March 2015 House Hunter by House Hunter Magazine

Volume 27 • Issue 3 • March 2015 • The Area’s Top Real Estate Magazine Since 1989

OFFICIAL N.E.W.C.A HOME SHOW EDITION

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Target Properties

4 & 5 Bedrooms

This is HouseHunter magazine’s latest cutting edge feature. These select homes are in order by the number of bedrooms, then price. They are individually selected by the listing agents and expected to sell soon. So now it’s your turn! Hand pick your next home from this page!

$225,000

404 N. riLey Ave - MoorCroFT Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 3,328 MLS#: 14-1475 Notes: Finished Basement! Bill Kemerling @ 307-660-8590

2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms

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5 L CT - GiLLeTTe Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2,432 MLS#: 14-947 Notes: Deck & fenced yard. Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239 ERA Priority Real Estate, Inc.

$218,500

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1110 9TH ST e - GiLLeTTe Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 3,104 MLS#: 13-877 Notes: Large home! Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239

422 CirCLe dr - GiLLeTTe Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Total SqFt.: 2,322 MLS#: 14-1582 Notes: Finished basement Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239

51 MoNCreiFFe rd - GiLLeTTe Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Total SqFt.: 2,052 MLS#: 14-1418 Notes: Jack-And-Jill Bathroom Jamie Pedersen @ 307-680-1239

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6812 GreeNSBurGH Ave - GiLLeTTe Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Total SqFt.: 1,200 MLS#: 14-1243 Notes: House W/Fenced Yard Jim Hastings @ 307-689-9284

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STEVE LAAKSO & CAMARAE KELLY (307) 680-4956 • (307) 660-8237

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Let’s get it SOLD! In 2014 the Steve Laakso Team averaged selling a property every 4 days. We have systems in place that work to get your house sold in a competitive market so you can make your move. For all your real estate needs call the Steve Laakso Real Estate Team to see what they can do for you! Steve 307-680-4956 or Camarae 307-660-8237.

40 WATERS DRIVE, PINE HAVEN. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,128 sf, 2 car garage. $215,000

805 ASPEN LANE, GILLETTE 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,600 sf, 2 car garage, Anderson Subdivision. $259,900

4140 CRESTFIELD, GILLETTE 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,340 sf, 3 car garage 1.02 acres, Crestfield Subdivision. $340,000

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Add Value To Your Home With These Renovations

· Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, are also smart bets. · Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south or west facing windows.

Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home. Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale. · Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Home-

owners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen. · Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days. · Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a standup shower or bathtub.

· Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project. · Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home. Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.

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There are many reasons why wonderful pets end up in shelters. Often their owners are unable to care for them due to housing restrictions or loss of a job. You can make a difference by opening up your home to a pet or by donating time, money or pet supplies to our nonprofit animal rescue. Gilletteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Shelter: 501 S Burma Ave. Gillette (307) 686-5249 Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed Sundays & Holidays

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Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. Of the cats entering shelters, approximately 37% are adopted, 41% are euthanized, and less than 5% of cats who came in as strays are returned to their owners. Save a life. Adopt Today.

