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Newly appointed interim Thermopolis Chief of Police Pat Cornwell started his career in Park County at the Cody jail in 1994, where he worked for five years. Later he was promoted to deputy and then moved to Powell, where he received additional training. In Powell, where he worked for four years, Cornwell said, "We dealt with a lot. We had a lot of college kids living out of town. We did a lot of backing up the Powell Police Department, and they would back us up if we requested it." Later...
Karen Leyba, a speech pathologist at the Children's Resource Center, is celebrating her 30 years of work. Leyba performed speech services and said, "When I started out, I did babies through five-year-olds. And then we had Jenny Manning for a few years that helped, which took over the babies. And Jenny left two years ago now. And so now I'm back to doing all of them. Zero through five-year-olds." Regarding what it is like working with the children, Leyba said, "It's exciting. It's rewarding. To...
Karen Sinclair is stepping down from her position on the board of the Glade M. Edwards Foundation and a new appointment will be made for her vacancy. Sinclair has been on the board for approximately more than 20 years. The foundation was formed by Glade Edwards, who passed away. He was not married and didn't have any children and he left his entire estate to the foundation. It was formed in 1985 and the principle was worth around $500,000 and $600,000. Edwards left it for the good of Hot Springs...
Carol Dockery was awarded the Heart of Agriculture Award by the University of Wyoming at the state fair held in Douglas in August. Nominations were sought from women agricultural producers and agricultural organizations in each county to honor those for active involvement in the industry and engagement in bettering their communities. "We have been diving into the history of women producers in the state for about three years now, and it is a lot bigger than one might think," said University of...
Shayna Dru Bauer graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences degree. She was Summa Cum Laude in the College of Liberal Arts and Science Barrett, The Honor College....
Thermopolis Chief of Police, Julie Mathews has announces she plans to retire September 15. Chief Mathews has served the Thermopolis community since 2013. She has worked as a patrol officer, animal control officer, communications and lastly as Chief of Police. Her prior history was with the Riverton Police Department. Chief Mathews is grateful for the opportunity to service this fine community and gives special thanks for Mayor Mike Chimenti and the Town Council for supporting her in much needed upgrades to the police department. The upgrades...
Rhonda Perrie graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a BS in Health Informatics Info Mgmt. Hot Springs Health staff members: Helen Garcia; Dusty Hake; Rebecca Cornell; Chayla Ostby; Justine Ahumada; Martha Galloway; Karyn White; Joe White; Bridget Truempler; Linsey Brooks; Hallie Bischoff and Stephen Asay completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Program. The program was supported by the American Heart Association of Colorado and Wyoming. Shayna Dru Bauer graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science...
Becky Kersten was named as the new Hot Springs County Clerk during Tuesday’s County Commissioner meeting. Following the resignation of Rose DeSeyn, applications were accepted by the HSC Republican Committee. They selected three candidates to present to the commissioners for consideration. More information will be included in the August 26 edition....
Rhonda Perrie of Thermopolis was named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. Amanda D. Chism, Kaylee DeVries, Haley McDermott and Hannah R. Ozmon were named to the 2021 Spring President’s Honor Roll for the University of Wyoming. Taydee Landrum, Cassandra Norskog and Jeffery W. Van Antwerp were named to the 2021 Spring Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls for the University of Wyoming. Stormy Cox was named to the 2021 Spring President’s Honor Roll for Montana State University. Joni Christian...
At the July 6 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting, Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn submitted her resignation. Her last day in the office will be July 30. Per the Wyoming Secretary of State following state statutes, the office cannot be filled until it is actually vacated. An interim county clerk will be in the office until a new county clerk is selected. The process to find a new clerk begins with interesed registered Republicans living in Hot Springs County submitting their resumes...
Ryan Williams, PT, DPT of RYTE Rehabilitation, was named Board-Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Specialist certification formally recognizes physical therapists who have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills in a specific area of physical therapist practice. According to Tess Williams, PT, DPT, co-owner of RYTE Rehabilitation, “We are proud that one of our physical therapists have been awarded one of the highest d...
Megan Corcoran, a new resident to Thermopolis, is holding a grand opening of her art gallery called the "Three Sisters Gallery" on July 10 at 4-8 p.m. It's located at 124 South 7th Street. Corcoran will offer free coffee and invites the community to stop by and enjoy various art pieces for sale. The featured artist is Cocoran's stepmother, Arline Corcoran presenting many oil paintings of still life and landscapes. Additionally, the presented art pieces are from Corcoran's sisters. They are...
Shurie Scheel is assuming the new role of Governor of District 5440 for the Rotary year 2021-22. The district covers all of Wyoming and northern Colorado. Al Braaten assumes the role of President of Rotary Club of Thermopolis. Rotary Club of Thermopolis celebrated at Wedg and Kathy Taylor's. Wedg is the outgoing President....
At the June 10 Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the HSC Museum under old business, Director Meri Ann Rush reminded the board the Pageant Day Parade is coming on August 7 with the theme “Home of the Brave” where they will honor our local heroes. The Chamber is hosting the Demolition Derby on August 14. Rush said, “It’s coming along. It’s hard to believe it is less than two months away.” In new business Rush presented the board election results with the four open slots. Bradyn Harvey of Kirby Creek Mercantile, Falina Hill of Gottsche Re...
