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This past Thursday brought with it many reasons to be thankful, and one of those was the unusually high temperatures seen in the area for the day and leading into the weekend. Tim Troutman, the warning coordination meteorologist from the national Weather Service office in Riverton, said data was not used directly from Thermopolis, but readings from nine miles northeast of town showed a high temperature of 69 degrees, a record high and a temperature that’s 23 degrees above the norm. There was a... Full story
Monday and Tuesday, Thermopolis was home to a meeting of the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs. Senate District 20 representative Wyatt Agar noted the interim committees meet three times, and each meeting lasts two days, essentially providing six days to discuss the various bill drafts and choose those they plan to pass or sponsor. Agar, who was only able to attend the meeting Monday morning due to other obligations, requested discussion regarding the draft bill 18LSO-0151...
The Hot Springs County Commissioners had a short meeting last week, covering a bid opening and a contract as well as discussing an offer regarding Title 25. The commissioners opened the bids for a drain project that will be done in conjunction with the roofing project at the Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center. The project will require removal of some cement near the north side of the building as well as some of the asphalt in the north parking lot. A drain will then be installed that will...
Joshua Hoyer was fined $5,000 and sentenced to 2-4 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent. In August, he agreed to plead guilty to the charge in exchange for dismissal of charges of possession of methamphetamine and delivery. The State of Wyoming, as part of the agreement, would not argue for a sentence of more than 5-8 years. The charge to which Hoyer pled stems from a Dec. 4, 2016, incident during which he was contacted by Autumn Boyle, who asked him to obtain...
Brennen Cornwell gets an up close visit with Santa Claus with a bit of help from his dad, Tanner, while grandpa Pat grabs a photo of the memorable event. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with plenty of families during a stop downtown on Saturday....
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 Monday, Nov 20 11:59 a.m. Report of a theft. The matter is under investigation. 4:30 p.m. Request for a deputy for a civil standby. The deputy was not needed. 5:35 p.m. Shawna Stubbs was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Tuesday, Nov. 21 10:39 a.m. Report of a...
Monday afternoon saw an additional two sentencings in Hot Springs District Court. Arthur Grieve was sentenced to a total seven years supervised probation and five years unsupervised probation in three cases against him. In the first case, Grieve previously pleaded guilty to a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 4-6 years in prison on the charge, though that sentence was suspended for seven years supervised probation. In the second case,...
A pair of events Hot Springs County residents look forward to each Holiday season is the Tour of Homes and the Festival of Trees. This year, they’re shaking things up a little, changing the Tour of Homes to a Tour of Tiny Campers which will be on display downtown on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. The campers will be set up on Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth Street. Each one is decorated by volunteers and you’ll be able to take a peek inside each one that evening. Along with the cam...
Sherry Brunson used to come to Thermopolis to visit and fell in love with our little town. Now she has made the permanent move from Oregon and with 35 years of experience in the healthcare field, she is now offering home health and hospice care. If you have a loved one at home that you are caring for, Brunson offers respite care as well as shopping, housekeeping, helping with showers or doctors appointments and even pet care. “I am dedicated to this,” she said. “I do it from the heart.” Brunson brought her fur-family with her, Cosmo, Cramer...
The fall cinnamon roll fundraiser at the Hot Springs County Senior Center wrapped up earlier this month, and director, Lisa Pierce, said it went amazingly well and a total of 219 dozen rolls were sold. The total is up from 209 dozen at this time a year ago. The money brought in from the sales totals about $4,000, Pierce said, which will go to keeping the doors open and the lights on at the center. She further explained the state and federal grants they apply for require matching funds, and the m...
A traditional holiday display usually has at least one Nativity scene, but this year, you will have the opportunity to view over 500 Nativity scenes from around the world at two different venues. On Friday, Dec. 8, you can enjoy Nativity displays from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum as part of the Second Friday ArtStroll. There will be musical performances by members of the community and a live Nativity scene as well. On Dec. 9 and 10, you can enjoy more than 500 Creches from around the world at the Federated Community Church from...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society, Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Museum staff, board and volunteers will have their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center, with a gathering at 12:15 p.m. and the meal at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some food and fellowship. Meat and drink will be provided, and those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish of dessert, vegetable or salad. Attendees should also bring their own table service....
Snow Queen Stormy Cox and King Jared Little visited downtown Saturday evening. In addition to taking pictures with the Clauses, the royalty distributed gift bags to children who came to sit with Santa and give him their wish lists....
With the Holidays upon us these next few weeks will be filled with Christmas parties, lots of delicious goodies, concerts, craft fairs, celebrations, travel, family and fun. There is so much going on between buying and wrapping presents to baking cookies into the wee hours of the morning that we sometimes forget to slow down and take a little time for ourselves during the Holidays. No doubt, this time of year is stressful for everyone, but every now and then stop, take a deep breath, and relax. Stand back and look at that beautiful Christmas...
