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  • ESA members attend state convention

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2015

    The state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held May 29-31, in Wheatland. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 attending were: Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky, Linda Ziegler and Jenifer Grimm, who served the past year as State President. Vickie Farris, the International Council President from Idaho, installed Jenifer Grimm for her second term as President of the E.S.A. Wyoming State Council. The following awards were received by local chapter members: First Place Awards Outstanding Chapter of the...

  • Army Band

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2015

    Mark your calendar for the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 67th Army Band “Wyoming’s Own” on Sunday July 5 at 3 p.m. at two locations. The 67th Army Band Rock Group will play at the Pavilion at Hot Springs State Park. The 67th Army Band Jazz Group will play at Boysen State Park. For more information, call Hot Springs State Park at 864-2176 or Boysen State Park at 307-876-2796....

  • Big Horn River flows should begin to decrease

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2015

    The Bureau of Reclamation and Corp of Engineers anticipate beginning reductions in releases from Boysen this week. Exact dates and times are unknown, but reductions will be in 500 cfs increments, every 2-3 hours. The goal for now is to reduce flows through the Wind River into Big Horn River to 4,000-5,000 cfs, then remain in that range until Boysen Reservoir is out of the flood pool and down to normal storage level. Though the early thinking was that reductions might start Tuesday, it is a coordinated decision between the Bureau of Reclamation...

  • Free flower arranging class

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2015

    A free flower arranging demonstration will be held Monday, June 29 at Hot Springs County Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. Shelly Burrows, from The Shoppe, will be demonstrating techniques that will work for a variety of events. Flowers will be available for use or participants may bring their own. For more information, contact Russ Ferree at 864-3104....

  • On the Record 6.18.15

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, June 9 3:57 p.m. Washakie County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for Dylan Balsted, 22. Sheriff deputies located, arrested and transported the man. 9:07 p.m. Frank Lutz, 60, was arrested at his residence for probation revocation. Charges are pending against a female in...

  • Jamie Hart to wed Daniel Kennedy

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hart of Cody, Wyo., formerly of Thermopolis, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie D'Lyn, to Daniel Kennedy, son of Keith and Louise Kennedy of Lonetree, Wyo. and Melanie Corey of Ogden, Utah. Jamie, a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a family and consumer science teacher in Lyman, Wyo. Dan, also a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a civil engineer in Rock Springs, Wyo. An Aug. 8 wedding is being planned in Thermopo...

  • Wyoming Business Council program

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    The Wyoming Business Council is hosting a free program called How To Access Capital For Your Business Monday, June 22 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Hot Springs County Museum. Business Finance Program Manager Ryan Whitehead will present financial resource opportunities for your business needs. You can download the financial resources guide at http://goo.gl/v8UPfK. For more information contact Leah Bruscino at 307-754-5785 or email leah.bruscino@wyo.gov....

  • Mary Mills - UPDATE with services

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Mary Ann Mills, 55, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at her residence in Thermopolis. She was the general manager of Days Inn until the time of her death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 22 at St. Francis Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. A parish vigil will be held Sunday evening, 7 p.m. at the Church. In memory of Mary, donations may be given to the PFP Backpack for Kids Program, % Judy Carswell, 292 Coventry Circle, Thermopolis, 82443. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will be... Full story

  • Free lunch and breakfast available for kids at RWE

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Hot Springs County School District is providing a new, free summer food program at Ralph Witters Elementary School. Mondays through Thursdays from June 8-25, July 6-24 and August 3-13 breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All children of any age are welcome. Adults may attend at a cost of $4 per meal. For more information, contact Food Service Director Cindy Wallingford at 864-6595 or Ralph Witters Elementary at 864-6561. The state of Wyoming provides reimbursement for all the...

  • Parking lot dance Saturday

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Thermopolis Liquors will be holding a parking lot dance Saturday, June 20 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music, food and games. All proceeds from food and pop sales will go to the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Must be 21 or older to attend....

