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There are three types of people in the world of ice fishing: people who ice fish recreationally, fishermen who habitually head out to the lake ... Then there are the Hytreks. If you look towards Saratoga Lake while driving down Highway 130, you may see an ice fishing hut resting on top of the frozen lake. Chances are, Vince Hytrek will be in that hut with a line sinking into the frozen lake. "Every year, his hut is out there first and he'll be out there last out there," Vince's wife Kimberly...
Celebration on the menu for Friday night The Hotel Wolf and Restaurant is filled with more than just fresh prime rib. Inside those brick walls are several years of history - 120 years of history to be exact. On New Year's Eve 1893, the Hotel Wolf held a masquerade party that the Saratoga Sun described as having "an immense crowd" and was "most pleasant in every way." Ten days later, the Hotel Wolf was open to the public. Sitting on the corner of First and Bridge, the Hotel Wolf has become a...
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its annual “report card” for America’s infrastructure and grades were less than adequate this year. Town Engineer Chuck Bartlett shared the report with the Saratoga/Carbon County Impact Joint Power Board last month. ASCE rated 16 different infrastructure categories ranging from aviation to wastewater with classifications for bridges, drinking water, schools and transit among others. Using a grading scale from “A+” to “F”, the cumulative G....
Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series of stories about the river restoration project on the Upper North Platte River. Reconstructing the North Platte River is not going to be an easy task. It’s going to take time, cooperation from residents and most importantly, it’s going to take money—and lots of it. The proposed project will be beneficial to river and local residents, however, it is going to cost millions of dollars. So how much exactly is the project going to cost and where i...
It’s that time a year again for anglers to brave the cold the frozen landscape and show of their fishing skills. The 31st annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby will take place on Jan. 18 and 19 at Saratoga Lake. Ice fishing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to pit their fishing abilities against each other, but will also have the ability to win cash prizes. The competition for the largest fish caught during derby hours will come with a $2,000 prize, second place will receive $1,000 and third p...
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series about the river restoration project on the Upper North Platte River. Next week’s story will discuss the financial issues. By Mike Dunn The Upper North Platte River physically divides the town. It divides the west part of the town from the east. It separates downtown from most of Carbon County. People depend on the bridges in Saratoga. Not just for access to the other side of the town, but as a source for commerce and growth to the town as wel...
South Central Wyoming residents often prefer the benefits of the rural life. But the wide open spaces do provide some challenges for residents. Receiving adequate emergency care to your house is not always a simple as it needs to be in rural areas. But one local group is helping to bridge that gap between sufficient emergency health care and small town life. They call themselves the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service (SCWEMS) and they have been helping Carbon County towns since...
Stantec introduces early stage plans for river Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about the findings of the Upper North Platte River Restoration Project. The Upper North Platte River Restoration Project has many Saratoga citizens excited and concerned for its future impact on the town. So how will it affect the Upper North Platte River and those who live near it? The primary intention of the restoration project is to make the Upper North Platte River a self-sustaining r...
Prior to Tuesday night’s town hall meeting, the governing body of Saratoga held a public hearing on Saratoga’s Master Plan. The master plan is being proposed to deal with the possible influx of area population. Executive director of Voices of the Valley (VOV) KayCee Alameda said that even if there is not a population boom. “All of our different regulatory is 30 years old,” Alemeda said, “Even if we don’t have growth, we clearly have some issues with ordinances and housing that need to be addre...
Ordinance 822 instigated a large amount of controversy between residents of the town and the governing body (specific) at the Dec. 18 Saratoga Town Council meeting. The ordinance proposed says that “All board members serve at the pleasure of the mayor and may be removed by the mayor for incompetency or neglect of duty”. Though the ordinance is only in its first reading, if passed, the mayor will be given the power to remove board members. Town attorney, Tom Thompson, said the ordinance is the... Full story
Stantec has announced they are in their preliminary stage in the Upper North Platte River restoration project. This project will impact areas of the river through the town of Saratoga. In two separate presentations on Thursday, Stantec representatives and representatives from Wildlife Hydrology outlined their preliminary results and to gather ideas from the public for the upcoming project. "The first reason we are always here is that there are a series of objectives within a community," said... Full story
The Saratoga Planning Commission had a productive evening at its Dec. 10 meeting. The majority of the two-hour meeting was spent approving a plan to amend Title 18 Zoning of the town code. The amendments would relax restrictions on home occupations. The Planning Commission stated that these amendments would allow the residents of Saratoga "to operate home occupations in their residences as an accessory use". Major amendments to code 18.06.190 include changing the phrasing from "permitted" to...
Influenza is starting to spread into Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Health reported increased flu activity across the state in recent weeks. "While we are not seeing as many cases as this time last year," said Reggie McClinton, surveillance epidemiologist with the Wyoming Department of Health, "reported influenza activity is definitely picking up." Campbell County has reported the highest instances of influenza. Luckily, the Saratoga area has not been dramatically impacted by influenza. Dr....
Four-and-a-half years ago, I set foot in southeast Wyoming for the first time. As a young, arrogant, long-haired 18-year-old kid walking into the University of Wyoming, I had no idea at that time that this area would change my outlook on life as much as it has. I originally hail from the small town of Nine Mile Falls, Wash., about 30 miles northwest of Spokane. I lived there for about 12 years until I decided to go to UW without even setting foot on the campus first. I didn't care where I went... Full story
The Platte Valley Habitat Partnership (PVHP) and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (WGFC) held a meeting Dec. 11 at the Platte Valley Community Center after a successful month of planning and receiving funding for projects in mule deer habitat conservation. It is "a start of a new era," said KayCee Alemeda executive director of Voices of the Valley (VOV), "There are five great habitat projects that will hit the ground this spring which is really exciting." Alemeda stated that 91 landowners,... Full story
Carbon County School District No. 2 held their final meeting of 2013 on Monday. Board members devoted a large part of their discussed financials of the 2013 calendar year. The district announced they have spent an average of $40,385 a day on district expenditures and have been able to keep these expenditures in check with their revenues without having to draw from reserve funds. Approximately 35 percent of expenditures went to elementary education, nine percent went to the middle school, 23... Full story