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Parents had a chance to connect with what their children are learning in school, at Jackson Elementary's Reading/Math Night, Sept. 22. This was Jackson's second annual Reading/Math Night. This event aims to "increase communication between home and school," according to resource teacher Jennifer Curry. "It also helps them know what their kid's learning, what standards they're learning in each grade level," she said. The evening event starts out with a presentation from teachers about helpful...
Seniors learned various safety tips Tuesday evening at the Senior Safety First event. Ryan Fotheringham, owner of Freestyle Combative System in Rock Springs lead a demonstration on self defense. He stressed the importance of being aware; aware of one's surroundings, aware of other people, and aware of how you present yourself. Criminals and people who want to hurt people are looking for people who aren't paying attention, Fotheringham said. The reason that is, he said, is if you're not paying at...
The sweet smell of vanilla, there is nothing like it. To most it means baking has either taken place or is about to start; and the thought of that is enough to make anyone salivate. Most have no clue how it is made, only that it gives those baked goods that extra special taste. For Green River resident Michele Lyon, vanilla making is quickly becoming her way of life. Like many business ventures, Lyon's started out as a hobby. "I started making vanilla probably about 15 years ago," Lyon said. "I...
One of the most sought after items for a mother with a newborn is diapers. For the first few weeks of an infants’ life they will go through about 12 diapers a day. However, diapers can be expensive and those living on a tight budget cannot always afford to buy them. Thanks to National Diaper Awareness Week, which is Sept. 28-Oct. 4, communities across the country will collect diapers for those who need them. “We’re highlighting that week. This is the first time we’ve approached both cities....
Green River will once again become the city invaded by zombies. The Sweetwater County Library is hosting its Zombie Walk Saturday, at 4 p.m. The Zombie Walk is a parade that will take place down Flaming Gorge Way in downtown Green River. The library has hosted this event for several years. “If you want to be a part of the parade, meet us at the library a little before 4 p.m.,” Youth Services Manager and event organizer Becky Iwen said. “Make sure to wear your best zombie costume.” The family-friendly parade will make its way down Flaming...
Actors’ Mission will perform “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” a Sherlock Holmes mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted to the stage by F. Andrew Leslie, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., and Oct. 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. Performances will be at the Elk’s Lodge in Rock springs and a complimentary dinner will be served one hour prior to every performance. Aaron Volner directs. In the play, legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Rannyn Stephens) and his companion Dr. Watson (Rick Jorgensen) are approached by Sir Henry Baskerv...
Raul and Debbie Gardea of Green River recently announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rachel Lynn Gardea of Denver, to Ryan James Schaefer of Denver. The bride elect, formerly of Green River, is a Green River High School graduate, a Western Wyoming Community College graduate and University of Wyoming graduate with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is currently employed at Telephone Triage at Centura Health. The prospective groom, originally from Pinedale, is the son...
During the last week, the Green River Police Department responded to the following calls for service: Officers were contacted by Wyoming Game and Fish in reference to an agency assist regarding an injured deer. Officers posted a notice to abate at a nuisance property on East 2nd North Street. Officers responded to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Bus Yard, in reference to a passing a school bus violation. Officers completed a report regarding the incident which is under investigation. Animal control officers received a call of two...
The City of Green River might be forced to rethink their budget if sales tax revenues don’t increase. The 2015-16 fiscal budget was set with the anticipation of $900,000 being received monthly in sales tax revenue from the state. However, according to Chris Meets, finance director for the city, the average sales tax revenue has fallen to approximately $825,000, $75,000 lower than the amount the budget was set at. The last time the sales tax receipt was over the projected amount needed was F...
A Lhasa Apso taken to Castle Rock Veterinary Clinic last month became an example in the importance of taking care of one’s pets after the veterinarian was forced to put the dog down. “When the basic necessities are denied, who suffers? The pet suffers,” Mary Maestas of Castle Rock Veterinary Clinic said. “The stench of rotting flesh should alert the pet parent of a serious problem, but with some people, that too goes unnoticed until the poor pet that has been in excruciating pain for a very long...
A man who admitted to having sex with a teenage girl will serve prison time. Scotty Don Anderson, 23, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at a sentencing hearing to three felony charges of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree sexual abuse; and the other two were dismissed. Anderson was given a two-to-four-year sentence to be served in the Wyoming Department of Corrections, with credit...
An accidental herbicide application on trees along Uinta Drive and other areas of Green River continues to be monitored by the city’s parks and recreation department. Earlier this spring, a new herbicidal spray was utilized by the department after discovering weeds were becoming resistant to previously-used sprays. However, as a result of close applications of the chemical to trees in the city, a number of trees were affected by the herbicide, harming or killing the trees. Brad Raney, d...
The Green River High School Football Team walked out of Powell's homecoming game Friday night with an important victory, earning their first conference win. The Wolves started the game with an unsuccessful scoring drive that would take them deep into the Panthers' territory, but ended just short of a touchdown. A field goal attempt from Green River also failed, but Powell wouldn't be able to capitalize on Green River's short drive, being forced to punt to the Wolves after a third-down tackle...
