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The town of Saratoga’s sales tax is down 16 percent from last year meaning revenue this fiscal year may also be down. The sales tax accounts for about 80 percent of the town’s revenue, said Town Treasurer Joe Elder. The decrease in sales tax has shown in the town’s budget. The Saratoga Town Council passed an ordinance May 21 to “provide the necessary income to finance the 2013/2014 fiscal year budget on first reading.” Last year, the town had $2.7 million in revenue for its b...
Encampment English Teacher Leslie McLinskey received a surprise May 9 after her principal made an unexpected announcement in the Encampment gym during the Young Authors award ceremony. Before the Young Authors began to step up and read their work to a large crowd, Encampment Principal walked up to the podium and announced McLinskey had been recognized as Carbon County School District No. 2’s Teacher of the Year. “I was shocked,” McLinskey said. “I knew Pam Kraft had nominat...
Lucas Jarrett’s time spent in Future Farmers of America is finally going to pay off when he attends Michigan State University in the fall. Shively Hardware Company in Saratoga congratulated Jarrett after he received a $1,000 scholarship from the 2012-2013 AGCO/National FFA Scholarship Program. “It’s a nationwide scholarship,” said Joe Glode, owner of Shively Hardware. “It’s a big deal.” The scholarship program is available to students in FFA each year and awards those who disp...
aratoga was recently named to Concordia University, Nebraska’s honors list for the second semester of the 2012-13 academic year. The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list. Founded in 1894, Concordia University, Nebraska is a fully-accredited liberal arts university committed to excellence in Christian higher education. Concordia University, Nebraska is located in Seward, Neb., and currently serves more than 2,220 students....
After 11 years of providing Encampment with a shop, Martha Braga is throwing in the towel, but not before thanking her loyal customers for their support. “I appreciate the community’s support,” Braga said. “I appreciated them giving me the opportunity to fill a need, but now it’s history. Braga is closing Aunt Martha’s This ‘n That, a shop she has kept open for 11 years, despite her battle with cancer. Braga, who now lives in Casper with her husband for medical reasons, trie...
Saratoga and Encampment middle and high school students took the classic fairytale “The Princes and the Pea”, put their own twist on it and called it “The Pea Test: The Real Story of the Princess and the Pea”....
Saratoga middle and high school students put their musical talents on display May 14 at the spring concert....
Preschool students graduated from Saratoga Head Start May 22 and are ready to start a new chapter in kindergarten next fall....
One Planning Commission member expressed disappointment in the board’s inability to act on zoning issues the town of Saratoga faces at the May 21 town council meeting. Although other Planning Commission members seem pleased with the interaction that took place at the meeting in May, Councilman Steve Wilcoxson thought the board should have made more progress dealing with problems affecting the town’s home occupation ordinance. “I am a little disappointed that we didn’t get a l...
Saratoga resident David Worthington voiced concerns he had about how the flags were displayed in the Saratoga Town Council chambers on May 21. Worthington said, according to tradition and proper flag etiquette, the United States flag should be the only one with a war eagle ornament at the top when sitting next to state flags. The Wyoming and U.S. flags in the Saratoga council chambers both have war eagle ornaments. Worthington first pointed out the flags were displayed...
The Encampment class of 2013 collects their diplomas...
Statewide farmer’s markets have proven to be a respectably profitable asset to Wyoming’s economy. According to recent data compiled by the Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division, farmer’s markets through Wyoming contributed more than $2.2 million to the state’s economy in 2012. The information, collected by the Agribusiness Division and run through an economic impact model at the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, found that direct sales of approximately $1.7 million also generat...
Wyoming will most likely be the last state standing in the face of an apocalyptic situation, assuming Yellowstone doesn’t erupt. According to Willow Haven Outdoor, an organization that aims to promote and share survival skills, preparing for an international disaster is a good reason to know how to survive in the wilderness. “Let’s face it — we live in an increasingly unstable world economy. Countries are going bankrupt, terrorism is at an all-time high and you can cut the... Full story
boys (from left to right) Nathaniel Parlow, Sam Schneider, C.J. Boswell, Jacob Sharp, Javin Vaillette, Zachary Fairbanks and Andrew Everett present books that will be donated to Oklahoma schools affected by the recent tornado. Saratoga Elementary is accepting all unwanted books that are good condition to donate to Oklahoma. To contribute books, call Saratoga Elementary School at 307-326-8365 or stop by the school....
