SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS C1 Pointers for poinsettias Millions of poinsettias will come home for the holidays this holiday season. Come January, millions of them will end up in garbage cans and compost heaps. Few people have the patience to keep these cheerful heralds of the season growing after the new year, but with a little care they will perform even better and last longer. They can also be combined with other SUSAN WOODY plants to create more beautiful, memorable holiday displays. Few things are as sad looking as a neglected poinsettia encased in shiny foil that has lost all its leaves, with just a few sticks supporting the last of its flowers. When you buy these traditional plants this season, liberate it from the foil wrapping when you get home. The foil prevents the pot from draining, setting up a case of lethal overwatering. As leaves drop (which they will in response to the lower humidity and light in your house), our natural inclination is to pour on the water until we drown the poor thing. To prevent this, set the pot in a saucer and water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Keep the plant away from heat ducts to help prevent desiccation. Poinsettias dominate any display but they can be interestingly contrasted by foliage plants such as English ivy, ferns, Norfolk Island pines, dracaenas and pothos. If you have the patience to keep your plant, remember that this Mexican native likes bright light and can t stand drought. Cut off the remaining flowers and prune the branches back by several inches. Fertilize to encourage new growth. It should respond with bushy new foliage. Will it bloom again? That is up to you. The time-honored directions for re-blooming involve setting the plant in a dark closet, starting in September, at four in the afternoon and taking it out again at sunrise. It can t have one ray of light during this time, not even from a streetlight. I know of only one gardener who has actually re-bloomed a poinsettia, and that was by accident. Good luck. SUSAN WOODY has been a home and gardener writer for more than 20 years and is a master gardener. Houses that hold secrets BY MARY G. PEPITONE UNIVERSAL UCLICK Some homes hold secrets and conceal more space than meets the eye. A door hidden in plain view that leads to a secret room isn't just the stuff of movie sets and spy novels, says Steve Humble, president and founder of the decade-old Creative Home Engineering firm, based in Gilbert, Arizona. "I am a mechanical engineer by trade, and when I started this business, a majority of the openings to secret rooms we designed were fun by nature, leading to the kids' playroom or a home theater," Humble says of his business that has become an industry leader in the construction of secret rooms. "But, today, a majority of the secret rooms we design address home security, whether it's a safe room for people or valuables." Secret openings can be concealed within a fireplace, a wall bookcase unit, cupboard or cabinet. The first of Humble's trade secrets to an ensconced enclosure in a home is to utilize the "dead" space in a home. Whether it's a passageway underneath a staircase or a doorway that leads to space originally designated as part of a furnace room, closet or crawl space, Humble says the key to having a secret room is that visitors don't even know one exists within the home. Feeding birds over the winter time While a homeowner can retrofit a secret room into an existing house renovation, Humble says it's easier to conceal contents in new home construction. Often designated on architectural plans as a home's mechanical room or closet, builders won't even know about a secret room installation. "When we take a job, we build the opening to certain specifications, so it can be installed at the very end of construction -- after all the workers have left -- so the space remains a secret," Humble says. "Some woodworkers think they can add a hinge to a piece of carpentry, but a quality secret door is a very precise machine that must maintain extremely tight tolerances.". While some might consider having a secret passageway in the home as a sign of status, Humble says the average homeowner can "step through the looking glass," with a full-length wall-hanging mirror that is really an opening to a secret room. A vault or panic room door can feature a heavyduty locking system that provides a strong resistance to forced entry, as well as the ability to interface with an existing home security system. "When it comes to protecting your most important assets -- including your family -- concealment is the first line of defense against intruders," Humble says. " SCOTT HININGER People enjoy watching birds year round especially in the wintertime. One may find endless pleasure in watching the birds feeding on a stormy day. To be assured of these visitors at close range, special feeds and feeders are highly recommended. A sheltered open space 8 to 10 feet across, swept clear each morning before sun-up, will do nicely for the ground-feeding birds, such as cardinals, blue jays, juncos, grosbeaks, purple finches, pigeons, English sparrows and the starlings. Coarser grains in mixture are suitable for throwing here common wheat, cracked corn, sunflower seeds. Breadcrumbs may bring unwanted cats and dogs. Squirrels become a nuisance on the ground feeder, and sudden snowfalls may cover food before it is eaten. The best structures are covered stations, into which the birds can fly at any time, with feed dry and little danger from cats. These feeders are of many styles for mounting on poles, window ledges, under eaves or on a tree or slung to move along a clothesline. The seed-cake type feeder is complete and requires only hanging and replacement when empty. Seed cakes contain preferred seeds and strained suet to the liking of many