The Sugar Beet Classic is a triathlon hosted annually by the Powell Swim Club. Proceeds are used towards new equipment and help offset the monthly operating costs of the Powell Swim Club, which offers swim programs at reduced rates to youth in the community.
In August, Western Sugar’s Longmont Terminal celebrated 10 years without a recordable injury. We are incredibly proud of the team in Longmont for consistently prioritizing the well-being of employees and accomplishing this safety milestone.
Western Sugar supported a legislator tour where they discussed the importance of sugar beets in Colorado and our many sustainability initiatives and successes. We appreciate the 11 legislators joining our tour and supporting agriculture in Colorado.
The Lovell facility sponsored the North Big Horn Hospital Golf Tournament. The money raised will be used to update the family waiting room at the hospital.
The Lovell Factory donated sugar-themed baskets to the North Big Horn Search and Rescue. The S & R had a demolition derby over Mustang Days (hometown celebration). The money that was raised from raffle tickets will go towards purchasing new equipment. The NBHS&R is vital to our community as they provide land and water rescues.
WSC Lovell Factory donated gift cards to Grad Night Out. This is a 2-day event for two local high schools. Lovell High School, graduating 41 students, and Rocky Mountain School, graduating 23 students. Grad Night Out is a safe place for the graduating Seniors to go after graduation. The party has food, games, and prizes. … Continued
WSC Lovell Factory donated Sugar Bags to the VFW. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. The goal of the organization is to provide a community for Veterans. Pictured, Jody Lynne Bassett, … Continued
WSC Lovell facility donated 4 Sugar Gift Bags to the Park County Youth Clubs’ golf tournament. Pictured are Jody Lynne Bassett, Western Sugar, and, Club Director, Tina Bernard. The golf tournament is one of the biggest fundraisers for the club. The Youth Clubs of Park County makes it their business to create a fun, positive, and … Continued
Governor Gordon visited Lovell on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He toured the Western Sugar facility and met with employees. Local growers attended the visit as well. Western Sugar was very pleased to have Governor Gordon visit. Also traveling with the Governor was state Senator, RJ Kost.
The 2022 Buckaroo Bike Rodeo in Billings, MT hosted by the Chase Hawks Foundation was a great success. This free event for kids and families taught bike safety and offered to tune up bikes. The day included games, food and give-a-ways, including 50 new bikes to the lucky winners. They gave out 100 helmets and … Continued
Fort Morgan Elementary Career Exploration Day was on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm at the Library Park in Fort Morgan. This “career fair” for elementary students teaches them about various jobs and industries. Tyler Sand, Assistant Process Manager, Meet Shah, Process Engineer, Lydia Kellogg, Process Engineer, and Terri Way, HR, … Continued
Lincoln, Neb., April 21, 2022 — Each year during the Nebraska Safety Council Conference and Trade Show, the work of organizations that have made a difference in workplace safety, is recognized by the Nebraska Safety Council. The Workplace Safety Award Program is designed for Nebraska Safety Council member companies that encourage and promote the prevention … Continued
