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It is still several months away, but Thermopolis Main Street is already well on their way for planning the 2021 Thermopolis Brewfest for June 5. The onslaught of COVID-19 prevented them from having the 2020 Brewfest so a number of items for the upcoming year have already been taken care of. Applications for help with advertising have already been sent to the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism board and work is underway to have the event added to the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s website, the Wyoming Brew Trail and the Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild. The...
The new owner of Mac’s Bar, David Potter, has announced new hours and updated features. Potter said, “Our hours are better than before. We are open every day from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. We are also now a non-smoking bar.” Potter added that, “We are bringing back the karaoke, pool and pool tournaments on Saturdays. We’ve updated the bar, cleaned it up, made it look better. We replaced all the ceiling panels. They are no longer yellow, they are all nice and white. We painted the bar so it all matches, new bar stools. We’ve rearranged things so i...
The last Community Blood drive for 2002 will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, November 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. This year has been a very different one for the members of the HSC Hospital Auxiliary and they would like to thank our community for its continual supper in this life-saving donation. “Our community quota each time has been 45 units of blood and due to our generous donors, we have come very close to our goal. There is always a need for blood, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our c...
Joe Doak, a member of the Worland Football Officials Association, has been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the first-round class 4A football playoff game between Rock Springs and Sheridan. The game will be Friday, Oct. 30, in Sheridan at 5 p.m....
At the most recent Travel and Tourism board meeting, Jackie Dorothy said in her director’s report that the bulk of her time this past month has been concentrated on spending the CARES Act money appropriately and completing the creative projects for each campaign. Dorothy said, “Our ‘Be Happy, Be Safe, Be You’ campaign is up and running with radio and social media.” Recently they received the first version of their television commercial that they shot. They plan to launch their first e-newslet...
Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn, right, and Chief Deputy Clerk Karen Slocum, left, run the final test of the voting equipment before next Tuesday’s General Election while HSC Democratic Chairman, Levi Shinkle, looks on....
Wyoming’s General Election will soon be upon us, Tuesday, November 3. Polling places in Hot Springs County will open at 7 a.m. and remain open for in-person voting until 7 p.m. If you are uncomfortable voting at your designated polling place, you may vote in person in the county clerk’s office at any time until 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Those residing within Precinct 1-1 and 1-2 will vote at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Voters in Precinct 2-4 vote at the Hot Springs County Museum, and Precinct 3-3 voters will be at the Armory. Rem...
In the general election, three Hot Springs County residents are vying to serve as County Commissioner. Incumbent Phil Scheel (R) says he is passionate about Hot Springs County, passionate about Wyoming and he definitely sees us facing some economic, medical and other tragedies. Scheel said, “It is our job to implement the rules. We are an extension of the state and we have the best opportunity to take the ideas to the state legislature.” When asked what his goals are for HSC over the next four years, Scheel stated, “They are extremely broad...
On November 3, voters will have three candidates to choose from for two open positions on the Thermopolis Town Council. They are Bill Malloy and Dusty Lewis, who are both running for re-election, and Bradyn Harvey. In a recent interview, Malloy said, “Because of the times we’re going through with budget cuts and everything and the big project with landfill, we need experience and continuity on the council. I’ve got more experience than anybody on the council, actually, including the mayor and all members, with 16 years, eight years as mayor...
On the November 3 ballot, there is the Constitutional Amendment ‘A’ being presented to the public to vote upon. Many citizens are unaware of this ballot issue, according to Wyoming district 28 house representative John Winter who spoke recently at the Town Council meeting. Advocating for a Yes Vote on the amendment is the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM). WAM President Scott Dillinger said that this is “a critical ballot measure that will help ensure safe and reliable infrastructure in communities across the state.” Dilling...
With Wyatt Agar choosing not to run for reelection, voters will be electing a new Senator for District 20, representing areas of Hot Springs, Big Horn, Fremont, Park and Washakie Counties. Ed Cooper (R) was born in Thermopolis and now hails from Ten Sleep. He has lived a life of agriculture and spent 48 years in the oil and gas industry, including having his own businesses. Cooper believes he brings his Wyoming roots to the campaign as well as values and experience. A supporter of the second amendment, Cooper also believes in the right to life...
Incumbent John Winter (R) is being challenged by Levi Shinkle (D) for the Wyoming House District 28 seat. John Winter says he has enjoyed his time representing this district and would really like to continue his job. “I have learned a lot and hope to do a better job,” he said. Winter is a Trump supporter and a member of the NRA as well as the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association and Hot Springs County Farm Bureau. He does not believe in any new taxes for Wyoming’s people. Winter wants to advocate for multiple use of public land and priva...
