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The number of deer seen in town will start to decrease as the Thermopolis Police Department begins it’s regular culling of the animals. Sergeant Pat Cornwell said the Wyoming Game and Fish provides the department with 30 permits, in order to cull 30 deer within the town limits. He added they are only allowed to cull does, and will perform the service on two separate occasions. While culling, Cornwell said, the officers will not be in uniform and will likely be in their personal vehicles. They w...
More than 50 people had the chance to "Walk the Dinosaur" last Saturday during the Wyoming Dinosaur Center's annual Dancing with the Dinosaurs. The auction raised $2,120, which will go into the general operations fund for the center. The event featured plenty to eat and drink - including a cash bar and hot chocolate - to help beat back the chill of the evening, a silent auction with items such as baskets of wine and spirits and a week in Cabo, and live music from Drones Over...
Ralph Witters Elementary kindergarten students have provided some creative ideas for preparing your Thanksgiving turkey. You stuff them. Teagan You have to find a turkey and then you cook it on a stove and then you eat it. Brailynn Cut off its head and then cook it in the stove. Ellal I would put it in the oven and put some salt on it. I would put some pepper on it when its done cooking. Grant Put it in a pan. Add some ingredients. And done. Bridger In the pan. Then eat it. Dallis Put it in the oven. Cook it. Put real food on it to make it...
With the Thanksgiving season coming to a close, thoughts begin to turn — if they haven’s already — to the holiday celebrations in late November and through December. There’s plenty happening around town to keep you in a festive mood, beginning this week. Businesses are encouraged to help make Thermopolis look festive for the holiday season with a decorating contest. Participating businesses should have their windows or storefronts decorated by Saturday, Nov. 24, and the community will vote on th...
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Nov. 13 1:11 p.m. Report of property damage, which turned out to be a civil dispute between a landowner and tenant. Wednesday, Nov. 14 1:55 p.m. A deputy provided traffic control on Highway 20 South after a semi lost part of a load of hay. Thursday, Nov. 15...
A truck driver out of Colorado lost a portion of his load of hay as he was driving through Wind River Canyon. State crews assisted with clean-up along the highway....
Earlier this week the defense rested in the trial of Tony Cercy, which was moved to Thermopolis from Natrona County. Cercy is being tried in Hot Springs County for third-degree sexual assault, a charge that alleges he molested a female subject while she slept on a couch in his home. There was no official report as to whether the trial would be done by Thanksgiving, though it was speculated that it could be done by Wednesday, Nov. 21 Cercy’s case has been ongoing since July of 2017. He was acquitted of two additional counts — first-degree sex...
There will be plenty of holiday greenery with the 18th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival, sponsored this year by Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and Pinnacle Bank and held at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The fundraiser benefits the Thermopolis Community Fund. This past year, grants have been provided through the fund for 4-H projects, the Hot Springs County Library Reading Program, the Yellowstone trip at Ralph Witters Elementary, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department fireworks and... Full story
The Ralph Witters Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is currently working with local businesses to provide baskets for the PTO’s annual Christmas Basket Auction. Currently in its third year, this year’s auction will be during the elementary school’s Christmas program on Thursday, Dec. 20. Though the baskets will be bid on in a silent auction, this year there will also be a live auction after the program, for artwork created by different grade levels. Proceeds from the auction will...
Thermopolis Middle School was certainly abuzz last Saturday, with the gymnasium home to several vendors for the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair and the commons having the People for People's Chair-ity Auction for the Backpack Program. Ranae Baldes with the local Xi Alpha Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi said this year's event seemed a bit slower, though weather may have been a factor. There were a total 33 vendors, and in speaking to them none were unhappy about the turnout. All in all, she said, it was a...
Members of Hot Springs County FFA braved the weekend weather to travel to Buffalo for the annual FIRE/CPC conference. Geared toward younger members or members who want to learn new leadership techniques, FIRE urges the freshman and sophomore members to discover their passions, define their virtues and how to explore them as well as how to distinguish if their decision making skills lead to a virtuous life. They also evaluate the culmination of those passions, virtues and decision making skills to define their character and create goals and...
The annual celebration of the turkey is upon us and hopefully this week finds you with friends and family, whether it’s at home or on the road, to share in this wonderful holiday. While the day is one to be excited for, with the promises of gut-busting meals, football games and those infamous Black Friday crowds, one need only look at the holiday’s name to know what it’s made for — giving thanks. Though thankfulness is something we should express in our day-to-day, even if it is just for something as simple as getting through another day, Th...
Yes, I am one of those weird people that already has all my Christmas shopping done. Well, with the exception of a few little ‘stocking stuffer’ kinds of things. Nothing is wrapped and my tree is definitely not up, but I buy things throughout the year when I see them, knowing someone on my list is going to love this little trinket or that. I’ve definitely come a long way from when I was married. It used to be we would put off Christmas shopping until the very last minute and then it was a flurr...
