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Having eyes on the ground
could have a two-fold advan-
tage keeping people from doing
things they shouldnt due to the
visibility of marked vehicles and
they will be able to report back
to main operations if there really
is an emergency or if someone
suspicious is really just a family
having a picnic in an area they
shouldnt be in.
The committee is going to ap-
proach the county commission-
ers about supplementing the cost
of fuel for those days to help al-
leviate strain on the individual
budgets.
Fred Crosby, assistant to the
mayor, was in attendance at the
meeting and elded some ques-
tions that would need to be un-
der the purvey of the Town of
Thermopolis rather than Hot
Springs County.
One of the questions for Cros-
by was the need for extra dump-
sters around the downtown area,
something Crosby indicated
would probably not be a prob-
lem. Port-a-potties on the other
hand could be an issue. Crosby
said he doubted there were any
available anywhere in Wyoming
for that week.
In addition, it was suggested
the hours for spots to eliminate
RV waste be extended during the
event to allow visitors extra time
to use the facility in the hope they
will use the dump station rather
than other means.
Crosby did say the town code
currently does not allow camp-
ing, either by tent or RV, outside
designated RV parks. The town
council is considering a resolu-
tion that would allow dry camp-
ing during the week of the eclipse.
The town, however, does have
some concerns about water use
during the eclipse.
With so many extra people in
town, staying at hotels and camp-
grounds, eating out and so forth,
it could possibly put a strain on
the water plant.
To that end, the council is also
considering some kind of water-
ing restrictions to take some of
the pressure off.
Chamber Director MeriAnn
Rush let the group know the
chamber will be adding informa-
tion on the eclipse and services
available in the county to their
website.
One of the items will be a
drop down menu listing all of
the accommodations available
in town, including any possible
hotel rooms and RV or camping
spaces as well as any homes or
rooms in their homes that indi-
viduals may have for rent dur-
ing the week.
There will also be a list of
events going on in the area for
folks to enjoy, any business spe-
cials and things like the break-
fasts and box lunches that will
be available through the Senior
Citizens Center and the ArtS-
troll, which is being moved to the
Friday before the eclipse.

Chamber conducts award voting

by Mark Dykes
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Com-
merce met briey Thursday evening, prior to their
Christmas party.
Among the proceedings was the vote for the
2016 Business, Citizen and Non-Prot Organiza-
tion, and Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann
Rush noted they had a past president, Reg Filkey,
participate in this years voting. The winners will
be announced at the Chamber Banquet March 18.
Also during the meeting, Rush reported there
were only a couple ad spaces left on the upcom-
ing maps. The maps have Thermopolis on one side
and the county on the other, with advertisements
around each. There are a 1.5 inch by two inch, and
Rush said those interested in advertising on the
map should contact the Chamber ofce. She would
like to have all ad spots lled soon, which will al-
low time for layout design and proofreading in
March, with the maps printed in April. Rush also
provided a recap of the recent solar eclipse meet-
ing, and announced Philip Scheel as the board li-
aison for Travel and Tourism.
Having recently attended the Governors Con-
ference Jan. 29-31 and the Wyoming State Cham-
ber of Commerce meeting Feb. 1, Rush said there
were great networking opportunities to utilize and
some good breakout sessions.
The board still has three seats available, and
Rush said anyone interested in lling them should

Brennas Banquet
photos by Cindy Glasson a 1.5 inch by four inch spot available. contact the Chamber ofce at 864-3192.

Fancy dress and a delicious dinner were part of a very special evening at Ris-
en Son Southern Baptist Church as they celebrated the life of Brenna Rankin.

Safe sitter class About people

Joe Doak, a member of the

Monday at HSCMH
Babysitting is often the rst
paying job for many teenagers,
providing a needed service for
parents and giving the teens a
few extra dollars to spend.
Safe Sitter is a daylong class
for teens that have or are inter-
ested in babysitting. Teens will
learn many aspects of babysit-
ting from the business side to
the many ways for the teen to
be safe and keep the child that
they are sitting safe. The course
will cover child care essentials,
basic rst aid and how to be an
all-around successful babysitter.
The class is for ages 11-13. Class
size is limited to eight students.
The one-day Safe Sitter course
will take place Monday, Feb. 20,
at Hot Springs County Hospital
starting at 8:30 a.m. and running
until 3:15 p.m. For more infor-
mation, call 864-3127.
307 Ofcials Association, has
been selected by the Wyoming
High School Activities Associ-
ation to ofciate the Class 1A
West Regional Boys and Girls
Basketball Tournament Feb.
23-25 in Lander.
Hot Springs County Memo-
rial Hospital staff members H.
Curt Hoeing, Paula Clif-
ford, Kayla Wood, Sheila
Lutz, Karen Leis, Irina Ko-
noniouk and Ellen Reynolds
from Red Rock Family Practice
completed the Advanced Cardiac
Life Support Provider Program.

Volunteers Wanted The healing

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Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Public Lands Initiative Committee
Applications available at: www.hscounty.com
or call Bo at 864-2961 or 864-3515
Applications due by March 3.

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