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Thursday, Nov. 8, was an emotional day for Bobbi Overfield, as she was joined by colleagues, friends and family – many who were a surprise for her – during her official robing as District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District. Overfield officially began in the position in October, selected by the Judicial Nominating Committee (JNC) to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Robert Skar. The number of attendees spilled out into the hallway from the Hot Springs District Courtroom, with the...
Members of the Big Horn Basin Riders and the VFW were up before dawn raising the flags at Monument Hill Cemetery, Hawk's Avenue of Flags, on Veteran's Day. The two groups, along with some volunteers, not only put the flags up in the early morning, but were back before sunset to carefully retire them and place them in their storage containers until they are used again....
Monday night was the annual Academic Letter Banquet at Hot Springs County High School, with 99 students receiving their letters and/or pins. In order to receive a letter, a student must have been on the honor roll in the fall and spring semester of their previous year. Prior to the presentation of awards, Superintendent Dustin Hunt expressed appreciation to the parents for helping make education a priority in their children's lives. "Parents are truly our partners," Hunt said, "and by placing...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association (Pioneers) is spearheading an initiative to raise funding to acquire property adjoining the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center. Rarely does an opportunity present itself whereby the community can join together to improve our museum. Museums, as a rule, not only offer a glimpse of our past but offer opportunity for us and future generations to continue to document the story of our custom and culture in our unique part of the world. Our museum...
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. Sex offender registry Wyoming State Statute 7-19-303 (c) (ii) (iii) requires that residential neighbors within seven hundred fifty (750) feet of a registered sex offender’s residence be notified. If you are a property owner in this area it is your responsibility to notify any renter or les...
Those with business on the third floor of the Hot Springs County Courthouse should expect a few detours. The main staircase is currently roped off, making the only direct access to the floor through the elevator or fire escape. There are also plenty of signs stating cell phones and weapons are not allowed on the floor — these items will be confiscated — and a security checkpoint with a metal detector. Additionally, there’s been a couple walls added around the jury room, and anyone plann...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue received a sizeable donation from Bill Aldredge with the Trinchera Blanca Foundation at their chili cook-off last Saturday....
If you’re looking for an unusual gift for someone on your list, you have a chance to do just that and donate to a good cause, all at the same time. The annual Chair-ity Auction, which benefits the People for People Backpack Program will be held this Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Thermopolis Middle School Commons. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. you can bid on your favorite from a variety of chairs that have been repurposed, repainted and made adorable for your home or as a gift. All monies raised at the auction will go to the backpack program which sends home f...
You’ve started your Christmas shopping list, checked it twice, and still don’t have any idea what you’re going to get at least one person on that list. Well, let Beta Sigma Phi rescue you! They will be holding their annual holiday craft fair this Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Thermopolis Middle School gym with dozens of different vendors, including hand crafted items and even local retail distributors. Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day. The event will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with proceeds from the event going towar...
Members of the VFW Honor Guard stand at attention on Sunday during the Veterans Day Services held in front of the VFW on Broadway....
People for People will once again be holding their annual free Thanksgiving Dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Thursday, Nov. 22, from noon until 2 p.m. The free dinner is open to anyone of any denomination and will include turkey with all the fixings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls and butter, a variety of salads and sides as well as pies, cakes and other desserts. If you’re alone, or just don’t feel like going to all the work of fixing Thanksgiving dinner, you are more than welcome to come share a meal wit... Full story
Where are we supposed to park? That’s been the mantra the last few days as a high profile case out of Natrona County moved into the Hot Springs County Courthouse and is expected to be here well over a week. Yes, its a little inconvenient for us locals to have to walk a bit to get to the courthouse or the post office or the bank, the library or Public Health, but the upside to the situation is it isn’t costing us anything but a little inconvenience. Because this trial was moved to Hot Springs County, Natrona County is footing the bill for eve...
Tuesday night I took in the annual Fall Showcase put on by the Hot Springs County High School Drama Club, getting a look at what the students are taking to the State Drama Festival next month. To say I was in awe would be a drastic understatement. Watching the individual and duo drama pieces, as well as the musical performances was incredible, and the applause the students received was well-deserving, though I wish it could’ve been more — more seats full, more performance time, more of eve...
