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Several children got to know a little bit more about Jesus after participating in this year’s Vacation Bible School. Children who participated in the camp from July 22-26 made arts and crafts, listed to biblical lessons and learned dances to songs, all geared toward the theme of “getting to know Jesus”. “It reaches in the whole community,” said Helen Young, Pastor for the First Presbyterian Church in Saratoga. “It gives us a chance to share God’s love with them.” Children of all ages walked bet...
Eva and Philip Robinson, of Encampment, announce the birth of their son Landon Trevor Robinson who was born at 1:51 p.m. June 28, 2013 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Landon weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 17.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kathleen and James Lane, of Saratoga. Paternal grandparents are Cordy and Woody Crawford, of Laramie. Logan, 7, and Lane, 5, welcome their new brother into the family.... Full story
The 92nd annual convention of the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) held in Cheyenne June 26-29, was attended by Unit 54 President Fran Payne-Rogers, secretary Pat Faust and historian Kathleen Martin. Serving the Department for 2013 Unit 54 members were Martin, Junior Activities Co-chairman, and Fran Payne, Public Relations. Following the opening of the convention, processional was led by Pat (Payne) Faust, past Unit 54 department president, followed by 10 other past department presidents. All were introduced later during the meeting.... Full story
Reprint of this story from the July 11, 1903 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Town of Battle Lake Narrowly Escaped Being Wiped Off the Earth The town of Battle Lake, Wyo., was threatened with total annihilation by fire on Sunday last, when after a fierce fight against great odds the few people in that little city held the demons down to two small dwellings, saving a score of buildings which seemed doomed to destruction. The fire s...
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 residents’ interests, as well as the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident. Games throughout the week provided fun and laughter. On Sunday morning, two residents played Wii Bowling. On Sunday afternoon, six residents played Uno with Edith Donnis winning. On Wednesday afternoon, 12 residents played Bingo, and on Friday afternoon, 12 residents played Bingo. K... Full story
There were five here to play bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Pat Faust and Dorothy Miller. Madaline Forbes and Winnie Allen shared the blackout round. There were three tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. High winners were Sheila Johnson and Marianne Blue. Second high went to Pat Bailey and John Blue. We were pleased to have Hons Nikolaes and Dorothy Miller here to entertain us last week. He plays the accordion and Dorothy plays the washboard. It was so much fun to listen to them. It has been brought to my attention people are saying... Full story
Well, another Birthday/ Anniversary Evening on July 19, we had the pleasure of serving 49. There were two tables of Dominos and one Bridge Table playing after dinner, played well past my bed time. One birthday shared by Rosemary Craighead, Anniversary’s were Nick & Karen Casson, John & Sharron Platt with the Platt’s winning the meal tickets. Door Prizes went to Mr. Roy Wells, Mr. Nick Casson, and Mr. Ray Milner. Quilters finished up Nancy’s quilt have not seen what is going to be next, but I’m sure we will soon. Domino winners were Bob Thompso...
Compiled by Dick Perue Ironically, this column was written this week for a state-side agriculture publication, but now seems appropriate for “The Sun” since a bear has been spotted in town this week—July 15, 2013).—D.P. “Bruin came down the river with tie drive and stopped in town for a little fun and excitement”, reads the headline in a June 1918 issue of “The Saratoga Sun”, the local weekly newspaper. The story went on to relate, “There are but few towns, even in Wyoming, where you can see a real, live bear hunt pulled off inside the city l...
There were seven at the Senior Center to play Bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Janet Lasco and Winnie Allen. Dorothy Miller and Winnie Allen shared a $2 round as did Berneil McCord and Janet Lasco. Berneil McCord and Dorothy Miller shared the $5 blackout round. There were two tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. High winners were Pat Bailey and Sheila Johnson. Second high went to Marilyn Walck and Bob 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...
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. Volunteers have been making our patio and garden look better. On Sunday morning, the Awana kids from the Saratoga Missionary Alliance Church planted flowers on our patio. They were accompanied by Tonya and Dean Bartholomew. Brian Manley, the husband of one of our nurses, has been w...
Erin and Luke Shockley announce the birth of their daughter, Macy Marie Shockley, born June 27, 2013 in Cheyenne where the couple made their home. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Candy and Steve Moulton of Encampment. Maternal great-grandmother is Betty M. Vyvey, also of Encampment. Paternal grandparents are Penny and Jack Shockley of Cheyenne....
