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The population of Saratoga increased by over 20% last Friday afternoon. Just for a few hours and all in the form of cross country athletes from high schools around Wyoming. Twenty teams, with 418 runners, were entered in the Shana Ward Memorial Invitational held at the Saratoga Inn and Resort golf course. The day was ideal for running, with temps in the mid 60’s. There was something of a breeze - generally not a great thing for distance runners, but the trees of the corse h...
Saratoga High School celebrated Homecoming last weekend, and what a great time for the Panthers football team to put together their most complete game of the year. Saratoga proved a rude host to visiting Guernsey putting 54 on the scoreboard while only allowing 8. All three phases of the game were controlled by the Panthers in the dominating victory. Shut down defense by Saratoga was the theme of the night, starting from the opening possession by the Vikings. Over the course...
Photos ghonodel/Sun Staff Overnight Panther Paws were found on the sidewalks of Saratoga! Homecoming week arrived with decorations, the burning of the V and a spirit filled parade. The parade route was lined to see the senior class float, one from each of the other classes and several teams. Parade goers were rewarded with candy thrown from the floats, cars & trucks. And their bags were filled! It was a great start to the weekend....
CHEYENNE — Hunters getting ready for their Wyoming hunts must have a conservation stamp before heading afield this fall. Licensed hunters must purchase a conservation stamp valid for 12 months. Holders of a daily hunting license are exempt. Refer to Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for specific license holders who are exempt. Lifetime license holders can purchase a lifetime conservation stamp. Conservation stamps are $21.50 and can be purchased online, at any G...
CHEYENNE — Hunting season is around the corner for some locations throughout Wyoming. No matter the species or method of harvest, it’s wise to know and follow a few safety tips to make sure that dream hunt doesn’t turn into a tragedy. Katie Simpson, Wyoming Game and Fish Department hunter education coordinator, and numerous hunter education instructors in the state use the acronym T.A.B.K. as a reminder of four key safety elements: - Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. - Always point your muzzle in a safe directi...
CHEYENNE — Hunters are critical to monitoring chronic wasting disease in Wyoming, a fatal disease that affects moose, elk and deer. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is once again asking hunters to provide lymph node samples from their harvested deer, elk and moose this fall to test for CWD. In return for samples, hunters may be eligible to win hunting gear. “Elk and deer hunters are on the front line helping Game and Fish to understand the distribution and prevalence of...
SUNDANCE — Hunting seasons this fall may be negatively affected by poor deer numbers, according to Sundance Game Warden Nate Holst, but elk and turkeys are doing just fine and should make for plentiful harvest opportunities. Deer The deer population in this county was hit by an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) a couple of years ago, which affected both white-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope. Cases were identified across the east of the state, including in Crook County, in 2021. EHD is not unusual in Wyoming;...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs help from hunters this fall to collect lymph node samples from deer and elk for chronic wasting disease testing. For 2023, samples are requested across Wyoming in key deer and elk hunt areas, and six deer hunt areas are mandatory for samples. The department has tracked the distribution and prevalence of CWD since 1997 to better understand how it affects the health of Wyoming’s deer and elk populations. Hunter-submitted samples are crucial to managing the disease in wil...
“Preserving local history one picture at a time” has been the life-long goal of Upper North Platte River Valley historian and Wyoming’s senior hall of fame newspaper publisher, editor, printer, reporter, paperboy and often janitor, Dick Perue.Over the past 70 years, the 87-year-old collector has preserved thousands of photos, negatives, manuscripts, news items, books, pamphlets and all sorts of scraps of paper of historical significance in what is known as the Dick Perue...
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure you get the preventive care you need to stay healthy.” Preventive care is critical for everybody, but particularly for older adults, and especia...
A Saratoga man who, earlier this year allegedly fled from the Rawlins Police Department, is facing a variety of charges in Meade County, South Dakota after being indicted by a Grand Jury on September 20. Wyatt James Fluty was indicted on Wednesday in the Circuit Court of Meade County on six charges related to an alleged shoot-out with law enforcement in Sturgis, South Dakota last month. Fluty has been charged with attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, att...
The Encampment Lady Tigers Volleyball team lost to Rock River on Friday, and Cokeville on Saturday, but it wasn’t from lack of trying. With only one win under their belt so far, beating North Park in their first game, they have some hard work to do, but Head Coach Peterson said, “Playing two ranked teams gave us a good picture of where we need to improve to compete in the last few weeks of the season. As long as we keep working together and working hard in practice, good thi...