Doctor Travis Bomengen was awarded the 2021 WRITE Excellence in Teaching Award for the Wyoming region. In a letter from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Office of Rural Programs it said, "This award aims to recognize and honor preceptors with a track record of excellence in teaching medical students as well as those that serve as a leader in their community." Nominations were collected from WRITE students across the WWAMI program. WWAMI is through the University of Washington...
A Thermopolis Middle School teacher was recently named the Hot Springs County School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2021. Thermopolis Middle School Principal Steven Soderstrom presented sixth-grade teacher Jacob Strenger to the Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees as the Teacher of the Year during their May 20 meeting. Soderstrom lamented that, as recently as two years ao, he had yet to witness Strenger teaching firsthand. “In my new position, I get to see and learn from him,” said Soderstrom, who lauded Strenger for living...
Megan Olson is Hot Springs Health's first resident of Thermopolis' Rural Training Track out of the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Program. She was chosen out of 300 applicants because of her physician expertise but also as a spokesperson for the program. Olson is originally from Cheyenne and is starting her second year of residency this July. Her focus is rural family medicine which covers a pretty broad scope from clinical medicine to hospital medicine, which includes deliveries,...
Sonja Johansen is the new Golf Pro Shop manager and she will be taking care of the clubhouse. There are plans to reopen the restaurant at the course soon. The menu will include, chicken, burgers, chicken fingers and some diabetic friendly foods. Along with french fries, other side options will be coleslaw, cottage cheese and other low carb options. They will also be serving morning coffee. Johansen will oversee staff, take care of the golf carts and the bar among other duties. The club house...
Jill Tonn, of Thermopolis, was presented the Founders by Charlie Decker this past weekend in Lander at the Red Canyon Banquet. Jill was a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) employee for over 14 years and in her time, Wyoming was the top fundraising state six times under her leadership. The RMEF Founders' Award purpose is to recognize the significant contribution of the RMEF Founders, Charlie Decker, Bob Munson, Dan Bull and Bill Munson, and create an RMEF Award in their honor and to capture...
Dr. Yun Cheng, Ph.D. is a psychologist who recently moved her practice to Hot Springs County and has set up her office at Gottsche. Dr. Cheng provides high-quality, state-of-the-art, private and confidential psychological services. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cheng provides psychological testing and treatment services for all ages and for a wide range of issues, including academic performance and developmental issues, neuropsychological, disability and mental health evaluations and agi...
The Bobcat winners of the local American Dream/Code of the West Essay Contest were recently announced. Madeline Wagler received first place and $300, Cadence Steadman was second receiving $200 and Lee Grimm was third receiving $100. First place winner Wagler qualified for the state contest with her essay, “Pull Your Foot Out of the Mud” about finding courage in the Alaskan wilderness. The American Dream Essay Contest is centered on bestselling author Jim Owen’s “Ten Principles to Live By,” as highlighted in his book Cowboy Ethics. Every hig...
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha conducted an Installation of Officers’ Ceremony for the 2021-2022 year on April 6. Linda Ziegler and Kim Enis performed the ceremony. Officers for the year of 2021-2022 are: President Kim Enis; Vice President and Publicity Kendi Heinze; Secretary, Treasurer and Photographer Cindy Magelky; Philanthropic Carol Andreen; Ways and Means and Scrapbook Chair Linda Ziegler; Awards Chair Michelle Herring; Educational Chair and Historian Jenifer Grimm; Social Chair Brenda Larson; Jonquil/Chaplain Stefanie I...
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held their Annual Awards Ceremony and dinner on March 30. Everyone enjoyed a carry in dinner followed by the awards ceremony presented by Awards Chair Jenifer Grimm. Awards Given include: Perfect Attendance: Carol Andreen, Kim Enis, Ruth Galovich, Jenifer Grimm, Kendi Heinze, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Brenda Larson, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. 2nd Degree Pallas Athene: Kendi Heinze 10 Years of Service: Michelle Herring 50 Years of Service: Belle Flinn Woman of the Year: Linda...
Jana Oliver of Thermopolis Eye Care was recently awarded the Wyoming Paraoptometric of the Year Award. Oliver is the office manager and as a para her job is to help the doctor do optician work, ordering glasses and contacts, or lab work. The award is voted on by the doctors in Wyoming. Dr. Dana McDermott and a couple of doctors in Gillette optometric put Oliver in as a nomination three years ago and she received it this year. The Paraoptometric Award qualifications are looking for people who...
The Thermopolis Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, Feb. 13. Lieutenant London Jenks was named Firefighter of the Year during the banquet. Ryan Georgius was named Master Chef for his exceptional service to the kitchen committee. For years of service, Bob Butchart was honored for 5 years and Clint Huckfeld, Jay Erk and Ben Shidler were each honored for 10 years. The firemen did not hold their annual Fireman’s Ball for the public this year. They still had their fund drive with funds going to the replacement, repair a...
