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This summer, students in the Lights On Afterschool Green Construction Academy put their time, talent and tools to work, building a pavilion located at Thermopolis Middle School. Outgoing Lights On Coordinator Jenny Davis explained the purpose of the Green Construction Academy is to help students learn entry-level skills in the construction field, to help them gain the knowledge they need to apply for entry level positions at worthwhile jobs they can grow on. This year, the program saw five high... Full story
Glenn Bishop, Marion Bishop and T.J. Schoenewald participated in the State Senior Olympics Aug. 5 and 6 in Sheridan. Twenty-two states were represented in the 22 different sports available. Glenn and Marion competed in two race-walk events and took the gold medal in their age divisions. In the swimming events, both Glenn and Marion only had two competitors in their age groups. Glenn took the gold for the 50 free and 50 back in the 80-84 division and Marion took the gold in the 70-74 age division...
A robotics camp originally scheduled for Aug. 15-18 will now be held Saturday, Sept. 10. There is no set time yet for the camp, though it is still planned for the weight room at Thermopolis Middle School. The camp is for students in grades 5-8, and costs are covered through Lights On Afterschool. All students interested in participating in FLL are encouraged to attend, but registrations are requested by Sept. 8. Contact Elisa Daniels at 864-6592 or 921-1211, or by email at ed...
The first reported case this year of West Nile Virus in Wyoming involved an adult from Goshen County, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Though, there have not been any reported cases of Zika in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health said it is still important to take precautions. West Nile Virus first appeared in Wyoming in 2002. Reported cases of infection within a year have ranged from two with no deaths to 393 with nine deaths. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes when... Full story
As of Aug. 24, Director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources Milward Simpson will resign from his position and take over as Director of the Wyoming Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Simpson was appointed to his position as Director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources in July of 2006 by former Gov. Dave Freudenthal. Prior to this position, Simpson served as the Administrator of the Division of Cultural Resources. He also served as the Manager of the...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society and the Pioneer Association will be holding a trek on Saturday, Aug. 13. The trip will be all day, round trip from Thermopolis to Ten Sleep to Spring Creek Raid Site, to Red Bank Murder Site, to Bates Battlefield, to the Okie Mansion at Lost Cabin then home. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Historical Museum. High clearance vehicles required so plan to carpool. Provide your own lunch and drink. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551....
Smoking Waters Art Guild and Relay for Life have partnered this month for a very busy and fun Friday/Saturday event on Aug. 12 and 13. “For thousands of years, those who made our garments and our household goods went beyond the necessary to create beautiful works of wearable and usable art,” said Sue Blakey, who works on the Wyoming Fiber Arts project. “And most of the time, the makers are unknown once the textile changes hands. So textile artisans rarely get the recognition they deserve”. To celebrate those individuals and their skills, the Ar...
The Hot Springs County Airport will be hosting a fly-in and free pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Airport Operator Nate Messenger said everyone is welcome. “We’re trying to bring some traffic in and bring in the public to see some aircraft,” he said. Messenger also said there will be door prizes, including a fishing trip for two, gift certificates for restaurants and stores, passes to Star Plunge and hotel rooms. The airport is located about 10 miles west of Thermopolis in Highway 120....
Hallie Martinez, above, interviews with the Food & Nutrition judge, Evee Greer, while clerk, Norma Asay, observes and takes notes. Every 4-H member entering an indoor exhibit must interview with judges, answering questions about their projects. Rebecca Clouse, Kaitlyn Schmuck and Jessie Pennoyer arrange their agronomy samples as part of the FFA exhibits for fair. The members collected many different grass samples from around the county....
