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by Jackie Dorothy On November 11, we take a moment to pause and thank all our veterans, both past and present, for their service to our country. Veterans Day, a natio al holiday in America and many other countries, was created in honor of our veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was originally called Armistice Day. Known at the time as “The Great War”, World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Ver...
Lady Bobcat Hannah Hill was named as a 3A all-conference player. Head coaches of each conference vote on the honors. Chad Whitworth the associate commissioner of the Wyoming High School Activities Association, has informed Joe Doak and the Worland Football Officials Association that they have been selected to officiate the class 2A State Championship football game between Torrington and Big Horn. The game will be played Friday, Nov. 10 at noon at Jonas Field on the campus of the University of Wyoming....
The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser will be held in the Thermopolis Middle School commons on November 18, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The event will be in conjunction with the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Craft Fair in the gym. This year the theme of the fundraiser is “Everything Christmas.” Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which is final at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to the Backpack Program...
What is the DSA you ask and why is Hot Springs County included in it? It is Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) but to understand what that is you first need to know what Brucellosis is. Ask any area rancher what brucellosis is and they can probably tell you. Ask any elk hunter and they’ve probably heard of it, but may not know what it is. What is Brucellosis? Brucellosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that has been known to be around since the 19th century. The disease affects h...
by CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The Wyoming Supreme Court says a judge was right to throw out a lawsuit that challenged the 2014 sale of a Big Horn Basin telecommunications company. A pair of former Tri-County Telephone Association board members alleged that leaders conspired to sell the business for much less than its worth, but District Court Judge Jason Conder tossed the class action suit last year. “... The undisputed facts demonstrate that no civil conspiracy existed,” Conder concluded. He said the plaintiffs...
The Holiday Food Drive is underway with volunteers putting out bags and picking up filled bags in the community. On Saturday, Nov. 4 bags will be placed on doorknobs of Thermopolis homes. Place your food donations of canned or dried food by your front door for pickup on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-noon. No perishable items or home canned products please. If your donation is not picked up or you need assistance, call 864-3629 and leave a message. You can also leave your donations in the entry of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 642...
Porschia Birdsley won first place in the US Strongman Pro Woman's World (USS) competition in Peoria, Ariz., on October 21. Birdsley qualified for this competition due to her winning second place at the Dallas, Texa,s national competition on June 3. The USS competition features heavier weights than the national and local competitions. It held a variety of events. The first event was a pressing medley that included a 100 lb mouser block, a 150 lb sandbag over the shoulder, a 165 lb 12-inch...
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time again to call on the community to help make Christmas special for all Hot Springs County residents. Safe Haven of Hot Springs County has started taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Families in Hot Springs County that could use help putting presents under the tree can pick up and turn in applications at Safe Haven, located at 316 Broadway St., #4. Applications are also being accepted at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn St. Applications will be accepted from now until D...
Local community events are being planned to honor veterans on and around Veterans Day, 2023. The first event will be a Parking Lot Parade on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 9-9:20 a.m. at Ralph Witters Elementary. Veterans are asked to participate by entering the RWE loading zone/parking lot off of Springview St. near the administration building beginning at 9 a.m. Students and staff will be outside to welcome and celebrate our local veterans as the drive through the parking lot loop. When the parade is over veterans are invited to come inside for...
Hot Springs County Historical Society features the presentation “World War II POW Camps in Wyoming” by Cheryl O’Brien on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center, 700 Broadway. O’Brien will share information, photographs and stories by former POWs, U.S. Army personnel, and local residents about the work the POWs did and what life was like in the Wyoming POW camps. O’Brien has published several articles on historical topics, including “Camp Dubois, WY: A Legacy of Literature”, published...
The HSCM Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring their Community Blood Drive on November 6 and 7. They are very excited to be able to offer a two-day drive, thanks to their wonderful community of donors. Both blood drives will be held at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizen’s Center. Monday’s time will be 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday’s time will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, please call Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414, community Blood Drive Coordinator. There are 35 spots available per day....
People for People, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and Community Federated Church will be preparing a Thanksgiving meal on November 23, 2023. If you would like to receive a meal or plan on eating in with them, please let them know as soon as possible by calling Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 864-3629, Community Federated Church at 864-2524 or Judy Carswell at 921-8264. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and deliver meals. Contact Carswell to volunteer. Signup sheets for the dinner are located at Hot Springs County Public Health,...
At the October Hot Springs County School District #1 board meeting, Brandon Deromedi recognized some students in their Celebrations section. The entire volleyball team received a good sportsmanship award and gave kudos to Coach Hill. Lexi Garrison was recognized by officials from their match against Worland on September 21. The officials wrote, “She is a true leader for her team. Even when the game was not going their way, she was always encouraging to her teammates and never gave up.” De...
