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Bait trap gather to begin in McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:51pm

CODY, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will begin a wild horse bait trap gather operation on or about November 27 in the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area east of Cody. The BLM will use the bait method; no helicopters will be used.  

Riverside Academic Challenge team

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:37am

On the 4th of November the Riverside Academic Challenge team traveled to Cheyenne’s LCCC campus to compete in the November meet. After 5 long hours of competition the team came out on top of the small schools division placing 6th out of 18 teams. Schools competing included Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Mountain View, Cheyenne East, Cheyenne Central, Yoder, Thunder Basin, Douglas, Campbell County, Thermopolis and Mountain View. Pictured are (l-r ) Jackson Scott, Jon Mendenhall, Andrew Sawyer, Ben Mendenhall, Paul Stone, Hailey Scott and Lane Owen. Courtesy photo

Huskies outlast Encampment, headed to Laramie

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:24am

It was exactly what you want to see in a playoff game in Burlington on Friday as the Huskies hosted Encampment for the semifinal game. Scoring came quickly and often from both teams and it was a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle to the end.
“It was quite the game,” said Coach Trent Aagard. “Both teams played like they wanted to go to Laramie.”

News Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:18am

Schools to host Veterans Day programs later this week
The Riverside Schools Veterans Day Program is Friday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
There will be music, readings, flag folding and recognition of local veterans.
The POW flag presented to the school has been hung in the gym.
The public, veterans and families are all welcome to attend. Cookies and drinks will be served.

Basin Ham and Turkey Drive November 14

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:17am

Basin First Baptist is spearheading a holiday food drive on Nov. 14 and asking the public to donate turkeys and hams to the Basin Area Food Bank.
The food bank is distributing Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. If you are unable to purchase a ham or turkey, there are many other items that are needed such as potatoes (fresh or instant), cooking oil, boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, cereal, and canned or boxed milk.

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:16am

Thursday, November 9
8 am, Indoor Walking, Old Gym, Basin
8:30 am, Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin
10:30 am, Beginning Tai Chi, Gottsche, Basin,
10:30 am, Tai Chi, Senior Center, Greybull
12 pm, Member Meeting, Chamber, Basin
1 pm, Bingocize, Senior Center, Greybull
6 pm, Intramural VB, Rec Center, Basin
7 pm, Council Meeting, Town Hall, Basin
Friday, November 10
8:30 am, Veterans Program, School, Burlington
9 am, Veterans Program, School, Basin

Hunters reminded to submit harvest surveys

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:13am

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how your Wyoming hunt went this year. Many hunters have received a harvest survey via e-mail or the U.S. Postal Service. The survey gathers harvest information and feedback on the 2023 hunting season. It takes only a few minutes to complete and contributes valuable data for monitoring the state’s wildlife populations, setting future quotas, season dates and other regulations.

Coins on a tombstone honor veterans

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:00am

While visiting some cemeteries, you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.
These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their lives while serving in America’s military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of the coin.

Veterans Day dinner in Basin

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:59am

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, 2023. What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, on Nov. 11, to honor US veterans and victims of all wars.
This holiday is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Local woman does 50-mile ruck march challenge for Veterans

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:57am

Carolyn Burinsky of Basin is no stranger to the challenges of veterans. One of those challenges is suicide. Veterans are at a 57% higher risk of suicide than peers who have not served. Suicide is the second highest leading cause of death for Veterans under age 45.
Burinsky comes from a very large military family on both her mother and father’s sides, dating back to WW2.
Between husband Ron and her, they have six kids in the Navy. She explained it like this. “His oldest daughter’s husband, and his youngest daughter