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It may still take several months to work through a suit filed in District Court by the Town of Thermopolis and Thermopolis Police Department against the Board of County Commissioners regarding “who pays for what” when it comes to Title 25 patients. Title 25 refers to patients who are detained by law enforcement who may be a danger to themselves or others and are made to undergo involuntary psychiatric treatment (WY Stat 25-10-110). The Town is requesting reimbursement for police officers’ time s... Full story
In addition to hearing from the candidates of the various races this election during Thursday evening’s meet the candidates forum, those attending heard from representatives of three Political Action Committees, and received information about Amendment A. Karen Sinclair spoke for the Yes to Our Hospital PAC. “Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital is a vital part of our community,” Sinclair said. “It is the foundation of healthcare in Hot Springs County.” She noted the hospital offers a wide varie...
Head Start teacher Heather Herring encourages Aeislyn Jennings to spray the fire hose with Will Larson. Members of the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department visited classrooms and hosted students at the fire hall during Fire Prevention Week....
The recent rains experienced in Hot Springs County have made many of us wonder if we were going to need webbed feet before it was all over, but Brett McDonald with the Riverton office of the National Weather Service gives us a glimmer of hope. According to McDonald, the type of rains we’ve been having during September and this first part of October are quite unusual. Generally, we get a majority of our moisture in the spring months, particularly March and April. Weather has been plotted in H...
The biggest local race this election is easily for the five seats on the Hot Springs County Hospital District Board of Directors. This board would be formed, should the initiative to form a hospital district pass in the general election on Nov. 8. As the district initiative, as well as the measure to create a one percent special purpose tax, have been hot topics this year, candidates were sure to address them at the candidate forum held at Thermopolis Middle School Oct. 6. The public heard first...
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 calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire department Wednesday, October 5 5:30 p.m. Gas leak in the 500 block of South Eighth. Thursday, October 6 5 p.m. Dryer fire in the 600 block of Shoshoni. Saturday, October 8 8:13 p.m. Motor home fire in the 800 block of Shoshoni. Sheriff’s department Tuesday, October 4 6:25 a.m. Report of a dead deer o...
An accident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. Friday, when a 2015 Z71, driven by a juvenile male subject, pulled out of the Blair's parking lot, heading north. The truck hit Colette Spain, who was on a scooter, crossing in an unmarked area. The juvenile stated he did not see Spain, who appeared to not be crossing at an intersection. According to the report, Spain had previously been cautioned about crossing outside designated areas. There were no charges filed against the driver.... Full story
Recently, Vicki Nichols of the Hot Springs County University of Wyoming Extension Office was awarded the Frances Freese Secretary of the Year Award. She received the award during the ESCAPE (Extension Secretary Conference - A Professional Event) meeting in Buffalo. She was honored to receive the award, but also surprised as there are secretaries around the state who have been in their positions longer than her; one of the criteria for being nominated for the award was being a secretary for a...
Lea Schoenewald spoke during the Hot Springs County Historical Society meeting about history of downtown Thermopolis and and many fond memories she has made over the years....
Carrie Shaffer of Thermopolis and Foxfield, Colo. was recently informed by the Jefferson County Historical Commission of Coloradro that she has won the Writer’s Award Center for 2016. She wrote about the Shaffer family of Shaffer’s Crossing, a village 30 miles southwest of Denver established in the 1900s and named for her ancestor, pioneer Samuel A. Shaffer. The award will be presented to her Oct. 20, and published in the 2016 edition of “Historically Jeffco.” Her article submission was made po...
In just a couple weeks, the Thermopolis downtown will be home to several Halloween activities. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said a “Trunk or Treat” event is planned for the parking area by Bicentennial Park. The park is also home to the costume judging contest, beginning at 5:45 p.m. Picture opportunities will be available, and those looking for some spooky trips can check out the haunted bus rides. For an alternative to sweets check out Masonic Malta Lodge No. 17 for...
Traffic delays are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 18, on U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 through Wind River Canyon as a Cowley, Wyo. contractor begins rock scaling, cleaning culverts, reshaping ditches and other work related to the Memorial Day weekend flooding and mud slides of 2015. Wilson Brothers Construction, Inc., is the prime contractor on the $840,000 project. The work within Wind River Canyon will take place between mileposts 116.80 (near the tunnels) and 126.82 (about six miles south of Thermopolis). All work is dependent upon favorable...
For the 14th year, Sheriff Lou Falgoust will be hosting a pumpkin patch at the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office. Falgoust, who buys the pumpkins himself, will be distributing tickets for pumpkins to local youth, but said no child would be turned away. Pumpkins can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Oct. 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-6p.m....
