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There’s no doubt the public restrooms located next to Town Hall are a convenience for those who are walking the downtown area or out for a drive. Mayor Mike Mortimore said the restrooms are something they try to keep open during the week — 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday — but the vandalism to them is often ridiculous. He added the restrooms are closed in the winter for that reason. The downtown restrooms are not alone in this, as those at Candy Jack Park see their fair share, with people climb...
The Independent Record office will be closed Monday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day. The deadline for classified, display and legal advertising in the July 7 issue is 3 p.m. Friday, July 1. The deadline for editorial/news content for the July 7 issue is noon Tuesday, July 5....
High wind gusts on Tuesday caused a tree to fall at the Thermopolis Golf Course, temporarily blocking Airport Road. The National Weather Service recorded wind gusts reached 56 miles per hour for a short time....
"Messy, untimely and completely out of the box" is how artist Jackson Hendrickson describes himself. Using spray paint as his medium, some might see him as a "graffiti" artist, though Hendrickson believes a lot of the terminology gets lost in translation and "graffiti" is often used as the go-to word; rather, he sees what he does as mural artwork. His art helps "get the boring out of the walls," and gives people something to look at. At a recent meeting, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of...
The 2016 Hot Springs County High School Athletics Hall of Fame has been announced. Bobcat Athletics Hall of Fame Chairman Mark Whitt said the Hall of Fame was established in 2006 as a way to recognize the many great athletes, coaches, teams, administrators and community members that have been a part of Bobcat athletics over the years. The Hall of Fame induction will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Hot Springs County High School Commons. The class of 2016 Hall of Fame includes...
It was recently reported the draft budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 comes in at $220,120, though additional information provided was in regard to examples of items that have been done, such as the tourism app. The proposed draft budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 includes: Revenue: Total $220,120 — $55,000 Beginning Balance, $165,000 Lodging Tax and $120 Income Interest Expenses: Total $220,120 — $10,050 Administrative, $30,375 Billboards, $41,595 Publications, $62,295 Mar...
The proposed budget for the Owl Creek Irrigation District was approved by Judge Robert E. Skar on Monday, June 27. The budget calls for itemizing money to be raised by assessment against lands in the amount of $138,017.18 which is by assessment of $21.81 per acre against 4,378.89 acres of land in the Lower Area or Lucerne and Dempsey Areas at $4.58 per acre on 9,286.17 acres of land comprising the Upper and Middle Areas of the district. With this income and with income from other sources, the...
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved two policies with regard to patient financial services. Prior to approval, Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson provided a brief summary of each. The Financial Assistance Policy applies to all emergency and medically necessary care. It provides discounts for those determined to be eligible, and it is required to be widely publicized. The policy lays out that the hospital will provide uncompensated healthcare...
The Wedding of the Waters access area, a popular boat ramp and public access point to the Bighorn River near Thermopolis, will be closed July 11-15 to receive much needed improvements. Brad Sorensen, Cody Region Habitat and Access supervisor said the Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to improve the site by doubling the amount of parking area for boaters, anglers and other recreation users. “Expansion of the parking lot is long overdue and is needed to prevent folks from parking off of the existing paved parking area, which has led to resou...
This month's Garden of the Month honor goes to Bev Adams of 926 Arapahoe, who said she cut her water bill in half through xeriscaping her front yard....
Hot Springs County Commissioners approved the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition Ballot Initiative and the Formation of a Hospital District and Board of Directors Ballot Initiative on Tuesday after a public hearing was held regarding both issues. Residents on both sides of the issue were allowed to speak for two minutes on the issue before the County Commissioners made their decision. Joseph Casciato shared his reasons for not wanting the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition on the Nov. 8 ballot. “I thi...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council, with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent and Mark Nelson voting “no,” approved a request from Derek Burrows for designation of an area near the skate park to allow people to set off their fireworks. The approval comes with a couple strong suggestions, such as having designated parking and the hours of 7-11 p.m. to set off the fireworks. Prior to the approval of Burrows’ request, Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby noted Burrows had been approved to do so last ye...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners discussed courthouse security, signed a Maternal Child Health Contract with Public Health and approved a lease with Legion Town and Country Club at a meeting on Tuesday. County Commissioners discussed courthouse security updates. Road and Bridge supervisor Dave Schlager said the courthouse will have new signage next month and they are looking into prices for panic bars that will be placed in the courtroom. Judge E. Robert Skar said they want to make the...
