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Gov. Matt Mead is seeking opinions from interested individuals and groups across the state on how Wyoming can better manage, develop, protect, conserve and restore its water. The meeting in Saratoga is from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, at the Platte Valley Community Center and is co-hosted by the Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District. Nine meetings across the state are hosted to listening to water users in the first step of developing a Wyoming Water Strategy. Creating a Water Strategy has been identified as one of the most important... Full story
The American Legion and local schools are planning events to honor veterans in the Valley. At 5:30 p.m., Saturday, the American Legion is hosting a Veterans Day dinner at the post home. Monday morning, Saratoga Middle/High School will host a Veterans Day assembly at 8 a.m. The Saratoga Elementary School is hosting their assembly at 8:30 a.m. Encampment School is holding their Veterans Assembly at 10:50 a.m. in the school’s main gym. The National Honor Society plans the event for Encampment. T... Full story
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Russell Eugene Sartin, 67 of Newberg, Ore., went to Heaven on Oct. 24, 2013. Russ was born in Shannon County, Mo., on July 29, 1946. He graduated from Encampment High School in 1964 and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in Vietnam. Russ married Amy Sandra Case in 1970. They lived in Encampment and Saratoga until the mid 1980s. He married Susan Ann Herring (formerly of Saratoga) in 1990. They made their home in Newberg, Ore., until she passed away in 2008. Russ is survived by his children Carole Jean (Ron)... Full story
Dr. Richard Wilson Gerhardt of Greenville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. He was born July 6, 1925 in Hillsboro, Ill., one of four children of William Charles Gerhardt and Faye Genevieve Emery. Raised in Hillsboro and Irving, his family moved to Wyoming when he was 11. He attended a one-room school in Elk Mountain, graduating from high school in 1943. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army four days after reaching the age of 18. He joined the 162nd Regiment of the 41st Infantry... Full story
The Saratoga Sun received word that Jessie Covey/McDowell, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3. Jessie was born March 25, 1926. Funeral services are planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday at Wamsutter Baptist Church. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Saratoga Sun.... Full story
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from its membership for positions on the nine-member board of directors, Executive Directory Stacy Crimmins announced Monday. Jennifer Archibald, John Farr and Alyson Sneddon’s terms are expiring this year, Crimmins said. Sneddon has expressed an interest in serving for another three years and will be added to the ballot. Chamber board members meet monthly and promote the mission and purpose of the Chamber of Commerce, which includes promoting a community where its b...
Many drivers may find themselves driving home after work in the dark since the change from Daylight Savings Time. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said that means drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians need to be alert come Monday and need to see and be seen. According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities are three times greater at night than during the day even though there are less drivers out at night. Responsible drivers can perform several measures to maximize their safety when driving at night. Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers recomme... Full story
I only changed my aspirations three times as a kid. At age 5 I wanted to be a detective because I was a big fan of Batman. Later, I decided I wanted to be an archeologist after my exposure to Indiana Jones and Egyptology. It wasn’t until high school I realized I enjoyed writing, and I could make a living doing it. A creative writing teacher at Rawlins High School showed me the joy in writing, and I followed my newfound interest all the way to college, where I pursued a degree in English e... Full story
Editor, Last week a lady wrote in a excellent letter reminding folks to get informed, and to vote. We have to recover our Country. However on one item she was mistaken. The United States of America is not a Democracy. We are a Republic.....at least so far we still are. There are free copies of the Constitution all over the place. Get one and read it. We have held meetings in both Saratoga and Encampment repeatedly over and over this past year, and continue to do so trying to educate folks on what is in the Constitution. Please take time to... Full story
Editor’s note: This is one of several columns researched and written by Encampment School seniors. Technology is becoming a huge part of the Carbon County School District No. 2 education system; but it is only useful if we know how to use it to its full potential. iPads are an investment Carbon County School District No. 2 has made over the past few years. But when purchasing them, I do not believe the administration took into account how much this form of technology is actually going to cost. When an iPad is purchased, much like any other f... Full story
Candidate for US Senate Liz Cheney made a stop in the Platte Valley Oct. 25 during her exploratory campaign tour of Wyoming. Cheney spoke at Encampment's Sagebrush Senior Center and the Saratoga Senior Center, to let the community know of her vision for Wyoming and validity as a 2014 senatorial candidate. During both gatherings, Cheney spoke to the entire crowd, mingled with locals on a one-on-one level and listened to and addressed their concerns. Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick...
To raise money for the Wyoming March of Dimes, dedicated Saratoga High School FBLA members plan to walk for awareness and collect more than $1,000 in town. This year the March of Dimes celebrates 75 years of raising money to support programs that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and the program also funds research to find answers to the problems which threaten babies. The school's FBLA group, which includes close to 20 Saratoga High School students, plans to collect money... Full story
Platte Valley Kiwanis recently elected new officers. Left to right are Connie McGuire, president; Barb Youngberg, vice president; Valerie Mason, secretary; Wanda Erger, treasurer. Serving on the board are Barbara Johnson, Val Morris and Dave Gloss....
