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THURSDAY, April 30, 2026 |

Photo – SCWEMS patch – Bigfoot99 file photo

South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services is still struggling to hire a new director.

Last August, the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services Joint Powers Board announced that Director Stayton Mosbey would resign the following month. Mosbey had led SCWEMS since December 2021, guiding the organization through staffing challenges and budget shortfalls.

During the April 20th SCWEMS Joint Powers Board meeting in Hanna, Riverside Mayor Leroy Stephenson said Mosbey appears to still be involved with the organization and asked what role he currently holds. Joint Powers Board Chairman Morgan Irene responded that Mosbey continues to help SCWEMS pursue grants and recruit a new director.

In the meantime, Chairman Irene said Deputy Director Shana Romero is running SCWEMS while the joint powers board searches for Mosbey’s replacement.

Later in the meeting, Mayor Leroy Stephenson noted that in February the SCWEMS Joint Powers Board announced it had identified a candidate to fill the director position. Chairman Irene said the person took another job, adding that another applicant believed the position could be done remotely while holding a second job. EMT Kyle Warren said other applicants either failed to appear for their interviews or did not meet the required qualifications.

According to an online job forum, the SCWEMS director would earn between $50,000 and $70,000 a year and receive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, an employee assistance program, a flexible schedule, a uniform allowance and life insurance. Despite those incentives, the SCWEMS Joint Powers Board said finding qualified candidates willing to live and work in Carbon County has been difficult.

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WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 |

Photo – Laramie County Sheriff’s Office logo – Courtesy Laramie County website

Last November, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office began a series of enforcement operations on the major highways surrounding Cheyenne, including Interstate 80. The original effort, called Operation Safe Haul, resulted in 40 immigration-related arrests of commercial truck drivers. In February, the initiative was renamed Truck Around and Find Out.

In his April 25th social‑media post, Sheriff Kozak said that during the latest operation, “Truck Around and Find Out: Spring Break”, deputies took 46 illegal commercial truck drivers off the road between April 21st and 23rd.

Sheriff Kozak attributed the Truck Around and Find Out efforts to a reduction in highway fatalities in Laramie County. The sheriff also said the operations lowered the county’s overall crime rate to well below the national average.

Sheriff Kozak said that, like the America of earlier generations, Wyoming residents respect the people who work to keep them safe.

The sheriff added that they also appreciate the commercial truck drivers who keep the county moving. Through its Truck Around and Find Out initiative, Sheriff Kozak said the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting law‑abiding truckers.

Sheriff Kozak invited everyone to come to Wyoming and enjoy its “cowboy culture,” but warned those intending to break the law to stay away.

The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office recently began participating in Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program, where deputies can serve and execute ICE warrants on illegal aliens in the county’s custody. Unlike the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, Carbon County does not actively seek out illegal immigrants. Last August, Sheriff Alex Bakken explained to Bigfoot99 that individuals must have been arrested for another crime before their immigration status comes into play.

Bigfoot99 was unable to independently verify the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office’s national immigration‑related ranking. Our reporter’s inquiries were not answered by the time of this report.

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WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 |

Photo – A Divide Trail marker – Courtesy Carbon County Visitor’s Council

The City of Rawlins pledged its support for the Continental Divide Trail.

During the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Councilman Terry Patterson announced that the Continental Divide Trail Coalition is hosting a celebration to mark the city’s place as the midpoint of the nationally recognized route. Called Halfway Days, Councilman Patterson said the CDT Coalition is working hard to prepare for the event.

The Continental Divide Trail is one of the country’s three major north–south hiking corridors, along with the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. The roughly 3,000‑mile route begins in the Big Hatchet Mountains of New Mexico and ends at Waterton Lakes National Park in Montana.

Rawlins sits roughly halfway between the two points, making it a popular stop for through‑hikers.

