Drowning in Water Bills Some Saratoga That Solution

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WEDNESDAY • JULY 17, 2013 • VOLUME 126 • NO. 51 • $1 Drowning in water bills Some Saratoga that solution. residents overbilled Board member E.J. Glode for water usage said some Saratoga residents, especially older residents, may By Zachary Laux pay the bill unquestionably. Some Saratoga residents “A lot of people that age get experienced higher than usual their bills and write their check water bills due to computer and they’re done with it. They software compatibility issues in don’t study it,” Glode said. Saratoga Town Hall. Glode said he felt “uneasy” “There are still some issues charging residents for a between the two — the billing potentially incorrect bill. software and the meter reading Community members who software,” Schwerdt said. attended the meeting suggested The town uses three programs an alternative where the town in the new radio-based water bills a flat rate for all water metering system which was usage, ensuring no one would installed in 2010: FlexNet, the be overcharged. However, some water meter reading program, board members had concerns Sensus, a user interface program about that as well, stating the and Caselle, the town’s billing town would have to charge triple software. for a flat rate. According to Town Clerk The suggestion also goes Suzie Cox and PMPC engineer against town ordinance which Ken Schwerdt, something states consumers get 7,000 unexpected is happening when gallons of water for a base fee meter readings are manually of $26.50 per month. Further inserted into the billing usage is subject to an increased software. base fee, plus an additional fee “For instance when I pull per 1,000 gallons. According to this up, it will show that I used the ordinance, the costs vary 30,000 gallons. Caselle billed depending on levels of water me for 49,000. Where that usage. The ordinance, revised discrepancy comes in for sure, I in 2012, also states fees can rise don’t know,” Cox said. 3 percent each year “in order Cox said she has been in to allow the town to recapture contact with Sensus, the water revenue shortfalls.” manufacturer of the system and Board member and chairman software, to correct the problem. Donnie Price said, if water In a July 10 Water and Sewer meter issues were not addressed Joint Powers Board meeting, within a month, the Water and board members voted to uphold Sewer Joint Powers Board may looking at irregular water bills have to take additional action. on a “case-by-case” basis until “If we still have this problem the next meeting. The motion for July, we will have to look at warns and urges all Saratoga knocking a percentage off their Photo by Zachary Laux residents who have irregular bill or” paying a minimum fixed Saratoga/Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Water and Sewer board members Will water bills to see Cox, where fee, Price said. Faust, left, and E.J. Glode listen to community comments during the July 10 meeting. she will manually change the The water meters themselves Community members had voiced concerns about irregular water bills. Mayor John Zeiger bill reading. also have an on-going problem. is encouraging residents who have questions about their bill to visit or call town hall. Cox said she addresses In the past, about 20 percent irregular water bills by looking of the radio-based system was the system. a new feature that came with Schwerdt said he is confident at water usage in previous years not broadcasting. However, the “Every month that (number) the installation of the new water the system will be reading for said customer. Cox then town and PMPC are making is coming down a little bit, so meter system. When the system accurately by the end of July. adjusts the bill accordingly. progress, Schwerdt said. there is steady improvement,” detects a leak, it will sound an Editor’s note: this in the first However, several community Schwerdt said only about he said. alarm at Town Hall. However, of a series of stories relating members and some board 45 water meters were still not Schwerdt said the system also the system is not accurately to water usage and systems in members were concerned with reading, only about 5 percent of has a problem in leak-detection, reading leaks. Saratoga.

In the Cease and desist INP opens practice Cowboys set to sling PV Rodeo photos Veterinarian leaves Sun: order mailed 6 in Saratoga 8 grub & poetry 10 12 & 13 Saratoga 14 Page 2, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun Here is where you can make Robert “Bob” Vorn After a long battle with cancer and surrounded by his loving family, Robert “Bob” Vorn, your voice count! 73, passed away at Ivinson VoV Regular Meeting, July 23, 9-11 am Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Saratoga Town Hall June 13. Bob was born June 2, 1940 in BLM Rawlins Seeks Public Comments on site-specifi c Rawlins to Nick and Katarina plans of development (SPODs) related to the Choke- Vorn. He spent his childhood cherry/Sierra Madre (CCSM) Wind Energy Project and early teen years grow- immediately south of Rawlins, Wyo. The BLM will ing up in Rawlins, where he conduct two scoping meetings, July 30 at the Platte attended school through his Valley Community Center, Saratoga, WY., from 5-7 sophomore year. Bob trans- p.m., and July 31 at the Jeffrey Memorial Community, ferred to Encampment to fi n- Rawlins, WY. ish high school after spending a summer working on the The Notice of Availability for the TransWest Draft Romios Ranch. During this Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The NOA time, he lived with the Pete published July 3, 2013 and will start the 90 day com- and Jeannette Romios family ment period, which will close September 30, 2013. An on Beaver Creek. Bob partic- electronic copy of the DEIS is available on our BLM ipated in football, basketball, website. Public comment on the DEIS will be consid- track and FFA before gradua- ered and the agency preferred alternative may change tion from Encampment High before publication of the Final EIS, based on public in 1958. and stakeholder input and/or additional feedback from Following high school, Bob cooperating agencies. Our BLM project website is: attended on semester of college http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/NEPA/documents/ at the University of Wyoming hdd/transwest.html before returning to Encamp- Bob was a member of the cal and world events continue ment to work on the ranch Wyoming National Guard to be enjoyed as a refl ection of Voices of the Valley with Pete Romios. On Jan. 6, for six years. He was also a our lives throughout the years, 307-710-8646 1962, Bob married LeDawn member and past president as well as a source for settling [email protected] Herring at St. Anne’s Catholic of the Carbon County Preda- discussions. Bob is preceded in For details, check out Voices of Church in Saratoga. Boband tor Management Board. Bob death by both of his parents the Valley on Facebook LeDawn had two children, a loved the outdoors and enjoyed and his sister, Margaret Vorn is ad co-sponsored by e Saratoga Sun son, Troy, and a daughter, Tra- them even more when his Price, and nephew, Jeff Price. cy. After ranching for several family, including wife, kids Bob is survived by his wife, years, the Vorn family moved and grandsons, were there LeDawn, son, Troy (Dani), to Encampment and Bob began with him. His hobbies includ- daughter, Traci, grandsons, The Sun is on Facebook! operating heavy equipment. ed hunting, camping, fi shing, Wacey and Trevor (Jessie) and He worked in the industries horseback riding, snowmobil- great-granddaughter, Lexi. of timber and lumber, coal ing, four-wheeling and drives Cremation has taken place With more photos & video! mining and ranching. Even to the mountains. He delighted and a family celebration of after his retirement from the in hearing his family ask, “Are life will take place at a later coal mine, Bob returned to the we there yet?” and/or “How date. Memorials can be made fi elds of Munroe Livestock Co. much farther?” to the Meredith and Jeannie to help with everything from Bob kept a daily diary where Ray Cancer Center, 255 N. equipment maintenance, to he wrote the family stories. 30th, Laramie, WY 82070, or a planting crops, to cutting hay. The daily entries of family, lo- charity of donor’s choice.

UPCOMING EVENTS Brent Shay Carpenter

July 20th, 4 p.m. Brent Shay Carpenter, 74, G. Carpenter and brother Class of 1963 – 50th Class Reunion, West Lobby passed away at his home in Donald N. Carpenter. Brent Wellton, Ariz. July 7, 2013. is survived by his wife Shir- July 25, 9 a.m. Brent was born April 4, 1939 ley G. (Sanders) Carpenter, WY State Engineers Offi ce in Longmont, Colo., to Roscoe whom he married April 4, Public Water Hearing, Shively Room M. and Nell T. Carpenter. He 2003, daughter Talli Car- July 27, 8 p.m., Brush Creek Ranch Presents ... “Valley Strong” - grew up in Saratoga and at- penter Schmidt (Rod), Brent A Concert Benefi t Event Featuring KATHY MATTEA! tended Saratoga schools. He Carpenter Jr. (Christon) from GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE PVCC OFFICE OR resided in Rawlins until 1990, Rawlins, Denise Carpenter when he moved to Cheyenne Brunger (Cary), of Melbourne, CALL 326-7822. Tickets are NOT available online. with UPRR, eventually retir- Fla. Stepsons Edward Schof- Ticket prices vary. Please inquire. ing after 30 years, then moving ield (Renee) of Ketchican, Ak., to Wellton. Michael Schofi eld (Julianne) CIRCLE THE DATE! Brent was a proud and active of Emmett, Ida., brother Ken- September 21 member of the Korien Shrine, neth Carpenter of Big Bear Sagebrush & Six Shooters a 32nd Mason and Scottish Lake, Calif., 14 grandchildren Party on the Platte Rite. He was also a member and fi ve great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place Celebrating the PVCC’s of the Elks and Moose Lodges, Brent was loved by many, in Yuma, Ariz. Internment Sixth Anniversary and served in the U.S. Navy and there was no one he didn’t is July 24 at 11 a.m. at the with a BIG SHINDIG. from 1956 to 1960. help. He leaves behind many Saratoga Cemetery Chapel. Brent was preceded in death nieces, nephews, cousins, in- In lieu of fl owers, donations For more information, please visit our web site at www.pvcenter.org, by his parents, wife Shirlee laws, many wonderful friends may be made in Brent’s name click on calendar of events or call 326-7822. R. Carpenter, daughter Reva and his beloved dog, Bingo. to Hospice of Arizona. The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 3 Richard Lealand Allen

