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Karen C. Russell, of Encampment High School, has been selected the 73rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State to be held on the campus of Northwest College in Powell. Girls State takes place from June 6-13. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State was established in 1941 and is an annual program designed as a practical experience in self-government, based on Wyoming State Government. Wyoming Girls State is non-partisan and non-political in that no existing party is promoted. The program emphasizes the importance of...
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) had begun to develop alternative actions for the West Side Snowy Range Travel Management Project; which is the next step in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Alternatives will be derived from the initial proposed action and from the more than 250 public comments that were received regarding the proposal. The alternatives will be analyzed within the Environmental Assessment that should be released later this summer. Melanie Fullman, District Ranger of the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District, is...
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today approximately $704,167 in Affordable Care Act funding to a new health center site in Wyoming for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the communities that need them most. This new health center in Wyoming is projected to increase access to health care services for nearly 4,050 patients. Nationally, approximately $101 million was awarded to 164 new health center sites in 33 states and two U.S. Territories to increase access to health care services for...
A Saratoga student was selected to participate in the annual High School Institute (HSI) at the University of Wyoming. Max Schneider, sophomore at Saratoga High School, was chosen among 84 students across Wyoming State to participate. Since 1985, the program has offered students an opportunity to achieve intellectual and personal growth, cultivate leadership capabilities and measure their capacities and interests. This years HSI will be held June 7-27 at the University of Wyoming. The HSI is sponsored by University of Wyoming with special...
On May 3, 2015, twenty-five young citizens were recognized by the congressional delegation for earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Awards. Senator John Barrasso, Secretary of State Edward F. Murray III, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow presented the medals for initiative, service and achievement at the state ceremony held in Laramie. “By participating in the Congressional Award, I have learned that it is important to have Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely goals (SMART) ... “I lea...
The Final EIS for the Trans-West Express Transmission Project (TWE Project) is available for public review. The EIS was published on the Federal Register on May 1, 2015, initiating a 30-day public availability and protest period associated with the project. The TransWest Express, LLC is proposing to construct, own, and operate a 730-mile, 600-kilovolt, direct current (DC) transmission line and two terminals. The northern converter station would be located near Sinclair, Wyoming. According to the press release, the project will provide,...
The Encampment/Riverside group will meet at 7-9 p.m. on May 21 at the Encampment/Riverside Library to discuss The Eagle Catcher by Margaret Coel. The Carbon County Library System’s book discussion groups are open to any adult who would like to read and participate and admission is free. For more information and to reserve a copy, call Dawna Martin at 307-327-5775....
If interested in learning about naturally safe, purely effective essential oils, then join Kathryn Harrison and April Martinez, Independent Wellness Advocates for doTERRA at 2-3 p.m. on May 14th at the Encampment Library. They are offering a free basic Essential Oils: 101 class for all people interested in learning how therapeutic-grade essential oils can be used as a self-care wellness alternative. For more information, contact Kendra Graham at 307-328-2621, or visit carbonlibraries.org....
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces a reminder for nonresidents to submit their applications for limited quota deer, and antelope licenses by June 1. Applications for limited quota elk for residents is also June 1. The nonresident application period for elk was in January. In addition, all big game applications must now be submitted at wgfd.wyo.gov. If there are any questions to contact Wyoming Game and Fish at 307-777-4600....
Ladies are invited to meet to golf nine holes at the Saratoga Golf Course every Thursday morning at 9 a.m., according to Nancy Facciani. Whoever shows up can play, Facciani said. At the present time no handicaps will be determined or used. The play of the day will be determined by random drawing on the day of play. Play will be informal and all playing abilities will be accommodated, Facciani said. Inclement weather, temperatures below 55 degrees or winds above 23-30 mph could cancel the play for the day. The Saratoga Men’s Golf league t...
Other awards given were to Cassidy Little and McKenzie Powell for 2nd team All Conference. For 1st team All Conference, awards were given to Alyssa Barkhurst and Sierra Loftice. Alyssa Barkhurst was also awarded for All State....
For Girls High School Basketball Awards, Letters and Certificates were awarded to Ashylynn Johnson, Cheyanne Jordan, Bailey Miller, McKenzie Powell and Konnar Knotwell. Most Valuable Player (MVP) was awarded to Alyssa Barkhurst, who maintained a 52 percent field goal percentage, was 53 percent in free throws and was the team leader in rebounds and assists. With 42 percent three point shooting, Courtney James was the second best in the state. Leading in scoring and steals was Cassidy Little. Most determined player was Micaiah Pantle. Players...