Councilman Patterson said the Rawlins City Council approved a letter to be sent to Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, asking the lawmakers to support the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act. Patterson said the bill would finish the remaining 160 miles of unimproved pathways, mainly around the Rawlins area.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act directs the Departments of Agriculture and Interior to finish improving the route within the next 10 years. Under the bill, the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management would establish a team to work with trail administrators and stakeholders to close the remaining gaps by acquiring land through donation, exchange, or easement agreements. The legislation explicitly states that eminent domain will not be used to finish the trail.

Last December, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to pass the bill with no amendments. The measure has not advanced further since that time.

As the closest municipality to the center of the Continental Divide Trail, Rawlins will host the CDT Coalition’s Halfway Days celebration. From July 10th to 12th, the city will offer live music, food, gear demonstrations, and a meet‑and‑greet with Derick Lugo, author of A Fabulous Thru‑Hike: 3,100 Miles on the Continental Divide Trail.

Back at the April 21st meeting, Councilman Terry Patterson said he hopes that both the Halfway Days event and the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act are successful.

The majority of the Rawlins City Council voted to approve the Continental Divide Trail letter of support as part of its consent agenda. A consent agenda groups routine items, such as meeting minutes and financial reports, into a single vote. Councilman Derek Elliot voted against the package, but mainly over budgetary concerns.

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WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2026 |

Photo – Federal grant website home page SAM.gov – Screenshot

Medicine Bow officials are considering paying a third party to regain access to the federal website used for government grants.

Back in January, Medicine Bow Clerk and Treasurer Karen Heath announced that the town no longer had access to its SAM.gov account. SAM.gov, which stands for System for Award Management, allows businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, including municipalities, to register for federal contracts and grants.

Speaking at the January 12th Medicine Bow Town Council meeting, Treasurer Heath said the town’s credentials, needed to log into the SAM.gov website, expired in mid-2023. Heath said she was trying to reinstate access, but the website no longer appears to offer any support for doing so. Instead, she was directed to a third party that will restore the town’s ability to use SAM.gov for a fee.

Treasurer Karen Heath said the third‑party vendor would charge $625 to reinstate the town’s SAM.gov credentials. Without the ability to log in to the website, the town cannot receive federal grant funding. Once access is restored, Heath said the annual renewal process is straightforward.

Councilwoman Crystal Mayfield asked why the SAM.gov credentials were allowed to lapse in the first place. Treasurer Heath said the person serving as Town Clerk in 2023 may not have understood the importance of having access to the website.

Town Attorney Cameron Smith asked if Heath could simply create a new SAM.gov account in the town’s name. The treasurer replied that Medicine Bow is already listed in the system, both as a town and a city, making her unable to open a new account.

The Medicine Bow Town Council agreed that maintaining access to federal grants is important for future projects and instructed Treasurer Heath to continue attempting to restore the town’s SAM.gov access without using a third‑party registration company.

In the following months, Heath continued working to access the government website. During the April 13th meeting, the treasurer announced that after numerous attempts, she was unable to restore the town’s credentials. Heath recommended paying a registration assistance company and said she would not allow the credentials to lapse again.

Treasurer Heath said one third‑party vendor would charge $475 to reinstate the town’s credentials, adding that the company is listed on the SAM.gov website. Heath said no one from the federal government has responded to her requests for assistance.

Heath offered to continue trying to access the government website but said she has already spent a lot of time on the process with no results.

Councilwoman Crystal Mayfield said she was hesitant to use a for-profit entity to restore the town’s SAM.gov access. Treasurer Heath assured the councilwoman that the companies were endorsed by the federal government.

The SAM.gov website states that the service is “100% free” and warns users to watch for unofficial “registration help” services that charge unnecessary fees.

The Medicine Bow Town Council agreed that paying a third-party to restore the town’s access felt like a scam.

Treasurer Karen Heath said a second outside company is asking $650 to restore the town’s SAM.gov access, although she was unsure if it would provide any additional services compared to the $450 option. Heath added that she didn’t know how long it would take either company to complete the restoration process.

