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Table of Contents CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Adult Education | The Arts | Churches | City, County & Chamber | Fundraisers & Benefits . . . 12

Kids & Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Live Music & Open Mic | Motorcycle Organizations. . 14

School Events | Sports & Rec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tradeshows & Markets | Western & 4H | Other Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Around Wyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FEATURES

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Artistically Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pet Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Health & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Financial Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gillette Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recipe Board [NEW]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Community Photos [NEW]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Community Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

For Your Amusement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Thank You! Happy 1st Anniversary to the W Magazine of Wyoming! One year ago we put out the very first issue of W Magazine of Wyoming. It has been a roller coaster ride—mostly fun but definitely there have been some scary moments. We started on this adventure with two and now we are one. As the co-founder and owner of the magazine I’m proud of where the Magazine is headed. We constantly work hard to improve the content and appearance of the W. We love to hear from our followers and readers. As a community magazine we will continue to grow and accommodate your requests and input. I want to thank those that have continued to support us this past year with Distribution (see full list on page 18), Advertisers, and those that have contributed with photos and articles. But I would especially like to thank those of you that pick up the magazine bi-monthly as it comes out. Awesome is my words for this community! Since our March issue I brought aboard a tremendous graphic designer, Nicole Bickett of Studio Bickett. She has an extraordinary way with her designs that make them speak to you. I also brought aboard Casey Salisbury as Director of Sales. She has an exceptional way of dealing with customer service, is highly motivated and will go that extra mile to ensure that all your needs are taking care of.

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November / December 2014

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Election day is upon us! It is time to cast your votes! For the residents of Big Horn, the official polling place is the Big Horn Women’s Clubhouse, located at the corner of Johnson and South Second Streets.

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BIG HORN The Big Horn Women’s Club has been a vital part of the community for over a century. Established in 1910, it was originally a ladies social club. Today the clubhouse is a meeting place for many organizations, including the Big Horn Women’s Club, the Big Horn Lion’s Club, the Big Horn City Historical Society, and subdivision and ditch companies hold their meetings there as well. The Big Horn Lion’s Club is the second largest chapter in Wyoming. The Big Horn Women’s Club members cook for the Lion’s Club meetings. The founders of the Big Horn City Historical Society are members of the Big Horn Women’s Club as well. In addition to a meeting place, the clubhouse is also appreciated as a place to hold funeral receptions, wedding receptions and wedding rehearsal dinners. In May, the Big Horn Women’s Club hosts a recognition party for graduating seniors of Big Horn High School. This party is a tradition in Big Horn, which was once held as a mother/daughter tea party, but has evolved to include all graduates, their family members and friends.

September 19th marked the first fall meeting of the Big Horn Women’s club. Rather than the usual potluck meeting, they decided to go all out and have a tea party! A tea party not of the political persuasion, but rather one with sun dresses, hats, pastries and other delectible treats, and of course, tea! The highlight of the meeting was the guest speaker, French pastry chef and food historian, Louise Morand, who discussed the history and etiquette of tea. It was a grand affair, held on a lovely fall afternoon, at the clubhouse.

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Artistically Speaking

MIKE NORRIS Drummer for Rebel Raised

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his is our fourth and final story in the series covering the members of the very gifted band Rebel Raised. We have spent the past year getting to know the four members of the band and it has been an interesting, insightful and downright delightful adventure. I want to thank each of them and their families for the time they have shared with me. They were all very candid and accommodating.

blessed with the gift of his wife Dionne and her children Ashley and Lane. Mike has three children of his own, his daughter Brookley of Buffalo, twin sons Cooper and Trae of Douglas. He enthusiastically shared with me that Brookley is expecting her first child. He is very excited to become a grandpa!

Mike Norris is a native of Twin Falls, Idaho, about seven hundred miles from Gillette. He originally came to Gillette to partner in a sign business and is currently employed as an electrician for Tucker Electric Company. He is also a student at Gillette Community College, furthering his education in the electrical field. In March of 2008, he was

the drummer is the backbone of the band. By

Mike is the drummer for Rebel Raised. As the drummer he pulls the sound together; providing secure time, dynamic intensity and the right feel, a drummer can make a song come to life. Drummers do more than merely keep time. A great drummer makes the rest of the band feel secure and improves everybody’s performance.

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There is, however, so much more to drumming. Drummers punctuate, embellish and set-up changes and rhythmic figures to make them come alive. No matter what genre, part of a drummer’s job is to highlight and accentuate the rhythms of the horn section or pick up on guitar riffs and vocal lines. Drummers also have immense power within the rhythm section when it comes to dynamics. By bringing the volume and intensity up or down the drummer has the power to affect the way that everybody else plays, to shape the contours of a song or build the intensity of a guitar.

A band without a secure, reliable, dynamic and expressive drummer is a band without strong foundations. In other words, a band without a backbone. And where would any of us be we be without a backbone? Think about it. Cover Charge: $15.00 bot

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Artistically Speaking EMILY: So you don’t read music? That’s quite the accomplishment to teach yourself to play the drums and not to be able to read the music. MIKE: No, I can’t read music. I learned all by ear and then playing it. Sometimes when we are recording I will record a piece and then we won’t revisit that until sometime later and I have to

MIKE: I have known Zach Dunham for over twelve years. I met Zach years ago when I filled in for the Justin Beasley band when Zach was a member. It was actually Shaun George that asked me to join Eric May and the Center Lane Band, and Zach and I have been performing with the band ever since. EMILY: How is the album coming along? MIKE: The album is going great! We have all the material and it’s just a matter of arrangement and finishing the recording. We are all excited to get the album finished. We have written new material that will be on the album. Zach and I have written together for some years now, and we work very well together. Zach co-wrote the song “Not Forgotten” with me. This is a song that means a lot to me. It reflects my feelings about my dad, and I even sport a tattoo to remember him. Each member brings their own talent and it’s a group that works so well together. We are blessed to have one another. EMILY: What is coming up for 2015?

relearn what I already played. I believe talent such as this is just in you. Reading music is a technical term, but to play and feel the music is something you’re just born with. There are some very famous artist that never POSTERS urs Paul learned to read music, such as Sir EltonHMoJohn, BANNERS -F :30great - 5:30 John McCartney, Eric Clapton and even 8the SIGNS Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie

FLYERS & BROCHURES EMILY: So whoBUSINESS would you CARDS say was your biggest LETTERHEAD influence? ENVELOPES CUSTOM STAMPS MIKE: My biggest influence musically was my MAILING SERVICES father, Mike Norris Sr., He was my greatest ENGINEERING influence. Mike Sr. played aCOPIES Gretsch 61 guitar NEWSLETTERS (I looked this guitar up and it is really cool) and GRAPHIC DESIGN played jazz, blues and country music. Both my FORMS parents were BUSINESS immeasurable when it came to PROMOTIONAL influencing me. I’m very PRODUCTS close to my family, MANUALS, FOLDERS my mother Linda, BOOKLETS, her husband Howard and my INVITATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS brother Jamie still lives in Twin Falls. POST CARDS & DOOR HANGERS You can feelAND his loss he speaks SOwhen MUCH MORE!of his father.

