Casper Oct. 8, 2009

October 8 - 14, 2009 Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY

Published and Distributed Weekly by Alimon Publishing, LLC • www.tidbitswyoming.com • [email protected] • 307-473-8661

October 8 - 14, 2009 Issue #334

www.autocreditfast.com

Specializing in:

Repos, Charge Offs

& Tax Liens

Call Today

To Start Your

Pre-Approval

1-866-215-1435 ph.1-800-839-6752 hotline

Low On Cash &Need It Fast?

Your Alternative Banking Option

Payday Advance Loans • Check CashingTitle Loans • Prepaid Debit CardsNotary Services • Copies & FaxesWestern Union Agent • On-line Application

4070 Plaza Drive #104 • Casper, WY 82604

307-473-4666 • www.e-zcash.org

Low On Cash &Need It Fast?

Locally owned& operated

Wyomings Largest Replacement Window Store

Stop by & visit our NEW SHOW ROOM! 5150 Reserve Drive, Evansville WY 82636

307.472.3300 - www.rmwds.com

• Free Estimates• Installation

available

Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY October 8 - 14, 2009


answers on page 7


• On Oct. 20, 1774, the First Continental Congress creates the Continental Association, whichcalls for a complete ban on all trade between America and Great Britain of all goods, wares ormerchandise. It was one of the first acts of Congress behind which every colony firmly stood.

• On Oct. 22, 1797, the first parachute jump of note is made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin froma hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris. As he failed to include an air vent at the top of theprototype, Garnerin oscillated wildly in his descent, and he landed shaken but unhurt.

• On Oct. 24, 1861, workers of the Western Union Telegraph Company link the nation’s east-ern and western telegraph networks, completing the first transcontinental line. The obstaclesto building the line were huge. Among other things, Sioux warriors had cut a completed partof the line and took a long section of wire for making bracelets.

• On Oct. 19, 1931, David Cornwell, later known as spy novelist John le Carre, is born inPoole, England. He joined the British Foreign Service in 1959. His 1986 book, “A PerfectSpy,” was the first of his novels notsubmitted to the British governmentfor approval and possible censor-ship, given his former intelligencestatus.

• On Oct. 25, 1944, during the Battleof the Leyte Gulf, the Japanese de-ploy kamikaze (“divine wind”) sui-cide bombers against American war-ships for the first time. More than1,321 Japanese aircraft crash-divedtheir planes into Allied warships dur-ing the war.

• On Oct. 21, 1962, Chubby Checkersings his 1960 No. 1 hit, “TheTwist,” on Ed Sullivan’s varietyshow. His appearance boosted salesof the record, and in January thesong hit No. 1 again, making “TheTwist” the only record ever to topthe charts twice.

• On Oct. 23, 1989, 23 people die ina series of explosions sparked by anethylene leak at the Phillips Petro-leum Company factory in Pasadena,Texas. A subsequent investigationfound that the Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA)had not done a comprehensive in-spection of the plant since 1975.

© 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.


ADOPTIONA BEAUTIFUL FINANCIALLY

secure home filled with LOVEmusic & laughter, stay homemom & doting dad yearn forbaby. Expenses paid. Ned &Stephanie. 1-800-816-8424

ADOPT: AFFECTIONATE

Creative professionals yearn tobe loving Dad and Full-timeMom to 1st baby. Brian andJeanne. Expenses paid. 1-800-237-4116 pin00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AMPUTEE SUPPORT

GROUP Every first Thursday ofthe month at Elk Horn ValleyRehab Hospital, 5712 E. 2NDSt, at 6:30pm. For moreinformation contact Jo 235-8825, Allen 259-0922 or Nancy258-5258.

HELP WANTEDSELL AVON? Stop by theNEW AVON office (not a store)if you want a new brochure,SELL or Fundraise. 1900 E 1stStreet OPEN Mon - Weds 12-6pm or by Appt 307-702-2866

OPPORTUNITIESCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

available with FarmersInsurance Group.www.farmersagent.com

BECOMING A SHAKLEE

distributor has helped me incountless ways. If you areinterested in becominghealthier, and wealthier, it’sworth checking into! Don’t walkpast YOUR fortune. E-mail meyour contact info:[email protected]

FURNITUREAMISH LOG BED withPillowtop Mattress Set: BRANDNEW, still in factory plastic.Retail $1495. Will sacrifice for$690. Call 473-2400.

