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Plenty took advantage of the Banana Split Day hosted by Central Bank and Trust last Thursday. Toppings includes chocolate, caramel, strawberries, cherries, chopped nuts and whipped cream....
The community is invited to head to Champs Chicken inside Southside Travel Center on Friday, Aug. 23. A portion of proceeds from all Champs purchases will be donated to Wyoming’s The Guardian Project, which serves post 9/11 military warriors battling post-traumatic stress. Launched in 2016, the Guardian Project is a first mental health program that utilizes eco-adventure therapy. Groups of veterans are taken on remote outdoor excursions with the goal of improving mental and physical wellbeing. This unique environment creates a comfortable s...
Gayle Phipps' home was selected as the Red Dirt Master Gardeners' Garden of the Month for July. Though hailstorms and the hot weather diminished her garden, Phipps noted several plants survived....
Join the Meeteetse Museums for a free seminar on the Powell Expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. Wyoming has designated September as Archaeology Awareness Month. This year Archaeology Awareness Month celebrates the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers. The expedition took place in 1869 and lasted from May until the end of August. During those three months, boats and supplies were lost, and crewmembers abandoned the expedition. Despite this, John Wesley P...
The Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA will host its Pre-Season Rendezvous on Saturday, Aug 24, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Hot Springs County Fair Building. The event is open to the public and there will be a social hour from 5-6:30 p.m., with dinner following. The menu includes pork loin or barbecue grilled chicken with sides of barbecue beans and coleslaw. Events for the evening include live and silent auctions, the popular Wall of Guns, and games for kids and adults, including some pellet rifle games outside. Those attending are...
Parents are invited to attend the Welcome Back Sports Night at the high school commons on Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. The night provides a chance to meet the coaches and enjoy some root beer floats. Refreshments provided by the Bobcat Booster Club. You can also pick up your Bobcat Savings Card....
The 14th Annual Rotary Club of Thermopolis’ Great American Turbo Turtle Trek is this Saturday, Aug.17 in Hot Springs State Park, starting at 1 p.m. The Trek is the main fundraiser for the local Rotary Club and the funds generated go towards service projects. Masses of cute, vibrant green turtles are dropped into the outlet stream at the Big Spring in the park to float down to a catching spot. Each turtle has a number written on him and if your ticket matches that turtle’s number, you’re a winner. First prize this year is $1,000 in cash with...
Gather the kids and head on down to the Hot Springs County School District’s bus garage this Friday for a fun evening for the kids at the Transportation Carnival. From 5 – 7 p.m. the kids can meet their bus drivers and parents can get them registered for the 2019-2020 routes. There will be a dunk tank, face painting, pie face, hotdogs and more for the entire family. The bus garage can be found at 704 Springview, across from the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....
The August Gymkhana event at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds was this past Friday. Events during each Gymkhana include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, a flag race, dummy roping and a fun event. This month's fun event was the keyhole race. Results from Friday's event are (in order of finish) Lead Line (ages 5 and under) Barrels: Tylee Agar, Ben Farrell, Teagan Allen, Decker Agar, Sawyer Wilson, Casen Eckley Poles: Ben Farrell, Tylee Agar, Teagan Allen, Decker Agar, Eleanor Allen,...
The fifth annual Fly In at Hot Springs County Airport on Saturday had 25 total aircraft, according to Fixed Base Operator Nate Messenger. That number is almost double the 14 seen last year. It was definitely a better turnout, Messenger said, and though there was nothing different about the event - aside from English muffins as the breakfast rather than pancakes - he believes it's because he got some fliers in the right places. Typically he mails them out, but this year he handed them out to...
Archery Junior Grand Champion – Hayden Johnson Junior Reserve Champion – Dyllan Myers Intermediate Grand Champion – Bridger Peil Intermediate Reserve Champion – Hadley Johnson Senior Grand Champion – John Maier Senior Reserve Champion – Jeffry Clark Pistol Junior Grand Champion – Sharon Burgess Junior Reserve Champion – Mac McCumber Intermediate Grand Champion – Kaia Galovich Intermediate Reserve Champion – Seth Needham Senior Grand Champion – Jonah Needham Senior Reserve Champion – Owen McCum... Full story
Hot Springs County High School graduate, Kaylee Shook, creates chalk art during the August ArtStroll. Other work from Shook was on display, as well as pieces from Angels Siems...
