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According to Hot Springs State Park Supervisor Kevin Skates, the ice skating rink will open on Wednesday, December 21. The ice skating rink is located at the softball field closest to the fairgrounds in the Hot Springs Rec District area. Skates said there is a horse trailer that contains skates, hockey sticks, field goals, and pucks to use. Skates asks that everyone be respectful and return all items back to the horse trailer when done. Last year Skates said, “fortunately, there was no loss of items for the ice skating rink.” Also, there is...
Area Churches are hosting a variety of Christmas services including: St. Francis Catholic Church – Sat., Dec 24, Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 25, Christmas Day Mass at 11 a.m. Set Free Church – All Services remain the same with the exception of only one service on Sun., Dec. 25 at 11 a.m., no Sunday School on Dec. 25. Risen Son Baptist Church – Sat., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 25, Christmas Day Service at 11 a.m. Living Waters Assembly of God – Sat., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 25...
Last week, Ralph Witters Elementary staff turned the school into a Polar Express fun house. Left, Toby Emery assists as photographer Heidi Hunt takes a family picture of Lucas, Jason, Kim and Mackenzie Jones....
Sherman Skelton entered his second year as chair of the Hot Springs County School District Board of Trustees on Dec. 15, after Joe Martinez nominated Skelton to retain his board chairmanship, which Nichole Weyer seconded, and the rest of the board of trustees voted unanimously to close the floor to any other nominees. “There was a lot to learn from the first year,” Skelton said. “It’s a growth piece for me, so hold me accountable. I always appreciate feedback, so I look forward to that.” Weyer, in turn, was nominated as vice-chair by Jennifer...
Hot Springs County Search and Rescue has a new side-by-side vehicle with snow tracks. Search and Rescue member Casey Freund, said the Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 Northstar edition vehicle was approved by the County Commissioners in 2021. The cost to the county was $23,061.99. The tracks were paid for out of the private fund for the Search and Rescue, which is from donations made to the organization. Freund added that their Poker Float fundraiser earned them money from the community to pay for the t...
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for this week, there is a good chance we will see the Bighorn River begin freezing over with minor or major ice jams possible. According to the National Weather Service, as of Monday, Dec. 19, temperatures are forecast to be -28 Wednesday night, -14 is the predicted high on Thursday with a low of -30 Thursday night, followed by a high of around zero on Friday. During these bitter cold temperatures, it is important to keep children, pets and yourself safe from the harsh conditions. Also, remember...
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 Thursday, Dec. 15 9:44 p.m. A deputy responded to a request with Emergency Medical Services. A male refused all medical services. Friday, Dec. 16 6:47 p.m. A deputy served an ex-parte protection order to an adult...
Thermopolis Hardware and Mercantile will be getting a make over in the coming months. The local retail establishment has decided to convert to Ace Hardware and will now be part of a team of almost 5,000 locally owned and independently operated Ace stores across the globe. Ace is actually a co-op of hardware store owners who use their combined resources to buy at the best price possible. Karen Sinclair, part owner, shared: “We have always strived to offer the best possible customer service and have been very blessed to have a great team of p...
Lonny Ramsey, right, of Messiah's Mall shows Worland Roadrunner 4-H members Beckett Tharp and Zane Lentsch where to deliver their food donation at the mall. The donation was part of the Paintrock Hunter Mentor Program where animals are harvest on game licenses paid for by the Wyoming Game Wardens Association and then donated to area locations for distribution to those in need. Washakie County Game Warden Matt Lentsch, left, helps supervise the program. Messiah's Mall is located in the basement...
Our community has a lot to be thankful for this Christmas. We may have more than some and less than others, but ultimately we all make a choice to continue to live in, or care about, our little one stoplight town. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you, near and far, who are reading this. Thanks to those of you who are serving in the military and giving up your holidays, your years of living in Hot Springs County and Wyoming, to try to make the world a safer, better place. Thanks to the many volunteers who put in countless hours to put on...
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into it. I’m currently covered by my wife’s health insurance through her employer. I would greatly appreciate some simple guidance regarding Medicare. I’ve tried watching some videos about the subject, but it was always so boring that I never finished watching. I get lost in all the Part This & Part That. I would just like some solid insight into the coverage that I truly need & the cost. Signed: Confused Dear Confused: Medicare is, indeed,...
