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The thrill of catching a fish is fun no matter what age one is. For 16 Mission at Castle Rock and Villa Assisted Living residents, this was something they were able to experience again. For the third year in a row, employees and volunteers took the residents on the Annual Rippin' Lips Fishing Trip to Flaming Gorge reservoir. Recently, the group traveled down to Cedar Springs Marina, where they rented four boats. Four residents, 20 volunteers and care partners were assigned to each boat....
Homecoming week is in full swing at Green River High School. Students have hosted a few events throughout the week, supporting the Wolves football team as they take on the Evanston Red Devils at their homecoming game Friday night. Students hosted the Wolves Jam Monday night, which gave a small carnival-like atmosphere to the Harley-Davidson parking lot. Students hosted games for children while teams stood on a trailer and spoke to students and residents about their season and upcoming...
On a cold, wet night for the second week in a row, the Green River Wolves came up against the top defense in 3A in the always tough Cody Broncs and came away with a hard fought 21-13 win. The Wolves remain undefeated on the year at 4-0. It was a classic battle between the No. 1 ranked defense from Cody and Green River's No. 1 ranked offense. Cody's defense held Green River's offense, which had been averaging 457.7 yards per game, to just 244 yards in total offense and actually had more total off...
John M Larrabaster, 74, of Rock Springs passed peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at his youngest daughter's home in Keenesburg, Colo. A native of Rock Springs, he was born June 30, 1943, to the late John B and Cecelia Larrabaster. He married Georgia C. Clark in Green River, Wyoming on Nov. 11, 1967, and they would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. John was a 1961 Rock Springs High School Graduate. After graduation, he was employed by Dale M. Fries Construction Company...
Soon, residents grieving the loss of a child will have a place to go. On Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., the Angel of Hope Statue will be dedicated in the Riverview Cemetery. Cristy Price, mother of Maicy Braden, 17, who died Oct. 3, 2016, when her vehicle was struck by a semi truck in town said that’s why this date was chosen. The angel statue concept was based off of a book called “The Christmas Box” by Richard Paul Evans. According to the website www.richardpaulevans.com/angel-statues/, in the book, a mot...
A Green River High School student is trying to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. When Mary Harris saw the devastation the hurricanes caused on the news she felt a need to do something. “So many people are suffering and I see it on the news and I wanted to raise money,” Harris said. “I’ve organized a river walk for the victims of the hurricanes Harvey and Irma.” Harris said she thought creating a walking event would be a good way to raise money. Harris will be collecting m...
Since 13, Marc Berger has been playing the guitar. Berger, who resides in New York, has been writing songs and even learned how to sing in order to put out an album called "Ride." "I took some guitar lessons," Berger said. "I didn't really get serious at all until I went to law school." During law school, Berger started writing songs. "By the time I graduated, I thought they were pretty good," Berger said. "I figured I'd get it out of my system before I practiced law." Berger went to a music...
Donald C. Irwin, 90, passed away Sept. 20, 2017, at his home in Green River, surrounded by family. Irwin was a lifelong resident of Wyoming. Irwin was born on Sept. 16, 1927, in Jimsville, the son of Charles Irwin and Audrey Cook Irwin. He attended schools in Casper. Irwin married Janet Lamb on August 4, 1956 in Casper. He was self-employed electrician for many years. Irwin enjoyed spending time with his family, flying airplanes, hunting, and reminiscing about his younger years as a cowboy for...
Ruby Lake, 76, of Green River, died Sept. 19, 2017, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 29, 1941, in Chloride, Ariz. She was the first surviving child of Willard Thomas Nichols and Violet Evelyn Ross. Her childhood years were spent in Park City, Utah and she graduated from Park City High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Frank John Lake, Nov. 30, 1959, in Salt Lake City. Together, Frank and Ruby had six children. She was a beloved wife and devoted mother,...
Henry Mark (Hank) Meduna peacefully passed away following a lengthy illness Sept. 23, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Meduna was born in South Heart, N.D. Aug. 3, 1932. He was the 11th of 13 children born to Minnie and Vincent Meduna. He served as an air crewman in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1955. He married Patricia C. Pelarski Sept. 17, 1953, in Dickinson, N.D. Together they had with four children. Patricia...
Margery M. Sarcletti, 92, passed away Sept. 21, 2017, at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River. Sarcletti was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Cumberland, the daughter of John T. Kobler and Mary Anna Korpnick. Sarcletti attended schools in Reliance and was a 1943 graduate of Reliance High School. She married Walter Sarcletti Dec. 28, 1947, in Rock Springs. Sarcletti enjoyed spending time wither her family and friends. She was a member of the Holy Spirit...