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A: Managing the snow around your home • “Snow will better slide off a shovel -- during really snowy winters like this one, that has been sprayed with furniture it’s more about shifting snow piles around than shoveling -- can be a lumbering ballet. polish.” -- T.L. in Minnesota To minimize the amount of physical work you have to do, planning has to start before • Here’s an old tip, but a good one: the storm. Before going away on vacation, put First, determine what areas outside absolutely must be cleared. These include a couple of ice cubes in a plastic your driveway and walkway to the front baggie, and set it at the front of the door, and any vents to the outside -- like the freezer. When you return, if there dryer vent, and in some homes, the heating is any evidence of melting, you will unit’s vent. In some cities, you’re also know you lost power while you required to clear the public sidewalk in front of your house. Homeowners often mark out were gone. If the bag is one big, flat these areas with tall orange fiberglass stakes, cube, you lost power long enough to set a few feet apart along the perimeter of suspect all your refrigerator items of the driveway and next to vent areas. being spoiled. If you have health issues and no one else to LLC shovel, consider hiring a snowplow service. (Plow contractors operate without much • To temporarily get a winter frost regulation, if any, so get word-of-mouth effect on a window, use this fun references, check out reviews on Angie’s List recipe: Dissolve 4 to 6 tablespoons and get all proposals in writing first.) of Epsom salts in a beer. When the Now to the shoveling. It’s best to start clearing snow as soon as possible, because salt is dissolved, dip a clean rag in the longer it sits on the ground, the more the mixture and wipe it on your it settles and the heavier it gets. You may MELINDA window pane. As it BAUMAN dries, crystals need to go out and shovel in the middle of a will form, creating a frost effect. This storm, once 3-6 inches have fallen, to make clearing easier once the storm is over. is a great solution for a window you Efficient snow shoveling is more like snow don’t want to be clear but also don’t scooping. Use a proper snow shovel -- wide, want to permanently alter. The effect slightly curved and very light. Push snow washes off with soap and water. to the side as much as possible and avoid lifting the shovel until you absolutely have to. After a heavy storm you will find yourself • “If you get a residue inside your having to lift new snow over existing piles coffee cups when they go through •Residential & Commercial alongside the walkway or driveway. Load the dishwasher, it might be time to the shovel only one-third full and -- bending owned and give your•Locally machine a once-over. In your knees -- lift the shovel and toss the operated. snow over the perimeter pile with the the meantime, spray the insides of minimum motion required. No turning or the coffee cups with a bleach-based flinging the shovel upward. Annual •See at the 23rdyour cleaner like 409me just before turn Remodel. Redecorate. Redesign Even with a minimum of motion, shoveling North East Wyoming it on. That should help.” -- E.T. in is hard work. So stop frequently to catch MichiganContractors Association your breath and stretch your back. Be Home Show! sure to stretch for a few minutes when you’re done, and while you’re doing • Cut your kitchen sponge in half, it, think deep thoughts about getting a or even thirds. You can Aclean just SCHEDULE snowblower.

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Make the Hardwood Switch! By: Kevin Bennett

Easter is just around the corner. The kids know that bunny’s coming with a belly full of eggs and treats just waiting for them. Visions of chocolate coins and jellybeans dance through their heads as the family returns from church. Like a rifle shot they explode from the car and commence to searching every nook and cranny of the yard and house for pastel-colored rabbit droppings. Almost as soon as it began, the hunt is over; each child coming to rest in front of the TV with a woven basket chock-full of candy and treats. They try and keep most of the mess on their clothes or faces, maybe in their hair—but some of those jellybeans and chocolates are just bound to escape. Like jailbirds enduring a life sentence, they’re always looking for an angle. And so by evening, as the kids jump off the couch for dinner, several Steve McQueen-ish chocolate ne’er-do-wells slide off the couch and into the carpet, where they hope to melt into the fibers and become one with the shag. Everything is going great, until the next day when warden Mom finds black spots all over where the kids have been and has an unfiltered conniption!

This kind of flooring tragedy is completely avoidable, and even affordable! At Carpet Express Direct of Gillette Wyoming there exists a variety of hardwood and Luxury Vinyl Plank options. From Laminate to Tile to Vinyl, there isn’t a non-carpet option you’ll be without! And these options are infinitely customizable. From the website, carpetexpressdirect.com: “Hardwood flooring provides a choice of colors as unique as the wood itself; a floor that can reflect the individual

