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Wyoming Senate Vice President Ogden Driskill (R) was in Thermopolis last week for an open meeting at Storyteller for folks to voice their opinions on the State Park concessionaires and his bill, SF116, which becomes law January 1, 2020. The bill requires the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources as well as the concessionaires throughout the state to have a contract in place of five years or greater. The contracts will be uniform across the board, During an interview prior to the... Full story
The high school drama team presented their pieces they will be taking to state last week including the senior's rendition of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The song and dance number featured (l-r) Kyle Mosser, Tyler Kay, Katie Burrows and Taydee Landrum.... Full story
Thermopolis Bobcat Hyrum Rich is currently staying in Aguascalientes, Mexico as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Rich will be gone a total of 10 months as part of the program that sends American students to other countries while their counterparts spend time in the states. They not only live in the country, they become part of their host family, experiencing schools, culture and all their chosen country has to offer. Periodically, the exchange students send reports back to their local...
Ralph Witters Elementary kindergartners were asked how to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. The advice given below is best not followed but should bring laughter to your table. Take the feathers off. Take the skin off. And Take the head off. Put it on a big pan and you put it in the oven for 50 minutes. Baylee Bears Put it in the stove. Eat it. Eat it on Thanksgiving. Laney Cornella First get a turkey at the store. After you get it, put it in the oven. Then put some stuffing in it. Put some toppings on it like vegetables and carrots. Make sure...
Even though it was a bit chilly on Saturday, that didn't stop shooters from attending the annual turkey shoot competition at the Bob Milek Memorial Gun Range.... Full story
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. Registered sex offender Name: Laurence Edwin Harris Address: 224 North 9th Street Date of birth: 06-23-1943 Place of birth: Doylestown, PA Date/place of conviction: 07-26-1997/Sacra,mento, CA Crime for which convicted: California ; 289(A)... Full story
A beautifully painted hand saw was just one of the many items up for auction Saturday night to help former educator Ronda Freel with her medical expenses. More than $25,000 was raised during the event.... Full story
Locally, there are a few ways to give back to the community this Christmas. Two of those are the Angel tree and the Elf tree. Angel tree Names for the 2019 Senior Citizen Angel Tree are available at Bank of Thermopolis. With the amazing response to the event last year, there’s plenty excitement to share the experience with the community again. All gifts for the tree need to be wrapped and returned no later than Dec. 16, to ensure the seniors receive their gifts by Christmas. The tree is sponsored by the bank as well as Thermopolis Rehab and W...
There will be plenty of holiday greenery with the 19th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival, sponsored this year by Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and Pinnacle Bank and held at the Thermopolis Community Hall. The fundraiser benefits the Thermopolis Community Fund which provides grants for 4-H projects, the Hot Springs County Library Reading Program, the Yellowstone trip at Ralph Witters Elementary, Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department fireworks, Main Street Thermopolis and much more. Trees will be set up for decorating on Monday,...
Once the Mountain Men hit Wyoming, beards were all the rage. They’re a great protection against the cold months and now, all over the country they celebrate “No Shave November.” Smoking Waters Barber Shop knows beards are a thing around here and they decided to make sporting that “stache” or “chin brush” worthwhile with the First Beard and Mustache Competition on Friday, December 20 at the VFW. The competition will benefit the VFW’s scholarship program for a lucky local graduate and everyone is sure to have a great time. There will be several...
Steven W. Horn will be holding a book signing at Storyteller on Friday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for his new book “No Good Deed.” The mystery delves into the real life murder of a 14-year-old boy for which Tom Horn was convicted and hanged in Cheyenne in 1903. The story is told from the perspective of Glendolene Kimmell, the schoolmarm at Iron Mountain who befriended the notorious range detective. Debate continues to this day as to Horn’s guilt. Steven W. Horn is the author of the award-winning novels in the Sam Dawson Mystery Serie...
The recent visit by Senator Ogden Driskill made one thing perfectly clear. The Wyoming Legislature is now prepared to step in and make sure Hot Springs State Park thrives. Driskill’s main objective is to make Hot Springs State Park the best park in the state and he’s willing to work with the community in order to get the job done. While he said he wants us to ‘think big’, it doesn’t necessarily mean the loss of a hotel or a pool in the park. The pieces are now all in place for upgrades, whether it’s by the current owners or another entity that...
Reba Nadine Odde, 88, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where she had resided since January of 2018. Born March 2, 1931, in Thermopolis, she was the second of six children of Roy and Olevia (Thronburg) Collins. She went to grade school on Owl Creek and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1951. Reba married Martin J. Odde Jr. January 13, 1951, in Worland, Wyo. Their son, Michael J., was born November 30, 1953. in Thermopolis. Reba...
