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The Green River High School Future Farmers of America members hosted its first banquet and awards ceremony to cap off its first season. McKena Wallentine, GRHS agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, said they took this opportunity to recognize their sponsors and volunteers. They also recognized students who excelled in the agriculture class or competed on a Career Development Event Team. "CDEs build on what students learn in their agricultural-education classes and FFA," Wallentine said. "They...
A man who pleaded guilty to spitting on a Sweetwater County Detention officer will serve prison time for his actions. Keith Allen Rhodes, 40, of Rock Springs, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to five felonies, two counts of aggravated assault and battery, interference with a peace officer and two counts of aggravated assault and battery on a detention officer. The two aggravated assault and battery on a detention officer counts...
For the last decade, this teacher has inspired students to think beyond their own creative realms to make masterpieces. Shane Steiss, a Green River High School art instructor, was recently selected as the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Teacher of the Year. Shane was flattered by the award and was a little bit surprised when he received a nomination letter. When he found out about the nomination, he thought about just letting it go, but his wife Annie insisted he fill out the paperwork...
For the second year in a row, Green River seniors’ pets will receive free food, treats and toys. During the Care for Critters program this May, Golden Hour Senior Center employees encouraged visitors to help seniors take care of their pets by donating pet food, treats, toys or money for vaccinations. GHSC activities coordinator Megan Brown said prior to this, seniors who were in need of some pet assistance were encouraged to fill out an application form with information about what their pet n...
Before the famous graduation song "Pomp and Circumstance" even started playing, a couple of students could be seen poking their heads around the corner. A couple of Truman Elementary School kindergarten students kept peeking around the door frame trying to spot a relative in the gym. While the other students in Marcie Gargano, Moriah Howard and Carolyn Locker's classes waited in line behind them. When the song finally started to play, the students weren't quite sure what to do. However, a...
It’s one thing to tell a story. It’s a completely different idea to capture that story in the written form for others to read. Young writers from across Sweetwater County had a chance to put their stories down in written form for the Young Authors competition. Many of those authors showed great potential, while doing well at the state and county levels of competition. Prior to the Wyoming Young Authors Competition, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 and No. 1 students competed at the dis...
Eleven kittens and their two mama cats should have new homes thanks to the efforts of one Green River resident and two animal control officers. Phyllis Baker, who lives near Flaming Gorge Way, has a couple of cats of her own and loves them, but when she discovered two cats recently had kittens near her home, she knew she had to call Green River Animal Control. Baker said she is always getting stray cats by her house. “I think maybe people dump their cats off because they know I’ll feed the...
It may have been the first year The Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center hosted a Mother's Day lunch, but the turnout was more than expected. Shauna Erramouspe, CRRC registered dietician and dietary manager, said the two-hour luncheon, which took place Mother's Day, was a great success. Erramouspe said not only were CRRC residents invited, but their families were encouraged to come. "This is something new," she said. "We just tried it this year to see how the residents and community...
A man who admitted to having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl will serve time in prison. TJ Luna, 32, Green River, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James to a sentencing hearing to six counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor. During the change of plea hearing, which took place earlier this year, Luna pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. In exchange for his guilty plea, al...
The school year is almost over already; and I can hardly believe it. With only a couple of weeks left, my boy’s schedules are packed. John, my four-year-old going on 18, will have his last day of preschool Thursday, while Matthew, my six-year-old kindergartener will have his last day June 2. Where did the year go? It seems like yesterday I was literally chasing the bus down the street to make sure he got off of it; and now he will be attending his kindergarten graduation. With picnics, class p...
Her facial expression was that of absolute surprise when she heard her name called for the 2016 Green River Distinguished Citizen Award. As the Green River Chamber of Commerce vice president, Angela Shutran isn't new to being at the Chamber's luncheons, which take place every month. In fact, she was at the April 20 meeting to present the chamber's Red Carpet of the Year award to Judi Laughter. She had no idea she was also there to receive one. The Distinguished Citizen Award is for a Green...
Mother’s Day. The one day of the year set aside so children can show their mothers just how much they love their mothers. For me, no matter how bad of a day I am having or how terrible things seem to be, if I can’t get a hold of my husband, the next person I call is my mother. I know she will always be there to listen, be supportive, but most of all she tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear. She may be two states away, but I can always count on her. Growing up was no dif...
A Green River High School student was named the state's investment essay winner. This is the second time in a row a GRHS student has earned this distinction. Gregory Marchal, GRHS sophomore, was named the Wyoming State winner in the SIFMA Foundation's InvestWrite essay competition with McGraw-Hill Financial, in the high-school division of the Fall 2015 competition. The SIFMA Foundation's InvestWrite competition was launched in 2004. The program challenges fourth through 12th-grade students to...
