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The Annual Holiday Tour of Homes to benefit People for People will be a little different this year due to the pandemic, but promises to be just as much fun. This year it will be a Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt featuring 21 homes and business locations around Thermopolis for you and your family to drive by to look for specific items within the different holiday arrangements and lighting displays. The fundraiser will be held next Monday, December 7, starting at 4 p.m., ending at 8 p.m. Tickets are currently available at Dairyland and Hot City...
The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has begun. Volunteers are ringing bells for donations every Saturday until Christmas at Mack’s Market and Thermopolis Hardware. All donations remain in Hot Springs County and are disbursed to those in need through the Help Center at Common Ground. The Help Center has halted regular office hours due to COVID, however, appointments can be made by calling Rev. Ron Philips at 921-9984. Volunteers are still needed for bell ringing. If you are interested, please call Rev. Ron....
Hot Springs Health employees Karyn White, Dusty Hake, JoAnn Moore, Jeri Umbdenstock and Crystal Merrill 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 Connie Hart, Bree Christiansen, Marta Scott, Shelby Bozner, Bridget Truempler, Alyssa Lempka, Ed Curran and JoAnn Moore recently...
Time is running out to get your name on the list to receive a Christmas Basket of food for your family. Continuing a 24-year tradition, people may sign up for the baskets by calling the H.O.P.E. Agency or Public Health through December 7. Curbside pickup, or delivery if necessary, will be on Saturday, December 19 from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. Normally, about 100 boxes are filled for Hot Springs County families, but this year the numbers are way down and there is concern folks are in need but not sure where to turn for help. You may call the H.O.P.E....
by Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Members of the Joint Revenue Committee have advanced a proposal to increase the state’s current 24 cent fuel tax by 9 cents, making it one of just a handful of revenue-raising proposals to escape the committee this interim session. Backed by state agencies as well as several industry groups, the nine cent tax increase is projected to raise approximately $60 million in funds for local governments as well as the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which is currently gra...
At the November 17 Town Council meeting, Mayor Chimenti said he recently had a meeting with Dr. Miller about COVID-19 and the increase in the county and Thermopolis. Chimenti asked the council for approval to lock the doors to Town Hall and have the public make appointments when necessary to see someone. Payments to the town would be dropped off in a box outside the front doors. If someone makes an appointment, they would have their temperature taken. Chimenti added that Dr. Miller said he and other county health officers asked for a mandatory...
Legislative committees for the upcoming 66th Legislature were finalized last week and those members will be confirmed and newly elected legislators sworn in in January. In the House of Representatives, Rep. Eric Barlow (Gillette) was elected Speaker of the House; Rep. Albert Sommers (Pinedale) was elected Majority Floor Leader; Rep. Mike Greear (Worland) was elected Speaker Pro Tempore; and Rep. Jared Olsen (Cheyenne) was elected Majority Whip. Rep. Cathy Connolly (Laramie) was elected Minority Floor Leader; Rep. Andi Clifford (Riverton) was el...
Hot Springs County Public Health Officer, Dr. Vernon Miller, spoke with the Hot Springs County Commissioners last week, advising them the COVID-19 pandemic numbers in the county are not getting better, in fact, they are getting worse. Cases in Hot Springs County have jumped largely in the span of two weeks with nearly 150 tests still awaiting confirmation by the state laboratory. The lab is very backed up due to the number of tests being done all over the state, making the wait anywhere from...
On Thursday, November 19, Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar received a call directly from County Health Officer Dr. Vernon Miller. Miller informed the Sheriff that he received a threatening message by voicemail and played the message for him. The recording was an adult male who allegedly intended to cause harm to Dr. Miller because of his health orders to the county mandating citizens wear masks. Deputy Casey Freund went to Dr. Miller and recovered the voicemail audio. The county was able to call the...
Cheyenne – In response to rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing strains on medical facilities, Governor Mark Gordon announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability of the state’s economy.The new health orders issued by the State Health Officer will take effect on November 24. There are no business closures included in the new orders. They reduce the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings. These are part of a series of measures the state...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission is available for telephone appointments only throughout December. Lori Crump is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Crump can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. Due to health concerns regarding COVID-19, all appointments for Fremont, Hot Springs and Teton Counties will be conducted via t...
At the November Travel and Tourism Board meeting, Treasurer Matt Hughes released his financial report. For the month ending in October, they collected $30,267.83 from the lodging tax, and they received $8493.65 from CARES Act funds in that time. Hot Springs County has been performing over other destinations and is one of the top-performing counties in Wyoming. Hot Springs County had only 12% down from last year compared to the Wyoming average of 31%. They outperformed Fremont, Teton and Park...
