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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....
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...
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 man accused of physical elder abuse against his uncle pleaded not guilty to three felony charges. Kevin Andrew McCarrie, 38, of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to aggravated assault and battery, and two counts of abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. If found guilty of all three felony charges, McCarrie could face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $30,000. The aggravat...
The parking lot was packed at the Golden Hour Senior Center for it Caregiver Conference, which took place last Thursday. About 170 community members enjoyed a $2 chicken fried steak dinner, which was served by students from Expedition Academy, while listening to presentations, which were presented by the Sweetwater County AARP Community Advocacy Team. “We had four speakers and tons of resources available,” GHSC activities coordinator Megan Brown said. “It was a very busy, well-attended event...
Hearing stories about the past is one thing, but to actually have a chance to see some artifacts from the past gives one a whole new perspective. This was true for Deer Trail Assisted Living residents who ventured from Rock Springs to Green River Friday afternoon. Their destination -- the Sweetwater County Museum. Connie Cudney, Deer Trail Life Enrichment Director, said Sweetwater County Museum representatives, including exhibits coordinator Dave Mead, were always visiting with the residents...
A woman accused of welfare fraud pleaded not guilty to one felony charge. Natasha York, of Green River, also known as Natasha Ann Crooks, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to public welfare benefits fraud. If found guilty of the charge, York could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and maximum fine of $10,000. A jury trial has been scheduled to take place Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. According to court documents, on Jan. 13, 2012, York submitted an...
Each week this past summer, the Golden Hour Senior Center volunteers attended the Green River Farmers' Market. While at the Farmers' Market, the volunteers sold numerous baked goods including, apple and cherry turnovers, root-beer float cookies, orange cookies, lemon Rice Krispie treats, banana bread, zucchini bread and cinnamon rolls. "It was fantastic," GHSC's Activities Coordinator Megan Brown said. "We made about $5,800." She said they made an average of $600 every week and had repeat...
On Monday morning, the Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center was bustling with students eager to learn. Jennifer Rendell's four-year-old and five-year-old class was no different. Students were busy coloring, playing with toys or building towers out of blocks, while Rendell worked one-on-one with a student. Rendell and her assistants were busy teaching the students about sticking with a routine. Each day, when the students arrive, they are asked to hang their backpack up, grab their...
Nine-year-old Joe Renfro is not like other kids. He may know that, but try telling him he can't do something; and he would prove you wrong. Renfro, a Green River resident, was born without arms and hands. He was also born with some bones missing in his legs and one leg is shorter than the other, but he has never let that stop him from participating in any activity he wants to, including swimming, horse back riding, go-kart driving and now bike riding. Katherine Jetmore, Joe's mom said they did...
A Green River man accused of hitting his daughter with a belt pleaded not guilty to child abuse. Ivan Jason Martinez appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to a felony charge of child abuse. If found guilty of the felony, Martinez could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. According to court documents, on May 5, 2015, the Green River Police Department received an anonymous report of suspected child abuse. A GRPD...
I wish I could say that last week went smoothly. I thought after the first day of kindergarten and preschool were over, the rest of the week would be better. That was not the case. On the first day of kindergarten, my son Matthew, did not get off of the bus at the bus stop. I had to chase the bus down. Luckily, the bus driver stopped to let some children cross the street; and I was able to flag him down. He opened the door; and I said “Matthew Thompson was supposed to be on this bus; and get off...
The Green River Splash Park may have been unvisited for a few days after school started, but it was busy once again before it closes for the season. The city usually shuts the Splash Park off after the Labor Day; and knowing this residents and visitors alike were flocking to it one last time. Friday afternoon was no different. Brian Thompson of Manilla, Utah said they were visiting the big city of Green River to do grocery shopping. While his wife grocery shopped, he took his kids and one of...
A Green River girl recently took third place in a national pageant contest. In August, Jaylene Gallegos, 7, of Green River, was crowned Wyoming's Mini Miss All American Girl. Mercedes Montano, Gallegos mother, said her daughter has always enjoyed the attention she receives while on stage. "She's been in pageants since she was six-months old," Montano said. "She loves them." Montano said her daughter really enjoys meeting and making new friends at the pageants she attends. Even though Montano...
Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center residents and one Villa resident ended August with a fishing trip at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Six CRRC residents and the Villa resident, along with six employees and four volunteers loaded onto a CRRC bus for the trip. During the bus ride, the residents enjoyed looking at all the scenery. When they arrived at Cedar Springs Marina, the entire group was treated very well, Marilyn Dockter, Social Services Director for CRRC said, the employees at the...
A woman whose infant died last September pleaded no contest to a second-degree murder charge and three other felonies. Amanda Dawn Triplett, 25, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James Aug. 27 at a change of plea hearing to first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and two counts of child abuse. In exchange for Amanda’s no contest plea, the first-degree murder charge was reduced to a second-degree murder charge, the rest of the felony charges remained the same. A sentencing h...
Monday, as the bus drove away it hit me, my little boy, Matthew, is a kindergarten student. A tear started to roll down my face as I helped my youngest son, John, into his carseat. It didn’t help that John was crying too -- upset that he didn’t get to ride the bus and go to school with his older brother. I kept telling John he would start preschool tomorrow, Tuesday, but he didn’t want to hear any of it. I got into the car, backed out of the driveway; and started driving to John’s daycare...
During the spring, something started to change. Each week, a new raised garden bed appeared in front of a house on Andrews Street. Sometimes those beds were moved, but finally they remained in one place. As summer weather changed, so did what was happening inside of those garden beds. Soon, sprouts could be seen poking through the ground. An observer may not have known what each plant was at the time, but the planters, Rich and Laurie Kriegh could tell. “We had both talked about raised b...
Safety is important for all, which is why the Golden Hour Senior Center is hosting a safety conference. The GHSC and the AARP are working together to present a dinner and conference, which will discuss home, internet and community safety issues. GHSC activities coordinator Megan Brown said the center hosted an aging brain conference last year; and although the class was well received, the seniors were wanting a class that focused on safety issues. Brown said the center is answering that request...
For the past week, smoke has drifted into Sweetwater County and although it seems to have lessened, it will not disappear anytime soon. According to Dave Lipson, Fire Weather Services Team Member at the National Weather Service Center in Riverton, it is hard to pinpoint just exactly where all the smoke is coming from. He said with so many fires in Washington, Idaho and Montana, it is hard to tell which state or if all three are contributing to the smoky conditions, which at times have made it...
A woman accused of hitting her autistic child with a belt pleaded not guilty to a felony child abuse charge. Jayme R. Foster of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to one count of felony child abuse. If found guilty of the charge, Foster could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. According to documents, on Feb. 5, 2015, an officer was sent to an elementary school to check on a possible child abuse case....
On Friday, the smell of glue was filling the craft room at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. As residents were busy working on their craft projects, Kathy Elliott was busy instructing them on what to do next. Bowls of glue were seen at each work station. The residents would dip a paintbrush into the glue and then paint it onto a balloon. The balloon was stuck to a plastic cup, which held it in place while the residents worked on them. Once the balloon had glue on it, the...
Five years supervised probation is what a Green River man received for sexual abuse charges. Tommy R. Wheeler, entered an Alford plea in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery, which is a guilty plea of a defendant who proclaims he is innocent of the crime, but admits the prosecution has enough evidence to prove that he is guilty, to a felony charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree and sexual battery, a misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, if Wheeler successfully co...
Well folks. I did it. I successfully went an entire week without Facebook and five days without email. How did I do that? Well, I must admit I did have a little bit of help. Last week, my family and I decided to go camping. The first spot was great; and we stayed there for two days. Although there was cell phone coverage at this location, I was too busy hiking, fishing or roasting marshmallows over a campfire with my kids to bother with my phone. I did take one phone call from Matthew’s new s...
With school starting today, drivers are cautioned to remember where the crosswalks are and stop when a bus’ red, flashing lights are on. Charmi Martinez, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 safety coordinator, said with school starting this week, parents and drivers need to pay attention. “Every time we have a vacation or break it’s almost like they forget about us,” Martinez said. “We have a lot of people running red lights.” Martinez said it is almost like residents do not know the pr...
