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The Glenrock Town Council will hold a special meeting on December 17, 2009 at 9:00 A.M.. As outlined in town code, members of the council will act as the hearing board for the termination appeal of two previous Glenrock employees. All members of the council are asked to be at the town hall by 8:30 A.M.. The meeting will be convened at 9:00 A.M., at which time the council will entertain a motion to adjourn into executive session. Any members of the council whose conflict has been stipulated will be excused at that time. The room will be cleared of all who are not recognized as being directly involved in these proceedings and the hearing conducted in closed meeting as allowed by W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ii).

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AC245))W5'4$/)2(*[(C2 Saturday, December 5th marked Glenrock's 1st Annual Winterfest. The day-long festival was organized through a joint effort by the Boys and Girls Club, the Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce, Glenrock's Downtown Development Committee, and the Revitalization Ass. of Main Street., and consisted of a craft fair, a carnival, Santa and Friends photos, and last but not least,

Glenrock's Annual Christmas Parade. The event was enjoyed by all who attended and despite having several other activities going on in town that day--along with a spot of nasty weather, there was a decent turnout. Andrea Barker, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Glenrock stated, "...we did great! The kids enjoyed themselves and there was a lot of club kids

that showed up." The group managed to make back what they put into the carnival, as well as a little bit more which will go to aid those in need at Christmastime. Kay Taylor, Director of the Boys and Girls Club did a great job organizing the carnival, according to Barker who added, "She's the one who really put everything together." Mary Kay Kindt, Director of the Glenrock Chamber of Commerce was also

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Glenrock's Pony Express riders brave the sub zero temperatures on the backs of their equally brave horses during Glenrock's Annual Christmas Parade last Saturday! Photo © Fish Kio

Glenrock Nativity Scene's beautiful rendition of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Photo © Amanda Smith

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CENTENNIAL WALKWAY ADDS ART By Jessica Smith - Staff Reporter

If you haven't been through Glenrock's Centennial Walkway lately,bundleupandmakeitapoint to check it out soon! The wonder-

ful ladies (and gentleman) of Glenrock's Downtown Development Committee (the Aspiring Main Street group) have

COPPER WIRE THEFT By Mark Dosa

Almost Three Quarter's of a Mile of Copper Wire Stolen Second Theft Reported In today's tough economic times theft has escalated. Criminals lining their pockets with ill gotten gains is something Converse County law enforcement officials vigilantly strive to prevent. Two recent copper wire thefts from BNSF Railroad construction have definitely impacted Glenrock and surrounding communities. Monies obtained from such thefts are often used to purchase or manufacture illegal drugs such as methamphetamine. A vicious cycle often ensues, with more individuals becoming addicted and more stolen items needed in order to feed the meth monster. No Glenrock resident is immune. Early in the morning on November 9, County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two individuals on Walker Creek Road for "Larceny over $1,000.00". (Larceny is defined as "The act of taking something from someone unlawfully".) Clayton Gadd and Siobhan Taggart, both of Casper, were placed under arrest after they attempted to hide their vehicle from Sheriff Deputy Duncan. Upon inspection, Duncan found the truck loaded with sections of copper cable identified as stolen from a BNSF Railroad construction site near Bill, Wyoming. Also found in the truck were two pairs of bolt cutters and various methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. When questioned, the two suspects confessed to the wire theft. Further investigation revealed that additional wire thefts had also taken place. Stolen wire was transported by suspect Gadd to Rocky Mountain Battery Service in Colorado and sold for scrap. Approximately 4,086 feet of wire was stolen (over ¾ of a mile!) with an approximate weight of 9,098 pounds (over 4 ½ tons ). With the value of the stolen wire estimated at $21,676.26, Gadd obtained 11 checks from Rocky Mountain Battery Service totaling $5,712.90. Gadd received about 26 cents on the dollar for the stolen wire he sold. Even if stolen copper wire is sold for a fraction of its value as scrap, a substantial amount of money can be made in its illicit theft and sale. This knowledge prompted yet another theft from the same location on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Mirandy G. Workman and a man believed to be her father, a "Joey" or "John" Workman, both from Pueblo, Colorado, were arrested after stealing BNSF railroad copper wire. The arrest was for "Larceny over $1,000.000". In this case, almost $41,000 worth of wire was taken, damaged, and rendered unusable to the railroad. Workman indicated during his arrest that he takes stolen wire back to Colorado where it is burned and stripped then sold as scrap to Pueblo, Colorado recyclers. Sheriff investigators have revealed 13 sales transactions between Workman and Dionisio Metal Company In Pueblo. The Sheriff's Department has indicated that Sheriff's Deputies have been patrolling the area to prevent further incidents. Sheriff Clint Becker issued an informational release from his office stating that "The Converse Sheriff's Office is asking area recyclers to be aware of customers trying to sell materials that are suspect, and to report any suspicious activity immediately". Unfortunately, while Wyoming recyclers are cooperating, copper wire thieves might still transport and sell the stolen items to less suspecting recyclers in other states. Such thefts hurt the infrastructure of Glenrock and surrounding communities. Alerting local law enforcement when suspicious activity is seen or suspected can aid in the reduction of these malicious acts.

added art to the walkway and have plans to add more. From a whimsical wagon train painting courtesy of Bob Dorr, to renditions of a wind farm and Parkerton (oil field) by Kieth Lescher, to anamazingpaintingofthe Dave Johnston Power Plant by 9-year-old Brooks Browning, the path is really starting to take the shape hoped for by the committee.

One of the many pieces of beautifully detailed Glenrock history art that graces the new walkway in Glenrock. Photo © Jessica Smith

Kathy Patceg of the GDDC commented on the up and coming walkway,andthetwopaintings that will soon be joining the four already in place. "Weneedtwomorepaintings and if anybody's interested--kids, adults, whoev-

er...we have two spaces left." She then added with a smile, "...and if there are more than that, we'll get more boards!" Patceg and the committee she serves on couldn't be more pleased with how the walkway is coming out. "I'm extremely happy!" she stated, "I would like to see some more artwork in there and especially from kids." The group is also planning on installing an arch over the street-side entrance in the Spring, as well as putting in benches and lights (plus a stop sign for Jeannie). For more information on the Centennial Walkway,ortoexpressyourinterest in painting one of the works of art, callKathyPatcegatTownHall4369294.