Chuck Bartlett, town engineer for the town of Saratoga, submitted his resignation before the meeting ended Tuesday night. Saratoga Mayor Ed Glode said the council did not act on the resignation Tuesday night. Bartlett's resignation is effective May 27....
The Platte Valley Ministerial Association (PVMA) will be hosting a Baccalaureate service on Sunday May 10, 2015 at 7 p.m. for graduates of Encampment, HEM, and Saratoga High Schools. The service will be held at the Platte Valley Community Center. Music will be provided by youth from the community youth group. The speakers for the evening will be athletes from several University of Wyoming athletic teams addressing the graduates on the topic of “Words of Wisdom for Graduates”. Several of these athletes spoke at last fall’s Community Thank...
The National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive through the United Services Blood Drive from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 12 at the Saratoga Middle/High School. To set up an appointment to donate blood, contact the school at 307-326-5246....
Space is still available for the Polarity Thinking Workshop, according to Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Stacy Crimmins. The class is from 2-5 p.m., Thursday at the Platte Valley Community Center. Guest speaker Jake Jacobs, president of Global Consulting Services, will teach people how to raise awareness of their leadership strengths and how to build upon them; recognize what is missing; gain clarity about what makes them successful; improve leadership performance; create synergy over time though greater...
Karen C. Russell, of Encampment High School, has been selected the 73rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State to be held on the campus of Northwest College in Powell. Girls State takes place from June 6-13. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State was established in 1941 and is an annual program designed as a practical experience in self-government, based on Wyoming State Government. Wyoming Girls State is non-partisan and non-political in that no existing party is promoted. The program emphasizes the importance of...
The Saratoga Men’s Golf League tees off at 4:30 p.m., May 6 to begin its season. Saratoga Resort and Spa golf pro, Matt Daubner, will select the play of the day. Interested men can join the league on that day if they have not already signed up....
The Saratoga Men's Golf League is holding an organizational meeting April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Resort and Spa in the Aspen. The Men's Golf League is hoping to build the league and invites anyone who is interested in being on the golf league to attend the meeting....
The Valley Service Organization (VSO) is now seeking nominations for its 2015 Women of Distinction recognition. 2015 honorees will be recognized at VSO’s May 28 lunch meeting at the Hotel Wolf. The Women of Distinction program recognizes valley volunteerism. Nominations should be submitted in written form to Women of Distinction, c/o Valley Service Organization, P.O. Box 1601, Saratoga, WY 82331, by Thursday, April 30. The nomination should include the woman’s name, telephone number, at least one paragraph outlining why she should be hon...
Saratoga High School teachers Kaelin Crawford and Noel Shepard are putting on an art showcase of Shepard’s art students with appetizers created by Crawford’s ProStart classes. The art show will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Saratoga High School cafeteria. The two educators came up with the idea to help raise money to provide more and better materials for their classes to use. “I love all forms of art, but especially like working with clay... there just wasn’t enough money for the students to get the opportunity to work with clay in...
The Platte Valley Arts Council recently held elections of officers for the new year. Pam Kraft was elected president and Jerry Wood was elected vice president. Leslie McLinskey and Shannon Fagan were re-elected treasurer and secretary, respectively. Other board members are Stacy Crimmins and Mary Martin. Currently, there are three open positions on the board. The Board of Directors has been planning its 2015-2016 calendar of events and projects. Upcoming events include two Children’s Art Workshops. These free activities will be held on July 4...
The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is seeking nominations for the Kurt Bucholz Award; which honors an individual who exemplifies the core beliefs felt by Dr. Bucholz during his lifetime of dedicated public service and commitment to conservation. The award was created in memory of Kurt Bucholz, DVM, a legislature and rancher from Saratoga. This award was established in 2008 and is presented annually to an individual who represents his conservation values, especially the conservation of working...
Rawlins Thursday, April 9, 5 p.m. at the BLM office on 3rd Street. Elk Mt./Hanna/Med Bow/Arlington Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Elk Mountain Senior Center. Saratoga Tuesday, April 21, immediately following the County Commissioner meeting (approx. 5 p.m.), at the Platte Valley Community Center. The format will include a formal introduction of the proposal, a period for open questions/comments and an opportunity for attendees to discuss road and trail management details with Forest Service staff....
The Carbon Power & Light Board of Directors, at their March 27, 2015 meeting, selected Russell Waldner to be the successor to the cooperatives' current manager, Charles Larsen, who is retiring June 30, 2015. The selection process started several months ago with the board's Management Succession Committee accepting applications and conducting interviews. The board, after careful consideration of the applicants/interviewees, selected Waldner for the position. Waldner is currently the Director of...