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There will be a new face in the Hot Springs County Assessor’s office soon as County Assessor Shelley Deromedi put in her retirement notice to the County Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Hot Springs County since 1986,” Deromedi said, “and to work with the various Boards of County Commissioners for the betterment of our county. I am extremely proud of the quality of work that we have done during my association with the Assesso...
The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club had an amazing weekend at State Drama in Casper last week. "They worked so hard and I received so many comments about how talented, respectful, compassionate, and responsible my students were," said Drama coach Mary McGillivray. The one act play "Flowers for Algernon" took first place in the Proscenium category over all schools in the category. With that honor, the Bobcats were featured on KTWO-TV, with interviews with McGillivray and Tyler Kay over... Full story
A two-hour closure of U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Wind River Canyon is intended to help a contractor successfully and safely bring a large rock off the canyon wall to the edge of the highway. Wyoming Department of Transportation geologists have determined that the large rock needs to be removed from the rock wall prior to winter near the Fremont-Hot Springs county line. "The two-hour highway closure is scheduled between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting," said WYDOT resident engineer Kaia Tharp of Thermopolis. "Leaving the...
Tuesday evening, Thermopolis Town Council approved new franchise agreements with RT Communications and Wyoming Gas. The agreements are for 10 years, and each franchise saw an increase in the percentage they pay to the town. While previous agreements saw both utilities paying two percent of their gross revenue, under the new agreements RT will pay five percent and Wyoming Gas will pay 3.5 percent. The figures were suggested at a previous board meeting to match other franchises, as Charter pays...
Sheriff's Deputy Jerimie Kraushaar and Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Gordon unwrap a rough-legged hawk they rescued from the side of the road north of town. Gordon had seen the bird and turned around to check on it, noticing it didn't fly away as he approached. He and Kraushaar nabbed the bird in a blanket and it was transported to a local vet before being taken to Cody for rehabilitation. Kraushaar said the hawk is dong fine and is expected to make a full recovery....
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. 28 6:29 p.m. Report of two missing dogs in the buffalo pasture. The dogs eventually found their way home. Wednesday, Nov. 29 10:30 a.m. A pair of sunglasses were found in the Law Enforcement Center lobby and turned in. 7:09 p.m. Report of suspicious activi...
The 18-year old son of a local teacher has been missing since November 29. Kyle Ryan Burton, son of Ralph Witters Elementary teacher Ashlee Burton and her husband, Gerry, was last seen in the River Heights/Logan, Utah area. It is believed he may be hiking back to his home in Lovell, but left without a coat or his cell phone. He likes the outdoors and camping. Burton stands 5’10” with brown hair and blue eyes. He weighs 210 pounds and has a surgery scar on his left knee. The disappearance of the...
The Second Friday ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis this weekend, themed as “Hometown Holiday”, salutes the way Thermopolis celebrates this special time of year. There will be artists showing and selling their creations at businesses from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday. Still Strolling Saturday continues on Saturday during regular business hours. In addition to Smoking Waters Art Guild’s ArtStroll, several other community organizations have partnered on special events which will run all day long and into the evening on Saturday. This month’s ArtStro...
Part of the joy of the holidays is the music that goes along with it, and this week kicks off the first of the series of Christmas concerts at Thermopolis’ schools. Tonight (Thursday, Dec. 7) the 5th – 12th grade band students will be showcasing the very hard work they have put into this year’s Holiday Concert. The concert will be held in the auditorium beginning at 7 p.m., and will include performances by the 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7th and 8th grade band as well as the high school conc...
Josh Schmidt, a veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services in Wyoming cities through December. Schmidt is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans claims or VA healthcare. He can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Schmidt will be available in Thermopolis on Thursday, Dec. 7, noon-2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and on Thursday, Dec. 14, n...
Confetti flew after the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Maverik store. Left, Mayor Mike Mortimore, along with store manager Amy Jacobsen and assistant to the mayor Fred Crosby, enjoy the moment....
This time of year, it seems, just naturally comes with plenty of bustling activity. Whether it’s shopping for all of the people on your holiday list, getting the tree and decorations put up and just getting the house ready for guests. If the snow didn’t do it for you, this second December weekend in Thermopolis there’s plenty of activities to keep you busy and get you into the spirit of the season. The downtown is going to be bustling with activities involving trees, chili, cookies, campers and more, and you can also stop in at the high schoo...
The governor of the great state of Wyoming, Matthew H. Mead, has proclaimed that Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 be designated 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 the area bring to the children’s attention what happened at Pearl Harbor and that it was the first d...
