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According to Saratoga Volunteer Fire Chief Randy Sikes, a natural gas leak is what forced the temporary evacuation of staff and residents at Deseret Health & Rehab Monday afternoon. It was just after noon when Dr. Dean Bartholomew smelled the gas and had staff call 911. " I walked in and immediately smelled the gas, everyone else must have been getting used to it throughout the day and didn't notice it ... I had one of the staff step outside and walk back in. that's when we made the call.",... 
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Tim Lamprecht, owner of the Valley Foods, was notified by The Rawlins National Bank on Monday morning that he had received a counterfeit $10 bill. "It is the first one I've seen in 15 years," Lamprecht said. Lamprecht stopped by the Saratoga Sun on his way to speak with the police department before he returned the fake bill to the bank so that it can be sent to the Federal Reserve. Lamprecht was eager to get the word out about the fraudulent money - "I'm sure I won't be only one in the Valley... Full story
According to the Natrona County Sheriff’s Department nine people driving across the reservoir fell through the ice at Pathfinder during the “HAWG” ice fishing derby Jan 24. According to Sgt. John Harlin three Polaris RZRs and two ATVs were reported to have gone through the ice. The were no injuries and everyone either self-rescued or received help from other fishermen. Harlin said that high winds and warmer temperatures the night of Jan. 23 caused a series of fissures and pressure ridges on th... Full story
Greek Mythology is the theme of this year’s Homecoming festivities for Encampment K-12. The Encampment Student Council has many activities planned, including the annual “Penny Wars” to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Penny wars will take place starting on Monday and will end on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Dress up Days for homecoming week will be Pajama Day on Monday; Go Greek Day on Tuesday; Neon Day on Thursday; Twin Day on Thursday and Red & Black Day on Friday. The Pep assembly will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The student council invi...
Water in Wyoming is inarguably one of the most important natural resources, so it was disappointing that only a handful of people attended the open house for the Platte River Basin Plan (Plan) Jan. 27. The open house, the first of three to be held to let the public know the progress of the Plan was held at the Saratoga/Encampment/Rawlins Conservation District (SERCD) board room with representatives from the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC), WENCK Associates, the Wyoming State...
People always ask me “where are you from?” Often I get that before or immediately after “hello”. It’s not an easy question to answer. Not when you were born in Alaska then moved to Arizona at 6 years old, which is what I blame my hot and cold personality on. Yeah, I just did that. While moving from Alaska to Arizona I spent my kindergarten year in Riverside. Those are some of my earliest memories of the Platte Valley. A place of serenity that existed in the midst of a pretty tumultuou...
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Saratoga Chief of Police Tom Knickerbocker reports the new patrol officer and part-time dispatcher have been hired pending the finalization of Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) vetting process. “They’ve both actually been hired,” said Knickerbocker. Knickerbocker said that both candidates, Cindy Talbott as part-time dispatcher and Bobby Chitwood as part-time patrol officer have passed their pre-requirements from Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) which includes a physiolo...
Eden Deorio, accused of an alleged felony theft from Valley Foods in Saratoga, waived her preliminary hearing in the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial District, Carbon County, Wyo. on Jan. 27. The next step in the judicial process is an arraignment hearing in District Court. As of press time the arraignment hearing has not been set....
“Celebrating Wyoming’s TREE-mendous Future” is the theme for this year’s Wyoming State Arbor Day Poster Contest. Any Wyoming fourth and fifth grade students may participate in the contest which is sponsored by the Wyoming State Forestry Division and the Wyoming Project Learning Tree. First place takes home a $100 check and a framed copy of his/her poster. For more information, including all contest rules, you can visit the Wyoming Project Learning Tree website at http://wyomingplt.org. The contest deadline is March 2....
Field Representatives for U.S. Senator John Barrasso, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis will be in Carbon County to visit with residents on Feb 11. Anyone with questions, comments or concerns in relation to federal agencies or legislation is welcome to attend. Field Representatives Kelly Carpenter, Irene Parsons and Nancy Prosser will be available to meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Encampment Town Hall Council Chambers located at 614 McCaffrey Ave., from 11 a.m. to noon at the Platte Valley Community Center in...
The Saratoga Sun received word that Earl S. Seahorn passed away Feb. 2 in Wickenburg, Ariz. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s edition....
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Marshal Hill was among Senator Mike Enzi’s 2015 nominations to the U.S. Naval Academy earlier this week. “Every year, Wyoming students demonstrate their patriotism and willingness to serve their country by applying to our service academies,” said Enzi. “Apart from a quality education, the service academies open doors and provide a unique set of experiences that graduates will carry with them throughout their careers.” Enzi said. “It’s an honor to nominate these Wyoming students.” Hill was picked by an academy selection committee put t...
