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Forget about the sugar and the calories, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, all of those things go out the window. True chocolate lovers will be found at the Hot Springs County Library on Saturday, Feb. 9 for the Chocolate Lover’s Event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Starting at 11 a.m. pay just $5 at the door and fill your dessert plate with all kinds of decadent chocolate goodies. All proceeds from the Chocolate Lover’s Event will benefit the Hot Springs County Library....
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Hot Springs County Museum. The program will be “Petrified Wood in the Absaroka Range,” presented by Larry Amundson. This presentation will describe prehistoric high altitude camping and tool making sites in the southern Absaroka Range. Human occupation in these remote portions of the Washakie Wilderness is evidenced by the presence of surface lithic flakes created during tool production using petrified wood. Amundson’s exploration of the region comme...
The 2019 ice fishing derby at Boysen Reservoir this past weekend saw 320 entrants, falling just two short from the previous year. Fishers competed in categories of trout, perch, crappie, walleye and ling, vying for the biggest catch in each. In cases where several people had the same weight, earliest weigh-in times determined placings. Catches, in order of finish with weight in pounds were: Trout — Joshua Lackey, 5.01; Garrett Aldrich, 4:15; Chance Marquette, 4.10; Kelly Britain, 4.01; Kaitlyn Aldrich, 3.15; Brianna Thompson, 3.15; Ronnie S...
Jonah Needham answers a question during the Thermopolis Middle School Geography Bee on Jan. 24. After several rounds of questions about various countries and those who live there, Needham emerged the winner....
The Challenge of the Books was held at the armory last Wednesday with students from Thermopolis Middle School taking fifth with their record and third with their points. Challenge of the Books is a contest for middle school students who love to read and they are expecting to host about seven other schools for the competition. A list of 12 books, which come from the Soaring Eagle and Indian Paintbrush nominee lists, are given to the children to read each August. The students then read each of the books with an emphasis on remembering the...
Heidi Hunt keeps track of brothers Maximus and Davien Martinez while Jameson Dennis remains frozen during a game of "podball," a dodgeball variation....
One of last year's buffalo calves meanders around with a few of the mature members of the herd. Though some of the grass is tall enough to poke through the snow, buffalo also clear eating areas with their noses this time of year....
Tucker Lake holds a recently born lamb while its mother nuzzles close. Lambing season has started for those breeders that raise sheep for show lambs. Some breeders try to catch some of the milder weather before late winter storms bring in bitter cold and snow....
Established in 1919, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce provides information about the community and local businesses to those just passing through on a vacation or looking to relocate here. Though the physical location at 220 Park Street provides an open door, helpful staff to answer questions and plenty of informational brochures. In recent years, the chamber has also updated its online presence with a revamped website designed to easily provide information about events and chamber members. Additionally, the Chamber Ambassadors...
You’ve likely received invitations and packs of tickets in the mail for the 2019 Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department’s Fireman’s Ball, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16 at the VFW Club from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. This year Jerry Ward of Corpus Christi, Texas will return to provide the musical entertainment for the evening. Ward brings an array of sounds from country music, to classic rock, to modern hits. He will even take requests. The tickets are the key to an evening of dancing, spirits and gift certificates with values from $50 to $300. Those...
Following a short parent meeting, the Head Start program in Thermopolis hosted a family dinner and game night. Among those playing were Myles Cox and his mother, Cindi, and Natasha Hamrick....
In recognition of National Kazoo Day on Jan. 24, the Hot Springs County 4-H Mustangs Club hosted a kazoo party at the library on Thursday, Jan. 17. Activities included instruction in playing the instruments and Kazoo Twister....
There are a couple upcoming opportunities to help provide for the Class of 2019’s graduation party. A walking taco dinner and dessert auction is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 27 at the VFS. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m., and there is Bingo following at 6 p.m. For two dinners, the cost is $20. Any extra meals are $5, and extra Bingo cards are $5. A Paint and Sip event will also be hosted at the VFW, on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by Artisan Alley and there will also be a silent auction. For more information, tickets to the taco d...
Nathan and Thomas Maxson show off a couple of fish they caught at the 2019 Boysen Reservoir fishing derby. Full event results will be in the Jan. 31 edition....
