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The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce elected three new executive members during their Thursday meeting. Phillip Scheel, who has been serving the last two years as president, had reached the end of his term and oversaw the board vote that elected Damien Oliver as president, Greg Willson as vice president, and Cherrie Wychgram as secretary treasurer. Elected members of the executive board will be assuming their positions at the next board meeting, which will take place on Nov. 12 at...
The Hot Springs County Hall of Fame committee has gathered once again to select five individuals from our county to be inducted into the hall of fame. Gearing up for the upcoming banquet on Jan. 16, 2016, at the Days Inn, the committee is working diligently to make the celebration a success. This year’s indoctrinates are Dorothy Milek for being the county historian; Bill Smith, World Champion Bronc rider; Doctor Dana Carter, pioneer of medicine in Hot Springs County; John Herrin Sr., former p...
Over the last couple of months the Thermopolis Town Council has been attacking the challenge of a new town water ordinance. There have been several obstacles that needed to be overcome. Over twenty different plans were looked at before the current version was accepted by the council. It passed on first reading during the Oct. 6 meeting. Assistant to the mayor Fred Crosby explained the goal was to make this ordinance fair to everyone. The council worked hard to make the rate increase the least...
The public is invited to an informal community coffee at Big Horn Federal on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 a.m. The community coffee group was organized in early spring after the Wyoming Business Alliance Tour 23. At the suggestion of county commissioner John Lumley a group of citizens began meeting every other Thursday to address short term and long-term goals for Thermopolis. The group includes county commissioners, town council, chamber members, engineers, WYDOT staff, organizations, clubs, groups, school and individuals interested in improving...
Ghanian musician Okaidja teaches Hot Springs County High School students a traditional Ghanian dance before his performance at the school auditorium on Oct. 8....
The River Bend Dog Park opened last Saturday to a healthy size crowd. Several community members and their dogs showed up for the grand opening. Located on Hot Springs State Park property between the railroad underpass and bridge, there are several different types of obstacles on the dog run. The local Mustangs 4-H Club made the whole thing possible. They cleaned up the area and installed fencing as well as putting in individual dog obstacles. Pets and owners were treated to collapsible dog dishe...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports on fish population trends in Boysen Reservoir. Annual walleye netting at Boysen Reservoir this fall show that numbers of walleye and yellow perch are up. Strong recruitment in 2011 for both walleye and yellow perch are boosting numbers of catchable sized fish in the Reservoir, and another strong 2014 year class of walleye should make for catchable sized fish in the next year or two. Juvenile yellow perch are also abundant which should lead to better fishing for yellow perch in the next couple of...
The Hot Springs County High School newspaper, The Predator, took a break but it is back and it is ready to be part of the digital world. High school teacher Steve Radabaugh is teaching his students the multi-faceted world of news media. The Predator is on the internet reporting the latest happenings in the world of the Bobcats. Seventeen students from every grade in high school publish nine stories digitally a week. Students are given roughly two weeks to research, investigate and write their...
Peyton Pickering and Ryan Redland were married June 13, 2015, at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, in Denver, Colo. Father Patrick Dolan officiated the service. Maid of Honor was Paige Pickering and bridesmaid was Sydney Shoop. Best Man was Rick Redland and groomsmen was Tyler Mead. The bride is the daughter of Susan Zupan of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Robert Pickering of Inverness, Fla. The groom is the son of Rick and Tammy Redland of Thermopolis, Wyo. The couple lives in Arvada, Colo.,...
Held each year during the third week of October, National School Bus Safety Week is designed to promote and celebrate school bus safety at school across the country. School buses are used to transport precious cargo to and from school and school activities regularly. Designed for safety, with flashing lights, giant mirrors, high seat backs and that bright yellow color, school buses are used to transport over 25 million students nationwide each school day. Staff in the transportation department at Hot Springs County School District work to...
I was privileged to be among the educators from various school districts to hear Dr. Anthony Muhammad during staff development day on Monday, October 12. I would like to invite the public to join in with all of us for his challenge to take a 30-day moratorium on complaining in order to make a real difference not only in our schools, but also in our community. We can begin within the walls of our own homes and bring it into our places of work and of worship. We can develop a healthy culture of problem solvers and leave behind the toxic culture o...
How many times have you heard, “Did you get your flu shot yet?” There’s a good reason for asking that question. Over the past few years, the influenza vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of related hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although an increasing number of people are getting vaccinated every year, some people are not. Influenza is a potentially dangerous virus that can send a healthy person to the emergency room. If you are 6 months and older, you should get y...
