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by Kirk Boxleitner kboxleitner@masoncounty.com A special meeting of the Hot Springs County School Board on March 28 that saw Jean Skelton persist in calling for specifics on the incorrect mapping of funds ended with auditor Jason Lund realizing that the error was his own, and not that of former school district business manager Chauncy Johnson. Lund had opened by clarifying there was no “moving of expenditures between classifications,” even as he admitted from the start that the number of audits conducted had precluded him determining the specif...
One Eyed Buffalo Saloon officially opened its Wyoming Downs gaming area on March 31 with its 16 pari-mutuel machines. This a first for Thermopolis to have this number of legalized gambling machines in a facility. Owner Jennifer Fisher said, "We wanted to bring something new to Thermopolis and create a new atmosphere." During their opening, they had about 50 to 70 different customers throughout the day. Wyoming Downs Regional Manager Chris Macha described the customer experience with their...
Gary Holbert accepts a commemorative flag presented to the Senior Center by Tobi Johansen with the VFW during the Senior Center's 50th Anniversary Celebration on Monday....
State of Wyoming legislators, Senator Ed Cooper and Representative John Winter, provided a wrap-up of the legislative session to the community at the Hot Springs County Historical Museum on Tuesday, March 28. The Hot Springs County Republican Party hosted the event. Cooper is the District 20 Senator and represents Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie Counties. Cooper has been in this office since 2021. Winter is the Representative from District 28 and has been in that office since...
Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) diagnosed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in a barn cat near Thermopolis. According to WSVL, wild birds, particularly water fowl, have been affected in large numbers by HPAI, but in recent months they have detected the virus in wild carnivorous mammals including mountain lions and a red fox. This is the first report of HPAI in a domestic cat in Wyoming, and it likely became infected from ingesting meat from wild waterfowl. Clinical signs for mammals include those that are associated...
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. Correction Jeff Johnson, CNRA, was incorrectly identified as Jeff Miller, CRNA, in the Hot Springs Health ad that ran in the April 6 edition. Hot Springs Health apologies for the error. Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 27 10:00 a....
Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held the Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner on March 28. Awards Chair Jenifer Grimm presented the awards. Perfect Attendance: Carol Andreen, Kim Enis, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler 25 Years of Service: Stefanie Ireland 45 Years of Service: Ruth Galovich Outstanding Woman of the Year: Stefanie Ireland Outstanding Educationals: Jody Mickelsen—“Croatia”; Stefanie Ireland—“Preparing for Emergencies” with guest speaker Bill Gordon; Jenifer Grimm—“Suic...
Bureau of Reclamation has prepared a draft environmental assessment for the application to provide funding to the Owl Creek Irrigation District Water Delivery and Efficiency Improvement Project. The draft EA is available to the public for review and comment. Reclamation announces the availability of the draft environmental assessment (EA) and a 30-day public comment period associated with the Owl Creek Irrigation District (OCID) Water Delivery and Efficiency Improvement Project. The Draft EA was developed in accordance with requirements of 40...
The Hot Springs County Fair Building was packed full for the Senior Class Bingo fundraiser last Friday evening. All proceeds benefit the class of 2023 graduation party in May....
The next meeting of the Hot Springs County Historical Society (HSCHS) will feature the program “Caves of My Life, From the Big Horns and Back Again in 44 years.” The program will be presented by Juan Laden at the meeting on Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. According to the HSCHS, they said, “This is a talk and slide show of a life dedicated to cave exploration. From surveying, vertical caving, and scientific inquiry, one finds not only job and the physicality, beauty, and intellectual stimulation but also camaraderie in the...
by David Peck, Lovell Chronicle Every now and then we human beings, as caretakers of the ecosystem around us, have a chance to do something truly special and long-lasting for the betterment of our corner of the world. Given a chance to be caretakers, it is vital that we do things right to preserve a species that might otherwise fade away. Such is the case with the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustangs. Sixty years ago, local ranchers and community members fought tooth and nail to preserve the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustangs, calling attention to plans by...
The Lazy Fox will be closing the beginning of April. Our business survived the pandemic, the only other food business on the block burning down and the death of my mother who helped us build the bakery. This year we had been weathering rising food, power, and gas prices but the final straw was seeing another year where we could not afford health insurance. When we lost mom last year it was in part because she held off on going in when she felt sick because she had a gap in her insurance. By the time we got her to go in it was too late. We do...
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Dale Ernest George, loving husband and father, passed away at age 66 in a Minot, N.D., hospital with his loving family at his side. He had been struggling with COPD for the past several years. Dale was born on May 20, 1956, in Powell, Wyo., to William Dean George and Joan Carol (Shelby) George. Dale spent his childhood in Basin, Wyo., and most of his school years in Glendive, Mont., where he graduated in 1974. After graduation, he worked many oilfield jobs until...