Richard Lealand Allen, 76, passed away at his home in Riv- erside on July 11, 2013. He was born July 19,1936 in Greeley, Colo. He grew up in Denver and attended Manual High School. He served three years in the Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. On Jan. 5, 1957 he married Patricia Lucille Thomas whom he met in the seveth grade. Richard began his apprentice- ship with Plumbers Local No. 3 and became a Master Plumber working on such jobs as D.I.A, Coors Field, NORAD, NCR, the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Aspen, Colo., Bridger Power Station at Point of Rocks, Wyo., and many more. He retired in 1998 and as a retirement project he built a log home to replace the small cabin purchased as a vacation home in Riverside in 1965. He was an avid family man and enjoyed hunting, fi shing, camping, rock Tickets $10/gate• $7/advance • 12 & under/FREE hounding and greatly admired Advance tickets at the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce the wonders of nature. For more information call (307) 326-7991 He is survived by his mother Logo and ad design by Keith McLendon, Saratoga Sun Lois Bee, of Monroe, La.; sister Betty Allen of Laclede, Idaho; Colleen (Gary) Westbrook of Cremation has taken place. In SARATOGA SUN • SARATOGA SUN • SARATOGA SUN twin brothers Wendell (Betty) Broomfi eld, Colo.; Doreen (Ron) lieu of fl owers memorial dona- Allen of Spring, Texas; Wayne Harvey of Riverside; Maureen tions may be made to the BASH (Mary) Allen of West Monroe, (Billy) Zeiger, of Encampment; (Building Another Sportsman’s La.; his loving wife of 56 years Rick (Kristie) Allen, of Wood- Heritage) Invitational’s Jr. Patricia, fi ve children, Kathleen land Park, Colo., and six grand BASH event at P.O. Box 543, (Nick) Lisi of Florissant, Colo.; children. Windsor, CO 80550. Glenva Dorene Watkins

Glenva Dorene Watkins (or Methodist), she was creative “Sue” as she often preferred) and was always trying to learn was born to Glen and Burnice something new. She took Span- Everist June 20, 1926 in Cedar ish classes, crocheted, sewed, Bluffs, Kan. Glenva passed ﬁ nished ceramics, loved pho- away June 26, 2013. tography and was a member When her mother died in of the Capital Calligrapher’s her early life, Glenva was Guild. Glenva loved to laugh cared for by her extended and practiced yoga for over family. She was a member of 40 years while watching the the Class of 1944, graduating Tonight Show. She played the from Saratoga High School in piano and frequently serenad- Saratoga. ed fellow grocery shoppers. After graduation, Glenva She is survived by many went to work for the railroad friends and relatives, by her where she was employed as adoring husband Rodney (Sa- a telegraph operator. Rod- lem, OR), her two daughters ney Watkins, returning from many small towns in Wash- Diana Everist Cox (Kingston, WWII, displaced her from her ington and Oregon before set- WA), Valerie Watkins-Mill- position, but that didn’t stop tling in Salem Oregon in 1965. erick and her husband Jim her from marrying him five Glenva learned the skill of (Miami, FL), her son Adam years later. By 1954, they had bookkeeping and was employed Watkins and his wife Cristine two daughters. by JC Penney’s and then by the (Colorado Springs, CO), her With the decline of the rail- State of Oregon for many years. grandchildren Jennifer Blanco road, they moved west in 1956. Glenva provided service to and her husband Gary, Paige Rod’s job took the family to her church (Englewood United and Ian Watkins. SeeSee pagepage 1818 forfor BirthBirth AnnouncementsAnnouncements Page 4, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun

Adrenaline rush for all at Platte River Rodeo fter last weekend’s rodeo, bleachers to get the best angle. and bullfi ghters. known Tim. “I just met him to- mm lens and could see Tim in I have a new respect for Tim worked as a rodeo clown Saturday night, Kyle had used night,” Kyle said. “He was good the barrel. I would have been Abullfighters and rodeo for 35 years before retiring. Tim’s barrel as a shield for one to work with.” panicking. He was all curled up, clowns. He now works at the A-Bar-A ticked off bull. The more Kyle Now I am really impressed. If and appeared calm. The fi rst time I went to a rodeo ranch and volunteers to help teased the bull, the more the you were at the rodeo Saturday Kyle’s work made for some was in 1996 at Cheyenne Fron- the Platte River Rodeo Asso- crowd cheered and the madder and saw what I saw, you know great photos Friday and Satur- tier Days. I was told that once I ciation. the bull got. the big white bull was stomping day night. But more important- had seen that rodeo, I would be I asked Tim what he thought his front leg inside Tim’s barrel. ly, I learned to appreciate the bored by all the others. of being used as a shield. “I loved Imagine putting that kind of work these men do to protect the Nothing could be further from it,” he laughed. trust into someone you just met. rodeo participants when they the truth. From I asked Kyle how long he had I had the advantage of my 300 are in a jam. I didn’t go to rodeos very often when I moved to Saratoga and the Hip if I did, it was to volunteer in the sorority, or with the cub scouts and I didn’t actually see By Liz Wood the rodeos. Since working at the Saratoga Kyle Magee, of Torrington, Sun, I have gone to quite a few was the bullfi ghter this year. He rodeos. was a young man and has been I really didn’t pay much at- a bullfi ghter for six years. tention to the clowns or the Friday and Saturday, the bullfi ghters, until this weekend. bulls were mean and mad. It Maybe it was because they was Kyle’s job to ensure the became actual people to me, in- riders safety. stead of someone out in the are- Usually, there are two bull- na trying to distract an animal. fighters, Kyle said, but this I would laugh at the jokes, be weekend, he was performing grateful I wasn’t picked for the solo. He said having one bull pranks and watched the clowns fi ghter increases the percentag- as they would dive into their es of a wreck. Friday and Satur- barrel. day attendees were witness to a This weekend, I met Tim couple of those wrecks. Pope. Friday night he was put- After the rodeo Saturday ting on his clown makeup and night he was dripping with I asked if I could take photos sweat. As he was dabbing his of him. He agreed. As I was wet skin with a towel, he talked taking his photo, I asked his about how much fun it was to name. “Do you have a daughter do his job. “I love it,” Kyle said. named Maddie?” The reply was “Nothing compares to it.” Photo by Liz Wood yes. I had taken photos of her a I have never thought of get- Clay Mattarocci drew a particulary mean bull Friday night and he knew exactly where couple years ago at a 4-H horse ting thrown in the air by a mean to go when the bull tried to kick him. To the bullfi ghter. It took several minutes to calm show in Saratoga. bull fun, but this guy does. this bull down. The bull rolled over on his back and would lay down which prevented When the rodeo started, I sat Kyle said he enjoys the cama- pick-up men Kyle Berger and Wayne Larson from bringing him in. Bullfi ghter Kyle Magee on the ground in front of the raderie of the cowboys, clowns would go behind the bull and twist his tail to force him off the ground.

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The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 5 11th Annual Gathering July 19, 20 & 21, 2013 Mayor addresses water bills Encampment, Wyo Editor: lid to the new meter pits, so if hall and the staff will make In response to questions you have done this in the past what adjustments they can. Cowboy Music & Poetry by about the water bills that please don’t do it again. Please remember when you Gary McMahan, you received this past week, I Unfortunately, this billing call that the staff had nothing know that there were a lot of also came at a time when to do with the way the read- Many Strings mad and frustrated customers usage has increased due to ings transmitted, so please after receiving their bills. We irrigating and outdoor activi- don’t take your frustrations Ken Cook are frustrated as well and are ties are increasing, so rather out on them. An Old-Fashioned Weekend of Western Entertainment working hard to get the prob- than make adjustments prior Taking your frustration out Stick Horse Rodeo, Campfire Jam Sessions, Western lems corrected. to mailing the bills we chose on employees that are trying Entertainment Roundup, Cowboy Breakfast, Part of the issues are con- to send the bills with the to do their job not only applies Cowboy Church, Western Writers of America Booksigning tractor-related as we found usage as read. It is our belief to town employees. Remember All Star Cowboy Music and Poetry! that many of the pits were that the meters are working when you enter any business not set up properly to trans- correctly, however we have in Saratoga. those employees mit readings to the town hall. been reprogramming many of are doing their best to serve Dutch Oven Cookoff Some of you have also com- the radios and repairing other us. You may be having a bad Saturday, July 20 For Tickets or More mented that you checked the installation issues, and we are day or the employee could Judging at 11 a.m. Info: 307-326-8855 meter reading yourself on the finding that not all meter read- even be having a bad day. but meter that is connected to ings have been transmitting taking our frustration out on No Entry Fee Cash Prizes your house. Any meters that correctly. them is not appropriate. Re- www.grandencampmentgathering.org are connected to the side of Adjustments are being made member, that employee may your house or in your house on those accounts that appear be your husband, wife, son, (Produced in cooperation with the Carbon County Visitor’s Council) are the old meters that should to have erroneous readings, daughter, or just a good friend have been taken out, as they and those adjustments are and they deserve to be treated are not connected to the new being made for individuals with respect. water meters. either before having made Borrowing a verse from Al- There have also been some a payment, or for those who abama’s “ 40 Hour Week” I comments that people have have already paid their bill would like to say to all the em- gotten into the new meter pits without considering that there ployees that work in the busi- to check readings, and have may have been an issue with nesses in Saratoga “ Thank even taken pictures. Because the billing. You For Your Time.” this system is required to be a If you believe that your bill Mayor John Zeiger secure system it is a felony for might have been one of those Saratoga you to enter and/or remove the bills, please call down to town Elk Mountain mayor  Come take a Look! impressed with new choir 112 W Saratoga-Saratoga

Editor: worship every Sunday at the When asked about the pleas- Price Improvement! On June 18 I was invited Elk Mountain Community ant song selection, Dawn stat- Beautifully restored turn of the to attend the first semi-pub- Church with the help of her ed she picks songs that will century home in downtown lic performance of the Elk daughters. The youth choir encourage her members who Saratoga. Meticulous detailing Mountain Community Youth practice every Friday, with sing them. everywhere with updated Choir. This was the group’s a few traveling from the sur- As the mayor I am thrilled to amenities. Three bedrooms, one second performance. The first rounding areas to join. have this new group thrive in and a half baths and a detached was attended by the parents. As an audience member I our community. I thank Dawn Dawn Kenneda, director, ex- was quite impressed by the for having the vision and the garage. A must see! plained that this was her way group. They did well transi- tenacity to organize this group Now Listed at $150,000 to expose the youth to public tioning from one performance and help our children succeed. performance in steps so as not to the next. It was evident I am also thankful that this 212 E Farm-Saratoga Price Improvement! to overwhelm them. the practice had paid off as group is inclusive of our entire Dawn has lived in Elk Moun- all members were confident in Valley community. We have Large double lot with beautiful tain for three years, with her their performance. There were been striving to involve our old trees in quiet neighborhood. husband Ryan and two daugh- many solos that complimented surrounding neighbors and 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. ters Ellen and Morgan. Dawn the harmony of the group. make them feel a welcome has a bachelor’s degree in Additionally, instruments part of our town. We hope Extra storage room accessible music, music education K-12, such as the harp, flute, guitar, that the sense of community from outside. 2 sheds on property. general, band and choral with and violin were presented. has nothing to do with town Spacious rooms a treat! a major focus in vocal perfor- Dawn expertly accompanied limits. I encourage anyone to Now Listed at $139,000 mance and choral conducting, the singers with the ukulele make time to see this talented and has a passion for music. and the piano. The perfor- group perform. www.century21cornerstone.com She has taught both private mance lasted about an hour Town of Elk Mountain May- and in the public schools over that quickly slipped by due to or, Morgan Irene the past 12 years. Dawn leads the engaging entertainment.

