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The 65th Legislature for the State of Wyoming will convene next month and our legislators for Hot Springs County, Wyatt Agar and John Winter, have received their committee assignments for the 2019-2020 session. Agar is now our Senior Legislator and he has been assigned to the Appropriations Committee, a good spot for him since that is the committee making financial decisions, including the fate of the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Winter is our Junior Legislator and he has been assigned to a number of committees for his first year. Those committees...
Baking is an art form. The Smoking Waters Art Guild is having a cookie contest, as part of the Second Friday ArtStroll, open to anyone who likes to make cookies. Here’s how to enter: Bakers will bake 3-4 dozen bite-sized cookies. Call Guild member Marcia Nelson at 921-8496 to arrange cookie drop-off or pick-up by Wednesday, December 12. Include a list of ingredients (for allergy reasons) to place with the cookies. The ArtStroll takes place on Friday, December 14 from 5-8 p.m. Strollers will sample cookies and cast their vote for their f... Full story
During their Tuesday, Nov. 20 meeting the Thermopolis Town Council, with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent, heard from Kevin Simpson about his concerns of the mess turkeys are making on a property he is caring for on Cedar Ridge. Game warden Benge Brown provided some history of turkeys in the area. In the winter of 2007 or early 2008 the Game and Fish Department put turkeys in the lower part of Owl Creek but those animals later moved into town. Regarding the property for which Simpson is caring for,...
The weekend brought plenty of snow to Thermopolis, as well as massive piles around town after the plows made their initial pass. Monday morning, Jim and Christine Joiner, along with Brenda Lajeunesse, were among those who got their workout clearing sidewalks with shovels. Though temperatures are warmer this week, drivers are advised to be careful, watch for slick patches and allow for extra time to get to their destinations....
During the Nov. 27 meeting of Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, the board discussed ways that more tourists might be drawn to spend to more time in Thermopolis. The discussion was spurred by a report from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, which showed Hot Springs County had a -0.7 percent change in lodging tax collections for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The tax collected dropped from $182,218 to $180,918, and Travel and Tourism Director Amanda Moeller pointed out Hot Springs was the only... Full story
Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon let the Hot Springs County Commissioners know there is a problem with hospital employees hearing the pages that come through dispatch. Apparently, the repeater between the hospital and dispatch is out of service and they aren’t really sure how long it has been that way. The hospital has been using cell phones to talk back and forth between the ambulance crew and the emergency room in order to be prepared if victims are being brought in. Until the r...
Shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning a verdict of guilty was delivered to Hot Springs District Court on a charge of third-degree sexual assault against Tony Cercy. According to the charge, Cercy molested a female subject while she slept on a couch in his home. Cercy was acquitted of two additional counts — first-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault — in Natrona County, though jurors there did not reach a unanimous decision for the third-degree charge, causing the cha...
If you haven’t driven past Gottsche Rehabilitation Center or Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, you’re in for a delightful surprise. The first phase of reconstruction at Gottsche is nearly finished and the entryway into Gottsche is much more patient friendly, from the covered entrance to the ramp which should be opened by Friday. The ramp gives better access not just to Gottsche, but to Dr. Miller’s offices and Paintbrush Dental as well. Cheryl Shero said the garden area will be re-do...
There is very little in this world more magical than a child at Christmas. For some, however, the hopes and dreams of having a child of their own are not to be. For others, a home filled with laughter and joy has space for one more, or maybe two. November is National Adoption Awareness Month so now is a perfect time to hear what joy the pitter patter of little feet can bring into your life, whether its your first child or you sixth. Statistics compiled by the Economist in 2017 show there were...
The open enrollment period for health care coverage is currently underway through healthcare.gov. The enrollment end date is Saturday, Dec. 15, and if you don’t have your coverage chosen by that time, you may not be able to get government sponsored healthcare for the coming year. Residents of Wyoming sometimes have a difficult time getting coverage at a reasonable rate for a number of reasons, however, through the Health Insurance Marketplace, various plans are available for little to no cost. Some may qualify for an insurance plan with tax c...
Following an executive session at their Nov. 27 meeting, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $19,595,049 for the hospital’s renovation and expansion project. Hospital CEO Margie Molitor said for that price Sletten Construction will be able to complete Phases 0.5-4 for the project, which includes all patient care and outpatient areas. The fifth phase, Molitor added, would turn the hospital’s lobby into a meeting room, and mov...
You went out to start your car this morning and it started, but only after a few tries. The engine is a little sluggish, but hey, that’s normal for winter. You head out for work and see that stop sign at the end of the street. Next thing you know, you’re sliding through the intersection with that terrified look on your face. You weren’t prepared for this, were you? Living in Wyoming, most of us know its never too early to get your vehicle ready for the long winter ahead, but sometimes its good to have a reminder before Old Man Winter gets...
