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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct six open-house meetings throughout the Big Horn Basin and one final meeting in Cody to discuss 2022 hunting season proposals for small game, game birds and big game. During the open houses, Game and Fish personnel will be available to discuss the proposed 2022 hunting seasons for local hunt areas. The meeting in Thermopolis will be held Thursday, March 24 at the Fire Hall from 6-8 p.m. Other area meetings include: 3/21, Meeteetse, Conservation District, 6-8 p.m. 3/22, Lovell, Lovell Fire Hall,...
Last Friday, 145 students, family members and teachers from Connections Academy attended a field trip to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. It was the first field trip for the group since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group was so large that Wyoming Dinosaur Center Paleontologist, Jack Turnball, gave a talk in the main exhibit room to everyone to accommodate, followed by self-guided exploration of the museum or scavenger hunt. Attendees enjoyed their time at the Center, and some traveled as far as Evanston and Cheyenne to attend the...
Melissa Cook author of “The Call of the Last Frontier: The True Story of a Woman’s Twenty-Year Alaska Adventure,” will be presenting “Alaska” on March 22 at the Hot Springs County Library from 6-7:30 p.m. and will be selling and signing books after the show. Melissa Cook is a retired Alaska school teacher. In 1995, Cook and her young family moved to the tiny village of Nelson Lagoon on the Bering Sea coast and later to Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest, where they measured rain in feet. She discovered humor in unique si...
The Hot Springs County Republican Party will hold its County Convention on March 19 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Annex building. The delegates and alternates will be voting and guests are welcome to attend. The Delegates and Alternates elected at the Precinct Caucus to attend the County Convention will review and debate all of the changes to County and State Platform, County and State Bylaws, and any resolutions proposed by each of the four precincts at the Precinct Caucus, which was held March 5. The changes and resolutions adopted at the Cou...
NW BOCES' Carolyn Campbell Conner gave a presentation at the March 12 Historical Society meeting to celebrate their 51st anniversary and to explain to the public about the NW BOCES organization and its history. Conner said, "We currently serve youth with emotional disabilities placed by either school districts or the Department of Family Services with 12 students at this time." Regarding serving the students, Conner said, "It's wonderful. Yet challenging, as our students have not been able to...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2022 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. One of six pilot programs organized by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Thermopolis will engage middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the public square and to build greater trust in others and...
At the March Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce meeting, the board and CEO Meri Ann Rush discussed the three different focus areas for their strategic plan. The board then voted and passed to adopt the strategic plan as presented. Voting for the 2021 Business/Non-Profit Organization/Citizen of the Year will be April 24 at the Annual Board meeting. Past presidents will also be voting. In new business, the board formed a nomination committee of three board members. There are four seats...
The Wyoming Native Plant Society Wildflower Weekend is being planned in Thermopolis for June 3-5. Weekend activities will include native plant hikes, workshops and talks. With our world class natural hot springs and spectacular geology, the area has an interesting and diverse suite of plant species. Hike options will include wildflowers from desert to foothills to montane peaks, a diverse array of rare and endemic plants and breathtaking views of the Bighorn Basin landscape. Locations include: Hot Springs State Park, Copper Mountain, Tensleep...
A Bingo fundraiser is set for Thursday, March 17 at the Senior Citizens Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to help sponsor activities for the Hot Springs County High School class of 2022. Participants wearing green will receive a free bingo card. A variety of fun bowls will be available for purchase. Enjoy Irish stew with the purchase of a bowl. Cost will be $5 for a small bowl and $10 for a large bowl....
On Tuesday, March 3 Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon visited Thermopolis in an informal meeting at the Hot Springs Hotel in Hot Springs State Park. The meeting was well attended by various members of the community. Gordon said he wanted to have a conversation with the people. Gordon started off by relating his efforts to national matters that affect Wyoming. Regarding the subject of energy, Gordon said, “I know several of us Republican governors, and notably Doug Burgum from North Dakota and m...
At the March 1 Thermopolis Town Council, a brief meeting was held at Town Hall. Council member John Dorman inquired about the garbage transfer station. It was reported that they are waiting on DEQ’s timetable to put in the funding. The landfill’s contract ends in June 2023 and it is filling up. Once the last cell reaches a certain percentage of being full, that will be the trigger point to initiate the funding. During citizen participation, Gary Green represented Main Street Thermopolis and req...
Some of Wyoming's finest artists were recognized during the 2022 Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition reception in the Wyoming State Capitol Extension on February 24. Jeb Schenck was selected as one of the featured artists. His photo of Joey Littlebird, a Sergeant in the Marines, participating in the Warrior Honor Dance at a Fort Washakie Pow Wow was included in the exhibit. Sgt. Littlebird is from the Wind River Reservation and continues the long, highly honored and deeply respected tradition of...