The Sounds of Summer concert series in Hot Springs State Park will wrap up on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a concert featuring Jimmy Keith and The Hateful 8. Powered by acclaimed three-part Western harmonies, the group is fast becoming one of the most celebrated and awarded cowboy music groups in America. The group was the Wyoming Blues Challenge Winners for 2018, which took them to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge. Keith, from Buffalo, will be on lead guitar and vocals. Joining him will be Brad Tiffany of Sheridan on bass,...
The Hot Springs County School District will be hosting an Information Fair for all staff, showcasing available benefits, memberships, investment opportunities and more. The fair will take place on Monday, Aug. 19 from noon until 1 p.m. at the high school commons. The district is inviting local businesses to attend as well and promote what Thermopolis has to offer for both new and established staff. Businesses are asked to have something interesting that will draw folks to your table such as a raffle, coupons, water bottles or samples. Hooking...
The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Hot Springs County Library. Please note this is a week later than the usual third Tuesday of the month. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m. until noon, and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, navigate the site or update...
The Bighorn River is enjoyed by floaters on devices of many types....
by Cindy Glasson Get revved up for the Thermopolis Demolition Derby this Saturday, August 17 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize for 2019 is $3,500 with the second place winner taking home $2,000 and third place brings in $1,000 plus trophies for the top three winners and the M.A.D. Dog trophy. If you’re more interested in the truck derby, first place garners the winner $1,500 and the Herby Derby boasts a $500 prize. Additional prizes in both of these classes w...
Following a Pre-K Health Fair last week, Piper Rossler takes advantage of the water fun set up. The event was sponsored by community schools, Hot Springs County Library and Hot Springs County Public Health. Students were tested in various areas including hearing and motor skills. Public Health provided bike helmet fittings, and their office has free bike helmets for ages toddlers to adults....
During the Family Fun Nite at the Hot Springs County Fair, the inflatables were again a big hit. This year there were several new items, including a game in which four people attached to bungee cords have to grab as many beanbags as they can. Other events during the night included contests for watermelon eating, pie baking and weight guessing, entertainment from comedian, juggler and magician Steve Russell, and live music from Tris Munsick and the Innocents....
Above, Thermopolis Volunteer Firemen are regaled by Senator John Barrasso at their 100th birthday celebration. Below, Jerry Walsh and Caroline Walsh Marshall join fire chief Mark Collins as they cut the cake with a special commemorative axe. The Walsh's father, Ed Walsh, was the first fire chief in the department....
Ten fabulous cooks participated in this year's chili cook-off during the Hot Springs County Fair. Winners were Cassie Owsley for Best Green Chili and Bobbi Overfield for Best Red Chili and People's Choice....
Hot Springs County Historical Society and HSC Pioneer Association have announced their summer 2019 historical trek. The trek will be Saturday, Aug. 24, leaving Hot Springs County Museum at 8 a.m. The itinerary will be Kirby Creek and Bridger Creek, with visits to: the historic sites of Lucy Moore’s sheep operation, Twin Chimneys, site of Holt, Holt Schoolhouse and Schoolhouse Hill, the site of the Jim Bridger Trail register cliff, the Harold Day homestead on Bridger Creek and many other points of interest along the way. A limited number of c...
First Baptist Church of Thermopolis at 310 South Sixth Street is hosting a Liberty Quartet Concert on Sunday, Aug. 11 during the 11 a.m. worship hour. The concert is open to the public and there is no cost, but a love offering will be taken. Liberty is a Gospel group based in the West with a full-time concert schedule. The men cherish the opportunity to connect with people and make new friends wherever they go. They have had the opportunity to share the platform with groups such as Gaither Vocal Band, Legacy Five, Greater Vision, the Booth...
On June 14-25, T.J. and Lea Schoenewald, as well as Marion Bishop, headed to Albuquerque, N.M., to compete in the 2019 National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors. T.J. and Bishop had previously qualified for the competition in 2018, though Lea noted she didn’t have to qualify to go because this was the first year they had a Power Walk event so it was “come one, come all.” Bishop added the national level also added Pickleball to its offerings. This year marks... Full story
Whether they were walking or running, riding their bike or pushing a stroller, the participants in the Run With the Buffalo 5k/10k had a great time on Saturday....