Nothing says love like homemade ice cream. Growing up, I can remember the big family get-togethers we had on our small, Minnesota dairy farm. They were always a blast, even though I often had to be pulled away from the fun to take care of my chores. I can still recall how much fun they were. Usually, at these family get-togethers we would make homemade ice cream. It is something my late grandpa Otto Rahn, or Gramps, as we called him, loved to do. It's not like making homemade ice cream the way...
A man who originally claimed he was unfit to enter a plea, changed his plea to no contest and was given prison time. Raymond Price, who originally plead not guilty by reason of mental deficiency in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to three counts of aggravated assault and battery appeared in the district court again at a sentencing hearing in April. In March, Price appeared at a change of plea hearing in March for the three felony counts. During that hearing, the co...
A woman who admitted to beat her autistic child with a belt pleaded was placed on probation. Jayme R. Foster of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a sentencing hearing to one count of felony child abuse. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Foster pleaded guilty under Wyoming State Statute 7-13-301. She was placed on five years supervised probation. Under statute 7-13-301, the first-time offender pleads guilty to the felony charge, but nothing is entered. If Foster...
It's something all Minnesotans grew up eating; and if they didn't I question whether or not they were a true Minnesotan. I can recall eating this dish a lot as a kid; and I now make it for my family. The recipe has been handed down from generation to generation. Although I have never seen an actual, physical recipe, because my family always made it from memory, there are variations of it in existence. A quick search on the internet for tater tot hotdish shows numerous recipes. Of course, my...
All moms need a break. Whether they are stay-at-home mothers, part-time employees or full-time employees -- they all need a break. Luckily, a newer organization in town, can provide mothers with the well-deserved rest they need. Mothers of Preschoolers, an organization fairly new to this area, is not new to the country or the world for that matter. According to the website www.mops.org, the first MOPS meeting took place in February of 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Only eight women attended this...
Before going into the dining room, the dinner participants received a lei and they entered through a blue, beaded entry way. Once in Golden Hour Senior Center's dining room, the luau dinner guests were greeted with colorful table clothes with Hawaiian decorations on them. About 65 residents attended the luau-themed dinner and dance, which took place April 15. They enjoyed a teriyaki beef dinner, and specialty nonalcoholic drinks, including pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris, which were...
In a packed room, the dancers moved with grace and poise. Showing the audience all their hard work has paid off with a wonderful performance. Friday night at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center, CRRC residents, parents and others enjoyed several performances from Elite Dance. This event took place in the multipurpose room, which was nearly filled to capacity. However, this did not stop the dancers from putting on great performances and the audience enjoying them. "It brings some var...
A Green River Marine may have been honored by the city, but he claims one Green River volunteer is the real hero. During a recent Green River Council meeting, retired Lt. Col., Pete Bailiff was presented with a plaque. Although he was touched by the recognition for his 30 years of service, that did not stop him from taking the opportunity to recognize Green River resident Harry Holler. Bailiff presented Holler with an American Flag flown by an AH-1W Supercobra during a combat mission to provide...
Over the past two Fridays, performers from Elite Dance were entertaining residents at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. Jill Boylen, owners and teacher of Elite Dance, said it is really good for her students to get in front of a large crowd instead of just performing in front of their moms and dads. "I think it's really good for the kids, but the people there absolutely love it," Boylen said. "One lady was screaming. It's probably enjoyable for them." With more than 115...
Those who are looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day will not have to look far. All they need to do is go down to the Expedition Island pavilion between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday to find Earth Day booths, vendors and games. Jennifer Holden, public works lead operator, said she was excited to have the city's Earth Day event on Earth Day itself. "We have several new things this year," Holden said. In addition to the usual recycling games, the city is promoting a read it and seed it program. She...
A man accused of abusing his children claims the children’s bruises were from sledding; and his girl’s wrist injuries were from rubber bands. Jose Alberto Partida Sr., 34, of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at an arraignment to a felony charge of child abuse. If Partida Sr. is found guilty of the felony, he could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. According to court documents, Feb. 12, 2016, a Green River Pol...
The toddlers dancing, hopping up and down and listening to stories couldn't have cared less whether is was National Library Week. However, the adults listening to Green River Mayor Pete Rust's proclamation about National Library Week at the Sweetwater County Library Monday did seem to care and were grateful for all of the programs, like toddler time, the libraries host on a weekly basis. Library patron Kendall Valenciano said she loves how her children can interact with other children her age,...