Tuesday at the meeting of the Travel and Tourism Board, Director Amanda Moeller reported the budget has been sent in to the State, and it was returned with no comments or issues. By state statute, she noted, there has to be a public hearing — advertised three weeks in advance — regarding the budget. The hearing is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. July 19, prior to the board’s regular meeting, at the Quality Inn. The total budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2016 is $220,120, which inclu...
Lloyd and Joan LaFave of Casper cruise in their award-winning Boss Hoss Trike during the Hot Spot Car Rally Parade Saturday....
The Park County Historic Preservation Commission recently reported the Legend Rock petroglyph site was vandalized with graffiti sometime this month. Though the name “Jordon Norris” appears to have been written on the rock, that does not necessarily mean it is name of the vandal. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Hot Springs State Park at 307-864-2176. A picture of the vandalism can be seen on the Independent Record’s Facebook page.... Full story
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15, after about two hours of deliberation, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty on two counts in a case against Chance Jacobsen in Hot Springs County District Court. The case was turned over to the jury at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday — after a trial which began Monday — and they made the decision prior to 4:15 p.m. to find Jacobsen not guilty on counts of child abuse and battery. A third charge of reckless endangerment against Jacobsen was previously dismissed. The charges stem from a Dec. 8 incident, and...
Residents from Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center visited the Bar None Morgan Ranch, owned by Harvey and Lois Seidel, last Thursday morning. Phillip Scheel, owner of Tumbleweed Propane, brought out a goat and her two kids to visit as well. State Representative of House District 28 Nathan Winters also showed up to pet the animals and visit with the residents....
Community Church of Thermopolis will be building an annex for youth fellowship and community outreach at 629 Big Horn St. behind the church. The building will include a kitchen, restrooms and a large fellowship hall to host events. They will be demolishing the house located at 631 Big Horn St. to make room for the new construction. Project chairperson Veva Blakesly said this has been a vision of the church since 2008, and they hope to have the new construction completed and open by December...
On Thursday, members of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary lined tables in the hospital lobby with cookies, cakes, pies and other treats for their regular bake sale, held on the third Thursday of most months. Auxiliary Vice President Toni Andreen explained the sales are not during the summer months of July or August, nor are they done in December or January She added with a laugh that, around Christmas, people usually have enough goodies already and, by January, they're getting...
At the Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club’s monthly session Friday at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, the pair of Marilyn Mathews and Alice Stump continued their winning ways but were tied at the top by Jeannett Porter and George McClellan in the final standings. A tie for 3/4 also occurred between the pair of Janet Parent and Maggie McWilliams and Ellen Galyan and Cindy Toth. If you’re a bridge player, you will be delighted with the game and the buffet that seems to appear at the events on the third Friday of each month. Everyone is wel...
At the end of the day, Wyoming and the United States still has many challenges to face, and for Leland Christensen that raises concern not only for himself but for future generations, and it's part of his motivation to run for U.S. Congress. Christensen further noted he had dinner with Representative Cynthia Lummis, which provided an opportunity to gain some insight as to what is happening in Washington, D.C., and the challenges in Wyoming. Further, under House Speaker Paul Ryan, there has been...
Main Street Thermopolis met June 15 to discuss board member changes and important community projects. President Stefanie Gilbert decided to step down from her position as president. She did, however, decide to stay on with the committee as a member of the board. “I didn’t step down because I don’t support Main Street,” Gilbert said. “I’m a huge supporter, which is why I’m staying on the board. I just don’t think I have the time for the responsibilities of president.” The board also accepted the...
Trae Owsley leads the way during the Heros Have No Limits run/walk fundraiser Saturday in Hot Springs State Park....
Car buffs as far as the eye could see filled Hot Springs State Park Father's Day weekend for the 24th Annual Hot Spot Car Rally. A Father's Day tradition, the rally features a parade, show and shine, and fun for the entire family. With 122 entrants this year, the rally offered up a variety of vehicles for viewing. This year's winners include: Unmodified, pre-1950 – Dick and Sandy Howe, Thermopolis, 1929 Ford Model A. Pre 1985, classic/unmodified/stock – Lee Cromley, Cody, 1962 Chevrolet Imp...
