JANUARY 3, 2018 MOORCROFT LEADER 1 MOORCROFT JUNE 4, 2015 MOORCROFT LEADER 1
January 3, 2019 Number 1 75¢ LTHE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITYeader SINCE 1909 • MOORCROFT AND PINE HAVEN, WYOMING Happy New Year! In Your Words: What do you procrastinate most about at this time of year?
ADRIANNA MATERI DAISY SOESBE HELENE ORBORSKI KAELIXTE LEFAVE “It’s cold and I don’t want to go out- “Cleaning our room and putting our “Cleaning my house. When I get “Our waterline broke on Christmas Eve, side and fill my car up with gas.” Christmas toys away.” home from work, I’m just too tired.” so I’d say checking stuff before it breaks.”
KENNA LEFAVE KYLEAH PALMER PEGGY FRASIER LISA GRIFFITH “Chores my parents want me to do “I don’t want to go outside and feed our “Once the holidays are over, getting “I should lose about 20 pounds, but I and doing my homework a lot.” animals and scrape my car windows.” things put away and cleaning things out.” don’t want to give up coffee and Pepsi®!.” A Look Forward By Sarah Pridgeon grade its infrastructure. ter and streets. “That’s a debt I don’t and hopes that Moorcroft “I’d like to see the parks “We have a water project “I’d like to see the think we can afford to will become the hub for What goals have our lo- improved as far as play- in front of the State Lands landfill situation take on yet, so we’ve just Crook County’s garbage. cal governments set for ground equipment and I’d and Investments Board resolved and the got to pursue grants and “I’d like to see the land- themselves over the com- like to pursue this splash but I really don’t think see if we can come up with fill situation resolved and ing months? Where might pad we want to put in and we can afford to under- landfill be open some 90/10 match grants the landfill be open to the we be when 2019 draws to maybe a new basketball take that project because to the county or or something along those county or to anyone who a close? In this issue, we’ll court up here at Noonan it would increase our debt to anyone who lines. On some of our old- wants to haul there. I’d like be taking a look forward and a volleyball pit to im- load to a point we would er streets the asphalt has to see the county commis- to the projects, plans and prove the park so that have raise our rates. We’ve wants to haul been rutted and grass is sioners establish a solid objectives that our county people will use it and have got to keep that project in there” growing in the cracks and waste district and then a has in store as the new a reason to use it,” Claar front of them so that we we need to take care of that board would be appointed year unfolds. says. don’t get lost,” he says. stuff or we’re going to lose to study the situation and “The other thing I would “We don’t even know if Dick Claar our streets,” he says. possibly put a mill levy on TOWNS like to see is that we move we’re going to be accepted, Mayor of Moorcroft “We need to pursue the ballot for future expan- to obtain financing and but we’d have to make a de- funding methods for tak- sion at the landfill, which Moorcroft start the project to move cision on it. I don’t know if ing care of our streets that is about the way we can get For incoming mayor Dick town hall up to the Moor- we move on it even if we’re Regarding streets, Claar doesn’t put a burden back the whole county bought Claar, a preoccupation for croft Town Center.” accepted. I don’t think we’d would like to see the town on our taxpayers.” into it,” he says. 2019 will be finding avail- Two other needs on which do anything for a number find a way to improve as- Meanwhile, Claar would able grant funding to im- the new mayor would like of years, until we get some phalt where it is beginning very much like to see the See Look Ahead: prove Moorcroft and up- to focus attention are wa- debt resolved in the town.” to deteriorate. landfill situation resolved page 2 2 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 local Pine Haven croft dump and see what his COUNTY to working towards creating to seeing the museum move LOOK Pine Haven, too, will wel- plans and ideas are and see a water district that will help to its new home in Old Stoney come a new mayor as the year where we can go from there,” Commissioner Kelly landowners in the west of the and anticipates that the coun- begins. Bill Cunningham has he says. Dennis county. ty will begin planning what to AHEAD several ideas already for the “Once the legislature okays do with the space left behind continued from page 1 A third goal on the new The fiscal situation for progress he would like to see mayor’s list is to research Crook County will occupy the formation of the Car- in the courthouse basement. made in town during 2019. lile Area Water District I will She expects that the Oneok “Moorcroft can’t afford property taxes for the Pine Commissioner Kelly Dennis’s “My number one goal and work with the landowners pipeline will begin installa- to piggyback this whole Haven area. attention in the coming year. something I would like to see and the state to move things tion work in Crook County. expense of $4 million, or “The tax estimate for Crook The most important thing, he done before I leave is to try says, will be “living within our along,” she says. “As I start my third term, whatever it costs to keep the County for Pine Haven is landfill going for the next 50 to get natural gas in here,” he budget”. She will also continue to I am energized by what has begins, explaining that he is pretty high and I want to go push for a resolution to the is- been accomplished and what years. We need some help “I foresee possibly some working on this project along- and see why and see what I sues with CenturyLink phone is reasonable to achieve in the from the county commis- tough economic times com- side Sundance. can do,” he says. He would ing ahead as far as what we service on the eastern side of future,” she says. “We have a sioners there.” “We’re trying to work with like to see the county reevalu- get for tax money and we have the county. good group of caring employ- At the state level, Claar them and get some of that ate property taxes in Pine to live within our means,” he “Another project I am com- ees that think alike, and try to will be keeping an eye on ironed out and maybe we can Haven as they appear to be says. mitted to is to have decent do their best. They inspire me upcoming bills and also the get all the way from Wind higher than for other places For Dennis, this will be just telephone service on the east- to do my best too.” financial situation. Creek to Pine Haven and then within the county. as important a goal at the ern end of the county. Not “There’s going to be some Pine Ridge and Sundance. I Cunningham also believes state level as it is in local gov- having reliable phone service Commissioner Fred bills concerning taxes pro- don’t know what it’s going to there is opportunity to im- ernment. is not only dangerous, it is Devish entail, we’re just kind of get- not conducive to economic Until he has spent some posed, like sales tax rev- prove conditions for Pine “I hope that with our new ting underway.” growth and frankly beyond time in his seat, incoming enues. I see one of them is Haven’s emergency depart- leaders coming in state gov- The council is aware of the ernment that they are very ridiculous in this century,” Commissioner Fred Devish is that someone is advocating ments. project, but it’s very early responsible with the state’s she says. setting more general goals for possibly putting sales tax “By next year, I’d like to be days, Cunningham says. money – maybe more so than “I will continue to explore himself in 2019. back on groceries but drop- able to get a building up on ping the overall state rate,” “Sundance wants to go what we have been, even,” he options, be it cell towers or “Without actively being in forward as much as possible top next to the maintenance other providers coming to our there, I don’t know I have any he says. says. and I do too – I want to see it building and move the fire area. I support the Wyoming particular projects,” he ex- “There are going to be a “That will bode well for done,” he says. hall and maybe the ambu- Business Council’s broad- plains. number of different finan- Crook County, if that’s the Cunningham would also lance up there,” he says, ex- case.” band plan and hope Governor “Of course, you have your cial bills that go across the like to explore the future plaining that this could im- Meanwhile, for the county, Mark Gordon continues the road projects, which seem to legislature that I think are for garbage in the area, spe- prove response time. Dennis expects that 2019 program.” be a major event. You’ve got so going to affect each of our cifically as it relates to Moor- Cunningham’s idea for the will see the continuation of At the state level, Whalen is much money and you’ve got to communities. I see Gover- croft’s landfill and whether current fire hall and ambu- ongoing work for most of the not pleased to see a bill on the put it where it does the most nor Mead’s proposed bud- outside customers will be able lance building is to turn it into courthouse’s offices. table this year that could af- good.” get, which he has to turn in to make use of it. fect local property taxes. Devish points to the grav- a community center for Pine “We have projects that are before he leaves office, and it “I want to talk to Mayor “According to the latest elling project on the D Road Haven’s residents. “If that ongoing, mostly in road and looks pretty good for towns.” Dick Claar about the Moor- bridge and things like that as Farm Bureau paper, there is as an example of this, com- works – I’ve got to look at it far as the offices that I’m in a state bill that would increase menting, “For any project that to see if it’s feasible, but that’s charge of,” he says. property taxes 13 percent comes up, I’d like to see us what I’d like to see by this time Other county offices will on residential, ag and other come to the table and discuss next year,” he says. also continue ongoing goals, properties. Industrial is now it with some common sense The incoming mayor has he says, such as the preserva- included too,” she says. and civility.” additional goals, such as to “This makes me mad as the Devish’s major focuses will 304 Riley, Moorcroft • Email [email protected] tion of records. improve the signage pointing county will take the heat for include to, “Be progressive. 