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The smell of tacos, burgers and kettle corn filled the air. The sun was shining and the music bounced off buildings downtown while the sound of shouts, cheers and basketballs bouncing off the pavement marked yet another successful 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Thermopolis. After the rock and mud slides in the canyon last week, there was some concern whether or not the canyon would re-open in time for teams from the south side of the state to get here. Fortunately, crews got the road open and...
The Thermopolis Town Council approved spending an additional $9,123.50 on an updated WYOLink dispatch console for the Law Enforcement Center. WYOLink is a statewide digital network that connects police, fire, other agencies and emergency agencies. The current system is being replaced because it is out of date compared to most of the rest of the state, but the new system should last the town 15 to 20 years according to information from Motorola, who maintains the equipment. The board also approved the renewal of the IT contract with Mike...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners signed a proclamation on Tuesday afternoon naming the road into the new airport “Manning Road,” after late commissioner Frank Manning. Commission chair Brad Basse said one of the last things Manning did as a commissioner was review the submittals by the various engineering companies interested in constructing the new airport, recommending GDA Engineering as the contractor. The board agreed naming the road after Manning was a good way to honor his work on the...
Howard Samelson and Deb Tudor were named board members to serve on the Main Street Thermopolis board during their meeting May 28. Both were unanimously voted into the positions following recent board resignations. The board also discussed planting flowers in pots downtown. Currently, flowerpots located in the downtown district are almost all empty except for those being filled by local businesses. The Main Street board is trying to coordinate filling those pots. Chamber Director Meri Ann Rush...
David Hicks, 45, was given 21 to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to felony third-degree sexual assault without inflicting sexual intrusion or bodily injury, and felony abuse of a vulnerable adult. County Attorney Jerry Williams asked the judge for the max sentence for both crimes; thirteen to 15 years for felony third-degree sexual assault and eight to 10 years for felony abuse of a vulnerable adult, to run consecutively. “It’s one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen on a tape,” Williams said. The main point of evidenc...
Correction Danielle Yarrington was inadvertently left off the scholarship list as a recipient of one of three Council of Catholic Women scholarships. On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire calls Saturday, May 23 8:35 p.m. Firefighters responded to a call about a smell of smoke at 150 East Arapahoe. Friday, May 29 1:06 p.m. Firefighters re...
We hear about it every day. A woman bought a car online and paid a $500 deposit only to find out the car never existed, and her money is gone. A man wired money to his son’s attorney only to find out his son hadn’t even been arrested, and his money is gone. A person bought a thoroughbred work dog only to find out the dog doesn’t exist, and their money is gone. Police chief Steve Shay explained it best. He said there is a high chance the people running internet and phone scams will never be caught. The reason? Local authorities don’t have th...
A representative of the Set Free Church seems to want the Law Enforcement Center rules changed to suit himself and some family members of inmates of our local jail. Someone should remind him, our jail is not a WalMart, open 24/7 for a reason. Possibly the inmates could have used his ministering before they committed their crimes. Then they might be on the outside, not incarcerated....
Four terms good to know before you grow tomatoes are “determinate, indeterminate, heirloom and hybrid” to ensure you get what you want. 1. Determinate, also known as plum or bush tomatoes, are compact and useful for small spaces or short-season gardens. Bush tomatoes are bred to stop growing around 3-4 feet tall. All the fruit usually ripens within a two-week period making this a good choice for canning or preserving. Additionally, Roma tomatoes, also in this category, are used for making paste, sauce and drying because they are meaty and usu...
Along with dinner, games, prizes and auction items, Nancy Darland chooses a beautiful rose which was available for purchase at the Pheasants Forever banquet Saturday....
The eighth annual Hot Spot Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 5 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Youth are encouraged to bring their prospect beef, heifers, swine and lambs to the show, which begins at 1 p.m. Livestock weigh-in and entries for livestock exhibitors begin at 10 a.m. The Joey Mahoney Peewee Showmanship is free to all exhibitors 7 and under. There will be cash prizes for all peewee participants. Belt buckles and cash prizes for champion beef, lamb and hogs will be awarded. Cash prizes go to all class winners. The...
Shayla Hansen is the new Gottsche Wellness Director. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Kinesiology degree, is an ACE Personal Trainer, and certified to perform Functional Movement Screens. Hansen grew up in Yoder, Wyo. where she participated in numerous sports. Fitness has been a big part of her life and she enjoys showing others how fun and rewarding it can be. She will be offering free personal training sessions at Gottsche through June for limited slots. Her goal is create...
