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  • Big plans for October

    Ronda Krouch|Oct 2, 2013

    Here comes my favorite months of the year, we have a lot going on this month. Always much thanks to our volunteers, Bill and Madeline Telfer, Bob and Lois Thompson, Vonda Wieburg, Nancy Lynch and Laura Rettelie. You all allow this facility to run with a special touch. Blood pressure checks are every other Thursday, Oct. 10 and 24. This month’s birthday/anniversary is a long list. Birthdays in October include Ella Geisick, Sheila Johnson, Karen Bower, Vangie Licero, Jim Buckendorf, Ed Freisburg, Lois Thompson, Nancy Flohr, Phil Fleming, Toni R...

  • BLM moves forward on RAMP

    Staff Report|Oct 2, 2013

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rawlins Field Office (RFO) has released the environmental assessment (EA) for the North Platte River Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP), which includes additions planned for the Corral Creek and Bennett Peak Campgrounds. According to the BLM, there was found to be no significant impact and decision record (DR), which authorize campground and river access improvements and adjust the number of Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) issued. Under the selected alternative, horse corrals will be developed and...

  • Chitwood tour kicks off here

    Liz Wood|Oct 2, 2013

    What does Saratoga have in common with Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles? Bobby Chitwood. Chitwood and his band started their 10-day tour promoting their new album, “Gravity”, Thursday. The band started it at Duke’s Bar and Grill in Saratoga. Friday morning they headed for Las Vegas. When the band is not on tour with Chitwood, they are working for other artists or bands. Jeremy Holt, who plays lead guitar, also plays for Lone Star. Dave Fowler, the bassist, at one time was the road manag...

  • American Legion hosting food drive

    Staff Report|Oct 2, 2013

    The holidays are not the only time food is needed at the Platte Valley Food Pantry. The American Legion recently discovered the Platte Valley Food Pantry is in need of non-perishable goods, and is conducting a food drive at the post home, adjuntant Deb Clark said. Items for the food pantry can be dropped off at the American Legion between noon and close daily....

  • Explosion erupts at Sinclair refinery

    Zachary Laux|Oct 2, 2013

    An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Sinclair Oil Refinery Friday night. Sinclair Chief of Police Jeff Sanders said he reported to the incident at about 10:04 p.m. and conducted scene control until 3 a.m. Sanders said no injuries were reported. Spokesman for Sinclair Oil Corp. Clint Ensign said in an email the fire was handled internally by the refinery’s emergency response team. “The SWRC Fire Brigade responded promptly to the scene and had the fire under control by 3:00 a.m...

  • A look through his eyes

    Oct 2, 2013

  • Tin Lizzies tour town

    Liz Wood|Oct 2, 2013

    Model T Ford of America members traveled to Saratoga Sunday. The “Leaf Peeper Tour” came from as far as Missouri to enjoy the fall colors over Snowy Range Sunday. “It is one of the most beautiful drives there is,” Dave Huson, of Longmont, Colo., said. Huson has been in the Ford Model T business for years, Alan Krusnik, of Littleton, Colo., said. Huson said he was a kid when his family got their first Model T. A farmer who owned a good running Model T was looking to upgrade to Studebaker and wan...

  • Jane Ream

    Oct 2, 2013

    Jane Ream, of Saratoga, passed away Sept. 30, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Riviera Lodge Conference Room in Saratoga. Pastor Gene Smith, of the Platte Valley Christian Center, will officiate. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Saratoga Sun....