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A Community & Home News Magazine

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Fall Fix-Ups

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Autumn Family Fun

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Hunting the Best Private Land

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The Woman Behind the Cure

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Prepare Your Yard for Winter

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4950 Hidden Valley (Crestfield Estates) Ready to move into! This home is well maintained and sits on an acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage, central air conditioning, 2,356 sq. ft, and all appliances included! $285,500.

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In 1982, Brinker established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in her sister’s memory. Since its inception, the organization, now called Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has provided funding for basic, clinical and translational breast cancer research projects.

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A Campbell County fair was the dream of L.P. McVay, a homesteader south of Gillette in 1916. He built a school building for his daughters to attend and interested his neighbors in holding a county fair in the school house. Gillette merchants donated prizes; the Gillette City Band performed; races were held and a few hardy souls put on a rodeo for entertainment.

REAL Good Times

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Events Calendar

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Public or Private Land for Hunting? Two hunting options… hunt on public land or travel country roads asking farmers and landowners if you could hunt on their land. Deer, antelope, pheasant or anything else, make sure you have permission in writing to hunt on the land. Public land can hold many deer and antelope. But, it can also hold more hunters. Hunting private land, with the landowner’s permission, seems to allow more game that were less pressured.

Living in Yesteryear

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Coming Soon to Theaters and Much More!

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Rather than buying your pumpkin from the grocery store, where your options may be limited, go straight to the source and pick your future jack-o’-lantern from a nearby pumpkin patch, which will provide a much wider selection. Let your youngsters pick their own pumpkins and then spend the rest of the day carving them at home.

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41 Prairie - 4.8 acres with garage, large shop and older North Hwy 14/16 - 43.72 country acres located just off of 3511 Crestline - Fixer Upper! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 manufactured home. North of Moorcroft. Priced to sell! North Hwy 14/16. Electric power line crosses lot. $99,000. car garage. Fenced yard. $104,000. $85,000

3502 Blue Avenue - Bargain price. 3 bedrooms, 2 349 West Hills Loop Lovely townhome. Large, fenced 3007 Saddle String - Attractive two story home in corner lot. Natural gas heat. Great condition! 3 bedrooms, wonderful condition. 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom, single bathrooms, 2 car garage. $118,000. garage. $148,000. 2 bathrooms. $137,500. ed duc e R e Pric

4307 Tanner - Inviting floor plan with large living room, 200 East Sunset - Very attractive home! Large open floor 19 Benjamin Franklin Road - Lots of trees on this beautiful 5 acre lot. Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home plus dining room and kitchen. Main level laundry. Close to plan; full finished basement. Gorgeous yard. $209,900. 3 car garage and RV garage. Two home sites. $215,000. recreation center. $199,900. Pric ed e Re es duc e r R d c uce e 40 A d Pric

7561 Robin Drive - Large ranch style home with two car 240 Ridgeway Road - “Get away from it all”. 40 acres 21 Gold Buckle Place - Attractive ranch style home with perfectly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, on five fenced acres. 3,800 sq. ft. including unfinished garage and shop. One acre lot. $239,900. 28’x32’ garage and 40’x60’ barn. $244,900. basement. Extra-large 30’x30’ attached garage. $279,900. 8

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Autumn Family Fun

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Fall Fix Ups

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Hunting the Best Private Land

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Jordans

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Laughing Outrageously Out Loud

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Prepare Your Lawn For Winter

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The Woman Behind The Cure

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Kid’s Corner

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New Life - Matthew West Concert

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Women’s Resource Center Fundraising Banquet

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Yesteryear - Gillette

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FREE Kitchen Vent Fan Stops Working Q: The vent fan above my stove no longer runs. The light on the vent hood works fine, just the fan is not operating. How can I fix this? A: Double-check the fuse at the circuit box. This is the easiest and fastest thing to check. If it has tripped, reset the switch. If that isn’t the issue, it’s time to check the unit itself. Turn off power to the vent fan at the circuit box. Remove the fan’s protective grill and filter. Use a flashlight, peer up past the fan blades to see if you can locate a plug that runs from the fan motor to a receptacle inside the fan unit. If you can’t see it, carefully remove the fan bracket by loosening the mounting screws on either side of the housing. Ease the fan and motor out of the housing just a few inches to see how it’s connected. If the fan has a plug from the motor to the receptacle, make sure it is plugged in completely. Inspect the plug cord for fraying or other damage and look at the receptacle as well. Now is a good time to get a look at the fan itself and make sure the blades are undamaged and attached securely. If you can’t see anything wrong, plug the unit in securely, remount the fan and motor, and test the fan by turning the circuit back on and then switching the fan on. If the motor is directly wired to the house wiring, proceed with caution. You will need to use a circuit tester to make sure no power is reaching the unit. Without touching any bare wires, place one probe from your circuit tester into one of the wire connectors. Place the other probe against the grounding screw on the fan unit’s metal housing. If the circuit tester glows, power is still reaching the unit -- don’t do anything until you’ve switched off the correct circuit at the panel. Repeat the test with all the wire connectors. Once you’ve ensured power is not reaching the fan unit, make sure the wiring is not frayed or otherwise damaged. If it is, bring in an electrician to repair the wires and check the entire circuit for unseen problems. If everything looks OK and undamaged, you’ll likely need to replace the fan. Kitchen fans can run around $100 by themselves, and you might have to hunt a bit for replacements for older models. HOME TIP: Clean the kitchen fan’s filter every month by removing it, soaking it in warm soapy water, and cleaning with a soft cloth. Reinstall when it’s completely dry. 10

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FALLPS FIX-U

The do-it-yourselfers know the sweatequity that goes into home improvement projects and can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year. Fall is a great season to work on your house, as the weather is often at its most agreeable once the summer heat has gone and before winter weather arrives. The following are a handful of fallfriendly home improvement projects for homeowners looking to improve their homes. Roof Repair -Whether you’re repairing or replacing the roof, fall is a great time of year to dust off the ladder and get some work done on your roof for a variety of reasons.

