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Glenrock, Douglas, Wheatland & Casper

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If you could only take five things with you into the wilderness, make sure one of them is a knife. This is because knives are excellent all-around survival tools that can tackle a large number of functions.

It’s well-known that knives are invaluable in a number of uses, such as woodcraft, shelter-making, constructing rope, preparing and cleaning game, shredding tinder, and even as a means of defense. There is really no reason

5 Lesser-known Uses for aSurvival or Hunting Knife

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not to take a knife out with you into the woods, whether you’re glamping or spending five weeks in the Alaskan wilderness with nothing more than what you can carry on your back. Here are five lesser-known uses for a survival knife that may not be entirely practical, but can be useful in a pinch.1. Cauterize woundsA survival knife is essentially a slab of steel that can heat up very quickly. If you ever find yourself in a situation in which you might have to cauterize a wound, putting a knife blade in a fire is the easiest way to do it. There is a lot of debate as to whether or not cauterization is a recommended method for sealing wounds, and it can really depend on the type of injury and where you are. Generally, being alone in the wilderness and facing the threat of infection in one of the few scenarios in which cauterizing a wound with a knife is still plausible.

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Douglas, Wyoming

2. Use it as a stake or to make stakesYou’re out of wood but you need to stake something down. It’s time take out your knife and put it in the ground. Obviously this is not the most ideal solution, but if you have a typical survival knife with a blade length of over five inches then it should work. Or just carve some wooden stakes out of branches.3. Cut down treesIf you know how to baton wood, then you know how to cut down trees. Knives take a backseat to axes in this capacity, but if you don’t have an ax—and aren’t willing

to build one out of wood and stone, which is a whole lot of work in itself—then a knife will do.Just be careful and make sure the knife you’re using has a full-sized tang. A knife also isn’t something you should be tackling a large, live tree with. Target the smaller, dead ones instead.4. Start fires with nothing but a rock and tinderOnce again, this is not the easiest way to do this. Even without tools, there are other ways of making a fire that do not involve a rock and a knife. Methods like the hand or bow drill are probably just as much work, but they don’t risk chipping or breaking your knife.

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5. Tapping for sapSap can be very useful in the wilderness, and not just as a food source. This sticky stuff also serves as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, glue, waterproofer, fire-starter, and of course can be made into syrup. To get at it, though, you’re going to need a small knife and a tap.

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Ingredients

1/2 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup bourbon whiskey 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, and whiskey. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Mix in the ground black pepper, salt, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Run sauce through a strainer if you prefer a smooth sauce.

Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce

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1. Avid hunter Theodore Roosevelt created our national forests and grasslands and forever protected 230 million acres for wildlife and the public to use and enjoy.

2. An 11 percent tax on guns, ammo, bows and arrows generates $371 million a year for conservation. $371 million is a lot of money. It puts many people to work and enables many conservation programs.

3. Hunting supports 680,000 jobs; from game wardens to waitresses, biologists to motel clerks. Speaking of jobs, how about that anti-hunters? Well over a half a million jobs are created from hunting, according to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

4. Through state licenses and fees, hunters pay $796 million a year for conservation programs. In other words, hunters are essentially the backbone for conservation programs. Without hunters there would be less conservation programs.

5. When tallying up the various fees, licensing, and taxes, hunters raise $1.6 billion!

6. The best form of eating organic is hunting. Nosler said it best: “Eat Organic-Shoot Nosler” In a world that loves to go all natural and eat organic, hunting is the purest form of organic eating. Not to mention most of game is high in protein and provides great nutritional value.

7. In the past century, elk, whitetails, turkeys, and ducks have gone from thousands to millions thanks to the help of hunters and programs funded by hunters. That’s right. Without the efforts of hunters, many of the animals that are abundant today would have dwindling populations. The next time an anti-hunter says we are killing too many animals, share some of this information.

