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Casper Star-Tribune from Casper, Wyoming • 11

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Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyo A1 1 1 Thursday, June 13, 1991 The products "Steakstix," "Beefstix" and "Cowboy. Cache," produced by the Casper-based True Ranches, will be displayed throughout the Disney entertainment complex. "This is a great opportunity for mass exposure of the Wyoming name through a high-quality product which appeals to a broad spectrum of consumers," said Dave True, vice president of True Wyoming Beef, "Over a million people from around the world visit Disney World each yea," True said. "Typically, people will read the label on each snack and notice that it comes from Casper, Wyo. We get a lot of calls and letters from people who want to buy more." The beef snacks are being marketed in several states throughout the country.

trition and Child Development, Casper Symphony Orchestra, Fort Caspar Museum, Casper Downtown Development Association, Casper College Consortia, English Handbell Ringers, $300; Casper Chamber Music Society, Casper Civic Chorale, $750; and Casper Artists Guild, $1,000. $1000 offered for oldest living mixer CASPER The Hamilton Beach company is offering $1,000 to the owner of the oldest operating Hamilton Beach appliance in honor of its 80th anniversary, according to a release. For further information call 1-800-486-80YRS. Disney World test Wyo leef products CASPER (AP) A Wyoming beef product is being tested at Walt Disney World in Florida. for people who have trouble using eye drops.

Goddard said he decided to develop a new product after studying what was on the market. After several tries, he made a device that can be attached to the eye drop bottle. He said tests at his office in Torrington and at one in Denver showed that the product was helpful. If the market study indicates the products will sell, Goddard said he will manufacture the eye drop product in Torrington. He said he should know by July 16 whether he'll get the grant, for a maximum of $25,000.

Store features Wyoming products CHEYENNE "The Wonderful Wyoming Wares Shoppe," is a cooperative effort between state and private entities to market Wyoming products this summer in Cheyenne, according to a release. Wyoming First, a state program to promote Wyoming products, and High Plains Rendezvous, a Wyoming catalog company, are opening the store. It will feature the work of over 100 different Wyoming companies, the release said. Son takes over Gillette gunshop GILLETTE Allen Townsend has become the new owner of T.N.T. Guns and Ammo in Gillette, having acquired the established gun shop from his father, LeRoy, according to a release.

Forklift company moves to Sheridan SHERIDAN Big Horn Lift and Equipment, which buys and sells late model used forklift trucks from around the nation, has moved from Minnesota to Sheridan's commercial park, according to a release. Buffalo Bill park office relocating CODY The Buffalo Bill State Park administration office has been relocated, according to Ron Livesay, park superintendent. The office is now located in the park maintenance shop on Lakeside Road at Eagle Valley, about 1 0 miles west of Cody on U.S. 1 4-16-20. Livesay said the old office building will be moved as part of the Bureau of Reclamation Buffalo Bill dam project.

The project will include a new state park headquarters facility, scheduled for completion this year. For more information, call the state park at 587-9227. Arts council grant recipients announced CHEYENNE The Wyoming Arts Council has announced recipients of Community Services and Arts in Education grants totaling over $437,000, according to a release. Natrona County grants included: ARTCORE, Nico-laysen Art Museum, 1 Nu 1991 Wyoming Directory available CHEYENNE The 1991 Wyoming Official Directory, which includes 1990 election returns, is available free to Wyoming residents, according to a release. The directory also lists names, addresses and telephone numbers of people in Wyoming's government.

For a copy write Secretary of State, Capitol Building, Cheyenne, 82002, or call 777-7378. WMC mammography facility accredited CASPER Wyoming Medical Center's mammography facility has received accreditation from the American College of Radiology, according to a release. Qualifications for accreditation include: peer review evaluation of staff, quality control and assurance programs, image quality and breast dose. The qualifications must be met every three years. PacifiCorp raises quarterly dividend PORTLAND, Ore.

PacifiCorp has increased its quarterly dividend on common stock from 36 cents to 37 cents which brings the annual dividend rate to $1.50, according to a release. The dividend increase will be payable Aug. 1 5, to shareholders of record July 23. The ex-dividend date is July 1 7, the release said. Extension Service tour announced POWELL Weed control and fertilization of sugar beets, feedlot nutrition, conservation tillage and more will be discussed during a tour of the Research and Extension Center at Powell, June 1 8, according to a release.

The 9 a.m. tour will be hosted by specialists on the various topics and a lunch will be provided. Questions will be welcomed. For information contact the University of Wyoming Research and Extension Center, 754-2223. WAB gains new officers, directors CASPER, Wyo.

