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Elementary students learned at a young age how to present information they gathered to an audience. Last week, students in Brittney Montgomery and Phyllis Timmons' first-grade classes at Harrison Elementary School participated in a wax museum. "During this event, students were presenting monologues on the animals they have been researching," Montgomery said. "The idea stemmed from one of our writing standards on research. Students are expected to be able to write an informational story or...
Over the years, the Mother's Day Tea at the Golden Hour Senior Center has grown. This year, about 130 attendees joined in celebrating Mother's Day at the center by having tea and eating numerous desserts and finger sandwiches. One group of ladies were sitting at the table decorated with pink tablecloths and pink rose centerpieces and discussing how the Mother's Day Tea started. While snacking on thumbprint cookies, scones and lemon bars, GHSC patron Ann Lowe said she could remember the very...
Children of all ages were using the force to navigate their way from activity to activity at the May the Fourth be with you event. On Saturday afternoon the Sweetwater County Library hosted a May the Forth be with you event to celebrate the Star Wars franchise, which is known for the line "May the force be with you." At this event, children had the opportunity to make a BB-8, a droid character in the Star Wars franchise, make a Jedi training manual, create a lightsaber bookmark or pose for...
At the April 12 Martin Methodist College annual Honors Convocation, two students, athletes Teven “Drew” Nipper of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Aubriana Schneider of Green River, were recognized as joint recipients of the prestigious MMC Alumni Association Exemplary Student Award. The MMC Alumni Association Exemplary Award is presented to students who, in the opinion of the Alumni Council, have exhibited through word and deed one or more of MMC’s core values of nurture, honor, diversity, and compassion. Students are nominated by faculty members, coach...
Western Wyoming Community College hosted the Percy Hadley Welding Contest on April 12 and three Green River students took the top spots. The Percy Hadley Welding Contest is an annual high-school welding competition hosted by Western. Each high school in Western’s service area is allowed three senior competitors. The 13 high school students who competed came from Rock Springs, Green River, Big Piney and Greybull. The contest consists of a written exam and a practical welding project. Welding inspection students, those who receive 60 hours of w...
Katie James, a 2015 Green River High School graduate, who is currently studying at the University of Wyoming, was named the Outstanding Physical Education Major of the Year by the Division of Kinesiology and Health. This award is presented to one of the top physical education majors in the state of Wyoming. James was presented the award at the annual DKH awards banquet April. James is the daughter of Casey and Aaron James of Green River. She is the granddaughter of Kathy and Tom Ellis of Rock Springs. In May of 2019, James will graduate from...
Thanks to a local group, many organizations received monetary donations. The St. John’s Episcopal Thrift Shop committee recently met to determine which organizations would receive money the shop raised by selling clothing and other items. Thrift shop member Angie Bennett said the committee meets monthly, but once a year they discuss where they would like they would like to donate their funds. Bennett said some of them are the same every year, while some news ones are added or taken off of the l...
Western Wyoming Community College will begin offering an associate of science degree in Paramedicine starting August 2019. Western’s faculty have developed a learning environment fostering communication between students and faculty. The EMS practice, like all medical fields, is ever-changing. The faculty utilize active student learning to promote competence and students are given opportunities to practice skills in a variety of hands-on settings where people need care. The associate of science degree in Paramedicine enables students to seek emp...
Sweetwater Board of Cooperative Educational Services will present students of the After School String Program in concert Monday at 7 p.m. at the Rock Springs Junior High Auditorium. The open and free to the public event will feature violin students of Green River and Rock Springs presenting solo and ensemble performances will be: Ashlyn Piaia, Reghan Obray, Nevaeh Bryant, Taylor Burnham, Sally Lew, Sophia Millens, Brook East, Adelyn Welchman, Mari Atwood, Trinady Beatty, Korbyn Carpenter, Lilia Faudoa, Kiera Forbush, Laura Ramos, Tayla Heer,...
The Wyoming Writers Conference is scheduled to take place in June and those interested in attending can start registering May 15. Brad Wilson, professor and director of the University of Wyoming’s creative writing program, will deliver the keynote address during the 2019 Wyoming Writers, Inc., conference. His presentation, “You’re Talking to Yourself,” will be given during the conference banquet June 8. Watson’s writing has been honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National Endowment of the Arts, and the Guggenhei...
Tata Chemicals hosted a successful diaper drive for United Way of Southwest Wyoming Community Diaper Bank. During the Diaper Drive, 1,049 diapers and $2,500 in funds were donated by employees of Tata Chemicals and United Steelworkers Local 15320. As a generous gesture, Tata Chemicals matched employee contributions to bring the total to $5,000 collected. All monetary proceeds and diapers collected during the drive will benefit the United Way of Southwest Wyoming Uinta County Community Diaper...
