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It’s time to sign up for the Sweetwater County Library System’s summer reading program. Officially, adults and children could stay sign up for the summer reading programs Tuesday, but they may continued to sign up any time at either the Sweetwater County Library in Green River or the Rock Springs Library or White Mountain Library in Rock Springs. The program starts June 4 and runs until Aug. 11. “The summer reading program is important and beneficial for kids because it helps prevent learn...
As filing continues for local and state offices, a number of races have developed for Green River City Council and Sweetwater County Commissioner. The election filing period ends June 1. Green River In political campaigns for the Green River City Council, Mayor Pete Rust is the only person running unopposed. Ed Paisley has filed to run against incumbent Gary Killpack for his position on the council representing Ward III. No additional filings have been made for the Ward I or Ward II Council...
With all of the schools in the county finishing this week, the parks and playgrounds were filled with children. On Friday children could be seen playing on a variety of parks including the skate park, Riverside Park and Roosevelt Park. Those who weren't playing could be seen riding bikes throughout town or walking up and down the Greenbelt with friends. While Maycie Johnson, Juliette Fullerston, Sydnee and Tobias Vaughn played their parents talked about how nice it was outside, which in their...
During a friendly game of Mahjong, seniors found out that they didn't need to worry so much about other players as they did the game itself. On Friday, four seniors were trying their luck at Mahjong at the Golden Hour Senior Center and the game was beating them all. "It's an old Chinese gambling game," resident Ann Lowe said. None of the ladies were having any luck trying to get a winning hand. In fact, they were having a hard time just trying to get a hand started. Lowe explained the game by...
Johnnie “Tony” Kettle, 88, passed away Nov. 26, 2017, at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River. He was a lifelong resident of Wyoming. Kettle was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Rock Springs, the son of John E. Kettle and Ester Mullens. He served in the United States Navy in 1949. Kettle worked as a miner at General Chemical for 16 years and later retired in 1989. He was a member of the Eagles Hall No. 151, and of the VFW, as well as a member of the Congregational Church. Kettle enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and the great out...
Stephen Russell Cross, 66, passed away May 13, 2018, in Green River. He was born Sept. 27, 1951, in Schenectady, N.Y., to the late Sherman and Marion Cross. Steve spent much of his youth growing up in Melrose, N.Y., and in Santa Maria, Calif. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Wash., and entered military service. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1973. He then served in the United States Army from 1975-1977 and was based in...
Gary D. Davis, 78, passed away May 25, 2018, at his home. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1976 and former resident of Billings, Mont. Davis died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Laramie, March 11, 1940, the son of Clayton Davis and Lillian Kittle. Davis attended schools in Montana and was a graduate of the Billings Senior High School with the class of 1958. He married his wife JoAnn Fife Whitcher March 22, 1985, in Billings, Mont. Davis was employed by Bridger Coal as a heavy...
Catalina "Katie" Bernal Mares Dominguez, 89, passed away May 19, 2018, at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River. Dominguez was a longtime resident of Green River she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oc. 30, 1928, in Cleveland, N.M., the daughter of Manuel Bernal and Mary Sanchez Bernal. Dominguez attended school in Cleveland, N.M. She married Jose E. Mares Nov. 20, 1946, in Green River. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1986. She later married Armando Dominguez and he preceded her...
Adolph Robert "Bob" Porenta, 74, of Rock Springs, passed away suddenly May 27, 2018, at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1944, in Rock Springs, the son of Adolph and Mary Wisniewski Porenta. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1963. Bob married Iris Nadyne Vickrey June 18, 1970, in Denver. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS Temple Sept. 18, 1978. She preceded him in death April 29, 2000. He was a member of...
Stephen Dee Kiehm, 58, passed away May 23, 2018, at his home in Rock Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Kiehm was born Sept. 26, 1959, in Rock Springs, the son of Louis Leonord Kiehm and Helen Combe. He attended schools in Rock Springs and is a 1978 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. Kiehm married Sandy J. McGuire May 12, 1985, in Rock Springs and they later divorced. He worked as a body mechanic for Rock Springs Auto Body for 42 years. Kiehm enjoyed spending time with...
