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Sophia Romero baiting her hook with Sommer and Jada Cloud on the dock counting minnows.
Landon Miles and Spider Man go for a dip.
Lalay Smith and Cristavon Gonzales challenge each other to the furthest jump.
Layla Smith climbing to new heights.
Elise Redd at Multi-Purpose Facility teaches the kids how to bead chokers.
Olivia Watts getting ready to fish at Scotts Pond.
Orion Watts concentrates on his beading.
Recreation putting on a feast for the kids!
Sommer Cloud feeling the long week of fun.
Sophia Romero was the first to catch a fish.
Thunder Windy Boy, Joseph Atencio and Tyler Naranjo deep in discussion.
Water baseball goes awry. Sophia Romero, Nava Sandoval, Shane White Thunder, Mila Goodtracks are all blasted with water by Romeo Thomas.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
Photo Credit: courtesy SunUte Recreation Dept.
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SunUte’s popular Bridge the Gap initiative is back

Friday - July 16, 2021 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum

Thursday, July 8, was the first day that I contributed to the SunUte Community Center under the Recreation Department. During my first day as a Southern Ute Youth Employment Worker (YEP), I was given my first set of tasks which involved giving the kids that were participating in Bridge the Gap their best final day. I helped Tara Vigil set up pools, cornhole games, water guns and bubble guns.  

At first, I was a little confused because I didn’t know what was expected of me on that day. But everything started to go smoothly, and I started interacting with the kids. I also got to know more about Noah Box (my fellow YEP worker), and we became friends very easily.  

We went bowling after eating Virgil Morgan’s excellent cooking at the barbeque. Everyone had a fun time and were happy and exhausted.  

I participated in the games with the kids and became familiar with those that I did not know. Later that afternoon I walked with the kids, Noah Box, and Daphnee Washington to Sky Ute Casino where we bowled all afternoon.  

My thoughts about today are that it was exciting, fun and I am glad I was able to meet new people and catch up with old friends. The SunUte Community Center is a really great place for opportunities and learning about yourself — physically and mentally. 

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