Mayor Justin George said the town needs access to the SAM.gov website and instructed Treasurer Heath to contact the two companies for more information about their scope of work.

The governing body chose not to act on the matter until Treasurer Heath receives the requested information.

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TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 |

Photo – SCWEMS Ambulance barn – Bigfoot99 file photo

SCWEMS representatives explained why the service isn’t always able to do patient transfers from the Platte Valley to other hospitals.

As reported by Bigfoot99, some have raised concerns about delays involving the South-Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service. Speaking at the February 4th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Dan McGuire said he experienced a medical emergency and, instead of being taken to Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper by ambulance, had to wait more than two hours for a rescue helicopter.

Saratoga’s SCWEMS representative, Steve Martin, attributed the delays to a shortage of volunteer ambulance drivers, noting the difficulty of motivating people with full‑time jobs to sacrifice their time to respond to calls.

During the April 20th SCWEMS Joint Powers Board meeting in Hanna, members continued to discuss the shortage of volunteers. Riverside Mayor Leroy Stephenson asked which hospital SCWEMS uses when responding to a call in the Platte Valley.

SCWEMS Deputy Director Shana Romero said the service is legally required to take patients to the nearest hospital, in this case the North Platte Valley Medical Center, unless the patient needs care that is not available at that location.

Romero added that patients from outside the Platte Valley will be taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, or Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, depending on which facility is closest.

Mayor Stephenson, who also serves on the North Platte Valley Medical Center Board of Directors, asked why SCWEMS was declining to transport patients from the Saratoga hospital to other medical facilities. Deputy Director Romero said the service is primarily responsible for handling emergency 911 calls. Romero noted that SCWEMS cannot take patients who require Advanced Life Support, or ALS, without a qualified medical provider in the vehicle, which the service currently lacks.

Romero said SCWEMS has one Advanced Life Support‑certified member and three who are preparing to obtain their certification by the end of May.

Mayor Stephenson asked if every call the ambulance service declined from the North Platte Valley Medical Center required an ALS‑certified provider on board. Romero said some calls only required Basic Life Support, or BLS, training. The deputy director added that SCWEMS prioritizes covering the county over transferring patients between hospitals.

Mayor Stephenson said that since the start of April, he was aware of six transport calls from the Saratoga hospital. Four were declined, one was transported, and one received no response from SCWEMS. Deputy Director Romero said she was unaware of SCWEMS failing to respond to a call for service. The denials required medical care the ambulance service was unable to provide.

SCWEMS Joint Powers Board Chairman Morgan Irene, who is also the mayor of Elk Mountain, said participating municipalities, including Riverside, provide funding for 911 coverage. Irene said if ambulances are unable to respond to 911 calls because they are transferring patients between hospitals, towns will withdraw their support.

Mayor Stephenson countered that patients of North Platte Valley Medical Center, particularly those in the extended care unit, have already been paid into SCWEMS by the municipalities where they reside. He acknowledged that not every transport call involves an extended care patient. However, the Riverside mayor said he was told that when an emergency transport call is denied, patients are being instructed to check themselves out of the Saratoga hospital and call 911 to be taken to another facility.

Mayor Stephenson said at least one instance was witnessed by Saratoga Police Chief John Moore and a Carbon County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Board members said that would not make sense because the ambulance service would take the patient back to North Platte Valley Medical Center, which is the closest hospital.

The SCWEMS Joint Powers Board took no action following Mayor Stephenson’s remarks and moved on to the next agenda item.

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TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 |

Photo – Overhead view of the former Lawrence Salvage Yard – Courtesy City of Rawlins

Rawlins officials received a positive environmental finding for the Lawrence Property.

In December 2024, the City of Rawlins purchased the former Lawrence Salvage Yard after a fire damaged the four‑and‑a‑half‑acre property. Because the land had been used for auto salvage, heavy‑truck repair, and possibly fueling, the city asked the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to assess the site for hazardous materials. A completed environmental site assessment can make the property more appealing to developers by clarifying what hazards, if any, exist and outlining the required cleanup efforts.