SUB ZERO TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS - AND FIXES By Mark Dosa

The week of December 7 saw sub zero temperatures cause problems for more than a few Glenrockians.

a vehicle. This holds true, to a lesser extent, with all batteries, even the more advanced designs.)

Tisha Eckhardt of Faunce Auto in Glenrock reported that four vehicles were brought to the shop with cooling system problems. The culprit - inadequate or old antifreeze.

Eckhardt also recommends that diesel owners use anti gel additive in their vehicles fuel tank when temperatures drop below zero. Winter diesel helps, but even winter fuel can gel and cause a diesel vehicle to experience the dreaded "non-start".

"Three of the four vehicles had hoses filled with slush, while the fourth vehicle had more serious freezing issues. We allowed the vehicles to thaw out, and to our amazement, there didn't appear to be any damage. No leaks were spotted anywhere." When Ms. Eckhardt was asked if cracked engine blocks, cylinder heads, and radiators might be caused by lack of antifreeze in sub zero weather, she agreed that these problems could indeed occur. "I'm surprised no one had serious damage." Eckhardt revealed that only a few vehicles needed battery jumps because of the cold weather, which surprised her. "Cold weather can reduce a battery's ability to crank, which a battery needs to do in order to turn the starter over," Eckhardt explained. "In an area with cold weather, especially Wyoming, you need to make sure your vehicle has a battery that puts out the correct amount of cold cranking amps. Also, make sure your battery is fully charged. Some batteries sitting on the shelf that appear new may not be able to start your car when installed." (The most common type of battery, the lead acid variety, will discharge over time even if not installed in

Tuesday in Glenrock barely saw the thermometer reach the 5 degree mark. This, coupled with regular wind gusts, brought the wind chill temperature down to a frostbite inducing minus 13 degrees F. Wednesday made Tuesday look balmy by comparison. The temperature plummeted to more than 20 degrees below zero between midnight and 4 a.m. without factoring in wind chill. After noon, the temperature hovered between zero and 5 degrees for the balance of the day. Along with regular wind gusts reaching 30 miles per hour and higher, the wind chill during much of the afternoon reached minus 26 degrees, and often below that. Many Glenrock residents work outside, regardless of the weather. These hardy folk, though perhaps accustomed to such inclement weather, should nonetheless take precautions. Bundle up, Glenrockians! The National Weather Service warns that at 18 degrees below zero, frostbite (permanent tissue damage) can occur in as little as 30 minutes. At 32 degrees below zero, frostbite can occur in as little as 10 min-

utes. Stay warm out there! Jerrad Hall with J & T Backhoe is no stranger to cold weather. He has rescued his share of stranded motorists with the aid of his lifted 4 wheel drive crew cab and backhoe. While Hall doesn't have any rescue stories related to the recent chill, he does have some helpful tips to keep water pipes from freezing up and bursting. "I'm still a journeyman plumber, and I see a lot of frozen and burst water pipes. One of the most important things you can do is disconnect your hose from your water outlet. Water in the hose can freeze and also cause the water in the pipes inside your house to freeze. Many times this isn't found out until spring, and then you have a flooding issue." Hall was asked what folks living in trailers or motor homes can do, as it is common for pipes in these vehicles to freeze. "Pipes in trailers and motor homes freeze easier because they are less insulated. One thing you can do is build a skirting around the perimeter of the vehicle. (Obviously, this is for a vehicle that is going to stay in one place for an extended period of time.) Make sure the skirting doesn't have any gaps where wind can blow through. This will keep the area under the vehicle warmer." Hall also mentioned that hay, an easy to obtain and decent insulator, could be used under the vehicle, but

extreme caution would need to be taken. "Never put hay in an area where the vehicle is making heat or is warm or hot," Hall cautioned. Monday saw temperatures below zero from midnight to about 10 a.m. Temperatures then went up to about 5 degrees with an average of 0 degrees for the remainder of the day. Wind gusts averaging 10 mph were common in the afternoon. Tuesday temperatures reached a high of 5 degrees, and dropped to below zero after 4 in the afternoon. Wind gusts between 10 and 15 mph swept through town most of the day. Wednesday saw a non wind chill 20 below zero from midnight until 4 a.m., with temperatures slowly rising to 10 degrees at noon. Temperatures then dropped and hovered between 0 and 5 degrees for the rest of the day, with wind gusts close to 30mph between noon and 3 p.m. Thursday saw a bit of an improvement as the thermometer reached 20 degrees around 2 p.m. However, wind gusts well over 30 m.p.h. were experienced most of the afternoon. It's worth mentioning again the importance of antifreeze and properly charged automobile batteries. Consult your local auto garage or parts supply store to determine the correct antifreeze and battery to use in your vehicle. It could prove the difference between making it to your destination or waiting in the cold for a tow truck.

THE GLENROCK BIRD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CHALLENGE By Jessica Smith

Calling all Christmas lights connoisseurs! The Glenrock Bird is issuing a challenge to the good people of Glenrock. With all of the gorgeous light displays designed and built by you wonderful people for the enjoyment of others, we at The Glenrock Bird figured it could turn into a fun family contest! In the spirit of the holiday season and with the hopes of giving you some extra time with the family, your task is to hop in your vehicle (yes, with your family), hope it starts with the sub-zero wind chills we've been having, and drive around our awesome town to locate as many different outdoor Nativity scenes as you can. Write down the street address of each one you locate and turn it in to The Bird office by 5:00 p.m. on December 18th along with your name and contact number. The family that turns in the highest number of verifiable nativity scenes will win a 'Family Fun Night' basket, which contains: A certificate for a movie from Flicks, a certificate for a large pizza from the Classic Cafe, some microwave popcorn, and a board game. The basket will be awarded on December 21st. In the event that more than one group ties for the most, those names will go into a hat and a tie-breaker drawing will be held. Good luck....and have fun! Glenrockian home sports fabulous light display photo © Amanda Smith

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Coach Tony Lehner and his Lady Herder Basketball team started their quest for a berth in the State Championships at the Tiger Jamboree in Lusk on Saturday, December 5. The Ladies dropped a heartbreaker in their first game against Pine Bluffs, 50-49. The Lady Herders not only fought against Pine Bluffs but also turnovers, foul trouble, and lack of depth on their bench due to injuries. The final tally had 20 turnovers for our Herders versus

16 for Pine Bluffs. Pine Bluffs led the way in steals, 9 to 2.

