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en to their homes for the holidays can check out the People for People Backpack Program Tree Lot Sale on Nov. 19 at Thermopolis Middle School. Judy Carswell with People for People noted the sale is the fundraiser for the Backpack Program, which provides kids in need with food to see them through the weekends. She further explained they utilize donated trees and wreaths, many of which come from people throughout the year. Though the greenery is already purchased, she asks people in the community...
A few months ago the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC) set up a survey for people to share their thoughts on the county strengths and challenges, as well as items such as where they do their shopping and receive services such as medical and dental. Amanda Moeller, CEO for the EDC, said she hasn’t had time to really collate the information, but some of it stands out on its own. There were a total 101 respondents for the survey, though it allowed for people to s...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Samantha Messick was sentenced to three years of supervised probation. Messick who was arrested June 30 for her involvement in a high-speed chase on a stolen motorcycle, pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property and interference with a peace officer. A third charge of possession of a controlled substance was dismissed. Messick was sentenced to 2.5 to four years in prison on the conspiracy...
Recently, Kaila Jones placed fifth in the Open Class A Bikini division of the Yellowstone Classic. Jones said the Classic is a bodybuilding competition, where athletes train in different divisions, including Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique, Classic Physique and Bikini. She further explained competitions like Figure are judged more on muscle and how cut a person looks, whereas Bikini is focused more on the softer side, and not so focused on muscle. However, she pointed out "they still want you...
Thursday and Friday, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher, collectively known as the "Men of Worth" entertained the community through their music and wit. In addition to a concert Thursday night - which featured guest appearances from Chauncey Morris and members of the high school choir - the pair visited the local schools, singing to and educating the students....
It’s almost here. The day when everyone hits the polls — unless they chose to fill out an absentee or early ballot. It’s almost time for the big top to come down on the political circus for a couple more years. I make this reference only in regard to the presidential election, much like I have since front-runners Clinton and Trump were announced. It almost seemed like a bad joke just a few months ago, and now in a couple weeks one or the other will be leading our country for the next four years....
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees heard from Board Attorney Ron Jurovich, who presented on the potential transition of governance. Should the initiative to create a hospital district pass in the upcoming election, Jurovich noted there are still a number of proceedings that could happen — namely the dissolution and termination of the County Memorial Hospital. He stressed the hospital board may or may not vote to dissolve the hospital. Should the vote b...
Three-year-old Kathrine Waid stands next to a monster pumpkin at the Hot Springs County Library. Patrons are invited to guess the weight of the pumpkin, grown by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Prizes for boy, girl and adult divisions will be awarded later this month for closest guesses....
With a twist on the classic novel by Bram Stoker, the University of Wyoming will present a ballet performance of “Dracula: the Legend in Motion” at the auditorium on Nov. 3 The piece is choreographed by Jennifer Deckert, and features an original score by Sean Stone. According to the UW website, the show “portrays the wonder, desire, and terror of “Dracula,” a story of passion and courage that takes us from the mystery-shrouded depths of Transylvania to the stylishly steam-punked streets o...
Last week saw Irish and Scottish musical duo Men of Worth performing in Thermopolis, and the Celtic music continues this week, as Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man, comes to Hot Springs County Library Thursday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. Gurnsey uses his music and wit to take audiences on tales of love, voyages and the colorful lives of the every-man. Among the instruments he plays are the concertina, bodhran, mandolin, penny whistle, bowed psaltery and the bones. The last of these is named so...
Next month, fourth grade students will get an interesting look at the history of Wyoming when “Buffalo Bill” Boycott and Dr. Jo (Flower of the Prairie) come and visit with them, Nov. 3 beginning at 10:40 at Ralph Witters Elementary. Boycott said the program, “The Legacy of Wyoming” includes performance on fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar; while he is experienced in playing all four instruments, Dr. Jo sticks to the guitar and banjo, and they both harmonize their voices. Among the topics the ad...
The Hot Springs County High School Cross Country finished their season Saturday, at the 3A State Championships in Sheridan. The girls team brought home a second place finish with 80 points; Star Valley took first with 58. Jules Ward came in at under 20 minutes for the course, with a second place finish of 19:17.92. McKenna Bomengen placed ninth with a time of 20:22.38, and Tahja Hunt finished 10th with 20:41. The three girls were also selected as All-State in cross country by the Wyoming... Full story
The Hot Springs County High School football program capped off with a Friday night loss against Mountain View, 47-6, and a season record of 1-7. Of Friday's game, coach Matthew McPhie stated, "We had a tough challenge with the number one team from the 2A West division. Our boys played with a great sense of pride and had great effort versus a very good football team." Offensively, McPhie said, they were led by Milton Peden, who rushed for 70 yards and did an excellent job for the Bobcats both...
