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Seniors in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County should mark their calendars for a special “Senior Health Day” to be held next Tuesday, September 24 at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There will be a number of interactive, health related booths from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Those attending can learn about things like fall prevention, driver safety and even scam alerts courtesy of Hot Springs County Law Enforcement. Find out about all the resources available to seniors in the area with booths from the Wyoming Department of Health, Hot Springs Count...
A small group of local folks attended a workshop in Thermopolis recently, presented by the Wyoming Business Council, called “Strategic Doing.” The workshop was a follow up from meetings held earlier this year which resulted in reviewing various surveys that have been done over the last several years to determine what our community would like to see done in regards to improving our town. The workshop’s main objective was to give a little boost in getting some of the projects finished that have been started, or at least further along, and respo...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Historical Society will be hosting their 2019 summer picnic on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Kiwanis shelter near the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. The membership and seasoned citizens are invited, and the event will recognize and honor our pioneers, especially those 90 years old and older. Meat, rolls and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service, and a covered side dish and/or dessert. For more information, call...
One of the interesting events during last week's Second Friday Art Stroll was the painting of masks done at Flying Eagle Gallery....
The Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, in conjunction with various other state agencies, celebrate Wyoming Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. As part of the celebration, day-use fees to all Wyoming state parks and historic sites that day are waived. In proclaiming September 28 as Wyoming Public Lands Day, Gov. Mark Gordon said, “Anybody that lives in Wyoming appreciates the value of public lands. And in Wyoming, our public lands are many.” According to the legislation sponsored by Representative Andy Schwartz of...
The Farmer's Market is still going strong through the end of this month with plenty of fresh produce, baked goods and more, Saturday, starting at 8 a.m....
During last Friday's Bobcat Pride at the high school, Oakley Bowman and Tahja Hunt read off the different dress theme days for Homecoming Week. Hailie Weber and Wyatt McDermott helped demonstrate fashion for 80's Day....
On various dates in September, Special Olympics Wyoming athletes from Wyoming’s communities will compete at Area Fall Tournament competitions at venues throughout the state. These competitions are in preparation for the State Fall Tournament that will be held in Casper, Oct. 9-11. The State Fall Tournament is one of the four main Special Olympics Wyoming competition events held each year. Athletes compete in Bowling, Bocce, Cycling, Soccer and Tennis. The 2019 Special Olympics Wyoming Area Fall Tournament for Area I, which includes c...
Nick Flores pokes his head out and takes aim at a pair of "enemies" during the latest Nerf War in Hot Springs State Park....
There's nothing like the excitement of Homecoming for the Bobcats, especially the fun things they do during the week. Monday featured the "Mangeant" and Tuesday was the traditional Buff Puff volleyball games and Powder Puff football games. Still to come is the parade on Friday along with the football game vs Moorcroft and the Homecoming dance Saturday night....
Students and staff at Hot Springs County High School fight for seats during a round of Musical Chairs at last week's Bobcat Pride. The Friday morning gatherings provide a chance for information about activities at the school and some friendly competition....
When my wife, Kari, stepped into the natural, 94-degree pool at Days Inn Thermopolis last Labor Day weekend, she was overcome with euphoria. She smiled and let out a big sigh. Completely captivated, she became one with the water. Such is the salvation in the hot springs of Wyoming. Upon dipping in, your sorrows and troubles melt away. Relaxation becomes you. A Greek word for "Hot City," Thermopolis is best-known for Big Horn Hot Springs, one of the largest mineral springs in the world,...
“Get Your Chalk On” is the theme this weekend as downtown Thermopolis businesses celebrate chalk and pastels by hosting artists and activities during the September Second Friday ArtStroll/Still Strolling Saturday. The ArtStroll takes place from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, and during regular business hours on Saturday. A chalk art contest will beautify the sidewalks. Artists of all ages are encouraged to register at Thermopolis Print Zone for a square of sidewalk to decorate with chalk. For more details, please see flyers at local businesses, or con...
