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In the
3
Snowies open, 82-year-old
6 At CCSD No.
9
work continues legend still 2 graduation
on Battle Pass gets physical ceremonies
Visitors to the
historic Carbon
cemetery between
Hanna and
Medicine Bow
ready to begin the
service there.
American Legion members fire a 21-gun salute at the Saratoga cemetery Monday.
Vivian Gonzales speaks during services to remember our Saratoga councilman and veteran Steve Wilcoxson asks for a moment of silence
countrys heroes at the Hanna cemetery for Memorial Day. during the service at the Saratoga cemeterys Valley Chapel Monday.
Rifles are
inspected
after services
at the
American
Legion in
Saratoga.
Photos by the entire A crowd gathers near the Encampment cemetery avenue of
Lunch is served at the American Saratoga Sun staff flags to honor their fallen Monday.
Legion in Saratoga Monday.
across Upper North Platte This photo taken in 1934 shows the Hobo Pool as just
River and Hobo Pool, fol- another small hot springs in the trees on the west bank
lowed by a Dutch Treat of the Upper North Platte River.
lunch at the Inn at noon,
during which more history Campbell at Paulson Medic- volunteers.
will be presented. inal Well building, Mary Pigg All interested persons are
Local historian Dick Perue at Wranglers Cabin, Linda invited to the trek with par-
will serve as tour guide, with Fisher-Perue on the attempt ticipants to meet at Saratoga
assistance from Chilly Rol- to save historic art at Hobo Museum across from the
lison at Indian Bath Tubs, Pool dressing rooms, Elva
Marian Berger and Jamie Evans as needed, plus other See Hobo on next page
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when the year started, but it pairing these huge machines down given how old they
Soon:
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turned out to be a mild win- occurs with frequency. are and what sort of work
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ter in comparison to many Getting the snow manage- is required of them, said
M lissa
others, said Kinniburgh. able for the blowers requires Kinniburgh.
Although there was less a bulldozer to first move off As travelers drive the
snow, it does not mean get- the top level of snow creating cleared passes this summer,
ting the passes open for a maximum five foot road they probably wont give the
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travelers was easy. depth. Then blowers are trouble the WYDOT team
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On the day Wyoming 70 brought in to get rid of what faces each year a second
was being worked on, one of is left over. thought.
the two snow blowers on site Five feet is about the limit
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went down to two holes in for us to be able to move,
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In 1936 the Civilian Conservation Corps placed native stones around the main
springs and mud hole creating the pictured result.
airport at 8:30 a.m., with the be limited to 50 trekkers with for members and $25 for all
tour to begin at 9 a.m. from members of Saratoga Histor- others. Participants receive
Veterans Island parking lot. ical & Cultural Association a 12-page brochure compiled
Golf carts will be available given preference. by Dick Perue. Proceeds
for persons needing them. To sign up for the trek, call benefit Saratoga Museum.
Museum officials an- 326-5511 or visit the muse- Lunch is not included in tour
nounced that the tour will um. Tour cost is $20 each price.
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Opinion/Editorial
Expanding our horizons Its the kids, stupid
T
o most people who know this region of our country. The
You may have noticed the
Saratoga
me in Wyoming, it is support parents and teachers
Saratoga Sun now covers
a larger portion of Carbon
not much of a secret I
worked in the world of spirits
CHEERS give for kids to reach their
goals should be highlighted
County.
We have recently began Sun (not the ghostly type) to make
my living. Probably less well
FROM
Wyoming every chance we get in the
news. I wish all we as Sun
Editorial
to cover Hanna, Elk Moun- known, I earned my bread and reporters did was cover the
tain and Medicine Bow on a butter as an English teacher students because most all the
more regular basis.
By Mike Armstrong
in Taiwan for almost half a stories would be uplifting and
There are several reasons decade. certainly not mindless.
this has come to be. that we might be overstep- I taught English classes tions in Carbon County School I was proud to be a teacher
There are developments, ping our bounds. On the for doctors in a few hospitals, District 2 (CCSD No. 2) doing for my short tenure and I am
both social and economic contrary, people who have gave private English lessons a great job with its programs just as happy to report on all
happening in those areas bothered to say anything for business owners and rich and system. The educators are the kids I have been blessed
that are, and will be, of in- have welcomed the addi- housewives wanting to read committed to doing the best to be exposed as part of my
terest to the entire county. tions. novels written in that lan- for the kids. I met one P.E. job now.
