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A Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K Run/Walk fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 with registration opening at 10:30 a.m. and the race starting at noon. Registration will be in The 307 Pit parking lot at 735 S. 6th St. with the race beginning and ending there. Participants are welcome to bring their dogs. All proceeds will be used to pay for lifting camp registration fees for adults and kids. All participants can enjoy hot cocoa after the race. Pizza and a soak are included for an additional package fee. Cost for adults is $10 or $20 for the...
The following is information on scams that are happing around the state. Letter Scam Impersonating TD Canada Trust: A Laramie citizen reported a letter (snail mail, not email) with a Canadian postmark from Daniel Tiber. Tiber claims to be from Canada Trust and says that a deceased customer didn't have beneficiary status and Daniel is looking for his next of kin. The email address Daniel asks you to contact him with is a parked domain (a website address that isn't active) and is not part of Canada Trust's list of website addresses. Apparently, t...
At the November Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism board meeting held at the Quality Inn, treasurer Audra Dominguez gave the financial report for lodging tax revenue collected in September. Dominguez said that the flooding of Yellowstone National Park still had an impact on revenue. September’s revenue was $26,212.08, which was down $2,803.57 from the previous year, a 10% change. However, Dominguez said they are “still doing well” with record-breaking months. The board voted and passed to approve the financial report. Jackie Dorothy gave...
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $22.76 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its November 17 business meeting. One of the projects will be in Hot Springs County. The commission also awarded an almost $1.1 million bid to Buffalo-based Barnum, Inc. for a project that involves grading, drainage, paving and other work on more than 3.5 miles of US Highway 20/Wyoming Highway 789 in Hot Springs County. The contracted completion date is June 30, 2024. Other area contracts awarded...
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team started the season with a strong showing at the Green River Speech and Debate Tournament with a third place trophy. The two-day tournament with 15 schools and over 300 competitive entries included categories for Novice and Varsity competitors. The Bobcats brought fifteen students to the competition. Individually, the team saw positive results in interpretive, platform, and debate events. Junior Julia Quintanilla finished in second place in Humorous Interpretation. Sophomore Ki Kraushaar broke into semifinals...
Hot Springs County High School will be holding its drama showcase on Tuesday, Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. The students will perform a one-act play called Fourteen Lines. The cast for 14 Lines includes Brendon Butler, Sharon Burgess, Ivey Goff, Karina Lea, Tanner Macie, Talyah Myers, Savanna Nelson, Riley O’Brien, Julia Quintanilla, Ben Weaver and Rosalie Willson. The students will be going to State Drama in Gillette on December 8-10. Also competing in events at state are Chris Bapst, Audrey H...
The Hot Springs County 4-H Achievement Night was held on November 19. Several awards were presented to members and citizens. Gold Member Recognition - the member has at least one leadership experience, documented specific goals with knowledge and skills gained, has participated in at least one community service activity, participated in club and county activities, and wrote a summary of their 4-H year: Arin Adams, Remi Adams, Cooper Agar, Rylee Agar, Luke Dickey, Seth Dickey, Silas Dickey,...
At their November meeting, the Hot Springs County School Board brought the livestock judging team of the Thermopolis FFA Chapter in for a round of recognition, after their outstanding performance at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, this fall. On Oct. 16, the Thermopolis FFA members found themselves representing the entire state of Wyoming across the nation, as the livestock judging team placed fourth in the country, then came in second in the “reasons” class — for the oral reasons they were able to supply for judging various class...
The Senior Citizen Angel Tree is sponsored and organized by the Bank of Thermopolis, Thermopolis Rehab & Wellness, and the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Names may be picked up at the Bank of Thermopolis. All gifts need to be wrapped and returned by Monday, December 12, to ensure our seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. The event organizers said, “We had an amazing response to this event last year, and are excited to share this awesome experience with our great community once again.” For more information, please contact the Bank of Thermopolis at...
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is sponsoring a Stan-ta Claws Giveaway through December 18. Purchase an item from the gift shop to place under Stan the T-Rex’s Christmas Tree. The items under the tree will be donated to Hot Springs County Safe Haven. For every item purchase, you will receive an entry to win one of three kids digs next summer. Also, they are hosting Science Saturdays and having Hot Cocoa Geology on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Visit anytime during those hours for a lesson in geology by having an opportunity to create your own h...
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Baskets from now thru Thursday, Dec. 8 at Public Health, 864-3311 or the Help Center, 864-3851. Pickup and delivery will be Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Perish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed for box packing, carrying out and cleaning up on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Perish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Safe Haven is the location of The Giving Tree, formerly known as the Elf Tree offered by the Department of Family Services. Executive director of Safe Haven Kaitlin Stone said, “It’s a way for the community to come together and make sure that all kiddos have a good Christmas. Anyone can sign up. There’s no income restriction. Thanks to our incredible community and donations of time and gifts, we are able to work together to provide a beautiful holiday for anyone who might need a little extra...
At the November 15 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, a public hearing was held for the Crimson View Estates Plat Revision. The applicant Ross Woolley on behalf of the Crimson View Estates lot owners has requested approval of an amendment to a plat changing the road dedication language on the Miller-Schmidt Subdivision Plat (aka Crimson View Estates). The current language dedicated to all subdivision roads, including the northern portion of Lane 14, “to the public’’ would be chang...
