Hog Park hit by minor `quake
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Hog Park hit by minor `quake
The Platte Valley’s Newspaper Since 1888 The Saratoga Sun WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 19, 2014 • VOLUME 128 • NO. 16 • $1 3 In the Sun: Helping Hands set for Thanksgiving dinner Exiting CCSD #2 board members thanked By Mike Dunn [email protected] T H SARATOGA PL TT A Tremors were barely noticeable in as far away as the 230/130 junction T E C ON IN 130 R AL NT E R D E ENCAMPMENT RIVER E DI I IV 230 V RIVERSIDE ENCAMPMENT 70 230 EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER 41.041˚ N, 106.903˚W DEPTH: 2.7 km (1.7 mi.) HOG PARK RESERVOIR WYOMING COLORADO Saratoga Sun infographic by Keith McLendon The epicenter of the 3.3 magnitude earthquake was between Hog Park Reservoir and the continental divide in the Sierra Madre mountains. Hog Park hit by minor ’quake Reservoir undamaged, tremors felt in Riverside By Erik Gantt [email protected] The United States Geological Service (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.3 earthquake at 3:02 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 in the vicinity of Hog Park Reservoir. The earthquake was reported at a depth of 2.7 km (1.68 mile) at latitude 41.041°N, longitude 106.903°W, which is approximately 29 miles south of Saratoga. Some residents of Encampment and Riverside felt a brief, light tremor resulting from the earthquake. Riverside resident Steve Flauding said he was sitting in his easy chair on Saturday afternoon when he heard glass rattling in his house and felt the ground rumble 9 Board to lose three members 130 N OR Encampment Lady Tigers keep winning JPB to meet council on Sewer ordinance SINCLAIR RAWLINS 7 “for just a second.” His wife Sherry was sitting on the couch and Steve said she thought it was just the wind. After they looked up the earthquake on the internet, Steve was proven right. Penny Walters, of Encampment, was scanning one of the weather websites she frequents Saturday afternoon when she saw a red marker indicating an earthquake near town. After a little research, she posted information on her Facebook page, which was then shared by the Town of Encampment. Walters said she did not actually feel the earthquake. According to the USGS ShakeMap, residents of Saratoga should not have felt any tremors from the quake. Hog Park Reservoir is owned and operated by the City of Cheyenne. Brad Brooks, Engineering and Resource Manager for the City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities, said none of the instruments or cameras that monitor the reservoir show any indication of damage to the dam. The city is not automatically notified of seismic events under a magnitude of 5.0 and the state engineer does not require a physical check of dams for events under 5.0 according to Brooks. The city has a series of instruments and cameras that collect data on their dams continuously. The data Continued on page 3 The Carbon County, Saratoga Impact Joint Powers Board (water and sewer board) wants to work with the Saratoga Town Council in order to put the sewage ordinance to rest. At their Nov. 12 meeting, the water and sewer board voted to meet with the Saratoga town council to discuss Ordinance 828. The ordinance, which has been postponed in the third reading since Sept. 16 town council meeting, will raise sewer fees for Saratoga residents in order to pay back a State Land Investment Board (SLIB) loan for the wastewater lagoon outfall project. Representatives from the board were present at the Nov. 18 town council meeting to discuss the ordinance and plan on establishing a workshop with town council members. In order to expedite the process, the board also agreed to drop a section of the sewer ordinance which would increase sewer fees in apartments and mobile homes. That rate was proposed after it was discovered residents living in apartment and mobile home dwellings would pay lower sewer fees than single-home residents. “I think we need to split these two ideas up,” water and sewer board member Ed Glode said. “We are going to get swallowed up in this. (Town engineer Chuck Bartlett) has to get this thing to SLIB …” Water and sewer board members were in favor of following town attorney Tom Thompson’s suggestions to the town council at the Nov. 4 meeting. Thompson recommend the council pass an ordinance which states the town can raise rates up to $7.20 to fund the project and pay back the loan. He added the council should pass a resolution which would detail where the money would go and who would pay what share of the costs. As it was written, Thompson said the ordinance was too cluttered and depended on the council changing the rate in July 2015. Under a resolution, the council could detail where the increased fees would go and it could also be amended in one meeting, whereas a ordinance detailing the fee would have to under three readings before it could be passed. The $7.20 increase could be lower and is dependent on sewer rate estimates and the cost of the project which will be available in the next fiscal year. Though there is no official deadline on the ordinance in order to receive the SLIB loan, Bartlett said there are time-sensitive costs with the project. Costs for the project can increase the longer it takes to pass the ordinance. Additionally, an environmental impact report needs to be completed before construction on the project takes place. Board vacancies after election Will Faust, Richard Raymer and Glode will remove themselves from the water and sewer board when they take office on the town council in January. Raymer and Faust won council seats in the general election, and the Ed Glode is the mayor-elect of Saratoga. Board member Sue Howe, who serves on the town council, will remain on the water and sewer board. The departures will leave only four of seven positions filled on the board — the bare minimum for a quorum. The remaining members will be board chairman Don Price, Glee Johnson, Sue Howe and Tim Lamprecht. The self-removal of Glode, Faust and Raymer was anticipated by the board at the October water and sewer board meeting. As a precautionary measure, the board paid the annual bills at that meeting. Glode is the county representative, and Raymer and Faust are town representatives to the board. Town clerk Suzie Cox will advertise the upcoming vacancies this month. The next regular water and sewer board meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Saratoga Town Hall. Sun Weather HI HI HI HI HI LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW 36˚ 15˚ Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph. 32˚ 16˚ 35˚ 34˚ Slight 16˚ Thursday Mostly Friday Partly sunny, sunny, with a high near with a high near 35. 32. Friday Night MostT h u r s d a y N i g h t ly cloudy, with a low Mostly cloudy, with a around 16. low around 16. New Moon Nov. 22nd 14˚ Saturday A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy. Saturday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy. First Quarter Nov. 29th HI 24˚ Chance 8˚ 24˚ Chance Sunday A chance of Monday A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, snow showers. Partly with a high near 24. sunny, with a high near Breezy. 24. Sunday Night A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Weather provided by the National Weather Service Page 2, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun THANK YOU to the citizens of Encampment for your support. 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Call For details. 110 1st St. • Saratoga 326-8264 The Saratoga Sun is proud to be your community newsleader Recycling Tidbit of the Week Over 144,000 newspapers come into Saratoga each year. Do you recycle yours? Join us in recycling. Brought to you by: Paperman’s Recycling Service Saving the Earth one box at a time. (307) 326-8082 UPCOMING EVENTS November 24, 6 p.m. Football/Volleyball Banquet Sponsored by the Booster Club Great Hall November 27 Happy Thanksgiving! December 5, 4 p.m. Missoula Children’s Theater Theater December 5, 6 p.m. Festival of Trees Auction and Gala Produced by the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Great Hall December 6, 2 p.m. Missoula Children’s Theater Theater Obituaries Ruth Lucille Doherty Ruth Lucille “Ruthie” Doherty, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Cheyenne. She was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Anselmo, Neb. and had lived in Saratoga most of her life before moving to Cheyenne in 2012. Ruth worked as a library aid for the Saratoga elementary and middle school. While living in Saratoga, she was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Council of Catholic Women, and a museum docent. She was very active in the community and the senior center. She was a member of a lady’s golf club, a Helping Hands volunteer, and a popcorn popper at the Rawlins National Bank. In her earlier years, she was a 4-H leader, a member of a homemakers club and a bowling league. Ruth enjoyed tending her flower garden. She is survived by five children, Joseph (Patty) Doherty, Frances (John Browning) Mosher, and Elizabeth Todd all of Cheyenne, Patrick (Cathy) Doherty of Gillette and Kathleen (Mike) Moon of Saratoga; two brothers, Charles Downey and Dale