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It all started with some pumpkin seeds. “I found pumpkin seeds in Cheyenne. I grew pumpkins thinking they weren’t going to make it, I grew them in tiny medicine cups and they took off,” said Sophia Borg. “So, I had this big plan that we (StrongTower Designs and Palomino Hat Bar) were going to have a pumpkin patch. That grew from the pumpkin patch into the festival.” The festival is the inaugural Saratoga Fall Festival—or Saratoga FallFest—which was held on October 21 on...
After more than a decade, multiple blueprints and plans and a name change it seems there might be some progress for Never Forget Park. During the October 17 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, the governing body was provided an update from Stacy Crimmins, a member of the working group formed more than two years ago for the memorial park. With that update came a request to go out for bid for phase one of the long-awaited project. “In phase one construction, we will be s...
In the midst of the United Auto Workers strike—which reached a tentative agreement with General Motors on October 30—law enforcement departments have had to be creative when it comes to restocking their fleet. Carbon County is no different. At the October 17 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), Sheriff Alex Bakken requested permission from the commissioner to purchase two used vehicles, both Ford Explorers which were already police packaged. “It means...
The Rock Creek Wind Gen-Tie Transmission Line hit a snag last week as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) withdrew its decision to grant a right-of-way for the project to cross federal public lands in southeastern Wyoming. The announcement came in a press release from the group Albany County Conservancy who, along with retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Mike Lockhart, were plaintiffs in a legal challenge to the decision. The Rock Creek Wind Gen-Tie project is par...
Wind is such an ever present force in the state of Wyoming it is often joked if it were to stop blowing, everyone in the Cowboy State would fall down. Nowhere is the wind more present than perhaps Interstate 80 and Wyoming’s highways, where it has caused numbers of vehicle blowovers over the years. Due to that, messaging often seen on I-80, interstate onramps and highways warns of blow over risk for “light, high-profile vehicles.” Now, that messaging will be more specific according to a press release from the Wyoming Depar...
Today’s article is a look at the second beatitude from Jesus’ teaching in The Sermon On The Mount, found in Matthew 5:4, Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. To be blessed of God is to receive spiritual benefit from Him that lasts for eternity. Remember, there are eight beatitudes. The first four focus on our relationship with God. The second four focus on our relationship with our fellow man. They are not a “to-do” list. They are a “to-be” list. The first beatitude is the foundation for the other seven....
Calling it "a battle we more than likely can't win" the Saratoga Town Council will not be challenging the updated flood insurance rate maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). That decision came at the October 17 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council following information from Nathan Werner of S20 Engineering. The firm had been engaged by the Town of Saratoga last month to review the preliminary maps released by FEMA. Werner, along with reviewing the maps,...
On May 10, 1869 the two ends of the transcontinental railroad were connected during the Golden Spike Ceremony held at Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory. More than 150 years later, on October 22, people in Saratoga were greeted by the sight of a large golden spike in town. Parked along 1st Street, adjacent to the municipal parking lot, a 43 foot monument to the Golden Spike sat on a trailer. People stopped, examined the item and took pictures of it both from across the st...
BBQ pork ribs, stuffed baked potato skins, fried potato patties. garlic bread, desserts and drinks are all on the menu when we next Gather at the Table Monday, Nov. 6th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of 3rd & Bridge. All are welcome to enjoy the free meal along with fun and fellowship. The sponsoring “Gather at the Table” (GAT) committee prays everyone will continue to enjoy the Indian Summer weather by attending this event to eat and chat with family and friends. The...
I think we all want a life that is carefree without any major complaints so “Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table.” This is the title of a book written by Louie Giglio. The book is about how and where we live our lives. It’s not about what type of house we live in, the number of children that we have or how great our marriages are, but how our spiritual lives affect our emotional lives. It’s about what goes on inside our minds, souls, and spirit and whether we navigate our lives with or without Jesus. The question...
Through joint efforts of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) and the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), Food Bank of Wyoming was once again the recipient of over 12,500 pounds of potatoes harvested through the annual Potato Harvest. Quickly becoming a fall tradition, the Potato Harvest began in 2021 through SAREC, a UW Agriculture Experiment Station located in Lingle, Wyoming. The potatoes are part of SAREC’s outreach efforts to connect the area’s youth to agric...
The subject of payroll, specifically relating to overtime for dispatchers, was discussed by the Saratoga Town Council during their October 17 meeting. The town council also passed a resolution approving the final plat for Octagon Estates Phase Three, with some conditions added which were recommended by the planning commission. Overtime Payout The discussion regarding overtime pay for dispatchers came under a report from the Saratoga Police Department. “Earlier in the year, s...
