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I’ve had a good run during my time at the Sun. But, all good things must come to an end … so they say. In a scenario I could not have envisioned even a month ago, an opportunity that would take me away from journalism presented itself in a way that made me think “This is the new path I should take. This is where I can do the most good right now.” I am leaving the Saratoga Sun to take over as Interim Director of the Saratoga Museum. It was not an easy choice and the decisio...
At their regular February meeting, the Encampment town council approved expenditures for several pieces of equipment related to town maintenance. The town is looking to move forward with replacement of some fire hydrants and valves and work on the water main loop along Rankin Ave. The expenditure for some new fire hydrants has already been approved. Ken Schwerdt of Engineering Associates said he expects the cost of replacing the hydrants and valves to be around $2,000. The fir...
Reprint of this story from the February 12, 1904 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. ARRESTED FOR GAMING Three Saratoga Citizens Bound Over to District Court. Warrants were sworn out Saturday for the arrest of Johnson Rose, C. S. Taylor and George Rosenfelt, on a charge of gambling. Mrs. Mary E. Garrish preferred the charges. The case came up Monday at 10 o’clock a.m. for examination, before Judge Johnson. Aff...
While the Saratoga Panthers took two losses this weekend, the boys varsity squad battled to the end, just as they have done all season. "I've never coached or been around a team that has faced as much adversity this year's with injuries and other things. I've never been prouder of a team as I have been with these boys," Coach Jason Williams said, reflecting on last week's games. On Friday, the Panthers (0-6 conference, 1-16 overall) came out with energy and intensity against...
The Lady Panthers split their home games last week, but their defense was on point. Adding to their strongest defensive play of the year, Meredith Lincoln had an outstanding Friday afternoon leading the team to a 53-36 victory of Hanna-Elk Mountain- Medicine Bow (HEM). It should be noted that the HEM Lady Miners (2-1 conference, 8-9 overall) honored the sport by presenting a letter in support of Saratoga Lady Panthers (2-6, 5-11) Head Coach Scott Bokelman during his cancer...
"We're limping into regionals a little bit with illness, injuries and some wrestlers fighting grades," said Saratoga Boys Wrestling Head Coach Jared Mason. With many of the boys either recovering or currently out of commission, Mason described last weekend at the Carbon County Invite in Hanna as kind of a rough one, with only three wrestlers competing for the duration of the tournament. Daynon Mowry is out on concussion protocol, and Jaxon King struggled through one match...
The Encampment Lady Tigers (2-3 conference, 13-4 overall) not only won against Farson-Eden (0-5, 7-10), they played consistently through both halves, scoring 28 points in each half according to head coach Amy Clay. “We played strong against Farson. We led them 28-25 at the half and outscored them 28-11 in the second,” Clay said. “It was a great team effort.” Paige Powell was the high scorer against the Farson-Eden Pronghorns in the 56-36 win, with 14 points. Noelle Peterson and Cassidy Little each added 12 points to the boa...
This week marks the end of the regular season for the Encampment Tigers (5-0 conference, 16-1 overall) and barring any unseen upsets, they will be entering into to post season as the No. 1 seed at regionals Feb. 25-27. With one conference game left this week against the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers (1-3, 6-12 one score missing), it should prove to be an interesting game in Baggs Friday night, as the Rattlers will surely do their best to upset the Encampment...
On Page 7 of the Feb. 10 edition of the Saratoga Sun the points scored in the Lady Panthers game against Pine Bluffs were reported incorrectly. Apparently Erik Gantt cannot read the statistics provided so dutifully by Kelly Horn. Meredith Lincoln scored 14 points and Sarah Burton scored 9 points during the Feb. 7 game. We apologize for the error. Go Lady Panthers!...
