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The Hot City Outdoor Alliance, along with the Children’s Discovery Center, the Town of Thermopolis crew and members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department made a community ice skating rink a reality in Thermopolis. It is located to the the left of the main entrance to Hot Springs State Park. The entrance for the rink is off of Highway 20 just past the Thermopolis Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce office....
Students from Ralph Witters Elementary presented their annual Christmas program last week to the delight of a packed auditorium. Here the kids did their own rendition of "Baby Shark" except it was "Baby Trees", complete with the baby, mommy, daddy, grandma and grandpa Christmas tree....
January January 2, 2019 The Hot Springs County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday afternoon to discuss issues with the plumbing at the Hot Springs County Court House. As part of the meeting, the commissioners went to the basement of the court house where some of the floor has been jackhammered out in order to examine the piping below the building. In some areas, the pipes, due to their age, are literally crumbling with a touch and in other areas, they are completely plugged. January...
Shawn Smith was one of the competitors at the first Beard and Mustache contest sponsored by Smoking Waters Barber Shop. Smith was selected as the people's choice winner mustache. Brian Johnson won people's choice for beard....
Bank of Thermopolis and Big Horn Federal both hosted customer appreciation open houses last week. There were lots of goodies to choose from at both banks along with plenty of Christmas Cheer....
Before we can start breaking those New Year’s resolutions we first must get through the New Year’s celebrations safe and secure. Ringing in the new year may be as simple for you as staying up until midnight to watch the ball drop in New York or as extravagant as a quick trip to Vegas, but there are some things to take into consideration no matter where you are for the big night. First, and foremost, drink responsibly. Many of our local drinking establishments will be holding New Year’s Eve celebrations, and if you’re planning on drinkin...
The Senior Citizens Center is ready to get their party on with photos with a New Year’s Party. You can “Ring in the Noon Year” at the Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during lunch time as they celebrate the arrival of 2020. There will be a countdown to noon along with their own special ball drop and an apple cider toast. For more information, please call the center at 864-2151....
There will be a community blood drive January 6, 2019 at the Senior Citizen’s Dining Area at 3-7 p.m. If you want to participate, please make an appointment with Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. You can also make an appointment online at Vitalant.org. Use Sponsor Code: Thermopolis. Walk-ins are welcome....
The Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo committee is hosting a New Years Eve Boots and Buckles Ball at the VFW from 6:30 p.m.-3 a.m. There will be a pulled pork dinner, live auction, music and fun....
Ralph Witters Elementary students performed their Christmas program in the auditorium on December 19....
The Hot Springs County High School speech and debate team traveled to Cheyenne last weekend for the Cheyenne East Holiday Classic Tournament to start out their season. The Holiday Classic is one of the largest tournaments in the state with 1,000 participants representing 28 schools from both Wyoming and Colorado. Senior Breeze Petty worked her way through the competition to break into Super Congress, the top 16 at the tournament. Petty competed last summer in student congress at the National Tournament and is continuing her run as a legislator...
Amy Ready's four-year old Pre-K class had a barrel of fun during their Christmas program last week. Top left features Maycie Ciz, CJ Erk and Aurora Gevas. Bottom left is Brailan Whitt and Meadow Modine while on the right, DeAnna Myers and Beau Dorman are showing off some fancy footwork....
Tidings of comfort and joy will be in abundance at the Annual Christmas Dinner provided by People for People at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The free Christmas meal is open to everyone, regardless of denomination, from noon until 2 p.m. at the church at 642 Arapahoe. Dinner will include all the traditional dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and a variety of salads and sides along with a table full of desserts. There is no charge for the meal but there will be plenty to eat and plenty of people to share...
With boxes and cans as far as the eye can see, volunteers spent the afternoon putting together the Christmas food baskets at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. About 100 families received baskets last Saturday, December 14. The program received numerous cash donations, plus the proceeds from food drives and the schools and other organizations....
William Larson helps his daughter, Jaylee, get her hot chocolate to keep warm during the Lighted Christmas Parade Friday. Members of the Thermopolis Police Department served up around 200 cups of hot chocolate and hot apple cider....
The Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center announced that their popular Hobby Night classes, The Thermopolis Writers League and the Jewelry Making class will not be meeting again in 2019 but will resume in early January 2020. The writers mash will have their next meeting on January 7 at 1 p.m. at the center and the jewelry bunch will get together on the evening of January 9 at 7 p.m., again, at the center. While designed for the senior members of the center, the events are open to the public and anyone of any age with an interest in either...
The Hot Springs County Library is hosting a special event for kids age three through 10 on Friday, December 20. Noah’s Ark Winter Wonderland Animal Workshop is a chance for youngsters to hand stuff their very own plush pal. There will only be 40 pals available and adult supervision is required so get signed up at the library as soon as you can. The fun starts at 3 p.m....
The movie “A Christmas Story” will be shown at the Ritz on Friday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. There is no admission charge for this showing. The movie is provided by the Thermopolis Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Nicodemus family....
The Holiday Season is for everyone, young and old alike, and the Senior Citizens Center is ready to get their party on with photos with Santa and a New Year’s Party. Come in and get your photo with Santa during lunch at the Center on Friday, Dec. 20. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be on hand, passing out candy canes and posing for your 2019 Christmas photo. You can “Ring in the Noon Year” at the Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during lunch time as they celebrate the arrival of 2020. There will be a countdown to noon along with their own special ball...
The first Smoking Waters Barber Shop Beard and Mustache Contest will be held Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at the VFW. There are several different categories such as Fullest Beard, Longest Mustache, Most Unusual Beard, Ugliest Beard People’s Choice and more. There is a $20 entry fee with proceeds going to the VFW Scholarship Fund....
Thermopolis Middle School girls basketball teams finished off their seasons this last weekend with the seventh grade team taking on Worland at home and the eighth grade team on the road to Worland to take on Cody and Burlington. The 7A girls fought hard against Worland on Friday but just couldn’t get there, losing 13-25. Unfortunately, it was a single elimination tournament, so the girls were finished for the weekend. “Even though we lost, this was our best game against Worland,” coach Ashle...
Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School students presented two evenings of wonderful holiday music. Each of the choirs at both schools performed on one night while the bands had the stage to themselves the following evening....
Many of our local churches have special services coming up during the Christmas season. Risen Son Southern Baptist Church will be holding a Christmas Eve service beginning at 6 p.m. The First Baptist Church will also have a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. A candlelight service will be held at the Community Federated Church on Christmas Eve starting at 5 p.m. St. Francis Catholic Church will have their Children’s Christmas Pageant at 5:40 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by Christmas Eve mass at 6 p.m.. They will also hold a Christmas Day mass a...
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The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club recently participated in the Wyoming State Thespian Festival (previously named Wyoming State Drama Competition) and returned as State Champions in 1A/2A for the second year in a row. Twenty-four students went to the festival and were entered into 15 different categories. They brought home 18 AllState Medals and 11 Honorable Mention Certificates. The following students received a Superior rating and an AllState Medal: David Armstrong for 1st Year...
