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Agency manager Shara Shalansky, right, Jason Owens and Shelly Burrows watch as Joseph Burrows put his name in the ticket box for the 50-50 fundraiser for the Children's Resource Center during the Business After Hours event held at Farmers Insurance's new location at 108 North 5th Street last Thursday. The agency is owned by Lisa Beamer....
The Wyoming State Ducks Unlimited Committee recently hosted it's 17th annual Wyoming DU winter volunteer celebration at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The multi-day celebration always occurs the last week of the waterfowl season for the Central Flyway and brings in DU volunteers from across Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska and Montana to celebrate Wyoming Ducks Unlimited and the events volunteers host supporting the Ducks Unlimited mission. Ducks Unlimited conserves,...
by Sarah Elmquist Squires, Lander Journal Via Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — Wyoming Rep. Sarah Penn is gearing up to introduce a bill aimed at increasing transparency in local government and a mandate that provides for public comment for school boards, counties, towns and cities in Wyoming. House Bill 49, the “By the People Act,” will be introduced to the Wyoming Legislature next month, and if passed, will mean citizens have greater access to the work of local governments and how their tax dollars are spent. “I’m passionate about people be...
The Hot Springs County High School speech and debate team earned second place in 1A/2A at the large Worlando Beach Speech and Debate Tournament held at Worland High School January 19-20. Coaches Lyle Wiley, Alyssa Brown, Grace Martin, Riley Jeffs and Charlie Patterson traveled with 15 Bobcats to compete with 23 teams and over 340 entries. Senior Chris Bapst again broke into the Super Congress and finished in eleventh place in an extremely competitive field. Fellow seniors, Ivey Goff and Brison Steere advanced to the final round of Duo...
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Changes to voter registration rules proposed by the Secretary of State’s Office don’t have the support of the Wyoming County Clerks’ Association. The association sent a memorandum to Secretary of State Chuck Gray, the Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council and Gov. Mark Gordon. Not only did the clerks say there is no indication that there has been a problem with out-of-state residents misrepresenting themselves as residents for the purpose of voting in Wyoming, but they...
Stars & Pipes, LLC is hosting a Gun Show on January 26-27 from 3-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday at the HSC Fair Building at 627 Springview. They plan to make the show an annual event. Admittance is $2 per person. Event organizer Bradyn Harvey said, “We just wanted to bring back a gun show to Thermopolis. There hasn’t been one here in a while and we saw a need, so we wanted to fill it.” They had 35 tables available and they are all spoken for. Harvey added, “The importa...
Mother and father, Cyndal and Cameron Burrows, welcomed their daughter Amelia Koda Burrows as the first baby born in 2024 at Hot Springs Health on January 9 at 4:27 p.m. Amelia was 19 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 2 oz. Dr. Hallie Bischoff helped perform the delivery, her sixth first baby of the year in a row. Regarding the birth, Cyndal said, "Everybody said it would take a day. It did not take a day. We came in hoping to have her today because two years ago, today's the day he proposed to...
The Meeteetse Friends of the NRA will be hosting an NRA Wall of Guns event on February 3, in partnership with Discover Meeteetse, and their 16th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby on February 3-4. The Wall of Guns event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill. Funds from this event, which averages $10,000, will be sent to the National Friends of the NRA and be distributed back to Park County. The Wall of Guns game consists of 100 numbers, each number will sell for $10. After all 100 numbers are sold, a winner will be drawn and have...
Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department have sent out the information for their annual fund drive to residences in Hot Springs County. Donation tickets are included in the mailer. Each $2 donation puts you in a drawing for gift certificates ranging from $50-$300. Fill out and return the ticket stubs with your donation in the envelope provided. Return your tickets by Friday, Feb. 9. You can also drop off your envelopes in the red mailbox in front of the fire hall next to the flag pole at 400 S. 14th St. Funds raised go to...
Gottsche Therapy Rehab and Wellness’s Executive Director Cheryl Shero has announced they have two new permanent physical therapists at their Thermopolis location. They are Shannon Gaul and Stephen Martinez. Shero added, “I think the biggest, most exciting thing is we have been pretty fortunate in that we have been able to hire two new physical therapists withe certified backgrounds and experience in physical therapy that are now permanently located in Thermopolis.” Regarding Gaul, Shero said, “We’re really excited to have her. She moved her...
At the January Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting during the Director’s Report, CEO Meri Ann Dorman said regarding the task force for the potential shooting complex they want to emphasize training into the components of the proposal. Dorman will ask the Hot Springs County Commissioners for an official letter of support. Dorman added, “I believe we have a solid proposal,” and that Hot Springs County is “the best place in the state” for the shooting complex. In old business,...
Reclamation’s January forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows: •Boysen Reservoir - Wind River April through July inflow to Boysen Reservoir is forecast at 650,000 af, which is 104% of the 30-year average of 625,000 af. As of January 1, Boysen Reservoir is 88% full. * •Bighorn Lake - Bighorn River April through July inflow to Bighorn Lake is forecast to be approximately 1,045,000 acre-feet (af), which is 83% of the 30-year average of 1,264,000 af. As of January 1, Bighorn Lake is 93% full.* ...
