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Numbers were recently released by the State of Wyoming on the costs of maintaining county governments throughout the state, including Hot Springs County. The report is broken down by county, showing the expenses incurred as well as the revenue and their sources, finally showing what running the government actually costs each taxpayer in each county. The largest expense Hot Springs County has is administration costs, which come in at $1,268,359 for the year. The costs for the sheriff’s office, j...
Friday morning at Thermopolis Middle School, seventh and eighth grade Health/Physical Education teacher, Shannon Hill, received quite a surprise as she was announced as a recipient of the Milken Educator Award and $25,000. The Milken Educator Awards, created by the Milken Family Foundation in 1987, recognizes teaching excellence publicly not only to inspire educators, but students and entire communities about the importance of joining the teaching profession. The prestigious honor, to be...
"I am your father." These four words are well known in the cinematic industry and to science fiction fans worldwide. But for Zenas A.P. Crees, they'll have a lifetime of use. And it's fitting for his two boys, whose names come from "a galaxy far, far away." Crees and wife Amanda Eveland welcomed newborn Ares Dylan Han-solo Crees at 8:48 a.m. Jan. 8. He weighed seven pounds, 10.4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long, with a head circumference of 14 inches. Also welcoming him to the family was his brot... Full story
As you can imagine, discipline within the school system has changed enormously, going from corporal punishment (spanking) to a more meaningful removal of privileges (no activities) and opportunities to bring grades up. Along with absenteeism, grades can make or break a high schooler’s career and chances of acceptance into college. At Hot Springs County High School, the warning list for grades includes those students carrying a D or F. A student that finds themselves on the warning list can be i...
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis 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, Jan. 2 1:53 p.m. Caller was concerned about a subject on horseback who could not be reached. The subject was found to be OK. 2:49 p.m. Juveniles in the state park were pulling an inner tube behind a truck. They were told to knock it off and complied. Wednesd...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Hanes Hall Jr. was sentenced to five years probation and a year in jail. The probation sentence is on a charge of aggravated assault, and the jail time is for interference with a peace officer. Hall was found guilty of both counts following a short trial in August. According to the charges, on Jan. 15 he drew a firearm, identified as a nine-shot .22 Magnum that was fully loaded, on Hot Springs County Deputy Jeremie Kraushaar. During the trial it was shown...
April 9, 2018 marks the day Anthony Haire’s new trial is scheduled to begin in Washakie District Court. Haire was initially found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Dec. 10, 2015, and sentenced on May 4, 2016, to 8-10 years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. The charge stems from an April 13, 2015 incident during which Haire shot and killed his stepfather-in-law, Jamye Don SoRelle. Leading up to the fatal shooting, SoRelle had been invited over to the home of Haire and his wife f...
Friday at 10:06 p.m., the Thermopolis Police Department responded to a call from a local business regarding people in the parking lot who appeared to be loading a syringe with an illegal substance, while in a vehicle. According to call logs, officer Mark Allen responded to the scene. The officer parked the patrol vehicle behind the suspect vehicle, and upon contact the driver backed the vehicle into the patrol unit. The vehicle then proceeded forward and struck a bollard and a pergola at the...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, Jan. 12 and 13, is themed as Strolling with the Music, kicking off the Smoking Waters Art Guild’s 2018 calendar. There will be artists showing and selling their creations, along with musicians at the businesses and a special musical activity from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Still Strolling Saturday continues Saturday during regular business hours. In addition to Smoking Waters Art Guild’s ArtStroll, other community organizations have events planned for the weekend. Leopold Stokowski, a twe...
“Springing Outward and Upward” is the theme of the Jan. 19-21, 2018 Wyoming Farm Bureau (WyFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference in Thermopolis, at the Days Inn. The conference is open to young agricultural producers between the ages of 18-35 (no membership necessary) and all Farm Bureau members. The conference kicks-off at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19. The keynote presentation “Modern Ag in a Facebook Culture” with Dr. Gary Sides begins at 1 p.m. Dr. Sides is entertaining and insightful and will take a look at how we can ensure...
A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 11 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The goal this time is to get 30 units of blood. To make an appointment, go online to www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code Thermopolis or contact Melene Merzejewski at 307-240-1414. You can also save time by going to www.unitedbloodservices.org, clicking on the Fast Track, completing the self-interview and printing the ticket. Be sure to bring a photo ID and donor card. The blood drive is hosted by Hot Springs County...
