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  • Luce fundraiser set for Saturday

    Mar 3, 2016

    An Irish Evening with Spencer is set for Saturday, March 5 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping with expenses incurred after Spencer Luce was injured after being hit by a car on Dec. 9 while walking at the intersection of North Sixth and Big Horn. His leg was badly broken and he is wheel chair-bound doing follow up care hoping to be able to walk again. The fundraiser will be a family-friendly evening featuring games, prizes, silent auction, dinner and a cash bar. Live... Full story

  • Vets assistance offered March 10

    Mar 3, 2016

    A Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will be in Thermopolis Thursday, March 10 at the Hot Springs County Museum from noon-3 p.m. Brad Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans' benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Cline can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Contact Cline at 307-250-3890 for more information or to schedule an appointment....

  • Rummage and pie sale Saturday

    Mar 3, 2016

    Holy Trinity Church Women will be hosting a Rummage and Pie Sale Saturday, March 5 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 642 Arapahoe. Pie can be enjoyed by the slice or take a whole pie home....

  • A tisket, a tasket, a goodie filled basket!

    Donna Pennoyer, Photographer|Mar 3, 2016

    4-H Junior Leader Kaitlyn Schmuck carries around and shows off a basket full of goodies that was up for auction Saturday. The Hot Springs County 4-H held their third annual Free Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction. The event started with a dinner that featured chili, regular and green, as well as chicken noodle and potato soups. The dinner was followed by a dessert auction, silent and live, where attendees bid on yummy baked goods to finish off their meal. The desserts ranged from fancy baskets...

  • Chamber announces nominees

    Lara Love, Editor & Publisher|Feb 25, 2016

    The Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet for 2016 has been set for Saturday, March 19 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Voting on the Business of the Year, Non-Profit Organization of the Year and Citizen of the Year has taken place and recipients will be announced at the banquet. Business of the Year nominees include: A Cut Above, Bank of Thermopolis, Black Bear Café, Broadway Bygones, Finishing Touches, Martin’s Appliance Repair & Sales, Merlin’s Hide Out, New York Life, One Eyed Buff...

  • Local company wins gravel bid

    Lara Love, Editor & Publisher|Feb 25, 2016

    The Hot Springs County Commissioners met Feb. 16 for their second monthly meeting in February. Bids were opened for the contract to supply 25,000 tons of crushed gravel to the HSC Road and Bridge Department. Big Horn Redi-Mix, Inc. out of Thermopolis was awarded the contract with a low bid of $122,250. The highest bidder was out of Buffalo at $283,750. A total of seven bids were received from around the state and Idaho. The bids were checked by the engineer and Road and Bridge supervisor Dave... Full story

  • Talented musicians

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 25, 2016

    Encore Talent Show performers McCoy Longwell and Ruthanne Johnson (background) showed off their musical talents during the Saturday evening show. Winners included Ty Simeral, Fab Four Orchestra, Zoe Stone, Grace Whitt and Ruthanne Johnson....

  • Board changes school start times for 2016-17

    Cindy Glasson, Guest Reporter|Feb 25, 2016

    The Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Directors agreed to change the start times for school for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year at their February meeting. Monday through Thursday, Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) and Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) will begin classes at 8:30 a.m. The high school will convene at 8:20 a.m. Release time, Monday through Thursday for RWE will be at 3:50, TMS will let out at 3:45 and the high school will end their day at 4 p.m. The schedule changes a...

  • Representatives hold office hours

    Feb 25, 2016

    Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congressman Cynthia Lummis are announcing that their Hot Springs County representatives, Reagen Bebout, Pam Buline and Sherlyn Kaiser are scheduled to hold “Office Hours” in Thermopolis at the County Annex Building on Friday, Feb. 26 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to visit with Bebout, Buline and Kaiser on an individual basis to discuss issues or their views regarding the federal government. These ideas and concerns will then be relayed to Senators Enzi and Barrasso and Rep...

  • Tanning hides

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 25, 2016

    Merlin Heinze spoke to Thermopolis Gun Club members at their February meeting about the necessary steps to properly tanning a hide....

  • Minimal traffic delays during siphon repair on U.S. Highway 20

    Feb 25, 2016

    Eleven pipe siphons are scheduled for pipe lining and repairs on U.S. 20 and Wyoming 30 between Thermopolis and Worland, and between Basin and Otto. Prime contractor for the $632,000 project is Wilson Brothers Construction, Inc., of Cowley. Ten of the siphons are located between Thermopolis and Worland (between mileposts 137.9 and 141.64) on U.S. 20, while one of the siphons is located between Basin and Otto (milepost 106.65) on Wyoming 30. By contract, work on all siphons must be completed by April 15, and all work is required to be complete...

  • About People

    Feb 25, 2016

    Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital staff members: Jennifer Paris; Christopher Paris, Susan D. Smith, Amy Jarrard, Elizabeth Oliver, Bree Christiansen and Danette Koehler completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Program. The program was supported by the American Heart Association of Colorado and Wyoming....

  • Trees on fire

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 25, 2016

    A Thermopolis volunteer fireman keeps watch on a brush fire off of King Road to make sure it does not get out of control....

