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A proposed ordinance to Saratoga Municipal Code failed first reading during the October 20 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council. Ordinance No. 858, unofficially dubbed the “Pesto Festo Ordinance”, was presented by Councilmember Jon Nelson and would have amended code regulating specially permitted events. As was reported previously (see “Eventful changes for Saratoga” on page 2 of the September 23 Saratoga Sun), the intent by Nelson to amend the code came about following his nay vote in regards...
As frigid temperatures visit the Valley, snow falls, and cold and flu season begin, the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are still being felt seven months after the first cases were reported. Over the weekend, Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) Superintendent Jim Copeland announced that three staff members had recently tested positive for COVID-19. Two staff members working in the northern part of the school district had tested positive and one staff member at Saratoga...
Ryan Duncan Williams-Treat, 38, of Frederick County, Virginia died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. Ryan was born in 1982 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, son of Kelli Jo Fish (Danny) and Earl Larue Treat (Gerri). He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was employed through the Federal Government with the US Navy. Ryan was a member of the VFW in Knoxville, Pennsylvania, a member of the Knoxville Fire Hall and a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge in Pennsylvania. Ryan lived in Johnstown most of his life, attending RE5J schools where he...
Finances continue to be a main talking point for the Town of Saratoga’s governing body. During the October 20 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Councilmember Jon Nelson expressed concern about the council not being presented with documentation in regards to transfers between fund types and transfers being made without explicit council approval. “I know I’ve harped on this, but we’re still not seeing documentation of the monies that are being moved between fund types,” said Nelson. “If we lo...
Governor Mark Gordon has allocated remaining federal CARES Act funding to help Wyoming businesses and nonprofits with ongoing COVID-19 related losses and expenses. The Wyoming Business Council is finalizing two new funds for the COVID-19 Business Relief Program, the Agriculture Fund and the Endurance Fund. Both funds will open on Nov. 2 and close Nov. 18. “The effects of COVID-19 haven’t disappeared from our communities and businesses,” Gordon said. “There are impacts still being felt by business owners, nonprofit organizations and agriculture...
Property owned by Randy Stevens was a point of discussion for the Saratoga Town Council during the October 20 meeting and centered around a recently installed highway access. The property, which sits along East Maple Avenue between Highway 130 and South River Street, has long been a point of contention and litigation between Stevens and the Town of Saratoga. “A little background on this, Quality Landscape applied for and was granted a permit by the Department of Transportation of the State of W...
When we at the Saratoga Sun write columns, it is our opinion or take on a subject, and not the newspaper’s stance. I try to steer clear of topics that deal with politics in general because we are all Americans and, although I might not agree with a certain value of a political party, I know the person from an opposing party believes what they do because they want the best for our country. So, who am I to say something is right or wrong? When I lived overseas, no matter what party we come f...
Editor, I am compelled to write this letter based on the actions of thugs that have decided to embark on mischief here in Saratoga. I believe the citizens of Saratoga have a standard of acceptable behavior that has been challenged. If you are one of the cowards that has trespassed and stolen political signs or has decided to deface the portable toilets at Veterans Island Park with graffiti, then you have fallen short of that standard. If you were involved in either of the acts of stealing or vandalizing other people’s property, then you are a...
Editor, As I run my hand through the wool chaps, I imagine cow punching during the winter months in 1890. Seeing the beaver pelt, I wonder if trading amongst Native Americans and town folk always went well for the Mountain Men. Exploring the Rudefeha mine, approaching the tram towers, the random wagon wheel you stumble upon, leaves me astounded with these historical pioneers and their successes. This day; in CCSD 2 we have five historical museums which are accurately geologically represented within this district. Each museum has attracted...
Wyoming students in grades 4-12 are invited to enter the 2021 Wyoming Letters About Literature reading and writing contest. Students from all schools—private, public and homeschool—are encouraged to enter. The statewide contest opens on November 1, 2020. Postmark submission deadline for entries is January 9, 2021. The contest asks students to read a book, poem or play, or choose one they have already read that inspires them or shows them a new way to see the world. The student then writes a personal letter to the author (living or dead) to sha...
In Carbon County there are many small municipalities and that is part of their charm. Small populations can often mean that townspeople know each other and will help a neighbor in times of trouble. This goodwill and cooperation is essential to a town’s character but, when it comes to participating on boards and even town councils, many residents don’t contribute. “If we don’t participate in local government, and it is we the people, it effects every aspect of how a town runs,” Sue Jones, Ca...
