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Enrollment in the Hot Springs County District schools is on the rise. In April 2015, a total of 614 students were enrolled in the district. In April 2016, enrollment numbers have soared to 658. In over half of the grade levels, enrollment has increased. First grade enrollment increased from 40 to 48 students. Third grade enrollment has increased from 47 to 52. Fourth grade enrollment has increased from 39 to 54. Sixth grade enrollment has increased from 41 to 46. Eighth grade enrollment has...
According to the Wyoming Department of Education, the high school graduation rates in the state increased from 78.6 percent in 2012-13 to 79.14 percent for the 2014-15 school year. In Hot Springs County, the graduation rate increased from 77.6 percent in the 2013-14 school year to 81.8 percent in 2014-15. Hot Springs County High School Principal Scott Shoop said the school has made significant changes to rules and regulations that were often a negative factor in students staying in school. "We...
The Children's Resource Center seeks funds to help with their Dolly Parton Imagination Library reading program. Elizabeth Accurso, a classroom teacher at CRC, said Hot Springs County was the first county in Wyoming to adopt the program. "It's a program that allows kids from birth to age 5 to get a book sent to their house every month," she said. "That's 60 books before they begin kindergarten." Accurso said this is the fourth year the Children's Resource Center has participated in the program. I...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council, with Councilman Mark Nelson absent, approved providing $28,000 to the Thermopolis Golf Course. The money will come from what was previously set aside for a fountain project. Prior to approval of the funds, Councilman Tony Larson - who signed on to the Golf Board a few years back - provided information on increased usage of the course. The number of rounds played has gone from 5,598 in 2013 to 6,218 in 2014 and 6,356 in 2015. Revenue has also gone...
Aressa Goodrich performs a dramatic piece from the perspective of two lovers - Tony and Whitney - who have been in a car crash. Though both are revealed to be fatalities in the crash, the performance looks at what each character would do if their significant other were left unable to care for themselves....
John Sollo will be at Broadway Bygones Saturday, April 9 to evaluate antique items. John's area of expertise is furniture from 1870 to present, although his real love is "modern" furniture." John has authored books on antiques, owned an antique auction house in New Jersey, and has had several appearances on TV appraising antiques. Brought to town by Chamber of Commerce Director Meri Ann Rush and board member Barb Heinze, the chamber seized the opportunity to use John's visit as a fundraiser. "The chamber sold eighteen spots to people," Meri...
Hats, coloring and silly pictures were a part of the PreK Family Fun Night, Thursday evening at Ralph Witters Elementary, with a running theme of Dr. Seuss. The event gives kids and parents a chance to tour the school, Early Childhood Liaison Amy Ready said. This allows parents to know what the school has to offer, and familiarizes students with the layout so they're a bit more relaxed and ready to learn when they begin classes. Those coming into Kindergarten have some opportunities to get...
In 1916, a suspension bridge was built across the Bighorn River in Hot Springs State Park. Commonly referred to as “The Swinging Bridge,” it will get a new look for the evening hours in celebration of its 100 years. Park Superintendent Kevin Skates said the Kiwanis discussed the idea of putting lights on the bridge, and partnered with the Hot Springs County Historical Society, park staff and the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce to turn the idea into reality. Skates said the lig... Full story
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH) Board approved resolutions regarding a Specific Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax and formation of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital District. The Specific Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax is a one percent tax that would be a source of funding for renovation, construction, expansion, remodeling, furnishing and equipping of HSCMH. Cost for such is estimated at $16.4 million, which includes the $15.8 million cost and $675...
The Hot Springs County unemployment rate for the month of February was 5.6 percent, only .1 percent down from January’s percentage of 5.7. February 2015, however, had an unemployment rate of only 4.4 percent. The statewide decline in the oil, coal and natural gas industry is affecting a number of companies. One company in Hot Springs County tied to the oil industry said they had laid-off two individuals recently, while another said they had no layoffs. Other local companies in the oil i...
Hot Springs County High School FFA members plan to attend the State FFA convention April 4-7 in Cheyenne and Laramie. FFA advisor Britton Van Heule said there are 52 chapters in the Wyoming State FFA competing at the convention. Van Huele said there will be six teams competing in different categories from the Thermopolis FFA. The categories are meats, livestock, horse, sales, poultry and environmental and natural resources. “We’ve been practicing for quite awhile with the kids and this con...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital recently upgraded its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) capabilities, and though the system is not yet usable for patients it certainly means a lot in terms of the hospital's ability to serve the community. Director of Diagnostic Imaging Daryl Mathern said the former MRI was 15 years old and far beyond its longevity. There were issues getting parts for the aging equipment, but it was also not up to today's standard of care. Though the hospital board made the d...
