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Page 4, May 28, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Ghosts of April Fool’s Day past The Saratoga Sun FIRST PLACE hope that all of you survived April Fool’s Day. For those a friend of mine. His name is I of you still cleaning shaving Lloyd.” Stop and smell the road cones cream and the like out of var something lame and predictable Nick: “Nice to meet you.” SPOT NEWS like, well, so much for YOUR next ious places … you might need - Ted was one of my favorite as it that last snow? I have seen teams of men more slowly. this seemingly toxic goo is a possible solution for those of Lloyd: “Nice to meet you too, float trip, Brittani!” Was it the re-emer- and machines tearing up old, Maybe they construct doc- anyway and cones do seem to us that live ina chancethe West. to read about some Nick. You know ... you look kind targets through the years VAN-TASTIC! other’s misfortune. The upshot is that his commentreasons: 1. He took jokesfor well, two and Wgence of the sun? infected concrete and laying tor’s waiting rooms out of road blossom in the general vicinity We just don’t care. of like a hipster.” appeared I was walking home for lunch Since I have already done a before B. He was wet enough behind the Rising springtime tempera- shiny white slabs only to see cones. Theof theSaratoga stuff. I think Sun asphalt has It is possible that learning It was at this point that Nick page. mine on the reply one day when I noticed a distinc- “River Claims column about the origins of April “unshook” Lloyd’s hand and used ears to be tures maybe? cones and barrels turning up If only Einstein were still changed orange cone DNA in the laid-back style of small- Ted was diffic really gullible. tive yellow-and-white Chevy van I don’t know what exactly in the same spots the very around to figure out these rel- much the same way radiation town life hasFool’s made Day us immuneI decided to share somehis hand to express his feeling ult to put u parked at the post office. other practical joke vignettes with for an interminable lengthp WHAT’S THAT CORD? sets off the infernal bloom, but next year. ativistic conundrums. from the atom bomb changed to the time-draining effects of about the label along with other of time. I immediately knew the van with you. While none o One night I got to looking at it happens all across the West But where do these orange a harmless little lizard into orange cones. fittingverbal commentaries con belonged to a friend of mine by were actually pulled on Aprilf these the drop ceiling in our office and Laramie Man” … every single year … right buggers come from? Godzilla. We’ll get there when we get cerning Lloyd’s lineage and pos-- the name of Carrie Craig. I as- Fool’s Day I still couldn’t think I did get Ted back though. figured that if I ran a piece of about this time. There are abundant and California invented “road there—and in one piece too. sible sexual history and/or future. sumed (correctly) that Carrie was of a more fitting time to present They pop up faster than head fertile areas of speculation on rage” to try to combat cone-lag It is entirely possible orange cord over the acoustic tiles I couldinside getting her mail and took Page 4, March 5, 2014 these stories. A PHONE-Y STORY shops in Colorado. Retro that. but that has expanded into cones aren’t the nightmarish Some jokes just require a good suspend stuff over Ted’ the opportunity to crawl into her While our sports reporter was release said bombs withs desk a tug and of Liz Wood They are more pervasive Some claim they were left their everyday driving and scourge we think they are. ear and a little planning. in the bathroom one day I tied his van and lay down on the floor in Hired WSBA to find new NICK THE HIPSTER the cord. than celebrity award shows. Blog on Earth by aliens in attempt18) now seems to actually be worse Maybe, just maybe, we … and some rotten friends. phone cord together and waited. the back. More perfidious than stupid to slow our eventual domina-superintendent.for everyoneme” than sign the put original should learnA newto be guy patient around and town named That night I ran some orange Carrie eventually came back passing notes. Nick was being introduced Sure enough, a coach that he twine through a small hole I text abbreviations. tion of the universe. With 19)the Foundproblem. “kick ss clown. take the time to stop and smell out and got into the vehicle. By Keith McLendon Foreign exchange student, ar needed to interview called and made in a ceiling tile above my What am I talking about? 5) space-bending properties these on backDon’t by worry cla though, there is the road cones.ound. Eventually someone At this point our stories differ. Several questions almost Billy, would not shut up. he answered (picking up the 20) Being forced to teach “com- commented that he appeared to desk, over several tiles to Ted’s The Judges Said: Road cones. cones have, it sounds like a She says she was looking at her immediately flew into my mind: whole phone in the process). I 6) Pay cuts, pay cuts, pay mon core”. be “kind of a hipster”. He denied desk where I suspended several bills and complaining about them Kids! Chooseyou canNot happily just followroad cones for the either. your HowI dowould you get like certified electivesto take to this good bet and a very deviouswisely Retro giggled like a little girl while 1) cuts. the allegation, but the conver pens. I then taped the pull cord Orange barrels, constructiontive opportunity to thank the val- plot. 21) Bummed football team lost before starting up the van. rest of your life. teach this class? No one had their homework sation continued about how his he completed his interview by on my end to a wall so it wouldn’t hoosing an elective in signs, reduced speed limit iant men and women who 7) Others say orange cone again. - I say she kind of sorted through Picking the wrong elec 2) What kind of trouble do you done. g clothes and attitude fit the profile Blog typing bent over with his head be obvious. “An exhaustive and school can be an im- markers, lane closure notices, work tirelessly (Pfft! …he spores arrived on meteorites22) School funding cut due to her mail, put it aside then started can also shorten that path have to get in to get sent to Frustrated because no and so on. I was not an immedi- just inches above the phone on portant stepping stone detour pointers and flashing said “tire”-lessly about a road 8) and eventually evolved into low standardized testin When I got to work the next daythe van. C considerably. the principal’s office? one “buzzed him in” to the ate part of the conversation but the desk. the pull cord had un-taped itself in your life. I took drafting arrows. I am firmlysuicide convinced problem!) to end the tyranny of the alarming forms they have scores. By Keith McLendon In either case, we agree that Say, for example, you choose 3) Did the kids make a short building for a half hour. I caught the periphery. Even from the wall and was hanging and architectural drafting in … Oh,they I don’tare all know part … of the same thecircuit orange because cone! they These were “road taken today. I have to give him credit for she did not see me laying in plain real-time look at a Found obviously faked ex- though I still have no straight down from the ceiling to high school which helped in treacherous. family. warriors” deserve our respect 9) It is also possible orange cone Several people were arrested FALLING FACEBOOK FIRST sight in the back of the van. bombing still sweaty from P.E? cuse note from “Mom”. a “hipster” might be (yes,clue I what am, keeping his composure though. my desk. more ways than I would have I betThey you’re show wondering up on the how inter I - and admiration and it wouldn’t spores evolved from a particu-running away from the “cam- Brittani (an intern at the As she started the van and be 4) What were the other elec- 10) Half the class forgot their tragically, uncool), I noted the I was trying to figure out a thought possible when going to states first, but when you try hurt to give them a little smile larly noxious prehistoric plant pus” but I think the bus driver a few years ago), had put onSun her fore she put it into gear, I asked,- got to this obscure and explo- tives available? No. 2 pencils. label for future use. A CARMEX WRECK way to hide the college for graphic arts. Look- the “back ways” you will find and wave when you see them to that bloomed along dinosaur got away clean. Maybe all this Facebook that she missed every twine when Ted in a conversational tone, “So, tragedy as it unfolded sive elective. 5) Was the teacher a substi- 11) Sick of hearing about prom. Later that evening, I grabbed a One day Ted and I were alone walked in and asked .”What’s the ing back on it, I probably would themI’ll tell sprouting you. there too. buoytute these that plucky day? souls spirits pathways. That particular happened because the instruc- one in Saratoga with the possible- where are we going?” 12) Still psyched from the pep friend of mine named Lloyd, who in the office. We had been tradingcord for?”. have made a LOT more money We ferociously try to elim- in their never-ending struggle theory points to the end of tor had a change of heart and exception of me. Have you ever seen someone I was perusing my usual 6) Hey Dad! Can I borrow the rally. had had no part in the earlier stories when he decided to pick had I continued to pursue the decided to save lives by nipping I decided to write her My hopes sank as I told him, jump out of their seat and nearly newsinate sources these theperils other to dayreason - againstcar bomb? our conical overlords. Dinosaur Mad no Mass one showedTransit up(DMT) at up our mail. While he was gone, 13) these would-be-bomber clowns hipster conversation, and told much for YOUR next floatback trip, “So “None of your business”. I was through the roof of a van? through the eyes of architect thing. But hey, then ably-paced travel. The main problem with the and also helps to explain the when I came across this head- 7) Did they set the timers last week’s class reunion. him that I was going to introduce I loaded the earpiece of his phonesure he would follow the cord you wouldn’t be reading this in the bud.FIRST Who knows? PLACEBrittani!” and told my co-worker, I have. lineI havefrom theseen Associated men leaning Press: on wholewrong cone/sign on the family previous is that swift decline of the dinosaur. 14) Had a “short fuse” to start him to Nick and “here’s what I with Carmex. to the ceiling and bother to look would you? their“Suicide shovels Bomb in groups Instruc- bravely they warp the very fabric of Since early pioneers record- Anyway kids, choose your Ted, about it. in-service day? with. ing to want you to say …”. Being my When he returned, I walked above his desk. chattingtor Accidentally and laughing Detonates, although space in their immediate area ed only a few road cones and electives carefully because what I got on Facebook and replied Carrie swore she was going 8) Did everyone just “bomb” 15) Pupils constantly ask friend means always being up for into the back room, pulled my cell Of course, the question only those who heroically they were obviously exhausted and cause any passersby to go barrels on their covered-wagon you learn in those classes can with the message above. Then I to get me back for that one and Kills 21 Students In Iraq.” the “pop” quiz? go to the restroom. a joke—so he immediately and phone from my pocket and called made it that much sweeter as he from trying to dig up the roots much slower when compared to treks through was the tardy region yet again. we stay with you for the rest of noticed I had misspelled “next”. even wen 9) Why, oh, why do teachers 16) Hakim heartily agreed. The introduction the office. sat down at t as far as trying to of theseI am orange-coloredgoing to give you blights. a space what we think of as a regular can assume that something your life. While I deleted and fixed my en his desk and watched get that television show “Scare Retro insist on “showing your 17) Just plain tired of taking went something like this: When he inevitably answered as I pulled on the cord. I have seen large machines flow of time. has aided them in their exploCOLUMN- WRITINGtry, Ted got onto the reply page- Tactics” to come here f or two to let that sink in. work”? attendance. the phone I said, “Is your ear tried to save a life” Me: “Nick, I’d like you to meet spraying noxious black chemi- An interrelatedDid they get “denominator” problemonator”? sively prolific growth across and put in the following: “Let that purpose. or just Blog 10) sticky?” These were all fine and good cal coveringsThere yet? on the roadways is that those affected by this the West. me guess ... Keith is going to say confused with “det The following “OH, pranks, and there have been in an effort to eliminate this time-slowing effect are acute- I think it’s asphalt. I hope you had a happy April By Keith McLendon 11) Was that test NOT “multi- reply enough. MAN!” was many others, but the best one I pestilence.Apparently at a training “Kids,ly awareple that choice”? time is passing Choose Nobody really knows what your electives wisely”, “Ghosts of AprilFool’s Day and would like to think Editorial clarification saved for last ... I have given you something to camp in Baghdad insurgents 12) Isn’t this taking “no child Metal shop taught me how accidentally set off and a bomb getting left behind” a little far? plot on for next year’s. to run a lathe and a mill, how leaving 21 dead 13) Just out of curiosity, what After our editorial on the wassuperintendent published in search, the Feb. Carbon 26, 2014 County to use a torch and how to weld around 24 arrested. The arti-Fool’swas the school mascot? DaySaratoga Sunpast”, & “StopEstablished in and1888 smell the road cones” (both arc and gas). These are cle went on to say “militants School District No.Sun 2 Board to clarify of Trustees that Carbon Chairman, County Diana School 116 E. Bridge Ave. things I have used sporadically Berger, called the Publisher: were attending a lesson on I also came up with several Gary W. Stevenson Saratoga, WY 82331 through the years. You might car bombs and explosive belts scenarios for the instructor District No. 2 does not have to pay the Wyoming School (307) 326-8311 Letters think I took wood shop because when a glitch set off one of the Board Association any moneyWednesday if the search Sunny, does withnot lead a to FridayOffice Night Manager: A 30 percent The poLicy Established in 1888 getting116 E. Bridge really Ave.madoff and said inad- bomb: Keith McLendonThe Saratoga Sun is published Saratoga Sun of the signs I have carved that etters Sue Stevenson and encourages original welcomes letters Wednesday devices”. “glitch”. vertently setting L finding a qualified candidate.high near 81. South wind 10 to chance of showers and thunder- every Wednesday, by Saratoga Sun Politica Morning chance of Saratoga, WY 82331 Inc. l endorsements or at- snow, the are strewn about the Valley, That’sPublisher: a hell of a Instructor caught little We are still pleased that15 mph. the parents did research and stormsGeneral before midnight. Manager: Mostly Entered as Periodical matter at to the editor, especially on local tacks will not be published. Let- n a chance of rain. Mostly FIRST PLACE 1)(307) 326-8311 but how I got there was a com- poLicy hat if a suitable candidate is not the post office at Saratoga, Carbon topics and issues. Letters must cloudy. High near 40. West south- GaryMaybe W. Stevenson they just should have Assad asleep and drooling contacted the Saratoga SunWednesday with their findings.Night Partly cloudy, withLiz a Wood low around 46. County, ters from political candidates west wind 10 to The Saratoga Sun is published Advertising/Gen Wyoming. USP pletely different path. gone to ITT. on his desk again. It is comforting to knowcloudy, t with a low around 49. Saturday A chanceeral questio of show- S 482-040. be signed and includes writer’s precipi 15 mph. Chance Office Manager: every Wednesday, by Saratoga Sun We welcome your letters. news and edito ns Postmaster: Send addres concerning issues in a campaign tation is 40 pe of I also took Spanish but quick- There isn’t usually much found through the WSBA, that CCSD#2 does not have to rial questio address and telephone number rcent. Sue Stevenson Inc. Entered 2) Spitwadsas Periodical keptmatter hittingat Letters should be timely, lo- South southeast wind 10 to 15 ers andsarato thunderstorms.gasun@union ns Partly to the Saratoga Sun, P.O.s Box changes 489, will not be published once the Wedn esday Night ly forgot everything I learned the post office at Saratoga, Carbon The Judges-tel.com Said:Saratoga, (address and phone number will chance of s A 40 percent pay for the service. Generalfunny about Manager: suicide bombing chalkboard. cal, brief (under 350 words) mph. sunny, withReporters: a high near 76. WY 82331. candidate has filed to run for now. Cloudy. Low around through disuse. Today,increasing- it turns any loss of life at all forCounty, Wyoming. USPS 482-040. Owned by: Saratoga S not be published). No letter will 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming or 3) Found out lunch thatand day contain no libelous Thursday A 20 percent Saturday Night A slight office. out, Spanish is an Liz Wood Postmaster: Send address changes Doug Radunich and Sue Stevenson,un, owners. Inc. Gary be published without the writer’s north after midnight. thing to know. Who Advertising/Generalthat matter questions — but since I am was Mujaddara … again!statements. The Saratoga chance of showers and thun- chanceSports of an showers and thun- Individuals wishing to directly Thursday HEADLINE WRITING* to the Saratoga Sun, P.O. 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Stay warm Sierra Madre during the Platte River Pizza brings REPORTING Fishing Derby Good luck fishermen and Saratoga Sun in a Saratoga Welcome to the Sweatshirt! Good Times Valley! The PlaTT e Valle y 6 grapplers Assorted selections! ’s NewsPaPer siNce 1888 Check out our HONORABLE “Citizens express Bring in this ad for CLEARANCE CORNER! Fishing, family, food, fun and fellowship The SaraToga $100 off a Large Pizza! Sun The Outhouse By Mike Dunn WEDNESDA Y • MA Located in downtown Saratoga Y 14, 2014 • VOLUME 12 Concern” Gift Shop There are three types of people in the world of ice fishing: people who ice fish Take-out or eat in! 7 • NO. 41 • $1 201 E Bridge Ave., Saratoga recreationally, fishermen who habitually head out to the lake … 113 W Bridge Street • 326-8932 307-326-3884 MENTION Waterlogged: A tale of two communities Then there are the Hytreks. If you look towards Saratoga Lake while driving down Highway 130, you may see an ice fishing hut resting on top of the frozen lake. Chances are, Vince Hytrek Mike Dunn will be in that hut with a line sinking into the frozen lake. “Every year, his hut is out there first and he’ll be out there last out there,” Encampment/Riverside: Water problems from above Vince’s wife Kimberly said. “You’ll see Vince out there pretty much every day.” Springt By Liz Wood Vince, who works as a fishingFIRST guide during the summer, spends a large portion PLACE ime in Wyoming can create ha campment voc on and Riverside a towns — and Su of his winters in the 1,200 pound ice fishing hut. Kimberly works at Hack’s FRONT PAGE and left dow snowstorm dum nday was no excep ned trees a ped anywhere from tion. In En- nd snowy road 12 inches to 1 Just 18 miles north of Encampments throughout the two 9 inches of sno Tackle in Saratoga. Fishing is more than just a hobby for the Hytreks, it’s communities. w depths of snow varyin , Saratoga only received a g between the tw bout two inches of snow, a large part of their family. By 8 a.m., the roads th o ends of the Valley. with rough Riverside a partment of Tra nd Encampment h The Judges made no In fact, the ice fishing derby this weekend is a chance for all of the Hytreks nsportation, but employees in En ad been clea red by Wyomin The Saratoga Sun make up the town o campm g De- f Encampment. ent were still clearing to get together and fish. Though most of their family lives in Saratoga, Encampment town employees Katrina Ber the 22 roads that a. is proud to provide m. Mondaym orning gesen and Be extended members travel as far away as Cheyenne. clearing streets. They had n Tieszen had bee and back hoe. worked n working since 7 DESIGN “We have put away th three hours on Sund Some of Kimberly’s and Vince’s grandchildren have been at the ice the town a e plows for the sea ay using ask FREE papers to folks ny good to bring them out, Be son,” Berges id steer By 2 p.m., rgesen a en said. It wouldn’t have done fishingUSE derby every year of their life. OF GRAPHIC Bergesen had fi dded. “They are nis too hea streets. Bergesen hed plowing, but T vy for the dirt at the Saratoga went from remov ieszen was still removing roads.” comments on these entries “To us, it’s all about the ‘Fs’: Fishing, family, food, fun, fellowship-what culverts. Ber ing snow on snow from his the streets t assign gesen said this is o clearing s ed using th a difficult time now from the irrigation more could a person ask for? That’s what the derby is for us,” Kimberly Fishing Derby! e big snowplows not onl of year when a big sn Tiesz y put gouges in ow storm comes beca en said that there will the streets, but use said. be ruts from v removes gravel f We are trying to fi ehicles driving rom driveways. nish (the plowing on the now mudd The tram towers grading the ) up, but there y roads. “It’s a m The Hytreks all have a job during the annual ice fishing derby. Vince Pho roads to remove is no end in ess. “Waterlogged: at the Grand to by Liz Wood the win site.” The cre Encam “We ter ruts. w had just covered in sno pment Museum were wish we could h “We will have to do finished drops a line into the lake, Kimberly takes her wagon and wheels out all w Mond ay morning af Tiesz ave everyone du it again,” Tiesz ELEMENTS dumped aroun ter a en said. g out right away, b en said. Good Luck! d 1 spring storm ut we 9 inches can’t with t Residents on Encampment and Temperatures we his kind of snow, of their food to the hut and the kids all play in the snow. Last year, some were digging out of Riverside. re reaching 48 degree ” Encampm the ir homes snow from the wat s by mid-afternoo ent town emplo Monday, as er laden streets n, which mad of the younger Hytrek kids built a giant snow sculpture of a fish which yees wer Bergesen s more difficult e the task of e clearing roads. aid there is . removing becaus nothing that resi drew a lot of attention. e of the dirt r dents can do t oads. “We just have to deal o make it easier for them t with it.” o plow, The Hytreks not only love getting together with their family during the A tale of two Saratoga: Water problems from below derby, but they love what it does for the town“Ice of Saratoga. As the Saratoga Fishing” representative of the Carbon County Visitors’ Council, Kimberly loves By Liz Wood Photo by Mike Dunn As Encampmen t was digging out f how it benefits the town’s tourism. of Saratoga rom a spring employees were dig snowstorm, town Whether it’s at Hack’s Tackle or on the lake for the Fishing Derby, Vince and me An 10 inch wat ging holes in the st “It’s a big draw for the entire county. People come from all over the ellcome Angller er main that had burst reet to repair a We rs The broken part o on Spring Ave. nation for this derby,” Kimberly said. “(Fishing) is a big part of our Kimberly Hytrek surround themselves with fishing. W f the main, enue i s located near Third Street between St and Spring Av- communities” Comm . Ann’s Churc h tourism. Tourism is what sustains us-our guides know this river.” unity Cent and the Plat er. te Val ley Dance to The alleyway between Bri Despite winning severalKeith theme competitions, in all theirMcLendon years “It (isn’t) all about the fishing. Some guys are out there just because (they’re like a waterway, dge and Spri ng Avenues and the storm drai looked more participating in the Fishing Derby, the Hytreks have yet to pull puddles of wa ns were so back focused) about the fishing. I don’t want to get to serious about the fishing, it has ter were showing ed up that large Chuck up on Main Avenue and Third Bartlett, town of Saratoga eng Stree in “the big one.” to be fun for everyone. And we try to make it fun,” Vince added. site on M ineer w t. ROB STAFFIG ain and Thi ent and chec rd to e ked the break. nsure it was n o Vince said he’s “caught a 24 inch Rainbow (Trout) So while fishing might be a large part of their lives for the Hytreks, family t another water m “We do ain Fri. & Sat. Keith McLendon n’t need another ti two days before the derby once. Then and fun comes first during the fishing derby. five break me like a few years s in one day ,” Chuck ago where we had truck to c said as we headed during the derby: nothing. “We all just get together and had a big family gathering and fish. It’s just heck the floodi toward his cit 8 p.m. - close Sil ng two blocks north y t and sand filled th of the break. If I do catch one, it’s a a fun time,” Kimberly said. to e street as Chuck dig into the street. Wat McVey used the back er was fill hoe Thequarter-inch Judges smaller than Join the Hytreks andSaid: several other anglers from around the nation at could dig to try and reac ing in the hole f ast a h the water main. s McVey A Code Red went out to reside one someone turned in a few the 31st annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. this nts enrolled them of the wat in the pro er main break Monday aft gram advising minutes earlier.” Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Saratoga Lake. Crews are ernoon. and Liz Wood working to re pair the main TheDowntown RusticSaratoga Bartlett said. as quickly a s p ossible, Saratoga town employee Chuck water main McVey us Photo by at Third es the backhoe Liz Wood and Spring Mond to dig toward the b “Very creative with great use of ay afternoon. roken

