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Phillip Scheel is running unopposed for the single County Commissioner seat that is open and although he is not in a contested race, Scheel believes the biggest issue he sees in Hot Springs County is the decline in revenue from oil and gas, which leads to shortfalls in county revenues. Scheel said he would continue to encourage citizen participation in upcoming county decisions, such as the future use of the old airport, the reconditioning of Black Mountain Road and the new Master Plan for Hot Springs State Park....
Currently, Wyoming’s funds are split into two areas – permanent funds and non-permanent funds. The Wyoming Constitution allows permanent funds to be invested in equities. Amendment A would allow the legislature to invest the non-permanent funds in the stock market as well, as long as there is a two-thirds approval vote in both chambers of the legislature. Judges up for retention Three Wyoming Supreme Court Justices and one Fifth District Court Judge are up for retention votes on Tuesday. Justice Catherine M. Fox was appointed to the Sup...
There are two people running for the position of Hot Springs Rural Fire Protection District Director. Linda Cowger said the firefighters are near and dear to her heart, and she believes we have one of the finest fire departments in the state. To maintain that, there needs to be money, which comes from tax dollars. She noted she would work her hardest to ensure tax dollars are spent in the best possible way to keep the department running smoothly with the best equipment possible. Ken Smith chose...
The largest number of people for one race in Hot Springs County this election is 17, all of whom are campaigning for positions on the Hot Springs County Hospital District. This district would be formed if the ballot proposition to form a district passes. There are two four-year terms available, and three two-year terms. Among those going for the four-year terms is Josh Conrad, a current member of the appointed hospital board who supports both of the hospital ballot proposals. Conrad has said it...
A ballot proposition appearing on in the general election is the renewal of the Lodging Tax for Hot Springs County. The Lodging Tax is a four percent surtax on every room, campsite and bed and breakfast. The tax has been in effect for several years now and only applies to accommodations. The tax is collected from those entities and used to promote travel and tourism in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County. The money goes to items such as 19 billboards – 10 traditional, nine digital – across the state. Of those, six were resurfaced this year and...
Among the races this year is a two-year term as the United States congressional representative for Wyoming. Republican candidate Liz Cheney is a conservative and advocate for a strong America, and has been prominent in defending constitutional rights. She wants to reduce the size, scope and authority of the federal government, defend the state’s energy, mining, agriculture and livestock industries, restore the country’s strength, secure borders, ensure veterans have healthcare they deserve, redu...
Two names are on the general election ballot for two four year positions on the Thermopolis Town Council Bill Malloy student taught school here in early 1963, then came back the next school year as a teacher, and remained with the district for 43 years; he still substitutes a good part of the year. Following his retirement, he wanted to keep busy, and was led to run for mayor; he was the mayor from 2007-14, during which there were some tough economic times, much like there are now. During his ti...
The Holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years — are upon us, and its time to start thinking about all those decorations. The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will be kicking off the decorating frenzy as they begin decorating the light poles along the highway on Nov. 12. According to Chief Mark Collins, if the weather doesn’t cooperate the 12th, they will move things to the following weekend, Nov. 19. The Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Main Street Thermopolis, will be payin...
Wyoming residents will be getting all new license plates in 2017, featuring the Square Top Mountain series. The Hot Springs County Treasurer's Office will be reserving numbers in various classes for persons who already hold certain numbers and would like to keep them. Those include passenger vehicles and trucks with plates numbered between 1 – 2200, small, large and camper trailers between 1 and 400, motorcycles, multi-purpose vehicles and commercial plates with numbers between 1 and 200 and h...
The Holiday Bazaar will be held at the Days Inn on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lots of crafts and merchandise will be available including Scentsy, Avon, Parparazzi, hand painted items, Lula Roe, Dove Chocolates, hand made crafts and more. For more information, contact Sheridan Lendoye at 921-0400....
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team finished their season last weekend at the regional tournament in Rawlins. First thing Friday morning the girls faced the Lady Bearcats from Douglas. The Cats dropped three straight games, 25-11, 25-10 and 25-13, sending them into Saturday play. Wheatland's Lady Bulldogs were eliminated from a State berth by the Lady Cats in three, 25-23, 25-17 and 27-25. Unfortunately, the streak didn't last with the Lady Buffs from Buffalo ruining the chances for the girls to go... Full story
On Oct. 5, students in Thermopolis Middle School's Farm to School class travelled to Circle J Ranch at Tensleep to pick apples for the school lunch program, while also learning about the history of Circle J, the irrigation system and how the orchard is cared for. The class brought 20 pounds of apples back with them, peeled them and cored them to be used in an apple cobbler Monday. Students Eli McCumber and Wyatt McDermott explained they picked apples from the ground as well as the trees, and Cir...
Risen Son Christian School will be participating again this holiday season in the Samaritan's Purse shoebox project. Shoeboxes are filled with toys, school supplies and other fun items children will enjoy and then shipped around the world to less fortunate areas in time for Christmas. If you would like to participate, simply use your own shoebox or pick one up in the lobby of Risen Son Southern Baptist Church at 342 Amoretti. Once you have your shoebox, choose to fill it with items for either a...
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...
Bags will be put out on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the community food drive to benefit the Community Food Bank and the Christmas Basket program. Place your food donations in a bag by your front door for pick up on Saturday, Nov. 12 by the Scouts, 4-H members and high school students. Donations of nonperishable food items, such as canned and dry foods, should be placed in the bags so the volunteers may pick them up between 8 a.m. and noon on Nov. 12. If your donation is not picked up or if you will be out of town that day, you may leave your bag in...
Calling all artists! The Smoking Waters Art Guild is looking for local artists, young and old, who would like to show their artwork during the Young at HeART ArtStroll scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12. Schools, churches, youth groups, clubs and individuals are invited to bring their artwork to an assigned downtown business for the Second Friday ArtStroll and Still Strolling Saturday next week. To enter your work, please contact Guild member Marcia at 921-8496....
