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Thermopolis Town council considers legalizing chickens

Independent by Mark Dykes
Tuesday night, Thermopolis Town Council
heard quite a bit from Darren Butcher regard-
ing an ordinance that would allow for people
to have chickens in town.
Butcher explained the motivation for his
argument came, in part, when he noticed that
the food being given out to people during food
giveaways was mostly processed and he and
his father-in-law, Lonny Ramsey, started talk-
ing about how they could provide better food
for people. The pair had previously given out
a lot of vegetables and participated in the an-
nual farmers market. Butcher noted he has
also planted mangoes in Haiti and is current-
ly developing 2.5 acres in Central America to
help the villagers live better.
Butcher said he wasn’t at the meeting to
persuade the popular opinion or turn poultry
haters into lovers, but intended to show it was
not a crime to own a chicken. Though previ-
ously past board members have continued a
ban on “urban chickens,” Butcher argued that
such decisions were not based around facts
but bias and prejudice.
The last effort to legalize chickens within
town limits was in April of 2015, Butcher said,
noting the topic appears to be a potential po-
litical hot button. Butcher later pointed out
that Thermopolis Middle School students and
teacher Becky Martinez presented a request
to have chickens at the school and the coun-
cil approved them. However, council further
noted that the request from the school was for
a specific area near the edge of town and was
for a school project, with requirements that
council be updated regularly.
Butcher requested the chickens be allowed
in area with boundaries of Amoretti and Arap-
ahoe to the north and south, and the river and
train tracks to the east and west.
Also during his presentation, Butcher ad-
dressed the concern that chickens might cause
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photo by Mark Dykes

By the horns
Bridger Peil makes a successful throw on the roping dummy, during the Thermopolis Gymkhana's Bucks for Buckaroos on Saturday evening. The event was a fundraiser for
the Gymkhana Series year-end awards. For results see page 6.

Time to talk about Changes

mosquito control planned at
by Cindy Glasson appears to be remaining fairly
The Hot Springs Coun- flat, with local director Marie
ty Commissioners met with McDougall saying her fund-
high school
two representatives from ing rose by just a couple of by Cindy Glasson
the State of Wyoming’s Pub- thousand dollars this year. There will be a few changes at Hot Springs
lic Health Division to dis- On the horizon is a pre- County High School next year with a move to
cuss changes to contracts the vention contract that will be six periods of 60 minutes each rather than the
county has had with them moved away from preven- seven periods of 55 minutes they are experi-
for years. tion management for alcohol, encing now.
While the contracts them- drugs and tobacco use and put At Tuesday night’s school board meeting,
selves are not changing much, in the hands of the various principal Breez Daniels said not only are they
what is changing is a consoli- counties to control. looking at a period change, but a change in the
dation of three contracts into In addition, $1.5 million schedules for Fridays as well.
one single contract. has been added to the sui- “We want to keep everything,” she said, “just
There are no changes to cide prevention portion of the concentrate it down more.”
things like maternal and child circle and it will be up to the Another issue that has arisen is possible
care, funding for emergency counties to determine who is damage taking online classes is doing to out-
preparedness or nursing ser- going to manage the entire going seniors.
vices, just to name a few. “They need to be very careful about eligibil-
Funding for Public Health See Commissioners on page 8 ity for scholarships,” Daniels noted, “especially
athletic scholarships.”
When entering college, students who have
taken online college courses are actually burn-

Hospital holds town

ing up their eligibility as they are not entering
school as a ‘true’ freshman. Students are also
finding that a lot of those credits don’t transfer

hall meeting
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital will be holding
a Town Hall style meeting to discuss a hospital addition
and renovation project as well as a USDA application.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27 in the
Hot Springs County Government Annex building start-
ing at 5 p.m.
Comments from the public will be welcomed as they re-
view the hospital’s plan to file an application for Federal
Assistance with the USDA Rural Development Commu-
nity Facilities Loan and a grant program for renovation
of the existing facility.
to the college of their choice.
“We have been sold on ‘collecting credits’ by
junior colleges,” Daniels said, “but that’s not
necessarily a good thing. We need to concentrate
(the offerings) on core subjects.”
Another question that has arisen is students
photo by Mark Dykes arriving on campus with no idea how to study.
Grass f ire near Gebo Right now, there appears to be a lot of downtime
within classrooms so students get any home-
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near work they may have done during class time.
Gebo Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Fire Chief Mark Collins said the department respond- While this helps with them being able to
ed with four engines and a water tender, along with 14 personnel who were at have more family time or time for sports and
the scene for over three hours. The fire was caused by a controlled burn that activities, the students are not learning to
got out of control, Collins said. The fire burned 2.5 acres. study and Daniels believes this is an item the
district needs to take a hard look at.
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It is the Thermopolis Inde-
pendent Record’s policy that all
people arrested or cited under
the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s of-
fice” or “Police department” in
the On the Record section are
presumed innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff’s office
Tuesday, March 13
1:40 p.m. Thomas R. Haa-
gensen was arrested on a war-
rant.
Wednesday, March 14
4:14 p.m. Report of theft. The
matter is under investigation.
Thursday, March 15
1:41 p.m. Subject reported
receiving threats, and wanted
it documented.
Friday, March 16
5:15 p.m. Trevor M. David-
son was arrested for alleged in-
toxication.
11:05 p.m. Report of a fight
between two inmates. The sub-
jects were separated and charg-
es are pending.
Saturday, March 17
7:05 a.m. Report of a truck
weaving all over the road. The
vehicle could not be located.
Sunday, March 18
3:42 p.m. Report of a dam-
aged “no trespassing” sign.
Monday, March 19
12:09 p.m. Complaint of
people trespassing on private
property.
Police department
Tuesday, March 13
8:55 a.m. Officer respond-
ed to a domestic dispute. The
nature of the dispute was dis-
cussed and the parties calmed
down.
12 p.m. Report of fraud and
use of information to obtain stu-
dent loans.
8:50 p.m. Subject reported
what he thought was a cougar
near the river. No animal was
located.
Wednesday, March 14
9:09 a.m. A civil standby was
provided while property was
retrieved.
9:26 a.m. Report of a subject
acting suspicious at a property.
The subject was found to be the
property owner.
1:25 p.m. Report of a pos-
sible intoxicated driver. The
driver was elderly, but was not
intoxicated and had no other
medical issues.
1:54 p.m. Carrie A. Creager
was arrested for alleged shop-
lifting.
Thursday, March 15
8:36 a.m. Traffic control was
provided to a tractor trailer
making a delivery.
12:03 p.m. Report of a cement
truck coming into town that had
lost its brakes. The driver was
able to get the vehicle stopped.
Friday, March 16
1:48 a.m. A juvenile was cited
for minor in possession, minor
in possession of tobacco and no
driver’s license.
12:34 p.m. Report of a school
bus from another community
that was speeding and following
vehicles too closely. The vehicle
was located, but no violations
were observed.
5:24 p.m. Justin C. Wareham
was arrested for alleged driv-
ing under the influence, driv-
ing under suspension, driving
without an interlock device and
open container.
8:05 p.m. Report of a subject
driving recklessly.
Saturday, March 17
3:47 p.m. Officer responded
to a domestic dispute involv-
ing violence. Jason A. Krueger
was arrested for alleged domes-
tic battery and possession of a
controlled substance.
5:18 p.m. Complaint from
an elderly female subject who
stated a young man had been
coming to her house and ask-
ing for money.
Sunday, March 18
2:36 p.m. Caller expressed
concern about a boater on the
river. The subject was found
to be OK.
Monday, March 19
11:08 a.m. Report of a vehi-
cle driving recklessly. An officer
followed the vehicle but did not
observe any violations.
3:49 p.m. Report of an intoxi-
cated subject. Investigation re-
vealed the subject was on pro-
bation and was involved in a
domestic disturbance. Robert
J. Hunter Jr. was arrested for
alleged domestic assault.
Monday, March 19
3:59 p.m. Report of a sus-
pected intoxicated subject at a
school. The subject was not in-
toxicated but was there to pick
up another person’s child. Other
arrangements were made.
Births
Xzander Kauge Goodman
was born Tuesday, March 13,
Why is it?
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
2018, at Hot Springs County
Memorial Hospital to Tiphanie
Reynolds of Wyoming.
He weighed 6 pounds, 11
ounces, and was 19.5 inches
long.
Grandparents are Shawn
and Melissa Goodman of Wy-
oming.
Dawson Patrick Cornwell
was born Monday, March 12,
2018, at Hot Springs County
Memorial Hospital to Amanda
and Tanner Cornwell of Wyo-
ming.
He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounc-
es, and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Janet and
Dick Dickeson and Pat and
Brenda Cornwell, all of Wyo-
ming.
Divorces
Kendra Diltz vs. Tyler Diltz
Circuit court
Cache Anderson was found
guilty of driving under the in-
fluence, .08% or more and was
sentenced to 30 days in jail
with 28 days suspension and
six months unsupervised pro-
bation. Fees and fines are $805.
Tony J. Sorelle was bound
over to district court on two
counts of possession of a con-
trolled substance.
Thomas R. Haagensen was
found guilty of battery and was
sentenced to 60 days in jail with
59 days suspension and six
months supervised probation.
Stephanie Bowman was
found guilty of possession of
a controlled substance and no
insurance and was sentenced
to 60 days in jail with 60 days
suspension and six months un-
supervised probation. Fees and
fines are $310.

Jackson sentenced on DUI

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bathes in an ADVERTISED shower,
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor,
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste,
by Mark Dykes preliminary breath test and performance of field
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Scott sobriety maneuvers. washes with ADVERTISED soap,
D. Jackson pleaded guilty to fourth offense driv- Prior conviction dates of Jackson for DUI puts on ADVERTISED clothes,
ing under the influence. include Nov. 8, 2007, March 9, 2014 and July drinks a cup
The charge is from a June 9 incident. Accord- 21, 2016.
of ADVERTISED coffee,
ing to court documents, an officer was notified Following his plea, Jackson was sentenced on
of an intoxicated driver. the charge to three to five years in prison. That drives to work
The officer observed the suspect not stopping sentence was suspended for five years unsuper- in an ADVERTISED car,
at a stop sign and affected a traffic stop. Jackson vised probation, during which Jackson must at- and then....
showed signs of impairment and did not obey tend and complete family drug court and wear a
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believing it doesn’t pay.
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Eric Mackey to purchase

Blair’s Super Market
Eric Mackey
by Mark Dykes
Beginning April 2, a store
that has been a familiar site for
10 years in Thermopolis will
get a new name when Blair’s
Super Market becomes Mack’s
Market.
Eric Mackey, who has been
with Blair’s for 30 years and
managed the Thermopolis
store for 10, explained when
Blair’s acquired the Consum-
er’s Thriftway 10 years ago
there was a verbal agreement
the store would be operated
under the Blair’s name for 10
years then sell it to him.
As Mack’s, Mackey noted
the store would be an inde-
pendent grocer. He doesn’t
anticipate any major changes
right away and wants to keep
things running as smoothly as
possible. With regard to the
Blair’s Plus Rewards program,
it will be going away, though
points from purchases made
in March will still be honored.
Mackey said the new store
would introduce a rewards
program in the future as they
get used to the offerings avail-
able to guests and guests let
him know what they’d like to
have.
In the meantime, he said
the store will continue to of-
fer the same service as well as photo by Mark Dykes
the freshest possible produce,
meats and bakery items. He Pegging
appreciates the support shown
Hyrum Rich counts his points in a cribbage match against Rachel Miller on Friday.
to the store by the community.
The cribbage tournament was put on by Lights On Afterschool program.
A grand opening celebration is
planned for a later date.

