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Brandon Deromedi, activities director for the Hot Springs County School District, provided an update on spring sports to the HSCSD Board of Trustees on June 16. Deromedi celebrated the successes of what he saw as “a great year,” with the boys’ golf team being named state champions, and golfer Hardy Johnson being named an individual state champion, both for the fourth time, while the wrestling team took fifth place at state, and wrestlers Roedy Farrell and Wyatt McDermott were named individual state champions. The speech and debate team took...
During the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, cockatoo trainer Logan Jimenez has crowd volunteer Valentina help him perform a few tricks for the crowd. The cockatoo raced Valentina across the stage area and took her hat off. For more circus photos see page 6....
At the June Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Margie Molitor gave her final growth report prior to her retirement. She said the recent state survey was “probably the best survey that Hot Springs Health has had in years. I mean, from what I could see. So that’s a great way for me to go out on.” Molitor credited the work everyone did as a team in the mock survey, which aided in their preparation for the state’s visit. Molitor also mentioned that part of her bucket list was to update the emp...
The Bighorn River was busy over the long 4th of July weekend with both fisherman and floaters looking to relax, cool off and enjoy the holiday....
CHEYENNE – The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.6 percent between July 2020 and July 2021, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.3 percent during the same period. The median age (half of the population is younger, and the other half older) rose 0.3 to 38.9 years, while it increased from 38.5 to 38.8 from 2020 to 2021 for the U.S. The figure indicates that the aging of both the U.S. and Wyoming’s population has been speedy. “Though the impact from Baby Boomers...
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. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Highway Patrol Wednesday, June 29 8:31 a.m. Jackie Ann Hernandez,27, was arrested for alleged driving while license cancelled, possession of a controlled substance, pill or capsule, child endangerment and failure to use a child...
Hot Springs State Park employee, Travis Tyrrell, cleans up and prunes a flower bed in Hot Springs State Park over the 4th of July weekend....
A cookie jar auction fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 9 for Jessica Power and her preemie twins, Kimber and Colt. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the HSC Fair Building. In mid April, Jessica’s blood pressure spiked and after being transported to a Billings hospital the twins were born via c-section on April 16. Colt weighed 1 lb., 7 oz. and Kimber weighed 1 lb., 10 oz. Funds will go to the family who will have many doctors appointments and travel expenses. Jessica is an eighth grade teacher. A donation account has been set up at Pinnacle B...
A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July and August to address future highway improvement projects in northwest Wyoming. A key part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and other individuals who play key transportation partnership roles in Wyoming, said Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Pete Hallsten, P.E., of Basin. “These in-person meetings provide an opportunity for local officials and citizens to provide input into WYDOT’s pla...
The Wagonhound Off-road event will be held July 29-31. Event representative Travis Winger said, “Wagonhound, in general, is a collaboration between Central Wyoming 4x4, which is a local nonprofit road organization here. I’m the vice president of that.We’ve got several members locally and we’ve worked with a local landowner for probably six to seven years now to try to get this park established.” The developed trails are on private land of about 2,000 acres. Winger said the activity on the trail...
Main Street Thermopolis’ Great until 8! monthly shopping event takes place Saturday, July 9. This second Saturday event showcases the businesses in town who are staying open until 8 p.m. or later. There’s something special about strolling around the Downtown Historic District where one can browse, shop and visit with neighbors at the same time. Shoppers can win a $100 gift certificate by entering a drawing. Bring your receipts from participating businesses, with the date and time of purchase on them, to Discover Thermopolis, 541 Broadway, by...
Visitors to Thermopolis and Hot Springs County can select between a large variety of attractions. Our crown jewel is Hot Springs State Park with its large green grass lawns and trees for shade, along with many places to relax and play. There are two swimming pools that contain the hot spring mineral waters, the Star Plunge and Hellie’s Teepee Pools. Don’t miss the good eats at the new Tipi Concessions located nearby. The State Bath House features free short soaks in the healing waters. Visit the Big Spring to see where the water comes from deep...
by Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. Recently our family went on a camping trip. Our kids loved how we canoed our supplies across a lake and set up our campsite. My wife and I were reminded how much work it is. Soon our children were experiencing more mosquitos, flies, caterpillars, and ticks than they had ever seen before. On one of our lovely hikes, nearly every time I looked down, I found another tick crawling on my shoe or leg. Ticks love tall grass, wooded areas, and other moist and humid environments often close to the ground. Although you may find...
