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Many who utilize services at Gottsche Rehab Center will likely recognize Raegan Stanley, MS, CCC-LP, who was hired at the facility in August of 2016. Stanley said she was really happy with the facility for some time, but never really felt like part of the team. She left Gottsche, and Thermopolis, and worked as a traveler at the Life Care Center nursing home of Cheyenne for about six weeks, starting July 24. “I really enjoyed being part of a multi-disciplinary team and having my personal and p...
by Mark Dykes The Red Ribbon Week campaign began after the kidnapping, torture and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. After the murder was discovered, those in Camarena’s hometown put on red ribbons in his honor and the ribbon became the symbol for prevention to reduce demand for illegal drugs. However, it wasn’t until 1988 that the first Red Ribbon Week was coordinated. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated Oct. 23-31, and this year’s theme is “Your Fut...
In June of 1945, a grove of more than 20 green ash trees were planted roughly where Hot Springs County Library stands today. While many of the trees are gone, the larger green ashes that remain could be part of that original grove. However, beyond just adding some greenery to the town, that grove was planted in memoriam of the soldiers from Hot Springs County who died in World War II. Today, the Daughters of the American Revolution Washakie Chapter and VFW Auxiliary, who were instrumental in...
The cross country runners had some difficulty last Friday at the 3A East Regional Meet at the golf course. Coach Stephanie Metz said the Bobcats had some bad times, but so did the other teams. The team had some other issues as well, with one runner losing a shoe and another forgetting spikes. The team also has a new, inexperienced runner. Though not winning the regional meet was a bit of a let down, Metz noted we still had three girls place in the top 10 and the runners' mindsets are looking up... Full story
Hot Springs County Football raised their record to 3-4 for the season with a 24-20 win over Burns Friday night. Coach Matt McPhie said, “Our boys got a good road win on Friday night. We battled some injuries and adversity but stayed the course, and fought it out.” On offense, McPhie said, the team was led by Logan Cole, Jon Harvey, and Cullen Becher. Cole had 155 yards rushing on 26 carries, while Harvey completed six of nine passes for 89 yards. Becher led the team in receiving with three catch...
When accidents or traumatic injuries happen, the speed of response emergency medical personnel is critical. The pubic can expand their knowledge of what emergency medical technicians (EMTs) do and help their community. Jim Andreen said EMT classes begin starting Nov.6, with a final class April 2, with a final test to be determined. Classes will be at the fire hall Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-10 p.m., with a few all-day Saturday classes. Andreen said these classes are more than basic first...
The weather in October has been relatively warm, encouraging people to pursue some outdoor activities such as fishing the river....
Tuesday night, Thermopolis Town Council had a brief meeting and took action on a couple items. Council approved a catering permit to allow Shorty’s Liquor to provide alcohol at the Pheasants Forever Banquet, Oct. 28 at the fair building. A street closure of the north side of Broadway from Fourth to Fifth Street was approved for Dec. 9 from noon until 9 p.m. The closure is for the Tiny Village of Campers put on by People for People. Judy Carswell with the organization explained People for P...
The first order of new business for Hot Springs Travel and Tourism at their meeting Monday afternoon was approving the slate of officers, which includes President Angie Guyon, Vice President Rick Tudor, Secretary Kevin Skates and Treasurer Brianna Mead. In other discussion, the board addressed the idea of providing wifi access for all of downtown Thermopolis. Director Amanda Moeller said board member Carl Leyba, who was not present at the meeting, has gathered information on providing the...
Those who need a little help getting fallen leaves off their property can get that assistance through the students at Thermopolis Middle School. This year marks the fifth that the school is providing the service. Secretary Brenda Cornwell said the leaf raking is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Anyone who wants their leaves raked can contact the school at 864-6551 to be placed on the list. She added it’s the school’s way to give back to the community. The raking will go until about...
Dennis Johnson grabs a cup of chili at the RT Communications Inc. tailgate party prior to Friday night's football game. Serving chili are Becky Mills, Tobi Johansen, Jay Erk and Sonja Johansen....
The time has finally come when the temperature drops enough to make me think about stepping outside with a jacket, and once again I’ll be stubborn enough to keep it hanging on the rack for just a few days more. I like the fall because it gives a nice reprieve between the heat of summer and the chill of winter, a time where the weather is just perfect in my opinion. I also remember fondly waiting for my folks and older brothers to rake up the leaves in the yard. As I was still a bit small to b...