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ATTENTION SERVICE PROVIDERS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Carbon County Community Action Committee a.k.a. Tripartite Board is accepting applications for Community Service Block Grant ‘Pie in July’ blood drive set funding from non-profit agencies serving the low-income population. Staff Report many people as possible try to Blood donors are reminded to Applications are due Tuesday, July 30, 2013. For more information Saratoga’s community “Pie in participate. eat well 30-45 minutes prior to or to obtain an application please contact Gwynn Bartlett (307) 328- July” blood drive with United “The demand for blood is their donation, drink plenty of 2668 or 1-800-250-9812. Blood Services is ready to get constant, even in the summer water all day to keep themselves pumping next week. months, and only volunteer hydrated, limit their caffeine Cindy Baldwin Gwynn Bartlett The drive takes place from donors can fulfill that need for intake and bring a list of their CCAC Chairperson Secretary / Treasurer 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, at patients,” said Larscheid. “It’s medications and places and St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 218 W. important that people remem- times they have traveled outside Springs Ave. in Saratoga. It ber to take some time off out of of the U.S. Donors must also is sponsored by the Knights of their busy schedules to donate bring a photo I.D. Check out the Saratoga Columbus and includes a slice during the summer to help Those interested may com- Sun on Facebook for of fresh, home-baked pie for all maintain a safe and plentiful plete the Health History Ques- donors. supply of blood for our commu- tionnaire on the day of the drive more photos and videos. According to Jim Larscheid, nity. Giving blood is one of the by going to www.unitedblood- blood drive coordinator, partici- most important, rewarding and services.org. Print out the ticket pation drops off slightly at sum- compassionate things a person and bring it with you to the Encampment/Riverside mer blood drives because donors can do. The blood donation is blood drive. Anyone interested are on vacation or are involved simple, there is little, if any, in donating may call Larscheid Lions Club in all the fun summer activities pain, and it provides the ‘gift of at 307-326-8603, or schedule everyone enjoys. Therefore, life’ that only human beings can an appointment online at www. he said it is important that as give to one another.” bloodhero.com. Please fax proof toYOUTH Kathy Turner at 307-328-2669 HORSE SHOW Please publish aboveJuly box 20 ad asat follows Encampment (Please make Lions smaller Club if possible): Arena Learning leadership Daily Times: July 16 & 19 EVENTS Western Pleasure • Reining Saratoga Sun: July 17 Barrels • Poles • Keyhole Registration begins at 8:00am Horse show begins at 9:00am Questions? Call Georgia Miller at 307-329-7570

Saratoga P owe r Pavilion Photo courtesy of Wyoming Boys State Constitution Ave at the Ben Falk, left, of Saratoga, Quade Palm, center, of Medicine Bow, and Aleck Freeman, & S. River St. of Hanna, recently trained at Wyoming Boys State. The boys were chosen to be Saratoga, WY Pavilion delegates to the leadership program about Wyoming and its government structure. (307) 326-5520 July 26-28, 2013 Friday July 26 Cissy Cease and desist order mailed Padgett @ 5pm @ By Zachary Laux The cease and desist order used as an accessory building,” Local artists 7:30pm According to Chuck Bartlett, mandates, under Saratoga Bartlett said. and Choirs Saratoga’s Zoning Officer, the ordinance, that Kelley stop However, Kelley was issued @ 5pm town of Saratoga has sent a operating his sawmill if it is two permits to build two log cease and desist order to a for a building to be moved off cabins on his property, Bart- Saratoga property owner ask- site and/or selling them, which lett said. Saturday, july 27 @ 2 ing he immediately stop all log- is illegal. In a previous interview, Kel- Local artists pm ging operations on his property. Kelley has two permits to ley confirmed his plans were to and Choirs “Should you be utilizing your build two log cabins on his build a log cabin for his family, portable sawmill for activities property. One of those permits, and one to be moved off site to a 2-4pm other than permitted uses, you provided by Kelley, states “to man living in Ryan Park. Both are hereby ordered to immedi- be moved off site”. structures are visible from his Teense ately cease and desist opera- The Planning Commission property located on the west Willford tions of your portable sawmill briefly discussed the legality side of town. Kelley said he Band …,” said Bartlett in the letter. of such a permit in a July planned to have the structure Royce Kelley, Saratoga res- 9 meeting. Bartlett said he to be moved off site done with- @ 6:30pm ident to whom the letter was is researching the details of in the next few weeks, unless addressed, said, as of Thurs- the permit for the cabin to be otherwise told. Sunday, july 28 @ 10:30 day, he has yet to receive the moved off site. “I am going to continue to Community Church Service followed by FREE lunch for everyoneAm letter, which was dated July 8. “I don’t know if it was issued build and move the other one Kelley said he had left town to be moved off the property, off, unless they tell me other- July 8 heading to Los Angeles. or if it was just going to be wise,” Kelley said. The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 7 aig Camero Cr n Bear wanders Saratoga semans or hip By Zachary Laux Burton to set up a live trap at he won’t know what he will do h A young black bear reported the trailer park. Burton said with the bear until he catches Clinic being seen in several areas the last reported bear sighting it. Burton said the alternative of Saratoga may not have a was July 14 where the animal option is to catch and release favorable future, according to got into trash on Myrtle Street. the bear. FREE! NO CHARGE - FREE EVENT the Saratoga Game Warden. “The town of Saratoga is like Burton hopes to catch the The black bear, estimated a huge buffet to him,” Burton bear soon. * * to be 1 or 2 years old was first said. “I have been chasing this Saturday, July 27, 2013 • 10am to 2pm spotted at the Saratoga Resort Burton said there is a chance bear for 10 days now and I and Spa the evening of July 5. he or another law enforcement haven’t seen him,” Burton said. Buck Springs Rodeo Grounds • Saratoga, Wyoming Since then, the bear has been officer may have to euthanize The Wyoming Game and Fish spotted at least five times in the bear because of its devel- deal with bear problems fre- Lunch available at concession stand from Noon to 1pm various areas of Saratoga, oping dependence on human quently in the summer. How- leaving signs of its presence surroundings as a food source. ever, the case with this bear by going through trash cans, “The future does not look is unusual because it chose to Burton said. bright for this bear,” Burton stick around, Burton said.

Burton said he has yet to said. “He will now be drawn Burton said, if one comes - FREE EVENT NO CHARGE see the bear, despite making towards humans. in contact with the bear, try efforts to capture the animal Burton said, because the bear to avoid it. If you met face- alive. continues to rely on Saratoga to-face with the bear, Burton “We have been unable to as a food source, it will most said the best course of action Craig Cameron, world-champion cowboy, capture him just because his likely “get in trouble” again if is to make yourself look large hall of fame member, star of RFD-TV, movements are so random,” relocated. and make noises. However, will conduct a clinic on horsemanship Burton said. “We have been “This bear cannot be reha- avoidance of the animal is the and how to “Put a Handle on a Horse”, one step behind him.” bilitated and he cannot be most practical course of action, Burton said ranchers report- taken anywhere that is remote Burton said. followed by questions and answers. ed the bear July 6. The bear enough …,” Burton said. “It is If you see the bear, contact was also seen at Deer Haven a possibility that this bear will the Saratoga Police Depart- Trailer Court July 8, both be euthanized.” ment or call the Wyoming Check out the Saratoga sightings occurring at night. Although euthanization is Game and Fish at 1-877-WGF- The third sighting prompted a real possibility, Burton said DTIP. Sun on Facebook for more photos and videos!

BLM considers Acreages and Views! possible RAMP changes

By Doug Radunich up to three SRP requests posed that a short switch- General public feedback every other year until the back be provided for Prospect prompted the Bureau of middle county limit has been Creek Road at Prospect Ac- Views, Views, Views Land Management (BLM) reached,” Jones said. cess, due to a steep grade and This 40 acres in Antelope Hills to consider revising its Rec- The BLM is also consid- poor road conditions. has awesome 360˚ views, white reation Area Management ering dropping construction “The switchback would vinyl fencing the length of the Plan (RAMP) for North plans for a new access road be about a 30 or 40 yard main road. What a View Platte River area land and to Big Creek Campground, connector north and east of A 40’X74’ equipment shop 40 acres located 6 miles south of campgrounds. and may join with the For- the existing two-track road, has a cement floor and 14’ door Saratoga, power and phone at the BLM Outdoor Recreation est Service to help maintain so folks aren’t getting stuck height. Water, sewer & power property line. Zoned – Planned Planner Christopher Jones the access road and grounds as badly,” Jones said. “There are all in place, with a spot for Unit Development. Covenants said the RAMP changes are already there. are safety concerns, and it an RV pad or building site. and easements apply. Great preferred alternatives not “We had a lot of comments has been proposed that the 5 minutes south of Saratoga. year-round access. BLM borders set in stone, and the BLM is that were opposed to the steep grade be reduced. We $285,000.00 the west side. Build your dream considering certain revisions new road to be put in at Big also talked about mowing home for a beautiful view, with and researching proposals. Creek, so we have a no-ac- down vegetation in the ex- room to raise your family. He said one of the possible tion alternative for that, but isting parking area for the $132,500.00 changes is that the BLM we will still provide contin- Prospect boat launch, to Now for sale in Trail Run would provide boundary ued maintenance there,” enlarge the parking area.” Tract 4, Area 2, has 42 acres to signs for the designated Jones said. The proposed RAMP is an the east of Baggot Rocks. This camping area at the pro- Jones said also the BLM is update of an original plan acreage has covenants, but you posed boat-in campground considering opening up the written and signed in 1985. can build your dream house and along the river. gate at Corral Creek Camp- Wyoming BLM representa- still have enough room for several Another possible change ground during peak river use tives publicly presented and horses, if desired. levels, which would likely be mentioned was for SRP (Spe- accepted input regarding the $88,000.00 cial Reserve Permit) alloca- between the Memorial Day new RAMP in May at the tions for outfitters. and Fourth of July weekends. Platte Valley Community “We will consider adding He said also it has been pro- Center.

