Wyoming Tribune-Eagle back issues from September 2008:
Central "wild child" now a family man ; Larry Mallery, a 1984 graduate of Cheyenne's Central High, is now the vice president of finance at an electrical parts distributor in Texas. Living there and visiting here is like two totally different worlds, he said.Have a story suggestion? To suggest a Laramie County high-school graduate for a Where Are They Now? feature, contact Baylie Davis at 633-3184 or bdavis@wyomingnews.com
Sep 01, 2008; ... By Baylie Davis bdavis@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - "There's a Wyoming quality that doesn't leave you. Itjust kind of grows into you," said Larry Mallery, a 1984 graduate ofCheyenne's Central High. Now he describes days in Wyoming as the exact opposite of hiseveryday ...
Labor Day closures
Sep 01, 2008 ... The following agencies, offices and services will be closed todayfor Labor Day: Federal, state, county and city offices. Cheyenne Transit Center. Route buses are not running.Reservations for curb-to-curb service for Tuesday, Sept. 2 had tohave been made by 4 p.m ....
Police blotter
Sep 01, 2008 ... Recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department were: Paul M. Carabajal, 18, of 520 E. Seventh St. on a felony warrantfor probation violation at 10:48 a.m. Wednesday at 706 StanfieldAve. Damon L. Shaw, 42, of 413 Bent Ave. for fighting or riotousconduct and unlawful entry ...
Obsession. ; Jes s Moroles has made a living as an artist since age 13, but it was sculpting with granite that really got him hooked
Sep 01, 2008; ... By Karen Cotton kcotton@wyomingnews.com A renowned granite sculptor's work will be on display throughoutSeptember at Laramie County Community College. Jess Moroles is best known for his largest scale single work the"Houston Police Officers Memorial," dedicated in ...
Ayres Natural Bridge offers cool respite to travelers
Sep 01, 2008; ... Story by Barb Gorges Special to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle Pioneers trying to escape the rat race of the Oregon Trail andits wide-open spaces probably found this little side trip up LaPrele Creek to be as refreshing as today's travelers on Interstate25 do. Perhaps ...
Going the distance ; Frank Vossler is willing to do what it takes to help his team win
Sep 01, 2008; ... By Jeremiah Johnke jjohnke@wyomingnews.com BURNS - The idea of leaving the United States for the first timeappealed to Frank Vossler, but his trip to Australia, was about morethan sightseeing. The Burns High junior did get a first-hand look at places he hadonly seen ...
Knapton made one of UW's biggest plays Saturday
Sep 01, 2008; ... on fourth and 2, gabe knapton stopped ohio's running back chrisgarrett to keep the bobcats from scoring after a cowboy turnover. By Robert Gagliardi rgagliardi@wyomingnews.com LARAMIE - University of Wyoming linebacker Gabe Knapton wascredited with only one solo ...
How does CRMC fare against other national hospitals? ; A hospital comparison Web site puts CRMC at the national average for mortality rates.
Sep 01, 2008; ... By Michelle Dynes mdynes@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - The mortality rate at Cheyenne Regional Medical Centermeets the national average for heart attack, heart failure andpneumonia. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services compiled mortalitydata as part of the Web ...
Boat owner stays afloat
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16 warning sirens installed for a louder, safer county
Sep 01, 2008; ... At noon Sept. 5, things may be a little louder than normal inyour neighborhood - Laramie County will test 16 new outdoor warningsirens that have been installed in the following locations:1311Ashford (near Terry Ranch Road)Daisha and BlackhawkInterstate 25 andWest CollegeLaramie County ...
Obituaries
Sep 01, 2008 ... June K. Bishop 1919-2008 W. June Knisely Bishop, 89, of Cheyenne passed away at her homein Cheyenne on Aug. 29. She was born June 6, 1919, on the Antler Ranch near Sunshine PostOffice west of Meeteetse. June was raised in Worland, attending public schools ...
Hidden peaks, hanging gardens and an alpine animal safari
Sep 02, 2008; ... Story and photos by Shauna Stephenson sstephenson@wyomingnews.com This feels like the top of the alpine world. At the lip of the continental divide, a person is surrounded bybeauty on Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. To the south are theHanging Gardens, Reynolds ...
