Basic image editing

[TXUSA]

I am still trying to get the hang of Photo and Graphic Designer 6 after working with Ulead Photo Impact for the last seven years. Switching software programs and re-learning the most basic tasks has to be one of life's the most frustrating things to deal with.

Consequently,I am having a couple of issues with the most basic of editing tasks. I've attached a doc/screenshot with a brief explanation of what I am trying to accomplish. Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.