Maycle Fern Boyd Wilson was a kind, thoughtful and loyal daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born May 2, 1929 at Midwest Wyo., her family moved to Thermopolis shortly thereafter where she lived the rest of her life. She passed away on December 17, 2022, in Bozeman, Mont., at the age of 93. She was living at the Spring Creek Inn Memory Care Community. She was married to Willard Wilson in 1947, and they were married for 67 years. Her life centered around him, and she missed him dearly when he died in 2014.... Full story
Betty Jo St. Clair of Thermopolis, Wyo., went to be with our Lord on Wednesday December 7, 2022, at the Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, Ariz. She was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, and friend. Betty Jo was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Bill and Goldie (Richardson) Johnson on November 28, 1933. She was the second oldest of 5 children. Betty Jo graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1952 and married the man that swept her off her feet, Rodney St. Clair of Grass Creek, Wyo. Rod & Betty Jo bought their first home in Norwalk,... Full story
The Bobcat wrestlers varsity team was in action at the Battle of the Big Horns dual tournament in Worland over the weekend. The Bobcats had a great Friday in pool matches going 2-1 overall. "We only filled seven of the 14 weights which makes it even more impressive. We did have 3 other weights filled by extra wrestlers from other teams but our kids did the heavy lifting. That put us in the Gold Bracket for Saturday," said coach Travis McDermott. The Bobcats had their first dual against Lovell...
On Friday, December 16, the Lady Cats varsity basketball team traveled to Glenrock High School. “Our scouting report would be to focus on stopping #23 Sarvey who had been averaging over 22.7 ppg and clearly their best player. She would end up with 28 points that night,” said coach David Villa. He added, “We came out the best we had all year. The game against Burns was an initial look as to how good we could be but against Glenrock our offense and defense were spot on. We would lead after the 1st quarter 10-9 and the momentum was going our w...
The varsity boys Bobcats traveled to Glenrock last Friday to take on the Herders, pulling out a win in a close 70-63 game. On Saturday, the boys travelled to Buffalo where they lost to the #5 ranked Bison with a final score of 84-71. At press time, no coaches comments or information was received about the games. The Bobcats will be back in action after Christmas break....
Four members of the Thermopolis Wrestling Club competed at the 2022 WAWA Middle School State competition in Gillette last Saturday. In girls MS 110, Lilly Quintanilla placed 1st and scored 18 team points. She won by fall over Joriana Hine, Powell Wrestling Club, 0:33, and she won by fall over Kaydee Messer, Riverton USA Wrestling, 0:39. In boys MS 70, Garret White placed 1st and scored 42 team points. In the quarterfinal White won by tech fall over Braxten Link, Greybull Basin Athletic Club,...
At the December Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce board meeting, Kristen Gunther of Otterspace made a presentation about electric vehicle (EV) charging and their project with the chamber. Gunther explained the different types of charging, with some taking many hours and others types that take 15-30 minutes. Chamber CEO Meri Ann Rush and Gunther are planning on installing several EV charging stations across the street of the Chamber Visitor’s Center near the high school. Gunther explained that there are many out-of-state drivers who ar...
Dear Santa, I would like a Chinook helicopter. Russell Dear Santa, I would like toy cars! I want a puppy! Charlie Dear Santa, I want new books that's all. Love Emersyn Dear Santa, I want a cocomelon toy. Noelle Ryan Dear Santa, I would like a toy that is a new coat. I want a Spidy toy too. Love Ireland O'Conner Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I would really like the Great Pyramid of Giza lego set. I like Christmas! Corbin C. Dear Santa, Can i hav a phone and a stuf hoodie and a conputer? Is...
Sister and brother, Noelle and Johnny Ryan, put their letters in the special Santa Claus mailbox in front of the Independent Record. Letters are printed in this section and will be forwarded to Santa....
Monica Jones and her dogs, Maggie and Nikki, stopped into Thermopolis Hardware to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus....
At the end of the Ralph Witters Elementary concert, all students in grades K-4 took the stage to all perform together, top, and wish a final Merry Christmas to all attendees. First graders, middle left, wore sombreros and ponchos to perform songs and middle right, second graders wore Santa hats. Bottom photos, Pre K students performed their Christmas concerts in front of family members....
Tiffani, Khloe and Kameron Loos get their picture taken with Santa at the Childrens Resource Center Soup with Santa event earlier in December....
