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Jana Oliver of Thermopolis Eye Care was recently awarded the Wyoming Paraoptometric of the Year Award. Oliver is the office manager and as a para her job is to help the doctor do optician work, ordering glasses and contacts, or lab work. The award is voted on by the doctors in Wyoming. Dr. Dana McDermott and a couple of doctors in Gillette optometric put Oliver in as a nomination three years ago and she received it this year. The Paraoptometric Award qualifications are looking for people who...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported 10 snowplow strikes over a five-day span as plows were out maintaining the roads due to wintry conditions. The strikes, which occurred from Feb. 11 through Feb. 16, bring the total number to 17 for the winter season, which runs from October through May. Some of the recent snowplow strikes occurred near Elk Mountain and Rawlins on Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming, Interstate 25 near Cheyenne in southeast Wyoming, I-25 near Wheatland, Chugwater...
There will be a Thermopolis Community Blood Drive at the Senior Citizen’s Center on Monday, March 8 from 2 to 6:15 p.m. Call Melene Mierzejewski to make an appointment at (307) 240-1414 or online at bloodhero.com. The sponsor code is: thermopolis. COVID-19 antibody testing will be provided for all who donate. Walk-ins are welcome....
At the Travel and Tourism Board meeting on February 17, treasurer Matt Hughes presented the financial report. He said that all COVID money has been spent and the report is strictly non-COVID-related expenses. For the past month, they spent $19,420 and had an income of $8,409.30. This was down 24% from last year in the same month, but still in the average ballpark historically. Also, there is currently $62,543 remaining in carryover funds. Director Jackie Dorothy gave her report and said they...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to know they can take control of their heart health by keeping a check on risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Heart disease was Wyoming’s leading cause of death in 2018 and 2019 according to the most recently available Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. According to BRFSS data, 78.3 percent of Wyoming adults do not lead a healthy lifestyle, meaning they have a body mass index (BMI) at or above 25, they currently smoke a...
by Joshua Leach Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Oil and gas have been major drivers of the Wyoming economy since the Equality State achieved statehood. U.S. production of oil has risen in recent years, with Wyoming producers increasing the amount they pulled out of the ground from 2017-2019, according to the state geological survey. But as it has with so many industries, the coronavirus pandemic hit the oil industry hard. The analysis of the impact of the fluctuating oil markets was recently released by the Wyoming State G...
During a traffic stop at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, Thermopolis Police Officer Michael Masccarro arrested passenger Timothy M. Hoyer, 33, of Worland for having almost 14 grams of meth in his personal possession. His alleged charges are for the unlawful possession of meth, the intent to deliver and the unlawful use of a controlled substance. The amount of meth found reaches a felony charge. There was packaging alledgedly used for delivery located during the traffic stop. Police Chief Julie...
Although Thermopolis was not included in a recent release by the National Weather Service of recent record breaking low temperatures, residents still know the bitter cold snap that hit Wyoming beginning last week did indeed include Hot Springs County. According to local reports, the lowest daytime high temperature was recorded at -3 degrees on Friday, February 12. The lowest nighttime low was recorded as -14 on Saturday night. These temperatures were recorded in town. Residents in other areas of the county reported slightly colder...
At February Chamber of Commerce meeting on February 11, executive director Meri Ann Rush said that their city/county maps participation will be extended to February 15. This extension was due to Rush being out in January. The map usually is available at the end of April because the peak tourist season starts around May 1. These maps are a fundraiser for the chamber. In new business, the chamber will be preparing their nomination forms for the 2020 Business / Citizen and Non-Profit Organization...
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter held their local Agriscience Fair earlier this month. The State competition will be March 22. Results from the local competition include: High school Plant Systems Division 3 Isaac Robinson Division 5 Jack Ream Food systems Division 3 Kallie Van Heule Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Division 5 Will Clark Middle school Students that were 80% and above- Tymber Eckley, Maile McCumber, Kamryn Farrell, Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, Hayden Overfield, Ellis Webber,...
The Thermopolis Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 13. Lieutenant London Jenks was named Firefighter of the Year during the banquet. Ryan Georgius was named Master Chef for his exceptional service to the kitchen committee. For years of service, Bob Butchart was honored for 5 years and Clint Huckfeld, Jay Erk and Ben Shidler were each honored for 10 years. The firemen did not hold their annual Fireman’s Ball for the public this year. They still had their fund drive with funds going to the replacement, repair a...
