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At the October 3 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting held at the Annex, the commissioners held a discussion about the Requests For Information for the development of the old airport property. Four RFIs responses were submitted for the property. They are from Central Wyoming College who offered their support for any future developments; from Daniel C. Wychgram and Hans H. Wychgram for a proposed residential airpark; from Dorman Rentals, LLC for their interest in the old airport...
Hot Springs County High School Student Council sponsored a Fire Prevention Week activity for Bobcat Pride last Friday. Students, including Porter McCumber above, competed in a firefighter skill relay. The Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department provided the equipment....
At the October 3 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Chief of Police Pat Cornwell reported that they hired a part-time officer who is from Big Horn County who will be in Thermopolis uniform and vehicle. Cornwell said “Maybe down the road” the position will be full time. Town Engineer Anthony Barnett reported that the boiler at the water plant has seals that are leaking glycol and that it is a maintenance issue. They are currently looking for parts. The council held an executive session and after reconvening the meeting, Mayor Adam Estenson said t...
As part of the Wyoming Adopt-A-Highway program, members of the Central Wyoming 4x4 Association recently spent a warm fall day picking up trash along Highway 20 North on Hospital Hill. Bags, vests and other supplies are supplied by WYDOT. If your group is interested in adopting a highway, contact the District 5 program coordinator at (307) 568-3400....
Moonlight Madness is returning to the streets of downtown Thermopolis on Thursday, October 26. There are a variety of activities that you and your family can participate in. The Mason’s tacos will be available from from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 521 Arapahoe St. The Costume Contest, sponsored by Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund, will begin at 6 p.m. in the 400 Block of Broadway, in front of Town Hall. Categories are: group, under 1, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9 years and above. This is also the order of judging. A Pin...
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 Incorrect information was supplied for the Chamber Banquet story in last week’s IR. The Robinsons took Owl Creek Graphics in January of 2022, not 2021. Sheriff’s Office Monday, Oct. 9 2:14 p.m. Report of an unatte...
Broadway Bakery has "soft-opened" at their downtown location of 509 Broadway Street. According to owner Sarah Slagle, their current hours are from 7:30-11 a.m., seven days a week. They have a temporary occupancy permit which allows baked goods to be sold. Every day, Broadway Bakery sells different donuts, scones, muffins, pastries, and bread. They have a gluten-free option every day. Once they are fully open, they will have coffee, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and more. Slagle will have walls...
Hot Springs County Sheriff Jerimie Kraushaar will be hosting is annual pumpkin give-a-way on Friday Oct. 20 from noon-6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center at 417 Arapahoe. Children are welcome to come visit with the Sheriff and pick out their favorite pumpkin....
by Lara Love Last week’s print version of the Independent Record included the wrong page 4. My apologies to our loyal readers for the mistake. Last week’s issue also included the analysis and conclusion of the officer involved shooting that happened in Thermopolis in April of this year. The document was issued on Sept. 21 by Special Prosecutor Daniel E. Erramouspe, Sweetwater County Attorney. Erramouspe was appointed as Special Prosecutor to review the case. Erramouspe relied upon the investigation conducted by lead investigator, Special Age...
The October 5th Edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record was full of useful, timely information and should there be a statewide or national award for local news reporting of newspapers of our subscription size, I would suggest the October 5th Edition be submitted for consideration. We learned that we have a recognized prodigy debate coach in Lyle Wiley teaching in our High School, meaning our community is unique in having a gifted potential advisor on all community decision making processes, and we should invite his critique and continued...
by Bryan Golden The “benefits” of anger are many. Stress, anxiety, diminished judgment, reduced productivity, poor digestion, sleeplessness, elevated blood pressure, negative impact on relationships, unhappiness, and attraction of negative situations can all be yours just by being angry. Anger repels people, destroys relationships, creates problems, intensifies problems, causes regret, burns bridges, and dissolves solutions. Anger doesn’t have to manifest itself via your behavior to be destructive. Anger that is internalized can be j...
by Andrew Ellsworth, MD People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in a sustained and successful manner. Here are a few of the ways people do lose weight, and the secrets of their success. Some people should not lose weight, so please talk to your doctor. First of all, consider the reasons to lose weight. Benefits can include having more energy, improved mobility, fewer aches and pains, sleeping better, improvement in mood, lower blood pressure, and lower risk of heart disease, dia...
