This week in the News&Guide
January 16, 2008
Bank sells
Jackson State Bank & Trust officials announced Tuesday that they had signed an agreement for Wells Fargo to buy United Bancorporation of Wyoming, the parent company of Jackson’s first bank. Both parties say the sale, once approved by banking regulators, will offer Jackson residents more services.
Wild about tea
Heather Bupp, also known as “Dragon Lady,” has always been fascinated by plants and their effect on people. Now she crafts herbal blends to heal and brighten her clients.
Murder in microcosm
Get out your detective caps and magnifying glasses. Off Square Theatre Company presents an intimate mystery that promises to keep the audience guessing: Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap.”
Targhee hosts rally
Grand Targhee Resort hosted its first ski mountaineering race last weekend, with two-person teams skinning up 5,000 vertical feet on Fred’s and Peaked mountains in 8 inches of fresh snow. The inaugural Grand Targhee Ski Mountaineering Classic drew 17 teams of Lycra-clad racers.
Broncs hoops win
The Jackson Hole High School basketball teams both knocked off conference foe Lyman last week at home in a pair of completely different games. The girls’ squad rolled to a dominant 53-point win, while the boys needed overtime to squeak out a 56-52 victory.
