News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Unsafe waters? Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:01:31 -0600
Inspections yield critical violations at Laramie County swimming pools

Speaker wants to make people more aware of charter schools Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:07:10 -0600
CHEYENNE - On Monday, the founder of a nationwide group that gave Wyoming's charter school law a "D" grade will talk about charter schools.

Park dedicated to fallen officer Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:07:06 -0600
CHEYENNE - In the past few years, the Cheyenne Police Department has lost two officers in the line of duty.

Wills fights the wind to shoot a 4-under Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:20:43 -0600
Jay Osmon leads all golfers in the Wyoming Open with a 5-under 65.

Post 6 can't convert hits into runs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:20:44 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Getting hits wasn't a problem for Cheyenne American Legion Post 6 on Friday.

Golfers have something to say about pin placements at Open Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:21:48 -0600
Placements for first round tougher than typically found in Sunday's round, golfers say.

The Wyoming Tribune-Eagle's Fridays on the Plaza 2008 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:30:38 -0600
Choosing bands for the Fridays on the Plaza concert series in Cheyenne is no easy task.

NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Josh Blue to perform in Cheyenne Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:28 -0600
Josh Blue has always had to face the challenge of having Cerebral palsy, but he's never been comically challenged.

BoDeans = fun Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:17:00 -0600
On Aug. 11, fans can chill out to the tunes of American roots rockers the BoDeans, known best for their hit "Closer to Free."

If the shoe fits ... you've got a happy horse Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:00:28 -0600
CHEYENNE - Gary Monce Jr. is no stranger to a hammer and nail but probably not in the way you think.

On a warm sunny day, this place is paradise Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:24:12 -0600
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It was worth going to Canada to see what fishing was like Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:24:16 -0600
At current gas prices, if I hadn't promised to go to Saskatchewan to fish months ago, I might have cancelled. I can catch walleyes closer to home, and I could have made several trips to Glendo cheaper. Of course, the walleye fishing has been weird due to the extreme, cold, muddy runoff, and there were those northern pike, and I had promised....

Our View: Board displays arrogance with secret meeting Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:17:01 -0600
Published Sunday, July 6, 2008 in the WTE "I frankly am against open deliberations." Robert Moxley Board of Appeals member The decision by the Cheyenne Building Department Board of Appeals to meet behind closed doors last week shows how arrogant some public officials remain when it comes to the issue of open meetings.

Our View: Air Force needs to pay bill Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:19:03 -0600
Published Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in the WTE While there is a dispute between the U.S. Air Force and the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities over the amount of contaminated groundwater on the city-owned Belvoir Ranch, who picks up the tab for the cleanup shouldn't be in question.

Our View: Norris brings good news for city Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:55 -0600
Published Sunday, June 22, 2008 in the WTE Finally, construction bids to replace the aging Norris Viaduct were opened last week - and city officials couldn't be happier. The apparent low bidder was Cheyenne's Reiman Corp., which will do the work for about $16.8 million. The city's engineer had estimated the price tag to be about $17.3 million, but fears earlier this spring were that the project could possibly exceed $20 million.

Our View: Just what are the commissioners out to prove? Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:55 -0600
Published Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the WTE The Laramie County Commission deserves credit for trying to open up lines of communication with the six candidates for Cheyenne mayor, but its decision to interview each of the candidates is a questionable approach that raises all kinds of questions.

Our View: Smoking ban a must in Wyoming Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:55:52 -0600
Published Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in the WTE In August it will have been two years since Cheyenne implemented a smoking ban in public places. While there were howls of protest in the beginning, most local residents, and those who come to this city routinely, have grown used to the fact that they can't smoke in restaurants or bars.

Our View: State roads need money now Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:37 -0600
Published Monday, June 16, 2008 in the WTE Arecent review of general fund appropriations to the Wyoming Department of Transportation from the Legislature recommends that WYDOT establish policies that support a statewide approach to the projects it wants to see done.

Our View: Get serious about gangs in Wyoming Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:37 -0600
Published Sunday, June 15, 2008 in the WTE One only can hope that the Legislature will get serious about gangs when it meets next January for its general session. If not, lawmakers will be ignoring what clearly is becoming a dangerous trend.