In the Riversid e Budget Landfil passes hurd l board Sun: le Senator En denied grant zi visits A great big c color. Tremendous impact: this 5 sawmill up of Panthers shine in 6 approval 8 dual tourney is the first entry that stood out 10 12 Winter Carnival The Saratoga Sun to me—I wanted toJanuary see 1, 2014,what Page 9 it home 21 press was about—very effective with place at Don HONORABLE a lot of varied information” MENTION MERCHANDISE AD “Skyline Motors” Keith McLendon The Judges Said: HONORABLE “Car listings are hard to MENTION make attractive. This one had a good flow ...” INFORMATION FIRST PLACE GRAPHIC SMALL AD “The well-equipped Saturday Trouble overFIRST bridged PLACE water FIRST “Shively Hardware” association awards safer boat” structures and their stability. the type of the piers that it natural and they help with has seven piers. The pools Editor’s note: This is the Nathan Jean, of Stantec has, it’s constricting some of the long term impact of the are the areas of the lowest Keith McLendon second story in a series about PLACE and project manager of the the flow causing some back- river flow. There are several velocity and the highest depth Runner Invite the river restoration project on Keith McLendon the Upper North Platte River. Upper North Platte River water which is causing this structures that may be used of river flow. INFORMATIONRestoration Project, said that sediment to build.” GRAPHICfor the river to help impact The rocks used when cre- Next week’s story will discuss the financial issues. the bridges will prove to be a In order to prevent bridge the river flow and the bridge ating these structures will The Judges Said: difficult task for their project. scour from occurring, the structure. most likely not create issues HOUSE By Mike Dunn “TroubleThe Wyoming 130 bridge over “is Stantec officials bridged and Wildland The flow overwater” the structures for boaters as they plan to The Judges Said: The Upper North Platte really at an upward skew of Hydrology Consultants have will naturally create less be about one foot tall. Many “This is such an effective use River physically divides the the river and that is going to developed several prelim- stress and less scour over boaters may actually enjoy AD town. It divides the west part be one of the big challenges inary river structures and the bridge piers by designing the new structures. “Lots of good information of the town from the east. It as we go alongKeith is correcting has a McLendonspecific design in mind what they call a “double W” “These (structures) are ac- of typeface it doesn’t need separates downtown from that” Jean said. “The flow to help direct the flow of the design, which is essentially tually great for boating in most of Carbon County. forces goes almost perpen- river. placing the W-Weir cross the sense that you are going “Ag Edition Ad” in an easy-to-read format. People depend on the bridg- dicular to the value direction The structure that will frames right next to each to have several lanes to take other images. The use of hex es in Saratoga. Not just for so its a skewedThe flow and mostJudges likely be used in order Said: other. This will help guide you down through there.” access to the other side of its attacking, basically, the to preserve bridge stability the water safely between the Brandon Rosgen of Wildlife Keith Interesting and original— the town, but as a source for bridge piers which is why we is what is called a W-Weir piers. Hydrology said, “A lot of peo- shapes in different ways commerce“Informative and growth to the are having some and scour (re - eye-catching.Cross Frame. The goal of this Rosgen Love said that the chalthe- ple likeuse to take theirof Kayaks town as well. moval of sediment) on those structure is to decrease the lenge will be getting the abso- through these areas.” makes me want to see The necessity of these bridge piers. And also, that stress the river flow has on lutely correct angles to push A second survey of the river McLendon communicates hardware bridgesblack have several people and means that’swhite. why you see that The the piers. graphicthe waterclearly between the piers. portrays will be completed this spring. concerned about how the Up- sediment bar. The bridge, The goal of these structures The structure is planned The final plans for the river No comments left on what it was about. I also per North Platte River Resto- because of its skew and the are to make sure they are ath- to be set in accordance to the will be presented on June 21, ration Project will affect these type of bridge that it is and letically pleasing, they look Highway 130 bridge which 2014. but also provides depth and important information—enough that a these entries like how the black details reader wouldn’t have to read the entire article surprises after the first glance. really stand out.” EMTs respond to hotget thepool main emergency idea.” That makes it a winner.”

Staff Report According to Carbon Coun- Nichols at the hot pools at Nichols was transported to gation. Zamora said it has likely A Rawlins man who had been ty Coroner Paul Zamora, the around 12:30 p.m. on Satur- Memorial Hospital of Carbon been a long time since EMTs soaking at the Saratoga Hot Pools man who died was 46-year- day, but that he did not re- County in Rawlins, but the went to help a person at the Saturday died last weekend of old Robert Nichols of Rawlins. ceive a call regarding it until cause or exact time of the hot pools who had died shortly busin causes still under investigation. Zamora said EMTs picked up after midnight of that day. death is still under investi- afterward. in es s s HONORABLE MENTION e r u BEST WEB PAGE t n Liz Wood, Erik Gantt, Mike Dunn

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Democrat CARBON COUNTY Dave Jeffers 99 MENTION From atop of the newly-set different name for the project. low price of $32,000. Because navigated the skate park and wondering if it was ever going WYOMING Write-in votes 87 TREASURER Write-in votes 14 pedestrian bridge, a beam- “Really, the project from the price came in so low, the the trees on the island. Both to happen. I mean we had the GOVERNOR Republican “Walkwaying Chuck Bartlett looked projecthell is going to be completed,” town did not have to placetakes the pieces of the bridge were goal there,first but you wondered step” Erik Gantt and upstream towards the au- Bartlett said while laughing. operation up for bid. assembled by Saratoga town if everything was going to fit Mike Dunn Mike Dunn Write-in votes 66 ENCAMPMENT MAYOR Republican STATE HOUSE tumn-kissed aspens resting While the setting of the The original plan of the crews on the island, while in to place.” Matt Mead 1,403 DISTRICT #47 Democrat 3 Greg A. Salisbury 60 on the side of the riverbank. bridge required patience from project was to have the bridge Mountain Crane personnel “It was well worth the wait, Taylor H. Haynes 601 Republican 3 Cindy Baldwin 644 3 Mary A. Martin 54 “I mean, look at that view … town crews and residents, set by the evening of Oct. 9. prepared the bridge to be lift- I think the public is going to

Write-in votes 2 Write-in votes 2 HONORABLE it’s incredible,” he said. the exceedingly complex pro- However, transportation of ed across the river. be pleased once they are able Cindy Hill 249 3 Jerry Paxton 926 It was a project which took cedure was completed with the crane was delayed as the The preparation of the bridge to use it,” he added. Mike Dunn Write-in votes 7 Julie McCallister 373 four years, but the long-an- minimalMike setbacks. crane service hadDunn to wait on took the better half of three There is still work to be done CARBON COUNTY ENCAMPMENT COUNCIL Democrat Write-in votes 6 ticipated Veterans Island to The bridge arrived in two pilot cars to escort the cranes hours, but the actual setting on the project. There will be ASSESSOR 3 Cindy Hamilton 72 the hot springs pedestrian pieces in Saratoga on two from Sinclair to Saratoga. The of the bridge took less than another small bridge which Pete Gosar 534 Democrat Write-in votes 28 Republican 3 Gary J. Stull 71 walkway project has finally semi-truck trailers on the cranes arrived in Saratoga in 10 minutes. The bridge was will span over Spring Creek Write-in votes 9 Write-in votes 54 3 Kelly Ralston 55 seen its first major step with evening of Oct. 8. Both pieces the late afternoon of Oct. 9. lifted across the river with the from the hot pool to the inlet. the setting of the bridge across weighed a combined 58,000 Two cranes were needed for crane, and was bolted down by Additionally, ramps will be SECRETARY OF STATE Democrat Write-in votes 5 the North Platte River. pounds and spans 150 feet. the project — one small crane town of Saratoga crews. After constructed at the base of the Republican CARBON COUNTY 3 Cheryl Ross 612 Bartlett saw the setting of In order to set the bridge to put together the larger the bridge was set, spectators bridge which will allow easy Ed Buchanan 757 Write-in votes 8 RIVERSIDE MAYOR the bridge as a tremendous across the banks of the North crane, and a larger crane to who were stationed on the west access for residents to cross. Ed Murray 659 CARBON COUNTY 3 Leroy Stevenson 17 feat. The project, which origi- Platte River, the town of Sara- hoist the bridge across the side of the river applauded the Both of the smaller projects COMMISSIONER nally received funding from a toga hired Mountain Crane, river. The large crane was flawlessly-executed setting of will be completed by the town Pete Illoway 469 CARBON COUNTY Write-in votes 3 Transportation Enhancement a crane operating company put together and set up on the the bridge. of Saratoga crews. Clark Stith 151 Republican PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Activities Local (TEAL) grant based out of Utah. The crane island at approximately 8:30 “It was a perfect fit, just like However, the hardest part Write-in votes 11 3 W. John Johnson 1,038 Republican RIVERSIDE COUNCIL in 2009, had been constantly had just finished a project in p.m. on Oct. 9. a glove,” Zeiger said. of the project has been com- Democrat 3 Leo Chapman 897 3 met with setbacks. Flooding Sinclair and was waiting to In the early morning of Oct. Zeiger, who has been mayor pleted. Cal Rerucha 1,822 Fred Lorenz 20 on the North Platte River work on another project in 10, semi-truck drivers carrying of Saratoga for 10 years, had Chuck Bartlett said there Write-in votes 28 Terry Weickum 700 Write-in votes 31 3 Ed Golden 15 had stunted the development Rawlins. After the Rawlins the bridge took the load across taken much of the flak from are still several steps left to be STATE AUDITOR Ron Iverson 542 Democrat 3 Karran L. Bedwell 7 of the project in three of the project had been delayed, a shallow portion of the river residents about the pedestrian completed in the project. But Robert Davis 539 Write-in votes 29 Write-in votes 1 last four years. Additionally, Mountain Crane was avail- to Veterans Island. Only one bridge project. With his loss for the time being, he said he Republican the project received criticism able for the town of Saratoga’s truck was temporarily stuck in in the primary in August, he will take some time to enjoy Cynthia I. Cloud 1,910 Matt Feldmann 263 from town residents who often service. the river, and was later helped said he was thrilled to be able the completion of the project Write-in votes 4 Write-in votes 16 referred to it as “the bridge to The town of Saratoga was out of the river with the help of to complete the project before during his well-needed hunt- Democrat Democrat 3- Will go on the the general election Nov. 4 nowhere”. able to hire Mountain Crane Saratoga town crews. his term was completed. ing trip Write-in votes 19 Write-in votes 86 Applies to Carbon County/Municipalities only Sun Weather

HI HI HI HI HI HI 69˚ 58˚ 59˚ 61˚ 60˚ 61˚ LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW 38˚ 35˚ 35˚ 36˚ 35˚ Wednesday Sunny. Thursday Sunny, Friday Sunny, with Saturday Mostly Sunday Sunny, with Monday Sunny, with High near 69. South- with a high near 58. a high near 59. sunny, with a high near a high near 60. a high near 61. west wind 10 to 15 mph West wind around 10 Friday Night Most- 61. Sunday Night Most- increasing to 20 to 25 mph. ly clear, with a low Saturday Night ly clear, with a low mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night around 35. Partly cloudy, with a around 35. Gusts up to 30 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wednesday Night low around 35. Mostly clear. Low around 38. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph de- creasing to 10 to 15 mph Last Quarter New Moon Weather provided by after midnight. Gusts th rd the National Weather Service Sweeping the Districtas high as 30 mph. Oct. 15 Oct. 23 Science Fair SMS students take top spots

By Liz Wood [email protected] Saratoga Middle/High School science teacher Shaleas Harrison was ecstatic when she heard her students’ names announced. All six of her seventh and eighth grade students made the final cut to be sent to the regional science fair in Rock Springs. The Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD#2) Science Fair was held in Hanna on Thursday. The first place winner in the eighth grade class was Cruz Escobedo Pinedo for her project “How Does Diaper Brand Effect (sic) Diaper Absorption?” Second place was award to Kieran Neville for “Does Color Effect (sic) Memorization?” Taking the third place spot was Bel Oiler for her project “How Does Temperature Affect Duct Tape Adhesive?” Taking first place in seventh grade was Aubrey Berger with her science fair project “The Scoop on Poop”. Logan Seahorn took second place for “5 Second Rule” and Taylor Bennett came in third with her project “Testing Glucose Levels.” Sixth grader Dalton Peterson, of Encampment K-12 School, placed first for his project “Which Paper?” Coming in second was Austyn Tuttle, of Medicine Photo by Liz Wood Bow Elementary School with “Mummy Time” and Judges listen to seventh grader Aubrey Berger present her science fair project. Berger placed Sabrina Geller, of Hanna Elementary School, took first and is one of six Saratoga Middle School students who qualified for the regional science third for “Spoiler Alert”. fair later this month. In the fifth grade, Ethan Bartholomew, of Saratoga Elementary School, took first place for Bromley, of Encampment. judges were impressed with the quality of entries “Crazy Caffeine”, Koye Gilbert of Encampment, Their projects were “Incredible Eggshells”, “Chip this year and that it was a difficult decision. A took second for “Dazzling Detergent” and Ashton Burner” and “Think Warm” respectively. sentiment that was echoed by the CCSD#2 Board Powell, of Encampment, took third with “Stinky Joy Barnes-Johnson, the state science coordina- of Trustees at their meeting Monday night. Shoe Solution”. tor said the winners of the science fair will compete Priest said those who are competing in region- The fourth grade class first place winner was Jan. 28-Feb. 12 in Rock Springs. als will be able to improve on their project before Bethany Heward, of Medicine Bow School. The The Technology Coordinator for CCSD#2 Steven sending their project to Rock Springs. second place winner was Thomas Wagner, of Elk Priest, was formerly a science teacher and orga- The state competition is slated for March 1-3 at Mountain School and third place was Allison nized the science fair this year. Priest said the the University of Wyoming.

