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Crowned 2020 Homecoming Royal Queen and King are Dayna Crow and Logan Cole riding in Friday's parade. See page 12 for more Bobcat homecoming pictures.... Full story
On October 2, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issued the final Wyoming Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WYPDES) permit to Aethon Energy Operating, LLC. The facility is a gas production treatment unit that separates gas from formation waters at the surface using a gun barrel technology, and skim ponds and tanks. The permit authorizes the discharge of produced water from conventional oil and/or gas facilities to waters of the state if the effluent quality complies with effluent limits established by this permit....
4 is a year many will long remember for COVID-19, but area ranchers will remember it for other reasons beyond the issues caused by the virus. Many cattle ranchers in Hot Springs County are on the front lines of a drought. They are struggling amid poor range conditions, low water supplies, slow or little hay growth and grasshoppers. They are not only trying to figure out how to survive the virus but a drought as well. Earlier this year some ranchers were left with a backlog of cattle when meat...
The Thermopolis Chamber of Commerce held its 99th annual banquet at the fairgrounds building this past Saturday. United States Senator John Barrasso, Governor Mark Gordon and County Commission Chairman Phillip Scheel were present to open up the event. All spoke glowingly about Thermopolis and how the town and the community have impacted their lives. They thanked the community for all that they do. Senator Barrasso spoke about introducing a bill to rename the Thermopolis Post Office after former...
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. Correction In last week’s paper, it was incorrectly reported that Jerry Merritt was charged with driving while under the influence. An officer made contact with Merritt but he was determined to not be impaired and was not arres...
On November 17, 1920, 12 Thermopolis women gathered to form Chapter K P.E.O. Today, almost 100 years later we gather to recognize the many accomplishments of Chapter. Over these 100 years, 195 women have participated. Currently there are 19 members in Chapter K. During the early years the members raised funds from a variety of efforts. Donations ranged from food baskets to the needy, eye glasses for a needy child, one month’s utility bills for a nursery, decorating a hospital room and many more. In 1935 the first English Award for $5 was g...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging Wyoming families to make plans for fall celebrations this year that accommodate COVID-19 concerns while also offering fun and meaningful activities. “Many of us look forward each year to the fun of Halloween, as well as to Día de los Muertos activities,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH. “While some adjustments are needed to help keep people safe this year due to the pandemic, there are still options available for enjoying these holida...
Hope Agency will present their first annual Fall Festival and Craft Show on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Community Hall behind the Community Church. There will be artists and vendors from all over Wyoming including food trucks, homemade chili, face painting, riddles and more. Please join them for a fun-filled day supporting a good cause in celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month....
The Hot Springs County Friends of the Library will be holding their Fall Book Sale Friday, October 9 at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct 10 at 8 a.m. until Noon at the Armory. Masks are recommended. They are unable to take more book donations at this time....
The virtual state convention of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was held via Zoom on September 12. Members of Alpha Phi Chapter #1148 participating were: Carol Andreen, Brenda Barnes, Kim Enis, Jenifer Grimm, Michelle Herring, Stefanie Ireland, Cindy Magelky, and Linda Ziegler. The following awards were received. FIRST PLACE Outstanding Woman of the Year—Brenda Barnes Outstanding Chapter of the Year 6-15 Members Gold Link Award for Excellence in Reporting Educational Programs Distinguished Athenian Award for Educational Director—Stefanie Ireland Gold Sea...
A retirement reception in honor of Pastor Harvey and Lois Seidel will be held on Sunday,October 18, during regular Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Pastor Seidel retired in April after 26 years of service to the Church. Because of the COVID-19 virus, the church was not able to honor the Seidel’s at that time. Following the morning service, there will be a dinner and a time of remembrance. No RSVP is necessary. If you have any questions, contact the church at 864-3171....
A candidate forum was recently held in Hot Springs County. A letter to the editor printed on this page questions why the candidate forum was not live streamed. That is a good question. We went in search of an answer for the letter writer as well as the rest of the community. According to a representative of one of the forum sponsors, an attempt was made to have it live streamed as in the past and this year, due to circumstances beyond their control, it was not feasible. If you missed the candidate forum, there is still a way to get information...
I am writing to express my concern that the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and County Farm Bureau Federation did not live stream their sponsored Meet the Candidate Forum on September 28. As we all know, there is a very important election this November. While many people out there may only be concerned about the presidential elections, we do need to pay attention to our local political candidates here at home. The people of Hot Springs County are a hard-working group. Unfortunately, responsibilities to family, work, school and our beloved farms...
