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At the Encampment Town Council on August 11, Bob Davis, a candidate for House Representative 47 spoke about his agenda and answered questions from the council and guests. Penny Layman, the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) representative, was the first to speak. She read a letter to the council that was sent to SCWEMS from a nurse who’s husband had cardiac issues while they were hiking in the Sierra Madres. Due to the diligence and care given by the attending EMT’s and...
The Riverside Town council met on August 8, 2022. Bob Davis addressed the Town Council, introducing himself and explaining why he thought he was a qualified candidate as House Representative 47. Sandy Martin, representative for Carbon County Economic Development, gave a short presentation. She advised the Council on September 19, 2022, of the annual meeting at the Parco Theater in Sinclair. She asked for permission to submit an annual report at the meeting. The council approved. Helen Weiland...
Who doesn't love the feel of a soft, cozy sweater on a winter's day? In Riverside, just off of the highway, eight Alpacas live. This is where all that winter warmth begins. Their caretaker, Rachelle Barkhurst, became interested in Alpaca fibers when she moved to Wyoming about seven years ago. She had designed clothes for many years, but wanted to use a material that was more sustainable. She was introduced to Alpacas and it seemed like the perfect option. Barkhurst and her husband, Dan, decided...
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation-Platte Valley Chapter held its 31st Annual Fundraising banquet and auction at the Platte Valley Community Center on August 6th. Approximately 90 people attended and enjoyed food and fun while supporting a very important organization. Paula Klaus-Crozier and her husband, Wess, along with Pat Rollison, Ed and Joni Kenneday, Cortney Place and Josh Crozier hosted the event. Also in attendance were JR Larsen the regional director, and auctioneer Rodeo Rick Darcy....
The Town of Encampment sponsored a tasty barbeque and lots of goodies on August 6. The music from "Pert Near Sandstone musicians, Sipe and Kniebel, J Lenz, Justin Bruhn and Matt Cartier gave us a taste of folksy, Americana style music with a modern twist. Due to sound system issues the band moved down on to the grass and gave us all a wonderful show. The little ones got into the act as well when Matt Cartier, the fiddle player showed off his clogging prowess....
This being my first editorial I thought I should write something thought provoking, delving deep into the complexities of human nature. A narrative that would motivate as well as energize those who read it. Instead, I decided to talk about dogs. Those of us that have owned dogs, know of their unconditional love, emotional support and constant cuddles. Many of us have cried tears of pain and joy into a furry little neck, or called on our canine companion to walk outside in the dark with us...
Donnie Peters, of Saratoga, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) for 60 years of safe, accident-free driving of a commercial tractor-trailer. Don currently works for Danny McGuire of Saratoga. The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program is designed to recognize and reward OOIDA members for their safe, accident-free years while operating a commercial vehicle. Safe driving awards are available to all eligible OOIDA members who qualify based upon the number of... Full story
The 2022 Sierra Madre Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous was in full swing last weekend. I spoke with Les Daniels about the inception of the mountain man rendezvous for this area. He told me Marion Baker had taken over The Brass Rail out north of town and was a huge catalyst in getting the muzzleloaders started. Frank Horvath, Gary Millhouse and many others including Les gave the Sierra Madre Muzzleloaders life. Although they had a very limited shooting range, they enjoyed their competitions....
The Encampment Opera House hosted a forum for the four candidates of the Encampment mayoral race on Sunday evening. Jeb Steward was the mediator. The forum was attended by approximately thirty residents of Encampment. The four candidates are Greg Salisbury, incumbent; Matt Wagy, Shannon Fagan Craig and Brad Hebig. The candidates were at odds about a few items, but there seemed to be some common ground on others. Finishing the sewer and water projects are definitely a priority in all of their...
From the 1800's to present day, raw country was developed and managed by ranchers and farmers. The word rodeo owes its roots to a Spanish word, rodear, meaning "to surround". Although ranching has been around since the Middle Ages, it was in Spain and Portugal that raising and tending to cattle in masses appears to have originated. Herding, roundups, cattle drives and breeding all came from this area. For approximately 100 years throughout the 18th century, Spain was sending missionaries to the... Full story
The Lions Club is a worldwide society devoted entirely to social service. This year there are three long time members of the Encampment/Riverside Lions Club that were voted into the Encampment Riverside Hall of Fame. Jerry Paxton Anyone that has lived in the area more than a year has probably heard of Jerry Paxton. His commitment to the community and the people that live in it, as well the Wyoming way of life have made Paxton a household name. His achievements are far reaching. Paxton is a 5th...