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Get those walking shoes on. It’s time. According to nationaldaycalendar.com, National Walking Day is always the first Wednesday in April. This year, that’s April 7. If it’s a way to get people moving, the health experts at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County are all for it, MHSC Marketing Director Deb Sutton said. Taking a few minutes out of your day to take a walk offers a wide range of health benefits. Boost mental health “Walking just 10 minutes a day boosts the chemicals in your brain that help to improve mood and combat depress...
A budding historian brought a century-old handgun to the Sweetwater County Historical Museum for examination this week. Six-year-old Danny Tuttle of Green River, a regular museum visitor, is the owner of a badly rusted revolver that was found hidden beneath a rock in the desert near Rawlins by his great-grandfather, Jesse Lloyd Tuttle. The revolver was discovered in the 1940s. Museum staff determined the pistol to be a .38-caliber Iver Johnson Safety Automatic revolver, which first appeared on...
The Woman's Club of Rock Springs, part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, with members from both Green River and Rock Springs met on March 16th at White Mountain Library for their General Meeting. The club has hit the ground running since we have been able to meet again. We are working on three more buddy benches for kids who feel they need a friend for the day. They may be new to town or just need a friend to play with or talk to. Teachers are trained in the use of the benches and the...
The drive-thru COVID-19 swabbing station and outpatient lab services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County both will reduce hours beginning April 1. What isn’t changing? The hospital’s face covering requirement and its limited visitation. Here’s a brief rundown: Drive-thru COVID-19 swabbing station: Beginning April 1, the drive-thru will offer appointments from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The station will not be open on Sundays. Appointments can be made at curative.com. Outpatient Medical Laboratory services: The new lab h...
Several Sweetwater County residents, including six from Green River, recently graduated from the University of Wyoming. The students earned their degrees following completion of the fall 2020 semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); CERT (Certificate); and MA (Master of Arts). Green River Maria V. Baker BA Kyler Jaylin Cochrane BS Rocky B. Cordova BA Taylor L. Draney BA Michael Chase...
The staff at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County received donations from the Green River's 4th Ward of the LDS Church for the hospital's Caring Closet as well as the Labor and Delivery Unit. Every quarter, the church group adopts an organization for their humanitarian project and this quarter, they chose the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. "We like doing things for the community and donating to the hospital helps our community," group member, Shelly Moen, said. The Caring Closet was...
The artwork of 14 Green River High School students is on display at the Sweetwater County Library throughout the month of March. “This exhibit beautifully showcases the artistic talents of Green River’s high school students,” Lindsey Travis, assistant director for the library system, said. “Stop by and check it out!” Students showcased in the exhibit are: Emma Christiansen Jessica Clark Caitlyn Farnsworth Skylee Gomez Gabbie Hieser Lauren Jensen Natalea Killpack Olivia Nielsen Morgan Rieck Amaya Spartz Connar Todd Brianna Uhrig Hailey Uh...
The deadline is March 26 for Sweetwater County graduating seniors to apply for three Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County college scholarships opportunities. The purpose of all three scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students who choose to pursue post-secondary education within the healthcare field. Sweetwater Memorial’s General Medical staff will award one scholarship to a high school senior from Sweetwater County School District No. 1, and one scholarship to a high school student from Sweetwater County School District N...
A personal financial plan in line with healthcare needs is provided to each patient through the Patient Financial Navigation Program at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. The Patient Financial Navigation Program was created to help patients and their families address financial needs and to help reduce barriers and stress related to healthcare costs, visits, and treatment. “We are so happy to be able to offer this service to our patients,” said CEO Irene Richardson. “The Patient Navigation Program was developed by one of our emplo...
The Muley Fanatic Foundation donated four Tapco brand solar powered LED flashing deer crossing signs to the City of Green River on February 24 to raise awareness for motorist safety and as a notice in specific areas of possible deer crossing presence on the roadway. These 30”x30” signs are solar powered with LED lighting around the perimeter of the sign, with the lights continually flashing and providing for a highly visible reminder of possible deer crossing. MFF worked with the city and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to identify pri...
A collection of colorful quilts can be seen at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum through a temporary exhibit on display until the end of April. Showcasing a style called crazy quilting, the exhibit is a partnership between the museum and the Sweetwater County Quilt Guild. According to the museum's curator Amanda Benson, the quilts took their inspiration from the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia. The fair's Japanese Pavilion had a number of modern art pieces on display in a multitude of...
