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Janet Erickson

Cutter Racers host second event of the season

Fans can expect seven races and a visit from Santa. “We’ve had some good traditions going on with the chariot races for 45 to 50 years.” Steve Newman The American Cutter Racing Club is hosting their second event of the…

Handel’s “Messiah” comes to the Ford this weekend

• Star Valley has been gathering to present “Messiah” for 48 years. The Salt River Symphony and Chorus are presenting Handel’s “Messiah” Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, December 17-19 in the Historic Ford Theatre in Afton at 7 p.m. Sunday evening’s…

Simpson elected LCSD No. 2 School Board Chairman

• Officer elections take place annually within the board. Dr. Darnell Simpson was elected Chairman of the Lincoln County School District No. 2 School Board in the monthly school board meeting held December 6.  Simpson, who has been serving as…

Stars in the Valley takes the stage this weekend at SVHS

• Mrs. Wyoming, Becca Shanks, and Miss Wyoming, Adelaide Roberts, serve as MCs for the evening. The Star Valley Arts Council’s traditional Stars in the Valley Christmas concert is taking place Saturday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the Star…

SVHS Theater students take awards at Wyoming State Thespian Festival

• Students learn about theatrical elements while attending the festival. Theater students from Star Valley High School competed in the Wyoming State Thespian Festival November 29 through December 2 in Casper.  Nine entries from SVHS festival received All-State Honors in…

Take a Journey Through Bethlehem this weekend

• Admission is free. Make reservations at svbethlehem.org. The second annual interfaith event, Journey Through Bethlehem, is happening December 8-12 in the North and South Exhibit Buildings of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton.  Volunteers will recreate the appearance and…

Chili and Cornbread Cook-off Happening in Thayne this weekend

• All proceeds go toward The Turning Point of Lincoln County.   The Turning Point of Lincoln County is hosting a Chili Cook-off and Corn-bread Bake-off this weekend at the Thayne Community Center on Saturday, December 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. …

SVHS students attend Teton County Model UN Conference

• Each student represents a country and discusses critical issues in the world. Nine students from Star Valley High School attended the 19th Annual Teton County Model United Nations conference on November 13-14 in Jackson.  Students were organized into committees…

SVHS honor music students attend clinic, present concert in Big Piney

• These students worked with musical authorities for two full days. Thirty-three music students from Star Valley High School attended the Southwest District Honor Band and Choir Clinic in Big Piney on November 13-14.  Guest clinicians worked with the students,…

(Photo Gallery) – “The Drowsy Chaperone” lights up Ford Theatre

Historic Ford Theatre was the venue this past week as local talent performed the musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” as part of the slate for the Salt River Arts Society. Here are some photos from Monday night’s performance by Janet Erickson.