Elementary to host music festival Magic coming to Senior Center

Ralph Witters Elementary will be home to
the Student Music Festival on Saturday, March
24. Over 130 students will be attending, 12 of
them from Thermopolis.
Music teacher Mary McGillivray said the
event is done through the North Big Horn Ba-
sin Music District, and area schools bring stu-
dents to play in Honor Recorder, Honor Choir
and Honor Movement/Drumming.
Students will begin rehearsing on Saturday
at 9:30 a.m., and there will be a public perfor-
mance at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
McGillivray is helping put on the event with
band and choir teacher, Drew Brown. The el-
ementary school Parent Teacher Organiza-
tion (PTO) will also be helping with the event,
providing cookies for students and helping to
serve lunch.
by Mark Dykes
April will see the first Friday the 13th for 2018,
and what better way to celebrate the “holiday”
than with a bit of magic in the air.
The Golden Age Club is bringing Butte Magic
to Thermopolis. Composed of several Montana
based performers and stagehands with a passion
for magic, Butte Magic’s show includes simple acts
such as juggling and balloon animals to feats such
as sword swallowing and fire eating.
all ages, and once saw them perform at a nursing
home which “was a hoot.”
The Golden Age Club wanted to bring them
here for the solar eclipse but didn’t book them fast
enough, so they figured Friday the 13th would be
a great idea.
Though Butte Magic will be here on the same
day as the Second Friday ArtStroll, Garlinghouse
said because of the time for the evening show the
troupe wouldn’t be able to perform downtown,

New recreation director named

by Mark Dykes
There’s a new face at the Hot
Springs County Recreation Dis-
trict as new director, Anja Ab-
bott, officially began Tuesday
morning.
A 2012 graduate of Hot Springs
County High School and a 2016
graduate of the University of
Wyoming, Abbott earned her
college degree in Math, but has
always had a passion for sports
and has been travelling to help
coach girls’ soccer in Worland.
She noted in her studies there
was a Sports Economics Class,
where they actually played fanta-
sy basketball and followed all the
money that goes into the game.
Abbott enjoys football, soccer
and basketball, and though she
enjoys watching volleyball, base-
ball and softball she admits she’s
not very good at them.
Her first couple hours work-
ing at the Rec. District, she was
getting set up on the computer
and all the different apps used
to let the community know about
practice times, and learning what
already offers, Abbott said there’s
been some discussion about of-
fering Yoga as a regular class.
Pickleball is also offered, though
she’s considering also doing some
additional small court games.
Outgoing director, Brad Mor-
rison, said he’s excited about Ab-
bott coming in and thinks she’ll
be a great addition to the com-
munity. He added she is someone
from the town that people can re-
ally get behind and help to im-
prove the district in many ways.
Though there is no final date
for Morrison, he hopes to still
help out at the district at least
until the end of the school year.
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AN EVENING
Erin Garlinghouse with the Golden Age Club
said she has plenty of history with the troupe,
noting their matriarch and she “learned to walk
together. We’ve been friends for many years.” The
main part of the group is all one family, though
they’ve taken on others from outside their tree.
There will be four to six members of the troupe
coming to Thermopolis, Garlinghouse noted, and
they’ve done plenty of other shows including Re-
naissance fairs and festivals. They will be doing
three shows on Friday April 13, with a 9 a.m.
school assembly, a brief preview at the Hot Springs
County Senior Center at 11:45 a.m. and a main
show at the auditorium at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the evening show are $10 in advance
for adults — $12 at the door — and $5 for students.
Though fire eating will be part of the show,
Garlinghouse noted it would be outside around 12
p.m. in the parking lot of the senior center. She
further added the show is family-friendly with no
scary stuff. She enjoys their ability to work with
though a member, Mary Alice, may be on Broad-
way doing some fortune-telling.
Trenda Moore with the senior center said the
Golden Age Club was started in 1973 when the
center opened. The club acts as a benefactor for
the center, providing funding when needed for
items such as matching funds for grants, appliance
repair and replacement or other unprecedented
shortfalls. They also buy the ingredients for the
center’s famous cinnamon rolls.
Those who would like to be part of the club
need to be at least 60 years old and have a desire
to help the seniors. The club relies on donations
from citizens to help provide additional funding
to the senior center. They are currently accepting
memorials in the name of loved ones, host Bingo
on Saturday nights and sponsor other fundraisers.
For more information about the club or the up-
coming show, contact Moore or Gerlinghouse at
the senior center, 864-2151. Tickets for the show
are available at the center or Storyteller.
Member FDIC

a typical week for the district

looks like.
Anja Abbott In addition to what the district
WITH THE Teller

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Deadline:
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Thank You
ation District
HSC Recre
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HAPPY from the

Big Horn Basin Riders

RUN!
To VFW Post 2281 for
BIRTHDAY hosting the Big Horn Basin Riders
Masquerade Ball.

LISA
Your bartending staff, Cayla Winger
Starting Tuesday, April 13
& Brenda Barnes, was fabulous.
High School Senior Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:15-6:15 PM
, 19 7 6 Location: Thermopolis Middle School Thank you Dean & Jeanne at Las
Ages: Boys and Girls 8-13 years old Fuentes for hosting our dinner.
From one senior to another. Fee: $30 (12 week program) Includes T-Shirt
And thank you to
and Registration Starts: March 5-23
(class max. 30 kids) everyone that
CONGRATULATIONS Instructor: Shannon Hill
Ready, Set, Run! is a character-building running program that trains kids ages 8-13
attended and
donated!
to the Senior Center Executive Director! to participate in a 5K run. This curriculum-based program equips kids with the physical
training and goal-setting mentality needed to accomplish their running goals. Issues like
you have moved up to be one of us! enhancing confidence and self-esteem, respecting authority, dealing with peer pressure
and fueling their bodies through proper nutrition are covered during the 12-week session.

Love from Fluffy and all your special friends!

Above all, kids have a blast seeing what they are capable of achieving!
Register at the Recreation Office located in the Armory Building. For more information
please call the Recreation Office at 864-3767.
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Our view
Keeping students
safe at school
School shootings, school security and the safety
of students throughout the country have been at the
top of major headlines, not just these past few weeks
since the Parkland, Fla. shooting, but literally, near-
ly 20 years -- April 20, 1999, the date of the Colum-
bine shooting.
It would be so much simpler to push our heads into
the sand and believe “it can’t happen here,” but the
reality is, it can.
While we may not realize it, or even see it on a day-
to-day basis, there are security measures in place in
all of the schools in the district.
You may have noticed cameras on the outsides of
the buildings, but have you seen the ones in the hall-
ways? Of course, they are meant to be unobtrusive,
but they capture everyone coming into or going out
of classrooms, down halls and into front and back
entrances.
State funding has allowed our district to install
the cameras along with the software needed to run
not only the cameras, but an elaborate security sys-
tem that will soon be evident to all.
In the offices of RWE, TMS, HSCHS and the su-
perintendent’s office, you will see enormous split
screens that are monitored constantly.
When students return from Spring Break, things
are going to be considerably different, with buzz
throughs, locked doors and a few other items mak-
ing our students safer.
Yes, it is going to make it more difficult to retrieve
your child from school – no more waltzing through
the front door to the office – but please try to keep
in mind, while it may be an inconvenience to you,
it is a giant step toward keeping every child in Hot
Springs County School District #1 safe.
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Guest columns
HSCSD #1 security update
With the recent tragedy in Florida involv-
ing a school shooting, I find it appropriate to
update our patrons about our ongoing efforts
to upgrade and improve security in Thermop-
olis schools. I am going to do my very best to
put the discussion in layman’s terms because
many of you may have never heard some of the
terms associated with school security. Because
there are so many “what ifs” with school secu-
rity, the District will be examining all aspects
of school safety, but school security and safe-
ty drills will be our focus for the time being.
The District has been working with the
state to gain additional funding to improve
security for five years now. After much nego-
tiation, the state has agreed to allow HSCSD
#1 to utilize some of our major maintenance
funds for such projects.
The current school security project is to
restructure the front entrance to each build-
ing so that during the school day, all visitors
must enter and be “buzzed” in through the
front entrance only. This entry system will
allow school staff more control over who is in
the school buildings during the school day. For
activities or events held outside of the regular
school day, the doors will be open. The expe-
rience will be similar to drive through bank-
ing communication with the exception of a
screen and not a window. Our maintenance
National Ag Day celebrates food production
March 20 was National Agriculture Day
– a day designated each year by the Agri-
culture Council of America (ACA) to cele-
brate the accomplishments of agriculture.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) joins the
council in thanking American agricultural
producers, especially in Wyoming, for their
contributions to the nation’s outstanding
quality of life.
This year’s theme, Agriculture: Food for
Life, spotlights the hard work of American
farmers, ranchers and foresters who dili-
gently work to provide food, fiber and more
to the United States and countries around
the world. To ensure a prosperous future for
American agriculture, FSA provides con-
tinuous support to agriculturalists across
the country.
FSA is rural America’s engine for economic
growth, job creation and development, offer-
ing local service to millions of rural produc-
ers. In fiscal year 2017, USDA Farm Loan
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Mistaken for a burglar
Funny story. Last week I took my car to the
shop, and walked home. When I got to my front
door I realized my house key was with my car
keys, at the shop. I was locked out.
I decided to go around to the back of the
house to see if I could get in. On my way past
the front window I stopped and tapped on the
window and peered in, just to tease my dogs
sitting on the sofa just on the other side of the
glass.
Volunteers needed for senior program
Each year, Medicare loses billions of tax-
payer dollars to improper claims. This puts
the Medicare trust fund at risk for every-
one and affects the future of the Medicare
program.
Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse also
affect current Medicare beneficiaries by
increasing Medicare premiums, wasting
money that could be used to improve health
care services and causing serious person-
al consequences for beneficiaries, such as
medical identity theft, negative health im-
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and technology departments have been work-
ing together to complete these projects with a
tentative completion timeframe of this spring.
We will be holding staff and student training
as well as sharing additional communication
to the community once the installation and
construction are complete.
Our education teams rely heavily on col-
laboration to increase our student and staff
academic success. This collaboration rolls into
other aspects of the school district, including
security and safety. Because we realize that se-
curity and safety issues are in constant change,
the district will be relying on outside experts
to conduct school security/safety audits of the
entire school district very soon. We recently
had a visit to each building to discuss safety
plans and best practices in the event of a tor-
nado from weather/crisis expert Tim Troutman.
Expert advice is crucial to improving safety.
HSCSD #1 has received training on mul-
tiple occasions in regard to active shooter/in-
truder. The training is referred to as ALICE
training (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,
Evacuate) and is some of the newest training
available to organizations.  The District also
has four certified ALICE trainers in-district
at this time.  This national training has been
created after studying past active shooter sit-
uations, and now makes up part of the many
programs provided $6 billion in support to
producers across America, the second high-
est total in FSA history. FSA also distrib-
uted $1.6 billion in Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP) payments to over 375,000
Americans to improve water quality, reduce
soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat.
For agricultural producers who suffered
market downturns in 2016, USDA is issu-
ing approximately $8 billion in payments
under the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)
and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
USDA also continues to provide extensive
assistance in response to natural disas-
ters throughout the country, including last
year’s hurricanes in Florida, Texas, Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands, drought in the
northern high plains, wildfires in the west
and central plains, floods, tornados, freezes
and other catastrophic weather events.
To support beginning farmers and ranch-
ers, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue
When I got to the back gate I discovered it was
swollen by the recent moisture and was stuck.
I had to beat on it and kick it to get it freed.
I found the back door unlocked and went in.
Just a few minutes later my dogs started
barking frantically at the back door. I opened
the door and discovered two police officers on
the deck! They had received a call about a pos-
sible burglary from one of my neighbors.
Sgt. Pat Cornwell and I recognized each
pacts, and personal financial losses.
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empow-
er and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their
families, and caregivers to prevent, detect,
and report health care fraud, errors, and
abuse through outreach, counseling, and
education.
They rely on volunteers all over the
state and country to give presentations,
distribute materials, staff exhibits, assist
with administration, and help beneficia-
ries one-on-one.
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safety drills performed by the District. I would
encourage parents to visit the ALICE training
website if they have questions. https://www.
alicetraining.com
It is important to realize that no security
plan, hardware, policy, drill, or practices will
100 percent prevent all tragedies, but HSCSD
#1 is committed to being as prepared as pos-
sible. If ever a parent or student has concerns,
please feel free to contact the building princi-
pals, or any other member of the school admin-
istration. It is district policy that all threats or
dangers are considered serious and will be in-
vestigated. Please encourage your students to
tell a staff member if they have concerns. The
state of Wyoming also provides the Safe 2 Tell
option if students are concerned about remain-
ing anonymous. The number is 1-844-WYO-
SAFE and the website is http://safe2tellwy.org. 
To close, parents will receive notification
and an invitation via the electronic message
system from the school inviting them in the
coming weeks to a forum at the auditorium to
answer any questions, or address any concerns
that they may have in regard to school secu-
rity. Thank you for your partnership to keep
our children safe at school.
Dustin Hunt, superintendent
Hot Springs County School District #1
signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with officials from SCORE, the nation’s
largest volunteer network of expert busi-
ness mentors, to support new and beginning
farmers. The agreement provides new help
and resources for beginning ranchers, veter-
ans, women, socially disadvantaged Ameri-
cans and others, providing new tools to help
them both grow and thrive in agribusiness.
I am honored to administer programs
that enable our producers to manage their
risks when the agriculture industry faces
hardship.
On behalf of the Farm Service Agency
here in Wyoming, I would like to thank our
agricultural producers for continuing to feed
our nation and the world.
For more information about FSA programs
and services, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/.
Lois Van Mark
FSA State Executive Director
other immediately. False alarm.
I would like to thank both Sgt. Cornwell and
Officer Mark Allen for their quick response.
They were very professional, and kind enough
to see the humor in the situation.
I would also like to thank the neighbor who
made the call. I appreciate their concern. Isn’t
this why we live in Thermopolis?
Ron Philips
The SMP program at Wyoming Senior
Citizens, Inc. needs volunteers to help with
these efforts.
All volunteers will undergo an interview
and training process. Call (800) 856-4398
or go to www.wyomingseniors.com/servic-
es/senior-medicare-patrol to learn how you
can help seniors fight fraud.
Sandy Goodman
Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc.
Wyoming SMP Program Manager
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Obituaries
Levi King
Levi Patrick King, 19, passed away on March 12, 2018 in Ri- FFA members
compete in
verton, Wyo.
Levi was born on July 2, 1998, in Thermopolis, son of Patrick
Daniel and Rebecca Irene (Hatcher) King. His family moved to Fre-
mont County when Levi was 3 years old.
He attended Lincoln Elementary and Riverton
speech contests
Middle School before graduating from Riverton Remington Ferree presents the
High School in 2016.  During his school years, FFA Creed during the regional
Levi enjoyed hockey, Babe Ruth Baseball, wres- competition Tuesday afternoon.
tling, and football. Outside of school, he spent his Ferree tied for second in Dis-
time hunting, fishing, and participating in demo tricts, and placed fifth in Region-
derbies with his dad. He also had a passion and als. Also competing in this past
talent for woodworking. He enjoyed spending week’s FFA Speech events were
his time hanging out with his friends and dog, Jeffery VanAntwerp, who places
listening to country music, and helping set up third in Extemporaneous in Dis-
hunting camp with his grandpa, Gene. tricts and fourth in Regionals, and
Levi worked for the Riverton Country Club, the Town of Pavillion, Chase White, who placed third in
Daylight Donuts and was most recently employed with Fluid Pro. Prepared at Districts and fifth at
Levi was baptized at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ther- Regionals. Hunter Bartholomew
mopolis, but was most recently attending the First Baptist Church and Oakley Bowman also com-
in Riverton. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Founda- peted at Districts, but just missed
tion, AWANAS, and Camp Hope (Diabetic Youth Camp in Casper, moving on to Regionals. Though
Wyo.). nobody from Hot Springs Coun-
He is survived by his father, Patrick Daniel (Melanie) King; moth- ty High School placed in the top
er, Rebecca Irene Hatcher (Dave Milleson) along with his daugh- two Regional spots to move on to
ters, Hally, Kelsey and Aubrey; brothers, Maurice Wayne King and state, FFA advisor, Britton Van
Corey James Rissler; sisters, Amanda Deseree King (Sam Cade), Heule, said the students did well
Katie King (Christopher Hodge), Trisha Moore, Mina Jean King and just need to put a little more
and Tia Ann King; grandparents, Kathy King, Jessie Faye Hatcher polish on their speeches.
and Ira Damon Hatcher; great-grandparents, Maebelle King and
Johnny “Poppy” J. King; nephew, James Christopher Andrews;
niece, Avah Lea Hodge; aunt, Shylah Kathleen Boss; uncle, Charles
Henrey Hatcher; and many great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Patrick “Pops” photo by Donna Pennoyer
Jay King; grandmother, Jolene Rissler; stepfather, Donald James
Rissler; aunt, Sherry Mae Hatcher; and uncle, Bubby Damon
Wayne Hatcher.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 17

