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County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon wants to make sure Thermopolis is prepared in the event the dam at Boysen Reservoir breaks, and over the next year will provide opportunities for residents to get informed about such an event. Gordon stressed that he has the utmost faith in the integrity of the dam, and in the Bureau of Reclamation, and he doesn't want to scare people but wants to make sure the community can get out of the way should something happen. The five-part process...
The Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at Whitt Field. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with completion starting at 6:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 7-14 will compete in four age divisions. All participants are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate. Participants will have a chance to show off their pitching, hitting and running abilities in this national skill competition. The all-around champion and first place winners in each age group will advance to the state competition in Riverton May 17....
During April's meeting of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, CEO Robin Roling noted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have started to provide reimbursement for physicians who provide care for patients with one or more chronic conditions. Examples of chronic conditions include: Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid), asthma, atrial fibrillation, autism spectrum disorders, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Last week, several of the Hot Springs County High School music students traveled for competition in Denver. The concert band earned a superior rating, concert choir earned an excellent rating, and the jazz band earned an excellent rating. Hot Springs County High School also earned the Espirit De Cor award for outstanding sportsmanship. This is the second time in 3 years the school has won this trophy. Courtney Yarrington also won a medal for outstanding jazz soloist. On Friday, April 29, the...
The future of Hot Springs State Park's Star Plunge may be in jeopardy, according to Star Plunge owner Roland Luehne. "With the new master plan that came out, they have every intention in the world to eliminate this facility," Luehne said. Luehne said the Star Plunge has been in the park for over 100 years, opening in 1900. His family has owned the establishment going on 42 years. Unlike the Teepee Pool and the Plaza Hotel, Star Plunge does not have a long-term lease plan, Luehne said. "We've...
Hot Springs State Park superintendent Kevin Skates presented the Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners with the Hot Springs State Park Master Plan on Tuesday. Commissioners commented on the importance of the plan, stating that it is in the best interest of the community. Commissioner Brad Basse said individuals that are upset over the master plan did not participate in any of the steering committee meetings. Chairman John Lumley praised superintendent Kevin Skates on his excellent work with...
Main Street Thermopolis met on April 28 to discuss Oktobrewfest, the PRCA Rodeo Dance and the new ornament. President Stefanie Gilbert said all of the music for Oktobrewfest has been lined up. "There is going to be a wide variety of music - from country to blues to rock," she said. "Everything's coming together." Vendor's letters were slated to be sent out on Monday. The planning for the PRCA Rodeo Dance is also underway. A request has been sent to the City Counsel to block off portions of...
In March, the Bureau of Reclamation issued a statement that showed the forecasted runoff from April through July as only 64 percent of the 30-year average - 350,000 acre-feet of the average 548,300. But what a difference a few weeks can make. Though the abundance of gray skies, along with cold rains and snows, can make life a bit miserable and have people longing for consistently sunny skies, it certainly has a measurable impact. In addition to seeing some more green around town and in the...
Recently, Hot Springs County partnered with WyT2/LTAP, the local tech transfer through the engineering department at University of Wyoming. Road and Bridge Supervisor Dave Schlager explained a study was done to establish some engineered speed limits on area roads. Through the study, Schlager said, it was determined East Sunnyside will remain with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour (mph). West Sunnyside's speed limit actually increased, he noted, going from 40 mph to 45. Along East River...
A third baby buffalo was born on April 28 in the Hot Springs State Park buffalo herd. She was named Mia after Mia Thermopolis from "The Princess Diaries." Mia must be bottle-fed because her mother was a first time mother who left her out in the pasture. This is not something that happens all of the time, but it does happen on occasion according to Jody Lange, the Hot Springs State Park Trades Technician. Visitors of the park will be able to see Mia in the pasture in mid-July....
Those attending the 77th annual Thermopolis FFA Banquet Monday evening enjoyed a milk can dinner at the Hot Springs County High School agricultural building, prepared and served by the Thermopolis FFA Alumni. The dinner was followed by an awards celebration in the school auditorium. Along with recognizing members on their accomplishments, those attending the ceremony enjoyed a slideshow of the chapter's year long activities and community service. Community, chapter and student development are al...
