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  • Bighorn River Blueway Trail discussed

    Jurri Schenck|Apr 7, 2022

    A public meeting was held on March 31 at the Fire Hall to discuss the possibility of creating the Bighorn River Blueway Trail for recreationists and citizens. Christy Fleming of the Bighorn Canyon National Park Service gave the presentation. Fleming is also a representative of the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) during the public meeting to gain support for the blueway trail, address concerns, and see what the public thinks about the idea. Dusty Lewis, opened the...

  • Thermopolis job, volunteer fairs planned for April

    Apr 7, 2022

    Two job fairs and one volunteer fair will be held in Thermopolis in April. The first job fair will be held on Friday, April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the high school commons area. This is targeted toward high school students looking for a summer job or internship. Students are to bring copies of their resumes or contact information with them to meet potential employers and pick up applications. The community job fair will be held on Monday, April 25, from 5-8 p.m. in the meeting rooms at the Hot Springs Hotel and Spa. This event is open to...

  • That's a lot of tickets

    Apr 7, 2022

    K.J. Burgess has a big smile as he receives his game tickets from Ken Ivie during the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet held last Saturday evening at the fairgrounds. Ivie is one of many volunteers, that along with generous participants, make the event possible and help RMEF efforts....

  • HSC real estate sales, availability changes

    Apr 7, 2022

    The Independent Record sat down with Kerri Manig from RoundTop Real Estate and Christine Johnston and Steth Daniels of Properties West Real Estate to discuss real estate prices, trends and availability in Hot Springs County. This is part two of a series, see the March 31 issue for part one. For the past two years, property prices and their availability in Hot Springs County have experienced a significant change. There is a very high demand of buyers seeking to purchase properties here in Hot Springs County and yet there is now a low supply....

  • Easter Cantata

    Apr 7, 2022

    The Community-Federated Methodist Church held a special musical event last Sunday for their Easter Cantata....

  • On the record

    Apr 7, 2022

    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 Tuesday, March 29 1:55 p.m. Report of a jail incident involving a 33-year-old inmate from Minnesota who refused to go to court. Deputies had to use force to escort him to court. There were no charges. 8:45 p.m...

  • Jellis opens The 307 Pit

    Jurri Schenck|Apr 7, 2022

    Stevie Ann Jellis opened The 307 Pit gym and fitness facility on April 1, located at 735 South 6th Street. They are an Official Hammer Strength Training and Life Fitness Center. The 307 Pit is a high-quality, first-class facility with the same equipment used by professional athletes, nationally ranked colleges, and Olympic athletes. The 307 Pit is brand new, always clean and its equipment is well maintained at all times. The facility has the only 24/7 hr access in Thermopolis, with constant...

  • Cemeteries, burials and graves program

    Apr 7, 2022

    The Hot Springs County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum. Barbara Tomes Viette will present a program called “Hot Springs County Cemeteries, Burials, and Graves.” According to the Historical Society, “Cemeteries have a fascination for many of us. They can be historic, reverent, spooky, beautiful, or just plain interesting! They are found all over the world and each location reflects a slice of the culture of the area where they are located. Hot Springs County has several cemet...

  • Great Until 8 event Saturday

    Apr 7, 2022

    Main Street Thermopolis’ Great Until 8! monthly shopping event takes place this Saturday, April 9. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later in town. Since the first event in October, it has grown from 11 participants to 16. Shoppers can win a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing. Shoppers bring your receipts from the participating businesses, with the date and time of purchase on them, to Discover Thermopolis by 8:15 p.m. the day of the event. The $100 gift certificate will be v...

  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha hands out awards

    Apr 7, 2022

    Members of Alpha Phi #1148 Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held their annual Awards Ceremony and dinner held on Tuesday, March 29. Awards Chair Michelle Herring presented the following awards: Perfect Attendance: Kim Enis, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky and Linda Ziegler 25 Years of Service: Jenifer Grimm 35 Years of Service: Linda Ziegler 45 Years of Service: Cindy Magelky Pledge of the Year: Jody Mickelsen Woman of the Year: Kim Enis Outstanding Educational: Jody Mickelsen—“Jody’s Trip to Icela...

  • 42 years of service

    Apr 7, 2022

    Linda Veylupek, Chief Human Resource Officer, and Scott Alwin, Chief Clinical Officer, celebrate Dr. Vernon Miller's 42 years of service as a surgeon. Miller said, "It's been an absolutely wonderful journey and a wonderful place to raise children and be a surgeon. I'm really blessed." Miller started his medical service on September 1, 1979. Staff and friends joined the celebration at the hospital last Thursday....

