Rebels fall to No. 1 Lovell, Rocky

By KARLA POMEROY

The Riverside Rebels, who sported a 3-3 record in the 2010 portion of this year’s season, are still looking for the elusive win in 2011, dropping to 3-8 with two conference losses last weekend.

Lady Huskies turn back Bridger, Shoshoni

By Marlys Good

A struggling team from Bridger, Mont., was no match for the Lady Huskies in a game played in Burlington Jan. 18. The home team ran away with a 16-3 lead, held their opponents scoreless in the third quarter and won, 47-21.

Lady Rebels overrun by conference foes

By Marlys Good

The Riverside Lady Rebels ran into a buzz saw at Lovell Friday night where they were topped 54-23 by the Lady Bulldogs, and it wasn’t that much better Saturday when the Rocky Mountain Lady Grizzlies used a nine-point, 16-7 lead, to overrun Riverside 45-27.

Geis opposes changes to come with new concealed weapons bills changes

By KARLA POMEROY

Two bills pertaining to concealed weapons came before the Committee of the Whole last week, one approved by the Senate and the other soundly defeated.

Board moves forward with mammography project

By JENNIFER BUTLER

At the Thursday, Jan. 20, South Big Horn County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, an important step was taken to purchase a new mammography machine.

War on the West

By Brad Devereaux

Following an order by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in December, local officials in Big Horn County are asking questions and fighting back to make sure 256,000 acres of local land aren’t locked away with a new designation that would allow no surface occupancy.

Huskies split with non-conference foes; gear up for Pioneers, Eagles this week

By KARLA POMEROY

The Burlington Huskies split their non-conference games this past weekend, falling to Montana’s Bridger Scouts last Tuesday, 56-44, and then taking 2A Shoshoni into overtime before pulling out a 56-51 victory.

Concealed weapons bill goes too far

We support the Second Amendment wholeheartedly but we have reservations about letting anyone over the age of 21 carry a concealed weapon. That is exactly what will happen if legislation approved by the Wyoming Senate this week is approved by the House later in the session. The House approved a similar bill last year, which was defeated in the Senate.

John Dwane Pierson

Oct. 17, 1935 - Jan. 19, 2011

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned for John Dwane Pierson of Basin. John, 74, died Jan. 19, 2011, at the Wyoming Retirement Center where he had resided since Jan. 5.

Timothy McJunkin

April 13, 1936-Jan. 7, 2011

Word has been received of the death of Timothy McJunkin, a longtime resident of Basin. McJunkin, 75, died Jan. 7, 2011, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings.

Wrestlers fall to Powell, finish second at Bobcat Invite

By NATHAN OSTER

With several key contributors out of the lineup, Greybull-Riverside left Thermopolis on Saturday a disappointed, but determined, bunch.

Rebels show improvement despite dropping two

By KARLA POMEROY    

While the Riverside Rebels lost both games last weekend, Coach Kermit Sweeny said the team continues to show progress and continues to improve. The team lost its first conference game of the season 67-45 Friday night and then fell to Tongue River Saturday in Basin 60-44.

Lady Huskies edge Meeteetse, beat Dubois

By Marlys Good

Burlington opened conference play last weekend with a sweep of Meeteetse, 50-41, at home on Friday and the Lady Rams in Dubois Saturday, 55-34. The Lady Huskies had to play well and overcome a strong first half by both opponents as they begin their quest for a conference title.

Huskies dominate Longhorns, Rams

By KARLA POMEROY

The Burlington Huskies opened conference with two strong wins, defeating Meeteetse at home Friday 61-26 and Dubois Saturday on the road, 53-34.

G-R wrestlers take first at Don Runner

By NATHAN OSTER

To wrestling coaches, the Don Runner Invitational has long been considered one of the more important meets on the schedule. Falling each year in the middle of January, it gives teams on the western side of the state a chance to see how they stack up against their top rivals, the ones they will be facing just down the road at the regional tournament.

Oral Richard Harvey

July 24, 1921 - Jan. 12, 2011

Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass for Oral Richard Harvey will be held at a later date. Richard, 89, died Jan. 12 at West Park Hospital in Cody.

