Reflections from the Saratoga Sun

100 Years Ago

October 26, 1922

Forest Road Men Breaking Camp

Cold weather and Frost cause interruption of construction work-

Will be resumed next spring

The road crew which has been engaged the past few weeks on the Brush Creek Road, to be built from the Brush Creek ranger station to Headquarters Park, has stopped work for this season and most of the employees have gone to Rawlins to take employment on the refinery work going on near the city.

About one mile of the new highway has been completed, and considerable work done on another mile or more, in clearing the right of way and preliminary grading and construction work. When completed, this section of highway will be about eight miles in length, and will allow automobiles to drive within a short distance of the fine fishing to be found in many lakes in the neighborhood of Headquarters Park.

It is confidently expected that plans will be worked out next year whereby this road can be completed through from Headquarters park to Brooklyn Lake, to connect with the road from Laramie to that point. It is stated the road crews will be back on this job as soon as the frost is out of the ground next spring.

75 Years Ago

November 6, 1947

Encampment Church building fund campaign off to flying start

Beginning the week of November 10th, the Encampment Presbyterian Church building fund committee will begin their community driver for additional funds on new building project.

The initial funds of $3,805.00 were raised at a congregational meeting held October 5th in the City Hall, at that time the need for the drive was explained. To the present date the total amount subscribed is $4,305.00 making an average contribution per contributor of $135.

The committee feels that with the half-way mark reach, that by the end of next week's activities we can be over the top of our $8,000.00 goal and ready to start construction of this much needed Sunday School and recreation building addition to our present church. The following committee will carry on this campaign: Leonard Turner, John Miller, Robert Peryam, Henry Finch, Elton Trowbridge, Reed Higby, Adrian Wolfard, and Mr. and Mrs.Ronald Wolfard.

50 Years Ago

November 2, 1972

Police Ordinances head council agenda

Second readings on ordinances to establish a police department and outlining duties of the police chief will be read Monday night at the regular meeting in the Town Council.

First reading of these ordinances was October 2, and if second reading passes Monday night night, the final reading is slated for the regular meeting in December.

Other items already entered on the agenda include a report on the progress of the water and sewer system improvement project and a hearing on an application for an application for a club license at the Saratoga Inn Country Club. Several other items are expected to be placed on the agenda prior to the 8 pm meeting Monday in the town hall.

25 Years Ago

November 5, 1997