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Hot Springs County Commissioners approved the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition Ballot Initiative and the Formation of a Hospital District and Board of Directors Ballot Initiative on Tuesday after a public hearing was held regarding both issues. Residents on both sides of the issue were allowed to speak for two minutes on the issue before the County Commissioners made their decision. Joseph Casciato shared his reasons for not wanting the Specific Purpose Tax Imposition on the Nov. 8 ballot. “I thi...
Tuesday evening, the Thermopolis Town Council, with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent and Mark Nelson voting “no,” approved a request from Derek Burrows for designation of an area near the skate park to allow people to set off their fireworks. The approval comes with a couple strong suggestions, such as having designated parking and the hours of 7-11 p.m. to set off the fireworks. Prior to the approval of Burrows’ request, Mayor’s Assistant Fred Crosby noted Burrows had been approved to do so last ye...
There was a variety of grinding, ollies and half-pipe tricks Friday at the Thermopolis skate park during the Skateboard, Scooter and BMX show. Participants wowed viewers with some incredible tricks and all around fun. Zach Hurley shows off some of his skateboarding skills....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners discussed courthouse security, signed a Maternal Child Health Contract with Public Health and approved a lease with Legion Town and Country Club at a meeting on Tuesday. County Commissioners discussed courthouse security updates. Road and Bridge supervisor Dave Schlager said the courthouse will have new signage next month and they are looking into prices for panic bars that will be placed in the courtroom. Judge E. Robert Skar said they want to make the...
Tuesday at the meeting of the Travel and Tourism Board, Director Amanda Moeller reported the budget has been sent in to the State, and it was returned with no comments or issues. By state statute, she noted, there has to be a public hearing — advertised three weeks in advance — regarding the budget. The hearing is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. July 19, prior to the board’s regular meeting, at the Quality Inn. The total budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2016 is $220,120, which inclu...
Lloyd and Joan LaFave of Casper cruise in their award-winning Boss Hoss Trike during the Hot Spot Car Rally Parade Saturday....
The Park County Historic Preservation Commission recently reported the Legend Rock petroglyph site was vandalized with graffiti sometime this month. Though the name “Jordon Norris” appears to have been written on the rock, that does not necessarily mean it is name of the vandal. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Hot Springs State Park at 307-864-2176. A picture of the vandalism can be seen on the Independent Record’s Facebook page.... Full story
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15, after about two hours of deliberation, a jury returned a verdict of not guilty on two counts in a case against Chance Jacobsen in Hot Springs County District Court. The case was turned over to the jury at about 1:50 p.m. Wednesday — after a trial which began Monday — and they made the decision prior to 4:15 p.m. to find Jacobsen not guilty on counts of child abuse and battery. A third charge of reckless endangerment against Jacobsen was previously dismissed. The charges stem from a Dec. 8 incident, and...
The Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo hits town on June 24-25. There are 197 entrants, and that may go up with re-entries. Gayla Mead-Ellis explained when entrants put in their information a computer selects which events they will compete. If there is a scheduling conflict, cowboys will go in and re-enter. She further noted they are expecting to get more top names this year. There’s also been a great bunch of volunteers who’ve stepped up to hel...
This year’s People of the Earth Days will be June 23-26. It will be a cultural and natural discovery weekend with authors Michael Gear and Kathy O’Neal Gear, with an array of events. The weekend will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday with a “Welcome Reception with the Gears” at the Days Inn Hot Springs Convention Center and an evening of conversation. From 8-9:30 a.m. Friday attendees will participate in The Wyoming Dinosaur Dig Tour. Then from 9:30-11 a.m., attendees will get a guided tour through...
Residents from Thermopolis Rehab & Care Center visited the Bar None Morgan Ranch, owned by Harvey and Lois Seidel, last Thursday morning. Phillip Scheel, owner of Tumbleweed Propane, brought out a goat and her two kids to visit as well. State Representative of House District 28 Nathan Winters also showed up to pet the animals and visit with the residents....
Journalism is about journalistic objectivity. Journalistic objectivity means that, as journalists, we must cover ever aspect of a story devoid of opinion. We must cover every side of that story, which means covering every differing opinion about the issue — regardless of how we personally may feel or what side we may be on. In essence, we take a step back from ourselves to present the facts as they are. We present the issue. We represent those that agree with the issue. We represent those that disagree with the issue. We even represent those w...