We have been witness- This expansion has had guage (which was actually teacher who retired back in I can say the communities in
ing a rebirth of sorts in other tangible benefits. very cool). Several large com- the mid 1990s and came back CCSD No. 2 are encouraging
businesses growth and an In a story we ran about a panies also had me on retainer a year or so later and is still their progeny in ways one
overall improvement in girl with Hanna connections to help with English reports. teaching at two schools in ad- doesnt see all over the country
terms of positivity in the who was battling cancer, we However what I got a kick dition to coaching junior high or globally.
northern end of the county. mentioned that the girl had out of most was teaching kids. basketball at a third school. I was raised in the suburbs
The Saratoga Sun has been adopted and the family I taught English to people I understand why he does it. back East and school was
also been fortunate enough had no idea where her broth- of all ages both in schools and The smile of confidence a way different to CCSD No.
to add a reporter with ties ers had gone. privately, but I really enjoyed child or teenager gets when 2 system in so many ways.
to those communities which A Saratoga resident who the couple years I taught kin- they get a lesson right is some- Many politicians rise to power
makes covering these towns did know where the location dergarten. thing to behold. starting on the school board
a much easier task. of the girls brothers read I have said often to anyone If you are fortunate, you and students are not their
In covering these towns, that story and let the Hanna who will listen, every guy get a memory that will last first interest. It would be easy
you the reader will notice family know. should be a kindie teacher if for years. to say all big city school board
that sometimes there are Now the little girl can look they are thinking about hav- I have to give a shout out to members are only concerned
more Hanna stories. Some forward to meeting some ing children. You get exposure the parents, because I have on their power and how it
weeks we will have more more family. to kids vomiting, hugs, bath- met kids who are amazing can to lead to other offices,
Encampment stories, Sara- We like to feel our close- room habits, tears, laughter, without trying by observing but I know there are plenty of
toga events and so on. knit communities can stand smiles and the incredible feel- where the goodness was root- committed educators who do
That is the nature of to know more about our not- ing when some child repeats ed. I met a boy who helps those the best they can with their
news. so-far-away neighbors. something you taught them less well off by delivering free resources.
The Saratoga Sun will As always, the Sarato- and you know they under- bread, but asked not to be They just are not lucky
continue to report on our ga Sun welcomes knowing stand. Talk about making a named because he felt it would enough to live in CCSD No. 2
core areas and promise not about stories that are hap- difference in a life. take away from what he was where there is so much sup-
to lose sight of our roots in pening in any of our com- Being a teacher is some- doing. I respect this attitude port from the communities.
our endeavor to bring even munities. thing I will always treasure I when often it seems our cul- This support is never more
more local news to you. Stop by, give us a call or have done. ture often promotes look at evident as the school year
That being said, the feed- email us and we will do our It has been years since I me and how cool I am to our comes to a close. The victories
back we have received from best to let the public know taught English, but recent- youth. of the past year will propel
Saratogans has been en- about your endeavors, cir- ly I have been blasted with At a recent sports ceremony, those students into the next
tirely positive. cumstances or accomplish- memories of past students, I was close to one of the star step in their life, whether it is
No one has let us know ments. by reporting sports events, athletes who was incredibly continuing to the next grade or
science and agriculture fairs, humble in his demeanor. His graduating high school.
award ceremonies, proms and parents were near and I could At the Sun, we may not be
graduations. see the beaming joy they had the educators or parents of
A scene
McLendon
Lions Club Kids Fishing Day
from 8 a.m. - Noon (for kids 12 & under)
Catherine Saturday, June 3
Lynchs *Saratoga Hot Springs Resort Join
surprise Pond on Texas Trail the
retirement *Hamburgers and hot dogs fun!
party served about 11:30 a.m.
Saturday. *Bring your own tackle
The drawing for the Lions Annual Rod and Gun Raffle will take place at noon.
Inset, Please park in the ProShop parking lot or on the west side of the motel.
Catherine, Sponsored by: Saratoga Lions Club, Saratoga National Fish Hatchery
& Saratoga Hot Springs Resort
left, visits
with friends
and former
colleagues.
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Wednesday, May 31
5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness
A legend continues
6 a.m., Body Shred, Saratoga Fitness Gym
9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library
82-year-old PE teacher still imparts skills, values
9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness Gym By Mike Armstrong
9:30 a.m., Prayer Shawl Knitters, Presbyterian Fellowship Hall Cooper says Soto not only himself coming back to help
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library Dario Soto is 82 years old spends tremendous amounts Medicine Bow Elementary as
1:30 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, PV Lutheran Church, 326-5917 and he is the physical edu- of time with the students, a substitute. The next thing
2-6 p.m., Childrens Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge cation teacher for Medicine but also purchases uniforms Soto knew, Elk Mountain and
5 p.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness Gym Bow and Elk Mountain El- and equipment out of his own Medicine Bow Elementary
5 p.m., Zumba, Saratoga Fitness Gym ementary schools. Thurs- pocket. schools needed a P.E. teach-
5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library day he had his annual field Hell hate I told you that, er and the Carbon County
6 p.m., ALANON, Saratoga Senior Center day which usually has both but that is how committed School No. 2 district asked
7 p.m., Open Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center schools participate. Unfor- he is to helping the children him to take the position.
