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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...
April saw another year for the annual trips to Yellowstone National Park for fourth grade students from Ralph Witters Elementary. The first trip April 5-8, with the second done April 12-15. Fourth grade teacher Toby Emery, who has been travelling with the students for 12 years, said the trips began before his time with the district, in 1988, and have been going strong for 31 years. The most recent has been one of the top trips as they got some up close looks at some black wolves that came near...
Kindergarten students Jessi Moore, Audrey Heinze, Beau Kimes and Elizabeth Short get a break from the traditional classroom for some writing exercises....
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...
Risen Son Christian School will be hosting its annual spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser on Friday, April 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the school’s scholarship fund. Those interested in making a donation for the auction can contact Holli Longwell at 921-0729....
The spring sale is on for the Friends of the Library book sale this Friday and Saturday. The sale starts at 5 p.m. on Friday evening until 7 p.m. and then Saturday at 8 a.m. until noon at the armory. The sale on Saturday also includes a bake sale. You will find all sorts of books at the sale, from mysteries to science fiction, children’s books and more. There is sure to be something for everyone to add to your summer reading list....
When attending the 15th annual Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo on June 21 and 22, people will have an new way to view the action, via a mobile screen that will not only show what’s happening in the arena but instant replays as well. The screen, which will help those who might have their view block by the grandstand structure, also provides a different venue for sponsors rather than the regular programs. Heather Hayes said the theme of the rodeo t...
Hadley Johnson serves Jennifer and Dave Duncan at the Thermopolis Middle School "Night for the Stars." The school student council honored teachers and staff with a red carpet treatment and gourmet dinner....
A saxophone quartet of Ashley Brawley, Tyker Kay, Ryan Mosser and Breeze Petty, the Bobcat Concert Choir and Bobcat Concert Band were among the performers at the Post-Festival Concert....
The high school band, choir and select solos and ensembles recently attended the Northern Bighorn Basin District Festival in Cody. Director Drew Brown said the large ensembles each saw growth from last year’s scores, however, it is important to note the judges change from year to year. Scores range from V (poor), IV (fair), III (good), II (excellent) and I (superior). The high school concert band received an excellent rating from both judges as did the concert choir and the Jazz Cat Big Band. B...
Kids scour the lawn at Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness at an egg hunt on Saturday. The children were also invited inside the facility for prizes....
Easter arrives on Sunday, April 21. Here are the scheduled Holy Week services for various churches in Thermopolis. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: Maundy Thursday, April 18 footwashing and eucharist 7 p.m., Good Friday, April, 19 Stations of the Cross noon and 7 p.m., Easter Sunday Eucharist 11 a.m. followed by brunch and egg hunt. First Baptist Church: Easter Sunday Breakfast 9 a.m., regular Sunday school 9:45 a.m., Morning service with special Easter music 11 a.m. No evening service. St. Francis Catholic Church: April 18, Good Friday 7 p.m.,...
Hot Springs County High School and Thermopolis Middle School Chapters of FFA attended their State FFA Convention last weekend in Laramie and Cheyenne, garnering several champions. State Degrees were awarded to Dusty Barnes, Colton Dobbins, Kiara Warman and Barb Kissel. Kissel was also recognized as Regional Star Ag Business. Two members received bronze Proficiency Awards; Logan Shumway in Outdoor Recreation and Chase White in Equine Science Placement. Several members competed in the Agri Science... Full story
Little ones had a wonderful time stuffing bunnies and ducks for Easter as part of a Noah's Ark activity at the Hot Springs County Library last week. Each child got to take their new friend home with them after they were finished....
Thermopolis is in for a treat next week as the Houston based dance group, Soul Street Dance, hits the boards in the auditorium on Thursday, April 25 for an amazing night of technical and artistic skill combined with a dollop of humor sure to be a fun night for the whole family. Not only are they dancers, Soul Street members are also actors, athletes and songwriters as well as musicians. Formerly “at risk” youth, the group has found focus through dance and are now working professionals. They have recently completed two tours of the European Eas...
Hunter education graduates are invited to attend the third annual local Young Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) on Saturday, April 27 at the Bob Milek Memorial Range eight miles west of Thermopolis on Highway 120. For participants to be eligible, they must have completed the hunter education and have their card. Those who have not yet registered for the YHEC event can contact Cynthia Garbin at 921-8304. Copies of cards, as well as the $5 registration fee, can be mailed to Garbin at P.O. Box...
The building that houses the VFW is in desperate need of some repairs and an auction last weekend raised the money needed to reach their goal. The VFW allows all manner of events in the building during the year, so it was very appropriate to have their own successful fundraiser....
The Annual Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park. Children through nine years old will be divided into four age groups with prizes for all ages. The 8th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness will be Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. Toys and candies will be age appropriate. All kids welcome up to age 10. Over ten can volunteer to help with the hunt....
Risen Son Christian School will be hosting its annual spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser on Friday, April 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the school’s scholarship fund. Those interested in making a donation for the auction can contact Holli Longwell at 921-0729....
Dana Magelky and Laura Yarrington work through the technical problems during Middle School Voices last Friday....
Its time to to start thinking about kicking off summer with the Hot City 3-on-3 Summer Slam sponsored by the Bobcat Booster Club. The tournament will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 and 27 in the high school parking lot. Registration is now open for the tournament with various age groups for teams aged 10 and under all the way up to age 31 and over. Registration is $155 per team. Registration is online only. Teams may register by going to the Bobcat Booster Club on Facebook and clicking on registration. Teams must be registered by May...
Ralph Witters Elementary will host a kindergarten registration event on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the school cafeteria. To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five years old by Sept. 15, 2019. Those registering students should bring a state certified birth certificate and immunization records. If a birth certificate is not available on April 30, it must be brought to the school office before the first day of the 2019-20 school year. Online pre-registration is also available, and can be done by going to hotsprings1.org...
Kevin Simpson was the first winner of the night during the Wall of Guns last Friday at One Eyed Buffalo. Not only was he the first winner, it is the first gun he's owned as well, and it's obvious he's thrilled....
We’re starting to see more rain falling from the clouds than snow, and those interested in becoming trained weather spotters and assisting the National Weather Service with storm conditions can attend a weather spotter training on Thursday, April 25. The training is sponsored by Hot Springs County Emergency Management, and begins at 6 p.m. in the Hot Springs County Annex at 117 North Fourth Street. The training is free and everyone is welcome....
The spring sale is on for the Friends of the Library book sale, scheduled for Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. The sale starts at 5 p.m. on Friday evening until 7 p.m. and then Saturday at 8 a.m. until noon at the armory. The Friends of the Library have lots of inventory, but they’re always happy to take more. Book donations may be dropped off at the armory up to a week before the sale. If you have a donation to make but need it picked up, please call Cindy Toth at 864-2060 to set up a pick up time. You will find all sorts of books a...
