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Getting Back to School Clothes without Busting Your Bank Account

Tips for Surviving the Dog Days of Summer

Get Life Jacket Smarter

Timing a Move Right to Save Money

Women Coal Miners in the Powder River Basin + Plus the August Event Calendar SHOP

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High prices are not only reserved for those who buy a new house during the spring and summer. Renters may find spring and summer is also the peak season for rentals. Many apartment managers can attest that the dates between June 2 and August 30 are quite busy in terms of apartment turnover.

While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety. Kindergarteners or children who are riding the bus for the first time should be taught the rules of school bus safety.

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Those families who settled near Gillette and stayed through the hard times are reaping the benefits of their fortitude. While it was not a glamorous life or an easy life, pioneers enjoyed dances, church functions.

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Regardless of one’s personal opinion about the dog days of summer, the often unforgiving climate synonymous with late summer is a considerable safety risk for people of all ages. Temperatures approaching or exceeding the triple digits coupled with intense humidity can be dangerous, and it’s important that men, women and kids emphasize safety as summer winds down.

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330 High Ridge - Great home value in Wright! 3 bedroom, North Hwy 14-16 - 43.72 country acres located just off of 810 West 4th Street - Commercial lot on busy 4th Street. 3 bathroom; full, mostly finished basement. 2,500 sq. ft.; North Hwy 14-16. Electric power line crosses lot. $99,000. 14,000 sq. ft. ½ block from Hwy 59. $69,900. large lot. $124,000.

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Get Life Jacket Smarter

Getting Back To School Clothes Without Busting Your Bank Account

Happy Sister’s Day

Have You Experienced Damaging Wind or Hail From The Recent Storms?

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Laughing Outrageously Out Loud

School Bus Safety Tips

Beauty Faux Pas

Timing a Move Right to Save Money

Tips for Surviving the Dog Days of Summer

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Timing a Move Right to Save Money

Buying a new home is the most expensive purchase a person is likely to make in his or her lifetime. It also can be one of the more stressful. The Employee Relocation Council states that moving is the third most stressful event in life, following death and divorce. But a welltimed move can reduce stress and save money. Moving during certain times of the year can result in considerable savings. Moving during the summer, when children are out of school and the weather is nice, can make a move more manageable. Keep in mind that because late spring and summer are the peak moving seasons, they also tend to be more expensive. Many moving companies and truck rental agencies will charge a premium if you use their services during the summer. Furthermore, crews may change in the summer when students on vacation could fill in for regular, more experienced movers. High prices are not only reserved for those who buy a new house during the spring and summer. Renters may find spring and summer is also the peak season for rentals. Many apartment managers can attest that the dates between June 2 and August 30 are quite

busy in terms of apartment turnover. College students are more likely to move as soon as the academic year ends, and many landlords plan leases to expire in the summer months to ensure that re-renting places will be easier thanks to a flooded apartment market. According to Apartment Wiz, a Houston-based apartment locating service, although there might be greater apartment availability during the warmweather months, it also means greater competition between prospective tenants. That greater competition can drive up prices. But apartments are harder to fill in the fall or at the onset of winter. That’s because many people do not want the hassle of moving once school has started or the weather has chilled. Landlords who are stuck paying utilities and advertising fees for vacant apartments are far more likely to negotiate rent prices, lease terms and even security deposits during the winter in an effort to fill the apartment quickly. People sitting with homes on the market are also more likely to negotiate during cooler months when foot traffic has fizzled out. That can make shopping for a home in the fall advantageous to home buyers.

Here are some other tips to reduce stress and save money when moving into a new home or apartment. • Move mid-week. Weekends are a prime time for truck rentals and moving companies. Pick a Tuesday or a Wednesday to move, and you’re much more likely to find an available moving service (even during peak moving months); you may even be able to negotiate a lower rate. • Pick a mid-month moving date. Many people move at the beginning of the month when leases are up or after mortgage payments are made. Fewer people move in the middle of the month, so you might find more affordable moving deals if you can wait a few extra weeks. • Schedule a fall or winter move, half of all moves occur during one-third of the year -- between the beginning of May and Labor Day. Beat the rush by moving outside of these dates. • Get an early start. Many people underestimate the amount of time it takes to actually move their belongings. Try to schedule a moving company to come very early in the morning to give you ample time to pack up the truck and unpack at your new home. ∑

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Have You Experienced Damaging Wind Or Hail From The Recent Storms? Written and Sponsored by Pro Plus Roofing

Here’s what you need to know! Don’t know if you have damage or not? Have an experienced contractor do an inspection. An experienced contractor can do an inspection and let you know if your home has sustained damage or not. This can be done even before you place a claim with your insurance company. If you’re not sure who to have come inspect your home, call your insurance agent and ask them who they would recommend to do the inspection. Talk to your insurance company. If you do have wind or hail damage, you should contact your insurance company and place a claim. Your insurance company will

Birds Love Fruit

If you want to attract non seed-eating birds into your yard, fruit such as grapes, raisins, cherries, apple and orange halves will attract mocking birds, gray catbirds, orioles, towhees, cedar waxwings, blue birds, tanagers and many more. Use a tray feeder or place on the ground near brush cover. email: birdingbits@cfl.rr.com

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send out an adjuster to review the damage on behalf of the insurance company and prepare an insurance adjustment of the estimated value of repair or replacement. Compare bids with your insurance adjustment. Once you get bids from qualified, licensed contractors, compare them with the adjustment your insurance company gave you. This will help you make sure the bids are apples for apples. If you have questions about what is covered in the bid, talk to the contractor. If you have experienced damage to your home from wind or hail, replacement is important! Your roof and siding are your home’s first line of defense against the elements, making sure they are in good condition protects the unseen structural integrity of your home. Hiring a qualified, licensed contractor will also help insure the work is done right. ∑

Hiring a qualified contractor. • Make sure the contractor is licensed with the city building department. • Make sure the contractor is fully insured and bonded with the city as well. • Ask and check references for the contractor you are considering. • Find out where the contractor you are considering is from.

When hail hits an area, out of state “Storm Chasers” often come in to do repair work. Make sure you are dealing with someone who will still be around when the summer is over. • Remember the CHEAPEST estimate is not always the best way to go. You should base your decision on the contractor who is best qualified and professional, not who is the least expensive.

