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• 3 Bed, 2 Bath • New Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops & Tile Flooring • Beautifully Tiled Bathrooms
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Basements Need Not Be Damp & Drab
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Backpack Safety
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Encourage Kids to Read
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805 Wagon Trail • Reduced to $197,900!!
4903 Milton • Reduced to $129,900!!
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6603 Katrina (Sleepy Hollow) Well maintained bi-level with beautiful landscaping. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,800 sq. ft., oversized 2 car garage and sits on a quiet cul-de-sac. Priced to sell quick at $189,900. Call/Text the Steve Laakso Real Estate Team for a tour.
5305 Van Ripper Street (Sleepy Hollow) Pride of ownership shows in this well maintained move in ready home. 5 beds, 3 bath, 2400 sq. ft., 2 car garage, new carpet throughout, hardwood floors, kitchen was beautifully redone and stainless steel appliances. Very nice and a MUST SEE in Sleepy Hollow. $224,900. Call/Text Steve, 680-4956 or Camarae, 660-8237 for a showing.
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Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives.
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Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if you customize the shelving to fit storage containers you use to store everything from shoes to craft items.
REAL Good Times
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Edward Gillette found a shorter route that saved the railroad five miles of track and 30 bridges. When the railroad asked Gillette what he would like as compensation, he asked for a raise in pay . . . he was turned down but said they would name the town after him instead. Thank goodness for Edward Gillette or Gillette would be named “Donkey Town.”
REAL FUNNY Living in Yesteryear
take a peek at local history
Coming Soon to Theaters and Much More!
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To date, we have been able to save & recycle over 620,000 pounds of textiles & books. In 2010, we sent approximately 120,000 pounds of recyclables to Denver. In 2011, we recycled over 200,000 pounds and 2012 we sent over 300,000 lbs of recyclables to Denver. So far this year we are right on track to recycling that same amount!!!
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19 Benjamin Franklin Road - Lot of trees on this 406 Circle Drive - Lovely McCann Heights ranch style 7008 Daredevil Ave. - Hardwood floors and new beautiful 5 acre lot. Large three bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Great condition and lovely yard. 2,100 sq. ft. home carpeting! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, & an unfinished basement. $179,900. manufactured home plus 3 car garage and RV garage. Two including full finished basement. $185,000. home sites. $215,000.
349 Westhills Loop - Lovely townhome. Large, fenced 330 High Ridge - Great home value in Wright! 3 bedroom, 3511 Crestline - Fixer Upper! Four bedroom, 2 bathroom, corner lot. Natural gas heat. Great condition! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom; full, mostly finished basement. 2,500 sq. ft.; 2 car garage. Fenced yard. $112,000. large lot. $124,000. 2 bathroom. $137,500.
North Hwy 14-16 - 43.72 country acres located just off of 41 Prairie - 4.8 acres with garage, large shop and older 810 West 4th Street - Commercial lot on busy 4th Street. North Hwy 14-16. Electric power line crosses lot. $99,000. manufactured home. North of Moorcroft. Priced to sell! 14,000 sq. ft. ½ block from Hwy 59. $69,900. $85,000.
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Encourage Kids to Read
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Get the Most from End-of-Summer Cleanup
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Increase Storage in Tight Spaces
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Kings Saddlery - King Ropes
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Laughing Outrageously Out Loud
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Moms... Cut Costs from the Household Budget
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Picking Up the Pieces
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Campbell Co. Senior Center
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Yesteryear - Gillette
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Moms... Cut Costs from the Household Budget Being a mother is no small task. Whether a woman is a working mother or a stay-at-home mom who manages the household, the responsibilities that come with motherhood are considerable. And according to a new study, many mothers are taking on even more responsibility, one that has a substantial impact on their family. According to a poll from Working Mother magazine and Chase Card Services, 59 percent of working mothers say they are managing household expenses on their own. That’s nearly twice the amount of working mothers who say they co-manage household finances with their spouses. The study polled more than 800 working mothers in December of 2012 and found that just 11 percent of working mothers left the management of household finances entirely up to their spouses. Managing a household’s finances can be a heavy burden, especially for those women who are trusted to do it on their own. One of the riddles many mothers must solve when managing the family finances is where to trim some of the excess from their monthly budgets. There are several ways to do just that without making drastic changes to a family’s lifestyle. • Hang up on your land line. Most adults now have mobile phones, and nowadays even teenagers have their own cell phones. So is the land line really worth it, or is it just a relic from a time long ago that now offers a false sense of security should your cell phone be unable to get service or see its battery drained? More and more households apparently feel a land line is a relic, as the U.S. National Health Information study found that, as of June 2012, 34 percent of households had abandoned their land lines and gone fully wireless. That’s probably because a land line can cost hundreds of dollars per year, a costly expense considering a family cell phone package may already be costing you a thousand dollars if not much, much more. • Go to the gym more often. Many parents find they don’t have the time to go to the gym with any consistency and feel like canceling a gym membership is a practical decision. But is it really? Most likely not, as many men and women respond to canceling their gym memberships by purchasing costly equipment they plan to use at home.
