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Vacation Bible School is ready to start at the First Baptist Church, July 24-27. “Over the Moat – Drawbridge to the King” is the theme this year, revolving around a Medieval time. Children going into kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to come join the fun and do not have to be members of the church to attend. The fun begins each morning at 9 a.m. and will end at noon....
Rick Phipps was well known in the local music community, and when he passed away on July 4, 2016, due to leukemia and other medical issues, his memory was honored with a concert at the Hot Springs State Park pavillion. The second annual Rick Phipps Memorial Concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the pavilion. Artists performing include: Eric Kay, Thermopolis; Dan Garnett, Worland; Virgil Bailey, Hyattville, and Shaun Nicklas, Worland; the Silvertip String Band,...
The Bighorn Bowhunters will host the first annual T-Hill Shoot July 15 and 16, on the east side of the hill at the buffalo corral. Registration will be 8-11 a.m. Saturday, with participants able to start shooting any time. There will be shotgun starts on Sunday, with registration at 8 a.m. and on targets at 9 a.m. At 6 p.m. Saturday there will be fun shoots, including a milk jug event, a monster shoot, an armadillo shoot and a kids balloon shoot. Josh Lynch explained an armadillo shoot involves...
A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, July 17 from 4:15-7:15 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The Hot Springs County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting the drive, and Melene Mierzejewski said the goal is to collect 24 units of blood, though 30 were requested. She further added the most units generated at a drive here is 32. Mierzejewski said many of the donors they see are older, so they’re really hoping to see some young people come in and donate. Donors must be at least 18, though 17-year-olds can also donate i...
With the wind blowing just right, this bull looks a little like Elvis as he takes a rest during the heat of the day....
Starting on July 16, 350 people from across and outside the U.S. will take a 400-mile journey across Wyoming in the 21st annual Tour de Wyoming. Among those riding in the event are Ron Philips and Kevin Mahoney. Philips said this will be the 19th tour he’s done. He missed the first one, and had to bow out of the 2015 ride due to having shoulder surgery. Philips noted his son, Gavin, rode with him on the tour beginning at age 14, and continued to participate in it until he was well into c...
The Wyoming Democratic Party (WDP) will hold their quarterly State Central Committee Meeting this Saturday, July 15, in Thermopolis at Common Grounds, 122 North 5th. All registered Democrats in Wyoming are welcome and encouraged to attend any and all of the events planned by the WDP throughout the day. Howie Samelson, Chair of the Hot Springs County Democrats, said, “I was flattered that the Wyoming Democratic Party chose Thermopolis to host their quarterly State Central Committee Meeting. Having Governor O’Malley as the guest speaker at Sat...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department put on an amazing show of patriotism for the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks from T-Hill Tuesday evening. The community pitched in with donations to help pay for the fireworks....
The Third Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, in Hot Springs State Park. There is still time to sign up to participate as an artist or vendor or food purveyor. The festival program already includes a robust line-up of Wyoming’s own artists, craftsmen, musicians, storytellers, artisan and guild members demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the whole family. A new feature this year will be the Wyoming FolkMasters Tent, sponsored by the Wyoming Arts Council and showcasing individuals dedicate...
An evening of jazz, funk, soul, salsa and a little rhythm and blues is slated for Monday night in Hot Springs State Park as the Music in the Parks series presents John Roberts y Pan Blanco. The free concert will be held on the pavilion starting at 7 p.m. Pie and ice cream is being provided by Friends of Hot Springs State Park and concessions will be provided by Shorty’s Saloon and Liquor Store. Roberts has spent more than 15 years recording and performing all over the U.S. and abroad, including Mexico, India, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, A...
Brad Cline, a veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services on Thursday, July 13, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum.. Cline 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. Appointments with Cline can be scheduled by calling 307-250-3890, and his office is staffed in Cody, at 1...
The Hot Springs County Senior Center hosted a barbecue lunch on Monday, in honor of Independence Day. In addition to hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings, there were banana splits for dessert, served by local Masons....
One of the best parts of summer in Thermopolis is when all the alumni gather in July for the All Class Reunion. This year, the featured classes end in “2” and “7”, but, as always, all classes are invited to participate in the festivities. Registration will be held on Saturday, July 15 at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center from 1 – 3 p.m. You will receive your tickets for the all class picnic at that time. Saturday alumnus will be dancing the night away at the VFW with a live band that begins at 9 p.m. After sleeping in a little...