During the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, Community Development Director Lou Lascano presented the finished environmental site assessment to the governing body. Lascano said the report contained encouraging news.

Wyoming DEQ hired the Cheyenne-based environmental firm Ayres Associates to perform the site assessment. After a brief history of the Lawrence Property, Ayres Associates Senior Engineer Christina Hiegel said field technicians took soil samples from various depths, searching for evidence of fuel spills and heavy metals.

Hiegel said samples taken near the surface showed elevated levels of barium, though she noted the heavy metal remains below the Department of Environmental Quality’s regulatory limit.

Hiegel said deeper testing revealed higher‑than‑average levels of arsenic at 5.68 milligrams per kilogram. A byproduct of the mining industry, the senior engineer said the contaminant is below DEQ’s normal background levels.

Heigle said both contaminates are well below concerning levels, clearing the path for future development.

The Lawrence Property is currently zoned for industrial use. The south side, near East Cedar Street, sits at a higher elevation than the north side along East Spruce Street. Community Development Director Lou Lascano said he would like to rezone the lower section for residential use.

Lascano said he would like to rezone the upper section as commercial.

Councilwoman Tonya Lewman agreed the area should no longer be zoned for industrial use but asked why the entire property shouldn’t be opened to residential development. City Attorney Pinita Maberry‑Nave said homes can be built in the commercial zone.

Councilman Derek Elliot objected to building homes on the north side of the property. Councilman Elliot said East Spruce Street becomes dangerously congested when events are held at the nearby Carbon County Fairgrounds. Instead of housing, Elliot recommended turning the area into a parking lot.

Councilman Elliot said the upper section of the property could be rented to residents for recreational vehicle storage, serving as an additional revenue source for the city.

Councilwoman Tonya Lewman said the governing body agreed to purchase the Lawrence Property with the intent of clearing the debris and offering the land to a private developer.

Councilman Elliot said the city has an obligation to improve safety along East Spruce Street by providing additional parking on the Lawrence Property.

Councilman Terry Patterson said the city is not responsible for building more parking spaces for the fairgrounds, that responsibility lies with the county.

Following the discussion, the Rawlins City Council authorized Community Development Director Lou Lascano to begin the process of rezoning the Lawrence Property. The request must be approved by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission before the governing body can take action. After that, the City Council will determine the best use for the property.

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MONDAY, April 27, 2026 |

Photo – Floorplan for proposed Boys and Girls Club in Saratoga – Courtesy Town of Saratoga

Representatives from the Casper Boys and Girls Club met with Saratoga residents to discuss the possibility of opening a center in town.

In 2022, Saratoga attorney Nick Haderlie launched an effort to construct an indoor aquatic center to serve the youth of the Platte Valley. Haderlie’s fundraising effort garnered a sizable financial commitment. The high operating cost of the facility made the plan unfeasible. Haderlie set the project aside. He then settled on the idea of building a stand‑alone recreation center without a pool to offer residents an alternative to the Platte Valley Community Center’s gymnasium.

After hearing about Haderlie’s recreation‑center idea, Saratoga resident and Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming board member, Daney Tanner, put Haderlie in touch with the Casper-based youth‑service organization. Tanner had been pushing for the group to offer programs in the Platte Valley.

The organization’s CEO, Ashley Bright, met with Tanner, board member Ian Sandefer, and the Saratoga Town Council to discuss a proposal to construct a new recreation center and gym.

The club representatives also presented a memorandum of understanding to the town council which would allow the organization to build the facility on town-owned property between the Saratoga Middle High School and the library on West Elm Avenue.

In February, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming held a town‑hall meeting to gauge local interest in establishing a club in Saratoga. Speaking at the April 22nd presentation, board member Daney Tanner reported that residents were receptive to the idea. Attendees also said the town needed an additional gymnasium to supplement the Platte Valley Community Center.

