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History of the Man Behind St. Patrick’s Day
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The Lesser Known Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise
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Living in Yesteryear
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Lighting Sets The Stage for Outdoor Fun
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Spring Home Improvement Guide
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Ways Pets Could Help Improve Personal Health
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Tank or Tankless Hot Water Heater? Q: I’m thinking of switching from a traditional hot water heater to a tankless water heater. With three teenagers in the house, the current tank heater is just not adequate to keep hot water available. Will a tankless heater solve the problem? And which is better, an electric or gas heater? -- Sal in Southern California A: While I like the concept of tankless water heaters -- they provide hot water on demand, rather than storing water in a tank and keeping it warm -- it’s really important for homeowners to do their research before deciding to jump to this system. Electric tankless heaters, for example, look like a good deal up front. They cost about a third to one-half as much as gas tankless heaters. However, installation can be expensive: most electric heaters require a dedicated 30-amp circuit, meaning an electrician will have to come in to properly wire the house. In older homes, the installation can be pretty painful on the wallet. Gas tankless heaters cost more up front, but installation may not be as expensive. A qualified installer will need to set up the gas connection, and your gas system may need some modification. With either type, you still will have to deal with the problem of adequate hot-water supply. Placing high demand on the heater -- such as running a shower, the dishwasher and the hot water tap in a sink at the same time -- will make it more difficult for the unit to heat water to the correct temperature, meaning everybody starts getting tepid water. Homeowners I’ve spoken with who have tankless heaters are generally pretty happy with them. But they have experienced a few issues, such as not knowing they need to flush the heating system once per year (and more often in a hard-water environment). None complained about having inadequate hot water -- either they selected the right-size system for their house, or they adjusted their water use to the rate at which the water gets heated. Because of the expense involved, find out how much water your family uses and track how much hot water is used during each day. Talk with the tankless heater dealer about the right system based on your needs, compare average annual costs (in electricity or gas) of the system compared to a traditional tank heater, and make sure you know up front what installation will entail and how much it will cost. HOME TIP: Tankless heaters can suffer from mineral scale buildup in the heat exchanger. Talk to the manufacturer about installing a flush valve so that you can flush out buildup annually and extend the life of the unit.
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“In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America” - by Maureen Ogle (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $28) Reviewed by Larry Cox
The battle surrounding meat and livestock production ranks among the longest-waged and hardest-fought in American history. It is a debate that dates back even to the Colonial era. For her new book, Iowa-based author and historian Maureen Ogle sifted through more than 200 years of government documents, agriculture trade magazines, newspapers and personal accounts to serve up an unbiased look at how the American meat industry was shaped, by whom and to what end. Ogle believes that meat and its consumption help define us as Americans, and she began her research guided by two main goals: to educate herself about livestock production and meat processing, two of this country’s biggest industries, and to pass along what she learned so that we would better understand how meat gets to our plates. Her research provided some surprising and, yes, shocking facts. One of her more startling findings concerned manure lagoons. As a way of cutting production costs, livestock producers began constructing
and maintaining what amounts to open sewage tanks. Even though these lagoons have become rather common, few people -- including farmers, public health officials and even engineers -- understand the long-term consequences of these storage areas, especially when catastrophic flooding occurs. “In Meat We Trust” overturns many of our widely held assumptions about meat and meat production in America. For example, chicken, so popular today, was rare in urban American kitchens until the mid-20th century. And confinement livestock systems were born on the family farm; corporate producers did not adopt the practice until the 1970s. “In Meat We Trust” addresses many of the big questions concerning our carnivorous future. As Ogle writes, “We won’t transform our meat culture by taming Big Food or replacing Big Ag with a locavore-centered, alternative food system, but by examining our sense of ‘meat entitlement’ and the way it contributes to the high cost of cheap living.”
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The pitfalls of caffeine consumption are well known, but the various health benefits of caffeine are often overlooked. Excessive caffeine can make a person jittery and unable to fall asleep. However, caffeine can also prevent disease by boosting the immune system. Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a psychoactive stimulant drug. It is a naturally produced plant product that is most often found in coffee beans, tea and cocoa. Whether caffeine addiction is real or not is open for debate; however, regular coffee drinkers who stop drinking coffee have experienced caffeine withdrawal symptoms. In the last 60 years, researchers have conducted thousands of studies on caffeine and they’re continuing to study whether or not it’s addictive. Though few might be willing to say with certainty that caffeine is “good” for you, caffeine does have its strong points. Fights damage-causing free radicals: Free radicals are molecules in the body that can attack healthy cells and cause damage that precipitates disease. Antioxidants are substances that eliminate free radicals in the body. Recent studies have shown that caffeine’s antioxidant activity actually fights free radicals quite well. In a study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, the different chemical mechanisms of caffeine were studied in relation to free radicals. Researcher Jorge Rafael Leon-Carmona of Mexico found that a mechanism called radical adduct formation, or RAF, was the main reason caffeine can protect against damage from free radicals. Improves memory and brain function: Harvard University researchers have determined that men who drink four cups of caffeinated coffee a day are half as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease as those who don’t. The results are believed to be linked to caffeine’s stimulation of dopamine production in the body. Dopamine is a brain chemical that is responsible for alertness, problem-solving capabilities and feelings of pleasure. An Austrian study says caffeine can boost cognitive abilities for about 45 minutes, which means it may help individuals score better on tests or perform better in business meetings. There is also evidence that caffeine can delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s because caffeine can block adenosine receptors in the brain. Adenosine slows down the neurological system so that the body can relax.