Spectacular boat ride takes you to Canada ; Waterton-Glacier National Park boat cruiseTaking a boat ride from Waterton, Canada, across to Goat Haunt ranger station in Glacier National Park will cost roughly $35 but will give you access to multiple trails and some good wildlife viewing. For more information, visit www.watertoncruise.com.
Sep 02, 2008; ... By Shauna Stephenson sstephenson@wyomingnews.com It will probably be the easiest border crossing you will evermake. A boat ride from Waterton, Canada, will shuttle you across theinternational border through some of the most spectacular scenery inthe lower ...
Going to the Sun Road
Sep 02, 2008; ... By Shauna Stephenson sstephenson@wyomingnews.com While much of Glacier National Park is off limits to vehicles,the best way to see the park is a jaunt down Going to the Sun Road. The road was completed in 1932 and opened to the public in 1933. Driving through, a ...
Glacier National Park ; It's a true backpacker's paradise ... but it's also totally hospitable to those who don't enjoy freezing, sleepless nights on the ground.
Sep 02, 2008; ... By Shauna Stephenson sstephenson@wyomingnews.com While much of Glacier National Park is considered wilderness - atrue backpacker's paradise - the developed portion of the park drawsjust as much attention as the lofty peaks. Those not dying to spend a night freezing on ...
Why rush on teen alcohol serving? ; the issue: The Cheyenne City Council delayed action last week on a proposal to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to serve alcohol in the dispensing areas of restaurants.
Sep 02, 2008 ... hen the safety of young people is at stake, it always makes senseto move slowly. Thus we support the decision by the Cheyenne City Council lastweek to delay action on a proposal to allow 18- to 20-year-olds toserve alcohol in the dispensing areas of local restaurants. There ...
Nothin's gonna stop Madsen
Sep 02, 2008; ... the bareback bronc rider from pine bluffs also plays linebackerfor the hornets football team and figures if he can ride a buckinghorse he can take on offensive linemen, fullbacks, tight ends oranyone else on the gridiron. By Jeremiah ...
Hastings can't stop smiling
Sep 02, 2008; ... the cheyenne east senior won four events at the western zone championships in oregon in august. By Ian St. Clair istclair@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - You will have to forgive Justin Hastings. For about this past month, he just can't stop smiling. Winning ...
State unemployment rate highest since Nov. 2005 ; The unemployment rate here is low, but increasing. The number of out- of-state workers is increasing as well, bringing union membership up with it. The gender gap in wages is higher here than the national average.
Sep 02, 2008; ... By Baylie Davis bdavis@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Labor Day is traditionally a day to celebrate and showappreciation for working Americans. But while many were celebrating a day off from work, others wereprobably wishing they had a job to take a day off from. As ...
State to get nursing workforce center ; The Wyoming Community Foundation, in partnership with nursing organizations throughout the state, earned a grant to create the Nursing Workforce Project of Wyoming. The project creates a workforce center to address issues with nurse shortages and nurse retention.
Sep 02, 2008; ... The center will look at how the nationwide nurse shortage is impacting care in wyoming. By Michelle Dynes mdynes@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Community Foundation earned a grant tocreate the Nursing Workforce Project of Wyoming. The foundation ...
Police blotter
Sep 02, 2008 ... Recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department were: Clayton C. Kelly, 41, of 208 Russell Ave. #A for driving underthe influence and failure to maintain a traffic lane at 2:10 a.m.Friday in the 800 block of Warren Avenue. Dennis G. Nelson, 39, of 4909 Columbia Drive for ...
At Attention
Sep 02, 2008 ... Five Soldiers with the Wyoming Army National Guard graduated fromthe 213th Regional Training Institute's Officer Candidate School onAug. 23, at the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center's headquartersbuilding. Graduates include Officer Candidates Duane Good, of Casper;Chance Hunt ...
Obituaries
Sep 02, 2008 ... Mamie L. Wright 1916-2008 Mamie L. Wright, 92, of Cheyenne passed away Aug. 30 at CheyenneRegional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 14, 1916, in Elwood, Neb., and had lived herefor 70 years. Mrs. Wright was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern ...
Sperry Glacier: A stunning hike to old, stone chalets
Sep 02, 2008; ... Sperry Chalet (pictured) and Granite Park ChaletThe twolongstanding, stone chalets offer visitors excellent opportunitiesto explore remote areas of Glacier National Park and are accessibleby either hiking or horseback riding.Both Sperry and Granite ParkChalet must be booked well in ...
