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-by Buzzy Hassrick, reporter, Cody Enterprise “Don’t worry, he doesn’t jump,” said a woman as she was walking with a friend and three dogs along the trail toward me. That comment came after the smallest dog had already put its front paws up on my leg – despite my firm command not to jump on me – as the non-jumping, large, shaggy red dog approached. She was correct, the red one behaved well, as did the third, lanky one. None of the dogs were on a leash. And later I saw the red one chasing a petrified, fleeing fawn on the single track ahead...
by Daniel Powell (totteringtimes@gmail.com) There is, perhaps, nothing more mysterious and unsettling to a man, than a woman’s purse. A man doesn’t know what all may be found in a purse, and what’s more, a man doesn’t really want to find out. Men treat a woman’s purse like a sacrosanct place of worship - a place reserved only for those initiates of the faith. Asked to retrieve something from her purse, a man will - without any hesitation - pick up the purse, and hand it to her directly. No looking inside - no rummaging through the contents...
by Dr. Jason D. Fuss, Superintendent of Schools Fourteen months ago, taking on the role of Superintendent for Hot Springs County School District #1 brought a warm welcome from the Thermopolis community. Crossing the one-year mark this summer offered a natural moment to reflect on what our students, educators, and community members have accomplished together, and where we are headed next. When first stepping into this role, the priority was simple: listen, observe, and partner with our staff, families, and trustees to ensure our schools remain...
Questions: 1. On what continent are all of the 8,000-meter peaks? 2. How many three-point shots did Shaquille O’Neal make in his NBA career? 3. Why should you never use bleach to clean up urine? 4. What alcoholic drink is most associated with Russia? 5. Name the state where each of these national parks are found: Arches, Sequoia, Acadia, Mammoth Cave, Shenandoah. Fun Facts: More than 400 years ago, Dutch inventor Cornelis Drebbel built one of the first working submarines and navigated it beneath the River Thames. King James I of England r...
Get those dancing shoes back out because we have another concert in Thermopolis this week! Tris Munsick and the Innocents will be performing on Friday, Sept. 11 at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds in front of the grandstands. The concert starts at 7 p.m. with opener The Clay Halos. This is a fundraiser for the Thermopolis PRCA Rodeo Committee. For more information and a QR code to scan for tickets, see the ad on page 12....
Questions 1. How many games does an NFL team play during the regular season? 2. Besides the Twin Towers, how many other major NYC buildings were destroyed or eventually demolished as a result of the September 11 attacks? 3. Where is the Rock of Gibraltar, and which country controls it? 4. Who wrote the line, “And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor, Shall be lifted—nevermore!” 5. Name the six numbers that, when spelled out, have exactly five letters. Fun Facts John Wayne played football at USC but lost his athle...
Thermopolis, get your dancing shoes. Our community is going to experience a special treat on Saturday,Sept. 5 with a free Ben Haggard concert on the streets downtown Opener is Rhyder Scott. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for a fee. For more information, see the story on page 1 or the ad on page 2 of this paper. Bring your folding chairs and enjoy!...
Questions: 1. Name the four most eaten birds on Earth. 2. What was the name of St. Petersburg, Russia, before 1991? 3. What are the five most populous cities in South America? 4. Harry Potter is on screen for 540 minutes in the entire movie series. Ron Weasley (211) is next, and Hermione Granger (205) is third. Who ranks 4 through 7? 5. Which days of the week are named for objects in the Solar System? Fun Facts: In 1985, Indonesia offered a $1,300 prize for a song encouraging people to plant and grow soybeans. Soybean production more than...
The Smoking Waters Demolition Derby is set for Saturday, August 29 at the fairgrounds. The total payout to drivers for the night is expected to reach $20,000. That’s some serious money and, hopefully, means we will have a full night of smashing and bashing. The event is now sponsored by the Hot Springs County Fair Board and is a fundraiser for fairgrounds upkeep. Get your tickets at the gate for this action packed event. For more information and a QR code to scan, see the ad on page 2 of this paper....
I would like to see if anyone else is concerned about the Pronghorn migration around Sage Valley, Red Canyon Road outside of Thermopolis in particular. Heading into Thermopolis, 70 mph speed limit, no migration signs anywhere to let people know to look out for the Pronghorns. Any chance to lower the speed limit heading into town? Or do we have to keep speed trapping the tourists, for our police/sheriffs to survive our lousy economy. There is no reason to drive 70 miles an hour into Thermopolis. I just don’t like seeing dead Pronghorn on the h...
by Bryan Golden The largest brick building is constructed one brick at a time. A long journey by foot is completed one step at a time. A home is built one board at a time. The most monumental accomplishments are achieved through a series of small, manageable steps. Any goal is achieved by taking enough small steps. You start where you are and then take just one step. Taking action initiates your forward progress. If you want a new job, begin by applying to one job posting. If you want to get a college degree, sign up for one course. If you...
Questions 1. What disastrous event occurred on August 24, A.D. 79? 2. Who started the expedition that Juan Sebastián Elcano finished? 3. Are each of these a unit of volume, length, or time: hand, acre-foot, shake, sol, chain, cord? 4. Which car company’s name roughly means “Listen!” in Latin? 5. Give the mascots for these Big 12 teams: Utah, Iowa State, Kansas, Colorado and TCU. Fun Facts The Voyager space missions were so successful in part because of a rare alignment of the outer planets. When President Richard Nixon was asked to approve the...