Lady Herders against Lusk. Our Herders turned the ball over 17 times compared to 14 for the Lady Tigers. One motivating factor helping our Lady Herders in the contest against Lusk was the 13 steals that our ladies came up with in the contest.

Shelby Stewart was the exception to the Herders' woes against Pine Bluffs, playing her best game and putting up huge numbers. Stewart had 18 Coach Lehner had his team motivated and ready for their next games, winning 57-45 against host team Lusk, and also emerging victorious to the tune of 50-39 against #3 ranked Burns.

The Lady Herders will look for a repeat performance on December 18 when they will once again face off against the Burns Broncs at Burns. Coach

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Barry Ward of Burns will be looking to avenge his teams lost to the Herders during the Tiger Jamboree. The Lady Herders will also play a home game on December 19 against the Thermopolis Bobcats. This is sure to be a tough match-up between two very good squads. Head Coach Robert Davis of the Lady Bobcats will be looking to come back after a 45-20 opening game loss to Mountain View.

On December 11 and 12 the Lady Herders will host the Herder Classic in Glenrock. Games are scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with the lone Saturday game taking place at 10:30 a.m. Make no mistake; our Lady Herders will be prepared and ready to take on all challengers in their quest to gain a shot at the State Championships this season. Coach Lehner and the Lady Herders will be poised and ready to prove their worth against any and all opponents on the road to Casper in March 2010!

No less than 54 teams (around 600 children) took part in the day full of fun and robotics, which was held at the Casper Events Center. Each team was judged in four different categories during the 'Smart Move' season, such as Teamwork, Robot Design, Project, and the Robotics Rounds. Our Purple Herders beat their last year's score for the Robotics Round-which is what any team would like to see-their best round was worth 115

points! Though they didn't win a trophy this year (last year the group took 3rd place in Teamwork), the team of four was no less happy with the event. "It's fun!" exclaimed Johnathon Finch, age 12, "We are working great together as a team and we are all enjoying this accomplishment very much!" Christopher Sater, added, "I had a lot of fun!" and this was followed up by McKaylah Nissen, adding, "…I'm happy that we all were able to come to the LEGO Tournament!" Jamie Hawkins, a woman of few words, also enjoyed the event stating, "I had fun working with the group!" The Purple Herders Coach, Jessica Smith, was very happy with her team's performance. "I am just so proud of these kids," she said, "Even though they weren't chosen to receive a trophy this year, they applauded the teams that were, and left the building with smiles on their faces. Their parents-and the rest of us in Glenrock-can be very proud of that group!"

From left to right: Johnathon Finch, Christopher Sater, Jamie Hawkins, and McKaylah Nissen discuss strategies over the practice field while awaiting their next Robotics Round.Amanda Smith

Smith was also quick to acknowledge the school and the parents for their help and support of the team. "Without the school's support, we would have no LEGO robotics components to work with and no room in which to work! Mr. Smith (GIMS Principal) has been so very good to the team, and without the parents' support, the team wouldn't even be

possible," she stated, "They allowed their children to stay after school during the week and to come in on some Saturdays so we could be ready for this, sent snacks, offered their help and even saved us during the tournament when I forgot a very important piece of equipment." The 2009 season might be over for LEGO this year, but

plans are already being made for next year's season, when the theme will have to do with Biomedical Engineering. For more information on FIRST LEGO League, visit the website at http://usfirst.org . For more information about Glenrock's LEGO Team, contact Jessica Smith via email at zotonline@yahoo.com .

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Coach Yingling and his 22 strong wrestling team are looking to utilize their numbers, strength and agility to wrap up more wins this season for the Herders. The start of the wrestling season for Glenrock looks very promising as indicated with the victories we had in the Southeast Tournament in Yoder on December 5th, 2009. Coach Yingling added, "We entered 11 wrestlers today in the first event of the

season. It turned out to be a successful day and showed us the areas that we need to work on. Our wrestlers started this season off on a winning note with good performances and have laid the groundwork for what we need to do for the rest of the season." The Herder Wrestling Team is off to a strong start this season and will look to build off of this early success and use it to motivate them to more victories this year.

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The Herder Boys basketball program started the young season at the Tiger Jamboree at Lusk on Friday, December the 4th, losing to the host team Lusk 65-44. But, the "Comeback Kids" of Glenrock did just that in their remaining two games

of the tournament defeating Burns 36-28 in their other game on Friday and then taking the win against Pine Bluffs on Saturday 34-29. Even though the basketball season has just begun, our Herders are in a 5-way tie with Buffalo, Torrington, Thermopolis and Wheatland

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Over the next few weeks I will discuss headaches; types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Headache is defined as pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes. There are three major categories of headaches: primary headaches, secondaryheadaches, and cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches

30%3"#)/#%4#%+)2#,,#%)+'&%#+)5, "#!&),&0%$#6 By Jessica Smith (Saturday, Dec. 5th) The Purple Herder Robotic Stampede, Glenrock Middle School's LEGO Robotics Club, attended the Wyoming FLL (FIRST LEGO League) Tournament in Casper, Wyoming last Saturday. These dedicated young people did their parents, their school, and their coach proud through their conduct and sportsmanship. Johnathon Finch-age 12, Jamie Hawkins-age 11, McKaylah Nissen-age 11, and Christopher Sater-age 11 represented Glenrock in this most amazing tournament.

