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The Hot Springs County Commissioners received an update from GDA Engineers on the progress at the new county airport west of Thermopolis at their second meeting of the month of August. GDA has been working with High Plains Power and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on the road closed gate that will be placed just past the entrance to the new airport. Per the agreement between WYDOT and the county, the county will be responsible for a new meter on the gate, however, WYDOT will take over the maintenance of the gate and meter after...
4-H Static Exhibits Foods and Nutrition Luke Dickey: My Plate Sack Lunch – red, Peanut Butter Dog Treats – purple, Banana Cookies – blue, Oatmeal Cookies – blue, Beef and Cheese Dog Treats – purple, Canned Green Beans – red, Canned Sliced White Peaches – blue, Blueberry Spice Jam – blue, Chocolate Zucchini Bread – purple. Jeremy Gibbel: Multi-Grain Chewy Cookies – blue. Destiny Harris: Blueberry Pie – purple/3rd overall State Fair Foods, Canned Peaches – purple, Canned Green Beans – red, Blue... Full story
New officers for the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center board were elected last week. Doris Ann Ready will be serving this next year as chairman of the board. Phyllis Baker was elected as vice chairman. Filling the remaining positions are Carol Shaffer, treasurer and Kathy Wallingford, secretary....
The Independent Record office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in recognition of Labor Day. The deadline for classified, display and legal advertising in the Sept. 10 issue is noon Friday, Sept. 4 and the IR office will close for the day at that time. The deadline for editorial/news content for the Sept. 10 issue is noon Tuesday, Sept. 8....
The Farrells and the Longwells made an impressive showing representing Thermopolis during the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association State Finals in Cheyenne August 14-16. Kamryn Farrell won the Year End All-Around in the Pee Wee division. She also took first in Year End Pole Bending and Year End Barrel Racing. Roedy Farrell won the Year End All-Around in the Junior Boy division and took first in the Junior Boy Year End Steer Riding. Jace Longwell finished first in the Year End Senior Steer Riding...
On August 9, a subadult male grizzly bear was captured and relocated for frequenting developed areas near Thermopolis. In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bridger Teton National Forest, the bear was relocated to the Bailey Creek drainage in Bridger Teton National Forest approximately 15 miles northwest of Moran, WY. The release site is located in currently occupied grizzly bear habitat....
The 10th Annual Rotary Turbo Turtle Trek is on its way to Thermopolis, Saturday, Aug. 29. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park with a list of prizes that includes $1,000 in cash for the grand prize winner. Other prizes include guns, big screen televisions, mini-vacations, gift certificates, dinosaur digs and much more. Tickets are $10 per turtle and may be purchased from any Rotary Club member. Tickets are also available at Broadway Bygones, Koerwith, Michel, Wright and Associates, Messenger and Overfied and...
The first day of school is just around the corner, and with school comes sports seasons. There will be a fall high school sports mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the high school gym at 6 p.m. An ice cream social will be held for parents and athletes before the meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the commons, sponsored by the Bobcat Booster Club. Parents and athletes are reminded to get their physicals turned in prior to the first practice....
The Bobcat Golf Team opens their season August 20-21 at the Powell Invitational. A full list of fall sports schedules will appear in next’s week IR....
Parke Price won the open division of the 2015 Thermopolis Golf Course Club Championship Sunday with a 36-hole total of 145. Jason Ciz finished in second with 150 and Ethan Brooks came in third with 152. Dana Bjorhus won the TGC women's club champion with a final score of 177. Kevin Skates won the senior division championship with 159. Bob Uffelman came in second with 164. Lisa Bowman took first in the senior women's division with 164. Cory Sova won the open division net championship with 132....
2-13 Year old First Place - Dalton Nelson (56) Second Place - Jason Bowman (80) Third Place - Carson Medvigy (89) 14-16 year old First Place - Hudson Roling (39) Second Place - Caleb Decroo (45) Third Place - Jake Maksin (51)...
It’s that time of year again. Time for crashes, bashes and the roar of engines as the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2015 Thermopolis Demolition Derby. The event will be held at the Hot Springs County Fairgounds Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize this year will be $3,000 cash with the second place winner taking home $1,000, third place $700 and fourth place $500 along with trophies for the top four. In addition to the main event, there will also be a truck derby and a men’s and women’s “Herbie” derby wit...
