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At Truman Elementary, students not only work on making progress in their education, they track it in tangible ways so they can see how far they've come. Staff members from Truman spoke to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees during their meeting Tuesday night and presented on the school's use of Student Data Binders. "We really decided to start implementing data binders when we found out how much growth that they can have in students," Third Grade Teacher Jaime Olson...
Firefighters in Green River tend to stick around - some even more than others. Most volunteer firefighters around the country stay active for about five years. In Green River, the average is higher, with many volunteers serving for roughly a dozen years. But there are only an elite few who have ever reached 35 years with the Green River Fire Department, and now Captain Jeb Burnett has joined their ranks. GRFD Co-chief Larry Erdmann shared these statistics at a special service award celebration...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team started the new year off with some tough competition at the James Johnson Winter Showcase in Cheyenne last weekend. "It was good to be back in action following several practices over Christmas break," Head Coach Laurie Ivie said. The Wolves took on three teams over the course of the three-day tournament, facing Sheridan, Cheyenne Central, and Cheyenne South. Green River came away with losses in their first two games but an exciting win to end the...
The movie theater building at 699 Uinta Drive has stood silent since the Star Twin Cinema closed its doors on August 10, 2023, but the building has new prospects for the future. At Tuesday night's Green River City Council meeting, the council had a public hearing for a new retail liquor license application from Full Circle Realty, LLC regarding the theater building. Later in the meeting, the council voted to approve the liquor license. Amy Surdam spoke to the City Council on behalf of Full...
Sweetwater County has a lot to say when it comes to the Bureau of Land Management’s Resource Management Plan draft for the Rock Springs Field Office, and the Board of County Commissioners is working to ensure that comments on behalf of the county will be ready by the upcoming public comment deadline. Land Use Director Eric Bingham spoke to the commissioners again during Tuesday’s meeting to present the draft of the county’s comments. “We are finally narrowing down the process here and getting...
Green River's new Chief of Police Shaun Sturlaugson wanted to focus on his work more than taking part in ceremonial events, but when his family had the chance to participate in a pinning ceremony, he obliged. "Shaun didn't want to do a lot of hoopla," City Administrator Reed Clevenger explained during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, where the pinning ceremony took place. Clevenger added that Chief Sturlaugson's family was in town for the holidays, so it was the perfect opportunity to have...
For Green River and Sweetwater County, 2023 was a year of growth, of building on pre-existing excellence, and of rising to meet new challenges. Addressing issues in the city With several returning members and one new member being sworn into their positions on the Green River City Council at the beginning of January, the council members got right to work. The council and other city employees dealt with a variety of important issues through the year. Perhaps the most challenging and upsetting...
Through changes and triumphs, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently came together throughout 2023 to have fun, support one another, and continue strengthening the vibrant life of the community. Leadership changes The City of Green River saw some changes in local leadership this year. Police Chief Tom Jarvie retired after 31 years of service to the Green River Police Department. Captain Shaun Sturlaugson stepped up to fill the role of interim chief from April through...
Boys Swimming The Green River High School Boys Swimming and Diving team had a successful season. The Wolves took second place at 3A West Conference Championships and third place in the 3A State Championship. Leading the team were Swimmer Brady Young and Diver Braxton Cordova, who consistently finished first in their events. Young earned All-State honors, tied for the Athlete of the Year award, and set the new State record in his event. Cordova set a new Conference record in diving and was the...
Following discussions concerning Wyoming Waste Systems' recycling and yard waste programs, Wyoming Waste presented a solution that wouldn't add extra costs but would cut down on yard waste pickups. Several Green River City Council members weren't satisfied with the proposal, and decided more discussion is needed. City Administrator Reed Clevenger reminded the council that the original request brought forward by Michelle Foote, the site manager for Wyoming Waste, was to raise costs by not only th...
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners took care of several points of business during their last meeting of the year on Tuesday, including hearing a presentation about election integrity and an update on the county's comments to the Bureau of Land Management concerning the Resource Management Plan (RMP) draft for the Rock Springs Field Office. Election integrity The commissioners heard an "election integrity proposal" from members of the group Cause of Wyoming, which is asking for...
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach." These words from Ebenezer Scrooge as he pleads for his hope of redemption are the climax and heart of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens - one of my all-time favorite Christmas stories. Last year I wrote a column sharing some of my favorite adaptations of the story after...
