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The purpose of federally mandated emergency exercises, like the one held at the Saratoga Care Center on July 12, is to allow multiple agencies to train together and find deficiencies in local emergency management. Since the exercise held nearly two weeks ago it would appear that at least one issue is what channels the dispatch center do, and do not, have access to. Following an editorial (“A Saratoga disaster” in the July 17 Saratoga Sun), Mayor John Zeiger and Saratoga Police Chief Ken Leh...
The July 16 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council proceeded without Mayor John Zeiger in attendance and Councilmember Steve Wilcoxson serving as Mayor Pro-Tem. The Saratoga Sun asked about Zeiger’s absence from the council meeting the following day and was informed by Town Clerk Suzie Cox that Zeiger had been responding to an ambulance call. In a conversation with Zeiger on Thursday afternoon, Zeiger confirmed Cox’s statement, adding that he had returned from an ambulance call at approximately 6:...
In March 1940 Samuel and Viola McClung traveled to Omaha, NE to adopt a 3-month-old baby girl. They named her Evelyn Viola. They took her to live with her adopted brother, Harold. Their farm was near Big Springs, Nebraska. In the summer of 1956, she met Donald Burge. They were married July 5, 1959. They lived in Laramie, Sterling, Colo., Saratoga, and Walla Walla, Wash. before settling in Spokane, Wash. in July of 1969 with their 1-year-old son, Christopher. While here, she was blessed with two... Full story
Lawn mowing began in stone age times as dinosaurs were strapped to carts to munch on the greenery around stone dwellings. I know this because I saw it in a documentary called “The Flintstones.” Okay, I can see how you might not believe my reference there. Some scientists believe that the need for humans to encircle themselves with turf grass is a trait ingrained from our ancestors. These scholars point to the low turf grasses of Africa which allowed early man to better spy approaching dan...
The last album released by Americana duo The Bird and The Bear was an Extended Play (EP) in 2015 titled "Build A Fire." With the inclusion of the hauntingly romantic track "As Soon As Winter Comes", it was a step-up from their first EP, "Breathe", which was a gorgeous album in its own, bare bones way. Now, four years since the release of "Build A Fire," the Nashville-based duo are preparing to release their first full length album, "Wild Rose." Though they may be living in Nashville, the duo hav...
This year the United States will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. This historic amendment gave the right of citizens of the United States to vote, stating they shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. In other words, it gave women the right to vote. While this American landmark amendment is hitting a century in 2019, Wyoming will celebrate the 150th anniversary of women voting. The Wyoming Territory...
The newly renamed Platte Valley Healthcare Project (PVHP-formerly the Healthcare Sustainability Project Subcommittee) held their monthly meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 in the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) Great Hall. The first thing that struck an attendee to the meeting was that instead of all the seats facing a front table, the chairs were arranged in a box fashion surrounding an open space. Snacks were also on hand for visitors. To start the meeting, project member George Haigh...
Freddie Wagner, a Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow High School senior to be, was honored in Medicine Bow at a dinner for her accomplishments in going to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State from June 9-15 in Cheyenne, as the representative from northern Carbon County. After attendees got their food, Wagner spoke about her trip. "As many of you know, I come from a very rich agricultural background spanning many generations, myself being the fifth," Wagner started. "Members of my family have...
Located on the Grand Encampment Museum grounds July 26 through 28, local black powder enthusiasts recreate the days of the Mountain Men with primitive camping, authentic costuming, traders row, black powder shoots, pan tosses and tomahawk throws. The fire starting competition is a favorite as crowds watch different age and gender groups start fires using steel, flint and tinder. Another popular event is the trading blanket which is the last event of the night. After dark participants gather to...