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114 West Tonk St. Very nice 3 – 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Large, fenced lot with sprinkler system. $224,900
511 S. Emerson Excellent price! 4 unit apartment house. $244,000.
314 Cook Road Wonderful country property! Close to town. 4.5 acres, 3 car garage, barn and nice home. $259,900.
5414 Benelli Drive Near perfect condition! Fully finished 5 bedroom ranch with three car garage. $309,900.
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Halloween is a great time to explore your creative side, especially when it comes to decorating for trick-or-treaters or planning a party. Make a foggy scene...Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is a good coolant because it can reach temperatures below that of ice and it will not leave a puddle or damp residue behind. Dry ice changes from a solid to a gas with no liquid form, through a process of sublimation. Place dry ice in punch bowls or beverage glasses. Or use dry ice in any other liquid to create billowing plumes of vapor that add to the spooky effects. Just be sure to handle dry ice very carefully and make sure it is inaccessible to curious kids.
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Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse is a new Hibachi grill in Gillette with a full sushi bar. Located at 1000 East Boxelder Rd. in the Clarion Plaza, this unique restaurant opened May 1st of 2015, and is quickly becoming a town favorite. “Me and my partner, ten or twelve years ago, went to Japan and learned Japanese cooking over there,” says the restaurant’s owner, Aaron. Aaron owned several Hibachi restaurants in the US, most notably three well-received locations in Boston, before he moved his operations to Gillette Wyoming. With seasoned experience in running such an appealing restaurant, Aaron has transformed the space in the Clarion such that the diner is almost physically transported from America itself. With babbling fountains and that particularly unique oriental touch which should come with a good Hibachi grill, the dining experience of Sapporo is one of the most notably enjoyable ones a body can have in Gillette. Hibachi grills are, in general, one of the most entertaining ways to take in a meal. Hibachi chefs prepare the food right in front of your eyes, and through that preparation have learned a great variety of skills and tricks sure to entertain anyone. How can a person fail to enjoy themselves at a fine dining establishment where the chef can flip a bit of finely seasoned meat into your mouth from the grill? The best part is, when seated around the grill, there are naturally those who are adept at catching the food, and those who can’t seem to coordinate to save their lives. It’s as entertaining to watch as it is to participate. And who doesn’t like being able to catch authentic sake sprayed from the chef’s bottle? The Hibachi experience is entertaining and so unique. And a good dining experience at a Hibachi grill isn’t something that comes from a lack of professionalism. “We know how to keep things looking good and enjoyable for our customers,” says Aaron. In addition to the regular allure of the Hibachi experience, Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse does a number of weekly specials. They have a daily lunch special throughout the week at $7.95, and
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a happy hour from 3 to 6 PM with 99 CENT DRAFT BEER! Depending on your malted beverage intake, you stand to actually save money at Sapporo by dropping by during happy hour and enjoying some fine Japanese cuisine. Furthermore, there’s a happy hour special of sushi and an appetizer. That’s very good with 99 cent draft beer—you’ve got to have something in your stomach! Furthermore, Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse has a variety of dining options; from the full Hibachi experience to the exquisite sushi bar. If you’re in the mood for some Japanese, but don’t feel like having the full dining experience, you can always order takeout online or over the phone. The friendly folks at Sapporo will tell you when the food will be ready, and you can determine what time is most convenient to drop by their restaurant and pick it up. Finally, Sapporo also does catering in order to fit the needs of all its Gillette clients. Do you have a corporate get together or a commencement ceremony of some type? Do you need something a little out-of-the-ordinary to spice up the event? Sapporo can bring some of the most delicious and exotic food in town, making your event even more unforgettable. There’s no reason not to have some of the most engaging entertainment right in front of you, while you enjoy some of the most elegant and delicious cuisine traditional Japanese people have been enjoying for years. Sapporo brings that experience to Gillette, and does it well. If you haven’t had the Hibachi experience yet, it’s time to get in that pickup truck and cruise on over to Sapporo. Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse is open from eleven in the morning to ten at night Monday through Thursday. During the weekends their hours are eleven AM to eleven PM on Friday and Saturday, and twelve PM to nine PM on Sundays. The dining scene in Gillette becomes more classy and cultured every year, and Sapporo is one of the most engaging and enjoyable dining experiences you’re likely to have. See for yourself! By: KC
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CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN AT SCHOOL A Few Things To Keep In Mind For Your Child’s Halloween Celebration At School This Year
Many schools allow children to celebrate Halloween in the classroom. Festivities may include parades, classroom parties or trunk-or-treat fun in the school parking lot. Creating a safe and festive atmosphere for kids to celebrate Halloween is of the utmost importance for parents and teachers. The following suggestions can help ensure kids enjoy a safe and fun Halloween this year. Costumes Expect some restrictions on children’s costumes. Schools may request costumes be modest and age-appropriate. Some schools forbid certain costume props, such as swords or guns. For safety purposes, school personnel will want to see children’s faces. Therefore, the school may request face paint rather than a mask that obscures a child’s face. Schools may provide some Halloween instructions to ensure all students are in compliance and will not be left out. Food Schools, teachers and certain
classrooms may have specific food limitations to avoid allergy issues. Many kids have peanut, tree nut and/or dairy allergies, so when parents volunteer to send in food for classroom parties, they may have to verify that it does not contain nuts or dairy. Fresh fruits, crackers or allergen-free baked goods make for safe Halloween treats. Treats To be fair, if a student plans on handing out a treat or trinket to other classmates, they should first get permission from school staff. Again, allergies can come into play. If goodie bags are allowed, always confirm the number of children in class so that no one feels left out. In a classroom setting, teachers may follow an “all or nothing” philosophy. Unless a child has enough to give out to everyone, he or she may not be permitted to hand out treats.
