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Following a brief public meeting during which there was no comment, Thermopolis Town Council approved the budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, as well as Resolution 552 to adopt it. According to the budget, revenues for the upcoming fiscal year include: $3,992,540 in the General Fund, including a $1,289,510 cash carry-over; $3,184,580 in the Enterprise Fund; $1,795,300 in Enterprise Fund-Depreciation Reserve for transfers, loan, grant and cash carryover; $804,800 in Insurance Trust Fund; $5,500...
The Hot Spot Car Rally this past weekend saw a total 111 vehicles registered and the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department flying the U.S. flag high. Awards and winners from the show include: People's Choice: Jenni Cook of Thermopolis, 1946 Olds Series 66 Off-Road: Johnny Dorman of Thermopolis, 1978 Jeep CJ5 Motorcycle: Gage Maser of Thermopolis, 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Deuce Rat Rod: Dave Marlatt of Riverton, 1929 Chevy Sedan Street Rod: Shane McKinny of Lovell, 1926 Ford Model T Truck:... Full story
It's hard to miss Prepsteader Bob and Mrs. B's home as the bus converted into a recreational vehicle makes it's way down the highway. But more than just a tenement on wheels, the remodeled bus gets the couple from one point to the next as they film The Self Reliant Roadshow, a YouTube channel featuring adventures in homesteading, prepping and do-it-yourself. The idea for the roadshow came last October, Bob said, and it was for them to travel across the United States and Canada to help...
During the second June meeting of the Hot Springs County Commission, two agreements with the Town of Thermopolis were approved, those being the Joint Law Enforcement Agreement and a landfill agreement. The landfill agreement was presented to the commissioners at their June 4 meeting, though it was not signed at the time as they felt it deviated from the previous agreement. The commissioners did approve a revised copy of the agreement that had some slight changes. Among them were language...
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 Wednesday, June 12 10:20 a.m. Wyoming Highway Patrol requested assistance. The call was later cancelled. Thursday, June 13 9:59 a.m. Deputy contact in regard to an adult protective issue. Friday, June 14 5:28 a.m. A male subject walking in the buffalo pasture discovere...
Monday afternoon in Hot Springs District Court, Cindee Reynolds was sentenced to 2.5 to four years in prison, with 303 days credit for time served, after her probation was revoked. Reynolds was initially sentenced to three to five years, suspended in exchange for five years probation, on Aug. 15, 2016 for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of meth. That probation was revoked and reinstated on Jan. 8, 2018 and again on Nov. 5, 2018. It was noted in court Monday that even...
A heavy rain and hail storm Friday afternoon covered Thermopolis streets with running water....
One of the bigger Thermopolis events for the summer is the Cowboy Rendezvous Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo. The billboard south of town certainly announces the event, June 21 and 22 this year, but it’s far from the only new sight in 2019, the 15th year for the rodeo. A mobile screen will show arena action and instant replays as well. Also new to the rodeo this year are the working dog trials, right after the 10 a.m. parade on Saturday. A course will be set up for the dogs with three to four obstacles such as a chute a...
This coming year, 2020, marks the year for the U.S. census to be taken throughout the country. Getting an accurate count of everyone in households across America is extremely important, not just for population counts, but the census is used to determine all manner of federal funding. Judy Carswell, the person in charge of the census for Hot Springs County, said, “We have formed a committee called the Hot Springs 2020 Census CCC or Census Complete Count Committee to help get the word out to the public about the census.” Informing and edu...
July would not be complete without the annual Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament at the Thermopolis Golf Course. There is no registration necessary to participate in the event you simply play 18 holes between July 4 – 7, picking six red holes, six white holes and six blue ones. The course opens at 8 a.m. each morning and carts have to be back to the clubhouse by 8 p.m. each evening. For more information, call the Thermopolis Golf Course at 864-5294....
Hot Springs County’s Cowboy Hall of Fame committee will be recognizing this year’s inductees during the PRCA rodeo on Saturday, June 22. During the evening’s rodeo performance the committee will be reading the nomination letters sent in on behalf of Mary Sue and Hugh Vass as well as Norman Sanford. Both the Hot Springs and Fremont County committees will honor the inductees at the Fremont County rodeo on July 27. That evening will include a social hour from 4 – 6 p.m. for those in attendance to share stories and reminisce while having a bite to...
If you’ve ever been to one of the ArtStrolls on the second Friday of the month, stopped out to hear some acoustic or Bluegrass at Southside or been to a live concert at the state park, chances are you’ve seen John Brooks play. Brooks was born in and went to high school in Denver, then went to Powell and worked with Marathon Pipeline on the summer crew and remained there, attending college at Northwest. His wife, Trudi, is from Powell and the two recently celebrated their 49th anniversary. As...
This past week there’s been a lot of talk about marketing Thermopolis on more than just the local level, hitting the international market and partnering with other communities in the Bighorn Basin. Though these are viable options and could be the economic boon we’re looking for, they should be pursued with a sense of caution and the understanding that they won’t be financially lucrative right away, perhaps not even within the first year. During the monthly meeting of Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, Mathias Jung with Rocky Mountain Inter...
