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On May 19, there was some heavy discussion regarding the pros and cons of different governmental entities being in charge of Wyoming’s lands. State Representative Nathan Winters spoke on transferring title of public lands from the federal government to state control at the Big Horn Federal Meeting Room. The Thermopolis Gun Club hosted the event. Winters expressed gratitude for those who attended the presentation, as it is his intention to foster discussion on the topic, and what is needed is i...
Ralph Witters Elementary held their end-of-the-year Field Day on Friday at the Hot Springs County High School track. First grader Zayden Winters enjoys hopping across the football field....
Black Bear Cafe will be having a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Jennifer Arends at 5 p.m. June 1. Co-owner of Black Bear Cafe Deb Tudor said proceeds from the dinner will go towards helping Jennifer Arends with medical expenses. Arends broke her hand on Mother’s Day and has been out of work. Tudor said plates for the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be $10 and will include spaghetti served with buffalo sausage, garlic bread, salad, vegetables and apple cake. Other donations will also be a...
Using a mannequin, medical staff train in cleaning and caring for victims of chemical accidents. Powders and liquids were used to simulate the chemical itself and effects such as bleeding and vomiting. The exercise involved staff from Hot Springs and Washakie counties....
Gottsche Wellness and Fitness Center will be hosting a Glow Run at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 3 at the Hot Springs State Park. Registration will begin at 8 p.m. The cost will be $10 for individuals and $30 for a family of five. Wellness Director for Gottsche Wellness and Fitness Center Shayla Upton said it will be a fun, active event. “We’re going to have glow sticks and we’ll wear glow necklaces and bracelets and we will run around the State Park,” she said....
Wednesday, May 18 at Ralph Witters Elementary, Marcia Shanor with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association spoke to third-graders about bicycle safety. Before getting on a bike, Shanor said, it's important to remember the ABCs of safe riding - A, for checking air in the tires because flat tires make a bike hard to ride and cause more wear and tear; B, for the brakes, including checking to ensure the handles respond and the front and back brake pads engage; and C for the chain, which means making...
The Thermopolis Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club enjoyed a three and a half table session on Friday at the Senior citizens Center. In a strong first place was the pair of Marilyn Matthews & Alice Trump with a 66.6 percent game, followed by Worland guest George McClellan & Varney Striplin, with a tie between two pairs - Bonnie Martin & Carolyn Rush and Kay Reese & Ellen Galyan. The club meets every third Friday of the month at the Senior Center at 6 p.m....
The school year’s winding down, the weather finally looks like it’s made up its mind to warm up quite a bit more and summer is officially a few weeks away. To celebrate, Stones Throw Restaurant and Bar, along with the Thermopolis Golf Course, will host a Kickoff to Summer 2016 on Saturday, June 4. The fun begins at 3 p.m. with a 9-hole two-person golf scramble, followed by a putting contest. Teams who want to participate in the scramble must sign up prior to the event by calling the pro shop at 864-5294; those who want to get in on the putting...
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. It generally strikes people between age 20 and 50, and women are diagnosed two to three times more...
Hot Springs County High School graduate Fawn Rush receives congratulations from Ralph Witters Elementary students. The Class of 2016 walked through the elementary school halls last week....
Liz Cheney, candidate for Congress in Wyoming, visited Thermopolis at the Hot Springs County Museum to discuss the issues she is most concerned about. The congressional seat Cheney is running for is the same one her father, Dick Cheney, once held. Cheney discussed several issues at the local meet and greet. She spoke about the importance of the Republican Party uniting behind Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. "I didn't endorse anybody during the primaries," she said. "Since last...
Wyo. Quarter Horse Ranch held an auction Saturday at the fairgrounds. Horses were sold to 22 different states, with Colorado purchasing the most. Wyoming followed, and then Idaho. The highest selling horse was a gelding from Lot 37 named NickInTheBudget. It sold for $32,000 to an individual from Colorado. The horse belonged to Woody Bartlett. A total of 59 geldings sold for an average of $10,424, 11 two-year olds sold for an average of $4,227 and eight yearlings sold for an average $2,182. The...
