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The Demers MXP 150 may be spacious, luxurious and equipped with state-of-the-art technology - but you probably won't want a ride in one anytime soon. South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service (SCWEMS) recently bought a pair of these rugged new ambulances for $150,000 a piece from their Montreal-based manufacturer, and they arrived in Saratoga March 16. They are expected to go into service by the end of this week (one in Saratoga and one in Hanna), and a tour of their features elicited... Full story
Maundy Thursday, a Holy Communion, can be celebrated at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church at 6 p.m., a Eucharist with the Stripping of the Altar. Platte Valley Lutheran Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m., and First Presbyterian Church in Saratoga will hold one at 7 p.m. The Presbyterian Church of Encampment will host a Candlelight Community Last Supper Service at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Following their dinner, there will be a reading of scriptures on Jesus’ Last Supper and an informal communion. Good Friday may be observed at 6 p.m... Full story
It turns out that Encampment senior Jacob Dickinson isn't quite ready to relegate his Debate and Speech Team performances to the realm of other high school yearbook memories. That's because Dickinson is one of the Wind River District's qualifiers for the national tournament, where he will go on to compete at the high school level one last time in June. According to head coach Jake Mickelsen, Dickinson started off the season with the goal of making it to nationals, adding that he sure made good... Full story
Ben Cline, longtime Platte Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2016 at the age of 62. Ben was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 10, 1954 to Harold and Marlene Cline. Ben graduated high school in Pinedale, Wyo. and then proceeded on to Denver Automotive and Diesel in Denver, Colo. to pursue what he loved; mechanics. He met his wife, Pam, in August and they married in April of 1976. They lived in Rawlins for a brief time where Ben worked for Halliburton and Pam worked at the Rawlins Hospital. Soon, they traveled to a ranch... Full story
William George Stolns passed away on March 17, 2016. Services will be held April 2 at 11 a.m. at the Saratoga Cemetery Pavilion. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Saratoga Sun.... Full story
On the afternoon of March 17, 2016 if you would have been listening closely you would have heard a polka playing. If you had looked up you would have seen Art with his arms wide open welcoming home his wife and dance partner Donna, so that they could polka together once again. Donna Mae Bledsoe was born on January 25, 1931 to Goldie and Donald Bledsoe. On February 16, 1952 she married the love of her life Art Zeiger and they were married for 55 years. Donna was not only a mother to her children... Full story
Everly Alice Wilson was born Feb. 20, 2016 weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces at 19 and-a-half inches long. parents are David and Megan Wilson of Harlem, Ga. Paternal grandmother is Carolyn Wilson of North Carolina. Maternal grandparents are Theresa Chadwick of Atlanta, Ga. and Terry Chadwick of Cheyenne. Paternal great-grandmother is Gladys Bearfoot of North Carolina. Maternal great-grandparents are Terry and Micki Hall of Saratoga.... Full story
Contention swirled once again around plans to remove gravel bars from 200 feet above and below the HWY 130 bridge in Saratoga, with several riverfront property owners saying at the March 15 Saratoga Town Council meeting they felt left out of the decision making process. This clearing will be done through a Nationwide Number Three permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers. Permits of this sort are meant to be used to address maintenance issues around bridges, and the project will be focused... Full story
Initially, the Saratoga Town Council deferred to the Saratoga Planning Commission about a potential business based out of a truck. At their last meeting the planning commission deferred back to the council. Finally, it was mayor Ed Glode who broke the bad news to Steve Heinitz at the March 15 town council meeting. “I really think you need to start looking for a place in the short term, meaning this year, within the Highway Business District,” the Mayor told Heinitz. The ruling was a big dis... Full story
It was late September in St. Louis, the time of year when the heat and humidity make the air feel like a wet wool blanket that wraps around you when you dare step outside of the air conditioning. We sat in a café in St. Louis’ Central West End, where the city’s old money lives, and new money plays. First date jitters were still pretty intense, and the search for light-hearted get-to-know-you banter continued. “So you went back to college when you were in your 30s?” she asked. “Yes, journalism is my second career,“ I said. I told her I used t... Full story
Editor, A wonderful thing about the Town of Saratoga (there are so many!) is that the town is directly on the bicycle trail known as the TransAmerica Trail. The TransAmerica Trail is 4,228 miles long and goes from Oregon on the west coast to Virginia on the east coast. A small number of these riders pass through Saratoga each day during the riding season. I think this is a great opportunity for Saratoga! It wouldn’t take much to show these bicyclists some great Western hospitality. We could provide free or donation camping by constructing, s... Full story
While Ms. Harrison's eighth grade class was working on their geology unit, they were able to collaborate with the Saratoga Museum and start a geologic time period brochure competition. The winner of the competition, Taylor Bennett, was presented with a certificate last Friday. Originally, during the unit, Harrison worked on comparing the coursework with the geology surrounding the region. "What better place to learn about geology than in the Snowy Range," said Harrison. During that time in the... Full story
The Wolf Hotel and Restaurant and Duke's Bar and Grill tied for Best Wine and Food Pairing. Valley Foods and Liquor took home the award for Best Wine. Lollypops won the Best Food award.... Full story
Brandon Kandolin, 43, a 1991 graduate of Saratoga High School (SHS) and former Panther basketball player, has made waves in South Dakota where he coached the St. Thomas More's girls' basketball team to a record third state championship in a row, and their fourth in five years. The private Roman Catholic school's girls' team-the Cavaliers-defeated Winner High School 49-32 in the state championship in the Watertown Civic Arena in Watertown, N.D. to take their third straight title. Brandon... Full story
All graduating seniors in Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD#2), including home schooled seniors, can now apply for the Valley Service organization (VSO) $500.00 Youth Citizenship Award. Application forms have been distributed to the counselors at all CCSD#2 high schools, according to Carol Beach, VSO chairman of the award project. Application deadline is April 15. Completed forms should be mailed to Valley Service Organization, P.O. Box 1601, Saratoga, WY 82331. Applications need to include a letter of reference detailing accomplishment... Full story
Encampment High School’s boys’ and girls’ track team competed in Casper at the Glen Legler Early Bird Invite on Saturday, March 19. For the event, the Encampment girls’ team placed sixth overall with 26 points. The Boys’ team did not place. McKenzie Powell placed first with her 34’ and one-half-inch triple jump, and second place by running the 800-meter run in two minutes 31 seconds. She completed the long jump with a distance of fourteen feet, ten inches. Paige Powell ran the 400-meter dash in 1:06.35 and had a high jump of 4’11”, both... Full story