at the front office, and long gone are the days that school doors are kept unlocked. Parents should be informed about how the school plans to handle security for Halloween events. Outdoor parades may be attended by the public, but classroom parties may be restricted to class parents or one or two volunteers. Adults should bring identification and be expected to wear a visitor tag. Students may not be allowed to leave early without prior notification and may need to be signed out through the office when they leave. Confirm any plans with school administrators.
School insurance plans typically cover only active students. As a result, younger siblings may not be allowed to come to classroom parties. Many schools schedule Halloween fun for their students, and this fun may include parties, parades or Safety Schools today need to be extra dili- assemblies. Those who follow the rules can make Halloween events gent in their safety protocol. Visitors usually have to be announced run more smoothly.
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SPACIOUS 1 0 0 0 C h r i s t i n c k - $ 3 1 5 , 0 0 0 S p a r k l i n g c l e a n 5 b e d ro o m , 3 b a t h h o m e i n d e s i r a b l e South Park neighborhood with main level living and b a s e m e n t l i v i n g s p a c e . T h i s h o m e ’s s p a c i o u s f l o o r p l a n i s c o m p l e t e w i t h b e a u t i f u l h a rd w o o d , t i l e f l o o r s and lovely finishes. Room to entertain indoors and o u t w i t h a g re a t p a t i o a n d l a n d s c a p i n g .
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DIY PROJECTS FOR WINTER
Get your home fall and winter ready with 5 SIMPLE DIY projects If boots, a warm hat and a tuned-up snow blower are the only items on your winter preparation list, your home maintenance plan may need a makeover. These simple home maintenance projects can help lower your energy bills, prevent more costly repairs and/ or increase the lifespan of your home.
the warm air inside, inspect the weather-
4. Backyard Care — Save your property
stripping around your home’s windows
from potential damage by trimming
and doors for leaks, rot or decay. Repair
overgrown trees and shrubs to prevent
or replace structural framing, and caulk
ice-laden branches from thrashing against
inside and out, if necessary.
electrical wires and your home’s exterior.
1. Heating & Ventilation — Examine your fireplace and chimney system to ensure that no soot or creosote has collected. Any cracks or voids could potentially cause a fire. Before you turn the furnace or boiler on, replace the air filter and hire a profes-
Drain/shut off any exterior faucets and 3. Insulate well — One of the easiest and
sprinkler systems to prevent freezing.
most effective defenses against heat loss
Ensure rain or snow drains away from the
is proper insulation. Prevent cold drafts
house to avoid foundation problems.
from entering and the loss of heated air through basement headers, which, when
5. Roof and Gutters — Inspect your roof
left exposed, can make your furnace work
for shingles that are warped, damaged or
harder. Look for a moisture-resistant prod-
even missing to prevent a future leak. Use
uct offering high thermal performance,
roofing cement and a caulking gun to seal
such as Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. This
joints where water could penetrate, such
type of mineral wool insulation makes
as around the chimney, skylights or vent
installation simple. All that’s needed is
pipes. Make sure that your gutters and
a serrated blade or bread knife. Cut the
downspouts are securely fastened. Down-
sional to inspect the unit more thoroughly. batt to fit the cavity and press into place. The insulation will help improve energy These steps will improve the efficiency
spouts should extend at least five feet away from the home to prevent flooding.
efficiency as soon as it’s in place and
When it comes to preventative mainte-
stable indoor air quality.
provide savings over the lifetime of your
nance, a little time and effort can save
home. Comfortbatt can also be used to top
thousands in energy costs and repair bills
2. Seal Windows and Doors — If not
or replace old attic insulation. Aim for an
over the lifetime of your home.
and life of your furnace and will ensure
properly sealed, windows and doors can be a major culprit for heat loss. To keep
R-50 or a depth of 16 inches.
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The possiblities are endless on the 2,900+ sq. ft. home with walkout basement that has separate living quarters for family or friends. Featuring a total of 5 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2 kitchens and double car garage nice lot located with mature trees and is within walking distance to Wagonwheel Elementary school, park and the movie theaters.
$171,000
Twin home has all the features that you are looking for! 1,552 sq. ft., 3 beds & 2 full bathrooms on upper level with upper level laundry. Open floor plan that features nice laminate & tile flooring throughout main level, Frigidaire stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, on-demand hot water heater, gas forced & central air. Private, fenced back yard backs up to an open field. Priced to sell!
