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In a recent development in an ongoing case between Joe and Barbara Campbell and the Tri County Telephone Association (TCT), a motion was filed on June 20 by the Campbells, for a disqualification of counsel, and for dismissal of a federal lawsuit against the Campbells. The case between the two parties began over 18 months ago, with a lawsuit filed against TCT by the Campbells, representing themselves and similar persons. The suit was filed based on their belief that more than 800 members of the...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department put on an amazing show of patriotism for the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks from T-Hill Tuesday evening. The community pitched in with donations to help pay for the fireworks....
During their June 27 meeting, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees chose to interview construction firms Groathouse, Sletten and Layton, with regard to the forthcoming renovation and expansion to the hospital. Another two firms - Sampson and Erdman - were not selected for interview. The three construction firms were chosen after review of all five in areas such as cost and fee proposals, work on comparable projects, availability, pre-construction design and planning....
Of the cases that come through the courtrooms, many involve juveniles. These cases can spend months, even years, in the court system before any resolution is found. Attorneys Jerry Williams and Marcia Bean recently spoke to the process of handling juvenile cases. “There’s all different kinds of juvenile cases,” Williams said. “There’s cases where people are abusing juveniles, where juveniles are acting up a little bit or where juveniles are acting up a lot. We call them abuse and neglect,...
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 department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire department Wednesday, June 28 2:30 p.m. Call in regard to a lightning strike at the Golden Eagle Oil Field. 7:44 p.m. Report of a power pole fire in the 900 block of Arapahoe. Friday, June 30 11:14 a.m. Report of an accident at the mouth of the Wind River Canyon. There was no accident at the loca...
Police, emergency personnel and Hot Springs County Search and Rescue were all part of an effort to get Bighorn river floaters back to shore after they landed on one of the islands. Members of the 11 person group said they began floating at Wedding of the Waters. As all of their floats were tied together, when one hit a tree and went over, the others followed. Fortunately, a second group floating behind them was able to get help....
The Third Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, in Hot Springs State Park. There is still time to sign up to participate as an artist or vendor or food purveyor. The festival program already includes a robust line-up of Wyoming’s own artists, craftsmen, musicians, storytellers, artisan and guild members demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the whole family. A new feature this year will be the Wyoming FolkMasters Tent, sponsored by the Wyoming Arts Council and showcasing individuals dedicate...
An evening of jazz, funk, soul, salsa and a little rhythm and blues is slated for Monday night in Hot Springs State Park as the Music in the Parks series presents John Roberts y Pan Blanco. The free concert will be held on the pavilion starting at 7 p.m. Pie and ice cream is being provided by Friends of Hot Springs State Park and concessions will be provided by Shorty’s Saloon and Liquor Store. Roberts has spent more than 15 years recording and performing all over the U.S. and abroad, including Mexico, India, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, A...
In preparation for the total solar eclipse coming Aug. 21, the United States Postal Service has released a special edition stamp to commemorate the event, “Total Eclipse of the Sun.” Available at the Thermopolis post office, the stamps are the first to use thermochromic ink, which reacts to the heat of your touch. The stamp features a vision of a total eclipse of the sun and when you place your finger on the black disk, it turns clear, revealing an image of the moon. Once it cools, the image reverts back to the total eclipse. If you pur... Full story
Brad Cline, a veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services on Thursday, July 13, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum.. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Appointments with Cline can be scheduled by calling 307-250-3890, and his office is staffed in Cody, at 1...
Hunter education classes are about to begin in Hot Springs County, courtesy of Wyoming Game and Fish and Hot Springs County 4-H. The classes will be held in the CRC room, down the hall from the band room in the Administration-Auditorium building on the high school campus. Classes run from 6 – 8:30 p.m., July 10 -14. Jim Lash will be the instructor, however, those wishing to attend must register online at wgfd.wyo.gov/HunterEdRegistration/frmCourseList.aspx....
The Hot Springs County Senior Center hosted a barbecue lunch on Monday, in honor of Independence Day. In addition to hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings, there were banana splits for dessert, served by local Masons....
Wow. Once again, the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department entertained the crowds with a spectacular fireworks show. Sometimes, they don’t get all the credit they deserve for putting on the annual Fourth of July festivities, but a big “Thank You” to the guys for gathering all the donations from local businesses and individuals, making all the arrangements for the show, ordering in the fireworks and creating a safe space for folks to set off their own whizzers, bangers and sky rockets. Instead of spending the holiday with their own famil...
This past weekend afforded me an interesting opportunity, as well as a reminder, to witness duality when dealing with nature, especially when it comes to water. The Wind River and Bighorn River have generated quite a bit of discussion and speculation over the past few weeks, what with the runoff and occasional rainstorm impacting just how fast they each are moving. Saturday, I watched as a couple groups navigated the river in the canyon, waves soaking and spinning them, even helping their rafts...
