News 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

3rd wettest August ever Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:41:56 -0600
CHEYENNE - A very slow-moving storm over Cheyenne made for record-breaking low temperatures and precipitation late last week.

House seekers to spar over hot topics Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:32:59 -0600
Domestic energy production and tax cuts key for Republican candidates.

Family thankful, despite tragedy suffered by son Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:47:15 -0600
CHEYENNE -- It's a story that 23-year-old Devin Barnhart's father says is a story about heroes.

Willie E. Smith Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:47 -0600
1926-2008 Willie E. "Billie" Smith, 82, of Cheyenne died Tuesday at the Davis Hospice Center.

Ferdinand M. Kinnier Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:37 -0600
1930-2008 Maj. Ferdinand (Fred) Miller Kinnier, USAF retired, of Cheyenne died Aug. 13 in Cheyenne.

Elizabeth P. Nelson Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:34 -0600
1926-2008 Elizabeth P. Nelson, 82, of Cheyenne died Aug. 11 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Isabelle Borchert Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:28 -0600
1913-2008 Isabelle Borchert, 94, of Pointe Frontier in Cheyenne died Aug. 13 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.

Shirley J. Bishop Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:25 -0600
1935-2008 Shirley J. Bishop, 73, lost her battle with cancer and died July 9.

Elizabeth E. Marsh Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:22 -0600
1918-2008 Spirited 89-year-old Cheyenne resident Elizabeth "Betty" Eleanor Marsh died on Aug 2, her trademark sparkle and high-octane energy dimmed by metastasizing breast cancer.

Richard E. Fallas Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:22 -0600
1925-2008 Richard E. Fallas, 82, of Cheyenne died Aug. 15 at Davis Hospice Center.

Mose E. Corbin Jr. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:33:23 -0600
1936-2008 Mose E. "Ed" Corbin Jr., 72, of Cheyenne died Aug. 14 at his home.

Ghosts move game back to 7:05 p.m. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:54:37 -0600
The Casper Ghosts doubleheader against the Billings Mustangs will not start until 7:05 p.m. today at Mike Lansing Field.

Wyoming brief Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
Cheyenne sets new temp record CHEYENNE -- Cheyenne's high temperature on Friday reached only 49 degrees.

State probes more CBM wells Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
Nearly 1,000 coal-bed methane wells in Wyoming's Powder River Basin have produced nothing but water for five years, according to state records, and the state engineer's office wants to know why.

Friends, family, lend support to fire victims Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
LANDER -- Family, friends, and community members are joining together to support victims of a mobile home fire in Riverton that claimed the lives of three small children and has left a 29-year-old woman severely burned and in critical condition.

Governor to ask for backup howitzer for Sylvan Pass Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
CHEYENNE n Gov. Dave Freudenthal said he will ask the Legislature for money to buy a backup howitzer to use for avalanche control on Sylvan Pass.

Candidates differ on government involvement in economy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:58 -0600
To help the economy, the government should develop a comprehensive energy policy, increase regulations for the mortgage industry and get its spending under control, said Nick Carter, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Wyoming briefs Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
Program seeks horse owners The 2008 Wyoming Mustang Challenge, a program through the Mustang Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program, will end today with auction-style horse adoptions.

U.S. House hopefuls stress need for security Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
CHEYENNE -- People appear to be more and more steamed about airport security, and particularly the shoe-inspection ritual.

Wyo, Mont. see fewer wildfires this summer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Wyoming and Montana are seeing fewer and less intense wildfires this summer although there is still about a month and a half left in the fire season, state foresters in both states said Thursday.

Gunbarrel fire to see ups and downs Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
WAPITI (Lee News Service) -- The next month is likely to bring a mix of smoky and serene days across the 65-square-mile Gunbarrel fire area.

Coalition: Leave bison alone Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Environmentalists and a group of property owners near Yellowstone National Park said Thursday they are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit over the capture and hazing of bison that wander outside the park.

Fiddle fun Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:33:04 -0600
For almost 25 years, Phyllis Lefevre of Casper has played the fiddle "just for fun," she said.