First and foremost, fall is ideal for roof work because you won’t have to be up on the roof with the summer heat bearing down on you. This can make the project move along more quickly, which is especially beneficial if you are paying laborers to work on the roof. The fewer hours workers are fixing your roof, the less you will be paying in labor costs. In addition, fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it rain or snow, won’t find their way into your home via leaks. A leaky roof in winter is hard to fix, as the roof surface could be treacherous in the winter and winter winds can make it dangerous to be up on the roof at all. Addressing leaks in the fall can prevent damage to your home’s interior, which can mount up if a leaky roof is not addressed until the following spring. Window Work - When the weather outside gets frightful, poorly insulated windows can allow cold air into the home. That often has a trickle-down effect on finances, forcing you to turn up the thermostat in an attempt to offset the cold air pouring into the home. Whether you need your windows replaced or simply need to patch up any leaks, a proactive approach to leaky or older windows in the fall can save you from unnecessarily high heating bills come the winter. Addressing leaky windows also makes a home more comfortable for its inhabitants. Fall is the ideal time to address a home’s windows because the temperature outside tends to be pleasant. This means you likely won’t have to make much of an effort to offset the elements, and open windows in the fall won’t make your home’s interior very hot or cold like

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they might if you were to tackle the project during the summer or winter. Fixing the Floors - Wood flooring is a hot commodity for many homeowners. But not all flooring can be added to a home at any time of year. That’s because certain types of flooring employ adhesives that need temperatures inside the home to be within a certain range, and that range is often within 70° to 80° F, which makes fall a great time to install such floors. Colder temperatures can make it difficult for the flooring to dry and bond, which will prove problematic down the road. What’s more, many people entertain friends and family come late fall and into the holiday season, and it can be difficult to do so if you are busy installing new flooring. Painting Projects - Painting is another home improvement project that seems tailor-made for fall. A fresh coat of paint or a new color scheme around the house can give a home an entirely new look and feel. But paint can be pungent and the aromas may last if it’s applied at a time of year when it can’t dry while the windows are wide open. Paint fumes inside a home can make the home uninhabitable, but painting at a time of year like the fall, when you can keep the windows open during and after the project, can help air the home out. But interior painting isn’t the only painting project homeowners can tackle in the fall. Many exterior paints are temperature-sensitive and need the temperature outside to be above 40° F. Paint that freezes won’t dry properly, and homeowners might be left with a costly and unsightly mistake on their hands. Fall temperatures tend to be amenable to both interior and exterior painting projects, just be sure to check the weather forecast before making your first brush stroke. ∑


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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.

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

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 $74,000. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

A piece of Gillette history! Remodeled 2 story home built in 1938 is a real charmer! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, 1 car garage, plus jacuzzi tub & remodeled kitchen. Priced at $151,200. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 or Joyce Browning at 660-5139.

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!

Great 2 story home! Large open living area with custom cabinets & stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, & an unfinished basement to grow into. 2 car garage & large privacy fenced yard. Priced at $214,900. For more information, call Kathie Hove at 689-1898.

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.

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.

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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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.

Leitha Sowder Broker/Owner 307-680-5340

Lester Clements Associate Broker 307-660-0217

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

Kathie Hove Associate Broker 307-689-1898

Donna Mae Jerred Associate Broker 307-680-8757

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Great horse property! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with family room addition. All appliances & wood burning stove included. 4.19 acre lot with roping arena & return alley. Barn with 2 stalls & corrals 2/3 around it. Can be subdivided & home put on lower lot, has water & power hook-up. Buyer to pay for hook-ups. Contact Joyce Browning at 660-5139.

Carolanne Clark Sales Associate 307-689-0486 October 2013

Chrissy Bunn Sales Associate 307-349-2018

Tina Power Sales Associate 680-3069

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The Anchor Bar & Landing!! Located in Pine Haven. State of the art kitchen & non-smoking dining area with a great menu! Priced at $395,000. Call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757 for details & financials.

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.

Check out this home in Sleepy Hollow!! This home features a large master bedroom, plus another bedroom, lots of kitchen cabinets, laminate flooring in kitchen & dining area, all appliances including washer/dryer, 2 car garage, shed, patio, & it is all fenced!! Priced to sell at $132,500. See it today with Lester Clements at 660-0217.

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

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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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!!


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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!!

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Cute townhouse! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car garage, & fenced back yard with deck, fire pit, & nice trees. Priced at $144,900. For more information, call Carolanne Clark at 689-0486.

Don’t need a BIG house? Just need a little house? Check out these “sweet” homes!! 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!

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.

Call Kathie Hove at 689-1898 for more details.

Commercial building in Moorcroft! Main building has a 1/2 bath, hardwood floors, new windows, & vinyl siding. There is also an attached 14’x 24’ garage, detached 24’ x 32’ apartment with 3/4 bath. Priced at $79,900. Agent Owned. For more information, call Donna Mae Jerred at 680-8757.

