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Hot Springs County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Peters assists Ryder Mayer as he chooses his pumpkin for Halloween.... Full story
The Hot Springs County Commissioners found out last week there have been revisions to the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) funding, allowing them to spend the funds in additional ways. Public Health Director Tricia McPhie brought an addendum for the commissioners to sign, giving her permission to find different outlets for the funds. Originally, these funds could be spent on personal protective equipment, disbursal of COVID information, testing and so forth, but now it could even be used for broadband...
Hot Springs County Senior Center director Trenda Moore has great concerns about the budget cuts coming to Wyoming Home Services (WyHS), a program funded by the Wyoming Health Department. WyHS helps seniors live in their homes longer and safer by providing personal care and homemaking services. Moore has said, “Much like the previous attempts to privatize and or change the Pioneer Home in the past, now the Wyoming In-Home Services program is at stake. It will be eliminated on June 30, 2021, if s...
At the most recent Town Council meeting during citizen participation, Chamber of Commerce Director Meri Ann Rush requested town approval of their lighted Christmas parade on Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. She asked for street closures for the same route as last year’s event. The theme for this year’s parade is “Santa’s Workshop.” The council voted and approved Rush’s request. Citizen Gary Sikes also approached the council requesting permission for a parade for supporters of President Trump’s campa...
In spite of the legislature’s approval and Governor Mark Gordon’s signing the bill, Wyoming will continue to use Daylight Saving Time, “falling back” an hour on Halloween night. Even though Wyoming has passed the bill there must be four contiguous states that pass a similar bill, requiring them to remain on continuous Mountain Daylight Time year round in order for the change to take effect, and that could take years. Representative Dan Laursen of Powell has brought the bill forward several...
Two buck mule deer were spotted in the fog that engulfed the area on upper Owl Creek last week.... Full story
Wyoming CARES Dollars to Assist with Child Care Expenses The Department of Family Services (DFS) has been allocated $1.5 million in Wyoming CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funds to provide relief to families who experienced an increase in child care expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning October 1, residents who experienced an increase in child care expenses as a result of the COVID-19 child care/school closures will be able to apply for financial relief. Examples of increased child care expenses may...
The Elf Tree Program is designed to help families in need with a little extra in the way of Christmas gifts to make a special holiday for their children. Parents or guardians may sign up their children, ages birth -17, Nov. 2-Dec. 11 at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn. The Elf Tree will be placed at Thermopolis Hardware and Mercantile Nov. 16-Dec. 17 with the Elf tag ornaments. Prospective Elf Tree donors may choose Elf tags from the tree with age, gender and gift ideas for the children. Wrapped gifts, with the Elf tag attached...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Sheriff’s Office Monday, October 19 4:03 p.m. Zane Rentfro, 41, of Belgrade, Mont., was arrested for alleged interference with emergency calls. 5:57 p.m. Report of a possible drunk driver. The deputy located the vehicle and found...
The Wyoming Pioneer home took multiple trips to Hessenthaler Farm's pumpkin patch. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, they were only able to take four residents at time but all that wanted to had a chance to participate. Pat Vosler, left, really enjoyed the swing. Residents have since carved many of the pumpkins and roasted the seeds for a tasty treat....
Moonlight Madness will be returning to the streets of Thermopolis on Thursday, October 29. The Masons will be serving their tacos for dinner from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. The Costume Contest sponsored by Dr. Vernon and Rachel Miller will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. The ages will be divided like in the past, prizes will be given for the top three costumes and goodie bags will be given to all participants. Shailee Harvey Photography will have the Spooktacular Costume Contest at Kirby Creek Mercantile and offer picture...
In an unprecedented year, it’s only natural that we have an unprecedented election. It’s the first in our lifetimes to occur during a global pandemic, and one in which an unprecedented number of absentee ballots in Wyoming will be cast early or by mail. While we’re used to watching the results roll in on live TV on election night, this time it may take days — possibly even weeks — for final results. And that’s OK. Accessibility and accuracy are far more important than immediate results. During the primary election in August, about 40 percent...
by Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. As a primary care physician, I commonly encounter patients who smoke cigarettes. Most people, including those who smoke, are aware of the long-term health risks posed by smoking. Of course, as a physician who cares about their current and future health, I want these patients to embrace the goal of smoking cessation. As someone who has never been a smoker myself, I admit I cannot fully understand the struggle of this task. However, the data suggest that quitting smoking can be extremely difficult. I find it...
