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If you have a child between kindergarten and eighth grade who loves to cheer on our hometown Bobcats, there is a camp designed especially for them. The Bobcat Cheer Camp is open to students wishing to learn the basics of cheerleading and wanting to be able to cheer at a boys varsity basketball game. The camp will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the high school gym. Participants will learn the basics of cheerleading and will then show off their cheer routines during halftime of the 3 p.m. boys basketball game. Registration costs...
The Thermopolis Middle School wrestlers competed at the Cody Invite Saturday. "Our wrestlers have improved leaps and bounds since the start of the season," said coach Toby Emery. He added "The boys are more conditioned, have displayed better technique on the mat, and shown more heart when it comes down to finishing close matches." The wrestlers are a couple weeks away from conference and are focusing on getting better each week. "We had a great tournament in Cody, but still have a lot of work...
The Thermopolis Bobcat Speech and Debate team returned home from the Camel Classic in Gillette with a second place finish. Seven members of the team attended the two-day tournament with a few bringing home personal wins to go along with the team trophy. For the second tournament in a row, Kameron Olsen moved into the final round of Lincoln Douglas (LD) debate undefeated. He placed second, losing on a split, 1-2 ballot, in finals. “Kam (Olsen) has found his niche,” coach Cindy Glasson said. “Its great to see the look on his face every time...
During last week’s meeting of the Hot Springs County Commissioners, Martin Bader, Tom Christensen and Arnold Pennoyer brought forward concerns about the fairground’s Multi-Purpose (MP) Building roof, which was replaced by Atlas Roofing in 2013. The MP building was in need of a new roof a few years after an addition was added to allow for more room inside. The old portion of the building was in need of repairs because of age and leaking problems throughout. It was decided to put a new roof on the whole building to solve the leaking issues and...
With the life of the former Hot Springs County Airport coming to an end, the County Commissioners are seeking public input on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The commissioners are applying for the grant to pay for a study to determine redevelopment options for the former airport. A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the County Annex at 114 North 4th Street. The process of applying for a CDBG grant will help offset the costs of the proposed Scope of Work study by GDA Engineers, who planned...
The Thermopolis Middle School boys wrestling team competed in its second tournament of the year this weekend in Lovell, recording a number of top finishes in multiple weight classes. Wrestlers taking first place included Wyatt McDermott-84A weight class, Logan Cole-220A, Cole Collins-HWTA and Cole Christiansen-120B. Second place finishers include Blake Williams-98A, Eric Bleak-138/145B and Spencer Axtell-155/165B. Jaxson Jensen was the team’s sole third place finisher in the 120B weight class. Fourth place finishers include Cade McLean-91A, H...
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team started their season out with a second place finish at the Kelly Walsh Invitational last weekend in Casper. In spite of illness taking its toll on the number of students able to attend, several on the team had an excellent first meet. Topping the list was the Lincoln Douglas (LD) debate performance by senior Kameron Olsen. Olsen was one of only two competitors coming out of preliminary rounds with a perfect 4-0 record. He went on to sweep semi-finals with a perfect 3-0, but unfortunately lost to a debater from...
Hot Springs County High School has released the honor rolls for the first semester of the 2015-16 school year. Students on the honor rolls include: Superintendant 4.000 Shayna Bauer, Tyler Cornwell, Stormy Cox, Emmalyne Coyne, Chloe Crosby, Jaxon Davis, Caleb DeCroo, Amanda Dinsmore, Kayla Gilbert, Aaron Hanson, Courtney Jeunehomme, Kelly Johnson, Barbara Kissel, McKayla Layman, Daniel Leonhardt, Darren Leonhardt, Jake Maksin, Haley McDermott, Lane Randall, Margaret Ryan, Mary Ryan, Zoe Stone, Jeffery VanAntwerp, Wyatt Wright, Courtney...
The Hot Springs County High School’s Speech and Debate team heads to Casper on Friday to compete in the Kelly Walsh Invitational, their first outing of the season. The 10 student team spent most of the Christmas break meeting and practicing for the upcoming event, one of the largest meets they participate in for the year. Coach Cindy Glasson said she’s really looking forward to how the team will perform. “We have four returning students this year, all seniors.” Glasson said. “That gives us six new team members that are starting out at one of th...
The Thermopolis ranch sorting competition features riders and horses riding through a pen of ten calves, sorting out all ten in numerical order. Results from the Jan. 10 event include (in order of finish): Saturday Enter Up: Melissa Sams and Steve Mosser, Cal Ragle and Scott Rattif, Mosser and Rattif. Novice: Gina Cuprak and Jennifer Harvey, Cuprak and Colleen Hanson, Cuprak and Heidi McStay. Youth: Mesa Allen, Bridger Peil (2nd and 3rd). Total sort: Cuprak, Sams, Rattif, Harvey. Sunday Quick...
Two Bobcat robotics teams competed in the Yellowstone RoboRumble Jan. 9 in Powell. The full tournament scrimmage event gave First Tech Challenge teams from around the region a chance to compete head to head using a sports model. Thermopolis team Aluminati was fourth going into finals and team Fist Full of Axles was seeded ninth. Aluminati team members include Kayla Anderson, Kole Cox, Aressa Goodrich, Michael Harvey, Kameron Olsen and Matt Tjepkies. Fist Full of Axles team members include Aaron Goodrich, Mechelle Hunt, Daniel Leonhardt, Ben...