tastes and lifestyle of the owner; a floor that can be maintained quickly and easily by use of today’s stateof-the-art maintenance products, and a floor that can be sanded and refinished to change color so home owners can always be color coordinated with new floor covering, color and trends.” And there are many other reasons to make the transition from carpet to hardwood. Carpet, over time, accumulates mass. When bits of skin or dandruff or grit fall into the carpet, it is oftentimes caught within the fibers woven so tightly together; and that is where it stays. A carpet, over several years, can double or even triple in weight from such conditions. So even if your carpet looks clean on the surface, beneath you will find a festering community of filth and corruption; just like slums in any big city. Of Course, Carpet Express Direct also sells carpeting options that are resistant to these trends. For example: from Bliss Flooring there is now available a feature specifically designed to reduce the grunge a carpet can accumulate over time. This is called the Silver Release anti-microbial treatment; and it comes built in to reduce the growth of bacteria. So there are certainly options available if the push to hardwood floors is too much of a transition. But don’t forget laminate, LVP and sheet vinyl as well! In fact, Carpet Express Direct has a variety of discounts on these items at this very moment! From New Mexico White Sand Vinyl starting at just $1.99 per sq. foot, to Bonnie Plank LVP at just $3.99 per sq. foot! There is no end to the variety and sustainability of the options available at Carpet Express Direct, and no reason you should endure the same old chocolate-and-bacteria-soaked floor until the end of time. Come see for yourself today!

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ST. PATRICK: SEPARATING THE TRUTH FROM LEGEND Young Patrick was careless and not as spiritual as he eventually became. At 16, Patrick was captured by a band of pirates and was sold to a chieftain in an area of Northern Ireland. His labor included tending flocks of sheep. It was during his time of captivity that Patrick found God and decided to devote his life to professing the faith and grace of Christ. He acquired the Irish dialect of the Celtic language in captivity, which would prove essential in his future work. Few saints are as well-known and widely celebrated as St. Patrick. Known as the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick annually inspires people from around the world to pay homage to his legend, which includes bringing Christianity to Ireland. Revelers don green clothing, participate in parades and decorate with shamrocks and symbols of Irish folklore. Much of what is known about St. Patrick is shrouded in mystery and legend. Patrick has been credited with many miracles, including converting an entire country to Christianity from paganism, and also participated in many spiritual resurrections. While neither Patrick’s birth nor death dates are known with certainty, it is believed he was born in 373 A.D. in an area of Roman Britain, which is now Scotland. Patrick was not Irish, but a British Celt.

After six years of captivity, Patrick escaped and returned to his homeland, where he immersed himself in the scriptures and fully committed to Celtic Christianity, not the Roman Catholicism that became dominant throughout the Roman Empire. He spent years studying and preparing for life as a missionary. Through historical documents written in his own hand, Patrick says he was “called to be a servant in Christ to a foreign land.” He began evangelizing, but it wasn’t until around his 30th birthday in 405 A.D. that Patrick set out for Ireland. Patrick established schools and monasteries in Ireland because he believed education and faith were closely entwined. He taught many people, including his most famous student, Columba. While St. Patrick is credited

with many miracles, such as driving snakes out of Ireland, some historians believe these tall tales were just metaphors for pushing out paganism. Other miracles included feeding starving sailors with a herd of pigs that appeared when the sailors had faith in God. Some legends even suggest St. Patrick brought animals and people back to life. Many also associate St. Patrick with the shamrock. By using a three-leaf clover, St. Patrick was able to convey the concept of the Holy Trinity to a land of people familiar with the shamrock symbol. The supposed day of St. Patrick’s death, March 17th, was officially recognized as St. Patrick’s Day. In reality, St. Patrick was never officially canonized a saint by the Catholic Church and received the title in name only. At the time of his death, there was no official process for canonization, but Patrick was given the title by popular acclaim and likely with the approval of a bishop. St. Patrick is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the world, and his life is even more interesting than many of the legends associated with his name.