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Raising Backyard Chickens

When you think about it, it's really quite exciting; the fact that you're going to raise a pet that will provide you with eggs, and meat, if you should so choose. I can't bring myself to take part in any butchering, but I very much enjoy gathering the eggs that my beautiful chickens provide. Raising chicken at home is fun for everyone.This would make a fantastic family project. The more of your family that joins in, the less time it takes to water and feed your flock, as well as keep their living conditions clean. So, you know that you want to raise chickens but aren't quite sure how to go about it. The following is some

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8. Hunters keep nuisance species in check and keep herd numbers healthy for various other animals.

9. Sport hunting in Zambia provides 143 tons of meat to rural villages with an estimated value of $600,000. A study done by two individuals found that sport hunting offers great benefits to the inhabitants of the land. Most times the rural natives are happy when a dangerous animal is harvested, because the village becomes safer.

10. At the end of the day, “I”ll never apologize for being a hunter.” Eva Shockey says it best;

As hunters, we need to stand strong, unite as one and NEVER apologize for being who we are! We should focus our energy on being the best hunters we can be by challenging ourselves to be ethical, respectful and responsible so as to humbly uphold our proud heritage. Now, let’s get out there and enjoy the great outdoors!

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general information that should get you on your way.Feeding: A round metal hanging feeder or a metal/wooden trough would work well for feeding your hens. Chickens love to scratch around for feed, so whatever one you decide on, be sure they can't scratch around and waste the feed.Watering: A shallow rubber or metal open pan makes the easiest waterer. An open water pail also works just as good. The main thing is to be sure they always have access to water. No water means you could lose part of your flock that you have tried so hard to raise.Lighting: Store-bought or homemade nesting boxes should have one opening for 5-6 birds. Roosts are optional, but if you use them be sure they are 2"x2"and are attached to the walls about 2 feet above the ground.Pecking: Hatcheries sometimes trim the beaks of the chicks before they are shipped. Chicken's beaks occasionally grow back. If you notice unrest in your flock, try tossing in some salad greens or freshly cut

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Casper, Wyoming

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Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 8 medium ears fresh sweet corn with husks

DirectionsIn small bowl, mix butter, chives, basil and oregano. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove all but innermost husks from corn. Fold back inner husks and remove corn silk. Rewrap inner husks around corn. Place corn on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until corn is tender and husks are slightly brown. Serve immediately with herb butter.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Annual Festivals: Wyoming State Fair, Jackalope Days, Douglas Railroad Days, Cowboy Christmas Gift Show.Douglas is the home of the jackalope. If you’re looking to adorn your house with the infamous Jackalope mount, you’ve come to the right place.

What to do: As for outdoor recreation opportunities, Douglas has lots to choose from. Visitors can camp, hike, mountain bike, fish, hunt and view wildlife all around the area. Just to the south is the Laramie Mountain Range, Medicine Bow National Forest and the Platte River runs right through town. The visitor center and museum are a must stop for a photo-op with a larger than life Jackalope. Don’t forget Ayers Natural Bridge

located just 5 miles off of I-25. A remarkable natural bridge over LaPrele Creek, the site

offers a beautiful spot for a picnic.Ayres Natural Bridge is a 100 foot long rock arch spanning LaPrele Creek.

Seven miles northwest of town you’ll find Fort Fetterman State Historic Site,

where the last army base was built in the Rockies. The fort hosts Fort Fetterman Days with Native American dancing, military demonstrations, fort tours and other festivities during the second week of July.

