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New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and crazy Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show at Hot Springs County High School on Thursday, November 18 starting at 7 p.m. It’s basketball played on real, live donkeys and it will be wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus! All local players will be riding, so come out and see someone you know try to ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time. It’s a thrill a minute, a spill a minute. Laugh as you’ve never laughed before at the wild and crazy show. This fun-filled show is sponsored by St...
Slide stabilization work is under way as part of an $8.78 million project adjacent to US20/WY789 between Shoshoni and Thermopolis at the north edge of the Upper Wind River Campground. Prime contractor is Oftedal Construction Inc., of Casper, and the slide stabilization subcontractor is Condon Johnson and Associates, Inc., of Kent, Wash. “Work started Oct. 27. You can see where the slide has moved the last couple years,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation project engineer Jordan Erz of Worland. “A visual tension crack is visible in the h...
CEO Garry Freel is retiring from Big Horn Enterprises (BHE) after being associated with them for around 32 years. Freel started out as a case manager in August 1989, then a year later he became the director of rehab. In 1994, Freel left BHE for three years to work at the Children's Center. During those three years, he became a board member of BHE. In January 1997, Freel became the CEO of BHE. Freel said coming to the job was by happenstance. He had an education degree but couldn't get a...
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! event continues this Saturday, November 13. With the goal of promoting businesses in Hot Springs County to stay open until 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, the promotion is expanding to thirteen businesses. Main Street will continue to grow the roster of participants and fine-tune this monthly event. Main Street Thermopolis’ president, Suzanne Samelson reported that there has been favorable feedback from both businesses and shoppers. One business owner wrote that she wanted to let Main Str...
The Wyoming High School Activities Association has selected the Worland Officials Association and Joe Doak to officiate the Class 4A Sate Championship Football Game between Rock Springs and Sheridan. The game will be played in Laramie at the University of Wyoming’s Jonah Field in War Memorial Stadium on Sat., Nov. 13 at 4 p.m....
Free and effective vaccinations meant to help prevent COVID-19 infection and illness are now available and recommended for younger, school-aged children, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now endorses the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 in an appropriate dose for that age group. Two doses are needed, spaced three weeks apart. The first clinic will be offered at Hot Springs County Public Health on November 12 from 1:30-4 p.m. at the County Annex Building 117...
At the October 26, Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Margie Molitor said in the growth report, that they are excited, they added two permanent positions to our senior leadership roster. Verlene Luna has been the interim chief physician clinical officer and has accepted the position permanently. Also, Scott Alwin accepted the position as the chief clinical officer, and he will start on December 13. Molitor continued and said they are expanding their Riverton hours to add a half day on...
by Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the Wyoming Legislature’s special session resumed Monday, lawmakers focused on revising the two remaining bills designed to push back on vaccine mandates. But regardless of where they sat on the issue, many lawmakers seemed frustrated with the legislative product. House Bill 1001 enacts rules for certain Wyoming businesses that may choose to require COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers. House Bill 1002 declares that all public entities will not enforce federal man...
Two events will be held at the Thermopolis Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 20 There will be the Chair-ity / Christmas Tree Auction, a benefit for the People for People Backpack Program, held in the Commons area. The Auction begins at 9 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m.. Proceeds go to support the program, helping to provide meals on the weekends for kids in our community. You can volunteer to paint a chair or decorate a tree by contacting Judy Carswell at 921-8264. The Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair will also be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It will be in the...
Brian Parker is the new Recreation Center Director. He is 25 years old and recently moved from Connecticut, where he was a college student in recreation management and a personal trainer. Parker said he was excited to move across the country. Parker found the job opportunity with Hot Springs County on an online job board and applied. He had been searching for opportunities out west, specifically Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Parker interviewed and then first visited Thermopolis at the end of July,...
The People for People program and other local volunteers will be preparing Thanksgiving meals this year. However, they will not have eat-in meals at Holy Trinity Church. They will be preparing the food, packaging and delivering the meals to their People for People families and anyone that needs a meal. Sign-up sheets are at the Help Center and the Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce. They aim to have meals out by 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. People for People is seeking volunteers to help. Those helping may prepare dishes at home. Those who would...
You are invited to join in a night of mystery and mayhem in the wild west! Murder at the Hole in the Wall Bar and the First Thermopolis Poker Tournament Party will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center. If you want to play poker, bring your pennies. Also, you can buy poker chips, $25 worth of chips for $5. A chili dinner will be served with root beer at the bar. Space is limited. Contact the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center at 864-5183 to reserve your seat....
A fundraiser Cookie Jar Auction for Lauri Olsen will be held Friday, Nov. 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. In early July, Olsen was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, which has metastasized to the liver. She is being treated at the Billings Clinic. There will be a pulled pork dinner, with donations gladly accepted. The auction includes a fully processed beef donated by Roedy Farrell and some beautiful quilts along with many other items. Cookie jars, auction items, side dishes or desserts can be dropped...
The Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 8 from 2-6 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Center. There are only a few appointments still available but they will be taking walk-ins anytime during the drive. To make an appointment go to Vitalant. org. Please bring your ID and your FastTrack that can be found on Vitalant. org to your appointment. All donors are required to wear a mask. Each donation has the power to save up to three lives. There is always need for blood and only volunteer donors can fill that need f...
Breeze Petty has been selected as a tutor in the Oral Communication Center at Hamilton College for the 2021-22 academic year. The Oral Communication Center’s mission is to support Hamilton’s educational goals by developing students’ abilities to express themselves with clarity and eloquence. Petty, a sophomore, is a graduate of Hot Spring County High School. The Worland Officials Association and Joe Doak have been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the Class 3A Semi Final Football game between Star Valle...
After DUI arrest, man out as county Homeland Security director POWELL (WNE) — Less than a week after being arrested on allegations that he drove his work truck while drunk, Jack Tatum is out as Park County’s director of Homeland Security. Tatum’s last day on the job was Friday, said Park County Sheriff Scott Steward, who oversees the county’s Homeland Security office. Tatum had served as director since June 2019 and had previously received praise from the sheriff and others for his work in the role. However, on the night of Oct. 24, a citizen...
At the October 19 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, in citizen participation, the council voted to approve the golf course minutes. Also, town engineer Anthony Barnett presented the town shop roof replacement estimate change order in the amount of $2,744.25. The council voted and passed to accept the change order. Mayor Mike Chimenti asked town attorney Mike Messenger if he had anything to report. Messenger said they should proceed with action based upon the earlier work session about waste mana...
At the Hot Springs County, Land Use Planning Commission meeting on October 20 at the Annex Building Planner, Bo Bowman presented three applicants. They were Britt Taylor; Daniel and Leila Porath; and Elyse Dufour. All were requesting the change from either agricultural or residential use to commercial so that they may operate short-term rentals of various kinds. In new business, Britt Taylor was not present because she is a landowner from out of state, but a representative was. Taylor wanted...
At the October 19 Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting held at the Annex building, Bo Bowman presented the finalized O’Rourke Subdivision survey map for signing. The commissioners voted and approved to add the signatures of Chairman Tom Ryan and Clerk Becky Kersten. Billie Jo Norsworthy, representing the Hot Springs County Fair Board, was present to discuss the fair building roof. The roof has five spots where leaking is occurring. Some of the insulation is wet and heavy, dripping out w...
Moonlight Madness is returning to the streets of downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, October 28 with fun events for all. The Masons will serve tacos from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. The costume contest, sponsored by Dr. Vernon and Rachel Miller, will begin at 6 p.m. in the 400 block of Broadway in front of Town Hall. The categories are: under 1, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9 years and above, and a group catagory. The Thermopolis Independent Record staff will be hosting a pinata bash beginning as the costume contest is...
The Elf Tree Program is designed to help Hot Springs County families in need with a little extra in the way of Christmas gifts for their children. Parents or guardians may sign up their children, ages birth -17 years old, Nov 1 - Dec 10 at the Department of Family Services, 403 Big Horn. The Elf Tree will be placed at Storyteller beginning November 15 and will be taken down on December 16. 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 for...
The Christmas Baskets Program started in about 1982 at NOWCAP, moved to the Elks, then to the Episcopal Church. Business status and auditing are now provided by the Episcopal Church. “Christmas Baskets” is a non-denominational program that serves anyone in need of food and has people from the whole community who volunteer to help with the set-up and distribution. The Boy Scouts’ “Scouting for Food” starts us off with their fall food collection, then help sort this first gathering. This year the Alternative Youth Program, and other volunteer...
A free Suicide Prevention Workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3 from noon-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Annex/Pubic Health Building at 117 N. 4th St. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a one hour suicide prevention training designed to help people recognize the warning signs of someone in a crisis, and how to question, persuade and refer them for help. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in a crisis, and can save lives. Lunch will be provided. To register, or for more information, call or text Jennifer at 307-431-8404...
Joe Doak and the Worland Officials Association has been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the first round nine man football playoff between Southeast and Rocky Mountain High School. The game will be played Friday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m....
Thermopolis High School Director of Activities and Athletics Brandon Deromedi introduced the 2021-22 golf team and “our four-time boys state champion team” to the Hot Springs County School Board of Trustees on Oct. 21. “More than any of the other years, they’ve overcome so many obstacles to get to this point,” Deromedi said. “To go through the state tournament, the very first day, we came out tied with Kemmerer, and that was definitely not where we had projected ourselves.” Deromedi admitted to some nervousness among both the students and...
