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The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is seeking nominations for the 2018 Kurt Bucholz Award. The award was created in 2008, in memory of Kurt Bucholz, DVM, a legislator and rancher from Saratoga. Recipients exemplify the core beliefs held by Dr. Bucholz during his lifetime of dedicated public service and commitment to conservation. The award is presented by the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust at the Annual Roundup Fundraiser and Barbeque, which will be held in Pinedale, Wyoming on August 25, 2018. Past recipients are: Dennis Sun, 2008; Dr....
What does a Wyoming girl with degrees in History and International Relations do after graduation? Pat Stuart parlayed them into a berth at the CIA. Wyoming author and former CIA officer, Pat Stuart, will relate "True Stories from the Espionage Wars" 7 p.m. May 10, in the Saratoga Library. She will present stories from her career, and that of her colleagues, demonstrating the role and utility of espionage in America's defense during the free public program sponsored by Saratoga Friends of the...
Jenn Rothenberger has been selected as Carbon County Realtor of the Year for 2017. Jenn received her Real Estate license in 2007 and her Brokers License in 2010 and has been an active member of the Carbon County Board of Realtors, Wyoming Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors since that time. Jenn is active in the community, is a team mom for the Raw Town Wrestling Club and is active in her church. She enjoys serving in various church positions such as Visiting...
Deep breathing exercises, modified yoga poses, kids “talking” to walls, a few running down hallways and coaches and students wishing everyone good luck. No, this isn’t basketball or wrestling warm ups. This is the scene before every round at a speech and debate tournament. Speech and Debate offers students the opportunity to learn and become comfortable with public speaking and performing. The audience typically includes fellow competitors, other students, family members, friends, coaches and judges. Most presentations are memorized and five...
The Carbon County Sheriff’s Victim/Witness Program recognizes April 8-14, 2018 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by promoting victims’ rights and honoring victims of all crimes. The 2018 theme, “Expand the circle, reach all victims” reminds communities that by coming 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 become stronger, together. Each year, we have the opportunity to highlight the diversity...
Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company has recently donated four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to complete installations at all Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) campuses. An automated external defi brillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The four AEDs have been placed at Saratoga Elementary, Hanna Elementary, Medicine Bow Elementary, and Elk Mountain Elementary. CCSD2 Superintendent Dr. Jim Copeland had this to say about the gifts; “This donation p...
The annual Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna blood draws for community wellness screenings are scheduled for mid-April, according to Sue Jones, chairman for the Valley Service Organization (VSO), which is sponsoring the Platte Valley draws along with Wyoming Health Fairs/Wellness Health Fairs. The blood draws are scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Hanna Elementary School; Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19, from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Platte Valley Community Center; and Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, from 6...
Thinking of spring? Things green and sprouting? The 2018 Saratoga Free Seed Library will be taking shape this month as seeds are sorted and packaged for free distribution at the Saratoga Library. Aspiring gardeners and friends are invited to help Saratoga Friends of the Library with this task from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday March 24 at the library. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Come package the seeds with us and see what seeds are available this year. Saratoga Friends of the Library is supporting this project with the goal of...
The U.S. Forest Service, Laramie Ranger District, is seeking public input on the proposed Fox Creek Vegetation Management Project in Albany County. This project is separate from the ongoing Medicine Bow Landscape Vegetation Analysis. The Fox Creek project decision will utilize Farm Bill categorical exclusion authority, with an open public process for determining the scope of issues addressed. The project area is located about 30 miles southwest of Laramie, within the Lower Douglas Creek Geographic Area, as defined by the Forest Plan. That...
Seniors graduating from Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD 2) high schools can now apply for the annual $500 Youth Citizenship Award (YCA) offered by the Valley Service Organization (VSO). Application forms are now available from the counselor’s office at each of CCSD 2’s high schools. Home-schooled students are also eligible for this award, according to Carol Beach, YCA project chairman. Beach said the award is not a scholarship, but rather is a cash award given directly to the student in recognition of his or her community service and...
On February 15th, 2018 a multi-vehicle crash occurred at Milepost 214 on Interstate 80, near Rawlins, Wyoming around 3:38 a.m. A commercial vehicle was traveling eastbound on Interstate 80. At Milepost 214, traffic in front of the commercial vehicle slowed down unexpectedly and the driver of the commercial vehicle applied his brakes causing him to lose control of the vehicle. This caused the vehicle to jackknife and travel through the median and cable barriers into the westbound lanes. The... Full story
Australian storyteller, didjeridoo player and traveler Paul "Walking Stick" Taylor will be doing a residency Monday through Thursday next week with Saratoga Elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade, according to announcement made this week by the Saratoga Friends of the Library (FOL). A FOL news release notes, "Taylor brings the art, music and way of life of the Australian aboriginals to students, presenting it in a fun and creative way at their level. Paul's performances... Full story
The Make It With Wool (MIWW) District No. 9 Contest for Carbon County was held on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Jeffrey Center in Rawlins. Contestants modeled outfits they had made of at least 60 percent wool fabric or yarn. Garments were also judged on construction. Lisa Johnson, District Director, and Lynda Johnson, State Director, announced the winners at the end of the fashion show held that afternoon. Placings were as follows: Pre-teen: 1st place: Madi Dunning, Encampment, green/blue/ivory plaid vest and green skirt. 2nd place: Siobhan Lally, Sa...
