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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...
Fifty-year-old Michelle Redland ran the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon June 5 in Deadwood, S.D. Redland said this was her first marathon and it took her five hours and 58 minutes to run the 26.2 miles. "The first 14 miles was a steady climb," she said. "At about mile 16, I first saw my husband and I was overjoyed. During mile 18, I started crying because I was exhausted and I had another hill to conquer. So, I walked miles 18 and 19, and I never looked at my watch once." Running a marathon...
The Hot Springs County Weed and Pest District will be spraying for mosquitoes between June 29 and July 6 in the county including the areas of Lucerne Valley and Owl Creek, weather permitting. The district loans out small foggers to property owners for use in a pickup or on a 4-wheeler. Larvicide is also available. Weed and Pest staff is available to help property owners find solutions to both mosquito and weed problems. Call the office at 864-2278....
Amanda Dinsmore and Eryn Robinson returned last Saturday from a week-long trip to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. The pair competed in the duet category along with 240 other pairs of students from all across the U.S. and several foreign countries. According to coach Cindy Glasson, the girls did an excellent job representing not only the Hot Springs County School District, but Wyoming as well. "This is a very stressful competition," Glasson said. "They were...
Monday afternoon, County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon hosted a meeting with regard to what would happen to Thermopolis should the dam at Boysen Reservoir break. Gordon noted he has the utmost faith in the dam’s integrity and in the Bureau of Reclamation, but having a plan in place now will help people get out of the way should something happen. Those attending the meeting included representatives of law enforcement, town governments, emergency services, businesses and the c...
On June 21, the Hot Springs County Commissioners will host a public hearing regarding the formation of a hospital district, which will provide operating revenue for Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, and the Specific Purpose Sales and Use Excise Tax, which will go toward remodeling and adding on to the hospital building. The Thermopolis Independent Record is providing information from those who support the tax and the district formation, as well as those opposed to it. Vote yes supporters Kar...
One person died and another was hospitalized after a Saturday afternoon crash in Wind River Canyon. Cheyenne resident Jamie Winters, 41, died as a result of the crash which occurred at 12:40 p.m. near mile post 123 on US Highway 20 approximately 8 miles south of Thermopolis. According to a news release from the Wyoming Highway Partrol, Winters was driving a 2014 Dodge Avenger passenger car northbound on US 20 when the car crossed over the centerline into the southbound lane of travel. A 2012...
Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Beatriz Schulmeister had plenty of positive comments for Kayla Connor, who was involved in a single-vehicle rollover Sunday, as the 20-year-old Thermopolis resident was wearing her seatbelt during the accident. Schulmeister responded to the accident at mile marker 146 on Highway 20 at about 2:55 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, Conner was southbound driving her 2002 Ford Explorer on her way into town. She found herself driving toward the west, and... Full story
The Hot Springs County Republican Party hosted the Reagan Day Dinner on Saturday night, featuring a silent auction, a live auction and special speakers including local Republican candidates for Hot Springs County Commissioner and State Senate District 20. Above, a couple contemplates bidding on an item in the silent auction....
There's a new face out there helping to patrol the streets of Thermopolis - that of Officer Ron Cunningham. Cunningham was officially sworn in June 7, though his first day with the Thermopolis Police Department was May 23. Born and raised in Riverton, Cunningham moved away to Kemmerer and later attended college at Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb. He graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. He moved to Las Vegas for about three years, but really wanted a position in...
Kirby Bar & Grill opened on Tuesday in Kirby. The restaurant and bar is owned by Cory Walk, Su Walk, Niki Baird and Allan Baird. Steaks, chicken, seafood and burgers will be served in a casual atmosphere. The bar will have nine beers on draft and several bottled brews, including some local brews such as Kirby Creek Ale. A full service bar will also carry Wyoming Whiskey. "We're keeping things simple," Cory said. "We want to provide people with good service and good food at a good price." Cory...