Sixty plus years ago, Dad and I would arise at 4 a.m. in Torrington and have our lines in the water by first light at Glendo. We caught a ton (slight exaggeration) of fish there. As the years passed, as well as Dad, I began to realize that my mind wasn’t reliving the thrill of reeling in a good sized Rainbow, it was reveling in the warmth of a father/son relationship that transcended who could land the largest trout of the day though that competition was delightful. Worries, frets, regrets, and anxieties were left back in Torrington for Mom t...
One of the best parts of summer in Thermopolis is when all the alumni gather in July for the All Class Reunion. This year, the featured classes end in “2” and “7”, but, as always, all classes are invited to participate in the festivities. Registration will be held on Saturday, July 15 at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center from 1 – 3 p.m. You will receive your tickets for the all class picnic at that time. Saturday alumnus will be dancing the night away at the VFW with a live band that begins at 9 p.m. After sleeping in a little...
Hot Springs County Recreation District and the Lights On Afterschool program will be holding two sessions of Summer Rec Camp starting July 10. Open to ages 6-13, the first session will begin July 10 and run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through July 19. The second session will be held from July 31 through Aug. 9. Mondays will be “sport” days, Tuesdays are “outdoor” days and Wednesdays will be “ropes course” days. A calendar of activities during the camp will be posted on the rec district’s website to give parents and kids an idea of what they...
The athletes have been chosen for the 2017 class of the Bobcat Hall of Fame. For 2017, there are two male athletes, Cody Sinclair and Colin Herold. The female athlete is Kelsy (Redland) Tobin, the coach selected is Serol Stauffenberg, and the 2002 Girls Basketball team has been chosen as the Hall of Fame team. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held in conjunction with the All Class Reunion, July 14 in the commons at Hot Springs County High School, starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the induction ceremony.... Full story
Those looking to get some time at the net can attend the Hot Springs County Recreation District Junior Bobcat Volleyball Camp, July 8 at Hot Springs County High School. The camp is for students in grades 1-8, with first through third graders from 9 a.m. until noon and fourth through eighth graders from 1-4 p.m.. High school players and coaches run the camp, with a portion of the proceeds going to support HSCHS volleyball. The cost is $20 per students, and those interested in attending can register at the armory, or at the ev...
Main Street Thermopolis' Clean Team took to the downtown streets last Monday, June 26. Sabrina Bullard-Stucky, Johnny Dorman, Meri Ann Rush, Howie Samelson, Suzanne Samelson, Deb Tudor and Gavin Turner were enthusiastic participants. The group weeded, trimmed trees, swept, picked up cigarette butts. They also answered questions from visitors about eating, lodging and soaking in our town. Main Street Thermopolis is part of a state and national program committed to the celebrating our community's...
Jennifer Cramer received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Chadron State College during the May 6 commencement in the Chicoine Center at the school. Cramer was also named to the spring 2017 President’s List, having earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Korey Smith, Katyana Springer and Elizabeth Rhodes were named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Central Wyoming College. Haylee Hoffman was the recipient of the 2016-17 Region IX Academic Award from Central Wyoming College. Gabrielle Leese and Bralter Stewart wer... Full story
Hot Springs County 4-H will be hosting the 4th Annual Smokin’ Waters Golf Invitational Saturday, July 15. There are two tee times for golfers on Saturday, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. All golfers are welcome to play in this event and encouraged to do so. The proceeds from this event will benefit 4-H youth in Hot Springs County. A Hole In One prize, sponsored by Wyoming 4-H Foundation, is a $25,000 cash prize for a hole in one on hole eight. Joey Johnson, Hot Springs County 4-H Educator says, “It would be...
Its time to have a little fun in the dark for a good cause – the Glow Golf Tournament at the Thermopolis Golf Course to benefit the Hot Springs County High School golf team. The tournament will be held on July 14, starting at 9 p.m. The tournament will be played as a nine-hole “ambrose scramble” with four to a team and a team handicap. Since the tournament will be played in the dark, there are some interesting changes to help make things a little easier. For example, the cups will be six inches rather than the regular four inch cups and will...
The summer circuit of the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association (WJRA) will be hitting Thermopolis on Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23. Held at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, competition will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning and 9 a.m. on Sunday. There will also be a roping held on Saturday night. In order to qualify for the summer finals rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls need to compete in five summer rodeos and be members of the WJRA. The WJRA is a non-profit youth rodeo organization whose goal is to get kids ready to participate in rodeo...
Those looking to have some fun and don’t mind getting wet can sign up for the MoveOpolis slip-n-slide kickball tournament, beginning Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m., in Hot Springs State Park near the Pioneer Home. Slip-n-slide kickball is just like the regular sport, though the bases are wading pools and there is plastic sheeting between them. Teams should have around eight people on them, and the cost is $50 per team, which covers play in the last three Wednesdays in July. Proceeds from the event will go to the MoveOpolis Club, to help cover c...