AMISH LOG FURNITURE

TRUCKLOAD SALE!!! Beds,Dressers, Nightstands,Bookcases and More.... Hugesavings while supplies last. Call797-1543.

FULL PILLOWTOP

MATTRESS Set: BRAND NEW,stil in factory plastic. Retail$450. Will sacrifice for $225.Call 797-1543

KING PILLOWTOP

MATTRESS Set: BRAND NEW,still in factory plastic. Retail$700. Will sacrifice for $380.Call 797-1543

OFFICE FURNITURE for sale.2 Solid Oak Desks, 6 monthsold, $200 each. Call 259-3428.

QUEEN PILLOWTOP

MATTRESS Set: BRAND NEW,still in factory plastic. Retail$500. Will sacrifice for $279.Call 797-1543

ROCKER RECLINER, BRANDNEW, Overstuffed. Retail $650.Will sacrifice for $398. Call 797-1543

MISC.

BUY VIAGRA, Cialis, Levitra,Propecia and other medicationsbelow wholesale prices. Call: 1-866-506-8676. Over 70%s a v i n g s .www.fastmedonline.com

FREE DIRECTV’S BESTPACKAGE 5 months! 265+Channels + Movies with NFLSunday Ticket Order! No startcosts. Free DVR/HD Upgrade!Other packages from $29.99.Details call DirectStarTV. 1-800-306-1953

FREE DIRECTV’S FREEDIRECTV’S BEST PACKAGE 5months! 265+ Channels +Movies with NFL Sunday TicketOrder! No start costs. FreeDVR/HD Upgrade! Otherpackages from $29.99. Detailscall DirectStarTV. 1-800-973-9027

WANT TO Purchase mineralsand other oil/gas interest. Senddetails to: P. O. Box 13557,Denver, CO 80201

ANTIQUES

I WANT TO BUYAntiques, Collectables andCoins. Call Bruce Smith at 234-6663

BUSINESS

SERVICESDOES YOUR ELDERLY needassistance’Available part-timefor light housekeeping,grocery trips, meal preparation.Transport for errands, doctorvisits, shopping. Reasonablerates, seniors my specialty. Ask for Chrissy ph.# 266-0736

HOME

SERVICESREMODELING, PAINTING,

Carpentry. Kitchen & Bathremodels. Trim work. Greatprices. Fast, Clean andDependable. Call Shane @307.370.0742

FOR LEASE.Business Space. For moreinformation call 262-7421.

Ask for Sheryl.2 bdrm house or

commerical for lease. Call 262-7421

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS

BUILDINGS

FOR LEASE

VANS


PuzzleAnswers

answers on page 7

answers on page 7answers on page 7

455 Thelma Dr. • 265-69283920 S. Poplar • 234-4241

Sponsored by


Q: With the news that Heather Locklear is re-turning to “Melrose Place” to join former co-starsLaura Leighton, Thomas Calabro, Josie Bissett andDaphne Zuniga, is there any chance the producerscan lure any of the other former “Melrose” resi-dents back? — Kathy D., Myrtle Beach, S.C.

A: When I spoke recently with Courtney Thorne-Smith, who was promoting her new Lifetime Tele-vision movie “Sorority Wars,” I asked her if she’dconsider returning to “Melrose.” Courtney replied:“I would totally consider it. The timing is not rightfor me now, but I do watch it. I think they are do-ing a great job, and I definitely would consider itfor the future. It’s just not right for me right now.If they do something where we are all there, I’dlove to do it because I’d love to see everybody.That would be really fun.”