At the most recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, Director Meri Ann Rush reported on the profit and loss for the Banquet that was held on October 3. They had 150 tickets sold and there were 129 meals served. Rush said many people would buy tickets to give to someone else. The banquet did make a profit and Rush said that “it was surprising.” Moonlight Madness was a success with the chamber filling 163 bags. Rush reported that there was great attendance and that she was “shocked there were that many...
by Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle The Wyoming School Boards Association voted last week to support raising the state’s 4% sales tax by 1% – which would go directly toward education expenses – to help fill in the enormous education budget gap facing the state. “Nobody loves taxes. Nobody likes to say ‘Tax me more,’” said Brian Farmer, executive director of the WSBA. “But I think what was really important in the discussion among our membership was that they believe that cuts alone are not going to resolve the issue and that revenue has to...
An event folks in Thermopolis look forward to each year, the Annual Christmas Tree Festival, has unfortunately been cancelled for this year due to COVID-19. The Community Fund Board released the following letter in explanation of the cancellation. “The Thermopolis Community Fund would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Annual Christmas Tree Festival over the years. Whether you were decorating, buying, or volunteering, it has helped the event become one of the most celebrated traditions here in Thermopolis and has given thousands...
Monday morning, a number of people were lined up outside of Red Rock Family Practice waiting their turn to be tested for COVID-19. Some were being tested as a precautionary measure required by their place of work....
On Monday, Hot Springs County School District #1 (HSCSD #1) Superintendent Dustin Hunt advised parents and others the district is moving to digital learning immediately. HSCSD #1 moved to a Tier 3 digital platform beginning Tuesday, November 17 until at least December 1. Hunt said there will be no in person classes for the time being. Depending on the pandemic outlook, and the health of school staff, they will hopefully resume in person classes on Wednesday, December 2. Students took home their devices Monday afternoon, and parents were asked... Full story
Public Health Order 2020-3 requiring all adults within Hot Springs County, Wyoming, to wear face coverings in certain places open to the public, with exceptions, took effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18. COVID-19 cases statewide and in Hot Springs County are reportedly on the rise. Hot Springs is one of eight counties in Wyoming that recently made requests to the Wyoming Department of Health to enact local mask orders. Hot Springs County Health Officer Dr. Vernon Miller made the request which was approved by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.... Full story
Jill Tonn, retired Senior Regional Director for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), has received the Excellence in Wildlife Conservation Award by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The award was presented during a virtual Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17. She was nominated by members of the RMEF Wyoming Project Advisory Committee (PAC). During her 25 years of working and volunteering for RMEF, Tonn has promoted elk, wildlife habitat, migration research and public...
Wyoming regulators voted 4-1 on Nov. 10 to permit Aethon Energy to pump millions of gallons of pollutants into an underground aquifer near Shoshoni that critics say is too valuable to pollute. The Dallas investment firm argued through attorney Tom Throne that it would be uneconomic and impractical to use the 15,000-foot-deep Madison aquifer for nearby towns’ or cities’ domestic supplies. That’s one reason to grant the company an exemption to federal Clean Water Act rules and regulations, he said. “We clearly fall into that category,” Throne sa...
The Cookie Jar Auction Benefits planned for two individuals have been effected by COVID-19 concerns. The benefit for Wade Milek to get a trained service dog to help with his epilepsy seizures has been moved to an online auction at Wade Milek Online Auction Benefit via Facebook. There is also an account set up in Whitney Milek’s name at Pinnacle Bank in Thermopolis for donations. The benefit planned for Joey Johnson has been postponed. However, donations will be accepted at Pinnacle Bank in Joey Johnson’s name....
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter has received a $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services. The funds will be used for students conducting an Agriscience Fair experiment. In order to receive funds, students filled out a grant request and submitted it to chapter advisor, Becky Martinez. Funds will be given to students this coming week to purchase items needed for their research. The idea behind applying for the grant was to give students the opportunity to dream big when it came to their research projects. In the past members have been limited by funds...
Many people in Thermopolis look forward to the free Thanksgiving dinner provided at the Episcopal Church by People for People. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 restrictions this year the meal will not be happening in person. However, meals can be delivered to your home on Thanksgiving Day, provided you call ahead to let them know you will need one. Judy Carswell with People for People said they are having meals prepared by the Senior Citizen’s Center this year that will be available for those in need. If you would like to receive a meal please c...
The November 3 Town Council meeting was brief. There was no one present for citizen participation, and Mayor Mike Chimenti checked in with all reporting subjects and no one had anything to discuss or update. However, in the end, there was some discussion sparked by the director of public works Ernie Slagle. Slagle mentioned that the police department bought some radar signs that display how fast drivers are going. Apparently, the signs’ installation will be delayed because they need to get a...
A report from the Hot Springs County Pandemic Task Force took up the first portion of the county commissioner’s meeting on November 3. County Health Officer Dr. Vernon Miller, was joined by County Nurse Manager of Public Health Tricia McPhie, Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon and Mary Gordon, Public Health Response Coordinator, updating the commissioners on where things currently stand in the county in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. At a previous meeting, the commissioners had d...
