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From Greenhouses to Reclamation

 

When Lindsie Farver graduated from Encampment High School in 2021, she had full plans to pursue a degree in horticulture and work in greenhouses.

Wrestling Like a Girl

The Saratoga Panther Middle School Girl’s Wrestling Team hosted a dual against Rawlins Middle School in the Platte Valley Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Living on Purpose: Believer’s baptism or baptismal regeneration?

Believer’s baptism and baptismal regeneration represent two distinct views on the role of water baptism in salvation. Believer’s baptism holds that baptism is an outward, symbolic act of obedience performed “after” a person has consciously trusted in Jesus Christ and His blood for salvation.

God Is Weaving God’s Kingdom in our Valley

Several months ago, the Holy Spirit impressed on several of us the need for providing a safe space where people could gather daily for prayer. That same Spirit has brought teams of people together who have committed to meet several days a week to pray, and I would like to share a few thoughts about how God is weaving this together.

When Our Peace is Shattered

Last summer, my wife and I finally broke down and bought my son a cell phone. He’s getting to the age where it just became inevitable as he has entered middle school.

Fight the Chill with Grandpa’s Chili

The fourth Thursday in February is National Chili Day, and to honor this most august of celebrations, I gave the Secret Chef the day off in order for me to share my Grandpa Longino’s chili recipe. Grandpa made a basic red chili that is cheap, easy to make, and is simply chili con carne in the classic style.

Jack James
Kindness Reigns in the Valley

Pathfinder Medical & Saratoga Urgent Care now has an EKG machine thanks to Platte Valley residents raising $4,300 in donations.

Horses, Violence and Love

Welcome to my book of the month column. In the edition of each month, I’ll be writing a few hundred words on a recent read. There is no practical rhyme, reason or theme with my reading list other than my interest.

If you have any recommendations, thoughts or opinions – feel free to reach out via email at elliott.saratogasun@gmail.com

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