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A chorus of honks and cheers rang out along Westvaco Road, even while 40 mile per hour wind gusts blew off people's hats and lightning flashed in the background. "What do we want?" Marshal Cummings yelled through a megaphone. "Fair contract!" hundreds of voices answered. "When do we want it?" "Now!" A severe thunderstorm watch wasn't enough to stop members of the United Steelworkers Local 13214 union, along with supportive family members and friends, from taking part in a rally outside Genesis...
Castle Rock Medical Center is not just holding steady; it's thriving with a vibrant workforce and a flurry of innovative initiatives aimed at bolstering both staff satisfaction and patient care, according to the Castle Rock Hospital District Board. The board hosted their regular meeting on Tuesday night, June 25, and discussed several recent developments at the medical center and plans for the future. In a significant development, Castle Rock is on the verge of acquiring new land from Western...
Joan L. Graham, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, June 12 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming. She was 90 years young. She was born April 26, 1934 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Harold and Coral (Struhs) Krause. Joan married LeRoy Graham on October 6, 1954 at LeRoy's parent's home in Green River, Wyoming. Together they were blessed with four daughters. Joan's family meant the world to her, and she spent her time working and supporting her family throughout her...
Kathryn S. Killpack Tarter, 96, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 16, 2024 at the Villa in Green River, Wyoming. She was born on February 3, 1928 in Castle Dale, Utah. She graduated from South Emery High School in Ferron, Utah. She was quite the tennis player back in the day. After moving to Green River, she fell in love with the sport of golf and won many tournaments around the state. She worked at Stauffer Chemical as a receptionist for many years. After she retired, she worked...
Roxie Verplancke, 72, longtime Saratoga and Rock Springs resident, passed away on June 16th, 2024. Roxie was born on November 25, 1951 to Charles and Angie Price in Deadwood, Soth Dakota. Roxie spent her childhood in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Black Hills. She attended Platte Valley High School. In 1969 Roxie met the love of her life and on February 21, 1970 she wed Robert Verplancke in Saratoga. In 1975 the Verplanckes moved from Hanna to Saratoga where they lived until 1998. Roxie worked for...
Florida Miera, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 40 years and former resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born June 14, 1941 in Chamisal, New Mexico; daughter of Elisaida Chacon. Florida attended schools in New Mexico and was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Boarding School. Mrs. Miera married the love of her life, Edward Miera, in Evanston, Wyoming on June 20, 1985. Florida enjoyed helping people and spending time...
Rickey Lee Olson passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence in Superior, Wyoming. Mr. Olson was a resident of Superior for the last 23 years and former resident of Point of Rocks, Wyoming. He was born Tuesday, July 11, 1950, in Salmon, Idaho to Lynn C. Olson and June Rose Olson. He attended schools in Montana and Wyoming; Rickey was a 1968 graduate of Riverton High School. Mr. Olson also attended Central Wyoming College. Rickey worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Bridger Coal...
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Campbell, 68, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Sunday, December 11, 1955 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; to the late James Lewis Campbell and Julia Davis. Pat attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1974 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He worked as a plumber for 25 years, eventually becoming an owner/operator before retiring in 2018. He was a Golden Eagle with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #151 and a member of the...
Sometimes the awards that mean the most are the ones that look the goofiest. I'm now the proud owner of two "Spammies," made of an actual can of spam with little pig figures glued to the top, a fancy board glued to the back to say what the award is, and little foam star stickers and fake gemstones giving some extra bedazzling here and there. I was surprised to receive these awards during the Actors' Mission's recent "Golden Spam Awards" event, which was more hilarious and more heartwarming than...
Green River Police Department reports for June 16 At 6:10 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for alleged windshield - obstructed view and issued citations to Douglas Young for an alleged compulsory auto insurance violation - first offense and a valid driver's license violation. At 10:07 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for alleged speeding. June 17 At 1:01 p.m., officers responded to a report of a found person. At 1:52 p.m., officers...
