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Why would I want to read a newspaper article where the word, “meek” is in the title? Do I really know what is meant by the word, “meek?” What did Jesus mean by this when He was speaking to His disciples? There is often a misunderstanding about what Jesus meant when He used the word, “meek.” Today, people frequently think of meek as a synonym for weak. Although weak is way down on the list of synonyms, one who is meek is not someone who is somehow lacking courage. This is not included in the biblical concept of meek. Meek...
Photos courtesy Cheryl Ervin, Valley Service Organization The Valley Service Organization recently awarded the winners of their annual lighting contest, which encourages both private residents and local businesses to light up their businesses for the holiday season. This year, the winner for private residence was Joe Parrie who was presented his award at Carbon Power & Light. The winner for businesses was R.P. Lumber, which was accepted by manager Sam Fagan. Mrs. Claus was on...
The Town of Saratoga’s lack of a sufficient supply of affordable housing is affecting the ability of local businesses to hire employees. In this series, the Saratoga Sun will examine the lack of affordable housing in Saratoga and its effect on the town’s ability to grow its economy. Wendy Barkhurst, owner of White Stone Realty based in Saratoga and Rawlins, is a broker and property manager. “I have not had a rental vacancy that I have had to advertise for more than two years,” Barkhurst said. “I have people calling about ren...
While it is known unlicensed and unregulated tattooing is going on in Carbon County, neither the county nor the City of Rawlins regulates the activity at this time. Megan Cragun, Communicable Disease Unit Outreach Coordinator for the Carbon County Public Health Department, said the county does not have any regulations or policies on opening a tattoo shop or on tattooing. “Anybody can tattoo a person in their garage or wherever,” Cragun said in an interview. “Some count...
The New Year is the perfect time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness. Not sure where to start? Doctors say you can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your routine. “It is quite common after the holidays to think about all you’ve eaten or your reduced physical activity and get discouraged,” says Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “But the good news is you don’t have to make major health ch...
It seems that hospitals can often get a bad wrap. This seems especially true due to the plethora of medical dramas over the years in which medical professionals are able to solve complex health issues by the end of an episode or a cranky, anti-social but genius doctor can determine a diagnosis no other doctor could. Just like restaurants or coffee shops, recommendations and reviews are often subjective. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC), however, is now using a...
Hannah Williams of Saratoga earned a Master of Arts in Education. Seventy-seven candidates for graduate degrees were honored at Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Chicoine Center. CSC announces students on the President’s List Chadron State College has announced 365 names on the President’s List. A cumulative grade point average of at least is required for the academic honor. To qualify, students must also be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bache...
When I was growing up, I always wondered why Christmas was so special. I remember helping put up the Christmas tree, and then wondering when the presents would appear. But it wasn’t the presents because, after a few weeks the trucks or cars or what ever the presents were the newness wore off and then the toy would sit in the corner and collect dust. It wasn’t the Charlie Brown Christmas specials, even though I still like to watch them today. I must admit that familiar tune that played when the show starts and continues throug...
Police Chief Mike Morris made a presentation on staffing issues in dispatch services under reports from his department at the December 19 Saratoga Town Council meeting. Morris said his new full time dispatcher, Joshua Mathieu, has been hired and is in training. “So far he is doing very well,” Morris said. He said he got the two dispatch call takers, Tiffany Moore and Tana Davi, hired as well and they have worked “a couple of shifts.” “Lieutenant (John) Moore and I have worked in dispatch a bit from time-to-time,” he said. “W...
Saratoga, WY — Town & Country Realty announced that Broker Amanda Shahadey has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Real Estate Council, a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. Only 22,000 REALTORS® nationwide have earn...
It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. During this busy winter holiday season, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is teaming up with Law Enforcement all across Wyoming to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. The Wyoming Highway Patrol and local Law Enforcement want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Drivers will see officers, deputies and troopers working on a special hig...
*This article has been updated to include charges faced by Tidball in Carbon County Circuit Court* The primary suspect in a shooting which took place in the early morning hours of December 16 has been arrested. Victoria Tidball, who is accused of firing approximately 40 rounds into a residence and vehicle in the 300 block of North Veterans, was arrested in Nebraska on December 27 by the Nebraska State Patrol. She was booked into the Dawson County Jail at 11:44 p.m. The nature...
The Town of Saratoga discussed a plan to make its website more user friendly by hiring a local web designer at its recent council meeting. Councilwoman Kathy Beck said she has received some feedback from residents, who say the “website is not user friendly.” The current website went live approximately one year ago, in December 2022. Beck asked if there is a way the town could look at not renewing the website license, which is $3,400 a year, and instead hiring a local web designer. The designer would set up the website and...