Fiddle fun Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
For almost 25 years, Phyllis Lefevre of Casper has played the fiddle "just for fun," she said.

Sex offender gets max sentence Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
Calling him a "poster child for why sex offender registration exists," a judge Friday sentenced a Mills man to 18 to 20 years in prison for molesting a boy.

Cheyenne teen pleads guilty to computer crime Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
From wire and staff reports CASPER -- A 19-year-old Wyoming resident has pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the development of a program that took over thousands of computers nationwide to steal credit card information.

Teen admits role in robbery Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
A Casper teenager admitted Friday to participating in the June robbery of an Evansville convenience store.

Casper briefs Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:59 -0600
Ghosts games rescheduled Because Thursday's and Friday's Casper Ghosts games with the Billings Mustangs were rained out, the team will play two doubleheaders this weekend

Man gets 12-20 for manslaughter, victim died following party Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
Sheri Williams turned to the young man seated several feet from her at the defense table. She took out a photograph and held it in his direction.

'Where Everybody Belongs' Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:47:25 -0600
The first challenge 10 sixth- and seventh-graders faced as CY Junior High students was popping a balloon by sitting on it.

Alcohol allegation could add to sentence Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
Due to an alleged bond violation, a Casper man convicted of manslaughter could serve more time in prison that laid out in a plea agreement he made in April.

County commissioner candidates field questions Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:04:11 -0600
Five people serve on the Natrona County Board of Commissioners that oversee the county's governance, and two positions are open in the Nov. 4 general election.

School starts with a Bash Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
Celebrate the start of a brand new school year with Mercer House's and the Natrona County School District's Back to School Bash on Saturday.

Teen gets 12-20 for robberies Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
A Natrona County District judge sentenced a Casper teenager on Thursday to 12 to 20 years in prison for participating in a string of armed robberies last fall.

City briefs Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
Judge suspends teen's prison sentence A judge Thursday agreed to suspend the sentence of a Colorado teenager accused of acting as a lookout during the November robbery of an Alcova bar.

History of wind energy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:33:04 -0600
-- Wind energy was used to propel boats along the Nile River as early as 5000 B.C.

Business briefs Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
Rancher Energy project approved The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has approved Rancher Energy Corp.'s Big Muddy River 2nd Frontier Unit, according to a press release.

Colorado wind turbine maker expands Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
DENVER -- Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems said Friday it will build two more plants in Colorado and bring a total of 1,350 more jobs to the state.

Carroll Fred Card Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
(flag) (photo) WHEATLAND -- A funeral service for Carroll Fred Card, 87, will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Gorman Funeral Homes n Platte Chapel with Pastor Andy Gudahl officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Hull Community of Nebraska.

Denise Joann Armstrong-Shuster Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
(photo) GILLETTE -- A service celebrating the life of Denise Joann Armstrong-Shuster, 51, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Campbell County Cemetery Shelter.

Don Scurio Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:24:10 -0600
A private family service in honor of Don Scurio, 49, of Buffalo will be held at a later date.

Eric Eugene Tallman Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
CASPER -- Memorial services for Eric Eugene Tallman, 39, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 19, 2008, at the Bustard Funeral Home with Pastor Don Evans of Faith Assembly of God officiating. Cremation has been held.

Marjory Ellen Woody Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
RIVERTON -- Memorial services for Marjory Ellen Woody, 90, of Riverton will be at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 16, 2008, at the Davis Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Thurman of the Riverton United Methodist Church will officiate.

Brandon Dave Skiles Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
ROCK SPRINGS -- A Mass of Christian burial for Brandon Dave Skiles, 11, was held Friday, August 15, 2008, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Paula Holybee Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
CASPER -- At her request a gathering for Paula Holybee, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 342 S. Elk Street.

Howard Winston Henderson Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:21:50 -0600
CASPER -- Memorial services for Howard Winston Henderson, 89, will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Life Care Center Garden area, 4041 S. Poplar St Casper.

