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The deadline for getting your name on the ballot for various openings, locally and statewide, ended last week with a total of 27 Republicans and 13 Democrats vying for various offices. Sixteen people are in the running for U.S. Senate for Wyoming. Ten of those are Republicans and six can be seen under the Democratic ticket. One of those names will replace Senator Mike Enzi. U.S. Representative for Wyoming, Liz Cheney (R) is up for re-election this year and will be facing off against four competitors that include one other Republican and three...
Alix Sorenson guides her horse around the barrel to make her time during Saturday's Gymkhana at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds.. This is the first event of five during the 2020 season. They will be held monthly through October. See page 3 for results....
A major part of tourism in Thermopolis has finally received the go-ahead to open their doors, although there are some restrictions still in place. Hellies TePee Pool and Star Plunge were allowed to do a ‘soft opening’ the last week in May with several precautions in place, including no use of jetted hot tubs or locker rooms and open to members only. Starting last June 6, the pools were opened to the public. While social distancing is still required, the locker rooms have reopened and lim...
Jennifer Fisher and Forrest Coleman-Weisz approached the Town Council asking if they could have a street dance featuring well-known music artist Chancey Williams. Fisher proposed two dates, July 1 and 2. They want to close the street and have an open container policy while maintaining the regulations of social distancing. Fisher said this could be an opportunity to raise spirits and celebrate in light of the economic situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the current...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners approved an addendum to a hangar lease at the airport, which allows a small portion of land to be added to a lease in order to place a propane tank on the property. According to FBO Nate Messenger, there were 140 operations at the airport during the month of May, including two air ambulances. He indicated fuel sales are up quite a bit from April, as well. A new seal coat for the runway is expected to begin sometime toward the middle of this month. Once the...
The yearly ritual for 4-H and FFA youth was Sunday evening at the fairgrounds. The youth must have their animals weighed and tagged, with a Wyoming State Fair ear tag, in order to show and sell their animals at county fair later this summer. Top photo, Hoyt Peil drives his pig towards the scales to get weighed. Bottom photo, Summer Galovich and her younger sister, Ivory, head to the scales with their goats.... Full story
CHEYENNE – In response to Wyoming’s significant revenue shortfalls, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed state agencies to immediately take action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the coming months. The reduction plan requires agencies to prepare for more drastic scenarios and be proactive, since the revenue situation could further worsen. Already the state has taken the first step by imposing a hiring freeze and limiting large contracts. “We are in uncharted territory,” Governor Gordon said. “We have just experienc...
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 Monday, June 1 12:52 p.m. Report out of the Fountain of Youth RV Park. They observed a vehicle who tried to use the pool at the park. They left the area and thought they were intoxicated and reported them. Th...
The Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students and adults to operate their fireworks store in preparation for the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks SuperMarket purchased the store last year and contacted the Chamber in February. They wanted to find an organization to run it. Chamber director Meri Ann Rush contacted a few different organizations to manage the store and couldn't find anybody to do it. Then the COVID-19 situation occurred and Rush wondered if any events were going...
The first of five scheduled Gymkhana events was held Saturday at the fairgrounds. Results, in order of finish, include: Lead Line - ages 0-5 Barrels: Colton deGanahl, Merritt Evans, Levi Logan, Brantley Garren, Jillian Thomas, Decker Agar Poles: Colton deGanahl, Tegan Griemsman, Jillian Thomas, Merritt Evans, Koyl White, Eleanor Allen Goats: Casen Eckley, Colton deGanahl, Scotlyn Armajo, Koyl White, Levi Logan, Taryn Agar Dummy Roping: Tegan Griemsman/Decker Agar, Flint Pingetzer, Scotlyn Armajo/Brooklyn Crowley Flag Race: Casen Eckley, Tegan...
Although the school year has been an odd one to say the least, the Hot Springs County School District still took the time to honor parents and staff as well as announce the Teacher of the Year for 2020 via their webpage. Throughout the year, the district names four Champions for Children based on nominations with the final, Teacher of the Year, named by a select committee. The four candidates and Champions for Children this year were Mary McGillivray, Carrie Ryan, Cassie Hetzel and Lyle Wiley....
Pam Rangel has been named Driver of the Year by the State of Wyoming Transportation Department. She drives the bus for the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center. According to the WyTrans qualifications, the Driver of the Year goes above and beyond his or her job description. The award winner exemplifies outstanding customer service, has a positive attitude, excellent attendance and a professional appearance. The winner must have a clean driving record for the previous year. Trenda Moore, the Center’s Director said that “Rangel goes ove...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Jessie C. Thompson Writing Contest within the schools of Hot Springs County. The contest was established by Mr. J.C. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson’s son, in memory of his mother, who was Hot Springs County Superintendent of Schools for many years. Though response was limited this year, due to the Coronavirus restrictions within the school system, a number of students did participate in the contest and we would like to recognize them for their achievement. The w...