The National Weather Service has predicted slightly warmer temperatures through February this winter along with about an average amount of precipitation for our area, although they still consider the Rockies to be in drought condition. When the white stuff arrives, the first question is usually about snow removal. When will it start and what roads get cleared first? Thermopolis and the county have multiple entities that work on keeping our roads clear, starting with keeping Wind River Canyon ope...
The Hot Springs County School District’s Board of Trustees and Board Members were recognized during the annual 2018 Wyoming School Boards Association Fall Conference held last week in Casper. The school board, as a whole, was presented with the Standard of Excellence Award. The award is given when a majority of the current board members have received or are eligible for the Certified Master Board Member Award. Trustee Nichole Weyer was presented with the Award of Distinction - Level I and Trustee Joe Martinez was presented with the Award of D...
One of the best ways to get into the Holiday Season is to listen to a little Christmas music, and Hot Springs County schools have you covered. Christmas concerts will kick off with the middle school concert on Dec. 13. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the auditorium. Next on the schedule is the Pre-K concert which will also be held in the auditorium on Dec. 18. Music begins at 7 p.m. You’ll be treated to a double dose of Christmas cheer on Dec. 20 with a pair of concerts. Ralph Witters Elementary will hold their concert in the auditorium at 2 p.m. a...
The annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Days Inn. The event has grown in popularity and number of items over the past few years, and the wares available include known vendors as well as homemade crafts and jewelry. If you’re looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping with some unique items, stop by and see what you can find....
Hot Springs County rancher, Arnold Pennoyer has had a well deserved year of recognition, his latest coming with the Archie Lauer Award, presented to him at the Wyoming Weed and Pest Conference in Casper. First, Pennoyer received his 35-year service pin, having been appointed to the Hot Springs County Weed and Pest board in 1983. At the Saturday night banquet, Pennoyer was then presented with the Archie Lauer Award. Initiated by the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council in honor of Archie Lauer, a Weed...
The Wyoming Division of Victim Services (DVS) congratulates H.O.P.E. Agency for successfully completing their recent on-site compliance visit. The program was found to be in substantial compliance with the State rules for the Operation of a Victim Service Program. A finding of substantial compliance is a requirement for continued funding from DVS. H.O.P.E. Agency is located in Thermopolis, WY and offers a variety of services to those affected by crime. During the on-site visit on August 22, 2018, DVS Program Manager Megan Hughes met with staff...
The middle school girls basketball teams have been super busy these past two weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving break. According to head coach Ginger Ward, the eighth grade A team lost by a hair, 31-32, against Shoshoni on the eighth. The top rebounder in that game was Lexi Overfield, who grabbed a ton of rebounds (15) and found the hoop several times. "Her hustle and aggressiveness to the hoop dominated the first half," Ward said. "I'm super proud of the girls for scoring 31 points, they had...
Seniors Jon Harvey and Chandler Maddock, and sophomore Logan Cole have been selected by the Wyoming Coaches Association as All-State and All-Conference players for 2A football. Additionally, coach Matthew McPhie was named an All-Conference Coach for the division. Coach McPhie stated Maddock “was a force in all areas of the game. He had 842 yards rushing, 83 receiving and 460 return yards for a total of 1384 total yards, and he lead the team with 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Chandler had 82 defensive points.” Cole, McPhie said, “did an outst... Full story
Hot Springs County High School’s Lady Bobcat basketball team is getting ready to hit the boards for the season and coach Matt McPhie says they have 26 players out for the team. “We, as a staff, are excited for the season and look forward to a rewarding season full of growth with the program,” McPhie said. “The varsity team is returning with a good number of girls who lettered last year.” McPhie said they are looking forward to implementing some new ideas and strategies, but most of all, they...
The Thermopolis Wrestling Club is currently accepting registrations, with the next date to get yours turned in being Monday, Nov. 26 from 6-7 p.m. The next available date will be Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 5-6 p.m. Registrations will be at the Thermopolis Middle School Commons. To register, bring a copy of your wrestler’s birth certificate, if new to the club. This is needed to obtain the wrestler’s USA Wrestling card. Kids must turn 4 or older in 2019 to compete. The cost to wrestle is $70, and this includes the USA card and a shirt. There is...
Hot Springs Dance LLC will present The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Hot Springs County High School auditorium. Tess Williams stated, “This is our third Christmas recital. We have over 100 students performing from Thermopolis and Worland. Practices have been going well — they have been practicing these pieces since October. We have 13 pieces being performed this year (our biggest show yet). Our dancers range from age 3 to 16 and will be performing ballet, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop routines. Sierra Harvey will be sin...
The true meaning of Christmas isn’t the beautifully wrapped presents under the tree, but rather the baby Jesus lying in the manger. On Dec. 1 and 2, you can celebrate the birth of Christ with the 2nd Annual Celebration of the Creches at the Community Hall behind the Community Church on 6th Street. There will be over 500 creches on display, many from all corners of the world. They’re made from everything imaginable, from wood to glass, paper, stone, ceramics and even fabric. You may view the creches from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 and...
