Justin Pope to be on Biggest Loser!

Many people in our area know Justin, well, now you can watch him be a contestant on the 2011 television show "Biggest Loser". Good Luck Justin! Click here to see a brief bio on Justin.

Pope awarded WGU degree!

Congratulations to Selena Pope who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Western Governors University! You can read the article from March 17, 2010 in the Little Chicago Review on-line news by clicking here.

Ten Virgins in Afton

There aren't many ladies in the world like Dotty Jo Pope. She once again agreed to take her traveling production of "The Ten Virgins" out of the storage boxes and onto the road. This time, destination Afton.

Around 350 young adults and their leaders were able to experience the virtues and vices of the 10 virgins arranged and produced by Dotty Jo Pope and I'm sure she would add a special thanks to her family and friends. You are an amazing woman, thanks for sharing your many talents with us.

You can click here to see a slide show from a production in Kemmerer, Wyoming in the spring of 2008.

Alex Dayton rides for Cokeville Miracle

Alex Dayton made an announcement last weekend. He was going to ride a bike, coast to coast, promoting what he refers to as, "The Cokeville Miracle". This is in reference to the 1986 Cokeville hostage and bombing of the Cokeville Elementary School, where no hostages were killed and children reported being directed by angels.

Alex made it to Provo, Utah on Wednesday and then rode his bike to Evanston, Wyoming, arriving Friday afternoon. His parents met him in Evanston. Alex's plan were to leave Evanston around 5am and head to Rock Springs, Wyoming.

He hasn't received any publicity so far but he has found a place to sleep each night.

Alex bought a bike off of "Craig's List" when he arrived in California, the first bike he believes he's ever owned, and started off on his journey.

We wish Alex success in his endeavors!

The picture of Alex and his parents Sharon and Janel Dayton was taken in Kemmerer, Wyoming on Thursday May 22 after DottyJo Pope's production of, "The 10 Virgins" was presented to the Kemmerer Wyoming Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (His parents picked him up in Evanston, took him to Kemmerer, and then they returned to Evanston that night)

Ten Virgins Presentation in Kemmerer, Wyoming

Last night I was finally able to see the "Ten Virgins" production produced by Sister DottyJo Pope of the Cokeville 1st Ward with much help from her husband Evan and many, many others. What a wonderful experience it was.

The two hours of the production was full of thought-provoking experiences and inspirational messages that left the mind and heart wanting to do better and try a little harder. Each virgin represented different ideals and virtues as well as desires and downfalls that all humans are tempted with.

I was deeply touched by the experience and also by the dedication of the ladies who portrayed the virgins from the biblical parable.


This was the 35 production and perhaps the final as Sister Pope said at the conclusion of the program that "Janel Dayton has been involved with every one of the programs since the beginning and it can't be done without her." Sister Dayton and her husband have received a mission call and will be leaving soon. DottyJo presented Janel with flowers.