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"Fungi Fun", the basics of collecting and cultivating mushrooms, will be featured at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Saratoga Branch Library at 503 West Elm Ave. in Saratoga. Friends of the Saratoga Library, in conjunction with the Community Garden, will host local mushroom hobbyist Susan Marich for the free public program. Treats, possibly mushrooms, will be served following the presentation. For the past six years, from early spring to late fall, Marich has been gathering mushrooms in the...
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 of Saratoga has selected Riley as a delegate to attend the 77th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State program to be held at LCCC in Cheyenne. Riley was selected for her outstanding achievements in school and community. "I heard about the Girls' State program from a couple of previous participants that had said it was a great experience and opportunity to learn more about our government" said Riley when asked why she was interested in...
Area businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to reserve space in the new spring home, garden and outdoor show planned for May 4 at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC). The event, “A Spring Thing: From Guns to Roses,” is sponsored by the Valley Service Organization (VSO) and PVCC with support from Bridge Street Bargains. The show will allow exhibitors to showcase products and services used in spring and summer activities in the valley and provide information on seasonal recreation and special events. In addition, several wor...
There is still time for graduating seniors from Carbon County School District 2 high schools and home schools to apply for the Valley Service Organization’s (VSO) $500 Youth Citizenship Award (YCA). Carol Beach, YCA chairman for VSO, said the application deadline is Monday, April 15. Application forms are available from school counselors. Home schooled students may get them by contacting Beach at 307-326-8012. Beach reminded students and their parents that this is not a scholarship or academic award but is based on the student’s und...
Rawlins native J.V. Rutz will be sharing his novel, "The Illusion Killer," with the people of his home state during a book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Rawlins Library located at 215 W. Buffalo St. in Rawlins. Wyoming served as an inspiration for much of the landscape and settings for the fantasy novel set in a world defying doomsday. Interested parties may bring their own books to have them signed by the author, but limited copies will be available to purchase. Self...
Wyoming Health Fairs/Wellness Health Fairs (WHF) will be holding their annual blood draws for wellness screenings next week in Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna. Dates for the blood draws are Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Hanna Elementary School; Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga, and Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Encampment Opera House. Valley screenings are being organized this year by the Encampment chapter of Beta Sigma...
The Carbon County Sheriffs Victim/Witness Program recognizes April 7-13, 2019 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by raising awareness about crime victims’ issues, promoting victims’ rights and honoring victims of all crimes. The 2019 theme, “Honoring our past. Creating hope for the future” reminds us that when we come together to support and assist victims of all crimes, we help the healing of victims and survivors and also help break the cycle of violence. Through community action and service, we all be come stronger, together. Each year...
The annual fun and educational day for eighth grade students called “Business Career Day” will be held on Friday, April 12. The goal of the day is to expose students to rich and diverse career opportunities and workplaces. The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce and Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna-Elk Mountain-Medicine Bow Schools will partner to arrange for about 50 eighth grade students to visit our local businesses. Students will learn great concepts such as passion and dedication at the business they visit. Business own...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will offer a hunter education class in Encampment beginning on April 9. The classroom portion will be held in the library at the Encampment School and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on April 9 and running through April 25. A mandatory field day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, and will include safety in the field, game tracking and gun safety. The hunter education exam will also be given during the field day. There is a $10 fee per student, cash only please. Students...
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County and Classic Air Medical are proud to announce their new emergent blood transfusion program. This program allows Classic Air Medical to pick up blood from Memorial Hospital of Carbon County and transport it to patients on the scene of a traumatic injury, giving patients early access to lifesaving blood. Memorial Hospital of Carbon County and Classic Air Medical have developed a partnership to provide residents of Carbon County and other surrounding counties with leading edge critical care medicine in flight....
Shop at any of your favorite local business during three weeks in March. Hit a home run with a purchase of $20 or more made between March 11 and March 29 at any Platte Valley Business allows you the opportunity to win one of three great Prizes, The event sponsor, Rawlins National Bank, and the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce (SPVCC) have teamed up to provide Chamber Gift Certificates redeemable only at Chamber Member Businesses. Improve your RBI: the more you shop, the more opportunities you have to win! Just bring your dated...
Journey with fun-loving Hobgoblins to the “land of colored ice” as they tell the tale of a young girl and her quest to find her best friend. You may find yourself believing in malevolent mirrors, yetis, talking reindeer, and snow chickens when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original musical adaptation of The Snow Queen. The local cast features Charli Powell as Gerda; Conner Konecny as her best friend, Kay; and Katharine Backen as the Snow Queen. Fiona Davis will play Gerda’s Grandma/Old Robber...
The Valley Service Organization (VSO) and the Platte Valley Community Center are joining forces to produce a new addition to the Valley’s spring calendar. To be held in early May “A Spring Thing: From Guns to Roses” is designed to promote spring and summer opportunities for recreation and enjoyment in Wyoming’s Upper North Platte River Valley. Areas of focus include gardening, foraging, outdoor activities and exploration of the area’s natural and cultural attractions. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the co...