307-756-3371 • FAX 307-756-9827 Summing up his hopes for to Keyhole Reservoir for the the commission in the year this if the bill passes. We just We can’t keep doing the same collect the tax, it goes to Chey- thing year after year after year PUBLISHER: Jeff Moberg ([email protected]) convenience of visitors to Pine ahead, Dennis says he will NEWS AND enne and they send us back a and expect different results,” EDITOR: Sarah Pridgeon ([email protected]) ADVERTISING Haven. He would also like to aim to be “Responsible with our spending and responsive percentage of it.” he says. WRITER/REPORTER: Grace Moore ([email protected]) DEADLINE: look at drainage and right of to all citizens of Crook Coun- The fact that this bill would “I’d like to keep the county ADS/LAYOUT: Melissa Paden ([email protected]) Tuesday way issues, believing there are 12 noon ty.” likely annoy landowners is entities moving forward so OWNERS: Jeff and Yvonne Moberg some places in town where not her only concern with it. that we can catch up to the culverts are necessary and a Commissioner Jeanne “If the state was serious current year. All the elected MOORCROFT LEADER is published every Thursday by SUNDANCE TIMES, INC. better right of way is needed and all the staff to move for- dba Moorcroft Leader, 304 Riley, P.O. Box 67, Moorcroft, WY 82721-0067. Whalen about raising money, they Periodicals Mail paid to Post Office at Moorcroft, WY 82721. (USPS 362180). to the cemetery. The coming year will bring need to be more forceful ward and be progressive and “Just minor things I’ve got multiple challenges and new about collecting the taxes that try to get our records keeping POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Moorcroft Leader, P.O. Box 67, lined out and we’ll get to work focuses for Commissioner are already on the books. If and that kind of thing to what Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721-0067 on those maybe in January Jeanne Whalen, including this passes, honest people will everybody else is at.” SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Payable in advance to the Moorcroft Leader) and get a plan lined in,” he completion of a long term continue to pay, dishonest Devish believes the county Subscription mailed to U.S. Address - $30. said. project alongside the Forest ones will continue to ignore should continue working on and not pay,” she says. ways to make its activities He would also like to intro- Service to create FERTA ease- LETTER TO EDITOR POLICY: The ‘Opinions’ section of our newspaper belongs to you, the “There are other proposed more transparent, some- readers. We encourage you to use it to express your opinions. The Moorcroft Leader does duce monthly meetings with ments. not solicit any particular viewpoint and publishes most all letters we receive. Letters are “The county and the Forest tax bills in the works, my thing that has been a work in not published when they cannot be verified, when they arrive unsigned, when they are the town employees to cre- Service have been working on opinion is the same.” progress with such goals as libelous, when they are not considered in good taste, when they are meant personally for ate the opportunity to hear one reader or when they argue theology. Letters are edited when they contain a map through the Bearlodge By the end of 2019, Whalen digitizing older documents. potentially libelous content, when language is in poor taste, or when a letter writer has what’s happening in their envisions that several road He would also like to see the directly addressed a private citizen as “you.” All letters must include a signature, physical identifying ownership of par- address and a telephone number. Address and phone number will not be published. departments and gather in- ticular roads, and who will do projects will be complete, county work more closely Letters that do not have an original signature will be verified by a telephone call to the put. “Sometimes, other peo- maintenance on those roads. including replacement of with municipalities in times author. Letters to the editor are intended to express the writer’s viewpoint and will not be printed if they are written as personal thank-you’s or advertising messages. ple have better ideas than This undertaking started a the Arch Creek bridge using when doing so could benefit The Moorcroft Leader and its publisher, Sundance Times Inc., are not responsible for the what we have,” he says. long time ago,” she explains. WYDOT funding; and gravel all. views expressed in the ‘Opinions’ page and do not, in publishing them, necessarily for 17 miles of the D Road, “I think there are certain endorse any particular opinion. “We’re working on dif- “All the surveying is done, ferent things and trying to we are just waiting for the also sponsored by WYDOT’s things that affect both of PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This newspaper is not responsible or liable whatsoever for any claim industrial roads program. them – the county and the get Pine Haven’s name out Forest Service to complete the made by an ad in this newspaper or for any of the services, products or opportunities “The grant submitted to municipalities – that I think offered by our advertisers. The content of any advertisement is the sole responsibility of there. I don’t want to turn it last few steps. This is impor- the advertiser. We do not endorse, encourage or promote the purchase or sale of any tant because, if for some rea- improve the Little Missouri they should work on togeth- into a big city, I want every- product, service, company or individual that chooses to advertise in this newspaper, and son the federal government Road did not go through so er,” he says. we reserve the right to refuse any/all advertising we deem inappropriate or unacceptable body to just come and enjoy by our company standards. In addition, this newspaper reserves the right to edit, or shuts down access to the for- we will continue to work with “I think there are some locate any classified advertisement under whatever heading we decide will best conform it,” he concludes. est, there will still be county the bentonite companies and things for which the county is with our classification regulations. “I’m not here to spend a roads through the forest that the landowners to find a solu- solely responsible and some ©2017 MOORCROFT LEADER ton of money. I want to be re- tion,” she continues. things for which the munici- “Where the Highway Crosses the Old Texas Trail” the public can travel on.” ally frugal and economical.” Whalen also looks forward Whalen also looks forward palities are solely responsible, JANUARY 3, 2018 MOORCROFT LEADER 3 local but where there are things now for upgrading the heat- for room to grow and im- tinue to be, taking care of that the five municipalities ing and air conditioning on prove, says Hough, and that our students emotionally The Moorcroft and the county can work on the acute side [of the hos- will always be driven by pa- and academically,” he says. together and it benefits both, pital], so at the next board tient needs. Community Invites I think they should work meeting they will look at “Some of the stuff that’s Forest Service more together.” the proposals that different been accomplished in the “The Bearlodge Ranger You to Attend Church Working towards a region- organizations have given us last two years? We’ve got District of the Black Hills al landfill is one example of and we’ll probably do that in a great team here, and it National Forest will con- Bethlehem Lutheran Church this, he says, along with the the spring.” shouldn’t have been accom- tinue to focus on the overall potential water district for The upgrades, he says, will plished in two years,” he health and resiliency of the 200 W Goshen, Moorcroft county residents. lower the cost of heating says. “We’re doing good, we national forest in 2019,” says (Missouri Synod) “I think they can work to- and cooling that part of the really