Letters from Readers
Sep 02, 2008 ... "Outsiders" actually may know Wyoming better From Mary Lou Marcum Cheyenne While I was not born in Wyoming, I have spent most of my 70-plusyears in Cheyenne and consider it my hometown. I graduated from Cheyenne High School and many years later fromUW. I pay ...
Local Briefs
Sep 02, 2008 ... LOCAL CSC Stingers take third in Colorado CHEYENNE - The Cheyenne Soccer Club's Stingers under-10 rec-plusgirls soccer team took third place at the Thornton Kick-off Classicin Thornton, Colo., last weekend. This was the team's first experience with the off-sides rule ...
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Police blotter
Sep 04, 2008 ... Recently arrested by the Laramie County Sheriff's Departmentwere: Joseph N. Hernandez, 19, of 1016 Savage Drive for being a minorpossession of alcohol, interference with a peace officer andvandalism at 10 p.m. Sunday at 300 E. Prosser Road #87. Rene S. Ramirez, 24, of 300 E ....
Central'sutility man ; justin roberts is a three-year starter on the indians' offensive and defensive lines, but he will make the move to middle linebacker this fall. he might also handle some kicking and punting duties for his team, as well.
Sep 04, 2008; ... By Jeremiah Johnke jjohnke@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Cheyenne Central football coach Brick Cegelski dideverything he could to keep from snickering when Justin Roberts toldhim he could punt. Punters are typically more muscular soccer players. Roberts is a6-foot-1, ...
UW defense must be solid to stop Air Force's offense
Sep 04, 2008; ... more often than not, the uw players who have the biggest gamesagainst the falcons are the safeties, as they're the ones left tomake the majority of tackles. By Robert Gagliardi rgagliardi@wyomingnews.com LARAMIE - Air Force's option and run-oriented offense puts ...
UW needs to beat Air Force to provide hope for the season
Sep 04, 2008; ... It's only the second game of the season, but Saturday's contestwith the Air Force Academy is a big one for the University ofWyoming football team. Is it a "must" win? Is the second of 12 regular-season games a "must win" for anyteam? No. But it's important for ...
Passenger ejected in rollover
Sep 04, 2008; ... A young man is in serious condition after an alleged DUI crash. By Michael Van Cassell mcassell@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drivingunder the influence and another man was flown to the hospital aftera rollover crash last ...
Lapkin not thrilled with his performance ... but gets only win for East in loss to Central
Sep 04, 2008; ... By Ian St. Clair istclair@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Aaron Lapkin isn't one who usually needs help. When you're arguably this state's best tennis player, talentalone will usually suffice. Well, at least on Wednesday afternoon at Cheyenne Central, Lapkingot help ...
Old house can move - permit valid, lawyers say
Sep 04, 2008; ... By Jodi Rogstad jrogstad@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - A moving permit for an old house behind the HistoricGovernors' Mansion was issued properly, a local law firm hasdecided. A handful of neighbors and local politicians had disagreed withthe city's reading of local ...
Central golf team to compete in Tennessee in tournament
Sep 04, 2008; ... By Jeremiah Johnke jjohnke@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - For the second time in three seasons, the CheyenneCentral boys golf team will compete in the McDonald's Tournament ofChampions. The invitation-only event at Ridgefields Country Club inKingsport, Tenn., starts ...
Home tax exemptions, gas pipeline considered by Freudenthal
Sep 04, 2008; ... state homeowners need relief from the steep rise in propertyvaluations, he says. By Bill McCarthy bmccarthy@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Wednesday that he hopesvoters will persuade legislators to revive a homestead property-taxexemption ....
Hosted by the Pine Bluffs chapter of Pheasants Forever
Sep 04, 2008; ... When: Saturday, 10 a.m. Where: Pine Bluffs Sportsman Club Shooting Range More info: Register in advance. Kids will learn about andpractice with air pistols, .22 caliber pistols, archery, lasertarget pistols, air rifles, ...
"Napoleon Dynamite" producer brings new film to Fort Collins
Sep 04, 2008; ... TriMedia Film FestivalWhen: Friday through SundayWhere: Old Towndowntown, Fort Collins, Colo. For a full list of movies, events andvenues, go to www.trimediafilmfest.comTickets: All Festival Pass:$70-$150 Individual ticket: $10; discounts available for groups,seniors and students ....
