reaLLiving November 2013 by reaLLiving

VOLUME I â&#x20AC;˘ November 2013

A Community & Home News Magazine

Get Your Home Ready for the Holiday Guests

Black Friday Shopping . . . Tips to Get it Done!

Celebrate Veterans Day

Include Safety in Your Holiday Traditions

Improving Indoor Air Quality Before Winter Arrives

+ Plus REAL GOOD TIMES The Events Calendar

SHOP

EXPLORE

DINE

REL A X

PL AY

LIVE

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

HU 21

R. TIN D S U A

R MME A H ON WAG 0 0 1 2

COMING SOON!

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2128 SF, 2 Car Detached Garage Located On 2.5 Acres!

d. ak R e P h out 23 S

. ET LN L O I V 1700

$119,900

$106,000

3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1398 SF, 1 Car, Large Family Room & Sunroom, Fenced Yard

. R RD E V U KL 1405

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1296 SF, Fully Fenced Yard with Room for Garage

R. ER D V EA 4B 245

$160,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2356 SF, 30X31 Garage, Large Open Kitchen, 20.42 Acres!

$164,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2352 SF, 2 Car Attached, Finished Basement, Mature Landscaping!

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1750 SF, 2 Car, Finished Basement, Large Yard, Close To Schools!

OON ST M E V HAR 1908

VE. OYhaAse C urc 8 sDE e/p 341lea

. E Ce IR C A R s TERpurcha 1105lease/

$169,900

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1477 SF, 2 Car Garage Seller Will Pay ALL Closing Costs!

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1552 SF, 2 Car, Open Floorplan, Fenced Yard With Large Patio!

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1767 SF, 2 Car Built-In Garage, Maintenance Free Living!

AVE. N N Y CEL 9 JO

CT AINE L B 501

CIR. R DE new FIN PATH 3 6 16

new

$199,900

$219,900

$229,900

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2108 SF, 3.53 Acres, 30X40 Shop, Large Deck & Fenced Back Yard!

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1820 SF, 2 Car Built-In, Large Corner Lot With Fenced Yard!

Y X WA E L A 7 460 listing

712

. Y DR A W FAIR

listing

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1848 SF, 2 Car, Completely Updated Interior new

$184,900

$164,900 listing

BOA

ASE

R. AY D W R FAI 704

$269,900

$339,000

$399,900

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2678 SF, 24X24 Garage, 1/2 Acre Fenced Lot with Room For Shop! Seller Will Pay Buyer’s Closing Costs!

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3097 SF, 2 Car, Granite, Custom Woodwork & Large Master Suite!

5 Bed, 3 Bath, 4095 SF, 3 Car, Open Floor Plan, Large Master, Executive Home Located on 2 Lots!

NOVEMBER 2013

experience

A Community & Home News Magazine

111 Overland Trail • $204,900

58 Waters Drive • $121,900 • 3 Bedrooms • New Appliances • 18x13 Patio • Large Lot • Exceptional Home!!

• OVER 4000 SQFT • 6 Bedrooms • 2.75 Bathrooms • GREAT BUY!

• 2 Bathrooms • 26x30 Garage • 2 Decks • Fenced Yard

Steve Laakso Real Estate Team Steve Laakso

Realtor ® GRI, CRS

307.680.4956

Camarae Kelley Realtor ®

Teamwork from A TEAM That WORKS for YOU! ing!

307.660.8237

List New

m o H ured t a e F

4604 Spur Ct (RC Ranch) Beautiful ranch style home that is tastefully done! 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3,646 sq. ft., hardwood floors, granite countertops, and a full finished basement. Fully landscaped with sprinkler system and fenced backyard. $409,000. Call Steve Laakso Real Estate Team for more details. Steve at 680-4956 or Camarae at 660-8237; www.RoamingWyoming.com 6

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

ing!

List New

40 Waters (Pine Haven) Very nice and well maintained 3 bedroom home in Pine Haven. This home features a large open kitchen and living room, oversized 2 car garage with extra room for all your toys, spacious lot all fenced with a garden area, nice landscaping, and close to the golf course and entrance into Keyhole. $223,900. Call/Text Steve Laakso 6804956 or Camarae Kelley 660-8237 for a showing.

911 Warren (Downtown) Downtown home with charm! This home has been fully updated featuring 2 bedrooms (3rd room is possible), 1.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, all new texture and paint, maple cabinets, and a beautiful patio. All this sits on a nice fenced corner lot, close to city pool/park and Junior High. $185,000. Call or Text Steve Laakso Real Estate Team to view this home.

600 4-J Court • Gillette, WY

307-686-9200

www.RoamingWyoming.com

SHOP

EXPLORE

DINE

REL A X

PL AY

LIVE

in this issue... 34

With a spacious meeting area, a kitchen with all the equipment to prepare great meals, and sleeping accommodations for 48, a meeting at the Ranch A Educational Center would be an event to remember. The historic lodge was built by Finnish craftsmen to the specifications of Moses Annenberg in the 1930s.

CHECK IT OUT

Black Friday is one the biggest shopping days of the year; surviving the day unscathed and arriving home with discounts galore involves having a game plan for success. Know the prices of the items you want to buy. Scour advertisements in advance of Black Friday to gauge the regular retail prices for common items.

REAL Good Times

the things to do round here...

Events Calendar

from Chamber of Commerce

Serving in the military can feel like a thankless job, as those who have not served might not be aware of the risks men and women in the military take and the sacrifices they must make to protect our country and help the less fortunate across the globe. As a result, something as simple as saying “Thank you” to a current service member or military veteran can go a long way.

REAL FUNNY Living in Yesteryear

take a peek at local history

Coming Soon to Theaters and Much More!

Four 4-horse teams pull fresno scrapers (earth movers) at the Peerless Coal Company in 1924. Work at the mine began in 1922 by a company of men who believed Campbell County coal could be sold on the market in competition with other coal mined in Wyoming and Montana. How right they were!

Want To Be Featured On “IN THIS ISSUE”? CALL 307.687.0307 TO ASK HOW

Discounts offered to non-profits and fundraisers.

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

401 E. 2nd Street • Gillette, WY 82716

Call 307-660-2475 c 40 A

Patrick Avery GRI,CRS

averyre@collinscom.net

res

240 Ridgeway Road - “Get away from it all”. 40 acres 7561 Robin Drive - Large ranch style home with two car 19 Benjamin Franklin Road - Lots of trees on this beautiful with perfectly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, garage and shop. One acre lot. $239,900. 5 acre lot. Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home plus 28’x32’ garage and 40’x60’ barn. $244,900. 3 car garage and RV garage. Two home sites. $215,000.

’G ’x24

arag

200 East Sunset - Very attractive home! Large open floor 4307 Tanner - Inviting floor plan with large living room, 1608 Cimarron - Wonderful condition and neat as a pin! plan; full finished basement. Gorgeous yard. Single car dining room and kitchen. Main level laundry. Close to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with attached garage and recreation center. $199,900. detached 30’x24’ garage. $188,000. garage plus carport. $209,900.

Re rice

duc

3007 Saddle String - Attractive two story home in 349 West Hills Loop - Lovely townhome. Large, fenced 55 Ridge Way Road - 20 acres with 2,128 square foot, wonderful condition. 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom, single corner lot. Natural gas heat. Great condition! 3 bedrooms, 2004 manufactured home and 26’x32’ attached garage. garage. $144,000. 2 bathrooms. $137,500. $134,000.

