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Wyo. water
commission
green lights
city projects
Leiter Ditch
construction
gets go ahead
BY KASEY RAHN
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DITCH
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Saturdays Christmas Parade saw dozens of floats lining Main Street, spreading holiday cheer
and, of course, candy to Buffalos kids. April Straight, aka Mrs. Claus, and Santa were atop of the
sled, followed by a band of Misfit Toys as per the years theme.
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Eight-day outlook
Thurs. Dec. 10
Mostly Sunny
High 50/Low 32
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Fri. Dec. 11
Sat. Dec. 12
Partly cloudy
High 41/Low 25
Mostly sunny
High 37/Low 24
Sun. Dec. 13
Partly cloudy
High 37/Low 24
Mon. Dec. 14
Tues. Dec. 15
Wed. Dec. 16
Thurs. Dec. 17
Partly cloudy
High 33/Low 22
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AM snow showers
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Ellie Walter decorates the roof of her gingerbread house with candy canes and gum drops at the Christmas Gingerbread
Workshop. 225 children gathered to decorate 100 gingerbread houses on Saturday morning. Admission to the event was a
donation to the Bread of Life Food Pantry. The event raised $1,000 in monetary donations, as well as a large cart-full of food.
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This year, there was everything from gumdrops and candy canes to chocolate balls.
The candy came in every color of the rainbow, Bassett said.
Helping out were cheery volunteers,
including the Buffalo High School Peer
Helpers. The 10 high school students manned
the check-in booth and helped to keep the
candy bowls filled.
Admission to the workshop was a donation
to the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
More than $1,000 in donations was collected, Bassett said, along with a large cart of
food to be donated to the pantry.
Bassett said she was grateful to the
Johnson County Recreation District, the
Buffalo High School Peer Helpers and all
of the other volunteers who helped to make
the event a success.
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items for the district such as paper and printer cartridges and said it was a win-win situation to shop
locally.
Actually, The Office here in
town came in way, way cheaper
than anybody, even cheaper than
what most of the teachers were
buying online. So we went from
zero teacher products to I think
about 200 things out there from
paper to pens, pencils, rulers,
markers and notebooks, he said.
Johnson said that since July
Bentley
when the warehouse was up and
running, the district is spending
about a third of what it had on printer cartridges
alone, but Bentley said its too early to put a dollar
figure on the overall savings districtwide.
Both Johnson and Bentley said they were nervous in rolling out the new process, thinking that
teachers might be reluctant, but instead its helped
them organize their classrooms better.
In the classroom, its the same as a house, you
never have enough storage, Johnson said.
So the less they have to store, the better. They
know they can come and grab one marker, even
knowing theyll need 10 throughout the year, or one
ream of paper instead of a case and theyll get it
that same day. It cleans up their classroom and its
always stocked.
Bentley said that food services also uses the
warehouse for nonfood items such as gloves or
paper towels, and custodians use it for cleaning supplies, which allows for consistency in which products are used from building to building.
Johnson has a catalog of items, so when a teacher sends an order via email, he logs which school or
department its going to and delivers the items that
same day.
Bentley said it will most likely take one full
school year using the system to provide an accurate
picture of the savings for the district.
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Senior Calendar
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Dec. 10 Ceramics at 9 a.m.;
unfinished fiber objects and rugs at 9:30 a.m.;
loose thread crafts at 12:30 p.m.; open pool from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; bingo at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11 Sheridan trip. Senior fitness 9:30 and 11 a.m.; open pool from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.; reservations for Vets breakfast due by 5
p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12 The Buffalo Senior
Center is closed.
Monday, Dec. 14 Sheridan trip. Senior fitness at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; open
pool from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free bingo at 12:15
p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Chamber lunch.
Organized open pool at 9 a.m. and open pool
from noon to 5 p.m.; bridge at 12:45 p.m.; senior
Christmas Party at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 Sheridan trip. Senior
fitness at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; open
pool from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Advisory Council
Christmas Lights tour.
Thursday, Dec. 17 Vets breakfast.
Ceramics at 9 a.m.; unfinished fiber objects and
rugs at 9:30 a.m.; loose thread crafts at 12:30
p.m.; open pool from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bingo at
1:30 p.m.; cancer support at 1:15 p.m.
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Dear Editor,
The MikeAnderson family of Wheatland,
would like to wish a very special and honest man
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A
huge thank you (thats long overdue),goes along
with that too.
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Due to our surgeries that both of us are undergoing at this time, we have felt that we cant put
up and maintain too large Christmas display at our
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Next year will be a bigger and better one than
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You say there are less than two weeks left ???
The annual Christmas Parade earned a fivestar rating from the Bench Sitters this week.
More than two dozen lighted and decorated
floats brought the theme of misfit toys to the
delight of a big crowd (including lots of children).
One of the biggest hits, especially with the
kids, was Rich Urbatchka riding one of those
bicycles from the early 1900s (huge wheel in
front that kept him five feet above the street).
Rich and the bike were decorated with
lights, and at one point he leaned far over to
accept a gift of candy from a small child who
was obviously enthralled with it all.
One of the most clever floats was entered
by Barnum Construction. A back-hoe being
hauled on a large flat-bed truck was transformed into a Jack-in-the-Box.
Hundreds enjoyed the chili, hot chocolate
and smores served by volunteers.
The weather was perfect for an evening
parade. Looking at license plates, it was clear
to see this event once again drew people from
Sheridan, Gillette and even Casper. No doubt
those crowds will be larger next year.
So this week, the Bench Sitters tip of the
hat goes to the Chamber of Commerce and
all the others who helped make it a success.
Nobody can say Buffalo is not trying hard to
keep people shopping at home.
