Marching Braves perform well at Madison competition, scoring 4th
The SVHS Marching Braves traveled to Rexburg on Saturday, September 28 to compete in the Madison Band Competition, and came away with the Fourth place ribbon out of 13 participating bands. SVHS Band Director, Kurt Sand, was pleased with their…
Chasing the Light: Plein Air artists weather rain and chill to finally enjoy some sun.
Painting outdoors creates a particular challenge. That challenge lies in shifting light. Will there be sun or shadow? What subject will the light choose? What weather conditions will mold and shape the subject to present unique tones and hues…
OES cuts ribbon on new swing set
• Students used their feet to break the ribbon while swinging on the set. Osmond Elementary students and staff celebrated the installation of a new swing set on the OES playground on Wednesday, September 18 with a ribbon cutting…
Wilkes retires from grocery service
• She has served Afton families for nearly two decades. After nearly 20 years serving as a cashier in the grocery industry of Star Valley, Carolyn Wilkes retired from Broulim’s this month. Wilkes credits her parents with teaching her…
Pink Night to benefit Jayce Lilly
• Lilly has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. The Star Valley High School Women’s Volleyball Team is hosting their annual Pink Night event on Wednesday, October 2 at 7 p.m. during their match against Preston, Idaho. Proceeds from the bake sale,…
Star Valley Plein Air art sale happens this weekend
• Over 80 paintings are expected to be entered in the sale. Thirty artists have gathered to spend four days painting farmscapes, landscapes, treescapes and mountain ranges as part of the Star Valley Arts Council Plein Air Art event…
Goodbye Summer and Hello Fall Craft Fair this weekend in Thayne
• Proceeds benefit Lucky’s Place. Marcella’s Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant is hosting their newly offered Goodbye Summer and Hello Fall Craft Show on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their restaurant location at 130 US 89…
Beloved Broulim’s greeter retires
• Knowing and cheerfully greeting each guest has been his committed work. Some days, he’s been the Easter Bunny, or some days, Santa’s Elf. He’s been a Halloween ghoul and a Leprechaun, worn colorful hats and shiny jackets. But…
Aullman receives Wish Trip to Hawaii
• Make-A-Wish grants individuals who have terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Star Valley’s Make-A-Wish Foundation surprised Maddie Aullman, a Sophomore at Star Valley High School, with the announcement of her wish trip last Saturday at a party in Bedford. Maddie…
Send your voice across an ocean
• Think outside the box and open the door of unimagined opportunity. It’s interesting. You never know where life might take you. The world is changing so quickly, and if you think outside the box, doors can open that…