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The Vietnam War ended 40 years ago last month, but many of the emotional scars still remain. Gen. Hank Castillon, former mayor of Green River, served during the Vietnam War and spoke to residents gathered at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Riverview Cemetery. "The Vietnam Era was one of the saddest times in American history," Castillon told the crowd. "It left many scars and still is having an impact 40 years later." Castillon said many Vietnam veterans are still bitter about returning to...
Sweetwater County will be home to a historic byway recognizing the area’s trona industry. The Trona Trail Historic Mine Byway will get recognized May 30 during a dedication ceremony at 1p.m., at Centennial Park in Green River. The byway is the latest route included in the Historic Mine and Byway Program managed by the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office. The program started in 2005 with approval from the Wyoming Legislature. The Sweetwater County Historical Museum approached the Wyoming Monuments and Markers Advisory Committee to c...
The city will host its annual Spaceport Days event June 19 and 20 according to a grant application approved by the Green River City Council Tuesday. The event will be the third annual event to bring attention to the city’s airfield south of town. It earned its unique name as a result of a publicity stunt inviting displaced residents from Jupiter to Green River after the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet collided with the planet in 1994. The spaceport has been the subject of renewed interest by both the city and a dedicated group of pilots interested in i...
Some city employees will have an opportunity to retire a little sooner than usual through an early retirement program approved by the Green River City Council last night. The program is targeted to specific employees who have a full time position at the city with 20 or more years of full time employment and are eligible for full-time retirement through the Wyoming Retirement System. The program gives the city an opportunity to reduce its workforce and evaluate positions to determine if specific jobs can be cut. The program also gives the city...
Students throughout Sweetwater County put on their caps and gowns and crossed the stage, receiving their high school diplomas or college degrees. For all of them, regardless of if it was high school or college graduation, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. High school graduates in Green River expressed interest in going to college, joining the armed forces, or getting a job. "It's a happy time for them (the graduates)," GRHS Assistant Principal Dennis Freeman said....
The Killdeer Wetlands west of Green River was recently identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The Killdeer Wetlands became the 44th Important Bird Area in Wyoming, of a total list of about 8,000 such locations worldwide. Originally known as Alkali Flats, the wetlands dried up after the Fontanelle Dam was built. In 2009, the city and its Greenbelt Task Force started diverting water into the area. The designation was awarded to the wetlands last year and is...
A flag originally flown during the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War was flown one last time before being put on permanent display at the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 in Green River. During a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, veterans gathered to show their respect for those who have died while serving their country. "We're all comrades in arms," Ted Barney, Green River city councilman and chaplain for Post 28, said. "We all took time out of our lives to serve our country." Tony...
The 2015-2016 agreement between Sweetwater County School District No. 2 and the Green River Education Association results in higher wages for teachers and other employees within the district. The agreement was approved by the school board last night and represents increases stemming from the Wyoming Legislature’s approval of an external cost adjustment for school district earlier this year. John Malone, one of the school board members, credited the GREA, as well as the Wyoming Education Association and other teacher-focused groups lobbying the...
Anyone looking at the Green River during the past week may have questioned if the river needs a new name. Dirt and sediment flowing from the Big Sandy River has caused the river to change color to a more muddy hue. The additional particulates have also affected how water treatment is conducted at the Joint Powers Water Board’s treatment facility. Bryan Seppie, director of engineering and planning for the water board, said the large spike in particulates in the water is a result of the recent spring storms occurring throughout the state. “I thi...
A new summer meal program will give kids free meals from Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Linda Martin, food service director for the district, said the district will provide free breakfasts and lunches to any child between ages two and 18 living within Sweetwater County, not just those within the district’s boundaries. The program is the result of collaboration between the district and local Housing and Urban Development-sponsored housing on Bridger Avenue. Martin said representatives from HUD wanted to initiate the program and c...
Residents at the Mission at Castle Rock care facility had a chance to have tea and celebrate an early Mother’s Day with family and friends. Kelly Williams, activity coordinator for the facility said it is their first year hosting a Mother’s Day event. “I didn’t want to do bingo again. I thought a laid-back tea would be nice,” she said. The residents have a lot of families visit on Saturdays, which was also a motivator in hosting the tea a day before the actual Mother’s Day is celebrated....
For many students and teachers, May means the approaching end of a school year and the approaching summer fun the next few months will provide. However, for a few district employees, May means the approaching end of a career and whatever opportunities that may bloom in the coming months or years. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 hosted a special retirement ceremony to help send off retiring faculty and staff with a plaque, a rose and a little bit of cake. A few see other opportunities on the horizon, like Jean Pivik and Lu Kasper. Pivik...
Green River Councilman Ted Barney suggested defunding a $24,000 budget request from the Flaming Gorge Days Committee because of their alleged refusal to waive booth fees for the city’s Urban Renewal Agency. Prior to the official Council meeting, Council members discussed funding requests from community groups during a budget workshop. Barney made his suggestion, saying he wasn’t happy with the committee because of its decision. Saying he supports Flaming Gorge Days and realizes the importance the event has to Green River’s economy, however he b...
