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Wyatt Agar has filed as a candidate for the office of State Senator from District 20. Since announcing his intent earlier this spring, he has visited every community in the district; listening to people’s concerns and discussing ideas and solutions for the future. “I look forward to a spirited campaign based on the issues facing our great state and those specific to District 20. A campaign based on defending the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions, fostering fiscal responsibility, fighting the red tape that has a stranglehold on small business and...
The Hot Springs County High School Class of 2016 received $363,048 in scholarships Tuesday night. Of that amount, $59,550 was from local scholarships. In addition to the scholarships, Kayla Gilbert was named Outstanding Girl and Darren Leonhardt Outstanding Boy. The students receiving scholarships were as follows: Army: Cody Boss and Jessica Schierfolk. National Guard: Adam Hanson, Sean Miller, Alex Brawley and Fawn Rush. Navy: Cameron Igou. UW Wyoming Scholars: Kayla Anderson, Eric Herold,...
Thermopolis Middle School sixth grade students achieved 100 percent improvement on their Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test in mathematics. Thermopolis Middle School principal Breez Daniels said sixth grade mathematics teacher Catelyn Deromedi had an idea to get donations for every point of improvement by students on the MAP test from parents of the students. Over $2,000 was raised for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library reading program at the Children's Resource Center through the eff...
Tuesday at the meeting of Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, Director Amanda Moeller said the finances are looking good. She is working with the Office of Tourism to determine if cooperatives will be billed for this fiscal year or the next one, to determine if adjustments need to be made. Regarding lodging tax receipts, Moeller pointed out the receipts are currently 11 percent higher from the previous fiscal year, when settlement monies from online booking agencies are not factored in, and four...
First-grade teacher at Ralph Witters Elementary Sonja Holm has been teaching for 42 years, 30 of which were spent teaching in Hot Springs County. Holm will be retiring from the Hot Springs County School District at the end of the 2015-16 school year. "It's a way of life," Holm said. "I can't remember not teaching. I've been teaching since I was 21 years old and it's been a great career. I've enjoyed every minute of it." Holm was born and raised in South Dakota where she began her teaching career...
The first barrel of bourbon whiskey was filled at Wyoming Whiskey in July 2009, and it was announced the business would start selling its small-batch bourbon Dec. 1, 2012. Over three years later, the bourbon is still a popular product and the distillery recently filled its 8,000th barrel; as with the rest of the whiskey, it will be ready to bottle in five years. Additionally, the whiskey has earned high review in the March issue of F. Paul Pacult's "Spirit Journal." He rated the Small Batch Bour...
Wednesday, May 4 in Washakie County Fifth Judicial District Court, Anthony Haire of Worland was sentenced to 8-10 years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. The sentence is for a charge of manslaughter, stemming from an April 13, 2015 incident during which Haire shot and killed his stepfather-in-law, Jamye Don SoRelle. Both Haire and SoRelle are formerly of Hot Springs County. Prosecuting attorney John P. Worrall said that, during sentencing, SoRelle’s daughter Kelly Sharpensteen spoke of...
State Representative Nathan Winters is slated to speak on “Federally Managed Lands Transfer to State Control” at 7 p.m. May 19 at the Big Horn Federal Meeting Room. The presentation and discussion will be put on by the Thermopolis Gun Club. Winters will speak on current conditions as well as state ownership issues. “I’m going to facilitate a conversation,” Winters said. “I want people to come out and talk about these issues. It would be helpful to have a lot of different perspective... Full story
At recent Town Council meetings, motions were approved — with Councilman Dusty Lewis voting “no” — to file declaratory judgment against the County, for clarification of the County’s duty under Title 25 to pay for detention, treatment and transportation of persons in need of mental hospitalization. According to the complaint filed, the Town of Termopolis is acting on behalf of the Thermopolis Police Department against the Board of County Commissioners of Hot Springs County. The complaint...
The Thermopolis Police Department responded to a crash at 7:27 p.m. May 4. According to information, a vehicle was southbound on Second when the driver suffered a seizure. The vehicle hit two parked cars, crossed Fremont, side swiped a house and continued until hitting the north side of a home in the 300 block of South Second....
Nathan Winters is announcing his campaign for reelection as State Representative of House District 28. "I am honored to have served the people of House District 28 for the past four years and I am thankful for all the encouragement and support during my time as State Representative." "I have worked to preserve a sound budget and stand for the principles I outlined to the voters on the campaign trail four years ago. Those principles are: upholding the Constitutions of the United States and the...
During the Wind River Canyon WYDOT rock scaling project to remove 6-7 large rocks from the hillside above U.S. 20/Wyoming 789, crews from GeoStabilization International work to remove a large rock. The rock ultimately came loose with the help of air bags. The rock jumped the barrier and landed on the highway....
