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As the morning sun lit up the Palisades and the Green River last Saturday, 11 artists found a spot along the Green Belt and set up their canvases, ready to capture the beauty in front of them. Within a few hours, despite the changing light and a sudden windstorm, 11 brand new pieces of art depicting the Green River landscape were created. "For our first year, I think we did pretty well," Debora Soule said. "And there are some strong paintings . . . some strong artists that have come out." The...
A handful of voters in Sweetwater County will decide in November whether the Little Snake River Conservation District will assess up to 1 mill on lands within its newly expanded boundaries, which now span millions of acres across the eastern half of the county. The district already assesses a mill within its Carbon County boundaries. Little Snake River's new territory includes ample industry-heavy areas in Sweetwater County and, if the mill levy were passed, the bulk of revenue would come from a...
Thomas A. Breeze, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at South Lincoln County Hospital in Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming 69 years and former resident of Seattle, Washington. He died following a lengthy illness. Mr. Breeze was born January 19, 1932 in Seattle, Washington; the son of Percy Raymond Breeze and Evelyn Miles. He attended schools in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Breeze married Lois Elizabeth Draycott July 15, 1954 in Evanston, Wyoming. He was a Unite...
Charles "Tom" Tomas Moore, 64, passed away on or about August 6, 2022. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Evanston, Wyoming. He died following a lengthy illness. He was born December 1, 1958 in Evanston, Wyoming; the son of Charles Thomas Moore and Margaret Louis Smith. Mr. Moore attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He received his General Education Degree. He worked for Osmos for five years having retired in 2020 as a Power Tester. Mr. Moore was a...
Lifelong journalist Jim Angell died Wednesday, August 17, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was 64. Born in Spokane, Washington, on May 29, 1958, he was raised by his parents, Carol and Darrel Dean Angell, who were wheat farmers in Walla Walla, Washington. He was an only child. Angell graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1976 and earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from Washington State University in 1981. He worked as a reporter at the Tri-City Herald in Kennewick,...
Gregory Gaylor, 71, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for 42 years and former resident of Brighton, Colorado. Mr. Gaylor was born January 28, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Donald and Wilma Seidenberg Gaylor. His parent owned and operated the family grocery store in Brighton, where Gregory gained an appreciation of farm fresh fruits and vegetables. He enjoyed cooking and eating sit down meals with good company...
Delores Margaret Smith, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 23,2022 in Green River, Wyoming. She was born in Clearwater, Nebraska on February 28, 1929, the daughter of Mathias Kaster and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Schultz. Ms. Smith graduated from Clearwater High School with the class of 1946. She married her lifelong sweetheart, Robert (Bob) E. Smith, on June 8, 1948. Together, they welcomed three children, Michele (Mick), Steven (Steve) and Gregory (Greg) Smith. In 1973 the Smith family settled down in...
Patsy M. Lowseth, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a long-time resident of Green River and former resident of Manila, Utah and Winton, Wyoming. She died following a lengthy illness. She was born September 24, 1938 in Martinez, California; the daughter of Charles Ambrose Potter and Wanda Greenhaulgh. Mrs. Lowseth attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1956 graduate of Green River High School. She...
Rita Jane Thompson, 89, passed away on August 24, 2022 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River 52 years and former resident of Missouri. Mrs. Thompson died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 20, 1933 in Hannibal, Missouri; the daughter of Stanley Gottman and Helen Weller. Mrs. Thompson attended schools in Kirksville, Missouri and was a 1951 graduate of Palmyra High School. She received her Master's Degree in English...
Terri Lynn Daniel, 64, died August 24, 2022 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho surrounded by her 3 daughters and longtime best friend. She lived with her middle daughter Vendy Mae Borzea, son in law Sean Michael Borzea and grandson Clate John Borzea. Terri was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming February 6, 1958, the daughter of Barney Ray Gaddo and Glyda Eloise Laughter. She attended high school in Rock Springs and graduated in 1976. She attended Western Wyoming Community College with an associate of...
Labor Day is a day to celebrate the workers who keep our country running. They’re the ones who keep our businesses open and our economy strong. However, as I’ve visited policymakers, business owners and workers throughout the state, one question invariably pops up: Where have all the workers gone? We’ve all heard the phrases “the Great Resignation,” “quiet quitting,” “boomeranging,” “gig workers,” and other new terms to describe a new workforce and workplace. But what does this mean to businesses clamoring for help and workers still looking...
Green River Police Department reports for Aug. 19 At 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a larceny at the Green River Horse Palace. Officers met with an individual who reported money and a bag was stolen from their vehicle. Officers met with several individuals, gathered information, and completed a report of the incident. Aug. 20 At 5:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing on Indian Hills Drive. Officers met with an individual who requested to have an individual issued a trespass warning for their property. Officers...
A night of lies, betrayal and romance is coming to the Broadway Theater this weekend with The Horizon Theater's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." The Horizon Theater, a new theater company in Sweetwater County, premiered with a musical showcase, but this production will be their first full play, which Sarah Schaeperkoetter said has been exciting. Sarah and her husband Cory are the founders of The Horizon Theater, and Sarah will be directing "The Importance of Being Earnest." They...