Tip line seeks to promote awareness

at the United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Moun-
tain View Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held
from 5-7 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home on Friday.  Memorial con-
tributions can be made to Camp Hope or the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main Street, In Wyoming, as students are that time Safe2Tell operators, Safe2Tell in the relatively short Wyoming provides trainings,
Riverton, WY 82501. On-line condolences may be made to the fam- showing solidarity with the vic- law enforcement and school offi- period in which it has been im- presentations, resources, pro-
ily at www.thedavisfuneralhome.com. Services are under the di- tims of the Parkland shooting, cials have responded to over 185 plemented, makes its potential motional and marketing mate-
rection of Davis Funeral Home. and focus on school safety, Saf- tips regarding suicide threats clear. All persons interested in rials to Wyoming schools to in-
e2Tell Wyoming would like to and self harm, investigated over school safety can immediately crease awareness and promote
Wesley Ehorn join in support for the students 100 tips on drug and alcohol use play a personal role in maxi- responsible use of the Safe2Tell
Wesley Ivan Ehorn, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, seeking to be active members from students, addressed 191 mizing the effectiveness of Saf- confidential reporting system.
in the loving care of his family in Hot Springs County, Wyo., after of their school and community, cases of bullying, and 30 tips re- e2Tell by taking a few moments Safe2Tell Wyoming provides
a long battle with cancer. regardless of their political po- garding school shootings, two of to make sure that the Safe2Tell students, parents, teachers and
Born July 7, 1961, in Red Bluff, Calif., he was the son of Rich- sitions. those incidents lead to an arrest. application is installed on their concerned community members
ard and Frances “Ollie” (Cooper) Ehorn. He graduated high school “Safe2Tell Wyoming gives Wyoming Attorney Gener- cellular phones, and to encour- a way to confidentially report
in Oregon. students, parents and teachers al Peter Michael said, “When age others to do the same. And safety concerns in order for ap-
Following high school, he lived and worked in Wyoming, Idaho a means to anonymously re- tragedies like the recent school even for those without cellular propriate teams of school of-
and Montana as a truck driver for most of his adult life. He loved port safety concerns and that shooting in Florida occur, stu- phones, Safe2Tell reporting is ficials and law enforcement to
motorcycles and country music and had many good friends. He is important,” Governor Matt dents, parents, teachers and ad- easily done if the necessary in- create effective interventions
moved to Thermopolis to rejoin his family near the end of his life. Mead said. “In the short time ministrators naturally look to formation is close at hand. With in the lives of youth who are
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Francis and Grant the program has been operating, ways to prevent similar events these tools in place, we believe struggling. By promoting the
Simic; sister, Karen Hubele of Thermopolis; and nephews, Weston we’ve already seen measurable, in their schools and neighbor- that reporting legitimate con- Safe2Tell Wyoming reporting
and Ted. remarkable results. As aware- hoods. We are fortunate in cerns will become common, and resource, you are informing
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Ehorn; and ness of the program spreads and Wyoming, as a result of a con- make the program even more and engaging your fellow com-
niece, Reilly Schwann. Safe2Tell grows, it becomes an certed study and action by the effective than it is today.” munity members to be part of
Private memorial services will be held for the family. ever more effective tool for keep- Governor and our Legislature, A partnership with the Wyo- the solution.
Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages ing our children safe at school.” to have a system in place called ming Highway Patrol, Wyoming To use Safe2Tell, call (844)
may be sent via www.mortfh.com. The state of Wyoming passed Safe2Tell that is part of the an- Office of Homeland Security, 996-7233 (844-WYO-SAFE, sub-
legislation in 2016 critical to swer to preventing violence in, Wyoming Attorney General’s mit a tip online at http://safe-

Leslie ‘Les’ Kinsey

Leslie ‘Les’ Robert Kinsey, 72, formerly of Ryegate, Bridger,
Roundup and Billings, Mont., passed away of natural causes on
creating safe schools as a result
of other school tragedies. Since
and associated with, our schools.
“The impressive record of
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March 18, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness, Ther-
mopolis, Wyo., where he had been a resident the past three years.
Loughlin benefit Friday
The oldest of five children, Les was born October 30, 1945, to
Robert and Fay (Durham) Kinsey of Ryegate. Les was born in Boz-
eman, Mont., as there was a polio outbreak in Billings at the time,
Kathy Sorenson and Brandi
Collins will be hosting a benefit
termine the best way to move
forward.
COMMUNITY
and mom’s obstetrician, Dr. Maude Gerdes, felt it would be safer
for both Mom and her new baby in Bozeman. Sadly he was born
with cerebral palsy.
dinner and cookie jar auction
for Tracy Loughlin at the VFW
on Friday, March 23 beginning
There will be pulled pork
sandwiches with all the fixings
and a dessert bar. The cost of
Calendar
Les attended Pine Island country school in the Big Coulee at at 6:30 p.m. dinner is by donation, and the Thurs., March 22 Kiwanis Club, Days Inn, 6:45 a.m.
Ryegate, and later graduated from Bridger High School. He lived Tracy has been dealing with auction will commence imme- Help Center, Common Ground, noon-3 p.m.
in Roundup and Billings most of his adult years.
Les is survived by his brother, Lyle of Billings; sisters, Suzan
serious medical issues since the diately after the meal. Conservation District meeting, Big Horn Federal, 6 p.m.
Kinsey of Thermopolis, and Deb Anderson, Forsyth, Mont.; aunts,
middle of February. Medical Donations will be accepted Main Street Thermopolis, Main Street Office, 6 p.m.
bills are mounting fast as he the day of the auction, start-
Mary Lou (Durl) Heiken of Bridger, and Imogene Wrzesinski of was in the ICU in Billings for ing at 4 p.m. at the VFW, or
Fri., March 23 Lego Club, HSC Library, 2:30 p.m.
Othello, Wash.; and niece and co-guardian Kathy (Basil) Sorensen, two weeks and continues to be other arrangements can be Tracy Loughlin fundraiser, VFW, 6:30 p.m.
Thermopolis; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. under doctor’s care at the hos- made by contacting Sorensen Open gym, armory, 7-9 p.m.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; stepfathers, Don
Claus and Ted Hoffman; brother, Dave Kinsey; sisters-in-law Gin-
pital in Billings while they de- at 921-9327. Sat., March 24 Health Fair, Thermopolis Middle School, 8 a.m.
ger Kinsey and Rebecca Kinsey; and mother, Fay Hoffman. Open gym, armory, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tryouts for talent show

Arrangements are being handled by Billings Cremation and Fu- Jackalope Jump, high school parking lot, 2:30 p.m.
neral Gallery. No services are planned at this time. Chamber Banquet, HSC Fair Building, 5:30 p.m.
Sun., March 25 HSC Barrel Racing, fairgrounds, 10 a.m.
Doris Arthur Mark your calendar for a starting at 6 p.m. Mon., March 26 Baby Steps, Storyteller, 9 a.m.
night of great entertainment There will be auditions held Tues., March 27 Moms & Tots, Vocational Building, 10 a.m.
Doris Laverne Arthur, 91, passed away at
as students from across the Big on Saturday, March 24 at Risen
her Thermopolis residence on Sunday, Feb-
Horn Basin gather to show off Son Church beginning at 1 p.m. Rotary meeting, Days Inn, noon
ruary 25, 2018.
their talents at the Encore tal- Cash prizes will be award- HSC Memorial Hospital renovation public forum, annex, 5 p.m.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, March
27 at 2 p.m. at the Set Free Church, 810
ent show. ed to the top three acts in each Greater Learning Foundation, Broadway Bygones, 5:30 p.m.
Park St.
The show will be held on Sat- category – elementary, middle Hospital Board meeting, conference room, 6:30 p.m.
urday, April 7 at the auditorium, school and high school.
Wed., March 28 Moms & Tots, Vocational Building, 10 a.m.
Richard ‘Chado’ Chapman Storytime, HSC Library, 10:30 a.m.
Help Center, Common Ground, noon-3 p.m.
Richard “Chado” Chapman , 68, of Worland, Wyo. passed away Knights of Columbus
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Grief Share, 644 Clark, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
NW Boces meeting, Children’s Center, 7 p.m.