$98.78 (up 1%)
301 Bozeman Way - Wright
Sale price/Original list price: $97.75 (up 2%)
Days on the Market: 118 (down 16%)
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$168,000
306 Bozeman Way - Wright
New Listings: 810 (up 15%)
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$199,900
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$289,000
Turnkey ‘’Trevor’’ floor plan that features large vaulted ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths hardwood / tile flooring, nice large maintenance free deck, garden spot lots of parking with 2 car attached & single car detached with loft, RV parking on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with lots of flowers and trees. Conveniently located near a park and walking distance to the new Rec Center.
$239,900
Attractive family home located in Westover. Wood burning stove in living area & newer flooring throughout. Master suite has an updated master bath and access to private deck. Newer siding, new garage doors & windows. 2 large maintenance free decks off the master suite and dining area, private fenced yard with shed. Walking distance to Prairie Wind School.
$98,354,843.00
$ Average Sale: $213,351.00
$98.22
810 Overdale Dr.
Sale price/Original list price: $95.61
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Real Service. Real Reviews: 140
Super clean family home in located in Wright. Large living and family rooms, gas fireplace, 24x26 garage, & RV parking. Lots of new upgrades including siding & rock exterior, TRIPLE pane windows, hot water heater. newer furnace with humidifier. Beautiful kitchen, custom tile back splash, Silestone counters, & under cabinet lighting. Redwood deck, built-in garden, & mature trees. Priced to sell!
712 Sunburst Ct.
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Price is subject to bank approval for short sale. A little work will give you a great reward. 2,500 sq. ft. of living space that is fully finished with 3 bedrooms 2.75 baths, with 2 sleeping rooms and family room in the basement. Nice big corner lot with room to add a garage/shop.
New Listings: “Super prompt! They also have a very703 handy email notification system. It only took one day to get my suit cleaned!” - Brock S. $169,900
Naturally Clean Drycleaners 2302 Kristan Ave. Clean & affordable describe this property perfectly. Well cared for home has 1,782 square feet, 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, open floor concept with vaulted ceilings all on one level. It is situated on an 8,100 sq. ft. lot that is fully fenced, a garden shed & horse shoe pit as well as nice deck for entertaining. This is a great property for a buyer(s) starting out or downsizing with an unbeatable price!
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Lolli-Pop-O-Lantern This would be a fun and easy idea for many different occasions!
Simple Halloween Snaks Ok, a small bag of tangerines and a sharpie for a cute healthy treat, can it get simpler than that?
This is a pair of tights that have been dyed with kool-aid and food coloring, which is a great solution if you don’t want the mess and hassle of body paint! You could use this idea for so many costumes and in so many colors!
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Mummy Dogs Cutt a hot dog to look like a little person, use Pillsburry biscuits to make mummy wrappings, bake. Simple and very cool!
There are so many ways you can make Halloween a slightly healthier holiday, starting with some creative ideas like switching out real candy corn for this adorable parfait that’s only garnished with the candy. This wold be perfect if you had to bring snacks for a Halloween party, or as an after school snack for the kids!
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also can be used to rejuvenate dry or tired skin from cold weather. Honey, pumpkin and yogurt can be mixed together and used to condition hair. Let the mixture sit for 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash it out and shampoo. Foods and beverages Pumpkin purée is the basis for many tasty, pumpkin-infused treats. Purée can be used in pies, cakes, muffins, breads, and many additional foods. Pumpkin purée also may be found in certain beverages, such as smoothies and shakes. A bit of spiced purée may appear as flavoring in teas and coffees. Roasted pumpkin seeds make a healthy treat. Foodies suggest using the seeds from “sugar pumpkins” or the ones best for making pies. Boil the seeds for a few minutes before draining. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and put the seeds in a single layer. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and serve. Pumpkin wines and beers are popular as well. There are many recipes for developing sweet, fermented beverages, which tend to be especially popular in the fall. The “guts” of the pumpkin can be simmered along with aromatics and other vegetables to create a vegetable stock perfect for soups and broths.
Few items signal the fall harvest season more than the bright, orange pumpkins that dot fields and liven up displays outside of homes and businesses. Come fall, many pumpkins are turned into grinning jack-olanterns just in time for Halloween. But there are many other uses for pumpkins as well. Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Early Native Americans relied on pumpkins as a source of food that helped them survive long winters. Pumpkins could be roasted, baked, boiled, and dried, and they were eaten and used as
medicine. Pumpkin blossoms were added to stews. The shells of the pumpkins could be dried and used as eating and storage vessels. While pumpkins may now be symbolic of Halloween, the following are a handful of additional ways this versatile fruit can be put to use. Beauty regimen Pumpkins contain a number of essential vitamins and minerals that can help replenish the skin. Pumpkin purée can be mixed with honey, aloe vera gel, olive oil, and a bit of cornmeal to create an exfoliating mask for the face or body. Pumpkin
Decorations Pumpkins can also add to one’s home décor during the fall. Pumpkins can be carved for Halloween displays, hollowedout to hold tealights or simply left on tables and used as centerpieces. Larger pumpkins may be used as natural flower pots for mums or other seasonal floral displays. As the Native Americans once did, pumpkins can be hollowed-out and used as bowls to serve favorite soups and dips. Use a hollowed, small pumpkin as a natural aromatic candle holder. Cut holes in the sides to vent the exhaust. Rub aromatic spices, such as cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and vanilla bean, on the inside of the pumpkin. Insert a beeswax candle in the bottom of the pumpkin and let it send inviting aromas into the air. Pumpkins are a versatile fruit that can serve many purposes beyond just jack-olanterns and pies.
