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Articles from the September 8, 2022 edition


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  • Mine plans spur concern

    Grace Moore|Sep 8, 2022

    Black Hills Bentonite LLC of Casper, WY has asked for a permit to mine bentonite a couple miles south of Pine Haven. At last week's public meeting of Pine Haven Council, residents and Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) representatives entertained approximately 60 guests from Pine Haven and the surrounding area to discuss concerns about the mining process. Mayor Karla Brandenburg later noted, "All who spoke objected to the mine being built in the area it is...

  • Delayed, not abandoned

    Grace Moore|Sep 8, 2022

    Pine Haven’s town council plans to apply for a Business Ready Grant in the new year to enable the town to build the infrastructure for a business park and subsequent fire hall. According to Mayor Karla Brandenburg, along with this main funding they are actively seeking “other avenues for grants for this project”. The Wyoming Business Council’s Business Ready Grant has specific prerequisites, though, one of which is the donation of the land that will hold the infrastructure and on which the structures are to be built. The present land owners...

  • County gains new voters

    Sarah Pridgeon|Sep 8, 2022

    The number of registered voters in Crook County took a significant leap upwards this year, according to the official tallies from August’s primary election. Crook County had 4103 registered voters in total at the 2018 primary, a number that grew only modestly to 4143 by the 2020 general election. This year, on the other hand, 4558 people were registered to vote in the county on election day – an increase of 415 people, or 10%. On election day itself, Crook County gained 205 new voters. Unsurprisingly, the number of ballots that were cast for...

  • Pine Haven Days parade

    Sep 8, 2022

    Saturday's Pine Haven Days Parade was a great hit with 26 entries, including Grand Marshals Bruce and Linda Lang, who have lived in the Pine Haven area since 1981, a couple of years before the town was incorporated. Linda later said of the experience, "I was very flattered to be one of the Grand Marshals. This is our home, our community and our family." As the procession lined out, bags were open and contestants were hydrated and slathered with sunscreen as they prepared for the candy haul...

  • Shane Richard Vansickel

    Sep 8, 2022

    On Monday, August 22, 2022, Shane Richard Vansickel, passed away tragically and went home to be with the Lord, whom he loved with all of his heart. Shane was born in Sturgis, South Dakota, on October 6, 1970, to Beverly "Bev" (Sternad) and Billy "Bill" Vansickel. He attended schools in Moorcroft, Wyoming, Faith and Sturgis, South Dakota. He has lived in Spearfish, South Dakota, for the past 20 years, but the Opal ranch was where he felt most at home. He was a man of many talents, installing seamless gutters, painting facilities and working as...

  • LOGOS begins soon

    Sep 8, 2022

    Are you ready? Another exciting year of LOGOS is about to begin! With the theme, “ENCOUNTERS WITH GENESIS”, students, their families and staff will explore together some of the great questions of life and God’s love. Questions like, “Does God still love me when I fail?”, “Why do we suffer because of Adam’s sin?”, “Are God’s promises true?” and “How can we use bad events for good?” LOGOS, a non-denominational program, aptly described as “Christ-Centered Fun”, is for the entire family. Elementary age students (and pre-school students, if accom...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Sep 8, 2022

    East HS student killed, three hurt in car crash CHEYENNE (WNE) — One student from Cheyenne’s East High School was killed and three other teenagers from East were seriously hurt in a single vehicle accident Sunday night, according to local authorities. The incident reportedly occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on East Lincolnway, just in front of the McDonald’s on East Lincolnway. As the 16-year-old driver of a Ford Taurus was apparently speeding and also “switching lanes” on the street, “he spun out of control into the parking lot” of the McDonald...

  • Old Settlers' Picnic planned for Sept. 25

    Sep 8, 2022

    A place takes on meaning for people when they become attached to it. The sights, sounds and smells make a powerful imprint on our memories; they help us connect to an area. We develop a sense of place based on our experiences, and the shared culture and folklore associated with those experiences. Many residents of the Black Hills region identify with Devils Tower because of the sense of place that has been cultivated by using the land as a gathering spot for many generations. Modern gatherings...

  • Annual open house for Carlile Fire Hall next weekend

    Sep 8, 2022

    The Carlile Fire Hall celebrates their annual open house Saturday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at said fire hall. Burgers and brats will be provided by members of Carlile Fire Zone #16 and guests are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert. Live music will be provided by favorites Bob, Pat and Doug and the party’s over when everyone goes home....

  • Youth Library News

    Lacey Rasco|Sep 8, 2022

    Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children. However, everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is once a month on the first Friday, participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays will resume on August 31. New Arrivals! K-3 Dirt Bikes (nonfiction) by Lindsay Shaffer, A Mama for Owen by Marion Dane Bauer, Rick the Rock of Room 214 by Julie Falatko. Juvenile Into the Storm (book 11 Left Behind series) by Jerry B. Jenkins. Young Adult Places We’ve Never B...

  • 2022 Crook County Fair Results

    Sep 8, 2022

    Open Painting, Drawing, Sculpting Children 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Maya Miller; Reserve Champion-Trapper Idler Junior Ages 11 to 18: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Tana Timberman; Reserve Champion-Lily Lindholm Open Crafts Adults 19 and over: Grand Champion-Jessica Van Woerkom; Reserve Champion-Jessica Van Woerkom Junior Ages 11-18: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Kimberly Fowler; Reserve Champion-Zoe Skeens Children Ages 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Audrey Crawford; Reserve Champion-Tony Manning Open Needlework Cross Stitch: Reserve...

  • Abandoned Vehicle

    Sep 8, 2022

    NOTICE OF SALE OF ABONDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle will be sold at 10 a.m. on September 23, 2022 at 300 North Platte, Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, to wit: A 1975, Lancer, Single-Wide, VIN #3FR14805842. Titled in the name of Jerome A. Mike The Seller claims $1200.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Carrol Ellis PO Box 379 Moorcroft, WY 82721 (307) 756-3476 Publish: September 1 and 8,...

  • DEQ

    Sep 8, 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...

  • Bids

    Sep 8, 2022

    Crook County School District #1 2022-2023 Custodial Supplies Bid Need Unit Size Item & Specifications Unit Cost Total 140 cases/12 quarts Bowl cleaner, non acid TISSUES & TOWELS 100 cases/80 rolls Toilet tissues, 2-ply, 4-1/2x4-1/2, 500 sheets 130 cases/12 rolls Roll towels, 8"x400' COMPANY NAME ________________________________ __________ Address ________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Authorized Bidder ________________________________ __________ Fax Signature ________________________________ Bid must be...

  • Bids

    Sep 8, 2022

    6-2023 PAPER BID FORM Crook County School District #1 PO Box 830, Sundance, WY 82729-0830 307-283-2299 Quantity Unit Item Cost per Case TOTAL COST 400 case/10 reams 20# WHITE 8.5"x11" All bids must be FOB to the CCSD#1 warehouse site 105 South 8th Street, Sundance, WY 82729. Bids must be returned by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 @ 1 PM. Notification of bid acceptance will be emailed to your company on or before Thursday, September 30, 2022. CCSD#1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in bidding....

  • Scoreboard

    Sep 8, 2022

    CROSS COUNTRY Girls 5000m: Mallory Jones (17) 23:20.89 KateLynn Blakeman (76) 30:11.05 Boys 5000m: Zack Lowrey (155) 34:49.37 FOOTBALL Greybull - 28 Moorcroft - 14 VOLLEYBALL Buffalo - 2 Moorcroft - 0...