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School Clothes Without Busting Your Bank Account... Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already stretched-thin budgets. Although children’s wardrobes are added to at various times of the year, the bulk of shopping occurs just before the school year begins. Though clothing can be expensive, families need not bust their budgets when shopping for kids’ clothing. By shopping smart and concentrating on fashion staples, it’s easier to stretch money further. • Spread out purchases. Shopping early allows parents to make the most of sales. Warm weather clothing generally goes on sale in July to make room for new fall lines. Considering the first few months of school still may be warm, shortsleeved shirts will still have utility and are generally less expensive than sweaters and sweatshirts. Staggering purchases also enables parents to develop a clothing allowance each and every month instead of having one large bill at a certain point in the year. Parents can even add to their children’s wardrobes during the holiday season, when clothes tend to get reduced again for holiday sales. • Don’t discount hand-me-downs. It’s trendy to recycle clothing and also to be environmentally conscious by putting items to good use again and again. Aside from you and your wallet, no one will know if your child is wearing a secondhand pair of pants or a brand new pair. Many school moms are anxious to swap clothing with others to lessen their own financial burdens with children’s clothing. Start a clothing swap with a group of friends, and you may find you have more than you need in the way of clothes for the kids. • Take stock of what you already have. How many times have you run

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out to the grocery store for a missing ingredient only to find that very item buried at the back of the pantry? The same thing happens with kids’ clothes. Before taking kids clothes shopping, take inventory of their closets. Have little ones try on clothes to see which items still fit and which can be discarded or donated. Make a list of the items you need to cut down on impulse spending at the store. • Invest in the right high-quality pieces. Spending a fortune for a trendy pair of pants that may end up getting ruined on the playground is not the best way to shop for kids’ clothing. However, investing in a quality pair of shoes that will last much of the year is a good use of resources. Know when to splurge and when it’s okay to shop at the discount store. • Stock up on staples. A straight-leg cut of jeans, some solid colored polo shirts and an A-line dress or skirt are

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some classic foundation pieces for children’s wardrobes. Such items tend to last longer than trendy items that may only last a few months before the next trend arrives. • Learn to layer. Layering items can make pieces look like new by putting them together in different combinations. Layering a summer T-shirt under a fall hoodie gets use out of two different season’s worth of clothes. It also enables kids to be comfortable during unpredictable weather. • Leave it to the kids. Parents often worry about what other parents will think of their own children’s clothing. Children do not typically worry about such things until their preteen or teenage years. You may spend less money on clothing simply because your child has a few favorite shirts and pants he or she wears over and over. That’s less laundry for you and less money you have to spend on new clothes. ∑

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.

Investors, Flippers, & New Homebuyers! This home has opportunities aplenty! Needs some tender loving care & finish work. Fannie Mae home with Special Homepath financing available. Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 for details, this may be your home!

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Just the custom home you have been waiting for!! This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has an open floor plan with large family room, oak hardwood & carpet floors, large 2 car garage, plus a maintenance free exterior & yard! Priced at $274,900. See it today! Extra lot for $40,000. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your viewing of this truly nice property!

Check out this country home on paved county road! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 garages, & geothermal heating/ cooling system for low costs. Lots of trees & bushes!! No covenants. See it today! Priced at $239,900. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for more information.

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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’x30’ garage. Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 to take a look!

Needing extra space? Take a look! One story home with basement. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, sauna room, & tuck under garage. Priced at $240,000. Contact Joyce Browning at 660-5139 for more details & to view this home today.

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Well maintained bi-level home in 4J Subdivision. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & a tuck under 2 car garage. Nice vinyl fencing in front & yard shed in back. Priced at $216,500. For more information, call Leitha Sowder at 680-5340 or Carolanne Clark at 689-0486.

Large price reduction, now $179,000! If you want a large house & are willing to do some repairs, don’t miss this deal! Fannie Mae renovation loan available. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

Nice 2 story home! Good lot with large yard. Privacy fence in back. Unfinished basement to grow into. Priced at $249,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

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.

Very nice home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement, 24’ X 24’ attached garage. Mature landscaped lot, fenced in back and sides. Extra parking, pad, storage shed. Listed at $236,900. Contact Joyce Browning, 660-5139.

Updated & ready for you to move in! 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, finished basement, & fenced for small pet. Priced to sell at $149,900. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

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Located in Wright! Super nice 3 bedroom home with 2 baths. Located on approx. 4 acres. Gas fireplace & central air. Priced at $133,000. For more information, call Chrissy Bunn at 307-349-2018.

Great views from this hillside property! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has 1,404 sq. ft. & is situated on a 2.5 acre lot with a 24’x26’ garage & a 12’x12’ shed. Needs some TLC! Priced at $84,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

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 $359,500. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your viewing!!

Price reduced to $240,000! This fantastic 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 30’ x 40’ garage could be yours! Home has a current USDA RD loan and is eligible for another RD loan 100% financing! Call Carolanne Clark for more information at 689-0486.

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.

Don’t miss this jewel! Like new 3 bedroom. Super master bathroom with garden tub, large shower, & storage everywhere. Open living, dining, kitchen that opens onto an all weather deck & beautiful yard. Large 2 car, insulated, & heated garage. All for $168,500. Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 to see this nice home.

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.

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.

What a Find! Devils Tower location with great privacy at the end of the road. Cedar sided home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large deck in front, full width deck in back, stainless steel appliances, family room with bar, metal roof, 36x36 barn with stalls, & lots of mature pine trees! All on 38 acres! Priced at $379,000. For more information, call 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 $399,900! 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.

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.

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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. 18

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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!!

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Well established business for sale! Bev’s Brew & Health Stop! This is a very diversified business that could even be more so!! Good location in a high traffic area - lots of parking!! For more information, call Lester Clements at 660-0217.

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 $799,000. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your showing!!

Complete remodel! This 2,280 sq. ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths & is situated on 2.5 acres. New roof, siding, upgraded flooring, upgraded appliances & cabinetry in kitchen, plus home has 100% drywall finished. This home is like brand new!! Priced at $169,900 with 30’x30’ parking pad or $184,900 with a 30’x30’ garage, you decide. Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 to see this made over home!

Westover home with excellent landscaping started! Exterior of home being painted for a new fresh look. Open floor plan with great sunroom add on. Priced at $214,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 6891898.

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 home in Sleepy Hollow!! 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.