(AP) Art Werner of KOVE Radio in Lander has been selected the new president of the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters. Werner, who succeeds outgoing President Phil Noble of Cheyenne radio station KLEN, was elected during the WAB's summer convention in Casper this weekend. Selected as the association's first vice president was Scott Jones of KTWO Television in Casper, while Ray Maple of Gillette station K1ML was named the second vice president. Elected as new members of the WAB's board of directors during the meeting were Judy Eastman, who represents the WAB associate members, and Steve Lawrence of radio station KBBS in Buffalo. Also during the convention, KUGR News Director Steve Core was re-elected president of the Wyoming Associated Press Broadcasters Association, while Jim Morgan of K.ROE in Sheridan was elected vice president.

NEWS TIPS 266-0500 Outside Casper Call Toil-Free 1-800442-6916 Realty, Inc. 6801 Meco Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce the leasing of office space to A new company in Casper ARMA GEOPHYSICAL Cottonwood Park Office Building For leasing information contact Ron Kuchl i 1 'n (c if Makers of Pitts Special sell interests AFTON Christen Industries, manufacturer of Pitts Special, Husky A-l aircraft, and Eagle II aircraft kits, was recently sold to Aviat according to a release. Aviat is a wholly-owned subsidiary of White International a United Kingdom Company, the release said. Cliimney sweep MECO 265 Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose $159 Atlanta Cincinnati New Orleans TO New York Special fares available to other cities.

Call Jor details. Fares are one-way, based on round-trip travel. $49 Rapid City $69 Salt Lake City $109 Albuquerque Boise Idaho Falls Jackson Hole Kansas City Las Vegas Spokane D9 DallasFt.Worth Fresno Great Falls Kalispell Los Angeles MinneapolisSt. Paul Missoula Ontario, Calif. Phoenix ReneLake Tahoe SeattleTacoma St.

Louis Tulsa $129 Chicago Oakland Orange County Portland, OR by taking it travel to most To help expands services DOUGLAS Keith and Kathie Fletcher, owners of Doc Chimney in Douglas, have expanded their chimney sweep service to include a retail stove and heating supply store, according to a release. The new business is located at 804 E. Richard's Street in Douglas. CPAs offer course, hold confab CHEYENNE The Wyoming Society of Certified Public Accountants is offering the course "Accountant's Professional Liability: Avoiding Malpractice Claims in Your Tax Practice," June 20 at Little America in Cheyenne. The class, worth eight hours of continuing professional education, is being offered to members and non-members of the Society.

A business meeting and convention will also be conducted from June 20 to 22, following the conclusion of the CPE course. For further information call 634-7039. Wages lag for Wyo farm, ranch hands CHEYENNE (AP) Farm and ranch workers especially supervisors in Wyoming and nearby states make less money than their counterparts across the country, according to a state survey. The national average for supervisory workers in the farming and ranching industry make $8.82 an hour, more than $3 more an hour than supervisors in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, who make roughly $5.75 an hour, according to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Ranch hands in those western states earned an average of $4.93 an hour, compared to the national average of $5.35 a hour.

Field workers nationally make an average of $5.45 an hour, while workers in the region make about $4.96, according to the survey. Eye drop invention may liit shelves TORRINGTON (AP) A Torrington optometrist's inventions could become a local industry if a market study shows they will sell. Larry Goddard said he has applied for a grant from the state Economic Development and Stabilization Board for a market study of products he has been developing. One of the products is a device KidsflyHalf Price. Spend less on your summer vacation on Delta.

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(For car rental offer ask for code DL.) cities served by Delta and The Delta Connection in the lower 48 states. And you can afford to take the whole family. Because kids ages 2-17 can fly for half-price when traveling with an aault. But hurry. Tickets must be purchased by June 30, 1991, but travel is good through September 30, 1991, and some restrictions apply.

ADEUX WehweTb FlyAndltShows? Restrictions: Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Fares shown are One-way. Round-trip purchase is required and tickets are nonrefundable. Reservations must be made seven days prior to travel and ticket must be purchased within 24 hours of confirmation of reservation or at least 7 days before departure, whichever is earlier. Changes in reservations are permitted only for return travel under certain conditions, subject to $75 change fee.

Travel is restricted by day of week, time of day and during certain holiday periods. Higher fares apply during restricted periods Child's discount is less than 50 during restricted periods. Minimum andor maximum stay requirements apply. Child's fare applies for ages 2-17 years. Child must he accompanied by paid adult passenger on all portions of trip.

Only one child per accompanying adult passenger. Tickets for both adult and child must be purchased at same time. Purchase ticket by June 30, 1991, and complete travel by September 30, 1991. Not applicable on some flights operated by The Delta Connection. Fares are from Casper and are subject to change without notice.

tBased on minimum 2-day rental of an economy-class car. Car rental offer not available in all Delta cities Car must be picked up on day of flight arrival. Sales tax, optional CDW Waiver Savers ($9.00 per day, or less), fuel, additional driver fee and other optional items are extra. Rates higher for renters or additional driver under 25. Some airports impose a tax or fee (ranging from $.25 to 8.5) that applies only if you choose to exit on Alamo shuttle bus.

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