One item on the next week’s ballot has not had a lot of attention and may be a bit confusing – Pari-mutuel Wagering. The option to have pari-mutuel wagering in Hot Springs County does not mean the opening of a casino, but rather the option for a business, for instance the VFW, to host off track betting. Currently, seven counties in Wyoming offer pari-mutuel wagering with taxes collected from the wagering being divided equally between the city and county. From 2013 through 2019 over $22.1 million was distributed to those counties. Not only is...
Four are running for the four 4-year terms on the Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees. They are Will Farrell, Joe Martinez, Nichole Weyer and Clay VanAntwerp. Sherman Skelton is running for 2-year term. Will Farrell said his interest in being on the school board stems from his passion for helping kids. He has volunteered in many youth activities and sees the kids struggles and successes. He has been witness to some of the controversies and wants to help with improving...
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Cynthia Lummis (R) and Merav Ben David (D) are both seeking Wyoming’s United States Senator seat. Cynthia Lummis believes its time to get our economy back on track. She would like to see expanding energy production and truly understands the tremendous challenges our farmers and ranchers have been facing. Getting policy in place so they may sell their products directly to the consumer is something she plans on working toward as well as working tirelessly, fighting for Wyoming’s people. She believes in putting Wyoming and America first. Mer...
Four are on the general ballot for Wyoming’s U.S. Representative seat. Incumbent Liz Cheney (R) backs ending federal overreach and restoring local control to Wyoming. In addition she believes our veterans deserve both care and benefits. She wants to see tax cuts and job creation while protecting Wyoming values. She stands up for farmers and ranchers and supports Wyoming’s seniors. Cheney also believes in securing our borders and fighting illegal immigration. Lynnette Grey Bull (D)says building and adding on to the Affordable Care Act is a pri...
For the Republican and Democrat parties, current United States President Donald J. Trump (R) along with Vice President Michael R. Pence are facing challengers Joseph R Biden (D) and vice president running mate Kamala D. Harris. They are also being challenged by Libertarian candidates Jo Jergensen and running mate Jeremy Cohen along with Independent candidates Brock Pierce and running mate Karla Ballard....
by Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — As a grizzly bear chased a wounded elk into the river in the Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park, a Cody wildlife photographer trained her video camera on the surprising series of events. The result of B.E. Judson’s effort gave the world a somewhat hard to watch, yet intimate and educational view of a day in the life of predator and prey. What may be a common event outside the view of visitors became a rare glimpse of the savage nature of wild places. The video has been vie...
At the request of the Legislative Interim Agriculture Committee, Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $90 million in federal CARES Act funding to help the state’s agriculture industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative John Winter, who sits on the committee, said the Wyoming Business Council will open up funding in early November with closing near the end of the month. “It is important that Ag producers get their accounting in order as soon as possible in order to qualify for the...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – In Wyoming and across the United States, municipalities and counties have been forced to cut their budgets due to the economic downturn brought by the coronavirus pandemic. In part to help those struggling governments, Congress approved a federal stimulus package in late March that gave Wyoming $1.25 billion to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a mid-May special session, the Wyoming Legislature authorized Gov. Mark Gordon to spend those funds. Along with some s...
Hot Springs County Public Health is now offering flu shots as we begin the 2020 flu season. You do have to call for an appointment, but you will have the option of having your vaccine administered from the safety of your vehicle this year. You may still go into the office if you prefer, but be aware a mask is required. The flu shots will be available daily from 3 to 4:40 p.m. Public health will bill most insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. If you are self-pay the vaccine will be $35. There are a limited number of doses for those who do...
Hot Springs County School District #1 Lights On Afterschool Program is gearing up for the nationwide celebration of afterschool on Thursday, Oct. 22. Afterschool programs across the country are joining the movement to celebrate afterschool through promoting that Lights On keeps our community’s students safe, encourages them to learn, and supports their families as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members, families, students, business owners, school officials/staff, and legislators are invited to join to shine a...
At the October 6 Town Council meeting, they approved the transfer of a liquor license as a housekeeping measure requested by the liquor division. Town Clerk/Treasurer Tracy Van Heule explained, “Carspa is one of the corporations associated with Big Spring Spa and Big Spring Spa is the corporation that orders the liquor so they wanted everything in Big Spring Spa’s name.” The change is for bookkeeping purposes. In citizen participation, Linda Klink, the Program Manager for Wyoming Main Stree...
The head of Hot Springs County Road and Bridge, Dave Schlager, told the Hot Springs County Commissioners that Shane Rankin will be stepping in to handle things for a few months as Schlager is taking time off through the end of December. Schlager also told the commissioners he had finished the GIS survey of roads, culverts, signs and other items throughout the county and found a lot of infrastructure out there, including a few culverts they didn’t know were out there. During the process he m...