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Great starter home all on one level. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances. Stick built home in established neighborhood. Priced at $135,000. $3,500 seller paid closing costs. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

Move in ready! Cute 3 bedroom ranch style home located on well maintained lot. Great starter home. Priced at $135,700. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

Don’t let this slip by you! This townhome has been totally redone, from the carpet & vinyl to the maintenance free siding. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, electric forced air heat, central air, & a 1 car garage. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for showings!.

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.

Like new! Large 2 story home at end of cul-de-sac for privacy. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, large living area with gas fireplace, master suite upstairs, & a finished basement. Fannie Mae HomePath financing available. Priced at $397,800. To see this home, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

A rare opportunity & close in!!!! 300 +/- acres, new custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with walkout basement. Another 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, storage building, shop/barn, 3 wells, pond, plus a 640 acre state lease! Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for more information & a showing of this great property!!

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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. Sleepy Hollow! 2 story home with large back yard! Decks on front & back, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings. & a full unfinished basement. Priced at $184,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

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 Information. Priced at $99,900.

Hunter Estates is in the county & eligible for RD loans!

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.

Call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486 or 687-7070.

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 307-660-0217.

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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.

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Amazing Street Painting, Pottery, Picnic & Pizza! to th August 3, 2013 publ e ic Starts at 8 a.m.-All Day AVA Community Art Center welcomes Jennifer Chaparro, amazing 3-D chalk artist from Riviera Beach, Florida! Join us to watch Jennifer create a masterpiece in our parking lot. She will begin her painting at 8 a.m.

Chalk the Walk We provide the chalk, you create your own sidewalk masterpiece! BBQ Pizza Carrello

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August 2 2 Guns The Smurfs 2 The Spectacular Now August 9 Elysium Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Planes We’re the Millers

Pottery Demonstrations Painting Demonstrations Face Painting

Add Your Event, Opening, Concert or Benefit to REAL GOOD TIMES!

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August 16 Kick-Ass 2 Paranoia The Butler Jobs Prince Avalanche Ain’t Them Bodies Saints August 23 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones The World’s End You’re Next The Grandmaster One Direction: This Is Us Getaway Closer Circuit Random May not be Available Nationwide Check a Theater near you for More Details.

Guided walking tours* are offered from June 1 through Labor Day, Tuesday–Saturday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. and Sunday at 2pm only. Closed on Mondays (these tour times are when the animals are most active.) *EVERYONE VISITING MUST BE WITH A GUIDED TOUR* (due to regulations, anyone visiting the sanctuary has to be with a guide) You don’t need to call to reserve a tour time. You just need to show up 10 minutes prior to the tour times.

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Pumpkin Buttes Trip Saturday, August 10, 2013

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum and the Rockpile Museum Association invite you to join them on a field trip to the Pumpkin Buttes on Saturday, August 10th. The Buttes have a fascinating history and have been the site of Native American camps, Bozeman Trail travelers, expeditions, prospectors, outlaws, and homesteaders. Participants will be able to hike around South Butte and the Ruby Bison Kill Site. Denise Tugman of the Pumpkin Buttes chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society will discuss the geology, prehistory, and history of the area Lunch and transportation to the site are provided. While there is no fee, pre-registration is required and space is limited. The bus will leave from the Rockpile Community Center (old Ice Arena) at 8:00 a.m., and will return by 4:30 p.m. Waivers are required of all participants. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. When calling to sign up, participants will be given a list of recommended items to bring on the trip. For more information, please call (307) 682-5723, visit the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page or www.rockpilemuseum.com Campbell County Rockpile Museum 900 W. 2nd Street, Gillette, WY AUGUST 2013

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1652 Pathfinder • $187,000 Great home for the price! Open floor plan & move in ready!

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6 Melicia - Wright • $194,900

Well kept w/ nice landscaping. Move in ready! Great deck and a large back yard to entertain friends. Call/Text Rochelle Murphy for your showing! 307-680-1453.

Country living for under $200,000! Nice, well kept home with central air, all kitchen appliances, and move-in ready!

1012 Clarion • $315,000

13656 B-1 - Rozet • $189,900

Beautiful home near golf course with a view of Keyhole. Completely landscaped backyard w/ sprinkler systems. Nice finished bonus room. Perfect for a vacation home or a nice place to settle down!

Stunning executive home in Westover Hills, close to the golf course. All appliances included! Will seriously consider all other offers.

Enjoy wonderful views of the countryside. Two electrical hookup sites, established well and septic system, 30 x40 shop. Just waiting for your dream home to be built!

1406 Michelle St • $49,900

1482 Adon Rd - Rozet • $187,900 Country property at great price. 20 acres for under $195,000. Large shop space close to house & can be utilized as storage. Call Rochelle your showing today!

208 Campbell - Moorcroft • $179,900

Very nice doublewide in Highview Mobile Home Park. Well cared for and it comes with all appliances except Washer/Dryer. Mobile Home Only

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

This nice home has a huge yard and is newly painted on the inside! Updated appliances in the kitchen and the washer/dryer stays.

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Recently reduced and newly remodeled five (5) bedroom home on corner with 24’x29’ garage. A home with room for everyone at $194,000 - it is The Best Buy!

ZG222/227/327 Commercial Zero-turn Mowers Kubota’s ZG zero-turn commercial mowers are now equipped with Kubota’s very own 22 or 27 HP V-Twin, air-cooled gasoline engines. ZG mowers also feature a high-performance HST transmission that’s easy to maintain. Plus, the standard deluxe suspension seat and spacious operator platform provide unmatched comfort all day long. Available with 48” Stamped and 48”, 54” and 60” Pro Commercial mower decks. Whether the job is large or small, You’re getting Kubota quality at every turn.

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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.

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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!

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For Sale by Owner

1313 Cedar Creek - Gillette

2,388 sq. ft. home built in 2004. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, vaulted ceilings, family room, theatre room, office space. Recent remodel all finished, new interior paint. Fenced yard, sprinkler system, 2 tiered deck, 2 car garage. Close to schools. $259,900. Call 308-760-1667 or 307-299-4612.

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307 Longhorn Ct. - Gillette

4201 Dakota Court - Gillette

3,332 SF home in Western Way Subdivision. Ranch style, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished daylight basement, wet bar, work shop, 2 car garage and sprinkler system. For Appointment, Call 406-231-1807.