However, adenosine may also contribute to the buildup of amyloid-beta, a toxic brain plaque that’s associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Helps the heart: Although caffeine can cause blood pressure to rise because it constricts the arteries, caffeine does not appear to contribute much to the development of heart disease. In fact, scientists at Brooklyn College found people who drank four cups of caffeinated coffee daily had a 53 percent lower risk of dying of heart disease than those who didn’t consume a cup of Joe. Individuals who do not already have hypertension can tolerate moderate coffee drinking, and over time their bodies actually may become accustomed to the temporary rise in blood pressure. Aids with type 2 diabetes risk reduction: More than 125,000 participants were studied in a 20-year look at coffee consumption and its potential relationship to type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham & Women’s Hospital have found individuals who drank caffeinated coffee lowered their risk for type 2 diabetes considerably. Men saw a 50 percent reduced risk, and women saw their risk reduced by 30. Alleviates headaches: Caffeine is often a hidden component of analgesics. Working in conjunction with the pain medication, caffeine helps the body absorb the pain reliever more efficiently. This requires a smaller amount of the drug and brings relief faster. Some other people surmise that since caffeine is a natural mood booster, it also helps the body to feel better faster. Following this line of thinking, caffeine may help to prevent other pain associated with exercise, fibromyalgia and arthritis. Sometimes caffeine is seen as the villain in a healthy living plan. Yet there is much research and everevolving theories that caffeine may be more help than hindrance.
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Campbell County Rockpile Museum Portraits of Pastoralism
A 20-image traveling public art exhibit of Cat Urbigkit’s black-and-white photographs of pastoralists around the globe, illuminating the challenges faced by people whose cultures involve the seasonal movement with livestock herds.
March 4th - 29th
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Real Estate Investing for Beginners...
On the heels of a recession that saw home values drop, many would-be investors have shied away from buying investment properties. But real estate has historically remained a sound investment, boasting a long-term appreciation rate that makes it a worthwhile investment for those who can withstand temporary setbacks in housing prices and hold on to their properties over the long haul. But investors are often nervous as they look for their first properties. Uncertainty about housing prices aside, investing in real estate also is risky, and first-time investors need to be comfortable with such risk in order to make the most of their investments. The following are a few things potential real estate investors should consider as they decide if investing in real estate is right for them.
Personal ability
Real estate investors typically have tenants, and those tenants inevitably have needs. Investors who have experience as contractors may not find it difficult to renovate a property and make it more attractive to tenants, nor are they likely to be inconvenienced when minor issues on the property need to be addressed. Investors with no such experience will need to hire contractors to do the work for them, cutting into potential profits down the road. In addition, investors who don’t have the ability and/or the time to address minor issues like a clogged drain or a draft y window on their own will need to hire a property management firm to tend to such needs. Such firms are effective, but also expensive, further cutting into your profits. Even those investors with contracting experience may have little or no
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knowledge of how the leasing process works, forcing them to rely on a real estate firm to write up leases and ensure all leases stay current. This, too, can cut into an investor’s profits. Investors who don’t bring any relevant expertise to the table can still make a profit from their real estate investments, but those profits likely won’t be as significant when outside companies must be hired to ensure the property is in good shape and all necessary documents are in order and up-to-date.
First-time real estate investors might be wise to choose a smaller property for their initial investment. Larger properties can be overwhelming to manage, and investors often rely on property management firms to tend to these properties. Such firms charge more to manage bigger properties, which can eat into investors’ finances. Veteran investors can handle such overhead costs, but firsttimers might find themselves caught off guard upon realizing the gravity of their financial commitment. A good rule of thumb for first-time investors is to stick to smaller properties, only moving on to larger buildings once they are fully comfortable with all that comes with investing in real estate.
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Real estate is often a time-consuming investment. Tenants pay good money to live in attractive rental properties, and those tenants will have a host of needs that must be met. Investors must be sure they have the time to address their tenants’ concerns, especially investors with no plans to hire property management firms. Potential investors who already have full plates at work and at home may not be able to devote the time necessary to make the most of their real estate investments, and therefore might be better off finding another way to invest their money. Time also must be considered when considering profits. Real estate is not the type of investment that turns a profit overnight. Even investors who are looking to invest in an up-and-coming neighborhood must be prepared to hold onto their properties for at least a few years, if not much longer, to maximize their investments. Though real estate is a sound investment, it is not a get rich quick type of investment, so investors looking to make a quick buck should consider alternatives before buying investment properties.
The cost of a real estate investment goes beyond the purchase price of the home. In addition to the mortgage on the property, investors must pay the taxes and insurance on the property, as well as any costs associated with maintaining and managing the property. Certain tax breaks are available to real estate investors depending on where they live. For example, in the United States, taxes on the profits when a property is sold may be deferred if those profits are immediately rolled into another property (such a deferment is only available to those investors who arrange this exchange prior to selling the initial property). Potential investors need to consider all of these costs, and might want to hire a real estate lawyer to help them make the most of their investments and any profits they yield. But even hiring an attorney is an additional cost investors must consider before investing.