Hot Springs County Recreation District and the Lights On Afterschool program will be holding two sessions of Summer Rec Camp starting July 10. Open to ages 6-13, the first session will begin July 10 and run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through July 19. The second session will be held from July 31 through Aug. 9. Mondays will be “sport” days, Tuesdays are “outdoor” days and Wednesdays will be “ropes course” days. A calendar of activities during the camp will be posted on the rec district’s website to give parents and kids an idea of what they...
Main Street Thermopolis' Clean Team took to the downtown streets last Monday, June 26. Sabrina Bullard-Stucky, Johnny Dorman, Meri Ann Rush, Howie Samelson, Suzanne Samelson, Deb Tudor and Gavin Turner were enthusiastic participants. The group weeded, trimmed trees, swept, picked up cigarette butts. They also answered questions from visitors about eating, lodging and soaking in our town. Main Street Thermopolis is part of a state and national program committed to the celebrating our community's...
The Thermopolis Fire Department put on an impressive fireworks display Tuesday night for the Fourth of July that could be seen and heard throughout town....
On June 17 and 18, Boysen Reservoir was home to the 2017 Wyoming Walleye Stampede, bringing competitors in nearly 70 two-person teams from around Wyoming and other states to cast their lines and snag the biggest fish they can, and win some cash while they're at it. Boysen is only a small part of the Stampede event, which also sees tournaments at Glendo Reservoir and Pathfinder Reservoir. Among those competing at the Boysen event was Bill Mathews. Mathews and his nephew Todd took first at the...
Though the increased flows from Boysen Reservoir have led to a few flooded areas around town, they've also made for some impressive rapids in the canyon for the adventurous to experience....
How many times in your life have you thought to yourself, "I wish I could go back"? Eight gentlemen from the Wyoming Pioneer Home had a chance to go back for a little while on Saturday morning as they participated in the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation's flight of a lifetime. The former military veterans were treated to a free flight from the foundation whose mission is simply, "Giving Back to Those Who Have Given." Captain Mike Winterboer was pilot for the day, taking the veterans up in a...
Something that has raised a bit of excitement in the past few weeks is the show American Pickers coming to Wyoming to do some filming in July. The show follows Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as they travel and around the country trying to hunt up valuable antiques. Those with collections, or who know a collector, are encouraged to contact the show to let the Pickers know about it. Mary Weaver, who is part of the production company for the show, noted as of Wednesday afternoon she had received one call from someone in Thermopolis. She noted that’s...
If you’ve been outside in the evenings lately or down by the river or lake, you’ve undoubtedly come in contact with those irritating little buzzers – mosquitoes. The Hot Springs County Weed and Pest Control District will be doing their aerial spraying for mosquitoes in the Lucerne Valley area and Owl Creek areas between July 1 and July 3, as well as Thermopolis and other areas of the county, weather permitting. Although the active ingredients in the pesticides generally break down quickly and do not leave a toxic residue, there are some preca...
Its time to have a little fun in the dark for a good cause – the Glow Golf Tournament at the Thermopolis Golf Course to benefit the Hot Springs County High School golf team. The tournament will be held on July 14, starting at 9 p.m. The tournament will be played as a nine-hole “ambrose scramble” with four to a team and a team handicap. Since the tournament will be played in the dark, there are some interesting changes to help make things a little easier. For example, the cups will be six inches rather than the regular four inch cups and will...
Mackenzie Buckner had a chance to get a few steps in with her daddy, JW Buckner, at the street dance after the PRCA rodeo on Saturday night....
The Third Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6, in Hot Springs State Park. The festival celebrates the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s own artists, craftsmen, musicians and storytellers. It includes musicians performing at the pavilion, an invitational art show and sale, artisan and guild demonstrations, a storytelling circle, hands-on activities for kids, plus a special event this year — the Wyoming FolkMasters Tent. The event is open to the public without charge. It is sponsored by Hot Spr...
People, and animals, of all ages participated in the Tour de Wish 5K Ride, Run and Walk on Saturday. Proceeds go to Make a Wish Wyoming....