3511 Crestline Fixer Upper! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage. Fenced yard. $104,000.

North Hwy. 14/16 43.72 country acres located just off of North Hwy. 14/16. Electric power line crosses lot. $99,000.

1604 Chicory Court 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2001 manufactured home with extra-large garage. Large fenced lot. Very affordable price. $94,000.

405 East Third Street Small, commercially zoned lot. $6,500

www.pataveryrealestate.com

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

VOLUME I • NOVEMBER 2013

reaLLiving team ---------------------------------------------Hugh Bennett Owner/Publisher

Ted Gajewski

Real Features Black Friday Shopping... Tips to Get it Done!

Book Highlights from Amazingly J&M Family Used Book Store

Celebrate Veterans Day

Energy City Voices

Get Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests

Include Safety in Your Holiday Traditions

Improve Indoor Air Quality

Many Uses for Leftover Candy

General Manager/Sales Director

Corrie Tieman Production Coordinator/Graphic Designer

LaShelle Raben Art Director/Web Coordinator

Betty Jensen

Advertising Sales Coordinator

Mary Layman

Distribution Manager

Toni Larson

Administrative Assistant/Proofreader All images, art and advertising are copyright of reaLLiving, Metro Creative, or it’s affiliates & clients.

--------------------------------Contact Us

307.687.0307 realiving@vcn.com

Our Office

201 W. Lakeway Road Gillette, WY

Mail to

PO Box 3224 Gillette, WY 82717 Published monthly & free to the public, previously as House Hunter Etc. Magazine, by Bennett Advertising. No part of this publication may be resold or reproduced without consent from the editor. A leading source for current events, real estate, news, as well as reliable publication, available to the public at no charge. It is distributed to information centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, fueling stations, hardware stores, retail businesses, fine dining & fast food establishments, real estate offices, motels & many more places. reaLLiving magazine reserves the right to accept or reject any content. The articles, facts, images and opinions expressed in this issue are for entertainment purposes only and are not a reflection of Bennett Advertising’s views or those of its clients. Bennett Advertising will not be held responsible for any typos, errors, or misquotes. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013

Ranch A

34-35

Community Living Crossword Puzzle

Events Calendar

28-29

For Rent

For Sale By Owner

Gillette City Map

26-27

Gillette Wild Hockey

Kid’s Corner

LOOL

Marine Corp Birthday Celebration

Real Funny

Real Good Times

20-21

Recipe - Sweet Potato Casserole

Sudoku

Wreaths Across America

Yesteryear - Gillette

48 Businesses & Services Index NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Get Your Home * Ready for the * Holiday Guests

Family gatherings are synonymous with the holiday season. Even those families who have spread out far and wide often manage to come together at least once at the end of the year.

When families include members who don’t live within driving distance of one another, those who aren’t hosting the holiday festivities must plan an overnight stay. Lodging costs can be considerable during the holiday season because hotels can quickly fill to capacity. Holiday hosts who want to go the extra mile can invite guests to forgo hotels and stay overnight at their homes, where guests can spend more time with hosts and won’t have to worry about finding lodging they can afford. Though it’s a nice gesture to host overnight guests during the holiday season, it’s also one that requires a little work on the part of the hosts, who must take time out of the often hectic holiday schedule to prepare their homes for guests. The following are a few pointers for hosts who want to ensure everything is ready and accommodating for overnight guests. Take inventory of household linens. Depending on how many guests you’ll be hosting, you may need to stock up on extra linens. If only one or two people will be staying overnight, you should be able to make due with what you have. However, if you’ll be hosting a second family for the holidays, whether it’s one night or a full week, then you will likely need to buy more linens, including bedding, pillows and blankets. Take inventory of what you have and make sure you

www.REALIVINGWY.com

have adequate bedding for each guest, as well as some extra bedding in case of an emergency. Discuss pet allergies. Holiday hosts who have pets should discuss pet allergies with potential overnight guests well in advance of the season. If guests are allergic to your pets, then it might not be comfortable for them to stay overnight at your home. While most families would not want to shelter their pets on a holiday, doing so is an option but one that may not even be worth it. Pet hair and dander around the house might be enough to trigger an allergic attack even when the pet isn’t in or around the home, so sheltering the pet may not be a solution after all. Discuss this issue with prospective guests well in advance of the season so they have time to find affordable lodging in the event that any of them do have a pet allergy. Stock up on toiletries. Toiletries are bound to run out if you’re hosting guests for the holidays. Before guests arrive, stock up on these items, including toilet and facial tissue, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and extra toothbrushes in case guests forgot to pack their own. These items have no expiration date, so even if you end up buying more than you need you can always use them down the road when guests have long since returned home. Clear the house of clutter. Clutter can make a home seem even more crowded when guests are staying overnight. Clutter can accumulate anywhere in the house, from bathrooms to a

NOVEMBER 2013

living room to the kitchen. When hosting guests for the holidays, you will need all the space you can get, so clear the house of as much clutter as possible. Put all toys away and clear the common areas of items like shoes and clothing that can make a space seem more cramped. In addition, clear the dining room table of any items that aren’t needed at mealtime and choose festive centerpieces that don’t take up much space. Don’t be caught off guard by a storm. If guests will be staying multiple nights, it’s safe to assume everyone, hosts and guests included, will want to get out of the house, be it to enjoy local holiday celebrations or simply to avoid cabin fever by getting some fresh air. But the holiday season gets its fair share of inclement weather, including snowstorms. Hosts should not be caught off guard by a snowstorm, stocking up on items like a snow shovel, a snow blower and salt or a de-icing product for walkways and driveways before guests arrive. This will ensure everyone won’t feel trapped inside the house should a storm arrive unexpectedly. Hosting guests for the holidays is no small task. But hosts who prepare in advance can ensure everyone makes the most of their time together. ∑

m, now let “He ser ved you in Vie tnaate nee ds.“ him ser ve you r Rea l Est

307.682.0964

jspainhower@vcn.com Jim Spainhower

2201 S. Douglas Hwy. • Gillette, WY 82718

GRI, CRS Managing Broker 307-680-7600

Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. & Sun. by Appt.

Alicia Perry Realtor

Rochelle Murphy Realtor

g! istin

New L

4602 Falcon Ave. • $144,900

4 Cottonwood St. • Pine Haven • $199,900

Great home on a 1 acre lot. Fresh paint throughout the home, two sheds, and one of the most spacious, elegant master bathrooms on the market! Don’t miss your opportunity to own a piece of the country close to town! Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 for your personal showing!

30 minutes away from Devils Tower; an hour away from Terry Peak Ski Resort; This beautiful home borders the golf course and provides a view of Keyhole lake from two of the three decks on the home. The large backyard is completely landscaped with sprinkler systems. The garage has a nice finished bonus room on the back. Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 for a personal showing of this dream home!

394 Burlap Rd. • Recluse • $224,900

3811 Foothills Blvd. • $179,900

13656 B-1 Hwy 51 • $189,900

Beautiful views of the mountains, hills, trees and wildlife off your own deck and patio. No words can describe the breathtaking view that this property offers! This charming getaway has 35 acres and lots of storage areas. Invite your friends to stay in the guest house for the weekend! Call Rochelle Murphy at Real Estates Systems of Gillette, Inc today for your showing. 307-680-1453

Don’t miss out on this beautiful home that has been completely updated from the top to the bottom. New flooring, paint, and trim throughout the entire home. Home also features a spacious kitchen, formal dining area, and a huge deck in the backyard. Fenced backyard on a corner lot with plenty of room to build a garage. Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 today for your personal showing!