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Such equipment can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars, and chances are the equipment won’t be used enough to make that investment worthwhile. Instead of canceling a gym membership, resolve to go to the gym more often. Doing so gives you a better return on your investment, and your health insurance company might have a reimbursement policy that cuts you and your spouse a check if you visit the gym ‘X’ number of times each year. Such rebates drastically reduce the cost of a gym membership. • Get rid of cable. This cost-cutting measure comes with a caveat, as it is not necessarily as cut and dry as it seems on the surface. Cable or satellite television providers often lament that they’re forced to pay for dozens or even hundreds of channels they never even watch, and that’s a legitimate gripe when considering many families pay as much as $100 per month, if not more, for cable or satellite television service. But in order to save the most from giving up such services, you must make sure your hardware is current. If your plan is to rely on streaming services, you’re going to need a receiver capable of streaming video, a television with HDMI connections and maybe even a
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new wireless router if your current one is a little old and slow. Each of these items can prove rather expensive, and you haven’t even paid for a subscription service like Netflix or Hulu yet. If you already have the hardware to handle this transition, then your savings will be instant. If not, you may have to accept a net loss now with a goal of long-term savings. • End your infatuation with brand names. Brand names are always going to be more expensive, whether you’re buying clothes or groceries. If you aren’t willing to end your relationship with your favorite fashion designers, then at least sever ties with brand names at the grocery store. When buying the items everyone has in their pantry, such as flour and pasta, skip the brand names in favor of store brands. Those extra few dollars you save at the register each shopping trip might not seem like a lot, but they can add up to a considerable amount of money over time, and no one will taste the difference. More and more mothers are taking control of the family finances. When those finances need a little relief, there are many ways to save a few extra dollars without making any drastic changes to the family’s lifestyle. ∑
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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.
Nice townhouse in Westover! This 2 story floor plan makes for a great starter home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, good fenced back yard, & a single car garage. Priced at $126,500. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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.
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!
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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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.
Great unit, on corner lot! Has been newly painted, carpets cleaned, & it is move in ready! All appliances except washer/dryer. Priced at $136,700. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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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.
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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
Nice 2 story home! Good lot with large yard. Privacy fence in back. Unfinished basement to grow into. Upgraded flooring & stainless steel appliances. Priced at $234,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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Joyce Browning Sales Associate 307-660-5139
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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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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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.
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! Priced at $395,000. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757 for details & financials.
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.
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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.
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Great views from this hillside property! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has 1,404 square feet & is situated on a 2.5 acre lot with a 24’x26’ garage & a 12’x12’ shed. Being Sold As Is! Priced at $84,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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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!!
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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.
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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
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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!!
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 $632,500. Call Lester Clements at 660-0217 for your showing!!
Complete remodel! 2,280 sq. ft. home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths situated on 2.5 acres. New roof, siding, upgraded flooring, upgraded appliances & cabinetry in kitchen, plus home has 100% of drywall finished. 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! Newly painted exterior! Open floor plan with great sunroom add on. $199,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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.
Sleepy Hollow! 2 story home with large back yard! Decks on front & back, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, a full unfinished basement, attached double garage, & storage room. Priced at $174,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.
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.
Have payment lower than rent! 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!
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Close to downtown! Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level. 5 bedroom, 2 bath home with updated kitchen, a nice landscaped yard, & lots of parking off alley. Don’t miss this great price of $169,500! Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 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.
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.
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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.
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!!
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.
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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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Increase Storage In Tight Spaces Cozy, quaint homes attract many home buyers and renters. Be it a cottagestyle house or a studio apartment, smaller living spaces often involve getting creative with storage. People live in a smaller homes for a variety of reasons. Some choose to live in a smaller home so they can be right in the thick of things in a city or urban center. Others scale back on living space in an effort to save money. But storage space in small quarters is often at a premium, and thinking creatively is a necessity to keep the home tidy and items out of view. Rainy or chilly days are the perfect times to tackle indoor organization projects. When the outdoors isn't beckoning, you can devote all of your attention to addressing storage issues in your home. To begin, take inventory of what you have, going through your possessions and determining what can stay and what can go. Part with anything you haven't used in quite some time. The next step is to sort items and get organized. Then you can find a place for everything. For example, if you have a dozen bath towels but only one sauce pot, you will need to find more room for linens than kitchen cookware. You may need to borrow space from one area of the home to give to another area. Here are some additional tips to increase space in an otherwise cramped home. When you think creatively, you can maximize storage space even in a small home. ∑
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Take Advantage of Odd Crevices If you have space under a staircase or a spot by a dormer or in an attic eave, use the space to store items. You may need to get creative, such as adding a door and small closet into the staircase, but such spaces make practical storage areas and add character to a home.
Opt for an Armoire Armoires are not exclusive to bedrooms. Armoires can be used in dining spaces or in dens to store items out of sight. An armoire can be used when retrofitted with a pull-out shelf as a laptop desk, storing all office items behind closed doors when not needed.
