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WYOMING AND THE WEST Thursday, December 5, 1996 ml C2 Casper Star-Tribune -t Obituary PLANE Survey suggests women staunch protectors of Mother Earth Mesa had owned the plane, but she said the company has been getting new DH-8's on a regular basis. Pitcher said she didn't know why Mesa executives could not be reached for comment the night of the incident. FAA officials in Fort Worth, Texas and in Casper will continue their investigation, which is expected to last about 60 days, according to FAA spokesman Mitch Barker. "We'll get information from Mesa and from our FAA people down there (in Fort Worth) and determine what appears to have occurred, based on all the facts," Barker said on air quality, 12 percent of the men said regulation has gone too far compared to 4 percent of the women. In each case, the remainder said the balance was about right or they didn't know, according to the poll, which had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.

"We tend to think of the gender gap as having to do mostly with women's rights kinds of concerns, with abortion or whatever. But here it is showing up as an environmental concern," Kevin Coyle, president of the foundation, said in an interview. "Men also are pro-environment, but there are some pretty definite differences. Women are more pro-environment and policy makers ought to understand that if they want to close any gender gap," said Coyle, former president of the river conservation group, American Rivers. WASHINGTON (AP) -Most Americans are concerned about the environment and would pay more to conserve it, but women stand out as the biggest advocates of protecting Mother Nature, a study finds.

The "environmental gender gap" was highlighted in a Roper Starch poll released Wednesday that shows 23 percent of the men surveyed believe government regulation of the environment has gone too far while only 14 percent of the women answered that way. Conversely, 51 percent of the women and 38 percent of the men said government regulation of the environment has not gone far enough, according to the poll commissioned by the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, a non-profit group based in Washington D.C. Specifically in regard to TCI: KFNB will still Continued from CI gories of subscriptions, he said. Beginning Jan. 1, TCI's premium rates will increase by $2.04 for subscribers who receive Starz! or StarzlEncore packages with up to one premium pay service, Frankenberger said.

Premium rates will rise by $3.04 for StarzlEncore packages with more than one premium pay service, he added. Those rates are going up because Starz! will offer more first-run movies than any other pay service, he said. well as sponsored the school newspaper, In addition to his family, hfei-passions were fly fishing and skiing. Survivors include his wife of Glenrock; his mother, Theresa1. DeWitt of Cody, one sort;" Todd Wobig of Aiea, Hawaii; a daughter-in-law and one sister Ilewne Bacon of Valentine, Neb in addition to numerous in-laws in Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by" his father, Clarence Wobig and" his step-father, the Rev. Russell DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, a memoml to the Larry D. Wobig Memorial Scholarship Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice pertaining to youth would be appreciated" by the family. The Converse Funeral ChapeJ of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.

Family and friends may calP at the funeral home on Friday" from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Public Record MARRIAGES CASPER These licenses were issued' Natrona County between Nov. 22 and Nov. 27, 1996: Michael Allen Hudson and Judy Ann Uthe Clifford Bruce Byer and Amanda Jolene Walker Gary Duane Williams and Ellen Louise Putnam i i i i Samuel William Simmons and Penny Lee Gant Billy Ray Mangrum and Shirley Marie Leonard i Aaron Matthew Gesch and Starla Sue Wiginton I Troy Jay Spenneberg and Carlene Yolanda Hague Robert Mark Doyle and Juli Rae Hindmaiti Robin Lee Burkey and Patricia Joan Turner Jerry Lee Davis and Kayla Dell Wright DIVORCES CASPER These were granted in Natron County the week ending Dec.

3, 1996: Cathy Sue Rorabaugh and Kipland i Anthony Rorabaugh Karen June McGehee and William I Judson McGehee Cecil D. Hankins and Penny K. Hankins I Wendy A. Packard (maiden name of i Schurman is restored) and Lawrence R. Packard Jr.

i Cynthia Lee Hunt (former name of Drew is restored) and Donal Lee Hunt 1 Mows Tips 2660500 Outside Casper, call toll-free 1-80O442-6916 air some Fox programming Continued from CI Passengers Randee Kovach and Kathy Oates, both from Houston, said they notified the flight attendant, who then told the pilot, that they heard fire alarms in the back of the plane and smelled smoke. Speculation on Tuesday by a Mesa executive that the cabin filled with condensation from its air circulation system is probably not true, Pitcher said Wednesday. She suggested the smoky smell passengers and a flight attendant noticed could have come from heaters being used for the first time, since the plane is a relatively new one. She did not know how long TAX Continued from CI Converse counties. The board will also reserve some of its budget for another round of promotion grants in spring 1997.

