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Next week, T.J. Schoenewald will travel to Laramie to compete in the 2017 State Senior Olympics. It's far from a first-time experience for him, having competed in the games 11 years. Schoenewald first heard about the event at a presentation for the Kiwanis given by Marion Bishop, who has also competed at the games in multiple years. Schoenewald, a Kiwanis member, decided he would give it a try when he hit 50 years old, the minimum age for competing. Prior to that, he had been participating in... Full story
Jennifer Cramer received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Chadron State College during the May 6 commencement in the Chicoine Center at the school. Cramer was also named to the spring 2017 President’s List, having earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Korey Smith, Katyana Springer and Elizabeth Rhodes were named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Central Wyoming College. Haylee Hoffman was the recipient of the 2016-17 Region IX Academic Award from Central Wyoming College. Gabrielle Leese and Bralter Stewart wer... Full story
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) Board of Directors conducted annual business meetings May 20 and 21 in Casper. All current WCHF officers were voted in for another four-year term. Plans were outlined for the fourth annual WCHF Honoree Induction and associated events, and the Class of 2017 WCHF Honorees was selected. Among those chosen from Region 8, which includes Hot Springs County, are Carl Obe Dockery and Ernest Nathan “Nate” Brown. The process of selection was begun by committees in...
On June 9 in Buffalo, at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Spring Convention, Jim Mischke was presented with his award as Outstanding Range Professional. Mischke was born and raised at Crofton, Neb., a small town of about 500 people. He said he spent a lot of time on a farm and ranch there. Though his parents, Helen and Cyrus, tried to teach him there was a better way to make a living than working a farm and ranch, Mischke strongly disagreed. Mischke said his great-grandfather was one of...
The Wyoming Coaches' Association recently announced the Coaches of the Year for the 2017 spring season, and Brenna Abel was named Assistant Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year. Abel, who resigned from the Hot Springs County School District this year, was born and raised in Worland, and has always called the Big Horn Basin her home. "I grew up as a rancher's daughter," she stated, "so Wyoming lifestyle is a way of life." The Social Studies teaching position came open at the high school in T... Full story
May saw a change in staff at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center, Lisa Pierce took over as director. Outgoing director Chanda Waddell, who moved to Indiana, worked at the facility through May. Pierce said she was lucky to have Waddell stay for those weeks, to help her get accustomed to everything before June 1. Since then, Pierce said everyone has gone out of their way to make her feel welcome. The staff has been very helpful, she said, and the clients have been great. Much of the...
The Wyoming Business Report has made their selection for this year's class of 40 under 40, those folks under the age of 40 who are making a real difference in Wyoming. This year, Jessica Lippincott, Education Director at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center was one of those chosen for the honor. The complete list includes those in architecture, hospitality, law, engineering, economic development and more from across the state. A call for nominations went out earlier this year and Levi Shinkle at the...
Hot Springs County High School upcoming senior, Koy Meyers will be heading to the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association (WHSRA) national qualifiers in Rock Springs this weekend after qualifying through 12 rodeos in April and May. Meyers and his team roping partner, Clay Reiner of Buffalo, are currently ranked 11th going into the competition and Meyers is ranked third in saddle bronc. His ranking in saddle bronc almost guarantees a trip to nationals, which will be held this year in Gillette, the... Full story
For A.B. Word and Barrie Lynn Bryant, their art is more than just a creative outpouring; it's a true partnership. It's also an interesting collaboration, combining painting with woodworking. The two will have been together for 25 years in October, and though the majority of those years have seen them in Wyoming, Bryant actually started in photography, and Word in graphite portraits, though both worked in Little Rock, Arkansas. Word explained it came to a point when they grew tired of the area,...
People from Thermopolis may already know Pete Weisbeck, have heard of someone who has had a home built by him, or he might even have built their home. However, the past several months have seen a different passion for Weisbeck – building a drift boat. Weisbeck bought the book "Drift Boats and River Dories" by Roger Fletcher a couple years back and "fell in love with it." Fletcher, he said, measured a bunch of old boats from the 1940s. "I had to study this book for two months, to find out how t...
Milton Schenk was recently recognized by the Wyoming Senior Medicare Patrol and Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc. in his volunteer position where he will be helping Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud, abuse and errors with outreach and education activities. Schenk was recognized during National Volunteer Week, April 23-29. Remington Ferree has been named to the 2017 duPont/Krieghoff All-State Team by the National Sporting Clays Association. Selection is based on wins, state shoot score and total shoot performance. Hot...