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On December 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Casper College played host to the Wyoming State Drama Championships. Students from across the state competed in various areas such as: lighting, costume design, make-up, publicity, and of course, acting. During this competition, there are no 'divisions' meaning that no matter how small or large the school, all students compete against one another. No less than twenty students from the Glenrock High School Drama Club participated in the Championship, bringing home 2 placement medals, 4 All-State medals,andanHonorableMention Award. Glenrock's award winners were: Freshman Anna Kroll, 2nd Place medal and All State medal for 3rd Year Fantasy Make-up; Freshman Brooke Kissack, 3rd Place medal and All State medal for 1st Year Fantasy Make-up; Sophomore Cheyanne Pfander,All State medal for 1st Year Real Make-up; Freshman Brandy Robinson, All State medal for Dramatic Monologue; and Sophomore Caitlyn Kumpula, Honorable Mention for Arena Play Performance.

in the 3A East Division with an overall record of 2-1. This crowd will be thinned out as the teams progress during the season and start playing games in their conference. Coach Kidneigh and the Herder Boys look to stay strong and on course when they face Burns in their next contest on December 18th at Burns and then we take on the Thermopolis Bobcats at home on December 19th. This is just the beginning for our Herder boys this season so look for bigger and better things to come as we "bring it to the court" against our division foes.

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During the three-day Championship, the Drama students were given various learning opportunities as they were evaluated and critiqued by professors and professionals 'in the business' from across the great state of Wyoming. On Friday evening, those in attendance were given a special performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, directed by Casper College Theater Director, Tom Empy. Ada Jane Pauline, Drama Director for Glenrock High School,waspleasewithher group's performance and with the events of the threeday competition. "It was an exciting and rewarding theatrical experience for all," she stated.

Primary headaches include migraine, tension, and cluster headaches, as well as a variety of other less common types of headache. Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache;asmanyas90%ofadults have had or will have tension headaches. Tension headaches are more common among women than men. Migraine headaches are the second most common type of primary headache.An estimated 28 million people in the United States (about 12% of the population) will experience migraine headaches. Migraine headaches affect children as well as adults. Cluster headaches are a rare type of primary headache, affecting0.1%ofthepopulation.An estimated 85% of cluster headache sufferers are men. The average age of cluster headache sufferers is 2830 years of age, although headaches may begin in childhood. Primary headaches affect quality of life. Some people have occasional headaches that resolve quickly, while others are debilitated.Tension, migraine, and cluster headaches are not life-threatening. Secondary headaches are those that are due to an underlying structural problem in the head or neck. There are numerous causes of this type of headache ranging from bleeding in the brain, tumor, or meningitis and encephalitis. Neuralgia means nerve pain. Cranial neuralgia describes a group of headaches that occur because the nerves in the head and upper neck becomeinflamedandarethesource of the head pain. Facial pain and a variety of other causes for headache are included in this category. Follow up next week to learn about symptomsofeachtypeofheadache and how they are diagnosed. This series will conclude with treatment options to discuss with your healthcare provider.

The next scheduled Drama Club presentation will be in February of 2010, and with talent like Glenrock has--in it's students as well as their Directors--it is sure to be another fantastic performance! Congratulations to Ada Jane Pauline and the Glenrock High School Kaitlyn Kumpula plays an interesting Drama Club for another Eve during an "Adam and Eve" skit great showing! with a "Mark Twain Twist!" during the drama competition last week. Photo © Bob Duncan Preston Blakely (L) and Mercedes Pfander (R) play Al Capone and Gangster Vanna White running a quiz show during last weeks drama competition. Photo © Bob Duncan

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Cowboy Column Cowboy Poet Columnist TJ Casey TJ Casey is a singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America. Check him out at www.tjcasey.net.

Did you Know Ol’ Santa Was A Cowboy When I heard the big commotion; I got up to see. What I saw just wasn’t like; I thought that it should be. Instead of tiny reindeer, and a big ol’ opened sleigh; I saw eight loaded pack mules and a big stout dapple gray. When he came in through the kitchen; he weren’t blackened up with soot. He’d a never made the chimney; with that big ol’ sack of loot. He weren’t dressed like all the stories; from his head down to his shoes. Instead he wore a big black hat, and his Wilson buckaroos. Instead of milk and cookies, he had coffee, with a nip. And I heard him sort of chuckle; every time he took a sip. And when he left instead of placing his finger aside his nose. He got up and stretched and yawned a bit; and out the door he goes. Before he left I couldn’t believe; into nine, he split an apple. Gave a piece to each of the eight pack mules; and one to his big grey dapple. Then he stepped aboard and rode away; headed for the trees. Before he disappeared I heard him say; Merry Christmas all and God Bless you and me. I didn’t know ol’ Santa was a cowboy; ‘Til he rode up to our house Christmas Eve. He had a big ol’ gunny sack, filled with fun and joy; then he started placing presents underneath our Christmas tree. Did you know ol’ Santa was a Cowboy? Until that night, I never would believe; he had a sack of presents; one for every girl and boy. As he rode away he smiled and winked at me; Merry Christmas all and God Bless you and me.

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The Night Hawk Night Hawk Bird Columnist Susan R. Stoltz Susan is owner/editor of Women Out West Magazine, featured speaker at writers conferences nationwide including Women Writing the West, Ozark Creative Writers and Writing the Rockies. As a freelance writer Susan has been featured in Open Range Magazine, Cactus Creek Daily and on the website of the National Association of Baby Boomers. Photo © Amanda Smith

HAVE WE LOST THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS? I googled ‘holiday inspirations’ this morning in an effort to glean inspiration from the words of someone else. 99% of what appeared on the search engine were things that you can buy or bake or run around and do. There was a poem called ‘Christmas in the Hood.’ I read the first verse. It reminded me of the Saturday Night Lives skit of Mr. Rogers Tenement. Not quite my cup of tea. There was a catalog for Christmas trees you could order covered with miniature booze bottles. Talk about Christmas spirits! I found instructions on how to make Rudolf ornaments out of wooden clothes pins, and Martha Stewart had so many crafty things to do it made me dizzy. How does she have time to DO all that stuff? Is it my imagination or have we completely lost sight of what the Christmas holiday means? Part of the problem is the ‘political correctness’ this nation has decided to embrace. In the effort not to offend anyone it’s become the ‘holiday’ season or ‘holiday’ shopping or ‘holiday baking.’ And people talk about getting into the holiday spirit? What exactly is that? Is it about who can buy the most expensive presents and have the best yard decorations and light show? Or the most perfect tree? In an economy where it’s tough to make ends meet and pay the bills it would behoove us all to step back and think about the people we love and what matters most. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ. It’s about love, and giving and sacrifice, not tinsel and neon and reindeer. Christ was born in a lowly manger, not the front window of Saxs Fifth Avenue. “For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” -Luke 2: 11-12 the Bible