SAVE, SAVE, SAVE! Located on a quite culde-sac. 3 bedroom manufactured home with large master bath, open layout inside, fenced back yard and 2 car garage. Appraised at $170,000. Asking $165,000 O.B.O. Call 307-686-5130 to see.

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Duplex on half acre lot in Antelope Valley. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and washer & dryer. Garage. Good rental history. Asking $155,000. Call John at 307-680-6859.

For Sale by Owner

11 Black Bird - Gillette

20 Unzoned Acres off Southern Drive - Gillette

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.

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.

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August sch edu SUNDAY

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28 2013 Campbell Co. Fair 10 am - Trade Show, CC Fair 2 pm - Demo. Derby, CC Fair 3 PM - Art In The Canyon Linda Meyer

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29 2013 Campbell Co. Fair 8 AM - CC Senior Center Golf Scramble & Ball Drop 9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp 4 pM - CC Sale Buyers Dinner

3 PM - Art In The Canyon Becky Grismer

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3 PM - Art In The Canyon - George Bougher

9 AM - CCMH - Succes

10 AM - AVA Wild & C Sculptures w/ Cody Sm

6:30 PM - AVA - Wheel Throwing for Beginners

6:30 PM - AVA- Whee Throwing for Beginner

9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp

9 am - Hands On Pott Summer Camp

3 PM - Art In The Canyon Emily Mattern

6 PM - Girl Scout Kick Information @ Brother

13 2 PM - AVA- Back to Bash!

5:30 pm - Gillette College Tech Center - e2e WYOMING w/ Jerad Stack

3 PM - Art In The Canyon Marion Toillion

9 am - Hands On Pott Summer Camp

3 PM - Art In The Canyon Linda Leach

3 PM - Art In The Canyon Kathy Sigle

9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp

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6 PM - CC Youth Livestock Sale

9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp

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8 AM - AVA - Amazing Street Painting, Pottery, Picnic & Pizza!

11 AM - AVA Just for Girls Garden Party

10 AM - AVA 3D Chalk Painting Workshop

10 am - Trade Show (All Day)

7 pm - Travis Tritt w/ Chancey Williams & the Younger Brothers

10 am - Trade Show

7 pm - CC Fair - PRCA Rodeo

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9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp

CMH - Successful Sitters

10 AM - AVA Wild & Crazy Sculptures w/ Cody Smith

8 AM - CCMH Blood Drive 9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp 10 AM - AVA Wild & Crazy Sculptures w/ Cody Smith 10 AM - AVA - Little Tikes 7 PM - AVA - Bahama Mama Night

7:15 AM - CC Fishing Lake Running With Angels Memorial 5K Walk/Run

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AVA Wild & Crazy s w/ Cody Smith

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6:30 PM - AVA- Wheel Throwing for Beginners

7 pm - Uncorked! - Chris Hall

9 am - Hands On Pottery Summer Camp

rl Scout Kickoff on @ Brothers Coffee

5 PM - Chamber Mixer -North Platte Physical Therapy

7 pm - Uncorked! Sharrie Bowker

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15 6:30 PM - AVA: Surrealism with Laura Chapman

10 AM - AVA - Van Gogh Kiddos 1 PM - AVA: Intro to Watercolor

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5 pm - Free Neighborhood BBQ

10 10 AM - Gates Open at Rumble Ridge Speedway 1 Pm - Races Start - Moorcroft Mud Mafia Mud Drags

16 10 AM - AVA - Little Tikes 6 PM - Metal & Water Exhibition Artist Reception

17 10 AM - Powder River Energy Corporation Annual Meeting 5 PM - Rockpile Ice Arena - Powder River Rousta’ Bout It Betties Roller Derby Bout 6 PM AVA: Cookies & Kahlua

7 PM - Gillette Reproductive Health GLO 5K RUN/WALK

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g n i v i v r r o u f S s Tip r e m f m o u S s y a the Dog D The end of summer can be a bittersweet time of year. To some, summer is the most enjoyable time of year, marked by shorter hours at the office and family vacations. For kids, summer is a time when homework is set aside in favor of rest and relaxation. As enjoyable as summer can be, there are many people who, come the end of August, are glad to see summer nearing its end. People may enjoy cold weather or may simply find their tolerance for high temperatures and humid afternoons is starting to wear thin. Regardless of one’s personal opinion about the dog days of summer, the often unforgiving climate synonymous with late summer is a considerable safety risk for people of all ages. Temperatures approaching or exceeding the triple digits coupled with intense humidity can be dangerous, and it’s important that men, women and kids emphasize safety as summer winds down. • Check seating before sitting down. You don’t have to spend time outdoors to get burned when summer temperatures soar. Something as simple as sitting down on a surface exposed to the sun can cause burns. Before sitting down in a car, on a bench or other surfaces exposed to the heat, check the seats by touching them with your hand. Brief contact with your hand is not likely to result in a burn, and you should be able to gauge whether a seat is safe to sit on or too hot. Parents should always check their children’s car seats before placing youngsters in the car. If seats are too hot, cover them with a towel before sitting down. • Lock car doors at all times. Kids might be more amenable to summer heat than their parents are, but that doesn’t meaning playing outside isn’t a potential threat to youngsters’ health. In addition to more standard precautions like applying sunscreen to youngsters before they go outdoors and ensuring they drink enough water, make sure the doors to all vehicles on your property are locked. Whether they’re seeking a respite from the hot summer sun or 30

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simply playing with friends, kids might climb into cars when mom and dad aren’t looking, and that can put youngsters in precarious positions, especially if the vehicle’s windows are rolled up. Cars can quickly turn into ovens during the late summer swoon, and kids can easily succumb to the heat if they climb into an unattended vehicle on a hot day. Be sure to lock your car doors so kids are not tempted to climb in on hot summer days. • Limit strenuous activities. Adults may find late summer is the ideal time to get outdoors and go for a run or enjoy a little sun-soaked exercise. Some may want to get a little sun or simply enjoy the sensation of sweating off a few pounds as they jog around the neighborhood. But strenuous outdoor activities should be kept to a minimum once the dog days of summer arrive. Heat stroke and dehydration are very real possibilities when adults and kids overextend themselves on hot days, so keep physical activity to a minimum on especially hot days or schedule activities for those times in the day when the temperature is more amenable to activity. • Stay hydrated. Latesummer heat can take a toll on the body, which needs water to stay cool. On days when the summer heat is especially hot, be sure to drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. The body’s cooling system can fail in extreme heat or when conditions outside are especially humid, leaving men, women and children susceptible to dehydration. One way to gauge if you are

