The Lovell Chamber of Commerce hosted their Christmas Mingle. They decorated their tree with GW sugar packets. Some members participated in the Jingle Dash, a run to celebrate the Christmas Mingle, as well.
Shannon Ellis, Factory Manager, and Brandon Harvey, Safety Coordinator, delivered bales of sugar for the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department will deliver 170 Christmas basket in the North Big Horn Basin.
On November 19th, the Chief Chemist and Assistant Chemist from the Scottsbluff facility gave a presentation at Westmoor Elementary. The Scottsbluff facility participates in an Adopt-A-School program that has paired them with Westmoor. Amanda McAliney and Laura Garcia presented on the process of making sugar to 4th grade students.
The 18th Annual Classic Cars in the Park show was held in Torrington on September 15th, 2018. The show usually average 60-65 cars per year. Later in the afternoon they host food and games for both adults and children in the park. The Torrington facility was excited to donate bags of sugar to the event.
The Denver Office had 7 participants walk/run in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series on October 20th and 21st. A big thank-you to all who came out in support.
Western Sugar hosted the USDA’s Foreign Ag Attaché Tour at the Scottsbluff, NE facility. As a site host, the Scottsbluff facility welcomed guests from all over the world including representatives from France, Malaysia, Ireland, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, Switzerland, and more. The international guests were able to understand the diversity of Nebraska agriculture and to see … Continued
The Lovell Factory was given an 100 Years of Service award by the National Weather Service Riverton for recording the weather for 100 years in Lovell Wyoming. A huge accomplishment for Lovell!
On August 12th, the Brush Fire Department help their Annual Golf Tournament to raise money for equipment and training. Western Sugar was excited to support their fundraiser, and participate in the tournament. In the photo from left to right: Josh Sand Greg Mares Steve Frasier Andy Ely Mike McCann Stewart Norrish Doug L’Heureux Jasper Fields … Continued
Torrington facility donated sugar to their local Chamber of Commerce in order to support their Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast held on August 9th at the County Fairgrounds.
Scottsbluff employee Yvette Herman recently became a living organ donor and she would like to encourage others to consider becoming a living donor as well. If you are interested in finding out how you can share this great gift with someone in need, you can contact UChealth.com and you will be connected with the Living Donor … Continued
The Western Sugar Billings, MT facility was asked to host an educational shed at the Billings State Fair. The shed hosted sugar samples, packaging, and material regarding planting, harvesting, and processing sugar beets. Below are links to watch KTVQ’s interview on the “Sugar Shack” as well as a radio interview with Jesse Nile. Jesse Nile’s … Continued
The Torrington facility donated sugar to the Future Farmers of America Association to use for their lemonade stand at the Goshen County Fair this past weekend. Additionally, they donated empty sugar bars to the American Legion to use in decorating their float for the Goshen County Fair Parade held on August 9th.