Richard Rakness Owner/Broker article in the July 3 edition of ican Legion. Her correct title is P.O. Box 1187 • 116 W. Bridge Street Saratoga, WY 82331 Correction the Saratoga Sun, Deb Clark the adjutant for the Legion. Office: (307) 326-8972 • Fax: (307) 326-8974 was incorrectly credited as the The staff at the Saratoga Sun [email protected] • www.doublerlandcompany.com In the Fourth of July parade Sergeant at Arms for the Amer- apologizes for the error. Page 8, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun

Riverside summer events discussed at town meeting

By Doug Radunich prohibited during the two-day Safety and planning for Riv- music fest. erside’s recreational summer It was also suggested that events were taken into consid- patrons staying at camp- eration at the Riverside Town grounds for the WHAT Fest Council meeting Thursday. should park up by the rodeo Council members first dis- grounds. Council members cussed the Riverside Party said they observed how some Day set for Aug. 17, and what attendees of last year’s fest should be done about cater- had parked along town side

Photo by Zachary Laux ing, cooking and types of food streets, and hardly ever went Nurse practitioner Diane Hattel, left, poses with her medical assistant Amber Patterson and drinks to be supplied. back to their vehicles during in the new independent nurse practitioner clinic in Saratoga. Hattel opened up her clinic, The town’s WHAT Fest music their overnight visit. Willow Creek Family Medicine, June 18 at 211 N. First St.. festival July 26-27 then came Vendor applications for into concern because of pre- those wishing to show arts dicted parking issues. Council and crafts or other items at the members discussed possibly WHAT Fest were discussed, Independent nurse practitioner allowing parking on only one with a suggested deadline for side of the street, and cones submitted applications set at from the town to be set up in July 18. sets up clinic in Saratoga areas where parking would be

By Zachary Laux strong one, said Memorial Hos- other physicians in the area Saratoga residents can expect pital of Carbon County Director wanting to help, Hattle said. TheSaratoga Sun is your hometown newspaper. to travel less for health care Ned Hill. MHCC has offered its sup- services with the arrival of a Hill said a large percentage port, Hill said. new nurse practitioner health of people living in the county “We are supportive and glad care clinic. will go elsewhere to seek health to have any providers come,” Dianne Hattle, an indepen- care. This year, MHCC is im- he said. dent nurse practitioner from plementing a goal to minimize Hattle said her clinic and Encampment Town Cheyenne, opened Willow that percentage by offering MHCC may be able to have a Creek Family Medicine, a new more services. good working relationship and part-time facility in Saratoga, “We want to bring the pro- trade services. Council: Water supply June 18. The new clinic resides viders here instead of them Hattle said, especially in a at 211 N. First St. next to the having to travel for services,” rural state like Wyoming, in- Family Dollar in Saratoga. Hill said. dependent nurse practitioners and WHAT Fest “I’m just glad that we have a Hattle said her new clinic, are important for patients and By Doug Radunich choice now” for health care, said although not part of a hos- nurses alike. However, there construction company, for Carrie Craig who has a future pital and not overseen by a are not many independant Two mid-summer busi- the water supply project appointment with the clinic. physician, can also offer some nurse practitioners in Wyo- ness matters, the Emer- May 23. Merrill Inc. was Currently, the clinic is open specialty services, keeping Car- ming, she said. gency Water Supply Project also granted a notice of to patients Mondays and one bon County patients in Carbon There are some in Cheyenne, and Riverside’s WHAT award for the project at the Wednesday each month. How- County. one in Laramie and one in Jack- Fest, were heavily dis- May meeting. ever, Hattle has higher expec- Hattle’s clinic is unique in son, Hattle said. cussed at the recent En- With WHAT Fest cov- tations for the new Saratoga that it operates independently Those clinics are useful be- campment Town Council ering its second year in clinic. from physicians, a feat possible cause they can offer rural meeting Thursday evening. Riverside July 26-27, coun- “We are hoping to be able to because the state of Wyoming health care, while at the same Early in the meeting, cil members expected En- build a practice so we can be allows nurses to practice inde- time providing working experi- the council approved May- campment and Riverside there five days a week,” Hattle pendently. ence for nurses starting in the or Greg Salisbury to sign residents and business said. “It looks like it’s going to “Since Wyoming is such a field, Hattle said. the contract for the town’s people to be more accept- happen pretty quickly.” rural state and there is a lack “My ultimate goal is to get NP Emergency Water Supply ing and less apprehensive Thanks to a growing number for practitioner care, we are practice independently across Project, now scheduled for about the music festival, of patients and community encouraged to provide care,” the state,” she said. work beginning Aug. 1. The and more people attending support, Hattle said she thinks Hattle said. Hattle started nursing in project is set to be worked than last year. Members of a five-day-a-week clinic is very Hattle’s clinic in Saratoga 1992 and started her first in- on under PMPC Civil En- the council said they had a reasonable for Saratoga. can fulfill most general health dependent clinic in Cheyenne gineers in Saratoga, and better idea of what to ex- The idea for a clinic in care needs, and offers some in 2008. had already been approved pect after witnessing 2012’s Saratoga was not originally in special services like cardiology Hattle said she started small at a previous town council WHAT Fest, and discussed the cards, she said. The idea and pediatric care. However, with only six exam rooms, but meeting. It needed the possibly setting up a task blossomed after some of her Hattle said, as independent later expanded to 11 rooms. mayor’s official signature force, with a large amount patients who traveled for treat- nurse practitioners, her clinic Hattle also expanded her staff before startup. of police officers covering ment suggested opening a clinic knows its limitations. to include two more nurse prac- Gary Steele, civil en- the area, to ensure bet- closer to home. “We practice independently, titioners, a cardiologist and two gineer for PMPC, was in ter safety for the two-day “I was already seeing sev- but we have very good rela- part-time echo techs. attendance representing event. eral patients from Saratoga, tions with our physicians in Hattle said she remains very the company at Thursday’s The council ended the and they requested us,” Hattle Cheyenne because we know our hopeful to expand a full-time meeting. The town coun- public meeting by going said. “We decided to fill that limitations,” she said. operation in Saratoga. cil previously approved a into executive session, for request.” Some of the “community “If we can fill it and be there $130,122 bid from Merrill the purpose of discussing The need for more health care support” the new clinic has re- five days a week, we will be there Incorporated, a Cheyenne personnel matters. services in Carbon County is a ceived comes from MHCC and five days a week,” Hattle said. The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 9 stststststststststststststststststsststst Leaders luncheon members discuss Showcase business support your treasures! From Grandma’s attic By Doug Radunich or support them. Sneddon Community-minded in- mentioned the importance to the quilt you finished yesterday. dividuals discussed the of having new or surviving importance of business businesses in small towns, ststststststststst relations and collabora- such as Encampment, tion at the Saratoga/Platte where not many businesses Bring your quilts to the Valley Chamber of Com- are available anymore. merce-sponsored Lead- “We are losing our busi- Saratoga Museum ers Luncheon, held last nesses, and in Encampment Wednesday at the Platte itself there is no retail,” she July 25-29. Valley Community Center. said. “It’s hard to support The luncheon, catered our community when there ststststststststst by the Hotel Wolf, was led isn’t really anything there by incoming Chamber Vice to support, and that’s why I President Addie Fletch- really try to put efforts into Quilt show is er, who is also a co-owner working with the economic at Hood House Bed and development corporation, August 2 & 3 Breakfast. Those in atten- trying to see if we can get dance included Dana Little, something back into that Chamber Administrative part of the Valley. We’ve Platte Valley Community Center Assistant, Alyson Sneddon, got Chez Booze, a mechanic ststststststststst owner of Wind Swept Ac- and a hair and nail salon, so counting and Tax Services, that’s what we have left in For more information, Chris Shannon, principal Encampment.” of Prancing Antelope log Burton added she admired contact Kim Givens at 307-326-5511 and timber frame building the community involvement company, Mitch Bangert, of the businesses that have Chamber Treasurer and lasted several years locally. Sponsored by the Saratoga Museum owner of Harrison’s Guest “I admire businesses that tststststststststststststststststsststststs House and Guide Service, have been here a long time, tststststststststststststststststsststststs stststststststststststststststsstsstsst Joe Elder, Saratoga Town she said. “A lot of it is be- Treasurer, Lisa Burton, cause they got their name Saratoga Recreation De- out, either through the partment Director and Joe radio, newspaper, flyers or Parrie, Director of Member being involved in the com- Services for Carbon Power munity. You’ve got Shive- and Light Inc. ly’s, the Wolf and lots of The meeting’s discussion different ones that give back included talk of what was to the community, and I admired most about local think that’s all part of the businesses and ways to help longevity.”

The smell of Wednesday morning!

