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Well, it’s been a year since the people of Hot Springs County elected me as a trustee to the school board. It has been an interesting learning experience. I have been forced to rethink much of the platform I ran on. I still feel like an outsider but things are getting better. I still would like to see exit interviews sent out to all staff regardless of previous position or how they left the District. I would also still like to see some kind of video recording of the board meetings. Nothing fancy though. I would also like to see each school w...
Council didn’t let people decide The Thermopolis Town Council did not say “no to chickens,” they said no to letting the people decide. Two town councilmen chose not to second a motion made by a third town council member to bring it to a draft and first reading along with public meeting. In the recent town council meeting, 127 signatures were presented. Out of those 112 were deemed valid. The Mayor then read one letter from one individual that was adamant about no chickens. The councilman who made the motion asked how many signatures were on tha...
I’ve been following the controversy over keeping chickens in town. I am not a Thermopolis resident, but I own property in Hot Springs County and live in the city of Cody. My husband and I have chickens. Cody never passed an ordinance outlawing livestock in City limits. Instead we have a nuisance ordinance that extends to animal complaints. Occasionally loose dogs attack someone’s chickens or other animals, and the police are involved. Otherwise Codyites coexist just fine with poultry, horses, sheep, goats, donkeys, cattle and potbellied pig...
I wish to express my condolences to the family of Ruth Clare Yonkee. For the 54 years we lived in Thermopolis, Ruth Clare was my dearest and best friend. I visited her many times in her home and later was a steady visitor to her at the rehabilitation center — until we moved to Laramie. We corresponded regularly and shared occasional phone calls. I admired Ruth Clare greatly, as did the community where she was always busy in outstanding and dedicated service. All who knew her and loved her will treasure the many wonderful memories. May she r...
On Sept. 13 my son was t-boned on Broadway by an out of state driver that just didn’t understand the intersection. My son was hit in the driver’s side door and was pined in the car for almost an hour. Right after the collision a woman ran out of her office and immediately began to hold my son’s head. My son thinks she was an off-duty EMT who stayed with him until the ambulance could take him to the ER. We appreciate all the firemen and EMT’s, but a very special thanks to the mystery woman. We don’t know who she was, but what she did means the...
I’m not happy about the pollutants coming our way if Aethon greatly expands its Moneta Divide operation. From what I’ve read I gather it will be mostly salt. While drinking a glass of salty water now and then won’t kill us, do we really want our water to be saltier than it already is? Also, at the web site “Sciencing” I found this information: “When saltwater enters the soil the plant tries to absorb it through its roots like normal water. However, salt water does not allow for osmosis through the plant tissues ... the salt solution ac...
A report in the Thermopolis Independent Record stated tons of sludge (tainted water) from 4,250 oil wells may be dumped into Badwater Creek drainage. Small creek beds, dry most of the year, could carry an estimated 8.27 millions of sludge into Boysen Reservoir. According to the report. What problems can we expect from 2,000-plus TONS of oilfield pollutants carried from Boysen into the Big Horn River every month? Can any study estimate the livestock, deer, antelope, small wildlife and vegetation poisoned by such a huge amount of gunk? What...
It is with deep regret and sadness that I had to submit my resignation for the Hot Springs County School Board, effective immediately. I approached this position as the next step in my ability to make a difference in the lives of students and staff alike. I never expected to resign after three meetings. Unfortunately, my health has taken a downhill turn, and I must put all of my strength and energy into the hardest fight of my life. As I stepped down, I reminded the school board and administrators that they have the most important job in the...
I am writing this letter in the hope that I can save you from losing money and being bullied, terrorized and humiliated. I was scammed. I am not proud of it. I thought I was pretty intelligent and knew what to look for. Most important, the IRS and Social Security Administration will not call you on the phone. I was told my identity was stolen and my Social Security number and ID had been involved in a major crime in Texas. They would need to reissue a new SS number and that my assets (checking, savings, 401K, and IRA) would be frozen. They coul...
I realize that scam attempts have been discussed at several places and in several ways around town, but I would like to write about it once again. [Monday] night a friend lost thousands of dollars due to a Social Security scam. If someone call saying they are from the Social Security Administration, they are scamming you. I almost got caught up in the same scam. If someone says you won money but have to pay an administrative fee first, you are being scammed. If someone claims they are a relative and need bail money, you are being scammed....
I am a retired teacher who, along with my daughter, went to the school board meeting to propose her child be homeschooled a half-day Monday-Thursday. Our first grader was refused essentially on the Principle of Precedents (another term for status quo or bias based on social, legal or political situations in order to protect conventional agreements & conformities). However, change happens whether we want it or not. Making rulings specifically so that they don’t “have to open a door that other parents will want to open also”, is unacc...
