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The route used by Hanna and Elk Mountain residents to travel between the two towns has always had some challenges to travel in the winter time. Parts of the 11 mile stretch can drift up but, until this year, nothing has compared to the drifts that have accumulated on the area known as Sand Hill. This incline is about two miles from the Hanna Junction of US 30 and WY 72. The reason for drifts can be attributed to the lack of plant life that had always been present until the RR...
When local historian Nancy Anderson donated a railroad shed to the Hanna Basin Museum in December, she was not sure what it was actually used for (See "Shedding a mystery" on page 10 of the December 23, 2020 Saratoga Sun). "I am curious, as a historian, to learn more about this shed," Anderson said. "I would like to know if there is anybody alive or anybody who knows stories about such a shed." Anderson noted she remembered a wire of some sort hanging out of an obvious hole....
The importance of tourism to Carbon County is everywhere if one knows where to look. The iconic hotels and good restaurants are not the only places that serve visitors. Gas stations, retail establishments, law enforcement agencies, museums and even town halls benefit from tourists. Almost all Carbon County residents of benefit from tourism to varying degrees and it is in the county's best interest visitors leave with a positive impression of the area. The Carbon County...
"I have been the director for the Hanna Basin Museum for almost two years now and I have been working diligently to getting someone out here to restore this monument," Sunshine Solaas said. "The board has also been working diligently for even more years before me to come out to Hanna, Wyoming to look at it, much less place a bid." The structure Solaas is talking about is the called the "Soldiers' Monument" that was built and dedicated in 1920. The Rawlins Republican mentioned...
The inaugural Carbon County Classic Frozen Fore appeared to be, by all counts, a success for the Saratoga Historical and Cultural Association (Saratoga Museum) on February 13. Despite the overcast sky and the cool winds, nearly 70 people headed out to Saratoga Lake to venture out on the ice and try their hand at some winter golfing. According to Kimberly Givens, director of the Saratoga Museum, a total of 68 people were in attendance and 17 teams tried their hand at 12 holes....
Despite the subzero temperatures in the Valley on Valentine's Day, snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers took to the mountains to participate in the annual Upper Valley Search and Rescue's Ben Romios Memorial Poker Run. In its 23rd year, the annual event is held in honor of the late Benjamin F. Romios. Romios, an Encampment resident and 1995 graduate of Encampment High School, was an experienced snowmobiler who lost his life in January 1998 in an avalanche. The...
4-2021 Honor Roll Semester 1 - Encampment K-12 Student Name - Grade Level - Level Farver, Lindsie M. 12 Principal’s List James, Elizabeth A. 12 Principal’s List Knotwell, Kamry L. 12 Principal’s List Peterson, Dalton A. 12 Principal’s List Stubbs, Amber L. 12 Principal’s List Gilbert, Koye H. 11 Principal’s List Nuhn, Kyle M. 11 Principal’s List Bromley, Allison K. 10 Principal’s List Lee, Hannah K. 10 Principal’s List Schroeder, Cora L. 10 Principal’s List Smith, Kayla M. 10 Principal’s List Crowe, Hayden K. 9 Principal...
The University of Wyoming lists 23 students from Carbon County on the 2020 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the webpage at: www...
The University of Wyoming lists six students from Carbon County on the 2020 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. For more information about the University of Wyoming, visit www.uwyo.edu. Saratoga Cruz Escobedo Arredondo Leanna Jones Katie Nicole Loose Rawlins Hilarie Ann Chandler Jordan L. Mendez Baggs Dawn Ness Arnell...
While the weather seems to be almost unseasonably warm right now, temperatures are expected to drop in the next week or two and bring snow with them. For some, this means it will be the perfect time to catch some fresh powder on their snowmobile or snow shoe in the Snowy Range or the Sierra Madres. For others, it will be the perfect time to work on their golf swing. Saratoga is no stranger to people brainstorming winter events that can bring in a crowd. For 38 years, the Sarat...
International tourism took a hit in 2020 as a global pandemic brought travel to a halt and countries issued stay-at-home orders. In the United States, residents looked for places they could escape to without flying. Wyoming became a destination in the summer for many from out-of-state, although many events were cancelled or reduced in size. Carbon County scaled down many activities it had, but many tourists still came to visit the county due to the great outdoors and...
On January 6, thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered in Washington, D.C. to attend the "Save America Rally", which had been organized by pro-Trump groups such as "Women for America First" and "Stop the Steal". Of the thousands to show up, two who attended had a connection to the Platte Valley. Howard Hill currently lives in Cheyenne but had lived in Riverside, Wyoming until 2018. Joining Hill was Saratoga resident Mark Pesognelli. In the weeks leading up...