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

Cute townhome! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room with fireplace, single car garage, and private landscaped yard. $124,900.

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.

Move in Ready! 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 940 sq. ft. home on landscaped yard. $135,000.

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!

Pick Your Finishes!!

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

Rare Find In Moorcroft

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

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.

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.

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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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Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors. The following are a handful of activities that are tailor-made for fall.

Raking leaves: While raking leaves might not jump out at you as a great way to spend a nice fall afternoon, families often find raking leaves together soon turns into a fun day in the yard. Build leaf piles and let the kids jump in, and then do it again. When raking, encourage kids to collect some colorful leaves and set them aside. Once the raking is done, you can then enjoy making some homemade crafts with the leaves you and your youngsters just collected. Apple picking: Perhaps no activity is more synonymous with fall than apple picking. Many apple orchards encourage customers to come by and pick their own apples in the fall. Once your family and you have scoured the orchard for the perfect apples, relax with a cup of warm apple cider before returning home to make some homemade apple sauce and, of course, a delicious apple pie.

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Hayride: Hayrides are another fall tradition, and many farms offer relaxing hayrides throughout fall. Younger children who may tire if asked to patrol an apple orchard for apples might find a hayride is more their speed. Some farms may even allow customers to walk the grounds and visit the animals on the premises. Hiking: Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon. Instead, fall temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable, allowing hikers to fully enjoy their often beautiful surroundings.

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Corn maze: Visiting a corn maze is another activity that many people instantly associate with fall. Some farmers transform their cornfields into corn mazes once the temperatures dip, and such mazes can be fun for adults and children alike. Though adolescents can often be trusted to find their way through corn mazes, younger kids should be accompanied by an adult. Pumpkin picking: Much like apple picking is best in fall, so is pumpkin picking. Rather than buying your pumpkin from the grocery store, where your options may be limited, go straight to the source and pick your future jack-o’-lantern from a nearby pumpkin patch, which will provide a much wider selection. Let your youngsters pick their own pumpkins and then spend the rest of the day carving them at home. And don’t forget to save those seeds, which can be roasted over an open flame to make a delicious snack. ∑


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Our grill burns a custom blend of wood we developed ourselves. We believe there are two types of people in the steak business: Those that use an open wood flame, and those that are missing the opportunity for the very best flavor.

Great People

We spend a lot of time trying to find the best of the best, from our management team to our cooks and servers. We love our staff and will always treat them like family!

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After spending seven years planning and executing events at the White House, Jordan Fischer is excited to bring her unique brand of western hospitality to Gillette. At its core, JordansTM is a reflection of the Fischer’s desire to provide great hospitality to a community they describe as “hardworking,” “welcoming,” and “truly special.” Jordan Fischer is committed to creating an unparalleled experience for our guests that is inviting and enjoyable to people from all walks of life, from the high-powered energy executive to the local tradesmen and ranchers.

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It took over 23 months from concept to opening Jordans TM Western Dining. It was entirely designed to be built around Gillette and the area’s history. Eg: the entire theme is “Western Steak House Design”. From the horse hitch-ups on the front of the building, which are all original late 1800’s, to the gas lamps on the outside, which are burning true natural gas. They have numerous Boon & Crocket mounts in the building like a Moose, Mountain Lion, Elk, Big Horn Sheep, and Mule Deer. They have western paintings including several by John Fischer’s brother Pete Fischer. Pete Fischer also has a painting in the President George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and so many beautiful bronzes inside. Jordans TM bar came out of the original “Log Cabin Saloon” in the historic district of Baker City, Oregon. Baker City is located about 125 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho along the old Oregon Trail between the Elkhorn and the Wallowa Mountains. It was known for its gold mining and lumber industries. History says that the town was part of our rugged frontier heritage and was known for its allnight saloons.


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John has more than 30 years experience in the mining, power and primary metals industries; including building several industrial companies which served the energy industries. He has authored and co-authored numerous patents related to leading technology in coalfired power and primary metals pollution control. He serves as the Secretary of Energy on the National Coal Council. also he is on the board of the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business and is Chairman Emeritus. John was inducted in the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, and is the CEO of Breakthrough Energy LLC, a capital investment firm. He is currently involved in energy, foods and other industries. John has been married to Faye Fischer for 38 years and they have two children, Jordan and Baird.

Jordan Fischer - Chief Operating Officer

Mike Hoff was the original owner of the Log Cabin Saloon (pictured above). The saloon was also known as “The Silver Dollar Log Cabin Saloon” and continued until 2010. Jordans TM is now open for lunch, offering a nice selection on their menu, while an award winning chef prepares the dinner menu. They have seating for up to 290 inside and out, and can hold banquets for up to 60 seated in the banquet room. They can configure the rest of the building for larger groups, if needed. There is a room dedicated to the heritage of the railroad industry, the Train Room. Also there is the Fireside Room with a real wood burning fireplace and the Ranchers Room in tribute to the ranching industry. JORDANS TM also supports the Future Farmers of America (FFA) to help sustain our farming and ranching industries. FFA and JORDANS TM together represent the food industry from start to finish.

Jordan Fischer was born in Denver, CO in 1980 and graduated from Colorado State University in 2003. She started volunteering for the Bush 43 White House in her junior year as a press advance representative and after graduation, she was hired into a permanent position at the White House. For the next seven years, she made more trips with President Bush than any other person in the White House. Today Jordan still travels with President George W. Bush and Laura Bush to Africa in support of the Red Ribbon Pink Ribbon initiative. In 2011, when she moved back west, Jordan decided to open a restaurant and settled on Gillette as the perfect community. While her restaurant project was in development; Jordan returned to school and earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson Wales University. She is thrilled to bring a quality dining experience to the town she has grown to love. In addition to owning and operating JORDANS tm, Jordan is involved in numerous civic organizations and boards.