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!"#$%&"'()$ *+,-.(#/&.,"+ ,%$"$, American Town So how does the Glenrock WY real estatemarket look these days? Currently Glenrock has a average listing price for homes for sale of $176,367. The Converse county average currently is $292,119. The current number of properties on the market inGlenrock is 6. The Glenrock median listing price is $170,707. For Converse county real estate the total listings are 45 and a median listing price of $167,179. This compares toWyoming real estate data, which this week shows a total number of listing properties as 3,399 with a median listing price of $224,200. It's pretty much accepted fact that a Glenrock home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything. Recent worrisome talk about subprime mortgages, falling property values, foreclosures and slow real estate markets are keeping more than a few homeowners up at night. The cure for those heebie jeebies is information. There are tons of tools available to help you realistically calculate how much you can afford to borrow (either for a purchase or a refinance), and how much it will impact your budget. You can also search listings to see what homes in your area have sold for.

Notice of Publication: STATE OF WYOMING IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF NIOBRARA 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JODIE DAWN BURNS CIVIL ACTION NO. CV2009 -252-DC Plaintiff Vs. ARNON ELIEL BURNS Defendant NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Arnon Eliel Burns, DEFENDANT CURRENT ADDRESS: Unknown You are notifi ed that a Complaint for Divorce, Civil Action NO. 2009-252-DC has been fi led in the Wyoming District Court for the 8th Judicial District, whose address is P.O. Box 1318, Lusk, WY 82225. Seeking dissolution of your marriage to Jodie Dawn Burns and a Decree of Divorce in her favor. Unless you fi le an Answer or otherwise respond to this Complaint

for Divorce within 30 days following the last date of publication of this notice, a Default Judgement will be taken against you and a Decree of Divorce will be granted. Dated this 20th day of October, 2009 BY CLERK OF COURT: Linda Fosher Clerk of District Court, Deputy Public Notice #0003. Published in The Glenrock Bird in the year 2009 on November 15, 22, 29 and December 6. Did you know that can publish legalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public notices in Glenrock Bird at affordable and reasonable price?

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0()%,&!(.&%"+,&1&223&*456&789&:;<=> %?9&)@&.<6A>&<9&*5>9;4BC&1&7;<B>&DEFGH333I33 Beautiful ranch style home in quiet residential subdivision. Three bedroom, two bathrooms and a two car garage (with gas heater!) makes this 1376 square foot home the ideal place for any family looking to buy. Built in 2006 - features include Tankless Water Heater / In Floor Hot Water Heat Dishwaser, Refrigerator, Overhead Microwave, Stove. Vaulted ceilings in main house. Master bedroom sports a wonderful walk in closet, double sink, double headed tile shower Floor coverings include wood, tile and carpet Foundation - Crawlspace

AND THATS NOT ALL! Outside Features include an 8x12 shed that matches the house, front and back automatic sprinkler system, wood fenced backyard complete with a dog run, backyard porch and patio with hot tub hook up and plenty of space niceley graveled on side of house perfect for your RV, boat or other recreational vehicles.

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to book your appointment to view this beautiful home.

$(O-&(!&.(++J-*&0J++% "##,7$J-*&'J:% The Town of Rolling Hills is now accepting Sealed bids for the construction of an ADA access ramp. For more information and to obtain a copy of the engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans, please contact the Town Hall at 307-436-5348. All bids must be received by December 18, 2009.

For buyers, dropping prices make purchasing a home tempting right now. But if the "subprime mess" taught us anything, its that many people who felt pressured into buying a home with little or no money down are now feeling the sting of inflating mortgage payments. Take a breath and carefully assess if buying is right for you; in some cases, renting might make more financial sense.

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!"#$ %&'()*+")!"$, !"##$%&'(&)*%+$,-'(,.&+*,/%&(00&)1(#$,-2%&)*'34 WASHINGON -- In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, DNev., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, RWyo., joined fellow Members of the Congressional Western Caucus to highlight the impacts the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) will have on jobs and local economies throughout Wyoming and the entire West. “Water is extremely precious to our way of life in Wyoming due to our arid climate,” Lummis said. “Wyoming’s state government has done a terrific job managing our limited water resources. Yet somehow, Washington

thinks they can do a better job than local water managers. This bill simply represents another massive power grab in the West by a Congress that wouldn’t know a puddle from a spring. I will continue to work with my western colleagues to stop this legislation dead in its tracks.” The bill, S. 787, seeks to expand the jurisdictional sweep of the Clean Water Act, introduced in 1972, by granting the federal government authority over all U.S. waterways. It removes the requirement that regulated waterways be “navigable,” as stated in the Clean Water Act. The deletion of the word “navigable” will allow all inland waters to

be subject to federal regulation. The proposed legislation would make it more costly to grow crops, provide water to cities, operate and maintain water storage and delivery facilities, and carry out other activities on both public and private lands. Specifically, the CWRA will replace "navigable waters" with the term "waters of the United States," defined to mean: all waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide, the territorial seas, and all interstate and intrastate waters and their tributaries.

!"##$%.&(#,$5"%&%P3,/$,-&$%&*,&3P$6&0*$!"43 WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., called the Fiscal Year 2010 Omnibus spending bill an epic failure of Congress to rein in government spending, while millions of Americans search for jobs and struggle to put food on the family table.