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March 2014 Local Doctor & MAYO confirm results: Life Threatening Infection Dr. Painter writes: A Patient with a life threatening infection had been to the Healing Room Ministry in Gillette just a few times. After his last visit he shared a new revelation and understanding with me. He said, “I don’t have to keep asking God to heal me, I am healed.” He had noticeable improvements physically and in the lab tests ran here for him. He followed up with a visit to the MAYO clinic where the tests ran there showed even better improvement than the previous tests ran here. Thank you God and thank you Healing Room Ministry! What are you waiting for? No appointment is necessary, we take walk-ins OPEN: Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm. The Healing Room is a non-profit ministry Call 307-660-7584 for more information or Email healinggillette@yahoo.com
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Ta r g et P r o pe rt i e s Welcome to the newest addition to Gillette’s oldest Real Estate magazine! These properties were hand selected by the listing agents for your special consideration. We hope you find what you need in today’s Real Estate market in this months’ Target Properties. And be sure to let them know, you found it in HouseHunter, Gillette’s BEST Real Estate magazine!
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2620 WHITETAIL ST - Gillette Beds: 6 Baths: 3.5 Total SqFt.: 2484 MLS#:13-1695 Notes: Updated Cathy Brand @ 307-682-6622
$425,000
$359,900
$254,900
4310 DIAMOND BAR CT - Gillette Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 3180 MLS#:13-1063 Notes: Luxurious finishes! Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239
6100 STONE TRAIL AVE - Gillette Beds: 5 Baths: 3.5 Total SqFt.: 4370 MLS#:13-1588 Notes: Full finished basement! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
28 CATTLE TRAIL - Gillette Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 3600 MLS#:13-986 Notes: Walk out basement! Paula Waetiz @ 307-682-6622 RE/MAX Professionals
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
$249,900
$219,900
$619,000
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
424 SUNDANCE CIR - Wright Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2300 MLS#:13-1396 Notes: Great family home! Melissa Sturdevant @ 307-686-9200
289 LYTLE CREEK - Devils Tower Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2122 MLS#:13-747 Notes: Bed & Breakfast! Sherry McGrath @ 307-680-4652
$355,000
$329,000
$250,000
RE/MAX Professionals
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1321 CEDAR CREEK DR - Gillette Beds: 5 Baths: 5 Total SqFt.: 2424 MLS#:13-732 Notes: Walking distance to schools! Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239
$319,900
8491 WHITETAIL CT - Gillette Beds: 6 Baths: 4.5 Total SqFt.: 5600 MLS#:14-40 Notes: Spectacular views! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064 ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
$639,000
4, 5, & 6 BEDROOMS
$619,000
RE/MAX Professionals
17 ARCTIC AVE - Gillette Beds: 5 Baths: 5 Total SqFt.: 2560 MLS#:13-1458 Notes: 40x60 Shop! Melissa Sturdevant @ 307-686-9200 ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
$495,000
49 CARR RD - Moorcroft Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2280 MLS#:13-1634 Notes: 160 acres & 10 MHC! Jim Hastings @ 307-689-9284 ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
$250,000
11 RIDGE WAY - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2626 MLS#:13-1649 Notes: In floor heating! Vicki Saylor @ 307-682-6622
104 VILLA WAY - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2999 MLS#:13-1028 Notes: Custom finishes! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
3513 CRESTLINE CIR - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Total SqFt.: 2592 MLS#:13-1698 Notes: Tons of updates! Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239
7900 CHUKAR DR - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 2844 MLS#:13-1414 Notes: Plenty of room! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
$230,000
$189,000
$191,900
$549,000
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
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14 DAVID - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2432 MLS#:14-109 Notes: Done in style! Paula Waetiz @ 307-682-6622 RE/MAX Professionals
504 SWEETWATER CIR - Wright Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1902 MLS#:14-105 Notes: Lots of upgrades! Melissa Sturdevant @ 307-686-9200
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5408 CRANE ST - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 1782 MLS#:13-1586 Notes: New kitchen! Joyce Browning @ 307-660-5139
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4301 LEXINGTON - Gillette Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Total SqFt.: 4432 MLS#:14-44 Notes: Full finished basement! Sherry McGrath @ 307-680-4652
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$246,900
588 HWY 50 - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1848 MLS#:13-1647 Notes: Great location! Cathy Brand @ 307-682-6622
603 LAKELAND HILLS - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 2460 MLS#:14-101 Notes: Walking distance to school! Jim Hastings @ 307-689-9284
$239,000
$237,500
$232,500
$229,900
RE/MAX Professionals
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$195,000
$192,900
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
1206 DILLON CT - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2954 MLS#:13-1653 Notes: Great location! Paula Waetiz @ 307-682-6622
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
1319 APPLE BLOSSOM - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1728 MLS#:13-921 Notes: Nice and spacious! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
$199,900
$197,000
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47 WATERS - Pine Haven Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1595 MLS#:12-1598 Notes: Lake home! Nita VanVlerah @ 307-680-0443
5408 GLOCK AVE - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 1578 MLS#:13-1351 Notes: Very nice! Kathy Wolff @ 307-660-7785
$187,900
$179,900
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1657 PATHFINDER CIR - Gillette Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1456 MLS#:14-24 Notes: Updated Kitchen! Kathy Wolff @ 307-660-7785
1115 INDIAN HILLS DR - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 3088 MLS#:13-1652 Notes: Move in ready! Rochelle Murphy @ 307-680-1453
$169,900
$165,500
3811 FOOTHILLS BLVD - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 2176 MLS#:13-1451 Notes: Completely updated! Rochelle Murphy @ 307-680-1453 Real Estate Systems
46 HAZELTON PEAK RD - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 1944 MLS#:13-441 Notes: 25 plus acres! Lester Clements @ 307-660-0217 Home Team Associates, LLC
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203 COLLEGE PARK CIR - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2530 MLS#:13-1557 Notes: Brand new plan! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
300 BIG HORN AVE - Moorcroft Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1920 MLS#:13-1214 Notes: Move in ready! Kathy Wolff @ 307-660-7785
183 AMERICAN RD - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 2280 MLS#:14-131 Notes: 2.5 Acres Melissa Sturdevant @ 307-686-9200
1219 L A LN - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Total SqFt.: 1352 MLS#:13-1542 Notes: Remodeled! Lester Clements @ 307-660-0217
$179,900
$179,000
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13656 B-1 HWY 51 - Rozet Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1280 MLS#:14-220 Notes: 20 acres, east of town! Rochelle Murphy @ 307-680-1453
215 CLOUD PEAK RD - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1680 MLS#:13-1541 Notes: Affordable country home! Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239
$149,000
$147,000
Real Estate Systems
704 ROCKPILE BLVD - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1312 MLS#:13-1512 Notes: Maintenance Free! Cathy Brand @ 307-682-6622 RE/MAX Professionals
2 & 3 BEDROOMS
$249,900
4404 HEART X CT - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Total SqFt.: 2602 MLS#:13-1419 Notes: New construction! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
2 & 3 BEDROOMS
$299,000
4500 CHANCERY LN - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 3200 MLS#:13-1016 Notes: New plan debuted! Josh McGrath @ 307-680-5064
ERA Boardwalk Real Estate, Inc.
