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Well, the PRCA Rodeo and fireworks show have come and gone, and both drew a crowd, but the summer activities here in Thermopolis are far from over. Coming up next for big events we’ve got the reunion weekend, providing a chance for classmates to get together and reminisce about school and share memories of our town, while also visiting about what they’ve been up to since graduation. Always a busy place, the fairgrounds will be active in the last couple weeks of July with the WJRA Rodeo, 4-H...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital CEO Margie Molitor, left, and Gottsche Business Manager Karissa Williams look over the map of Gottsche's renovations....
Last week, a few calls came in to the Hot Springs County Law Enforcement Center regarding sick wildlife. Though the animals could not immediately be located and confirmed they had Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Game Warden Benge Brown said the county is one of the more prevalent areas for the sickness. The disease is a chronic, fatal disease of the central nervous system in mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, and moose. Brown said animals afflicted with CWD become very thin and unresponsive to...
A wide variety of colors and patterns were seen above T Hill for Independence Day. The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department puts on the fireworks show with the help of donations from community members and businesses. Following the grand finale, cheers for the show could be heard all over town. Personal caches of fireworks added to the sights before, during and after the main show....
Among the services provided by Hot Springs County Library is adult coloring once a month. The activity provides a relaxing time to visit with others while creating some colorful pieces....
“Moccasined feet of Indians trod the paths surrounding the Big Horn Hot Springs long before the coming of the first white man.” These words are the opening of the “History of the Spring” written by Jessie L. Duhig and found in the program for the annual Gift of the Waters Historic Indian Pageant, this year at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4 and 5. The pageant honors when Chief Washakie, in 1897, entered a federal treaty and ceded about 10 square miles of the northeast corner of reservation having the Big Hor...
Local attorney Michael Messenger was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association convention in Cody on June 21. Messenger is finishing his 43rd year as a practicing attorney, all of which have been in Thermopolis as he came here during the Pageant Day weekend in 1975. Except for four years as the Hot Springs County and prosecuting attorney from 1978-82, he said, he's "always been on the criminal defense side of that part of the law." Otherwise, he's...
Oliver Strenger shows his dance moves during the Summer Reading talent show last Friday at Hot Springs County Library. The summer program theme this year is "Libraries Rock!" with activities centered around music and motion. Though there was no program this week due to the holiday, the program will wrap up next Friday, July 13....
Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates looks at a wire cut for the lights on the swinging bridge. Several bulbs were taken as well, though repairs were scheduled so the bridge will still be lit for Independence Day. Anyone with information on the vandalism is encouraged to contact law enforcement....
Last week saw a new face at Red Rock Family Practice, with Marcus Couldridge briefly joining the team. Couldridge grew up in Windhoek, Namibia then moved to Casper at eight years old and has adopted Wyoming as his home ever since. After graduating from Kelly Walsh High School, he attended Northwest College and played soccer. After earning his associates, he transferred to Western Washington University to finish his Bachelor's of Science in Bio-Anthropology in 2016. He looks forward to beginning...
In addition to the work being done to water lines in Hot Springs State Park, work began on lines along Fifth Street as well. Line replacements will include Fifth from Washakie to Broadway, Seventh between Broadway and Shoshoni, and the 400 and 500 blocks of Warren As of Monday afternoon, there was no information regarding when the project would be complete....
Amanda Moeller, CEO for the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC) said she applied for a Historic Architectural Assistance Fund (HAAF) grant for Masonic Malta Lodge No. 17. In the past, she noted, she’s written them for the Klink building and the property at 518 Broadway. Done through the Wyoming Main Street and the State Historic Preservation Office, Moeller explained no money is given but the two organizations hire an architect to do a feasibility study on w...
Boysen Reservoir was home to a branch of the 2018 Wyoming Walleye Stampede, and the team of Bill and Julie Mathews places 13th among the competition with a two-day total weight of 22.28 pounds. Teams can enter up to five fish each day of the tournament, but they have to be at least 15 inches long. Bill noted they caught several that were under the length requirement and had to be thrown back, but they landed one that was 20 inches and another that was 22. "We needed 10 of those," he said of...
This past weekend brought the action of the annual PRCA Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo to town. The parade saw plenty of entries from businesses, rodeo royalty and individuals. Keeping with the theme of United We Stand, many featured patriotic colors and tributes to veterans and the Armed Forces. It being an election year, there were plenty of local and state candidates shaking hands and visiting with their constituents. Overall winners from the parade were the Wyoming State Fair with their draft...
During their meeting Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved amending the budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson explained because they are a hospital district they are subject to different rules in terms of their budget. The state auditor’s office requires the board amend the budget for any line items so they don’t exceed what was approved by the board. Larson further explained she takes the actual revenue and exp...
Rodeo clown Justin Rumford gathers youth around him to explain the rules of the boot scramble during the rodeo....
Wisps of cotton float across the sky as the wind blows through the trees in Hot Springs State Park....
This past weekend saw the annual PRCA Rodeo, and Thermopolis truly shined in terms of showing off our town. The nightly performances at the fairgrounds were well-attended, with supporters of breast cancer awareness Friday night and an amazing tribute to our Armed Forces Saturday. At the Chuck Mead Memorial Pack Horse Race the crowd cheered on everyone, whether local or not, and encouraged them through the challenges of capturing their horses, securing the packs and leading the animals in the...
A plaque recognizing 24 men from Hot Springs County who gave their lives in World War II is passed during a rededication of the memorial grove for the soldiers. The rededication was done by the Hot Springs County Daughters of the American Revolution and VFW Auxiliary, and during the program it was noted many of the original green ash trees in the grove are still standing. Speaking at the program were, from left: Marilyn Strausborger, Veva Blakesley and Kay Rush....
Scouts practice flag-raising at the Passport to Adventure Cub Scout Day Camp this past Friday and Saturday. Cub Scouts Pack 5053 is looking for members. Those interested can call Jackie Dorothy at 921-2453 or Ana Moser at 921-9903....
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Matthew Schwan was denied a reduction in his sentence. On March 15, 2017, he received a six-to eight-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide. The charge is from a May 14, 2016 incident during which Reilly Schwan was struck by a vehicle driven by Matthew after a night of drinking with others. Reilly later passed away. During the original sentencing, Schwan asked the court for mercy and a sentence that would allow time for healing and to care for his...
Jeffrey VanAntwerp tries to get his horse through the "foam forest" portion of the Chuck Mead Packhorse Scramble last Saturday. The forest is one of the more difficult obstacles on the course, as the animals are typically not familiar with such sights....
A competitor in the bareback competition sets in for the ride as the gates open during Saturday night's performance at the PRCA Rodeo. Though the rain was plentiful in the evening, it didn't keep people from packing the grandstands and having a good time....
Greggory Crimm was briefly given control over Wyoming National Guard Concert Band during their June 19 performance. Following some patriotic songs, smaller group Frontier Brass played some rock, pop and rap songs....
Following a brief public hearing during which there was no comment, the Thermopolis Town Council — with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent — approved the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year on third reading, as well as Resolution 543 to officially adopt it. According to the numbers, the upcoming fiscal year’s revenues include: $3,754,918 in the General Fund, including $1,091,820 cash carryover; $4,507,641 in the Enterprise Fund; $3,084,500 in Enterprise Fund-Depreciation Reserve for transfers, loan,...