Fish numbers down, participation Small fry pulls big fish up at the Ice Fishing Derby By Erik Gantt interest in the derby and the cham- [email protected] ber of commerce will have trophy Based on the number of partici- fish again next year. “It’s a good lake pants the 2015 Saratoga Ice Fishing and it’s good fishing, the chances Derby was a success. are somebody will catch one of those Stacy Crimmins, chief executive fish,” Crimmins said. officer of the Platte Valley Chamber Catch rates were lower at the 2015 of Commerce, reported there were derby than in 2014. This year only 879 registered fishermen at the event 199 fish were turned in for measure- and about 200 ancillary attendees. ment as opposed to 334 in 2014. Last This was approximately 250 more year was thought to be an anomaly, entrants than last year. While it was “that was crazy,” Crimmins said. not a record for the event Crimmins Steve Gale, Regional Fisheries said it was “a really good year”. Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Small Fry contestant Kaycee Van Fish Department, said many factors Buren from Laramie caught the big- may have led to a slow weekend at gest fish of the weekend. Kaycee’s big the derby. Game and Fish stocks the fish was 22 inches long with a girth with about 30,000 7-inch rainbow of 13 inches for a combined score of trout every spring. The rate of fish 35. Since she bested the adults in Photo by Erik Gantt stocked has not decreased recently. the derby the chamber of commerce Chamber CEO Stacy Crimmins hands Kaycee Van Buren, the small fry People camping at the lake in- awarded her an extra $100 on top of competition winner her check Sunday. creased dramatically this year after the $100 first place Small Fry prize. the chamber of commerce encour- Another Laramie resident, Leon- Crimmins said the 33.5 scoring 35 and 37.25. aged campers to bring generators ard Pisano, took first place in the fish was smaller than the average None of the three large prize and fuel. Along with filling up the adult category with a 33.5 overall, winner in years past. In 2014 the trophy fish were caught. Crimmins campground at the lake, local ho- 22-inch long, 11-inch girth trout. winning fish scored 37.75. In the two said the additional $35,000 in prize tels report being fully booked for the First place earned Pisano $2000. years prior, the winning fish scored money seems to have attracted more weekend.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Obituaries The Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District will hold its regularly monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 21st at 4:00PM at the district office located at 101 Cypress Avenue, Saratoga, Elsie Hepner Wyoming. The purpose of the meeting will be to Elsie Hepner, 84, of (Joan) Hepner of Casper, conduct general business. Casper, Wyo. and formerly WY, Bob Hepner of Sinclair, of Saratoga, passed away WY, Tom (Dawn) Hepner at the Wyoming Medical of Shirley, NY and also Center surrounded by lov- 21 grandchildren and 19 The Saratoga Sun is your ing family. great-grandchildren. award-winning paper. She was born to Clyde She is preceded in death Dayton Ankney and Delpha by her siblings Clyde, Anna, Mae Ankney on May 7, 1930 Alma, Gertrude, Ruby, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Ruth, Fern, Hazel, and She married her husband, Clarence (Red) and one the late Harry L. Hepner Jr granddaughter Lenae Har- in Ohio. They were united bison. in marriage on July 31, A celebration of life for 1946. Elsie was held Jan.17, 2015 It was on their way home at the Valley Chapel in from a trip to California to the chance at yelling out Saratoga. visit Elsie’s sister, Alma, that elusive word “BINGO!” Memorials in her name that they found their way Elsie is survived by one may be made to the Amer- to Saratoga. Shortly there- brother, Russell, and her ican Legion Auxiliary of after, they moved their be- six children, Larry (Joanne) Saratoga and mailed to: longings and made it their Hepner of Saratoga, WY, American Legion Auxil- home for many years. Terry (Catherine) Hepner of iary of Saratoga, 403 East Elsie’s favorite pastime Decatur, MS, Patty (Dutch) Bridge Avenue, Saratoga, was to play Bingo, she loved Johnson of Nampa, ID, Rich WY 82331

Herbert Douglas Viner Herbert Douglas Viner crates. and Rebekahs more than passed away on Jan. 14, He was preceded in death two decades ago. He held 2015. by his beloved wife Mildred several offices in both lodges Herbert was born July whom he cared for dili- including Noble Grand. He 25, 1928 in Laramie, the gently during her extended also appreciated the wonder- first son of Frank Lott Vin- illnesses. He is survived by ful care that he was provided er Jr., and Aleen Fanning his two sons, Gary (Mari) by the staff at Spring Wind. Viner. He served on board and Kim (Barbara), both of Herb will always be re- the USS Alabama at the Laramie; his granddaugh- membered as an even tem- very end of WWII and lived ter Kecy (John) Viner, of pered, kind man whose nearly all of his life in West Denver, Colo., and grand- greatest comforts in his later Laramie. son Kyler, of Laramie, as years were his two dogs Zoey Mr. Viner was the cus- well as one great-grandson. and Maggie. todian at the University of Herb also had many in-laws Cremation has taken place Wyoming’s Coe Library for in the Saratoga Valley, and at his request no services nearly 30 years. His first job where he married Mildred will be held. at UW was moving books Jean Wiant in 1949. Donations to honor his from the old library in the Herb was especially grate- memory may be made to Aven Nelson building into ful for the many friends that Hospice of Laramie or the the new library, all by hand, he made after he joined National Multiple Sclerosis mainly using wooden milk Laramie Odd Fellows Lodge Society in his wife’s name.

Robert Lee (Bob) McCargar Robert Lee (Bob) McCa- He is survived by his wife rgar, age 84, of Saratoga, Vera, of Saratoga, daugh- passed away Jan. 10, 2015 at ters Gwen McCargar and Deseret Health and Rehabil- husband Joseph DiGregorio, itation in Saratoga. of Denver, Colo., and Kath- He was born Oct. 6, 1930 leen Fraser and husband in Baggs, Wyoming to Alfred Tracy Fraser, of Casper, and Edith (Wise) McCargar. Wyo., grandchildren Rob He spent his childhood on McCargar and wife Randi, Muddy Creek near Baggs Kelli Fraser and Lisa Fraser, and in the North Platte Val- great-grandchildren Kaycee ley near Saratoga. McCargar and Issac Easley, As a child he either wanted sisters Margaret Ream, Rose to be a cowboy or a soldier. Slinde, Jean Stevens and He was lucky over the course husband Bob Stevens, Nor- of his life and worked as ma Bromley and husband both. As a young man, he Stormy Storm, brothers Fred worked on many ranches McCargar and wife Joanne, in the North Platte Valley. and Francis McCargar and In 1948, he enlisted in the wife Elsie, and numerous U.S. Army retiring in 1971 nieces and nephews and with the rank of Sergeant their children. Major; having been awarded entrepreneur. A memorial service and a Purple Heart, Silver Star He was an avid outdoors- celebration of life will be UPCOMING EVENTS with clusters, a Bronze Star man who lived to share his held at the Saratoga Cem- with cluster and many more experiences with his children, etery Pavilion on Saturday, awards and commendations. grandchildren and many Jan.24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. January 21, 9:30 a.m. In 1955 Bob married Vera nieces and nephews. He was with a luncheon to follow at Wood and together with their a long time member of Amer- the American Legion Post Carbon County Visitor’s daughters, Gwen and Kath- ican Legion Angus England Home. leen, traveled and lived in Post 54 and held all of the Bob McCargar was a man Council Meeting many places around the U.S. offices including Command- with a wicked sense of hu- and the world. er. He was involved in local mor, an unstoppable sense of White Room Upon retirement from the politics and was a Saratoga honor, and was a true patriot U.S. Army in 1971 he and Town Council member for who never stopped serving his family returned home several years. his country. January 24-25, 8 a.m. to Saratoga. While living in He was predeceased by Tributes and condolences Saratoga he worked for var- his mother and father, eight may be offered online at Shooting Sports Meeting ious law enforcement agen- half-siblings and a sister, www.carboncountyfuneral- Shively Room cies and became a successful Jane Ream. home.com.

January 26, 8:00 a.m. T.I.P.S. Class Elizabeth Hope Daniels Sponsored by the Saratoga Word was received Tues- away Jan. 19, 2015. time of her death. day that Elizabeth Hope Elizabeth is a former A full obituary will ap- Police Department Daniels, 36, daughter of Les resident of Saratoga and pear in a later edition of the White Room and Mary Daniels, passed was living in Douglas at the Saratoga Sun.

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Funeral services timing at her sons’ ropings, Your NAPA CARE CENTER 110 1 St. • Saratoga will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 and cheering on children and Joe Gaspari, College Degree, ASE Certified 326-8264 at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian grandchildren at sporting Church in Encampment. events. When she wasn’t Charlotte was born in Riv- cheering her family along, she www.saratogasun.com erton, Wyo. on Aug. 31, 1925 was teaching them. Many a to Carl and Clara Murray. child learned from Charlotte She spent her early child- to cook, to sew, to work hard, hood there before returning and to value the things you Recycling Tidbit to her family home in En- have. of the Week campment in 1936. It was in Charlotte is preceded in Encampment that she met her death by her husband, Jerome Over 144,000 late husband, Jerome “Slim” the week. “Slim” Kraft, sisters; Gene- Kraft. They were married on Strangers in Charlotte’s life vieve Finch and Mary Betz, newspapers come into Oct. 30, 1942. didn’t remain so for long. Peo- brother; Edward Murray, par- On their ranch at Beaver ple were important to her. Her ents; Carl and Clara Murray. Saratoga each year. Creek, Charlotte worked thoughtful and caring nature She is survived by her chil- alongside her husband, Slim. made her many friends. She dren; Rosalie Cousins and She drove the sweep during loved chatting over a puzzle, husband Wade, Jerry Kraft Do you recycle haying season, often with quilt, or cup of coffee. She and wife Linda, Dan Kraft yours? her small children bouncing always had time for a friend. and wife Pam, her sister; Alice on her knee. She loved being Charlotte enjoyed being Cornell, her grandchildren; outdoors in her beloved valley, active and involved in her Kristi Cotant and husband, and took great joy in tending community. She loved quilting Casey, Jody Cousins and Join us in recycling. to her chickens. When the at the Senior Center, and was husband, Sean, Cassie Kraft work was done, Charlotte a member of the Dirt Diggers Orduno and her husband Brought to you by: enjoyed working on her “proj- Garden Club, the Presbyte- Tommy, Alysia Kraft and Paperman’s Recycling ects.” She loved to sew, and rian Church Mariners, Pres- Jason Kraft, and great-grand- Service could often be found piecing byterian Women, and Snowy children; Landon, Camden Saving the Earth one box at a time. together colorful squares of Range Cattlewomen. Her and Logan Cotant. (307) 326-8082 fabric for one of her many history in the valley gave her Charlotte’s upbeat attitude, quilts. Charlotte also loved a unique perspective to share honestly, friendship, and to cook. Visitors to the house with visitors to the Grand loving spirit will be greatly on Beaver Creek were often Encampment Museum, where missed. Gifts in her memory welcomed with hot cookies, she volunteered for many may be made to the Grand straight from her old coal years. Encampment Museum, PO stove. Sunday suppers on the Above all things, Charlotte Box 43, Encampment, Wyo- SierraSierra MadreMadre ranch were the highlight of loved her family. She was ming, 82325. 29th Annual 29th WinterWinter CarnivalCarnival Encampment, Wyoming Ralph Francis Benson Friday, Jan. 23 -- Treasure Hunt & Dinner 6 p.m. Tower meeting room, Ralph Francis Benson, of Larry (Micah) Benson, of Church (274 Ponderosa G.E. Opera House, 622 Rankin Saratoga, went to be with Granby, Colo., Helen Ben- Trail, Tabernash, Colo.) at our Lord on Jan. 7, 2015. son, of Georgetown, Colo., 2 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2015. A Born on April 17, 1938 in and Connie (Kevin) Craft. cake reception will follow. Saturday, Jan. 24 Detroit, Mich. of Worland, Wyo. He is also In lieu of flowers, the fam- Sled Races Ralph left home to serve survived by his precious ily is asking that donations 9 a.m. Registration, 8th & Rankin in the Navy on the USS grandkids: Lauren Craft, be made in Ralph’s memory 9:30 a.m. Races begin DeHaven. He later worked of North Liberty, Iowa and to: USS DeHaven Sailors Build Your Own Sled Races Cash for Haliburton in Wyoming, Robert Benson of Gran- Association, Attn: Scholar- Build Your Own Sled Races 9 a.m. Registration, 8th & Rankin Prizes! and C Lazy U Guest Ranch by, Colo.; and his brother, ship Fund, 2606 Jefferson 10 a.m. Races begin in Colorado. He was mar- Leonard (Barbara) Benson, Ave., Joplin, MO 64804. ried to Judith Kay McElder- of Upland, Calif. Condolences can be sent to Human Saucer Bowling ry Benson. Services will be held at the family at PO Box 1971, 9 a.m. Registration, 8th & Rankin He is survived by his kids: Winter Park Christian Granby, CO 80446. 10:30 a.m. Bowling begins Chili Feed -- SponsoredSponsored byby VFWVFW PostPost 61256125 11 a.m.-2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 8th & Rankin (Separate Charge) Chili & Bread Cook-off 12:45 p.m. Registration, Grand View Park Irwin “Jug” Brandjord 1:15 p.m. Judging begins Irwin “Jug” Brandjord, June deal of reading. He always had Sixth Street Sprint 27, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2015 a love of the written word and 12:45 p.m. Registration From beginnings on a North spent countless hours explor- Grand View Park Dakota wheat farm on the ing everything from poetry Helmet & Eye Protection required Canadian border, Jug was and philosophy to science and 2 p.m. Race begins the first of five children born comparative religion. Snow Golf to his Norwegian parents; his Jug’s visionary courage re- 12:45 p.m. Registration, cultural heritage was a source mains an inspiration to those Grand View Park of pride throughout his life. He who shared his life, as endur- 3 p.m. Tee off was christened Irwin Milton ing a legacy as the fruits of Brandjord, going by Irwin his counseling and ministerial Casino Night until his Norwegian uncles efforts. Sponsored by Xi Beta Delta and nicknamed him ‘Jug-Head,’ Jug left this world just as Encampment/Riverside Fire Department 7 p.m. G.E. Opera House Produced in cooperation inspired by the popular 1940’s he had lived his other days with the Carbon County comic strip and his prodigious here-gracefully and peacefully Must be 21 years or older-Separate charge Visitors’ Council appetite. with his devoted wife of 60 Sponsored in part by the Town of Encampment, Blackhall Mountain Ranch, After graduating from Bot- plied these new skills at the years steadfastly beside him. Chez Booze, Lazy Acres Campground and Bill Saulcy tineau High School in 1948, Wyoming State Penitentiary Jug is survived by his wife Jug’s National Guard unit was part-time, and this experience Lois; daughter Mary Beth called to the Korean War. He led him to open Well-Being, a (Michael) Evers, grandsons served 2 years before taking drug and alcohol Rehab Center Joe and Nick; son Peter (Cin- advantage of the GI Bill to in Casper. While operating dy), grandsons Seth (Stacey) obtain a Geology degree from Well-Being, Jug continued and Luke; son Eric (Danae), North Dakota State Universi- preaching part-time at Christ grandsons Jordan, Kael, Thor ty. It was there in Fargo that Episcopal Church in Glenrock. and Trevor; daughter Amy Jug met Lois, the love of his He retired and later served (Justin) Shaw, granddaugh- life. They were married in the Unitarian Universalist ters Emily and Elizabeth; 1954 and their union produced Fellowship in Casper. sisters Helen (Jim) Stephens 4 children: Mary Beth, Peter, An affinity for creating and Evanston, Ill.; JoAnn Camp- Eric and Amy. building began in his ear- bell, Riverside, Calif.; Jan Jug worked in the North Da- ly farm days. Decades after (Larry) Nelson, Tuscon, Ariz.; kota oil fields, then relocated leaving the farm it mani- brother Glenn (Vicki) Brand- to Durango, Colo., with Ama- fested itself in blacksmith- jord, Bottineau, N.D.; numer- rada Oil Co. Here he answered ing and numerous wrought ous nieces and nephews and the call to ministry. Beginning iron creations both functional countless friends. with Presbyterian Seminary and artistic. Jug’s long-held A Celebration of Jug’s life in Dubuque, Iowa, his 50 year admiration for adobe and will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, ministry served churches in rammed-earth houses, which at 11:00 a.m. at the Unitarian Andrew, Iowa, Sinclair, Sara- he attributed to the earthen Universalist Fellowship at toga, Casper and Glenrock, prairie houses of the plains of 1950 E. Brundage . Lunch will Wyo. He performed hundreds North Dakota, materialized in follow the service. A Memorial of marriages—including those the Rammed Earth Building Service in Casper will be held for all four of his children and Systems company. Jug’s earth- this summer. eldest grandson—and bap- built homes and buildings Donations in Jug’s memory tisms, including many of his can be found in Torrington, may be made to Green House grandchildren. Casper, Story, Sheridan, Big Living for Sheridan, 2311 Jug’s devotion to service Horn, Ranchester, Lander, Shirley Cove or Alzheimer’s included an interest in Drug and Montana. Association. and Alcohol Rehabilitation Jug described his job as a Online condolences may be that led him to Yale Univer- minister as one of the best, written at www.kanefuneral. sity to become licensed. He because it required a great com. Page 4, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun Opinion/Editorial A skewed view of football’s history merican football’s and soccer. These rudimen- they have managed to win manned balloon flight. The Watching a game while navi- BIG GAME is fast tary games were modified by the Cotton Bowl a few times. first place these hot-air- gating as crowd with the pile Aapproaching and I early American universities heads went was to cover a of crab legs you just heaped on thought it might be a good to give them an opportunity football game. The brothers your plate is difficult at best— idea to take a look at the to shake alumni down for accomplished this by yelling and that doesn’t event take sport’s colorful past. contributions. This gave uni- down the results of plays to melted butter into account. I am tempted to give a versities the further ability Retro the poor assembled outside So, while I will be paying breakdown of the teams to advertise and turn the Versailles stadium. peripheral attention to the going to the dance, but the activity into the dollar-inten- Aerial coverage went on for “Magnificent Matchup” I ful- Eneffelle (and their legal pit- sive game we all know today. Blog many years but didn’t really ly intend to dig in and visit bulls) have prohibited pretty But let’s jump in the Mc- By Keith McLendon gain widespread acceptance with people too. much everyone not officially lendon Mind/Time Machine until after Italian Gugleilmo licensed from using either (patent pending)1 and go Marconi had invented the *** the names of the teams going back even further. ROMAN ADDITIONS radio5 and Joseph R. Teevee “The reason women don’t to the “Stupendous Shindig” Roman times saw new had invented the television. play football is because elev- or the actual name of the GREEK BEGINNINGS innovations in the game. en of them would never wear bowl itself. Football was started Romans gave the sport pads THE GERMAN the same outfit in public.” Since I don’t have express by early Greeks. In these (even though they called it CONTRIBUTION —Phyllis Diller written consent from the games, teams representing armor) and, much more im- Floating football technol- *** lords of American football, I city-states did battle over portantly, stadiums. Huge ogy was drastically updated won’t be telling you about the which direction hogs would coliseums were erected to in 1874 when a German Usually I digitally record team from the England that run. While the hog was en- play porcuspila (pig ball). football fan by the name of my favorite shows and fast ain’t old or the other hawkish couraged to run to a team’s While there was no threat of Count Ferdinand von Zeppe- forward through commer- team from the rainy spot. barbecue pit, sometimes the a Roman team leaving the lin gave us the original foot- cials. This time of year brings I am just glad to even use pigskin2 was carried to said city they represented, the ball-shaped football coverage the only exception to that the word “football”. cooking area. Of course, the citizens were still expected device. Of course the Gütyar6 rule. Since I will be out and I am relatively sure that opposing team would try to bear the huge cost of stadi- company stole the plans and not able to really watch TV I can use the term since all to stop the action. Pileups ums4, stadium additions and brought us the flying football anyway I am going to record of Europe uses it to describe in these Greek games were luxury owner suites. This broadcasting platforms we the game. When I arrive their little kicking game (the much harder to separate great tradition is carried on know today. home, I fully expect to know one that usually involves than those in today’s game. today as taxpayers are ex- the final score. Since this is more action in the stands Eventually one team would pected to fund new stadiums *** the case, watching the game than on the field). win by getting the hog’s tail any time an owner threatens “Nobody in football should portion of the recording is I’m way more scared of the past the gate3 where the to move to a city with a better be called a genius. A genius is pretty much moot. However, Eneffelle’s law thugs than barbecue pit was. The winner stadium. a guy like Norman Einstein.” for this event, advertisers I am of a Eurosport’s legal would then have a nice pork The hog was no longer —Joe Theismann spend supertankers of cash practitioners though. dinner. alive in porcuspila, but the *** along with their very best City-states used these Romans did leave the tail on ideas of the year making *** games to determine matters their version of the ball so Parties for the “Large Con- commercials that are actu- “An atheist is a man who not worth all-out war. In a that more tail-gates could be test” abound across the Unit- ally entertaining and even watches a Notre Dame - famous game held in 480 BC accomplished in the course of ed States. This year I have *gasp* worth watching. Southern Methodist Univer- against Athens, the Spartans a game that didn’t end after signed up for one that boasts So I will be doing the un- sity game and doesn’t care lost and were forced to play just one score. all-you-can-eat seafood. Since thinkable at some point and who wins.” in the Thermopylae Bowl. neither of the teams playing fast forwarding through the —Dwight D. Eisenhower The Spartans went on to lose THE FRENCH for the Superb Owl this year program recorded—just to *** that game by a score of some- CONNECTION are teams I like, I can con- get to the commercials. where in the neighborhood France made its contri- centrate on the food. Because Something about that History (or at least Histo- of 300 to 10,000. After this bution to football in 1783 there will be a lot of folks at makes me feel unclean. ry.com) tells us that gridiron defeat, the Spartans moved when the Montgolfier broth- this particular shindig it is Oh well, football is a gritty football is derived from rugby to Michigan State where ers made their historic first probably just as well anyway. sport anyway.