MIKE: We have not booked a lot yet. We have committed to a couple projects, but we are leaving room to finish this album. We are concentrating on honing each of our crafts. We will be traveling to Idaho again in 2015 for the Hwy 30 Music Fest We had a blast playing there last year. It will be in mid-June again, and we are scheduled to play the Deadwood Jam again next year as well. This was also a great gig to have. We played on the main stage of downtown Deadwood. In conclusion this was truly fun and I learned a tremendous amount about each of these men, their families and their music. We will keep following Rebel Raised and their adventures as they finish their album and grow as a group. Thank you again Eric, Zach, Ben and Mike. You are an amazing group! Look for Rebel Raised locally. They will be playing New Year’s Eve at Jakes Tavern. You may also want to check out Justin Beasley & after the Rodeo on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Sources for this story include: http://www.musicradar.com

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Pet Talk

HOLIDAY HAZARDS AND YOUR PET

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or the average family, the holidays may be festive, but they are far from peaceful. While everyone is

running around, shopping, and making merry, pets are sometimes left unattended and at risk for getting into mischief and more serious trouble. Even with all possible precautions, accidents can still happen. Here are some of the most common things to look out for, and some tips about what to do if precautions aren’t enough to avoid a problem. DANGEROUS PLANTS: Poinsettias, once the poster-plant for toxic holiday decorations,

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poisonous, but are probably not deadly in most cases. However, some other indoor plants and flowers should be added to the list of things to keep away from your pets. These include mistletoe, some evergreens (like some species of pine), holly bushes and berries, aloe, and some plants that are commonly found in floral arrangements, such as lilies, baby’s breath, bird of paradise, daisies,

DECORATIONS: Tinsel, angel hair, tree ornaments, ribbons, string, garlands, and other decorations can be irresistible to pets, but very dangerous. Intestinal damage and blockages are among the potential problems if your pet eats something like this. If these items can’t be eliminated from the house, keep them away from pets—especially when the pets are unattended. Even Christmas trees can pose a danger. Pets may eat the needles (even from artificial trees) or drink water from the base of the tree, which can be toxic (especially if there are preservatives in it). Decorative lights

Pets are at risk for getting into mischief & more serious trouble during the holidays.

can get hot enough to burn a pet, so it is best to keep them out of reach too. SALT AND CHEMICAL ICE MELTS: Pets that walk on sidewalks or pathways that have been de-iced can have chapped, dry, painful paws. Also, because pets (especially cats) tend to lick their paws, they can be exposed to toxic chemicals found in some ice melts. Pet-safe ice melt products can be purchased at most home improvement and pet stores. However, not everyone in the neighborhood may use these products, so it’s important to wash your pet’s feet with a warm cloth after he or she comes in from being outside.

and chrysanthemums. DANGEROUS FOODS: Like poinsettias, chocolate once had the reputation for being the worst thing your dog might eat during the holidays. Darker chocolate is more toxic than milk chocolate or white chocolate and the smaller the dog and the larger the amount of chocolate, the more likely there will be problems. So if your 100-pound Labrador retriever eats a single Hershey’s Kiss, don’t panic, but if your 4-pound toy poodle eats some baking chocolate morsels or dark chocolate, get on the phone with your vet or the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) to learn what to do. Other potentially dangerous holiday foods include sugarfree candy and gum (which may contain xylitol), raisins and macadamia nuts (often found in trail mixes, cookies, and candy), grapes, bread dough, coffee, and alcohol.

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e all know the importance of breathing in our everyday activities. It is one of the functions that our body does for us and we don’t have to think about it…Or do we? While we are engaging in our normal activities in our lives, yes… our lungs do the work for us and we don’t have to think about it. But what happens once you engage in a physical activity that increases your need for oxygen? Do you continue to just let your lungs do all the work? Or do you need to help them out and keep your breathing controlled? How many times have you heard the statement “breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth?” Do you wonder why trainers or coaches are telling you this? I found an article in a Title Boxing Blog that emphasizes the importance of breathing for MMA fighters and boxers. This information can be beneficial for any type of physical activity that you engage in. When I was involved in MMA, I learned the importance of controlling my breathing and I use it in my own fitness journey and anything I do now. It not only taught me how to “breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth”, but it taught me that how I control my breathing controls the outcome of the particular activity I am engaged in at the moment. November / December 2014

Health & Fitness

EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE

ften you see fighters get fatigued as a fight wears on and they begin trying to take in more air by opening their mouths. Although this feels like the right solution, they are actually doing themselves more harm than good and exposing themselves to greater potential for injury in the process. It may feel like an easy way to get more air, but there are greater benefits to be gained by simply shutting your mouth and taking a deep breath…through your nose. Breathing through your nose, instead of your mouth, has numerous benefits. First off, it helps control your breathing and provides for a more even flow of air, in and out of your lungs. More controlled breathing will help you relax and prevents your brain from setting off any alarm bells that might interfere with your body’s natural ability to cope with stress and pressure.

Breathing through your nose, instead of your mouth, has numerous benefits. Breathing through your nose also helps maintain the proper balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood. As opposed to your one, big mouth, your nose provides a smaller entrance (or two to be exact) for inhaling and exhaling. The smaller passageways slow the escape of air. When the air isn’t able to exit as quickly, this gives your lungs more time to pull the oxygen from it and put more of it to use. This natural regulation of airflow encourages the proper balance of oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange and better overall oxygen absorption. The response to the amount of air you’re taking in doesn’t only affect your body, but your brain also gets in on the action. When you exhale through your mouth, your brain thinks that carbon dioxide is being lost too quickly, so it slows down the flow www.wmagofwyo.com

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of oxygen and the blood vessels constrict. In order to make up for the lost oxygen and overcome the restricted blood flow, you have to breathe harder and more often. Breathing through your nose allows you to remain calm, controlled and effortless in your breathing. Breathing through your mouth also exposes you to more pollutants in the gym and let’s face it, your typical boxing gym is not the cleanest environment in the first place. Your nostrils and sinuses, on the other hand, can serve as a germ filter. When you breathe through your nose, it warms the air being taken into your lungs and produces nitric oxide that helps kill incoming pollutants. When you are training for a fight, the last thing you want to get out of the gym is a bug of some sort. Breathing through your nose will help cut down on the chance of that happening. Other benefits of breathing through your nose are that it has also been shown to help regulate your body temperature and can even affect your sleeping patterns. Both affect your general health and well-being as a fighter. All that being said, breathing through your nose can obviously improve your cardiovascular endurance, but it also decreases your chance of sustaining a broken jaw. Numerous fighters have gotten injured from getting hit while their mouths hung open, gasping for air. It’s better and more effective to bite down firmly on your mouthpiece and take deep breathes through your nose, in training and during a fight. By breathing through your nose in the first place, it keeps you from letting your opponent see that you are visibly winded. It’s much more intimidating for your opponent to look at you standing in front of them with your nostrils flaring, rather than your mouth hanging open from exhaustion. Its one thing to go through life, not fully understanding how every part of your body can work for or against you, depending on how you use it. But, as a fighter, whose entire body is involved in a risk or

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Financial Matters

CLASSIC INVESTING MISTAKES How many can you prevent yourself from making?

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Year after year, in bull and bear markets,

Investors use past performance to justify their

#2. INVESTING WITHOUT A STRATEGY.

investors make some all-too-common blunders.

greed – it did well recently, I better buy more

Some people invest with one idea in mind –

They have been written about, talked about, and

of it – but past performance is merely history

making money. An outstanding goal to be sure,

critiqued at some length – and yet they are still

and represents a micro factor versus macro-

but it shouldn’t blind them to other priorities

made. You can chalk them up to psychology,

economic factors influencing sectors and mar-

such as tax efficiency, managing risk and

human nature, perhaps even a degree of peer pressure. You just don’t want to find yourself making them more than once.

kets. Fear prompts panic selling. How

Some people invest with one idea in mind – making money. An outstanding goal to be sure, but it shouldn’t blind them to other priorities... reviewing asset allocation. Even 22% of the investors in the deVere poll confessed to this.1 #3. NOT DIVERSIFYING ENOUGH. Have you ever heard the phrase “familiarity bias”? This is when investors develop a “home team” attachment to an investment. Just as sports fans stick by the Celtics and the Cornhuskers and the Cubs

#1. CAVING INTO EMOTION. The deVere Group, which consults high net worth investors around the world, recently surveyed 880 of its clients and found that

many investors draw on technical analysis or even stop-loss limits when shares suddenly decline? A stop-loss limit is handy for those who don’t want to watch the market every day – it

even with their experience, some had made

instructs a brokerage to sell a stock if it drops

the equivalent of a rookie mistake – 20% had

below a specific value, often in the range of

let fear or greed prompt them into emotional

8-10% of the purchase price.2

investment decisions.1

through thick and thin, some investors stick with a few core investments for years. Maybe they work for XYZ Company or their mom did, or maybe they like what XYZ Company represents, so having a certain percentage of the portfolio in shares of XYZ Company gives them a good feeling. If XYZ Company craters, they won’t feel so good. You can hold too much of one investment, especially if a company rewards you with its stock.2 November / December 2014

Financial Matters Conversely, some portfolios are overdiversified

sector or the broad market will keep climbing.

and hold too many investments. This is seldom

Short selling stocks (i.e., seek to exploit falling

the fault of investors; over time, they may end up

stock prices) takes more skill than many

with some shares of all the major companies in an

investors have. A buy-and-hold philosophy

industry group with a little help from Wall Street

may prove very rewarding, as long as you don’t

money managers. The core problem here is that

hold too rigidly or too long in the event of a

not all of these companies can be winners.

sustained, systemic shock to the markets.