Thursday morning last week, we awoke to find the stock markets opening down over 2% again, and 401k accounts down 30% or more. Since this is directly due to the policies of the current administration, and no fault of senior 401k investors, I believe it is time for you, my Representative and Senators, to introduce legislation to waive the required withdrawal of a given percent of 401k accounts for those over 70 1/2. Seniors living on fixed incomes are suffering from 8.6% inflation, $5.00+ gasoline prices, 30% losses to their 401k’s and food c...
This past few weeks saw major erosions to the rights of Americans. Supreme Court decisions were made along political party lines. Us old people know this, but the young don’t, so for their benefit, I’d like to give a synopsis. There are 2 competing visions for America (called political parties: Dems and Reps). The GOP (grand old party)-Republicans push laws for putting more guns on the streets, cut worker’s abilities to unionize, strip working people from access to Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security, protect monopolies by corporations, spend...
by Ryan McConnaughey The Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) issued the following statement in response to both the Q2 2022 BLM Lease Auction and the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA: While the oil and natural gas industry is continually improving operations and reducing emissions, we believe any federal regulatory framework must be based in legal authority granted by an Act of Congress. The Legislative Branch has long abdicated its duty in passing coherent, meaningful legislation that addresses the most pressing issues of t...
Jeanne Lee (Agnew) Sullivan, 88, passed away on February 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas, after declining health. Born on September 18, 1931, in Shawnee, Okla., Jeanne was the oldest child and only daughter of Harry and Helen Agnew. She was the big sister to three brothers, Jerry, John and James Agnew. A recipient of a Catholic education, Jeanne attended John Carroll Elementary School in Oklahoma City. She and her family moved to Tulsa her senior year where she graduated from Marquette High... Full story
Earl Dans Wallace was born April 2, 1930, in Rock Springs, Wyo. He was the second son born to Curtis L. Wallace and Olive Mildred “Jackie” Stephens Wallace. The family moved to Elk Basin, Wyo., where Earl and his older brother, Curtis, started school. He often spoke about how cold those winters were walking to school. They moved to Lovell shortly after that, and Earl and Curtis finished their schooling there and eventually married. Earl was athletic and played on Lovell’s basketball team when they took the state championship in the mid-1... Full story
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Funding will be awarded for projects that focus on the response to COVID-19 impacts, new outdoor recreation infrastructure, and economic impact in local communities. This could include projects involving trails, water-based recreation, shooting ranges, campgrounds, climbing infrastructure, and more! The pre-application period will close on July 31, at 11:59 p.m. Wyoming’s local, county, state, and tribal governments as w...
Hot Springs County Senior Center is hosting an Ice Cream Social at the future home of the center, 142 Highway 20 South (old Shopko building) on Wednesday, July 13 from 3-5 p.m. Ideas on what the community would like to see at the new location will be discussed. Center staff wants the public to know “The building is for this community, not just seniors and staff.” July 13 is also WyoGives Day, all day long. WyoGives, an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, is a powerful, statewide 24-hour online fundraising event that is designed to bri...
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came through town last Saturday with two shows at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the area across from 220 Park Street, adjacent to the fairgrounds. Prior to the performances, kids were able to experience pony rides, a giant inflatable slide, the moon bounce and have their faces painted. Under the big top, circus-goers saw big cats, aerialists, horse riders, performing animals and much more. The circus was sponsored by the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of...
The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department put on a wonderful Independence Day fireworks show Monday night from the top of T-hill. The show began around 10 p.m. and lasted for around 20 minutes....
Wyoming Discovery Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 6-7 in Hot Springs State Park. This popular folk festival will celebrate Wyoming’s unique cultural heritage through stories, music, food, art, and demonstrations. The festival showcases the creativity and handwork of Wyoming’s own storytellers, artists, craftsmen, and musicians. It includes a Storytelling Circle, music at the Pavilion, Fine Art and Folk Art Show, Trading Post, Folk Master Craftsmen Tent, artisan and guild demonstrations, hands-on activities for families, and a Roc...
