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Employees working for the city of Green River will receive a monetary thank you from the Green River City Council later this month. The council voted unanimously to approve a tiered stipend for employees Tuesday night. Full-time employees will receive $1,200, while part-time employees with more than 1,000 hours worked during the year will receive $750, part-time employees with between 500 and 1,000 hours worked will receive $500 and employees with under 500 hours worked will receive $250. Green...
Deciding whether or not to change the airport’s name to something more regional was a topic of discussion the Sweetwater County Commissioners weren’t ready to make a decision on just yet. During the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport manager Devon Brubaker addressed the commissioners about changing the airport’s name to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. “As the commission is well aware, we as an airport have been making significant strides to market...
On Monday morning, while temperatures were in the 20s, eight cars derailed in the Green River yard. Kristen South, Union Pacific Railroad media relations director for the Wyoming area, said at about 9:45 a.m. eight cars derailed, but remained in an upright position. This means that although the cars did leave the track, they didn't flip onto the side or roll over completely. South said she did not know what the cars that derailed contained. The derailment could easily be seen from the Greenbelt...
Around noon last Thursday, traffic on Uinta Drive was diverted and two businesses were evacuated after a contractor hit a gas line. According to Darren Shepherd, Dominion Energy Wyoming spokesman, a contractor completing work near two businesses hit a one-way feed, 2-inch plastic gas line. Those two businesses were Edward Jones and Dimensions Beauty Salon. "Gas is lighter than air and so it rises and dissipates," Shepherd said. Unfortunately, in this case the wind was blowing the gas right...
Children not only created cardboard cars with their families, but they may have created lasting memories too. Last Wednesday, children from both Green River and Rock Springs Headstart met at the Rock Springs Springs facility to eat snacks, and watch a movie in the cardboard cars they created. Students were treated to hot dogs and popcorn while they watched the movie, Erin Barbuto, Headstart Family and Community Partnerships Manager, said. Prior to the movie, children were encouraged to build a...
Oct. 5, 2017, will forever be engraved in the Johnson family's minds as the day their lives changed. Ashley Johnson said it was on that day when they found out her youngest son, James, 2, has Leukemia. She said James had caught a cold and he just wasn't getting better. In fact, the cold turned into a double ear infection that wouldn't go away even after antibiotics were being administered. Ashley said she just knew something wasn't right. Usually, when James or one of her other children would...
The parking lot was full of vacant cars, while Christmas Craft goers were busy going from room to room to look at unique gifts. On Saturday, the Golden Hour Senior Center hosted its annual Christmas Craft Fair. Each room was packed from front to back with tables full of assorted crafts, candles, nick knacks, essential oils, pottery, glasswork, fossils and Christmas decorations. Ruby Chambers of Ruby's Fine Gifts was busy selling inventory she had stored in her house. Chambers said she was there...
Lines of empty boxes filled the room at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Sunday afternoon. The boxes, which would be filled with Girl Scout cookies, candy, Christmas cards, letters and a host of other treats and items, were sent off to soldiers overseas Tuesday morning. VFW Post 2321 Vice Commander Jim Shoemaker said they'll send off any donation they receive. "If we can do it, they'll go," he said. Earl McDonald, District 4 Commander and Commander of VFW Post 2321 in Green River, said the VFW...
During the last few weeks, a number of our city’s residents have been hit by sneaky scammers. These scammers are the lowest of the low, preying upon vulnerable people in an attempt for an easy score. The tactics they use are varied, with residents reporting people calling about computer viruses, missed court dates, unexpected lottery winnings, as well as a myriad of other stories and claims. These scams can catch even the most guarded person unaware with the right application. They’ve become much more sophisticated than the stereotypical Nig...
Dear Editor, The governor of the great state of Wyoming, Matthew H. Mead, has proclaimed that Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, be designated as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It is earnestly recommended by the few remaining veterans in Wyoming of the attack on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, that we honor the many heroes that fell that day at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the many that were wounded. It is also requested by the same surviving veterans that all school teachers in this area bring to the children’s attention what happened at Pearl Harbor and that is w...
Dear Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Mike Enzi and Rep. Liz Cheney: Wyoming’s delegation should not support the Federal Communication Commission’s proposed changes to rules commonly known as net neutrality. Should Congress allow this to proceed, the end result will allow a few massive corporations control of how the internet is utilized by customers and businesses and will harm economic competition, stifling new ideas and innovations. For customers, the proposed changes could drastically change how the...
Have you seen the Lucky Cactus Tattoo shop on Main Street? They opened just a few months ago and are very excited to be in Green River. The shop is owned by Chace Young, Regina Khisamova and Colby Moss. It conveys a welcoming environment and has three private rooms for each artist. Young said it was important for them to be able to offer a sense of privacy for their customers. Young graduated from Rock Springs High School. He participated in advanced art classes and continued to develop his skills outside of the classroom. He started tattooing...