Doyle Neil Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:05:58 -0600
(flag) (photo) RIVERTON -- Funeral services for former Riverton resident Doyle Neil, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at the Riverton Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Walter Gilroy will officiate.

Mae Temple Voss Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
(photo) WORLAND -- A funeral for Mae Temple Voss, 93, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Grover Briggs officiating.

Robert William Richman Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
(flag) (photo) SALMON, Idaho -- A Mass for Robert William Richman, 85, was offered on August 9, 2008, and a celebration of his life was held on August 12, 2008. Cremation has taken place.

Robert David Conley Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
(flag) THERMOPOLIS -- No services for Robert David Conley, 75, are planned but the scattering of ashes will be at a later date.

Carroll Fred Card Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
WHEATLAND -- A funeral service for Carroll Fred Card, 87, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Gorman Funeral Homes n Platte Chapel.

Myrna Jean (Shupp) Sleeger Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
(photo) DENVER -- Graveside services for former Casper resident, Myrna Jean (Shupp) Sleeger, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Ft. Logan Cemetery in Denver.

Fritzi Hufsmith Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:06:45 -0600
(photo) CASPER -- A memorial service for Fritzi Hufsmith, 93, will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at St. Mark's Columbarium.

From wild to ride Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:23 -0600
A calm horse stands still next to his trainer, casually looking around. He opens his mouth easily for a bit, lets his owner see his teeth and gums without fuss, and hardly moves when the man jumps up to ride him bareback.

Farm fresh Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:22 -0600
Ray Pat sells honey -- honey in jugs, honey in jars, creamed honey the consistency of butter, honey candy, honey walnut ice cream topping, honey straws for tea and even honey barbecue sauce.

From there to here Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:22 -0600
It all started with a tiny little classified ad for a garage sale of all things in the Casper Star-Tribune on Thursday, June 12, 2008.

Jobs and 'green' giants Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:21 -0600
GLENROCK -- Don Quixote, famous for mistaking windmills for giants, might make of this sight a whole tribe of Titans.

The year of living upside down Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:22 -0600
U.S. home values in the second quarter posted their largest year-over-year decline in the past 12 years, Zillow Real Estate Market Reports indicates.

Home price appreciation slows Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:22 -0600
Recent increases in Wyoming home prices slowed dramatically in the first quarter 2008.

What sets C.J. apart from the others? Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:58:54 -0600
CHEYENNE -- C.J. Brown says he moves in several worlds -- as a father, as a state employee who travels the state and as an assistant pastor.

Cheney casts absentee ballot in Jackson Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:24:01 -0600
JACKSON (AP) -- Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, cast absentee ballots in person in Jackson, where they have a home.

Bikers like Scouts' new Teton Pass trail Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:24:01 -0600
JACKSON (AP) -- Mountain bikers already are giving a thumbs up to a new mountain bike trail on Teton Pass.

Teen hacker pleads guilty Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:15 -0600
CHEYENNE - A 19-year-old Cheyenne man pleaded guilty in a Casper federal courtroom Wednesday in connection with the development of software to take over thousands of computers and gain access to financial information.

Math still poses some problems Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:17 -0600
Local students bested their state and national peers in many areas

Willie E. Smith Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:47 -0600
1926-2008 Willie E. "Billie" Smith, 82, of Cheyenne died Tuesday at the Davis Hospice Center.

Elizabeth P. Nelson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:39 -0600
1926-2008 Elizabeth P. Nelson of Cheyenne, 82, died Aug. 11 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Isabelle Borchert Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:38 -0600
1913-2008 Isabelle Borchert, 94, of Pointe Frontier in Cheyenne died Aug. 13 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.

John T. Langley Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:34 -0600
1935-2008 John Thomas Langley Sr., 73, of Cheyenne passed away at his daughter Nancy Campbell's home on Aug. 10 in Houston. He had just traveled to Houston to receive cancer treatments.

Elizabeth E. Marsh Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:27 -0600
1918-2008 Spirited 89-year-old Cheyenne resident Elizabeth Eleanor ("Betty") Marsh died on Aug 2, her trademark sparkle and high-octane energy dimmed by metastasizing breast cancer.