Improve Storage in the Bathroom Try to choose a vanity that has under-the-sink storage so you will have a place to store some toiletries. Home improvement centers sell cabinets and etageres that can be placed above the toilet tank as a storage space for bathroom items. In the shower, hang a second tension-loaded shower curtain rod on the inside of the shower enclosure that can be used to hold bags of kids bath toys and other toiletries, keeping them off the tub ledges.
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Add Shelves Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves into them. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if you customize the shelving to fit storage containers you use to store everything from shoes to craft items.
Think Vertically When floor space is at a premium, you may need to look up for storage. Frequently used pots and pans can be hung from a decorative rack in your kitchen. Use magnets on jars to store a spice rack on the wall near the stove. Racks above cabinets or on doors can be used to store everything from shoes to jewelry to toiletries. Shelving in children’s rooms can store lesser used toys away from the floor. Empty walls are valuable real estate in a small home, and tall bookshelves can house a number of different things.
Use a Few See-Through Storage Containers Many people find that plastic storage bins are neater and more stackable than boxes. See-through bins enable you to quickly find items so that you are not searching around the house for lost items and creating a bigger mess along the way. Clear storage containers work in the refrigerator, too. You can more easily spot leftovers, and uniform stacking containers free up more room for bulkier items.
Opt for Dual-Purpose Furniture Benches with lids that lift up and sofas that convert into guest beds are just a few of the many ways you can keep a small home neat and increase storage space. An ottoman is a great place to store extra blankets and linens, while a trunk or crate with a sturdy top can be used in lieu of a traditional coffee table to keep books or board games.
Make Use of Space Beneath Bed There likely is ample room to store more things than just dust bunnies beneath your bed. A bed frame with built-in drawers is the perfect place to keep bed linens and out-of-season clothes. Beds can be raised on blocks to create more space underneath for storing rolling plastic containers and even seldom-used suitcases. September 2013
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is a local nonprofit organization in Gillette, WY. Our mission is to assist families with clothing needs and to reduce the volume of clothing ending up in the landfill by collecting and distributing clothing in the community. Our services include children’s clothing swaps, and textiles recycling to support the organizations primary mission. We recycle clothing, textiles and books by sending them to a LB by the lb. recycling center in Denver, CO and therefore keeping the clothing from ending up in Campbell County landfill. This priority helps support our main priority of the organization, which is the free kids clothes swaps. To date, we have been able to save & recycle over 620,000 pounds of textiles & books. In 2010, we sent approximately 120,000 pounds of recyclables to Denver. In 2011, we recycled over 200,000 pounds and 2012 we sent over 300,000 lbs of recyclables to Denver. So far this year we are right on track to recycling that same amount!!! Our organization solely relies on volunteers to help make Campbell County greener. We pick up bags & boxes of textiles from Seconds on 3rd every day between Monday and Saturday. We have many wonderful volunteers that donate their time to picking up and loading them into our storage trailer next to the building. We can ALWAYS use more volunteers who are able to lift bags and boxes weighing about 20-30 pounds. The amount of bags varies greatly each day; sometimes there are 20 bags and in the summer there can be 100 bags daily. This process takes any where from 1/2 hour to 1-1/2 hours a day. If you have a desire to help our environment and community and have one day a week that you could spare less then 1-1/2 hours please contact us to learn how you can help.
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.
The kids' clothing SWAPs are where families can pick out clothing for each child in their family. We plan on holding SWAPs approximately every three months. It takes many volunteers to set up and run the SWAP so we welcome help if you have time to donate. It also takes donations of kids clothes from the community to make these swaps happen. If you have donations that you would like to donate for our next kids clothes swap, please bring them down to Amazingly J & M Family Used Books and Christian Gifts at 107B E. 3rd Street, Gillette, WY or call (307) 299-8320 during the day. If you have a desire to help people or our community and want to give back, please visit www.wypup.org, find us on Facebook, email: wypup@yahoo.com or leave us a message at 307-686-7073.
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Commercial Lot Available in Moorcroft: 1 Acre, No Zoning, ½ Mile Past The Coffee Cup Café. Ready For You to Build Your Shop! $45,000. Call Today For a Map!
804 W. 10th Street - HIDDEN TREASURE!! Wait ‘til you see this unique turn key beauty. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Custom coffee bar and an additional adult bar. Nestled away on a quiet street with plenty of trees and serenity to soothe the stresses of life. The back porch overlooks the shaded back yard. Triple car garage has alley access.
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Adon Road • Rozet 18.9 Acres, Water Well in, Electric & Natural Gas Available. Corner of Night Train & Adon Road. Agent Owned. $98,000.
