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A Georgian dancer soars during the Moscow Nights/Golden Gates performance for the school district Friday morning. See page 12 for photos of staff and students interacting with the dancers....
Kindergartner Rilynn Pinkston looks to be having a ball Monday as she swings during lunch at Ralph Witters Elementary. Kylie Olsen got her moving, but stuck around just to hear Rilynn's giggle as she flew through the air. Recorded temperatures on Monday show Thermopolis hit a high of 51 degrees....
Those looking for an international cultural experience can check out the Moscow Nights/Golden Gates program, featuring dancers from Russia and Georgia, presented by the Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation. There will be a welcome reception Thursday for community members who are hosting the dancers. Foundation Education Director Jacky Wright expressed appreciation to everyone who stepped up to host. On Friday, the dancers will take to the stage with a 10 a.m. performance at the auditorium...
The program at the next meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be “The Trial of Tom Horn,” presented by John Davis, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Hot Springs County Museum. On July 18, 1901, a gunman shot young Willie Nickell. Following the incident was the notorious trial of Tom Horn which highlighted a struggle between large cattlemen on one side and small cattlemen and homesteaders on the other. Local author Davis has thoroughly researched the events through the eyes of a trained lawyer and has written “Th...
Friday morning saw a meeting of the minds regarding the 21 Days of Christmas event and how to promote shopping local. Regarding the 21 Days of Christmas, Meri Ann Rush recapped. The event this year had drawings for Chamber Bucks on three different Saturdays, whereas the previous year had all the drawings on one day. Customers at participating businesses have opportunities to fill out tickets to get their names in the drawings. Rush suggested going back to one day for all the drawings, and have...
The Second Friday ArtStroll January 13 from 5-7 p.m. will feature art, a soap making demonstration, and special dance and musical performances by a Russian troupe. The event continues on Still Strolling Saturday during regular business hours. This is the first ArtStroll of 2017 and it promises to be lots of fun. Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation has brought Moscow Nights/Golden Gates performers to town. Participating Stroll businesses will close shortly before 7 p.m. for the concert. Pick up a Stroll map at any Stroll business to find...
Calling all students in grades kindergarten through 12 who want to show off their talent at singing, dancing, playing an instrument, etc. Tryouts for the Encore Talent Show will be held Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at Risen Son Southern Baptist Church. Sign up at rscseagles.com by Friday, Jan. 19 for your opportunity to earn a spot performing in the Encore Talent Show Saturday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the fair building. Encore is an opportunity for youths to compete, share and experience their gifts and talent in front of a crowd. $400 in prize...
Ducks Unlimited of Wyoming invites members and supporters to the annual Winter Retreat, hosted in Thermopolis Jan. 13-15 at the Days Inn. The retreat provides opportunity to meet state Ducks Unlimited committee members and supporters. Though the hotel will be headquarters, the retreat allows plenty of time for hunting. Friday hunting will be on your own, though hunters should be back at headquarters by 5 p.m. as Wyoming Ducks Unlimited will have snacks for happy hour and an off-site group dinner. Saturday morning there will be an organized...
Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away at the 2017 Annual Fireman’s Ball, Saturday, Feb. 18. The Ball will be held at the VFW from 9 p.m. til 2 a.m. with music from the Sundowners, featuring a wide variety of traditional country music. You should have received an invitation and pack of tickets in the mail recently. Simply fill out and return the ticket stubs with your donation in the provided envelope. They will accept the tickets and your donation any time between now and the night of the dance. Proceeds from the B...
Under the supervision of University of Wyoming Extension Educator Chance Marshall, right, Chandler Maddock palpates and feels for the cervix of the cow as part of the Cattle Artificial Insemination School. Maddock along with Barbara Kissel and Jessie Pennoyer attended the school in Riverton in December. The hands-on course teaches AI palpation and technique, anatomy and physiology, genetic selection, estrus synchronization, nutrition, heifer development and equipment use. The students attended...
The Big Horn Bowhunters held their New Year's Shoot at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds on Sunday. There was a large group of shooters from the area, aiming for targets in both the multi-purpose building and the fair building, including young shooters who had the chance to shoot a dinosaur....
Stephanie Amick captured this beautiful shot in Hot Springs State Park on Friday when the high temperature in Thermopolis was recorded as 50 degrees. A bitter cold front moved in Monday and will last throughout the week with slightly warmer temperatures arriving for the weekend....
The Bighorn Bowhunters plan to kick off 2017 with their annual New Year’s Shoot Sunday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Jan. 8 The event features two competitions with the 450 Vegas Shoot in the fair building and the 28 Target 3D Shoot in the multi-purpose building. The Vegas shoot uses regular targets while the 3D shoot uses animal targets. Shoot times are at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The shoot is open to anyone. Fees to enter are $20 for adults, $10 for youth, $5 for cubs or $40 for a family. The club also is in need of d...
The call for heroes is going out as the Hot Springs County Hospital Auxiliary hosts a community blood drive on Monday, Jan. 9. The goal of the blood drive is to collect 25 pints of blood between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. To make your appointment to donate you may sign up online at www.bloodhero.com or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. To save time, you may do a self interview beforehand on the website. Please remember to bring a photo ID and a donor card, if you have one, to your donation...
You have an opportunity to “walk and roll” with the Friends of the Library Fun Fund Walk at the Armory. Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. til noon, you can walk to raise money for the Friends of the Library, complete with music to urge you along. All you need to do is pick up a sponsor sheet at the library or from a member of Friends of the Library, get your sponsors to sign up to donate for each lap you walk or they can give a flat donation, then come on down and start walking. Water and light refreshments will be available along with prizes. All...
Ducks Unlimited of Wyoming invites members and supporters to the annual Winter Retreat, hosted in Thermopolis Jan. 13-15 at the Days Inn. The retreat provides attendees an opportunity to meet state Ducks Unlimited committee members and supporters. Though the hotel will be headquarters, the retreat allows plenty of time for hunting. Friday hunting will be on your own, though hunters should be back at headquarters by 5 p.m. as Wyoming Ducks Unlimited will have snacks for happy hour and an off-site group dinner. Saturday morning there will be an...
Brad Cline from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services Jan. 12 at the Hot Springs Museum from noon-2 p.m. and Jan. 19 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Cline is available to meet with veterans in addition to the scheduled outreach. Please contact Cline at 307-250-3890 for more information, or to schedule an a...
Hot Springs County Recreation District is accepting funding requests for 2017. Funding request forms can be picked up at the recreation office in the armory building or by calling 864-3767. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 17....
Residents took advantage of the warmth over the weekend to get in some activity....
A young sledder enjoyed himself Monday on Warren Hill. Even though the snow was deep and an occasional pull was necessary, he was all smiles....
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
