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Preparation and communication is the secret to cooking for large groups of people, according to Robert Adams, the new chef manager at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Unidine, the hospital's contracted food service provider, made a good choice with Adams, said Chief Clinical Officer Kari Quickenden. "We are excited to have Chef Rob on board," Quickenden said. "He is committed to taking our meal service and retail programs to the next level." Adams said he grew up with a love of cooking....
A Canada Goose spreads its wings on the Green River. More geese were seen on the river before the water froze over recently. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue this week....
Green River's new Chief of Police Shaun Sturlaugson wanted to focus on his work more than taking part in ceremonial events, but when his family had the chance to participate in a pinning ceremony, he obliged. "Shaun didn't want to do a lot of hoopla," City Administrator Reed Clevenger explained during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, where the pinning ceremony took place. Clevenger added that Chief Sturlaugson's family was in town for the holidays, so it was the perfect opportunity to have...
GHSC will be celebrating the New Year with a special lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 5. The menu will include chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits, fresh fruit, and cannoli. The event will also feature music, giveaways, party favors, and a champagne toast. Call 872-3223 to RSVP. GHSC is also starting a new activities on Wednesdays with a Show and Tell time at 11:30 a.m. This is a time to get to know the people who are at the senior center and give people a chance to share what inspires them. This is a time...
Sweetwater County's first baby of the new year has official arrived. Hayden Zumbrennen was born bright and early at 6:54 am. Jan. 1, 2024, to Monica and Alec Zumbrennen of Rawlins. He came into the world at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County weighing 8 pounds, 15.9 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the family with a variety of items for the new parents and baby. The donation included $50...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County now offers Mako SmartRobotics, an advancement in joint replacement surgery that will transform the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. Mako SmartRobotics consists of three unique components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology and insightful data analytics. The technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things t...
Through changes and triumphs, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently came together throughout 2023 to have fun, support one another, and continue strengthening the vibrant life of the community. Leadership changes The City of Green River saw some changes in local leadership this year. Police Chief Tom Jarvie retired after 31 years of service to the Green River Police Department. Captain Shaun Sturlaugson stepped up to fill the role of interim chief from April through...
We were excited to celebrate with all the families who welcomed these new little ones into their lives over the past year. Ophelianna Louise Burge (12/7/22) Hudson Tyler Yeaman (12/9/22) Grayson Klie Vaught (12/10/22) Aszlynn Laura Marie Sell (12/10/22) Ingrid Rose (12/29/22) Everly Marley Munoz (1/5/23) Oie Lynn Carpenter (1/5/23) Calliope Denise Hodges (1/9/23) Melodie Reign-Karen Arias (1/11/23) Chase Jacob Luce (1/18/23) Montgomery Parker Bracken (1/24/23) Tyler James Teuscher (1/25/23)...
Kyle Pierce and Brianna Taylor of Green River welcomed their daughter Andy Grace Pierce on December 16. McKayla and Bailey Layton of Rock Springs welcomed their son Rickie Layton on December 19....
Wyatt Carpenter visits with Santa Claus in his workshop while Elf Graci Killett listens in. "Santa's workshop" was just one of the rooms Expedition Academy prepared for local kindergarten and elementary students to visit and do festive activities in during a special Christmas event Monday afternoon. Expedition Academy students helped run the activities and work with the kids....
When Louise Laughlin told Father Denis she was planning a dinner for him before he leaves the church, he told her not to worry about cooking so much food. But Louise knew better. On Sunday night, roughly 300 people crowded into the hall at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to honor Reverend Father Denis D'Souza before he steps down from his leadership in the church in order to continue his ministry elsewhere. The turnout was certainly bigger than Father Denis expected, and even bigger than...
Congratulations to Dustin Hagemann for being the Grand Prize Winner of this year's Christmas Art Contest! Hagemann is a fourth grader at Harrison Elementary. See the rest of the contest entries in the special section in today's paper....
In keeping with the Christmas spirit, a number of local groups and individuals have recently made donations to help with community programs and important causes. Here are just a few of the donations that have been made within the past few weeks. The Eagle Riders of Post 2350 in Green River recently donated $760 to Washington Elementary for their Christmas for Kids program, and $500 to the radio station for Coats for Kids. The GFWC Women's Club of Sweetwater County always donates 10% of the...
