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The 15th annual Christmas Tree Festival raised over $20,000 Dec. 3 for the Thermopolis Community Fund. The festival, held at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center for the second consecutive year, was well attended. Auctioneer Gary Nash was in charge of auctioning off the trees and wreaths. The bidding action was fast and furious Thursday night as community members bid on trees with titles like "Wooly Winter Wonderland" and "Have a Very Merry Bobcat Christmas." Thermopolis Hardware, Red Rock Family...
The annual Holiday Tour of Homes will be Monday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. to benefit People for People in Hot Springs County. A reception hosted by Thermopolis Middle School students and staff will be from 5:30-9 p.m. at the TMS Commons. Bring your Tour of Homes admission tickets for a chance to win door prizes. There will also be a silent auction. The tour will include the homes of Sandy and Maynard Bills, Meri Ann Rush and John Dorman, Marge Jackson and Gary Boothe, Sherry and Cory Sova,...
Tim Casey, Vice President of Architecture at the Erdman planning firm, revealed the firm's first suggestions for the Hospital Facility Master Plan during Monday night's public meeting. The presentation itself lasted only a mere fifteen minutes, while the question and answer portion consisted of an hour of pertinent questions from the audience, mostly about the plans themselves. The plans revealed were drawn from extensive analysis of the market environment in Hot Springs County, Casey said....
The Bobcat drama team brought home second place in their division during State Drama. "The students did an amazing job representing Hot Springs County with four students receiving All-State Medals" said coach Mary McGillivray. Darren Leonhardt received two medals, one for his humorous duet and one for scene design. Aressa Goodrich received a medal for costume design. Fawn Rush came home with a medal for dramatic monologue. Mikayla Lanik brought home a medal for original script. Mikayla Lanik...
The Travel and Tourism Board met for an all day session Tuesday. The first part of the day involved a work session in which many issues were addressed and resolved. At 2 p.m. the board began their regular monthly meeting. The meeting focused largely on the 3-on-3 tournament. Guests Ernie Mecca and Brandon Deromedi from the Booster Club discussed the club taking over the tournament and plans for the future. The Booster Club’s plan is to utilize the school grounds and clubs to put on the annual t...
Shane Boren was arrested for alleged driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle on Missouri Flat Road Thursday. Boren suffered only minor injuries ....
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 Thursday, Dec. 3 Responded to an accident at mile marker 117.5 Highway 20 South. Responded to an accident at 840 Missouri Flat Road. Saturday, Dec. 5 Responded to a unknown fire at 218 1/2 Warren Street. Sunday, Dec. 6 Responded to a report of smoke at 602 Shoshoni Street. Sheriff’s depar...
The trial for former Hot Springs County resident Anthony Haire began in the Wyoming Fifth Judicial District Court Monday, Dec. 7, in Worland. Haire, 32, was charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in Washakie County over events happening on April 13. Haire allegedly shot his neighbor, Jamye Don SoRelle, 58, during a dispute over a vehicle and trailer blocking a driveway. Events during the shooting escalated from verbal arguing to SoRelle allegedly being shot several times by Haire....
Eight new artists will be featured at the Second Friday ArtStroll, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m., main street Thermopolis, along with refreshments, make it and take it art ornaments and demonstrations. New artist Paul Bleicher, of Ten Sleep, has been carving cottonwood bark for the past twelve years. Because each piece of bark is unique, no two carvings are the same. All of his pieces are hand carved with a variety of knives and chisels. While Bleicher has carved many things, he tends to focus on whimsical houses, Santa’s, and fish. Sherry Stottler, of W...
‘Tis the season for Christmas programs and holiday services at local churches, and the Thermopolis Independent Record will be publishing a list of upcoming events in the December 17 issue. If your church is having 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 or mailed to us at P.O. Box 31 no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15....
The Hospital Auxiliary raised several hundred dollars during their silent auction in the lobby of the hospital with a large bevy of items to bid on....
