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Did you have a teacher in the Hot Springs County School District that made an impact on your life? Did they encourage you to choose a particular career or life path? If so, please share with us at the Independent Record for an upcoming feature. Email a short explanation of which teacher, your graduation year and the impact they had on your life to reporter1@thermopir.com. You may also bring it to our office at 431 Broadway or mail to PO Box 31, Thermopolis, WY 82443....
The Community Federated Church will host a sale of cookies, candy and gently used shoes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the church. Those attending the sale can fill a container with delicious homemade cookies, candy and more, choosing as much as they like of whatever they like for only $8 per pound. Though this is the first year for the candy sale, it could turn into an annual event. Those who would like to donate gently used shoes for the sale can drop them by the church from now until...
On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Bobcat Speech and Debate team will be holding their annual Bobcat Invitational Speech Tournament. If anyone in the community is interested in judging for the tournament, there is no experience required. A short training session will be held that morning to explain the various events and what you need to look for as a judge. There are nine teams registered for the meet. If you are interested in judging, please contact coach Cindy Glasson at 307-331-0566. Breakfast and lunch will be provided....
The Tree Lot Sale Saturday at Thermopolis Middle School featured 20 trees, a variety of wreaths and other Christmas décor offered at silent auction. The sale is a fundraiser for the People for People Backpack Program, which provides kids in need with food to see them through the weekends. Judy Carswell, with People for People, explained they utilize donated trees and wreaths, many of which come from people throughout the year and then the remainder are purchased. The weekend before the sale,... Full story
People for People is a small group of volunteers that provide free meals every Sunday for those in need in Thermopolis. Judy Carswell said the group is down to eight teams that provide the meals, though 12 is optimal. “Our teams,” she explained, “consist of different entities in the community.” For instance, the team she’s on is the courthouse team; other teams might come from churches, the VFW or even a neighborhood. Meal recipients are mainly those who can’t get out, or may not be able to affo...
Signups for the 2016 Community Christmas Baskets are going on now at the H.O.P.E. Agency, 426 Big Horn, and The Help Center, Fifth and Arapahoe. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Dec. 9 with pickup of the baskets on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 642 Arapahoe. Nonperishable food donations may be left in the entryway at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations may be sent to Christmas Baskets, P.O. Box 950, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Vol...
Aaron Hansen and Ryan Slagle perform a hilarious duet that shows us what can happen when you press one for English. The pair, along with other members of the Drama Club, will be heading to their State Competition in Laramie on Dec. 1....
Have you done some fall cleaning and find you have a lot of clothing items in your closet that you’re just never going to wear again? All of those used clothing items can be brought to the upcoming clothing drive at Hot Springs County High School. The clothing may be dropped off at the high school before Dec. 7 with the clothing give-away to be held on Dec. 12 and 13. From 4-6 p.m., anyone may come and get free clothing with no limit on the items you may take. All sizes of clean, gently used items will be accepted....
If you are you still looking for that unique gift for that special friend or family member, well, look no further than the Last Minute Santa Shopping event at the VFW on Saturday, Dec. 3. Presented by Alpha Phi Sorority, from 9 a.m. til 2 p.m., you’re bound to find something among their 31 tables of vendors, with everything from baked goods to vintage items and everything in between. There will be jewelry, Scentsy, crafts of all kinds and chicken and noodles with a roll and brownie for lunch if you get hungry while you’re shopping. Santa wil...
Friday after school 4-H members Kaycee Stothart and Cody Mayfield help set up books for the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday. As a long standing tradition of community service 4-H members have helped the group prepare for the sale by moving the many boxes of books, carrying them to the tables and unpacking them....
When the turkey is down to nothing but sandwiches, it’s a good time to get started — or continue — with some holiday shopping. The Hometown Holiday event kicks of on Nov. 26, with many stores opening for early shopping at 8 a.m. as part of the Shop Small campaign. People can also take a “selfie” at participating businesses or participate in a scavenger hunt. A list of participating businesses will be at an information table at Storyteller. The Storyteller is also home to the Elf Tree. Those who...
