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Articles from the April 23, 2015 edition


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  • Runoff into Boysen down 44 percent

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    Current projections have snowmelt runoff in the Bighorn River Basin significantly lower than their 30-year average. In particular, Boysen Reservoir is projected to have significantly less runoff during the upcoming Spring and Summer months. This year Boysen is expected to get an inflow of 300,000 acre-feet of snowmelt runoff from April through July. An acre-foot is approximately 325,851 gallons of water. This amount of runoff is down 44 percent from previous years. The runoff average over the past 30 years has been 533,800 acre-feet. So the...

  • Commissioners discuss fate of airport hangars

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    The Hot Springs County Museum is one step closer to having a new roof over their heads. The Hot Springs County Commissioners accepted a bid from Red Roofing, Co. of Powell to fix the museum roof, which has been leaking periodically over the past year or so. Masonry work will have to be completed before the work on the actual roof can begin, but the company feels it can get the job finished late this summer or early fall. The commissioners also approved seeking an estimate through High Plains...

  • Council discusses allowing chickens in town

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    The Thermopolis Town Council approved the purchase of a new garbage truck at the cost of $145,075 during their meeting Tuesday. The new truck is a made to order 2016 Freightliner with a reinforced frame and Wayne Fury rear loader. The vehicle will be purchased from Jack’s Truck and Equipment out of Casper. According to Joe Mounts, who works in the town shop, this new truck will replace a mid 1980’s truck that is currently in use, but in ill repair. Additionally, buying replacement parts for that vehicle has come at a premium, as the parts are...

  • Yummy!

    Apr 23, 2015

    Reagan Shaffer is really getting into (literally!) the delicious garlic bread served with the spaghetti dinner sponsored by Risen Son Christian School last weekend. Her mom, Lacey, helps her with the rest of her dinner, swirling the 'sketti for the next bite....

  • On the Record: 4.23.15

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    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 office Tuesday, April 14 11:31 a.m. Deputies received a report of a possible scam. Someone had called and told the person they had defaulted on a loan. The caller warned that the person would be served. 3:16 p.m. deputies received a report from Skelton Road that someone may have caused damage to...

  • Former Thermopolis man faces 21 years

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    A former Hot Springs County resident is facing 21 years in prison following the alleged shooting of his stepfather-in-law. The Washakie County Sheriff's department arrested Anthony Haire, 31, after a shooting that left Jamye SoRelle, 58, dead. SoRelle was also a former HSC resident. According to an affidavit of probable cause from the Washakie County Sheriff's department, the dispute started with an argument over parking on a shared driveway. SoRelle had maneuvered his vehicle and trailer to... Full story

  • ESA annual awards presented

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Alpha Phi No. 1148 chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its annual awards ceremony and dinner March 24 at the home of Cindy Magelky. Awards chair Linda Ziegler conducted the ceremony and presented the other following awards: Woman of the Year – Cindy Magelky. Perfect Attendance – Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Belle Flinn, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler. Years of Service Award – Carol Andreen, 25 years. Outstanding Educational – Jenifer Grimm, Owl Trivia. Outstanding Social – Christmas Party and...

  • Fundraisers for DI Global Finals

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Destination Imagination team Pretty Little “DI”ers will be holding a variety of fundraisers to help members attend Global Finals in Tennessee May 20-23. A bake sale will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. in front of Blair’s Super Market. On May 1 there will be a dinner/performance/silent auction at Thermopolis Middle School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. Beef tips in gravy over noodles with a salad bar with be served. Cost is $8 per person or $15 per couple. A Potato Bar dinner is scheduled for May 15 at 6 p.m...

  • Tickets availabe for Donkey Basketball

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Tickets are available for Donkey Basketball scheduled for Monday, May 4 in the Hot Springs County High School gymnasium. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is sponsored by the Thermopolis Close Up. There will be a number of games involving community members. Advance tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students in grades 7-12 and $4 for students in grades K-6. Kids preschool age and younger are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Hot Springs County Museum, Storyteller and the high school. Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $1...

  • Home and Garden Workshop

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    The Hot Springs Home and Garden Workshop will be Thursday, April 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Big Horn Federal meeting room. The program will feature presentations on attracting pollinators, matching your needs to the products & pesticide safety, growing grapes in Wyoming, bananas and composting for the garden. Light refreshments will be served. The program is offered by Hot Springs County Extension Service....

  • And the nominees are...

    Apr 23, 2015

    Saturday is the big night and two of these lucky nominees will be named Hot Springs County High School's Prom King and Queen for 2015. From left to right are Orrin Quinlan , Danielle Yarrington, Bailey Fisher, Vinny Castle, Kimberlee Robbins and Jackson Roling. The Grand March will be held in the auditorium at 8 p.m. with the dance to begin at 9 p.m....

  • Chimenti to wed Grutsch

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Carmalen Clare Chimenti and Bryan Matthew Grutsch would like to announce their marriage on June 28, 2015, in Billings, Mont. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Janet Chimenti of Thermopolis, Wyo. and the groom is the son of George and Dianne Grustch of Missoula, Mont. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Thermopolis High School and currently works as an Occupational Therapist at Billings Clinic. The groom is a 1997 graduate from Loyola Sacred Heart School in Missoula and currently works as a...

  • Editorial: The talk of town: a flock of chickens

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    During a town council meeting Tuesday, a community member asked council members to consider making it legal to keep chickens in the backyards of residential homes in town. While this proposal may seem fantastic to some, and silly to others, the town council essentially agreed that they were going to wait to hear back from the community before they make a decision one way or the other. A petition will begin circulating soon, which will gauge the interest of people in Thermopolis to this possible new rule change. Mayor Mike Mortimore said that...