7 p.m., Saratoga Volunteer Fire Dept. Training Meeting, Firehouse tunately, due to the weather of the communities, said He has been teaching in the
7-9 p.m., Mens Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness gym throwing a late spring snow Cooper. He goes out of his schools since.
storm at the state, Elk Moun- way constantly for these He started the field day 10
Thursday, June 1 tain Elementary students little guys, this school here years ago.
5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness
could not come to Medicine and, I am sure, all students The field day has exercises
7 a.m.,Cycling, Saratoga Fitness Gym
Bow to join in the activities. he comes in contact with. He with specific purposes. Jump-
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library
2-6 p.m., Childrens Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge Soto has been setting up really cares about each indi- ing rope teaches handeye
5:30 p.m., Tabata, Saratoga Fitness Gym this event for years. He vidual child. coordination, jumping over
7 p.m., Knitting Group, Saratoga Library makes the teams fair by Cooper says Soto is far from hula hoops trains children
7 p.m., Beginning Yoga, PVCC Theater Stage putting two older children on being a softie on the children on depth perception and
7:30-10 p.m., Co-ed Volleyball, Saratoga Fitness Gym a team complimented by two he teaches. He makes sure the balance beam gets them
smaller children. the students pay attention confidence with height, equi-
Friday, June 2 He grew up in Pine Bluffs when he is speaking. librium, stability, footing and
5 a.m.-4 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness where he was born. After I really respect he doesnt steadiness.
6 a.m., Body Shred, Saratoga Fitness Gym graduating high school he coddle the children because An interesting race in-
9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness Gym joined the U.S. Navy. Upon he wants them to learn. said volves running and jumping
11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library leaving the Navy, he at- Cooper. over hoops to get at the end
Noon-6 p.m., Childrens Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge tended the University of The Medicine Bow Ele- to find a cup. The children
5:45-6:45 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library Wyoming, graduating with mentary gym is limited in are given a piece of wrapped
7 p.m., Open Alcoholics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center a teaching degree for social that there are no hoops for salt water taffy to put on
studies and a minor in phys- basketball and the height their nose and they then try
Saturday, June 3
ical education. He started of the ceiling is too low for to drop the candy into the
9-Noon, Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness
9-Noon, Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym his teaching career at Ft. volleyball. Since the chil- cup. There are three pieces of
Laramie, where he taught for dren arent going to be able candy allotted to each child,
Sunday, June 4 three years. Then he came to to practice shooting baskets, translating into three oppor-
9 a.m., Open Narcotics Anonymous, Saratoga Senior Center Medicine Bow. Soto focuses on the kids being tunities to get the taffy into
5-8 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness He has been in the town proficient dribblers. With the cup. After every child has
5-8 p.m., Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym since. volleyball he has the kids raced, the candy is counted
Shelley Coopera teacher emphasize serving skills, in the cup to see which team
Monday, June 5 at Medicine Bow Elementa- since they cant really play won.
5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness ry and a former student of games. He makes due with Soto does the race twice.
6 a.m., Body Shred, Saratoga Fitness Gym Sotos, says Soto loves the the limitations he has. Once for the children to un-
9 a.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library school and students. He not Soto taught kindergarten derstand what is expected.
9 a.m., Low Impact Fitness, Saratoga Fitness Gym only taught her, but her son to seniors in high school in The second race is smoother
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library played basketball under him. Northern Carbon County with better results and more
2-6 p.m., Childrens Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge Soto still coaches junior high from 1967 to until now. He confidence apparent.
5 p.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness Gym had winning teams in basket- Another unique compe-
basketball in Hanna.
