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At the November 14 Hot Springs County School District #1 board meeting, business manager Jessica Benefiel presented a request for the board to consider approval for a depreciation reserve expenditure. Benefiel said, “The teacherage project is progressing and has incurred expenditures of just over $500,000 as of today, November 7, 2023. This figure includes open purchase orders for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services.” She went onto explain the figure in further detail. Benefiel then stated, “On September 29, new guidance was issued to sc...
Last week, before the Thanksgiving snow storm, Elton Hurley, Archie Hurley, Zayden Hurley and Samual Schallot took advantage of the nice weather to play on the new playground equipment at the Family Park on Broadway. Over the past several months, the Town of Thermopolis has been working on updating the equipment and removing dead, diseased trees. The Town plans on planting new trees in the spring....
At the November 21 Thermopolis Town Council meeting, Town Attorney Marshall Keller presented three ordinances for the first reading. First was a water rate increase from $19.80 to $25 per month. Second was to increase the number of bar and grill liquor licenses from two to four. Third was to amend ordinance 864 to correct a typo but does not change the language meaning. No discussion was held on the ordinances. The council voted and passed the approval of all three ordinances separately. These...
Two people are facing several felony and misdemeanor drug charges after being contacted by Thermopolis Police Department (TPD) officers Devin "Dood" Jaussaud and Ryan Loving on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at approximately 9:07 p.m. Initial contact with subjects, Robert H. Hegenbart and Keeley R. Nelson Ross, was to investigate if they were camping within an enclosed trailer parked at the 8th Street Bridge "boat ramp" parking lot. Camping within town limits anywhere outside of designated campground...
At the November 21 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, Les Culliton was named as the new Hot Springs County Planner who will be replacing Bo Bowman. The commissioners held a public hearing to amend the plat of WY Lasting Legacy Subdivision and there were no comments given. The application was to take 14 lots and make them three lots. There was no checklist required. The commissioners voted and passed the approval of the subdivision. County Planner Bo Bowman presented a request for...
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, Nov. 20 12:07 p.m. Report of three cows in the area of Coyote Run. Owners were located and advised. Tuesday, Nov. 21 2:59 p.m. Agency assist for the Police Department. 4:59 p.m. Agency assist for the Po...
The November 24 house fire on Black Mountain Road claimed the home of TJ and Cassie Owsley. The house is a total loss. According to Fire Chief Mark Collins, the cause is not known at this time, but there may be an investigation into the cause. The family was out of town at the time of the fire. No people or animals were harmed. There was a shop which received some flame damage. An account has been set up at Big Horn Federal to make donations to the family....
The Holiday Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt, a fundraiser for the People for People Program, is being planned for Monday, Dec. 4 beginning at 4 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. Local residents decorate their homes for the enjoyment of the public. Theme of this year’s Scavenger Hunt will be “Inside Out”. For the cost of $6 you, your friends and family can tour around town and see the beautiful Christmas Decorations and participate in the scavenger hunt. Reception following at the Community Hall, 631 Big Horn St. Come and visit with Santa Clause while...
The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation facilitates eight outdoor recreation collaboratives convened throughout the state that bring together local community members, recreation stakeholders, businesses, conservation groups, federal and state agencies and elected officials to identify and prioritize opportunities for the growth and enhancement of outdoor recreation. The meeting for the Bighorn Basin Outdoor Recreation Collaborative (BBORC - Big Horn, Hot Springs and Washakie counties) is Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Washakie County...
Approximately 35.3% of enrolled veterans live in rural and highly rural areas, which can make it difficult to access the high-quality VA medical care they deserve. Although there may be many obstacles prohibiting these Veterans from obtaining medical care, distance and transportation are cited as being the most common. “Highly Rural” is defined as a county with a population of fewer than seven persons per square mile. Prairie Hills Transit (PHT), Spearfish, SD, has entered into a MOA with the public transportation provider in this area to hel...
