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The nationally-ranked Green River High School Speech and Debate team came home with a second-place finish this past weekend. The team may have not had enough time to practice and were missing quite a few varsity team members, but that did not stop them from taking second out of 16 teams competing at the Rock Springs Tournament. This speech and debate team currently has a national ranking of 99 out of 8,159 teams, and is first in both the state and its district. “We have only been practicing f...
Children were not the only ones having fun on Halloween. Seniors at the Golden Hour Senior Center were encouraged to wear costumes on Friday. Those who participated in the costume competition had a chance to win a prize for the silliest, scariest or most creative. After the votes were tallied, Carmen Tune, who was dressed as a cow, won the silliest, while Ann Lowe, who was dressed as Minnie Mouse, won the most creative and Kay Danielson, who was dressed as a witch, was the scariest. "It's a lot...
A motorcycle toy run will officially kick off one of Sweetwater County’s toy fundraising drives. On Sunday, the 25th Annual Toy Run will once again start in Green River at 1 p.m. Flaming Gorge Harley-Davidson, Vietnam Vets and Legacy Vets M.C., are teaming up to host this event. “It’s a kickoff to the firefighters in Rock Springs,” Lisa Maes, Flaming Gorge Harley Davidson motor clothes manager, said. “They have a toy drive every year for Christmas.” Maes said the store has been collecting...
A woman accused of using her car as a deadly weapon claims the faulty brakes were to blame. Tresha D. Bachman, 34, of Green River, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James to two counts of aggravated assault and battery. If found guilty of both charges, she could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000. According to court documents on Oct. 5, 2015, an officer responded to a call of a hit-and-run report. Once the...
A man accused of slapping his five-month-old baby in the face pleaded not guilty to five felony charges. Dustin Tankersley of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to four counts of child abuse and one count of aggravated child abuse. If found guilty of all five charges, Tankersley could face a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison and a maximum fine $50,000. A jury trail has been scheduled to take place Jan. 11, 2016, at 9 a.m. According to...
I cannot tell you exactly when I started liking Halloween, probably a little bit more than an adult should, but I know it has to do with my past. You see, growing up on a small, Midwestern dairy farm has its advantages and disadvantages. One of those disadvantages was missing out on prime-time trick or treat time. By the time we finished milking cows it was 7 p.m.; and by the time we showered and changed into our costumes we would pull into town around 8 or 8:30 p.m. This left my sisters and I m...
Trick or treaters searching for a warm, safe place to trick or treat while obtaining a lot of candy in one place will not have to look any more. Once again, Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and The Villa is hosting a trick-or-treating event. CRRC activities director Kelly Williams said on Saturday, Halloween, the center will hand out candy from 6:30-8 p.m. or until the candy runs out. Trick or treaters will start out at The Villa and make their way to the multipurpose room where the...
A viral campaign to show police officers support has spread to Green River. When city resident Victoria Hemphill saw a story on Facebook about The Safe Harbor Initiative, she wanted to do the same in Green River. The initiative started in San Antonio, Texas, by Anthony Welichko. He uses Facebook as a way to urge people to go outside of their homes and spray a simple blue line on the side of the street curb to show support for police officers. "I would like to show our local officers the support...
It’s never too early to start writing Christmas cards for soldiers. At least, that is what Green River resident Harry Holler thinks. Once again, Holler is spearheading the campaign for Christmas Cards for Soldiers; and he is asking the community for help. The program started about five or six years ago. Holler has already contacted both county school districts so they can pass the information onto the faculty and students. Holler was proud to say residents who visit the Golden Hour Senior C...
Sight-seeing trip to Flaming Gorge left many seniors revived and ready for more. Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and Villa residents took a trip to the Flaming Gorge recently. After male residents went on a fishing trip at the gorge, the women residents asked if they could take a sight-seeing trip to the gorge. Their request was granted; and a couple weeks ago Villa residents Pauline Bonuchi, Louise Gremonprez, Leta Andrews and Louise Wesswick and six rehabilitation residents Mariet...
Repainting the GR on Mansface will allow one Boy Scout to obtain his Eagle Scout award. Coleton Spalding, a 10th-grade Green River High School student, is a member of Boy Scout Troop 19. Spalding has been a member of this troop for the past three years, however, he was a member of the Cub Scouts since he was 8. The Boy Scouts organization is something her church encourages its boys to become members of, Kristy Spalding, Coleton's mom said. She said it sort of acts as a youth group program. "It's...
Keeping teenagers reading is the purpose behind Teen Read Week. The Sweetwater County Library System is working hard to keep children reading throughout their lives, including their teenage years. “Many teens who were avid readers as children fall out of reading when they reach their teenage years. It’s important, however, for teens to keep reading, especially to engage in reading for fun,” Lindsey Travis, library public relations specialist, said. “Reading helps to reduce stress and boredom...