Christopher Hinds - Executive Chef

Chris grew up in and around Austin, Texas with a family that loved to cook and entertain friends. When he wasn’t in the city, he spent summers running free on his father’s farm. Chris quickly developed a passion for creating memorable experiences that connect his guests to farmers and artisans. After earning a bachelors degree in business administration from Austin College in 2007, Chris went on to earn a culinary arts degree from the Culinary Institute of America in 2009. He has worked under multiple renowned chefs in Dallas, New York, and Cape Cod/Nantucket. Most recently, Chris was the head chef at The Brotherhood of Thieves, one of the most celebrated restaurants on Nantucket Island, where he won several accolades from Zagat, the Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror and five awards from the leading publication Cape Cod Life. Chris is married, and he has two daughters, Nora, and Zara, who was born on January 6th. He is very excited to play a key role in Gillette’s most talked-about new restaurant. October 2013

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Duplex - Gillette

11 Black Bird - Gillette

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

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1313 Cedar Creek - Gillette

20 Unzoned Acres off Southern Drive - 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.

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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Local Real Estate Market Synopsis

NOW on DVD

Residential Properties:

Ferocious The Croods This Is The End The Frozen Ground

Annual Total Average Days on Percent of New Expired Year Units Volume Price Market List Price Listings Listings 2012 544 $108,812,787 $200,024 139 97% 934 139 2013 535 $107,165,657 $200,310 137 96% 981 193   Change

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Curse of Chucky Home Run After Earth The Lifeguard Much Ado About Nothing Stuck in Love Static The Hangover Part III The Purge Europa Report The Colony Plush Pacific Rim Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain Maniac The Heat October 22 I Give It A Year The Way, Way Back Standing Up The Internship Dead in Tombstone Before Midnight As Cool As I Am Only God Forgives

by Josh McGrath

Sales and Listings 3rd Quarter 2013

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Residential Real Estate Market Drops Slightly as Commercial Properties’ Average Price is Up

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Residential sales showed a slight decrease in total sales through the 3rd quarter of the year in 2013. However, the market has remained steady really from the beginning of 2012 thru today. We have seen interest rates take the largest jump in 26 years but seem to have leveled off between 4%-4.5%. That certainly has affected sales. The average sales price is up slightly as new construction continues to move along through the building season. This combined with lower days on market certainly make it a great time to sell or buy. This means it is still taking less time to sell. You can see the average list price to sales price is down just a little bit meaning buyers do have a little more leverage in terms of negotiation. The commercial market has seen dramatic increases in sales through the 3rd quarter of 2013. Although the days on market has increased we have seen a large increase in volume as well as increase in total sales.

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This is an indication the overall market in Gillette is healthy and should continue to grow. From the data and numbers, the market in Gillette is healthy and will continue to move in a positive direction. There still is some uncertainty in the energy market. However; combined with increased interest rates, buyers may be a bit hesitant at first but will find this is still a great time to buy in Gillette. As always, so goes energy demand, so goes our market.

Josh McGrath 307-680-5064 www.JoshMcGrath.com 600 4-J Court Gillette, WY 307-686-9200

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1012 Clarion • $299,900

Enjoy wonderful views of the countryside from on top of this property! Two electrical hookup sites, established well and septic system, 30’x40’ shop. This land is just waiting for your dream home to be built! Call Rochelle Murphy @ Real Estate Systems of Gillette, Inc. to schedule a tour of this marvelous property!

Stunning executive home in Westover Hills, close to the golf course. All appliances included! Call Rochelle Murphy at 307-680-1453 for your showing today!

394 Burlap Rd. • Recluse • $224,900

1482 Adon Road • Rozet • $187,900

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

Great country property at an even better price. 20 acres for under $195,000. Large shop space is close to house and can be also utilized as storage or a garage. Call Rochelle at 307-680-1453 for your personal showing today!

43 Ridge Way Road • $235,000

Don’t miss this one of a kind property. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country life in this stick built home on 2 acres. Great views from the 400 SF porch right off the dining room. Master suite, laundry room, kitchen, and living room on the main level! Truly a gem!

98 Nathan Hale Road • $187,900

Beautiful newer home out in Nicholson Little Farms on 2.5 acres. This is a rare find!! Plenty of room to build a garage or shop. This home is truly a blank slate waiting for a family to move in! Call Rochelle Murphy @ Real Estate Systems today for your showing! 307-680-1453

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5301 Tarry Street • $181,000

Well kept home, nice landscaping, and move in ready! Great deck on the back and a large back yard to entertain friends this summer! Call/Text Rochelle Murphy at Real Estate Systems of Gillette, Inc. for your personal showing! 307-680-1453

3604 Triton Ave. • $154,500

Very nice town home and it’s move-in ready! All the appliances are included...even the washer and dryer! Contact Rochelle Murphy today for your private showing! 307-6801453.