#4. SLIPSHOD TAX MANAGEMENT

An even keel promotes a steady course. Fear,

OF INVESTMENTS.

greed, bias, randomness, inattention – these are

Sometimes certain investments within a taxable

the root causes of the classic investing blunders.

account will lose money, yet because of past gains

We have all made them; patience and experience

they have made, the investor is stuck with capital

may help us avoid them in the future.

This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Investment and Insurance Products are offered through Fintegra LLC, an independent registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Brian Bickett is a Registered Representative and Insurance Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Fintegra. Iron Mountain Financial Services is not affiliated with Fintegra. OSJ phone 605-348-8088 Citations. 1. thestreet.com/story/12733263/1/5-investing-mistakes-millionaires-make--buttheyre-still-rich.html [6/4/14] 2. abcnews.go.com/Business/avoiding-sins-investing/story?id=18969850#. UXBFuco7bAJ [4/16/13] 3. tinyurl.com/l6lkrfu [2/12/14]

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Calendar of Events

ADULT EDUCATION TIPS Training - Morning Session Wednesday, November 5 & Wednesday, December 3 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM City of Gillette 201 E. 5th Street TIPS Training - Afternoon Session Thursday, November 6 & Wednesday, December 3 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM City of Gillette 201 E. 5th Street

THE ARTS Sarah Ferguson - Acrylic Painting Reception Saturday, November 1 5 - 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Exhibit Dates October 13 - November 14 Wuthering Heights Thursday, November 6 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater General Admission Tickets $6 for Adults $ 4 for Youth/Seniors/Military Holiday ExtrAVAganza Tuesday, November 11 — Wednesday, November 19 Photography Invitational. Artwork will be sold the month of December for our annual Holiday Show. There is no entry fee but commission will vary depending on whether or not you are a member. Christmas Wreath Exhibit Sunday, November 23 — Sunday, December 21 CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater

Great Russian Nutcracker Sunday, November 23 5:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Ballet WY State Drama Competition Thursday, December 4 — Saturday, December 6 CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater

CHURCHES Courage to Change Al-Anon Thursdays 6:30 PM First United Methodist Church, 2000 W Lakeway ALATEEN Meetings Tuesdays 12:00 PM First United Methodist Church, 2000 W Lakeway Al-ANON/ALATEEN Meetings Tuesdays 7:00 PM New Castle AFG 106 E Main Jason Gray Concert Friday, November 7 7 - 8:00 PM New Life Wesleyan Church 1000 Comanche Ave. Gillette Church of Christ Youth Rally Saturday, November 8 4 - 10:00 PM CAM-PLEX Equality Hall Hope for the Heart Friday, November 14 & Friday, December 12 6:30 PM Community Calvery Church 631 Commercial Dr -2nd Friday of Each Month

John Paul II Christmas Program Tuesday, December 2 6 - 7:30 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater

CITY, COUNTY & CHAMBER City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 4 & Tuesday, December 2 7:00 PM City of Gillette 201 E. 5th Street Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Friday, November 7 CAM-PLEX Energy Hall Tickets $100.00

6:00 PM

FUNDRAISERS & BENEFITS Secret Santa Program Tuesday, November 4 — Thursday, December 25 Campbell County Rec Center Secret Santa program is offered through a combination of the Campbell County Rec Center and The Council of Community Services. Please call the Rec Center at 682-8527 for information on viewing and adopting a letter or to Donate. Festival of Trees Friday, November 21 — Sunday, November 23 CAM-PLEX Energy Hall FRI: 9 am - 3 pm: open to the public (11 am - 1 pm Lifeline luncheon-invitation only); 5 pm - 9 pm: FESTIVAL KICKOFF - open to the public with cookies and hot beverages. We will not have Gala this year; 7 pm: INTRODUCTIONS AND AUCTION--open to the public; November / December 2014

Calendar of Events SAT: 9 am - 3 pm: open to the public; 5:30 pm - 7 pm: VIP Appreciation - This is a Ticketed Event; SUN: 1 pm - 5 pm Family Day—open to families that want to get into the Christmas Spirit W/ crafts and activities for the kids. Admission is non-perishable food items. Buck & Ball Wednesday, December 31 5:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wyoming Center Doors open at 5:00 PM; Rodeo 6:45 PM in WY Center; & Dance to follow in Central Pavilion, Tiffany Robertson, 605-545-7865, Tickets: TBA

KIDS & FAMILY CCPL Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Mondays & Saturdays Campbell County Public Library — WY Room Teens are invited to enjoy this classic role-playing game of monsters and magic twice a week in the computer lab at Campbell County Public Library: Mondays, 4-6 p.m., or Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The two groups play different versions of the game, but many players attend both meetings. Learn how to roll the dice, create your character, and join in the play. CCPL Teen Card Club Tuesdays 4 - 6:00 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room Teens in this Campbell County Public Library club mostly play “Magic: The Gathering” but are open to other card games as well. Bring your own deck to enjoy group play, or borrow some of the library’s loaner cards. This club meets Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. in the library computer lab. CCPL Teen Robotics Club Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room The Campbell County Public Library Robotics Club meets every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Use Lego Mindstorms robotics kit, a 3d printer pen, and/or Little Bits to create and explore robotics. Childhood Immunization Clinics Wednesdays, November 5,12, 19 & 26 8 - 11:30 AM Public Health Nurse, 2301 S. 4-J Road Also from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5 www.wmagofwyo.com

CCPL Teen Minecraft Club Thursdays 4 - 6:00 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room Join other Minecraft players in the Campbell County Public Library computer lab Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Use our library computers, or bring your own computer with you. Players can log in to their own Minecraft accounts on the library computers, or just play in the browser if personal accounts are not available. If you are new to Minecraft, join other teens to learn about this building and engineering computer game. CCPL Teen Anime Club Thursdays 7 - 8:30 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room If you enjoy reading manga and watching anime, you might enjoy Campbell County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club. The group meets on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Club members spend time writing their own stories and drawing characters, as well as discussing popular anime and manga from the library’s collection. CCPL Tween Saturday Saturdays 2 - 4:00 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room Tweens are invited for activities in the Campbell County Public Library Children’s Department Tween Room on Saturday afternoons from 2–4 p.m. Each weekly activity for 4th – 6th graders will feature a different leisure interest including: Lego building, board games, crafting corner and chess. CCPL Teen Open Play Gaming Saturdays 1 - 4:00 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room The Campbell County Public Library Young Adult Department offers an Xbox and a Wii for open-play gaming Saturday afternoons, 1-4 p.m., as well as school early-release afternoons. Gamers sign up for turns, and cooperatively choose games from the library’s collection. CCPL WiiPlay Saturday Saturday, November 1 1 - 4:00 PM Campbell County Public Library — WY Room

Fall Acting Classes with Molly O’Connor Dailey Saturday, November 1 CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater CAM-PLEX offers four fun and educational acting classes. Join two great instructors with acting warm ups, exercise, and games. These classes are appropriate for all skill levels. Repurposing With Coretta Tuesday, November 4 6:30 PM Wright Library The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Storybooks Sunday, November 9 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Public performance First Annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance Saturday, November 15 6:00 PM CAM-PLEX Equality Hall ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED; Mother/ Son Couple-$70; Additional Sons-$30 each. Tickets go on sale October 1, 2014 at Top Notch Auto (1502 W. 2nd Street, Gillette, WY) between 12:00PM and 5:30PM **Only accepting cash, check, and money orders. No debit or credit cards** Book Discussion Movie Tuesday, November 18 Wright Library

