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The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club recently participated in the Wyoming State Thespian Festival (previously named Wyoming State Drama Competition) and returned as State Champions in 1A/2A for the second year in a row. Twenty-four students went to the festival and were entered into 15 different categories. They brought home 18 AllState Medals and 11 Honorable Mention Certificates. The following students received a Superior rating and an AllState Medal: David Armstrong for 1st Year...
It was a morning full of competition at Hot Springs County High School last Friday during Bobcat Pride. Teams made up of the individual classes rolled their way through a relay race, decorated a snowman and had a ton of fun to start the day....
TIME’s latest edition of their special TIME for Kids publication, distributed to classrooms across the country, contains their first ever list of “World’s Coolest Places of 2019” that spotlights educational, innovative, and fun destinations that are tailored to the interests of kids. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is one of 50 destinations listed and is the only Wyoming attraction included. To assemble the list, TIME for Kids gathered nominations from its network of TFK Kid Reporters and from young readers around the world. Each nominat...
A new cell site near Highway 170 in Owl Creek is the first of a series of purpose-built cell sites that will help Hot Springs County’s first responders with increased coverage. FirstNet, the company building the sites, is a wireless communication platform dedicated to first responders and public safety community. Mandated by congress, the platform is designed to help first responders get the information they need, especially in remote areas. The Owl Creek site was chosen based on its remoteness as well as the potential need for emergency r...
With the recent resignation of Curt Mayer as the Vice Principal for grades 5-12, the Hot Springs County School District is installing a pair of interns to the position. For the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year Brandon Deromedi and Steven Soderstrom will be interning as principals. Deromedi is the district’s activities director as well as a P.E. teacher at the middle school and Soderstrom teaches social studies at the high school and is the assistant football coach. Holly Thomas, who recently finished her teaching program will begin s...
The Wyoming State Legislature still has several weeks before they begin the 2020 Budget Session on February 10. Even numbered years the Legislature concentrates on the state’s budget issues, while during odd numbered years they convene for the General Session, attending to bills not associated with budget concerns. The 2020 Budget Session should last about 20 days. Our Senator, Wyatt Agar, will still be a member of the State Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on Capital Financing and Investments during the session. R...
CASPER — As many educators brace for another legislative session rife with discussions of cutting education spending, Gov. Mark Gordon said that there are ways the state’s $1.5 billion school system could be more efficient. “There’s a large conversation that still has some distance to go I think about how many districts we have to have,” he said during an interview last week, adding that he thought there was “room to do a better job of delivering education in the state.” Last month, Gordon released his budget proposal, which included $38...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record's policy that all people arrested or cited under the "Accidents," "Sheriff's office" or "Police department" in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff's office Tuesday, Dec. 3 2:11 p.m. Report of possible fraud. 4:02 p.m. A found purse was mailed to the owner. Thursday, Dec. 5 5:51 p.m. Items reported stolen were returned to their rightful owner following a misunderstanding....
Hundreds of beautiful creches from around the world were on display last week at the Community Church. All types of media were represented, from crystal and china pieces to the tiniest scene on the heads of three match sticks....
There will be a Christmas parade in Friday, Dec. 13 during the Second Friday ArtStroll. Entries will be taken until Dec. 11. Line up will be at 5:30 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6 p.m.. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Hazel n Pearls for photos. Members of the Thermopolis Police Department will be on hand serving hot chocolate and cider. A window decorating contest will be starting Dec. 12. Those who wish to participate can contact Main Street Secretary Tracy Linko at 921-3821, or Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann Rush at 864-3192 or 921-...
A “Hometown Holiday” Second Friday ArtStroll and Still Strolling Saturday will heat up downtown Thermopolis on Friday, December 13, 5-8, and Saturday, December 14, during regular business hours. The Friday ArtStroll will be held concurrently with several other Thermopolis activities, including the lighted parade, window-decorating contest, and post-parade activities. “On Friday, the community is in for a treat,” stated Lara Shook, of the Smoking Waters Art Guild. ArtStrollers will absorb the sights, sounds, music, and wonderful tastes and sme...
The great thing about the Holidays is there is always something yummy to eat and friends to mingle with. Big Horn Federal is holding their Christmas Open House just in time to pop in and share in refreshments and Holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m....
A special treat everyone looks forward to this time of year is the Annual Customer Appreciation Day presented by the Bank of Thermopolis. This year, stop by and warm up with a variety of goodies as well as a chance to win a great prize, courtesy of the bank, on Thursday, Dec. 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m....
