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There are currently 2 homes for sale in Armbrust. The average price is $ $354,500 with an average market time of 119 days. There have been 24 homes sold in the last year. Average price was $ 270,027 with an average time of 20 days. Currently there are 2 properties pending. Please call one of us for a complete market analysis report. John Rohwer 402 - 677-1111 or Char Smith 402- 677- 9279. Your Neighborhood, My Neighborhood, Our Neighborhood... DECEMBER 2015 Board Of Directors President: Brian Fontana [email protected] Lyle Krueger VP: [email protected] Open Secretary: Dave Campagna Treasurer: [email protected] Tim Salzbrenner Operations: [email protected] Newsletter: Nancy Sayles [email protected] Annie Beck Membership: [email protected] Laurie Brodeur Website: [email protected] Members At Large: Mark Goodrich [email protected] Jake Farrell [email protected] Doug Larson [email protected] Committee Chairs Social Committee Bonnie Farkas [email protected] Social Committee Lisa Whalen [email protected] New Neighbor Coordinator: Chris Olson [email protected] Rose Bockleman Lost and Found: [email protected] Rose Rutherford Garage Sale: [email protected] Dave Beck Security Alerts: [email protected] VOLUME 5, ISSUE 08 Happy Holidays! Willis Armbrust - By Dave Campagna Armbrust Acres Housing Market $469,000 16581 Nina Circle $240,000 3111 S 165th Avenue Armbrust Acres homeowner and Philanthropist, Willis Armbrust, who converted a West Omaha dairy farm into what is now known as Armbrust Acres passed away on Thursday November 12th one day before his 90th birthday. The 89 year old who had been battling lung cancer, passed away almost two years after the death of his wife, Dolores Armbrust. Willis was born November 13, 1926 and graduated from Central High School. He met Dolores Nielsen, a Chicago native who had grown up near Irvington, at a local dance, said their daughter, Amy Armbrust of Omaha. They began their 65-year marriage in 1948 as farmers on land north of what's now Lake Zorinsky. In 1960, Willis and Dolores sold their farm animals and launched Willis Armbrust Sales Service, a dairy auction company that conducted sales across the Midwest. Willis was the auctioneer and Dolores was the bookkeeper. By the mid-1970s, the Armbrust Acres subdivision began taking shape on the farmland, although Willis kept farming part of the land until 1983. Ten years ago the Armbrusts donated land at 168th and Q Streets, along with $1 million, to help build the YMCA that bears their name. They also supported and were active for years in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Millard area. They enjoyed travel and spent time in their later years at a home in Sturgeon Bay,Wisconsin. In addition to his daughter Amy, Willis is survived by one son, Scott Armbrust of Green Bay, Wisconsin, one brother, Dwayne Armbrust from Elkhorn, and four grandsons. A funeral service was held November 18th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 13271 MillardAve.

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There are currently 2 homesfor sale in Armbrust. Theaverage price is $ $354,500with an average market timeof 119 days. There have been

24 homes sold in the last year.Average price was $ 270,027with an average time of 20days. Currently there are 2properties pending. Please

call one of us for a completemarket analysis report.John Rohwer 402 - 677-1111or Char Smith 402- 677-9279.

Your Neighborhood, My Neighborhood, Our Neighborhood...

DECEMBER 2015

Board Of Directors

President: Brian [email protected]

Lyle KruegerVP:[email protected]

OpenSecretary:

Dave CampagnaTreasurer:[email protected]

Tim SalzbrennerOperations:[email protected]

Newsletter: Nancy [email protected]

Annie BeckMembership:[email protected]

Laurie BrodeurWebsite:[email protected]

Members At Large:

Mark [email protected]

Jake [email protected]

Doug [email protected]

Committee Chairs

Social CommitteeBonnie [email protected]

Social CommitteeLisa [email protected]

New Neighbor Coordinator:Chris [email protected]

Rose BocklemanLost and Found:[email protected]

Rose RutherfordGarage Sale:[email protected]

Dave BeckSecurity Alerts:[email protected]

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Happy Holidays!