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter livestock judging team traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas to compete at the Mid-American Stock Show contest. The team of Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, Tymber Eckley and Hayden Overfield came home with the Youth Team Championship and wins in every category. Taylor came home as overall grand champion. The team finished in first place in judging for sheep/ goats, swine, cattle, reasons and overall. Individual placings include: Sheep/goats: Rylee 1st, Taylor 2nd, Tymber 5th and Hayden 6th. Swine: Taylor 1st, Rylee 2nd, Tymbe...
The Worland Football Officials Association and Joe Doak have been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the class 3A semi-final football playoff game between Evanston and Cody. The game will be played on Friday, November at 3, 7 p.m. at Spike Vannoy Field in Cody....
FROM WYOFILE: by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Rocky Mountain Power officials took the stand last Wednesday to defend the company’s proposed $140.2 million rate hike — a 21.6% increase that’s sparked fear and outrage among its 144,000 customers in Wyoming. The hike would come on top of a 7.6%, $50.2 million “fuel cost adjustment,” resulting in a cumulative 29.2% rate increase beginning in January. That would inflate the average monthly household electric bill by approximately $19.94, according to the company. For the first time...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Will potential voters be required to live in Wyoming for at least 30 days in order to vote? Do people need to register as a PAC if they spend more than $1,000 in an election? After some heavy deliberation last Thursday, members of the Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee advanced bill drafts that could create significant changes to existing Wyoming election laws. 30- day residency requirement Legislators forwarded a bill to n...
Representatives of the Town of Thermopolis and members of the police department were interviewed to discuss the matter of feral cats and how they work to remedy the issue. Town codes administrator Jim Jeunehomme said, “The problem with the stray cats is that people are feeding them, but they don’t want to claim ownership of them. They’re creating that problem in itself. When you have neighbors that already have a lot of potential animals and strays that come in and they leave out food for them...
At last Tuesday’s Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Police Sergeant Michael Mascorro was put on administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time. A press release issued after the meeting by Mayor Adam Estenson does not explain why Mascorro was placed on administrative leave. Mayor Estenson states in the press release, “The Town and Department have fully cooperated with the Wyoming Department of Criminal investigation which released their findings earlier this month. Upon review of the facts and evidence collected by the Wyoming Dep...
Nichole Weyer was given the Women of Influence Award under Education by the Wyoming Business Report at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne on October 10 for women who are making a difference in Wyoming. Several people are nominated, and the committee picks one winner from each category. Weyer’s nomination was for her volunteer service, all focusing on bettering the lives of children. This included Weyer being a foster parent in Hot Springs County. Weyer said, “Many children have lived with us over the years and have been a huge ble...
One Eyed Buffalo Brewery Company (OEB) has moved to its new location at 535 Broadway Street. Their official opening at the new location is Wednesday, October 25. Owner Jennifer Fisher described their motivation to move was due to not having enough space at their previous location, which was just across the street. Their previous location, now the Tap House, had a capacity of 59 people and another 30 outside in the back. Their new location has a capacity of about 175, which is over double. They...
The annual Backpack Program Fundraiser will be held in the Thermopolis Middle School commons on November 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be in conjunction with the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Craft Fair in the gym. This year the theme of the fundraiser is “Everything Christmas.” Event organizer Judy Carswell said participants can decorate anything in the style of Christmas from trees, chairs, wreaths, birdhouses, and anything they want to do. These items are for the silent auction, which is final at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to the Backpack Pro...
Saint Francis Catholic Church will be hosing a Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner will include turkey, roast beef and all the trimmings. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 11-16, $5 ages 6-10 and 5 and under eat for free. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Connie Hart at 921-1519, Mary Hart at 921-1296 or Sandy Bills at (406) 489-2347....
At the October Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) board meeting, County Planner Bo Bowman presented the proposal for a replat of Tract 14 of the Wyoming Lasting Legacy Subdivision by applicants Troy and Breez Daniels; and Lynn & Shantel Sheehan. The applicants want to divide Tract 14, an Owl Creek Common area of 5.60 acres, into three nonresidential lots. The intent is to divide this acreage between the present-day landowners, rather than have them owned in common. The Wyoming Lasting Legacy Subdivision was recorded in...
From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Shooting complex task force finalizes pre-proposal survey SHERIDAN (WNE) — The State Shooting Complex Oversight Task Force completed work during its meeting Friday morning that will help it identify communities interested in being home to the complex. The task force was established by Senate File 169, which Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law March 2. The task force comprises several legislators and representatives from Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, Wyoming T...
