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The University of Wyoming Extension Service is offering a real food class to help you not only save money, but eat healthier this year. The classes begin on Thursday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the extension office, 328 Arapahoe. During the five weeks of classes, you will learn how to reduce packaged and processed foods you use as well as sugar, plan meals, shop and cook using whole, natural ingredients. You will receive a booklet of recipes, handouts, weekly food samples and get some new ideas while learning new skills. The classes are free and you...
Now that the Hot Springs County Rec District’s Adult Co-ed Basketball League has wrapped up, it’s time to hit the grass for the rec district’s summer softball competition. This year there are eight teams competing, including One Eyed Buffalo, Risen Son, Paintbrush Dental, Scrub Tops, Robin Batsman, The Team That We Like Most, Slide One In and One Stop Repair. Games will start on Thursday, May 10, with One Eyed facing Risen Son at 6:30 p.m. and Paintbrush Dental against the Scrub Tops at 7:45 p.m. Games will continue on Tuesday and Thurs...
Baer McPhie, Trysten DeVries and Timothy Lippincott compete in the annual Pitch, Hit and Run on Friday. The event had three participants, with two boys in the 7-8 age division and one in the 9-10 division. In the 7-8 division, Timothy Lippincott was the All-Around Champ, the Hit Champ, and took a share of the Pitch Champ. McPhie was the Run Champ, and took the other share of the Pitch Champ. In the 9-10 division, DeVries was the All-Around Champ, Pitch Champ, and Run Champ. All three are...
Around town, particularly in the alleyways, strips of ground are turning blue-green as spraying is done for weeds. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby explained the town contracts with Jim Andreen to spray the alleys and with Tony Larson to do the thistle and dandelions in the parks. Crosby added he wasn’t sure if all the parks would get sprayed, but Candy Jack would for sure. The spray contains dye so it’s easier for people to see the locations that have been hit. In years past, Crosby said, crews...
It's time for Gymkhana to get underway again, with the opener this past Saturday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Events during each Gymkhana include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, a flag race, dummy roping and a fun event, which this year was the key hole. Results from Saturday's event are (in order of finish) Junior Barrels: Mesa Allen, Allen, Rylee Knight, Bridger Peil and Tymber Eckley Poles: Allen, Allen, Knight and Eckley Goats: Peil and Allen Flag Race: Peil, Allen and...
Last Friday, Hot Springs County High School students received awards for academic excellence, most growth and grit and perseverance in various subjects. Among the recipients were: English I - Academic Excellence Dakota Leonhardt, Most Growth Jazmen Jensen, Grit & Perseverance Grace Whitt English II - Academic Excellence Ashley McPhie, Most Growth Sterling Gerber and Olivia Weyer, Grit & Perseverance Oran Coyne English III - Academic Excellence Barb Kissel, Most Growth Aaron Harvey, Grit &...
May is Foster Care Month, and Kristie Collins, the foster care coordinator with the Department of Family Services (DFS), said there are 13 or 14 homes that provide foster care in Thermopolis. "That sounds like we have plenty," Collins said, but there is definitely a need for more. She further explained there are children, some who have histories of trauma or have behavior issues, and foster families get full. "We have really great foster homes in our area that are always willing to take kids but...
Next week, the University of Wyoming Department of Theater and Dance will present Six Songs from Ellis at the school auditorium. The piece portrays immigrants who came through Ellis Island in the great migration. The main performance will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, though the dancers will also be doing hip hop dances for middle school gym students. The Humanities Scholar accompanying the tour, Patty Kessler, will be doing workshops on immigration with the high school, and will host a question and answer session after the Thursday show....
Its hard to believe, but we are coming up on graduation and all its respective activities for the Class of 2018. Four Hot Springs County High School students receive top honors of Valedictorian this year, Stormy Cox, Daniel Leonhardt, Haley McDermott and Mary Ryan. This year’s Salutatorian is Shianne Yarrington. The class of 2018 chose a quote from Lemony Snickett as their Class Motto, “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.” Rascal Flatts’ song, “My Wish” is the class song, their flower is the carnation,...
Any Wyoming History buff has certainly heard the tales of the Johnson County War, but this Saturday, May 12, the Hot Springs County Historical Society will be hosting a thorough program on the subject featuring Mark Harvey. Harvey wrote his Master’s thesis on the event and adapted it to a dramatic on-stage production, complete with musical score, presented by the University of Wyoming’s Fine Arts Department in 1992. The west was never as wild and wooly as in the days of vigilante justice run amok, when the new State of Wyoming experienced a s...
These ladies donned their hats to enjoy this year's Kentucky Derby at the VFW on Saturday. From left: Belinda Moore, Elizabeth Accurso, Subrina Bullard, Dolly Daniels and Kim Enis....