6 p.m., PiYo, Saratoga Fitness Gym
I am so proud of the skills ball and football at Medicine tition is when balloons are
5:30-6:30 p.m., Yoga Session, Saratoga Library
he gives all the kids. I know Bow High School, and adult taped to the shoes of the
7 p.m., Closed AA Meeting, Saratoga Senior Center
7 p.m., Odd Fellows, Odd Fellows Hall what it was like to learn residents who grew up in the students who are placed in
7-9 p.m., Mens Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym under him, then watch him three communities speak rev- a circle of cones. If a student
impart the same integrity erently of this P.E. teacher. leaves the circle, they are dis-
Tuesday, June 6 and sportsmanship on my Soto retired in 1993 but qualified. The child with one
5 a.m.-9 p.m., Weight Room Open, Saratoga Fitness children, said Cooper. after two years he found remaining balloon wins. The
7 a.m., Cycling, Saratoga Fitness Gym balloons are taped in such a
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saratoga Branch Library way that there is no danger
2-6 p.m., Childrens Activities at The Hub, 106 W. Bridge to the feet, but the game cre-
4-5:30 p.m., Platte Valley Food Pantry, 116 E. Bridge, Rm. E ates laughter along with foot
5 p.m., Tabata, Saratoga Fitness Gym coordination useful in soccer,
6 p.m., Saratoga Town Council, Town Hall football and basketball.
7-9 p.m., Open Gym, Saratoga Fitness Gym Soto says it is about letting
children feel improvement
Did you know Farm Bureau has IRAs? and gain confidence.
Mr. Soto is a treasure,
Encampment/Riverside Community Events
said Mark Shipp, the prin-
Wednesday, May 31 cipal for Medicine Bow, Elk
1-6 p.m., Encampment Library Mountain and Hanna Ele-
4 p.m., Story Time, Encampment/Riverside Branch Library mentary schools.
4:30 p.m., Beading Group, Enc./Riv. Branch Library
Thursday, June 1
1 a.m.-4 p.m., Encampment Library Soto oversees the foot
7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library coordination activity
where the last student left
Saturday, June 3 in the circle of cones with
7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Encampment Library a balloon is the winner.
Monday, June 5
11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Encampment Library
1 p.m., Knitting Group, Enc./Riv. Branch Library
Tuesday, June 6
11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Encampment Library
The Saratoga Sun May 31, 2017, Page 7
Have an opinion?
Send yours to
editor@union-tel.com
Saratoga Friends of the Library presents
achievements
Monday
at the PVCC
Photos by Amanda Shepherd
Clockwise from top left, Russell Waldner hands Alicia Zaragoza the Carbon Power
and Light Scholarship for $1,000.
Teense Willford presents Max Schneider with the Platte Valley Legacy Foundation
Scholarship for $2,000.
Pari Swanson hands Katie Loose the $500 Booster Scholarship.
Winnie Allen presents Sarah Burton the $500 George M. Allen Memorial Scholarship.
Above, The
Encampment
Girls State
Championship
team share
congratulations
on their
winning
season.
Boys Basketball Coach, Jake Johnston, proudly tells the assembly. his team never
gave up.
Page 8, May 31, 2017 The Saratoga Sun
TH a n k s !
Carbon County School District Number 2 BOCES
wishes to thank all the folks who helped with the
monthly kindergarten readiness workshops
ExCel staff
Courtney Kinniburgh
Lisa Herring
Mark Shipp
Shelly Cooper
Kenzie Besso
Kyle Warren
Heather Jones
Brooke Powell
Kim Preletz
Melissa Copeland
Delaney Konig-Bennett
Sarah Johansson
Carla Johnson
Gabby Clutter
is congratulated
by Dan Alicia Zaragoza
Butler during receives a flower and
Saturdays her diploma.
commencement.
Tassels
get flipped
Saturday.
Thomas Ingraham gets a handshake from Jaden Padgett is congratulated by Tonya Hats fly to end the ceremony
CCSD No. 2 Superintendent Jim Copeland. Bartholomew, CCSD No. 2 board member. Saturday.
Caps fly in
Encampment
too!
Saratoga &
Encampment
photos
by Fred
Broschart
HEM graduate Selena Martinez gives a wave as she Langdon Jones collects his sheepskin as the
crosses the stage Friday evening. remaining HEM candidates wait patiently.
Hanna photos by J.J. Seaman approaches the podium as Patrick Ellis The newly-empowered HEM grads head
Mike Armstrong shows off his diploma. for the exit.
Page 10, May 31, 2017 The Saratoga Sun
Kids got to
participate in
the fun on the Sometimes it
water slide over was just about
the weekend. the splash.
Older model
trucks got
through the
test too.
Some participants
show their new coating
proudly while others
are hosed off for
another round Sunday.
Photos by
Amanda
Shepherd
2nd grade
teacher Retiring
3rd grade a
Mrs. Wetzel ide
Laurie John
announces ston
her class gets some
Principal Dave Rangitsch helps flowers from
awards. 3rd
award the top designers for the grade teach
er
sweatshirt to be worn on pride Lori Trevilly
an.
days next year.
Aidan
Clarke
gets a hug
from Aspen
Sewell as
reading
awards are
announced. Above, Finally! Ice cream and cookies!
Below, Students in Ms. Masons class
happily munch on their treats.