They tell us the mountains were packed
with people in search of the perfect Christmas
tree last weekend. By afternoon on Sunday we
could see a steady stream of cars and pickup-
Sagebrush Sven
trucks coming down the mountain with trees
tied on their tops or in the back of the truck.
One of the early-morning coffee group
asked Why would anyone want to drive all
the way from Casper to find a tree?
The answer: Have you ever tried to find
one on Casper Mountain?
Its a traditional outing for a lot of families,
and six- to eight-foot spruce trees have no
place to hide this time of year.
One local asked why people think they have
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PersonalNotes
A big thank you to Big Horn Baptist Church, Buffalo Wesleyan
Church, Grace Fellowship Church, Clearmont Community
Church, Prairie Dog Community Church, Story Community
Church, Union Congregational Church, Mothers of Preschoolers,
Beta Sigma Phi, and all other individuals that filled shoeboxes
for Operation Christmas Child this year. You filled 729 boxes!
MaDonna Zander - Operation Christmas
Child Relay Center Coordinator
A huge and hearty thank you to all the Buffalo people who sent
prayers and well wishes during the recovery of our daughter, Julie Mankin, after her accident in March! It helped very much and
we are all so very grateful. She is currently working part-time in
Nashville, learning to cope and pace herself with a still-healing
brain. We appreciate all your support more than words can say!
Thank you again!
Helen and George Mathes
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Rolling Log
At 11:26 a.m. on Nov. 29 a call was
received regarding a fire about 10 miles
south of Buffalo by the old highway.
Caller was advised that it was a controlled
burn.
A call was received at 12:15 p.m. on
Nov. 29 reporting a vehicle had slid off
the road and they were out trying to push
it back up on the roadway on I-25 at mile
post 48. The caller was transferred to
Wyoming Highway Patrol.
On Nov. 29 at 1:22 p.m. a call was
received reporting a silver colored vehicle
with no plates was spinning donuts in the
area of North Carrington.
At 7:03 p.m. on Nov. 29 a caller near
mile post 258 on I-25 reported a thick
Vital Stats
Gary
T.
Holkup
and Janice Holkup
Francis D. Walter and Sheryl M. Walter
and
Patti
Holkup
to
Thomson Real Estate
to Thomson Real Estate Ventures, LLC,
Ventures,
LLC,
the
south
28 feet of the east
lots 11 and 12 in block 58 of the Burlington
85
feet
and
the
west
65
feet
of lot 12 in
addition, Johnson County.
block
10
of
the
Carwile
addition,
Johnson
David R. Goehring to David R. Goehring
County,
further
detailed
in
deed.
and Cynthia R. Goehring, township 50
City Investments, LLC to TYD
north, range 82 west, 6th P.M., Johnson
Investments, LLC, lots 20, 21, the east 10
County, further detailed in deed.
feet of lot 22 and that portion of lots 29 and
Justin Robinson and Cyndi Robinson to
30, Johnson County, further detailed in deed.
Clayton L. Ledoux and Kristen A. Ledoux,
south half of lot 8, all of lot 9 in block 1 of
Quitclaim Deeds
the Young addition, to the town of Kaycee.
Westland, LLC to T Cross T Ranch, LLC,
Jason F. Walter to William Wrenn, lot
township 53 north, range 83 west, 6th P.M.,
14 of the Little Piney Estate, first filing,
Johnson County, further detailed in deed.
subdivision, Johnson County.
Randall Campbell to Lower East Side
Kenneth M. Sauers and Frances A. Bodan Properties, LLC, lot 12 in block 15 of the
to F. Allison Bodan, first restatement of the
Carwile's addition, Johnson County.
F. Allison Bodan Living Trust, lot 5 of the
Ruth E. Harris and John E. Harris,
S1/2 of lot 4 in block 46 of the Burlington
trustees under the Paradise Two Real Estate
addition, Johnson County.
Trust, to Ruth E. Harris and John E. Harris,
Frances A. Boden to F. Allison Bodan,
trustees of the Ruth E. Harris Revocable
first restatement of the F. Allison Bodan
Trust, condominium unit "Little Sourdough"
Warranty Deeds
Out-of-state fines
Trustees Deeds
Marriages
75 Years Ago
December 9, 1965
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Tessa Taylor, a sixth-grader at Clear Creek Middle School, plucks the banjo on Sunday afternoon while singing Montana Cowboy at the First Sunday Family Jam Session. The jam sessions resumed this weekend after a summer hiatus. Tessas older sister, Hannah Taylor, was
also at the jam session, playing along with her sister on ukulele.
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Buffalo
Big Horn Baptist Church - Interim Pastor Don Paulson
1400 W. Fort 684-5487 Sunday morning worship and
children's church at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday morning small group
at 11 a.m.; Tuesday morning men's bible study at 6 a.m. at
Pistol Pete's; Wednesday morning Bible study at Bogie at
6:30 a.m.; AWANA Club Wednesdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m.;
mid-week Bible study Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.;
childcare is available during the Sunday worship service.
Buffalo Baptist Church - Pastor Jimmy Robertson 1120 S.
Main 684-0888 - Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship,
11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting,
Wed. 7 p.m. Discovery Bible Clubs The Kids place to be,
every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., all ages welcome. Fun,
Food and Fellowship. Need a ride? Contact Dave at 307684-0888.
Calvary Chapel Buffalo - Pastor Pete Friese - nondenominational 40 N. DeSmet 684-8725 Sunday Service 10 a.m.;
Monday Men's Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
study 6:30 p.m. 24/7 radio at www.calvarychapelbuffalo.com
KSLW 99.5 FM.
Church of Christ - 1100 Fort St. 684-5141;
Sunday Bible Classes, 10 a.m.; Lords supper/sermon,
11 a.m.; Evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints - Kade
Caturia, Bishop 470 Munkers 684-7607 - Study 684-5289
All meetings begin Sun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boy Scouts,
Youth Group Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church - Rev. KyeongSu Jung
132 N. Adams 684-5845 Sunday services begin at 11 a.m.
with fellowship to follow. Sunday school for all ages is from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Child care is available. http://www.
fumcbuffalokaycee.org.