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drinking enough water is to look at the color of your urine. If your urine is clear like water, then you’re likely drinking enough water. When urine is a darker color like the color of apple juice, then you likely need to drink more water. Dizziness, an elevated heart rate and nausea are each symptoms of dehydration, particularly on hot days. The end of summer means cooler weather is just around the corner. But end-of-summer heat can be very dangerous, and men, women and children should take precautions so summer’s last heat wave does not take a potentially dangerous toll on them. �

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A majority of women say they spend anywhere from $5 to $15 per month on beauty products, not including skincare products. But are those efforts fruitful? Here are some common beauty faux pas that women likely want to avoid. • Scrubbing skin: Dermatologists say the skin naturally sheds dead cells, so for most people it is unnecessary to use harsh exfoliants or scouring pads to rid the skin of dead cells. In fact, exfoliating the skin too much can cause irritation and excess dryness over time. Try to exfoliate your face and body no more than twice a week, advises the American Board of Dermatology. Even those with oily skin should scale back, as exfoliating too frequently can actually cause oil glands to produce more oil. Use an easy hand when exfoliating to avoid redness. • Failing to clean makeup tools: All of those brushes, wands and applicators need to be routinely washed with a mild cleanser and allowed to air dry. Otherwise, they become harbingers of bacteria and even mold. You can risk infection if you are using a dirty brush near the eyes or nasal passages. Aim to wash cosmetic tools at least once a week if you wear makeup every day. • Poor washing habits: Some women fall into bed at night without washing makeup from their faces. While this is alright once in a while, it may lead to irritation or blemishes over time. Surprisingly, too much washing of the face can be just as bad, especially if you are soaping up in the morning as well. You could be stripping your face of helpful oils at the start of the day, when skin needs added protection from the elements. Stick to washing your face at night so it can naturally restore itself while you sleep. ∑

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Puddling You’ll often see butterflies drinking from shallow puddles. This water has absorbed minerals from the soil beneath it; the butterflies need these minerals to supplement their diet. It’s called “ puddling.” Occasionally they will fly away, return a few seconds later; this may disturb the water, bring the minerals to the surface.

Very Rare Opportunity 10 Hilltop Road Buffalo, WY • $550,000

Beautiful property located adjacent to the city limits on the Southwest corner of Buffalo, WY. Offers great subdivision potential. Extremely well maintained home, several remodels in last 15 years. Mature trees, walk-out basement, oak cabinets & trim, pantry storage, built-ins, downstairs kitchen & family room, some water rights, pasture is pump irrigated, sprinkler on yard. Very rare opportunity!

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School Bus Safety Tips

Each day thousands upon thousands of children board school buses to take them to and from school. Parents and caregivers entrust their children’s wellbeing to the care of school bus drivers and aides. Although parents may worry about school bus accidents, such accidents are few and far between. Danger Zone Though parents may feel buses are most likely to be in accidents while in

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transit, experts advise that children are more likely to get hurt during pickups and drop-offs when they’re in the “danger zone” of the bus. The danger zone is a 10-foot radius around the outside of the bus. Bus drivers and other motorists find kids in the danger zone are more difficult to see, and children can get struck by either the bus or oncoming cars that fail to stop when the bus is picking kids up or dropping them off. Knowing the Safety Rules While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety. Kindergarteners or children who are riding the bus for the first time should be taught the rules of school bus safety. Parents can educate their children (and themselves) about using caution in and around the bus by following these guidelines. • Get to the bus stop 5 to 10 minutes prior to the assigned pickup time. Rushing last-minute can lead to injury, especially if you’re chasing down the bus. • Remain on the sidewalk or grass at the bus stop. Do not step off the curb into the street until the bus has arrived and is completely stopped. • When boarding the bus, go directly

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to a seat and sit down. Buckle up if there are seatbelts on the bus. • Remain seated while the bus is in motion. • Keep voices low so as not to distract the driver. • Keep your head and hands inside of the bus, and never hang out of the window. • Do not throw things on the bus or play rough with friends or classmates. • Keep the aisle clear at all times. • Be careful when getting off the bus. Hold on while going down the stairs. • Only get off at your designated stop unless you have permission to get off elsewhere. • When exiting the bus, walk at least 10 steps past the front of the bus and cross in front where the driver can see you. Do not cross behind the bus. • Wait for the driver to give you a signal that it is safe to cross. Be sure to check that all cars on the road have come to a complete stop. • Get to the sidewalk or off the street as quickly as possible. Parents can arrange to meet with bus drivers so that they will recognize their faces. Adults also can encourage schools to host bus safety courses to further ensure their youngsters are safe. ∑

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I have had a love for art, photography, nature, people and life in general for as long as I can remember! How well I recall my first “instant camera” and all the pictures I took while in my 4-H Club back in western South Dakota where I was raised. Being an empty nester has given me the opportunity to study photography and art in more depth. I like to think I’m following in my children’s footsteps since they both actually studied photography in college. My goal is to capture that image no one has been able to get. I love to wander through areas to see what nature has to offer me and my camera. In my piece “Sumer Lost”, I spent quite a bit of time re-exploring the ranch where I was raised. I looked through my camera lens and saw that part of my life through new eyes. Since moving to Gillette in 1976, I’ve witnessed many changes in Northeastern Wyoming. My photos of this area include “Morning Sunrise” and “Lone Tree” depicting the beautiful landscapes available to us in this area. My husband and I love to hunt; with hunting, comes the gift of walking through the mountains and valleys around Wyoming. In “Frosty Eagle”, I share the solitude of a cool morning with an eagle and the Teton Mountains are my backdrop. I am new to this profession and form of art. I have only recently shared my work outside my family. I appreciate the opportunity AVA has afforded me to share with you as well. I was thrilled at the AVA gala held in January of this year to see one of my photos purchased to help benefit the work AVA does for new artists like me. And so the journey begins… living life to the fullest and providing joy through my Building A Better Community By Enriching Lives Through Art camera lens. - Darla Sisel -

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Repair Instructions Aren’t Always Right

: My cousin often asks me to come over and help with various home-repair projects. The thing is, he isn’t particularly good at these various tasks, particularly plumbing, yet he won’t take advice. He just sticks to the instructions he downloads from the Web. How can I help him be a little more flexible in how he accomplishes jobs? I’m ready to just stop helping him. — Barry in Oklahoma City