Downey; fifteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Doherty; parents, Joseph and Lillian Downey; siblings, Joseph Downey, Louis Downey, and Frances McCoy; son-in-law, Jim Todd and two grandchildren, Allen Mark Moon and Brandy Moon Smith. Vigil for the Deceased will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Saratoga. Funeral liturgy will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father August Koeune as celebrant. Interment to follow at the Saratoga Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Saratoga Senior Center or the Platte Valley Community Center. Friends may sign her online guestbook at www. wrcfuneral.com. Birth announcement Blake Dawson Miller Mack and Josie Miller, of Saratoga, are the proud parents of a son, Blake Dawson Miller, born on Nov. 4, 2014 at Ivinson Memorial hopsital in Laramie, Wyo. He weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz and was 19 inches long at birth. He joins siblings Aaron, Taylor, Michael and Haley. Maternal grandparents are Ralph and Robin Jump of Saratoga. Paternal grandparents are Mack and Dee Miller, of Saratoga, and paternal great-grandmother Dorothy Miller, of Saratoga. Town of Saratoga News Planning commission tables fencing ordinance By Mike Dunn [email protected] The Saratoga Planning Commission is going to take more time to examine the fencing ordinance. At their Nov. 13 meeting, planning commission members decided they would wait until a full board is present to make a decision. There were only four members of the seven-person board present at the meeting. The planning commission has discussed revising the ordinance since April 2014. The commission also deliberated establishing a sub-committee to finish an ordinance, though no action was taken on the matter. The public hearing, held before the regularly scheduled meeting, heard arguments for and against raising the front yard heights. Resident Kani Siefert said she was in favor of raising the fence heights in town. She said a four-foot fence in the front yard, with 75 percent visibility in fencing up to seven feet, would help keep the deer out of her yard. Siefert said deer have been accessing her front yard and destroying her garden. Keeping deer out of yards has been the primary reason behind the ordinance being altered. After talking with constituents, board member Tom Knickerbocker said he has heard more comments against raising the fence heights than for it. He also said after researching other ordinances on front-yard fences, most municipalities restrict any type of fencing above four feet. Knickerbocker said his main concern with taller fences is safety. Even with 75 percent visibility above four feet in front-yard fencing, he said there can be situations where visibility restrictions cause potential hazards. “I think we should keep it the way it is,” Knickerbocker said. “I think there are safety issues here … when I speak to the residents about this issue, the ones who speak against increasing the fence heights heavily outweigh those who speak in favor of it.” Another concern board members say needs to be addressed is how allowing higher fencing will impact the integrity the appearance of the neighborhood. Members discussed the possibility of having all residents within one block of the resident of a proposed fence increase sign off before a fence can be built. After deliberation, the commission decided to table the ordinance for a later meeting. The next Saratoga Planning Commission meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Saratoga Town Hall. The Saratoga Sun’s December 7, 4 p.m. Jubilante Ensemble Concert Theater Christmas Candle is coming Nov. 26! For more information, please visit our web site at www.pvcenter.org, click on calendar of events or call 326-7822. Get your ad in by Friday, Nov. 21! December 6, 5:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland Sponsored by the Valley Service Organization Great Hall The Saratoga Sun November 19, 2014, Page 3 a d y i r F ’ S d a o le! o G ‘ 20% Store Wide Valley News weekend -long Sisterly sounds OFF an ALL good things including Vendor stuff Sale Nov. 26 thru Dec. 1 Don’t get black & blue on black Friday, come to Encampment and have a GOOD Friday! REGULAR HOURS: 705 Freeman, Encampment • (307) 327-5298 Mon., Thur., Fri., & Sat.: 9am-5pm Sunday: Noon-5pm KITTENS! We have many kittens available. Boys or girls, long or short hair. Ad sponsored by Photo by Liz Wood Lillian Maskell, right, and Annabella Maskell play violins at the Blackhawk Gallery’s open house Thursday night. Laura Morrow, owner of Laura M, announced she is combining the gallery with her store to re-open April. See more photos on page 10 Deep Sweep To help sponsor pet ads, call 326-8311 Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter 2711 E Murray, Rawlins, Wyoming 82301 • (307) 328-4534 Monday-Friday 3pm-5:30pm Appointments at other hours available. Helping Hands readies for annual Thanksgiving Dinner Annual dinner now in its 19th year By Erik Gantt [email protected] Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) is gearing up for their 19th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner will be held from12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 27, at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 218 Spring Ave., Saratoga. The dinner service is not affiliated with the church, they only provide the space. This year’s menu includes roast turkey and dressing, baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green peas, beverages and pumpkin pie for dessert. Take-out dinners are available, and those who want meals to go can call to place their order starting at 11:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving day. Everyone is welcome to the dinner. PVHH member Gertrude Herold said the dinner generally includes a lot of families, including grandparents, parents and their children. According Herold, the dinner caters to families who had a busy week and have not had the chance to fix a dinner, or groups looking for some holiday camaraderie. Herold said all of the food is homemade and the ingredients are donated by people from the community. Volunteers with PVHH prepare all of the food, except the turkeys, at the parish hall starting the day before Thanksgiving. The Hotel Wolf donates the cooked turkeys. On Thanksgiving day, volunteers gather at about 6:30 a.m. to begin preparing the food. The volunteers tend to get into the holiday spirit. Herold said, “everybody is in a good mood and we just have a fun time.” Anybody that wants to volunteer is welcome to come down to St. Anne’s Parish Hall and join in the fun. In the past, they have had youth volunteers from Rawlins and the local Boy Scouts troop to help with the dinner. PVHH has been together for more than 20 years. They now have seven board members and 10 to 15 volunteers, according to Herold. “When we started helping hands, it was people in the community that just wanted to volunteer their time and [after a] couple of years we said ‘Hey, you know what we’d like to do, is we’d like to give the whole community a dinner’,” Herold said. For more information on the PVHH Thanksgiving dinner, call Gertrude Herold at 326-5496, Merlin Hoopes at 326-8668 or Marilynn Verplancke at 326-8190. Local truck driver recognized for 52 years of safe driving Staff Report Don L. Peters, of Saratoga, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) for 52 years of safe, accident-free driving of a commercial tractor-trailer. The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program is sponsored by Shell Rotella and is designed to recog- nize and reward OOIDA members for their safe, accident-free years while operating a commercial vehicle. Safe driving awards are available to all eligible OOIDA members who qualify based upon the number of years for which the member has operated a commercial vehicle without being involved in a preventable accident. Hog Park ... would show a failure of the dam in the form of an instantaneous water level drop or significant flow increase from the dam outlet, according to Brooks. If such an event were to occur, the city has emergency action plans in place and the Forest Service and Carbon County Sheriff’s office have copies of those plans. If OOIDA is the national trade association representing the interests of small-business trucking professionals and professional truck drivers. OOIDA was established in 1973 and is headquartered in the greater Kansas City, Mo. area. The Association currently has more than 151,000 members from all 50 states and Canada. continued from page 1 the Hog Park dam were to fail, the Forest Service and the sheriff’s office would be contacted immediately and residents downstream of the dam would be notified by authorities of what action is necessary. According to Marshall Payne, Safety and Security Officer for the City of Cheyenne, the emergency plans include maps that show inundation (flood) areas that include how fast an area would be flooded and how deep the water would get. Brooks said during the summer the dam is frequently examined during maintenance operations, but access is limited to snowmobile or snowcat this time of year. The Saratoga Sun is proud to be a part of our wonderful community! Page 4, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Opinion/Editorial Learning from the master O n Thursday, I had the privilege of attending a question and answer session for the media with legendary journalist Bob Woodward. In case you don’t know who he is, as a young reporter, Woodward, along with Carl Bernstein, exposed the Watergate scandal and covered the ensuing political and legal turmoil that led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon. He has two Pulitzer Prizes and has authored or co-authored 12 books that have been number one in the nation for non-fiction best sellers. Most everybody knows about “All the President’s Men,” which was made into a movie. How many journalists can say Robert Redford played them in a movie about a book they wrote? Only one that I know of. Ok, now that my man crush on Mr. Woodward has been firmly established, let’s get to what I learned from his visit to Cheyenne where he spoke to the Wyoming Business Alliance, college students and members of the Wyoming media. “Realize it’s a great job” Woodward reminded journalists not to let the state of newspapers, 24-hour news channels, politics, economics or anything else turn us permanently pessimistic. What we do is inherently exciting. He asked if anyone had a boss that convened the staff and said “let’s go out find something boring to write about. We are not covering ‘the routine’ enough.” The crowd laughed. Even in the Valley, we have plenty of news happening outside of the routine. Heck, we even had an earthquake this weekend. Personally, I need to remind myself that the routine news of the Valley, town maintenance, school events and the like, are important, but there is plenty of exciting and unusual news to report as well. Erik the Read By Erik Gantt Yet another thing I will try the morning and had the final to work harder at. election results at 10:30 p.m. Through a team effort we were “Truth at night, able to have the results in the lies during the day” next day’s paper, but those Woodward asked the group days do wear on you. of journalists if they reIn the end, I think it is m e m b e r e d w h e n h e a n d worth it, but I have to be honCarl Bernstein got their est. I am not a young reporter best information during the at the Washington Post and I Watergate scandal. It was at don’t think I will be putting night; usually at the end of in years of 80-hour weeks to a long work day. Woodward ramp up my career in jourtold the crowd that if you nalism. want to be better at your job, work harder. “Everyone has a box There are days when this is in the attic and you don’t not really what I want to hear. get there in the first inSome days I wish the news terview” would just plop down in my Woodward used this anallap and snuggle up for a cozy ogy to say that persistence ride into great journalism. gets a reporter the meat of the That just doesn’t happen. story. Especially when dealing We put in some seriously with difficult topics, it takes long days here at the Sun. time to win the confidence of Election day is a perfect ex- your sources. ample. We got here early in From my limited experi- “What are the bastards doing today?” Woodward said he wakes up many days thinking, “What are the bastards doing today?” For instance, he used the example of the energy business in Wyoming and trying to finding interesting angles on the story and how the government is affecting the trajectory of our state. I have a hard time imagining myself getting up in the morning and pondering what the “bastards” are doing in the Valley, it’s just too negative for me. But I can see myself getting better at pondering some of the harder questions of the day. ence, here in the Valley that can mean years of trustworthy actions on my part so the people bringing me stories or are my source of information trust me. I will not be looking to physically climb into anybody’s attic and dig through the boxes, but I do hope that people will trust me to do the right thing with the information they give me. Sometimes that means reflecting on a situation long enough to determine the motives of my sources and sometimes that means going forward with a story that will not make me popular. I am truly thankful for the short “master class” I was able to take with Mr. Woodward. I have a long way to go before I can approach his level of journalism, but I am content to have a vision of what to strive for. Photo by Erik Gantt Bob Woodward delivers the keynote address to the Wyoming Business Alliance Thursday. Errata Correction Photo courtesy of Robert Herring. The Saratoga Sun’s Christmas Candle is coming Next Week! Call Liz at 326-8311 to get your ad in by Friday, Nov. 21! Robert J. Herring is in the LZ (landing zone) in Vietnam after jumping 10 to 15 feet from a helicopter. Herring was preparing to do a sweep through an area of operation. The Saratoga Sun erroneously reported he was on a training exercise on page 14 in the Nov. 12 edition. The staff at the Saratoga Sun apologizes for the error. Clarification Vietnam veteran Steve Wilcoxon made three trips to Vietnam before a medical evacuation, not three tours as reported on page one of the Nov. 12 edition of the Saratoga Sun. Saratoga Sun • Established in 1888 Publisher: Gary W. Stevenson Office Manager: Sue Stevenson General Manager: Liz Wood Advertising/General questions news and editorial questions [email protected] Reporters: Mike Dunn School board, Sports Town of Saratoga government [email protected] Erik Gantt Sports and general news Riverside/Encampment govt. [email protected] Graphics & Layout: Keith McLendon Advertising copy/Artwork: [email protected] Submission deadlines are Monday at Noon 116 E. Bridge Ave. Saratoga, WY 82331 (307) 326-8311 The Saratoga Sun is published every Wednesday, by Saratoga Sun Inc. Entered as Periodical matter at the post office at Saratoga, Carbon County, Wyoming. USPS 482-040. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Saratoga Sun, P.O. Box 489, Saratoga, WY 82331. 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The Saratoga Sun November 19, 2014, Page 5 Valley news Snowy range closed for winter Staff Report A portion of WYO 130 over the Snowy Range between Laramie and Saratoga is closed for the season due to limited visibility and snow accumulation, the Wyoming Department of Transportation according to a Nov. 17 press release. Westbound travelers will encounter the closure at the Green Rock Picnic Area near milepost 36, about 8 miles west Centennial. For eastbound travel, the closure begins near milepost 48 east of Ryan Park. The high elevation portion of the highway is closed annually in late autumn when relatively low traffic, combined with increasing snow accumulations, make plowing operations impractical. WYO 70 over Battle Pass remains open, although typically that stretch of highway closes within days of the WYO 130 closure. Before traveling WYO 70 or any state highways in winter conditions, visit www.wyoroad.info or call 511 within the state to get road condition updates. PVCC promotes Small Business Saturday By Erik Gantt town can use that money [email protected] for curbside improvement The Platte Valley Com- and infrastructure projmunity Center (PVCC) ects. is using social media to “When you leave the promote Small Business county and go to Laramie, Saturday, Nov. 29. Cheyenne or Casper the Joe Elder, Executive money does not stay in our Director of the PVCC, community.” said, “I was just trying Elder also said local to think of a way, from businesses support many the community center p r o g r a m s w i t h i n t h e perspective, to promote community and at local local shopping during the schools. He said this is holiday season.” particularly important The idea he came up to him because his chilwith is to promote one lo- dren benefit from locally cal small business a day, supported activities and starting on Wednesday, educational programs. Nov. 19, on the PVCC “It’s the gift that keeps Facebook Page. Anyone on giving, because if you’re who shares the post pro- buying locally that money moting that days busi- stays here in the form of ness will be entered into sales tax and that business a drawing for a $20 gift is then going to then docertificate for that busi- nate to something my kid ness. One winner will be might be doing at school,” picked each day of the Elder said. contest. According to Elder, his The contest should have family has also made the the added advantage of personal commitment of promoting the community doing all of their Christcenter Facebook page as mas shopping in the Valwell. ley this year. Elder said it is importAs of Friday, Elder alant to keep holiday shop- ready had 14 business that ping revenues within the are officially participating county. in the promotion and at County and town resi- least 12 more that have dents reap the rewards of verbally committed. The sales tax disbursements businesses are located in and the participation of Saratoga, Encampment local businesses in the and Riverside. community. For more information “I live here, I want to pro- on the promotion or to mote the local businesses sign your business up here as much as possible. call Elder at (307) 326Because that money mul- 7822. Visit the PVCC tiplies and stays here in a Facebook page at www. lot of different ways.” facebook.com/PVCCenAccording to Elder, one ter?rf=211821825502350 of the town’s biggest sourc- and like it to see the feaes of revenue is sales tax tured businesses and pardisbursement. He said the ticipate in the contest. Buck mule deer poached near Baggs Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson is looking for information on a buck mule deer killed on the morning of Nov. 3, on Weber Mesa, just north of Baggs, near the radio tower. The antlers were sawed off of the head and the back straps and three quarters were taken. “This deer was poached out of season and probably was a rather large deer,” Olson said. “Some local hunters found the carcass and reported the incident on the Stop Poaching Hotline. More help is needed to catch these poachers and I am hoping someone saw something that could help me solve this case.” Anyone with information on these or any wildlife violation may also call the Stop Poaching Hotline at 1-877-WGFD-TIP (877) 9433847. Tips may be reported to Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson at (307) 383-2160 or online at wgfd.wyo.gov. Tips may also be reported to the Green River Game and Fish Office at (307) 875-3223. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 if the information leads to a conviction. The Saratoga Sun’s Christmas Candle Nov. 26! Page 6, November 19, 2014 Community Calendar Brought to you by: The Saratoga Sun South Valley News Training for town employees Encampment Town Hall closes for the holidays By Erik Gantt [email protected] The Encampment Town Council said the Encampment Town Hall will be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving day, Nov. 28. Town hall will reopen for business on the following Monday. At the monthly town council meeting, several trainings were approved including sending up to eight fire fighters to the Mid-Winter Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Knitters, Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 1:30 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, PV Lutheran Church, 326-5917 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 4:30 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 5:30-7:30 p.m., Family History Center at LDS Church, 950 Hugus 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 6 p.m., Zumba, Saratoga Fitness gym 7 p.m., Saratoga Volunteer Fire Dept. Training Meeting, Firehouse 7-9 p.m., Hot Chocolate Pops, Saratoga Library, 7-9 p.m., Men’s Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 8 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 6 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 6 p.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness gym 7 p.m., Knitting Group, Saratoga Library 7 p.m., Beginning Yoga, Saratoga Fitness gym 7 p.m., ALANON, Building next to St. Barnabas Church 7:30-10 p.m., Co-ed Volleyball, Saratoga Fitness Gym Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 5 a.m.-4 p.m., Weight Room, Saratoga Fitness 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Vet Rep. Workforce Svcs., PVCC 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library Noon, Platte Valley Community Readiness Team, PVCC Noon-6 p.m., Children’s Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 9-Noon, Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 9-Noon, Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym 10 a.m./11:15 a.m., SMS Boys Basketball at Hanna 10-11:30 a.m., Platte Valley Food Pantry, 116 E. Bridge, Rm. E Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 9 a.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center 5-8 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 5-8 p.m., Dodge Ball, Saratoga Fitness Gym Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 6 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness multipurpose room 9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 4:30 p.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 5:30 p.m., PV Arts Council meeting, PVCC 5:45-6:45 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library 6 p.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness gym 6 p.m., AA Meeting, Saratoga Senior Center 7 p.m., OddFellows, OddFellows Hall 7-9 p.m., Men’s Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness 8 a.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi, Saratoga Fitness gym 10 a.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness gym For information on ALANON, call 326-8405 or 326-8723 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library 2-6 p.m., Children’s activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge 7 p.m., Cycling Class, Saratoga Fitness cycling room Did you know Farm Bureau has personalized insurance? Fire School in January, pesticide applicator class and recertification for Katrina Bergeson and an Operator Basic Class for Brandon Jones. The town council did not second a motion to approve a letter supporting the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service seeking a grant for pediatric child restraints for their ambulances. It was also announced at the meeting that the town of Encampment was awarded a $4,000 grant from the Carbon County Visitor’s Council. The money will be used for advertising and prize money for the Winter Carnival. Alyson Sneddon also had her lease for The Red Wagon retail space renewed for one year. The next regular Town Council meeting will be 7 p.m Dec. 11 at. at Encampment Town Hall. Riverside seeks consensus funding for park By Erik Gantt The town is looking into [email protected] whether or not an elected ofAll of the paperwork has ficial can be a South Central been submitted to the state Emergency Medical Service for a $46,977 consensus fund board member. Gary Stull grant to support mainte- said he has been told he cannance and upgrades at Rick not remain on the board since Martin Memorial Park. he has been elected to the Decisions on consensus Encampment town council. fund grant awards will be Plans were made to contact made in January. the Wyoming Attorney Gen- eral about regulations of joint powers boards in the state. The council also approved a building permit for Ron and Karran Bedwell who are looking to replace a building on their property. The next regular town council meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Riverside Town Hall. Stephenson moves to Riverside mayoral seat Ed Golden elected to town council By Erik Gantt [email protected] the national level. We have had representation from both parties in the past that did The Nov. 4 election brought some changes the people of Wyoming proud.” to the Riverside town council as Leroy SteGolden said it felt good to win the seat on phenson was elected mayor and Ed Golden the town council as, He said he didn’t know was elected to the council. people knew he was in Riverside. He folRon Bedwell is now an outgoing mayor, and lowed by saying that the people of Riverside Karran Bedwell did not win reelection to her asked him to run, so he did. He said with council seat. Fred Lorenz was reelected to 52 people in the town everybody gets their the council. chance and this time it is his chance to serve. “I am happy that the majority of the voters As the theme for those elected to seats in thought I would do a good job as mayor and I Riverside and Encampment, Golden didn’t appreciate their confidence,” Stephenson said. do anything elaborate to celebrate, although Stephenson was originally slated to run his wife bought him lunch the day after the unopposed, but Ron Bedwell entered the race election. after meeting the criteria for write-in votes Golden said he sees the town as being pretduring the primary election. ty stable, and doesn’t think the loss of the When asked if he thought their were any Bedwells will disrupt the council or make specific issues that separated himself and them less effective for the town. Bedwell, Stephenson replied, “Ron and I While voter participation was down nadid not agree on every issue in the last four tionwide. Golden noted there was strong years, but we did both agree that Riverside participation locally and he said that is needed to run smoothly and we were able to good to see. accomplish that.” As for the residents of Riverside, Golden In general, Stephenson said most of the said, “They are good people and they try to issues Riverside is currently dealing with take care of one another.” are fairly simple and he foresees the council Lorenz said he feels like the residents of being able to act with “careful consideration Riverside have placed their confidence in and thoughtful discussion.” him and he feels good about that. He said Stephenson said he did not do anything that his experience on the council over the special to celebrate the victory. “Lee Ann and last four years was probably the reason he I stayed up until the results were posted on was reelected. the county website and then I went to bed so “I really don’t see in major changes in the that I might get up at 4 a.m. and go hunting direction of the town or the council,” Lorenz the next day.” said when asked about the effect of the BedReflecting on the state and national elec- wells leaving and the addition of Golden to tions this mid-term year, Stephenson said, the council. “I miss the days of informed voting we expeNeither Ron or Karran Bedwell responded rienced in the past both in Wyoming and on to the Saratoga Sun’s emails or phone calls. Encampment/Riverside Community Events Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 1-6 p.m., Encampment Library 4 p.m., Story Time, Encampment/Riverside Branch Library 4:30 p.m., Beading Group, Enc./Riv. Branch Library Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library 7-9 p.m., Book Discussion Group, Encampment Library 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 9 a.m.