Longtime rancher, Ralph Joseph "Joe" Campbell, 87, passed away at the family ranch on Upper Owl Creek, September 27, 2020. The son of Ralph and Hazel (Sneider) Campbell, he was born May 16, 1933, in Thermopolis, Wyo. He graduated from HSC High School. He received a degree in Animal Production from the University of Wyoming. During college he joined the Wyoming National Guard. While serving in the US Army based at Fort Knox, he met a Department of Army civilian worker Barbara Jean Alvey. On June... Full story
Landon Morris Yetter, 83, passed away at his residence in Hot Springs County, September 29, 2020. One of eight children Morris was born October 17, 1936, in Oshkosh, Neb., to William and Mabel (Baird) Yetter. On November 17, 1958, he married Barbara Jean Clark in Cody, Wyo. Drafted into the US Army in 1959 he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. Following his discharge, he and his brothers owned and operated Yetter Brothers Sawmill for several years. Moving to Thermopolis in 1968 he was employed... Full story
Lorraine Remsing, 88, passed away September 28, 2020, while in hospice care at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Worland Wyo. Lorraine was born to Vincent and Agnes Trinka on November 4, 1931, in Dunn County, N.D. She and her older brother, Gene, were raised in Manning, N.D. Lorraine enjoyed sharing the stories of her childhood. She loved music and dancing, especially the polka. Soon after graduating high school, she and William (Bill) Remsing were joined in marriage. During her years of... Full story
Nels Ernest Vicklund, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, Wyo., after a period of failing health. The adopted son of Dr. Nels and Freda Vicklund, he was born February 17, 1950, in Park County, Wyo. Graduating from high school in 1968, he earned an Associate Degree at Rocky Mountain Technical College in Denver. Nels served in the US Army and after his discharge, served in the Wyoming National Guard for 16 years. For years he was employed at... Full story
Carol Lee Elwell, 81, passed away on September 8, 2020, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont. Carol was born on June 26, 1939, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James Christopher and Jean Carol (Conradi) Kocontes. She married Robert Samuel Elwell, a marine and truck driver, also from Los Angeles County in 1956. She grew up in Los Angeles County, moved to Santa Cruz County and retired to San Luis Obispo County in California in her later years. After her children grew up, she worked for Safeway... Full story
Frank Mueller, formerly of Thermopolis, passed away September 24, 2020, at his home in Noonday, Texas, surrounded by family and friends after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. He moved to Texas after 13 years in Thermopolis so that his wife Lillie could be near her son in the event of his passing. They both really loved Thermopolis and the wonderful friends they made there and missed it immensely after their move. Frank was born in 1925 in White Plains, N.Y., on April 27, 1925. He has a brother, August, and sister, Grace, who are both d... Full story
Dena Balstad passed away, September 30, 2020, in Casper, Wyo. following a lengthy illness. Claud Deanne Hart “Dena” was born March 14, 1945 in Thermopolis, Wyo. to Lucille Shoopman Hart and Claude Hart. Dena married Gary Robinson May 18, 1963 who passed away September 21, 1963. She later married Thomas R. Balstad October 29, 1964. They had five children, Thomas R. Balstad, Jr., David A., Jeffory J., Lucille A. and John M. Dena was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Hart, Lucille Wri... Full story
The Red Dirt Master Gardeners recognized downtown Thermopolis as the September garden of the month.... Full story
Breeze Petty recently matriculated as a first-year student at Hamilton College. She was selected from a pool of 7,443 applicants to the college, and joins a class of 470. Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital employees: Shelly Moyer, Travis Bomengen, Tara Blumenshine, Erin Craft, Trina Slover and Mattson Mathey recently completed a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program supported by the American Heart Association. The purpose of the program is to acquire current information for healthcare providers who response to emergencies in infants and...
It was rough night on Friday as the Thermopolis Bobcats fell to Cokeville during the Homecoming game, 31-6. Coach Matt McPhie said the team struggled to finish drives all night, consequently they trailed early and were unable to mount a comeback. Elijah Skelton led the team defensively, adding 18 defensive points to his personal stats. Logan Cole and Roedy Farrell added 14 and 10 points, respectively, to their column. The Bobcat defense forced a fumble and got a turnover early in the game,...
The Lady Bobcat volleyball team had two rounds this past week, first taking on Buffalo on Thursday and them playing at home against Powell on Saturday. The girls dropped three games against Buffalo, 17-25. 16-25 and 19-25. “We were not mentally prepared and couldn’t get going on a run with them,” said head coach Shannon Hill. “We would side out and then give them the ball right back. We also had a hard time setting anything up and were constantly sending free balls or something easy to them....
The Bobcat Cross Country team traveled to Cody for their invitational last week and the girls team got to see some good competition from the Lovell Lady Bulldogs. Coach Stephanie Metz said Lovell will be the Lady Cats’ main competition when they head to state in Douglas on October 24. The boys also saw some amazing competition and were able to get up and race some 3A schools. Metz said Corbin Simeral ran an amazing time of 19:20 for the two-mile race. “He’s getting closer and closer to breaking...
