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Last Thursday evening at Robert Hileman Field the Hornets of Pine Bluffs High School visited for a football game with the Panthers of Saratoga High School. It was a perfect night for football, although not a perfect result for the host team. Pine Bluffs left the field with a 33-6 win. The first quarter, and midway through the second, the action was back and forth. Pine Bluffs did move out to 14-0 lead, but on the kickoff following that second score Panther Allyster Ingraham found the corner and...
Property owners in Carbon County received their tax statements for 2023 last month. According to County Assessor Renee Snider, on average there was an increase of 18-20% in property taxes for the county. Unfortunately, there seems to be little relief for taxpayers as the Wyoming State Legislature managed to pass just two bills out of 16 regarding property taxes in 2023. Market Inflation According to Snider, there were two major factors in the “substantial increase” seen in property taxes thi...
First off, it must be stated that the term, sacrament, is a human term, and thus, churches choosing to use this term are also free to define it as they see fit. Because of this some churches choose not to use this term at all, since it is not a scriptural term, but still baptize people, marry people, celebrate the Lord’s Supper and so on. For those churches that use this term, it is always a rite carried out by the church. The Orthodox church of America, while listing the same 7 sacraments as the Roman Catholic Church, writes in their w...
Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program. And if you’ll be hitting this milestone soon, you’re in good company, as athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be doing the same. “I’ve been a rookie a few times in my life, but this time, I’m n...
Students at Saratoga Elementary School enjoyed an opportunity for outside the classroom education last Thursday during Ag Day 2023. Sponsored by the Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District and the Carbon County CowBelles, there were presenters from several local agriculture producers and ag agencies on hand. The program featured hands-on activities and information showcasing the Wyoming farm & ranch agri-business industry. The students got to see and touch big tractors, herding dogs...
Photos ghonodel/Sun Staff Overnight Panther Paws were found on the sidewalks of Saratoga! Homecoming week arrived with decorations, the burning of the V and a spirit filled parade. The parade route was lined to see the senior class float, one from each of the other classes and several teams. Parade goers were rewarded with candy thrown from the floats, cars & trucks. And their bags were filled! It was a great start to the weekend....
Bridges and flooding were the main talking points for the Saratoga Town Council on September 19. The governing body will be following through with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on replacing the bridge at Texas Trail and have selected a group to help appeal the recently released Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map. Bridging the Gap In March 2022, the Saratoga Town Council had received notification from WYDOT that the bridge behind the Saratoga...
If you ever want to go down a deep rabbit hole, do a Google search for the question, “How many Christian denominations are there?” You will find pages of references for that question. Conservative estimates state there are over 200 denominations in the U.S. alone. If you expand the question to how many denominations are there world-wide, Gordon Conwell University and the Pew Research Center claim the number is 45,000 denominations. Again, a Google search will reveal conflicting numbers for that question. Division can be seen in my Presbyterian...
Everyone is invited to Gather at the Table Monday, Oct. 2nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church, located at 3rd & Bridge streets, for a delicious meal of ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert & drink. All are welcome to enjoy the free meal along with fun and fellowship. The sponsoring “Gather at the Table” committee prays everyone will begin the Fall season by attending this event to eat and chat with family and friends. The...
The third phase of the Octagon Estates subdivision is on its way to being platted, following the September 12 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission. The seven member commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the final plat for phase three presented by Octagon Construction Group. That recommendation came with a lengthy discussion about the current code regulating subdivisions and whether the code would need to be amended for future developments. Building Towards Paving In August, Bo...
Laramie, Wyoming – September 30, 2023 – Calling all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers! Deerwood Ranch, a private haven for over 350 Wyoming BLM wild horses, is opening its doors to the public for a captivating Open Day on Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event promises an unforgettable experience for families, individuals, and wildlife advocates. Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Deerwood Ranch, 30 miles west of Lara...
