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The Thermopolis Town Council passed an ordinance on first reading that would allow for the sale of fireworks in town during designated times. According to the ordinance currently being reviewed, sale of fireworks would be allowed by a licensed retailer for no more than 14 consecutive days around the time of the 4th of July holiday and for no more than seven consecutive days during the New Years holiday. The use of fireworks would also be allowed in areas, on days, and during hours which the town council allows for. For example, the town council... Full story
If you are thinking about sprucing up your patio for spring, why not create your own hand-painted gourd decoration? The hands-on activity is part of this month’s Second Friday Art Stroll in downtown Thermopolis. Bring the whole family to Wesaw Studio above Re/Max Real Estate, to paint a gourd on Friday, April 10, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come early to pick out your gourd. The Art Stroll features a number of artists with outdoor and yard art, including Belinda Daughtery, Ten Sleep and Cindy Clancy, Mona Wilson and Barb R...
The Hot Springs State Park Master Plan Steering Committee met last week to discuss the future of Hot Springs State Park. State parks officials say even though great progress has been made, nothing definitive has been done. "These aren't even draft plans yet, these are concepts," state parks spokesman Todd Thibodeau said. The master plan is still in the early stages of development, with community members working with park officials to figure out what type of plan will be best for the community... Full story
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 calls Wednesday, April 1 7:52 a.m. Firefighters responded to an accident on Missouri Flat Road. Friday, April 3 12:35 p.m. Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident at Shopko. 12:48 p.m. Firefighters responded to a HAZMAT call at the East River Road boat ramp. Sunday, April 5 10:42 p.m. Firefighte...
Hot Spring County’s unemployment rate slightly increased between January and February 2015, based on information from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. From January to February of this year, unemployment in the county has increased from 4.5 percent to 4.6 percent. Comparatively, from February 2014 to February of this year, unemployment in the county has decreased from 5 percent to 4.6 percent. That percentage change directly correlates to a decrease in the total number of people in the county. From February last year to February t...
“Wyoming: The Sheepherder State” will be the next presentation at the Hot Sprigs County Historical Society meeting, Saturday, April 11 at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center. The presentation will be by John D. Farr, tracing sheep from the time of the Three Wise Men following a star at Christmas to the present day, discussing in depth how and why Wyoming became a center for feeding lambs for market. The only animal to provide a wool crop every year as well as a meat animal, Far...
Hiss and boo the evil villain. Cheer on the dashing hero. Come have an old fashioned good time as the Hot Springs County High School Drama Club puts on their spring show, “She Was Only Marginally Modest” by Vern Harden. A traditional melodrama, the story is that of a poor, young girl named Marginally Modest who seeks refuge from the evil villain, Bradley Apple. Helping her along the way is Ma Belle, who has troubles of her own with the judge who owns the deed to her land. Marginally gets hel...
by Jill Pertler “Does technology free us or trap us?” This question came across my inbox the other day and caused me to pause. At first I thought it was a fairly straightforward and simple query – albeit one without a real answer. It’s like asking: Does clothing free us or trap us? Do seat belts free us or trap us? Bike helmets? Deadbolt locks? Dietary restrictions? Zippers? Mortgage payments? Children? Spouses? The answer has to do with perception and approach. Most things in life aren’t black and white. Shades of gray existed long before th...
We want to express our appreciation of the Rural Medical Care Transition Program provided through the hospital. The program is offered statewide and is designed to reduce hospital costs by assisting patients who are 65 years and older with one of ten qualifying diagnoses and by reducing re-hospitalization of those patients. We have enjoyed the relationship built with the nurse coach assigned to work with Gene following two separate hospital stays. The program provides nurse coaches to assist patients as they transition from doctors, hospitals...
Recently, a Nevada Senator had an unusual moment of honesty and declared he knew he was lying when he said a former Presidential candidate had not paid any taxes in twenty years. When asked about lying he said, “We won.” I appreciate the U.S. Senator reminding us that there are many in politics that have no problem doing whatever they must do to get what they want and to win. Why is this important? Simply go to the Bible and read John 8:44. Pastor Chuck Cooper...
April 12-18 marks National Library Week across the country and there will be plenty going on at Hot Springs County Library. Head librarian Tracey Kinnaman said they will be having a “Name the Grizz” contest to get library patrons, both young and old, involved in naming the big guy. The bear was donated last spring and Merlin Heinze with Merlin’s Hide Out tanned the hide. “Whichever name is chosen, that person will win two tickets to the Donkey Basketball game,” Kinnaman said. The library w...
The Bobcat boys and girls track team had a great showing last Saturday at the Wind River Invitational in Worland. According to head coach Ernie Mecca, they got a few more automatic qualifiers for the State meet along with more personal records in spite of cold, windy conditions. With so many personal records being broken this early in the season, the question is whether those who attended state last year and perhaps ranked lower will continue to climb and hit the winner’s podium this year. ...
