4B - JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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John Freeze, Jackie Gilmore and Christine Paige, all of Jackson, have joined the board of directors of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. Bob Kopp, president of the board, said the new board members bring a diversity of skills and talents that will help further the mission of the foundation, which promotes ways for the Jackson Hole community to live compatibly with wildlife. Freeze’s love of nature and wildlife began in his early years on his family’s farm in eastern Iowa, where he learned the importance of animal stewardship and land conservation. His previous 25year banking career in Iowa and Jackson Hole made him a welcome addition to the board, which he serves as treasurer. Gilmore’s passion for being outdoors has included spending countless hours photographing and observing wildlife in the valley. She has worked as a naturalist, teacher, writer and photographer for many organizations, including Teton Science Schools, the Grand Teton Association, Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, The Murie Center and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Paige turned a childhood passion for wildlife and wild places into a career as a wildlife biologist, conservationist and science writer. She has worked for the U.S. Forest Service on sensitive species and migratory birds and subsequently as an independent biologist and consultant. Her work has taken her throughout the western U.S., southern Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Her interest in wildlife-friendly fences and bear conservation led her to become involved with the wildlife foundation. In addition to Kopp, the three new board members join Mark Gocke, Kniffy Hamilton, Doug Sobey, Kelly McCloskey, Gretchen Plender, Joan Anzelmo, Embere Hall and Henry Holdsworth. • Jackson resident Lisa Baldock is among the University of Wyoming students who are new members of Mortar Board, the national senior honor society. Baldock is majoring in dietetics. • Colter Elementary School teacher Carrie Varga was one of 10 teachers in Wyoming to recently receive an Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award in Cheyenne. The award includes $3,500 from Arch Coal, a trophy and a plaque. • University of Wyoming students have elected Joel Defebaugh of Casper as president of the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming. Senators also were chosen during the April 11-13 online election, including Hunter Christensen, of Alta, who will represent the College of Business.
Washout closes road in Yellowstone
Just hours after opening for the summer season, a section of Grand Loop road in Yellowstone National Park had to be closed because the roadbed failed. A basketball-size hole in the road was discovered Friday south of Canyon Junction. Park staff found that a large section of the roadbed beneath the pavement had washed out. Visitors can take in views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone by traveling on North Rim Drive. However, viewing locations along South Rim Drive, such as Artist Point, won’t be accessible until road repairs are completed, park officials said. No estimate was available for how long it would take to fix the road. Some interior park roads opened Friday morning to motorists. Visitors may enter Yellowstone through the park’s North Entrance in Gardiner, Mont., and the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Mont., to Norris, Madison, Canyon and Old Faithful. The road south of the Canyon area to Fishing Bridge and the East Entrance is not scheduled to open for the season until May 4. The park’s South Entrance from Jackson Hole to West Thumb, Old Faithful, and Lake Village is scheduled to open May 11. Information on Yellowstone road conditions is available 24 hours a day by calling the park’s road information hotline at 307-344-2117.
Access to Justice Center opens
The Teton County Access to Justice Center opened last week to provide civil legal services to residents who meet certain income guidelines and cannot afford an attorney. “The Teton County Access to Justice Center is a doorway to the civil legal system,” Director Betsy Bernfeld said. “While not a law firm, the center tries to match qualified clients with an appropriate attorney to assist in the particular legal problem.” There are a number of restrictions, she said, including the number of hours an attorney can devote to the client and the amount of funding available overall. “We have had to set priorities for types of cases,” Bernfeld said. “They weigh heavily toward family law, consumer law and resolving housing and employment situations. We cannot handle personal injury, criminal cases, appeals or federal court cases.” To qualify for free assistance, a client’s household income must fall within 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The center is located within the Teton County Law Library, which offers more than 3,000 legal reference
books and a free-access Westlaw legal database for residents to research matters on their own. The center is planning a series of free seminars and clinics. The first seminar, “Simple Wills,” is set for 7 p.m. May 3 in Town Hall. Jackson attorney Jason Majors will discuss the importance of having a will and the basics of creating one. His presentation will include a workshop on living wills or advanced health care directives. The Access to Justice Center is a pilot project of the Wyoming Center for Legal Aid, a state organization that has been seeking innovative means of serving an estimated 70,000 Wyoming residents who do not have access to the civil legal system. The Wyoming Center for Legal Aid pays attorneys a reduced rate to serve income-qualified clients, and it funds a part-time administrator to run the operation. Teton County has matched the state contribution by providing space for the program in the basement of the county social services building at the corner of Willow and Simpson, just east of the federal courthouse. The county center has also received support from the Andrew Allen Foundation. The Access to Justice Center is open weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment by calling 734-9023.
Museum contest extended
The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum has extended the deadline for its children’s contest to 5 p.m. May 1. Kids are invited to help name the characters in an activity book being created by the historical society and museum. Entry forms for the naming competition and a coloring contest can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the museum’s administrative office at 225 N. Cache. Museum officials are seeking names for two young historians — a boy and a girl — and a pika mascot, all to be featured in the new publication. The contest is open to children ages 6 to 11. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at 6 p.m. May 15 at the museum.
