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On Monday, September 30, the Hot Springs County Republican Party held a school board candidates forum at the HSC Fair Building. For the November general election, there are four seats open for the Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees. There are two incumbents currently running for reelection, Clay VanAntwerp and Nichole Weyer. Marshall Keller is also running and is currently an appointed trustee who filled the seat from Will Ferrell who recently resigned. Trustee Joe Matinez is not running for reelection. The other new...
On Tuesday October 1, Thermopolis Mayor Adam Estenson and the Town Council held a community information meeting about the coming transfer station. Regarding the presentation’s overview, Mayor Estenson provided slides that showed a historical timeline, information on the DEQ Cease and Transfer Program, options that have been explored, what is a transfer station?, locations, what is in motion?, decision yet to be made and questions and answers. In the historical timeline, Thermopolis started d...
At the October 1 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners discussed potentially passing Amendment 1 for the Transportation Alternatives Program Sub-Recipient Agreement Extending the Term Date from September 20, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Commissioner Phil Scheel said, “This TAP grant was the Discovery Center for planning. All of their planning has been completed. They had their draft, they had some extra money left. So they are using [their] engineering firm to help t...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association honors and recognizes members of the community who are the eldest "Pioneers." The 2024 Pioneer Octogenarians include Eddie Shaffer, Don Harvey, Carol Ann Barham, John Vietti, Ruth Ann Galovich, Bonnie Lou Bauer, Ellen Galyan, Carla Brown and Elvira McLean. Their annual picnic, held in conjunction with the HSC Historical Society, had around 65 people in attendance, including some from the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Those pictured are 80 years old or older....
In response to rising concerns about ski and snowboard accidents, The Snow Angel Foundation, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to preventing collisions on the slopes, is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive safety initiative. The organization aims to promote awareness, education, and advocacy around safe skiing practices to significantly reduce the risk of accidents and collisions at ski resorts. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are injured due to preventable collisions with the ground, trees, objects, and...
Fire department pizza night To celebrate National Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with P6 Station for a pizza party on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5-7:30 p.m. You can dine in with members of the department or have them deliver the pizza to you in a fire truck (within the city limits). You can preorder by calling P6 at 864-3666. Book & Bake Sale HSC Friends of the Library, Fall Book & Bake Sale. Friday, October 11 at 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, October 12 at 8 a.m. until 12 Noon at the Armory. Book...
At the September 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting held at Town Hall, Mayor Adam Estenson and the council went into executive session to discuss a report from Police Chief Pat Cornwell regarding the recent officer involved shooting. Upon their return to the regular session, Mayor Estenson said, “I will briefly talk about what was chief’s report. We gave the council an opportunity to ask questions about the officer involved shooting, which is still under investigation by the Division of Cri...
On Monday, September 23 at the fair building, members of the community representing various boards and districts gathered to discuss the possibility of pursuing funding for the construction of a potential community center. Leading the discussions were Recreation District Director Brian Parker, Hot Springs County Commissioner Phil Scheel and his wife Shurie. They were also assisted by Kristin Fong from the Wyoming Business Council. Shurie Scheel said that the meeting’s purpose was “to begin a c...
On Monday, September 23, Hot Springs County School District #1 Superintendent Dustin Hunt made a surprise announcement to the Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) students and staff at the Bill Malloy Auditorium that the U.S. Department of Education recognized them as one of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The Department of Education recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including three schools in Wyoming. This prestigious recognition highlights...
Save the date for The Red Dirt Master Gardeners annual Farm 2 Fork Dinner on October 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Community Church Hall, 631 Big Horn St. This year they are focused on Harvest Soup and Salads. Red Dirt Master Gardener members Stefani LaBeau and Marla Kalal are organizing the event. LaBeau said, “The dinner is important because basically it’s a community service and fundraiser. It raises awareness that the Red Dirt Master Gardeners exist, and it’s a way for us to give back to the community and the community to support us if they...
Candidate forum A meet the candidates public forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School. Each candidate will have a chance to give a two minute introduction and there will be time to visit with the candidates. All candidates registered to run in the general election have been invited. The event will be live-streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Suggested office specific questions, not candidate specific, can be dropped off at the chamber. Cast and Blast Thermopolis Fly Shop will be presenting Cast and B...
At the September Hot Springs County School District #1 (HSCSD#1) Board of Trustee meeting, after reconvening from executive session, Trustee Joe Martinez said, “Mr. Chair, I move to approve an addendum to the superintendent contract that states: superintendent may perform outside contract and or consulting work for educational firms, provided that work is not for Hot Springs County School District Number One, and his outside work does not interfere with his duties to Hot Springs County School District Number One. Superintendents outside of w...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Posts threaten mass shooting; Natrona County school district, police say threat is not ‘substantiated’ CASPER (WNE) — The Natrona County School District announced in an email Friday that there is no “substantiated” threat to schools after concerns grew out of a social media post threatening mass shootings. The post that began circulating Friday on Facebook alleged a student was threatening to attack multiple schools Monday. School district officials said in a press release that they worked with the Caspe...
