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For many kids, parents, and water-loving adults, there is only one place to beat the summer heat - in the water. Splash parks have been the latest trend in many towns across the nation for summer relief and Thermopolis locals are ready to get on board. What some may not know is that the town elected officials are already on board and have been researching the best water feature for our town. A splash park was first discussed at town council nearly a year and a half ago when the city received...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners covered a lot of ground during their meeting Monday at the county annex. Applications had been requested recently to fill an unexpired term on the Hot Springs County Library board. In all, five applications from interested citizens were received by the county clerk. The commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Carol Shaffer to the position. Tim and Sylvia Lippincott approached the commissioners with questions about fuel supplies at the Hot Springs County...
Results for the Hot Springs County Junior Livestock Auction and Judge's Choice Bake Sale are in and fair participants, buyers, and attendees should be proud. The auction was Friday in the Multi-Purpose Building at the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. with a Pre-sale Buyer's Dinner that started the evening at 6 p.m. The auction showcased a total of 58 livestock and eight judge's choice bake sale entries and brought in $133,137 dollars. The following results were provided by the Hot Springs County Fair, and...
A Shoshone dancer performs the traditional "Fancy Shawl" dance, letting the sun bring out the brilliant colors in her costume as she dances around the flagpole downtown after the Gift of the Waters parade on Saturday....
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 Department Wednesday, July 29 8:37 a.m. Fire fighters responded to a car wreck near the Pioneer Home in the State Park. 7:30 p.m. Fire fighters responded to a propane tank fire at 1145 Broadway. Thursday, July 30 11:09 a.m. Fire fighters responded to a fire alarm at 250 E. Arapahoe. Sunday, August 2...
The Bureau of Land Management is investigating the killing of 21 stray horses on public and state land northwest of Thermopolis, adjacent to Little Sand Draw. The horses were found on the afternoon of July 29, 2015, and were killed at some point during the last two weeks of July. The horses were not federally protected wild horses but rather domestic horses that had been abandoned a few years ago. The BLM is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people involved...
Big changes are happening with the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW and Thermopolis native Shirley Wildman has been on the front lines. Wildman serves as the 2014-2016 National District Council Member #12 representing Wyoming and North Dakota for the Ladies Auxiliary but has been involved with the VFW for at least 20 years. She attended the 102nd National Convention this past July in Pittsburgh where annual awards are presented and business council meets. The National convention held many highlights... Full story
Past President Shurie Scheel passes the gavel to Toby Homi who took over as Rotary President July 1. He will serve through June of 2016....
The 10th Annual Rotary Turbo Turtle Trek is on its way to Thermopolis, Saturday, Aug. 29. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park with a list of prizes that includes $1,000 in cash for the grand prize winner. Other prizes include guns, big screen televisions, mini-vacations, gift certificates, dinosaur digs and much more. Tickets are $10 per turtle and may be purchased from any Rotary Club member. Tickets are also available at Broadway Bygones, Koerwitz, Michel, Wright and Associates, Messenger and Overfield and...
Color, smiles, sun, and art were the main themes from a newbie’s perspective of Thermopolis’ Pageant Days and Folk Festival weekend. This past weekend was my first, ever, Pageant Days and Folk Festival experience and although it went by like a blur, it was enjoyable on many levels. As a reporter, I hit just about every event the weekend had to offer. Saturday morning began with excited runners jogging in place and prepping their mindsets with energetic music at the 5K/10K Pageant Run in HSS...
After reading about the proposal about the park issue – it’s way redundant. There is no way a building like that wouldn’t affect the beauty of the park. Looking down at that end of the park is the most beautiful scene that you can ask for. A wooden structure, stone structure – what ever – it would be a distraction. The building, parking spaces, etc. would eliminate about one half of the park. And using the lack of parking as a reason for the project – it’s a park. A park is for walking and relaxing. As for the Starbuck’s style restaurant, a l...
