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Some of the programs that are available to students in Hot Springs County’s School District as well as other districts across the country can be difficult to distinguish and sometimes difficult to understand. At the December meeting of the school board, Brenna Huckfeldt and Kristin Ryan explained the differences between a Section 504 and the Individual Education Program (IEP). Starting with a Section 504, it is part of the Rehabilitation act of 1973 and is federal law. It is designed to p...
Students from Ralph Witters Elementary presented their annual Christmas program last week to the delight of a packed auditorium. Here the kids did their own rendition of "Baby Shark" except it was "Baby Trees", complete with the baby, mommy, daddy, grandma and grandpa Christmas tree.... Full story
January January 2, 2019 The Hot Springs County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday afternoon to discuss issues with the plumbing at the Hot Springs County Court House. As part of the meeting, the commissioners went to the basement of the court house where some of the floor has been jackhammered out in order to examine the piping below the building. In some areas, the pipes, due to their age, are literally crumbling with a touch and in other areas, they are completely plugged. January...
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Dec. 17 2:04 p.m. No citations were issued following a fender bender in East Thermopolis. 9:12 p.m. Report of elk hunters possibly missing in the Owl Creek area. While Search and Rescue was organizing to respond, a highway patrol officer went to the location and...
The Thermopolis Police Department recently conducted alcohol compliance checks of area businesses. Every business checked passed and there were no citations issued for any violations. The checks are conducted to help ensure alcohol is not being sold to minors....
Shawn Smith was one of the competitors at the first Beard and Mustache contest sponsored by Smoking Waters Barber Shop. Smith was selected as the people's choice winner mustache. Brian Johnson won people's choice for beard....
As a result of recent elections, the governing board of the Hot Spring County Historical Society starting on January 1, 2020, has been announced. Heading up the group next year will be Sam Marshall who has been elected to the office of President. Following in Sam’s footsteps are Vice-President Rick Hudson; Secretary/treasurer Carolyn Jo Marshall; Historical/Scrapbook Ellen Galyan; and Dick Hall as Media Savant. Board Members are: Ray Shaffer; Outgoing President Barb Vietti; Bonnie Bauer; Ed Shaffer and all members of the organization. The new b...
Clerk of District Court, Terri Cornella, has received the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award as part of the Wyoming Child Support Program. Cornella was nominated by Jodie Thompson, the local child support attorney director. "During her tenure, she has served on the Basin Authority Board of Directors since 2010," Thompson wrote, "a decade long commitment that is still ongoing. In her years as a board member, she has served as the president and has rarely missed a board meeting. "Her...
There will be one less empty storefront in downtown Thermopolis as Western Land Sales, a full service real estate brokerage, will be opening the doors to their new office on January 3 at 500 Broadway. Founded in 1968 by J.R. Kvenild, Western Land Sales specializes in selling farms and ranches all over the State of Wyoming. Life-long Thermopolis resident, Roy Ready, joined the company in 2007 and assumed ownership of the company in 2016. His wife, Amy Ready, has now joined the business as a...
Hot Springs County Taxpayers, pay attention. If you have not made a payment on your 2019 property taxes, you have until December 31, 2019, to pay the total without interest. Please note, you also have the option to pay your first half including interest. Call (307) 864-3616 to calculate the total.... Full story
For the Jan. 2 edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record there will be early deadlines. Legal, display and classified advertising deadline is noon on Friday, Dec. 27. Editorial deadline is noon on Monday, Dec. 30. Papers will be available at newsstands Tuesday evening and delivered locally on Thursday. Our office will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1....
Few things in life are as important to our overall happiness as gratitude. When you are thankful for what you have, you tend to be happier, healthier and you experience a deep sense of peace and well being. Many find it easy to be grateful when life is going good but struggle when facing challenging situations and disappointments. Our minds are inclined to focus on what's going wrong instead of what's going right. We often do not appreciate the value of what we have and take it for granted. That can cause a state of dissatisfaction even when...
When we think about the sights and smells of the holidays many think about lights or Christmas trees, maybe peppermint or the smell of the turkey roasting in the oven. For me, though, it will always be the sight of my grandmother making popcorn balls, filled cookies and a mass of different candies for weeks leading up to the big day. Popcorn balls these days don’t interest me because they’re so sweet. My grandmother’s recipe had vinegar in it. Yes, vinegar. For some reason it made them not s...
