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Those attending the Hot Springs County 4-H Junior Leaders dessert auction look over the variety of treats available. In addition to desserts, Junior Leaders who are attending the Washington Leadership Focus were part of a labor auction. The event saw more than 125 people attending and just over $2,500 raised....
The Annual Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, March 23. This year’s theme is Centennial Celebration, recognizing the chamber’s 100th year. The event begins at the Hot Springs County Fair Building with a cocktail hour and live music by Eric Kay. Dinner will begin a 6:30 p.m., with a chuckwagon style menu of beef brisket, barbecue chicken, baked beans, applesauce, veggies, cheesecake and apple crisp. Guest speaker is Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series including The Highway Man, and the 2018 business, cit...
Students at Thermopolis Middle School work to solve math equations made by the school's MathCounts team. Those who solved three or more were put into a drawing for a chance to hit MathCounts members with pies....
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is planning their annual banquet to be held on April 6 at the fairgrounds. Jill Tonn, one of the RMEF organizers sai the doors will open at 5 p.m. with games and raffles as well as a silent auction. Dinner will be served around 6:30 p.m. followed by a live auction that should start around 7:30 p.m. The auctioneer for this spring’s event will be Wyoming State Auctioneering Champion of 2017, Veldon Kraft. The group will be honoring two of their strongest supporters, the late Danny Love, with a memorial r...
Registration is open for the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Ready, Set, Run! program. Instructed by Shannon Hill, the program is a character-building running program that trains kids ages 8-13 to participate in a 5K run. The curriculum-based program begins on Tuesday, April 2, and equips kids with the physical training and goal-setting mentality needed to accomplish their running goals. Issues like enhancing confidence and self- esteem, respecting authority, dealing with peer pressure and fueling their bodies through proper n...
Among other things, March is known for Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, also known as Read Across America Day. There were plenty of themed days happening at Ralph Witters Elementary to celebrate Dr. Seuss, and at Lights On elementary students were writing stories. Lights On Coordinator Elisa Daniels noted the students have been working on how to map out a story with a beginning, middle and end, and how to incorporate descriptive words into each section so it fills out the story. The students also created illustrations. Following are a few s...
Students in Lights On program at Thermopolis Middle School and Ralph Witters Elementary enjoy a day of swimming and water fun last Friday...
Billie Jo Norsworthy and her horse work to keep a selected cow from rejoining the herd during CWCC cutting action at the fairgrounds Saturday....
Ring toss, nail painting and online gaming were part of the fun during the Lock Late at Thermopolis Middle School. The school remained open until 8 p.m. with plenty of activities and treats for the students. Other activities were basketball, a pitching speed test and karaoke....
The public is invited to attend the Chamber Chat and Chew, hosted by the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, March 27 from noon until 1 p.m.at the Days Inn. Senator Wyatt Agar and Representative John Winter will be available to discuss the 2019 Legislature and the large number of bills filed. Those planning to attend can call the chamber office at 964-3192 to RSVP....
Thermopolis Middle School students perform during the band and choir's spring performance on Thursday, March 14. The program featured arrangements of American music and the premier performance of the fifth grade choir. The evening was also special for Director Drew Brown, who was announced as one of this year's Bobcat Champions for Children. The award also means Brown is in the running for Teacher of the Year....
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...
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....
