Court finds habitual offender guilty

A Casper man with more than 30 warrants served on him in the past 15 years was found guilty after a September police chase.

Mark Donald Tuttle, 32, was found guilty on five counts including unlawfully entering a building, eluding a police officer and possessing a controlled substance.

On Sept. 8, 2007, Tuttle sped a stolen 2002 Yamaha Enduro through traffic for 23 minutes in the Fort Caspar and CY Avenue area, according to a police affidavit.

Tuttle did not stop for a police officer. During the pursuit, Tuttle ran approximately 20 stop signs, six red lights and also drove through six front yards, the affidavit stated. An "inestimable" number of vehicles had to veer off the road to avoid being hit by Tuttle.

Several counts were also dismissed by the Natrona County District Court, including causing bodily injury to another person, recklessly driving a vehicle and destroying property.

UW hosts suicide prevention summit

A statewide campus suicide prevention conference, hosted by the University Counseling Center at the University of Wyoming is scheduled Friday in the Strausner Student Center at Casper College.

Representatives from the Wyoming community colleges and WyoTech in Laramie will attend event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The opening presentation will feature David Cozzens, UW associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, and Lena Edmunds, coordinator of the UW Alcohol Wellness Alternatives, Research and Education Program.

For more information about the summit, contact Milton D. Ontiveroz, UW media relations coordinator, at (307) 766-6709, or miltono@uwyo.edu.

Sled dogs run for money

Casper Mountain Sled Dog races are scheduled Saturday and Sunday in Beartrap Meadow atop Casper Mountain to raise funds for local not-for-profit organizations. Spectators are welcome.

Sprint, mid-distance, novice & junior sled races are scheduled for all skill levels, as well as skijoring. The disABILITY Dash features a specially, designed sled for kids from the ARC.

A banquet honoring the mushers and a fundraising auction to benefit the ARC of Natrona County is scheduled Saturday evening at the Parkway Plaza in Casper following that day's races. All proceeds from race entry fees, sled sponsors and proceeds from the banquet/auction will benefit children's services at the ARC.

Visit www.caninesforcharity.com for race information and online registration.

Author visit kicks off library club

Do you like dinosaurs? Have you ever wondered if the Sasquatch really exists? Acclaimed author Roland Smith has explored these topics and many more in several books written for children and teens.

Smith will visit Natrona County Public Library to open a special book club tailored to the reading interests and interactivity needs of boys. The "NO Girls Allowed" event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the library and is designed for boys grades 3-6 and their male role models.

Roland will also be the featured guest at an After School at The Library program at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The event is open to all children and parents.

For more information, call 577-READ, ext. 2.