Enjoy wonderful views of the countryside from on top of this property! Two electrical hookup sites, established well and septic system, 30’ x 40’ shop. This land is just waiting for your dream home to be built! Make sure to take a peek at the finished shop and the natural pond. Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 to schedule your tour of this marvelous property!

43 Ridge Way Road • $235,000 You do not want to miss this one of a kind property. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country life in this stick built home on 2 acres. Great views from the 400 SF covered porch right off the dining room. Master suite, laundry room, kitchen, and living room on the main level! Vaulted ceilings, a woodburning stove, and move in ready. Truly a gem! Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 to go take a look.

ed! educ

Price R

1482 Adon Road • Rozet • $187,900

1012 Clarion • $299,900

98 Nathan Hale Road • $187,900

Great country property at an even better price. 20 fenced acres and a barn are waiting for your horses! Home has newer siding, surround sound, and natural gas heat/air conditioning. Large shop space is close to house and can be also utilized as storage or a garage. Call Rochelle Murphy at 680-1453 for your personal showing today!

Stunning executive home in Westover Hills, close to the golf course. This 3500 square foot home is move-in ready for those who love to entertain; it has a formal dining room, a huge backyard with a concrete pad for hosting, and trees galore! Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 for your showing today!

Beautiful newer home out in Nicholson Little Farms on 2.5 fenced acres. This is a rare find!! Plenty of room to build a garage or shop that could connect to the home. Also includes a storage shed and separate fenced backyard with a covered deck. This home is truly a blank slate waiting for a family to move in! Call Rochelle Murphy @ Real Estate Systems today for your showing! 307-680-1453

Online at www.realestatesystemsofgillette.com 1. Is the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What can’t one tell from where it comes and where it goes? Serpent, Lust, Wind, War 3. From Genesis 6:8, who found grace in the eyes of the Lord? Noah, Moses, Adam, Eve 4. Though they join forces, who will not go unpunished? Heathens, Mortals, Beasts, Wicked 5. How old was Isaac when he took Rebekah as his wife? 14, 40, 80, 130 NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Answers: 1) Old; 2) Wind; 3) Noah; 4) Wicked; 5) 40

hich ohn ped. ore out ans. e of ngoes uld fall

he’s of 24: with ynn

King Features Weekly Service

oknoff nys it Har-

September 30, 2013

he ag-

• “To freshen the color of carpets • “To freshen thelarvae colororofflea carpets (and destroy moth eggs),destroy liberally moth sprinkle salt onorthem (and larvae flea before liberally vacuuming. I use asalt cleaned out eggs), sprinkle on them Parmesan cheese container for this. It before vacuuming. I use a cleaned-out works verycheese well.”container for this. It Parmesan — J.K.very in Pennsylvania works well.” — J.K. in Pennsyl-

vania • “To clean the glass inside your • “To clean the glass inside your oven door, use stove-top cleaner oven door, made for youruse glassstove-top stovetop.”cleaner made for your glass stovetop.” — V.P. — V.P. in Florida in Florida •• “Use cold, cold,salted saltedwater watertotodefrost defrost chicken for aa chicken for roasting. roasting.You Youwill willhave have very flavorful very flavorfuland andmoist moistmeat.” meat.” — — E.D. in Kansas E.D. in Kansas • “Before removing a splinter, apply • “Before removing a splinter, apply ice to the area. This is especially ice to the area. This is especially important with children, as it’s not so important with children, as it’s not much the pain of removing thethe splinso much the pain of removing ter but the poking that seems to splinter but the poking that seemslast to forever.” — M.M. in Minnesota last forever.” — M.M. in Minnesota • “Disposable razors can be used to remove burrs from sweaters or wool • “Disposable razors bethem used out to slacks. Just be sure to can keep remove burrsoffrom sweaters woolin of the reach children.” —orO.D. slacks. Just be sure to keep them out Tennessee of the reach of children!” • Save plastic-lidded containers — O.D. in Tennessee from the kitchen. Cover with colorful duct tape, and they containers can be used as • Save plastic-lidded storage or even as gift wrapping. from the kitchen. Cover with colorful duct tape, andtips theyto canNow be used as a Here’s Send your storage evenFeatures as gift wrapping. Tip, c/oor King Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

Watch for Falling Rock

Protect your precious diamond. We’ll check your prongs for free. Today. Before your diamond’s gone. Lose it, and you have to buy a new one. So, come see us. We’re a whole lot cheaper than the alternative.

Marshall jewelry

Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday

1103 E. Boxelder, Suite C • Gillette, WY 82718

307-686-6666

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

New

A bit of heaven! This jewel features 4 bedrooms plus terrific curb appeal, hot tub and two tiered deck. Updates galore to include bamboo and ceramic tile flooring, take a look today! Call Leitha Sowder at 680-5340 for more information.

Home in the Country! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home has new siding & shingles, plus a 30’x48’ shop! Priced at $250,000. Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 for more information.

Priced to sell! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home situated on a nice treed lot that is close to the water in Pine Haven! Priced at $75,900. Call Donna Mae Jerred for more information at 680-8757.

New

Great family home – 2 story home with 3 bedrooms on upper level. Open living, dining, family room, & kitchen on main level. Large unfinished basement with egress windows for you to finish to your needs. Just reduced to $204,900. Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 for a showing today.

Don’t miss out on this one! This 2,176 sq. ft. home has had a complete remodel & sits on a great corner lot! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with new roof, decks, upgraded carpet & upgraded appliances! Priced at $149,000 or $159,900 with a 30’ x 30’ garage. Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 to take a look!

New

Located in Sleepy Hollow! This great family home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, & steel siding. Priced at $173,800. For more information, call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486.

Price

Leitha Sowder Broker/Owner 307-680-5340

Lester Clements Associate Broker 307-660-0217

Located in Upton!! Lots of new in this nice 2 story home on a large lot! All fresh paint, heated tile floors in dining room, kitchen, & both bathrooms. Kitchen has new counter tops, sink, & microwave. Very efficient heat with a demand heat meter, some new carpet, metal roof, front & sides sprinkler system, several nice Blue Spruce trees. Priced at $209,900. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your showing!!

Kathie Hove Associate Broker 307-689-1898

Donna Mae Jerred Associate Broker 307-680-8757

Joyce Browning Sales Associate 307-660-5139

g!!

Listin

New Listing! Bi-level home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large family room in lower level, & 2 car garage. Mature landscaping with fenced backyard. Great opportunity for rental or family home. Priced at $112,200. Contact Kathie Hove at 689 -1898 or Joyce Browning at 660-5139.

New

Pine Haven Area! Situated on 15 wooded acres with water well. 48’ x 96’ pole barn storage, annual income on file. 12’ x 24’ cabin built in 1989, 24’ x 32’ detached garage, 2 additional sheds, also has 1 RV spot. Priced to sell with great possibilities at $190,000. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

g!!

Listin

Very nice spacious 4 level home! 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 large rooms with fireplaces can be living room, family room, & den. 3,100 sq. ft. of living space. Large deck & 2 car attached garage. Contact Joyce Browning at 660-5139 for more information.