treefeeding birds, such as chickadees, nuthatches, tufted titmice, hairy and downy woodpeckers and other elusive species. Combination feeders, holding both a seed cake and dry mixed seeds, are attractive features for any garden. Chunks of suet are useful in coarse-meshed onion or potato bags, hung in trees. Pheasants are attracted to whole corn ears. A constant supply of grit is needed for all birds when no gravel areas are open during the months of snow. Cheap seed mixes contain a high percentage of corn and milo. Generally larger seeds attract larger birds, especially wild game birds. Sunflower seeds rank first preference of most birds, with hard red wheat, millet, hulled oats (or rolled), cracked peanuts and, if available, cracked buckwheat, all very acceptable. Seed balls contain only a coating of seeds over suet, and should not be confused with seed cakes, which have the better seeds heavily mixed throughout the suet. Striped sunflower is a favorite of the colorful cardinal. Surely the most popular wild birdfeed to attract chickadees, grosbeaks, cardinals, blue jays, gold finches, nuthatches, cedar waxwings, etc. Black oil sunflower a cold-weather feed for our feathered friends. Smaller black seed than the giant striped, this seed is high in oil and protein content to keep birds warm. Thistle seed (Niger seed) works if you are COURTESY PHOTO UNIVERSAL UCLICK This secret room, concealed by a bookcase, is a private retreat connected to the home's "man cave." interested in a colorful show of gold finches, purple finches and red polls. This is the feed to attract them to your yard. Cracked corn, is high in carbohydrates and vitamin A. Mix corn or other grains to your feed for ground feeding juncos, sparrows, doves, pheasants, quail, ducks and blue jays. Peanut pieces are high in fats and carbohydrates. Add this coldweather feed to your feeders to keep your feathered visitors warm. Placement of these feeding stations is also a consideration since the hulls and droppings can be an issue especially the cleanup. The other item to consider is the seeds that are not eaten can grow up next year and they may not be the type of desired plant for that location. Then there is the attraction of less desirable wildlife. Do not forget having water available in non-metallic birdbaths by using thermostatically controlled water warmers. There are those individuals who have installed small decorative ponds in their backyards. Some have heaters and shallow rocks next to the bank. This allows birds to have a drink all year long. The real benefit of these ponds is a year round water source but also can provide other year round pleasures. SCOTT HININGER is with the Sheridan County Extension office.
SENIOR C2 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 Lights, cameras fun! BY LOIS BELL SHERIDAN SENIOR CENTER COURTESY PHOTO Jo Ann Moser, left, CleRae Shawcroft, center, and Diane Achenbach enjoy a group tour of Christmas lights last year organized by the Senior Center. The evening activity that includes a Christmas light tour has been organized by the Senior Center for older adults and has been a holiday tradition for several years. SHERIDAN For many, Christmas includes a tour of neighborhoods to see homes decorated for the holiday. The Senior Center is offering its annual Christmas lights tour for older adults again this year. The tour has been part of the center s community activities for several years. I ve been going for as long as I can remember, said participant Esther McKenzie. The Senior Center light tour has become one of McKenzie s annual holiday activities. For Dixie Glaze and her husband, Don, this will be their third year on the Christmas Light tour. The couple drive in from Ranchester for the evening activity. It was a very enjoyable evening with good company and singing, Glaze said. The evening of the light tour has a different twist this year. Last year a pie social preceded the tour with an opportunity for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year, a soup supper with bread and beverage will be served with the 45-minute tour following. The evening ends with dessert and hot beverage at the Best Western Sheridan Center on Main Street. There s a lot of fun and laughter and oo-ing and aw-ing, Diane Achenbach said. I ve invited some friends to come with me this year. We re making it our holiday tradition. Transportation will be provided by the Sheridan mini-bus; the bus is handicap accessible. Space is limited and advance sign-up by Dec. 16 is required. The suggested contribution is $13 per persons registered with the Senior Center and $16 per person for all others. The fee includes the soup supper, transportation and the dessert with beverage at the Sheridan Center. Participants are invited to bring cameras if they wish. It s a wonderful time, McKenzie said. They find the best lights in town. SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS CENTER STAGE Out on the town: Soup, Christmas light tour and dessert, Monday, Dec. 22. Join us for Jean s hearty vegetable soup at 5:30 p.m. with the tour to follow. End the evening with a hot beverage and a treat at the Best Western Sheridan Center. Return time is 8 p.m. The entire package is $13 for individuals registered with the Senior Center. The charge is $16 for unregistered individuals and those under 60 years. The deadline for registered patrons is Dec. 16; folks on the waiting list will be called if space is available. Rubber stamping Christmas cards with Heidi Roesler Monday, Dec. 15, 3-4:30 p.m., Art Studio of the Senior Center, 211 Smith St. The suggested contribution for registered individuals is $5. There is an $8 charge for older adults not registered with the Senior Center and those under 60. The Senior Center will be serving lunch on Christmas Day. The center will be open limited hours, 