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When it comes to civil cases in the court system, the number of charges, replies and other filed motions filed can take a considerable amount of time to get through. Case in point, the lawsuit filed Dec. 28, 2015 by Joe and Barbara Campbell against the Tri-county Telephone Association, Inc. (TCT). The most recent filing came on Wednesday, July 19, as Chief United Stated District Judge Nancy Freudenthal signed an order denying the Campbells motion for disqualification of counsel. The original...
Law enforcement, along with fire and emergency personnel, respond to a fatal accident shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon about five miles west of town on Highway 120. The accident occurred when an eastbound vehicle, driven by fatality Michelle Jimerson, attempted to pass a semi and struck a westbound truck and trailer driven by Wyatt Agar. A juvenile in Agar's vehicle was transported to the hospital from the scene. According to information from Wyoming Highway Patrol, Jimerson was not... Full story
A couple of unexpected mishaps with the sheriff’s department needed explained to the commissioners at their meeting last week, mishaps that will hopefully be covered by insurance. A new truck purchased by the sheriff’s office was recently hit while it was parked, culminating in over $5,000 worth of damage. The commissioners gave the go-ahead to have the repairs done with any monies over the insurance amount to be covered out of the department’s repair budget. The second issue is a jet ski used...
Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon began Monday night’s final public meeting before the eclipse by saying we’re pretty much going to be outnumbered. “A whole lot of people from around the planet want to see this,” he said. “We’re probably going to be outnumbered, but the hospital, police and fire have done everything they can to be prepared.” Gordon went on to let folks know the ins and outs of allowing people to camp or use their property short term. If you have rented out your home...
Wyoming State Park, Historic Sites and Trails recently released their 2017 survey, which is available at the Hot Springs State Park Bath House. The survey asks whether people would be willing to support an increase in the entrance fee at the park. Currently, there is no entrance fee. Park Superintendent Kevin Skates said there are surveys every other year which ask people about the amenities in the park, and what they do or don’t like about it. This is the first time he’s seen the survey abo...
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. Clarification In the “Slow speed chase” picture in the July 20 edition, the animal was incorrectly identified as a turtle, rather than a tortoise. Fire department Tuesday, July 18 4:34 p.m. Vehicle fire on Highway 120 near the Sage Valley turn out. 8:48 p.m. Grass fire at T.J. dump. Saturday, Jul...
Those looking for homegrown foods or handmade crafts can check out the Thermopolis Farmers Market, beginning Saturday, July 29, and each following Saturday through Sept. 30, on Fifth Street south of Broadway. The event is sponsored by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Those looking to sell at the market should register at the Master Gardener table and submit fees before setting up. Vehicles will be allowed in the setup area until 7:45 a.m.; after that time, all items must be hand carried in. Vehicles can remain in the vending area as long as...
The Hot Springs County Fair for 2017 is just around the corner, filled with so many events everyone is sure to find something to do. Open class building exhibits will enter at the fair building on Mon., July 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Tues., August 1 from 8 a.m. til 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 will feature the peewee horse show along with the 4-H and FFA youth horse show, starting at 8 a.m. Things start moving on Monday July 31 with the dog show held that evening starting at 6 p.m. 4-H building exhibi...
The FFA Alumni will host a chili cook off at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building on Thursday, Aug. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. Those who want to enter their chili need to register before Aug. 2. Contestants can either cook at home or at the building, and bring condiments such as cheese, onions and chips to compliment their chili. Keep in mind a roaster full of 2-3 gallons of chili is needed. Bowls and spoons will be provided. There will be winners for the best red chili, best green chili and the people’s choice. Cash prizes w...
The 2017 Thermooplis Demolition Derby will be Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. Already a big draw for the community, this year’s derby is expected to bring an even bigger crowd since it’s happening just a couple days before the eclipse. Gates will open to car entries at 12 p.m., and to the public at 4 p.m. Those who want to compete must pay a $75 fee, which includes the entry and up to two pit crew members. There is also a mandatory drivers meeting at 5 p.m. The grand prize will be $3,000, second pri...
Kait Quinton checks on the progress of participants at the Paint and Create event Tuesday, July 18 at the VFW. Though Quinton gave some instruction on technique, she also encouraged everyone to make the paintings their own....
Next week, the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds will be busy as the 2017 County Fair gets into full swing. Of course, youth involved with the fair will be plenty active as they prep their exhibits, weigh their animals and prepare to show them in the arena. Plenty others not showing animals will have exhibits in several ag-related fields as well as work such as photography, beadwork and ceramics. Even if you’re not an exhibitor, the week provides an opportunity to come on down to the fairgrounds and cheer on our local youth and admire the work p...
