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The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce approved the first raise to their membership rates since 2011 at their meeting last Thursday evening. The base membership rate for non-profit organizations and non-profit clubs without staff increased by $10 while businesses went up $20. The chamber has not kept up with inflation over the past few years, which has been about three percent. Rather than trying to catch up now, they determined raising it by just one percent would be less of a shock....
The Travel and Tourism Board approved funding for a number of events in their 2015-16 budget during their meeting Tuesday. Three events new to the funding list were Smokin' Waters Golf Tournament, Main Street Oktobrewfest and 12 Days of Christmas. Other events receiving funds include Hot Spot Car Rally, Gift of the Waters Pageant, Kiwanis Craft Fair, Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, Arts in the Park, Big Horn Basin Football Camp, Thermopolis Demolition Derby, 3-on-3, People of the... Full story
Town Council approved the 2015-2016 budget at Wednesday evening’s meeting with the addition of a $25,000 amendment for maintenance and upkeep for Town Hall. The primary concern for Town Hall maintenance was carpeting in the building that is original from the building’s construction in the late 1980’s. Mayor Mike Mortimore opened the floor to discussion regarding the amendment, but with no comments from the public the motion passed and the budget with the new amendment passed. The final budge...
Out of Nashville, Tennessee, Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run will be performing June 18 at the Pavilion in Hot Springs State Park starting at 7 p.m. Playing bluegrass tunes, the Colorado-based group is the first part of the Arts in the Park performances being put on this summer. Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run, including band members Isaac Eicher, Mike Sumner, Erik Alvar and Christain Ward, performed once before in Thermopolis in 2006. Coordinator Bruce Webster said he looks forward to having them back. “They really did a nice job,” he said. Peo...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, June 9 3:57 p.m. Washakie County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for Dylan Balsted, 22. Sheriff deputies located, arrested and transported the man. 9:07 p.m. Frank Lutz, 60, was arrested at his residence for probation revocation. Charges are pending against a female in...
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hart of Cody, Wyo., formerly of Thermopolis, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie D'Lyn, to Daniel Kennedy, son of Keith and Louise Kennedy of Lonetree, Wyo. and Melanie Corey of Ogden, Utah. Jamie, a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a family and consumer science teacher in Lyman, Wyo. Dan, also a graduate of the University of Wyoming, is a civil engineer in Rock Springs, Wyo. An Aug. 8 wedding is being planned in Thermopo...
Friends of the NRA will be holding a Wall of Guns event Thursday, July 18 from 5:30-9 p.m. at One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company. A banner will be displayed showing the over 20 guns available to be won in the drawing. Tickets are $10. Each time 100 tickets are sold, a winner will be drawn and they will have their choice from the Wall of Guns. Guns will be shipped to Renegade Guns for pickup. Light appetizers will be provided. All regular firearm laws apply. All proceeds will go to the NRA...
Sascha Mobbs works on sanding a picnic table during the Lights On Green Construction program. They are also making sheds....
The Wyoming Business Council is hosting a free program called How To Access Capital For Your Business Monday, June 22 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Hot Springs County Museum. Business Finance Program Manager Ryan Whitehead will present financial resource opportunities for your business needs. You can download the financial resources guide at http://goo.gl/v8UPfK. For more information contact Leah Bruscino at 307-754-5785 or email leah.bruscino@wyo.gov....
High water levels in the Big Horn River have covered portions of Hot Springs State Park including the boat dock....
Carson Christensen throws popcorn toward a bowl in one of the games during the Hot Springs County Summer Reading program as Austin Corbin waits for his turn....
I’m starting an exclusive club for disorganized women, but not just anyone can join. Each person will have to pass an admissions exam. You can be one of my charter members as long as you can answer yes to at least five of the scenarios in the exam. I’m in heaven as I think about starting this exclusive, club (no BOs allowed) and I’m calling it CLUB ORGANIZED. Really, I’m just changing the name of my website from www.makeitfunanditwillgetdone.com to www.cluborganized.com but in the excitement of being able to get this perfect name for my webs...
