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Articles from the August 25, 2022 edition


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  • Fee policy for mobile parks approved

    Grace Moore|Aug 25, 2022

    After extensive discussions, Moorcroft’s council has approved a mitigated investment fee for water and sewer to be imposed on residential mobile home parks that distribute services through one meter through a resolution. Unrented spaces/trailers will not be charged and rented domiciles will be graced with a 30-35% discount on the total investment for water and sewer. Mayor Ben Glenn and Councilman Paul Smoot both expressed a lukewarm advocacy of this understanding. “We had several long discussions about it,” said the mayor, “And we are all in...

  • Street to be sealed in time for winter

    Grace Moore|Aug 25, 2022

    The concrete streets that beautify several of Moorcroft's residential blocks are holding up very well since the initial installation. However, an issue with a crack running along Park Street has been a concern for the Moorcroft Council for some time. The governing body had hoped to leave it until the work could be added to a project, thus alleviating extra cost to the town, but the damage is now at a point where further delay can possibly do more harm and there is no project planned at this...

  • Devils Tower Car Show

    Grace Moore|Aug 25, 2022

    Moorcroft's own Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club celebrated their 19th annual Devils Tower Car Show Saturday. The event was held at the gate to the tower with 98 classics, some true to the original and others considerably upgraded. Each vehicle had a story at this show, such as one about a rig built of friendship and love as one of the bucket list items completed by the Orr family before the death of one of their own. "My dad and my uncle built it for my uncle's retirement out of the service back...

  • Card of Thanks

    Aug 25, 2022

    Our Thanks The Crook County Fair Board and Awards Committee would like to extend their sincere appreciation to those below who contributed monetary and in-kind donations to this year’s fair. Every contribution helps to make the fair the best it can be. If we have missed someone, please know it was unintentional. 21st Street Storage 5E Skulls, Bud Engelhaupt Aladdin Homemakers All Around Drilling, LLC American Legion Auxiliary #25 Ayer Ranch Bearlodge Forest Products Bearlodge-Sundance FFA Belle Fourche Vet Clinic Ben and Amy Pravecek Betty K...

  • Veterans' assistance available

    Aug 25, 2022

    A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout September. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at t...

  • Addition

    Aug 25, 2022

    In last week’s Moorcroft Leader, the Moorcroft Interfaith Community shared their concerns for the future of the mobile pantry; for those who would like to help, donations may be sent to MIC, P.O. Box 1056, Moorcroft, 82721....

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 25, 2022

    Atlas Carbon, UW collaborating on coal refinery project GILLETTE (WNE) — Ground will break soon on a new coal refinery demonstration project north of Gillette. The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, Atlas Carbon and Wood PLC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in September to launch the project near Atlas Carbon. The site will be developed and operated collaboratively by the three stakeholders, with the goal of showcasing and developing — at a pre-commercial scale — a sustainable coal refinery process, as well as product techn...

  • Plan in place if invasive mussels reach Keyhole

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 25, 2022

    With invasive zebra mussels now known to be present nearby, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGF) has developed a rapid response plan specific to Wyoming water bodies including Keyhole Reservoir. Meanwhile, watercraft owners have been reminded to clean, drain and dry their boats before moving between bodies of water and are asked to ensure they follow all the regulations for AIS inspections. According to Game & Fish, invasive zebra and quagga mussels have not yet been found in Wyoming. However, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and...

  • Monkeypox arrives in Wyoming

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 25, 2022

    Monkeypox has officially arrived in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. However, the virus is not considered to be a high risk for most people. “Because monkeypox spreads through close, intimate contact we do not believe the risk for the virus is now a higher concern for the local community or for most people in Wyoming,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer. “Monkeypox does not spread easily like familiar viruses such as influenza or COVID-19.” The case was identified in an adult man who resides in Laramie County....

  • Election results get stamp of approval

    Sarah Pridgeon|Aug 25, 2022

    The results of last week’s primary election have been verified and confirmed by the county canvassing board, according to County Clerk Melissa Jones. No recounts were necessary and no issues emerged during the process. “We had no automatic recounts and we had no provisional ballots that we had to go through,” says Jones. “Everything went smoothly for us.” It wasn’t that the primary didn’t have some very close races – the two candidates for Pine Haven’s mayor, for example, received exactly the same number of votes at 113 each. However, for nonp...

  • Open house

    Aug 25, 2022

    The MK-8 hosted an open house Monday for students and their parents to visit classrooms and teachers, easing the first week experience and ensuring understanding of expectations on the part of all parties. Balloons and signage guided guests as literally hundreds of people attended....

  • Bids

    Aug 25, 2022

    NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Pine Haven hereby requesting sealed bids for the purchase of a standard, good used Command Vehicle. Should be a crew cab or club cab pickup truck or SUV with an emergency light package, siren and communications radio or wired for a radio. FOB Pine Haven, Wyoming. Bid specifications may be picked up at Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721 or emailed to [email protected], Bids must be received at the Town of Pine Haven, Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721 by 4:00 p.m. on...