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Hunting the Best Private Land

By Marty Prokop

Let’s Face It. Not everyone can own our own hunting ground. So whether you are hunting the big one or wanting to keep the turkey tradition, there are only two options. Hunting heavily used public land or asking landowners if you can hunt their private, less pressured, land. Even land that looks unavailable may be available to you. A recent survey showed 25% of private landowners who posted “No Trespassing” signs on their land would still say “Yes” to allow deer hunters access. Public or Private Land for Hunting? Two hunting options… hunt on public land or travel country roads asking farmers and landowners if you could hunt on their land. Deer, antelope, pheasant or anything else, make sure you have permission in writing to hunt on the land. Public land can hold many deer and antelope. But, it can also hold more hunters. Hunting private land, with the landowner’s permission, seems to allow more game that were less pressured. Getting the Yes If you hear “No”, don’t take it personally. Your knock on the door is the first time this person has seen you. The landowner doesn’t know you. When you hear “No”, thank them and move on. Start in the spring of the year asking permission to deer hunt during the fall. If the landowner has a working farm, wait until after crops are planted and never bother farmers milking cows either. They are busy working. Stop by midday and introduce yourself to begin cultivating a private land deer

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hunting relationship. Ask the farmer if he/she needs a hand. Whether it be cleaning the barn, mowing the yard or baling hay. Offer your help for free. The farmer will ask what you want for helping. Let them know you would like to deer hunt in the fall. Keep in Touch Keep in touch with the landowner regularly. Stop by and say hello once in a while. Visit a while, offer to help with chores or schedule a day to come back to help in the field. Bring the landowner a gift. It’s not a bribe. Grab extras at the local farmer’s market, bring some fresh produce from your own garden or perhaps you’ve caught an extra fish. Bring some to the landowner as a token of friendship. After hunting season, regardless of whether or not the game was harvested from their land or not, bring the landowner some venison. Deer sausage, especially deer summer sausage, goes over very well. All told, most people will never turn down the gift of deer summer sausage. Giving these small gifts - whether it be time, berries or venison sausage and meat - to the landowner it shows you are not just using them to deer hunt. It shows your true appreciation, the trust they show you. And of course you could even send the landowner a Christmas card. Cardinal Rules for Hunting Private Land... Respect the landowner’s property and wishes! If the landowner asks you to deer hunt a certain section, do it. They are asking for a reason. The bottom line is that the reason doesn’t matter. It is what

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the landowner wants! Always leave the land in as good of or better shape than when you arrived to hunt. What does this mean? If you pack it in, take it out with you. Landowners have pride in their land. Most work really hard to make their land what it is. One sure fire way to not get asked back to deer hunt the following year is to leave garbage around your deer hunting stand site. To Gain Permission to Hunt on Private Land. • Build a relationship with the landowner long before deer hunting season opens. • Never take “No” personally. A “No,” in many cases, is simply the landowner wanting to get to know you better. • Offer to help the landowner with some daily chores. • Keep in touch with the landowner on a regular basis • Bring the landowner some steaks, chops and deer sausage at the end of the season. • Send a holiday card and a note of thanks. • Respect the landowner’s property and wishes. So go out and get your “Yes”. Best of Luck with your hunting and land use permission! ∑


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• When I need to dust the ceiling, I don’t have a fancy contraption; I just use my broom. If you have popcorn ceilings, you can rubber-band a feather duster to the end of your broom. Look around your house, and maybe you’ll find a sneaky cleaning purpose for everyday items. — JoAnn • Dirty candles can be cleaned up quickly with a leg of pantyhose. Slip the candle in the hose, rub the outside of the candle and release. • “Rub banana on CDs with scratches. Wipe excess off with a soft towel, and make sure all of the banana is gone before you put it in your player. It usually does the trick for me.” — E. in Maine • You can use a coffee filter to clean the screen of your television. It’s not scratchy, and it’s non-static. Be sure not to press down hard into today’s screens. And use only approved cleaners for your flat-screen and plasma television sets. • “I purchased a medium-size colander with a handle at the dollar store. I have it hanging on a hook in the kids’ bathtub. It’s much easier for them to scoop toys out of the water, and more fun, too, I think.” — A.C. in Nebraska • Need to clean your iron? Scrub the face with salt. Then heat it and run the iron over the salt. I pour the salt on foil for even more heat effect. 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 heresatip@yahoo.com.

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Prepare Your Yard For Winter

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Changing seasons can be tough on a lawn. Always exposed to the elements, lawns can fare especially poorly upon the arrival of winter, a season known for its harsh and unforgiving weather. Even the most perfectly manicured lawn can suffer at the hands of winter weather, causing homeowners to sit idly by and hope spring arrives that much sooner.

But as punishing as winter weather can be on a lawn, homeowners are not without recourse. Much like homeowners can take steps to help their lawns survive sizzling summer heat waves during the warmer months of the year, they also can take steps to help their lawns make it through the often stormy weather synonymous with winter. Don’t procrastinate. Putting off the process of winterizing a lawn can put that lawn in jeopardy. Lawns will turn dormant the closer you get to winter, and they may reject the nutrients found in fertilizer as a result. Those nutrients will prove valuable once spring weather returns, so start the winterization process in early fall so the lawn has sufficient time to absorb nutrients and strengthen itself for the seasons to come. Treat trouble spots. Summer can be even harder on a lawn than winter, especially for those lawns located in regions where heat waves and drought are common. In such instances, certain spots on the lawn seem to be hit harder than others, and those spots should get special attention when winterizing the lawn. Check the soil’s pH levels before fertilizing or applying any treatments. Such a test will reveal which spots need the most attention, and treating trouble spots now will make spring lawn care that much easier.

