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The 2016 Hot Springs County High School Athletics Hall of Fame has been announced. Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame Chairman Mark Whitt said the Hall of Fame was established in 2006 as a way to recognize the many great athletes, coaches, teams, administrators and community members that have been a part of Bobcat athletics over the years. The Hall of Fame induction will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Hot Springs County High School Commons. The class of 2016 Hall of Fame includes...
The proposed budget for the Owl Creek Irrigation District was approved by Judge Robert E. Skar on Monday, June 27. The budget calls for itemizing money to be raised by assessment against lands in the amount of $138,017.18 which is by assessment of $21.81 per acre against 4,378.89 acres of land in the Lower Area or Lucerne and Dempsey Areas at $4.58 per acre on 9,286.17 acres of land comprising the Upper and Middle Areas of the district. With this income and with income from other sources, the...
Hot Springs County Commissioners approved the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition Ballot Initiative and the Formation of a Hospital District and Board of Directors Ballot Initiative on Tuesday after a public hearing was held regarding both issues. Residents on both sides of the issue were allowed to speak for two minutes on the issue before the County Commissioners made their decision. Joseph Casciato shared his reasons for not wanting the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition on the Nov. 8 ballot. “I thi...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners discussed courthouse security, signed a Maternal Child Health Contract with Public Health and approved a lease with Legion Town and Country Club at a meeting on Tuesday. County Commissioners discussed courthouse security updates. Road and Bridge supervisor Dave Schlager said the courthouse will have new signage next month and they are looking into prices for panic bars that will be placed in the courtroom. Judge E. Robert Skar said they want to make the...
This year’s People of the Earth Days will be June 23-26. It will be a cultural and natural discovery weekend with authors Michael Gear and Kathy O’Neal Gear, with an array of events. The weekend will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday with a “Welcome Reception with the Gears” at the Days Inn Hot Springs Convention Center and an evening of conversation. From 8-9:30 a.m. Friday attendees will participate in The Wyoming Dinosaur Dig Tour. Then from 9:30-11 a.m., attendees will get a guided tour through...
Residents from Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center visited the Bar None Morgan Ranch, owned by Harvey and Lois Seidel, last Thursday morning. Phillip Scheel, owner of Tumbleweed Propane, brought out a goat and her two kids to visit as well. State Representative of House District 28 Nathan Winters also showed up to pet the animals and visit with the residents....
Community Church of Thermopolis will be building an annex for youth fellowship and community outreach at 629 Big Horn St. behind the church. The building will include a kitchen, restrooms and a large fellowship hall to host events. They will be demolishing the house located at 631 Big Horn St. to make room for the new construction. Project chairperson Veva Blakesly said this has been a vision of the church since 2008, and they hope to have the new construction completed and open by December...
The first Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk event in Thermopolis will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Hot Springs State Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s Community Relations Coordinator Tess Kersenbrock said the Tour de Wish series was inspired by the first wish granted in Wyoming to 10-year-old Brian of Gillette who wished for a BMX bike in 1985. “Since Brian’s wish was granted more than 30 years ago, over 500 children battling life-threatening medical condi...
Main Street Thermopolis met June 15 to discuss board member changes and important community projects. President Stefanie Gilbert decided to step down from her position as president. She did, however, decide to stay on with the committee as a member of the board. “I didn’t step down because I don’t support Main Street,” Gilbert said. “I’m a huge supporter, which is why I’m staying on the board. I just don’t think I have the time for the responsibilities of president.” The board also accepted the...
The Big Horn Basin Riders are planning their annual Freedom Run for July 1 and 2 in Hot Springs County. On Friday, July 1 a Meet and Greet will be held at 6 p.m. at One Eyed Buffalo. At the Meet and Greet, individuals can register for the 265-mile Poker Run as well as buy tickets for the Bag Lady Sue show to be held on Saturday evening. Tickets are $25. Registration for the Poker Run will also be held at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 2 at the Recreation Center. Prices for the Poker Run are $20 for...
Fifty-year-old Michelle Redland ran the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon June 5 in Deadwood, S.D. Redland said this was her first marathon and it took her five hours and 58 minutes to run the 26.2 miles. "The first 14 miles was a steady climb," she said. "At about mile 16, I first saw my husband and I was overjoyed. During mile 18, I started crying because I was exhausted and I had another hill to conquer. So, I walked miles 18 and 19, and I never looked at my watch once." Running a marathon...
The 2016 Big Horn Basin Football Camp will be June 27, 28 and 29 at the Hot Springs County High School LeRoy Hayes Field. Registration will be 9-11:30 a.m. June 29. The Big Horn Basin Football Camp is designed to improve individual techniques and football fundamentals. Grades 5-12 will receive one-on-one instructions to improve individual position techniques. They will compete in 7-on-7 competitions. There will also be a strength clinic on lifting techniques and speed and agility training. The w...