1. Patent whenever I want. I have a Mind/Time Machine. 4. Along with the rocks they were built from. 2. Yes, that’s where that term comes from. 5. First broadcast words: “If you are just joining us, the score is Italy 3, Switzerland 7” 3. And this is where the term “tailgating” comes from. 6. Today known as “Goodyear”.

Raise, don’t lower educational bar To all Carbon County School among other reasons, we felt District #2 Parents, that our country is already It’s disappointing to live in falling behind in education. a school district where we as We felt that too much empha- parents have to fight for our sis was being placed on ath- children’s education. We are letics ahead of education. We blessed in this valley with felt that the proponents of the teachers who are eager and four day week only had the willing to teach. They teach few in mind and not the bet- because they want to make terment of the majority. We a difference in the world. It felt that the decision to move surely isn’t for the money. But to four days was only benefit- sadly we have a school dis- ing the high-school-aged stu- trict that appears to be tying dents while little doing little the teacher’s hands behind for the elementary students, their backs. and in fact, causing hardship. Is this the representation We felt that it would increase we voted for? expenses within the district, My wife and I fought for example increased fuel alongside many other con- and maintenance costs. We cerned parents and citizens recognized in that time that of this community, we fought not all sports calendars in- against lowering the bar and cluded games on Friday, changing the schedule to four days a week. Why? Because, Continued on page 5

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Snow or not, Winter Carnival is ready to go By Liz Wood [email protected] Sierra Madre Winter Car- nival organizer Alyson Sned- don is hoping for people to do snow dances this week. The lack of snow has made the Sierra Madre Winter Carnival a bit of a challenge Photo from the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection. Courtesy of Historical Reproductions by Perue for the past several years. Saratoga Sun file photos In the 1920s and 1930s, people manning lookout towers “Get your snow dance shoes Scenes from past winter carnivals. located on peaks of the Medicine Bow and Sierra on and pray for snow,” Sned- Madre mountains would have to spend eight to 12 don said. the traditional sled race. At day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours each day looking for forest fires from on top of Sneddon, who volunteered 10 a.m., is the Make Your Judging begins at 1:15 p.m. such structures as this one on Bridger Peak. Living to take over the event last Own Sled Race and “Best of The Sixth Street Sprint quarters were in the ground structure with access spring said she has made Show”, and the Human Sau- begins at 2 p.m., with Snow to the roof by ladders both inside and out. This 1930s changes because of the lack cer Bowling is at 10:30 a.m. Golf at 3 p.m. The Winter photo by Bob Martin, editor and publisher of The of snow and in some cases Warm up with a bowl of Carnival planners will pro- Saratoga Sun, and others will be shown during an lack of participants. The chili at the VFW Post 6125 vide golf clubs or competi- upcoming program at the Saratoga Library. Snow Sculpture contest has chili luncheon fundrais- tors can bring their favorite been scrapped because the er. Proceeds from the chili clubs. town of Encampment has luncheon are used for ser- Those participating in the had to haul snow in. It is too vice projects. The luncheon sprint must wear a helmet Library program difficult to sculpt snow that begins at 11 a.m., Willis and eye protection. is hard and full of gravel and Greenwood, quartermaster For the inside crowd, Ca- rocks, Sneddon said. for the VFW said. Chili, sino Night, sponsored by the spotlights history of The Treasure Hunt is desert, cornbread and other Xi Beta Delta Sorority and scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday goodies will be served by the Encampment/Riverside at the Grand Encampment the VFW members. Cost is Fire Department, begins at 7 lookout towers Opera House Tower meet- $5 per person and children p.m., at the Grand Encamp- ing room. Participates will under 5 are free, Greenwood ment Opera House. The Staff Report Towers of the Snowy Range follow clues to find the trea- said. Lunch will be served event is for 21 and older and Accounts of fire lookout & Sierra Madres”. sure. A dinner is provided for until 2 p.m. has a $15 entry fee, which towers will be told during Perue is asking all former the participants afterward. Registration for all of af- includes $25,000 of funny a Friends of the Library “lookouts” who manned the The sled races will go on, ternoon events are at 12:45 money to use in a variety of program scheduled at 7 towers to attend the program but the venue may change, p.m., at Grandview Park at games. p.m., Jan. 27 at the Sara- and relate their experiences, Sneddon said. The decision 6th and Barnett, with all Winners will be able to toga Branch Library. The and, if available, bring along will be made after the Sara- events taking place there. use their proceeds to bid on program is free and open to photos and oral or written toga Sun’s deadline. Only red and green chili donated prizes by local busi- the public. accounts, or to contact him There will be traditional will be judged for the chili nesses, artists and individu- Saratoga historian Dick to share their photos and sled races, a Make Your Own competition, Sneddon said. als. A silent auction includes Perue will present a program stories which he can add to Sled race and Human Saucer Competition breads are artwork and other items. on the history of the lookout his collection concerning the Bowling. Registration for quick, sweet and yeast Proceeds from Casino towers and the folks who subject. all the races is at 9 a.m., breads. Participants can Night support the Xi Beta manned then. The 45-min- Last year, the Saratoga Saturday at 8th and Rankin, register at the Encampment Delta scholarship fund and ute video is accentuated Sun reported the renova- in front of the Encampment Town Hall through Friday at fund equipment for the En- with dozens of photos and tion of the lookout towers Presbyterian Church. The 5 p.m., or sign up at The Red campment/Riverside Fire personal accounts. Perue on Kennaday Peak and at races begin at 9:30 a.m., with Wagon beginning on Thurs- Department. will also share a printed pic- the Grand Encampment torial history of the “Lookout Museum. Email the Sun! NEWS: [email protected] SPORTS: [email protected] ADVERTISING: [email protected] LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: [email protected]

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some are on Tuesdays and be forced unwillingly into Thursdays. Many of these conforming to the four day concerns were later found to week. We have been given the be prophetic. Nevertheless, perception by the board, un- we moved our children to intentionally or not, that they Encampment because they will make those decisions for deserve our very best. our children without regard As parents of both high for the majority consensus. school and elementary stu- And while we may not have dents of Encampment K-12, all of the information, it is we are deeply concerned with important that the board the attitude that we as par- understand that that is the ents of this district will be perception they give when strong-armed into conform- not including parents and ing to the four day school the public in this decision. week. To my understanding Notwithstanding, having left the school board meetings committee members feeling have not been open for public as if their time was in vain. comment. Instead a com- We humbly and respectful- mittee was formed to make ly disapprove of such actions recommendations for a school of the board and find it dis- schedule that would be ac- respectful, demeaning, and ceptable to us. Again, many outright arrogant. We expect in Encampment saw no need more from such a quorum, for change. Members of the and all of our children in the committee tackled the task district deserve to have the with confidence and hope for bar raised not lowered. a resolution that was suitable Sincerely, for the school board. Instead, Byron Barkhurst, some of the committee mem- Encampment bers left feeling discouraged, and again feel that we will Page 6, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun Valley News Community Calendar

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By Erik Gantt phenson moved from his un- jor points of the SCWEMS [email protected] finished term on the council meeting in Saratoga on In Riverside on Thurs- to the position of mayor. Wednesday. The council day, new mayor Leroy Ste- As part of his new respon- asked Ralston to keep re- phenson and councilman Ed sibilities as mayor, Stephen- porting major updates on Golden were sworn in for the son will now be a Voting SCWEMS, something that first time and councilman Delegate for the Wyoming has been notably lacking in Fred Lorenz renewed his Association of Municipali- other communities. oath of office at the start of ties, with his first duties a The consensus funding a new term. Councilwoman their winter workshop this grant money is in place and Margaret Weber retains her week. will greatly benefit Rick seat during a her current New town representative Martin Memorial Park. Proj- term on the council. to the South Central Wyo- ects discussed were land- Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 The first order of new busi- ming Emergency Manage- scaping, new maintenance 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness ness was to officially seek ment Services (SCWEMS) equipment, disc golf equip- 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room applicants for the council Joint Powers Board, Kelly ment and rehabilitating the 8 a.m., Yoga, Saratoga Fitness gym seat left vacant when Ste- Ralston, reported the ma- ramada. 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Knitters, Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 1:30 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, PV Lutheran Church, 326-5917 2-6 p.m., Children's activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 4:30 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room Board, superintendent consider 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 5:30-7:30 p.m., Family History Center at LDS Church, 950 Hugus 6 p.m., Zumba, Saratoga Fitness gym district calendar unification 7 p.m., Saratoga Volunteer Fire Dept. Training Meeting, Firehouse 7-9 p.m., Men's Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym By Liz Wood calendar. ents as the DAC prepares to 7:30 p.m., Open Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center [email protected] Currently Encampment rank the calendars. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 A district-wide calendar K-12 School is the only Once the calendars have 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness is being considered by the school to have a five-day been ranked, they will be 8 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room Carbon County School Dis- school week. Saratoga presented to the board. 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym trict No. 2 (CCSD#2) Board schools have been on a four- Copeland told the board, if 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library of Trustees, but it has some day schedule for nearly a this is not the direction they Noon, Valley Service Organization Meeting, Saratoga Resort & Spa 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge vetting to go through before decade and the schools at want to go, to tell him now. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Family History Center at LDS Church, 950 Hugus the board sees the final rec- the north end of the district, Copeland explained one 6 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room ommendation. Hanna, Medicine Bow and of the purposes of a dis- 6 p.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room The District Account- Elk Mountain changed their trict-wide calendar was to 7 p.m., Beginning Yoga, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room ability Committee (DAC), schedule to four-and-one- pull the district together. 7 p.m., Knitting Group, Saratoga Library a 24-member committee, half days two years ago. He said the research on 7 p.m., ALANON, Building next to St. Barnabas Church is considering all of the This year the north end four-day school week is “all 7 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room options before presenting went to a four-day school over the place” but he has 7:30-10 p.m., Co-ed Volleyball, PVCC anything to the board. week. found it to be successful Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 CCSD#2 Superinten- The suggestion is not in school districts he has 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Weight Room, Saratoga Fitness dent Jim Copeland told the without controversy as par- worked in prior to coming 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room board at their regular board ents are already contacting to CCSD#2. 10 a.m., SHS Wrestling at Dogger Invite, Lingle meeting Monday night in the district office with their The next school board Noon-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge Medicine Bow the commit- concerns. Copeland did not meeting is at 4 p.m. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library tee is talking to parents and go into detail, but told the Wednesday, Feb 18 at the 4/5/6:30 p.m., SHS Basketball vs. Encampment staff about what they would board members they will be Central Office in Saratoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library like to see in a district-wide hearing from CCSD#2 par- 7:30 p.m., Open Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 9 a.m., SHS Wrestling at Dogger Invite, Lingle 9-Noon, Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 9-Noon, Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym 10-11:30 a.m., Platte Valley Food Pantry, 116 E. Bridge, Rm. E 4/5/6:30 p.m., SHS Basketball at Baggs Planning committee still Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 9 a.m., Open Narcotics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center 5-8 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 5-8 p.m., Dodge Ball, Saratoga Fitness Gym debating ordinances Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 By Erik Gantt for an ordinance.” have asked to build a sign Martin Luther King’s Birthday/Equality Day [email protected] 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness Shannon and others dis- larger than the current code 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room At the first regular Sara- cussed whether or not vari- allows. 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room toga Planning Commission ances for higher fences is a Part of the concern over 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library meeting of the year Rory good direction to pursue. A changing ordinances for a 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library Grubb was re-elected chair of special permitting process single sign or fence involves 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge the board and Chris Shannon was proposed as an option the fact that the town has to 4:30 p.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness cycling room was elected vice-chair. and the board agreed they spend money to advertise for 5:30 p.m., PV Arts Council meeting, PVCC Mayor E.J. Glode said the would assess that before the and organize public meetings. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library town planned to appoint Will next meeting. Shannon, at the Chuck Bartlett, town engi- 6 p.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room Faust as the representative end of the meeting, argued neer, estimated that those 6:30 p.m., Closed AA Meeting, Saratoga Senior Center 7 p.m., OddFellows, OddFellows Hall to the planning commission. that individual variances types of public meetings end Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 Following election of offi- could be used for proposed up costing the town $1,000 to 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness cers, the board debated the fences and signs that do not $1,500 before an ordinance 8 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room approach that should be tak- meet the current code. can be changed. 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym en toward approving changes The sign debate largely The next regular meeting 10 a.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room in fencing and sign regula- revolves around a new sign of the Saratoga Planning 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library tions. Board member Rusty proposed for the community Commission will be at 5:30 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge Rogers noted, “We are kind garden. The members of the p.m., Feb. 10 at the Saratoga 6 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room of back to where we started community garden board Town Hall. 6:30 p.m., Saratoga PTO, SES Classroom Did you know Farm Bureau has Life Insurance? Encampment/Riverside Community Events Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 1-6 p.m., Encampment Library Two town boards lack quorums 4 p.m., Story Time, Encampment/Riverside Branch Library 4-5 p.m., Snowman Bread and Snowball Game, Encampment Library Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library for January meetings 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library Water and sewer board needs to fill positions before they Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 4/5/6:30 p.m., EHS Basketball at Saratoga can have an official meeting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 Sierra Madre Winter Carnival By Erik Gantt last week. Christman made at Tuesday’s Noon, EHS Basketball vs. Rock River [email protected] The water and sewer board town council meeting. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library Both the town of Saratoga, lacked a sufficient number of The water and sewer board Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 Carbon County Impact Joint board members last week af- will meet next at 6 p.m., Feb. Martin Luther King’s Birthday/Equality Day Powers Board (water and ter three members, Ed Glode, 11 in the council chambers of 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library, sewer board) and the Saratoga Richard Raymer and Will the Saratoga Town Hall. 1 p.m., Knitting group, Enc/Riv. Branch Library Airport Board did not have Faust moved to the town The next regularly sched- Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 council. This problem was uled airport board meeting is 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library sufficient board members 4:30 p.m., Beading Group, Enc./Riv. Branch Library available to form a quorum remedied by the appointments 1 p.m., Feb. 11 at town hall. and have official meetings of Don Sherrod and Dave The Saratoga Sun January 21, 2015 Page 7 Christian Community Church Dedication Dinner Sunday, January 25 at 6pm 3.5 miles north of Encampment Free and open to the public