Our View: Library still gets rave reviews Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:22:00 -0600
Published Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the WTE The new Laramie County Library continues to draw praise not only from those who use it locally, but from across the country. The latest accolade came last week from the Gale and Library Journal, which named the facility as the Library of the Year for 2008.

Belvoir plans show true vision Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:34 -0600
Published Friday, June 13, 2008 in the WTE Plans for the city-owned Belvoir Ranch and the Big Hole, both southwest of Cheyenne, were unveiled Wednesday, and the recreation opportunities there appear to be boundless.

Don't give candidates a free Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:34 -0600
ride Published Thursday, June 12, 2008 in the WTE With Wyoming's pri- mary election just over two months away, politi- cians - incumbents and challengers - will be going door to door, cam- paigning for your vote. When they come knock- ing, don't let them off the hook. Ask tough questions and expect each candi- date to provide straight- forward answers. No mumbo jumbo allowed. Those difficult ques- tions - and demands for real answers - must be given to those running for Congress all the way down to Cheyenne City Council. The hottest race state- wide this summer will be among those vying for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo. She has announced that she is not seeking re- election due to her hus- band's illness, and that has prompted six candi- dates to throw their hats into the ring. Gary Trau- ner of Wilson is the lone Democrat, and W. David Herbert of Cody is the lone Libertarian. But there are four Republi- cans: Mark Gordon of Buffalo, Michael S. Hol- land of Green River, Cynthia Lummis of Chey- enne and Bill Winney of Bondurant. These candidates for federal office should be ready, willing and able to talk about issues that affect your life today and in the future. They should be forthcoming about Social Security, Medi- care, health-care insur- ance, the environment, energy and other issues related to Wyoming and its people. Tough questions also should be addressed even to those who don't have opponents in the primary and/or the general elec- tion in November. Don't give those candi- dates a pass. Cheyenne politicians like Sen. Tony Ross in State Senate District 4; Rep. Floyd Esquibel in State Senate District 8; Rep. Mary A. Throne in State House District 11; and Rep. Pete Illoway in House District 42 all are getting free rides into the Legislature because they have no opponents. But they need to be just as responsive to voters as those who are in tough races. If these men and women fail to get out and listen to voters and hear their concerns, then per- haps they have been in office for too long. Just because they already are elected doesn't mean voters don't care what they think or don't want to tell them what they would like to see accom- plished. Mr. Illoway needs to be asked the same tough questions that will be given to Rep. Lori Millin, D-Cheyenne, and Bob Nicholas, R-Cheyenne, in their contested race in House District 8. Don't treat Mr. Illoway and the other incumbents differ- ently just because they have no opponents. It is important to get all candidates on the record before they assume of- fice. That way they can't alter their positions for political reasons later on. Whether candidates face opponents or not, their constituents have every right to know what their public officials stand for - and why. And constituents can change the minds of those who visit. This summer politi- cians will be promising the sky to those who open their doors. Don't fall for it. Ask tough questions and expect straight- forward answers. You deserve at least that much.

Our View: Houses not worth saving Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:57:35 -0600
Published Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in the WTE In this age of property rights, it seems as though landowners Rande and Rita Pouppirt and Dr. Don Kougl should be able to do what they want with the houses they own in the Rainsford Historic District.

Our View: Drivers still don't get it Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:51 -0600
Published Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in the WTE A Cheyenne woman was seriously injured last month when a suspected drunken driver collided with the rear of her vehicle in Colorado on Interstate 25. The suspected culprit in this case is a 19-year-old Cheyenne man. He was arrested by the Colorado State Patrol on suspicion of vehicular assault, driving under the influence and careless driving.

Our View: Give wolf plan time to work Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:52 -0600
Published Monday, June 9, 2008 in the WTE Environmental groups want a judge in Montana to place wolves living in the Northern Rockies back on the endangered species list.

Our View: Take look at Carey assault Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:08:16 -0600
Published Sunday, June 8, 2008 in the WTE Laramie County School District 1 officials should launch an investigation into what went wrong before and after the assault of a local seventh-grader by an older student.

Reed Eckhardt Column: School hours are being squandered by district Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:29:13 -0600
Published Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the WTE The memo to parents read as follows: "Friday, June 6 - Last day of classes. Elementary to dismiss at 10:30 a.m."