are.” District Ranger Mike Gosse. Worship Service: Sundays 11 a.m. gether on items that benefit building. “This will be accomplished Pastor Norman Wacker: 307-281-2622 both and where there are Meanwhile, hospital staff School District by maintaining our timber overlaps, rather than one will be breaking in the new Among the projects on harvest levels of these past Cornerstone Ministries Church entity taking the brunt of configuration of the emer- the docket for Crook County few years, maintaining our 2 Belle Fourche River Road it,” he says. “It’s a lot easier gency and imaging area, School District in 2019, Su- timber stand improvement 756-2066 or 756-2370 to get something done with which has been operational perintendent Mark Broder- projects, and continuing Sunday School: 10 a.m. 7000 people pushing on it now for two weeks. son says school safety will be with our fuel reduction proj- Worship: 11 a.m. than with 1000 or whatever “There was a lot of input a big consideration. ects. These projects collec- Solid Rock Christian Academy number it is.” from all of the caregivers on “We have upgraded the tively help with reducing the 307-756-2600 Meanwhile, Devish will the design and how things entrances to all buildings potential threat of a large be keeping an eye on state should flow, so they are ex- and visitors now need to wildland fire on the land- First Presbyterian Church finances. cited about it,” he says. “It’s be granted access. We have scape.” 100 S Belle Fourche, Moorcroft “I believe the money all about taking good care improved the viewing fields The District will also con- Pastor Monte Reichenberg stream is critical; we’re kind of our patients. Sometimes of some of our cameras,” he tinue to work with grazing Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. - 12 noon of on a flat line and have we can’t provide a castle for says. permittees on fence repairs and Wednesday 1 - 3 p.m. or by appointment been going down, but now I them, but we can provide “We’re in the process of from the 2018 tornado that Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. think that has stopped and them with good care that it upgrading the vestibule struck parts of the district Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. • Worship: 11 a.m. might even be coming up,” doesn’t matter what the sur- at Sundance Elementary on June 30, he continues. Office: 307-756-3554 he says. roundings are, and this will School for a speaking op- “This is a collaborative ef- “[I want to] keep our name help a bunch.” tion.” fort with the Farm Services All are welcome out there and try to get grant The district will continue ALICE training has either Administration, the Forest First Southern Baptist Church monies and things like that the push to maintain the been completed or is sched- Service and local ranchers. 1/4 Mile North of I-90 on Hwy. 14 • 307-756-9522 where we can get it and it long term care unit at the uled for all buildings in the In addition, the Forest Ser- Pastor Mike Ellis • 307-363-3357 works.” highest possible level. district, he continues, and vice will continue to work Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. By this time next year, De- “Even on the state ranking work is ongoing to set pro- with permittees on water vish believes he will have a for quality, we’ve never been tocols for the release of stu- collection improvements for Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. clearer picture of the coun- below three, we’re always dents in the case of a crisis. cattle,” he says. Call Jerry Hagemeier for transportation at 307-281-0717 ty’s needs. one of the top ones. We got The Moorcroft schools The District will mean- What's missing in CH--CH? “I’m looking forward to it some recognition nationally will also see improvements while continue its effort to Visitors Welcome and I hope to be well versed. for both the hospital and the in 2019, Broderson says, in- eliminate weeds on the for- Oshoto Community Bible Church I intend on attending other long term care,” Hough says. cluding new lights for the el- est and surrounding bound- One mile east of Oshoto on Cabin Creek Road functions than just the com- Future plans include the ementary school parking lot. ary with assistance from Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. missioner meeting. I would clinics in Hulett and Moor- “We are working on an Crook County. Worship: 10:30 a.m. like to visit with all the dif- croft. The former is an ongo- additional parking lot for “Last year’s wet spring ferent boards and all the ing discussion. Moorcroft High School and and summer was a boon to Pine Ridge Ministries other departments to see “For the last two years, an area for field events,” he the weed communities, so Pine Ridge Community Church, Carlile, WY where they are headed,” he we’ve been talking about says. “This has been in the a concerted effort to spray Pastor Shayla Graham says. what the future looks like up works for a while and is tak- weeds will continue in First and Third Sunday : 9 a.m. “I’m pretty sure I will have there,” he says. ing longer than anticipated.” 2019,” he says. “It’s Simple! Love. Serve. Grow” a better working knowledge Whether this is something The growing student pop- In terms of recreation, the of everything, because going that the district moves on ulation at the Moorcroft El- Bearlodge Ranger District Prairie View Baptist Church into this I have been attend- next year has yet to be seen, ementary School will also be will be introducing new win- 501 N Green River Avenue (Corner of Green River and Goshen) ing commissioner meetings but Hough is confident the a focus for the district. ter opportunities for 2019 P.O. Box 739, Moorcroft • Church: 706-969-8750 and I kind of understand discussion will be ongoing. The focus for the new year for cross country skiers. Sunday School: 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. some things, but you can’t Decisions must be made for staff across the district “A new cross country ski Lunch to follow get it all from sitting on the about what level and types will be to continue adapt- access trail will be groomed Afternoon Service following lunch outside. I think I’ll be better of care are needed in the ing and adjusting to the new when snow conditions are Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. equipped to go forward.” area, as well as such things school calendar. Teachers adequate from the Reuter as whether it would be pos- are adjusting their teaching St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Campground Parking lot in DISTRICTS sible to install a pharmacy. to fit student needs, he says, 216 N Belle Fourche, Moorcroft 2019. This access trail will “We had a feasibility study and will also continue to Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. be a shorter route for skiers Hospital District done on putting a new build- work on their curriculums to Confessions before Mass to gain access to the main Crook County Medical ing, but we really haven’t match the new state assess- Pastor: Father Cliff Jacobson portions of the cross country Services District has made done much since then. The ment. Associate Pastor: Augustine Carrillo improvements at lightning board needs to make the School funding will also ski trails,” Gosse says. speed over the last two decision on what we want to continue to be a topic of con- The new opportunities are The Old Apostolic Lutheran years. Now comfortable with do,” he says. versation, says Broderson. an effort in partnership with Church of Moorcroft the level of care provided at “Once the decision is In particular, the district the Crook County Natural 712 W Lincoln Street, Moorcroft the hospital, clinics and long made, what do we need up will be paying close atten- Resource District, which Sunday Service: 11 a.m. term care, says CEO Nathan there? Do we need a provid- tion to funding questions re- Gosse explains received a Everyone is Welcome Hough, the year ahead will er who sees kids, or one who garding transportation and grant for snow grooming and interpretive signs along Vineyard Christian Fellowship bring smaller upgrades and does women’s health care?” special education. of Pine Haven improvements, such as re- Moorcroft, too, is an on- For the superintendent, the ski trails. placing ceilings in the hospi- going project in terms of the focus for 2019 will be to “We look forward to a 3 Industrial Drive, Pine Haven, WY tal and repainting the clinic. the future of its clinic. The follow the district’s motto of good snow year to get out P.O. Box 1046, Moorcroft, WY “We’re doing something district is pleased with how preparing and empowering and enjoy the new trails. In Service time: Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. a little bit different on the well its new provider at the all students for successful, addition, fat tire biking trails Pastor: Bob W. Rudichar ceiling out here that will Moorcroft clinic is settling lifelong learning through ef- in Fish Canyon will also Phone: 307-660-3777 help with the noise,” he says. in. fective teaching. continue to be groomed,” he Children’s church available during the service “We’re accepting bids right CCMSD is always looking “Our goal is, and will con- says. 4 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 state State Briefs Moorcroft Man sentenced to brain hemorrhage, which ming in its current day- Weather Duran’s doctor said likely light saving time through- prison in fatal DUI resulted from the crash. out the year. Thurs., January 3 wreck Because the wreck took Laursen said that made place on the reservation, sense because the current RIVERTON (WNE) — Goodman was tried in system keeps people in Winter Hawk Goodman, federal court. daylight saving time for who killed three people around eight months. while driving drunk in 2016, was sentenced Fri- Lawmaker aims to 38/24 day to 12 years imprison- Flu prompts Partly cloudy ment. move away from time After a four-day federal changes visiting restrictions Fri., January 4 trial, Goodman was in CHEYENNE (WNE) — at Campbell Co. convicted in federal court A Wyoming lawmaker will of involuntary homicide once again take up his bat- institutions GILLETTE (WNE) — in October for the deaths tle against daylight saving Due to an increase in flu of Lyle Black, Sarah Black time when the Legislature activity, Campbell County and William C’Bearing. convenes in January. Health has initiated vis- In a departure from the Rep. Dan Laursen, R- 41/20 iting restrictions at the norm, the federal trial Powell, is sponsoring a bill Partly cloudy Legacy Living and Reha- took place in Lander. Typi- for the upcoming general bilitation Center and in Sat., January 5 cally such trials are con- session to take the state Campbell County Memo- ducted either in Casper or out of the Uniform Time rial Hospital’s maternal Cheyenne. Act, which created stan- child department, accord- At Goodman’s sentenc- dard and daylight saving ing to a CCH press release. ing, the Blacks’ three time. For the fourth time At the Legacy, children daughters all gave victim in as many years, Laursen 37/23 younger than 12 who are impacts statements. will try to make Wyoming Cloudy not related to a resident Goodman’s prison term the third state in the coun- are prohibited from visit- Sun., January 6 will be followed by three try to no longer require ing. Child relatives who years supervised proba- its residents to switch up visit must wear a mask tion. their clocks twice a year. and must be showing no Judge Scott Skavdahl Arizona and Hawaii signs of illness. recommended the convict both ditched daylight sav- In the maternal child be placed in “a Bureau of ing time in the late 1960s department, visiting is re- 36/18 Prisons facility as close after the system was cre- stricted to a mother’s sig- Cloudy to his family as possible, ated. nificant other and two ad- and that every accommo- “The main reason to Mon., January 7 ditional people at any one dation possible be made bring it back is I don’t time. Children younger to provide the defendant like changing the clock,” than 12 are not permit- with substance abuse Laursen said. “I think it’s ted except for a newborn’s treatment and to assist the tough on a lot of people, siblings, who must first be defendant in obtaining his especially the elderly screened for flu symptoms GED.” and the younger people. by a maternal child nurse. Goodman was convicted I know it affects me for a 32/17 Masks and hand sani- Partly cloudy for driving drunk during couple of weeks after we tizing stations are located the two-vehicle wreck at make the switch.” in CCH buildings, and all Tues., January 8 the intersection of Left A state can ask the U.S. visitors are encouraged to Hand Ditch Road and 17 Secretary of Transporta- use them before visiting Mile Road on Nov. 29, tion to opt out of daylight anyone, the press release 2016. saving time if it’s situated said. Those who feel ill or An hour after the crash, within one time zone and have symptoms of the flu, Goodman’s blood-alcohol the entire state would take such as fever or cough, content was measured part in the switch. 37/18 should not visit. at 0.356, more than four Laursen’s bill would di- Partly cloudy Patients who come to times Wyoming’s legal rect Wyoming to apply for CCH with flu symptoms Wed., January 9 limit for impaired driving being removed from day- should wear a mask. of .08 light saving time if three CCH implements visit- Goodman also was con- contiguous states to Wyo- ing restrictions if it sees victed of assault for the ming also apply to be tak- an increase in positive injuries that resulted to en out of the current sys- influenza tests in the hos- another passenger, Keina tem. The bill would move pital lab. CCH regularly 31/13 Duran. Wyoming into the Cen- Cloudy monitors influenza cases Duran was pregnant at tral Time Zone, and then and adapts restrictions the time and gave birth create a new designation accordingly. The hospital prematurely six days after called Mountain Daylight implements flu restric- the wreck. Saving Time. tions nearly every year, The baby suffered a That would keep Wyo- but this is the earliest they’ve been implemented in the last few years. Flu activity across Wyo- ming has increased in De- cember but not enough to declare that the flu season has officially begun, ac- cording to the state De- 307-682-4464 Sponsored by: partment of Health. www.wyomingwatersolutions.com JANUARY 3, 2018 MOORCROFT LEADER 5 social Milestones Coffee MOORCROFT Birthdays Calendar of Events Jan. 7 - Luke Bjorklund, Cup Giovanni Fulciniti Monday Jan. 8 - Leon Kanode Crook County Commissioners Meeting: 8 a.m. Jan. 9 - Etta Pearce Fuel Sewing Club: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., MSC Jan. 10 - Stephanie American Legion Auxiliary: 5 p.m., Donna’s Diner Wofford, Susie Millard VFW Auxiliary: 6 p.m. Jan. 11 - Whitney Stop MVFD Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Blakeman, Rhianon Moorcroft Ambulance Meeting: 7 p.m. Blakeman Jan. 12 - Gentry Wells giant Tuesday Jan. 13 - John Baron, Crook County Commissioners Meeting: 8 a.m. Pat Baron Christmas Yoga: 9-10 a.m., Moorcroft Senior Center Crook County Historical Society: 1:30 p.m., Sundance Senior State Bank Meeting Room at post office Menu stocking Jan. 7 – Spinach ham Wednesday quiche, tri-colored Rolls and Coffee: 9-10 a.m., Senior Center potatoes, green salad, winner GED Classes: 6-9 p.m., MTC Room 158, use Bear Lodge pumpkin bran muffin, entrance, Klancie Britton 680-3561 Courtesy photo Gamblers Anonymous: 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist mandarin orange and Jace Baker. grape cup Church in Gillette Jan. 8 – Indian tacos, AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Moorcroft Library Basement tapioca pudding, fruit, orange juice Thursday Jan. 9 – Hot turkey Crook County Republican Women Meeting: Noon, sandwich, California Sundance State Bank Meeting Room at Sundance blend vegetables, Free Christmas Feed Post Office. Lunch will be served. New ladies are alway Caesar salad, cranapple welcome salad, oatmeal raisin cookie Friday Jan. 10 – Pork chop in Pine Haven Bingo: 7 p.m., Moorcroft Senior Center with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, Crook County Food Pantry Minnesota green beans, Russian salad, fresh Submitted by Katy Daves apple cake, cranberry During the month of December, the Pantry received approx- juice cocktail imately 1340 pounds of donated food, and provided assistance Jan. 11 – Chicken stir to over 174 people. This included 12 new clients, 69 youth under fry with vegetables the age of 18 and 47 persons over the age of 60. over sesame noodles, We also provided 19 boxes of food to seven families in the Asian salad, ginger Christmas Basket program and two other families in need and pears, almond bark shared food with the Blessings programs in Moorcroft and Sundance. cookie January 2019 pantry dates and times: Sundance – Fri., Jan. 4 and 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moorcroft – Tues., Jan. 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hulett – Wed., Jan. 9 and 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any Crook County resident who has a need for food may come to any of the three pantries for assistance. If you have any questions or if you would like to make a donation, please Subscription contact the Council of County Services at 290-0436 or PO Box 1381, Sundance, WY, 82729. $30/year PO Box 67, 304 Riley, Pine Ridge Community Moorcroft, WY 82721 Church 307-756-3371 ANNUAL BAZAAR
Grace Moore photo January 5 The Reservoir Bar and Grill hosted the Pine Haven Recreation Board and Cham- ber of Commerce free Christmas feed this year. The event started at 2 p.m. and Potluck at 6 p.m. lasted until all food was gone at around 6. Dinner was served to over 50 people with Bazaar to follow this year. Bill and Misti Brown, owners of The Reservoir, opened their doors and Cake walk and Fishing for prizes for kids donated their time to provide everyone with a delicious meal on Christmas Day. 6 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 local Paradise Foods Stocking winners
Grace Moore photos The three Paradise Foods Supermarket stocking winners this year include Tevis Davis (above), receiving the large first place stocking. The medium second prize stocking went to Cougar McKim (left); and the small third place stocking was won by Emilee Wisnoski (right).
