“Shortcutting causes erosion.”

Even a casual hiker who has set foot in the canyons of Grand Teton National Park is familiar with this message, posted on signs reminding visitors to stay on designated trails.

Last week, people walking in downtown Saratoga would have likely seen a rainbow trout leaping in main street right outside the <em>Saratoga Sun</em> office.

At first, a swimming pool and an industrial park might not seem like they have much in common. After all, one is designed for business and the other is designed for fun.

But both are key players in economic development. And this week, Gillette and Campbell County saw some progress on their respective pool and industrial park projects.

When it comes to the ins-and-outs of town governance, we will admit we can understand how easy it can be for people to zone out so to speak. Despite that, we cannot overstate the importance of paying attention at local meetings.

To whom it may concern, I lived in Saratoga a long time ago. My parents and brothers moved to Saratoga when I was 12 years old. I spent 7 years altogether there but we moved back to Vermont and I graduated with my cousin who also had been to Saratoga.

It has recently dawned on me that I’m getting old or at least getting older.

As if the aching back, popping knees and difficulty standing up weren’t the obvious sign then social media has certainly been doing its part. When doomscrolling through an app which focuses on short-form video, I’ll see trends like “Bet You Can’t Name These 5 Classic Songs.”