Our View: Things to be thankful for in GR

Green River’s residents have a lot to be thankful for.

We live in one of the most beautiful cities in Wyoming. An absolute oasis in the southwestern Wyoming desert. Green River is filled with parks and trees. We have a Greenbelt walkway that gives us the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Green River. Gatherings at Expedition Island, Centennial Park and Stratton Myers Park are some of the enjoyable moments of the year, regardless of if they’re private or public.

We’re thankful for our easy access to recreational opportunities throughout southwestern Wyoming. Hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and much, much more can be found a short drive outside of town. All it takes a 30-minute or hour-long drive to be “away from it all.” A majority of Sweetwater County consists of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies. While some criticism can be made about how these federal agencies conduct their business, without these agencies, much of that land would be under different ownership and likely be impossible to access. We’re thankful for that management, regardless of how flawed it can seem to be.

Many of Green River’s residents enjoy good paying jobs provided by the local trona industry. Local unions have worked for decades to ensure workers are fairly compensated for their work and protected from the hazards involved with the mining industry. That isn’t to say those mining companies haven’t supported the area, they certainly do. It isn’t unusual to see a little league team sport the logo of a local mine, or to see the company listed in a group of sponsors helping provide fun events like Flaming Gorge Days or River Festival. They help make Green River more than just a place to live.

At the Green River Star, we’re thankful for a few things ourselves.

We’re thankful for the continued support from our readers who pick up the newspaper week after week. We’re thankful for Genesis Alkali, Solvay and the numerous residents for sponsoring our Newspapers in Education program, which allows up to send papers to the schools throughout Green River. We’re thankful for the residents and businesses who place advertisements in the newspaper, as well. We’re also thankful for our carriers for their diligent service, especially as the cold, winter months approach. Without any of those groups listed, it would be impossible to produce this newspaper week after week.

 

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