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James Coates takes aim from behind a barrier during the February Nerf War. The competitions provide a fun event for kids and adults alike, and there's plenty of extra guns and foam ammunition for those who don't have their own....
It was another record breaking weekend for the Bobcat Speech and Debate Team as they traveled to Greybull for the Forensics Challenge. The speakers brought home first place for the third tournament in a row and placed second overall. “This team is dominating the circuit right now,” said coach Cindy Glasson. “Saying I’m proud of these kids doesn’t even touch the way I really feel. They have worked hard to get to this point and have shown amazing stamina weekend after weekend.” The Bobcats had 17 breaks into finals, once again having every stude...
Eighth grade students Isaac Robinson, Tori Barnes, Sydney Jacobsen and McCoy Longwell consider a question in a middle school round of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?...
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...
This past weekend, Robotics Team No. 4273, Aluminati, travelled to compete at the Utah State Championship. Coach London Jenks said the team did very well. “They were in the top five for most of the day and held the first place position multiple times,” Jenks said. “Their record was 4-1 and they had a very close match in the single match that they lost. They ended qualifying rounds in fifth place and were selected by the fourth place alliance to participate in the finals. They ended the day in fourth place with their alliance. “This is most li...
Taydee Landrum helps break gravity's hold on Aime Robinson's shirt during a minute-long headstand. Robinson performed as part of the talent show at last week's Bobcat Pride assembly....
Hallie Martinez gets a face full of whipped cream, courtesy of Bri DeVries, at the Bobcat Pride Assembly Friday at Hot Springs County High School. The school recently had a class competition fundraiser for Pennies for Patients. The freshmen, who collected the least amount of money, had to be on the receiving end of pies delivered by the sophomores, who collected the most. Combined, all four classes generated more than $280....
Jerry and Nancy Williams were among the couples dancing to the music of Jerry Ward at the annual Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Ball....
Parents and their children kept the floor packed at the Community Hall on Friday evening during a dance put on by Hot Springs Dance LLC. Proceeds go to scholarships for dance students....
Rehearsals have begun for the spring production by the Hot Springs County High School’s drama team. During the first week in April, they will be presenting the musical, “Pirates of Penzance,” a comic opera in two acts with music by Gilbert and Sullivan. The musical is the story of Frederick and Mabel, a misfortune of a leap year birthday and a sense of duty along with pirates and the “Modern Major-General.” Watch the Independent Record as we get closer to opening night for more information....
Students in London Jenks' science class recently tried out their creations at Hellie's TeePee Pool. Jenks said they were learning about Newton's Three Laws of Motion. One of the forces they were learning about was buoyancy and they had to mathematically prove that their boats would support the weight of two individuals prior to putting their boats in the water. Jenks has done this each year with his Physics students and he said its one of their favorite activities. Students also had to identify...
Even though the current temperatures may not show it, Spring is right around the corner and now is a good time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for planting. One of the first, and easiest things to do to start preparing is getting out your garden tools and checking them over to make sure they’re in good shape for the start of planting season. Spades and hoes should be sharp to dig more easily and all the tools should be cleaned and ready to go. A lot of seeds don’t do well simply planted in the garden. Starting seedlings a few...
It was another successful weekend for the Bobcat Speech and Debate Team – one for the books as they brought home first place at the Worland “Worlando Beach” tournament. The team not only secured first place in 1A/2A, but placed second overall behind 3A Riverton. Every member of the Bobcat team broke into finals at the tournament, bringing home a total of 12 awards. “This really was an incredible weekend for the team,” coach Cindy Glasson said. “In the 10 years I’ve been with this team, I cannot recall a time when every single kid broke into fi...
In the main office at Thermopolis Middle School there are four Ball brand jars filling with coins and bills, an appropriate label as the money inside will go toward the purchase of soccer balls for Uganda. Teacher Jacob Strenger said he had an opportunity to travel to the country to do some humanitarian work with an organization, and they like to leave soccer balls behind in the villages after they’ve worked there. Ugandan children will actually make their own balls using plastic bags and old i...
It was a busy weekend for Bobcat Robotics teams No. 4273, Aluminati, and No. 7238, Fistful of Axles, both of which competed at the Wyoming State Tournament in Casper. Following the qualifying matches, Fistful of Axles placed 12th and Aluminati placed 22nd. However, following qualifying rounds the top teams pick other teams for their alliances and team HCVB selected Aluminati, with the alliance finishing in third place. Coach London Jenks noted both teams had some pretty tough matches against some high ranking teams. Teams also had a couple robo...
Jeffery VanAntwerp presents Agriscience Fair awards to Hunter Bartholomew, Eli Dickey, Remington Ferree and Spencer Axtell....
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association began a funding drive last October to raise money for the purchase of the property adjoining the Hot Springs County Museum on the west side. To date, those efforts have realized more than half of the association’s $105,000 goal, collected and in the bank. The association’s contract for deed has been extended until the end of March, so the initiative continues. There is currently a challenge to the public — for every dollar donated, it will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $10,000. A legitimat...
Business Continuity Planning is an eight-hour, instructor-led course designed to teach executive-level managers and small business owners how to develop a comprehensive and effective business continuity program. The course is planned for Wednesday, June 12 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 29, and a minimum of 20 registrations must be received by the deadline to confirm the class will be held. During the course, participants will learn about the business...
Students make the uphill trek during the seniors' sledding trip in the Bighorn Mountains last week....
For raising the second-highest amount of money for Pennies for Patients, the Hot Springs County High School junior class was given the opportunity to duct tape Vice Principal Curt Mayer to a wall in the high school commons area....
Students and their mothers enjoy a treat before school last Friday during the Lights On Moms and Muffins event. Tables were strewn with books as well, for some family reading ....
The National FFA Organization was founded in 1925 by agriculture teachers Henry C. Groseclose, Walter Newman, Edmund Magill and Harry Sanders in 1925 at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, as Future Farmers of Virginia. Originally named Future Farmers of Virginia, in 1928 it became known as Future Farmers of America, established by 33 students from 18 states, and in 1988 became the National FFA Organization, or simply FFA. In 1929, national blue and corn gold became the organization's official c...
Last Friday during their regular Voices assembly, Thermopolis Middle School students and teachers competed in a dance-off, with teams eliminated if they repeated any dance moves....
The 2019 Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department’s Fireman’s Ball is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16 at the VFW Club from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. This year Jerry Ward of Corpus Christi, Texas will return to provide the musical entertainment for the evening. The tickets are the key to an evening of dancing, spirits and gift certificates with values from $50 to $300. An invitation and tickets were sent out a month ago to area residents. Those who wish to attend should fill out and return ticket stubs with their donation to the fire hall, in the envelope pro...
Members of the Old West Quilt Guild are providing house themed quilts for families that are aided by Furnishing Hope and Habitat for Humanity Member Susan Turnbull said they received information about the project, giving the dimensions and other specifications for the quilts. Each is a 14” by 14” square depicting a colorful, imaginative, happy house. Squares are quilted and prepared to hang with either rings or pop tops in the upper corners. Labels are also attached with the quilters name, city, state and year completed, as well as ins...