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By Lacey Haynes Welcome to Who-Ville by Mary Tillworth.
K-3 Juvenile Crunch the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dun- Rick Riordan presents The Storm Runner by lap, Disney’s Ralph Wrecks this Book!, Peppa J.C. Cervantes (Large Print), Dog Man (graphic Gives Thanks by Meredith Rusu, Disney Junior novel) by Dav Pilkey, Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Puppy Dog Pals Pups on a Mission, Bear’s New Meltdown by Jeff Kinney. Friend by Karma Wilson, Paw Patrol Trace Race to the Rescue! (board book), Ed’s Egg by David Young Adult Bedford, The Littlest Lighthouse Keeper by Someone to Love by Melissa De La Cruz, Mag- Heidi and Daniel Howarth, The Princess and the nus Chase and the Gods of Asgard 9 From the Pit Stop by Tom Angleberger, We Don’t Eat Our Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan, Maximum Ride Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, Disney Princess Forever by James Patterson, One of Us is Lying Tiana’s Winter Treats, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch by Karen M. McManus. JANUARY 3, 2018 MOORCROFT LEADER 7 sports MOORCROFT Wolves play last SCOREBOARD SPORTS Girls Basketball games of 2018 December 21 Boys Basketball HS WRESTLING By Travis Santistevan how to compete as a team time together is a very Moorcroft 43 and growing each and ev- important step in the Tongue River 25 December 21 Fri.-Sat., Jan. 11-12, The Wolves won against ery day. program. They are get- Kaycee 62 at Cowboy Classic, NSI, 55-44 at the Powder The Junior Varsity team ting a lot of valuable time. Moorcroft 61 Moorcroft 43 Miles City, MT River Classic last week- went to Wright Thursday, We look forward to Wright 43 end and lost to Tongue December 20 to compete some down time to spend December 22 December 22 River, 70-49 and Kaycee, in a quad, losing to Sun- with family and friends Tongue River 70 Moorcroft 54 62-43. dance, 58-54 and beating over the holidays but will Moorcroft 49 Kaycee 28 HS BASKETBALL The young Wolves team Upton, 57-52. be ready to get back to is continually getting Having this young the grind after the new Fri., Jan. 11, better. They are learning group of players getting year. at West River Tourney, Newell, SD Sat., Jan. 12 Three wins for Lady Wolves at West River Tourney, By Dusty Petz half and won the game, 43- It was a defensive battle lot of offensive rebounds. We out with good intensity and Rapid City, SD 24. in the first quarter with the were then able to convert on got a good effort. All of the On Friday, the Lady The game was closer than Wolves holding a 9-8 lead. the offensive end by being girls were able to get time Wolves started the First An- the score appeared. We That changed in the second patient and finding the open and contribute. Overall, it nual Powder River Confer- made some mistakes in the quarter when the Wolves person. It really was a team was a good tournament for JH BOYS ence Tournament at noon by first half that we needed to outscored Wright, 22-9 to effort on the evening. us. There are some things we taking on the Tongue River correct and we did that and take a 31-17 lead into the half. The last game of the tour- can get better at while also BASKETBALL Eagles. were able to come out with The second half was much nament on Saturday found building off of the positives Fri., Jan. 11, 1:30 p.m. The Wolves jumped out to the win. Our defense was of the same with the Wolves the Lady Wolves facing off from the weekend. The sup- an early 15-8 first quarter much better in the second getting the 61-43 victory. against Kaycee. The Wolves port at the games was very at NE Quad, Upton lead, but Tongue River was half. I really thought that we got off to a good start and good and it was nice to see (Hulett, Moorcroft, Sundance, Upton) able to close the gap and the The Lady Wolves’ second put a solid four quarters of took a 29-13 lead into the the turnout. game went into halftime game of the day pitted them basketball together. The girls half. The Wolves were able to The Lady Wolves return with the Wolves leading, 24- against Wright in the eve- were locked in and did what close out the game with a 54- to action at Upton on Friday, 17. After some halftime ad- ning contest. The girls were was asked on the defensive 28 victory. January 4 and then at Hu- School justments, the Wolves were excited for the night game end; our defense was really I was concerned with how lett on Saturday, January 5. able to hold the Eagles to just and their focus was where it the key. We were able to get we might respond following Come out and support your Menu eight points in the second needed to be. stops and not let them get a Friday’s games but we came Moorcroft Wolves!! BREAKFAST Jan. 3: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, yogurt 2nd Semester LOGOS to restart Jan. 4: Cereal, toast, tropical Are you ready? LOGOS, ity, snacks, worship, Bible (and pre-school students, if However, no child will be to do. fruit, juice nondenominational, com- study and supper. Regis- accompanied by an adult) denied enrollment in the As always, the LOGOS Jan. 7: Pancakes, munity centered Wednes- tration for those who are are invited to participate in LOGOS program. Schol- program is a great place to applesauce, yogurt day evening youth event is new will be from 4-7 p.m. recreation, worship and Bi- arships are available and use your God-given talents Jan. 8: Breakfast on a stick, about to restart for 2019. on January 9 with an in- ble study each Wednesday will be arranged in case of and gifts. Volunteers are grapes, cheese stick With the theme, “Grow- formational session at 6:15 between 3:55 p.m. and 6:45 need. Payment plans can still needed in the kitchen Jan. 9: Cinnamon roll, ing With God”, students, p.m. during supper. p.m., while similar junior be arranged as well. All fi- (cooking teams, dessert GoGurt, apple their families, community Parents and guardians and senior high activities nancial arrangements will teams and bread teams), as Jan. 10: Cereal, cinnamon and staff will journey to- are required to complete will begin at 6:45 p.m. and be kept confidential. table parents and a teacher toast, peaches, juice gether as we look into the registration forms and conclude at 8:30 p.m. LOGOS staff is also excit- or activity director. ways the Bible teaches us medical releases for all Included in the regu- ed to announce, that they Additionally, monetary how to build a closer re- students attending LO- lar LOGOS activities is a will once again be hosting donations are always wel- LUNCH lationship with God and GOS. January 9 will pro- family-style meal served at the Annual LOGOS Win- come and used as scholar- Jan. 3: Chicken fajita, demonstrate that Jesus vide a great opportunity to 6:15 p.m.. The community ter Outing on February 13, ships for students and/or lettuce, tomato, apple was and is truly God’s Mes- do this, as well as find out is invited to attend any and 2019. Exactly what the out- families who are unable to Jan. 4: Orange chicken, siah and Savior. more about the LOGOS all elements of the LOGOS ing will be has yet to be de- meet tuition needs. If you rice, California blend The 2018-19 Second Se- program, meet the volun- evening, and we especially termined! We will either go have questions about the vegetables, pineapple, mester LOGOS Restart will teer staff and join in fellow- encourage you to enjoy roller skating, ice skating LOGOS program or are be on Wednesday, Janu- ship with the LOGOS com- supper with the children or bowling. able to fill needs within the Rice Crispy Treat Jan 7: Corn dog, baked ary 9 at First Presbyterian munity. Registration forms and the rest of the LOGOS This is a great way to be- program, please call Pastor beans, cucumbers, Church in Moorcroft 100 may also be gotten at the family. gin the fun of a New Year at Monte at 217-251-1182 or S. Belle Fourche Ave. Im- church on Sunday morn- Please know there are tu- LOGOS. And is the perfect 756-3554 and leave a mes- strawberries & kiwi, Gold mediately after school, LO- ing, Mondays 9 a.m.-12 ition fees which help to sus- time to celebrate all that sage or email: revmonte@ Fish GOS volunteers will meet p.m. or Wednesdays from tain the many components God has done in our com- hughes.net. Hope to see Jan. 8: Hot turkey sandwich, elementary age students 1-3 p.m. of the LOGOS program. munity and will continue you there! peas, pears, cookie in the hallway of the new Aptly described as Jan. 9: Chicken patty, Moorcroft K-8 School near “Christ-Centered Fun”, LO- broccoli, fries, fruit cocktail the music room, and will GOS is for the entire family Jan. 10: Meatloaf, grapes, then escort the students to and is supported by several Au gratin potatoes, the church. congregations in the area. carrots, bread The evening will be com- Elementary age students, plete with physical activ- including home schoolers Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Wyoming Pioneer Page 1
8 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 notices Knowledge is You have the right to information about what your local government is doing, from meetings, bids and foreclosures to abandoned vehicle sales and proposed your right: ordinances. The Public Notices section of your newspaper consolidates this information to help you stay informed.
