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by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The Wyoming Supreme Court has rejected Thermopolis area rancher Josh Longwell’s claim that the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission owes him $288,527 for calves killed by grizzly bears. The court on April 28 upheld a district court decision that also rejected Longwell’s claim and that found an arbitration panel ruled “on a matter not submitted to them” in awarding the rancher more than Game and Fish regulations and Wyoming law allowed. Longwell sought $349,730 for calf losses during the 2018 grazing season,...
The eighth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place downtown between 4th and 5th Streets on Broadway on Saturday, June 4 from 4-8 p.m. The Brewfest features Wyoming craft beers, live music, food and merchandise vendors, a corn hole tournament, a tour of buildings in the downtown historic district, and kid-friendly activities. “The Thermopolis Brewfest, in downtown, will showcase craft beers from around Wyoming along with local food trucks, non-food vendors, and a fabulous music line-up,” according to Suz...
Risen Son Southern Baptist Church is hosting Spark Studio Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the church. Ages 3-years-old through 6th grade (2022-23 school year) may attend. Preschoolers must be potty trained. Register online at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=64187...
Bobcat Speech and Debate will be hosting a 5K Debate N Dash Saturday, June 4 in Hot Springs State Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter. This is a fun run/walk to support the Bobcat Speech and Debate team as they raise money for qualifying members to attend the National Speech and Debate tournament in Kentucky this summer. The cost is $10 to participate or $20 to receive an aluminum water bottle commemorating three state championships. A drawing will be held for a paddle board or a...
Saddle Sore Arena is hosting a celebration for their opening on Saturday, June 4 at 423 Highway 20 North of Thermopolis. The location is traditionally known as Jackman Arena. The arena will be open all day. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served and there will be a bonfire starting at 6 p.m. They offer team roping, barrel racing, pole bending, horsemanship lessons, clinics, events and riding lessons. The also do short and long term horse boarding....
Vickie Zimmer, chair of the Wyoming State Historical Society’s Homsher Committee, recently announced the recipients of research grants for 2022. Lea Schoenewald, an author and historian from Thermopolis, received a grant for her project titled The Story of Coal in Gebo, Crosby, and Kirby, Wyoming. Other recipients are Chad Seifried and Cate Loetscher. The committee recognizes amateur and professional historians through these grants that support the Society’s mission to make Wyoming’s past accessible to present and future generations. Zimme...
Doug Lindamood of SonRise Ranch in Grass Creek has several focuses for his business and operations. Lindamood was recently awarded a county liquor license. For Hot Springs County residents and tourists traveling through the area, Lindamood said his guest ranch is a place that attracts agritourists. According to the USDA, agritourism is growing at 600% annually. So, what is agritourism? Lindamood describes dude ranches as “cowboy hats and horse rides.” But for Lindamood, agritourism is much mor...
Holden Hergert, Thermopolis’ District Conservationist of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Division, reported that they are in the process of a multi-year effort to map the soils of Hot Springs County. The intent of the survey is to provide farmers, ranchers, and other land managers with data about the soil that they can use to make decisions. Basic information such as soil texture, pH, and presence of salts can help people understand what plants will grow, suitability for tree plantings, how often to irrigate, and even w...
The Hot Springs County river and stream awareness level recently changed from blue to yellow following a wet Memorial Day weekend. Snow in the mountains and rain saturated the ground around the county. As we see warmer temperatures, new ground moisture is available to feed thunderstorm growth. The potential for heavy localized rainfalls on already soaked countryside will increase the risk for flash flooding on individual creek drainages. Increased flows in county drainages and the necessity for increases in release flows from Boysen Dam as...
At the May 17 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, County Assessor Dan Webber came to present the 2022 Abstract for the Board of Equalization. The commissioners then recessed and reconvened the meeting under the Board of Equalization. Webber said that the locally assessed value of properties in Hot Springs County is $59,988,460 and that is the number on those estimates. Webber added, “It’s up roughly $7 million. It was in the $52 million range last year. We got through the 30-day app...
Candidate filing periods are open for federal, state, county and town offices. Deadline to file is May 27, 2022. Hot Springs County Offices file with the Hot Springs County Clerk. Offices with terms expiring include: two County Commissioner seats - currently held by Tom Ryan and Jack Baird (4-year terms), Assessor - currently Dan Webber, Attorney - currently Jill Logan, Clerk - currently Becky Kersten, Clerk of District Court - currently Terri Cornella, Coroner - currently Mark Mortimore, Sheriff - currently Jerimie Kraushaar and Treasurer -...
At the Thermopolis Town Council meeting held May 17, during citizen participation, the council voted and approved alcohol permits for OEB Saloon, for two events, the Republican Party Dinner at the Fair Building and the Thermopolis Brewfest on Broadway Street, June 5. The council also voted and approved an alcohol permit for Central Bank and Trust for the Beer and Brats Meet and Greet at the bank for indoor use. Town engineer Anthony Barnett reported that the bid opening for the water project...
People for People Backpack Program will be providing weekend bags of food throughout the summer. Curbside pickup will start, Thursday, June 2. The food will be available between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every week on Thursdays through August 25. The location will be 642 Arapahoe Street at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers will need to meet at 9:45 a.m. to prepare for delivery. They will have a representative there to direct volunteers. The Backpack Program will provide shelf-stable food. If there are any questions please contacted Judy...
