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Ralph Witters Elementary students sang for kindergarten teacher Ashley Cleare during the Cookie Jar Auction and Dinner Friday at the VFW Club. The benefit raised $23,000, which will go to Cleare to help cover medical expenses for cancer....
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team was quite successful at their State Tournament in Riverton last weekend, bringing home second place in 1A-2A as well as having a number of students named to the All State team. After three days of competition, Tyler Kay and Kyle Mosser made it to the final round of dramatic interpretation with Kay taking 8th place and Mosser coming in 6th. Mosser was a double winner, bringing home 5th with his poetry as well. On the debate side of things, Breeze Petty fought...
On March 6, the Bobcat Cheerleaders competed at the State Cheer Competition at Casper, earning second place. Coach Ayni Garza said, "Coaching cheerleading was an absolute privilege. The athletes worked so hard all season to be successful at state. We attended two different UW events to prepare for our state performance. The experience of hard work paying off,was amazing for the students. We are looking forward to next season with anticipation!" From left, front row: Taydee Landrum and Assistant...
Parents and community members alike have a chance to discuss a variety of topics during Bobcat Chats each month with high school activities director Brandon Deromedi. The chats are held the first Monday of each month, giving folks an opportunity to connect with Deromedi with any concerns they may have as well as get information on the different sports and activities classifications, conferences, district policies and procedures, philosophy and logistics of activities. “I really have left it wide open for parents and community members to come w...
Earlier this school year, students at Thermopolis Middle School tested their knowledge of geography with eighth grader Jonah Needham emerging the victor. Because of that first place, he was able to take an online quiz. Though given an hour to take the quiz, Needham said he finished it in 20 minutes and believes he got around 65 of them right. Being a top scorer on the quiz qualified Needham to compete at the Wyoming State National Geographic GeoBee on March 29 at the Casper College Gateway...
Slip into those saddle shoes and fluff up that poodle skirt, its time for the Big Horn Basin Riders’ annual Freedom Ball this Saturday, March 16. This year’s theme is a 50’s Sock Hop and there’s sure to be plenty of Brylcreem and beehives when things kick off at 7 p.m. at the VFW. Entrance to the dance will be $5 per person and only those 21 and over will be allowed admittance to the party. All proceeds from the evening will help the Big Horn Basin Riders send care packages to our soldiers overseas. Each month, the group gets together and fil...
When it comes to natural disasters most of us think about what first aid is going to be needed for those who are injured, but forget about the psychological needs of those going through the disaster. The American Red Cross is going to be holding a training session at the fire hall on Friday, April 5 from noon til 4:30 to provide training to individuals on how to deal with the psychological aspects of a disaster. The training will provide a freamework for understanding the factors that affect human stress responses in a disaster and introduce...
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Women will hold their annual pie and rummage sale on Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 742 Arapahoe. The bag sale will be from noon until 1 p.m., with items going for a dollar per bag. With the ladies supplying the bags, there’s no reason to not come out and see what treasures you might find....
Brandon Rice carefully measures out pancakes while Cameron Martinez stands ready to turn during the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on March 5....
A shopper checks out the merchandise offered during the Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown....
Oran and Adley Coyne make a break for the finish during a series of races at the Bobcat Pride assembly at the Hot Springs County High School last Friday....
The Thermopolis FFA Chapter was recently recognized as a two-star chapter. Advisor Britton Van Heule said, “Being recognized as a two star chapter is definitely an honor. Our students work really in the areas of, Chapter, Community and Student development. We work hard every year to put on meaningful and educational activities for our students and community. “Our chapter is defiantly honored with this acknowledgment.” Members of the local chapter include: Freshmen Kamry Bowman, Jason Bowma... Full story
Ralph Witters Elementary teachers performed a skit for students Friday in honor of Dr. Seuss Week. Principal Catelyn Deromedi (a.k.a. Cat in the Hat) reads along in the ABC book....
Through a series of questions, groups of Thermopolis Middle School students got to know each other better during the Voices assembly at the school....
Now that we’ve got a little more sunshine in our days most of us have a little more energy, too, so the urge to start your spring cleaning may be upon you. So where do you start? Professionals suggest the first thing to do is to create a schedule for spring cleaning that can be done over a period of time rather than trying to do it all in a single weekend. Separating your cleaning into different rooms lets you focus on one area at a time to keep on task. First things first, de-clutter. Studies have shown a disorganized home adds to your s...
Sunday marks the ‘wearin’ o’ the green’, otherwise known as St. Patrick’s Day. Without a doubt the Irish and the Irish at heart will be enjoying their favorite things like corned beef and cabbage and downing a few green beers. If you’re planning on going out to celebrate, be sure you have a plan to get home safely like a ride with a friend or perhaps a designated driver. Its always good advice to stay hydrated and to make sure you eat any time you’re planning on celebrating, so have an extra helping of corned beef and maybe switch between water...
The Hot Springs County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a free chili supper to the public on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. 4-H members will be making desserts including fancy decorated cakes, pies, cookies and baskets, which will be available by silent auction and live auction. The live auction will begin at 6:30, with John Gerrells auctioneering. Money raised from the event will go to helping Junior Leaders attend Washington Leadership Focus, a weeklong leadership camp for 4-H members in...
Several people put on their green and braved the snow and cold to participate in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K Saturday morning. The event was a fundraiser for Hot Springs County High School Cross Country and Track....
Spring is in the air...the time when a young lady’s heart turns to Prom! Hot Springs County High School will once again be holding their prom dress exchange, now through May 5. If you have a prom dress, or more than one, that you would like to donate to the dress exchange, please bring it to the front office at the high school. The dresses will be available for the girls to ‘shop’ for free for their perfect prom gown. Gowns, suits, shoes and accessories will all be accepted....
Although he's in some deep trouble in this shot, no one would have guessed that Remmington Ferree would slide into the number one slot at the high school's "rock, paper, scissors, splits" game last Friday. Ferree came out on top, beating out Jocelyn White for the title. Each Friday, the school does a little spirit building with competitions between the classes with different games to end their week....
The Second Friday ArtStroll/Still Strolling Saturday in downtown Thermopolis takes place Friday, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 from around 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Smoking Waters Art Guild invites you to come stroll and support the artists and the shops. Host business, Discover Thermopolis/Thermopolis Print Zone, along with select retail businesses, will house artists showing and selling their creations, along with musicians. Still Strolling Saturday will include the Historical Society’s program about Dr. C. Dana Carter, an early f...
A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, March 11 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. All blood types are needed. To make an appointment go to www.vitalant.org and use sponsor code “Thermopolis” or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. Walk ins are welcome, and donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating. You can also save time by going online to www.vitalant.org the day you donate, clicking on Fast Track, completing the health history questionnaire and printing your tic...
The Hot Springs County Library Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, March . 21 at 7 p.m. The book they will be discussing is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shanty boat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage. Based...
Kindergarten teacher Kinley Taylor reads an adventure of Pete the Cat to students who will be joining Ralph Witters Elementary as kindergartners in the fall....
Plenty of interesting hats and other headgear were sported by Ralph Witters Elementary students on Wednesday. The school had a week of dress theme days for Dr. Seuss Week....