Reflecting on Rex’s Ramblings in last week’s Thermopolis Independent Record, I was the same age and, like in Rex’s article, in the military. The 507th Paratroopers were based in Alliance, Nebraska. We lived on the last street in town; beyond that was an endless prairie of tall, dry grass. Three of us boys were searching for treasures in the prairie and found a small box of matches. Tall, dry grass, small boys and matches spell — well, you guessed it. We touched a small flame to the dry grass; it flared rapidly. We jumped on the fire and put...
Since 2008 when the big banks were bailed out there’s been some very interesting things that have taken place in this country. I would like to take some time and speak from a voice that I like to call the voice of truth. The voice of truth knows no bounds and it doesn’t stay confined to a box, it speaks wildly from the soul of the earth, from the dirt, the dust and the ash. This country has lost its backbone and the only person to blame is the ones that have allowed it to happen. I blame it on the generation after the baby boomers. The generati...
The IR wrote about updates to the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Thermop Spark, WY Business Council & Thermop Main Street all whom are working on pro- grams to promote Thermopolis-with the result of getting grants for flowerbeds, lighting & a sign? Good start. But I have a suggestion. Thermopolis needs a THEME to make the lighting & signs more worthwhile. People come here for the WATER. Every new development/mural/billboard/remodel job/ or online presence we carry out should focus on fun with water, & a smattering of dinosaurs as well....
The planet is coming back around on its annual journey, to those glorious days when we get a little bit more sun and still have some light to drive when the workday is over. It also means the snow we received over the holidays is now turning to slush and making the streets and highways a bit more difficult to drive on. But don’t let that stop you from going out and taking advantage of the longer days. With some snow still on the ground it’s a good opportunity to put up a snowman, igloo or oth...
I want to complain about the snow removal on our street. Richards Street, between 9th and 10th has a pile of snow in the middle of the street since the snow in late November. It is blocking people’s ability to get from one side of the street to the other without having to go down or up the next block. It blocks part of the LDS church. Maybe the city doesn’t care about its residents in this part of town?...
This past week we had one of those experiences that renewed my faith in those around me. We were driving through the canyon just after sunset. I hit a large rock I did not see, which tore a large hole in my front right tire. I was only about two yards away from the canyon wall, but was fortunate in being able to bring the car to a stop without hitting anything. After stopping the car, we also were fortunate to have a turn out on the opposite side of the highway. We got out of the car to begin the process of changing the flat tire. Three angels...
As one of many Thermopolis residents who utilize our residential sidewalks all year around I, along with my four-footed personal trainer, would like to say “thank you” to all of you who keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice this time of year (with 10 inches of snow already, this is no easy task). “Thank you” also to the ATV and snow shovel angels who clear sidewalks for their neighborhood and for those who may be physically unable to accomplish this themselves. Your time and effort that enables us to stay upright is greatly appreci...
“When one door closes another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” - Alexander Graham Bell I’ve been here in Thermopolis for the better part of nine years, I’ve been to your events photographing your kids at sports, your fundraisers, the concerts and many of the great activities for the people of Thermopolis. I’ve created your advertisements, thank you displays and worked with an amazing staff at the Th...
Thank you to everyone responsible for continuing Hawk’s Avenue of Flags. Thermopolis can be proud of honoring our veterans in this manner....
November 12-16 will mark the 97th annual observance of American Education Week. Our AEW tagline, “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,” highlights the importance of bringing together educators, parents, students, and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools. Today’s teachers do more than teach basic skills. They nurture and inspire children despite obstacles. They help students learn essential skills not always measured in testing, such as critical thinking, conflict resolution, cooperation, life...
A few years ago, I was surprise an elated to find two wild turkeys on my fence. I had never before seen a wild turkey. Yesterday, I counted at least sixty (60) turkeys going up the hill to Cedar Ridge. I don’t propose to know the ideal number of turkeys, but judging from the number of piles on my driveway, I am sure that the number is less than sixty. Perhaps the city council could consult with Wyoming Game & Fish to consider a turkey reduction program....
It has recently been brought to my attention that the Russian olive tree is more than a beautiful Non-native tree. It was given to us by the Lord for beauty, flood control, and as I found out, a medicinal and edible source. Like the many benefits of the rain forest the Russian olive is fast disappearing from our landscape. Before The last Russian olive tree falls, and we give up free food, medicine, and the other benefits it offers please research this wonderful tree....
After observing two different elderly folks fall last week — up the stairs at our post office — I feel compelled to say something. Who in the world decided to make the last step only one-fourth the size of the others? At least paint it orange or hang some warning sign. This is dangerous and someone is going to break a hip!...
Having toured much of the state recently, one can readily observe the pall of smoke blanketing our state from the (mostly) California wildfires. The wildfires, producing smoke, ash and other particulates, are one way that Mother Nature and Father Time redistribute the earth’s natural resources – just look at your windshield each morning to see the evidence of this redistribution. All that dust comes from somewhere, not just our often windy weather. Though tragic through the loss of life and property, the wildfires do have a beneficial eff...