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Trees • Shrubs

Rocks • Mulch

• Shrub Sheering • Dirt Work• Yard Clean Up - Spring & Fall• Retaining Walls • Mulch & Top Soil• Pavestone Installation• Irrigation Systems • Snow Removal• Mowing & Edging • Concrete Work• Sod Installation & Removal• Maintenance

307-266-9999 • 307-797-0563

FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

No Job Too Bigor Too Small

• • •Q: Will the TV series

“Life” be back on thisseason? — Glenda F., viae-mail

A: NBC announced inMay that “Life” wouldnot be back for a thirdseason. The show re-ceived critical praise andpretty good overall rat-ings, however, NBC hadto cut a lot of shows to make room for “The Jay LenoShow,” which airs five nights a week in the 10 p.m.slot. You can catch “Life” star Damian Lewis in twoupcoming feature films: “Your Highness,” which willbe released in October 2010 and also stars ZooeyDeschanel, Natalie Portman and James Franco; and“Love and Virtue,” which will be released sometimein 2010 and also stars John Malkovich, Jonathan RhysMeyers, Peter O’Toole and Daryl Hannah.

• • •Q: I love how the new “90210” has

been transforming into a fun, silly andsexy hour of soapy television. Can yougive me any scoop on what we can ex-pect this season? — Bree F., Altoona,Pa.

A: According to star AnnaLynneMcCord, Naomi’s feud with Annie willcontinue well into episode 10. However,Naomi finally learns that her sister, Jen,isn’t really on her side, and she switchesthe object of her wrath to Jen. Also, onthe old-school front, Jennie Garth postedon her Twitter page: “Things aren’tlooking good for Jackie Taylor. Actu-ally filming on original 90210 stages!Weird!”

• • •Q: Is it true that another “Scream” movie is in

the works? — A Reader, via e-mailA: Prepare to be scared for a fourth time, as

“Scream 4” is set to go into production in spring2010. Neve Campbell will reprise her role of SydneyPrescott, with Courtney Cox and David Arquettesigned up as well. There is no word yet on what thelatest installment will be about, but you can bet pro-ducer Bob Weinstein is hoping the “Scream” box-office magic hasn’t faded. “Scream” and “Scream2” each grossed more than $100 million at the U.S.box office, with “Scream 3” making $89 million.

Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her [email protected]. For more news and extended inter-views, visit www.celebrityextraonline.com and twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra.



October 8 - 14, 2009

A.J. Allmendinger is hardly alone. Everydriver who migrated into the NASCAR SprintCup Series from IndyCar, ChampCar and/orFormula One has faced difficulties, oft times un-anticipated, in moving to stock cars.

The one greatsuccess story so far is Juan Pablo Montoya, who made theChase in his third try.

But Allmendinger, 27, is getting better, and in markedcontrast to many others, also is still around.

The driver of the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 44Dodge, Allmendinger, from Los Gatos, Calif., finished sev-enth in the recent AAA 400 at Dover International Speed-way. It was his fifth top-10 finish of the year, and it movedhim up two spots to 24th place in the Sprint Cup pointstandings. Prior to this season, Allmendinger had only twotop-10 finishes in 66 tries.

“I come to the track every weekend trying to be as com-petitive as I can and win races,” he said earlier this year.“It doesn’t matter if you’re third or 33rd in points, youhave the same objective every weekend, and that’s to win.

“I think the motivation comes from the effort that is putin every week by Richard Petty Motorsports and the peoplethat build the cars for me. I really feel that I’m getting inreally good race cars that are fast and competitive. It takesa lot of hard work and sweat to get ready for these races,and you don’t want to let anybody down. You’re moti-vated to win for yourself, your sponsors, your team. ...There’s plenty of reason to get motivated every week.”

Allmendinger took great pride in his Dover finish.Oddly, he qualified seventh for the season’s first race atthe Monster Mile and finished seventh in the second.

“Hopefully,” he said, “we can run strong like this in thefinal eight races to show everyone what kind of team thatwe have. It was a smooth day. ... I’m just proud of every-body.”

Moving from stardom in one major series to medioc-rity in another can be tough.

“I’m not immune from losing confidence, but I certainlythink the equipment that Richard Petty Motorsports putsme in allows me to stay positive every week,” he said. “I

don’t think that you can compete at this level of motorsports without having confi-dence in your ability as a race-car driver.

“This is a competitive sport. There are very talented teams and drivers in NASCARall shooting for the same thing: to win. ... If you don’t have confidence out here, youbetter look for another profession.”

Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston(N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year bythe National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blogNASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of hisreporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mailMonte at [email protected].


Move to Cup Paying Off for A.J. Allmendinger


answers on page 7


1420 E 2nd Street, Casper, WY • 233-3700

By Tresa Erickson

You love to hunt and your kids are start-ing to get to the age where they would liketo try hunting. You appreciate their interestand have enrolled them in the appropriateeducation course to obtain a license. Youalso plan to teach them the ropes yourself,starting first with gun safety.

To ensure you don’t forget anything, fa-miliarize yourself with these dos and don’tsof gun safety.

Do...• Treat every gun as though it were

loaded.• Read the owner’s manual for your gun

and learn how to operate it properly.• Use the correct ammunition for your

gun.• Carry your gun with the muzzle point-

ing toward the ground.• Keep your finger off the trigger until

shooting.• Look at the target and the area beyond

it before pulling the trigger.• Keep your gun unloaded when not in

use.• Store ammunition away from your gun

and out of the reach of young children.• Clean your gun and keep it free of ob-

structions.• Make sure your gun is unloaded before

cleaning it.

Make Gun Safety A Priority For Budding HuntersDon’t...• Point your gun at anyone.• Modify your gun.• Run with your gun.• Climb with your gun.• Jump with your gun.• Shoot at a hard, flat surface. The bullet

will ricochet.• Shoot at water. The bullet will deflect and

travel a few inches above the water.• Go hunting when you are overly tired.• Drink alcohol when hunting.• Do drugs when hunting.

After you have familiarized yourself withthese rules, find a time to discuss them withyour kids. Stress to them the importance offollowing the rules of gun safety and the con-sequences of ignoring them. Point out, for ex-ample, how many people are killed each yearin accidents involving guns that were storedloaded. Rent a video or take your kids to ademonstration on gun safety.

Kids learn best by example, so make sureyou follow the rules of gun safety. More im-portantly, make sure you enforce the rules.Should a situation arise in which your kidsforget or abandon a safety rule, take the stepsnecessary to correct the situation immediately.It could mean the difference between life anddeath.

Do your kids a favor. Teach them the rulesof gun safety, enforce the rules when neces-sary and help your kids mature into safe, re-sponsible hunters.


• It was Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridgewho made the following sage observation: “Theman’s desire is for the woman, but the woman’sdesire is rarely other than for the desire of the man.”

• The lens of your eye will continue to growthroughout your lifetime.

• You might be surprised to learn that famed Britishauthor Aldous Huxley, best-known for hisdystopian novel “Brave New World,” was aconsultant on Disney’s 1951 animated film versionof “Alice in Wonderland.”

• Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the UnitedStates, didn’t learn to read until he was 17 yearsold.

• For reasons that are unclear in the present day,lawmakers in North Carolina once saw fit to forbidracing a rabbit down a public street.

• In 1850, the northern portion of the state ofCalifornia declared itself to be an independent

country to be known asthe Great Republic ofRough and Ready.

• Before he became afamous actor anddirector in his own right,Clint Eastwood wasfired from bit parts inseveral films.

• Everyone knows thatballerinas endurerigorous training thatcan wreak havoc on theirfeet, but you may nothave known that theirshoes endure their ownhardships. It’s notuncommon for dancersto break in their toeshoes by crushing themin doors, steaming themover a kettle, slammingthem against a concretefloor or beating themwith a hammer.

• Those who study suchthings claim thateventually the oceanswill dry up — in about abillion years or so.

• During the MiddleAges, French toast wasa delicacy enjoyed onlyby the very wealthy.


By Samantha Weaver


MARCELLI HAIR DESIGNBeverly Marcelli

240 S. Wolcott, St. 130

(307) 258-1222

Cat Suddenly Stops Using Litter BoxBy Sam Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-year-old cat,“Trixie,” has suddenly started peeing in front ofthe front door, on the plastic runner, instead ofusing her litter box. Why would she start doingthis? She is an indoor cat who has been fixed. —Perplexed in Virginia

DEAR PERPLEXED: While it may or may notprovide a quick answer, take Trixie to the veteri-narian and have her checked out. Behavioralchanges can sometimes signal an illness, so it’simportant to eliminate that possibility before try-ing other steps.

