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Zoning was the main topic of discussion during the October 1 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council as the governing body denied a previously tabled zone change and discussed the zoning and restrictive covenants of the former skilled nursing facility. Rousu Zone Change For nearly two months, David Rousu has been undergoing the process of a zone change for property he purchased at 804 W Bridge Avenue. The application was approved on a split vote at the August 13 meeting of the Saratoga Planning...
Preparing and mending county roads, vaccines and winter preparedness, and health of the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County were some of the hot topics at the Board of Carbon County Commissioners' (BOCCC) meeting on October 1 at the Courthouse Annex in Rawlins. Improve For Next Year Road and Bridge Coordinator Kandis Fritz presented plans to improve roads in Carbon County by seeking funding for Magnesium Chloride on multiple county roads. In 2001, a study was conducted with Engineering Associates giving an estimated $2 million price tag on...
Following an article regarding a traffic light in Saratoga in “Reflections from Our Files” in the September 19 Saratoga Sun, a reader reached out asking about what happened to the light, and when. According to a September 22, 1949 article (New Traffic Signals Arrive and Will Be Installed Soon): The new traffic stop light and two caution lights for Saratoga, which had been on order for some time, arrived the first of this week, and will be installed as quickly as possible, according to town off...
Smoke was in the air on October 4 as Saratoga hosted the Wright Panthers for a 1A 9-man conference game. While the smoke came from the fires in the northwest part of the state, it could have just as easily come from the defensive battle on the gridiron in the first half of the game. Saratoga boasted a 14-6 win against the Wright Panthers extending the team’s 2024 undefeated streak with the Saratoga Panthers’ total yardage exceeding Wright’s 290 to 204. “It was a big win for us. We made mistake...
The Saratoga Panther cross country ramped up their competitive nature in Wheatland, Wyoming on October 4. “ After the best week of practice we have had so far, I thought we would be a little heavy-legged during this meet,” said Head Coach Rex Hohnholt. “Every athlete competing had either a seasonal best or lifetime best performance, and we still have a lot of room for improvement.” The Panthers continue to improve week after week whittling down their times in preparation for State Cross Country in Cheyenne at the end of the month. “When w...
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) will be hosting a brand new event encouraging women to be screened for breast cancer. “Mammos and Mimosas” will be held October 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. at the Depot Station in Rawlins, Wyoming. “This event hopes to be a fun, fresh approach to give women an understanding of prevention, services and education concerning breast cancer,” said Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations and Foundation Executive Director. MHCC received a $5,000 grant from the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative to hold...
Bees descended upon Saratoga Elementary School on September 26. So did dogs, goats, tractors and llamas. There were even some tractors and other ranching equipment. All of it was part of the school’s annual Ag Day which focuses on agriculture in Wyoming. SES and Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation (SER) District partnered to provide eight stations highlighting various aspects of agriculture. “The purpose of the event is to give students the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in...
The Saratoga Middle High School (SMHS) cross-country team had two busy weeks competing in Colorado and Wyoming. On September 20, the runners participated in the Sweetheart Invitational in Loveland Colorado. Race results have yet to be posted, but Head Coach Rex Hohnholt was pleased with the efforts of all participants. “It was a great meet and I was really happy with how we performed. Most of the athletes who ran had seasonal or personal bests, although I can't confirm that yet. It was great t...
Saratoga Panther Head Coach Jared Mason was thrilled with the win on September 20 against Lusk. “What a defensive masterpiece,” said Mason. “The players were flying around on defense, doing their jobs, and making plays.” The last time the Panthers defeated the Niobrara County Tigers was on October 8, 2004. The 2004 Saratoga Panthers 11 man team defeated Lusk 21-13 with the passing game putting up 1 catch for 36 yards and the running game yielding 277 yards for the win. “It was a big game,” Head Coach Lee Wisroth said in the “Togies in...
If you are stopping through or live in Saratoga, no doubt you have been served a tasty beverage by one of only two full-time bartenders at the Hotel Wolf. Ryan Quinn has been with the Wolf for over six years serving lunch, dinner and cocktails in the bar area of the downtown staple. Quinn, originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming, did not start out to live in Saratoga. While in college, he studied special education and elementary education with the hope to teach after his studies. After beginning the...
David Rousu, who purchased a lot at 804 W Bridge Avenue earlier this year, will have to wait to find out whether or not he can build a house on the property. Despite being surrounded by residential homes, the lot is located in retail business as are the other lots surrounding it. While the Saratoga Planning Commission recommended approval of a zone change for Rousu’s lot—with Mayor Chuck Davis providing the tie-breaking vote—the Saratoga Town Council voted to table the zone change at their September 17 meeting. Davis was not in atten...
