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Following a brief public hearing during which there was no comment, the Thermopolis Town Council — with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent — approved the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year on third reading, as well as Resolution 543 to officially adopt it. According to the numbers, the upcoming fiscal year’s revenues include: $3,754,918 in the General Fund, including $1,091,820 cash carryover; $4,507,641 in the Enterprise Fund; $3,084,500 in Enterprise Fund-Depreciation Reserve for transfers, loan,...
Even with the damp conditions, Sunday's Father's Day Hot Spot Car Rally brought plenty of visitors to the Hot Springs State Park. One of the younger attendees enjoyed splashing in the puddles as much as the cars....
According to an order signed by District Judge Norman Young, a motion for partial summary judgment in a case against Tri-County Telephone Association (TCT) co-operative, filed by Joe and Barbara Campbell, has been denied. Litigation against TCT and several individual defendants began in December of 2015 by the Campbells, who alleged misrepresentation and concern co-op members were entitled to more than capital credits when the sale happened and should have had more information provided....
During the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism Board’s meeting, Director Amanda Moeller reported she was anticipating having something near the norm for the June deposit of lodging tax receipts. However, it was about $3,000 less compared to last year. “That changes some numbers for us going into the next fiscal year,” she said, but noted overall receipts are up four percent for the year. As of Tuesday, the board had $6,257 not spent out of the budget. Moeller pointed out there was not enough to pa...
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. Correction Mike Liesch’s name was misspelled in his commissioner candidacy announcement in last week’s Thermopolis Independent Record. We apologize for the error. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, June 12 5:29 p.m. Deputy responded to an issue between residents in the Red Lane area. The matter...
In June, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation was made aware of registered sex offenders receiving phone calls from scammers demanding some form of payment to avoid arrest. Scammers claim to be with the “Sex Offender Registration Unit” and were using the phone number 307-223-3042. Investigators believe the scammers are using open source information available online to obtain the victims’ information off of the public sex offender registry. Scammers have identified themselves as: an agent with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Inves...
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth Judicial District has just announced the retirement of Judge Robert E. Skar, effective October 2. The state’s nominating commission will be accepting expressions of interest from qualified applicants to replace Skar through July 9. Once the commission narrows the field of applicants down to three, Governor Matt Mead will appoint one of them to fill Skar’s position which covers not only Hot Springs County, but Washakie and Big Horn counties as well. In order to serve as a District Judge, one mus...
Beginning this Friday, June 22, at noon the town sirens will be tested. Through the summer, these sirens will be used to notify people of tornadoes. They will only sound if a tornado warning or actual tornado is in the area served by a siren. Sirens are located at: Lane 12 south of town, 10th Street by Broadway and Warren and in Kirby. Each one will be run separately. Sirens will not be sounded for storms, funnel clouds or tornadoes that do not threaten areas served by the sirens. A “hi-lo” siren will be the alert, and a steady tone will be... Full story
The Wyoming Department of Transportation this week issued a reminder that advertising signs cannot be placed in the state rights-of-way. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of signs our maintenance crews are having to remove from the right-of-way fence or from the right-of-way itself,” said WYDOT area maintenance foreman Brian Pittman of Basin. “Wyoming law and WYDOT policy prohibit placement of signs in those areas, so when our maintenance crews come through an area, they pick them up and take them to the area maintenance office. Whoever...
A new event has been added to the Hot Springs County fair this year – a carcass contest – which will be held on Tuesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. The fair board will pay for the first animal, up to two species, for each youth. If you want to enter more than one animal in a species, there is a $7 charge per extra animals. For instance, if you want to enter one beef and two pigs, the board will pay for the beef and one pig, however, you must pay the fee for the second pig. According to Dr. Steve Paisley, Uni...
Hot Springs County Recreation District hosted its J Bow Tag Friday afternoon at the high school football field. J Bow Tag pits two teams in different game modes with soft tipped bow and arrows in a similar style as dodgeball. They start off by collecting arrows in the middle of the playing field and taking defensive positions behind obstacles placed on each side and hitting the opposition with the arrows....
As June starts to creep closer toward July, thoughts naturally turn to Independence Day and, of course, fireworks. However, before you start lighting the fuses it’s important to keep in mind the town ordinances. Under Section 11 of the Town Code, “It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale at retail or wholesale, or sell at retail or wholesale, or give away, use, discharge or detonate any fireworks in the Town, or within five miles of the corporate limits of the Town.” However, the code also allows for displays and sale of firew...