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Wyo.
He proudly served in the United States Army. Open gym, armory, 7-9 p.m.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 Thurs., March 29 Kiwanis Club, Days Inn, 6:45 a.m.
Wednesday,
a.m, Saturday, March 24 at Mount View Cemetery in Basin, Wyo.
Commodity Give Away, River of Life Church, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Memorials in his name may be made in care of the family.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions has been en-
trusted with arrangements. RAFFLE March 28
Storytime, HSC Library, 10:30 a.m.
Help Center, Common Ground, noon-3 p.m.
HSC Predator Management meeting, annex, 5 p.m.
$10 Per ticket
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All sessions are Free.
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Thermopolis, WY.
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Several Bobcat track

letter winners return
by Mark Dykes
The 2018 Thermopolis High
School Track and Field team
has plenty of accomplished ath-
letes returning to its ranks, with
three-time letterer senior Cullen
Becher, two-time letterer junior
Ethan Becher and one-time let-
terer junior Kolby George.
Rounding out the boys’ ros-
ter are seniors Logan Meier and
Jared Little, junior Sean Miller,
sophomores Jarron Mortimore,
Logan Shumway, Taydee Lan-
drum and freshmen Logan Cole,
Jesse Skelton, Jaxson Jensen
and Chance Huffstetler.
On the girls’ team, returning
letter winners are senior Haley
McDermott (three years) and
sophomores Olivia Weyer, McK-
enna Bomengen, Tahja Hunt, Er-
ica Meier, Aspen Jensen, Aime
Robinson and Kaylee DeVries
(one year).
McDermott and Bomengen
were part of the 4x800 relay team
which broke a 21-year-old school
record last season.
They are joined by senior
Trinity Bowen, sophomore Sesi
Jensen, Dani Pebbles and Halie
Weber and freshmen Brianna
DeVries, Dayna Sandberg, Se-
quoia Fishbaugh, Maggie Cable
and Jazmen Jensen.
The teams started practice on
March 12, and their first meet
is the Yellowstone Sports Medi-
cine Invite at Cody, beginning at
9 a.m. on Saturday, March 24.
Coaches are Ernie Mecca, Ai-
mee Kay, Cory Sova and Brad
Morrison. Team manager is se-
nior Alex Russell.

HSCHS alumnus honored by NASPE

Dana Bjorhus, a 2013 graduate of Hot Springs
County High School in Thermopolis and currently
studying at the University of Wyoming, has re-
cently been named the Outstanding Major of the
Year by the National Association for Sport and
Physical Education (NASPE). NASPE is an affili-
ate of the Society of Health and Physical Educa-
tion (SHAPE), the largest professional organiza-
tion of physical educators in the country. SHAPE
was previously known as AAHPERD.
This award is presented to the top physical ed-
ucation major in the state of Wyoming. Bjorhus
will be presented the award at the annual SHAPE
conference in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, March
22. Bjorhus is the daughter of Donnie and Valer-
ie Bjorhus and the granddaughter of Duane and
She is currently completing student teaching at
Powell High School with Charli Fluty and West-
side Elementary with Luke Robertson.
While a student at Hot Springs County High
School Bjorhus competed and lettered in basket-
ball, volleyball, track, and golf and was active in
National Honor Society and Rachael’s Challenge
— an anti-bullying program. Following high school
graduation, she attained the Associate’s degree
in Business Administration from Northwest Col- photo by Mark Dykes
lege (NWC). Dana attended NWC on a basketball
scholarship and played for two years while also
Spring backward
volunteering as coach and supervisor for summer Jarron Mortimore demonstrates form for the high jump during the Bobcats’ track prac-
basketball camps. tice. The team heads to Cody this weekend for their first meet.
While attending the University of Wyoming
Bjorhus coached Polar Bears youth soccer as well

Funds generated for Gymkhana

Barb Bjorhus all of Thermopolis.
May 2018 Bjorhus will graduate from the
University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Sci-
ence degree in the Division of Kinesiology and
Health (DKH), focus of study in Physical Edu-
cation Teacher Education (PETE) with a GPA of
3.9. Additionally, she is completing course work
for the Health Education Endorsement as well as
coaching certifications.
as the Laramie Fire youth basketball team. She
was active in the Physical Education Teacher Edu-
cation Student Association (PETESA) and was in
charge of media relations. Through PETESA, she
has engaged in multiple community and univer-
sity volunteer projects such as Special Olympics
and Jump Rope for Heart.
Following graduation she will pursue a teach-
ing and coaching position in Wyoming.
by Mark Dykes under), Youth (ages 7-14) and Open (14 and
Saturday night at the Hot Springs County older) in each.
Fairgrounds, the Thermopolis Gymkhana Se- Results in order of finish are:
ries hosted their Bucks for Buckaroos event Stick Horse PeeWee: Cooper Agar, Emma
and raised about $1,500 that will go to year- Dean, Emma Dean and Tylee Agar.
end awards for this year’s Gymkhana series. Stick Horse Youth: Kamryn Farrell and Ken-

TWC hosts tournament

Amber Armajo stated the event was a huge zie Buckner.
success and expressed her appreciation to the Dummy Roping PeeWee: Emma Dean and
community for their support of the program. Casen Eckley/Corbin Dean.
This year’s series dates will be May 5, June 3, Dummy Roping Youth: Garret Titmus/Hoyt
The Thermopolis Wrestling tinez placed second in Division placed second in Division 37, Tan- July 6, Aug. 10 and Sept. 15. Peil, Hoyt Peil/Garrett Titmus, Bridger Peil/
Club hosted its Wrestle-opolis 59, Caden Dodd placed second ner Myers placed second and Bain In addition to the chili feed and silent auc- Garrett Titmus and Rylee Agar/Taylor Agar.
tourney at Hot Springs County and Chloee Owsley placed fifth Lahoe placed fifth in Division 45 tion at the Buckaroos event, there was also a Dummy Roping Open: Nate Myers/Haze
High School on Saturday, with in Division 63m Mack Buckner and Winston Hogue placed third shorty team roping jackpot and a stick horse Buckner, Dawn Peil/Brad Peil, Koy Myers/
matches in Folkstyle and free- placed first in Division 71, Can- in Division 53-56. barrel racing jackpot, with PeeWee (six and Haze Buckner and Koy Myers/Tyelynn Jensen.
style wrestling. Thermopolis was non Boren placed third in Divi- In Bantam, Fischer Lewis

Jackalope Jump Saturday

first for team points.
Folkstyle results for
the club were:
In PeeWee, Fletcher
Lewis placed second in
Division 35, Sawyer Wil-
son placed fifth in Divi-
sion 35-37, Talon Ows-
ley placed first, Tucker
Sayler placed second and
Archer Price placed third
in Division 39, Alex Mc-
Martin placed sixth in
Division 41-43, Tanner
Myer placed third and
Ben Farrell placed sixth
in Division 45 and Raylan
Rankin placed fourth in
Division 49.
Mack Buckner gets a leg up on an oppo- placed third in Division 63,
sion 77 and third in Division 84, placed first in Division 43, Camer-
on Martinez placed first and
Brayli Price placed third in
Division 45, Jackson Ske-
ton placed first, Briar La-
hoe placed second, Jack If you happen to drive past the cause, take the plunge into sen said, “just show up and do-
Toth placed fourth and Lo- the high school on Saturday af- the icy water. You don’t have to nate. Our local merchants have
gan Sullivan placed fifth in ternoon and see a bunch of folks jump if you donate, but that just been exceptional with their do-
Division 49, Jesalyn Blain in silly costumes, be sure to stop adds to the fun. nations, but every dollar counts
placed third in Division 53 and check it out, its just the an- The athletes are going around for these kids.”
and Logann Farrell placed nual Jackalope Jump to benefit soliciting donations, but if you If you would like to make a do-
second in Division 56. Special Olympics. show up on Saturday during nation or have questions about
In Intermediate, Dyllan Sponsored by the high school the Jump you may donate then Special Olympics, please call ei-
Myers placed second and cheer squad, this is the only as well. ther Lauri Olsen at 921-0807 or
Lilly Quintanilla placed fundraiser Special Olympics has “You don’t have to jump,” Ol- Tom Olsen at 921-0730.
third in Division 53-56, Alec for the year to help with travel,
Martinez placed second in uniforms and meals for their
Division 59, Caden Dodd
athletes.
Coach Tom Olsen and his wife
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In Bantam, Ryker Say- nent during the Wrestle-opolis tourney. Mack Buckner placed sec- Lauri oversee the program, tak-
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Kay qualifies for National
Speech and Debate Tourney
The Bobcat Speech and De-
bate team will be making their
16th appearance at the National
Tournament in June after Tyler
Kay qualified in humor over the
weekend in Rock Springs.
Overall, the team had a re-
markable National Qualifying
tournament with several mem-
bers moving through to semi-fi-
nals before finally being elimi-
nated.
Katie Burrows and Ashley
Brawley finished their season of
duet by moving into semis along
with Hannah Hu and Breeze
Petty, both in oratory.
Lane Randall had his second
shot at semis this weekend in
humor as well.
Kay finished the season with
a second place win in humor
which qualified him for the Na-
tional Tournament.
“This has been an incred-
ible season,” said coach Cindy
Glasson. “Last year we were a
brand new team, no one had com-
peted before and they did very
well. This year, with a little ex-
perience under their belts they
have absolutely blossomed. I can
hardly wait to see what they do
over the next two years.”
As the season progresses,
Glasson said there are students
all over the state who really
stand out and the other competi-
tors call them “name brands” be-
cause they are seen on the stage
over and over.
“Well, now our kids are the
name brands,” she laughed.
Math team takes top places
by Mark Dykes
The Thermopolis Middle
School Math Team had plenty
to be excited about after their
competition in Powell last
week, as the seventh grade
team placed first and the eighth
grade team took second in their
divisions
Stephanie Metz explained
there were five rounds to the
competition, each lasting 20
minutes, in which the students
were given 10 questions. A
right answer meant 20 points,
Adult co-ed basketball standings
It’s about three weeks before
the playoffs begins for the Hot
Springs County Rec District’s
Adult Basketball League, and
Red Rock Family Practice con-
tinues to lead with a 69-50 vic-
tory over One Hill of a Cizzle on
March 14, bringing their record
to 7-0 and One Hill’s to 5-2.
Top scorers were Riley Whitt
and Paul Collamer with 24 points
each for Red Rock and Shane
Corpening with 19 points for
HSC High School
March 22-23
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Sat., March 24
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“They don’t think they are, but
as a coach, talking with other
coaches, they most certainly are.
When the other coaches know
your students by name and by
the piece they do, they have made
an impression.”
Kay and Glasson will be trav-
eling to the National Tourna-
ment in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,
mid June.
“This is a week-long competi-
tion and it is really taxing on the
competitors,” she said. “We’re
going to have to do a bunch of
fundraising over the next sev-
eral weeks, too, since this is an
out-of-school event and we don’t
get any funding from the district.
With hotels and flights and reg-
istration, we’re going to have to
raise somewhere in the neigh-
borhood of $4,000.”
A trip to Nationals is not the
only thing the team brought back
from Rock Springs, though.
After being named Coach of
the Year for 3A last week at
the State Tournament, Glasson
thought that was the height of
her career.
This week, the Hot Springs
County High School Speech and
Debate Team was named Dis-
trict Chapter of the Year by the
National Speech and Debate As-
sociation.
From the National office:
“This is the highest recognition
a speech and debate chapter can
achieve in the National Speech
& Debate Honor Society.
“This award, which is based
a wrong answer was a loss of
five points and no points were
awarded for no answer.
The eighth grade team was
shy of first place by 10 points,
the equivalent of half a ques-
tion.
Metz said they had a sev-
enth and eighth grade compete,
and scores of the top three in-
dividuals from each school are
combined together for a team
score. The top three individu-
als are also placed, and Spen-
cer Calhoun placed third in the
One Hill.
Vicklund Pharmacy had a 72-
51 win against Hoosier Daddy.
The win brings Vicklund’s record
to 4-3, while Hoosier is at 1-6.
Top scorers were Steth Dan-
iels with 25 points for Vicklund
and Zac Wagon with 18 points
for Hoosier.
Games scheduled for March
21 are Red Rock vs. Hoosier at
6 p.m., Vicklund vs. Merit at 7
p.m. and Carquest vs. One Hill
K-8
Fri., March 23
TMS Student Health
Fair, TMS, 9 a.m.
Sat., March 24
State Spelling Bee,
Rock Springs
March 26-30
Spring Break
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on participation, represents a
tremendous dedication to speech
and debate education,” said Ex-
ecutive Director J. Scott Wunn.
“Our leading chapter schools
understand the importance of
speech and debate, and the life
changing benefits of the activity.
We are proud to recognize these
hard working schools with this
coveted honor.”
Only one school in each speech
and debate district earns this
prestigious award every year.
From more than 3,600 schools
across the country, only around 3
percent of schools are recognized
as Leading Chapter Award win-
ners. Schools with this distinc-
tion not only lead other schools
within their district; they serve
as flagship programs for novice
speech and debate teams around
the United States.
“Speech and debate advances
communication skills, improves
reading, writing, speaking and
critical thinking, develops in-
terpersonal skills, and prepares
students for college, career, and
beyond,” said Wunn. “Nowhere
is this more evident than our
Leading Chapter Schools.”
It has been 26 years since
Hot Springs County High School
earned this honor.
“I am both incredibly humbled
and incredibly proud,” Glasson
said. “This is the team I was on
in high school, and to bring this
honor back to my alma mater as
their coach – there just aren’t
any words.”
seventh grade division. Josiah
Butler won the eighth grade di-
vision and Cole Christiensen
ranked third for eighth grade.
There is no preparation for
the event, Metz noted, and the
questions are eighth grade Wy-
oming Performance Standard.
for the most part so the seventh
graders are at a disadvantage.
Overall, Metz said the kids
were very excited with their tro-
phy, and the eighth grade stu-
dents are excited to see how the
seventh grade does next year.
at 8 p.m. There are no games
scheduled for March 28.
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Though there was still a bit of the winter chill in the Saturday morning air, sev-
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Holy week church services

