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Things are starting to slow down for the season out at the Hot Springs County Airport according to FBO Nate Messenger. Now that spraying is over and most of the fishing season is at an end, Messenger said their fuel sales have dropped a bit, but they still had 116 total operations at the airport during the month of October. Those operations included turbo prop aircraft, twin engine piston aircraft, three helicopters and even four jets along with 40 single engine aircraft. Messenger said they...
I’m in a rather philosophical mood today. I think it started when I stepped out my back door and my feet flew out from under me and my head cracked on the bottom step. Maybe it jarred something loose. Anyway, I’ve been thinking a lot about the choices we make in life, both the good ones and the bad ones. Of course, at the time, all of our choices seem like good ones. It’s not until later that we realize we could have done something completely different and the outcome may have been amazi...
What started out as a one-time thing with a bored eighth grader in the stands at a basketball game has turned into a three-year mini "career" for sophomore Hayden Mayne. If you haven't heard yet, Mayne is the teenaged voice of the Bobcats, calling the games using his cell phone so those who can't make the games can still hear them via Facebook. For a time, Mayne was the manager for boys basketball and even did some of their video, but his heart lies in calling the games and he's well on his way...
Dani Jo Pebbles starts the bump during the Lady Cats game against Buffalo....
Students took a little break last Friday morning at the high school to play a little dodgeball during Bobcat Pride....
Last Thursday afternoon the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department battled a house fire caused by a candle at 14th and Broadway. Law enforcement was also on hand and helped direct traffic around the scene. See the ad on page 3 for how to help the family displaced by the fire....
The Big Horn Basin Riders were out giving away candy to the little ones during Moonlight Madness. The group sends monthly boxes to our soldiers and are always around to raise awareness of their cause and have a little fun....
John and Jane Jeffs appeared before the Hot Springs County Planning Commission recently to request a variance of a road easement, a land use change and a preliminary subdivision plat to establish one six-acre lot with a remaining 56-acre property. The property in question is a place just under 63 acres at 1287 Jeffs Road. What they are asking to do is a simple one-lot subdivision of about six-acres which contains their residence. They plan to move an existing guest cabin onto the remaining 56...
Students at Thermopolis Middle School had a terrific time during their Voices program last Friday morning. They not only turned each other into mummies, they had a couple of games using candy corn and sticky notes....
The Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation from principal Breeze Daniels, Elisa Daniels and Becca Nelson on Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) in grades five through 12 during their October meeting. SEL focuses on creating a social/emotional environment and using “I Can” statements in both academic and social situations. During October they are recognizing the students who are giving 100 percent and in the classrooms, focusing on taking risks. Rather than looki...
Thermopolis' own Don Bjorhus was honored as the 2019 Hall of Fame recipient for the Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) on Oct. 2. Bjorhus has a long career in both sports and recreation having received his Associates Degree from Otero Junior College in Business Administration while playing varsity baseball, then moved on to receive his Bachelors degree in Human Performance and Sport at Metro State College while again, playing varsity baseball. He went on to become the assistant...
I’ve been pretty lucky to be “tech savvy” up to this point. Sure, I’ve had to ask my kids initially how to use all the cool stuff on some of my phone apps, like Snapchat, but for the most part, a little common sense on how stuff works has done me well. Until now. If you’ve ever seen me at a public meeting, you’ve probably noticed I carry around a laptop to take notes on rather than doing it by hand. It’s so convenient for me and besides, I type a lot faster than I write and I can look at whome...
If you happened to catch the Bobcat Volleyball team at home last Friday you probably noticed a sea of pink as they played Newcastle in their annual "Pink Out" matches for Breast Cancer Awareness. Coach Shannon Hill said the team came out "not quite ready to play" and dropped the first set, using a new rotation. They came out in sets two and three, though, and played great, winning both to take the game into a fourth set. "I am not quite sure what happened to my girls during the fourth game,"...
As we begin gearing up for the holidays we often wonder if there is something we can do to make a difference in someone else’s life. A difference that isn’t just for a single day or a week, but perhaps something that can make a diffserence in their lives for months to come. There are many local charities you can donate to and any number of events in the coming weeks you can attend that will help those around you. One in particular that could really use your help right now is the People for Peo...
