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Editor, In response to Mr. Armstrong. There are so many things to talk about in your editorial, so many. I start by mentioning how very sad it is that we have an entire generation now that believe public policy and even history should be written or written according to out “feelings”. Life is not kind. It can be very tough and it is rarely if ever fair. Revising history, ignoring our past or trying to eliminate parts of it entirely will not change it and serves merely to ensure that we do not learn from our or others his... Full story
Editor, Recently, out of rather immense frustration, I addressed the Saratoga Town Council concerning the scourge of methamphetamine addiction/use and attendant crime in this community. Although the Police Department inferred my criticisms to mean that my complaints were directed specifically at that department, this was not my intention. However, after speaking with the police chief, I at least understood his position, agreeing in part and disagreeing in part. Perhaps most significantly, I was impressed with the passion our... Full story
I grew up hearing that “real men don’t cry.” What a load of crap. Fortunately, I never heard this kind of drivel from my parents. But parents aren’t the only influence in someone’s life. Shedding tears helps you recognize your feelings and deal with them. I have also read that crying helps your body regain an equilibrium by shedding toxins. According to the article “Cry it out: 6 Surprising Health Benefits of shedding a Few Tears” found on medicaldaily.com, crying releases toxins and stress hormones. Tears also kill bacteria... Full story
The Hanna town council convened at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 to approve the transfer of a liquor license, give a fowl permit, listen to a school safety plan and go over the new system of water meter readings. Craig Kopasz, of Engineering Assosciates, said the final survey for the streets, needed to be implemented for the new water service lines to be installed, is underway. Mayor Tony Poulos said notifying the residents by going door-to-door was probably the best way to get it done. He said the town had done this in the past and it... Full story
The Town of Saratoga’s proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance is now one step closer to becoming law in the town after the planning commission made changes at its Tuesday meeting. The PUD ordinance had several small changes that were applied by the planning commission after a workshop last month between members of the committee, the town council, and stakeholders. At the workshop, the parties discussed the ordinance and suggested ways to alter the language to ensure it meets the expectations of all stakeholders. A... Full story
The Encampment Town Council met at the Encampment Town Hall at 7 p.m. Financial statements and monthly bills were approved for payment. A glass door that was recently cracked was approved to be repaired as soon as possible. The council approved a resident’s one-day use of the Opera House rent-free for three different Saturdays, one in October, November and December. Rent was waved because the resident is having a crafts fair open to town citizens and there is no profit being collected by the organizer. “It will benefit the... Full story
The Riverside Town Council met at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Riverside Town Hall. The Whatfest poll the town of Riverside created was approved and will be sent out to residents in the near future. Jan Cook, the town clerk, presented the questions to be asked about the annual music festival before the council approved the poll. Cook kept it to two “yes” or “no” questions: 1. Have you experienced any problems with those attending Whatfest? 2. Are you in favor of the festival continuing to be in Riverside? Cook told residen... Full story
Thursday night the Medicine Bow American Legion Post 64 (Post 64) and their Auxiliary honored four students the organization sent to Boys and Girls State. The dinner, held at the Medicine Bow Senior Center, gave attendees a chance to hear the experiences of the girls and boy sent to the governmental learning program that begins the third week of June. Both Boys State and Girls State are programs run by the American Legion family with Boys State being sponsored by the Legion and Girls State being held courtesy of the Legion... Full story
The Carbon County School District No.2 board of trustees met Monday for its monthly board meeting and quickly moved through agenda items. For the first meeting after the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, the board mostly discussed routine matters, also taking the time to approve a new solid modeling class for high school students and voting to approve a new cell tower adjacent to Saratoga Middle-High School (SMHS). Jim Copeland, superintendent of CCSD No.2 schools, told the board of trustees that a solid modeling class... Full story