Articles from the July 2, 2014 edition
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River claims Laramie man
Tony Seahorn knew it was a dangerous situation he was putting himself into, when he made the decision to help the stranded rafters. “I couldn’t have gone past them, not with my military training....
Independence day events in the Valley
By Mike Dunn As America celebrates its 238th birthday, Valley residents will be putting on their own celebrations this weekend. Cancer Walk For the third year in a row, the SkillsUSA chapter of Saratoga High School will be hosting their annual...
Dorman Ewing
Dorman Ewing, of Saratoga, passed away on June 23, 2014 at the Deseret Health Care Center in Saratoga. Dorman James Ewing was born on Nov. 10, 1927 to Amos and Helen (Warner) Ewing in a ranch house...
Tree removal road closures
A series of closures are scheduled to begin June 30 on Medicine Bow National Forest Road 225 (South French Creek Road) in the Snowy Range. These temporary closures aid in the safe and efficient removal of hazard trees from roads managed by the Brush...
Library looks to the stars
At the Saratoga branch, the Carbon County libraries will put on “GermBusters.” The MythBusters-style program will take teens 11 to 18 years old through germy and nauseating experiments. The program will take place at 1 p.m. on July 11. People...
Public sounds off on DKRW
Wade Cline, executive vice president of construction for DKRW, told an audience of around 47 people in Medicine Bow Thursday that there are only two things left for DKRW Advanced Fuels LLC to get...
Still digging up dirt
As one of my favorite musicians, Red Knuckles, used to say “mighty fine and a great big howdy!” After 17 years of being an archaeologist I am very happy to be starting a new career as a reporter...
Resident calls for new blood in town hall
Editor It is time to dump our Mayor and his administration and get new blood to run our town that will hopefully demonstrate some administrative competence that has been totally lacking. Here are a few of the in-competences demonstrated by the...
Town isn't bike friendly
Editor: Is Saratoga friendly to bicycle tourists who come peddling through town almost every day in the summertime? I’m inclined to think not after observing a situation that occurred this last Friday the 27th. I watched two young men as they...
Monkey hair cape and a mammoth tooth
Summer school students from Saratoga Elementary visited the Saratoga Museum Thursday as part of their summer theme "Journey into the Past". The group was made up of 17 children, kindergarten through...
Fee will be bad for business
Editor, I write in opposition to the Town Council passing an ordinance which would add a 4% franchise fee to the franchise agreement in negotiation now with the Carbon Power and Light (CP&L) which would begin July 1, 2014. This would affect the CP&L...
Dr. Bartholomew elected President of WMS
Dean Bartholomew, M.D., the physician-owner of the Platte Valley Medical Clinic (PVMC), was elected President of the Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) last week. Bartholomew said "It is exciting, it is...
Cancer in the Platte Valley
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series about Michelle McWain. She is a wife, a mother, a Carbon County School District No. 2 employee and a breast cancer survivor. *** When Michelle...
Two graduate from WWCC
Two Platte Valley residents have graduated from Western Wyoming Community College in the Spring 2014. Brandee Forster received her A.A.S. in Office Information Systems, and Lionel Escobedo earned his A.A. in Secondary Education. Degrees were...
Veterans take 3,100 mile walk
Three ambitious military veterans from across the U.S. are hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). The veterans-Thomas Gathman, Rob Voorhis and Shawn Murphy-are hiking the...
Adversity becomes artistry
Sue Anderson traveled a hard road before bringing her award-winning artistic talents to Encampment. Severe head and neck injuries resulting from a car accident in 2010 forced her to end a...
Saving sage grouse
On Thursday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Wyoming Governor Matt Mead announced the final approval of a comprehensive management plan for public lands in central Wyoming. The Lander Resource Management Plan (RMP) will provide direction for...
Student draws for the cure
A Medicine Bow student's art will help save lives. Bethany Howard, a third grade student at Medicine Bow Elementary, won the Kids for the Cure art contest. As first prize, her drawing will be...
Healing waters ... make a difference
The Wounded Warrior Event is intended to make a difference in a military veteran's life, co-founder Tony Seahorn said. It made a difference in Randall Steiger's life. Last year, Steiger attended his...
Encampment and Riverside branch out
Sunday morning, Encampment and Riverside volunteers worked together planting trees along WY Highway 70. The Encampment/Riverside Tree Beautification project was organized by Lee Ann Stephenson, after...
The celebration at Grand Encampment
Reprint of this story from the July 4, 1902 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. THE CELEBRATION AT GRAND ENCAMPMENT The Fourth of July...
Menus
Carbon County Senior Centers Wednesday – Chicken a La King, biscuits, spinach salad, orange whip, chilled milk. Thursday – Swiss steak, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, strawberries, brownie, chilled milk. Friday – Company holiday,...
Center closed on the 4th
There were eight here for bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Grace Johnston, Betty Dean, Sue Howe, and Janet Lasco. Madaline Forbes won the $3 blackout. There were two-and-a-half tables for duplicate bridge on Monday. High winners were Pat...