  • Column: Tips for getting your yard and garden in shape

    Cindi Dragon, Guest Writer|Apr 23, 2015

    Here are ten tips for getting your yard and garden into great shape this spring. 1. Buy new plants. There are wonderful new vegetable hybrids and colors now available at local nurseries and garden centers. 2. Mow. Mowing early and regularly will keep most weeds under control. 3. Prepare your soil. Test the soil and amend it with organic fertilizer and compost, as needed. 4. Rotate garden plots. To control diseases, move the legumes (beans and peas), brassicas (broccoli and cabbage), and nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers) to...

  • H.O.P.E. meet and greet

    Apr 23, 2015

    Jerry and Shawn Fields look over a comfy room in the new H.O.P.E. Agency office during the Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet....

  • Prom Grand March

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Students from Hot Springs County High School will be seen parading around in their best on Saturday as they celebrate the 2015 junior prom. The junior class chose the theme “Sail Away” for this year’s event, which will be held in the high school commons starting at 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come for the Grand March taking place before prom in the auditorium at 8 p.m....

  • Plant sale Saturday

    Staff Report|Apr 23, 2015

    Attend the Red Dirt Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the Community Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to help raise funds to benefit the Community Garden and the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. A variety of vegetables, berry plants, wildflower and veggie seeds, herbs and house plants will be available as well as drawings and a silent auction for tools, plants and other garden goodies. Come visit with your neighbors and see what’s new in the Community Garden....

  • Martha Sperry

    Apr 23, 2015

    Martha Ann Sperry, 56, passed way Monday, April 13, 2015, at her residence in Thermopolis. Born March 24, 1959, in Omaha, Neb., she was the daughter of Leroy Paul and Virginia Mae (Otto) Sperry. She enjoyed her work as a 911 Dispatcher for the Thermopolis Police Department. She was an avid reader and loved a good laugh. She is survived by her sister, Lois (Sid) Scott of Estes Park, Colo.; brothers, Paul, Mike (Pam) and Joe (Melissa) Sperry; nephews Tony and Aaron Sperry; nieces, Lucy Scott and... Full story

  • Karen McLean

    Apr 23, 2015

    Karen Joy McLean, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her residence after a period of declining health. Born December 16, 1948, in Langdon, N. D., she was one of five children born to Stewart and Clara (Lund) MacArthur. She graduated from Munich High School in North Dakota in 1966. Following school she lived in California with her sister where she worked for a phone company until moving to Cheyenne. From 1968-1978 she was employed with the Mountain Bell Company as a phone operator. On... Full story

  • Doris Picholick

    Apr 23, 2015

    Doris Aleta Pickolick, 95, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center following a period of declining health. Cremation has taken place and at her request, no services are planned. Born March 2, 1920, in Dodson, Mont., she was the daughter of Carl and Merle (Edmonds) Swanke. She attended Harlowton-area schools while growing up and following graduation attended two years at Dillon Normal School. She then taught special needs students in Boulder, Mont. for five years. On June 16, 1944, she married Andrew Picko... Full story

  • Jamye SoRelle

    Apr 23, 2015

    Jamye Don SoRelle, 58, died Monday, April 13, 2015, in Worland, Wyo. Born February 10, 1957, in Denver, Colo., he was the middle child of nine children born to Nelson Layton and Mary Hess Spence SoRelle. At the young age of six Jamye had a paper route. For most of his adult life he was an oil field worker for many companies in the west. Jamye's home was his palace and as long as his property was well attended, he was content. He lived a simple life; he loved his family, God and fishing. With a... Full story

  • Patricia 'Pat' Spatz

    Apr 23, 2015

    Patricia Ann (Dodge) Spatz, 87 of Lexington, Ky. passed away Monday April 20, 2015, while visiting her daughter near Paducah, Ky. She was born in Casper, Wyo. on Feb. 15, 1928. She graduated from Hot Springs County High School and worked at Empire State Oil Co. until she married Raymond Spatz in 1948. They were transferred to Ashland, Ky. in 1973, later moving to Lexington, Ky. She was member of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. She wrote a monthly newsletter of church notes and cheer for shut-ins as MSPW Faith Coordinator. She is survived... Full story

  • Mary Scheible

    Apr 23, 2015

    Mary Lynn Scheible, 69, passed away on her birthday, Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Born April 18, 1946, in Baraboo, Wis., she was the daughter of Robert F. and Avis (Hulterstrum) Scheible. She held a Masters Degree in Law. First working in Washington, DC she then came to Wyoming being employed by the state in Cheyenne. Later she moved to Gillette, then came to Thermopolis in the early 2000’s. Mary was happiest when with the horses she owned. S... Full story

  • High School Spanish Club members visit Costa Rica

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    Pura vida. Twenty-seven high school students, and four chaperones, spent 14 days in a Central-American country and the main thing that students brought back were fond memories and a simple phrase. "They have a saying in Costa Rica, and it's pura vida, which means pure life. And they say it just about for everything," Foreign language teacher Kara Janes said. Whether relaxing on a beach or teaching at a school, the phrase can be used as a greeting or a farewell, as a way of giving thanks, or as...

  • Travel and Tourism Board receive funds

    Zachary White, Reporter|Apr 23, 2015

    The Travel and Tourism Board has seen a significant increase in tax dollars during the past two months, with a $13,555.62 increase in tax money received. However, board consultant Amanda Moeller said the numbers come from an obvious source. According to Moeller, hotel booking websites have been withholding payment of tax money to the state of Wyoming for some time, but it was not explained during the April meeting exactly how long the practice was going on. This money is now being distributed to the state. “The whole state of Wyoming is g...

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