Youth Program Marks 10th Year GTNP

MOOSE, WY — A popular youth conservation initiative and seasonal job program will mark its 10th year at Grand Teton National Park this summer, and high school students (ages 16 to 19) who wish to participate in the 2015 Youth Conservation Program (YCP) are encouraged to submit an application. Applications must be postmarked by March 20, 2015. 

Funding for this youth-focused program comes from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation through generous contributions by their donors. Grand Teton’s trail supervisors hope to enroll 15-25 short-term positions during this recruitment period.  

The 2015 YCP program will span ten weeks from June 15 through August 21. Participants must be at least 16 years of age by June 15, and live locally as housing is not provided.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or possess a work visa for temporary employment as non-citizen. Applicants must also be students in good standing.  Other qualifications include good team skills, a willingness to learn about Grand Teton and its trail system, and the ability to work at a physically demanding job which may involve lifting 30-40 pounds. Wages for YCP participants are approximately $11.00 per hour. … Continue Reading

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JACKSON WILL HOST THE JACKALOPE JUMP MARCH 21ST

Dressed in crazy costumes, residents all over Jackson will jump into freezin’ cold waters to raise money for Special Olympics Wyoming athletes!

When the day of the jump arrives, there is excitement and anticipation in the air as friends gather to share the afternoon, celebrate the abilities and the accomplishments of the Special Olympics Wyoming athletes, and prepare to jump! There will be delicious snacks, opportunities to win awards, prizes and fun costumes!

This fundraiser is a family-friendly, community event bringing together local residents, friends from neighboring towns, as well as brave individuals of all ages representing caring companies, civic organizations, local schools and law enforcement.  Jackalope Jumps are open to the public, and all spectators are encouraged to come out to cheer on the brave jumpers.  All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Wyoming programs. … Continue Reading

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Fire Hits Moosehead

A structure fire at the historic Moosehead ranch consumed the main ranch residence last week.

The blaze was fought in the early morning hours in sub-zero temperatures. Personnel from Teton Count and Grand Teton National Park responded to the call. The fire did not harm the guest cabins and dining lodge which are used for summer operations.

Fire officials say the fire was undetermined origin.

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss with “Green Eggs & Ham”

Come to a party for the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 7 for all ages in the Ordway Auditorium at the Teton County Library

 
Beginning at 1 p.m., enjoy a Seuss Storytime. Then join in crafts, games and puzzles, with a Dr. Seuss movie to finish the fun. A limited number of “Green Eggs & Ham” books and Dr. Seuss book bags will be given away during the event. 

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Bill Winney Reports From Cheyenne

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START Stopped

Town and County officials on Monday agreed not to expand START bus service hours and routes.

The plan was proposed by councilman Jim Stanford who called the idea to expand the town shuttle route from the fairgrounds to Kmart and extend hours to midnight “low-hanging fruit”.

Commissioner Paul Vogelheim said that the START routes need to be part of the Integrated Transportation plan.  Barbara Allen concurred and the commission voted 3-2 to not approve the plan.

Stanford bristled at the lack of support saying that “the town needs to get its priorities straight” and complained that the council spent 21,000 on tree grates and 25,000 on travel.

Councilman Don Frank said “I would like to spend this 200,000 dollars a year for bus transit, but given the fact that we have some terrifying unfunded liabilities, I really think we need to work on this as part of our budget process.”Vice-Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson agreed.

The council voted 3-1 to push off the idea to a future date.

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