Nikcole Lee Schmidt, 49, of Rock Springs passed away May 27, 2018, at her parents' home in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born May 4, 1969, in Provo, Utah, the daughter of Phillip Wallace Atkinson and Glenna Lee Boren Atkinson. She attended elementary school in Heber City, Utah and middle school in Rock Springs. She graduated from Rock Springs Independence High School with the class of 1987. Nikcole had worked as a bartender for most of her adult life. She was a member of The...
Adolph Cordova Jr., 77, passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2018, in Boston. Adolph was born April 9, 1940, to Adolph Cordova Sr., and Rummie Cordova in West Canyon, Colo. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Adolph has a daughter Holly Cordova Goskin of Syracuse, N.Y. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Ernest Cordova and wife Virginia of Rock Springs, Trina Cassella of Salt Lake City, Rose and husband Paul Soria of Salt Lake City, Frances Saenz of Salt Lake City, Esther Schepper of...
A 39-year resident of Green River is seeking election to the Green River City Council in Ward I. Terry Leigh announced his campaign Tuesday in a news release. Leigh, who admits to have not served in an elected capacity, has volunteered for a number of boards and commissions for Green River, Sweetwater County and Wyoming. Currently, he is the chairman of the Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Commission, a Green River representative to the Joint Powers Water Board and is a past chairman of the...
In an effort to help save the lives of 20 New Mexico puppies and dogs, the Green River Animal Control officers are hosting an adoption event. For several weeks, the Green River shelter has had few animals up for adoption, which is a good thing for this community. However, animal control officers Kim Wilkins and Tracy Wyant know all to well there are other shelters in other areas and states that are full. When shelters are too full, such is the case for several New Mexico shelters, those shelters...
For many, Memorial Day weekend is the official start to summer. The stream of campers, ATV trailers and vehicles, filled with eager occupants, on their way to the Flaming Gorge and other destinations is proof of how welcome Memorial Day and the three-day weekend it provides is. However, others gather to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their county and pay quiet tribute to their acts. Every Memorial Day at Riverview Cemetery, members of the American...
Swimmers from the Sweetwater Aquatics Team earned a state championship earlier this year. The swimmers competed at the 2018 winter championships representing both Green River and Rock Springs. The team was formed when the the swim clubs in both towns unified. "It was fantastic to win the winter championships," head coach-west Randy Walker said. "We are very proud of all our athletes, parents, coaches, and the great example the program has set about the amazing things that can happen with the...
The Sweetwater County Commissioners have no reason not to support horse wagering in Green River and should approve the upcoming request to for their support. The Town Bar and Grill seeks to install both off track horse race wagering and historic horse race terminals within the bar. The Green River City Council voted to support Town Bar and Grill’s request to Wyoming Downs LLC, the company which would provide both services to the bar. Cliff McCarlie, a representative of Wyoming Downs who spoke with us when after the request was heard by the c...
Dear Editor, I am glad to see the article about the solar farm in the Green River Star. I just wanted to clarify what I said was referring not to the BLM, but to the RSGA (Rock Springs Grazing Association) and Wyoming Game and Fish Department, who both spoke against this project at the planning and zoning commission meeting earlier that I attended. The BLM is still reviewing this project under the Environmental Assessment process, with a decision expected in June. Thank you for noting the short 15-day public comment period prior to the...
As he proudly walked across the stage ready to receive his diploma, I couldn’t help but wonder what life has in store for him. My youngest son John, 6, took part in his kindergarten gradation last week and I can still see the look on his face as he grabbed the microphone from his principal to declare that his most favorite thing about kindergarten was when he helped raise chicks. He’s my youngest and although I tried to hold it together and get into what I like to call “reporter mode” and jus...
The Sweetwater County Emergency Responders are hosting the fourth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive from June 11–14 in both Green River (June 11-12) and Rock Springs (June 13-14). This event is part blood drive, part competition. This year, the need hits close to home as a Jacob Carlson, a police officer in Casper, was critically injured this month in an officer-involved shooting. Carlson was shot five times and required a significant amount of blood due related to his injuries and multiple surgeries. He is still fighting for his life. T...
