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Jerome Dunks was sentenced to 2.5 to four years in the penitentiary for a felony of wrongful receiving, concealing or disposing of property. Hot Springs District Court Judge Robert E. Skar additionally sentenced Dunks to 180 days on each misdemeanor of fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, and interference with an officer, served concurrently with each other and with the felony. Dunks and Samantha Messick were arrested June 30 after a lengthy chase in Thermopolis involving several... Full story
Though it’s a blessing for some and a burden for others, the snow is on its way and most of the country got an early taste of winter a couple weeks back. Of course, with the snow comes the necessity of clearing the streets. Thermopolis Public Works Director Ernie Slagle said “in the heat of the battle,” while it’s still snowing, the top priority is the highways. That means from Broadway west to the historical marker, Sixth Street south to just past the Children’s Resource Center, all the way u...
During the Holidays we're snuggled comfortably on our couch with our warm, fuzzy slippers and favorite cup of hot chocolate, surrounded by family and friends. Presents are wrapped in sparkly paper, sitting beneath our tree filled with shiny ornaments and bright lights. Sometime in the 1990's a program was begun to help the families who may not have all the Christmas blessings we're afforded. The Angel Tree was born. Throughout the years the Angel Tree, which has now become the Elf Tree, has...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire department Friday, November 25 10:16 p.m. Smoke investigated in the 400 block of Arapahoe. Monday, November 28 5:16 p.m. Structure fire on East Sunnyside. The call later turned out to be a false alarm. Sheriff’s office Monday, November 21 1:53 p.m. Report from mile marker 47 on Highway 120 of a...
Monday in Hot Springs District Court, Judge Robert E. Skar sentenced John Baker to a term of three to four years in the state penitentiary. However, that sentence was suspended on a split sentence, resulting instead of Baker’s sentence of one year in the county jail. The sentence is on a charge of felony endangering a child, and would be reduced should Baker attend an inpatient treatment program. Following any jail time, Baker will be on three years supervised probation. He was also fined $...
The Annual Thermopolis Festival of Trees is set for Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Everyone is invited to come have dinner at 6 p.m. and then remain for the auction that begins at 6:30. All proceeds from the festival are donated to the Thermopolis Community Fund, which helps various organizations throughout the year. Some of last year’s $18,000 proceeds were given to organizations like the Cowboy Rendezvous Rodeo, Children’s Resource Center, Main Street Thermopolis, the Sen...
Have you done some fall cleaning and find you have a lot of clothing items in your closet that you’re just never going to wear again? All of those used clothing items can be brought to the upcoming clothing drive at Hot Springs County High School. The clothing may be dropped off at the high school before Dec. 7 with the clothing give-away to be held on Dec. 12 and 13. From 4-6 p.m., anyone may come and get free clothing with no limit on the items you may take. All sizes of clean, gently used i...
Are you still looking for that unique gift for that special friend or family member? Well, look no further than the Last Minute Santa Shopping event at the VFW on Saturday, Dec. 3. Presented by Alpha Phi Sorority, from 9 a.m. til 2 p.m., you’re bound to find something among their 31 tables of vendors, with everything from baked goods to vintage items and everything in between. There will be jewelry, Scentsy, crafts of all kinds and chicken and noodles with a roll and brownie for lunch if you g...
“While visions of Sugar Plums danced in their heads.” The Hot Springs County Dance program will be presenting a holiday performance on Friday, Dec. 2 in the school auditorium. Starting at 7 p.m., you will be delighted with the dancers, ages three-years old and up, as they perform tap dances, jazz, ballet, ballroom and even hip-hop. Everyone is invited to join them for dancing, live music and fun. The performance is free, however donations will be accepted to benefit the kids’ dance class schol...
‘Tis the season for Christmas programs and holiday services at local churches, and the Thermopolis Independent Record would like to publish a list of events. If your church will have a Christmas program or holiday service, please call the Independent Record at 864-2328 with the information. Service and program information can also be emailed to news@thermopir.com, faxed to our office at 864-5711 or mailed to us at P.O. Box 31. We must have the program or service information no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12....
Signups for the 2016 Community Christmas Baskets are going on now at the H.O.P.E. Agency, 426 Big Horn, and The Help Center, Fifth and Arapahoe. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Dec. 9 with pickup of the baskets on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 642 Arapahoe. Nonperishable food donations may be left in the entryway at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe, marked “Christmas Baskets.” Monetary donations may be sent to Christmas Baskets, P.O. Box 950, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Vol...
Hot Springs County and residents around the state with Medicare should check their health and drug coverage for 2017. Medicare’s open enrollment period lasts until Dec. 7. The open enrollment period is the best time to make sure your health and drug plans still meet your individual needs, especially if you have had any changes in your health. Medicare’s website – www.medicare.gov – has the best tool for helping you narrow your search for a new health or drug plan. Along with using Medicare.gov, you can call Medicare’s toll-free help line at 1...