If Trixie checks out OK, start monitoring herenvironment, and try to recall if anything haschanged in your home, from furniture beingmoved around to a new roommate or pet. Catscan have trouble adjusting to what seem like smallchanges to you.

Note what’s going on outside as well. Is therean outdoor cat wandering the area regularly? Iswildlife visiting your property? Trixie may be re-acting to another animal snuffling at the door.

answers on page 7

Meantime, whether or not you find the possiblesource of her behavioral change, replace the plas-tic runner with a new one and spray a cat repellent(available at the pet store) underneath, on andaround it. You might want to set the old plasticrunner down in front of the litter box to see if Trixiecontinues to urinate on it — if she does, move therunner over the box for a few days and then re-move it completely from the house.

If Trixie continues to urinate in front of the door,clean up after her as soon as possible to preventthe urine from leaking into the carpet underneath.Try to catch her in the act and hiss or shake a canof pennies at her (don’t do this after the act), thencarry her over to the litter box. Repeat as neces-sary — this could take several days or weeks —but remain patient and encouraging. And of course,clean the litter box daily and make sure it’s al-ways accessible.

Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw’s Corner,c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,FL 32853-6475, or e-mail them to [email protected].



AlbertaHusky [Mix]

Large - AdultFemale - Pet ID: 1833698

DaisyDomestic Medium Hair

Medium - YoungFemale - Pet ID: 1601723

GirlfriendChihuahua

Small - YoungFemale - Pet ID: 1835913

EmilyChihuahua

Small - YoungFemale - Pet ID: 1835949

Lolly PopHound [Mix]

Large - YoungPet ID: 1834215

Photos by DeMaine Image

Sponsored by...1421 E. 2nd St. • 265-0517


Thurs., Oct. 8th ............ Smart Investing for Seniors: Estate Planning, Na-trona County Public Library, Natrona County Public Library

Thurs., Oct. 8th ............ Mega Conference, Parkway Plaza Hotel, MegaConference

Thurs., Oct. 8th ............ 23RD ANNUAL LITERACY CONFERENCE,Casper College, Artcore & Casper College

Thurs., Oct. 8th ............NCHS PRESENTS COMEDY “GREATERTUNA”. John F. Welsh Auditorium at NCHS, NCHS Drama Depart-

mentFri., Oct. 9th................. Mega Conference, Parkway Plaza Hotel, Mega

ConferenceFri., Oct. 9th................. GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT THE EXPO, Casper

Events Center, Wyoming Women’s ExpoFri., Oct., 9th................ 23RD ANNUAL LITERACY CONFERENCE,

Casper College, Artcore & Casper CollegeFri., Oct. 9th................NCHS PRESENTS COMEDY “GREATER

TUNA”, John F. Welsh Auditorium at NCHS, NCHS Drama Depart-ment

Fri., Oct. 9th................. Ends In Tragedy, Downtown Grill & VenueFri., Oct. 9th................. WYOMING WOMEN’S EXPO 2009, CASPER

EVENTS CENTERFri., Oct. 9th.................CRAZY FOR YOU: THE NEW GERSHWIN

MUSICAL, Gertrude Krampert TheatreSat., Oct. 10th ............. Rock the Grill 2009, Downtown Grill & Venue

Sat., Oct. 10th ..............NCHS PRESENTS COMEDY “GREATERTUNA”, John F. Welsh Auditorium at NCHS, NCHS Drama Depart-

mentSat., Oct. 10th .............. Rock the Grill 2009, Downtown Grill & Venue

Sat., Oct. 10th ..............CRAZY FOR YOU: THE NEW GERSHWINMUSICAL, Gertrude Krampert Theatre, Casper Theater

Sat., Oct. 10th .............. Natural Health for Families: Allergies, Asthma andSkin Conditions, Natrona County Public Library

Sat., Oct. 10th .............. WYOMING WOMEN’S EXPO 2009, CASPEREVENTS CENTER, CASPER EVENTS CENTER

Sat., Oct. 10th ..............CHALLENGE SERIES, North Casper Soccer

Fields, Windy City StridersSat., Oct. 10th ..............SMOKIN JOE KUBEK AND BNOIS KING PER-