Students
who
earned the
Presidential
Wellness The principal
Award. checks on the
status of cookies
and ice cream.
The Saratoga Sun May 31, 2017, Page 11
Public Notices
Invitation to Bid and subcontracts. quality. We are commit- NOTICE TO CALL the 20th day of June, posals for design and
Airport Improvements ted to providing you with FOR BID 2017, in the Council engineering of four up-
Saratoga Municipal Bidders must certify at information because in- Chambers of the Sarato- grade components to the
Airport/Shively Field the time they submit formed customers are our The Saratoga-Encamp- ga Town Hall, Saratoga, Town of Saratoga Waste
Saratoga, Wyoming their proposal that nei- best allies. Copies of the ment-Rawlins Conserva- Wyoming. Water Treatment Plant
ther it nor its principals CCR can be obtained at tion District, a political (WWTP) and development
Sealed Bids, entitled are presently debarred or Town Hall, 110 E. Spring subdivision of the State Suzie Cox, of bid packages for each
Runway Rehabilitation suspended by any Feder- Avenue, Monday through of Wyoming, is request- Clerk component construction
Project addressed to the al department or agency Friday from 8:00 to 5:00. ing bids for the removal, Town of Saratoga phase. The four upgrade
Town of Saratoga, Wyo- from participation in this The Report can also be disposal, and installation components including: 1)
ming (hereafter referred transaction, and further viewed on the Town web of 1 mile (+/-) of fence in Legal # 6982 Replacing nine valves of
to as the Sponsor or agrees to comply with site at www.saratoga. the North Platte Valley. Published in various types and sizes
Owner) will be received Title 2 CFR Part 1200 govoffice2.com look for The Platt Mine Fence the Saratoga Sun in lift station dry well; 2)
and publicly opened at and Part 180, Subpart the tab 2016 CCR. For conversion will consist May 31 and June 7, Installation of approx-
the Saratoga Town Hall, C by administering each further information or of 4-wire wildlife friend- 2017 imately 510 feet of 12
P.O. Box 486, 110 East lower tier subcontract questions contact Jon ly fence, built to BLM pipe lifting the lift station
Spring Avenue, Saratoga, that exceeds $25,000 as Winter at Town Hall at specifications. All new discharge pipe approxi-
Wyoming, 82331, at 2:00 a covered transaction. 307-326-8336. material will be provided. Town of Saratoga La- mately 22 feet, requiring
p.m., local time, Thurs- goon Upgrades Request vault coring and revised
day, June 15, 2017. The Contractor will be Legal # 6981 Prospective bidders must For Proposals piping. 3) Installation
required to comply with Published in contact Garrett Pantle of four (4) Variable Fre-
No bids will be received the wage and labor re- the Saratoga Sun (307-326-8156) for more The Town of Saratoga is quency Drives (VFDs)
after the above specified quirements and to pay May 31, 2017 information. The man- requesting proposals for on the aeration systems
hour and date, and bids minimum wages in accor- datory pre-bid site in- design and engineering blowers tied to a Dis-
which are not prepared dance with the schedule spection will be held on of four upgrade compo- solved Oxygen Sensor
and filed in accordance of wage rates established Friday, June 9th with an nents to the Towns Waste and the installation of ap-
with proposal require- by the United States De- NOTICE TO CALL alternative date TBD if Water Treatment Plant proximately 3,100 feet of
ments and conditions of partment of Labor as ref- FOR BID needed. (WWTP) and development buried pipe to convey air
the specifications may erenced in the Contract. of bid packages for each to the aeration system. 4)
be rejected. The Owner The Saratoga-Encamp- Bids must be mailed or components construction Installation of a gas chlo-
further reserves the right Bidders shall certify they ment-Rawlins Conserva- hand delivered to: SER phase. The four upgrade rine disinfection system
to reject any and all bids will provide, or continue tion District, a political Conservation District, components include: 1) at the WWTP discharge,
and to waive irregular- to provide, a drug-free subdivision of the State PO Box 633, 101 Cypress Replacing nine valves of and a flow device at the
ities. workplace in accordance of Wyoming, is request- Avenue, Saratoga, WY various types and sizes system discharge (9
with Title 49, CFR Part ing bids for the removal, 82331. All bids must be in lift station dry well; 2) Parshall flume). All four
The work is generally 29 and the Drug-Free disposal, and installation sealed and be received Installation of approx- components will require
described as: Workplace Act of 1988. of 4.5 miles (+/-) of fence by 4:00 pm on or before imately 510 feet of 12 WDEQ approval prior to
in the North Platte Val- Friday, June 16th. Bids pipe lifting the lift station construction. A mandato-
Milling plant mix pave- Bidders are required to ley. The A-Bar-A Fence will be opened after that discharge pipe approxi- ry pre bid meeting will be
ment, pavement over- submit a Certification of conversion will consist time and the successful mately 22 feet, requiring held on June 1.
