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The Hanna Miner Memorial Parks and Recreation Center welcomed the Boys and Girls Club to open their 9th chapter in the state. The ribbon cutting was attended by close to 150, with many children and young adults in the audience. Sue Jones, Chairperson of the Carbon County Commissioners, was in attendance along with Carbon County Commissioner John Johnson . New Hanna mayor Jon Ostling was present as was the former Hanna mayor Lois Buchanan. Representatives from Holly-Frontier Sinclair and Rocky...
The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) hosted a public meeting On January 12 at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga to share information, answer questions and receive public comment on the proposed West Fork Battle Creek Reservoir which includes a land exchange proposal between the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the State of Wyoming. In November 2022, the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) submitted a proposal to the Forest Service for a land...
It seems like yesterday, a young lady came to this tiny community to pursue a dream. In 1997 Laura Morrow opened a boutique, Laura M, retailing her own designs as well as other apparel that appealed to her eclectic taste. Within just a few short years, she became an icon of fashion and fun. People would come from all over the state to shop at Laura M. The store is known for high quality merchandise, western wear, fur, gifts and fine art. From her meager beginnings with a portable sewing machine...
The Encampment Town Council meeting on January 12 opened with the newly elected Mayor Shannon Fagan taking the Oath of Office as presented by Encampment Town Clerk Doreen Harvey. Fagan then swore in new council members Ashley McKinney and Steve Reichert. Before the meeting was called to order, there was moment of silence for Tyeler Harris, the EMT that died in the line of duty in December. Penny Layman, South Central Wyoming Emergency Management (SCWEMS) representative gave an update to the coun...
The Riverside Town Council hasn't changed. The incumbents had no competition on the ballot and were kind enough to sit for another few years on the council. Riverside Town Clerk Jan Cook presided over the swearing in of incumbent mayor Leroy Stephenson who then presided over the swearing in of Fred Lorenz and Ed Golden. Helen Wieland, South Central Wyoming Emergency Services (SCEWMS) representative, addressed the council. She said construction on the Saratoga station will continue and half of...
Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further opportunities to lead the nation through innovation. Reflecting on the current financial position of the state Governor Gordon noted, “Wyoming finds herself at a remarkable juncture. Federal government largess and energy markets have given Wyoming a financial bumper crop. Yet, Wyoming is strong, and her future is bright. Together, we have an opportunity to make her even stronger for our people and for the ge...
There are several instances over the course of my life where I feel I was so very lucky when something bad happened to me. I am sure I am not the only person who ever experienced a terrible moment or time in life that actually turned out to be a great thing in the end. It has definitely happened to me, on a few occasions. A situation that comes to mind first and stands out is when I left my restaurant/bar business in Taiwan back in the late 2000s.. The name of the venue was my...
The Saratoga Panther High School basketball team continued their winning ways this week and have a perfect record on the season. Their game against Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) went well for the Panthers. They won the game on January 10 by a score of 61 to 31. It was noticed by the HEM head coach Cliff Jones how Saratoga did not try to run up the score. Williams said he asks his players to be well behaved on the court because he knows there are young children who watch the games and...
Friday the Encampment Tigers showed the Rock River Longhorns who was boss. With a final score of 62-39, there was not question who was on top of their game. Kaben Pickett grabbed 12 points with 8 rebounds. Dash Baysinger scored 11 points for the Tigers and picked up 6 rebounds. Brayden Barkhurst had not trouble with the 8 points he scored, and assisted 7 times. Unfortunately, Saturday didn't play out as well. The game against Little Snake River Valley Rattlers knocked the wind out of the...
"Playing Saratoga, I found they never put any press on us," Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School Head Coach Cliff Jones said. "Other top teams like Burlington and Southeast pressed the entire game." Jones feels Saratoga is the best team the Miners have played this year. "I feel they could have beaten us much worse if they had wanted to," Jones said. "We scored most of our points when they put their JV team in the 4th quarter." Jones called the Panther players disciplined. "They ar...
Saratoga's Lady Panthers fans had lots to cheer about last Tuesday when the Panthers faced the Miners in Hanna. Coach Heather Bartlett said that Hanna was a good game for them. "We were able to play our full bench, and all the girls got some good playing time and experience." Bartlett said they were also able to practice a few new things they had added in the week before. "Hanna is a young team and they played hard," said Bartlett. Olivia Everett had 15 points with 1 assist and 1 steal. Whitney...
