Opinion

Thanksgiving

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:17pm

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday.  A time to reflect on the year past; no real decorating to do, gifts to buy, just a time to think about all the blessings that we are afforded just because we are lucky to be living in the most wonderful country of the world.
“Land of the Free and Home of the Brave” are more than just words to be mouthed; they describe the luxury we have, the privilege of living where those words are actually true.

From beginning to end, we are people of thanksgiving

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:16pm

Thanksgiving is such an integral part of our lives as believers.  Thanksgiving is one of the gates to God’s presence in the throne room (Psalm 100:4 and Isaiah 60:18).
The sacrifice of praise we offer God continually is the fruit or words of our lips giving thanks to his name (Hebrews 13:15).
God’s will in Christ Jesus concerning us is to give thanks to God in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18) preventing circumstances from defining our measure of faith (Romans 12:3).

Asking for trouble when boys allowed to play girls sports

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:48pm

For the three weeks I was out of commission, I was out of commission on current events. The aides at Sheridan were unable to solve my problem. The only station I was able to get, on my own, was Rapid City.  Finally did get to watch one football game and game one of the World Series, but no current events at all.

Letter to the Editor: Three Rivers erred in closing Bonnie Bluejacket

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:43pm

Dear editor:
As the one-year anniversary of the closing of Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home has just gone by, I feel it is important to share what we, as members of the Greybull and Basin communities, have lost.

90 Years Ago: Sewer gas sickens local residents

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:42pm

100 years ago
Nov. 16, 1933
Chamber of Commerce: A motion was made and carried that ladies be allowed honorary membership without dues and be urged to take part in all deliberations and activities of the organization.
Since the reopening of the Burlington line between here and Casper, which was so long out of consideration due to the washouts in July and September, the road is swamped with business. Twenty-five  crews are on the board at this place, four of which are switch crews and are constantly busy.

Some habits break hard

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 2:40pm

These days I am supposed to wake up an hour later than I was a couple of weeks ago. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that I am supposed to wake up at exactly the same time, except that exactly the same time is now an hour later. It is somewhat confusing.

A positive outcome

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 2:27pm

Our above-the-fold, front-page story this week heralds the dawn of a new era for one of key industries that power our economy in south Big Horn County.
M-I SWACO and Wyo-Ben are among the largest employers in the Greybull area and it’s been that way for more than seven decades, since they started in the early 1950s.
While their workforces have ebbed and flowed, depending upon market conditions, we’ve always been able to count on the two plants to provide good-paying jobs that keep people here.

Suicide prevention and mental health: A moral imperative

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 2:26pm

Until just last year, Wyoming has led the country in the suicide death rate since 2018, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. This is an issue of life or death; and as a pro-life legislator, I have joined many in the Wyoming Legislature who understand we can no longer, in good conscience, continue to force the obligation of this critical issue of Wyoming lives at the feet of families, churches, non-profits and volunteers.  

Family, friends made 90th birthday special

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 2:25pm

I have very seldom been surprised on my birthday, Christmas and Mother’s Day as far as what is going to happen, what I’m going to get as presents and how I am going to spend the day. However, on the occasion of my 90th birthday, I was absolutely clueless.

NWC uses savings, donations to match state contribution on Student Center construction

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 5:39pm

The Student Center construction project at Northwest College may lead people to ask where NWC is getting the money for the building. It’s a good question since our college has lost tuition revenue from decreased enrollment while also experiencing legislative funding cuts three times in the past seven years.
In this article we hope to present a simplified version of how NWC is funded, including specially designated money for capital projects and major maintenance for facilities.