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Children are invited to Hot Springs County Public Library to visit with Llama Llama during storytime on January 27 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. During the program, they will enact some of the stories as written by Anna Dewdney. Her stories often deal with children growing up with mama....
Thermopolis Middle School has released the second quarter honor rolls for the 2015-16 school year. Students on the honor rolls include: 5th Grade - Straight A Noah Anderson, Hannah Andreen, Jayci Basse, Roedy Farrell, Hadley Johnson, Dana Magelky, Chloe Mascorro, Owen McCumber, Trinity Mohr, Jonah Needham, Lexi Overfield, Jackson Reed, Brandon Rice, Gavin Shumway and Lauren Yarrington. 5th Grade - A & B Bowen Aldridge, Alyssa Andreen, Brooklynn Brown, Sadie Jo Burr, Spencer Calhoun, Riley Eldridge, Sage Fishbaugh, Isabella Gerber, Sydney...
Rod Slocum gives Cindy Magelky a big hug during her retirement party Saturday. Cindy was with the Hot Springs Sheriff's office for 33 years....
Thermopolis Middle School students were treated to music by Lights Along the Shore Friday. The band plays folk and classical music from around the world....
The University of Wyoming Vertical Dance Troupe perform suspended by ropes in the school auditorium demonstrating their grace several feet above the ground. The performance concluded by the troupe inviting children from the audience to come on stage and perform....
The Risen Son Southern Baptist Church is holding their annual Men’s Outdoorsman Banquet Saturday, Jan. 23. With a feast for the mountain man in all of us, there will be pulled pork and brisket served for dinner starting at 6 p.m. Following the meal there will be a guest speaker. There will be drawings for a variety of items like knives, calendars and tools. The grand prize of the evening will a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Reload Kit. Those who attend are encouraged to bring their mounts, horns a...
After nearly ten years of inactivity, the Friendly Duplicate Club is back in action. Meeting on the third Friday of the month at the Senior Center, the club is dedicated to developing a growing participation and interest in duplicate bridge. Featuring a mentoring attitude and carry-in goodies, local players are joined by players from other clubs in the Big Horns. Winners on the 15th were: 1st - Jeanette Porter & George McClellan, 2nd - Dorothy and Earl Nighten, 3rd - Varnie Stiplin & Rex Clothier. Those interested in details can contact Rex...
Rene Lee of Serlkay Printing presented a wide variety of print mediums for artists to use during the Smoking Waters Art Guild Art Gala....
The Hot Springs County 4-H is planning an indoor carnival to not only raise money but also provide community members an afternoon of fun. The carnival will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 3-6 p.m. in the Thermopolis Middle School gym and commons, The event is open to the public. Featured will be five inflatables and 16 carnival games. Among the inflatable attractions are a bounce house, sumo wrestling and an obstacle course. The carnival games feature attractions such as a cake walk, hoop...
The Hot Springs County Hall of Fame Banquet is Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Days Inn. The banquet will celebrate members of the community, past and present, that have been pioneers in our community and have made Hot Springs County a better place. This year’s inductees are Dorothy Milek, Bill Smith, Doctor Dana Carter, John Herrin Sr., and Dora McGrath. Milek has no peers when it comes to researching and writing the history of Hot Springs County. She has two books published in her own name and has contributed to many more. She was twice h...
Since the inception of the Knights of Columbus in 1882, members of the order have tried to help people who are in dire straits. Originally founded by Father Michael J. McGivney to help low income immigrants in the late 1800s, councils can be found all across the world today, from Canada to the Philippines. The Thermopolis order was started in 1925. The Knights provide many services to the community including charitable work, donating to Special Olympics, helping senior citizens in need and...
Tom Anderson has spent his entire life studying geology: he opened his presentation Saturday by noting that while doing ranch work, his partners often notice how much time he spends looking at rocks and other geological formations. Anderson, whose family has been homesteading in Hot Springs County since the 1890's and currently works the Russell Ranch, has had a lifelong interest in not only geology but also oil and gas. His first job was sitting on a sled being pulled behind a pickup truck...
