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The Thermopolis Independent Record publishes each week of the year to bring local news and information to our readers. Here is a look back of some of the memorable stories from 2016. January January 7: Joe and Barbara Campbell, on behalf of themselves and as representatives of a class of similarly situated persons, filed a class action lawsuit against Chris Davidson, Tri-County Telephone Association, Inc. in Park County District Court. The suit stems from Campbell’s belief that 800 members of the Tri-County Telephone (TCT) co-op were victims o... Full story
During the Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, Resolution No. 531 was approved, authorizing submission of a pre-application from to the State Loan and Investment Board for a loan through the State Revolving Fund on behalf of the governing body for the Town of Thermopolis. The application is for $1.3 million, for the pipeline replacement project. Prior to approval of the resolution, a public meeting was held with no comment. Also during the meeting, William Malloy and Dusty Lewis took the oath...
Stephanie Amick captured this beautiful shot in Hot Springs State Park on Friday when the high temperature in Thermopolis was recorded as 50 degrees. A bitter cold front moved in Monday and will last throughout the week with slightly warmer temperatures arriving for the weekend....
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 department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, December 27 10:29 p.m. Following a single vehicle accident, Christopher Mower was arrested for alleged driving under the influence and cited for open container, suspended license and driving too fast for conditions. Wednesday, December 28 5:08 p.m. Assist with Department o...
After swearing in new county commissioner Phil Scheel on Tuesday morning, the commissioners got right down to work, starting out the new year. John Lumley was elected to continue as commission chairman, backed up by Tom Ryan as vice chairman. As part of organizing for the year, the commissioners selected the same dates for their 2017 meetings, the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of July, when the meeting will be held on Wednesday the fifth due to the 4th of July...
The Board of Trustees of Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, recently announced Margie Molitor, FACHE, accepted the permanent position of CEO beginning Jan. 1. In June Molitor was brought in as the interim CEO by HealthTechS3, which contracts with the hospital, following the resignation of Robin Roling. Molitor began her career as a registered nurse, and was a chief nursing officer for 14 years followed by 12 years as a CEO. She earned her nursing degree from South Dakota State University in Brookings in 1984, and worked for Banner Health...
A minor accident Tuesday morning resulted in the arrest of a subject. The driver of a maroon SUV slid into the side of a red Dodge pickup at the corner of Broadway and Fourth Street. Upon investigation, the driver of the pickup was arrested for alleged driving under the influence....
If you happen to be at the Hot Springs County Senior Center for lunch, more than likely you're going to see Florence Daugherty, better known as "Toots," working. At 95 years old, Daugherty has been helping out at the center for over 20 years. She recalled coming to Thermopolis when she was 68, though she was born in Hot Springs County and her parents, Jesse and Grace Walker, were the first people married in the county. Born at Sunnyside, Daugherty grew up there and attended the Lucerne school....
With the New Year, it means some new activity at RE/MAX All-Star, REALTORS®. Forrest Coleman-Weisz explained he purchased 50 percent of the business shares and as of Jan. 1 took a more active role in leadership. There are a lot of new policies going into effect, and a lot they're going to be doing differently, he said, for the community and to reinforce the real estate market as a whole in the county. "It's a good transition. It's something I've been working up to for 10 years."...
The arrival of 2017 brought in a change in ownership at RoundTop Real Estate. Mark and Kerri Manig took over the business at the start of the year from Steve and Jeannie Brown, though they're hardly new to the office with over two years working for RoundTop under their belts. Mark noted he's had a lot of solo experience as a full-time private investor in Colorado, and he's always had an interest in real estate in one form or another. Steve and Jeannie offered them an opportunity here in Thermopo...
The education of our young people is one of the most critical pieces we, as a society, are responsible for. Our educators mold the minds of future generations and each child, each teacher, each school district is different in regards to needs and resources. We all have similar goals in Wyoming, however, the needs of smaller school districts is vastly different from the needs of larger districts in the state. With the Wyoming State Legislature’s opening day right around the corner, one bill to keep an eye on is House Bill 0037 – Teacher accounta...
I have decided that my New Year’s resolution is to buy life insurance for only $30 a month. It will be enough for my loved one’s (the ones that I only see once or twice a year) to hopefully bury me. And for only $70 a month my loved one’s (the ones who will rush right over if they need anything) will get a nice chunk of change, my house, automobiles and everything else I worked by behind off for. Heck, they might not have to work again. Just thinking about their smiles makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside....
Well, the big ’17 is here. Try as I might to stay up and watch the ball drop, I only made it to 11:15 p.m. this year. I guess that’s still more than an hour beyond the official drop in New York. I’m not much for resolutions, as I either set unrealistic goals or, when it’s something a bit more grounded, I either give up too easily on it or forget about it entirely by March. But, since statistics show that less than 10 percent of people make or stick to their resolutions, I’m content knowing I...
