Man accused of shooting mom's recliner pleads not guilty

A Casper man accused of firing a handgun into a recliner where his mother was seated pleaded not guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault.

Police arrested Christopher Bordeau, 37, in August after the woman, who wasn't injured, reported the alleged incident. The woman told officers he showed up at her house intoxicated and upset about his marriage and started waiving a gun as he spoke.

Afterward, police said they recovered a bullet that went through the recliner and hit a medical device.

Bordeau remains free on $10,000 bond. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Health department offers birth classes

Casper-Natrona County Health Department will offer its Ten Moons Rising Class, education and activities for expecting parents beginning in November.

All pregnant moms and their partners are encouraged to register. The classes will help participants deal with early pregnancy, prepare for the birthing process and answer questions about what to expect after the baby arrives.

The three-class series will be held Wednesdays - Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 - at the health department at 475 S. Spruce St.

Each class is $5, however scholarships are available.

To register for the class or for more information, contact Kelly at (307) 577-9732.

CC dedicates match to awareness

The Casper College volleyball team is encouraging its fans to wear pink to tonight's match against Northwest College at the Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium, according to a release.

The team decided to dedicate its next-to-last home game to breast cancer awareness. The 50/50 raffle and any donations received that night will go to the Susan B. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. In addition to encouraging fans to wear pink, the T-Bird players have been raising pledges as well.

The first serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for students 6 to 18 and children 5 and under are free.

Museum closes for restoration

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 3740 Jourgensen Ave. in Casper, will be closed to approximately Nov. 13, according to a release.

The museum, housed in the historic servicemen's club at the World War II-era Casper Army Air Base, is undergoing floor restoration work and exhibit development.

Museum staff members will be available for consultation and correspondence during the restoration project.

For more information, call (307) 472-1857 or (307) 251-1654 or visit www.wvmm.org.

Democrats hold rally Saturday

The Natrona County Democratic Party will hold "an old fashioned 'Support the candidates and get out the vote rally' " at 5 p.m. on Saturday, according to a release. The rally, open to the public, will be held at the IBEW Hall, 691 English Drive.

Chili, pies, and nonalcoholic beverages will be served.

For more information, call John Faunce at 259-3985.

Exchange students carve pumpkins

A Halloween pumpkin carving party for Natrona County School District exchange students and their host families will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at 5910 S. Cedar, according to a release.

Prizes will be awarded for the two best pumpkins, and Halloween-themed snacks will be served. Students also are invited to dress in costume.

Write a letter of thanks

Let someone special know how they have made an impact on your life this Thanksgiving by writing a letter of thanks. The Casper-Star Tribune will publish the letters in the Holiday Handbook on Thanksgiving Day. Holiday Handbook is a special section, which will be inside the newspaper.

Tell us what or who you are thankful for and why. Include your name, town and a phone number for verification purposes. E-mail letters to special sections editor Carol Seavey at carol.seavey@trib.com or mail them to Attn: Carol Seavey, Casper Star-Tribune, P.O. Box 80, Casper, Wyoming, 82602.

Submissions must be received by Oct. 31.

For more information, call (307) 266-0544.