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Ax star Casper Area Friday, Dec. 12, 1986 Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyo A3 3 United Way passes 90 of its fund-raising goal Officials still wait for big contributors 1 7w "mm 1 I Vi MH'ii" 'i nil IIIBM TMHMIM' ii WliliW 1 11 "1 "ti liT w- a. aft, mm 'iff tin I. P. 1 0 Arctic look on the look of the arctic after several days of sub-freezing temperature.

The along this stretch near the bridge at Bryan Stock Trail. See story on page. i r- Casper man feared missing in Idaho reservoir By GWEN RICHARDS Star-Tribune staff writer CASPER With about a month to go in its fundraising campaign, the United Way of Natrona County already has pledges for more than 90 percent of its goal, according to 1986 campaign Chairman Peter Wold. "Everybody's put a lot of work into it, and the community has really responded well," Wold said. "I am very optimistic and pleased with the way the campaign's been going." The organization, which kicked off its annual drive Oct.

1, hopes to raise $540,000 this year to help fund 21 local charities. However, the minimum amount of money needed to fund the United Way agencies is $554,889, Wold said, adding that he hopes the campaign will exceed its goal. To make up the near $15,000 difference between the campaign goal and the minimum figure needed for its proposed allocations to local agencies, the United Way is prepared to draw upon its $27,000 reserve fund, Wold said. But contributions from some major companies that have not yet pledged any money may help the organization exceed the $540,000 goal and prevent it from dipping into the reserve fund. "There are still some big ones out there we're waiting to come in," Wold said.

"We're still expecting a wrap-up from Norwest Bank, which is a big one, Mini Mart, which is a big one," Union Oil and the "combined federal campaign." Campaign workers only just began soliciting money from local federal government employees, and those contributions should come in during the next six weeks, Wold said. "The federal government has a coordinated campaign for federal employees their kickoff date is Dec. 1," he said. "We don't try to solicit from federal employees until the combined federal campaign gets started." Last year's United Way campaign also set a goal of $540, 000 but exceeded it, raising $601 ,000. The 21 agencies supported by the United Way and their proposed allocations are: Red Cross, Head Start, Association for Retarded Citizens, Concerned Citizens, Self-Help Center, Catholic Social Services, Camp Fire Girls, Salvation Army, Youth CrisisHemry Home, Soul's Anchor Rescue Mission, Mercer House, Casper Day Care, Meals on Wheels, Boys' Club, Big BrothersBig Sisters, Girl Scouts, YMCA.

Girls' Club, Boy Scouts, USO, $800; and United Wav, $69,264. hasn't been seen since the same day," the officer said. Although Williams and Lola Gerardy, 40, "were apparently seeing each other. this time, we can't positively tie the two together," he said. Gerardy worked at a Jackson convenience store, and picked up her paycheck Nov.

29, the officer said. Suicide is being considered as a By EMILY QUARTERMAN Star-Tribune staff writer CASPER Bonneville County, Idaho, officials are "keeping an eye on" the Palisades Dam reservior following the Nov. 29 disappearance of a Casper man whose vehicle was found near the dam "under suspicious circumstances," a law officer there said Thursday. The officer, who asked not to be identified, said a Ford pickup registered in Casper as belonging to 36-year-old Allyn Williams was found parked next to the dam with its door open. A man's clothes was found hanging on a nearby fence.

Judge awards $200,000 to man in lawsuit against sister Ice jam on river threatens flooding CASPER -The Bureau of Reclamation has notified county officials that an ice jam has formed near Casper Concrete, 1525 E. at the 90-degree turn in the North Platte River there, sheriff's Capt. Ron Ketchum said. The jam is causing the river to rise, the captain said, and area residents should be aware that flooding may occur. Sandbags are available and can be obtained by calling Sgt.

Doug Hardman at the sheriff's office, 235-9282, Ketchum said. Short power outage hits Casper Thursday CASPER-About 16,000 Casper area customers were without power for 14 minutes Thursday afternoon because of a "technician error" at a substation near the Port of Entry, a Pacific Power Light spokesman said. Bruce Fritzler, Powder River Division manager, said the outage occurred at 1:33 p.m., and power was returned to customers at 1:47. Areas affected by the outage included Mills, the airport area, CY Avenue "out towards Bessemer Bend," and Valley Hills and other residential areas in South Casper, Fritzler said. had "our crews working and making in the Casper substation and while they were doing some work there," the "technician error" occurred, the manager said.

"Everything's back to normal," he added. "Nobody was injured or anything like that. Sullivan resigns from VVMC board CASPER Governor-elect Mike Sullivan said Thursday he is resigning from the Wyoming Medical Center board. Sullivan said he is resigning because he "wouldn't be a resident" of Natrona County anymore, and "wouldn't have the time to devote" to the board after he takes office in January. On the board since January 1976, Sullivan said Wednesday's hospital board meeting will be his last.

Christmas trees stolen from vendor CASPER Ten Christmas trees worth a total of $350 were stolen between midnight and 5 a.m. Wednesday from a lot in the 200 block of Country Club Road, a Casper police report says. The trees were being sold by Pierce Tree Farms at that location, according to the report. Park trust gets land from county CASPER The Platte River Parkway Trust announced it has acquired 6.65 acres of land along the North Platte River east of Casper. The land lies on the north side of the river east of Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park.

The deed to the land was given to the trust Nov. 18 by the Natrona County Commissioners. The trust has made no immediate plans for the land. Carousel rides off into sunset CASPER A small, coin-operated carousel ride for children was stolen from the sidewalk in front of the K-Mart Store on CY Avenue sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 1 a.m.