Mose E. Corbin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:59:28 -0600
1936-2008 Mose E. "Ed" Corbin Jr., 72, of Cheyenne died Aug. 14 at his home.

Climber dies in fall Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
A Montana climber fell and died while traversing the ridge between the South Teton and Cloudveil Dome in Grand Teton National Park with three companions on Saturday afternoon.

Commission to appoint replacement to board Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
County commissioners will appoint one of the three candidates to replace Bill Paddleford on the board Tuesday.

Teen dies in Grand Teton minivan crash Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 MST
A 16-year-old boy died in a single car rollover accident on Highway 26/89/191 in Grand Teton National Park Saturday evening...

Ghosts game washes out; two twinbills this weekend Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:12 -0600

Georgia men claim hairy, frozen corpse is Bigfoot Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:33:10 -0600
ATLANTA -- Two men claim they've bagged Bigfoot, and say they have the hairy corpse of the legendary creature stored away in a freezer.

Green River considers video cameras Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:15:02 -0600
GREEN RIVER -- The city of Green River may set up surveillance cameras around town to try to reduce vandalism.

Woman who had dogs cloned wanted in Tennessee Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:15:02 -0600
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A woman who made headlines by having five pups cloned and was linked to an abduction case in England is also wanted in Tennessee on charges she tried to plan a burglary in 2004, a defense attorney and prosecutors there said.

Cheney casts absentee ballot in Jackson Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:15:02 -0600
JACKSON -- Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, cast absentee ballots in person in Jackson, where they have a home.

Clothing giveaway helps kids, Hispanic Ministries expects to grow in Wyoming Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:40:10 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. (Lee News Service) -- Carl Redman is ready for the sixth grade: He's got a new backpack and a bunch of T-shirts with funny sayings.

Judge rejects 'roadless' rule Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:50:45 -0600
CHEYENNE -- A federal judge in Wyoming has overturned a Clinton-era ban on road construction in nearly 60 million acres of national forest, extending a long-running dispute over U.S. Forest Service rules for large sections of undeveloped land.

Southeast Wyo Dems differ on smoking ban Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:50:45 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The two Democratic candidates for House District 3 in southeast Wyoming differ sharply on the need for a statewide smoking ban.

Cheyenne considers under-21 server law Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Cheyenne City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow people ages 18 through 20 to serve alcohol in the bar areas of restaurants.

Devon proposes more than 200 wells near Riverton Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
RIVERTON -- Devon Energy Production Co. is proposing to drill more than 200 gas wells on mostly public land nine miles southeast of here.

Wyoming briefs Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
Memorial service set for fire victims RIVERTON -- A memorial service is scheduled to be held today for the three young siblings who were killed last week in a mobile home fire.

Cancer Society's 'Fight Back Express' makes pit stop in Casper Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:40:10 -0600
The American Cancer Society's "Fight Back Express" rolled into Casper Tuesday night in a national tour to show that Americans have the power to fight cancer.

Board completes definitions Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
"Schools of choice" is among terms the Natrona County school board has decided not to define.

Son's bullet misses mom Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
Star-Tribune staff reports Police Monday arrested a Casper man suspected of firing a handgun into a recliner his mother was sitting on.

Eastside council candidates talk about growth, OYD Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
Three candidates with varying hopes for Casper's future are vying for one council seat in Casper's Ward III on Casper's east side.

Write-ins could create competition Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:06:14 -0600
Only one Casper City Council race will be formally contested in the primary election on Aug. 19, but there are possible write-in candidates to create competition in the general election.

Library project makes ballot Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:50:45 -0600
The new Natrona County Library project will be on the general election ballot in November, thanks to resolutions from all municipalities in the county supporting the initiative.

Teen pleads no contest in JDC sexual assault case Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:50:45 -0600
A former inmate of the juvenile detention center in Casper pleaded no contest Tuesday to aiding and abetting the sexual assault of another inmate.