First graders perform at the Ralph Witters Elementary program titled "Our Country Tis of Thee" on May 19 in the RWE commons. Pictured are bottom row, left to right, Annalyn Sharp and Aiden Coleman-Weisz and middle row, left to right, Mack Buckner, Owen Summers and Anthony Cheatham....
The Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament this weekend will take place at the Hot Springs County High School parking lot, with 10 vendors set up at LeRoy Hayes Memorial Stadium. The public is encouraged to come out and watch the teams compete, and take in some of the wares the vendors will be selling. With the tournament sponsored by the Bobcat Boosters this year, money generated will go back to the school and students. Tournament play is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and...
Thermopolis high school students worked hard all year long and were excited and proud to participate in the 48th Wyoming High School Art Symposium. Art Symposium was held in April at the Event Center in Casper. An estimated 5,000 pieces of student artwork from Wyoming high schools were displayed. During the event, a round of judges recognize outstanding student artwork and gives those chosen students blue ribbons. It is quite an honor to be recognized at an event with so many fantastic works of...
Hot Springs County Winter Series Barrel Racing held their last event for the season May 15 and announced overall winners for the season. In the Peewee Division Taylor Malcom was series champion with Kamryn Farrell second. In the youth division Kamryn Farrell was series champion in 1D with Kaitlyn Schmuck coming in second. Emme Norsworthy was series champion in 2D. Katelyn King took the series championship in 3D with Emme Norsworthy coming in second. In 4D, Annmarie Kalbach won the series championship with Taylor Nuttall coming in second. In...
Hot Springs County High School graduate Darren Leonhardt plays shuffleboard at the Senior Graduation Party at Thermopolis Middle School Sunday night. Each attending graduate went home with prizes....
Hot Springs County School District No. 1 students who will be participating in sports during the 2016-17 school year are encouraged to have their physical examinations performed from June 1-Aug. 1 at Red Rock Family Practice. Half of the proceeds from the sports physicals will go to the school district to be used for sports promotions. The cost for a sports physical during this special is $15. For an appointment, call 864-2351....
The Wyoming State Association of Letter Carriers is hosting a Randy Maxwell Memorial MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Miniature Golf Tournament beginning at 6 p.m. for individuals and 7 p.m. for teams June 2 at Dairyland Putt-Putt. Registration is still open. President for the Wyoming State Association of Letter Carriers Rene Eberhardt said 100 percent of proceeds from the tournament will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. "We try to do something to raise money for muscular dystrophy... Full story
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital hosted an ice cream social May 12, with a variety of toppings available. The social was in recognition of Hospital Week, but also provided opportunity for people to see the new MRI machine and the proposed Master Facility Plan....
Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA will be holding a Wall of Guns fundraising event Friday, May 20 from 5:30-9 p.m. at One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company. A banner will be displayed showing the over 20 guns available to be won in the drawing. Tickets are $10. Each time 100 tickets are sold, a winner will be drawn and they will have their choice from the Wall of Guns. Guns will be shipped to Renegade Guns for pickup. Light appetizers will be provided. All regular firearm laws apply. All proceeds will go to the NRA Foundation with over 50...
Community members enjoyed a free barbecue lunch on Friday, courtesy of Gottsche Rehabilitation Center....
The final week of school for students in Hot Springs County is full of events and activities to celebrate students' successes and hard work. Ralph Witters Elementary will hold an "Our Country Tis of Thee" music program from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 19 in the RWE Commons. The program will include kindergarten through second grade students. The RWE Field Day will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20 at the high school track. High School graduates will receive their diploma at the High School...
Kindergarteners Andreanna Moon, left, and Paige Jones perform at the Risen Son Christian School Spring Concert on May 12 at the auditorium....
Hot Springs County Library will sponsor a free presentation by Richard and Mary Maturi on Wednesday, May 25 at Hot Springs County Library at 7 p.m. Maturi explores the wit of Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers and how his wife, Betty was the driving force behind Will’s wit. It includes a discussion of Rogers’ insight into the human condition and problems of his day and how much of his insight is as applicable today as it was decades ago. Richard Maturi is a published author of more than a score of books, some in collaboration with his wife Mar...