New

Updated & ready for you to move in! 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, finished basement, & fenced for small pet. Priced to sell at $129,000. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

g!!

Listin

g!!

Listin

Great horse property!! 4.19 acres with roping arena, return alley, barn with 2 stalls, & corral. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with family room addition. Acreage can be subdivided and, at buyers expense, can have one additional power & water hook up. For more information, contact Joyce Browning at 660-5139.

Carolanne Clark Sales Associate 307-689-0486 NOVEMBER 2013

Chrissy Bunn Sales Associate 307-349-2018

Tina Power Sales Associate 680-3069

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Well kept 4-plex! Situated on corner lot with good rental history! Priced at $270,000. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

New

Price

2 manufactured homes, one with studio apartment. Current income of $1,900 per month. Both homes are non-original location. Priced at $249,000. Call Leitha Sowder at 680-5340 for more details.

New

Live in Luxury! Custom cabinets, granite counter tops, all stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, unfinished basement, & a fully landscaped yard! Priced at $247,000. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

g!!

Listin

End of the Road Privacy - Nice 2 story home on 40+ acres. Great views in all directions. Just 8/10 mile off of Highway 59 South. Light home with lots of windows, loft master bedroom, plus sitting area. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, deck on 3 sides, 2 car tuck under garage, & a barn for horses!! Priced at $355,000. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your viewing!!

New to the market! Westover townhome with detached single garage. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, & an unfinished walk out basement to back yard. GREAT RENTAL UNIT or your first home! Priced at $134,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

Here is a great country home!! Great views & sits on 25 plus acres for your horses! Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with pellet stove, move in ready!! Room to build a large shop. Priced at $165,500. See it today with Lester Clements at 660-0217.

Wanting a mini farm with no covenants? This 22 acre property has 2 hook ups for homes. Well & septic has been registered & recorded. Home is not in living condition. Mobile home, barn, & cars are in the process of being removed. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

Nice end unit-great starter home. This 3 bedroom home has newer carpets and laminate flooring. New exterior and interior paint and windows. Priced at $119,000. For more information, call Leitha Sowder at 680-5340.

The Anchor Bar & Landing!! Located in Pine Haven. State of the art kitchen & non-smoking dining area with a great menu! Price Reduced to $350,000. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757 for details & financials.

Check out this home in Sleepy Hollow!! This home features a large master bedroom, plus another bedroom, lots of kitchen cabinets, laminate flooring in kitchen & dining area, all appliances including washer/dryer, 2 car garage, shed, patio, & it is all fenced!! Priced to sell at $139,900. See it today with Lester Clements at 660-0217.

This home has it all! Large, nice 3,960 sq. ft. ranch style home with 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, awesome family room with wet bar, extensive landscaping, all on .99 acres with plenty of room for a shop & all the toys!! All this for $389,900! Listing agents are related to sellers. Call Kathy Wolff with Re/Max Professionals at 660-7785 or Lester Clements at Home Team Associates, LLC at 660-0217.

Must

See!!

Located in Pine Haven! Move in condition!! Hardwood & tile flooring in upper level, hardwood & laminate in lower level. Great kitchen with pine cabinets & all appliances. Finished lower level, all bedrooms meet code. Great landscaped yard with sprinkler system on 3 sides, maintenance free fencing. Priced at $315,000. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

17 Plus Acres!!

Has electric & telephone on land with direct access to subdivision road. Great view of the Big Horn Mountains. Slopes from East to West, fenced on 2 sides, & sage brush is 90% cut off. Priced to sell at $45,000. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217. 14

www.REALIVINGWY.com

November 2013

CLOSE OUT ON ALL ORIVA HILLS ACREAGES!! Have lots left from 17 plus to 26 + acres. There is possible seller financing on remaining lots. Some have electric furnished to lot line!! Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your map or showing!!

isting

L New

New

g!!

Listin

Commercial building in Moorcroft! Main building has a 1/2 bath, hardwood floors, new windows, & vinyl siding. There is also an attached 14’x 24’ garage, detached 24’ x 32’ apartment with 3/4 bath. Priced at $69,900. Agent Owned. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

Cozy Motel in Moorcroft! 28 unit motel with living quarters. Turn key condition with proven income history. Priced to sell at $525,000. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757 for more information & financials.

Mobile Home Park in Moorcroft! Currently has 25 rental spaces & a small home, approval has been given for expansion! Great income producer! Priced at $739,000. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757 for more details.

Cozy one level home! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with appliances & window coverings. Great beginner home on well landscaped lot! 2 storage units & extra storage under house. Priced at $135,700. Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 for more information.

Well maintained Westover townhouse! Large landscaped yard. Back fenced with play area. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room with fireplace, & attached garage. All for $119,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

2 story home in Sleepy Hollow! Master suite upstairs, 2 bedrooms on main level with open living/dining & kitchen opens onto deck & large back yard. Full basement to finish to your taste. Steam room already set up. Price reduced to $169,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

One of a Kind!! This great 25 ± acres is close in with direct access to paved road. There could be a variety of uses as it is presently unzoned, so it could be a site for home development or a large area for commercial uses also!! There is a nice home and large shop currently on the property. Priced at $632,500. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your showing!!

Full of charm & character! This older 2 story home is located downtown and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Priced at $140,000. Call Leitha Sowder at 680-5340 for more information.

This great horse property is all set up & ready for a new owner!! A 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a full finished basement, large family room, 30’x32’ garage, 40’x64’ barn with stalls & pipe corrals, all on almost 40 acres with trees! Priced at $399,900. For more information or to see this wonderful property, call Lester Clements at 660-0217.

Check out this 40+ Acres!

Has electric, septic, water, telephone, small barn, corrals, & is all fenced. There are great views of the Bighorn Mountains & surrounding countryside!! Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 to view this property.

Pick Your Finishes!!

Plans finished for a 2,600 sq. ft. 2 story home with finished basement in Hunter Estates with a 24’x24’ garage on a corner lot. Priced at $275,000. Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 or 687-7070.

Rare Find In Moorcroft

Almost 3/4 Acre With Railroad Siding, Room For 4-Rail Cars. An Old Bulk Fuel Plant - Environmental Assessment Needed. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 For More Information. Priced at $99,900.

20 Acres!

Hitching Post Mobile Home Park! 33 mobile home spaces, 6 camper spaces, 40’ x 60’ shop, & a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 28’ x 40’ home on 7 acres. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

Last 4 Building Lots in Hunter Estates!

3 lots at $49,900 each with over 9,000 sq. ft. Designed for walk-out basements & fantastic views of the city. One lot for $47,900 with over 7,000 sq. ft. Great water & utilities to the lots. Hunter Estates is in the

county & eligible for RD loans! Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 or 687-7070.

Interested in a HUD Home? To view current available listings visit HUD’s website at www.hudhomestore.com. For more information and viewing of these homes, please contact Leitha Sowder at 680-5340.

Located ½ mile off paved road with electric on property. There is an active oil well & related equipment on property. Fenced on three sides. Priced at $72,950. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for more information.

GOOD GRASSLAND PARCELS Northeast of Rozet, Wyoming

These acreages range from 40’s, 80’s, & a 120 acre parcel. All have access to either South Heptner or Gray Roads. Electric & Telephone are Close. Possible seller financing on some parcels!! For More Information, Call Lester Clements at 660-0217.