Grace Fellowship - Pastor Paul Gilbert 108 N. Burritt
684-7511 - Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday morning Mens Bible study, 6:30 a.m.; Wednesday
evening youth group 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; Friday morning prayer
group 10:30 a.m.
House of Prayer Apostolic Pentecostal Church - Rev.
David Eads 701 Fir Street 684-7344 Sunday school at 9
a.m.; Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Bible study at
6 p.m.; Please call for information or for home Bible study,
684-7344.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses - 307-684-2750
686 Fort Street Sunday, Bible discourse 10 a.m.,;
Watchtower study 10:35 a.m.; Wednesday, Congregation
Bible study 7 p.m.; Theocratic Ministry school 7:30 p.m.;
Service meeting 8 p.m.
New Life Assembly of God - Pastor Ted Ridenour 6
Barstad Way (1 mile north of town on North Main) 6845755 Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m.; Small Group
Bible studies for adults meet at various times throughout
the week; Revelation youth 7-12 grades, Wednesday,
6:45 p.m. Building is handicap accessible and transportation
available call 684-5755.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Pastor Duane
Simonson, interm (684-1347) 1200 Fort St. 684-5470
- (Missouri Synod) Worship Services, Sunday, 9 a.m. with
a fellowship time to follow; Bible Study at 10 a.m.; Sunday
school at 10:15 a.m.; Youth instruction, 8 a.m. Sunday; Bible
Study, 9 a.m., Thursday.
St. Lukes Episcopal Church - Rev. Douglas Wasinger
178 S. Main 684-7529 Sunday service, 8 and 10 a.m.;
Adult Bible study, 9 a.m.; Children's Sunday school, 10 a.m.;
nursery available for 10 a.m. service. Wednesday service, 7
a.m. Home of the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Alena
Lamarito 615 N. Burritt 684-7872 http://www.stlukeselca.com E-mail: stlukeselca@vcn.com Sunday Worship
and Holy Communion: 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday
School at 10:15 for all ages; parental nursery provided
Wednesday Worship and Holy Communion: 7:00 p.m. St.
Lukes welcomes everyone to worship.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Pastor Gary Force (6849062) 201 Aspen Dr. 684-9062 - Sabbath school, Sat. 9:30
a.m. Worship service, Sat. 11 a.m.; Buffalo Health Mart 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday. All are welcome.
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church - Father Peter
Johnson, E. Snyder and Lobban 684-7268 - Saturday
Evening Mass, 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses, 8 and 10 a.m.;
Daily Masses; 8 a.m.; Holy Day Masses, 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Confessions, Sat. 11 a.m. and after Saturday mass.
Union Congregational Church - Rev. Bob Miller 122
Bennett 684-2958 - Worship services Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Coffee and Fellowship following. Child care available during
worship.
Wesleyan Church - Senior pastor William Dunlap, Stephen
Martin associate/youth pastor, Matthew Aspinall associate/children's pastor 980 N. Main 684-9548 Wesleyan
Church - Traditional worship service, 8 a.m., Sunday; Sunday
Worship services and Christian Education classes, 9:15 and
10:45 a.m.; Trailhead Youth Ministry and Route 56 group
from 6-8 p.m. Nursery and childrens Ministry available all
hours.
Clearmont
Clearmont Community Church - Pastor James Stark
Prayer Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. Across from Clearmont
School; Sunday Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10:45
a.m.
St. Mary Church - Father Peter Johnson Mass on second
and fourthSundays, noon.
Arvada
Arvada Community Church - Pastor Bob Moore; Sunday
school 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., church service 11 a.m., childrens
Sunday school during church service.
Kaycee
All Souls Episcopal Church - Rev. Carole Buckingham.
Worship, 10 a.m. every Sunday. Pastoral calling and home
communion on call. Call 738-2416 for more information.
First Southern Baptist Chapel - Pastor David Largent
738-2311 - Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Worship service, Sun.,
11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; youth group 4-6 p.m.; Monday Men's
Bible Study, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday Women's Bible Study,
5-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday meal, 6 p.m., Bible study 7-8 p.m.
Grace Mission Baptist Church - Pastor Danny Davis 7382366 - Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Morning worship, 11 a.m.;
Sunday worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m.
St. Hubert Church - Father Peter Johnson Mass on first
and thirdSundays, 2 p.m.
Story
Story Community Church - Pastor John Constantine,
683-3018; 4 Ponderosa Drive, Sunday school for all ages
9:45 to 10:30 a.m., Coffee and fellowship time 10:30 to 11
a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and
prayer, 6:30 p.m.
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Obituaries
Kalen Schlegel
Jan. 31, 1992 - Dec. 6, 2015
Funeral services for Kalen Schlegel, 23-yearold Banner resident who passed away early
Sunday morning at his home in Banner, will
be held Friday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. from the
Story Community Church with the Rev. John
Constantine officiating. Visitation will be held
from the Harness Funeral Home Chapel on
Thursday from 1 until 9 p.m. Donations in
Kalens memory may be made to the St. Francis
Animal Shelter or the Sheridan Animal Shelter
in care of the Harness Funeral Home at 351 N.