I wrote to our local Wyoming House Representative on the subject of cannabis in the Bible and have received zero responses to my multiple attempts at communication. He needs to explain why he refuses to acknowledge the 81 percent of Wyoming residents that want medical cannabis to be made available in this state. Thank you. Have a great week! Editors note: The letter from Sondeno to the house representative can be found online at www.facebook.com/bennett.sondeno/posts/10209437020623068....
If the President declared martial law it would be too late for every voter to notify state and federal government of their own personal needs....
I know the kids are going to hate hearing this, but its just four more weeks til school starts! Most summer vacations have been taken and now its just the slow, hot move toward that first day of school. As a kid, I really looked forward to that first day of school. I grew up in a neighborhood with no other kids for blocks, so most of my summer was spent at the library, reading books or practicing my cursive writing. My grandmother would pick an article out of the paper every day to have me...
Durward Guffey, 86, passed away at his residence in Riverton Sunday, July 16, 2017, after months of declining health. One of nine children of Lloyd and Mable (Palmer) Guffey, he was born November 3, 1930, in Worland, Wyo. The family moved to Thermopolis where Durward attended school graduating in 1949. For a short time he was employed at the Sugar Beet factory in Worland, then for Stewart Creamery in Thermopolis. He married Myrtle Wright and to this union was born four children. The couple later divorced. On August 4, 1962, he married Norma... Full story
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Barton, 72, passed away July 23, 2017, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Center after a series of strokes in the past five years. Born January 5, 1946, in Decatur, Ill., she was the oldest of six children of Glen and Mildred (Porter) Evans. Kathy graduated from high school in Edgemont, S. D. In 1969 she married LeRoy Barton in Illinois. During her working career she was a bank teller and established her own business, K.B. Bookkeeping. After moving to Thermopolis in the 1990s from Green River, Wyo., she wor... Full story
Roger Edward Dowdell, 81, passed away July 17, 2017 at Worland Healthcare where he had been a resident since January. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Independent Record.... Full story
A deer pokes its head out from among the grass along Owl Creek. Due to the heavy moisture early in the year, grasses in the area grew quite high....
The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) provides emergency funding and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters and to implement emergency water conservation measures in periods of severe drought. The following counties are eligible for ECP assistance: Hot Springs County For land to be eligible, the natural disaster must create new conservation problems that, if untreated, would: •be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to productive...
The Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, taking place in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis on August 5 and 6 will feature another great line-up of local and regional musicians. The music will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, based at the park pavilion. “Each year, the line-up for the Festival gets better and better,” Toddi Darlington, one of the organizers of the event, stated enthusiastically. This year’s performers include old favorites and new faces...
Middle school students will have a great opportunity to learn more about Makerspace at the Makerspace Lab on Monday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 3. There is so much to do in Makerspace, so participants will learn how to print in 3D using Tinkercad, a special design software. They’ll also learn all about the video production studio and will have the opportunity to create their own movie trailer. They’ll also be introduced to some of the other Makerspace activities like Makey Makey’s, Little Bits, Snap circuits and more. Students from fifth...
Those looking to test their skills in rounding up swine can register for the pig wrestling completion Aug. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. There are four divisions for the completion — Youth (ages 8 and under), Junior (ages 9-15), Women and Men (16 and older for each). Teams can be up to four people, with spots available on a “first come, first serve” basis for 10 teams in each division. There is a $65 fee. The main rules are simple. The pig must go butt-first into the bucket, and t...
This past Saturday, Thermopolis Bobcat Lizzy Lofink had the opportunity to play in the All-Star basketball game in Thunderbird Gym at Casper College. Lofink was chosen for the honor during state when all the coaches from across the state convened to pick this year's North and South teams. Her coach, Cory Sova, was also chosen to coach the North team, his fourth time on the sidelines. The basketball and volleyball teams meet at Casper College and each girl is assigned a dorm room and a roommate...
Youngsters from all over the state came to Thermopolis this past weekend to compete in the Wyoming Junior Rodeo Association's rodeo at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. They competed in events like barrel racing, goat tying, barrel racing and pole bending and steer riding for two days. Local contestants included Roedy Farrell, Jase Longwell, Bridger Peil, Ellis Webber, McCoy Longwell, Kamryn Farrell, Jhett Longwell, Garrett Titmus, Mack Buckner, Mackenzie Buckner, Logann Ferrell, Hoyt Peil,...