The Thermopolis Middle School track team traveled to Worland for the Easter Bunny Classic last week. “We had some amazing performances,” said coach Kent Hessenthaler. “We really have a lot of good athletes.” Girls 100: 6th grade – Brianna DeVries, 5th; Jazmen Jensen, 20th; Sequoia Fishbaugh, 22nd. 7th grade – Sarah Hanson, 2nd; Sesi Jensen, 7th; Kaylee DeVries, 15th; Angelica Severns, 21st; Breeze Petty, 25th. Boys 100: 6th grade – Logan Cole, 2nd; Jaxson Jensen, 10th; Dakota Leonhardt, 11...
The Geeks in Sneaks team won the Hot Springs Recreation District Adult Co-ed Basketball Championship. 1) Geeks in Sneaks (6-0) 2) Merit Energy (5-1) 3) Gottsche SWAT Team (4-2) 4) Owl Creek Graphics (3-3) 5) The Short Guys (2-4) 6) Old Fire Ball (1-5) 7) The Surgeons (0-6)...
In honor of Week of the Young Child, Absaroka Inc. Early Head Start and Head Start will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, April 16 from 10:45-11:45 at 326 Warren Street. Week of the Young Child, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), is an opportunity for early childhood programs across the country, including child care and Head Start programs, preschools, and elementary schools, to hold activities to bring awareness to the needs of young children. As part of the national Week of the Young Child...
Children’s Resource Center is sponsoring a special presentation of the Disney movie Frozen Saturday, April 11 at the Ritz Theater beginning at noon. Tickets are $5. All proceeds will go to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library....
The Thermopolis Golf Course released its tournament schedule last week, with events running from April 19 through Sept. 20. The course is closed during some of the tournaments. The schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Sunday, April 19 Two-Person Best Ball 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3 Couples Tournament – Chapman 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30 3-Person Shamble 11 a.m. Sunday, June 7 Couples Tournament – Scramble 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14 Flag Day Tournament All Day Saturday, June 20 4-H Scramble Tournament All Day (Course Closed) Saturday, June 27 Sty...
The Wyoming Office of Tourism is asking local tourism related businesses to list themselves on a free business directory page. Every business, tourism-related company or event, that is physically located in Wyoming is eligible to have a free business, event, or deal listing on the WyomingTourism.org website. According to the Office of Tourism, joining the site will give businesses the ability to leverage $6.5 million in advertising to their advantage and get in front of the eyes of 2.2 million visitors. To register, visit WyomingTourism.org...
Rhiannon Goffena chases after Easter eggs during the Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on a beautiful day in Hot Springs State Park on Sunday. Bike winners were Zade Enis, Zaden Scheel, Harley Shafer and Kasen McConnaughey....
While March in Thermopolis usually resembles winter more than spring, this years temperatures were higher than the average. According to Chris Jones with the National Weather Service the average temperature for March this year was 43.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature is 40.2 degrees during the month of March. Although temperatures in Thermopolis in March appeared to be much higher than usually is expected during the winter month, there was no single day in March that set a new record high temperature. Jones said since the...
The Lil' Wrangler reopened on April 2, and business has been busy. "Since we opened we've been busier than I expected to be," manager Kim Harvey said. The restaurant is sporting a new look, with a redone kitchen and a stylish dining area. The dining area has been remodeled, with new tables and chairs to create more seating space. The old dining area could seat 40, but Harvey said the new dining area can seat about 60 people. With a modern cowboy rustic theme, the place looks every bit the part o...
Risen Son Christian School will be holding a Spaghetti Feed and Auction Fundraiser Friday, April 17 at the Hot Springs County Fair Building.Dinner and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a live auction. The event will also feature Thermopolis’ First Cupcake War. Competitors will bring their best looking and best tasting cupcakes. Donations will be accepted toward each baker’s cupcakes and at the end of the event a winner will be announced based on the cupcakes bringing the most money. Donations will be accepted for dinner. All...
Eighteen students from the Thermopolis FFA Chapter are in Laramie and Cheyenne this week to participate in the 2015 Wyoming State FFA Convention. The State FFA Convention is the culminating event for the Wyoming FFA, complete with awards, competitions and leadership development events. With more than 1,500 FFA members from across the state in attendance, it is one of the largest youth conferences in Wyoming. Thermopolis students will be competing in meats evaluation, livestock evaluation, agricultural sales, and farm business management career...
Students from Thermopolis Middle School built and installed several new planter boxes at the Community Garden last week. It was a bit windy and a little cool, but planting season is just around the corner....
Thermopolis volunteer firefighters inspect a car rollover that occurred on Missouri Flat Road Wednesday, April 1. The Sheriff said the driver of the vehicle was not seriously injured....