The high schools in Green River and Rock Springs showed their love for the Make-A-Wish Foundation last week, raising $39,885.04 for the organization. A blood drive hosted by the schools generated 141 pints of blood, with Green River donating 77 pints while Rock Springs donated 64 pints. Marisa DeClercq, the Green River High School student government advisor, said the amount raised for Make-A-Wish is impressive considering the fundraising period was condensed into a single week. She said...
Regular Honor Roll Students at Green River High School who are listed on the regular honor roll maintain a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.749 and are enrolled in a minimum of five classes and do not have F or I grades. Students listed on the honor roll are: Alexa Alatorre, Einan Armstrong, Abbey Atkinson, Anthony Bartolotta, Luis Batista, Damian Bautista, Devin Bobbitt, Jordan Brady, Trevor Brangham, Janey Burd, Devynn Byinton, Shelby Carson, Autumn Casey, Alexia Clark, Trenton Collar, Christian Dobyns, Kaden Eastman, Caitlyn...
Dora Lopez stood near her husband at the clerk's window at the shipyards. Paying his union dues was one of several errands the couple tasked themselves with that day in Portland, Ore. She wasn't paying much attention until the union clerk spoke to her. "Are you working?" he asked Dora, who shook her head. "Do you want to work?" It was part of the United States War Production Co-Ordinating Committee's "We Can Do It" campaign. Rosie the Riveter would become the campaign's star. The union clerk tol...
Cory DuPape credits the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit staff at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County with saving his life. At 53, DuPape was confident in his good health. He worked out five or six times a week and rarely got even a cold. “I have never smoked, never done an illegal drug, and I rarely drink,” he said. When COVID-19 hit DuPape on Dec. 17, it launched with a vengeance. Always following the recommended protocols, he was surprised he contracted the disease at all. His employer requires all employees to use a mask and san...
The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River recently discovered that it has a unique cultural and historical link to another museum on the other side of the world. The county museum recently published an article and Facebook post about the huge silk dragon used in parades and processions by the Chinese community in Rock Springs well over a century ago. All that remains of the dragon now are carefully-preserved photographs and its grapefruit-sized glass eyes, currently on exhibit in...
With more than 18 years of nursing experience under her belt, Kim White is excited to take on the role of Director of Emergency Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Work in critical care is among the reasons White initially pursued a nursing career. "First, the human body fascinates me with how it works and the amazing things that it can do," White said. "Nursing is the perfect field to continue to learn about the functions and abilities of the body. "The second reason, and these...
The Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center received a grant from the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative for the fourth year in a row to host its annual Paint the Town Pink and Ladies Night Out Initiative – a community education and awareness event scheduled for October 2021. The grant award has been named in honor of Sweetwater County resident Patricia “Tricia” Angelovich for serving as the Pink Ribbon Run’s Pink Flamingo Flock Boss and for her contributions in supporting the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative. The purpose of the grant-funded event i...
A muzzle-loading Civil War infantry rifle was recently brought to the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River for examination and research through the museum’s Vintage Firearms Research Program. Museum staff determined the rifle to be a very fine .58-caliber Model 1861 Springfield, manufactured in 1862. About 660,000 Model 1861s were produced by Springfield between 1861 and 1865 at a cost of $15 to $20 apiece. A slightly modified successor, the Model 1863, was made in similar quantities from 1863 to 1865. A mainstay for the Union A...
Six local photographers are featured in the Photography Open Exhibit on display through the end of February at the Sweetwater County Library in Green River. Photographers included in this year’s Photography Open are Gary Mortensen, Marni Christensen, Ian Cadena, Jennifer Knox, Terry Sell, and Gerda Dickinson. The exhibit features varying images, from picturesque landscapes to images of animals. “It’s a beautiful exhibit,” said Assistant Library Director Lindsey Travis. “The photographs are also for sale. You can contact the artists to purchase...
A new task force focused on Wyoming’s wildlife will feature a familiar face as part of the group. Josh Coursey, cofounder of the Muley Fanatic Foundation, was one of 18 people appointed to the task force to study wildlife policy issues impacting Wyoming. The task force will investigate various topics over the next 18 months, with the end goal being to present conclusions based on the data the group analyzes, as well as make recommendations to the Wyoming Legislature based on those c...