Kelly Johnson maintains control of the ball during girls basketball practice....
by Bryan Golden Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overco...
Bruce Robinson, 72, passed away on November 18, 2015. Bruce was a disabled Veteran. He owned Robinson Cares in the community for years. A true friend to many, his hobbies were gardening, helping people and he was a great chef. He was a resident of Thermopolis for 42 years and loved living in the community. Bruce is survived by his wife Amy; children April (Colby) and Jonathan, all of Casper; sisters, Jane of Escalon and Patricia of Antioch; nephews, Bruce (Sue) and Steve (Jill) both of Calif.; a...
Elden Leroy Lawyer, 57, passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. on November 29, 2015. Elden was born December 29, 1957, in Rocky Ford, Colo. to John Henry and Ramel Mae Sorensen Lawyer. On September 22, 1979, he married Becky Jean Blakesley in Thermopolis, Wyo. Elden was a mechanic at UPS. He loved to spend his free time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors. He enjoyed water sports, camping, and motorcycles. He is survived by wife Becky Lawyer of Casper, Wyo.;...
Glenda A. Ramsey, 61, succumbed to cancer Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 9:00 p.m. She fought valiantly to the end. When her Master called, she closed her eyes and went home. Glenda was born in Billings, Mont. on March 16, 1954. She attended public schools there and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1972. She served as a short-term missionary in both Honduras and in Guatemala. She graduated from Montana Institute of the Bible with an Associate's Degree in 1976. During that time she m...
Clemens Abbott attempts to dribble past Hudson Roling during practice Monday....
The Hot Springs County Education Endowment is currently accepting community funding requests for 2016. If you or your organization has an educational project or need, please write a letter detailing the project, the cost and what your unmet need would be. HSCEE is a non-profit perpetual fund, established in 1990 and managed by a representative community group of directors. Their mission is “…to provide citizens of Hot Springs County with educational benefits and experiences…” Examples of projects they have helped to support include: Books f...
Tannen Birdsley sits on Santa's lap across from his sister Taylin, who is telling Santa all about her Christmas list during the craft fair at the VFW....
The last day to sign up for a 2015 Community Christmas Basket is Friday, Dec. 11. You can sign up at the H.O.P.E. Agency at 426 Big Horn Street. Last year, the program provided more than 100 boxes of food to families in need throughout the community with the help of volunteers, organizations and businesses in Thermopolis. Baskets will be available for pick up on Saturday, Dec. 19 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...
Sign up sheets for the Elf Tree are available at the H.O.P.E Agency at 426 Big Horn Street or the Department of Family Services at 403 Big Horn Street. Parents of children ages newborn to seventeen must have their slips signed and returned to either of the two agencies no later than December 14 to be included on the tree. The tree is on display at Storyteller. People are encouraged to pick an “Elf” from the tree. Gifts for the Elf Tree should be wrapped and the elf tag attached to the outside for identification. The last day to pick up nam...
Little Wyatt Nance gazes into Santa's eyes for the first time. Wyatt's mom, Kendra, brought him to Thermopolis Hardware on Saturday to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus....
Wrestlers are preparing for their first matches of the season when they hit the road Friday and Saturday to compete at the Powell Invitational....
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats basketball team will head to Wright for the Coal Miner's Classic this Friday, marking both the start of the 2015-2016 season as well as the first game of coach Kevin Gerber's run at the helm of the varsity team. Coach Kevin Gerber noted that his team's excitement for the beginning of the season is matched by his own anticipation: "Honestly, it's awesome," he said. This is my fifth year coaching, my first year taking over as varsity coach," he added....
The Lady Cats are heading into basketball season by gearing up for their first tournament Friday and Saturday in Glenrock. With just a few weeks of practice under their belt, Coach Cory Sova has twenty-four girls for the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. The Lady Cats lost six seniors to graduation who played a significant role for the cats last year. After getting beat in overtime in the semifinals at state last year, Sova has a plan. "We will spend the first half of the year looking...
