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The Thermopolis Police Department recently received a report from a local bank regarding fake $100 bills circulating in the area. The bills have been found in other locations in Wyoming as well. The bills are easily identified through Chinese characters located on the front and back sides of the bills, as well as pattern of black double lines in the corner. There may also be previous counterfeiting check marks on the bills. The fake money is actually used by Chinese banks to train their tellers... Full story
Last Friday and Saturday, the Wyoming Republican Party's State Central Committee met in Thermopolis. Precinct 2 Committeeman and State Committeeman Charles Curley, and Hot Springs County GOP Chair Jim Collins said one of the items of note during the meeting was the election of the new vice chair. He further added it was interesting because there were three candidates and two ballots, both of which were very close. In the end, Jared Olsen won the position. Curley said Olsen is an attorney as...
Due to incorrect information provided to the Independent Record regarding water quality through the South Thermopolis Water and Sewer District, the article that appeared in the November 16 edition of the Independent Record titled “South Thermop water quetionable” indicates the water quality is much worse than it actually is. Original information given to the IR shows milligrams per liter rather than micrograms per liter, making the numbers 81.025 milligrams per liter when it should have bee...
The Hot Springs County High School Fall Drama production featured individual pieces and duets by members of the club as well as Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon." Here, Charlie (Tyler Kay) a developmentally challenged man in his 30s is examined by a doctor (Breez Petty) to determine if he's the right person for an experimental formula that will increase his intelligence the same way it did for Algernon, the mouse....
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, Nov. 14 5:37 p.m. Report of a semi travelling on Highway 20 that was throwing sparks. The vehicle had lost a tire and was causing gouges in the road. The driver was told to shut the vehicle down and not move it until the problem was fixed. Wednesday, Nov. 1...
Recently, compliance checks were done at businesses that serve alcohol in the county and East Thermopolis. Though the full data has not been received, preliminary information shows that at least one subject was cited for selling alcohol to a minor. In compliance checks, the subjects are cited, not the business, though the business is also reprimanded. Times when compliance checks are done varies, but are usually done at least once per year by someone who looks to be of age to buy alcohol but is...
One of the first things one might notice upon visiting Kay Bjorklund's residence at the Pioneer Home is the abundance of pictures decorating her walls. Some are framed, while others are stuck up with pins or leaning against stands on desks. Above her bed is mounted a quilt with screen printings worked into the design. But, with three children, eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, it's easy to see how she would have plenty to put up. Born and raised in Newcastle, she graduated high sch...
Shoppers packed the Thermopolis Middle School gymnasium Saturday for the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair sale. This year's sale saw about 40 vendors....
Prepare yourself for a night of sizzling piano, hilarious stories and stunning images of Alaskan scenery and wildlife as Johnny B’s Rhythm of the North performs in the auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 30. Johnny B. began playing piano in 1955 and performs throughout Alaska and the U.S. year-round. Classically trained, he has played in numerous bands and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Along with performing, he has traveled the country, composing music about America’s scenic wonders, interesting characters and memorable events. The...
The Mrs. Wyoming America Pageant is now accepting applications from married women to represent Thermopolis as a State Finalist in the 2018 pageant being held next spring. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Wyoming and U.S. citizen, and married at the time of the pageant to be considered. “We are looking for articulate, well-rounded, beautiful married women with an interest in trying something new as majority of our ladies have never participated in a pageant before,” stated Emily Stark, Director the Mrs. Wyoming Ame...
You might be reading this while waiting for all of the Thanksgiving food to finish cooking, or you may have already had your fill and want something to read while your stomach digests and the pans and plates have a chance to soak. "Turkey Day" is here again, signaling the start of the holiday shopping season with the infamous day after, "Black Friday." But, before you go running to some chain department store outside of town or searching for gifts online, take a look around town at what our local businesses are offering. There are plenty of opp...
The other day while working out, my attention was suddenly focused on an oldie/goldie, “Donna”, that brought into my memory the picture of a lowly junior boy falling in love for the first time with a popular senior girl who miraculously made a place in her heart for him - me - if only temporarily. It’s strange how things were going on in the world that were even more important than that cataclysmic event. For example, at the same time there was a leader coming to the fore that was in the process of beginning the battle to overthrow an autho...
There are certain times of the year when one reflects on the past, and for me, Thanksgiving is one of those times. I remember, as a kid growing up in Thermopolis, that our house was where the whole family gathered for dinner. Aunts, uncles and cousins, my grandparents and my mother and I, all sitting together in the dining room, spilling over into the living room. Grandma was always up at the crack of dawn making her homemade dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls and getting the big bird in the oven....