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* Line junk drawers in the kitchen or bathroom with inexpensive sheets of corkboard. Things don’t slide around as much, and you can even use pushpins or finishing nails lightly inserted into the cork to make custom compartments in the drawers so things like pens don’t roll around. * “If your eyeglass screws tend to come loose, just unscrew, brush clear nail polish over the threads and rescrew tightly. As the polish dries (in seconds), it will form a tighter bond.” -- I.D. in Oregon * Shaving cream can be used as a spot cleaner for most carpets. Simply dab a bit of the cream into the stained area, scrape off any excess and wipe away dirt with a clean, damp washcloth. * Ways to remove gum from your child’s hair: laundry pretreatment rubbed in with the fingers; ice cubes to harden the gum so that it can be picked out in chunks; and good, old-fashioned peanut butter and a comb. * This one is an oldie, but a preschool goodie, from L.R. in Washington: “Use wide rubber bands around a drinking glass for children. It will provide a little non-slip protection, especially if the glass is filled with a cold drink. The rubber band is reusable, and you can write the child’s name on the band with a ballpoint pen in order to identify his or her cup!”
* How do you keep cats away from your plants in the garden? One reader suggests strips of tin foil. Another recommends mothballs (which can be toxic, so use carefully —23— and follow all safety instructions).
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110 Ridge Way Rd. - $293,000
No Matter How Hard I Try
Horse Lovers Paradise. 3 bed 2 bath home with a beautiful open kitchen, remodeled bathrooms. Enjoy the beautiful view on the covered back porch on 26 acres. There is awesome 12x16 cabin that has electricity and radiant heat. The property has an arena and a built in round pen 12x12 stall and a 12x12 lean-to. This property also has the option of two 40 acre parcels also available for purchase with this property. So you can Angie Clark own up to 106 acres! Which is hard to find in the Gillette area. Call Angie Clark with Lifestyle Real 307-689-2055 400 S. Miller Estate, Inc. 307-689-2055 to take a look at this one of a kind property. Listed with the twenty six acres Gillette, WY 82716 at $293,000.00 If you would like the entire 106 acres it is listed at $373,000..
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31 Constitution, Gillette $238,000
Fall Home Tip #1
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Large home with tons of storage. Huge master suite with french doors that leads to a retreat or nursery, a private bath and a walk-in closet that is attached to the laundry room! Large family room, updated kitchen with custom cabinets, and a large landscaped back yard that is fenced, has a large workshop, backs up to an open Change the direction of your ceilingfield fanand toiscreate ana quiet upward draft located in cul-de-sac. price ofClean $238,000! that redistributes warm air from theGreat ceiling. your humidi-
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Established 40 acres with tons of trees, huge barn, roping arena and a well cared for home. Rare find in Campbell County! Beautiful and peaceful area. Priced at $369,900.
Erica Long Give me a call for more information Phone: (307) 686-9200 and let me provide Cell: (307) 670-0342 you with a superior Fax: (307) 686-0564 level of informed, erica_long@vcn.com professional service.
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New price of $229,900! Beautiful home with quality updates throughout. Open kitchen with hickory cabinetry, custom tile and copper sink. Large master bedroom with huge walk in closet. Both bathrooms are all new with custom tile work and very nice vanities with granite. Great location within walking distance to Paintbrush elementary and Sage Valley Junior High.
813 Wagon Trail. Gillette- $229,900
Give me a call for Erica Long more information Phone: (307) 686-9200 and let me provide Cell: (307) 670-0342 you with a superior Fax: (307) 686-0564 level of informed, erica_long@vcn.com professional service.
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By: Kevin Bennett
It was a beautiful dream home in an ideal neighborhood. Well, maybe not ideal. Sure, the community was on the back end of its former glory, and most of those who had moved in when they were young had aged with their properties. But the house was just gorgeous. It had several split-levels and a wonderful patio opening on the backyard. Sure, it was cold in winter and hot in summer, and the floors buckled and creaked— but what a great home to start a family in! At least, that’s what Renee thought when she and her new husband moved in twenty years ago. Yeah, the draftiness of the upper levels had been fixed, and a new heater kept things warm in winter, and the kids—Jimmy and Lane, eighteen and nineteen respectively—were off at college again, so there weren’t any teenagers creeping around at night and breaking lawn ornaments anymore…but for some reason, that beautiful dream home Renee remembered just didn’t have the luster it once did. So Renee dove into a few books on her feelings. A general nostalgia and melancholy had made her listless, and Gary—that was her husband—had begun to notice. That’s when the idea of renovation floated through her conscious like a cloud of inspiration on a breeze of time. Sure, Gary and her had fixed problems over the years—when the basement flooded in ’08; what an ordeal that was!—but they’d never really sat down and put any deep thought into home improvement. It was the wooden flooring in the hallway between the kitchen and the living room that did it. She’d gone out to feed a sweet tooth at three in the morning and hit that one board that always groaned when anybody walked on it. As was the board’s custom, a nasty creek echoed through the house and startled the dog into a barking fit that gave Renee such a start she banged her head against the door-frame and commenced to explaining at length, and in no uncertain expletives, her lack of appreciation for the dog and the door-frame. And that’s when it hit her: it had been twenty years since they’d purchased the home as newlyweds, but there had been no true renovation whatsoever! Forgetting for the moment the sweets in the kitchen, Renee stormed back to the master bedroom and woke Gary, who’d managed somehow to sleep through the whole thing, with this
great new idea that had just come to her at three in the morning. Gary had been less than impressed, but Renee knew she’d be able to get him to agree for wont of sleep, so chattered at him till he was willing to give her the keys to the kingdom with a bow on top, and finally let him pass out. The morning after he had been more sober in his thinking, and inclined to a certain irritation. But when Renee showed him the research she’d done on flooring in Gillette, he gradually came around.
