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As the budget session of the Wyoming Legislature continues, the Requests for Proposal (RFP) for both the Days Inn and Star Plunge have been put on hold. Both businesses operate within Hot Springs State Park’s boundaries. According to Nick Neylon, Deputy Director of Wyoming State Parks reports the Joint Appropriations Committee has taken one-half of the spending authority from the Park’s State Capital Construction request, essentially setting aside all the money needed to purchase the Days Inn in...
It was a packed house at the former Stone's Throw restaurant for the fourth annual Brenna's Banquet February 15. Proceeds from the event go to the Brenna Rankin Memorial Scholarship for a student to attend Risen Son Christain Church....
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fireman's Ball Saturday at the VFW with live music provided by Rattlesnake Ridge. Funds raised at the ball go toward repair and replacement of equipment for the department. At their banquet, just prior to the ball, awards were presented. Jay Erk was named Fireman of the Year for 2019 by the department while Mike Mascorro received his five-year service pin, Ken Smith received his 10-year service pin and Mark Brawley received his 15-year...
Within the next couple of months, new security measures will be installed in the courthouse, jail and dispatch area using grant monies from the Department of Homeland Security. Dean Peranteaux, IT director for the county, has spoken with all of the department heads to discover what each of them would like to see in the way of security measures along with the judges and Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon, and has created a plan that will bring all of the departments within the...
by Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As Wyoming begins dipping into its savings to cover the cost of its K-12 education system, state lawmakers have begun to reckon with the question of what happens when the state’s “rainy day fund” — the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account, referred to as the LSRA — runs out. A Sublette County lawmaker believes he has the answer, however, pushing a bill through committee that could help stabilize the state’s reserve accounts. Carried in the House Appropriation...
The 2020 Legislative Budget Session for Wyoming has commenced and Representative John Winter said, “It is an amazing process and I am honored to represent the citizens of House District 28 for the State of Wyoming.” Winter provided a brief update and partial summary of the developments in the early stages of the budget session. HB35, Wolf Depredation Compensation, “was killed at introduction,” Winter said, “but we are still looking at options. I think the bill is important for livestock...
At the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Town Attorney Mike Messenger presented the amendment for Town Ordinance No. 822 for a second reading. This amendment updates the definition of “Game Bird” and “Migratory Game Bird”. Essentially, it makes it illegal to feed turkeys in the town. There were nuisance reports of residents feeding wild turkeys in the neighborhoods with corn feed. The turkeys were collecting in groups, not leaving the area and were defecating on cars and property, causing damage...
Ralph Witter's Elementary School held a special flag ceremony for two families whose fathers were deployed overseas in the Middle East. The event idea was sparked by RWE's secretary Connie Dickinson, who received a package from a former student. Army National Guard Specialist Brad Becerra sent the package that contained an American flag along with a letter and two certificates from Afghanistan. This special flag flew over their base in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Dickinson thought about how to make...
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. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Feb 13 2:46 p.m. Deputy called out to Grass Creek Oil Field for an open 911 emergency call. The call was determined to be an accident. No one was in danger. 4:17 p.m. Deputy assisted DFS for an allege...
Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn and her family moved to Thermopolis in 1996. She’s been Hot Springs County Clerk for one year now and shared her reflections. “It’s been really a great experience. I got elected, started my term in January and March 1 my husband passed away. It was bittersweet, but this job, I have to honestly say, it saved me because it’s easy to just kinda fall into a depressive mode and I feel like, ugh, I can’t do this. But having to get up and come to work and learn new...
Friends and family gathered at the Wyoming Pioneer Home Sunday, February 16 to help Al Jackson celebrate his 100th birthday. Jackson was born in Burlington, Wyo., and grew up there until he was 14. For fun, he would ride horses. When he was a teenager, he went on a thirty-day pack trip with some young girls on a valley dude ranch. He did this for three years in a row. He got to see a lot of good country and he was working a lot with the horse wranglers. Jackson said, "They had a guide, a cook,...
According to the website for Security Boulevard, they state that cybercrime represents the fastest-growing types of crime in the United States — and the world as a whole. Not only are the cyber attacks that fall within this category growing in number, but they’re also increasing in both size and sophistication. This results in an increasingly large price tag for governments, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. It also means business is booming for cybercriminals. If you are concerned and want to take action to prevent yourself or you...
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new “happening” spot in town for breakfast and lunch, the 148 Bistro. Situated inside Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness, 148 Bistro is a complete makeover of the previous cafeteria shared by Gottsche and Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, including a whole new menu that changes daily. Krista Raymond, formerly of the Front Porch, is serving homemade breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, homemade granola and more at breakfast along with delicious salads,...
The largest home hospice care organization in Billings since 2017, Stillwater Hospice, is now working in Thermopolis and the Big Horn Basin. Director Chris Graham said the company’s philosophy is to keep people at home, or wherever they live, until the end of life. “We are here to relieve the burden of the caretakers,” Graham said. “People don’t always understand what hospice is. We don’t just come in the last couple of weeks. We come in six months or even a year before to make the process bea...