Willis Armbrust - By Dave Campagna

Armbrust Acres Housing Market

$469,00016581 Nina Circle

$240,0003111 S 165th Avenue

Armbrust Acres homeownerand Philanthropist, WillisArmbrust, who converted aWest Omaha dairy farm intowhat is now known asArmbrust Acres passed awayon Thursday November 12thone day before his 90thbirthday.

The 89 year old who had beenbattling lung cancer, passedaway almost two years afterthe death of his wife, DoloresArmbrust.

Willis was born November 13,1926 and graduated fromCentral High School. He metDolores Nielsen, a Chicagonative who had grown up near

Irvington, at a local dance,said their daughter, AmyArmbrust of Omaha. Theybegan their 65-year marriagein 1948 as farmers on landnorth of what's now LakeZorinsky.

In 1960, Willis and Doloressold their farm animals andlaunched Willis ArmbrustSales Service, a dairy auctioncompany that conducted salesacross the Midwest. Williswas the auctioneer andDolores was the bookkeeper.

By the mid-1970s, theArmbrust Acres subdivisionbegan taking shape on thefarmland, although Williskept farming part of the landuntil 1983.

Ten years ago the Armbrustsdonated land at 168th and QStreets, along with $1 million,to help build the YMCA thatbears their name. They alsosupported and were active foryears in St. Paul's LutheranChurch in Millard area. Theyenjoyed travel and spent timein their later years at a home inSturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

In addition to his daughterAmy, Willis is survived by oneson, Scott Armbrust of GreenBay, Wisconsin, one brother,Dwayne Armbrust fromElkhorn, and four grandsons.

A funeral service was heldNovember 18th at St. Paul'sLutheran Church, 13271MillardAve.

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For 26 years, the Nebraska Children'sHome Society and Armbrust Acres havepartnered to help make children'sholidays merry and bright.We are very pleased to say, that we havea sponsor for all the kids published in theOctober newsletter. Nevertheless we arealways in need for year day-to-dayitems. Please find a list of year-round-needs below.Please contact Char Peterson at 402-334-5611 or 402-660-6284 [email protected] or Gay Emry at4 0 2 - 6 9 7 - 8 1 1 5 o [email protected] if you have anyquestions.Please join us for our annual gift-gathering party is on Tuesday,

December 1st at Char Peterson's home,16128 Barbara Circle from 5:30-7:30.Bring your Unwrapped Gifts, sharesome holiday food and spirits, and enjoythe company of your Armbrustneighbors. NCHS personnel will be onhand to answer questions and providetax receipts. If you can't attend the party,please feel free to drop off your gifts atan earlier time.Your participation in Project Elf willtouch the lives of some of Nebraska'smost vulnerable children in ourcommunity. Thank you in advance forconsidering partnering with NCHS thisholiday season.

Gay Emry and Char Peterson

Infants (0-12 months):� Diapers of all sizes� Baby Wipes� New Bottles� Sleepers� Onsies� Socks� Clothing - sizes 3-12 months� Receiving blankets/baby quilts� Coats/Car Seat Covers� Car Seats (new)� Cribs (new)� Pack-n-Plays� Strollers� High Chairs� Educational Toys� Soft or Board Books� Hats, Mittens, Snowsuits

Toddlers (boys and girls ages 1 to 5years):� Car Seats� Cribs (new)� Pack-n-Plays� Strollers� High Chairs� Clothing - sizes 1 to 5T� Shoes� Coats� Educational Toys� Books� Hats, Mittens, Snow Pants

School Age Children (boys and girlsages 5 to 12):� Booster Seats� Clothing - sizes 4 to 12/14� Shoes� Chapter Books� Board Games� Electronic Games� School Supplies (paper, pencils,markers, crayons,� notebooks, backpacks, etc.)� Coats� Hats, Scarves, Mittens, Snow Pants

Young Teens (boys and girls 13-15):� Bath and Body Items� Nail Care Items� Books� Games� Movie Passes� Journals/Planners� School Supplies� Gift Cards

Teens/Young Women (ages 16-23):� Books� Bath and Body items� Nail Care Items� Movie Passes� Gift Cards ($20.00 or less) to stores,restaurants, ITunes� PhotoAlbums� Journals/Planners� Earrings, bracelets, watches

