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The first gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) took place in July 1972 at Strawberry Lake, Colorado. Now, 50 years later, the counterculture movement may be returning to the area. Other potential locations, however, could be closer to Carbon County and the Platte Valley. The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) were provided information on the potential gathering during the May 3 meeting by Lenny Layman, Carbon County Emergency Manager. “It came to my a...
“You can read it three times, but if nothing changes after you read it three times what is the point of reading it three times?” A question from McCall Burau, one of the newest members of the Saratoga Planning Commission and co-owner of Firewater Public House, seemed to encapsulate the feeling members of the public had during the May 3 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council. As was previously reported, the council held the second reading of Ordinance No. 862. The ordinance amends portions of Cha...
"The 2022 Small Business Person of the year for Wyoming is such a prestigious award and it looks at a business that has grown in its revenue, its employees and has that resilience and staying power for a small business as well as its contributions to its community," Amy Lea, Small Business Administration (SBA) District Director for Wyoming said. "Lena Dirck here at the Aspen House has done all that in spades." The Aspen House has been in business for 27 years since Lena and her husband, Jim,...
The task of capturing a summary of someone's life in a few paragraphs is an impossible one. Especially when that someone is as unique and extraordinary as Reggie was. One could write volumes. The following is merely a snapshot of a kind soul who meant so very much, to so many of us. Reginald Jack Thornburg Jr. was born on December 5th 1962 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Most of us knew him as Reggie, or simply Reg. He is the son of Reginald J. Thornburg and Carolyn Werner. As a child he went on...
Marlan Hanson, 61, passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Encampment, Wyoming, Marlan was an avid outdoorsman who loved his family, hunting, fishing, and camping. His storytelling, ability to bring fun to every adventure, and compassionate heart will be sorely missed by family and friends. Marlan was a 1979 graduate of North Park High School in Walden, Colorado. After several years working in Wyoming, he settled in North Park and...
Saratoga is growing. This is a fact. Whether you look at the updated signs at Saratoga Town Limits, try to find a home to buy or place to rent the evidence is there. With growth also comes change. Ten years ago, an agreement was reached between the Town of Saratoga and The Yard—a music venue owned by Cindy Bloomquist and Chris Shannon—in the form of Chapter 5.30 of the Saratoga Municipal Code. This chapter of the town’s code came as a result of a number of public meetings and discussions involving the community over a two year period. The f...
Editor, Gun ownership has always been a given in Wyoming. Both political parties support it. Hunter safety classes are in our schools and children are raised hunting for food and recreation. Many of us have hunted and owned guns all our lives. But there is a counter culture that has emerged that raises the hair on the back of my neck. It has nothing to do with personal protection or recreational use of guns. It is a predatory, terrorist movement that seeks to plunge us into a civil war. Their propaganda is pervasive across Social Media. And...
The regular track and field regular season just finished this weekend for the Saratoga Panther High School track and field team after competing in meets in Lander and Thermopolis. Head coach Rex Hohnholt has to make some hard decisions for what events his athletes have to compete in when he goes to regionals. Athletes can only compete in four events and some have pre-qualified for state in as many as seven. "There are some decisions that have to be made, so I tried to put the kids in events I...
by Mike Armstrong The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miners went to the well-attended Bobcat Invite in Thermopolis and had a good showing. There were 28 teams from around the state and 506 athletes competing. A top 20 showing by any athlete was going to be a good result much less a top 10. HEM had two athletes place in the top five. Avery Scott came in 5th in the 100 meter dash and the 400 meter dash. T’lyssa Solaas came in 5th 100 meter hurdles. “I thought both girls did really wel...
The Little Snake River Rattlers traveled to Lander for the Shane Brock Invitational on May 7. The Rattlers were one of 14 teams to attend the event. The Lady Rattlers prequalified with their sprint medley relay. The boys 4x800 relay team also prequalified for regionals. Kannadis Peroulis sprang into action winning the triple and long jump. Hadley Meyers lept over the competition taking 2nd place in both 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. Girls Results In the sprint medley relay the Lady...
The Encampment Tiger track team traveled to Torrington for the Wiseman Invite over the weekend. Twelve teams total participated in the event. The Jordan siblings left their mark in shot put. Quade Jordan placed 1st in shot put and Kristie Jordan Placed 2nd in girls shot put for the Tiger team. Girls Results Cora Schroeder had a distance of 30 feet in shot put. Schroeder also had a distance of 68 feet and 1 inch in the discus. In the high jump Schroeder had a height of 4 feet 3 inches. Kristie...
National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on best tree planting times in their area. Carbon County is one of those places. Annalise Perue from the Medicine Bow Conservation District went to the elementary schools of Elk Mountain, Hanna and Medicine Bow to give a presentation on what Arbor Day is and to relate how trees are important to society. She did so with slides, videos and tactile...
Nothing says spring like a moldy yard. As the snowy months depart, one common problem among lawn owners is lawn fungus. One type of lawn fungus that might prey on your lawn is the snow mold. Snow mold usually appears in early spring just after the winter frost decides to leave. Snow molds occur when snow falls on grass that is not frozen. In addition to the snow lingering on the grass quite long. The Valley having early snowfall and some drifts still melting off in April creates an almost perfec...
The salaries for county officials have been set by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC). The commissioners approved Resolution 2022-16 during their May 3 meeting. The resolution sets salaries for all county officials from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. Per Wyoming State Statute 18-3-107, county commissioners are required to meet before June 1 every four years to set those salaries. Under that statute, the following county officials are to be paid not less than $10,000...
The North Platte Valley has often been known as the "Good Times Valley". From ice fishing derbies and snow golf tournaments in the winter to microbrew festivals and street dances in the summer, there's no shortage of fun events. Along with those good times is also good food. For five days next week, the North Platte Valley will be the "Good Food Valley". A total of 12 eateries from Saratoga, Encampment and Riverside will be participating in the North Platte Valley Restaurant Week as they...
The Hanna Agricultural Resource Team (HART) had their first meeting to start the new growing season on April 26 at Rosie's Posies in the Hanna Shopping Center. There were over a dozen members in attendance. This meeting and the grand opening of their new community garden on May 7 meant community gardening was back like the daffodils which are starting to spring around town. At the meeting in April, the first order of business was to vote on who would be awarded the $200 scholarship offered by...
