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Members the Platte Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6125 is heading to Cheyenne this weekend for the annual convention. Jaden Campbell will be one of the guests at the convention to recite her Patriot’s Pen essay, Adjutant Liz Wood said. The VFW has added some active members but is looking for more to keep the VFW going. “In Wyoming, it is difficult to keep active members,” Wood said. “We don’t want to lose our post like so many other Wyoming towns have.” The organization meets the first Thursday of each month,...
The Medicine Bow Lions Club chapter met at 6 p.m. on June 15, at the Virginian to elect new officers for the June 2018 to June 2019 terms. Carol Maddox replaces outgoing president Pam Glasser. Serving with C. Maddox is first vice president Bob Heward; Second vice president Lindsey Freeman; third vice president Rob Maddox; secretary Kathy Thompson; treasurer Shane Blakeman and Lion Tamer Sharon Heward. The board of directors now consists of Don Mayfield, Martin Mayfield, Harold Mayfield, Mike McGraw, Pamela Glasser and Cindy C...
(A’s and B’s) 4th grade Brianna Blakeman Makayala Johnson Kolby Olsen 5th grade Hyrum Heward Cody Priest 6th grade Alayna Blakeman Hanna Elementary A Honor Roll-4th grade Shane Carroll, Elizabeth Hammond Darrien Pace Ryan Reno Madison Widdiso Sammee Widdison 5th grade Addison Scott 6th grade Sarah Banks Aspyn Claice Chase Kennedy Aaltje Lessard Daniella May Mackenzie Priest Avery Scott Anthony Solaas B Honor Roll-4th grade Alexis Frank Jonas Houchin Royal Olsen Samuel Ramirez Darius Seager 5th grade Destiny Demary Jus...
4 Honor Roll Amy Campbell Madison Campbell Hayley Felton Quinn Felton Hanna Gonzales Taylar Scott Charlee Solaas T’lysa Solaas Freddie Wagner Rayce Ward Taylee Widdison Rainey Wilson Kayle Woods A Honor Roll Howard Bame Jolynn Borah Elizabeth Ellis David Freeman Aubry Hammond Amanda Hazen Megan Hunter Joshua Lee Conor McGraw Shane McGraw Jaquelyn Nelsen Caitlin Olsen Michayla Sailors Annie Sikes Sara Sikes Thomas Wagner CharlaMaee Widdison McKaylee Widdison B Honor Roll Sera Akin Erin Bently Caycee Born Adrienne B...
Principal’s List Barkhurst, Hailey 12 Pantle, Micaiah, 12 Wagy, Makayla 12 Peterson, Noelle 11 Powell, Paige 11 Little, Riley 10 Hopkins, Riley 9 Knotwell, Kamry 9 Peterson, Dalton 9 Gilbert, Koye 8 Powell, Ashton 8 Honor Roll Cor, Cody 12 Cox, Wyatt 12 Jordan, Cheyanne 12 Taylor, Dalton 12 Buford, Lauren 11 Miller, Kyler 11 Pedersen, Takoda 11 Stewart, Sean 11 Anderson, Dayne 10 Barr, Kassidy 10 Cor, Colter 10 Cor, Jackson 10 Herring, Jarom 10 Schroeder, Reid 10 Yeary, Ember 10 Farver, Lindsie 9 Finney, Shiann 9 Biggs, H...
Eastern Wyoming College, in Torrington, recently released their list for President’s Honor Roll which recognizes students that are full time, with 12 or more credit hours, who also achieve a 4.0 grade average. President’s Honor Roll Sarah Burton...
The Saratoga/ Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (SPVCC) guest speaker will be Chris Brown from the Wyoming Association of Governmental Affairs Network. He will talk about this past year’s Wyoming State Legislature and the changes that will affect business. Chris will also discuss the upcoming session and let you know what issues are currently being discussed in committee. Do you think your representatives need to hear more from you? Chris will help attendees learn to do this more effectively. Chris Brown is contracted by...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame has announced the newly-selected Class of 2018 by geographic regions. These men and women will be inducted during ceremonies at the Casper Events Center on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Those selected from Region 7 in Carbon County: Leland Ward “Buck” Alameda, Eldon “Pete” McKee and Raymond “Ray” Waliser. Sweetwater County: Mary A. “Mickey” Thoman. The 501(c)(3) WCHF was formed for exclusively historical, cultural, literary and educational purposes. Their chief goal is: “To preserve, promote...
