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It’s that time of year again. Time to make another New Year’s resolution. What will 2016 hold? I do not know, but if it is anything like this year it will not disappoint. Usually, I am all ready to make a resolution about losing weight, eating healthier and exercising. But this year, I am not so ready to hop on that exercise train again. I could stand to lose 10 pounds, but I am not sure if that is something I need to openly state that I am going to resolve. This left me wondering what some of...
As the 2016 presidential race heats up, one of the more amazing aspects of the early campaign is Donald Trump’s enduring popularity despite a number of faux pas that would have destroyed anyone else’s chances at the White House. In fact, much of what he’s said so far, including the racist and outright paranoia-fueled comments regarding immigration, have somehow caused him to have bolstered support, leading some to refer to him as “Teflon Don” as nothing seems to stick to him. Despite the influence he continues to have on the election,...
As members of the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Board of Trustees, we would like to comment on the recent county commission meeting at which hospital board members addressed the proposed ambulatory surgery center. As reported by the Green River Star, two commissioners alleged that the public is losing faith in the hospital’s administration. While the benefits and cost of the proposed ASC have been widely discussed, both in county commission and hospital board public hearings, the issue of public confidence in the administration s...
“Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age,” wrote Francis P. Church, in an editorial to a worried little girl the autumn of 1897. At the time of Virginia’s letter asking to be told the truth of whether there is a Santa Claus, Francis Church, a former Civil War correspondent, was an aging, sardonic editorial writer for the New York Sun. Reportedly, Mr. Church bristled and “pooh-poohed” the idea when his boss suggested he pen a response to eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. But then as...
I wish I could say that I had one Christmas that stood out from all the rest, but I don’t. I do not have an epic tale to tell like that of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot range model air rifle on the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” but I do have some very fond memories of what Christmas was like on a small Minnesota dairy farm with my wonderful, but rather loud, family. Of course, I remember a lot of snow. It was, after all, Minnesota. In fact, I do no...
It’s hard for me to single out one Christmas that somehow stands above all others in terms of memorable events. I’ve had a lot of great Christmases. My younger years focusing on “the haul” coming from family and Santa Claus, while the Christmas celebrations as I got older focused more on the gathering of friends and family, but no single Christmas stands out as the ultimate Christmas in my mind. Instead, there are a few things that crop up during multiple celebrations that have come to define...
I love the holidays! This is one of my favorite times of the year. The holidays are a special time to share the wonder of the season. It doesn’t matter if you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, this time of year is special. Growing up, one of my family’s favorite things to do was take a drive to look at the Christmas lights around town, and then gather at home to watch our favorite Christmas shows. “White Christmas” with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, is on the top of the list. For us, there is nothing like that wonderful finale...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2’s Board of Trustees did a good job in recognizing and prohibiting vaporizers and e-cigarettes in a series of policy updates last week. While one of the policy updates was voted down, it was done so for the right reason of bringing it in line with the other policy changes brought before the school board. It’ll be brought back and we’re sure it’ll pass next time. While some may look upon the district’s decision to take a strict stance on vaporizers as an over-reaching move, especially in the case of studen...
Now, we have a school lockout at, of all places, 6,000 feet up in the mountains, in Green River -- for possible terrorism? Baloney! A local lawyer, out walking his dog across a high school parking lot with what appears like a cell phone and a walking stick in hand is a threat? Yeah, sure. Look closer. Sounds like kids in a closet scaring themselves with ghost stories. Simply refine that photograph. It can be done, even with only a poor cell phone shot. Ask any photographer, they know how to do it! Stop raising pointless alarms when a simple...
As 2015 comes to a close, we begin looking ahead to next year and all that we’d like to accomplish. The Green River Urban Renewal/Main Street Agency will have their strategic planning session in January to set the goals of the organization. One thing we know we will be working on in 2016, is developing an Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Business District in downtown Green River. The city has been awarded a Business Ready Community Planning Grant from the Wyoming Business Council for the purpose of completing this plan. Why do we need a...
An investment scheme that’s become a cliched mystery plot attracts new interest in the digital age. Most everyone reading this will probably not know what a tontine is, but they’re likely familiar with the concept. For example, a small circle of people are in a pool to determine the inheritor of a fortune and members of that circle start turning up dead. Sound familiar? Tontines, according to the Washington Post, once represented a majority of the American insurance market, holding 7.5 percent o...
With the holiday season well under way, life may seem hectic. Between shopping, decorating, working, volunteering and going to holiday parties, stress can overwhelm what should be a time to relax and celebrate. If you’re looking for a great way to reduce your stress load this season, pick up a book and read. Reading is one of the best and fastest ways to reduce stress, according to a study by the University of Sussex. That study concluded that reading for just six minutes can be enough to reduce your stress levels by more than two-thirds. T...
Hello, Green River, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Stacey Palmer, and I am the new Young Adult Librarian at the Sweetwater County Library. I am excited to be working with Green River’s middle school and high school students at the library and through programs and events. We are always planning new things, so stop on by, say hi, and tell me what kinds of activities you would like to participate in. Since I’m new to town, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I just moved here from Los Angeles, but I grew up in Mountain Vie...
