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According to the Wyoming Department of Education, the high school graduation rates in the state increased from 78.6 percent in 2012-13 to 79.14 percent for the 2014-15 school year. In Hot Springs County, the graduation rate increased from 77.6 percent in the 2013-14 school year to 81.8 percent in 2014-15. Hot Springs County High School Principal Scott Shoop said the school has made significant changes to rules and regulations that were often a negative factor in students staying in school. "We...
The first round of playoffs was held March 30 for the Hot Springs County Recreation District Adult Coed Basketball League. Results include: #3 Owl Creek – 61 vs #6 Paintbrush Dental – 46. Leading scorers: Owl Creek, Gary Benafiel,19 points. Paintbrush Dental, Riley Whitt,13 points. #4 Hoosier Daddy – 59 vs #5 The Has Beens – 57. Leading scorers: Hoosier Daddy, David Evans, 18 points. Has Beens, Robby Richter, 24 points. The next round of playoffs will be Wednesday, April 13. #1 Geeks in Sneaks vs #4 Hoosier Daddy, 6 p.m. #2 Red Rock vs #3 Owl...
This week, the Hot Springs County Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the dynamic changes that are happening in today's libraries. April 10-16 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more about what they do, for and with library users as opposed to what they have for patrons. Libraries aren't only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using...
The Children's Resource Center seeks funds to help with their Dolly Parton Imagination Library reading program. Elizabeth Accurso, a classroom teacher at CRC, said Hot Springs County was the first county in Wyoming to adopt the program. "It's a program that allows kids from birth to age 5 to get a book sent to their house every month," she said. "That's 60 books before they begin kindergarten." Accurso said this is the fourth year the Children's Resource Center has participated in the program. I...
This recipe for Tangy Chicken Tacos is the entree ProStart competitors from Thermopolis made for the state competition. Ingredients: Boneless, skinless, chicken breast-1 lb Hickory Smoked bacon-4 slices Sea salt-½ t Black pepper-½ t Coca-Cola-1 ½ c All-purpose flour-1 t Sugar-¼ t Cider vinegar-1 T Dijon mustard-½ t Extra-Virgin olive oil-2 T divided Cabbage-½ c Granny Smith apple-¼ c Slivered almonds-2 T Mint-1 T Yellow onion sliced-1/3 c Orange bell pepper sliced-1/3 c Firm Sheep Milk Cheese-4... Full story
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council, with Councilman Mark Nelson absent, approved providing $28,000 to the Thermopolis Golf Course. The money will come from what was previously set aside for a fountain project. Prior to approval of the funds, Councilman Tony Larson - who signed on to the Golf Board a few years back - provided information on increased usage of the course. The number of rounds played has gone from 5,598 in 2013 to 6,218 in 2014 and 6,356 in 2015. Revenue has also gone...
Aressa Goodrich performs a dramatic piece from the perspective of two lovers - Tony and Whitney - who have been in a car crash. Though both are revealed to be fatalities in the crash, the performance looks at what each character would do if their significant other were left unable to care for themselves....
Thermopolis youth participated in the Montana Open Wrestling. The event had around 1,800 participants from around the region. Results from the two-day event are: 8 & Under 42 - Lilly Quintanilla, fifth place. 10 & Under 85 - Roedy Farrell, fourth place. 12 & Under 165 - Austin Barral, fourth place....
John Sollo will be at Broadway Bygones Saturday, April 9 to evaluate antique items. John's area of expertise is furniture from 1870 to present, although his real love is "modern" furniture." John has authored books on antiques, owned an antique auction house in New Jersey, and has had several appearances on TV appraising antiques. Brought to town by Chamber of Commerce Director Meri Ann Rush and board member Barb Heinze, the chamber seized the opportunity to use John's visit as a fundraiser. "The chamber sold eighteen spots to people," Meri...
Though scheduled for June, the time for bucking broncs and roping steers will be here before we know it. Gayla Mead-Ellis said sponsorships are already coming in for the annual Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo, this year scheduled for June 23-26. The cost for the event is $73,000, Mead-Ellis explained, and that money goes to pay for stock and professional positions such as a secretary, timers, an announcer and pick up men. Because the rodeo is...
Hats, coloring and silly pictures were a part of the PreK Family Fun Night, Thursday evening at Ralph Witters Elementary, with a running theme of Dr. Seuss. The event gives kids and parents a chance to tour the school, Early Childhood Liaison Amy Ready said. This allows parents to know what the school has to offer, and familiarizes students with the layout so they're a bit more relaxed and ready to learn when they begin classes. Those coming into Kindergarten have some opportunities to get...
