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Soon it may be against the law in Wyoming to be a Christian who believes in the biblical teaching of marriage as one man and one woman (Genesis 1:27, 2:24; Matthew 19:4-5) and to also hold a public office. At least that’s the contention of the Commission on Judicial Conduct and Ethics and their case against the Honorable Judge Ruth Neely of Pinedale, Wyo. They want the Supreme Court to remove her from office because of her religious beliefs that prohibit her from performing same sex weddings. On Aug. 17, the Supreme Court will decide her c...
As a journalist, I sometimes get the chance to interview iconic individuals — even celebrities. From Newt Gingrich to indie film actors, professional dancers, PGA golfers and reality television stars, I’ve interviewed a smorgasbord of interesting individuals. I think my favorite though, was Ronny Cox from the classic film Deliverance. Below is the unpublished story that came out of that incredible interview sometime back in 2015 … Most famously known for his role as Drew Ballinger in the 1972 fi...
The First Amendment prohibits impediments against basic rights and freedoms including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to peaceably assemble and last, but certainly not least, freedom of the press. Freedom of the press means that newspapers, magazines and other printed materials have the right to publish without governmental restriction. It is only subject to the laws of libel (a written defamation of character), obscenity and sedition (speech or conduct inciting people to rebel against authority). First responders to an automo...
After many absent years, I recently enjoyed a delightful vacation in Thermopolis. A long-time friend and THS classmate spent an afternoon driving me by the many changes, and, one of our stops was the cemetery to visit the graves of my parents, Lawrence and Martha Schroeder. What a pleasant surprise to view Riverside Cemetery which reflects excellent care and continuous maintenance. Because every Memorial Day, I accompanied my parents to the cemetery and watched them use their hoes, shovels and rakes to remove the weeds around the graves of our...
I know it’s a bit cliché to say I’m thankful for the kindness of strangers, but over the past couple days, I really can’t find the words to describe some awesome events. I guess it’s pretty fitting that my wife and I took the kids to see “Finding Dory” Monday evening, a movie about relying on strangers’ kindness to find what was once lost. Following the show, my oldest was obsessed with playing the claw machine, and was a bit impatient. However, a sweet girl gave up two of her turns so he co...
Summer vacation for students is winding down while the new school year is approaching. Parents are beginning to receive supply lists via mail for Thermopolis Middle School and Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary students’ supply lists can be found online at hotsprings1.org. While school doesn’t begin until Thursday, Aug. 25 and the supply lists may seem daunting at times, it is good for parents to have plenty of time to gather all of the necessary things to make this year a success for all students. I’m sure when paren...
Attending the All School Reunion weekend July 16 and 17 was more than a social experience for this Hot Springs County High School 1955 graduate. I needed information for a book I am writing about growing up in Wyoming and Montana. Since my brother Bill Cederholm and I were in Billings for a family visit, we drove on to Thermopolis for the weekend. Thermopolis High School graduates need to know about the terrific resources available to those who want to revisit the past in some depth. Materials are rich and deep. At the Independent Record, I...
I’m the old guy on the bicycle riding along the side of the highway. I just want to thank all you drivers who pull over toward the centerline when you pass me. I appreciate that little bit of extra room and I appreciate your concern for everyone’s safety. Thank you....
Several Sundays ago while on vacation, I hit a deer 10 miles outside of Thermopolis. It happened in an instant. The front end of the car was smashed and the air bags deployed filling the car with what looked like white smoke. The car could not be driven, and to make matters worse, I had lost my cell phone the previous day. Thankfull,y I was not injured. There was little traffic that morning, but the first car that passed stopped to offer assistance. They were approaching from the rear and did not even see the damage to the front of the car. The...
This is only my second time in Cleveland so the neighborhood I picked for lodging, while covering the Republican National Convention, was a crap shoot. I got lucky. Tremont is about a mile due south of the convention center and I had planned on just renting a bicycle, thinking it would be easier pedaling in and out of the downtown area than taking a cab or Uber. I was wrong. On Sunday, friend, wife and I decided to do some reconnaissance in the hope that my internet-mapped route would be as easy as it looked but as Sunday wore on, the police,...
As a newspaper, it is our responsibility to report the happenings around town. While that includes information from the latest meetings, upcoming events and results from local sporting events, it also means shining a light the other direction. When it comes to legal matters such as calls to the police department or sheriff’s office, happenings in the circuit and district courts, marriage licenses and divorces, the paperwork associated with these events is a matter of public record. Here at the Thermopolis Independent Record, we choose to p...
Pokémon Go has allowed me to revisit my childhood this week, and probably for many weeks, maybe months, to come. It was released as an app this month for iOS and Android devices, allowing players to capture virtual Pokémon that appear to show up in the real world using GPS and camera capabilities. So, it appears as if the Pokémon are in the real world — in your apartment, your yard, downtown. Childhood dreams literally come to life. Players are also able to train and battle Pokémon. To my disma...
