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Janet Erickson

Star Valley Temple to enter Phase 3 of reopening by end of July

◆ Nearly 80% of temples world-wide will be open for all living and proxy ordinances by the end of July 2021. The Star Valley Wyoming Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is included in a list…

SVHS and CHS Music groups earn high ratings at District Festival

◆ Directors commend their students for strong work ethic and excellence amidst challenges. Music students from Star Valley and Cokeville High Schools participated in the District Music Festival in Pinedale April 28-30. Choir, band and orchestra musicians from high schools…

Stars in the Valley returns as the 2021 Spring Fling variety show

◆ Admission is free to view seventeen artistic performances of all sorts and varieties. Star Valley Arts Council is preparing their “Stars in the Valley Spring Fling,” which will take place May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Star Valley…

Passionate artists share their love of art through visual and aerial work

◆ Find unique customized artistry and performance therapy at Banbury LLC. Jay Banbury and Jennifer Wilkins have opened Banbury Customs LLC, an art and tattoo studio, in North Afton at 483 North Washington. Banbury is a visual and tattoo artist,…

American Legion names Jenkins as Star Valley Firefighter of the Year

◆ With 15 years of service to the department, Jenkins serves as Assistant Chief. Tedd Jenkins of the Thayne Fire Department has been named Firefighter of the Year by the Star Valley Post 46 for the American Leagion. Currently serving…

Erickson retires after 29 years teaching and coaching at SVHS

◆ “It has been really rewarding to see students achieve at their true potential.” After 29 years teaching and coaching at Star Valley High School, McKay Erickson is retiring from education to pursue entrepreneurship and his bucket list. McKay will…

Sewell to meet dermatology needs at Alpine location

◆ High Valley Dermatology seeing patients twice a month at SVH in Alpine. Dr. Lindsay Sewell of High Valley Dermatology will be joining Dr. Brandon Miner, serving patients in Western Wyoming at the Star Valley Health Clinic in Alpine. Dr….

After 38 years, Weber retires from driving bus for LCSD No. 2

◆ The kids on his bus know he cares and feel his genuine interest in them and their success. Having served as a bus driver with Lincoln County School District No. 2 for 38 years, Kurtis Weber is hanging up…

Scouting unit starting in Afton

◆ Boys and girls over age five are welcome to join. Local scouting enthusiasts are organizing a Boy Scouts of America unit in the Afton area. An informational meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the…

Anderson retires after 27 years in LCSD No. 2

◆ “I want to be the person that NEVER makes a student feel worse about themselves.” Kaylene Anderson has spent 27 years with Lincoln County School District No. 2, and the last 17 of those years as an office secretary…