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The human animal bond is a magical relationship that scientists have never been able to define. The benefits, however, have been obvious to clinicians and pet owners alike for years. Northwest Wyoming BOCES has been participating in equine and animal therapy programs for many years. Rainhorse, a non-profit equine-assisted activities and therapies organization based out of Hyattville, is conducting its third program at NWBOCES. CEO and Manager Maria Eastman walks the kids through horsemanship and...
Don’t put your hats and cowboy boots away just yet because the Lion’s Club sponsored Ranch Rodeo is coming to town. Full of entertaining and competitive events, the two-night event will be fun for the whole family. This year promises to be a big year for the ranch rodeo as well as the Lion’s Club who is celebrating their 90th anniversary. The ranch rodeo was one of a kind at its beginning in Thermopolis in 1974 and was featured in Western Horseman. The rodeo ran for almost ten years and then too...
The Fourth of July may evoke different emotions for different people, but the one common emotion this holiday displays in Americans worldwide is patriotism. Young and old, Americans are proud of their nationalism and the Fourth is the day we let everyone know it with parades, parties, and, of course, fireworks. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. in downtown Thermopolis on Saturday, July 4th with a Patriotic Parade. The Chamber invites all kids to participate in the beginning of the parade for a pa...
Hot Springs County High School recently achieved extra bragging rights for the 2016 graduating class. In April 42 junior classmen took the ACT, a national college admissions exam that tests students in English, mathematics, reading and science, along with approximately 1,845,000 other students across the country. Out of this giant pool of young people, the following six students from HSCHS achieved a composite score in the nation’s top 10 percent: Kayla Anderson, Amanda Dinsmore, Darren L...
When the weather warms up and schools close for the summer, Americans hit the highways. Our great country has so many sights to see that the automobile is still the simplest way for many Americans to vacation; and with 50 states to see boasting over 400 amusement parks, 58 national parks, three coast lines and major mountain ranges, a grand canyon and a slew of islands, the competition is fierce. Tourism boards around the United States are constantly working new ad campaigns to attract travelers...
A familiar face is keeping a familiar business in the community. After 40 years operating Heavenly Scent Dog Grooming, Jean Bennett is turning the reins over to long-time assistant Andrea Linn. Originally from Illinois and Florida, Linn has been a part of the Thermopolis community for 13 years and has been grooming dogs for nearly 30. She started out of necessity when she acquired a standard poodle who she trained to retrieve and show in small theatrical presentations. She eventually joined a po...
Take yourself out to the ball game at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds for an evening of All-American fun before it's too late. Baseball and Co-ed softball participation is on the rise this year but the seasons are starting to come to a close. Thermopolis Senior Babe Ruth ballplayers joined forces with Worland for the 2015 season and are scheduled to play in the state tournament in Rock Springs June 25-26. Plenty of in-town games are still on schedule for the co-ed softball teams. The last...
The Fourth of July may evoke different emotions for different people, but the one common emotion this holiday displays in Americans worldwide is patriotism. Young and old, Americans are proud of their nationalism and the Fourth is the day we let everyone know it with parades, parties, and, of course, fireworks! The festivities begin at 10 a.m. in downtown Thermopolis on Saturday, July 4 th with a Patriotic Parade. The Chamber invites all kids to participate in the beginning of the parade for a...
Town Council approved the 2015-2016 budget at Wednesday evening’s meeting with the addition of a $25,000 amendment for maintenance and upkeep for Town Hall. The primary concern for Town Hall maintenance was carpeting in the building that is original from the building’s construction in the late 1980’s. Mayor Mike Mortimore opened the floor to discussion regarding the amendment, but with no comments from the public the motion passed and the budget with the new amendment passed. The final budge...
The Shrine Bowl held Saturday at the Natrona County High School football stadium was anything but an average high school football game. The 42nd annual bowl game brought together Wyoming's best high school senior football athletes to compete North against South. Hot Springs County 2015 graduating senior, Choc Maddock was nominated by coach Rob Anderson to be a part of the week-long activities. Shrine Bowl nominees spent a week getting to know and practicing with their new teammates from around...
There’s a new coffee roaster in town that is bringing the freshest coffees from around the world to the main street of Thermopolis, and it’s called Jackrabbit Java. Owner/Operator Ellen Reed has been selling coffee, books, and gifts at Storyteller for six years. Her coffee bar offers everything from black coffee to breves and iced coffees to Italian sodas. “Our goal is to bring the freshest coffee with unique flavors from around the world to Wyoming. Drinking coffee should be an experience, not...