Thank you to everyone responsible for continuing Hawk’s Avenue of Flags. Thermopolis can be proud of honoring our veterans in this manner....
November 12-16 will mark the 97th annual observance of American Education Week. Our AEW tagline, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” highlights the importance of bringing together educators, parents, students, and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools. Today’s teachers do more than teach basic skills. They nurture and inspire children despite obstacles. They help students learn essential skills not always measured in testing, such as critical thinking, conflict resolution, cooperation, life...
Karen Alice Gloyd, 65, passed away on October 21, 2018, in Santa Maria, Calif., after a well-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. The youngest of four siblings, Karen was born in Thermopolis on April 13, 1953, to Nina and Harold Stewart Gloyd. After losing her father at the age of 10, Karen never forgot the strength and work ethic displayed by her mother. The lessons her extended family provided in her upbringing and educational expenses would influence Karen to pay it forward to other many... Full story
"Buffalo Bill" Boycott and Dr. Jo (Flower of the Prairie) teach students about pioneers, the Oregon Trail and the construction of the railroad at Ralph Witters Elementary, through word and song last Thursday....
Thermopolis Middle School will be holding their annual Veterans Day Celebration this Friday, starting at 9:30 a.m. The middle school student council puts together a program to celebrate the veterans each year, but with Veteran’s Day falling on a Sunday, the program was pushed back to this Friday so all could attend. Everyone is invited to the auditorium for the presentation and veterans are encouraged to come early, at 8:30 a.m., to have coffee and donuts with the student council members. The program is free and open to the p...
For the second year, the Salvation Army will be bell ringing in Thermopolis through the Ministerial Association. Beginning on Dec. 1 and running through the four Saturdays up to Christmas, the volunteer bell ringers can be found at different locations around town from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. All of the funds raised will be kept in Hot Springs County to help with things like utility bills for those in need. Volunteers are still needed to ring bells, so if you are interested in helping out, contact Ron Philips at 921-9984....
The Thermopolis Middle School wrestling team had their work cut out for them with a home quad where they hosted Riverton, Lander and Worland on Thursday, Nov. 8, and a team dual at Lander where they took on Lander, Jackson and Cody on Saturday, Nov. 10 Coach Toby Emery stated about the Nov. 8 event, "We dualed both Lander and Riverton. We had a record of eight wins and 10 losses against Lander and won 13 of 25 matches against Riverton. The boys were very excited to wrestle in front of their...
The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) recently announced the All State and All Conference choices for the 2018 girls volleyball season and the Lady Bobcat’s Ashley McPhie made the All Conference team. McPhie’s statistics for the year speak volumes toward her selection, with 24 matches played. She has played 61 sets, has 600 attack attempts, 154 total kills, 225 serves, 32 served aces, 222 digs, 18 blocks and a serve/receive average of 1.9. “Ashley (McPhie) is our most consistent, well rounded player,” said head coach Shannon...
The local Boy Scouts troop, Troop No. 5053, has been inactive for a couple years, but in recent months there has been a revitalization happening with the service organization. Pastor Chuck Cooper, the institutional representative said the Community Federated Church has sponsored Scouting since the 1950’s as the charter organization. Scoutmaster Ana Mosser noted the troop is one of the oldest in the state. Cooper noted Scoutmaster John Gibbel chose to leave the position a couple years back so t... Full story
Shooters took aim on Sunday during the turkey shoot hosted by the Thermopolis Gun Club....
Wednesday, Nov. 14 marks the championship match for this season’s Hot Springs County Recreation District Adult Coed Volleyball League, with No. 2 Owl Creek Graphics meeting No. 3 TBD at the net for action. Following the elimination of Here 4 Exercise on Oct. 24, games held on Nov. 7 saw the elimination of Benny and the Sets following a two-loss set — 25-13 and 25-15 — to Owl Creek and another two losses — 25-23 and 25-20 against TBD. Gassed by Gottsche also saw elimination at the hands of TBD, with losses of 25-23 and 25-15....
Keller Paulson with Big Sky Trio, left, works with students Kyle Mosser and Cole Christiansen. The trio provided an evening jazz concert at the auditorium as well....