The Tigers scored 44 points and stopped the visiting Rock River Lady Longhorns in their tracks on Friday. With a 44-25 win the girls were playing strong. Coach Clint Bromley said, "I thought we came out and played with intensity and were able to get the ball inside to our big girls and get to the line which was the difference in the game. The team rebounded the ball really well and won that battle. Both Cora Schroeder and Kyenna Jackson had a double double and that is huge for our team"....
The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School girls basketball team has won only one game this season, but Head Coach Jackie Jones isn't discouraged because she knows the girls are improving. The win against Midwest is proof. But before the win, the Lady Miners had to take a few losses. Southeast was one of those teams. "Our girls were fortunate to have a Southeast team that allowed our younger players to get quality time on the court," Jones said. "Southeast varsity players were...
The Little Snake River Valley High (LSRV) High School girls basketball team continued their winning ways. After dropping their first two games in the beginning of the season, the Lady Rattlers have now won four games in a row. This past week, the LSRV team faced Saratoga Lady Panthers on January 13 and came out on top 40-33. Then the Lady Rattlers won a squeaker against the Encampment Lady Tigers 33 to 31 on January 14. Head coach Mark Gillies had hoped two weeks ago, the girls would learn from...
A junior at Saratoga Middle High School, Tuker Carricato has become quite the celebrity. He placed first at the National High School Finals Rodeo Bareback Back in July, 2022. He won the National Championship with 229 on 3. Carricato also wrestles for Saratoga and shows excellent skills on the mat. He took 3rd at the 2A State Tournament at 113 pounds a year ago and finished the season at 32-8. Carricato's dedication to his competitions whether they be a rodeo or a wrestling match are obvious....
Jack Cobb, head coach of the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) basketball team said the game on January 13 against the Saratoga Panthers had the excitement of a state game. All the fans from both teams were into it. Cobb said the Rattlers had their chance in the 4th quarter to take control of the game as they had a bit of a lead. “Then we started missing free throws and Hadley (Myers) had four fouls and he had to sit on the bench at a crucial time,” Cobb said. “Our free throws were only 2 for 1...
Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School Miner wrestling team went to the Don Runner Memorial wrestling meet in Wind River and had one of its wrestlers place 1st. The tournament had girls wrestling along with boys wrestling. Alaina McNees, a freshman, won. Head Wrestling Coach Robert Riddle was very pleased. “Alaina did take 1st in the 115 pound girls division and she continues to look strong and she moves very naturally for a wrestler,” Riddle said. The other wrestlers on the HEM...
Saratoga's wrestlers competed at the Don Runner Memorial this last Saturday. Several young men showed their skills and gave their competition a run for their money. Following are the results of that competition. 113 Josiah Stockwell (15-4) placed 4th and scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Josiah Stockwell (Saratoga) 15-4 won by fall over Joziah Sevenski (Big Piney) 1-10 (Fall 0:21) Semifinal - Jackie Meador (Big Piney) 12-5 won by decision over Josiah Stockwell (Saratoga) 15-4 (Dec 4-0) Cons...
7 Years Ago January 21, 1998 Land exchange open to comment The Bureau of Land management and Great Divide Resource Area offices are asking the public to comment on the second phase of a land exchange with the Nature Conservancy which was proposed in the fall of 1996. Under the first phase of the land exchange, the BLM has issued a decision to exchange about 8,300 acres of public land on the Mark Ledder ranch south of Medicine Bow for 705 acres of a 1,030 acre parcel of TNC-owned land adjacent to the Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter range...
Bingo! That is one word that has not been heard by many residents in Saratoga in years, unless they happen to be residents at the Saratoga Care Center or a visitor to The Senior Center. Bingo has not been offered to the public in the valley for quite a few years. There was a time when the American Legion and the Odd Fellows hosted bingo but stopped doing it. This past Wednesday night, laughter and fun was had by all who attended The Saratoga Hot Springs Resort and Spa’s Bingo Night. The t...
To say the turnout for the Encampment Tigers Homecoming game was overwhelming would be an understatement. The bleachers were full of both Encampment fans and Little Snake River supporters. The walls of the school were covered in art work created by each class, from Kindergarten to Seniors. The 8th grade won the competition with their "Tigers are at the Peak", the Senior class came in second with "BioTiger", followed by the Freshman with "Lord of the Tiger". Doors were also covered with art...