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Photo by Liz Wood Keith Bailey, retired businessman and part-time Saratoga resident, was the guest speaker at the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Jan. 8. Bailey encourages growth By Liz Wood [email protected] Keith Bailey said he liked the mission of the Saratoga/ About Keith Bailey Platte Valley Chamber of Keith Bailey is the retired Chief Executive Officer of Commerce (SPVCC), which is Williams Company and was the guest speaker at the Same-Day Denture Service “Serving the Valley business- Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Jan. 8 es and visitors by enhancing at the Platte Valley Community Center. DENTURES...... $370 - $780 per denture our economic vibrancy.” Bailey, who began his life in Wyoming, has lived in RELINES...... $275 per denture Saratoga, like many small 11 different cities and towns, and nine states before CROWNS...... $865 per crown towns is fighting an aging in- returning to Wyoming. BRIDGES...... $865 per unit frastructure they can’t afford Preferring the small-town life attracted Bailey and to replace or expand upon. his wife Pat to move to Saratoga. Peter J. Pappas 933 Main St., “Defining the mission is D.M.D. Lander probably the easy part,” Bai- Check the 307-332-3434 ley said. yellow pages 1-800-332-0502 With communities working content delivery. “The beau- Tyler Pickett Park west of the toward similar objectives ty of this approach is that the Saratoga Resort and Spa being the opportunity for growth classes can be offered to fit used a dumping site. “I know CARBON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 and development is a “zero the student’s schedules and private sector individuals RECREATION BOARD GRANT REQUEST sum game,” Bailey said. This not the other way around.” have contributed significant GUIDELINES AVAILABLE community’s gain is another Bailey said he hopes the resources to provide a design (AS AMENDED JUNE, 2011) community’s loss. chamber, in partnership that would turn what has been Bailey said he believes with the superintendent and a dumping place into a real The Carbon County School District #2 Recreation Board will three things were key to school board would aggres- community asset.” be accepting requests for funding for the upcoming fiscal year greater success in achieving sively pursue a partnership Bailey said he believes a 2015-2016. The deadline for submitting a request for funding the chamber’s mission. Edu- with colleges like the Univer- motto of “Summer in the Good is February 15, 2015. cation, making better use of sity of Wyoming and other Times Valley – Where the the Valley’s natural advan- state technological colleges. Music Never Stops” would be The Board’s purpose is to coordinate and provide recreational tages and providing faster much more constructive that opportunities for the patrons of Carbon County School District internet speed in the Platte Beautification being known as the Valley #2. Requests for funding will be considered for capital construc- Valley. As Bailey moved on to the where the fighting never ends tion, recreational equipment, supplies and materials, as well as subject of taking advantag- over music venues. operation and maintenance of existing facilities. The request for Education es of the Valley’s natural Bailey recommended two funding consists of five sections; a master plan, a development “Education is perhaps the advantages, he compared types of events that have plan, a finance plan, a maintenance plan and a statement of need. single most important ele- the physical beauty that the worked in other communities. ment to a success communi- surrounds the area and the One is a 15k run and a mar- Grant request guidelines are available at the Town Halls of ty,” Bailey said. He described fact that the main streets in athon, plus a series of other Saratoga, Encampment, Riverside, Hanna, Elk Mountain and the efforts his mother and her the communities have empty shorter runs during the year. Medicine Bow; on CCSD#2 website; or by contacting Susan friend went through to ensure store fronts. Competitive cycling was L. Collamer at 326-8567. the school he attended offered Bailey said the existing another activity that Bailey four year math programs. Ac- motels need to invest in up- recommended stating both of cording to Bailey, that change grading the quality of their these events would have an in the system allowed Bailey facilities and that would be impact on the community’s and his classmate to have a major help. “Several of economy since some people successful professions. our businesses have tried love the challenge of pitting Bailey said he credits his to upgrade their exteriors themselves against the Val- KITTENS! success to the fact that the with a fresh coat of paint, ley’s altitudes. We have many kittens available. school system was willing to but many more still need to Boys or girls, long or short hair. adapt to their needs. come to that party,” Bailey Faster internet The point, Bailey said, is said. He also said that the Faster internet would not that the education system community at large needs only attract more people to needs to be responsive to to be challenged to present the area, Bailey said, but help equipping students for the themselves in a more attrac- enhance the educational flexi- widest range of possible op- tive way. bility. “It would make our com- portunities. He believes the Bailey described how An- munity much more attractive students in the Platte Valley chorage, Alaska introduced a ad a visitor destination and as can benefit from the use of program which transformed a residential destination. Ad sponsored by technology to provide courses the city into the “City of “Young people today choose Deep Sweep that are not available other- Flowers and Lights”. Homes a community before they seek To help sponsor pet ads, wise. and businesses had flowers a job,” Bailey said. “But they call 326-8311 Bailey said he was pleased planted in window boxes or only consider communities to see the partnership be- the yard which, according to that offer state-of-the-art com- Rawlins Rochelle tween the school system and Bailey, brightened the city in munications capacity.” Animal Shelter the PVCC to try and achieve the summer and gave a vis- Bailey said the community 2711 E Murray, Rawlins, Wyoming 82301 • (307) 328-4534 this goal. The PVCC recently itor a sense the Anchorage has the opportunity to be on Monday-Friday 3pm-5:30pm Appointments at other hours available. had a major upgrade in tech- residents had pride in their the leading edge of the trans- nology to provide the higher community. formation, but could also be left speed connectivity to have Bailey said he is frustrated behind. “That is a choice, and it real-time, classroom-style when he sees the proposed should be a conscious one.” PLATTE RIVER BASIN PLAN UPDATE OPEN HOUSES

Jan. 27, 2015 (Anytime between 4-7pm) SCWEMS finding its feet SER Conservation District, 101 Cypress Ave, Saratoga, WY By Erik Gantt to fill the vacancy left by Bill the lease agreement with the (Upper North Platte and Medicine Bow [email protected] Dahlke by the time of the town of Saratoga for the ambu- Watershed Studies will also be discussed) New representatives to meeting. lance barn in Saratoga. the South Central Wyoming SCWEMS sought a State The board approved the Jan. 28, 2015 Emergency Management Ser- Land and Investment Board research of a Emergency Man- (Anytime between 4-7pm) vices (SCWEMS) Joint Pow- Grant last year for three new agement Responder (EMR) WYDOT Classroom, 900 Bryan Stock Trail, Casper, WY ers Board Donna Pipher and ambulances. According to class by Virginia Parker and Kelly Ralston attended their Heidi Sifford and Stephanie Helen Weiland. In order for the Jan. 29, 2015 first regular meeting of the Colman the grant request class to go forward there needs (Anytime between 4-7pm) board Jan. 14. was not approved. Sifford to be enough interest to make Platte Valley Bank, 200 16th Street, Wheatland, WY Pipher is the new Carbon and Colman said they were it economically viable. There County representative, tak- going to attend last weeks was some debate over what For more information, contact the ing Mark Kostovny’s seat. SLIB meeting to make a the age limits should be on Wyoming Water Development Office: Ralston is taking the seat case for the need for new such a class since only person (307) 777-7626 or briefly held by Gary Stull, ambulances. SCWEMS is 18 years or older can obtain http://waterplan.state.wy.us/plan/platte/platte-plan.html representing Riverside. The still working on a service the EMR certificate and much or Town of Saratoga had not agreement for the Town of of the interest so far has been [email protected] appointed a representative Hanna and tabled renewing from younger teenagers. Page 8, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun 20 Ribbons &the The Saratoga Sun brings home 21 awards in the state’s Sweepstakes fiercely-contested small- weekly division. Award

