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Members of the community are invited to a meeting on September 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building, 627 Springview, to discuss the possibility of having a community center built in Thermopolis on Hot Springs State Park property. Phil Scheel, a current Hot Springs County Commissioner, provided some background to this proposal. He said, “The purpose of the meeting is just to get the folks together who have expressed interest in a community center in Thermopolis.” Scheel took note of meeting spaces already existing in town, suc...
Hot Springs County Airport hosted their annual fly-in last Saturday. A free breakfast was served and a variety of planes where on display. Spectators where treated to several mini remote controlled jet and plane aerial displays....
by By Zak Sonntag, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming’s oil and gas producers have won a reprieve with a federal court injunction against the Bureau of Land Management’s methane regulation rule, stalling for now regulatory requirements that would have added millions of dollars in overhead for producers and threatened to force many of Wyoming’s small operators out of business, industry representatives say. ‘The left hand of the government does not know what the right hand of the government is doing’ The court declared...
The Wyoming Shriners will hold their statewide meeting and their parade on September 21 at 11 a.m. to celebrate their regional conferral, where they make new Shriners from candidates. To become a Shriner, you have to be a Freemason first. The parade will start on the usual path on Senior Avenue, moving to the stoplight, and then end at the VFW. Local Shriner president Dave Voorhees and member Eric Kay invite the public to come join the celebration. They also invite local groups such as emergency services, kids and anybody else that wants to be... Full story
Ralph Witters Elementary hosted a back to school night last week and treated guests to a free dinner along with face painting and bounce houses for kids. Xaivien Palu and Carter Enis enjoyed their turn on the one of the slides....
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church women's group held their annual Rummage and Pie Sale last Saturday. The building was packed with a variety of items with something for everyone. Members of Community Federated Church also helped out with the event. Left over items will be donated to the 1890s Riders Club for a yard sale set for Saturday, Sept. 21 8 a.m.-noon, which will also be held at the church. Proceeds will go toward the Memorial Avenue of flags and funeral expenses for Connie...
Vicklund Pharmacy’s name is changing to Hot Springs Pharmacy. Vicklund Pharmacy was established in 1987 by Carol Vickund Bivens and current owner Tony Deromedi purchased the pharmacy in 2014 after he worked for Bivens from 2004 until 2014. Deromedi said, “I decided it was time to freshen up the name and logo earlier this year to Hot Springs Pharmacy. I chose the name to represent the wonderful county we live in and the logo was chosen to represent Roundtop and the precious hot springs.” Deromedi appreciates Bivens “for creating a true communi...
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, Sept. 9 12:26 p.m. Deputies responded to a juvenile who was acting out and needed care. 5:21 p.m. Deputy Involved Shooting - any further information may be obtained from DCI. 9:37 p.m. Stacey Jon Hender...
During the week of September 8, members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department were in action each day, Monday through Friday. They responded to multiple calls for service including one reported motor vehicle crash, a request for assistance from the police department and numerous grass fires which burned over 1,800 acres. With support from local, state and federal agencies these wildfires are now all 100% contained and present no further threat, according to fire department officials....
Two local Thermopolites were among the thousands of elected officials, delegates and staffers who attended last month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illionos. Kim Bartlett, Hot Springs County Democratic Party Chair and Wyoming National Committeewoman to the Democratic National Committee, attended as a delegate alongside her husband, John Fenton, who attended as a Page. The Wyoming Democratic Party brought three elected officials, 13 elected delegates, four automatic delegates, thre...
Save the date for The Red Dirt Master Gardeners annual Farm 2 Fork Dinner on October 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Community Church Hall, 631 Big Horn St. This year they are focused on Harvest Soup and Salads. Red Dirt Master Gardener members Stefani LaBeau and Marla Kalal are organizing the event. LaBeau said, “The dinner is important because basically it’s a community service and fundraiser. It raises awareness that the Red Dirt Master Gardeners exist, and it’s a way for us to give back to the community and the community to support us if they...
There will be a Cookie Jar Auction to benefit the Logan and Sesi Shumway Family and their premature twins on Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the fair building. The Shumway twin boys were born on July 31 are 29 weeks gestation. The family said, “They have also been in the world for a month now. Both babies have reached so many milestones and grown so much already. Koa is 1 lb 14.5 oz, which is 6.5 oz higher than his birth weight. Zion is 2 lbs 10 oz which is 13 oz higher than his birth weight. Both babies have been extubated and are still ne...
Shawn Mohr is the new Public Health Director in Hot Springs County starting August 5. The previous director Tricia McPhie resigned earlier this summer. Mohr said he is "getting settled and figuring out where things are at and getting my schedule going." Mohr has been receiving a large amount of training from the state and looking to see that they are meeting all the needs of the county's public health. Not only that, Mohr is focusing on areas for improvement and to prepare for the coming flu... Full story
Rooted in Faith Christian Women’s Conference will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon-7 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. The event will feature lunch, worship, fellowship, growth, a book swap, door prizes, giveaways and more. Special guest speaker, Debbie Martin, will present Bloom Where You Are Planted. She has been a florist in the industry for over 40 years and currently, as a hobby, she owns a successful floral business, Flowers from the Farm. She also helps her husband in a custom hay business. She is the author of a book ti...