Its just about that time of year when I drag the tree from the basement, attach the lights and the pretty decorations and then sit back and watch the kitties dismantle the entire thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love those little furballs. In fact, over the years I’ve shot some pretty adorable photos of them poking their heads out from between the branches, playing with the shiny balls or just staring intently at the bright lights. All of my decorations are, of course, shatterproof since they spe...
Our Bobcats are returning, but now hitting the hardwood, they have somewhat of a challenging schedule ahead. When questioned about my thoughts as to the Bobcats chances of a winning basketball season, I view the coach as playing it all close to the vest. A few of the first freshman games may be used as “scouting games.” We will definitely not know until the week’s end at TMS games and HS games. Bobcats must stay focused and do what they do BEST...condition, mindset and most importantly, be a TEAM! I feel the freshman and JV games have the p...
Well, it’s been a year since the people of Hot Springs County elected me as a trustee to the school board. It has been an interesting learning experience. I have been forced to rethink much of the platform I ran on. I still feel like an outsider but things are getting better. I still would like to see exit interviews sent out to all staff regardless of previous position or how they left the District. I would also still like to see some kind of video recording of the board meetings. Nothing fancy though. I would also like to see each school w...
Stella J. Novakovich, 95, passed away December 7, 2019, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin where she had resided the past two months. Born August 18, 1924, in Koi, Wyo., she was one of eight children of Mike and Antonio (Soaniecki) Legocki. She married Ted Novakovich April 5, 1941, in Worland. After Ted established Ted’s Conoco, Stella assisted in the business as secretary as well as raising their four sons. She was a member of the BPO Does and the Elks Club. Stella enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and was the referee’s and ump...
Donald Earl Randall, Sr., 78, of Thermopolis, passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Donald was born on December 16, 1940, in Atchison, Kan., to Richard Irvan and Darlene Mildred (Brancome) Randall. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Donald attended school and graduated from Thermopolis High School. Donald served his country with the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 being Honorably discharged. On June 1, 1963, he married Neomia Ruth Hanson in Richland, Mo. After their marriage they returned to...
Auctioneer Gary Nash takes bids on the beautiful Christmas trees, wreaths and other special holiday items at the auction benefitting the Community Fund. Nearly $14,000 was raised during the evening event....
On Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Ralph Witters Elementary Christmas Program, the RWE Parent Teacher Organization will be hosting its annual Christmas basket and student art auction. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go toward each student at RWE picking out a book of their choice at the RWE Book Fair in March. Starting at 11 a.m., baskets will be on display for the silent auction in the foyer of the auditorium. There will be 15 or more baskets for auction from our supportive businesses around town. Winners may pick up their baskets in the foyer...
The Holiday Season is for everyone, young and old alike, and the Senior Citizens Center is ready to get their party on with photos with Santa and a New Year’s Party. Come in and get your photo with Santa during lunch at the Center on Friday, Dec. 20. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be on hand, passing out candy canes and posing for your 2019 Christmas photo. You can “Ring in the Noon Year” at the Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during lunch time as they celebrate the arrival of 2020. There will be a countdown to noon along with their own special ball...
Get your business windows decorated for the 3rd annual Window Decorating Contest sponsored by Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Thermopolis. Winning entry wins $100 in Chamber Bucks. Voting will be done on Facebook or at the chamber office from Dec. 12-18. The winner will be announced at Business After Hours on Dec. 19 at Pinnacle Bank....
Bighorn Bowhunters are gearing up again starting this Thursday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Practice will start at 7 p.m. tonight at the fair building and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the exception of holidays. The group will be holding their Vegas style 3D shoot on Sunday, Jan. 5. If you would like more information on the Bighorn Bowhunters, please contact Randy at 307-388-0846....
The Big Horn Basin Middle School Wrestling Conference was hosted by Thermopolis on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Thermopolis High School. Nine teams participated including: Powell, Worland, Riverton, Cody. Lander, Lovell, Greybull, Rocky Mountain, and Thermopolis. “I cannot express how proud I am of how our athletes wrestled this past weekend. They really stepped it up, went on the attack, and left it all on the mat. This group of individuals really came together as a team, worked hard in practice, and demonstrated what they learned on the mat,” sai...
The season has come to an end for the B teams of Thermopolis Middle School as they had their tournament last Saturday. The seventh grade B team traveled to Lander and came home with three wins, topping Worland 19-18, Powell 25-22 and Lander 27-6. Kali Simeral had the high points against Worland with eight, against Powell with 17 points and against Lander, too, with 13 points. Grayce Sharp and Waikeli Balstad also contributed points for the seventh grade team. On the eighth grade side, the team went to Cody for their tournament, coming home...