Ruthanna Given Walsh, 85, passed away Sept. 14, 2017, at Sage View Care Center. Walsh has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 11 years and was a former resident Chicago. Walsh was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Woodbury, N.J., the daughter of Fred Donges and Adaline Given. She attended schools in Gloucester, N.J., and was a 1950 graduate of the Gloucester High School. Walsh also attended Einstein Hospital Nursing School in Philadelphia and received her registered nursing license. Walsh married...
Jerry Watkins passed away Sept. 23, 2017. Watkins was born in Newgulf, Texas Oct. 14, 1946, to Cecil and Oma (Rogers) Watkins. He was one of five children. He grew up in Newgulf, Texas and attended Boling ISD. Throughout high school, he was a gifted athlete and played All-District for Boling High School in both football and track. Being a star running-back and 100-yard dasher and sprinter, he held several Texas track records for several years. After graduation, Watkins worked briefly for Dr....
Porsha LaBelle Brauburger, 35, passed away Sept. 24, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Brauburger was a lifelong resident of Green River. Brauburger was born Dec. 5, 1981, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John Hutson and Phyllis Hughes. She attended schools in Green River. She married Roger Brauburger Jan. 5, 2009, in Green River. She worked as a bartender at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall No. 2350 for nine years. Brauburger attended the Green River Assembly of God. She...
David Fred Hyer, 66, passed away Sept. 22, 2017, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Hyer was born on September 2, 1951, the son of Fred K. Hyer and Leta L. White. He attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was a 1969 graduate of the Bonneville High School. Hyer also attended Idaho State University and earned a bachelor's degree in education. Hyer worked as a maintenance worker for the Green River Recreation Center in Green River. He was a fourth grade teacher in...
A Green River Parks and Recreation Department employee died after a work-related incident at the Green River Recreation Center last week. Dave Hyer, a maintenance worker at the recreation center, was hospitalized after a lift Hyer was using tipped over at the recreation center’s gym Sept. 14. According to city administrator Reed Clevenger, Hyer was working on a motor used to raise the basketball hoops in the gym using a lift. While working on the motor, the hoop near the lift started to raise, t...
All West Communications plans to bring high-speed internet access to businesses and residents in Sweetwater County. During the Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting last week, the commissioners received an update on the acquisition of Sweetwater Television. “We’re excited to be here,” said Jack Walkenhorst, All West Communications director of strategic partnerships. “This culminates a year and a half of meetings with the Carrolo family.” The final papers were signed Sept. 15, and All West...
Thanks to a conditional use permit, Sweetwater County companies will have another choice when it comes to purchasing asphalt. During the Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting last week, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a 30-month conditional use permit request from Jon and Trudy Doak of High Desert Construction for an asphalt batch plant. The 150-ton per-hour producing plant will be located at 46 Reliance Road on property owned by the Doaks. This is the same site where the Doaks...
Anyone trying to look at information on the city of Green River’s website was greeted with an unfamiliar sight Monday. The website was replaced by a message the domain had expired, cutting off access to the website. According to the city’s IT specialist Brandan Corthell, the city’s domain registration had lapsed. A web domain is essentially the name of a website. People and businesses running their own websites often have to register their web domain to operate the website and ensure no one e...
The Green River High School Lady Wolves volleyball team saw a lot of growth during this weekend’s invite. On Friday and Saturday the Lady Wolves attended the Casper Invite, where they had the opportunity to play six different teams. They split the invite, winning three games and losing three. “I was very proud of the girls this weekend,” head coach Rikki Shantz said. “We had to have some younger kids step up and they did just that. We also have a strong core group of girls that really did ‘a...
Green River made a great showing at the state tennis tournament in Gillette, with two players being named to the All-State Tennis team. Patrick Marchal and Laura Cecilia were named all state at the end of the competition. Patrick, playing in the Singles No. 2 division fought his way to the finals before losing his first match of the season to Matt Paris of Kelly Walsh High School, taking second in the tournament. Cecilia, playing in Singles No. 1 for the girls, also made her way to the champions...
During the Soutwest Invite, the Green River Lady Wolves swimming team continued to decrease their times. “Lyman went pretty well,” head coach Colleen Seiloff said. “I’m pretty sure we won the meet.” The official results were posted on the Wyoming High School Activities Association website, but an overall winner was not listed. Based on the Lady Wolves’ performance, Seiloff is assuming they won the meet. During the meet, two of the swimmers qualified for state in an event they hadn’t qual...
Comments made by representatives of Castle Rock Hospital District have us concerned about their willingness to share and publish their salaries. Speaking to the Sweetwater County Commissioners last week, board members expressed reluctance to publicize their ambulance workers’ salaries, fearing that information would lead to Sweetwater Medics poaching their workers with the promise of a higher wage. We don’t believe that fear warrants the hospital district request to not publish those salaries and thankfully the commissioners agree with us. Cit...
