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The start of school is just a few weeks away, but students can get a jumpstart on athletics with two camps scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12. A Junior Bobcat football camp will be at the Hot Springs County High School practice field from 7-10 a.m., for those going into grades 3-8 this school year. Instruction will be by high school Coach Matt McPhie, and the high school coaching staff and players. A Junior Bobcat volleyball camp will be at the high school gymnasium from 1-4 p.m., again for those...
Wednesday morning saw two visitors to Thermopolis, who stopped for a bit on their journey to find the "State of America." Photographer Nate Bressler and his friend Zach Scheffer had been travelling the country for two weeks - starting in Pensacola, Fla. - with another two still ahead of them as they prepared an article for the inaugural issue of Argonite magazine. A former archaeologist, Bressler switched gears and began taking pictures about 20 years ago. He described the sudden career change a...
Wednesday evening during the regular meeting of the Red Lane Watershed Improvement District, the budget was approved for the coming year. Treasurer Clayton Ferrell explained the budget presented at the meeting was a proposal for 2016-17. According to the report: total expenditures are at $9,500; the General Fund and forecasted revenues are $17,899; and monies received from liens are $7,500. Ferrell noted an additional $500 in revenue was budgeted, in case anyone gave the district money. There...
The public is invited to meet and chat with those on the ballot for the primary election on Monday, Aug. 1 at a public forum in the Thermopolis Middle School Commons, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Of those vying for the U.S. Representative position Liz Cheney and Tim Stubson have submitted letters, while Ryan Greene will appear in person. Four on the ballot for State Senate District 20 — Mary Norskog, Bob Bayuk, Ron Harvey and Wyatt Agar — are scheduled to appear, as well as two for State Rep...
They might not have been flying - except for the trip over - but 10 riding Dutchmen had a brief stop in Thermopolis for breakfast and a refuel Thursday morning. At this time of year, with the weather perfect for riding, and of course the Sturgis rally coming up, motorcycles are becoming a more common sight around town. However, the Dutch riders turned plenty of heads with their Harley-Davidsons, as people caught a brief glimpse of history. That's because these Harleys are from World War II....
The Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to a crash at mile marker 121 on U.S. Highway 20, about nine miles south of Thermopolis, in Wind River Canyon, at around 9:40 a.m. Friday. According to the report, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by Michael Miller, 51, Thermopolis, was southbound when the vehicle crossed the center lane. A 2007 Dodge Caravan, driven by Edwin Neville, 76, of Byron tried to steer west and away, but struck the Grand Am in almost a head-on collision. There were no fatalities in...
On June 15, Chance Jacobsen was found not guilty on two counts of child abuse and battery, stemming from a December incident. However he was previously sentenced to 365 days in jail for probation revocation; that sentence was reconsidered in light of the not guilty verdict, and Jacobsen was officially released at 11:55 a.m. Friday. According to court documents, prior to the December matter Jacobsen had been sentenced to one year of probation on each of two counts of use of controlled substance — methamphetamine, served concurrently, and one y...
I know it’s a bit cliché to say I’m thankful for the kindness of strangers, but over the past couple days, I really can’t find the words to describe some awesome events. I guess it’s pretty fitting that my wife and I took the kids to see “Finding Dory” Monday evening, a movie about relying on strangers’ kindness to find what was once lost. Following the show, my oldest was obsessed with playing the claw machine, and was a bit impatient. However, a sweet girl gave up two of her turns so he co...
The community is invited to attend “Tragedy to Triumph,” the Dave Roever Story next week at the Thermopolis High School Auditorium. A decorated veteran with a passion for public speaking who was called to ministry as a teen, Roever received his draft notice at the height of the Vietnam War. Having no desire to serve in the infantry, he joined the U.S. Navy out of Bible college, as a riverboat gunner. He emphasized that though he was trained and served with Seal Team One, he was a member of the...
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved budgets for the year starting July 1. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson explained earlier this year the budget had to be sent to the County, which approves the amount it will fund to the hospital. Each year, she said, it’s unknown what funding will be given. In addition, Larson noted, there were major contracts with physicians that were going on — Red Rock Family practice for the emergency department and...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved upon first reading a resolution that would allow for the establishment of opening and closing times for each municipal park, with times to vary at each. The hours, when established, will be posted at usual or normal entrances to the parks, and those found to be in the parks outside the posted hours could be fined up to $750. The ordinance is being put in place as a result of the considerable amount of vandalism being done to the park... Full story
For a few brief minutes next year, the moon will pass in front of the sun. Depending on where people are, they might only catch a partial eclipse, but for the majority in Thermopolis there will be about 51 seconds of totality — where the sun will be totally covered — with the three-hour eclipse itself beginning around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21, 2017. The 2017 Solar Eclipse will attract thousands of visitors; already there are population booms expected locally and in the area around Thermopolis, dow...
