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In November, it was reported that water received in the South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District is above the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for levels of disinfection byproducts, specifically for total trihalomethenes (TTHM). At that time, tests showed the amount of TTHM was .081 micrograms per liter, just .001 micrograms out of compliance with the EPA. However, according to the EPA’s Drinking Water Watch, a collection taken Jan. 2, 2018, indicates the TTHM for the South T...
Outside the attractions that bring people into Thermopolis, there is also plenty in the surrounding area to see and do. Among those is the Legend Rock petroglyph site, open every day from May 1-Sept. 30, and volunteers are essential. Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates said, “We’re really looking for volunteers that want to camp out there and stay out there.” Though the months of July and August are covered by a couple from Texas, volunteers are still needed for May, June and S...
The 2018 Wyoming State Legislature is underway, and Senate District 20 representative Wyatt Agar said Monday that he plans to keep to his commitment of prime sponsoring one bill and co-sponsoring two. He added he committed to this because of the budget issues across the state. The bill he will prime sponsor addresses the Federal Electronic Logbook Mandate. The bill calls for an act relating to commercial vehicles, specifying that federal rules requiring electronic logging devices are not...
Will Farrell and daughter, Logann, tear up the dance floor Friday night at the Community Hall during the Daddy Daughter Dance fundraiser for Hot Springs Dance, LLC....
With fishing comes responsibility to take care of our waters and demonstrate actions that reduce human impact. On Sunday, Feb. 18, folks will be gathering to clean up the Bighorn River starting at the Wedding of the Waters. Adiposse Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited from Cody will be getting together at 9 a.m. at the Wedding of the Waters to begin the clean up. If you would like to participate, you can bring along your boat, your waders or work along the shore in the public access areas. Trash bags are being supplied and R&C Trucks/Big Horn...
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 5:22 p.m. Report of a dog killing a neighbor’s chickens. The dog owner was cited for animal at large. Wednesday, Feb. 7 4:34 p.m. Jerry W. Merritt was arrested for alleged failure to appear at a child support hearing. 8:39 p.m. Deputy responded to a report of a vehicle tra...
The Supreme Court of the State of Wyoming recently issued rulings with regard to cases from Hot Springs District Court against David A. Hicks and Rikki L. Dietrich. Hicks was sentenced on June 5, 2015, to terms of 13.5-15 years in prison for third-degree sexual assault and 8-10 years in prison for intentional abuse of a vulnerable adult. The charges stem from a June 10, 2014 incident during which he molested an Alzheimer’s patient, and the prison terms were ordered served consecutively. In 2017, Hicks filed a motion to correct an illegal s...
The fate of the longest running event in Hot Springs County, the Gift of the Waters Pageant, was discussed Tuesday evening at an open meeting where members of the community voiced their opinion on whether or not the pageant continues. Based on the original gift of the mineral water to the white-man from the Shoshone, it not only tells the story of the gift, but lays the foundation for our community. First performed in 1925, the pageant has been running continuously since 1950. This summer will... Full story
If you’re a caring individual looking for some way to help others, the senior companion program may be just what you’re looking for. Senior companions serve adults aged 21 and over who need help in order to remain living independently at home. You receive training to assist with all kinds of tasks, such as simple chores around the home that are essential, but sometimes impossible for the home bound person to handle on their own. Companions receive a tax free stipend of $2.65 per hour, meal and mileage reimbursement, an annual physical exa...
Cory Gilbert was named Fireman of the Year during the annual Thermopolis Volunteer Fireman's Banquet Saturday evening at the fire hall. Firemen recognized for their milestone years of service include: Obadiah Bishop and Forrest Coleman-Weisz, 5 years; Chris Paris, 10 years; Dion Robbins, 15 years; John Fish and Mark Collins, 25 years and Opie Love, 30 years. The firemen then attended their annual ball at the VFW Club. The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department is made up of 30 members that all... Full story
Local author Michael Gear will be signing his latest novels, “Outpost” and “Flight of the Hawk: The River” during a book signing hosted by Storyteller. Fans of science fiction will be enthralled with “Outpost”, the first in a planned series about the planet Donovan and the realities of colonization under the demands of corporate overlords. Filled with adventure and all kinds of monsters, Gear has stepped away from the Western stories he usually pens to bring his audience something new. Gear will also be signing a second novel more in the aren...
Pictures were displayed during Brenna's Banquet Saturday evening in memory of Brenna Rankin who passed away in 2016 after a battle with cancer. The banquet raised $2,500 for the Brenna Rankin Memorial Scholarship Fund which helps fund a student to attend Risen Son Christian School....