1710 MONTE VISTA LN - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1000 MLS#:13-1551 Notes: Price reduced! Joyce Browning @ 307-660-5139 Home Team Associates, LLC
2 & 3 BEDROOMS
$315,000
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$1,349,000
410 2ND ST E - Gillette Type: Motel Total SqFt.: 14,504 MLS#:13-1548 Notes: 41 Units! Donna Mae Jerred @ 307-680-8757
2 & 3 BEDROOMS
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$525,000
219 CONVERSE ST - Moorcroft Type: Motel Total SqFt.: 6700 (Motel) 1820 (House) MLS#:13-229 Notes: 28 furnished rooms! Donna Mae Jerred @ 307-680-8757 Home Team Associates, LLC
COMMERCIAL
$350,000
102 BIG HORN AVE. - Moorcroft Type: Bar/Lounge Total SqFt.: 5615 MLS#:13-1054 Notes: Established & Profitable! Nita VanVlerah @ 307-680-0443 Lifestyle Real Estate
$69,900
200 BIG HORN AVE. - Moorcroft Type: Commercial Total SqFt.: 2500 MLS#:13-530 Notes: Detached apartment! Donna Mae Jerred @ 307-680-8757 Home Team Associates, LLC
$124,900
2 & 3 BEDROOMS
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4602 FALCON AVE - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1456 MLS#:13-1476 Notes: Close to town! Rochelle Murphy @ 307-680-1453 Real Estate Systems
$800,000
6501 S. DOUGLAS HWY - Gillette Type: Mobile Home Total SqFt.: 7 +/- acres MLS#:13-1060 Notes: 33 Units & 6 Camper! Donna Mae Jerred @ 307-680-8757
$144,900
307 WESTHILLS LOOP - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1482 MLS#:14-41 Notes: Great investment property! Rochelle Murphy @ 307-680-1453 Real Estate Systems
$119,900
2602 CHERYL AVE - Gillette Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 1280 MLS#:13-987 Notes: Large lot included! Stacey Peterson @ 307-680-7433 RE/MAX Professionals
Character? Although God in the old testement required sacrifice from his people, the “sacrifice” he needs in Isaiah is for us to be fair and kind. To care for the needy, not to be mean or greedy, but to help those less fortunate rather than ourselves. So don’t “swing a mean fist and act humble” as those who hijack religion end up doing. Let God’s grace, mercy, and love be apparent in you in all your public and especially your private affairs. If that’s how it was for Israel in the old covenant imagine how much better it can be for us as new covenant, new creations in Christ that are receivers of as well as ministers of grace! We are holy and righteous in God’s eyes, not because we earned it - that’s religion setting us up for failure - but because God sees us that way since the bill has already been paid by Christ Jesus, his son and first born from the dead by his resurrection. God says we are holy - not that we should become holy the actual scripture says “I am holy; you be holy”, just like it says in Genesis 1:1, “God spoke: “Light!” and light appeared. Light didn’t grit its teeth and grunt itself into being, it became when the word God spoke it into existence - it became due to the power of His word. So you can “be holy”, by believing and following Christ. Just as we become holy because he said “you be holy”. So be holy - since he makes us holy, who are we to disagree? God leads us, he doesn’t push us. He sets the tone, we follow him to perfect peace and freedom. Don’t believe me? Talk to the Big Guy. Those who earnestly seek God WILL find him.
