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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Plans for the Moorcroft Town Center have not yet been put in motion regarding an answer to whether the Town Hall will move to the building or even what parts of it will remain standing, despite a number of public meetings, feasibility studies, surveys and more. Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn expressed his frustration at last Wednesday night’s meeting of the council. “It seems like everybody keeps pushing this thing down the road; I really would like to have a decision to try to get up there and make it feasible to move Town Hall up there,” he said....
Pine Haven burned the slash pile south of the maintenance shop Sunday with five firemen on site to ensure a clean and safe burn of the approximately 14-foot high, 25-30-foot wide and nearly 60-foot long mound. The blaze was set at 9:15 a.m. and, after the flames settled, the pile continued to smolder through Tuesday. Pine Haven Assistant Volunteer Fire Chief Don Lancaster said of the entire endeavor, "We got a nice clean burn and the pile was burned down to where there was mostly just ash left...
Fencing of the new periphery of the cemetery is anticipated to be completed by December or January by FenceTech, of Sundance, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison, taking into account the weather. However, Allison recently spoke to a previously unrealized issue with topography, saying, “When we mowed the new phase of the cemetery, there’s a pretty deep drainage that goes right down the middle of it.” The director explained how the draw will be filled: the hill east of the established grave sites will be knocked into the ravin...
The Pine Haven Recreation Board celebrated the season Saturday with an ornament-making party at the community center. Kids, young and with a few more miles, enjoyed a warm and fun time with cupcakes and drinks as they used imagination and hung their masterpieces on the tree. Above, Hunter and Triton working on ornaments to adorn the tree....
Bibs, smiles and a big heart was Larry Lee Fowlkes, 65, of Mona, Wyoming. He passed away in the comfort of his own home on November 18, 2022. Larry was born on October 19, 1957, in Casper, Wyoming, to Robert Lee Fowlkes and Wilfreda Bunny-Fowlkes-Livingston. Larry was the oldest of three children. Larry spent his entire life growing up and working on his family ranch. Larry spent many years moving around to different places such as Hauber Mine and Belle Fourche but he always made it back home to the ranch with his grandparents Mary and Wilfred... Full story
George Champ Steele, age 70, died in the arms of his wife on November 12, 2022 in Gillette, Wyoming, after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born December 16, 1951 to Edwin and Edna Steele in Sundance, Wyoming. He graduated from Sundance High School in 1971. He is affectionately known as Champ to many friends across the state. He loved to break and train horses, hunt, fish, go to auctions and camp in the Big Horn mountains. Champ retired after many years working for Powder River Energy Company. He was married to his wife Wanda K.... Full story
David Allen Reynolds passed away peacefully in his sleep November 3, 2022. Dave was born November 25, 1930 at Hemingford, Nebraska, to Albert Charles and Grace (Watson) Reynolds. The family moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming, when he was seven years old and after leasing many places they bought what became the Circle C Ranch north of Moorcroft. In 1952, the US Army said "we want you". He didn't argue, he just went. When he came back home in 1954, he picked up where he had left off, ranching and carpenter work. In 1958, he married Dorothy Edwards... Full story
A State of Wyoming veterans’ service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout December. 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 in...
On the front page of last week’s issue of The Moorcroft Leader, in the second paragraph of the story “Surprise bill scrambles budget”, the bill in question is not from Campbell County Memorial Hospital, but Crook County Medical Services District. Also, Jesse Connally was identified in paragraph seven as an ambulance board member, who spoke to the reason for the situation, but Connally is not a board member and the spokesperson was Denene Humphries.... Full story
Grants awarded to support social and emotional learning in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Caring Foundation announced this week it awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to schools across Wyoming to support social and emotional learning programs. Social and emotional learning helps individuals develop traits such as problem solving, teamwork, character and grit. It also allows schools to create a learning environment that offers social and emotional support to kids, building a culture of responsive, restorative p...
Continuing the recent tradition of punching above its weight, the small county of Crook can once again boast that both of its legislators hold positions of leadership in the Wyoming State Legislature. During a vote held on Saturday, Senator Ogden Driskill was voted the new President of the Senate, while Representative Chip Neiman will start his second term in office as the House Majority Floor Leader. Senate President As Senate President, Driskill will select committee members, appoint...
Pam Johnson stopped by the Moorcroft Senior Center before traffic began arriving for the food distribution last Thursday, for which she volunteers, to show off a few of her creations. Johnson sews and embroiders with a craft/sewing machine, creating a plethora of seasonal and day-to-day practical items. "I've been doing it for about five years," she smiles in reminiscence. "I was looking for a hobby to do in the house, especially during the winter and my boyfriend's mom has been embroidering...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is once a month, on a Friday, participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. New Arrivals! K-3 – I want my Book Back by Viviane Elbee, If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick by Drew Daywalt. Young Adult – Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already know...