Perkins said members are interested in events that will bring people into Casper for a weekend partic- That situation arose two years ago when TCI cut Fox in the wake of Fox's snaring the rights to televise the National Football League's NFC games. As part of the deal, Fox had to put football on broadcast television, but Fox was only available on cable in Casper. So Fox had to negotiate with local broadcast stations, which in Casper's case was KFNB-TV channel 20. As a result, KFNB got the rights to all Fox programming, and could air Fox shows when- School. Navy Airman Talt M.

Tana, son of Jerry L. and Karen S. Tanz of Riverton, recently reported for duty aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Essex, homeported in San Diego. He is a 1995 graduate of Riverton High School and joined the Navy in March 1996. Navy Lt.

Steven P. Ostran-der, son of Paul R. Ostrander of Worland, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. He joined the Navy in September 1976. KITTY HAWK DEPARTS: Navy Airman Eric V.

Risberg, son of Eric V. Risberg Jr. of Casper and Marine Lance Cpl. John B. Estes, son of Stu R.

and Linda K. Reid of Cheyenne, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Estes graduated from Cheyenne Central High School in 1994. Risberg graduated from high school in Rapid City, S.D. PROMOTED: Richard R.

Miller, son of Robert L. and Larry D. Wobig GLENROCK Funeral services for Larry D. Wobig, 55, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Glenrock Middle School Auditorium with the Rev.

Dwayne Axworthy officiating and David L. Swantek as the eulogist. Interment will be in the Glenrock Cemetery. Mr. Wobig died Nov.

30, 1996, due to injuries received in a two-vehicle accident west of Glenrock on Highway 20-26. He was born May 11, 1941, in Melvin, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Theresa (Habben) Wobig. He attended school in rural Iowa, as well as in Cody, and rural Nebraska. He completed two years at Chadron State College in Chadron, before being drafted by the U.S. Army and serving in Vietnam.

After his end of tour of service in the summer of 1968, he returned to Chadron State College, where he served as editor of the college newspaper, graduated as the top English student and met his wife, Crissie Lou Hanna. They were married on July 9, 1968, in Broken Bow, Neb. Mr. Wobig began teaching at Glenrock High School in the fall of 1970 and taught English, journalism and photography, as NCHS Honor Roll corrections CASPER Here are some first-quarter honor roll corrections submitted by Natrona County High School. The following students were Inadvertently listed on the wrong honor roll.

Scholastic Honor Roll Seniors: Christina Olson, Joshua Schultz. Juniors: Kristin Bertagnole, Shelby Day, Michelle Dynes, Ryan Lemmers, Kandi Mare, Erlka B. Miller, Lee-Anna Dawn Watson, Melanle Williams. Sophomores: Bobbi Benson, Nicole Marie Edwards, Jesse Klemann, Amy Rosen-trater, Mandy Soffe, Gail Strlbling, Kelly Toups. Principal's Honor Roll Seniors: Robin Barrett, Cody Carol, Lawrence Deats, Danielle Gobel, Jason Kirk-meyer, Kristin Nightengale, Ray Wardner.

Juniors: Amy Bronnenberg, Debra Hicks, Melissa Jones, Krista Jones, Monica Murdock, Leven Parker, Hillary Price, Hannah Rea, Nathan Robinson, Larinda Schulz, Heidi Wilkinson. Sophomore Eric Allen, Anna 0'Hearn, Jessica Rasmussen, Jonathan Schroeder, Jacqueline Schultz, Gabriel Williams. irjn rt Casper man receives Air Force award ularly annual events. The board will finalize its 1997 budget in January, and will review grant applications in February. For more information, call Marlyn Black at the convention and visitors bureau at 234-5311.

ever it wanted. Nalbone said copyright laws forbid KFNB from running the same shows as Fox does. KFNB runs Fox football, Fox programs from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m.

to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays, cartoons on Saturday, 'Millenium' at midnight Sunday, and other shows, he said. This enables KFNB to run Fox programming for television viewers who don't subscribe to cable, Nalbone added.