Isaiah 58: 2-12 The Message Translation 2-3 To all appearances they’re a nation of rightliving people — law-abiding, God-honoring. They ask me, ‘What’s the right thing to do?’ and love having me on their side. But they also complain, ‘Why do we fast and you don’t look our way? Why do we humble ourselves and you don’t even notice?’ 3-5 “Well, here’s why: “The bottom line on your ‘fast days’ is profit. You drive your employees much too hard. You fast, but at the same time you bicker and fight. You fast, but you swing a mean fist. The kind of fasting you do won’t get your prayers off the ground. Do you think this is the kind of fast day I’m after: a day to show off humility? To put on a pious long face and parade around solemnly in black? Do you call that fasting, a fast day that I, God, would like? 6-9 “This is the kind of fast day I’m after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel debts. What I’m interested in seeing you do is: sharing your food with the hungry, inviting the homeless poor into your homes, putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad, being available to your own families. Do this and the lights will turn on, and your lives
will turn around at once. Your righteousness will pave your way. The God of glory will secure your passage. Then when you pray, God will answer. You’ll call out for help and I’ll say, ‘Here I am.’ A Full Life in the Emptiest of Places 9-12 “If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming victims, quit gossiping about other people’s sins, if you are generous with the hungry and start giving yourselves to the down-and-out, Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness, your shadowed lives will be bathed in sunlight. I will always show you where to go. I’ll give you a full life in the emptiest of places — firm muscles, strong bones. You’ll be like a well-watered garden, a gurgling spring that never runs dry. You’ll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew, rebuild the foundations from out of your past. You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again. 1 Peter 1:14-17 Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy.” You call out to God for help and he helps—he’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, he’s also a responsible Father, and won’t let you get by with sloppy living. (emphasis added)
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HISTORY OF THE MAN BEHIND ST. PATRICK’S DAY St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17. Although St. Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland, many people assume the role of being Irish for the day and participate in the revelry of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Many of these revelers celebrate without fully understanding the man behind the holiday. Despite having such strong links to Ireland, St. Patrick did not begin his life on the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick was born to wealthy parents in Britain in the fourth century. His given name was Maewyn. His father was a Christian deacon, but there is no evidence that theirs was a particularly religious family. It is surmised that the role of deacon was more for tax benefits rather than a holy calling. Some history suggests that Patrick considered himself a pagan in the early years of his life. At age 16, after being taken to Ireland as a prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate, Patrick began rethinking his religious beliefs. While working alone as a shepherd, he turned to religion for solace and adopted the name
Patrick. He began dreaming of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity. According to his historical writings, he heard a voice in a dream, which he believed to be God. God told him it was time to leave Ireland. Patrick escaped his captivity after six years by walking 200 miles to the Irish coast. He boarded a ship and fled back to Britain. Patrick had another holy revelation that he was to return to Ireland as a missionary. To prepare, he began to study at a monastery under the authority of St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for 12 years. He was ordained a minister and traveled back to Ireland with the purpose of assisting Christians already living in Ireland and to converting the Irish to Christianity. Patrick had an intimate knowledge of Irish culture due to his captivity. He was also familiar with traditional rituals. Therefore, instead of trying to remove all that was customary to the Irish people, he began working some of their rituals into his Christian teachings so they would seem more natural to the Irish. He managed to convert
many pagans, and he and his disciples preached and converted many more. Patrick helped to build churches all over Ireland. By the end of Patrick’s life, the majority of Ireland embraced Christianity. He lived the life of a wanderer and endured much suffering and poverty. Patrick died March 17, 461. Because the Irish descended from a long line of storytellers who had a rich tradition of oral legend and myth, there are many tales of Patrick that abound, many of which are untrue. He did not scare actual snakes out of Ireland nor did he take part in many of the embellished tales. He did succeed in making a big historical impact, which is why he entered into sainthood and had the date of March 17 established in his honor.
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Ingredients 1 package frozen shredded hash browns, partially thawed (24 to 32 ounces) 2 cups cooked corned beef, or canned 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons celery seed Salt and Pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded American or combination of American and Cheddar cheeses 1 can cream of celery soup 1/2 cup evaporated milk Directions Lightly butter a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the potatoes the slow cooker, followed by 1/3 of the chopped onion and 1/3 of the corned beef, and 1/3 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with celery seed, salt and pepper. Repeat two more times, ending with the remaining potato and 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and another sprinkling of salt, pepper, and celery seed. Mix together the cream of celery soup and evaporated milk; pour over the potato mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Serves 6 as a side dish.
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Reclamation legislation was written to protect our nation’s environment and still allow for recovery of the coal. Wildlife abounds on mine property. Whether they know it or not, they are safe there as public hunting is not allowed. Most mines are home to pronghorn antelope and whitetail deer and a few mines can claim a small elk herd. Hydroseeding is one option for curbing erosion and creating a more attractive landscape on the prairie. Hydroseeding at Cordero took place in May 1976, while part of the office building was still in the steel girder stage. A special dedication was held in November 1976 for nine school projects that were recently completed to accommodate the influx of students during the boom of the 1970s. Before new schools were built, children were educated in church basements, community halls and any available space that could be used as a classroom. This photo is of Little Powder Elementary, one of the new schools. Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum
The Belle Ayr Mine owned by AMAX Coal Company was the second surface mine to operate in the Powder River Basin. The first was Wyodak. Test shipments of coal rolled out of Belle Ayr the last week of October 1972, bound for Iowa Power & Light Company. The mine area was completed before the offices. The Belle Ayr Mine is located 18 miles south of Gillette. In 1975, the number of employees was expected to be approximately 150 with a peak of 550 employees in 1979. In 1973 when the energy crisis was just beginning to threaten, the Wyoming Department of Economic Planning and Development projected Campbell County’s population as increasing to nearly 15,000 by 1975; The actual population in 1980 was 12,134 and in 1990 it was 17,635. The reason for Gillette’s growth was simple: the energy industry was looking to coal. Belle Ayr acquired a bucket wheel excavator in the early stages of the mine. It —23— had one trained operator and was primarily
run on the day shift. Shovel #6 at Belle Ayr is a 295 Bucyrus Erie shovel, in 1993 the cab was raised six feet to allow it to better load the new 240 ton trucks. This unit is still primarily a coal loading shovel at Belle Ayr and has undergone many modifications to keep pace with new technology and larger equipment. Belle Ayr has four silos, each with a capacity of 10,400 tons. In 1976, a train was being loaded with a capacity of 9,600 tons. Current trains have a capacity in excess of 15,000 tons. The homestead of Achiel De Maegt, a Belgian immigrant, was built in about 1915 and is located adjacent to the Belle Ayr Mine. The homestead house has 20 inch walls constructed out of scoria rock and mortared with natural mud from the area. This site still conveys the sense of homesteading on the grasslands of the Powder River Basin in 1915. The house, sheep corrals and another wall are still on the property.
