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Earlier this year, increased runoff resulted in higher flows from Boysen Reservoir, reaching 9,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Though the runoff and flows have since gone down, the river can still be hazardous for those attempting to float it, evidenced by several needing rescue the past couple weekends. Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon said he would not recommend anyone float the river until it reaches around 3,000 cfs, and when floating it’s important for all p... Full story
The Hot Springs County Fair for 2017 is just around the corner, filled with so many events everyone is sure to find something to do. Entries for 4-H and FFA beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, cats, dogs and rabbits as well as entries for open class livestock and 4-H and FFA building exhibits must be turned into the extension office by Friday, July 21. If you don’t have your entry blank yet, they are still available at the extension office. Open class building exhibits will enter at the fair b... Full story
Those who are planning to take pictures of the Aug. 21 eclipse are invited to attend a workshop hosted by local photographer Jeb Schenck, 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 at Hot Springs County Museum. Information at the workshop will include overview of taking pictures of the different phases of the eclipse, as well as safety measures and equipment to have. There is small $3 fee for materials. Schenck recently received a first place award at the Cody Country Art League’s 52nd Art Show for his image of Waiting Dancer from the Gift of the Waters P...
By now, just about everyone knows we will be one of the sites that will have the opportunity to view the total solar eclipse. Plans have been in the works since last fall to cover everything from emergencies to camping areas, hotels and especially places for visitors to view the once in a lifetime event. In order to keep the community up to date on plans, including just how many people we can expect to flood our little town, there will be an open, public meeting held on Monday, July 24 at the...
The Federated Community Church announces the completion of its “community hall.” There will be an open house on Saturday, July 22 at 6 p.m. to invite the entire community to come and tour the new hall. Pastor Chuck Cooper expressed his appreciation to everyone who helped make this new addition to our community possible. The hall will be available to outside groups when church events are not being held. Call Pastor Ross Kershaw, 921-9399, to schedule an event. The community hall is an all...
Thursday evening, the Hot Springs-Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce visited about encouraging more businesses to participate in the Gift of the Waters Pageant parade. Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann Rush noted having a float in the parade also provides businesses with additional advertising. Applications for the parade may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office, and must be submitted no later than Friday, Aug. 4. Also during the meeting, the board selected Toby Homi, Robin Griffin and...
The Wyoming Arts Council has gathered a group of master artists and their apprentices to demonstrate their craft or perform at the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, taking place in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis on August 5 and 6. Demonstrators will be in the large Folk Masters tent on the grounds and the performers will be on the pavilion and Story Circle stages. Festivalgoers can visit with them, listen to their stories, and see them at work. Formore than a decade,the Wyoming Arts Council has provided grants to accomplished folk and...
Last Wednesday, the Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. (TCT) filed a response to a motion to disqualify counsel and a motion to dismiss filed by Joe and Barbara Campbell. The motion filed by the Campbells is the latest request for action in a case that began in December of 2015, after the couple filed a suit against the company claiming board members, as well as the purchaser of TCT, robbed owners of the TCT co-operative of the value of their ownership after the co-op was sold. In May of...
A couple of issues regarding the upcoming solar eclipse in August were discussed with the commissioners at last week’s meeting. Chuck Carver, maintenance director, is concerned about people using the courthouse parking lot to park their campers over the weekend and not moving them out by Monday morning. Normally, it might not be an issue, however, there is a jury trial scheduled for that morning and Carver is concerned those reporting for jury duty will not have anywhere to park if the lot is f...
As of July 1, services provided through the Hot Springs County office of the Prevention Management Organization (PMO) of Wyoming are now handled through the Washakie County office, which covers both counties. The consolidation of services comes as a result of a $2.1 million reduction to the Wyoming Department of Health’s 2017-18 budget for substance abuse and suicide prevention. The Department of Health complied with this reduction, mandated by the Wyoming Legislature, by reducing the c...
Two incidents which happened in the early morning hours of July 1 resulted in the arrests of three subjects on drug-related charges. Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Regina Schulmeister said she performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near mile marker 135 on Highway 20 North, just after midnight. There were three adults as well as three juveniles in the vehicle, she said, noting a female adult was attempting to hide in the backseat. That subject repeatedly gave her a false name as well. Sculmeister...
