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The Hot Springs County Commissioners held a final budget meeting last Friday to make the necessary amendments to balance the budget for the last fiscal year. Some of the line items from various departments had overruns on their budget, however, they also had line items in those same departments that were lower than anticipated, allowing the commissioners to juggle funds from one line to another and still come out with a balanced budget. There was one amendment that had to be made covering the ja...
Local attorney Michael Messenger was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association convention in Cody on June 21. Messenger is finishing his 43rd year as a practicing attorney, all of which have been in Thermopolis as he came here during the Pageant Day weekend in 1975. Except for four years as the Hot Springs County and prosecuting attorney from 1978-82, he said, he's "always been on the criminal defense side of that part of the law." Otherwise, he's...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department will do their annual fireworks show at dark on Wednesday, July 4 from T-Hill, but if you are looking for a little something different to watch on the Fourth of July and a few days afterward, stop up at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. from July 1-7. Tune your radio in your vehicle to 97.3 FM, then sit back and enjoy a synchronized, patriotic light show. There will be three tunes, “God Bless the USA,” “Where the Stars and Stripes” and “Made in America,...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue helped a few people out of the Bighorn river that tangled with the Sixth Street bridge. Though flows have decreased, it is still not advised to float or boat the river....
Oliver Strenger shows his dance moves during the Summer Reading talent show last Friday at Hot Springs County Library. The summer program theme this year is "Libraries Rock!" with activities centered around music and motion. Though there was no program this week due to the holiday, the program will wrap up next Friday, July 13....
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 Tuesday, June 26 11:36 a.m. Trespass notices were served on two subjects. 12:58 p.m. Complaint of neighbor’s guinea fowl on property. 1:34 p.m. Deputy responded to a dispute between a merchant and customer. 4:39 p.m. An mp3 player was found in the wood park. 8:58 p.m. A su...
Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates looks at a wire cut for the lights on the swinging bridge. Several bulbs were taken as well, though repairs were scheduled so the bridge will still be lit for Independence Day. Anyone with information on the vandalism is encouraged to contact law enforcement....
Last week saw a new face at Red Rock Family Practice, with Marcus Couldridge briefly joining the team. Couldridge grew up in Windhoek, Namibia then moved to Casper at eight years old and has adopted Wyoming as his home ever since. After graduating from Kelly Walsh High School, he attended Northwest College and played soccer. After earning his associates, he transferred to Western Washington University to finish his Bachelor's of Science in Bio-Anthropology in 2016. He looks forward to beginning...
The public is invited to the Southside Travel Center to check out the latest eatery in Thermopolis — Champs Chicken. The restaurant is located inside the building between the service station and the convenience store. The new franchise opened in June. The celebration is scheduled from 11 am. until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 6, with free samples, door prizes and meal specials available. Though there are plenty of other items to choose from, the main fried chicken for which the restaurant gets its name is appropriate for National Fried Chicken D...
We are barely into July, but chances are the kids are already bored. Hot Springs County Recreation District and Lights On to the rescue! Its time for the 2018 Summer Rec Camp, July 9-11, 23-25 and July 30-August 1 from 9 a.m. til noon each day. Kids from six years old through 13, will learn and play sports, explore the outdoor recreation that Thermopolis has to offer, and challenge themselves on the TMS ropes course. Registration is $40 per camper and may be done onlline at hscrecreation.com or call the Rec office at 864-376...
The Fourth Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, in Hot Springs State Park. The festival celebrates the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s own artists, craftsmen, musicians and storytellers. It includes musicians performing at the pavilion, a fine art and folk art show, the trading post with additional items for sale, the Folk Masters Craftsmen Tent, artisan and guild demonstrations, the Hear Me Now Storytelling Circle, and hands-on activities for kids. New this year to the storytelling line-ups...
Last week saw the killing of five people at the Capital Gazette in Maryland, as someone opened fire with a shotgun in what was referred to as a “targeted attack.” Our hearts grieve the loss of our fellow newspaper staffers. We wish comfort and peace for their families, friends, co-workers and all who have been touched by this heartbreak and healing to those who are recovering. It’s a sobering reminder to us here at the Thermopolis Independent Record, and in the news industry as a whole, that we are often the target of people who feel stron...