Gentlemen, mark your calendars for the Annual Men’s Outdoorsman Banquet at Risen Son Southern Baptist Church on Saturday, Jan 20. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church, men and boys of all ages are welcome to enjoy a free pulled pork dinner as well as a variety of door prizes, including a rifle. The featured speaker for the evening will be managing editor of Eastman’s Journal, Todd Helms. If you have any questions, please call Josh Lynch at 921-1243 for more information....
A nice size crowd previewed the many different items available to bid on during the Duck's Unlimited Winter Retreat Saturday night at the Days Inn....
January not only brings a new year our way, it also means a “changing of the guard” for various county boards, including the county commissioners. Leadership is one of those things that can be either a blessing or a burden, depending on how you approach it. Many people have no desire to hold those leadership positions, preferring to stay in the background and quietly contribute their time and effort. On the flip side are those who are elected or appointed to leadership roles and take those responsibilities very seriously. They are also the one...
We’re a couple weeks into 2018, a time where I’ve typically reneged on a couple of those resolutions I made in the late hours of Dec. 31. This year, I decided to try a new tactic. Rather than just give up after the first couple failures, I’m looking at the bigger picture and reminding myself that there’s still 354 days to make my goals. While that seems like a long time, I also know those days are already passing quickly and I’ve got to keep my eye on that end goal. But, in looking ahead to...
Rocky Joe Quarles, 69, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born in Wyoming and spent his days learning to fish, terrorizing his brother and growing up to be an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. He went to college where he stood his ground and didn't turn in a final assignment for his Master's because he was protesting. Rocky took time to share with the world his opinions, feelings and most importantly his social consciousness. He loved fly-fishing, laughing and talking w... Full story
Carol J. Cassell (Norman), 80, of Knapp, Wis., passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at her home in Knapp, Wis., surrounded by family after a 10-year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born August 15, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., to George Thomas Norman and Helen Jeanette (Wildey). In 1948, Carol and her family moved from Chicago to Tomahawk, Wisc. She graduated from Tomahawk High School 1955. Carol and George were married November 5, 1955, at the Tomahawk Covenant Church. The... Full story
Richard Edward Damron, 70, passed away at home on January 6, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 12, 1947, in Louisiana, Mo., the son of Norman and Verna Mae (Koester) Damron. Richard attended school in Missouri, North Dakota, and Wyoming. He was employed by Bridger Coal Company for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He then worked for UPS in Rock Springs and Evanston, and later for Seward Trucking Company. Richard was known for his stubbornness, his wit, his love of... Full story
Thermopolis is fortunate once again to have a world-renown musical group coming to entertain and instruct our music students. On Ensemble is one of the most respected ensembles in the taiko (Japanese drumming) world, and they will be here, Monday, Jan. 15, for a public performance in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is free for students, others are asked to pay what they can. Influenced not only by the Japanese culture, their rhythms include jazz and rock influences, taking the ancient instruments they play into new realms. Each year they...
Start out your new year with a little mystery and intrigue at the Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting on Saturday, Jan. 13. “The Woman in Blue,” presented by historian Clay Gibbons tells the story of Belle Drewry who brought her own kind of mayhem and debauchery to Arland, Wyoming in 1897. Her story is a true tale of crime, death, gun smoke and the eternal triangle. There was no wilder West than Arland at the time, and Belle’s contribution will definitely keep you entertained. In his search for history and exact locations, Gibbo...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners are asking folks to consider an appointment to to the Predatory Animal Control Board, a three year term. There are two openings available on the board, one for a sportsman member and the other for a member at large. Sportsmen and hunter representatives should be bona fide residents of the district not engaged in raising sheep, goats or cattle and must hold or have held either a valid Wyoming fishing or hunting license or a Wyoming wildife damage management stamp within the last 12 months. County residents...
The Riverton Workforce Center, a local office of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has scheduled a Thermopolis services day on the Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Hot Springs County Library. A representative will be available to help job seekers and employers at the library from 10 a.m. until noon, and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The representative can help people register on the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services website, wyomingatwork.com, or update contact information and work history. Help can be given to create a resume or to...
The Hot Springs County Recreation District is currently accepting applications for funding for 2018. Funding requests are to be used for community recreation activities for the coming year. If you would like to apply for funding, you may pick up a form at the armory. Deadline for applications is Feb. 16....
The Hot Springs County Recreation District will have Watercize sessions beginning Jan. 8. Classes will be at the Star Plunge at 9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The classes last 10 weeks, and there is a $20 fee. Registration can be done at the Recreation Office or the Star Plunge....
With all of the snow in the pasture, buffalo have taken to clearing areas the best they can to snack on some grass....
