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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 Nancy Lynch, Vonda Wi...
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 in you will be able...
Garry Wood and Mirthe Bolhuis were married in a private ceremony May 27, 2013 in Lewisburg, Tenn. Attendants at the ceremony were Masha Schenkel, of Groningen, Netherlands as the bride’s maid and Stephen Glithero , of Hertford, Hertfordshire, England as the best man. Garry is a 2008 graduate of Saratoga High School and Mirthe is from Groningen. The couple sings together as “The Bird & the Bear. Garry attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and Mirthe studied at the Academy of Popculture in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. The couple pla...
1 years ago June 19, 1913 Winged Lizard Under date of June 16 a dispatch from Casper says that Dr. F. Salathe and D. van Wagner, geologists, have discovered a perfect silicified skeleton of a very large flying lizard. It measures about 70 feet in length and has a spread of wings nearly 80 feet. This discovery was made in the fossil fields about 18 miles from Casper. 75 years ago June 16, 1938 Bug work According to an announcement from forestry headquarters in Laramie, another two weeks will complete the “bug work” on the Medicine Bow For...
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. The residents and staff at the facility are happy to have a new administrator. Dave Doorn joins us with 11 years of experience as an administrator—nine years in Wyoming nursing homes and two years in Washington nursing homes. As our team leader, we look forward to having him gui...
There were six at the Saratoga Senior Center to play Bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Winnie Allen, Dorothy Miller and Pat Faust. Madaline Forbes won the $5 blackout round. There were two-and-a-half tables for Duplicate Bridge this week. High winners were Pat Bailey and Vivien Campbell. Second high went to Marilyn Walck and Mariel O’Grady. 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 your meal and start e...
The American Legion Auxiliary installed eight elected officers at its recent meeting May 21. The election of officers was held by mail in ballot. Officers elected were as follows: Fran Payne Rogers- President Kathleen Martin- Vice President Pat Faust- Secretary Donna Younger- Treasurer Mandy Cooper- Historian Diana Galbraith- Chaplain Deb Clark- Sergeant at Arms Nellie Wood- Publicity “Poppy Poster” student placers were also announced at the meeting. The placers were as follows: Taylor Bennett, first place Kaitlyn Campbell, second place Cam...
The Platte Valley Kiwanis sponsored two scholarships this year — Levi Weatherd, from Saratoga and Gaven Pantle, from Encampment. The Kiwanis wishes them the best of luck in the future. The Platte Valley Kiwanis hosted their 23rd birthday party at the Whistle Pig with dinner, entertainment from the Carbon County School District No. 2 Speech team, gifts and drawings. Members gave Mother’s Day carnations to resident ladies at Desert Health Care and to the men on Father’s Day. The Kiwanis are planning an old-fashioned bake auction to be held after...
Patrick and Catherine Lynch, of Encampment, announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle to Jordon Folkers, son of Cyndi Sanders (Folkers). Michelle attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2010. The bride is currently a nurse in Crete, Neb. Jordon attended Hastings College in Hastings, Neb., and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2012. Jordon is currently practicing in Seward, Neb. They are planning a July wedding in Lincoln and will reside in S...
Reprint of this story from the June 20, 1902 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. Rapid Construction Aerial Tramway Will Be Completed Thirty Days In Advance of Contract The construction of the great aerial tramway from the Grand Encampment smelter to the Ferris-Haggarty mine progresses rapidly, and unless hindered by forces not at present anticipated the tramway will be completed one month in advance of contract, or by September 1. T...
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. Jeanette Baker, residents, and staff raised $350.91 for the United Way of Central Oklahoma to help families needing assistance from the recent tornado. Games throughout the week provided fun and laughter. On Sunday afternoon, three residents played Uno with Dora Martin winning. O...
June 5, 1913 100 years ago Putting in Telephone Lines J.D. Kilborn arrived here Tuesday with a crew of men from Elk Mountain. Yesterday morning they left for Ten Mile where they will commence the re-construction of the government telephone lines. They will put in all summer in the Medicine Bow forest putting in lines to connect the Forest stations all up and down the reserve. They will also connect up Laramie and Saratoga through the Reserve so that any ranger station can be reached from either Laramie or Saratoga. The contract was let to the...