5:00 PM

Early Out Movie Wednesday, December 3 1:15 PM Wright Library Story Time Wednesday, December 3 & Wednesday, December 10 11:45 AM Wright Library Hike to Santa Wednesday, December 3 Wright Library Hosted by the Recreation Center. A.B.A.T.E. Toy Parade Saturday, December 6 2:00 PM Downtown Gillette Line up in front of Twin Spruce by 1:00 Parade starts at 2:00

Calendar of Events Parade of Lights Saturday, December 6 Downtown Gillette

5:00 PM

Gingerbread House Special (After School Christmas Program) Wednesday, December 10 3:00 PM Wright Library A Christmas Carol Saturday, December 20 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater The Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been touring Charles Jones’ delightful adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979. The Caravan’s Carol, which weaves traditional Christmas carols throughout the narrative, is probably the most widely produced production of Dickens’ in the nation A.B.A.T.E. Toy Store Saturday, December 20 -Monday, December 22 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location TBA

LIVE MUSIC & OPEN MIC Galaxy DJ Karaoke at Fireside Lounge Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 12:00 AM Fireside lounge

The Otherside Bar & Grill - 25th Anniversary & Customer Appreciation Party Saturday, November 8 5:00 PM 906 E 2nd St. Judd Hoos Friday, November 14 Saturday, November 15 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern Paula Pundstone Friday, November 14 8:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Stand up Comedian Basix Tuesday, November 18 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Basix spans the genres of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Rock blending strong original compositions with innovative arrangements of timeless songs. These six Danish vocalists continue to amaze around the world. Flip Tucker & The Renegades Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

Live Entertainment at Sundance Lounge Weekly Every weekend Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 am Sun: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lazy L Band Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

Justin Beasly & After the Rodeo Friday, October 31 & Saturday, November 1 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

Walker Williams Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

Face Lift Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

32 Below Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern

Open Mic Saturdays, November 8 & 22, December 13 & 27 Gillette Brewing

Powder River Symphony Sunday, December 14 3:00 PM CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Theater Come and join us celebrating the special season and rejoice in the beauty and warmth of the music of the Holidays as the Powder

River Symphony brings you to magical places of happy childhood memories and endless joy! CAM-PLEX Ticket Office 307-682-8802 HexaCord Friday, December 26 & Saturday, December 27 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern Rebel Raised Wednesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 1 8:00 PM -1:00 AM Jakes Tavern Happy New Year !

MOTORCYCLE ORGANIZATIONS AL Windrider Charity Event Saturday, November 1 6:00 PM American Legion Post 42 BACA Meeting Saturday, November 1 & Saturday, December 6 Old Fire Hall Wright WY WBA Meeting Sunday, November 2 Jake’s Tavern

6:00 PM

1:00 PM

American Legion Windrider Meeting November 5 & 13, December 3 & 11 7:00 PM American Legion Post 42 CMA Monthly Meeting Saturday, November 8 & Saturday, December 13 Tower’s West Lodge

8:00 AM

GRO CALENDAR MEETING Saturday, November 8 1:00 PM Jake’s Tavern All Organizations Welcome, come get your event on the calender for next year! UMF Meeting Sunday, November 9 Jake’s Tavern

12:30 PM

Eagle Riders Meeting Tuesday, November 11 Eagles Lodge

7:00 PM

November / December 2014

Calendar of Events A.B.A.T.E. Meeting Sunday, November 23 Location TBA

1:00 PM

UMF Meeting Sunday, December 7 Jake’s Tavern

12:30 PM

WBA Meeting Sunday, December 7 Jake’s Tavern

1:00 PM

Eagle Riders Meeting Tuesday, December 9 Eagles Lodge

7:00 PM

CMA Monthly Meeting Saturday, December 13 Tower’s West Lodge

8:00 AM

WBA Christmas Party Saturday, December 13 Jake’s Tavern

6:00 PM

SCHOOL EVENTS CCHS Volley Ball Regional Tournament Saturday, November 1 Sheridan High School for more info http://www.whsaa.org/stateevents/volleyball/regionals.asp

Early Dismissal Wednesday, November 26 — Monday, December 1 Campbell County School District Wide Thanksgiving break Professional Day Wednesday, December 3 Campbell County School District Wide Early Dismissal CCHS Basketball Camel Tournament Thursday, December 11 Saturday, December 13 CCHS North/CCHS South CCHS Boys Swimming Gillette Relays Friday, December 12 3:00 PM Aquatic Center Gillette CCHS Wrestling Rapid City Invite Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13 2:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM Saturday Rapid City S.D. Varsity Wrestling @ Rapid City 2:00 pm Friday/9:00 am Saturday CCHS Boys Swimming Gillette Pentathlon Saturday, December 13 9:00 AM Aquatic Center Gillette

CCHS Volley Ball Regional Tournament Thursday, November 6 Saturday, November 8 Casper Event Center for more info http://www.whsaa.org/stateevents/volleyball/regionals.asp

CCHS Flaming Gorge Invite Thursday, December 18 Saturday, December 20 Green River, Wy JV/V Boys and Girls @ Green River Sophomore Boys and Girls @ Evanston

Parent Teachers Conferences Thursday, November 6 — Friday, November 7 Campbell County School District Wide No School

CCHS Boys Swimming Riverton Duals Friday, December 19 – Saturday, December 20 Riverton, Wy Friday at 4:00 PM & Saturday at 9:00 AM

CCHS Varsity Football Semi Finals Friday, November 7 TBA

CCHS Wrestling Pat Weede Memorial Invite Friday, December 19 Saturday, December 20 Friday 10:00 am/Saturday 9:00 am CCHS South Campus

CCHS Football State Championship Saturday, November 15 University of Wyoming, Laramie

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Holiday Break Monday, December 22 — Friday, January 2 Campbell County School District Wide No School

CCHS Energy Classic Basketball Tourney Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31 CCHS North Campus

SPORTS & REC Boys 4th-6th grade Basketball Registration Monday, November 3 — Sunday, December 7 Campbell County Rec Center Basketball practice starts on 01/05/2015 , Coaches meeting on December 17th at 6:00 pm, Fee $25.00 Swimming Lessons Session 2 Monday, November 3 — Tuesday, December 2 Campbell County Rec Center All Lessons are $35.00 Gillette Wild Hockey Saturday, November 8 Spirit Hall Ice VS. Yellowstone Quake

7:05 PM

High School Basketball (5 vs 5) 10th-12th grade Tuesday, November 18 Campbell County Rec Center Co-ed Leagues, rosters due Monday 11/03/2014 by 10:00 pm Games Begin Tue Gillette Wild Hockey Thursday, November 20 & Friday, November 21 7:05 PM Spirit Hall Ice VS. Bozeman Icedogs Ringwars Saturday, November 22 CAM-PLEX Equality Hall MMA Fighting Gillette Wild Hockey Saturday, November 22 Spirit Hall Ice VS. Billings Bulls

7 - 10:00 PM

7:05 PM

22ND Annual Turkey Trot 5K Thursday, November 27 8:00 AM Campbell County Rec Center Thanksgiving Morning the race is open to all runners and walkers it will be held at CAM-PLEX Park Fee $14.00 with a t-shirt $7.00 with out

Calendar of Events Gillette Wild Hockey Friday, November 28 Spirit Hall Ice VS. Billings Bulls

7:05 PM

Junior High Boys Basketball C team 7th - 9th grade Monday, December 1 Campbell County Rec Center Registration begins December 1st through January 15th Kid’s Night Out Friday, December 5 6 - 9:00 PM Campbell County Rec Center Children 1st -5th grade is welcome to register and enjoy this program your child must bring swimsuit and a towel, pizza provided. Parents must have children registered by 12:00 PM on December 5th , Fee $12.00 Gillette Wild Hockey Sunday, December 7 Spirit Hall Ice VS. Twin City Steel

7:05 PM

New Life Wesleyan Ladies Craft Show Friday, December 5 — Saturday, December 6 Fri: 5 - 9:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX Wyoming Center