If history is your thing, then a new book released by the Hot Springs County Pioneer Association will be right up your alley. “1916 Swinging Bridge” is a thorough history of the swinging bridge in Hot Springs State Park, complete with early photos and drawings that bring the reader right up to the 100th anniversary display last summer. The book is only available at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center, but is offered in both a hard back edition or spiral bound. All proceeds from the purchase of “1916 Swinging Bridge” will benefit...
St. Paul Lutheran Church recently placed a new cross in honor of the 500th reformation. Pastor Samuel Needham said the cross was made possible by a generous, private donation. The crucifixion was created in Italy and shipped to Thermopolis....
Believe it or not, the first day of school for Hot Springs County School District #1 is just 42 days away, and crews have been working fast and furious to get the buildings all prepared for that first day. Maintenance Director Jere Apland said there have been a lot of things going on this summer, all major maintenance items that are paid for through the state. "None of the things we're doing are coming out of our budget," Apland said. "These are all major maintenance items that are funded... Full story
What started out as a nice family float of the river turned into a rescue operation for one family in Thermopolis on Sunday. Roland Luehne, along with some friends and family, arrived at the boat dock at the Wedding of the Waters on Sunday afternoon about 4 p.m., just as a group from Lander was about to hit the river. The Lander group, numbering 10 women and young girls along with a single male, were setting out to float the river in tubes, which were all tied together. Luehne and his group...
Four music students from Hot Springs County High School took the trip of a lifetime as they traveled to Europe with the Wyoming Ambassadors of Music. Chosen to attend by their music instructor, Lane Randall, Breeze Petty, Shay Skar and Danielle Randolph took to the skies from Denver for a ten-day, whirlwind tour of performances. Randall and Petty sat down to talk about the trip and the first thing they noted was it felt very much like "one long day with lots of naps." The two said they got very...
As the summer has gotten significantly warmer and the amount of dry grass in the area increases, so does the chance for fires. When the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responds on a scene, they often need access to a hydrant, but that can be impeded due to tall grass, signs or vehicles. Fire Chief Mark Collins explained if grass and weeds get tall enough, it can be difficult to see the hydrant. It’s also important to remember that hydrants are not posts on which to put up signs, as t...
In a recent development in an ongoing case between Joe and Barbara Campbell and the Tri County Telephone Association (TCT), a motion was filed on June 20 by the Campbells, for a disqualification of counsel, and for dismissal of a federal lawsuit against the Campbells. The case between the two parties began over 18 months ago, with a lawsuit filed against TCT by the Campbells, representing themselves and similar persons. The suit was filed based on their belief that more than 800 members of the...
During their June 27 meeting, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees chose to interview construction firms Groathouse, Sletten and Layton, with regard to the forthcoming renovation and expansion to the hospital. Another two firms - Sampson and Erdman - were not selected for interview. The three construction firms were chosen after review of all five in areas such as cost and fee proposals, work on comparable projects, availability, pre-construction design and planning....
Of the cases that come through the courtrooms, many involve juveniles. These cases can spend months, even years, in the court system before any resolution is found. Attorneys Jerry Williams and Marcia Bean recently spoke to the process of handling juvenile cases. “There’s all different kinds of juvenile cases,” Williams said. “There’s cases where people are abusing juveniles, where juveniles are acting up a little bit or where juveniles are acting up a lot. We call them abuse and neglect,...
Police, emergency personnel and Hot Springs County Search and Rescue were all part of an effort to get Bighorn river floaters back to shore after they landed on one of the islands. Members of the 11 person group said they began floating at Wedding of the Waters. As all of their floats were tied together, when one hit a tree and went over, the others followed. Fortunately, a second group floating behind them was able to get help....
In preparation for the total solar eclipse coming Aug. 21, the United States Postal Service has released a special edition stamp to commemorate the event, “Total Eclipse of the Sun.” Available at the Thermopolis post office, the stamps are the first to use thermochromic ink, which reacts to the heat of your touch. The stamp features a vision of a total eclipse of the sun and when you place your finger on the black disk, it turns clear, revealing an image of the moon. Once it cools, the image reverts back to the total eclipse. If you pur... Full story
Hunter education classes are about to begin in Hot Springs County, courtesy of Wyoming Game and Fish and Hot Springs County 4-H. The classes will be held in the CRC room, down the hall from the band room in the Administration-Auditorium building on the high school campus. Classes run from 6 – 8:30 p.m., July 10 -14. Jim Lash will be the instructor, however, those wishing to attend must register online at wgfd.wyo.gov/HunterEdRegistration/frmCourseList.aspx....