“It is no wonder that Congress’s approval ratings are in the tank. Americans everywhere are tightening their budgets and millions of people are desperately looking for work. The audacity of this Congress to increase federal spending during these tough economic times is unconscionable and callous.

“This $446 billion spending bill is a slap in the face to every taxpaying American,” Lummis said.

“This type of free-for-all spending proves once

again Congress’s inability to share the burden and stand up for the American people. Congress is simply out-of-touch with the struggles of everyday Americans. Those who voted for this behemoth spending bill should be ashamed of their vote. “Even more disappointing is that congressional Democrats have tuned out the President’s call earlier this year for fiscal

restraint. I urge President Obama to veto this bill and send a clear message to Congress that business as usual is no longer tolerated.” The nearly 2,500 page bill contains an overall 12 percent increase over 2009 and an overall 24.4 percent increase over 2008. It also contains 5,224 earmarks worth a total of $3.8 billion.

/3%P$'3&)+*'&%(#3&%*1Q&43$/&+3*!'+&5$!!&%!*%+3% 5$!!$(,%&04(#&#3/$6*43& Washington, D.C. – On Friday December 4th's Senate floor, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., took some of his colleagues to task today for claiming the Reid health care bill doesn’t cut Medicare when it indeed does. Enzi noted specific sections in the bill and Congressional Budget

Office (CBO) statements outlining the half trillion in cuts from the Medicare program. “Some of my Democratic colleagues have attempted to argue that this bill does not cut the Medicare program. Unfortunately, all of these statements are simply false. CBO has ana-

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lyzed the bill and concluded that the changes made by the Reid bill will result in a half a trillion dollars in Medicare cuts,” said Enzi.“What we need to do is to bring down health care costs, reduce the burdens on small business, curb the deficit and protect seniors. There are plans

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tions that came with the tabs directed that they be affixed in upper left-hand corner of the plate, but nothing in the law required it. Displaying the tab elsewhere makes it harder for law enforcement officers to see, and can create a dangerous situation if officers have to focus on scanning the plate for the tab rather than watching what the driver is doing. The law requires owners to register their vehicle in Wyoming immediately upon becoming a resident of the state, and the revisions clarify who is considered a resident. Wyoming residency now begins immediately upon any of the following: · Working in the state

and owning, renting or leasing a residence here; · Registering to vote in the state;

cles at county treasurer offices for a fee of $50 per month, not to exceed 120 days.

· Applying for public assistance;

The residency law exempts full-time students at the University of Wyoming or any of the state’s community colleges, and defines fulltime student is anyone “who attends a post secondary school on a fulltime basis as defined by that institution.” Daily commuters from a contiguous state also are exempt, provided their vehicles are currently registered in their state.

· Purchasing or holding a valid resident hunting or fishing license; · Filing a homestead or military tax exemption on property in the state; or · Residing in Wyoming for 120 days, regardless of whether employed in the state.

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+'?+H)='%?II*JK&'L MJ*%LI'HH)=N%('' December 18 is the registration deadline for the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. To participate, students must either attend a school that is registered or register with Scripps as a homeschooled student. Registration information, including details about entry fees and age requirements, is available at www.spellingbee.com. So far, schools from 13 Wyoming counties have registered. The

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Spelling Bee will be held March 13, 2010, at the University of Wyoming. The university and the event sponsor, the AARP National Spelling Bee, invite eligible Wyoming students to participate. To compete at the state level for a chance to represent Wyoming at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, students must first qualify through a series of elimination bees, which must be held on or before March 1, 2010. The Wyoming Spelling Bee champion wins an

expenses-paid trip to the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., in the spring. "We are glad to offer our experience holding spelling bees for people age 50 and older to ensure that the students of Wyoming get a chance to compete on the local, state and national level," AARP National Spelling Bee Chairwoman Pat Johnson says. "It's wonderful that the University of Wyoming is willing to offer this opportunity to young students to challenge themselves and showcase their talents." The Scripps National Spelling Bee, started in 1925, is the longest running educational promotion. This is the second year the University of Wyoming will host the Wyoming bee. The organizers of the AARP

National Spelling Bee will officiate at the Wyoming State Bee. The statewide competition will help to connect Wyoming schools, build relationships, and promote learning and competition through the state's rural communities. Participation in the spelling bee encourages students to study vocabulary, word history and definitions. It promotes academic achievement and allows students to gain self-confidence and developpoise.

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On Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th, the fourth annual Frank Lyons 777 bowling tournament was held at Glenrock Bowl. Frank Lyons was a member of the Men's Association (of bowlers) for approximately 25 years before he passed away due to cancer. This tournament is named in his honor. There were 29 entries for the tournament, each entry consisting of a four-member team.

The 777 in the name comes from the fact that the team members' averages (what they normally bowl) couldn't be more than 777--in this way, the teams would be more evenly matched. From the semi-finals on Saturday, 12 of the 29 teams advanced to the finals on Sunday where they bowled 6 games to find out who was the 'best of the best'.

Team Four Play, consisting of Spencer Guthmiller, Allan Landess, Gary Thomas, and Rick Miller bask in the glow of their win at the Frank Lyons 777 bowling tournament here in Glenrock last weekend, hosted by Glenrock Bowl. Photo © Jessica Smith

:O+J!%*'?+O%MJ*%:)=!'*%:)!&%L=J:%IH?= DOUGLAS – Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) personnel based in Douglas follow their annual snow plan to keep area highways passable and safe. WYDOT’s snow plans determine winter maintenance priorities and designate levels of service for routes based on a number of factors, including traffic volumes and roadway use requirements. During severe storms, scheduling depends on available personnel and equipment. Highways designated for high-volume

service will be plowed first with roads in other classifications handled as soon as possible thereafter. Changing weather and road conditions may require shifting resources from lower-priority roads to achieve the desired level of service on highervolume highways. The 14-person Douglas maintenance crew maintains service on over 650 lane miles of roads around Douglas. Each operator/vehicle combination has responsibility for plowing and sanding an average of nearly 47 lane

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miles to keep roadways suitable for driving at reasonable speeds. Up to 20 hours daily of high-volume service is provided on I-25 from the South Douglas Interchange through North Douglas Interchange. Work continues on I-25 north to the West Glenrock Interchange and I-25 south to the Glendo Interchange. Up to 16 hours of mediumvolume service is provided north of Douglas on WY 59 to the Campbell County Line and east of Orin Junction on US-18/20 to

the Niobrara County Line. As level of service requirements are met on more traveled roads, plows are then dispatched to the Orpha Road to milepost 18 (WY 93), the Glenrock Connector / Rolling Hills and Monkey Mountain Road (WY 95), the Power Plant Road (US 20/26/87) to the East Glenrock Interchange and Orin Junction to Glendo (WY 319).

