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WYDOT, Hot Springs County and Town of Thermopolis crews were busy over the holiday break keeping up with clearing off roadways after a snow storm hit starting early Sunday morning. Official numbers from US National Weather Service out of Riverton show 6.4 inches recorded 9 miles northeast of Thermopolis....
Sledding turned into some snowball action for two youths Monday on Warren Hill. The sledding was a little tough bcause the snow was not packed down on the street yet....
Amy Ready leads students in the Hot Springs County School District Pre-K Academy through the motions of "Drivin' in my Car." The kids shared songs and their Christmas wishes during the program....
The Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center hosted a Christmas party with a meal, ugly sweater contest and opportunities for pictures with the Clauses. The center will host a New Year's celebration Friday during lunch....
People for People will be hosting their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 25 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited to attend the free feast, which will feature turkey, spiral ham, potatoes and gravy and all the other goodies that make Christmas dinner special, including dessert. Whether you are alone for the Holidays or you just don’t feel like cooking, the buffet style service begins at noon and runs through 2 p.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 642 Arapahoe.... Full story
Over the past few weeks, a few lucky individuals have gotten a bit of a bonus to their holiday budgets during the 21 Days of Christmas event when a total $1,000 in Chamber Bucks was given out. Holly Thomas was the first winner selected, winning $200 Nov. 26. Francine Hauser won $300 Dec. 3 and Hannah Brooks took home the big $500 prize Dec. 10. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush expressed her appreciation to the businesses and patrons in this year’s 21 Days, as well as Hot S...
The Christmas season with special church programs and services has arrived. The area schedule includes: Community Federated Church, Sixth and Big Horn – Dec. 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 25, one service at 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 310 S. Sixth – Dec. 24, Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m., Dec. 25, 11 a.m. service Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe – Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services by candle light, 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. Living Waters Assembly of God, 318 N. Eighth – Dec. 25, 10 a.m.... Full story
Hot Springs County’s senior citizens won’t have to miss out on the fun of the “ball drop” with the Ring in the Noon Year celebration at the Senior Citizens Center. On Friday, Dec. 30 from 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m., they will be having their own New Year’s celebration by ringing in the “Noon Year” during lunch, complete with their own ball drop, just like New York City. The meal that day is a center favorite, fried chicken, and sparkling cider will also be served for a New Year’s toast....
Jaydyn Boren and her parents, Stephanie and Sean, enjoy the Sandwich Swap at Ralph Witters Elementary....
The kids of Ralph Witters Elementary brought their Christmas spirit to the auditorium during the annual Christmas concert....
Dear Santa, I would like a bow with a handle with 2 cars and a shark. And a lot of drat guns. And some dragons in a bucket. Thank you Santa. Love, Oliver Strenger Dear Santa, I want a present, a blue present. A roller skate. Love, Able Cordingly Dear Santa, I would like a bike, and a color book. From, Brogan Little Dear Santa, I want a book, and toys. I'm not quite 2 yet so noise toys are fun. Thank you Santa, CJ Erk Dear Santa, I want a skateborad please. Soren Dear Santa, I want toys and a spr...
Oliver Strenger gets his opportunity to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas at the Children's Resource Center Soup with Santa fundraiser. Proceeds will help provide books for kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library....
Families who signed up for Community Christmas Baskets can pick them up on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 642 Arapahoe. Volunteers will be packing up the boxes on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the parish hall. Helpers would be welcome on pickup day also to take the boxes to cars. For more information, please call the parish hall at 864-3629 and leave a message for a call back....
By Cindy Glasson After all your holiday shopping is completed on Saturday, make plans to stop out at The Shop, a free community gym, for a Hog Roast Fundraiser. Starting at 6 p.m. you may tour the gym at 210 Hwy. 20 South (the former REDA Pump building) and enjoy a delicious dinner. All proceeds from the evening will go to support the free gym, new equipment and other necessities. Learn about the hours of operation while you’re there and chat with owner Brian Johnson to find out more about t...