A 19-year-old man was arrested after he and an unnamed passenger were involved in an escalating engagement with a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper outside of Green River. Ronnie Rake, 19, of Nice, Calif., was arrested Friday and plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of interference with a peace officer and speeding Monday in Judge John Prokos’ Circuit Court in Green River. Rake was sentenced to 19 days in the Sweetwater County Detention Center, with three days credit served. The trooper, identified as Richard Rhoades in the affidavit information, w...
Residents and visitors alike may have an easier time navigating Green River if it receives a grant to help pay for the placement of directional signs throughout the city. Last night, the Green River City Council voted to apply for up to $25,000 from the Wyoming Business Council’s Business Ready Community Planning Grant. Signs and way finding in Green River isn’t a new issue. The problem with navigating to certain locations was identified in the city’s “Blue Canopy” study and action plan, as well as the city’s strategic plan originally...
The New Studio collection, which contains photos encompassing nearly a century of Sweetwater County’s history, has a new owner. The Sweetwater County Historical Museum completed the purchase last week, which contains photo equipment and more than 75,000 film negatives from the early 1900s to the mid 1990s. “I’m glad this is staying together as one collection and will be available to the residents of Sweetwater County,” Brie Blasi, interim director of the county’s museum, said. Blasi said many similar collections have been split up through s...
As spring takes hold in Green River, mementos from the heavy winds and careless litterers can be seen throughout the city. Trash, often accumulating during the winter months, can be seen piled along fence lines and alleyways in Green River and in an attempt to combat the gradual accumulation of refuse, the city’s chamber of commerce will host its annual spring cleanup next month. According to Destinee Rael, the Green River Chamber of Commerce’s public relations and marketing specialist, the cle...
Students throughout Sweetwater County School District No. 2 will be seeing some new math books in the next year. Earlier this month, the school district’s board of trustees voted unanimously to purchase new math curriculums based on recommendations from a committee formed to research materials submitted by textbook publishers. According to Sheryl Wilson, the district’s curriculum director, the committee selected the “enVision Math Program” for the kindergarten through fifth grade classes, the “GoMath Program” for the sixth through eighth grad...
Kindergarten students from Washington Elementary had a chance to check out where Green River's police officers work and train Thursday afternoon. Det. Luke Benson and Det. Karl Bode treated kids with a tour of the Green River Police Department building, showing them the department's inner workings. Children were also given the opportunity to check out a police car as one of the detectives explained the importance of the equipment and why drivers should pull over to the side of the road when...
After nearly 14 years with the City of Green River, Finance Director Jeff Nieters is saying goodbye. His last day will be June 2. Nieters said he plans to move to Cheyenne to join his wife, who was recently hired as a nurse at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He said he aims to find a job in the nonprofit sector as well. "I really like Green River, but my job here is done and it's time to move on," Nieters said. He said one of the best aspects about his tenure working as the finance director...
The dust and the mud have gotten to be too much for residents along one Green River street and they’re asking the city to pave it. During the public comment portion of last night’s Green River City Council meeting, Jim Rockhold approached the governing body with a written request to pave East Third North Street. The street is more narrow than other streets in the city, often resembling an alley way than an actual street. Rockhold said he first approached the city in 2011, when he was told the city didn’t have money for a paving project. He co...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County won’t be building their proposed ambulatory surgery center in the near future. The Sweetwater County Commissioners voted unanimously against allowing the hospital to apply for revenue bonds it sought to pay for the center, which is estimated to cost approximately $50 million to build. The commissioners heard a presentation from hospital representatives two weeks ago regarding details about the bonds, but declined to act afterward in an attempt to give residents a chance to comment on the proposal. Yesterda...
It was a scene reminiscent of a victorian novel. Ornate teacups and saucers arranged on tables in intricate settings, many of which were filled with colorful and hot liquids. Large trays and platters featuring a variety of sweets, treats and finger sandwiches were lined up, ready to be served to hungry guests. However, the scene wasn’t taken from an episode of “Downton Abbey,” it was the setting of the annual Spring Fling Tea fundraiser for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary. A...
Often, when someone is dealing with the Green River Police Department, it's usually in regards to a crime, civil problem or a traffic stop. However, Thursday morning, members of the Golden Hour Senior Center Wii Bowling league had a chance to bowl with a few of Green River's finest. Golden Hour Senior Center Activities Director Megan Brown said she initially got the idea when she watched seniors in Salt Lake City take on the the city's fire department in a bowling tournament. She decided to...
Children throughout Sweetwater County had a chance to learn, volunteer and have fun last weekend. The city hosted its annual Earth Day Fair Saturday morning on Expedition Island and in the Pavilion. Aside from a variety of booths covering topics related to recycling and environmentally friendly activities, children also had a chance to make seed packets from newsprint and seed or play a ring toss game utilizing recycled bottles. Outside, children also got the chance to draw on the pavement using...
