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• Final approval still pending from state.
By Janice Kurbjun
Times staff writer
Last week, the Carbon County District 1 School Board unanimously approved the four-day school week for Little Snake River Valley School.
The schedule was endorsed for the next three years. But before it can be adopted, it must go before the Wyoming Department of Education for approval. Principal Rick Newton estimates a decision could be made by July.
The three-year stint is to allow the schedule to iron itself out, Newton said. In their research and promotion of the calendar, the school’s staff developed goals to meet. Among them is preserving class time.
Newton acknowledged that next year’s schedule would have trouble meeting that goal. LSRV Activities Director Ann Wille was unable to work several athletic events around the proposed schedule because it was not yet approved.
“Our staff is really excited about the possibilities and, for the most part, our community is too,” said Dale Wille, LSRV vocational agriculture teacher. “It’s not going to happen in one year and it’s going to take tweaking.”
One of the community concerns about the change was eased by the knowledge that a day-care center exists in Baggs. Many slots are vacant, and the center has a capacity of 36 children. However, parents still question being able to pay for the care.
School board members voiced concern about academic performance being compromised with the new schedule. LSRV staff found that schools operating in a four-day week neither improved nor reduced their PAWS scores. However, school board members thought the new schedule might open a door for improvement.
“District-wide, we’re not stellar performers,” Board Chairman Jim Espy said. “We want to give you guys the chance to do something different.”
If the schedule is approved, LSRV administrators have much more work to do, particularly in planning Friday tutoring, activities and teacher in-service days.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Guitarist plans Saratoga shows
By Janice Kurbjun
Times staff writer
Finishing his widespread tour in Saratoga, singer-songwriter Noel Rosa has a special reason for next week’s visit.
The musician, who has made his mark primarily in Christian contemporary rock, is stopping by a homespun guitar shop to check on the progress of three new, custom-designed instruments — the Noel Rosa Signature line of thin-bodied acoustic guitars.
“As far as we know, there’s nothing like it on the market,” said Scott Platts, owner of Stone Tree Custom Guitars.
Rosa has a prototype that he’s been playing while on tour. The instrument has an electric-guitar style but was matched with an acoustic sound and light weight, which is a plus in light of his recent, crippling back trouble. It also eliminates the sound feedback that is characteristic of acoustic guitars on stage.
Concerts are scheduled on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, all for different crowds. His current tour is to promote the new album, “The Noel Rosa Acoustic Sessions.”
On Sunday, he’ll speak to the congregation at the Platte Valley Christian Center at 11 a.m. and plans a concert for the public at 6 p.m. The worship team from Aliens and Strangers Youth Center should open that show.
Rosa’s time on Monday is set aside for area students, who will be privy to a motivational talk during school hours. A concert at 7 p.m. at the Platte Valley Community Center is open to students and their parents.
Wednesday’s performance is for the Aliens and Strangers Youth Center, to be held at 7 p.m.
Rosa last visited Saratoga in 2006, according to Gene Smith, pastor at the Platte Valley Christian Center.
“He’s one of the most amazing guitarists I’ve ever heard,” Smith said. “The youth really love him. And the whole community can enjoy and benefit from his visit.”
The musician may soon sign onto the national market, and he hopes to take Platts’ guitars with him. He has already partnered with the guitar builder to serve as the guitars’ marketing representative.
When he arrives in town, he’ll be introduced to the new Signature designs, all with different wood combinations and different sounds.
Rosa is also excited to see the Saratoga audience once again.
“It’s amazing,” Rosa said. “The people in Wyoming really, really like my music and like me.” He has received several phone calls from friends and fans who want to meet with him during his visit.
Times staff writer
Finishing his widespread tour in Saratoga, singer-songwriter Noel Rosa has a special reason for next week’s visit.
The musician, who has made his mark primarily in Christian contemporary rock, is stopping by a homespun guitar shop to check on the progress of three new, custom-designed instruments — the Noel Rosa Signature line of thin-bodied acoustic guitars.
“As far as we know, there’s nothing like it on the market,” said Scott Platts, owner of Stone Tree Custom Guitars.
Rosa has a prototype that he’s been playing while on tour. The instrument has an electric-guitar style but was matched with an acoustic sound and light weight, which is a plus in light of his recent, crippling back trouble. It also eliminates the sound feedback that is characteristic of acoustic guitars on stage.
Concerts are scheduled on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, all for different crowds. His current tour is to promote the new album, “The Noel Rosa Acoustic Sessions.”
On Sunday, he’ll speak to the congregation at the Platte Valley Christian Center at 11 a.m. and plans a concert for the public at 6 p.m. The worship team from Aliens and Strangers Youth Center should open that show.
Rosa’s time on Monday is set aside for area students, who will be privy to a motivational talk during school hours. A concert at 7 p.m. at the Platte Valley Community Center is open to students and their parents.
Wednesday’s performance is for the Aliens and Strangers Youth Center, to be held at 7 p.m.
Rosa last visited Saratoga in 2006, according to Gene Smith, pastor at the Platte Valley Christian Center.
“He’s one of the most amazing guitarists I’ve ever heard,” Smith said. “The youth really love him. And the whole community can enjoy and benefit from his visit.”
The musician may soon sign onto the national market, and he hopes to take Platts’ guitars with him. He has already partnered with the guitar builder to serve as the guitars’ marketing representative.
When he arrives in town, he’ll be introduced to the new Signature designs, all with different wood combinations and different sounds.
Rosa is also excited to see the Saratoga audience once again.
“It’s amazing,” Rosa said. “The people in Wyoming really, really like my music and like me.” He has received several phone calls from friends and fans who want to meet with him during his visit.
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