Tanner said the second gym would be available to the town’s recreation department and Carbon County School District Two at no additional cost. With the added space, she said the town could host larger sporting events, bringing more revenue into the community.

Earlier in the year, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming conducted a survey to determine if Platte Valley residents would support a program in Saratoga. Board member Daney Tanner said 252 people responded, with 161, or 64 percent supporting the formation of a club. Respondents were also asked if their children would attend club programs.

Despite concerns from some residents that the Platte Valley does not have enough young people to support a Boys and Girls Club, Tanner said the survey showed that 198 children between five and 18 years old would be likely to use the facility.

Tanner said the club would operate after school, on non‑school Fridays and holidays, and throughout the summer.

Club CEO Bright presented a draft floor plan for the proposed facility. Bright said the Boys and Girls Club recreation center and gym is expected to be roughly 14,000 square feet. Another 8,000 to 9,000 square feet could be added if the town wanted a second gymnasium.

CEO Bright said the existing Platte Valley Community Center gymnasium does not meet the Boys and Girls Club’s strict security concerns.

The Boys and Girls Club representatives said the organization would not charge the town for use of the second gym, expecting only that the town cover utilities, maintenance, and janitorial services.

Bright said the Boys and Girls Club emphasizes academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development. Each section of the proposed recreation center will help the club achieve those goals.

The Saratoga facility will be overseen by the Boys and Girls Club of the Platte Valley, which will be made up of residents and local stakeholders.

That organization will operate under the umbrella of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, with the Casper office handling administration and support for the Platte Valley.

When asked how the organization intends to staff the Saratoga facility, board member Daney Tanner said survey respondents reported a willingness to work for the club. Tanner added that several residents have already inquired about a position.

Club CEO Ashley Bright said his organization will research the types of academic and sports programs Platte Valley residents would like to see. Bright added that affiliation with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America ensures that any programs offered locally have already been shown to work nationally.

Bright said the Boys and Girls Club of the Platte Valley will be open to all Carbon County residents, adding that he is exploring ways to provide transportation for children outside Saratoga.

Bright said the Platte Valley club is expected to cost roughly $9.5 million to build and $400,000 a year to operate. Board member Daney Tanner said residents have reported a commitment to donate more than $15 million toward the facility.

The organization said membership prices have not been set, but he expects regular club access to cost $10 annually, with summer programs offered for an additional fee.

Bright asked the town to sign the memorandum of understanding, giving the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming access to the proposed site on West Elm Avenue, saying a signed document would allow him to begin fundraising for the project. Mayor Chuck Davis told Bright the governing body could not approve the agreement outside a regular Town Council meeting. Mayor Davis said he will have Town Attorney Kylie Waldrip review the document with the intention of voting on it next month.

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Friday, April 24, 2026 |

Photo – Rawlins outdoor gun range – Bigfoot99 file photo

Rawlins Shooting Range Advisory Board members volunteered recently to improve the outdoor range.

Earlier this month, Rawlins Shooting Range Advisory Board members donated a weekend their time to repair the outdoor pistol range wall. Speaking at the April 21st Rawlins City Council meeting, shooting range board member Megan McComas thanked two local companies for supplying materials and equipment for the repairs. McComas said the volunteers contributed a total of 60 hours to the project, ensuring the facility is safe for range patrons.

The nine‑member Rawlins Shooting Range Advisory Board oversees the city’s indoor and four outdoor shooting ranges.

The board is also responsible for arranging tournaments and competitive leagues at both facilities.

Board members focused on reinforcing the dividing walls between the outdoor shooting lanes. Rock was placed behind the rebuilt sections for added protection against ricochets and back-splash.

In a media release announcing the improvements, City Manager Matt Hall is quoted as saying, “When people who care put in the work, our community’s resources can go even further. Thanks to all the volunteers and City staff who worked over the weekend to help ensure this facility remains safe and ready to serve residents and visitors alike.”