The Hot Springs State Park Master Plan public input open house meeting held on Monday evening divided the community on many key issues. The initial release of the draft document on April 18 included a chart with existing facilities and proposed facilities. Originally the chart included the two existing outdoor pools and the existing two indoor pools in the park with a proposal for only one indoor pool and one outdoor pool in the draft master plan. This would mean that one of the already... Full story
Fraud reports are regular occurrences in today's world. The ease of which those with malicious intent can access and exploit personal information means anyone can be a victim, whether it be students going online for research, grandparents looking at family pictures in their email or social media — even a county official. At around 9:30 a.m. Monday, a call came into dispatch from Hot Springs County Treasurer Julie Mortimore. Lieutenant Dan Pebbles with the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office sai...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council reviewed the budget for 2016-17. No motion was made to approve the budget at this time, as it was noted information regarding depreciation was currently not part of the document. The Council is expected to approve a first reading of the budget at their May 17 meeting. According to the information presented last night, there is: •$101,250 for Legislative/Executive •$181,600 for Clerk/Treasurer •$10,800 for Judge •$58,200 for Law •$85,900 for Town...
An emergency rock scaling project will focus on removal of 6-7 large rocks from a hillside above U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 and is scheduled to begin as soon as Thursday, May 5 in Wind River Canyon. The $41,000 rock scaling project, located about 10 miles south of Thermopolis at milepost 121.9, is dependent upon favorable weather, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation area maintenance supervisor Clint Huckfeldt of Thermopolis. The highway curve where the rocks are located inside Wind River...
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. Sheriff’s department Wednesday, April 27 10:44 a.m. A welfare check was performed on a female subject living on the Arapahoe Ranch. The subject was found to be fine, and it was recommended she contact her family. 8:01 p.m. A female subject requested assistance in removing a subject from her property. A m...
A sentencing hearing for Cody Shinost which was scheduled for Monday, May 2 in Hot Springs County Fifth Judicial District Court was continued. A new sentencing date has been scheduled for Monday, June 6. Shinost was found guilty by a jury in Washakie County District Court in Worland on Feb. 4 on three counts including, count one, aggravated vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of Madisen “Maddie” Price; count two, control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol resulting in serious bod...
Merlin's Hide Out fashions kick off the repurposed, hand-made fashion show hosted by Hot Springs County Museum Saturday, May 14. The fashion show will feature clothing beginning with the mountain man era up to fashions worn today. Barb Rice will be modeling her 1960's outfits along with others who will model handmade clothing including knitted, quilted, wool and leather wear. The show will also feature modern attire provided by Needful Things. Local jewelry maker Jennie Blakesley will provide...
The fourth annual P.E.O. Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Saturday May 7 at the Thermopolis Middle School commons. Judy Kenast said this year’s luncheon has sold out of tickets for the first time. “This year’s event will feature a Mother’s Day lunch placed on different place settings from ‘Whimsical’ to ‘Beautiful,’” Kenast said. The annual luncheon will feature a raffle, door prizes and live entertainment. The Philanthropic Educational Organization uses var...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting flow of information from the brain to the body. It has no known cause or cure, and symptoms vary from person to person depending on where the nervous system is affected. Symptoms include balance and gait issues, cognitive and sensory problems, fatigue, vertigo and dizziness, visual impairment and tremors. It generally strikes people between age 20 and 50, and women are diagnosed two to three times more...
Several local churches are sponsoring a Prayer Service in connection with the National Day of Prayer to be held, Monday, May 9 at 12:15 p.m. in Bicentennial Park next to the Independent Record. The public is invited to attend. President George Washington issued the first proclamation on February 19, 1795, calling upon Americans to set aside a Thursday in May for a national day of prayer and fasting. In 1988, a bill was introduced which fixed the annual National Day of Prayer at the first Thursday in May. It received broad bipartisan...
The Thermopolis Post Office is gearing up for the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 14. All food collected will go to four local pantries including People for People, Community Church, Risen Son Christian Church and River of Life Church. Watch for donation bags in your mail box next week. Food items should be nonperishable items, such as canned meats, soup, fruits and vegetables; and packaged nonperishables such as pasta, cereal, powdered milk. Food bags will be picked up May 14 during postal r...
Fourth grade teacher Toby Emery gives fourth grader Mari Ford an award and a high five during the Ralph Witters Elementary awards ceremony....
Last week, Thermopolis resident Tom Anderson stopped by the IR office to tell me how he couldn’t believe a major company actually listened to a person from our little corner of the world. Anderson explained his fence pliers had become worn with age, to where they could not cut two lines of fence simultaneously anymore. Having about 60 miles of fence to take care of, this was obviously a problem. Though he recently had the tool fixed to where it’s cutting again like it should, Anderson also suf...
In a recent letter to the editor, Duane Richter questioned how the Wind River was able to start at the top of the Owl Creek Mountains in order to carve out the Wind River Canyon. The answer to this perplexing question is that it didn’t. The Wind/Bighorn River is a classic example of an antecedent stream. An antecedent stream is defined as a stream which pre-existed local uplift and maintained its original course and grade by incising its channel at approximately the same rate as the topography was rising. The Wind River Canyon is correctly r...
