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Despite the numbers not adding up, the Sweetwater County Commissioners approved a motion to restaff a clerical position in Juvenile Probation. With a four-one vote, the motion to restaff the position was passed. Commissioner John Kolb was the only one voting no stating if the numbers don’t add up, he can’t support the motion. According to Karin Kelly, Sweetwater County Juvenile Probation director, the request was being made after the department lost three employees. The prior secretary and the...
The virtual academy online school is allowing one junior to move at his pace and compete in martial arts. For Green River resident Timothy Radosevich, a traditional school setting wasn't going to work for him any longer. Radosevich said he first started with Wyoming Connections Academy when he was in the eighth grade. Prior to that, Radosevich was attending Lincoln Middle School. "I got really sick at the end of the year," he said. Radosevich said another reason for the change was his parents...
For Christians, nothing symbolizes to the true meaning of Christmas more than a nativity scene. Knowing this, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and parish council member, Dick Fischer, wanted to bring something special to his church. For the second year in a row, the church hosted a come to the manager event. During this event, church members are encouraged to lend the church their nativity scenes, which are then put on display. Church members and visitors alike were invited to look at the s...
The Green River High School Wolves swimming and diving team kicked off their season at a relay and pentathlon competition. “They did really well. I was pretty excited,” head coach Colleen Seiloff said. “I was just excited to see how competitive this group of boys are.” She was happy to have six of her swimmers in the top 30 at the pentathlon. During a pentathlon, swimmers compete in the 100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle. Those with the lowest...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves kicked off the season by traveling to Lyman for its tournament this past weekend. On Friday, the Lady Wolves grabbed their first win of the season in a commanding fashion, with a 57-18 win over Kemmerer. Head coach Rick Carroll said Kemmerer just got a new coach this season after the team struggled for a few years. At one point in the game, the Lady Wolves had a 40 point-plus lead and that’s when the running clock started. Carroll said a running clock d...
It was a beautiful sun-filled morning for the annual Christmas card ride. Both the horses and their riders enjoyed nice temperatures and a near windless morning. "This had to have been one of the best days we've every had," Herald Schultz, Sweetwater County National Pony Express ride captain, said. For the past 16 years, the express riders have been taking Christmas cards from Green River to Rock Springs and it always seemed like every year it was snowing, blowing or a combination or both, he...
Deciding whether or not to change the airport’s name to something more regional was a topic of discussion the Sweetwater County Commissioners weren’t ready to make a decision on just yet. During the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport manager Devon Brubaker addressed the commissioners about changing the airport’s name to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. “As the commission is well aware, we as an airport have been making significant strides to market...
On Monday morning, while temperatures were in the 20s, eight cars derailed in the Green River yard. Kristen South, Union Pacific Railroad media relations director for the Wyoming area, said at about 9:45 a.m. eight cars derailed, but remained in an upright position. This means that although the cars did leave the track, they didn't flip onto the side or roll over completely. South said she did not know what the cars that derailed contained. The derailment could easily be seen from the Greenbelt...
Around noon last Thursday, traffic on Uinta Drive was diverted and two businesses were evacuated after a contractor hit a gas line. According to Darren Shepherd, Dominion Energy Wyoming spokesman, a contractor completing work near two businesses hit a one-way feed, 2-inch plastic gas line. Those two businesses were Edward Jones and Dimensions Beauty Salon. "Gas is lighter than air and so it rises and dissipates," Shepherd said. Unfortunately, in this case the wind was blowing the gas right...
Children not only created cardboard cars with their families, but they may have created lasting memories too. Last Wednesday, children from both Green River and Rock Springs Headstart met at the Rock Springs Springs facility to eat snacks, and watch a movie in the cardboard cars they created. Students were treated to hot dogs and popcorn while they watched the movie, Erin Barbuto, Headstart Family and Community Partnerships Manager, said. Prior to the movie, children were encouraged to build a...
Oct. 5, 2017, will forever be engraved in the Johnson family's minds as the day their lives changed. Ashley Johnson said it was on that day when they found out her youngest son, James, 2, has Leukemia. She said James had caught a cold and he just wasn't getting better. In fact, the cold turned into a double ear infection that wouldn't go away even after antibiotics were being administered. Ashley said she just knew something wasn't right. Usually, when James or one of her other children would...
The parking lot was full of vacant cars, while Christmas Craft goers were busy going from room to room to look at unique gifts. On Saturday, the Golden Hour Senior Center hosted its annual Christmas Craft Fair. Each room was packed from front to back with tables full of assorted crafts, candles, nick knacks, essential oils, pottery, glasswork, fossils and Christmas decorations. Ruby Chambers of Ruby's Fine Gifts was busy selling inventory she had stored in her house. Chambers said she was there...