The Green River High School boys varsity tennis doubles teams swept regionals this weekend, winning every doubles bracket. "We took home the most boys championships," Tennis coach Phil Harder said. Taking home the number one doubles bracket were GRHS players McCaden Mikesell and Ian Ebert. Winners of the number two doubles bracket were twins Patrick and Gregory Marchal. The winning team of the number three doubles bracket was duo Evan Carollo and Cody Lee. The wins weren't all fun and games...
A non-conference tournament in Casper resulted in wins for the Green River High School volleyball Team, as well as exposure to the top-ranked team in the state. The Lady Wolves attended the Casper Invite last weekend at Natrona County High School. The first two opponents of their Friday schedule would fall to the Lady Wolves. The first team, from Kaycee, was defeated in two sets, as well as the second opposing team from Wheatland. Head coach Rikki Shantz said teams have a tendency to play down...
A weekend competition in Pinedale resulted in good times for the Green River Girls Swimming and Diving Team. Head coach Coleen Seiloff said the team had a solid competition, with multiple swimmers improving their times in Sublette County. The girls were able to win the competition, beating both Sublette County High School’s swimming and diving team as well as Lyman High School’s team. “The girls were either faster or around their same times,” Seiloff said. The Pinedale meet also represe...
Pronghorn Hunters will again notice an improvement in pronghorn hunting when compared to last year, both in number of pronghorn and horn growth. Mild winter weather and ample moisture have yielded good horn growth this year. Conditions were favorable throughout the Green River Region for both improved animal body condition and fawn production this year, which will improve hunting for this year and following years. As always, hunters will find variable pronghorn hunting opportunities in the Green River Region depending on population status but,...
How much meat can be expected from an antelope? Bucks average 75-80 pounds field dressed and does 65-70 pounds. The amount of packaged meat depends on how the animal is processed. Some hunters leave a substantial amount of bone, while others bone everything. If boning the carcass, a hunter can expect about 30 pounds for does and 35-40 pounds for bucks. These weights can be affected substantially if the carcass has dried out due to excessive aging or if there is gunshot loss. How much mean can be expected from a deer? The Wyoming Game and Fish...
This past weekend I attended the Salt Lake City Comic Con, it's something I love to do. Attending comic con for me has become somewhat of a yearly ritual for me. I love it because not only do I get to nerd out with my fellow fantasy, sci-fi, comic book and anime geeks and meet celebrities from my favorite shows and movies, but I get to be somebody else for the day. This year I dressed up as an anime character, Chibi Moon, from the show "Sailor Moon." The two others that attended comic con with...
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a reading event at my oldest son’s elementary school. For family reading night, students in the school were invited to come to the school for an hour to read books, drink hot apple cider and eat a cookie. Those attending were also encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a blanket or favorite stuffed animal. I passed on the pajamas and blanket, but both of my sons were excited to wear their pajamas to school. Once I arrived with my oldest son, M...
A recent announcement by Colorado’s governor could help Green River, if the city and the county travel and tourism board capitalize on that announcement. According to the Denver Post, Governor John Hickenlooper pledged $100 million to make Colorado a top location for biking while speaking in Las Vegas. One may have a hard time connecting a $100 million Colorado-based investment and Green River, it does represent an opportunity for our city. Green River has a large number of trails located just outside the city. These trails already exist a...
On Oct. 10, the Sweetwater County Library will be swarming with kids dressed in their Harry Potter best as we transform the library into our version of Hogwarts for our annual Harry Potter Party. The kids will be making snitches and attending the Yule Ball. It will be magical. Can you imagine, however, a world where kids (and adults) didn’t know about Harry, Hermione and Ron? A world where kids didn’t know what a muggle was? A world without Quidditch and golden snitches? If critics had their way, that’s exactly what we would have. J.K. Rawlings...
Every year on the first day of Camp Chipmunk all the Girl Scouts assembled in the dining hall, joined in a rousing round of “Old Mother Leary” usually accompanied by the pounding of forks and a few hoots and hollers for special effect. The song gives a thrilling account of the Great Chicago Fire and the naughty cow blamed for starting it. The whole thing was very exciting because the girls were separated into groups and assigned parts. Following my favorite line in the song, “And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said, ‘Ther...
Anna Jo "Jodye" Wilmes, 62, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 28, 2015 following a fast battle with cancer. She was born on June 29, 1953 in Sheridan, the daughter of Joseph A. and D. Jean Shassetz. She grew up in Sheridan, attending Woodland Park School and Sheridan High School. After graduating in 1971, she attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont., receiving a bachelors degree in nursing in 1975. She worked initially at the VA Hospital in Sheridan, then at the Public... Full story
Calvin "CJ" John Page II, 59, of Green River died Sept. 18, 2015 at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah after a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 13, 1956 in Enid, Okla., the son of Calvin John Page I and Gretchen Stahl Ondrusko. He attended schools in Pennsylvania and graduated from Greater Johnstown Senior High with the class of 1974. He lived in Mountain View prior to moving to Green River in 1993. He married Sandy Page in Green River. They were later divorced. He married Sue Anne... Full story
