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The annual town clean up was about more than an opportunity to clear junk out of yards, homes and streets. With the influx of tourists that hit Thermopolis about this time, it can be thought of as preparing our home for company. But a clean town is just one aspect of drawing people for a stop or overnight visit. Hot Springs Travel and Tourism Director Amanda Moeller noted they are working on a rebranding for Thermopolis, changing from the “opolis” campaign in the past few years, and stressing th...
Khi Davis puts up a shot over an opponent during the Hot City Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament last weekend. The rain took a break for a couple days, allowing 100 teams - 18 more than last year - to hit the makeshift courts in the high school parking lot. See more action from the tournament on Page 5....
Activities Director Brandon Deromedi gave an activities wrap-up presentation to the Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees during their May 21 meeting. Deromedi pointed out 57% of the middle school students are engaged in some kind of activity, whether it be sports or something else, with the largest participation being in seventh grade where 67% of the students are participating. About 33% of the sixth graders are doing some kind of activity and eighth graders are p... Full story
Have you ever wondered how to learn to mountain bike? Or maybe you’re an “old hat” at fly fishing. Whatever your level of knowledge of the great outdoors, Hot Springs County Recreation and the Hot City Outdoor Alliance is having a special day where beginners and veteran outdoor people can come together at their first Hot City Outdoor Day. You may only participate in one group, but the day begins with check in at the Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Ev...
During their Tuesday night meeting, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were presented with the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2020 by Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson. “We are coming off of a year in which we saw substantial growth at the hospital,” Larson said. As such, she is concerned about pushing the envelope for continued growth at the same rate, especially with the construction going on. Board members were presented with copies of the budget to read thr...
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. Highway patrol Sunday, May 26 3:47 p.m. James White was arrested for alleged driving under the influence and driving under suspension. Sheriff’s office Wednesday, May 22 5:06 p.m. A deputy saw a vehicle in a ditch and called for a tow. 8:24 p.m. Report of trespassing in Kirby. Thursday,...
Despite the amount of rain we’ve been having lately, Compliance Office Ame Longwell reported the Spring Clean-Up May 13-25 was successful. Longwell noted that the dumpsters were full, but didn’t have estimates on how much was taken to the dump. Though a “free dump day” was set for May 18, the rain made getting to the dump impossible, so another free day is planned for June, hopefully when things are a bit drier. She also had some good response from those who have been notified repeatedly they have nuisance property, and some have gone “elbow...
Recent heavy rains caused area creeks to fill to capacity and beyond. This culvert located on Cottonwood Creek Road was not able to withstand the pressure of the added water. The county closed the roadway late Tuesday afternoon prior to the culvert being torn out later in the evening. This section of the road will be closed for an unknown length of time. Visitors can still get to Legend Rock Petroglyphs from Cottonwood Creek Road and there will still be access to Hamilton Dome Oil Field from...
The sixth annual Thermopolis Brewfest, sponsored by Main Street Thermopolis, takes place in downtown on Saturday, June 1 from 3-7 p.m. The Brewfest features Wyoming craft beers, live music and a dance performance, food and merchandise vendors, a corn hole tournament, a tour of buildings in the downtown historic district, and kid-friendly activities. “The Thermopolis Brewfest, in downtown, will showcase craft beers along with local food and a fabulous music line-up, ” according to Suzanne Samelson, the Main Street president. “This early June...
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present it show, Once Upon a Time, on Friday, May 31 at the Hot Springs County High School Auditorium. The show will explore 18 different stories including Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack and the Beanstalk, through about 130 dancers performing ballet, contemporary, tap and hip-hop. Tess Williams said the dancers have been practicing for four months and are well prepared to bring the show to the stage. She added this is their third spring show and one of the best they’ve done. The doors will open at 5:20 p.m. a...
Six Wyoming units are deploying to the Middle East, one being 2nd battalion 300th Field Artillery. On May 8 they departed to Texas for some pre deployment training. Thermopolis resident and 2016 Hot Springs County High School graduate Adam Hanson left for a nine-month deployment. Hanson said, “What an honor it is to be able to fight for this country and what a feeling it was to walk towards that airplane knowing I won’t be back for a year. I’m proud to wear this uniform and I’m honored to serve....
Unemployment numbers are looking good in Hot Springs County, even lower than the state average of 3.3%. The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services said most county unemployment rates fell from March to April, due in part to job gains in construction, professional and business services and other sectors. In Hot Springs County, our labor force is up by 22 people since March, but still remains down from this time in 2018 by a total of 45. Our employment numbers are up 39 from March, however that number is...
