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Janet Erickson

Nothing to be sheepish about with 4H

◆ Calvin Parsons like to raise sheep. Nine-year-old Calvin Parsons is in his second year raising sheep as his 4-H project for the Lincoln County Fair. “I like sheep because they are soft and warm,” said Parsons. “This year I…

Hard work is the name of the game when it comes to preparing for fair

Ten-year-old Caisen Miserany is the son of Dennis and Heather Miserany. This year is Caisen’s third year participating in 4-H. “I am raising two pigs this year for 4-H,” said Caisen. “I will work with one for Showmanship and focus…

LCSD2 finishes unusual academic year with an eye toward future

◆ Distance learning and alternative plans were the name of the game in spring 2020. In a time of uncertainty and abrupt change, one thing has remained certain and unchanging. Just as the rising sun daily dispels the dark and…

Putnam brothers work to raise their lambs for the 2020 LC Fair

◆ The boys work with their lambs every day. Porter and Bridger Putnam are preparing lambs as their projects in the 4-H program. In his fourth year with 4-H, Porter is 11 years old and has a white-faced lamb names…

LCSD2 Spotlight: helping students learn the language of education

◆ Kelsi Lund is a speech-language pathologist in LCSD2. Kelsi Lund is the speech-language pathologist for Etna Elementary School, Swift Creek High School, and Bridges to Independence Academy, which is the post high school program for students with disabilities in…

It’s all fun and games until Fair

Brooklynn Long is a member of the Lone Rangers 4-H Club and has two horses and two market steers that she is preparing for the 2020 Lincoln County Fair. Rascal and Ginger are her horses. Rudy and Huntley are her…

Making music virtually – Spring Choir Festival to be broadcast

◆ SV musicians will add their talents to virtual concert. Eight vocalists from the Salt River Chamber Chorus are lending their voices to a virtual Spring Choir Festival that includes 70 members from six choirs in Teton, Lincoln and Sublette…

It all comes down to grit – prepping to show livestock is not for the faint of heart

◆ Adjusting to life’s challenges is 4H-101. Clanci Osmond and her sister Cassidi each raise a steer and show a horse at the annual Lincoln County Fair. It takes a lot of work to get steers and horses ready for…

Virtual 2020 Wyoming State Speech and Debate tournament takes place

◆ Technology brings top performers together. Star Valley High School’s Speech and Debate Team competed and placed in the virtual state competition April 24-25. Competitors and judges participated in all events from their homes through real-time Zoom meetings online or…

LCSD2 Spotlight: sharing history and economics with students

◆ Michael Mattson teaches at Star Valley High School. With 14 years of teaching experience, Michael Mattson currently teaches World History, Economics and Construction at Star Valley High School. Mattson started his career near Idaho Falls, but 11 years ago…