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, three residents played Uno with Dora Martin winning. On Monday afternoon five residents played Dominoes. On Wednesday afternoon, 12 residents played Bingo, and on Friday afternoon, 13 residents played B...
There was not any Bridge on Monday because of the Memorial Day holiday. We are always happy to deliver you a meal if you are under the weather or have just been in the hospital. Please give us a call at 326-5564 and we will do our best to help you out. If you are 60 or older, or the spouse of someone 60 or older you are eligible to join us for lunch for the low donation of just $3.00 a meal. We feel that is a great price for a meal this size. Give us a call and come join us. Tickets make a great gift for that hard to buy for person. It was...
Ben Green gets a hug in the procession line after graduating from Encampment School Friday. Eleven Encampment School students graduated. See more photos on page 8 and a Q&A on page 10....
Cody Shirley and Tamlyn Delgado announce the the birth of their son, Jonny Austin Shirley. Jonny was born May 14, 2013 at Invinson Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 18.75 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sophia Tracy and John Allen, of Gillette, and Galen Gavit, of Barbeau, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Dan Shirley of Dexter, Mich., Lori Therreault, of Dexter, Mich. and Theresa Shirley and Donnie Price, of Saratoga. Jonny has a 2-year-old brother, Jesse...
3 Saratoga graduate, received his Associates of Arts degree from Northwest College in Powell on May 18. Jonathon plans to continue his education at the University of Wyoming where he will study Music Performance and Music Education. Jonathon attended the University of Wyoming this spring on a scholarship. He was featured in a clarinet solo at a jazz band concert at UW this spring....
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Carbon County 4-H Foundation awarded three $500 scholarships to two Platte Valley students and one to a former Encampment student. Recipients of the foundation awards were Mandy Harris, of Encampment High School, Olivia Roybal, a former Encampment student and Micayla Crimmins of Saratoga High School. Harris was also awarded the 4-H Stallion Service Auction Scholarship. The Carbon County 4-H Foundation’s mission is to use resources of the corporation to assist in future development and education o...
A Baccalaureate service for Saratoga and Encampment high school graduates is taking place at the Platte Valley Community Center Friday. The event, which starts at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Platte Valley Ministerial Association, honors the graduates of the two schools and provides spiritual hope and encouragement as they conclude their high school journey. The service includes music by the young people who lead worship at the community youth group, Aliens and Strangers. Various churches will join together and assist in different aspects of...
boys (from left to right) Nathaniel Parlow, Sam Schneider, C.J. Boswell, Jacob Sharp, Javin Vaillette, Zachary Fairbanks and Andrew Everett present books that will be donated to Oklahoma schools affected by the recent tornado. Saratoga Elementary is accepting all unwanted books that are good condition to donate to Oklahoma. To contribute books, call Saratoga Elementary School at 307-326-8365 or stop by the school....
Preschool students graduated from Saratoga Head Start May 22 and are ready to start a new chapter in kindergarten next fall....
The Encampment class of 2013 collects their diplomas...
After 11 years of providing Encampment with a shop, Martha Braga is throwing in the towel, but not before thanking her loyal customers for their support. “I appreciate the community’s support,” Braga said. “I appreciated them giving me the opportunity to fill a need, but now it’s history. Braga is closing Aunt Martha’s This ‘n That, a shop she has kept open for 11 years, despite her battle with cancer. Braga, who now lives in Casper with her husband for medical reasons, tried to keep the shop...
Lucas Jarrett’s time spent in Future Farmers of America is finally going to pay off when he attends Michigan State University in the fall. Shively Hardware Company in Saratoga congratulated Jarrett after he received a $1,000 scholarship from the 2012-2013 AGCO/National FFA Scholarship Program. “It’s a nationwide scholarship,” said Joe Glode, owner of Shively Hardware. “It’s a big deal.” The scholarship program is available to students in FFA each year and awards those who display leadership skil...
