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Monday afternoon in District Court, Justin Spence was sentenced to a term of three to five years at the Wyoming State Penitentiary, on a charge of incest. The charge, one which he was found guilty following a three-day trial in April, states he molested a juvenile on July 4 or 5, 2014. Prosecuting attorney Marcia Bean read a statement from the victim’s mother, which stated Aug. 12, 2014 was one of the worst days of her life as it was the day her daughter came forward and said she was sexually v...
These days you can’t turn on the evening news, read a newspaper, magazine or surf the internet without witnessing some kind of tragedy, from earthquakes and hurricanes to mass shootings. Here, in Thermopolis, we are insulated from a lot of the outside world, safe and secure in our small town where we know our neighbors. But that doesn’t mean we are immune to tragedy. Four local women, along with two of their friends, found that out first hand on Sunday, Oct. 1 as a gunman opened fire on the Rout... Full story
The Hot Springs County Commissioners have a big decision ahead of them in regards to what to do about the roof on the Hot Springs County Fairground’s multi-purpose building. Thane Magelky with Malone Belton Abel, P.C. provided a draft report on the condition of the roof and presented a few options to the commissioners for repair or replacement. Magelky has done a thorough inspection of the entire building, along with the metal roof, specifically looking at the source and cause of moisture d...
Ralph Witters Elementary students Cian Kines, Alix Sorenson and Ellie Arcand check out one of two massive pumpkins brought to the school last week for the students to explore....
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, Oct. 10 10:09 a.m. Christopher Mitchell was transported from Fremont County to Hot Springs County, where he is charged with alleged theft of $1,000 or more. The charge stems from the Sept. 4 theft of a truck frmo Billie Jo Norsworhty. Mitchell was picked up in...
Hot Springs County deputies were called to perform a welfare check on a subject in Kirby on Saturday. The subject was reportedly making suicidal threats and talking about “suicide by cop.” Upon arrival, deputies determined the subject, later identified as Charles Robbins, was highly intoxicated. Though deputies attempted to talk to him, Robbins indicated he did not want to talk. Robbins later exited the residence with a rifle slung over his shoulder. He started to unsling the rifle, and a dep...
Among the proceedings in District Court Monday, there was a brief pre-trial conference in judge’s chambers regarding a case against Lola Vialpando. Initially charged with 10 counts of felony forgery, two counts of felony theft and one count of felony larceny, Vialpando was later charged with an additional seven counts of forgery and three counts of theft, for a total of 23 charges. Charges allege between December of 2010 and July of 2016 Vialpando altered bank statements at her former e...
Many who utilize services at Gottsche Rehab Center will likely recognize Raegan Stanley, MS, CCC-LP, who was hired at the facility in August of 2016. Stanley said she was really happy with the facility for some time, but never really felt like part of the team. She left Gottsche, and Thermopolis, and worked as a traveler at the Life Care Center nursing home of Cheyenne for about six weeks, starting July 24. “I really enjoyed being part of a multi-disciplinary team and having my personal and p...
by Mark Dykes The Red Ribbon Week campaign began after the kidnapping, torture and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. After the murder was discovered, those in Camarena’s hometown put on red ribbons in his honor and the ribbon became the symbol for prevention to reduce demand for illegal drugs. However, it wasn’t until 1988 that the first Red Ribbon Week was coordinated. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated Oct. 23-31, and this year’s theme is “Your Fut...
John Sollo visited with folks at the Hot Springs County Museum Saturday for the Antique Stroll Show to evaluate antiques. This was Sollo's second visit to Thermopolis....
At the Thermopolis Independent Record, as with any newspaper, we’re tasked with bringing you information about your community, not just on a local level but when residents are also involved with statewide happenings or national incidents. For instance, in this week’s edition, you’ll read about the terrifying experience residents had during the infamous Las Vegas shootings. Stories like these help to reflect how these national tragedies connect to our corner of the world. However, it doesn’t take horrific events to connect us on the local level....
I absolutely love fall. Its like suddenly, you walk outside and there is a completely different scent in the air -- the scent of leaves getting ready to fall. Of course, that means pulling out the sweaters, but by three o'clock, you're so hot you wish you'd worn a t shirt instead. Folks are starting to fire up their wood stoves and fireplaces in the evenings, adding the scent of burning wood to air, too. Don't forget about pumpkin patches and the fun that can be had running through the field...
Wanted: One brave man or woman to help disperse the mob. Murder and mayhem is not new in our country. For fifty years after the Civil War, the KKK pulled blacks and non-Christian whites out of their beds and hung them. A lynching was a festive occasion, with lemonade stands and places for everyone to sit. Mark Twain said people supported such brutality because they wanted to belong. If they stayed at home, they would be ostracized from their friends and family, and that was much worse than watching the slaying of innocent people. He felt one...