Three teenagers’ families are hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for a trip and a service dog. Jaron Shereda and Timmy Golightly are trying to raise money for a trip to New York City to attend the Open Jar Acting Institute. While on this trip, both Green River High School students will have the opportunity to attend five days of high-intensity workshops in acting, singing, dance and audition techniques. All of these workshops will be taught by Broadway professionals. They will also have th...
Two Green River High School students are trying to raise money to get to Broadway for the experience of a lifetime. Both sophomore Jaron Shereda and freshman Timmy Golightly have been accepted to the Open Jar Acting Institute out of New York City. They will join 58 others students from across the country who were accepted into the nationwide program. According to the website www.openjarinstitute.com, Broadway professionals will teach five days of high intensity workshops in acting, singing...
A Green River High School sophomore is trying to raise money to pay for a service dog to help her manage her Type 1 diabetes. "I was diagnosed Oct. 5, 2017, with Type 1 diabetes," Mya Tollefson said. "My pancreas was attacked by my body and not working, so I have to take insulin." While Tollefson was at school, her friend, Delaney Gardea, was telling her about service dogs that can detect when someone' blood sugar is too low or too high. "I didn't know what she was planning," Tollefson said. "I...
For 10 single mothers, it was an evening to show family members and the community how important the Climb Wyoming program is to them. Climb Wyoming is a nonprofit organization that provides free job training programs for single mothers. They have trainings available in Rock Springs, Jackson, Gillette, Laramie, Cheyenne and Casper. According the Climb Wyoming's website, "On average, Climb graduates more than double their monthly income, reduce or remove their need for government assistance, and...
One city resident’s work at clearing snow and ice along a portion of Flaming Gorge Way was recently recognized by the Green River City Council. Throughout the winter and early spring months, Aaron Slaton of Daily Knead Bakery would spend mornings chipping away at ice and snow that developed along the sidewalks near the bakery, clearing a walking path along the sidewalk. “My goal is to make to (Gordon) Gunter’s garage,” Slaton said. Slaton would work on breaking ice for the entire block. He said...
Once again, the Golden Hour Senior Center is participating in the Care for Critters program. According to a press release, the Care for Critters program helps seniors pay for food, vaccines and other items for their pets through donations, as well as funding from AARP Wyoming. This year’s Care for Critters event is scheduled for April 22-May 17. GHSC activities and marketing coordinator Irish Kreis said the center currently has 72 tags filled with requests from 34 pets. Kreis is encouraging resi...
Prior to even entering the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center, one could tell it was going to be busy. Cars not only filled the CRRC's parking lot, but were parked on both sides of Uinta Drive and up Indian Hills Drive. Inside, the center was packed with children and adults trying to get to the various activities, including a bunny tail toss, pin the tail on the bunny, cupcake walk, fishing booth and craft making. Children also had the opportunity to pose for photos with the Easter Bun...
A Green River woman who has volunteered a half-century of her time towards helping the community was named Green River's 2019 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. During the Green River Chamber of Commerce's April luncheon, Gayle Bacila received the honor. Bacila, who thought she was at the luncheon to learn more about the chamber's flag committee she volunteered for, was surprised when her named was called for such a prestigious award. "I was floored," Bacila said. "I thought I was just going to...
It was his first time visiting Wyoming. For American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad, it may be a year of firsts. Since his election on Aug. 30, 2018, at the American Legion National Convention, Reistad has been traveling. Reistad said he will travel 350 days out of the year as National Commander and he only had one break, which already took place around Christmas. “I will visit hopefully every state,” Reistad said. “My family accepts what I am doing. My wife is my greatest advocate a...
In accordance with the Constitution, the Young WyoDem Executive Committee are holding officer elections at 10 a.m. April 27 at the University of Wyoming Extension Agricultural Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, in Casper. Young WyoDems, between the ages of 14-35 can vote in-person or by phone. Any Young WyoDems interested in running for executive committee positions or introducing resolutions or amendments to the bylaws must declare so by 10 a.m. April 26. The Young Democrats of Wyoming will host its elections at the Wyoming Democratic...
After taking a year off, WyoCon will be back this Saturday. WyoCon is Sweetwater County’s annual fan and pop culture event. Hosted by the White Mountain Library, WyoCon allows fans from the region to gather and share their love off all things geek. The event will feature screenings, panels, cosplay and will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free. There will be several vendors on site selling their best pop culture wares and refreshments will be available. People are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite c...
