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Though the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League opened it season May 14, the almost continuous rain the past couple weeks have muddied the fields and caused several delays. The opening day resulted in a 13-12 victory for One Stop Repair over Slide One In, and an 11-8 win for Storyteller over the Rated “R Superstars. In addition to these four teams, Robin Batsman will also play this season. Standout performers were: Jason Ciz with a .500 average, two runs and four RBIs for One Stop; Brian Griffin with a .333 ave...
Ralph Witters Elementary students were honored at an awards ceremony last Thursday. 4th Grade Awards: Music: Jaxon Flinn, Kynzie Fredrick and Olivia Bledsoe Science: Trysten DeVries, Davien Martinez and Teancum Gevas PE: Chloee Owsley, Alex Martinez and Annalyn Sharp Citizenship Award: Lilly Quintanilla Most Improved Math: Jaxon Flinn Most Improved Reading: Rebecca McLendon Most Improved Writing: Kolby Deere Math Achievement Award: Nathan Wille Reading Achievement Award: Ryan Axtell Writing...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association is pleased to announce the 2019 winners of the Jessie C. Thompson Writing Contest in Hot Springs County schools. This is the eighth year of a ten-year program to award students a cash prize for writing based on historical themes from Hot Springs County and Wyoming. Mrs. Jessie C. Thompson began her teaching career at Gebo and Kirby, and was eventually elected as County Superintendent of Schools in 1943, serving until 1966. This writing contest was initiated and is funded by her son, Mr. J.C. Thompson,...
For those who want to keep up with their wrestling training over the summer and maybe learn some new techniques, the Bobcat Wrestling Camp featuring instruction from three-time NCAA All-American, four-time state champion and the Big 12’s 2018 Most Outstanding Wrestler Bryce Meredith is scheduled for June 21 and 22. There are four technique sessions for ages 12 and up — two on each day — and one session per day for younger kids. For more information on the camp, contact Travis McDermott at 480-0422 or Will Farrell at 921-8437. Online regis...
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) will be arriving at Hot Springs County Library with Grow Your Library, an inspiring library donation program led by KNTR Board Member Gary Mlodzik and his wife Tina. Inspired by the Mlodzik’s shared love of reading, family, and public libraries, this program delivers free books and story time to local libraries and children during the couple’s travels. The 24th national Grow Your Library event will be visiting the library during Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. Gary and his wife will read with the children,... Full story
As we look at our small town, often what we notice are the numbers of businesses that are closing. Some would say we have a lot of homes that are vacant or for sale as well. Statistically speaking, we are actually rather stagnant with the number of homes for sale, at least since 2017. For the past two years, the average sale price of homes in Hot Springs County has stayed at $151,200 and in the Town of Thermopolis at $133,600. We’re well below the national average for home prices -- $216,200. T...
The Hot Springs County Fairgrounds will be home to the Junior Livestock Show on Friday, June 7 beginning at noon. Participants will enter their animals the day of the show, and the order of showing will be swine, lambs, heifers and beef. Weigh in times and fees are: 9:45 a.m. for swine, $25 per head; 10:30 a.m. for lambs, $20 per head; and 11 a.m. for cattle, $30 per head. Prizes include buckles, banners and cash. There will also be a Joey Mahoney Memorial PeeWee Showmanship event for all species, for ages seven and under. There is no entry...
Rosalie Willson performs with teacher Melene Mierzejewski observing during a piano recital Sunday afternoon at the high school auditorium. Fifteen of Mierzejewski's students brought their talent to the stage....
During the May 21 meeting of Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, board members approved the final proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. It was noted at the meeting that there is still some time to change the budget prior to it being submitted to the State of Wyoming. According to the proposed budget summary, total budgeted expenditures, as well as the total general fund and forecasted revenues available are $198,100. As for the revenue side of things, there is $175,000 in government support...
There is nothing quite like driving through the buffalo pasture in Hot Springs State Park and having the buffalo surround your vehicle. Hot Springs State Park will now be having public tours of buffalo feedings, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, free to the public. Meet the park crew at Smokey Row Cemetery at 8 a.m. and follow them to the feeding area. Bring your cameras for some great photo opportunities! While there is no guarantee the buffalo will come to feed, you will have the chance to take pictures, up close and personal, from the...
Mark your calendars now to attend an Indian Tacos and Fry Bread Fundraiser for the Gift of the Waters. On Friday, May 31, gather at the Kiwanis Shelter in Hot Springs State Park for delicious, authentic Indian Tacos, Frybread and honey and soft shell tacos from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Gift of the Waters Pageant Committee is pleased to have members of the Shoshone Nation from Ft. Washakie come to help with this event by making all the goodies for sale. Indian Tacos will be $7, Frybread and honey, $3 and soft shell tacos, $4. Pop and water will a...
Right now, conditions are perfect for floating the Bighorn River even though we haven’t seen the sun for a while, but its always smart to follow a few precautions to ensure you enjoy your day. The river is currently running at about 2,150 cubic feet per second (cfs) which will make your float about three hours long from the Wedding of the Waters to the Eighth Street bridge. Personal flotation devices should be worn by everyone in your group, but are especially important for any children going a...
Though it was a bit wetter than usual, VFW Post No. 2281 members conducted Memorial Day ceremonies at the two cemeteries and the Park Street bridge....