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging college students and graduates to apply for an internship in his Washington, D.C. office this spring. The internship offers experience in the direct operations of our nation’s government, and the deadline for applications is Nov. 14. Interns have the ability to network, develop job skills and gain knowledge to further their education and future career choices, according to Enzi. “An internship in my office is rich with opportunity and provides students with firsthand knowledge and exp... Full story
Carbon Power and Light is expecting a rate increase for its CP&L customers in 2014, the first time in five years. “We haven’t had a rate increase for CP&L since 2009,” said General Manager for Carbon Power and Light Chuck Larsen. “We absorbed all of the increased cost of doing business up until now and we can no longer continue.” Larsen said Carbon Power and Light tries to set rates so they are relevant for three to four years. “We typically try to set our rates so they last three to four yea... Full story
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their annual awards: Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, and the Volunteer of the Year. Deadline to nominate is Nov. 22 and any Chamber member may nominate using the form provided in The Bridge Street Journal newsletter this month. Every Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Member has one vote and can nominate any fellow member for the awards. Nominations can be faxed, emailed or phoned to the Chamber office,... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a new date for comment period closure for the environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a visual resource amendment and documentation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs) for the 2008 Approved Rawlins Resource Management Plan (RMP). The BLM initially scheduled 60 days for comment, and the original date for the close of the comment period was Oct. 28. Due to the lapse in appropriations and the resulting Federal government shutdown, the documents were not available on the BLM website from... Full story
Pheasant stocking locations will be limited in southeast Wyoming this year during the general hunting season, due to lack of cover in Platte and Laramie counties. There should be enough birds to release through the second week of December in other designated locations. The only walk-in areas in southeast Wyoming to be stocked with pheasants this fall are 29 and 63 in Goshen County. No pheasants will be stocked in Laramie or Platte counties as cover is not adequate to support pheasants. Goshen County walk-in area 19 also lacks sufficient cover... Full story
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is seeking information on four pronghorn antelope that were discovered with wasted meat at the Laramie River Hunter Management Area. The pronghorn were discovered around Sept. 20. Only the back straps and heads or capes were missing from each of the animals, and the rest of the meat was not removed from any of them. “This is obvious waste of game meat and we’re hoping someone knows something about these crimes,” said North Laramie Game Warden Kelly Todd. Warden Todd is hoping someone comes forward wit... Full story
A traditional piece of art owned by a retired Saratoga couple is now sitting on the lawn of the Albany County Courthouse. Bill and Carole Ward donated their large steel sculpture depicting four pronghorn, known as 'Movin' Out Pronghorns,' to the Albany County Courthouse lawn. A dedication ceremony for the placement took place Oct. 15. The 7-foot-tall, 7-foot-long sculpture sat in the yard of the Ward's Saratoga home since 1987, but now rests easy on the south side of the county courthouse, near...
Murder is in the air. Fake murder, that is. Starting Nov. 16, the Grand Encampment Opera Company will host its second annual Murder Mystery Dinner. “It takes place in the Old West after a big poker tournament,” said Vicki Loftice, a board member of the Grand Encampment Opera Company. Tickets cost $20, which buys a western-themed dinner, and participation in the murder mystery. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and at that moment, is when you begin playing your character, Loftice said. However, tic... Full story
1 years ago Nov. 7, 1912 Two elderly voters Saratoga has two old gentlemen that voted a good many years at the presidential election before Taft, Teddy or Wilson were ever thought of as even possible candidates. J.M. Sterret one of the men voted his first time in 1848 for Taylor who was elected at the time. He has voted continually ever since except the first time Cleveland ran. He was on hand Tuesday and cast another vote and from the looks of him at this time we would not be surprised to see him vote at one or two more presidential election... Full story
After a seven-year absence from the Wyoming State Volleyball Tournament, Encampment's Lady Tigers fought their way back with a vengeance this time, clawing to fourth place of out eight participating 1A teams. The girls played four games Thursday through Saturday at the state tournament, held at the Casper Events Center in Casper, and scored two match wins against Little Snake River and Upton. The two match losses for the Tigers both came from Hulett and lasted three games each. State and...
After the boys placed second at the state meet, Saratoga cross-country coach Rex Hohnholt looks back on a season filled with improvement. Saratoga's 2A boys' team placed second out of nine 2A boys' teams that ranked at state, which took place Oct. 26 in Sheridan. The team earned 58 points with a total time of 1:15:11.20, and an average finishing time of 18:47.80. The winning 2A boys team was Wyoming Indian, with 20 points and a time of 1:11:18.02, and third place was Lovell, with a time of 1:15:... Full story