Gary hadn’t known about Carpet Express. Like many in Gillette, he’d simply assumed for any kind of renovation amenities the thing to do would be travel down I-90 to Rapid City and hope not to get snookered in a bum deal. But as it turned out, Carpet Express Direct of Gillette had the closest to wholesale pricing in the entire northeastern quarter of Wyoming. And they didn’t deal only in carpets, either. LVP, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet, Wood, Concrete—there were even some elastic options for workout rooms, gymnasiums and that kind of thing. There were a great variety of specials available, too; like Camelot Roleans 849 Sheet Vinyl at only $2.66/square foot. The Camelot had an elegant, wooden look to it, but the convenience of modernity behind its installation and manufacture. And Carpet Express Direct turned out to be a purveyor of installation as well; what a time-saver that was! Renee had a thousand different ideas for each room of the house, and prattled on continuously with a bandage around her head where the doorframe had inspired her. Certainly her ambitions were too high; but Gary realized with Carpet Express, they weren’t beyond reach. So he and Renee put some time aside and made a trip down to 1211 South Douglas Highway where the store was located to look at their displays. Gary isn’t the only one who’s saved time, money, peace of mind and sleep through Carpet Express Direct of Gillette. With regular discounts, a wide selection, and professional experience, you too can renovate your home in a way that invigorates life itself, and save in the process. That’s Carpet Express Direct!
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THROW A HAUNTINGLY GOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY
Halloween parties do not necessarily need to be ghoulish to be fun. Try a glittery gala masquerade party or decorate exclusively in orange and black. Classically eerie parties may feature ravens and crows, or they can be subtlely spooky with red candles Halloween is a special day that and heavy curtains. delights children of all ages and Many people can’t wait to dress up helps adults feel like kids at heart. for a Halloween party, even picking Few people want the fun to end once out their costumes months in advance. trick-or-treating is over. By throwStill, not everyone feels comfortable ing a Halloween party, revelers can donning a costume. To welcome all continue celebrating well into the guests, don’t make costumes mandaevening. tory. One way around this is to set up When hosting a Halloween party, a Halloween Disguise Table full of acit helps to determine who will be cessories that anyone can borrow and in attendance before making any use to alter their appearance. Goofy plans. Parties that include children glasses, strange hats, adhesive musshould be PG in nature, and hosts taches, or masks can be fun. If someshould find the right balance beone didn’t feel comfortable dressing in tween scary and fun. While you full costume, he or she may be more want to have a certain measure of the apt to pop in a set of plastic fangs or macabre, make sure you don’t send put on a spinning bow tie. young guests home with nightmares. Food is an integral part of any party Reserve gruesome decorations and and can enhance Halloween soirées. details for adult-only parties. Candy is a pivotal component of
Tasty, themed treats are an important part of any Halloween party.
Halloween and you can play off that theme at your party. Set up a candy bar full of appropriately hued candies of all shapes and sizes. Put them on display in clear glass or plastic canisters so they add to your Halloween décor. Some people like to get creative with Halloween cuisine, crafting foods into items that may look like parts of the body or other symbols of the holiday. Cookie cutters can turn sandwiches, desserts, biscuits, and many other foods into different shapes. However, foods also can be made a tad more spooky simply by renaming them or presenting them in interesting containers. Why not serve punch out of a fish aquarium? Other beverages can be housed in jugs or old bottles and labeled “potions.” Use laboratory instruments, such as petri dishes, vials and beakers, to serve snacks. A Halloween party makes for a fun night, and there is no limit to what hosts can do when planning their scary soirées.
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1/2 pound dried navy beans, picked over 1 large onion, chopped 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon Tabasco, or to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste two 4-ounce cans whole mild green chilies, drained and chopped 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds), cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces) 1/2 cup sour cream
Directions: 1.
In a large kettle soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches overnight. Drain beans in a colander and return to kettle with cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cook beans at a bare simmer until tender, about 1 hour, and drain in colander.
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In a skillet cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until softened.
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In a 6- to 8-quart heavy kettle melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking constantly, 3 minutes. Stir in onion and gradually add broth and half-and-half, whisking constantly. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Tabasco, chili powder, cumin, salt, and white pepper. Add beans, chilies, chicken, and Monterey Jack and cook mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, 20 minutes. Stir sour cream into chili.
