Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Last week, representatives from the Teton Science Schools (TSS) were in town to participate in their annual week-long teaching collaboration with Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD #2) Science Summer School. According to the TSS website, their mission as a school is to "connect people, nature and place through education science and stewardship." They are based out of Jackson, Wyo. - and although a portion of their work is solely based out of the Yellowstone region, the Teacher Learning...
Reprint of this story from the July 21, 1905 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Eastern Star Chapter Instituted At Encampment with Large Membership Grand Matron Martha E. Stickney of Laramie was here last night and instituted the Encampment Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, with a charter membership of eighteen. The Saratoga chapter was here in a body to assist in exemplifying the work. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. W...
I hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoyed some of the festivities. I enjoyed listening to the music and poetry at the Cowboy Gathering. Events coming this weekend are WhatFest in Riverside and the Mountainman Rendezvous at the Museum grounds. We had 40 people for our evening meal. It was good to see everyone. I hope to see more smiling faces at next month’s dinner. As always, the coffee group kept us up to date. My thanks to Ellie Behrmann, Arleigh Simmons, Patty Herring, Connie Beckham, Jo Bonnett, Karen Dibbern, Laura Rettelle, LaDawn V...
There were eight here to play bingo on Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Betty Dean, Sue Howe and Sherri Lasco. Grace Johnston and Janet Lasco shared a $2 round. There were two tables for Duplicate Bridge Monday. High winners were Pat Bailey and Gertrude Herold. Second high went to Joni Johnson and Janet Donelan. We got the papers for the tax refund for the Elderly and Disabled. So you can come and get the forms or come in and I will help you fill them out. We want to say thank you to Kim and Barb Viner. They made a very generous donation to...
Games provide laughter and socialization during the week. On Sunday afternoon, four residents played Dominoes with Pat Rust winning. On Tuesday morning, four residents played Yahtzee with Katherine Beckham winning. On Wednesday and Friday afternoons, residents played Bingo. Katherine Beckham, Pat Sims and Marjery McAulay won Four Corners. Marie Huntley and Elaine Burge won Blackout. Our volunteers were Lila Worden, Dawna Erickson, Gloria Rakness, Elder Palmer and Elder Bingham. On Saturday afternoon, residents played Blackjack. Movies provided...
For citizens boating in Wyoming, there are some key steps to help protect the waters from aquatic invasive species. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds watercraft users of how to comply with the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) laws and regulations. Here are some of the key points to remember: • Boat inspections: Law requires anyone transporting a watercraft to stop at all open check stations regardless of residency or previous inspection. • Check stations are used to ensure boaters “Drain, Clean and Dry” after leaving the water....
The town of Encampment would like to invite citizens to the 9th Annual Community Barbecue & Music in the Park where the Teka Brock Band will be performing. The community barbecue will be held from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and the Teka Brock Band will be from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the Grandview Park in Encampment. The barbecue will have hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and water — bring a covered dish. The event is sponsored in part by The Wyoming Arts Council, the Carbon County School District No. 2 Recreation Board and the town of E...
OVERALL Senior: Konnar Knotwell Intermediate: Kaden Berger Junior: Layne Englert PeeWee: Neacy Berger LeadLine: Sammi WalkerReserve RESERVE Senior: Courtney Dilworth Intermediate: Riley Little Junior: Aurora Starks PeeWee: Hayden Suttee LeadLine: Mesa Suttee...
Several events will happen at libraries in the Carbon County Library System. Teens may tweet the title of a book or graphic novel they have read this month to @CarbonLibTeens or post it to the Carbon County Library System Facebook page (CCLSWY) between the 1st and 4th of every month. Additionally, Carbon County Library System’s Book Discussion Group is open to any adult who would like to read and participate. Admission is free. The Encampment/Riverside group will meet on August 20. The group will meet at Encampment Library from 7 - 9 p.m., d...