Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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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...
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, n...
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 w...
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... 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, Warde... 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. 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...
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...
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
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 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 aucti...
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 y... Full story
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...
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 for...
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, Net... Full story
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 b...
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 D...
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 w... Full story
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... Full story
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...
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 r...
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....