Opinion

Come to the fairgrounds in Basin Saturday to shop

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:42pm

“Call me crazy but I like to see other people happy and succeeding. Life is a journey, not a competition.” — Unknown
Hope to see you all this Saturday in Basin for the annual Christmas Bazaar and Little Shoppers. Both start at 9 a.m. Kids 10 and under may shop for up to 10 gifts for just $1 each. People to help the kids shop would be appreciated, as parents/guardians aren’t allowed in the shopping area. Show up at 8:30 a.m. to learn the ropes. Little Shoppers ends at noon. The bazaar ends at 2 p.m.

The mouse in the mitt

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:41pm

For some reason we had a horrible infestation of mice last week, one morning we caught six in traps. Normally we catch one every few days, and maybe catch none at all for weeks at a time. Last week though they were thick, we set up our repeater traps and were catching two or three every night in them too. I don’t know what caused it but they were just thick.

Prairie Doc Perspective: ‘A Date That Will Live in Infamy’

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:38pm

December 7, 1941 is a “date that will live in infamy” as stated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his famous speech after the events of the Pearl Harbor bombing.  That event led to the United States involvement in World War II.  President Roosevelt’s speech was a call to arms and a declaration of war against this act of aggression by a foreign nation.  He never wanted us to forget what happened.  President Roosevelt concluded his speech by saying “With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable

Where are the benefits?

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:38pm

Dear Editor:
Many years ago, our government teamed up with the universities, colleges and special interest groups and introduced science into our wildlife and its habitats. Since this time, especially over the last 30 years, our deer herds, upland game birds and our waterfowl populations have been and still are being depleted.

Pardon my self-righteous judgmental attitude

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 2:37pm

In October, I wrote a column about not judging the people that would be coming to get Thanksgiving baskets. The premise of that column was there are people who take advantage of such programs. They may not really be in need. However, we shouldn’t think things like “Oh, they can afford to buy cigarettes but not food,” or “My, you can afford a bunch of piercings and tattoos, but you want us to feed you.”

The gift of giving

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:01am

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday still fresh on our minds and the appearance of Christmas lights around town there is no denying Christma

Pages of the Past

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:00am

100 years ago

Cooks Corner

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 9:59am

Farm Animals and Gates

Chamber Chat

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 9:58am

Christmas Bazaar and Little Shoppers coming Dec. 9

Shop local small businesses. It’s a win/win.

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 4:58pm

There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.
Be sure you shop locally on Saturday, Nov. 25 for Shop Small Saturday. The more you shop the more chances you have to win $50 in Lilac Loot. Loot may be used the same as cash in participating businesses.  Keep your receipts dated that day. Put your name and number on the back.  Businesses, be sure you remind your staff about this opportunity. Your local small business wins and so do you.