Articles from the September 16, 2021 edition
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Kuhl responds to charges
Crook County Treasurer Mary Kuhl has responded to the verified petition filed against her by Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill, which seeks to suspend her from office. The petition, signed Hill on behalf of the State of Wyoming, cites the felony...
Public voices support for siren
Every member of the Sundance City Council has heard feedback over the last month on one specific issue: the possibility of scrapping the noon siren. From the strong reaction of the community, it...
Now you see us
With the aim of keeping deer numbers down to manageable levels, the Sundance City Council has hired Nick Kaminski of Grainland Trapping to fulfill this year's quota. Kaminski is also familiar to the...
COVID-19 cases still high in county hospital
New cases of COVID-19 continue to roll in across the area and Crook County Memorial Hospital remains in lockdown this week as the medical staff concentrates on providing care to numerous patients with serious symptoms. “We really appreciate the... Full story
Svoboda charged with murder
Charges have now been filed against Edward Svoboda in relation to the death of his wife last week. Kathleen Svoboda was allegedly hit by a truck and trailer in her back yard. Svoboda has been charged with murder in the first degree. If convicted, he...
Robert Eugene Vore II
Robert Eugene "Bob" Vore II, 57, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Billings, Montana. Bob was known affectionately to family and friends as "Pedro", a nickname given to him by his Uncle Ron. He was born... Full story
Kathleen May McAmis Svoboda
Kathleen May McAmis Svoboda, 70, of Anthem, Arizona, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her home near Alva, Wyoming. Kathleen was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on April 17, 1951,... Full story
Jacki Renee Florey
Jacki Renee Florey, 43 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away in her home on September 8, 2021. Jacki was born on April 21, 1978, in Milan, Missouri to Andrew and Laural Florey. Jacki was the youngest sibling of Daniel and Thelma Schreckhise, Oceanside,... Full story
Corrections
Kenny Glover married Karen Hegge on October 12, 1958. The date was incorrect in last week’s paper. Clara Alice (Pickerd) Potter was born to Emerson Willard and Margaret Elizabeth (Hopson) Pickerd. Her mother’s maiden name was listed incorrectly... Full story
Wedding
On Saturday, June 5, 2021 Teddi Madison Marchant wed Carter James Jones. Teddi is the daughter of Brian and Jerlyn Marchant of Sundance, Wyoming. Carter is the son of Casey and James Moore of...
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago Sept. 22, 1921 The deer season opened in Wyoming last Friday and continues until Oct. 15. The outlook for snow right now is not as good as it might be to suit the hunter, but probably...
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks Thank you to everyone for all the calls, and offers of help after my surgery. A special thank you to Dan L. for taking care of the store, Gerri M. for the meal, Pam S. for babysitting me so Larry could run for supplies and Kasey F. for... Full story
Fire department open house rescheduled
Due to circumstances beyond control, the Sundance Volunteer Fire Department open house has been rescheduled for Oct. 2. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served with activities for young and old. Drawing for UTV will be at...
Bible study group to meet
Sundance Community Ladies’ Bible Study Group invites all ladies from Sundance and surrounding area to join in studying God’s word based on the Bible. Non-denominational and all ladies are welcome. Please join us each Monday from 9:30 to 11 a.m....
Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow returns to Sundance Library
Crook County Library in Sundance is pleased to once again welcome acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller Jerry Barlow for a special concert. The program will be held Fri., Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at...
Native Memory Project coming to Crook County Museum
The Crook County Museum invites you to come and experience the work of the Native Memory Project on Fri., Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. The Native Memory Project serves to preserve the stories and survival teachings of the past in order to carry them into...
This Week at Your Library
We are still doing curbside and delivery if you would prefer not to come inside. If you are a master gardener, will you please contact the library? We would like to have some gardening programs, and need a master gardener to lead them. Thanks! The...
Roping Club barbecue and queen contest Sept. 26
The Hulett Roping Club will be hosting their annual barbecue, queen contest and playday Sun., Sept. 26 at the Hulett Recreation Grounds. The barbecue will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with steak, beans, chips, biscuits and gravy, juice and...
Quilt show to be held in Hulett
A smattering of historic and modern quilts will be on display at the Hulett Civic Center and Hulett Museum Sept. 24-26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for this event. Anyone interested in exhibiting a quilt should contact the Hulett Museum...
The West is burning and politics are fanning the flames
As smoke from summer Western wildfires spreads all the way to Maine, the entire country finally realizes what the West has long known: America’s forest-management policies are not working. This record-breaking fire season has seen more than 5...
This Side of the Pond
As the old joke goes, the time has come for everyone in Wyoming to start locking the doors of their vehicles, because zucchini season is here. This is certainly close to the truth for my next-door-nei...
City to challenge census results
Has Sundance really lost an eighth of its population over the last ten years? The city council doesn’t think so, and now aims to challenge the results of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 redistricting data. The data was released a month ago and...
Range franchise fee back on hold
A franchise fee agreement between Range Communications and the City of Sundance will be staying on hold until November to allow time for the council to consider the cooperative’s request for an exemption that would recognize its financial contribut...
Council passes storage container ordinance
At Tuesday’s meeting, an ordinance amending the City of Sundance’s rules for storage containers and billboards received its third and final reading. Though final approval had been scheduled for August’s meeting, the issue was tabled to allow...
Crook County cowboys inducted into hall of fame
A handful of Crook County's finest cowboys were inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) during the Hall's annual celebration last weekend in Cheyenne. Due to the pandemic-related...