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It’s a Cinco De Mayo Celebration fundraiser at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, join your friends at the Armory for tacos and a no-host bar. All sorts of prizes can be won throughout the evening, including an over and under shotgun, Traeger grill, Northern Wyoming golf package, guided fly fishing trips, a casino package, golf clubs and much more. Raffle tickets for a Ruger SR1911 “Night Watchman” and the grand prize, a $3,500 trip of your choice through Travel Wright or a $2,000 cash payout will be avail...
April saw another year for the annual trips to Yellowstone National Park for fourth grade students from Ralph Witters Elementary. The first trip April 5-8, with the second done April 12-15. Fourth grade teacher Toby Emery, who has been travelling with the students for 12 years, said the trips began before his time with the district, in 1988, and have been going strong for 31 years. The most recent has been one of the top trips as they got some up close looks at some black wolves that came near...
by Mountain Pursuit Shed hunting in the Western United States has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by both increased antler prices, and social media marketing: -The Average Price Per Pound for antlers sold at the annual National Park Service Elkfest in Jackson, Wyoming increased 121 percent from $8.29/pound in 2011 to $18.36/pound in 2018. -Years ago the market for shed antlers was in Asia, but now shed prices in the United States are driven by pet supply stores, where the sheds are cut up and sold as dog chew toys. -A search for...
Kindergarten students Jessi Moore, Audrey Heinze, Beau Kimes and Elizabeth Short get a break from the traditional classroom for some writing exercises....
The Thermopolis Middle School track team competed on Thursday, April 18, at a quad at Worland with Cody and Ten Sleep. Coach Brandon Deromedi explained this meet was a “sticker” meet, with no results published. Students were given stickers with their names on them and they showed up for the events they want to do, but no results were compiled or sent. The students competed hard and went beyond expectation again, Deromedi said, noting Roedy Farrell broke the eighth grade boys 100 meter rec...
Its springtime and at the Hot Springs County School District that means lots of things are coming up that you should be marking on your calendars. First up is the 2019 Prom, which will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 8-11:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair building. The students chose “Galaxy” as their theme for this year’s event. Grand March will be held in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Graduation will be upon us before we know it, happening this year on May 19 at 2 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School Gym. That will be followed by the g...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Highway Safety Program needs your help. The office maintains Wyoming’s crash reporting database and compiles and analyzes safety-related statistics which contribute to WYDOT’s continuing goal of reducing fatalities, injuries and property damage crashes by means of the “Three Es” — Engineering, Education and enforcement — along with the promotion of various training programs. The department is asking that people take a few minutes to complete a short survey to help improve the accuracy, t...
Risen Son Christian School will be hosting its annual spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser on Friday, April 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the school’s scholarship fund. Those interested in making a donation for the auction can contact Holli Longwell at 921-0729....
The spring sale is on for the Friends of the Library book sale this Friday and Saturday. The sale starts at 5 p.m. on Friday evening until 7 p.m. and then Saturday at 8 a.m. until noon at the armory. The sale on Saturday also includes a bake sale. You will find all sorts of books at the sale, from mysteries to science fiction, children’s books and more. There is sure to be something for everyone to add to your summer reading list....
When attending the 15th annual Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo on June 21 and 22, people will have an new way to view the action, via a mobile screen that will not only show what’s happening in the arena but instant replays as well. The screen, which will help those who might have their view block by the grandstand structure, also provides a different venue for sponsors rather than the regular programs. Heather Hayes said the theme of the rodeo t...
Hadley Johnson serves Jennifer and Dave Duncan at the Thermopolis Middle School "Night for the Stars." The school student council honored teachers and staff with a red carpet treatment and gourmet dinner....
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, folks are getting outdoors more, and while the sunshine and fresh air feel awesome after a cold winter, there are some things we need to remember when venturing out for a hike – ticks and the diseases they may carry. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, so being out camping, gardening or even hunting could bring you in close contact with tick. They have been known to hang out in your own backyard, too, so always be cautious. Treat your c...
Anne Ivie has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) from Western Governors University (WGU). Michael Wille of Thermopolis earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from WGU. Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital employees Coleen Harvey, Ed Curran, Marta Scott, Alyssa Prosceno, Shelby Bozner, Joe White, Annie Bloomquist and Shayna Goff recently completed a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program supported by the American Heart Association. The purpose of the program is to acquire current information for healthcare...
A saxophone quartet of Ashley Brawley, Tyker Kay, Ryan Mosser and Breeze Petty, the Bobcat Concert Choir and Bobcat Concert Band were among the performers at the Post-Festival Concert....
The high school band, choir and select solos and ensembles recently attended the Northern Bighorn Basin District Festival in Cody. Director Drew Brown said the large ensembles each saw growth from last year’s scores, however, it is important to note the judges change from year to year. Scores range from V (poor), IV (fair), III (good), II (excellent) and I (superior). The high school concert band received an excellent rating from both judges as did the concert choir and the Jazz Cat Big Band. B...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released its ratings for Wyoming hospitals through the federal government’s Hospital Compare website, with Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH) receiving three of a possible five stars.Hospital Marketing Director John Gibbel said this is the first time he’s ever seen the star rating. CEO Margie Molitor further explained sometimes hospitals are not big enough to have enough data to get a score. There are 28 hospitals in Wyoming, and...
Kids scour the lawn at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness at an egg hunt on Saturday. The children were also invited inside the facility for prizes....
The WDEQ’s Wyoming Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) Program regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources to ensure the protection of Wyoming’s surface waters. Operators of point source discharges are required to receive coverage under WYPDES discharge permits. Prior to issuing a permit, the WYPDES Program issues a 30-day public notice to inform interested parties of the proposed permit, and offers an opportunity to the public to provide written comments regarding the proposed permit. On March 15, 2019 WDEQ’s Water... Full story