Encampment’s Tiger’s faced Hanna Miners on Friday and plowed through like a snow blower on the Snowy Range. Scoring 18 points in the first quarter was just a prelude to the 39 points that the Tigers picked up in the second quarter, shutting Hanna’s Miners completely out. Ryon Miller caught the 27 yard pass from Kannon Gilbert scoring the first touchdown. Baylin Sifford wasted no time, grabbing a 9 yard pass from Gunner Henrie for the second touchdown, with Quade Jorda...
Saratoga High Volleyball had a full week. They faced off with area rival HEM Tuesday evening, 9/19 and then played their Homecoming match against Cokeville on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Panthers had a spilt result in the two contests, defeating HEM 3-0, while dropping three games versus Cokeville. In that contest the team played solid defense but a few offensive errors hurt the effort. Coach Lisa Teichman said, “This is a young team with four players that saw the varsity f...
Laramie, Wyoming – September 30, 2023 – Calling all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers! Deerwood Ranch, a private haven for over 350 Wyoming BLM wild horses, is opening its doors to the public for a captivating Open Day on Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event promises an unforgettable experience for families, individuals, and wildlife advocates. Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Deerwood Ranch, 30 m...
The third phase of the Octagon Estates subdivision is on its way to being platted, following the September 12 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission. The seven member commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the final plat for phase three presented by Octagon Construction Group. That recommendation came with a lengthy discussion about the current code regulating subdivisions and whether the code would need to be amended for future developments. Building Towards...
Everyone is invited to Gather at the Table Monday, Oct. 2nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church, located at 3rd & Bridge streets, for a delicious meal of ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert & drink. All are welcome to enjoy the free meal along with fun and fellowship. The sponsoring “Gather at the Table” committee prays everyone will begin the Fall season by attending this event to eat and chat with fam...
If you ever want to go down a deep rabbit hole, do a Google search for the question, “How many Christian denominations are there?” You will find pages of references for that question. Conservative estimates state there are over 200 denominations in the U.S. alone. If you expand the question to how many denominations are there world-wide, Gordon Conwell University and the Pew Research Center claim the number is 45,000 denominations. Again, a Google search will reveal conflicting numbers for that question. Division can be seen...
Childcare is essential for families across the United States. Millions of children attend childcare every day, and millions of parents and caregivers rely on it. While advocates and many Americans agree that care should be accessible and affordable to all who need it, there’s a fast-approaching deadline that could put that at risk. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, childcare providers were under enormous strain. The federal government responded with a nearly $24 b...
Carbon County will potentially forgo the state-required competitive bidding requirement in obtaining a new ambulance for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC). The decision comes as the United States is facing nationwide ambulance shortages and the United Auto Workers have gone on strike. At the September 19 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCC), Clerk Gwynn Bartlett spoke to the commissioners regarding the procurement process. Bartlett reminded the...
Patricia (Patti) Elaine Haigh, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born October 27th, 1952 in Lyons, Illinois to loving parents Elaine and John Hardina. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Haigh in December of 1974. This year would have been their 49 th wedding anniversary. Patti is survived by her brother and his wife, John and Kim Hardina; her husband, Bob; sons and their wives, George and Jessica...
Richard (Dick) Elburn Davis went to meet his Maker on September 14, 2023, at Crook County (Wyoming) Memorial Hospital after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Nashville, Wisconsin, on March, 21 1932, Dick grew up in Forest County on the family farm, and graduated from Crandon, Wisconsin, High School in 1949. He served his country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army airborne from 1952-54, participating in early experiments air dropping heavy equipment into battle. Dick...
On September 11, 2023, Marvin Lee Lynch passed away after 85 wonderful years on Earth. Born August 10th, 1938, in Milliken, CO to Albert and Zenith Lynch, Marvin was the youngest of 9 children. Marvin was raised to be a hard worker with a kind and gentle demeanor. On June 11th, 1958, Marvin married Nancy Chesnut, the love of his life. While living in Milliken, CO they welcomed a son, Perry, who died shortly after birth, followed by another son, Thomas, and a daughter,...
Bridges and flooding were the main talking points for the Saratoga Town Council on September 19. The governing body will be following through with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on replacing the bridge at Texas Trail and have selected a group to help appeal the recently released Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map. Bridging the Gap In March 2022, the Saratoga Town Council had received notification from WYDOT that the bridge...