Joyce Marie Pitt Fletcher passed away on October 10, 2023, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. Born on May 21, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., Joyce was the first of Theodore and Marie Pitt's two children. She graduated from Hot Springs County High in 1959, then went on to Beauty School in Casper. Following graduation, she worked as a beautician in DuBois and later in Thermopolis. Several years later she worked for Gottsche Rehabilitation Center as a Bookkeeper. On May 14, 1977, Joyce... Full story
Evangeline "Eve" Hays, 95, a beloved resident of Thermopolis, entered God's kingdom on October 15, 2023. She was born June 25, 1928, to Eastman and Edith Hess. Eve, the most loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother is survived by her children, Helen, married to Victor Garcia, Bonny, married to Christopher Okwuosa, James Hays, married to Joan; granddaughters, Angelia and Nicole; great-granddaughter, Evangeline "Andy"; and her daughter from neither side, Janet, married to Mi... Full story
Norman Dane Jenniges, or "Duffy" as he is known to most, was born on June 13, 1946, to Valentine Jenniges Sr. and Rebecca Schleve in Hot Springs, S. D. He lived in Hot Springs for most of his youth and attended Hot Springs area schools. Duffy's first job was as a meat cutter for a butcher in a local grocer. It was here that he originally developed his strong work ethic and a new skill set that would help him in the future as a hunter. After completing school, Duffy joined the United States Air F... Full story
Last Sunday, First Baptist Church held a service recognizing the various first responders in Hot Springs County on All American Sunday. Representing was Pat Cornwell for the Police Department, Bryce Gilbert for the Fire Department, Dr. Nicole Jamison for Hot Springs Health, Jerimie Kraushaar for the Sheriff's Office, and Jim Andreen for Moritmore Ambulance and EMS. The event was for All American Sunday and a meal serving hamburgers and apple pie was offered....
Bobcat Cross County attended the 5 Rivers 2A West Conference in Ethete last Friday with the girls team bringing home 2nd place honors and the boys team coming in 3rd. Four Bobcats, Jayda Griffin, Sadie Martinez, Jadeth Elder and Cole Keller, were named to the All-Conference team. Individual results for the girls are: Jayda Griffin, 23:28.08, 5th; Sadie Martinez 23:47.74, 9th; Ava Dafoe, 26:26.29; Camille Rodriguez, 35:16.78. The Lady Cats scored 38 points putting then second place behind Wyoming Indian with 14 points. Third place was Lovell...
by Karissa Nichols If you weren’t in Lovell on Thursday night last week, you missed out on seeing the Lady Cats prove that they have what it takes to win games. The Varsity Lady Cats walked away with a hard fought win after sets one and two didn’t look promising with losses of 16-25 and 18-25.The third set the Lady Cats turned it around and took an early lead to gain some confidence and never let the Lovell Lady Bulldogs back into the game earning a win of 25-15. Game four looked much the same with the Lady Cats dominating the court with a win...
The Thermopolis Bobcats traveled to Cokeville last Friday for a game against the second place Panthers. With an early morning travel schedule, and after a nearly five hour bus ride, the Cats rolled into the western part of the state, and arrived in the town of Cokeville. The Panthers are well known for historically operating a power-t offense, and the Cats came ready to defend that old-school formation. Holding the run, and forcing the Panthers into a passing offense, however, proved to be a bitter pill for the Bobcats’ league leading pass defe...
At the September Hot Springs Health board meeting, CEO Scott Alwin introduced Dominic Symes, EVP of Staffing Solutions and Chief Revenue Officer of Health Tech, who was visiting from Orange County. Symes looks after all the different areas of consulting and directly reports to their chairman, Derek Morkel, and works side by side with him, meeting every single day. Symes also oversees the overall marketing strategy for the company, such as branding and design elements. Symes highlighted the comin...
On Saturday, Oct. 21, the Thermopolis Rotary Club is hosting a Putt Putt for Polio fundraiser at Dairyland Miniature Golf from. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have made great strides to reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide over the past 35 years, and they have reduced the circulation of wild polio to Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing dise...
At the October Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting, during old business CEO Meri Ann Dorman discussed the Demolition Derby that was held in August. In the discussion, they covered the Mad Dog prize, which is used to attract more drivers, and the capacity issues due to the location as there are limits to the event as a fundraiser for the chamber. The funds go to pay for the chamber’s staff. They also discussed insurance for the event. Regarding the Chamber Banquet that w...
Rachel and Joe Moon visited Alisha Schenck’s art show held at the Help Center last Wednesday. Schenck had a wide variety of paintings that reflect her imagination, from landscapes to animals to flowers, to other creative worlds....
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association honored the memory of historian and author Dorothy (Buchanan) Milek at their annual Pioneer Picnic at the HSC Museum Sunday. A custom built bookshelf was installed in the museum gift shop in memory of Dorothy featuring artwork by her daughter, Barbara Love, left, standing with sisters Margie Irvine and Becky Kersten....
John Corbin, a former HSCSD teacher, who now teaches social studies at Cody High School, has been named the 2024 Wyoming Teacher of the Year. Corbin, a Wyoming educator for 15 years, is a strong advocate for civics education. He believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn about the history and government of their country. Corbin is a National Board Certified Teacher and has received numerous awards including the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence in the Advancement of Quality Civics Education. He...