With the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having recently, it’s left plenty of opportunity for me to take the kiddos out and about. This past weekend, of course, we had to hit the downtown for their visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The Clauses arrived in a spectacular fashion aboard a vehicle from the Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department, lights flashing and an eager crowd waiting on the sidewalk to welcome them. Of course, the figure of Santa can be a bit overwhelming. My own kids shied beh...
Occasionally thoughts more profound than, “What’s for dinner?” and , “Are you washing clothes tomorrow?” cross my mind. I visualize happenings such as running into an acquaintance who asks, “What do you think about eternity?” or, “What are we going to do about the at-risk dams around the country?” It’s at times like these that I remove my glasses, making sure I point at least one bow at the person who would dare ask such a question on a nice fall day, and reply, “Now there’s a question for one to ponder.” I do that in hopes that by the time I w...
Clay Little, 57, was taken home by the Lord on November 23, 2017, at his home in Thermopolis surrounded by his wife and children following a two and half year battle with melanoma. He was born in Green Bay, Wis. to Curtis and Marlys Little. While attending Thermopolis High School, he began working as a taxidermist with Dan Herring, continuing there for 14 years and developing his love of taxidermy. He met his wife Susan (Anderson) Little in Thermopolis and they were married in 1994 at the First Baptist Church. Clay was an avid hunter and... Full story
Walter Stanley Glon Jr, 70, of Thermopolis, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Born March 11, 1947, and raised in Mishawak, Ind., he was one of two children of Walter and Sophie (Gaddey) Glon. In 1967 Walt married Susan Cruz and the couple raised four daughters. They were married for 32 years. He then married Roxie Glon and continued to live in Green River, Wyo., for several years until Roxie passed away in 2007. On November 18, 2008, Walt married Deanna "Dee" Goodman and lived in Thermopoli... Full story
We’ve been pretty fortunate to be nearly through November and just a single snowstorm on the books, but that isn’t going to hold for long. With winter, pet owners need to think about keeping their dogs, cats and other furry family members safe and warm. Just because they sport their own fur coat does not mean they aren’t susceptible to the cold. Just like people, pets’ tolerance to the cold can vary from pet to pet, based on their coat, their body fat stores and even their overall health. You may need to shorten the length of their walks o...
Suzanne Samelson, President of Main Street Thermopolis presents the 2016 historic building ornament to Jeanne and Dean Waltz, owners of Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant. The ornament, number two in the series, depicts the Thermopolis Steam Laundry building which now houses Las Fuentes. Samelson presents the 2017 historic building ornament to Mike Messenger and Bobbi Overfield, of Messenger & Overfield. The ornament, number three in the series, depicts Herard's Pharmacy. The firm has been located...
The Thermopolis Boys Basketball team has hit the court to begin practices and are looking forward to the upcoming season. Coach Kevin Gerber stated, "I am very blessed to be having my assistant coach joining me again this year in Ryan Shaffer. He has been a huge help with off season workouts and camps and planning for the upcoming year. I would not be even close to where I am today preparing for the season if he was not helping me out. We had a lot of boys participating in off season workouts...
Hot Springs County High School’s Lady Bobcat basketball team is gearing up for the start of their season. Although official practices just began on Monday, head coach Cory Sova said they have had about 15 open gym times in the past three or four weeks and have had excellent attendance at each one. “Our girls are really excited to get started,” Sova said. “Every day we literally have to kick the girls out of the gym when its time to call it a day. I commend them for their efforts.” As of this w...
The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club is headed to State Drama in Casper this week, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. They will present designs and acting pieces for judges from around the country. “The students have worked very hard to get ready for State,” director Mary McGillivray said. “That includes adjusting to the new rules for State this year.” The Wyoming Educators of Secondary Theatre, the group who hosts State Drama, and the Wyoming Thespian Chapter have aligned the rules with the Int...
This month, students in Thermopolis FFA travelled to Douglas for a two-day conference. While some attended the Finding Inspiration Reaching Excellence (FIRE) conference, others attended the Chapter Presidents Conference. While FIRE presents leadership workshops and helps students get the most from FFA, CPC focuses on helping students be more effective leaders for their local chapters. Both events provide opportunity for local FFA students to meet and work with students from around the state....
The final date for signups for the 2017 Community Christmas Baskets will be Friday, Dec. 8. Sign ups are held at the H.O.P.E. Agency, 426 Big Horn, or at the Help Center at Common Ground, Fifth and Arapahoe, noon-3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Pickup and delivery of the baskets will be Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 642 Arapahoe. Non-perishable food donations for the baskets can be left at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church entry, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations can also be made to “Chr...