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Saratoga Sun fi le photo Brought to you by: Cowboy cooking is one of the many events during the Grand Encampment Cowboy Our Past Will Surprise You! Paperman’s Recycling Gathering, from Dutch oven cooking to the Encampment/Riverside Lions Club barbeque to the Cowboy breakfast. Be sure to bring your cowboy appetite. 904 West Walnut Rawlins Service • (307) 328-2740 Saving the Earth one box at a time. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm (307) 326-8082 Cowboys set to sling The Platte Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited wishes to express our sincere appreciation sustenance and song to everyone who helped make our Staff report fill of fun from music and 11:30 a.m. An evening concert 2013 three-day Wounded Friday marks the beginning poetry, a Dutch oven cook- will be held at 7 p.m. at the En- of a weekend fi lled with cow- off is slated for Saturday. campment School gym. Tickets Warrior Event boy music and poetry, a Dutch Registration will begin at 7 for the evening show are $15 such a success, including the following: oven cook-off and stick horse a.m. with judging at 11 a.m. (tickets available at the door). Participating Veterans and Staff at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center rodeo. Contestants in adult and Children 12 and younger can The 11th Grand Encampment youth divisions will compete be admitted into the evening Duane Cook, Director of Project Healing Waters, Wyoming Chapter Cowboy Gathering kicks off in three categories: main dish, concert for free. Project Healing Waters Participants Friday and runs into Sunday, bread and dessert. All ages Cowboy Gathering member- Platte Valley Trout Unlimited Participants open to anyone who wants to are welcome to participate. ships are also available with Susan Wallace & Staff, Saratoga Resort & Spa enjoy the festivities. There is no entry fee and cash prices beginning at $25. Deb Clark & Members of American Legion Post 54 Gary McMahan, known for prizes will be awarded to the Following evening events, Wyoming American Legion • Ben Whitfi eld his original cowboy music and winning entries for each cate- another less formal music and Wyoming Military Offi cers Association yodeling, will share the main gory. Cooking will be held in poetry jam session will be held Tom & Dixie Arthur & Staff, Upper Cedar Creek Ranch stage with South Dakota poet Grand View Park For more at the campfi re in Grand View Mark & Suzi Dunning & Staff, Big Creek Ranch Ken Cook and the Green River information on the cook-off, Park. Jane Hill, Marshal Hill & Saratoga’s Finest 4-H Club duo Many Strings. contact Cheryl Munroe at 307- A cowboy breakfast is sched- D’Ron Campbell & Saratoga Girl Scouts Also expected to perform 327-5421. uled for Sunday morning. Liz Wood, Saratoga Sun • Kathy & Mike Moon during the weekend are GT The Cowboy Outfi t will hold Sunday, after the cowboy Hurley, Trinity Seeley, Steve the annual stick horse rodeo breakfast, Ken and Becky Valley Foods • Mike McWain & Platte River Pizza Moulton, Ken Kreusel, Wash- for children of all ages begin- Kreusel will conduct a cowboy Old Baldy Club • Dave Sturm, Silver Spur Ranches tub Jerry, Ernie Martinez, Doc ning at 11 a.m. church at 1 a.m. McMahan will Vicki Richards, Wyoming Veterans Commission Mehl and Jason Swedlund. Saturday at Grand View follow with a presentation on Dr. Dean & Tonya Bartholomew • Ron Escobedo This year’s events will begin Park. Cowboy music and po- how to yodel. Mike & Connie Patterson, Hack’s Tackle & Outfi tters with open mic music and poet- etry will be presented on the The Grand Encampment Bob & Sierra Smith, Great Rocky Mountain Fur ry in Grand View Park in En- stage in the park beginning Cowboy Gathering is orga- Susan & Larry Barttelbort • Larry & Esther Neasloney campment on Friday, followed at noon with performances by nized by ranchers, musicians, Dr. Steve Hays • Jan & Tony Seahorn • Terry Walsh by the campfi re program. Both the featured entertainers and poets and writers living in Sandy & Jeff Streeter • Carol & Jim States • Ken Kandolin events will feature a variety of several other artists. the Valley as a way to help Sandy & Wayne Hubert • Bob Surber • Kent Smith musicians, poets and anyone Western Writers of Amer- preserve and promote cowboy Sarah Laughlin • Chris & Jim Gill • Rex Hohnholt wanting to participate. The ica will assist in the Cowboy and ranching culture. John & Dani Ellis • Mike Smith • Bud Fackelman host of the event, Daron Little, Gathering by selling books For more information, call is expected to debut some of and CDs at Grand View Park. 307-327-5558, 307-327-5465 or We sincerely appreciate your support and participation! his songs from his forthcoming The Encampment-Riverside visit www.grandencampment- We apologize for any unintentional omissions album. Lions Club will serve a free gathering.org. If you still haven’t had your lunch at the park beginning at The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 11

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Shane Stevens scored a top score of 74 in bareback Bullfighter Kyle Magee goes flying through the air Amatuer saddle bronc rider Kevin Noel eats dirt after Dallas Rohrig is thrown from a bull at the Platte River Rodeo Rand Selle scored a 67 Friday night as the top scorer riding Saturday night. after a bull scooped him up with his head Friday. being bucked off Saturday night. Saturday. None of the competing bullriders scored over the weekend. in the Saddle Bronc competition. The Platte Valley Rodeo Association held its 17th Annual event at Buck Springs Arena Friday and Saturday

Bullfighter Kyle Magee gets tossed over rodeo clown Tim Pope’s barrel. Pope is inside the barrel.

Brady Wakefield attempts to Kyler Scott scores a 53 in the saddle bronc competition. Jack Tyner and his gravity-defying calf earn second place in tie-down roping with a Freckles the bull shows his disdain for bullrider Travis Weber Friday night at the Platte River Rodeo. The longest lasso a calf in the tie-down roping Scott was the lone saddle bronc scorer Saturday. 15.67 time. Official results were not available as of press time. bullride of the weekend was six seconds. An eight-second ride is required for a score. competition Friday night.

Tim Pope, of Encampment, puts on his clown makeup before the rodeo Jacek King, of Skiatook, Okla., loses his boot during the Haney Stevenson keeps a tight hold of the calf as he Amateur barrel racer Telitha Bergeson comes around the third barrel Saturday Friday. Pope was a rodeo clown for 35 years before retiring. He now boot race Friday night. Burris Berger won the race after dismounts Friday night. night at Buck Springs Arena. Bergeson had a time of 21.30 seconds. volunteers at the Platte River Rodeo. King had to stop and put on his boot. Photos by Liz Wood Page 12, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 13

Bullfighter Kyle Magee gets tossed over rodeo clown Tim Pope’s barrel. Pope is inside the barrel.

Photo by Zachary Laux Veterinarian Bob Merlo stands in front of his clinic in Saratoga on North East River Street. Bob started the clinic about three years ago with Rene Hodges. Merlo moved to California Monday to be closer to his son and to receive better treatment for his cancer. Veterinarian leaves Saratoga ‘Not just about me’ after three years of service

By Zachary Laux of his clients. eventually move there. what he was getting into when Within a span of three or four Moving to California may “He has been a tremendous The treatment is done by he moved to Saratoga with his months, Merlo had spayed and have been easier for Bob Merlo, asset to the community helping removing blood from the body son three years ago. neutered more than 40 cats at considering his situation. with the younger people. He was and treating it with a protein, “I didn’t come here to practice an estimated cost of $75 per cat. His doctors are there. His a pretty good football coach,” and then injecting it back into medicine,” Merlo said. “I came Merlo said, by conducting cancer treatments are available said Saratoga resident Gary the body. Merlo said he did and here to semi-retire.” Merlo knew the project, he prevented 415 there. His son and family are Herold who wandered into his continues to do well with the he wanted to serve the commu- kittens from being born. Merlo there. clinic July 10. Herold didn’t procedure. nity in some way, but wasn’t said he did the procedures on his But Merlo didn’t want to leave know of Merlo’s departure until “I didn’t know I was going to sure how. It wasn’t until one own time and money, until oth- the community high and dry then. live a year. Now, I am feeling year later he decided to open ers heard of what he was doing. without a veterinarian to take Merlo didn’t want to leave confident I am going to live for a part-time clinic in Saratoga “Once people got wind of it, over, he said. Saratoga. two more years,” he said. with the help of an animal they started jumping on board,” “It’s not just about me,” Merlo “It’s not by choice that I want Although life in California groomer Rene Hodges. he said. said. “I have established rela- to leave, but it’s a ‘Have-to’ may be easier for Merlo, he will “The longer I was here in the Several companies and indi- tionships with people here and situation,” Merlo said. “I have miss his profession, specifically community the more demand viduals donated labor or money those are meaningful. You don’t been going to California for the working in Saratoga. there was for small animal, so toward the cause. just get up and leave those kinds last two years every month for “Every day is different. Every I got my Wyoming license and Merlo didn’t see his actions of things.” medical treatment in addition day there are new challenges I started doing house calls,” he as a clinic operation, but as a After more than a year search- to treatment in Laramie and it and every day there are new said. public service to the community. ing for a replacement to fill has gotten to the point where all relationships formed with new Merlo’s services soon explod- “We as veterinarians are in- Saratoga’s veterinarian needs, my family is in California and patients and clients,” he said. ed, and in a span of two years, volved in public service and also Merlo is moving to California all my doctors are in California.” “The reason I am in this profes- he served about 900 clients. public health,” he said. to be with his 17-year-old son Merlo has prostate cancer sion is because it is never the In that time, Merlo and Hodg- He said it helps with sanita- Mike. that is metastatic to the bone, same.” es underwent a project in 2011 tion and prevents the spread of As of Monday, Merlo has left and is terminal. For the past Merlo said one of his favorite to capture and spay and neuter disease. “It needed to be done Saratoga to be closer to his fam- several years, Merlo has trav- things about the Saratoga clinic feral cats in the area, and then and it needs to continue.” ily, leaving veterinarian David eled between Saratoga, Laramie is the sense of community that release them. The first year Merlo said he enjoyed serving Everston, of Laramie, in charge and California for radiation takes place right at his doorstep. they did it, their efforts were the Saratoga community, even of the clinic. treatment and other newer Saratoga resident John Col- met with community members more so than when he lived in “I’m really excited that he’s treatments. lamer walks through the door tripping the traps set to catch Illinois. here to take over,” Merlo said. Merlo’s son was a sophomore with his dog and takes a seat. the cats. He said the best part of “It is going to be a good contribu- attending Saratoga High School A few moments later, Herold “I guess they thought we were Saratoga was the people be- tion to the community. … This when doctors discovered the walks in and they begin to chat. killing the cats,” Merlo said. But cause they are real. is the best case scenario.” cancer was metastatic. Merlo has coffee ready every that wasn’t the case. Merlo quit “I came to an unreal place Everston said he will run the “The treatment I had to have morning for just such occasions. for a while until February, when to a real place, and now I am Platte Valley Small Animal done, I couldn’t get it here. I had “This is a typical day. This is he started doing it again on a going to an unreal place from Clinic as a satellite from his to go to California,” Merlo said. what happens,” Merlo said as quieter basis. a real place, and believe me, main clinic, Alpine Animal Hos- Mike moved to California at the two men began talking. “It’s “I started doing it on a daily when it gets too unreal, I’m pital, located in Laramie. that time, knowing his father like a holiday.” basis and I kept it quiet for a coming back here for a visit,” Merlo will be missed by some would frequently be there, and Merlo wasn’t sure exactly long time,” he said. Merlo said. The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 15

