Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Saratoga resident Pat Bailey entered this world in Spokane Washington on July 22, 1941. Her younger brother John still lives in the family home. She was the daughter of Jack and Ethel McLay. She died the evening of May 19th in the arms of her husband of over 58 years. Pat and Keith were married on December 26 in the chapel of Whitworth College in Spokane and immediately began their journey through life together. That journey started in Artesia New Mexico and over the next 9 years involved...
Each year the Valley Service Organization (VSO) presents two awards, one for a Woman or a women of distinction who have contributed to the North Platte Valley with their commitment to bettering the community by volunteering their time and efforts. This year, Stacy Crimmins was given this award. Crimmins’ list of accomplishments is pages long. Crimmins served with the Platte Valley Saratoga Chamber of Commerce for 17 years. She also developed the Hometown Hero program, Leader’s Luncheon mon...
Since 1993, the Platte Valley Arts Council has been enriching the quality of life in the area and expanding educational opportunities for all forms of the arts, whether it is music, literature, dance, visual arts, or theater. It’s mission is to “to foster awareness of and participation in any form of the arts, with the aim of developing vibrant and cohesive communities.” The arts council’s purpose is to keep Art in our everyday lives. In the year 2000, the arts council began awarding scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrated that ar...
Spirits were high at the Saratoga High School as the Class of 2023 graduated. The ceremony began with Principal JD Johnson welcoming everyone, and speaking about the class. Johnson was followed by teacher Jason Williams, leading everyone in a prayer. Next, class president Gabby Johnson spoke. Gabby Johnson started her speech by asking the audience to stand up and spin, saying "I read that if you moved your audience they would never forget you, and we're a pretty unforgettable class so I didn't...
The Saratoga Panthers boys track team competed at state for three days. Grant Bartlett led the way placing 2nd in both the 1600 Meter Run and 3200 Meter Run with the times of 4:51.96 and 10:34.37. The Panthers finished in 7th place with 40 team points. Coach Hohnholt said, “I thought we had some pretty good performances. We had boys get their personal bests in different individual events. Our relay teams had some personal best performances and we had several boys get on the award stand at s...