Be Sure To See This!

Almost 20 acre parcel with lots of trees & a great view of the Spring Creek Valley, close to Keyhole Reservoir & Devils Tower! Priced at $59,319. For more details or a map, Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 today.

November 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Bring Your Builder or Use Ours and

Build Your

1301 W. Second Ave, Gillette, WY

Dream Home in College Park!

Wonderfully located near the Rec Center, Gillette College, Tech Center, CCHS South Campus, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School & scenic Donkey Creek area.

3605 N. College Park Ct.

7,769 SF

.17 acre

3609 N. College Park Ct.

12,199 SF

.28 acre

3703 N. College Park Ct.

8,273 SF

.19 acre

3904 S. College Park Ct.

13,615 SF

.31 acre

3905 S. College Park Ct.

9,576 SF

.22 acre

Lots feature super location, plus walking paths and excellent parks.

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

Reserved For Your Home

5 bedroom home on corner lot with 24’x29’ garage. A home with room for everyone! A Best Buy!

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

e t a r b e Cel y a D s n a r e t e V Veterans Day is an annual holiday when veterans of the armed forces are honored and celebrated in the United States. Many people confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. While both days honor members of the armed forces, there’s a distinction between the two holidays. Memorial Day, which is celebrated in May, is a day designated for remembering servicemen and servicewomen who died while serving. Veterans Day, which is observed in November, honors all military veterans. The role of the brave men and women who serve in the military is an important one, and it’s one that warrants appreciation and celebration. The following are a few easy ways to celebrate veterans and their significant contribution to our country this Veterans Day. Offer your thanks Serving in the military can feel like a thankless job, as those who have not served might not be aware of the risks men and women in the military take and the sacrifices they must make to protect our country and help the less fortunate across the globe. As a result, something as simple as saying “Thank you” to a current service member or military veteran can go a long way. Veterans know they don’t serve in vain, but it’s still a great idea to let them know how much you appreciate their efforts and sacrifices. Help families of active military Many service members are currently stationed and serving overseas, and their families back home may need or just appreciate a helping hand. Invite family members of active military 18

www.REALIVINGWY.com

over for dinner, offer to do chores like cutting the grass or shoveling the driveway when it snows or help around the house if something needs fixing. Even if families of active members serving overseas appear to be getting along great, offer your friendship and let them know you’re there to help should anything arise. Visit hospitalized veterans Unfortunately, many veterans are hospitalized after suffering an injury during a tour of duty. These veterans sacrificed their physical well-being to protect our way of life, and many spend extended periods of time in the hospital. Visiting a hospital to get to know a veteran and spend some time with him or her, sharing a few laughs and thanking them for their service, is a great way to celebrate the holiday and lift a veteran’s spirits at the same time. Recruit friends and family members to visit hospitalized veterans as well.

NOVEMBER 2013

Pay for a veterans’ night out on the town Like many people, veterans appreciate an escape from the daily grind. Men and women who want to show their appreciation to veterans can treat a veteran to a night out on the town. Have extra tickets to a ballgame or play? Donate them to a local VFW. Or if you see a veteran out on the town, offer to pay for his meal. Thank the businesses who support veterans Many businesses show their gratitude to veterans by offering them free services on Veterans Day. When a local business shows its appreciation to veterans, patronize that business and let them know you appreciate their efforts to help veterans. ∑

“A House You Can Be Proud To Call Home”

Model Ho me At Garner La ke Village Is Now Op en!

“Designed to fit your needs”

Laramie II at 210 SterlinG $286,900

0 0 0 , 5 2 $4

Homes Available Now!

eni r e S ry t n u Co

Rare

ty! i n u rt Oppo wn

om es fr t u n Mi

Paula Waetzig 307-660-5501

PaulaSnook@vcn.com NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Coming Soon to Theaters

real good times

November 1 Ender’s Game Drama Last Vegas Free Birds About Time 12-12-12 We Are the Nobles Angels Sing Man of Tai Chi A Perfect Man The Dallas Buyers Club Diana Big Sur Mr. Nobody Pervert’s Guide to Ideology The Broken Circle Breakdown Sal November 6 A Case Of You

Winter 2013/2014 Schedule Away

Home

Date

Gillette

Billings

Fri, Nov 01

7:30 PM

Gillette

Glacier

Sat, Nov 02

7:30 PM

Yellowstone

Gillette

Fri, Nov 08

7:30 PM

Gillette

Yellowstone

Sat, Nov 09

7:30 PM

Gillette

Helena

Fri, Nov 15

7:30 PM

Gillette

Helena

Sat, Nov 16

7:30 PM

Bozeman

Gillette

Fri, Nov 22

7:30 PM

Bozeman

Gillette

Sat, Nov 23

7:30 PM

Glacier

Gillette

Fri, Nov 29

7:30 PM

Glacier

Gillette

Sat, Nov 30

7:30 PM

Great Falls

Gillette

Fri, Dec 06

7:30 PM

Great Falls

Gillette

Sat, Dec 07

7:30 PM

Gillette

Billings

Thu, Dec 12

7:00 PM

Gillette

Yellowstone

Tue, Dec 31

7:30 PM

www.gillettewildhockey.pointstreaksites.com 20

Time

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

November 8 Thor: The Dark World The Book Thief About Time The Starving Games Great Expectations Best Man Down Ass Backwards The Armstrong Lie Paris Countdown How I Live Now November 15 The Best Man Holiday The Wolf of Wall Street Charlie Countryman Geography Club Nebraska Dear Mr. Watterson November 22 Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Delivery Man The Christmas Candle November 27 Frozen Homefront Black Nativity OldBoy Get a Horse! Philomena November 29 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Bettie Page Reveals All May not be Available Nationwide Check a Theater near you for More Details.

2013-2014 SEASON GILLETTE COLLEGE

November 2013 1st – Chamber Awards at Cam-Plex – 7pm 16th – Dinner Theatre Show at Gillette College Tech Center – 6pm* 20th – 24th – Fall Tour (Montana) December 2013 5th – Christmas Show at Gillette College Tech Center – 6pm*

www.EnergyCityVoices.com

THANK You!

*denotes event ticketed by ECV

To the Community, our Sponsors, & everyone who has supported the Betties During the 2013 season!

We’ll be back in Action on April 5th Wanna Know More? WWW.boutitbetties.com Add Your Event, Opening, Concert or Benefit HERE!