lay, grading, drainage, Non-Segregated Facilities of 3-wire wildlife friend- bidder will be notified vault coring and revised
crushed base, pavement prior to award of the pro- ly fence, built to BLM within 2 business days piping. 3) Installation of Owner: Town of Saratoga
marking, medium-in- posed contract, including specifications. All new by telephone. four (4) Variable Frequen- and the Carbon Coun-
tensity runway light re- any subcontracts in ex- material will be provided. cy Drives (VFDs) on the ty Impact Joint Powers
placement, NAVAID in- cess of $10,000. The SER Conservation aeration systems blowers Board
stallation, seeding, and Prospective bidders must D i s t r i c t r e s e r v e s t h e tied to a Dissolved Oxygen
mulching. The proposed contract contact Garrett Pantle right to reject any, or all Sensor. This component Plans: To be developed as
is under and subject to (307-326-8156) for more bids, or to accept any would include the instal- part of this RFP.
Plans and specifications Executive Order 11246 information. The man- bid, which in its sole lation of approximately
are available by down- of September 24, 1965 datory pre-bid site in- and absolute judgment, 3,100 feet of buried pipe Owner Type: Public
load from the Engineers as amended, to the equal spection will be held on best serve the interest to convey air to the aer-
website, www.sagecivi- opportunity clause and Friday, June 9th with an of the SER Conservation ation system. 4) Instal- (The Wyoming Bid Net-
lengineering.com for a fee the Standard Federal alternative date TBD if District. No bids will be lation of a gas chlorine work is owned* by the
of $10.00. Contract doc- Equal Employment Op- needed. considered which are disinfection system at the people of Wyoming and
uments are also available portunity Construction received after the sched- WWTP discharge, and a is administered by the
for inspection at Shively Contract Specifications Bids must be mailed or uled closing time, and flow device at the system North America Procure-
Field, the Saratoga Town including the goals and hand delivered to: SER any bid so received shall discharge (9 parshall ment Council (NAPC), a
Hall, and the offices of timetables for minority Conservation District, be returned to the bidder flume). All four compo- social enterprise. wyo-
Sage Civil Engineering, and female participation. PO Box 633, 101 Cypress unopened. SER Conser- nents will require WDEQ mingbids.com publish-
2824 Big Horn Avenue, Avenue, Saratoga, WY vation District reserves approval prior to con- es procurement solici-
Cody, WY, and 2725 West Bidders must supply all 82331. All bids must be the right to waive any struction. A mandatory tations (bid advertise-
Main Street, Riverton, the information required sealed and be received and all formalities of any pre bid meeting will be ments, requests for pro-
WY. by the bid documents by 4:00 pm on or before bid. Please indicate Platt held on June 8th at Town posals (RFPs), requests
and specifications. Friday, June 16th. Bids Mine Fence on the lower Hall, 110 E. Spring Ave- for qualifications (RFQs),
All bids must be accom- will be opened after that left front corner of the nue, Saratoga Wyoming. requests for informa-
panied by a Cashiers A pre-bid conference will time and the successful envelope. Sealed RFPs are due to tion (RFIs), etc) primarily
Check, a Certified Check be held beginning at 1:00 bidder will be notified the Saratoga Town Hall from government agen-
or a Bid Bond in the p.m. local time on Tues- within 2 business days WORK TO BE COMPLET- P.O. Box 486, Saratoga, cies but also from some
amount equal to not less day, June 6, 2017 at the by telephone. ED SUMMER 2017 WY 82331 by 3:00 PM private organizations in
than five percent (5%) of Saratoga Town Hall. June 13th. Proposals Wyoming. It is a Wyoming
the total bid amount for The SER Conservation Legal # 6983 will be opened at 3:00PM government-to-busi-
all schedules, payable to B Y O R D E R O F T H E District reserves the Published in June 14th. The contract ness (G2B) and busi-
the order of the Town of TOWN OF SARATOGA, right to reject any, or all the Saratoga Sun shall be awarded to the ness-to-business (B2B)
Saratoga, Wyoming as WYOMING bids, or to accept any May 31 and June 7, lowest bidder who shall be network. It is not a busi-
liquidated damages in bid, which in its sole 2017 determined qualified and ness-to-consumer or con-
the event said successful Ed J. Glode - Mayor and absolute judgment, responsible at the sole sumer-to-consumer site).
