Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Lady Panthers/Tigers Lady Panthers versus Kaycee The Lady Panthers squared off against Kaycee Friday night. Kaycee is no. 2 in their conference but the Lady Panthers seemingly had no problem controlling the game. Seniors Meredith Lincoln had 15 points while Katie Loose grabbed 9 boards in the 45-32 Saratoga win. Lady Panther head coach Heather Bartlett said she was able to play some of the Freshman girls in the fourth quarter and, "It was just a really good game for us." Valley Girls meet... Full story
The Saratoga High School Wrestling team performed well enough at regionals over the weekend in Dubois to send seven of eight wrestlers to State Finals in Casper this weekend. After what coach Zach Schmidt called a “flat start” Friday, team members regained the edge and went on to fight back and finish strong. But it wasn’t all good news for the team; two SHS wrestlers in the 160-pound class had to face off against one another. One wrestler went on to state, the other will stay home. “We ran into a little bit of back luck with some bracket... Full story
William "Bill" Lee Anderson was born in Hanna to Andrew and Gertrude Anderson on July 9, 1936. He passed away on February 12, 2017 at the homestead, where he spent most of his 80 years. Bill was a dear loving brother, uncle, and friend. His survivors include sister Margaret (Richard) Karstoft of Cheyenne, sister in law Clare Anderson of Casper, and brother Victor (Nancy) of Coyote Springs; his nieces and nephews, Rob (Sandra) Young of Wellington, Colorado, Corinne (Steve) Sibrel of Glenrock,... Full story
Patsy Faye Robinson, November 29, 1959 – February 11, 2017. Patsy Faye Robinson was born in Crandon, Wis., to Garland and Geraldine Davis. She graduated from L'Anse, Mich., in 1977. She was a loving nurse for more than twenty years. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts with a Focus in Communication Disorders. Patsy also recently completed her certification as a Nursing Home Administrator and was working toward a degree at the University of Wyoming for Communication Disorders i... Full story
The Saratoga Community Garden, at its Monday meeting, discussed the process for the group to become a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit as well as preparations for the upcoming growing season. As a non-profit, the community garden would then manage its own funds and grants without relying on the town of Saratoga to act as a custodian of funds. The move to convert the group to a nonprofit group came after a controversial two months that saw members of the garden board pitted against town council members. In December, town council member Will Faust raised... Full story
The Saratoga Planning Commission met Tuesday night, introduced a new member of the board, Nora Asbury, and heard an array of topics. The topics on tap were a plea for a variance on a sign footage increase at the Rawlins National Bank (RNB), a presentation on town annexation for the U.S. Forest Service currently outside town limits, a setback variance to build a garage addition and a discussion on the possibilities for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) addition to existing zoning categories. Sign... Full story
The Tuesday before last was Valentine’s Day. As is the tradition, a group of gregarious women from the Valley Service Organization visited businesses around town singing off-key tunes (hence the name “Sweetheart Squawkers”) until they are paid to leave. Normally I am receptive and amused by this gaggle of women’s antics. I am a known contributor to this valuable organization’s efforts at fundraising for good causes. But they showed up right at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. This is really not a good... Full story
Ashlynn Johnson, of Encampment, participated in the National Make it With Wool (MIWW) competition in Denver Jan. 26-28, held in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry Convention. Johnson modeled a teal/brown wool coat, teal jacket, brown slacks, and ivory shell top. Winners were announced at the end of the fashion show. Johnson placed in the top ten junior division contestants. She also received the first place "Mohair Award," a $500 check, donated by the Mohair Council of America. Estella... Full story
About six weeks out from a fight, Randy Speiser begins a transformation. Normally 220 pounds, the long-limbed Rawlins State Penitentiary Corrections Officer starts melting weight off by adhering to a diet and exercise regime he admits is "not pleasant." By weigh-ins, Speiser has become a new man: 185-pounds of tightly corded muscle, and not an ounce more. It's been close to five years since Speiser has been in a formal competition, but part of him still yearns for combat: "I'm not saying I'm... Full story
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will offer a hunter education class in Encampment beginning February 27. The class will be held in the library at the Encampment K-12 School, 514 Rankin Ave. Class meets Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 27 and running through Wednesday, March 15. A field day will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 18, at the Saratoga Gun Club. There is a $10 fee per student, and children under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the entirety of the class.... Full story
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following Platte Valley students at the completion of the 2016 fall semester Encampment Marion Marchetti Juris Doctor Chelsie Pantle Master of Science Saratoga Leanne Lou Correll Master of Science Christine Marie Davis Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences... Full story
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, (R)Wyo., is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page for summer sessions in Washington, D.C. Thirty page positions are open in the United States Senate each session and Enzi is fortunate to have the opportunity to sponsor a young adult from Wyoming to serve in one. The deadline for summer applications is March 1. “The page program allows students to have a front row seat during debates in the U.S. Senate,” said Enzi. “The program will provide experiences that participants will carry with...
The Carbon County Board of Realtors annual banquet was held Jan. 21 at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga. The annual banquet honored Business Person of the Year and Realtor of the Year for the county along with inducting of the 2017 officers. Ryta Sondergard of Sinclair Oil Refinery was named Business Person of the Year. Team members Marcy Knotwell and Annette Penman were also recognized. Criteria upon which Business Person of the Year is judged include; the nominee's service to the... Full story
Douglass C. and Kathleen M. (Roletto) Campbell will celebrate their 50th Anniversary this Saturday, February 25, by attending the Wyoming Cowboys basketball game in Laramie. After the father of the bride bailed the groom and his groomsmen out of jail, Doug and Kathleen were wed at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in San Diego, Calif. on February 25, 1967. Doug was working as an engineer in Southern California after graduating from the University of Wyoming. He quickly tired of wearing a tie to... Full story
Senior Center Menu Wednesday: Oven chicken, mashed potato/gravy, corn, wheat roll, strawberries, milk. Thursday: Chilie/cheese/onion, tossed salad, mandarin oranges, cinnamon roll, milk. Friday: Crab cake, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, wheat roll, apricots, milk. Monday: Sweet/sour chicken, steamed rice, egg rolls, oriental vegetable, citrus fruit, milk. Tuesday: Pork roast, baked potato, steamed cabbage, wheat bread, applesauce, milk. Saratoga School Wednesday: Breakfast pizza or cereal/cracker, fruit/juice, milk. Lunch; Turkey deli... Full story