Crook County School District No. One Liberty Fundraising Sales, Inc. Fundraiser $5,547.20 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District No. One Board of Trustees Lovett, Lisa Reading Readiness $1,450.00 issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board Lowe Roofi ng of Wyoming, LLC Replace Roof $32,374.80 held on DECEMBER 17, 2018, at MOORCROFT, WYOMING. LRP Publications Online Subscription $1,998.00 Malone, Macey Reading Readiness $1,500.00 To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount Masten, Beth Mileage Reimbursement $865.46 General Fund Mid-American Research Chemical Co. Custodial Supplies $1,650.12 A & B Welding Supply Co., Inc. Welding Supplies $1,670.10 Mindworks Resources Science Materials $1,780.00 Amazon.com Credit Card Plan Teaching Materials & Supplies $7,246.87 Mountain Plains Counseling Center Contracted Special Education Architectural Specialties LLC Door Installation Labor & Ma- Services $3,755.00 terials $7,395.50 Mullinax Coal Sales Coal $4,829.00 Associated Glass, Inc. Windows $4,776.23 National Business Institute Conference Registrations $1,705.00 AT&T Mobility Monthly Phone Charges $1,787.02 Norco, Inc. Custodial Supplies $1,167.24 B & H Photo Video Delta 1 Muslin Mover $599.94 North Central International, Inc. Bus Repairs $6,253.64 Belle Fourche School District #9-1 Out-of-State Student Tuition $73,164.06 Offi ce Shop, Inc. Print Usage Services $16,913.26 Bifulco, Katherine Contracted Special Education Pearson Clinical Testing Materials $582.20 Services $3,882.99 Polar Engraving Engraved Bricks $930.00 Big Horn Tire, Inc. Tires $802.40 Powder River Energy Corporation Electricity $32,582.39 Biggs, Johnny & Regina Isolation $510.12 Powder River Offi ce Supplies Supplies $709.03 Bilbrey, Judd & LaTrisha Isolation $1,136.98 Quality Inn & Suites of Casper Rooms $534.00 Black Hills Energy Natural Gas $3,341.97 Range Telephone Monthly Phone Charges $908.49 Blakeman Propane, Inc. Propane $578.01 Ridinger, John & Julie Isolation $2,764.03 BMO Financial Group Student Travel Expenses $2,703.09 Roberts Machine & Repair Truck Repairs $665.00 Bobcat of Gillette Repairs $916.81 RT Communications, Inc. Monthly Phone Charges $1,037.65 Borgialli, Danny Offi ciating & Mileage $709.00 Runnings Farm & Fleet Supplies for Woods $1,091.85 Casey Tenke Trucking Coal Trucking $4,284.26 Scholastic Book Fairs Book Fairs $3,376.08 City of Sundance Utilities $1,345.30 School Mart Math Materials $3,490.00 Coff ee Cup Fuel Stop of Moorcroft DW Fuel $5,461.19 Sherwin Williams Paint $618.15 Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. Concrete $1,872.50 Specials, LLC Contracted Special Education Crook County School District - Lunch Staff Appreciation Lunch $920.00 Services $5,681.50 Decker Equipment Maintenance Supplies $507.34 State of Wyoming Hearing Examiner Services $3,720.00 Deckers Market Groceries & Supplies $535.30 Sundance Electric, Inc. Labor & Materials $3,433.65 Delta Education Science Materials $1,790.88 Sundance State Bank VISA Travel & Supplies $6,826.45 Douglas Basketball Offi cials Assn. Offi ciating & Mileage $592.75 Sundance Times Advertising & Subscriptions $1,784.00 Eastern Wyoming College Concurrent/Dual Tuition Fees $29,423.00 Sysco Montana, Inc. Groceries for Lunchrooms $20,469.54 Edgenuity, Inc. Digital Library $4,450.00 Toledo Physical Education Supply Supplies $523.94 Engelhaupt, Janna Windshield Repairs $2,954.46 Tower Valley Ag Supply DW Fuel, Supplies & Services $5,020.82 Environmental Products, Inc. Air Filters $710.04 Town of Hulett Utilities $829.08 Ertz, Dr. Dewey Professional Services $975.00 Town of Moorcroft Utilities $1,595.06 Fairfi eld Inn of Cheyenne Rooms $2,772.00 Town of Moorcroft Teen Room $1,500.00 G & R Controls, Inc. Heat Pump Labor & Materials $2,566.26 Tracy Motor Company Miscellaneous Supplies $2,492.08 Garman, Ben & Lori Isolation $1,329.58 Universal Athletic Service of WY Athletic Supplies $878.77 Gillette Offi cials’ Association Offi ciating & Mileage $1,714.20 Wal-Mart Community Supplies $974.44 Gillette Steel Center Metal $2,581.65 Wells Plumbing & Farm Supply Pump $674.90 Golden West Technologies Access Control $23,547.53 West Plains Engineering Professional Services $7,450.00 Golden West Technologies Contracted Network Monitoring $2,984.40 Western States Fire Protection Co. Fire Sprinkler Inspection $570.00 Grondin, Dane Teacherage Rental Refund $807.74 Weston County Extension Offi ce Instructor Pay $672.00 Gumdrop Books Books $615.67 White’s Canyon Motors Repairs $1,251.33 Hampton Inn & Suites of Buff alo Rooms $623.00 Wood Stock Supply, Inc. Supplies $4,514.27 Hillyard Floor Care Supply, Inc. Bulk Custodial Supplies $1,204.13 Wright Express Financial Services D-W Fuel $1,433.12 Holiday Inn Express of Rock Springs Rooms $1,889.79 WSBAIT Insurance Premiums $255,490.76 Homax Oil Sales, Inc. DW Fuel $6,708.90 Wyoming FFA Association Registrations $546.00 Home Depot Credit Services Washing Machine $688.40 Wyoming School Boards Association Registrations $1,040.00 Hughes Law Offi ce Legal Fees $1,568.60 Publish: January 3, 2019 Interstate Power Systems, Inc. Bus Repairs $802.81 Kuhbacher, Justin & Charlee Isolation $700.00 mmm Shutdown affects Devils Tower, Forest Service By Sarah Pridgeon marks and other sites. remains open for the duration. sentatives have not been available for Among those places affected by the Across the state, anyone planning a comment. With the federal government frozen in shutdown is Devils Tower National Mon- trip at this time should be aware that According to national reports, both place until a funding deal can be reached, ument. Since December 22, access to the the furlough will affect access to some chambers of Congress met on Monday national parks and Forest Service sites park has remained open, but all services sites completely and interrupts services, but did not take action to fully reopen the across Wyoming have been impacted. A are closed, including buildings and rest- emergency personnel and ranger-led government. At that point, it was antici- partial federal government shutdown was rooms. tours at others. pated that the debate would linger until still in place as this week began, causing Wyoming State Parks are, of course, The U.S. Forest Service was similarly the 116th Congress convenes on January closure or limited services at parks, land- unaffected. Keyhole State Park therefore affected by the shutdown. Local repre- 3. JANUARY 3, 2018 MOORCROFT LEADER 9 state “Skill game” operators: AG is wrong about us Reports By Austin Huguelet Woodhouse, Roden and Nethercott, are hoping a judge Wyoming Tribune Eagle will see things differently. Via Wyoming News Exchange They’re also asking for an injunction to prevent law Circuit Court enforcement from acting on Michael’s opinion until an Speeding – Greg W. Jones, SD, 83/75, $86; Jaime CHEYENNE — Companies operating bar games that official ruling is made. Alejo-Alonso, CO, 92/80, $105; Ronald F. Miller, WI, resemble video slot machines are challenging the Wyo- Michael’s guidance says playing the games consti- 88/70, $135; Timothy W. Madsen, Laramie, 85/65, $145 ming attorney general’s position that they’re enabling tutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months Speed Too Fast for Condiditions – Clarence E. illegal gambling. in jail and a $750 fine, and says “aiding or inducing Frazier, SD, $75 In a lawsuit filed recently in Natrona County District others” to play the games could be a felony punishable Text While Driving – Sarah E. Reese, SD, $80 Court, a group of vendors called Wyoming Skills LLC by up to three years in prison and a $3000 fine. Accessory Before the Fact – Brian A. Delfino, says special features in their games make winning a Vendors say threats of prosecution from Natrona, Moorcroft, $235 