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Much as high school sports teams have rivalries that can last seasons, even years Tom Cunningham — the safety education coordinator for Injury Prevention Resources and Safe Communities coordinator for WYDOT District 5 — is helping spark some healthy competition among communities in the name of safety with the Battle of the Belts. Cunningham explained at its core the Battle of the Belts is a competition to see how well people are doing with safe driving. As the name implies, one of the pri...
On Sept. 9 and 16, Northwest Wyoming Board of Cooperative Education Services (NWBOCES) will provide students with equine assisted learning classes. Carolyn Conner, the administrative director for NWBOCES Administrative Director, said instructor Maria Eastman has been providing the service for seven years. The unique part of Eastman's approach, Conner said, "is she brings the horses to us. Our students don't have to travel, they're right there on campus, and thus more students get to...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society, Pioneer Association and Museum are planning their annual summer picnic at Anchor Dam on Saturday, Sept. 10. The picnic will begin at 11:30 a.m. There will be a group meeting at the museum parking lot at 10:15 a.m. to caravan to the dam or you can drive out on your own. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish (salad, vegetable or dessert), table service, chairs, camera, jacket, etc. For more information, contact Ray Shaffer at 864-2678 or Barb Vietti at 921-1551....
A Say's Phoebe enjoys the setting sun along East River Road Saturday evening....
Rilynn Pinkston is ready for her first day of kindergarten at Ralph Witters Elementary as her mom, Ashly, says 'Goodbye.'...
The public is invited to a free brownfields workshop co-hosted by Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC), the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program at Kansas State University. A “brownfield” is a term used to describe land that was previously used for industrial or some commercial purposes. Amanda Moeller, the CEO for the EDC, said the workshop would be done in two half-days — Sept. 13 from 12:30-5 p.m. and S...
The Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center provided many with a chance to enjoy several games of Bingo Saturday night during their meet and greet....
Harold Hutson, left, and John Brooks entertain with music downtown during Saturday's Farmers' Market....
At least 20 firearms and a number of other items will be on the auction block during the ninth annual Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA (National Rifle Association) Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Days Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for games and a social hour. Dinner will be served beginning at 7 p.m. featuring baron of beef and ham. Members of NRA and nonmembers are welcome to attend. The evening will include games, raffles and live and silent auctions that will include firearms,...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association is putting together a historical book about the Swinging Bridge in Hot Springs State Park. Currently, they are in need of stories, anecdotes, tall tales, actual tales, personal experiences or even pictures about the Swinging Bridge. President of the Pioneer Association Ray Shaffer said the Pioneer Association has always been on the cutting edge of all that is historical — getting the Swinging Bridge lit for the Centennial Celebration on July 4 and s...
Students at Hot Springs County High School get class schedules and locker assignments, prior to the first day of classes....
Main Street Thermopolis worked on finalizing the details for Oktobrewfest Monday night. Oktobrewfest will be 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Shorty’s Liquor will be serving 16 different beers along with two kegs — one with Bud Light, one with Coors Light. The microbrews will come from Ten Sleep, Red Lodge and possibly other locations. Shorty’s Liquor will provide wristbands with the help of Becky Mortimore who will check IDs. The price of the mug will be $10, filled with beer. Each beer af...
The Smokin’ Waters Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Thermopolis Golf Course. All proceeds from the event benefit local 4-H youth and programs. The fun kicks off at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Four person teams will play an 18 hole scrammble. Top prizes include $25,000 for a hole in one on hole 8, a $1,000 putting contest and $8,000 in cash and prizes will be paid to the top three teams gross and net. There will be a discounted practice round on Friday night. The entry fee is $100 per player and includes g...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners' Garden of the Month for August is the flower and vegetable beds at the Northwest BOCES cottages. Kids in the program worked to cultivate colorful blooms and crops including cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes and corn....
September 1 marks the opening for a variety of small game and upland bird species hunting seasons in Wyoming. Bird hunters can look forward to setting out for mourning dove; sora and virginia rail; snipe; early Canada goose; blue, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse; and in some areas, sandhill crane. Small game hunters can pursue cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare; and red, gray and fox squirrel. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department forecasts an average to good hunting season for upland game birds due to moisture conditions across the state....
The Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting dinner, Bingo and a meet and greet Saturday, Aug. 27. Dinner will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. featuring soup and salad bar, BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad, Fanny’s coleslaw, mandarin, pineapple and grape cup, lemon bars and potato chips. Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. Players must be 18 or older. Standard Bingo rates apply. While at the center, take the opportunity for a tour, visit with the staff and find out more about the available programs. For more information, call the HSC Senior Center at 8...
Those who are interested in becoming more active with the library are invited to join the Friends of the Library. The group has a meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1, as well as a potluck dinner, at the Hot Springs County Library, and new members are welcome. Secretary Cindy Toth said the Friends of the Library raise money to promote the library, and purchase items that the library’s budget doesn’t cover. Some examples have included a bench, a podium, a computer, a projector, coat racks and an...
Interested individuals should register for the Alive at 25 Driving Education course. The course will be from 1:30-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the Hot Springs County Annex. Alive at 25 is a nationally recognized Defensive Driving class facilitated and taught by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. It is free of charge and open to anyone ages 15-25. The Hot Springs County Youth Alternatives in conjunction with the Wyoming Highway Patrol offers the class every other month in Thermopolis. A certificate will be provided at the end of the course. Food and...
It will be car-on-car action at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, at the annual demolition derby Saturday, Aug. 20. Gates will open for cars from 12-4 p.m., with a driver’s meeting at 5 p.m. Those competing will have to pay a fee of $75, which includes entry and up to two pit crew members. The main event gets underway at 6 p.m., starting with a contest for the prettiest vehicle, voted by the crowd. In the derby for full-size vehicles, grand prize is $3,000, followed by a $1,000 second p...
A benefit for Carllena Farman is scheduled at the Smoking Waters Pavillion for Sunday, Aug. 21, beginning at 1 p.m. Farman served in the United States Army from 1981-89, and was honorably discharged as a Specialist E4. She recently underwent triple bypass open-heart surgery in Denver and returned to her Thermopolis home. However, she could lose that home as she has no regular income. Proceeds from the benefit will go to help Farman with monthly expenses. There will be a hamburger goulash meal...
The Annual VFW Post 2281 Picnic will be Sunday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Washakie Shelter (old Kiwanis Shelter) in Hot Springs State Park. Members, auxiliary and guests are welcome. For more information, call the VFW at 864-2686....
The H.O.P.E. Agency will be hosting a free clothing and haircut event for back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 24 for the first time. Used clothing will be available from 9 a.m.-noon and free haircuts by local hairstylists from 9-11 a.m. at the H.O.P.E. Agency. H.O.P.E. Agency Director Jennifer Domhoff said the clothes are for children from preschool to junior high. “We just see so many people that are needy and we’re just trying to help in any way we can. It’s our way of helping the commu...
Classes for the 2016-17 school year will resume Thursday, Aug. 25. Regular bus routes will also begin operation the same day. Times for the school day have changed slightly this year. The first bell will ring at 8:20 a.m. for Ralph Witters Elementary and the tardy bell will ring at 8:30 a.m. Doors will open for students at 7:55 a.m. RWE will be having a Welcome Back Carnival at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 in the gym. The event will run about two hours. This will provide an opportunity to meet...
The Hot Springs County Junior Livestock Auction and Judge's Choice Bake Sale Friday evening showcased a total of 70 livestock and judge's choice bake sale entries and brought in $104,707.65. Although the total amount collected at the sale this year is down sharply from last year's total of $133,137 for 66 sale entries, it still shows strong community support for 4-H and FFA youth in the county. Auctioneer Verne Lofink noted there has been a significant downturn regarding the economy in the past...
Jonah Coleman shows how serious he is about trying to win the watermelon eating contest sponsored by FFA Alumni at the Hot Springs County Fair Family Fun Night Wednesday evening....