At the September 17 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners held a public hearing to receive comments about the Community Development Block Grant Applications and Supporting Documents. No public comments were given. The grant applications are for work to be done at two locations, the Common Ground building and the property at 518 Arapahoe. The commissioners voted and passed the approval of Resolution 2024-15 for the Block Grant Application so that remodeling could be...
The University of Wyoming Extension has released an updated publication promoting the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers. The “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory” has nearly 1,100 listings, including many for producers and the specialty crops and products they offer. These offerings include fresh vegetables and fruits; culinary herbs and spices; honey; homemade goods such as jams, jellies, salsas, barbecue and hot sauces, pickled and fermented vegetables, and fruit pies; hard cider; and wine, among man...
At the September 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson and the council voted and passed the approval to go into a purchase agreement of 3.63 acres of land between the Owl Creek Hill Road and Highway 120 on the west side of town as the location of a new transfer station. The Mayor and Town Council will hold a special meeting open to the public on October 1 at 5:30 p.m. prior to their regular meeting. Mayor Estenson said, “Want to cover how we got here, how a transfer station o...
At the September Hot Springs County Travel & Tourism board meeting, Tourism Director Angie Guyon gave the financial report and said that the lodging tax distribution for August 30 was $33,285.36. In the previous year in the same month, the lodging tax distribution was $37,638.88. In old business, regarding the digital sign project, Guyon presented a mockup design of the sign and said that the materials have arrived for its fabrication to be constructed next. She also said that the easement for...
There will be a Cookie Jar Auction to benefit the Logan and Sesi Shumway Family and their premature twins on Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the fair building. The Shumway twin boys were born on July 31 are 29 weeks gestation. The family said, “They have also been in the world for a month now. Both babies have reached so many milestones and grown so much already. Koa is 1 lb 14.5 oz, which is 6.5 oz higher than his birth weight. Zion is 2 lbs 10 oz which is 13 oz higher than his birth weight. Both babies have been extubated and are still ne...
Donations for deployed military members accepted There are four members of our community deployed with the Wyoming National Guard 2-300 to areas in the Middle East. This unit deploys approximately every four years. Those serving from Thermopolis and Hot Springs County are SPC Clint Strawser, SPC Dylan Todd, SPC Talen Steinmetz and SGT Brad Becerra. American Legion 18 is accepting donations for care packages to send to them for the next 10 months. If you are interested in donating, contact Suzanne Lambert at (307) 690-8973 or drop off donations...
The building owed by Pinnacle Bank located at the corner of Broadway and Fourth Streets was demolished and hauled away last week. President of the Thermopolis branch, Minnie Miller, said they will be building a new bank building at that location. The building was formerly the location of Steve's Plumbing and Heating business office (see ad on this page)....
The Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund, in conjunction with Hot Springs County Public Health and The Department of Family Services are sponsoring a Community Baby Shower. Families with infants and expectant families are cordially invited to attend and receive a free gift basket with baby items (while supplies last). There will also be raffles from Ryte Rehabilitation, Farmers’ Insurance and the Department of Family Services. The community baby shower is to provide support and resources to families with infants and expectant families. Several com...
At approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday September 17, the Thermopolis Fire Department was dispatched to Buffalo Creek Road for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a two-vehicle garage/shop with active fire in the roof rafters. Firefighters attacked and quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported as a result of this fire. Firefighters responded to the scene with 4 units: two engines, one water tender, and a rescue truck. Fire crews were assisted by Mortimore Ambulance Service, and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office. T...
Hot Springs County junior in high school Jay Ritchey, 16, has donated 175 pounds of pork to the Senior Center as part of the Fair to Fork program. According to No Hunger Wyoming, different youth from various countries have participated in Wyoming Hunger Initiative's Fair to Fork Program. Their website states, "First Lady Jennie Gordon's Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with Wyoming 4-H and FFA, recently piloted a new program under the Food from the Farm + Ranch banner called Fair to...
Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting a full schedule of events this fall. The center is located at 206 Senior Avenue. For more information on these events, contact the center at 864-2151. Dance classes have started and are being held on Fridays from 1-1:30 p.m. A cribbage tournament is planned for October 5 at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $25. Call the center to sign up. Hot Springs Pharmacy will offer flu shots at the center on October 7 from 8 a.m.-noon. Medicare card is required, along with paperwork that can be done in advance. You can pick...
Members of the community are invited to a meeting on September 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview, to discuss the possibility of having a community center built in Thermopolis on Hot Springs State Park property. Phil Scheel, a current Hot Springs County Commissioner, provided some background to this proposal. He said, “The purpose of the meeting is just to get the folks together who have expressed interest in a community center in Thermopolis.” Scheel took note of meeting spaces already existing in town, suc...