An Arts in the Park free concert can be heard on Thursday, Aug. 13 on the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. Featuring Blinddog Smokin’, a 2015 Grammy nominee for Best Blues Album, the entire family is sure to enjoy their special brand of blues, soul and funk. The music starts at 7 p.m....
Every parent wants to know where their child stands developmentally and the Hot Springs County Preschool Screening and Health Fair is just the ticket to get the information you need. Between Aug. 18 and 20, any child up to age four may have a free developmental screening at the Ralph Witters Elementary gym. The screening includes vision, hearing, speech and language, motor skills and pre-academics. Part of the Hot Springs County Child Find Program, the free screening is sponsored by Hot Springs County School Dist. No. 1, the Children’s R... Full story
The Annual VFW Picnic will be Sunday, August 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. Members, auxiliary and guests are welcome. For more information, call the VFW at 864-2686....
Everyone is invited to celebrate 70 years and three generations with a special open house at Mortimore Funeral Home. The open house will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mortimore Funeral Home is located at 620 Arapahoe....
A representative from Riverton Workforce Center will be at the Hot Springs County Library Tuesday, August 18 from 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Riverton office of the Department of Workforce Services is also available by phone at 307-856-9231 or visit their website at wyomingworkforce.org...
This weekend will be the Club Championship at the Thermopolis Golf Course. The course will be closed during the tournament both Saturday and Sunday. Entry fee is $50 for open, senior men, women and senior women divisions. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August. 14. Register at the Pro Shop at the golf course....
Hot Springs County Barrel Racers held their fourth competition for the summer on Sunday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. PeeWee Barrels Division 1D: 1st, Taylor Agar, 22.764. Division 2D: 1st, Mesa Allen, 23.538. Youth Barrels Division 1D: 1st, Elsie Campbell, 19.114. Division 3D: 1st, McKinsey Sporer, 20.143; 2nd, Kamryn Farrell, 20.231; 3rd, Sierra White, 20.493; 4th, Payton Baker, 20.764. Division 4D: 1st, Ashlyn Ibach, 21.216; 2nd, Payton Baker, 21.663; 3rd, Brye Williams, 22.760;...
Results have been released for the Hot Springs County Fair. The following is a partial listing. Remaining fair results will run in the August 20 edition. Breeding Beef Grand Champion, Jessie Pennoyer; Reserve Champion, Jules Ward Market Beef Open Class – 1. Audrey Axtell Feeder Class – 1. Will Ward 1098 – 1. Emme Norsworthy; 1115 – 1. Will Ward, 2. Audrey Axtell; 1137 – 1. Rebecca Clouse 1168-1181 – 1. Spencer Axtell, 2. Melissa Ward, 3. Melissa Ward 1212-1213 – 1. Jessie Pennoyer, 2....
The 10th Annual Rotary Turbo Turtle Trek is on its way to Thermopolis, Saturday, Aug. 29. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Big Spring in Hot Springs State Park with a list of prizes that includes $1,000 in cash for the grand prize winner. Other prizes include guns, big screen televisions, mini-vacations, gift certificates, dinosaur digs and much more. Tickets are $10 per turtle and may be purchased from any Rotary Club member. Tickets are also available at Broadway Bygones, Koerwitz, Michel, Wright and Associates, Messenger and Overfield and...
The Independent Record is highlighting beautiful yards around the community. Pictured here is beautiful yard of John and Shelly Fish at 720 S. 5th....
Everyone is invited to celebrate 70 years and three generations with a special open house at Mortimore Funeral Home. The open house will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mortimore Funeral Home can be found at 620 Arapahoe....
An Arts in the Park free concert can be heard on Thursday, Aug. 13 on the pavilion in Hot Springs State Park. Featuring Blinddog Smokin’, a 2015 Grammy nominee for Best Blues Album, the entire family is sure to enjoy their special brand of blues, soul and funk. The music starts at 7 p.m....
Wyoming Highway Patrol is sponsoring an Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course Friday, August 14 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Annex. The free class is for young people ages 15-25. Register now online at www.aliveat25.us....