Effective Realty By: Kevin Bennett

has no eye for beautiful architecture or There’s a lot that goes into owning Samantha Weaver building technique. Why, they’ll sell a home. You’ve got By to find the right you a good home at a good price, but place at the right price in the right wasAmerican noted witpoet Ambrose Bierce ••ItItwas Ella Wheeler the darn thing looks like the Adams neighborhood at the right time. Then who defined an egotist as “a person Wilcox who made the following sage too101 disgusted to buy it you’vemore got to have the right job to afSnowwere Clearing observation: “To sin silencethan whenin family interested in by himself ford that “right price”, and on top of all of and---it’s in the nastiest neighborhood they should protest makes cowards me.” Q: I justA moved Ohio from south goodtorealtor willthe have a that you rightgorealtor, youand in town. men.” •want If youthe could back inortime and have never experienced lots of snow good eye for a good house. They’ll might have everything else just right, sample a beer from the 1700s, you before. This winter has certainly changed know what architecture is aesthetically only towould have the whole of cards that! I’ve learned why newscasters warn us find it tohouse be era, significantly • During the Victorian a wellto be careful shoveling. It’s exhausting, and pleasing to the buyer, and which ones come crashing down for one weakling stronger than similar libations that dressed gentleman was never outdoors the snow is much heavier than I thought. are served today. higher alcohol should be discounted or have added Is in the deck. The realtor is, in many without a hat, andThe most had different there any way to make it easier? -- Carol in content helped brew survive based on their appearance or ways, one mostthe important fac- the value hatsof forthe different occasions. 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• Do you have a screw loose ... in your eyeglasses? This is an easy fix. Paint the screw with a dab of clear nail polish and quickly re-screw. It works like glue. Dab the top of the screw for a little extra insurance. • “Snow will better slide off a shovel that has been sprayed with furniture polish.” -- T.L. in Minnesota • Here’s an old tip, but a good one: Before going away on vacation, put a couple of ice cubes in a plastic baggie, and set it at the front of the freezer. When you return, if there is any evidence of melting, you will know you lost power while you were gone. If the bag is one big, flat cube, you lost power long enough to suspect all your refrigerator items of being spoiled. • To temporarily get a winter frost effect on a window, use this fun recipe: Dissolve 4 to 6 tablespoons of Epsom salts in a beer. When the salt is dissolved, dip a clean rag in the mixture and wipe it on your window pane. As it dries, crystals will form, creating a frost effect. This is a great solution for a window you don’t want to be clear but also don’t want to permanently alter. The effect washes off with soap and water. • “If you get a residue inside your coffee cups when they go through the dishwasher, it might be time to give your machine a once-over. In the meantime, spray the insides of the coffee cups with a bleach-based cleaner like 409 just before your turn it on. That should help.” -- E.T. in Michigan • Cut your kitchen sponge in half, or even thirds. You can clean just as well with a smaller sponge, and you will extend its life, saving you money. A smaller sponge dries out more quickly, too.

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Stray From The Standard Cuisine This St. Patrick’s Day While St. Patrick’s Day may now be most quickly associated with parades and green beer, for many celebrants the day also marks a chance to indulge in Ireland’s native cuisine.

When asked to think of Irish cuisine, many people might immediately think of corned beef and cabbage or even the versatile potato. But the Emerald Isle is rich in culinary history, and some might be surprised to learn Irish cuisine is about more than just the staples served on St. Patrick’s Day. For those who want to try their hand at something new this year, consider the following recipe for “Cider-Braised Chicken and Cabbage” from Margaret M. Johnson’s “The Irish Pub Cookbook” (Chronicle Books).

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Snow Clearing 101 --Q: I just moved to Ohio from the south and have never experienced lots of snow before. This winter has certainly changed that! I’ve learned why newscasters warn us to be careful shoveling. It’s exhausting, and the snow is much heavier than I thought. Is there any way to make it easier? -- Carol in Cleveland A: Managing the snow around your home -- during really snowy winters like this one, it’s more about shifting snow piles around than shoveling -- can be a lumbering ballet. To minimize the amount of physical work you have to do, planning has to start before the storm. First, determine what areas outside absolutely must be cleared. These include your driveway and walkway to the front door, and any vents to the outside -- like the dryer vent, and in some homes, the heating unit’s vent. In some cities, you’re also required to clear the public sidewalk in front of your house. Homeowners often mark out these areas with tall orange fiberglass stakes, set a few feet apart along the perimeter of the driveway and next to vent areas. If you have health issues and no one else to shovel, consider hiring a snowplow service. (Plow contractors operate without much regulation, if any, so get word-of-mouth references, check out reviews on Angie’s List and get all proposals in writing first.) Now to the shoveling. It’s best to start clearing snow as soon as possible, because the longer it sits on the ground, the more it settles and the heavier it gets. You may need to go out and shovel in the middle of a storm, once 3-6 inches have fallen, to make clearing easier once the storm is over. Efficient snow shoveling is more like snow scooping. Use a proper snow shovel -- wide, slightly curved and very light. Push snow to the side as much as possible and avoid lifting the shovel until you absolutely have to. After a heavy storm you will find yourself having to lift new snow over existing piles alongside the walkway or driveway. Load the shovel only one-third full and -- bending your knees -- lift the shovel and toss the snow over the perimeter pile with the minimum motion required. No turning or flinging the shovel upward. Even with a minimum of motion, shoveling is hard work. So stop frequently to catch your breath and stretch your back. Be sure to stretch for a few minutes when you’re done, and while you’re doing it, think deep thoughts about getting a snowblower.