Reprint of this story from the July 13, 1906 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Doom of Sage Hens Cheyenne visitors to Carbon and Natrona counties, the great sage chicken breeding grounds of the state, report that young chickens are conspicuous this year by their absence, and that hunting during the coming open season will be extremely poor, unless, of course, sportsmen are content to make bags of old hens and cocks, says the L... Full story
There were five here to play Bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Dorothy Miller and Madaline Forbes. Bernneil McCord won the $4 blackout round. There were two-and-a-half tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. There was a tie for high winners between Mariel O’Grady and Vivien Campbell and Mary Alice Sjoden and Sheila Johnson. There was also a tie for second high between Barb Wise and Lori Walck and Pat Bailey and Marianne Blue. We would like to invite the working class to come join us for lunch. Even if you work until noon, if you call in, w... Full story
Happy July everyone.I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and the Fourth of July holiday. Our coffee ladies are faithful as ever, Laura R., Jo B., Connie B., Patty H., Ladawn V., and Arleigh S. We had eight quilters this last Thursday, Nancy L, Karen C, Rosalie C., Kay F., Sandy Miller., Jo R., Betty M., and Lila Walbye. We are increasing in Domino players, we are now playing to tables. Domino players are Madeline T., Betty M., Bill T., Dick B., Ginny R., Jack R., Laura R., Charlatte K., Bob T., Phil F. The Bridge players, Alice S., Whitey... Full story
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. Residents did a variety of activities to celebrate Independence Day. Six residents went downtown to watch the July 4 parade with Brenda Zeiger and Dave Doorn. All of our residents enjoyed a happy hour before supper with beer, wine coolers, or coca-cola. They all sang that Kate S... Full story
Greg Ross and Jessica Duhring proudly announce the birth of their second child. Jordynn Tianna Ross (baby girl) was born Dec. 28, 2013 at 9:21 a.m., at University of Missouri Women and Children Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was 5.14 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Judith Duhring of Saratoga. The paternal grandparents are Greg Ross Sr. and LaJohnna Wooldrige, of St. Louis, Mo.... Full story
Kirby and Dixie Berger announce the birth of their son Thayne Allan Berger born at 5:56 a.m., on May 27, 2013 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. Thayne weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Judy Daily of Huntley, Wyo. Paternal grandparents are Jack and Diana Berger of Saratoga and Larry and Carol Pancost of Stoneham, Colo. Maternal great-grandparents are Jack and Gertie Sedman of Torrington and Reba Daily of Huntley, Wyo. Paternal great-grandparents are Jim and Marian Berger of Saratoga and... Full story
New officers for Saratoga Chapter No. 12 Order of the Eastern Star were installed for 2013-14 term. They are: Dixie Minear, Worthy Matron Teense Willford, Worthy Patron Karlene Sjoden, Associate Matron Ken Olson, Associate Patron Dorothy Stolns, Conductress Mary Pigg, Associate Patron Sandy Willford, Secretary Karen Buford, Treasurer Betty Vyvey, Chaplain Jessi Sharp, Marshal Mary Ellen Dressler, Organist Roxie Baldwin, Adah Joan Braun, Ruth Juanita Angeli, Esther Sherry Weinert, Martha Mary Sjoden, Electa Frank Angeli, Warder Eastern Star scho... Full story
1 years ago July 3, 1913 Monster Piece of Artillery A crowd of the curious gathered at the Union Pacific depot yesterday afternoon to inspect a 14-inch gun which was en route to San Francisco to be used in Pacific coast defense. The giant weapon is mounted on flat cars of unusual length, to which it is strapped with iron bands. Its weight is 127,000 pounds, or 63 1-2 tons. Persons who witnessed the passage of the gun indulged in much comment anent the probable reason for its shipment to the west coast at this time. Many expressed the opinion...
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. Games throughout the week provided fun and laughter. On Sunday afternoon, five residents played Uno with Barbara Hooker winning. On Monday afternoon, three residents played Dominoes. On Wednesday afternoon, 10 residents played Bingo, and on Friday afternoon, nine residents played B...
There were eight here to play bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Berneil McCord, Janet Lasco, and Pat Faust. Madaline Forbes and Janet Lasco shared a $2 round. Pat Faust won the $5 blackout round. There were two-and-a-half tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. High winners were Barbara Wright and Bob Johnson. Second high went to Mariel O’Grady and Mary Sjoden. 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 in, you will be able to get y...
Back row to front row, left to right, Bob Johnston, Grace Johnston, Gloria Rakness, Teense Willford, Betty Dean, Richard Rakness and Lila Worden celebrate June birthdays and anniversaries at the Saratoga Senior Center.... 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 over-subscribed a...
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, death and dying, arts a...
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....