The Christmas season with special church programs and services has arrived. The area schedule includes: Community Federated Church, Sixth and Big Horn – Dec. 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 25, one service at 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 310 S. Sixth – Dec. 18, Christmas musical narrative, 11 a.m.; Dec. 24, Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m., Dec. 25, 11 a.m. service Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe – Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services by candle light, 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. Living Water...
By Mark Dykes In November, members of the Hot Springs County 4-H Sport Fishing Club went out on the Bighorn River with Leaders Joel Farber and Dick Staiger, as well as Cody Region Fisheries Biologist Joe Skorupski. Their goal - to estimate the number of trout in the river. Farber said he got involved with the 4-H Sport Fishing program through Staiger. After moving to Thermopolis, Farber said, "A mutual friend of Dick and mine contacted me and asked 'What's the address of your new house in Thermo...
Julie Lehman, Betty Hawkins, Julie Moore and Trish Owens took Santa's reins and gathered presents for sheriff's deputies, police officers and the highway patrol this week. Kim's Daycare colored little notes to go along with the gifts and students at RWE did signs and notes. Pictured, l-r, Jerimie Kraushaar, Jake Miller, Molly Coyne, Brett Andreen, Serena Buckner, Kim Black, Mike Mascorro, Ken Smith and Steve Shay....
During the Federated Community Church's presentation of "I Missed the Manger," shepherds played by Verne Lofink, Dan Sylujbrget and Jerry Kummerfeld explain to narrator Janna Kershaw why their union contract wouldn't allow them to attend the birth of Christ. Hannah, played by Pam Kerr, wonders how her daughter Mary could come to be Christ's mother....
Clinton Harris, Will Clark, Adrian Padilla and Hunter Bartholomew show off a few of their fish caught will participating in the Kids in the Field mentor program. Padilla started the program to get youth of all ages or adults who have never fished or hunted involved in the outdoors. The program is designed to carry on the tradition of hunting and fishing....
Hot Springs County High School and Thermopolis Middle School brought the sounds of the season to the auditorium last week with a pair of concerts. Above, the high school choir performs for a packed house while at left, Cole Christianson adds a special note with a solo at the middle school's program....
The Community Federated Church will host a sale of cookies, candy and gently used shoes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the church. Those attending the sale can fill a container with delicious homemade cookies, candy and more, choosing as much as they like of whatever they like for only $8 per pound. Though this is the first year for the candy sale, it could turn into an annual event. Those who would like to donate gently used shoes for the sale can drop them by the church from now until...
Signups for the 2016 Community Christmas Baskets are going on now at the H.O.P.E. Agency, 426 Big Horn, and The Help Center, Fifth and Arapahoe. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Dec. 9 with pickup of the baskets on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 642 Arapahoe. Nonperishable food donations may be left in the entryway at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations may be sent to Christmas Baskets, P.O. Box 950, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Vol...
Auctioneer Gary Nash, who donated his time, looks for a buyer Thursday evening during the Festival of Trees at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The event generated $11,633 for the Thermopolis Community Fund....
The public is invited to visit and eat at the Children’s Resource Center, and have their children’s pictures taken with Jolly Old St. Nicholas himself, on Tuesday Dec. 13 during the Soup with Santa fundraiser. The full event will be 5-8 p.m., with soup and Santa available from 5-6 and crafts until 8. The soup and Santa pictures are free of charge, but donations are welcome. Staff at CRC are bringing homemade dishes including: macaroni and cheese, stuffed pepper soup, Southwest soup, chili, chick...
A clothing give-away is scheduled to be held on Dec. 12 and 13 in the Hot Springs County High School commons. A variety of items have been donated for the give-away, from coats for children and adults to shirts, blouses, dresses and pants of all sizes. From 4-6 p.m., anyone may come and get free clothing with no limit on the items you may take....
