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Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council approved the first reading of a town ordinance that creates subparagraphs to Town Code Section 14-610, concerning fees for construction and demolition trash and for disposal of tires. The definitions come as the result of discussion over the past month concerning the dumping of extreme amounts of such materials. Prior to the board approving the first reading, Tom Sullivan voiced his concerns. Sullivan stressed he believes the ordinance is a great...
Hot Springs County Planner Bo Bowman presented a plat for the Fantaskey Subdivision, located within one mile of Kirby, before the County Commissioners on Tuesday. The Fantaskey Subdivision asked for the approval of a preliminary subdivision plat dividing 35.2 acres into two lots of approximately 16.4 acres and 18.8 acres as well as a land use change to reclassify the property as residential, Bowman said. The land for the subdivision is owned by Mathew P. and Gina M. Fantaskey. Bowman said the... Full story
Hot Springs County Clerk Nina Webber said the filing period for Hospital District Directors is now through Sept. 15. District Directors offices shall be elected upon formation of the Hot Springs County Hospital District. If the formation fails, the director elections will be null and void. There will be three directors selected to serve two-year terms and two to serve four-year terms. Webber said a late filing period for District Directors will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11. However, anyone...
Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department Secretary Ryan Georgius accepts a donation during the Fill the Boot campaign Monday. Chief Mark Collins said this year was about the second best, with $4,418 raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association....
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. Corrections A story in the Sept. 1 edition incorrectly identified Ambassador for Peace Medal recipient Gary Stanhope as a Private when he was discharged from the Army; he was actually a Corporal. Assistant dance instructor Ellie Toscan was incorrectly identified in the dance photo. The Independent Rec...
There were no reports of serious injuries after a one vehicle rollover on Highway 170 on Sept. 1....
NW BOCES teacher Leigh Dobbins was named the 2016 Employee of the Year. Dobbins has been working at NW BOCES for eight years. Dobbins said it meant a lot to her to be chosen as Employee of the Year. "It means a lot," she said. "You work really hard to make a positive difference in these kids' lives and you do so many little things, whether it's helping coworkers with their kids or meeting the needs of the students. It's nice to know that you are recognized, that people see that you're available...
The second annual Interactive Health Fair for Seniors will be from 8-11 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and juice will be served from 7-8 a.m. “People should attend this event to experience health education in a hands-on, interactive way,” Hot Springs County Senior Center Director Chanda Waddell said. “This event is fun for vendors and attendees alike and is definitely something to look forward to.” Waddell said wh...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. will feature chalk art on the sidewalks. Chalk art promoter Toddi Darlington invites the public to join her in to draw a picture or write your name during the third annual Get Your Chalk On ArtStroll. Darlington is a member of the Smoking Waters Art Guild. “I love helping to organize the strolls, but my real passion lies with the art activities. There is nothing more fun or gratifying than seeing a child’s face light up after making a piece of art. Art is creative, fun and...
The women’s group monthly “free” luncheon, regularly hosted the second Wednesday by the H.O.P.E. Agency, will be cancelled for September, as staff will be attending the Wyoming Conference for Violence Prevention and Response that week in Casper. However, office staff are looking forward to the Women’s Gathering Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is for women only, and those planning to attend are encouraged to bring a friend. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in addition to the Wednesday luncheo...
While some kids piece together their creations, others look in bins for just the right pieces during Lego Club at Hot Springs County Library. Kids were also encouraged to name their work and put in on display....
Despite the colder temperatures, we must not forget to stay active this fall. It is always easy to find an excuse not to be active, especially in colder weather. Running or walking or hiking outside during colder weather is not as desirable as it was in the spring and summer. There are very few who want to wear layers and get outdoors. Many options are available to keep active during these upcoming colder months. Joining a gym, not only shields you from the harsh environments created by the cold, but it gives you a chance to get out of your...
The Ask Around opinion article by April S. Kelley in the latest IR issue leaves no doubt as to which side of the fence she stands. But there are so many things in her column that are just so wrong, in my opinion. The phrase “separation of church and state” itself doesn’t appear in the United States Constitution. The First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Thomas Jefferson used the phrase in letters to others, but the phrase has no legality...
April you may be right, Judge Neely may not be exempt from the law. Nothing new under the sun. For centuries God’s people have faced terrible persecution for choosing to obey God not man. I admire Judge Neely, and pray she stands fast, because she is right in her conviction. I cannot help by mention the story of Daniel in God’s Word. You see Daniel found himself in exactly the same situation as Judge Neely. Daniel was the first of three presidents under King Darius, in Babylon. The other presidents hated Daniel and conspired to find fault wit...
