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Ducks Unlimited will be holding their annual Winter Retreat in Thermopolis this year at the Days Inn. The event will be held this Saturday, January 6, featuring food, fun and games for all ages starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 for a couple. Tickets may be purchased online at ducks.org through Friday. For more information, please call Robert Hathaway at 307-221-2061....
The Bighorn Bowhunters will host their New Year’s Shoot at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The event will feature at 450 Vegas shoot and a 28 target 3D shoot. Josh Lynch said they will be using both the main fair building and the multipurpose building with its indoor arena for the shoots. He explained in the 450 Vegas shoot, each shooter has 45 shots, three shots in each of 15 rounds. In the 3D shoot, there will be 14 targets, with each shooter taking two shots. Even if you’re not plan...
Seven students from Thermopolis Middle School will be competing in the Challenge of the Books on Jan. 10 at the armory. Challenge of the Books is a contest for middle school students who love to read and they are expecting to host about seven other schools for the competition. A list of 12 books, which come from the Soaring Eagle and Indian Paintbrush nominee lists, are given to the children to read each August. The students then read each of the books with an emphasis on remembering the content of each book. Then, in competition, the students...
Despite the extreme cold Monday, several people rang in the New Year with a First Day Hike in Hot Springs State Park. One group walked along the river, while another drove to and walked around the Spirit Hole to observe the steam and moss growing along the crevices....
Crimson Diltz is not sure what to make of the man in the big red suit during Storytime at the Hot Springs County Library Thursday before Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus came by to hear what the kids wanted for Christmas and give them some candy canes and stuffed toys....
The recent snow received in Thermopolis has put a good covering on Warren Hill for sledders to enjoy....
Electing new officers was the big pole in the Round Top Sams Club tent at their meeting on Nov. 3 at Big Horn Federal. Elected officers were: President Donna Cole, Vice President Sam Marshall, Secretary Laura Saley, Treasurer Charlie Stickney and Wasgonmaster Frank Cole. Still to be appointed are the chaplain and media contact. The Round Top Sams are made up of recreational vehicle owners and operators and campers. In fact, membership is open to anyone with an interest in the greater outdoors. Plus, for that matter, the club is open to...
The Thermopolis Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce drew the winners for this year’s Shop Local contest last week, just in time for Christmas. To be entered in the drawing, $100 had to be spent locally and the receipts brought to the chamber office. First place winner, Chrissy Francis, took home a 32” Samsung Smart TV. Bev Koerwitz was the second place winner, receiving a Night Hawk Hexacoper drone, complete with a Wi-Fi camera and Becky Mills was the winner of the Roku Express....
Santa appears to be checking if Art Christensen's beard is the real deal when he and Mrs. Claus dropped in to the Senior Center for a little visit....
Josh Schmidt, a veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through January. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Schmidt will be available in Thermopolis on Thursday, Jan. 11, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and on Thursday, Jan. 18, n...
Start out your new year with a little mystery and intrigue at the Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting on Saturday, Jan. 13. “The Woman in Blue,” presented by historian Clay Gibbons tells the story of Belle Drewry who brought her own kind of mayhem and debauchery to Arland, Wyoming in 1897. Her story is a true tale of crime, death, gun smoke and the eternal triangle. There was no wilder West than Arland at the time, and Belle’s contribution will definitely keep you entertained. In his search for history and exact locations, Gibbo...
Hot Springs County High School's choir performed a Christmas tune in the style of the group Pentatonix, using not only their voices, but their hands to complete the rhythm for the acapella performance....
The Thermopolis Wrestling Club is gearing up for their 2018 wrestling season under head coach, Will Farrell. There are currently about 20 kids signed up for the year, however, there has been interest from a number of others, so that number still has a chance to grow. Children who will be aged four during 2018 are eligible to sign up, through age 18. A copy of your wrestler’s Birth Certificate will be needed at registration as it is needed to obtain their USA Wrestling card. Registration information may be found on the club’s Facebook page, “The...
