The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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The needed parts for the lightning-struck booster pumps that pump the water from the Madison well east of town to the municipal tank arrived last Thursday and were installed Friday, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison; and Well #6 that had shut down is fixed and running full strength. At last Monday’s meeting of the town council, seal coating and crack sealing were discussed. This included the issues of bonding, inability to actually measure area for crack sealing and a better control of the money apportioned for the job thatthe t...
Jubilee was very well attended this summer, starting off with the Friday Fun Night, which hosted between 200 and 300 guests. Face painting, always a favorite, was conducted by the Moorcroft Library and the Texas Trail Cruisers brought in 21 well-loved and restored vintage vehicles for display. The Ranch Rodeo, hosted by the Moorcroft Rodeo Club, offered a full show with nine teams that competed in trailer loading, roping and doctoring steers. The Secret Squirrel Brigade ran the gate and friends...
It was business as usual at Pine Haven’s meeting of the governing body last Tuesday night except for an item of contention from homeowners Nick and Cindy Bedsted. According to the Bedsteds, they had given the town right of way across their land enabling the town to run the new sewer line during the project a couple of years ago as part of a verbal agreement with then-Mayor Larry Suchor for a waiver of the $3000 tap fee for the mandatory connection. When the couple recently received correspondence from the town seeking imbursement of said f...
Richard “Terry” Hurrle passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on July 8, 2019 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center after battling Lewy Body Dementia. A celebration of life for Terry was held at the Pat’s Point Group Shelter (in Keyhole State Park). Terry was born to Harold and Marian Hurrle on March 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended elementary and secondary school in Bloomington, MN. At the age of 16, his schooling days were over and he took a job building pipel...
Time of Remembrance for Travis James Glenn Jr., age 1 day. Passed away in Aloma Linda, CA on July 15, 2019. Memorial service will be held Monday, July 22 at Fidler-roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance....
A Memorial Service honoring Dottie’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Legacy Living Center Chapel, 1000 S. Douglas Hwy., Gillette. She passed away May 1, 2019. A full obituary...
The Moorcroft Area chamber of Commerce and Healing Hearts Home Health came together at the home health office’s open house last Wednesday morning to cut the ceremonial ribbon welcoming them to the community and chamber. Healing Hearts currently employs 25 people and is looking for more RNs. In addition to registered nurses, this number includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home health aides and medical social workers. Lacy Davis, registered nurse, a...
Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Tuesday, July 30 from 1p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorcroft Fire Hall. Moorcroft Presbyterian Deacons will be again sponsoring the drive by providing cookies and refreshments. This drive will be switching it up with a full meal provided as well! You must be minimum of 16 years of age to donate (a signed parental permission is required for all 16-17 year old donors). If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, you may call (605)646-2625. These are a couple of fun facts about donating...
Goshen County School District considers drug-testing policy for students TORRINGTON (WNE) — The Goshen County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees discussed at its regular meeting July 9 the merits and drawbacks of mandatory drug testing for seventh-grade through senior students involved in extracurricular activities. On one hand, Trustees said, GCSD budgets $20,000 annually for student drug testing, and in the face of increased budget constraints, suspending the program would save the district money. “I am of the opinion that it’s spend...
Moorcroft’s public works finished the new volleyball pit at Robinson’s Park just in time for Jubilee’s Family Night and the court was a hit! An audience brought chairs and took pictures as teams faced off in the first volleyball tournament during Friday’s Family Fun Night and groups were using the net again Monday. The pit was created to professional standard with Fischbach Construction donating the labor and time to dig the site three feet; the town poured the first two feet with about 80 tons...
For years the last Saturday of July has always been the day to go to the Blakeman Family Reunion and this year it will be on July 27 at the Belle Fourche River Rest Area, just west of Moorcroft at noon. This is a no-host potluck get together, so gather up your family, some chairs, a table or two and your favorite picnic food to share with all of your aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, sisters, brothers and cousins for a good visit and/or nice-to-meet-you kind of day....
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...
Moorcroft High School FCCLA joined more than 8500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA June 30 – July 4 to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC). The conference provided Moorcroft High School FCCLA students opportunities to come together for energized learning while listening to inspiring speakers, expanding leadership skills, sharpening talents and exploring career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference was “Believe in Yourself”, which inspired attend...
During the Crook County Fair, five books will be given away. You can sign up for the free drawing by stopping by the Crook County CattleWomen’s booth in the exhibit hall and enter your name and phone number. You can enter as many times as you like and you need not be present to win. The winners will be drawn at the start of the Buyers and Community BBQ. The free BBQ is Saturday, July 27 under the Shade Structure. The books are provided by the Crook County CattleWomen to help promote USA Beef and the agriculture lifestyle. Books by local authors...
The restrooms at the Moorcroft Rest Area have been closed down for an indeterminate amount of time due to a sewer line breach at the lift station. Although the permanent facilities are not available to the traveling public, the rest area remains open. Port-a-potties and hand washing stations have been placed on site. This includes a handicap facility as well. City of Moorcroft and WYDOT personnel are investigating the conditions and will determine the best mitigation and repair schedule to resolve the issue. It is uncertain the cause of the...
July 8 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy assisted two motorists. Detention deputy booked in subject. Deputy removed traffic hazard from roadway. Deputy transported prisoner to appointment. Deputy did welfare check. Deputy gave two courtesy rides. Deputy investigated trespassing call. Deputy investigated suicidal subject. July 9 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Two traffic stops. Detention deputy booked in two subjects. Detention Deputy transported inmate to appointment. Detention Dep...
Speeding – Thomas G. Ganim, CT, 80/65, $120; Rosanne Driskill, Devils Tower, 75/65, $90; Alison R. Schwarz, WI, 91/75, $125; Natalia B. Stoupakova, IA, 93/80, $110; Seane M. Waterbury, TX, 87/75, $105; Robert J. Watson, Wyarno, 98/75, $160; Sergio T. Ramirez, CA, 75/65, $125; Erik H. VanHorn, SD, 32/20, $85; Lyndi M. Boe, Gillette, 74/65, $118; Jamey D. Ford, SD, 86/75, $100; (minor), Newcastle, 77/70, $84; Jay L. Bachman, KS, 84/75, $88; Melissa J. Holihan, PA, 89/75, $155; Christopher M. Conley, ND, 79/70, $88; Dakoda L. Davis, Gillette, 8...
On July 8, police received a complaint of kids playing around the construction area at the Catholic Church. Officer made contact with the parent of the children involved and advised them to make sure that their children stay off the church’s property so they do not get injured. On July 8, police began assisting Gering Police Department with a missing person report. On July 10, police were contacted in reference to a large fire in the backyard of a residence on North Belle Fourche. Officer arrived on scene and spoke with the homeowner who was d...