Reed Eckhardt Column: Spiker's decision a surprise Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:00:36 -0600
Published Saturday, May 24, 2008 in the WTE Some might describe it as a shot to the solar plexus.

Reed Eckhardt Column: There is no way LCSD1 will approve a charter school Sun, 18 May 2008 19:10:10 -0600
Published Saturday, May 17, 2008 in the WTE Anyone who thinks that the Laramie County School District 1 trustees are ever going to approve a charter school in Cheyenne is fooling himself.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Recreation Center defeat is not the end of progress Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:23 -0600
Published Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the WTE Some are declaring Tuesday's defeat of a recreation center for Cheyenne as the beginning of the end for progressive government in the Capital City.

Reed Eckhardt Column: Proposed recreation center is part of the progressive vision Sat, 3 May 2008 07:53:25 -0600
Published Saturday, May 3, 2008 in the WTE Wants vs. need. That's how many opponents of the projects on next week's sixth-penny sales tax ballot have framed their argument.

Vera M. Wittman Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:57 -0600
1931-2008 Vera Mae Wittmann, 77, of Cheyenne died June 27 in Cheyenne.

Ruby L. Penland Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:58 -0600
1919-2008 Ruby Lee Penland, 88, of Cheyenne died July 11 at the Davis Hospice Center.

Beverly E. Quinn Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:58 -0600
1932-2008 Beverly E. Quinn, 76, of Cheyenne died July 9 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Hedy C. Bedont Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:58 -0600
1919-2008 Hedy Culbertson Bedont, 88, died July 9, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo.

Donald T. Saxby Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:59 -0600
1923-2008 Donald T. Saxby, 85, was born May 16, 1923, to Warren and Helen Saxby in Florence, Colo. He passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on July 10.

Harry H. Wade Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:04:21 -0600
1934-2008 Harry H. Wade, 74, of Cheyenne passed away July 7 at Kindred Hospital in Denver.

Throwback throwing Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
LARAMIE -- Can you think of a technology so advanced and so vital to human survival that its use spans at least 30,000 years?

Group advocates broader voter registration access Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming League of Women Voters wants the secretary of state's office to encourage the 23 county clerks to provide more voter registration outside their offices as allowed by state law.

Gun plan for national parks gets extension Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
With wire and staff reports KALISPELL, Mont. -- A controversial plan that would allow tourists to carry loaded guns in national parks is on hold, as pressure from critics has forced an extension of the public comment period through Aug. 8.

Wyoming briefs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
From wire reports Expect delays on Togwotee Pass JACKSON -- Plan on delays if you'll be driving over Togwotee Pass at night in the upcoming week.

'It can be helped' Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
CHEYENNE -- While many Americans felt helpless as they watched terrorists attack New York City and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, Cody Feeback felt something else: a call to service.

'I wasn't right' Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Almost as soon as he left his military post in Iraq, Ric Bollen began to forget things.

PTSD diagnosis, treatment evolves Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:07:01 -0600
CHEYENNE -- Gulf War veteran Steven Bates suffered from flashbacks, panic attacks and uncontrollable outbursts of anger for years after he returned from the Middle East.

War turns life 'upside-down' Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:53:30 -0600
RIVERTON -- Robert Niezwaag Jr., an Army commander with a laid-back leadership style, suddenly found himself yelling at his men.

Fuel prices hit businesses Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:47:28 -0600
LARAMIE -- Businesses in Laramie are struggling to cope with the recent steep rise in fuel prices.

Rendezvous teaches kids mountain man skills Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:47:28 -0600
RIVERTON -- "Come on, Magpie, you can do it."

House leader opposes killing wild horses Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:06:06 -0600
RENO, Nev. -- A U.S. House leader has come out against a federal proposal to euthanize wild horses and asked a federal agency to delay a decision on the animals' fate.

Famed tree gets beetle protection Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:06:06 -0600
BUFORD -- What is probably Wyoming's best known and toughest tree received some special attention Friday along Interstate 80 near here.

Jazz festival kicks off Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:06:06 -0600
CODY -- While visitors might be surprised today to hear the sounds of live jazz carried aloft on a summer breeze, local music fans know after two decades that it must be time again for the Yellowstone Jazz Festival.

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