Scholarship videos requested
Students planning to attend the University of Wyoming or one of the state’s community colleges in the fall have the opportunity to make a video to apply for a scholarship. Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union will award two $1,000 scholarships. To apply, candidates should create a video less than three minutes long that addresses this question: “How do you envision using your college education to achieve your personal goals, help others and benefit society?” The application deadline is midnight May 6. Visit twww.meridiantrustfcu.org for details.
recipients Continued from 3B
Elks Lodge of Jackson Hole Scholarships - Fred Houchens Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Dustin Perrin - Fred Houchens Jr. Scholarship: Courtney Poinsett - Jim Taylor Memorial Scholarship: Vanessa Walker, Connor Malette, Joseph Golightly, Emily Overton - Bill Paddleford Memorial Scholarship: Shelly Moyer - Elks Lodge Special Scholarship: Tanner Judge Erin’s Fund Scholarships: Tara Holmes, Connor Malette Evans Construction Scholarships: Jesse Bauer, Dusty Perrin Girls Actively Participating Scholarships: Kyra Jordan, Victoria Hollingsworth, Emily Poole Giovanini Family Foundation Scholarships: Katharine Baldwin, Chelsea Holcomb, Vanessa Walker, Hunter Collins, Pamala Arland, Shelly Moyer, Dominic Luksich, Connor Malette, Turner Dobell, Aidan Deiter Grand Teton Lodge Company Scholarship: Hunter Collins, Sara Vogel, Taylor Gemmell Grand Teton Lodge Company Vail Resorts Echo Awards: Nick Lovett, Victoria Hollingsworth, Keaton Brown, Conner Billingham Grand Teton National Park Environmental Leadership Scholarship: Nick Lovett Grand Teton National Park Trades and Technical Scholarship: Pamala Arland Hawtin-Jorgensen Architects Scholarships: Cassie Morales Jackson Breakfast Rotary Scholarships: Dillon Wright, Peyton Smith Jackson District Boy Scouts Scholarships: Taylor Meadows, Gino Bellinghiere, Dustin Perrin, Katie Estes Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis – 18-Hole Golf
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Jackson Hole High School senior Francesca Weikert receives a Rotary Amy Ringholz Art Scholarship from Ed Karajsky on Thursday during the Teton County Scholarship and Awards Night at the high school.
League Scholarship: Katie Estes, Tara Holmes Jackson Hole JayCees Scholarships: Kyler Lunde, Shelly Moyer, Vanessa Walker Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Scholarships: Bridger Kessler, Charlie Leveroni, Kyler Lunde, Marlowe Maguire, Marissa Peck Jackson Hole Outfitters and Guides Scholarships: Shelly Moyer, Morgan Patterson Jackson Hole Snow Devils Bill Townsend Memorial: Jessica Moore, Jesse Bauer, Shelly Moyer Jackson Volunteer Firefighters Scholarships: Bridger Kessler, Josh Banks, Emily Poole, Kyler Lunde, Samantha Pardee, Gino Bellinghiere Karl M. Johnson Foundation Scholarships: Pamala Arland, Vivian Eden, Liliana Edmiston, Johnnie Ethington, Sabrina Jourden, Taylor
Meadows, Jessica Moore, Emily Overton, Sammy Pardee, Peyton Smith, Sara Vogel Kiwanis/Key Club Scholarships: Emily Overton, Vanessa Walker Moran Volunteer Firefighters Bill Holda Memorial Scholarship: Hunter Collins National Museum of Wildlife Art Scholarship in Memory of Dick Jennings: Vivian Eden Neil R. Seirup Educational Grant: Conner Billingham Norman Hirschfield Spanish Language Scholarships: Catherine Cloetta Odd Fellows Lodge No. 8 of Jackson Hole Scholarships: Gemma May, Kyler Lunde, Connor Malette, Courtney Poinsett, Tanner Judge, Shelly Moyer Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays Scholarship: Jessica Moore, Johnnie Ethington Patricia Boda Memorial Scholarships: Pamala Arland, Molly Lovett, Tatiana Luchetta, Shelly Moyer Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Scholarships: Pamala Arland, Katharine Baldwin, Hunter Collins, Vivian Eden, Teague Gudemann, Danielle Krause, Hayden Leeds, “Ott” Lindstrom, Molly Lovett, Nick Lovett, Gemma May, Tyler McIntosh, Taylor Meadows, Jameson Mitchell, Alex Nye, Emily Overton, Samantha Pardee, Marissa Peck, Kayla Saycocie, Sarina Scott, Peyton Smith, Natalie Thulin, Vanessa Walker, Mandze Webster, Hannah Wells, Myles Yazzalino Rotary Incentive Scholarships: Jesse Bauer, Tanner Judge, Elizabeth Martinez, Caleb Strohmenger Rotary Amy Ringholz Art Scholarship: Kyra Jordan, Francesca Weikert Rotary Edson Entrepreneur Scholarship: Tara Holmes Rotary Bob Stewart Memorial Scholarship: Annalyssa Campbell Rotary Steven Gildner Memorial Scholarship: Dustin Perrin St. John’s Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships: Hayden Leeds Soroptimist Scholarships: Emily Overton, Kyler Lunde, Morgan Patterson Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, Teton County, Wyo., Chapter: Jesse Bauer Teton County Education Association: Pamala Arland Teton County Commissioners Scholarship: Nick Lovett, Kyler Lunde, Shelly Moyer Teton County Fair Board Scholarship: Tanner Judge, Jesse Bauer VonGontard Scholarship: Jesse Bauer Source: Julie Stayner, Jackson Hole High School college counselor