Moorcroft Leader - The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming

Recently, Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce President Neal Gray asked the Moorcroft Town Council permission to establish a beer garden during Jubilee, selling only malt beverages under a one-day state permit. He explained that the chamber is trying to recoup money lost paying for entertainment.

Answering the invitation of the governing body, the owners of all three liquor establishments in Moorcroft attended the council meeting Monday night to discuss the thoughts of the chamber’s request. The reaction of each was adamant.

“I think it’s counterproductive for the chamber of commerce t...