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Joe Moon makes an outline for a Tyrannosaurus Rex on the painted mural covering the windows of dilapidated properties on Arapahoe....
Dallis Flores had a great time last week at the field day with his friends from Head Start. Rachel Johnson, teacher's aide, along with the other teachers had a variety of games for the little ones, from running races to ball tossing and frisbee, all of which were met with giggles and lots of energy....
The Lights On summer sessions will be a little bit different this year as they are adding summer school to their list of fun activities. There will be two sessions this summer, one from June 11-28, the second July 23 – August 9 to give kids every opportunity to attend. The summer school program will be run by grade level teachers Mondays through Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The summer Adventure Camp will be run by afterschool professionals Mondays through Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. u...
Citizens are invited to a public meeting about an upcoming highway improvement project inside the Thermopolis city limits on Thursday, May 31. The May 31 public meeting will be held at the Thermopolis Fire Hall, 400 S. 14th St., beginning at 6 p.m. The Thermopolis project is scheduled for 2020 or 2021. It involves isolated reconstruction on U.S. 20/Wyoming 789, including storm drain added near the Hot Springs State Park Headquarters. The project includes Americans with Disabilities (ADA) improvements at 16 intersections, isolated replacement...
The Hot Springs County Fairgrounds will be home to the 2018 Hot Springs Junior Livestock Show this Friday at 1 p.m. The order of the show is swine, heifers, beef and lambs. Weigh-ins will be prior to the show, at 10 a.m. for swine, 11 a.m. for cattle and 11:30 a.m. for lambs. Entry fees are $25 per head for swine, $30 per head for cattle and $20 per head for lambs. Prizes include buckles, banners and cash. There will also be a Joey Mahoney Memorial PeeWee Showmanship event for ages 7 and under. There is no entry fee, and prizes for all...
Trudy Lance gently drops a memorial wreath from the Park Street bridge in honor of our veterans on Memorial Day....
A great way to get a sampling of what is going on in Hot Springs County in relation to natural resources is the tour provided by Hot Springs County Weed and Pest on Wednesday, June 20. A spring tradition for about 10 years, those wishing to go on the natural resource tour will meet at weed and pest at 9 a.m. The tour will begin with a trip out to the WyoBen plant to take a peek at the reclamation projects they have going on, followed by a visit to an area of Jones Road where they are working on controlling Russian Knapweed. From there, the tour...
The landscaping and gardening at the home of Rick and Barb Engelbrecht made it the Red Dirt Master Gardener's pick for May's Garden of the Month. Rick stands with Cindy Toth next to a unique fountain display....
Hot Springs State Park will be the site for the 26th annual Hot Spot Car Rally on Father’s Day weekend, June 16 and 17. The first rally was at Big T Drive-In on Shoshoni, and featured 34 cars. The event has grown over the years, bringing in 140 or more vehicles some years. The rally is a casual two-day event beginning at 10 a.m. on June 16 with pre-registration and the Ted Spatol Memorial Poker Run. There will also be a casual gathering of car enthusiasts, and at 4:30 p.m. will be the official Parade of Cars leaving the state park and t...
The Bobcat football team held a hot dog eating contest fundraiser last Friday afternoon. Anthony Vargas (standing) was the winner with nine dogs in four minutes....
Ty Vass holds the front end of a calf as Seth Dickey holds on tight to a back leg as his dad, Dr. Kevin Dickey, helps restrain the calf. Anthony Martinez gets ready to brand the calf as part of the annual procedure of marking ownership of calves before they are turned out to spring pastures....
If you’re into barrel racing an opportunity to hone your craft is coming up with the Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The clinic will be three days, June 8-10 and the $550 fee per rider includes lunch each day of the clinic, a t-shirt and a catered meet and greet dinner with Combs and Tammy Chase on Saturday night. There are still spaces available, however, space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged, but if there are spaces available the first day of the clinic, you may register then. To r...
The Annual Smokin’ Waters Golf Tournament is just around the corner, Saturday, June 9 at the Thermopolis Golf Course. The shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., featuring an 18 hole scramble with four person teams. Entry fees are $100 per player which includes green fees, cart rental, a mulligan package and awards. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes will be given away during the tournament. Also on the line is a $25,000 prize for a hole in one on hole eight, sponsored by the Wyoming 4-H Foundation. There will also be a putting contest with a...