“I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. Now I’m just waiting to see which one comes first.” Whether or not the Town Council allows chickens within the city limits seems to be a recurring theme on our pages, so maybe its time to take a look at both the pros and the cons of having Chicken Little living next door. No one can deny one of the pros to having your own brood in your backyard is the ability to have fresh eggs just about any time you want them. A fresh egg definitely beats a mass-...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball teams had a really busy week last week with Senior Night last Thursday against Worland and then a quick trip to Glenrock on Saturday for out of town matches, too. Coach Shannon Hill said the girls came out a little flat against Worland, which is pretty typical when it comes to Senior Night when emotions are running high for the seniors. "We made too many errors in the first game, missing five serves," Hill said, "and just couldn't get any runs. We also let Worland go...
The state’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources committee met in Dubois last week where the status of Requests for Proposal (RFP) were discussed in regards to Hot Springs State Park. According to Representative John Winter, there really isn’t a lot to report at this time. RFP’s for both the Days Inn and the Star Plunge have not been finalized nor sent out, and Winter said the committee doesn’t seem to be too worried about getting responses. Winter added there had been no...
I have something of a love-hate relationship with snow. On one hand, I really don’t like driving in it, something that I’ve noticed has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. In my younger days it was no problem to hop in the car and head back to college in the midst of a blizzard, following the truck in front of me, navigating the road by following his taillights. Now, though, I put off leaving for any winter road trip until I’ve checked the roads, the weather forecast and had at least three c...
It may have been a little chilly outside on Saturday afternoon, but that didn't stop folks from dropping in for the Ice Cream Social given by the Community Federated Church. Free ice cream and a variety of toppings were enjoyed by many....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners had a discussion with Hot Springs County Airport FBO Nate Messenger regarding whether or not the county should go into another lease for a tractor at the airport. According to Messenger, the price for the lease will be going up next year to $1,600 for 50 hours of use. This year, he said use had been between 45 and 48 hours, so the 50-hour limit would be fine. The commissioners suggested a used tractor, either one just off lease or a newer model, might be...
"It is programs like this that bring the community together. These are the things that make America great. We need more things like this across the country." Those are the words of Michael, a veteran from North Carolina who went on his first antelope hunt this past weekend as part of Hunting with Heroes in Thermopolis. In spite of the cold weather, along with rain and hail, he was very grateful to have gotten the opportunity to come to Wyoming for the hunt. "I had a buddy that told me about the...
When someone doesn’t have any form of health insurance it can be difficult to remain healthy. The costs of doctor’s visits, not to mention prescriptions or any kind of health screenings may be way beyond what a person can afford, so they are forced to skip even the most basic healthcare. Through a generous grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming, Heart Mountain Free Clinic will be extending its services for those in Hot Springs County that do not have health insurance. Their free services in...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team went over the mountain to Buffalo last Saturday and unfortunately fell to the Lady Buffs in four games; 17-25, 25-22, 15-25 and 19-25. Coach Shannon Hill said the team is struggling right now to find a consistent momentum. “We passed well and played good defense,” Hill said, “we just aren’t puttig balls away consistently, which leads to the other team going on big runs.” Hill says they are playing the ‘catch-up’ game a lot and just playing not to lose rather than...
Any parent of a teenager will tell you “they know everything,” whether it’s about politics, climate change, fashion, gun safety or even driver safety, every teen thinks they know it all. As we get ready for the 12th annual Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 20-26, here are a few statistics parents can talk with their teens about when it comes to climbing behind the wheel. In 2017 there were 3,255 fatal crashes which involed teen drivers. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among teens. Texti...
Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees met on Tuesday night and heard all of the good things that went on with the district over the summer. Julia Scott with Lights On talked with the board about the summer school program as well as summer camp. In summer school, there were 43 students between first and fifth grade who attended along with five kindergarteners. Sixth through ninth grades had just 18 students attend. Lights On summer camp for RWE had 120 students enjoying the a...