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MONDAY, JULY 25Open Class Livestock Entries DueTUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Youth Horse Entry Deadline (electronic entry closes at 12 midnight)THURSDAY, AUGUST 111:00 P.M. — Animal Health Inspection BeginsFRIDAY, AUGUST 127:30 A.M. — Wyoming Open Cattle Dog Trials(Silver Arena)9:00 A.M. — Ranch Sorting (Ford Grandstand Arena)2:00 P.M. — Ft. Fetterman Remount Horse Sale Preview (Silver Arena)6:00 P.M. —Ft. Fetterman Remount Horse Sale (Pepsi Equine Center)SATURDAY, AUGUST 135:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS8:00 A.M. — Ranch Horse Show (Horse Arenas)9:00 A.M. — ABGA Boer Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)

9:30 A.M. — Wyoming State Fair ChampionshipFiddle Contest McKibben Cafeteria10:00 A.M. — Kidz and Kars Fair Parade (Fairgrounds) and OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONIES - (Flag Pole)10:00 A.M. — Entries accepted for Creative and Home Arts to 6:00 P.M. (Exhibit Buildings)4:30 — MRW Horsmanship (Pepsi Equine enter) to 6:30 P.M.7:00 P.M. — Wyoming State Finals Ranch Rodeo (Ford Grandstand)5:00 P.M. — Vendors OpenSUNDAY, AUGUST 145:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS8:00 A.M. — WSF Dairy Goat Show and WDGA Dairy Goat Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)— Dutch Oven Cookoff (Energy Lane)9:00 A.M. — Begin arrival of Youth Show Horses9:30 A.M.—Wyoming State Fair Championship

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WYOMING’S 104th STATE FAIR“STRUTTIN’ OUR STUFF!”

ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS SCHEDULE FOR 2016

Douglas, Wyoming

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grass clippings throughout the day. This should distract them and keep them pecking each other or eating their eggs. You may want to salt their water for a few daysArticle Submission, adding a tablespoonful of salt to each gallon of water.Provide a proper way to dispose of the chicken manure. Take steps to prevent any odor problem that may develop in your yard and surrounding areas. Just because you want to raise chickens doesn't mean your neighbors are enjoying the experience with you. Proper housing and location for your flock should be considered as well.

Fiddle Contest McKibben Cafeteria10:00 A.M. — Cowboy Church (Free Stage)— ARBA Rabbit Show (Event Tent) — Sheep Wagon Contest and Dutch Oven Cookoff (Energy Lane)10:00 A.M. — Entries accepted for Creative and Home Arts to 6:00 P.M. (Exhibit Buildings)1:00 P.M. — PRCA Slack1:00 P.M. — Computer entries and all fees for FFA, 4-H, and Youth Shows Due1:00 P.M. — Youth Dormitories Open

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— Begin arrival of Youth Livestock 3:30 — MRW Horsmanship (Pepsi Equine Center) to 5:30 P.M.7:00 P.M. — PRCA Rodeo (Ford Grandstand Arena)10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew MONDAY, AUGUST 155:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS7:00 A.M. to — Complimentary Guest Admission6:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M. — Youth Horse Show check-in8:00 A.M. — 4-H Dog Show Check-In (Horse Arenas)— Youth Rabbit Show Check-In (Event Tent)8:00 A.M. — Open Foods judging (Upper Ag Hall) —Open Needlework judging (Ag Hall, upper level) (Limited Access due to judging)8:00 A.M. — Youth Exhibit Buildings open to receive to 5:00 P.M. entries (Access Limited for the Public: Ft. Reno, Ft. Caspar and Ft. Fetterman)