Wednesday, according to a Casper police report. The red "bucking horse" ride was worth $1,395 and was leased from Carousel International Corp. by K-Mart, according to the report. Police Cmdr. Mike Colling said Thursday the ride was small enough that it could have been lifted into a truck and hauled away.

Drunk-driving incident leads to aggravated-assault conviction ft, 1 Slar-TribuneBill Willcox possibility in Williams' disappearance. Williams' wife, Jan Dietz-Williams of Casper, said Thursday she last saw her husband Nov. 22, when "he came to Casper to pick up his possessions after he received my letter that I was filing for divorce." Dietz-Williams said the last time she talked to her husband was Nov. 27. included double the amount of sale proceeds received on real estate he said was converted from his father'sestate; payment of two promissory notes one for $2,000 borrowed in 1969, and another for $7,000 from 1972 with accrued interest and costs; double the amount of money embezzled from the estate's bank account and rental income; and restoration of title and interest of Walter Burnside in two Kenwood addition lots.

The suit was initially filed July 12, 1984, against Thomas, trustee of the Corinne M. Thomas Irrevocable Children's Trust, Thomas' husband Douglas and their children, Kristal S. Kennedy, and Kerre C. Schlager, according to court records. Walter Burnside died Aug.

8, 1978, his son's suit says. Hi The North Platte River takes ice blockage is especially evident "It did appear that someone may have heaved themselves into the water there," the officer said, but a subsequent underwater search was fruitless. "We sent divers down and they were unable to locate him," the officer said. "We are still looking for the individual. still keeping an eye on the reservoir.

The officer said Williams had been living and working in Jackson Hole. A Jackson woman Williams knew also disappeared Nov. 29, the officer added, but no other clothing was found at the dam, and "we're not saying that she was even with him." "As nearly as we can tell she dance at alcohol counseling, a media release The maximum penalty for the offense is six months in jail and a $750 fine, the release says. Friday in county court, David Donahoo, 26, was given six months in jail and a $750 fine for driving while under suspension Nov. 14 by Judge Michael Huber.

Donahoo pleaded guilty to the offense, the DA's office said. Donahoo "has 44 prior criminal convictions in this local(e) and he admitted to other(s) in different local(e)s, among them are five DWUIs and three DWUS," according to the DA's office. James Suggs, 27, pleaded guilty Thursday in 7th District Court to filing a false complaint, under oath, in Municipal Court against his ex-wife for a telephone ordinance violation, the DA's office said. Suggs was placed on probation by District Judge Dan Spangler, according to the DA's office. The maximum penalty for the offense is up to two years in prison and a $2,000 fine.

Also in District Court Thursday, John Wilson, 19, pleaded guilty to a Nov. 6 auto burglary at the city parking structure, according to the DA's office. Douglas Stephens, 22, was sentenced Thursday in District Court to one-to-two years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit burglary and burglary charges stemming from a Sept. 6, 1984, incident, the DA's office said. The sentence is to be served concurrently with a prior term given after Stephens' probation was revoked, according to the release.

Duane Hince, 19, pleaded guilty to a burglary charge in District Court Thursday, and a presentence investigation was ordered by Judge Spangler, the DA's office said. The charge stemmed from a Sept. 22-23 incident, according to the DA's office. CASPER More than $200,000 was awarded to Gerald W. Burnside by a 7th District Court judge in his suit against his sister, Corinne Thomas, who he claimed embezzled funds from their deceased father's bank account.

Court documents show that Judge Harry Leimback awarded $203,787 to Burnside last week, and any interest Thomas had in two Kenwood Addition lots was terminated as well. Burnside claimed in his suit that Thomas "embezzled" $27,500 i from Walter Burnside's bank account; didn't repay $9,000 she borrowed from their father; and converted two Kenwood Addition lots to her use with her power of attorney before the senior Burnside died. Money sought in Burnside's suit i CASPER Everett Nowack, 23, was found guilty of aggravated assault Wednesday in 7th District Court by Judge Harry Leimback in connection with an incident in which he was driving while under the influence, according to Deputy District Attorney Mike Sharman. Nowack will be sentenced at a later date, Sharman said. Nowack earlier was sentenced to one year in jail, all but five months suspended, for having no insurance and DWUI resulting in serious bodily injury stemming from the same incident, the Sharman said.

Steven K. Proctor, 20, was sentenced to two weeks in the Natrona County Jail Tuesday in district court for residential burglaries committed April 1 and May 4, according to the district attorney's office. Proctor also was ordered to complete a term in the Community Alternatives of Casper center and community service, and make restitution, the DA's office said. The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for each burglary, the release says. Rodney Fowler, 26, was sentenced in district court to two-to-three years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary, after his probation was revoked for a conviction stemming from an Aug.

22, 1985, incident of receiving or concealing stolen property, according to the DA's office. Douglas W. Stephen, 22, was sentenced to one-to-two years in the state penitentiary after his probation also was revoked. Stephen's probation stemmed from a conviction related to a July 7, 1982, grand larceny. Monday in Natrona County Court, Alicia McCall, 24, was sentenced to six months supervised probation for driving while under the influence July 25, according to the DA's office.

There were several conditions attached to McCall's probation, including completion of 60 hours of community service, a $100 fine and $10 in court costs, and atten (v Star -tribune Bill Willcox That time of year Steve Angell of Sheridan points out one of the Christmas exhibits at the Eastridge Mall to his 3-year-old daughter Maggie..