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Flash flood hits Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site

By KARLA POMEROY

Editor

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Big Horn County Friday afternoon and the flooding mainly occurred at the Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site.

Site Superintendent Brooks Jordan said between 4:15 and 4:45 p.m. Friday a severe thunderstorm with hail, high winds and rain hit the area with

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Cowboy Carnival Sunday provides fun for all

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The 10th annual Hyattville Cowboy Carnival this Sunday will feature all the favorites of the past including horse racing, quilt and photo show, dog trials and barbecue lunch.

According to carnival committee members Jessica Tharp and Linda Hamilton, the day begins with Cowboy Church at 9 a.m. at the horse racetrack (air strip), followed directly

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Time capsule reveals 1983 culture, future predictions

By KARLA POMEROY

Editor

The fifth of eight time capsules buried by Manderson-Hyattville High School juniors in John Tate’s American history class was discovered by Tate’s Riverside history class last Thursday

The capsule was buried 30 years ago on May 23, 1983. Members of the class were Gary Craft, Chris Vigil, Sharon Kraft, Michael

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Memorial Day services, other events Monday

By BARBARA ANNE GREENE

Staff reporter

The American Legion Marion Tanner Post No. 29 will be conducting Memorial Day services in Burlington, Otto and Basin this Monday, Memorial Day.

Services will begin at 9 a.m. at the Burlington Cemetery and 10 a.m. in Otto. The Legion members will present the color guard and gun salute.

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Hyde appointed new commissioner

By KARLA POMEROY

Editor

The Big Horn County commissioners Monday afternoon appointed John Hyde of Lovell as the new commissioner to replace the late Thomas “Scotty” Hinman.

Hyde will be sworn in at the start of the regular commissioner meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.

The Big Horn County Republican Central Committee interviewed 16 candidates

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Fire destroys Manderson home

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By KARLA POMEROY

Editor

Fire destroyed the home of Manderson residents Randy and Carlene Brown Saturday afternoon. Randy serves as the town’s mayor

County Fire Warden Brent Godfrey said the fire at 117 East First Street, started at 12:31 p.m. and was seen and reported by the Brown’s granddaughter, Carlene. Godfrey said Basin, Manderson and

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Vigil, Getzfreid named top students at RHS

By BARBARA ANNE GREENE

Staff Reporter

It was a race until the very end. Only .03 grade point average separated the valedictorian, Kinli Vigil and salutatorian Clint Getzfreid.

Kinli B. Vigil has a family history of valedictorians and a salutatorian. Her mother Nicole Ellison Vigil was salutatorian in 1989. Sister Ashley was valedictorian in 2009.

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Council at odds over public works director

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By KARLA POMEROY

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After several amendments were proposed, the Basin Town Council approved the 2013-2014 budget on second reading Tuesday night with third reading scheduled next month.

Bill Stoelk moved to amend the resolution to delete the funding and position for public works director. Phil Juillard, who seconded the motion, said, “We need to

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Commissioner appointed

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By KARLA POMEROY

Editor

In a special meeting Monday afternoon, the Big Horn County commissioners selected John Hyde of Lovell as the new commissioner to replace the late Thomas “Scotty” Hinman.

The commissioners interviewed three finalists — Hyde, Richard Russell and Stanley Jones — Monday morning before making their decision.

Hyde has served the past

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Stamp Out Food Drive now through Monday

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The day before Mother’s Day, make mom proud by contributing non-perishable foods to help Stamp Out Hunger.

On Saturday, May 11, the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers will deliver for America by conducting the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Other partners of the food drive include the National Rural Letter

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