9:00 A.M. — 4-H Dog Shows and Showmanship Contest (Horse Arenas) Youth Rabbit Showmanship followed by Youth Rabbit Show (Event Tent)10:00 A.M. — Crafted Arts judging (Ft. Fetterman)— Open Gardening judging - (Ag & Natural Resource Center)— Open Drawing judging (Ft. Fetterman)— 4-H Clothing judging begins (Ft. Caspar)— FFA Exhibit Building open to receive entries.(Ft. Laramie) (Limited Access in all buildings due to judging)— Youth Horse Show Halter Classes followed by (Horse Arenas)—Youth Horse Show Performance (English) followed by (Horse Arenas)— Youth Horse Show Programmed Ride (Horse Arenas)— PRCA Steer Roping (Ford Grandstand Arena)11:00 A.M. — Vendors Open1:00 P.M. — 4-H Foods Judging - (Ft. Caspar) — Open Gardening Judging (Ag & Natural Resource Center)3:00 P.M. — Open Photography Judging (Ft. Fetterman) (Limited Access in all buildings due to judging)— WY Fed Beef Contest Check-in (Longhorn Pens)5:00 P.M. — All 4-H/FFA exhibits and all Youth Show Livestock must be in place.— 4-H Horticulture Exhibits judging 5:00-7:00 P.M.— Youth Dairy Goat and Meat Goat Check-in (Goat Barn)6:00 P.M. — Fed Beef Contest and Fed Beef Live Evaluation Contest (Longhorn Show Ring)7:00 P.M. — PRCA RODEO (Grandstand Arena)— CROWNING OF MISS RODEO WYOMING 2017 (Ford Grandstand Stage)— Exhibit Buildings Close8:00 P.M. — 4-H Chaperone/Agent Meeting (Cafeteria)9:00 P.M. — FFA Member/Advisor Meeting (Cafeteria)— Vendors Close10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA CurfewTUESDAY, AUGUST 165:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS

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7:00-8:00 A.M.— Youth Horse Show Check-in 8:00 A.M. — Youth Horse Showmanship, followed by Western performance (Horse Arenas)8:00 A.M. — 4-H Clothing judging continues (Ft. Caspar)— 4-H Home Ec/Misc. judging begins (Ft. Caspar)— 4-H Foods Judging continues (Ft. Caspar)—4-H Exhibits judging begins (Ft. Caspar & Upper Ft. Reno)8:00 A.M. — Process All Youth Market Beef (Ford Livestock Pavilion)— Process all Youth Market Swine (Show Center)— Youth Meat Goat Showmanship followed by Youth Breeding Meat Goat show followed by Youth Market Goat show (Goat Show Arena)9:00 A.M. — Youth Poultry Check-in/In Place (Event Tent)

10:00 A.M. — Process all Youth Market Lambs (Ford Pavilion)— Youth Poultry Showmanship followed by Youth Poultry Show (Event Tent)— WJAA Heifer Show (Ford Pavilion)10:30 A.M. — Weigh-in for Performance Pork Contest (Show Center)11:30 A.M. — Weigh-in for Performance Lamb Contest (Ford Pavilion)12 NOON — Exhibit Buildings Open12 NOON —Youth Horse Show Trail (Horse Arenas)— Youth Exhibit Buildings Open (Youth Exhibit Limited access to guests due to judging)1:00 P.M. — FFA Ag Mechanics judging (Ft. Laramie)

1:30 P.M. — Performance Lamb Evaluation Contest (Ford Pavilion)3:00 P.M. — Youth Beef Fitting Contest (Ford Pavilion) Youth Breeding Swine Show followed by Champion of Champions Market Swine Show followed by Pen of 5 Market Swine followed by Performance Pork Evaluation Contest (Show Center Arena)7:00 P.M. — KID’S SPECTACULAR FAMILY FUN NIGHT (Ford Grandstand)— Exhibit Buildings Close 8:30-10:00 P.M. — WREA and PEPSI Sponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance (Cafeteria Commons)9:00 P.M. — Vendors Close10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA CurfewWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17ARMED FORCES DAY11 A.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS-YOUTH DAY7:00-8:00 A.M.— Youth Horse Show Check-in 8:00 A.M. — Youth Horse Show Timed Events and Stock Events (Horse Arenas)

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WYOMING’S 104th STATE FAIR - Continued

