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Springtime boom
It feels like spring has finally arrived. Leaves are sprouting from buds, plants are pushing through the ground and newborn animals are exploring...
By An Easter lesson
The trouble with life-changing events is that the change usually comes about after a catastrophic event that is so frightening that one would suffer...
Spring fever
I got a text message from my daughter this morning, “Can you come sign me out of school? I...
Celebrate Easter your way
Easter weekend is upon us, a weekend traditionally dedicated to quality family time. It doesn’t matter if you’re spending Easter Sunday in...
To the voters of Hot Springs County
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...
Can't burn the memories
When I turned on the news the other day and one of the top stories was the fire at Notre Dame cathed...
Far from over
The voice of the town, county and state agencies has been heard, as over the past couple weeks several letters went out to the Wyoming Department of...
A chance to honor a former teacher
There is a man in Thermopolis who, during his decades of teaching, influenced probably thousands of...
Let your voice be heard
Wyoming is our home. It is a pristine piece of heaven in the middle of our Nation, mostly untouched and sparsely populated, and that’s the way we...
Reach out a helping hand
It seems like every week or month has a theme to it these days, and next week is no different as it...
Healthy information
This past year has seen a lot of change in our community. Familiar businesses are shutting their doors while new ones are popping up or coming under...
Fun times on the road
Not only does the calendar say so, all we have to do is look outside to see touches of green and watch as the robins and rabbits are dancing and roman...
Good at growing weeds
I don’t want to say it too loud, considering we still have plenty of weather on the horizon, but...
Wyoming seasons
In Wyoming we really have just three seasons, not four – fall, winter and construction season. In Hot Springs County we do manage to sneak in...
Memories of days gone by
Every so often without warning, a long ago and far away memory pops up to bring back feelings that have hibernated for decades. That song that...
Waiting for the waters to recede
Though I’ve called Thermopolis and Wyoming home for the past three years, I am a native Nebraskan...
A move for transparency
A major step towards governmental transparency happened this past week, as Governor Gordon signed into law Senate File 57. This establishes a...
I was scammed
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...
Sunshine your fundamental right
For government to be of, by and for the people it must be out in front of the people. The theme for Sunshine Week 2019 is simply, “It’s your...
Have you tried Champ?
As I was growing up we ate a lot of traditional Irish dishes, I just had no idea they were Irish, I...
Old wives' tales
In like a lion, out like a lamb. We’ve heard that old saying forever in reference to how the weather is going to be during the month of March. With...
Don't fall for the scams
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....
Half-day homeschooling denied
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....
Don't be afraid to ask questions
Last Thursday the 2019 general session of the Wyoming Legislature adjourned, giving our...
When we work together
This past Sunday, what could’ve been a deadly incident was averted thanks to the vigilant and valiant effort of law enforcement — and not just...