Easter will be here on April
1, and churches in the area have
shared their plans for services
during Holy Week.
At the Federated Community
Church, there will be a special
service on Thursday, March 29,
starting at 7 p.m.
The Chancel Choir will be
performing during services on
Easter Sunday at both 8 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m.
Risen Son Southern Baptist
Church will be conducting a
sunrise service on Easter Sun-
day at 7 a.m. at 215 Ramsey
Lane, followed by an Easter
Breakfast at the church at
8:30 a.m.
There will also be Sunday
School at 9:30 a.m. and Wor-
ship Hour at 10:45. Please note
there will be no evening service
on Easter Sunday.
St. Francis Catholic Church
will hold Palm Sunday mass
this Saturday evening at 5 p.m.
and again on Sunday at 9 a.m.
Holy Thursday mass will be
at 6 p.m., March 29 with Good
Friday communion at 6 p.m.,
March 30. An Easter vigil will
be held beginning at 8 p.m. on
Saturday, the 31st.
Easter Sunday, mass will be-
gin at 9 a.m.

After school program seeks volunteers

by Mark Dykes
Friday night at Thermopolis
Middle School, the Lights On
Afterschool program hosted a
cribbage tourney, with tables
set up for other games like
checkers and chess. A light
soup supper was also provided,
and players were encouraged to
play against people they didn’t
know and strike up a conversa-
tion during their games.
Julia Scott, the site coordi-
nator with the Lights On pro-
gram, said they are currently
looking for community mem-
bers interested in instructing
a club at the middle school.
Current clubs include art, crib-
bage, cooking, woods, sports,
Makerspace, guitar and Magic:
The Gathering.
Those interested in instruct-
ing a club can choose a topic and
bring their idea to Scott, who
will present it to the students
to gauge how many would be
interested.
Though art is already one
of the clubs, Scott said people
can create clubs for specialized
art styles.
The goal is to have programs
that also provide academic en-
richment. Cooking Is great, be-
cause it takes measurements
into account. Cribbage utilizes
math skills for building hands
and scoring.
Community outreach is one
of the goals for Lights On, Scott
said, and she would really like
to get community members in-
volved to build that relation-
ship with the students so they
can learn about outreach and
community service.
photo by Mark Dykes
Pile it on
People can provide a club for
as little as one day of a particu-
lar week if they choose, but can
also provide that same club one The annual Beer and Brats event at Central Bank and Trust had a good turnout.
day every week. The program Along with the main dish, sides of beans, chips and salads helped the crowd fill
time generally begins around their plates.
3:30 p.m.

Town
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taxed law enforcement system,
suggesting a $50 fine against
people the first time they have
a chicken at large, a $150 for a
second violation and a two-year
ban on having the animals for a
third. As to them being consid-
ered a nuisance, Butcher point-
ed out there are already people
tying up the system and costing
time and resources, and asked if
the council would ever make a
motion to “ban them.”
Council addressed the issue
of enforcement, with the point
raised about law enforcement
already being stretched. It was
mentioned that if a chicken were
to ever get out of its confined area
it would most likely become a
meal for some animal or person
before it could be captured prop-
erly and returned to its owner.
Another concern Butcher ad-
dressed was the noise, noting
that the sound of a chicken reg-
isters at around 60-70 decibels
(db), where a dog bark is around
90db and a train passing through
decibels put out by a chicken to
a babbling brook or a normal lev-
el conversation between people.
Butcher also mentioned chick-
ens kept responsibly would not
create an overpowering smell
and small backyard flocks have
been shown to actually reduce
the possibility of avian diseases.
Council did present concern
that there would be irrespon-
sible owners who get chickens
simply because they could but
then refuse to take care of them.
As to the pros of allowing ur-
ban chickens, Butcher said it
would increase activity among
the young, those with special
needs and the elderly, help fos-
ter community gatherings sim-
ilar to the farmers market and
community garden. There are
additional benefits as well, he
said, such as organic eggs, high
nitrogen fertilizer weed control,
and low environmental impact.
Though there was indica-
tion the council might approve
of utilizing the small requested
determine if there would be an except where they are restricted. lowing the rodeo. Also during the meeting,
allowance for chickens across Council also approved three Also approved was Resolu- Town Engineer Anthony Bar-
town, council also wanted addi- liquor license applications from tion 451. Mayor’s Assistant Fred nett reported the pre-construc-
tional information before mak- Shorty’s Liquor. One is for the Crosby explained the resolution tion meeting for the water line
ing a final decision. The mat- Rocky Mountain Elk Founda- is a shared process with WYDOT, project has been held and Wil-
ter is expected to be taken up tion Banquet on Saturday, April where the town is within the son Brothers has begun moving
at the council’s second meeting 7 at the fair building, the other 1,500 to 5,000 range and receives in equipment. Ground breaking
in April. two were for the Thermopolis $20 per capita for snow remov- on the project is expected in the
In action Tuesday night, coun- Hot Spot Car Rally, as the event al along Sixth Street, Shoshoni, next week.
cil approved the third and final lasts two days – June 16 and 17.
reading of Ordinance 850, which A street closure was approved
allows RT Communications to
put telecommunications lines
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Lindsey Woodward with Hot Springs County Weed and Pest
requested their second mill from the commissioners in prepara-
tion for mosquito season.
Woodward said the plan is not going to change much from last
season with ground crews, two or three aerial sprays plus ground
fogging in certain areas. Of course, a lot of the work is dependent
on how much water we get through the spring.
If residents are having an issue with mosquitos on their prop-
erty, there are portable foggers that are available for loan from
weed and pest.
In a final piece of business, the commissioners agreed to sign a
letter of support for the Hospital District as they apply for a 30-
year loan from the USDA for reconstruction and building of a new
addition to the hospital.
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Thermopolis to host Office of Tourism

by Mark Dykes
During the regular meeting
of Hot Springs Travel and Tour-
ism, Director Amanda Moeller
said Thermopolis will be home to
the Wyoming Office of Tourism
board meeting on Tuesday, April
17 at 8 a.m. She expects many
of the members to stick around
and attend the Travel and Tour-
ism Board meeting, which is the
same day.
Tourism board members will
be coming into town April 16,
and Moeller is putting together
an itinerary for visits they would
like to make. She is also working
to get some of the leaders in the
community together for a dinner
with the visiting board members.
In action at the meeting, the
board chose to renew a billboard
near Wapiti, through Lamar, for
five years at a rate of $440 per
month for the first two years and
$460 for the remaining three.
The rate is an increase from the
$414 per month currently paid,
and the billboard is up for re-
newal in April.
Though a second billboard
outside Worland was also up
for renewal, Moeller noted it
is a narrow board in a location
where people can’t really see it
unless they’re looking for it. It
was decided to do a renewal for
the Worland board on a month-
to-month basis that could be re-
visited later in the year.
Moeller also reported the Keys
to the City campaign ended this
past Sunday. Though two mo-
tels where the key chains were
being distributed were closed
when she was collecting leftover
chains, most did not have many
leftovers.
During Keys to the City,
Moeller said, 2,904 were given
out, 45 were distributed to busi-
nesses and there were 261 left
over. She further added the left-
over chains would not be used
next year, as there was not even
enough for one motel. Her rec-
ommendation was to give the
leftovers to the Thermopolis-Hot
Springs Chamber of Commerce
to be put in visitor bags.
Moeller noted a recent lodging
survey was completed, but she
hadn’t had an opportunity to go
over it. She provided board mem-
bers with the information, to
review for their upcoming work
session on April 4, during which
they will also discuss budget and
special event funding.
Speaking to the recent Gov-
ernor’s Conference, Moeller said
each year has a theme and this
year’s was all about enhancing
the community and quality for
life for citizenry to make for a bet-
ter tourism community. Many
of the workshops and speakers
provided information about civic
pride and community.
One point, she noted, is people
want to be doing what the locals
are doing. For example, visitors
will inevitably make their way to
the hot springs, but might rather
instead want to take advantage
of a river float.
Another key point, she said, is
to have a passion for the commu-
nity. Rather than being negative
about it and causing that nega-
tivity to spread, people should
embrace the attitude of “I love
this town.”
Also during the meeting,
Kevin Skates noted there will
be a public meeting in Worland
at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 14 for
conversation with the Wyoming
State Parks Outdoor Recreation
Office about recreation in the Big
Horn Basin and what activities
will benefit everybody.
Skates also mentioned Hot
Springs State Park is working
with the Red Dirt Master Gar-
deners for an Arbor Day cele-
bration.
Though Arbor Day is April
27, the celebration is May 10 as
the master Gardeners are also
working with the school district
for some activities.
Skates is also working on a
Sounds of Summer concert se-
ries, with five concerts set up
right now and the possibility of
a sixth.

Adopt-a-block to clean up town

by Mark Dykes
Main Street Thermopolis and Big Horn Federal
are teaming up this year to clean up Thermopolis
in recognition of Earth Day with the first Adopt-
a-Block program.
Volunteers are being recruited to clean one
block (one side of the street) between April 1 and
April 22, which is Earth Day. Volunteers can work
with property owners to clean up litter and de-
bris, clean sidewalks and trim weeds, grass, trees
and landscaping.
Shyla Buckner with the bank noted it was Main
Street’s idea initially, but the bank jumped on
board to help advertise it a bit and keep track of
who is cleaning which blocks. This being the first
year of the event, Buckner said they will try to
get as much as they can done, and then increase
that from year to year.

Play Bingo to support the senior class

The Senior Class Parent Com-
mittee will host a Bingo fundraiser
on Sunday, April 8 from 6-8 p.m.
at Thermopolis Middle School.
Two initial Bingo cards and two
meals will be available for $25,
with a menu of walking tacos,
and additional cards are $5 each.
Tickets are available at Storytell-
er, Community Home Health, S
Squared, Thermop Eye Care or
any senior parent.
Proceeds from the event will go
to the Senior Night event follow-
ing graduation.

The
Obscure references
photos by Mark Dykes Churches
of
Thermopolis
Mannequin heads, blankets and sunglasses were among the sights at Hot Springs
County High School for the “Meme Monday” kickoff to Spring Fling this week. Oth-
er themed dress days included a “punk” day and dressing like TV or movie stars.

