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Wyoming Whiskey recently announced the addition of a new member. As of Sept. 6, Edrington and Wyoming Whiskey have formed a strategic partnership. Edrington, the international premium spirits company, has a portfolio of products which includes The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes, The Famous Grouse, and Cutty Sark Scotch whiskies, Brugal rum, and Partida tequila. As a result of this partnership, Wyoming Whiskey will immediately join Edrington Americas’ nationwide distribution network w...
In addition to providing energetic performances for students and the public, members of La Patronal visited with Hot Springs County High School Spanish students during their stay in Thermopolis. As very little English is spoken among the Peruvian band, students had to ask questions in Spanish and test their comprehension of the answers....
Will Farrell of Thermopolis, a two-time national college bull riding champion, will be among the eight former Chadron State College athletes inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The ceremonies will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 following the Eagles’ football game with New Mexico Highlands. Fellow national bull riding champion Dustin Elliott, four football players and two basketball players are the other inductees. All were standouts at CSC around the turn of the cen...
The following citizens have their names on the ballot for special districts in Hot Springs County. The general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Hot Springs County School District #1 Board of Trustees: Jennifer Axtell, Kelli Odell-Bloedel, Richard (Rick) Engelbrecht, Ronda Freel, Kendi Heinze, Daniel Pebbles and Sherman Skelton. Three trustees at large open, four year terms. Hot Springs County Conservation District Rural Supervisor: Kevin Dickey and Jim Wilson. Two trustees open, four ye... Full story
Two years ago, Thermopolis claimed a victory for vehicular safety when Hot Springs County High School won over Worland High School in the Battle of Belts competition. The “battle,” which was used to make students, staff and parents more aware of their seatbelt habits and improve them if they could, was planned to be a two-year event with Thermopolis working to defend its title in 2018. However, it looks like the local high school will retain the sparkling award — which resembles a WWE champ...
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, Sept. 4 8:20 a.m. Report of a subject camping on Laughing Bear Lane. The suspect was gone prior to the deputy’s arrival. 3:48 p.m. Report of a scam, in which people receive a text stating someone has offered money to have them killed. The messages further re...
Power was interrupted briefly last Thursday along Valley View, which is part of the water line rehabilitation project. Steve Revill with Wilson Brothers, the firm hired for the project, explained an excavator struck the power line and caused the outage. Wilson Brothers ad Rocky Mountain Power worked to restore power, and Revill noted the new water lines are being hooked up and the digging is nearing completion....
A trial in Hot Springs Circuit Court was continued in a case against Megan L. Raczon, who is charged with misdemeanors violation of a temporary protection order and violation of a protection order. According to court documents, a Gottsche employee who will be referred to as “Jane Doe,” obtained an ex parte protection order against former Gottsche employee Raczon on May 26, 2017, and on June 2, 2017, the court entered a formal protection order against Raczon, and she signed showing she rec...
The Second Friday ArtStroll/Still Strolling Saturday in downtown Thermopolis, September 14 and 15, features Chalk Art on the sidewalks of downtown, along with a variety of artists set up inside and outside of retail stores. Stroll hours on Friday evening are from 5-8 p.m. The ArtStroll continues Saturday during regular business hours. The Smoking Waters Art Guild invites you to get your chalk on and start drawing right away with the chalk, which has been placed in containers along Broadway Street. Chalk Art enthusiast Toddi Darlington invites...
MeriAnn Rush, left, and Amanda Moeller work on digging the trench for the rockwork that will become planters and seating on Broadway at the flag pole....
Among the new faces at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital is Ed Curran, the cardiopulmonary services director. Though this isn’t his first time working at the hospital, as he previously had three years — 2010 to 2013 — as a respiratory care practitioner. He noted his wife, Deborah taught school and wanted to go back to school herself, and the couple lived in Colorado for a time. Family was a big factor in coming back to Thermopolis, Curran said, as his son Ben and his wife now have child...
The bakers and creators in town are filling up their jars and baskets in anticipation of a Cookie Jar Auction for Kelly Jo Burr to help with medical expenses incurred since her diagnosis of breast cancer. Burr was diagnosed in June with cancer in one breast, but when the end of July and the date of her surgery rolled around, she opted for a double mastectomy as a precaution. The cancer was deep and doctors also removed five of her lymph nodes. Fortunately, her doctors believe the surgery was a success and Burr will not have to deal with months...
The first annual Roasters Rendezvous, featuring small coffee roasters across Wyoming was held in Riverton last weekend. Thermopolis’ own Jackrabbit Java from Storyteller took “People’s Choice” honors during the event. They took eight of their roasts with them, including two that scored over 92 points and Coffee Review’s #3 value coffee of 2018. The festival included unlimited sampling of the region’s best coffees as well as local vendors, music, workshops and even coffee cocktails in the Intertribal Center at Central Wyoming College. Co...
