Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Hats were thrown in the air in the traditional celebration as 25 young people left school behind to begin their adult lives. Sundance High School hosted the commencement ceremony on May 19 for the Class of 2019. Following a welcome speech from Aubrey Schelling Hoard, Class President, the salutatorian address was given by Tanner Hofland and the valedictorian address by Madison Gill. Principal Jim O'Connor provided the introductions and presented diplomas. Graduates included Skylei...
As Sundance High School's first active shooter drill came to an end on Thursday, almost every student strolled casually back into the building. Even a small group that had made the decision to shelter in place rather than flee was able to successfully avoid harm from the "shooter", though most chose to make a beeline for the other end of campus. No weapons were involved in the session, arranged by Crook County Sheriff's Office, and the kids were warned ahead of time that they would be asked to p...
The last active member of the Crook County War Memorial committee, having served on behalf of local veterans since the structure now so familiar to this community was no more than the inkling of an idea, Earl Gray has stepped down to pass the torch to the next generation. Thanks to the hard work of Gray and his fellows, the new committee members will inherit a memorial that sits proudly on the courthouse lawn, bearing the names of all Crook County's warriors. "One of the motorcycle groups a few years ago got hold of me and congratulated us on...
The Wyoming Business Council has recommended a community development grant of $484,000 for the City of Sundance to assist with plans to develop a new park on the site next to Old Stoney. Mayor Paul Brooks appeared in front of the business council on May 16 to support the request, which will see the lot transformed into a park that includes a stage area, water feature, play areas for kids and a historic walking path. Though the WBC’s staff did not originally recommend the project to the board, the council ultimately chose to recommend full f...
The Ride and Hide 4-H Club was able to take advantage of last week’s short run of nice weather in order to clean up a stretch of Highway 116 on Wednesday. Eleven of the club’s members were on hand to work on their adopted highway....
Masonic Rites for Robert L. Beaudoin will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Masonic Hall, 611 Cleveland Street in Sundance, Wyoming. The service is open to the public. Military Honors and inurnment will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota. Refreshments and a time for fellowship with family and friends will follow at the United Methodist Church, 306 Ryan Street in Sundance.... Full story
Larry Matthew Roberts, 78 years young, was born April 13, 1941, on Easter Sunday, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Matthew C. and Leona "Noni" (Canfield) Roberts. He lived in Cheyenne until he graduated from the University of Wyoming, with a Bachelor's degree in business. Growing up, he worked for his grandfather on the Canfield Ranch during the summers and worked for his dad at Trailways Bus Line on weekends while in college. Upon his graduation for UW, he went to work for the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Officer. While working for the IRS,... Full story
Thank You Thank you to my family for arranging my 90th birthday party on Saturday and to all those who attended. I thought it was a great celebration and very much appreciated it. Earl Gray Our Thanks Thank you Sundance State Bank for your generous donation of $50,000.00 for the restoration of Old Stoney. Your commitment and continue generosity to the community is deeply appreciated. Crook County Museum District Board Thank You I would like to thank the City of Sundance for presenting me with a Certificate of Appreciation for recognition of ser...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities throughout June. Brian Yeager is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Yeager can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. His office is located at 551 Running W. Drive, in Gillette, and he will also be available at the following l...
The local chapters of the VFW and American Legion will hold a short Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 to honor the memory of our county’s and our nation’s fallen warriors. The ceremony will be held at the Crook County War Memorial, on the northwest corner of the Crook County Courthouse square, starting at 2:30 p.m. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a proclamation asking for the observance of The National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be designed around this moment. A couple of speakers and “Taps” will complete the pro...
The Hulett Lions Club has established a benefit fund for Rod Knudson at the Summit National Bank in Hulett. He is currently recovering from injuries sustained by a propane water heater explosion. Donations may also be sent to the Hulett Lions Club at P.O. Box 374, Hulett, WY 82720....
1 Years Ago The Times May 21, 1919 Johnnie and Nels Pearson of Aladdin are reported to have run their car off the bridge at the stone house on Hay Creek just this side of Belle Fourche today, but fortunately neither of them was injured. Lieut. Perry Smith, perhaps the only active flier from Crook County who did duty in France, was gladly greeted by Sundance friends upon his arrival in the city Monday. He is on only a 15-day leave and must return to Garden City, N.Y. Needless to say he has had many thrilling experiences, concerning which he...
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE LUNCHEON Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. This luncheon is free to the public as a thank you for all the community support shown to the library this past year. Come enjoy some incredible food and good company! Library Programming: STORYTIME: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. May’s themes: “Dance/Music/Motion”, “In the Garden”, “Owls/Birds with the Black Hills Raptor Rescue Center” and “Play to Learn Stations”. There will not be storytime on May 29. “A UNIVERSE OF STORIES” CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM...
Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance made their annual trek to Devils Tower National Monument for the 14th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County. It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the natural history of Devils Tower with a hike around it. Ranger Joe Bruce of Devils Tower National Monument was on hand to give a guided tour for the Sundance students. After their hike, students met at the picnic area and ate lunch. Area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Youth Services...
Crook County Library and Sundance Elementary hosted the Black Hills Raptor Center on Wed., May 15. Maggie and Lucy, volunteers from the center, brought the birds over to visit both the library and the elementary school. Special guests included two Eastern screech owls, a short-eared owl, a Ferruginous hawk and an American kestrel. All these birds have been injured severely enough that they are permanent residents at the center. The children were presented with wonderful programs discussing all...
To the Editor, I just finished reading your article on the Military Veterans’ Memorial in the Court House square and want you to know how much I enjoyed it. I appreciate the good things you put in about our little town. Some of these treasures we have in our town help tell and show others, especially newcomers why we are a wonderful place to live. Where people are friendly and always ready to give a helping hand and cherish the things we have here. I have some good memories of this memorial from its beginning to now. So this is a little p...
I have a friend who grew up in a community that celebrated its European heritage to a greater degree than most. Let’s call her Beryl and, for the sake of protecting the innocent, let’s say the ancestors of her family and neighbors came over here from France. As my friend was growing up, her grandmother made sure to teach her lessons about her family history. She ate French foods, partook in French customs and marked French holidays, while living in a community that took its architectural cue...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites you to participate in a meeting in Sundance to discuss mountain lion hunting seasons on May 29. The Sundance meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the Crook County Courthouse. Newcastle Wildlife Biologist Joe Sandrini noted, “If you are affected by these regulations, please take the time to review them and provide us with any concerns or suggestions you might have for improving them. The Commission takes public input very seriously, and at times ideas generated by the public can be incorporated to i...
All motorized trails remain temporarily closed to motor vehicle use on the Black Hills National Forest due to extreme wet conditions and a forecast calling for more wet and cold weather. A closure order was signed last week prohibiting any type of motorized use on motorized trails. Additionally, seasonally closed gates remain closed until conditions allow them to open. Users can still ride on over 3000 miles of Forest Service roads. Forest officials ask the public to avoid driving through wet and muddy spots on these roads to prevent damage to...
The May 31 deadline for Wyoming resident and nonresident big game hunters to submit applications for limited quota deer and antelope licenses is approaching. May 31 is also the deadline for resident elk. Deciding what Wyoming application to submit is now easier than ever with the Wyoming Game and Fish Hunt Planner. The tool, on the Game and Fish website, helps hunters with their applications with interactive, in-depth mapping. For each species, hunters can see an overview of all the hunt areas in the state and choose individual areas to...
The Sundance Rod and Gun Club annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 1 with registration at noon and fishing from 1 to 3 p.m. Hot dogs, soda and prizes for everyone! Call Doug Ramsey at 290-2901 for more information....
Youth age 0 through high school are invited to the fifth annual WSG Hulett Youth Field Day Saturday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Highway 24 one-half mile from Hulett. The event is free and is open to the first 125 youth who register. Lunch is included and there will be prizes for all youth who attend. This year the event will feature a fishing derby with a prize for the largest fish, 3-D archery shoot and safety training, fur and antler identification, outdoor first aid education, fishing lure making program, shooting sports, turkey...
Though elected officials gathered earlier this month to select a designee who will take charge of public records requests, there was a distinct lack of volunteers. “Nobody wants to do that,” said Commissioner Jeanne Whalen. The reluctance comes from what gathered officials described as a new law that still has many unanswered questions. Enrolled Act 72, passed by the legislature earlier this year, makes changes to how government entities must handle public records requests. Among other changes, the act requires each governmental entity to des...
The tenth annual Old Stoney Art Auction is coming up next weekend, bringing with it the usual promise of fun, time to visit with friends and local art that any collector will be sure to covet. This year, as work moves ever closer towards the finish line on the first phase of the Old Stoney restoration, the funds raised will be earmarked specifically for the second half of the project. The auction will begin at 4 p.m. on June 1 and will take place on the corner of Main and 4th Streets in a white marquee. “From 4 to 5:30 p.m., we have hors d...
A "Ranchers Board" bearing ear tags with the name and brand of numerous local ranchers is now available for public viewing at Sundance State Bank. The board has already been displayed at several businesses as well as during the Crook County Fair and parade. It is intended to promote beef and the cattle industry in Crook County....
