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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....
Recently, Joey Johnson bid farewell to the position of 4-H Educator, leaving an empty space at the University of Wyoming Hot Springs County Extension Office. Extension Educator Barton Stam said it could be some time before the position is filled, as it is a lengthy process. He also noted the responsibilities of the 4-H Educator, including running the 4-H program in the county. The position is with the local office, Stam said, but involves some travel for meetings with other educators, camps,...
Senior citizens are getting a chance to improve their strength and balance through the use of some TRX suspension training equipment at Gottsche. Wellness Director Shayla Upton said she just started teaching the class in May, and they meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. She further explained there was some grant money available to spend on the seniors, and she chose the TRX program, which utilizes two bands hung from an overhead bar and body weight resistance training. "Right...
Among those on the ballot that the people of Wyoming will decide for their Congressional representatives is Tim Stubson. A man who spent some of his childhood growing up in Thermopolis and still has some "bobcat blood," Stubson said the big thing for him is to have somebody in a seat that has worked with the federal issues. For over four years, he has co-chaired the Select Committee on Federal Natural Resource Management, and came to realize just how little an impact the State has regarding...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District to have a study done to look at the possibility of another artesian well to supply the district. The study will not cost the town anything. Also approved was a street closing for the Farmer’s Market. Sonja Becker, market manager for the Farmer’s Market, noted it would be Saturdays, 8-11 a.m., beginning July 30 through the last Saturday in September, with an...
On Thursday, June 30, law enforcement agencies worked together to end a pursuit involving high speeds on a stolen motorcycle. According to an affidavit, Trooper Hoffman of the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) was at mile marker 5 on Highway 120 and observed a motorcycle with a male driver and a female passenger eastbound, going 95 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. Hoffman attempted to get the bike to stop, to no effect. As the trooper approached the Thermopolis city limits, he noted the motorcycle... Full story
The heat has dried up grasses in the area so much they make for easy kindling, and while human carelessness with fire and flammable materials can certainly cause some scorched acreage, thunderstorms can be just as dangerous. Hot Springs County Fire District Chief Mark Collins said a fire at around 1 a.m. June 30 in the Zimmerman Butte area was ignited by a lightning strike, and was 66 acres in size. Local crews were on the scene from 1-6:30 a.m. and got it under control. Collins estimated roughl...
I’m one of those people who, when pulled over by an officer of the law, my mind scrambles. Sometimes I’m wondering what I did wrong; others, I’m thinking about what sympathies I might play on. Regardless, the end result is usually a bit of grumbling on my part about why we need to have these uniformed officers keeping an eye on everything. Of course I know they are there to protect and serve, but it’s always good to have a reminder of what those words mean. Last Thursday saw the Thermop...
Pastor Harvey Seidel lead a covered wagon full of kids down Broadway. The trip was part of the Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church last week. The overall theme of the school was "To The Edge."...
Kids who want an opportunity to test their fishing skills are encouraged to participate in this year’s Boysen Youth Fishing Derby, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16. There is no cost for the event, but registration is required. Registration forms are available online via the Boysen State Park Facebook page, and at sites such as the Boysen Marina, Brannon and Tough Creek. They can be brought to Boysen State Park the day of the derby. However, registrants need to keep the top half of their forms, as they p...
Town Hall, Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m. is the site for a public hearing, though only a few people are in attendance. One of them is Ciciley Basse, who plans to open a daycare at her home. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby explained these hearings, specifically for home-based businesses, provide a chance for anyone to come in and voice their complaints. They are more of a formality, he noted, as there is a checklist of performance standards that is part of the application process. This checklist i...
When disaster strikes — be it natural or man-made — it’s important to get out as much information as possible so people know what’s happening in their community. Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon explained once a year CodeRED gets a database download of landlines. However, having cell phone numbers in the system is just as important, and the only way to get these numbers is from the owners. When a natural disaster, or something more dangerous happens, voice message...