FEDERATED COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

6th & Big Horn • 864-2524 310 South 6th St. • 864-3171
Pastor Chuck Cooper Pastor Harvey Seidel
Presbyterian-Methodist Associate Pastor Nathan Winters
Sun., 8 AM Sunday Worship Sun., 9:45 AM Sunday School
Sun., 10:30 AM
Sunday Worship Sun., 11 AM Sunday Morning Worship
Sun., 10:30 AM
Children’s Education Sun., 11 AM KDNO Broadcast
Sun., 6:30 PM
Sunday Worship (101.7 FM or livestream
Wed., 4 PM Children’s Education fbcthermopolis.org)
Wed., 6:15 PM
Youth Sun., 6 PM Sunday Evening Service
Wed., 7 PM Bible Study & Youth
HOT SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meetings
1102 Broadway • 864-3321, 864-5619
Pastor Daryl Lottman RISEN SON SOUTHERN BAPTIST
Sun., 9:30 AM Sunday School
342 Amoretti St. • 864-4115
Sun., 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service
Pastor Brian Johnson
Wed., 6:30 PM Wednesday Evening Sun., 9:30 AM Sunday School
Bible Study Sun., 10:45 AM Sunday Morning
Service
LIVING WATERS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sun., 6 PM Evening Service
318 North 8th St. • 864-3677 Wed., 6 PM Awana
Pastor Mike Muench Wed., 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting
Sun., 9 AM Adult Sunday School Wed., 6:30 PM Youth Groups
Sun., 10:30 AM Sunday Morning
Worship with RIVER OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP
Children’s Ministries 319 Broadway • 864-3452
Wed., 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Pastors Joe & Rachel Moon
Study with Sun., 9 AM Adult Bible Study
Children’s Ministries Sun., 10:30 AM Worship Service
Wed., 6:30 PM Bible Study
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Thurs., 9 AM Ladies Bible Study
801 Arapahoe St. • 864-2458 Thurs., 6:30 PM Home Group
sfthermop.droppages.com (645 Clark)
1st Sat., 8 AM Weekday Mass Sat., 8 AM Men’s Breakfast
Sat., 5 PM Sunday Mass & Bible Study
Sat., 3:30 PM Confession SET FREE CHURCH OF THERMOPOLIS
Sun., 9 AM Sunday Mass 810 Park St. • (307) 867-2315
Tue.-Fri., 8 AM Wednesday Mass Minister Frank Robbins
Fri., Noon Confession
Sun., 9:30 AM Sunday School
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sun., 10:45 AM Worship Service
642 Arapahoe St. • 864-3629 Wed., 7 PM Wednesday Bible Study

Peace Joy Love

Rev. Joe Galligan,
Rev. Lin Davenport, Rev. Ron Phillips
Sun., 9:00 AM Sunday School
Sun., 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist Service
Public notices
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PUBLICATION OF GROSS SALARIES $19,458.00 Clerical / Secretarial, High School mission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby
$53,650.00 $73,108.00 $21,759.00 given that a public hearing is scheduled regard-
HOT SPRINGS COUNTY SCHOOL Teacher: PE and Health, High School $39,651.00 $61,410.00 ing the Amended Application of Rocky Mountain
DISTRICT NO. 1 $45,250.00 $45,250.00 Clerical / Secretarial, Middle / Jr. High Power (RMP or the Company) for an Order ap-
March-18 Teacher: PE and Health, Middle / Jr. High $28,764.00 proving nontraditional ratemaking related to wind
$64,750.00 $27,631.00 $56,395.00 repowering, and upon the interventions of the Of-
Pursuant to Wyoming Statute 21-3-110 - Duties $52,050.00 $116,800.00 Clerical / Secretarial, Elementary fice of Consumer Advocate, Wyoming Industrial
of Board of Trustees - Individual yearly gross sal-
Teacher: PE and Health, Elementary $27,631.00 Energy Consumers, Northern Laramie Energy Al-
ary payments shall be published only once March $45,950.00 $45,950.00 $13,744.00 $41,375.00 liance, Interwest Energy Alliance, Rocky Moun-
of each year. Teacher: Vocational Education Clerical / Special Services tain Sheep Company, The Overland Trail Cattle
Each individual annual gross salary shall be $1,800.00 $32,134.00 Company, Anadarko Land Corp., Southland Roy-
identified by category and each individual salary $50,650.00 $21,759.00 $53,893.00 alty Company, and Rock Creek Wind, LLC. The
shall be published as a gross dollar amount with- $60,000.00 $112,450.00 Clerical /Transportation public hearing is set to commence on Mon-
out identification other than by category. Counselor, General $15,465.00 $15,465.00 day, April 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commis-
$63,050.00 $63,050.00 Operations and Maintenance sion’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren
Categories are: Counselor, High School $55,300.00 Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
$57,700.00 $57,700.00 $39,651.00
Superintendent Librarian, High School $25,618.00 RMP is a public utility, as defined in Wyo. Stat.
$146,999.00 $146,999.00 $- $- $26,606.00 §37-1-101(a)(vi)(C), providing retail electric public
Special Education Director Aide, Library / Media $29,629.00 utility service under Certificates of Public Conve-
$94,578.00 $94,578.00 $9,550.00 $29,211.00 nience and Necessity (CPCN) issued by the Com-
Principal, High School $7,810.00 $41,386.00 mission. RMP is subject to the Commission’s ju-
$96,150.00 $96,150.00 $19,081.00 $36,441.00 $28,793.00 risdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. §37-2-112.
Principal, Middle School Teacher: Special Education $29,629.00
$96,150.00 $96,150.00 $49,700.00 $37,563.00 On June 30, 2017, the Company submitted an
Principal, Elementary $51,400.00 $25,263.00 Application together with testimony, and exhib-
$88,350.00 $88,350.00 $47,000.00 $10,360.00 its requesting the Commission grant CPCNs to
Early Childhood Specialist $47,100.00 $15,441.00 $394,450.00 construct, or approval to acquire, four new Wyo-
$63,250.00 $63,250.00 $60,500.00 Transportation Director ming wind resources with a total capacity of 860
Kinder-Boost $47,700.00 $66,500.00 $66,500.00 megawatts (MW) (collectively called the Wind Proj-
$53,050.00 $53,050.00 $53,700.00 Bus Driver ects). The Company’s Application indicated that
Teacher: Elementary, Kindergarten $69,900.00 $427,000.00 $18,017.00 it would update the requested CPCN in January
$46,650.00 Speech Language Pathologist $6,006.00 2018 based on the results of the 2017 request for
$45,250.00 $67,500.00 $18,451.00 proposals process.
$43,376.00 $135,276.00 $61,200.00 $128,700.00 $19,537.00
Teacher: Elementary, First Grade Occupational Therapist $15,014.00 On January 16, 2018, the Company supplement-
$45,250.00 $64,700.00 $64,700.00 $9,334.00 ed the Application with testimony and exhibits
$45,250.00 $90,500.00 School Psychologist / Psych. Technician $25,760.00 after having identified the specific Wind Projects
Teacher: Elementary, Second Grade $68,530.00 $68,530.00 $18,451.00 through the request for proposal process, which
$45,250.00 School Nurse $9,768.00 supplement increased the proposed total capac-
$45,500.00 $52,050.00 $52,050.00 $9,860.00 ity from 860 megawatts (MW) to approximately
$50,450.00 $141,200.00 Teacher's Aide $9,390.00 $159,588.00 1171 MW. RMP requests CPCNs for four identi-
Teacher: Elementary, Third Grade $17,429.00 Bus Aides fied Wyoming wind resources, for the following:
$45,950.00 $15,548.00 $6,945.00 [i] a new 400 MW Cedar Springs Wind Project;
$55,550.00 $15,279.00 $18,017.00 [ii] a new 500 MW TB Flats I and II Wind Project;
$39,176.00 $140,676.00 $15,279.00 $6,945.00 [iii] the new 110 MW McFadden Ridge II Wind
Teacher: Elementary, Fourth Grade $18,059.00 $7,162.00 Project; and, [iv] the new 161 MW Uinta Wind
$50,850.00 $18,624.00 $8,102.00 Project. RMP also supplemented its Application
$47,350.00 $15,279.00 $14,324.00 to requests additional CPCNs to construct addi-
$57,750.00 $155,950.00 $16,951.00 $14,107.00 tional transmission resources necessary to inter-
Teacher: Elementary, Multiple Grades $21,491.00 $11,575.00 connect four identified Wyoming wind resources
$45,000.00 $18,624.00 $2,822.00 $89,999.00 for the following [v] the Cedar Spring Wind Proj-
$51,350.00 $96,350.00 $15,518.00 Mechanic ect; [vi] the McFadden Ridge II Wind Project: in-
Teacher: Elementary, Fifth Grade $16,235.00 $47,713.00 $47,713.00 stall a new three-breaker 230 kV point of inter-
$46,650.00 $7,650.00 Clerical / Secretarial, Central Office connection ring-bus substation on the High Plains
$48,750.00 $10,756.00 $41,635.00 to Foote Creek 230 kV transmission line; and [vii]
$48,650.00 $144,050.00 $13,591.00 $40,773.00 the Uinta Wind Project.
Teacher: Elementary, Sixth Grade $6,922.00 $32,239.00
$70,450.00 $18,146.00 $8,869.00 In addition, RMP also requests the Commis-
$45,500.00 $6,704.00 $35,579.00 $159,095.00 sion approve the Company’s proposed ratemak-
$45,950.00 $161,900.00 $16,235.00 Food Service Staff ing treatment under Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-121 for
Teacher: Business/Technology $15,758.00 $18,131.00 the Wind and Transmission Projects which are
$45,500.00 $45,500.00 $15,279.00 $12,732.00 expected to cost approximately $2 billion. The
Teacher: Language Arts $15,757.00 $9,260.00 Company also requests approval of its proposed
$52,300.00 $15,279.00 $12,274.00 ratemaking treatment for the investment in the
$53,450.00 $16,473.00 $13,330.00 Wind and Transmission Projects, in accordance
$47,600.00 $13,675.00 $6,945.00 with Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-121.
$52,500.00 $16,473.00 $393,014.00 $19,317.00
$63,950.00 $269,800.00 Head Coach $18,728.00 $110,717.00 This is not a complete description of RMP’s
Teacher: Foreign Language $4,500.00 Crossing Guards supplemented Application. Interested persons
$25,792.00 $25,792.00 $6,075.00 $7,379.00 may inspect the entire supplemented Applica-
Teacher: Extracurricular Assignments $2,812.50 $5,968.00 tion at RMP’s Wyoming offices and at the Com-
$2,925.00 $2,812.50 $5,697.00 mission’s offices in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during
$24,922.00 $3,262.50 $7,596.00 $26,640.00 regular business hours. The Application may also
$5,400.00 $4,725.00 Computer / Network Technician be reviewed on line at http://www.pacificorp.com.
$450.00 $5,850.00 $35,998.00
$675.00 $8,100.00 $61,327.00 $97,325.00 All interested persons are encouraged to at-
$10,350.00 $2,812.50 Auditorium Technician tend the public hearing which will be conducted
$8,100.00 $7,211.00 $35,998.00 $35,998.00 in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative
$1,800.00 $7,200.00 Computer Literacy Lab/Math Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service
$2,250.00 $5,850.00 $- $- Commission Rules and Special Regulations. In-
$1,125.00 $2,812.50 Instructional Facilitator terested persons may appear and be heard, either
$4,500.00 $5,625.00 $9,549.00 $9,549.00 in person or through counsel, as provided by Com-
$1,800.00 $4,725.00 After School Program/Lights On mission Rule.
$2,475.00 $66,772.00 $2,362.50 $54,600.00
Teacher: Science $7,650.00 $3,453.00 The Commission’s hearings are open to all per-
$57,928.00 $3,487.50 $87,873.50 $6,408.00 sons. If you wish to attend the hearing and you
$62,550.00 Assistant Coach $5,137.00 require reasonable accommodation for a disability,
$63,250.00 $1,912.50 $7,488.00 please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427
$66,650.00 $250,378.00 $1,912.50 $5,717.00 (Voice or TTY) in Cheyenne during regular busi-
Teacher: Social Studies $1,912.50 $7,488.00 ness hours or write them at 2515 Warren Avenue,
$45,500.00 $4,275.00 $6,164.00 Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make
$45,250.00 $90,750.00 $1,912.50 $6,945.00 arrangements. Communications impaired per-
Teacher: Mathematics $1,912.50 $16,515.00 $119,915.00 sons may also contact the Commission by access-
$52,300.00 $1,912.50 Total Salaries $6,286,728.00 ing Wyoming Relay (TTY) by dialing 711. Please
$46,200.00 $4,162.50 mention Docket No. 20000-520-EA-17 (Record
$55,773.00 $4,837.50 Pub. March 22, 2018 No. 8287 No. 14781) in your correspondence. If you wish
$63,250.00 $4,162.50 to listen to the hearing scheduled in this matter
$46,200.00 $263,723.00 $4,162.50 go to http://psc.wy.us at the appropriate time and
Teacher: Other Secondary $5,287.50 PUBLIC NOTICE SETTING follow the instructions to connect to the hearing.
$70,150.00 $70,150.00 $4,837.50 PUBLIC HEARING
Teacher: Music, General $4,162.50 $47,362.50 Dated: March 19, 2018.
$47,600.00 $47,600.00 Business Manager Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Pro-
Teacher: Art, General $85,828.00 $85,828.00 cedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Com- Pub. March 22 & 29, 2018 No. 8292