The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) recently released a list of those schools in the state which showed exemplary sportsmanship. With Hot Springs County High School participating in 3A East, they were one of only five schools who were recognized for their sportsmanship, having no coaches or athletes ejected from a game during the entire school year. In 3A East, the Bobcats were joined by Buffalo, Douglas, Newcastle and Burns for the honor. Fifty-one of the 70 schools across the state received the sportsmanship...
During the special session, State legislators authorized the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) to receive and administer funds provided to the State of Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Treasury pursuant to the CARES Act. These funds are intended to be used for necessary expenditures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. WCDA was authorized to create a program, called the Wyoming Emergency Housing Assistance Program (WEHAP). This program is launching Thursday, June 4, 2020. Eligible WEHAP recipients may receive one month of...
How often we hear that we live in a sleepy little town. At this point in 2020 we can all be thankful that we live in a sleepy little town with all the chaos going on in big cities, from protests to riots and looting, we are fortunate to be able to still allow our children to ride their bicycles to the swimming pool and sit in our back yards undisturbed. When we watch the news we see accusations of police brutality and angry people smashing windows, stealing and burning down businesses. That’s the great thing about a sleepy little town. E...
Dennis Wayne "Denny" Jones, 89, one of the last real cowboys, passed away June 1, 2020. Born October 6, 1931, in Thermopolis, he was the son of Durward and Dorothy (French) Jones. Following high school, he attended the University of Wyoming graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree. During the Korean War he served in the US Army. On January 11, 1957, he married Caroline Denny Roberts in Thermopolis. During the last 60s he managed two Montana ranches prior to returning to the home ranch that... Full story
Maryann Mathern, 67, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born November 8, 1952, in Ellendale, N.D., she was the daughter of Edwin and Hilda (Fehling) Schlenker. After graduating from high school, she attended Mary College in Bismarck, N.D., where she received her BA Degree in Social Work. Maryann was employed as a social worker in North Dakota, Sheridan and Worland, Wyo., before her career in social work took her to Thermopolis. In... Full story
Thomas “Tom” Carl Lorenzen, 76, passed away on May 30, 2020 in Sun City West, AZ due to complications of late-stage Parkinson’s. He was born in Coronado, CA on January 29, 1944 to Catherine H. and Carl G. Lorenzen. Tom’s dad was in the army awaiting deployment to the Pacific during WWII. After finding out he would not be deployed, they returned to Wyoming, residing in Cody where Tom went on to graduate from Cody High School in 1962. He then enrolled in the University of Wyoming, receiving a bachelor’s degree in education. It was there he... Full story
Frank Lee Davis, 75, passed away on June 3, 2020, in Hospice Care in Cody Wyoming. At the time of his passing he was a resident of Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born January 26, 1945, in Newcastle, Wyo., to Frank F. Davis and Laura M. Davis. He spent his childhood in Wyoming till he moved to Arizona. He graduated from South Mountain High in Phoenix, Ariz., with honors. In 1963 he joined the United States Navy. He spent 20 years in the Navy which let him travel all over the world. During this time, he... Full story
The new T-Hill hiking trail is providing new recreation in Hot Springs State Park. Dusty Lewis, treasurer of Hot City Alliance, said, “As far as how they’re going it’s been really well received. Traffic has been pretty steady. From a community standpoint, it’s been a big bonus. We have made a huge step in building recreation in this town with that trail. I think the use it has been getting has helped us even acquire more funding for more trails via State Park programs.” Hot City Alliance’s goal is building recreation in Hot Springs County and...
Spectators enjoyed themselves during the Acoustic Jam last Friday at the Hot Springs State Park Pavilion.... Full story
Testing of 7 new digital message signs/web cameras is nearly complete in northwest Wyoming, and the signs are nearly online. The new digital message signs/web cameras are located at: •U.S. 14/16/20 (milepost 48.39), about 2 miles west of Cody; •U.S. 26/287 (milepost 8.1), about 8 miles east of Moran Junction near the Blackrock Ranger Station (not yet operational); •U.S. 16/20 (milepost 202.87), about 2 miles south of Greybull; •U.S. 16 (milepost 3.45), about 3 1/2 miles east of Worland; •U.S. 20 (milepost 164.17), about 1 mile south of Worlan...
Horned owl chicks look out from the area of Legend Rock Petroglyphs. They were starting to get their adult plumage but were not quite ready to fly. They have since left the nest and are guarded continuous by an adult bird on a cliff completely inaccessible by anyone.... Full story
CHEYENNE - Planning for school openings this fall is underway. Smart Start, a working group composed of educators, healthcare professionals, and technology partners, was recently put into place by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. The group will consider key issues and make recommendations related to reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year to Governor Mark Gordon’s COVID-19 Education Task Force, which is chaired by Superintendent Balow. “The most important decisions about opening schools this fall take place at...
