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While a run-off election in Georgia was determining who would gain control of the United States Senate on January 5, the Saratoga Town Council was finding their own direction during their first meeting of 2021 as they swore in new council members and a new mayor. Transfer of Powers As the final actions of Councilmember Judy Welton and Councilmember D'Ron Campbell, the Saratoga Town Council went through the customary approval of the minutes, agenda and paying of the bills prior to the oath of...
The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) started the new year off at the tracks as they approved a resolution for pari mutuel wagering to operate in the county during their January 5 meeting. Resolution 2021-03, which was approved by a vote of 4-1, gave approval to Wyoming Downs, LLC (Wyoming Downs) to conduct pari mutuel wagering on live horse racing, historic horse racing and simulcast events at bars within Carbon County. Terminals for the pari mutuel wagering and simulcast events...
Almost two years ago, the first Friday in March, on the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies ( WFBOTR) food truck made its first appearance in the town of Hanna to distribute food. It was a very different time, when people lined up close together before entering the Hanna Recreation Center to get their food. There was fresh fruit, vegetables, dry goods, gluten free bread, desserts, beverages and chicken. Volunteers took what came off the truck and quickly put it on tables with little signs...
On January 6, vaccination against the coronavirus COVID-19 started for first responders in Carbon County. Melissa Sikes, Director of South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS), received her inoculation. She is happy vaccinations are happening because she is hopeful it will alleviate the spread of the disease. "The vaccinations will help flatten the curve a lot," Sikes said. "The Moderna vaccine that Carbon County got is 95 percent effective at preventing the virus completely and...
While the Town of Saratoga will start the year with someone in the mayor’s seat, the Saratoga Town Council is also moving forward with replacing both their legal counsel and their town clerk. Both topics were discussed during the January 5 meeting of the governing body. Legal Proposals As was reported previously (see “New year, new everything” on page 2 of the January 6 Saratoga Sun), following a publication of Request for Proposals (RFPs) the Town of Saratoga had received five letters of intere...
It was almost a no-brainer what I was going to write for my column this week. 2020 was tough for me as I know it has been for so many people in the county, state, country and world. I lost my mother in March, probably to COVID, and then I got sick two weeks later with probably the same disease and had to be in quarantine for almost a month. It took me almost until June to feel back to normal. I was also hit with a monster financial crisis that crushed me and am still feeling the repercussions,... Full story
It is the day after January 6, 2021 and I could not sleep no matter how hard I tried. The thoughts and experiences of this past year and then yesterday were way too vivid. Even though my family is in good health, the grief and turmoil that so many others have faced and continue to endure can be overwhelming. As a former teacher I worry greatly about all the children in our world and the adult issues they are facing only with the understanding of a young mind. It reminded me of the Christmas...
A new AMX420 high-definition portable X-ray machine is helping healthcare workers at the Platte Valley Clinic deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. The $133,000 machine, manufactured by GE Healthcare, was recently purchased by the Corbett Medical Foundation and donated to the Platte Valley Healthcare Project (PVHP) as part of Help Us Build a Strong Foundation fundraising campaign. It is currently in use at the Platte Valley Clinic but will ultimately be moved to the North Platte Valley Medical Center...
The Mother Mountain Anglers held their annual kid's fishing clinic on January 9th, 2021. The non-profit group promotes the preservation of nature and community through the shared love of fishing. According to Shannon Fagan, this year had the largest turn out the clinic has seen even though temperatures were in the teens. Fagan speculated that people were excited to spend time outdoors since the COVID pandemic restricted many other activities and kept people cooped up at home. The clinic is held...
While there have been a number of annual events that have been cancelled or postponed due to ongoing health orders, one event that will still take place is the Annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby as it enters its 38th consecutive year. Started in 1983 by then Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Chuck Box, the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby was one of the first of its kind in Wyoming. Since then, the event has drawn anglers from near and far to spend their weekend on the ice covered...
As the Saratoga Panthers enter the regular season, fresh off their holiday break, they appear eager to prove that their showing at the 2020 1A State Championship was not a one-off event. On January 7, the Panthers had a windswept victory as they were hosted by the Southeast Cyclones for a second time this season. Then, on Friday, Saratoga hosted and hobbled the 2A Shoshoni Wranglers with a nearly 30 point lead. "Overall, I was pleased with how we played against Southeast and Shoshoni. Coming...
As the Saratoga Lady Panthers returned to the hardwood following winter break, they went 1-1 over the weekend with a loss on the road and a win at home. On January 7, Saratoga was swept up by the Southeast Lady Cyclones but were able to follow it up with a hard fought win against the 2A Shoshoni Lady Wranglers on Friday. Lady Panthers vs. Lady Cyclones When Saratoga was hosted by the Lady Cyclones on December 12, it resulted in a 13-point deficit for the Lady Panthers as they fell 33-45. While...
The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miners hosted the Encampment Tigers on Friday. The Tigers, considered one of the best teams in the state, showed why they are so highly regarded at the Miners expense. That is not to say there were'nt some bright moments for HEM. In the beginning minutes, the Miners kept the Tigers to 6 points. Devon Grosstick hit a three-pointer with only four minutes left in the 1st quarter making the score 3-10. The Tigers started to roar on the court and the Miners...
As the Encampment Lady Tigers returned to the court from winter break, they had two games on the road. The Lady Tigers were hosted by the 2A Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets on January 7 and by the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners on January 8. In both cases, Encampment was dealt a loss. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Hornets On Thursday, Encampment headed westward to face the Lady Hornets. While the Lady TIgers would start out in the lead, they would eventually feel the sting of Pine Bluffs an...
The Saratoga Panther grapplers traveled to Torrington on Friday, January 9, to compete against the teams of Laramie, Burns and Torrington. Head Coach Jared Mason said the Panthers began their day against Laramie winning seven matches and losing six. Next they wrestled Burns/Pine Bluffs winning nine and losing nine of the matches wrestled. Against Torrington in the final round, the Panthers won three matches and lost four to end the weekend with a 19-19 record. Mason said he saw some good things...
Encampment's Lady Tigers came to Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School to take a win from the Lady Miners on Friday. Encampment In the 1st quarter of the game, it looked like they were on the road to do it as the period ended and Encampment was ahead by 7-12. The Lady Tigers continued their winning ways and got ahead 7-15 in the beginning of the 2nd and the Lady Miners looked be struggling to find a way to score. Then Amy Campbell started scoring, assisted by Taylor Scott. Going...
The wrestling coaches at Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School were pleased with their grapplers this weekend when they went to Torrington on Saturday. Both Head Coach Robert Riddle and Assistant Coach McKean (Mac) Madsen were impressed with MaKaylee Widdison, who is one of two female wrestlers on the team. “MaKaylee looked very good,” Riddle said. “She has dropped to 106 pounds and is much more competitive. She went 2-0 for the dual.” “She has been wrestling great this season,...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) confirmed on January 16 the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant has been identified in a Teton County adult male. While further investigation is ongoing, early information suggests exposure to the virus variant occurred locally. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said the department is not surprised and expected the variant would be found in Wyoming at some point. “It is not unusual for variants to emerge with viruses and that’s... Full story