Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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The Sundance Lady Bulldogs walked away with their fifth state volleyball championship this past weekend in Casper. The Bulldogs were arguably one of the three best teams in state this year. The way the bracket was set up, the Bulldogs were looking to have to go through the other two best teams, Pine Bluffs and Wright. In an amazing twist of fate, the Bulldogs did not have to face either team in their run to the Championship. The Bulldogs started tournament play facing off against Tongue River....
The county commissioners have refunded a civil penalty to a business owner who was inaccurately advised by the Crook County Treasurer’s Office that her vehicles were tax exempt. The decision was made despite legal advice from County Attorney Joe Baron that a refund is not within the county’s purview to grant. In Baron’s opinion, County Treasurer Mary Kuhl does not have the statutory authority to correct her mistake; neither, he said, does the county commission have legal authority to issue a refund. However, said Commissioner Jeanne Whale...
Consideration of a complaint over an alleged shooting nuisance in the Sundance Canyon Ranch subdivision will be delayed until December because the accused was not present at last week’s meeting of the county commissioners. On the advice of County Attorney Joe Baron, notice will first be sent to the landowner against whom the complaint has been made. “I think that, any time that you hear a complaint...you need to hear both parties before you make a decision,” Baron said. The accused should have a chance to respond to the allegations, Baron...
A state land acquisition that would return part of the Moskee to public ownership may finally be coming to fruition. Originally given the blessing of the State Board of Land Commissioners more than three years ago, the 4714-acres of scenic canyon lands in the Grand Canyon area, adjacent to the Black Hills National Forest, would be purchased from the Moskee Land Corporation. Jessica Murkin, Real Estate Analyst for the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments, updated the county commissioners on progress last week. She explained that the...
The question of whether or not the City of Sundance should be in “the ambulance business” was once again discussed at last week’s regular meeting of the council. The issue has been raised several times in anticipation of the need to either reapprove the contract with Crook County Medical Services District that has been in place for a number of years – or do something different. “At one time I believe we did belong in the ambulance business,” said Mayor Paul Brooks. “I think that time has passed.” The latest CREG report shows the state has f...
Shoppers get a jump start on the Christmas season this year at the annual Holiday Bazaar held on Saturday at the old elementary gym. Vendors filled the area and provided a wide array of hand-made goods and goodies sure to stoke the holiday spirit....
Crook County’s three District Court judges are doing the work of four people, according to the latest workload assessment from the Wyoming Supreme Court. One of those three, Honorable Michael N. Deegan, updated the county commissioners last week on “an effort we’re undertaking to secure a fourth district court judge”. According to the workload assessment, Judges Deegan, John R. Perry and Thomas W. Rumpke have undertaken the workload of 4.16 people over the last year. The majority of this, said Deegan, was in Campbell County, which is causing...
How do you determine when there’s a nuisance within the city? Council Member Jana McLean asked this question at last week’s meeting of the Sundance City Council with the hope of making sure that the city is treating every resident fairly. It seems there are several nuisances around town, McLean said, but not all of them have been served a nuisance letter. She expressed her concern that the council is not being uniform in its treatment of potential nuisance properties. City Attorney Mark Hughes explained there is a definition of a “nu...
At last week’s regular meeting, the Sundance City Council heard that City Attorney Mark Hughes has prepared a new pre-annexation agreement for developments on the edges of town. However, he said, he is unsure as the legality of using them. Pre-annexation agreements have historically been signed by subdivisions and other developments wanting to hook onto the city’s utilities. In return, they agree to give Sundance the right to choose to annex their development should the city deem it necessary at some point in the future. Hughes told the cou...
The annual conversation about utility rates took a different turn this year when it transpired that the end of the Specific Purpose Option Tax (SPOT) means the Sundance City Council will be obliged to consider a six percent rate increase across the board. Public Works Director Mac Erickson was also able to present a detailed analysis of garbage rates across town at a business-by-business level. Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Lenz offered the proposed increase on base rates across the board, to include sewer, water and garbage. The reason a six percent...
Deployment of new auto metering infrastructure is in full swing for customers of Powder River Energy, reported Troy Bifulco to the county commissioners last week. The new technology will change how the cooperative reads meters and allow PreCORP to connect and disconnect to meters remotely. Phase one of the project will see upgrades completed in Weston and Crook County, with an approximate completion date of May. Work will begin in Weston County and then move to Crook, Bifulco said. During this process, he stated, everyone will get new meters....
Christmas Tree tags will be available Nov. 12 through Dec. 24 at Forest Service offices in western South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. The Black Hills National Forest is also excited to continue the Fourth Grade Free Christmas Tree Program again this holiday season. Fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the Every Kid Outdoors initiative. Every Kid Outdoors is a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of conservationists. All fourth graders are eligible to receive a fourth grade pass that allows free...