The application period is now open for the $500 Youth Citizenship Award offered by the Valley Service Organization (VSO) to graduating Carbon County School District 2 seniors. Application forms are available from the counselor’s office at each of the district’s high schools. Home-schooled students are also eligible for this award according to Carol Beach, YCA project chairman for VSO. Home-schooled seniors can obtain the application form by emailing her at [email protected]. Completed applications should be returned to: VSO P.O. Box 160...
Reverend Stuart German, Assemblies of God (AG) missionary representative at Global University, will be the feature guest speaker at Platte Valley Christian Center AG, on Sunday, March 17, according to Reverend Gene Smith, pastor. Stuart and Jeanie have served in AG World Missions for nearly three decades, spending their first twenty-six years in the Philippines. The Germans first moved to the Philippines in 1991 where their three children, Nathan (25), Erika (21) and Jared (20) were born in the...
PacifiCorp, a regulated utility who serves 1.9 million customers in six western states, has applied for approval to repower the existing Foote Creek Rim 1 Wind Project located near Arlington, Wyo. Repowering will primarily involve removing the existing 68 turbines and replacing them with 12 new turbines. Although the activities involved are typical for wind energy project maintenance, residents may notice increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. The project is expected to bring more than $14 million dollars in added tax...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites members of the public to join in discussions about the management of mule deer migration corridors in the Platte Valley. Wildlife managers want to better define and understand the migration risks for big game animals in the Platte Valley. “We hope to gather input from the public on the potential challenges facing migrating ungulates and look at ways we can mitigate these challenges,” said Embere Hall, wildlife management coordinator for the Game and Fish Department’s Laramie Region. For examp...
There will be a free and open to the public Jazz Concert at the PVCC on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The concert will begin at 12 p.m. and should last about an hour-and-a-half. This concert will feature the Award Wimming Ben Markley Trio with guest tenor saxophone soloist Joel Frahm. Pianist Dr. Ben Markley is the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Markley’s Trio members are Bass player Marty Kenney from the University of Northern Colorado, and Drummer Jim White from the University of Northern Colorado. Joel Frahm is a Jazz Club M...
The Sons of the American Legion are raffling a two-person ice hut complete with auger, a pair of ice fishing poles, a lantern and a heater off at the 36th annual Ice Fishing Derby this weekend. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Sons of the Legion scholarship fund. Tickets cost $10 each and are available at the American Legion Post 54 at 403 E. Bridge St. where participants can also view the hut. The drawing will be held at noon on Sat., Jan. 19 at the Legions/Sons concession trailer at...
With the 36th Annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby set to take place this weekend, the Saratoga Sun decided to take a look through our archives. This year, the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce (SPVCC) will be offering $41,000 in total prize money including $2,000 for catching the largest fish during the two-day derby and three Trophy Trout that could be worth $35,000 combined. With the prizes in mind, the Sun saw fit to see what other prizes have been offered in the past starting with...
The annual blood drive sponsored by the Valley Service Organization (VSO) is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Platte Valley Community Center. The drive will be held in the center’s Great Hall from noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services). Appointments are now being taken through phone calls from VSO committee members or online at vitalant.org, according to Roxie Baldwin, chairman for the project. “Once you’re at the website you can just follow the prompts to make your appointment,” she said. Drop-in...
Platte Valley 4-H is gearing up to start their shooting sports again this year. Starting Jan. 16 from 6-8 p.m., parents will be able to bring their children to the Platte Valley Community Center Multipurpose Room where the children can begin their participation in the program. Those wishing to get their kids involved can do so by contacting the University of Wyoming Carbon County Extension Office at 307-328-2642....
For the 36th year, the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce (SPVCC) invites everyone to compete in the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. Taking place on Jan. 19 and 20, participants will have the opportunity to win the $2,000 first prize by catching the largest fish during the two-day derby. There are also over $6,000 in cash prizes and up to $35,000 in additional prize money available, according to a press release from the SPVCC. Those catching the second and third largest fish during the derby will win $1,000 and $500, respectively. While...
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber is seeking nominations from its membership for positions on the nine-member Board of Directors. Directors are elected by ballot at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Feb. 7 with a three-year term beginning in February. According to Stacy Crimmins, CEO of the Chamber, the terms due to expire currently are held by Jim Copeland, Shannon Fagan and Jonathan Schnal. All three directors have expressed interest in serving another three-year term and will be added to the ballot. In addition, there are two open seats t...
On Dec. 15, Platte Valley Martial Arts (PVMA) held color belt testing for all three of its classes: Little Dragons, Taekwondo and Judo. The Little Dragons class, according to the press release from PVMA, is intended for younger students between 3-6 years old "with a focus on basic balance and coordination skills." Taekwondo is a Korean form of martial arts that emphasizes kicking, striking and self-defense while Judo, a Japanese art, involves throwing, grappling and submissions. Color belt...