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SUDOKU ADVANCED
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• 1877: Chief Joseph surrenders to the United States army. • 1947: President Harry S. Truman gives the first televised white house address. • 1962: The beatles release “Love Me Do” in the United Kingdom.
WORD Torte Sweet Cake or Tart
Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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Business and Services ABC Childcare Adecco Aloha Scuba Anybody’s Autos Magazine Antelope Butte Storage
30,39 15 24, 26, 43 28 21
Backyard Bees
23, 25
Bank of Gillette
3
Basin Radio Network
4
Bear's Dry Cleaning
18
Black Hills Novelty
23, 26
Bob Ostlund - M&J Realty
43
Brown Construction
29
Carpet Express Direct
31
CCMH - Campbell County Clinics
15
College Park Townhomes
27
Deckers Sweets & More
29
Erica Long - ERA Priority
28, 30, 36
ERA Priority Real Estate
11
EZ Too Auto Wash
41
Farmer's Union Ins. - Betsy Jones
6
First Interstate Bank
3
For Sale by Owner- 209 Pine Haven
7
Harry Kimbrough - Re/Max
45
Helping Hands
33
Hot Head Vapor Heritage Christian School
25 23, 30, 39
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Iseman Homes
36
I Siciliani
9
Jamie Pedersen - ERA Priority
41
Jennie Zee’s Handmade Gourmet
24
KLWD
7
Kathy Wolff - RE/MAX Professionals Kids Rule Daycare
6 39
Life Style - Angie Clark
29
McKinnon Flooring
22
Melissa Sturdevant - ERA Priority
18
Pat Avery Real Estate Paintbrush Services Pokey’s BBQ Powder River Manufactured Homes Premier Home Mortgage Inc. Preschool Academy Prime Rib Restaurant Pro Plus Roofing Remax Professionals Sherry McGrath - ERA Priority
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Spring Hill Press
26
Starr Communication
21
Steve Laakso - ERA Priority
13
Thunder Basin Homes
17
U-HAUL Dealer
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Visionary Communications Your Hometown Business Directory
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Ministry
The Healing Room Ministry has been serving Gillette since 2009. We are a Christ-centered ministry that offers prayers of transformation. We are a 501c3 organization open the first 4 Thursdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There is a divine appointment for you, what are you waiting for? No appointment necessary, we serve on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge. This year the Healing Room Ministry is GOING OUT: We want to share more COMFORT & JOY! Do you know someone in need, a widow, orphan or anyone who would benefit from a little Comfort and Joy? Just send us their information and we will take it from there... Send information to:
healinggillette@yahoo.com.
We Make Housecalls
High Road Healing Room Ministry 201 W. Lakeway Road Lakeway Professional Building #600 Gillette, WY 82718 phone: 307-660-7584
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MONDAY: 9 - 7 • TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY: 9 - 6 • FRIDAY: 9- 5:30 • SATURDAY: 9 - 4 • CLOSED SUNDAYS
Was: $76,505 Now:$58,995
LARAMIE MODULAR BASEMENT READY!
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ALL STOCK HOMES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Was: $181,830 Now: $154,995
15 HOMES IN STOCK!
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Home, Sweet Home
Clean the Gutters After leaves have fallen, clean out the gutters and downspouts, flush them with water, inspect joints, and tighten brackets if necessary. Clogged gutters are one of the major causes of ice dams. Replace old or damaged gutters with new ones that have built-in leaf guards. www.bobvilla.com
31 Constitution, Gillette $238,000 Large home with tons of storage. Huge master suite with french doors that leads to a retreat or nursery, a private bath and a walk-in closet that is attached to the laundry room! Large family room, updated kitchen with custom cabinets, and a large landscaped back yard that is fenced, has a large workshop, backs up to an open field and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Great price of $238,000! Erica Long Give me a call for more information Phone: (307) 686-9200 and let me provide Cell: (307) 670-0342 you with a superior Fax: (307) 686-0564 level of informed, erica_long@vcn.com professional service.
Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home; A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there, Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again! The birds singing gayly, that come at my call -Give me them -- and the peace of mind, dearer than all! Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! I gaze on the moon as I tread the drear wild, And feel that my mother now thinks of her child, As she looks on that moon from our own cottage door Thro' the woodbine, whose fragrance shall cheer me no more. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! How sweet 'tis to sit 'neath a fond father's smile, And the caress of a mother to soothe and beguile! Let others delight mid new pleasures to roam, But give me, oh, give me, the pleasures of home. Home, home, sweet, sweet home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! To thee I'll return, overburdened with care; The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there; No more from that cottage again will I roam; Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. Home, home, sweet, sweet, home! There's no place like home, oh, there's no place like home! John Howard Payne
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HOMES FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Beautiful Westover Home For Sale by Owner!
3700 Overdale Located on the 10th hole this home is within walking distance from Bell Nob Club House. 4,200 sq. ft., 5 br, 3 baths. Three stall oversized garage and 2.5 landscaped acres. Solid kitchen countertops, wet bar, RV hookup. $1,625,000. Everett Schillings: 299-0320
4808 Knickerbocker St
1022 Teewinot Circle 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage in Indian Hills Subdivision. Many updates and remodeled areas including the bathrooms, kitchen, windows, deck, and more. All appliances included. Rest by the Pool and let someone else mow the lawn. This is a private sale, which will cut down on Realtor fees, saving you money!!! 1500 square feet. $160,000. Call 680-8587 and See For Yourself!!!