The Board of Carbon County Commissioners received a variety of updates during their December 5 meeting, including county roads and the status of COVID in the county. Road conditions and closures Kandis Fritz, coordinator of the Carbon County Road and Bridge Department, said, at the Commission meeting Dec. 5, she has prioritized the following for any grant opportunities the county may secure: The South Road, County Road 401 (Sage Creek Road) for double chip seal, the Seminoe Road, County Road 351 for double chip seal and 12...
On December 13, Carbon County School District No. 1 (CCSD1) received an email which school officials believe was a “swatting” email several school districts across the state and country also received. Swatting is the act of prank calling emergency services in attempt to get them to arrive at a particular address. The threat was believed not to be credible. CCSD1 Superintendent Mike Hamel confirmed in an interview the next day that the threat is still not believed to be credible. Hamel was out of town on business that day and...
Photo by Joshua Wood Lloyd Wamsley makes sure to belt out the final parts of a Christmas tune during Encampment’s Christmas Concert on December 14. Photos of area concerts will be published in subsequent Saratoga Sun issues....
Following an early morning shooting in Saratoga, two individuals—Victoria Tidball and Cody Ellenson—are on the run and considered to be armed and dangerous. “Shortly after 1 o’clock Saturday morning, Saratoga dispatch received multiple calls of gunshots being fired in the 300 block of North Veterans. Officers arrived and found that a Jeep Gladiator and the residence there had been shot multiple times,” said Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris. “We secured the scene, made sure t...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is trying to revamp their antiquated service to help with customer service, saving money and bringing the service into the 21st century. The program they are using to do this is called the Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). This study determines the feasibility of changing mail processing operations to improve operational efficiency and/or service. An MPFR involves the consolidation of all originating and/or destinating distribution operations from one or more Post Offices...
There was a Standing Room Only crowd gathered at the Platte Valley Community Center Auditorium the evening of December 5th, and they were treated to a wonderful concert by the students from Saratoga Elementary School. The Ugly Sweater Concert featured eight musical numbers, some narration and some entertaining choreography. Under the skilled direction of Ms. Ivy Palmer, Music and Band Teacher at SEM, the kids staged a truly enjoyable show that garnered loud applause after ever...
December 2 - Cassandra Chalcraft of Lakewood, Colorado was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in plant form, felony possession of a controlled substance, speed too fast for conditions and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. December 3 - Sylvia Schadlick of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested for domestic battery. December 4 - Mitch Calhoun of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol - incapable of safely driving, one-way road violation, failure to provide proof of...
In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more. According to a Scam and Robocall Report from T-Mobile, Americans lost an estimated $39.5 billion to phone scams in 2022. Lucky for you, there are several ways to protect and safeguard your personal information to help prevent scammers from scammin’ this holiday season. - Avoid Public USB Ports: Traveling by plane thi...
Christmas is a time of expectation, and it should be. On Christmas day there will be children looking for a special gift. The very first Christmas was a time of great expectation. God had promised His coming Messiah for generations through His covenant promise to Adam and Even, to Noah, to Abraham, to Moses, to the people of Israel, to King David. Zacharias the priest in this prophetic utterance tells us that his son John will announce his coming. His coming is just around the corner. The years were long and their captivity...
Saratoga and Platte Valley residents will now have even more banking options. On Monday, Bank of Commerce announced the official opening of a new full service branch in Saratoga. The branch opening comes about a year after the Bank of Commerce first opened the location at 217 N. 1st Street as a loan production office. “We are pleased to expand our footprint in Carbon County,” said Copper France, Bank of Commerce President. “We have been providing banking services to the Platt...
A big, big Thank You! About seven years ago my wife and I were on a road trip up from Denver up to the Tetons and Yellowstone and on the way back, quite by accident discovered Saratoga. We knew immediately this was someplace very special. From the people we met in local stores and restaurants to folks hiking the trails in the Snowy’s, without exception everyone was friendly, helpful and kind. I have returned every year since for the fabulous fishing in the North Platte and the breathtaking - literally, for this sea-level E...
Shaylee Martin has no problem admitting that she was the “weird kid” who was fascinated by dead animals when growing up. “Growing up, when my dad would get an elk, he’d always be like ‘Here, clean this out,’” said Martin. “So I was always the one out back after everybody was done tinkering seeing what I could get cleaned off.” That interest in cleaning a harvested animal grew as Shaylee grew, starting with an interest in taxidermy at an early age. How amazed would young Shayle...