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Christmas. Lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Reserve rides early on the Sheridan mini-bus for the holidays. Never ridden before? A five-minute phone registration will get you going! Call 674-9272 for registration and ride reservations. Please call early and no later than one day in advance to be sure you can get a seat. Learn to knit with Donna Stubbs of the Fiber House. Classes will be held on Thursdays 1-3 p.m. beginning January 8. The suggested contribution is $5.00 per session; for older adults not registered with the Senior Center and those under 60 years the charge is $8 per session. Must register by Dec. 31. Payments are made at each class attended. Did You Know? The Day Break onsite adult care service is open at 7:30 a.m. and provides a free breakfast for participants. This is a great perk for the caregiver that needs to get to work early. Call Barb Blue at 672-2240 for details. The best job I ever had was picking and arranging wildflowers. Then I had to identify them. The bouquet recipients were guests at a local dude ranch and they asked questions. I started working at Tepee Lodge, a dude ranch, the first summer after high school graduation. The RENEE MEADOR owners didn t usually hire locally but one of the cabin girls from back East went home injured. My friend, Pat MacCatherine, was working at Tepee. She had filled a similar vacancy the previous year. Pat called me. I And I get paid for this? asked my dad. He stalled. He stewed. He worried about my leaving home. He worried about my living on a dude ranch. He worried about my missing Mass. He s Italian. He s very protective of all his daughters. After a couple days of strained silence while waiting for his permission, I approached the topic the most adult way I could. The owners needed a decision. He would understand that. I don t know, he started, dude ranches have a reputation While he hesitated, looking for a way to say no without crushing my hopes to smithereens, I quietly in my most I m-not-arguingwith-you voice said, Dad, if you haven t taught me right from wrong in 17 years, you re not going to do it in three months. Go ahead and go, he relented. With all the grownup aplomb I could muster, I turned to go call the owners. On my way through the kitchen I caught my mom off guard, picked her up where she stood, and swung her around. He said I can go! I had no idea where I was going, figuratively or geographically, but there would be mountains and horses and I d be living there! But, mom knew. Growing up as second daughter on a Montana wheat ranch, she knew physical work and living close to the land. She knew this would be a good experience for me. I d go with you if I could, she smiled. In snowy early June, as one of four cabin girls, I learned to clean log cabins that had been closed for the previous nine months. I swept down the walls to remove winter dust and cobwebs. I swept out dead flies, dead mice, mouse droppings, and old d-con bait. I scrubbed flyspecks off wooden window frames and bathroom fixtures. I mopped worn tongue-andgroove wood floors. Finally, each cabin was dressed out with curtains and linens, and colorful old Navajo rugs. Then the flowers bloomed. Flowers of every shade and shape dressed the hillsides, and paraded the trails. They crept in among the pines and held counsel in the bogs. The profusion of wild flowers was the backdrop of my busy life cleaning cabins for eastern guests. A vase full of currently blooming wildflowers, arranged by the owner, greeted the guests on arrival at their cabin. It wasn t until that vase full of flowers became my responsibility that I truly came to appreciate the mountain wildflowers. In my sixth summer, I became the owner s assistant, responsible for the wildflower bouquet. I quickly discovered I needed to be ready to identify flowers for people far more serious about wildflowers than I had heretofore been. Fortunately, the owner had a well-stocked shelf of wildflower field guides. When I completed a bouquet, I could identify each blossom. What a job! Thus started my passion to seek out and identify the dazzling, varied Bighorn Mountain flora. No other job has ever compared to my seven summers among the mountain wildflowers. One time, this passion allowed me to find an abundant but miniscule wildflower specimen that was sent to Russia. But, that s another story. RENEE MEADOR is a Sheridan resident. Center Stage is written by friends of the Senior Center for the Sheridan Community. It is a collection of insights and stories related to living well at every age.
YOUTH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS C3 Little Sunshine Singers JUSTIN SHEELY THE SHERIDAN PRESS Three-year-old Alivya Neeriemer waits on the stage floor as others find their place on the risers during the Sunshine Singers concert Saturday morning. The Sheridan County Children s and Youth Chorale performed at the WYO Theater Wednesday. Congress relaxes whole grain standards for schools WASHINGTON (AP) Congress is taking some whole grains off the school lunch line. A massive year-end spending bill released Tuesday doesn t allow schools to opt out of healthier school meal standards championed by first lady Michelle Obama, as House Republicans had sought. But it would ease standards that require more whole grains in school foods. The bill also would put off rules to lower sodium in school meals. Those rules were supposed to kick in by 2017. Some school nutrition directors have lobbied for a break from the standards, which have been phased in since 2012. They say the rules have proven to be costly and restrictive. House Republicans have said they are an overreach. Michelle Obama has said she will fight to the bitter end to ensure healthy meals in schools. Summit Award winner: Judy Chen Academics