Opinion

Counting down the days

Published by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 8:00am

I bet nearly everyone who reads this column will remember “counting down the days” to a special event. We can probably trace those “countdowns’’ back to our childhood when we counted down the days to Christmas, for the last day of school, for our birthdays.  Keeping track of special events made growing up fun and adventurous.

70 Years Ago: Wyo-Ben adds mill, boosts workforce

Published by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 8:00am

100 years ago

Prairie Doc Perspective: Backpacks and Back to School

Published by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 8:00am

School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz.   What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class?  Let’s find out if you are a star student or need to brush up a little on your backpack knowledge.      

50 Years Ago: Broken-down bus leaves Buffs stranded in canyon

Published by admin on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:16am

100 years ago

What’s in a name?

Published by admin on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:11am

A few years ago, my wife gave birth to our first son and we named him Henrik. When said quickly out loud, it sounds like “Henry,” (the English pronunciation) and when read in print, can appear to be “Heinrich,” (the German pronunciation).

Riverbed excavations concern county

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 3:43pm

Acting county engineer Matt Leonhardt talked to the commissioners at the Aug. 6 meeting about residents taking material from riverbeds. One area is near the bridge on Road 16. The bridge crosses the Greybull River (south of Otto).
“Someone has gone in there and excavated some material out around the bridge. Not right up on the bridge, but near it,” said Leonhardt.
County engineer Willie Bridges has visited the location to do an inspection. While not a huge concern at this point as far as affecting the bridge, it will be monitored.
Commission Chair Bruce Jolley asked if it could be a case of someone getting pit run from the riverbed to build their home. Leonhardt confirmed it was. He said a similar situation occurred south of Burlington. However, it was not close enough to a bridge to warrant structure concerns.  

A week of transition

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 3:40pm

This feels like a week of transition, as we move out of summer and into the start of school and beyond the primary election into the buildup for the November general election.
There weren’t too many surprises in Tuesday’s voting, especially here in Big Horn County.  We just aren’t accustomed to seeing only one candidate vying for our House district and for the Big Horn County Commission.
In fact, none of us can recall that ever happening.  Dalton Banks and Bruce Jolley should have enjoyed a good night’s sleep on Tuesday.  A little further south, incumbent lawmakers went 3-for-3.
And it was just a warmup in our municipal elections.  We’ll do it again in November, when turnout will no doubt be much higher than it was this week.

Book Group to resume meetings in September

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 3:38pm

This month was another month of transition. Julie Craft gave notice and resigned. She will be missed greatly by patrons and staff alike. Toward the end of the month, Roxanne Everhard was hired to fill the position. She has been working as a sub in Basin and Greybull, so it has been an easy transition and you may have already had the opportunity to meet her. We are very fortunate to have her on board.
The last Thursday of July, Lisa Kunkel’s photography group had an exhibit in the library and presentation in the meeting room. This was a youth group and there are some very nice photos on display in the library.
As school is starting again this week and some of the after-school programs have been cut, we are offering homework help for grades three to five at the library Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Town is sending mixed messages to its visitors

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 3:38pm

Dear editor:
“Welcome to Greybull”? 
I know we’re a great Tree City, but we also seem to be a Weed City. Welcome to Greybull, all you potential visitors.
John Kunkel
Greybull

 

Greybull residents should take pride in community

Published by admin on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 3:37pm

Dear editor:
I travel quite a bit. My two notable trips this year have been to Tokyo and Greybull. I have been to Asia many times and to northern Wyoming many more. My travels to each area are planned and looked forward to each winter, particularly with the cold snaps of Minnesota. On the face of it, Tokyo and Greybull have little in common. They are not alike in population, culture, language or number of horses. Yet, what draws me back every year is the same.
I love to fish in small mountain streams and the Oshino river below Mt. Fuji is amazing. The historic hotel I stay at outside of Tokyo has owners and staff that treat me like family. Even with its large size, I’m never fearful of crime and enjoy just sitting outside with a cup of coffee.