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Though seven are on the ballot for the Hot Springs County School District Trustees, only five were present at Thursday night’s candidate forum to speak to the community. The election is for four, each with a four-year term Joe Martinez spoke about his wife’s various positions as a teacher and daycare provider, noting that both of them are passionate about education, evidenced by their children’s love of school. There are some great things going on in the district, he said, and it will only...
Two candidates — Howard Samelson and Nathan Winters — will be on the general election ballot for the Wyoming State Representative of House District 28. Both spoke at the candidate forum. Democratic candidate Samelson stated he wanted everyone’s help in making sure they, as well as their friends and neighbors, get out and vote. That choice, he said, that vote is the most important thing they can do. Relating to his platform, Samelson said he wants to make sure everyone has a choice — a choice...
Candidates on the ticket for State Senate, 20th District are Mary Jane Norskog and Wyatt Agar. Both spoke at Thursday’s candidate forum at Thermopolis Middle School. Norskog said she is a Wyoming native, having been born Douglas and raised in Thermopolis. She has been in human services or a community organizer most of her life, and spoke of the multitude of events, organizations and groups she has helped found, participated in or been a member of around town. Norskog was also chosen as a f...
During the Meet the Candidates forum Thursday evening, Thermopolis residents got to hear from those running for state races, as well as local seats. Phillip Scheel is running unopposed for County Commissioner. He expressed his appreciation for the votes in the primary, joking that a Mickey Mouse write-in campaign might still knock him out. Though he’s not involved in a contested race, Scheel still took the opportunity to visit with people at the forum, stating he was in favor of the hospital d...
Greg Willson of the Lodging Tax PAC spoke at the candidate forum for the renewal of the lodging tax Willson explained the lodging tax is a four percent surtax on every room, campsite and bed and breakfast. “Basically if you stay overnight for less than 30 days in Hot Springs County, you’re going to pay a four percent lodging tax.” The money generated by the tax is sent to Cheyenne, collected and then returned to the county. At that point, Willson said, the Lodging Tax Joint Powers Board distr...
Among the local races under contention is a four-year seat on the Hot Springs County Fire District, and Linda Cowger and Ken Smith have thrown in their names for it. Cowger described herself as an “oil field brat,” her family having moved around quite a bit. Though she completed high school in Montana, she returned to Thermopolis and attended the Technical College of the Rockies. With her marriage to her husband, Jim, she began at 40-plus year long relationship with the fire department. “Th...
Lady Bobcat Volleyball has had a busy couple of weeks, playing last Friday in Wheatland, turning around and playing Saturday in Torrington, then hitting the nets again on Tuesday night against Worland. The games in Wheatland on the 7th were exciting to say the least. The Lady Cats split the first four games with Wheatland before coming out on top in the fifth game, 15-12. "Our serve/receive was on point for this match, which helped our offense," coach Shannon Hill said. "I was very proud of my...
The Thermopolis Bobcats Football team lost while on the road in Big Horn last Friday, 53-8, bringing their record to 1-5. Last week, Coach Matthew McPhie noted the Rams were a physically big team. The Bobcats faced a very good football team in Big Horn, McPhie stated, adding they are well coached, disciplined and they play hard. "Our boys competed and did some good things," McPhie stated, but ultimately the 'Cats were "out physicalled," and didn't block or tackle well enough to keep the game...
The Thermopolis Cross Country team had another great performance in Powell, stated Coach Brenna Abel, as the girls team took first place yet again, taking 38 points and beating second place Cody by 12 points. The majority of the girls had career personal records for the day. The meet was also Conference for the middle school runners, and the girls team placed fourth. Coach Abel pointed out Hallie Martinez got 10th place on her All-Conference honors. The middle school had a great season, Abel...
