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Jaydaca Spees of Powell splashes in the warm waters below the terraces along with her sister Candre and family. Her father John and brother Conner were enjoying themselves while fishing....
Three Thermopolis Middle School FFA students recently participated the National Finals for food products and processing as well as animal systems, producing a great showing for the team. Eighth grader Hanna Hill competed in Food Products and Processing Systems Division 1, “Healthy or Not”, receiving sixth place out of all 50 states, making her a Gold Winner. “For my experiment I tested whether fresh peaches or canned peaches were healthier and which ones students preferred the most,” Hill’s...
The November 3 Town Council meeting was brief. There was no one present for citizen participation, and Mayor Mike Chimenti checked in with all reporting subjects and no one had anything to discuss or update. However, in the end, there was some discussion sparked by the director of public works Ernie Slagle. Slagle mentioned that the police department bought some radar signs that display how fast drivers are going. Apparently, the signs’ installation will be delayed because they need to get a...
A report from the Hot Springs County Pandemic Task Force took up the first portion of the county commissioner’s meeting on November 3. County Health Officer Dr. Vernon Miller, was joined by County Nurse Manager of Public Health Tricia McPhie, Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon and Mary Gordon, Public Health Response Coordinator, updating the commissioners on where things currently stand in the county in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. At a previous meeting, the commissioners had d...
Hot Springs State Park was just named one of the best hot springs in the United States by Travel & Leisure, a travel magazine with over five million monthly visitors to their site. According to Travel & Leisure, "No matter the season, natural hot springs offer relaxing, geothermal waters in often scenic settings." Hot Springs State Park Superintendent Kevin Skates is quick to agree, "Water is nature's blood and we are fortunate to have some of the best in the world!" The article, titled "10 of...
A new class of National Honor Society members were inducted on Monday night, including (not in order of pictured) Caydence Becher, Michelle Burgess, Dayna Crow, Bronwyn Dobbins, Lee Grimm, Hallie Martinez, Eli McCumber, Wyatt McDermott, Jacob Randall, Hyrum Rich, Madeline Wagler and Jean-Luc Willson....
According to Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn, last week’s general election went smoothly. DeSeyn said the number of votes cast for this election were actually slightly down from the general election in 2016 with 2,588 votes this year compared to 2,644 actual votes in 2016. The number of mail in requests, however were much higher than the last presidential election with 1,041 requests for absentee ballots this year compared to just 432 in 2016. Of the 432 requested in 2016, 424 were a...
The Thermopolis Middle School wrestling team has had a tremendous start to their season, winning 70-percent of their matches in five duals. “Not only is this a confidence builder for the athletes on the team,” head coach Toby Emery said, “but their hunger to learn has increased as well. The wrestlers are savoring each opportunity to wrestle and having fun doing it!” During their October 24 Quad with Shoshoni, Glenrock and Wind River, the team had 36 wins and just 11 losses. Against Glenroc...
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. Sheriff’s Office Monday, November 2 10:55 a.m. Ryan G. Shaffer, 37, a registered sex offender was charged for failing to register. He has moved away from Thermopolis and did not notify the registry. 10:40 p.m. Report of a possi...
Thermopolis Middle School Student Council members presented three Veterans, Marshall Keller, Mike Messenger and Brad Becerra, with Quilts of Valor on November 5 in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11....
The Bank of Thermopolis is sponsoring and organizing the Senior Citizen Angel Tree for Thermopolis Rehab and Wellness and the Wyoming Pioneer Home. You can pick up names at the bank. All gifts need to be wrapped and returned no later than Monday, December 14, to ensure our seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. For more information contact Bank of Thermopolis at 864-3787....
On Saturday, November 14, there will be a turkey shoot at the Bob Milek Range. The event will begin at 10 a.m. There will be categories of centerfire pistols or rifles and rimfire pistols or rifles. One turkey awarded per best score in each category. The cost is $5 per squad position. Six shots at face down nine card target. Best hand wins, skills plus chance, shoot off if a tie. The event is brought to you by the Thermopolis Gun Club. For more information contact Paul Garbin at 921-8303....
The Annual Holiday Tour of Homes to benefit People for People will be a little different this year due to the pandemic, but promises to be just as much fun. This year it will be a Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt featuring several locations around Thermopolis for you and your family to drive by to look for specific items within the different holiday arrangements and lighting displays. The fundraiser will be held on Monday, December 7, starting at 4 p.m., ending at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday at Dairyland and Hot City Coffee, Storyteller, the...