  • Hot Springs County Barrel Racing results

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Hot Springs County Summer Series Barrel Racing was held Sunday June 14 at the fairgrounds. The second event in the series will be Sunday, June 28 at the fairgrounds with entries beginning at 1 p.m. Open Barrels 1D – 1. Shyla Nicholas, 18.788. 2. Deserae Cooper, 19.126. 3. Shyla Nicholas, 19.155. 4. Jerrie Slagle, 19.237. 2D – 1. Jerrie Slagle, 19.368. 2. Deserae Cooper, 19.376. 3. Nick Comes, 19.455. 4. Jennifer Lewis, 19.659. 3D – 1. Raelyn Gould, 19.822. 2. Kristy Tomash, 19.840. 3. Samantha Hinders, 19.884. 4. Karen Wilkes, 19.972. 5. Jeri...

  • Adult coed softball standings and score

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Standings as of June 11 Jadeco/Merit 9 0 One Stop Repair Spark Plugs 6 2 Sons of Pitches 5 4 Pitch Slappers 4 4 Mailloux Taxidermy 4 5 Slide One In 1 7 Gottsche Rehab 1 8 Tuesday, May 12  Thursday, May 14 Gottsche Rehab 5  Mailloux Taxidermy 12 Jadeco/Merit 26  Slide One In 5 Sons of Pitches 3  Gottsche Rehab 4 Mailloux Taxidermy 1    One Stop Repair Sparkplugs 22 One Stop Repair Sparkplugs 9   Jadeco/Merit 14 Pitch Slappers 5  Sons of Pitches 10 Tuesday, May 19  Thursday, May 21 Mailloux Taxidermy L    Mailloux Taxidermy 1 Gottsche Rehab W  O...

  • Athletic camps coming to Thermopolis

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Big Horn Basin Football Camp Summer football is coming to Thermopolis in late June when the Big Horn Basin Football Camp takes LeRoy Hayes Field. Children from Kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to attend. The program gives children the hands-on practice and one-on-one attention children need to grow their skills. Camp staff will include coaches from Black Hills State, the University of Wyoming, Western State and coaches from 18 Wyoming and Colorado high schools. Heath Hayes, who has been part of organizing the event since it started 26...

  • G&F reminds black bear hunters to remove bait

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Black bear hunters are alerted that Wyoming’s spring black bear hunting seasons closed one half hour after sunset on Monday, June 15, in all remaining hunt areas. Registered baits need to be removed by June 22, as per regulation. Wyoming black bear hunting regulations state: “Registered bait sites placed in the spring and fall hunting season, including all containers and bait materials, shall be removed within seven days after the close of the spring and fall season. Burial of the bait shall be specifically prohibited and shall not con...

  • About People

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Cody Hoffman graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Energy Management Masters of Business Administration. Vinchinzo Hinojos-Castle was named to Central Wyoming College President’s list for the spring semester. Dana Bjorhus (honors student, Phi Theta Kappa), Kaylee Groh and Shailee Harvey graduated from Northwest College in Powell....

  • Smokin' Waters Golf Tourney

    Staff Report|Jun 18, 2015

    Hot Springs County 4-H and FFA support groups are hosting the 2nd Annual Smokin’ Waters Golf Tournament Saturday, June 20, at the Thermopolis Golf Course with a shotgun start. There are two tee times for golfers with the morning tee time at 8 a.m. and the afternoon tee time is 1 p.m. There are several hole-in-one prizes in this tournament. Fremont Motors of Riverton is sponsoring a 2015 Ford F150 if someone gets a hole-in-one on hole two and the Wyoming 4-H Foundation is sponsoring a $25,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one on hole eight. Bank o... Full story

  • Pallet painting party set for Saturday stroll

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    Photography is the theme for the Second-Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, Friday June 12 from 5-8 p.m. featuring artists and musicians from Thermopolis, New York State, Riverton and Fort Washakie. Most downtown businesses are open during the event. A pallet painting party will take place on Still Strolling Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your camera along for helpful hints and tips from Dr. Jeb Schenck, this month's featured photographer. Schenck will be located in Owl Creek Graphics on Friday, June 12. Schenck has traveled...