for All is pleased to announce that Judy Chen, daughter of Ru and Chao Chen of Sheridan, is this week s Summit Award winner. She maintains a 4.0 GPA despite a challenging course load, working part time, and many extracurricular activities. Jeanne Hackman was Chen s Gifted and Talented English (GATE) teacher for three years. She says, Judy has a natural curiosity in all situations and looks for opportunities which challenge her thinking. Both teachers and students respect Chen Judy. She impressively balances her academics, activities and working in her family s business. Chen took Advanced Placement U.S. government as a sophomore and AP chemistry, AP psychology and AP Spanish as a junior. She is currently taking AP biology, AP British literature, AP calculus and AP environmental science. Chen has been named an AP Scholar with Honor based on the excellent results of the AP exams she s taken. Nancy Crowe, who teaches Chen s AP calculus class, comments, Judy has a cheerfully tenacious approach to the way she studies mathematics and a fierce determination to achieve her goals. I don't think she is aware of just how tough she is. But, of course, that's part of what makes her so extraordinary. Chen has competed for four years in Speech and Debate. Marla Hinrichs, who coaches the club, says of Chen, Judy likes to be very independent and strong and do things her own way. But she is also hopeful and funny and embraces the people around her. Chen attended Wyoming Girls State last June in Powell and was elected governor. Chen credits her experience with Speech and Debate as a factor in her election. The main campaign activity was preparation and delivery of a three-minute speech. After serving as governor during the session, Chen also spent a day job shadowing Gov. Matt Mead. This included flying in the state airplane to Casper and Rock Springs as Mead attended events focused on shortages of housing for workers. Also last summer, Chen traveled for four weeks in Spain. She says, Not only has the trip inspired me to continue learning other languages but it has also ignited a deep respect for others living in poor conditions. Her trip was made possible, in part, by a Matthew Perkins Memorial Scholarship. Chen is the vice-president of the National Honor Society, overseeing service and mentoring projects. She is a fouryear member and officer of student government. She belongs to Rotary International s youth service group, Interact. She also mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters, spending one lunchtime a week with her Little. At night and on weekends, she often works in her parents restaurant, Dragon Wall. When asked how she manages her many commitments and stress, Chen says she works hard to make conscious choices and thoughtful trade-offs. Also, Chen tries to build some fun into each day. Last year she took a studio art class. This year she is interning at the YMCA child care program. Chen credits her mother with having a strong influence on her. One thing she has learned from her mom is that many people focus on the big things but don t think enough about the small things in life. How you dress, behave and treat others makes a difference and each small thing deserves attention. Chen is applying to several colleges. Eventually, she would like to enter the medical field and become a pediatrician so I can both support my parents and spend my days with children. Academics for All is an all-volunteer group of individuals and donors who support academic excellence in Sheridan County School District 2. Members of the committee include Beth Bailey, Mary Brezik-Fisher, Anne Gunn, Ryan Maddux, Tempe Murphy, Bill Patton, Doug Raney and Gina Thoney. Send your letters to Santa The Sheridan Press is once again inviting children throughout Sheridan County to send us their letters to Santa. We will publish them in the Season s Greetings section, publishing December 23. Here s all you have to do: 1. Have your child write their letter to Santa as neatly as they can on white paper and in black ink. 2. If you want a picture published with their letter, please send us a recent photo with the child s name written clearly on the back. 3. Complete the form below, attach it to the letter, enclose their photograph and mail them to: Lett ers to Santa, The Sheridan Press, P.O. Box 2006, Sheridan, WY 82801. You can also bring them by our office at 144 Grinnell Plaza in downtow n Sheridan. (If you re sending letters from more than one child, please complete a separate form for each letter.) Or, you can e-mail you r letter to santa@thesheridanpress.com. Please include Letters to Santa in the subject line. Child s Name & Age: Parent s Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Daytime Phone: I have enclosed a photo: Yes No Please print clearly and legibly Allletters to S a nta m u s t be received by Tu esd a y, D ecem ber16 th
FAITH C4 THE SHERIDAN PRESS www.thesheridanpress.com SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 SPONSORS CARROLL S FURNITURE Bob & Chris Carroll A Bible story and a Christmas prayer SPONSORS FIRST INTERSTATE BANK Directors, Officers & Staff TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC. 124 S. Main St. 674-7465 SPECIALTY ELECTRICS & DIESEL Willis Schaible & Staff NORMATIVE SERVICES, INC. Residential Treatment for adolescents 674-6878 BABE S FLOWERS Heidi Rosenthal Parker and Staff AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN - EVERGREEN SAFE STORAGE 672-975, 580 E. 5th St. DECKER COAL CO. & Employees PERKINS RESTAURANT 1373 Coffeen Ave. 674-9336 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES In the Community to Serve ERA CARROLL REALTY, INC. 306 N. Main St. 672-8911 Luke Chapter 2:1-16 (Standard King James Version) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding ROGER SANDERS