Dorothy M. Miller of Newcastle and grandson of Corrine Boyd of Newcastle, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of major. He is chief of weapons and tactics with the 5th Operations Support Squadron at Mi'not Air Force Base, N.D. He graduated from Newcastle High School in 1979 and received a bachelor's degree in 1983 from the University of Wyoming.

CHANCELLORSVILLE DEPARTS: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trent W. Speers, son of Anne M. Weaver of Cowley, recently departed on a 90-day deployment to the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville. CALIFORNIA RETURNS: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Francis W. Herzberg, son of Gene and Linda G.

Davis of Mills, recently returned to his home port of Bremerton, after a six-month deployment to the western Pacific and Indian oceans aboard the guided missile cruiser USS California. The truth is out there, but still on Saturday But KFNB's Nalbone said his station 'absolutely" will continue to exercise its right to run the 15 to 17 hours of Fox programming it currently airs. That means local 'X Files'-philes will still have to wait until Saturday night to watch what happened the previous Sunday and find out how Fox Mulder and Dana Sculley are doing as they hunt aliens and expose government conspiracies. Military Casper, Marine Pvt. Jeffry P.

Eichler, son of Patti Eichler of Powell and Marine Pfc. Amtkoay L. Tolatedt, son of Richard D. Tolstedt of Sheridan recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Army Pvt.

Jeremy L. Haaaer, brother of Melissa Patterson of Cheyenne and a 1996 graduate of East High School, has graduated from basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Navy Airman Recruit Mark H. Davis, son of Randy A. and Brenda G.

Ricard of Riverton, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego. He is a 1996 graduate of Riverton High School. Navy Seaman Recruit Daraa C. Olaveson, son of Dennis L.

and Jackie L. Olaveson of Laramie, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, III. Army National Guard Pvt. Shane J.

Jackson has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. He is the son of Jarvis R. and Cheryl Jackson of Lyman. ARRIVE FOR DUTY: Army Spec. Aaron K.

Hall has arrived for duty at Tripler Army Medical Center in Moana Lua, Hawaii. A medical specialist, he is the son of Kenneth R. and Anna P. Hall of Casper. He is a 1984 graduate of Manderson High School.

Air Force Airman Cindy I. Ford has arrived for duty at Ramstein Air Base in Kaiser-slautern, Germany. A security police specialist, she is the daughter of Elsie M. and Lin-dell Campbell of Cheyenne. She is a 1995 graduate of East High cti tin hi Oram i f3 Got rtltt II SlM'Tribune CARRIER OF THE IfEEK By the Star-Tribune staff OKLAHOMA CITY Air Force Staff Sgt.

Todd A. Wilcoxson has received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award as a member of the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City. The airmen in the unit were Cited for their fulfillment of national objects during peace and war. According to a release, the 552nd Wing distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious service in the deployment of the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System and ECC Airborne Command and Control Aircraft, which provide combatant commanders the highest level of battle management capability. Wilcoxson is a repair and reclamation craftsman and is the son of Zack D.

and Anne L. Wilcoxson of Casper. He is a 1986 graduate of Natrona County High School. MARINE MARATHON: Marine Capt Fred M. Callies, son of Carol L.

Summers of Glenrock, recently participated in the 21st annual Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. He was one of more than 19,000 runners in the event Although no prize money was awarded, finishers received an official Marine Corps silver medal for their efforts. He is a 1978 graduate of Natrona County High School and Joined the Marine Corps in April 1979. BEGIN BASIC: Army Pvt. Jeremy L.

Watts, son of Rena G. and Ahin L. Watts of Casper, Army Spec. Paml J. Powaall, son of Marsha Pownall and Bryan Pownall, both of Gillette and Army Pvt.

Kelly L. He4-lud, son of Lloyd and Rosalee Hedlund of Moorcroft, have begun basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. OCOMPLETE BASIC: Marine Pvt. Michael E. Beaaley, son of Larry E.

and Regina L. Beasley of Torrington; Pvt. Agaatta AtHasoa, son of Irene B. Cortez of Torrington; Pvt. Rory D.

Graroa, son of Harlen D. Gravos of Newcastle, Pvt. Deaa W. Rose, son of Ted Adams and Susanne I. Rose of T2s TMMi 1 tm lira jmauAuTNCttarra I Matt Bell has been delivering the Star-Tribune in Casper for a year and a half.

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