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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...
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 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...
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...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved the third and final reading for Ordinance 844, which takes effect Nov. 1, regarding fees for construction and demolition trash and the disposal of tires. The resolution includes language stating that tires shall not be deposited in town dumpsters or left abandoned in the town, and an appropriate permit must be paid for in advance. Penalty for violation includes a fine of $750. The fee schedule for tire dumping is: $3 for car tires, $5 for...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, a defendant who came ready to be sentenced to the Wyoming Department of Corrections is now looking at an alternative. Broderick Hopper was sentenced in 2015 on a theft charge. Though given a period of probation, on Monday he admitted to several violations, including driving without a valid license, missing appointments with the probation office and officer, failing to show efforts to gain employment and not paying restitution. Hopper told Judge Robert E. Ska...
Last month, Hot Springs County High School was named champion in the 2016 Battle of the Belts, a competition that pitted them against Worland to see which community's drivers showed most improvement when it comes to wearing seatbelts. But, there's much more to driving safely than buckling up, and during Homecoming Week members of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association spoke about distracted driving. Frank Chapman said distracted driving is not just a problem with teens, as he sees many adults dri...
There will be plenty of artists and art projects to check out in the coming weeks, in addition to the regular ArtStrolls and music jams, during the unofficial Community Arts Month. October 12 and 13 will see South Dakota artist Dick Termes’ art residency. He will work with fifth and sixth grades and high school art classes, and do an activity at the October 14 Artstroll. October 20 and 21 will be a two-day residency for Celtic duo Men of Worth They will work with a high school choir class, do a...
Joseph Hampton is sworn in by Judge Robert E. Skar. Hampton will join Messenger and Overfield as a criminal defense practice lawyer. Originally from Rock Springs, he attended the University of Oregon School of Law, and chose the career path because of a strong desire to uphold the justice system and ensure fair process for defendants. He is also a Specialist E4 in the Army Reserves, and enjoys kayaking, racquetball, hiking and skiing....
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...
On Oct. 11, beginning a 6 p.m., the Hot Springs County Library will host a program about Tom O’Day and Bronco Nell. The historical figures will be portrayed by Ray Maple and his wife Jackie. The presentations will feature stories about these two outlaws, who were known for cattle rustling, as well as train and bank robberies. O’Day was friends with folks such as Kid Currie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Bronco Nell, whose given name was Ella Smith, had run-ins with the law when sel...
Though the Hot Springs County High School football team lost its Homecoming matchup against Burns, 34-20, Friday night, the Bobcats sure didn't make it easy for the Broncs, keeping within a touchdown at the half and into the third quarter. Coach Matthew McPhie said it was a hard fought game with a lot of back and forth action between the two teams, and the Cats did well but a couple key plays in the the third quarter swung it Burns' way. In particular on the offensive side, McPhie said Cullen...
Coming off some amazing accomplishments at the Worland Invite Sept. 22, the Cross Country Bobcats are showing no signs of slowing down, as the high school girls team beat out Cody, Powell, Lander, Riverton, Worland and Buffalo to take first on their home turf with 40 points Saturday at the Bobcat Invite. The girls had three finishers in the top ten, with Jules Ward in first with a time of 19:48.03, McKenna Bomengen in second with 21:36 and Tahja Hunt in eighth with 22:26.81. Ward also had a big...
The results are in, and Injury Prevention Resources was the first to congratulate Hot Springs County High School on being this year’s Battle of the Belts champions. The Battle was renewed by IPR, pitting HSC High School against Worland High School. The challenge focuses on making communities safer places to live, not just for students but also staff and everyone on the road. Much as high school sports teams have rivalries, the Battle of the Belts can be thought of as two schools going for the c...
For the third annual Oktobrewfest, all was in preparation the evening before. Barrels were ready to be put up, and picnic tables were stacked - unfortunately, that's how the tables remained, as rain settled in for nearly the whole day. However, Main Street Thermopolis wanted to make sure the event still went on, and moved what vendors they could to the indoor flea market. Main Street Treasurer Meri Ann Rush said the event went better, and longer, than expected as people were enjoying...
The 2016 general election is just around the corner, and the Thermopolis Middle School Commons will again be the venue for a public forum for this year’s candidates, Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. A similar forum was held in June, prior to the primary election. Among those invited to the forum are candidates for House District 28, Senate District 20, Hot Springs County School Board, Town of Thermopolis, Town of East Thermopolis, Town of Kirby, Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital district and soi...
Sunday in Casper, 49 men and four women from across the state were inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Among them were three men from Hot Springs County, two of whom were honored posthumously. Joe Campbell Joe Campbell said he wasn't really aware of the Cowboy Hall of Fame awards until last year, noting this is the third year for it. Though nominated by his family last year, unbeknownst to him, he wasn't selected. His wife, Barbara, noted the nomination carries over to the following...
This weekend, 10 disabled veterans from across the United States will come to Thermopolis VFW Post 2281 to do some antelope hunting, through the Hunting with Heroes program. Though the hunt doesn't begin until Saturday, the veterans should begin arriving Friday afternoon. Saturday evening, the public is invited to a meet and greet at the VFW for the veterans, beginning at 7 p.m. Hunting with Heroes is a non-profit organization based in Wyoming that takes veterans who are 50 percent or more...
The VFW had plenty of people Saturday evening, for a meal and cookie jar auction for Clay Little and his family. Over $32,000 was raised from the event, which will help defray medical costs and other expenses. Little is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in his lungs and a tumor on his kidney and adrenal gland....
Wow. If I could use one word to sum up the energy with regard to the Hot Springs County School District this past week, I don’t think I could do it. I’d have to try to combine a few to try and come up with something like “excitatistical” or “senstanding.” Though Homecoming Week is reason enough to get the spirit pumping. These dress-up days are a hoot, and I applaud some of the outrageous outfits worn not only by the students, but staff as well — Punk Day was more like “Flashback Da...
