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At the beginning, we only used CHS Bonfire as a platform to publish stories completed the Cody journalism programs. Now, the broadcast students use the website more frequently and post short timely stories relating to community events. This has opened the door for me to learn about the writing portion of journalism.
About: The large amounts of snow received in December lead community members to plow ski trails at local parks.
New Skiing Opportunity in Town
Published: January 13, 2017
By: Jessica Morales
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Due to the overabundance of snow, you no longer have to travel far to go cross country skiing. A local business owner, Andy Quick, plowed skiing paths at Mentock and Canal Park. The new location allows those who wish to ski to do so.
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Canal Park is a ten acre piece of land that includes slides, biking trails, walking paths, and an amphitheater utilized throughout the summer. Mentock Park includes various amenities including picnic tables, skate park, children’s playground, soccer field, horseshoe pit and two soccer fields.
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However, these summer luxuries are not used during the winter, especially when we receive large amounts of snow. The amounts of land in both parks creates a perfect location to learn to ski. If you don’t own a pair of ski’s then head on over to Sunlight Sports and they’ll gladly hook you up with a pair for 15 bucks.
Canal Park groomed trails, located below the Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center. Photo by: Amy Quick
About: Cody High School's Student Council "adopted" Rian Mukaro, a 13 year old from Zimbabwe. With the help from Yuda Bands, we will sponsor him and help him continue his education.
Wear a band. Change a life.
Published: January 23, 2017
By: Jessica Morales
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The Yuda Band Project is coming to Cody beginning on Wednesday January 25. Yuda Bands gives a gift to smart and ambitious youth living in extreme poverty. CHS Student Council has “adopted” Rian, a 13 year old from Zimbabwe. The proceeds will help him continue his education.
Rian Mukaro is a student at Mkoba 4 Primary School. His parents passed away in 2012 and he lives with his widowed grandmother. Because Rian’s grandmother is unable to work, they survive on handouts. Without the help from Yuda Bands, Rian would be incapable of attending school. He loves playing soccer and dreams of becoming a pilot. He needs a minimum of 520 bands sold to obtain an education.
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The bands will be sold at the beginning of school, lunch, and after school. They are also being sold around the community at The Beta, Love’s Gifts and Other Things, Legends Bookstore, Sunlight Sports, The Thistle, and Rawhide Coffee. Each band is $7. The Yuda bands are handmade by individuals in third world countries like Guatemala and Nigeria. They are made of leather, coconut, and string. The fundraiser will go from January 25 to February 8.