At the January 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the Annex building, for the 2024 reorganization, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the following: Tom Ryan and Phil Scheel were re-elected as Chair and Vice-chair, respectively. The meeting dates are the first and third Tuesdays of the month, with meeting times at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectfully. The Independent Record was reappointed as the county’s official paper. The special areas of responsibility a...
The Thermopolis Town Council held a brief meeting on January 2 at the Town Hall. During the approval of the bills, there was a discussion about spending on tires for several vehicles. Council member John Dorman Sr. asked if they could have been purchased locally. In the discussion, it was noted that the tires were more affordable out of town. Town engineer Anthony Barnett reported that they are renewing the sewer plant discharge permit. The cost is $200 a year. Barnett requested $1,000 for...
by Samir Knox Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — An Albany County judge ordered the dismissal of a case that would have kept former President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., off future Wyoming ballots. The case was dismissed without prejudice, leaving the door open for future lawsuits regarding their access to the ballot. The matter mirrors attempts in several other states to ban the former president from appearing on state ballots based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prevents e...
On January 17, there will be two applications presented to the Hot Springs County Land Use Planning Commission at the Annex Building. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. One of the applications is from Daniel and Leila Porath, who are requesting a land use change from agricultural to commercial to allow the short-term rental of three cabins. The property is located in the Wind River Canyon at 1263 Highway 20 South. The other application is from Jeffery Powell, who seeks the approval of a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision dividing a...
On New Year’s Day 2024, Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites hosted a record number of participants during their annual First Day Hikes with 1,132 attendees hiking more than 2,000 miles. This reflects a 206% increase in participation from 2023. Hot Springs State Park had 72 hikers turn out for the annual event this year. “Each year, our agency strives to enhance this event in ways that will continue to encourage both returning and first-time guests to join us outdoors for this special occasion, and we were, of course, ecstatic to see our Fir...
Join the University of Wyoming Extension educator Melissa Cook for an empowering exploration of essential topics to ensure your safety, well-being and happiness this winter. Drive the winter roads confidently with reminders for winter-ready vehicles, essential items for your car and strategies for staying safe on the roads or when to stay home. Did you know seniors can be more susceptible to hypothermia in chilly homes? Uncover the secrets to staying warm and healthy in and outside your home amid Wyoming’s winter wonderland. Don’t let cab...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. This month’s program will be “The Confession of a Historical Bridge Nerd” presented by John Bernhisel. Every bridge has a story. Their story is of hope, engineering, history, design and much more. Wyoming bridges are no exception. We may not have the Brooklyn or Golden Gate Bridges, but Wyoming bridges are equally historic. Sadly, many of Wyoming’s most historic bridges are being replaced or lost without being d...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recommends testing homes across the state for radon to find out whether a potentially dangerous health risk could threaten family health. Radon test kits can be ordered online from the department and are free while supplies last. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and potentially dangerous gas found in many places, including homes. Radon occurs naturally as a radioactive gas released from the element radium; it’s found in rocks, soil and water. As radium in the soil naturally degrades, it can s...
At the December 19 Hot Springs County School District #1 board meeting, during the public comments section, Bob Aguiar came to speak about academic statistics and transportation. However, Chairman Skelton asked which agenda item Aguiar wanted to address. Per their policy rules, public comments must be related to topics on the agenda of the meeting. Aguiar said, “Transportation. Is that on your agenda tonight?” An unidentified person said, “No.” Trustee Nicole Weyer added, “You can always as...
At the December 19 Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Scott Alwin gave his report and said, “In reviewing the Organizational Chart, rather than replacing the Chief Physician’s Clinic Officer, we are adding a Chief Quality and Compliance Officer to the Executive Team. We will conduct interviews within the week.” Alwin also said CFO Kevin Benson departed from his position on December 8. His replacement, Gregory Brickner, as Interim CFO, began on December 11. Alwin added, “We are adjusti...
There were many memorable things that happened in Hot Springs County in 2023. The following is a look back at an important, unique or interesting story that ran in the Thermopolis Independent Record each week throughout the year January January 5 The Hot Springs County School District’s Tech Specialist Rick Groh provided a primer to the school board on the district’s new website app. Groh reported the app had been under development since the start of the school year, and explained how it ties directly into the school district’s website, which...
Hot Springs County Assessor Daniel Webber announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans or their surviving spouse should contact the Assessor’s Office by telephone to renew their Veteran’s Exemption for 2024 on their property taxes. If the applicant will be using the exemption for vehicle licensing, they will need to stop by the Assessor’s Office when they come in the courthouse to renew their registration. The exemption can only be used in one county in Wyoming for the tax year and if you are using it on your property taxes...
Janelle Louanne (Couch) Foyil has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. She holds a certificate in real estate with the California Bureau of Real Estate. She is a 1981 graduate of Hot Springs County High School. She is the daughter of Melvin and Marjorie Couch. She lives in Lone, Calif....
