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Though there isn’t much that’s visible in terms of progress, a couple town projects are still moving forward. Among them is a water line rehabilitation, done in three phases. Phase 1 goes from the water treatment plant along south Fifth and Seventh streets; Phase 2 involves Hot Springs State Park and Phase 3 involves Valley View Drive from the Cedar Ridge pump station Town Engineer Anthony Barnett said, with regard to the water line rehabilitation project, there was a meeting with the Hot Spr...
Alison Ivie is all smiles and laughter as she comes down the slide at Ralph Witters Elementary on Tuesday. Mikhail Gaball (left) and Jackson Skelton had been tickling everyone coming down the slide while Mike Dykes (far right) looks pretty unsure about the entire thing....
The public is invited to attend the second and final meeting for the reuse study for the former Thermopolis airport. The meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the County Annex. At this meeting the final report on the alternative uses for the airport will be presented. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in order to review and provide comment on the final report. If you would like to look at the report prior to the meeting, copies are available at the county clerk’s o...
If you live in Wyoming, without a doubt, somewhere along the line you've heard what a huge issue predators are to livestock. However, unless you are a rancher, you probably don't understand what all of the issues are and what costs they create to the producer. Federal surveys of the problem produce limited information on Wyoming specifically. In order to have a better understanding of Wyoming's situation, Dr. John Scasta, Ph.D., from the University of Wyoming took on an investigation into...
WYO Quarter Horse Ranch held their fall sale last weekend at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Carole and Bill Smith started holding their sales back in 1983, and have now become one of the premier horse sales in the country with their spring sale and fall sale. "We had the biggest crowd in years," Carole Smith said. "Every horse sold, too." There was a tie for top seller at this sale, "Oozin the Blues" and "Running Candy" both went for $35,000 each with one staying in Wyoming while the other...
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. Sheriff’s office Wednesday, Sept. 6 9:03 a.m. The Sheriff’s Office received several reports through the day regarding the same dog running at large. The dog was eventually picked up at 9:23 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. 7:46 p.m. Welfare check performed on a subject, who was found to be OK. 7:56 p.m. Rep...
At 1:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Billie Jo Norsworthy, of a 2014 white Ford truck stolen from her residence. The vehicle was later stopped in Riverton, and it was discovered the driver, 43-year-old Christopher Mitchell of Cody, was involved in a chase leading across several counties. It is believed Mitchell had a separate vehicle that he abandoned prior to taking the truck, and the pursuit originated in Park County before going into Washakie, Hot Springs and Fremont counties b... Full story
The annual Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA Banquet is this Saturday at the Days Inn. Doors are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m., with a dinner featuring baron of beef or ham at 7 p.m. NRA members and nonmembers are welcome. This year marks not only the 10th for the banquets, but also the 25th anniversary for Friends of the NRA. Because of the milestone, gun favorites from the past 25 years have been selected and are available in the standard package. There are at least 26 firearms available during auction, raffles and games, and the...
The Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation is bringing two music-based programs to Thermopolis this next week. The Piatigorsky Foundation is sending American Soprano Katharine Dain, and keyboardist and conductor Jeffrey Grossman. The pair will conduct a workshop at the Hot Springs County High School band room, beginning at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, followed by a presentation at the Pioneer Home beginning at 2 p.m. Dain has been praised for “thrilling” and “heart-piercing” performances,...
Freshman Emme Norsworthy joined the rest of the freshman class at Friday night's football game to sign a pledge to finish high school....
Thermopolis Middle School teacher Kristin Ryan was recently awarded a $2,000 Unsung Hero Grant from Voya Financial. The firm awards grants to K-12 educators nationwide in honor of their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects and ability to positively influence their students. Ryan's idea, "TMS Living Wax Museum," which was held May 2 at the school, brought history through about 100 seventh and eighth grade students dressed up as national and local historical figures. People...
The Community Federated Church will host a pancake supper on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the community hall located just behind the church, from 5:30-7 p.m. In addition to pancakes, the menu will also feature ham and eggs. Donations are accepted, and proceeds will go to the building fund....
Those of us who live in Hot Springs County appreciate our unique treasures and pride ourselves on being friendly to those who visit our community to enjoy those attractions. Receiving feedback from a visitor about their experiences while visiting Thermopolis is necessary to measure how we are doing. Last weekend a man from Tennessee travelled to Thermopolis to attend the WYO Quarter Horse Ranch Sale. While here, he stayed at a hotel, ate at restaurants, had drinks at a bar, enjoyed a dinosaur dig and more. To see this community through the...