bidder shall fail or refuse best serve the interest discretion of the govern-
to execute the contract Legal # 6979 of the SER Conserva- NOTICE OF ing body. The governing Open Bids on June 6
in accordance with the Published in tion District. No bids APPLICATION FOR A body may reject any or at 3:00 PM, present to
terms of his bid. After a the Saratoga Sun will be considered which BAR & GRILL LICENSE all proposals if it finds Council at regular sched-
contract is awarded, the May 24, 31 and June are received after the that none of them would uled meeting on June 6.
successful bidder will be 7, 2017 scheduled closing time, Notice is hereby given serve in the publics best Present to JPB on June
required to furnish a sep- and any bid so received that on the 4th day of interest. For information 14, award bid on June
arate Performance Bond shall be returned to the May, 2017 FIREWATER contact Jon Winter, Di- 15, 2017.
and a Payment Bond, Town of Saratoga bidder unopened. SER PUBLIC HOUSE, filed an rector of Public Works at
each in the amount of one Annual Drinking Conservation District re- application for a Bar & 307-326-8335 or DPW@ Co nt rac t Engine e ring
hundred percent (100%) Water Report serves the right to waive Grill license in the office saratogawyo.org. completed by July 12,
of the contract amount. any and all formalities of of the Clerk of the Town 2017. Approval of En-
The Town of Saratoga any bid. Please indicate of Saratoga for the follow- Implementation gineering plans July
Buy American preference is pleased to present A-Bar-A Fence on the ing described property; 17, Notice construction
requirements found in 49 this years Annual Water lower left front corner of Post RFP on Wyoming Bid phase bid packages July
USC 50101 shall be met Quality Report (Consum- the envelope. Lots 1 and 2, Block 6 Network on May 11, 2017 19, bid tour July 26, open
by first tier contractors, e r C o n f i d e n c e R e p o r t (Same site the Cemetery bids August1st 3:00,
who are responsible for - CCR) as required by WORK TO BE COMPLET- Hugus and Chattertons paving project is pub- present to Council Au-
ensuring that lower tier the Safe Drinking Water ED SUMMER 2017 First Addition, RB Dis- lished on). gust 1st, Present to JBP
contractors and subcon- Act (SDWA). This report trict, of the Town of Sara- August 9th, Award bids
tractors are in compli- is designed to provide Legal # 6984 toga, Carbon County Wy- Due Date: June 6, 2017 August 11th. Start Work
ance. details about where your Published in oming; 3:00PM August 21, 2017.
water comes from, what it the Saratoga Sun
T h e t r a d e r e s t r i c t i o n contains, and how it com- May 31 and June 7, And protests, if any there Solicitation Title: Town Legal # 6976
clause referenced in 49 pares to standards set by 2017 be, against the issuance of Saratoga Lagoon Up- Published in
CFR Part 30 applies to regulatory agencies. This of this new Bar & Grill li- grades Project the Saratoga Sun
this project and must be report is a snapshot of SARATOGA SUN quor license will be heard May 24 and 31, 2017
included in all contracts last years (2016) water at the hour 5:30 p.m. on Scope: Request for pro-
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Sunday worship - 11 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 3rd Sunday worship and Sunday - 9 a.m.
Bible Study - 10 a.m. Presbyterian Women Sunday - 9 a.m. Childrens Church - 11 a.m. Daily - 12:05 p.m.
327-5682 2nd Thursday - 1:30 p.m. 327-5558 Evening worship - 6 p.m. Hanna/Medicine Bow
Mariners Couples Wednesday, adult Bible study St. Josephs in Hanna
Saratoga Alliance Church 2nd Wednesday - 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church and youth service 7 p.m. Sunday - 11:30 a.m.
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AWANA - Mon. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Adult Bible Study - 8:15 a.m. First Baptist Church Half hour before Mass
Scott Stinson Latter-day Saints Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. 802 W. Main, Saratoga Rev. Joey Buencamino
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Sunday Sacrament - 10 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry - 9:30 a.m. Worship/Discipleship - 6 p.m. Abundant Life Church
Foothills Baptist Church Sunday school and Choir Practice - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening 102. W. Spring Ave., Saratoga.
