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Classes have only been out for about a month, but the Hot Springs County School District No.1 Board of Trustees are still hard at work preparing for the 2015-16 school year. During their meeting last Thursday, the board approved, on second reading, the transportation and athletic handbooks for the coming year. While a majority of the transportation handbook remains the same at this point, there have been a few things changed in the document, including hiring procedures for bus aides and school... Full story
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...
The state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held May 29-31, in Wheatland. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky, Linda Ziegler and Jenifer Grimm, who served the past year as State President. Vickie Farris, the International Council President from Idaho, installed Jenifer Grimm for her second term as President of the E.S.A. Wyoming State Council. The following awards were received by local chapter members: First Place Awards Outstanding Chapter of the...
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...
Mark your calendar for the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 67th Army Band “Wyoming’s Own” on Sunday July 5 at 3 p.m. at two locations. The 67th Army Band Rock Group will play at the Pavilion at Hot Springs State Park. The 67th Army Band Jazz Group will play at Boysen State Park. For more information, call Hot Springs State Park at 864-2176 or Boysen State Park at 307-876-2796....
The Bureau of Reclamation and Corp of Engineers anticipate beginning reductions in releases from Boysen this week. Exact dates and times are unknown, but reductions will be in 500 cfs increments, every 2-3 hours. The goal for now is to reduce flows through the Wind River into Big Horn River to 4,000-5,000 cfs, then remain in that range until Boysen Reservoir is out of the flood pool and down to normal storage level. Though the early thinking was that reductions might start Tuesday, it is a coordinated decision between the Bureau of Reclamation...
A free flower arranging demonstration will be held Monday, June 29 at Hot Springs County Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. Shelly Burrows, from The Shoppe, will be demonstrating techniques that will work for a variety of events. Flowers will be available for use or participants may bring their own. For more information, contact Russ Ferree at 864-3104....
The Hot Springs County Weed and Pest District will be spraying for mosquitoes June 30-July 2 in the county including the areas of Lucerne, Kirby and Owl Creek, weather permitting. Ground fogging will be done in Thermopolis and East Thermopolis. Contact the Weed and Pest district office if you would like to be on a no spray list. Mosquitoes are thriving this year due to the rainfall the county has received. There are options available for residents to control mosquitoes in their yards....
Men and women alumni from Thermopolis and Worland are taking it to the basketball court, revisiting an age-old rivalry, to find out who still has it at the Has Beens Basketball game. The benefit matchup will be held in the Hot Springs County High School gym Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m. Doors will open at noon. All proceeds will go to the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Tickets are on sale now at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Car Quest, Needful Things, Storyteller,...
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... Full story
The Big Horn Basin Riders are planning another great 4th of July Freedom Run in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County with fun for everyone. Things kick off Friday, July 3rd with a meet and greet at the armory at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the music, drinks and bonfire scheduled for that evening. The 130-mile Poker Run will start with registration at 8 a.m. at the armory. Wheels hit the ground at 9:45 a.m. You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to participate in the run. The trip will g... Full story
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce approved the first raise to their membership rates since 2011 at their meeting last Thursday evening. The base membership rate for non-profit organizations and non-profit clubs without staff increased by $10 while businesses went up $20. The chamber has not kept up with inflation over the past few years, which has been about three percent. Rather than trying to catch up now, they determined raising it by just one percent would be less of a shock....
The Travel and Tourism Board approved funding for a number of events in their 2015-16 budget during their meeting Tuesday. Three events new to the funding list were Smokin' Waters Golf Tournament, Main Street Oktobrewfest and 12 Days of Christmas. Other events receiving funds include Hot Spot Car Rally, Gift of the Waters Pageant, Kiwanis Craft Fair, Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, Arts in the Park, Big Horn Basin Football Camp, Thermopolis Demolition Derby, 3-on-3, People of the... Full story
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...
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hart of Cody, Wyo., formerly of Thermopolis, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie D'Lyn, to Daniel Kennedy, son of Keith and Louise Kennedy of Lonetree, Wyo. and Melanie Corey of Ogden, Utah. Jamie, a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a family and consumer science teacher in Lyman, Wyo. Dan, also a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a civil engineer in Rock Springs, Wyo. An Aug. 8 wedding is being planned in Thermopo...
The Wyoming Business Council is hosting a free program called How To Access Capital For Your Business Monday, June 22 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Hot Springs County Museum. Business Finance Program Manager Ryan Whitehead will present financial resource opportunities for your business needs. You can download the financial resources guide at http://goo.gl/v8UPfK. For more information contact Leah Bruscino at 307-754-5785 or email leah.bruscino@wyo.gov....
High water levels in the Big Horn River have covered portions of Hot Springs State Park including the boat dock....
Hot Springs County School District is providing a new, free summer food program at Ralph Witters Elementary School. Mondays through Thursdays from June 8-25, July 6-24 and August 3-13 breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All children of any age are welcome. Adults may attend at a cost of $4 per meal. For more information, contact Food Service Director Cindy Wallingford at 864-6595 or Ralph Witters Elementary at 864-6561. The state of Wyoming provides reimbursement for all the...
Thermopolis Liquors will be holding a parking lot dance Saturday, June 20 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music, food and games. All proceeds from food and pop sales will go to the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Must be 21 or older to attend....
Twenty-three percent of the residents of Hot Springs County are aged 65 or older. Nearly 12-percent of the county’s population lives below poverty level. If you were to become ill, or your spouse or parent were to find themselves in need of assistance, would you know where to go? Several community health-based organizations gathered together last Thursday afternoon for a training session with Project Out, a program under the banner of the Wyoming Department of Health through Wyoming Services for...
Bodie Ward directs traffic to slow down going through the cleanup area in Wind River Canyon....
Black bear hunters are alerted that Wyoming’s spring black bear hunting seasons closed one half hour after sunset on Monday, June 15, in all remaining hunt areas. Registered baits need to be removed by June 22, as per regulation. Wyoming black bear hunting regulations state: “Registered bait sites placed in the spring and fall hunting season, including all containers and bait materials, shall be removed within seven days after the close of the spring and fall season. Burial of the bait shall be specifically prohibited and shall not con...
Cody Hoffman graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Energy Management Masters of Business Administration. Vinchinzo Hinojos-Castle was named to Central Wyoming College President’s list for the spring semester. Dana Bjorhus (honors student, Phi Theta Kappa), Kaylee Groh and Shailee Harvey graduated from Northwest College in Powell....
Set aside this weekend to attend the Annual Hot Spot Car Rally in Hot Springs State Park. For more than 20 years the rally has brought in classic and antique cars as well as trucks and other vehicles sure to take you back in time and make your heart race a little faster. On Saturday, June 20, early registration will be held for the poker run at 8 a.m. at the Kiwanis shelter in the park. The poker run will run from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. After the run, the cars will all parade from the park, drive... Full story
Hot Springs County 4-H and FFA support groups are hosting the 2nd Annual Smokin’ Waters Golf Tournament Saturday, June 20, at the Thermopolis Golf Course with a shotgun start. There are two tee times for golfers with the morning tee time at 8 a.m. and the afternoon tee time is 1 p.m. There are several hole-in-one prizes in this tournament. Fremont Motors of Riverton is sponsoring a 2015 Ford F150 if someone gets a hole-in-one on hole two and the Wyoming 4-H Foundation is sponsoring a $25,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one on hole eight. Bank o... Full story