WESTERN & 4H Horsemanship Clinic with Chris Ellsworth Saturday, November 1 — Sunday, November 2 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CAM-PLEX Barn 3 Chris’s clinics are all about bridging the gap between you and your horse. A natural teacher, he presents his ideas in ways both horse and human can understand. He will share with you the logical progression of steps he uses in his riding program and how he reads a horse’s response to gauge where he is at. Pro Jackpots Barrels/Poles Sunday, November 2 & Sunday, December 7 8:00 - 4:00 PM CAM-PLEX East Pavilion

Bench Press Competition Saturday, December 13 10:45 AM Campbell County Rec Center Registration deadline December 9th. Fee $20

Stock Dog Trials Saturday, November 8 & Saturday, December 13 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CAM-PLEX Barn 3 Free to Spectators

Dodge Ball Tournament Friday, December 19 6:00 PM Campbell County Rec Center 11th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament for ages 16 and up with eight player maximum, Registration will end December 17th at 10:00 pm

Thar’s Ranch Sorting Saturday, November 8 — Sunday, November 9 Sat: 9:00AM-12:00 AM; Sun: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM CAM-PLEX East Pavilion Free to Spectators

Gillette Wild Hockey Friday, December 19 & Saturday, December 20 7:05 PM Spirit Hall Ice VS. Glacier Nationals

ACTRA Team Roping Saturday, November 15 — Sunday, November 16 Sat: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sun: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CAM-PLEX East Pavilion Free to Spectators

TRADE SHOWS & MARKETS

OTHER EVENTS

Up in Arms Gun Show & Flea Market Friday, November 21 — Sunday, November 23 Friday: 3 PM - 7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Sun: 9 AM -3 PM CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion Emery Webster 208-241-1279

VETERAN’S DAY Monday, November 11 Don’t forget the Parade starts at 1:00 PM Downtown Gillette. See back cover for additional events and times.

Live Trivia Night Mondays Gillette Brewing DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Sunday, November 2 Nation Wide Don’t forget to fall back! Turn your clocks back. Martin’s Multi-Track Land Auction Monday, November 3 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CAM-PLEX Energy Hall General Elections Tuesday, November 4 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CAM-PLEX Equality Hall Gillette Adult Hobby Gaming Group Tuesday, November 4 6:30 - 8:30 PM Public Library Pioneer Room 1 Ladies Night Expo Friday, November 7 3 - 9:00PM CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion 2014 Annual Business Awards Friday, November 7 6:00 PM CAM-PLEX Energy Hall BAC Spotlight Series Luncheon Wednesday, November 12 12 - 1:00 pm Campbell County Public Library – WY Room Business Advocacy Committee Bring your lunch and your questions Speed Dating Event Wednesday, November 12 Gillette Brewing Gillette’s first Speed Dating event . Cost for this event is $15/person and includes appetizers, a free drink and dessert! Preregistration is REQUIRED. Space is limited to the first 10 men and 10 women to sign up so get down to Gillette Brewing Company and sign up today! THANKSGIVING DAY Thursday, November 27 Happy Thanksgiving Jakes Tavern Christmas Party Sunday, December 14 Closed to public

November / December 2014

Calendar of Events CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday, December 24 Merry Christmas CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, December 25 Merry Christmas NEW YEARS EVE Wednesday, December 31 Happy New Year !

Pumpkin Pie Fun Run & Walk Saturday, November 15 8:00 AM Casper 8am Registration, 9am Start at Gyrodata 2502 Nanpap (Off of Amoco Rd. Just North of the Casper Events Center). All proceeds will be donated to CAMBYR, Non-Profit high school mountain biking team in Casper. $10 Gets you 5K Entry and a Yummie Piece of Pie! Free 1K Kid’s Race, Also includes a Yummie Piece of Pie!

Wyoming Symphony’s Holiday Concert Saturday, December 6 Natrona County High School - Casper Wyoming Symphony Orchestra presents their annual holiday concert. Tickets are on sale at Wind City Books, Sadler’s Hallmark, The Cadillac Cowgirl and the WSO office at 225 S. David, suite B. For more information, call 307-266-1478 or go to www.wyomingsymphony.org.

AROUND WYOMING Band & Friend Benefit Show Friday, November 7 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Casper Sanford’s Pub & Grub Downtown. 241 S Center St. Casper, WY. $10 Door at 8, show @ 9. A benefit show for Haley Jones. Haley is in need of a Stem Cell transplant and insurance does not cover such procedure. Please visit Haley’s Story here on FB to learn more. Come out, support, and have a great time! We hoped to have this place packed and donations are ALWAYS appreciated!! There will be a silent auction, drink specials, a raffle for a trip to Costa Rica, and a guitar raffle! All proceeds will strictly go towards Haley’s treatment. Family Concert Saturday, November 8 10:30 AM Natrona County High School - Casper Wyoming Symphony Orchestra - Family Concert - Compose Yourself! There’ll be fun for the whole family as we romp through a dazzling array of orchestral selections and popular tunes in this kid-friendly, fun-filled, 50 minutes of music. Composer/Conductor James Stephenson brings this fun, interactive and educational introduction to the orchestra in which the audience will compose a piece of music and hear its world premiere. Having enjoyed over 200 performances, Compose Yourself has been a hit with orchestras and audiences throughout the United States, and is sure to be a hit with you and your family. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Wednesday, November 12 Casper Event Center Broadway in Casper presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on November 12. Tickets are on sale now and available here:http://bit.ly/1rlmbuz www.wmagofwyo.com

Distribution Locations Thank you to these businesses for allowing us to distribute our magazines at their locations.

GILLETTE LOCATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Bucket of Beers

12oz Domestics 6 for $10 00 16oz Buds 5 for $1500

during all NFL Games

You don’t have to be IrIsh to get lucky, but it helps!

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CC Public Library Lakeway Laundry Surf & Suds Rocky Mt. Discount Sports National 9 -Lariat Black Hills Novelty Patterson Law Office Adecco Staffing Brothers Coffee Sir Speedy Mona’s Café Gillette Optical First Interstate Bank

11. First National Bank of Gillette

307.682.9209

- RC Ranch Location

12. 311 Lounge First National Bank of Gillette

- Main Location Downtown

Gillette Brewing Company 13. Apple Storage Automatic Transmission Systems 14. Main Bagel Shop 15. First Interstate Bank

600 S. Douglas Hwy., Gillette

- Hwy 59 Location

- Main Location Downtown

16. Knotty Salon 17. Family Frontier Lanes 18. The Ice Cream Café 19. Towers West Lodge 20. Prime Rib Restaurant 21. Loaf N Jug #149 22. Powder River Expresso 23. Ryan Sanitation 24. Expresso Lube 25. Fireside Lounge 26. CC Memorial Hospital - Main & ER Entrances 27. Jake’s Tavern 28. Don’s Supermarket TLC Liquors 29. CJ Roosters

30. Am Vets Bingo 31. Value Villa 32. Century 21 33. Ez Cash 34. The Office Saloon 35. Campbell County Airport 36. First National Bank of Gillette

- Hwy 59 Location

37. Hardees 38. Pain for Sale 39. Tracy Norris Insurance 40. Lightning Lube 41. Hampton Inn 42. Kwik Shop Hwy 59 43. Home Bay Bottom Racks 44. Boys & Girls Club 45. Mufia Café 46. Gillette Dental Dr. Morrison 47. That Embroidery Place 48. Unity 49. Hot Head Vapors 50. Pokey’s BBQ 51. Roberto’s Café 52. McCarty Family Medicine Energy Capital Real Estate 53. Arbuckle Lodge 54. Las Margarita’s

WRIGHT LOCATIONS Latigo Hills Mall Town of Wright Visitor Center (CLOSED FOR SEASON) Haycreek Golf Course (RESTAURANT) Wright Branch Library Big D Oil Subway

ADDITIONAL WYO LOCATIONS Ruff’s in Rozet Circle J Ranch in Ten Sleep Big Horn

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ENDLESS HEARTS Festival of Trees Has raised over $1,000,000 for our community.

he 2014 Holiday season marks the

In 2004, Festival of Trees became part of the

23rd Year of celebration and giving.