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9th Annual Community Fun Day
(Saturday, September 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
During the day you can tour the Sanctuary at your own pace, listen to live music, enjoy horse rides, food, family fun, face painting and more. Admission is $5 per person or a $10 wristband which allows in/out access all day and admission to the Eyes of Darkness Tour. (Cash or check only please)
ROLLER DERBY September 14th
Away (Billings, MT) Rousta Bout It Betties vs Billings Roller Derby Dames
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Home Rousta Bout It Betties vs Casper Deadly Ghosts
“Eyes of Darkness” Tour
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October 5th
Home Rousta Bout It Betties vs Billings Roller Derby Dames
Bring your flashlight for a sundown tour of the Sanctuary. Most of the large predators rise with the setting sun, so this is a perfect time to see and hear the animals. Admission is $10 or free with Community Fun Day wristband (Cash or check only please)
October 26th
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.
Admission Prices: $15 - Adults $10 - Seniors $10 - Military ID $10 - College Students $7 - Youth 4-18 Free - Youth 2 and under
Live Music, Dance for Everyone, Free Food While it Lasts!!
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Away (Helena, MT) Rousta Bout It Betties vs Hel’z Belles
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Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary 500 N. Tinton Road Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-2907 • 1-877-761-7754
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September 28, 2013 Cam-Plex Central Pavillion, Gillette, WY 3 PM - 10 PM Meal Starts at 5 PM
50/50 Cash Drawing, Proceeds go to Local Charities, Helping Hands, & One Other Charity to be Chosen.
Also, looking for volunteers to help promote, and musicians to play.
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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.
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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 $192,500 - it is The Best Buy!
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For Rent 1708 Gold Road , Gillette, WY North on Hwy.. 14/16
682-6266
• 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes • 2 ½ Baths • 1 Car Attached Garage • Washer/Dryer in Unit • Corporate Units Available
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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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Duplex - Gillette
251 Westhills Loop - Gillette
Well Maintained Westover Hills Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 & 1/2 bathrooms. Gorgeous view of the golf course & sunsets from either of 2 decks in the small fenced backyard with brick patio. Has gas heat and was recently painted. $117,500. Please Call 307-660-0307.
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1313 Cedar Creek - Gillette
Duplex on half acre lot in Antelope Valley. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and washer & dryer. Garage. Good rental history. Asking $150,000. Call John at 307-680-6859.
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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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and waterproof and capable of stopping water from entering the pores of the wall’s masonry, preventing water damage as a result. When applying waterproofing paint, keep in mind such paint is thicker than house paint, so it will take longer to apply, though its application is just as simple as that of standard house paint. Most waterproofing paints can be applied with a stiff bristle brush or roller, and you simply work the product into the surface of the masonry, filling the texture with the coating. For the best results, apply the first coat with a nylon or polyester bristle brush, while the second coat can be applied with a brush or masonry roller. Two coats are usually sufficient to stop seepage. • Take your measurements. Larger items, such as pool tables and refrigerators, can likely fit into the basement. Homeowners who have used their basement largely for storage should take some measurements before beginning their basement project
Homeowners hoping to spread their wings around the house are increasingly heading downstairs to create more living space. Whether it’s for a home office, a home theater room, a playroom for the kids, or even a laundry room, more and more homeowners are turning their dark, damp and dreary basement into a brighter, more functional space. Though what to do with your basement is up to you, there are certain things every homeowner should consider before converting their basement. • Painting the basement walls will be high on your priority list, but you can’t just use ordinary house paint down there. Standard house paint might not look bad initially, but if your basement ever develops a moisture problem, standard house paint won’t be able to prevent water damage. When painting the walls, use a waterproofing paint such as DRYLOK, which is both decorative
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or buying any big-ticket items. There’s no guarantee that a 70-inch projection screen television or those leather armchairs can fit through the basement doorway. • Brighten things up. Though it might be best to have a darker or less flashy basement if the goal is to create a home theater experience, homeowners opting for a different kind of basement should look to brighten things up. Basements can be somewhat drab, but they don’t have to be. Latex-Base Masonry Waterproofer and DRYLOK Extreme Masonry Waterproofer can be tinted to create a colorful, decorative and moisture-free area that’s perfect for homeowners who want to add some life to their basement while simultaneously protecting it from the elements. What’s more, homeowners who want to insulate, stud the walls and hang drywall can rest easy knowing Masonry Waterproofer is already on the masonry, protecting the basement from any moisture issues that might arise down the road. When it comes to remodeling a basement, homeowners are only limited by their own imaginations. ∑
Very Rare Opportunity 10 Hilltop Road Buffalo, WY • $550,000
An Exhausting Proposition Q: After showering, the bathroom is completely fogged up, even when the exhaust fan is running. What’s the point of having a bathroom exhaust fan if it doesn’t clear the air? A: Good question. If a bathroom exhaust fan doesn’t do the job it’s advertised to do, what’s the point of having one? The exhaust fan serves a good purpose. It draws moist air out of the bathroom, minimizing damage to wallpaper, baseboards, the ceiling and anything else that isn’t sealed against water. However, if a “fog” lingers for more than five minutes after a shower, the fan isn’t doing its job. The problem could be a blocked exhaust duct, an ailing fan motor or a unit that’s not large enough to clear the entire room. In every case, the unit is not pulling enough air out of the bathroom. An exhaust fan should remove as many cubic feet of air each minute as the number of square feet of the bathroom’s floor space. Clean dust and debris from the unit and air ducts. If cleaning the unit doesn’t help, consider replacing it. Switch off the unit at the circuit box, then remove the front grille. Use a circuit tester to make sure no power is coming through the wires attached to the fan motor. Do this by placing one probe of the tester against each connector, then placing the second probe against the grounding screw on the fan housing. Don’t touch the bare wires with your fingers. If the tester glows at any point, go back to the circuit box and turn off the correct switch. Remove the mounting screws and pull the fan out of the wall or ceiling cavity. Disconnect the vent hose and household wiring to free the unit, then set it aside. Next, measure the fan’s wall or ceiling cavity and record it. Measure the square footage of the bathroom, as well. Take those figures and the fan assembly to the homeimprovement store and purchase a fan that works best for the room’s square footage. Make sure the new fan’s exhaust port matches the size of the old exhaust port. Install the new fan in the old cavity, if possible (a larger unit may require you to increase the size of the cavity). Attach the fan housing to the stud or joist, avoiding the nail holes of the old unit. Test the household wiring to make sure the power is off before attempting to connect them to the new unit. Then, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to hook up the wires. Connect the vent hose to the new unit’s exhaust port, replace the grille cover and switch on the power at the circuit box.
