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The Christmas Baskets Program started in about 1982 at NOWCAP, moved to the Elks, then to the Episcopal Church, which now provides business status, auditing, and oversight. “Christmas Baskets” is a non-denominational program that serves anyone in need of the food and has people from the whole community who volunteer to help with the setup & distribution. This year, because of the decreasing number of Scout troops and Boy Scouts available, the high school and some middle school students will start the Holiday Food Drive (Scouting for Food’s new...
Those looking to help others in need beyond just basic first aid can still sign up for EMT classes beginning Nov. 6. Classes are at the fire hall every Monday and Thursday, 6-10 p.m., with some all-day Saturday classes, and the final class on April 2. EMT Jim Andreen said the education provided in the classes includes information about the human body and how to treat illnesses and injury. Those attending must be CPR certified, though certification can be done through the classes, and pass a...
An open enrollment event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Hot Springs County Library. Enroll Wyoming navigators will once again be available to provide individual assistance during the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1 through December 15. “Enroll Wyoming navigators will be traveling to each Wyoming county to educate residents about their health insurance options and provide free enrollment assistance to individuals and families who need coverage for 2018,” said Monica Jen...
A large crowd attended the Saint Francis Harvest Dinner on Sunday at the Parish Fellowship Hall....
Moonlight Madness and Halloween provided plenty opportunities for kids and adults to have a little fun....
Last week, members of the Hot Springs County 4-H Fishing Club set out on the Bighorn River with staff from Wyoming Game and Fish to gather information on the fish population. Using electrofishing, a process which involves dropping electrodes in the water to create a mild electric field and cause involuntary muscle contractions in the fish so they are easier to net, the fish are then weighed and measured. The full process takes about four days, with fish marked with small fin clips to ensure the...
School District transportation director Jerry Bowman, with the help of Buster the Bus, took students at Ralph Witters Elementary through bus safety tips last week. Buster is a remote controlled bus on loan from WYDOT for schools to use during Bus Safety Week, complete with flashing lights, blinking eyes and a microphone that allows Bowman to give instructions through the bus....
The little ghouls and goblins will have a few opportunities to Trick or Treat in other ways rather than just door to door this year. Reese and Ray’s IGA will be having a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Halloween. Folks will be decorating their cars and the kiddos can go from car to car in the parking lot to get their Trick or Treating off to a good start. Another Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot of the firehall and search and rescue from 6 – 8 p.m., sponsored by Search and Rescue, Thermopolis Fire Depar...
It’s almost time to get all those little ghouls and goblins, princesses and Power Rangers dressed up for Moonlight Madness. Come downtown to celebrate the season on Thursday, Oct. 26. Pinnacle Bank will be hosting a costume contest for children. There are various age divisions. Judging will begin at 5:45 in Bicentennial Park. Right after the costume contest Las Fuentes will have their annual Pinata Bash. It is free, and they will be serving free apple cider. There will be ghoulishly great special from the local businesses that will be open f... Full story
Those looking for a way to get involved with their community can check out the Wyoming Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) ministry awareness event on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 4:45 in the Thermopolis Middle School Commons. Ernie Mecca, FCA state director, said the event will let people know what the FCA is and what their mission is. It is also a volunteer recruiting event, he said, noting there are multiple things we could be doing but are not as there is only a handful of staff across the state...
The annual Pheasants Forever banquet will be held this Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. This year, the event will be held at the Hot Springs County fair building, featuring live and silent auction items, raffles and special drawings for those in attendance. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce and at White Horse Country Store. All proceeds from the banquet support youth hunting and shooting programs....
Children of all ages found just the pumpkin they were looking for last Friday and Saturday at Sheriff Lou's Pumpkin Patch in front of the Law Enforcement Center....
The Saint Francis Annual Harvest Dinner will be this Sunday, Oct. 29. From noon until 4 p.m. you and the family can enjoy delicious roast beef, turkey and all the trimmings at the Fellowship Hall. Prices are $10 for individuals and $40 for the whole family. For tickets, please call Kathy Wallingford at 921-1920, Patty O’Brien at 864-2862 or Iris Cavalli at 864-3819....
If you’re looking for some fun for the entire family on Halloween, you may want to check out the Fall Festival at Risen Son Southern Baptist Church. They will have hay rides, games and lots of treats from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Risen Son can be found at 342 Amoretti....
Students and families at the Lights On Celebration had a slimy good time with hands on experiments, Jack-o-lantern volcanoes and yummy treats last Thursday....
Ralph Witters Elementary students Cian Kines, Alix Sorenson and Ellie Arcand check out one of two massive pumpkins brought to the school last week for the students to explore....
John Sollo visited with folks at the Hot Springs County Museum Saturday for the Antique Stroll Show to evaluate antiques. This was Sollo's second visit to Thermopolis....
Open enrollment for Medicare has started and runs through Dec. 7, 2017. Open enrollment allows people with Medicare to change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the coming year. Plan costs and coverages change every year, so everyone should check to makr sure their plan still meets their needs as well as their budget and plan accordingly. Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap, is sold by private companies to help you pay some of the costs Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments and deductibles. This may be p...
Hot Springs County residents are encouraged to attend the final project meeting of the Owl Creek Watershed Study on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the basement of Big Horn Federal bank. The meetings is to discuss the Level I Watershed Study draft report and will be the final opportunity to provide comments. A copy of the draft is currently available at the Hot Springs Conservation district office and online, and folks are asked to review the document before the meeting. Please call Lowham Walsh, LLC at 307-335-8466 to obtain the web address...
When accidents or traumatic injuries happen, the speed of response emergency medical personnel is critical. The pubic can expand their knowledge of what emergency medical technicians (EMTs) do and help their community. Jim Andreen said EMT classes begin starting Nov.6, with a final class April 2, with a final test to be determined. Classes will be at the fire hall Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-10 p.m., with a few all-day Saturday classes. Andreen said these classes are more than basic first...
Ranae Baldes serves spaghetti during the dinner and Bunco at the Community Hall hosted by the H.O.P.E. Agency. Although there were not enough players for a game of Bunco, delicious food was enjoyed by those who attended....
Make your plans now to attend the Saint Francis Annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 29. From noon until 4 p.m. you and the family can enjoy delicious roast beef, turkey and all the trimmings at the Fellowship Hall. Ticket prices ar $10 for individuals and $40 for the whole family. For tickets, please call Kathy Wallingford at 921-1920, Patty O’Brien at 864-2862 or Iris Cavalli at 864-3819....
The Community Federated Church and the VFW Auxiliary welcome everyone to a H.O.P.E. Agency benefit soup lunch at the Community Hall on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The menu will include a choice of homemade soup, egg salad or ham salad sandwich and choice of homemade pie....
On Thursday, Oct. 26, author Craig Johnson will be at Hot Springs County Library for a book talk and signing beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program is presented by the library and Storyteller, and all of Johnson’s books will be available for purchase during the program....
The fifth, sixth and seventh/eighth grade bands at Thermopolis Middle School took over the auditorium for an evening of great music. Clarinets above are: Cadence Becher, Mariah Brooks, Trinity Mohr and Riley Eldridge. Saxophones below are: Ryan Mosser, Rylen Davis, Ayden Cox and Hazen Thurgood....