The end of the school year is, literally, just a day away. That means the flurry of summer activities and tourists is again getting ready to fire up for the next few months. Travel and Tourism Director Amanda Moeller said they’ve been doing the regular radio spots and promotion of special events, noting those events are also promoted on the digital billboards in Gillette. Kicking off this Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day is the annual sticker venture between Travel and T...
We may only be near the end of May, but the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department is already thinking about the 4th of July fireworks display and are unfortunately coming up short. According to fire chief Mark Collins, it takes about $12,000 to create a 20-30 minute display. This year, one of the department’s main funding sources cut their donation from $5,000 to just $1,000, a huge blow to the event. “The fire department has been doing this show since 1962,” Collins said, “and the community has always been generous.” The cost of the fireworks...
Registrations are now closed for the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament May 26 and 27 in the Hot Springs County High School parking lot. The tournament is hosted by the Bobcat Booster Club and all proceeds will go to Bobcat Athletics. There are several different age groups for those 10 and younger on up to those 30 and older. There will be vendors on sight such as, Beartooth Concessions, a Robotics Club food booth, Speech Team Pepsi Trailer, Mama Z’s Pizza, Wyoming Big Kahuna Ice Cream, LuLaRoe and gift type items. There will b...
Jump Rope For Heart is a national education and fundraising events sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Jump Rope For Heart events are conducted in school by physical education teachers. The money raised goes directly to the American Heart Association and every little bit helps. The kids at Ralph Witters Elementary along with our great community raised over $4,500 for the American Heart Association. That money will be spread out through...
Wyoming Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school, will host free information sessions for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education. Wyoming Connections Academy is a program of Big Horn County School District No. 1, which is accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of AdvancED. The information session will provide families with an opportunity to meet with a Connections Academy teacher,...
Hot Springs Dance, LLC is putting on their dancing shoes to bring Thermopolis a new recital, “On Broadway”. Dancers from age three and up will perform everything from tap dancing to ballet, hip hop and contemporary dance during the show beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, June 1. The recital will be held in the school auditorium and is free, however, donations would be appreciated. There will also be roses for sale at the door for your favorite dancer....
Saturday saw the 2018 WYO Quarter Horse Ranch Spring Sale at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The sale brought in buyers from 22 different states, and a total of $728,260 The high seller for the event was Lot 32, Choice Two Remember, a Buckskin which sold for $32,000 to a buyer from Maryland. Next highest was Lot 21, Two Eyed Partner, a Buckskin which was a half brother to Choice and went for $25,500 to a buyer out of Massachusetts. The high selling two-year-old was Lot 26, Wyo Spark and...
The Hot Spot Car Rally Committee hosted a cruise event Friday evening, with members of the public bringing their favorite rides for a quick drive through the town. Upcoming cruises are scheduled for June 1, 8 and 15, and the annual car show will be June 16 and 17....
The Hot Springs County High School Football program will be hosting the inaugural hot dog eating contest this Friday. Come enjoy some friendly competition and meet the staff and players of the 2018 Bobcat Football team. The contest is open to all members of the public, and contestants will eat as many hot dogs with buns as they can in four minutes. Competitors can use a beverage to help down the food, and water will be provided. The contest begins Friday at 5 p.m. in front of the high school. Sign up with football coach Matt McPhie. Entry fee...
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Raegan Stanley, M.S., CCC-SLP from Thermopolis is collaborating in a research study for the University of Wyoming dealing with a treatment technique for Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s is a degenerative neurological disease that affects numerous individuals. Stanley states that a common Parkinson’s symptom is speech impairment. The treatment technique being studied is called Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) Loud. This technique was developed in 1985, and there is a plenty of evidence proving the effic...
The Hot Springs County Library Summer Reading Program will be June 1 through July 13 this year. With a theme of “Libraries Rock!” activities will include a visit from Peter Davison, a “poet of motion,” creating musical instruments, possible rock painting and a talent show. The summer program is open to students who will be in grades 1-5 this fall and activities will be each Friday, 10:30 a.m. until noon, but there is no program on July 6....
Get your running shoes on and prepare for Running with the Buffalo, a Ready, Set, Run! Road race on Friday, June 8. The race starts in Hot Springs State Park and will run through the buffalo pasture. Pre-registration will guarantee a t-shirt for all participants and awards will be given to the top finisher in each age group of the run. Pre-register at the rec district by June 1 for $15, or register the day of the race starting at 6:30 a.m. for $20. Ready, Set, Run! kids who complete the program are free. The race will begin at 7 a.m. For more...