  • WRC clean up starts

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    An emergency contract totaling nearly $200,000 has been approved for cleanup of mud slides and big rocks near U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 inside Wind River Canyon, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation District 5 maintenance engineer Pete Hallsten of Basin. The $199,200 contract has been awarded to Pab Good Trucking LLC, of Greybull. The project began June 4 and will clear the ditches of slide debris and rocks from the highway’s clear zone. “Traffic will be controlled with flaggers, and travelers should expect delays of up to 15 min...

  • Smokin' Waters Golf Invitational June 20

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    Hot Springs County 4-H and FFA support groups are hosting the 2nd Annual Smokin’ Waters Golf Tournament Saturday, June 20 at the Thermopolis Golf Course. There are two tee times for golfers with the morning tee time at 8 a.m. and the afternoon tee time is 1 p.m. There are several Hole In One prizes in this tournament. Fremont Motors of Riverton is sponsoring a 2015 Ford F150 if someone gets a hole in one on hole 2 and the Wyoming 4-H Foundation is sponsoring a $25,000 cash prize for a hole in one on hole 8. Bank of Thermopolis is sponsoring a p...

  • On the Record: 6.11.15

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire calls Saturday, May 30 4:32 a.m. Firefighters responded to a CO2 alarm at 1218 Broadway Street. Saturday, June 6 1:04 a.m. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm coming from Ralph Witters Elementary School and the administration building. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, June 2 11:21 a.m. A person spilled...

  • You Be The Judge program offered

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    The Wyoming Judicial District of Hot Springs, Washakie and Big Horn Counties in conjunction with the Wyoming Supreme Court is presenting You Be The Judge at the Worland High School Little Theater June 16-17 from 6-8 p.m. You Be The Judge is an interactive community outreach program designed to educate citizens on the purposes and responsibilities of the Wyoming judicial system. Attendees will learn how the Judicial system works, how judges are selected and what the rule of law is. Participants will hear from Justice Michael K. Davis and Chief...

  • Pack race entries accepted

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    Entries are being accepted for the Chuck Mead Memorial 2015 Pack Horse Race scheduled for June 25 at the Hot Springs County fairgrounds. Entry fee is $50 per team, limited to 12 two man teams. Entry forms and rules are available at thermopoliscowboyrendezvous.com or contact Dave Denton at 864-3047. Deadline for entries is June 22 The pack horse race kicks off the Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo June 26-27....

  • HSSP receives certificate

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    Hot Springs is one of seven Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails venues that have been awarded the TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award. “We greatly appreciate that the public has shared the great experiences they have had in our unique and spectacular parks and sites,” State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails Administrator Domenic Bravo said. The other parks recognized are Bear River, Curt Gowdy, Fort Phil Kearny, Historic Governors’ Mansion, Sinks Canyon and the Wyoming Territorial Prison. Award winners must maint...

  • Bighorn River anglers mostly catch and release

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    Last month, Wyoming Game and Fish Department game wardens and fisheries personnel gathered on the Bighorn River near Thermopolis to check fishermen and enforce fishing laws. “With the fish population in the Bighorn at an all-time high and an increase in anglers and boaters on the river, we wanted to see what compliance was like with fishing and boating laws,” said Scott Werbelow, Cody region game warden coordinator. “For the most part, compliance was good and Bighorn River anglers are abiding by the rules.” Werbelow said that wardens and bio...

  • Taking Pounds Off Sensibly bests for April

    Staff Report|Jun 11, 2015

    TOPS 215 Thermopolis best loser for the month of April lost 4.4 pounds. The runner-up lost 4.4 pounds. There were three members with honorable mentions and six members with perfect attendance. TOPS meet every Tuesday downstairs in the Community Church at 244 North 6th Street with weigh-in at 8:30 a.m. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m....

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