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Tuesday morning, Senate District 20 representative Wyatt Agar attended a Corporations Committee meeting. The meeting was to hear testimony on Senate File 71, regarding electricity production standards. Additionally, he noted there was debate regarding SF 17, dealing with extra-territorial jurisdiction. Regarding this latter, he said the important thing to keep in mind is this is a bill that deals with counties that have planning and zoning “so while there are some worries around it for our m...
Thermopolis Police Chief Steve Shay recommends people keep their eyes open when accepting large bills, as they may not be legal tender. The bills, which look, at first glance, like actual money, are in fact prop money. They read “motion picture use only” on the front and back, and have a notice they are not legal tender. Shay noted the bills are printed on regular paper, which has a different feel and weight than mint paper, and they don’t have any security features. Shay said one of the bills was presented at a business, though the cashi...
Hot Springs Travel and Tourism is currently requesting funding applications for special events in the coming fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Director Amanda Moeller explained the process generally begins in mid-January. Applicants must complete an application for each event for which they are requesting funding, and the application must be accompanied by a budget. Moeller noted the money provided by Travel and Tourism must be used, 100 percent, for advertising, and...
In the depths of winter we all dream of spring and the renewal it brings, flowers and trees and warmer weather. That makes this the perfect time to get your seedlings through the Hot Springs County Conservation District office or the University of Wyoming Extension Office. Their annual seedling sale is going on now through the end of April with a variety of items available, from trees to flowers and shrubs. As an example, a box of wildflower seedlings containing 30 plants will cost $76. If trees are more what you’re looking for, dependent on t...
Relay For Life is currently taking orders for their annual daffodil sales. Pre-order deadline is Feb. 17 After some reorganization, the Thermopolis chapter of Relay is now combined with those in Worland, Ten Sleep, Basin, Hyattville and Manderson. The 2017 Relay event is scheduled for July 8 from 6 p.m. until midnight at Warrior Stadium in Worland. According to information from the American Cancer Society, daffodils are “a universal symbol of hope and life.” Daffodil prices are: one bouquet for $10, five for $40 and 10 for $70. Proceeds fro...
The 4th Annual Boots and Buckles Ball is right around the corner, a perfect night out for the entire family. The ball will be held on Feb. 11 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, featuring pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and baked beans for just $5 per plate. Families of four or more pay a fixed price of $20 for the family. A major fundraiser for the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, it is not just a cowboy gathering, but a great event for the whole family. There are some exciting silent and live auction items throughout the...
Hot Springs State Park has been named to Wide Open Spaces picks for the top 25 best state parks in the U.S. According to their website at www.wideopenspaces.com, state parks don't get quite as much love as national parks, but there are still some absolute gems out there if you do a little research. They have this to say about HSSP, "When it comes to thermal features, Yellowstone National Park is king in the U.S. and Wyoming. But there's another cool and lesser-known thermal area in Hot Springs... Full story
With flu activity reports showing a high level of illness, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents of the common-sense steps they can take to avoid spreading influenza or becoming ill with the disease. “Reports have been showing high levels of activity across the state for the last few weeks. We don’t know whether we’ve yet reached the peak of activity,” said Clay Van Houten, interim state epidemiologist with WDH. Influenza is a contagious, respiratory illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, extreme...
Hot Springs County Assessor Shelley Deromedi announced that currently qualified Hot Springs County veterans should contact the assessor’s office by telephone to apply for their 2017 Veteran’s Exemption. Deromedi stated, “In the past, veterans were required to complete a sworn exemption application form in her office each year. Legislation has made it permissible for the veteran to contact the assessor’s office by phone to apply.” Currently qualified veterans should call the assessor’s office as soon as possible to notify that office that...
In a deja vu repeat of the 2016 legislative session, Wyoming is once again in the spotlight nationally for House Bill 0135, the non-discrimination act. The bill has been described as a stab at the LGBT community with those opposing the bill saying it removes the rights of the LGBT community in favor of religious preference, spreading real fear among the LGBT community and their supporters. An attempt was made last year to present the bill on the house floor, however, there is a required 2/3... Full story
Thermopolis Volunteer Firemen were called to 2701 Hamilton Dome Road in the early hours of Monday morning. The occupants escaped the inferno without injuries along with their dogs, but the home was a total loss. Fire Chief Mark Collins said investigation into the cause of the fire has been turned over to the owner's insurance company, but he did not see anything with the fire that would have made it suspicious.... Full story
The Thermopolis Independent Record staff brought home several awards from the annual Wyoming Press Association (WPA) Convention Jan. 20-21 in Cheyenne. The IR competes in the small weekly category along with 24 other Wyoming newspapers. The IR won first place for Photographic Excellence and second place for Best Use of Photographs. With a total of 14 individual Pacemaker Awards, the IR also earned the WPA Foundation’s Sweepstakes award. Dennis Nierzwicki brought home seven Pacemaker Awards including first place in Sports Action with a p... Full story
Senate District 20 representative Wyatt Agar has his plate full during the 2017 Legislature, managing bills and learning the ropes as one of the many freshmen this session. Tuesday morning, Agar shared he was headed to Corporations Committee meetings. He stated, “Last week we worked a group of bills pertaining to liquor statues. We were able to make them more user friendly and remove regulations. This week we are going to look at a set of interim bills that center around special districts.” He...