On November 10 my wife and I attended the Thermopolis Middle School Veteran’s Day Assembly. It was a very rewarding, well-prepared program. I was very impressed with what the school is teaching our youth and wish to thank the Middle School Student Council and their Sponsor for putting together such a special presentation. Thank you very much for honoring veterans with this annual event!...
I would like to thank the Hot Springs County Museum for hosting the Friends of the Library Poetry and Song Writing Contest. We have a real treasure in our county museum, plus the friendly staff — knowledgeable and helpful. If you haven’t taken the time to explore all the interesting displays of Wyoming history, you owe it to yourself to visit our museum....
Everyone talks about the wonderful people we have in Thermopolis. One of our wonderful people stole the cord I plug my car in at night on Wednesday afternoon. I didn’t realize what he had until a short time later. I was going downtown and went to unplug my car and the cord was gone. I’m a senior citizen living on a small amount of Social Security. I hope you are proud of yourself....
I would like to take a moment to thank the Middle School student council for the wonderful program for Veterans Day. I really appreciate the effort everyone made to put it on and thank you to the school district for letting it happen. There were a lot of people there, but I would like to see even more civilians come and participate. We need to give these kids a lot of credit. They are a lot smarter than we think they are. They deserve thanks for putting so much effort into this. Thank you also to the ladies for the beautiful quilts. I love...
Signs were being installed this week alongside highways on the Wind River Reservation to bring attention to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes’ Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). The Wind River tribes are paying the Wyoming Department of Transportation to manufacture and install the signs at nine locations along state and U.S. highways where the highways travel through the Wind River Reservation. “This type of cooperation represents a long-standing and continuing partnership between WYDOT and the Wind River tribes,” said...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital employees Robin Walker, Trina Slover, Phillip Reints, Jennifer Paris, Dawn DuBeau, Lindsay Simpson and Linsey Brooks recently completed a Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Program. The program is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The purpose of the program is to acquire current information to improve newborn deliveries....
At Thermopolis Middle School, fifth grade students are getting the opportunity to really put their minds to work in designing and creating some interesting items, through the Genius Hour every week. Teacher Cassie Hetzel explained the hour, once per week, is dedicated to the students being able to research, create and invent. The program started at the beginning of the year, and is held in the fifth grade classrooms every Friday beginning at 11:45 a.m. Among the ideas explored in the program are...
The Thermopolis Middle School eighth grade girls basketball teams had some great games this past weekend. The A team and B team both played in Lovell on Friday, with both teams winning, the A team, 32-31 in overtime and the B team, 23-17. Coach Ginger Ward said the A team dug a hole, 22-12, at the end of the third quarter, but the girls stepped up their full court defense and clawed their way back into it. Julie Johnson, who was the top rebounder, shot 50 percent or better from the field and...
Last Saturday, the Thermopolis Middle school wrestlers travelled to compete at the Cody Invite. Coach Toby Emerey said, “It was nice to see the boys continue to make strides with each match they wrestle. The lesser experienced wrestlers are tasting more success and gaining more confidence on the mat. The entire crew has been working hard in the practice room, especially during conditioning. Many matches have tested their endurance and, for the most part, the boys have finished strong in the t...
Juniors Chandler Maddock and Jeffery VanAntwerp, and senior Noah Schwalbe have been selected as Wyoming Coaches Association All-State players for 2A football. Coach Matt McPhie said, “Chandler had an incredible season for us. He led all of 2A in kickoff returns averaging 28.1 yards per kick return which included a season best 86-yard return for a touchdown. Chandler played the game with relentless effort and enthusiasm. Chandler led Thermopolis in scoring with 12 touchdowns. Chandler averaged 1... Full story
Ralph Witters Elementary kindergartners were asked how they would cook a turkey. Here are the responses from classes taught by Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Shaffer’s class Soren Webber First you would skin the turkey. Then put it in the fire. Last you eat it. Creighlee Williams First cook it in the oven and then eat it. Cameron Martinez Skin the turkey. Cook it for 20 minutes and then eat it. Gunner Martinez First you pull off the legs so he can’t run from you. Next you skin it. Then you cook it for 1 minute. JayLynn Macie You put the...
With the holiday shopping season getting into full swing, there’s plenty of opportunity to spend local and possibly get some prizes while you’re at it. The Hometown Holiday is scheduled for Nov. 25, with Main Street having a “selfie” scavenger hunt, during which people take pictures of themselves in front of different businesses. People can contact the Chamber at 864-3192 to be put on the scavenger hunt list. Prizes for the hunt include the 2017 Christmas ornament or Chamber Bucks. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be present at Hazel-n...
