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Thank you all for coming here today. Will anyone with small children or sensitive hearing please cover their ears. (Jim lash says runners to your mark, get set, bang) I want to apologize right away for the vast use of symbolism, analogies, or allusions, along with many pop culture references and any inside jokes that we as a class are apart of. I will do my best to keep it appropriate and comprehensible for all: for example the symbolism behind the starter pistol has many different approaches....
Welcome family, friends, and Hot Springs County High School class of 2015. As Paul Ryan once said, "every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together." Throughout high school, our class was able to work together to achieve many things.. Now, I would like to recognize some of these successes. If I name an accomplishment that you have participated in or plan to in the future, please stand up. •Drama club 4 peat state champions. •The aw...
Thirty-four seniors will be in cap and gown when the Hot Springs County High School Class of 2015 celebrates graduation with commencement exercises Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. Co-valedictorians Vinchinzo Hinojos-Castle and Dakota Jeffs will each provide a brief address, as will salutatorian Haylee Hoffman. Hinojos-Castle’s high school activities include track, football and wrestling. He was named four time All Conference Wrestler, All State Wrestler and Regional Wrestling C... Full story
Community members gathered at Thermopolis Middle School Monday to hear about the progress of the Hot Spring State Park Master Plan. Wyoming State Parks officials still say the plan is in the developmental phases, with three different routes the master plan can be built towards. In each of the plans, there is one thing in common -- the goal of updating how water is used in the park. “One of the main reasons people come to the hot springs is for the mineral waters and we want to continue that,” state parks spokeswoman Tina Bishop said. Part of th...
Two people hunting bear near Grass Creek and Carmichael Draw found an overturned four-wheeler with a body stuck between it and the ground. Lan Price, 53, was killed by the injuries he sustained following an ATV accident. Although the time of death is uncertain, Price died some time between the last time he was seen on May 6 and when he was found May 10. Law enforcement officers believe Price had been hunting for antlers when his off road vehicle overturned. Search and rescue and the Hot Springs County Coroner assisted in recovering the...
The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) recently honored Tobi Homi, administrator at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center (TRCC) as a 2015 recipient of the ACHCA Eli Pick Facility Leadership award. Homi is just one of 227 recipients of the award which amounts to the top 17% of administrators in the country. The award has taken Homi three years to win, taking into consideration facility survey data, health care, fire safety and complaint surveys as well as top...
Council for Educational Travel, USA (CETUSA) is seeking host families in Thermopolis to open doors to their homes, their communities, and their hearts for international high school exchange students. Hot Springs County High School has indicated their willingness to accept the exchange students being placed in volunteer host families for a semester or an academic year. CETUSA exchange students carry their own insurance and bring their own spending money. Joyce Wiley, CETUSA coordinator, makes the arrangements for their high school acceptance...
Thermopolis native Lacey Mills has been named Outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse 2015 in Las Vegas at Centennial Hills Hospital. Mills, a 2002 Hot Springs County High School graduate, was nominated by her coworkers at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas. Centennial Hills is the newest level three NICU hospital in Las Vegas. Following high school, Mills attended Central Wyoming College to become a registered nurse. After earning her associates degree, Mills moved to Las Vegas with...
Residents of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County have a unique opportunity to be an advocate for the children of our community who need it the most. The Court Appointed Special Advocate, CASA of the Fifth Judicial District, serves abused and neglected children by providing them with someone who will support them through the scary halls of the court system and the frightening changes that can go on inside the family unit during times of crisis. As of last December, the CASA program was serving 58...
The much anticipated 32nd Annual WYO Quarter Horse Ranch spring sale will be filling the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds this weekend with nearly 100 head of premium stock for sale. Bill and Carole Smith began the spring sale in 1983 and it has been so successful over the years the couple added a fall sale to their agenda 15 years ago. With buyers from all over the U.S. and abroad, it has become one of the premier horse sales in the country. The event kicks off with the Parade of Geldings on...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners covered a lot of ground at their meeting on Tuesday, including a report from Youth Alternatives Director Barb Rice, information on replacing the floor in the fair building and a request from the Weed and Pest District for mosquito intervention for the season. Rice told the commissioners there are currently seven youth in the program and she has been coordinating community service projects for them each week Most of the students in the program are required by...