Teens/Young Men (ages 16-23):� Basic Tools (screwdrivers, hammer,wrench, socket set, etc)� Books� Movie Passes� PhotoAlbums� Sports Equipment� Gift Cards ($20.00 or less) to stores,restaurants, ITunes

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Nebraska Children’s Home Society’s - Project ElfJoin us on December 1st, 2015

Nebraska Children's Home SocietyYear Round Needs List

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Playground: Next StepsIn the coming weeks Armbrust Acresneighbors will be visiting you to handout information on the progress of theplayground initiative.Keep your eyes peeled for them and foradditional updates on the playground!

Lost & Found:FOUND 11-10 Quick Set key (possiblya house key) on pink key ring. Found on165th & Bancroft St.Please contact Rose Bockelman if youhave any information about lost orfound items at 402-697-9250 or [email protected].

Baseball Field & Shelter ReservationsRequests are honored in the order inwhich they are received and/or by thenumber of coaches and children that livein the neighborhood. For moreinformation, please contact Mike Bauervia email at [email protected].

AAHA- Member-At-LargeIf you can share some time and newideas with the board, please join ourmonthly board meeting in order to get afeel for it.We are looking for Members-At-Large.For more information please contactBrian Fontana at [email protected] or(402) 894-2173.

All Armbrust Acres residents arewelcome to contribute to our newsletter.

It is up to you what you would like towrite about as we are looking for topicsof interest to all our residents.

You could write about the following forexample family vacations, remodelprojects, funny stories about yourselfand/or your children, anniversary,birthday, graduation, new familyaddition announcements or shout outsfor a special person.

Please email your contribution [email protected].

The AAHA reserves the right withhold acontribution if declared inappropriate.

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Armbrust Acres News

Did you know?Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric

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Christmas tree lights were first mass produced in 1890.

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Based on our resident’s feedback, theHomeowners Association has setup acentral point of contact for allcommunication, either public orprivate,to the Armbrust Acres [email protected] has beencreated as a single point of contact emailaddress for all residents to voice theiropinion, submit complaints, suggestimprovements, tell us about yourconcerns, make us aware of potentialissues in the neighborhood, send acompliment or ‘Thank You’, or to get

your Armbrust questions answered.Now you do not need to find the rightperson to address your comments to aswe will direct your note to theappropriate person or group within theHomeownersAssociation.Every submission will be taken seriouslyand we will respond directly within afew days. We may also let you know thatyour submission will be discussed andaddressed during the following boardmeeting. Depending on the subjectmatter and appropriateness to otherArmbrust residents, you may also seeyour submission in our monthly

newsletter Each submission mustinclude your name, address, and besttimes/methods of contacting you so wecan respond as quickly as possible. Wecannot accept anonymous submissions,but your submission will remainconfidential (with the HomeownersAssociation members) if requested.S o , p l e a s e g i v [email protected] a try andlet the Armbrust Acres Home ownersAssociation know if there is anything wecan help do for you!!!

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Follow Armbrust AcresHomeowners Association

Tom and Ashley Williams moved toArmbrust Acres at the end of July of thisyear. They found their new home onBancroft Street. Like many of ourresidents, they like the maturity of theneighborhood, the proximity of manyamenities and the beautiful park withaccess to Zorinsky Lake.

Ashley was born and raised inKnoxville, Iowa. She moved to Omaha,Nebraska in 2004 to attend CreightonUniversity. In 2008 Ashley moved toDes Moines where she received her JurisDoctor and Master of BusinessAdministration. To further both, hersand her husband's career, they came to

Omaha. Ashley currently works asG e n e r a l C o u n s e l f o r M a i d sInternational, Inc.

Tom was born and ra i sed inPleasantville, Iowa. He attended theSimpson College in Indianola, Iowa.After working for Pella Windows for awhile a new job opportunity opened upin. He now works as ManufacturingManager for Schneider Electric inLincoln, Nebraska.

Ashley and Tom have two sons and onedaughter. Dominic, the oldest, is nine,Carson is five and Carolina is one andone half. The two boys currently attendBryan Elementary school.