The Shooting Range Advisory Board is seeking a second alternate member. Applications can be found at Rawlins City Hall, located at 521 West Cedar Street, or online by visiting www.rawlinswy.gov and clicking on Boards and Commissions under the Government tab.

The Outdoor Shooting Range is scheduled to reopen on May 1st.

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Friday, April 24, 2026 |

Photo – Dispatch center – Bigfoot99 file photo

County officials, this week, discussed the possibility of Rawlins joining the unified emergency dispatch center.

Earlier this month, the Rawlins City Council formed an exploratory taskforce to investigate whether the city should join the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center. Two years ago, Sheriff Alex Bakken proposed consolidating all the county’s emergency call centers under one roof.

At that time, law enforcement officials, including the sheriff, Rawlins Police Chief Mike Ward, and then‑Saratoga Chief Mike Morris began reviewing if a single, combined dispatch center was an option for Carbon County. The group visited counties that had consolidated multiple agencies into a single entity.

Speaking at the April 15th Rawlins City Council meeting, Chief Ward said every law enforcement officer he consulted during those visits advised against the idea of forming a unified dispatch center.

Last July, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office assumed dispatching duties for the Platte Valley from the Saratoga Police Department. Operations are now overseen by a joint powers board made up of representatives from the sheriff’s office and the Saratoga PD. The Rawlins Police Department’s dispatch center remains independent, handling emergency 911 calls for the entire county. Calls from outside city limits are transferred to the appropriate agency, such as Wyoming Highway Patrol or the sheriff’s office.

Despite Chief Ward’s objections, the Rawlins City Council formed a committee to determine what, if any, benefits participating in the county system would provide.

During the April 21st Board of Carbon County Commissioners meeting in Encampment, Sheriff Bakken announced the city’s intention to explore the possibility of joining the unified dispatch center.

The sheriff said combining the two agencies would likely provide better service to the community.

Sheriff Bakken said that he has been reaching out to consulting firms to conduct a feasibility study. The sheriff said the resulting analysis will determine if merging with the Rawlins Police Department’s dispatch center is the best course of action.

When the study is completed, Sheriff Bakken said he will be better prepared to address questions that come up during future discussions about combined dispatch.

The sheriff added that he is seeking a grant to help cover the cost of the feasibility study. Eventually, City of Rawlins will have to share in the ultimate cost of the study with the county.

Sheriff Bakken defended the cost of the study, saying he has an obligation to find the most effective and efficient way to provide law enforcement to the residents of Carbon County.

In the meantime, Sheriff Bakken said he will invite the Rawlins exploratory taskforce to join the Carbon County Unified Dispatch Center Joint Powers Board meetings.

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Friday, April 24, 2026 |

Photo – Remembrance Day poppy – Bigfoot99 file photo

In Saratoga, town officials have declared May 31st as Poppy Day in honor of fallen service members.

During the April 15th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Clerk Jennifer Anderson announced that the American Legion Auxiliary has asked the governing body to recognize May 31st as Poppy Day. Clerk Anderson added that the group is requesting residents to wear a poppy in honor of those who have lost their lives fighting for our country.

Poppy Day, also known as Remembrance Day in many countries, is dedicated to honoring military personnel who died in service. The observance centers on the red poppy, a symbol inspired by the 1915 war poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. In his writing, Lieutenant McCrae noted that red poppies were among the first plants to bloom in the war‑torn soil of World War I France and Belgium.

The American Legion Auxiliary’s Poppy Day proclamation states that America is a land of freedom, preserved and protected by citizen soldiers, millions of whom have died in battle. It adds that a nation at peace should be reminded of the cost of war by wearing a memorial poppy as a symbol of lives lost in all wars.

The Saratoga Town Council unanimously voted to recognize May 31st as Poppy Day.

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