Changing seasons

If you go through back issues of the Thermopolis Independent Record, you will see our writing most often reflects not just the news at the time, but hints at the changing seasons.

This spring is no different.

As we start preparing for greener pastures and pops of color from flowers coming into bloom, we see a new program has begun under the banner of Hot Springs County Emergency Management.

The County River and Stream project will keep residents of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County appraised of river conditions as well as what is going on with the small streams in the county so residents can make the proper decisions when it comes to high water.

While we are a little below last year’s snowpack total, there is still a lot of water that will be coming down from the high country and we cannot predict what kind of rainfall we may have over the next few months, so the program will bring you up to date what is going on with the rivers and streams at any given moment.

You can read more about the program on page 14.

We also bring you some tips about rattlesnake safety this week, knowing that its just a matter of time before they start creeping out of their dens, looking for a little warmth.

Master Gardeners are planning a program to show you what you can do now to prepare your soils for planting your flowers and gardens, and there is already talk about mosquito spraying later in the year.

Before long the garage sale category in the classified section will be full.

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead this Sunday as we return to Daylight Savings Time. More sunshine!