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Solid waste rates charged to Green River residents will increase in 2022 according to Michelle Foote, site manager for Wyoming Waste Systems. Through the city’s contract with Wyoming Waste Systems, the company can increase its prices based on increases in the Consumer Price Index, an average of costs consumers pay for goods and services. Between Sept 2020 and Sept. 2021, the CPI rose 5.4%. Additionally, Foote said Solid Waste District No. 1, which landfills garbage from the city, also plans t...
As election day looms closer for a 1% general purpose sales tax in Sweetwater County, efforts to sway voters are intensifying. Signs paid for by the Sweetwater GOP urging votes against the tax can be seen in Green River and Rock Springs while a mailer aiming to educate residents about the tax was sent out this earlier this week. In Green River, opinions vary about if the tax should be approved and if it’s needed in the first place. “No, probably not,” Kent Neil, a resident walking his dog at Expedition Island Monday, said. “We’ve got plenty of...
Sweetwater County will receive funds to provide a new bomb squad trailer and help with emergency management. During Tuesday’s meeting, the county commissioners approved grant agreement documents that will provide funds for new bomb squad equipment for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Sweetwater County was awarded $62,199 in federal homeland security grant funding from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. “The purpose of this funding is to improve the sheriff’s office bomb squad’s...
Robert "Rob" Dale Cannon passed away Oct. 11, 2021. He was born Oct. 2, 1953 to Edward and Eileen Cannon. Rob was raised in Kimball, Nebraska and is still known for his athletic achievements. Rob moved to Wyoming in the mid 1970s and started what would become the very successful Cannon Oil & Gas Well Service, Inc., which still operates today. Rob met his perfect match and love of his life, Elaine, in 1977 and they married on Dec. 23, 1978. Rob and Elaine lived in Green River, where they raised...
On October 5, 2021, surround at home with loved ones, Sylvia Christie was welcomed home into the gates of heaven. Sylvia was born to the late Thelma and William Haynes on April 7, 1940 in Oklahoma. She married the love of her life Chester D Christie, in a "blink of an eye town", Quartzsite, Arizona. He was currently a Marine that took her breath away. Sylvia's strong will lead her through her life supporting every child that came upon her doorstep. Her love for children gained her 12 children...
Edward "Ed" Jesus Petty Sr., 69, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born April 19, 1952 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Keith Edward Petty and Aurora Marie Gil Mr. Petty attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1971 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married the love of his life Rosemarie Ann Martinez December 3, 1971 in...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynne Morrison, 66, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Evanston, Wyoming. Mrs. Morrison died following courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 19, 1955 in Evanston, Wyoming; the daughter of Robert Watson Duncan and Rebecca "Arlene" Spurgeon. Mrs. Morrison attended schools in Evanston, Wyoming and was a 1973 graduate of Evanston High School. She...
Dean Martin Dawes, 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Green River, Wyoming. He was a long-time resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Butte, Montana and Seattle, Washington. He was born on April 12, 1952 in Pryor, Montana; the son of Jason Dawes and Caroline Kipp. Dean attended schools in Butte Montana and was a 1971 graduate of Butte Central High School. Dean was married to Beckilyn Munro who preceded him in death in June 2015. He worked for OCI for several...
Mary Margaret Busse, 61, passed away on October 11, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming of Covid 19. She was a resident of Green River for 38 years and a former resident of Sullivan, Missouri. She was born on June 2, 1960 in Washington; the daughter of Herman Busse and Margaret Busse (Lawrence). Mary attended schools in Sullivan, Missouri and was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan Senior High. She later received her B.S. in Industrial Safety and Health. She...
Michael Buckner, 62, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming and former Ogden, Utah. He died following a courageous battle with Covid. He was born June 30, 1959 in Middleton, Ohio; the son of Calvin Buckner and mother Stella Thompson. Mr. Buckner attended schools in Ogden, Utah and was a 1978 graduate of Ben Lomond High School. He married Debra Buckner on August 24, 1989 in Green River,...
Jessica Scott, 42, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident for the past nine and a half years in Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born October 16, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah; the daughter of Danny Thomas Kofford and Colleen Dymock. Mrs. Scott attended schools in Vernal, Utah and Price Utah. She married Jason Scott April 14, 2000 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Scott worked for Kid and Company for...
Dale Brenden, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and a life-long resident of Wyoming. He was born on May 17, 1956 in Basin, Wyoming; the son of Harland Brenden and Leona Grandbois. Dale attended schools in Wyoming and was a 1974 graduate of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He married the love of his life, Shelly Scott September 30, 1978 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Dale worked at FMC for forty-two years and...
Justin James Lehar, 40, passed away October 7, 2021 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on September 26, 1981 in Rock Springs, WY; the son of James L. Lehar and Inabell R. Fox. Justin graduated from Darby High School with the class of 1998, he then attended Trapper Creek Job Corps. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Black Butte Coal Company. Justin enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. He...