Adams in Buffalo. Online condolences may be
made at www.harnessfuneralhome.com
Kalen Lee Schlegel was born on Jan. 31,
1992 in Sheridan to Michael Schlegel and
Berva Brock. He grew up in Banner and Story
but went to school in Buffalo and attended
Buffalo High School where he was very active
in marching band and jazz band. He was very
active in Boy Scouts and worked hard toward
Eagle Scout. After high school he worked as a
Eileen Pierson
May 7, 1926 - Dec. 1, 2015
Graveside funeral services for Eileen
Pierson, 89-year-old Coeur dAlene, Idaho, resident who passed away Dec. 1 at the Hospice
House of Northern Idaho in Coeur dAlene,
will be held Friday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. in
Willow Grove Cemetery with Tom Greet officiating. Visitation will be held from the Harness
Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday from 1 until
9 p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.
harnessfuneralhome.com
Eileen Lenore Pierson was born on May 7,
1926, in Midwest to Lyle and Norma Lamb.
She attended schools in Midwest and graduated
from Midwest High School with the class of
1944. After high school she attended Teachers
College. She was married to Gene Pierson on
May 31, 1946, in Midwest and the newlyweds
made their home in Shelton, Nebraska. They
later moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where Gene
attended Union College. Gene and Eileen
lived in Pavilion for a short time before moving back to Midwest. In 1951 they moved to
Torrington and in October of 1962 the family moved to Worland. In 1975 they moved to
Burleson, Texas, and in 1990 they retired and
lived in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, for two
years. In 1992 they moved to Buffalo where
Mr. Pierson passed away in February of 2008.
Eileen continued living in Buffalo until 2014
when she moved to Coeur dAlene, where she
lived until her death.
She is survived by two daughters Lavonne
Kerr and her husband Ralph of Coeur dAlene,
Idaho and Leanne Pierson of Burleson, Texas;
two sons, Bill Pierson and his wife Linda
of Arlington, Texas, and Mike Pierson of
Burleson, Texas: one sister, Zola Lamb Werle
of Buffalo; one granddaughter, Makayla
Pierson of Arlington, Texas; and several nieces.
Preceded by her parents and her husband.
He has come
Minister's Moment
Rev. KyeongSu Jung
First United Methodist Church
We say that we need love
and peace in our world. It is
time that we really need his
love and peace. But the key
is belief that Jesus came for
me. When we believe Jesus as
our Lord, we will experience
the wonderful blessing that
Christmas is for me. Jesus
came for me.
During the silence of darkness, He came to the world
with the exceptionally bright
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The all-girl bluegrass trio Prairie Wildfire will perform a special holiday show Sunday at 3
p.m. at the Occidental Hotel. The free show is a thank you to their fans and supporters.
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requiring one.
We like our varsity competitors to double enter; so
to do two events, and that
requires a lot more preparation
than the JV members, so with
that in place we can adjust the
number of practices we have,
he said.
The team traveled to
Cheyenne the weekend of Nov.
14-15 for its first tournament
of the season, coming away
with almost half the competitors placing against primarily
4A schools.
BHS hosted the state competition in March and will host
in 2016 as part of a two-year
bid.
The event saw hundreds
of competitors descend upon
Buffalo, Farwell said, and
logistics-wise it went smoothly, utilizing all Buffalo school
buildings.
Unfortunately, the forensics
students were left to fundraise
a hefty chunk of change to
keep it all flowing smoothly,
a number theyd like to minimize or eliminate in order to
put forward a bid for another
two years.
Right now, were testing
the waters to see if there would
be enough interest to put in
a bid for two more years,
Farwell said.
One of the things were
hoping for is to get more
Cheyenne South
novice speech and
debate tournament,
Nov. 14-15
Livi Glassock and Tyler
Short Cross-examination
debate, third place
Grace Gardner
Extemporaneous speaking,
third place
Connor Land
Extemporaneous speaking,
first place
Thursday, Dec. 10 Fish sticks, western potato wedges, beets, fresh fruit and veg bar, and milk.
Friday, Dec. 11 Chicken alfredo, steamed carrots, fresh fruit and veg bar, whole-grain roll, and
milk.
Monday, Dec. 14 Hot dog on a bun, tater kickers, fresh fruit and veg bar, and milk.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Lasagna, steamed carrots, garlic toast, fresh fruit and veg bar, and milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 Cowboy hats, cornbread, fresh fruit and veg bar, and milk.
Correction
In last weeks story Parents: Consistency is key in BHS activities, the Bulletin incorrectly identified parent Jolene Musselman as Susie Gruntmeir. The Bulletin regrets the error.
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Clear Creek Middle School eighth graders spent their weekend selling gifts for no profit in an attempt to help end poverty worldwide. The students were part of the third annual End Poverty Sale, which utilizes the website Ten Thousand
Villages to provide fair trade products that the class can sell to raise money. The kids learn about human trafficking
and modern slavery in their reading and social studies classes at the school, and three years ago the sale started as a
way to give back after the students learn the unit. Student Elsa Friese said it was a busy day at the Johnson County
Library where the kids were selling, with people coming through primarily to find Christmas gifts for loved ones.
A lot of things the artisans work hard to build they dont get the profit like if you go to a store like Walmart or any
other store they only get a portion but with this they get the whole profit to feed their families and send their kids to
school, this is how they make their living, she said. A total dollar amount for how much was sold is still being calculated. Pictured are Darian Mehling, LaCee Bennett, Lyric Steitler, Porter Wing and Friese.
Ditch
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Parade winners
Adult organization:
Beehive Homes
Adult individual:
Penny Farthing Bicycle
Youth organization:
Cloud Peak Elementary Choir
Youth individual: Luke Knudson
Church group: AWANA
Commercial, first place:
Barnum Construction
Commercial, second place:
Buckingham Lumber and
Bighorn Mountain Radio Network
Commercial, third place:
Carlat Construction
First place overall:
Barnum Construction
Second place overall:
Penny Farthing Bicycle
Milly and Ivory Clark munch on smores and chili near Crazy
Women Square before Saturdays parade. Volunteers served
27 buckets of chili during the gathering, ranging in size from
three to five gallons each. This year, there wasnt any chili
left over, said Buffalo Chamber of Commerces Angela Fox.
