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"Before today, I never would have thought Josh Wood would go snowshoeing." This statement, from Karen Buford while snowshoeing, isn't far from the truth. When I woke up on the morning of Feb. 17 to cover the Upper Valley Search and Rescue Ben Romios Poker Run, I had no idea I would find myself strapped into a pair of snowshoes. Shortly after arriving at the gates that mark the closure of Wyoming Highway 70 for the season, however, Margaret Weber talked me into giving it a try. I informed...
"This is our second Daddy/Daughter dance which is sort of a combination Valentine dance and Sweetheart dance for fathers and their daughters," Hanna Recreation Center director Vivian Gonzales said on Saturday. The dance proved popular last year when the Hanna Recreation Center introduced it and Gonzales wanted to see if she could start a tradition. "We do this purposely right after Valentines Day because there is already a sense of exchanging gifts between loved ones," Gonzales said. "And there...
The forecast for Saturday Jan. 12 was one of clear skies and plenty of sunshine. That morning, however, was the exact opposite as a chilling fog had moved into the Valley overnight. Despite the cold and foggy morning, both children and adults gathered on the 16 inch thick ice at Treasure Island pond, usually visible from Highway 230, for Mother Mountain Anglers' (MMA) 3rd Annual Kid's Ice Fishing Clinic. Adolescent anglers, and their parents, listened closely as Biff Burton, game warden with the...
With the 36th Annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby set to take place this weekend, the Saratoga Sun decided to take a look through our archives. This year, the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce (SPVCC) will be offering $41,000 in total prize money including $2,000 for catching the largest fish during the two-day derby and three Trophy Trout that could be worth $35,000 combined. With the prizes in mind, the Sun saw fit to see what other prizes have been offered in the past starting with...
For the 36th year, the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce (SPVCC) invites everyone to compete in the Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. Taking place on Jan. 19 and 20, participants will have the opportunity to win the $2,000 first prize by catching the largest fish during the two-day derby. There are also over $6,000 in cash prizes and up to $35,000 in additional prize money available, according to a press release from the SPVCC. Those catching the second and third largest fish during the derby will win $1,000 and $500, respectively. While...
During recent health care meetings a call for more and expanded physical therapy services was raised. Laramie Peak Therapies (LPT) in Saratoga has recently expanded staff and equipment in an effort to fulfill these needs. New Faces The therapeutic clinic, housed adjacent to the Saratoga Care Center, has been in business for over a year and a half but has just recently added Chelsea Pantel as a speech/language therapist (who also holds a certificate of clinical competence) and Elizabeth Brown as...
Going into a new year often means new changes and the Saratoga Branch Library will certainly have that going into 2019. Frequent visitors of the library will now be greeted by an updated circulation desk thanks to the Saratoga Friends of the Library (FOL). Approved by the Saratoga FOL in February 2018, Custom Builders began working on updating the fixture in December. These updates included reducing the height of the desk overall, making it easier for the young patrons to see and talk with...
It has been several years since a hair salon has been in the town of Hanna. That has changed recently with the opening of Troublesome Tresses. Owner-operator Kinsey Hendricks realized there was a viable business opportunity that would allow her to work and still be able to raise her five children. Hendricks was raised in Carbon County and came to Hanna because housing was affordable when they moved to the town 13 years ago. "We knew we wanted to have a large family and the prices in Hanna were...
Churches around east Carbon County are preparing for the highlight of the Christian calendar. Many houses of worship will be offering special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services. Saint Ann’s Catholic On Dec. 24, Saint Ann’s Catholic Church at 211 West Spring St. in Saratoga will be holding Christmas Eve Mass at 10 p.m. The church will also be holding their Christmas Mass at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. Saint Joseph’s Mission Church On Dec. 24, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church at 3 Heather Dr. in Hanna will be holding a Christmas Eve service...
Big sister Sady and Big brother Wayne would like everyone to meet their little brother Zane DeVerl Hunsaker. Zane was born Oct. 10, 2018 in Laramie and weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Parents are Drew and Cady Hunsaker of Encampment. Maternal Grandparents Cody and Cathy Cox of Encampment and Paternal Grandparents are Robert and Barbara Hunsaker of Wellsville, Utah. Great Grandmother is Sandy Buckley of Harrison, Neb. and another Great Grandmother is Dona Nunlee of Denver,...
Mandy Cooper may be a familiar face to some, but she is new to the Platte Valley Clinic. Cooper and her husband, Buddy, have lived in Saratoga for 11 years now. Cooper met her husband in Idaho where she grew up. Eventually the couple moved to Georgia, where she began her nursing education. The couple then moved to New Mexico where the nursing candidate worked on furthering her education. Cooper currently has an Associates Degree in Nursing, but worked on a bachelors degree while there-a degree...