  • Hearing

    Aug 25, 2022

    LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2022 BUSINESS READY COMMUNITY GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR TOWN OF PINE HAVEN LEGACY SUBDIVISION PROJECT The Wyoming Business Council is seeking grant and loan applications from counties, incorporated cities, towns, joint powers boards, and tribes for the Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program. The intent of this program is to ready a community for new business development through economic or educational development projects which may include, but not limited to, water, sewer,...

  • Bids

    Aug 25, 2022

    TOWN OF PINE HAVEN PINE HAVEN, WYOMING 2021 Double Chip Seal ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2022 Double Chip Seal (project) will be received by the Town of Pine Haven at Town Hall located at 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721, until 1:00 PM local time on September 6, 2022 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The project includes approximately 12,250 SY of gravel road preparation and chip seal placement. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on firm unit...

  • Bids

    Aug 25, 2022

    CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming (“Town”) will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Lots 14 and 15 in Block 2, Second Addition to the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming. The lots will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and without title insurance. The lots will be sold together and will be sold to the highest bidder whose bid meets or exceeds the minimum bid. The full amount of the accepted bid must be paid to the Town within three (3) business days following bid award. The lots will be sold subject to restric...

  • Bids

    Aug 25, 2022

    Public Notice Crook County is seeking bids for the supply of Propane for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Proposals will be opened at 11:00 am on September 6th, 2022. Any received after that date will not be considered. For a bid packet go to https://www.crookcounty.wy.gov/departments/road_and_bridge/index.php or email: [email protected]. Publish: August 11, 18 and 25, 2022...

  • DEQ

    Aug 25, 2022

    NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO AMEND SOURCE MATERIAL LICENSE – STRATA ENERGY, INC. Public Notice Strata Energy, Inc. of Oshoto, Wyoming has applied for an amendment of its Source Material License (WYSUA-1601, Amendment 11) from the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality. The license area for the mining of uranium is located in: all or parts of Sections 7, 17, 18 and 19 of Township 53 North, Range 67 West and all or parts of Sections 12, 13, and 24 of Township 53 North, Range 68 West, Crook County, Wyoming. The Ross ISR P...

  • Council

    Aug 25, 2022

    Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, August 22, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Dusty Petz and Paul Smoot Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll Call was taken. Heidi Humpal was present to request waiving or reducing the deposit for garbage for her tenants at the Diamond Mobile Home park....

  • Election

    Aug 25, 2022

    GENERAL ELECTION PROCLAMATION CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING NOVEMBER 8, 2022 – GENERAL ELECTION DAY October 24, 2022 is the last day to register to vote with the County Clerk or City Clerk. Voter Registration is permitted at the polls on General Election Day. Proof of identity is required to register to vote and also to vote. If you require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write, you may be given assistance by a person of your choice. Also, if you have questions regarding the accessibility of your p...

  • District Election

    Aug 25, 2022

    NOTICE OF ELECTION OF THE PROPOSED WARBONNET CANYON ESTATES IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Crook County Commissioners have directed that an election shall take place on the organization of the proposed Warbonnet Canyon Estates Improvement and Service District. DATE OF ELECTION: The election shall take place by mail ballot on November 8, 2022. WHO CAN VOTE: W.S. 18-12-102(a)(vii) provides that “elector” or “voter” means a person who is a qualified elector or an owner of land in the district, including any corpora...

  • Moorcroft Police Report

    Aug 25, 2022

    On August 2, police were contacted regarding someone trespassing at a business after hours. Officer spoke with the complainant; extra patrol will be done on business. On August 2, officer spoke with a homeowner regarding a junk ordinance violation. On August 3, police received a report of a juvenile given drugs and assaulted. Officer contacted the juvenile and parents and were advised that it was a false report. Nothing further. On August 3, police were called for a possible domestic disturbance. Officer went to the residence and made contact...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 25, 2022

    Aug. 15 – Eight VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Vehicle lockout. Business checks. Suspicious circumstance. Welfare check. Fraud complaint. Citizen assist. Three sets fingerprints. EMS page. Aug. 16 – Seven VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Animal complaint. Traffic complaint. Property damage accident. Two suspicious circumstances. Fingerprints. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Motorist assist. Found property report. Citizen assist. Nudity complaint. Disturbance complaint. Four EMS pages. Aug. 17 – Seven VIN checks. Paper service. Twelve traff...

  • SCHOOL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

    Aug 25, 2022

    CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 REPORT OF SCHOOL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Sources and Uses for the Year Ended June 30, 2022 FUNDS CCSD Capital Capital Special Projects Projects Enterprise Internal Trust Agency General Revenue Fund Fund Lunch Service Funds Activity REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES: Local 6,812,049 23,780 3,732 39,534 3,560,693 875,418 County 1,886,488 State 14,099,045 1,418,757 Federal 2,182,443 636,553 Other 5,890 170,000 25,000 TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER SOURCES 22,803,472 3,624,980 - 3,732 846,087 3,560,693 0 900,418 EXPENDITURES AND...