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During Kids in Motion, the biggest task a child may have is trying to decide what to do first. With toys, blocks, balls, wedge mats, a trampoline, tumble track balance beam and more, it's tough for a child up to 5 to decide. If that wasn't enough for them to pick from there are also various instruments they can play, a tube to crawl through or a basketball hoop to throw balls through. This is what the Kids in Motion program is like. On Monday, more than 10 kids were at the Kids in Motion...
Those who want to learn the ins and outs of theater will want to sign up for Green River’s drama boot camp. Green River High School’s theater students are hosting a one-day drama boot camp this Saturday for children in third through seventh grades. To participate, children must fill out a registration form and pay $45 per camper. Forms are available on the GRHS theatre’s Facebook page. This camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the GRHS theater. At the end of the camp, students will...
A well-known performer will take the stage for the Sweetwater County Concert Association’s last performance of the 2017-18 season. On Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Middle School in Green River, Cahal Dunne, will perform. Dunne, “Ireland’s Happy Man” is a composer, classically trained concert pianist, story teller, comedian and television personality. His style is rich and deep, reflecting the many strands in his distinguished career. He has performed with Bob Hope, Al Martino, Tony Orlando and has performed for several American Pre...
In 2005, the Bigler family and OCI Chemical, predecessor to Ciner Resources, partnered to establish a scholarship to honor Terry A. Bigler and carry on his legacy. The scholarship is intended to help students enrolled at Western Wyoming Community College who are entering their second year of a degree program. The scholarship is need-based with preference given to students enrolled in either mine maintenance or trades and industry programs as well as those having graduated from a high school in southwest Wyoming. Bigler is remembered by his...
A retreat created to honor Wyoming women and their journeys from the proud moment of Women’s Suffrage in 1869 to the today’s accomplishments has been scheduled. Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism is proud to present the “Proud Wyoming Woman” Retreat, June 1-3 Rock Springs and Green River The “Proud Wyoming Woman” Retreat (PWWR) will focus on networking, arts and culture, female health and wellness activities that incorporate outdoor activities such as fly fishing, yoga, self-care, a 5k/10k race and much more. The PWWR was created and develope...
More than 80 volunteers were honored at the Golden Hour Senior Center Friday during a luncheon. Every year, the GHSC takes time to honor those who help the center out by volunteering their time to deliver meals to home-bound residents, host classes, call bingo or simply help any way they can to make the center a better place. "We cannot tell you enough how much we appreciate you," GHSC executive director Sheela Schermetzler said. She said the meagre staff of 10 could not do nearly as many things...
Children, parents and grandparents were all enjoying the Sweetwater County Library's toddler time. On Monday morning, all gathered around youth services librarian Becky Iwen to "Shake Your Sillies out" before getting into the program. To kick off the program, Iwen sings the song "Shake Your Sillies out." This gives the toddlers one last opportunity to shake that last bit of energy out of their systems before the group moves onto the next part of the program. Next, the toddlers use a scarf to...
Two Green River High School juniors were selected to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State. Mary Harris and Abby Alcorn both submitted applications to the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post No. 28 and were accepted to attend Girls State, which is scheduled to take place in June 10-16 at Laramie County Community College. According to the website www.wyamericanlegionauxiliary.org/girls-state, "The purpose of American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wyoming Girls State is...
Once again, Green River Animal Control is hosting a pet food drive for the Green River Food Bank. Animal control officer Kim Wilkins said, this is about the fourth year in a row they have hosted the pet food drive. The goal is to help those out who are in need. She said the pet food is taken to the city’s Food Bank where employees distribute it to families who are in need of pet food. Wilkins said sometimes when a family comes on hard times, they don’t have enough money to purchase pet food for...
With the parking lot at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center full, residents had no choice but to park along Highway 30 to attend the annual Easter Carnival. For the fourth year in a row, CRRC hosted an Easter Carnival for its spring fundraiser. All of the proceeds raised during the event will go to the activities fund. Marilyn Dockter, CRRC social services director, said the center used to host an annual Easter egg hunt, but then they decided to change it to a carnival because a lot of other...
Easter decorations were placed throughout Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center to get residents and children alike in the mood for the Easter Carnival. Children and their parents were bustling around the center Friday playing the games the center had to offer, buying raffles tickets for a chance to win a prize basket or making crafts. One of the most popular games at the carnival, was the cake walk. Children were encouraged to walk around a circle until the music stopped. Once the music stopped,...
Focusing on new humanitarian projects is something the sewing group at the Golden Hour Senior Center makes a priority. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a break for lunch, the sewing group meets at the GHSC. The group varies from week to week. Some enjoy coming in the morning, while others prefer the afternoon. Regardless of what time they come in, they are ready to create items for others. The items they sew for others have been come to be known as their humanitarian projects....
