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During their Tuesday, Oct. 1 meeting, the Thermopolis Town Council approved a final draft of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the State of Wyoming, Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) and the Town of Thermopolis for law enforcement extraterritorial assistance and activities. Town Attorney Mike Messenger noted he and Police Chief Julie Mathews met on an initial draft and there were some concerns. The draft was taken back to the SPCR and those concerns were...
A tank at the Ten Sleep Fish Hatchery gets plenty excited with the help of handfuls of food from Ralph Witters Elementary second graders. The students visited the hatchery, as well as Bryant Honey in Worland, on a field trip last week....
The Hot Springs County Commissioners had a discussion with Hot Springs County Airport FBO Nate Messenger regarding whether or not the county should go into another lease for a tractor at the airport. According to Messenger, the price for the lease will be going up next year to $1,600 for 50 hours of use. This year, he said use had been between 45 and 48 hours, so the 50-hour limit would be fine. The commissioners suggested a used tractor, either one just off lease or a newer model, might be...
The Hot Springs County Public Health Office at 117 North Fourth is hosting an open point of distribution-mass vaccination exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. The flu shot clinic will be used as a full-scale exercise to test the Public Health response to a pandemic flu mass vaccination. Emergency plans, volunteers and incident command will be activated. Public Health Response Coordinator Mary Gordon further explained the exercise will utilize an actual flu vaccine, and there wi...
"It is programs like this that bring the community together. These are the things that make America great. We need more things like this across the country." Those are the words of Michael, a veteran from North Carolina who went on his first antelope hunt this past weekend as part of Hunting with Heroes in Thermopolis. In spite of the cold weather, along with rain and hail, he was very grateful to have gotten the opportunity to come to Wyoming for the hunt. "I had a buddy that told me about the... 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. Clarification The story of the 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion members meeting in the Sept. 26 edition should include AJ Burns as among those who met. Sheriff’s office Wednesday, Sept. 25 7:21 p.m. Report of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel. The driver was contac...
Though you might not hear about them on a regular basis, scams are still a large part of every day life and it’s important when you pick up the phone or receive an email, the person on the other end might not be trustworthy. Scams can be easy to spot, such as a message from a Nigerian prince offering a partnership in a lucrative business venture or a notice you’ve got some unclaimed money from a lottery or long-lost relative who recently passed. All that’s requested is your Social Security number or other pertinent information. Others play...
Here’s a few interesting historical tidbits from years gone by: •Sept. 26: In 1872, part of the Wind River Reservation ceded to the United States. •Sept. 27: In 1923, 30 people were killed in the crash of a passenger train in Natrona County. The train wrecked on a bridge over Cole Creek that had been washed out by a flood. •Sept. 28: In 1930, the Union Pacific towns Cumberland No. 1 and No. 2 were dismantled. •Sept. 30: In 1911, the Virginian Hotel opened in Medicine Bow. •Oct. 1: In 1886, 242 lots for buildings were sold in Douglas. •O...
National Fire Prevention Week is recognized this year from Sunday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 12. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of our local Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department, and the department celebrated the milestone Aug. 3. The date was also declared “Thermopolis Volunteer Firefighter Day.” The department currently has 30 firefighters and a fleet of vehicles that includes four Type 4 wildland engines, three Type 6 wildland engines, two Class A fire pumpers, one medical duty rescue fire and support unit, a 105-foot pla...
When someone doesn’t have any form of health insurance it can be difficult to remain healthy. The costs of doctor’s visits, not to mention prescriptions or any kind of health screenings may be way beyond what a person can afford, so they are forced to skip even the most basic healthcare. Through a generous grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming, Heart Mountain Free Clinic will be extending its services for those in Hot Springs County that do not have health insurance. Their free services in...
The Community Federated Church is making plans for a community Fall Ice Cream Social to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Everyone is invited to attend the free social from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Community Hall behind the church. Weather permitting, they hope to be able to spill outside and enjoy some warm fall weather, too. Not only will there be free ice cream, there will also be some fun and games for the kids....
The Hot Springs County School District has started their year with 670 students enrolled across all grade levels. According to Superintendent Dustin Hunt, the official numbers from the state do not come out until October 1 and because some families are in transition at the start of school, those numbers will undoubtedly change between now and the official count date. On October 1 of 2018, there were 650 students registered in the district....
Though the rainy weather kept them from working on-site. members of the Big Horn Basin Nature and Discovery Center Joint Powers Board put together equipment for the learning area indoors. From left: Carrie Estenson, Phillip Scheel, Porter McCumber and Adam Estenson....