The second annual Shooting Sports Awards Banquet was hosted at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Jan. 19 For Archery, awards include: Perfect Attendance ( shooting times) - Dawn Burgess, Sharon Burgess, Seth Dickey, Dyllan Myers, Talyah Myers, James Whitt, Patrick Chappel and Jaxon Flynn Junior Archery Class D: Blue Face - first Bridger Peil, second Seth Dickey, third Sharon Burgess; 3D - first Bridger Peil, second Sharon Burgess, third Seth Dickey. Class C: Blue Face - first...
Ralph Witters Elementary students Jilliann Christensen, left, and Jackson Skelton, right, help Hoyt Peil get the most from his ride on the spring horse during recess....
The third annual Brenna’s Banquet will be Feb. 16, at the former Stone’s Throw restaurant, 143 Airport Road, and tickets are available. The event is in memory of Brenna Michelle Rankin, who passed away on March 16, 2016, after a battle with cancer. The event starts with hors d’oeuvres beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner of prime rib, a wedge salad, twice-baked potato, green beans with bacon, homemade rolls and dessert. Tickets are $50 for single and $75 for couples. One of Brenna’s favorite activities was going along to drop off and...
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department elected its officers, including Chief Mark Collins, Assistant Chief Bryce Gilbert, Captain Ryan Georgius, First Lieutenant Dale Andreen, Second Lieutenant Jay Erk and Secretary Bob Butchart and Treasurer James Coates. Appreciation was also shown to outgoing officer Cory Gilbert, who served as captain, for his service and commitment to the office he filled. Chief Collins also reported there were 92 calls for service in 2018, including 26 vehicle crashes, 25 grass fires that burned...
It’s time to hit the ice and drop the lines again for the 2019 ice fishing derby beginning Friday, Jan. 18 and running through the weekend. Registration for the event is $10 per person, and tickets are available at the Boysen Reservoir marina, and not tickets will be sold after 10 a.m. on Jan. 20. Weigh-ins begin after 8 a.m. on Jan. 18 and go no later than noon on Jan. 20. Contestants must have their derby registrations at weigh-in. In the event of a tie for fish weight, the earliest weigh-in will determine the winner. The marina will also b...
Artist Angela Seims, left, discusses her work with Smoking Waters Art Guild member Suzanne Samelson during the Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis....
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team came home from their first tournament at Kelly Walsh High School with a third place win in 1A2A. Two-thirds of the team moved from preliminary rounds to semi-finals on Saturday with Kyle Mosser making finals in Drama, bringing home a fifth place finish. Individuals who made it into semi-final rounds included Ashley Brawley in humor, Breeze Petty in informative, Aaron Hanson in POI, Tyler Kay in oratory and Lane Randall in drama. Reilly Russell and Katie Burrows... Full story
Hot Springs Dance LLC will be hosting an open house and registration on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 717 Broadway, home to the new dance studio. The event will provide an opportunity for people to have a look at the new studio and get their children signed up for dance classes if they choose. Hot Springs Dance LLC is also hosting a father/daughter and mother/son dance at the Community Hall at 244 North Sixth on Friday, Feb. 15 For more information on the events or to RSVP for the dance, call 307-431-0999....
Citizens have likely heard the sound of shots fired over the past several weeks, as duck hunting season got underway Oct. 16. The season officially closed this past Sunday, Jan. 13, but there will likely still be shots heard as dark goose season is still open through Feb. 17. At the same time, Chukar and Gray Patridge seasons are also in effect through Jan. 31. Though there is no hunting allowed in town, Game Warden Benge Brown noted people can hunt anywhere outside of town and fields just east...
About 20 people braved the cold on New Year's Day to participate in the First Day Hike in Hot Springs State Park. While one group took to the steamy path of the terraces, a second walked along the river. Following the hikes, people were invited to the Chamber of Commerce for some warming chili and door prize opportunities....
The Second Friday ArtStroll/ Still Strolling Saturday in downtown Thermopolis January 11 and 12 continues the joy and community spirit of the holidays. Stroll hours on Friday evening are from 5-8 p.m. The ArtStroll continues Saturday from around 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (hours may vary). The Smoking Waters Art Guild invites strollers to shop, admire, and snack along the Stroll. “This month’s ArtStroll is a great way to start off 2019”, guild member Suzanne Samelson notes, “and we are looking at a nice weather forecast, too. Come out and enjoy our spi...
