Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Junior Princess Daisy Soesbe Daisy Soesbe is the daughter of James and Samantha Soesbe of Moorcroft, Wyoming. She will be a sixth grader this fall at Moorcroft K-8 School. She enjoys reading, drawing, singing, animals, playing clarinet and being outdoors. Daisy is a member of the band at school and her local 4-H club. She helps her community by doing roadside cleanup with her 4-H club, participating in Operation Christmas Child and baking cookies for the Parade of Lights. Her scholastic...
The 4-H dog show was held this past Saturday. Showmanship and Conformation will round up the dog show on Wednesday July 24 at 2 p.m. in the big barn....
A decade ago, it wasn’t uncommon to hear someone lament that the days of county fair were seeming numbered. This summer, nothing could be further from the truth for the kids of Crook County. In 2012, when Sara Fleenor took over as 4-H Educator for the county, just 13 cattle were entered into the fair; this year, she says, there are 95. Meanwhile, from 30 kids of Crook and Weston Counties at the annual 4-H camp in that first year, the number had risen this summer to over 100. “I think there are...
Bob Burke Days: Barrel Race, Breakaway - Fri., July 19, 9 a.m. CCHA Youth Rodeo - Sat., July 20, 10 a.m. Bob Burke Memorial Drawpot Team Roping - Sat., July 20, 4 p.m. Family Fun Night - Thurs., July 25, 5-7 p.m. Youth Rough Stock Rodeo - Thurs., July 25, 5:30 p.m. Free Pancake Breakfast - Fri., July 26, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Pig Wrestling - Fri., July 26, 5 p.m. Calcutta, 6 p.m. Wrestling Parade - Sat., July 27, 10 a.m. Royalty Crowning - Sat., July 27, 11:30 a.m. Junior Livestock Sale - Sat., July 27, 5 p.m. Team Roping Jackpot - Sun., July 28,...
District Ranger Mike Gosse provided an update on current Forest Service activities to the county commissioners last week, beginning with the Cook Lake dam project that began on Monday. The new concrete dam that is to be installed will withstand a 200-year flood event, he said, which is a definite improvement on the old, failing dam that has been in place for 60 years. When questioned as to the stability of the site – bearing in mind that one of the largest landslides in the county is hanging o...
Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV)-Indiana serotype has recently been found in horses in Texas, New Mexico and, most recently, Colorado. Because of this, Wyoming State Veterinarian Dr. Jim Logan has implemented a 72-hour health certificate requirement on susceptible livestock being imported from any county where VSV has been diagnosed in the previous 30 days. This requirement is effective immediately. Additionally, livestock originating from a state or area where VSV has been diagnosed must have the following statement recorded on the Certificate of...
Join the Black Hills National Forest in honoring two turn of the century conservation leaders, Theodore Roosevelt and Seth Bullock, at a Forest Moonwalk July 13 at 7 p.m. at Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower near Deadwood. The famous Deadwood Sheriff and early Forest Supervisor, Seth Bullock, built the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower in 1919 as a dedication to President Theodore Roosevelt, his close friend of many years. A 100th rededication was recently held at the Tower on July 6, 2019. Gib Young, featured speaker and Theodore Roosevelt...
The Black Hills National Forest has confirmed that Cook Lake recreation area will be closing on Monday, July 8 along with Trails 88 and 91 to allow a long-planned project to take place at the spillway. Now six decades old, the structure is showing wear and tear and will be replaced to stop the leakage and improve the site. The project is expected to cost $1.2 million and will replace the old earthen dam with four six-foot pipes with a concrete spillway that can handle a much larger volume of water in the event of heavy rain or snow melt....
Participants in the 4-H Dog Training class, left to right: Karen Ulmer, Jake Schommer, Laurie Schwabauer, Britt Wheeler, Branson Bankenbush, Jordan Mouat, Tessa Sanderson. These kids have been training with their dogs since the end of May for two nights a week and will continue until mid July. This program was formally taught by Tammy Needham and has been lucky enough to be continued under the guidance of Laurie Schwabauer. Laurie has worked with 4-H and dog training for many years in Sheridan...
4-H Summer Camp is a much anticipated event for youth in Crook and Weston Counties and this year was no exception. Over 100 youth and adult volunteers flocked to the RAM Center near Devils Tower Junction for the annual Crook-Weston County 4-H Camp. Thirty teen leaders helped the campers solve the mystery of “the stolen 4-H flag” throughout the weekend. 4-H Summer Camp began with a leadership training for teen leaders who serve as camp counselors. The group of 30 outstanding teens participated in...
Earlier this month, the 307 Northeast Show Clinic series welcomed over 50 4-H and FFA members from the northeast area of Wyoming as well as participants from South Dakota into Sundance. The 307 Show Clinic, a partnership between the Crook and Weston County 4-H programs, along with local show industry experts, teaches participants all about showing, fitting, feeding, and care of their animal projects. Generous donations from local businesses helped to keep the cost low for attendees and...