A new director and assistant director are leading the recreation department in Saratoga. Director Carter Edwards and Assistant Director Kelsey Huntoon are excited to have the opportunity to be a bigger part of the community as the faces of recreation. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Carter said he “played all kinds of sports and was ready to teach life skills to the kids through sports and activities.” Carter moved to Saratoga in 2016 working in the kitchen at Brush Creek Ranch. He has sinc...
When is a rodent not a rodent? That is exactly what the Saratoga Elementary School’s kindergarten class was looking to find during their September 19 field trip to the Snowy Range. Children explored the rocks around Mirror Lake looking for the elusive pika. Kindergarten teacher Jaimie Lee led the expedition to catch a glimpse of the elusive critter. According to the National Park Service, while pikas may resemble a rodent they are closely related to rabbits. Pikas have tan- to grey-colored c...
Investing local funds to achieve higher returns on investments re emerged on the agenda at the September 3 Saratoga Town Council meeting. Another local government investment pool representative visited the council to inform them about governmental investment opportunities and options. As was previously reported, on August 6 Troy Hunsacker from Wyoming CLASS presented information from their investment pool. Joan Evans of Wyoming Government Investment Fund (WGIF) said “Saratoga already has some funds in WGIF in the liquid asset series,” but off...
The Saratoga Panthers stormed to a solid victory on the road against Wind River High School. Although not a conference game, the Panthers once again had a near shutout with a final score of 50-8. “It was a physical game against Wind River and an impressive win for the Panthers,” said head coach Jared Mason. Last week’s game against Cheyenne South JV was prominent in the ground game, but this week’s game showed the team can put up yards passing. The Panthers continued their rushing yards with 239, however QB Jace Westring balanced the plays w...
The Saratoga Panthers ran among the sagebrush at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course in Rawlins, Wyoming on Friday, September 13. The wind off of the highway did not seem to stop both the middle school and high school runners from competing well. “The kids had a great week of practice and showed a little more competitiveness as a whole, at the Rawlins Invite,” said Coach Rex Hohnholt. Middle School Girls’ Results (Race Distance 3000 meters) Kelsea Raymer—1st Place—13:26 (7:13 per mile pace); Sihauna...
With a resonant voice and a beaming smile on his face, to say Loren “Teense” Willford had a presence in the Valley and beyond would be an understatement. “You can’t fully understand Teense unless you were one of his friends and, of course, everybody was his friend [in] one way or the other,” said former governor Jim Geringer. “If you didn’t get along with Teense, it wouldn’t take long before you did.” Teense passed away early on the morning of September 3 following a long battle with cance... Full story
The discussion of creating a brand for Saratoga leapt back into the spotlight at the September 3 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council. Leslie Jefferson, executive director of Discover Carbon County, started an over 30 minute discussion about a tourism master plan for Carbon County and the creation of an authentic Wyoming experience for visitors. Jefferson apologized for the miscommunication on changing Saratoga’s town motto “Where the Trout Leap in Main Street”. The CEO of Carbon County Visitors’ Council said “she was questioned about bra...
The Saratoga Middle High School cross country teams got their season underway by participating in meets across the state last week. Head Coach Rex Hohnholt said “It was exciting to get a start to the season, and quite a few of our athletes had stellar performances. Today, we talked about what it will take to experience success in this sport individually and as a team.” Middle School Green River Invitational Sept. 5, 2024 Girl’s Results (Race Distance 1.9 miles; total runners in race was 121)...
Under new leadership, the Panthers stormed the field Thursday September 5 with a decisive victory against Cheyenne South Junior Varsity (CSJV)—winning 67-7. Jared Mason, new head coach for the 2024 season, said “It was an exciting first win for the Panthers football team over Cheyenne South JV. In addition to the win, and a boost in confidence, valuable experience was gained by our young players who got lots of playing time." The Panthers obviously have a very good running game, as they ran for...
The Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) has the opportunity to purchase a ladder fire truck from Sweetwater county and receive a donated pumper truck from Carbon County. At the Saratoga Town Council meeting on August 6, Assistant Fire Chief Tom Westring, approached the council with an opportunity to purchase a 2000 model 75 foot ladder truck from Sweetwater County for $5,000. A new truck with these specifications - 175,000 miles and 16,000 hours - could cost upwards of $600,000 according to Creed James, SVFD Treasurer. The council...
I am not native to the Platte Valley, but I have lived in Saratoga for over twenty years. I was born and raised in Texas and, as a kid, loved everything having to do with sports and competition. I was involved in swimming, gymnastics, softball and tennis. I never understood why my parents made me choose one sport, but I realize now that getting to and from multiple practices and competitions was... difficult. I concentrated my efforts into tennis and was lucky enough to be recruited to play at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado....