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For the past 12 years, this woman has dedicated her time to making Green River one of the most competitive teams in Wyoming and that dedication hasn't gone unnoticed. Head Green River High School Speech and Debate coach Carina White recently received a letter from the National Speech and Debate Association informing her that she has received the association's distinguished service gold key. "I coach because I believe in the power speech and debate has to transform lives, help students gain...
A man from Cody is traveling around Wyoming trying to spread to word about the Fallen Biker Memorial he built. The biker memorial Mike DeGlau constructed throughout most of the summer last year is located memorial is 20 miles up the North Fork Highway near Cody, which is on the Way to Yellowstone National Park. The location was selected because DeGlau has a friend that owned a portion of land next to that highway and it's highway visible because of the traffic to and from Yellowstone National...
For the first time, Head Start hosted a Health and Safety Fair at its Rock Spring facility last week. Despite the event taking place in Rock Springs, Green River Head Start children and parents were invited to and attended the event. Erin Barbuto, Head Start family and community partnerships manager, said this event was put together by the Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee, which consists of parents, employees and community members. “In spite of the spring snowstorm, we had a good t...
It was time to recognize those who give their time to volunteering. To those who may dedicate a lot of time volunteering and for those who volunteer when they can. It didn’t matter how much time each one spent. What mattered was that they cared enough to take the time to volunteer. On Thursday, employees of the Golden Hour Senior Center took time to host a volunteer appreciation lunch for their 90-plus volunteers. Irish Kreis, GHSC activities and marketing coordinator, thanked everyone for t...
Green River elementary students used drum sticks to tap balls, their shoes or the floor in order to make music while exercising. Harrison Elementary and Washington Elementary music teacher Kathy Rath and PE and health teacher Briana Fuller taught kids at Harrison School how exercise and music can be combined to get fit and have fun by using a DrumFit kit they borrowed from Lincoln Middle School. Rath said she and Fuller were discussing how to incorporate a dance unit into PE, when Fuller told...
An interest in maps and flags at a young age led one Green River student to a passion for geography. This passion for geography has now led to a trip to Washington D.C., for Lincoln Middle School eighth-grade student Dillon Davis, who recently won the Wyoming Geography Bee. The geography took place at the Casper College March 29 and followed the same format as all other state competitions across the country. For Dillon, geography is just something he’s always been interested in. “Geography is...
For local ham radio enthusiast Richard Breininger, being elected as the American Radio Relay League section manager is a new and exciting adventure. Breininger, also known as call sign N1TEK, started the two-year team on April 1 and is already making plans on what he would like to accomplish. “I was elected in the Spring,” Breininger said. “Nobody opposed me though so it was an easy election.” Even though Breininger was unopposed, he still had to receive at least five nominations from members...
Each month, Expedition Academy High School honors a male and female student for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Dawson Heiss and Jazmin Winn were selected as Students of the Month for February. Selections come from the school's staff and student input throughout the month. When a staff member see's a student doing something good or above and beyond, the student receives a cheetah buck redeemable for a prize. Only 18 students earn this accolade each school year, with...
“Into the Woods,” a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim about wishes and what can happen when they come true, will be presented by Western Wyoming Community College’s Performing Arts Department. The performances are scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday and April 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on April 20 at 2 p.m. The story follows a childless baker and his wife in their quest to have a child. Their paths are crossed by well-known characters from the Brothers Grimm such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beans...
It was something she had always wanted to do. She knew it would be difficult, but also knew if she didn't try, it might be something she would always regret. Shelly Steadman, a former Green River resident, recently conquered hiking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, which is 19,341 feet. "The thought of climbing Kilimanjaro was a bit intimidating, but I wanted to not just see the mountain from afar but be a part of it," Steadman said. "I always figured 'one day,' but finally decided one...
Lincoln Middle School recently released its third quarter honor roll. Students making the sixth-grade honor roll are Enna Adams, Lillian Allison, Abigail Allred, Cirica Arthur, Renea Barnes, Morgan Benson, Julie Bowen, Logan Boyer, Katherine Bronstein, Allona Brown, Isabella Burgess, Owen Calzada, Zoe Castillon, Silas Chetterbock, Aubrie Clark, Haley Clevenger, Jordan Cudney, Marina Amor de la Riva, Addison Demaret, Reese Eastman, Hunter Flores, Taycie Fox, Cherelle Ginestar, Grace Gomez and Logan Gray. Also making the list are Lily Harris,...
A red carpet welcome awaited anyone walking into Green River High School Monday evening. The high school's theater department hosted a special advance performance of "Bright Star" which will have its public premiere Thursday. This show was specially geared to residents in the county with mental disabilities. Green River High School theater director Bradlee Skinner said his students realized people with those disabilities often did not come to the theater productions. "They were a group not repre...