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Letters from Readers
Sep 04, 2008 ... Cheyenne police officer provides young people with a realitycheck From Peg Bratton Cheyenne I applaud Cheyenne Police Officer John Gay for his efforts toeducate the students at Windsor (Colo.) High School regarding theuse of the MySpace Web site. Our children ...
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Obituaries
Sep 04, 2008 ... Gladys I. Robison 1913-2008 Gladys Irene Robison, 95, of Cheyenne died Aug. 17 at Life CareCenter of Cheyenne. She was born June 13, 1913, in Dillon, Ill. She was a registered nurse. She married Raymond R. Robison on June 16, 1940, in Cheyenne ....
Local Briefs
Sep 04, 2008 ... CHEYenne $25,000 in damage to elementary school done by several juveniles The Platte County Sheriff's Office has identified severaljuveniles, ages 12 to 16, who caused an estimated $25,000 in damageto Chugwater Elementary nearly three weeks ago. The office reported ...
City wise to take advice
Sep 05, 2008 ... The city of Cheyenne would be wise to take the advice of DanBurden, who was in the Capital City on Wednesday to provide detailsabout the community's walkability - or lack thereof. Mr. Burden is the founder of the non-profit group WalkableCommunities, and he was here to point out ...
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Sep 05, 2008; ... Top name magicians from around the nation will be in fort collinstonight. By Karen Cotton kcotton@wyomingnews.com Tonight be dazzled by magicians from around the nation at theLincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colo. The public magic show is taking place during the ...
LCCC trustees to decide on approval of UW joint facility ; Trustees at Laramie County Community College will decide Sept. 17 whether to approve plans for a joint facility with the University of Wyoming. The building would be constructed on the LCCC campus in Cheyenne.
Sep 05, 2008; ... By Becky Orr borr@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - It would cost about $26.1 million to construct abuilding at the Laramie County Community College campus wherestudents could earn four-year and master's degrees. Initial plans for the joint University of Wyoming/LCCC ...
Local ranchers and farmers learn about the impact of climate change ; Regional farmers and ranchers met in Cheyenne to learn more about how climate change will impact rangeland management decisions and the susceptibility of pastures to weedy plant invasions during the symposium "Climate Change in Western Rangelands" on Thursday.
Sep 05, 2008; ... By Michelle Dynes mdynes@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Climate change is altering rangeland management. Farmers and ranchers must adapt to longer droughts interrupted byheavier than normal rainstorms. They also must contend with a longer growing season that ...
A pizza a day for 20 days makes for a husky lineman
Sep 05, 2008; ... after returning from a mission trip 30 pounds lighter, East'spowell nicodemus was forced to eat pizza and GET into the weightroom. By Jeremiah Johnke jjohnke@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Cheyenne East football coach Chad Goff almost didn'trecognize Powell Nicodemus when ...
Viaduct upgrade to be easy on the eyes
Sep 03, 2008; ... While the city's finance committee agreed to reconsideraesthetics, it didn't offer a funding source. By Jodi Rogstad jrogstad@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - The Cheyenne City Council's Finance Committee voted 2-1 Monday to return aesthetic details to the Norris Viaduct ...
High-tech manufacturing, research companies can find a home in Cheyenne
Sep 03, 2008; ... By Bill McCarthy bmccarthy@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - A local high-tech company has nearly completed itsheadquarters, which it hopes will attract similar businesses here. "We're getting close," said Don Montgomery, CEO of nanoMaterialsDiscovery Corporation, also known ...
Police blotter
Sep 03, 2008 ... Recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department were: Agapito C. Flores, 30, of 2205 Gordon Road #38 on a misdemeanorwarrant for failure to obey a citation at 2:10 a.m. Sunday at 18thStreet and Evans Avenue. Michael P. Duckworth, 32, of 6020 E. Pershing Blvd. for ...
Local Main
Sep 03, 2008 ... CHEYENNE State to send out new PAWS students reports due to error The state Department of Education will send out new individualstudent reports for the statewide standardized test because thetesting company made a printing error. The results for every student who takes ...