For many years, Gillette College held classes in the former hospital buildings on Seventh Street. Those buildings were recently torn down and the new Cottonwood Apartments built on that site. Dorothy and Herb Carter were huge supporters of higher education in Gillette and keeping our trained workforce here at home. The Nursing Building at the college on Enzi Drive is named the Herbert A. & Dorothy P. Carter Health Science Education Center, in memory of Herb and Dorothy. Dr. D. G. Dunbar began working at the Gillette Veterinary Clinic in August 1960. He purchased the practice and the buildings in 1965. Dr. Dunbar served the community of Gillette and Campbell County for 37 years. ∑
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Outdoor lighting can play up the more decorative features of a yard, including flower beds.
Tis the season for making changes in and around the home. The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners’ vigor for various home improvement projects, and many have grand plans for interior and exterior renovations as they prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty and entertaining opportunities. While there are many worthy projects to pursue, adding outdoor lighting to a home can help increase its value and make the home safer and more attractive in the evening hours. According to the American Lighting Association, with a few updates to outside lighting, families can make even better use of their homes at night. Adding outdoor lighting is easier and less expensive than many homeowners may know, allowing them to transform an existing patio, deck or pool area into an enjoyable nighttime retreat. Pool parties, dinners on the patio or barbecues with neighbors become even more memorable when outdoor lighting is added or improved. But homeowners who want to install or upgrade their outdoor lighting should consider the following tips, courtesy of ALA. * Improve navigation. Lighting is typically layered into a room or
outdoor space in three ways: overhead, task and ambient. Even outdoors, where there are no typical boundaries and borders, those three layers
are necessary. Outdoor overhead lighting should improve visibility on steps, paths and walking surfaces, especially where there’s a bend or
appearance and improve the safety of entryways.
* Create outdoor rooms. Outdoor lighting at the borders of a space
is a great way to create barriers, both vertically and horizontally. Lights
in a tree create something akin to a chandelier hung in the middle of the sky, and even accent lights in the general area of the edge of a patio, deck or porch will shine across the space and provide enough of a comfort level for people to understand where things are.
* Reduce glare. Outdoor lighting that casts a glare can be blinding,
as can light that’s too bright. Lighting along paths should be cast
downward, with fixtures that are hooded. A variety of lighting options
will create layers, allowing you to add or subtract as necessary. Exteriorsafe dimmers also can provide flexible control over the level of light, as can movable fixtures added to a patio or porch.
* Add decorative elements. Just as arbors, pergolas, patios and
other outdoor elements help to enhance the style of an outdoor space,
so, too, can lighting contribute to a well-designed landscape. Lighting should play up decorative features of a yard and add the ambience that homeowners desire. Step lights make passage safe while also
highlighting molding or trim details. An outdoor chandelier can make
for a wonderful accent during dinnertime on the deck or under a pergola. Patio lights provide atmosphere as well as illumination for cooking outside.
* Enhance views from inside. Outdoor lighting can make the view
an intersection. Task lighting can be used around cooking or gardening
from inside pleasant and enjoyable. Use a variety of lights, including
space.
unique landscape features, to create an idyllic landscape visible from
areas. Ambient light will cast a comforting glow around any outdoor
* Enhance security. To improve visibility and security, combine a
motion detector with a sconce to illuminate dark corners or entryways. Be sure to aim lights away from the door to improve visibility.
Lanterns on either side of the door can give a home a warm, welcoming
spotlights on trees, lights dotted along pathways and accent lights on inside the home.
Outdoor lighting enhances functionality of yards and landscapes while making such areas safer for homeowners and their guests once the sun has gone down.