A fundraiser for the Thermopolis family of Anna, Alan and Piper Rossler will be Saturday, Oct. 24 at the VFW. All proceeds will go to support their constant travel to medical facilities in Denver and Billings. Piper, who was born at 28 weeks and three days, needs close monitoring of health issues in both Denver and Billings, and the funds raised will help eliminate some of the medical and travel expenses. Piper has needed monitoring for the entire first two years of her life. The event, which will start at 5:30 and last until 7:30 p.m., will...
With the season coming to a end, venders and their wares were sparse, that didn't stop the folks from enjoying a beautiful fall morning to get some fresh garden eatables. Even local crafters had some of their items for sale, taking advantage of the nice day....
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Bobcats beat Riverside in straight sets on Friday after a tough string of matches the week before. According to coach Shannon Hill, the Lady Cats, "came out pretty flat footed in the first two games against the Rebels," who have improved a lot. "In the end, though, we stepped up and were able to get the job done in 3," she added. Makayla George had eight kills against the Lady Rebels, while Maggie Ryan had 22 digs and Lizzy Lofink had four aces. The Lady C...
The Hot Springs County Bobcats fell short against Lovell on Friday, 41-18. The Bobcats, coming off a tough homecoming loss against Big Horn, were neck and neck with Lovell until the half, with both teams managing 18 points each. The Bobcats could not keep up with their opponent in the second half, as Lovell quickly added two touchdowns, each followed by a two-point conversion. The Bobcats struggled offensively as drives stalled and a strong Lovell defense allowed few opportunities for success...
The Thermopolis Middle School girls finished the season with a second place finish at Powell, just getting edged out by Cody. Coming home with four of the top ten All Conference runners: Tahja Hunt, Kenna Bomengen, Jasmine Collins, and Wyatt McDermott. With this being the final meet of the season in Powell, Coach Brenna Abel had this to say "We wanted to end the season with an honest effort; leaving everything on the course and our kids definitely did that in Powell, I'm just so proud of them...
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by Durward D. Jones Hot Springs County Recreation Districts third and fourth graders football teams won three and lost three of their games. Coach Chip Axtell could not have been prouder of his teams. "I hope that the rec district is able to continue the program, we nearly have enough players to divide into two separate teams, which will mean fewer away games." coach Axtell explained. The fifth and sixth grade rec football teams were undefeated this season with a 6-0 record. Coach Travis...
Recreation District Youth Volleyball has wrapped up for the season with the girls learning basic skills of the game while having fun. Coaches were Lisa Shaffer and Nikki Slagle. Girls who participated in youth volleyball include: third graders Madyson Landon, Kendall Bradshaw, Sofia Gerber, Brailee DeVries, Sydney Peterson, Hanna O'Keefe, Brooke Richter, Nevaeh Praytor and Brooklyn Dieu; fourth graders Sydney Shaffer, Kaitlin Barral and Maggie Landon; fifth graders Lauren Yarrington, Jayci...
The Hot Springs County Barrel Racing Summer Series final event will be Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds beginning at 11 a.m. each day. Barrel racing results from Oct. 11 include: Peewee barrels Division 1D: Patrick Chapel, 86.238. Youth barrels Division 1D: Aspen Leonhardt, 19.784; Jacque Leonhardt, 19.814; Dusty Willis, 20.090; Brye Williams, 20.181. Division 3D: Brye Williams 21.122; Katelyn King, 21.542. Division 4D: Taylor Nuttall, 24.004; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 25.626. Open class barrels Division 1D: Shannon Hill, 19.088;...
The Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital this year will start a new program aimed at encouraging women in the community to get screened for breast cancer. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HSCMH will offer a free 20-ounce thermal coffee mug and a cup of coffee for free for all those who receive a mammogram at the hospital. Mugs and coupons will be given out at the hospital, and all those who received their test will be eligible to their cup of coffee from the Storyteller bookshop and café. The program is run in conjunction with...
The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, will have a representative available at the Hot Springs County Library to help job seekers and employers from 10 a.m.-noon and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Riverton office of the Department of Workforce Services is also available by phone at 307-856-9231 or on their website at http://wyomingworkforce.org....
Kids, it’s time to get the best pumpkin for carving at Sheriff Lou’s Pumpkin Patch. SGT Jerimie Kraushaar will be tending the patch while Sheriff Lou is away. Hours are October 16-17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in front of the Joint Law Enforcement Center....
By Rex Clothier Scattered along the 24 lanes at the bowling center in Casper on Oct. 8 were five Thermopolis athletes competing in the bowling event of Special Olympics of Wyoming. Sponsors Tom and Lauri Olsen roved along the aisle crowded with nearly a thousand athletes, parents, relatives, and friends encouraging and snapping pictures of their charges as they competed. Earning Gold Medals for the Thermopolis team were David Hansen and Spencer Luce. Ted Clothier brought home a Silver Medal,...