The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce have announced their nominees for 2019 business, non-profit and citizen of the year. Nominees for 2019 Business of the Year are: Storyteller, Wyoming Whiskey, Discover Thermopolis Print Zone, One Stop Repair, Vicklund Pharmacy, The Shoppe, Hot Springs Vet Clinic, Dairyland, Star Plunge and Pinnacle Bank. For Non-Profit Organization, nominees are: Main Street Thermopolis, Hot Springs County Library, Community Federated Church, Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County School District Number 1, Big Horn Basin Chi...
The legislative attempt to study tolling along Interstate 80 failed its first test, as the state Senate rejected a bill that supports said would help the state meet its road maintenance and repair needs. Senate File 6 failed by and 18-11 vote, with one Senator absent. The bill would have needed 20 votes, or two-thirds of the body, to be introduced. The state is facing immediate infrastructure need. It would have taken nearly a decade to set up a tolling program. After the bill was passed out of committee, groups came out against the plan...
Betty Jane “B.J.” Dunbar, 78, passed away at her home in Red Lane, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, February 3, 2020. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Hillsdale, Mich., the daughter of Billie and Donna (Fink) James. She married John G. Dunbar, July 23, 1961, in Cambria, Mich. The couple moved to Wyoming in 1977, then to Thermopolis in 1990. A faithful and active member of Eastern Star, she was initiated in Michigan, June 18, 1976. Moving to Wyoming she was a member of Newcastle Chapter #30, then after moving to Thermopolis she joined Ves...
Freda Eleanor Johnstone, 97, passed away February 12, 2020. Freda was born on July 8, 1922, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Vola Belle (Dockery) and Jess Ready. Freda married Robert E. Johnstone in 1942 while Bob was stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. She often told the story with both pride, and as a great adventure, of taking the bus to meet him and marry in a small Methodist church on Cheyenne Mountain. Freda followed Bob every place he was sent from Colorado to California and then...
Don Louis Bent, 75, of Thermopolis, Wyo., formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away February 17, 2020, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. Don was born August 14, 1944, in Worland, Wyo., to Bertram and Amy (Cunningham) Bent. He was the best grandpa in the world. He loved to Doll Sheep hunt, fishing in Canada, and trapping in the Hills behind the Chatanika River. He had wonderful experiences mining the Alaskan Outback with many friends. He spent many times in the old trapper cabin by the...
National FFA Week, set for February 22-29, will kick off for the Thermopolis Chapter with the State Agriscience Fair in Larmaie on Mon., Feb. 24. There will be 40 high school and middle school kids attending with meats, mechanics and livestock practice happening at the University of Wyoming. Wednesday, Feb. 26 will feature a teacher breakfast put on by FFA members. The popular petting zoo will be open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the high school ag shop from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Finishing out the week, FFA members will host the Bobcat Pride...
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Marking the beginning of the Lenten Season, the supper is prepared entirely by the men of the church and is an event many look forward to each year. They will begin serving at 4:30 p.m. and will serve until they are out of pancakes, generally around 6:30 p.m. Cost for the meal is $5 for adults or $15 for a family. Children three to 13 are $3.50 and those under three are free....
The University of Wyoming has released honor rolls for the 2019 fall semester. Chloe Renae Crosby, Amanda Dinsmore, Darren Carl Leonhardt, Margaret A. Ryan and Courtney N. Yarrington were named to the UW President’s Honor Roll. Niki Jo Hill, Abraham Hu, Elizabeth K. Lofink, Jake Michael Maksin, Hannah R. Ozmon, Linsey J. Reed and Jeffery W. Van Antwerp were named to the UW Dean’s Honor Roll. Austin T. Rush earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming at the completion of the 2019 fall semester. Joe Doak has been sel...
The Bobcat boys basketball team split a pair of games this weekend, losing a close one to Powell, 50-57, before topping Lovell 51-48. Coach Shane Corpening said the Powell game was a tough one. "Our effort was outstanding, but our execution at times wasn't where it needed to be. Powell maintained about an 8-12 point lead throughout the game, but we made a good run at the end to where we cut the lead to four points with about a minute and a half to go. "From there, we took a couple of forced shot...
It was an outstanding weekend for the Lady Bobcats basketball team, coming home from Powell with an away game win Friday, 49-39, followed by a win over Lovell on their home court, 43-21. In the Powell game, Ashley McPhie had a big night, scoring 21 points, including 5/8 three-pointers. McKenna Bomengen also had a nice game, adding 16 points for the road team. Coach Matt McPhie said Bomengen and Kaylee DeVries led the way rebounding, both pulling down five. DeVries and Bomengen also played some...
Valentine’s Day brought the Glenrock Herders visiting on senior night for the Bobcat wrestlers. The team of Bobcats won the dual 33-24. Riley Shaffer was honored for his commitment and effort in the four years he’s devoted his time and effort to the Bobcat wrestling program. He finished the night in the last home match of his career and the last match of the night in a low scoring 4-0 victory that was in no way as close as the score would indicate. Shaffer dominated Herder Cade Griffits for nearly 5 of the 6 minute match, and turned him to his...