More transparency on executive sessions needed

Several years ago at a Wyoming Press Association winter convention, an Associated Press writer from Florida was amazed at our open meetings and public records act.

Huskies ride three-game win streak into conference play this weekend

By KARLA POMEROY

The Burlington Huskies avenged an earlier loss to the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies Friday night, picking up a 58-44 win. On Saturday they defeated Greybull 34-31, to improve to 3-5.

Rebels play Chiefs close; start conference play Friday

By KARLA POMEROY

The Riverside Rebels gave the Wyoming Indian Chiefs all they could handle in Ethete Saturday afternoon, but fell by 11, 73-62.

Lady Huskies exact revenge on Lady Grizz, Lady Buffs

By Marlys Good

The Burlington Lady Huskies closed out the 2010 portion of the hoop season with twin losses to Rocky Mountain and Greybull so revenge was on their minds as they opened the 2011 portion of the season against the same two opponents.

Work continues on lease agreements, tie-down fees

By KARLA POMEROY

The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified that Big Horn County is nearing completion cleaning up lease agreement issues.

Ag Committee files 21 bills

By KARLA POMEROY

The Wyoming Legislature opened the 2011 session this week with opening ceremonies Tuesday and the State of the State Address by Governor Matt Mead and the State of the Courts by Chief Justice Marilyn Kite on Wednesday.

Buffs sweep duals from Thermop, Lovell, Rocky

By Nathan Oster

Their hearts and minds may have been elsewhere, but the Greybull-Riverside wrestlers did enough last week to claim victory in three straight duals, beating Thermopolis, Lovell and Rocky Mountain to open 2011 on a positive note.

Basin’s first baby — a bouncing baby boy

By Marlys Good

Basin welcomed its first baby of the New Year,  a 7-pound, 14-ounce baby boy, Dawson Quinn Cerkan, who was born at 11:03 p.m., Jan. 5 at West Park Memorial Hospital in Cody. He is the son of Nicole Vavra and Tim Cerkan, both of Basin.

Lady Rebels lose first two games of New Year; face Lady Buffs Friday

By Marlys Good

It will be no holds barred when the Riverside Lady Rebels invade the Buff gymnasium Friday for a 5:30 game with the Greybull Lady Buffs. Both teams are hungry for a conference win, and it makes little difference which team is favored, or which team has the better record when the rivals go head-to-head.

Court rules change how information obtained

Due to new rules of procedure regarding access to court records enacted Jan. 1 by the Wyoming Supreme Court, the Basin Republican Rustler can no longer receive the same Media Disposition Report from Circuit Court it has received for more than six years.

Evelyn Sue ‘Susie’ Brumley Smith

Sept. 30, 1946 - Jan. 7, 2011

Cremation has taken place and memorial services for Evelyn Sue “Susie” Brumley Smith will be held at a later date. Susie, 64, died Jan. 7 at her home in Basin.

Wilmer William Thornberry

Oct. 20, 1923 - Jan. 8, 2011

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Wilmer William Thornberry will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Atwood Family Chapel in Greybull. Wilmer, 87, died Jan. 8 at his home in Greybull.

Ewen elected chair of commission

By KARLA POMEROY

The Big Horn County commissioners elected a new chairman at their regular meeting Tuesday.

New era brings changes

The new era in Basin town government began Monday night with a two-hour long meeting. The meeting included several changes that Mayor Amy Kania would like to implement and our first impression is that the new changes will be good for the town and good for government as most of them are a way to streamline processes, ensure chain of command, open up processes to the public and provide additional organization to the town government.

Lawrence Edward ‘Wee’ Collingwood

May 24, 1926 – Dec. 29, 2010

Lawrence Edward “Wee” Collingwood passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in the Billings Clinic after a brief illness.

Kim Elaine Galusha

Oct. 30, 1963 - Jan. 1, 2011

Funeral services for Kim Elaine Galusha will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 6) at Atwood Family Chapel in Greybull. Kim, 47, died Jan. 1 at South Big Horn County Critical Access Hospital.