Children bowl at the Summer Carnival Celebration at Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center on Saturday. Bowling was one of the many activities, including face painting and a dunking booth, at the summer kickoff event. Music, food and fun were all a part of the celebration....
ArtStroll attendees participated in a Sip n' Paint experience at the Hot Springs County Museum on Friday evening. Previous Sip n' Paint artwork lined the stage while participants enjoyed complimentary snacks and created their own masterpieces....
The 2016 Big Horn Basin Football Camp will be June 27, 28 and 29 at the Hot Springs County High School LeRoy Hayes Field. Registration will be 9-11:30 a.m. June 29. The Big Horn Basin Football Camp is designed to improve individual techniques and football fundamentals. Grades 5-12 will receive one-on-one instructions to improve individual position techniques. They will compete in 7-on-7 competitions. There will also be a strength clinic on lifting techniques and speed and agility training. The w...
The Hot Springs County Republican Party hosted the Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday night, featuring a silent auction, a live auction and special speakers including local Republican candidates for Hot Springs County Commissioner and State Senate District 20. Above, a couple contemplates bidding on an item in the silent auction....
The first Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk event in Thermopolis will be held at 9 a.m. June 25 at the Hot Springs State Park. Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s Community Relations Coordinator Tess Kersenbrock said the Tour de Wish series was inspired by the first wish granted in Wyoming to 10-year-old Brian of Gillette who wished for a BMX bike in 1985. “Since Brian’s wish was granted more than 30 years ago, over 500 children battling life-threatening medical conditions in Wyoming have had their wishes grant...
I could have been one of the 49 people killed or one of the 53 wounded in the early Sunday morning attack in the crowded gay bar Pulse in Orlando, Fla. This is the thought that repeats over and over again in my brain as more and more news rolls in about the attack, about the gunman and about the numerous victims. I may not have ever been to Pulse, but I have been to several gay bars throughout my life. And hate knows no specific city or specific place. Not only are a large portion of my friends...
This year's People of the Earth Days will be June 23-26. It will be a cultural and natural discovery weekend with authors Michael Gear and Kathy O'Neal Gear, with an array of events. The weekend will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 with a "Welcome Reception with the Gears" at the Days Inn Hot Springs Convention Center and an evening of enjoyable conversation. From 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, June 24, attendees will participate in The Wyoming Dinosaur Dig Tour. Water will be provided. Good walking...
Kirby Bar & Grill opened on Tuesday in Kirby. The restaurant and bar is owned by Cory Walk, Su Walk, Niki Baird and Allan Baird. Steaks, chicken, seafood and burgers will be served in a casual atmosphere. The bar will have nine beers on draft and several bottled brews, including some local brews such as Kirby Creek Ale. A full service bar will also carry Wyoming Whiskey. "We're keeping things simple," Cory said. "We want to provide people with good service and good food at a good price." Cory...
Several individuals, and a few dogs, participated in the Running With The Buffalo 4k/8k run/walk on Saturday at Hot Springs Sate Park. Racers ran or walked through Hot Springs State Park and through the buffalo pasture. The top three times were Will Ward with 21:28, Tahja Hunt with 22:51 and Dazlynn Hunt with 23:21....
Greyson Amick paints a picture during the Hot Springs County Recreation District Arts and Crafts program on Monday at the Recreation Center....
Public comment on the Hot Springs State Park draft master plan ended June 6, but the controversy is far from over. Director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Milward Simpson said the state will learn from the public comments in order to create a finalized master plan. "We will look for patterns for recommendations," Simpson said. "We will then make small changes to the plan based on those and finalize the plan." The state will remain open to what the public wants, Simpson said. "We...
The Centennial Celebration for Hot Springs State Park's Swinging Bridge and Buffalo will be July 4. It was rescheduled from its original June date to July 4 because Hot Springs State Park will already be full of people for the July 4 celebration, according to Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates. The celebration is slated to happen before the Fourth of July fireworks at the Hot Springs State Park. The swinging bridge will be lighted and there will be music and historical...
Hot Springs County Commissioners voted and appointed new members to local boards at Tuesday's meeting. Bill Williams and Dan Herdt were appointed to the Hospital Board. Gregg Voigt and Barb Heinze were appointed to the Museum Board. Steve Johnston was appointed to Weed & Pest. No one was appointed to the two openings on the Library Board, as no applications were received. Chairman John Lumley said the Library Board openings must be advertised again to try and fill those spots. County...