Starting anything new can be a daunting task, even something as simple as joining an organization, taking up a hobby or checking out new places. For some people, even the Green River Recreation Center could be intimidating. But don’t worry; the smiling staff is there to help. The Green River Recreation Center is not a business; it’s a part of the community. Once through the door, there are so many different areas to exercise, like the weight room, pool, gym, racquetball courts and even the fitness class room. If the exercise takes its toll or y...
A couple months ago, I was trying some new hair styles. One day, I decided to curl my hair, which is something I had not done in a very long time. As I was curling my hair, I was getting frustrated because it didn’t seem to keep the curl. I switched curling irons, and the new one was working better. After I was done, I decided to spritz my hair with spritz hair spray. I then noticed I missed a spot. So I picked up the curling iron, grabbed that piece of hair and put it into the curling iron. M...
This is how the terrorists win. Last week, a man walking his dog near Green River High School prompted the school district to initiate lockout procedures at every school in Green River, except Washington Elementary School. Our fear and paranoia stemming from the supposed threat of a mass shooting has caused us to be suspicious of everything. A man simply walking his little dog around the high school becomes a nefarious villain aiming to shoot students when looked through the lens of paranoid fear. Social media, admittedly the fastest way to...
I have several little children in my house and we enjoy our evening reading time together. One of our favorite books right now is called “It Could’ve Been Worse,” by A.H. Benjamin and Tim Warnes. The book is about a little mouse who is returning home to his mother, after a day out exploring. On the way home he encounters some trouble. Each time he is faced with a situation he grumbles and complains “why me?” What little mouse is unaware of, is that each of these seven situations he faces throughout the book, could have been much worse for...
While some of the Sweetwater County Commissioners don’t think the county should pay for its proposed justice center with bonds when it can pay for the building with cash reserves, we believe investigating and possibly using bonds to pay for at least a portion of the building will help the county in the long run. During a discussion Tuesday about alternate funding methods the county could utilize for the justice center, Sweetwater County Treasurer Robb Slaughter said the county may be in for a long economic downturn. Supposing this does h...
When it comes to the holidays, my family has a tradition – we decorate the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. At the same time, we break out the holiday music. Typically, we listen to the same two Christmas CDs that we’ve had for years. This year, however, we were able to break out of our holiday music rut, thanks to the Sweetwater County Library System. The library can help you spice up your music collection without having to spend any money. All you have to do is use Hoopla, a service that provides streaming music for the library sys...
This Thursday at 5:30 p.m. the city lights up the Mayor’s Tree in downtown Green River. Baring that in mind, we thought it might be amusing to share a bit of history about one of America’s most beloved Holiday traditions. If you are a fan of Christmas Carols you may be familiar with “O Tannenbaum,” and may even know that it’s a German carol made popular in America during the days when groups of singers went door to door serenading their neighbors or perched on bustling street corners as Christmas shoppers whirled by. But you may not know that...
Prostitution has suddenly become a more prominent crime during the past month, originally involving a bust at the Rock Springs Motel 6, and over the weekend with a sting operation conducted by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. While prostitution is a crime, we’re not sure if it should be a major focus for area law enforcement. Ignoring the moral arguments against the activity, we admit there are good reasons why a crackdown on prostitution would benefit the community. Those who engage in unsafe sexual practices can contract a variety of s...
It’s Thanksgiving, Let’s Eat! Today is the day before Thanksgiving. It is Thanksgiving Eve, if you will. Perhaps you are brining your turkey or baking that last pumpkin pie. You might be doing some last-minute house cleaning or ironing of your tablecloths. Whatever you are doing, I hope you’re taking some time to relish the holiday. Whatever traditions you hold in your own families, I’m sure they involve food. Thanksgiving, in my own family, is a time for too many cooks in the kitchen, indescribable smells wafting throughout the house, too many...
We take technological progress for granted these days. It isn’t that surprising to hear about a smaller, faster and more powerful computer, nor is it really surprising when all a person needs to do to pay for something, is to hold their phone up to a scanner. Despite that, occasionally a bit of technological improvement can take us by surprise, which happened to me during a recent visit to McDonald’s. In Green River, as well as much of Wyoming, residents are accustomed to being somewhat beh...
Fall is slowly giving way to winter and one more week until the start of the holiday season. In Sweetwater County, a majority of us are blessed in one way or another. There are good jobs here, we live in a place where a short drive means escaping civilization, and we have a lot to be thankful for. However, for some of the county’s residents, the holiday season is a difficult time. Many seniors living off of small payoffs from social security or pension plans are forced to make tough budgetary choices that can cause them to choose between n...
Dear Editor, This is the time of year when we take time to ponder the many things that we are grateful for. One of the items at the top of my list is that I have sufficient food to feed myself and my family. That is not the case with many people in Sweetwater County. Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to visit with Kathy Siler, the director of the Sweetwater County Food Bank. Since it was the second Tuesday of the month, she was in Rock Springs serving the food need of the people there. When I asked about the number of people the food bank is...
