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It's been 13 years since Green River won the Ron Thon wrestling tournament in Riverton. This past weekend, the GRHS varsity wrestling team broke the streak, took first place and won the tournament. "I am proud of the boys for winning the tournament," head coach Marshall Rhodes said. "Green River hasn't won that tournament since 2003 and that is a great accomplishment." Green River entered 20 wrestlers into the varsity tournament, and placed first out of the 38 teams competing. The tournament...
A Green River man who was indicted for first-degree murder Wednesday could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of the crime. Jacob Anglesey, 34, of Green River, was indicted by a grand jury convened by Judicial District Court Judge Nena James for the 2009 death of Konnor Allen, a 2-year-old boy. According to information released by the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office, on March 9, 2009, emergency crews responded to Allen’s home in Green River after receiving a call from A...
The Green River High School varsity basketball team fought to keep the lead Friday night. They played against Natrona County High School in Casper, leading the game all through the first quarter. Natrona would take the lead at the end of the second quarter, which they would hold on to for the rest of the game. Chance Hofer scored 14 points for the team. Hunter Spartz made 15 points during the game, his personal high of the season. “We outscored them 22 to 13 in the fourth quarter, but it was t...
In sports, it’s easy to get hung up on numbers displayed in the win-loss column. It’s easy for athletes of all levels to stop looking at their opponents as other people and simply regard them as a roadblock to be overcome. During a game at Natrona County High School last week, the Green River Wolves basketball team rose above those petty points of view and showed respect to an opponent’s coach during a difficult time in his life. Coach Laurie Ivie said Natrona’s assistant coach, Josh Anderso...
A runner from Green River High School will return to some familiar surroundings once he starts classes at Montana State University-Northern, this fall. Curtis Westenskow signed a letter of intent to join the university’s cross country team Friday and plans to run distance events as a MSU-N Polar Bear. For the Westenskow family, Curtis’ signing signifies a return to MSU-N. Westenskow’s grandfather taught foreign languages at the campus in Havre, Mont. and members of his family still reside in the...
Junior guard Jason McManamen made a career-high six threes and the University of Wyoming men’s basketball connected on 20 as a team to set team and facility records during an 84-65 dismantling of Utah State on Saturday afternoon in the Arena-Auditorium. The 20 triples from the Cowboys (12-13, 5-7 MW) also tied the Mountain West’s single-game record and tied for the most in an NCAA game this season. The Pokes led the Aggies (11-11, 3-8 MW) by just one at halftime, 38-37, but exploded out of the gates in the second half with a 21-2 run to bui...
The Lady Wolves basketball team continue struggle as their season starts to wind down. The girls lost both games in Natrona County last weekend, losing 66-42 to Natrona County High School Friday and 57-37 to Kelly Walsh Saturday. Playing without the Lady Wolves’ point guard Taylor Stoeger due to injury, head coach Rick Carroll said the team had to play girls in other positions. However, despite that challenge, poor ball handing would haunt the Lady Wolves throughout the weekend. “We just did...
Green River seniors were getting ready for the big game Friday. During the Golden Hour Senior Center's regular lunch, prizes were given out and seniors enjoyed a Super Bowl themed lunch. GHSC Activities Coordinator Megan Brown said throughout the entire NFL football season, the center hosts a pool. The winners of that pool received a reusable grocery bag with their favorite team's logo on it. Last year, Brown handed out key chains, but thought the grocery bags would be used more. Brown said...
It was an honor for six Green River High School choir students to attend All-State a few weeks ago. Those attending All-State Choir, which took place in Cheyenne, were soprano, Kinzie Buggy, altos, Katelynn Carter and Kayla Gibson, basses, Will Higbee and Michael Montoya and tenor, Dallin Hoyt. Leah Hoblit, GRHS and Lincoln Middle School music teacher, went along with the students. “Kayla Gibson made All-State all four years in high school. That’s a rare occurrence. It’s not an easy thing to ac...
Another long weekend is done; and another first-place finish accomplished. This past weekend the Green River High School Speech and Debate Team made its way to Jackson for its tournament. Green River was not the only Sweetwater County chool in attendance, but that did not stop them from taking first place with 66 points. Rock Springs grabbed second place with 51 points, and Natrona County took third with 35 points. “The team is excited and motivated about the last few wins we have had. As we mov...
Impressive and artistic sculptures, carved from solid blocks of ice, will await residents when they visit Expedition Island this weekend. The 2016 Crystal Classic Winter Festival takes place Friday and Saturday at the island. While the ice carving is the most visible of the festival's activities, a number of other events will take place as well. Many activities are aimed at all ages, while some are aimed at the adults. Many activities are also free to attend. "It's a very family-based event,"...
Take a sip, take a bite; and then leave a bit of money for music enthusiasts. The Sweetwater County Concert Association will sponsor the 20th annual Bite Night Food and Beverage Show Feb. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Ballroom. This event will feature entertainment by "Don't Quit Your Day Job!," a vocal ensemble consisting of Marlys Cicsar, Jill Carpenter, Mike Curtis and Bill Hoyt. Also providing entertainment will be Joe Barbuto and Friends. Master of ceremonies for the evening will be...