Obituaries
Sep 03, 2008 ... Lorenzo Q. Benavidez 1922-2008 Lorenzo Q. Benavidez, 85, of Cheyenne passed away peacefully athome after a brief illness on Aug. 31 surrounded by his lovingfamily and friends. Sadly we will not be able to celebrate his 86th birthday withhim, which would have been ...
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Life comes full circle for AFA coach Wallerstedt
Sep 05, 2008; ... the son of a fighter pilot returns to the place he coached forsix years. By Robert Gagliardi rgagliardi@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Growing up as the son of fighter pilot, MattWallerstedt knew how special it was to be associated with the AirForce ...
Third-grade teacher earns national award ; Laura Drake, a third-grade teacher at Goins Elementary, is Wyoming's winner of the American Stars of Teaching Award. The U.S. Department of Education sponsors the honor to recognize teachers who raise student achievement to help meet the goals of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Sep 05, 2008; ... By Becky Orr borr@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - The Goins Gators have a lot to smile about. One of their own - third-grade teacher Laura Drake - is Wyoming'swinner of a national teaching award. Drake got the American Stars of Teaching award Thursday from theU.S ....
Statewide ban, higher tobacco taxes may cut smoking, study finds ; A new report concludes that higher taxes and bans on smoking in public places decrease the prevalence of smoking. The report by the University of Wyoming's Survey and Analysis Center studied the relationship between cigarette taxes, environmental policy and smoking prevalence. It was presented Thursday by the state Department of Health.
Sep 05, 2008; ... By Baylie Davis bdavis@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Increasing taxes on tobacco and employing a statewideban could reduce smoking and its effects in Wyoming. That's according to a report by the University of Wyoming Surveyand Analysis Center. It was presented Thursday at ...
Letters from Readers
Sep 05, 2008 ... Keep sidewalks clear of plant growth so school kids have a safewalk From Randy Overstreet Cheyenne School is back in session. Please provide a safe walkway for the kids. City Ordinance,Chapter 12.16.040, requires property owners to keep the entiresurface ...
Obituaries
Sep 05, 2008 ... June K. Bishop 1919-2008 W. June Knisely Bishop, 89, of Cheyenne passed away at her homein Cheyenne on Aug. 29. She was born June 6, 1919, on the Antler Ranch near Sunshine PostOffice west of Meeteetse.June was raised in Worland, attendingpublic schools and graduating ...
GRUMBLE
Sep 05, 2008; ... Cheyenne Rib FestProceeds from the festival this Friday throughSunday benefit the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club's kids programs such asStars of Tomorrow and Junior Miss and more. Aside from great food,the festival features a kid's carnival, live music, and on Sept. 7,a car show. Entrants for the ...
Local Briefs
Sep 05, 2008 ... CHEYENNE Father Michael Carr elected as the diocesan administrator On Wednesday, the College of Consultors for the Diocese ofCheyenne elected Father Michael Carr as the diocesan administrator. Carr will govern the Diocese of Cheyenne until a new diocesanbishop is ...
Hot rods and hot eats
Sep 06, 2008; ... By Noelle L. Lopez nlopez@wyomingnews.com If you're hungry for some hot rods and chili this weekend, youcan make your way to the Wal-Mart Supercenter this Saturday for the1st Annual Children's Miracle Network Car and Motorcycle Show andChili Cook-Off. Featuring cars ...
Cheyenne closer to getting computer
Sep 06, 2008; ... sponsors say they want to build a supercomputer in cheyenne,which could soon mean more jobs for the city and more scientificclout for uw. 2008, Wyoming Tribune Eagle By Jodi Rogstad jrogstad@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - A new supercomputer for the Capital City got ...
Should we call all of them Wyomingites?
Sep 06, 2008; ... By Bill McCarthy bmccarthy@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - Although all three candidates for the U.S. House ofRepresentatives say being a Wyoming native does not matter as acredential, the subject came up repeatedly in a forum Friday. "I believe what separates me from the ...
DEFEND THIS... ; The Thunderbirds came out of the chutes with two TDs and a field goal on their first three drives to beat Laramie 19-6.
Sep 06, 2008; ... By Jeremiah Johnke jjohnke@wyomingnews.com CHEYENNE - It most definitely was an opening game for CheyenneEast. The reigning Class 5A champions opened with touchdowns on theirfirst two drives and a field goal on their third in a 19-6 victoryover Laramie on Friday night ...