Not only were the humans hunkered down at home last weekend with the huge snow storm, even the pets didn't want to venture outside unless absolutely necessary. With winter, pet owners need to think about keeping their dogs, cats and other furry family members safe and warm. Just because they sport their own fur coat does not mean they aren't susceptible to the cold. Just like people, pets' tolerance to the cold can vary from pet to pet, based on their coat, their body fat stores and even their...
The number of deer seen in town will start to decrease as the Thermopolis Police Department begins it’s regular culling of the animals. Sergeant Pat Cornwell said the Wyoming Game and Fish provides the department with 30 permits, in order to cull 30 deer within the town limits. He added they are only allowed to cull does, and will perform the service on two separate occasions. While culling, Cornwell said, the officers will not be in uniform and will likely be in their personal vehicles. They w...
A truck driver out of Colorado lost a portion of his load of hay as he was driving through Wind River Canyon. State crews assisted with clean-up along the highway....
Earlier this week the defense rested in the trial of Tony Cercy, which was moved to Thermopolis from Natrona County. Cercy is being tried in Hot Springs County for third-degree sexual assault, a charge that alleges he molested a female subject while she slept on a couch in his home. There was no official report as to whether the trial would be done by Thanksgiving, though it was speculated that it could be done by Wednesday, Nov. 21 Cercy’s case has been ongoing since July of 2017. He was acquitted of two additional counts — first-degree sex...
The National Weather Service has predicted slightly warmer temperatures through February this winter along with about an average amount of precipitation for our area, although they still consider the Rockies to be in drought condition. When the white stuff arrives, the first question is usually about snow removal. When will it start and what roads get cleared first? Thermopolis and the county have multiple entities that work on keeping our roads clear, starting with keeping Wind River Canyon ope...
Hot Springs County rancher, Arnold Pennoyer has had a well deserved year of recognition, his latest coming with the Archie Lauer Award, presented to him at the Wyoming Weed and Pest Conference in Casper. First, Pennoyer received his 35-year service pin, having been appointed to the Hot Springs County Weed and Pest board in 1983. At the Saturday night banquet, Pennoyer was then presented with the Archie Lauer Award. Initiated by the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council in honor of Archie Lauer, a Weed...
The Wyoming Division of Victim Services (DVS) congratulates H.O.P.E. Agency for successfully completing their recent on-site compliance visit. The program was found to be in substantial compliance with the State rules for the Operation of a Victim Service Program. A finding of substantial compliance is a requirement for continued funding from DVS. H.O.P.E. Agency is located in Thermopolis, WY and offers a variety of services to those affected by crime. During the on-site visit on August 22, 2018, DVS Program Manager Megan Hughes met with staff...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital staff members Shelby Bozner, Carole Jones, Wendy Shelp, Shayna Goff and Shelby Jarrard completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Program. The program was supported by the American Heart Association of Colorado and Wyoming. Hospital employees Michelle Smith, Travis Bomengen, Justine Ahumada, Trina Slover and Mattson Mathey recently completed a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program supported by the American Heart Association. Hospital employees Bree Christiansen, Bridget Truempler, Alyssa...
Shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, the jury in the case against Tony Cercy returned a verdict of guilty on the felony count of third-degree sexual assault. Cercy will be held without bond until his sentencing, which will be scheduled for a later date. He faces maximum penalties of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.... Full story
Thursday, Nov. 8, was an emotional day for Bobbi Overfield, as she was joined by colleagues, friends and family – many who were a surprise for her – during her official robing as District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District. Overfield officially began in the position in October, selected by the Judicial Nominating Committee (JNC) to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Robert Skar. The number of attendees spilled out into the hallway from the Hot Springs District Courtroom, with the...
Those with business on the third floor of the Hot Springs County Courthouse should expect a few detours. The main staircase is currently roped off, making the only direct access to the floor through the elevator or fire escape. There are also plenty of signs stating cell phones and weapons are not allowed on the floor — these items will be confiscated — and a security checkpoint with a metal detector. Additionally, there’s been a couple walls added around the jury room, and anyone plann...
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment Foundation is accepting community funding requests for 2019. Those with educational projects or needs are requested to submit their applications before Dec. 30. The endowment has helped fund projects such as the Imagination Library through the Children’s Resource Center, the Yellowstone trip for elementary students, the living wax museum at Thermopolis Middle School and the TMS Water for South Sudan project, among several others. Following the December deadline requests, a committee will meet in Januar...
The Department of Family Services is taking applications for the annual Elf Tree. Annette Arey with DFS explained if someone feels they will not be able to provide Christmas presents for their children — ages 0-17 — they can stop by the DFS office at 403 Big Horn and pick up an application with pertinent information related to the child and gifts, such as what they would like to receive and clothing size. The information is put on a tag, and the tags decorate the tree. This year, the tree will be put up at Thermopolis Hardware, beginning Nov...