A Saratoga man who, earlier this year allegedly fled from the Rawlins Police Department, is facing a variety of charges in Meade County, South Dakota after being indicted by a Grand Jury on September 20. Wyatt James Fluty was indicted on Wednesday in the Circuit Court of Meade County on six charges related to an alleged shoot-out with law enforcement in Sturgis, South Dakota last month. Fluty has been charged with attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, attempted first degree...
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure you get the preventive care you need to stay healthy.” Preventive care is critical for everybody, but particularly for older adults, and especially in fall when r...
“Preserving local history one picture at a time” has been the life-long goal of Upper North Platte River Valley historian and Wyoming’s senior hall of fame newspaper publisher, editor, printer, reporter, paperboy and often janitor, Dick Perue.Over the past 70 years, the 87-year-old collector has preserved thousands of photos, negatives, manuscripts, news items, books, pamphlets and all sorts of scraps of paper of historical significance in what is known as the Dick Perue/Bob Martin colle...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs help from hunters this fall to collect lymph node samples from deer and elk for chronic wasting disease testing. For 2023, samples are requested across Wyoming in key deer and elk hunt areas, and six deer hunt areas are mandatory for samples. The department has tracked the distribution and prevalence of CWD since 1997 to better understand how it affects the health of Wyoming’s deer and elk populations. Hunter-submitted samples are crucial to managing the disease in wildlife herds. “Ga...
SUNDANCE — Hunting seasons this fall may be negatively affected by poor deer numbers, according to Sundance Game Warden Nate Holst, but elk and turkeys are doing just fine and should make for plentiful harvest opportunities. Deer The deer population in this county was hit by an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) a couple of years ago, which affected both white-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope. Cases were identified across the east of the state, including in Crook County, in 2021. EHD is not unusual in Wyoming; in fact, wildlife m...
CHEYENNE — Hunters are critical to monitoring chronic wasting disease in Wyoming, a fatal disease that affects moose, elk and deer. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is once again asking hunters to provide lymph node samples from their harvested deer, elk and moose this fall to test for CWD. In return for samples, hunters may be eligible to win hunting gear. “Elk and deer hunters are on the front line helping Game and Fish to understand the distribution and prevalence of CWD by col...
CHEYENNE — Hunting season is around the corner for some locations throughout Wyoming. No matter the species or method of harvest, it’s wise to know and follow a few safety tips to make sure that dream hunt doesn’t turn into a tragedy. Katie Simpson, Wyoming Game and Fish Department hunter education coordinator, and numerous hunter education instructors in the state use the acronym T.A.B.K. as a reminder of four key safety elements: - Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. - Always point your muzzle in a safe direction. - Be sure of your ta...
CHEYENNE — Hunters getting ready for their Wyoming hunts must have a conservation stamp before heading afield this fall. Licensed hunters must purchase a conservation stamp valid for 12 months. Holders of a daily hunting license are exempt. Refer to Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for specific license holders who are exempt. Lifetime license holders can purchase a lifetime conservation stamp. Conservation stamps are $21.50 and can be purchased online, at any Game and Fish r...
CHEYENNE — Months of planning have finally passed and it’s finally hunting season. But before you hit the trail this fall, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to remind people who recreate in bear country to take safety precautions and be on the lookout for bears — and signs of bears. “Hunting is a great way to experience the vast and wild landscapes Wyoming has to offer. We want all hunters and recreationalists to enjoy the outdoors and be bear-wise to minimize the chances of bear-hu...
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting youth deer hunters to a regulation change for the 2023 season. Youth hunters possessing a full-price, youth deer license may no longer harvest mule deer does or fawns during an antlered deer season. This is a change from previous years. Youth hunters possessing a full-price, youth deer license may take an antlered mule deer or any white-tailed deer (including does and fawns) during an antlered deer season in accordance with the species limitation of their license in the hunt area (...
On the evening of September 8, the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC) hosted the 16th annual Party on the Platte fundraiser. PVCC Director Joe Elder could not be more pleased with the results. Each year, the PVCC Joint Powers Board selects a project to raise funds and past projects have typically been centered around the interior of the building. This year, the fundraising was for some exterior working, specifically increasing the amount of exterior lighting. Joe Glode, chairman of the PVCC...