question of skill, exempting them from state gambling Platte, Sublette and Campbell counties have effectively laws. shut down games there, causing irreparable harm to The games from North Carolina-based Banilla Corp. their businesses and employees. Crook County Sheriff’s Office mimic casino-style slot machines that are illegal in (Laramie County District Attorney Jeremiah Sand- Dec. 24 – Paper service. Ten traffic stops. Deputy in- Wyoming. But the vendors say skill comes in when the burg, who leaves office in January, told the Wyoming vestigated report of littering. Deputy investigated crash. tumblers stop spinning and a player has 15 seconds to Tribune Eagle he’ll leave the decision to prosecute to Deputy investigated domestic. Deputy checked welfare tap the right tumbler to make icons line up. his successor. But vendors say Sheriff Danny Glick told of subject. Deputy arrested two subjects. Detention Vendors’ attorneys also contend that a “Prize Viewer” them he would seize machines here and prosecute re- Deputy booked in two subjects. feature that shows players the amount they can win on gardless.) Dec. 25 – Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Sundance Po- each spin before risking money eliminates any hint of The lawsuit also argues disabling the machines cuts lice Department with call. Deputies responded to report chance or luck that would make the game illegal. off key revenue for bars and other establishments that of gun shots. Deputy checked welfare of subject. Attorney General Peter Michael wasn’t convinced have struggled to cope with the loss of historic horse Dec. 26 – Two VIN checks. Detention Deputy finger- earlier this month, when he issued an opinion saying race machines to facilities dedicated solely to those printed two people. the more than 300 machines in Wyoming were illegal games. Dec. 27 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic because the amount of skill required to put icons in a “Since Wyoming Skills LLC began operating their stop. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with row is minimal. He also noted that the legal exemption skill equipment in local bars and establishments, the call. Deputy checked welfare of subject. for skill games requires that awards be made only to bars that were barely getting (by) are now flourishing,” Dec. 28 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Two players, and that since the games are designed to pay the filing reads. “Many of the bar owners will have to traffic stops. Civil assist. Detention Deputy fingerprint- out only some of the time, they fail that test. close their doors if they suddenly lose this income that ed subject. Deputy investigated fraud case. Detention But the vendors, represented by Cheyenne law firm they have come to rely on over the past few years.” Deputy transported prisoner. Deputy assisted Sundance Police Department with call. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy gave courtesy ride. Public’s right to inspect public records without charge upheld Dec. 29 – Two paper services. Traffic stop. Dec. 30 – Paper service. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Costs associated with the Osage Improvement and Alexis Barker Wyoming Highway Patrol with two calls. Deputy assist- Service District totaled $228.50 for 457 paper copies Newcastle News Letter Journal ed two separate motorists. and another $22 for another round of paper copies. Via Wyoming News Exchange Inmates – Seven males, one female. “The judge denied relief in both cases,” Curley said, NEWCASTLE — The small claims court in New- According to Curley, he argued that Chittim should castle upheld the public’s right to inspect public docu- not have to pay for the records because although “art- ments without charge when the court ruled in favor of ful,” the requests were made to inspect the public re- Wayne Chittim on Dec. 5. cord. Get the According to attorney William Curley, who repre- “The public record law states that there is no cost for sented Chittim, his client was taken to court by the inspection,” Curley said. news every Osage Water District and Osage Improvement and The judge cited the Public Records Act, according to week! Service District over costs associated with a public re- Curley, in his ruling. A subscription to the Leader is just $30/year! cords request made by Chittim. “The evidence the judge had to go on that day in the Subscription case wasn’t enough for the judge to see that all of the Mail along with your In the written request dated Oct. 17, 2016, Chittim For: specifically asked to inspect the 2015 and 2016 ac- copying was necessary,” Curley said. “Those docu- check to PO Box 67, Moorcroft WY 82721or Address: ments are supposed to be available for inspection for counting books for the two districts. call us at 307-283-3411 to City: ST: ZIP: “I Wayne Chittim am requesting the accounting free.” pay with a credit card. books, any bids that have been placed for any job per- Chittim will see the two districts in court again. On taining to the Osage Water District, all bank deposits, Nov. 20, he filed a civil suit against Cindy Crabtree. all checks that have been written from Osage Water The court documents state that Chittim, a member of District funds, all bids that have been placed on any an Osage citizens’ group, is contesting the recent elec- job for Osage Water District. I am requesting all docu- tions for the Osage Water District and Osage Improve- ments pertaining to the election for new board mem- ment and Service District. bers for the Osage Water District. These records that The grounds for the contest, according to the record, I am requesting is for Jan. 1, 2015 through current “are misconduct, material negligence, false voting, date,” Chittim said in the request dated Nov. 7, 2016. conflict of impartiality and denial of the right to vote Costs associated with the requests, according to by stacking. “ court documents, totaled $1,066.50. A breakdown of Chittim claims that advertising dates were wrong on these costs in the record states that $66 was for 132 election notices and that several individuals who sub- pages of paper copies from the Osage Water District mitted applications for election were not included on and $750 for hourly costs associated with the request. the ballot. BASKETBALL ACTION ON KYDT Fri., Jan. 4 - Moorcroft at Upton, 5 p.m. girls, 6:30 p.m. boys Sat., Jan. 5 - Hulett at Moorcroft, 4 p.m. girls, 5:30 p.m. boys Mon., Jan. 7 - NSI at Moorcroft, 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thurs., Jan. 10 - Hill City at Sundance, 2:30 p.m. girls, 4 p.m. boys CROOK COUNTY NEWS Sundance News with Victoria Connett M-F 8:30 a.m. KYDT Hulett News with Freida Dent M, W, F 8:45 a.m. 103.1 FM Moorcroft News with Cynthia Clonch/Monte Reichenberg M, W, F 8:50 a.m. 10 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 business Russ Sullivan Rural, [email protected] Residential, Commercial -- & Roll-Off Get that garbage off your mind! 