Becky Kersten has notified, by letter, the Hot Springs County Republican Central Committee that she filed for election for the Office of Hot Springs County Clerk. Becky Kersten worked as Hot Springs County Clerk since her appointment on August 31, 2021. With a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 14 years of governmental financial statement auditing, budgeting and accounting, former work in the oil and gas industry, and experience in the public education accounting sector, she brings a strong knowledge base to her position as Clerk. Kersten said...
Julie Mortimore has announced that she is running for re-election as Hot Springs County Treasurer. She is hoping to add onto her 40 years of service. Mortimore began her service in November of 1982 and was promoted to the position of Chief Deputy Treasurer in 1984. She was elected as county treasurer in 2014. She has worked to implement changes to benefit the citizens of HSC including the simplified offering of credit card payments, online payments and more. “I have kept on top of recent legislative changes regarding the collection and b...
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...
Hot Springs County Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar is running for re-election after serving a four-year term. Kraushaar described some of his accomplishments at that time and said, “We managed to mainstream our detention center to have video court and have a much more complete jail policy and inmate handbooks. We’ve been able to implement new rules and give the inmates the ability to have hearings if there is any disciplinary action taken. They have the ability to have a hearing now, which they didn’t have in the past, to be able to contest what they...
Hot Springs County Pioneer Association has announced the winners of the 2022 Thompson Writing Contest. This is the eleventh year that the Pioneer Association has administered the writing contest within Hot Springs County schools. The contest is in memory of long-time County School Superintendent Jessie C. Thompson and offers cash awards to those students who enter a work centered around the history of Hot Springs County and Wyoming. The winners this year are, in order of finish: Ralph Witters Elementary 3rd grade: Ivory Galovich, Hannah Boren,...
At the 2022 Hot Springs County High School graduation, two students also received a degree from Central Wyoming College in addition to their high school diploma. Jacob Randall and Lee Grimm, took dual credit courses for the past four years and their efforts and achievements allowed them to get an associate’s degree. Even though Randall and Grimm started taking college-level courses in their freshman year, it was a surprise to both of them that, in their senior year, they would be able to b...
Thermopolis Middle School students were honored last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Eighth graders Kamryn Farrell and Ellis Webber were selected as Bobcats of the Year. Other awards include: Eighth grade Outstanding Language Arts Students: Cruz Mascorro, Mesa Longwell, Lucille Andreen Patriots Pen Essay - Alix Sorensen Most MAP Growth: Armani Dukes Highest MAP Scorer: Kaycee Stothart Wax Museum Winners: Best Speech - Kamryn Farrell, Best Props - Jay Ritchey, Best Backdrop - Ellis Webber Outstanding Social Studies Students: Madison...
Awards were handed out to Ralph Witters Elementary students last week to wrap up the 2021-22 school year. Awards include: Kindergarten Music: Aydree Phillips, Roberta Hough, Liam Bohleen Science: Scarlett Deromedi, Bailey Peek, Liam Bohleen PE: Jake Ohrt, Hazel White, Brennen Corwell Citizenship: Taysen Neef, Josie Allen, Eleanor Allen Most Improved Math: JonD Darnell Most Improved Reading: Bailey Peek Most Improved Writing: Mara Jennings Math Achievement: Parker Wychgram Reading Achievement: Ryder Mayer Writing Achievement: Andrew Coates 1st...
The trail development of Roundtop is about to be complete and it will have its Grand Opening on May 21 at 10 a.m. Todd Thibodeau is the team leader of four members who did the hard work. The trail building work started on March 22 and they hope to be done by May 20. The nature of the work entails digging with pickaxes, using a Punjab gas-powered jackhammer, and a device called a come-along that helps move huge rocks that easily weigh tons. And, when necessary, they drill holes or cores into the...
Secretary of State, Ed Buchanan will be in Thermopolis on Sunday, June 5 to present information and data regarding Election security and integrity in Wyoming. The presentation, which is being sponsored by the Hot Springs County Clerk‚’s Office, is open to the public and will be held at the HSC Museum & Cultural Center. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the presentation to begin at 2 p.m. sharp. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join Secretary of State Ed Buchanan as he presents prepared remarks and provides an opportunity for cit...
By Karla Pomeroy Northern Wyoming News Via Wyoming News Exchange WORLAND — Examining bone injuries on a foot is nothing new for the Washakie Medical Center radiology team, but running a 64-slice CT scan on a 150 million-year-old bone was out of the ordinary for the team on Thursday, May 5. The metatarsal fossils are a project of Wyoming Dinosaur Center intern Jackson King. King said the fully intact foot of a Sauropod was found by a family at one of the public dig sites through the Center’s Dig For A Day program. He said the foot, named “Li...
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 36 inductees for the Class of 2022 including Larry Bentley and the late Ramul Dvarishkis of Hot Springs County, Region 8. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across the state during its annual meeting May 1. Regional committees in ten different areas of Wyoming researched and scored over 70 nominations and sent the top picks to the WCHF State Board of Directors. Formed for historical, cultural, literary, and educational purposes, WCHF’s chief goal is “To preserve, pro...