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Photo by Zachary Laux Pictured is the Bear Trap in Riverside. The bar and grill will be the venue for the tenth annual WHAT Fest, a Wyoming music festival. The Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District would like to thank the following for utilizing our WHAT Fest music Natural Resource Education Program. CARBON COUNTY CARBON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 Jacinda Waldrip Brenda Morgan Susan Neuwerth Diane Nuhn festival eXpands Mary Conway Cathy Lynch Cindi Miles Jake Johnston April Maddox Annette Kelley By Doug Radunich With a large number of staying at local campgrounds Nikki Woods Sherry MacKay Going on its second year in artists from coming from Wy- or motels or for the full two Hilarie Schlager Alli Calvert Riverside with growing popu- oming, Colorado, Utah, New days. She also encouraged Jodi Martinez larity, the WHAT Fest two-day Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas donations for the WHAT Fest, Linda Butler UW EXTENSION musical festival is looking and Louisiana, Weber said which are accepted through Kathy Butler CARBON COUNTY at an even bigger and better the festival will now feature the “Indiegogo” website used Julie Goodwine Mae Smith turnout for 2013. three stages- a outside south for music festivals. Teresa Bares Cathy Craig Chelsea Martin Margaret Weber, owner of stage, outside north stage and “We’ve had people from Wy- Elaine King Carbon County Fair Association the Bear Trap Cafe and Bar in indoor acoustic stage- so acts oming, Idaho, Montana and Audri Morgan Big Brothers & Big Sisters Riverside, said WHAT Fest be- can perform simultaneously Colorado, and we’re always Brush Creek Kids Camp gan as a festival 10 years ago throughout the day. drawing in more and more in Cody, but was moved to the She said more than 110 people from out of town,” she Bear Trap last year for space nationwide artists submitted said. “We accept donations, purposes. She said the festi- music to be considered for the since the event is free and it val had grown so much with two-day event this year, and costs a lot of money to put attendees and artists over the that 37 of them, coming from this together. There are a lot years, to the point where a a wide range of styles, made of expenses that go into this, larger space was required. the final cut. some of which are little things “It began from a bunch of “We’ll have 37 artists, in- no one really knows about, so musicians and friends who cluding country, americana any help we can get is great.” thought this would be a fun and singer-songwriter artists, The WHAT Fest is free of thing to put together, and it and we’ll even have some charge and takes place Friday started with 50 or 60 people punk, ska, a DJ, and even a and Saturday, July 26 and 27, and just exploded from there,” burlesque troupe,” Weber said. at the Bear Trap Cafe and Bar Weber said. “It had outgrown “There’s a lot of word of mouth in Riverside along Highway the campground up there in that goes on about this festi- 230. Cody as the festival got bigger, val now, and it is becoming Music begins at 4 p.m. on so it was moved here because this big thing where so many Friday and 12 p.m. on Satur- we had plenty of room. In artists are trying to get in to day, and lasts until 1 a.m. on the past, it was mostly just play. We’ll also have arts and both days. Wyoming artists who played, crafts vendors who work with For more information on the but now we have bands who leatherworks, tie-dye and oth- event, visit www.whatfest. come from the Colorado Front er arts and crafts.” com. To make a donation, Range, Louisiana, Texas and Weber also noticed a large visit www.indiegogo.com and other states, so we’ve opened audience last year, including type “WHAT Fest 2013” in the up quite a bit.” people from all over the west search box. Page 16, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun Stock Growers & bear come to town

Compiled by Dick Perue town for a little fun and ex- Saratoga last Saturday morn- being hazed about the back Ault after a chase of about two Ironically, this column was citement”, reads the headline ing, (June 8, 1918) much to yards and alleys on the east and half miles over the hills written this week for a state- in a June 1918 issue of “The the amusement and interest of side of the river. Although pur- east of town. The bear was of side agriculture publication, Saratoga Sun”, the local week- the many tourists in town and sued by a number of hunters the cinnamon or brown variety but now seems appropriate for ly newspaper. the large number of transients armed with rifles, shotguns, and weighed 141 pounds. Local “The Sun” since a bear has been The story went on to relate, who had come to Saratoga the pistols and bowie knives, the bear-hunters pronounced him spotted in town this week— “There are but few towns, even day before to attend the stock animal managed to escape to be a two-year-old. July 15, 2013).—D.P. in Wyoming, where you can see meeting.” unharmed from the majority The animal was first discov- a real, live bear hunt pulled In part, the story continued: of his pursuers and made a ered near the bridge, and was “Bruin came down the river off inside the city limits, but There were exciting times for break for the hills, being final- leisurely swimming with the with tie drive and stopped in such a sight was afforded in a few minutes while Bruin was ly brought down by Raymond current of the river. He landed on the east side, near the old Scribner barn, and several men with guns were soon on his trail. After going through or over a number of wire and board fenc- es, the animal made his way 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Brought to you By: along the river bank to the rear Saturday, July 20, 2013 9-Noon, Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness of the Kincaid residence where 9-Noon, Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym he was intercepted by Mrs. Sunday, July 21, 2013 Kincaid and John Mannahan, 9 a.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center who ran down to the river edge 4 p.m., Saratoga’s Finest 4-H, Saratoga Library to see what the excitement was 5-8 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness about. 5-8 p.m., Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym The Mannahan boy ran into 6 p.m., Writers of the Valley, call 307-710-7734 the small patch of brush where Monday, July 22, 2013 the bear had taken refuge, 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room and the animal then ran out 8 a.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool through the front yard and 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness started across country for Elk 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library Mountain. When within a few 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library feet of the bear, the boy dis- 3:30-6:30 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Town Parking Lot covered what was the cause 4:30 p.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness cycling room of the excitement, and he Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:30 p.m., PV Arts Council meeting, PVCC also left the neighborhood for 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 5:45-6:45 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library distant points in the opposite 8 a.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool 6 p.m., Tae Kwon Do, PVCC multipurpose room direction. 8 a.m., Yoga, Saratoga Fitness gym 7 p.m., OddFellows, OddFellows Hall Several auto loads of tour- 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 7 p.m., ALANON, location varies, call 326-8668 ists were soon in pursuit, but 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 7-9 p.m., Men’s Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym Ault, mounted on a good horse, 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library Tuesday, July 23, 2013 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 8 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room was able to take a more direct 9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Knitters, Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge route and Bruin fell a victim 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Weight room open, Saratoga Fitness to his unerring aim with a 1:30 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, PV Lutheran Church, 326-5917 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym six-shooter. 4:30 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room For information on ALANON, call 326-8405 or 326-8723 No one is able to say just 5:15 p.m., Kiwanis meeting, Saratoga Senior Center 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library where the bear came from, as 5:30-7:30 p.m., Family History Center at LDS Church, 950 Hugus 5:30-6:30 p.m., Middle School Girls Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym he was not discovered until 5:45-6:45 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 6:30 p.m., Zumba, Saratoga Fitness gym in the center of town, but old 6 p.m., School Board Meeting, Central Office 7 p.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool hunters are of the opinion that 6 p.m. Kickboxing, Saratoga Fitness Gym 7 p.m., Knitting Group, Saratoga Library Did you know Farm Bureau can make it simple to secure he was crossing the valley 7 p.m., Saratoga Volunteer Fire Dept. Training Meeting, Firehouse your family’s financial future? from one range of mountains 7-9 p.m., Men’s Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym Encampment/Riverside Community Events to the other, in search of new pastures. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Wednesday, July 17, 2013 (Carbon County Stock Grow- Thursday, July 18, 2013 1-6 p.m., Encampment Library 8 a.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool 4 p.m., Story Time, Encampment/Riverside Branch Library ers) President Schoonjans has 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 4:30 p.m., Beading Group, Enc./Riv. Branch Library been accused of smuggling 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 7 p.m., Encampment Planning Commission, Town Hall the animal in as a special 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym Thursday, July 18, 2013 amusement feature for the 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library benefit of visitors at the Stock 5 p.m., Hot Henna Tattoos, Saratoga Library 7 p.m. Book Discussion, Encampment Library Association meeting, but he de- 6 p.m., Tae Kwon Do, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library 7 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room clares the b’ar was none of his Friday, July 19, 2013 property. At any rate, Bruin 7 p.m., Al-Anon meeting, House west of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, Grand View Park 7 p.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool appeared at a most opportune Saturday, July 20, 2013 time to provide a variety of 7:30-10 p.m., Co-ed Volleyball, Saratoga Fitness Gym Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, Grand View Park thrills for our many visitors, Friday, July 19, 2013 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library 8 a.m., Water Aerobics, Saratoga Municipal Pool Sunday, July 21, 2013 and even aroused some inter- 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Weight Room, Saratoga Fitness Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, Grand View Park est on the part of the natives, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Vet Rep. Workforce Svcs., PVCC Monday, July 22, 2013 who are seldom stirred out of 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library, their peaceful tranquility after 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 1 p.m., Knitting group, Enc/Riv. Branch Library a long residence in a communi- 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library Tuesday, July 23, 2013 ty where many unusual things Noon, Platte Valley Community Readiness Team, PVCC 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library 5:45-6:45 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library happen. Email [email protected] with events for the community calendar. Saratoga Sun The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 17 Summer picnic coming soon

