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Wyoming Discovery Days hits town this weekend with a variety of things to do and see. From live music, to demonstrations to dog races, you can see it all. Hot Springs State Park will be packed on Saturday and Sunday with fun and entertainment. Don’t forget the concert on Friday night that kicks the weekend off. Be sure to remember to keep yourself, your kids, your pets and others hydrated as we are expecting triple digit temperatures over the weekend. Enjoy the weekend, stay safe and have fun! For more information, see page 6 of this paper o...
by Bryan Golden Many readers of my book and column have asked the following questions regarding their own application of the concepts I write about. Here are the most commonly asked questions and my answers. Does how I think really make that much of a difference in my life? Yes. Your thoughts are the only thing you have total control over. Your thoughts govern your behavior. Your thoughts determine how you react to your environment. Your thoughts effect the type of people you attract. Your thoughts influence every aspect of your life. Not takin...
Please Don’t Call It Trivia!! Questions: 1. Which 2004 hit song had the line, “The Bush Twins want you back”? 2. When spelling the first 100 whole numbers, which is first alphabetically? Which is last? 3. Name the five island nations that have more than 30 million people each. 4. Name five four-letter English words that begin with D and end with R. 5. Who played the male and female leads in the 1942 movie Casablanca? Fun Facts: In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig because they are very social animals. It is co...
On Saturday July 4, people across the United States of America will be celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. As we do so, let’s remember it is about more than BBQs, parades and fireworks. Battles have been fought and lives have been lost to earn and keep our American freedoms. In mid 1774, tensions were escalating between the British Army and the colonies. The British Parliament imposed the Intolerable Acts, an attempt to disarm Americans, leading to the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775. They were the battles of the Rev...
The American flag and the American bald eagle are national symbols of our country. They convey calm in the face of danger, unity against all odds and strength to face uncertain times and an unknown future. Our flag. The United States was one of the first nations, if not the first, to designate a national flag. In 1777 the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, establishing 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a blue union field. Flags however varied in size and design until 1918 when Congress specified one star for...
Questions: For some practicing Jews, what is the shmita or Shemitah? Name the four main actors on the hit 1970s TV show All in the Family. Cape Verde is this year’s FIFA Cinderella team. Where is the country of Cape Verde? Which two British royals, which German emperor and which pope did Buffalo Bill Cody perform for? Name all the U.S. state capitals with two- or three-word names. Fun Facts: James Doohan, the actor who played Scotty on Star Trek, died in 2005 at the age of 85. A few years later, his son Chris and astronaut Richard Garriott s...
A few of our readers have asked if we are planning to write a story regarding the June Hot Springs County Republican Party meeting. We are holding off at the moment. After the meeting, an agency covering the meeting made the announcement that the Thermopolis Independent Record was one of the businesses that is owed money by the party. In an effort to be fully transparent, we will acknowledge that is correct. So, yes, the walk out and lack of quorum to approve and pay bills at the June meeting created a bit of a conflict of interest for us on...
If you are tempted to believe the abuse allegations against WBS’, please consider the total picture.WBS exists to help teenage boys change their behaviors so they can build decent, successful lives. The school is the last chance stop for kids who have been troubled and disruptive their whole lives. At WBS classroom disruption, tossing furniture, destroying equipment, hitting and cursing teachers, other students and staff is not allowed. If students choose to do such things they are isolated from others until behaviors stop. WBS provides high s...
Questions Tom Brady’s 649 career touchdown passes is the NFL record. Name the next four leaders. What is the name of the pig in the book Charlotte’s Web? What country is named after another name for Jesus? What year did the Battle of the Little Bighorn take place? How many countries are participating in this year’s FIFA World Cup tournament? Fun Facts New Mexico and New Jersey are the only states with unique letters in their names: X appears only in New Mexico, and J appears only in New Jersey. The Latin word for silver is argentum. That...
It was 1831, and the community of Albany, New York, was preparing to celebrate the fifty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Two French dignitaries were present to witness the entire event. As the pair of notables left their hotel that summer morning to the sounds of ringing church bells, patriotic celebration and the sights of gathering crowds, they were welcomed by the lieutenant governor to the state capital’s Fourth of July parade. Frenchmen Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont, were asked to be i...
I’ve lived in Thermopolis for about 18 years and I read the police report every week. Since we’ve had less police, we’ve had less crime - at least reported crime; but I believe if a real crime happened, it would be reported. Some people are under an assumption that police can prevent crime, but according to the constitution, they can’t do until a crime is committed. In our community we also have a Sheriff’s department which assists the city police occasionally, and also have a highway patrol when necessary. In the years I have been here we h...
by Kim Bartlett The Thermopolis Farmers & Artisans Market is looking forward to the month of July! Celebrate July 4th, America’s 250th Semiquincentennial, with the freshest, healthiest, locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, cheese, eggs, dairy, breads, desserts: whatever your July 4th menu, celebrate America by celebrating our local farmers’ and producers’ harvest. We are excited to begin our Harvest Bucks program, generously sponsored this year by Hot Springs Health and Gottsche Performance & Longevity Centers, on Saturday, July 11th....
