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At the November 18 rescheduled meeting of Riverside Town Council, a decision was made regarding new playground equipment as well as a change in sewer tap fees. A new town website has been uploaded. Also still present on the agenda is public safety. GameTime Equipment may be the source of Riverside’s newest playground equipment. After extensive research by community member Makenzie Rakness the town council has decided to pursue the project further through the company as well as volunteer e...
With no additions to the agenda, and no public guests, the November 11 meeting of the Encampment Town Council had a quick .eeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the council started right away with the October 2021 financial statement. The council approved regular monthly bills of $22,045.69 for payroll and contracted liabilities. Moving along to updates on the Sewer Lagoon Improvement Project, the town council and Engineer Jon Nelson discussed options for improvement and safety features of...
You may not imagine small town Wyoming as having an exceptional martial arts program. Nick Haderley his family and team, however, have made it their mission to bring a martial arts program to the Valley. Starting in 2018 at the community center with other collaborators and eventually branching out to their own building, Platte Valley Martial Arts is becoming a household name in much of Carbon County. After extensive renovations PVMA reopened in September 2020 at its new location on Bridge Street...
With many holidays quickly upon us, it seems time to gather those closest to us and begin preparations for celebrations. Celebrations can mean a variety of things; gathering at a relative’s home, hosting friends or enjoying the time off with plenty of goodies. It can be a time of so much fun and joy for many. Spreading joy is a huge part of these seasons, from gift giving to gathering with friends and family. It can also be a time of stress and sadness even for the happiest of folks. D... Full story
The Saratoga Lady Panthers made their way to the 1A State Volleyball Championship in Casper over the weekend of November 4-5. Facing off against two teams, Saratoga was able to show their skills. They first battled the Southeast Lady Cyclones before facing off against the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattlers, the Saratoga Lady Panthers played a total of 6 sets. Lady Cyclones Getting swept up by the Southeast, Saratoga scored 14 points in the 1st set ending 25-14 to the Lady Cyclones....
The Saratoga Sun's own Joshua Wood has been named Carbon County Board of Realtors 2021 Business Person of the Year. Each year, the Board of Realtors take nominations from their membership as to who should receive the award. One person is selected by the board. Listed in the nomination are business accomplishments, business impact, special endeavors and other comments from realtors. "Established in 1888, the Saratoga Sun has been devoted to providing factual and accurate reporting for over 125...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers clawed into the 1A West Regional Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. Traveling north to Lander, the Lady Panthers faced four separate teams and were able to advance to the state championships. The Lady Panthers first challenged the Burlington Lady Huskies and Little Snake River Lady Rattlers on Friday. On Saturday the Lady Panthers clashed with Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns as well as the Meteetseetse Lady Longhorns. “We had a really great regional tournament o...
The Encampment town Council had a busy agenda for their October 14 meeting. The possibility of a police drone was one topic of attention. Mother Mountain Anglers and Encampment Preschool Director Rachel Swanson were in attendance as well. Other guests included Carbon County Commissioners Travis Moore and Carbon County Emergency Manager Lenny Layman who were in attendance to give the council an opportunity to clarify any questions they may have about the proposed fire district. Drones Police...
The Riverside Town Council had a short agenda for their October 14 meeting. One large ticket item on the agenda was the possibility of a neighborhood watch program. Councilmember Mark Helwick brought the program to the council’s attention after a seeming increase in crime in the area. After the summer’s recent manhunt and other criminal activities the Riverside town council is looking into multiple avenues for the safety of its residents. According to their website, NNW.ORG the Neighborhood Wat...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers played two games last week, traveling to Encampment Thursday and hosting Niobrara County on Friday. Playing a total of eight sets against both Tiger teams the Lady Panthers fought a series of big cat fights. First facing off against the Encampment Lady Tigers, the Lady Panthers were welcomed into the first set with a bite. Encampment winning the first set 25-19. Saratoga dug deep to win the 2nd set 25-15 and the 3rd set 25-21. Leading the team in digs was Whitney...
The Encampment Lady Tigers had two games last week, hosting the Saratoga Lady Panthers Thursday and traveling to face the Little Snake River Valley Lady Rattlers Friday. Though the Lady Tigers didn’t come away with a win, they fought their way through eight sets and dug into both their opponents. Starting Thursday evening the Encampment Lady Tigers hosted the Saratoga Lady Panthers for a big cat fight. Both teams had a large cheering section with chants and fans rattling the bleachers. E...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers were busy last week with three games, one on the road and two at home. Saratoga was hosted by the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners before they hosted the North Park Lady Wildcats and the Cokeville Lady Panthers. It was also a tough week for Saratoga as they lost all three matches. Lady Panthers vs. Lady Miners When Saratoga hosted the Lady Miners last month, it was to the benefit of the Lady Panthers as they dispatched HEM across three sets. On...
The Encampment Lady Tigers hosted two volleyball games last week as the Rock River Lady Longhorns visited on Thursday and the Cokeville Lady Panthers came to Tiger Nation on Saturday. In both matches, the Lady Tigers were dealt losses on their home court but not without putting up a fight. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Longhorns Though Rock River was able to leave Encampment with a win, the Lady Tigers didn't make it easy. The Lady Longhorns took the 1st set of the match 25-17 against Encampment with a...