Beulah M. Vesco, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Kansas. She was born on October 31, 1933 in Tonganoxie, Kansas; the daughter of Joseph Wampler and Emma Cardwell. Mrs. Vesco attended schools in Kansas. She married Nay Vesco on July 23, 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2005. Mrs. Vesco enjoyed spending time with...
Deborah Kay Davis, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River for the past thirteen years and former resident of Columbus, Montana. She was born July 30, 1954 in Ogden, Utah; the daughter of Theron Henry Larson and Beverle Read Chappelle. Debbie attended school in Salt Lake City, Utah and was a 1972 graduate of Cyprus High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She...
David Alan Wallace, 70, passed away October 7, 2021 in Clearfield, Utah. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming. David was born on June 28, 1951 in Pacifica, California, the son of Harold Wallace and Nora Mortenson. He worked as a Mechanic for Kerr Mcgee until his retirement. David loved the outdoors, and his hobbies included collecting coins, guns, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending his time playing pool and taking care of his dog Zippy and bird Rusco. Survivors include his two sons...
Derrick Byron Walsh, 68, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on July 2, 1953 in Bennington, Vermont; the son of Earl Joseph Walsh and Mary Sophia Ennis. Derrick graduated from Arlington High School with the class of 1972. He worked as a sheet metal specialist for Vaughn's Plumbing and Heating. Derrick was an Air Force and Navy veteran, serving in the Cold War. He loved bowling, geology, painting portraits on canvas, reading, and animals....
It isn’t hard to see some residents’ opposition to the proposed one penny general purpose sales tax. They’ve got signs posted on their front lawns and in many visible locations throughout the county. What is hard is knowing why this tax is being proposed in the first place. Readers of the Green River Star undoubtedly know about the funding challenges haunting local governments. Revenue challenges are what caused the county commissioners to decide not to solely fund ambulance subsidies, one of the key issues driving this tax proposal. Howev...
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter today as someone who is torn. Some of you may not be aware, but there is a special election coming up on November 2, 2021 where the only issue on the ballot is a General Purpose additional 1% county sales tax. We are told this is to help solve our county’s ongoing ambulance service issue, but upon deeper scrutiny of the resolution itself, I’m not sure it will. Now please hear me out. I have family working for Sweetwater Medics and have, in the past, utilized EMS services for which I believe you cannot put...
Dear Editor, Providing a free Ambulance Service sounds like a novel idea. However, if the general purpose sales tax does pass, there is no statutory guarantee Ambulance will receive any funding. City Council members and County Commissioners will have ultimate authority on which entities are supported every year. Our current relationship with the City of Green River is very good. They have told us they will fund the current losses, but that also assumes we will generate revenue ourselves by billing patient insurance. If we stopped billing...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 12 At 8:53 a.m., officers responded to a report of accidental damage at Rocky Mountain Car Wash. Officers met with the manager at the car wash who reported a spray bar had struck a vehicle, then the vehicle had left the area, and there was damage to the spray bar. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle and completed a report of the incident. At 8:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wind River Drive and Hitching Post Drive. It was reported...
Green River hosted the Cody Broncs, falling to the No. 1 ranked and undefeated defending 3A State Football Champions, 48-20 Friday night. Considering how Cody has dominated every opponent to date, the Wolves may well have played their best game of the season without the services of three of their top players on offense and defense. Cody won the coin flip to start the game and elected to receive. After a good kickoff return Cody ran the ball seven times, showing why they lead the State in that...
Gillette Invitational (Oct. 16) Team scores 1. Laramie: 502 2. Cheyenne Central: 429 3. Campbell County: 367 4. Dickinson: 279 5. Williston: 265 6. Kelly Walsh: 245 7. Sheridan: 220 8. Green River: 208 9. Douglas: 172 10. Lander Valley: 167 11. Thunder Basin: 160 12. Cheyenne South: 103 13. Rock Springs: 100 14. Cheyenne East: 86 15. Buffalo: 44 16. Worland: 34 17. Riverton: 29 18. Newcastle: 21 19. Natrona County: 14 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay 9. GRHS A (Tanith Smith, Brianna Uhrig, Hailey Uhrig, Hailey Luth), 2:05.58 24. GRHS B (Autumn...
The Green River High School cross country team’s season is on its final week as the runners prepare for State in Ethete. The Wolves traveled to Riverton to participate in the 3A conference championship. The boys placed seventh with 174 points while the girls placed sixth with 135 points. For the boys, Nathan Stevenson was the top finisher for the Wolves by placing ninth with a time of 17:12.59. Hale Iwen finished 30th with a time of 18:38.11 while Shay O’Melia finished with 18:57.84 to finish in 37th. James Harper took 48th place with a tim...
