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Hot Springs County High School was filled to the rafters on Saturday as the Hot Springs County High School Speech and Debate team held their Bobcat Invitational Speech Meet alongside the Thermopolis Middle School’s wrestling tournament. “Things went very smoothly,” speech coach Cindy Glasson said. “It was like ‘singlets and suits day’ with the speech kids all dressed up and middle school wrestlers all in basically the same space.” According to Glasson, there were over 200 students from 12 Wyomi...
Last week, Spencer Axtell and Chandler Maddock learned more about the process of artificial insemination (AI) during a training session at the armory of the Fremont County Fairgrounds. Spencer Axtell said he attended the training to help out on the family ranch. “We do our heifers in the springtime and dad usually does it by himself and he’s been wanting some help.” He added with a laugh, “Getting out of school was part of it.” The training, which was Dec. 4-6, was not just about AI, Axtell sa...
For one reason or another, not everyone is in the Christmas spirit when the Holidays arrive. Perhaps its the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, the loss of a pet or a job, or you just feel lonely. Maybe you aren’t putting up a tree because you just don’t have that Christmas feeling. If you are feeling this way, yet you still want to attend a service that speaks of the real reason for the season, then the Blue Christmas Service is for you. A gentle, contemplative, non-denominational service with no sermon, revolving around the bir...
Men will have a chance to pick up gifts for the special ladies in their lives during the first ever Men’s Shopping Night at the former Stones Throw restaurant. It’s My Party 307 and the Thermopolis Golf Course are hosting the event, with at least six vendor coming. Vendors will be set up in the former restaurant area, and the bar will be open. Though called the Men’s Shopping Night, anyone is welcome to attend the event, which will be 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20....
Hot Springs County School District #1 Superintendent Dustin Hunt embraces teacher, Becky Martinez, who was named the first Champion for Children of the school year....
Dancers perform at dress rehearsal prior to the Winter Wonderland program at the high school auditorium Dec. 8. The show, put on by Hot Springs Dance LLC, had a number of dance styles including hip hop, tap, ballet and contemporary....
The annual Festival of Trees saw 16 trees and 14 wreaths auctioned off this year, and $8,975 generated for the Thermopolis Community Fund, according to Stephanie Conrad. A portion of the funds will be given to People for People, while the rest is distributed to the community through an application process. Judy Carswell said People for People's downtown event, the Tour of Homes Christmas Campers, was a success as well. Taking the place of the regular Tour of Homes this year, the event saw an...
Christmas is known as the “Season of Giving,” and what better way to celebrate the season than giving to others? The annual Department of Family Services (DFS) Elf Tree will be available again this year for those needing a little helping hand for Christmas. Sign-up sheets for the tree are now available through Dec. 15 at the DFS office. The tree will be put up at Thermopolis Hardware on Nov. 16, allowing those who wish to give a chance to pick their ornaments from the tree, do their shopping, and gets the surprises back to DFS by Dec. 20, jus... Full story
On Thursday, Dec. 21, the public is invited to ride in Hot Springs County Senior Center vehicles to gaze upon the lovely holiday decorations around town. Center director, Lisa Pierce, said they will utilize the vehicles they have to ensure there is enough room. She added that she and her kids all grew up with the tradition of going around town to look at the decorations — a tradition since passed on to grandchildren — and she thought it would be something fun to bring to the center. There is no fee for the event, and there will also be hot coco...
Pickup and delivery of the Community Christmas Baskets will be Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 642 Arapahoe. Non-perishable food donations for the baskets can be left at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church entry, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations can also be made to “Christmas Baskets,” P.O. Box 950 in Thermopolis. The baskets are prepared for those in need by volunteers throughout the community. Volunteers are also needed for sorting, boxing, carrying out on pick up day and clean up. Box...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis this weekend, themed as “Hometown Holiday”, salutes the way Thermopolis celebrates this special time of year. There will be artists showing and selling their creations at businesses from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday. Still Strolling Saturday continues on Saturday during regular business hours. In addition to Smoking Waters Art Guild’s ArtStroll, several other community organizations have partnered on special events which will run all day long and into the evening on Saturday. This month’s ArtStro...