in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. A Christmas Prayer When the song of angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among the brothers and sisters, To make music in the heart. Rev. Howard Thurman ROGER SANDERS is the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sheridan s representative to the Sheridan Ministerial Association. WAREHOUSE MARKET Management & Employees WYOMING ELECTRIC INC. Dave Nelson & Staff 125 N. Sheridan Ave. CHAMPION-FERRIES FUNERAL HOME Mark Ferries & Staff FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 46 W. Brundage St. SHERIDAN COMMUNITY FED. CREDIT UNION 141 S. Gould 672-3445 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE STORE & Employees COTTONWOOD CENTER, LLC Sheridan s foremost office complex Proudly serving since 1992 THE WOODS Ron Wood & Staff CONNIE S GLASS, INC. Bill Stanbridge & Staff Church Calendar ARVADA COMMUNITY CHURCH (nondenominational) 223 Main St., Arvada, 758-4353. Pastor Bob Moore. Sunday: 11 a.m. service, 11:30 a.m. children s Bible study. BAHA I FAITH OF SHERIDAN 673-4778. The Baha'i Faith for Devotional Programs from the sacred writings of all religions and Study Circles. BETHESDA WORSHIP CENTER 5135 Coffeen Ave., 673-0023, www.bethesdaworship.com. Pastor Scott Lee. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. service, children s ministry, nursery. Wednesday: 6 p.m. service, youth ministry, children s ministry, nursery. BIG HORN CHURCH 115 S. Third St., Big Horn, 751-2086 or 655-3036. Pastor Sherman Weberg. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. prayer time, 10 a.m. worship service, 5 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday: 7 p.m. youth and adult Bible study. BUDDHIST MEDITATION FELLOWSHIP 1950 E. Brundage Lane. Sunday: 7-8 p.m. Sessions include discussion of the dharma reading, sitting and walking meditation. For information call Victor at 672-3135 or email vashear291@gmail.com CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1660 Big Horn Ave., 672-3149. Pastor Terral Bearden. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. worship service, 6 p.m. Bible study. Wednesday: 7 p.m. prayer meeting. Thursday: 6 p.m. youth group. CALVARY CHAPEL SHERIDAN 606 S. Thurmond, 751-2250, www.ccsheridan.org, email: nanelson@fiberpipe.net. Pastor Nels Nelson. Sunday: 10 a.m. non-denominational worship service, teaching through the Bible verse by verse. CHURCH OF CHRIST 1769 Big Horn Ave., 763-8347. Rev. Rick Sykes. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible classes, 10:30 a.m. worship and communion. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Community carol sing Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Ranchester branch, 1066 Big Horn Ave., Ranchester, 655-9085. President James Boulter. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting, 11:20 a.m. Sunday school and primary meetings, 12:10 p.m. Priesthood and Relief Society meetings. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Sheridan 1st Ward, 2051 Colonial Dr., 672-2926. Bishop Kim Anderson. Sunday: 1:30-2:40 p.m. Sacrament meeting, 2:50-4:30 p.m. Primary meeting, 2:50-3:30 p.m. Sunday school meeting, 3:40-4:30 p.m. Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women s meetings. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Sheridan 2nd Ward, 2051 Colonial Dr., 672-6739. Bishop David Bailey. Sunday: 9-9:50 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women s meetings, 9-10:40 a.m. Primary meeting, 10-10:40 a.m. Sunday school meeting, 10:50 a.m. to noon, Sacrament meeting. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Sheridan 3rd Ward, 2051 Colonial Dr., 673-7368. Bishop Charles Martineau. Sunday: 9:30-10:40 a.m. Sacrament meeting, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday school meeting, 10:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Primary meeting, 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women s meetings. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Sheridan College Branch, 2051 Colonial Dr., 673-9887, Branch President Bradley G. Taylor. Sunday: 1 p.m. Priesthood meeting and Relief Society, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 2:50 p.m. Sacrament meeting. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY 2644 Big Horn Ave., 751-5238. Father Lewis Shepherd. Sunday: 10 a.m. prayer and mass. CLEARMONT COMMUNITY CHURCH Across from gymnasium in Clearmont, 758-4597. Pastor James P. Stark. Sunday: 9 a.m. worship service, 9:45 a.m. children s church. CORNERSTONE CHURCH 4351 Big Horn Ave., 672-8126, www.cornerstoneofsheridan.org, email: cornerstonechurch@bresnan.net. Pastor Tony Forman. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. worship service, 10:30 a.m. worship service with children s church. Call the church for youth group, Women of the Word and B.O.O.M. (for kids grades 1-5) schedules. DAYTON COMMUNITY CHURCH 318 Bridge St., Dayton, 655-2504. Pastor Dennis Goodin. Sunday: 9 a.m. worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. FAMILY LIFE CENTER (Foursquare Gospel Church) 118 W. Fifth St., 674-9588, familylifecenter.biz. Pastor Scott Orchard. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. adult Bible study. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1045 Lewis St., 674-6372, email: firstagsheridan@yahoo.com. Pastor Jay Littlefield. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. evening fellowship. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 3179 Big Horn Ave., 674-6693, www.fbcsheridanwy.org, email: office@fbcsheridanwy.org. Senior pastor John Craft, Associate Pastor of Community Life Falk Alicke, Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries Shane Rosty. Sunday: 9:30 worship service, Sunday school classes for all ages and nursery; 10:50 a.m. worship service, adult class, children s programs and nursery, 6 p.m. senior high youth group. Wednesday: 6 p.m. junior high youth group, children s program and adult Bible study. Small group Bible studies meet throughout the week. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 102 S. Connor St., 674-6795, www.sheridandisciples.org. Pastor Doug Goodwin. Sunday: 8 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thrift Store open. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Bible study. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thrift Store open. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST (Christian Science Church) 455 Sumner St., 672-2041. Sunday: 11 a.m. church and Sunday school (10 a.m. June-Aug). Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. testimony meeting. Reading Room: 45 E. Loucks St., Suite 015, open weekdays except holidays 1:30-4 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 907 Bellevue Ave., 672-2505, Pastor Jody Hampton. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 10:45 a.m. worship and children s church, 6:30 p.m. praise and Bible study. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting for all ages. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 100 W. Works St., 672-2668, www.sheridanfirstcongregationalucc.wordpress.com, email: godworks@fiberpipe.net. Sunday: 11 a.m. worship service. Monday through Friday: noon to 12:45 p.m. Lunch Together. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2121 Colonial Drive, Sunday 8 am Worship, 10 am Worship, SS; 11:30 am- Bible Study; Monday - 7 Bell choir, 7 p.m. session meeting; Wednesday - 9:30, 10 and noon - circles meet; Thursday - 6:30 am- Breakfast Study, 7 pm- Choir FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First United Methodist Church for: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Holiday Cookie and Candy Sale; Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Hand Bell Practice, 9:30 a.m. Praise Singing, 9:45 a.m. Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Children s Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Fellowship, 3:00 p.m. UM Men to host Christmas Caroling; Monday: 6:30 p.m. Advent Bible Study Christmas From the Backside; Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Closet is Open, 11:30 a.m. Circle # 1 at Heritage Towers, 2:00 p.m. Advent Bible Study Women of Christmas; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Longest Night Service; Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice; Friday: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Veteran s Coffee; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Dress Rehearsal for Children s Christmas Program, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Veteran s Coffee GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 1992 W. Fifth St., 307-461-0237, email: kevnjones@gmail.com, Facebook: Grace Anglican Church. Pastor Kevin Jones. Sunday: 10 a.m. church service, 6 p.m. church service at Java Moon Coffee Shop, 176 N. Main St. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH (Independent- Fundamental) 1959 E. Brundage Lane (one-fourth mile east of Interstate 90 on Highway 14), 672-7391, www.gracebaptistsheridan.org. Pastor Stephen Anderson. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, 11 a.m. worship service with children s church and nursery provided, 6 p.m. worship service with nursery provided. Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. men s Bible study, 9 a.m. women s Bible study (every other week). Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible study and prayer, Bible club for children and youth. GRACE CHAPEL Story. Pastor Philip Wilson. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH 260 E. Loucks St., 672-2848, www.holynamesheridan.org, email: holynamechurch@holynamesheridan.org. Pastor: Father Jim Heiser, Associate Pastors: Father Brian Hess and Father Michael Ehiemere. Sunday: 8 a.m., Mass; 10 a.m., Mass; 5:30 p.m., Mass. Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m., Mass. Friday: 8:20 a.m., Mass. Saturday: 8 a.m., Mass; 4-5 p.m. (or by appointment), Sacrament of Reconciliation; 6 p.m., Vigil Mass. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 1300 W. Fifth St., 674-6434, email: immanuellutheran82801@gmail.com. Pastor Paul J. Cain, email: revpaulcain@gmail.com. Home of Martin Luther Grammar School (K-5 Classical Christian Education, www.sheridanmlgs.blogspot.com, email: sheridanmlgs@gmail.com, accredited by NLSA and CCLE). Sunday: 8:05 a.m. The Lutheran Hour on KWYO 1410 AM, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class, 10:30 a.m. Divine service. Wednesday: 7 p.m. service. Monday-Friday: 9:05 a.m. By the Way on KROE 930 AM. JOY JUNCTION CHILDREN S CHURCH Interdenominational ministry for ages 4 through high school. Vans are available to pick up and deliver children. Co-directors and pastors: Karl Hunt, 672-8145 and David Kaufman, 307-461- 1506, email: kaufmandavid44@msn.com. Sunday: 10 a.m. to noon, worship service at YMCA, 417 N. Jefferson St. Wednesday: 5:30-7:30 p.m. youth meeting for junior high and high school, First Assembly of God basement, 1045 Lewis St. LANDMARK INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH Sheridan Holiday Inn, Sheridan Room, 307-461- 0964, email: maynardministries@yahoo.com. Pastor Clayton Maynard. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship service. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Bible study. MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE CHURCH 54 W. Eighth St., 6732-6400, www.mountainalliance.com. Pastor Ron Maixner. Sunday: 9 a.m. worship service, 6 p.m. youth group. MOUNTAINVIEW FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) 54 W. Eighth St., 673-4883. Pastor Jim Coonis. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship service. Call for mid-week Bible study information. NEW COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 24 Grinnell Ave., 672-5790, www.newcovenantwy.org. Pastor Ron Ellis. Sunday: 10 a.m. worship, 11:30 a.m. Sunday school. OLD APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH 111 Metz Road. Sunday service 11 a.m. Sunday school follows the morning service. Everyone welcome. OUR LADY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC CHURCH 34 Wagon Box Road, Story, 672-2848. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. reconciliation, 6 p.m. mass served by Holy Name Catholic Church. PRAIRIE DOG COMMUNITY CHURCH Prairie Dog Community Clubhouse, southeast of Sheridan at intersection of Highway 14 East and Meade Creek Road (County Road 131), 672-3983. Pastor Terry Wall. Sunday: 9 a.m. non-denominational worship service. QUAKER WORSHIP SHARING (Religious Society of Friends) Second and fourth Sundays. Call Gary Senier, 683-2139, for time and place. RANCHESTER COMMUNITY CHURCH 1000 Highway 14, Ranchester, 655-9208. Pastor Claude Alley. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship service, 10:15 a.m. children s church. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible study. Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1-3 p.m. Community Cupboard and Clothes Closet open. THE ROCK CHURCH Non-denominational, contemporary Christian church. 1100 Big Horn Ave., 673-0939, www.bighornrock.com. Pastor Michael Garneau and Pastor Rod Jost. Sunday: 9 and 10:45 a.m. worship. ST. EDMUND CATHOLIC CHURCH 310 Historic Highway 14, Ranchester, 678-2848. Mass: Sunday 10 a.m.. Reconciliation: The first Sunday of the month immediately following mass. Served by Holy Name Catholic Church. ST. PETER S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1 S. Tschirgi St., 674-7655, email: stpeterssheridan@gmail.com. Pastor John Inserra Rector, Family Minister Dr. John Milliken. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Quiet Holy Eucharist with traditional language and no music, 9 a.m. new family service in the chapel, 10 a.m. choral Holy Eucharist with hymns and choir. Tuesday: 10 a.m. healing service. THE SALVATION ARMY 150 S. Tschirgi St. 672-2444 or 672-2445. Captain Donald Warriner, Lieutenant Kim Warriner. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m.,worship. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 345 S. Main St., 672-5969, www.sheridan23adventistchurchconnect.org. Pastor Gary Force, 303-882-7601. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. lesson study, 11:15 a.m. church service. Call for time and location of home prayer. SHERIDAN WESLEYAN CHURCH 404 W. Brundage Lane, 672-0612, www.sheridanwesleyan.org. Pastor Darrell White. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. worship with children s church and nursery available, 9:45 a.m. Connection Hour for all ages, 11 a.m. worship with children s church and nursery available. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Splash for children 4- years-old through 5th grade, 6:30 p.m. transformed Youth for 6-12 grades. Call office for weekly connection groups schedule. STORY COMMUNITY CHURCH 4 Ponderosa Drive, Story, 683-3018, Facebook: Story Community Church. Pastor John Constantine. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, 5:30 p.m. youth group. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible study. SUNRISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 570 Marion St., 674-8424. Pastor John Jackson. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, 6 p.m. worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. worship and adult Bible study. THEE CHURCH OF CHRIST 45 E. Loucks St. (Old Post Office Building), Suite 19. 672-2825. Richard Snider 672-2825, Scott Osborne 672-8347. Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible class, 11 a.m. worship and communion. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible study. TONGUE RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH (Southern Baptist) 305 Coffeen St., Ranchester, 752-0415, email: grangerdl7@hotmail.com. Pastor Granger Logan. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. prayer service and Bible study. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 135 Crescent Drive, 672-2411, tlco@actaccess.net. Pastor Phil Wold. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., Worship with Holy Communion (BASICS); 9:45 a.m., Sunday School for All Ages, Coffee Fellowship, Trinity Choir Practice; 11:00 a.m., Worship with Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group at McAdoo s. Monday: 7:00 p.m., Girl Scouts; 7:00 p.m., Scouts and Webelos. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., Sheridan Arts Council Meets at Trinity. Wednesday: 12 Noon, Circle II Salad Luncheon in Fellowship Hall; 7:00 p.m., Longest Night Worship Service at Methodist Church; 7:45 p.m., Trinity Choir Rehearsal. Thursday: 7:30 a.m., Women s Early AM Study at the Holiday Inn; 6:30 p.m., Property Committee Meeting. Saturday: 1:00 p.m., Trinity Choir Dress Rehearsal. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1950 E. Brundage Lane, 672-3325, www.sheridanuu.org. President Bill Bradshaw. We are a welcoming, nondogmatic and spiritually liberal fellowship. Weekly Sunday service and Montessori-based religious education for ages 3 years to fifth grade at 10 a.m., followed by a time for coffee and fellowship. Meditation pratice every Sunday 7-8 p.m. VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) Meets at 1981 Double Eagle Drive, Suite B, 672-7599, www.valleylutheran.com. Pastor Gary Schult. Sunday: 9 a.m. Bible class, 10:15 a.m. worship. WAGON WHEEL BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Terry White. 325-207-1407. Meets at the YMCA in the Whitney Room. Sunday:1:30p.m.