In an era dominated by screens and digital interactions, Lily Harris has found a way to reconnect her community with the timeless joy of reading. This local student, who has an insatiable love for books, has created a "little free library" that stands as a testament to her dedication and an inspiration to the community. Lily's mother, Marsha Harris, provided a glimpse into her daughter's background. "Lily is going to be a senior this year at Green River High School," Marsha explained. "She's...
Several local young women have been or will be traveling across the country to participate in prestigious conferences, awards programs, and competitions. Lincoln Middle School student Olivia Wilkinson will be headed to the nation's capital this weekend to take part in the Junior National Young Leader Conference. Green River High School graduate Isabell Salas just got back from the nation's capital after attending the 2024 Congressional Award Gold Medal Summit. And GRHS graduate Hannah Skinner...
In a picturesque celebration of art and community, the annual Sweetwater Plein Air Competition captivated Green River last Saturday. With artists setting up their easels under the open sky, the event brought together painters of all backgrounds to capture the beauty of the local landscape. Among the participants was Amanda Romero, a lifelong artist and resident of the area. "I grew up in Green River and have been passionate about painting my entire life," Amanda explained. "Although I began seri...
The Green River Knights Varsity baseball team recently played against the Evanston Outlaws on Tuesday, June 18 and the Saratoga Cutthroats on Sunday, June 23. For the Knights' first game they played at home, hosting the Evanston Outlaws. Starting in the first inning, neither team scored any runs. During the second inning, the Knights took the lead and scored one run to the Outlaws' zero. Neither team scored again during the third and fourth innings. Then during the fifth inning, the game...
The Green River Knights C team traveled to compete at the Summer Slam tournament in Evanston last weekend. On Friday, Green River lost their first two games against the Park City Miners and the Utah Yard Goats. On Saturday, the Knights made an amazing comeback, beating the Kanab Cowboys with a final score of 12-4 and beating the Evanston Trappers with a final score of 11-8. Green River won the gold bracket in the tournament. The players are Aiden Mandros, Alex Anderson, Draiven Houchin, Brylan...
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the medical laboratories at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County based on results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors. The inspection team included practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved...
As a pharmacist, Brendan Gemelli says he loves being able to make a tangible difference in people's lives. As the new Pharmacy Director at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Gemelli said what drives him is a patient's well-being. "What drives me as a pharmacist is being able to make tangible differences within people's lives and their well-being," he said. It's rewarding to know that my knowledge and expertise can contribute directly to improving someone's quality of life, whether that...
A new program targeting healthy lifestyles for teens is being offered through the Pediatric Clinic of Sweetwater Memorial. TEEN (Thinking, Emotions, Exercise, and Nutrition) is a 15-session program. This program is meant to complement and to build on the skills learned in the COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) program, which has been helping children for about four years. Joshua Walker, the clinic's Child Life Specialist, leads both programs. Here's a breakdown of both...
JACKSON - As the Wyoming Department of Transportation aims to open the temporary Teton Pass detour next week, only three weeks after a landslide took out part of the pass, geotechnical engineers say monitoring is key. WYDOT is planning to monitor the detour with instruments. But officials did not say by press time whether they plan to staff observers on the road around the clock, a key piece of advice from outside engineers. "The once-daily reading, combined with the visual monitoring, would be...
Some Republican lawmakers have sought to restrict foreign ownership of Wyoming land in recent years, but doing so could put mining industry jobs and tax revenue at risk. That’s what energy industry spokespeople told the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee Thursday during a meeting in Buffalo. “Foreign ownership in Sweetwater County and Southwest Wyoming is a benefit to the state,” Jody Levin, speaking on behalf of the trona industry and the Wyoming Mining Association, told lawmakers. Wyoming is one of several states whose conserv...
WIND RIVER VALLEY-Biologists Tucker Russell and Rene Schell stopped in their tracks. Spooked out of a daybed, a mule deer doe sprung to her feet. She bounded up a gentle, grassy slope amid badlands-like rock formations overlooking the Wind River, then froze, staring right back. But Russell, with the University of Wyoming, and Schell, with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, had eyes on something else. A still-spotted fawn. Within moments, the youngster abandoned its hiding spot, bolting for mo...