I would like to request a response from a city councilperson regarding what the reason was for putting a public access bathroom on the new City Hall, and what are the working hours for the public restrooms? Access was needed during the big car rally event this weekend, but it was locked....
This letter is in response to Ms. Kelley’s Opinion page column. First I would like to correct Ms. Kelley in her statement, “The saddest part of the deadliest mass shooting in United States history is that the gunman, Omar Mateen, hated himself more than he hated those he killed or injured.” Ms. Kelley I believe a history lesson is in order. In 1890, between 150-200 Americans were killed in a place by the name of Wounded Knee. This occurred in South Dakota and the majority of those killed were women and children. In 1870, the Maria...
There has been a lot of controversy about the idea for making the pools convert from using mineral water to using chlorinated water. Hopefully, the people would still come because of the beautiful park and countryside. My question is — would that include the private homes that have mineral water? There is a big difference between water being used to benefit the public and water arrogantly being used for private use....
Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council approved a request to have a specially designated area for setting off fireworks on Independence Day. Though it happens every year, I’m always surprised at how quickly the holiday gets here. Of course in my Nebraska hometown this is typically the time of year when one of two things is happening — I’m being driven nuts by the amount of bangs, pops and whizzes going off long into the night, or — more likely — I’m getting together with some friends to...
Lillian "Lila" Beatrice Boss, 76, passed away June 16, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Thermopolis on December 2, 1939, she was the daughter of Jake and Mary (Mullendore) Elliott. After growing up in Thermopolis the traveling bug struck and she moved to Sacramento, Calif., where she lived with her sister, Leona. Those times were always a fond memory for her. Sacramento was also where Lila met her future husband, Raymond "Ray" Boss, who was stationed with the U.S. Air Force. The... Full story
Darlene Elizabeth Baker, known as Dolly, 83, passed away June 16, 2016, at her home in Longmont, Colo. She was born August 18, 1932, in Gebo, Wyo., to Roy and Rachel (Schuman) Warren. Dolly attended school through junior high in Thermopolis, Wyo., and then attended a Christian boarding school in Waxahachie, Texas, graduating high school. She moved from Boulder, Colo., to Longmont in 1969 where she has resided since, and was a long time member of New Creation Church. Dolly was an accomplished... Full story
Hodge P. Quarles passed away on June 11, 2016. He was born in Wellington, Texas, in 1921. With one suitcase, he moved to Thermopolis in June 1939 to work in the oil field and play soft ball. He married Bette Goodman in Thermopolis in 1941, of that marriage two boys were born. He served in the Army Air-Corp, was overseas 30 months as a Tech Sergeant. He retired from Ashland Oil Company as the Regional Production Superintendent. He married Roberta Kyser in 2001 in Lander, Wyo. He was an... Full story
A Memorial Mass for Kathryn “Kathy” Jones, 74, will be held Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church. Father Hugo Blotsky OSB will officiate. Jones died January 31.... Full story
Community Church of Thermopolis will be building an annex for youth fellowship and community outreach at 629 Big Horn St. behind the church. The building will include a kitchen, restrooms and a large fellowship hall to host events. They will be demolishing the house located at 631 Big Horn St. to make room for the new construction. Project chairperson Veva Blakesly said this has been a vision of the church since 2008, and they hope to have the new construction completed and open by December...
The first Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk event in Thermopolis will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Hot Springs State Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s Community Relations Coordinator Tess Kersenbrock said the Tour de Wish series was inspired by the first wish granted in Wyoming to 10-year-old Brian of Gillette who wished for a BMX bike in 1985. “Since Brian’s wish was granted more than 30 years ago, over 500 children battling life-threatening medical condi...
The First Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School (VBS) June 27-30 from 9:30 a.m.-noon daily. The theme of the VBS is “To the Edge; Encounter the God of the Universe.” It is for children four-years-old through sixth grade. For more information, call 864-3171....
On Thursday, members of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary lined tables in the hospital lobby with cookies, cakes, pies and other treats for their regular bake sale, held on the third Thursday of most months. Auxiliary Vice President Toni Andreen explained the sales are not during the summer months of July or August, nor are they done in December or January She added with a laugh that, around Christmas, people usually have enough goodies already and, by January, they're getting...
Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting a Formal Dinner and Dance at the senior center Saturday, June 25. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. Live music will be featured from 7-9 p.m. Formal attire is encouraged but not required. All ages are welcome. There is no fee to attend but donations will be accepted. For more information, call the senior center at 864-2151....