Part of the joy of the holidays is the music that goes along with it, and this week kicks off the first of the series of Christmas concerts at Thermopolis’ schools. Tonight (Thursday, Dec. 7) the 5th – 12th grade band students will be showcasing the very hard work they have put into this year’s Holiday Concert. The concert will be held in the auditorium beginning at 7 p.m., and will include performances by the 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7th and 8th grade band as well as the high school conc...
Josh Schmidt, a veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through December. 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, Dec. 7, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and on Thursday, Dec. 14, n...
Confetti flew after the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Maverik store. Left, Mayor Mike Mortimore, along with store manager Amy Jacobsen and assistant to the mayor Fred Crosby, enjoy the moment....
If you’re in the mood for a little something sweet but just don’t have the time this year to do all that Holiday baking, you’re in luck. This Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m., you have the opportunity to purchase homemade Christmas cookies and candies at the Federated Community Church. All of the goodies will be laid out in the basement of the church for purchase....
On Saturday, Dec. 9 at Storyteller, people will have the opportunity to meet Talton Weber, author of “Plain People.” The author will be at the business from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., and the book will be available for purchase. “Plain People” contains 10 prize-winning short stories about the Old Order Amish....
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present its Winter Wonderland program at the high school auditorium, beginning at 6 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 8. Dancers age three and older will perform in a variety of dance styles including ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop and musical theater. Donations for the program are appreciated at the entrance....
When you think of robot competitions, you might conjure up images of metal creations battling it out with saw blades, battering rams, spikes or any other devious implements. But at Hot Springs County High School, the Robotics students are busy building and programming their robots not to battle but to perform tasks. Eric Range explained his team, Fistful of Axles - 7283, is coached up by Curtis Hamer, while London Jenks coaches Aluminati - 4273. This year, Jenks said, they have a new CNC...
Workers were busy this week clearing snow in the parks, streets and highways, as a storm dropped a wet batch Sunday night and into Monday. Along with the snow, the majority of town was without power beginning about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Crews worked through the night to have the power restored by early Monday morning....
Johnny B showed the students at Ralph Witters Elementary a rockin' good time as he played all variety of music on the piano while telling them about his life in Alaska....
Brennen Cornwell gets an up close visit with Santa Claus with a bit of help from his dad, Tanner, while grandpa Pat grabs a photo of the memorable event. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with plenty of families during a stop downtown on Saturday....
A pair of events Hot Springs County residents look forward to each Holiday season is the Tour of Homes and the Festival of Trees. This year, they’re shaking things up a little, changing the Tour of Homes to a Tour of Tiny Campers which will be on display downtown on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. The campers will be set up on Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth Street. Each one is decorated by volunteers and you’ll be able to take a peek inside each one that evening. Along with the cam...
The fall cinnamon roll fundraiser at the Hot Springs County Senior Center wrapped up earlier this month, and director, Lisa Pierce, said it went amazingly well and a total of 219 dozen rolls were sold. The total is up from 209 dozen at this time a year ago. The money brought in from the sales totals about $4,000, Pierce said, which will go to keeping the doors open and the lights on at the center. She further explained the state and federal grants they apply for require matching funds, and the m...
A traditional holiday display usually has at least one Nativity scene, but this year, you will have the opportunity to view over 500 Nativity scenes from around the world at two different venues. On Friday, Dec. 8, you can enjoy Nativity displays from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum as part of the Second Friday ArtStroll. There will be musical performances by members of the community and a live Nativity scene as well. On Dec. 9 and 10, you can enjoy more than 500 Creches from around the world at the Federated Community Church from...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society, Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Museum staff, board and volunteers will have their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, with a gathering at 12:15 p.m. and the meal at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some food and fellowship. Meat and drink will be provided, and those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish of dessert, vegetable or salad. Attendees should also bring their own table service....
