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On Friday night, the Encampment Lady Tigers (6-1, 1-0) took a few minutes to get used to their new offensive plays, but once they did, it didn't take long for the Lady Tigers to tie the game against the Farson Eden Lady Pronghorns (0-3). The Lady Tigers went on to win in three sets. The Lady Tigers had been working on new offensive plays all week, Lady Tigers Head Coach Robin O'Leary said. Thursday night they did not use the plays, but Friday night O'Leary called for them. "It takes a lot of...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers and the Encampment Lady Tigers matched up for the first time this season on Thursday night. The Encampment Tigers dominated the match. The Lady Panthers fell to Encampment in three sets 25-8, 25-12, 25-13. That didn't mean there were not exciting moments in the sets, as the teams had several rallies. The Lady Panthers just couldn't pull off the points. Lady Tiger's Head Coach Robin O'Leary said the Tigers played well as team Thursday night. "They felt good that they...
When it comes to sewing Ashlynn (15) and Makiaya Johnson (13) had one of the best teachers possible – their grandmother Roxana Johnson. Sadly, their grandmother passed away two years ago, but they are keeping on the tradition of sewing and using wool in the projects. "Our grandmother wanted to pass sewing down to us," Makiaya said, "that is why we sew." Both girls won purple ribbons at the Carbon County Fair for their projects. Ashlynn participates in the senior division, while Makiaya c...
The Encampment Lady Tigers Head Coach Robin O'Leary has the recipe for a successful year – a talented starting team and an equally talented bench. Her goal for the season is to be No. 1 at state and the only thing that stands in their way is their attitude. "We are working on that this year," O'Leary said. Last season ended with the girls in fourth place at state-not where they wanted to be. An injury in the final game and an inexperienced bench hurt the team's chance for a repeat at third p...
Saratoga Golf's Head Coach Jared Mason is already seeing improvements in his players in just the second competition of the season. The Saratoga Panthers played at Rawlins Rochelle Golf Course Friday and Saturday going up against the top players in the state in 3A and 4A schools. Guy Erickson, who broke 90 for the first time the week before, golfed his best two games yet with an 86 and an 89 on the 18-hole golf course. Even though Erickson didn't make the top 10, Mason said he held his own in the...
The weekend kicks off to a busy start as the cross country team travels to the Green River Invite to compete in their first meet. The Saratoga Lady Panthers are hosting their annual volleyball tournament at the Saratoga/Middle High School gym and the Platte Valley Community Center gym Friday and Saturday. Eleven teams are expected to bring their varsity and junior varsity players to get a chance to test their skills in tournament play. Play begins at 11 a.m. Friday with Saratoga vs. Little...
I never thought much about handicapped parking until I had my knee surgery recently. I was using a walker for the first few weeks after my surgery and was issued a temporary Wyoming Department of Transportation disabled parking identification. Depending on other people to drive, using a walker, sometimes in excruciating pain opened my eyes to how important these identification markers are. Mine is red, to show it istemporary. For those who need one permanently, they are blue or their license...
Nearly 70 years after their deaths, the U.S. Forest Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish are dedicating a memorial to two game wardens who were killed in the line of duty. Jack Creek Campground will be temporarily closed during the memorial dedication as officials from the U.S. Forest Service, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and other local officials and state agencies are expected to attend the event, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service. A commemorative sign will be...
After an unusually wet spring and summer, low humidity and strong winds have brought the fire season warning to Carbon County. A red flag warning was issued for Monday by the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, a red flag warning means that critical fire conditions are either occurring now … or will shortly. Temperatures warmed into the 80s over the weekend and Monday, and frequent wind gusts of 35 to 45 miles per hours were common Monday afternoon. T...
Organizers have a new date for the popular Bullfest: Aug. 22. The Saratoga Lions Club has put on the bull-riders only event for 15 years and for the last two years, Bullfest has been on the first weekend in August. Unfortunately, that is also fair week for Carbon County and with the Carbon County Roping Event taking place the same night, it has not only taken away spectators, the event has lost their volunteers to the county fair, according to KayCee Alameda. She and her husband, Bo, have been...
Saratoga has had a reputation for having fine art galleries and when Blackhawk Gallery announced it was closing, the future of art galleries in Saratoga was grim. Today, just seven month later, two art galleries are open in Saratoga, both with roots from the Blackhawk Gallery. Laura Morrow, long-time owner of clothing boutique LauraM, just could not fathom Saratoga without an art gallery. She made a bold move – one that had not been done before in Saratoga. She combined her clothing boutique w...
