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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is anxiety and depression that often drives people to commit suicide. It is often seen in former military personnel, but can affect almost anyone who has been through a traumatic experience. Recently, across the country, a challenge was issued for people to do 25 push-ups for 25 days and post their video on social networks to raise awareness for PTSD. The challenge was taken up by everyday Joes, athletes, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement and...
A $3.3 million highway improvement project is continuing through the Town of Thermopolis on US20/WY789, and asphalt milling activities are slated to begin Wednesday, Sept. 2. Prime contractor is McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co., of Worland. “Milling activities are going to impact traffic and parking throughout the length of the project,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation project engineer Jordan Erz of Worland. “During milling, traffic movements will be limited to half of the roadway with single-lane traffic in each direction.” The pro...
During the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital board meeting, CEO Margie Molitor praised both Nina Landis and John Gibbel for their leadership during the recent roof leak. Molitor was on vacation during the leak which was caused by a major rainstorm. She said they kept the hospital operational even though they had to divert trauma patients that needed CT scans for a short period of time. Molitor noted that the hospital still admitted patients during the event. The construction still continues...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue held a unique poker run last Saturday on the Bighorn River. All the participants floated or paddled their kayaks from point to point along the river, picking up their poker hands before the final stop at the boat ramp in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
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. Sheriff’s Office Monday, August 24 10:51 p.m. Report of an agency assist where a deputy helped Highway Patrol with a traffic stop. 11:22 p.m. At mile marker 127 Highway 20 South, a deputy pulled over the driver of a vehicle for...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue held a unique poker run last Saturday on the Bighorn River. All the participants floated or paddled their kayaks and other flotation devices from point to point along the river, picking up their poker hands before the final stop at the boat ramp in Hot Springs State Park. Proceeds from the event, which was attended by lots of locals as well as out-of-towners, will help with equipment purchases and other necessities for the department....
The 99th Annual Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a No Host Cocktail Hour served by Shorty’s Liquor followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. by Black Bear Catering. Dinner will be followed by Awards Honoring 2019 Citizen, Business and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. The nominees are: Citizen James Coates, John Gerrells, Brian Johnson, Howie and Suzanne Samelson, Kevin Skates, Deb Tudor, Dr. Bill Williams DVM, Greg Willson. Non-Profit Organization Big Horn Basin Children’s Center, Big Horn Ent...
Make plans to attend the Fifth Annual Hot Springs County Airport Fly In this Saturday, September 5. Enjoy a free breakfast starting at 7 a.m. with tours of the facilities and up-close looks at planes that are right here at our airport. There will also be door prizes given away. The fly in will last until 11 a.m....
The annual Rick Phipps Memorial Concert will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Pavilion in Hot Springs State Park beginning at 7 p.m. Featured musicians include Set Free Church Band, Kerry Wallace, Cal Winland, Chris Amend and the Silvertip String Band with Keith O’Brien on piano. The concert is free to the public. Donations will be collected for the benefit of Mike Cavin who is recovering from a brain stem stroke. Phipps passed away in 2015 and his friends began holding a memorial concert each year in his honor....
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Days Inn. The public is invited to attend in person or via ZOOM video conferencing and will have a chance to comment on each specific agenda item and can speak to the Commission about any matter, regardless of their attendance method. To participate via ZOOM, registration is required. The Commission will hear informational presentations on several items including the construction of the new Cody Regional Office, Mule Deer Initiative projects, big game management o...
Scams have been circulating for many years but it seems there are always new ones popping up to try to scam people out of their money. The following is information from the Hackers Brief, put out by the CyberWyoming Alliance, on some scams circulating Wyoming. Solar Stimulus Scam Warning: Watch out for fraudsters with unfounded claims on how much solar panels will save you. If a high pressure sales person contacts you, this may be a clue that it is a scam. If you are interested in solar panels, the FTC provides guidance at h...
by Kenneth A. Bartholomew, M.D. Albert Einstein conducted thought experiments to figure out theoretical problems. Let’s do one of our own. Suppose that you fell and broke your left leg and had to be in a cast for eight weeks. Would you expect your left leg to be as strong as your right leg when the cast was removed? Of course not. You know that muscle that is not exercised gets smaller and softer. Secondly, would you expect that, by sitting in a recliner for the next two months, your left calf would magically grow back and strengthen to w...