When Louise Laughlin told Father Denis she was planning a dinner for him before he leaves the church, he told her not to worry about cooking so much food. But Louise knew better. On Sunday night, roughly 300 people crowded into the hall at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to honor Reverend Father Denis D'Souza before he steps down from his leadership in the church in order to continue his ministry elsewhere. The turnout was certainly bigger than Father Denis expected, and even bigger than...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team came out ready to fight for the Flaming Gorge Classic. The annual tournament hosted by Green River took place December 14 to 16, with the Wolves facing three opponents and coming away victorious in two games. Green River got started early with a game against Rawlins on Thursday night. It was a strong start to the tournament, with the Wolves coming away with a 58-51 victory. Hunter Lake, Adrian Ruiz, and Theran Archibald were the top scorers for...
When it comes to teaching elementary children, one of the most important skills to build is the ability to read. And when it comes to teaching reading, Monroe Elementary is building on a phonics-based system and finding new ways to help students succeed. Several members of Monroe's staff spoke to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees at Tuesday night's meeting to share more information about the Sounds to Spelling program the school has been using. "I really do think...
The Green River High School Theater Department continues to not only show the talent and dedication of the students, but to beat their own records. Over 30 students participated in this year's Wyoming State Thespian Festival, hosted at Casper College at the beginning of the month. "Last year we set a new school record with 19 All State awards and recognitions that were given, and this year we even topped that with now 22 All State recognitions," Theater Director Bradlee Skinner explained. Not...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team kicked off their season last weekend when they headed to Casper for the Oil City Tip Off Tournament. The team got off to a good start on Friday night when they faced Cheyenne South and won 63-53. Theran Archibald led the team against Cheyenne South, scoring almost half of the Wolves’ baskets and finishing with 30 points, along with 11 rebounds. Chris Wilson was another strong player, contributing 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two s...
A little over a year after Castle Rock Hospital District took over a unified ambulance service for Sweetwater County, leaders from Castle Rock had a positive report for the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners. Castle Rock CEO Bailie Dockter, CFO Todd Toolson, and new Ambulance Director Kim White gave a quarterly update on the ambulance service during Tuesday's commissioner meeting. "So far for the ambulance service things have been going about as expected," Dockter said. She...
From Taser upgrades for the Green River Police Department to funds for the Pavement Preservation Project, the Green River City Council took action on a number of issues during Tuesday night's council meeting. One of the issues that came before the council was the consideration of an agreement with Axon Enterprise. GRPD's interim Police Chief Sean Sturlaugson explained that the Taser X2 is the energy weapon that GRPD officers are currently outfitted with. Axon Enterprise, Inc., who owns Taser,...
Christmas is a time for carols, both familiar and new, and for stories of redemption and healing. These songs and stories will be coming to multiple stages in Sweetwater County in the coming days with the productions of "The Forgotten Carols" by The Horizon Theater and "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" by the Actors' Mission. The Forgotten Carols Coming back for their second year producing a Christmas musical, the Horizon Theater is bringing "The Forgotten Carols" to the Broadway Theater stage....
A recent visit from Governor Mark Gordon to Sweetwater County gave local leaders and residents a chance to discuss ongoing issues and celebrate successes both around the state and locally. Governor Gordon has been hosting a series of Town Hall meetings across Wyoming, primarily to address the topic of mental health care. The latest Town Hall was on November 29 at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. "Governor Gordon is prioritizing improving access to mental health resources," a...
While many Green River residents use Wyoming Waste Systems' curb-side recycling program, the costs associated with recycling are rising, meaning that recycling not only isn't cost-effective but could end up costing citizens even more. Michelle Foote, the site manager for Wyoming Waste, spoke to the Green River City Council during a workshop before the November 21 meeting to give an update for the company and discuss the recycling program. Over this past year the costs associated with processing...
Is Sweetwater County interested in being the home of a shooting sports complex? That's the question Sweetwater Commissioner Island Richards has been asking himself more and more lately. Bringing a state of the art shooting sports facility to Wyoming has been a state-wide subject of discussion since the beginning of the year, when Senate File Bill 169 was introduced and passed during the legislative session, creating the State Shooting Complex Development and Oversight Task Force. One of the...
Local children are invited to get cozy in their pjs and "climb on board" for a trip to the North Pole with the Polar Express Experience hosted by the Eagles Club. The experience will include a screening of the Christmas film "The Polar Express," hot chocolate to drink, goodie bags with treats to enjoy during the movie, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be keepsakes for everyone to take home, like a special train ticket. Children are encouraged (but not required) to...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team is ready to hit the court, and to say they're excited for the new season is an understatement. "The anticipation and energy in our gym is at an all-time high," Head Coach Laurie Ivie said. The boys have been working hard to be prepared for a busy season full of tough competition. "We had a tremendous off-season," Ivie explained. "Our players were in the weightroom, open gyms, and played in 40+ games. We're ready for their dedication and hard work...