This display of the month is a doll with a papier mâché head and leather body possibly from the 1870s-1890s. She is wearing a red cotton dress and lying in a Victorian wicker doll carriage. Papier mâché has its origins in China, where the invention of paper itself comes from. The interest of papier mâché spread from China to Japan and Persia. It was used in mask making and festival activities and eventually spread around the world. Papier mâché dolls are made of paper pulp plus other substances. The earliest dolls were individually handmad...
Ann Joyce Clifton, 86, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 29, 2017, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Colorado, Clifton died following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 13, 1931, in Peoria, Ill., the daughter of Alfred M. Kennedy and Edna May Brayton Kennedy. Clifton attended schools in Peoria Heights and was a 1949 graduate of the Woodruff High School. She also attended Bradley University and graduated from Illinois State University at...
Larry Dankert, 67, of Green River, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at the Mission at Castle Rock. A longtime resident of Green River and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Dankert died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1950, in Rock Springs, the son of Jim and Lona Dankert. Dankert attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1968 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He worked in construction for many years as a heavy equipment operator. His interests included...
Joseph William DeSalvo, 73, passed away Nov. 28, 2017, at his home in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 38 years and a former resident of Utah. DeSalvo was born on March 12, 1944, in Pueblo, Colo., the son of Joseph DeSalvo and Edith Checkman. He attended schools in Ogden, Utah. DeSalvo married Carla Wells Nov. 25, 1995, in Las Vegas. He was a self-employed owner of KJ Mobile Homes for over 30 years and later retired in 1996. DeSalvo was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Johnnie “Tony” Kettle, 88, passed away Nov. 26, 2017, at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River. He was a lifelong resident of Wyoming. Kettle was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Rock Springs, the son of John E. Kettle and Ester Mullens. He served in the United States Navy in 1949. Kettle worked as a miner at General Chemical for 16 years and later retired in 1989. He was a member of the Eagles Hall No. 151, and of the VFW, as well as a member of the Congregational Church. Kettle enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and the great out...
Jack Donald Taylor, 88, known to family as "Tim," died peacefully Dec. 2, 2017, in Grand Junction, Colo. Jack was born in Moab, Utah, March 20, 1929, to Arthur Alonzo and Estella Newell Taylor, the youngest of nine children. Soon after graduation, he moved to Grand Junction, Colo., with his mother and sister Evelyna and meet the love of his life, Zoa Harris. They married in 1949 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Two daughters were born to them, Paula Jarvis, who is deceased, and Jan Wilson. The...
Kent D. Williams, 64, of Rock Springs, passed away at his home Dec. 2, 2017. He had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born Sept. 14, 1953, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Doug LaVerl Williams and Florene Harris Williams. Williams attended schools in Soda Springs, Idaho. He married Merelda Gough and they later divorced. Williams worked as an auto body and glass man for 45 years, He was the owner and operator of Williams Auto body and Glass for the past 10 years. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking....
With a little less than a week's worth of practice under their belts, the Green River High School Lady Wolves basketball team is looking forward to their first game. Head coach Rick Carroll said the team is just getting used to playing with each other. The team's been fortunate to have six seniors returning to the team and they have been helping out the younger team members. Carroll said the practices they have had so far this year have been positive. "The girls are working hard," he said. As...
The Green River High School Boys are working hard in preparation for their first challenge later this week. The boys will travel to Lyman to take on Kemmerer at the Mountain View Auxiliary Gym Friday. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the matchup between Cokeville and Mountain View. Following that tournament, the boys will compete in the popular Flaming Gorge Classic, which takes place Dec. 14-16. The team will then get a breather until the new year, when they travel to...
Head coach Dan Hansen is excited for the upcoming indoor track season at Green River High School. The program was on the chopping block earlier this year, along with the wrestling cheer program and spring tennis. The programs were eventually saved by the school district’s board of trustees, something Hansen is grateful for. Unlike other sports, the indoor track season doesn’t begin until mid-January, with the team’s first meet taking place at Weber State University in Utah. Another diffe...
The back-to-back state championship wrestling team seeks their third state title under a new coach. Head wrestling coach Josh Wisniewski said he's excited to take over the successful wrestling program at Green River High School after spending the previous seven years coaching middle school wrestling. "I'm very excited to work with such a great group of wrestlers," Wisniewski said. With a group of 37 wrestlers, including seven seniors, Wisniewski said he has a good mix of student athletes to...
A pair of Sweetwater County softball players signed letters to play for Colorado Northwestern Community College next year. The two, Green River's Aaliyah Brady and Rock Springs' Maygen Stassinos signed their letters of intent Monday evening. Brady played for the Green River Chaos softball team before switching to the Rock Springs Storm, where Stassinos plays. Brady said she initially set up a recruitment profile through the Next College Student Athlete website, where the CNCC found her. While...