Just in time for Halloween, the streets of Saratoga have had their share of spooky noises both at night and in the daylight. Saratoga is also currently the prowling grounds for a male mountain lion, who has been seen around the hobo hot pools according to Saratoga Police Chief Mike Morris. Out with a bang In recent weeks, Saratoga residents have reported noises they’ve described as either a gunshot or an explosion. The current reports have put the noises near the west end of t...
Laramie, Wyo. (Oct. 11, 2023) -- A memorial service for former Wyoming Head Football Coach and Athletics Director Paul Roach will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at St. Paul’s Newman Center at 1800 E. Grand Avenue in Laramie, Wyo. The service will begin at 10 a.m., Mountain Time. A reception in the Wildcatter Stadium Club and Suites at Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium will follow the memorial service. The family has asked that any memorial gifts be made to the University of Wyo...
Platte Valley Arts Council announces 7th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest The Platte Valley Arts Council is sponsoring the 7th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest. Back in September, there was an initiation sent out to all local ranches, businesses or families to show off some good ole’ fashioned ranch ingenuity that could give their outfit creative bragging rights for a year. Six participants entered this years contest. Kelley Cattle Company who has participated in all s...
Town & Country Realty, located in Saratoga, recently announced the addition of Jezria “Jez” Latham to their team. Latham is no stranger to the real estate industry, especially in Carbon County. Jez began her career in 2000 at just 18 years old. She quickly grew to love her career path just as much as her home state of Wyoming. Latham has owned and brokered her own company, Provident Realty, since 2018 but recently made the decision to join Town & Country Realty, something she...
The ever popular Fall Soup Luncheons, sponsored by the Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga, will resume this month. A variety of five or six homemade soups will be served every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19th and 26th as well as Nov. 2nd and 9th in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third & Bridge Sts. Cost of the all-you-can-eat soup, plus drink, dessert, rolls, crackers, bread and butter is $10 per person. All proceeds go to benefit church and community projects...
Do you feel the world is spinning so fast you cannot keep up? I do! Things seem to be happening so fast. In the four days that will ensue from the time this is written until it might be found in in the published Saratoga Sun, one can only imagine what might have happened. When we went to bed October 7, we certainly did not expect the headlines which greeted us October 8. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan hardly made the news as our attention was fixed on the horrors in Israel. We struggle as our world groans under...
The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) accepted the resignation of Commissioner Byron Barkhurst at their October 17 meeting in Medicine Bow. Barkhurst, who was first elected to a two-year unexpired term in 2018, was nearing the end of his four-year term on the five-member board. The BOCCC accepted Barkhurst’s resignation, which was dated October 11, and declared a vacancy in the office of commissioner. Chairman Sue Jones signed a letter providing written notice of t...
Curb appeal is important, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of house hunting. By factoring in other priorities, such as great schools, a community feel, along with nearby amenities that improve your quality of life, you can feel right at home in your new neighborhood from the moment you arrive. “Many families want it all -- the connection that comes with a small town feel, and the bustle and energy of shopping, dining and culture,” says Blake Gable, CEO Barron Collier Companies, the real estate development firm behin...
From the streets of Buenos Aires to the Platte River Valley comes the Argentine tango on November 4, 2023 at the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. This rare opportunity is for all adult dance enthusiasts. So, turn your western boots into dance shoes and bring your favorite person. Come have a fun time expressing your inner Latin lover while learning the basics of one of the most popular dances in the world, known for its intensity, precision, and passion. Your spouse or partner will love you for it. Don’t know how to dance the A...
An application for a setback variance at the October 10 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission led to discussion over the Town of Saratoga’s procedures for building permits, meanwhile a residential project is on hold. Megan Werth and her contractor, Jack Leiseth of Osprey Construction, appeared before the planning commission to discuss their variance application. Werth, who has employed Leiseth for an addition on her 1702 South Veterans property, told the board they w...
It appears any progress on potential regulations for short term rentals, or STRS, in Saratoga is stalled for the foreseeable future. A decision to table a special use permit was made by the Saratoga Planning Commission on October 10. The decision came following suggestions from Kylie Waldrip, legal counsel for the Town of Saratoga, who advised the planning commission to let Jackson “have the fight.” Government Overreach The discussion over whether the Town of Saratoga sho...
Signs were a top topic of discussion for Encampment Town Council during their October 12 meeting. Bob Herring, an Encampment resident and business owner, brought the discussion forward under public comment. Herring, along with owning the Good Things second-hand store in Encampment, owns a short term rental on Macfarlane Avenue listed through VRBO. The property is near a local restaurant, 307 Pub & Grub, which sits at the corner of 6th Street and Macfarlane Avenue. According...
