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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Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar has resigned. Claar has been fighting health issues for several months and, according to a letter addressed to the council that read at Monday's meeting, he cited these issues as the reason for his departure from office and also voiced his gratitude. "Thank you for the opportunity to work with each of you. The town has some great goals to accomplish," stated his letter to fellow council members. After Clerk Cheryl Schneider finished reading the letter aloud, silence pr...
The Business Ready Grant with which Moorcroft budgeted for the recent feasibility study of the MTC as well as the community redevelopment analysis is in the form of reimbursement. However, by mandate, the funds will not be released to the town until the reformed master plan is formally adopted. This action entails approving either one of the three plans proposed by the study regarding the MTC building. Alternatively, the council is free to introduce their own option, but a decision must be made. The three options laid out by the study includes...
State statistics released last week reveal that Crook County School District (CCSD) continued to maintain its record of higher-than-average graduation rates during the 2020-21 school year. Across the county’s three high schools, the graduation rate was 87.2%. This compares favorably to the state average of 82.4%. “We continue to be above the state average but our goal is always to have 100% of our students succeed. There is always room for improvement,” says Superintendent Mark Broderson. “We strive to provide each student with the tools t...
Ronald Dale Schneider passed away peacefully at his home in Pahrump, Nevada on January 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born July 29, 1941 in Roswell, South Dakota to Lorraine and Hazel (Hart) Schneider. Ronald grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming and after graduation he served in the United States Army. After his discharge, he returned to Moorcroft, Wyoming where he and Barbara Fuller were married on June 1, 1963. To this union, three children were born; his most cherished and treasured possessions: sons Dwayne Eugene Schneider...
Our Lord's steadfast and faithful servant Chester Francis Hejde, 91, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Crook County Long Term Care in Sundance. Chester (Chet) was born September 20, 1930, in Sundance, Wyoming. He was the second of four children born to Francis and Virginia (Zimmerschied) Hejde and spent his early years at the home ranch near Aladdin. He attended his first year of school just up the road at the Eothen country school. He moved to Sundance in 1936 and completed his schooling at Old...
Elaine Rae (Garhart) Kaul, 58, of Gillette, WY, passed away and went to meet our Lord on January 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness with metastatic breast cancer. Elaine was born on May 2, 1963, to Donald Lee and Barbara Elaine Garhart in Newcastle, WY. She enjoyed growing up in Osage, WY with her six siblings and large extended family. She attended her early years of school in Osage. Elaine spoke fondly of her summers spent in Moorcroft, WY with her Aunt Delores, Uncle Keith and cousin Julie helping at the drug store. She graduated from Newcastl...
A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout February. 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...
CHEYENNE — With the rising cost of living far outpacing state wages, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says it can’t keep up. In a letter posted Dec. 16 to the organization’s Facebook page, Wyoming Highway Patrol Association President Sgt. Duane Ellis wrote that a failure of the agency – and by extension, the state of Wyoming – to offer competitive compensation had left it without enough qualified applicants and struggling to retain staff. The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association is a collective of troopers who, in part, advocate for better working c...
Commission approves Rock Creek Wind Project LARAMIE (WNE) — The Albany County Board of Commissioners has approved a wind energy conversion systems permit for the Rock Creek Wind Project by a 3-0 vote. The commission had tabled the project following a public hearing Dec. 7 after commissioners asked for more time to ask questions and took the issue up again this past week. Following a discussion about fire suppression, impacts to wildlife and the use of aircraft detection lighting systems, project lead developer Chase Martson and attorney Greg W...
Watch the Emperor learn about true friendship and dressing for success as the Missoula Children's Theatre presents an original musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Emperor's New Clothes. Auditions for The Emperor's New Clothes will be held Monday, January 31 in the high school auditorium from 4 to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following...
Wyoming State Forestry Division and Wyoming Project Learning Tree (WY PLT) are teaming up again this year to hold the annual Wyoming State Arbor Day poster contest. This year, Wyoming will celebrate its 134th Arbor Day. The contest is open to all Wyoming fourth and fifth grade students, including home-schooled, private and public. Students are invited to create a poster no larger than 14 by 18 inches in size that depicts the theme “Trees: for birds, bugs, bees and me.” The winner will receive $100, their framed poster and a plaque. The win...