James Donald (Don) Brunk, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tues., Nov., 5, 2019, at his home in Jackson, Wyo. Born in Berkeley, Calif., on April 30, 1928, to parents Benjamin Franklin and Esther Norton Brunk, he grew up in the Bay area. Don graduated from Berkeley High School and later UC Berkeley, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and played on the Cal Bears golf team. Don joined the Navy after college and, as an Ensign, served as a Patrol Plane Commander. On August...
There was so much to choose from this year at the Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Affair at the Thermopolis Middle School that it was impossible to leave without finding something for someone on your shopping list. Folks went from the gym to the commons area to put in their bids on all kinds of wood items to benefit the People for People Backpack Program, too.... Full story
The Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Thermopolis are already working on a couple activities for December. This year there will be a Christmas Parade in Friday, Dec. 13 during the Second Friday ArtStroll. Entries will be taken until Dec. 11. Line up will be at 5:30 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6 p.m.. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Hazel n Pearls for photos. A window decorating contest will be starting Dec. 12. Those who wish to participate can contact Main Street Secretary Tracy Linko at 921-3821, or Chamber...
It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping and the Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is the perfect way to get going with that list. On Saturday, November 30, drop in to the Day’s Inn where they will be holding the Bazaar from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendors who are already planning to be there include Mary and Martha, Paparazzi, homemade craft items, homemade jewelry, Avon, Scentsy, purses, Lipsense, Lularoe, Usborne Books and many more....
Everyone is invited to have a fun evening at the Children’s Resource Center with Soup with Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Along with dinner, which starts at 5 p.m., Santa will be on hand for photos from 6 – 7 p.m. Make some Christmas memories and presents at the same time, too. Five different crafts for the family to make will be available, too, ranging in cost from free to $20 each, depending on which ones you choose. There are cardinals on a branch, a decorative Santa jar, a Christmas tree handprint potholder and even a cute Christmas bell to pic...
Everyone’s sweet tooth will be satiated at the 4th Annual Cookie and Candy Sale presented by the Community Federated Church. Just about any kind of cookie or candy you could possibly want will be available for $6 per pound. You just pick out what you want and take it home to enjoy. The sale will be held at the community hall behind the church on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m....
Practice began Monday for the 2019/20 edition of Bobcat wrestlers. Head coach Travis McDermott and his assistant Trey Ottley along with volunteers former state champion Chris Ryan and Will Farrell will be faced with the challenge of repeating the seasonal record of last year’s regional champs and 4th place state finishers. Bobcat optimism is borne on the back of returning veterans who accounted for 85 points in Casper last year. State champion Logan Cole (junior) along with runners-up Wyatt McDermott (sophomore) and Remington Ferree (junior) l...
The Bobcat boys basketball team is about ready to hit the courts for the season and head coach Shane Corpening shared his thoughts on the upcoming season. “I have very high expectations for our basketball team,” Corpening said. “We are returning three starters, a big senior class, and some key contributors from last years team. And we have a solid group of kids on our team that have put in a lot of time in the gym since the end of last years season. “I don’t want to get into predictio...
The Lady Bobcat basketball team had their first practice on Monday morning and head coach Matt McPhie is looking forward to a great season with a lot of returning talent. “We’ve got a great group of young ladies out playing this season,” McPhie said. “The team returns eight letter winners from last season including six seniors.” The seniors include Tahja Hunt, Sesi Jensen, McKenna Bomengen, Aspen Jensen, Kaylee Devries and Ashley McPhie. The team returns many of its top performers from last season as well. The team’s three leading scorers ret...
The Thermopolis Bobcat Football team ended the season with a large number of players named to the All State and All Conference teams. First team All-Conference selections were Jarron Mortimore, Riley Shaffer, Duder Harvey, Remington Ferree, Blake Williams, Cade McLean and Logan Cole. Second team All-Conference players were Jason Clouse, Oran Coyne, Logan Shumway, Jase Longwell, Roedy Farrell, Matthew Daniels and Eli McCumber. Cole, Mortimore, Harvey and Ferree were also given All State honors. Head coach Matt McPhie said, “We are proud of t...
Parents and kids had a great time competing for a turkey for their table during the annual Turkey Basketball Shoot sponsored by Hot Springs County Recreation District. Winners for 2nd-3rd grade were Lincoln and Matt McPhie with 20 points, 4th-6th grade, Brody Welch and Ryan Shaffer with 21 points and 7th-8th grade, Brailee and Jenna DeVries.... Full story
Bobcat Robotics hosted 20 teams from around the state and over 120 students for the Thermop Throwdown scrimmage Nov. 16. Nearly every team in the state was represented. All teams were able to compete in five matches each and they had a chance to test out and refine their robot designs and programming. Bobcat teams made progress on their robot designs and coding. Teams were able to go through mock judging that will be similar to the judging and interviews they experience at state tournaments and...
