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There will be a Cookie Jar Auction for Brad Shaffer on Saturday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. A pulled pork sandwich dinner will be available as they raise money to help Shaffer with any medical expenses or travel expenses that may occur while he takes the next steps in his cancer treatment. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Lisa Shaffer at 307-431-1239 or Lesli Harvey at 921-9602....
by CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL – Although Park County commissioners want a pair of local buttes to continue to be known as “Squaw Teats,” a state board may not. At a May 19 meeting, the Wyoming Board on Geographic Names did not formally take a position on a proposed renaming of the buttes. However, the board’s leaders did pledge to support a broader effort to remove the name “squaw” from not just the Park County formation, but from all of the locations in the state that include the word. “This name is being changed...
The Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees voted May 20 to approve the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the Central Wyoming College Board of Cooperative Higher Educational Services (CWC BOCHES), that enables prepared high school students to earn college credits through dual and concurrent enrollment programs. Mathew Johnson, the concurrent and dual enrollment program director for CWC BOCHES, sent a letter on May 10 to the school district, explaining that Hot Springs County Assessor Dan Webber had estimated a decrease in...
At the May 18 Thermopolis Town Council meeting Heather Hayes presented some requests for the PRCA Rodeo Parade on June 25-26 for a partial street closure. The parade is on June 26 at 10 a.m. Additionally, she said that Chancey Williams wants to be part of the rodeo kickoff when he comes back to perform and wants to have a street dance again on Friday, June 25. They also requested a malt beverage permit and already had approval from the Fair Board. Hayes added information about the Chancey...
During the Hot Springs County Commissioners May 18 meeting, County Assessor Dan Webber presented the 2021 Abstract for the Board of Equalization. The commissioners recessed their meeting and called to order their Board of Equalization hearing to listen to Webber. He explained the abstract assessment amount was for $2,269,947. The Board of Equalization passed to approve it. Later they adjourned and went back to holding their commissioners meeting from then on. Webber also presented a memorandum...
Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department personal and other first responders were able to save a man from a trailer house on fire in the 200 Block of Amoretti. The man was badly burned and was lifeflighted. He is in the critical care unit at the Burn Center in Greeley, Colo....
Main Street Thermopolis is holding its annual Brewfest event on Saturday, June 5 from 4-8 p.m. between 4th and 5th Streets on Broadway in downtown Thermopolis. It is their main fundraising where the entire community and families can participate. The following breweries have signed up to attend the Thermopolis Brewfest: One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company-Thermopolis, Smith Alley Brewing Company-Sheridan, WYOld West Brewing Company-Powell, Black Tooth Brewing Company-Sheridan, Snowy Mountain Brewery-Saratoga, Roadhouse Brewery-Jackson, Ten Sleep...
RYTE Rehabilitation is holding a wrestling clinic featuring clinician Rulon Gardner on Friday, July 2, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Thermopolis High School. Gardner has won multiple awards and recognitions including: NJCAA Champion, NCAA All American, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2001 World Champion, 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist and the 2010 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee. The event is open to all experience levels and ages (age appropriate). The cost is $35 and includes a T-shirt if you register by June 11. Contact Ryan Williams at...
The Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association will be holding an event in Thermppolis on June 12-13 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. All entries for the rodeo must be placed through the website at www.wjra.info and are due by Monday, June 7 at 9 p.m. You do not have to be a member of the WJRA to enter the rodeo, but must be an 8th grader in the current school year or younger. Events for girls include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, breakaway roping and team roping. Events for boys include steer riding, goat tying (junior boys only), calf...
by Clair McFarland The Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Originally accused of defamation and interference with livelihood, which are civil complaints, the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s attorney now is being sued on claims of racketeering and fraud. The new counts, if confirmed by evidence and the court, could have criminal implications under United States Code Title 18. Keith Harper began serving the tribe as an attorney in 2019, through Atlanta-based law firm Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton. In 2020, Harper went to work for Jenner and...
John Shaw and David Leighton, Financial Advisors with Legacy Financial Partners a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Worland, were named to the list of "Barron's Top 100 Private Wealth Management Teams" published by Barron's Magazine, a publication covering business and finance. The list recognizes wealth advisory teams that specialize in serving individuals and families, and have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success...
Thermopolis Middle School presented their end of the year awards last week. Those honored include (in order of finish): Eighth grade Outstanding Language Arts - Zayden Berry, Lance Axtell and Nevaeh Brill JC Thompson- 1st - Hanna Hill, 2nd - Talyah Myers, 3rd - Zaiden Hoffer Wax Museum Winners: Best Speech - Talyah Myers, Best Props - Hayden Overfield, Best Backdrop - Colter Price Social Studies - (one from each core: Patrick Chapel-Rawhouser, Zoey Larson and Tensie Verhessalt Science - Hanna...
Ralph Witters Elementary School presented their end of the year awards for the 2020-21 school year. Award winners include: Kinder Boost Most Improved Reading; Isaiah Hunter Most Improved Math: Asher Holman Music Award: Liam Bohleen PE Award: Charlie Turbyfill Citizenship Award: Mara Jennings Kindergarten Math Achievement Award: Boden Deromedi Reading Achievement Award: Natasha Hamrick Writing Achievement Award: Kellie Folsom Most Improved Math: Raymond Sicocan Most Improved Reading: Aylee...