Usually there are four or five buckets left, depending on the
weather.
Parade
Continued from A1
Brittiny Morrison, from the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, got into character as Princess Leia from Star Wars during Saturday
nights parade. Floats were filled with misfit toys and an abundance of different characters, from movies and TV shows to the
more traditional holiday characters.
The gathering also featured hot chocolate from the Buffalo Lions
Club, and smores and campfires from Alecia Kozisek of State Farm.
This year, no chili was left over, Fox said. Usually, four or five
buckets are left, depending on the weather.
The annual parade wound its way down Main Street, beginning at 6
p.m. Floats were decorated to match this years theme of The Island
of Misfit Toys.
The floats were judged based on four categories: originality, theme,
appearance and appeal. The judges were chosen randomly from the
community, Fox said.
Barnum Constructions float took first place overall. The float featured a backhoe decorated as the Spotted Elephant from the Rudolph
and the Island of Misfit Toys, along with several other handpainted
characters and toys, Fox said.
Overall, Fox said, she counted the day as a success.
I know that the town had a lot of folks in it all day long. I think
the community had fun, she said. I think its great to have that much
going on in the community and have everyone participate.
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All four projects were identified following a Master Plan
Level I study.
Two years ago, the city
identified the need for three
things, Reid said earlier this
year. They needed a new
hydraulic model of water distribution system; they needed
to redo the master plan and
they wanted to look at providing water on a regional scale
outside the city.
The city completed an
application to WWDC, and
it was approved for a level I
study.
WWC completed that study
and looked at roughly a dozen
potential projects, including
replacing deteriorating lines.
WWC created a schedule of
what should be done over the
next 20 years, and the top
three projects on the list were
the Glencoe loop line, the
high-pressure line on Main
Street and the South Tank
valve.
As a result of that study,
we recommended to the city
to go forward with design on
three construction projects out
of the list of 13, and move on
to a level II study for a regional water system, Reid said.
The construction projects are
considered level II.
BRASS encompasses 500
residences in the area that
have insufficient water supply. The area extends east of
Interstate 90, includes Rock
Creek, French Creek and
Johnson Creek, and encompasses Mountain Ridge
Estates, Elk Ridge and the
Burger Lane area. A level II
study would have determined
the remaining unknown costs
and created an outline of the
path forward for the project.
Despite a funding shortage and subsequent denial of
funds, the city will pursue
funding for the BRASS project next year, according to
Johnson.
We had done a level I
study, so we asked them to
fund the level II study, the
mayor said. But they had a
shortage of money with all of
the projects that came before
them. So we will apply for
that again next year. We wont
drop it.
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Kylar Klaahsen led the Arvada-Clearmont High School girls basketball team in scoring her sophomore season.
With an influx of new players and a strong core of returners, Klaahsen, a junior, and the Lady Panthers are
confident theyll turn some heads this season.
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On aching feet from a day of conditioning, ArvadaClearmont junior point guard Kylar Klaahsen said day two of
preseason practices was devoted to defense.
It was 90 percent of (practice), she said. In our workouts,
were working footwork, getting into position. With coach
(Grant) Patik, theres no way we could escape tight defense.
Its working hard to put his philosophy into play.
Arvada-Clearmont finished 19th out of as many teams in
points scored last season, only averaging 20.4 points per game.
Klaahsen led the team in scoring at 9.9 points per game.
Were not going to have any one player whos averaging like 30, but we can hold teams to less points, she said.
Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, right?
The team will run a man-area zone, a scheme thats worked
wonders for the 10-2 middle school team, taught by the same
coaching staff.
BASKETBALL
continued on page B7
TAKING
Bison swimmers primed
for banner season
BY ALEX SHOEMAKER
alex@buffalobulletin.com
5 6
the
continued on page B8
PLUNGE
years.
Its not like were recreating the wheel. I know
what they can do, and I truly was impressed with the
level with what theyre at right now.
Von Holst has returned to the pool deck after a
year away. Abby Lyle, who replaced von Holst,
left the team to attend grad school, and then Ron
Chapin, who coached the girls in the fall, elected to
not coach during the winter season.
When the opportunity to coach the boys team
again opened up, von Holst said he was quick to
accept.
I like working with the kids and seeing them
become men, he said. Thats what Im here to do.
The 3,000 yards the swimmers are expected to complete every practice pales in comparison with the workload the swimmers will pick up by seasons end.
Von Holst said the team will bump up the yardage
to 6,000 in a fortnight, and will continue to climb up
until the weeks before state when they taper.
Key returners
Jack Holt
Ian Cohoon
Daniel Moore
out of
Swimmers returning
from last years
team
SWIM
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Key losses
Tim Cohoon
(only graduation)
Head coach
Ed von Holst,
second season,
first year back
BHS boys
swimming
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Buffalo High School at East-West Tournament (Buffalo)
Friday and Saturday at Buffalo High School
The Buffalo High School girls basketball team tips off this weekend with a trio of games, part
of the 2015 East-West Tournament. The Lady Bison will host seven teams Friday and Saturday,
four from the 3A West and three from the East, while Cody hosts the boys tournament. Buffalos
first game is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a 12:30 p.m. Saturday tip off against Jackson and 7
p.m. start time against Cody later that night. The start times could change depending on the finish
time of earlier games.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
IN THE DISTRICT COURT, FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF JOHNSON,
STATE OF WYOMING
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) Probate No.
Pr-2015-0046
)
OF
)
)
ANNE M. ZINGA,
)
)
Deceased.
)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November
23, 2015, PAMELA ZINGA LONGWORTH filed an
Application for Decree of Distribution pursuant to W.S.
