on a golf course or any p...
1 Years Ago October 2, 1924 Charlie Feldman came over from Williams Divide Monday to start on the long trip to his old home in Switzerland. Charlie has been farming in this country for many years and has concluded to spend his remaining time in the land of his birth. Fire at Hulett Tuesday evening destroyed the blacksmith shop of R. L. Tate and damaged the Hulett Mercantile company's store. It started from a gas explosion, and only prompt action by a large number of fighters saved the store...
With the return of Kenda Huseby DNP-C to Sundance Clinic, the Board of Trustees is no longer seeking a new solution that will allow Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) to continue providing mental health support to its patients. There was concern from members of the community earlier this year, when Huseby made the decision to leave the district. Huseby was recognized during the public comment period for her ability to offer mental as well as physical health support, and her patients asked what would happen in her absence. Hearing th...
Alongside a long list of counties in 41 states and 20 other counties in Wyoming, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering relief to farmers and ranchers in Crook County who have recently been impacted by drought. Producers will be given an extended amount of time to replace livestock and defer tax on any gains from forced sales or exchanges. This extension is offered when a region is listed as under exceptional, extreme or severe drought conditions at any point between September 1, 2023 and the end of August this year, as determined by...
The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...
Speeding – Shay Holloway, Florence, TX, 84/80, $10; Jason Marks, Billings, MT, 79/75, $10; Lily McCarty, Spearfish, SD, 79/75, $10; Benjamin Patten, Sheridan, WY, 85/80, $15; Jakob Kramer, Hawarden, IA, 80/75, $15; Ronald Garnett, Seaside, CA, 75/70, $15; Paul Hostettler, White Bear Lake, MN, 85/80, $15; Armando Hernandez Juarez, Powell, WY, 85/80, $15; Madeline Bauer, N. Salt Lake, UT, 85/80, $15; Ashlyn Dodd, Chicago, IL, 85/80, $15; Talya M. Detwiler, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Peter A. Lago, Hollister, CA, 79/70, $103; Robin Weiland, S...
Sept. 23 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Business checks. Two traffic hazards. Traffic complaint. Animal compliant. Assisted Hulett Police. Fingerprints. Fire page. EMS page. Sept. 24 – Three VIN checks. Information. REDDI report. Fingerprints. Citizen dispute. Citizen assist. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 25 – Three VIN checks. Fall. Citizen assist. Welfare check. Two coroner calls. Information. Other. Seven EMS pages. Sept. 26 – VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Welfare check. Traffic complaint. Information. Animal complaint. Chest p...
Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the national Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you. As we age, we have different needs, different ways we take care of our health and different nutrients we need to get from our food. But we don’t always have enough healthy food or the desire to prepare or eat a meal. Whether you need more food, healthier f...
Are you a friendly skeleton or a fun-loving ghost? Your help is needed to help the little ones celebrate Halloween at the annual Trunk or Treat. This year’s candy extravaganza is scheduled for October 26 and will take place, as usual, in the Sundance High School parking lot. The trunk-or-treating will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last for an hour, to be followed by the Halloween Carnival for little revelers inside the school. If you would like to take part in the candy-giving, contact Sundance High School at 283-1007....
