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Open House set for new hospital addition

By BRENDA TENBOER
Three long years in the works but the new addition at the South Big Horn Critical Access Hospital is now a reality with an open house celebration scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7.

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Happy Thanksgiving

I wandered around the grocery store thinking what to have for Thanksgiving and I’m drawn to the freezer where the birds are — you know the ones, the turkeys.

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Helen Lydia Foss Grenier
Sept. 24, 1913 - Nov. 18, 2009

Funeral services for Helen Lydia Foss Grenier of Greybull were held Nov. 23 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Basin. Helen, 96, died Nov. 18.

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Bertha Jones Jordan
July 30, 1924 - Nov. 17, 2009
Funeral services for Bertha Jones Jordan of Greybull were held Nov. 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Greybull Ward. Bertha, 85, died Nov. 17 at Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home.

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Stephanie Amber Stulc Brayton
Oct. 4, 1981 - Nov. 10, 2009

A Funeral Mass for Stephanie Amber Stulc Brayton of Greybull was held Nov. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greybull. Stephanie, 28, died Nov. 10 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings of complications related to Russell-Silver Syndrome.

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Two cited in fatal boat wreck

By BRENDA TENBOER
The co-operators of a 10-foot boat that capsized on the Big Horn River on May 31 have been charged in connection with the incident that resulted in the death of 39 year-old Bobby Brinkerhoff.

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What does it mean to be a veteran?

By KARLA POMEROY
Big Horn County Commissioner Jerry Ewen gave a poignant speech last Wednesday as part of Cloud Peak Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program.

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Water tank bids opened; subdivision revisited

By KARLA POMEROY
In a special meeting Monday night, the Basin Town Council opened three bids for the new water tank project although the bid could not be awarded.
Mayor Phil Juillard said the bids needed to be reviewed by engineer Sherman Allred and then sent to the Wyoming Water Development Commission for approval before the council could award the bid.

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Sidewalks, technology discussed

By KARLA POMEROY
Safe routes and technology highlighted the Big Horn County School District No. 4 board meeting last Tuesday.

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Thumbs down to council: Notice of work session should have been given

It’s that time again where we need to give a thumbs up to a few people but, unfortunately, also, a thumbs down.

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Jane Hill
Oct. 25, 1919 - Nov. 9, 2009

A celebration of the life of former Basin resident Jane Hill of Coos Bay, Ore. was held Nov. 15 at Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary in Coos Bay. Jane died Nov. 9 in Coos Bay.

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Stephanie Amber Stulc Brayton
Oct. 4, 1981 - Nov. 10, 2009

A Funeral Mass for Stephanie Amber Stulc Brayton of Greybull was held Nov. 14 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greybull. Stephanie, 28, died Nov. 10 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Billings of complications related to Russell-Silver Syndrome.

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Sheriff supports Endangered Person Advisory

By BRENDA TENBOER
Missing children do not always meet AMBER Alert requirements but quick public notification is still key to a quick recovery.

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Blue Ribbon Award Assembly Thursday

By KARLA POMEROY
Since receiving the announcement of its Blue Ribbon Award, Burlington Elementary staff have been busy including a trip to D.C. and planning today’s (Thursday) assembly.

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By KARLA POMEROY
The Big Horn County commissioners are considering two public hearings to listen to comments on the Big Horn County Land Use Plan revision.
The commissioners received the plan last Wednesday during the regular meeting. County Planner Jim Waller said the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the plan and recommended approval to the commissioners. Consultant Ken Markert of MMI Consulting of Cody said the only requirement for the commissioners is to hold one public hearing prior to acceptance.

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Celebrating veterans, education; wanting health care reform, fresh air

On Wednesday our area veterans were honored with a variety of programs and dinners, and rightfully so.

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Clemmie Arlene Johnson Enright
Jan. 22, 1942 - Oct. 27, 2009
Clemmie Arlene (Johnson) Enright, age 67, of Santa Maria, Calif., and formerly of Basin, Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 in Santa Maria, Calif.

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Jerry Lee Wisehart
June 25, 1940 - Nov. 7, 2009
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of the life of Jerry Lee Wisehart of Greybull will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greybull Elks Lodge. Jerry, 69, died Nov. 7 at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.

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Bernadine Mae Craig Lujan
Oct. 27, 1936 - Nov. 8, 2009

Memorial services for Bernadine Mae Craig Lujan of Basin were held Nov. 11 at Atwood Family Chapel in Basin. Bernadine, 73, died of cancer Nov. 8 at South Big Horn County Hospital.

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No bonuses this year

By KARLA POMEROY
There will be no bonuses this year for Big Horn County employees after further discussion by the Big Horn County commissioners Tuesday.

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Council awards bid, approves final plat

By KARLA POMEROY
The Basin Town Council awarded LaMax Construction the bid for the Big B Driver water line replacement after opening five bids at Monday’s council meeting.

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Sheriff and South S&R work to resolve conflict

By KARLA POMEROY
A need for communication and a clarification on state statute is needed to improve relations between the Big Horn County Sheriff and South Big Horn Search and Rescue.

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Riverside shutout by Southeast

By KARLA POMEROY
The Riverside Rebels post season run ended with a 42-0 thrashing at the hands of the Southeast Cyclones Saturday afternoon.

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Swimmers finish in 13th place

By NATHAN OSTER
While they didn’t score many points, Greybull-Riverside coaches and team members came away from the State 3A Swimming and Diving Championships feeling good about the experience.

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Lady Rebels 0-2 at state tournament

By MARLYS GOOD
Youth and experience finally caught up to the Riverside Rebels at the 2A State Tournament in Casper last weekend as they were ousted in two matches.

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Lady Huskies win fourth state volleball title

By Marlys Good
The 1A State Volleyball Championship was something the Burlington Lady Huskies had set their eyes on from the first practice in August, and what the Lady Huskies wanted, they got, but it didn’t come easy.

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Wendell Reid Lyman
Oct. 29, 1928 - Oct. 29, 2009

Funeral services for Wendell Reid Lyman were held Nov. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wendell, 81, died Oct. 29 at Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home.

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Jason S. Whitish       
March 1, 1925 – October 23, 2009

Husband and father, Jason Whitish, ended his life journey on October 23, 2009, at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Fla., after a courageous battle with COPD and CHF.

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Viola M. Whaley
Sept. 4, 1914 - Nov. 2, 2009

A Mass of Christian Burial for Viola Whaley will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greybull as part of the Sunday morning scheduled Mass. Viola, 95, died Nov. 2 at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo.

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Edna Mae Jorensen Winkler

Sept. 2, 1930 - Oct. 29, 2009

Funeral services for Edna Mae Jorensen Winkler are being held Nov. 5 (today) at 10 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Home in Sturgis, S.D. Edna, 79, died Oct. 29 at Midway Clinic. A memorial service for Edna was held Nov. 2 at Atwood Family Chapel in Greybull.

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Bradford “Brad” Dean Chapman
June 4, 1942 - Nov. 1, 2009

Funeral services for former Basin resident Bradford “Brad” Dean Chapman of Cody will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Basin. Brad, 67, died Nov. 1 at West Park Hospital in Cody.

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J. Allen Cathcart
June 19, 1923 - Oct. 31, 2009

Funeral services for J. Allen Cathcart were held Nov. 4 at Gorman Funeral Home - Converse Chapel in Douglas. Allen, 86, died Oct. 31 at the hospital in Douglas.

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The bonus question

The Big Horn County commissioners mulled a decision for the past two weeks on whether to give bonuses to county employees. Rightly, the commissioners opted to forego the bonuses this year.

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