Campbell County Healthcare Foundation,

Festival of Trees would not be possible

continuing to support Lifeline as well as

without the tremendous support of a

Hospice--most recently the Close to Home

volunteer-lead fundraising group of

Hospice Hospitality House. In the last

hundreds, who give of their time and

20 years, Festival of Trees has grown and

talent, and a generous community to

changed to more than an auction of 60 plus

host one of the largest fundraising

trees and wreaths; we provide lunch for the

events in Gillette, Wyoming

senior population in Campbell County so

In 1992 a small group of volunteers banded together to raise funds for the Lifeline Emergency Response System. The first year of Festival of Trees

they may take part in our festivities. We also offer fun for the family on Family Day, VIP reception, gift shop, live entertainment, and a live and silent auctions.

emerged with a 16 tree and wreath

Festival

Trees

Has

raised

over

auction raising $9172 and provided

$1,000,000 for the improvement of

service for 20 Lifeline subscribers.

healthcare in our community.

2014 FESTIVAL OF TREES SCHEDULE FRI, NOVEMBER 21ST

SAT, NOVEMBER 22ND

SUN, NOVEMBER 23RD

SENIOR DAY

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Open to the Public

FAMILY DAY

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Open to the Public

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Senior Luncheon-invitation only

FESTIVAL KICK-OFF 5:00 pm -8:30pm Open to the Public

Enjoy Carolers, Cider, Cocoa, Cookies AND Santa Land

VIP RECEPTION

1:00 - 5:00pm Admission is one canned food item

5:30 pm -7:00pm Ticketed Event

Pictures w/Santa for purchase

AUCTION NIGHT

Crafts

7:00pm Doors open to the public 7:15 pm Live Auction begins

Youth Choice Voting & Reveal

November / December 2014

If you would like to volunteer for Festival of Trees this year please call 307.688.8733 A full list of committee members & current sponsors can be found online at gillettefestivaloftrees.com

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A BROTHERHOOD AGAINST TOTALITARIAN ENACTMENTS Getting to know the Organization A.B.A.T.E of North East Wyoming

W r i t t e n by E m m a l i n e S a r ge n t

s a long time member it is my honor to share with you about the who, what, when, where and why of this or-ganization. N.E. WY. A.B.A.T.E is composed of motorcyclists from our area of Wyoming, from all walks of life, and who ride all makes of bikes. ABATE is not a club, It is a politically active non-profit organization working on mo-torcyclist’s rights. We are affiliated with national rights groups like the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). ABATE is an acronym which originally stood for “A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments” and al-ternatively stands for “American Bikers Against Totalitarian Enactments”, “A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education”, and “American Bikers for Awareness, Training & Education”, “American Bikers Aimed Towards Education”, “American Bikers Advocating Training & Education” with other combination sometimes used as well. The concept of ABATE began with a man named Lou Kimzey, editor of Easyriders magazine in 1972. He and others saw the need for bikers to organize to fight against federal and state restrictions on motorcy-cling. Some 35 years later, most states have a state motorcyclists’ rights organizations (SMRO), either called ABATE

or some other name in October 1977, Lou Kimzey and Easyriders were relinquishing the organization to the people attending the meetings in Sacramento. In 1986, many ABATE organizations met at what became the “Meeting of the Minds” conference. This conference began the process of SMROs working together and eventually led to the founding of the Motorcycle Rider’s Foundation (MRF) which is considered a Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO) based in Washing-ton DC. This group of SMROs acted to eliminate federal helmet law requirements, make sure motorcycles are part of transportation planning and ensure that motorcycles are allowed on all public roads. MRF is an organization set up in Washington, D.C. to watch over motorcycle legislation and to take action when the federal government has an agenda that would not be motorcycle friendly. SMRO’s including ABATE work with the MRF and most have a state officer involved in the MRF. ABATE organization, use the MRF to share state information, and get more information on a federal level, as well as information from other states. Most SMRO and ABATE groups work with other (MRO) groups besides the MRF, such as the American Motorcyclist Association. Many ABATE organizations have web-

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sites, and most list the other groups they are involved with and work with, from national MRO groups, insurance programs, lawyers, and rider training or safety and education programs. ABATE was formed in an effort to keep motorcycle choppers, with extended front ends that were deemed unsafe, on the road; but now SMROs deal with a large variety of motorcycling related issues. Motorcycle safety training, health insurance issues and road engineering with respect to motorcycles are all areas dealt with by ABATE organizations. Many states’ rider training programs are either run by or administered by ABATE organizations. Our main focus in Northeast Wyoming is to keep motorcycle legislation in its proper perspective. Many restrictive laws are enacted by uninformed legislators. ABATE’s goal is to keep our lawmakers informed of our members collective position on Motorcycle related legislation. Preventing unfair legislation from becom-ing law is easier than fighting to get unfair laws repealed. Over the years I have heard our members de-scribe the objective of ABATE in a couple different ways; as a brotherhood against totalitarian enactment of laws and as bikers against totalitarian enactment. The definition of Totalitarian is (exercis-ing control over the freedom, will, or thought of others; authoritarian; autocratic.) Our chapter believes we should all have the right to choose. We also promote motorcycle safety and awareness. We have formed a down biker’s fund. This is a fund that pays to those that have been in an accident due to no negligence of their own. There are specific rules that the rider can’t receive funds if they have been be ticketed for any type of violation such as traffic, alcohol or other substance violations . The Northeast Wyoming chapter is a brotherhood. They treat each other and their fellow riders, as well as the public, as family members. When there is a brother or sister in need they will find a way to provide help and support.

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Every year, the Northeast Wyoming A.B.A.T.E. sponsors the A.B.A.T.E. Toy Store, making presents available to low income families. Last year over 800 families were helped. Team up with Fox Country & Powder River Transportation to help “Stuff The Bus” with toys for children! AS A BUSINESS YOU CAN: Sponsor a “Stuff the Bus” live remote on Fox Country 100.7. For details, booking and pricing information, contact your Basin Radio Network Account Representative or Director of Sales Mark Warren at 686-2242. All remotes must be scheduled November 24th thru December 13th and scheduled at least 2 days prior to the event.

AS A CONSUMER YOU CAN HELP BY: Listening for Live Remote Broadcast locations on Fox Country 100.7 Purchase items to donate Drop items off at the live broadcast locations

We hold annual runs such as the Polar Bear run in April that kicks off our riding season, the Awareness Parade held in May to promote safety and awareness and the Memorial ride in June. This is an overnight event when we take time to remember those we have lost. We end the year with the Northeast Wyoming ABATE Toy Store. We believe in Santa and, work very hard each year to make sure each child from infant to eighteen years old has the opportunity to enjoy Christmas. This is made possible by collaborating with Fox Country and Powder River Transportation “Stuff the Bus” Toy Drive. ABATE starts working on the Toy Store in October and runs until the Toy Store opens. Basin Radio will start their live remotes at different businesses and we ask the public to participate by bringing toys to stuff the bus. We also have generous businesses and pri-vate citizens that donate to our store each year. We are very blessed by the big hearted and charitable community we live in. This is a group that is worth following and getting to know. For more information on membership, volunteering, or donations you can contact one of the officers. Presi-dent: Jamie Huyck-307-660-4478, newabate@ yahoo.com Vice President Troy Koffler-307-670-2618, troy-koffler@yahoo.com Treasurer: Annie Bruhn-307217-1548,Orphan98@hotmail.com Secretary: Nancy Huyck, 307-660-9952 oddaughters@yahoo.com Co-Secretary: Lori Huyck-307-257-3975 lori-huyck@ hotmail.com Sergeant At Arms: Hal Ayers- 307-6701135 Gograndmago7@hotmail.com Gene Huyck 307-299-4260 Larry Hitt 307-680-0703 larry@larryhitt.com Chapter Chaplain: Hoby Bruhn 307-217-2720 hobybruhn@hotmail.com The 2014 Toy Store will kick off with the parade on December 6th.Line up is in front of Twin Spruce Junior High @ 1:00 pm and the parade will begin at 2:00 pm. After the parade, Santa will be at AM Vets Bingo Hall for hot chocolate, cider and cookies. The Parade of Lights will follow at 5:00 pm. The Toy Store will be open starting Dec 20th from 10:00 am to 1:00pm, December 21st 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and December 22nd 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Look for announcements for Stuff the Bus Schedule from Basin Radio Network and on the NE WY Abate.