The framers of our Constitution guaranteed freedom of speech and expression to the citizens of the United States with the First Amendment, which reads, in part, “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech.” As I watch this year’s election process I sometimes need to remind myself of my First Amendment rights. That’s not to say I can say whatever I want, whenever I want, without regard to the thoughts of others, but I can express my opinion. There have honestly been times in the last few months where I’ve been afraid to express t...
I don’t argue with Cindy Glasson’s statistics in her column titled Wyoming, The Equality State. I do believe there’s a gender gap in pay between men and women. Statistics can be misleading. I’ve heard it said, for example, that two economists can analyze the same set of data (statistics) and come to opposite conclusions. For example, Obama says the economy is doing great - the unemployment rate, 4.9 percent (Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LNS14000000) is the lowest in many years. The same data shows 93 million...
On September 18, 2016, we were involved in an accident between Meeteetse and Thermopolis totaling our car. We were taken to the Hot Springs County Hospital by ambulance. The ambulance crew were outstanding. The emergency room crew and the hospital staff were so good to us. We are grateful to be healing and are so very grateful for the emergency care we received. It would seem wrong to not publicly express thanks and compliment your community on your fantastic service provided to us....
Every few years, almost on cue, religion seems to enthusiastically enter politics as though this country should somehow become a theocracy with democratic overtones instead of a democracy separated from religion by its Constitution. As a Christian, I gladly accept and proclaim Jesus’ role in my life and salvation, and wish for others the fulfilling life possible when filled with His Spirit. As a citizen of the United States of America, I declare and defend my right to form my own political philosophy, and make my own political decisions. M...
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees each of us Freedom of Speech. We may not always agree with what one another says but the ability to speak gives voice to differing opinions and allows for the free exchange of ideals. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a country where simply by voicing your ideals you were harassed or even jailed or killed? That scenario is true for many countries. On Friday I replaced yet another candidate yard sign that had been damaged by vandals. Today I found that sign al...
Ah, October is here at last. I think the fall months are my favorite, as they bring with them the beautiful changes in the leaves’ colors — along with the unfortunate business of raking them up as they drop from the trees — and let us know the holiday season is coming up. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a column about Christmas, which for some unfortunate reason seems to get closer year after year; I’m actually expecting to be able to purchase fireworks and Christmas decorations from the sa...
Catherine Noel Howerton, 35, died suddenly October 2, 2016, at her residence in Thermopolis. Born December 25, 1980, in Greybull, Wyo., she was the daughter of Doyle and Susan (Schlauch) Howerton. Catherine graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis and completed three years of college. She attended the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Her interests included collecting dolls, writing poetry and a book, and traveling. She loved her cat, dog and guinea pig. She was a member of... Full story
Dorothy Wilhelmine Schweighart Brunk, 96, formerly of Thermopolis, died Monday, October 3, 2016, in Aurora, Ohio. Dorothy lived the first 85 years of her life in Washakie and Hot Springs Counties, involved with ranching, family, and community volunteerism. In 2005, she moved to Ohio to be near her family. She was born on February 3, 1920, at the homestead home of her parents, Charles and Wilhelmine Schweighart of Cottonwood Creek, near Winchester, Wyo. Dot, as she was affectionately called, was the third child in a family of nine. She... Full story
Richard Alexander Letellier, 91, passed away on October 1, 2016, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho He was born July 30, 1925, in Klien, Mont. His parents were George and Marcelle Letellier. While in Klein his brother Robert was born. The family moved to Dubois on the Clendenning Ranch on Dunoir in the early 30's. George & Marcelle worked for Henry Clendenning who was the father of Esther Pickett Wells. While working on Dunoir they were blessed with another son, Henry. In 1934 the family purchased the Burl... Full story
The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming recently awarded the George B. Storer "Outstanding Mission" award to the Help Center created by Holy Trinity Episcopal Church here in Thermopolis. According to Rev. Ron Philips, the driving force behind the Help Center, the Diocese has a foundation that looked over all the projects they have been helping fund for the past year. They determined our Help Center was the best mission of 2016.Philips said when they started this project they wondered, "how do we...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis, Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m. will feature the work of photographers. The event continues on Still Strolling Saturday, Oct. 15, during regular business hours. “We have assembled a great group of local artists to showcase and have on sale their creative work,” said Suzanne Samelson, a member of the Smoking Waters Art Guild. Come stroll and see why the words of Dorothea Lange, a 20th century photojournalist, hold true — “A camera is a tool for learning how to see without a camera.” Nature’s Corner is t...
Fishermen enjoy a guided trip down the Wind River on Sunday....
