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Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through August, with two stops in Thermopolis. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Schmidt will be available in Thermopolis on Thursday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at t...
Socks in the Frying Pan, an Irish trio, entertains at the Hot Springs State Park pavilion on Tuesday, July 31. The concert was part of the Sounds of Summer concert series....
The Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation (HSGLF) was recently announced as a recipient of a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), through the 2018-2019 Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America program. The grants help communities across the United States bring performing arts groups from Latin America for performance and engagement activities to help build an understanding and appreciation for the richness and diversity of...
Information from the Wyoming KIDS COUNT Data Book was recently released. The book, which shares county-by-county data, follows the release of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. The Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC) compiled and analyzed the data to ensure high quality independent reporting. The Wyoming Community Foundation releases the data book every two years and believes the findings can help to inform and guide decision making about our state’s kids. According to the Wyoming KIDS COUNT Data Book Hot Spri...
Steve Paisley, Wyoming State Beef Extension Specialist from the Univ. of Wyo. administers an ultrasound on Luke Dickey's lamb the week prior to fair. The HSC Fair board added the contest to fair this year. The purpose of the contest is to help introduce youth to real-life situations as their animals are graded and judged on carcass merit. It was an optional contest that had 17 beef, 24 sheep and 13 pigs that participated. Winners include, in order of finish: Beef: Rylee Agar, Jessie Pennoyer,...
Parents of students at Ralph Witters Elementary an encouraged to attend the Back to School Night at the building, Aug. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Teachers at RWE are ready to share plans for the coming school year with parents, and this provides an opportunity to learn about the upcoming year, special events, academic goals and much more. School staff want to partner with parents to guarantee students have a successful year. This also provides an opportunity for parents to drop off their children’s school supplies. From 5:30-6 p.m. there will be t...
Mark your calendars now for the Annual VFW Picnic presented by VFW Post 2281. The picnic will be held on Sunday, August 19 at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park, starting at 11 a.m. VFW members, veterans, auxiliary members and friends are welcome to attend....
The Liberty Quartet is returning to perform two concerts in Thermopolis at the Federated Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 12, at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. A free will offering will be taken to support their ministry. The quartet began as part of a church in Boise, Idaho. In 1997 they began doing concerts full time. Members are Royce Mitchell, bass; Paul Ellis, Lead; Derek Simonis, baritone; and Philip Batton, tenor. Their music is a broad combination of sacred music. They have sung at large conventions including the Southwest Music...
During all the activity for last weekends Gift of the Waters Pageant and Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department hosted an open house. Rides were provided on an older fire engine and the department's aerial truck, and people could also man a couple fire hoses. Firefighters provided hot dogs and drinks ....
July was a very busy month for FBO Nate Messenger at the Hot Springs County Airport. According to Messenger’s records, there were a total of 200 operations at the airport, including four air ambulances. A Falcon 2000 jet had planned on overnighting in Thermopolis, but due to its size, 66 feet long with a wing span of 63 feet and a height of 23 feet, there was not hangar space large enough to accommodate the craft. Although it was not able to stay here without a hangar, the ownder did fill the p...
Rees Ready sits on his handcrafted, wood slab bench, proving its not just beautiful, but practical, too. The wood was harvested by his grandfather many years ago and Rees turned it into the Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking entry at the Hot Springs County Fair....
Hot Springs County has been covered in a cloud of smoke for many days now, and folks are wondering where its coming from. Fires burning along the West Coast, specifically California, are what is causing the haze hanging around town. Fortunately, Hot Springs County has been very lucky this fire season with only 712 acres having burned over the past three months, according to fire chief Mark Collins. That acreage came from a total of 66 small fires within the county. The Zimmerman Ridge fire, which was put out last week between Hot Springs and...
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...
Among the candidates on the ballot for U.S. Senate is Republican Dave Dodson who recently visited Thermopolis and participated in the Pageant Days Parade. Dodson grew up about 35 miles south of Cheyenne in a farming and ranching area. His father was in the sugar beet business and his mom was a schoolteacher. He earned degrees in Business and Economics, and while in college one of the jobs he had was at a slaughterhouse. He later became involved in the oil and gas business before going into business for himself with a trucking, auto parts and...
The third annual Thermopolis Fly-In is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Hot Springs County Airport. There will be a free pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., though people are welcome to stay longer if they choose, and door prizes available. The event is hosted by Owl Creek Aviation and open to the public. In the past couple years, it has provided an opportunity to see a variety of aircraft including several types of planes and even a helicopter or two....
Regular beef showers show pigs during Friday's Round Robin at the Hot Springs County Fair. The event tests the skills of youth in showing a variety of animals including beef, pigs, lambs and horses. Showing, from left, Taylor Agar, Eli Dickey and Eli McCumber....
Tuesday night at the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, there was lengthy discussion regarding alternative water options. Matt Ryan and Phil Scheel were present as representatives of the Hot Springs County Joint Powers Rural Water Board. Ryan noted a Level 2 study just finished and they are looking at the possibility of going to the State of Wyoming to request funding for a Level 3 study to drill a test well on Lysite Mountain. He said they were at the meeting to see if the town were interested...
Hot Springs County Fair has wrapped up for another year. Following are the results from the large animal shows, in order of finish. Small animals and building exhibit results will run in next week's edition. Beef PeeWee Showmanship – Casen Eckley, McCoy Milek, Hannah Ward, Scotlyn Armajo, Cooper Agar, Soren Webber FFA Showmanship – Audrey Axtell, Spencer Axtell Jr. Showmanship – Maile Mae McCumber, Taylor Agar, Ellis Webber, Rylee Agar, James Ward, Tymber Eckley Intermediate Showmanship – Eli...