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Product of inflammation 12 MOORCROFT LEADER JANUARY 3, 2018 local Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s 2018 year in review Record-breaking fish, grizzly bears, public participated in a collaborative director. “We thank hunters for their strategic planning and the Wyoming process and developed a set of specific DANIEL HATCHERY 100TH support of Wyoming’s wildlife conser- Outdoor Expo were among the notable recommendations for future Yellow- YEAR ANNIVERSARY vation because they provide the bulk of events in 2018 for the Wyoming Game stone cutthroat trout restoration efforts Daniel Hatchery celebrated its 100th Game and Fish’s revenue from license and Fish Department. But overall, the in the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Bighorn anniversary of raising fish for the public. sales.” agency leading conservation of the more Mountains. To learn more and read up- Daniel is one of the oldest Game and Fish than 800 species of fish and wildlife that dates, visit the Cody Region Cutthroat hatcheries, nestled in a mountain valley YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING call Wyoming home had another event- Trout Collaborative webpage. between the Wind River Mountains and FISH ful year. the Wyoming Range. Anglers broke three state records for “This year was especially notable for CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE “The hatchery site was selected for its fish in 2018. James Potter Jr. caught a the partnerships between Game and Game and Fish increased efforts to perfect 46-degree water temperature 22.58-pound freshwater drum in Key- Fish and the public to manage wild- monitor chronic wasting disease. CWD and clean, plentiful water source. The hole Reservoir; Caleb Salzman reeled life and conserve it for the future,” said was first discovered in Wyoming in the initial land was donated by the Pape in a record largemouth bass at Kleen- Game and Fish Director Scott Talbott. mid-1980s. Since that time, the Wyo- family in 1917, and more land was deed- burn Pond near Sheridan weighing 11.51 “This was an eventful year, and it’s due ming Game and Fish Department has ed from the Boroff family in 1957 which pounds; and Chris Castleman beat the to these great collaborations between the strived to gain a better understanding of expanded the hatchery,” said Bret Barn- former state record for the green sun- public, partners and Game and Fish.” the disease through research and on the grover, Daniel Hatchery superintendent. fish with a fish weighing one pound, four The following is our look back on 2018: ground monitoring. Today, Daniel holds the captive Colora- ounces. “In cooperation with other research- do River cutthroat broodstock and incu- BUILDING A STRATEGIC PLAN ers, Game and Fish has evaluated vac- bates eggs and rears brook, brown, cut- AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES Game and Fish invested in a public in- cines, considered genetics, assisted with throat, golden and lake trout, as well as Wyoming remains free of the two high- put gathering process to help form a five validation of diagnostic tests, and gath- splake, tiger trout and kokanee salmon. est-priority aquatic invasive species – ze- year strategic plan. This was done by ered over 30 years of prevalence data,” About 250,000 fish are produced from bra and quagga mussels. But, New Zea- taking an extensive look at what is work- said Game and Fish Wildlife Veterinar- Daniel and stocked around Wyoming. land mudsnails were found in two new ing well for Wyoming’s fish and wildlife ian Mary Wood. Colorado River cutthroat eggs are traded locations this fall, the North Platte River management and what can be improved. This year, Game and Fish joined two to other states in exchange for other fish near Casper and the Salt River south of “We wanted to hear from the public collaborative efforts to research man- species. Jackson. During the 2018 boating season and learn what their priorities were for agement of the disease. One project de- in Wyoming, agency personnel inspected Game and Fish,” said Talbott. “The input veloped recommendations for strategies INCREASED INTEREST IN WY more than 46,000 boats and decontami- gathering process involved a scientifi- that states can use to potentially slow the HUNTING nated 460 with 15 having mussels pres- cally-valid phone survey of 2,558 Wyo- spread and reduce prevalence of CWD. Wyoming remains one of the most ent. Monitoring was done in 70 waters. ming residents and 400 non residents, The other is a study of whether hunting sought-after hunting destinations in the Additionally, Game and Fish continued ten public meetings, ten focus groups, an may decrease the prevalence of CWD in West. The Wyoming Game and Fish De- to revamp its plan for responding if a employee survey and an online forum.” deer populations. partment saw another increase in hunt- new AIS is found in the state and did sig- A comprehensive report on this data ing applications from both residents and nificant public education and outreach. was compiled and used to start the stra- WYOMING OUTDOOR EXPO non-residents alike. tegic planning. The plan will support the The Game and Fish Commission in- “The hunting opportunities in Wyo- COMING IN 2019 department’s mission of “Conserving vested to bring back the popular Wyo- ming are sought after because of the Game and Fish looks forward to imple- Wildlife and Serving People” that will be ming Outdoor Expo to Casper in May. high-quality wildlife, access and the ex- menting the strategic plan and continu- completed in early 2019. Over 5,775 kids and adults attended the perience with friends and family,” Scott ing to provide top-notch wildlife view- event to try shooting, biking, fish spawn- Talbott said, Wyoming Game and Fish ing, hunting and fishing in Wyoming. GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT ing and other wildlife or outdoor activi- Wyoming’s grizzly bears were under ties. Hosted alongside Wyoming State state management for the first two- Parks and Cultural Resources - through thirds of 2018. State wildlife managers the Office of Outdoor Recreation and conducted monitoring, handled con- Visit Casper, it marked memorable re- flicts and investigated law enforcement turn to the annual event meant to give incidents during this time. Following Wyomingites new skills to explore out- extensive public outreach and public side. The Wyoming Outdoor Expo is slat- comment, the Commission voted on a ed for 2019 in Casper on May 9-11. fall hunting season. However, on Sep- tember 24, a federal judge in Montana UNGULATE MIGRATION ruled against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife The migration corridors of ungulates Service and overturned the Service’s like mule deer, pronghorn and elk in Wy- action to remove grizzly bears in the oming are some of the longest in North Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem from the America. Game and Fish, the Wyoming endangered species list. The judge’s rul- COOP Unit and other researchers have ing came after two temporary orders that continued to invest in projects to protect suspended the planned grizzly hunts in and study the migration routes of big Wyoming and Idaho for 14 days each. game animals. This year, the Game and Currently grizzly bears in Wyoming are Fish Commission approved an addition- under federal management again. The al $25,000 to evaluate existing GPS data State of Wyoming is appealing this deci- which could be used to help shape guide- sion. lines to determine the amount of surface “All law enforcement and manage- disturbance inside mule deer migration ment actions involving grizzly bears are corridors that may influence mule deer again led by the United States Fish and use. Wildlife Service, though Game and Fish is providing assistance as needed as the “The results will be used to guide fur- agency has in the past,” said Brian Nes- ther Game and Fish recommendations to vik, Game and Fish chief of wildlife. land management agencies,” said Angi Bruce, Game and Fish Habitat Protec- YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT tion Program supervisor. TROUT CONSERVATION The Commission also approved Mule In the northwest corner of Wyoming, Deer Initiative projects for 2019 that in- personnel from the Cody region and the volve six of Wyoming’s mule deer herds public united to chart future conserva- and would enhance more than 100,000 tion plans for the Yellowstone cutthroat acres of key habitat and further research trout. Together, Game and Fish and the about mule deer movements.