Our press deadline only allows us to include some of the unofficial primary election results in this issue of the IR. We will follow up with more election results in next week’s paper. The Hot Springs County website at hscounty.com will have all the local results. State results can be found at sos.wyo.gov/elections/electionresults.aspx...
Thank you to all the Thermopolis supporters who helped with the Play Production Bahguewana during the Gift of the Waters Pageant August 1 and 2, 2026. This helped the Eastern Shoshone tribal actors, dancers and drum group. Diana Tillman...
by Jill Pertler I’m not sure how I accomplished the feat, but somewhere in my innocent online shopping and scrolling I managed to subscribe to a couple of home-improvement, DIY and arts and crafts websites. I could easily unsubscribe, but every once in a while they come up with a gem that causes me to pause, and–eventually–click. (They don’t call it clickbait for nothing!) I’m usually disappointed when I do click. I feel like I’ve been had, because the really great, new and unique home cleaning hack that I was promised turns out to be somethin...
Questions: 1. Which 19th-century millionaire very possibly saved the whales from extinction? 2. How did the capture of the Japanese-controlled-island of Tinian help end World War II? 3. Rank the six populated continents in order by the percentage of adults who own cell phones. 4. What is the largest city in each of these Wyoming counties: Laramie, Fremont, Campbell, Uinta and Niobrara? 5. If you are 100 years old, how many years more can you expect to live? Fun Facts: The only endorsement Elvis Presley ever did was for a donut shop that he...
The primary election is coming up on Tuesday, August 18. In this edition of the Independent Record, you will find an election section with sample ballots, a wealth of candidate information and advertising. We hope you will read the information and that it helps our readers become informed voters. Be sure to vote on August 18!...
(totteringtimes@gmail.com) HERE’S THE THING ABOUT ELECTION SEASON: Long before it really gears up - I can’t wait till it’s over. I find it difficult to relate to anyone who would choose to run for public office - particularly a federal or state-wide office. They just don’t seem to be my kind of people. If I bother to watch their campaign ads, or to read their many fliers, I always come away feeling like I have known people who have run for office - even some who have won, and then determined to run again - although I could never underst...
by John Bernhisel If there is ever a summer to vote, it is this one. Not because the issues are bigger than they have been in past elections. But because this summer, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we are reminded of one of the most remarkable changes in government in world history. Two hundred and fifty years ago, men and women throughout the American colonies embraced an extraordinary idea: that people should have a voice in their own government. Many of the leaders of the American Revolution were not poor or desperate. Some...
Many who have come here in the last quarter century are unaware and for some of us who were here memories may have faded. This week marks the 26th anniversary of the Kates Basin Fire. It was a 135,000 acre fire on the ridge west of the Wind River Canyon clear over to Blondie Pass, above Anchor Dam. On August 11th the winds caused the fire to blow up, killing Jim Burnett, a member of a team from Oklahoma. A brave crew from our Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department was responsible for saving the life of Burnett’s partner. The Fire Hall was s...
Questions What state is most associated with each of these foods: dirty soda, Spam musubi, cheese curds, lobster rolls and beignets? Name the four largest moons of Jupiter. If every boat floating on the ocean magically moved onto the Sahara Desert, would sea level go up, go down or stay the same? The 2025 film One Battle After Another won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Name six other Best Picture winners with a number in the title. Give the first names of all five members of the Darling family in Peter Pan. Fun Facts The distance between...
In this edition of the IR, we have the Hot Springs County School District informational pages on page 8 and 9. They are full of useful information for all three schools, buses and more. Next week, we will have a special primary election section featuring local and state candidate information and sample ballots as we head to the polls on August 18. All six of our local county commissioner candidates are running as republicans and the primary will narrow that down to the top two. This is a very important election for our county. The week of...
Title 9 – Administration of Government Chapter 8 – Land Use Planning All local governments must develop a local land use plan and may cooperate with the county to develop such a plan. All counties must develop a countywide land use plan that incorporates the land use plans of all incorporated cities and towns within the county (Wyo. Stat. § 9-8-301–302). According to a June 2018 document, “As required by law, all 23 Wyoming counties have adopted a county comprehensive plan or land use plan to help guide them into the future.” Even though pla...
This Saturday, August 8, the Thermopolis Farmers & Artisans Market is excited about this year’s Back to School Supply Drive. We will have tubs to drop off your donations for Ralph Witters Elementary, Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School, and The Learning Center. For Hot Springs Co. public school supply lists, visit www.hotsprings1.org under the Students & Parents tab. The Learning Center requests pens, pencils, paper and art supplies. Also, this year’s raffle to benefit Thermopolis Farmers & Artisans Market has begun. Com...
Questions: 1. What is the highest paved highway mountain pass in Wyoming? 2. Who are the subjects of the five best-selling biographies since 2020? 3. Why does the Eiffel Tower weigh 700 tons more than it did 130 years ago? 4. Name as many of the eight European capital cities with five letters or fewer as you can. 5. Which movie contains the line, “I’ve gotta go, Julia. We’ve got cows!!” Fun Facts: About 3 percent of Californians live in the northernmost third of the state. Thirty-two percent live in the middle third, and 65 percent live in...