“The best fly fishing in the country,” is what some are calling the short stretch of the Big Horn River from Wedding of the Waters through Thermopolis. Newspapers, magazines and television have been luring anglers from all parts of the country, as far as New York, Louisiana and Texas, giving the local economy a ‘shot in the arm.’ A history of other rivers, once considered, great fisheries, are fished out and only “so-so” today. The Big Horn is now the champion attraction. Along with the increase of fishermen and “tubers” comes empty cans, plast...
Every citizen able to vote should boycott any or all groups who want to keep us from hearing every Presidential candidates explanation of why they believe they are the best....
Ricky Allen Heinze, 55, of Casper, Wyo., died after a long downhill battle with cancer on Friday, July 31, 2015. Rick was born on January 22, 1960, to Alex Allen and Janet A. Heinze in Thermopolis, Wyo. The family later moved to Miles City, Mont., where Rick attended school graduating from Custer County High School in May 1978. Rick entered the Air Force out of school and was stationed at Edward Air Force Base in California. While at Edwards he met and married Julie Dubois. To this union son, Joshua was born in 1980. The couple later divorced.... Full story
Gilbert Franklin Snyder, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at his home in Glencoe, Okla. surrounded by his family who loved him. He was born on January 1, 1932, in Marysville, Pa. to Sylvia (Weaver) Snyder and Albert R. Snyder. He attended school in Marysville, Pa. and married Dorothy Irene Silvers on June 22, 1979, in Edmond, Okla. He lived in Edmond till 1981 when the couple moved to Wyoming where they worked till 1994 when they moved to Stillwater. While he was in Wyoming he served as the Mayor of Kirby for four years. Gilbert worked... Full story
The Independent Record is highlighting beautiful yards around the community. Pictured here is beautiful yard of John and Shelly Fish at 720 S. 5th....
Everyone is invited to celebrate 70 years and three generations with a special open house at Mortimore Funeral Home. The open house will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mortimore Funeral Home can be found at 620 Arapahoe....
An Arts in the Park free concert can be heard on Thursday, Aug. 13 on the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. Featuring Blinddog Smokin’, a 2015 Grammy nominee for Best Blues Album, the entire family is sure to enjoy their special brand of blues, soul and funk. The music starts at 7 p.m....
If you’ve been having concerns about your medical bills coming from the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH), you are not alone. Medical bills can be confusing by themselves, but add in new health insurance plans, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act and the whole situation can become a confusing mess very quickly. Luckily, HSCMH is offering a free help session for you to get your questions answered. Representatives from HSCMH billing and registration departments will be available M...
The final valuation for Hot Springs County for tax year 2015 is $230,839,867 according to Hot Springs County Assessor Shelley Deromedi. With that valuation in mind, the Cemetery District, with a mill levy of 1.754, will receive taxes in the amount of $404,893. Hot Springs County Weed and Pest receives two mills, giving them $461,680 for 2015. Total, the special districts for Hot Springs County received $866,573. South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District is valued at $5,227,964, and with their...
Wyoming Highway Patrol is sponsoring an Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course Friday, August 14 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Annex. The free class is for young people ages 15-25. Register now online at www.aliveat25.us....
Master Gardener Cindi Dragon works on pulling weeds on a beautiful Thursday morning at the Community Garden so she can make room for some new beds....
Left, Shoshone elders bless the waters in front of the Big Spring during the Gift of the Waters Pageant. Right, a male Shoshone tribal member performs a traditional dance in front of the Big Spring during the evening's Pageant performance....
The Rod Harris Memorial Roundtop Classic was held Saturday and Sunday at the Thermopolis Golf Course. Results include: Gross Scores First Place Kevin Skates (74-74 -- 148) Second Place Travis McDermott (76-74 -- 150) Third Place Bob Ryan (75-76 -- 151) Net Scores First Place Brock Eckhardt (64-64 -- 128) Second Place JT Walsh (63-67 -- 130) Third Place Binky Fisher (66-74 -- 140)...
Thermopolis Golf Course will hold the 2015 Junior Club Championship on Monday, August 10. It will be a 9-hole tournament and there is a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per player. The tournament is open to all Hot Springs County youth, ages 8-16. Age divisions are 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16. Register for the tournament at the Thermopolis Golf Course Pro Shop. For further information, call the pro shop at 864-5294.... Full story