2-1-205 (c). Said Application for Decree requests
that the following minerals be set over as follows:
An undivided one-third (1/3) interest in the right, title
and interest in and to all of the oil, gas, coal and other
minerals in and under and that may be produced
from the following-described lands situate in Johnson
County, State of Wyoming, to-wit:
Township 51 North, Range 79 West, 6th P.M., Johnson
County, Wyoming
Section 3:
SW
Section 4:
Lot 1(38.88), SENE, ESE
318.88 gross acres; 106.29 net acres, more or less;
to Pamela Zinga Longworth, Gregory H. Zinga and
Andrew Zinga.
Any objections to said Application for Decree of
Distribution should be filed in the Office of the County
Clerk of District Court, Johnson County, Wyoming, on
or before the 16th day of December, 2015.
DATED this 23rd day of November, 2015.
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
/s/ Ryann M. Burd, Asst. Deputy
TIMOTHY J. KIRVEN (5-1371)
KIRVEN and KIRVEN, P.C.
104 Fort Street
PO Box 640
Buffalo, Wyoming 82834
Publish: December 3, 10, 2015 15-0369
Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL SETTLEMENT FOR THE WYOMING VETERANS' HOME
SHOWER AREA REMODEL PROJECT AT
BUFFALO, JOHNSON, WYOMING
Notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming,
Department of Administration & Information,
Construction Management, has accepted as complete, according to plans, specifications, and rules
governing the same, the work performed under that
certain Service Contract 05SC0066186 between the
State of Wyoming, Department of Administration &
Information, Construction Management and O'Dell
Construction, Inc., whose address is: 1448 O'Dell
Court, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 for the work performed, materials, equipment, or tools furnished
or used and services rendered for the substantial
completion of the Wyoming Veterans' Home Shower
Area Remodel Project at the Wyoming Veterans'
Home, Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming and the
contractor is entitled to final settlement therefore; that
the Department of Administration and Information will
cause said Contractor to be paid the full amount due
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the proposed mining operation must be received
by the Administrator of the Land Quality Division of
the Department of Environmental Quality, Herschler
Building, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002,
before the close of business on February 1, 2016. If an
objection is submitted a public hearing shall be held
within twenty (20) days after the final date for filing
objections unless a different period is stipulated to by
the parties. The Council or Director shall publish notice
of the time, date and location of the hearing or conference in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality
of the proposed operation once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks immediately prior to the hearing or conference. The hearing shall be conducted as a contested
case in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative
Procedure Act (W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3115), and
the right of judicial review shall be afforded as provided
in that act. All parties as given in W.S. 13-11-406(j) will
be mailed a copy of this notice. The Wyoming Oil and
Gas Commission will be mailed a copy of the application mine plan map as required by W.S. 35-11-406(j).
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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Public Notice
COMMISSIONER MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners was brought to order by Chairman,
Jim Hicks at 9:00am on Tuesday November 17, 2015.
Attending were Commissioners Linda Greenough
and Bill Novotny, Commissioners Assistant Sheila
Newcomb, County Clerk Vicki Edelman, County
Attorney Tucker Ruby and IT Manager Rande Money.
Greenough moved to approve the minutes of the
October 23, 2015 special meeting, the November 3,
2015 regular meeting and the November 6, 2015 special meeting. Novotny seconded, motion carried.
Novotny moved to authorize Chairman Hicks to
sign the Homeland Security Grant in the amount
of $81,632.00 beginning September 1, 2015 thru
May 31, 2018, Grant #EMW-2015-SS-00037 pending the approval from the County Attorneys Office.
Greenough seconded, motion carried.
Heidi Roberts and Cade Anderson from Buffalo
Computer Consulting, LLC presented a proposal for
managed on and off site back-up, managed disaster
recovery, computer maintenance and replacement at
the Justice Center. Chairman Hicks said they would
be writing an RFP and taking bids.
A conference call was held with the Wyoming
County Commissioners Assn regarding the formula
developed by Representative Mike Madden for redistribution of state funds to counties. Novotny moved
that Johnson County direct the WCCA of its support for the local government formulas proposed by
Revenue Committee Chairman Madden subject to the
following conditions: That the formula change does
not impact the total percentage allocated to counties
is not reduced relative to municipalities and that the
WCCA opposes any legislative attempt to redistribute
or equalize county revenues generated from sales
tax or property tax. Greenough seconded, motion carried.
Novotny moved to authorize Chairman Hicks to sign
the One Day Malt Beverage Permit to Buffalo Chamber
of Commerce after Hours to be held at the Garden of
Eden 1121 S Main St from 5-7pm on December 10,
2015. Greenough seconded, motion carried.
Novotny moved to authorize Chairman Hicks to sign
over and convey the sheriffs vehicle recently wrecked
to Mr. Rs for salvage with the proceeds to be put
in the general county fund. Greenough seconded,
motion carried.
Novotny moved with the exception of detention
officers and support personnel in Budget 417, the jail
operation and prisoner care budget, to institute an
indefinite hiring and position freeze for the salaried,
hourly, at-will, or temporary positions with the Johnson
County Wyoming Government. After discussion
Chairman Hicks called for the vote Greenough-yes,
Novotny-yes, Hicks-no; motion carried.
Other items discussed were the proposed legislation
which would allow counties to invest some funds with
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
TO: David R. Mathias
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cowboy State
Bank, as mortgagee, intends to foreclose a certain
real estate mortgage given by David R. Mathias, as
mortgagor, to the said Cowboy State Bank. Said
mortgage is dated May 11, 2015; was recorded in
the office of the Johnson County Clerk and Recorder
on May 21, 2015, in Book 88A-249 at page 537;
was given to secure a promissory note in the original
principal amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($185,000.00); and encumbers
the following-described lands, including all improvements located thereon, to-wit:
Lot 25 of the Wagon Wheel Acres Subdivision, and
all improvements located thereon or appertaining
thereto.