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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Sandi Aberle Watercolor is Sandi Aberle’s favorite media to work with because of the magic it produces. She also works with oils, acrylic, graphite pencil, mosaic, ceramics and photography. She attended Black Hills State, studying under Richard Dubois. She also studied with several Wyoming and South Dakota Artists. She has shown her work at AVA Community Art Center in Gillette, WY; West Winds Gallery, Casper, WY; Dahl Fine Arts Center, Kitchen Sink Gallery, Black Hills Gallery, AVA Community Art Center Annual Juried Show and several small galleries in Rapid City and Hill City, SD. Aberle has paintings from Oklahoma City to Dallas, Texas, and across the ocean in London, England. Sandi has been teaching adult and children’s art classes for over five years and was the Executive Director at AVA—Gillette’s Community Art Center, for almost four years. Aberle is a full-time artist focusing on bringing reality and fantasy into focus. Seeing color not as it is, but how it feels.
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Visitors are invited to browse and linger in the Don King Museum located off the Rope Shop. The museum houses over three decades of the King family’s dedication to collecting Western and cowboy memorabilia from all over the world. In addition to the hundreds of saddles that line the walls, the Don King Museum also showcases perfectly preserved wagons, coaches, Indian artifacts, guns, Western tack and original artwork. Sincerely, The Kings
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“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14.27
A Peaceful Day Shelly Goff
ever encountered. A true blessing can be found in this moment. As the cool Every morning we rise and shine. morning breeze flowed past me, the We take the time for morning coffee air was scented so sweetly that I had and possibly a little breakfast while found myself inhaling deeply to catch the scent. It was so perfect I wanted to we race through our daily grind, not stay, but duty called. It was a moment really taking the time to smell the coffee, or the roses. We spend our days I held onto all day and it made for a rushing and managing and rarely remarkable and peaceful day. God seeing the environment that surrounds gives us these serene moments to remind us of his love and to share us. This morning I had a moment to have my coffee on the front porch and with us that love. It is refreshing to know that even on our busiest days, I was pleasantly surprised. I spied several woodpeckers in the grass and we have those moments of calm and a squirrel enjoying the treasure it was peace. If we just stop and realize our devouring. I sat quietly and watched peaceful day was made perfect for us if we just slow down, and receive it. as the hustle and bustle unfolded in the front lawn, it was busy but one of the most peaceful moments I have
For “He who wishes to be well-satisfied with life and see happy days…” 1 Peter 3:10
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• Summertime to schooltime can be quite a transition for some kids. Begin setting a regular routine well before the first day of school. At least a week before (two if you can), have your kids go to bed at a regular time and wake as if they were going to school. Challenge them to complete their morning routine in time to “catch the bus” to a playground breakfast date. — JoAnn • “Packing lunchboxes used to be a pain in our family. But now we take time on the weekend to pre-bag snacks and sides, and decide what kinds of sandwiches we will have for the upcoming week. One person makes the sandwiches, and the kids get to choose their sides and snacks from the prepped choices.” — E.A. in Virginia • When purchasing school supplies, remember that paper, pencils, etc., typically aren’t on sale mid-year, so stocking up is a good idea. Just make sure the deal you’re getting is a good one. Then put those bargains away for distribution later! • “I lay out my school clothes and even my hairbrush and stuff to get ready. I put my shoes and socks by the front door. I am always ready before my sister, and I get to watch TV while she is running around.” — R.G. in Florida • “Pint-size water bottles are great for refilling with milk. The milk boxes at the grocery store are so expensive, and this way I can control how chocolatey the chocolate milk is.” — C.C. in Oregon Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at
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“...Name a Town...” ~ Mary Kelley ~
Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum
Gillette’s wife, Hallie, was the daughter of Wyoming pioneers, the Henry A. Coffeens of Sheridan. The Gillettes had two children, Harriet and Edward. Gillette held several state offices and maintained a private engineering practice in Sheridan, where he died January 3, 1936. Nine months before the railroad was to arrive in Gillette, the railroad had advertised it would be ready to receive stock shipments on August 12, 1891. Early grading, was done by horsePhoto Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum drawn equipment. The railroad made The original settlement in the good on its word and the first train was area that would become Gillette loaded August 12. On August 15, 1891, was a small tent town on Donkey the first mixed train came in bringing Creek, West of present Gillette. This passengers, mail, express and freight. community, known as Donkey Town, When the rails were first laid into was a temporary base camp for survey crews from the Burlington and Missouri Gillette, the railroad was the Burlington and Missouri, later called the Chicago, Railroad who were planning to build Burlington and Quincy or CB&Q. To a line through northeastern Wyoming induce settlers to come to Wyoming, in the late 1880s. Engineer and the Burlington Railroad in 1892 offered surveyor Edward Gillette was in charge to carry passengers from Kansas City, of surveying the area. The original Missouri to Gillette for $2.00. road bed turned South of the Wyodak Dr. Norval Hamilton Baker is the coal mine and followed Donkey Creek first known doctor to have practiced in west toward Wild Horse Creek. When Gillette. He was practicing in Sundance there was sufficient rainfall, Wild when the railroad was building into Horse Creek spilled into the famous Powder River. Edward Gillette (pictured above) found a shorter route that saved the railroad five miles of track and 30 bridges. When the railroad asked Gillette what he would like as compensation, he asked for a raise in pay. They turned down his request for more money but said they would name the town after him instead. Thank goodness for Edward Gillette or Gillette would be named “Donkey Town.” Edward Gillette was a welleducated man, born in 1854 in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University. His work covered hundreds of miles of surveys in Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Photo Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum
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this area. For awhile, he would see his patients in both Sundance (62 miles away) and at a field hospital 25 miles West of Gillette. In 1900, he moved his family to Gillette and practiced here until 1910 when he moved to Sheridan. The Burlington Beanery was a railroad “eating house” located at First Street and Gillette Avenue in the early railroad days. The restaurant closed May 1, 1922 when railroaders were being laid off as the economy declined. Main Street, Gillette, 1891 showed a handful of frame buildings and dirt roads. With the arrival of the railroad, the town boomed almost overnight boasting seven saloons, three dance halls and “a matching contingent of hard-working, fast-living railway construction workers. . . “ W.P. “Peter” Ricketts worked as the foreman for the Western Union Beef Company and later became a prominent rancher when he purchased the Half Circle L. Joining other ranchers like the Keeline family, J.A. Osborne, J.D. Collins and Tom Matthews, Ricketts helped Gillette become one of the largest cattle shipping points in the West.
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Trips and falls on the playground may account for the majority of injuries that send school children to the nurse's office. But backpacks cause their fair share of injuries as well. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are more than 7,300 backpack-related injuries per year. Children routinely carry more than the recommended weight in school backpacks and, compounding the problem, also carry their bags incorrectly. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical agencies recommend that a child's backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of the child's body weight. However, this figure should be adjusted based on a child's fitness level and strength. That means that the average seven-year-old second grader who weighs between 55 and 60 pounds should be carrying no more than 11 to 12 pounds in his or her backpack. A backpack that is too heavy may cause: • Red marks on the shoulders or back from the straps • Tingling or numbness in the arms and back • Changes in posture when wearing the backpack, and pain anywhere in the back.