Frank and Gloria Reyes will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The Reyes' were married Feb. 11, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Church in Green River. They owned and operated Frank Standard for 30 years. Children are Diane and son-in-law Jerry Ashley, Fran and son-in-law Darren Gregory, Yolanda and son-in-law John Flores. Grandchildren are Amber and Jarod Mann, Chad and Stephanie Ashley, Candace and Austin Wuolle, Clairissa Gregory, Ruben and Brittany Flores, Johanna and Manuel Lucero,...
Abraxxis Max Martinez Salvador Martinez and Abby Dumas of Green River recently announced the birth of their son Abraxxis Max Martinez. He was born Feb. 3, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Hazel Noel Williams Brant and Jessica Williams of Lucerne Valley Marina recently announced the birth of their daughter Hazel Noel Williams. She was born Feb. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Jack Connor Thomas Shaun and Jacqui Thomas of Rock Springs recently announced the birth of their son Jack Connor Thomas. He was born...
Northwest College named 394 to its 2015 fall semester honor rolls. Students qualifying for the Vice Presidents Honor Roll completed the same level course work with a minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Green River resident Harold Christensen made the Vice Presidents Honor Roll....
Give the next project or business a boost with the Green River Community Chest. The Green River Community Chest, a nonprofit 501 (C) 3 organization, has been in existence since 2007. The Community Chest is a totally autonomous entity formed for the purpose of aiding entities such as the Green River Art’s Council, the Sweetwater Mountain Bike Association, the Green River Chamber of Commerce, Green River URA/Main Street Agency and other charitable organizations that are not 501 (C) 3, but fit the criteria in education, for public good, youth a...
Ronald Lee Bingham, 57, of Green River, passed away Feb. 2, 2016 at his home. A lifelong resident of Green River, Bingham died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Nov. 25, 1958 in Rock Springs, the son of Francis Bingham and Phyllis Peterson Bingham. Bingham attended schools in Green River and was a 1977 graduate of Green River High School. He also attended various classes in drinking water, waste water and welding. He married Joanne Charline Leblanc Bingham in Lynn, Mass. on Sept. 29, 1...
Steven Thomas Grosenick, 43, of Green River died Feb. 2, 2016 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He was born Oct. 18, 1972 in Flagstaff, Ariz. the son of Steven Roy Grosenick and Rebecca Denise Medlin Grosenick. He attended schools in Flagstaff, Ariz., and graduated from Coconino High School with the class of 1990. He later attended WyoTech in Laramie. He married Judy Ann Hickman Aug. 7, 1992 in Laramie. He was employed as a letter carrier for the United States Postal...
G. Irene Giles Miller, 93, of Watseka, Ill., passed away Feb. 2, 2016 at Gilman Health Care Center in Gilman, Ill. She was born April 6, 1922 in Onarga, Ill., the daughter of Lawrence M. and Susie E. Barnard Link. She married John Giles in 1942 and he preceded her in death. She later married John Miller in 1972 and he also preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Gary and wife Vickie Giles of Ashkum, Ill., and Stanford J. and wife Victoria Giles of Galveston, Ind.; daughter LaDonna and...
Elden Staley, 87, of Star Valley Ranch, died Feb. 2, 2016 at his home after a brief illness.He had been a long time resident of Rock Springs prior to moving to Star Valley Ranch. He was born May 5, 1928 in Upton, Utah, the son of Elmer Doris Staley and Margaret Matilda Overson Staley. He attended schools in Coalville, Utah and graduated from North Summit High School with the class of 1946. He married Barbara Vernon Sept. 12, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, Salt Lake City. He had worked for...
Green River students were busy learning how to move like birds and fish last week. Once again, the Treehouse Shakers, founded in New York City by Emily Bunning of Rock Springs and Mara McEwin of Green River, were in Green River schools last week. During this visit, members of this professional dance company worked with students in a few of Green River's elementary schools. On Thursday, Treehouse Shakers Ashley McGill, Ashley Ervin and Katie Montoya were showing students at Washington Elementary...
School district officials fear a “double whammy” of cuts if the Wyoming Legislature follows through with cuts to education. Speaking last night to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees, Superintendent Donna Little-Kaumo said the proposed cuts, when combined with anticipated drops in student enrollment, will result in larger funding decreases to the district. The Joint Appropriations Committee recommended a 3 percent funding cut to the K-12 fund during the next bie...
An alleged stabbing and two spitting incidents lead to numerous felony charges. Keith Allen Rhodes, 40, of Rock Springs, appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to five felonies, two counts of aggravated assault and battery, interference with a peace officer and two counts of aggravated assault and battery on a detention officer. A jury trial has been scheduled to take place May 2 at 9 a.m. The two aggravated assault and battery on a detention officer charges...
After serving in an interim capacity for nearly a year, Brie Blasi can finally drop the word interim from her job title. Blasi was promoted to be the Sweetwater County Historical Museum’s executive director after a special meeting the museum’s board hosted last week. She took over the museum’s management after former executive director Ruth Lauritzen left the museum February, 2015. Blasi, who can trace her family heritage to Northern Italian immigrants who worked in the mines around Super...
The city of Green River is now fire friendly, to an extent. After three readings, discussion and revisions, the council voted on a motion to approve the ordinance at the city council meeting, Feb. 2. "I think we ironed out the issues," councilperson Lisa Maes said. "There were some people that had concerns. I talked to some residents on the phone and told them, 'I think all of their concerns are addressed in the ordinance and if they have a problem, to call the police. It was a problem before,...
