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Ellis Webber makes a throw during WJRA Rodeo action. Results from the rodeo were not available at press time....
The 4-H/FFA/PeeWee horse show kicked off the Hot Springs County Fair on Saturday July 28. Results include: Showmanship FFA Showmanship – Kaitlyn Schmuck, Tyne Vialpando, Tatum Vialpando PeeWee Showmanship – Chance Stothart, Allen Thurman, Talon Owsley, Casen Eckley, Scotlyn Armajo, Misty Flowers, Soren Webber, Abigail Flowers, Logann Farrell, Ben Farrell, Aiden Vass Junior Showmanship - Ellis Webber, Tymber Eckley, Jayssie Owsley, Taylor Ivie, Maile Mae McCumber, Kamryn Farrell Intermediate Sho...
Artisans will participate at the Fourth Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, in Hot Springs State Park. The festival showcases the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s artists, craftsmen, musicians and storytellers. The festival celebrates who we are and what we do and features folk arts and eats from the past and the present. Displaying and selling their wares will be Tim and Ann Bushnell, Lisa Mann and Laurie Mitchell, all of Cody; Cindy Toth, Travis Winger, Sherri Burrows, Debbie Stroppel, Michelle L...
“Moccasined feet of Indians trod the paths surrounding the Big Horn Hot Springs long before the coming of the first white man.” These words open 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 performed 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 Horn Hot Springs. Chief Washakie put a clause in the treaty which p...
The 2018 Hot Springs County Fair, “From the Ground Up! Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Through 4-H and FFA Today!” has gotten off to a great start. There are still some great events left for you to attend Thursday, Aug. 2 will see the swine show at 8 a.m., chili cook off at 5 p.m. and beef show at 6 p.m. The fair building will be open for public viewing from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 will begin with the round robin competition at 10 a.m., followed by the Parade of Champions at 1 p.m. The p...
Recently, Jackrabbit Java in Thermopolis was the recipient of a handwritten letter claiming a whole bean bag of its product was recently purchased, though the customer later tried the product and was disappointed as it tasted “stale.” The customer then requests a replacement of the coffee and an explanation of how it happened. While this appears to be a letter targeted specifically at the local business, it was found that such letters have actually been sent out to various coffee companies across the country. As of July 25, more than sim...
With the start of school just around the corner, it is time once again for the People for People Backpack program to get rolling. The program is a group of volunteers in the community dedicated to stopping hunger for local children by filling backpacks with food that are distributed on Friday’s so they have something to eat over the weekend. Many of our youngsters depend on the school lunch program to get their nutrition, and the backpack program ensures there are simple things the students can fix themselves to eat. There are plenty of o...
Get ready for a ton of fun with the Annual Demolition Derby, Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the derby is one of the best attended events of the summer with a truck derby, Herby Derby and chain class and this year, just for the younger crowd, a Power Wheels Derby for kids 4-10-years old. In the main derby, there will be winners in the loser’s heat and winner’s heat, with the grand prize this year of $4,000. Second place takes home $1,000, third will win $700 and fourth place get...
Rosalie Willson receives a Best in Show award during Monday evening's dog show. Results from the show will be available in next week's edition....
With the rain and hail we’ve seen this past week, there’s been plenty of standing water, which provides a breeding ground for perhaps the most annoying of the summer insects, mosquitoes. Aside from creating a bite that will leave you scratching for a couple days, mosquitoes are known for carrying dangerous diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV) and Zika. According to information from Kim Deti, a public information officer with the Wyoming Department of Health, there have been no reports yet received of cases of WNV in Wyoming this year. Also, s...
Every summer residents look forward to the migration of the turtles – the Rotary Turbo Turtle Trek, that is. The 13th Annual Great American Turbo Turtle Trek will be held on Saturday, August 18 at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park, starting at 1 p.m. First place prize this year is $1,000 cash with the second place winner taking home $500. There are dozens of other great prized that will be awarded as well. You can adopt your turtle from any local Rotarian, but if you are unable to fine one, simply call Sharon at 864-3151. You are e...
The First Baptist Church will be having a special program on Wednesday August 8 at 7 p.m. Lanny and Marilyn Johnson are former evolutionists with degrees in geology and biology. Creation teaching was instrumental in bringing them to a settled assurance that all of God’s Word can be trusted. In 1993, God led them to join Alpha Omega Institute and establish the Children’s Ministry to fortify children with the truth of the Bible and to help them avoid the pitfalls of evolution. The topic of their teaching on Wednesday night will be “the Origi...
A few weeks ago, the Hot Springs/Washakie County Farm Service Agency (FSA) conducted a presentation at Hot Springs County Library regarding livestock disaster assistance programs that are available to local agriculture producers through the USDA. Among the programs is the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). The 2014 Farm Bill authorized LFP to provide compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses for covered livestock on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is...
Archers take aim during the Hot Springs County Fair Shooting Sports on Tuesday. Results will be available in next week's edition....
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the building that is currently home to the Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel. General Manager Harley Miramontes said the occasion will be marked with a celebration on Aug. 25, including a bounce house, music, food and a variety of clothing. The hotel represents the beginning of commercialization in Hot Springs State Park, which started in the early 1900s. At one time there were over six facilities to provide the sick and ailing access to the healing waters...