With a little less than a week's worth of practice under their belts, the Green River High School Lady Wolves basketball team is looking forward to their first game. Head coach Rick Carroll said the team is just getting used to playing with each other. The team's been fortunate to have six seniors returning to the team and they have been helping out the younger team members. Carroll said the practices they have had so far this year have been positive. "The girls are working hard," he said. As...
The dead trees on Little Mountain have been a concern for one Sweetwater County Commissioner for a long time, but now the whole board is ready to address the issue. During a recent Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting, the board gave Commissioner Wally Johnson permission to write a letter to the Bureau of Land Management to address the thinning of juniper trees on Little Mountain. For months, Johnson has expressed his concerns to the board, the United States Forest Service and the BLM. At...
The Rock Springs/Sweetwater County Airport’s passenger numbers are up and the manager is hoping this trend will continue. During a recent Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting, airport manager Devon Brubaker said the airport is up 12 percent in passengers compared to last year at this time. Of course, more passengers equals more revenue. Not only is the airport seeing an increase in passengers, but more passengers are paying for upgrades and more people are connecting past Denver. ...
Be careful what you wish for. We’ve all heard this phrase. It’s a cautionary phrase that for me I never thought much of until this week. On Sunday, as the long weekend was wrapping up I sort of wished that I wouldn’t have to go to work on Monday. Little did I know my wish would be granted, just not in the way I would ever want or hope. Yes. I did wind up taking Monday and even Tuesday off, but not for the reasons I would have wanted to. Nope. The flu decided to visit me. As I ran from the bed t...
With at least 35 craft vendors signed up to attend, the Golden Hour Senior Center’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is an event residents will want to attend. Acting activities coordinator Kathy McCormick said those looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind gift will not want to miss this fair. For a $1 admission fee on both Friday and Saturday, residents can look through more than 35 craft booths or visit the five food vendors. The doors will open on Friday at 4 p.m. and will remain open until 7 p...
Each year, around this time, it’s customary for one to feel the need to profess what they are thankful for. Yes. It’s Thanksgiving. For me, I am not only thankful for my faith, family and friends, but for my memories. Growing up on a small, Minnesota dairy farm, I knew what hard work was. I also knew just how special it was to actually have a day or two off from the job. Once every other year, our family would hire someone to take care of the farm while we traveled to the big city of Sha...
Sweetwater County’s full-time employees will have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving since the commissioners approved a one-time incentive. The commissioners voted Tuesday morning to allow full-time employees the option to choose between a one-time incentive of $1,000, or a one-time incentive of $500 and two paid floating holidays. The vote passed in a 4-1 vote, commissioners Randy Wendling, Reid West, Don Van Matre and John Kolb voted in favor, while Commissioner Wally J...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team came home with its first, first-place trophy and is hoping to obtain more this season. The team recently traveled to Riverton to compete in its tournament. The team took first place with 274 points, while the second-place team obtained 105 points. “There were only nine schools in attendance and so our tournament host decided to break it up to small schools, medium schools and large schools by population,” head coach Carina White said. This put...
During the Monroe Intermediate School’s program on Friday, a local veteran shared with those in attendance what life was like in the Air Force. Mary Johnson, retired United States Air Force Capt., said when she was a child all she knew about serving was that her grandpa had served in World War II. As she grew up, she was trying to figure out what to do with her life. She had a strength and she knew what is was -- foreign language. With her strength in mind, Johnson decided to visit a recruiters...
Is pumpkin spice season, also known as fall, over yet? Yes. It’s almost as if during the past few years, the flavor has taken over the autumn. It’s no longer about the leaves turning color. Nope. It’s all about pumpkin spice lattes and everything else they can make in pumpkin spice flavoring. Fall used to be a time when the temperatures would start to drop and we would trade in our flip flops for a nice pair of ankle boots, but now it’s all about pumpkin spice flavoring. Yes. The flavor that al...
The program centered around honoring those who served or are still serving in the military. On Friday, Monroe Intermediate School students hosted a program for veterans. With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, the program was hosted Friday morning. Kicking off the program, was a warm welcome from MIS principal Anne-Marie Covey. "Veterans Day isn't just one day a year, it's every day," Covey said. As Americans its important to honor the ones who have fought to ensure this country's...
In a packed dining room at the Golden Hour Senior Center, veterans were treated to a free meal and a brief service. Members of the VFW Post No. 2321, American Legion Posts No. 24 and 28 and American Legion and VFW auxiliaries were on hand to make the event special by making sure the flags were presented. Once the flags were presented, those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner." After a short video was played about the sacrifices veterans made,...
The goal is simple: send as many soldiers a Christmas card as possible. This is the same goal Green River resident Harry Holler has made for several years, however he wanted to make sure everyone knew it wasn’t just him behind the project. “There is one person I rely one more than anybody to do this,” Holler said. “That’s Lori Hastert.” Holler said for as long as he’s been collecting Christmas cards for the troops, Hastert has been helping. “I can’t say enough good things about her,” she s...