This week, members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department have been going to various schools to talk to students about fire safety; students have also be visiting at the fire hall itself. Among the topics addressed are escape routes, flammable substances, and practicing the stop, drop and roll method. There’s been plenty of time for fun as well, with up close looks and rides on the fire trucks and experience spraying the hose. Thursday evening, the fire department will also partner with P...
The Hot Springs County School District Lights On program will be holding a Lights On Afterschool celebration on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Thermopolis Middle School. This year’s theme is Light Up the Night Activities include glow in the dark face painting, floating lanterns, floating bubbles, glow in the dark slime, pumpkin painting, sensory bags and more. This nationwide series of more than 8,000 events nationwide will celebrate and show support for afterschool programs. Lights On serves 180 youths in Hot Springs County, giving t...
Monday evening, several local youth competed in the Thermopolis Punt, Pass and Kick competition at Whitt Field. Winners from each age group were: 6-7 Boys - Baer McPhie 8-9 Boys - Bridger Peil 10-11 Boys - Hayden Overfield 10-11 Girls - Lexi Overfield 14-15 Boys - Dustin Harvey Jr. Hot Springs County Recreation Department Director Brad Morrison stated the kids "did a great job and had a lot of fun. I'm very proud to say that they will be advancing to the sectional competition in Riverton." The...
All of us get to an age where maybe we aren’t quite as steady on our feet as we used to be or as flexible as we once were, but Tai Chi may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Dixie Vialpando, Tai Chi instructor, will be teaching a 12-week course designed to assist seniors with improving their balance and flexibility. “I did yoga previously,” Vialpando said, “but because of physical constraints, I had to give it up. That’s when I found Tai Chi.” Vialpando took a course through the Wyoming Depa...
Caleb DeCroo, center, signs his letter of intent to play golf for Multnomah University in Portland Ore. He is flanked by his mother, Stacey and father Randy while HSCHS athletic director Brandon Deromedi, left, and golf coach Jacob Smith, right, look on....
Men of Worth, a dynamic duo whose members come from the British Isles, will be performing on Thursday Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Hot Springs County School District auditorium. Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher have recorded 11 albums and tour around the world to sold-out concerts. They are as likely to entertain with Irish humor as Scottish ballads. They bring with them a variety of instruments hative to the British Isles, including the bodhran (Irish drum), banjo, guitar, mandolin, button accordion and Irish stringed instrumen...
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 served a four-course...
A representative from the Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, will be available Tuesday, October 18 at the Hot Springs County Library from 10 a.m. until noon, and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to help job seekers and employers The Riverton office of the Department of Workforce Services is also available by phone at 307-856-9231 or on their website at http://wyomingworkforce.org....
Injury Prevention Resources is joining with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote the “5 to Drive” campaign during National Teen Driver Safety Week. The campaign aims to help parents talk to their teen drivers about the rules of the road. “Even though your teens might be gaining some independence and getting older, protecting them from harm shouldn’t stop now,” said Noel Cooper Executive Director for Injury Prevention Resources. “The ‘5 to Drive’ campaign will give parents the tools they need to keep their teen...
The Hot Springs County School District was recently included in a statewide emergency situation that was eventually determined to be fake. However, that does raise some questions as to how secure our own schools are and what plans are in place in the various buildings. “First, let me say student safety is our top priority,” said Superintendent Dustin Hunt as we began our discussion on school security. The district currently has a crisis plan in place, but with upcoming changes to the phy...
Azurdey Burton and Lexi Overfield play with a pet hamster during the grand opening of the Thermopolis Middle School Makerspace Library. The room now has a large focus on technology, with snap circuits and 3D printers among the tools available....
Along with the local races, voters will be making decisions with regard to state and national races and issues. Brad Basse spoke at Thursday’s candidate forum with regard to Amendment A, which will also be on the ballot in November. Prior to his presentation, moderator Cindy Glasson read the legal jargon associated with the amendment. Currently, Glasson read, the Wyoming Constitution allows Legislature to authorize investment of employee retirement system funds and permanent state funds in equit...
