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  • Drama club fall showcase

    Nov 15, 2018

    Hot Springs County High School’s Drama Club will be presenting their Fall Showcase tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow night at the auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. The troupe will be performing the pieces they have been working on in preparation for the State Drama Festival the first weekend in December. Along with varsity and novice monologues, there will be varsity and novice duets, musical theatre solos and musical theatre duets and the one act play, The Lottery. In addition to the performances, come early and view their stage and costuming d...

  • Total concentration

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Nov 15, 2018

    Aaron Hanson and Lane Randall, members of the Aluminati, one of the robotics teams from HSCHS, maneuver their robot through the course at their home competition last Saturday. The competition was a 'tune up game' before they start traveling the end of this month....

  • Observers

    Dennis Nierzwicki|Nov 8, 2018

    Kelly Wood, a ranger and educator from Yellowstone Rangers paid a visit to Ralph Witters Elementary on Friday to present valuable information regarding Yellowstone National Park to the fourth grade classes. Jonah Coleman, Hayden Johnson, Lane McMartin, Ayden Coleman-Weisz and Hayden Franklin take part in a segment using visual clues to get scientific information about some native animal skulls....

  • ArtStroll features talent of all ages

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Second Friday ArtStroll/Still Strolling Saturday in downtown Thermopolis, November 9 and 10, features local talent of all ages set up in retail stores. 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 you to stroll and enjoy new artists and old favorites this month. “We are excited to have several new artists participating in the Stroll”, guild member Suzanne Samelson explained. “And in addition to those artists – master...

  • Fond farewell

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Nov 8, 2018

    Thermopolis Mayor Mike Mortimore presents a gift to outgoing town deputy clerk/treasurer Linda Hendrickson, who retired last month....

  • Holiday Food Drive pick up Saturday

    Nov 8, 2018

    As we all gather ‘round the Christmas tree this holiday season, its good to keep in mind not everyone has the Merry Christmas we do. The Christmas Baskets program, started in 1982, is kicking off their Holiday Food Drive with bags being placed on doorknobs Nov. 2 and 3. Please place non-perishible food items, canned goods and the like, in the bags and place them outside your door for pick up on Saturday, Nov. 10. The bags will be collected and taken to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where they will be sorted, with half the donations going to t...

  • Middle school FFA program successful

    Nov 8, 2018

    A new program is underway at Thermopolis Middle School and so far, has been extremely successful. Under the direction of Becky Martinez, middle school students are now able to join an FFA chapter and enjoy all the opportunities FFA offers. According to Martinez, several students showed a big interest in livestock judging last year, so she contacted Joey Johnson with the 4-H program and from January through April, the kids worked, Johnson kept scores and the top four students got to go to the State Livestock Judging competition. Martinez...

  • Round Top Sams Club officers elected

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Round Top Sams Club elected officers for 2019 at their Friday, Nov. 2 meeting. Most of those elected were carryovers from 2018, which raised the question of whether they were so good at what they did this year that members wanted them to stay on or whether no one else wanted to serve as an officer. In this case it was the former, and all were applauded for the great job they’ve done this year and were begged to stay in office. Members serving in 2019 are: President Donna Cole, Vice President Sam Marshall, Secretary Joann Stickney, T...

  • Fond farewell

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Nov 8, 2018

    A good part of the community came out on Monday to wish Mary McDougall a fond farewell as she retires from her position as Director of Public Health in Thermopolis, a job she's held for 35 years....

  • Trades class teaches important life skills

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Nov 8, 2018

    In addition to core subjects like Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies, students at Hot Springs County High School are also learning hands on skills they can use outside the classroom through the Trades class. Trades begins in the classroom, just long enough to go over the current goals for the day, but it's soon a rush to grab safety glasses and head to the shop for some work. Teacher Britton Van Heule said the class is keeping plenty busy with projects, including a judges stand for...

  • Turkey hoop shoot planned

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Hot Springs County Recreation District will host its Turkey Hoop Shoot on Thursday Nov. 15. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. at the Armory, with the event starting at 7 p.m. Second grade up to age 15 can participate, and parental participation is required. The fee is a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Holiday Baskets program. First place in each age division will win a turkey. For questions and concerns, please call the Recreation Office at 864-3767....

  • Academic awards night Monday

    Nov 8, 2018

    Monday, Nov. 12 marks the Hot Springs County High School Academic Award Night, beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the high school commons with dinner and awards to follow at 6:30 p.m. Following the presentation of the high school academic awards, the commons will also be home to the 2018 National Honor Society induction ceremony....

  • Community blood drive set for Monday

    Nov 8, 2018

    A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 12 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. All blood types are needed. To make an appointment go to www.vitalant.org and use sponsor code “Thermopolis” or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. Walk ins are welcome, and donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating. You can also save time by going online to www.vitalant.org the day you donate, clicking on Fast Track, completing the health history questionnaire and printing your ticket to...

  • Gun club hosts turkey shoot Sunday

    Nov 8, 2018

    The Thermopolis Gun Club will host a turkey shoot at the Bob Milek Memorial Range on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 1-3 p.m. Categories for the shoot include Centerfire Pistol or Rifle and Rimfire Pistol or Rifle, and one turkey will be awarded for the shooter with the best score in each category. There is a $5 entry per squad position, and shooters will have five shots at a face down nine card target. The best hand wins, providing for a competition that combines skill with chance. There will be a shoot off if a tie occurs. For more information, contact...