The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office certified Hot Springs County resident Larry Alwin as a qualified write-in candidate from the Primary Election, as a State Representative District 28 candidate. Alwin has accepted the nomination and he will be running as a Democrat against Republican John R. Winter in the General Election in November....
by Megan Barton, Cody Enterprise It seems all too often that we become caught up in the mundane tasks of daily life and find ourselves in a rut. Sure, we’re busy with work, school, chores, kids, etc., but forgetting about ourselves can prove to be the easiest form of self sabotage. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about a routine during the week to keep myself from piling all the “boring” tasks onto the weekend. But, I do find it to be important to take time for myself and activities I enjoy. According to mhanational.org, forms of self-care...
I recently read the article in the Travel and Tourism section of the paper where Jim Matthewson told the story of a man who was visiting our town to consider locating his business here. He was impressed with the Hot Springs State Park and the downtown area. Jim saw this man the next day and he informed Jim he would not be locating his business here after seeing some of the neighborhoods. He cited the reasons being “there is no pride of place here.” This mad told Jim it appeared the town had no compliance officer to protect the property values....
by Kelly Strampe, HSC Prevention Coalition Member Warning: This article does mention suicide. It is a personal story that emphasizes hope and healing; and seeks to reduce the stigma of talking about mental health and suicide. This Sunday, September 22 at 5 p.m. will be the 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk in Thermopolis. This is a free and family event. It will be held at the Kiwanis Washakie Shelter in Hot Springs State Park. Come together as a community and enjoy food, music, and c...
Jared Theodore Ray Gottula passed away on Monday Sept. 9, 2024. in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born in Thermopolis on March 31, 1983, to Ron and Nancy (Richardson) Gottula. Jared was a loving husband and a loving father. He loved spending time with his family and wouldn't miss the opportunity to show them how much he cared for them. Jared was passionate about hunting and fishing, he enjoyed sharing these hobbies with his kids and friends. He was always kind and would give someone the shirt off of... Full story
Michael Shawn McGee Senior, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 69. Mike was a devoted husband to Julie McGee and a proud father to two sons, Michael and Ross. He was an obnoxious and delightful grandfather to seven cherished grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and laughter. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Lou McGee. Mike lived life to the fullest, touching the hearts of those around him with his warm spirit and... Full story
William Wayne Dafoe, affectionately known as Bill, 46, of Chester, Mont., died Wednesday September 11, 2024, peacefully at the family ranch after a battle with brain cancer. Bill, the son of Bob and Toni Dafoe, was born January 10, 1978, in Chester, Mont. He was a 1996 graduate of Chester High School. In 2002 he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree from Montana Tech where he majored in Metallurgical Engineering. In 2007, he received a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Unive... Full story
Annual summer picnic Hot Springs County Historical Society, HSC Pioneer Association and HSC Museum will hold their annual summer picnic on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 12:30 at the Lower Terrace Shelter, near the boat dock, in Hot Springs State Park. Meat and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad and/or dessert and your own table service. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551. Suicide Prevention Walk Hot Springs County Prevention Coalition is sponsoring a Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, Sept. 22 beginning at 5 p.m....
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats varsity football team played host to long-time rival Worland on Friday, September 13. After many years playing at different levels, this year's realignment of schools, has the Bobcats and the Warriors, once again, competing in the 2A West. The Cats have not enjoyed a win against Worland since 1998 - and unfortunately, they will have to wait a while longer for that happy event. The #4 ranked Warriors came into Thermopolis hard off a loss to 3A Powell...
In a tune-up for this week’s State Championship Tournament, the Hot Springs County High School golf teams competed in a dual match with Kemmerer on Friday, September 13. The event was played on neutral ground at the Lander Golf Course. Both the Bobcats, and the Lady Cats secured tournament championships in the event, with the Bobcats finishing with a team score of 351 to Kemmerer’s team score of 358. The Lady Cats put up a team score of 301. For the boys, Hayden Overfield was tournament champion – carding a very respectable score of 80 over...
The Hot Springs County High School Lady Cats varsity volleyball team was on the road in Sheridan last week to compete at the Big Horn Tournament. Thirteen 2A schools were in attendance at the event - which covered two days, and pitted the Lady Cats against some of the top teams in the division. Before ever arriving to play at the tournament, the Lady Cats faced difficult odds. After an early 4 a.m. wake-up, the girls were early on the bus to Sheridan, and played their first match at 9 a.m. Over the course of the long Friday, the Lady Cats...
