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The Medicine Bow Town Council met on June 14 at the Medicine Bow Community Hall. All four council members were present, Mayor Sharon Biamon was absent. Councilmember Lucy Schofield, President of the Council, ran the meeting. The agenda and minutes from the May 10 regularly scheduled meeting were approved quickly. The financials were ratified. The total for bills to be paid was $51,151.92 Town Clerk/Treasurer Karen Heath said she had been contacted by a group called 307 First and they requested...
On June 17, President Joe Biden signed legislation creating the first national holiday in over 30 years. Juneteenth National Independence Day, or Juneteenth, will be observed on June 19 as a legal public holiday. The last time legislation was passed and signed into law to create a legal public holiday was in 1983 when Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was recognized to observe the birthday of the Civil Rights leader. MLK Day is observed on the 3rd Monday of January each year. While there were 14...
As Saratoga sees substantial development for the first time in many years, the Town of Saratoga and the Saratoga-Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Board (SCCIJPB) appear to be in disagreement on the subject of tap fees in relation to subdivision development. During the June 15 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Kristen Stocks, co-owner of Octagon Construction, appeared before the governing body to provide updates on Octagon Estates, a subdivision being developed south of Shively Airfield....
While summer technically began on June 21, the above average temperatures this month may be seen as a portent of things to come. At the June 15 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Mayor Creed James and the rest of the governing body discussed the potential of issuing water restrictions later in the summer. The discussion came under the council comments portion of the meeting and was initiated by James. “I was contacted by Jon Winter from public works about a concern over our water usage,” sai...
Nathon Christopher Gallant of Rawlins, Wyoming passed away on the evening of June 17 in the Carbon County Detention Center according to a press release from the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. Gallant had been placed in the detention center after failing to appear at a jury trial in the Carbon County District Court following a lunch recess. Following an arrest warrant issued by the court, Gallant was arrested without incident by law enforcement. The trial was recessed until June 18 and a $1 million bond was set for Gallant. Upon his arrival a...
During their June 15 meeting, the Saratoga Town Council held the third and final reading on two ordinances. Ordinance No. 859 set the budget for the Town of Saratoga’s 2021/2022 Fiscal Year while Ordinance No. 858 amended Chapter 5.08 of the Saratoga Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 859 After multiple budget workshops and three readings, the Town of Saratoga has approved a general fund budget of nearly $3.2 million and an enterprise fund budget of $5.6 million. In the general fund, the governing b...
Justin Brown had every intention of becoming a pastor. He even obtained both a bachelors and masters degree in theology. According to Brown, however, he's "too rough around the edges" to lead a flock. Instead of leading, he's protecting. Brown is the newest officer to join the Saratoga Police Department, replacing former officer Robert Bifano. Having moved here from Trinidad, Colorado, he isn't hard to spot. At well over six feet tall, the new officer is also broad shouldered and makes an imposi...
County level fire restrictions will be coming sooner rather than later according to interim Fire Warden John Rutherford. During the June 15 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), Rutherford informed the commissioners of fire restrictions he had been made aware of that morning including from the United States Forest Service (USFS) and from Moffat County and Routt County in Colorado. Indeed, on the afternoon of June 15, Stage 1 fire restrictions were announced for the Medicin...
Hanna Marshal Jeff Neimark put in his last day in law enforcement on May 11. The town gave Neimark a small send off party to show their gratitude for his 13 years of service to the town. All told, Neimark has been working as an officer of the law for 32 years. Neimark started his career in Illinois where he had been raised. His father, Paul, was an author of 52 books, one of which was made into a TV movie called "She Lives". The writer raised the family in the Chicago metro area. "I grew up in H...
It appears the recreational vehicle (RV) park saga might not be over yet. Over the past year, JaJaCa Properties owners James (Jimmy) Campbell and Jamie Campbell have attempted to construct a new RV park along Wyoming Highway 130. The project was brought to a halt in March, when the couple pulled their special use permit application (see "RV park hits the brakes" on page 1 of the March 17 Saratoga Sun). At the June 8 Saratoga Planning Commission meeting, a letter was received from the Campbells....
The headache of Senate File 60 and ad valorem taxes is continuing for county treasurers and will likely turn into one for county assessors as well. At the June 1 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), Treasurer Patty Bentsen gave an update on the progress, or lack thereof, the Wyoming County Treasurers Association (WCTA) had made in speaking with the Wyoming Department of Revenue. According to Bentsen, the WCTA had met with both the Wyoming County Commissioners Association...
Due to a growing demand for mental health treatment options across the United States, particularly in rural areas, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is implementing the MHCC Health and Wellness Center. Services will initially be based from the MHCC Family Practice Clinic in Rawlins and will extend to other clinic locations based on demand. The addition is meant to supplement existing mental health resources already present in Carbon County. Leading the program is Joanne Reints. Reints brings over 20 years of clinical counseling experience to...