An increase of $25,000 will be added to the town's roads budget in order to make repairs to many of the streets falling apart around town. The main street council members are concerned with the future of is 14th Street, which has slowly unraveled and is currently lined with potholes filled with gravel. However, the roads may be filled with asphalt when 1st and 2nd streets are repaired and asphalt trucks are on scene. The roads budget is now $100,000. The town council also approved a firework...
Jeff Dittmer is in his 30th year of working as the horticulturist at Hot Springs State Park. "You name it, I grow it," he said. And Dittmer said that he had enjoyed his time working here, at one of the few parks in the state that grows their own flowers. Many parks buy their flowers, and some local areas get the leftover flowers from Hot Springs State Park. In fact, Dittmer said the state park has never bought flowers, having grown our own flowers since the rock wall was constructed in the 30's...
Army Pvt. Jonathon P. Burrows has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, Ga. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy and more. Burrows is the son of Derrick Burrows and Shelly Burrows....
During the Retail Committee Meeting Friday, members considered getting the Pageant Days parade route changed to make the parade go through the park. As the majority of events already go on in the park, committee members listlessly agreed moving the parade from downtown to the park is sensible. However, Dan Herdt pointed out that although he agrees with the change, some retailers might not. “It’s not going to gain the retailers much to start on Senior Avenue and end in the park,” Herdt said. Chamber of Commerce Director Meri Ann Rush said she w...
Wyoming State Parks Employees and local officials are looking for community support in creating the Hot Springs State Park Master Plan. Representatives from the state will present alternative plans for the park, which have been in the works for months. The plans will outline the long range and comprehensive water use and management, recreational use and desires for the park, along with resource protection and future partnership development in the park. When the plan is completed, the park should have a comprehensive outline for future growth...
Four generations of the Milek family came to the Thermopolis Gun Club Range Sunday to have a private preview of the new range sign and Bob Milek Memorial Plaque. Pictured, left to right, are Monte Love, Heather Love, Dorothy Milek, Donny Love, Barbara Milek, Colton Blakesley, Karsten Milek, Debbie Milek, Bob Milek Jr., Becky Kersten, Brandon Blakesley, Jennie Blakesley and Morgan Blakesley. A public Open House is planned for July 4....
May 11-14 has been chosen as Spring Clean-up for Thermopolis. All residents and business owners are being asked to clean up their property in preparation for the upcoming tourist season. The town will have staff members available to assist people with cleanup during the week. Property owners are being asked to clean the sidewalk in front of their businesses. The town street sweeper will also be operating during these days to remove debris from the street. People are being asked to place all debris from the cleanup in sturdy boxes or heavy-duty...
The Imagination Station Preschool and Learning Center is currently starting enrollment for the fall. Ciley Andreen, an educator with 18 years of experience, is offering the new preschool program to families who want an additional option to preschool education in Thermopolis. “Kids learn more through music and movement,” Andreen said. Andreen explained that she encourages a fun and playful learning experience for her students. She also focuses on a curriculum that aligns with state standards and includes a handwriting without tears approach to...
Hot Springs County Assessor Shelley Deromedi has released estimated values for the county for 2015. Deromedi lists two different estimates, the first based on estimated production from the Minerals Tax Division, which is based on actual Severance Tax reporting. That estimated valuation brings the valuation of the county up by 1.23%, or $230,368,132. That number is reached basing the oil production during 2014 at $167,159,821, up .65% and gas production for 2014 at $399,034, down 9.1% The second...
The Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center is currently without a director after the resignation of Ross Rhodes. Rhodes tendered his resignation to the museum board April 28. At this time, there is no interim director and the employees and volunteers are managing things at the museum with the board overseeing operations. There have been no changes in visiting hours for the museum....
Wyoming resident big game hunters are reminded the deadline to submit applications for limited quota deer, antelope and elk licenses is June 1. All big game applications must now be made online. They must be made by midnight (MST) on the deadline date. Apply online at wgfd.wyo.gov. Hunters who have questions about applying online or need assistance can call the Game and Fish at 307-777-4600....
Members of the Ralph Witters Elementary crew include, left to right, Jessyca Rodriguez, Cindy Wallingford, Heather Jones and Ashley Muller....
Members of the high school staff include Holly Love and Tami Redland....
Thermopolis Middle School staff includes Janalyn Sharp, Cindy Matney and Jean Anderson (picture alone)....