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The Lesser Known Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise Active people tend to have varying views on cardiovascular exercise, or cardio. Often done at the end of a workout, cardio rarely evokes a staid response from fitness afficionados asked to share their thoughts on this valuable type of exercise. Fans of cardio will admit they love the feeling they get during and after a rigorous round of this type of exercise, which includes activities like running, cycling and walking. But those men and women who dread their time on the treadmill, elliptical machine or stationary bike are likely to categorize cardio as a boring and uninspiring activity. But regardless of a person’s opinion on cardio, there’s no denying it offers numerous benefits, many of which even avid athletes might be unaware. * Cardio boosts brain power. Perhaps the least known benefit of cardio is its positive impact on the brain. During cardiovascular exercise, the brain is being flooded with chemicals that improve decision making, memory and problem solving. Cardio can also help preserve memory and improve its ability to learn. So while the physical benefits of exercise are widely known and noticeable to the naked eye, cardiovascular exercise can be just as effective at improving cognitive function. * Cardio can improve your appearance. Improving physical appearance is a motivating factor for many physically active men and women, and cardio can go a long way toward improving physical appearance because it increases lean body tissue while reducing fat. Cardiovascular exercise is a healthy way to burn calories, and burning calories is a healthy means to losing weight. * Cardio can help reduce the severity of preexisting conditions. Arthritis sufferers have long looked to cardiovascular exercise as a healthy means to relieving the pain caused by their condition. Water exercises like swimming make for great cardiovascular exercises,
especially for those looking to relieve arthritis pain. That’s because an exercise such as swimming keeps joints moving while strengthening muscles surrounding those joints. Studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise also can lower blood pressure. * Cardio can improve mood. Cardiovascular exercise can benefit men and women suffering from depression or those who are simply having a bad day. That’s because the mood-boosting chemical serotonin is released to the brain during cardio, helping to improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression or fatigue. * Cardio can make tomorrow’s workout easier. Recovery time is important to athletes, many of whom want to ensure their bodies are ready for tomorrow’s workout even before they finish today’s. Cardiovascular exercise helps to deliver more oxygen-rich blood to muscle tissue, aiding in tissue repair and recovery. The quicker your body can rebound from today’s workout, the more effective tomorrow’s workout will be. So even if you don’t enjoy that pit stop at the treadmill before you head home, it’s paying more dividends than you might know.
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Spring Home Improvement guide Roofing
Siding
A yearly roof inspection in the spring is an important Siding should be inspected every thing to do. Free your roof from leaves or other year, but for most sidings an debris with a leaf blower and annual cleaning isn’t needed. broom, start at the top and Vinyl, brick, stucco, and cement work your way down. This board siding can be cleaned every will help your roofing material few years. It is recommended last longer and it provides you to repaint your siding every 5-8 an opportunity to familiarize years (if your siding is paintable). yourself with the roof. Take note Wood siding should be inspected if you feel any weak or “soft” and touched up yearly, with a full repaint and seal spots, this may indicate a broken every 3-6 years. Also inspect your foundation at roof truss this time. Look for cracks, or a leak that has softened the With Spring just around the corner it’s a any crumbling spots and good idea to start thinking about some make sure the soil around the wood. Also inspect the seals around any installation on the foundation slopes away from of those home improvement projects roof, such as a skylight or a that need to be done. Even with a new the house to insure proper chimney. Make sure to wear drainage. home it is important to do continued rubber soled shoes, but please maintenance and repair. call a professional if your roof Windows is steep. Windows should be resealed or caulked every 3-6
Gutters
Cleaning out your gutters is another must do yearly project. Unmaintained gutters can cause both leaks and mildew or mold growth. Wash them out with a hose and spray nozzle. Make sure to set up a “trap” at the downspout so you don’t clog it up washing out the leaves and debris. An easy trap is just to duct tape a square of screen material at the hole. It will allow all the water to wash down, but it will catch the leaves and debris so you can remove it and throw it away. Clean gutters not only function better, they will also last longer.
years. Windows not properly sealed can leak air and water causing both heating and cooling problems not to mention water damage. Check the caulking around your windows, look for gaps between the silicone and either the window frame or the siding. Also look for cracks or missing pieces. Remember if you have a skylight in your home, the same rules apply. They need to be checked and recaulked every few years to prevent leakage.
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COLLEGE PARK TOWNHOMES ....685-8344 HIGHLAND PROPERTIES ...........685-8066 SOUTH FORK APARTMENTS ......687-7000
VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS ..682-1884
AUDREY’S GROOMING .............686-2363 THE MUTT HUTT ....................682-8710
NEW HORIZONS ROOFING.........686-0332
4500 RUNNING W DRIVE - GILLETTE
AUTO SERVICES ALIGNMENT PROS ..................687-7610 BIG HORN TIRE ......................682-9411 TIRE RAMA...........................685-4755
1001 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
INSURANCE BETSY JONES FARMERS UNION ..682-6520 1001 S. DOUGLAS HWY. STE. 184 - GILLETTE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES BASIN RADIO ........................686-2242 BENNETT ADVERTISING ...........687-0307
300 W. 2ND ST. - GILLETTE
SALONS BRACCETTO’S SALON ..............686-7731 101 E. 2ND ST. - GILLETTE
201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 900 - GILLETTE
JEWELRY MARSHALL JEWELRY............... 686-6666
BIG MOUNTAIN HOMES ............687-2006 • MODULAR SYSTEMS BUILT HOMES •
SPECIALTY RETAIL MONOGRAMMING PLUS ........... 682-5942 205 S. GILLETTE AVE. - GILLETTE
CLEANING SERVICES BEAR’S DRY CLEANING ............685-4455 305 W. LAKEWAY RD. - GILLETTE
SURF ‘N SUDS INTERNET LAUNDRY .... 686-9266 203 RICHARDS AVE. - GILLETTE