The Saratoga Museum is hosting its second annual A Celebration of Custom and Culture by recognizing the 125th anniversary of Wyoming becoming a state. Festivities will be held the Fourth of July after the parade with the 67th Wyoming Army Band performing from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Museum Pavilion at 104 Constitution Ave. in Saratoga. Beginning at 2 p.m., re-enactments will take place featuring prominent people from more than 125 years ago. J.W. Hugus, portrayed by his great-great...
Breast cancer is so prevalent in Veronica Lincoln's family, she believes either her or her sister Meredith will have breast cancer sometime in their lives. Because of that statistic, Veronica became active in the Cancer Walk sponsored by the Saratoga Middle High School Technology (Tech) class. This is the fourth year the Tech class has sponsored the race and they have made an impact in raising awareness. This year, the Tech class has been traveling throughout the county to raise awareness and in...
The South Central Wyoming Emergency Services (SCWEMS) board approved the updated ambulance director’s job description at its June 10 meeting. The board also approved the station manager’s job duties. SCWEMS held a workshop June 2 to discuss the job description and job duties. Vice Chairman Ken Drain explained to the board that it will take longer to change the bylaws. The board had hoped to complete the bylaws this month, but after review at the June 2 meeting, Drain felt the board needed to...
One thing became very apparent at the Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (THIRA) meeting last Thursday, a flood taking out the bridge at Fort Steele would affect Carbon County’s economy for months. Around 25 representatives from around the county attended the THIRA meeting in Rawlins to discuss the worst case scenario of a flood washing out the Fort Steele bridge crossing the Platte River on I-80. Carbon County Emergency Management Coordinator John Zeiger hosted the meeting to assi...
Saratoga Mayor Ed Glode asked the Saratoga Planning Commission what they would like to see in a planner. The consensus was to have a planner that works closely with the Planning Commission and follows through on the wishes of the Planning Commission. Chuck Bartlett, the Town Engineer who also served as the planner, resigned from all town positions last month. Glode also asked the members what they needed from the governing body. The members of the Planning Commission discussed the job descriptio...
On June 24, Medicine Bow Fuel and Power LLC will host a biannual meeting as part of the permit process for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality/Industrial Siting Council (DEQ/ISC). The meeting, to be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Medicine Bow Community Center, (221 Pine St., Medicine Bow) is a progress report which will include a timeline with critical path key dates, according to a public notice advertisement running in the Saratoga Sun. Condition 18 of Permit DEQ/ISC 07-01 required...
For the last several years, I have been limping around on a bad knee. I admit, I abuse it. I spend a lot of time on the floor taking photos and my right knee gets the brunt of it. For years I put up with the pain. I decided to go to the doctor three years ago and see what was going on. Old age – well, not that old, but in my family, the cartilage doesn’t seem to last too long. I decided to try all the steps before going for the surgery. I started with physical therapy. For several weeks, I dro...
Four men have been added to the Encampment/Riverside Lions Club Hall of Fame for 2015. Dave Johnson, Neal Kirk, Leonard Johnson and George Bruegman. Each have been recognized for their contributions to Woodchoppers over the years. Dave Johnson Dave Johnson believes that he has received the highest honor he could possibly receive when he was notified he was going to be included on the Woodchoppers Hall of Fame wall at the Encampment/Riverside Lions Club Arena. Johnson retired in 2009 as the...
Chuck and Linda Larsen have been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the Woodchoppers Parade on Saturday. Chuck has been announcing the rodeo for Woodchoppers for the past 20 years. Linda pretty much stays in the background and supports Chuck in his many volunteer ventures. Chuck joked that he is the parade marshal and that Linda has held marshal law on him for a long time. Linda has participated in plays and shootouts that Chuck has participated in. Chuck has always been cowboy-oriented, he said, a...
Saratoga junior Jace Berger and his team roping partner, Matthew Britton, kept their fourth place ranking at state finals, which makes them national qualifiers. The team held third place for much of the week, but then the fourth place team had a faster time and moved up, Berger said. The first day, the team placed first. "We didn't do so well the second day," Berger said. But on the third day they rallied and came back to place third and placed fourth in average. This will be Berger's first...