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GDA Engineers met with the Hot Springs County Commissioners on Tuesday to talk about the short term and long term plans for the former airport. Dusty Spomer with GDA said the short term items are mostly demolition and improvements whereas many of the long term items should be included in a prospectus that could be offered to potential developers. Spomer suggested a 3D rendering or conceptual drawing of what could be done with the area would be something to visually catch a potential...
Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council approved its audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Prior to the town’s approval of the audit, Mayor Mike Mortimore noted council had received the audit previously and had time to look it over. Mortimore also commended the work done by Koerwitz, Michel, Wright and Associates in completing the audit. Michael Wright reported to council regarding the audit, noting one finding that has shown up in the past and will continue to in the future. He f...
The Christmas season with special church programs and services has arrived. The area schedule includes: Community Federated Church, Sixth and Big Horn – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Candlelight service, 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 310 S. Sixth – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service combined with a Christmas musical, 10:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 642 Arapahoe – Dec. 24, regular Sunday service, 9 a.m.; Candlelight service, 10 p.m. Living Waters Assembly of God,... Full story
For those who find themselves the victims of any crime, it can be hard to know what to do next. The Hot Springs County Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Program can provide assistance in those cases. Victim witness coordinator, Ranae Baldes said the program, which began around 1990, is for the victim of any crime in Hot Springs County, but also can be used by victims outside the county. It can help those victims navigate the judicial system, she said, to make sure of their victims’ rights. “We...
There was plenty of action on the auditorium stage Thursday, Dec. 14, for the annual Ralph Witters Elementary Christmas program. Grades K-4 sang several traditional songs as well as some that are lesser known and a few silly numbers. All students took the stage at the end of the program for a rousing rendition of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas." Among the singers were Peyton Reese, Taylin Birdsley, Dayton Basse, Billie Jo Macie, Briar Lahoe, Kaydence Larson and Misty Flowers....
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 Thursday, Dec. 14 10:48 a.m. A property damage accident was called in about six miles south of town. A deputy responded and could not locate any indication of an accident. 11:24 a.m. Report of a subject who fell on some ice and needed a lift assist. 12:12 p.m. Female...
A semi struck one of the decorative light poles along Sixth Street at about 4:40 p.m. Monday. Information was collected from the truck driver, Levi G. Tackett of Las Vegas, to charge the vehicle insurance for the pole. The poles cost over $3,000 to replace, and about three to five are damaged each year....
The Fountain of Youth Inn has a new business right inside it front doors, as the Copper Rooster Diner officially opened its doors on Friday, Dec. 8. Dottie Pahl, who owns the hotel with Jeff Pahl, said they felt the restaurant would complete the hotel theme and experience for their patrons, and would be something for the public to enjoy as well. The diner serves breakfast all day, as well as hot sandwiches, soups, salads and homemade daily specials. Desserts include malts, shakes and homemade...
"I'll tell you right now, this is a great place. I hope they don't ding it up," Jerry Schlager said, speaking to the recent talk of possibly privatizing The Pioneer Home. Schlager was born in Scottsbluff, Neb. in 1935. His grandparents lived there, he said, so that's where he was born, before going home to Hawk Springs with his parents. In 1942, the family moved to Torrington, then on to Casper in 1949. He explained his father, Walter, was a farmer and had just bought a different place....
The UW Alumni Association is hosting a Football Watch Party, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. People are invited to come watch the famous Idaho Potato Bowl featuring Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, at Thermopolis Liquors, 625 South 6th. For more information about the event, contact the UW Alumni Association at 307-766-4166 or email cprice6@uwyo.edu... Full story
People for People will be hosting a free Christmas dinner at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Christmas day, from noon until 2 p.m. The traditional meal, just like their Thanksgiving feast, is open to everyone to come, sit, have some dinner and conversation for a couple of hours Christmas day. There will be ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, a variety of side dishes and salads as well as rolls, dessert and coffee or punch. Perhaps you’re alone this Christmas or you just don’t feel like cooking, no matter the circumstances you are welcome to joi... Full story
Christine Harvey, Sandra Drumheller and Mark Monreal provided some Christmas melodies at The Pioneer Home. Residents were invited to sing and play along with Jingle Bells....
It is that “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” when the air is crisp and cold, children are out of school and families and friends gather ‘round the table to feast on “roast beast,” fudge and divinity and all the egg nog you can drink. There is still that last minute shopping to get done and don’t forget you need one more trip to the grocery store, just to be sure you have everything. Batteries. Carols are for singing, bells are for ringing, snowmen for making and, of course, a trip down the hill on that new sled. This is a time when memories ar...
