Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Members the Platte Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6125 is heading to Cheyenne this weekend for the annual convention. Jaden Campbell will be one of the guests at the convention to recite her Patriot’s Pen essay, Adjutant Liz Wood said. The VFW has added some active members but is looking for more to keep the VFW going. “In Wyoming, it is difficult to keep active members,” Wood said. “We don’t want to lose our post like so many other Wyoming towns have.” The organization meets the first Thursday of each month,...
The Medicine Bow Lions Club chapter met at 6 p.m. on June 15, at the Virginian to elect new officers for the June 2018 to June 2019 terms. Carol Maddox replaces outgoing president Pam Glasser. Serving with C. Maddox is first vice president Bob Heward; Second vice president Lindsey Freeman; third vice president Rob Maddox; secretary Kathy Thompson; treasurer Shane Blakeman and Lion Tamer Sharon Heward. The board of directors now consists of Don Mayfield, Martin Mayfield, Harold Mayfield, Mike McGraw, Pamela Glasser and Cindy C...
Residents heading east to the Hanna Recreation Center on Wyoming 72 will see a new addition from the police force on the right side of the road. It is a speed limit indicator sign. On May 22, with help from workers from the Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company (SWRC), the sign was put up. Hanna Marshal Jeff Neimark reached out toRyta Sondergard, Community Relations Director for SWRC, when he realized he needed an extremely strong pole and mount to cope with Wyoming wind....
(A’s and B’s) 4th grade Brianna Blakeman Makayala Johnson Kolby Olsen 5th grade Hyrum Heward Cody Priest 6th grade Alayna Blakeman Hanna Elementary A Honor Roll-4th grade Shane Carroll, Elizabeth Hammond Darrien Pace Ryan Reno Madison Widdiso Sammee Widdison 5th grade Addison Scott 6th grade Sarah Banks Aspyn Claice Chase Kennedy Aaltje Lessard Daniella May Mackenzie Priest Avery Scott Anthony Solaas B Honor Roll-4th grade Alexis Frank Jonas Houchin Royal Olsen Samuel Ramirez Darius Seager 5th grade Destiny Demary Jus...
4 Honor Roll Amy Campbell Madison Campbell Hayley Felton Quinn Felton Hanna Gonzales Taylar Scott Charlee Solaas T’lysa Solaas Freddie Wagner Rayce Ward Taylee Widdison Rainey Wilson Kayle Woods A Honor Roll Howard Bame Jolynn Borah Elizabeth Ellis David Freeman Aubry Hammond Amanda Hazen Megan Hunter Joshua Lee Conor McGraw Shane McGraw Jaquelyn Nelsen Caitlin Olsen Michayla Sailors Annie Sikes Sara Sikes Thomas Wagner CharlaMaee Widdison McKaylee Widdison B Honor Roll Sera Akin Erin Bently Caycee Born Adrienne B...
Principal’s List Barkhurst, Hailey 12 Pantle, Micaiah, 12 Wagy, Makayla 12 Peterson, Noelle 11 Powell, Paige 11 Little, Riley 10 Hopkins, Riley 9 Knotwell, Kamry 9 Peterson, Dalton 9 Gilbert, Koye 8 Powell, Ashton 8 Honor Roll Cor, Cody 12 Cox, Wyatt 12 Jordan, Cheyanne 12 Taylor, Dalton 12 Buford, Lauren 11 Miller, Kyler 11 Pedersen, Takoda 11 Stewart, Sean 11 Anderson, Dayne 10 Barr, Kassidy 10 Cor, Colter 10 Cor, Jackson 10 Herring, Jarom 10 Schroeder, Reid 10 Yeary, Ember 10 Farver, Lindsie 9 Finney, Shiann 9 Biggs, H...
Eastern Wyoming College, in Torrington, recently released their list for President’s Honor Roll which recognizes students that are full time, with 12 or more credit hours, who also achieve a 4.0 grade average. President’s Honor Roll Sarah Burton...
According to an old Chinese proverb, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now." Valley residents will no doubt remember this quote as it was a favorite of the late Glen Levengood, who worked for the Saratoga Encampment Rawlins Conservation District (SERCD) before his passing. Every year for the past 11 years, the SERCD has donated trees to the Town of Saratoga for its Arbor Day celebration. This year, the SERCD donated spruce trees to be...
“Somewhere along the line we started misinterpreting the First Amendment and this idea of the freedom of speech the amendment grants us. We are free to speak as we choose without fear of prosecution or persecution, but we are not free to speak as we choose without consequence.” ~ Roxane Gay *** What a time to be alive. If someone had told me 10 years ago that a federal judge would have to make a ruling on the President’s Twitter and whether or not blocking users was allow...
The Saratoga/ Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (SPVCC) guest speaker will be Chris Brown from the Wyoming Association of Governmental Affairs Network. He will talk about this past year’s Wyoming State Legislature and the changes that will affect business. Chris will also discuss the upcoming session and let you know what issues are currently being discussed in committee. Do you think your representatives need to hear more from you? Chris will help attendees learn to do this more effectively. Chris Brown is contracted by...
The Carbon County Council of Governments met at 6:30 p.m. on May 16 at the Encampment Town Hall to listen to representatives from Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) about what road projects were going on in Carbon County for the next six years. Sue Jones, Carbon County Commissioner, said Fifth Penny Tax informational post cards and posters were ready for distribution to the public. She had brought some with her and asked all who attended to take some to hand out in...
The candidates for the 2018 Primary Election are in, starting with the United States Senate seat currently held by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming). With six candidates for the up-for-grabs senate seat and four candidates for the United States Representative seat, currently held by Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming), the primary elections will provide voters with ample options. National U.S. Senator Republican Incumbent Barrasso is running for re-election and has competiti...
A memorial service for Rosemary Louise Craighead will be held at 11 a.m. June 9 at the Encampment Presbyterian Church. A short graveside service will be held with food afterwards at the church.... Full story