  • Semicolon Project brings mental health, suicide discussion

    Feb 25, 2016

    A nationwide movement to bring a voice to those suffering in silence from mental illness, substance abuse and suicide has come to Wyoming and Hot Springs County. The idea is called Project Semicolon. A semicolon is used when an author could have ended a sentence with a period, but didn’t. Simply put, you are the author - and your life is the sentence. The semicolon is a reminder to pause, breathe and keep going. Some 5,500 semicolon pins have been distributed across the state in a partnership between the Prevention Management Organization of W... Full story

  • Duplicate Bridge club results

    Feb 25, 2016

    The Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club of Thermopolis played on Thursday with 2 1/2 tables in attendance. Winners were the Knightens, Earl and Dorothy, in first place (with substantial help from Varney Stipley and Rex Clothier), and Jeanette Porter and George McClellan in second place. The club meets at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of the month. All bridge players are welcome. The next scheduled session is Friday, March 18. Contact Rex Clothier at 864-9368 for more information....

  • Waikeli Balstad requested no birthday presents this year

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 25, 2016

    Nine year old Waikeli Balstad wanted to help those in need this year for her birthday. "It's an opportunity for helping people," said Waikeli. Balstad was getting ready to celebrate her ninth birthday, and she requested that no one bring any gifts. She explained her room was already crowded with toys and that she didn't need any more. Balstad and her mother, Aly Lahoe, wrote a note to her friends and family asking for food to donate to a local charity. From there Lahoe contacted Judy Carswell wh...

  • Winters comments on Legislative Session

    Feb 25, 2016

    House District 28 Representative Nathan Winters has been busy during the Wyoming Legislative session in Cheyenne. “We’ve just completed our second week of this 20-day Legislative Session, which is usually the busiest week during a Budget Session,” said Winters. He explained the reason is bills that are not reported out of committee or do not make it through first reading on the Floor of the House or Senate die because of a lack of time to be heard. Secondly, the second week is when the main operations budget is set for the next two years for th...

  • Town renews several liquor licenses

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 18, 2016

    The Thermopolis Town Council worked through their Tuesday meeting with an expedited precision, taking care of business in a short amount of time. Some issues addressed were the renewal of liquor licenses to the local retailers and restaurants, several catering permits and putting old equipment back up for bid. Several of the local restaurateurs were present to witness the renewal of the town’s many liquor licenses. Mayor Mike Mortimore moved the meeting to a public hearing and opened the f...

  • Winters reports on legislature

    Feb 18, 2016

    House District 28 Representative Nathan Winters has been busy during the Wyoming Legislature going on in Cheyenne. According to Winters, 170 separate pieces of legislation were brought to the House of Representatives this year. Of those, 54 failed to pass the 2/3rds majority that is required for introduction of a bill during the budget session and another 25 were not introduced either because of lack of time or were withdrawn by the sponsor. “There has been broad discussion of the best way to move forward during our economic downturn,” sai...

  • Farm to School

    Lara Love, Publisher & Editor|Feb 18, 2016

    by Lara Love Bryant Honey made in Worland, Canyon Oats Oatmeal made in Powell, student raised local beef, pork or lamb; these are just a few of the items Hot Springs County School District food service director Cindy Wallingford would like to see included on the school lunch menu. Beginning as soon as Wednesday, Feb. 17, HSCSD will be participating in the Farm to School program. Wallingford hopes to start off being able to offer locally produced food items at least once a month in school...

  • Girl Scouts looking for members

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 18, 2016

    Girl Scouts Troop 1100 is meeting every Tuesday at the H.O.P.E. Agency from 3:45-5 p.m. with ages ranging from kindergarten to seventh grade, the youngest starting as daisies and the oldest becoming cadets. Girl Scouts have the opportunity to learn a multitude of skills and lessons. Registration forms are available online at www.gsmw.org or simple come to one of the Tuesday meetings. Registration is $15 per year. For more information, contact Kayloni Good at 921-4220....

  • Mark Danis opens Hair I Am

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 18, 2016

    Mark Danis, formerly of Nu Vogue Salon, is setting up shop at 316 Broadway. Hair I Am will have Mark’s 37 years of experience behind it, experience that incorporates a master’s degree in coloring, a trained barber and just about everything else from cuts to styles. Mark’s shop will provide a relaxed atmosphere while you are getting your hair done. “I want my customers to be comfortable,” said Danis. Call 864-3864 or 921-3075 to make an appointment....

  • Chamber board selects winners

    Feb 18, 2016

    The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Board met Feb. 11. A number of past board presidents attended the meeting to assist with voting for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit Organization of the Year. Chamber members submitted nominations for the honors. Recipients will be announced at the annual Chamber Banquet set for March 19. According to chamber director Meri Ann Rush, tickets are still being sold for the 2016 Vacation Getaway fundraiser sponsored by the chamber. Only 150 tickets are being sold. The drawing...

  • Workforce services available Feb. 23

    Feb 18, 2016

    A representative will be available from the Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Tuesday, Feb. 23 to help job seekers and employers at the Hot Springs County Library from 10 a.m.- noon, and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Riverton office of the Department of Workforce Services is also available by phone at 307-856-9231 or on their website at http://wyomingworkforce.org/”wyomingworkforce.org...

  • Runoff forecast below average

    Durward D. Jones, Reporter & Photographer|Feb 18, 2016

    The Bureau of Reclamation has made their forecast for the runoff in the up coming months of April through July. Basing the forecast on a 30 year average, the Boysen Reservoir and the snowmelt runoff for the Wind River are below the average. Boysen is currently at 78 percent capacity. The April-July inflow to the reservoir is forecasted at 350,000 acre feet, which is 64 percent of the 30 year average of 548,300 acre feet. The snowmelt runoff in the Wind River above Bull Lake Creek is expected to...

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