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America is an idea. It belongs to No One and Everyone. No one in the United States is required to carry identification on them at all times. There is an inherent understanding that freedom exists for all who live here, whether born here or not, and that freedom is upheld by the Constitution and related laws and norms. As citizens, the trade-off for this freedom is that we have a civic duty to participate in our democracy. Participation by all creates the fabric that holds us together as a country. First among those civic duties is voting. The...
After watching and listening to two Thermopolis officer’s (a sheriff deputy and police officer) dash and body cams where one did weaponize his cruisers’ iron cowcatcher, used a PIT manuever grill gaurd to chase a man in a field, striking him hard enough to toss him over the hood - then calling “needed” backup since it didn’t faze the pedestrian - I won’t call Good’s light, WOKE-approved vehicle a weapon. The ICE agent was maybe swished a bit from the side, if touched at all, by her barely-moving-from-park SUV. He deftly fired one shot perfectl...
Back in 2017 while addressing a group in Laramie, my mentor, the late Al Simpson said: “Money’s dominance over politics is the number one problem our nation faces. It is a growing crisis that prevents us from tackling anything else. We have now reached a turning point: Either we are a country that makes decisions based on the common good, or one where the size of your wallet determines the worth of your ideas. Either we uphold the values of a representative democracy, or we allow greed and wealth to destroy the great American experiment in sel...
To the editor: It seems there is a lot of division and confusion around economic development currently in the recent Wyoming state legislative sessions. I don’t have all the data and I certainly haven’t been in on all the conversations, but I feel it is my responsibility to share my personal business experience and perspective. It is the voters that I want to share with. I have already shared with the legislators but it is your turn to speak to your legislators on this topic. Hopefully it will help steer our state to continued and greater suc...
I like the letters to the editor page here in the Thermopolis Independent Record! Internet quips are fun, but there’s nothing like a hometown newspaper’s letters to the editor page. My mother was a big time Republican, but it didn’t stop her from chuckling along to Will Rogers, the humorist who often joked about being a Democrat. And who doesn’t like Mark Twain - and a big whopper? So let’s talk about one, a whopper that’s as big as the sky! I love it, the arrows really make it, the whitewashed stone sign on Monument Hill, it’s been there my...
I had a friend come to visit. After a few trips through town, he asked, “When was the last time the city replaced a street ?” I said, “I don’t know, I’ve only been here for 76 years.” Mike Ramsey...
It is totally inappropriate to call someone hateful and ignorant, and then claim his arguments are not worth responding to. You have responded and here is my answer. You have drawn the conclusion that Islamophobia=Hate. It is only reasonable to be apprehensive of an ideology that calls America the Great Satan, and Israel the Little Satan. Mr. Lambrick, knowledge and love will win in the end; ignorance and hate will not. I invite you to get a copy of the Quran and read it for yourself. It does NOT teach the peace loving religion some say it...
It is totally inappropriate to call someone hateful and ignorant, and then claim his arguments are not worth responding to. You have responded and here is my answer. You have drawn the conclusion that Islamophobia=Hate . It is only reasonable to be apprehensive of an ideology that calls America the Great Satan, and Israel the Little Satan. Mr. Lambrick, knowledge and love will win in the end; ignorance and hate will not. I invite you to get a copy of the Quran and read it for yourself. It does NOT teach the peace loving religion same say it...
In reference to Joe Casciato’s December 4 letter to the editor: Someone wiser than me has said “It’s better to remain silent and have them think you are a fool than it is to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” This idea is in Proverbs in the Bible as well. It’s not worth anyone’s time to refute his arguments point by point, but it is a sad reflection of our current state of affairs that Mr. Casciato felt the need to say those hateful and unsupported opinions in a public forum, and for that forum to feel the need to repeat them. Knowledge a...
There are three great religions that arose within the western tradition, the Hebrew, Christian and Muslim religions. Mohammad records many stories about Jesus and his mother Mary in the Koran. Even though Jesus is never referred to as God, he is still held in the highest degree of honor and respect. In Islamic tradition it is not Mohammad who will return to earth but Jesus himself. Unless of course Mohammad is the Madhi, the Arabic name for the forerunner of the Messiah. But according to this tradition that would be the Prophet Elijah. The...
A call to all in authority in the U.S.A. 1. Remember your oath to the US Constitution and the Judeo-Christian principle it represents. 2. Islam is totally incompatible with our Constitutional Republican form of Government! 3. Islamic centers around the U.S.A. practice “Sharia Law” and are totally illegal under our Republican form of Government. State Constitutions also prohibit the practices that endanger the peace and safety of the state. 4. Our wise founders knew this and we have been blessed by God for it. 5. Proverbs 22:28 - “Remove not t...
To all whom may be concerned; In January of this year Michael and Michele Stevens representing Tipi Retreat asked for the opportunity to be reheard in regards to their former application for a land use change. They believed that they had evidence that satisfied the original concerns over their application and that they were never given the opportunity to be reheard and provide a avenue of remedy. Considering all that had taken place and the fact that this issue was still under litigation to continue to the Wyoming Supreme Court, we resolved...
