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The Grand Encampment Opera Company presents "Mischief in the Magnolias or Weed 'Em and Reap" by P. B. Rogerson. Performing June 12, 14 & 15, 2019 in conjunction with the Encampment Riverside Woodchopper's Jamboree at the Grand Encampment Opera House, 622 Rankin, in Encampment, Wyo. All performances start promptly at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Englewood, Colo. Clover Leaf was a once stately mansion...
The Saratoga Museum recently announced their schedule for Kid Camps at the Pavilion this summer, beginning with a denim pocket project on June 12. The program will be lead by former Saratoga Middle High School art teacher and current Saratoga Museum Board member Linda Fisher-Perue. In the denim pocket project, children will receive a recycled denim pocket and materials to decorate it into an artistic project. Children will also learn the history of denim and it’s importance to Wyoming. On July 10, children will receive a t...
The Friends of the Saratoga Branch Library (FOL) are inviting Valley residents to come to the Saratoga Branch Library this weekend to find a good read ... or several. The annual Saratoga Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin at 10 a.m. on June 8 in the meeting room. Set up for the book sale will begin on June 7. The book sale will continue through June 13. All purchases in the FOL book sale are by donation with all proceeds going to the FOL, which are used to bring educational and entertaining programs to the patrons...
As the United States Forest Service (USFS) begins the maintenance of trails in the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains this summer, they are partnering with Common Outdoor Ground (COG) to begin assessing those trails. COG, a community organization based in southeast Wyoming, will hike or ride trails with the USFS to assess trail conditions. The Rapid Trails Assessment Program will be focused on Platte River and Savage Run Wilderness trails, according to the press release from Aaron Voos, public affairs specialist for the...
A week after Memorial Day, Wyoming Highway 70 over Battle Pass has been cleared by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and opened for the season on Monday, June 3. “Crews from Saratoga and Baggs have been working to clear the road from their respective sides of the Sierra Madre and have completed that work,” said WYDOT Public Relations Specialist Matthew Murphy in an email on Monday. “They worked through this past weekend to get the road open this morning.” Murphy also advised that travelers watch for patches of...
The Saratoga SkillsUSA/Tech Kids annual Cancer Walk will begin a little earlier than it has in the past. While, historically, the Cancer Walk has taken place during Independence Day weekend, it has been moved to June 8. Registration, at the cost of $20 per person, will begin at 7 a.m. and the walk will begin at 8 a.m. Both will take place at the Platte Valley Community Center. All money raised by Saratoga SkillsUSA/Tech Kids during both the Cancer Walk and the Chip In for Cancer Golf Tournament is donated to the Corbett...
Since 1993, the Platte Valley Arts Council has been enriching the quality of life in the area and expanding educational opportunities for all forms of the arts, whether it is music, literature, dance, visual arts or theater. It’s mission is: “to foster awareness of and participation in any form of the arts, with the aim of developing vibrant and cohesive communities.” The arts council’s purpose is to keep Art in our everyday lives. In 2000, the arts council began awarding scholarships to high school seniors who demonst...
Despite a fluctuation in weather over the past few weeks, the Wyoming Department of Transportation was successful in opening the Snowy Range Scenic Byway as of noon on May 25. While crews from both Saratoga and Laramie had been able to initially break through snowpack the week before, spring storms added up to two more feet in fresh powder while strong winds created new drifts that had to be removed. While Wyoming Highway 130 is open for the season, work is continuing on...
The American Legion Angus England Post No. 54 will be holding a Blessing of the Bikes at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26 in the Saratoga Auto Glass parking lot across from the American Legion location at 403 East Bridge Ave. in Saratoga. All motorcycles are welcome as recently ordained minister Wendell Lawrence will be blessing any bikes on hand....
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training for board directors and staff of non-profit boards or municipal boards. Topics included will be: Board Responsibilities, Understanding the Balance Sheet, Fiduciary Duties of Boards, Risk Management, Roberts Rules of Order, and Organizing a Useful Board Meeting. The training will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 pm at the Platte Valley Community Center. The registration fee is $15, which will include dinner. Register by calling the Chamber at 326-8855 or by...
The Rawlins National Bank (RNB) announced today it will undergo a name change to RNB State Bank as part of a conversion from a national charter to a Wyoming state chartered bank. “Our Board feels that being under state supervision, as opposed to a federal regulator, is a better match for a community bank like RNB,” said Bruce Hellbaum, President and CEO. RNB State Bank is a full service bank that operates regionally with five branches: four branches in Wyoming along with one branch and a Loan Production Office (LPO) in Col...
The Platte Valley Ministerial Association is inviting graduating seniors from Encampment, Hanna and Saratoga to attend the Platte Valley Baccalaureate Service at 7 p.m. on May 19 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Saratoga High School alumnus Ken Collamer will be the guest speaker at this event. Should any seniors choose to attend the baccalaureate service, they should come prepared to publicly introduce themselves and state their possible future plans. Friends and family are welcome to the service. Kailey Hytrek, Kieran...
The Platte Valley High School class of 1979 will hold its 40-year class reunion on July 5-6, 2019 in Saratoga. The events will begin on Fri., July 5, with a gathering at the Whistle Pig Saloon, beginning 5:30 p.m. On Sat., July 6th, those wishing to float the river, shop, rediscover the area, or just relax will have those opportunities. Later that day, the class will gather on Bridge Street to enjoy the events surrounding “Saratoga Days,” including the reunion of the band Rimrock. Two members of the class, Joe Parrie & Len...
The Valley Service Organization (VSO) and Bridge Street Bargains (BSB) have teamed up to provide a new warm weather service to residents of the Platte Valley. Neighbor Helping Neighbor will serve as a labor exchange for households who need a little extra help with yard work, house maintenance and related tasks, on a paid or volunteer basis. People who need help can sign up at Bridge Street Bargains, the Saratoga or Encampment senior centers, or at the Spring Thing event this Sat., May 4, at the Platte Valley Community Center...
A wealth of ideas for enjoying and taking advantage of the coming warmer days will be offered to area residents Saturday at “It’s a Spring Thing: From Guns to Roses,” a new home, garden and outdoor show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC). The show will feature several exhibitors in the center’s Great Hall, plus several workshops on related topics outside and in the center’s training rooms. The show is sponsored jointly as a public service project of the Valley Se...
The American Legion Post 54 and the American Legion Unit 54 of the American Legion Auxiliary will host the District 6 Spring Conference at the post home in Saratoga on Sunday, April 28. There will be a lunch at 11:30 a.m. for members attending and out of town guests. The lunch will be $5 per person. Meetings for both the Legion and the Auxiliary will follow at 1 p.m. sharp. The Department of Wyoming Officers and the officers of District 6 for both the Legion and Auxiliary will be in attendance. All members of Post 54 and...
"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...
Platte Valley Kiwanis held a traveling bake sale fund raiser on March 21. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the club raised over $850. Proceeds from the bake sale will be used for scholarships, Mother’s Day gifts for residents at the Saratoga Care Center and swim passes at the Saratoga Municipal pool. Scholarship applications are due May 4, 2019. Platte Valley Kiwanis will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior at both Encampment and Saratoga High Schools. Application forms and i...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 s...
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. Bus...
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,...