While most were out enjoying the nice weather this weekend, employees and volunteers at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center were busy baking goodies for its sale. On Monday, tables were filled with homemade goodies. From cookies and cakes to breads and popcorn balls. There was just about something for everyone, even for those with the slightest sweet tooth. Heidi Schuh, CRRC activities director and volunteer coordinator, said because Easter is so late this year, the center felt the...
Green River student Rachel Heisinger knew she was going to attend college, she just didn’t know where to go for sure. Her mind changed quickly when Casper College offered her a full-ride scholarship. All she has to do to earn that two-year scholarship is compete on their speech and debate team. “Since this will be my first year of college, I decided Casper would be a good fit for a few different reasons,” It’s relatively close to home, they have a wonderful criminal justice program, amazing...
As the weather starts getting warmer some residents may begin thinking about what needs to be done with their garden or yards. “High desert gardening can be a challenge and wanting a pond or water feature can be complicated,” Lyneen Murphy, Green River Pond and Garden Tour director, said. This year, the community will come together on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.to celebrate a unique free event, which has drawn upwards of 300 people in the past. The tour is a one day event where gardeners from Green River and Rock Springs open their gar...
Employees of Tata Chemicals and United Steelworkers Local 15320 raised $65,446.41 for local community programs through the 2018 United Way of Southwest Wyoming workplace campaign. Tata Chemicals matched their donations dollar for dollar for a grand total donation of $130,892.82. Proceeds raised support education, health and basic needs programs in Southwest Wyoming. United Way works to ensure that children are kindergarten ready and succeed in school, have access to healthcare and are able to provide every day needs. In order to achieve its mis...
The Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County received a $1,000 donation from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation Union. Representative Stan Blake was an intricate part of this donation to support the club. The SMART Union represents seven local entities in Wyoming and is made up of hard working men and women who work as engineers, conductors, switchmen and brakemen. Local No. 1857 represents individuals from both Rock Springs and Green River. Several union member families have children that attend the Boys &...
More than a dozen children were burning energy and getting to know each other while at the Kids in Motion program Thursday. Children from birth to five years old were running around playing on obstacle courses, shooting hoops, spinning in turtle shells or jumping on the trampolines while at this triweekly program. Jennifer Spangler, who has taken her son to the program twice, said the program is a fun way for kids to get their energy out when it's so cold outside. Plus, her child has the...
Making St. Patrick's Day bracelets was as activity residents and volunteers alike seemed to enjoy. On Friday residents at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and the Villa gathered to make St. Patrick's Day bracelets. Kathy Elliott, who runs the Crafts with Kathy class, said she inherited most of the beads for the project from Jeanette Palmer, who used to volunteer at the CRRC. Each resident was given 50 beads, which were white, yellow, silver, clear and two colors of green. To...
For the 12th year in a row, the speech and debate team has taken first place at districts. The Green River High School Speech and Debate team didn’t have to travel far to claim first-place this time, since the Wind River District National Qualifying Tournament took place in Rock Springs Thursday and in Green River on Friday and Saturday. Rock Springs came in second and Natrona County took third. “We also won the debate sweepstakes award and the travel trophy for most degrees accumulated ove...
7th Ave, a group of vocalists brought together in 2016 by Chris Rupp, the founder of Home Free and the “Chris Rupp Project,” will perform March 26 at the Broadway Theater. 7th Ave presents a new sound that combines elements of pop, swing, rockabilly, country and much more. The band uses a blend of a cappella, live piano or guitar and tracked accompaniment and is aiming to reinvent and uproot the standard definitions of all of those genres and forge a new identity in the music world. The concert’s program may include “Can’t Stop the Feeling,...
The 2019 Sweetwater Board of Cooperative Educational Service Children’s Honor Choirs will present an early Spring concert Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rock Springs Junior High Auditorium. The Children’s Choir, “VOCE,” under the direction of Sarah Wessel, will offer several selections including: “This Little Light of Mine,” arranged by Ken Berg; “The Wings of Morning,” original melody by Dimitri Shostakovich, arranged and given coutermelody and additional words by Jill Gallina; “Ton The,” a French Tongue Twister, by Jeanne and Robert Gilmore, arr...
Green River High School recently released its first semester honor rolls. To make the Regular Honor Roll, students must have a 3.5-3.749 GPA on first semester grades with no “I” or “F” letter grades. They must also have a minimum of five classes with A-D grades. Students making this list are Jordon Andersen, Michial Anderson, Emmie Archibald, Shawn Arellano, Alex Atkinson, Anthony Bartolotta, Dioselyn Batista, Briana Bautista, Patience Bentley, Karlee Bode, Samantha Burrow, Lourdes Camarillo, Nathan Campos, Jacob Chavez, Ashlie Childre...