The Jolly old Elf is just around the corner and so is the Annual Thermopolis Festival of Trees, Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Everyone is invited to come have dinner at 6 p.m. and then remain for the auction that begins at 6:30. Those who have reserved trees may begin decorating Monday, Nov. 28, but must be finished by Nov. 30. All proceeds from the festival are donated to the Thermopolis Community Fund, which helps various organizations throughout the year. Some of last...
Whether you’re all alone for Thanksgiving or just don’t feel like cooking, you are invited to the free Thanksgiving dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Sponsored by People for People and the Episcopal Church Women, dinner will include turkey, stuffing and all the salads and other goodies traditional Thanksgiving meals have. Dinner will begin at noon and run until 2 p.m. at the church at 642 Arapahoe. The meal is free, however donations are welcome....
Community members packed into the VFW Saturday evening for the dinner and auction which raised over $22,000 to benefit Shannon Myers. One of the many highlights of the night was when a saw, hand painted by Cindy Clancy, was purchased by Joe Arnold for $1,025. He donated the saw back to be auctioned off again. Karen Sinclair of Thermopolis Hardware purchased the saw, paying $1,000, and then gave it to Arnold. Showing off the saw is Kaylee Buckner with auctioneers John Holm and John Gerrells in...
FFA members, families and alumnus gathered at the fairgrounds Saturday evening for their Annual Harvest Moon Ball and 6th Annual Centurion Banquet. Centurian Ranch The Centurion Award is given to a family that has been on their ranch or farm for a minimum of 100 years. It all started in 1909 when John Grobowski purchased 112 acres of land on the upper Owl Creek. He had a herd of cows and put up his own hay to feed them. He was married several times and had a daughter, Theresa, in 1916. His last... Full story
Those who want to get an early jump on their holiday shopping, or who are looking for a unique gift or two, can check out the Beta Sigma Phi craft sale Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Thermopolis Middle School gymnasium. Ranae Baldes with the local chapter of the sorority noted 23 vendors have already signed up, but there are still some spots open. Vendors include a variety of people who have handcrafted items, as well as local retail distributors. Beginning at about 10 a.m., food...
A cookie jar auction and pig roast is slated for Saturday, Nov. 19 at the VFW to benefit Shannon Myers. Myers has been very ill the past two years and has undergone months worth of testing with still no definitive answer from doctors as to what is causing her illness. Proceeds from the auction will go to defray her medical expenses. Cookie jars or other donations may be dropped off at the VFW the 19th from noon until 6 p.m. when the auction begins. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Barb Kissel at 864-2298 or...
The Hot Springs County Drama Club will be presenting their Fall Showcase with performances Nov. 15, 17 and 18 in the school auditorium. The Fall Showcase features everything the students have been doing in preparation for the State Drama Competition in Laramie in December. You will be able to view their set designs, solo and duet scenes as well as the one act play “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” about a young girl sent to a ghetto during the holocaust and how she survived and grew through the friendships she made while there. Students hav...
When the turkey is down to nothing but sandwiches, it’s a good time to get started — or continue — with some holiday shopping. The Hometown Holiday event kicks of on Nov. 26, with many stores opening for early shopping at 8 a.m. as part of the Shop Small campaign. People can also take a “selfie” at participating businesses or participate in a scavenger hunt. A list of participating businesses will be at an information table at Storyteller. The Storyteller is also home to the Elf Tree. Those who... Full story
Those looking to add some green to their homes for the holidays can check out the People for People Backpack Program Tree Lot Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Thermopolis Middle School. Judy Carswell with People for People noted the sale is the fundraiser for the Backpack Program, which provides kids in need with food to see them through the weekends. The trees will be up for silent auction all day so people can come, look and bid. Carswell said it's amazing the amount of output she sees from the...
Recently the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thermopolis underwent a reorganization in leadership. Bishop Duane Maddock explained in the church, leaders are not paid, and therefore the leadership is reorganized roughly every five years. Because of the growth of the membership in the area of Thermopolis - known as the Thermopolis Ward, located within the Worland Stake - it was necessary to divide the ward to create the Owl Creek Branch. Maddock was called to serve as the bishop...
