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Lee Grimm gets into the groove during a hip-hop dance class at Thermopolis Middle School, taught by the University of Wyoming dance troupe....
It was definitely a learning experience last week as the middle school held an Ag Expo. Students learned the difference between horns and antlers and compared the size of a black bear skull with a grizzly. There were sheep shearing demonstrations, enormous bulls, a class on saddling and riding a horse as well as what sugar can do to your body. Of course, the most fun all day were the sack races and other competitions between the classes....
It rains all weekend and then temperatures pop up into the high 70s or even 80s during the week. That’s called springtime in Wyoming where Mother Nature’s fickle moods make the grass grow like crazy along with the weeds. But, it’s also the perfect time to start planning for the heat of summer with your landscaping and do a few things now to ensure everything stays blooming and beautiful for the season. For instance, now is the right time to be pruning pine, fir and spruce. Trimming and shapi...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners made a choice for funding of the proposed new enhanced 9-1-1 system at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon. After going through the offers from various local banks as well as Motorola, the company creating the system, the commissioners determined they would take the funding offer through Big Horn Federal which carried the lowest interest rate for the 10-year term. The county’s IT coordinator, Dean Peranteaux, will contact Motorola to get the system going, whic...
Sixth graders from Thermopolis Middle School worked hard last week planting four new trees in Hot Springs State Park as part of the Arbor Day celebration. The celebration was sponsored by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners and each student went on a nature hike to identify different species of trees in the park, learned about the proper planting techniques for trees and even got to take home a bush to plant....
Tim Troutman with the National Weather Service out of Riverton said we may have a very active wildfire season if the weather predictions for the next few months hold true. Troutman said we are looking for a continued trend toward above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation for the next three months, making the conditions ripe for wildfires. Average precipitation for the Thermopolis area in June is 1½” with temperatures averaging 77 degrees for highs and lows around 46 degrees. Fo...
At the Second Friday ArtStroll, Rita Bishop shows off some of the original items she has decorated. The handpainted works feature animals and landscapes....
It was a family affair at the PEO Mother's Day luncheon with Isabelle Wilson, Francine Hauser, Belenda Wilson and Rosie Wilson enjoying some quality time together....
In the fall of 2016, Governor Matt Mead asked the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to develop an Outdoor Recreation Task Force to assess, make recommendations and address improving Wyoming’s outdoor recreation sector. Since that time, the task force, consisting of private business owners, the Wyoming Outdoor Council, conservation groups, the forest service, BLM and others have created a list of 11 things Wyoming can do to up the ante on the state’s recreation opportunities. The...
Thermopolis Volunteer Firefighter Rod McQueen at the scene of Tuesday's accident on Hwy. 120, around mile marker 27. The two vehicle, head on collision between a pickup and a motorhome resulted in the deaths of three adults. According to Highway Patrol, the driver of the pickup, which was traveling in the direction of Thermopolis, for unknown reasons swerved before over-correcting into the oncoming lane, striking the motorhome. Friends traveling in tandem with the occupants in the motorhome...
Thermopolis Volunteer Fire chief, Mark Collins, was presented an award on Tuesday night as the longest-running chief in the department's 99-year history. Collins has been chief for 15 years. In the background, his children are on face-time so they could see dad get his award as well....
You can go on the internet and find a special day or special week for almost anything these days, from National Hamburger Day to National Coloring Book Day, but for all of us, one of the most important should be Teacher Appriciation Week. Let’s face it, without a teacher you wouldn’t be able to read this. Without a teacher, I wouldn’t be able to write this. I have had four special educators in my life that I appreciate on just about a daily basis, not just for what they taught me in the class...
Students at Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School spent last week taking the latest Wyoming State Assessment tests, WY-TOPP, which replaced PAWS testing this year. Taken completely online, students had to complete all of the sections electronically, while PAWS had been strictly paper and pencil the last few years. Every student from fifth to 10th grade had to test in reading and math, while science was added for eighth graders and 10th graders. For the first time in many y...
