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Jacob Anglesey, once a highly regarded officer with the Green River Police Department, will go to prison. At the end of a two-day sentencing hearing Thursday, Anglesey was sentenced to spend 16-20 years in prison, with credit for 679 days served, for aggravated homicide in the death of two-year-old Konnor Allen in 2009. The maximum sentence for aggravated homicide is 20 years of imprisonment. Allen died after sustaining severe injuries while in Anglesey’s care, which the Sweetwater County A...
Even though several options were presented to the Sweetwater County Commissioners on how to staff the Third District Court and new Justice Center, only one additional position was approved at the meeting. After a lengthy discussion at the Commissioners recent meeting, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve filling a vacant court security officer position at the pay grade level of 15.2. During the discussion, Sheriff Mike Lowell told the Commissioners that under his duties as a sheriff...
The Green River Chamber of Commerce had a major change-up in its staff late last week. According to a press release, Irene Parsons, who had worked as CEO of the camber since August, was no longer working at the Chamber as of Dec. 21. Lisa Herrera will be taking over Parsons’ duties during the interim. Parsons, who formerly worked for Sen. John Barrasso’s office, replaced Rebecca Eusek as chamber CEO when Eusek was hired to work for the Wyoming Business Council. “We wish her well in her new endeavors,” the chamber’s press release states....
For Green River’s municipal government, 2017 was a year of change and cautious optimism. The biggest change came when the City Council decided to close the solid waste division and contract with Wyoming Waste Services to manage the city’s garbage collection. The decision came as the city prepares to close its landfill. Stricter regulations from the Wyoming EPA has caused a shift from municipal landfills to regional landfills across the state, which locally has caused the city to build a tra...
John Burns, 62, passed away Dec. 20, 2017, at Promise Hospital, in Salt Lake City. Burns was born Nov. 25, 1955, in Truth or Consequences, N.M., the son of Cecil Lewis Burns and Wilma Griffith. He attended schools in Truth or Consequences, N.M., and was a 1973 graduate of the Truth or Consequences High School. Burns married Rachel Rusk Feb. 14, 1977, in Baytown, Texas. He worked as a trona miner for General Chemical for 42 years. Burns enjoyed spending time with family, especially his...
Jacque While, 74, passed away Dec. 17, 2017, at the St. Josephs Villa in Salt Lake City. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. While died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John Bucho and Virginia Paris Bucho. While attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1961 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married James While in Rock Springs in April of 1969. While was a stay-at-home mom followed by working at the Medical Group, then...
Margaret "Marge" Louise Morrison passed away Dec. 20, 2017, in Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Wyoming, Penn., to William and Albina Shalata. While she and her brother, William were still young, the family moved to Winton. Margaret went to school in Winton and graduated high school in Rock Springs. After graduation, she attended beauty school in Salt Lake City. Later, she married Loel "Butch" Hatch and had her first daughter, Sandra Kay. Butch passed away shortly after the birth of...
Cristopher "Toffer" C. Dallmann, 27, passed away Dec. 17, 2017, in Rio Rancho, N.M. He was born Sept.28, 1990, in Rock Springs to his loving parents Joseph and Leona Dallmann. Dallmann attended Rio Rancho High School, where he received his diploma. Later he worked for Kiewit Construction for more than three years. He was a great bilingual communicator in Spanish and English. Dallmann was a gentle soul who loved life. He was always one to make you laugh with his quick wit and hilarious sense of...
Winning enough electoral votes to make Trump president was completely unexpected. It was shocking and awful in every way. Within hours, however, a concept calling itself “The Resistance” formed. Even here in conservative Wyoming, this resistance, this awakening, has been impressive. This has been good until now, but it’s time to ratchet things up to “The Revolt.” The goals of the Rebellion should be: 1. The removal of Donald Trump as president. 2. Put all major legislation, such as related to “tax reform”, and the size of national monu...
Dear Rusty: I have tried to contact Social Security many times but been put on hold for over 40 minutes, received no call back, etc. Also, I tried to find out online at my account, but got no answers to my questions so I’m hoping you can help. I served in the U.S. Navy from March 5, 1951 until Dec. 2, 1954, with an honorable discharge for medical reasons. Looking at my Social Security earnings statement, I never received credit for my earnings while serving in the U.S. Navy in 1952, 1953, and 1954, and for 1951 I only received earnings c...
The beginning of 2017 came with cold and snow, but that didn't stop Green River children from having fun. In January, students in Sweetwater County were enjoying going back to school after Christmas break. Students were wearing snow pants, hats, scarfs, gloves, boots and heavy winter coats to fight the cold. Throughout the year, toddlers enjoyed the Sweetwater County Library's toddler time, which is an early literacy program for toddlers. Children also participated in many activities last year,...
Green River seniors kicked off 2017 early last year with an exciting party and from that point on they experienced a lot of fun events. After ringing in the New Year, seniors at the Golden Hour Senior Center participated in the Lets Get Crafty class. Throughout the year, this group made all sorts of crafts, including wreaths, hats for school children and decorations for almost every Holiday. Last year, in January, Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center residents had an indoor snowball...
In February, Green River residents were asked to support the Green River High School for its annual blood drive. Community members and adults alike waited patiently for their turn to donate. Last year, the city's residents donated 245 pints, while Rock Springs donated 256. More importantly though, 1,500 lives can be saved with the donated blood. Last year, Sweetwater County raised more than $60,000 for the Make-A-wish Foundation. Over a two-week span, students from both GRHS and Rock Springs...
The Wolves had a number of successes throughout 2017, but they’ve also had a few departures along the way. Football The Green River High School football team, while not making it to the state championship, still had a lot to be proud of this season. Ending the season with a 7-3 record, the Wolves, powered by offense from Chance Hofer, Devin Love, Candon Croft, Kyle Ivie and others. A few players were named All State. Hofer, Croft, Love, Chance Anderson, Anthony Mitchell and Cole White were n...
10 for Green River Lady Wolves sports was filled with ups, downs, excitement and heartbreak as the teams battled for a chance at state. Some succeeded and others failed, but all learned valuable lessons along the way. In January, the Green River Lady Wolves basketball team started conference play with a win and a loss. They then went on to beat the Rock Springs Lady Tigers for another boost to their season. Throughout the season, the Lady Wolves basketball team had their ups and downs. The...