Ronald J. Dempsey arrived in Thermopolis about two weeks ago with an agenda - to help others. Some might have already seen Dempsey working around town doing various jobs; he provides the work at no cost to individuals, so long as they provide the materials. Dempsey said he sees a lot of people that might need jobs done, and he is here to provide the labor. Guided by his faith, he believes that in doing work for people with a full and open heart, the Lord will meet his needs. Scripture speaks to...
The Hot Springs County School Board held a special meeting Monday to approve staffing recommendations and to discuss a student matter. The board approved the resignation of Jack Beckwith as bus driver effective May 19, Jack Wilson as bus driver effective May 27 and Wanda Wilson as bus driver effective May 27. The board also approved several new hires, including Nancy Scovil as bus driver effective Aug. 17, Kathernia Tanner as crossing guard effective April 25, Tyler Cornwell as summer grounds...
Hot Springs County School District's School Nurse Janet Chimenti will be retiring after the 2015-16 school year. Chimenti has worked as the school nurse for the Hot Springs County School District for 24 years. "My mother was the school nurse ahead of me for 28 years," she said. "I grew up here in the school system. Then there were three nurses inbetween my mom and I." Chimenti said she graduated from Hot Springs County High School. She then attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming....
County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon wants to make sure Thermopolis is prepared in the event the dam at Boysen Reservoir breaks, and over the next year will provide opportunities for residents to get informed about such an event. Gordon stressed that he has the utmost faith in the integrity of the dam, and in the Bureau of Reclamation, and he doesn't want to scare people but wants to make sure the community can get out of the way should something happen. The five-part process...
The Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at Whitt Field. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with completion starting at 6:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 7-14 will compete in four age divisions. All participants are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate. Participants will have a chance to show off their pitching, hitting and running abilities in this national skill competition. The all-around champion and first place winners in each age group will advance to the state competition in Riverton May 17....
During April's meeting of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, CEO Robin Roling noted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have started to provide reimbursement for physicians who provide care for patients with one or more chronic conditions. Examples of chronic conditions include: Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid), asthma, atrial fibrillation, autism spectrum disorders, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Last week, several of the Hot Springs County High School music students traveled for competition in Denver. The concert band earned a superior rating, concert choir earned an excellent rating, and the jazz band earned an excellent rating. Hot Springs County High School also earned the Espirit De Cor award for outstanding sportsmanship. This is the second time in 3 years the school has won this trophy. Courtney Yarrington also won a medal for outstanding jazz soloist. On Friday, April 29, the...
The future of Hot Springs State Park's Star Plunge may be in jeopardy, according to Star Plunge owner Roland Luehne. "With the new master plan that came out, they have every intention in the world to eliminate this facility," Luehne said. Luehne said the Star Plunge has been in the park for over 100 years, opening in 1900. His family has owned the establishment going on 42 years. Unlike the Teepee Pool and the Plaza Hotel, Star Plunge does not have a long-term lease plan, Luehne said. "We've...
Hot Springs State Park superintendent Kevin Skates presented the Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners with the Hot Springs State Park Master Plan on Tuesday. Commissioners commented on the importance of the plan, stating that it is in the best interest of the community. Commissioner Brad Basse said individuals that are upset over the master plan did not participate in any of the steering committee meetings. Chairman John Lumley praised superintendent Kevin Skates on his excellent work with...
Main Street Thermopolis met on April 28 to discuss Oktobrewfest, the PRCA Rodeo Dance and the new ornament. President Stefanie Gilbert said all of the music for Oktobrewfest has been lined up. "There is going to be a wide variety of music - from country to blues to rock," she said. "Everything's coming together." Vendor's letters were slated to be sent out on Monday. The planning for the PRCA Rodeo Dance is also underway. A request has been sent to the City Counsel to block off portions of...
In March, the Bureau of Reclamation issued a statement that showed the forecasted runoff from April through July as only 64 percent of the 30-year average - 350,000 acre-feet of the average 548,300. But what a difference a few weeks can make. Though the abundance of gray skies, along with cold rains and snows, can make life a bit miserable and have people longing for consistently sunny skies, it certainly has a measurable impact. In addition to seeing some more green around town and in the...
Recently, Hot Springs County partnered with WyT2/LTAP, the local tech transfer through the engineering department at University of Wyoming. Road and Bridge Supervisor Dave Schlager explained a study was done to establish some engineered speed limits on area roads. Through the study, Schlager said, it was determined East Sunnyside will remain with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph). West Sunnyside's speed limit actually increased, he noted, going from 40 mph to 45. Along East River...
A third baby buffalo was born on April 28 in the Hot Springs State Park buffalo herd. She was named Mia after Mia Thermopolis from "The Princess Diaries." Mia must be bottle-fed because her mother was a first time mother who left her out in the pasture. This is not something that happens all of the time, but it does happen on occasion according to Jody Lange, the Hot Springs State Park Trades Technician. Visitors of the park will be able to see Mia in the pasture in mid-July....