The Saratoga Council of Catholic Women will soon host Tim Francis, with You Shall Believe Ministries, for the first time ever in the state of Wyoming. According to the organization, Francis has presented over 500 missions and will be coming to Saratoga to present “Do You Believe in Miracles? Seeing is Believing!” The presentation will include film clips from a Fox News special that aired in 1999 with testimony and reports from professionionals who have examined certain mystical phenomena currently occurring in the Cat...
Wyoming Ranks No. 5 on ‘Best States for Higher Education’ List The low cost of higher education in Wyoming, combined with low student debt and a relatively high community college graduation rate, have placed the state No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report’s new “Best States for Higher Education” list. Wyoming trails only Florida, Utah, Washington and California in the rankings, which are part of the magazine’s annual “Best States” report. In the area of tuition and fees, Wyoming ranks No. 1 because of its low cost for Univer...
Since 1993, the Platte Valley Arts Council has had the goal of 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. Its mission is “to foster awareness of and participation in any form of the arts, with the aim of developing vibrant and cohesive communities.” In the year 2000, the arts council began awarding scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrated that art currently is, and will continue to be,...
Carbon County Road 401 and Forest Road 801, also known as Sage Creek Road, will be undergoing repairs from mile post 10 to 62 starting June 1. The improvements are funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Central Federal Lands Highway Division in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Carbon County. Improvements will include asphalt paving and placement of aggregate surfacing course. According to Bill Nation, of Carbon County Road and Bridge, the construction will last from June...
Western Wyoming Community College’s Division of Mathematics and Science is pleased to announce a new partnership with Encampment High School (EHS). Encampment High School is a K-12 public education institution and part of the Carbon County School District No.2. The Town of Encampment is home to approximately 440 people. Wyoming Representative Jerry Paxton said of the partnership, “As a former Vocational Agriculture teacher and school principal at Encampment School it is always good to hear that our school is moving for...
The Valley Service Organization (VSO) will hold its annual public luncheon to honor the recipients of its 2018 Woman of Distinction and Youth Citizenship Awards at noon on Thursday, May 24 in the back room at the Hotel Wolf, according to VSO President Kassey Westring. The Woman of Distinction Award honors a valley woman who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of the Upper North Platte River Valley and its residents and has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to community service. The Youth Citizenship...
The Platte Valley Arts Council is proud to present the "Frontier Brass Band", an ensemble associated with the 67th Wyoming National Guard Band. They will perform at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 at the Saratoga Museum Pavilion. The eleven- piece band is a New Orleans style band playing second line standards to arrangements of today's top 40 hits. Taking its name from the black street parading tradition in which it was developed, second line rhythm has spread around the world...
The Angus England Post 54 of the American Legion Saratoga, Wyoming held annual elections Saturday, May 19 at their regular monthly meeting. The results are as follows: Post Commander—Steve Wilcoxson; Vice Commander—Don Ainsworth; Adjutant—Deborah Clark; Fourth Executive Board member James Shepherd and Fifth Executive Board member Mark Pesognelli. Glen Parker was appointed Chaplain. Mark Pesognelli was also appointed Sergeant-at-Arms, Color Guard and Honor Guard Commander. Their installation will be held June 8 with the Auxil...
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:...
The Elevations Geospatial Summit was held in Saratoga from May 2-4 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Those wishing to learn of advances in the Geographic Information System (GIS) for gathering, managing and analyzing geographic and mapping data attended the 3-day convention. The organizers of the event said they liked that Saratoga is centrally located between Colorado and Wyoming and expressed their pleasure in dealing with the helpful staff at the community center and...
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...
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...
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 opportuni...
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 m...
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...
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;...
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...