It was a fun and constructive Saturday afternoon at the Wyoming Treasure Chest in Sundance. Birdhouses were constructed by the eight attendees. The craft event was jointly sponsored by the Wyoming Treasure Chest and the Wyoming Tree Farm Committee. Jacobson Rough Cut Lumber donated the locally harvest and milled ponderosa pine boards. Ed Mignery, Wyoming Tree Farm Committee chairman, prepared and donated the birdhouse kits and supplies and supervised the workshop. Wyoming Tree Farm promotional...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department comment period is still open for public input on many Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulations. The deadline to submit comments is 5 p.m. June 17. Written comments shall be presented to the Game and Fish Commission prior to the public hearing at their July 18-19, 2019 meeting in Rock Springs. Individuals can also provide comments directly to the Commission at their July meeting. Chapter 44, the regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances...
A western adventure and certainly a challenge, the Wyoming Cutt-Slam is one of the most sought-after achievements for a trout angler. As the summer begins, and the rivers are flowing clear, it’s a good time to pursue native trout. The Cutt-Slam challenges anglers to catch Wyoming’s four subspecies of cutthroats — Bonneville, Colorado River, Snake River and Yellowstone — in their respective native range. “For trout enthusiasts, it is more than catching fish,” said Alan Osterland, Wyoming Game and Fish Department chief of fisheries. “The Cutt-S...
Although the turnout for this year's Sundance Rod and Gun Club fishing derby was down from previous years, the kids that did cast their lines into Sundance Pond in search of fish weren't disappointed. Thanks to the donations of area businesses, a generous gift from the Peggy Symonds memorial and the volunteers who help put on the event, each kid went home with a couple of prizes this year....
Entry deadline for Crook County Rodeo Royalty is Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Queen, Princess, Jr. Princess and Pee-Wee Princess are all positions available. Here is your opportunity to represent the western way of life, plus promote this beautiful area from which you hail. Please note age requirements on our Facebook page. Entries are available from: Amber Burch, Lenora Dampman, Sandy Neiman, Judy Bettemann or any current reigning royalty....
Join the Audubon Society and aid in the banding of birds at Keyhole State Park, June 6, 15 and 27 just below the dam adjacent to the Rocky Point Campground. The operation begins at 6 a.m. and continues until approximately noon, or whenever the temperature rises to a level that may stress the birds. Volunteers are asked to help remove birds from nets, band birds, record information and help release them safely back into the wild. All ages are welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to come prepared for the weather including sun screen and drinking...
An annual voluntary closure for rock climbing at Devils Tower will be in effect through the month of June. June 1-30, visitors are strongly encouraged to refrain from climbing on the Tower out of respect for the spiritual and cultural significance of the Tower. The closure zone includes all areas inside the loop of the Tower Trail. This voluntary closure was an agreement reached during the development of the monument’s Climbing Management Plan by a work group that included representatives from climbing organizations and American Indian t...
Devils Tower National Monument and the Devils Tower Natural History Association present a spectacular family fun summer! Ranger evening programs occur Sunday through Thursday, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Special guest performances Friday and Saturday evenings round out the 2019 summer evening programs. All programs begin at 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheater across from the picnic area. June 7 and 8: Indiana Bones, “Keeper of Legends,” is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer and performing artist. Indy thrills and educates audiences wit...
Due to the recent snow storm and slippery conditions, the Forest Moon Walk scheduled for May 25 has been re-scheduled to June 1. Join the Black Hills National Forest on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. for a moonlit hike and to learn about the history of Smokey Bear and the celebration of his 75th birthday. Participants will walk approximately one mile (roundtrip) over uneven terrain in the central Black Hills in an old wildfire burned area and a recent prescribed fire area. South Dakota Wildland Fire Director, Jay Esperance will lead the walk, and...
Springtime photographers, drone pilots, pet owners and people enjoying the outdoors should still give wildlife space this spring. Getting too close to animals can stress them, especially just after winter when they are still low on fat reserves and working to conserve energy. “Spring is a great time to photograph wildlife, take your dog for a hike and enjoy the outdoors, but be respectful of the wildlife and give them distance to avoid disturbing them,” said John Lund, Pindale wildlife supervisor. Getting too close to wildlife can add an ext...
As Wyoming’s warmer days approach, avoiding ticks when spending time outdoors can also mean escaping some potentially serious diseases, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Diseases sometimes passed on by infected ticks in Wyoming include tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF). Lyme and Powassan diseases can be a concern during travel to other states, but are not known to be spread by Wyoming ticks. “When we walk through, play or sit in brushy and grassy areas or handle certain animals we...
Wyoming women ranchers are the state’s fastest growing demographic, and 11 were recognized last week in Gillette with Heart of Agriculture Honoree awards. Whether native born, beguiled as a youth in the Netherlands by Wyoming’s mystique or living in Boston and hearing the state’s siren call, they’re either managing their own ranches or in equal partnerships with spouses. The ranchers received the honors Wednesday, May 1, at a University of Wyoming Extension event in Gillette, nominated from their counties for the honors. First Lady Jennie...
The Ride and Hide 4-H Club was able to take advantage of last week’s short run of nice weather in order to clean up a stretch of Highway 116 on Wednesday. Eleven of the club’s members were on hand to work on their adopted highway....
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites you to participate in a meeting in Sundance to discuss mountain lion hunting seasons on May 29. The Sundance meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the Crook County Courthouse. Newcastle Wildlife Biologist Joe Sandrini noted, “If you are affected by these regulations, please take the time to review them and provide us with any concerns or suggestions you might have for improving them. The Commission takes public input very seriously, and at times ideas generated by the public can be incorporated to i...
