Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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While one group was in Guatemala working on a water distribution system, another was in Laramie, planning a visit to a village in Kenya that requested help building a dormitory for schoolgirls. Projects such as these are all in day's work for students in the University of Wyoming chapter of Engineers Without Borders, an organization that provides opportunities for students to contribute to meaningful engineering projects in various parts of the world. "I joined because I wanted to do something...
Farm Bureau members and their family members are encouraged to apply for one of nine college scholarships offered by the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. The deadline for those in Carbon County to apply at the county level is April 15, 2014. At that level, up to five $300 scholarships are open to all Carbon County seniors who meet requirements. Scholarship applications are available at county Farm Bureau offices or high schools. For more information, contact G.G. Kortes at 307-325-6309. Other scholarships are offered at the state level, and the... Full story
Carbon County School District No. 2 worked with Carbon County School District No. 1 to host the Rawlins Outlaw Classic Speech and Debate Invitational at Rawlins High School Friday and Saturday. Approximately 185 speakers in 265 entries competed, varying from 1A 2A, 3A and 4A sized teams. Areas spanning Jackson, Green River, Rock Springs, Riverton, Casper, Douglas, Star Valley, Cheyenne and Greybull were represented. In preparation for the hosting of an upcoming novice meet in the fall of 2014,...
Keeping a community safe — sometimes it happens in the most unusual places. And a few local people are keeping our community safe one drink at a time. Several bartenders, waiters, waitresses and other liquor distributors in the Platte Valley have expressed interest for the Training for Inventions Procedures (TIPS) training. According to it’s website, TIPS “is a dynamic skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental...
2 years ago Feb. 27, 1913 Basketball game and dance Saturday night the Laramie team of basketball players and the Saratoga team met in conflict in the opera house here, and put on a game that was well worth the price to those who attended. Saratoga winning by a score of 31 to 10. The Laramie team was handicapped both by not having two of their players and by being much outweighed by the local team. After the game a big dance was given for the entertainment of the visitors, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Eastern Star served a supper on t...
There were six here on Tuesday to play Bingo. Two-dollar winners were Madaline Forbes, Sue Howe, Grace Johnston, and Betty Dean. Betty Dean and Grace Johnston shared the $4 blackout round. There were eight here for Bridge Monday. High winner were Lee Groshart & Mary Sjoden. Second high went to Bob Johnson and Vivian Campbell. We had our birthday dinner Friday. Those having birthdays this month are Nadine Caleb, Madaline Forbes, Donna Nordin, Marty Perue, Karlene Sjoden, Charlotte Gibbons, Bill Busey, Roxie Baldwin, Deanna Black, Pat Faust, Fran...
At Deseret Health and Rehab, residents enjoyed many activities throughout the week. The Activity Department offers a wide variety of activities each week to meet the residents’ interests, as well as the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident. An important group of employees at the facility is the Dietary staff. Residents enjoy being in our dining room, because it is a time to socialize with table mates, other residents, and staff. Dietary employees offer nutrition meals to our residents. In addition to regular diets, o...
From Feb. 12 through Feb. 23, the Saratoga Police Department responded to 214 calls including the following classifications: Agency assistance (4); alarm (1); ambulance (2); bar check (26); business checks (81); citizen assist (6); deliver message (1); destruction of property (2); dog at large (6); lost dog (1); dog tag (3); fingerprints (3); fraud (1); hot pool check (28); hot pool violations (2); juvenile problem (3); lockout (1); lost property (6); traffic accident with damage (1); house watch (2); school zones (6); suspicious person,...
Our domino players played only three days last week. Winners were Betty Merrill, Bill Telfer and Ginny Riddick. We have been having a house full of coffee drinkers in the morning Laura Rettelle, Patty Herring, Connie Beckham, Arleigh Summer, Karen Dibbern, Ellie Behrman, LaDawn Vorn, Jo Bonnett, Dodey Brown. They did not have enough Bridge players for Wednesday, however, they did play Saturday after the Breakfast at noon. The foursome on Saturday were Vivian Campbell, Kay Fleming, Sheila Johnson, and Rosemary Craighead. Quilters are almost fini...
The Upper Valley Search and Rescue sold 261 poker hands Sunday at the 16th Annual Ben Romios Memorial Poker Run. A total of $2,610 was brought in from the hands, in addition to other money that was donated toward the event. Six prize money gifts were given to three high winners and three low winners. Try Knotwell had the highest hand, winning $675 with three "10s". Anthony Rakness had the second highest hand, winning $400, and Menphis Smith-Moon had the third highest hand, winning $270. Shirley...
The Saratoga Museum is ready to host its second annual Platte Valley Trivia Night from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the Saratoga Senior Center. With new questions about the Platte Valley, Carbon County and Wyoming, participants will have a chance to prove they know the most about their state. “This year, we have a traveling trophy to award,” said Saratoga Museum board president, Liz Wood. Participants who don’t have a team are welcome to show up, board member George Haigh said. “We will assign you to a team. Everyone had such a good time last year, w... Full story
After placing six in the top 10 at regionals, the Saratoga wrestling team is ready to combat more competitors at this weekend’s 2014 Wyoming High School State Wrestling Meet. Out of the nine Panthers who competed at regionals, Thatcher Spiering placed first; Hunter Mason, Chaze Wiant and Jacob Wells earned second; Thomas Ingleby took third; and Bradley Bifano grabbed fourth. The team overall took fifth place out of nine teams participating. “Overall I’m pleased that we placed six guys in the t...
The Lady Tigers are ready to rumble at regionals this weekend in Lander. With Friday’s 29-41 loss against Little Snake River, Encampment ended their regular season 9-12 overall and 3-5 for conference. Even with more losses than wins, the Lady Tigers still rank third in the 1A Southwest Conference. Leading the way in their conference are Little Snake River and Cokeville. Head coach Amy Clay said she thought her girls played well against the top-ranked Lady Rattlers. “We played very well at tim...
Even after Friday’s upset against Little Snake River, the Encampment Tigers are still heading into regionals as a third-place team in the 1A Southwest Conference. With 15-6 overall and a conference record of 5-2, the Tigers currently trail behind Little Snake River and Cokeville within their 1A conference. Encampment lost 47-58 against the Rattlers Friday, in what was the Tigers’ last regular game before regionals. Head coach Clint Bromley said this week’s regional tournament is what the team ha...
Encampment Junior High Girls’ Basketball results Feb. 8 vs. Saratoga Final Score- Encampment “A” Team 37, Saratoga “A” 28 Encampment Scorers: Hailey Barkhurst-17 points Noelle Peterson-7 points Cheyanne Jordan-6 points Paige Powell-4 points Ashlynn Johnson-2 points Micaiah Pantle-1 point Saratoga Scorers: Kennison Spiering- 10 points Mychaela Jackman- 6 points Allison Falk- 6 points Shianne Baker- 6 points Final Score- Encampment “B” Team 19, Saratoga “B” 17 Encampment Scorers: Kaylyn Herring-8 points Riley Little-4 points Morgan Dale-4 poi...