Those traveling along Wyoming Highway 70 through Encampment may have noticed a new mural highlighting the wildlife around the community. Painted by local artist Terri Westover, the mural uses earth tones in the background to make the profiles of the various animals around Encampment stand out to those passing by. The mural is simple yet eye catching as the animal profiles surround bright red wording that reads "Encampment, Wyoming". Westover is no stranger to art or to...
The Mother Mountain Anglers held their annual kid's fishing clinic on January 9th, 2021. The non-profit group promotes the preservation of nature and community through the shared love of fishing. According to Shannon Fagan, this year had the largest turn out the clinic has seen even though temperatures were in the teens. Fagan speculated that people were excited to spend time outdoors since the COVID pandemic restricted many other activities and kept people cooped up at home....
While there have been a number of annual events that have been cancelled or postponed due to ongoing health orders, one event that will still take place is the Annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby as it enters its 38th consecutive year. Started in 1983 by then Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Chuck Box, the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby was one of the first of its kind in Wyoming. Since then, the event has drawn anglers from near and far to spend their weekend on the...
When visiting the Grand Encampment Museum in Encampment, Wyoming it can be easy to see why it is the pride of the town. With historical buildings and replicas ranging from the two-story outhouse to the decommissioned United States Forest Service fire watch tower, a stroll along the boardwalk can truly immerse a visitor in the history of the area. It is not by accident, either, that the Grand Encampment Museum is often called the GEM. While it is obviously an anagram of the...
On December 30, Carbon County announced that they are now accepting applications for the Community Charitable Relief Fund, a program initiated by the Office of Governor Mark Gordon on December 21. According to information provided by Carbon County Clerk Gwynn Bartlett, the program is designed to allow charitable organizations the opportunity to seek reimbursement of expenditures related to providing goods, services or payments to the public due the public health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)....
The residential and business winners of Valley Service Organization's (VSO) Annual Lighted Contest were recently announced by the local non-profit. The contest, which includes any resident and business that has put up lights for the holiday, is judged annually by the residents of the Saratoga Care Center. This year, due to current health orders, the residents of the care center were shown photos of the various lighted buildings throughout Saratoga in lieu of driving around...
Multiple Wyoming energy companies and cities have joined together to kick off the thirty-first annual Energy Share of Wyoming season. The program, which is now accepting applications, was started to assist individuals with energy-related emergencies when unusual circumstances create financial needs not met through existing energy assistance programs. Voluntary contributions from sponsors and individuals support the program that runs through the spring of 2021. “During the 2019-2020 heating season, Energy Share of Wyoming r...
1 Years Ago December 23, 1920 Local Railroad Wants to Quit, and Applies to Public Utilities Board The recent rumors to the effect that the owners of the local railroad contemplated discontinuing service on the S. & E. line were not without foundation, is evident by an item appearing in the Wyoming Tribune of last Friday, as follows: “It is reported that the Saratoga & Encampment Railroad has communicated a desire to the public service commission to go out of business because of the prohibitive price of coal. This r...
Churches throughout eastern Carbon County are preparing to hold special services to celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. As a service to our readers, the Saratoga Sun has listed multiple churches and services below if they wish to attend or view and celebrate the holiday in fellowship. This article has been updated to include the Christmas Eve Service for the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga. The Saratoga Sun apologizes for the oversight. Abundant Life Church Abundant Life Church at 108 W. Spring Avenue in Saratoga... Full story
Reprint of this story from the December 16, 1910 issue of Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. It is always pleasing to hear from the Three Forks section because whatever is doing there by L. A. Pease or his companies is on the substantial and real development order. The Snake River Company under Mr. Pease’s Management is making substantial progress toward production. This company has a number of proven deposits and it puts all its...
Coronavirus (COVID) has changed how the world operates. Businesses are shuttered and people are finding themselves staying away from family and friends in order to be safe. By most standards, this is a tough time in our history. As hard as it is for adults, many kids, of all ages, are finding themselves having to incorporate the rules and protocols of staying safe from COVID into their day-to-day life that makes them question if the measures are all worth it. "When COVID...
Reprint of this story from the December 3, 1891 issue of Platte Valley Lyre brought to you courtesy of Grandma's Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Saratoga has a population of 300 and is situated on the North Platte river, in a V shaped valley 50x75 miles, between two rich mineral bearing mountain ranges, in the southern part of Carbon county. It has two daily stage lines from the Union Pacific railroad – one from Fort Steele, 28 miles, a...