Robert William Stewart, 66, passed away at his residence in Thermopolis, Wyo., on December 9, 2019. after a short illness. Born December 2, 1953, in Thermopolis, he was one of four children of Robert and Dorothy (Thayer) Stewart. Following graduation, he attended WyoTech in Laramie, pursuing welding. Raised on a ranch in Grass Creek and later Owl Creek he returned to assist his parents with ranching. On April 21, 1990, he married Cheryl Borner in Cody, Wyo. Robert was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed...
Bank of Thermopolis and Big Horn Federal both hosted customer appreciation open houses last week. There were lots of goodies to choose from at both banks along with plenty of Christmas Cheer.... Full story
Before we can start breaking those New Year’s resolutions we first must get through the New Year’s celebrations safe and secure. Ringing in the new year may be as simple for you as staying up until midnight to watch the ball drop in New York or as extravagant as a quick trip to Vegas, but there are some things to take into consideration no matter where you are for the big night. First, and foremost, drink responsibly. Many of our local drinking establishments will be holding New Year’s Eve celebrations, and if you’re planning on drinkin...
In Wyoming we’re still very fortunate that live trees abound for us to cut for Christmas and the permits to cut are fairly cheap, but what do you do with that live tree after the holidays? While the Town of Thermopolis doesn’t have an actual tree pick up, they can be left beside your dumpster, but they are not a priority for pick up, so they may still be there for a while. If you don’t want to just trash that Christmas treasure, there are a number of useful things you can use it for. Pine needles decompose slowly, making them an excel...
The Senior Citizens Center is ready to get their party on with photos with a New Year’s Party. You can “Ring in the Noon Year” at the Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during lunch time as they celebrate the arrival of 2020. There will be a countdown to noon along with their own special ball drop and an apple cider toast. For more information, please call the center at 864-2151....
The December 17 Thermopolis Town Council meeting was very short with only a few items to approve or discuss. The council agreed to two catering permits for Shorty’s Liquor for Ducks Unlimited for the fairgrounds on January 10 and 11 from 5-11 p.m. The council and the mayor had some discussion on a request to move the police impound yard from the Armory, culling deer, the ice skating rink and nuisance tickets for snow on heavily traveled sidewalks. No action was taken. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at town h...
There will be a community blood drive January 6, 2019 at the Senior Citizen’s Dining Area at 3-7 p.m. If you want to participate, please make an appointment with Melene Mierzejewski at (307) 240-1414. You can also make an appointment online at Vitalant.org. Use Sponsor Code: Thermopolis. Walk-ins are welcome....
The Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo committee is hosting a New Years Eve Boots and Buckles Ball at the VFW from 6:30 p.m.-3 a.m. There will be a pulled pork dinner, live auction, music and fun....
The Bobcat boys basketball team made the most of their home court advantage as they trounced Burlington in their first home game of the season, 57-35. Head coach Shane Corpening said he was really excited with the defensive pressure the boys put on throughout the duration of the game. “We forced 20 turnovers and had some easy scores on our end as a result of that,” he said. In addition, the Cats didn’t let Burlington have many easy looks at the hoop, holding them to under 30 percent shooting fro... Full story
A busy week for Bobcat wrestlers saw them taking on Greybull/Riverside Thursday in Greybull. Open weights were costly for the Bobcats as Greybull/Riverside won a 44-20 decision over the Bobcats. “As we are understaffed in the (lighter) weights, our duals are going to be tough to win,” coach Travis McDermott said. He added, “We have to up our conditioning as well as our competition level…Our technical skills will have to get sharper to win the big matches.” Far from being discouraged, McDermott said, “We have some great committed young athle...
It was a great first home game for the Lady Bobcat basketball team as they took down Burlington on Saturday, 46-37. “The team played excellent defense and took down a scrappy Burlington team,” head coach Matt McPhie said. The girls struggled a bit shooting the ball, but relied on their defense and a lot of effort to seal the victory. The Lady Cats forced 41 turnovers throughout the match, which led to key baskets on the offensive end of the ball. Ashley McPhie led the team in scoring with 19... Full story
Ralph Witters Elementary students performed their Christmas program in the auditorium on December 19.... Full story
