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Dusty Spomer and Wade Werbelow with GDA Associates out of Cody held a second airport re-use meeting at the county annex on Monday night to present three possible options for re-puposing the area based on public comment from the first meeting in the spring. At that first meeting, a steering committee was created, consisting of the three county commissioners, Brad Basse, John Dorman, Sr., Kevin Skates, Meri Ann Rush, Donnie Bjhorus, Bo Bowman, Amanda Moeller and Dustin Hunt. The main objectives...
Tuesday night at the Thermopolis Town Council meeting, with Mayor Mike Mortimore absent, the council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance increasing sewer and solid waste collection rates for users with and customers of the Town of Thermopolis by revoking Ordinance 826, Resolution 500 and Resolution 493. The ordinance has an effective date of Nov. 1 Under the resolution, the base rate includes 2,000 gallons of what people put in their sewers. For in-town residential users, the...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners were blindsided at their meeting on Tuesday when Ron Jurovich, attorney for the Hospital District informed them that as of October 1, the hospital will no longer be accepting Title 25 patients for evaluations and holds. According to an article in last week’s Independent Record, the district board made the decision after nurses and other staff expressed concern for their safety when Title 25 patients that are suicidal or homicidal are brought to the e...
Hunter Bartholomew, Jarron Mortimore, Chase Snooks and Jason Clouse were all dressed up for the season during the Air Band competition as part of Homecoming Week. The quartet performed a little routine to "Jingle Bell Rock" that brought plenty of laughs from the crowd....
Haley McDermott and Hudson Roling were crowned as the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen just prior to the football game Friday night....
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Sept. 26 10:51 a.m. Report of hunters who were shooting too close to the road. The suspect parties could not be located. 2:45 p.m. Complainant reported a subject was harassing and stalking him, and was told to document any further instances. 6:53 p.m. Report...
An incident at a business last Saturday has led to the charges of aggravated assault and battery and reckless endangering against Jeffrey L. Schroeder. According to the charges, on the date of the incident Schroeder allegedly pulled a gun and aimed it at another subject. According to court documents, on Sept. 30 an officer with the Thermopolis Police Department responded to a report of a male subject who pointed a gun at another subject. The reporting party said the subject, later identified as...
National Fire Protection Week begins on Sunday, Oct. 8 and the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department has a long list of things they are going to be doing in the schools to help students learn “Every Second Counts.” Things will kick off on Monday with the firemen visiting Ralph Witters Elementary’s kindergarten, kinder-boost, first and second grades at 8:45 a.m. As a special treat, the firemen will be serving lunch to the students from 11:30 to 12:45 before heading into the third and fourt... Full story
The H.O.P.E. Agency will will hosting a few upcoming events The H.O.P.E. Agency will be hosting a women’s group team from noon until 1 p.m. The event provides an opportunity for women to get together to visit. The teas are done the second weekend of every month, and this month will feature cookies provided by the VFW Auxiliary. Those interested in attending the tea should RSVP by October 9, by calling 864-4673. Do you like to play Bunco? Would you like to learn how? The H.O.P.E. Agency will be hosting an evening of Bunco at the new Community H...
Hawk’s Avenue of Flags is currently taking orders for flags until Oct. 13, for those who want them displayed this Veterans Day. The Avenue was created in memory of Airman First Class Donald L. “Hawk” Hawkins, by his wife Betty and daughter Julie Lehman, but serves as a memorial for all veterans. Flags flown are the casket flags used at funerals for servicemen and women, but those who want to keep their casket flags can order a 9’x5’ flag for $65. Each flag is displayed on a 15-foot pole, and each pole adorned with a plaque engraved with the...
Those who have an interest in photography and want to put their skills to the test can join the Walk Thermop this Saturday, from 3-4 p.m. in Hot Springs State Park. Gemdelin Jackson, who organized the event, explained it is done through Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk, currently in its 10th year. Jackson said there was only one event in Wyoming — in Cheyenne — so she decided to have one here as well. Walk Thermop will begin at the amphitheater in the park. Participants will walk around the terraces and the park, taking pictures as they go an...
Third grade student Carter Mascorro rounds a barrel during the Ralph Witters Elementary Reading Rodeo. Other activities included pole racing, roping and a petting zoo....
Since the end of summer, it seems, there’s been a bombardment of “holiday fever” with decorations out for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day and, yes, even Christmas. But what you might not realize is we’re currently in the middle of a holiday week, as National Newspaper Week lands this year on Oct. 1-7. The week officially began in 1940, built off an effort for a Newspaper Appreciation Week from six years previous. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Real Newspapers . . . Real News” and could not be more fitting for the times we live...