A friend of mine writing for the state paper concluded a litany of experiences growing up in the early days of the 20th century including the outhouse, lack of running water, coal burning stoves etc. He concluded with a comment that idealistic progressives would certainly eventually do us in as a civilization. Because that probably describes me, I got to thinking about whether those idealistic progressives have really had that much to do with the current condition of our beloved country, and I concluded that he was absolutely correct. Some...
Educational practitioner and researcher Dr. Rick DuFour coined the phrase “the genius of AND versus the tyranny of OR.” His theory can be applied to the current school funding crisis in Wyoming. Many times when we talk about a funding shortage for any fundamental service, we often utilize the “tyranny of OR” to defeat solutions to our problems. What I mean by that is that we often make the assumption that we must sacrifice one group of people, or one measure, to save another. We rationalize our position with the protection of one, at the exp...
In June of 1945, a grove of more than 20 green ash trees were planted roughly where Hot Springs County Library stands today. While many of the trees are gone, the larger green ashes that remain could be part of that original grove. However, beyond just adding some greenery to the town, that grove was planted in memoriam of the soldiers from Hot Springs County who died in World War II. Today, the Daughters of the American Revolution Washakie Chapter and VFW Auxiliary, who were instrumental in...
Open enrollment for Medicare has started and runs through Dec. 7, 2017. Open enrollment allows people with Medicare to change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the coming year. Plan costs and coverages change every year, so everyone should check to makr sure their plan still meets their needs as well as their budget and plan accordingly. Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap, is sold by private companies to help you pay some of the costs Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments and deductibles. This may be p...
Hot Springs County residents are encouraged to attend the final project meeting of the Owl Creek Watershed Study on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the basement of Big Horn Federal bank. The meetings is to discuss the Level I Watershed Study draft report and will be the final opportunity to provide comments. A copy of the draft is currently available at the Hot Springs Conservation district office and online, and folks are asked to review the document before the meeting. Please call Lowham Walsh, LLC at 307-335-8466 to obtain the web address...
Teachers at Thermopolis Middle School presented students with their "Exceeding Expectations" banner the school received during Voices last Friday morning. TMS was one of only three middle schools in Wyoming who received the honor....
The cross country runners had some difficulty last Friday at the 3A East Regional Meet at the golf course. Coach Stephanie Metz said the Bobcats had some bad times, but so did the other teams. The team had some other issues as well, with one runner losing a shoe and another forgetting spikes. The team also has a new, inexperienced runner. Though not winning the regional meet was a bit of a let down, Metz noted we still had three girls place in the top 10 and the runners' mindsets are looking up... Full story
Although the Lady Bobcat volleyball team lost both of their matches last week, head coach Shannon Hill says she is still seeing a lot of improvement from the girls heading into Regionals next week. Tuesday, the girls were up against Worland, dropping the match in three, 25-17, 25-15 and 25-20. Wednesday saw losses to Rawlins, 25-17, 25-16 and 25-19. "Compared to the first time we played both of these teams, we showed a lot of improvement on both offense and defense," Hill said. They have been fo...
Hot Springs County Football raised their record to 3-4 for the season with a 24-20 win over Burns Friday night. Coach Matt McPhie said, “Our boys got a good road win on Friday night. We battled some injuries and adversity but stayed the course, and fought it out.” On offense, McPhie said, the team was led by Logan Cole, Jon Harvey, and Cullen Becher. Cole had 155 yards rushing on 26 carries, while Harvey completed six of nine passes for 89 yards. Becher led the team in receiving with three catch...
When accidents or traumatic injuries happen, the speed of response emergency medical personnel is critical. The pubic can expand their knowledge of what emergency medical technicians (EMTs) do and help their community. Jim Andreen said EMT classes begin starting Nov.6, with a final class April 2, with a final test to be determined. Classes will be at the fire hall Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-10 p.m., with a few all-day Saturday classes. Andreen said these classes are more than basic first...
Those yellow leaves are starting to make their way to the ground and now is the perfect time to pay a little extra attention to your lawn and landscaping. Most folks figure once fall has arrived they don’t have to worry any more about their lawn, but what you do now will help keep things healthy over the winter months and springtime ready. Grass still needs regular care during the fall and grass that is too high may attract lawn damaging field mice. Shorter grass is actually more resistant to diseases and it traps fewer leaves, letting them b...
Ranae Baldes serves spaghetti during the dinner and Bunco at the Community Hall hosted by the H.O.P.E. Agency. Although there were not enough players for a game of Bunco, delicious food was enjoyed by those who attended....
