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At the December 5 Hot Springs County Commissioners board meeting, the commissioners voted and passed the approval of the AP warrant for $689,684.61 and payroll for $200,548.29. Commissioner Phil Scheel recused himself for the work done by Tumbleweed Propane. Brian Clarkson of Ardurra gave the Geographic Information System (GIS) report and said that they are adding LiDAR to the Road & Bridge applications. LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure...
Last Saturday, attendees of the Beard and Mustache Contest Fundraiser were treated to dinner prepared by We Got Your 6 Portions. Smoking Waters Barber Shop and Salon organized the event and gave out prizes in six categories. Nine contestants competed in the contest. Dan Burton was the winner of the longest beard category with Larry Price receiving an honorable mention. Burton also won the longest mustache contest. The winner of the biggest/bushiest beard was Frank Davis. Gerry Bartlett won best...
Ike Marvel and Baylee Bears run to make their delivery during the fourth grade performance of Hot Chocolate during the Ralph Witters Elementary a Hot Chocolate Christmas concert last Thursday in the William H. Malloy School Auditorium. See page A12 for more photos....
Bids for the acquisition of 13 animals from the state bison herd are invited at the Hot Springs State Park office in Thermopolis until 4 p.m. on January 16. The available bison include seven 2023 heifer calves, four 2023 bull calves, one 2022 yearling bull, and one twenty-year-old cow. All the animals have received proper vaccinations. The minimum bids are as follows: $850 for 2023 heifer calves, $1,000 for 2023 bull calves, $1,200 for the yearling bull, and $800 for the twenty-year-old cow. Bidders can submit offers for any or all of these bis...
People for People and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will sponsor a free Christmas dinner on Monday, Dec. 25 at 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Anyone is welcome. The food will either be delivered or you can eat in. The meal will be served at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 632 Arapahoe. Sign up sheets are available at Public Health, 117 N. 4th Street; Help Center, 426 Big Horn Street or you call the Senior Center at 864-2151; the Episcopal Church 864-3629 or the Chamber of Commerce,...
Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails is pleased to announce the 13th consecutive year of its popular First Day Hikes on January 1, 2024. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. On New Year’s Day, people of all ages can kick off the New Year out of doors with access to hundreds of free guided hikes organized in all fifty states. “This outdoor event has become an annual tradition for families and nature lovers of all ages, with 370...
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, Dec. 11 10:28 a.m. Deputies investigated and found marijuana in a home during a probation check. 5:33 p.m. Report of a vehicle versus deer crash in the area of mile marker 136 on Highway 20 North. 11:21 p...
Atley Benefiel performs during the Melene Mierzejewski Piano Recital held at the Hot Springs County School auditorium Sunday, December 17....
Several area churches have set dates and times for Christmas services. St. Francis Catholic Church – Sun., Dec 24, Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m.; Mon., Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass at 11 a.m. Set Free Church – Sun., Dec. 24 at 10:45 a.m. until 12 noon. Rison Son Baptist Church – Sun., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m.; Regular Services at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Scool at 9:30 a.m. Living Waters Assembly of God – Sun., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 10:30 a.m. and Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. Community Federated Church – Christmas...
There will be a traditional Hunter Education Class in January held at the Thermopolis Middle School. Classes will be held January 15, 16, 18 and 19 from 6-9 p.m. Attendance is required to receive a hunter education card. Registration is online at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website under the Education tab, Traditional Hunter Education Class. For more information, contact Jim Lash at 307-921-1423....
It’s unlikely that anyone hopes to be a last-minute Christmas shopper. Putting off shopping until the last minute can make for a stressful home stretch to the season, and there’s no guarantee store shelves won’t already be picked clean. As for ordering something that you cannot find locally, good luck getting it delivered on time. Despite how unappealing last-minute shopping can be, it’s still a fact of life for many of us. Don’t let the stress of finding that perfect last minute gift take over the enjoyment of the Christmas season. Remember...
by Slim Randles The subject came up spontaneously at a recent meeting of the New Mexico Cowboy Curmudgeon Coalition, where our motto is: “If we actually existed, would anyone really care?” It came about because of the time of year and the spirit of Christmas, and was encouraged by other spirits, of a more … well … bottled variety. “I think it’s time,” said one member, “we gave credit where credit is due. Santa Claus … hear me out now … is a cowboy.” This met with derisive outbursts in the House of Commons, which is more the Bunkhouse of Comm...
