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Senior volunteers sure were busy at the city's first Green River Farmer's Market. Wednesday afternoon, Golden Hour Senior Center volunteers set up a booth, and set to work placing baked goods out for market goers to look at and purchase. Some of the items were kept in coolers to keep them cold before they were sold, while other baked goods were proudly displayed on a table. Some of the items at this market, which were baked by GHSC baker Janice Castillon, included cream puffs, apple and cherry t...
Green River children still have time to take advantage of the school’s summer free lunch program. For a second year, Sweetwater County School District No. 2 offers free lunches and breakfast for kids and teenagers. “It’s open to anybody who wants to come. You don’t have to be a family in need to participate,” district Nutrition Service Director Linda Martin said. This is the first year this program is taking place at three elementary schools, Jackson, Truman and Wilson. Jackson is also serving f...
Local mine rescuer and artist Jeiremy Gomez recently had his logo design chosen to represent the Holmes Mine Rescue Association (HMRA). "A bunch of the art I've been working on is kind of inspired by mine rescue," Gomez said. Gomez is a member of the HMRA so to have his logo represent the association was quite an honor for him. "Of course I was really excited," Gomez said. "I do a lot of logo design and artwork, and it was just kind of being in the right place at the right time." An executive bo...
Sidewalks at the Green River Recreation Center quickly caught the attention of anyone passing by. From rainbows and flowers, to Minions, dragons, animals and robot drawings, children who participated in the annual Chalk it Up event showed their skills. Bright chalk drawings of various colors and subject matter could be seen in front of the building Friday morning. Phoenix Sax was one of the many children creating a piece of sidewalk chalk art. He was busy making all sorts of shapes with various...
Two amateur girl boxers recently returned from the Junior Olympics with medals and some serious bragging rights. Sarah Garrison, 13, and Emily Garrison, 10, of Rock Springs, both earned spots at the Junior Olympic National Championship; and showed their competitors why they earned a spot by coming home with medals. The 2016 USA Boxing Prep and Junior Olympic National Championship tournament took place June 25 through July 2 in Dallas. More than 900 athletes from peewee division to the...
The Knights American Legion baseball team traveled to Douglas, Thursday for five games in three days, culminating in a third place finish in the Bolin Memorial Tournament. In their first game Thursday the knights defeated the locals as they downed Douglas 7-3. Alex Hietzman, Brendan Hopkins, Andrew Munoz and Trevor Zumwalt led the way for the Knights on offense as they combined for nine hits and accounted for four runs. Hietzman and Hopkins had three hits each, Zumwalt had two and Munoz had a hit and two walks, with Hopkins and Munoz both...
The girls on the Green River Chaos U12 Rec. team had an emotional victory in Gillette over the weekend, clenching a state championship win in the Wyoming Amateur Softball Association tournament after falling short of the prize for the last two years. "It was an amazing journey for these young ladies," coach Trin De LaO, said. The team took third during last year during the tournament in Casper, and a second-place finish two years ago in Riverton. Their first year competing in the tournament...
Seven of the nine Republicans seeking Wyoming’s sole U.S. House of Representatives stopped by Rock Springs to answer questions posed to them by members of the Sweetwater County GOP. The two not attending were Tim Stubson and Heath Beaudry. While much of the discussion was cordial, Rex Rammell frequently focused on Liz Cheney as a target for verbal barbs, criticizing her on how long she has resided in Wyoming and questioning whether she truly supports Wyoming residents’ values. Qua...
A man who injured his five-year-old stepson was placed on supervised probation. David C. Drakos, 43, of Green River, appeared in the Third District Court Judge Nena James at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to a felony charge of child abuse. In exchange for David’s no contest plea, he was given a seven-to 10-year prison sentence, which was suspended. He was placed on five years supervised probation. One of the probation terms specifically states David is not to have any contact with t...
Arctic Circle’s manager, Robert Berg, wants to take his management and leadership skills to the city council to bring Green River a better future. Berg served on the Green River Chamber of Commerce board for eight years and is currently serving his sixth year on the Green River Main Street Board. Two years ago, Berg thought about running for council. He has gone in front of the council several times and being on the other side of it intrigued him. He believes it is time to take his leadership to the next level. “I truly care about this com...
A plan designed to expand commercial opportunities along the river and downtown was green-lighted by the city council last week. The plan, M.E.E.T., stands for Main Street, Expedition, Expansion, Transformation. Green River URA/Main Street Administrator Jennie Melvin said the Expedition portion will focus on Expedition Island and the plan is designed to expand and transform downtown Green River and the river corridor. The plan has been in the works since 2013. Wyoming State Statute requires towns to have a plan that designates an area with...