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Page 4, May 28, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Ghosts of April Fool’s Day pastThe Saratoga Sun FIRST PLACE hope that all of you survived April Fool’s Day. For those a friend of mine. His name is I of you still cleaning shaving Lloyd.” Stop and smell the road cones cream and the like out of var- something lame and predictable Nick: “Nice to meet you.” SPOT NEWS like, well, so much for YOUR next ious places … you might need Ted was one of my favorite as it that last snow? I have seen teams of men more slowly. this seemingly toxic goo is a possible solution for those of Lloyd: “Nice to meet you too, float trip, Brittani!” Was it the re-emer- and machines tearing up old, Maybe they construct doc- anyway and cones do seem to us that live ina chancethe West. to read about some Nick. You know ... you look kind targets through the years for two VAN-TASTIC! other’s misfortune. The upshot is that his comment reasons: 1. He took jokes well, and Wgence of the sun? infected concrete and laying tor’s waiting rooms out of road blossom in the general vicinity We just don’t care. of like a hipster.” appeared I was walking home for lunch Since I have already done a before B. He was wet enough behind the Rising springtime tempera- shiny white slabs only to see cones. Theof theSaratoga stuff. I think Sun asphalt has It is possible that learning It was at this point that Nick page. mine on the reply one day when I noticed a distinc “River Claims column about the origins of April “unshook” Lloyd’s hand and used ears to be really tures maybe? cones and barrels turning up If only Einstein were still changed orange cone DNA in the laid-back style of small- Ted was difficult to put up gullible. tive yellow-and-white Chevy van- I don’t know what exactly in the same spots the very around to figure out these rel- much the same way radiation town life hasFool’s made Day us I immunedecided to share some his hand to express his feeling parked at the post office. other practical joke vignettes with for an interminable length WHAT’S THAT CORD? sets off the infernal bloom, but next year. ativistic conundrums. from the atom bomb changed to the time-draining effects of about the label along with other of time. I immediately knew the van it happens all across the West But where do these orange a harmless little lizard into orange cones.with you. While none of these fitting verbal commentaries con- One night I got to looking at belonged to a friend of mine by were actually pulled on April the drop ceiling in our office and Laramie Man” … every single year … right buggers come from? Godzilla. We’ll get there when we get cerning Lloyd’s lineage and pos the name of Carrie Craig. I as Fool’s Day I still couldn’t think I did get Ted back though. figured that if I ran a piece of about this time. There are abundant and California invented “road there—and in one piece too. sible sexual history and/or future.- sumed (correctly) that Carrie was of a more fitting time to present - They pop up faster than head fertile areas of speculation on rage” to try to combat cone-lag It is entirely possible orange cord over the acoustic tiles I could inside getting her mail and took Page 4, March 5, 2014 these stories. A PHONE-Y STORY shops in Colorado. Retro that. but that has expanded into cones aren’t the nightmarish Some jokes just require a good suspend stuff over Ted’s desk and the opportunity to crawl into her While our sports reporter was release said bombs with a tug of Liz Wood They are more pervasive Some claim they were left their everyday driving and scourge we think they are. ear and a little planning. in the bathroom one day I tied his van and lay down on the floor in Hired WSBA to find new NICK THE HIPSTER the cord. than celebrity award shows. Blog on Earth by aliens in attempt18) now seems to actually be worse Maybe, just maybe, we … and some rotten friends. phone cord together and waited. the back. More perfidious than stupid to slow our eventual domina-superintendent.for everyone than the original should learnA newto be guy patient around and town named That night I ran some orange Carrie eventually came back passing notes. Nick was being introduced Sure enough, a coach that he twine through a small hole I text abbreviations. tion of the universe. With 19)the Found problem. “kick me” sign put take the time to stop and smell out and got into the vehicle. By Keith McLendon Foreign exchange student, - around. Eventually someone needed to interview called and made in a ceiling tile above my What am I talking about? 5) space-bending properties these on backDon’t by worry class though, clown. there is the road cones. At this point our stories differ. Several questions almost Billy, would not shut up. he answered (picking up the 20) Being forced to teach “com commented that he appeared to desk, over several tiles to Ted’s The Judges Said: Road cones. cones have, it sounds like a whole phone in the process). I She says she was looking at her immediately flew into my mind: 6) Pay cuts, pay cuts, pay mon core”. be “kind of a hipster”. He denied desk where I suspended several Kids! Chooseyou canNot happily just roadfollow cones for the either. yourHowI dowould you getlike certified toelectives take to this good bet and a very devious wisely Retro giggled like a little girl while bills and complaining about them 1) cuts. Bummed football team lost the allegation, but the conver pens. I then taped the pull cord rest of yourOrange life. barrels, construction teachopportunity this class? to thank the val- plot. 21) he completed his interview by before starting up the van. hoosing an elective in- 7) No one had their homework again. sation continued about how his- on my end to a wall so it wouldn’t Pickingsigns, the reduced wrong electivespeed limit Whatiant kindmen of and trouble women do you who Others say orange cone typing bent over with his head I say she kind of sorted through school can be an im 2) done. School funding cut due to clothes and attitude fit the profile Blog be obvious. “An exhaustive and can markers,also shorten lane closurethat path notices, havework to tirelessly get in to get (Pfft! sent to …he spores arrived on meteorites22) just inches above the phone on her mail, put it aside then started portant stepping stone 8) Frustrated because no low standardized testing and so on. I was not an immedi When I got to work the next day detour pointers and flashing said “tire”-lessly about a road and eventually evolved into the desk. the van. C considerably. the principal’s office? one “buzzed him in” to the scores. ate part of the conversation but the pull cord had un-taped itself in your life. I took drafting arrows. I am firmlysuicide convinced problem!) to end the tyranny of the alarming forms they have - By Keith McLendon In either case, we agree that Say, for example, you choose 3) Did the kids make a short building for a half hour. I caught the periphery. Even from the wall and was hanging and architectural drafting in they are all part of the same the orange cone! These “road taken today. she did not see me laying in plain … Oh, I don’t know … circuit because they were Found obviously faked ex- I have to give him credit for real-time look at a though I still have no clue what straight down from the ceiling to high school which helped in treacherous family. warriors” deserve our respect- 9) It is also possible orange cone Several people were arrested FALLING FACEBOOK FIRST sight in the back of the van. bombing. - still sweaty from P.E? cuse note from “Mom”. a “hipster” might be (yes, I am, keeping his composure though. my desk. more ways than I would have I betThey you’re show wondering up on the how inter I - andWhat admiration were the and other it wouldn’t elec spores evolved from a particu-running away from the “cam- Brittani (an intern at the Sun As she started the van and be 4) 10) Half the class forgot their tragically, uncool), I noted the I was trying to figure out a thought possible when going to states first, but when you try hurt to give them a little smile- larly noxious prehistoric plant pus” but I think the bus driver a few years ago), had put on her fore she put it into gear, I asked,- got to this obscure and explo tives available? No. 2 pencils. - label for future use. A CARMEX WRECK way to hide the twine when Ted college for graphic arts. Look- the “back ways” you will find and wave when you see them to that bloomed along dinosaur got away clean. Maybe all this Facebook that she missed every- in a conversational tone, “So, tragedy as it unfolded sive elective. Was the teacher a substi 5) 11) Sick of hearing about prom. Later that evening, I grabbed a One day Ted and I were alone walked in and asked .”What’s the ing back on it, I probably would themI’ll tell sprouting you. there too. buoytute these that plucky day? souls spirits pathways. That particular happened because the instruc one in Saratoga with the possible where are we going?” 12) Still psyched from the pep friend of mine named Lloyd, who in the office. We had been trading cord for?”. have made a LOT more money I Wewas ferociously perusing trymy tousual elim - in their never-ending struggle theory points to the end of tor had a change of heart and exception of me. Have you ever seen someone - 6) Hey Dad! Can I borrow the rally. had had no part in the earlier stories when he decided to pick had I continued to pursue the decided to save lives by nipping I decided to write her back “So My hopes sank as I told him, jump out of their seat and nearly newsinate sourcesthese perils the otherto reason day - againstcar bomb? our conical overlords. Dinosaur Mad no Mass one Transitshowed (DMT) up at up our mail. While he was gone, 13) these would-be-bomber clowns hipster conversation, and told much for YOUR next float trip, “None of your business”. I was through the roof of a van? through the eyes of architect thing. But hey, then ably-paced travel. The main problem with the and also helps to explain the when I came across this head - 7) Did they set the timers last week’s class reunion. him that I was going to introduce I loaded the earpiece of his phone sure he would follow the cord you wouldn’t be reading this in the bud.FIRST Who knows? PLACEBrittani!” and told my co-worker, I have. lineI havefrom theseen Associated men leaning Press: on wholewrong cone/sign on the family previous is that swift decline of the dinosaur. 14) Had a “short fuse” to start him to Nick and “here’s what I with Carmex. to the ceiling and bother to look would you? their“Suicide shovels Bombin groups Instruc bravely they warp the very fabric of Since early pioneers record- Anyway kids, choose your Ted, about it. in-service day? with. want you to say …”. Being my When he returned, I walked above his desk. chattingtor Accidentally and laughing Detonates, although spaceDid in theireveryone immediate just “bomb” area ed only a few road cones and electives carefully because what I got on Facebook and replied Carrie swore she was going 8) 15) Pupils constantly asking to friend means always being up for into the back room, pulled my cell Of course, the question only those who heroically they were obviously exhausted and cause any passersby to go barrels on their covered-wagon you learn in those classes can with the message above. Then I to get me back for that one and Kills 21 Students In Iraq.” the “pop” quiz? go to the restroom. a joke—so he immediately and phone from my pocket and called made it that much sweeter as he from trying to dig up the roots muchWhy, slower oh, when why compared do teachers to treks through the region we stay with you for the rest of noticed I had misspelled “next”. even went as far as trying to 9) 16) Hakim was tardy yet again. heartily agreed. The introduction the office. sat down at his desk and watched of theseI am orange-coloredgoing to give you blights. a space what insistwe think on of“showing as a regular your can assume that something your life. While I deleted and fixed my en get that television show “Scare Retro 17) Just plain tired of taking went something like this: When he inevitably answered as I pulled on the cord. I have seen large machines flow of time. has aided them in their exploCOLUMN- WRITINGtry, Ted got onto the reply page- Tactics” to come here for just or two to let that sink in. work”? attendance. the phone I said, “Is your ear tried to save a life” Me: “Nick, I’d like you to meet spraying noxious black chemi- An interrelatedDid they get “denominator” problem sively prolific growth across and put in the following: “Let that purpose. Blog 10) sticky?” These were all fine and good cal coveringsThere yet? on the roadways is that those affected by this the- West. me guess ... Keith is going to say confused with “detonator”? The following “OH, MAN!” was pranks, and there have been in an effort to eliminate this time-slowing effect are acute- I think it’s asphalt. I hope you had a happy April By Keith McLendon 11) Was that test NOT “multi reply enough. many others, but the best one I pestilence.Apparently at a training“Kids,ly awareple that choice”? time is passing Choose Nobody really knows what your electives wisely”, “Ghosts of AprilFool’s Day and would like to think Editorial clarification saved for last ... I have given you something to camp in Baghdad insurgents 12) Isn’t this taking “no child Metal shop taught me how plot on for next year’s. accidentally set off a bomb- left behind” a little far? to run a lathe and a mill, how After our editorial was published in the Feb. 26, 2014 leaving 21 dead and getting 13) Just out of curiosity, what to use a torch and how to weld around 24 arrested. The artiFool’swas the school mascot? DaySaratoga Sunpast”, on the superintendent search, & Carbon County“Stop Established in and1888 smell the road cones” (both arc and gas). These are cle went on to say “militants School District No. 2 Board of Trustees Chairman, Diana Publisher: 116 E. Bridge Ave. things I have used sporadically were attending a lesson on I also came up with several Berger, called the Sun to clarify that Carbon County School Saratoga, WY 82331 - Gary W. Stevenson through the years. You might car bombs and explosive belts scenarios for the instructor District No. 2 does not have to pay the Wyoming School (307) 326-8311 Letters think I took wood shop because when a glitch set off one of the Board Association any moneyWednesday if the search Sunny, does notwith lead a to FridayOffice Night Manager: A 30 percent The poLicy Established in 1888 getting116 E. Bridge really Ave. mad and inad Keith McLendonThe Saratoga Sun is published Saratoga Sun of the signs I have carved that etters Sue Stevenson and encourages original welcomes letters Wednesday - devices”. “glitch”. vertently setting off said bomb: L finding a qualified candidate.high near 81. South wind 10 to chance of showers and thunder- every Wednesday, by Saratoga Sun Political endorsements or at Morning chance of Saratoga, WY 82331 Inc. Entered as Periodical matter at snow, then a chance of rain. Mostly are strewn about the Valley, That’sPublisher: a hell of a Instructor caught little We are still pleased 15that mph. the parents did research andstorms General before midnight. Manager: Mostly to the editor, especially on local tacks will not be published. Let- FIRST PLACE 1)(307) 326-8311 the post office at Saratoga, Carbon - cloudy. High near 40. West south- but how I got there was a com poLicy topics and issues. Letters must - GaryMaybe W. Stevenson they just should have Assad asleep and drooling contacted the Saratoga SunWednesday with their findings.Night Partly cloudy, withLiz a Wood low around 46. County, Wyoming. USPS 482-040. ters from political candidates west wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of pletely different path. The Saratoga Sun is published It is comforting to know that if a suitable candidate is not Advertising/General questions be signed and includes writer’s goneOffice to ITT.Manager: on his desk again. We welcome your letters. cloudy, with a low around 49. Saturdaynews and editorial A chance questions of show- Postmaster: Send address changes concerning issues in a campaign precipitation is 40 percent. I also took Spanish but quick every Wednesday, by Saratoga Sun address and telephone number SueThere Stevenson isn’t usually muchInc. Entered 2) asSpitwads Periodical matter kept at hittingLetters shouldfound be through timely, the lo -WSBA,South that southeast CCSD#2 wind does 10 not to 15have ers to [email protected] thunderstorms. Partly to the Saratoga Sun, P.O. Box 489, will not be published once the Wednesday Night ly forgot everything I learned pay for the service. The Judges Said:Saratoga, WY 82331. (address and phone number will chance of snow. Cloudy. A Low40 percent around - Generalfunny about Manager: suicide bombingthe post officechalkboard. at Saratoga, Carbon cal, brief (under 350 words) mph. sunny, withReporters: a high near 76. candidate has filed to run for through disuse. Today,increasing it turns or any loss of life at all County,for Wyoming.Found USPS out 482-040. lunch that day Thursday A 20 percent Saturday Night A slight Owned by: Saratoga Sun, Inc. Gary not be published). No letter will 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming Liz Wood 3) and contain no libelous Doug Radunich office. north after midnight. out, Spanish is an that matter — but since I Postmaster:am Sendwas address Mujaddara changes … again! and Sue Stevenson, owners. be published without the writer’s thing to know. WhoAdvertising/General questions statements. The Saratoga chance of showers and thun- chanceSports of and showers general news and thun- Individuals wishing to directly Thursday A 20 percent chance of HEADLINE WRITING* to the Saratoga Sun, P.O. Box 489, ly useful Riverside/Encampment govt. Subscription Rates: $37 in Carbon name. Letters longer than 500 newsnot and currentlyeditorial questions at an American Saratoga, 4) Caught WY 82331. Jamil and SunAkmed reserves the right to derstorms after noon. Mostly derstorms. Partly cloudy, with County, $47 elsewhere in the United reply to a Saratoga Sun editorial snow before noon. Mostly cloudy “Keith has a very [email protected] writing style. 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Stay warm REPORTING during the Platte River Pizza Fishing Derby Good luck fishermen and in a Saratoga Welcome to the Sweatshirt! Good Times Valley! The PlaTTe Valley ’s NewsPaPer Assorted selections! siNce 1888 Check out our HONORABLE “Citizens express Bring in this ad for CLEARANCE CORNER! Fishing, family, food, fun and fellowship The SaraToga $100 off a Large Pizza! Sun The Outhouse By Mike Dunn WEDNESDAY • MAY 14, 2014 • VOLUME 127 • NO. 41 • $1 Located in downtown Saratoga Concern” Gift Shop There are three types of people in the world of ice fishing: people who ice fish Take-out or eat in! 201 E Bridge Ave., Saratoga recreationally, fishermen who habitually head out to the lake … 113 W Bridge Street • 326-8932 307-326-3884 MENTION Waterlogged: A tale of two communities Then there are the Hytreks. If you look towards Saratoga Lake while driving down Highway 130, you may see an ice fishing hut resting on top of the frozen lake. Chances are, Vince Hytrek Mike Dunn will be in that hut with a line sinking into the frozen lake. “Every year, his hut is out there first and he’ll be out there last out there,” Encampment/Riverside: Water problems from above Vince’s wife Kimberly said. “You’ll see Vince out there pretty much every day.” By Liz Wood Vince, who works as a fishingFIRST guide during the summer, spends a large portion PLACE Springtime in Wyoming can create havoc on towns — and Sunday was no exception. In En campment and Riverside a snowstorm dumped anywhere from 12 inches to 19 inches of snow of his winters in the 1,200 pound ice fishing hut. Kimberly works at Hack’s FRONT PAGE and left downed trees and snowy roads throughout the two communities. - Just 18 miles north of Encampment, Saratoga only received about two inches of snow, with Tackle in Saratoga. Fishing is more than just a hobby for the Hytreks, it’s depths of snow varying between the two ends of the Valley. a large part of their family. By 8 a.m., the roads through Riverside and Encampment had been cleared by Wyoming De The Judges made no In fact, the ice fishing derby this weekend is a chance for all of the Hytreks partment of Transportation, but employees in Encampment were still clearing the 22 roads that make up the town of Encampment. The Saratoga Sun - to get together and fish. Though most of their family lives in Saratoga, Encampment town employees Katrina Bergesen and Ben Tieszen had been working since 7 extended members travel as far away as Cheyenne. is proud to provide a.m. Monday morning clearing streets. They had worked three hours on Sunday using a skid steer DESIGN and back hoe. “We have put away the plows for the season,” Bergesen said. It wouldn’t have done Some of Kimberly’s and Vince’s grandchildren have been at the ice FREE papers to folks the town any good to bring them out, Bergesen added. “They are too heavy for the dirt roads.” fishingUSE derby every year of their life. OF GRAPHIC By 2 p.m., Bergesen had finished plowing, but Tieszen was still removing snow from his assigned at the Saratoga streets. Bergesen went from removing snow on the streets to clearing snow from the irrigation comments on these entries “To us, it’s all about the ‘Fs’: Fishing, family, food, fun, fellowship-what culverts. Bergesen said this is a difficult time of year when a big snow storm comes because more could a person ask for? That’s what the derby is for us,” Kimberly Fishing Derby! using the big snowplows not only put gouges in the streets, but removes gravel from driveways. Tieszen said that there will be ruts from vehicles driving on the now muddy roads. “It’s a mess. said. We are trying to finish (the plowing) up, but there is no end in site.” The crew had just finished The Hytreks all have a job during the annual ice fishing derby. Vince The tram towers at the Grand Encampment Museum were grading the roads to remove the winter ruts. “We will have to do it again,” Tieszen said. “Waterlogged: Photo by Liz Wood “We wish we could have everyone dug out right away, but we can’t with this kind of snow,” drops a line into the lake, Kimberly takes her wagon and wheels out all covered in snow Monday morning after a spring storm ELEMENTS Good Luck! dumped around 19 inches on Encampment and Riverside. Tieszen said. of their food to the hut and the kids all play in the snow. Last year, some Residents were digging out of their homes Monday, as Temperatures were reaching 48 degrees by mid-afternoon, which made the task of removing Encampment town employees were clearing roads. snow from the water laden streets more difficult. of the younger Hytrek kids built a giant snow sculpture of a fish which Bergesen said there is nothing that residents can do to make it easier for them to plow, drew a lot of attention. because of the dirt roads. “We just have to deal with it.” The Hytreks not only love getting together with their family during the A tale of two Saratoga: Water problems from below derby, but they love what it does for the town of Saratoga. As the Saratoga representative of the Carbon County Visitors’“Ice Council, Kimberly lovesFishing” By Liz Wood Photo by Mike Dunn As Encampment was digging out from a spring snowstorm, town how it benefits the town’s tourism. of Saratoga employees were digging holes in the street to repair a “It’s a big draw for the entire county. People come from all over the Whether it’s at Hack’s Tackle or on the lake for the Fishing Derby, Vince and lcome Anglle 10 inch water main that had burst on Spring Ave. Kimberly Hytrek surround themselves with fishing. Wel ers The broken part of the main, near Third Street and Spring Av- nation for this derby,” Kimberly said. “(Fishing) is a big part of our W enue is located between St. Ann’s Church and the Platte Valley communities” Community Center. tourism. Tourism is what sustains us-our guides know this river.” Dance to The alleyway between Bridge and Spring Avenues looked more Despite winning severalKeith theme competitions, in all theirMcLendon years “It (isn’t) all about the fishing. Some guys are out there just because (they’re like a waterway, and the storm drains were so backed up that large participating in the Fishing Derby, the Hytreks have yet to pull focused) about the fishing. I don’t want to get to serious about the fishing, it has puddles of water were showing up on Main Avenue and Third Street. in “the big one.” Chuck Bartlett, town of Saratoga engineer went and checked the to be fun for everyone. And we try to make it fun,” Vince added. ROB STAFFIG site on Main and Third to ensure it was not another water main Vince said he’s “caught a 24 inch Rainbow (Trout) So while fishing might be a large part of their lives for the Hytreks, family break. Fri. & Sat. Keith McLendon “We don’t need another time like a few years ago where we had two days before the derby once. Then and fun comes first during the fishing derby. five breaks in one day,” Chuck said as we headed toward his city during the derby: nothing. “We all just get together and had a big family gathering and fish. It’s just truck to check the flooding two blocks north of the break. 8 p.m. - close Silt and sand filled the street as Chuck McVey used the backhoe If I do catch one, it’s a a fun time,” Kimberly said. to dig into the street. Water was filling in the hole fast as McVey Thequarter-inch Judges smaller than Join the Hytreks andSaid: several other anglers from around the nation at could dig to try and reach the water main. A Code Red went out to residents enrolled in the program advising one someone turned in a few the 31st annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. this them of the water main break Monday afternoon. minutes earlier.” Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Saratoga Lake. and Liz Wood Crews are working to repair the main as quickly as possible, TheDowntown RusticSaratoga Bartlett said. Saratoga town employee Chuck McVey uses the backhoe to dig toward the broken “Very creative with great use of water main at Third and Spring Monday afternoon. Photo by Liz Wood

In the Riverside Budget Landfill board Sun: passes hurdle Senator Enzi visits denied grant A great big cup of color. Tremendous impact: this 5 sawmill Panthers shine in 6 approval 8 dual tourney is the first entry that stood out 10 12 The Saratoga Sun to me—I wanted toJanuary see 1, 2014,what Page 9 it was about—very effective with HONORABLE a lot of varied information” MENTION MERCHANDISE AD “Skyline Motors” Keith McLendon The Judges Said: HONORABLE “Car listings are hard to MENTION make attractive. This one had a good flow ...” INFORMATION FIRST PLACE GRAPHIC SMALL AD “The well-equipped Trouble overFIRST bridged PLACE water FIRST “Shively Hardware” safer boat” structures and their stability. the type of the piers that it natural and they help with has seven piers. The pools Editor’s note: This is the Nathan Jean, of Stantec has, it’s constricting some of the long term impact of the are the areas of the lowest Keith McLendon second story in a series about PLACE the river restoration project on and project manager of the the flow causing some back- river flow. There are several velocity and the highest depth Keith McLendon the Upper North Platte River. Upper North Platte River water which is causing this structures that may be used of river flow. INFORMATIONRestoration Project, said that sediment to build.” GRAPHICfor the river to help impact The rocks used when cre- Next week’s story will discuss the financial issues. the bridges will prove to be a In order to prevent bridge the river flow and the bridge ating these structures will The Judges Said: difficult task for their project. scour from occurring, the structure. most likely not create issues HOUSE By Mike Dunn “TroubleThe Wyoming 130 bridge over “is Stantec officials bridged and Wildland The flow overwater” the structures for boaters as they plan to The Judges Said: The Upper North Platte really at an upward skew of Hydrology Consultants have will naturally create less be about one foot tall. Many “This is such an effective use River physically divides the the river and that is going to developed several prelim- stress and less scour over boaters may actually enjoy AD town. It divides the west part be one of the big challenges inary river structures and the bridge piers by designing the new structures. “Lots of good information of the town from the east. It as we go alongKeith is correcting has a McLendonspecific design in mind what they call a “double W” “These (structures) are ac- of typeface it doesn’t need separates downtown from that” Jean said. “The flow to help direct the flow of the design, which is essentially tually great for boating in most of Carbon County. forces goes almost perpen- river. placing the W-Weir cross the sense that you are going “Ag Edition Ad” in an easy-to-read format. People depend on the bridg- dicular to the value direction The structure that will frames right next to each to have several lanes to take other images. The use of hex es in Saratoga. Not just for so its a skewedThe flow and mostJudges likely be used in order Said: other. This will help guide you down through there.” access to the other side of its attacking, basically, the to preserve bridge stability the water safely between the Brandon Rosgen of Wildlife Keith Interesting and original— the town, but as a source for bridge piers which is why we is what is called a W-Weir piers. Hydrology said, “A lot of peo- shapes in different ways commerce“Informative and growth to the are having some and scour (re - eye-catching.Cross Frame. The goal of this Rosgen Love said that the chalthe- ple likeuse to take theirof Kayaks town as well. moval of sediment) on those structure is to decrease the lenge will be getting the abso- through these areas.” makes me want to see The necessity of these bridge piers. And also, that stress the river flow has on lutely correct angles to push A second survey of the river McLendon bridgesblack have several people and means that’swhite. why you see that The the piers. graphicthe waterclearly between the piers. portrays will be completed this spring. communicates hardware concerned about how the Up- sediment bar. The bridge, The goal of these structures The structure is planned The final plans for the river No comments left on what it was about. I also per North Platte River Resto- because of its skew and the are to make sure they are ath- to be set in accordance to the will be presented on June 21, ration Project will affect these type of bridge that it is and letically pleasing, they look Highway 130 bridge which 2014. but also provides depth and important information—enough that a these entries like how the black details reader wouldn’t have to read the entire article surprises after the first glance. really stand out.” EMTs respond to hotget thepool main emergency idea.” That makes it a winner.”

