THE SEARCH FOR IRENE: Community Fundraiser Marks One-Year Anniversary of Kenyan’s Disappearance

GILLETTE, Wyo.— Hands on Pottery owner Michele Thara created the mug design especially for Irene Gakwa. Standing before the front window of her ceramic studio Monday afternoon, as snow fell behind her, Thara pointed out the rainbow and heart, painted blue in Gakwa’s favorite color.