The view from Hot Springs-area highways improved in 2020 as hundreds of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers cleaned their 2-mile highway sections. In its 31st year, Wyoming’s Adopt‑A‑Highway program has nearly 1,000 participating groups in Wyoming. Hot Springs County-area groups include: Patricia Wahler Memorial; Big Horn Enterprises; Kiwanis Club; Knights of Columbus 2578; Thermopolis Rotary Club; Central Wyoming 4X4 Association; In Memory of Brenna Rankin; Thermopolis FFA Chapter; Russ and Carol Dowdy; and Russell Ranch. “We really appreciate the vol...
The Thermopolis VFW Post, as well as others across the state and country, along with many other businesses and organizations, have a long standing tradition of honoring Veterans on November 11 for Veterans Day. This page features a look back at a ceremony at the VFW post from 1993. There is also a letter to the editor from a reader who shares her personal memories and feelings regarding Veterans. Although November 11 is officially designated as Veterans Day every year, most of us, the Independent Record staff included, are thankful for our...
I have always had great respect for our Veterans. I grew up with so many in our family just like so many other families across this great nation. To me, this is about honoring all our Veterans from all races, ages, and “Branches of the military.” My father was Navy, he was a Boiler Maker on the ship he sailed on for, “Operation Magic Carpet Fleet”, that few in the younger generations know about. It was an amazing accomplishment to bring our troops home before Christmas. My brother was A.F. during Vietnam engaged in P.O.W., M.I.A., mission...
Margie Sue Crumrine, 57, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a long fight with kidney disease. Born May 27, 1963, in Charleston, Ill., she was the daughter of Wade and Alta (Walton) Brown. Margie was disabled at an early age having two kidney transplants during her life. She married Steven R. Crumrine on May 20, 2005, in Evanston, Wyo. Presently residing in Thermopolis, she was a member of the Church of God. Margie enjoyed cooking, reading, loved... Full story
Gary J. Stanhope, 86, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in March of 1934 in South Dakota, he was the son of Howard and Nellie (Nollie) Stanhope. Growing up in Montana, he was drafted into the US Army after dropping out of school after his junior year of high school. Before being shipped to Korea he married his childhood sweetheart, Jean, in Baker, Mont. Returning from the service, the couple settled in Baker where Gary was employed by Flint Engineering, then worked... Full story
Mary Jean Scollard, 89, passed away at Poplar Casper Mountain Rehabilitation & Care Center, November 4, 2020, where she had resided the last year. Born May 12, 1931, in Thermopolis, Wyo., She was one of 4 children of Forrest & Therma (Canfield) Myers. After spending most of her schooling in Thermopolis she decided to graduate at Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyo. In the early 50’s she married Glenn Scollard in Thermopolis.The couple raised two children, Gary and Sandra.While Glenn worked at Atlantic City Iron Ore Mine operations Mary J... Full story
Joe Doak and the Worland Football Officials Association have been selected by the Wyoming High School Activities Association to officiate the class “2A” state championship football game between Lyman and Torrington. The game will be played Saturday, November 14 in Torrington at 1 p.m....
This cat was trying to get some deer out of his yard in Thermopolis, but the deer were more curious than spooked by the cat....
The Holiday Food Drive, Scouting for Food, will pick up food for their Community Food Drive on Saturday, November 13, The food will be distributed to the Community Food Bank and the Thermopolis “Christmas Baskets” program. Please place your food donations of canned or dried food in a bag by your front door on Saturday morning Youth Alternatives and other volunteer groups will pick up donations from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. No perishable items or home-canned products, please. Bags were left on door knobs of Thermopolis homes last Saturday. If your don...
Hot Springs County Recreation District wants you to stay active this winter with their Winter Walk Wyoming. It will be held from November through February. You can walk laps at the armory to 16 different locations in Wyoming. There will be a t-shirt for all who make it to all locations. More information and items to track laps available at the armory....
The Bobcat high school speech and debate team took part in their first tournament of the season on Saturday, a novice meet presented by Jackson and Cheyenne East. With 11 teams across the state participating, the Cats brought home their first 1A-2A Sweeps Championship in the online-only platform. Individual winners for the day included Acacia Harris who placed fourth overall in poetry, Julia Quintanilla with a fourth overall in extemp and Elizabeth Keller who placed sixth overall in extemp....
Baby Ally Waller of Lander is thrilled to swing with her mom, Hailey, in the afternoon light in Hot Springs State Park.... Full story
