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  • Golf course fundraiser

    May 2, 2019

    It’s a Cinco De Mayo Celebration fundraiser at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, join your friends at the Armory for tacos and a no-host bar. All sorts of prizes can be won throughout the evening, including an over and under shotgun, Traeger grill, Northern Wyoming golf package, guided fly fishing trips, a casino package, golf clubs and much more. Raffle tickets for a Ruger SR1911 “Night Watchman” and the grand prize, a $3,500 trip of your choice through Travel Wright or a $2,000 cash payout will be avail...

  • TMS passes personal records goal

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 2, 2019

    “We had another stellar weekend in Worland,” coach Brandon Deromedi said of the middle school track team’s meet last Saturday. “We had a goal to have 30 individuals PR (personal record) in at least one event . . . we had 31 individuals do that plus two relays. “It was a smaller meet than normal for Worland but we still competed at a high level obtaining 67 top 10 finishes, including 11 event winners. School records were also broken by Roedy Farrell in the 200 meters, Ethan Music in the 100 h...

  • Prom kicks off busy month

    May 2, 2019

    Its springtime and at the Hot Springs County School District that means lots of things are coming up that you should be marking on your calendars. First up is the 2019 Prom, which will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 8-11:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair building. The students chose “Galaxy” as their theme for this year’s event. Grand March will be held in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Graduation will be upon us before we know it, happening this year on May 19 at 2 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School Gym. That will be followed by the g...

  • Register for Start Smart Baseball

    May 2, 2019

    Registration is now open for Start Smart Baseball through the Hot Springs County Rec District. The Start Smart program aims to teach children the basic motor skills necessary to play organized baseball while working one-on-one, spending quality time with their parents. The focus is to teach children and their parents basic sports mechanics without any threat of competition or fear of getting hurt. Parent participation is required and parents must attend every practice with their child. The season begins May 13 and ends on June 10 with...

  • AAU Volleyball

    May 2, 2019

    The AAU Volleyball Club-Hot City Volleyball, traveled to Casper for a tournament. The 1st place Bronze Bracket U16 Team pictured (top): Coach Catie Deromedi, Saraiya Sosa, Bronwyn Dobbins, Caydence Becher, Julie Johnson, Morgan Slover, and Autumn Brawley. The 3rd place in Bronze Bracket in U18 division (bottom): Tatum Vialpando, Dani Pebbles, Elisa Weber, Reagan Severance, Tricia Capelle, Ashley McPhie, Grace Whitt, and Coach Shannon Hill. Not pictured, Mya Conrad....

  • FFA Banquet set for Monday

    May 2, 2019

    The public is invited to attend the Annual FFA Banquet to help celebrate a successful year with the program. Show your support for Thermopolis FFA by attending the banquet on Monday, May 6 at the fair building. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by awards. Please RSVP by Friday, May 3 by calling Britton Van Heule at 864-6501 or Becky Martinez at 864-6551....

  • Labor sale

    May 2, 2019

    Members of the Thermopolis FFA went through a "slave" auction last week where students were bid on for an eight-hour day of whatever the winning bidder needed done, from moving hay to pulling weeds and cleaning house. Auctioneer John Gerrels made sure the winners got the most bang for their buck....

  • Unemployment rate drops

    May 2, 2019

    Wyoming’s unemployment rates for March were recently released by the Research and Planning section of the Department of Workforce Services showing a statewide fall from 3.9 percent in February to 3.7 percent in March. In Hot Springs County we added 18 more people to the labor force during March, but that is still 86 fewer than March of last year. Six more people were unemployed in March than were in February, but that is still 15 fewer than a year ago. According to the report, most counties didn’t change much in the unemployment arena and Wyo...

  • WYO horse sale set for May 18

    May 2, 2019

    The 36th Annual WYO Quarter Horse spring horse sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, starting at 1 p.m. More than 70 production, arena and ranch broke geldings will be on display, featuring a fine selection of young, sound geldings and other great offerings. They will be hosting the Parade of Geldings on Friday evening in the arena starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the evening. Buyers will have the opportunity to meet the crew and the horses that night. A performance preview will be on...

  • Mother's Day PEO lunch planned

    May 2, 2019

    The seventh annual Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Tour of the Tables Mother’s Day Luncheon, sponsored by the local AV and K Chapters, will be Saturday, May 11 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School Commons. Tickets for the event are $13 each, pre-sale only, for ladies 10 years and older. There will be unique table settings, as well as door prizes and raffles and other entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go to support women’s education. For tickets, call Cindy Toth at 864-2060 of Kathy Taylor at...

  • Rabies clinic set for Wednesday

    May 2, 2019

    Hot Springs Vet Clinic will be holding their annual rabies clinic next week, Wednesday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you cannot make it to the clinic on Wednesday or need your pet examined, give them a call at 864-5553 for an appointment and they will get you in at the same fees some time the week of the clinic. The Thermopolis Animal Control office will also be selling licenses at a reduced fee for Wednesday only. Cash, check or credit cards will be accepted at the time of service....

  • Young hunter challenge sees 25 shooters

    May 2, 2019

    The Bob Milek Range west of Thermopolis was busy last Saturday, for the third annual Young Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC). Cynthia Garbin said this year’s YHEC had 25 participants, age 8-17, from Hot Springs, Washakie and Weston counties. Additionally, there were 20 volunteers and leaders, and plenty of family and friends. Though it was a bit windy, Garbin said the weather was otherwise beautiful and allowed for all six events to happen. All of the participants were very enthusiastic as well, she said, and there were some perfect and near p...

  • Sunny fields

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 2, 2019

    Kids in Hot Springs County Recreation District's Youth Soccer work on their shooting and passing. Recent changes in the weather have extended the game schedule....

  • Whizzy-dizzy

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|May 2, 2019

    Students and staff at Hot Springs County High School added a little bit of extra difficulty to games last Friday by making the players spin around with their head on the top of a baseball bat before attempting to punt a football, hit a softball off the tee and take a swing at a golf ball. The dizziness that ensued added a lot of laughter to a regular day....

  • Hospital partners with TeleStroke Wyoming

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 2, 2019

    Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital recently partnered with Wyoming Medical Center to provide cutting-edge stroke care to patients in Thermopolis and surrounding communities. With TeleStroke Wyoming, ER physicians in Thermopolis will be connected with WMC neurologists in Casper to collaboratively devise the best treatment plans for stroke patients in real time. Life-saving stroke care is measured in minutes. Time is brain, and the faster the blocked vessel is cleared, the better the chance for...

  • School board position opens

    May 2, 2019

    Due to the resignation of Ronda Freel, one of the trustee positions of Hot Springs County School District #1 is vacant. Anyone wishing to apply for the appointment of that position should write a letter to the Superintendent of Schools, 415 Springview St., Thermopolis, WY 82443, indicating your interest, your qualifications, and reasons you are interested in serving. Any qualified elector of the school district is eligible to serve as a school board member. The individual appointed to this vacancy will serve until the next school board...

  • Local Brewfest kicks off season

    May 2, 2019

    The sixth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place in downtown on Saturday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m. Main Street Thermopolis invites everyone to join in the fun. There will be events for all ages and this is a family friendly event. “Main Street Thermopolis is part of Main Street Wyoming and National Main Street and is committed to fostering a vibrant, thriving downtown and community,” according to Suzanne Samelson, the volunteer president. “The Brewfest brings together our community and promotes tourism from...

  • Egg hunt success

    May 2, 2019

    Kids and their parents filled Hot Springs State Park Sunday for the annual Thermopolis Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt in April 28....