Chief of Police Pat Cornwell recently reported on a success story about a patient who was having a heart attack, who was revived by an automated external defibrillator (AED). Cornwell said, "On the 20th of February at 1:07 a.m., dispatch received a 911 phone call from the Hot Springs Hotel. The lady on the phone reported that they had a male, Tim Leader, who was not breathing and CPR was in progress. Officer Bobbi Byrd and Deputy Ken Smith responded." Cornwell added that the wife of the...
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! monthly shopping event takes place Saturday, March 12. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later in town. Since the first one in October, the event has grown from 11 participants to 16. Other businesses are looking to join in coming months. Shoppers have an opportunity to win a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing. They can bring their receipts from the participating businesses, with the date and time of purchase on them, to Discover T...
Want to grow a garden this summer but don’t have the space? Come, sign up for a community garden plot on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Hot Springs County Library, 344 Arapahoe Street. Kelly Strampe is the coordinator, and she said, “We want to try to reach people who are interested in gardening and maybe other first-time gardeners at the time. The plots are not really big, you know, but it’s kind of nice for a first-time gardener to just have a smaller space to try it out. And it’s kind of amazing how much can be grown in these s...
At this month’s Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum, the featured program will be “NW BOCES: Building Our Children’s Everyday Success.” The presenter will be Carolyn Campbell Conner. Northwest Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Service, or NW BOCES, is celebrating their 51st anniversary this year and their program will be on how it all began. Highlights will include a discussion of a variety of services throughout the years, including its funding and staffing. Accordi...
Family Dollar has temporarily closed their doors to finish their remodel as they transfer to a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination store. They plan to reopen at the end of April....
A Bingo fundraiser is set for Thursday, March 17 at the Senior Citizens Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to help sponsor activities for the Hot Springs County High School class of 2022. Participants wearing green will receive a free bingo card. A variety of fun bowls will be available for purchase. Enjoy Irish stew with the purchases of a bowl. Cost will be $5 for a small bowl and $10 for a large bowl....
by Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —It’s not just motorists and industry officials who are complaining about higher gasoline prices locally due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here in Wyoming, politicians also are paying attention. In the past week alone, all three members of the state’s congressional delegation expressed concern over the situation, as did Gov. Mark Gordon. All of those politicians are Republicans, and they complained about decisions of the administration of President Joe Biden, a Democra...
At the March 1 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting held at the Annex Building, Chairman Tom Ryan was absent, but commissioners Jack Baird and Phil Scheel held the meeting with Scheel stating, “in the absence of Chairman Ryan, we will suspend the normal operations of Robert’s rules and carry on.” Via phone, Brian Clarkson of T-O Engineers gave the GIS report. Clarkson and his team have been progressing in adding more easements and right aways to their maps. They are also working close...
At the February 22 Hot Springs Health board meeting, Chairmen Dr. Bill Williams welcomed Jessica Benefiel as a new board member. CEO Margie Molitor gave her growth report and said they have two “highly qualified” candidates coming for an interview for the CFO position. For the new CEO to replace the retiring Molitor, a variety of applicants will be presented on March 22 during staff meetings. Molitor continued and said, “we’ve been working with the sheriff’s office and the police departmen...
by Jasmine Hall and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Attempts were made in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature last Friday to amend the 2023- 24 biennium budget to expand Medicaid coverage to more than 20,000 residents without health insurance. Both failed. In the Senate, amendment author Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, tried to appeal to his colleagues by sharing his own emotional experience without health care almost a decade ago. He said he lost his business in his divorce, and, with it, his health i...
by CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Acting with unusual speed, the federal government is moving forward with plans to rename some 664 geographic features across the country that contain the word squaw — including a pair of creeks and two summits in Park County. Last week, the Department of the Interior announced a list of possible new names for all the features that include the word, continuing an effort that Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched in November to remove it from federal usage. “Consideration of these re...
On Thursday, February 24 at 7:04 p.m. the Thermopolis Police Department received a report of threatening behavior at a residence in the 400 block of Amoretti Street involving a 55-year-old male. A family member involved was taken to a safe location. According to an Affidavit of Probable Cause, declared by Sergeant Mike Mascorro and acquired from the public record of the Hot Springs County Circuit Court, Mascorro spoke with a family member on Friday, February 25 about Dennie J. Aufrance, who allegedly threatened her with a handgun. Aufrance was...
The Hot Springs County Republican Precinct Caucus will be held Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. at the Government Annex building, 117 North 4th St. If you are a registered Republican as of February 7, 2022, you are invited to participate and give input. Delegates and alternates to county convention will be chosen. Other issues discussed will include the Republican platform, resolutions and by-laws. For more information, call 307-921-8304....