This 960 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. New shingles and exterior paint in 2014. 8x12 storage shed included. Asking $144,900. Call Jean at 307.660.2281 for more information.
4500 Landing Strip Collins Heights. 4 Bed 3 Bath. 2 master bed/ bath suites with walk-in cedar-lined closets and jetted tubs. Central Vacuum system, nutone countertops, water treatment system, softener, natural gas forced air furnace/AC, natural gas log see through fireplace. Windows and doors have been updated. New roof in 2013. All one level on 1.25+ acres. Please call 307-687-7303 for more information or viewing!
7690 Robin Dr. 4 Bed 2.5 Bath. Located in Antelope Valley. The flooring is updated, 80% hard wood and tile. Newly updated bathrooms with custom cabinets and walk in showers, heated tile floors. Has dedicated workout room, hobby room and office. Every room in the house has been updated. Beautiful mature yard front and back. Call Lori at 307.686.8007 for more information. Friendship Double Wide LOCATED IN GILLETTE, WYOMING: TORE DOWN, READY TO BE MOVED TO YOUR SPOT. YOU PAY TO MOVE IT. 1992 28x60 Friendship Double wide 3 bedroom 2.5 bath for sale. Nice wood burning stove. All appliances included. Asking $45,000.00. Please call Jim @ 307-680-8542 or 307-685-1885
Have a home to sell? Call Heather @ 687-0307 or email: househunter@vcn.com
Your Home HERE! Nov 2015 HouseHunter 307 687-0307 for details.
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Childcare Directory Preschool Heritage Christian School 686-1392 Children ages 3 - 4
Preschool Preschool Academy 686-5145 Serving children ages 3 - 5
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APARTMENTS & RENTALS Remmington Village Apartments.. 687-8000 South Fork Apartments.............. 687-7000 CLEANING SERVICES Bear’s Dry Cleaning................. 685-4455 305 W. Lakeway Rd. - Gillette
HOME CONSTRUCTION High Plains Builders................ 257-2352 Overhead Door Co Of Gillette...... 686-0029 3208 N. U.S. HWY. 14-16 - GILLETTE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES Basin Radio........................... 686-2242 REAL ESTATE SERVICES (Cont.) Bennett Advertising.................. 687-0307 201 W. Lakeway Suite 900 - Gillette
HUMAN RESOURCES Adecco................................. 686-1124 306 S. Gillette Ave. - Gillette
REALTORS ERA Priority Real Estate............ 686-9200 600 4-J Court - Gillette Re/Max Professionals............... 682-6622 907 E. Boxelder Rd. - Gillette Jamie Means......................... 689-4368
DINE IN & TAKE OUT Prime Rib Restaurant............... 682-2944 Pokey’s Bbq & Smokehouse........ 687-7653 408 S. Douglas Hwy. - Gillette
INFORMATION TECH. Visionary Communications......... 682-1884 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. - Gillette
FINANCIAL SERVICES Premier Home Mortgage........... 685-3414 413 S. Douglas Hwy. - Gillette
INSURANCE Betsy Jones Farmers Union........ 682-6520 1001 S. Douglas Hwy. Ste. 184 - Gillette
Specialty Retail Monogramming Plus................ 682-5942 205 S. Gillette Ave. - Gillette
Game Rooms Black Hills Novelty Co............... 686-2111
Outdoor Toys Action Motorsports.................. 687-0737 Eastside Motors & Rv............... 686-1435
STORAGE RENTALS Bear’s Storage........................ 685-4455 S&P Storage.......................... 685-8158
Your BUSINESS
TELEPHONE Answering Starr Communications.............. 682-5106
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 CCSD Bus Barn.......................682-4179 City of Gillette - Public Works.....686-5320 City of Gillette - Utilities Billing...686-5206 City of Gillette - Utilities Service..686-5262
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HEALTH & WELLNESS High Road Healing Rooms......... 660-7584 201 W. Lakeway Suite 600 - Gillette
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 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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3704 Miranda Ave
Awesome finished shop/garage! 3 bed, 2.5 bath, new rustic industrial lighting, organic form wood counter & more!
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3 bed, 2.5 bath with main level master & laundry, gas fireplace, kitchen pantry and huge unfinished basement for future expansion!
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617 Arcadia Ave
Large home with gorgeous rustic wood cabinetry, beautiful solid core doors and trim, huge bedrooms and an unfinished walkout basement for future expansion!
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1019 Teewinot Circle
Clean & updated 2-3 bed flex plan, wood laminate floors, separate living/family rooms, jet tub, use of pool & fitness center!
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704 S. Emerson Ave
Downtown charmer! 4 bed, 1 bath on main level, partially finished basement w/materials for 2nd bath. Large shed in back!
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3412 Hoback Ave
3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome w/bonus room! Vaulted ceilings, large kitchen w/pantry, main level master & laundry. Sprinkler system in fenced yard!