Earlier this month, Police Chief Steven Shay announced before the Town Council that Sergeant Mike Chimenti was bidding farewell to law enforcement. As of Monday, Chimenti is officially off-duty, having tendered his resignation. This June would have marked his 42nd year. Shay said there is no doubt Chimenti dedicated his life to the department and to law enforcement in general for the town and the county. ""He stepped up to bat," Shay said, and did what was needed. Though Shay offered, Chimenti...
Main Street Thermopolis met Thursday to discuss an Eat & Shop Historic Downtown Thermopolis map, Oktobrewfest and a new ornament. Meri Ann Rush showed the committee an example of an Eat & Shop Historic Downtown Thermopolis map, explaining that the town used to have a downtown map with locations of businesses in the downtown area for the tourist season. Rush said she wants to revitalize the historic map for the summer to aid tourists and give downtown businesses more advertisement. The committee...
According to the Bureau of Reclamation, the forecasted amount of runoff from April to July is 350,000 acre-feet for Boysen Reservoir, just 64 percent of the 30-year average of 548,300 care-feet. Mahonri Williams, the chief of the Resources Management Division of the Wyoming offices of the Bureau of Reclamation, explained the snowpack conditions are considered when making the forecast, and the amount of snowpack in the mountains above Wind River and Little Wind River is lower than average for...
Monday at A Cut Above, John Zupan received his first haircut in five years from Beth Benavidez. Zupan chose to grow his hair out - enduring negative and positive comments - to donate it to Wigs for Kids. The organization provides hairpieces for children who have suffered hair loss, to help boost their confidence and self-esteem. Donated hair must be at least 12 inches long, and Zupan gave 14. He was joined by Krystal Spatol, a regular donor who gave 16 inches to bring her total to 140. An...
Kids of all ages will be able to celebrate Easter twice this year with two Easter egg hunts planned in Thermopolis. The first hunt will be at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center for children up to 10-years-old on Saturday, March 26. Children over 10 can volunteer to help with the hunt. The hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the center with toys and candies that are age appropriate. The second hunt will be on Easter Sunday, sponsored by the Thermopolis Lions Club, weather permitting. It... Full story
The Bobcat Speech and Debate team will be representing Hot Springs County High School at the National Speech and Debate Tournament this summer in Salt Lake City. Three seniors will be traveling to Utah in June after placing at the National Qualifiers Tournament in Riverton at Central Wyoming College last weekend. Kameron Olsen will compete at Nationals in Lincoln-Douglas debate after going undefeated at the qualifying tournament, finishing the weekend with an 8-0 record. Amanda Dinsmore and Eryn Ronbinson will take the National stage with...
According to a press release issued by Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH)board chairman Bill Williams, Robin Roling has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the hosptial, effective early in June of this year. The press release states that in the past four years under Roling’s leadership and full utilization of Health TechS3 resources, HSCMH has accomplished new benchmarks in financial management, patient satisfaction scores, new patient services and great relations with the hospital staff and local physicians. ...
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 95th Annual Banquet awarded the business of the year, the nonprofit organization of the year and the citizen of the year at Saturday's event. After a round of casino-like games at the "Casino Royale" themed event, attendees enjoyed a meal followed by raffles and the awards ceremony. The President's award, given by Chamber President Damien Oliver, was awarded to Meri Ann Rush, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. "Because of your...
Kurstin Turnbaugh convinced her mother, Esther Sharp, to move back to Thermopolis to open The Trails End Cafe. Sharp had been out of town with her husband who works on a pipeline for ten years, when Turnbaugh convinced her to make their lifelong dream a reality. "It had always been a dream of ours," Turnbaugh said. "I grew up in the restaurant business and my mom has done it all of her life." Sharp said she started out waiting tables and went on to manage several restaurants throughout her...
4-H youth from five counties attended the Wyoming Youth Leadership Education Conference in Thermopolis Friday and Saturday. Left to right, Katrina Twitchell (Big Horn County), Christian Nicholas (Washakie County), Remington Ferree and Spencer Axtell go skiing as part of a team building activity....
The first annual Spring a New Leaf 5K and Kids’ Run will be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hot Springs State Park. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. There will be a $10 entry fee as well as a pancake breakfast after the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. at The Shop. The 5K is designed for any fitness level. Participants can run, walk or roll at the event. The Kids’ Run will only be one mile. “We want to emphasize that it will be fun — not serious at all,” organizer Shannon Shaffer said. “One hundred per...
The American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life of Hot Springs County held their kickoff event Friday evening at the Armory. This year's theme is Paint Your World Purple. The kickoff event allowed attendees the opportunity to learn about the Relay for Life, sign up for a team and hear how everyone can help save lives. Jonathan Schmidt, community manager for Relay for Life, led the event. The evening included a dinner and a bonfire. Attendees wrote down adjectives on post-it notes that...
A male greater sage-grouse strut displays on a lek near Grass Creek Basin. During the spring, males gather on breeding grounds to strut their stuff to court females....