To compound these problems, which also may include nerve damage resulting from pressure on nerves in the shoulders, children should lighten their loads and carry backpacks correctly. The following tips are some additional ways youngsters can prevent backpack-related injuries. • Carry only necessary items. Children should only carry what is required for that particular school day in their backpacks. If teachers routinely have students carry home many heavy books, parents can consult with the teachers to see if there are other options. • Distribute weight evenly. Items in the backpack should be spread out to distribute the weight across the entire back. Heavier items should be at the bottom of the pack. • Use both straps. Using only one strap shifts the backpack weight to one side, causing the back and shoulders to strain. Many orthopedists have reported treating children with back or shoulder pain as the result of carrying backpacks incorrectly. • Choose the correct backpack size. The size of the backpack should match the scale of the child and should rest evenly in the middle of the child's back. • Lift safely. Children should lift their backpacks by bending their knees and lifting to protect their backs. There are some safety features parents can look for when purchasing backpacks. A padded back reduces pressure on the muscles and can be more comfortable, while compression straps make the backpack more sturdy. Additionally, reflective material on the backpack can make the child more visible to motorists. Use these tips when choosing your child’s backpack this year! ∑
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• It was noted wit, playwright, essayist and poet Oscar Wilde who made the following sage observation: “A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it.” • If you’re heading to the state of Washington with mischief on your mind, you’ll need to keep in mind this state law: “A motorist with criminal intentions (must) stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he (or she) is entering the town.” I’ll bet that one has been really effective in stopping crime. • You might be surprised to learn that only 3 percent of all mammal species actually mate for life. • If you’re an average person having an average dream, it will last about 20 minutes. • It was Irishman Cedric Gibbons who designed the Oscar statuette given to the recipients of the annual Academy Awards. Interestingly, Gibbons moved to Hollywood and worked for MGM as an art director and set designer, and his work earned him 11 of the Oscars that he himself designed. • Those who study such things say that bats always turn to the left when exiting a cave. • You probably think you know that bears love honey — after all, popular culture is full of images of bears going after a hive. The bears do, in fact, eat the honey, but they’re really after the bees, their pupae and their larvae. • There are more than 2,000 species of plants that contain some form of cyanide. • If you are a logophile, you might know that the word “obstreperous” means “noisy and difficult to control.” You probably don’t realize, though, that the noun most likely to follow the word “obstreperous” is “teenager.” But I doubt you’ll be surprised. *** Thought for the Day: “Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.” — T.S. Eliot © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
Get The Most From End-Of-Summer Cleanup Though spring cleaning might have the name recognition, many homeowners spend just as much time cleaning their homes in the fall as they do in the spring. Spring might be the season for clearing out the clutter, but fall is when homeowners prepare their homes for the long winter months ahead.
any household cleaner can kills viruses and bacteria, including the Influenza A2 Virus, Salmonella Choleraesuis, E. coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Oftentimes, viruses such as the flu are spread when an infected resident touches an item in the home and then that item isn’t cleaned, enabling the virus or bacteria to spread to others.
& disinfectant to kill the fungus that creates mold and mildew. The product also has a “fungicidal mildewstat” formulation, which helps prevent regrowth of mold and ensures the home is odor-free in the months ahead. Homeowners can use it to treat garbage cans, basements and rooms where pets spend ample time to ensure that the
“Clean All the Summer Seasonal Items Before Storing Them Away For The Winter” End-of-summer cleaning is essential for homeowners who want to ensure their homes are not only cozy and comfortable, but healthy as well. The following are a few tips homeowners can employ to ensure their home is a welcoming and healthy respite from the winter cold. Clean seasonal items before storing them away. When summer has ended, homeowners must place all the items reminiscent of summer, including the grill, patio furniture and lawn and garden equipment, in storage. A degreaser cleaner can quickly remove a season’s worth of dirt and grime, ensuring those seasonal items are ready to go when spring makes its triumphant and long-awaited return. Get a head start on fighting the flu. Perhaps no winter foe is more formidable than the flu, which can find its way into a home, spreading rapidly among residents, especially if a home has not been adequately cleaned. Almost
