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A mass dispensing exercise is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 by the Hot Springs County Public Health to simulate exposure to an Anthrax agent. The purpose of the exercise to treat people who may have been exposed to the Anthrax agent, and prevent them from getting sick. It is not to treat people who are already sick. The antibiotics will be simulated with a piece of candy. “We’ve had several people step up to volunteer which is fantastic. We seriously could not do this without volunteers. The...
The Saint Francis Catholic Church’s Harvest Dinner is set for Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Parish Fellowship Hall. Roast beef, turkey and all the trimmings will be served from noon until 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for individuals and $40 for a family. For tickets contact Viola Ryan at 864-3736....
A fundraiser for the Thermopolis family of Anna, Alan and Piper Rossler will be Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the VFW. All proceeds will go to support their constant travel to medical facilities in Denver and Billings. Piper, who was born at 28 weeks and three days, needs close monitoring of health issues in both Denver and Billings, and the funds raised will help eliminate some of the medical and travel expenses. Piper has needed monitoring for the entire first two years of her life. The event will feature a dinner of Mexican food,...
The ghosts and goblins are preparing for Moonlight Madness in downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, Oct. 29. Kicking off the festivities will be a friendly Haunted House for Hope from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the H.O.P.E. Agency located at 426 Big Horn Street. The Masons will be serving tacos from 5-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on Arapahoe St. Pinnacle Bank will once again be judging the kid’s costumes starting at 5:45 p.m. in Bicentennial Park. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in several different age groups. From 6-8 p.m. there will be food, f...
Students learned how to be safe on and around the bus during School Bus Safety Week. They learned what to do in the event of a fire, how to exit the bus and how many steps to walk before crossing in front of the bus. Students from kindergarten and up at Ralph Witters Elementary had the chance to learn proper bus safety all through the week....
A variety of events are planned in Thermopolis to celebrate Halloween. After you attend Moonlight Madness Thursday, Oct. 29 there is still plenty of fun to be had. The Hot Springs County Library will be sponsoring a Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 30. Ages 8 and under are invited from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and ages 9 and over are invited from 3:30-5 p.m. There will be prizes award for best costume in each age group. Bring your ghouls and goblins to Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Saturday, Oct. 31 for trick or treating. Ritz Theater is offering a...
Hot Springs County High School freshman Savana Meier, escorted by her grandmother Verla Meier, left and her mother Cristy Meier, right, receives congratulations from district staff after she signs her commitment to graduate during halftime at Friday night's football game....
Andre Bohren, classical pianist headquartered in New Orleans, will present a classical piano concert, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Hot Springs County School District Auditorium. Bohren is a lifelong musician with eclectic tastes. His early obsessions were with Peruvian flutes and 1950’s rock, followed by classical piano and then syncopated funk. At the age of 16, he performed Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue” with the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra as featured piano soloist. He toured the United States and Europe with his father, America...
The H.O.P.E Agency will be conducting a candlelight vigil for the many victims of domestic violence in the state of Wyoming. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at noon, there will be a free soup luncheon. Everyone is welcome to attend. After the lighting ceremony, they will release a purple balloon for each victim. For more information about the candlelight vigil or help for domestic violence call the H.O.P.E. Agency at 864-4673. The office is located 426 Big Horn Street....
Make plans now to attend the Hot Springs County Senior Center Dinner and Dance Friday, Oct. 30 with doors opening at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and dancing will start at 7 p.m. The dinner menu is pork ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread, pears and dessert. There will be a costume contest with prizes awarded to best overall, funniest and most creative. There is no charge for this event but donations for an upcoming remodel project will be gratefully accepted. Join the fun at 206 Senior Ave....
Ralph Witter’s elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26-30. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started after drug traffickers in Mexico City had kidnapped and murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. The red ribbon is a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. With a goal of creating a unified and visible commitment for a drug free America the Red Ribbon Campaign continues on. This years overall theme is “Respect yourself-be drug free” and there will be a different theme each...
