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The Sweetwater County Concert Association will kick off its 75th year concert season with Six Appeal. During the 2014-15 season, the concert association has four concerts slated. The first concert will showcase an award-winning male a cappella vocal band, Six Appeal. They began as a collegiate hobby in 2006 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Performing around campus was a great way to relax from classes, create a new sound on campus, and yes, meet girls. As the group evolved into a professional ensemble in 2010, Six Appeal began to...
Friday night is senior night for the Green River High School volleyball team. Kasey Turnbull, Sarah Herd, Shannon Hlad, and Jenny Dunham will all be playing their last regular season home game Oct. 24 against Riverton. The varsity game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Green River will be looking for their second conference win of the season. The Lady Wolves are currently 8-17 and 1-8 in the 4A West. Their score last night at Evanston was not available at press time. Last week, Green River had the tough task of playing against top ranked Natrona...
With paintings that depict everything from realistic landscapes to abstract images, local artist Angie Bennett describes her artwork as symbolic, decorative and traditional. Bennett’s artwork is on display through the end of October at the Sweetwater County Library. “I enjoy many subject matters, media and art styles from traditional to abstract,” Bennett said. “Although the majority of my work is in watercolor, some paintings have been painted with iridescent oils or watercolors. The sparkles in the paint appeal to my decorative instinc...
Growing up in a smaller town, younger kids often times idolize high school students. Regardless of it being an amazing football player or a great actress in a play, the kids marvel at a chance to see their hero perform. Earlier this month, local kids not only got a chance to meet the Green River High School cheerleaders, they were also able to learn from them and perform before a Wolves football game. The performance was the culmination of the 2014 Kids Camp where the students learned from...
Fisheries biologist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are going to collect kokanee salmon eggs on Flaming Gorge Reservoir in an effort to help bolster the Gorge kokanee population and to establish additional spawning runs in other waters across the state. The spawning operation and camps will be set up at Brinegar’s Ferry boat ramp and across the reservoir at the Upper Marsh Creek boat ramp. Green River Fisheries Biologist Joe Skorupski said the Game and Fish Green River fisheries management crew and the statewide spawning crew will b...
Project Learning Tree and Project WILD have teamed up to offer a fun, hands-on workshop offering instruction in all of these curricula for formal and non-formal educators. The two-day workshop will take place at the Green River Region Office of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. The Game and Fish office is located at 351 Astle Street in Green River. Preregistration is required. The cost is $45 per participant and includes six curriculum guides, activity materials, and snacks. Participants will have to...
With Halloween just around the corner, many are planning their trick or treating event. Some may not need look any farther for plans. Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and Mission at the Villa will be hosting its annual community trick or treat night. This has become a cherished event for the residents beginning as a couple of residents sitting at the front door handing out candy and evolving to the point of all interested residents offering candy to trick or treaters as they come through the multipurpose room. Mission is happy to...
The mayor of Bairoil was recently charged with two counts of nepotism in a case accusing the mayor of hiring family members to municipal posts. Sue Rigano was served with a summons Tuesday following the Sweetwater County Commission meeting in Green River. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, nepotism is a misdemeanor that carries a possible maximum possible penalty of a fine of not more than $1,000. Nepotism is part of the Ethics and Disclosure Act under Wyoming statute. The penalties section under the act also specifies that ...
Questar Gas is requesting a decrease in its Wyoming natural gas rates. If the request is approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission, the annual bill for the typical residential customer will decrease by about $22 beginning Nov. 1. “Abundant natural gas supplies continue to reduce the price we pay for natural gas to serve our customers,” said Craig Wagstaff, executive vice president and COO of Questar Gas. “We’re maintaining rates that are among the nation’s lowest while improving our distribution system and encouraging customers...
With Halloween right around the corner, kids are picking out costumes and getting ready for Trick-or-Treating and annual Halloween parties. But why should the kids have all the fun? That’s the idea behind the “Come As You Aren’t” costume party fundraiser that is being put together by the Sweetwater County Library Foundation. The party is for adults and is from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 11 at the Outlaw Inn in Rock Springs. Tickets are $25. Laura Habibi, Sweetwater County Library Foundation Board of Directors president, said the foundation was loo...
STAFF REPORT The Green River High School boy’s finished in the middle of the pack at the 2014 Wyoming State Tournament in Gillette. The squad finished ninth out of 16 teams. Number one singles player Taten Knight ended the season with a 1-2 record at the state tournament. After losing a close three-set match to Campbell County’s Aaron Swan, number two singles player Alexander Marchal rebounded with two victories, but was eliminated from placing after a loss to Mark Menghini of Cheyenne Central. He finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. Aft...
The Green River Grapplers are excited to be entering another season of USA Wrestling. After a highly successful 2013-2014 season, the grapplers look forward to this upcoming season and continuing what has been a tradition dating back to at least 1971. According to Roy Lloyd President of the Green River Grapplers, their success over the years has truly hinged on the history of the program and all those that have passed over the grapplers’ mats. He said the high school wrestling room has a banner of the many champions that have wrestled at Green...