Thank you to sources: Bike Rouge’s history of abate, http://dictionary. reference.com, http://www.abatega.org, abateny.org/roots/history

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Take a break from the big box stores and online shopping and support the Northeastern Wyoming economy this holiday season by shopping at locally owned businesses.

When YOUR MONEY stays in YOUR COMMUNITY it supports: • Neighborhood Businesses • Government Services • Streets & Parks • Schools & Churches • Families at Risk • Job Creation

Fundraisers

Rita’s Rebels Relay for Life Team Reporting Mark your calendars & join us for our Bunko Fundraisers!! Friday Nights – Nov. 14, Jan. 23 and Feb. 20 Upstairs at American Legion 200 Rock pile 7:00 p.m. $10 per player For more information contact Rita Piper 682-9857

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We are hoping to have as much community involvement as possible in this magazine and this is just the beginning! Also, if you have any ideas for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Community Writing LEGEND A p o e m w r i t t e n by J i m C a s e a k a : R i c h a rd E l l s w o r t h L e e . From the Dakotas, the Indian land. Comes the tale that I tell not to you Of why, at each dawning, the rooster must crow It’s legend and may not be true. But still, it has merit, and who’s there to say What is truth, and who makes it so? This was before men ever were born. And that was a long time ago. God, in His wisdom, made creatures by two; A bull, with a cow for his mate; A ram with a ewe; a deer with his doe. The rest was just left up to fate. They all got along, and were happy like that, Except for the rooster, you see. He frowned disapproval at the little hen, And he shouted, “Why, just look at me! I’m bright, and I’m brilliant; I’m colorful, too, With a comb, red as blood, for a crown. Look at this hen, so drab and so dull. Do you wonder I find cause to frown? She must be intended for some other male; We aren’t mated up as you see. So I will go searching for some finer one, Some one more worthy of me.” So he searched all day, and on through the Traveling still further on, Till, Just as the sun was about to arise, He was greeted a new by the dawn. She was pressing the darkness gently away; The sky with a warm color glowed. His heart filled with love as he gazed in her eyes He threw back his head, and crowed. This is the way he proclaimed his new love, The best way his heart knew how, But the Dawn went her way, quit heedless, And paying no mind to the vow. Then, when he saw that he never could have The one that he always would love, He went back to the hen, drab thought she was, And that’s what my story is of. He never gives up, through deep in his heart, I think that, really, he knows It’s useless, but still, as the Dawn makes her way Each morning, the rooster crows. Copyright: REL-Brothers Inc Owners: Jack R. Case, Bobby Case Buzzell, Tracy Case Buzzell

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THE LITTLE PILGRIM

IT’S THAT TIME, AGAIN

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Cranberries dripping down my chin have stained my pilgrim suit. I ate too much Thanksgiving Day but I don’t give a hoot.

The days are getting shorter now.

I slurped a pile of dressing, Gobbled down a turkey thigh, Dribbled messy cranberries Devoured some pumpkin pie.

The squirrels’ searching almost done.

Within me on this special day it’s a thankful heart that beats. For all the things that I enjoy but mainly for the eats.

It makes a person take a pause

I feel a snow flake on my brow. The leaves are crackling as I run,

The turkey’s restless in the pen, Oh! No! I see my breath again!

and think about old Santa Claus!!!

HERE COMES CHRISTMAS IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR Po e m by J o s e p h P. M a r t i n o

Here comes Christmas it’s that time of time of year for Santa to appear. Snow is falling on the ground, everywhere you look snowflakes can be found. Children wearing mittens in the snow, making snowballs they intend to throw. Jingle bells a ringing, jing-a-ling, the sounds of Christmas echoes ring. Parents and children skate on the lake, the children home for holiday break. Children dream of Santa Claus as parents shop without a pause. The days are bright, the nights so clear, the love and spirit of Christmas permeates throughout the wintery air.

Christmas carols sung at night under a dancing moon that glows so bright. Chestnuts roasting, grown-ups toasting this special time of year, after a nip or two, all our woes and troubles seem to disappear. Here comes Santa, it’s Christmas Eve, he’s finally here it’s hard to believe. Santa and his reindeers are now flying high, their lonely silhouettes dot the blackboard sky. Empty stockings line the living room wall, hung for boys and girls who have images of Santa’s gifts racing through their minds. All in hope that they will find their stockings filled to the very top with toys and presents of every kind.

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A YOUNG TOWN’S HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

W r i t t e n by C r y s t a l O ’ B r y a n

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he Town of Wright is still very young as far as towns

from the Recreation Center takes the kids on a hike

go, however that hasn’t stopped the people of

around the golf course. Many of the kids enjoy doing

Wright from developing some fun holiday traditions. The

silly walks and dances along the way. Once they arrive

Gingerbread Houses at the Wright Branch Library and the

back at the Multipurpose Building, the kids anxiously

Hike to Santa, hosted by the Wright Recreation Center, are

await for Santa to arrive. Santa always arrives on a fire

two long standing traditions that all the kids in and around

truck, and enjoys being escorted by the volunteers of

town enjoy. Four years ago, Mayor Tim Albin started what

Wright’s Fire Department. A mob of kids crowds Santa

he hopes will be another long standing tradition, Lighting

as he slowly makes his way through the kids towards

of the Town Tree. All three of these events bring the citizens

the Multipurpose Building. He gives handshakes and

of Wright and its surrounding communities, out for a night

hugs, greeting kids on his way in. Once inside, he sits at

of jolly merry making.

his royal throne, awaiting to hear the Christmas wishes

The Gingerbread Houses at the Wright Branch Library is an after school event hosted by the library workers and volunteers. Children file into the library’s basement to listen to some corny knock-knock jokes, sing some silly songs and then watch a hilarious skit involving Santa and

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only get a candy cane for meeting Santa, but Santa’s Elves also help the kids with a special treat. Some years it’s been cookie decorating, while other years the kids have gotten to make their own candy.

his reindeer. The mischief they can get into right before

The Lighting of the Town Tree is a tradition that Mayor

Christmas is absolutely amazing. Santa, in the past, has

Tim Albin introduced to the community four years ago.

eaten too many cookies and gotten stuck in the chimney,

He wanted to do something for the town to bring people

has gotten sick and needed to a friend to deliver the

together during the festive season. Each year the

presents, hit his head and even forgotten who he was and

Town’s maintenance crew adds another mile’s worth of

much more. Lucky for Santa, his reindeer always come to

lights at the Town Civic Center. Once it’s dark, Mayor

his rescue. After the kids have had a chance to laugh and

Albin, with great ceremony, flips the switch, turning on

giggle at Santa’s silly antics, they get a chance to meet

the tree lights while citizens watch. Once the kids have

and get their picture taken with him. Most kids however,

run through the trees celebrating the brilliant lights, the

come to make the gingerbread houses. An average of

crowd slowly makes their way back into the building

around 300 kids show up at the library just to decorate

for some hot cocoa, coffee and sweat treats. A family

their gingerbread houses. The houses are actually made

friendly Christmas movie plays for the kids, while the

up of graham crackers, frosted to cardboard milk boxes.

parents catch up on anything they might have missed

The kids use the copious amounts of frosting and candy to

during the holiday rush.

decorate their houses.

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of his most loyal admirers, the children. The kids not

For a town less than forty years old, Wright has some

The Hike To Santa is hosted by the Wright Recreation

strong holiday traditions. The Gingerbread Houses, Hike

Center every year and is held at the Town’s Multipurpose

to Santa and Lighting of the Town Tree are fun family

Building. It is always held on the first early release day

activities that bring together a small town, turning the

in December. Once all of the kids arrive, an employee

town into a big family during the holidays.

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Community Writing

DEAR CEEJAY

Your Home & Family Questions Answered • Mark on your calendar a day to go shopping.

