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The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality recently received a request from DOWL, a surveying and planning company, on behalf of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, for State certification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for discharge of dredged or fill material into the Wind River, south of Thermopolis. The project is to stabilize a bank failure along the Wind River adjacent to the Upper Wind River campground. The segment is designated a Class 1 water, where point source discharges are prohibited except for...
Monday evening during a meeting of the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the board looked over the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19; the budget will be finalized and approved at the regular June meeting. Board chair Greg Willson noted the budget is about $8,000 down from last year, and Chamber Executive Director Meri Ann Rush further added last year saw a budget of about $149,000 and this year’s is about $141,000. Among the items seeing lower amounts budgeted are membership income, co-op advertisements, wage reimbursement, w...
Students from Ralph Witters Elementary get a close up look at the buffalo in the pasture in Hot Springs State Park. Prior to the trip, students learned about the animals' biology and history....
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to removing barriers for riders on the path to the freedom of the open road on a motorcycle. Starting this spring, motorcycle safety classes through WYDOT will now include an online component for a portion of the classroom learning. A three-hour online course is required to be completed 30 days prior to the class and replaces what was previously a Friday evening classroom session. The hands-on safety riding instruction will still require...
Supporting the Friends of the Hot Springs County Library can be as easy as pie through an upcoming fundraiser at Pizza Hut. On Sunday, May 27 from 5-9 p.m. 20 percent of profits at the restaurant will go to the Friends for the library. All members of the community are welcome....
The Thermopolis Independent Record office will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Our deadline for all display, classified and legal advertising for the May 31 edition will be Friday, May 25 by noon. Our deadline for editorial content will be Tuesday, May 29 by noon. Have a safe and fun weekend....
Friday at Thermopolis Middle School, sixth and fifth grade students were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year. These awards include one from each core in the subjects of Math, Reading, Writing, Science and Social Studies, as well as top students in other classes, winners of the Jessie Thompson Writing Contest and awards for citizenship, attendance and straight A's all four quarters. 6th grade awards: Jessie Thompson Writing Contest winners - first Porter McCumber, second...
Nina Webber is seeking re-election as Hot Springs County Clerk for her second full term. Webber was originally appointed by the County Commissioners to the clerk’s position in March of 2014, replacing Hans Odde. She was then elected in November, 2014 for a full term. Born and raised in Wyoming, graduating with a Bachelors degree from the University of Wyoming and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, Webber states, “Preparing for elections, budgets, working with people and problem solving is...
Among the candidates that will be on the Democratic ticket for Congress this year is Mark Harvey. Born in India, Harvey said his father was a missionary. When he was three, they returned to the United States; Harvey was born a naturalized citizen of the U.S. At 17, Harvey’s dad came to Riverton and he graduated from Riverton High School in 1967. Working ranches for 17 years, often with the sons of pioneers, Harvey said he “learned western ranch tradition in a hurry.” As to why he chose to run f...
One of the things we hear most often regarding Thermopolis and Hot Springs County is there are too many homes and businesses for sale creating the illusion that we are a shrinking community with little to offer folks thinking about moving here. Actually, the number of homes for sale has changed very little over the past couple of years and the prices have remained steady as well. The median listing price is currently around $169,000 with fixer-uppers starting around $30,000. Of course, there are the high-end homes, many with acreage attached,...
Lee Grimm gets into the groove during a hip-hop dance class at Thermopolis Middle School, taught by the University of Wyoming dance troupe....
It was definitely a learning experience last week as the middle school held an Ag Expo. Students learned the difference between horns and antlers and compared the size of a black bear skull with a grizzly. There were sheep shearing demonstrations, enormous bulls, a class on saddling and riding a horse as well as what sugar can do to your body. Of course, the most fun all day were the sack races and other competitions between the classes....
Valedictorian Haley McDermott Class of 2018, we are about to enter a new chapter of our lives, and lets be honest, we could use some advice. Of course, I could give you some traditional advice, like don't trip across the stage, but you already know that. So instead, here's a few words from Johnny Rider Jr. A mighty wind blew night and day It stole the oak tree's leaves away Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark Until the oak was tired and stark But still the oak tree held its ground While...
Elementary students had plenty to do during their annual field day....
It rains all weekend and then temperatures pop up into the high 70s or even 80s during the week. That’s called springtime in Wyoming where Mother Nature’s fickle moods make the grass grow like crazy along with the weeds. But, it’s also the perfect time to start planning for the heat of summer with your landscaping and do a few things now to ensure everything stays blooming and beautiful for the season. For instance, now is the right time to be pruning pine, fir and spruce. Trimming and shapi...
Jason Capelle, Paige Jones and Morgan Jones were among the many bouncing around in Knockerballs to the amusement of others during the Gottsche Wellness Summer Festival at Hot Springs State Park on Saturday. The park pavilion was home to plenty of live music, including Eric Kay. Other activities included plenty of vendors, 5k and one mile races and silent auctions....
Those interested in running for public office in Thermopolis and Hot Springs County have until Friday, June1 to toss their hat in the ring. As of Friday, May 25, for county offices, Daniel Webber is running for County Assessor, Jerry Williams for County Attorney, Nina Webber for County Clerk, Terri Cornella for Clerk of District Court, Mark Mortimore as County Coroner, Julie Mortimore is running for County Treasurer and Ron Jurovich for Magistrate of Circuit Court. Tom Ryan is the only person to sign on the dotted line to run for County...