In response to the opinion column by April Kelley I would offer the following comments: The U.S. Supreme court is NOT the Law of the Land. The Constitution is the law of the land. The U.S. Supreme Court is there to offer opinions and judgments, when required, to settle disputes that arise in the United States. Statements cannot be made and then base a whole argument when said statement is opinion. The premise of Ms. Kelley’s column is false. Supreme Court Justice Scalia said negatively in the 4 to 5 ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, regarding t...
This Sunday marks the 15-year anniversary of what is still considered one of the most heinous attacks on American soil. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airline Flight 175 crashed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Though both towers would collapse less than two hours later, the spirit of the American people didn’t go down with it. Sure, there was plenty of time to be afraid. I remember going to the cafeteria for b...
Leonard Tennison “Jake” Jacobs, Jr., 67, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at his residence in Thermopolis. Born Feb. 7, 1949, he was one of five children of Leonard T. and Isabel (Toth) Jacobs. After graduation from Hot Springs County High School, he attended the University of Utah on a football scholarship. After an injury he returned to Thermopolis where he became a master mechanic after attending a local Mechanic College. For a short time he was married to Linda Patceg. For 20 years he was employed by REDA Pump then for Holly Sugar 15... Full story
Those who are dealing with the death of someone close to them are invited to attend the 13-week GriefShare seminar beginning Thursday, Sept. 15 and running every Thursday through Dec. 8. GriefShare helps promote healing after the death of someone. It is a Biblically-based program that delivers hope and support for those going through the grief process. GriefShare is led by Miranda Nelson, BSW. Those who wish to attend do not need to register and do not need to attend every session. All sessions are free. Through the sessions, people can share...
During a ranch roping clinic at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, instructor David Weaver pulls a log as a means to get horses used to things they might not typically see, and better prepare them for when a kicking calf is on the rope instead....
The Thermopolis Cross Country were on the road at Billings Friday, and returned with a first place win for McKenna Bomengen on the JV team, coming in at 20:57. Jules Ward claimed second place on the Varsity team, with a time of 18:18, and Tahja Hunt won third place for JV, at 21:47. Coach Brenna Abel stated, “Kids ran well in Billings; we had some great performances. Kids have been training hard.” Abel also noted the Billings course is a flat, fast course, and a great Montana competition for...
The Lady Bobcats played in Cody last weekend. Head Coach Shannon Hill said the team experienced some growing pains during the match. “We played some tough Montana schools and played them very well at certain points,” she said. “We just needed to cut down our errors in order to get a ‘W.’” Hill said the Lady Bobcats started out with Miles City. “We played them tight the whole time, but just couldn’t pull out the win,” she said. Scores were (with the Lady Bobcats listed first): 25-27; 25-22; 14-... Full story
Bobcat golfers headed to Sheridan last weekend. Kaylee Smith set a new personal record on the second day, while Jake Maksin set a new personal record for two days. The team had top ten finishers and third overall for the boys, top 3A team. Thermopolis High School girls placed 7th overall and Thermopolis High School boys placed third overall. “Coming into a mostly 4A field, we set the goal of being the top performing 3A team,” Coach Jake Smith said. “We have had trouble playing to our poten...
The Thermopolis middle school football team will open its season this weekend, with a home game against Lander, scheduled to begin 10 a.m. Saturday. Filling out the roster this year are eighth-graders Jackson Jenson, Kyle Roessing, Logan Cole, Remington Feree, Tyson Medina, James Lindquist and Landon Sosa, along with seventh-graders Josh Roberson, William Clark, Eli McCumber, Adley Coyne, Jack Ream, Austin Barral, Wyatt McDermott, Kaden Snooks, Hazen Thurgood, Jase Longwell, Alec Rowan and...
Quarterback Cullen Becher prepares to fire off a pass during Friday night's 63-0 loss against Greybull. The Cats will play at Glenrock Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. No information was received at press time from the coach about the Greybull game....
Six Hot Springs County youths competed in the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association's state finals in Glenrock Aug. 19-21. Roedy Farrell was named the junior boy all-around champion for the year and brought home a saddle for his hard work. Other results include: Senior girl, Emme Norsworthy – Saturday: first place barrel racing, 18.10; eighth place pole bending 24.07. Sunday: sixth place barrel racing, 18.30; fifth place pole bending, 24.17. Weekend average: third place barrel racing, fifth place p...