The Williams are big fans of theHawkeyes. They like racing, such assprint car and Nascar and any and allsports. Further they love being involvedin their children's activities.

Welcome toArmbrustAcres!

Welcome to the Williams Family

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Above:Julia Libis as Minion

Left:Jedi Robes 'with a twist'(All parts of the costume are hand-made)Submitted by Sarah Harper

Left:Andrew Hansenas FiretruckAbove:

Aidan Carter (12). He designed it himself anddid most of the work on it as well. The treatswere placed in the front smokestack and slidinto a "secret" compartment!The ship also had working lights on both sides.

Right:Carter and

Eric Jepsenas fire

breathingdragon

brothers

Below:Emma and Sophie Palmesanoas Minion and blue Crayon

2015 Halloween Costume Contest

The winner!

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2015 Halloween Costume Contest

Left:Henry Libis(6)as Darth Vader

Andrew Libis (4)as Spider Man

Above:Lyla Janet (6)as Cruella De Vil

Above:Lucas Janet (9)

as Ninja

Above:Will Janet (2)as Hulk

Above:Kate and WillLammeas Batgirland Batman

Right:Cayden and Chayce

Sayles asTransformers:

Bumblebee andOptimus Prime

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This information is not meant to be asubstitute for veterinary care. Alwaysfollow the instructions provided by yourveterinarian.The holiday season brings excitement

and commotion associated withshopping, final exams, travel, and otherseasonal preparations. In all theactivities of the season our beloved petsmay be exposed to hazards lesscommonly found other times of the year.As homes fill with holiday spirit, petsmay be intrigued by the new sites,smells and tastes. The following aresome of the most common healthconcerns for your pet during theholidays. If you have specific questionsregarding any pet health concern pleasecontact your veterinarian.

Tinsel, Ribbon and other PrettyThingsRibbons, wrapping paper, ornaments,tinsel, extension cords and gifts may beappealing "chew toys" that may makeyour pet sick.There is something about those shinystrands of Christmas tree decor, whichdrives kitties wild. Although the sight ofyour cat pawing at the tree may be cute,the ingestion of tinsel can be deadly.Eating tinsel or other string-like itemssuch as ribbon (often called linearforeign bodies) can cause seriousdamage to the intestine. Pets with linearforeign bodies quickly become ill withsigns including vomiting, diarrhea,depression, belly pain and sometimesfever.

Holiday LightsDecorative lights are another attractionfor pets to chew on. Both indoor andoutdoor lights should be carefullyexamined to ensure safety for yourhousehold pets. Electrical shock mayoccur from defective cords as well asfrom pets chewing on cords. Checkcords for any signs of bite marks, looseor frayed wires, proximity to the tree'swater supply or evidence of shortcircuits. Use grounded "3-prong"extension cords and strictly followmanufacturer's guidelines for lightusage.Electrical shock can cause burns,difficulty breathing, abnormal heartrhythm, loss of consciousness, anddeath. Call a veterinarian immediately ifyour pet has been injured by electricalshock. Treatment will be most effectiveif begun soon after the shock.

Water, Water...Even though they have their own waterbowel, there is something enticingabout a novel source of water; whetherit's the toilet bowl or the Christmas treestand. If you add chemicals to the watermeant to keep your tree fresh longer, besure to read the label to make sure it issafe for pets.Potpourri makes your house smellfestive but may be another attraction forpets to drink. Make sure that potpourripots are covered or otherwiseinaccessible to pets.It may be difficult to curb your pet'sfascination with all those prettydecorations. Child gates can be usedacross doorways to keep your pet awayfrom the Christmas tree and decorationsat times they cannot be watched.

OverindulgenceWell-intentioned family and friendsmay share holiday foods with petscausing the pet to develop a stomachu p s e t o r w o r s e , p a n c r e a t i t i s(inflammation of the pancreas) whichcan be caused by eating fatty foods. Tocontrol excessive food intake by yourpets and meet your guests' desires tofeed the pets, dole out the treats yourpets would normally receive and let

your guests "treat" the pets. If you wantto get festive, mix some of your pet'sregular food with water to make a"dough" and roll out and cut into festiveshapes, then bake until crunchy.Make sure pets are given some"personal space" if they want to getaway from the commotion.Try to spend a little extra "quality time"with your pet to assure them they havenot been forgotten.