  • Project with potential

    Apr 7, 2022

    The Bighorn River runs 95 miles from the Wedding of the Waters south of Thermopolis to the North Kane Boat Ramp on the south end of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation area. There are currently 16 access points. Four public meetings at towns along the river were held, with the final meeting in Thermopolis last Thursday, to discuss the Bighorn River Blueway Trail. The attraction of the Bighorn River is growing. The portion of the river in Hot Springs County has long been known for its blue ribbon fishing, with other rereationists including...

  • Mitchell Lynn 'Mitch' Homi

    Apr 7, 2022

    Mitchell Lynn "Mitch" Homi, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born September 15, 1943, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Mont., Mitch was one of three children of Toivo and Mildred (Sironen) Homi. Mitch graduated high school in Bozeman, Mont., where he starred as a football player. He would go on to get his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Montana State and soon after graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Pharmacy degree from the University of Montana in Missoula. In 1969 he... Full story

  • Wrestlers compete in Rock Springs and Gillette

    Apr 7, 2022

    Members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed in Rock Springs and Gillette last weekend. Individual results include: Rock Springs Mac McCulley Folkstyle 8U 48-52 - Gabriel Ryan, 1st, 24 team points 10U 48-52 - Aksel Polson, 1st, 24 team points 10U 54-58 - Hayden Robinson, 4th, 12 team points 12U 58-66 - Hailey Robinson, 2nd, 15 team points 10U Girls 54-66 - Hayden Robinson, 5th, 10 team points Freestyle 8U 47-50 - Gabriel Ryan, 1st, 24 team points 10U 48-52 - Aksel Polson, 1st, 24 team points 10U 54-58 - Hayden Robinson, 3rd, 16 team...

  • TMS students to take part in national young leaders conference

    Apr 7, 2022

    This summer, Thermopolis Middle School students Oliver Bihr, Jaydyn Boren, Aiden Cleare, Lane Jennings-Collamer and Amelia Strickland will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington DC. Junior National Young Leaders Conference is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the...

  • Bobcat track team posts a number of seasonal bests

    Apr 7, 2022

    The Bobcat track team traveled to compete in the Wheatland Invite last Friday. “As a team, I am very proud of everyone’s performance. Our athletes posted over 50 seasonal best performances in their events. Many of our athletes also sacrificed an open event to run in a relay to score points for the team,” said head coach Calder Forcella. For the girls, Ina King and Jayci Basse have started the season with some impressive successes. “Ina King has shown tremendous growth from last season in all of her events which is a testament to the time sh...

  • Speechsters earn additional honors

    Apr 7, 2022

    Through the National Speech and Debate Association, the following degrees were earned by students at Hot Springs County High School from 03/01 - 03/31: Christopher Bapst - Excellence Josiah Butler - Outstanding Distinction Jarek Jeffs - Excellence Elizabeth Keller - Superior Distinction Kiesha Kraushaar - Excellence Brianna Lackey - Distinction Savanna Nelson - Honor Logan Petty - Distinction Madeline Wagler - Superior Distinction Rosalie Willson - Excellence Members earn recognition through points and degrees in the NSDA Honor...

  • Reading, relaxing

    Apr 7, 2022

    Third grader Nichols Arends of Mrs. Stephanie Boren's class sits back and enjoys a good book while participating in the RWE's Readathon....

  • Hospital board hears reports

    Jurri Schenck|Apr 7, 2022

    At the March 29 Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Margie Molitor was out of town and was unable to attend. Therefore, Chief Clinical Officer Scott Alwin gave the growth pillar report and said he welcomed the new Chief Financial Officer Kevin Benson. Alwin then asked Verlene Luna to discuss the new same-day access program for the clinics. Luna said, “We really have been working with established patients from some of our more productive physicians to get them in quicker. So if, for i...

  • Biden moves on gas prices met with Wyo. skepticism

    Apr 7, 2022

    by Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — President Joe Biden’s latest moves to try to tamp down surging prices for gasoline were generally met with skepticism here in Wyoming. The wholesale market for oil also did not react favorably Thursday. One such benchmark, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures, rose about 1% on the day to $101.29 per barrel (equivalent to about 40 gallons). Prices have been surging because of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Consumers have been paying rec...

  • News briefs from around the state

    Apr 7, 2022

    Deputy shot, suspect killed after robbery at LCCC CHEYENNE (WNE) — A sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital and a suspect has been killed following a call to the authorities about an alleged robbery of a student at Laramie County Community College, local officials said Saturday night. Earlier in the day, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office was investigating an alleged robbery and assault of a person at LCCC, according to LCSO Capt. Don Hollingshead. Then, at about 2:25 p.m., deputies “contacted a suspect in the area of Cahill Park” regarding...

  • Bouncing fun!

    Apr 7, 2022

    Bella Hubele pulls the arm of Kacey Mackay while Nate King enters the bounce house. The fun was part of the Thermopolis Middle School's Lock Late event last Friday....