At their January 17 meeting the Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees held a lengthy discussion on whether or not to move to a four-day school week for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Six years ago, when the board decided to move to the 4 1/2 day week, it wasn’t a financial decision, but one based on student absenteeism and a better way to combat it, especially on the high school level. At the time, the majority of missed school days were on Fridays with students p...
Monday afternoon saw the start of a trial, expected to last several days, against Paul Mathewson in Hot Springs County Fifth Judicial District Court. Judge John G. Fenn is presiding over the trial. Among the charges against Mathewson are: delivery of methamphetamine, stemming from an April 9, 2015 incident; use of meth, possession of meth, possession of meth in felony amount, possession of marijuana and possession of methadone stemming from a May 1, 2015 incident; trespassing, stemming from Sept...
Work that began a few months back at the Hot Springs County Senior Center is nearing completion. Flooring which better matches the beams along the center's walls and ceilings was recently installed, and Executive Director Chanda Waddell said that is the end for the contractor work. Waddell said people seem to really like the changes to the center, and she hasn't heard any negative comments. There are still some touch-ups and cleaning to do, Waddell noted. The next project is working to secure...
Mother Nature got in the way Tuesday, preventing a planned public meeting on the upcoming solar eclipse from being held. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. in the basement meeting room at Big Horn Federal. Everyone is encouraged to attend the public meeting to learn what to expect with the August event, how many people are expected to descend on Thermopolis and what plans are being made to accommodate them.... Full story
The Nature and Discovery Joint Powers Board met Thursday to elect new officers. Officers include Chair Toddi Darlington, Vice Chair Howie Samelson, Secretary Pete Coggi, Treasurer Shurie Scheel and Director Wes Whipple....
Travelers looking for Wyoming road information now have access to a new 511 travel map that offers improved functionality and usability. The Wyoming Department of Transportation revamped its 511 map and launched a new version on Thursday, Jan. 19, making it mobile friendly and providing even more road information, conditions and other travel information. Work on the map started about six months ago. “The new map has more functionality and has a more modern look and feel,” said Vince Garcia, WYDOT’s GIS/ITS manager. “There are a lot of new fea...
The start of the school year means many new things - new teachers and classes, new activities, even new friends. For Silvia Hernandez Diez-Ochoa, these were all rolled into one. Originally from Madrid, Spain, Diez-Ochoa is currently a sophomore at Hot Springs County High School as part of the student exchange program. Host parent Michelle Westman explained when the host parents and students are being connected through the exchange program, the parents can decide to host a student for a semester...
A wide variety of agencies are gearing up for what promises to be a major event for Thermopolis and Hot Springs County – the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. Monthly meetings are being held to prepare for the influx of 6,000 or more people, many of whom are going to be from foreign countries, into the county to view the total solar eclipse, more people than actually live in Hot Springs County. Every hotel and RV space available is already booked for that weekend since Thermopolis has been t...
The Wyoming State Legislature is into its second week with a lot of business to take care of in Cheyenne. Representative Nathan Winters will be taking a look at a couple of specific bills coming up, House Bill (HB) 37 and HB 76. HB 37 effectively removes the state’s education department’s rules on teacher accountability, leaving accountability standards up to each individual school district. “I will listen to the debate on this issue,” Winters said. “I know there will be several bills presented...
The 2017 Wyoming Legislative Session is in full swing, and Senate District 20 representative Wyatt Agar is keeping upbeat about things. Agar stated he’s working at learning the system with in the Senate chamber. “The balance of knowledge and fresh enthusiasm in the chamber has been fun and interesting. At this point in time we are mainly looking at bills that have came out of committee's during the interim. So they are generally speaking clean up type legislation.” He further noted Leland Christ...
Tuesday night during the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, there was lengthy discussion regarding the pay Town employees receive. The discussion was initiated by Town Mechanic Joe Mounts, who expressed concern regarding how hours are handled and paid out. Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby provided some background, noting people were called out on Christmas to plow. Of those, the on-call person is paid time-and-a-half for all the time he plows while others who are called out get straight time. M...
Carter Lee Nesky was born January 11, 2017, to earn the title of the first baby of the year born at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. His parents are Tyler and Janelle Nesky. Toni Andreen, back left, and Charlene Chatwell, with the hospital auxiliary, presented the family with gifts donated by area businesses. Little Carter weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21.25 inches long. He is the couple's first child....