I am perpetually amazed at the talent that abounds in the children of Thermopolis. Not just amazed, but incredibly proud, too. All you have to do is attend a concert or a play or dance performance and you’ll know what I mean. Take our Drama Club, for example. These kids went to the state competition in Casper last weekend and rocked the boards. Not only did they present the best proscenium performance in the state, they brought home a majority of the All State titles, too. Reminds me of the i...
Betty June Hawkins, 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at her home in Thermopolis after a short bout of pancreatic cancer. Born June 2, 1939, in Lewiston, Ill., she was the daughter of Clyde and Myrtle (Cluney) Pomeroy. After high school she attended college earning her RN degree. Adventuresome, she headed to Wyoming and accepted a job at the Thermopolis Hospital. She then was employed by Dr. Benjamin Gitlitz until his untimely death. She then worked at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. From... Full story
Larry C. Larson, 80, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at his residence in Thermopolis after a lengthy illness. Born October 6, 1937, in Newcastle, Wyo., he was the son of Lawrence and Goldie (Harrod) Larson. After high school he joined the US Navy in January of 1957, serving until 1959. On November 4, 1960, he married Jo Ann McNett in Chadron, Neb. The couple raised two sons. Larry's occupation as an electrical lineman included living in Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming. Moving to Thermopolis... Full story
F.D. Allen, 82, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at his residence in Hot Springs County. Born March 22, 1935, in Wheeler, Mich., he was one of five children of Chet and Bernice (Spiece) Allen. On July 4, 1953 he married Norma Feltman in St. Louis, Mich. The couple lived in Michigan raising their five children. F.D. was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers in Michigan until retirement in 1982. The couple moved to Thermopolis where they purchased the Coachman Motel and the Enderly farm the following year. After... Full story
Mary A. Rupp, 78, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Laurel, Mont. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at The Rock Church in Laurel. Reception will follow. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Well, we’ve officially had a couple of big snows in town, with the occasional power outage no less, and with each the Town of Thermopolis and Wyoming Department of Transportation has been busy keeping our streets and highways clear. But just as important is the responsibility residents have of clearing their sidewalks and drives. Under Ordinance 7-513 of the Town Code, people have 72 hours, or three days, of each snowfall to remove any snow that may render the public sidewalk unusable or hazardous. Those who do not could be found guilty of a mi...
If you’re in the mood for a little something sweet but just don’t have the time this year to do all that Holiday baking, you’re in luck. This Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m., you have the opportunity to purchase homemade Christmas cookies and candies at the Federated Community Church. All of the goodies will be laid out in the basement of the church for purchase....
On Saturday, Dec. 9 at Storyteller, people will have the opportunity to meet Talton Weber, author of “Plain People.” The author will be at the business from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., and the book will be available for purchase. “Plain People” contains 10 prize-winning short stories about the Old Order Amish....
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment is currently accepting community requests for funds for 2018. If yo or your organization has an educational project or need, go to their website and complete the request form or write a letter detailing the request, the purpose for the funding, the amount you are requesting and information on other fund-raising. Requests for the funds must me received by January 1, 2018. The website for the Education Endowment is hotspringsendowment.org. Their mailing address is Hot Springs County Education Endowment...
A Bighorn Sheep wandered into Hot Springs State Park around 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. A motorist reported the sheep came off the end of T-Hill, went across Highway 20 and then dropped over an embankment to the railroad tracks. He headed south along the tracks coming out near the Swinging Bridge then headed back north along the railroad tracks. Another motorist saw the Bighorn sheep again crossing Highway 20 around 3:30 p.m. the same day. Wyoming Game and Fish officials were n...
For the first time in many years the 2017-18 Bobcat wrestlers enter a season with a balanced collection of athletes from the four years of HSCHS. Seniors Cullen Becher, Koy Myers, Austin Weaver and Andrew Yarbrough will lead this edition of the Bobcats into a year filled with both promise and challenges. Juniors Jeffrey VanAntwerp, Jonathan Harvey, Austin Ireland and Chase White bring to the team a solid year of seasoning and look to be a force to be reckoned with by the end of the season going... Full story
This past week, Thermopolis Middle School Wrestling competed at a triangular against Cody and Powell in Worland on Thursday, Nov. 30, and the Spartan Invitational at Riverton on Saturday, Dec. 2. Coach Toby Emery stated, “We had a great weekend of wrestling overall. The boys really performed well and had a successful showing. Of the fourteen teams competing at the Spartan Invite in Riverton, we placed 11th overall and had six individual wrestlers place in the top six. Four wrestlers made the f...