If you happen to stop in at Farmer's Insurance, you're going to see a new face as they have a new owner agent, Robb Williamson. Williamson comes to Thermopolis from Lander where he has been with the company for three years. Although his wife and high school aged children are still in Lander, Williamson said he is not commuting, he is here full time. Both he and his wife are Wyoming natives, she, coming from Worland and he, originally from Casper. "This is a totally new Farmer's," Williamson...
“We the people.” These three words form the beginning of one of the most important documents in our country’s history, the U.S. Constitution. September 17 marks Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 men on Sept. 17, 1787. While the Declaration of Independence was adopted in July of 1776, it was the U.S. Constitution that set forth the supreme laws of these United States and recognized all who were born in the country or by naturalization as citizens, laying the groundwork of what our count...
One of my favorite times of the year is here...football season! Although I love sitting on Sunday and watching my Broncos, I’m really talking about all the youth football we have around here. This last weekend was so fun. I had the chance to shoot the little guys playing rec football as well as the older kids with the middle school and the high school athletes on Friday night. It really gave me a perspective on how the game is played. The rec kids are having so much fun, learning as they go, a...
Nathan Rodney Jr. Kolar, 24, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on September 5, 2018. Nathan was born February 2, 1994. He was the son of Kevin and Linda (Tuzicka) Kolar. He attended and graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, Wyo. He moved to the Silver Valley with his parents in 2015 from Wyoming. Nathan was a proud uncle to his little nephew Rodney. Rodney loved spending as much time as possible with his uncle "Nay Nay". Nathan loved to laugh. One of his favorite past times... Full story
David "Peapicker" Wurtz, 75 passed away of natural causes on August 30, 2018, at his home in Golden Valley, Ariz., and has joined his friends at that racetrack in the sky. He was born February 6, 1943, to Ollie and Alice Wurtz in Parsons, Kan. The family moved to the Thermopolis, Wyo., area where he spent his childhood. At the age of 16 he found himself in Boise, Idaho, where he met and married Virgena Aldridge and raised their 2 children, Linda and David. Over the years he had various jobs and... Full story
Helen Katherine Kinsel, 86, passed away Sunday, September 9 in Casper, Wyo., where she had resided the past few years. Born June 10, 1932, in Bryan, Texas, she was the daughter of Henry and Annie (Huff) Byer. Following graduation from Bryan High School she attended Southwest Business University in Houston, Texas, in 1953 with a degree in Secretarial Science. On May 25, 1960, she married George Kinsel of Altoona, Pa. The couple later moved to Thermopolis where Helen was employed as a bookkeeper... Full story
Agnes Joe Park, 82, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at her home. She was born May 5, 1936, to William and Marie (Shriver) Urist in Mammoth, N.D. She married Marvin L. Park on Oct. 20, 1956, In Phillipsburg. She grew up in Thermopolis, Wyo., where she gradated high school in 1954. She enjoyed crocheting, playing her accordion and piano, baking pies and enjoying her grandchildren and dogs. She also loved going to the mountains in Wyoming for vacations. She was a member of the First Southern... Full story
Raymond Allen “Butch” White, 83, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center after a period of declining health. Born May 15, 1935, in Thermopolis, he was one of 10 children of Jacque and Mary Agnes (Peoples) White. Following high school he worked in the oil fields until joining the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1963. On September 29, 1967, he married Shirley A. Towles in Thermopolis. Butch was employed as a plumber and later established Butch’s Plumbing. He was a member of the Elks until it’s closure... Full story
The 18th Annual WYO Quarter Horse Fall Sale was held at the fairgrounds last weekend, selling more than 80 head of quality horses. According to Carole Smith, the average price for the 29 broke geldings was $17,224. There were 25 started two-year-olds that went for an average of $7,550, along with eight yearlings averaging $2,600 each and 19 weanlings that brought an average of $1,774. The high seller for the event was a two-year old gray gelding, Mercedes Otoe Oil, who sold for $47,000....
The Hot Springs County Historical Society/Pioneer Association/Museum annual summer picnic begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event begins with a historical talk and tour to Gebo led by Bill Deromedi, followed by a potluck/carry-in lunch to follow at Ray and Carol Shaffer’s. Drinks will be provided or you can bring your own. Those attending will need to bring their lawn chairs and maybe a fold-down table if they want to eat at one. There will also be plenty of seating via straw or hay bales as well. Following lunch, Ray will give s...
The Bobcat Golf Team hosted their home tournament last weekend, the final tournament before the State 2A Tournament in Newcastle this weekend. Coach Joey Johnson said the team played their best golf yet on their home greens, carding many personal best scores, adding if they keep this up, they may be very competitive this coming weekend. Jeffry Clark scored a personal best of 75-91 for a two-day total of 166, which is also his best for the season. Kyle Roessing scored 108-108 for a two-day... Full story
The Thermopolis football team suffered a 47-16 loss Friday night in their matchup against Buffalo. Coach Matt McPhie stated, "We had some costly turnovers early in the game and found ourselves quickly behind. We've had a couple of really tough and talented opponents these first two weeks and I'm convinced we're going to come out better in the end because of what we've learned in these contests. "Buffalo gave us some trouble in space and we need to do a better job of tackling and taking angles...