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7:30 A.M. — 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas)8:00 A.M. — Open and Youth Wool Show Judging (Wool Pavilion)— Natural Colored and Spinning Wool Judging (Wool Pavilion)— 4-H Cat Show Check-in (Event Tent)— Judging of 4-H Exhibits (if needed) (Ft. Caspar)— FFA Agronomy, Classroom judging (Ft. Laramie)— 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship Contest followed by Youth Dairy Goat Show (Goat Arenas)9:00 A.M. — 4-H Cat Show and Showmanship Contest (Event Tent)11:00 A.M. — Vendors Open12 NOON — Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open 12:30 P.M. — 4-H Livestock Judging Reasons (Ruthe James Williams Building)1:00 P.M. — All Other Breeds Cattle (AOB) Show followed by Wyoming Maine-Anjou Market Beef Show (Ford Pavilion)

3:00 P.M. — Shorthorn Cattle Show followed by Shorthorn Steer Show (Ford Pavilion)—4-H Livestock Judging Awards (Ft. Reno Stage)3:30 P.M. — Natural Fiber Arts Judging (Wool Pavilion)4:00 P.M. — 4-H Swine Showmanship (Swine Show Center)— Champion of Champions Market LambChallenge followed by Pen of 5 Market Lambs followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)5:30 P.M. — Wyoming Livestock Roundup & Farm Credit Services Gathering - City Park7:00 P.M. — PIG ‘N MUD WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Ford Grandstand Arena)— Exhibit Buildings Close9:00 P.M. — Vendors Close10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA CurfewTHURSDAY, AUGUST 18WYOMING PIONEER DAY1:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS8:00 A.M. — 4-H Sheep Showmanship (Breeding) followed by Youth Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)9:00 A.M. — 4-H Fashion Revue judging-Douglas High School9:00 A.M. — WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Goat Show followed by Champion of Champions Market Goat Show (Goat Arenas)— Youth Alpaca Show (Horse Arenas)10:00 A.M. — Hereford Cattle Show (Ford Pavilion) followed by Pen of 3 Bulls and Wyoming Hereford Steer Show10:00 A.M. — Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Meeting (Ruthe James Williams Building)— Wyoming Ropefest 2015 (Silver Arena)11:00 A.M. — Vendors Open 12 NOON — Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open— Wyoming Pioneer Assn. Luncheon (Ruthe James Williams Building) 1:30 P.M. — Ag Extension Retirees Reception (Cafeteria) 2:00 P.M. — Angus Cattle Show followed by Wyoming Angus Steer Show (Ford Pavilion)3:00 P.M. — FFA Swine Showmanship followed by Youth Market Swine Show (Swine Show Center)5:00 P.M. — Champion of Champions Market

WYOMING’S 104th STATE FAIR - Continued

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Before the late 19th century, the area around the future site of Wheatland was a flat, arid landscape with desert-like vegetation. In 1883 local rancher and judge Joseph Cary, along with Horace Plunkett, John Hoyt, Morton Post, Francis E. Warren, William Irvine, and Andrew Gilchrist, established the Wyoming Development Company. The company hoped to irrigate in the Wheatland Flats and profit from new development.By the fall of 1883 an irrigation system was constructed on the Wheatland flats including a 2,380 foot long tunnel to divert water for irrigation into Bluegrass Creek and the first two of the system's canals.[8] The Cheyenne and

Northern Railway line reached the Wheatland flats in July, 1887, eventually extending to the Wyoming Central Railway at Wendover. Lots in the town of Wheatland were auctioned in 1894. By 1915 many farms were established in the irrigation district and the population of the flats was 5,277.In 1911 Platte County was created from a portion of Albany County, and Wheatland was selected as the county seat.[9] The Platte County Courthouse was built in Wheatland in 1917.