Katherine Spatol of Cheyenne, Wyo. and the late Theodore Spatol and Kenneth, and Lesli Person Fitzgerald of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Robert and Debra Grimes of Lorton, Va. are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Lisa Spatol is a graduate of Hot springs County High School in Thermopolis, Wyo. and a graduate of LCCC of Cheyenne, Wyo. She is employed with Advanced Dental of Cheyenne, Wyo. as a dental hygienist. Brandon Grimes is a graduate of Sherman E. Burroughs High School in...
Alive at 25 is sponsoring a free defensive driving course Friday, June 5, at the Hot Springs County Annex building from 12:30-5 p.m. The course is designed for ages 15-25. You can register online at aliveat25.us. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID (if available). Snacks and drinks may also be brought to the class. Students will receive a certificate of completion immediately following the successful completion of the course....
Robert Lee Richter, 60, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Hot Springs County Hospital after battling cancer. Born November 12, 1954, in Scottsbluff, Neb., he was one of four sons born to Robert LaVern and Patricia Ann (Patterson) Richter. During high school he played football as a punter and kicker being able to kick 60 yards. In basketball he played in the 1974 championship. Following school he entered the US Army serving in Frankfurt, Germany, Hanau, Duran and stateside for a total of 14 years. While still in the service he married Gladys Mari...
The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund recently awarded $195,678 to 30 cultural organizations around the state at their recent grant review board meeting held in Pinedale. Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation was awarded $8,000 for the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival scheduled for August 1-2. This grant round was very competitive with 45 grant applications requesting essentially $1 million in grant support....
Thirteen Hot Springs County children were awarded scholarships to attend a “Local Only” Kids’ Dig on June 12 at the Warm Springs Ranch and Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Director, Jessica Lippincott, of the Big Horn Basin Foundation collected nominations from teachers at Risen Son Christian School, Ralph Witters Elementary and Thermopolis Middle School. Board Members of the Big Horn Basin Foundation selected the following students to receive the scholarships: Ethan Yarrington, Anthony Sword, Samantha O’Brien, Waikeli Balstad, Kalli Blanford, Kianna M...
Brad Cline from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services June 11 at the Hot Springs Museum from noon-2 p.m. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Cline can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Please contact Cline at 307-250-3890 for more information, or to schedule an appointment....
Bryce Harvey and Dylan Shaffer move a bench which was dedicated to the late Peggy Shaffer. Peggy Shaffer was a Hot Springs County native from 1946 to 2012. Britton Van Heule said the Ag students at Hot Springs County High School built the bench after Ed Schaffer asked him to do so. The bench rests behind the old school building at the Museum Annex on Broadway Street....
Carl Jones of Ralston recently brought his miniature donkey to Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center to visit with residents....
Coaches, teams, friends and family gathered last week to celebrate the accomplishments of sports and activities at Hot Springs County High School and witness the induction of the 2015 Hall of Fame. Each sport, from football to volleyball, wrestling and cheerleading as well as the music department and speech and debate team gave a recap of their individual seasons before the Hall of Fame ceremony. Allen Bucher Inducted into the Hall of Fame for Male Athlete, was 1980 graduate Allen Bucher, a...
After weeks of clouds and rain, the sun came up Saturday to shine on the Thermopolis Golf Club for the three-person scramble. Low score and first place for the day went to the team of Ethan Brooks, Bob Ryan and Kevin Skates with a 56. Second place, with a score of 57, went to Matt Mason, Kevin Simpson and Lindsay Simpson. Following in third place was the Bjorhus family team of Dana, her father Donnie and her grandfather Duane, with a score of 64. Brett Bury, Steve Bury and Frank Toth scored a...
Young ladies from Wyoming and surrounding states will be participating in the Third Annual Connie Combs Barrel Racing Clinic this weekend at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. World champion barrel racer and seven-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier, Combs is the only person to win the WPRA World Championship on a stallion. Combs now spends much of her time training some of the best barrel horses on the rodeo circuit and girls participating in the clinic will be receiving hands-on training...
Public comment is being accepted until June 29, on the Boysen Reservoir Resource Management Plan/Environmental Assessment and Boysen State Park Master Plan draft preferred alternative. The plan and preferred alternative will guide management of recreation and natural resources at the state park. The preferred alternative was developed through a planning process which included a series of steering committee meetings, community meetings, and community outreach. Under the preferred alternative future development is based on a moderate increase in...
Fifth grade students from Thermopolis Middle School held their DARE graduation ceremony last week in the auditorium. DARE coordinator, Cindy Magelky, led her final graduation as she is retiring from the program after 27 years of teaching children to say no to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The following students graduated from the program: Mr. Strenger's Class Austin Barral Draven Morgan Kael Berg Ryan Mosser Mariah Brooks Kaidy Randall Jim Christensen Gunner Schepker Julie Johnson Michael Slagle...
