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More information and independent studies are coming in regarding the Moneta Divide Natural Gas and Oil Development Project proposed by Aethon Energy and Burlington Resources Oil and Gas Company. Joseph Meyer, PhD, chief scientist with Applied Limnology Professionals, a water quality consulting firm out of Colorado is very concerned with the salinity of the water that will be dumped into Boysen Reservoir at the Badwater Creek mixing zone. There are three species of fish on the “species of c...
First graders Silvanna DeVries and Alison Ivie are fascinated with the new little chicks hatched in Jennifer Weber's science class. The fertilized eggs were donated by Cindy Nye. Nye has been donating the eggs for the last three years and the students obviously like this science lesson....
The Hot Springs County School District's Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to name the school's auditorium after long-time music director, Bill Malloy. The William H. Malloy Auditorium will be formally named at a ceremony some time in the fall or early winter. Malloy spent four decades teaching music to the Hot Springs County youth, everything from concert band to Dixieland band and jazz band, not to mention countless summers with the Wildcat Band. His programs consistently ranked superior...
Bobcat golfers attended their third tournament for the spring season in Powell last Friday, competing against eight schools from around the area. The boys took a fourth place finish behind first place Lander Valley, second place Sheridan and third place Worland on a day that was chilly with rain mixed with wind, making for some challenging playing conditions. Freshman Hardy Johnson led the Cats with a score of 75, coming out in second place as an individual. Junior Jeffry Clark scored an 86,...
Students and staff at Hot Springs County High School added a little bit of extra difficulty to games last Friday by making the players spin around with their head on the top of a baseball bat before attempting to punt a football, hit a softball off the tee and take a swing at a golf ball. The dizziness that ensued added a lot of laughter to a regular day....
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released their Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the Moneta Divide Natural Gas and Oil Development Project proposed by Aethon Energy and Burlington Resources Oil and Gas Company last Friday. The BLM report comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking for an extension to the public comment period and public meetings between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Protection (DEQ). The DEQ has announced an extension of the comment...
Hot Springs County School District's Superintendent Dustin Hunt was named the 2020 Superintendent of the Year at the Wyoming Association of School Administrators Annual Conference in Casper last weekend. The honor will also allow him to be recognized again, along with all the other state winners, in San Diego next February during the American Association of School Administrator National Conference. "I was humbled and extremely grateful to be nominated," Hunt said, "and was very surprised to...
Next year, kindergarten is going to look and feel a little different at Ralph Witters Elementary as the kindergarten team will be switching from a focused learning classroom to a “play based” curriculum for 2019-2020. That’s not to say the classrooms will be running amok with fingerpaints, dancing and all day games of tag. Quite the contrary, actually as the children will be learning through things like make-believe play, block play, sand and water play, art activities and exploring the outdoors...
I got a text message from my daughter this morning, “Can you come sign me out of school? I don’t want to be here.” She’s the teacher. This time of year is really hard on our educators, between the spring fever the kids are suffering from the end of year testing and the million and one events going on, they’re tired. I have such respect for teachers. Sure, they are often teased about getting three months off in the summer, but those nine months they are in the classroom more than makes up for th...
The Bobcat Golf Team hosted their spring Bobcat Invitational Tournament last Thursday with the boys garnering a second place win. Eight schools attended the tourney, some from as far away as Moorcroft and Kemmerer. Lander Valley High School place first, followed by Thermopolis, Worland, Kemmerer and Riverton to round out the top five. Freshman Hardy Johnson led the Cats with a score of 73 and a second place individual score. Junior Jeffry Clark and freshman Lee Grimm both shot a 92, tieing them...
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, folks are getting outdoors more, and while the sunshine and fresh air feel awesome after a cold winter, there are some things we need to remember when venturing out for a hike – ticks and the diseases they may carry. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, so being out camping, gardening or even hunting could bring you in close contact with tick. They have been known to hang out in your own backyard, too, so always be cautious. Treat your c...