ChocolateWhat would the holidays be withoutboxes of chocolate and warm cocoa infront of the fire? However, chocolatecan be toxic or even fatal to dogs andcats. Chocolate may be mistakenlygiven to pets as treats and may beirresistible to the curious canine.Chocolate poisoning occurs mostfrequently in dogs but other species arealso susceptible.

Poinsettias & MistletoePoinsettias fill homes with color duringthe holidays. Poinsettias have receivedbad publicity in the past whereas in fact,poinsettias are not very toxic to pets.They do contain a milky sap that canirritate the mouth but if signs developthey are usually mild.Mistletoe can be very toxic to animalsand you should seek veterinaryconsultation immediately if your pet haspotentially ingested any part of theplant. Mistletoe can cause vomiting,severe diarrhea, difficult breathing,shock and death within hours ofingestion.There are many species of Holly (genusIlex) Berries and leaves can be aproblem although signs of poisoningsare generally mild, and includevomiting, belly pain, and diarrhea.Source: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/

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A r m b r u s t A c r e s i s a l o v e l yneighborhood filled with families of allages from brand-new families to retireeswelcoming grandchildren. An idealplace to raise children. Well, almostperfect.

I live with my family on Oak Street, oneof the main thoroughfares through ourneighborhood and since moving in, Ihave developed a paranoia about mychildren getting anywhere closer thansidewalk distance to the road. Why?Because although the posted speed limitis 25 mph, people whiz by my house allday long, some fast enough to “catch air”on the speed bump down the road frommy house.

Yes, Oak Street is a main road into theneighborhood, and yes, some of thattraffic is due to people taking a shortcutthrough the neighborhood, but I haveseen people who live, work, or visit ourneighborhood whiz by too. And it's notonly Oak Street. Ever walk by the park inthe evenings? I have seen people speedby there as well, driving as fast as cars doon Center.

I know the draw, you want to get home/tothe store/to work faster. So, I did somemath. I looked at the distance from 168

th

to Center via Oak/165 Sts (0.5 miles)th

and figured out how much time you“save” by speeding by.

Going 60 mph, the trip along Oak/165th

which should have taken you 72 secondsif you had gone the speed limit will onlytake 30 seconds. Wow, a whole 42seconds! What will you do with all ofthat time?

Why do I care? Well, the faster you go,

the longer it takes you to stop.If my son chases after a ball in the street(a recurring nightmare-thanks speeders),and you see him from my next-doorneighbor's driveway, you should be ableto stop without hitting him if you aregoing the speed limit. At 45 mph, youwould be able to stop – one house downfrom ours. At 60 mph, you would stop,finally, two doors down. Just going 45mph down our road is a danger to ourkids, our pets, our friends. And thestopping distances I cited are for carswith new tires, new brakes, on dry roadswith no cell phones in sight (don't get mestarted on those). Wet or icy conditionsor texting while driving can double thedistance it takes to stop.

So what I want you to think about everytime you drive our streets is whetherthose few seconds you might save aremore important than the life of my kidsor their friends, or even a belovedneighborhood dog. I'll give you a hint-it's not. So please, please, please, slowdown, ask your contractors to slowdown, and ask your visitors to slowdown.

What's the rush? - By Jill Blankenship

Don't Drive DrunkMore than 30 percent of all auto accidentfatalities in the United States involvedrivers impaired by alcohol. Most ofthose deaths could've been avoided if thedrivers involved simply hadn't gottenbehind the wheel while drunk.

Don't SpeedAs the old public service campaign sosuccinctly put it, "Speed kills." Researchhas shown that for every mile per houryou drive, the likelihood of your being inan accident increases by four to fivepercent. At higher speeds, the riskincreases much more quickly.

Avoid DistractionsMany states in the U.S. have passed lawsthat ban the use of cell phones whiledriving. The reason is the number ofdeaths attributed to this seeminglyharmless activity: 2,600 deaths

nationwide every year. In fact, thosenumbers may actually be too low, due tothe continued rise in cell phone usebehind the wheel.