Said mortgage is in default for failure of the mortgagor to make the payments thereon when due.
As of the date of the first publication of this Notice,
there is due on said mortgage principal in the amount
of $185,000.00, interest and late charges in the
amount of $1,123.66, attorney's fees in the amount
of $2,500.00, publication costs in the amount of
$272.00, a sheriff's fee in the amount of $10.00 for a
total of $188,905.66.
The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be
extinguished at the sale and any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting
a bid.
No suit or other proceeding has been instituted to
recover the debt secured by said mortgage. But written notice of intent to foreclose said mortgage has
been served on the record owners and all persons
known to be in possession of said property.
THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of
Wyoming Statutes, sections 34-4-101 et seq. the
above-described property will be offered for sale
and sold at public vendue by the Sheriff of Johnson
County, Wyoming, or his Deputy, to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Johnson County
Courthouse, 76 North Main Street, Buffalo, Wyoming,
at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. on January 5, 2016.
All interested parties are invited to attend and bid.
Timothy S. Tarver
Attorney-at-Law
P.O. Box 6284
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
(307) 672-8905
Public Notice
CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2015
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session
in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present
were Councilman Hawley, Councilman Haskins,
Mayor Johnson, Councilman Humphrey and
Councilman Long. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Councilman Haskins moved to approve
the November 17, 2015 Regular meeting minutes.
Councilman Humphrey seconded. Mayor Johnson
and Councilmen Haskins, Humphrey and Long voted
aye. Councilman Hawley did not vote.
A Public Hearing was held to hear public comment
on a rear setback variance request for 418 S DeSmet
Avenue. There being no public comment Mayor
Johnson closed the public hearing.
Councilman Humphrey presented results from a
survey he had conducted with 138 people opposed
to and 6 people in favor of the City purchasing the
building and property at 44 North Lobban. Humphrey
also presented results from a survey to change the
name of Prosinski Park to Frank Prosinski Memorial
Park with 424 people in favor of the name change
and 6 opposed. Councilman Humphrey moved to
change the name of Prosinski Park to Frank Prosinski
Memorial Park. Mayor Johnson questioned the reason for the proposed name change. Councilman
Humphrey stated he thought this would stop people
from building on this location. Councilman Hawley
stated this item needed to be placed on a future
agenda for action since it was not listed on the agenda. Discussion followed with Mayor Johnson explaining the contract for the property at 44 North Lobban
had expired and no other contracts were being considered at this time. Councilman Humphrey withdrew
with motion to change the name of Prosinski Park
and asked that the item be placed on the December
15th Council agenda.
A rear setback variance request for 418 S DeSmet
Avenue was presented by Jason Stafford. Councilman
Hawley moved to approve the rear setback variance
request. Councilman Long seconded. Motion carried.
A.J. Mock, Buffalo Senior Center, presented a picture to Council showing problems with ice buildup on
the West side of the building as a result of the roof
PublicNotices
also announced City offices would be closed the afternoon of Dec 24 and all day Dec 25 and Jan 1. Mayor
Johnson announced the City employee Holiday dinner
Dec 6.
Councilman Haskins moved to approve the following
bills for payment: Ace Hardware, supply 291.36; Aflac,
agreement 565.90; American Linen, supply 227.09;
AT&T, supply 1,208.92; Big Horn Tire, supply 750.66;
Bloedorn Lumber, supply 7.63; Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, insurance 48,989.71; Buffalo Bulletin, supply
1,127.00; Buffalo Childrens Center, agreement 988.54;
Buffalo Senior Center, agreement 2,536.84; Capital
Business Systems, supply -189.60; Center for Education
& Empl, supply 159.00; Centurylink, supply 851.18;
Charter Communications, supply 217.94; Chesbro
Electric, supply 167.37; Class C Solutions Group,
supply 358.94; Clear Creek Printers, supply 47.50;
Kerry Diefenderfer, service 360.00; DJs Thriftway,
supply 88.27; Nancy Hall, service 285.00; Industrial
Systems, supply 194.38; Inter-Mountain Labs, supply
125.00; Jo. Co. Solid Waste District, supply 20,454.00;
Johnson County, supply 3,035.67; Johnson County
YMCA, agreement 1,895.83; Joint Powers Fuel Facility,
supply 7,737.29; Kirven & Kirven, supply 249.00;
Lariat International Trucks, supply 284.08; Michelena
Automotive, supply 396.76; Mountain Auto Supply,
supply 139.83; The Office, supply 257.60; One-Call
of Wyoming, supply 57.75; Orchard Trust, agreement 495.00; P & W, supply 199.75; Ptolemy, supply
225.50; Reese and Rays IGA, supply 52.50; Rocky
Mountain Power, supply 4,875.05; Servall Uniform, supply 77.78; Shane Electric, supply 895.86; Sheridan
College Leadership J.C., agreement 2,000.00;
Sports Lure, supply 79.98; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash,
supply 74.80; St Francis Animal Shelter, agreement
1,500.00; Swedes Fire Ext Service, supply 22.25; Team
Chemical, supply 1,000.00; Russell Industries, supply
441.65; WY Assn/Rural Water Systems, supply 425.00;
WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement 838.00;
WY Retirement System, retirement 30,070.67; WY
Educators Benefit Trust, insurance 385.88.
Councilman Hawley seconded. Motion carried.
Councilman Long moved to adjourn the meeting at
5:32 p.m. Councilman Hawley seconded. Motion carried.
Michael Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie SIlbernagel
City Clerk
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Myth:
Reality:
The Facts:
In recent surveys Johnson County respondents were asked: What is your primary source for information
about local shopping and events? More than three out of five people mention the Buffalo Bulletin first.
