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According to Jim Piche, President of the Carbon County Fire Protection District Steering Committee, one benefit of a fire district may be lower insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses. Unincorporated Carbon County does not have an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating, which is one of the factors insurance companies use to determine rates for an area. An ISO evaluation for fire protection involves looking at communications, hose testing, pump testing, water system capability,...
A lime green AirLife helicopter could be seen over Saratoga on Saturday, but it wasn't because of an accident. A training, open to all Carbon County first responders, was held at the Platte Valley Community Center and included hands on exercises in calling in and loading flight for life evacuations. Participants in the training included South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS), Wyoming Highway Patrol, Saratoga fire department, Saratoga police and Rawlins police. SCWEMS had...
Kent L. Walton, 64, passed away at Cheyenne Regional Hospital on Oct. 1, 2014. A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper...
Members of the Upper North Platte Solid Waste District (landfill board) were presented with a conceptual design of their new transfer station. Craig Kopasz, an engineer with local design firm PMPC, stated the current project has an estimated cost of 1.2 million dollars. With the landfill board expected to receive around $700,000 in State Land and Investment Board grants and loans, chairman Randy Raymer and Kopasz agreed there was some wiggle room in the construction numbers. However, all board...
Anderson Consulting Engineers (ACE) is looking for participants in their Upper North Platte watershed study. The project is sponsored by the Saratoga Rawlins Encampment Conservation District (SERCD) and funded by the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC). According to Jay Schug, of ACE, the purpose of the study is “to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the watershed [and] develop a watershed management plan addressing issues identified [by the study].” The study area encompasses abo...
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The Saratoga Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a community blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at at St. Ann’s Parish Hall. Doctors use blood for only one reason: to sustain life. And, there is no substitute for blood. It cannot be manufactured. It is the ‘gift of life’ that only human beings can give to one another, says United Blood Services. “Blood donors save lives,” organizer Val Larscheid said. “Several of them, in fact, because each donation can be separated into different components: red blood cells, used by surgical pa...
If you want to attend Oktoberfest, but cannot afford the plane ticket to Bavaria, then the Saratoga Resort and Spa will welcome one and all to their first annual Beer Fest. The beer tasting event will showcase some of the best craft beers and microbrews from around the region. Snowy Range Brewing Company Brewmaster Steve Simpson said he has already received notifications from several different microbreweries in Colorado and Wyoming saying they would be coming to the event. Each brewery will be competing in a fall seasonal beer category....
There are loads of fun (and semi-abusive) things most guys teach their kids. Ever hear of a Native-American Burn? Well, neither have I since they used to be called Indian Burns. But that’s rant for when I can get my ducks in a row to tackle “political correctness”. Anyway, my father taught me the trick which, if properly performed, turns the affected area red and burns temporarily. It’s great sadistic fun! If you are not aware of how to do this ask an old guy. He’ll probably be happy to show you...
Editor: The Platte Valley Community Center was manifested by the people of the Valley. This same powerful energy has another opportunity to provide for Valley people who need and want Home Health Care. After all, “there but for Graham Steel, goes everybody else.” Lois Darlene Rupert Saratoga and Dillon, Colo....
A new business hopes to fill the gaps of local mental, spiritual and physical wellness in eastern Carbon County. This week Wyoming Wellness, LLP opens its doors to a new, rural-focused counseling clinic in Saratoga. Co-owned by Charles Junkin, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) out of Cheyenne; Tony Phillips, a certified personal trainer (CPT) and a certified fitness instructor—primary (CFI-P) who is also out of Cheyenne and local Saratoga resident Brenda Bush, who is a provisional p...
Editor’s Note: This is the final part in a three-part series on home care needs in the Platte Valley. By Erik Gantt [email protected] Dar Marcotte, Director of Wyoming In Home Services (WIHS) said “the biggest thing [to know about WHIS] is that anybody can refer anybody.” WIHS WHIS is a state-based program funded by the Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division and Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC). The WIHS Carbon county office is located in the MHCC in Rawlins. WHIS is desig...
Sam Streeter started running when he was a sophomore in college. He used it as a daily break from studying while attending Dartmouth. Now, at 24 years old, he has completed his first 50k ultra marathon, the Vermont 50. "I can't help but get excited to run another ultra, perhaps the Vermont 50 or one closer to home in the Rocky Mountains," Streeter said. Streeter completed the 32-mile course in four hours and 34 minutes. He placed fourth overall out of the 188 who finished. The race began with...
Panthers Homecoming 2014 Activities Schedule 2014 Theme: Wrath of the Panthers Thursday 10/9 Royalty Election during Reading Monday 10/13 Spirit Day – Pajama Day JV Football @ Riverton Tuesday 10/14 Spirit Day – Class Color Day Announce royalty in gym @ 7:30 Coaches introduce teams Spirit Rally & Burn the V @ NW corner of front parking area Wednesday 10/15 Spirit Day – Camo Day Thursday 10/16 Spirit Day – Sports Team Day HOG games @ 7:30 in gym Cross Country Simulated Race @ Saratoga Friday 10/17 Spirit Day – Purple & Gold/Toga Day Grades 9-...