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Aerate the property. Aerating can help a lawn recover after a long summer and help it survive the potentially harsh months that lie ahead. Aerating, which involves puncturing the soil or removing cores of soil from the ground, can restore a lawn to health by improving its drainage and allowing more water and air to reach the roots of the grass. Aerating also makes it easier for nutrients to penetrate the soil, which encourages a healthier lawn over the long haul. Aerators can be purchased or rented, but homeowners uncomfortable with the process may want to enlist a professional to tackle the job. Parents of small children who spend lots of time in the yard may need to aerate their lawn more than most, as heavy lawn traffic compresses the soil, a potentially harmful process that can be reversed via aeration. Take steps to strengthen the roots. Aerating promotes stronger roots, but homeowners might also want to find a winterizing product with potassium and phosphorous, both of which can strengthen roots. Different types of lawns will respond differently to certain winterizers, so discuss your options with a lawn care professional who can help you find the right fit for your property. Remove debris from the lawn. Debris left on a lawn over the winter can prove very harmful. Piles of debris left scattered around a lawn can suffocate the blades of grass, leading to long-term damage and a potentially unsightly lawn come the spring. In addition, piles of debris might make good homes for organisms that can damage the lawn. As fall moves into winter, periodically remove all debris, including leaves and branches fallen from trees. Make the lawn off-limits once the temperatures dip below freezing. A lawn should be off-limits once the ground freezes. Stepping on grass that has frozen will leave noticeable footprints, and walking on frozen grass can kill the turf. When winter arrives, people should avoid using the lawn as a shortcut into and out of your home and stick to driveways and sidewalks instead.


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Fudge Answers on page 48

Corn

Crossword

Candy

1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla

baking chips (2 cups), melted

2 cans (16 oz each) vanilla

ready-to-spread frosting

1 bag (10 oz) butterscotch chips (1 3/4 cups), melted

Yellow food color Red food color

48 pieces candy corn Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; butter

foil. In large bowl, mix melted vanilla

baking chips and 1 can of the frosting until well blended. Spread 1/3 of mixture evenly in pan.

In another large bowl, mix melted

butterscotch chips and second can of frosting until well blended. Stir in 1/2

teaspoon yellow and 1/2 teaspoon red food color until mixture is orange and well blended. Spread orange mixture over white layer in pan.

If remaining 2/3 of white mixture

has set up, heat in microwavable bowl in microwave on medium-

high for 1 minute until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir

in 1/4 teaspoon yellow food color

until mixture is bright yellow and well blended. Spread over orange layer in pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Use foil to lift candy from pan. Turn

white side up; peel off foil. Cut into 8

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40. Farm animal shelter 41. Oral polio vaccine 44. Chinese fine silk silver 45. Chocolate-colored acidic pulp pod 48. ____ off 49. Hagiographa 50. Manuscripts, abbr. 51. Over the sea DOWN 1. Stare impertinently 2. Address a deity 3. Converts hide into leather 4. Matrimonial response 5. 13th Hebrew letter 6. Dentist’s organization 7. Fleshy fungus caps 8. Kill violently 9. License & passport 10. Refereed 11. Arbor framework 12. Luxuriant dark brown fur 14. Group purchasing protest

17. Insecticide 18. An island group of the S. Pacific 20. A wooden hole plug 23. A purine base found in DNA and RNA 24. Spanish park 25. Atomic #18 26. Married woman 29. And, Latin 30. Cantonese dialect 31. Causing physical hurt 32. Short trips or tasks 35. Small craving 36. Paddled 38. Leuciscus leuciscus’ 40. Parting phrases: good-____ 41. Figure skater Yuka 42. Opera song 43. Create social or emotional ties 44. Opposite of LTM 45. Icahn’s airline 46. Air Reserve base (abbr.) 47. Russian manned space station


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Help the Derby Girls Out...

WANTED: Practice Space Your Roust’a Bout It Betties are asking the community for help.

need a shop large enough for Winter Practice, TIMES : We 3-4 hours, 2 x a week. be 140ft x 80ft & Concrete Floor Required ReQ’s. : Must Electric & Heat would be great!

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Thousands upon thousands of women have battled breast cancer. Some have pulled through the disease, while others succumbed to the disease after a brave fight. Few people who have waged war with breast cancer are better known than Susan Komen, a name many instantly associate with the organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the most widely known, largest and well-funded breast cancer organization in the United States. Susan G. Komen was born Susan Goodman in 1943 in Peoria, Ill. According to her sister, Nancy, Susan was the high school homecoming queen and a college beauty queen. After graduating from college, Goodman returned to her hometown and pursued modeling, eventually marrying her high school sweetheart, Stan. Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 after finding a lump that subsequent testing revealed was cancerous. Komen underwent a procedure called a subcutaneous mastectomy, in which the outside of the breast tissue was left intact, but the interior breast tissue was removed. The doctor who did the procedure assured Komen that she was cured. Despite urging her sister to get a second opinion, Komen was convinced she was safe. But within six months, Komen found another lump under her arm and, by this point, it was evident that the cancer had spread. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic soon determined the cancer had metastasized to her lung and under her arm. Komen underwent several different treatments to slow the progression of the

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cancer, including radiation and intense chemotherapy. However, the cancer continued to spread and eventually her body developed a resistance to most of the medication. During treatment, Komen repeatedly spoke with her sister about her wish to make the entire breast cancer experience and treatments in the hospital more palatable for women, including improving the appearance of waiting rooms and treatment centers, and doing other things to help comfort those who would find themselves in similar situations in the future. Komen lost her battle with breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. By the time of her death, Komen had undergone nine operations and three courses of chemotherapy and radiation. Nancy Goodman Brinker then made it her mission to do everything she could to help end breast cancer and increase awareness of this potentially deadly disease. In 1982, Brinker established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in her sister’s memory. Since its inception, the organization, now called Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has provided funding for basic, clinical and translational breast

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cancer research projects. It also has become instrumental in breast health education and urging women to do self-screening while promoting annual mammograms. Through the years, the foundation has teamed up with many well-known businesses, brands and organizations as part of its fundraising efforts. To date, the organization has invested $750 million in breast cancer research, awarding many thousands of dollars in grants in countries around the world. Through her struggle with breast cancer, Susan Goodman Komen unknowingly inspired an organization that has helped to save the lives of millions.


