Deployed soldier says thanks chamber for support

Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment in life. 

We received a lovely Facebook message from one of the soldiers that received the Christmas boxes. He said in part, “I wanted you to know how much we appreciate the generous donations of snacks, personal hygiene and care products. Thanks to your efforts, we have a little…or a lot of The Basin with us! Thank you again! What an incredible showing of support!” 

Did a little bit of Little Shoppers 2025 & Christmas lights shopping this weekend. Found some good deals on lights. Not a lot when it comes to gifts, bags and tissue paper. Please keep your eye out for us. We don’t need boxes, bows, gift tags or ribbons. 

Chamber renewal forms for 2025 are available. If you are so inclined, it would be awesome if every member re-upped now. So much easier to keep track of. If your membership in 2024 was within the last nine months, please feel free to prorate the membership fee for 2025. 

The chamber member lunch is Thursday, Jan. 9 at noon. (Suggestions for lunch are welcome!) 

Chamber member news: 

• Brandi’s Candies: Go Miss Wyoming, Baylee Drewry. She is competing this week in the Miss America contest! 

• Friends of a Legacy (FOAL): They are looking for a couple of passionate volunteers that would like to be on the Mustang Rendezvous planning committee next year. Please contact Heather Green at foal2005@outllok.com 

• Camp Bethel: Dads and Lads, Jan. 24-25 

• Basin Rec: Riverside Alums vs. 2024-25 boys basketball team, Jan. 3, 6 p.m. at the community complex. $2 for single and $10 for family. 

• Basin First Baptist: Soup with Seniors, Jan 6, at noon. 

• South Big Horn Senior Center: Cody Trip, 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6. VA rep, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

•Basin City Arts Center: Bingo Night, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

• UW Extension: Tender venison & gourmet sauces, Jan. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. at Basin First Baptist.