Our President recently signed an executive order mandating 1 year in Prison for burning the American Flag. At first I had mixed feelings. I love our flag, but I thought, what about free speech? I have now decided to fully support the President as I believe He is right, and here is why; The US Flag is actually “property” that belongs to the American people. Thus it is really a crime to burn it. Flag Burning is intended to incite violence and is therefore illegal. So I thought, what if they make it illegal to burn the Book of Mormon, or the Kor...
To all concerned residents of Hot Springs County: Did you know that on July 7, 1960, a lack of funding threatened the museum’s existence? The Pioneer Association asked the Hot Springs County Commissioners to take over the museum’s operation. The Pioneer Association Museum became known as the Hot Springs County Museum, I guess the saying ‘what goes around, comes around,’ holds true. My grand nephew, Reuben, and I recently had the opportunity to view the museum and all the great history that it houses. We learned many interesting facts about t...
Everyone in Hot Springs County needs to be aware of an educational event at the Learning Center, Fifth and Arapahoe, on Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. This event will help everyone better understand the results of the property tax cuts and the decline of income from oil and gas. Local governments have experienced a twenty percent cut of income. This results in cutting budgets of many of our programs. Be an informed citizen by attending. Chuck Cooper...
The following is an edited version of my presentation to the HSC Commissioners during the July 8 meeting. In my thirteen years at the courthouse, our department that fixes and maintains our investment has run on a shoestring budget as well as smaller staff than they should have for the amount of responsibility they have toward county property. There is much at stake as maintaining our buildings and properties and protecting that investment that is owned collectively by citizens of the county. With the close relationship between AG and the...
My weapons are old, my boots full of holes, This isn’t my world anymore. I never thought these old eyes would see, No loyalty to God or our country! This isn’t my world anymore. The burning of our flag here in the states, You don’t like it here!!! Turn at the gates. This isn’t my world anymore. Please see our lonely lives unfold, we see it unfolding everyday. I find it hard to give anymore, hell they’ve taken it all away. This isn’t my world anymore. So no matter what anyone thinks, or if they even care. I’m still a soldier like my brothers b...
Last week, the University of Wyoming Extension office in Thermopolis was notified that its budget would be reduced by 50%, resulting in the loss of an administrative assistant position and all 4-H operating expenses (supplies and travel). The only information provided prior to last week indicated that all departments were to reduce their budgets by 2%. If the county moves forward with this sudden decision, most of the day-to-day services provided by our office will no longer be available to the people of Hot Springs County. The extension...
AARP Wyoming State Volunteer President Stella Montano and myself will be boarding a plane for our nation’s Capital to ask our congressional delegation to back provisions of The Big Beautiful Bill supportive to older adults. We strongly support the increase to the bonus standard deduction for older Americans, which would provide tax relief at a time when many seniors are facing financial strain. We support expanding Section 45S Tax Credits for paid family and medical leave as it will help more Americans who are family caregivers. We applaud t...
We read in the Independent Record that the county commissioners have given permission for archery hunting in the gravel pit on Webb Road. We would like to take this opportunity to explain why the pit is, (and has been for 7 years) posted NO TRESPASSING. In 2018 the COUNTY APPROACHED US about obtaining ownership of some property we owned on both the east and west sides of the railroad track. One of the commissioners came to our home to discuss this. At that time, we explained that we had no interest in getting rid of the property. He asked us wh...
I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all who volunteer their time to clean up along our highways, trails and waterways in Hot Springs County and throughout our great state. The number of orange garbage bags staged alongside the road for pickup is an obvious reminder of how much trash is tossed, blown and scattered along our roads. Sadly, it is only a matter of days before what was clean once again becomes the travelers trash can. Stewardship of our land and resources we hold dear here in Wyoming requires personal responsibility...
Thank you to the county and the county workers that are working so hard to improve Coyote Run Road. All of us residents greatly appreciate the money, time and effort going into our road. On behalf of all residents of Coyote Run, thank you! Larry Alwin...
To Hot Springs County School District #1: I am a mother with a child currently enrolled in 2nd grade at Ralph Witter’s Elementary, soon to be in 3rd grade. I’ve always appreciated the educators in our district and beyond. They do a job that takes patience and perseverance, while maintaining a positive atmosphere. Teaching is what I believe to be the most important job in our society. Shaping the young minds of the future. However, there is a disconnect from personal to professional in our district, not with our educators but with the adm...
It must be that time of year again. The cookie-monsters are back tearing up the ground on public land. Both ends of the north-south road at the east end of the buffalo pasture seem to be one of the targeted areas. Another is a flat area off Centennial road not far above east river road. There the grass was coming in nicely for a while. Then, after some wet weather, it was all torn up by people spinning “ cookies”. It ripped up the grass leaving a mud hole. After drying there are now rough ruts to deal with. This is the type of behavior tha...
Let’s drop the F-bomb. Yes, I’m talking about FRAUD. As someone who works at your local bank, you would be amazed at the number of times we’ve intercepted an attempted scam. It feels like in today’s world, encountering fraud in some form is almost a universal experience. The other day a representative from my credit card fraud department called me. I had potentially fraudulent charges totaling over $800! I was incredibly grateful for their vigilance and their efficiency in resolving the incident and returning my life back to normal. This exampl...