During the Flaming Gorge Days festivities, local businesses noticed a boost in the amount of customers they had. With a large amount of the community out enjoying the celebrations, the local restaurants had a good opportunity for business. Staci Ann’s Cafe took advantage of the night life of Flaming Gorge Days by staying open 24 hours both Friday and Saturday. They also did a full menu. “We had quite a few people in during our late hours,” owner Staci Martin said. “People were very excited and happy to have us available.” Grace Yeager, o...
Last week was especially brutal when it came to violence involving police officers. A shooting by police in Louisiana, followed by another in Minnesota, then capped off by the shooting of five police officers in Dallas. With all that blood spilled, with the hatred and blame boiling over in protests occurring in those areas, it’s hard to dial back the emotion to look at the problems facing law enforcement throughout the country. We’ve said it before, but Green River does have a good police department. Yes, they’ve earned criticism over a mista...
The Green River URA/Main Street Agency is excited about this summer. We kicked it off by selling our now famous Green River Cheese Steak Sandwiches at the Festival in the Park during Flaming Gorge Days. They were a big hit. We know because we sold out by 3 p.m. Next year, we’ll be ready to sell even more. Our Farmers Market started July 6 and goes through mid-September. That’s 11 weeks of fresh produce, bread, baked goods and other goodies for your enjoyment. Main Street is selling cheese again. We didn’t sell it for the first half of the Marke...
I am a huge fan of audiobooks. I’m always listening to one in my car. Since I commute to work in Green River from Rock Springs, I start and end my workday with an audiobook. If you listen to audiobooks, you know the narrator can either elevate the author’s writing or ruin it. I know I’ve started a few audiobooks only to realize the narrator just wasn’t working for me and then had to return the books to the library. On the other hand, I’ve listened to some fantastic narrators who can really bring stories to life. Jim Dale is an exceptional voice...
New building codes for Green River passed their first reading July 5 during a Green River City Council meeting. The codes in consideration are mandated by the State of Wyoming. Wyoming State Statute says towns with local jurisdiction must adopt the same codes the state adopts. Councilman Gary Killpack asked why the state is making Green River adopt these codes. Community Development Director Laura Profaizer and Senior Building Inspector David Allred explained that if the city does not adopt the codes, Green River will lose home rule. Anyone...
Grant money didn’t come in, and now the city seeks a loan to pay for design work on the proposed wastewater treatment plan it needs to build. The Green River City Council voted to apply for a $1.2 million loan to go with another $1.2 million loan it already received from the state. Initially, the loan was planned to be paired with a $1.2 million mineral royalties grant from the state, but the city did not receive the grant. Because of the economic downturn the state is experiencing, the c...
Patricia Louise Zombro, 84, passed away July 6, 2016 at the University of Utah following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Manilla, Utah for the past 19 years and former resident of Rock Springs. She was born on March 16, 1932 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Jim Overy and Hazel Lee Teters Overy. Zombro attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1959. She married Charles Zombro Jr. in Manilla, Utah, July 26, 1994 and he...
Candy Marie Wood (Shelly), 53, of Rock Springs, passed away July 4, 2016. A resident of Rock Springs and formerly a resident of Lusk, Casper, Rawlins and Osage. She was born on Oct. 25, 1962 in Newcastle, the daughter of Joseph Roy Wood Sr. and Marjorie Ann Garhart. Wood attended schools in Osage and Newcastle. She married Russell Shelly in Newcastle, Oct. 11, 1979, and they later divorced. Survivors include four daughters, Trisha Miller of Billings, Mont., Dee Dyer, Bobbie Oliva, and Angela...
James Michael Stassinos, 57, of Rock Springs, passed away July 4, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born on April 29, 1959 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Harry H. Stassinos and Evelyn Asay Stassinos. Stassinos attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1978. He was the owner of the Most Wanted Well Service for the past four years, also owner of Stassco...
Michael Kay “Mike” Olsen, 73, of Jonesboro, Ark. passed away June 25, 2016, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to the late Moylen Kay and Helen Parker Olsen. He and his wife Jessie owned and operated Jobert Paint and Decorating Center in Green River, for 30 years before retiring to Jonesboro, Ark. He also owned and operated The Cell Store in Green River. Olsen was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and just being outside. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with...
Mary Pond Hopkins, 77, passed away, July 11, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a week long illness. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Laramie. She was born on Sept. 5, 1938 in Powell, the daughter of the late Harold Pond and Elvira Howell Pond. Hopkins attended schools in Laramie, and was a graduate of the Laramie High School with the class of 1956. She attended the University of Wyoming and received her bachelors degree in music and later...
Rosalind Orena Pierce Kester, 88, of Green River, passed away at her home in Green River July 7, 2016. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Colorado, South Dakota and New York, Kester died following a brief illness. Kester was born on April 30, 1928 in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of Clarence and Orena Purks Pierce. She married Edwin O. Kester in Oacoma, S.D. on Feb. 23, 1963 and he preceded her in death on July 13, 1999. Kester was a volunteer at the Memorial Hospital of...