Leah LaRay Anderson, 69, passed away October 21, 2020, at the Lovell Care Center where she had resided the past three years due to declining health. Born August 19, 1951 in Lovell, Wyo., she was the youngest child of Elva and Frank Anderson. Leah grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., then later as an adult she moved to Frannie, Wyo., where her and her mother had purchased land. She attended schools in Thermopolis along with working at many businesses. She worked at the Pioneer home and Trailways Café as... Full story
Maryanne “Cissy” Sparks Taylor, 98, passed away in Albuquerque, N.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, following a brief illness.... Full story
It is still several months away, but Thermopolis Main Street is already well on their way for planning the 2021 Thermopolis Brewfest for June 5. The onslaught of COVID-19 prevented them from having the 2020 Brewfest so a number of items for the upcoming year have already been taken care of. Applications for help with advertising have already been sent to the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism board and work is underway to have the event added to the Wyoming Office of Tourism’s website, the Wyoming Brew Trail and the Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild. The...
Nadine Mayer holds her son Cabre who just picked a pumpkin for Halloween. Pumpkins were provided by the Hot Springs County Sherfiff's Office.... Full story
The new owner of Mac’s Bar, David Potter, has announced new hours and updated features. Potter said, “Our hours are better than before. We are open every day from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. We are also now a non-smoking bar.” Potter added that, “We are bringing back the karaoke, pool and pool tournaments on Saturdays. We’ve updated the bar, cleaned it up, made it look better. We replaced all the ceiling panels. They are no longer yellow, they are all nice and white. We painted the bar so it all matches, new bar stools. We’ve rearranged things so i...
The Bobcat boys and girls Cross Country team had a rough time at their State meet in Douglas last weekend. Coach Stephanie Metz said it was a bittersweet weekend for the team, running in deep snow, gravel, grassy spots, ice, uphill and downhill, but there was no wind and it was a sunny day. "Each runner ran with heart, determination and passion," Metz said. "Not a single runner gave up on the most difficult course they've seen all season. They ran the best race of their season and were able to...
The Lady Bobcat Volleyball team fell to Buffalo last Friday in their last home contest, 22-25, 25-20, 15-25 and 18-25. The girls played really well in the first two games and coach Shannon Hill said, “I really saw a difference in how the girls were playing. They were playing as a team, focused on each point and stopping Buffalo from going on runs. “I’m not sure what happened in game three, but something switched and we lost our momentum. I see moments of greatness in our girls at times and I...
The Thermopolis Bobcat Football team finished their season off with a 54-0 win over the Pinedale Wranglers on Friday night to end things 3-5 on the year. Comments from head coach Matt McPhie were not available at press time, however, there are some stats on various Cats that are worth mentioning for the season. The Bobcats had the fourth highest score in 2A during their matchup against Kemmerer on September 18 with 56 points. Roedy Farrell has had a great year, ranked number five in rushing...
The last Community Blood drive for 2002 will be held at the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, November 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. This year has been a very different one for the members of the HSC Hospital Auxiliary and they would like to thank our community for its continual supper in this life-saving donation. “Our community quota each time has been 45 units of blood and due to our generous donors, we have come very close to our goal. There is always a need for blood, and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our c...
Joe Doak, a member of the Worland Football Officials Association, has been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the first-round class 4A football playoff game between Rock Springs and Sheridan. The game will be Friday, Oct. 30, in Sheridan at 5 p.m....
At the most recent Travel and Tourism board meeting, Jackie Dorothy said in her director’s report that the bulk of her time this past month has been concentrated on spending the CARES Act money appropriately and completing the creative projects for each campaign. Dorothy said, “Our ‘Be Happy, Be Safe, Be You’ campaign is up and running with radio and social media.” Recently they received the first version of their television commercial that they shot. They plan to launch their first e-newslet...
Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn, right, and Chief Deputy Clerk Karen Slocum, left, run the final test of the voting equipment before next Tuesday’s General Election while HSC Democratic Chairman, Levi Shinkle, looks on....