-Noon, VFW Buddy Poppy Day Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 10 a.m., EJHS Boys Basketball vs Little Snake River 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library, 1 p.m., Knitting group, Enc/Riv. Branch Library Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library Club Notes VSO starts holiday planning The Valley Service Organization (VSO) met last Thursday to continue planning for its holiday events, including the Giving Tree, Winter Wonderland and a New Year’s Eve family dance party. VSO President Kate Sherrod said the date for Winter Wonderland was confirmed for Saturday, Dec. 6, following the chamber of commerce Christmas parade. At the Oct. 23 VSO meeting, the group decided to hold a family dance party New Year’s Eve at the Platte Valley Community Center with valley native Sam Platts and his band providing the music. “The party will be held early in the evening so it won’t conflict with more adult celebrations,” Sherrod said. In recent weeks, VSO has welcomed three new members: Patricia Terhune, Pamela Sandoval and Joanne Capellen. Community service projects the VSO has been working on include highway cleanup and weed pulling around the community center. “Anyone interested in learning more about VSO or becoming a member is welcome to attend our meetings,” Sherrod said. The Saratoga Sun November 19, 2014, Page 7 Education News Thanksgiving Service 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 Christian Community Church astor Join us for fellowship and finger food Call P at m Ti 59 for 3 1/2 miles north of Encampment 327-50e info 3512 Hwy 220 mor Open to the Public The staff of the Sun wishes you happy holidays! C al p preciation S A r e pec m toONE s i TIME ONLY! u Photo by Mike Dunn CCSD#2 Superintendent Jim Copeland, left, and board chairperson Diana Berger, middle, thank Janice Peterson for her service on the CCSD#2 board Board members thanked By Mike Dunn [email protected] Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD#2) board of trustees lost 24 years of experience at their Nov. 17 meeting . Bob Patton, of Hanna, Janice Peterson, of Encampment, and Laurie Johnston, of Saratoga, were graciously thanked by board members and community members for their service on the CCSD#2 board. Patton served as an Area 1 board representative for 16 years, and Peterson and Johnston both served as Area 4 representatives for four years. The exiting board members were handed plaques of appreciation by CCSD#2 Superintendent Jim Copeland. Patton, Peterson and Johnston will serve as board members until noon on Nov. 30. “I always appreciate board members because it’s not like there is great pay when you are serving as a board member,” Copeland said humorously. “But I really do appreciate working with great board members because they are needed in order to have great schools.” Many board members said they often turned to Patton’s experience when making tough decisions throughout the years. Patton served eight years on the board as Treasurer and eight years as Vice Chairman. Patton said when he joined the board in 1998, he wanted “to straighten everyone out”. However, he said he quickly learned he was one of nine people on the board, as he started to work with all of the other members. “It was really a great experience,” Patton said about being on the board. “I have enjoyed working with people throughout the district,” Patton said. “Everyone who works in the district is just fantastic. I am going to miss it.” Janice Peterson said her time on the board was a learning experience for her. When she traveled to other parts of state as a board member and visited other districts, she firmly believes CCSD#2 is one of the best districts in the entire state. “I feel very fortunate to have my kids educated here,” Peterson said. Johnston said she particularly enjoyed her time serving on the school board. She thanked all of the board members and wished the incoming board members good luck During public comment, retired Encampment kindergarten teacher, Linda Kraft, thanked all of the exiting board members for their service to their communities. She especially thanked Peterson for representing the residents of Encampment. “You all did a really good job of listening to everyone’s side, and I want to thank you all for being fiscally responsible — you kept us ahead of the curve,” Kraft said. Sitting board members Diana Berger, Jim Hinkle and Tonya Bartholomew, along with incoming board members James Sewell and Linda Crain, were sworn in as board of trustees. KayCee Alameda, who was not present at the meeting, will be sworn in at a later date. The next CCSD#2 board of trustees meeting is at 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the CCSD#2 Central Office in Saratoga. Saratoga native receives national award Staff Report Cindy Garretson-Weibel, director of the Agribusiness Division for the Wyoming Business Council, received the 2014 Outstanding Leadership Program Director Award at a national conference for the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL) in Lexington, Ky. Garretson-Weibel, the director for the Wyoming L.E.A.D. program, was presented the award by Rob Black of the Rural Ontario Institute and Dr. Joe Waldrum, executive secretary of IAPAL. “Garretson-Weibel received this honor for her vision, leadership and extraordinary commitment to excellence which has shaped the lives of many agricultural leaders as they serve Wyoming and the nation for the challenges ahead.” Waldrum said. “She is highly respected by her peers in leadership development in this country and internationally and we are proud to recognize her talents and impacts with this prestigious award.” The Outstanding Leadership Director Award was begun by Dr. Bill and Polly Pope in 1999. Dr. Pope began the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program in the late 1980s at Texas A&M University and was its first director. After his retirement from the university, he became the executive secretary of IAPAL and held this position until his death in 2010. He and his wife Polly felt that directors of these statewide leadership development programs were not being recognized for their efforts in these unique positions. The Popes believed innovative directors who were good teachers and whose programs were producing effective leaders for agriculture and rural areas should be showcased by this annual award. Garretson-Weibel is a native of Saratoga and grew up on the One Bar Eleven Ranch. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural communications in 1986. Before coming to the Wyoming Business Council, she worked for the Wyoming Stock Growers Association for over 12 years where she edited the monthly Cow Country magazine and served as the executive director for five years. Garretson-Weibel’s areas of expertise include livestock marketing, international agriculture, leadership development, organizational management and agricultural income diversification. IAPAL is a consortium of leadership programs in the USA, Canada and several other countries. Most IAPAL member programs have a two-year curriculum designed for up to 30 key leaders selected through application processes. Wyoming L.E.A.D. was established in 1984 with a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to establish a rural leadership program. Twelve classes totaling 204 men and women have graduated from the L.E.A.D. program since its creation. L.E.A.D. is sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council’s Agribusiness Division and the Wyoming Agricultural Leadership Council (WALC). The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. The Business Council provides assistance for Wyoming businesses and start-ups, helps communities meet their development and diversification needs and recruits firms and industries that complement Wyoming’s assets. For more information, please visit www.wyomingbusiness. org. $40/Single gift certificate* Massage 112 E. Bridge • Saratoga 214 W. Maple • Rawlins Bring in this ad for your special price* *One per customer 307-329-SOLE (7653) Light the Night 5 p.m., Friday November 21 Town Plaza, Sinclair Please join us as we light our beautiful 75-foot pine tree is dressed for the holidays with thousands of lights. Arrive at 5 p.m., Official Lighting of Tree at 6 p.m. Food & Hot Beverages Presented by the Town of Sinclair, Rocky Mountain Power and Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company Page 8, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Sunrise over Cow Creek PVCC’s ‘Shop Small’ giveaway Like PVCC on Facebook and check back daily between Nov. 19 and Dec. 24 for posts featuring a changing list of local businesses. Share these posts to win a daily $20 gift certificate! SAVE THE DATE Blackhawk Gallery’s Final Sale Nov. 28-Dec. 6. See our ad in next week’s Saratoga Sun for details! Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 The general public is invited. The Legion will be CLOSED all day Thanksgiving (Nov. 27). Photo by Liz Wood A recent sunrise paints the sky over Cow Creek Station, south of Saratoga. Donations sought for annual festival of trees Staff report The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the “Festival of Trees Gala and Auction” on Dec. 6 at the Platte Valley Community Center for its 12th year. Decorated trees and wreaths, gift baskets, centerpieces and other holiday décor and gifts are donated by individuals, organizations and businesses and then auctioned. Proceeds of the evening are to benefit the Chamber and a local charity. Anyone wishing to donate a decorated tree, wreath, gift basket, centerpiece or other holiday décor is encouraged to join the fun. The Chamber will be taking entries until Dec. 4. Items need to be delivered and ready to go by 3 p.m. on Dec. 4 when the public is invited to see all the beautiful items. A People’s Choice vote for the favorite tree or item is collected on Thursday and Friday. Ballots will be counted and the donor of the favorite item will receive a $50 gift certificate. The public can view the trees from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while enjoying hot cider and cookies. A small number of the trees will continue to be on display on Saturday evening during Winter Wonderland. Stacy Crimmins, Chamber Director, says “Families and groups of friends love to see the creative and unique trees. I am proud of the creativity and generosity shown at this event.” Stopping in on Thursday or Friday has become a Christmas tradition in itself, Crimmins said. The festival often showcases the wonderful gift items that can be purchased right here in the Valley,” Crimmins added. Entry forms are available by calling the Chamber at 326-8855. 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Hwy 130 South of Saratoga 3265551 Saratoga Middle School Boys Basketball Date OpponentTime Nov. 21 Desert School 4:30/5:45 p.m. Nov. 22 HEM 10/11:15 a.m. Dec. 5 Snake River 4/5:15 p.m. Dec. 6 Encampment 10/11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 Tournament TBA The tournament will be in Baggs • Home games are in bold The Saratoga Middle School boys basketball game Friday, Nov. 21 will be played at the high school gym. The Dec. 6 game will be played at the Community Center gym. The middle school boys basketball team will practice at the high school gym the high school men and women basketball start practice on Monday, Dec. 1 at which time they will practice at the Platte Valley Community Center Gym . Encampment Jr. High School Boys Basketball Date OpponentTime Nov. 22 Little Snake River 10 a.m. Dec. 5 HEM 4 p.m. Dec. 6 Saratoga 10 a.m. Dec. 14 Junior High Tournament TBA The Jr. High Tournament will be held in Baggs • Home games are in bold The Saratoga Sun November 19, 2014, Page 9 McKenzie Powell Cassidy Little Alyssa Barkhurst Sierra Loftice Lady Tigers net even more wins Coaches and players recognized for efforts on the court By Liz Wood [email protected] Four members of the Encampment Lady Tiger Volleyball team were awarded All-Conference awards at the end of the volleyball. One received All-State recognition as well. Alyssa Barkhurst, Sierra Loftice, Cassidy Little and McKenzie Powell received All-Conference honors with Barkhurst also getting an All-State nod. Considering the three of the top four placers at the state tournament were from the Southwest Conference, the girls joined an impressive list. Barkhurst, for the second year in a row received an All-State award making her a four-time recipient. Two in track for her freshman year and two in volleyball for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. The girls were not the only members of the team to be recognized. Head Coach Robin O’Leary received conference co-coach of the year in a tie with Bill Thompson. Assistant coach Jenn Anderson received co-assistant coach of the year. Barkhurst and Lofitice are on the first team All-Conference and Little and Powell are second team All-Conference. The first team is the top six girls in the conference and second team is the next eight girls, O’Leary explained. Little has received All-Conference in basketball, but this is her first All-Conference award in volleyball. “I was pretty excited because we have a really tough conference with Baggs, Cokeville and us in (the conference),” Little said. “It’s a pretty big honor to be put on that team.” Little said she and her teammates play really well together and she believes it brings out the best of all of her teammates on the court. Little was really pleased with how the team did this year and she looks forward to doing better next year. Little’s favorite part of the season was beating Cokeville at home. Little said she has a lot of respect for the Cokeville team. “It just made feel we are that good as well,” Little said. Loftice received honorable mention last year for All-Conference. As a sophomore, she said she was grateful for the award because it made her realize people do see all the hard work she and the team does on the court. Loftice she felt really good about four of six starters making All-Conference. “It was a confirmation that we are a good team. I knew in my heart we were a good team; this award showed other people realize it too,” Loftice said. Beating Cokeville at home was also Loftice’s favorite part of the season. “We knew they didn’t have two of their starters that night, but (winning) helped us get over that mental block,” Loftice said. Barkhurst said she was honored to receive All-State for the second year in a row. “It’s a great opportunity just knowing they voted for me and nominated me. It’s special because a lot of girls don’t get nominated,” Barkhurst said. “It feels great.” Barkhurst said her favorite part was making it to state and playing volleyball when the team played “Tiger” volleyball. “That was fun, and the success we got from that,” Barkhurst said. Barkhurst and Loftice both said they appreciated their coaches, family and fans who have supported them throughout the season. “I guess Coach Robin got co-coach of the year and she didn’t say anything about it,” Barkhurst said. Powell, who is still nursing a sprained ankle, is already looking forward to next year when her younger sister Paige and Noelle Peterson will be playing volleyball. “I am very grateful,” Powell said of receiving an All-Conference nomination. She also knows the competition to be a starter will be tough too, because like Powell, Paige is a strong hitter and blocker. O’Leary said she was really pleased to find out four of her six starters made All-Conference. “I felt like all four of them deserved it. It is really hard to get Encampment on the All-Conference team because of Baggs and Cokeville because they are so strong.” O’Leary said usually only two of her players are named to All-Conference, so when four were named she said that shows other coaches have respect for the talent of the Encampment girls. The conference coaches vote for coach of the year and with two different votes, there were ties between O’Leary and Thompson. “We couldn’t break the tie, so we just did co-coach,” O’Leary said. “It was a huge honor for me, especially to be co-coach with Bill Thompson. He is a coach I have admired since I was in school myself,” O’Leary said. “I have looked up to him and tailored our program after him because of his success level.” O’Leary said she respects him as a coach because of his ethics. Thompson has been the head coach at Cokeville for six years and assistant coach for 10 years before that. Cokeville won their fourth straight state title in volleyball earlier this month. O’Leary said Cokeville has won the state championship in volleyball 20 times over the last 30 years. “They have an outstanding program and I am still super pleased with our season,” O’Leary said. She was particularly pleased with the amount of compliments she received about her team and how they were respectful on and off the court. “There is only one state champion, but to be recognized with the respect, that means more than anything,” O’Leary said. Page 10, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Hellos & goodbyes at the Blackhawk The Blackhawk Gallery and Laura M hosted an open house Thursday night to celebrate the merge of the two businesses Stone sculptor Jerry Wood tells bronze artist Dawn Senior Trask what he likes about her art. Chris D’Amico and Debby Danford peruse the artwork at Blackhawk Gallery Thursday night. LeAnn Uhling, right, talks with Dixie Berger about her leather line. Photos by Liz Wood Debby Danford, left, and Trisha Kauffman enjoy visiting with each other during the open house. Susan and Steve Dyer visit with glass artist Trisha Kauffman during the Blackhawk Gallery open house. Blackhawk owner, Patty Lufkin, right, visits with Rosemary Erickson, left, and artist Dawn Senior-Trask. Carbon County School District No. 2 2014/2015 Speech Schedule Head coach Brenda Ostendorf Assistant coaches; Bailey Jackson and Gayle Wessel Date MeetLocation Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 March 6 March 12 March 19 May 8 May 23 June 13 Green River High School Cheyenne East High School (NEITOC Qualifier) Kelly Walsh High School Gillette High School NCHS (NEITOC Qualifier) Jackson Hole High School Wheatland High School Rawlins High School (co-hosting and competing) Greybull High School Worland High School Wyoming State Tournament Wyoming Wind River District NIETOC NCFL Grand National Tournament NFL Nationals Green River Cheyenne Casper Gillette Casper Jackson Wheatland Rawlins Greybull Worland Buffalo CWC Riverton Lincoln, Neb. Chicago, Ill. Dallas, Texas The Saratoga Sun November 19, 2014, Page 11 Good Luck Talk Jocks! Members of the 2014/2015 Carbon County School District No. 2 Speech Team are back row, left to right, Masiun Christie, Nina Ford, Gabby Clutter, Miya Zeiger, Bradley Killion, Leam Engel, Jacob Dickinson, Nick Smith, Garrett Wallace, Milo Hunter. Front row, Lydia Smith, Amber Williams, Shawneka Sifford, Katie Moore, Larrisa Ford, Katlynne Hytrek, Shelby Howe, Robin Gloss, Charles Watts. Not pictured, Chloe Tolbert, Tlyr Kozelisky and John Baur. 