Editor, There are only a few people who have changed the course of my life, and Liz Wood is one of them. Almost three years ago, I was a senior in college armed only with a liberal arts degree and a determination to not go home and live with my parents. I sent out around 50 resumes to papers all over the country. I got calls back on three job listings. Two of those phone calls replied with a “thanks, but no thanks.” But Liz, she gave me a shot. There was no place better for me to learn than at the Saratoga Sun — espec...
Do you use the dog park? If the answer is yes, now is your time to shine. The Kaake Walk Dog Park in Saratoga needs volunteers to deal with the worst snow Saratoga has seen in years. The park was founded in 2002 with land donated by the town, but was set up to be maintained by a volunteer force according to Director of Public Works Jon Winter. Currently two octogenarians, Ruth and Leon Hetherington have been doing the bulk of winter maintenance. We want you to picture a woman with hip trouble and a man on oxygen hacking away...
The Encampment K-12 School has released the principals list and honor roll for the fall semester. To make the principal’s list, a student must obtain a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) during the semester. Encampment School Principal’s List: Seniors Guy Erickson, Cassidy Little, Karen Russell Juniors Justin Bonner, Michael Dugger, McKenzie Powell, Konnar Knotwell, Bailey Miller Sophomores Micaiah Pantle, Hailey Barkhurst, Gage Bartlett, Raegan Cunningham Freshmen Morgan Dale, Noelle Peterson, Paige Powell Eighth grade Riley Litt...
Shelby McGuire, a Saratoga High School graduate, has been named to the Central Wyoming Dean’s list for the fall semester. All full-time students must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours and have earned a 3.5-3.99 grade point average....
SourceGas is now Black Hills Energy, as Black Hills announced Friday its successful acquisition of SourceGas, the natural gas utility serving 429,000 customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. With the acquisition of Source Gas, Black Hills Energy will now serve 1.2 million electric and natural gas customers in 800 communities across eight rocky mountain and mid-continent states, said Shirley Welte, the new vice president of operations for Black Hills Energy’s Wyoming utilities. Welte replaces Mark Stege, who w...
The Saratoga Planning Commission held to zoning ordinances pertaining to fencing and secondary occupation by a night watchman in the light industrial zone at their Feb. 9 regular meeting. The commission agreed that the existing ordinances clearly state that a night watchman or caretaker can be housed on a light industrial property, but that housing is supposed to be within an enclosed structure. In another matter brought by the same person, it was decided that van trailers...
A telephone scam that has been going around the Cheyenne area has come to Carbon County as of Thursday. The scam involves a caller who identifies himself as Deputy Sergeant Mathews who says he is calling to advise you that you have missed jury duty and, as such, a warrant has been issued for your arrest. The scammer then requests that you purchase gift cards in the amount of $1,500 for payment to avoid arrest. According to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office a similar scam has occurred in Carbon County in the past. The S...
Late in the evening on Feb. 7 a pedestrian in Saratoga was allegedly hit from behind by a truck on the west end of Main St. According to an affidavit, the driver was intoxicated and left the scene. The man hit was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbon County. Rodrigo Pinedo-Madera, 48, of Saratoga, was charged with three felony and two misdemeanor counts stemming from the incident. The felony charges include Driving While Under the Influence with Serious Bodily Injury, Driving...
Braden Blake Nelson passed away Feb. 8 at his home in Saratoga. He was born June 6 in Rawlins. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Carbon County Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Services are to be held Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. At the United Methodist Church in Rawlins with graveside services following....
Services for Miiara Williams, daughter of David and Maci Williams and granddaughter of Alan Williams and Lisa Fluty, will be held Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Upton Community Center located at 916 Ash St., Upton, WY, 82730....
With recent developments in mind, Saratoga Director of Public Works Jon Winter believes there may be a chance that the Saratoga wastewater sewer outfall may be maintained as is. Winter will meet with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) to continue a discussion on the sewer outfall project, which has been a controversial topic since its initial approval in Sept. 2013. This meeting and discussion could mean that the current wastewater outfall, which involves...