CALL 307.687.0307 NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOW on DVD November 5 Parkland White House Down Grown Ups 2 Girl Most Likely Lovelace Passion Computer Chess Renoir True Story Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries & Mentors of Ricky Jay

November 12

In light of Thanksgiving this month our book review is on Liberty B. Mouse Comes to America by Pauline C. Peck recommended for ages 0-8 years

This is a story of a little stow-a-way mouse who wanted away from London because of all the people. You learn how he survived on the ship and how he longed for land after many days of not finding edible food. This story has great pictures to entertain the minds of your little ones. Once he arrived in the new land, he waved goodbye to the big ship and to my delight, he traveled across on the Mayflower! Thanksgiving is a time that brings me back to why I am thankful to live in America. This year I am thankful for my family, my freedom, my job and so much more! This Thanksgiving please read to your children about why we celebrate Thanksgiving and if you don’t have children, pull out a good book about the 1st Thanksgiving. Share your thankfulness with others and with your loved ones. Recommended Reading from:

Amazingly J & M Family Used Book Store & Christian Gifts Mention “pumpkins” to win a door prize! 22

107 E. 3rd St. • Gillette, WY • 307-299-8320 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 11:30 am - 6:30 pm Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 am - 6:30 pm

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

Man of Steel The Citizen The Attack How to Make Money Selling Drugs Blackfish Grabbers Prince Avalanche Becoming Traviata

November 19 Breaking the Girls The World’s End 2 Guns The To-Do List Disney’s Planes Paranoia We’re the Millers C.O.G. All is Bright The Act of Killing And While We Were Here Crystal Fairy Hannah Arendt

November 26 Red 2 Jobs The Canyons Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

s e s U y n a M o S Oh d n y C a n e e w o l l a H r e v o t f e L for Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children wear. But for many youngsters, Halloween is all about the candy. In just a few hours, trick-or-treaters can accumulate a substantial amount of assorted chocolates, confections and other sweet treats. Once everyone has had their fill of their favorite items, candy often gets relegated to a giant bowl on the kitchen table, where it beckons each resident who passes by. Rather than submitting to the call of the candy and sacrificing your dental health as a result, enterprising individuals can re-purpose that leftover Halloween candy.

Incentives Parents can store extra candy to use as rewards for good behavior. Many parents use sweet treats as rewards for children learning to potty train. Rewarding older children for a job well done cleaning up their rooms or as a special treat for scoring a good grade on a test also can be a way to put the candy to good use.

revealing a date and a sweet treat behind each door. Instead of purchasing a ready made Advent calendar, families can get together and make one as a way to recycle Halloween candy.

inside. Some candy can be frozen for later use in baked goods. Baked goods can be enjoyed by the family or used for bake sales for schools and other organizations.

Gingerbread houses Christmas is just two months after Halloween. Put candy into sealable baggies and use it during the holiday season when building gingerbread houses. You will have a variety of different candies from which to choose and won’t have to purchase anything new in order to decorate your creations.

Goody bags Candy is a crowd-pleaser, and leftover candy can be used in goody bags doled out at birthday parties. Keep the candy well-sealed until it is needed to fill goodie bags. Add a few trinkets that tie in with the theme of your party, and you’re all set. On a similar note, leftover candy can be used to stuff a pinata for a party. Pinatas are available in many different themes and styles, making any occasion ripe for a pinata.

Donations Hospitals, doctors’ offices and nursing homes may appreciate donations of candy for staff and visitors. You can visit different places to see if they would appreciate a candy donation.

Advent calendars Halloween candy can be saved to make an Advent calendar. This calendar traditionally counts down to Christmas,

Baking Cookies, brownies and cake bars taste even better with peanut butter cups, chocolate chips and candies baked

There are many different ways to put Halloween candy to use so it doesn’t go to waste. Let the fall fun continue. ∑

Adult beverages Hard candies can be used to add some flavor to adult beverages. Let the candy sit in the alcohol for a few hours and the candy will dissolve. Use a coffee filter to strain out any candy remnants.

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

682-6266 5’x10’ to 12’x40’ Units

1708 Gold Road , Gillette, WY North on Hwy. 14/16

Individual, Household & Commercial Storage • 24 Hour Access

First Month

Only $1.00 Any Size Unit with 6 month rental

Gillette’s ONE and Only Storage Facility with 24 Hour Security Surveillance AND with The Largest Units AND the Best Prices AROUND!

Several pre-owned manufactured homes on our lot. Prices starting at $49,000. Come take the tour for your next home and get the best price available. Call Powder river manufactured homes today! 307-687-0333 Valley View Apartments! Walk to shopping and restaurants from our convenient 325 East Boxelder Road location. 1 Bedroom - $745 - $755, 2 Bedroom $775 - $785. All utilities included. Tenant garages available for $40/month. Call 307-686-6361.

307.682.0964 • jspainhower@vcn.com 2201 S. Douglas Hwy. • Gillette, WY 82718 Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. & Sun. by Appt.

for Quotes & Bids Call 307-682-0964 Today RE! s & So Much MO Property Management, Sale • Maintenance • cial mer Com Residential & • Painting & zing teri Plumbing Repairs • Win oval Drywall • Mowing • Snow Rem

Find Out More Online!

800 SHOSHONE AVE• $599,000 So much Potential! Use your imagination. A store, church, offices, performing arts, sports bar and so much more. Call Jim Spainhower at 307-682-0964 for your showing today!

www.realestatesystemsofgillette.com

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

We have Land home packages available!

Perfect locations! Check out all the possibilities for your next home.

Call Powder river manufactured homes today!

307-687-0333

For Sale by Owner For Sale by Owner For Sale by Owner

20 Unzoned Acres off Southern Drive - Gillette 2 Shops, 1 Doublewide, Plus Hookups for 3 Trailers. Nice Location. $750,000. Will Consider Contract for Deed and Trades! Call for Questions and More Details: 307-682-2959 or 307-680-2333.

11 Black Bird - Gillette

Only $75.00!

Adver tise in

Have a home, property or business for sale? Ads starting as low as $75.00 a month. Call 307-687-0307 email: reaLiving@vcn.com www.reaLivingWY.com

16x80 Trailer, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Single Car Garage. 2 1/2 Acres Fenced, Propane Heat/AC, New Carpet & Flooring Throughout, New Paint. Available Now! Market Value of $190+ Asking $160,000 for a Quick Sale. Call 307-680-4545.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets (WYCAP49069) is the sponsor of the Wreaths of America in Campbell County. Our hope is to place a wreath on every veteran's grave in Campbell County's 7 cemeteries on Saturday, December 14.

Sunday, December 8 Start of World’s Longest Veterans Parade from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery

*Sponsored wreaths are placed on the grave markers at state, national veterans cemeteries as well as local cemeteries each December. Wreaths may be purchased online at www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org Please use this group number (WYCAP49069) when ordering. Our mission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies a specified Saturday in December at Arlington, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. We also organize a week of events including international veteran’s tributes, ceremonies at State Houses and a week-long “Veteran’s Parade” between Maine and Virginia where we stop along the way to spread our message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.

In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans, and others who had helped with their annual Christmas wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed Wreaths Across AmericaTM, to continue and expand this effort, and support other groups around the country who wanted to do the same. This nonprofit organization continues the Arlington tradition as part of its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. In 2012, Wreaths Across America and our national network of volunteers laid over 420,000 memorial wreaths at over 800 locations in the United States and beyond. We accomplished this with help from 1382 fundraising groups, many corporate contributions, and

Saturday, December 14 Simultaneous wreath laying ceremonies at over 850 locations all across the country and beyond. Toni C. Brown, Major Civil Air Patrol 307-660-8592 Powder River Composite Squadron donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands. Our annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery is known as the world’s largest veteran’s parade, stopping at schools, monuments, veteran’s homes and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to remember, honor and teach. Proceeds place a wreath at one of the participating cemeteries; help support our fundraising partners, educational and veteran’s services outreach. Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships.