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On Sunday, December 20, Glenrock's Community Baptist Church will be presenting a Christmas pageant between 10:30 a.m. and 11:25 a. m. The public is invited to attend. Church representative Terry Arnold is excited about the upcoming event. "There will be about 20 kids in the program," Arnold enthused. "They range in age from 2 ! through high school age. They've been practicing for a couple of weeks." The theme of the pageant is "The Birth of Jesus". The children will sing

three songs: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Joy to the World," and "Away in a Manger." Children and the two adult cast members will be dressed as wise men, shepherds, a registrar, an innkeeper, stars, angels, sheep, and dove. Actors will also portray Mary, Joseph, and small children dressed in clothes reminiscent of the day. When Arnold was asked if this years pageant was the first in many years, she said that "We did have one last year, but there were

no costumes. The play was presented with puppets. There was singing and a puppet ministry last year. This year is the first one (in a while) where we will have (actors) in costumes." A call to the home of Pastor Rick Bishop on Wednesday evening was answered by the pastor's daughter, who indicated the Pageant would take place during normal worship time. After the celebration, guests will be invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus

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Four years ago, when a group of educators got together in Casper, Wyoming, in order to begin a Wyoming FLL, they had no idea how much it would end up growing. Starting in 2006, with less than 30 teams, the organization has grown to encompass over 60 teams--and is still growing! So what's next for Wyoming FLL? Mike Britt, Head Judge for Wyoming FLL, was one of the original grant writers for the group and is very excited to see it grow so quickly, though he acknowledges some changes may have to be made. "Actually, we're at a point where we need to have qualifiers...around the state," he said, "we have so much growth around the state...we're at capacity with 60

teams at the Events Center, so...I think we're at that point of growth where it's time to go to a qualifying system." The current FIRST Lego League in Wyoming encompasses 9 to 14 year olds, but very soon all that will change. Jeff Brewster, the FIRST Lego League Operational Partner for Wyoming had this to say about FIRST, "I think Wyoming FIRST Lego League is doing very, very well. The teams get better every year!" He followed that up with a very exciting announcement: "This year, we piloted Jr. FIRST Lego League with the Natrona County School District and we had 10 teams from 10 elementary schools participate with the plan to open it statewide next year,"

Brewster said. Jr. FIRST Lego League is for kids ages 6 to 9 and the teams are required to build a working LEGO model and create a 'show me' poster based around the current FLL theme. This is exciting news for those students who wanted to participate in Lego League, but were too young to compete. The FIRST Lego League is a wonderful addition to Wyoming's extra curricular activities and the teams are limited only by their imaginations. For more information on Wyoming FLL or Jr FLL, visit the FIRST website at /wyomingfll.blogspot.c om or www.firstlegoleague.org .

Christ with cupcakes, punch, and coffee in the downstairs portion of the church. Anyone interested in attending is invited. The Community Baptist Church is located on 833 South 2nd Street. The Christmas Pageant will be taking place during normal worship time, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, December 20. Pastor Rick Bishop can be contacted at 436-2239.

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The winners of our drawing for a pumpkin pie and a dozen cookies before Thanksgiving were Trish Popovitch and Raina Cederburg. Thanks to all who took the time to master our Sudoku and mazes. Do you want to clear up any fines that you have acquired? You’re in luck. The library is holding their Food For Fines, starting December 14 and runs through December 24. We will except can and nonperishable food items for equal amount of your fine. All of the items gathered will go to the community food bank. Our front bulletin board features the history of the Christmas tree. Did you know that in the 12th century Christmas trees were hung upside down in central Europe? We have various books on Christmas trees, come in and read all about them.

Thursday, 12.03.09 -Suspicious Vehicle. Message left for owner -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning for expired registration -Citation Issued for Dog at Large -Parking Complaint. Officer notified -Property Damage. Report taken -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Information Documented -Dog at Large Reported. UTL. Message left for ACO -Juvenile Problem. Officer mediated -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning issued for stop sign Friday, 12.04.09 -Water Leak Reported -Comm Tech Performed Notary x2 -Dogs at Large. Returned to owner -Written Warning Issued for Expired Registration -Fingerprints Taken for Employment Purposes -Traffic Stop. No visible registration. Driver had properly notarized title x2 -OAA. Officer assisted DFS with a home visit -Domestic Dispute. Male subject cited for battery Saturday, 12.05.09 -Dispute Reported at Local Establishment. Officers responded. One subject arrested for interference -Ambulance Responded to Assist Natrona County Emergency Personnel with a Multi Injury Accident on I-25 Just West of the County Line -Comm Tech Notarized a Title -Officer Unlocked a Vehicle Door -Officer Assisted a Subject Having Vehicle Problems -Concerned Citizen. Everything was ok -Animal. One transported to the pound -Rolling Hills Patrol Complete Sunday, 12.06.09 -Officer Responded to a Dispute. Parties counseled -Citizen Assist. Officer completed assist