May 21-24 marks this year’s annual Spring Clean-Up. Each year the town chooses a week residents can set certain items by the dumpsters for pick up. Property owners are encouraged to clean sidewalks in front of their homes, properties or businesses. The street sweeper will operate during the clean-up to remove debris from streets. Debris resulting from property cleanup should be placed next to dumpsters in sturdy boxes or heavy-duty bags so as not to break when picked up. Materials placed by dumpsters should be outside a two-foot buffer zone, to...
Hot Springs County Democrats will be holding their convention this Sunday, May 6 at 1 p.m. in the County Annex building. All democrats are welcome to attend as they adopt the county Democratic platform and select delegates to attend the Democratic state convention. If you have any questions regarding the convention, please contact Howie Samelson at 307-840-6742....
Students, parents, staff and community members, as well as home school and private school parents, are invited to attend the 2018-19 consolidated grant planning meeting. The meeting provides and opportunity for input on how the district will use the federal funds of the consolidated grant. It will be at the Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Boardroom in the Administration Building from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, and a light lunch will be served. Contact 864-6515 or kandreen@hotsprings1.org with input and/or question...
Renown jazz guitarist and clinician, John Stowell will be in Thermopolis for a one night performance, courtesy of the Hot Springs County Library. Stowell, who began his career in the early 70’s, performing across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. In 1983 he participated in a historic tour of the Soviet Union, the first time in 40 years an American jazz group had been invited to play public performances in Russia. He has been the artist in resident at schools in Germany, Indonesia and Argentina as well as America and Canada. His album ...
A photo showing the steam rising from the Hot Springs State Park as sun filters through and colors the snowy ground was chosen as Best Photo, Overall in the inaugural WYde Open Spaces Photo Contest hosted by Wyoming State Parks. The picture ran on the front page of the January 5, 2017 edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record. Stephanie Amick, who shot the photo in December 2016, said she had been driving through the buffalo pasture looking for the animals and on the way out the sight caught her eye. Though she now lives in Cody, Amick grad...
The Wyoming Quilt Trail project is coming to Thermopolis. Brightly painted quilt blocks displayed on homes, garages, barns, and buildings in the community will be the result. Beginning in Lusk in 2016, the goal of the Wyoming Quilt Trail group is to extend the display of blocks from one end of the state to the other for residents and visitors alike to enjoy as they travel through towns and the countryside. Classes to paint the blocks are being held in Thermopolis at Gooseberry Garden Quilt Shop on Friday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Each...
The Thermopolis VFW Post No. 2281will be home to a Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 5 from 4-7 p.m. There will be prime rib, coleslaw and chips available for $8.50 a plate, as well as a ladies hat contest. The post is located at 302 Broadway....
A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, March 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The goal is to collect 30 pints of blood. To make an appointment go to www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code Thermopolis or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. You can also save time by going online to www.unitedbloodservices.org the day you donate, clicking on Fast Track, completing the questionnaire and printing your ticket. Donors should also bring a photo ID and donor card....
Paintbrush Dental hosted an open house last Friday to demonstrate new equipment. Kids enjoyed a bouncy house....
Danae Christensen serves up a cup of her homemade soup to Jerimie Kraushaar during the Soup Cook-off Fundraiser last Friday for the HSCHS Speech and Debate. Lin Davenport was named "Souper Cook."...
It’s time to get the spurs and saddles out again, with summer and the PRCA Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo quick approaching. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23, with the main performances at 7:30 each night. Those who want to get an early start on rodeo activities can attend a meet and greet barbecue at Big Horn Federal on Thursday, June 21. Rodeo slack starts at 9 a.m. Friday, and the day is also Tough Enough to Wear Pink, with people encouraged to wear the color to...
Hot Springs County High School students will be celebrating prom on Saturday, May 5. As it falls on Cinco de Mayo, the prom committee decided on a Cinco de Mayo theme and added some new things to the traditional rite of spring. The Grand March will be held in the auditorium this year, beginning at 7:15 p.m. To add a little grandeur to the march, a red carpet will be in place at the front of the auditorium for attendees to “walk the red carpet.” The dance will be held this year in the AG shop, beginning at 8 p.m....
Last week Thermopolis was home to the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce’s spring conference, with members of the Wyoming Business Alliance, company CEOs, those involved with legislature and leadership and Hot Springs County Emergency Management Coordinator. In addition to their conference, those attending got a look at local businesses and attractions. Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said those attending from out of town were overall surprised with a...
Saturday, May 12, marks the 26th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people Thermopolis who need our help. All donations stay here in Thermopolis wit...