At the May 19 Hot Springs County Travel and Tourism Board Meeting, during the financial report out-going Treasurer Matt Hughes said that the transition to the new Treasurer Audra Dominguez is underway. She will prepare and present the next report in June. Hughes also said that the receipts are still tracking ahead of planned income. But they need to average $13.8K for the last two months to meet their income goal. However, it’s not likely, based on historical averages of $9.2L and $8.3K in M...
This last week some construction work was done on Hospital Hill for the new transfer station approach. Noticing this work, some local residents expressed concern about the details of the new transfer station. The Independent Record staff presented these concerns to Fred Crosby, assistant to the Mayor, from Thermopolis Town Hall. Crosby explained that the transfer station is not an open pit landfill in its design, it will be a large building. This covered building will have several ports to it...
by Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A bill to expand Medicaid in Wyoming has been revived by the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee after eight hours of testimony last Tuesday. The 9-5 vote promises the proposal will have committee sponsorship during the special session planned for July or a budget session in February, depending on when legislative leaders choose to act on the bill. When the legislation does make it on to lawmakers’ session agenda, it will be a familiar discussion. The bill the commi...
As part of the Historic US Route 20 Nonprofit Organization, Alex Simon of Las Vegas is crossing the country on electric scooters traveling from Massachusetts to Oregon. For Simon's inspiration for doing this epic journey, he said "My dad was an agronomist in Brazil. He spent his life dedicated to the preservation of the environment. He passed away in November of 2020. When he died, I started thinking about my own legacy and what I was doing for the environment. I decided to cross the United...
Hot Springs Memorial Hospital Foundation has announce they have been chosen as a recipient of a 2021 WBCI Community Grant to provide vital services in Hot Springs County. The grant was written and approved to provide $15,000 toward the acquisition of 3D Digital Mammography equipment for Hot Springs Health. Fund are provided by WBCI in honor of Dr. Charles Bowkley, Honorary Casper Chair of the WBCI Pink Ribbon Run, for his contributions in promoting the Mission of the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative. The WBCI grant funds will be added to other...
The Wyoming State Bath House located in Hot Springs State Park will close the outdoor pool, due to construction, through May 27. The indoor pool will remain open during the construction period. The current Bath House hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For questions, please call 864-2176....
Hot Springs County High School seniors were honored at an awards ceremony last Tuesday evening. National Honor Society Members - Dayna Crow, Rebekah Johnson, Dakota Leonhardt, Hayden Little, Emme Norsworthy, Hyrum Rich, Reagan Severance, Madeline Stam, Elisa Weber Honor Students, 3.5 GPA or above - Oakley Bowman, KyAnn Calhoun, Patricia Capell, Jasmine Collins, Mya Conrad, Dayna Crow, Leam Daniels, Brianna DeVries, Owen Douglas, Remington Ferree, Rebekah Johnson, Dakota Leonhardt, Hayden Little, Sean Markow, Emme Norsworthy, Hyrum Rich, Jesse...
The Annual Boy/Cub Scouts Rummage Sale Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday, May 22 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Community Hall behind the Federated Community Church at Sixth and Big Horn Streets. There will be something for everyone. Proceeds go to support the local Troop and Pack....
The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office will be holding two Peace Officer Memorial Services on Monday, May 23. The service at Monument Hill Cemetery will be at 10 a.m. followed by a service at Riverside Cemetery. “We do the memorial annually to honor their sacrifices and to honor all the fallen officers of the past year and previous years. Honoring their memories is the least I feel we can do for all they gave to our community,” said HSC Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar. Three people have been killed in the line of duty since the existence of the H...
First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative is proud to partner with University of Wyoming Extension to launch a new program under the Food from the Farm and Ranch banner called Grow a Little Extra. University of Wyoming Extension is doing work around the state with their Master Gardener program and Cent$ible Nutrition Program,” says First Lady Jennie Gordon. “This Wyoming Hunger Initiative effort will leverage the work already being done and help increase access to local produce for a wide range of people in Wyoming.” Anyone in the...
Agape Set Free Ministry is holding an Open House on Sunday, May 23 at 245 Highway 120 West. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served from 2-3 p.m. and the concert will be from 3-5 p.m. Featured musicians are Garrett Miles and Michael Anthony Curtis. The story of Garrett Miles is as inspiring as it is real. Blind from birth, he has the God-given talent of music that most dream about. He has opened for the likes of George Jones, Ray Rice, Tracy Lawrence, Blake Shelton and many more. In 2015, he competed and made it to Hollywood on...
As of May 17, data sourced from the Wyoming Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage page shows that Hot Springs County has fully vaccinated 1,451 individuals, which is 32.21 % of the county population. Hot Springs County is third in Wyoming for percentage of population fully vaccinated. Teton County leads with 56.44% and Albany is slightly ahead of Hot Springs with 37.21%. Fully vaccinated means both doses of Moderna or Pfizer were given, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) were administered. All of the vaccines in Hot Springs...
