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I couldn’t help comparing the two letters to the editor printed last week. To say they were “different” would be like comparing a blinding snowstorm at night, to a bright, sunny, summer day. Since I was unable to attend either meeting, I can only take the writers word for what transpired. I will note, however, that one candidate seems to have much broader support of the blue-collar, working class, libertarian type of people who are tired of the same old thing. We are for less government, less oversight, and more “let me do my thing, and you...
The following are facts I have compiled about Hot Springs State Park. The state did not develop the Master Plan, the Steering Committee did and both pool owners were part of the committee. The Big Spring produces 1,527 gallons per minute. Two fountains use 20 gpm each, Days Inn uses 25 gpm, Plaza uses 30 gpm, State Bath House uses 85 gpm, Teepee uses 280 gpm and Star Plunge uses 350 gpm. That leaves only 717 gpm to flow over the terraces. This is the visual icon of the park and should get the needed water before concessionaires. This would...
Frances R. Collins, 98, passed away peacefully at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Billings, Mont., on April 26, 2016. She was born March 20, 1918, to Loring and Cliffe Robinson in Sioux County, Neb. Frances married Harry Collins on January 26, 1937. To this union was born two children, Bessie Jo Van Dusen and Harvey Collins. She is survived by her son, Harvey; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 great, great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; and daughter, Bessie Jo. There will be graveside memorial services at t... Full story
Ernest Nathan "Nate" Brown Jr., 94, born May 11, 1921, to Ernest Nathan (Ernie) Brown Sr. and Eunice Williams Brown, passed away peacefully in his home off Coalmine Draw Rd. in Grass Creek, Wyo., on April 24, 2016, in the company of his wife and children. Born in Lander, Wyo., (Nate's grandfather surveyed the town), Nate grew up in Crowheart working on his parents' ranch and running wild horses on Crowheart Butte in his youth. Horses were his best friends from the time he first sat on a horse... Full story
Thomas Don Allard, 59, passed away March 31, 2016. Thomas was born July 25, 1956, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Donald C. and Grace E. Allard. Thomas grew up in Thermopolis and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1974. He met his future wife while still in high school when he was a senior and she was a junior. They started dating on January 12, 1974. Thomas and Laurie Patceg were married November 13, 1976, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis. They had two sons, Ashley Skylar an... Full story
James Carl "Whitey" Westby, 76, died at his home in Kimball , Neb. on Sunday April 24, 2016. James was born in Huron, S. D., on May 16, 1939, the son of Thomas and Ferne (Bales) Westby. He attended school in Huron, S. D. Whitey was married to Karol Manning in 1962 and to this union a daughter Karla was born. Whitey and Karol later divorced. He moved to Kimball in 1966. He was married to Alice Thomason in 1967 and to this union Jim was born. Whitey also adopted Alice's children Lora, Angie and... Full story
William “Bill” Clegg, 81, passed away April 24, 2016, in Golden Valley, Ariz. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 2, 1935, to William and Catherine Clegg. They moved to Thermopolis in 1941. He went into the army in 1952. He became part of the Galyan family and Chuck Galyan was his surrogate father. When his mother passed away in 1955 he was discharged from the army to come home for her funeral. He then served in the reserves for a few years. While he was in the army, he received his GED and attended one year of college. When he came home he... Full story
The Children’s Resource Center is sponsoring a showing of “The Incredibles” Saturday, May 7 at noon at the Ritz Theater. Come dressed as your favorite super hero and receive a prize. Cost is $5 per person. Proceeds go toward the Dolly Parton Imagination Library providing free books to children birth to five years old. For more information, call 864-9227....
Reserve your table now for the second annual Eagle RV Park Garage Sale set for Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate. Seller is responsible for their own items and taking any of their unsold items home when done. To reserve a table or for more information, contact (307) 315-0332....
The NED Show, which promotes positive behavior and academic achievement in elementary schools, did a presentation on April 27 at the auditorium for both Ralph Witters Elementary and Thermopolis Middle School students....
Despite some schedule shifts, the Hot Springs County High School Track and Field did well at Meeteetse and Casper on Monday. Wyoming Track Classic Jules Ward was the 3200 Meters champion at the all class Wyoming Track Classic in Casper on Monday, with a personal record time 11:49.23. This also gives her the best time in the state so far, in 2A girls. Coach Ernie Mecca said any time students qualify for the Classic is a good thing, as it means they are among the top students across the state,...
The weekend saw the Thermopolis Middle School track team competing on the road at Lovell. TMS had several high placers in individual events, as well as good times from the relay teams. Results from the meet are as follows: 8th grade girls second place team, 72 points 100 Meter Dash Sesi Jensen — 11th, 15.28, Olivia Weyer — 16th, 15.86, Aspen Jensen — 19th, 16.25 400 Meter Dash Aspen Jensen — 10th, 1:21.47 800 Meter Run Tahja Hunt — first, 2:42.15, McKenna Bomengen — second, 2:46.42 1600 Meter Run Tahja Hunt — first, 5:58.96, McKenna Bomen...
The Bobcats headed to Powell on Friday for their second to last tournament before the conference tournament in Douglas next week. The scores were as follows: Hudson Rolling – 77, Logan Bartholomew – 90, Colton Dobbins – 100, Will DeVries – 101, Justin Jeffs – 115 and Kaylee Smith – 124. Coach Jake Smith said the standout performances were Kaylee Smith in her first tournament, Hudson Rolling with his score of 77 and 4th place overall and Logan Bartholomew with his score of 90. Smith said it was... Full story
Jonah Cook was just playing a leisure game of golf with his dad on April 23 at the Thermopolis Golf Course when he got a hole in one on his second hole. Cook attends Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 2014. While in high school, Cook played on the golf team but he does not play on a college team, he said. "These days I just play golf as a hobby," he said. Cook said he began playing golf at age 14 and has played ever since....
Ralph Witters Elementary fourth graders, split into two separate trips, visited Yellowstone National Park. The first trip was April 15-18 and the second trip was April 29-May 2. Fourth grade teacher Anna Wassing took the first group of students to explore the park. "The students were excited to see a grizzly bear," Wassing said. "They also had a fox trot along within 100 feet of the group. And of course, there was the always exciting event of one group of girls finding a mouse in their cabin."...
