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A Green River woman accused of falsifying bacteriological reports sent to the Environmental Protection Agency pleaded not guilty to five felony forgery charges. Margaret R. Jones appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to five felony forgery counts. If found guilty of all five counts, Jones could face a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison and a maximum fine of $50,000. According to court documents, in April 2014 a Sweetwater County Sheriff’s deputy met with Tara Donn with the United States E...
A former employee’s removal from the Golden Hour Senior Center left many residents wondering what happened. On Oct. 21, 2014, former activities coordinator Kelly Harsha was asked to leave the GHSC after she was voicing her opinion on Executive Director Beth Whitman’s decision to not accept Harsha’s two-week notice, but ended Harsha’s employment the following workday. Although stories vary slightly, on Oct. 21, Harsha was asked to leave the GHSC and did leave the building when a couple of board members said she should have lunch with them. When...
About five or six years ago, a coworker and I decided we would spend a night in the so-called haunted library, better known as the Sweetwater County Library. I had been thinking about it for a while and decided safety in numbers would be the best way to approach the situation. After getting permission, we started making plans on what we would do in the library. My coworker and I were really good friends and thought it might be an adventure to be there all night. We packed cameras, flashlights,...
With the Sweetwater County Library’s history it’s no wonder why many residents, employees and former employees believe that it is haunted. The library, located at 300 N. 1st East used to be a cemetery, which was established the city in 1892. The site remained a cemetery until 1926, when a federal CWA project moved the bodies and old grave markers to the Riverview Cemetery, which was just up the hill and still remains as the cemetery today. Sweetwater County Library reference librarian Micki Gilmore said when the gravesite were moved cof...
With unexplained occurrences, comes more curiosity as to what is causing them. Due to the overwhelming questions and requests about the Sweetwater County Library’s unexplained occurrences, in 2009 the first Ghost Walk, which was open to the public, happened. Although, a similar program started in 2006 with the youth, it was the first time adults were invited to visit the library at night and see for themselves or experience for themselves just what some of those unexplained occurrences were. These ghost walks were so popular they are still t...
With Halloween this Friday, the Green River Police Department is encouraging pedestrians and motorists alike to use caution when going to their destinations. GRPD public relations officer Luke Benson said younger children who are trick or treating should be accompanied by an adult; while older children should always travel in groups. Motorists are encouraged to approach each intersection with extra caution, while pedestrians should only use designated crosswalks. As for costumes, Benson said if a costume is light in color it should be easy to...
A man suspected of robbing a Utah bank pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors. Robert David Bingle appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing to a felony wrongful taking or disposing or property and a misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, heroin. Bingle pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance. Under the plea agreement, Bingle was sentenced to 17 days in the Sweetwater County Detention Center with credit...
Over the course of two years, I dedicated a large amount of time to reading the complete and unabridged version of Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables.” I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I decided to read it. I had seen previews for the 2012 movie “Les Miserables” staring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway and thought to myself “Hmm. I think I will read the book first.” I dove into this decision by reading the first volume, “Fantine.” It was only after I finished...
(Correction: Play times and dates were incorrectly listed in the print version. This article was updated to reflect the correct dates and times.) The inspirational tale of Helen Keller will unfold on the stage this week. Green River High School theater students have been rehearsing since August to put on the play "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson. "The Miracle Worker" is a classic story about a teacher Annie Sullivan and the student she is assigned to teach, Helen Keller. Keller is deaf,...
Those who want to find the perfect pumpkin while helping a local church will want to stop by the Union Congregational Church of Christ Pumpkin patch. The patch, located at 350 Mansface, opened earlier in the month and will remain open until about 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. For the sixth year in a row, Green River residents will have the opportunity to look through more than 1,000 pumpkins to find the perfect one. “We have a lot better sizes this year,” UCC member and volunteer Pam Kerr said. “Last year they all seemed to be huge.” Kerr said this ye...
By STEPHANIE THOMPSON People Editor A case involving a father who was accused of burning his six-year-old boy with a cigarette lighter was dismissed. Robert William McMullan submitted an order to dismiss without prejudice in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James on a felony child abuse charge. The request was granted. Pursuant to a plea agreement with McMullan’s juvenile case, the case was dismissed without prejudice. Prior to the plea agreement, McMullan and his wife Bree attended a nurturing parenting class offered by the Sweetwater F...
By STEPHANIE THOMPSON People Editor It’s official. The Green River High School Speech and Debate Team in now ranked among the top 1 percent of schools nationwide. Last week, head coach Carina Stulken received a letter from J. Scott Wunn of the National Speech and Debate Association National Forensic League, informing them of their new ranking. “I am proud to inform you that your speech and debate program at GRHS earned significant recognition by the National Speech and Debate Association,” Wunn’s letter states. “As you know, students earn point...
A Green River man who admitted to threatening his wife with a knife was placed on supervised probation. Richard Dean Wheeler appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at change of plea and sentencing hearing to aggravated assault and battery. In exchange for Wheeler’s guilty plea to aggravated assault, he was given a three-to-five-year suspended prison sentence and placed on three years supervised probation. According to court documents, on March 1, Green River police officers responded to a call on Wilson street regarding an...
