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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....
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment is currently accepting community funding requests for 2016. If you or your organization has an educational project or need, please write a letter detailing the project, the cost and what your unmet need would be. HSCEE is a non-profit perpetual fund, established in 1990 and managed by a representative community group of directors. Their mission is “…to provide citizens of Hot Springs County with educational benefits and experiences…” Examples of projects they have helped to support include: Books f...
This time of year can be a lonely time for some, whether it is distance, financial problems or just not being able to be with loved ones. There is no reason to spend Christmas alone. People for People will be hosting their annual Christmas Dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, Dec. 25 and everyone is welcome. There will be plenty of food. If you are home bound, volunteers will deliver to your home. Just call ahead to reserve your meal. The family style dinner will be served from...
Three lucky winners were awarded $200, $300 and $500 in Chamber Bucks Saturday during the 21 Days of Christmas drawing. First place of $500 went to Jean Bennet, $300 went home with Francine Hauser, above, and Kay Rush took home $200. Winners had to be present at the drawing, and there were several names drawn who were not available to claim their prize. The event was sponsored by the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee....
Saturday the temperatures reached into the mid 40s and people were out taking in the sights at Hot Springs State Park....
The Ralph Witters Elementary kindergarten through fourth grade students put on a show at their annual holiday music concert at the auditorium Thursday. The children showcased their talents of music ranging from choir to drumming on the stage....
Dear Santa, Do your reindeer have big antlers? Your elf is watching me and I am being a good boy! Could you bring me some cows, a cowboy shirt and some things to build with? I will leave some hay on my roof for your reindeer and some cookies-you might be hungry. Thank you Santa, Hoyt, age 4 Dear Santa, Is it cold in the north pole? I would like to go to the north pole. Could I please have a pet reindeer? They have very very big horns. Can I please have a drone but the cost to mutch so don’t get me that. So can I have a super man toy? From, B...
Parents were invited to join students for Christmas dinner at Ralph Witters Elementary on Wednesday, Dec. 16....