The Encampment Town Council approved a bid from a Cheyenne construction company’s for Encampment’s Emergency Water Supply Project Thursday night. Merrill Incorporated, a Cheyenne construction company, was approved for the bid and granted a notice of award for the project by the town council. Merrill Inc.’s bid was $120,322, the lowest of the three bids that PMPC Civil Engineers received. Ken Schwerdt of PMPC said he was grateful to receive three bids for the project set to be...
The Snowy Range Scenic Byway (Highway 130) opened Thursday morning and the Battle Pass Scenic Byway (Highway 70) opened Friday just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Ross Doman with the Wyoming Department of Transportation said travelers should be aware that current high country conditions are wet with cold nights. Motorcyclists and bikers should watch for patches of frozen run-off before the morning sun warms the road’s surface. All travelers and hikers should be prepared for possible closures due to winter-like w... Full story
Cody Shirley and Tamlyn Delgado announce the the birth of their son, Jonny Austin Shirley. Jonny was born May 14, 2013 at Invinson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 18.75 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sophia Tracy and John Allen, of Gillette, and Galen Gavit, of Barbeau, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Dan Shirley of Dexter, Mich., Lori Therreault, of Dexter, Mich. and Theresa Shirley and Donnie Price, of Saratoga. Jonny has a 2-year-old...
Jane Anne Shiley returned to her Lord on May 1, 2013. Jane was born July 7, 1944. She and her husband, Bob, celebrated their wonderful love-filled marriage continuously. She was loved and respected by all who knew her and she reciprocated that love and respect to everyone with whom she came into contact with. A graduate of Rosary College, bachelor of arts, and the University of Denver, juris doctorate degree, she taught French with the Peace Corp in Ghana, taught in the... Full story
3 Saratoga graduate, received his Associates of Arts degree from Northwest College in Powell on May 18. Jonathon plans to continue his education at the University of Wyoming where he will study Music Performance and Music Education. Jonathon attended the University of Wyoming this spring on a scholarship. He was featured in a clarinet solo at a jazz band concert at UW this spring.... Full story
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Carbon County 4-H Foundation awarded three $500 scholarships to two Platte Valley students and one to a former Encampment student. Recipients of the foundation awards were Mandy Harris, of Encampment High School, Olivia Roybal, a former Encampment student and Micayla Crimmins of Saratoga High School. Harris was also awarded the 4-H Stallion Service Auction Scholarship. The Carbon County 4-H Foundation’s mission is to use resources of the corporation to assist in future d...
A Baccalaureate service for Saratoga and Encampment high school graduates is taking place at the Platte Valley Community Center Friday. The event, which starts at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Platte Valley Ministerial Association, honors the graduates of the two schools and provides spiritual hope and encouragement as they conclude their high school journey. The service includes music by the young people who lead worship at the community youth group, Aliens and Strangers. Various churches will join together and assist in... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of Wyoming invites the public to its annual statewide hearing on the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in wild horse management operations. The hearing is hosted this year by the High Desert District, and takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Rawlins Field Office, at 1300 N. Third Street in Rawlins. The BLM requests interested parties attend the hearing to share their views, comments and suggestions regarding the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) responded to public input given at the meeting regarding the North Platte River’s Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP) held May 16. The BLM responded to the Chamber of Commerce through email May 21. BLM representatives agreed to the May 16 public meeting at the Platte Valley Community Center to give outfitters, fishermen, river recreationists and other community members a chance to express their feelings and thoughts on the matter. BLM A...
Ben Green gets a hug in the procession line after graduating from Encampment School Friday. Eleven Encampment School students graduated. See more photos on page 8 and a Q&A on page 10....