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When you think of robot competitions, you might conjure up images of metal creations battling it out with saw blades, battering rams, spikes or any other devious implements. But at Hot Springs County High School, the Robotics students are busy building and programming their robots not to battle but to perform tasks. Eric Range explained his team, Fistful of Axles - 7283, is coached up by Curtis Hamer, while London Jenks coaches Aluminati - 4273. This year, Jenks said, they have a new CNC...
Workers were busy this week clearing snow in the parks, streets and highways, as a storm dropped a wet batch Sunday night and into Monday. Along with the snow, the majority of town was without power beginning about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Crews worked through the night to have the power restored by early Monday morning....
Johnny B showed the students at Ralph Witters Elementary a rockin' good time as he played all variety of music on the piano while telling them about his life in Alaska....
Brennen Cornwell gets an up close visit with Santa Claus with a bit of help from his dad, Tanner, while grandpa Pat grabs a photo of the memorable event. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with plenty of families during a stop downtown on Saturday....
A pair of events Hot Springs County residents look forward to each Holiday season is the Tour of Homes and the Festival of Trees. This year, they’re shaking things up a little, changing the Tour of Homes to a Tour of Tiny Campers which will be on display downtown on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. The campers will be set up on Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth Street. Each one is decorated by volunteers and you’ll be able to take a peek inside each one that evening. Along with the cam...
The fall cinnamon roll fundraiser at the Hot Springs County Senior Center wrapped up earlier this month, and director, Lisa Pierce, said it went amazingly well and a total of 219 dozen rolls were sold. The total is up from 209 dozen at this time a year ago. The money brought in from the sales totals about $4,000, Pierce said, which will go to keeping the doors open and the lights on at the center. She further explained the state and federal grants they apply for require matching funds, and the m...
A traditional holiday display usually has at least one Nativity scene, but this year, you will have the opportunity to view over 500 Nativity scenes from around the world at two different venues. On Friday, Dec. 8, you can enjoy Nativity displays from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum as part of the Second Friday ArtStroll. There will be musical performances by members of the community and a live Nativity scene as well. On Dec. 9 and 10, you can enjoy more than 500 Creches from around the world at the Federated Community Church from...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society, Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Museum staff, board and volunteers will have their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, with a gathering at 12:15 p.m. and the meal at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some food and fellowship. Meat and drink will be provided, and those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish of dessert, vegetable or salad. Attendees should also bring their own table service....
Snow Queen Stormy Cox and King Jared Little visited downtown Saturday evening. In addition to taking pictures with the Clauses, the royalty distributed gift bags to children who came to sit with Santa and give him their wish lists....
Suzanne Samelson, President of Main Street Thermopolis presents the 2016 historic building ornament to Jeanne and Dean Waltz, owners of Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant. The ornament, number two in the series, depicts the Thermopolis Steam Laundry building which now houses Las Fuentes. Samelson presents the 2017 historic building ornament to Mike Messenger and Bobbi Overfield, of Messenger & Overfield. The ornament, number three in the series, depicts Herard's Pharmacy. The firm has been located...
The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club is headed to State Drama in Casper this week, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. They will present designs and acting pieces for judges from around the country. “The students have worked very hard to get ready for State,” director Mary McGillivray said. “That includes adjusting to the new rules for State this year.” The Wyoming Educators of Secondary Theatre, the group who hosts State Drama, and the Wyoming Thespian Chapter have aligned the rules with the Int...
This month, students in Thermopolis FFA travelled to Douglas for a two-day conference. While some attended the Finding Inspiration Reaching Excellence (FIRE) conference, others attended the Chapter Presidents Conference. While FIRE presents leadership workshops and helps students get the most from FFA, CPC focuses on helping students be more effective leaders for their local chapters. Both events provide opportunity for local FFA students to meet and work with students from around the state....
The final date for signups for the 2017 Community Christmas Baskets will be Friday, Dec. 8. Sign ups are held at the H.O.P.E. Agency, 426 Big Horn, or at the Help Center at Common Ground, Fifth and Arapahoe, noon-3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Pickup and delivery of the baskets will be Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 642 Arapahoe. Non-perishable food donations for the baskets can be left at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church entry, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations can also be made to “Chr...