With 2018 being an election year, it won’t be long before we’re bombarded with political ads, campaign promises and candidates wanting to do what they can to win our votes. At the Independent Record, we work to bring you information about the political state at the local, as well as the state level, with regular reports from representatives Wyatt Agar and Nathan Winters. However, the abundance of information available, particularly through the Internet, provides everyone the opportunity to educate themselves about any candidate they might have...
“The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise,” Socrates more than 400 B.C Through the kindness of many coaches and administrators, I have been allowed the privilege of associating with a group of HSCHS athletes who subject themselves to a most vigorous conditioning regimen the likes of which I don’t remember from my own athletic experience at their age. Their practice sessions range from an hour to nearly two hours some days; they start at 4...
Our Democratic Republic is being attacked by a political cancer. Almost every person in the Federal Government swore to uphold the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights, the rule of law, and the separation of powers are being threatened right now. All U.S. citizens should consider this problem and hopefully respond appropriately....
So here we are, one of my favorite days of the year – the day after Valentine’s Day. Yes, if you know me, I’m very much a salty, spicy, chips eating kind of girl, but I must confess, I am sometimes a closet chocolate eater. Hence, today is one of the best as everything Valentine’s related has gone into the discount bin and just before closing you may find me at the store sifting through the leftover goodies that other girls in town did not get from their special someone. Milk chocolate is, of...
Angela Jean Taylor, 68, passed away February 9, 2018, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Born July 24, 1949, in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of George and Darlene (Cass) Finch. Following high school she acquired an Associate Degree. In the early 1980s she married Keith Scott Taylor, living in Thermopolis until moving to Oklahoma then returning in 1998. Angie was a long-time Advocate with the H.O.P.E. Agency with a passion for helping people. She was a member of the Risen Son... Full story
Dig out those boots and dust off those buckles, its time for the Fourth Annual Boots and Buckles Ball, sponsored by the Thermoopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, on Saturday, Feb. 24. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the no host social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. and then dinner, by donation, at 6:30 p.m. Coronation of this year’s rodeo queen will follow along with an auction and dancing to the “Rewinders”. Adults are $10, kids, $8, and those under four are free....
There is no greater love than the love a mother has for her child. On Feb. 14 we celebrated Valentine’s Day to honor those we love, and what better way to do that than to keep them safe. This Valentine’s Day, Safe Kids’ Hot Springs County Chapter, Public Health and Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital will start one family off on the road to safety. As part of the Gift of a Mother’s Love Program, sponsored by Safe Kids Wyoming, Wyoming Department of Health and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, the first baby born on or closest to Feb. 14 at HSC...
Last Thursday, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce voted for the Citizen, Business and Nonprofit of the Year. Joining the regular board was chamber past president, Reg Filkey, who was named the first Citizen of the Year in 1968. The award winners will be announced during the 97th annual Chamber Banquet, March 24 at the fair building. Prior to voting, Chamber Executive Director, Meri Ann Rush, read the reasons why each candidate was nominated. Deb Tudor reported Main Street...
Hot Springs County Board of Commissioners is looking for someone to fill an opening on the HSC Library Board that will end on June 30, 2020. Residents of Hot Springs County interested in applying should submit the county board questionnaire, available on the county’s website at hscounty.com or at the clerk’s office, no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Applications will be considered and appointment made at the commissioners meeting on March 6....
For the coming year, the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center’s Board of Directors will continue to meet on the third Tuesday of each month, but have changed their meeting time to 2 p.m. The new meeting time will begin with the Feb. 20 meeting....
The Thermopolis High School boys basketball team played a fierce road game against Worland last weekend, coming home with a 59-53 loss. The boys' schedule also included a home game against Buffalo, though the snow forced a reschedule. Coach Kevin Gerber said the boys played a really good game against Worland. "I'm really proud of them," he said. "They played really hard. They really stepped up to the plate as far as recognizing it was an important game in our conference, one that we could...
The Lady Bobcat's varsity basketball team had a rough time in their game against Worland's Lady Warriors last week, ending the night with a 27-51 loss. Worland dominated every statistical category with the exception of free-throws and their mix of size and quickness bothered the Cats, but coach Cory Sova said the girls didn't play offensively like they are capable. "When we finally would run our offense with aggressiveness and decent execution, we struggled shooting the ball," Sova said. "I was...
In one of the busiest weeks of the year for the Bobcats, they faced Lovell and Worland on their Senior Night at home Thursday, and then on a snowy, windy day journeyed to Glenrock to face arguably the best two 2A teams in the state. With 24 points in forfeits added to their total against Lovell, Thermopolis won on the mat too for a 52-16 victory before facing Worland in a surprisingly close and interesting match, this time forfeiting 18 points to Worland's total and wrestling them nearly even... Full story