What a show our volunteer firemen put on every year. Whenever I see fireworks it always takes me back to two times in my life – my grandfather and Disneyland. When I was growing up, grandpa used to order in fireworks from some company out of state. I was always so excited to see that huge box arrive. It was like opening a pirate’s treasure chest with all the things that sizzle and boom. Come 4th of July, since we lived on a corner, grandpa and my mom would set the fireworks off in the int...
I thank my mother and father that I am not a white supremacist racist. Thanks Mom and Dad....
Whether hiking in Wyoming’s beautiful mountains or swimming in a favorite pool or lake, making smart choices can help residents avoid catching or spreading illnesses associated with water, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “When germs get into waters where we are tempted to take a drink or where we swim, they can steal our fun by causing diseases such as cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis and shigellosis,” said Katie Bryan, epidemiologist with WDH. Disease symptoms can occur days to weeks after exposure and include diarr... Full story
A Thermopolis Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Hot Springs County Hospital Auxiliary, is scheduled for Monday, July 9 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. The goal is to collect 34 pints of blood. To make an appointment go to www.bloodhero.com and use sponsor code “thermopolis” or contact Melene Mierzejewski at 307-240-1414. You can also save time by going online to www.unitedbloodservices.org the day you donate, clicking on Fast Track, completing the questionnaire and printing your ticket. Donors should also bring a pho...
An annual event held along with the All Class Reunion each year is the Grass Creek Reunion of all the folks who called the area home. There is no registration required for the Grass Creek gathering, however, it is a pot luck so bring along your favorite dish. The reunion will be held Saturday, July 21 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m....
The Hot Springs County and Washakie Chapters of FSA will be having tea and cookies on July 11 at the Hot Springs County Library. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. and they will talk about livestock disaster programs that are available. For more information, please call Teresa at (307) 347-2456....
In addition to the work being done to water lines in Hot Springs State Park, work began on lines along Fifth Street as well. Line replacements will include Fifth from Washakie to Broadway, Seventh between Broadway and Shoshoni, and the 400 and 500 blocks of Warren As of Monday afternoon, there was no information regarding when the project would be complete....
Last week, a clear “top dog” of the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League, as The Team We Like The Most (TTWLTM) had a 17-12 win over One Stop Repair on June 26. Both teams were 5-0 going into the game, but when it was all over TTWLTM retained its unblemished record at 6-0, while One Stop took its first win of the season. Standout players from the game were Amanda Deniz with a 1.000 average, three runs and three RBIs for TTWLTM, and Joe Czarobski with a 1.000 average, a home run, three runs and an RBI for One S... Full story
It’s getting time to put away the bats and mitts, as the Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League is coming to a close in the next few weeks. But make sure you’re practicing those bumps, sets, digs and spikes and are ready to get your toes in the sand for Adult Co-Ed Sand Volleyball program. Season dates are July 19-Aug. 23, though there is a managers meeting July 11 at 7 p.m. at the armory. Teams can have up to six people, with four playing on the court at a time. The fee per team for the program is $80, which...
The Thermopolis Golf Course is ready for everyone to hit the greens with the Red, White and Blue Tournament this Saturday. There is no official starting time, you just arrive when you’re ready to play and you’ll tee off from six red tees, six white tees and six blue tees. There is a $15 entry fee. If you have any questions about the tournament, please call the Pro Shop at 864-5294....
University of Wyoming wrestling standout Bryce Meredith was the featured athlete at the Bobcat Wrestling Camp last Friday and Saturday. The NCAA All American showed local wrestlers as well as some who traveled throughout the Basin for the camp, some tips and tricks to make them better wrestlers. The two-day camp wound up with some one on one wrestling to try out their new skills on Saturday afternoon....
Taylor Haynes, MD held a small gathering of locals Friday night at the Days Inn to give folks more insight into his run this year for Governor. A Republican, constitutional conservative, Haynes said it has been hard getting people to learn the Constitution as it has been left out of school curriculums for too long. “People forget we’re a republic, not a democracy,” he said. “We have specific authority over our state.” With the economy in its current state, Haynes would like to see the state tak...
A fan favorite and one of the funniest highlights of the Hot Springs County Fair is the pig wrestling contest. This year, it will be held on Tuesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds arena. Four person teams do their best to put a pig into a barrel in the midst of a mud hole, making for some slippery pork and dirty contestants. Registration is $65 per team and registration forms will be available starting July 10 at the Chamber of Commerce or Canyon Concrete. Registration forms must be turned in at Canyon Concrete by...