The final weeks of the year are finally here. If you’re on the ball, you’ve got those holiday presents all ready to go and under the tree, any travel plans set out, the halls decked and the menu planned. Or, if you’re more like me, you’re still scrambling to find those final perfect gifts, and wondering why you just didn’t decide to send gift cards and family pictures to everyone instead. And don’t even get me started on wrapping. It’ll be a Christmas miracle if I can locate all the spots I’v...
Richard L."Dick" "Rich" Evans, 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a short illness. Born in Casper, Wyo., October 30, 1925, he was one of six children of Lola R. and Lucille (Wilgus) Evans. After attending Natrona County High School he enlisted at age 17 in the US Navy. He served in WW II along with his two older brothers. Returning to Casper after his honorable discharge in 1946, he met Margueritte "Marge" Anderson and they... Full story
Beverly E. Sessions, 65, of Riverton and former resident of Thermopolis, Wyo., died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Sagewest Health Care in Riverton. Beverly Elaine Bain was born August 23, 1952, in Thermopolis to Bryson Edward and Eula Belle (Longwell) Bain. She grew up and attended school in Thermopolis. She married Phillip Sessions. Together the couple had one daughter Brandi. The couple later divorced. Beverly lived the majority of her life in Thermopolis having worked at the Canyon Hills Manor and the Wyoming Pioneer Home where she made many... Full story
Mary Anna Gill Rupp was born February 6, 1939, to Theodore and Hazel Gill in Apollo, Pa. She was her daddy’s special shadow, especially in the strawberry patch. She always had rosy cheeks and a cheery smile. Our beloved “Strawberry Mary”. In 1959, Mary went on a blind date and met George Rupp while he was home on leave. September 16, 1961, they were married. September of this year they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Mary and George moved west and lived in Denver, Colo., Fort Peck, Mont., Seminoe, Wyo., and eventually Thermopolis, Wyo. They... Full story
Jerry R. Page, 72, of Basin, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2017, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. No Services will be held. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Errol Dallas Workman Sr., 77, passed away on December 18, 2017, in Lovell, Wyo., of causes incident to age. Errol was born on April 5, 1940, in Lovell, Wyo., the youngest of 11 children born to Lorenzo Workman and Leah (Asay) Workman. Errol was raised on the family farm south of Lovell near Lovell Lake. He had many happy memories of his childhood on the farm. As small child on the family farm he rejoiced when it rained, he hurried outside to make small fields using a variety of weeds to form his... Full story
The Bureau of Reclamation will be releasing higher than normal flows in the Wind and Bighorn Rivers downstream of Boysen Dam and also in the Shoshone River below Buffalo Bill Dam. Fall reservoir storage has been very good following the record spring reservoir inflows this year into both Boysen and Buffalo Bill Reservoirs. In addition, the fall inflows to the reservoirs have been the highest in the last thirty years. As a result, the reservoir releases from both reservoirs will be higher than normal for the winter months. The release from...
Reindeer Teagan Allen gives Rudolph, portrayed by Andy Bledsoe, a hard time during the Children's Resource Center Christmas program....
Christmas came early for the Bobcat wrestlers this year at Worland's "Battle in the Big Horns" tournament when they won their way to the Silver Bracket Championship with three dual victories on Saturday after Friday's tough bracket draws against powerhouses Douglas and Sheridan. This was a great finish for the week which started with a thrashing of Greybull on Thursday who could only furnish enough varsity wrestlers for six matches, and lost four of those. A Bobcat that had a memorable night...
Thermopolis Boys Basketball got off to a rough start this past weekend, with three losses at the East-West Classic at Douglas, 65-38 against Lander, 59-42 against Lovell and 74-45 against Riverton. As for the Lander game, which was the boys’ first for the season Coach Kevin Gerber said he felt good about the defensive focus they went into the season with, a focus for the first three weeks. He noted they went from being zone defense last year to man-to-man defense this year and he felt good a...
It was a rough pair of days for the Lady Bobcat basketball team this weekend as they dropped games to Riverton, Lovell and Lander. Friday’s game against Riverton saw the Lady Cats struggling a bit with a 30-53 loss. Coach Cory Sova said Riverton simply shot the ball much better and had nine more offensive rebounds. Having 11 shots blocked or at least deflected didn’t help, either. “It was our worst outing of the year,” Sova said, “and we could get no rhythm or momentum.” McKenna Bomengen ha... Full story
While the holidays are filled with plenty of celebration, it’s can also be a time of stress. WellSpring Counseling executive director, Al Braaten, said this time of year there is certainly more stress on people, but not just from bad things. He further explained if you look at a stress chart, some of the highest stress points are things like having a baby or getting married, things that you might think are related more with joy. Around this time, Braaten said, there are several things that c...