510 Freeman, Primary - 11:15 a.m. 2nd Thursday monthly prayer meeting - 7 p.m. Worship Service, Sun. 6 p.m.
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St. Marks Episcopal Church 514 S. 1st Street, Saratoga. Holy Eucharist two or three Prayer meeting - 5 p.m. 7 mi. S of Saratoga
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CROSSWORD 47. Unload on eBay 10. Antioxidants-rich berry
48. *Evita and Cats 11. *Kiss Me, ____, first
THEME: (*Themed Clue) composer Best Musical recipient
TONY WINNERS 50. Luau instrument, pl. 12. Lambs mother
52. Sylvester Stallone, ca- 15. Caribbean rattle
ACROSS sually 20. *Hello, ____!, held re-
1. Early stage 53. #49 Down, pl. cord for most Tonys
6. Mythical giant bird 55. ____ Zeppelin 22. Proof of age, pl.
9. Recipe instruction 57. *Musical based on24. Like workmans hand
13. *____ Davis, won Tony Charles Dickens novel 25. On spouses side
and Oscar for same role 60. *This 5-year-old has a 26. Upholstery choice
14. *Derek Jacobi won one gift of telekinesis 27. Retire from military
in Much ____ About 64. My wife can vouch for 29. a.k.a. podagra
Nothing me, e.g. 31. Andys TV buddy
15. Cockatoos cousin 65. Part of Parisian address32. Great reviews
16. Cell phone bill item 67. Judge Judys proceed- 33. Whatsoever
17. Rare find ings 34. *He traded boxing
18. Winged 68. Frost-covered gloves for ballet shoes
19. *Three-time winner 69. Table scrap 36. Snooty one
Lin-Manuel 70. Haunted house quality 38. Plumbing problem
21. *Dick Van Dykes win- 71. Sweet-talk 42. Inscribed pillar
ning role, 1961 72. Genetic initials 45. Intensely emotional
23. River in Spain 73. Clear the board 49. Dark bread
24. Musical finale 51. Boudior sofa
25. It would DOWN 54. Unwelcome computer
28. One of algae 1. Female gamete message
30. Sacred beetle, to King 2. Not final or absolute 56. More dire
Tut 3. Move like parasailor 57. Dish of stewed meat
35. Rejections 4. Pomp and Circum- 58. Capital of Peru
37. Be lazy or idle stance composer 59. Wild goat
39. Valuable musical antique 5. Tapeworm 60. Of higher order, prefix
40. Make a portrait of 6. Indian music 61. Milano moolah
41. Christmastides 7. Schillers ___ to Joy 62. Valedictorians spot
43. Track shape 8. Fast food option 63. Away from wind
44. Cool & distant 9. *Like Yul Brynners 64. ____ de Triomphe
46. ____ ____ ____, precisely head in The King and I 66. Vase for ashes
Check the Suns BUSINESS CARD PAGE for the answers
Police Report
From May 22, 2017, through May Hot Pool Check (1); Lockout (1); Warnings, Citations
28, 2017 the SPD responded to 53 Lost & Found (1); Lost Property and Arrests:
calls including the following clas- (1); Loud Noise Complaint (1);
sifications: Agency Assistance (1); Missing Property (1); House May 23, 2017
Alarm (1); Animal Problem (2); As- Watch (2); Reddi (1); School Bus Kimbra Taggart, of Saratoga,
sist Business (1); Business Checks Violation (1); Threatening (2); was given a Verbal Warning for
(14); Check Fraud (1); Citizen As- VIN Serial Number Inspection Loud Music.
sist (8); Destruction of Property (1); (2); and Welfare Check (2). For- Aiden Swanson, of Saratoga,
See the Suns Business Card Page for the solution Dog At Large (3); Dog Impounded ty-eight homes are currently on was given a Verbal Warning for
to this weeks puzzle. (1); Dog Tag (1); Fingerprints (3); our House Watch program. Loud Music.
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31 Anniversary
ST The new
bridge
dedicated
Thursday
in Elk
food * drinks * fun! Mountain.
The Elk
inCallthe Sun?
us at 326-8311
Bridging history
EM celebrates museum, bridge openings
By Mike Armstrong Miller in 1923. At 102 feet,
HiWater Hoedown
The old bridge found a home
7th Annual ible driven by Elk Mountain near the Elk Mountain cem-
Mayor Morgan Irene. etery where visitors can still
Prior to the museum being see this historic, distinctive
accessible to the public, there engineering marvel. After the
was a ceremony at the Elk ceremony at the new bridge,
The Yard
historic bridge built by D. B. museum.
Good eats
A boatloa
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& drinks
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10 Stranger
Low Water String BAnd
Photos by Mike Armstrong
SHIVELY
Anderson at the Carbon Me- the histories of the families
morial Day service. involved.
HARDWARE CO.
The bell rang loud at the The crowd at the opening
Carbon service, but when it of the museum soon went to
119 E. Bridge 326-8383 rang at the Hanna museum Hanna cemetery to remember
for the opening, the tones veterans. After the memorial
Winter Hours could not be mistaken for a service, refreshments were
8am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri 8am to noon. Sat tape. served at the museum to cele-
The museum opened at brate both Memorial Day and
noon. the beginning of the museums
The museum opening fea- summer hours.