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503 Weatherby Ct
Fully finished 4 bed, 3 bath home has kitchen w/ island, vaulted ceilings, master w/private bath, large deck in a quiet cul-de-sac!
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476 Patriot Lane
5 bed/2.5 bath home with solid wood floors, gas fireplace, new stainless steel appliances, master w/ private bath. Great deck and backyard. New roof & re-painted siding in the works!
1110 E. 9th St
Huge main level living home with 2 fireplaces, 2 decks, 2 patios, 2 living rooms and tons of potential! Motivated Seller!
104 Vista Hills Court - 3532 sq. ft. New Construction from Twisted Pinyon!! This home has 3 beds, 2 baths, office & 3-car garage w/main level living plus an unfinished walk-out basement for future expansion! Built on a suspended wood framed floor w/crawlspace designed for ZERO water/settling issues!! Solid wood floors, gas fireplace, 5-piece master bath. A must see! - $425,000
25 Dawn Drive
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Fine Italian Cuisine for the Whole Family by Kevin Bennett Armando knows good food. A Gillette local who has been in the business for the last fourteen years, Armando owns and operates I. Siciliani Italian Restaurant, which can be found at 2700 South Douglas Highway. The fine folks running I. Siciliani come from a studied background in the culinary industry. Los Compadres is also one of Armando’s local restaurants, and one of the reasons he was able to take a trip across the Atlantic and into the deeply historic climes of Italy, where Armando says: “I just fell in love with the culture and the food, and I wanted to bring that to Gillette.” And any Gillette local knows that culture is in definite need! So the idea
behind I. Siciliani has been to bring some of that great Italian cuisine to the local scene from the very beginning; but in a “friendly dining atmosphere,” as Armando says; which is really integral to enjoying
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any kind of food. Furthermore, since I Siciliani has been open about nine months, it has had some time to develop regular, daily specials; as well as a happy hour from 3 pm to 7 pm throughout the week. During happy hour, appetizers, wines and beers can be had at special discount prices. I. Siciliani seeks to meet the needs of many customers by having regular, consistent hours of operation as well. They are open from 11 am to 9:30 pm daily. And to top it all off, the restaurant is family-owned and operated. Says Armando, “We are very excited to bring something new to Gillette.” I. Siciliani doesn’t stop their fine service behind the doors of the establishment, either. The culinary adventurer can expect a full service bar, and for those events where a private nature is the requirement, catering services are also available from I. Siciliani.
HAPPY HOUR: 3-7 PM EVERY DAY!
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Gillette has been growing culturally for the last decade in ways many local residents could never have expected; and this is just one more entry into the city’s ever-widening dining options. Bring the whole family by for fine food and great service!
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244 Cow Creek Road - minutes from Gillette!
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HOW TO STORE FRESH APPLES varieties. Choose apples that are free of blemishes or soft spots. The adage that “one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” bears some truth. Apples give off ethylene gas as they decay, and a rotting apple can quickly affect nearby apples. A good place to store apples in the short-term is in the refrigerator where it is cool. Put the apples in the crisper drawer. Do not store them with vegetables, as the apples may cause the veggies to ripen or rot prematurely. If you plan on long-term storage, a few extra steps are necessary. Apples need to be individually wrapped so they will not come in contact with other apples. Newsprint works great; just be sure to pick the pages that are done in black ink because colored ink may contain heavy metals.
A Few Tricks Of The Trade Can Be Employed To Prevent Apples From Decaying.
Once wrapped, place each apple in a container padded with more newspaper. Store this container in a cool place, such as a garage, root cellar or screened-in porch. Apples can last a couple of months if stored in this manner. Keep apples away from potatoes, as potatoes can cause the fruit to prematurely decay.
Another way to store apples is to turn them into preserves or apple sauce. Apples are a popular fruit that By boiling the apples and sealing them shut in canning jars, that fresh are grown in different places apple taste can be enjoyed long after around the world. Come authe apples are picked. Consult with a tumn, apples can be seen fill- canning expert about the right way to ing farm stands and supermar- begin the process. Fruits are generally canned using a boiling-water canner. kets all over North America. However, some fruits, like apples, can be canned with a pressure canner. Apples are available year-round, Because apples tend to discolor when but many apple lovers insist there’s the flesh meets the air, use a little nothing better than plucking an apple lemon juice to prevent this while candirectly off the tree in the fall. Apple ning. orchards and pick-your-own farms are Turning apples into candied apples visited each autumn by apple lovalso can help them keep longer. ers anxious for apples’ tart and juicy Apples can be dipped into a sugary taste. Many people pick more apples coating, caramel or toffee to be enthan they can eat in a few days, so joyed later on. it pays to learn how to store apples properly so none of them go to waste. Of course, you always can bake Start by picking a variety of apple that won’t go bad too quickly. Apple growers can make suggestions, but Jonathan, Rome, Fuji, and Granny Smith varieties tend to last longer than other
apples into a pie as well, then freeze the pie for another day. Autumn would be incomplete without apples. Get ready for apple season by developing a storage plan before you visit the orchard.
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Matthew 6:9-15 New International Version
This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ‘ For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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