At the November Thermopolis Town Council meeting, during citizen participation the council voted and passed the approval of the catering permit for OEB Saloon for the Ducks Unlimited event at the Fairgrounds on December 3. James Seckman of CPA Firm Seckman & Thomas in Powell provided the Town’s results from the June 30, 2022 audit. Seckman reported that the general fund and its cash reserves and enterprise funds are “great,” “healthy” and in “good shape.” Regarding the assessment of the town’s utility rates, Seckman said “This town is v...
It’s back! The 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival will be held on Tuesday, December 6 at the Community Church Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. for food and drinks, and at 6:30 p.m. will be the tree, wreath, and specialty items auction. All proceeds go to the Thermopolis Community Fund. Hot Springs Health and Pinnacle Bank sponsor the event. Spokesperson John Gibbel said, “It’s really exciting. We’re hoping to have over 30 items available for auction. And we just really appreciate those that ta...
The Thermopolis - Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding the 2022 Merry Christmas Market from November 25 until December 19, a four-week shop local promotion. People can shop at participating businesses for a chance to win chamber bucks. The first three weeks are $250 in chamber bucks, and the fifth week it’s $500 in chamber bucks. Check out the chamber website for a list of participating businesses and the official rules. https://thermopolischamber.org/ Contact the Chamber with questions at 864-3192. The Chamber is also planning a l...
The Holiday Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt, a fundraiser for the People for People Program, is being planned for Monday, Dec. 5 beginning at 4 p.m. Local residents decorate their homes for the enjoyment of the public. Theme of this year’s Scavenger Hunt will be “Christmas Movies”. For the cost of $6 you, your friends and family can tour around town and see the beautiful Christmas Decorations to a scavenger hunt. Reception following at the Community Hall. Come and visit with Santa Clause while enjoying refreshments. Tickets are available at Story...
Thermopolis native photographer Ron Hayes has padded his resume in the past year by filming a documentary for the BBC, filming for multiple major corporations and photographing wildlife around North America. Ron also became a grandfather and father in law this year prompting him to team with well-known Wyoming author Casey Day-Rislov to bring his first book “Let me Tell You About my Mom” to life. Let me tell you is to be a wildlife series featuring many North American terrestrial and aquatic species in different formats. The first book in the...
Main Street Thermopolis, along with the merchants and restaurants, will welcome the holiday shopping fun all around town. Decorations and lights are going up. Storefront windows are looking more festive. Merchants and restaurants are stocking shelves and kitchens and preparing specials. The Chamber of Commerce’s Merry Christmas Market Shopping Spree has begun. As part of Shop Small Saturday, Main Street Thermopolis will hold a drawing for $500 in Chamber Bucks, pulling a winning receipt from the Great Until 8! receipts which were turned in f...
On one cold January night, across the nation, all states will conduct the annual Point in Time Count to count all sheltered and unsheltered individuals in their state. In Wyoming, that night is January 25, 2023. This survey is a count of all people experiencing homelessness for a snapshot or a point in time count. This count is planned, coordinated, and carried out locally but reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Congress every year. In all 23 Counties in Wyoming, this survey and count will be headed up by local...
Hot Springs Health employees: Bridget Truempler, Jan Russo, Paula Witt and Rick Corbaley recently completed a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). The program is supported by the Emergency Nurses Association. The purpose of the program is to improve knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands on training to provide quality care for patients in life threatening situations. Hot Springs Health employees: Bridget Truempler, Jan Russo, Karyn White and Rick Corbaley recently completed an Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course. The program is supported...
The Senior Citizen Angel Tree is sponsored and organized by the Bank of Thermopolis, Thermopolis Rehab & Wellness, and the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Names may be picked up at the Bank of Thermopolis beginning Monday, November 14. All gifts need to be wrapped and returned by Monday, December 12, to ensure our seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. The event organizers said, “We had an amazing response to this event last year, and are excited to share this awesome experience with our great community once again.” For questions, please contact the...
The Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. It is the same yearly craft fair but a new location in the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Many vendors will pack the building offering Scentsy, Avon, baked goods, cabbage burgers, jewelry, homemade cheese, paparazzi, homemade wreaths, pies, coffee, water, lemonade, and many more items....
Sign-ups are being taken for Christmas Baskets from now thru Thursday, Dec. 8 at Public Heath, 864-3311 or the Help Center, 864-3851. Pickup and delivery will be Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Perish Hall, 7th and Arapahoe. Volunteers are needed for box packing, carrying out and cleaning up on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Perish Hall. For more information, call 864-3629 and leave a message....
Hot Spring County School Board Student Trustee Karina Lea’s report was delayed on Oct. 20, ironically enough, by one of the items on that report. “The reason I was gone (is that) fall drama has officially started,” Lea said. “Our one-act is going to be 14 lines. We’re changing it up this year. Instead of a proscenium, we’re doing it in the round, which means audience members will come on stage, and sit in a box around the presentation. It’ll be something different.” Lea noted the speech and debate team has sent out its first round of recrui...
