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Even though the calendar indicates summer isn’t officially here, the temperatures certainly seem to say otherwise. That means we are into growing season with our backyard gardens and there are a couple of things we have to watch when it comes to having a good crop of goodies this fall – temperature and humidity. In Wyoming, we’re not susceptible to the problems of too much humidity for our plants since the average humidity during the summer months is aroung 60 percent in the mornings, but drops...
A new event sponsored by the Hot Springs County Recreation District is about to hit the grass – J Bow Tag. Using soft tiped bow and arrows, J Bow Tag combines elements of dodgeball and archery into one sport. The wars will be held on Friday, June 15, starting at 1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County High School football field. This is a fun, face-paced, free event for those aged 10 and older....
The Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners is asking Hot Springs County Residents to apply to serve on the Hot Springs Travel & Tourism Board for a three- year term. One applicant will be selected, and applicants shall be from the lodging and/or tourism industry. Residents of Hot Springs County interested in applying to serve on a Board should submit their letter of interest and County Board Questionnaire — available on the County website www.hscounty.com or at the County Clerk’s Office — to the Hot Springs County Clerks Offic...
The Hot Springs County Library invites everyone to join them on a field journaling adventure on Tuesday, June 19 beginning at 1 p.m. The event will be at the library, and refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 864-3104 for more information....
Tammy Chase guides rider Brandi Crowe around a turn during the Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic this past weekend at the fairgrounds....
It’s time to saddle up again, with the PRCA Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo quick approaching. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, with the main performances at 7:30 each night. Those who want to get an early start on rodeo activities can attend a meet and greet barbecue at Big Horn Federal on Thursday, June 21. As of Tuesday, there were nearly 200 entrants including 21 bareback riders, 14 saddle bronco riders, 23 bull riders, 20 calf ropers, 28 steer wrestlers, 32...
Its sometimes difficult in the summer to ensure that kids are getting the right nutrition between playing and swimming and cruising on their bicycles. This summer, through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, children from ages five through 18 can enjoy a free breakfast and lunch at Ralph Witters Elementary. Breakfast will be served from 8 – 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday, June 11-28 and July 23 to August 9. Lunch will be available from noon until one o’clock on the same days. Adults may join their children for $1.75 for breakfast or $4 for...
A delegation of Democrats attended the Wyoming Democratic Party Convention and Central Committee meeting in Riverton at Central Wyoming College June 8-10. Delegates and attendees included Levi Shenkle, Howie Samelson, Elizabeth Straley (pictured), Suzanne Samelson and Gayle Phipps. Members participated in the creation and adoption of the 2018 party platform....
Current mayor Mike Mortimore has submitted his name for re-election, though his current four-year term hasn’t been his first. Mortimore was elected to a four-year term the town council in 1986, with the term beginning in 1987. He later served a total of five terms as mayor, back when terms were two years each, with a few breaks in between. 2000-2002 was his final two-year stint before getting out for at least 10 years. He then joined the town council and in 2014 was again elected mayor, this time to a four-year term. Mortimore said it’s not...
Among the candidates for mayor this year is Forrest Coleman-Weisz. An independent contractor since he was 19 years old, Coleman-Weisz said he’s been in a service-based industry and knows how to talk to people. Coleman-Weisz said he is a very civically minded person. “I own a business that’s in the public eye and provides a service. I joined the fire department in 2012 because it’s an all-volunteer fire department and I believe in this town . . . I feel like running for town council or, in this case, mayor is the next step in that. I believe...
Among the candidates for Mayor of Thermopolis is Bradyn Harvey. A Thermopolis native, Harvey said he’s wanted to run since he was a senior, and wants to make as big a difference as he can. Though born and raised in Thermopolis, Harvey moved away for college but was excited to come back to town. Having experienced towns outside of Thermop, he noted “the heart here is outstanding. The general community here is better than most places.” The biggest issue he sees is the drug problem, and he wants to assist the police department and sheri...
Michael Leisch has entered the race for one of two Hot Springs County Commissioner seats. Michael Leisch is a life-long resident of Hot Springs County having grown up in Hamilton Dome. Leisch has been a local business owner for the past 20 years as a certified tax professional (not a CPA), but has also worked in farming and ranching, the oilfield, radio and television and as a postal clerk. He also worked for Lockheed Aircraft as a flight test analysis engineer. A fiscal conservitive, Leisch has served as past president of the Wyoming...
Steve Shay joined the race for county commissioner and intends to retire as Thermopolis Police Chief. Steve Shay came to Wyoming in 1977, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force where he was a criminal investigator until his active duty ended in 1981. Liking the law enforcement side of things, Shay was hired by the Thermopolis Police Department in 1981, serving as an investigator, Sergeant and Chief before leaving to work for R&S Well Service in 1997 as their safety director. Shay returned to the force as Chief for two years before returning to R&S. “I...
Sonja Becker has filed for a position as Hot Springs County Commissioner. A fourth generation Hot Springs County native, Becker grew up farming with her father along the Owl Creek Mountains and is the third generation to run the Becker Family Stock Farm. A 1983 graduate of Hot Springs County High School, Becker spread her wings, traveled abroad, lived in several different states, learned bookkeeping, spent four years active duty as a supply sergeant in the U.S. Army and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree. When she returned home to the...
Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon gets a helping hand from officer Pat Cornwell in hanging a new sign on the Eighth Street bridge warning boaters and floaters of the danger of high water downriver. Residents and visitors are encouraged to check the river flows before entering the water....
When this calendar year comes to a close, Hot Springs County will bid farewell to Sheriff Lou Falgoust, who has spent nearly 48 years in law enforcement, 25 of which have been in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County. Last week, members of the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASCOP) travelled to Thermopolis to honor Sheriff Falgoust for his years of service. Mike Hays, the executive officer for WASCOP, said Falgoust has been a great supporter of the organization. Hays recalled...
Students in the Youth Alternatives program, along with members of the community, spent a few hours Sunday cleaning up TV Draw. While there was plenty of garbage found, a number of useful items were as well....
Wet weather combined with hot temperatures leads to the quick growth of weeds in your lawn and garden along with the onset of all kinds of pests that can wreak havoc with your plants. Hot Springs County Weed and Pest does their best to stay on top of both those nasty weeds and the pests that go along with them. They will coordinate with landowners in weed management zones to target specific noxious species of weeds. In addition, they conduct surveys and inspections throughout the county for...
According to information from the State of Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, Thermopolis saw an increase of 14 people, or 0.5 percent, from 2016 to 2017. The population estimate for July 1, 2016, was 2,916, while the 2017 estimate was 2,930. The slight increase occurred in other locations in that timeframe as well, with East Thermopolis increasing from 247 to 249, or 0.8 percent, and Kirby going from 89 to 90, or 1.1 percent. The overall average for Hot Springs County was an increase of 10, or 0.7 percent. However, the past seven years have s...
John Fish and Cory Gilbert put their expertise on the water to good use the evening of Thursday, June 7 to rescue a dog who sought refuge in a cave in the Hot Springs State Park terraces after getting caught in the swift current of the Bighorn River. A visitor witnessed the dog struggling to get out of the water and notified dispatch. Hot Springs County Sheriff's Deputy Jake Miller was waiting at the river's edge to pick up the dog. The owner of the dog was identified a short time...