Clean out the garage. Cleaning the garage might seem like a project that’s tailor made for spring cleaning, but it’s actually more advantageous to clean the garage in the fall. A garage that’s clear of clutter can be used to safeguard a vehicle from those inevitable winter snowstorms while saving homeowners the hassle of digging their car out of all that ice and snow. What’s more, cleaning the garage at the end of summer creates more room for lawn chairs and other seasonal items that must be stored away before the arrival of winter. Address mold and mildew ahead of time. Winter can trap moisture inside a home, creating an environment that is ideal for the growth of mold and mildew. Mold spores can grow inside a home and compromise the health of a home’s residents, while mildew’s strong odor can make the indoors very unpleasant. As summer ends, homeowners can use a standard cleaner
odor doesn’t overtake the home when the windows are closed for the season. Don’t forget the fireplace. While fireplaces are largely ignored during the summer months, there’s nothing quite like gathering around the fireplace with family and friends once winter weather has arrived. But before burning the season’s first fire, be sure to remove any potential safety hazards that might have accumulated near the fireplace, such as old newspapers or magazines, during those months when the fireplace was not in use. Clean the inside of the fireplace as well, making sure to remove any ash, carbon deposits, creosote buildup, dust, smoke residue, and soot before using the fireplace. Use a recommended fireplace cleaner, it can effectively clean a fireplace within minutes and won’t require any scrubbing or expose homeowners to any harmful fumes or caustic chemicals. ∑
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Encourage Kids to Read Reading can have a profound impact on a child's life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary. A study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to learn a foreign language. That's a significant advantage for children growing up in a world that's increasingly global. But reading has benefits outside the classroom as well. Reading can provide an escape from the daily grind, which is something even today's youngsters can appreciate. Reading also is a great way for kids to relax and unwind while simultaneously giving their brains a workout. While many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it's no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. Parents who want to instill a love of reading
in their children can take steps to ensure their kids don't miss out on the benefits of a good book. • Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice. • Don't be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster's imagination, parents should not be discouraged if kids don't want to read books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary
and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they are reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests. • Get your youngster his or her own library card. Visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if they have their own library card. Kids with their own library card tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they're taking home with them. • Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they're reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension. Parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime. ∑
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Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Answer on page 56
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Businesses & Services Adecco
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Aloha Scuba
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Anytime Storage
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Ariel Ave. Apartments
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Back Shop Pool Hall
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Back to the Rack
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Bank of Gillette
3
Basin Radio Network
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Bear's Dry Cleaning
40
Betsy Jones - Farmer's Union Ins. Big Mountain Homes
4 2
Braccettos Salon
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Brown Construction
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Camelot Pet Castle
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Campbell Co. Chamber of Commerce
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Campbell County Observer Campco Federal Credit Union CCSD Bus Safety CCSD GYM 60
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CCSD Walk
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CCMH - Campbell County Clinics
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Club Energize
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Coldwell Banker Smith Brokerage
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College Park Townhouses CSI Diamond Carpet Care Dr. John Naugle, DDS ERA Boardwalk Real Estate Family Furniture
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FCA Country Store
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First Interstate Bank
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First National Bank
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Gillette Reproductive Health
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Harry Kimbrough - RE/MAX Profs.