DINE IN & TAKE OUT PRIME RIB RESTAURANT ..........682-2944 POKEY’S BBQ & SMOKEHOUSE .....687-7653 408 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
FINANCIAL SERVICES BANK OF GILLETTE .................685-2702 2900 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK ............686-3330 319 S. GILLETTE AVE. - GILLETTE 520 RUNNING W DRIVE - GILLETTE 2400 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
LEDGERS PLUS BOOKKEEPING ...682-2411 PREMIER HOME MORTGAGE ......685-3414 413 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
GAME ROOMS BLACK HILLS NOVELTY CO......... 686-2111
MOVING U-HAUL ...............................682-4257 U-HAUL ...............................686-6800
ERA BOARDWALK ...................686-9200 600 4-J COURT - GILLETTE
HOME TEAM ASSOCIATES ........ 687-7070 2800 SOUTH 4-J ROAD - GILLETTE
OUTDOOR TOYS ACTION MOTORSPORTS ...........687-0737 DELUXE HARLEY-DAVIDSON ......687-2001 EASTSIDE MOTORS & RV..........686-1435 STALKUPS RV SUPERSTORE ......682-9600 WYOMING MARINE. ................682-7092
LEITHA SOWDER ................ 680-5340 REAL ESTATE SYSTEMS ...........682-0964
907 E. BOXELDER RD. - GILLETTE
JAMIE MEANS ....................689-4368
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HEALTH & WELLNESS CLUB ENERGIZE .....................686-7627 HIGH ROAD HEALING ROOMS ..... 660-7584 201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 600 - GILLETTE
HOME CONSTRUCTION 3208 N. U.S. HWY. 14-16 - GILLETTE
HUMAN RESOURCES ADECCO ..............................686-1124 306 S. GILLETTE AVE. - GILLETTE
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SYNERGY WEIGHT LOSS CENTER ....670-3463
HIGHPLAINS BUILDERS........... 257-2352 OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF GILLETTE ..686-0029
STORAGE RENTALS ANYTIME STORAGE ................. 682-6266 1708 GOLD ROAD - GILLETTE
BEAR’S STORAGE.................... 685-4455 S&P STORAGE ....................... 685-8158
2201 S. DOUGLAS HWY. - GILLETTE
RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS .........682-6622
ADVANCED
COUNTY SERVICES CC SHERIFF OFFICE ................682-7271 CC PUBLIC HEALTH .................682-7275 CC BUILDING & PLANNING ........682-7275 CCSD BUS BARN ....................682-4179
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Ways Pets Could Improve Personal Health Rather than heading to the pharmacy for solutions to common ailments, a majority of people may be able to stop at the nearest pet store or animal shelter and find a finned or furry remedy instead. Studies that link positive health benefits to pet ownership abound. According to WebMD, one study found that 48 stockbrokers who adopted a pet experienced lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than did people who did not own pets. Another study found that individuals suffering from serious diseases, such as cancer or AIDS,#are far lessv likely to experience depression if they have a strong tie to a pet. Plus, pets have proven beneficial to seniors struggling with loneliness. Any pet can try a person’s patience at times, especially when a kitty has used a sofa as a scratching post or when a pooch needs to be let into the yard at 3 a.m. But for many pet owners, the benefits of having a pet far outweigh the negatives. Here are some of the many ways that pet ownership can be good for your health. * lower blood pressure: Petting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure, as can watching a fish swim around a tank. Those with hypertension may want to purchase or adopt a companion animal to help lower their blood pressure. * reduce stress: Stress is something people face on a daily basis. According to a National Health Interview Survey, 75 percent of the general population experiences at least “some stress” every two weeks, and many times that stress is moderate to severe. Research has indicated that when people spend time with a pet their levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, is lowered while their level of serotonin, a hormone associated with improved mood and well-being, is increased. * lower cholesterol: Lifestyle factors associated with pet ownership, particularly a focus on increased physical health and activity, can help lower cholesterol levels.
Also, having a pet works to reduce stress, which may keep individuals from looking to fatty foods as sources of alleviating anxiety. * Fight depression: Many therapists have prescribed pet therapy as a method to alleviating and recovering from depression. A pet is an unconditional friend and can provide that listening ear a person needs to talk through problems. Also, walking and taking care of a pet devotes attention away from problems and inward thinking. * Improve physical activity levels: Heading to the gym is one way to get a workout, but spending an hour walking the dog or tossing around a ball for a game of chase and fetch is another way to get the heart pumping. Many dog owners benefit from the “forced”#exercise that goes with daily walks. Some people choose to exercise with their pets, enjoying the companionship and the physical activity. *reduce stroke incidences: There has been evidence that cat owners are less likely to suffer strokes than people who do not have cats. Researchers are not sure of the connection, but surmise that cats have a more calming nature than other types of pets. * Greater opportunities for socialization: Humans are social animals and need to interact with others. Pet owners have a tendency to want to share time and experiences with other pet owners. Pets can provide opportunities for people to get together. * aDhD therapy: Children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often benefit from working with a pet or having a pet as a family companion. Playing with a pet is a great way to release excess energy and focus on tasks. Also, a pet with his or her unconditional love can help someone with ADHD overcome selfesteem issues. Similar results are possible when pets are used as therapy animals for children with autism and other behavioral disabilities. * reduce propensity for allergies: Children who grow up in homes with cats and dogs are less likely to develop common allergies and even asthma, research suggests. In fact, children who live around two or more dogs or cats before their first birthday are less likely to have allergies of any sort, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Research presented at the 10th International Conference on Human Animal Interaction found pet owners were the least likely to have to visit the doctor. The survey of more than 11,000 respondents from Australia, China and Germany found that over a five-year period pet owners made 15 to 20 percent fewer annual visits to the doctor than non-pet owners. The companionship and love pets provide could be a key benefit in promoting good personal health.
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