There were seven at the been in the hospital. Please us a chance by coming up and Carbon County Senior Centers Senior Center to play Bingo give us a call at 326-5564 and joining us. We have lost so Wednesday —Lasagna, chilled milk Tuesday. Two-dollar winners we will do our best to help you many lately that I worry about tossed salad, garlic bread, Monday — Swedish were Janet Lasco and Winnie out. If you are 60 or older, or this program. Please come up fruit cup, peanut butter, meatballs, noodles, squash Allen. Dorothy Miller and Win- the spouse of someone 60 or and support us. cookie, chilled milk blend, wheat bread, melon nie Allen shared a $2 round as older, you are eligible to join I do have the forms for the Thursday — Chef’s cup, chilled milk did Berneil McCord and Janet us for lunch for the low dona- Elderly and Disabled tax pro- choice Tuesday — Pork roast, Lasco. tion of just $3 a meal. We feel gram. The qualifications for Friday — Roast beef, oven baked potatoes, beets, Berneil McCord and Dorothy that is a great price for a meal this are: you must be at least mashed potatoes and gra- wheat roll, applesauce, Miller shared the $5 blackout this size. Give us a call and 65 years old, or have turned vy, wheat roll, watermelon, chilled milk round. come join us. Tickets make a 18 in 2012 and are totally dis- There were two tables for great gift for that hard-to-buy- abled. You must have lived in Duplicate Bridge this week. for person. the state of Wyoming for the High winners were Pat Bailey year 2012, and had income of and Sheila Johnson. Second $17,500 or less for a single per- high went to Marilyn Walck Saratoga son, and $28,500 or less for a The Sun will honor the and Bob Johnson. married couple. So if you have We would like to invite the Senior these qualifications, please Saratoga Volunteer Fire working class to come join us stop in and get a form or call Department on its 90th for lunch. Even if you work Center ahead and I will be happy to until noon, if you call in we By Sue Howe help you fill them out. birthday in the July 31 issue. can set you up, and when you We will be having our sum- come in you will be able to get mer picnic here at the center Call Liz at 326-8311 to add your meal and start eating and It has been brought to my at noon on July 27. We will relax a few minutes before you attention people are saying not be delivering any lunches your name to the salute. have to get back to your job. they will not come because so you will have to join us We serve from noon until about they are afraid of sitting in here. We will have barbeque 12:30 p.m., so you are never too someone’s seat. The seats are hamburgers, potato salad, late to come eat with us. not assigned at the Senior watermelon, chips, pop and a We are always happy to Center. I have tried to stress dessert. Be sure and get your deliver you a meal if you are that to everyone I come in name on the list so we can cook under the weather or have just contact with, so please give enough for everyone. From July 8 through July right of way, no insurance, 14, the Saratoga Police De- operating a vehicle with partment responded to 125 improper equipment and calls including the following property damage. Saratoga Sun • 326-8311 classifications: July 10 911 hangup (1); Agen- Jacob Severns, of cy assistance (2); Alarm Saratoga, was arrested for (1); Ambulance (2); Ani- contempt of court. mal problem (3); Bar check July 11 (4); Burglary (2); Business Christi Smith, of Saratoga, Awana kids, Big Brothers Big checks (30); Citizen assist was given a verbal warning (7); Civil standby (2); Dog at for dog at large large (3); Barking dog com- Jordan Whittecar, of Sisters brighten up Deseret plaint (4); Dog impounded Saratoga, was arrested for (1); Lost dog (3); Dog tag minor in possession and a At Deseret Health and Re- lx won Blackouts. On Friday, assisted on the keyboard with (4); Domestic disturbance warrant. hab, residents enjoyed many the Big Brothers/Big Sisters traditional religious music. (2); Controlled substance July 13 activities throughout the week. kids with Julienne Lembke On Monday morning, eight problem (1); Fingerprints Laurel Lesco, of Saratoga, The Activity Department offers came to help residents during residents met for Resident (6); Fish and Game (1); Hot was given a verbal warning a wide variety of activities each Bingo. They passed out book- Council, discussing concerns pool check (25); Informa- for dog at large. week to meet the residents’ marks that they had made. about living at the facility. tion report (2); Larceny (1); July 14 interests, as well as the phys- Our Bingo helpers were Gloria For Lunch Out at the Lockout (1); Traffic accident Ryley Giacometto, of ical, mental and psychological Rakness and Connie Hood. Saratoga Senior Center, three with damage (1); House Saratoga, was issued a ci- well-being of each resident. residents had beef fajitas on watch (2); Record check (1); tation for possession of a Volunteers have been making Deseret Monday, and five residents Reddi (1); Suspicious per- controlled substance. our patio and garden look bet- had fish sandwiches on Friday. son, circumstance (4); traffic Kyle Giacometto, of ter. On Sunday morning, the Health & On Tuesday morning, Pastor complaint (1); Travelers as- Saratoga, was issued a ci- Awana kids from the Saratoga Tim Easterling offered Bible sist (1); Unsecure premises tation for possession of a Missionary Alliance Church Rehab Study to five residents. His (1); VIN serial number in- controlled substance. planted flowers on our patio. wife, Debbie, assisted on the spection (3); Wanted person Kyle Giacometto, of They were accompanied by By Tom Mansfield guitar. (1); Welfare check (1) Saratoga, was arrested for Tonya and Dean Bartholomew. On Tuesday during supper, 43 homes are currently on burglary, criminal entry Brian Manley, the husband of Teense Willford sang and the house watch program and larceny. one of our nurses, has been Residents enjoyed watching played country western music and one person is on the Jake Hamann, of weeding our garden. movies during the week. Ev- for 24 residents. home alone program. Saratoga, was arrested for Games throughout the week ery evening several residents On Wednesday morning, burglary, criminal entry provided fun and laughter. On watched Turner Classic Mov- Janice Kerpan gave seven Warnings, citations and and larceny. Sunday afternoon, five resi- ies. On Tuesday afternoon, ladies beautiful hairdos, and arrests: A male juvenile, of dents played Uno with Sonny four residents watched the Brenda Zeiger gave Nail Care July 8 Saratoga, was arrested and Behonek winning. On Mon- DVD movie, “Dear John”. to five residents. Jacob Fluty, of Saratoga, released to parents for bur- day afternoon, five residents On Sunday afternoon, four We wish to thank Carol Lee was issued a citation for dog glary, criminal entry and played Yahtzee with Dora residents took Communion and Doris Beckman for the at large. larceny. Martin winning. On Wednes- from Reverend Helen Young donation to Bingo of small Kelly Sachtjen, of A male juvenile, of day afternoon, 13 residents of the Saratoga Presbyterian stuffed animals. Saratoga, was issued a ci- Saratoga, was arrested and played Bingo, and on Friday Church. The Activity program relies tation for dog at large released to parents for bur- afternoon, 12 residents played On Sunday afternoon, Sha- on volunteers to enhance resi- Ryley Giacometto, of glary, criminal entry and Bingo. Frank Jereb and Jea- ron Hughes of the Abundant dents’ lives. If interested, please Saratoga, was issued ci- larceny. nette Baker won Four Corners. Life Fellowship led church call 326-8212 and ask for Ac- tations for failure to yield Nadine Caleb and Phillip Prou- for six residents. Doris Davis tivity Director, Tom Mansfield. Page 18, July 17, 2013 The Saratoga Sun

Macy Marie Shockley

Erin and Luke Shockley an- nounce the birth of their daughter, Macy Marie Shockley, born June 27, 2013 in Cheyenne where the couple made their home. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Candy and Steve Moulton of Encampment. Maternal great-grandmother is Betty M. Vyvey, also of Encamp- ment. Paternal grandparents Photo courtesy of Dawn Kennada are Penny and Jack Shockley of Members of the Elk Mountain Community Youth Choir. Cheyenne. Elk Mountain choir Wyoming landowners gets youths singing honored at Game and By Doug Radunich young musicians, but the second one Spreading the joy of music among was open to the public,” she said. local children, the Elk Mountain “Our next one will be in October Fish ceremony Community Youth Choir is rehears- and open to the public. We have our ing and looking for more new mem- recitals here at the church because By Doug Radunich Casper Region bers who love to sing. it has the best acoustics and sound As part of their three-day public Eastgate Ranch LLC The choir is led by director Dawn travels nicely.” meeting and tour in Saratoga, members Kenneda, a three-year Elk Mountain For each hour-long rehearsal, of the Wyoming Game and Fish Depart- Cody Region resident who has a bachelor’s degree Kenneda said students warm-up and ment and Commission honored the 2012 Landowners Wasim and Helen Has- in music, with a focus in vocal per- then rehearse, or learn new pieces for Landowners of the Year at an awards san, and managers James and Kendra formance. She taught privately for future performances. They also spend ceremony July 9. Stuart from the 91 Ranch 12 years and publicly for four, and the first half of rehearsal working Dinner and glass trophies were pre- Landowners Craig and Eric Geving leads worship every Sunday at the technique, tone, blend, style, reading sented at the Spur Outfitters’ Elk Hollow and Bob and Mona Model from MC Elk Mountain Community Church music and singing without looking at Lodge between Saratoga and Encamp- Land and Cattle with the help of her two daughters. music. The second half of rehearsal is ment, where WGFD Director Scott Landowner Allen Hogg from Lazy BV Looking to share her love of music spent working on songs to perform. Talbott and WGFC President Michael Cattle with youth, Kenneda began the choir Covering a wide range of styles, Healy welcomed and acknowledged those The Larsen Family, landowners, and last September and rehearses with Kenneda said the choir sings ev- in attendance. According to the WGFD, managers Rich and Abby Herman from them at the Elk Mountain Communi- erything from old pop songs, Latin the 2012 Landowner of the Year award is the Larsen Ranch Company ty Church each Friday. She said the hymns, traditional choir pieces, gos- presented to Wyoming landowners who Landowners Ronee and Mike Hogg choir currently has four Elk Moun- pel songs, classical pieces and sacred have demonstrated outstanding practic- from Hogg’s Black Diamond Cattle tain youths and six Saratoga youths, hymns. es in wildlife management, habitat im- Landowners Dr. Lenox Baker and Greg and has been a great way to keep “I like to pick songs that are rep- provement and conservation techniques Luce and managers Dan and Darcy them busy and involved in music. resentative of things we’re learning, on their properties. Morris from the Pitchfork Ranch “My two daughters who wanted or songs that include things like Award recipients are nominated by vocal lessons inspired me to start two- or-three-part harmonies or vocal any department employee and selected Pinedale/Jackson Regions the choir, and in Elk Mountain there support and blend,” she said. by the regional leadership teams as mod- Landowner Jody Boeckman from the aren’t a lot of musical opportunities The choir currently rehearses at el citizens for the conservation, ethical Dead Shot Ranch for kids,” Kenneda said. “We started 10:30 a.m. at the community church, use and stewardship of Wyoming’s nat- Landowner Maggie Miller from the with four and then jumped to six, and but Kenneda said that time will ural resources. Honorees from different Grindstone Cattle Company then this summer we jumped to 10 change to Friday afternoons or eve- regions around Wyoming were given Landowner Zack and Patti Roberts members with the help of flyers and nings once school starts up again. trophies, with the list included below: from the Roberts Cattle Company word of mouth. It took a while for “Music has always been a part of Landowner Mike and Tara Miller from word to get out, and the community my life, so the biggest thing is watch- Sheridan Region Miller Land and Livestock has been very supportive. It has been ing the students develop confidence Landowners Ryan and Teresa Landowners Doug and Lynda Vickrey really cool to watch the kids sing and as musicians and find harmonies that Fieldgrove from Fieldgrove Ranch from Vickrey Ranch grow vocally.” sound good,” she said. “Your voice Landowners Frank and Ann Nataros Kenneda said the choir is open to is the one instrument you can carry Laramie Region and manager David Stephens from all fourth- to 12th-grade students in with you wherever you go. I would Landowner George Southworth from Beaver Creek Ranch Carbon County who have an interest like to include as many students as JY Ranch Landowners Norman and Barbara in singing. The choir held its second possible, and I would love to see con- Pape from Pape Ranches Incorporated performance June 18, and is prepar- tinued growth and expansion.” Green River Region Landowners JJ and Julia Healy from ing for its third one in October, which The Elk Mountain Community Landowner Gene Carrico from Dexter the Double J Ranch Kenneda said will include patriotic Youth Choir currently meets every Peak Ranch The Wagstaff Family, managers of the songs. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday Wagstaff Ranch “We’ve had two performances so at the Elk Mountain Community Lander Region Landowners Freddie and Amanda far, with the first one being a closed Church. To sign up a child, call Dawn Landowners Steve and Susan Pokorny Botur from the Cottonwood Ranches recital for family to break in our Kenneda at 307-348-7311. from Pokorny Ranch The Saratoga Sun July 17, 2013, Page 19