Growing up on a farm, I had a lot of childhood memories. I was hoping my children would also have some of those same memories, but that idea was crushed when my parents decided to sell their Minnesota dairy farm. They needed to; and it was time, but it was still hard to say goodbye to the old homestead. This was numerous years ago. I cannot even remember what year, but this week I was reminded that my children can still have great childhood memories without a farm. My family recently made a trip...
When walking into a library the last thing residents might expect is to hear is the sound of children singing. This may be the case with other libraries, but not the Sweetwater County Library. On Monday mornings, for about an hour, the multipurpose room is transformed into a toddler heaven. During regular toddler times, which are Mondays at 10 a.m. Becky Iwen, youth services assistant, uses "The Very Ready Reading Program" as her guide. This program encourages parents to follow seven easy ways...
An 18-year-old of man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl is once again facing possible prison time after allegedly violating his probation. Edward Charles Buckendorf, 18, appeared in the the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a change of plea hearing to second-degree sexual abuse of a minor on Aug. 28. During this hearing, Buckendorf entered a guilty plea to the felony charge under Wyoming Statute 7-13-301. This statute is designed for first-time offenders and can only be used once. Under 7-13-301, Buckendorf...
Think dementia, senior moments or Alzheimer’s disease is inevitable? Think again. Seniors wanting to learn more about how to train their brain will definitely want to attend the program called “Gray Matters: Training the Grownup Brain.” This program, which will feature three local experts, will take place Oct. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Golden Hour Senior Center. Program participants will hear about brain and health nutrition from nutritionist Shauna Erramouspe, they will learn about fitness and brain health from Lorna Lange of Synergy Fitne...
With the help of Boy Scout Troop 312, Reece Clingenpeel receives the Eagle Scout award. The Eagle is the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and is earned by fewer than 5 percent of all boys who join Scouting. A Court of Honor took place Aug. 16 at the Green River High School. During the event, many Troop 312 members and their families attended, including Joe and Denise Clingenpeel, Reece's parents and Larry and Dixie Gibson, Reece's grandparents. The Eagle Scout medal was...
This Green River High School graduate didn’t know what she wanted to do after school, but she did know what she didn’t want to do. “I didn’t want to do what everyone else does and go right off to college,” Jennie Kordus said. Knowing this, she started figuring out and researching her options, which led her to the United States Marine Corps. In 2013, she graduated from GRHS and in August of that same year she became a Marine. “I joined to do something different,” she said. “Joining the military gave me a lot more options to do things you woul...
Yes. It's that time of the year again. Flu shot time. While most of us tend to cringe at the sound of getting a shot, some think of it as a shot now, no flu later sort of a deal. According to the Center for Disease Control website, www.cdc.gov/flu, the "CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older. Flu activity is low across the United States now, but usually begins to increase in October and most commonly peaks between January and March." Sweetwater County...
The attendance was sparse for a fun event at the Golden Hour Senior Center. On Thursday, only two seniors showed up for the JELLO bird feeder event, but they sure had a good time. Carol Lowell and Barb Little were following GHSC activity coordinator Kelly Harsha's instructions on how to make bird feeders out of bird seed and unflavored Knox JELLO. First, Harsha made the JELLO. Once it was at the right consistency, not too hard and not too soft, she added the seeds. The residents took over from...
On Aug. 16, after a game of golf at a Rock Springs tournament, Danny Collins and his golfing buddies were driving along in a golf cart when a strong gust of wind came up. This is not out of the ordinary, but this gust of wind changed everything for Collins. The wind blew the driver’s hat off. In response, the driver swerved to get the hat. This reaction caused Collins, who was a passenger, to fall out of the golf cart. Collins hit his head hard on the asphalt. Shannon Selway, family friend, said he was then transported to the Memorial Hospital...
On Aug. 16, after a game of golf at a Rock Springs tournament, Danny Collins and his golfing buddies were driving along in a golf cart when a strong gust of wind came up. This is not out of the ordinary, but this gust of wind changed everything for Collins. The wind blew the driver's hat off. In response, the driver swerved to get the hat. This reaction caused Collins, who was a passenger, to fall out of the golf cart. Collins hit his head hard on the asphalt. Shannon Selway, family friend,...
A Green River woman who admitted to drugging her infant grandchild with Ambien will serve time in prison. Lisa Ann Alexander recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at a change of plea hearing to felony charges of child abuse, and two counts of distribution to a person under 18. Under a plea agreement, Alexander pleaded guilty to one count of distribution to a person under 18, the Ambien charge. The other two counts should be dismissed. Even though Alexander...
Turnout was better than expected at The Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center's open house, rummage and bake sale last week. During the busy hours of the event, people had to wait to pass each other in the hallway. At times, the hallways seemed packed with residents looking at baked goods or rummage-sale items. The CRRC made a total of $2,400. Volunteers and CRRC employees Dana Martinez and Dave Osborn were happy to help residents find what they needed at the rummage sale. "This is my...