Carllena Farman, who served in the United States Army from 1981-89 — honorably discharged as a Specialist E4 — and who underwent triple-bypass surgery earlier this year, is still in need of financial assistance. Fellow veteran Jeff Dierks noted a fundraiser for Farman was held in August. Proceeds from that event have helped, but they are dwindling. Farman, who has lived in Thermopolis since 1991, has had some setbacks health-wise and has not yet been able to return to work. She is only abo...
Sheriff Lou Falgoust visits with Braydon and Kadon Pyle as they choose the pumpkin they want to take home. This year is the 14th that Falgoust has provided a pumpkin patch for children....
by Mark Dykes The public will not be allowed to dump tires at the Thermopolis landfill for the next couple of weeks. Mayor Mike Mortimore, speaking at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, explained there have been issues regarding tires over the past several days, such as them being found in ditches. However, he said, a couple “entities” took out something to the equivalent of 1,000 tires each to the landfill. Council recently approved an ordinance that created a fee schedule for tire dumpi...
by Mark Dykes The Wyoming Dinosaur Center will celebrate the end of its most successful tourist season with a Dining with Dinosaurs Gala Saturday, Oct. 22 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the center, 110 Carter Ranch Road. Big Horn Basin Foundation Director and Wyoming Dinosaur Center Education Director Jessica Lippincott said the event will feature a string trio from the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra — Christine Dunbar on cello, Ben Winckler on violin and Jack Hess on viola — and guests will be ser...
Claudia Eichhorn guides Zach Nelson through the process of creating a mask, making sure the eyeholes are cut in just the right spot and outlining the design, during Still Strolling Saturday at the Hot Springs County Museum....
by Mark Dykes As seen in the past few months, a hot topic for this year’s general election in Hot Springs County regards the formation of a hospital district. However, should the initiative for the district pass, it does not mean it becomes a permanent establishment. According to the 2015 Wyoming State Statute Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 4, the trustees of a hospital district may vote to dissolve and terminate the district. The plan to do so shall provide for payment of all bonded and other i...
Patricia O'Brien shakes hands with Congressional Candidate Liz Cheney during a recent Meet and Greet event. Right, Nathan Winters and Rob DiLorenzo visit with former vice president Dick Cheney....
by Mark Dykes Tuesday afternoon during the meeting of the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism Board, Director Amanda Moeller reported there was a record deposit this month. “We are eight percent up over last year for this month,” Moeller said, “which actually brings us up from about 10 percent down to about four percent down for the year.” Moeller said the deposit this month was $32,068, and last year it was $29,000. She pointed out last year was a record year as well, so there is a steady increas...
by Mark Dykes Thursday evening, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Board chose the executive board officers for 2016-17. Officers are President Greg Willson, Vice President Deb Tudor, Treasurer Tracy Linko and Secretary Robin Griffin. The four are also authorized signers on accounts. Also presented at the meeting were board election results. Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann Rush noted the election was exceptional this year, as there was a 43 percent of the membership voting;...
by Mark Dykes The Hot Springs County High School girls cross country team came home winners last Friday, taking first at the Absaraka Conference Meet in Douglas with 36 points, beating out second place Newcastle's 70. Other teams competing at the meet were: Douglas - 71; Worland - 84; Buffalo - 106; and Wheatland - 163. The girls also had three finishers in the top 10, with Jules Ward in first place at 20:09.56, Tahja Hunt in second at 21:31.38 and McKenna Bomengen at fourth with 21:48.50....
by Mark Dykes Some great touchdown runs and a two-point conversion put up 14 points for the Bobcats Football team in the Friday night match against the Dogies. However, the points came late in the game, and weren't enough to match the 50 Newcastle put up in the first half. The 'Cats were able to keep on the Dogies, though, keeping them from scoring any more in the second. Turnovers - both in fumbles and interceptions - made it difficult for the Bobcats to move the ball in their favor early on....
by Mark Dykes The Bobcats JV Football season came to an official close on Monday, following a home game against Worland, and Coach Jordan McKittrick emphasized the learning the boys go through. McKittrick noted the team's losses to Worland and Wind River, but pointed out the team did well against Burns, winning 14-0. There were some good turnovers on defense at the recent game against Worland, McKittrick said, and though there were some opportunities to score the team did not capitalize on...
