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Even though the town of Saratoga completed their first major step with the setting of the pedestrian bridge, there is still a lot of work to be done until it is finalized. Mayor of Saratoga John Zeiger told the Saratoga Sun the ramps leading up bridge ,which spans from Veterans Island Park to an inlet near the Saratoga hot pool, would comply with ADA (Americans with Disability Acts) standards. “I know there has been some comments on whether or not the ramps will be ADA accessible and yes they w...
Thirty-seven year-old, Tony Seahorn, of Saratoga, was arrested by the Saratoga Police for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines and child endangerment. The arrest was made Thursday afternoon. Carbon County Sheriff, Jerry Colson said two of his officers assisted the Saratoga Police Department with a search warrant on Oct. 16. No further information was provided from the sheriff’s office. The Carbon County Attorney’s office would not comment because the case in pending inv...
Long-time Platte Valley resident Kathryn (Kate) Elizabeth Moon, 81, passed away in Houston Hospice on Oct. 16, 2014. She was born Dec. 13, 1932 to Lee and Mary (Faulconer) Depoy, of Bethel Township, Fandon, Ill. She married Jack Moon June 19, 1950. After Jack's time in the Air Force, they moved to Loveland, Colo., then moved to the One Bar Eleven Ranch southeast of Saratoga in 1958. Kate was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a homemaker and retired in 2001 as Administrative Assist...
Joseph Wesley Harryman, 102, of Saratoga, Wyo., passed away Oct. 15, 2014. Joe was born in Milner, Idaho on Aug 7, 1912 to William Hezekiah Harryman and Sarah Amanda Bradshaw. He left home at the early age of 6 and worked for various farmers along the Snake River. He graduated from high school in Seattle, Wash. He later contracted Polio and spent 9 months in an Iron Lung. He worked his way down the coast to Southern California where he worked and managed Standard Oil gas stations. He then took advantage of an opportunity to work in Saudi...
Mary Lee Fryer, 72, of Bruce, Wis. formerly of Saratoga was called to her heavenly home on Oct. 9, 2014. She was born July 19, 1942 in rural Polk County, to Lindon White and Edith Mowry and was married to Earl Fryer. Mary is survived by five children. Richard White of Radisson, Wis., Roy Fryer of Clifton, Colo. and Saratoga., Earl Fryer (Amanda Seenors) Michigan City, Ind., Winnie (Clara Selke) Fryer Bruce, Wis., Grace Marie Nelson, Hayward, Wis., Five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a brother and special caring friends Clarence an...
On Oct. 16 and 17, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), ZN Ranch, Fire Trax LLC, and members of the Elk Mountain Volunteer Fire Department attempted to conduct prescribed burns on Rattlesnake Creek and on the south face of Sheephead Mountain. The project was postponed after two consecutive days of poor burn results. "Fuel moisture levels were high due to recent storm events in the week prior to the burn. We had a really good weather forecast, and hoped that forecasted relative humidity levels and winds would help compensate for higher...
The Saratoga Planning Commission continued to hash out fence heights at their Oct.14 meeting, and are now turning to the public for guidance. The debate, which began at the April planning commission meeting, addresses the current fencing ordinance, which states any front-yard fence more than 42 inches high must have 50 percent visibility. The ordinance was addressed because most fencing material come in increments of 36 and 48 inches. However, the discussions on fence height opened up a variety...
It was nearly a year-long debate, but the Saratoga Planning Commission finally voted on and approved their bylaws at their Oct. 14 meeting. The discussion of bylaws has taken place at nearly every planning commission meeting since the changes were first proposed at the Jan. 14 2014 meeting. The bylaws were addressed because they were a mere two-pages long and were initially developed “years ago”, according to board chairman Rory Grubb. The commission adopted many bylaws from similarly-sized mun...
“Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch.” ~ Jon Stewart So, as a new parent it seems like the cliches, advice and anecdotes are coming at me as fast as an F-350 rolling down the Snowy Range with no brakes. Me being me, I used a little of my down time in between changing diapers and doing laundry to see what folks on the interwebs have to say about all of the things new parents hear. It turns out I am not alone. Here’s my take on being one week into parenting and what...
Editor, On November 4th, we will be asked to tax ourselves to the tune of $1,700.00. That’s an increase of nearly six times the current budget. The fact that the Carbon County Treasurer will write the checks in not so reassuring unless that person can veto unreasonable expenditures. Mr. Piche, President, Carbon Country Fire Protection District Steering Committee, touts the fact that municipalities can lower their ratings and recover the cost of this tax in insurance savings. However, municipalities are not included at this time, so this is real...
Editor, This Carbon County Fire District will affect all voters in Carbon County. Why then are only rural voters able to vote on it? In the America I was raised in, all voters were allowed one vote each on measures that effect tax dollars to fund welfare and safety. Voting should not be skewed by allowing only voters who may support a measure the right to vote. All effected voters should have that right! I strongly support our fire departments, and want them sufficiently funded and equipped to meet their needs for all our safety. However I ques...