The Encampment Lady Tigers (2-0, 15-1) will host the Cokeville Panthers Friday and the Farson/Eden Pronhorns Saturday. The Cokeville Panthers moved up to the No. 2 spot in WyoPreps last week, knocking the Lady Tigers back to No. 3. The Cokeville Panthers have strong outside hitters, Encampment's Head Coach Robin O'Leary said. Most of the teams the Tigers have played so far have had strong middle hitters, according to O'Leary. The Lady Tigers will be changing their defense to prepare for the...
Saratoga cross country coach Rex Hohnholt said his team only had a short rest before this weeks meet, but they are right where they want to be. On average, the team was slightly slower at the Lyman Invitational held at the Fort Bridger National Historic Site on Thursday. Hohnholt said the grouping of the runners is important, “we just need to get that grouping a little faster.” He said the varsity team members are already faster than they were this time last year. Hohnholt said he does not foc...
Saratoga Lady Panthers varsity volleyball (1-3, 9-11-1)lost both of their matches in three straight sets last week. They fell to the Encampment Lady Tigers 18-25, 13-25, 16-25 and to the Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets 17-25, 14-25 and 12-25. Saratoga coach Shaley Love said it is time for the team to go back to the basics and strengthen their defense. The players are talking to each other on but they are still missing some digs and returns due to miscommunication. Love said she sees some hesitation in...
The Saratoga Panthers (0-5, 0-4) played their best game of the season last Friday - even if the scoreboard didn't show it. Ultimately, the Panthers could not keep up with the passing attack of the Riverside Rebels (3-1, 3-2) in their 18-40 loss in Saratoga. "We played much better," Saratoga head coach Scott Bokelman said. "We are going to continue to keep getting better." After being shut out for two straight games, the Panthers managed to post a season high 18 points against Riverside- which is...
Reprint of this story from the October 10, 1902 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. A rival of the great Ferris-Haggarity Rudefeha Mining Company Will Develop Promising Property on the Divide The Rudefeha Properties Join the Ferris-Haggarty on the South. This Property Will Be Developed By A Long Tunnel of 885 Feet. The Rudefeha Mining Company bids fair to become as noted among Grand Encampment companies as is the Ferris-Haggarty. The p...
Carbon County Senior Centers Wednesday – Meatloaf, wild rice blend, spinach, wheat roll, pineapple upside down cake, chilled milk. Thursday – BBQ chicken, potato wedges, green beans, wheat bread, citrus fruit, chilled milk. Friday – Crab cake, macaroni and cheese, beets, muffin, peaches, chilled milk. Monday – Beef tacos, tomato, lettuce, cheese, peas and carrots, cinnamon bread sticks, apple crisp, chilled milk. Tuesday – Baked pork chop, au gratin potato, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, strawberries, chilled milk....
From Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, the Saratoga Police Department responded to 79 calls including the following classifications: Ambulance (5); assault (1); bar check (1); business checks (28); citizen assist (3); civil standby (1); dog at large (1); dog impounded (1); dog tag (1); fingerprints (3); found property (1); hot pool check (5); litter, pollution, public health (2); lost and found (2); lost property (1); traffic accident with damage (3); house watch (1); recovered stolen property (1); school zones (3); trespassing (1); unwanted person...
Games throughout the week provided fun and laughter. On Sunday afternoon, six residents played Dominoes with Pat Rust winning. On Monday afternoon, six residents played Yahtzee with Rudy Stodola winning. On Tuesday morning, five residents played Dominoes with Russell Cox winning. On Wednesday afternoon, 12 residents played Bingo, and on Friday afternoon, 13 residents played Bingo. Kenny Hoagland and Russell Cox won Four Corners. Keitth Annan, Russell Cox, and Nadine Caleb won Blackouts. Our Bingo helpers were Lila Worden, Joannie Johnson, and D...
There were six here to play Bingo this week. $2 winners were Madaline Forbes, Lila Worden, Pat Faust. Sue Howe won the $3 blackout round. Thanks to Madaline and Betty for watching my cards for me. There were three full tables here for duplicate bridge on Monday. High winners were Pat Bailey & Mary Sjoden. Second high went to John Blue and Joni Johnson. We will be having the flu shots up here on Oct. 14 from 9-11:30 a.m. If you do not have Medicare, Medicaid or Blue Cross insurance it will cost $25. We hired Cynthia Talbott to do the cleaning...
Saratoga Schools Breakfast Wednesday – Breakfast pizza or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Thursday – Breakfast burrito or cereal/string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Monday – Breakfast pastry or cereal and yogurt, fruit or juice, milk. Tuesday – Cereal, string cheese, fruit or juice, milk. Lunch Wednesday – Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, fruit and vegetable bar, peaches, bread stick, milk. Thursday – Chicken nuggets, BBQ sauce, peas, fruit & vegetable bar, mixed fruit, cinnamon roll, milk. Monday – Meatball sub, green be...
News for the Month: It’s the most favorite time of the year — the next three months that is. Blood Pressure’s is on Oct. 23. Breakfast at noon is Oct. 11 The menu is French toast with warm Strawberry syrup/or maple syrup Sausage and Fruit. Evening meal is Friday the 18 at 6 p.m. On the menu is chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, wheat roll, fruited Jell-O w/ whipped topping. Costumes are optional but guaranteed to have fun. Entertainment will be Phil Fleming on the guitar and with his witty jokes also will assist i...