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They say there's a time and place for every-
thing-- and it's called "college."
There's no doubt the college experience
encompasses more than the things students
encounter in the classroom, and that's something
lost to those people who never get a chance to
enjoy life on a college campus.
A desire to expose others to at least some of
that experience motivated a recent Newcastle
High School graduate to win an award that she
will use to create a program at Black Hills State
University designed to connect people whose
disabilities have prevented them from taking
the college path to university students and their
activities.
Newcastle native Shenae LaCroix is the first
recipient of the Black Hills State University
Make a Difference Initiative award, having been
rewarded in $2,500 in scholarship funds and a
matching amount to implement her vision for a
community project called the YJ Friends.
Through a donation of $1 million from
Dr. James Hess, professor of psychology at
BHSU, the School of Behavioral Science Make
a Difference Initiative was started. The students
apply for the award by submitting a plan to
implement a sustainable community project.
"They were really proud of how I put together
everything, and thought it was good quality
work. They wanted the first scholarship to set a
standard. They said I met what they wanted, and
that's how I got it!" LaCroix smiled.
The exercise science major accomplished the
eight requirements for the scholarship, and then
went above and beyond by contacting the busi-
nesses that would play a role in implementing
her plan to see what would need to be done to
accommodate their customers. She admitted
going the extra mile made her paper stronger as
well.
"My program will involve college students
and people with disabilities from Northern
Hills Training Center (in Spearfish). What
we will do is give people with disabilities the
chance to have the college atmosphere they
don't get to participate in. They will get to do
that and do it with a college student to create a
friendship that will hopefully last a lifetime,"
she explained.
The plan is to have 10 to 15 people from
Northern Hills Training Center, about the same
age as the college students, meet with groups of
BHSU students to attend events together-- such
as games and holiday parties.
Those who benefit from the program will be
able to gain experience in community involve-
ment themselves, as activities where they will
be able to give back to the community by selling
different item have also been planned.
Those college students who want to be
involved with the program have to submit an
explanation of why they are interested in partici-
pating in the program to make sure they are in
it for the right reasons. Background checks will
also be completed on the students to help ensure
Alexis Shultz
NLJ Reporter
Low-income residents
of Weston County will now
be able to receive free legal
advice once a month. Equal
Justice Wyoming, which is
a division of the Wyoming
Supreme Court, will now host
a Skype session in which low-
income residents will be able
to receive free legal advice
on civil cases. These Skype
sessions will happen on the
third Wednesday of every
month from l:30pm to 3:30pm
at the Weston County Library
located at 23 W. Main Street in
Newcastle.
Chris Jorgenson, who is a
Staff Attorney and Pro Bona
Coordinator at Equal Justice
Wyoming, expressed the need for
these services in Newcastle and
throughout Wyoming. In order
to qualify, Jorgenson explained,
residents must be at 200 percent
of the poverty guidelines and it is
estimated that this number repre-
sents 30 percent of Wyoming's
population.
"Obtaining a lawyer and
the safety of the clients. A training will also be
provided for the BHSU students, so they know
what to expect and how to handle a concern if
one should arise.
From past experience, LaCroix has learned
that friendships will emerge, and eventually the
college students will plan one-on-one events with
a person they have bonded with. Clients can also
request a friend to attend an activity with, and
LaCroix said she and her advisor will have the
ability to arrange for such meetings.
Several professors who teach courses in
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majors that will benefit from the project worked
with LaCroix to help her develop the program.
She hopes the students who participate in the to oiler cash and carry chicks
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them into their career field, this year. To kick it all off we are hoslino the Hewcastle Chamber
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farm animals for everyone to see and pe{-everythino from chicks
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The idea came from a group called "Mine
Studies" she had worked with last year when
she was a student at the South Dakota School
of Mines and Technology. LaCroix enjoyed the
program and wanted to bring it to BHSU.
"It definitely made a difference in my life, and
a lot of the students at Mines liked it. I thought
it would be a good program to bring to BH and
change a few things. Hopefully it will stay a
program there," LaCroix admitted.
She said she learned a lot about life when
she volunteered for the Special Olympics this
past year, and by developing YJ (Yellow Jacket)
Friends she hopes individuals with disabilities
can interact with BHSU students, and get the
chance to enjoy some of the more entertaining
aspects of college life-- just get out and do
something.
She recognized that not everyone enjoys
sporting events, so other activities the clients like
will be taken into consideration.
"There are some that like beingon the side-
lines to cheer, but there are others that like to
make crafts more, so we are going to try to have
craft events and cooking for those that like that,"
she noted.
Another part of the scholarship project was
to make it sustainable, something that would
help the community, so the idea is to make it an
organization at the college that will continue for
many years to come.
LaCroix said she worked hard to win the
scholarship, not just for herself but for the $2,500
designated for the YJ Friends, to get the program
off the ground at the beginning of the 2015-2016
school year at BHSU.
Since working with people with disabilities
through the program at the South Dakota School
of Mines, and this year at Special Olympics,
LaCroix said she appreciated having the oppor-
tunity to hang out with them. She thinks it taught
her a lot of things, and helped her relax.
"They just have a different view and love for
life, and it's pretty cool to just get away from
school and learn all about what they have to
say. I think it will help everyone participating
because the people with disabilities will be able
to get away from their jobs and have fun with the
college students. The college students will have
a way to just get away for a while, and just enjoy
life for once," she acknowledged.
going through a lawsuit is
very expensive," proclaimed
Jorgenson, adding that people
that meet poverty guidelines
have a need for legal services
too. He clarified that the
service will only include legal
advice, but if it is determined
that the client needs more help
than just advice, the client will
be placed with an attorney in
the state that is representing
people pro bona-- or free of
charge.
"Wyoming is very rural,"
professed Jorgenson. He con-
tinued to explain that the state's
rural nature allows for little
access to legal advice in some
areas, adding that Newcastle is
considered to be one of these
"more rural areas."
Jorgenson reported that due
to the legislature's design of
the program, only civil advice
can be offered, meaning that
those facing criminal charges
do not qualify for this free
service. He added that the main
issues the program sees are
family law matters and land-
lord/tenant disputes, along
with a few bankruptcy and
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consumer matters.
In order to access this
service, clients must call (307)
777-8383 at least one day prior
to the clinic in order to apply.
After it is determined that the
client qualifies for the free
service, an appointment will
be scheduled during the two
hours available. A laptop that
is housed at the library and set
up specifically for these clinics
will be provided to the clients,
and then they will be able to
connect with an attorney some-
where throughout the state.
"This is a great service that
the volunteer attorneys provide
to the community. We hope
this service will help people
understand their legal right,
address some of their specific
legal problems and make legal
advice available to those who
otherwise would not be able
to afford to talk to a lawyer,"
stated Equal Justice Wyoming
Executive Director Angie
Dorsch in a press release.
Jorgenson added that the group
is trying to provide access to
legal advice to everyone in
Wyoming.
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