The Encampment Tigers had already had a season of firsts this year as they had played their first varsity schedule in 30 years and dispatched the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers, the defending state champions, early in the season. Now, the Tigers get to add another first; playoffs. "This is actually the first time Encampment Football has ever qualified for the playoffs," said Kegan Willford, head coach of the Encampment Tigers. "The boys have put in a lot of time getting better in the...
Despite cold temperatures and no small amount of snow, the determined Saratoga Panther long-distance runners returned from Douglas on Friday with plenty of reason to celebrate. The boys cross country team returned home as 2A State Runner Ups while sophomore Grant Bartlett secured a back-to-back individual championship and his twin brother, Grady Bartlett, was back-to-back runner up. Additionally, the girls cross country returned home as 2A State Runner Ups as well, the first time in nine years....
The Saratoga Lady Panthers will end their regular season by moving into the 1A Southwest Quadrant Tournament on October 29. Over the weekend, while the Lady Panthers did not have a conference game, they kept their reflexes sharp by taking on the 2A Niobrara County Lady Tigers in Lusk. “We played well in Lusk,” said Shayley Love, head coach of the Lady Panthers. “The girls had lots of energy and I felt like we finally found consistency and rhythm throughout the game. Niobrara County did not h...
The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners had a well deserved week off before they start regionals. The Lady Miners are 16-2 overall and 8-0 in conference play. “The girls know what they have to do to take care of business,” said Head Coach Jackie Jones. “The thing to love about these girls are that they are so humble about themselves.” Many teams in their position might not be. Two years ago the core group of this team went to the State Championship finals. They didn’t win, but...
The Saratoga Panthers did not end up on the winning side of their encounter with Niobrara County Tigers but Panther Head Coach Logan Wright was still happy with his team. The Panthers lost 22-48. The game was not dominated by the Tigers from Lusk, although they ended up with more points. “Physically, we played right with them,” Wright said. “We left a lot of points out there and weren’t able to finish in the red zone.” Wright felt the Panthers were in contention as the quarters played on. “It w...
Sometimes a loss gets a team motivated for a game coming up. That is what is hoped will happen with the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miners when it faces the Farson-Eden Pronghorns this coming Friday. On Saturday, the Miners faced the Kaycee Buckaroos in Kaycee. It was a tough game for the Miners because, although the team did some things well, they couldn’t get on the scoreboard. In the 1st quarter, Kaycee got 20 points and the 2nd quarter had the Buckaroos add 26 more to their s...
At 10 a.m. on October 20, around 50 people came for the grand opening of the Carbon County Road and Bridge, Medicine Bow Shop and Sheriff Complex. That might be a mouthful, but the facility impressed all that came. Representatives from Rocky Mountain Power and Power Company of Wyoming joined Carbon County Commissioners, engineering firms and many residents from Medicine Bow. Medicine Bow Mayor Sharon Biamon was pleasantly surprised at how many residents showed up. "We have been watching it go...
On October 23, co-founders of Village Valley Childcare, Shelby Merrill and Cheena Parsons, were having lunch with Yvonne Johnson, Director of the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) at the Wolf Hotel restaurant when Johnson said she had a surprise for the two women. Taking them outside, she took them to the Wolf Hotel's porch area where she presented them with a large wrapped box. Merrill elected to open the package as Parsons looked over. The ladies were shocked to find two l...
Pam Paulson was the Hanna town treasurer for 13 years before recently retiring. Paulson worked with Ann Calvert, who was town clerk for three of those years. When Paulson decided to leave, Calvert knew she wanted to try for the position of treasurer. She had some experience already since the town does some cross training between the two positions. Also, when Calvert first got hired, Paulson broke her ankle and had to be on leave for a period of time which required Calvert to learn aspects of...
It's time for the annual Halloween Walk! This year, the walk will take place Thursday, October 29th, from 3:30p.m.- 5p.m. to coincide with other school events. For added safety this year, Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO, Leanna Jones has encouraged the participating businesses to set up outside to eliminate gathering and many businesses are participating in trunk-or-treat at the Saratoga Auto Glass Parking lot with the American Legion. Businesses are also encouraged to wear...