So, when making your decision on where to find your newest customers for your goods and services it only
makes sense to choose what two-thirds of residents in Johnson County agree is the number one source for information for them and their family.
Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Johnson County Extension Office will be closed
December 24, 2015 through January 4, 2016 for winter break.
PUBLISH: Dec. 10, 17, 2015 15-0375
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Calendar
of events
Buffalo Mothers of Preschoolers
(MOPS) meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at
Bighorn Baptist Church.
December 10
The Buffalo VFW and Auxiliary will
sponsor the annual Veterans Christmas
Dinner at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post.
Turkey and trimmings will be furnished.
A side dish, salad or dessert will be
appreciated. All veterans and family are
welcome. The group will also gather
nonperishable foods or canned foods
for the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
To RVSP, call Shirley at 684-5818 or
Alvira at 684-7413.
Third Wednesday
The Red Hat Society meets at 12:30
p.m. New members are welcome.
Call 684-5268.
From 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., TRiO
Education Opportunity Center will
offer services to all Johnson County
residents, high school students
through adulthood, at Sheridan
College in Johnson County. The
services are free and center on education. Appointments are recommended. For more information, call
675-1872 or email khecker@uwyo.
edu.
December 11
Commodity distribution will be
from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Buffalo
Senior Center, 671 West Fetterman.
Commodities come from the Rocky
Mountain Food Bank in Casper. There
are income guidelines that apply to
receive the commodities. The service is
available to anyone in the community
who qualifies. For more information,
call the center at 684-9551.
December 12
From 4 to 6 p.m., the Ucross
Foundation will present its third annual
community Christmas celebration at
the Park at Ucross. Festivities will take
place at the Raymond Plank Creative
Center and will feature music by the
Buffalo Balladiers and the reading
of a Christmas story by author Craig
Johnson. The event will include crafts
for children and light refreshments. The
evening will culminate with fireworks
by Bruce Burns and the lighting of
thousands of lights on trees throughout
the park. The foundation invites you to
bring canned and nonperishable food
items for families in need. For more
information, call 737-2291 or email
info@ucross.org.
Don't miss the 11th annual Children's
Community Christmas Party from noon
to 3 p.m. at the Buffalo Masonic Lodge,
155 S. Cedar St., next to the bowling
alley. Have your picture taken with
Santa, have lunch and warm up with a
cup of hot cocoa.
The Christmas Kids' Shoppe will be
held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winchester
Steak House, 117 U.S. Hwy 16 East.
The event allows elementary-aged children to browse and pick out donated
items to have wrapped as presents for
friends and family.
December 13
The annual Christmas Vesper Program,
titled "And All Our Sweetest Music
Bring," will be held at 4 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. The prelude begins at 3:30
p.m. Performances will be by churches across Buffalo, the Cloud Peak
Elementary Youth Choir, the Buffalo
Community Choir and several solo and
small ensemble groups. There is no fee
but a free-will offering will be collected
to fund music scholarships.
The public is invited to A Prairie Merry
Christmas at 3 p.m. at the historic
Occidental Hotel lobby. Come celebrate
the holidays with Prairie Wildfire. The
girls want to thank the community for
their support throughout the past year.
They will sing their Christmas favorites and have sweets and hot chocolate
for their guests. Any tips the girls earn
will be used to purchase toys or items
needed from a local angel tree.
The community is invited to the Red
Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep for a book
signing with Craig Johnson from 12:30
to 3:30 p.m. Craig Johnson will be
available for a meet and greet and to
sign copies of his books. Visitors can
come and go as they want, and the
event is free of charge. The ranch is
located 10 miles south of Ten Sleep off
of the Upper Norwood. The address is
10 Lodge Road.
December 21
A tour held in remembrance of the
149th anniversary of the Fetterman
Fight will be held at Fort Phil Kearny
State Historic Site.
December 31
The American Legion will host a New
Year's Eve dance from 8 p.m. to midnight at the legion, 18 Veterans Way. A
Much to the delight of hundreds of spectators who lined downtown's Main Street, Saturday night's annual Lighted
Christmas Parade featured 25 floats and entrants. Balmy weather brought out children of all ages to participate in
the Yuletide festivities, which included a free chili feed with hot cocoa and s'mores.
Third Tuesday
The Johnson County Republican
Women meet at 6:30 p.m. at the
Johnson County Public Library.
Friday
The Bread of Life Food Pantry is open
from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. at
176 S. Main St., rear entrance.
Bingo is held at 5 p.m. at the Sheridan
VFW, except the first week of the
month.
Monthly Happenings
First Monday
Johnson County Genealogical Society
meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson County
Library.
First and Third Monday
Anchor Masonic Lodge No. 7 meets at
6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 155 S.
Cedar.
Second Monday
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support
Group meets from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. If
you have lost someone to suicide, you
are not alone. You may find that sharing
your experience with others helps you
to heal. For more information and meeting location, call Sydney Rowe at 6209995 or Bill Hawley at 278-0758.
Tabitha's Circle of the Women's
Ministries of First United Methodist
Church meets from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at
First United Methodist Church at 132
N. Adams Ave.
Bison Backers meet at 7 a.m. at Buffalo
High School. New members are welcome. For more information, call Mark
Wilson at 620-0759.
Jolly Janes Homemakers meet at
1:30 p.m. For more information, call
Kimberly Boone at 217-3250.
Habitat for Humanity meets at
5:30 p.m. at American National Bank.
Call 684-5220 for more information.
Fourth Monday
Johnson County Arts and Humanities
Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at 238 N.
Main St., office No. 6. For more information, email info@jcahc.org, or visit
the website: www.jcahc.org.
First Tuesday
The Suicide Prevention Coalition meets
from 8 to 9 a.m. at 224 N. Main St. For
more information, call Sydney Rowe at
620-9995.
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