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The Thermopolis Future Farmers of America chapter had their 76th yearly banquet Monday, where both students and other community members were given awards for their dedication to working with and promoting FFA. FFA Advisor Britton Van Heule said that the students made the night possible. But in addition to the work done by the students in order to make the FFA banquet a good experience, without FFA alumni and other community members help – very few of the activities, events and experiences t...
The last day of school is approaching and there are many events planned to culminate the year including: Thursday, May 14 the Risen Son Christian School will be filling the auditorium for their spring concert. It will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to everyone. Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) will be having their Field Day on Friday, May 15 at the high school track. Fun and games begin at 9 a.m. The high school music department will be having their annual POPS Concert on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m....
Riley Shaffer, left, and Eric Bleak tear their shirts off to reveal comic book themed T-shirts during the middle school election speeches Friday. Members of Thermopolis Middle School have elected new student council officers for the 2015-16 school year. Results include: President, Tyler Kay; Vice President, McKenna Bomengen; Treasurer, Jarron Mortimore; Secretary, Cole Collins; Historian, Madeline Stam; 8th grade Class Representative, Hunter Bartholomew; 7th grade Class Representative, Hardy...
In honor of "Bobcat Acts of Gratitude Day" (or appreciation day) at Hot Springs County High School, Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Emery worked with a group of students to refresh the peace garden on the North side of the high school. Pictured in the garden are, back row, left to right, Shaynie Bauer, Jesse Taylor, Bret Nicodemus, Keegan Robbins and Aaron Taylor. Front row, Kaili Johansen, Hannah Ozman and Jennifer Emery....
The annual Wyoming Reads celebration for first graders will take place in Thermopolis Monday, May 18. The celebration will include the distribution of books to first graders at Ralph Winters Elementary School, Risen Son Christian School and home school students by Hot Springs County Library representatives. A fairytale about “The Good Queen Sue,” a tribute to Sue Jorgensen, in whose memory the event was established, will be presented. During the celebration, each student receives a hardback book of their very own, donated by the Sue Jor...
Brad Cline, representative from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services Thursday, May 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hot Springs County Museum. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, claims or VA healthcare. For more information, contact Cline at 307 250-3890....
Destination Imagination team Pretty Little “DI”ers will be holding a Potato Bar dinner Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the VFW. All proceeds from the event will go to pay for travel expenses to help members attend Global Finals in Tennessee May 20-23. The group won first place at the Wyoming State Tournament in Sheridan April 11 with their Scientific Challenge, Making Waves. For more information, call 864-3621....
Abigail Flowers and Bella Hueble sing a song during their graduation from the Children's Resource Center on Tuesday. The graduates will be starting kindergarten in the fall at Ralph Witters Elementary....
TOPS 215 Thermopolis best loser for the month of April was lost 8.2 pounds. The runner-up had a 4.4 pound weight loss. There were seven members with honorable mentions and perfect attendance. TOPS meet every Tuesday downstairs in the Community Church at 244 North Sixth Street with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m....
Stormy Fanning will be holding a book signing Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Storyteller. Her books, Heart Full of Trouble and Can’t Hardly Breathe, will be available for signing....
Jean-Luc Willson attentively follows the instructions Amanda Roberts gives for creating a origami penguin while Neil Douglas observes his techniques. Origami is the art of transforming paper by folding into a finished sculpture often associated with Japanese culture....
The high school band and choir returned from their Music in the Park competition in Denver this week with a second place finish for the band and a fourth place finish for the choir. But music director Dustin Olsen said the groups were much closer to winning then they appeared. In each category teams are scored points from two judges. Each judge can give a team up to 95 points, for a total of 190 possible points. Thermopolis’ band finished with 189 points. “Cody High School won with 189.5 points,” Olsen said. “We were only half a point away from...
The Thermopolis Future Farmers of America Chapter will be having their annual banquet Monday, May 18 at Hot Springs County High School. Dinner will be served in the high school agriculture shop at 6 p.m. with an awards presentation to follow in the school auditorium. FFA Advisor Britton Van Heule said a big part of the night is recognizing people who have helped. “We use the banquet to thank the community for what they do,” he said. Students run the banquet and decide on the awards, Van Heule said, making the event a focus on the tee...
Thermopolis Middle School band and choir members perform at their Pops Concert....
Hot Springs County High School teachers and staff showered students with felicitations during the Excellence Awards Friday in the high school auditorium. Students were recognized for their work ethic, intelligence, attention to detail and athletic skills. The following awards were given: Top English I Student: Stormy Cox. Honorable Mention: Emmie Coyne, Haley McDermott, Wyatt Wright, Shianne Yarrington, Mary Ryan and Daniel Leonhardt. Outstanding English II Student: Shayna Bauer. Excellence in...
Graduating seniors for the Class of 2015 gathered in the high school commons on Tuesday evening for the annual Scholarship Night. Over $160,000 in scholarships were awarded from local organizations, businesses, colleges and individuals. In addition to the scholarships, Darby Abbott was named Outstanding Girl, 2015 and Logan Kay, Outstanding Boy, 2015. Student Council: Logan Kay, Avery DeVries Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation: Logan Kay Eastern Star: Logan Kay Lions Club:...
The next meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society will feature “Wyoming National Bank Notes, with emphasis on the Bighorn Basin Banks.” Dr. Peter Huntoon, a former geology professor at the University of Wyoming, will present the program focusing on banks and notes from the Bighorn Basin and the historic bankers who signed them. Between 1863 and 1935, national banks issued paper money with the name of the bank and signatures of the bank officers. First National Bank of The...
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Ralph Witters Elementary kindergarten students visited Lucy's Sheep Camp last week as part of their science class lifecycle unit. The ranch, run by Billie Jo Norsworthy, has been doing an educational unit with the kindergartners for eight years. Other grades have also benefitted from visiting the ranch. Kindergarten teacher Bethany Webber said the students go out to the farm in order to give them an out of classroom experience they can take back and learn from. "They're learning what animals...
These final few weeks of school for students in Hot Springs County School District No. 1 are full of activities and events. Baccalaureate will be held Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony. Seniors will receive their scholarships on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Scholarship Night will be held this year in the high school commons. Thursday, May 14 the Risen Son Christian School will be filling the auditorium for their spring concert.... Full story
Henry Nyhus swings a lasso above his head while playing a game during the Spring Craft Fair in the fair building Saturday....
The Thermopolis Gun Club is sponsoring a Bowling Pin Shoot on Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Thermopolis Gun Range. Entry fees will be waived for Moms. Bring your handguns and ammo....
Destination Imagination team Pretty Little “DI”ers will be holding a variety of fundraisers to help members attend Global Finals in Tennessee May 20-23. A Potato Bar dinner is scheduled for Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the VFW. All proceeds from the event will go to pay for travel expenses. For more information, call 864-3621....
A Babes and Mother’s Day event will be held Saturday, May 9 featuring dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new fetal heart monitor at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. at The Bar-N’, 352 Bar None Drive. Call Linda at (805) 448-1321 to RSVP for the event. Members and guests are welcome....
Have you given your mom a few wrinkles? Bring her to Big Horn Federal on Tuesday, May 12 between 6:30-8 p.m. for a free facial in honor of Mother’s Day. Hypoallergenic products will be used. Refreshments will be available. The event is sponsored by Cassie Hetzel and Ashley McLean. For more information contact McLean at 307 851-7067....