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Hot Springs County
Cemetery District
Monument Hill Cemetery
Expansion
Sealed Bids for the construction of Monument
Hill Cemetery Expansion Project will be re-
ceived by Hot Springs County Cemetery Dis-
trict, at the office of the Hot Springs County
Cemetery District until 2:00 pm local time on
March 30, 2018 at which time the Bids received
will be “publicly” opened and read.
The project generally consists of, but is not
necessarily limited to, the following major items:
All labor equipment and materials required
for the excavation, rock removal and site prepa-
ration of the eastern expansion area of the Mon-
ument Hill Cemetery as shown on the project
drawings. The approximate area is up to 279
feet x 400 feet, approximately 2.6± acres. The
work includes:
1. Topsoil removal, stockpile and replace-
ment. Estimated depth 6 inches.
2. Existing soil excavation, up to 8 feet be-
low existing grade, removal and disposal
of rocks in excess of 6” and other over-
sized materials.
3. Rip, removal, and on-site processing
(crushing by dozer tracks) of existing trav-
ertine rock.
4. Placement of processed soils and crushed
travertine rock in the excavated area, to
provide a suitable cemetery area for fu-
ture use.
5. Re-placement of stockpiled topsoil.
6. Final surface grading to conform and
match the existing site contours, main-
tain positive drainage.
Bids will be received for a single prime Con-
tract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis, with a
Base Bid with additive alternative bid items as
indicated in the Bid Form.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents
is: Morrison-Maierle, 1402 Stampede Avenue,
Cody, WY 82414; Attn.: Frank Page, PE; Phone:
307.527.1117; e-mail: fpage@m-m.net. Prospec-
tive Bidders may examine the Bidding Docu-
ments at the Issuing Office on Mondays through
Fridays between the hours of 8:00 to 5:00 and
may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from
the QuestCDN as described below.
The Contract Documents consisting of the Proj-
ect Manual may be viewed by either electronic
documents on-line or as a hard copy at the office
of Morrison-Maierle, 1402 Stampede Avenue,
Cody, WY 82414. The “Bid Proposal Packet”
is required to bid and is only available online at
QuestCDN. 1. Electronic Transfer - Complete
electronic Project Plans, Project Manual and “Bid
Proposal Packet” are available at the Morrison-
Maierle, Inc. website www.m-m.net, by clicking
on the “Projects Bidding” link and selecting this
project from the project list, which will direct you
to QuestCDN. To purchase and download the
project documents in .pdf format and be placed
on the planholder’s list, click “Download Project
PDF” and sign on to www.QuestCDN.com. Plan
documents and “Bid Proposal Packet” can be
downloaded for a fee of twenty dollars ($30.00).
Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or
email “info@questcdn.com” for assistance in the
free membership, registration, downloading, and
working with this digital project information.
Pub. March 8, 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8277
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND
FINAL SETTLEMENT
FOR THE
PIONEER HOME HEATING SYSTEMS COR-
RECTION PROJECT
AT
THERMOPOLIS, HOT SPRINGS COUNTY,
WYOMING
Notice is hereby given that the State of Wyo-
ming, State Construction Department, has ac-
cepted as complete, according to plans, specifi-
cations, and rules governing the same, the work
performed under that certain Service Contract
05SC0277220, between the State of Wyoming,
State Construction Department and A. Pleas-
ant Construction, Inc., whose address is P.O.
Box 939, Green River, Wyoming 82935 for the
work performed, materials, equipment, or tools
furnished or used and services rendered for the
substantial completion of the Pioneer Home
Heating Systems Correction Project, at the Wyo-
ming Pioneer Home, Thermopolis, Hot Springs
County, Wyoming. The contractor is entitled to
final settlement therefore; that the Department
of Administration and Information will cause
said Contractor to be paid the full amount due
him under said contract on April 25, 2018. The
date of the first publication is March 15, 2018.
Pub. March 15, 22 & 29, 2018 No. 8279
NOTICE OF DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN
THE TRUST OF T.F. KINSEY AND FERN
KINSEY:
You are hereby notified that Gary Kinsey,
Successor Trustee (“Trustee”), of The Revocable
Trust of T. F. Kinsey and Fern Kinsey, Dated
May 31, 2002, as amended (“Trust”), intends
and has initiated pursuit of appropriate actions
to have the assets of the Trust distributed. The
Trust is an inter vivos trust created by T.F. Kin-
sey and Fern Kinsey, (“Grantors”), and became
irrevocable upon the date of the demise of the
T.F. Kinsey, or July 25, 2016.
TAKE NOTICE THAT, any person or entity
having claims against the Trust and or the as-
sets thereof, are required to file their claims with
Counsel for the Trust at the following address:
Charles S. Chapin
Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, P.C.
159 N. Wolcott, Suite 400
Casper, WY 82601 NOTICE OF SALE
within 120 days of the last date of publication
of this Notice of Distribution of Trust.
TAKE ADDITIONAL NOTICE THAT any
person desiring to commence a judicial proceed-
ing to contest the validity of the Trust is required
to file a complaint challenging the validity of
the Trust with the State of Wyoming District
Court, 5th Judicial District, Washakie County,
Wyoming, Washakie County District Court, P.O.
Box 862, Worland, Wyoming 82401, within 120
days of the last date of publication of this Notice
of Distribution of Trust.
If any person or entity fails to file his/her/
its claim, or to commence a judicial proceeding
to contest the validity of the Trust within the
stated 120 day period, such individual or entity
shall be forever prohibited from making a claim
against the Trust and/or the assets thereof, or
commencing any judicial proceeding challeng-
ing the validity of The Revocable Trust of T. F.
Kinsey and Fern Kinsey, Dated May 31, 2002,
as amended.
DATED this 6th day of March, 2018.
/s/_____________________________
Charles S. Chapin, Atty. #5-1965
Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, PC
159 N. Wolcott, Suite 400
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 265-0700
(307) 266-2306 Fax
Pub. March 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8280
NOTICE OF SALE
There is a 2001 Dodge Durango Maroon
VIN# 1B4HS28N31F581532 will be sold at
Sheriff’s public auction on the front steps of the
Hot Springs County Courthouse on 4/10/2018
at 11:00 a.m. This sale is to satisfy abandoned
vehicle costs against Tyler R. Hageman on the
above listed vehicle by Specialty Towing in the
amount of $10,130.00.
Pub. March 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8285
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF HOT SPRINGS
COUNTY, WYOMING
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER )
OF THE ESTATE ) FILED
) MAR 12 2018
OF ) Probate No. P18-7
) September 30, 1993.
KATHLEEN A. BARTON, )
deceased. )
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Johnny
Barton has made application to the above Court
as provided in WS §2-1-205 for decree in the es-
tate of Kathleen A. Barton, deceased, District
Court of Hot Springs County, Wyoming, Fifth
Judicial district, Probate No. 2018-7, establish-
ing his right and title to the following described
real property located in Hot Springs County,
Wyoming.
Lot 13, in Block 11, of McManigal’s Addition
to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs
County, Wyoming
All of Lot 14, the West 1/2 of Lt 15, the North
40’ of the East 1/2 of Lot 15 and the North 40’
of the West /12 of Lot 16, all in Block 11, Mc-
Manigal’s addition to the Town of Thermopo-
lis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming
The South 100 feet of the East Half of Lot
15 and South 100 feet of the West Half of
Lot 16 and the East half of Lot 16, Block 11,
McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of
Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Further, said Applicant has made application
for decree establishing his right to the following
personal property of Kathleen A. Barton:
Mobile Home - 1980 Medallion 16’ x 76’ DE-
CAL # 473
Mobile Home - 2004 Schult 16’ x 76’ DECAL
# 228
Said application is filed in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial
District at the Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Courthouse, and any dispute as to the facts as
presented in that application should be filed
within one week of the date of last publication
hereof, at which time the real property of dece-
dent described above and located in Hot Springs
County, Wyoming, will be set over to Johnny
Barton as his sole and separate property.
Public notices
DATED this 12th day of March, 2018.
/s/______________________________
Michael S. Messenger, WSB #5-
1438
Messenger & Overfield, P.C.
Attorney for Petitioner
P.O. Box 111
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-5541
Pub. March 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8281
There is a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Burgundy
VIN# 1GNEK13T51R150542 will be sold at
Sheriff’s public auction on the front steps of the
Hot Springs County Courthouse on 4/10/2018
at 11:00 a.m. This sale is to satisfy abandoned
vehicle costs against Donny Reynolds on the
above listed vehicle by Specialty Towing in the
amount of $15,332.60.
Pub. March 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8284
MONA RAE FEDRIZZI, DECEASED
MONA RAE FEDRIZZI LIVING TRUST, dat-
ed September 30, 1993
CAROL K. LARSON and JAMES E. LARSON,
Successor Trustees
NOTICE OF INTENT OF TRUSTEES TO
DISTRIBUTE TRUST ASSETS
NOTICE OF LIMITATION ON ACTION BY
CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID
DECEDENT AND/OR HER TRUST ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that on February
6, 2018, MONA RAE FEDRIZZI, also known as
MONA R. FEDRIZZI, died in Thermopolis, Hot
Springs County, Wyoming. You are hereby no-
tified that at the time of her death, CAROL K.
LARSON and JAMES E. LARSON are the suc-
cessor Trustees of the MONA RAE FEDRIZZI
LIVING TRUST, dated September 30, 1993.
It is the intent of the Trustees to distribute
the Trust property as set forth in the Trust.
Any creditor or other claimant shall make
his or her claim, in writing, to the Trustees at
the Winter Law Firm, PO Box 633, Riverton WY
82501, within one hundred twenty (120) days of
the date of the first publication of this notice.
Pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §4-10-507, any
creditor failing to file a claim, or person failing
to commence a judicial proceeding to contest the
validity of the Trust or the proposed distribution
by the Trustees within the time provided, shall
be forever prohibited from making any claim
against the assets of the Trust or commencing
any proceeding against MONA RAE FEDRIZZI
or the MONA RAE FEDRIZZI, LIVING TRUST,
dated September 30, 1993.
DATED this 15th day of March 2018.
__________________________
William T. Winter, Attorney
for the MONA RAE FEDRIZZI,
LIVING TRUST, dated
Pub. March 15 & 22, 2018 No. 8286
Sealed Bid Request
Hot Springs County School District No. 1 is
seeking sealed bids for furnishing unleaded gas-
oline and dyed diesel fuels for the Joint Fuel Fa-
cility in Thermopolis per listed items and speci-
fications. The specification, bid forms and other
pertinent information may be obtained from the
Business Office, 415 Springview, Thermopolis,
Wyoming 82443 or by contacting Jerry Bowman,
Transportation Supervisor, 307-864-6600.
Please return one copy of the complet-
ed quote by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 10,
2018, to:
Hot Spring County School District No. 1
Attn: Business Office
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Returned bids must be sealed and marked
“Fuel Bid” on the outside of the envelope.
Hot Springs County School District No. 1 re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids and the
right to waive any irregularities in the bids or
bidding procedures. Awarding of the bids will
take place at the regularly scheduled Board of
Trustees meeting on April 17, 2018, at 6:30 pm
in the Board Room, 415 Springview, Thermopo-
lis, Wyoming 82443. A letter awarding the bid
will be mailed to successful bidders.
/s/ Clay Van Antwerp
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Pub. March 22 & 29, 2018 No. 8289
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
Pursuant to Section 16-6-116, Wyoming Stat-
utes, 1982 republished edition as amended, no-
tice is hereby given to all interested parties that
Hot Springs County Commissioners intend to
make a final payment to Redd Roofing - Wyo-
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ming, P.O. Box 946, Powell, Wyoming, for the
Hot Springs County School Senior Center Re-
Roof in Thermopolis, Wyoming. This project is
being accepted subject to any items remaining
to be done by the contractor, pursuant to the No-
tice of Substantial Completion and attachments
thereto. Any person who asserts a claim or lien
upon this project who, for any reason, protests
final settlement and payment to the contractor
shall make such protest in writing, addressed to
Hot springs County Commissioners, 415 Arap-
ahoe Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming 82443 and
must deliver said protest on or before the date
provided for final payment. The contractor, Redd
Roofing - Wyoming, is entitled to final settle-
ment upon the 41 st day, after the first publica-
tion of this notice. Hot Springs County will pay
to Redd Roofing - Wyoming, the full amount due
under the contract for all completed work, less
only such amount as is necessary to cover pend-
ing claims, repairs and/or unfinished work. This