U.S. Congressman Liz Cheney recently announced her Field Representative, Lindy Linn, is scheduled to hold office hours in Hot Springs County on Dec. 5, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Hot Springs County Library. Area residents are encouraged to come to visit with Linn on an individual basis to discuss issues, or their views regarding the federal government. These ideas and concerns will then be relayed to Congressman Cheney. If residents are unable to attend at that time, but would like information or assistance, please contact Congressman...
Hot Springs County High School’s Speech and Debate team is gearing up for their home tournament, the Bobcat Invitational, Sat., Dec. 9. Coach Cindy Glasson said there are 11 schools registered for the meet, from Kemmerer and Casper Kelly Walsh to Cody, Powell, Torrington, Newcastle and others from the Big Horn Basin. “We are full,” Glasson said. “It’s going to be a great meet with kids from all over the state. We have 203 registered as of Monday.” The Bobcat meet is always a mixture of JV and varsity, one of the few JV tournaments left before...
The annual holiday craft bazaar at the Days Inn brought in several vendors selling leather crafts, books, jewelry, beauty products and a variety of other items....
Members of the Joint Transportation, Highway and Military Affairs Interim Committee hear about veteran matters during their meeting this week....
Its the yard sale every man, and some women, dream of, the Hot Springs County 4-H Shooting Sports yard sale on Saturday, Dec. 2. From 8 a.m. til 2 p.m. at the armory, you will find a variety of guns and air rifles for sale to benefit 4-H Shooting Sports. There will be 11 .22 rifles, one of which has never been used, along with arms from Henry, Savage, Ruger American and Remington. Some of the .22’s have peep sights. There will also be five Daisy 717 Powerline air pistols, four brand new, still in their box, Beeman 500 series air rifles, and 1...
Tuesday saw the installation of new playground equipment at Bicentennial Park. The Thermopolis Town Council chose to order the equipment in August, after a slide on the old equipment was damaged and determined unsafe to use. Though there were some delays in getting it here, the new equipment is a welcome sight over the empty space in the park the past few months....
The Hot Springs County High School Fall Drama production featured individual pieces and duets by members of the club as well as Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon." Here, Charlie (Tyler Kay) a developmentally challenged man in his 30s is examined by a doctor (Breez Petty) to determine if he's the right person for an experimental formula that will increase his intelligence the same way it did for Algernon, the mouse....
Shoppers packed the Thermopolis Middle School gymnasium Saturday for the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair sale. This year's sale saw about 40 vendors....
Prepare yourself for a night of sizzling piano, hilarious stories and stunning images of Alaskan scenery and wildlife as Johnny B’s Rhythm of the North performs in the auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 30. Johnny B. began playing piano in 1955 and performs throughout Alaska and the U.S. year-round. Classically trained, he has played in numerous bands and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Along with performing, he has traveled the country, composing music about America’s scenic wonders, interesting characters and memorable events. The...
The Mrs. Wyoming America Pageant is now accepting applications from married women to represent Thermopolis as a State Finalist in the 2018 pageant being held next spring. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Wyoming and U.S. citizen, and married at the time of the pageant to be considered. “We are looking for articulate, well-rounded, beautiful married women with an interest in trying something new as majority of our ladies have never participated in a pageant before,” stated Emily Stark, Director the Mrs. Wyoming Ame...
At Thermopolis Middle School, fifth grade students are getting the opportunity to really put their minds to work in designing and creating some interesting items, through the Genius Hour every week. Teacher Cassie Hetzel explained the hour, once per week, is dedicated to the students being able to research, create and invent. The program started at the beginning of the year, and is held in the fifth grade classrooms every Friday beginning at 11:45 a.m. Among the ideas explored in the program are...
Ralph Witters Elementary kindergartners were asked how they would cook a turkey. Here are the responses from classes taught by Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Shaffer’s class Soren Webber First you would skin the turkey. Then put it in the fire. Last you eat it. Creighlee Williams First cook it in the oven and then eat it. Cameron Martinez Skin the turkey. Cook it for 20 minutes and then eat it. Gunner Martinez First you pull off the legs so he can’t run from you. Next you skin it. Then you cook it for 1 minute. JayLynn Macie You put the...