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The Platte Valley’s Newspaper Since 1888 HONORABLE The Saratoga Sun SECOND HONORABLE Primary Election Results MENTION Carbon County unofficial results as of 10:36 p.m. Aug. 19, 2014 PLACE MENTION UNITED STATES STATE TREASURER CARBON COUNTY CARBON COUNTY CLERK Republican CORONER OF DISTRICT COURT U.S SENATOR Mark Gordon 1,639 Republican Republican Republican Ron Redo 253 3 Paul Zamora 1,965 3 Deborah D. Olson 1,055 Mike Enzi 1,787 Write-in votes 6 Write-in votes 10 Mara M. Sanger 964 SPECIAL Bryan E. Miller 182 Democrat Democrat Write-in votes 2 PHOTO PHOTO James Gregory 105 Write-in votes 19 Write-in votes 36 Democrat Thomas Bleming 73 Write-in votes 33 Arthur Bruce Clifton 31 STATE SUPERINTENDENT CARBON COUNTY Write-in votes 5 OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SHERIFF MUNICIPALITIES Democrat Republican Republican MERIT Charlie Hardy 211 3 Jared E. Frakes 1,423 SARATOGA MAYOR STORY STORY Jillian Balow 698 Al Hamburg 154 Write-in votes 158 3 Ed J. Glode 227 Bill Winney 669 Rex Wilde 107 Democrat 3 Don Sherrod 127 William Byrk 73 Sheryl Lain 594 3 Jerry Colson 616 John Zeiger 118 Write-in votes 7 Write-in votes 12 Write-in votes 16 G. Glee Johnson 63 Photo by Mike Dunn Democrat Lynda Healey 54 Saratoga town crews guide the pedestrian bridge on to the abutments last Friday. The four-year project finally saw its first major hurdle “Election Results” U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Mike Ceballos 534 crossed after the pedestrian bridge was set. “Hot pool, CARBON COUNTY Write-in votes 0 “High water Republican Write-in votes 8 CLERK Cynthia Lummis 1,628 Republican SARATOGA COUNCIL Jason Adam Senteney 491 STATE SENATE 3 Gwynn Bartlett 1,937 3 Will Faust 336 Write-in votes 8 DISTRICT #11 Write-in votes 11 3 Richard Raymer 225 Walkway project takes first step Democrat GENERAL NEWS PHOTO Keith McLendon, Republican Democrat 3 Steven E. Wilcoxson 188 Saratoga sees completion of the first phase of the pedestrian walkway project Island joined” 2014” Richard Grayson 531 3 Larry Hicks 1,866 Write-in votes 30 3 Joshua Wood 113 Write-in votes 9 By Mike Dunn But as town’s engineer on for what Saratoga Mayor John Despite their long load, the “It’s unbelievable,” he said Write-in votes 49 Chris Duke 112 [email protected] the project, Bartlett had a Zeiger called a substantially truck drivers successfully after the bridge was set. “I was WYOMING Democrat CARBON COUNTY Dave Jeffers 99 MENTION From atop of the newly-set different name for the project. low price of $32,000. Because navigated the skate park and wondering if it was ever going Write-in votes 87 TREASURER Write-in votes 14 pedestrian bridge, a beam- “Really, the project from the price came in so low, the the trees on the island. Both to happen. I mean we had the ing Chuck Bartlett looked hell is going to be completed,” town did not have to place the pieces of the bridge were goal there, but you wondered GOVERNOR Republican “Walkway project takes first step” Erik Gantt and upstream towards the au- Bartlett said while laughing. operation up for bid. assembled by Saratoga town if everything was going to fit Mike Dunn Mike Dunn Republican STATE HOUSE Write-in votes 66 ENCAMPMENT MAYOR tumn-kissed aspens resting While the setting of the The original plan of the crews on the island, while in to place.” Democrat 3 Greg A. Salisbury 60 on the side of the riverbank. bridge required patience from project was to have the bridge Mountain Crane personnel “It was well worth the wait, Matt Mead 1,403 DISTRICT #47 3 3 Taylor H. Haynes 601 Republican Cindy Baldwin 644 Mary A. Martin 54 “I mean, look at that view … town crews and residents, set by the evening of Oct. 9. prepared the bridge to be lift- I think the public is going to Write-in votes 2 Write-in votes 2 HONORABLE it’s incredible,” he said. the exceedingly complex pro- However, transportation of ed across the river. be pleased once they are able Cindy Hill 249 3 Jerry Paxton 926 It was a project which took cedure was completed with the crane was delayed as the The preparation of the bridge to use it,” he added. Mike Dunn Write-in votes 7 Julie McCallister 373 four years, but the long-an- minimalMike setbacks. crane service hadDunn to wait on took the better half of three There is still work to be done CARBON COUNTY ENCAMPMENT COUNCIL The bridge arrived in two pilot cars to escort the cranes hours, but the actual setting on the project. There will be Democrat Write-in votes 6 ticipated Veterans Island to ASSESSOR 3 Cindy Hamilton 72 the hot springs pedestrian pieces in Saratoga on two from Sinclair to Saratoga. The of the bridge took less than another small bridge which Pete Gosar 534 Democrat Republican 3 Gary J. Stull 71 walkway project has finally semi-truck trailers on the cranes arrived in Saratoga in 10 minutes. The bridge was will span over Spring Creek Write-in votes 28 Write-in votes 9 3 seen its first major step with evening of Oct. 8. Both pieces the late afternoon of Oct. 9. lifted across the river with the from the hot pool to the inlet. Write-in votes 54 Kelly Ralston 55 the setting of the bridge across weighed a combined 58,000 Two cranes were needed for crane, and was bolted down by Additionally, ramps will be SECRETARY OF STATE Democrat Write-in votes 5 the North Platte River. pounds and spans 150 feet. the project — one small crane town of Saratoga crews. After constructed at the base of the Republican CARBON COUNTY 3 Cheryl Ross 612 Bartlett saw the setting of In order to set the bridge to put together the larger the bridge was set, spectators bridge which will allow easy Ed Buchanan 757 Write-in votes 8 RIVERSIDE MAYOR the bridge as a tremendous across the banks of the North crane, and a larger crane to who were stationed on the west access for residents to cross. Ed Murray 659 CARBON COUNTY 3 feat. The project, which origi- Platte River, the town of Sara- hoist the bridge across the side of the river applauded the Both of the smaller projects Leroy Stevenson 17 nally received funding from a toga hired Mountain Crane, river. The large crane was flawlessly-executed setting of will be completed by the town Pete Illoway 469 COMMISSIONER CARBON COUNTY Write-in votes 3 Transportation Enhancement a crane operating company put together and set up on the the bridge. of Saratoga crews. Clark Stith 151 Republican PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Activities Local (TEAL) grant based out of Utah. The crane island at approximately 8:30 “It was a perfect fit, just like However, the hardest part Write-in votes 11 3 W. John Johnson 1,038 Republican RIVERSIDE COUNCIL in 2009, had been constantly had just finished a project in p.m. on Oct. 9. a glove,” Zeiger said. of the project has been com- Democrat 3 3 met with setbacks. Flooding Sinclair and was waiting to In the early morning of Oct. Zeiger, who has been mayor pleted. Leo Chapman 897 Cal Rerucha 1,822 Fred Lorenz 20 on the North Platte River work on another project in 10, semi-truck drivers carrying of Saratoga for 10 years, had Chuck Bartlett said there Write-in votes 28 Terry Weickum 700 Write-in votes 31 3 Ed Golden 15 had stunted the development Rawlins. After the Rawlins the bridge took the load across taken much of the flak from are still several steps left to be 3 of the project in three of the project had been delayed, a shallow portion of the river residents about the pedestrian completed in the project. But STATE AUDITOR Ron Iverson 542 Democrat Karran L. Bedwell 7 Write-in votes 29 Write-in votes 1 last four years. Additionally, Mountain Crane was avail- to Veterans Island. Only one bridge project. With his loss for the time being, he said he Republican Robert Davis 539 the project received criticism able for the town of Saratoga’s truck was temporarily stuck in in the primary in August, he will take some time to enjoy Cynthia I. Cloud 1,910 Matt Feldmann 263 from town residents who often service. the river, and was later helped said he was thrilled to be able the completion of the project Write-in votes 4 Write-in votes 16 referred to it as “the bridge to The town of Saratoga was out of the river with the help of to complete the project before during his well-needed hunt- nowhere”. able to hire Mountain Crane Saratoga town crews. his term was completed. ing trip Democrat Democrat 3- Will go on the the general election Nov. 4 Write-in votes 19 Write-in votes 86 Applies to Carbon County/Municipalities only Sun Weather

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SARATOGA PANTHERS Wrestlers place six of eight Val ley Panther Basketball faces top-ranked teams ENCAMPMENT TIGERS Tigers split games on road Lady Tigers outpace Pronghorn, get clawed Sports by Panthers

Grapplers place six at Don Runner Invite By Liz Wood in the 138-pound weight class, [email protected] with Kyle Bartlett placing In the first conference meet sixth. of the year, the Saratoga Pan- Wiant fell to a two time ther wrestlers got a chance to state champ, but still had a see how they rank in the state. great tournament, coach Ma- Six of the eight wrestlers son said. placed. Thomas Ingraham Thatcher Spiering placed grabbed the first place trophy second in the 145-pound weight for the 132-pound weight class. He beat the state runner class, the largest class of the up only to face the three-time tournament with 25 grap- state champion James Te- plers. ichert, of Cokeville. Teichert With his win, Ingraham was won by decision 7-2. also head coach Jared Mason’s “(Spiering) battled right player of the week. there with (Teichert). It was Hunter Mason placed sec- good to have a guy in the finals ond in the meet, losing to [in that weight class],” coach Photo by Jared Mason Ingraham. Mason said. Thomas Ingraham stretches an arm bar into a half nelson. With three wrestlers in the Daynon Mowry fought back same class, coach Mason said from a loss in the semi-finals he has to deal with losses like to win third place, coach Mason struggling with the bottom, but ward to see how they match about where his wrestlers are that with a quality team. said. Mason was impressed he still believes the team is in a up in the Lingle tournament. at. They placed better at the “You are excited for one and with Mowry’s win against good place and on a good path. Lingle features teams from Don Runner Invite in Pavillion disappointed for the other,” Jason Fossett, of Rawlins, as With continued drills and the east side of the states and than they did last year. coach Mason said. Mowry won by decision 6-4. concentrating on their weak- teams from Nebraska. The next match in Lingle Chaze Wiant placed second Mason said the team is still nesses Mason is looking for- All in all, Mason is excited begins at 9 a.m., Friday. Tigers split games By Erik Gantt son-Eden team in Farson on [email protected] Saturday, 62-50. In two 1A Southwest con- According to Bromley, En- ference games this weekend campment came and took the Encampment Tigers control of the game and then boys varsity team lost to held on for the duration. the higher-ranked Cokeville Foul trouble and free throws Panthers (2-1 1A Southwest, were also a big factor. “We 10-4 overall) and beat the won the battle of the boards lower-ranked Farson-Eden and that settled it,” Bromley Pronghorn (0-3 1A South- said, adding that Farson-Eden west, 3-9 overall). got into foul trouble and the The Tigers (1-2 1A South- Encampment boys were mak- west, 9-3 overall) succumbed ing their free throws. to Cokeville in a 44-52 loss Bromley said that eight on Friday. boys scored during the game Coach Clint Bromley and the whole bench played said the Encampment boys well. “played really well for three- Focusing on the upcoming and-a-half quarters and then games this week Bromley ran out of gas.” He added said he is “Just going to go the bench was shallow and out and try to work some they ran out of players with kinks out.” the energy level to finish The non-conference games the game strong. “We were aren’t as important this week outscored by 27 in the fourth and he just wants to get the quarter, and that was the team focused. difference,” Bromley said. The Tigers played in Han- The strongest players in na on Tuesday. The Tigers the Cokeville game were ju- take on the Saratoga Pan- nior Guy Erickson and senior thers at 4 p.m. on Friday and Luke Pantle. host Rock River at noon on

Photo by Mary Martin The Tigers beat the Far- Saturday. Panther Darian Williams is denied in the paint against Pine Bluffs Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the No. 1 conference-ranked Hornets. Another mixed weekend Panthers lose to top- for Lady Tigers

By Erik Gantt The story was different when ranked conference teams [email protected] Encampment won a hard-fought The Encampment Lady Ti- game in Farson on Saturday. By Liz Wood Ranked No. 1 in the 2A Southeast con- [email protected] gers varsity basketball team The Lady Tigers took the Lady ference and No. 5 in the state, the Pine began their weekend with a loss Pronghorn ( 0-3 1A Southwest The Saratoga Panthers basketball Bluff Hornets have a deep bench. to Cokeville and ended with a 2-10 overall) 32-25. The Lady team is still struggling to get all of their Thirteen Hornets scored leaving the win against Farson-Eden. Pronghorn are ranked at the quarters together. The Panthers (0-2 2A Panthers with a 52-86 score. The Lady Tigers (1-2 1A bottom of the 1A Southwest Southeast, 2-8 overall) only scored nine Johnston said the Panthers played Southwest, 8-4 overall) were Conference by WyoPreps with points against Burns (1-1 2A Southeast, better against the Hornets as a whole soundly defeated by the 1A the Lady Tigers holding the po- 3-8 overall) in the third quarter Friday on Saturday using their offensive and Southwest conference leading sition above them. Little Snake night and then gave up a lot of points at defensive skills. Lady Panthers (3-0 1A South- River holds the second place in the free throw line in the fourth quarter. Even with 18 turnovers, the Panthers west, 15-0 overall) on Friday. the four-team conference. The Panthers had 7 quick points in the were able to break the press of the The final score was 26-42. “I am proud of the girls for third quarter then went cold, head coach Hornets, but being down by 20 in the Encampment coach Amy Clay hanging tough. We are glad Joe Johnston said. first quarter did not help the Panthers, said “Cokeville is a great team this long road trip is behind The Panthers also had fouls they Johnston said. and they defend their home us,” Clay said. The coach noted shouldn’t have had in the fourth quarter, Two weeks into the 2015 season, John- court well.” Clay added that that the focus during the Far- according to Johnston. ston said the team is not where they the Lady Tigers never gave up, son-Eden game was on offensive Burns, which is ranked No. 3 in the 2A should be. but they turned the ball over execution, but her team lacked Southeast conference took advance of This weekend, the Panthers will face to Cokeville’s pressure man discipline at times. their trips to the line, while the Panthers county foes in non-conference play. defense too many times. Team leaders in Farson didn’t follow through with their steals. “The kids are pumped for the games,” Junior Alyssa Barkhurst lead were junior Cassidy Little with “We should have scored more,” John- Johnston said. the Encampment team at at 15 points and 5 steals, and ston said of the first half. The Panthers Friday, the Saratoga Panthers host Cokeville this weekend with 9 Barkhurst with 10 points, 5 played well defensively. Their press got a the Encampment Tigers with the junior points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. lot of steals and forced several turnovers varsity to begin at 4 p.m. The boys are Other players who put points on The Lady Tigers have a three against Burns. slated to start 7 p.m. the board include junior Cas- game week with an away-game The game ended 45-53. Saturday, the Panthers will meet Little sidy Littlle with 7 points and at Hanna yesterday, a cross-val- In the game against Pine Bluffs (1-0 2A Snake River Valley at 7 p.m., in Baggs. 7 rebounds, freshman Konnar ley rivalry game at Saratoga, Southeast, 8-1) overall the Panther press JV play begins at 4 p.m. Knotwell with 3 points and Friday at 4 p.m. and hosting the was not perfected, Johnston said. three rebounds, and freshman Little Snake River Vally girls Micaiah Pantle with 3 points. Saturday at 4 p.m. Page 10, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun

Lady Panthers crumble against at fund o gre raiser top conference opponent Tw s By Liz Wood [email protected] The Lady Panthers went up against the No. 1 team in their conference and No. 2 in the state Friday night and lost 27- 74. Burns (2-0, 11-0) played really well and the Panthers (0-2, 5-6) did not, head coach Scott Bokelman said. He had told the girls to go in relaxed, but he could tell they were pretty intimidated. They had too many turnovers. “The just couldn’t handle the O press,” Bokelman said. ne se “They are the team we im cau want to be,” Bokelman said portant of Burns. With that in mind, Bokel- man continues to work on ba- sic skills to be able to handle Feb. 7 that kind of pressure. “The Saratoga Resort & Spa better they played, the worse The Sixth Annual Snowy Range Poker Run we played,” Bokelman added. Passing is still a weakness for the girls and Bokelman hopes to see improvement. Feb. 22 In the game against Pine Bluffs (1-0, 8-1), the girls The Ben Romios Memorial Poker Run played better, but still lost 43-61. Even though they gave up Use this opportunity to say too many points, Bokelman said, they played better de- Photo by Mary Martin Lady Panther Peyten Fisher fends off a Pine Bluffs fense. THANKS for all they do defender Saturday. The Lady Panthers till had a lot of turnovers, but not in and read about why the front like the Burns game. at the bucket like Escobedo. Bokelman said. “Had we drained shots in “If you’re open, shoot the With the losses last week, they volunteer for the the second half, we would ball,” Bokelman said. It is Bokelman encouraged the have had a better game,” something the girls are not girls to keep the heads up. search and rescue teams Bokelman said. comfortable with yet. This weekend, the Lady The team was down by six Bokelman said the changes Panthers will face two in the Platte Valley. at the half. don’t happen overnight and non-conference opponents. In the Pine Bluffs game, said the girls are working Friday, the Panthers host Call Liz at 307-326-8311 to place your ad! Bokelman said he was im- hard. Encampment at 4 p.m., then Deadline is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 5 p.m. The stats showed an im- travel to Baggs for the Little pressed with Cruz Escoedo’s Section to come our Feb. 4 performance. He wants to see provement in assists and Snake River Valley game at his girls make more attempts that comes down to passing, 4 p.m., on Saturday. 2015: Getting their derby on

Photo by Erik Gantt Adam Hernandez. from

Photo by Erik Gantt Arvada, Colo., turned Room with a view. Michael Hughes, right, in his hut Photo courtesy of Stacy Crimmins in the last tagged fish Leonard Pisano and his derby-winning trout. which won the Best hut competition. of the tournament. Photo courtesy of Jessica Sharp Kevin Sharp relaxes in his recliner Photo courtesy of Stacy Crimmins on the ice The slick with a furry paint job friend. on Hughes winning hut. Photo by Adelaide Myers One competitor tries to scope out the fish situation.