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Beef Show followed by Wyo Mkt Steer Futurity, followed by WVATA Youth Jackpot Beef Show (Ford Pavilion) Supreme Champion Beef Bull and Female election6:00 P.M. — Performance Pork Awards (Stallion Oilfield Services Show Center)7:00 P.M. — SIDEWALK PROPHETS CONCERT (Ford Grandstand Arena) — Exhibit Buildings Close9:00 P.M. — Vendors Close10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA CurfewFRIDAY, AUGUST 191:00 P.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS 7:30 A.M. — FFA Sheep Showmanship followed by 4H Sheep Showmanship (Mkt) followed by Youth Market Lamb Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas) 8:00 A.M. — Weigh-in for Open Prospect Calves (Ford Pavilion)8:30 A.M.— Wyoming Mustang Days Show (Horse Arenas) 9:00 A.M. — Youth Breeding Beef Show followed Youth Pen of 5 Breeding Heifer Show followed by N.I.L.E. Merit Heifer Showcase,

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Wheatland, Wyoming

followed by Open Prospect Calf Show (Ford Pavilion) — Commercial Heifer Show (Beef Show Ring Area)11:00 A.M. — Vendors Open — Texas Longhorn Cattle Show (Longhorn Ring)12 NOON — Open and Youth Exhibit Buildings Open3:00 P.M. — Sheep Lead Contest (Event Tent)— Hay Show Awards6:00 P.M. — Youth Sheep Fitting Contest (Sheep/Goat Arenas)6:30 P.M. — WVATA Youth Jackpot Market Swine Show (Swine Show Center)7:00 P.M. — 4-H Fashion Revue - (Douglas High School Aud.)— SAWYER BROWN AND CHRIS JANSON CONCERT (Ford Grandstand Arena)— Exhibit Buildings Close8:30-10:00 P.M.—WREA and PEPSISponsored 4-H/FFA Exhibitors Dance (Cafeteria Commons)9:00 P.M. — Vendors Close

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10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA CurfewSATURDAY, AUGUST 20STATE FAIR PARADE DAY11 A.M. — CRABTREE CARNIVAL OPENS8:00 A.M. — 4-H Beef Showmanship Contest followed by FFA Beef Showmanship followed by Youth Market Beef Show followed by Pen of 5 Market Beef Show, (Ford Pavilion) Open Class Sheep Show and Natural Colored Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Arenas)8:00 A.M. — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arenas)10:00 A.M. — WYOMING STATE FAIR PARADE Downtown Douglas10:00 A.M.— Wyoming Mustang Days Activities (Horse Arenas) 11:00 A.M. — Lamb Evaluation Contest Awards (Sheep/Goat Arenas)— Wyoming Farmer’s Market (Event Tent)

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12 NOON — Vendors Open— Exhibit Buildings Open— Fed Beef Contest Awards Presentations held during Youth Mkt. Beef Show (Ford Pavilion)1:30 P.M. — Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (Wool Pavilion)2:00 P.M. — Bonsai Demonstration (Ag & Natural Resource Center)3:00 P.M. — FFA Round Robin Showmanship followed by 4-H Round Robin Showmanship

(Sheep/Goat Arenas)6:00 P.M. — DEMOLITION DERBY(Ford Grandstand Arena)7:00 P.M. — Exhibit Buildings Close 10:30 P.M. — 4-H/FFA Curfew10:00 P.M. — Vendors Close12 MIDNIGHTCarnival ClosesSUNDAY, AUGUST 215:30 A.M. — McKibben Cafeteria Open for Breakfast6:00 A.M. — Livestock Exhibits Released 7:00 A.M. — Release of Home Arts Exhibits to 1:00 P.M.10:00 A.M. — Dormitories Close

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Preemptive Renovations:Protect Your Rental PropertyThe term fixer-upper common applies to properties that real estate investors purchase, improve

and then sell on the open market for a profit. Too often, investors

involved in rental properties ignore the concept of a fixer-upper as something that should only be explored by those looking to sell their properties. However, by applying those some fixer-upper techniques to your property, you can gradually increase the value of your investment.Plainly stated, your renters will pay you more for a nicer place to live. That concept has been proven over time and as long as your location remains viable and the renting market in your area remains steady, the renovations you put into your property can come back to you as increased rent payments over time. Proactive real estate investors that maintain rental properties