Thermopolis Middle School Make a Difference club will be teaming up with Ciley Andreen to promote the Teal Pumpkin Project. They will be painting teal pumpkins to give away to households who would like participate in pledging to offer non food treats. Contact Liz Ryan at the middle school at 864-6551 by October 26....
Kathy Hammond prepares the background for her painting at the VFW Saturday....
Misty Flowers shows her card to a friend during the Ralph Witters Elementary Family Night featuring math games for students and their families. Her sister, Abigail, is a kindergartner at RWE....
Ghanian musician Okaidja teaches Hot Springs County High School students a traditional Ghanian dance before his performance at the school auditorium on Oct. 8....
How many times have you heard, “Did you get your flu shot yet?” There’s a good reason for asking that question. Over the past few years, the influenza vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of related hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although an increasing number of people are getting vaccinated every year, some people are not. Influenza is a potentially dangerous virus that can send a healthy person to the emergency room. If you are 6 months and older, you should get y...
A fundraiser for the Thermopolis family of Anna, Alan and Piper Rossler will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at the VFW. All proceeds will go to support their constant travel to medical facilities in Denver and Billings. Piper, who was born at 28 weeks and three days, needs close monitoring of health issues in both Denver and Billings, and the funds raised will help eliminate some of the medical and travel expenses. Piper has needed monitoring for the entire first two years of her life. The event, which will start at 5:30 and last until 7:30 p.m., will...
With the season coming to a end, venders and their wares were sparse, that didn't stop the folks from enjoying a beautiful fall morning to get some fresh garden eatables. Even local crafters had some of their items for sale, taking advantage of the nice day....
The Hot Springs County Barrel Racing Summer Series final event will be Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds beginning at 11 a.m. each day. Barrel racing results from Oct. 11 include: Peewee barrels Division 1D: Patrick Chapel, 86.238. Youth barrels Division 1D: Aspen Leonhardt, 19.784; Jacque Leonhardt, 19.814; Dusty Willis, 20.090; Brye Williams, 20.181. Division 3D: Brye Williams 21.122; Katelyn King, 21.542. Division 4D: Taylor Nuttall, 24.004; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 25.626. Open class barrels Division 1D: Shannon Hill, 19.088;...
Kids, it’s time to get the best pumpkin for carving at Sheriff Lou’s Pumpkin Patch. SGT Jerimie Kraushaar will be tending the patch while Sheriff Lou is away. Hours are October 16-17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in front of the Joint Law Enforcement Center....
By Rex Clothier Scattered along the 24 lanes at the bowling center in Casper on Oct. 8 were five Thermopolis athletes competing in the bowling event of Special Olympics of Wyoming. Sponsors Tom and Lauri Olsen roved along the aisle crowded with nearly a thousand athletes, parents, relatives, and friends encouraging and snapping pictures of their charges as they competed. Earning Gold Medals for the Thermopolis team were David Hansen and Spencer Luce. Ted Clothier brought home a Silver Medal,... Full story
People were out taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather while they check out some great art by local artists during the Second Friday ArtStroll....
On Thursday, Oct. 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hot Springs County School District #1’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program will join together with the 16th annual Lights On Afterschool at Ralph Witters Elementary. The Lights On Afterschool rally will feature a new video release of students participating in Lights On programs K-12, STEM Mystery Kits, student showcase, and an endless dessert bar. All Lights On students, families, and community members are invited and encouraged to a...
The Hot Springs County High High School Foods 2 class would like to present to you with the recipes for a special dinner that is sure to take your breath away. Fallin' to Pieces Pot Roast Ingredients: 4-5 lbs beef roast (cut of your choice) 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ bag washed and peeled baby carrots 5 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1 1/2-2 cups hot water 4 beef bouillon cube Directions: In a...
Junior Maggie Ryan leaps into the air during the air band competition; Members of the 2A State Champions Bobcats golf team shave coach Jacob Smith's head during community pride night. Clemens Abbott peacocks across the floor during dodgeball skirmish between classes. Homecoming royalty including freshman attendants Chase White and Jaden Schierkolk, sophomore attendants Noah Schwalbe and Emmie Coyne and junior attendants Logan Bartholomew and Taylor Nuttall are presented to students during...