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Gillette, Wyoming

Boardwalk

E-Mail: info@gillettehometeam.com

South Fork South Fork

For Rent

APARTMENTS

4500 Running W Drive Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 687-7000

INFORMATION PACKET

South Fork South Fork

• 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes • 2 ½ Baths • 1 Car Attached Garage • Washer/Dryer in Unit • Corporate Units Available

307-685-8344

224 College Park Circle Gillette, WY

~ A Unique Rental Community ~ www.collegeparktownhomes.com

APARTMENTS

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

APARTMENTS

4500 Running W Drive Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 687-7000

INFORMATION PACKET

South Fork South Fork APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

4500 Running W Drive Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 687-7000

INFORMATION PACKET

Pat Avery REAL ESTATE

Professionals

ES eal

of Gillette, Inc.

ystems

state

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Novem Novem Scheduled Scheduled SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESD

2 PM - AVA Board Game Mania

5 PM - Chris Amen Tales Waiting to be

7 PM - Joy Luck Clu

1 PM - Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade

10 7 PM - Momix Botanica

Gillette is the Place to Bee - Promotion Begins AVA Holiday ExtrAVAganza Artwork Due

9 AM - Up in Arms Gun Show & Flea Market 1 PM - Festival of Trees

24 28

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

ember ember ed Events Events ed

EDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6 PM - AVA - Dia De Los Muertos Mini Auction

10 AM - AVA Van Gogh Kiddos

6 PM - 2013 Annual Chamber Awards

5 PM - Buck Fever at the Wind River Casino

AVA ame Mania

8 AM - C.C. Senior Center - Annual Hobby Harvest

12 PM - AVA This Little Piggy

Chris Amend aiting to be Told

10 AM - AVA - Little Tikes

5 PM - Buck Fever at the Wind River Casino

6 PM - Gillette Wild vs. Yellowstone Quake

oy Luck Club

7 5 PM - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Chip Davis 8 PM - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Chip Davis

14 5 PM - C.C. Memorial Hospital - Mixer

21 Thanksgiving Day

7 PM - AVA - Uncorked!

10 AM - AVA Little Tikes

1 PM - AVA Watercolor on Claybord

6 PM - AVA Giving Thanks Turkey Platter Night

5 PM - Buck Fever at the Wind River Casino

9 AM - Festival of Trees

3 PM - Up in Arms Gun Show & Flea Market

9 AM - Up in Arms Gun Show & Flea Market

6 PM - Gillette Wild vs. Bozeman Icedogs

12 PM - Gillette is the Place to Bee - Drawing

22 6 PM - Gillette Wild vs. Glacier Nationals

6 PM - Gillette Wild vs. Bozeman Icedogs

12 PM - Gillette is the Place to Bee - Drawing 5 PM - Buck Fever at the Wind River Casino

6 PM - Gillette Wild vs. Glacier Nationals

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Black Friday Shopping Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and is often the perfect time to begin holiday shopping and save money on incredible deals. Thousands of eager shoppers will leave their homes in the early morning hours and wait in lines at stores in order to grab the best prices of the season, while retailers will be gearing up to lure the greatest number of shoppers. Surviving the day unscathed and arriving home with discounts galore involves having a game plan for success. Know the prices of the items you want to buy. Scour advertisements in advance of Black Friday to gauge the regular retail prices for common items, including electronics. Comparison shop for the best prices and make notes to help you when Black Friday arrives. Understand the fine print of “door busters.” Door buster sales are meant to get shoppers into stores, where retailers hope shoppers will make additional purchases while taking advantage of advertised deals. If door buster items are all you’re looking for, read the advertisements carefully, noting the start and end time of the discounts and if there will be limited quantities. In addition, determine if there is a special return policy for sale items purchased on Black Friday. Dress for comfort. Wear sensible, comfortable shoes and clothing when shopping. Leave a large purse at home and opt for something compact that can be draped securely over your shoulder and body to navigate the crowds. Keep your coat in the car or make use of a coat check service if available. Dress in layers if you will be waiting outside for stores to open. This way you can shed clothing as the mercury rises or when you get inside. Arrive together but shop separately. The “divide and conquer” method of shopping allows everyone in your shopping party to score good deals. Split up shopping tasks and then head to different areas of the store. Share and collect your purchases when you meet up after the rush. Make a list and stick to it. Buyers’ remorse come Saturday morning is common for those who have over-extended their budgets and purchased items they did not need.

www.REALIVINGWY.com

. . . Tips to Get It Done!

Know ahead of time what you plan to purchase and do not veer off course. Scout the stores ahead of time. Visit the stores where you plan to shop a few days before Black Friday. Learn the layout of the store and where everything is located. Try on certain clothes or read over the labels of bigticket items you plan to buy. Knowing where items are located and having all of your information in advance will cut down on the time it takes to find items on Black Friday. Don’t overlook nontraditional stores. Many other stores, from pharmacies to supermarkets, stock items apart from food and toiletries. Consider taking advantage of their sales for some Black Friday deals. Park off campus. Mall parking lots can get just as crowded as the stores themselves. Save yourself time and the stress of finding a spot by parking near the store but away from the crowd. Clean out your car prior to shopping. Make room in the trunk or cargo area for all of your purchases. For those who will be buying large, heavy items, find out if the store will ship the merchandise or will hold it aside until you can take it home. Understand that some stores will not hold items and

NOVEMBER 2013

enlist a friend or spouse to help you pack purchases into the car. Promptly store receipts. Designate a folder or envelope for all of your receipts to keep them organized and handy. Pack a small snack and drink. It’s easy to become dehydrated and hungry waiting in long lines, which can compromise your decisionmaking abilities. Bring a snack so that you can recharge your body and continue shopping. Leave the kids at home. Black Friday shopping can be stressful, and children can easily get lost or bumped around in the fray. It is safer to leave them home so you can focus your full attention on shopping. Know when to call it quits. Establish a firm cut-off time for ending your shopping excursion. This way you can head home, rest and sort through your purchases. ∑

NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

The Genuine. The Original.

ead Door Co. of Gillet h r e te Ov

LOOL (Laughing Outrageously Out Loud )

Q: Why do turkeys always go, “gobble, gobble”? A: Because they never learned good table manners! Q: What sound does a space turkey make? A: Hubble, Hubble, Hubble.

Q: Who is not hungry at Thanksgiving? A: The turkey because he’s already stuffed! Q: What sound does a turkey’s phone make? A: Wing! Wing!

30 Years of Quality Service!

Q: Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? A: The outside! Q: Why did the turkey sit on the tomahawk? A: To hatchet. Q: Why did the turkey cross the road? A: To get to the other side. Q: Why don’t you let a turkey get near corn? A: Because they will gobble, gobble, gobble it. Q: In what country is Thanksgiving ironically not celebrated? A: Turkey. Q: What was the turkey suspected of? A: Fowl play. Q: What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner? A: A Har- VEST.

The Weird Days

Same Location Same Family Ownership

307-686-0029 3208 N. Hwy 14-16, Gillette, WY

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

All Soul’s Day - November 1 Book Lovers Day - November 2 Housewife’s Day - November 3 King Tut Day - November 4 Gunpowder Day - November 5 Guy Fawkes Day - November 5 Saxophone Day - November 6 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day - November 7 Cook Something Bold Day - November 8 Chaos Never Dies Day - November 9 Forget-Me-Not Day - November 10 Young Readers Day - November 12 Sadie Hawkins Day - November 13 World Kindness Day - November 13 Operating Room Nurse Day - November 14 Clean Your Refrigerator Day - November 15 Button Day - November 16 Electronic Greeting Card Day - November 17 World Peace Day - November 17 Occult Day - November 18 Have a Bad Day Day - November 19 Absurdity Day - November 20 Universal Children’s Day - November 20 World Hello Day - November 21 Go For a Ride Day - November 22 National Adoption Day - November 23 National Parfait Day - November 25 Shopping Reminder Day - November 26 Pins and Needles Day - November 27 Square Dance Day - November 29 Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day - November 30

This show features a group of kids working in a diner in a small town. Through some trials, they realize that their life isn’t headed in the direction they thought it should be; their dreams seem far away and unreachable. Some dream of becoming a Star on Broadway, some dream of winning big in Vegas, some dream of Hollywood, and others would be content to roam the country. Are they brave enough to follow their dreams? Well…Are YOU?

6pm Cocktail & Hors D’oeuvres - 6:30pm Dinner Served - 7pm Show Starts Dessert Served at Intermission. Meet & Greet The Students After The Show. Tickets: $100 Per Person, or $1000 For A Table Of 8.

Visit us online for additional information!

300 West Sinclair • Gillette, WY 82718 • 307-686-0254

www.EnergyCityVoices.com NOVEMBER 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Ranch A, located 5 miles from Beulah, WY off Interstate 90 Exit 205, gets its name from Moses Annenberg who purchased the property in November of 1927. (The exact date is open to debate, as is much of the information published about the Annenberg family.) Moses was an immigrant who made good. He went from working as a newspaper delivery boy to owning several newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer. He and his son, Walter, were headed to Yellowstone National Park on vacation and stopped in Beulah, WY, for supper. Moses was impressed with the local trout and asked to meet the owner of the property where the fish were raised. Moses met with Frank LaPlante the next morning and offered to buy his property. Frank set a price of $27,000, and Moses pulled that much cash from his pocket to purchase it on the spot. The 650 acres that he purchased were unimproved. Moses saw potential for a summer retreat amid an area that resembled the area in Germany that he had immigrated from. 34

www.REALIVINGWY.com

Annenberg purchased more land to the total of 2000 acres. He set crews at work to build the lodge, caretakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence, a barn, several guest cabins, a 10 mile long game fence to encircle the entire property, and two stone arches to mark the entrances to the property. He hired craftsmen who used old world techniques to do the building with the emphasis to be the showcase lodge. Furnishings and decorations for the lodge were manufactured and selected by Thomas Molesworth. It was the first major project for Molesworth, and one that started his illustrious career. The majority of the original Molesworth furnishings made for Ranch A are now the property of the State of Wyoming and are located in the Wyoming State Museum. Moses intended the property as a vacation home for his family, but his wife and daughters only came to Ranch A one time. Moses and Walter continued to use the property, and shared it with guests. Guests arrived by train, on cars owned by Annenberg, and were picked up in Aladdin

November 2013

where the train line ended. Local rumor includes notorious crime figures among the guests. Trunk phone lines were installed in the basement of the lodge to accommodate the Daily Racing Form and bookies wires. After twelve years of ownership, Annenberg lost the property to the Federal Government as partial settlement in a dispute with the IRS. He was convicted of income tax evasion and sentenced to Federal Prison in Lewisburg, PA. He was released shortly before his death in 1942. Much of the history of the Annenbergs in Wyoming is based on memories of local residents. Accounts vary greatly on most issues. The next owner of the property was former Wyoming Governor, Nels Smith. He purchased the land in 1942 and during his tenure, Ranch A became a guest ranch. National Geographic Magazine included pictures and information about Ranch A in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to the Historic Black Hills,â&#x20AC;? October, 1956. By 1963, the US Fish and Wildlife Service had gained the title to Ranch A. The lodge was remodeled for office spaces, a lab for fish genetic programs was built,

and the Molesworth furnishings were, for the most part, relegated to storage. In 1979, Ranch A became a part of the Spearfish Fisheries Center Complex. Hatchery facilities were closed for good in 1986. Federal Legislation deeded the property to the State of Wyoming in 1996, with the stipulation that it must be used for educational purposes. Ranch A Restoration Foundation (founded in 1992) has had management of the property since that time.

A and is a conversion from the original garage and caretaker’s quarters. It was designed and built as a small replica of the Lodge with capability of year-round usage and has an exceptionally large area for meetings, workshops, or demonstrations. The meeting room is designed with features for internet access, with lighting and outlets to allow utilization for sewing or quilting projects, as well as classroom type of instruction. There are four bedrooms, 2 and ¼ baths, a kitchen, dining room, and a large living room and/or meeting space. Groups of up to 40 people should

A meeting at the Ranch A Educational Center will be an event to remember. You may choose to use the historic lodge which was built by Finnish craftsmen to the specifications of Moses Annenberg in the 1930s. The lodge has a spacious meeting area, a kitchen with all the equipment to prepare great meals, and sleeping accommodations for 48. There are about 5 acres of mowed lawns and you are welcome to move part of your event outside to enjoy the fabulous scenery! Ranch A is available April 1st through November 15th (depending on weather). Reservations may be made for an afternoon, a weekend, a week ... or even a month. The only restriction is that your organization and purpose must be educational (no personal use is currently permitted). The Pete Smith Cabin is the latest meeting and lodging facility at Ranch

be comfortable for meetings or workshops. There are sleeping accommodations and a fully equipped kitchen for up to 16 people. Because the Lodge at Ranch A is on the National Registry of Historic Places, changes may not be made. This means that the upper level of the Lodge can not be made handicapped accessible. There is a bedroom and half bath on the lower level, but does not meet modern standards for wheelchair access. Those with bad knees will appreciate being able to stay on the first floor. The Pete Smith Cabin has meeting areas that are accessible for day use, but physically

impaired accessible lodging and restroom facilities are not available. The property is approximately 645 acres in size. The terrain is varied with steep canyon walls, gentler slopes, and semi level canyon bottom. Elevations range from 3,780 ft. to 4,475 ft. A county road runs through the property. You can enjoy hiking on Ranch A grounds and the adjacent Black Hills National Forest lands. There is no swimming pool or tennis court, but you can wade in the creek and enjoy horseshoes and volleyball. Sand Creek runs through the property. The creek sustains fish and other aquatic life, provides recreation and scenic value, and is a source of drinking water for wildlife and livestock. You may encounter cows while you are enjoying the Ranch A facilities. They are part of the Hazard Reduction Fire Suppression Plan administered by the State of Wyoming. The cattle eat, and the grounds get groomed, reducing the potential fuel for fires. Birds, turkeys, deer, elk, antelope, mountain lions, and other wild critters may be watched on the grounds. There is no hunting allowed but fishing is allowed on Sand Creek with a valid Wyoming License and is considered a world class fly-fishing stream. ∑

November 2013

www.REALIVINGWY.com

NOVEMBER 2013

Answers on page 48

Crossword

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes

ACROSS 1. Reverberation 5. Sonny’s ex wife 9. Drives elephant 11. High-spirited tomboy 13. Plans 15. Gather materials together 16. Brew 17. Discovery child star 19. Stalk of a moss capsule 21. Capital of Yemen 22. Local area network 23. Belgrade River 25. Straight or bobby 26. Tennis player rank 28. Helped (archaic) 30. Lounges 32. Dove sounds 34. Int’l relief organization 35. Planted crops 37. Gobblers 39. Animal companions 40. Firth of Clyde city & river 42. Korean writer Mogeum