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Tuesday night, Thermopolis Town Council heard quite a bit from Darren Butcher regarding an ordinance that would allow for people to have chickens in town. Butcher explained the motivation for his argument came, in part, when he noticed that the food being given out to people during food giveaways was mostly processed and he and his father-in-law, Lonny Ramsey, started talking about how they could provide better food for people. The pair had previously given out a lot of vegetables and...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners met with two representatives from the State of Wyoming’s Public Health Division to discuss changes to contracts the county has had with them for years. While the contracts themselves are not changing much, what is changing is a consolidation of three contracts into one single contract. There are no changes to things like maternal and child care, funding for emergency preparedness or nursing services, just to name a few. Funding for Public Health appears to b...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital will be holding a Town Hall style meeting to discuss a hospital addition and renovation project as well as a USDA application. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27 in the Hot Springs County Government Annex building starting at 5 p.m. Comments from the public will be welcomed as they review the hospital’s plan to file an application for Federal Assistance with the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loan and a grant program for renovation of the existing facility....
There will be a few changes at Hot Springs County High School next year with a move to six periods of 60 minutes each rather than the seven periods of 55 minutes they are experiencing now. At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, principal Breez Daniels said not only are they looking at a period change, but a change in the schedules for Fridays as well. “We want to keep everything,” she said, “just concentrate it down more.” Another issue that has arisen is possible damage taking online cl...
Bridger Peil makes a successful throw on the roping dummy, during the Thermopolis Gymkhana's Bucks for Buckaroos on Saturday evening. The event was a fundraiser for the Gymkhana Series year-end awards. For results see page 6....
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire near Gebo Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Fire Chief Mark Collins said the department responded with four engines and a water tender, along with 14 personnel who were at the scene for over three hours. The fire was caused by a controlled burn that got out of control, Collins said. The fire burned 2.5 acres....
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, March 13 1:40 p.m. Thomas R. Haagensen was arrested on a warrant. Wednesday, March 14 4:14 p.m. Report of theft. The matter is under investigation. Thursday, March 15 1:41 p.m. Subject reported receiving threats, and wanted it documented. Friday, March 16...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Scott D. Jackson pleaded guilty to fourth offense driving under the influence. The charge is from a June 9 incident. According to court documents, an officer was notified of an intoxicated driver. The officer observed the suspect not stopping at a stop sign and affected a traffic stop. Jackson showed signs of impairment and did not obey the officer’s commands, and further refused a preliminary breath test and performance of field sobriety maneuvers. Prior c...
Beginning April 2, a store that has been a familiar site for 10 years in Thermopolis will get a new name when Blair's Super Market becomes Mack's Market. Eric Mackay, who has been with Blair's for 30 years and managed the Thermopolis store for 10, explained when Blair's acquired the Consumer's Thriftway 10 years ago there was a verbal agreement the store would be operated under the Blair's name for 10 years then sell it to him. As Mack's, Mackay noted the store would be an independent grocer....
Hyrum Rich counts his points in a cribbage match against Rachel Miller on Friday. The cribbage tournament was put on by Lights On Afterschool program....
Ralph Witters Elementary will be home to the Student Music Festival on Saturday, March 24. Over 130 students will be attending, 12 of them from Thermopolis. Music teacher Mary McGillivray said the event is done through the North Big Horn Basin Music District, and area schools bring students to play in Honor Recorder, Honor Choir and Honor Movement/Drumming. Students will begin rehearsing on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and there will be a public performance at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. McGillivray is helping put on the event with band and choir...
There's a new face at the Hot Springs County Recreation District as new director, Anja Abbott, officially began Tuesday morning. A 2012 graduate of Hot Springs County High School and a 2016 graduate of the University of Wyoming, Abbott earned her college degree in Math, but has always had a passion for sports and has been travelling to help coach girls' soccer in Worland. She noted in her studies there was a Sports Economics Class, where they actually played fantasy basketball and followed all...
April will see the first Friday the 13th for 2018, and what better way to celebrate the “holiday” than with a bit of magic in the air. The Golden Age Club is bringing Butte Magic to Thermopolis. Composed of several Montana based performers and stagehands with a passion for magic, Butte Magic’s show includes simple acts such as juggling and balloon animals to feats such as sword swallowing and fire eating. Erin Garlinghouse with the Golden Age Club said she has plenty of history with the troup...