By Mrs. Fechtig’s Kindergarten Class Eston Swaney – You buy a turkey at the store. Take it home and cut it up. Put salt and pepper on it and cook it on the grill for 30 minutes at 10 degrees. You will know when it is done because it will be brown. You eat it with celery. My family will all eat it. Oliver Wirthanen – You go to the store to get a turkey. Take it home and put spices on it but I’m not sure what they are called. Cook it on the grill for 6 hours. You set the temperature to really hot. You will know when it is done when it looks like...
Kyler Smith, Chaz Dewey and Dane Connally....
The junior high Lady Wolves faced the Hulett Red Devils last Tuesday, losing 8-11. Sixth grader Tallie Thomas stepped up and filled a starting role due to others being out sick and she played with such heart and hustle the entire time she was in. The eighth grade did not have any games last week because Hulett does not have the numbers and the Thursday game was postponed to a later date that has not been determined yet. Monday, November 21, the Moorcroft Wolves faced the Upton Bobcats at home. There was a sixth, seventh and eighth grade game...
Speeding – Chanda Snook, Gillette, WY, 77/65, $120; Michael Jepson, Olympia, WA, 96/75, $165; Geoffrey Hoyt, Lead, SD, 79/70, $103; Stephanie Barrientos, Devils Tower, WY, 81/65, $140; Brandon Berry, Rapid City, SD, 86/80, $97; Taranvir Ghuman, Frederick, MD, 94/70, $190; Thomas G. Bobick, Spokane, WA, 53/30, $291; Krysten M. Wilson, Gillette, WY, 41/30, $167; Collin Snyder, Buffalo, NY, 99/80, $155; Calvin Reece, Douglas, WY, 88/80, $101; Joni Morcom, Madison Heights, VA, 79/70, $103; Jessica Kreitinger, Billings, MT, 90/80, $105; C...
Nov. 14 – Traffic accident with damage. Animal bite. Business checks. House watch. Fingerprints. Patient transfer. Traffic complaint. Six VIN checks. Nov. 15 – Two traffic accidents with damage. Animal complaint. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. Citizen assist. False 911. House watches. Juvenile problem. Lockout. Traffic hazard. Two VIN checks. Two welfare checks. Nov. 16 – Two traffic accidents with damage. EMS page. Business checks. House watches. Motorist assist. Paper service. Parking problem. Fingerprints. Patient trans...
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for authority to implement Integrity Rider Rates. 1. BHWG is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. (Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), 37-2-112). 2. On October 31, 2022, BHWG filed its Application, together with testimony and exhibits, requesting authority to imple... Full story
Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for the Crook County Dust Suppression Project, located in Crook County, Wyoming. You are hereby notified that Crook County has accepted as completed, according to plans and specifications and rules set forth in the Agreement between the County and the aforementioned Contractor, the work in connection... Full story
NOTICE OF IDENTIFICATION OF COUNTY ROADS UNDER W. S. 24-3-201 THROUGH W. S. 24-3-206 TO VACATE THE UNUSED AND UNIDENTIFIED PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROADS IN TOWNSHIP 50 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6th P.M. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Board of County Commissioners intends to identify county roads in accordance with Resolution No. 2019-4 within Township 50 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. that are generally located east of Moorcroft, Wyoming and Southeast of Pine Haven, Wyoming in the Pine Ridge... Full story
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 o’clock a.m. Present for the special meeting were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, via conference call, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Dru Bower, Dru Consulting, LLC was present via Teams to discuss a Letter of Comment to BLM. Larry Schommer, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, was present to discuss a request for the Sundance Winter Fest. Joe Baron, County A... Full story
Crook County's own Jennifer Purcell has been honored with the Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year award from the Wyoming chapter of APCO International. Purcell has worked within the county's dispatch center for seven years, though her experience in the field spans two decades. She was nominated for her pleasant and professional manner with callers and colleagues at all times, no matter what kind of day she is having. In announcing Purcell's award, APCO also recognized her for being...
Mayor Karla Brandenburg shares a short update on the road work through the C Bar Estates development as winter continues to encroach. "The weather has slowed down the progress on the roads for C Bar, but Powder River Energy has been out there clearing the right-of-way through their utility easement to put the power boxes in so some progress has been made. Other than that it has been a slow week," she says....