Last weekend kicked off the Christmas season with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. We want to remind you of the importance of shopping local throughout the entire shopping season. Local businesses have invested in our community. They support our youth, our organizations and our fundraisers. Without your support of them, that cannot continue. Our local businesses pay local employees so when you buy local you are keeping jobs for you and your community members. You may have to shop out of town for a few items on your list, but we...
by Tom Dean, MD TV is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage(MA). What is MA and why are they doing this? First of all, a bit of history. For more than 30 years Congress has debated whether the private insurance industry could deliver Medicare benefits more efficiently than the federal government. In 2003 these efforts evolved into what is now known as Medicare Part C or, more commonly, Medicare Advantage (MA). MA plans, operated by private insurance companies, cover services provided by Parts...
by Kamryn Bouyett Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY – One of the last people to see Katheryn Ann Ferguson before she disappeared in mid-October was arraigned last week for unlawful possession of ammunition. Adam Shane Aviles Jr., 26, was arraigned on November 21 for being a felon in possession of ammunition, according to a press release from the Wyoming District Attorney’s Office. He is currently being held at the Big Horn County detention center and will remain in custody pending a trial that is set for January 22. If con...
Bobcat Jessen Basse was named to the 2023 Wyoming Coaches Association All-State Football list. Hot Springs Health employees: Paula Witt, Hayly Sayler, Kim Clemetson, Gina Cuprak, Connie Hart, Patty Hackleman and Jennifer Ogle completed the course offered by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring. The purpose of the program is to improve knowledge, interpretation and skills in fetal heart monitoring. Hot Springs Health employees: Chris Bentley, Hayly Sayler and Lindsay S...
Our loving brother, Terry “Buster” Lackey passed away in Billings, Mont., on November 3, 2023. Terry was born to parents Bob and Ruby Lackey in Wichita Falls, Texas, on January 28,1961. The family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where he remained, making Thermopolis his forever home. Buster will be missed by his siblings, family and friends. He is remembered as a “real sweetheart”. He leaves behind sisters, Sherry Tervo and and Brenda Burgess; and brothers, Danny, Marty and Bryan Lackey. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Teddy and Keri; l...
Sarah Lucinda Stanley, 85, passed away at Washakie Medical Center on November 10, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1938 to William Orlen and Sarah Lucinda (Byington) Sizemore in Fallon, Nevada. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time....
The Historical Society/Pioneer Association Annual Christmas Dinner will be this Sunday, December 3, at the Hot Springs County Senior Center. Doors will open at noon and they plan to start serving at 12:30 p.m. Meat, potatoes, rolls and drinks will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share. Also, remember to bring your own table service. The event is open to members only, but you can sign up at the dinner. For more information, call 864-2678 or 921-1551....
The Hot Springs County High School Student Council attended the 67th Annual Convention of the Wyoming Association of Student Councils (WASC), held in Gillete on November 13 and 14. The HSCHS Delegation was comprised of twelve members of the Student Council. Council Members were accompanied by their Advisor, London Jenks, who is a past recipient of the Advisor of the Year Award (2019). WASC annually holds a convention at which student council members gather from across the state to present, and to discuss their school’s student council p...
Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE) has announced opportunities for members of the community to support students and teachers during the Christmas season. A teacher Christmas tree is located just inside the front entrance of RWE through December 19. Teachers will hang ornaments on the tree with ideas for classroom items they need. Parents, guardians, students and community members may select an ornament from the tree and bring the gift to the office during school hours before December 19. Another event being planned by RWE is The Annual Christmas...
Robotics team members recently hosted a scrimmage competition at the Hot Springs County High School gym. Jadeth Elder and Teancum Gevas discuss their robot with Advisor London Jenks. Coverage of future events will be published in the IR....
The Hot Springs County 4-H program held its Achievement Night on November 18. Awards were handed out to members and citizens after attendees were treated to a taco bar for dinner. For Gold Member Recognition, the member has at least one leadership experience, documented specific goals with knowledge and skills gained, has participated in at least one community service activity, participated in club and county activities, and wrote a summary of their 4-H year. The gold members are Cooper Agar,...