The past few weeks I have been privileged to meet so many interesting people in the Platte Valley. From people who have lived their entire lives here to people born in countries overseas who have found the Valley somehow. Every community, no matter what size it is or how long it’s been around, has its influential people. The ones here just feel extra special. Many folks have hidden talents here, not to mention hearts of gold. There are volunteer opportunities always available for many causes o... Full story
The Encampment Lady Tiger netters faced off against three teams last week returning home with one win. With all three games away the Lady Tigers hit the road. Playing a total of 12 sets, the Lady Tigers have been busy. Encampment vs. Walden First up, the Encampment Lady Tigers faced the North Park Wildcats Tuesday night. Playing a total of four sets, the cat fight ended with the Lady Wildcats taking home the win. The first set ended with only a two point difference. North park took the 1st set...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers played two games over the weekend instead of the scheduled three. Southeast High School canceled due to multiple games on their schedule. The Lady Panthers started their weekend off Thursday night facing the Encampment Lady Tigers and finished the weekend against the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns on Saturday. Playing seven sets over the course of the weekend, the Lady Panthers went 1-1. Saratoga vs. Encampment The Saratoga Lady Panthers' home game against the Encampment...
The Encampment Lady Tigers traveled to the Bobcat Invitational in Thermopolis over the weekend and netted six games over October 1 and 2. Encampment tied against three opponents and only took one loss over the weekend. The Encampment Lady Tigers first faced the Wind River Cougars on Friday. Encampment won the 1st set 21-19. With Wind River quickly returning to win the 2nd set 21-19, the match ended in a tie for both teams. Facing the Big Piney Punchers, the Encampment Lady Tigers lost the 1st...
Having a convenient healthy drink option doesn’t have to be a struggle for Saratoga residents any longer. With the opening of Panther Energy on July 3, nutritious shakes and teas have begun to trickle into the community. “I want to change peoples lives, I want to make people healthier,” owner Thatcher Spiering explained about his business mission. “To be able to provide someone with a protein shake that actually tastes like brownie batter and is really good for them is so cool.” Brownie b...
The Encampment Lady Tigers came away with a split weekend after one non-conference game and one conference game. On Friday, they were hosted by the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners and the Cokeville Lady Panthers on Staurday. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Miners The Lady Tigers attacked HEM on their home court for a 3-1 match. The netters played four sets total with Encampment taking a bite out of the Lady Miners in the first set at 25-21. HEM refused to be held down on their own court...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers were dealt an 0-2 weekend as they were hosted by the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattlers and the Cokeville Lady Panthers. The Lady Panthers traveled to LSRV’s home net on Friday. The Lady Rattlers showed their fangs first thing winning the 1st set at 25-23. Continuing to defend their net, LSRV took a bite out of the Lady Panthers winning the 2nd set at 25-18. The Lady Panthers dug their heels into the 3rd set with 79 match digs. Leading in digs was W...
On the morning of September 18, the Encampment Lady Tigers hosted the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns before the latter went on to face the Saratoga Lady Panthers. Though Farson-Eden would fall to the Lady Panthers, they would manage to secure one win while in the Valley. The small but scrappy team of Lady Tigers, however, would not make it easy as they extended the match five sets. Setting the tone for the match, the first two sets both saw scores of 25-22 with Encampment taking the 1st set and...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers had a busy homecoming week with two volleyball games in the Panther Den. On September 14, Saratoga hosted the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners for a non-conference game. Then, on September 18, the Lady Panthers hosted the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns for a conference game. Both matches saw Saratoga's netters put two wins under their belt. Lady Panthers vs. Lady Miners Kicking off their duo of homecoming matches, the Lady Panthers hosted HEM for a...
Attending a Polka Dance may not be what one thinks of as an exciting time. The Platte Valley Arts Council truly made it an event Saturday night. Though it wouldn’t be considered a high turnout the band and the crowd really had some chemistry. A drinking game certainly isn’t what I expected out of the night, neither was being welcomed with open arms by everyone I encountered. The folks in our little Valley really have a way of making everyone feel so welcome no matter who you are or where you... Full story
Encampment Town Council was in session September 9 and first on the agenda was Brush Creek Ranch and their planned unit development (PUD) on Green Mountain. The community and council hope to make it clear to involved protection agencies that it is a cumulative project and not an individual unit. The PUD is in the Encampment watershed protected area, which the town defends. Citing multiple red flags already in the process by the developer, as well as lack of inspections at the site, the Town of...
The Encampment Lady Tigers and the Little Snake River Valley Lady Rattlers faced off in Encampment on September 11. Playing a full five sets, the Ladyu Tigers fought a hard battle. The Lady Rattlers sunk in their fangs in the 1st set, going 12-25. Not an ideal start but Encapment was quick to bite back in the 2nd set with a score of 25-21. The match started fast and never slowed down. With quite the crowd for both teams, the gym was alive with the echoes of chants and cheers. LSRV was quick to c...