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Twenty-two students from Carbon County School District No. 2 signed up for the speech season this year, head coach Brenda Ostendorf said. Last year, the speech team brought home the 1A/2A state trophy. Ostendorf said she believes the excitement of the success the team has had the last two years has contributed to the speech team’s growth. “(The team) has an enthusiasm and compassion for their event and the team because they are emotionally committed,” Ostendorf said. Team members must compete in two events. “Last year, (the students) found it daunting, but after seeing the success and the number of points they gleaned, they have a hunger for more,” Ostendorf said. The team members are signing up for more than two events in many cases. Public Forum is a new category that the students are competing in this year and involves a partnership, like duets. Ostendorf said she has a young group competed in debate, too. The team had their first meet in Rock Springs two weeks ago and novice members returned with trophies. Robin Gloss earned first place in Panel Forum, with Katie Moore earning second place and Larissa Ford in third place. In the Panel Forum, the competitors are given a list of questions to prepare for a round table discussion. An evaluator listened to the questions and solutions presented by each member and ranked the responses and resolutions, Ostendorf explained. Effective participation includes supporting the information with facts and responding to the conversation, rather than presenting their own viewpoints. The Rock Springs Tiger Invitational Meet hosted 356 entries from 13 schools. Ostendorf said the novice members, which are new members to the team, participated in two events and observed several others. Seasoned members, Jacob Dickinson, Katlynne Hytrek and Nick Smith judged several events and Nina Ford judged debate events. The season officially begins with the meet in Green River on Dec. 12. Friday, Ostendorf invited two professionals for an onsite workshop in Saratoga, featuring Demond Wilson and Zane Fross. Ostendorf said Fross was impressed with the onsite visit and complimented the team on their dedication vision. “Where else in Wyoming Photo by Liz Wood Left to right, Larissa Ford, Robin Gloss and Katie Moore returned with trophies form their first meet of their speech career two weeks ago in Rock Springs. The girls competed in Public Forum, an event that has been re-introduced this season. Gloss earned first place, Moore took second and Ford was in third place. could I travel on a Friday night and have 22 young people listen to me talk about speech and debate,” Fross said to the team. Fross works with all teams throughout the state of Wyoming and is a District Tournament coordinator and works closely with the National and Speech Debate organization. Wilson attended the workshop via live chat and is the founder and president of The Perfect Performance. The speech team has two assistant coaches, Bailey Jackson and Gayle Wessel, who work along side Ostendorf plus several volunteer coaches. Ostendorf and Joshua Wood participated in the in the 2014 Wyoming State Coaches Conference held in Saratoga earlier in the fall. As a result of the conference, Ostendorf said Wood offered to assist in the compiling a CCSD#2 Speech and Debate Handbook presented to all of the team members and parents. Wood, a Saratoga Middle/ High School Speech and Debate Alumni, has experience in drama, humor, duet, student congress and extemporaneous speaking. For the first time, middle schoolers are involved in the speech team. Kailey Hytrek and Kirean Neville don’t qualify as competitors, but volunteer as congressional medal candidates. Also volunteering with the speech team is Fawn Hytrek, who is coordinating meals for the workshop presentations. Other volunteers include Gerald Dickinson in extemporaneous speaking; Linda Dickinson, Maggie Christie and LeAnn Uhling, interpretive events and John Zeiger, congress and extemporaneous speaking. Page 12, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Reflections from the Saratoga Sun Killed bear, Sharp testifies before Supreme Court, Snowy Range road closed and AIDS curriculum for CCSD #2 100 Years Ago Nov. 19, 1914 Tuesday, Forest Ranger Milt Ames, A. J. and Billy Kennedy. killed three bear in a den where they had hibernated for the winter. During the fall Ranger Ames had discovered the den, which was being fixed up for the winter by the bears, about a mile east of the ranger station in the Medicine Bow national forest. He reported this to the Kennadays, and the boys have been waiting all the time waiting for them to hole up. It was discovered that they had located and closed the den for the win- ter some time last week, so on Tuesday the men went up there, armed with picks, shovels and guns. They selected a place to dig directly over where they figured the bears was located, and began to work. They had dug to a depth of less than four feet. when the place caved in, letting them into the den. It was thought along in the fall, that there was only one bear, but much to their surprise and gratification, there were three fine bear, two clack and one brown. For a short time the bears and the men had the time of their lives, but long knives made the fight uneven, but eventually the bears fell prey to the men, and were killed. 75 Years Ago Nov. 23, 1939 Commenting on the testimony of Engineer S. S. Sharp of Saratoga in connection with the Nebraska-Wyoming Saratoga Sun BUSINESS DIRECTORY Saratoga Lumber & Supply YOUR COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER 204 S. 1st Street Saratoga, WY. 326-5256 DELIVERY SERVICE ARMY SURPLUS • GOLD HILL BUSHCRAFT WILDERNESS RECREATION SUPPLIES Monthly Specials! Tues-Sat 9am-6pm 128 BRIDGE AVE. 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Steele, had received their full allotment for only a few days, with the diversions dropping about 25 per cent at the end of the season, while Nebraska was still taking nearly the full volume. is closed for the season. It closed Thursday of last week. Mr. Stubbs said that high winds and drifting snow in the higher elevations, has by now rendered the road impassable. He said he had received no report from Laramie as to conditions on the wast side. 50 Years Ago 25 Years Ago Nov. 19, 1964 Nov. 15, 1989 Norris Stubbs, Wyoming After hearing comments highway department crew from educators and school foreman here, said today board members who had that the Snowy Range road a t t e n d e d a n H I V / A I D S training conference in Rock Springs last week, District No. 2 superintendent Neal Carroll said the district must establish an education program on AIDS. At the school board meeting Monday, Carroll said, “It is a must hat we do something in our school. 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The Gary Christ family wishes to thank all our special friends for their gifts of prayers, visits, cards, memorials, food and service during our time of need. May God bless each and every one of you. Help Wanted Help Wanted Land Surveyor & Civil Engineer Positions - Rawlins, Wyoming WLC Engineering, Surveying & Planning, a leading 40-person civil and geotechnical engineering, surveying firm, is seeking a land surveyor and a civil engineer for its Rawlins office. Successful candidates will possess: • Clean driving records • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong work ethics Land Surveyor: Seeking land surveyor proficient in technical and professional aspects of land and construction surveying including Trimble GPS systems, AutoCAD Civil3D, and client management skills. Licensure desired but not required. May include some statewide travel. Civil Engineer: Seeking civil engineer experienced in design, plan and specification preparation, and construction administration. Business development experience a plus. B.S. in Civil Engineering required. P.E. license or E.I.T. with ability to obtain a Wyoming P.E. registration in the future preferred. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. WLC offers an excellent benefits package. Send resume and a letter of interest with salary history/ requirements in confidence to [email protected] or visit www.wlcwyo.com. EEO Employer. Find your job in the Sun! Community Thanksgiving Service Ministry from 3 UW student athletes! 5 p.m., Nov. 23 Saratoga Choir & Traditional Hymns Service at Saratoga Presbyterian Church Pot-luck at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Sponsored by the Platte Valley Ministerial Association Legal Notices KERMIT C. BROWN IN THE DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IN AND FOR CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF, JACQUELINE E. SMITH, Deceased. Docket No. 14-58 NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: named decedent was admitted to probate by the abovenamed court, and that Carolyn Jane Smith was appointed Personal Representative thereof. Any action to set aside the Will shall be filed in the Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at Brown & Hiser, LLC, 515 Ivinson, PO Box 971, Laramie, Wyoming 82073. You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November, C r e d i t o r s h a v i n g c l a i m s 2014, the estate of the above- against the decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred. DATED this 11th day of November, 2014. Carolyn Jane Smith, Personal Representative Legal #6446 Published in the Saratoga Sun Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 2014 The Saratoga Sun CROSSWORD THEME: (*Themed Clue) WORLD LEADERS ACROSS 1. Fictional elephant 6. Comprised or embodied 9. Attention grabber 13.Swelling 14.Possess 15. Corner joint 16.Moth-_____ 17. Mauna ___, Hawaii 18. Be theatrical 19.*He arrived with a puff of smoke? 21.“___ and ____,” 1992 Tom Cruise movie 23. *Former Haiti President, “Baby ___” Duvalier 24. To clean corn 25.Goon 28. Redecorate, e.g. LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS November 19, 2014, Page 15 30. Vandalizing a car 35. Donkey sound 37. Push for something 39. “_____ de Lammermoor” 40. Fit of shivering 41.*He annexed most of Crimea 43. C in COGS 44. Food-grinding tooth 46.Spanish surrealist Joan 47. MCL spot 48. Sung before games 50. Suggestive of supernatural 52.*Kim Yo Jong to Kim Jong Un 53. Praise or glorify 55.Mercator projection, e.g. 57. *“Wizard of Omaha” 61.*Head of Her Majesty’s Government 65. Tear jerker 66. ET’s craft 68. Shade of violet 69. Rosie’s connector 70. It’s collapsable in NBA 71. Audience’s approval 72. Donald and Ivana, e.g. 73. Clinton ___ Rodham 74. _____ of film, pl. 5. Resentment chev, e.g. 6. Stir fry pans 61. Dog command 7. Leave speechless 62. *What monarchs do 8. Big mess 9. Extra long stable cotton 10. Stash in the hold 11. ___ _ good example 12. Deuce topper 15. *German Chancellor 20. Freeze over 22.Query 24. With bound limbs 25. *Leader of the Free World? 26. Ar on Periodic Table 27. “The _____ in Our Stars” 29. ____ set, in a band 31. Exclamation for disgust 32. Religious paintings 33.Japanese-American 34.*One of biggest philanthropists in the world 36.Uh-huh 38. De Valera’s land 42.Marilyn Monroe’s original given name 45. Give in to pressure 49. Dojo turf 51. Cry like an animal 54. 180 on a road 56. *Begin and Sadat signed a _____ treaty in ‘78 DOWN 57.Drill 1. Bone to pick 58.Type of operating sys2. Jewish month tem 3. ____-carotene 59.*James Monroe: U.S. 4. Change, as in U.S. ConPresident number ____ stitution 60.*Kennedy and Khrush- Senior Menus Carbon County Senior Centers Wednesday – Baked pork chop, au gratin potato, zucchini, wheat roll, apple crisp, chilled milk. Thursday – Chili, cheese, onions, tossed salad, cornbread, Mandarin oranges, chilled milk. Friday – Turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, wheat roll, pumpkin pie, cool whip, chilled milk. Monday – Chicken Alfredo, noodles, beets, wheat bread, pineapple, chilled milk. Tuesday – Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and cauliflower, wheat roll, strawberries, chilled milk. The staff of the Saratoga Sun hopes you and yours have a safe and happy holiday season! 63. *____ office 64. New Jersey hoopsters 67. Show disapproval Check the Sun next week for the answers Thanksgiving festivities Dominos players were Madeline and Bill Telfer, Betty Merrill, Phil Fleming, Laura Rettelle, Dick Blake, Bob and Lois Thompson, Jack Riddick, Jack James and Lila Payton Coffee Drinkers this month was Laura Rettelle, Karen Dibbern, Patty Herring, Connie Beckham, Dodey Brown, Arliegh Simmons and Ellie Behrnman Those who played in our bridge game were Millie Parker, Day Fleming, Paula Harris, Sheila Johnson and Rosemary Craighead Quilters this month were Nancy Lynch, Lila Walbye, Sagebrush Senior Center By Ronda Krouch Kay Fleming, Sandy Miller, Jo Roberson, Phyllis Smith and Betty Merrill Thanksgiving Dinner will be celebrated during the birthday / anniversary dinner on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, din- ner roll, pumpkin pie. Those who celebrated birthdays with us was David Hammer Bob Thompson, Miki Laws, Fred Lorenz, Madeline Telfer and our very own Kim Loftice. Anniversaries this month are Bob and Lois Thompson, Francis and Patty Herring, Fred and Laura Rettelle. Blood Pressures are Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. We will be closed both Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back open on Dec. 1. Kim and I wish everyone a wonderful holiday. Police Report with damage (1); school zones (3); suspicious person, circumstance (1); threatening (1); traffic hazard (1); traffic stop (5); utility problem (3); VIN 5 day check notice (1); aban- serial number inspection (2). doned vehicles (1); agency assisA total of 35 homes are curtance (2); alarm (3) ambulance rently on our House Watch (3); animal problem (1); bar check program, and one person is (5); business checks (40); citizen on the Home Alone program. assist (8); dog at large (1); barking dog complaint (1); lost dog Warnings, citations (1); domestic disturbance (1); and arrests: fingerprints (2); fish & game (2); found property (1); gas drive off (1); hot pool check (11); larceny Nov. 10 David Bettray, of Saratoga, (1); lockout (1); traffic accident From Nov. 10 through Nov. 16, the Saratoga Police Department responded to 113 calls including the following classifications: was given a citation for Dog at Large Nov. 11 Ronald Hoopes, of Saratoga, given a warning for Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. Nov. 14 Deanne Barrett, of Saratoga, was given a warning for headlight not working. Nov. 16 Tyler Clark, of Rawlins, was given a verbal warning for no headlights. School menus Saratoga Schools Breakfast Wednesday – Breakfast pizza or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Thursday – Breakfast burrito or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Friday – Breakfast Biscuit or cereal/cheese stick, fruit or juice, milk. Monday – Breakfast pastry or cereal and yogurt, fruit or juice, milk. Tuesday – Cereal, string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Last week’s Sudoku solution. See next week’s Sun for the solution to this week’s puzzle. Lunch Wednesday – Hot ham and cheese sandwich, corn, fruit and vegetable bar, applesauce, cherry crisp, milk. Thursday – Thanksgiving Feast - Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit salad, vegetable bar, roll, pumpkin pie bar, milk. Friday – Meatball sub, green beans, fruit and vegetable bar, pears, chocolate cake, milk. Monday – Chicken and noodles, carrots, fruit & vegetable bar, pineapple, roll, milk. Tuesday – Sloppy Joe on a bun, potato wedges, fruit & vegetable bar, applesauce, milk. gurt, juice, milk. Tuesday – Breakfast biscuit, juice, milk. Lunch Wednesday – Sweet & sour chicken, white rice, pineapple, oriental vegetables, milk, fruit and veggie bar. Thursday – Pepperoni pizza, pears, brownies, milk, fruit and veggie bar. Friday – Hamburger on a bun, french fries, green beans, apples, milk, fruit and veggie bar. Encampment Schools Monday – Chicken patty on Breakfast a bun, rice pilaf, mixed vegeWednesday – Breakfast table, bananas, milk, fruit and pizza, juice, milk. veggie bar. Thursday – Breakfast burTuesday – Roast turkey, rito, juice, milk. mashed potatoes, gravy, green Friday – Cooks choice. beans, pumpkin bars, milk, Monday – Muffin, fruit yo- fruit and veggie bar. Saratoga Sun • PO Box 489 Saratoga, WY 82331 Page 16, November 19, 2014 The Saratoga Sun Where the snow falls on main street Snowfall has hit in both daylight and nighttime hours recently Photo by Mike Dunn Bridge Avenue is empty around noon on Nov. 11 — which is a rare sight. After a relativelymild October, November in the Platte Valley has been filled with heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures due to a cold front hammering the Midwest and the Rocky Mountain West. According to the National Weather Service out of Cheyenne, temperatures are supposed to rise, however, more snow will likely fall on Saratoga over the weekend. SHIVELY HARDWARE CO. 119 E. Bridge • 326-8383 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to noon. Sat Sale prices good through November Want your day in the Sun? Call us at 326-8311 or email us at [email protected] Photo by Liz Wood Snow falls on Nov. 13 in the early evening hours. 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