FORM, 4741 W. YELLOWSTONE, GigzSat., Oct. 10th .............. 23RD ANNUAL LITERACY CONFERENCE,

Casper College, Artcore & Casper CollegeSat., Oct. 10th .............. 5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FEST, Fairgrounds

Industrial Building, Central Wyoming Hospice & TransitionsSun., Oct. 11th .............COMING OUT DAY FESTIVITIES AN-

NOUNCED, Parkway Plaza Hotel, Wyoming GLBT CommunityMon., Oct. 12th ............ Sunday Potluck and Jam Session, Basement Mills

Town Hall - 704 4th Street, The Wyoming FiddleClub (Wyoming Fiddle Association District 4)

Tues., Oct. 13th, CRAZY FOR YOU: THE NEWGERSHWIN MUSICAL, Gertrude Krampert The-

atre, Casper TheaterWed., Oct. 14th ............SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2009

FALL TOURNAMENT, Fairgrounds, North CasperSoccer Fields, Bowling Alleys, Platte River Park-

way and Casper Event Center, Special OlympicsWyoming

Wed., Oct. 14th ............ IN THE MOOD, CasperEvents Center, City of Casper

Wed. Oct. 14th .............CRAZY FOR YOU: THENEW GERSHWIN MUSICAL, Gertrude Krampert

Theatre, Casper Theater

ADVERTISE

YOUR

BUSINESS IN

g{x W|Ç|Çz 9

XÇàxÜàt|ÇÅxÇà

ctzx4

CALL ALISHA

TODAY AT

307-473-8661OR 247-1806


Advertising for Kids and their Parents. Call 247-1806 for details!

NOW HERE’S A TIPBy JoAnn Derson

• To keep moisture in a cake that has been cut,secure a slice of bread to the cut sides withtoothpicks. This will eliminate the need to sliceoff a bit of the cake to get rid of the dried-outportion. It works well for most types of cakes.

235-0550 • 147 S. Center

ToysForAll

Ages!

307.237.3283159 N. WolcottSuite 135Casper, WY 82601Better work, better life.

Take your skills

to the next level.

And do the same

for your career.

Adecco connects more people with more jobs at morecompanies than anyone else in the world. So we knowthe types of skills employers look for in a candidate.We use that knowledge to create our Skillbuildertraining programs. Best of all, Skillbuilder is free andcan be used wherever you can access the internet.

Call Adecco at 307.237.3283 today for more information.

Brass BucklesQ: I have two brass buckles. One is more than

50 years old and has a design of a horse, the otherfeatures a likeness of John Wayne. Are they worthhanging on to? — Nancy, Merrimack, N.H.

A: Brass buckles are fairly collectible. I wasamazed at how many I found on eBay. AlthoughI didn’t find a John Wayne buckle, I did find sev-eral that had horse designs. Most brass bucketssell in the $15 to $25 range, but there are alwaysexceptions. For example, I recently saw a Rich-ard Nixon buckle sell for $75 that was snappedup by a political collector. A John Wayne collec-

tor might pay a little more than $25 for the onethat you have. It is important to know the manu-facturer and when it was issued to get top dollar.

• • •Q: I have a collection of Avon bottles and would

like to get them checked out. I am enclosing aSASE for your reply. — Serena, Stevens, Pa.

A: I have returned your SASE since all ques-tions that I’m able to answer appear in this col-umn. Because of the volume of mail and a lackof time, personal replies are not possible. To findout more about your Avon bottles, I recommendyou purchase Bud Hastin’s Avon Encyclopedia,which is available at www.amazon.com for$16.95. You should be able to determine currentvalues from that source.

• • •Q: I have an early edition of Milton’s “Para-

dise Lost” published in 1863 by Frank H. Dodd.I am curious if it is valuable. — Judy, Albuquer-que, N.M.

A: The first edition of “Paradise Lost” was is-sued in London in 1667 and is worth about$60,000. The second edition is valued at $40,000,and the third, $5,000. The edition that you haveis much later and fairly common. I found severaleditions similar to the one that you have atwww.abe.com priced in the $10 to $25 range.

Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service,P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail [email protected]. Due to the large volume of mail he re-ceives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader ques-tions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.



1071 CY Ave. • Casper, WY • 307-234-9379190 SE Wyo. Blvd. • Casper, WY • 307-234-9184

Call for an appointment.

• “If you are making cookies with raisins, doyourself a favor and soak them in hot water forabout 10 minutes prior to using. I had never donethis before, and my sister-in-law suggested it. Itmakes such a difference. The raisins get plumpand juicy.” — A Reader, via e-mail fromMinnesota

• “I’m always looking for ways to jazz up recipesfor chicken, since we eat it so much. I like to breadchicken cutlets in different things, and asuggestion from a friend that I recently tried wasdelicious! To add flavor to chicken breading, usea tablespoon of a dry seasoning packet, such asone for making Italian or ranch dressing. Theyhave a lot of flavor and really change the taste offried chicken.” — R.L. in Tennessee

• “While tooling about the neighborhood with thelittle ones in their wagon one evening, we decidedthat the wagon needed some taillights. We madea loop out of duct tape, plucked a couple of oursolar-powered landscape lights and stuck them inthe loops. Now if we go out in the evening, wejust grab a couple of the landscape lights and putthem in the loops. We are adding additional loopsfor trick-or-treating.” — A.C.M. in Florida

• If you’ve moved, you might have a mountain ofnow-outdated address labels. You can use themto close freezer paper for storing meat packages— just use them like stickers. Also, you can use athick permanent marker to write a date on themfor other packages in the freezer.

• Go Green Tip: Some items to dispose of properly(never in the trash): paint and paint solvents,antifreeze or motor oil, other shop chemicals andbatteries. Purchase only what you can use, andcheck first for local recyclers accepting theseitems, then for proper toxic drop-off sites.



Early YearsEleven years after being diagnosed with

and treated for breast cancer, Janelle Haildevoted her life to educating womenabout early detection and raising funds toprovide free mammograms for womenwho otherwise could not afford this di-agnostic procedure. Early detection savedJanelle’s life. Because of her compassionfor other women, she founded the Na-tional Breast Cancer Foundation in 1991to reach women with a message of helpand hope.

Present DayBecause of her extensive work provid-

ing education awareness of breast cancerand funding for free screenings to low-income and underserved women, founderJanelle Hail has won numerous awardsand been honored in many ways since theformation of National Breast CancerFoundation.

Beyond the Shock®In 2004, National Breast Cancer Foun-

dation produced “Beyond the Shock”, apresentation that lasts more than an hour,created for people diagnosed with breastcancer. This world-recognized educa-tional program is used in universities andNational Cancer Institute regional centersas a step-by-step guide to understanding

the diagnosis of breast cancer. It is nowavailable in English, Spanish and Chi-nese.

“Beyond the Shock” serves as a com-prehensive resource for individuals, fami-lies and friends who are trying to betterunderstand this potentially devastatingdisease. It utilizes rich media and 3Dgraphics to simplify complex medical in-formation in an engaging virtual tour ofthe body. “Beyond the Shock” can be ac-cessed in a variety of formats: throughan interactive presentation online, as avideo presentation streamed throughYouTube.com, in a downloadable formatof either the entire program or by chap-ters or to be purchased as a DVD.

Charity RatingIn 2005, 2006 and 2007 Charity Navi-

gator, America’s premier charity evalua-tor, recognized National Breast CancerFoundation for achieving the coveted 4-Star Rating for sound fiscal management.NBCF is among eight percent of non-profit organizations to earn such an hon-ored recognition for three consecutiveyears.

Web Site ExpansionIn 2007, National Breast Cancer Foun-

dation unveiled a new look and feel forthe organization’s Web site:www.nationalbreastcancer.org. It in-

cludes the launch of an online commu-nity named “MyNBCF.com” and“Janelle’s Blog” written by theorganization’s founder, as well as an ex-panded availability of the “Beyond theShock” presentation in three languagesand an in-depth educational library.