Sunday at Hot Springs State Park, musicians, from left, John Brooks, Dave Todd and Shawn McWilliams remember Rick Phipps during a memorial concert. Phipps, who passed away July 4, was a big part of the music scene in Thermopolis, and performers shared stories of him. A collection taken will go to assist Phipps' family. The concert is planned as an annual event....
Among those on the ballot for the State Senate, 20th District, is Wyoming native Jane Norskog, who said she’s always been politically active behind the scenes since the days of Jimmy Carter, and was a Young Democrat in high school and in college. In addition to helping with several elections, Norskog also was chosen as a federal grand jurist, and over 18 months heard 300 cases and helped decide whether there was enough evidence in each to go to trial. During that time, she said, she got some f...
Roll the ball down the lane, knock down as many pins as you can and have some fun doing it. Recently, the Wyoming Wild Bunch women's bowling team put these skills to the test - particularly the fun aspect - when they competed at the United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships in Las Vegas, taking the Sapphire Division. Though the tournament officially ended July 10, it began April 9; the event lasts several weeks, in order to provide the 20,000-plus entrants this year the opportunities...
Many hear the call to join military service, to take up arms and provide their fellow people with a sense of peace and safety. Carllena Farman, who served in the United States Army from 1981-89 and was honorably discharged as a Specialist E4, recently underwent triple-bypass open-heart surgery at the VA hospital in Denver and has since returned to her home in Thermopolis. However, the veteran, who has lived here since 1991 and will turn 53 next month, currently has no income. Fellow veteran...
The VFW was packed Saturday night, as classmates in town for All Class Reunion weekend enjoyed drinks and each other's company....
Tuesday afternoon, the Travel and Tourism Board approved the final budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The budget comes in at $220,120, which includes revenue of $55,000 for a beginning balance, $165,000 from the Lodging Tax and $120 income interest. Expenses included: $14,050 for administration, $44,000 for personnel services, $30,375 for billboards, $41,595 for publications, $11,000 for television, $6,000 for radio, $10,920 for contractual arrangements, $100 for indirect costs...
The period for early voting, as well as to pick up absentee ballots for the primary election officially opened July 7, just over five weeks ahead of the primary election on Aug. 16. Ballots can be picked up at the Hot Springs County Clerk's Office, but voters must be registered. Ballots can also be requested by calling the Clerk's Office at 864-3515, and there are sample ballots posted and available to pick up at the office should voters want them to look over their options prior to decisions....
On June 30, officers from the Thermopolis Police Department, Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol worked together to stop the driver of a stolen motorcycle that tore through town and his passenger. According to an agreement the motorcycle driver, Jerome Dunks will plead guilty in District Court to a felony charge of wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property $1,000 or more, in exchange for a sentence of 2.5 to four years at the Wyoming State P... Full story
The past week saw an average of a fire every day for the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department. Hot Springs County Fire District Chief Mark Collins said it has been a crazy week, and he hopes it mellows out for a while. The busy week began on July 5, when calls came in of multiple fires in the area north of Thermopolis along Highway 20. Though each new call was only minutes from the previous, crews were able to respond — notably in the area of West Sunnyside and Buchannon — and extinguish the...
The first Rick Phipps Memorial Concert is scheduled to take place this weekend. John Brooks said Phipps, who passed away July 4 due to leukemia and other medical issues, was one of the favorites of the musicians group and someone he’s played with since 2005. The concert, a free-will donation event, was originally planned as a fundraiser for Phipps’ medical bills; now, donations will be accepted to assist his family. The concert will feature musicians from Thermopolis and the surrounding area, in...
Those who want the opportunity to shake hands with and ask questions of those vying for positions at the local, county, state and federal level are encouraged to attend the Meet The Candidates event at Thermopolis Middle School, Aug. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush noted letters have been sent out to candidates, though it was not known how many will show; that number will be a factor in how much time is allowed for questions. A reception is...
Teancum Gevas, left, and Nathan Wille advertise their lemonade and popsicle stand along Sixth Street. Also helping with the stand was Ammon Gevas, and they even offered discounts for servicemen and women....