Are you a hunter, an outdoorsman or even a master of the wilderness? Bring some of that grit to the Risen Son Southern Baptist Church for their annual Men’s Outdoorsman Banquet. With a feast for the mountain man in all of us there will be pulled pork and brisket. The banquet will be Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. There will be drawings for a variety of items like knives, calendars, and tools. The grand prize of the evening will a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Reload Kit. Following the meal there will be a guest speaker. Those who attend are e...
ArtStroll musicians will be featured at the Second Friday ArtStroll, Jan 8, 5-8 p.m. along with refreshments, “make it and take it” heart necklace and demonstrations. Host business Broadway Bygones will feature musical artists Michael Wright and Jacky Wright and friends. Michael decided to get into music after he woke up from knee surgery and Jacky said the surgeon told her to tell him that he needed to stop playing volleyball. “I needed another diversion”, says Michael. So around 6 years ago Michael started playing the upright stringe...
A crisp winter morning makes for beautiful scenery throughout Hot Springs State Park. The long awaited 20-year master plan for the park should be released in early 2016....
Part of the local buffalo herd enjoy a day of laying in the sun in the buffalo pasture in Hot Springs State Park....
The Bighorn Bowhunters are having an archery shoot Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. Shoot times are 8, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Organizers of the event are looking for donations of about 50 Christmas trees to create a small faux forest for the shoot. The trees can be taken to the fair grounds or you can call Scott Harvey at (307) 899-6770 to arrange pick up. The Bighorn Bowhunters practice twice weekly in the Hot Springs County Fair Building. Tuesday nights archers shoot at paper targets and Thursday nights are 3-D targets. Practice starts at 7 p.m. Membership...
The Hot Springs County Hall of Fame Banquet is set for Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Days Inn. The banquet will celebrate members of the community, past and present, that have been pioneers in our community and have made Hot Springs County a better place. This year’s indoctrinates are Dorothy Milek, Bill Smith, Doctor Carter, John Herrin Sr., and Dora McGarth. Limited tickets are available and can be purchased from any committee members, Storyteller or by calling John Lumley at 921-9141. Tickets are $30. Tuesday, Jan. 12 will be the l...
Thermopolis Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is holding their annual banquet Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Days Inn. Tickets are available at the Storyteller, Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, or by calling John Maser at 921-4456....
This season of USA Wrestling is set to begin next month, and registration dates have been set. The program, which has been running since the 1970’s, is run completely by volunteers and provides wrestlers ages five to 16 an opportunity to compete and receive coaching in one of the world’s oldest sports. Sign-ups will be held on both Jan. 5 and 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the armory. Registration is $55 and includes a t-shirt. Registration after Jan. 31 costs $65. Wrestlers new to the program are asked to bring a copy of their birth certificate to ver...
The first week in January holds a number of important dates for all community members involved with the Recreation District, as both classes and an informational meeting for Armory Building key holders will be held. Registration for girls youth basketball has been extended until Friday, Jan. 8 in hopes to increase participation. A mandatory parent meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will receive a practice and season schedule at the meeting. Registration for Little Dribblers (kindergarten-1st grade) is $5,...
The Town of Thermopolis asks residents to refrain from filling town dumpsters with Christmas trees. The town asks residents to place the trees next to the dumpster so town employees can remove them. Another option to dispose of the trees would be to donate them for use by the Bighorn Bowhunters during the club’s New Year’s Shoot Sunday, Jan. 3. Residents can drop the trees off behind the multi-purpose building on a concrete pad. To arrange for pick up of trees for the shoot, contact Scott Harvey at 307-899-6770....
Sonja Johansen of Nature's Corner clears snow from the Broadway storefront for the third time during Tuesday's snowfall....
The warm water of the Hot Springs State Park terrace ponds is a favorite hang out for Canadian Geese and other waterfowl....
C.J. Kavilis is getting a thrill from having some hands-on experience driving a team of horses during the free hay rides at White Horse County Store Saturday. Ame Longwell, far right, owner of Black Mountain Shires provided instruction and guidance. Enjoying the ride are Whipp Longwell and Rocky Yetter....