David Earl Moore, known to some as “Dave” and to others as “Chief,” passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at North Woods Village in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Casper, Wyo., to Clarence Udie and Geraldine (Wray) Moore. He was a graduate of Shoshoni High School and spent more than twenty years in the United States Navy, honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in 1982. In the Navy, he worked in maintenance of all kinds. In civilian life, following service to his country, he worked for Hillshire Farms and Kahns w...
Gary Lee Letchworth, 73, passed away March 24, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo. One of three children born to Warren and Juanette (Brown) Letchworth, Gary was born May 25, 1949, in Vernal, Utah. After attending Cow Creek Country School in Niobrara County, Wyo., he graduated in 1967 from Niobrara County High School in Lusk. Joining the Marines in 1968 he served three years. Following an honorable discharge he attended Casper College. In all his years he was a rancher, teacher,...
James Patrick Flood, 85, passed away on March 30, 2023, at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at Monument Hill Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland. Memorial donations may be made to the Hot Springs County Senior Center and sent to PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com. A full obituary will appear in next week’s e...
Easter is on Sunday, April 9. Here are the scheduled Holy Week services for various local churches: Church of Christ, 701 Richards St. - Celebration of Resurrection, April 9, 10 a.m.; Evening Worship Service, 6 p.m. Federated Community Church, 6th & Big Horn - Maundy Thursday Communion Service, April 6, 5:30 p.m.; Good Friday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday Services, April 9, 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church, 310 South 6th St. - Easter Breakfast, April 9, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Special Easter Presentation, 11...
Thermpopolis FFA members competed in the regional speaking contest last week. Taking first place were, l to r, Taylor Agar in Prepared, Maile McCumber in Creed and Rylee Agar in Extemporaneous....
The Bobcat Track and Field team opened their season at the Wheatland invite last Thursday. Bobcats competed against 20 other schools at the tournament. They then traveled to Greybull on Saturday to compete against 13 schools at the Bill Gerrard Memorial Invite. Coach Calder Forcella commented, “I was super proud of our kids and how they competed last week. The weather has put a damper on our training, so for many of the kids it was their first time throwing out of the ring, jumping in the sand, and crossing the finish line. Our team theme this...
Six Thermopolis Wrestling Club members competed at Nationals in Iowa last weekend. Lilly Quintanilla competed on the high school all star gold team. She earned All American Gold with 8 wins and 0 losses. Cannon Boren wrestled at 120 lbs. for Wyoming Gold and received American status. Hailey Robinson went 6-2 and earned All American Bronze. Hayden Robinson was 4-4, Brody Sorensen 2-6 and Alix Sorensen 3-5. Team Wyoming Brown, ended up 3rd in Bronze bracket. Other members competed at the Mac McCulley Classic . Results include: Folkstyle 10U Boys...
Members of the Thermopolis FFA will be holding the Petting Zoo on Thursday, April 6 at the High School Ag. shop from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. They will also be having a Work Sale on Friday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the High School Ag Shop. Bidders will be purchasing four hours of labor that must be performed by June 1. FFA members will be sold as singles and as teams of two for the work sale. Proceeds will aid with paying for meals and hotels at the State FFA Convention April 19-22. The FFA program is growing in numbers and between 38-45 students will...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations across the U.S. elevate the importance of creating systems and programs that put children and families first. Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund and Prevent Child Abuse Wyoming recognizes that all community members have a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them, well before they are in crisis. The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign, led by Pre...
AARP Wyoming encourages Wyomingites who’s household income does not exceed 125% of their county or the statewide median income to consider applying for the Property Tax Refund Program this spring. The program allows for a refund of up to 75%, with some limitations, of their 2022 Property Tax Bill, thanks to the Legislature’s passage and Governor Mark Gordon’s signature on House Bill 99 this winter. According to Department of Revenue Director Brenda Henson, the application for property tax refunds went live on April 1 and can be procured by call...
At the March 28 Hot Springs Health board meeting held in their conference room, CEO Scott Alwin was absent. Board Chairman Dr. Bill Williams and Human Resources Director Linda Veylupek helmed the meeting. Veylupek introduced Darla Reynolds OR RN, who received her PeriOp 101 certification. This is from a premier standardized education program for RNs entering the perioperative specialty. Reynolds has been at the hospital for the past two years and was previously from Dubois. Reynolds said, “The course is really designed to just basically f...
A couple of calves checking out the deep snow on Upper Owl Creek. Cattle are incredibly hardy but this winter has definitely mad a rancher's job a little difficult and unpredictable at times. Newborn calves have a special body tissue called "brown adipose tissue" that is designed to help them deal with cold temperatures. During cold temperatures this special fat is broken down and creates heat that helps the calf keep warm. However, very cold conditions can overcome this protective mechanism...