Jose and Marilyn Rendon are celebrating 50 years of marriage September 1. They were married in Tangier, Morrocco. Jose was a business owner and Marilyn taught at the American School of Tangier. They have two children, Jennifer Zmiewski and Luis Rendon, as well as three grandsons. They have resided in Green River since 1980....
Rock Springs resident Angela M. Thatcher has announced her candidacy for the Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees. "First and foremost, I am running because I want to be a part of developing and encouraging a more positive culture at our community college," she said. "We're fortunate to have an institution such as this in our region and it's crucial that we ensure it's an environment of inclusiveness and trust for students, faculty, employees, and every one else who utilizes the...
Gil German recently announced his candidacy for the Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) Board of Trustees (School District #2 area). "Sweetwater County deserves the best and I am the best candidate," German said. "I have been a public servant for 15 years and enjoy giving back to my community." German and his family moved to Sweetwater County in 2018. Now he hopes to make Western a place that not only his family can attend, but a place where residents would want their families to attend as...
Last Friday night the Green River Wolves took on the 0-2 Uintah Utes at Wolves stadium and came away with a 42-7 defeat. Uintah had the advantage of having already played two games and had about an equal number of upperclassmen. Uintah's defense was able to put pressure on the Wolves' quarterback throughout the night, and their offense controlled the line of scrimmage a good portion of the game, which enabled their offense to make some big plays both in the passing and running game. Uintah got...
Last weekend the Green River High School golf team headed to Evanston to compete at the Purple Sage golf course in the Evanston Invitational. The team ended up with three boys in the top 20. Sophomore Ashton Lucero came in at 17th with a two-day total of 173 and Sophomore Kaleb Gunter tied for 15th for a two-day total of 172. Senior Ryker Mele was a top 10 medalist for the second consecutive week, coming in tied 10th with a two day total of 169. The boys team also finished in 4th overall for...
The Green River Wolves Boys and Girls Tennis teams traveled to White Mountain Junior High in Rock Springs for a “home” meet against teams from Casper who were also playing Rock Springs teams this past Friday. Green River helped out by traveling back and forth for the Casper teams and conducted their “home play” on the Rock Springs courts. The young Lady Wolves girls team was shut out by Kelly Walsh 5-0, with the No. 2 team from Green River of Shania Flores and Lilly Harris putting up the closest scores, losing 6-4 and 7-5. The continu...
Gillette Relays Aug. 26 GRHS team score: 216 (third overall) 200 Yard Medley Relay 7. GRHS A (Ivory Neher, Brianna Uhrig, Chezni Rubeck, Haley Clevenger), 2:07.89 23. GRHS B (Dalynn Graves, Alyssa Herwaldt, Lauren Clark, Katelyn Maez), 3:11.57 500 Yard Freestyle Relay 5. GRHS A (Madison Moffat, Emilee Barnes, Clevenger, Courtney Clark), 5:26.01 13. GRHS B (Ashlynn Smith, Avah Kellhofer, Mikayla Green, Maya Wiekhorst), 6:30.96 400 Yard Medley Relay 3. GRHS A (Courtney Clark, Moffat, Uhrig, Tavia Arnell), 4:43.80 12. GRHS B (Linkin Lucero,...
The Green River Girls and Boys Cross Country teams hosted their rivals from Rock Springs in their first home meet of the season at the Rolling Green Country Club Golf Course west of Green River on a 5,000 meter race course this past Friday. The boys team lost to Rock Springs with a team point total of 21 for Rock Springs to 34 for Green River. In cross country, the lowest point total wins. Rock Springs junior Ethan Sholey won the race with an excellent time of 18:26.81 while Green River’s senior Nathan Stevenson also ran a fine race to take s...
The Green River High School volleyball team started their season at the Cokeville Invitational last Friday and Saturday, facing four different teams in five matches. The Lady Wolves won one of their matches on Saturday, and even though they lost the others, the score stayed close through most of their sets. The first opponent the Lady Wolves faced was the home team. Cokeville beat Green River in all three sets, but the Lady Wolves kept the score to within three points in the final set. Green...
BUFFALO - This fall is a great time to be an elk hunter, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's 2022 hunt forecast. That's especially true for those who are willing to hunt antlerless elk. Elk populations are thriving statewide, according to previous Bulletin reporting. In most hunt areas, elk are at or above population objectives, leading officials to add more tags and change season limitations and opening dates to achieve desired harvest levels. "We're hoping for a better harvest...
CASPER — President Joe Biden’s recently announced student loan forgiveness plan could bring welcome relief to some students in Wyoming. “It’s going to help a lot of our students,” Brandy Payne, Laramie County Community College financial aid director, said. “We needed relief in the wake of the pandemic.” But some are skeptical. Wyoming’s Sen. John Barrasso said in a statement Wednesday that the plan is “an insult to every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their own debt.” “This decision is also a bo...
ROCK SPRINGS - Every year, thousands of participants across America walk, climb and run to remember those who sacrificed their lives to save others on Sept. 11, 2001. In Rock Springs, firefighters are hosting the 2022 Walk the Rock, 9/11 Memorial Climb. According to Kelly Mathis, captain of the Rock Springs Fire Department, the twin towers at the World Trade Center each had 110 floors and 2071 steps. "We want to keep doing this for community involvement," said Mathis. "Members of the community...
