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At the Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club’s monthly session Friday at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, the pair of Marilyn Mathews and Alice Stump continued their winning ways but were tied at the top by Jeannett Porter and George McClellan in the final standings. A tie for 3/4 also occurred between the pair of Janet Parent and Maggie McWilliams and Ellen Galyan and Cindy Toth. If you’re a bridge player, you will be delighted with the game and the buffet that seems to appear at the events on the third Friday of each month. Everyone is wel...
At the end of the day, Wyoming and the United States still has many challenges to face, and for Leland Christensen that raises concern not only for himself but for future generations, and it's part of his motivation to run for U.S. Congress. Christensen further noted he had dinner with Representative Cynthia Lummis, which provided an opportunity to gain some insight as to what is happening in Washington, D.C., and the challenges in Wyoming. Further, under House Speaker Paul Ryan, there has been...
Historian and author Michael Amundson will be holding a book signing and slideshow presentation of his book “Wyoming Revisited” at Storyteller Friday, June 24 at noon. Amundson uses the power of rephotography to show how landscapes across the state have endured over the last century. Three sets of photographs—original black-and-white photographs taken by famed Wyoming photographer Joseph E. Stimson more than a century ago, repeat black-and-white images taken by Amundson in the 1980s, and a third view in color taken by the author in 2007-...
Main Street Thermopolis met June 15 to discuss board member changes and important community projects. President Stefanie Gilbert decided to step down from her position as president. She did, however, decide to stay on with the committee as a member of the board. “I didn’t step down because I don’t support Main Street,” Gilbert said. “I’m a huge supporter, which is why I’m staying on the board. I just don’t think I have the time for the responsibilities of president.” The board also accepted the...
Trae Owsley leads the way during the Heros Have No Limits run/walk fundraiser Saturday in Hot Springs State Park....
The Big Horn Basin Riders are planning their annual Freedom Run for July 1 and 2 in Hot Springs County. On Friday, July 1 a Meet and Greet will be held at 6 p.m. at One Eyed Buffalo. At the Meet and Greet, individuals can register for the 265-mile Poker Run as well as buy tickets for the Bag Lady Sue show to be held on Saturday evening. Tickets are $25. Registration for the Poker Run will also be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 2 at the Recreation Center. Prices for the Poker Run are $20 for...
Car buffs as far as the eye could see filled Hot Springs State Park Father's Day weekend for the 24th Annual Hot Spot Car Rally. A Father's Day tradition, the rally features a parade, show and shine, and fun for the entire family. With 122 entrants this year, the rally offered up a variety of vehicles for viewing. This year's winners include: Unmodified, pre-1950 – Dick and Sandy Howe, Thermopolis, 1929 Ford Model A. Pre 1985, classic/unmodified/stock – Lee Cromley, Cody, 1962 Chevrolet Imp...
Fifty-year-old Michelle Redland ran the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon June 5 in Deadwood, S.D. Redland said this was her first marathon and it took her five hours and 58 minutes to run the 26.2 miles. "The first 14 miles was a steady climb," she said. "At about mile 16, I first saw my husband and I was overjoyed. During mile 18, I started crying because I was exhausted and I had another hill to conquer. So, I walked miles 18 and 19, and I never looked at my watch once." Running a marathon...
The Hot Springs County Weed and Pest District will be spraying for mosquitoes between June 29 and July 6 in the county including the areas of Lucerne Valley and Owl Creek, weather permitting. The district loans out small foggers to property owners for use in a pickup or on a 4-wheeler. Larvicide is also available. Weed and Pest staff is available to help property owners find solutions to both mosquito and weed problems. Call the office at 864-2278....
The 2016 Big Horn Basin Football Camp will be June 27, 28 and 29 at the Hot Springs County High School LeRoy Hayes Field. Registration will be 9-11:30 a.m. June 29. The Big Horn Basin Football Camp is designed to improve individual techniques and football fundamentals. Grades 5-12 will receive one-on-one instructions to improve individual position techniques. They will compete in 7-on-7 competitions. There will also be a strength clinic on lifting techniques and speed and agility training. The w...
Men’s League, June 8 Low Gross: Parke Price (34); Low Net: Joey Johnson (27); Skins: Kevin Simpson (Hole #4), Parke Price (Hole #5); Deuce Pot: Parke Price (Hole #5) ; Closest to the Pin (Hole #8): Frank Toth; Longest Putt (Hole #4): Kevin Simpson. Men’s League, June 15 Low Gross: Donnie Bjorhus (32); Low Net: Joey Johnson (30); Skins: Dusty McLean (Hole #3), Jason Ciz (Hole #4), Frank Toth (Hole #5), Donnie Bjorhus (Hole #8); Deuce Pot: Frank Toth (Hole #5), Dale Cornella (Hole #8), Donnie Bjorhus (Hole #8); Closest to the Pin (Hole #2): Kev... Full story
For a week in June, Chloe Crosby and Shayna Bauer became the Thermopolis delegates for the 74th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State. The session was June 11-18 at the Northwest College campus in Powell, and provides a look at the goings-on of city and state governments. According to a press release, the Girls State program emphasizes the importance of government in modern life and educates young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American...
Amanda Dinsmore and Eryn Robinson returned last Saturday from a week-long trip to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. The pair competed in the duet category along with 240 other pairs of students from all across the U.S. and several foreign countries. According to coach Cindy Glasson, the girls did an excellent job representing not only the Hot Springs County School District, but Wyoming as well. "This is a very stressful competition," Glasson said. "They were...
The Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Show Friday at the Thermopolis Skate Park came with some crazy stunts with scooters like 180s and 360s....
Gottsche is planning a Water Kickball Tournament throughout the month of July in Hot Springs State Park. The tournament is scheduled Thursday nights July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. For a team of 5-7 people cost is $100 for all four nights. Drop-ins are $5 each. Sign up at Gottsche by Friday, July 1 by call calling 864-2913....
One of the participants of the Skateboard, Scooter and BMX Show carves through the half-pipe at the Thermopolis Skate Park Friday....
