At a Glance: News Briefs

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

By Henry Sweets

Cheyenne bans cell phones in cars
The Cheyenne City Council approved an ordinance that prohibits motorists from using cell phones while driving, but will allow drivers to use hands-free devices.
The new rule says that talking on a cell phone while driving is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $750 fine, Deputy City Clerk Kristy Anderson said. Out-of-towners passing through Cheyenne will be subject to the fine. Signs posted at all prominent gateways will warn motorists of the rule, Anderson said.
The ban was passed Monday night, and will be enforcable Saturday, Sept. 19.

Gov. Dave to visit JH
On Thursday, Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal will address about 700 members of Wyoming’s natural gas industry at an annual conference, set this year in Jackson.
The governor has his work cut out for him. Don Basko, president of the Natural Gas Fair Association, told Wyoming Public Radio that the Natural Gas Fair will be an opportunity to commiserate because market conditions are worse than they have been in 50 years.

Wyoming Public Radio reports that Natural Gas prices have reached a seven-year low, after peaking last summer.

Wilson Park lookin’ good
The Teton County Housing Authority announced its new development in Wilson is ahead of schedule and under budget.

Housing Authority Director Christine Walker said in a release that the successful planning process for the Wilson Park Development could provide a framework for all the program’s future developments. The development was planned and designed with feedback from neighbors in mind.

Some past TCHA developments were criticized by some neighbors as “out of character” with surrounding neighborhoods.

Walker credited the time and cost efficiency of the project to the “design/build” model where architects, engineers and contractors worked together as one unit.

Free plane tickets this winter
Buy three plane tickets to Jackson Hole, get the fourth for free.
That’s the newest ploy to get more tourists here this winter, offered by Jackson Hole Central Reservations.

Dubbed “4th Flies Free,” the offer is good all season long, but in order to take advantage of it, travelers must also purchase five nights lodging and a minimum three-day lift ticket to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

“With the launch of the new Tram, our legendary “cowboy” powder, personalized customer service and a free airline ticket, we’re giving potential visitors every reason to make Jackson Hole their first-choice winter destination this year,” JHMR brand director Anna Olson said in a press release.

Jews get high
Jackson area Jews will mark the beginning of High Holidays on Friday. Two local Jewish groups will be offering services throughout the 10-day observance, a time of renewal and atonement.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday with Erev Rosh Hashanah services held by the Jackson Hole Jewish community at 5:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rabbi Stuart Geller and chazzan Judd Grossman. Rosh Hashanah services will continue Saturday morning with a children's service at 9 a.m. and Shacharit morning service and potluck beginning at 10 a.m.

Chabad of Wyoming will offer Rosh Hashanah services at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday continuing throughout the day and night at Snow King Resort. Chabad Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn will lead services.

Yom Kippur begins Sunday, September 27 with Kol Nidre.  For the complete schedule of High Holiday services and events check out their Web sites: The Jackson Hole Jewish Community www.jhjewishcommunity.org and Chabad of Wyoming at www.jewishwyoming.com. JHW



 


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