Richard Eugene Parke, 90, passed away on Dec. 11, 2016. He was born to his proud parents, Richard Eugene Parke and Lousetta Brandenburg Parke, in Valley Park, Mo., on Oct. 5, 1926. He spent his childhood in Missouri with his siblings Bill, Fenton, Roy, Albert, Louis, Catherine and Tommy. He had a hard working, family oriented, common, and adventurous life. He appreciated everything from weather, work, animals, good food and friends. He was a very giving and caring person. He always saw the best in someone, just don’t lie to him. He believed t... Full story
Edward Allen "Big Ed" Wingert, 63, passed away Dec. 31, 2016, at his home in Thermopolis after a long illness. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Riverton, Wyo., he was one of seven children of Earl and Dorothy (Lebsock) Wingert. Ed graduated from Riverton High School. For most of his life he was a handyman including construction building, manager of the A & W Lanes and hotel management of Super 8. Ed moved to Thermopolis in 1983. In May of 1987 he married Jannice Steadman. He was a member of the Eagles... Full story
Paul King Jones, 80, passes away on Dec. 29, 2016, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on September 18, 1936, to the late Paul Adell and Mary Marie (Kiraly) Jones of Thermopolis, Wyo. Paul grew up on the east bank of the Big Horn River near Kirby, Wyo. The family raised a variety of livestock and maintained a substantial garden. At a young age, Paul's responsibilities included tending sheep, living on his own while protecting himself and the livestock from predators, herding the... Full story
The Bighorn Bowhunters plan to kick off 2017 with their annual New Year’s Shoot Sunday at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Jan. 8 The event features two competitions with the 450 Vegas Shoot in the fair building and the 28 Target 3D Shoot in the multi-purpose building. The Vegas shoot uses regular targets while the 3D shoot uses animal targets. Shoot times are at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The shoot is open to anyone. Fees to enter are $20 for adults, $10 for youth, $5 for cubs or $40 for a family. The club also is in need of d...
The call for heroes is going out as the Hot Springs County Hospital Auxiliary hosts a community blood drive on Monday, Jan. 9. The goal of the blood drive is to collect 25 pints of blood between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. To make your appointment to donate you may sign up online at www.bloodhero.com or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. To save time, you may do a self interview beforehand on the website. Please remember to bring a photo ID and a donor card, if you have one, to your donation...
As of Dec. 1, Rocking Arrow Tire became Wyoming Fleet and Service Repair. Senior Technician Nate Myers explained former owner Cody Hensley offered the business up for sale, and he went into the venture with a former boss, John Kissel. He further added Kissel actually owns the business, while Myers gets shares. Myers said he probably won’t get into working on semis, but he’s certainly up for trying anything else. As for rates, he noted he’s pretty much on line with what they were previ...
You have an opportunity to “walk and roll” with the Friends of the Library Fun Fund Walk at the Armory. Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. til noon, you can walk to raise money for the Friends of the Library, complete with music to urge you along. All you need to do is pick up a sponsor sheet at the library or from a member of Friends of the Library, get your sponsors to sign up to donate for each lap you walk or they can give a flat donation, then come on down and start walking. Water and light refreshments will be available along with prizes. All...
Ducks Unlimited of Wyoming invites members and supporters to the annual Winter Retreat, hosted in Thermopolis Jan. 13-15 at the Days Inn. The retreat provides attendees an opportunity to meet state Ducks Unlimited committee members and supporters. Though the hotel will be headquarters, the retreat allows plenty of time for hunting. Friday hunting will be on your own, though hunters should be back at headquarters by 5 p.m. as Wyoming Ducks Unlimited will have snacks for happy hour and an off-site group dinner. Saturday morning there will be an...
Brad Cline from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services Jan. 12 at the Hot Springs Museum from noon-2 p.m. and Jan. 19 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. Cline is available to meet with veterans in addition to the scheduled outreach. Please contact Cline at 307-250-3890 for more information, or to schedule an a...
Hot Springs County Recreation District is accepting funding requests for 2017. Funding request forms can be picked up at the recreation office in the armory building or by calling 864-3767. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 17....
The State of Wyoming’s Department of Audit has released their report on the cost of county government throughout the state for 2016. Included in the report is the amount of taxes collected in each county and how that money is spent. All the numbers are collected and a database created, based on information reported by each county clerk. Hot Springs County is the second smallest county, by population (4,812), in the state. The least populated county is Niobrara, with just 2,484 citizens. On t... Full story
Residents took advantage of the warmth over the weekend to get in some activity....