2015 Ice Fishing Derby Results LENGTH GIRTH TOTAL WEIGHT $$$ # fish weighed

1st Leonard Pisano, Laramie, WY 22 11 33.5 4 $2,000 88 adult div 2nd Creed James, Saratoga, WY 21.5 11.5 33 3.88 $1,000 31 SF div 3rd Norman Russell, Parker, CO 20 12.5 32.5 3.34 $500 119 total

Small Fry Kaycee Van Buren, Laramie, WY 22 13 35 5.16 $100* First Bounty Dave Joder, Ft. Collins, CO $500 Second Bounty Steve Zavorka, Wheatland, WY $250

Third Bounty Kelly Powers, Lyman, WY $75 Fourth Bounty Adam Hernandez, Arvada, CO xxx Best Hut Michael Hughes, Laramie, WY xxx Best Fish Story Tony Romero, Rawlins, WY xxx Big Foot Fish Jaci Schwerdt, Saratoga, WY 19.5 11.5 31 3.14 $250** Trophy Fish xxx $20,000 Trophy Fish xxx $10,000 Trophy Fish xxx $5,000

ATTENDENCE: Total registered attendance: 869, Adults registered: 774, Small Fry registered: 95 WEATHER: Mid to upper 30s, breezy, partly sunny, high winds overnight and early morning.

*additional $100 given to Kaycee for outfishing adults **prize money donated by HH Sponsor The Saratoga Sun January 21, 2015 Page 11

Logan Seahorn, of Saratoga Middle High School, sought to find out if the “Five Second Rule” was really true.

Sabrina Geller, of Hanna Elementary School, explains her science project “Spoiler Alert”.

Science Fair Scenes Ashton Powell, of Encampment K-12 School, talks about which experience worked in her “Stinky Shoe Solution”. A look at some of the entrants from Thursday’s District Science Fair.

Koye Gilbert, of Encampment K-12 School, learned that Austyn Tuttle, of Medicine Bow Elementary, wanted to find out how Tide was the best spot remover in his experiment. long it would take to mummify a hot dog for her experiment.

Valley News Steering Fridays with the mayor A weekly interview with Ed Glode

By Erik Gantt SCWEMS representative. cil, economic development committee [email protected] “One of the many things committee and the cham- Near the end of his his we still need to work ber of commerce. first full week in office on is representation on The mayor has also Mayor Glode sat down SCWEMS,” Glode said announced official office with the Saratoga Sun to Glode stated that this hours which are from 4 retooling discuss the progress of the issue is his responsibility, p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the By Erik Gantt Community Block Grant for new town council. and he would like to see first three Tuesdays of the [email protected] $49,000 in support of the proj- At the monthly South SCWEMS take a more ac- month. The Saratoga Steering com- ect and Voices of the Valley Central Emergency Ser- tive role in participation of Glode provided a list of mittee has thinned a bit since has pledged $2,500. Bartlett vices (SCWEMS) Joint Saratoga town meetings. town employee and board the end of the Zieger adminis- has also requested money Powers Board meeting the Other boards Glode men- member appointments be- tration with only four people from the Wyoming Depart- fat that the town of Sara- tioned as needing attention ing made Tuesday night. present at the meeting. Mayor ment of Transportation but toga has yet to appoint a include the visitor’s coun- Glode, Town Engineer Chuck has not received a response. Bartlett, Councilman Richard The steering committee Raymer and Dan Gorton were is still debating whether to Town of Saratoga present to discuss the process advertise a request for quali- Mayoral Appointments - January 20, 2015 of updating the town’s master fications (RFQ) or request for plan. proposal (RFP) to planning Mayor Pro Tem Judy Welton Emergency Management John Zeiger Many of the town planning and engineering consulting Coordinator documents are currently out- firms who would write the Departments Carbon County Council Sue Howe of-date. The comprehensive master plan document. Bart- Town Hall Judy Welton of Governments land use plan dates to 1977, lett said he would like to see the Major Street Plans from the advertisement, either Police Department Ed Glode SCWEMS Mike Farver 1978, the water and sewer in RFQ or RFP form, go out Recreation Department Will Faust Steering Committee Will Faust master plan was completed by mid-February so that the Dept. of Public Works Richard Raymer Ed Glode - Chair committee can evaluate firms in 1978 or 1979, although the Fire Department Sue Howe water portion was updated in in May. If this schedule holds, Town Employees 2007. The most current doc- they hope to award a contract Boards and Commissions Department of Chuck Bartlett ument is the airport master by April and have the final Airport Board Richard Raymer Public Works plan which was finished last master plan in November. year. The steering committee is Medical Board Judy Welton Town Clerk Suzie Cox The goal of the steering hoping to attract interested Community Center Judy Welton Town Treasurer Samuel Flohr committee is to create a uni- citizens to join the board and Water and Sewer Richard Raymer Chief of Police Tom Knickerbocker fied master plan for the town would ideally like to have a Impact Joint Powers Board encompassing all of those seven person committee to Water and Sewer Impact Joint Planning Commission Will Faust documents. complete the process. Powers Board Town Positions The project is estimated to Tentatively, the next master Recreation Commission Will Faust Don Sherrod Dave Christman cost approximately $66,000. plan steering committee met- Landfill Board Sue Howe The town has received a Wy- ing will be 4 p.m., Feb. 4 at the oming Business Development Saratoga Town Hall. Page 12, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun Legal Notices

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CROSSWORD 28. 1/168th of a week 2. Dismounted or climbed 57. *Pharrell Williams’ al- 61. Homework to a student 30. Depart down bum 62. Clarified butter THEME: (*Themed Clue) 35. *1983 Grammy winner, 3. “Animal House” party 58. “Watch out!” in golf 63. Feed bag contents THE GRAMMY AWARDS Men at ____ garb 59. Double-reed instrument 64. Old horse 37. “... the good ship and 4. It starred Erik Estrada 60. *Grammy winning 66. Dove’s sound ACROSS ____ was in peril,” ac- 5. Sabbath loaf group, Kings of ____ 1. A bunch, as in cookies cording to Gordon 6. Steeped beverages 6. *Q-___, Grammy-win- Lightfoot 7. Mischief-maker ning rapper from A 39. _____ firma 8. Rid of impurities Tribe Called Quest 40. “Terrible” czar 9. Real estate ____ 9. *Yo-Yo Ma won for per- 41. Attached to the collar of 10. *_____ Levine of Gram- forming this compos- a horse, pl. my winning band, Ma- er’s Cello Suites 43. Of a dark black roon 5 13. Luau greeting 44. Foul smell 11. C in NYC 14. Australian runner 46. Typically passed down 12. “A likely story!” 15. Podium, pl. by word of mouth 15. It revolves around a star 16. Letter’s end 47. Miscellaneous, abbr. 20. Geologic period 17. The lower this is the 48. Used for spreading 22. Hi-___ better plaster or cement 24. Trembling effect in mu- 18. Unwilling 50. Carl Zeiss’ product sic 19. *______Center, Gram- 52. Your, to Shakespeare 25. *“Shake It Off” singer my Awards event host 53. Carpenter’s groove 26. A helicopter parent 21. *It’s shaped like an an- 55. Do needlework might do this tique record player 57. Measurement of accel- 27. Muse of love poetry 23. Fool eration 29. Eurasian mountain 24. Not quite an adult 60. *“Frozen” song range 25. Mother, sister or 64. Weeping queen of Greek 31. Do like bees daughter mythology 32. Path of #15 down 65. *Grammy winner, rap- 33. First-year undergrad LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS per and actor, ___-T 34. *Iggy Azalea’s hit 67. D-Day beach 36. *Best Rock Song at ‘96 68. Cupid’s projectile Grammy Awards, “You 69. Sticky stuff Oughta ____” 70. 16 seed over 1 seed, 38. *Grammy in ‘75 for Best e.g. Original Score, “The 71. William McKinley High Way We ____” School ____ club 42. Is it really that com- 72. ‘90s rock band “4 ___ mon? Blondes” 45. Made a new picture 73. Little ones 49. French lake 51. Take the first steps DOWN 54. Condescend 1. *“All About That ____” 56. “Diary of a _____ Kid” Check the Sun next week for the answers

School Menus Ready for warmer weather Saratoga Schools Encampment Schools There were six here to play bingo who wore their Hawaiian shirts. I Bob passed away last weekend. Breakfast Breakfast on Tuesday. Two-dollar winners am ready for warmer weather so He will be missed by all who knew Wednesday – Breakfast Wednesday – Break- were Carl Kerbs and Sue Howe. we put up Hawaiian decorations him. pizza or cereal and cheese fast pizza, juice, milk. Sue Howe and Nadine Kerbs for January. Also, we want to send our sympa- stick, fruit or juice, milk. Thursday – Breakfast shared a $2 round. The $3 blackout We want to wish Berneil McCord thy to the family of Elsie Hepner. Thursday – Break- burrito, juice, milk. winner was Carl Kerbs. a speedy recovery. She has been Elsie passed away last weekend. fast burrito or cereal and Friday – Teacher There were six here for bridge sick for over a week with the crud. She was in Casper. She moved cheese stick, fruit or juice, in-service day. this week. First place went to Mary We have delivered to her several there quite a few years ago, but milk. – Muffin, fruit Monday Sjoden. Second place went to Glee times. We miss you up here so get she used to be one of our regulars Monday – Cheese om- yogurt, juice, milk. Johnson. well soon. and we really enjoyed delivering elet and snack cracker or Tuesday – Breakfast We had our birthday dinner to her and getting to see her every cereal and cheese stick, biscuit, juice, milk. fruit or juice, milk. Lunch Friday. Those having birthdays Saratoga day. She was quite a lady. Tuesday – Cereal and Wednesday – Pork this month are, J. R. Henslee, We want to send our sympathy cheese stick, snack cracker, roast, mashed potatoes, Jack Riddick, Joy Hamilton, Grace to the family of Charlotte Kraft. fruit or juice, milk. gravy, green beans, hot Johnston, Sue Howe, Truth Kar- Senior Charlotte passed away this week. Lunch rolls, milk, fruit and veg- stoft, Donna Zeiger, Merle Starr, Charlotte is the sister of Alice Cor- Wednesday – Meatball gie bar. Joan Anderson, and Sharalee Center nell, and she used to come and join sub, green beans, fruit and Thursday – Chicken Busey. Grace Johnston won the us for dinner every once in a while. vegetable bar, apple crisp, nuggets, barbecue sauce, birthday tree. Teense Willford and By Sue Howe We will all miss her very much. milk. mixed vegetables, grapes, Ray Bernal entertained us. We are There is so much going on in the Thursday – Turkey oatmeal muffin squares, always so happy to have them join We want to send our sympathy Valley I hope everyone is staying deli sandwich, lettuce and milk, fruit and veggie bar. us. It was fun to see all the people to the family of Bob McCarger. busy. tomato slice, peas, fruit Friday – Teacher and vegetable bar, peaches, in-service day. pumpkin bar, milk. Monday – Chili and Monday – Chicken and cheese nachos, corn, noodles, carrots, fruit & peaches, milk, fruit and Carbon County Senior Center Menus vegetable bar, fruit cock- veggie bar. tail, roll, milk. Tuesday – Chicken Tuesday – Sloppy Joe patty on bun, rice pilaf, Wednesday - Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes Monday - Beef tacos, tomato, lettuce, cheese, Spanish and bun, potato wedges, mixed vegetables, banan- and gravy, green beans, strawberries, chilled milk. rice, refried beans, Mandarin oranges, chilled milk. fruit & vegetable bar, ap- as, milk, fruit and veggie Thursday - French dip sandwich, au jus, French fries, Tuesday - Oven chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, plesauce, milk. bar. Harvard beets, pears, chilled milk. mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fruit salad, pudding, Friday - Baked fish, macaroni and cheese, Brussels chilled milk. sprouts, purple plums, banana bread, chilled milk.

Reflections from the Saratoga Sun

Reprint of this story from the Jan- level, and will cross that mammoth down Lake Creek to a point where uary 22, 1904 issue of The Grand range over a route which will afford that stream empties into Douglas Encampment Herald brought to a panoramic picture of nature with Creek; thence down Douglas Creek you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, a radius of nearly seventy-five miles to the North Platte; down the North Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving in every direction. Platte eight miles to a point two History - Serving the Community. From the highest point on the miles south of Jackson Brown’s toll Copper Belt Line, six mountain bridge where a new bridge will be FROM LARAMIE ranges will be in view — the Wyo- built. The route then lies over the TO ENCAMPMENT ming Black Hills beyond Laramie on pass between the North Platte and Building of “Copper Belt Route” to the east, the Colorado Snowy Range Beaver Creek, thence to the city of Encampment Assured on the south, the Rabbit Ears moun- Grand Encampment. The entire The Laramie Hahn’s Peak & Pa- tains on the southwest, the Sierra distance from Laramie is said to be cific railway, or “The Copper Belt Madre or Continental Divide range less than 100 miles. Route” will be built from Laramie on the west, the Ferris and the Sem- The new road will bring Pearl, to Grand Encampment, crossing a inole mountains to the north. The Holmes and Downington in close variety of scenic country rarely sur- beauty of seven great chains of pine touch with Grand Encampment. passed in a trip around the world and clad and snowcapped hills, in the A wagon road down Big Creek will tapping a virgin territory of diversi- midst of one of the greatest with six place Pearl only a few miles from a fied resources of great promise - “a others spread out majestically to the railroad station and thus afford an land flowing with milk and honey,” four winds, will be the sight which outlet for ores which may be shipped where wide stretching plains and far will prompt many travelers to term from that section. reaching ranges support a wealth of it the western wonderland route. PERMANENT SURVEY cattle on a thousand hills and me- The North Platte valley, as seen FINISHED sas; where snowcapped mountains from a mountain top is in many ways The permanent survey has reached wrapped in mystery hold a charm to a winsome sight. It is wild in spots the city of Grand Encampment, and anxious hosts of explorers; where the and rich elsewhere in agriculture the line was finished yesterday. En- sportsman shall find his long-looked- and cozy ranch homes. Its dimen- gineer C. L. Mitton, who has charge for paradise, a land of deer and wild sions are grand, and it abounds in a of the survey, expects to leave with Last week’s game, the home of the world’s famous variety of attractive features. The his crew tomorrow for Laramie. Sudoku rainbow trout; while the wilderness North Platte canyon, above which On account of the steep grade from of the North Platte canyon will add the new railroad will run perhaps the valley up to the smelter, the route solution. a weird enchantment to the trip to 225 feet, is a rare specimen of the selected will require a circuit of one the mines. impassable in Wyoming. It is scarce- and one-half miles to gain a straight- See next week’s Sun The Copper Belt Route will cross ly fit for a horse trail, while the use away distance of 1,200 feet. The line for the solution to the plains for thirty miles to Centen- of the wagon is entirely out of the strikes the Encampment river about this week’s puzzle. nial, to which point the grading has question. This portion of the Platte 200 yards below the smelter, follows been completed. From there it will is little known on this account. the stream to Riverside and circles climb the Wyoming Snowy Range, or The Copper Belt Route will cross back through the ground reserved the Medicine Bow mountains, reach- the Medicine Bow at Dry Park, by the town site company for railroad ing an altitude of 9,204 feet above sea north of Lake Mountain, following purposes and on to the smelter. Page 16, January 21, 2015 The Saratoga Sun

Education

Photo by Liz Wood Bradley Killion, left, and Milo Hunter perform their duet during speech practice Jan. 14. Novices continue to gain experience By Liz Wood team has a crossfire. That is [email protected] when the real expertise on Competition is getting stiff the subject comes in because for the Carbon County School the girls needs to be able to District No. 2 (CCSD#2) defend their side of the argu- Speech and Debate Team. ment with facts. The team has been experi- The girls have to be pre- encing individual gains, but pared to debate both sides of SHIVELY as a team, they have found the subject, which requires a HARDWARE CO. the last two competitions lot of research on their part, 119 E. Bridge • 326-8383 challenging, according to Ford said. head coach Brenda Ostendorf. The girls have a new sub- Winter Hours Starting Sat., Dec. 27 At the tournament at Chey- ject every month, which they 8am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri • 8am to noon. Sat enne Central, the duet team of have around one month to Milo Hunter and Bradley Kil- research. Gloss said using lion made it into semi-finals note cards helps. While the for the first time this season. girls are still figuring out Hunter joined the speech how the program works, team for the first time this they are making progress year and this is Killion’s by learning how to debate second year. The boys are and not developing their own Want your day in the Sun? friends and seem to feed off opinion as it interferes with Want your day in the Sun? their debate process. of each others strength in the humor duet. Ford said they know their Call us at 326-8311 or email us Killion’s part of the duet facts, but they also have a Call us at 326-8311 or email us is an eccentric teenager who print out. Many teams de- develops an idea after hearing pend on their computer, but at [email protected] about a superhero in a butter if there is a technical glitch costume. Killion’s character with the computer, they are begins to foster the idea of not able to retrieve their using a toaster to fight crime. notes as easily, Ford said. Hunter plays the brother, “We are really great who is the voice of reason, friends,” Ford said of why and the two argue why using they chose Public Forum. a toaster to fight crime is a “My sister is the one who reasonable thought. recommended it to us and The duo continually make thought we would be great changes to their piece so it at it.” doesn’t become boring and “You have to know your Superior mundane, Killion said. partner really well, so you Skyline Hunter said the piece is have an idea of what they GET MORE! Used Vehicles SPEND LESS! perfect for the two of them, are going to say,” Gloss said. because in real life Hunter is Jacob Dickinson placed the voice of reason and Killion third in drama and sixth in ‘14 GMC Acadia ‘14 Chevy Traverse LT likes to do “random stuff”. oratory this past weekend at the Kelly Walsh Speech and 00 00 Larrisa Ford and Robin $31,125. Gloss have been friends for Debate tournament. $27,680. so long, they finish each other Ostendorf said 500 stu- sentences, which works for dents from 28 schools and them in the Public Forum three states competed at the competition. Kelly Walsh Tournament. At the Cheyenne Central Strong showings in the con- meet, the pair won three of gress and debate arenas four debates. contributed to the rankings Gloss explained there are of the other schools. “These Stk# Stk# three types of two on two are areas Saratoga is devel- GM299 GM353 debates, a first and second oping,” Ostendorf said. speaker and a resolution. The next speech meet is AWD • 4-Door • SLT2 AWD • 4-Door • 2nd Row Buckets Ford explained that in be- Friday and Saturday at tween each speaker, the other Gillette High School.

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