This installment continues the series of articles that propose possible solutions to dealing with the geologic hazards of the Bighorn River Floodplain. The following is primarily focused on low-level flooding of several feet above flood stage with damage more or less confined to the floodplain. The limits of the floodplain, upon which most of Thermopolis is situated, are obvious. Stand on Broadway and look west. The west edge of the floodplain is right at Eighth Street where the street begins the climb up to the plateau west of town. The east...
The Fourth of July and Swinging Bridge and Bison Centennial Celebration on Monday was an amazing group effort. The celebration would not have been possible without the help of many individuals. The Independent Record would like to thank everyone who helped to turn this year’s celebration into something magical and unforgettable for children and adults alike. For the Swinging Bridge and Bison Centennial Celebration, numerous groups, organizations and businesses helped to make it a fun evening for everyone. Hot Springs State Park, the Pioneer Ass...
The Hot Springs State Park master planning process started in October of 2014. The agency hired Mundus Bishop, an independent planning consultant with many years of park planning and community development experience, to lead the planning process. This process included creating a steering committee made up of local and regional community leaders, State Parks staff, Hot Springs State Park concessionaires, business leaders, organizations and interested individuals. Since the start of the process the agency has had five steering committee meetings...
I’m one of those people who, when pulled over by an officer of the law, my mind scrambles. Sometimes I’m wondering what I did wrong; others, I’m thinking about what sympathies I might play on. Regardless, the end result is usually a bit of grumbling on my part about why we need to have these uniformed officers keeping an eye on everything. Of course I know they are there to protect and serve, but it’s always good to have a reminder of what those words mean. Last Thursday saw the Thermop...
The attacks Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and their respective (if not respectful) followers trow upon one another is enough to make a citizen fear for the Republic. But in reality, these barrages are nothing new. Time has a way of healing the wounds of personal destruction and so we are left believing that our founders were not only political geniuses but also politically genial. But that’s just not the way it was. Treacherous in private friendship and a hypocrite in public life were Thomas Paine’s assertions in a Letter to the Editor abo...
Oh, climate change. The thing that everyone knows about, but either doesn’t talk about or refuses to believe is happening despite scientific evidence. Some individuals refute the existence of climate change the way they refute the existence of wizards, dragons or fairies. I once worked at a broadcast news station with a meteorologist who not only said climate change did not exist despite her extensive knowledge of changing weather patterns which included colder winters and hotter summers but s...
Once, long ago, when managing a Junior Babe Ruth team (13-15 years old), I drafted a young man of limited talent and one arm. There were a couple of competing managers who gave me that “you’re a good, brave man, but boy are you stupid!” look. For the next two years, I struggled to get him the playing time the league demanded, and yes there were times that he was unable to make plays because of his handicap, but only twice in two years (32 games) was his handicap instrumental in losses. Before the season after his fifteenth birthday, he conta...
Recently, I found a wise saying I think we should memorize, “Before you pray, believe; before you speak, listen; before you spend, earn; before you write, think; before you quit, try; before you die, live.” I’m not good at all those ideas, but they are goals I would like to reach. I, for one, love a good civil conversation with someone who does not agree with me, but I find I do not often follow that advice, and those I talk with do not as well. One example is the hospital proposals that will be on the ballot this fall. My hope is we can have...
Journalism is about journalistic objectivity. Journalistic objectivity means that, as journalists, we must cover ever aspect of a story devoid of opinion. We must cover every side of that story, which means covering every differing opinion about the issue — regardless of how we personally may feel or what side we may be on. In essence, we take a step back from ourselves to present the facts as they are. We present the issue. We represent those that agree with the issue. We represent those that disagree with the issue. We even represent those w...
I would like to request a response from a city councilperson regarding what the reason was for putting a public access bathroom on the new City Hall, and what are the working hours for the public restrooms? Access was needed during the big car rally event this weekend, but it was locked....
This letter is in response to Ms. Kelley’s Opinion page column. First I would like to correct Ms. Kelley in her statement, “The saddest part of the deadliest mass shooting in United States history is that the gunman, Omar Mateen, hated himself more than he hated those he killed or injured.” Ms. Kelley I believe a history lesson is in order. In 1890, between 150-200 Americans were killed in a place by the name of Wounded Knee. This occurred in South Dakota and the majority of those killed were women and children. In 1870, the Maria...
There has been a lot of controversy about the idea for making the pools convert from using mineral water to using chlorinated water. Hopefully, the people would still come because of the beautiful park and countryside. My question is — would that include the private homes that have mineral water? There is a big difference between water being used to benefit the public and water arrogantly being used for private use....
Tuesday night, the Thermopolis Town Council approved a request to have a specially designated area for setting off fireworks on Independence Day. Though it happens every year, I’m always surprised at how quickly the holiday gets here. Of course in my Nebraska hometown this is typically the time of year when one of two things is happening — I’m being driven nuts by the amount of bangs, pops and whizzes going off long into the night, or — more likely — I’m getting together with some friends to...