MyNBCFMyNBCF.com is a special online gath-

ering place for individuals who aresearching for information and looking forsupport from others who are touched bybreast cancer. MyNBCF.com allows sitevisitors to join the online community andcreate their own page to share their per-sonal experience with breast cancer.They can keep family and friends up-to-date on their journey while undergoingbreast cancer treatment, invite friends tojoin, and have a lively discussion on top-ics such as Breast Cancer Basics, Livingwith Breast Cancer and Breast CancerTreatment. With these options, they canbuild a support network of friends by dis-covering and identifying others withsimilar experiences and interests.

Janelle’s BlogJanelle’s Blog focuses on and provides

emotional support for breast cancer pa-tients, family and friends by sharing top-ics such as “Hope on the Other Side ofthe Mountain” providing hope during un-certainty, “Courage is a Step Away” thatencourages taking action steps towardhope and “Is Your Vision Clear?” thatsuggests living life to the fullest by look-ing for the good in it. Read Janelle’s Blog

NBCFHistory

See schedules at www.wyominghealthfairs.com

Call 472-3711 for info.Call toll free 800-979-3711

Remember to fast for 12 hours.Your results will be mailed to you

EVERY THURSDAYBLOOD SCREENING

115 S. Elm St. (1st St. & Elm)7 Am - 11 AM

Tests Offered:

Chemistry Panel, Hemogram (CBC),

PSA (formen), Hemo, A1C

(diabetics),

Ferritin, C-Reactive Protein,

Vitamin D, Blood Typing, ColoKit,

Mayo Clinic Health Assessment

Drink plentyof water


Change is inevitable, basicallymandatatory, yet resistance to change is strongfor many. What is so misunderstood is thatpeople must be willing to change to achievecontinuity. Without continuous readjustment,the present cannot continue. Change is theonly way to protect what ever exists. Byresisting change, we do not guarantee thatwhatever we care about will remain the same.It only assures that whatever we care about isbeing deprived of the very thing it needs inorder to survive. It is ironic that resistance tochange is a setup for the destruction of, whatwe hold dear. Most often, what we want to continuecame about and is in existence because ofprevious change. Without change we wouldnot have, what it is, we are trying to hold onto. At one point, we made the necessarychanges to get to this .So what is it that makesus so resistant to change? Often to have something new, involvesletting go of something old - something thatcan not be maintained if the new is to takeplace. Sometimes the new is delayed untilthe old has been let go. This is where peopleshow their resistance. What if the new doesn’t

CHANGE VSTRANSITION

work, isn’t what I want and now I’ve let goof the old? What if I made a mistake? Changeis simply a situational shift. Yet a changecan occur without the experience of atransition. The real challenge involves making thetransition. A transition is a 3- phase processthat involves experincing an ending, asomewhat neutral zone, and a return to abeginning. It is the process of letting go ofthe way things once where and thenembracing the way they subsequentlybecome. This connection between here and theresometimes called the nuetral zone can bechaotic. It can be a time of great confusionand uncertainity. Itis this uncertaintythat is sofrightening formany. This is whyyou see people thatcomplain aboutwhere they are orwhat they have, yetthey remainregardless of thed issat is fac t ion.Although they arenot happy, oftenthis dissatisfactionis morecomfortable thanthe unknown. This

Now Accepting PatientsNewborns, Children& the Whole Family

Eric Lawrence, D.O. Jason Strand, M.D.

w w w . r o c k y m o u n t a i n f a m i l y m e d i c i n e . c o m

2241 Farnum St., Ste. 102

307-315-6133

is why some make a change withoutexperiencing a transition. However,frightening this unknown nuetral zone canbe, it also holds the potential for creativity.It opens up the possibiliites. Often indetermining the new, experiencing thisneutral zone, an individual will experiencesome real personal growth in discoveringwho they are, what the want, and where theywant to be. A change, a situational shift is lessfrightening than a transition. Both areinevitable and both can be positivelyanticipated. Yet transitions are moreprofound. Perhaps in understanding thisprocess, it can be welcomed and acceptedrather than resistedand denied. Afterall, itis inevitable.

PAMELA T IVERSON,

LPC, CACIII, EMDR

CERTIFIED (307)265-

0204.

Casper Oct. 8, 2009

Documents

Transcript of Casper Oct. 8, 2009