Lana Sanchez, affectionately known as "Lana Banana" to coworkers, started working as the Social Services Director for the Saratoga Care Center in August. Friday morning, the smiling Sanchez was putting together Christmas baskets for the residents of the facility. Sanchez explained that, though the nursing home does a "Secret Santa" system for holiday gift giving, the care center has enough continuous donations that it is possible to make up nice gift baskets for each of the residents. Currently...
The Saratoga Care Center and the Platte Valley Clinic have recently welcomed several new staff members. The Saratoga Sun would like to introduce these caregivers to the community. The Saratoga Sun plans to introduce these new people over the coming weeks and will begin this week with the new Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing at the Saratoga Care Center. Sandy Mink RN, Director of Nursing Sandy Mink is originally from Denver. She joined the U. S. Navy and retired as an Aviatio...
Jason Armbruster began his role as district ranger in the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District in May and, while having moved here from Colorado, is no stranger to Wyoming. Armbruster spent time in Wyoming before, having served as the acting district ranger in Sundance for the Bearlodge Ranger District. "I really, really enjoyed that assignment," said Armbruster. "Really enjoyed living and working in Wyoming. It's just a different kind of place to work and I really enjoyed the environment. Really...
Locals have likely seen a new face wearing the familiar red shirt at the gas station, filling up the equally familiar green truck. Teal Cufaude, who served as a game warden for West Rawlins for three years, became the new wildlife biologist for the Laramie Region - Saratoga effective Sept. 1 after Will Schultz accepted a position in Cheyenne. "One of the big things was, it presented an opportunity to me to kind of evolve as a wildlife professional. I had been a game warden for a little over 6...
Following the Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 1, Valley residents are invited to attend what has become "a long-time holiday tradition" according to a press release from the Valley Service Organization (VSO). Winter Wonderland, which will be located in the Great Hall of the Platte Valley Community Center, will return this year. According to the press release, the VSO's "annual Christmas gift" will feature a free chili and hot dog feed for everyone, along with cookies and hot chocolate. The...
The holiday season started Wednesday evening for Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) volunteers. Chris Shannon was bathing and seasoning the eight turkeys, this year donated by the Hotel Wolf, to be cooked for the 23rd annual free Thanksgiving dinner held at St. Ann's Parish Hall in Saratoga that next day. Thanksgiving day started early for PVHH volunteers as convection ovens at the Platte Valley Community Center started the job of roasting the seasoned turkeys. Throughout the morning,...
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the "Festival of Trees Gala and Auction" for its 16th year on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Decorated trees and wreaths, gift baskets, centerpieces and other holiday decor and gifts are donated by individuals, organizations and businesses and then auctioned. Proceeds of the evening are to benefit the Chamber and local volunteer fire departments. Anyone wishing to donate a decorated tree, gift basket,...
The community of Hanna got together from 1-4 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic church to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday. There were 16 volunteers on hand to cook, serve and clean up for the attendees of the meal that included turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, vegetable dishes, dips and many types of desserts. This dinner started out as a community project by members of the Self-Reliance Small Business Group (SRSBG). Sterling Conover and wife Janet, Rose Dabbs, Oliver and Char Tanner and Becky...
The ladies of the Saratoga Branch Library are inviting kids of all ages to take part in several Christmas-themed events throughout the month of December that will include crafts, a holiday party and a visit from Santa himself. On Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the jolly old elf will visit the Saratoga stacks to listen to children’s Christmas requests. Later that day, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., patrons can join their local librarians making “Gifts in a Jar.” While the sign-up deadline has passed, people are still invited to attend and take part....
Thanksgiving is over and the Hanna Recreation Center is jumping into the Christmas holiday spirit as December begins. Starting at 4 p.m and going until 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 the annual Christmas Bazaar will held. As in the past, there will be booths for attendees to purchase many types of gifts. There are hand crafted items, Christmas decorations and holiday culinary treats. The Hanna Cemetery Board will be setting up a table of baked goods and sweet treats. All proceeds go to the Hanna Cemetery...
Staff Report Due to miscommunications with organizers there were a few errors in announcing the upcoming Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) Thanksgiving Dinner. Fortunately the Saratoga Sun can get you the correct information before the event. The traditional meal with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, ham, sweet potatoes, cranberries, relishes, peas, rolls and pumpkin pie will be served between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 at St. Ann’s Parish Hall in Saratoga. The 23rd annual meal will be prepared by PVHH volunteers and the H...
The 23rd annual Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) Free Thanksgiving Dinner is coming. The dinner will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day-Thursday, Nov. 22-at St. Ann's Parish Hall, 218 Spring Ave., Saratoga. The Thanksgiving menu includes the traditional turkey and dressing along with baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green peas, relish trays, dinner rolls, beverages and pumpkin pie for dessert. Take-out dinners will be available, and those...