The 2019 Hunting with Heroes event is planned for the weekend of Sept. 27 and 28. Ten participants from Arkansas, California, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky and Michigan will come to the Thermopolis VFW for the event, with check in on Sept. 27. Food will be available and there will be some time to visit. September 28 is the main day of the hunt in Areas 76 and 83, followed by a banquet at the VFW. Hunting with Heroes is a non-profit organization based in Wyoming that takes veterans who are 50 percent or more disabled on hunting trips. Partnering...
Riders take a few turns around the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds indoor arena during the Weaver Ranch Roping Clinic last week. The clinic provides riders a chance to learn different roping and cattle handling techniques....
The third Rick Phipps Memorial Concert will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at the VFW, beginning at 7 p.m. The event is planned as a big dance. Phipps was well known in the local music community, and passed away on July 4, 2016, due to leukemia and other medical issues. Performers will include Eric Kay, Kerry Wallace with Cal Winland and the Silvertip String Band of Cal Gandy on guitar and vocals, John Brooks on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Harold Hutson on guitar and vocals, Michael Wright on bass, Keith O’Brien on keyboard and vocals, and Josiah N...
Photographers of all skill levels grab that camera, charge up your batteries and get ready for the 12th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk to be held in Thermopolis on Saturday, October 5. Hailed as the world’s largest global and social photography event, more than 24,000 photographers of all walks of life and skill levels gather on this one day to explore their little corners of the world. Kelby is a photographer and designer with more than 60 books under his belt about using Photoshop and digital editing and started these special p...
The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Hot Springs County Library. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m.-noon, and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, navigate the site or update contact information and work history. Help can be given to create a resume and/or cover...
Homecoming Week for the Thermopolis Bobcats kicks off next Monday and the students have chosen the theme “Pop Culture Back to the 2000’s” for this year’s festivities. Monday, students will dress up in their favorite characters for the day and the ever-popular “Mangeant” will be held in the auditorium at 11:45. Students will also be decorating the school hallways on Monday to see which class has the best decorations. Those of a certain age will think they’re having flashbacks on Tuesday when student’s dress for the 80’s. That evening is sure t...
Results from the Wyoming State Fair were recently released with the following Hot Springs County awards. 4-H Remi Adams: (photography) photo of wheat, blue; photo of two dogs, blue; photo of spider web, blue Rylee Agar: (fabric and fashion) denim dress with green buttons, purple Luke Dickey: (food and nutrition) peach pound cake, red; lemon ricotta cookies with lemon glaze, red; blueberry muffins, blue (robotics) motion activated guard robot, purple, reserve in division (self determined) Lego...
Neil Strickland and Allison Wrye coax their minnows down the race track toward the finish line during Saturday's Minnow Racing action at Shorty's Liquor. Chris Roberts, from Jackson, takes photos in the background....
Gusts of wind made for a cool but challenging day for artists who painted in the park last Saturday in the second annual 'Plein-Air Thermopolis' event at Hot Springs State Park. Local Worland and Thermopolis artists were joined by artists from as far away as Colorado. In all, 24 artists came out to enjoy the opportunity to paint together in this beautiful setting. After registering and a brief tutorial by Thermopolis artist Cindy Clancy with tips on how to paint outside (en plein air), the artis...
One of the newer attractions at Hot Springs State Park are the Koi swimming in the cooling ponds. The fish have a variety of sizes and colors, and they certainly put up plenty of bubbles going after the small food pellets thrown their way....
Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department helped raise about $4,200 in donations toward the cure for Muscular Dystrophy, during the annual Fill the Boot campaign on Monday....
Seniors in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County should mark their calendars for a special “Senior Health Day” to be held on Tuesday, September 24 at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There will be a number of interactive, health related booths from 9-11 a.m. Those attending can learn about things like fall prevention, driver safety and even scam alerts courtesy of Hot Springs County Law Enforcement. Find out about all the resources available to seniors in the area with booths from the Wyoming Department of Health, Hot Springs County Public Healt...