Hot Springs County's Democtatic Party held their local convention last weekend, hearing from a few of the democratic candidates, choosing their state representatives and adopting a two-year platform for the party. The local democrats were joined by Jeff Dockter who is running for the State Auditor position, Mary Throne, candidate for Wyoming State Governor and Travis Helm, the only democrat challenging incumbent Liz Cheney for her House seat. In addition, Dean Ferguson, director of the party...
Parents and members of the community were invited to a public informational meeting at the auditorium on Monday to hear about the safety measures that are in place and the next steps in the process. “We built these buildings so the students could learn,” Superintendent Dustin Hunt said. “We need to keep students and staff safe while they’re in here.” The purpose of the meeting was to primarily deal with active shooter situations and what the district has done to be prepared. The first line of d...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners approved the leasing of a new enhanced 9-1-1 system for the county at their Tuesday morning meeting. Dean Peranteaux who handles all the IT services for the county, estimates our current system will have a massive failure within the next six to 12 months. Peranteaux, along with a committee consisting of first responders and emergency management, reviewed several proposals for a new system before narrowing their choice down to a new Motorola system from ECW,...
Sunday, April 22, 169 young citizens were recognized by the congressional delegation for earning bronze, silver and gold Wyoming Congressional Awards. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, U.S. John Barrasso M.D., Representative Liz Cheney, Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, Wyoming State Treasurer Mark Gordon and Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow presented the medals for initiative, service and achievement at the annual ceremony at the Cheyenne Civic Center. Of the 169,...
As the Bobcat golf team heads into the mid-point of the season, head coach Jacob Smith gives us a recap of how the team has been doing so far. The Cats started the spring season in Worland on April 15 and Smith said, after a rough two starting holes, senior Hudson Roling pulled his game together and shot an impressive 79. “The rest of the high school golfers also performed very well,” Smith said, “shooting in their low average range, an impressive feat for the first spring tournament.” Scores...
Suicide is the leading cause of preventable death in the State of Wyoming, however, there are resources that are available for those contemplating suicide as well as those who have been touched by the tragedy. The suicide rate in Wyoming has exploded, going from 17 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2004 to 24 deaths per 100,000 in 2016. On average, in Wyoming, one person dies from suicide every two days. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, of course, call...
I’m going to give you a little tip. Go see the high school Drama Club’s spring production, “The Villian Wore a Dirty Shirt” tonight or Friday night. Director Mary McGillivray has once again taken our super talented kids and created an evening that will have you laughing, groaning (at the awful puns), hissing the bad guys and cheering on the hero. Poor sheriff Jack B. Nimble (Tyler Kay) just can’t talk to girls even though he’s in love with Sweet Sally (Shianne Yarrington) and instead mak...
Everyone is not-so-patiently waiting for the greens of spring, but for gardeners, this is even more difficult as they can hardly control the urge to get outside and start planting. This is the time when weeding begins along with getting flower beds ready and planning where you’re going to put those tomato plants this year. Seasoned gardeners already know what they need to do this time of year, but for those just dipping their toes into planting season, there are a few things that might help you...
This spring, our fourth graders at Ralph Witters Elementary School experienced two wonderful trips overnight in Yellowstone National Park. The first trip stayed at the YCC (Youth Conservation Corps) in Mammoth from March 9-12. The second trip stayed at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Lamar Valley from April 16-20. Yellowstone Park Rangers immersed the fourth graders in engaging learning experiences on ecology, geology, history, and preservation of the park. Students participated in many activities...
Wyoming native Harriet Hageman stopped into the Independent Record on Tuesday morning to chat about her run for Governor of the Cowboy State. Hailing from a fourth-generation Wyoming family, Hageman is a nationally recognized expert on regulatory burdens and how they affect all the facets of Wyoming life. As an attorney, she has fought the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and has represented countless individuals for water rights and private...
Young hunters in Hot Springs County and across the state will have a chance to show off their skills at the Youth Hunter Education Challenge in Thermopolis on Saturday, May 5. For the second year, the Thermopolis Gun Club has joined forces with Friends of the NRA and Wyoming Game and Fish to bring the program to town. In order to participate, students must have gone through and passed the hunter education program. To register, they will need their hunter education card and $5. Friends of the...