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CARBON COUNTY SCHOOL All submitted RFP’S shall be proposed construction schedule Advertising 3,100 right away is recommended. DISTRICT No. 2 AND sealed and must be received at and the socioeconomic study at Community Education 9,600 WYOMING SCHOOL the Carbon County School Dis- the Offi ce of the Industrial Siting Vehicle/Equipment 3,800 BY: HANS F. HEHR, CPPB FACILITIES DEPARTMENT trict No.2 Administrative Offi ces Division in Cheyenne, Wyoming or Repairs PROCUREMENT SERVICES MAN- NOTICE TO TESTING & located at 315 North 1st, Saratoga, at the Carbon County Library, 215 Fuel 5,700 AGER INSPECTION CONSULTANTS Wyoming, at 2:00 o’clock a.m. on West Buffalo, Rawlins, Wyoming. Insurance 9,250 July 30, 2013. RFP’S may be de- Seminar/Travel 7,000 Legal #6152 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS livered in person, via United States Dated this 1st day of July 2013 Program Seedlings 2,000 Published in the Saratoga Sun Mail or parcel service; letters of Industrial Siting Division Tire Tanks 12,000 July 17, 24 and 31, 2013 Notice is hereby given that the interest will not be received by Department of Taxes 1,300 Carbon County School District facsimile transmission, e-mail, or Environmental Quality Self-funded projects 12,000 No.2, (P.O. Box 1530) 315 North any other electronic or telephonic Fourth Floor West Election Expenses 3,800 PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE 1st, Saratoga, Wyoming, and the means. Only RFP’S that have been Herschler Building Total Expenses 898,624 Wyoming School Facilities De- received by the Carbon County 122 West 25th Street Net Cash Available -197,222 In accordance with the Carbon partment has issued a Request School District No. 2 Adminis- Cheyenne, WY 82002 County Zoning Resolution, notice for Proposals (“RFP”) from fi rms/ trative Offices, at the address, Telephone: (307) 777-7369 Ending Cash Balance 59,486 is hereby given that the Carbon individuals for Materials Testing time and date listed above, will be Fax: (307) 777-5973 County Board of County Commis- & Inspection services in con- considered. Email: kimber.wichmann@wyo. Legal #6161 sioners will hold a public meeting nection with Hanna Elementary gov Published in the Saratoga Sun to consider an update to the Plan- School (“the Project”). Carbon County School District No. July 17, 2013 ning & Development Department’s 2 reserves the right to reject any Legal #6152 fee schedule, including building The Project will be constructed and all RFP’S received that are not Published in the Saratoga Sun permit, sign, fl oodplain, solar ac- utilizing the DESIGN-BID-BUILD, deemed to be in the best interests July 10 and 17, 2013 WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF cess and variance applications and delivery model. The anticipated of the school district. The School TRANSPORTATION copy charges for publications and Hard Bid for construction costs District further reserves the right employee time for assistance as set for the Project is $5,434,159. The to cancel or amend the RFP mate- Saratoga-Encampment- LEGAL NOTICE by resolution. The purpose of the scope of project will be available rials and Contract Documents at Rawlins Conservation District INVITATION TO BID fee schedule update is to off-set with the RFP materials discussed any time and will notify all persons FY2013-14 Proposed Budget the County’s expense of process- below. requesting proposal documents The Wyoming Department of ing said applications. The public accordingly. Beginning Cash 256,708 Transportation will receive sealed meeting will be held on Tuesday, The RFP materials, the contract bids in the Offi ce of the Procure- September 3, 2013, beginning at documents, and other important Janice Peterson, Clerk, Board of Revenues: ment Services Manager, 5300 1:30 P.M., located in the Carbon information will be available for Trustees Mill Levy 229,000 Bishop Blvd., Building No. 6189, County Courthouse, Commission- download by visiting the SFD Interest Income 800 Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009-3340, ers’ Room, at 415 W. Pine Street, website: Carbon County School District #2 Seedling Trees/Projects 3,200 until 11:00 A.M., August 14, 2013, Rawlins, WY. The public is invited Saratoga, Wyoming Tire Tank Sales 5,000 at which time they will be publicly to attend. http://www.wyoming.gov/ State Funding 8,824 opened and read for FURNISH- loc/03302010_1/Pages/default. Legal #6154 Rental Income 54,504 ING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE Prior to the Board of County Com- aspx Published in the Saratoga Sun Grants 400,074 AT THE WAGONHOUND REST missioners meeting, the Planning July 10 and 17, 2013 Total Revenue 701,402 AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid & Zoning Commission will review Steps Cash Reserves 245,960 inspection will be held at 10:00 the proposed update to the fee • Step One – Click on the “Proj- A.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at schedule at their regular meeting ects” link and choose “Upcom- Public Notice Operating Expenses: the Wagonhound Rest Area located on August 5, 2013. The public is ing Projects” from the drop- Medicine Bow Fuel and Pow- Payroll 200,600 at Milepost 267.19 on I-80, west invited to attend. down menu er, LLC Notice Concerning Employee Benefi ts 36,000 of Laramie, Wyoming. Only bids • Step Two – Under Hanna Ele- Permit DEQ/ISC 07-01 Program Expenses/ 464,474 received on Wyoming Department To review the proposed fee sched- mentary School, select “Click Wyoming Industrial Siting Range Ecologist of Transportation bid forms will ule, please visit the Carbon Coun- Here to Learn More” Council Bldg. Maintenance/ 26,500 be considered. Bid forms and fur- ty’s website www.carbonwy.com • Step Three – Click on the link Repairs ther information may be obtained, or call the Carbon County Planning under “Download Procurement The Industrial Siting Division has Dues and Subscriptions 12,000 without charge, by going to http:// and Development Department at Documents” received Medicine Bow Fuel and Convention 5,000 www.publicpurchase.com, logging (307) 328-2651. • Step Four – Click on Hanna Power, LLC’s proposed change Equipment 6,500 in and clicking on Bid No. 13- Elementary School under the in construction schedule and Telephone 4,800 301DA. You must be registered s- Carbon County Planning & De- Professional / Technical Ser- socioeconomic study. The permit Solar Panels 45,000 with Public Purchase to log in and velopment Department vices tab on the left side of the is for an industrial coal to liquids Professional Fees 10,200 view bids. If you are not registered, page. facility located in eastern Carbon Postage 800 click on the “free registration” but- Legal #6163 • Step Five – Click on “Download County about 10 miles north of Offi ce, Shop & 7,600 ton and follow the registration in- Published in the Saratoga Sun Project PDF” and enter informa- the Town of Elk Mountain. The Field Supplies structions. The registration process July 17, 2013 tion. public may review a copy of the Utilities 9,600 takes up to 24 hours, so signing up

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By Doug Radunich been to three national senior A number of local athletes games,” Stewart said. “I’ve also competed and received several ran in a lot of the events that medals at the 2013 Wyoming Saratoga has had.” Senior Olympics in Casper As fi rst-time competitors in July 10-13. the senior olympics, Dan and Saratoga resident Armand Jean Runner of Saratoga com- Zahn, 77, took home six fi rst- peted for events in the 55-59 place wins in the track and fi eld age group. Jean received fi rst events at the senior olympics. place in the 800 meter run, 5K Zahn, a competitor in the se- run and high jump, and second nior olympics for more than 10 place in the 200 meter run. years, received gold medals in “I enjoyed watching the peo- the javelin throw, standing long ple who are in their 80s and jump, softball throw, discus 90s, some of them are just so throw, shot put and high jump. inspiring,” she said. “They may He also took home a third- not be the fastest people, but place bronze medal for the they finish everything, even long jump. the 1500 meter run.” The even older Darrell “Whit- As a swimmer, Dan placed ey” Stewart, 85, achieved fi ve fi rst in the 50 meter breast- gold medals Friday. Stewart, stroke, 50 meter sidestroke, who lives in Encampment and 100 meter sidestroke and 25 turns 86 in November, said meter backstroke, and second he received his gold medals in in both the 100 meter breast- the 5K race/walk (47 minutes), stroke and 200 meter breast- 100 yard race/walk (1 minute stroke. He also placed fi rst in 36 seconds), 100 meter dash the standing long jump, and, (1:9), 200 meter run (slightly like Jean, was amazed by the more than 2 minutes) and 200 performances of the athletes meter race/walk (2:11) Friday older than him. morning. “I can tell you that it was an “The events were back to inspiration watching these peo- back, and I received the fi ve ple who were 20 or more years medals all in one morning from older than I compete at such a 7 to 10:30 a.m.,” he said. high level,” Dan said. SHIVELY Stewart said he participat- As one of those being in great ed in the senior games since shape for their age, Stewart HARDWARE CO. he was 62 years old, and has said he challenged anyone his 119 E. Bridge • 326-8383 received more than 30 medals age to get out and try the senior SALE ENDS 7/21/2013 from the games since then. He games for the fun of it. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon-Fri also ran in local events while “It’s not that my times in the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat living in the Platte Valley. events were that great, but I “I have received 35 to 40 challenge any other 85-year- Senior Olympic medals from old man in Carbon County to bronze to gold, and I’ve also do the same,” he said.