the Star-Tribune staff | Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:00 am
Man gets prison for robbery
A judge Wednesday sentenced a Casper man to six to 10 years in prison for robbing an Evansville convenience store in June.
Natrona County District Judge David Park also recommended Christopher Meeks for a drug abuse treatment program at the prison.
Meeks, 22, pleaded guilty in November to aggravated robbery and conspiracy. He held up the Curtis Street Loaf 'N Jug on June 19, making off with about $200.
Officers arrested Meek and teenager Andy Jacob Jolley the next day at a Casper home. A judge sentenced Jolley to six to eight years in prison, but he also recommended Jolley for the state's boot camp program.
Inmates who successfully complete boot camp can ask the court to reduce their sentences.
Man pleads guilty to burglary
A Colorado man suspected of breaking into homes and assisting with a liquor store robbery pleaded guilty Wednesday to burglary.
At the same time, prosecutors dismissed a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property against David Hammond.
A sentencing date for Hammond, 20, has not been scheduled. He remains held at Natrona County Detention Center.
Special swim at Aquatic Center
School is out on Monday, and the Casper Family Aquatic Center is offering a special open swim from 1 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, according to a release.
Admission is $3 per person. All children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water, and all regular facility rules apply.
For more information on this event or other recreation programs, call 235-8383 or visit www.casperwy.gov.
Merle Haggard and the Strangers in Casper
Country music star Merle Haggard will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Casper Events Center.
Recognizable Haggard hits include "Okie from Muskogee," "The Fightin' Side of Me," "I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink," "Pancho and Lefty" (with Willie Nelson) and "If We Make It Through December."
Tickets are currently on sale and available at the Casper Events Center box office, or by phone at (307) 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256. All seats are reserved and priced at $42 and $52 each, plus applicable fees.
For more information on Merle Haggard, visit www.MerleHaggard.com.
Resource Center hosts peer pressure workshop
The Family Resource Center will host a workshop on peer pressure from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Family Resource Center at Mountain View Elementary School.
Child care and snacks will be provided.
For tips on talking to kids about peer pressure, visit www.natronafamilies.org.
Ice Arena adds public skating sessions
The Casper Ice Arena has added public skating sessions for Martin Luther King Day, which is Monday. Admission is $3 per skater for public skating and $6 for stick-and-puck. Skate rental is $2 per pair of skates and full hockey equipment is required for stick-and-puck sessions.
Public skating sessions will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Stick-and-puck sessions will be from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. and from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.