For years, Wyoming has talked about economic diversification. Governors have talked about it and legislators have argued about it. Business leaders have dreamed about it, and editorial writers have written about it. Meanwhile, Wyoming has continued to struggle with the same challenges that have haunted the state for decades. Our young people leave, our communities age, and our economy rises and falls with commodity prices. Then we wonder why our children and grandchildren cannot find enough opportunities to stay and build their futures in the...
To defend the Declaration of Independence is to defend the American people, because as Thomas Jefferson (its author) maintained, the Declaration is “an expression of the American mind.” And never before in our nation’s history has a full-throated and unapologetic apologetic been needed to protect and preserve the Declaration of Independence for our children and their posterity. The core American ideals of self-evident truth, human equality and the divine endowment of inalienable rights, have been incrementally upended by an alien ideol...
We were fortunate enough to attend the Saturday parade in downtown Thermopolis. Not only was the parade one of the most outstanding we have ever witnessed, all the entries were very happy to be part of the event. The flags leading the parade brought tears to almost everyone’s eyes, hats off and hand over their hearts showing great pride in America. The other thing that made it wonderful was the attendance. It has been a long, long time since we have seen such a great crowd all the way through the route. Even the little children were very h...
We are planning a special historical section to run in the July 2 edition of the Thermopolis Independent Record. We will be celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial. Even more so, we will be celebrating our Hot Springs County roots. Every Hot Springs County business has an opportunity to participate in this special edition. The editorial body of the special section will include historical photos and stories about Hot Springs County history. Individual business ads are available to brag about the success of your business. This special...
Questions: What are the host countries of this year’s World Cup Soccer Tournament? Where is the General Sherman tree? What year was the last official French execution by guillotine? What percent of all the artwork owned by the Louvre is on display? What are the three largest metropolitan areas in Brazil? Fun Facts: A sunflower typically follows the Sun for several weeks during its growth phase, then settles facing east for the rest of its life. Elvis Presley has been dead for seven years longer than he was alive. Eighty percent of Soviet men b...
As we approach the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence, we find our country teetering on an identity struggle of mammoth proportions and severity, not only about who we think we are but who we want to continue to be. Jefferson called the Declaration “an expression of the American mind,” and it is this American mind that is being challenged today at every turn. We recently watched an avowed socialist become mayor of our greatest city, unthinkable even a decade or two ago. Acts of political violence have increased precipitously acr...
by Elvis Tippets, son Experience from the Don H and Glenna Tippets Family Prior to moving to Thermopolis, we lived on a ranch in Crook County, and for one school year we live in Moorcroft, Wyoming (1946-47) My mother (Glenna) taught school there and my dad (Don) was working in Sheridan, Wyoming for the Soil Conservation Service. He had applied for a position with the University of Wyoming to be a part of the County Extension Service. In the Spring of 1947, dad received a position as the Extension Agent for Hot Spring County in Thermopolis. We...
by Bryan Golden, author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.” Acting without first thinking is too common. It is called reacting. It leads to unintended negative consequences. Problems are needlessly created or exacerbated. In this state, you are driven by emotion rather than logic. Anger, jealousy, bitterness, hurt, fear, and distrust are some of the feelings which bypass rational thought. Thinking after acting makes as much sense as a carpenter who cuts first and then measures. Once cut, a board cannot be made longer. Actions, once taken, can...
In 1,350 words, the Declaration of Independence succinctly captured the full essence of the American ideal by unpacking the source of civil and religious liberty as well as natural rights and human conscience. In fact, as noted by a host of Constitutional experts, the Declaration is the first political document to found a nation in the name of “the laws of nature and of nature’s God.”. This is what sets it apart from every other political document in history. Thomas Jefferson, though a confirmed deist himself, spoke volumes on this subje...
Bravo to Sarah Castillo for her brilliant Thermop IR May 28, 2026, letter to the editor. Letters to the Editor in a local newspaper are vital to a community. Sarah’s eloquent points about community involvement are necessary and timely as we enter this season of national patriotic events. Sarah writes: “This conversation [local community involvement] is bigger than any one person, business, or denied opportunity.” Let me add, “and, this conversation belongs on the Opinion page of the Thermopolis IR”. Sarah’s letter is a victory for our entire...
Schools are wrapping up the 2025-26 school year which means our young community members will be out and about on a regular basis. Children will be going here, there and everywhere to enjoy their summer break. We ask that drivers be extra mindful and watch for youth walking, riding bikes and scooters. Children can easily get distracted and forget to look both ways before crossing the street. Let’s all do our part to keep our youth safe. Bring on summer fun! Stay safe....
Many communities proudly market themselves as champions of small business, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. They speak about opportunity, revitalization, and supporting those willing to invest in their communities’ future. But for many people trying to build something from the ground up, the reality often feels very different. Too often, “economic development” functions less as a pathway to opportunity and more as a selective system that favors familiarity, privilege, established names, and insider access. And that should concern every...
Questions: Name the five American women who have won 10 or more Grand Slam tennis singles titles. What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu? Who composed the violin concertos known as The Four Seasons? Name the four U.S. states whose largest cities begin with the letter L. Which continents contain the Volga, Yangtze, Murray and Onyx rivers, as their longest rivers? Fun Facts: When General Mills released a new cereal in 1941, it was called “CheeriOats,” but after a trademark dispute with Quaker Oats, the name was shortened to “Ch...
