Fireworks food for the Fourth of July

Oven-Fried Chicken (Recipe courtesy of "Best of Country Chicken," Reiman Publications)

Central Wyoming Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 9

Jeff Willert, of Belvidere, S.D., tumbles as 'Multichem Highline' bolts away during the Wednesday night performance of the 2009 Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo in Casper. (Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune)

Four ways to have a safe Fourth of July

Keep cold salsa and salads chilly at cookouts by placing them in a tub of ice. Toss it after two hours — it could be harboring bacteria.

Al Kalbfleisch

Mary and Al Kalbfleisch were both born in Washington D.C., but grew up in the suburbs. When they were kids, they tilled the land for food during WWII, went on to do the usual academics with the help of the GI Bill, settled in Connecticut, raised two kids, then retired to Wyoming. They then felt the need, as part of their new lives here, to give support to organizations serving the community. It was time to give back. Music has been a large part of this: The Old Time Fiddlers, the Casper Fiddle Club, the Wyoming Fiddlers Association, District No. 4. They've also volunteered for the Nicolaysen Art Museum and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Clara is their youngest grandchild. She was born on April 3, 2006, at Los Angeles Presbyterian Hospital, under a dark cloud that only medical technology can predict. All tough journeys bring forth a hero — Clara's mom, Kate. More than ever, Kate fills their hearts with admiration.

Mark Stuhlmiller

Third generation Marine Mark Stuhlmiller, who retired after 20 years as deputy police chief with the Casper Police Department, returned this spring from more than two years as interim contingent commander/bureau commander on an international police mission in Iraq. He's starting a new career as a Casper realtor.

Al Kalbfleisch

Mary and Al Kalbfleisch were both born in Washington D.C., but grew up in the suburbs. When they were kids, they tilled the land for food during WWII, went on to do the usual academics with the help of the GI Bill, settled in Connecticut, raised two kids, then retired to Wyoming. They then felt the need, as part of their new lives here, to give support to organizations serving the community. It was time to give back. Music has been a large part of this: The Old Time Fiddlers, the Casper Fiddle Club, the Wyoming Fiddlers Association, District No. 4. They've also volunteered for the Nicolaysen Art Museum and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Clara is their youngest grandchild. She was born on April 3, 2006, at Los Angeles Presbyterian Hospital, under a dark cloud that only medical technology can predict. All tough journeys bring forth a hero — Clara's mom, Kate. More than ever, Kate fills their hearts with admiration.

Mark Schultz

Mark Schultz is a Christian singer/songwriter who has written several hit songs. Some of them have been named Christian Song of the Year by BMI and American Songwriter. Schultz has earned numerous accolades and awards in the music industry.

Barb Maquire

Barb Maguire is a kindergarten teacher and mathematics instructional facilitator at Park Elementary School.