I have some concerns about a couple of articles in the Sept. 21 edition of the paper. At the Town Council meeting discussion of the new taxpayer funded Memorial Hospital, the Board was asking for an additional $1.5 million as there were three “unforeseen expenses.” 1. Due to geotechnical investigation, the hospital addition will need a stronger foundation. We have the “largest mineral hot springs in the world,” and it surprises the engineers NOW that we need special foundations? 2. I think anyone with eyes and a year of college could see the...
Is there room for more cuts and efficiencies with schools? The answer depends on what is important to you. Big School/Small School: In small schools one certified staff member represents an entire elective program. Band, agriculture, art, and digital learning are just a few of the programs that are represented by only one or a partial teacher in HSCSD #1. Reducing a position can eliminate an entire program and student opportunity. Personal Importance: I learned long ago that every person’s passion may not be important to others, but that d...
Verdell A. Stegman, 81, of Thermopolis, passed away at her home with her husband, daughter and son-in-law at her side on Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017. Verdell was born July 26, 1936, in Backoo, N.D., to Norval and Violet (Schroeder) Quam. She grew up on the family farm and finished high school in Cavalier, N.D. On November 23, 1954, she and Edgar A. Stegman were united in marriage. The couple lived in several Wyoming towns, as well as Nebraska City, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning back... Full story
Keith Davis, 80, of Lander, Wyo., passed away at his home on September 23, 2017, surrounded by family and caregivers. Keith was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on July 20, 1937, to Hester Oliver "Slim" Davis and Ruth Louise Baker Davis. He grew up in the Owl Creeks outside of Thermopolis. He graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1955. He worked for many different ranches including the Arapahoe Ranch. He married Allison Davis in 1959, they had three children Jody, Karla, and Tyler. They later divo... Full story
Willa Belle Metcalf passed from this world on September 28, 2017, at the Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center following declining health. Services were held Monday, Oct. 2 at The Davis Funeral Home and conducted by Pastor Dale Adams. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.... Full story
Bessie N. Dowdy, 93, passed away on October 3, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel in Worland, Wyo. Graveside services will be Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Monument Hill Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
A very special Hot Springs County Historical Society program will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center at 2 p.m. Kristin Ryan, a seven year educator at Thermopolis Middle School will present the program, “History seen through the eyes of Middle School Students in Hot Springs County.” Last year, Ryan developed a class project where students did research on historical topics and then created a “living wax museum” where they portrayed individual historical persons, complete with costumes and pro...
Drew Brown works with Thermopolis Middle School band students, getting them prepped for their concert on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the auditorium. The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. for the first concert of the school year....
Saturday at the golf course, the Thermopolis cross country team took the top three spots at their home meet, the Bobcat Invite. McKenna Bomengen placed first with 21:29, Tahja Hunt placed second with 21:58 and Olivia Weyer placed third with 22:02. Coach Stephanie Metz said she was impressed with the girls' ability to take the lead in the last mile and keep it, while at the same time improving on their times from the 2016 Bobcat Invite. Bomengen improved over her time of 21:36 from last year, Hun...
A weather delay of Friday night's Homecoming game didn't stop the Hot Springs County Football program from taking a 34-20 victory over the Moorcroft Wolves. The 45-50 minute delay came in the third quarter, when there was a concern regarding incoming thunder and lightning. With the victory, the Bobcats improve to 2-3. Coach Matt McPhie said, "It was a hard fought win and I am extremely proud of this group of young men for their commitment to preparation. This team is learning how to stick... Full story
Lady Cats volleyball had a busy couple of days last week with matches against Worland on Thursday and Homecoming games against Rawlins on Saturday afternoon. It was kind of a rough one against Worland with the girls dropping three, 12-25, 13-25 and 13-25. "We played with effort and intensity," coach Shannon Hill said, "we just couldn't finish any points. We let Worland take control of the match right away and we never could gain it back." Hill added their serve/receive was off as well, and even...
School is now well underway and teachers and staff at Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) are pressing forward with their goals for the school year, including some changes to reach those goals. In the 2016-17 school year, they embraced two goals, one, that 85 percent of students meet their projected growth goal, plus one point, based on the math MAP assessment, by spring of 2018, and two, that 85 percent of students meet their projected growth goal, plus one point, based on the reading MAP...
