Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Skylei Bliss-Christensen – Hathaway Merit Provisional Opportunity Scholarship Madison Gill – Harper Memorial Scholarship, Hathaway Merit Honors Scholarship, Mr. & Mrs. Harold DeWitt Scholarship, WY Acacia Fraternity Scholarship, WY Scholars Award, Electa Chapter #5, OES Scholarship, 1st Alternate Crook County Commissioners Scholarship Lauren Haiar – Hathaway Merit Honors Scholarship, WY Scholars Award, Hathaway Need Honors Scholarship, Harper Memorial Scholarship, Electa Chapter #5, OES Scholarship Tanner Hofland – Teddy Roosevelt Honors...
College of Nursing student Jessica Elizabeth Ryan of Aladdin has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence after the spring 2019 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale....
Due to the recent snow storm and slippery conditions, the Forest Moon Walk scheduled for May 25 has been re-scheduled to June 1. Join the Black Hills National Forest on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. for a moonlit hike and to learn about the history of Smokey Bear and the celebration of his 75th birthday. Participants will walk approximately one mile (roundtrip) over uneven terrain in the central Black Hills in an old wildfire burned area and a recent prescribed fire area. South Dakota Wildland Fire Director, Jay Esperance will lead the walk, and...
Springtime photographers, drone pilots, pet owners and people enjoying the outdoors should still give wildlife space this spring. Getting too close to animals can stress them, especially just after winter when they are still low on fat reserves and working to conserve energy. “Spring is a great time to photograph wildlife, take your dog for a hike and enjoy the outdoors, but be respectful of the wildlife and give them distance to avoid disturbing them,” said John Lund, Pindale wildlife supervisor. Getting too close to wildlife can add an ext...
As Wyoming’s warmer days approach, avoiding ticks when spending time outdoors can also mean escaping some potentially serious diseases, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Diseases sometimes passed on by infected ticks in Wyoming include tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF). Lyme and Powassan diseases can be a concern during travel to other states, but are not known to be spread by Wyoming ticks. “When we walk through, play or sit in brushy and grassy areas or handle certain animals we...
Fourteen Wyoming students from across the state were recognized for their artwork in Cheyenne on May 17 by Governor Gordon. The celebration acknowledged their achievement in art and excellence in interpreting agriculture and natural resource concepts. Each year Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) encourages second, third, fourth and fifth grade students to submit a hand drawn bookmark for the program. This year WAIC received over 1500 entries, from students across Wyoming. Among the student artists recognized was Luke Halverson who is...
Wyoming women ranchers are the state’s fastest growing demographic, and 11 were recognized last week in Gillette with Heart of Agriculture Honoree awards. Whether native born, beguiled as a youth in the Netherlands by Wyoming’s mystique or living in Boston and hearing the state’s siren call, they’re either managing their own ranches or in equal partnerships with spouses. The ranchers received the honors Wednesday, May 1, at a University of Wyoming Extension event in Gillette, nominated from their counties for the honors. First Lady Jennie...
The Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation Board will host an open house on June 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vore Site located on Old Hwy 14 just west of Beulah, Wyoming. Tours will be offered and no admission will be charged. Visitors will be able to interact with archaeologists from the Black Hills National Forest and from the University of Wyoming. Archaeological excavations at the site have resulted in the discovery of more than two hundred stone tools, which include projectile points, knives, and...
A new National Park Service report shows that 468,215 visitors to Devils Tower National Monument in 2018 spent $30 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 414 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $38.2 million. “The nation’s first national monument welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Amnesty Kochanowski Superintendent Devils Tower National Monument. “We are delighted to share the stories of Devils Tower and the experiences it provides. The Tower a...
MINUTES of MEETING BOARD of TRUSTEES CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Preparing Today for Success Tomorrow CCSD#1 will prepare & empower all students for successful, lifelong learning through effective teaching. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Crook County School District #1 was held in Hulett, WY, Monday, May 20, 2019, at the hour of 6:00 PM at the Hulett School. ROLL CALL The meeting opened with the following present: Chairman Brian Marchant; Trustees Marlene Edwards, Rick Gill, Dena Mills, Ken Rathbun, and Chase...