The Saratoga Community Garden Board welcomed many members of the community to enjoy their crops this year during their thank-you lunch for the community. Board members prepared cakes, treats and other items for the community made with ingredients from their garden. Additionally, there were other vegetables available for residents to take home with them. "We wanted to throw a 'thank you lunch' for the town and the town council for helping us initiate the whole [greenhouse] project as well," commu...
The Grand Encampment Museum recently elected Gayle Wessel and Janet Herring as new members of the Board joining Kathy Moon, Mark Dunning, Irene Archibald, Willis Greenwood, Candy Moulton, John Varner, and John Farr. New officers for the 50th year of the Grand Encampment Museum Board is John Farr, president; Mark Dunning, vice president; Irene Archibald, treasurer; and Candy Moulton, secretary. The Grand Encampment Museum will have modified hours for the Smithsonian Journeys exhibit in November and December. The museum will be open from 10 a.m....
Doug Campbell was the center of attention Saturday at the University of Wyoming football game between the first and second quarters when he received the prestigious White Hat award from the Cowboy Joe Club. Campbell, who has been on the Cowboy Joe Club board of directors since 1982, dedicated his award to the memory of his daughter Kirsten, who passed away in September. Campbell is one of three Carbon County residents to receive the hat since the club began in 1970. Ole Jim York (1998) and Ted...
At the Encampment Town Council meeting on Oct. 9, outcoming Deputy Clerk Susan Munson was presented a plaque recognizing her years of service to the town. Mayor Greg Salisbury said “(Munson’s) going to go on and do something else great … she gave the Town of Encampment years and years and years of dedicated service.” Munson said it was not an easy decision to leave, but she is going to help her husband grow his business. Discussion of consensus funding lead by Salisbury noted that Rawlins is the...
At the Riverside Town Council meeting on Oct. 8 Gary Stull was appointed as the new representative to the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service Joint Powers Board. Stull replaces Helen Weiland who recently resigned her board appointment. The next regular Riverside Town Council meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13....
This year’s Make-It-With-Wool Contest begins with registration at 9 a.m., on Nov. 2 at the Jeffrey Center in Rawlins. Contestants from all over Carbon County are eligible to enter the contest with garments or quilts made of 100 percent wool. The sewing or construction is judged the morning of the contest following, which includes a style show at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the style show, a press release said. The Make-It-With-Wool contest is a part of the Wool Grower’s Auxiliary and is supported by local donations. There are var...
Saratoga Schools Breakfast Wednesday – Breakfast pizza or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Thursday – Breakfast burrito or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Friday – No school. Monday – Breakfast pastry or cereal and yogurt, fruit or juice, milk. Tuesday – Cereal, string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch Wednesday – Teriyaki stir-fry, oriental vegetables, brown rice, fruit and vegetable bar, pineapple, blueberry muffin, milk. Thursday – Pancakes and syrup, sausage patty, hash browns, fruit & vegetable bar, strawberry cup,...
John Bergquist has seen a lot of changes in the Saratoga Resort and Spa over the years. In August, he and his wife returned to the Saratoga Resort and Spa to celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary. He also celebrated his 25th and his 50th wedding anniversary at the Resort and Spa and has visited many times in between. What makes this place so special for him? Bergquist worked at the Resort and Spa, then the Saratoga Inn, in 1950 when it first opened. In 1950, Bergquist was the new kid on the...
The Saratoga Panthers football team played in front of a packed house last Friday for their homecoming game and senior night. But even with the support of the town behind them, they could not pull off the win. The Panthers fell in a 6-34 loss to the Wind River Cougars (3-3, 3-4). The loss drops the Panthers to 0-7 overall and 0-6 in conference for the year. But head coach Scott Bokelman said he is still pleased with his improving team. "I thought we played better," Bokelman said. "I thought we...
It was a game that frustratingly mirrored most of their season. The Lady Panthers varsity volleyball team (1-6, 9-12) lost in three straight sets to Southeast (7-0, 17-2) on Saturday, 6-25, 13-25, 11-25. Panthers coach Shayley Love said it was tough because spectators don't get to see what she gets to see every day at practice, a good volleyball team. "Constantly, throughout practice, I just see amazing things ... and then we can't put a game together," Love said. While the Lady Panthers...
Saratoga High School Cross Country Head Coach would like to see his team members run faster than 19 minutes and 30 seconds at state on Saturday. Each member of the cross country team needs to take about a minute off of their time Saturday to be able to take the top four spots for the boys team and the top 10 for the girls team. With only two girls on the cross country team this year, they don’t have a chance of winning a team trophy, but Katie Loose and Kelsie Samson could very well place in t...
Saturday's game against Little Snake River Lady Rattlers will determine whether the Encampment High School Lady Tigers go to regionals as a No. 1 seed or No. 2 seed, Encampment Head Coach Robin O'Leary said. If they beat the Rattlers, they will tie for first and a coin toss will determine their placement at regionals. The Lady Tigers (17-1, 4-0), racked up two more wins this past weekend against Rock River and North Park in four sets against both teams. While neither team is in their...