The Andrews family was one of the many families that got to experience the Pony Express up close and personal Saturday morning. Mike, Karen, Henry, and Harper Andrews got to chat with Gary Gwin and his horse before the annual Pony Express Christmas Card Ride. The public was invited to meet the local riders and their horses, and children were given free horse rides before the riders set out. This year the Pony Express carried over 100 pounds of mail from the Green River Post Office to the Rock...
The Green River High School Theater Department continues to not only show the talent and dedication of the students, but to beat their own records. Over 30 students participated in this year's Wyoming State Thespian Festival, hosted at Casper College at the beginning of the month. "Last year we set a new school record with 19 All State awards and recognitions that were given, and this year we even topped that with now 22 All State recognitions," Theater Director Bradlee Skinner explained. Not...
Cassidy Poulsen shares her Christmas wishes with Santa Claus during the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony. The annual Christmas tree lighting took place Friday night, and the event also included s'mores, hot chocolate, Christmas Carols, and free books from the Sweetwater County Library System....
Christmas is a time for carols, both familiar and new, and for stories of redemption and healing. These songs and stories will be coming to multiple stages in Sweetwater County in the coming days with the productions of "The Forgotten Carols" by The Horizon Theater and "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" by the Actors' Mission. The Forgotten Carols Coming back for their second year producing a Christmas musical, the Horizon Theater is bringing "The Forgotten Carols" to the Broadway Theater stage....
The Rocky Mountain fur trade was the topic this week for over a hundred Green River High School Wyoming History students at a special presentation hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. Aidan Brady, the museum's Public Engagement Coordinator, was the program's presenter, and the era of the fur trade, which peaked during from the 1820s through the 1840s, his topic. The fur trade began flourishing in the early 1820s. When the demand for beaver pelts in the east and Europe skyrocketed,...
Now is the time many households are making important decisions about 2024 health coverage on the health insurance marketplace. Strict open enrollment deadlines are in play, and free assistance is available from Enroll Wyoming to answer questions and identify opportunities. The health insurance marketplace exists to increase access to quality coverage and help more people afford health plans through cost savings including tax credits. The annual open enrollment period is the time when almost all people sign up for health plans. Those wanting...
Golden Hour Senior Center will be hosting a number of Christmas activities throughout December. A Holiday Potluck Dinner will start at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 14. Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. There will also be a white elephant gift exchange. Gifts should be a $10 value, and you must bring a gift to participate. Christmas activities that must be signed up for beforehand include Ceramic Ornament Painting at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 18 and Christmas Cookie Decorating at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12. A Christmas luncheon...
Local children are invited to get cozy in their pjs and "climb on board" for a trip to the North Pole with the Polar Express Experience hosted by the Eagles Club. The experience will include a screening of the Christmas film "The Polar Express," hot chocolate to drink, goodie bags with treats to enjoy during the movie, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be keepsakes for everyone to take home, like a special train ticket. Children are encouraged (but not required) to...
It's the time of year to send Christmas cards, and the time of year for the Sweetwater County Pony Express to deliver those cards with some extra holiday cheer. The local Pony Express group will host their 22nd Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, December 9. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Cards will be stamped with a special Pony Express stamp and placed into a mochila - a special bag used by Pony Express riders, named...
Riley Menasco tries hard not to pout while visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Holiday Business Showcase at Expedition Island on Saturday. The Clauses "came to town" and visited with lots of children at the event....
Janie and Daniel Suarez of Green River welcomed their son Lucas Daniel Suarez on October 29. Alexie and Ben Cilensek of Pinedale welcomed their son Lazarus Richard Rush Cilensek on November 8. Vernon Setser III and Krista Boynton of Green River welcomed their daughter Isabella Setser on November 13. Jaclyn and Brey Edwards of Green River welcomed their daughter Charlotte Marie Edwards on November 16. Preston Portillo and Kristen Owen of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Victoria Marie Portillo on November 16....
Green River shoppers heading in and out of Smith's last Saturday were greeted at the door by young men in uniform asking if they could donate to help make sure everyone will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Many stopped to hand over bags of groceries, which quickly filled up the shopping carts with a large "Scouting for Food" sign attached. Boy Scouts of America Troop 312 helped cover Green River for the annual event. "Every year, the weekend before Thanksgiving...we get donations for the...