School shootings, school security and the safety of students throughout the country have been at the top of major headlines, not just these past few weeks since the Parkland, Fla. shooting, but literally, nearly 20 years -- April 20, 1999, the date of the Columbine shooting. It would be so much simpler to push our heads into the sand and believe “it can’t happen here,” but the reality is, it can. While we may not realize it, or even see it on a day-to-day basis, there are security measures in place in all of the schools in the district. You m...
With the recent tragedy in Florida involving a school shooting, I find it appropriate to update our patrons about our ongoing efforts to upgrade and improve security in Thermopolis schools. I am going to do my very best to put the discussion in layman’s terms because many of you may have never heard some of the terms associated with school security. Because there are so many “what ifs” with school security, the District will be examining all aspects of school safety, but school security and safety drills will be our focus for the time being...
March 20 was National Agriculture Day – a day designated each year by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate the accomplishments of agriculture. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) joins the council in thanking American agricultural producers, especially in Wyoming, for their contributions to the nation’s outstanding quality of life. This year’s theme, Agriculture: Food for Life, spotlights the hard work of American farmers, ranchers and foresters who diligently work to provide food, fiber and more to the United States and count...
Funny story. Last week I took my car to the shop, and walked home. When I got to my front door I realized my house key was with my car keys, at the shop. I was locked out. I decided to go around to the back of the house to see if I could get in. On my way past the front window I stopped and tapped on the window and peered in, just to tease my dogs sitting on the sofa just on the other side of the glass. When I got to the back gate I discovered it was swollen by the recent moisture and was stuck. I had to beat on it and kick it to get it freed....
Each year, Medicare loses billions of taxpayer dollars to improper claims. This puts the Medicare trust fund at risk for everyone and affects the future of the Medicare program. Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse also affect current Medicare beneficiaries by increasing Medicare premiums, wasting money that could be used to improve health care services and causing serious personal consequences for beneficiaries, such as medical identity theft, negative health impacts, and personal financial losses. Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and...
Wesley Ivan Ehorn, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the loving care of his family in Hot Springs County, Wyo., after a long battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1961, in Red Bluff, Calif., he was the son of Richard and Frances “Ollie” (Cooper) Ehorn. He graduated high school in Oregon. Following high school, he lived and worked in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana as a truck driver for most of his adult life. He loved motorcycles and country music and had many good friends. He moved to Thermopolis to rejoin his family near the end of his lif... Full story
Leslie ‘Les’ Robert Kinsey, 72, formerly of Ryegate, Bridger, Roundup and Billings, Mont., passed away of natural causes on March 18, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness, Thermopolis, Wyo., where he had been a resident the past three years. The oldest of five children, Les was born October 30, 1945, to Robert and Fay (Durham) Kinsey of Ryegate. Les was born in Bozeman, Mont., as there was a polio outbreak in Billings at the time, and mom’s obstetrician, Dr. Maude Gerdes, felt it would be safer for both Mom and her new baby in Bo... Full story
Doris Laverne Arthur, 91, passed away at her Thermopolis residence on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Memorial services will be Tuesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at the Set Free Church, 810 Park St.... Full story
Richard “Chado” Chapman , 68, of Worland, Wyo. passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. He proudly served in the United States Army. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m, Saturday, March 24 at Mount View Cemetery in Basin, Wyo. Memorials in his name may be made in care of the family. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
In Wyoming, as students are showing solidarity with the victims of the Parkland shooting, and focus on school safety, Safe2Tell Wyoming would like to join in support for the students seeking to be active members of their school and community, regardless of their political positions. “Safe2Tell Wyoming gives students, parents and teachers a means to anonymously report safety concerns and that is important,” Governor Matt Mead said. “In the short time the program has been operating, we’ve already seen measurable, remarkable results. As awareness...
Kathy Sorenson and Brandi Collins will be hosting a benefit dinner and cookie jar auction for Tracy Loughlin at the VFW on Friday, March 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tracy has been dealing with serious medical issues since the middle of February. Medical bills are mounting fast as he was in the ICU in Billings for two weeks and continues to be under doctor’s care at the hospital in Billings while they determine the best way to move forward. There will be pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixings and a dessert bar. The cost of dinner is by d...
Mark your calendar for a night of great entertainment as students from across the Big Horn Basin gather to show off their talents at the Encore talent show. The show will be held on Saturday, April 7 at the auditorium, starting at 6 p.m. There will be auditions held on Saturday, March 24 at Risen Son Church beginning at 1 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three acts in each category – elementary, middle school and high school....