Speeding – Rooney J. Kercher, Gillette, 38/30, $96; Maloy Poor, Alva, 60/45, $120; Kyler L. Hardee, TX, 65/50, $85; Robert C. Cummings, Devils Tower, 76/65, $100; Carrillo J. Miranda, WA, 88/75, $110; (minor), UT, 90/75, $120; Shawn D. Kuhn, Casper, 90/80, $90 No Auto Insurance – Zion Ross Henderson, SD, $555 Fail to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance – Morgan R. Frein, Torrington, $545 No Valid Certificate of Title, Certificate of Registration and License Plates/Temporary Permit Required – Alexandra Rose Leitza, Pine Bluffs, $125 Expired...
Nov. 4 - Two VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for conceal carry permit. Detention Deputy did a prisoner transport. Detention deputy booked in one subject. Deputy did a business check. Deputy took possession of some found property – property claimed. Deputy assisted another agency. Two EMS calls. Nov. 5 - Two VIN checks. One paper service. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy did a prisoner transport. Detention Deputy booked in one subject. Deputy handled an animal complaint. Deputy assisted a...
Well here’s a thing I wasn’t expecting to say: the mystery of the yeti has been solved. The answer is not disappointing, either, because it turns out there really have been yetis wandering the Himalayan woods all along. Arguably the most surprising thing is that the person who revealed the solution has known what a yeti is for half a century. You’d need to be familiar with Sir David Attenborough, the man who basically invented the nature documentary, for that to make sense. Sir David is a natio...
Man accused of setting up camera in women’s bathroom POWELL (WNE) — A Powell man is alleged to have set up a camera in the women’s bathroom at his former Powell workplace, capturing images of four of his female co-workers in states of undress. Fifty-year-old Scott G. Abraham, who lives between Lovell and Byron, was arrested on the allegations Wednesday and made bail on Friday. He’s facing six felony charges. An investigation by Powell police concluded that Abraham staged a camera in the women’s bathroom at the building where he worked on...
1 Years Ago The Times November 12, 1919 H.P. Ilsley, returning last Saturday from a trip to the stock-wintering country east of Rapid City, was compelled to leave his car well buried in snow a few miles out of this city and resort to the healthful mode of locomotion to reach home. How’s this as a new use of the flivver? Dr. A. B. Tonkin of Riverton, a member of the state board of health, became stalled in an auto while hunting elk. While he was “out and under” fixing his little machine an elk, terrified by other hunters, came running and leap...
The Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER BATTLE OF THE MILITARY SERVICE BRANCHES FOOD DRIVE: We are conducting a food drive to help stock the shelves at the Crook County Food Pantry before the holidays. We will have bins set up in the library with the name of each branch of service on them. Please bring in non-perishable food items and place them in the bin of the service branch you served in or your favorite branch. We will also have the bins at the high school for the Veterans’ Day C...
Our Thanks To everyone who helped: On behalf of myself and the Council of County Services, thank you so much to the staff at Sundance State Bank and all those who so generously donated food and monies during the bank’s Food Drive in October. Your continued generous support makes a huge difference in how we can help our neighbors in need, especially during the coming holidays. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all of us, and all of those whom your contributions will serve. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Katy J. Daves, Food Pantry S...
Jeff Garman is presented with a certificate for his 40 years of dedicated service to Crook County by Chairman Kelly Dennis and Road & Bridge Superintendent Morgan Ellsbury....
Barry Lane Floyd, Extraordinaire passed on to the next step of his journey November 7, 2019 at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. Barry was born in Washington, D.C. on June 18, 1948, to James Floyd and Dorothy Parsons Floyd. He spent his youth living around the world as his father was a government employee. He lived in Germany, Japan and many places in the US, graduating from high school in Newhall, California, in 1966. He joined the Marines in 1967, spending 18 months in Vietnam with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines. Barry was very... Full story
Waldo Glenn Elwonger, 94 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance. Waldo (Wally) Elwonger was born June 5, 1925, in Dawson, Nebraska, to Clarence O. Elwonger and Alva Wagner. He was the fifth of seven children, all of which preceded him in death. He was raised near Dawson and attended Dawson elementary, Pleasant Valley county school and Dawson high school where he participated in basketball and track and in his sophomore year was fourth in the state in the half-mile. He was... Full story
Ramona Neilson Policky passed away peacefully at 91, in her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and dear friend. Ramona was born in her little white home in Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming to Abigail Lindsay Crosby-Neilson and John Lawrence Neilson. She was always proud of her Wyoming heritage. Her father died at a young age leaving her mother and three siblings from a first marriage to raise Ramona. She lived in many places including Cowley, Laramie, Billings, Denver, Wichita Falls, Texas, Guam,... Full story
Milly Ferrell Russell passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring.... Full story
The Upton-Sundance Patriots season came to a close this weekend as the Patriots fell to Cokeville 7-16. In a rematch of last year’s semifinal game, the Patriots were hoping for a different outcome, but the Cokeville Panthers’ disciplined defense shut down the explosive Patriot offense by limiting their big gains to three to four yards at a time, forcing the Patriots to string together short gains with little momentum. The Panthers were the first to strike as Nate Barnes found an opening for a 40-yard run. Cokeville then had a successful two...
