Cavin cookie jar auction planed

On Saturday, September 9 a Cookie Jar Fundraising Auction for Mike Cavin will be held at the Hot Springs County Fairbuilding with doors opening at 5 p.m.. A pulled pork dinner will be served by We Got Your 6 Portions. Donations for the dinner will be at the door and it will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the auction to follow. OEB will have a cash bar for drinks.

Please drop off your donated items for the auction beginning at 1 p.m. The money raised for Mike will help pay for medical, travel, and additional medical and living expenses. 

Mike describes himself as an avid outdoorsman with a love and passion for history. His knowledge is unsurpassed of genealogy research and local history. Mike and his wife, Nadja, move to Thermopolis from Alaska to experience the Wild West themselves and learn more about the history. They both immediately became involved in the community, and Mike went to work at the Hot Springs County Museum.

Unfortunately, in 2020, Mike had a serious stroke. The stroke confined him to a wheelchair and hampered him with additional health issues. He was making great strides in his recovery. However, just recently, he has been diagnosed with cancer. Despite all his challenges, Mike believes that laughter is the best medicine, and he encourages everyone around him to stay positive, smile, and laugh with him during this difficult time.

For more information or to donate, contact Jackie Dorothy at 307-296-7262.