Jeanne and Dean Waltz were selected as having the Red Dirt Master Gardeners Garden of the Month of September. This garden is located in a private area at the Wyoming Gardens RV Park....
The Thermopolis Bobcats struggled to make ground against Glenrock on Friday, losing to the Herders 55-12. Coach Matt McPhie said, "We faced a very disciplined and physical football team in Glenrock and they outplayed us on Friday night. Our guys battled, we had some unfortunate breaks, but our kids stuck together and we will grow from this game. "Offensively we struggled to sustain any drives. We went into the game knowing the best way to slow them down was to control the ball, and we were...
The cross country team saw high placings again as they competed at the Powell Invite last Friday. It was also the conference meet for the middle school runners, and coach Stephanie Metz said the runners’ times were not where they anticipated but their placings were. Regarding the middle school students, Metz said there is a lot of good talent returning next year and the program will continue to grow. Metz noted there were a lot of great races at the meet, with many Thermopolis runners going n...
On Saturday, the Thermopolis Middle School Bobcats took a 44-28 win against Greybull, capping off a perfect 7-0 season. Regarding Saturday's game, coach Shane Corpening said it was a pretty "back and forth" game, the biggest thing was for the players to pick themselves up as a team and ride through the low points while riding the momentum changes. "It seemed like Greybull had all the momentum," Corpening said. "Our defense came up with a huge stop and our offense was able to answer." Corpening... Full story
Though starting earlier this school year, on Sept. 25, Ralph Witters Elementary third grade teacher Rayann Casciato is certainly no stranger to Thermopolis. Having been born and raised here, following high school she attended the Sheridan campus of Northern Wyoming Community College as a psych major, then finished a Bachelor's in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming in May this year. Casciato's interest in education came from her babysitting for various families when growing up,...
As October moves on, it's hard not to think of Halloween and the decorations that come with it, many of which are pumpkin-based. Gene Peterson got a surprise when he planted pumpkins this year, putting down 12-20 plants and seeds in some manure he got from the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Though he spread them out in a small area, they took off to Peterson's amazement. He chose to put up a sign to let people know they could come and pick the pumpkins. He didn't charge anything, but donations...
Next week, members of the Hot Springs County 4-H Sport Fishing Club will join members of Wyoming Game and Fish on the Bighorn River for a bit of fishing, using electricity. Commonly known as “electrofishing,” Regional Fisheries Supervisor Sam Hochhalter explained the process utilizes electrodes, or “droppers,” placed in the water. The boats form the negative side of a mild electric field while the droppers form the positive end. Fish that hit the field have involuntary muscular contrac...
Carter Nesky enjoys some fall sunshine at Hot Springs State Park last week, as leaves in the park put on a colorful display....
Tuesday night at the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent, the council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance increasing sewer and solid waste collection rates for users with and customers of the Town of Thermopolis by revoking Ordinance 826, Resolution 500 and Resolution 493. The ordinance has an effective date of Nov. 1 Under the resolution, the base rate includes 2,000 gallons of what people put in their sewers. For in-town residential users, the...
An incident at a business last Saturday has led to the charges of aggravated assault and battery and reckless endangering against Jeffrey L. Schroeder. According to the charges, on the date of the incident Schroeder allegedly pulled a gun and aimed it at another subject. According to court documents, on Sept. 30 an officer with the Thermopolis Police Department responded to a report of a male subject who pointed a gun at another subject. The reporting party said the subject, later identified as...
Third grade student Carter Mascorro rounds a barrel during the Ralph Witters Elementary Reading Rodeo. Other activities included pole racing, roping and a petting zoo....
Drew Brown works with Thermopolis Middle School band students, getting them prepped for their concert on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the auditorium. The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. for the first concert of the school year....
Saturday at the golf course, the Thermopolis cross country team took the top three spots at their home meet, the Bobcat Invite. McKenna Bomengen placed first with 21:29, Tahja Hunt placed second with 21:58 and Olivia Weyer placed third with 22:02. Coach Stephanie Metz said she was impressed with the girls' ability to take the lead in the last mile and keep it, while at the same time improving on their times from the 2016 Bobcat Invite. Bomengen improved over her time of 21:36 from last year, Hun...