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Students from Carbon County made the University of Wyoming’s academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls for the 2014 fall semester. The Honor Roll includes: Micaela O’Connor, Arlington Miles Engelhart, Baggs; Kyle Warren, Elk Mountain Kyle Wessel, Encampment. Saratoga Honor Roll: Rebecca Burton Ben Collamer Mikala Fletcher Kylie Jordan Thomas Koenig Ryan Malone Aubrey Nelville Shaylan Neville Autumn Olson Rebecca Treat Amber Young Undergraduate students above freshman standing who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for let...
Saratoga Panther basketball fans have a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth and help the Saratoga High School Booster Club Friday night at the Saratoga game. The booster club is hosting their annual cheesecake auction. The proceeds are used for cooler money, flowers for parents night, embroidered towels for graduating seniors, banquets, coaches wish lists and scholarships. The booster club has also used the proceeds to purchase plaques for the Gold Paw Members and sports banners for the gym SHS...
A new understanding of what the town of Saratoga can do to the Platte River and finishing Tyler Pickett Park topped the matters Ed Glode talked to the Saratoga Sun about on Friday. According to Glode the town has already inspected two main gravel bars in the North Platte River within town limits. One is near the Bridge Avenue bridge and the other is above the Highway 130 bridge. Glode, town engineer Chuck Bartlett and Carbon County Emergency Management Coordinator John Zeiger went to Cheyenne...
The Saratoga Historical and Cultural Association (SH&CA) is hosting the second annual wine tasting event from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday in the west lobby of the Platte Valley Community Center. Local restaurants and businesses will feature hors d’oeuvres to compliment wine offered at their establishments, SH&CA board president Liz Wood said. The event is co-sponsored by Valley Foods and Liquor, Saratoga Resort and Spa, Bella’s Bistro, Offero LLC, Lollypop’s, Sweet Marie’s Bakeshop, Hotel Wolf, Duke’s Bar and Grill and Platte River Pizza. “This yea...
The Wyoming Film Office is seeking submissions for the Wyoming Short Film Contest. Film makers can submit their videos online at www.wyomingshortfilmcontest.com by April 2, 2015. A $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the winning entry with a storyline that takes place in Wyoming, features Wyoming or presents the state as a major character. Film Office Representative Colin Stricklin explains the contest’s origins saying, “We wanted to give something back to the film-making community in Wyoming. A lot of our energy is spent attracting out...
Carbon County is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Barb Beck of Beck Consulting and Carbon County Emergency Management Coordinator John Zeiger will be holding a public meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Baggs Town Hall. “We need to think about natural hazards ahead of time … We can’t necessarily prevent natural disasters like wildfires or floods, but hopefully we can lessen the impacts and avoid loss of life when we do have a disaster,” Zeiger said of the importance of updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Carbon County. Under the guidanc...
Maria Johnson has always had an interest in fashion. When Dixie Berger told her she was thinking of selling The Cowboy Couture to pursue other interests, Johnson jumped right on it. Johnson was familiar with the process, because she had worked for Berger for nearly a year. In January, Johnson became the new owner of The Cowboy Couture and she is having fun with the business. "I'll never stop learning," Johnson said. "There is so much to learn." She has received lots of help. "People around here...
Hunter Mason claimed his 100th career win this weekend, which included seven victories at the Hanna-Elk Mountain-Medicine Bow (HEM) match and the Dual Invite in Cokeville. Mason was also recognized by his team as Panther Wrestler of the Week. "All in all it was a great couple of days of wrestling for the Saratoga team, with many impressive individual performances," Panthers head coach Jared Mason said. With the exception of "sportsmanship" losses, Jaxon King, H. Mason, Thomas Ingraham, Chaze... Full story
With one minute and 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Lady Tiger Courtney James drained a 3-pointer to put Encampment up 38-35 leading the way to a 40-35 victory. Friday's girls varsity basketball game between Encampment (1-2, 1A Southwest conference, 10-6 overall) and the 1A Southeast top-ranked Hanna-Elk Mountain-Medicine Bow (HEM) Lady Miners (11-4) proved to be a back and forth battle of wills. The Lady Tigers started off slow and were down by 8 points before their first score with...
In a game where the Panthers had a fair first half rebounded to give the third-ranked Southeast Cyclones (1-3, 2A Southeast, 5-8 overall) a fight in the second half. Panther fans cheered the varsity boys team (1-3, 2A Southeast, 3-11 overall) on to their first conference win Saturday afternoon. The Panthers beat Southeast 47-40. The first half ended with the Panthers down by 3 at 15-18. The home team gave a performance that had fans cheering and rising to their feet. Saratoga kept pace with the...