Dorothy Carol DeNeal, 79, passed away June 14, 2018, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Thermopolis, Wyo., surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 12, 1938, in Butte, Mont., to Bernard Smith and Mytle Cox. She will be remembered for her kindness, charm and Irish attitude.... Full story
John Carl Boyd, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018. He was born August 22, 1935, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Eunice and John D. Boyd. He was raised in Thermopolis where he graduated from high school in 1953. The following year he met the love of his life, Erzeldia F. Warren in Lander, Wyo. After a brief courtship they were engaged and married May 28, 1955. The couple traveled around for John’s work the first few years of marriage living in Wyoming, Idaho, Texas and around the southwest. They had two children. Patricia Jolene was born in 1... Full story
According to a release from the Bureau of Reclamation, the June forecast of the April through July inflow to Boysen Reservoir forecast has been increased to 950,000 acre feet (af), which would be 164 percent of the 30 year average of 577,700 af. Approximately 428,956 af of the forecast volume was accumulated in April and May, which is 242 percent of the April-May average, and second highest volume during that time-frame for the reservoir. For additional information on Buffalo Bill, Boysen, and Bull Lake Reservoirs, contact Wyoming Area Manager...
The time for summer vacation is fully here, but it’s important to keep in mind some road safety when you’re heading to your destination. For instance, Wyoming will have a new Move Over law that will be implemented beginning July 1. The law already requires drivers to move over to the farthest lane on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction or to slow down 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit when coming upon pulled over emergency vehicles. Beginning in July, however, that law will also incorporate maintenance, con...
The Thermopolis Independent Record office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Deadlines for the July 5 edition will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, for display, classified and legal ads, and 12 p.m. Monday, July 2 for editorial content. The July 5 edition will be available at businesses and in machines the evening of Tuesday, July 3. Local subscribers should receive their paper in Thursdays mail. Have a safe and happy Independence Day....
Tymber Eckley waits patiently as she has Jessie Pennoyer heat seal the ends of her paracord. One of the counselor lead workshops was making paracord survival bracelets. The Hot Springs County 4-H members joined other 4-H'ers from Park, Big Horn and Washakie counties at the annual Big Horn Basin 4-H Camp at the H Diamond W Youth Camp in Grass Creek this past week....
Two teams in the Hot Springs County Rec District's Adult Co-Ed Softball League remain on top following games last week, with The Team We Like the Most (TTWLTM) and One Stop Repair both at 4-0. One Stop saw an 18-3 victory over Robin Batsman on June 12. Standout performers were Joe Czarobski with a 1.000 average, two runs and six RBIs for One Stop, and Erik Fladmo with a 1.000 average, one run and one RBI for Robin Batsman. June 12 also had a victory for Paintbrush Dental, who outscored Slide...
While adults are playing in the recreation district's adult softball league, youth are running the bases in T ball and baseball. The games give kids an opportunity to learn the fundamentals while also developing social and teamwork skills. Coming into first is Raylin Rankin, with Fischer Lewis looking to make an out....
Saturday in Hot Springs State Park, the Hot Springs County High School Student Council hosted a Tour de Wish event. Proceeds go to Make a Wish Wyoming....
Hot Springs County Barrel Racing hosted a competition on Thursday, June 14 at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Results include (in order of finish): Open 1D: Jerrie Slagle 15.480, Siobhan Myers 15.938 Open 2D: Jerrie Slagle 16.222 Open 3D: Bobbi Zupan 17.220 Open 4D: Heather Flowers 19.033, Lydia McCracken 19.337, Lydia McCracken 20.929 Youth 1D: Siobhan Myers 15.938, Mesa Allen 16.186, Mesa Allen 16.437...
Spring precipitation has brought an abundance of grass and other fine fuels, including cheatgrass, to public lands. In addition to last year’s dried grasses, these fine fuels can ignite readily and burn easily once they dry out. As things heat up, please follow these simple tips on how you can do your part to prevent wildfires on your public lands. Doing so will assist the BLM in our commitment to keep public landscapes healthy and productive through shared conservation stewardship. •Prior to departing on your summer adventure, please take a m...
Even with the rain, the cars at the Hot Spot Car Rally still shined and visitors still admired the vast variety of vehicles and interiors....
Cub Scouts Pack 5053 has reorganized and is looking for new members. This a nondenominational pack, meaning there are no restrictions to any specific religion. If you are interested in seeing what Cub Scouts is about, attend the Passport to Adventure Cub Scout Day Camp June 22-23 at the armory from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cub Scouting is for youth grades K-5. It is a year around program that offers fun activities that promote character and leadership development. The cost is $45 for two days of the camp. For more information contact Jackie Dorothy at...