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50 Waters Drive - You’re just a short distance from outdoor recreational fun! Close to Keyhole and local golf course. Amenities included in this FABULOUS find are an oversized bedroom with walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, skylight, and a large front deck. Warm up this fall next to a pellet stove with a cup of coffee. $164,900.

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LOOL (Laughing Outrageously Out Loud )

Q. Who was the most famous French skeleton? A. Napoleon bone-apart Q. Where do most werewolves live? A. In howllywood

Make Your Own Jerky

Q. Where does a ghost refuel his porche? A. At a ghastly station. Q. What do Italian’s eat on Halloween? A. Fettuccine Afraid-o (ha ha ha) Q. Why did the skeleton go disco dancing? A. to see the boogy man. Q. What do witches use in their hair? A. scare-spray Q. What do you call a little monster’s parents A. mummy and deady Q. What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon. A. sour-puss Q. What do you get when you cross a vampire with the internet? A. blood-thirsty hacker baby Q. What do you get when you cross a pumpkin with a squash? A. a squashed pumpkin pie. Q. Why do ghosts shiver and moan? A. It’s drafty under that sheet.

The Weird Days World Vegetarian Day - October 1 Name Your Car Day - October 2 Techies Day - October 3 National Frappe Day - October 4 International Frugal Fun Day - October 5 Physician Assistant Day - October 6 Bald and Free Day - October 7 American Touch Tag Day - October 8 Curious Events Day - October 9 National Angel Food Cake Day - October 10 Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day - October 11 Moment of Frustration Day - October 12 International Skeptics Day - October 13 National Dessert Day - October 14 White Cane Safety Day - October 15 Bosses Day - October 16 Wear Something Gaudy Day - October 17 No Beard Day - October 18 Evaluate Your Life Day - October 19 Brandied Fruit Day - October 20 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day - October 21 National Nut Day - October 22 National Mole Day - October 23 United Nations Day - October 24 Punk for a Day Day - October 25 Make a Difference Day- neighbors helping neighbors. - October 26 Mother-In-Law Day - October 27 Plush Animal Lover’s Day - October 28 National Frankenstein Day - October 29 Mischief Night - October 30 Increase Your Psychic Powers Day - October 31

4 lb. meat – round steak (or the meat type of your choice)

1 tsp. hot sauce

1 tsp. Italian salad dressing (dry) 1 1/3 tsp. garlic powder

1 1/3 tsp. ground black pepper 1 c. Worcestershire 1 c. soy sauce

4 T. onion powder 2 pinches of salt

Slice meat into 1/4” thick strips

cut across the grain for tenderness (place meat in freezer for 3

minutes to make it easier to slice) and trim all fat.

Combine all ingredients to make

your marinade.

Marinate strips, in a covered

bowl or zip lock bag, in the fridge

for at least 4 hours or up to a day. Place the slices on a baking rack

set over a baking sheet or on foil right on top of the oven racks.

Bake in a 200°F oven until dry,

45 to 90 minutes. Check often,

turning once. Jerky should bend but not break or be too chewy.

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By Samantha Weaver • It was beloved American novelist Pearl S. Buck who made the following sage observation: “Nothing is less reliable than a machine. It is difficult not to wonder whether that combination of elements which produces a machine for labor does not create also a soul of sorts, a dull resentful metallic will, which can rebel at times.” • You might be surprised to learn that Spanish moss is not actually a moss; it’s a cousin of the pineapple. • The last country in the world to get telephones was the South Asian nation of Bhutan, and both television and the Internet were banned there until 1999. Incidentally, Bhutan also is the only nation in the world in which the well-being of the citizens is so important that the government measures the country’s Gross National Happiness. • Those who study such things say that whale songs rhyme. • This is probably the time of year when you’re most likely to see examples of didaskaleinophobia in action — that’s a fear of going to school. • If you’re like 98 percent of Americans, you think you’re a better driver than everyone else on the road. • The next time you make a family trip to Yellowstone National Park, keep in mind that as you walk through the seemingly peaceful scenery and view the iconic geysers, you’re actually walking on top of a supervolcano. Just 5 miles beneath the surface is a giant magma chamber, 37 miles long and 25 miles wide. • It’s traditional in Germany to shatter lots of dishes before a couple gets married. The couple, of course, has to work together to clean up the mess. *** Thought for the Day: “For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of thenot-worth-knowing.” — Henry Louis Mencken 42

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living in yesteryear

Alll Photos Courtesy of Campbell County Rockpile Museum Excerpt from Images of America Gillette

“Not Just a Cow Town”

~ Mary Kelley ~

Wyoming had 14 counties when Campbell County was formed by the Eleventh Wyoming Legislature along with Goshen, Hot Springs, Lincoln, Niobrara, Platte and Washakie counties. It was named for two Campbells: Robert Campbell who was with Ashley’s expedition in this part of the country from 1825 to 1835; and also John A. Campbell, the first Territorial Governor. Lew G. Butler (Left) was the first Sheriff of Campbell County from 1913 to 1914. He hailed from Omaha, working as a bronco buster and cowboy. He knew the West better than most, having trailed cattle from the Gulf of Mexico to the “British Possessions.” Lew retired to California after having spent forty years bucking the winters of Wyoming. Following several years of ranching, Alexander Bright Maycock and his brother Joseph Michael Maycock started Stockman’s Bank on January 7, 1907. The Maycock brothers together with William R. Wright, John A. Allison and N. W. Chassell put their own money together to total the $10,000 minimum capital required by state law to become a new bank. The bank was in business until 1987.