The high school band, choir and select solos and ensembles recently attended the Northern Bighorn Basin District Festival in Cody. Director Drew Brown said the large ensembles each saw growth from last year’s scores, however, it is important to note the judges change from year to year. Scores range from V (poor), IV (fair), III (good), II (excellent) and I (superior). The high school concert band received an excellent rating from both judges as did the concert choir and the Jazz Cat Big Band. B...
Around 100 parents, students and athletes attended the Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night, expressing their wish for the district to reconsider the firing of Coach Matt McPhie. McPhie, who coaches football and girl’s basketball as well as teaching, was denied a renewal of his contract for the upcoming year. About 30 of those in attendance spoke up for McPhie, the parents urging the board to reconsider their decision based on how they have watched him...
Hot Springs County High School and Thermopolis Middle School Chapters of FFA attended their State FFA Convention last weekend in Laramie and Cheyenne, garnering several champions. State Degrees were awarded to Dusty Barnes, Colton Dobbins, Kiara Warman and Barb Kissel. Kissel was also recognized as Regional Star Ag Business. Two members received bronze Proficiency Awards; Logan Shumway in Outdoor Recreation and Chase White in Equine Science Placement. Several members competed in the Agri Science...
Little ones had a wonderful time stuffing bunnies and ducks for Easter as part of a Noah's Ark activity at the Hot Springs County Library last week. Each child got to take their new friend home with them after they were finished....
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department respond to a crash at Sixth and Broadway, Saturday afternoon. The collision happened when a truck failed to yield to this car. The truck driver was cited for the turn, as well as no insurance and no registration....
The building that houses the VFW is in desperate need of some repairs and an auction last weekend raised the money needed to reach their goal. The VFW allows all manner of events in the building during the year, so it was very appropriate to have their own successful fundraiser....
Dana Magelky and Laura Yarrington work through the technical problems during Middle School Voices last Friday....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners approved an approach agreement at their Tuesday afternoon meeting, however, there is a caveat to agreement. Jeramie Prine requested the permit on County Road 15-8, one mile from the start of the county road. He is asking permission for the approach so he may store a boat in a building at that location. Prine operates a fishing guide service and both the County Planner and Road and Bridge Supervisor are concerned what is requested as a private boat storage...
Kevin Simpson was the first winner of the night during the Wall of Guns last Friday at One Eyed Buffalo. Not only was he the first winner, it is the first gun he's owned as well, and it's obvious he's thrilled....
The youngest crowd was having a terrific time at the Gymkhana Series Fundraiser last Friday night at the fairgrounds....
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined other agencies in asking for an extension for public comments and public meetings regarding the proposed Aethon Energy Operating permit that would allow dumping of produced water and solids into Boysen Reservoir. The letters, sent to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) all ask for at least a 30 day extension on the comment period and most are asking for public meetings between the DEQ and Aethon Energy to...
Hot Springs County School District #1 celebrated both parents and staff during a special assembly on Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium. Power Parent Awards were given to TJ Owsley, Amber Cox and Jennifer Duncan for going above and beyond as parents with children in the school system. The trio is always willing to help with everything from lending a hand in the classroom to volunteering for field trips. The district also honored the three retirees from the district this year, Dorothy Rhodes,...
There is a man in Thermopolis who, during his decades of teaching, influenced probably thousands of students who passed through the doors of THS. Best known for his tremendous work with the Wildcat Band, Bill Malloy also had season after season of winning at the State Marching Band Competition, superior ratings for his concert bands year after year and started a Jazz Band and Dixieland Band at the high school. The Dixieland Band was unique to Wyoming and often had invitations to Mardi Gras. The...
The Thermopolis High School Golf Team attended their first spring tournament in Worland last Friday. There were 14 schools in attendance from as far away as Gillette and Kemmerer, with 130 golfers. Thermopolis boys finished fifth out of 14 teams and it was a great way to start their spring season. “When I compare this team to where they were at the beginning of last fall, to now, I feel that we have a great deal of potential,” said coach Joey Johnson. “Our team scored a 375 and that is 65 stroke...
