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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....
Those attending the 77th annual Thermopolis FFA Banquet Monday evening enjoyed a milk can dinner at the Hot Springs County High School agricultural building, prepared and served by the Thermopolis FFA Alumni. The dinner was followed by an awards celebration in the school auditorium. Along with recognizing members on their accomplishments, those attending the ceremony enjoyed a slideshow of the chapter's year long activities and community service. Community, chapter and student development are al...
The Hot Springs State Park Master Plan public input open house meeting held on Monday evening divided the community on many key issues. The initial release of the draft document on April 18 included a chart with existing facilities and proposed facilities. Originally the chart included the two existing outdoor pools and the existing two indoor pools in the park with a proposal for only one indoor pool and one outdoor pool in the draft master plan. This would mean that one of the already... Full story
Fraud reports are regular occurrences in today's world. The ease of which those with malicious intent can access and exploit personal information means anyone can be a victim, whether it be students going online for research, grandparents looking at family pictures in their email or social media — even a county official. At around 9:30 a.m. Monday, a call came into dispatch from Hot Springs County Treasurer Julie Mortimore. Lieutenant Dan Pebbles with the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office sai...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council reviewed the budget for 2016-17. No motion was made to approve the budget at this time, as it was noted information regarding depreciation was currently not part of the document. The Council is expected to approve a first reading of the budget at their May 17 meeting. According to the information presented last night, there is: •$101,250 for Legislative/Executive •$181,600 for Clerk/Treasurer •$10,800 for Judge •$58,200 for Law •$85,900 for Town...
An emergency rock scaling project will focus on removal of 6-7 large rocks from a hillside above U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 and is scheduled to begin as soon as Thursday, May 5 in Wind River Canyon. The $41,000 rock scaling project, located about 10 miles south of Thermopolis at milepost 121.9, is dependent upon favorable weather, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation area maintenance supervisor Clint Huckfeldt of Thermopolis. The highway curve where the rocks are located inside Wind River...
A sentencing hearing for Cody Shinost which was scheduled for Monday, May 2 in Hot Springs County Fifth Judicial District Court was continued. A new sentencing date has been scheduled for Monday, June 6. Shinost was found guilty by a jury in Washakie County District Court in Worland on Feb. 4 on three counts including, count one, aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of Madisen “Maddie” Price; count two, control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol resulting in serious bod...
The Hot Springs State Park Master Plan was released to the public on April 18. An open house seeking public input on the draft master plan will be Monday, May 2 from 5-7 p.m. at the fire hall in Thermopolis. Director of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Milward Simpson said this is a really exciting master plan that needs public input. "It is crucially important that the community feels like they have some input on the park," he said. "In a sense, they are part owners...
The Hot Springs County School District's Lights On After-school program has received budget cuts from their federal grant through the 21st Century Community Learning Center. The grant is a five-year grant that must be reapplied for every year. In years four and five of the current grant, there will be significant budget cuts. Year four will receive a 10 percent cut - approximately $14,000 - that will take effect in May 2016. Year five will receive a 15 percent cut - approximately $22,000 - that...
This year, Mayor Mike Mortimore has proclaimed May 9-12 a Town Spring Clean-Up. Mayor's Assistance Fred Crosby explained every year the town chooses a week residents can set certain items by the dumpsters for pick up. He noted a brush truck - a rear-loaded refuse truck - will be utilized for collection. Friday is not included in the week of the clean-up, and Crosby noted it's a day when they are typically short-staffed. The event, he said, is an annual thing to try and make the town look...
Home to hundreds of petroglyphs, Legend Rock northwest of Thermopolis is considered a sacred site by many. It was recently named number 7 on a USA Today poll of the best archaeological sites across the country. Hot Springs State Park Assistant Superintendent John Fish said a seventh place finish is fantastic, and he's pleased to see Legend Rock made the final cut. It's very large in terms of petroglyphs, and is one of the best-preserved glyph sites, he added. Volunteers are always needed, as...