  • Veterans Day ceremony, salute at VFW

    Nov 8, 2018

    Sunday, November 11 marks Veterans Day across the United States. The day will begin with the placing of Hawk’s Avenue of Flags at Monument Hill Cemetery, beginning at 7 a.m. The Avenue of Flags was turned over to the Big Horn Basin Riders this year and the group would appreciate any volunteers who would like to help place the flags in the morning and then take them back down before sunset. The VFW will be holding their annual ceremony and rifle salute in front of the VFW at 11 a.m. and a dinner for veterans will be held at the VFW starting a... Full story

  • Flu shot clinic set for Wednesday

    Nov 8, 2018

    There will be a flu shot clinic at the Hot Springs County Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for those age 7 and up. There is no cost for the vaccine for those with Medicare/Blue Cross or insurance through the school district. Otherwise, the shot is $25....

  • Indian Doughboys program Saturday

    Nov 8, 2018

    In recognition of Veterans Day, the Hot Springs County Historical Society will host Captain Douglas R. Cubbison (Ret.) in a presentation “Warriors in Khaki: Indian Doughboys in the Great War.” The program will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information or any questions, call 864-2678....

  • Sweet sorting

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Nov 8, 2018

    Second grade students Lane Jenniges, Karsyn Ivie, Paisley Logan and Oliver Bihr sort through some of the 61 pounds of candy they collected to send to troops....

  • Keeping active when temperatures drop

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Nov 8, 2018

    With colder temperatures and the holidays coming in, it can be tempting to just get under a blanket, stuff yourself on turkey and pie, and wait until the sun starts shining a bit more. It can also feel like a lot longer distance to the gym. But there are ways to add a bit of physical activity to a daily routine to keep a bit more “happy” in your holidays. Dean Despain, the wellness coordinator at Gottsche, said one of the simplest things to do, even if at a desk job, is to stand and stretch — p...

  • 4-H honors achievements at awards ceremony

    Nov 8, 2018

    Last Saturday night, Hot Springs County 4-H held their achievement night at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Those receiving first year completion recognition included: Korbin Brill, Silas Dickey, Alec Martinez, Mac McCumber, Chase Moeller, Dyllan Myers, Ruth Needham, Chloee Owsley, Amelia Roberts, Kaden Scheel, Tensie Verhasselt and James Whitt. Gold Member recognition was given to: Arin Adams, Remi Adams, Zoe Adams, Rylee Agar, Taylor Agar, James Christensen, Jaye Christensen, Eli Dickey, L...

  • All from a seed

    Mark Dykes, Editor|Nov 1, 2018

    Jay Richards holds up a seed from one of his giant pumpkins to students at Ralph Witters Elementary last Wednesday. A regular grower of the massive fruits, this year Richards grew a pumpkin that clocked in at over 1,000 pounds. In addition to bringing his pumpkins to show, he spent time answering the abundance of questions from students....

  • Moonlight Madness costume contest winners announced

    Nov 1, 2018

    Last Thursday during Moonlight Madness, Bicentennial Park was home to ghosts, witches, goblins and a whole host of other creations for the annual costume contest. The event give people the opportunity to see what everyone chose to dress as for Halloween, before scattering out into the Thermopolis downtown for treats and other fun activities. Winners from the costume contest are: Ages 0-1: Crimson Diltz as Mr. Peanut, first; Oakley Harvey as an old lady with a walker, second; and Jayce Casciato as a parrot, third. Ages 2-3: Andrew Coates as...

  • National Learn to Brew day celebrated locally

    Nov 1, 2018

    One Eyed Buffalo in Thermopolis will be celebrating Learn to Brew Day on Nov. 3 with a special event starting at 10 a.m. National Learn to Brew day began in 1999 as a way to promote the most rewarding and delicious activity of all time – homebrewing. This year, One Eyed Buffalo is joining in the festivities with the California Common, a light lager they have been working on. According to Kent Shook, the One Eyed Buffalo brewer, the California Common was developed during the California Gold Rush, brewed in open vats for the miners. Shook says t...

  • Time to start thinking about Christmas Baskets

    Nov 1, 2018

    As we all gather ‘round the Christmas tree this holiday season, its good to keep in mind not everyone has the Merry Christmas we do. The Christmas Baskets program, started in 1982, is kicking off their Holiday Food Drive with bags being placed on doorknobs Nov. 2 and 3. Please place nonperishable food items, canned goods and the like, in the bags and place them outside your door for pick up on Saturday, Nov. 10. The bags will be collected and taken to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where they will be sorted, with half the donations going to t...

  • Doughboy presentation

    Nov 1, 2018

    The Hot Springs County Historical Society will host Doug Cubbison on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum. Cubbison will speak about the roles played by Indian Doughboys During World War I. He will explain the action they saw, condition they experienced as a minority in the Armed Forces and the patriotism they exhibited on the Wind River Reservation prior to and during WWI. He is a widely published professional military historian with nine books and numerous other published works to his credit. He is...

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