notice does not relieve Redd Roofing - Wyoming
and the sureties on its bond from any claims for
work or labor done or materials or supplies fur-
nished in execution of the contract.
_________________________________
Hot Springs County Commissioners
Pub. March 22, 29 & April 5, 2018 No. 8290
Sealed Bid Request
Hot Springs County School District No. 1 is
seeking sealed bids for the dairy items listed on
the Dairy Product Bid Quote for the 2018-2019
school year. The specification, bid forms, and
other pertinent information may be obtained
from the Business Office, 415 Springview, Ther-
mopolis, Wyoming 82443 or contact Mr. Chaun-
cy Johnson, business manager at 307-864-6580.
Please send one copy of the completed
quote by 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 10,
2018, to:
Hot Spring County School District No. 1
Attn: Business Office
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Bids must be sealed and marked “Dairy Bid”
on the outside of the envelope.
Sealed bids must include paid delivery charge
to us. Signature on the attached quote by an au-
thorized representative shall be your guarantee
of delivery F.O.B. destination:
Thermopolis High School Cafeteria, Ther-
mopolis Middle School Cafeteria, and Ralph
Witters Elementary School Cafeteria
Hot Springs County School District No. 1 re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids and the
right to waive any irregularities in the bids or
bidding procedures. Awarding of the bids will
take place at the regularly scheduled Board of
Trustees meeting on April 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Board Room, 415 Springview, Thermopo-
lis, Wyoming. A letter awarding the bid will be
mailed to successful bidders.
/s/ Clay Van Antwerp
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Pub. March 22 & 29, 2018 No. 8288
NOTICE
In compliance with sections 311 and 312 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
To-Know Act, passed by the United States Con-
gress in November 1986, all current Material
Safety Data Sheets submitted by facilities in Hot
Springs County are available for public review,
upon request, at the Law Enforcement Center
at 417 Arapaho Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming,
Monday through Friday, (except holidays), be-
tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Pub. March 22, 2018 No. 8291
Town Hall Meeting Public Forum
Hot Springs County Memorial
Hospital Addition and Renovation
Project and USDA Application
Please join us on
March 27, 2018 at 5:00pm in the County
Government Annex Building at:
117 N. 4th St., Thermopolis
A public meeting for comments will
be held to review Hot Springs County
Memorial Hospital’s plan to file an
application for Federal Assistance
with the USDA Rural Development
Community Facilities Loan and/
or Grant program for renovation of
existing facility.
Hot Springs County Memorial
Hospital
150 E. Arapahoe St.
Thermopolis, WY 82443
www.hscmh.org
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TACO Tuesdays at the
VFW, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Taco
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SOup and dessert included.
Benefits the VFW. See you
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KNIGHTS of Columbus
beef raffle drawing. 4 equal
portions. Winners drawn
on April 8. Contact any KC
member or Lambert, 864-
4169, Dan 864-2243. 3/22
40 ft. container for sale.
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Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Lane 5
190 South. 3/22
DEAL of the week at White
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Pets
New sights, smells and
activities are always fun
to explore, but don’t forget
your furry pals want to be
huggably clean! Heaven
Scent Grooming has ap-
pointments available. Call
921-9567. tfc
Vehicles
PAYING for unprepared
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Miscellaneous
SPRING craft show at Circle
J Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyo.,
this Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Live crafts, food and ven-
dors. Join us for some fun. 82401, 800-570-3281. 3/22
LIONS Club Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. Sun., April 1 (No
Foolin’!), HS State Park, 2
p.m. 4 age groups, prizes
for all ages. 3/22
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Miscellaneous
MAGIC Show, Fri., April13,
7 p.m. at the auditorium.
Advance tickets - $10 for
adults, $5 for students. Fam-
ily friendly show. Proceeds
benefit the HSC Senior
Center. 3/29
DISH TV $59.99 for 190
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LIONS Club Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. Sun., April 1 (No
Foolin’!), HS State Park, 2
p.m. 4 age groups, prizes
for all ages. 3/22
MAGIC Show, Fri., April13,
7 p.m. at the auditorium.
Advance tickets - $10 for
adults, $5 for students. Family
friendly show. Proceeds ben-
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I mow lawns all summer
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921-0395. tfc
MAGIC Show, Fri., April13,
7 p.m. at the auditorium.
Advance tickets - $10 for
adults, $5 for students. Family
friendly show. Proceeds ben-
efit the HSC Senior Center.
is now doing bids for spring
SERVICEMEN from Western
Appliance will be in Thermop-
olis once a week to service
your appliances. We also will
pick up your snow blowers
or leaf blowers for service
and repair. Call or write 711
S. Railway Ave., Worland,
LIONS Club Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. Sun., April 1 (No
Foolin’!), HS State Park, 2
p.m. 4 age groups, prizes
for all ages. 3/22
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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open discussion, 7 p.m.,
cottage – 1020 S. Sixth);
(Monday lunch bunch –
closed/noon, Friday book
study, 8 p.m., church – Big
Horn/Main). 7/26
NARCOTICS Anonymous
meetings Tuesdays, Sat-
urdays, 7 p.m., water treat-
ment cottage, 1020 S. Sixth.
921-2393. 6/21
MAGIC Show, Fri., April13,
7 p.m. at the auditorium.
Advance tickets - $10 for
adults, $5 for students.
Family friendly show. Pro-
ceeds benefit the HSC
Senior Center. 3/29
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promote the purchase or
sale of any product, service,
company or individual who
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LIONS Club Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. Sun., April 1 (No
Foolin’!), HS State Park, 2
p.m. 4 age groups, prizes
Opportunities
FRIENDS of the Library’s
Spring Book and Bake Sale
is coming up on April 13 and
14. Book donations may be
taken to the armory during
regular business hours from
now until April 12. 3/22
MAGIC Show, Fri., April13,
7 p.m. at the auditorium.
Advance tickets - $10 for
adults, $5 for students.
Family friendly show. Pro-
ceeds benefit the HSC
Senior Center. 3/29
BILL Smith Colt Starting
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March 29 - April 1, Ther-
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GOING to the health fair?
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Opportunities
LIONS Club Annual Easter
Egg Hunt. Sun., April 1 (No
Foolin’!), HS State Park, 2
p.m. 4 age groups, prizes
for all ages. 3/22
Employment
HOT Springs State Park is
now accepting applications
for summer positions for
park maintenance & Bath
House Attendant. Park
maintenance duties include
mowing, weeding, flower
garden maintenance, paint-
ing & trash removal. Bath
House Attendant will serve
as a receptionist at the front
desk and clean restrooms,
shelters & the Bath House.
Applicants must be 18 years
of age or older and have
a valid Wyomings Driver’s
License. Salary range is
from $9.50-$10.50. Go to
ATTP99-07893-Seasonal-
Hot Springs State Park.
Must apply online. 3/29
PART-time job with flexible
hours? Days Inn is hiring a
bar swamper (cleaner). Pick
up an application from the
front desk. 3/22
TEACHING position open
at NW BOCES in Ther-
mopolis: K-8 certification
through Wyoming PTSB;
Elementary and/or Special
through June 30, 2018;
great benefits; excellent
team; terrific academic
and behavioral outcomes.
Work with youth placed in
dential Treatment program.
Applications onlinewww.
nwboces or pick up at 250 E.
Arapahoe. Call 864-2171. and hold a valid drivers
3/22
WYOMING Counseling
Service, PC has an immedi-
ate mental health therapist
position open in Riverton/
Lander, Wyo. Position is
full-time. Must be eligible
for credentialing with the
Wyoming Mental Health
Professions Licensing
Board. A master’s degree
or a bachelor’s degree in the
human services field with
a minimum of provisional
license eligibility. Reloca-
tion Assistance Available.
Pay DOE. Please send
resume’ with professional
references to: jhouse@
wyocounselingservices.
com. 3/22
HOUSEKEEPERS needed
at Days Inn. Pick up an ap-
plication at the front desk.
3/22
THERMOPOLIS Rehabili-
tation and Wellness is look-
ing for a bath aide. Minimum
requirement is CNA license.
Pick up an application or call
864-5591. 3/22
PART-time bartender want-
ed at The Q Lounge. Start-
ing immediately. Evening
hours. Please apply at the
3/22
DAYS Inn Safari Club is
looking for a prep cook. Pick
up an application at the front
desk. 3/22
Employment
TACO John’s is hiring! We
have full-time & part-time
openings. Please stop in
foran application and ask
for Kristi. tfc
THERMOPOLIS Rehab
and Wellness is looking for a
housekeeper/laundry assis-
tant. Pick up an application
at 1210 Canyon Hills Rd.,
864-5591. 3/22
RECENT wage increase.
Now hiring direct care resi-
dential aides at NW BOCES.
Variety of shifts: afternoon,
evening, overnight, and
weekends. Work with youth
in a school and treatment
program. Training provided.
Work with a team making
a difference in the lives of
at-risk youth ages 5-14.
Application available at 250
E. Arapahoe or online www.
nwboces.com. Must be at
least 21 years of age, have
a diploma or GED, and pass
background checks. Call
864-2171 for more informa-
tion. 4/5
NEED extra cash? Days
Inn is looking for a waitress.
Applications can be picked
up at the front desk. 3/22
THE Hot Springs County
Assessor’s Office is now
taking applications for full-
time employment. We are
looking for an enthusiastic
individual with excellent
customer service skills
and a positive attitude. All
applicants should be profi-
cient with Microsoft Office
software, especially Access,
Excel and Word. Applicants
must be physically able to
conduct on-site inspections
of properties countywide
license. You will also be ex-
pected to obtain certification
as a Property Tax Appraiser
through the Wyoming De-
partment of Revenue so
travel out of town for up to
one week will be required.
Preference will be given
to those applicants with
a background in ArcMap.
Please email a letter of inter-
est and a resume to asses-
sor@hscounty.com or send
to 415 Arapahoe Street,
Thermopolis, WY 82443
no later than March 30,
2018. For further informa-
at the email address listed
above or call 864-3414. Hot
Springs County is an equal
opportunity employer. 3/29
WE could have the perfect
job for you. Days Inn is
hiring for an Athletic Club
Attendant. Stop by for an
application. 3/22
EMPLOYMENT
RNs/LPNs/CNAs • Hire on Bonus
$4,000 for RNs • $2,000 for LPNs
$1,000 for CNAs
Apply online at www.thermopolisrehabilitationandwellness.com
Classified
Employment
HOT Springs County Senior
Center is seeking a friendly,
energetic, self-starter for the
Office Manager position.
Must be organized, possess
excellent computer and
phone skills, and be able to
maintain accurate records of
all Center activities, as well
as dispatching public trans-
portation. Pre-employment
drug test is required. Please
bring resume and apply in
person at the Hot Springs
County Senior Citizens
Center at 206 Senior Ave.
HSC Senior Citizens Cen-
ter is an equal opportunity
employer. 3/22
DAYS Inn Safari Club is
hiring a bartender. Pick up
your application at the front
desk. 3/22
CAPTEL is a leading tele-
phone marketing company
representing America’s
top business and profes-
sional associations. We
have openings for Client-
Telephone Representa-
tives who are well spoken
and interested in politics,
current affairs and sales.
CAPTEL offers an excel-
lent base hourly wage,
generous incentive plan, a
great office environment,
and, the opportunity to grow
your career with a national
company that is committed
to expanding its operations
in Thermopolis. For an
application and for further
information, visit Heather
Hayes at CAPTEL’s office
located at 342 Broadway.
You may also call 864-2122
or email at hhayes@captel.
net. CAPTEL is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
www.captel.net. 3/22
HIRING seasonal roust-
about worker. 864-5103. for your protection!
3/29
LAS Fuentes is looking for
a server to join our team.
Pick up an application at
530 Arapahoe. tfc
H OT S p r i n g s C o u n ty
School District No. 1 is
accepting applications for
the following head high
school coaching positions
for the 2018-2019 seasons:
Golf, Girls’ Basketball,
Boys’ Basketball, Wrestling,
Track and Field. Applicants
must meet PTSB certifica-
tion requirements. Submit
your letter of interest and
resume, including three
references with their con-
tact information, online at
www.hotsprings1.org, Em-
ployment Tab. Application
deadline is April 3. 3/29
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Employment Rentals
BANK of Thermopolis is OFFICE space for rent. 316
seeking applications for a Broadway. Call 864-3215.
full-time teller. Candidates 3/29
should be detailed oriented,
possess excellent customer STORAGE units available.
services skills, ability to River Storage, 104 Warren.
multi-task and proficient with Call 307-259-0683. tfc
customers. Experience pre-
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maintenance. One-year
dry facilities on site. Owner
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