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Heartland Kubota
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High Road Healing Room
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Highmark Landscaping
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Home Team Associates
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Iseman Homes
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Just Stitch’d Up
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KLWD – Don Wight
40
Marshall Jewelry
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Mary Downs - Pat Avery Real Estate
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Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
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McKinnon Flooring
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Medicap Pharmacy
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MidWest Pest Management
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Mike Smith Farm Bureau Ins.
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New Life - Matthew West
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New Life - Veggie Tales
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Norwex - Jamie Denson
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Overhead Door Co. of Gillette
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Paula Waetzig - RE/MAX Professionals
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Pat Avery Real Estate Perkins
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Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse
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Powder River Mfd. Homes Classifieds
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Powder River Manufactured Homes Premier Home Mortgage
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Prime Rib Restaurant
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R+R Tech Services
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Razor City Locksmith
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Real Estate Systems Classifieds
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Real Estate Systems
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Rimrock Estates
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Rory Blankenship - RE/MAX Prof.
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Sa Wat Dee Thai Massage
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Shirley Pettigrew - ERA Boardwalk
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Sir Speedy
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Steve Laakso - ERA Boardwalk Summer Robertson - Team Properties Tami Hinson - RE/MAX Professionals The Mutt Hutt
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The Shade Tree
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U-HAUL Dealer
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Upholstery by LaDonna
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Valley View Apartments
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Visionary Communications
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Women’s Resource Center
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Your Hometown Business Directory
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r n w u o t o e Business Y Hom & Services Directory * ALL NUMBERS ARE (307) AREA CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
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
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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
Outdoor Toys
Florists Spring Creek Designs...........682-4003 306 W. Lakeway Road - GILLETTE
HEALTH & WELLNESS 201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 600 - GILLETTE
SYNERGY WEIGHT LOSS CENTER.....670-3463
HOME CONSTRUCTION
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SPECIALTY RETAIL MARSHALL JEWELRY................ 686-6666 MIRACLE ON MAIN................... 682-4207 207 S. GILLETTE AVE. - 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
STORAGE RENTALS Anytime Storage.................. 682-6266 BEar’s Storage.................... 685-4455 S&P Storage........................ 685-8158
TELEPHONE SERVICE STARR COMMUNICATIONS.........682-5106
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Club Energize......................686-7627 HIGH ROAD HEALING ROOMS....... 660-7584
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413 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE
3208 N. U.S. HWY 14-16 - GILLETTE
HOME TEAM ASSOCIATES......... 687-7070
ANSWERS Crossword
SALONS Braccetto’s........................686-7731
600 4-J COURT - GILLETTE
FOUND
LEDGERS PLUS Bookkeeping....682-2411 PREMIER HOME MORTGAGE.......685-3414
HIGHPLAINS BUILDERS............ 257-2352 OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF GILLETTE...686-0029
REALTORS ERA BOARDWALK....................686-9200
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1001 S. DOUGLAS HWY STE. 184
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
201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 900 - GILLETTE
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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AUTO SERVICES
INFORMATION TECH. PROHOOPLA LLC....................670-4927 VISIONARY............................682-1884
300 W. 2ND ST. - GILLETTE
POWDER RIVER ROOFING..........670-2037
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306 S. GILLETTE AVE. - GILLETTE
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V: 2.445 x 2.9575
REAL ESTATE 2 Space : 2.445 x 1.9375
Sherry McGrath 686-9200
Camarae Gaulke 660-8237
Carol Percival 660-3262
Erica Long 670-0342
Jamie Pedersen 680-1239
Ashley McGrath 680-4614
Melissa Sturdevant 307-751-6994
Josh McGrath 680-5064
Shanna Westbrook 660-4573
Ralph Palmer 660-9200
Rod Addison 680-1322
Liz Fisher 257-1059
Sherry Okray 680-7130
Shirley Pettigrew 680-9758
Steve Laakso 680-4956 Jim Hastings 689-9284
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