by Jill Kruse, DO Myths are just stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us. Myths convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths. In their effort to tell the truth, myths may exaggerate or misrepresent things. Sometimes this misrepresentation is innocent, while other times it is used as a tool to regulate or manipulate people. Myths can be used to give a sense of power and control over an overwhelming situation. Of the many types of myths, ones that deal with medicine are particularly common. A person’s l...
by Walter G. Copan China steals up to $600 billion of American intellectual property every year -- more than the entire GDP of most countries. Considering the sheer scale of this theft, Americans should be shocked to learn that the White House is considering a plan that would voluntarily give the fruits of American innovation to China and other economic and geopolitical rivals. But that is precisely what's happening. In the spring of 2022, the World Trade Organization, with the United States' consent, voted to waive patent protections on...
by Marit Gookin The Ranger, Via Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — As Wyoming property values have been increasing, so have Wyoming property taxes – leading to increasing concerns among some residents. Some of those residents have banded together into the Wyoming Property Tax Initiative, which has come up with a ballot initiative proposing a 50% property tax reduction for primary residences. On Wednesday morning, Jeff Martin from the tax initiative spoke to the Riverton Economic and Community Development Association about property taxes and the...
Geneva Baird visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus during their stop at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center last Saturday....
The Hot Springs County High School boys basketball teams played at home Friday against Glenrock and against Buffalo on Saturday. In the Friday contests, both the varsity and JV teams put up impressive wins against Glenrock, topping their opponents by scores of 64 to 42 and 52 to 34, respectively. The varsity team showed poise and skill in taking the ball to Glenrock, and continued their undefeated season with an impactful win. Overall, the JV team moved the ball very well. They showed skill at taking the ball into the key, and then kicking it...
The Hot Springs County High School Bobcats Wrestling Team went to Greybull for a dual last Thursday and came away with a win, scoring 57 to 21, despite being hindered by illness and injury. Colter Price put up a win in the 132 pound class against a tough opponent, and Mason Reese came away with a first-time win against a wrestler he had faced before, but hadn’t managed to beat. Additionally, in their matches, pins were recorded by Cannon Boren, Sam Skelton and Will Ward. The boys and girls teams went to Worland on Friday and Saturday for the B...
Mat Cordingly goes up for a shot during the mens game of the Has Been Basketball Game Fundraiser held Sunday at HSCHS gym. Proceeds will go to the Owsely family who's home burned down in November....
Last week, the Hot Springs County High School girls basketball teams hosted Glenrock on Friday and Buffalo on Saturday. The Lady Cats JV team played three games over the course of as many days last week, ending 2 and 1 for their effort. Thursday, the JV team went to Cody to play a very good team in an out of class contest, coming away with an impressive win at 38 and 36. On Friday they put up another win against Glenrock, with a final score of 46 to 37. Saturday saw the JV team face a very polished team from Buffalo. The Lady Cats were not...
by Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Community colleges are burdened with the high costs of inflation, and the Wyoming Community College Commission is trying once again to get the state to pay its share. Funding for community colleges is split three ways: 60% funded by the state, 20% funded through local revenue, and 20% funded through student fees and tuition. The commission is statutorily required to keep community college tuition as “close to free as possible,” said Deputy Director Ben Moritz, who i...
Ralph Witters Elementary music teacher Nathan Gurtler and students in kindergarten through fourth grade put on an amazing performance in the William H. Malloy School Auditorium last Thursday. Their Hot Chocolate Christmas concert featured vocal performances and rhythmic variations....
Dear Santa, I would like a dollhouse and a Frozen toy for Christmas. Merry Christmas. Diamora Santa, I would like a tractor please. Dominik Santa, I would like a dollhouse please. Merry Christmas Yana Dear Saint Nick, I want a book, pjs, a Spider-man mask, Claws, a Spider-man robot, soccer shoes and socks two pairs, and a Spider-man toy set, drawing pad with a scetch and a watch, a real watch, a robot scopian and a lego set for Christmas. Happy Christmas. From Atreyu Dear Santa, I would like a pencil, a phone and the letter I Merry Christmas Es...
