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Self Help Center of Hot Springs County associate director Gage Williams talks with attendees of the open house held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Thermopolis office. In the background are Thermopolis Chief of Police Pat Cornwell, Self Help Center Community Outreach and Events Coordinator Walt Doney and local advocate Stephanie Richert....
by Jurri Schenck To the people of Thermopolis Melene Mierzejewski, (pronounced Mur-She-Esky), is known as one of the community's piano teachers, but there is much more about her than that. When her students receive lessons, they might miss the opportunity to know the wealth of her life experiences. There is an old proverb that says, "Those that look are common, but those who see are rare." To properly know this person who is rich in adventures that spanned the globe, we must know her...
The recent full moon coming up just as the lights on the Swinging Bridge came on, created a beautiful scene in Hot Springs State Park....
Linsey Reed and her dog, Dutch, take in the gorgeous view of Thermopolis and Hot Springs State Park while hiking around the rim of the T-Hill trail last Friday afternoon....
Andy Samuelson and Chris Jones fly into Thermopolis in a hot air balloon on a beautiful January day. The two flew 21 miles starting from Boysen State Park, going through the Wind River Canyon and landing near the T-Hill trailhead last Saturday morning....
Zayden Hurley and his dad, Zackery Hurley, go sledding down Warren hill. The nice weather last Sunday made for a fun day of sledding at one of the very few places that is still covered in snow....
Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual retreat from January 21-23. Dinner will be on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Fair Building. Local organizer Adrian Padilla invites everyone to join them. Participants can play poker during dinner. It costs $10 to join in. There will be prizes such as decoys and other donated gifts. Also, there will be a silent auction. The retreat also includes duck hunting in the Hot Springs County region on both Saturday and Sunday....
Registration is now open for Hot Springs Dance. Classes include Intermediate Ballet, Advanced Ballet, Parents and Me Tumbling, Acro 4 Tots, L-4 Acrobatics, Middle School + Acro, Jump Rope Dance, and Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary. Classes are at various times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Visit hotspringsdance.com for more information....
Ralph Witters Elementary students recently enjoyed the challenge of a climbing wall set up in the school gym....
Brothers Deven Landon, 19, and Kai Landon, 9 have fun practicing hockey on the ice rink in the Hot Springs State Park this weekend. The new ice skating rink was put up in 2021 and is now ready for use....
Micah Arcand and Walker Sanning, both 11 years old, were selling hot cocoa for their third day. On their first day, they raised over $115. They were selling the hot drinks as part of a school fundraiser for the Elf Tree charity that continues on into this year. These young boys took the initiative and started this little business themselves....
Bonnie Lawrence-Smith gave a presentation on Thunder Bird Petroglyphs at the Historical Museum January 8 to a packed house. Her slide show and discussion revealed many details about her research....
Big Horn Bow Hunters held a tournament on Saturday, January 8 at the HSC Fair Building. Organizer Randy Welfl said they have shoots there every Thursday night at 7 p.m. until April 28. They shoot the "450 Vegas" which is 15 rounds of three arrows. This type of archery tournament has been around since 1962. In 2000 the National Field Archery Association took over and their shoot occurs yearly in Las Vegas with over 3,000 participants. On May 21-22 there will be a Scholarship Shoot in the...
Several community members braved the cold Saturday to participate in the Hot Springs State Park First Day Hike. Wyoming State Parks, Historical Sites and Trails planned the hikes at parks around the state on January 1....
A couple of the people who participated in the HSSP First Day Hike also played a round of frisbee golf on Saturday. The temperature was hovering around zero degrees as the group walked the course....
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! event takes place this Saturday, Jan. 8. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later in town. Main Street continues to grow the roster of participants and fine-tune this monthly event. Main Street Thermopolis encourages shoppers and strollers to come out for the event. President Suzanne Samelson commented that “this is a great opportunity to start off the New Year by showing support for all the Thermopolis businesses, especially those who are com...
Cold temperatures and a beautiful blue sky create a beautiful sight in Hot Springs State Park....
Parker Wychgram works to decorate her gingerbread house during the gingerbread house making workshop held last Tuesday at the Hot Springs County Library. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Library....
A couple walks along the terraces in Hot Springs State Park....
Zane Lentsch, Lucas Ramirez, and Beckett Tharp present 200 pounds of deer meat to the local food giveaway at the River of Life Fellowship, accepted by Jeb Schenck. Game Warden Matt Lentsch, Worland, along with 4-H youths, also from Worland, made the donation. The Wyoming Governor's wife started a program called Food from the Field, which allows a hunter to legally donate the meat from their animal to food banks. About 25 deer were harvested recently by participating youths. The game is then...
Wyoming State Park, Historical Sites and Trails invites people to participate in a “First Day Hike” on Friday, January 1 beginning at 10 a.m. For the hike in Hot Springs State Park, hikers will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office. A 1-2 mile hike, with easy terrain will be offered. Dress appropriately for the weather. Door prizes will be given out. For more information visit wyoparks.org. or call (307) 777-6323 or 864-2176....
Ralph Witters Elementary students put on their annual Christmas concert at the William H. Malloy Auditorium Thursday December 16. The venue was packed with families, friends and staff to view all the various grades perform songs for the holiday season....
Bernice Balog speaks with Shelley Deromedi at the Christmas Craft Fair at the Community Hall on Saturday December 18. This was the last local craft fair before Christmas....
Pre K through fourth grade Hot Springs County School District students put on their Christmas concerts last week. The auditorium was packed with parents, family, friends and community members....
Dawson, Aubrey and Daxton McLean visited with Santa during the Scavenger Hunt sponsored by People for People. The Grinch also made an appearance at the event....