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REMODELING SPENDING INCREASES Renovations Are On The Rise the National Association of Home Builders, as of November 2014, a greater number of remodelers reported higher business activity than during the previous quarter. Remodeling spending has been gradually climbing back up from the all-time low it reached in 2009. This growth in home renovations has led to more jobs for carpenters, plumbers, painters, electricians, and other construction workers. In Massachusetts alone, a recovery in overall construction employment has led to a gain of about 18,000 jobs during the past four years.

In the not-so-distant past, home improvement projects all but came to a halt, as homeowners were weary about investing any money into fixer-uppers. But the tides have changed dramatically in recent months, and homeowners are again ready and willing to invest big dollars into home renovations. Renewed confidence in the economy and an upswing in the real estate market have contributed to the remodeling frenzy. In early 2014, the Joint Center for Housing Statistics of Harvard University forecasted nearly $150 billion in major remodeling spending over the year. JCHS said as homeowners gain more confidence in the housing market, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to undertake home improvements they would have avoided in recent years. While the numbers do not yet match pre-recession remodeling spending, the number of construction projects has steadily trended upward. According to

The Home Improvement Research Institute expects an additional 5.8 percent sales growth in home improvement spending in 2015. States that showed the highest levels of home improvement spending in 2014 are likely to continue to hold the top spots through 2015, and the National Association of Home Builders says these areas include the District of Columbia, Connecticut,

New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and areas of southern California. Americans are not the only ones increasing their home spending. According to reports released by Moneris Solutions Corporation, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest credit and debit card processor, purchases at home improvement stores rose by 8.49 percent over the same period last year, and spending on plumbing and heating equipment and electrical contractors climbed by 5.14 percent and 5.08 percent, respectively. Spending patterns indicate that homeowners are investing in DIY projects as well as seeking specialized work provided by professional contractors. Now is a good time for the real estate and home improvement sectors, as homeowners have renewed their fervor for making home renovations, both to increase comfort in their homes and make their homes more buyer-friendly.

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YourHometownBusiness & Services Directory * ALL NUMBERS ARE (307) AREA CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

APARTMENTS & RENTALS

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College Park Townhomes ..........685-8344 Highland Properties ................685-8066 South Fork Apartments .............687-7000

Bank Of Gillette .....................685-2702

Betsy Jones Farmers union .......682-6520 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. Ste. 184 - Gillette

Leitha Sowder ................... 680-5340 Re/Max Professionals ..............682-6622

413 S. Douglas Hwy. - Gillette

Alignment Pros ......................687-7610 Tire Rama ............................685-4755

COUNTY SERVICES Cc Sheriff Office .....................682-7271 Cc Public Health ....................682-7275 Cc Building & Planning ............682-7275 Ccsd Bus Barn .......................682-4179

CLEANING SERVICES Bear’s Dry Cleaning ................685-4455 305 W. Lakeway Rd. - Gillette

SuRF ‘N SuDS INTeRNeT LAuNDRy .... 686-9266 203 Richards Ave. - Gillette

GAME ROOMS Black Hills Novelty Co. ............. 686-2111

201 W. Lakeway Suite 600 - Gillette

HOME CONSTRUCTION High Plains Builders............... 257-2352 Overhead Door Co Of Gillette .........686-0029 3208 N. U.S. HWY. 14-16 - GILLETTE