Janet Irene (Marley) Durkin, 84, of West Dover, Vt., and Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, August 14. The life she had already lived, and the more she had planned to live, gave no indication of her actual age. She was quick-witted, compassionate, and a dear friend to many. She lived a life full of love, adventure, fun, and a community of friends - what she fondly referred to as "the good life." Mrs. Durkin and her husband Thomas raised four children,... Full story
Kathleen "Kay" Elizabeth Long Sanford, 92, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo, Wyo. Kay was born November 5, 1927, in Lincoln, Neb., to Frank E. and Kate Denman Long. She joined her parents and older brother, Denman Murray Long, on the Middle Fork of Crazy Woman Creek Ranch 20 miles south of Buffalo, Wyo. She received her formal education in Buffalo until at sixteen she attended St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls boarding school located in Faribault,... Full story
Deanna Christensen-Weber, 59, mother of four children, passed away on Sat., Aug. 29, 2020, after a four-year battle with cancer. Deanna was born February 4, 1961, in Casper, Wyo., to William and Hazel Christensen. Deanna loved the beach, looking for seashells with her grandkids, enjoying music and spending time with friends and family She was an Eagles member and Ladies Auxiliary President for the final two years of the Thermopolis branch. All who knew her loved her. She is survived by her... Full story
Irene Johnson, 94, passed away on May 22, 2020, just shy of her 95th birthday in the presence of her family. Irene was born August 16, 1925, in the Lucerne are to Alva and Amelia Johnson. She is survived by her sister, JoAnn (Arley) Love, nieces, Debby (Steve) McCoy, Cindy (Ray) Campbell, and Mitzi Love; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vernie Johnson; sister, Ruby (George) Talovich; and nephew, Steve Talovich. A private memorial was held in the Big Horn Mountain... Full story
Locals and visitors alike were serenaded in Hot Springs State Park during an open air concert sponsored by the Senior Center.... Full story
Now is the time to act and be counted in the 2020 Census. Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in Wyoming who have put off self-responding to respond between now and the final deadline of September 30. Currently, the State of Wyoming has a 79.2 percent total response rate, which includes self-response and the Nonresponse Follow-up (NRFU) operation. A complete and accurate count is vital to all Wyomingites. If households are not counted, Wyoming could miss out on its share of hundreds of...
Head coach Brandon Deromedi said the Bobcat Golf Team had another good showing this weekend at Thermopolis and Lovell. The team was in Lovell on Friday and Hardy Johnson placed third for the day, shooting a solid 77. He was followed by Seth Weyer (97), Hadley Johnson (99), Kyle Roessing (100), Will Clark (102), Lee Grim (107), Owen McCumber (118), Spencer Calhoun (119), Jean-Luc Wilson (129), Tyler Chrisien (139) and rounding out the field, Carson Williams (153). Maddie Stam had a great day on...
As a prelude to the start of the football season, the Thermopolis Bobcats traveled to Worland on Saturday for a scrimmage. Head coach Matt McPhie said he felt the boys did an “OK” job, but they lacked some execution and there are a few things they need to clean up. “Our guards on offense, Adley Coyne and Eli McCumber did a nice job for us,” McPhie said. “They are playing well and we expect them to improve each week.” McPhie also had praise for Wyatt McDermott who did a nice job in the quarterbac...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team started their season with a pair of matches over the weekend, first taking on defending state champions, the Lady Outlaws of Rawlins, followed by meeting the Lady Warriors from Worland. The season opener on Friday against the Lady Outlaws was a rough start, but head coach Shannon Hill said the team can always learn and grow, no matter the opponent. "We struggled with serve/receive from the beginning, and without that we are unable to put the ball in the system...
The Bobcat Cross Country team started their season off last weekend in Powell with several on the team meeting or exceeding their previous season times. Coach Stephanie Metz said there were about five of the athletes that weren’t able to compete on Saturday due to illness or injury, but the team was still able to keep up with tough competition from Cody, Worland and Powell. On the girl’s side, Jayda Griffin and Ruthanne Johnson both competed in their first high school varsity meet and Metz sai...
This replacement heifer may have been a little too curious of the pasture visitor or the porcupine just didn't want to share any of the grass.... Full story
An extension to Wyoming’s current public health orders released today by the Wyoming Department of Health contain no changes. The orders, which remain in effect through September 15, continue to allow outdoor gatherings of no more than 50% of venue capacity, with a maximum of 1,000 people as long as social distancing and increased sanitization measures are in place. Indoor gatherings in a confined space remain limited to 50 persons without restrictions and 250 persons if social distancing and sanitization measures are incorporated. The p...
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital staff members: Erin Craft; Lynn Thompson; Tara Henrie; Astrid Peck; Jeri Slover; Jeremiah Cannon; Keristyn Carrell completed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Program. The program was supported by the American Heart Association of Colorado and Wyoming. Last month the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) released their list of All-Academic players and for the second year in a row Haley McDermott earned First Team Academic All American honors, achieving a 4.0 grade point average while...