How do you experience your world? Is the glass half full or half empty? Do you observe the worst in a situation or the best? Do you justify identifying only negatives by claiming you are being realistic? Two people can experience the exact same event and yet have radically different perceptions. Why do some people always escape unscathed regardless of what befalls them while others seem to be problem magnets? Perception defines reality. Perception is controlled by attitude. You control your attitude. Therefore, you control your reality. Since...
Margaret (Peggy) Johanna Talbott, 80, passed away in Billings, Mont., on June 9, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in Greybull, Wyo., on October 4, 1938, to Edward Everett Talbott and Inez Margaret Alderdice Talbott. She grew up in Elk Basin and Powell, Wyo. Margaret was a client of Big Horn Enterprises and lived in their Thermopolis, Wyo., group home since January, 1980. She was outgoing and kind hearted. She easily made friends and liked to visit with people when she was out and about in Thermopolis. Margaret enjoyed bowling,... Full story
Lyle, "Bud" Sherman passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1934, to Natalie (Haynes) and Gene Sherman in Gebo, Wyo. While in his youth, the family moved around working in the Texaco oil fields. Following graduation from Cutbank, Montana High School, he enlisted in the Navy from 1953-1957. After his honorable discharge, Bud was traveling home to Montana from visiting family on Black Mountain. He noticed an ad looking for a plumber for Roberts Plumbing &... Full story
Peter "Pete" Galovich, 92, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Califor- nia passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019 surrounded by his four children. Pete was born on November 19th, 1926 in the Wyoming mining community of Poposia to Mane "Mike" and Boja (Rada- kovich) Galovich. He and his family moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming when he was three and remained there through his youth. Pete fondly shared stories of his childhood and spoke proudly of his parents, sisters, and brothers. Life could often be... Full story
The H Diamond W Ranch will be very busy next week as the 4-H Shooting Sports Camp gets underway, Thursday through Saturday. The camp includes 4-H members from age eight and over and will focus primarily on weapon safety and understanding the range commands. All disciplines will be covered during the camp – rifle, pistol, archery, muzzle loading and shotgun. The camp prepares 4-H shooters for their competitions throughout the year, including the State Shoot later this summer....
Set aside some time the end of June to attend the 2019 Hot Springs County Natural Resource Tour. On Thursday, June 27, the public is invited to meet at the Hot Springs County Weed and Pest office at 711 Springview at 9 a.m. to go on the free tour. This year will focus on Wind River Canyon, including noxious weed control, canyon geology, Wind River Canyon Whitewater and the history of Boysen Dam. A free BBQ lunch will be served. For more information, please call 864-2278....
Prior to a screening of Grease, people at the monthly Dinner and a Movie event at Hot Springs County Library load up plates with hamburgers and sides....
Named to the Hot Springs County High School Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2018-19 school year are: Superintendent, 4.0: Audrey Axtell, Caydence Becher, McKenna Bomengen, Kamry Bowman, Ashley Brawley, Josiah Butler, James Christensen, Cole Christianson, William Clark, Brianna DeVries, Kaylee DeVries, Bronwyn Dobbins, Lee Grimm, Sarina Guyon, Jonathan Harvey, Hannah Hu, Tahja Hunt, Devin Jassaud, Sesilili Jensen, Courtney Jeunehomme, Hardy Johnson, Tyler Kay, Taydee Landrum, Dakota Leonhardt, Jase Longwell, Hallie Martinez, Eli...
Thermopolis Middle School students making the Straight A and A&B honor rolls for the end of the 2018-19 school year are: Fifth Grade, Straight A: Elizabeth Arcand, Nolan Collins, Caden Dodd, Kamryn Farrell, Peyton Green, Dallyn Griffin, JolieAnne Herring, Cooper Holman, Kamilla Johnson, Cian Kimes, Cruz Mascorro, Maile McCumber, Alix Sorensen, Cambria Stephenson, Kaycee Stothart, Brodie Taber, Xavian Vargas, Ellis Webber Fifth Grade, A&B: Lucille Andreen, Dean Bihr, Cody Bomengen, Lainie Boren, Korbin Brill, Sharon Burgess, Scott Coale, Lane...
Nine members of Thermopolis FFA are currently attending the FFA Leadership Camp near Lander. Founded in 1978, the camp is the premier leadership training for Wyoming FFA members as well as those from other states. The camp strives to provide the best leadership training around at an affordable cost. Originally held in the Ten Sleep Mountains, it found its permanent home in 1993 at the Fremont County Youth Camp. The Thermopolis attendees have a very full schedule during their week at camp with emphasis on communication and self-awareness. They...
As part of the Big Horn Basin Football Camp this week, participants practice their skills with a few games of flag football....
Officials from the Wyoming Department of Corrections recently requested the Joint Judiciary Committee to consider a law change to let offenders earn credit for good behavior while they wait in jail. Sergeant Detention Administrator Beth Price explained that the jail does not currently have the authority to assign what is commonly referred to as “good time” for inmates toward their sentence. She further noted that the judge could take into account any time an inmate has served here at sentencing. Inmates sentenced to a facility under the Wyo...