I see that the no-trespassing signs are up again at the ‘King-Spiller Learning Center.’ Cal had a good idea to set that land aside for that. The tourist could come up and learn something. Kids could spend time at the park and then do some exploring up there. People could talk about everything that they had seen up here. Now they can go back and talk about everything they couldn’t see. Heck, they can take pictures of the sun setting over a no-trespassing sign – beautiful. We need something for people to see and enjoy. I hope the town had eno...
Lately it seems like much of the crime report column consists of reports about people who haven’t mowed their laws. This is an interesting way to compel neighbors to conform their property to arbitrary standards with no consideration of the fact that it has rained almost every day for weeks, making it difficult to mow. I’d like to suggest a couple of other ways to achieve yard compliance: how about if the victims of this crime beautify their own yards as an inspiration to everyone, or while the complainants are out measuring grass blades and...
National Pollinator Week is June 15-21. Due to declining bee populations, this special week was established in 2007 to enlighten us about the ecosystem services provided by butterflies, bees, birds, bats, beetles, and other pollinating animals. Wildlife habitat, healthy watersheds and our food are a direct result of pollinators. Of course, we should celebrate year-round these flower-flitting critters without which we would not have raspberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, almonds, tequila and many other tasty treats. We can help ensure the...
Mary Ann Mills, 55, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at her residence in Thermopolis. She was the general manager of Days Inn until the time of her death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 22 at St. Francis Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. A parish vigil will be held Sunday evening, 7 p.m. at the Church. In memory of Mary, donations may be given to the PFP Backpack for Kids Program, % Judy Carswell, 292 Coventry Circle, Thermopolis, 82443. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will be... Full story
Gunner Schepker examines a dinosaur bone during the Wyoming Dinosaur Center's Local Only Kid's Dig Friday. Children were able to dig for fossils and bones and work in the prep lab at WDC...
Hot Springs County School District is providing a new, free summer food program at Ralph Witters Elementary School. Mondays through Thursdays from June 8-25, July 6-24 and August 3-13 breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All children of any age are welcome. Adults may attend at a cost of $4 per meal. For more information, contact Food Service Director Cindy Wallingford at 864-6595 or Ralph Witters Elementary at 864-6561. The state of Wyoming provides reimbursement for all the...
Thermopolis Liquors will be holding a parking lot dance Saturday, June 20 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music, food and games. All proceeds from food and pop sales will go to the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Must be 21 or older to attend....
Twenty-three percent of the residents of Hot Springs County are aged 65 or older. Nearly 12-percent of the county’s population lives below poverty level. If you were to become ill, or your spouse or parent were to find themselves in need of assistance, would you know where to go? Several community health-based organizations gathered together last Thursday afternoon for a training session with Project Out, a program under the banner of the Wyoming Department of Health through Wyoming Services for...
Becky Hutson (pictured above) and Cindy Toth of the Red Dirt Master Gardeners planted flowers in downtown Thermopolis planters....
Hot Springs County Recreation District baseball programs are underway. Top, Daltan Price keeps his eyes on the ball while he readies his swing. Bottom, Wyatt Balius takes a practice swing during Start Smart Baseball....
The Shrine Bowl held Saturday at the Natrona County High School football stadium was anything but an average high school football game. The 42nd annual bowl game brought together Wyoming's best high school senior football athletes to compete North against South. Hot Springs County 2015 graduating senior, Choc Maddock was nominated by coach Rob Anderson to be a part of the week-long activities. Shrine Bowl nominees spent a week getting to know and practicing with their new teammates from around...
Hot Springs County Summer Series Barrel Racing was held Sunday June 14 at the fairgrounds. The second event in the series will be Sunday, June 28 at the fairgrounds with entries beginning at 1 p.m. Open Barrels 1D – 1. Shyla Nicholas, 18.788. 2. Deserae Cooper, 19.126. 3. Shyla Nicholas, 19.155. 4. Jerrie Slagle, 19.237. 2D – 1. Jerrie Slagle, 19.368. 2. Deserae Cooper, 19.376. 3. Nick Comes, 19.455. 4. Jennifer Lewis, 19.659. 3D – 1. Raelyn Gould, 19.822. 2. Kristy Tomash, 19.840. 3. Samantha Hinders, 19.884. 4. Karen Wilkes, 19.972. 5. Jeri...
Bodie Ward directs traffic to slow down going through the cleanup area in Wind River Canyon....