: It can be pretty difficult to convince a new DIY’er that the instructions for a project aren’t always exactly right but real-life experience offers variables that written instructions can’t always predict. There’s a lot of ego wrapped up in fixing things yourself, especially when it’s on your own property. So being told you’re wrong about a repair step can be tough to process. Instructions for many repairs are given as general instruction - they don’t address specific brands or models, or the exact problem you’re facing. Take, for example, repairing a dripping faucet. There are plenty of instructions available to fix this problem on the most common types of faucets - there is the basic compression faucet, but there are also ball, disc and cartridge types. And each manufacturer and model has slight differences - sometimes it’s just chrome finish versus brushed steel, but others have unique peculiarities. What if, for example, there’s a problem with a cartridge-type faucet, but when your cousin follows repair directions exactly, the faucet doesn’t work? He’s got to look at other sources or listen to other advice. I’ll give you an example: My mother called a plumber to install a new cartridge-type faucet recently. She used to do this kind of improvement herself, but in the past few years has decided against complex DIY projects. The plumber installed the faucet, but was stumped as it was non-operational. What to do? My mother had already called the manufacturer and learned that the cartridge had to be installed in a specific sequence. Once she convinced the plumber to follow her initial instructions, the faucet worked perfectly. For my mother, tact wasn’t as big of a problem because the plumber was getting paid to do the job. For you, since your cousin is family, convincing him to do a job a bit differently from the instructions may take some work. Be patient, make recommendations calmly (like, “hey, why not try this?”) and don’t threaten to leave if he doesn’t follow your advice. If it’s too stressful to work with your cousin, and giving it one more try didn’t work, then perhaps it’s wiser to just make yourself unavailable for DIY jobs at his place. ∑

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40. Dark brownish black 44. Removed writing 45. Skill in occupation or trade 47. Standard unit of length 48. Indescribably bad 50. ___ Lanka 51. Locution 56. Printing liquid 57. Small travel cases 62. Old Norse poems 63. Mammy’s partner DOWN 1. Scarred face 2. Atomic #89 3. Great Lakes state 4. Tap gently 5. Boxer Muhammad 6. Quilting or spelling 7. Confined condition (abbr.)

8. Expression of sympathy 9. The Show Me State 10. Expunctions 11. Subdivision of a denomination 12. Peace Garden State 13. One who causes death 14. The Keystone state 17. Hawaiian garlands 19. Cologne 20. Large northern deer 21. Montana’s 5th largest city 22. Compound containing NH2 24. Small unit of time (abbr.) 25. Auto 27. Saponaceous 28. Gulf of, in the N.E. Aegean 30. Golf score 31. A disease remedy 32. Dark gemstone 33. More competent 36. Matador 37. Not new 38. Political action committee 39. Microelectromechanical systems (abbr.) 41. Woman’s undergarment 42. Enacted legislation 43. A representation of a person 46. Large casks for liquids 49. Abbr. for 50 across 51. Nursing group 52. Roman god of the underworld 53. Silver 54. Group health plan 55. The 7th Greek letter 58. -__, denotes past 59. Rural delivery 60. Oil company 61. Associated Press

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Green Apple Sorbet

LOOL (Laughing Outrageously Out Loud )

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? A: Frostbite. Q: What did the water say to the boat? A: Nothing, it just waved. Q: What do you get from a pampered cow? A: Spoiled milk. Q: What do you call a song sung in an automobile? A: A cartoon. Q: Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? A: Because then it would be a foot! Q: What did the grape do when it got stepped on? A: It let out a little wine! Q: What’s worse than having a worm in your apple? A: Taking a bite and finding a half of a worm in the apple!

Makes about 1½ pints

Q: How do you turn soup into gold? A: Add twenty four carrots!

2 pounds Granny Smith apples

Q: What did one plate say to the other? A: Dinner’s on me.

(about 5 apples) cored and sliced (unpeeled)

Q: Where does the one legged man work? A: At IHOP.

lemon juice

Q: How do you make a tissue dance? A: Put a little boogey in it!

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed 1 cup water

Q: Why didn’t the orange cross the road? A: It ran out of juice.

3/4 cup sugar

source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/cleanjokes.html

Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

The Weird Days

Toss the apple slices with the juice, slip into a lock-top plastic bag, and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the syrup is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. In a food processor, blend the frozen apples and syrup just until light and fluffy. Serve at once in chilled goblets and garnish with mint sprigs. Or, transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

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National Mustard Day - August 3 Sisters Day - August 4 U.S. Coast Guard Day - August 4 Work Like a Dog Day - August 5 Wiggle Your Toes Day - August 6 National Lighthouse Day - August 7 Book Lover’s Day - August 9 Lazy Day - August 10 National S’mores Day - August 10 Middle Child’s Day - August 12 Left Hander’s Day - August 13 Relaxation Day - now this one’s for me! - August 15 National Tell a Joke Day - August 16 National Thriftshop Day - August 17 Senior Citizen’s Day - August 21 National Dog Day - August 26 Women’s Equality Day - August 26 Just Because Day - August 27 Race Your Mouse Day - but we’re not sure what kind of “mouse” - August 28 Toasted Marshmallow Day - August 30 National Trail Mix Day - August 31

Women Coal Miners of the Powder River Basin

Campbell County Rockpile Museum has opened its newest exhibition titled Women Coal Miners of the Powder River Basin, as of July 9th. Featuring the photographs of Colorado artist Annalise Shingler, this exhibit tells the story of a handful of women miners from Gillette and Campbell County. This display highlights some of the women miners that have made a life of digging coal. Some women are trailblazers that have worked for 30 or more years in mining while others are just beginning their careers. Others are from families with multiple generations working

in the coal mines. With this exhibit the Rockpile Museum hopes to shed some light on the hard work and sacrifice that these miners make to support their families, and provide energy for our state and our nation. Here in the Powder River Basin, women began employment at the coal mines soon after Belle Ayr Mine opened in the early 1970s. At first, the small percentage of women employees were mostly in clerical and administrative positions, but the number of women miners working in production soon increased as the other large mines opened in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Most figures today state that women make up about 20 percent of all production crews in the coal mines of northeast Wyoming. Funding for this exhibit has generously been provided by