University of Wyoming 2020 fall semester honor rolls have been announced. President’s Honor Roll: Amanda D. Chism, Chloe Renae Crosby, Kaylee DeVries and Hannah R. Ozmon Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll: Elizabeth K. Lofink, Jake Michael Maksin, Aron C. Markow, Haley McDermott, Linsey J. Reed, Jeffery W. Van Antwerp and Cade John-Martin Zupan Provost’s Honor Roll: Joni Christiansen and Amanda Dinsmore Breeze Petty has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Joe Doak has been selected by the Wyoming High School Ac...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A Senate committee advanced a bill that would remove some of the public notices that local governments are required to publish in newspapers, instead making cities and counties provide them on their websites. Senate File 17, which has the support of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, was largely pitched as a way for local governments to save on publishing costs amid ongoing budget crunches. The proposal would r...
CHEYENNE – Enroll Wyoming navigators will be available to help Wyoming residents sign up for insurance on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace during a special open enrollment period that runs through May 15. “While a spring open enrollment has never been offered before, we know it will be beneficial to those in Wyoming who need health insurance,” Enroll Wyoming Marketplace Navigator Dasa Robertson said. Enroll Wyoming navigators provide help free of charge. They can be reached by calling 211 and asking the operator to be transferred to a...
Governor Mark Gordon announced he was easing of some of the state’s public health orders but extended the statewide mask mandate. On Monday, Feb. 15 the new orders took effect. The attendance limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings increased. Indoor gatherings that incorporate social distancing and face coverings are permitted for up to 25 percent of capacity or 500 persons, and outdoor gatherings of up to 1,000 persons. In addition, sporting events, artistic performances, restaurants and gyms all will see capacity limits eased. “We are mak...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be on alert for suspicious, potentially fraudulent activity as efforts to help prevent COVID-19 deaths and illnesses by providing free, safe and effective vaccinations continue. “We are hearing about unexpected calls going to residents from people falsely claiming they represent a local health department or the Wyoming Department of Health,” said Michael Ceballos, WDH director. “The callers go on to request payment or personal details such as social security numbers.” “We want to r...
At the February 2 Thermopolis Town council meeting, the council voted to approve a bar and grill liquor license for the new Mexican restaurant Los Cabos, owned by Ricardo Lopez and located at the old Raptor’s location previously owned by Tony Nettles. In the administration report assistant to the Mayor Fred Crosby said he worked up a two-year contract for IT support with Mike Mortimore’s CompuDoc, which is the same as the previous contract. Crosby said he recommends the council ratify the con...
South Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash has been named the 2020 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming. The award, given annually in every state and Canadian province by the Shikar-Safari Club International, honors a wildlife officer whose efforts during the year display outstanding performance and achievement. “Kyle’s passion for managing and protecting Wyoming’s wildlife resources is undeniable and clearly evident to anyone who has met him,” said Rick King, Wyoming Game and Fish Department chief game warden. “He is a true spokesma...
Hot Springs County Senior Center’s Trenda Moore said, “We are going to reopen for congregation and activities with access to the dining room on February 16.” The Senior Center is also doing an Easter egg fundraiser with wooden eggs painted up for the yard or house and other decorations. Each set of three eggs will cost $50. This fundraiser is similar to what they did at Christmas time. Moore said they are excited to be back open and that “It was hard with no one in the building.” Their rem...
RAWLINS - The Wyoming Republican Party State Central committee held a regular quarterly meeting in Rawlins February 5th and 6th, 2021. Friday afternoon the budget and audit and executive committee’s met. That evening a celebration of President Ronald Reagan’s 110th birthday was observed with food and beverages, a special rendition of the Pledge of Allegiance, and video clips of Reagan’s 80th birthday including Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher making a speech at his party. On Saturday morning the meeting opened with a quorum of voting members prese...
The trades classes at Hot Springs County High School are working on a variety of projects designed to teach them needed skills....
Hot Springs County Public Health and Red Rock Family Practice are partnering to offer COVID-19 vaccines to our community. The following are the anticipated numbers of vaccines to be delivered to Hot Springs County in February by week of delivery: Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 15: 100 each week. Feb. 22: 200. Total vaccine delivered in February: 500. Total received in January: 300. Total received in December: 200. The numbers do not include second doses. Those are shipped separately. Second doses are arriving in HSC and began being administered last w...
Tuesday evening a semi-truck driver took the turn onto Sixth Street near Park and rolled the truck over. Both Thermopolis Police and Highway Patrol stayed on scene as crews worked to set the vehicle upright into the night. The truck was also leaking fluids....
The new Los Cabos's Mexican restaurant has been met with a packed parking lot and lots of people wanting to try their Mexican food. They opened last Friday at 942 Shoshoni St....
Messiah’s Mall will be holding a clothing giveaway on February 18 and is open to all. The event will be typically the third weekend of each month. The official schedule is posted on their door. It is located at the Risen Son Church. They have clothes and shoes for people of all ages and also a large assortment of household items. There are no restrictions to income or age. They are open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. If you have any questions, call Porschia Birdsley at 307-921-1763....