I am starting to feel like a freshman all over again. I thought I was over this, but now that I have a kindergarten student I almost feel as though I am a freshman again. Every time I think I know how things work at the school, I get another letter in the mail wanting me to do something else for my son. If I am not fundraising for the school, I am collecting stuff, I guess. When I am not doing that I am going to meetings or special school programs. This time it was the letter I found in my...
An 8-year-old's life will take center stage in the Green River High School play this week. "Ramona Quimby" by Len Jenkins is based on the novels by Beverly Cleary. Terrin Musbach, Green River High School's theater director, said Ramona Quimby and the Quimby family are an average family that live on Klickitat, an average street. The audience will get to learn and grow with the family as they experience what we are all familiar with -- the seasons of life. Musbach and assistant director, Karen...
A former Sweetwater County Museum employee accused of stealing money from the museum pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Cynthia J. McCullers, 51, of Green River, recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to a felony larceny charge and a felony theft charge. She pleaded not guilty to both charges. If found guilty of both felonies, McCullers could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000. Documents also state a...
A Green River woman who pleaded guilty to welfare fraud of about $23,000 will need to pay the money back during her supervised probation. Maria Magana appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to a felony charge of public welfare benefits fraud. In exchange for Magana’s guilty plea to the felony charge, she will be placed on two-years supervised probation. If Magana completes all of her probation terms and conditions, then the charge w...
With summer over, and winter quickly approaching, the Golden Hour Senior Center is seeing an increase in its activities. The art of making macrame chairs class has also seen an increase in activity. Verna Trujillo, who teaches the Western Wyoming Community College class, said she was excited to have new and returning participants join the class. "I took a class 20 plus years ago," Trujillo said. After she learned the art of making macrame chairs, she decided to pass on what she learned to...
For the fourth time, a Green River woman has earned a car for selling cosmetics. Barb Casper, Mary Kay sales director, was excited when she picked up her 2016 Chevy Equinox last week. Casper, who has been selling Mary Kay supplies for the past 12 years, was first introduced to the product when she was in college. Casper said she can recall how she had a huge dry patch on the side of her face; and a facial she received from a Mary Kay consultant really made the difference. She never bought any...
A quilt donation will help raise money for care packages that will be sent to soldiers serving overseas. Jim Gengler with the Green River Eagles No. 1490 said a POW-themed quilt was donated to the Eagles, the Eagle Riders and VFW Post No. 2321. Gengler said his sister-in-law Cathy Mayberry showed him the quilt and said she wanted to donate it, but didn't quite know how to go about doing that. Gengler took the quilt and told her he would get the ball rolling on setting up a fundraiser effort for...
Spiders. The very word strikes fear in me. Why? Well, I am afraid of them for one. I never know when one will catch me off guard and send me screaming and running like a little child. Believe me, I know this sounds silly, but I know I am not alone. Yes. I have arachnophobia just like a lot of other Americans. In fact, arachnophobia is ranked among the top 10 phobias in America. For most people, they have no idea why they are afraid of spiders, but I think I know when and where my fear started....
As soon as one walked through the doors of the Golden Hour Senior Center, the sound of music filled the building. Following that sound, would lead a visitor to the stage, where on Monday afternoon four guitar players, Lawrance "Jug" Lowell, Pat Jennings, Marty Boyer and Joe Barbuto, were busy strumming away. As soon as they finished one song, they would chat for a bit and then start another. This is all part of the Monday afternoon jam session which take place at the GHSC. These sessions usually...
The wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter will come to life at the Sweetwater County Library Saturday. Youth Services Manager Becky Iwen said the annual Harry Potter event is scheduled to take place Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the library. “It’s an outlet to explore literature a little deeper and bring it to life,” Iwen said. “It’s a great event for all ages.” This year, the library event is focusing on the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” book by J.K. Rowling. Patrons will have the c...
I thought after a few weeks of school all of the kinks would be worked out, but I found out I was wrong about that last week. Every day since my son Matthew, 5, started kindergarten, I have waited for him in the afternoons at his bus stop. I was doing the same last Wednesday afternoon, when I saw my neighbor’s daughters get off the bus, but no Matthew. I walked up to the driver, who was yet again a different person, and asked where Matthew Thompson was. She looked at the bus driver aide who chec...
A Green River man who admitted to sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl will serve at least 10 years in prison. Kasey D. Manley, 23, of Green River, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to attempt to commit sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree, attempt to commit sexual assault in the first degree, sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. He pleaded guilty to second-degree...
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...
