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The annual Gift of the Waters pageant is presented the first weekend in August. The Women’s Chorus would welcome new singers. Ellen Mortimore, who began singing in the pageant in 1957 and continued for more than 30 years, is offering rehearsals for new singers beginning the first Sunday of July, the first, starting at 4 p.m. at Community Federated Church. Additional rehearsals are scheduled for Sundays in July, beginning at 4 p.m., through July 22. Mortimore explained, “The Women’s Chorus sing the story of the giving of Bahguewana (smok...
The Hot Springs County Museum will host the “Nick Eggenhofer” gallery opening this Saturday at 2 p.m. The gallery will feature original pieces of western art from Eggenhofer, from dry brush “pulp magazine” illustrations to full color detailed depictions of western life. The display will be on the north end of the museum, near the Hole in the Wall Bar and entrance to the downstairs area. The area has been expanded and enhanced with some new Eggenhofer items. Also during the program, tales and stories will be shared by George and Evelyn Herman,...
Barbara Campbell, left, and Barbara Webber were among the many volunteers helping out at the T-town Cancer Crusaders fundraiser Saturday. All proceeds from the event will be given to local cancer patients who need financial assistance. The Crusaders received an extra boost this year when the Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo committee selected them to receive the proceeds of a purse auctioned off during the rodeo. Harley Rhodes, owner of Dancing Cactus Designs, donated the hand-crafted cowhide purse which...
A plaque recognizing 24 men from Hot Springs County who gave their lives in World War II is passed during a rededication of the memorial grove for the soldiers. The rededication was done by the Hot Springs County Daughters of the American Revolution and VFW Auxiliary, and during the program it was noted many of the original green ash trees in the grove are still standing. Speaking at the program were, from left: Marilyn Strausborger, Veva Blakesley and Kay Rush....
“Search the Visible, Discover the Invisible” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School at Risen Son. The fun begins at 6 p.m., lasting until 8:30 p.m., July 8-12. All children between three-years old and sixth grade are welcome to come. The church is located at 342 Amoretti....
Scouts practice flag-raising at the Passport to Adventure Cub Scout Day Camp this past Friday and Saturday. Cub Scouts Pack 5053 is looking for members. Those interested can call Jackie Dorothy at 921-2453 or Ana Moser at 921-9903....
One of the most popular weekends of the summer is just around the corner – All Class Reunion, July 21-22. This year’s featured classes end in 8 and 3, although any Hot Springs County High School graduate is welcome to attend any of the festivities, including the Saturday night dance and the Sunday picnic. Registration will be held on Saturday, July 21 at the Hot Springs County Museum from 1-3 p.m. The picnic will be on Sunday, July 22, starting at noon at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. More information will be coming in the...
Jeffrey VanAntwerp tries to get his horse through the "foam forest" portion of the Chuck Mead Packhorse Scramble last Saturday. The forest is one of the more difficult obstacles on the course, as the animals are typically not familiar with such sights....
On Thursday, June 28 there will be an informal meet and greet for candidates for Governor, US Congressman and US Senate. The public is invited to come out, shake hands and visit with the candidates about the issues facing Wyoming. The event will be noon until 2 p.m. at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
Gottsche and Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital will be hosting a barbecue and open house just before Independence Day. The public is invited to celebrate with some free food courtesy of the two facilities, while also learning more about the changes coming to them. The barbecue will be July 3, 11 a.m.-3p.m....
Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through February, with two stops in Thermopolis this month. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Schmidt will be available in Thermopolis on Thursday, July 12, 11 a...
A competitor in the bareback competition sets in for the ride as the gates open during Saturday night's performance at the PRCA Rodeo. Though the rain was plentiful in the evening, it didn't keep people from packing the grandstands and having a good time....
Veva Blakesley sits among the flowers at her home, which was chosen by Red Dirt Master Gardeners as June's Garden of the Month. In addition to her flowers, Blakesley has a busy vegetable garden....
Next week, when we celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the festivities will include the annual fireworks show from the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department from the top of T Hill. The show brings together people not just from Thermopolis but from surrounding communities to watch the colored pyrotechnics. People with their own firework caches will be able to set them off near the skate park prior to the T Hill show. But before the main event kicks off, the public is invited to stop over at the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park...
Greggory Crimm was briefly given control over Wyoming National Guard Concert Band during their June 19 performance. Following some patriotic songs, smaller group Frontier Brass played some rock, pop and rap songs....
Even with the damp conditions, Sunday's Father's Day Hot Spot Car Rally brought plenty of visitors to the Hot Springs State Park. One of the younger attendees enjoyed splashing in the puddles as much as the cars....
A new event has been added to the Hot Springs County fair this year – a carcass contest – which will be held on Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The fair board will pay for the first animal, up to two species, for each youth. If you want to enter more than one animal in a species, there is a $7 charge per extra animals. For instance, if you want to enter one beef and two pigs, the board will pay for the beef and one pig, however, you must pay the fee for the second pig. According to Dr. Steve Paisley, Uni...
Hot Springs County Recreation District hosted its J Bow Tag Friday afternoon at the high school football field. J Bow Tag pits two teams in different game modes with soft tipped bow and arrows in a similar style as dodgeball. They start off by collecting arrows in the middle of the playing field and taking defensive positions behind obstacles placed on each side and hitting the opposition with the arrows....
Tymber Eckley waits patiently as she has Jessie Pennoyer heat seal the ends of her paracord. One of the counselor lead workshops was making paracord survival bracelets. The Hot Springs County 4-H members joined other 4-H'ers from Park, Big Horn and Washakie counties at the annual Big Horn Basin 4-H Camp at the H Diamond W Youth Camp in Grass Creek this past week....
Saturday in Hot Springs State Park, the Hot Springs County High School Student Council hosted a Tour de Wish event. Proceeds go to Make a Wish Wyoming....
Even with the rain, the cars at the Hot Spot Car Rally still shined and visitors still admired the vast variety of vehicles and interiors....
Cub Scouts Pack 5053 has reorganized and is looking for new members. This a nondenominational pack, meaning there are no restrictions to any specific religion. If you are interested in seeing what Cub Scouts is about, attend the Passport to Adventure Cub Scout Day Camp June 22-23 at the armory from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cub Scouting is for youth grades K-5. It is a year around program that offers fun activities that promote character and leadership development. The cost is $45 for two days of the camp. For more information contact Jackie Dorothy at...
The Hot Springs County Senior Center is planning a special prime rib dinner for Saturday, June 30. The evening will feature prime rib along with baked potato, green beans and rolls along with a full soup and salad bar. Black Forest cake will top things off. Dinner will be served from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and will cost $15 per person. Please RSVP at the center or call 864-2151....
The Casper Mobile Vet Center (MVC) will be in Thermopolis June 23-24, honoring our veterans, law enforcement and first responders, as well as to provide any veteran, service member, service provider or veteran family member with information on Vet Center services and VA programs and benefits. Staff will be available to answer questions and assist with enrollment in readjustment counseling services, VA health care and other VA and Veteran specific programs. Saturday the MVC will be participating in the Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo parade, then...
Father's Day weekend saw plenty of people attending the annual Hot Spot Car Rally in Hot Springs State Park. There were a total 79 entrants for this year's show, though that is down by about a third and the drop is likely due to the rainy weather. Category winners were: Off Road - John Dorman with a 1984 Jeep CJ-7; Motorcycle - Lloyd and Joan LaFave and his 2007 Boss Hoss Trike; Rat Rod - Heath and Cyndi Brainard with a 1946 GMC Pickup; Street Rod - Sean and Lacy Smith with a 1929 Ford Model A;...