HUMAN RESOURCES Adecco ................................686-1124 306 S. Gillette Ave. - Gillette

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Prime Rib Restaurant ..............682-2944 Pokey’s Bbq & Smokehouse .........687-7653

Visionary Communications ........682-1884

CC Treasurer .........................682-7268 CC Sheriff’s Office ..................682-7271 CC Detention Center ................687-6138 CC Parks & Recreation .............682-7406 CC Public Library ...................687-0009 CC Public Health ....................682-7275 CC Fire Department.................682-5319 CC Airport ............................686-1042 CC Clerk of District Court ..........682-3424 CC Landfill ...........................682-9499 City of Gillette - Public Works ....686-5320 City of Gillette - utilities Billing ..686-5206 City of Gillette - utilities Service .686-5262 City of Gillette - Municipal Court .686-5254 City of Gillette - City Clerk .........686-5210 City of Gillette - Parks ..............686-5275 City of Gillette - Pool ...............682-1962 City of Gillette - Water .............686-5262 County Clerk .........................682-7285 County Attorney .....................682-4310 Cam-Plex .............................682-0552 One Call Of Wyoming ........ 800-849-2476 Police - Non-emergency ...........682-5155 Police - Administration ............686-5232 Police - Detectives..................686-5238 Police - Records ....................686-5306 Police - Animal Control ............686-5294 Police - VIN Check ..................682-5155 Source Gas..................... 800-563-0012

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Huck Flyn

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was born in Evanston, Illinois, on the North side of Chicago...early on, his family moved to Southern California. Flyn started playing guitar at age 11 and did his first gig at age 13. He was part of a few bands in high school and graduated from Thousand Oaks High. He went on to Moorpark College and graduated from L.A. Valley College with an AA degree in journalism. He then was offered a scholarship to Pepperdine University. In 1973, Huck met up with actor/director/choreographer, Kenny Ortega (High school Musical I, II, III, This is it, Dirty Dancing) and together they worked on the script and soundtrack to Ortega’s brain child, “Bimbo’s Cosmic Circus,” an off Broadway Rock musical about a clown in a circus who wanted to be a rock star. They performed it at the Starwood in Hollywood, and The off Broadway theatre in San Diego. After the play closed, Flyn formed a band and rocked in his hometown of Thousand Oaks, five nights a week. In 1977, while attending a L.A. Kings hockey game, he met and became friends with Chuck Barris. He wound up doing several Gong Shows and a Dating Game. In 1985 Huck Flyn, joined the “Otis Day and the Knights” tour in New York in which Dewayne Jesse reprised his “ANIMAL HOUSE” role on the road. Huck Flyn performed on Knots Landing in 1987 and shortly after, while visiting a comedy club in the Bay area, he ran into a couple old friends, Marty Cohen, and Bruce Baum, and together with people like Vic Dunlop, the unknown comic, Bill Engvall, Henry Cho and others, he got to do guest sets at clubs around the area... he became a regular on the comedy circut and the crowds immediately took to him. He quickly started working all over the state and then the country. He started at places like the Punch Line, The Comedy Underground, the Riviera Hotel in Vegas and various clubs and colleges all across the USA!”

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God sits high above the round ball of the earth. The people look like mere ants. He stretches out the skies like a canvas - yes, like a tent canvas to live under. 23 He ignores what all the princes say and do. The rulers of the earth count for nothing. 24 Princes and rulers don’t amount to much. Like seeds barely rooted, just sprouted, they shrivel when God blows on them. Like flecks of chaff, they’re gone with the wind. 25 “So - who is like me? Who holds a candle to me?” says The Holy

One. 26 Look at the night skies: Who do you think made all this? Who marches this army of stars out each night, counts them off, calls each by name - so magnificent! So powerful! - and never overlooks a single one? 27 Why would you ever complain, oh Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me?” 28 Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine.

He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. 29 He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. 30 For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. 31 But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, they run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind. Isaiah 40: 22-31 The Message translation

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