Dear CeeJay, From Thanksgiving until Christmas it feels like I’m constantly on the run. Do you have any suggestions for making the holiday season less stressful? I’d like to be able to enjoy the season but I’m running around too much to do so. The holiday season is supposed to be a time filled with friends, family and good times but it can also be very stressful. As a mom with kids, the Christmas season becomes exceptionally busy. There are usually holiday events going on almost continually. There are so tips to helping destress the season though. • Use a family calendar to keep track of all everything everyone is invited to. Once a week sit down together and decide on what to attend and what not to. Remember you can always say “NO, we don’t have time.” School and work shouldn’t suffer just so your family can have fun. • Start preparing early. Use the beginning of November to start baking extra goodies that you know you will need for the holiday parties. Most baked treats freeze well, so utilize your freezer to your advantage. You can also prepare and freeze casseroles and side dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Make sure you pick up some extra items, just in case there is an extra person visiting or a gift exchange you forgot about. • Mark a day on your calendar to wrap and mail gifts. • You don’t have to send Christmas cards to everyone you know. You can just send ones to close family and friends. Anymore, social media, such as Facebook, is used to spread the good cheer around. • Find time to relax, even if you have to mark your calendar. Watch a favorite movie, take a bubble bath or read a good book. You don’t have to spend every moment with other people. Taking time for yourself will help you make it through the holiday rush. • Remember to eat some healthy meals and snacks and drink lots of water. Cakes, cookies and hot chocolate are good sometimes snacks, however you shouldn’t make them a meal, even during the holiday season. If you don’t take care of your body, then your body won’t handle the stress well.

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• Make sure you get a good night’s rest. If you’re tired you’ll stress more and become a Christmas Grinch instead of being a Holiday Merry Maker. In case you didn’t notice, the theme of a stress free holiday season is to start early and plan ahead. Remember as that calendar starts to fill up that you can say “No” to attending events. I usually start preparing for the holiday season in the beginning of November by baking and freezing goodies and treats as I have time. When Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, I have several sides such as; green bean casserole, corn casserole, frozen dough rolls, and even sliced ham, ready to warm up and serve sitting in my freezer. Shopping on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) has always given me nightmares, so the first weekend of November I start my Christmas shopping list and try to have it done before Thanksgiving. Most importantly, I schedule in time for just me and my family as well as just me time. We all need the time to decompress with the holiday busyness, and by taking care of ourselves we can have a reduced stress holiday. Please email me at CeeJaysathome@yahoo.com with your home and family questions.

- CeeJay

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May your walls know joy; may every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.

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– MARYANNE RANDMACHER-HERSHEY –

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For Your Amusement

BIZARRE & UNIQUE HOLIDAYS

RANDOM RAVE

W r i t t e n by A n o n y m o u s

illette Avenue businesses are

For years downtown Gillette seemed

So if you haven’t made it down

finally seeing light after what

to only hustle and bustle during

to Gillette Avenue since the

seemed like an eternity of darkness

the regular work day hours then

construction, go check it out

due to the complete road overhaul.

magically at 5:00pm become a ghost

the new hip vibe or enjoy finding

As the dust settles and the con-

town. The nightlife of the downtown

something old and comforting.

struction equipment slowly disap-

area was pretty limited, but with new

Either way you are supporting your

pears business owners and patrons

restaurants, lounges and bars, you

small town businesses as well as

2 Devils Egg Day

alike seem in awe with the end re-

are seeing main street come alive

your community.

10 USMC Day

sult. Wider colorful sidewalks, art-

at night, from live entertainment to

fully designed planters, sculptures

a quiet glass of wine and if you are

and new lighting all give downtown

brave enough maybe the star of your

the breath of fresh air it needed.

own show at an open mic night.

NOVEMBER

National Adoption Awareness Month

11 Veterans Day 17 World Peace Day 20 Great American Smoke-out Day (third Thursday in November) 28 Black Friday – Friday after Thanksgiving; Biggest Shopping Day of the Year!

DECEMBER

Bingo Month

4 Santa’s List Day - we hope you’re on the “Nice” list 7 Pearl Harbor Day 12 National Ding-o-Ling Day 12 Poinsettia Day 19 Look for an Evergreen Day 21 Look on the Bright Side Day

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Rural Development 100 East B Street, Room 1005 Casper, WY 82601 Voice 307.233.6700 Email: jan.hoskinson@wy.usda.gov Web: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/wy

Contact: Ann Stoeger, (307) 856-7524 Ext. 4 Ann.stoeger@wy.usda.gov

USDA Offers Single Family Housing Direct Loans Are you interested in becoming a homeowner? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development, 502 Direct Rural Housing Program loans are primarily used to help low and very low income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. As Wyoming is such a “Rural” State, there are few areas that are not eligible to participate in this program. Income and property eligibility guidelines have been established for each County in the State. To ensure your area and income is eligible, you can access the following website: http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do. Families must be without adequate housing, but be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, which are typically 24 percent of an applicant’s income. However, payment subsidy is available to applicants to enhance repayment ability. Rural Development offers Payment Assistance to qualified applicants to assist them in obtaining and retaining adequate housing. The level of assistance is determined by the income of the applicants. Applicants must be unable to obtain credit elsewhere, yet have reasonable credit histories. Loans are made for a 33 year term at a fixed interest rate for up to 100% financing. Houses must be modest in size, design, and cost, but adequate to meet family needs. Applicants cannot currently own a home. For more information visit the Rural Development Direct Housing Loans website at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HAD-‐Direct_Housing_Loans.html. or contact one of the following: Jessica Taylor, Area Specialist (Sheridan) Phone: 307.672.5820 x4 Email: Jessica.Taylor@wy.usda.gov DeAnne Larrow, Area Technician (Riverton) Phone: 307.856.7524 x4 Email: DeAnne.Larrow@wy.usda.gov #

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

For Your Amusement

TRIVIA QUESTION

FUN QUOTES FOR THE HOLIDAYS The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness. — HELEN KELLER

What Year Did Wyoming pass a bill allowing Women the vote?

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. — HAMILTON WRIGHT MABIE What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? — ERMA BOMBECK

Angie Alexander

There is no place like home no kill shelter “1914”

An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day. — IRV KUPCINET The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings! — HENRY WARD BEECHER One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly. — ANDY ROONEY “It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!”... Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!” — DR. SEUSS, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Source: //www.quotegarden.com/christmas.html

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Bridgett Lindemann A&W Water “1903”

Lisa Finkeyn Candidate for County Attorney “1867”

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LAST ISSUE’S TRIVIA:

Q. When was the first High School building built in Gillette & on what street?

A. The first school was started 1891. The Gillette school building was built in 1901 and a new high school building was built at the top of Gillette Avenue in 1924. Source: Wyohistory.org November / December 2014

Circle J Retreat Camp is Now Rated the #1 Camp In WYO OUR NEWEST LODGING ADDITION

Post Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner with live entertainment Mens & Womens Sleep Over Retreat/Adults Only Kids Sleep Over Retreat/ Kids Only Bible Study Everyweek In Ten Sleep’s 100 year old chapel

3338 Hwy 16 E, Ten Sleep, WY 82442

Starting the first week in Dec. Family crafts every Sat. Mornings from 9-12 includes breakfast. Bed down in the CJ Tipi/Snow Boarding/Sleding/Smores by the campfire.

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HOPe FOR tHe HeaRt BikeR CHuRCH Bound by Christ, a Passion for Bikers & the Freedom of the Open Road

SeRviCe iS Held 2nd FRiday OF tHe mOntH

CalvaRy COmmunity CHuRCH

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Start your weekend right, come worship God on Friday night.

All are welcome, come as you are: Leather, Tattoos, Jeans

Gillette, Wy

And when Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick , I come not to call the righteous, but the sinners.” — Mark 2:17

Schedule of Events

Place Flags on Graves at Mt Pisgah Cemetary — 7:00 AM Breakfast at the Legion — 8:00 AM Memorial Ceremony at Lasting Legacy Park Ceremony Starts —11:00 AM Bricks for Vets Statue Dedication Veterans Day Ceremony (Legion and VFW) Veterans Day Parade — 1:00 PM Collect Flags from Graves — 4:00 PM Reception at the Legion Hall — 6:00 PM Veterans Day Dinner at Post Home — 7:00 PM (Free for Veteran plus one guest)