Dancing in air, Australian aboriginal creation stories and original music with roots in classical and folk -- it all comes together in a special performance, Thursday, Jan. 14, in Thermopolis. The program features the University of Wyoming Vertical Dance ensemble, Paul Taylor, master Australian storyteller and Lights Along the Shore quartet. Vertical dance is an art form blending modern dance and rappelling that allows free-flowing aerial movement. University of Wyoming student dancers use climb...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s department Sunday, Jan. 3 9:50 p.m. A traffic accident on East River Road resulted in minor injuries and no citations were issued. Monday, Jan. 4 9:57 a.m. A search warrant resulted in the arrest of two individuals. Wade Grieve and Cindee Reynolds were both arrested for forgery and narcotics afte...
Hardy Johnson ended the year third in the 2015 Tournament of Champions for the Rocky Mountain Junior Golf Tour (RMJGT) in Scottsdale, Ariz. on December 28. Johnson competed against RMJGT members from across the United States, including Florida, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico. Johnson qualified for the tournament in early June with a win at Thorncreek Golf Course in Thornton, Colo., and later with a win at the Utah State Golf Championship in Salt Lake...
USA Today High School Sports has named Hot Springs County High School senior Tyler Cornwell to the 2015 All-USA Wyoming Football Team. Players are selected for the honor based on their athletic achievements for the 2015-16 season. Cornwell rushed for 1,329 yards this season and was also named to the Wyoming Super 25 team. He has been a staple of the Bobcats offense over the past three years, averaging over 1,000 yards his sophomore, junior and senior years....
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s department Tuesday, Dec. 8 8:41 a.m. A report to the Sheriff’s office of aemail fraud. The resident received an email from Google stating that they are a winner of a sweepstakes. After sending in all their personal information the message said they would receive $950,000. 6:10 p.m. A residen...
The Hot Springs State Park along with Bear River State Park is holding their annual bison sale. Bid packets are available at Hot Springs State Park Headquarters and bids must be submitted by the end of the business day Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder, subject to the minimum bid specified in the sales list. All animals have been properly vaccinated. This year there are five 2015 heifer calves for sale and the minimum bid is $1,600 each. Also there are three 2014 heifer yearlings with the minimum bid being...
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) certification training, which covers all necessary information for responsible beverage serving, will be held this Sunday, Dec. 20, at Common Ground on North 5th Street from 1-6 p.m. TIPS training is an internationally recognized alcohol awareness education program that covers areas like retail programs (bartending), college students, and adult consumers. TIPS training is sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Health and the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming. Call Cassandra Norskog (409...
The Elf Tree is on display at Storyteller, and community members are encouraged to pick an “Elf” from the tree and provide Christmas presents for a child that may not get them otherwise. The information on the elf tag will give community members a good idea what the child wants for Christmas along with sizes if applicable. Gifts for the Elf Tree should be wrapped and the elf tag attached to the outside for identification. The last day to pick up names and drop off gifts is Monday. Dec. 21. For more information, call Annette Arey at 864...
White Horse Country Store is hosting free hayrides by Black Mountain Shires Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The wagon will take 10-15 minute trips departing and returning from WHCS. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the store during the hay rides. For more information, call White Horse Country Store at 864-3047,...
A Blue Christmas Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 20 at Community Federated Church beginning at 6:32 p.m. The service is designed for those who find Christmas a sad or lonely time. It is open to anyone who would like support and is experiencing a difficult time. The Community Federated Church is located at the intersection of Sixth and Big Horn. For more information, call 921-9863....
The annual Holiday Tour of Homes will be Monday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. to benefit People for People in Hot Springs County. A reception hosted by Thermopolis Middle School students and staff will be from 5:30-9 p.m. at the TMS Commons. Bring your Tour of Homes admission tickets for a chance to win door prizes. There will also be a silent auction. The tour will include the homes of Sandy and Maynard Bills, Meri Ann Rush and John Dorman, Marge Jackson and Gary Boothe, Sherry and Cory Sova,...
Eight new artists will be featured at the Second Friday ArtStroll, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m., main street Thermopolis, along with refreshments, make it and take it art ornaments and demonstrations. New artist Paul Bleicher, of Ten Sleep, has been carving cottonwood bark for the past twelve years. Because each piece of bark is unique, no two carvings are the same. All of his pieces are hand carved with a variety of knives and chisels. While Bleicher has carved many things, he tends to focus on whimsical houses, Santa’s, and fish. Sherry Stottler, of W...
‘Tis the season for Christmas programs and holiday services at local churches, and the Thermopolis Independent Record will be publishing a list of upcoming events in the December 17 issue. If your church is having a Christmas program or holiday service, please call the Independent Record at 864-2328 with the information. Service and program information can also be emailed to news@thermopir.com or mailed to us at P.O. Box 31 no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15....
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment is currently accepting community funding requests for 2016. If you or your organization has an educational project or need, please write a letter detailing the project, the cost and what your unmet need would be. HSCEE is a non-profit perpetual fund, established in 1990 and managed by a representative community group of directors. Their mission is “…to provide citizens of Hot Springs County with educational benefits and experiences…” Examples of projects they have helped to support include: Books f...