Alex Maycock (left) and M.R. Hunter (right) pictured above, are in a relaxed pose inside Stockman’s Bank around 1907. Alex was elected in 1941 to a two-year term as Campbell County’s representative in the state legislature and in 1943 was chosen to be the county representative of the state senate until 1947. Joe Maycock built 44

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the house on the corner of Ross and 4th Street in 1910 but preferred life on the ranch 25 miles west of Gillette. William Underwood worked as a carpenter, blacksmith, barber and in the livery barn. When he ordered lumber to finish building a school in 1892, he found himself in the lumber business. Underwood Lumber built the first addition on the Goings Hotel; the building for the Bank of Gillette; and several other buildings in early Gillette. The Bank of Gillette started in 1902 making it Gillette’s first organized bank. It occupied a small frame building downtown until 1920 when “Gillette’s million dollar bank” was built. Edelman Drug Store occupied this building as of June 1935. The Edelman family still owns this impressive building today which houses Pat’s Hallmark at the corner of

Second Street and Gillette Avenue. The Keeline family started with George Frederick Keeline, a native of Germany who came to Wyoming in 1874. His sons, grandsons and nephews continued ranching operations in Campbell and Weston Counties using brands such as “Hogeye”, “Flying Circle” and “TY” – one of the oldest brands in the state. The Keelines ran both cattle and sheep. The hard winter of 1911 meant losses of 22,000 sheep in just the Keeline ranches. In 1918, William O. “Bill” and Willa Mae Bishop ran several thousand sheep, two hundred head of horses and thirty seven Hereford cows. Many

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ranchers tried raising more than one type of livestock. Sheep were popular with some because of the two possible income sources – wool and meat. By 1943, the Bishop ranch was an allcattle operation.

Hamilton “Hamp” Smith built a livery barn at Second Street and Kendrick Avenue, later selling it to Simon P. Hardy. In 1926 the Saunders family bought it and turned it into a lumber yard. Saunders Lumber Company was started November 1, 1921 when the W.B. Saunders family moved here from Billings, Montana. In those early days at Christmas, the company gave every widow in Gillette a pick-up load of kindling, split and ready for use. A Campbell County fair was the dream of L.P. McVay, a homesteader south of Gillette in 1916. He built a school building for his daughters to attend and interested his neighbors in holding a county fair in the school house. Gillette merchants donated prizes; the Gillette City Band performed; races were held and a few hardy souls put on a rodeo for entertainment.

The County Fair outgrew its little school house south of Gillette in just a few years. It was then moved to the Savageton Hall and finally to Gillette where there was a large piece of land just east of the Rockpile. People watched the fair activities and rodeos from the Rockpile for many years.


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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 48

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Aloha Scuba

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Anytime Storage

24

Ariel Apartments

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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

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Betsy Jones - Farmer's Union Ins.

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Big Mountain Homes

2

Brown Construction

4

Camelot Pet Castle

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Campbell Co. Chamber of Commerce

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Campbell County Observer Campco Federal Credit Union CCSD GYM 60

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CCMH - Campbell County Clinics

14

Club Energize

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College Park Townhouses

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CSI

14

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 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

4

Home Team Associates

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Iseman Homes

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Josh McGrath - ERA Boardwalk

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Just Stitch’d Up

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KLWD – Don Wight

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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.

3

Overhead Door Co. of Gillette

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Paula Waetzig - RE/MAX Professionals

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Pat Avery Real Estate

8

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse

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Powder River Mfd. Homes Classifieds

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Powder River Manufactured Homes

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Premier Home Mortgage

2

Prime Rib Restaurant

4

R + R Tech Services

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Real Estate Systems Classifieds

24

Real Estate Systems

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Rimrock Estates

10

Rory Blankenship - RE/MAX Prof.

19

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

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91.9 FM 89.3 FM

CSN Radio

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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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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

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

Outdoor Toys

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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LEDGERS PLUS Bookkeeping....682-2411 PREMIER HOME MORTGAGE.......685-3414 413 S. DOUGLAS HWY - GILLETTE

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS Club Energize......................686-7627 HIGH ROAD HEALING ROOMS....... 660-7584

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201 W. LAKEWAY SUITE 600 - GILLETTE

SYNERGY WEIGHT LOSS CENTER.....670-3463

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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300 W. 2ND ST. - GILLETTE

POWDER RIVER ROOFING..........670-2037

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

SPECIALTY RETAIL MARSHALL JEWELRY................ 686-6666 MIRACLE ON MAIN................... 682-4207 207 S. GILLETTE AVE. - GILLETTE

600 4-J COURT - GILLETTE

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305 W. LAKEWAY RD. - GILLETTE

• MODULAR SYSTEMS BUILT HOMES •

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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