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PROTECT YOUR RENTAL— Continued

continuously improve their holdings not only to have a more attractive property for an eventual sale, but to gradually increase rent payments in the mean time.Take Advantage of Lost TenantsWhile losing the revenue stream rent provides when a tenant moves out of your property is negative, it is also an opportunity to go into the unit and renovate it to command more rent from your next tenant. Just as a home buyer looks at common features such as the bathroom and kitchen amenities, so too do renters. By adding features to your property like updated appliances or a new dishwasher, you increase the value of your property and the amount of rent you can charge.Of course, as you gradually increase the amount of rent you can charge, you also make your real estate property a stronger investment and a more attractive target for buyers should you ever choose to sell the property. The number one feature investors look at for an existing property is cash flow and if you can gradually inch that cash flow upwards, you can reap a bigger reward should you decide to eventually sell.

Be More Proactive Than ReactiveThe common tendency for investors that own rental properties is to be a reactive landlord, only fixing those things that break and only tending that needs that are voiced. As you maintain your property over time, this can be a losing proposition as you see no benefit from having to replace a toilet for a renter that is locked into a particular rent payment.As tenants move in and out of your property, think about updating fixtures both within individual units and in common areas to not only save yourself money by preempting possible problems down the road, but building a more attractive environment that new renters can enjoy (and pay for). This proactive approach will leave you in a better situation down the road as you can present a unified, updated appearance to your property instead of a random collection of

updated items that were repaired as they broke.The concept behind fixer-upper properties is not limited to consumers looking to buy a new home and flip it for profit. Publicity and coverage of fixer-upper techniques has never been hotter in the media than it is right now and as a rental property investor, you can take advantage of those same bits of advice and techniques. Keeping up to date on the ways you can improve your investment is unique.For example, you cannot go down to your portfolio manager and perform maintenance on your mutual fund to improve its value. Take advantage of the unique nature of real estate investment and engage in all of the measures you can to gradually improve the cash flow of your real estate investment and the overall worth of your investment.

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Homeownership - The American Real Estate DreamThe security of owning the roof over your head, the feeling of contentment, satisfaction, fulfillment, it is the wish of most, if not all, Americans, it is what they call the classic American dream, it is called Homeownership.Owning a home is the biggest and best investment a person can ever make and so he has to manage that investment to the best of his ability. It requires extraordinary commitment not only of funds, but time and attention as well.There are disadvantages that come with owning a

BENEFITS OF OWNING YOUR OWN HOME

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home like maintenance, financial matters, risk of losing equity and the risk of foreclosure.But above all these, there are also a lot of benefits that comes with owning your own home.

• It is the best investment.The value of your home appreciates which means that if you decide to sell it, its price will be much higher than your purchase price. Homes appreciate about 5% every year.

• It is a form of forced savings because you’ll have to allot a certain amount of money for monthly payments or risk losing your home. You also need to set aside money for future repairs or improvements.

• It can help you plan for the future with regards to your finances because mortgage rates are fixed unlike yearly increase in rent.

• It gives a sense of permanence where your family can live and grow.Emotional security goes with this.

• It gives you and your family security and piece of mind knowing that you have a home to call your own.

• It develops lifelong friendships.• It develops the sense of roots of your family

especially the children.Your family becomes a part of a community

• It increases self-esteem knowing that you possess something of value.

• It eliminates landlord hassles.You will have no more worries with regard to lease not being renewed and increase in rent.

• It gives you the freedom to redecorate, remodel, make improvements, have pets, change the color or the décor of your home to your own taste and as you desire.

• It gives privacy. Not unlike renters wherein landlords can have access to the place.

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• It gives more space - like larger rooms, laundry area, storage area.

• It develops a sense of community.Homeowners become attached to neighbors, become interested and involved in events and work towards the betterment of the community to protect and preserve property.

• You save on taxes.All of the interest and property taxes you pay in a given year can be deducted from your gross income to reduce your taxable income.

• You can borrow against your equity because the value of your home increases against what you owe on it.

• You may have a better credit rating.Mortgage payments paid on time contributes to an outstanding credit history.

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