Don't Drive DrowsyA study conducted by researchers atVirginia Tech reported that 20 percent ofall accidents have sleepiness as acontributing factor. If a driver is tiredenough to actually fall asleep whiledriving, the results are predictable.

WearYour Seat BeltSeat belts save lives. Worn properly, theyprevent you from being thrown aroundthe inside of a crashing vehicle or, worse,thrown through the windshield and flungcompletely out of the vehicle. NHTSAstatistics reveal that more than half of allaccident fatalities were people whoweren't using seat belts.

Be Extra Careful in Bad WeatherIf you're driving through fog, heavy rain,a snow storm or on icy roads, be extracautious. Take all of the other tipspresented here and make full use ofthem.

Practice Defensive DrivingThis tip is pretty simple to understand ifwe just put the proverbial shoe on theother foot. Remember that one timewhen that jerk came flying down thestreet out of nowhere, totally cut you offand almost caused a huge accident?Don't be that jerk.

KeepYour Vehicle SafeVehicle maintenance isn't just animportant way to extent your car's life --it's a major safety issue. Manymaintenance issues are addressed bystate mandated vehicle inspections.Source: auto.howstuffworks.com

Top 8 Safe Driving Tips

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Holiday Lights SpectacularMidtown Crossing31st-33rd and Farnam-Dodge StsOmaha, NE 68131Daily: 11/21/2015 - 01/01/2016About 7 pm to 7:30 pmFreeAdmission

Omaha’s newest holiday highlight is achoreographed blend of light andholiday music projected onto buildingsbuildings. Guests will enjoy new musicand enhanced effects for optimalviewing.

The NutcrackerOrpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall12/05/2015 - 2 pm & 7 pm12/06/2015 - 2pm

Always fresh, lively, and thoroughlyentertaining, Ballet Nebraska’s TheNutcracker returns with the visualsplendor and charming story that make ita family favorite. Set to one of composerPiotr Tchaikovsky’s most famousworks, it transports audiences to theenchanting Land of Snow and theopulent Kingdom of Sweets, featuring abreathtaking new Waltz of the Flowersscene.

Mannheim Steamrollers Christmasby Chip DavisDecember 22 & 23, 2015 - 7:30 pmOrpheum Theater | Slosburg Hall

This year marks the 31st Anniversary ofthe Christmas Tour and release ofMannheim Steamroller Christmas, analbum that revolutionized the HolidaySeason music category.The show features classic Christmas hitsfrom Mannheim Steamroller anddazzling multimedia effects in anintimate setting. The spirit of the seasoncomes alive with the signature sound ofMannheim Steamroller.

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts�1/2 pound sliced bacon�1/4 cup butter�2/3 cup pine nuts�2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cored andshredded�3 green onions, minced�1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt�pepper to taste

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cookover medium-high heat until crisp.Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons grease,crumble and set aside.In the same skillet, melt butter in withreserved bacon grease over mediumheat. Add pine nuts, and cook, stirringuntil browned. Add Brussels sprouts andgreen onions to the pan, and season withseasoning salt and pepper. Cook overmedium heat until sprouts are wilted andtender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in crumbledbacon just before serving.

Garlic Prime Rib�1 (10 pound) prime rib roast�10 cloves garlic, minced�2 tablespoons olive oil�2 teaspoons salt�2 teaspoons ground black pepper�2 teaspoons dried thyme

Place the roast in a roasting pan with thefatty side up. In a small bowl, mixtogether the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepperand thyme. Spread the mixture over thefatty layer of the roast, and let the roast sitout until it is at room temperature, nolonger than 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260degrees C).Bake the roast for 20 minutes in thepreheated oven, then reduce thetemperature to 325 degrees F (165degrees C), and continue roasting for anadditional 60 to 75 minutes. The internaltemperature of the roast should be at 135degrees F (57 degrees C) for mediumrare.Allow the roast to rest for 10 or 15minutes before carving so the meat canretain its juices.www.allrecipes.com

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