The deadline to get registered for the Hot Springs County Recreation Boys Youth Basketball is fast approaching, and the program has about 30 youth signed up as of Dec. 21. Registration began on Dec. 4 and will be open through Jan. 2. Late fees will be assessed for registrations received after Jan. 3 There will be five or six games through the season, with an opener tentatively scheduled for Jan. 15, though that could change depending on the number of kids registered. Age divisions include the K-1 Little Dribblers, 2-3 Developmental Program and...
Chandler Maddock shows off his Pinata winnings during the Thermopolis FFA lock on the last day of school before Christmas break. FFA members Jeffrey VanAntwerp, John Maier and Aiden Ozmon help out....
The Christmas season with special church programs and services has arrived. The area schedule includes: Community Federated Church, Sixth and Big Horn – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Candlelight service, 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 310 S. Sixth – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service combined with a Christmas musical, 10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service, 9 a.m.; Candlelight service, 10 p.m. Living Waters Assembly of God,...
There was plenty of action on the auditorium stage Thursday, Dec. 14, for the annual Ralph Witters Elementary Christmas program. Grades K-4 sang several traditional songs as well as some that are lesser known and a few silly numbers. All students took the stage at the end of the program for a rousing rendition of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas." Among the singers were Peyton Reese, Taylin Birdsley, Dayton Basse, Billie Jo Macie, Briar Lahoe, Kaydence Larson and Misty Flowers....
The UW Alumni Association is hosting a Football Watch Party, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. People are invited to come watch the famous Idaho Potato Bowl featuring Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, at Thermopolis Liquors, 625 South 6th. For more information about the event, contact the UW Alumni Association at 307-766-4166 or email cprice6@uwyo.edu...
People for People will be hosting a free Christmas dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Christmas day, from noon until 2 p.m. The traditional meal, just like their Thanksgiving feast, is open to everyone to come, sit, have some dinner and conversation for a couple of hours Christmas day. There will be ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, a variety of side dishes and salads as well as rolls, dessert and coffee or punch. Perhaps you’re alone this Christmas or you just don’t feel like cooking, no matter the circumstances you are welcome to joi...
Christine Harvey, Sandra Drumheller and Mark Monreal provided some Christmas melodies at The Pioneer Home. Residents were invited to sing and play along with Jingle Bells....
Reindeer Teagan Allen gives Rudolph, portrayed by Andy Bledsoe, a hard time during the Children's Resource Center Christmas program....
Hot Springs County's 4-H shooters gathered on Saturday for a banquet which included their award presentations for the year. Receiving Shooting Sports Pins were: (Juniors) Cody Bomengen, Sharon Burgess, Sophie Conrad, Seth Dickey, Jaxson Flinn, Summer Galovich, Hayden Johnson, Talyah Myers, Bridger Peil and Rosalie Willson. (Intermediates) Lance Axtell, Dawn Burgess, Patrick Chapel, Will Clark, Brailee DeVries, Luke Dickey, Kaia Galovich, Chase Herring, Hadley Johnson, Jeffrey Lewis, Eli...
Dear St. Nick, How are you? I am grate. I have also been a great kid this year dispite the fact I'm picy. I only want a few things this year. Please write down the folowing toys: a b-2 spirit, a p-51 shark flyer, a drone, a non rc tank with a mine sweeper, and some plastic army toys. I hope you will consider those toys. Sincerely Ryan Axtell Dear Santa, Santa, I want to tell you that I have been very good this year. I want to ask Santa of 7 lead. I want to tell you I have worked hard. I want to...
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails will be hosting "First Day Hikes" throughout the state on January 1. Hot Springs State Park will be hosting one, too, starting at 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the Kiwanis shelter where the group will divide into two, one group taking the river walk, which is about a half-mile, while the more adventurous group will take the Spirit Trail, which is about a mile long. "There is nothing more rejuvenating than sharing a brisk hike with Wyoming...
Nine different holiday campers and vehicles set the stage for a colorful and festive Broadway Street Saturday during People for People's Tour of Homes Christmas Campers event. Each of the tiny homes were crafted to allow the public to enter, view and vote on each unique holiday display with Stacy Hessenthaler's camper winning top pick....