Kiwanis celebrated their 27th birthday May 18 at the Saratoga Resort, members and guests heard a history program by Saratoga Museum director Mikayla Larrow. The $400 Scholarship winner from Encampment High School was Ariana Mckinney while Katie Loose was the winner from Saratoga High School. During Mother’s Day at the Saratoga Care Center, 17 resident ladies received a carnation flower for their special day. For the upcoming Father’s Day at the Saratoga Care Center, the 10 resident men will receive a gift. The Kiwanis annual back goods auc... Full story
The Saratoga Museum will be hosting a history trek around Saratoga’s famous mineral hot springs Saturday, June 3. The four to five hour trek, entitled “Go with the Flow,” meets at the Saratoga Museum at 8:30 a.m. and will travel around the area with local historians presenting interesting aspects of the hot springs’ past. The tour guide will be Saratoga historian Dick Perue. Joining Perue will be Indian expert Chilly Rollison, Paulson medicinal well descendants Marion Berger and Jamie Campbell, and Saratoga Museum docent and long-time history... Full story
Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) recently hosted the 23rd Annual Agriculture and Natural Resource Bookmark Contest for Wyoming second to fifth grade students. The 2017 theme was “Wyoming Stewardship.” The contest is one of the many WAIC programs that promotes agriculture awareness for Wyoming students. Thousands of entries were submitted. Locally, the Snowy Range Cattlewomen and Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District provided additional support for the WAIC Bookmark Contest and selected local winners. The org... Full story
The 66th annual National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 4 at the Senior Center, 214 E. Constitution Drive, from 11:30 a.m. until noon. II Chronicles 7:14 says: “If my people who are called by My Name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.” In a recent speech, President Trump was talking about the enormity of his job. He asked us to pray for America and himself as he leads us. “It is a privilege to pray to a great... Full story
Platte Valley Helping Hands, (PVHH) a Wyoming nonprofit corporation, recently held their annual board reorganization meeting, acknowledging the retirements of Jack Riddick and Leslie Johnson, and welcoming Lynda Healey and Vickie Stolns as new board members. The following officers were re-elected for one year terms: Marilyn Verplancke, President; Deborah D’Amico, Treasurer; and Merlynn Hoopes, Equipment Coordinator. Elected to new terms were Gertrude Herold, vice president and Rev. Susan Dyer, secretary. Verplancke, Hoopes, and Herold have s... Full story
On April 23, 147 youths were recognized by the congressional delegation for earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Awards. Senator John Barrasso, Senator Mike Enzi, Secretary of State Edward F. Murray III and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow presented the medals for initiative, service and achievement at a ceremony held in Cheyenne. Of the 147, four were from Carbon County. Earning a Bronze medal was Riley Little of Saratoga. In order to earn her medal, Little... Full story
The deadline for landowner hunting license applications is only a few weeks away. May 15 is the last day applications can be submitted for resident landowner elk, deer, and antelope licenses and non-resident landowner deer and antelope licenses. Landowners who are applying for the landowner license must submit paper applications to their local game warden for approval. The paper applications are available at any Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regional Office and the local warden. Landowner license applications shall only be accepted from... Full story
Beginning on or about Monday, April 24, road crews will begin a guardrail project on a bridge on WYO 130 west of Ryan Park, causing delays for drivers. The bridge is located at reference marker 57.79, approximately 10 miles east of the WYO 130/230 junction and four miles west of the Ryan Park Road turnoff. Workers will be replacing a guardrail and a rail along the bridge. S&L Industrial is the contractor for the project. Traffic across the bridge will be reduced to one lane, and flaggers during daytime hours and yield signs during night hours... Full story
April is National Safe Digging Month, and as the weather allows more outdoor projects, Black Hills Energy is emphasizing safety by providing important guidelines for safe digging. Whether you’re a homeowner planting a shrub or a contractor using a backhoe, you must “Call Before You Dig” by dialing 811. It’s free, it’s safe and it’s the law. Contact One Call of Wyoming toll-free at 811 or go to www.onecallofwyoming.com at least two business days before you plan to dig. Utility specialists will visit your site for free and mark the approximate... Full story
Annual health screenings offered through Wyoming Health and Wellness Fairs will be held in the area April 18–22. A portion of the proceeds from these events will be given back to the community in the form of scholarships, support for other events and additional projects. Saratoga coordinator Sue Jones said blood draws are scheduled for Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna Saratoga’s draw will be at the Platte Valley Community Center from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20. The Encampment screening is set for the Enc... Full story
To celebrate April as National Poetry month, Saratoga poet Kate Sherrod will be featured at two Carbon County events. The first is a book release party at Laura M’s, where Sherrod and friends will read aloud selections from her new book, “Pulp Sonnets”, and sign copies of that and her earlier release, “Suppertime Sonnets”. The event celebrates the coming of spring and features a tea party with, as Laura M owner Laura Morrow put it, “refined refreshments.” A copy of “Pulp Sonnets”, signed by everyone performing readings, will be auctioned off... Full story
Complimentary seeds are now available at the Saratoga Library for the opening of the “Saratoga Free Seed Library,” according to announcement made by Saratoga Friends of the Library (FOL), sponsors who encourage local folks to plant gardens for their own physical and mental health, and the health of the ecosystem. Seed packets are now available at the Saratoga Public Library during regular hours, and are stored in a cabinet with information available regarding planting instructions. You don’t need to have a library card, or be a Friends of th... Full story