Thermopolis Middle School Principal Breez Longwell Daniels has been selected as Wyoming's 2017 National Distinguished Principal (NDP). Kenny Jones, Wyoming Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals (WAEMSP) executive director, and Mitch Craft, Wyoming's 2016 NDP, made the announcement Monday morning in the commons in front of TMS staff and students. "This award is possible because of all of us," said Daniels as she accepted the honor. She reminded staff and students that their hard... Full story
Jeb Schenck – Chasing Light, is the newest exhibit at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, opening Jan. 27.The one-man show, which runs through May 7, features about 60 photos in both black and white and color that Schenck has taken over the last 10 years. The show will fill two of the Nic's galleries, the Bordewick and Durham. Schenck said the majority of the shots are landscapes, but there are some wildlife photos included. "I'm working on filling my wildlife portfolio," he said. "Most of w... Full story
The Board of Trustees of Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, recently announced Margie Molitor, FACHE, accepted the permanent position of CEO beginning Jan. 1. In June Molitor was brought in as the interim CEO by HealthTechS3, which contracts with the hospital, following the resignation of Robin Roling. Molitor began her career as a registered nurse, and was a chief nursing officer for 14 years followed by 12 years as a CEO. She earned her nursing degree from South Dakota State University in Brookings in 1984, and worked for Banner Health...
If you happen to be at the Hot Springs County Senior Center for lunch, more than likely you're going to see Florence Daugherty, better known as "Toots," working. At 95 years old, Daugherty has been helping out at the center for over 20 years. She recalled coming to Thermopolis when she was 68, though she was born in Hot Springs County and her parents, Jesse and Grace Walker, were the first people married in the county. Born at Sunnyside, Daugherty grew up there and attended the Lucerne school....
Recently, Kaila Jones placed fifth in the Open Class A Bikini division of the Yellowstone Classic. Jones said the Classic is a bodybuilding competition, where athletes train in different divisions, including Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique, Classic Physique and Bikini. She further explained competitions like Figure are judged more on muscle and how cut a person looks, whereas Bikini is focused more on the softer side, and not so focused on muscle. However, she pointed out "they still want you...
Carllena Farman, who served in the United States Army from 1981-89 — honorably discharged as a Specialist E4 — and who underwent triple-bypass surgery earlier this year, is still in need of financial assistance. Fellow veteran Jeff Dierks noted a fundraiser for Farman was held in August. Proceeds from that event have helped, but they are dwindling. Farman, who has lived in Thermopolis since 1991, has had some setbacks health-wise and has not yet been able to return to work. She is only abo...
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kummerfeld are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan, to Nolan Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Fraser of Moorcroft, Wyo. Megan is a 2001 graduate of Hot Springs County High School and a 2009 graduate of the Denver School of Nursing. She is currently employed as an RN for Campbell County Hospital in the Ob department. Nolan is a 2003 graduate of Moorcroft High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Wyoming. He is employed by HDR Engineering in... Full story
Kaylee Groh and Benjamin Crosby were married on August 20, 2016, in the Bighorn Mountains. Kaylee is a Hot Springs County High School graduate. Her parents are Rick and Kathy Groh of Thermopolis. Benjamin is a Hot Springs County High School graduate. His parents are Fred and Joleen Crosby of Thermopolis. The couple resides in Buffalo, Wyo. An open house reception for friends and family will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at Stones Throw Restaurant.... Full story
Joseph Hampton is sworn in by Judge Robert E. Skar. Hampton will join Messenger and Overfield as a criminal defense practice lawyer. Originally from Rock Springs, he attended the University of Oregon School of Law, and chose the career path because of a strong desire to uphold the justice system and ensure fair process for defendants. He is also a Specialist E4 in the Army Reserves, and enjoys kayaking, racquetball, hiking and skiing....
Sunday in Casper, 49 men and four women from across the state were inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Among them were three men from Hot Springs County, two of whom were honored posthumously. Joe Campbell Joe Campbell said he wasn't really aware of the Cowboy Hall of Fame awards until last year, noting this is the third year for it. Though nominated by his family last year, unbeknownst to him, he wasn't selected. His wife, Barbara, noted the nomination carries over to the following...
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners' Garden of the Month for September goes to Christopher and Jennifer Paris. Though recent hail destroyed plenty of their garden, much of their raspberries survived....
Darlene Doak, a traveling nurse currently working in Thermopolis, has submitted her artistic quilt in the Row by Row quilt contest and it is on display at Gooseberry Garden Quilt Shop. The Row by Row Home Sweet Home Experience is like a shop hop for quilters. Participants visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Quilters then combine eight of the rows to create a unique quilt that represents the fun they had traveling around throughout the summer...
7 graduate of Hot Springs County High School, Tori Anderson, will soon be seen on the small screen, having been cast in the new ABC television series, “Downward Dog.” Anderson is currently attending college at the University of Pittsburgh after transferring from the University of Wyoming. She is handling a double major, one in theatre and one in English writing, all while rehearsing for the school’s fall production as well as filming for the television show. Anderson said, “I realized the inc...
Laughlin Potvin and Ryan Drake were married Aug. 27, 2016, at Sunburst Lodge on Casper Mountain with the Rev. Nabil Nour officiating. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Barbara Potvin, of Payson, Ariz., and was given in marriage by her parents. The groom is the son of Guy and Beth Drake, of Chandler, Ariz. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Payson Unified High School in Payson and a 2014 graduate of Northern Arizona University with a BS degrees in dental hygiene and biomedical sciences. She is... Full story