At noon on Saturday, May 18 you may have heard the siren go off that indicates a tornado warning. The tornado siren sounds different than the fire siren, a steady wail rather than the up and down siren for fire. This siren will not sound unless a tornado warning or severe storm warning are issued that would include winds over 70 m.p.h. or hail the size of golf balls or larger. Know that the siren will only go off if there is immediate danger in the vicinity. It will not sound if the weather is miles away. While rare in the Bighorn Basin due to...
It was graduation day for Amy Ready's pre-school and Archer Price, Lillyana Reed and Gabe Ryan were thoroughly enjoying the event....
A couple of days of sunshine are a welcome respite from the recent deluge of rain, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet. Keep in mind the ground is completely saturated at this time and the possibility of mud slides and rock slides in the canyon are a real possibility. Even our county roads could become dangerous with water running over them or beside them. As we do every year about this time, we need to be ever aware of our surroundings as things can change at any moment. Tuesday night a culvert on Cottonwood Creek Road became uns...
Hello my friends. Hope ya’ll are up for a few good recipes today. Yessiree, Granny’s got some mighty good recipes to share with you. Some are so old, I have had to make substitutions for the ingredients that can no longer be found. After you read through these few I am sharing, I would like to hear from you. If you have a few favorite dishes and want to share the recipe with all the readers, please let me know. If you have a comment or a complaint, I want to hear these also. If you do not wish to have your name used, let me know. It will not...
Annette Renee Arey, 39, passed away suddenly May 20, 2019, as the result of an auto accident. Born October 16, 1979, in Grass Valley, Calif., she is the daughter of Ray and Jocelyne (Bonnand) Arey. She grew up in Grass Valley on five acres raising animals for 4-H. Showing her animals, rabbits, swine or steer at fair were always special times for her. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1995 where Annette graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1998. She acquired a Bachelor's Degree in... Full story
Marlen Aline Harrington, 94, passed away on her birthday, May 23, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born in Louisville, Ky., she was the daughter of John L. and Carrie (Mason) Bernd and was known by her middle name, Aline. In October, 1943 she married John R. Harrington in Louisville. Mr. Harrington died in 1999. Aline moved to Cheyenne to be with her grandchildren, and then came to Thermopolis, Wyo. living at the Wyoming Pioneer home the past year. A homemaker, she... Full story
The Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Days Inn. The New Outfitter Training Course will be held at the same location on Tuesday, June 18, at the same location beginning at 2 p.m. The State Board of Outfitters, in conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, is holding meetings across the state to discuss interagency cooperation and action in regards to illegal outfitting and associated wildlife and land use violations in Wyoming. Game warden...
Though the warm days have been intermittent, when they do happen the sunshine and warmth can easily draw you out for a walk around town or a hike on one of the many trails we have. But that warmth is also drawing out one of our not so cuddly critters — rattlesnakes — and it’s important to know how to handle a bite to yourself, a hiking buddy or pet. Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital (HSCMH) CEO Margie Molitor explained the hospital partners with Washakie Medical Center in Worland for antivenin. If either facility needs vials, the other is ab...
Todd Davis, whose home has the first Garden of the Month for 2019 as chosen by the Red Dirt Master Gardners, kneels in an impressive display of greenery. In Davis' garden, one will find plenty of decoration and trellises for plants to climb....
Josh Schmidt, a former U.S. Marine and veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Thermopolis on Wednesday, June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center and 1-3 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum. Services will also be available in Worland on June 5, 8-10 a.m. at the Worland Community Center. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. A...
Players drove around each other and got in what shots they could during the Hot City Summer Slam. Brandon Deromedi said it was great to have such nice weather for the event in the middle of all the rain. Money from the tournament goes to Hot Springs County athletic teams to help with meals, camps and travel costs....
End of the year awards were handed out to Thermopolis Middle School students last week. Awards given for the wax museum event include both seventh and eighth grade. Fifth Grade Math: Cruz Mascorro, Maile McCumber and Xander Smart Most Growth Math MAP: JolieAnne Herring Overall Top Math MAP score: Jadeth Elder Reading: Mackenzie Tucker, Kamryn Farrell and Sharon Burgess Most Growth Reading MAP: Lillian McMartin Overall Top Reading MAP score: JolieAnne Herring and Kaycee Stothart Writing: Miya...
4-H youth from across Wyoming will have the opportunity to attend the 2019 Wyoming 4-H Horse Camp, right here in Thermopolis on June 10 and 11. Youth will be checking in on Sunday night between 5 and 8 p.m. with a start time that Monday at 9:00 a.m. The focus of the camp is to provide practical, hands-on training to improve safe riding and handling skills. Horse safety is a big part of the camp along with basic seat and balance, control of the animal, how to turn on its haunches, forehand, reining, showmanship and more will be taught during...