It can take a significant event for us to remember where we were and exactly what we were doing at a given time. For those born in the early 2000's and before, that came in the form of planes crashed into the World Trade Center. For myself, I remember going about my normal routine in college until I passed by the television in the cafeteria and wondered at what I was seeing. It was a sentiment expressed by my classmates, friends, family who called, and personally the reality of it didn't really...
It starts with that nip in the morning air – we turn on the heater in the car to go to work and the AC when we come home. The water bill goes down and the heating bill starts going up. Then there’s that different smell in the air as the leaves turn red and yellow, cheering football fans, Oktobrewfest, bugling elk and then State Football and State Volleyball. Next thing you know the little goblins are running from house to house getting treats, grandma is roasting that perfect turkey for Tha...
I know the importance of the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center and its role in our community. We are in essence a retirement community and it’s because of resources like the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center that we are able to keep promoting healthy living and lifestyles for our much-respected aging population. Currently the senior citizens center provides many different activities including billiards, card games, Bingo, a library and even touring trips. In my humble opinion, even if all the center offered was an opportunity to...
In my last column, I touched on the significance of our forefathers providing education as a guaranteed fundamental right to the citizens of Wyoming. (Article I Section 23 provides for education). Article 7-1 of the Wyoming Constitution states: The legislature shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete and uniform system of public instruction, embracing free elementary schools of every needed kind and grade, a university with such technical and professional departments as the public good may require and the means of the s...
Chad Anthony Shero, 44, passed away suddenly in Scottsdale, Ariz., on September 7, 2017. Chad was born in Pasadena, Calif., on July 7, 1973. He was an enthusiast of life, which he shared with everyone he knew, loved, and befriended. He lived for adventure, for risk, reward, and to the fullest. Chad was an avid sports fan, college athlete, and earned several prestigious athletic awards. Chad attended the University of Mary in Bismark, N.D., on a football scholarship. He was a keynote-featured... Full story
Lawrence Edwin "Larry" Marcott, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in Thermopolis after a bout with cancer. Born in Thermopolis, November 30, 1939, he was the son of Max and Jackie (Gregary) Marcott. He spent his childhood in Grass Creek. After graduating from Thermopolis High School he received his Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, his Masters in Earth Science/Geography and his PhD in Geography Department Graduate Program and studied in a Library Science program. After serving in... Full story
Geneva Marie Hanson, long-time Thermopolis resident, died August 30, 2017. Service arrangements will be announced at a later time.... Full story
Polly Anna (Andreen) Beck, 51, passed away September 6, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. Polly was born in Casper, Wyo., on April 25, 1966, to Martin and Patty Andreen. They lived on a ranch on Owl Creek where she joined her big brother George. At age 5, she started school at Hamilton Dome School. In 1957 the family moved to town and she attended the rest of her school years in Thermopolis. During and after high school she worked at the Bit T drive-in, where she met her future husband, Snuggy. She... Full story
Lottie Anna Wilson, 97, passed away September 2, 2017, at the Amy Holt Nursing Home in Buffalo, Wyo., where she had been a recent resident. Born April 3, 1920, in East Meadow, N. Y., she was one of three children of Martin and Mary (Gustora) Zuba. In the late 1940’s she married Elbert Homer Wilson. They lived in Denver for most of their lives. Lottie was a keypunch operator for Public Services of Colorado for many years. Mr. Wilson died in 1987. Later she moved to the Pioneer Home in Thermopolis and after four years resided at the Beehive H... Full story
Joe Dean Hall, 76, passed away September 1, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a period of declining health. The son of George and Sarah (Corn) Hall, he was born December 9, 1941, in La Porte, Indi. He worked as a dairy farmer for many years in Indiana. In 1972 he married Helen Weichert in Valparaiso, Ind. A jack-of-all-trades, he worked in Florida before moving to Thermopolis in 1988 where he was employed at the Holiday Inn until retirement. He enjoyed fishing... Full story
Taylor Ivie, Mercede Martinez and Elizabeth Arcand helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence at Ralph Witters Elementary on Monday in remembrance of 9-11....
Oktobrewfest is ready to hit downtown Thermopolis this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Bring the family down for food, fun and games, including a corn hole tournament, a tour of historic downdown buildings and cake, to celebrate the 100th birthday of buildings in our historic district. The fest will feature local Wyoming breweries and live music throughout the day as well as a variety of vendors with items to purchase. One Eyed Buffalo Brewery will continue in the evening with live music starting at 8 p.m. Courtesy rides will be provided...