The Legend Rock petroglyph site northwest of town is one of living history, helping tell the story of the area. Among those who formed the rock art thousands of years ago, Jordon Norris wasn't likely. The name appears on one of the rocks at Legend Rock, however, and Parks Superintendent Kevin Skates said he was notified of the vandalism about two weeks ago; the Sheriff's Office is helping investigate it. There is no Jordon Norris listed in the registration book, Skates noted, and while there...
Jason Christopherson of the Mountain Trash team speeds along during the Chuck Mead Memorial Pack Horse Race. Riders must keep their horses steady through a variety of obstacles, as lost pack items can mean time penalties or disqualification....
At their regular meeting June 20, the Hot Springs County Republican Party appointed Josh Brown as the precinct committeeman for Precinct 1. As Party Chair Chuck Carver has resigned, Vice Chair Harold Hutson automatically became the new Chair. Mike Baker is the new Vice Chair. The Party is still seeking someone to fill the position of committeewoman in Precinct 2, and is looking to make a decision on the position at their next meeting, July 18. Interested persons must be registered Republicans...
Authors Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear visit during a book signing Sunday for People of the Earth Days. Joining the gears were authors Lucia St. Claire Roboson, Dr. Steve Horn, Larry J. Martin and Kat Martin, and the scene was buzzing with book questions and discussions, as well as personal stories....
There’s no doubt the public restrooms located next to Town Hall are a convenience for those who are walking the downtown area or out for a drive. Mayor Mike Mortimore said the restrooms are something they try to keep open during the week — 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday — but the vandalism to them is often ridiculous. He added the restrooms are closed in the winter for that reason. The downtown restrooms are not alone in this, as those at Candy Jack Park see their fair share, with people climb...
"Messy, untimely and completely out of the box" is how artist Jackson Hendrickson describes himself. Using spray paint as his medium, some might see him as a "graffiti" artist, though Hendrickson believes a lot of the terminology gets lost in translation and "graffiti" is often used as the go-to word; rather, he sees what he does as mural artwork. His art helps "get the boring out of the walls," and gives people something to look at. At a recent meeting, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of...
Chandler Maddock plows into a tackling dummy during the Big Horn Basin Football Camp this week. Campers were put through a variety of drills June 27-29....
It was recently reported the draft budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 comes in at $220,120, though additional information provided was in regard to examples of items that have been done, such as the tourism app. The proposed draft budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 includes: Revenue: Total $220,120 — $55,000 Beginning Balance, $165,000 Lodging Tax and $120 Income Interest Expenses: Total $220,120 — $10,050 Administrative, $30,375 Billboards, $41,595 Publications, $62,295 Mar...
Last week was plenty busy, with both the annual Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo and the People of the Earth happening. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said the rodeo had excellent performances each evening - Friday and Saturday - and there were about 50 more participants than past years. She also heard comments that people enjoyed the stock; this year saw a partnership with Powder River Rodeo, which has some of the top bucking stock at the National Finals Rodeo. Those... Full story
A Popsicle Night for the Tee Ball players is scheduled for June 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at the baseball fields. Recreation Director Brad Morrison explained this is an end-of-year event for the Tee Ball team, and Popsicles will be handed out to the players. Baseball practices got underway at the end of May, with a total 58 signed up — 17 each in the Major and Minor leagues, 18 in Coach Pitch and six in Start Smart. The first game of the season saw a loss at home to Otto, 26-11, though Morrison n...
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved two policies with regard to patient financial services. Prior to approval, Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson provided a brief summary of each. The Financial Assistance Policy applies to all emergency and medically necessary care. It provides discounts for those determined to be eligible, and it is required to be widely publicized. The policy lays out that the hospital will provide uncompensated healthcare...
This month's Garden of the Month honor goes to Bev Adams of 926 Arapahoe, who said she cut her water bill in half through xeriscaping her front yard....