A lot of people are angry. Some of that is caused by fear of the unknown and of what will become of our families and friends as we head into a new political era. It’s natural to fear what we don’t know and to be angry at what we cannot understand. And we’re sorry to say that we in the media shoulder much of the blame. If you peruse the national headlines you’re not likely to find much of anything along the lines of news. Most of what our national media covers these days is nothing more than speculation. Those things once relegated to a few pag...
The day before Thanksgiving, we were involved in an accident just a few miles north of Thermopolis. Our rental car hit a deer and the side airbags deployed. We are all from Wyoming originally and were coming home to see our mother/ grandma for Thanksgiving. We’d planned a road trip from the Denver airport “for old time’s sake,” as when the “girls” (now women on either side of 40) were little, we spent lots of time together. Now all four of us live in different states. After we hit the deer, what had been a wonderful day of reminiscing...
The Governor of the great state of Wyoming, Matthew H. Mead, has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It is earnestly recommended by the few remaining veterans in Wyoming of the attack on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, that we all honor the many heroes that fell that day at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the many that were wounded. It is also requested by the same surviving veterans that all school teachers in this area bring to the children’s attention what happened at Pearl Harbor and that is was the first day of WWII. For more i...
Do you have that one person on your Christmas list that is impossible to buy for? You know, the one who already has everything or is so picky about what they have that you finally give up and just give them a gift card? Yeah, we’ve all got one. Me, I’m pretty easy to buy for. No matter what my kids have bought me for Christmas, I’ve always loved it, even if it was just a drawing they did or the requisite colored macaroni necklace. The snub-nosed .38 and mop I got for Mother’s Day from my ex w...
With our nights getting longer and colder, this gives me an excuse to watch my favorite movies that take place in our state, feature our state or include themes about Wyoming. Here is my list of favorites: Most recently, the best movie of the year according to the Academy Awards was The Revenant, which has over-riding Wyoming themes with much of it filmed as if it were here. A very cold, wintry Wyoming was depicted. Other western movies dominate these selections. In Hollywood jargon, cowboy movies were often called “oaters.” Most of these on th...
Wesley "Wes" Wayne Leech, 50, passed away suddenly November 26, 2016, at his residence in Hot Springs County following a long-term illness. Born October 11, 1966, in Worland, Wyo., he was the son of Jerome and Sandra (Corley) Leech. He spent most of his life as a ranch hand working for various ranchers in the area. Wes loved the mountains, hunting, fishing and spending time at his grandparent's ranch on Owl Creek. He is survived by his father, "Jerry" of Lovell, Wyo.; sister, Melodi (Tim)...
NALCO Champion, one of the oil field businesses here in Hot Springs County, will be having a food drive on Saturday, Dec. 10. The company wanted to do some type of community based project this Holiday season and decided a food drive would reach those who needed a little extra help. You may drop your non-perishable food items at their office at 169 Highway 20 South from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The office can be found between Exxon Southside and the Department of Transportation office. All items gathered will be donated to the food bank at Risen...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society, Pioneer Association and Hot Springs County Museum Board, staff and volunteers are holding their annual Christmas Dinner Sunday, Dec. 4. Please bring a potluck dish such as dessert, vegetable or salad. Also bring your own table service. Historical Society memberships will be available. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship. For time, place and other information, contact Barb Vietti at 921-1551 or Ray Shaffer at 864-2678....
Did you have a teacher in the Hot Springs County School District that made an impact on your life? Did they encourage you to choose a particular career or life path? If so, please share with us at the Independent Record for an upcoming feature. Email a short explanation of which teacher, your graduation year and the impact they had on your life to reporter1@thermopir.com. You may also bring it to our office at 431 Broadway or mail to PO Box 31, Thermopolis, WY 82443....
The Holiday spirit is never in short supply with all the concerts and programs going on in Thermopolis during the month of December. Kick off the musical memories on Tuesday, Dec. 6 with the Thermopolis Middle School concert. It will be in the auditorium beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy the high school band and choir’s Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 8, also in the auditorium. Music begins at 7 p.m. The Risen Son Christian School will be having their concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Their program will be held at the church at 342 A...
With just a few games left on their schedules, coaches for the Thermopolis Middle School basketball teams spoke about the 2016 season. Shane Corpening, the coach for the eighth grade boys, said the improvement through the season has been great to see. He wished he could've taped the boys at their first and last practices to show them how much they've changed. One of the biggest improvements Corpening's seen with the "A" team is with offensive fundamentals. "Honestly, at the beginning of the...
The Hot Springs Recreation District Turkey Hoop Shoot has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8 at the armory. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with the event starting at 7 p.m. Parent participation is required. Children second grade through age 15 can participate. The fee is a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Holiday Baskets program. First place contestants will win a turkey. For more information call the Recreation Office at 864-3767....
About 90 boys are taking to the court Monday nights at Thermopolis Middle School, as part of the Hot Springs County Recreation Department's basketball season, which began Nov. 14. Brad Morrison and Jolynn Collins with the department spoke on the program. There are about 30 boys in grades 5 and 6, coached by Cameron Simeral and Jason Weyer; 20 in grades 3 and 4, coached by Travis Bomengen and Dan Webber; and about 40 in K-2 coached by Morrison. Something the coaches have been doing well,...