Not pictured: Sydney Rozell, 8th grade and Bristol Hannah, 7th grade....
Kaylee Terry, Kailee Gill, Bryce Merchen, Braydnn Terry, Liberty Cook and Levi Waston. Coffee Den donates one free drink and Pinnacle Bank donates a gift card to each of these students....
The Lady Wolves traveled to Wright on Saturday to take on the Lady Panthers. The Junior Varsity team got the night off to a good start with a convincing two quarter win. They played with a lot of energy and their defensive pressure allowed them good opportunities on the offensive end. The Varsity took the floor for the final game of the evening. The Wolves came out of the gate quickly and found themselves ahead, 32 to 6 at the end of the first quarter, and took a 48-19 lead into the half. The Lady Wolves didn’t look back in the second half and...
On Saturday, the Wolves Boys Basketball team traveled to Wright to open conference play against the Panthers. The Panthers jumped out on top and led 14-6 after the first quarter. We got some pretty good looks at the basket, but shots were just not falling for us. In the second quarter, Wright extended their lead and went into halftime up 31-18. The Wolves continued to struggle on the offensive end in the third quarter and the Panthers extended their lead to 43-25.The Panthers went on to win this game, 61-41. They are an athletic team that...
The Wolves wrestling team hosted their annual Dylan Humes Memorial Mixer Tournament this past weekend. They were host to 23 teams and 284 wrestlers from all classes, 2A, 3A and 4A traveling from Wyoming, North Dakota and Montana, all in hopes of taking home the championship and the belt buckle. It also held a girl's division where 26 girls came to wrestle a tournament of their own. Friday was the start of the varsity and junior varsity tournaments. Saturday started with the semifinals on the...
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 1977 Revised Edition, the Town of Pine Haven, hereby gives notice that Wyoming Earthmoving Corporation, whose address is P.O. Box 454 Rozet, WY 82727, as Contractor, has completed the 2021 Double Chip Seal Project in accordance with the specifications. Final Acceptance having been made, final payment is now due to the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the contract. Any disputed claims for material and labor...
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT REVIEW HEARING Be advised that Heritage Properties, LLC, PO Box 812, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of a major subdivision final plat review hearing before the Crook County Land Use Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposed Lofty Ridge Estates subdivision lies in the S1/2 of Section 30, T50N, R67W, 6th P.M. Crook County, Wyoming. This public review hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crook County Courthouse Commissioner’s Room, 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, W...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. in the Crook County Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Sundance, WY to consider adopting in whole or part with any additions, deletions or modifications submitted the Crook County Compensation Plan. The proposed Compensation Plan can be viewed at www.crookcounty.wy.gov under the Public Notice tab. DATED this 20th day of January, 2022. Linda Fritz, Crook County Clerk Publish: January 27, 2022...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, January 24th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Protem Ben Glenn, Councilmen Austin Smith, Dale Petersen, and Paul Smoot Absent: Mayor Clell Claar Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Protem Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Clerk Schneider read the letter of resignation from Mayor Clell Claar. Mayor Protem Glenn stated Mayor Claar has resigned due...
On January 10, police were called regarding a traffic complaint that took place on a private road. Officer contacted both parties involved. On January 11, police were called to Coffee Cup for a report of a suicidal male. Officer arrived and contacted the male in question. Subject advised officer he had attempted to kill himself twice that day by drinking bleach. EMS arrived on scene to transport the subject to the hospital. Nothing further. On January 12, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On January 12, police were brought...
Black Hills National Forest officials are asking the public to avoid parking in front of closed Forest gates. Gates are closed to provide a seasonal refuge for wildlife, protect road surfaces and other resources, and provide for public safety as some of the roads are converted into part of the snowmobile trail in the winter. Seasonally closed roads and trails are identified on the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). “We would like to remind Forest users that even though a gate on a road might not look like there is any activity occurring b...
