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Friday morning at Thermopolis Middle School, students were recognized for their accomplishments during the year. Fifth and sixth graders were honored during the opening ceremony of the morning. Fifth grade awards: Math - Alyssa Andreen, Chloe Mascorro and Lexi Overfield; Most Growth on Math MAP and Overall Top Math Map Score - Jonah Needham Reading - Dana Magelky, Hannah Andreen and Riley Eldridge; Most Growth on Reading MAP - Roedy Farrell; Overall Top Reading MAP Score - Karina Lea Writing -...
Ralph Witters Elementary students were honored at the End of Year Awards Assembly on Friday, May 27. Honored for perfect attendance were Jessen Basse, Erin Callaway, Neil Douglas, Clark Emmett, Sofia Gerber, Jayda Griffin, Carter Mascorro, Makayla Moore, Austin Slagle, Lannie Spence and William Coale. Honored for most improved were Hackett Becker, William Coale, Kanyon Gerber, Teancum Gevas, Tera Kraushaar, Aubriana Layman, Miya Mailloux, Cruz Mascorro, Makayla Moore, Brennan Rhodes, Charlee...
School age readers will explore all things sports and fitness this summer as Hot Springs County Public Library presents their summer program. Activities include field trips, group games, physical challenges, special guests and entertainment. Registration for both program is now open. On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! is offered for children in first through fifth grade. The group will meet on Fridays for six weeks beginning June 10 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Teens and tweens will participate independently to achieve reading goals with “Get in the Game R...
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the parking lot at Hot Springs County High School was a place to be for the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Though Thermopolis has hosted the tournament a number of years, 2016 marks the first time it was headed up by the Bobcat Boosters. The Booster Club's sponsorship means all the money generated stayed in the community. On top of that, vendors were all local clubs, organizations or concessionaires. Ernie Mecca, a coach and Booster Club... Full story
Main Street Thermopolis board members Howie Samelson and Suzanne Samelson attended the Main Street Now national conference May 23-25 in Miliwaukee, Wis. At the time, Suzanne had not yet been appointed a board member but went to the conference as a substitute for an individual who could not attend. Suzanne said they went to several presentations, lectures and even visited other Main Street communities. "We went around to four different Main Street communities in Wisconsin and got to really get...
The Thermopolis Golf Course Men’s League plays on Wednesday evenings at the golf course. Results from May include: May 11 Low Gross - Travis McDermott (37); Low Net - Dennis Sinclair (29); Skins - Travis McDermott (Hole #3 - Eagle); Deuce Pot - Kevin Skates (Hole #5), Chris Ryan (Hole #5) May 18 Low Gross - Parke Price (33); Low Net - Dusty McLean (31), Austin Rush (31); Skins - Parke Price (Hole #3, Hole #7); Deuce Pot - Parke Price (Hole #5), Dusty McLean (Hole #5); Long Putt (Hole #9) - Mike Carter; Closest to Pin (Hole #5) - Parke Price M...
The carnival is coming to town, next week at Thermopolis Rehab and Care Center. Life Enrichment Director Meg Haderlie one of her primary duties is to help the residents enjoy life. Often when people come to the facility, she explained, their money goes to their medical care. Some do have money to also do things they enjoy. To help provide some enjoyable activities, a fund was put in place by the Resident Council, and monitored by the life enrichment director; it is 100 percent for the...
Get ready for the Running with the Buffalo race set for Saturday, June 11. Participants will start on the street outside the TePee Pool and runners will trek through the buffalo pasture and back towards the start. There will be both a 4K run/walk and an 8K run, making it possible for people of all ages to participate. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration for the event costs $15 dollars and comes with a t-shirt if registered by June 3. People can also register for $20 the day of the race. For more information, contact the Hot Springs...
A free historical event featuring open discussion with Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson will be held Saturday, June 4 at the Hot Springs County Museum at 6:30 p.m. Citizens can ask questions, make comments and voice concerns they may have. The historical event is sponsored by the Thermopolis Gun Club and themusterfield.com. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Cynthia Garbin at 921-8304....
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting flow of information from the brain to the body. It has no known cause or cure, and symptoms vary from person to person depending on where the nervous system is affected. Symptoms include balance and gait issues, cognitive and sensory problems, fatigue, vertigo and dizziness, visual impairment and tremors. Teams and individuals are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the Walk MS Northwest Wyoming...
Main Street Thermopolis appointed Suzanne Samelson to the board at last Thursday's meeting. The board discussed the PRCA Rodeo Dance, for which nearly everything is in place. The music has been finalized and will feature The Rewinders from 9 p.m. till midnight. Adult beverages will be provided by Shorty's Liquor and One Eyed Buffalo. The new ornament was also discussed at the meeting. The board received a preliminary sketch of the proposed ornament, featuring both the original and new Las...
Those who were up early enough Sunday morning might have spied the launch of a hot air balloon from Whitt Field, flown by Cameron Wagner. The balloon traveled for about three hours, coming down at 9:30 a.m. west of the highway to Cody. The balloon launch was set up by Big Horn Basin Foundation Director Jessica Lippincott, who is working on putting together a balloon rally, headed by the foundation, for June 2017. The rally would involve 10-12 balloons, she said, and she is open to anyone...
Republicans in Hot Springs County will be gathering Saturday, June 11 for their annual Reagan Day Dinner at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Social hour will commence at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Republican candidates from the local and state level will be attending the event including State Senate District 20 candidates Ron Harvey and Wyatt Agar who will participate in a question and answer discussion. Also attending will be State Treasurer Mark Gordon, State Auditor Cynthia Cloud and Secretary of State Ed Murray. The...