PEOPLE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 www.thesheridanpress.com THE SHERIDAN PRESS C5 Lions Club presents check to SC basketball coaches in support of Booster Club FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN The annual Lions Club basketball tournament at Sheridan College celebrated its 40th year over the Thanksgiving Day weekend. On Dec. 4, Lions Club officials presented a $1,200 check to Sheridan College basketball coaches Matt Hammer and Frank McCarthy and SC Foundation official Debi Isakson, in support of the SC Booster Club. The Lions Club is a tremendous supporter of Sheridan College Athletics and the Booster Club, said Hammer, who coaches the men s basketball team. This tournament is 40 years strong because of the support of the Lions. Representing the Lions Club were Bill Rathburn, who has been a part of the philanthropic organization for more than 40 years, and Denice Rollins, in her 23rd year with the club. Locally, we do fundraisers like this basketball tournament and we also work with the eye doctor offices to help pay for eyeglasses, Rollins said. I became a Lion because in 1988 they helped me with a corneal transplant. We also work with schools to pay for eyeglasses for students. This year 42 students have benefited from the Lions Club. The Lions Club is an international organization. The Sheridan branch features 31 members who meet twice a month. In support of the annual basketball tournament, the COURTESY PHOTO From left, Lions Club officials Bill Rathburn and Denice Rollins, Sheridan College men s basketball coaches Matt Hammer and Frank McCarthy, and Sheridan College Foundation official Debi Isakson stand with a donation from the Lions Club. Lions Club partnered with SC Generals basketball, the Sheridan College Foundation, Ptolemy Data Systems, Pepsi and Sheridan Travel and Tourism. The Lions Club also sponsors a scholarship at Sheridan College. Sheridan County school districts to hold holiday concerts FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN Sheridan County School Districts 1 and 2 will host a variety of holiday concerts in the upcoming week. All concerts are free and open to the public. The following is a schedule of events. Sheridan County School District 1 7 p.m. Tuesday, Big Horn Middle School band concert at Big Horn High School, 335 U.S. Highway 335, Big Horn 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tongue River Middle School Christmas concert at Tongue River High School, 1150 Main Street, Dayton 7 p.m. Wednesday, Big Horn Middle School winter concert, Big Horn High School, 335 U.S. Highway 335, Big Horn Sheridan County School District 2 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sagebrush Elementary School concerts, Sagebrush Elementary School, 1685 Hill Pond Drive 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Highland Park Elementary School concerts, Highland Park Elementary School, 2 Mydland Road 1 p.m. Wednesday, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School concert, Sheridan Junior High School auditorium, 500 Lewis Street 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sheridan High School winter band concert, Sue Henry Auditorium, Sheridan High School, 1056 Long Drive 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Woodland Park Elementary School concerts, Woodland Park Elementary School, 1010 East Woodland Park Road 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, Meadowlark Elementary School concerts, Meadowlark Elementary School, 1410 DeSmet Avenue Next Brown Bag Lunch Seminar to focus on self-esteem FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN Self-esteem will be the next topic featured as part of the series of Brown Bag Lunch Seminars. Lynn Gordon of Family and Personal Counseling Center will discuss holiday stress in the seminar co-sponsored by Sheridan College s continuing education program. The seminars are free and open to everyone with no reservations required. The seminar will be held from 5:30-6:10 p.m. on Tuesday and again from 12:10-12:50 p.m. on Wednesday at the Downtown Sheridan Association building. For more information call Gordon at 672-6789. The DSA is located at 150 S. Main St. Library to host Christmas craft program FROM STAFF REPORTS SHERIDAN The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library will host a free Christmas crafts program for young adults, in conjunction with Science Kids! on Wednesday. The program will begin at 4 p.m. in the Inner Circle. Youth ages 10 and older are welcome to participate. Attendees will make homemade soaps, lotions and body scrubs. Each participant will get to take home the items he or she makes to give as Christmas gifts or to keep. The program is free and all supplies are provided. However, in order to purchase the proper amount of supplies, organizers have asked those planning to attend to RSVP to 674-8585 ext. 29 by Tuesday. For additional information, contact the library at 674-8585. The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library is located at 335 W. Alger St. Iggy Azalea joining ABC s New Year s Eve special LOS ANGELES (AP) Iggy Azalea is among the stars joining ABC s bicoastal New Year s Eve special. Producers of Dick Clark s New Year s Rockin Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2015 said Wednesday that Azalea, Bastille, Jason Derulo, Pentatonix and Rixton will be joining the celebration from the Billboard Hollywood party hosted by Fergie. The Times Square celebration in New York will include Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line among previously announced acts. It will be Seacrest s 10th year hosting the annual countdown that was originated by Dick Clark. The Dick Clark Productions special, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 31, also will highlight New Year s Eve celebrations around the world.
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