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• In 1977, Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Company, made the following regrettable statement: “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” • Gross fact of the day: Half of the bacteria in the human mouth haven’t even been identified yet by science. • The drug Ivermectin is a broadspectrum antiparasitic, used mainly to treat infestations of worms. The people who have been helped by this medication might be surprised to learn that the drug was developed through research spurred by a fungus found growing on the golf shoe of a botanist. • If you’re a centenarian, you might want to consider moving to New Mexico. In that state, there is a law declaring that everyone 100 and older is tax-exempt. • Unless you were around on April 17, 1964, you may not be aware of the hullabaloo caused by the introduction of the Mustang. In Seattle, a truck driver was so distracted by a display of new Mustangs that he crashed his cement truck through the window of the dealership. In Chicago, so many people were trying to crowd into the cars in a showroom that the dealer had to lock all the vehicle doors. A dealer in New Jersey had only one Mustang, so he auctioned it off. The winner of the auction insisted on sleeping in his new car that night, just to make sure nobody else got it before his check cleared. • Arizonans take note: Hunting camels is illegal in your state. • If you’re like the hypothetical average person, your mouth will create 10,000 gallons of saliva over the course of your lifetime. *** Thought for the Day: “A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood.” — General George S. Patton © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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living in yesteryear

“Desolation” Excerpt from Images of America Gillette

~ Mary Kelley ~

Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum

Gillette’s beginning was very typically a western cow town – rough, basic with infrastructure just substantial enough to get by. Its economy was based on ranching primarily. The dry plains were not fertile enough to support much in the way of agriculture, just enough foliage for grazing, often requiring supplemental feed. The Sioux and Crow still called the Great Plains home and the United States government agreed to that in several treaties. However, the demand for additional homesteading land forced the government to relocate the Native Americans to open northeastern Wyoming to land-hungry pioneers. This history of Gillette is really a history of Campbell County because the ranchers, along with the railroad, were the reason Gillette sprang to life and has succeeded over the past 120 years. Many of those families who settled near Gillette and stayed through the hard times are reaping the benefits of their fortitude. While it was not a glamorous life or an easy life, pioneers enjoyed dances, church functions, and just seeing Gillette grow from a cow town to a beautiful city. Recorded expeditions into northern Wyoming began as long ago as 1743 with the De la Venedrye Brothers looking for a passage from Canada to the shores of the Western Seas. The Homestead Act of 1862 granted any United States citizen 160 acres of government land. For the next five years, the homesteader had to live on the land, build a 12x14 dwelling and grow crops. Some took advantage of a loophole caused when those drafting the language failed to specify whether the 12x14 dwelling was to be built in feet or inches. A family poses with their wagon (picture to the right) during their pursuit of a homestead.

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The intent of the Homestead Act was to grant land for farming. While 160 acres may have been sufficient for an eastern farmer, it was simply not enough on the dry plains. Some ranchers filed for a homestead surrounding a water source, and then use of that water source would be denied to other cattle ranchers, effectively closing off the adjacent public land to competition. In the photo at the top, over fifty men, women and children prepare for a round-up on the 4-J ranch around 1900. Nearly all the area of Wyoming was carved from the Territory of Dakota. Congressman William Lawrence introduced a bill H.R. 86 to provide for a “temporary government for the Territory of Lincoln (Wyoming).” on March 25, 1867. The idea of a separate territory did not pass the House until July 22, 1868.

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On the Plains, where natural shelter and visible landmarks were difficult to find, the rockpile served as a significant landmark in Campbell County. The stocktrail ran near the rockpile, so cowboys knew they were almost to the end of the trail when they saw it. In 1891, Robert and George Durley, Frank Murray and Charles T. Weir, employees of the Lincoln Land Co., filed the first Gillette homestead applications on land that surrounded the rockpile.

Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum

Some original homes were made of logs filled in with mud and grass. The roof was made of strips of sod or prairie grass, which was plentiful on the Great Plains where timber was scarce. During the years of the open range, the Powder River country was described in the following cry: “The Powder River, a mile wide, an inch deep, too thick to drink, too thin to plow, an’ where she flows, nobody knows!”

Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum

Ha p p y Si s t e r’s Da y Sister’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August. While it may not seem like it growing up, sisters often become our best friends, sharing inside jokes and life’s secrets only a sister can understand. • “Big sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life.” - Charles M. Schulz • “If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child.” - Linda Sunshine • “Sisters are for sharing laughter and wiping tears.” - Author unknown • “Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.” - Amy Li • “You should never look down on a sister except to pick her up.” - Author unknown • “Sisters never quite forgive each other for what happened when they were five.” - Pam Brown • “More than Santa Claus, your sister knows when you've been bad and good.“ - Linda Sunshine • “In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.” - Author Unknown • “The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.” - Cali Rae Turner • “A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.” - Author unknown • “It was nice growing up with someone like you - someone to lean on, someone to count on... someone to tell on!” - Author Unknown • “A sister is one who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” - Author unknown • “A sister will always notice her sister’s first gray hairs with glee.” - Allison M. Lee • “Sisters may share the same mother and father but appear to come from different families. “ - Author unknown • “I smile because you are my sister. I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!” - Author unknown • “Husbands come and go; children come and eventually they go. Friends grow up and move away. But the one thing that's never lost is your sister." - Gail Sheeny • “Never let an angry sister comb your hair!” - Patricia McCann • “Sometimes you really dig a girl the moment you kiss her. And then you get distracted by her older sister.” - John Sebastian • “We may look old and wise to the outside world. But to each other, we are still in junior school. “ - Charlotte Gray

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To provide a broad range of services which support an individual’s ability to live life independently, to participate in his or her community, and to lead a dignified meaningful life as a senior citizen. ~ Services At Our Senior Center Are Numerous ~ Hot, nutritious meals are served Monday through Friday each week at noon. The Senior Center provides door to door transportation for senior citizens, the disabled and the public. Our buses are wheelchair accessible. Community Based In-Home Services, a non-medical program, provides a variety of services to seniors who are at risk of premature nursing home placement. To mention a few activities, we enjoy: Walking, Yoga and Chair Exercise, Oil Painting, Ceramics, Quilting and crafts, bingo, cards and board games, Senior Singers, informational presentations and musical guests. We have dances, special dinners, and we take day trips. Several Deadwood casino buses pick up and drop off players at our facility. Once older individuals retire and begin to lose their physical agility, it can become easy to fall into a state of mental and physical stagnancy. This is why it is so important for seniors to continue pursuing life-fulfilling activities that challenge their bodies and minds. No matter what age a person is, the lack of meaningful activities can cause fatigue and a general sense of despondency. Seniors are especially susceptible to falling into a poor mental state when their body, mind, and spirit are not fed. The more consistently an elderly individual performs activities, the more agile their body will remain. In addition, these activities will also reduce the risk of cognitive decline. While it is impossible to keep the body going forever, it is possible to increase longevity and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and illness by staying active. In addition, regular activity keeps elderly individuals more mobile, making daily life easier and much more enjoyable. Staying in good physical condition will allow a senior to enjoy the activities they’ve always loved and to perform activities they’ve always wanted to try.