In the current political climate in the United States its sometimes hard to discern what is real and what isn’t. I don’t just mean the difference between real news and fake news, but all of the items tossed at us through social media that insist they are the “right” answer to everything. Most of us were required to take a government class in high school to prepare us for the scary world outside those four walls, but how many of us really remember what documents like the Constitution actually say? Chances are, you haven’t actually looked at a co...
“The sky’s blue again!” These were the excited words of my boys as they headed out to the car Wednesday morning. And, yes, there was one small patch of blue up there in the gray but it was enough to brighten the morning. The past week has seen plenty of gray above our heads — a sure sign that our summer days are over — and those brief glimpses of blue and full-on sunshine are something to treasure. The gray sky and temperature drops don’t mean an end to the fun outdoor activities we’ve been...
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019, at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. She was presently residing at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 19, 1929, in Butte, Mont., she was one of three children of Ralph and Winifred (Dunstan) Noble. The family moved to Thermopolis when Virginia was in high school. On November 11, 1948, she married Henry Bury in Thermopolis, Wyo. Three sons were born to this union. A bookkeeper for much of her life, she was employed... Full story
Nora Lee Virgin, 90, passed quietly at her home in Thermopolis, September 22, 2019. Born April 19, 1929, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of William Franklin and Esther Scott Virgin. A life-long resident of Thermopolis, she was employed by the Thermopolis School District for many years in the Business Department. Nora Lee spent a few years living in San Francisco, Calif. As a child, Nora Lee enjoyed playing with her older sister, Janet. She enjoyed riding her ponies throughout the... Full story
Betty Jo “B.J.” Miller, 82, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2019, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell, Wyo. Betty Jo was born Betty Jo Putney, on October 24, 1936, in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, where her father herded sheep and her mother stayed home caring for the children. Betty Jo lost her mother at the age of two and attended several boarding schools. She later attended Casper College for nursing and graduated in 1969. B.J. worked at several different hospitals and nursing homes in Wyoming . Betty Jo, married Joseph Fra... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management announced Tuesday that it will conduct a wild horse gather operation in the Fifteenmile Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA) on or about Oct. 17. This operation is in line with the BLM’s commitment to maintaining healthy wild horses on healthy, productive public rangelands. The Fifteenmile HMA is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Worland, in Washakie, Big Horn and Park counties. Based on recent aerial surveys, the BLM estimates that the HMA’s population is approximately 700 horses, while the app...
Norman Sanford, and Hugh and Mary Vass, were posthumously inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame on Sept. 22. Those recognizing Sanford included sons Norman II, Frank, Tom and Barney, and Senator Mike Enzi....
Coach Stephanie Metz said, "I'm proud of the way the team ran in Worland, they got up & worked hard. We had some kids break some huge milestones such as Corbin Simeral breaking 20 minutes. We looked strong and should have a good meet in Cody this weekend. "One of the things we will continue to work on this week is pacing. Some athletes went out too hard, and had a huge difference between their first and third mile split. Looking forward to the Fox and Hound race in Cody, it'll be a nice change t... Full story
The Bobcats fought hard last week against Mountain View, but unfortunately came away with a loss. Coach Matthew McPhie said, "The team fell to Mountain View Friday night by a score of 35-0. We battled a tough team all night, we just struggled to slow them down and they had some athletes who we had trouble tackling. "Offensively, Duder Harvey passed for a career high 167 yards. Jase Longwell added some big plays for the team with a big third down catch and a couple of nice runs. Remington Ferree...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team went over the mountain to Buffalo last Saturday and unfortunately fell to the Lady Buffs in four games; 17-25, 25-22, 15-25 and 19-25. Coach Shannon Hill said the team is struggling right now to find a consistent momentum. “We passed well and played good defense,” Hill said, “we just aren’t puttig balls away consistently, which leads to the other team going on big runs.” Hill says they are playing the ‘catch-up’ game a lot and just playing not to lose rather than...
The Hot Springs County Recreation District’s Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League is midway through its regular season, with Owl Creek maintaining its undefeated streak following a 25-23, 25-16 and 25-20 set against 2 Legit to Hit on Sept. 25. Gassed by Gottsche, another front-runner, has a record that’s nothing to scoff at, finishing the evening’s games at 11-1 with a 25-19, 26-24 and 25-21 set against How I Set Your Mother, and a 25-23, 25-22, 20-25 set against Beavis and Bumphead for their first...
Registration for boys youth basketball through the Hot Springs County Recreation District is going on now through October 15. Little Dribblers are for those kindergarten and first grade, the Developmental program is for second and third graders and the Junior Bobcat division is for boys in fourth through sixth grades. There are fees associated with the different age groups. Little Dribblers will be $15, Developmental is $20 and Jr. Bobcats will be $25. Practices will start on Monday, Oct. 21, however, there will be a parent meeting on Thurs.,...