-Maintenance. Public Works Notified -Street Sanding Requested -Animal. Everything was ok. ACO notified -Phone Harassment. Referred to the Sheriff’s Office -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed Monday, 12.07.09 -Citizen Assist. Officer complied -Dog At Large. ACO UTL -Comm Tech Performed Notary x3 -Concerned Citizen. Owner counseled -Harassment. Report taken -Fraud. Report taken -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Alarm. Public Works notified -Warrant Arrest Transported to CCSO -Traffic Accident, No Injury. Officer investigated Tuesday, 12.08.09 -Comm Tech Performed Notary -Fingerprints Taken for Employment Purposes -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Juvenile Problem Reported -Traffic Stop -Officer Performed a Welfare Check -Officer Unlocked a Vehicle That Was Running Wednesday, 12.09.09 -Driving Complaint. Unable to locate vehicle -Request for Water to be Turned Off. Public Works notified -911 Hang Up. Phone problems -Fingerprints Taken for Employment -Maintenance. Rocky Mountain Power notified -Controlled Burn Reported. CCSO notified -Dog at Large. Transported to pound -Rolling Hills Patrol Completed x3 -Parking Complaint -Dog at Large. Owner counseled -Water Leak. Public Works notified -Comm Tech Performed Notary -Officers Transported a Prisoner to and From the Detention Center for Municipal Court

451,45*5#)-)*45,%)-$0)*4#&4/,-*-#30"7 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting this year's Community Christmas Concert at 3:00 p.m. at 573 Lookout Drive. Everyoneisinvitedtoattend. Don'tmissoutonthisopportunityforsome beautiful Christmas music celebrating the joy of the season and the birth of Jesus! There is still time to come in and decorate a Santa to go on our Christmas tree. Your Santa will be put in a drawing to be held after Christmas. Several Santas will be drawn for a New Year’s Treat. Read Me A Story for December 12 ~ December 19: Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear by Rosemary Wells. Dial 435-2353.

We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/gle n. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8528. Hours are Monday, Wednes, and Friday: 10:00 to 5:00. Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00. Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00. Closed Sundays. Thought for the day: Library, Endowment, and Donation.

A Glenrockian's Christmas Train Lights up their front yard for a gorgeous display of Glenrock Christmas Spirit! Can you find the train (hint, its by the Rec Center!) Photo © Amanda Smith

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*+,%-$#./'0%&"1"&'+"!)2'$!'3454'6! (78$)%9'(:&$!)-7!'):"-" WASHINGTON, DC – US Senator John Barrasso (RWyo.) announced on Friday December 4th, that “Wyoming: Forever West” will be the theme for the United States Capitol Christmas tree in 2010. Barrasso secured the coveted opportunity for Wyoming in 2007. The Wyoming tree will be picked from the BridgerTeton National Forest. It will stand in front of the US Capitol. “This is the first time in history that the Capitol Christmas tree will come from Wyoming,” Barrasso said. “Wyoming is blessed with spectacular forests. It struck me as unusual that we had never provided the Capitol Christmas tree for the people of the United States to enjoy. I urged the US Forest Service to consider Wyoming – it didn’t take much convincing,” Barrasso said. “Wyoming’s kids, schools and civic groups will be involved in preparing nearly 5,000 handmade ornaments which will decorate the tree

Senator Barrasso in front of the White House. Photo courtesy Barrasso Press Secretary

along with 10,000 lights,” Senator Barrasso said. “I am enormously proud that for the first time, Wyoming will have the opportunity to share our state’s natural beauty with the nation by providing the Capitol Christmas tree. Thousands of visitors gather to see the tree every year. Millions more see it in print and on television around the world,” Barrasso said. Working with local officials, the US Forest Service will identify candidate trees, with the final selection being made by the US Architect of the Capitol. The decision is kept secret until the tree cutting. The tree cutting will be followed by an extensive road tour with events in communities throughout Wyoming. The tree will then be transported to Washington, DC. “We have the opportunity to showcase Wyoming -- the beauty of the land, the richness of our cultures and the talents and generosity of her people,” Barrasso said.

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Happy Birthday this week to Albert Anderson, Linda Care, Lester Grant, Dottie McKillip, & Patsy Hiser. Be sure to stop in anytime this month for a free lunch courtesy of Deer Creek Drug. Please contact the Center if you would like your birthday or anniversary added to our list. The kids from the Glenrock Early Childhood Center will be visiting us on Wednesday December 16, 2009 to sing Christmas carols at 11am, so be sure to come in for lunch a little early that day to see the kids! Our 1st Annual "Friends & Family" Christmas Party will be December 19, 2009 at 5pm. This is a "Potluck" dinner, so bring your favorite dish and beverage, join us for a great evening full of dancing, games, good food, and great company! There is no charge for this event, and everyone in the community is invited to attend. Please contact us at 436-9442 for more information. Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D ends December 31, 2009. Now is the time to review your plan as each year plans change what they cost as well as what they cover. We offer free assistance to review plans. Please call the center to make an appointment if you are interested in reviewing your plan. The Commodities are in. This month's items are Mixed Fruit, choice of Lamb Chops or Turkey, Orange Juice, & Instant Milk. You may pick your commodities up at the Glenrock Senior Center.

!"#$%&'("#)"& Monday, Dec. 14 Swedish meatballs over pasta, mixed vegetables, roll, apple slaw, fruited Jell-O Tuesday, Dec. 15 Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, lima beans, roll, tossed salad, chilled peaches Wednesday, Dec. 16 Chicken fried steak, cream style gravy. whipped potatoes, sparagus, roll, tossed salad, apricot crisp Thursday, Dec. 17 Cheese ravioli with meat sauce, broccoli, garlic bread, tossed salad, fresh fruit Friday, Dec. 18 Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, cranberry salad, pumpkin pie

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The Paleon Museum has fully stocked it's gift shop in preparation for the holiday season. Visitors will find an assortment of dinosaurthemed toys, stuffed animals, dig kits, posters, and books all at affordable prices! Don't forget to check out their jewelry collection which consists of 'make your own' fossil jewelry kits and rock chip necklaces and bracelets...not to mention the 3-foot T-rex stuffed animal that's just waitingtogohomewithsomeoneandsit under the tree!

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Even if you aren't in the market for gifts, stop in and check out the museum itself--chock full of amazing finds and proudly displaying one of the few mounted fossil skeletons in the state, Rip VanAllosaurus. Learn about the Paleontological processes and talk with our world famous Bone Biddies in the Prep Lab. The Paleon Museum's winter hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Mention this ad and receive 10% off of your gift shop purchase in the month of December! For more information, call 436-2667.

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