Green River High School students recently assisted the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with collecting Russian olive and tamarisk growth information along the Green River through town. Biology teacher Allison Baas said her college prep biology class has assisted with the data collection for the past three years as part of their ecology unit. "The class submits their data and findings to the Game and Fish to allow for observations of trends in vegetation along the Green River," Baas said. "This...
STAFF REPORT The body of a 69-year-old fisherman who search and rescue volunteers have searched for since the beginning of the month was recently recovered. The fisherman from Riverton, Utah, Charles Darrell Thomas, was missing after an inflatable boat he and his 62-year-old girlfriend were sharing capsized on the Flaming Gorge Resevoir. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office in Daggett County, Utah reported his body was at 5:40 p.m. using side scan sonar. Using a remote operated vehicle, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office was able to confirm the...
The current exhibit at the Community Fine Arts Center is the dramatic photography of Utah artist Brett Mosley. A closing reception for the public will be Oct. 4 from 2 -4 p.m. Born 1963 in Ogden, Utah, Mosley’s interest in photography was introduced to him by his father who occasionally dabbled in the art form during Mosley’s youth. Mosley inherited his father’s camera equipment after his passing in 1989. Mosley’s true awakening and growth in the world of photography started after his father-in-law showed him how to use his equipment to its...
The season is quickly coming to an end for the Green River High School tennis team. While the team started their 2014 season less than a month ago, they will start the conclusion of their season this weekend at the regional tournament in Laramie. Last Saturday, Green River concluded the regular season with match ups against Cheyenne East and Cheyenne Central. In the matchup against Central, Green River won two of five matches against the Indians. Number two singles player Alexander Marchal picked up a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Mark Menghini....
The body of a missing woman from Illinois was recovered last week, according to a press release from the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. The body of 28-year-old Teresa Withers was found at Barrel Springs Draw Wednesday morning by members of Sweetwater County Search and Rescue. According to the release, Withers died as a result of exposure and hypothermia, with Sweetwater Coroner Dale Majhanovich commenting that evidence of any foul play was not evident at the location of Withers’ body. An autopsy took place Sept. 11. According to the pre...
Staff Report It has been an eventful year for the Family Medicine clinic at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. The clinic moved into their new location in the Medical Office & Physician Clinic, on the campus of the hospital, in mid-summer and have also increased the size of their team to four Family Medicine providers. This past month, Dr. Michael Bowers and Dr. Brytton Long joined Dr. Steven Babcock and Dr. David Dansie at Memorial Hospital Family Medicine. They both recently moved to the area after signing with MHSC and have already...
Staff Report Residents opening their water bill this week may have been dismayed at the suddenly high amount they were being charged. Councilman Tom McCullough said he received “many, many complaints” from residents complaining of a $30-40 increase on their water bill. McCullough said his bill also featured the sudden increase. According to Acting City Administrator Chris Steffen, the problem came about due to an employee taking time off and ultimately reading the water meters later than usual. This resulted in the city billing on a 42-day cyc...
A Green River High School student will compete in the Miss Teen Wyoming Pageant this weekend. JodiRae Orton, the daughter of Greg and Joanna Orton, is excited to make the trip to Casper for the competition. Orton, a senior, will represent Green River at the Miss Wyoming Teen USA competition. Orton has been involved in indoor and outdoor track, cheerleading and is currently on the GRHS dance team. She also worked at the Green River Recreation Center as a swim instructor and was involved in the Nu...
The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced that Green River High School student Alexander J. Marchal has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. "On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard...
While last week’s Rock Springs Quad swimming event had four teams competing, the final results came down to a battle between the host Tigers and the Green River Lady Wolves. While Rock Springs was able to edge Green River in team points 388 to 346, the Lady Wolves were impressive with several high finishes at the event that also included Lyman and Kemmerer. A Green River swimmer finished first overall in four events including a spectacular day from freshman Jesse Lauze who finished first in the 200-yard IM and the 100-yard breaststroke. A...
It was a clean sweep for the Green River High School tennis team. Competing last Saturday against Torrington in Rawlins, the Wolves boys and girls team both picked up 3-2 wins over the Red Raiders. The boys were led by their three doubles teams who each picked up a victory. Playing at number one doubles, Jacob Lock and McCaden Mikesell defeated Zach Posten and Mondell Tolman, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. The number two team of Adrun James and Brandon Lee beat Jon Cummings and Hunter Ostler, 6-1, 6-0. Cody Lee and Brenden Bloomquist picked up a 6-4, 6-2 win...
Looking to buy a business? The world’s largest trona mine is now for sale. News of FMC Corporation’s $1.8 billion purchase of Cheminova, a Danish crop production company, was also bundled with an announcement that the company plans to sell its mine west of Green River. In a public announcement Monday, the company announced it would use funds generated from the sale of its FMC Alkali Minerals division to reduce the debt it will incur from the Cheminova purchase. FMC announced plans to split the company into two entities last March by cre...
Bones can tell a lot about a person's life. Looking at a person's bones is a way to tell if they had diseases, breaks or other lifestyle issues that may have impacted their life. Residents who would like to learn more about bones will want to attend local geologist and anthropologist Charlie Love's upcoming program at the Sweetwater County Library. On Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Love will present "Snaggle-Tooth Sal: Who Was That Lady?" The free program focuses on forensic anthropology. "It's the...