Her name is Samantha and lived in New York in 1904. Samantha is the fourth American Girl doll on loan in the Sweetwater County Library's collection, joining Kaya, Kit and Josephina. The American Girl dolls are constructed to reflect multiple ethnicities and time periods throughout American history. Josephina is from New Mexico in 1824, Kaya is a Native American from 1764 and Kit lived during the Great Depression in 1934. There's also a line of dolls offered reflecting contemporary life....
Micki Gilmore wants to help the library she’s loved and worked at. Gilmore was a librarian at the Sweetwater County Library in Green River and was instrumental in developing a number of beloved library programs, including the popular ghost walks and medieval faire. Gilmore retired last year, but has always wanted to help the library. This desire led her to form the Green River Library Volunteers group, which aims to support Green River’s library. The group is a subcommittee of the Sweetwater Cou...
Tap, tap, tap, tap. This was the sound coming from one of Harrison Elementary School's rooms Thursday afternoon. The students in music teacher James Themig's class were playing on beat buckets, which looked like they were made from old coffee cans. "The coffee-can drums are called 'beat buckets,' which were introduced to me by Artie Almeida, who has published several music education books," Themig said. Themig said Almeida led the elementary sessions at the Wyoming Music Educator's Conference...
When Mike Bond was watching a Facebook series he never thought it would translate into him wanting to start a nonprofit organization, but it did. The show Mike was watching was called "Returning the Favor" with Mike Rowe. During Season 2: Episode 9's Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Rowe visits Luke Mickelson who started Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization whose mission is to ensure no child in their town has to sleep on the floor. This organization is based out of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mike said he...
Thespians, musicians and vocalists will hit the stage during the Green River High School's rendition of School of Rock. This musical is about an overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn, who is played by Wolfgang Dittman. Finn gets kicked out of his bar band and desperately needs to find work. He poses as a substitute teacher at an elite, private elementary school where he exposes the children to hard rock. The musical is scheduled to take place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m....
The Green River High School Speech and Debate Team took first at districts and qualified 13 students to go to nationals. The WindRiver District Tournament took place in Rock Springs this weekend and the GRHS team was ready. In a dominate fashion, they took first place with 107 points, Natrona County came in second with 77 points and Jackson grabbed third with 75 points. “The district tournament was difficult and as challenging as expected,” assistant coach Jason Grubb said. “Students were at th...
One Green River High School student is on track to receive one of the most prestigious scholarships available to seniors. Victoria Allen was recently named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. While speaking to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees last week, GRHS Principal Darren Howard spoke briefly about Allen and her nomination. Howard said he and Vice Principal Joe Hamel met with Allen two weeks ago to speak with her about the added school stresses she...
Green River authors fared well in the countywide young author’s competition. Hundreds of entries from both school districts were narrowed down to only 34 entries that will advance to state. Fredrick Schwartz, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 young authors coordinator said, Green River will have 15 students advancing to state, while Rock Springs will have 19 and Holy Spirit Catholic School will have three advancing in the state’s Young Author Awards competition. “I am continually impressed with number and quality of the entries every...
Three Green River High School teams returned from state after competing at state last week with trophies in hand. According to the Wyoming High School Activity Association's website, the cheerleading team came home state champs after taking first-place in the 4A Division Cheer, Non-stunt and they took third place in 4A All-Girl Cheer. Meanwhile, the Green River Wolf Pack Dance Team came home with a third-place finish in 4A Hip Hop Dance and fourth place in Jazz. As for activities, the GRHS...
Simple movements are now being used to help one prevent themselves from falling. These movements are what Mary Grubb is now teaching seniors at the Golden Hour Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:20 a.m. in the Tai Chi moving for better balance class. On Monday, Grubb was busy showing the participants how to walk from heal to toe. Once the participants got the hang of it, Grubb took them out into the hallway to practice. "This is what you should be practicing at home," Grubb said. The...
Second place wasn't what the Green River High School Speech and Debate Team expected to get at the state competition, but that's over and they are now focusing on districts. "They were disappointed. It wasn't the result they were hoping for, but there is some great competition throughout the state," assistant coach Jason Grubb said. "It is a difficult tournament. We have been trading off first-place finishes with Cheyenne East all season at various tournaments. They had a good state tournament."...
The annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser is over for another year, but for Green River High School Student Council Sponsor Amanda Santhuff, she is sad it has ended. “Personally, I love the two hectically busy weeks, so I feel a little sad once it’s over,” Santhuff said. “I think for the students it definitely feels like a relief!” She said the student council takes a short break to allow everyone to catch up with their lives after the busy two-week fundraising period. After a couple of weeks, Santhuff...
