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A new CEO for the Green River Chamber of Commerce will start working Monday according to a media release from the chamber. Irene Parsons was recently hired to replace Rebecca Eusek, who left the position for a job with the Wyoming Business Council. Parsons, a 41-year resident of Wyoming and University of Wyoming graduate, formerly worked for Sen. John Barrasso as his field representative in Southwest Wyoming, where she was responsible for communication with Sen. Barrasso and his staff. “Irene is well versed in many aspects of business and c...
Hazy skies have become a common sight throughout Southwestern Wyoming as smoke from numerous fires in the western United States and Canada comes through the area. The smoke has resulted in healthcare professionals warning residents with respiratory problems to stay indoors because of the declining air quality. Sweetwater County Public Health released a media release encouraging people to avoid heavy outdoor exercise. Public health’s release stated those with heart and respiratory conditions a...
A man accused of sexually abusing two 13-year-old girls pleaded innocent to four felony charges. Justin Lucas Smith, 18, of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to four counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor. If Smith is found guilty of all four felonies, he could face a maximum sentence of 60 years in prison and a maximum fine of $40,000. A jury trial has been scheduled to take place Oct. 10, at 9 a.m. The cases stem from two separate...
A survey recently conducted by Green River Main Street will be discussed during an upcoming meeting Aug. 17, which will give residents a chance to voice their opinions about what they would like the organization to do in Green River. The meeting will take place at Western Wyoming Community College’s Green River Campus Aug. 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. Jennie Melvin, the city’s Main Street manager, said the city received more than 160 responses to its survey. Some of those responses highlighted need...
Clay Wesley Shineberg, 33, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away July 31, 2017, at his mother's home. He was born Sept. 24, 1983, in Rock Springs, the son of Jonathan and Dana Shineberg. Shineberg attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2002 graduate of the Rock Springs High School He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history and earned a bachelor's degree in education He was working on his master's thesis, having recently submitted the final manual fo...
Pat McFadden, 88, passed away Aug. 1, 2017, at his home with his dog Snuggles by his side. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, McFadden died following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Pinedale, the son of Fielden and Mary McDurman McFadden. McFadden attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1947. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He married Reka Santini in Rock Springs Aug. 29, 1954, and she preceded him in death Oct....
Richard Nathan "Mickey" Arndt, 33, passed away Aug. 1, 2017, at his home in Rock Springs. Arndt was born Nov. 15, 1983, the son of James Arndt and Edna Salazar Arndt in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Alternative High School in 2003. He also obtained his welding certificate. Arndt was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was spoiled by all of his family. He...
The Sweetwater County Fair has come and gone. The rides, funnel cakes, the concerts and Lanky the Clown won’t come back for another year, but we think a few more things could be added to that list to make the fair better. The county fair is a great time. Don’t take this column as a “the fair needs to change because it’s boring” kind of attack on the volunteers and employees who help set it up every year. We simply think a few things could be added. If distilled to its most basic components, the Sweetwater County Fair is essentially a music fes...
Dear Editor, Money’s dominance over politics is the number one problem our nation faces. It is a growing crisis that prevents us from tackling anything else. We have now reached a stunning point: Either we are a country that makes decisions based on the common good, or one where the size of your wallet determines the worth of your ideas. Either we uphold the values of a representative democracy, or we allow greed and wealth to destroy the great American experiment in self-governance. I am fully committed to working with all of you and with A...
Dear Editor, The Founders promised that ours would be government by, of and for the people. It appears that the governed are being ruled by the governing. The servants are running the estate. Instead of us telling them what to do in Washington, they are telling us what they will and will not do. No! Enough! Now is an extremely critical time for us to claim our government and assert control. We presume an inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. How can anyone conclude that these do not include health? It’s our government...
August’s Artifact of the Month continues to focus on World War I artifacts in conjunction with the traveling World War I exhibit, “Home Front Posters of the Great War, 1917-1918,” from the Fort Casper Museum. This month’s artifact is a wool garrison cap from a World War I uniform. Attached to the hat are a pin and a badge. The pin’s logo is of the Corps Castle, which is the logo of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The origin of the castle logo is unfortunately unknown. According to the USACE, “the official records of the Corps house...
I recently read an article in “Fostering Families Today,” July/August 2017, titled “Partnering with Youth Through Transitions to Adulthood” by Shatiea Blount. I really enjoyed this article and I want to share it with you. I have several children. They are of varying ages. Two are over 18 already, one is a teenager and three are still very little. All children grow up so fast. I remember when the older ones were small and it does seem like yesterday. However, no matter how many times I “go through this process,” I am never ready for it. This ar...
Yes. I am aware that there’s only a couple of weeks left until school starts. Please stop reminding me. Maybe it’s because my youngest is going to start kindergarten this year that makes me feel this way or maybe it’s because I realize that all too soon my children would rather spend time with their friends than me. Either way, the whole thought of them both going to school makes me upset and nervous. I feel as though I am never going to see them again even though I’ll probably be working...
The Sweetwater County Fair was a great place for kids from throughout the region to enjoy a fun week of excitement. While ever-popular attractions like the carnival and the petting zoo attracted lots of attention, other events geared towards children brought crowds as well. Kids had the opportunity to enter fair-sponsored culinary contests or race around a small track at the Sweetwater Speedway booth. Fair food was also a major attraction, with kids frequently seen walking around with giant...
Having a place to grieve the loss of a child is something a parent felt the Riverview Cemetery needed. Cristy Price of Green River knows all to well how difficult the grieving process can be. Price, the mother of Maicy Braden, 17, who died Oct. 3, 2016, when her vehicle was struck by a semi truck, is trying to raise enough money to purchase an Angel of Hope statue. “Although this has started as a result of Maicy’s accident, the Angel of Hope statue is for all members of our community,” Price said. “The intent is to provide a place for grievin...
Charles Leon Parker Jason and Erin Parker of Green River recently announced the birth of their son Charles Leon Parker. He was born July 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Ingrid Anneliese Bramwell Elizabeth and Zachery Bramwell of Green River recently announced the birth of their daughter Ingrid Anneliese Bramwell. She was born July 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Amelia Grace Kuhlman Shawnya Johnson and Warren Mitchell of Green River recently announced the birth of their daughter Mallory Grace Mitchell....
The Sweetwater County Fair is truly an event where it doesn't matter what age a person is to have a good time. On Thursday, 21 Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center residents and 24 volunteers, along with CRRC employees were busy seeing everything they could at the fair. Once the residents excited the bus, the volunteers took the residents where they wanted to go. Some went straight for the petting zoo, while others went through the 4-H exhibits and visited the big tents filled with vendo...
While the trip to San Jose, Calif., to compete at the Junior League Baseball West Regional Tournament ended with a 0-3 record, the Green River team and its coaches learned valuable lessons that could improve the program. Coach Garry McLean said the biggest hurdle the team faced when competing was the fact other teams in the tournament benefited from longer playing seasons than what’s available in Wyoming. The team’s first opponents from Yakima, Wash., competed in a playoff scenario fea...
The Bitter Sweet Bombshells Sweetwater County’s first and only roller derby team will host a roller derby “Tiki Takedown” against Gillette’s Roller Derby team the Coal Miner’s daughters. The bout will take place at the Rock Springs Recreation Center Saturday at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. The Bombshells haven’t played against this team since their first season. Proceeds from the bout will be shared with the Actors’ Mission. About The Bitter Sweet Bombshells The Bombshell team is made up of teachers, librarians, office administrator...
