Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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It took the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department only 12 minutes to respond to a fire at the sawmill that set in on Father’s Day morning June 16. “They were on it within 12 minutes, which is not bad for a volunteer fire department,” said Russell Wilson, who called in the fire that morning. “I got off the night shift (at Sinclair) and I was on my way home and I saw smoke headed to the north. At first I didn’t think much of it until I got closer and saw a glow in the sky. As s...
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is warning job seekers using the Wyoming At Work system of an email scam operated by a company posing as AEB International. The Department encourages job seekers to fully research employers before submitting an application. The recipients of the fraudulent emails are asked to deposit a check sent by the scammers into the jobseeker’s bank account. The jobseeker is then instructed to send a Money Gram to a third party to purchase equipment. DWS is working with law e... Full story
According to Royce Kelley, he has yet to receive a cease and desist order putting a stop to his saw milling, and he doesn’t expect to receive it. In the June 11 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission unanimously voted to have Public Works Director Chuck Bartlett write a letter to Kelley, demanding he immediately stop all logging actions. Planning Commission members voted to send the cease and desist order after watching a short video produced by Saratoga resident Andy V...
Beginning July 1, Wyoming veterans have the option of requesting a veteran designation be shown on the front of their Wyoming driver’s license or identification cards. The red “V” in the upper right-hand corner of the license or card will allow Wyoming veterans to validate their honorable service with a government-issued identification card. To qualify for the designation, applicants must submit a verification form and copy of their separation papers (Form DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to the W...
The Saratoga Town Council voted to amend an ordinance, which will affect terms of several town officers. The ordinance currently states the appointment of the town clerk, treasurer, chief of police, attorney and municipal judge shall be four years with terms ending in July. The town’s attorney Tom Thompson urged the town to amend the ordinance to end the terms in January because of past federal cases. In July 7, 1992, the United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit ruled i...
At Deseret Health and Rehab, residents enjoyed many activities throughout the week. The Activity Department offers a wide variety of activities each week to meet the residents’ interests, as well as the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident. Brenda Zeiger and I attended a two-day workshop in Lander on Thursday and Friday offered by the Wyoming Activity Coordinators Association. We enjoyed many learning sessions, including hand massage, aroma therapy, flower essences, music and vibrating therapy, d...
Celebrating birthdays are anniversaries in June are, left to right, front row, Ron and Mary Lou Noton, Karen Casson, Vangie and Donald Lucero. Back row: Jack and Vonda Weiberg, Nancy and Marvin Lynch and Rosalie and Wade Cousins....
All is well in Encampment, although June flew by way too fast. We kept an eye on blood pressures of 40 people this month, thanks so much to Helen Weilend for Volunteering to do blood pressures this month. We have had 58 coffee drinkers in as of Friday. Quilters have been sewing away on Miss Nancy’s Quilt. We have had over 100 game players throughout this month. Our faithful volunteers deliver the home delivery meal and Kim and I appreciate it. I know the members receiving the meals appreciate it as well. “Thank yous” go to Na...
There were seven here to play Bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Berneil McCord, Merle Starr, Grace Johnston, and Pat Faust. Berneil McCord and Merle Starr shared a $2 round. Jack Riddick won the $4 blackout round. There were three tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. High winners were Marilyn Walck & Barbara Wright. Second high went to and Janet Donolan & Sheila Johnson. We would like to invite the working class to come join us for lunch. Even if you work until noon, if you call in we can set you up and when you come...
The St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will celebrate 125 years of service to Saratoga with the arrival of something new. The church’s 125th birthday rolls around June 30 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and experience some of the new additions to the area. Susan Dyer, who has been St. Barnabas’ minister for one-and-a-half years, is bringing new and “exciting” things to the church just in time for its birthday, she said. Dyer, with the help of some grant money and private do...
The Saratoga Lions Club Youth Horse Show sponsored the horse show Saturday at the Buck Springs Arena with attendants from Carbon County. Senior High Point Daynon Mowry, of Saratoga, first place Michaella Sidun, of Rawlins, tied for second place Bailey Miller, of Encampment, tied for second place Cassidy Little, of Encampment, third place Karlee Moon, of Baggs, fourth place Intermediate High Point Aubrey Berger, of Saratoga, first place Amy Olson, of Baggs, tied for second... Full story
Reprint of this story from the June 28, 1907 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Creamery Assured The building of a creamery in Encampment is now beyond the prospect state and is assured for the immediate future. We understand it is to be a stock company with a capital of $5,000 which will, probably be increased later. 50 shares with a par value of $100 each constitute the present capital stock and this has been o...