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Businesses & Services Adecco

American National Ins. - Susan Doop

Ariel Apartments

Bank of Gillette

Basin Radio Network

Bear's Dry Cleaning

Big Mountain Homes

Braccettos Salon

Brown Construction

Camelot Pet Castle

Campbell Co. Chamber of Commerce

Campbell County Observer Campco Federal Credit Union CCMH

53 37 32

College Park Townhouses

CSI

Diamond Carpet Care

Dr. John Naugle, DDS

45 29, 49

Family Furniture

Farmer's Union Ins. - Betsy Jones

FCA Country Store

First Interstate Bank

33 31

Gillette Reproductive Health

21, 28

Harry Kimbrough - RE/MAX Profs.

50-52

Heartland Kubota

High Road Healing Room

Highland Property Management

Highmark Landscaping

Home Team Associates

17-19

Iseman Homes

Josh McGrath - ERA Boardwalk

1, 6

Just Stitch’d Up

KLWD – Don Wight

Marshall Jewelry

22, 29

Mary Downs - Pat Avery Real Estate

Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

McKinnon Flooring

Medicap Pharmacy

MidWest Pest Management

Mike Smith Farm Bureau Ins.

Monogramming Plus Silkscreen

Overhead Door Co. of Gillette

Pat Avery Real Estate

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse

Powder River Mfd Homes Classifieds

Powder River Manufactured Homes

Premier Home Mortgage

Prime Rib Restaurant

Pro Plus Roofing

Real Estate Systems Classifieds

Real Estate Systems

Razor City Locksmith

Rimrock Estates

Rory Blankenship - RE/MAX Profs.

Rozet Ranchettes

Sa Wat Dee Thai Massage

Shirley Pettigrew - ERA Boardwalk

Sir Speedy

Steve Laakso - ERA Boardwalk

Summer Robertson - Team Properties

Tami Hinson - RE/MAX Professionals

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Coldwell Banker Smith Brokerage

First National Bank

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Club Energize

ERA Boardwalk Real Estate

McKinnon Flooring

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APARTMENTS & RENTALS

HUMAN RESOURCES

Pet Grooming

Roofing

COLLEGE PARK.......................685-8344 HIGHLAND PROPERTIES............685-8066 SOUTH FORK APARTMENTS.......687-7000

ADECCO...............................686-1124

Audrey’s Grooming..............686-2363 The Mutt Hutt.....................682-8710

New Horizons Roofing.........686-0332

A+ TUNE UP & REPAIR..............682-8400 ALIGNMENT PROS...................687-7610 BIG HORN TIRE.......................682-9411 R&L DETAILING......................686-7079 TIRE RAMA............................685-4755

COUNTY SERVICES

1001 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE

INSURANCE

MOVING

CLEANING SERVICES

ACTION MOTORSPORTS............687-0737 DELUXE HARLEY-DAVIDSON.......687-2001 EASTSIDE MOTORS & RV...........686-1435 STALKUPS RV SUPERSTORE.......682-9600 WYOMING MARINE..................682-7092

203 RICHARDS AVE. - GILLETTE

DINE IN & TAKE OUT PRIME RIB RESTAURANT...........682-2944 POKEY’S BBQ & SMOKEHOUSE......687-7653 408 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE

THE MAIN BAGEL CO................687-1616 STE #170 POWDER Basin SHOPPING CENTER

FINANCIAL SERVICES BANK OF GILLETTE..................685-2702 2900 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE

CAMPCO FCU.........................682-6105 902 E. 3rd Street - Gillette 101 RANCH DRIVE - WRIGHT

FIRST NATIONAL BANK.............686-3330 319 S. Gillette Ave - Gillette 520 Running W Drive - Gillette 2400 S. Douglas HWy- Gillette

REALTORS

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ERA BOARDWALK....................686-9200 HOME TEAM ASSOCIATES......... 687-7070 2800 South 4-J Road - Gillette

LEITHA SOWDER................. 680-5340 DONNA MAE JERRED............ 680-8757 REAL ESTATE SYSTEMS............682-0964 2201 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS..........682-6622 907 E. BOXELDER RD. - GILLETTE

JAMIE MEANS.....................689-4368

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Florists Spring Creek Designs...........682-4003 306 W. Lakeway Road - GILLETTE

HEALTH & WELLNESS Club Energize......................686-7627 HIGH ROAD HEALING ROOMS....... 660-7584 201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 600 - GILLETTE

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HOME CONSTRUCTION HIGHPLAINS BUILDERS............ 257-2352 OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF GILLETTE...686-0029 3208 N. U.S. HWY 14-16 - GILLETTE

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SALONS Braccetto’s........................686-7731 101 E. 2ND ST - GILLETTE

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CHAD’S MOVING.....................696-3932 U-HAUL................................682-4257 U-HAUL................................686-6800

Chores N More LLC...............686-7384 DIAMOND CARPET CARE...........686-0124 Surf ‘N Suds INTERNET LAUNDRY..... 686-9266

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BIG MOUNTAIN HOMES.............687-2006

BETSY JONES FARMERS UNION...682-6520

CC SHERIFF OFFICE.................682-7271 CC PUBLIC HEALTH..................682-7275 CC BUILDING & PLANNING.........682-7275 CCSD BUS BARN.....................682-4179

BEAR’S DRY CLEANING.............685-4455

REAL ESTATE SERVICES BASIN RADIO.........................686-2242 BENNETT ADVERTISING............687-0307

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STORAGE RENTALS Anytime Storage.................. 682-6266 BEar’s Storage.................... 685-4455 S&P Storage........................ 685-8158

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Ralph Palmer 660-9200

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Rod Addison 680-1322

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Shirley Pettigrew 680-9758

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