On June 9, Governor Mark Gordon announced the launch of a new website which would provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal agencies, drought.wyo.gov will be a resource for multiple sectors that monitor drought conditions. The site provides resources and information for specific sectors impacted by drought, including agriculture, tourism, recreation, municipalities and water utilities. It also offers information on federal and state resources and...
Monthly benefits for families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health, will see a significant temporary boost over the next few months. The Wyoming WIC Program—also known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program—is a joint federal and state government effort under the United States Department of Agriculture which provides nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pre...
With Independence Day just around the corner, the desire to light off fireworks is likely increasing for individuals and commercial entities alike. Each year, businesses such as Brush Creek Ranch, Old Baldy Club and the Seminoe Boat Club put on shows for guests. Though fireworks are technically banned in Carbon County, a process is established in which residents can enjoy a light show by submitting an application to the county fire warden. While the application stipulates a $100 fee to go along...
The Hanna Town Council met on June 8 at the Hanna Town Hall. Councilmember Bill Dys and Mayor Lois Buchanan were present. Councilmember Tracy Fowler was present by phone. Council members Jayson Nordquist and Sammy Sikes were absent. Once the agenda and minutes from May 11 meeting were approved, Buchanan told the audience that instead of board reports being gone over by their representatives, she would take any questions for each board as she read them off. Buchanan said High Country Joint...
As the Saratoga Town Council continues their quest to obtain information and data from the Saratoga Police Department, the governing body received a visit from Sally Patton, Carbon County Prevention Specialist, during their June 1 meeting. Recent meetings have seen the council—especially Councilmember Jon Nelson—questioning Police Chief Ken Lehr on discrepancies between information provided to the council outside of public meetings and what has been included in published police reports. Dur...
It appears nuclear energy will be coming to Wyoming in the near future. In a press release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon, it was announced TerraPower and PacificCorp would be undergoing efforts to advance a Natrium reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. No site was announced by the companies but it was stated they were evaluating several potential locations. “I am thrilled to see Wyoming selected for this demonstration pilot project as our great state is t...
Following a request for entries from county residents to design an official seal for Carbon County, the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) have selected their official seal. Bobbie Herman submitted the winning entry, which was selected on June 1 by the BOCCC. Herman, a rancher and artist from the Elk Mountain area, combined several elements of Carbon County's past and present into the seal. The seal will be professional reproduced and used in a variety of ways by the BOCCC for years...
As construction appears to be ramping up in the area, the Town of Saratoga is once again operating without a planning and zoning officer. The Saratoga Town Council discussed the potential of making the position full-time during their June 1 meeting. The discussion comes following the resignation of Alex Dorothy, who had contracted with the Town in October 2020 to perform building inspections and review building permits. The Town of Saratoga, in fact, has been without a permanent planning and...
The days of the Nigerian prince needing help getting his money out of the country or the long-lost wealthy uncle leaving a sizable inheritance are long gone. As technology has advanced, so have the ways in which scammers and con-artists have tried to take advantage of people. On May 12, Saratoga resident Janice Kerpan fell victim to one of the more recent scams and not only lost $600 but became the victim of identity theft. All of it started with a seemingly misaddressed email about an Amazon...
Following more than a decade of service to the Town of Hanna, Jeff Neimark has announced his retirement from the Hanna Marshal’s Office and from law enforcement. Hired in 2008, Neimark’s 13 years as Hanna law enforcement makes him the longest serving Town Marshal in the history of Hanna. Along with the 13 years he served as Hanna Marshal, Neimark’s retirement brings an end to 31 years in law enforcement. His career began in 1989 as a police officer in the City of Highwood, Illinois. While there, he started the department’s first bicycle... Full story
Newly passed legislation appears to be causing headaches for county treasurers throughout Wyoming before it has even taken effect. Senate File 60, which was introduced and passed during the 2021 General Session, is supposed to provide a process for monthly ad valorem taxation of mineral production instead of biannual payments. During the May 18 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), County Treasurer Patty Bentsen requested a letter of support from the commissioners to...
Food inequality is an issue that is faced by families throughout the country, whether they live in urban or rural settings. For many children, the only time they are able to get breakfast or lunch is when school is in session. As of yesterday, Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) will be conducting a free summer meal program for children 18 years and under. There are no income guidelines and children do not have to be enrolled in any CCSD2 school to be able to receive free meals. Parents or guardians of children can sign-up for free... Full story
Carbon County Commissioner John Espy was recently elected as the 2nd Vice President of the Western Interstate Region (WIR) according to a press release from the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA). WIR is a regional affiliate of the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the election occurred during the WIR spring board of directors meeting in Hamilton, Montana. "I am excited for this new role with the Western Interstate Region," said Espy. "The work this group does is so...