Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:00 am
Volunteers report wolves in Colorado
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. - Rocky Mountain National Park officials say a recent report of a possible wolf sighting is credible, but they say it's difficult to be sure without more evidence.
Ranger Jack Dinsmoor said Friday that two experienced park volunteers reported seeing what looked like a wolf on Dec. 4. They didn't get a photo, but large paw prints were later found in the area.
Dinsmoor says park officials don't know if the animal was a wolf, a wolf hybrid or some other kind of mix.
Wolves were wiped out in Colorado by the 1930s, but it's believed they could migrate from Wyoming. In 2004, a dead wolf found along Interstate 70 was traced to Yellowstone National Park.
Schools offer new diploma program
CHEYENNE - Laramie County Community College and the Cheyenne school district are teaming up with a new program that helps students earn their high school diplomas.
Students can be referred to the Partnership High School Diploma Project by counselors and principals at any of Cheyenne's three high schools.
Some students in the program have dropped out. Others hold down jobs or have other circumstances that get in the way of success in a traditional school setting.
Teri Kisner, an administrator of the program, said students often can earn credits more quickly than they can in a traditional school setting.
Kisner said a student who needs four credits could likely do that in three months rather than taking a full semester or school year.
Ice causes more injuries
CHEYENNE - More people are checking into the emergency room at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for treatment of sprains and broken bones caused by slipping on icy streets and sidewalks.
Tracy Garcia is clinical nurse manager at the hospital's emergency room. She said the most common injuries are sprains and strains, but says a few patients also come in with bone fractures.
Garcia said the easy way to avoid a trip to the emergency room is to keep sidewalks and driveways shoveled. Shoes with good tread also provide better traction.
But if someone does slip and fall, Garcia advises that they go to a hospital. An X-ray will determine the severity of the injury and the best option for treatment.
Minister will mark Kwanzaa
CHEYENNE - The seven-day Kwanzaa holiday began this week, and a Cheyenne minister plans to mark the holiday with a special service at his church.
The Rev. Martin Grizzell held a Kwanzaa service at the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday.
Kwanzaa originated in 1966. Grizzell said the founder of the holiday, a California university professor, wanted to offer an alternative to the commercialization of the Christmas season.
Grizzell's service took place on the third day of Kwanzaa, known as Ujima. Grizzell said the purpose of that day is remembering to work together to improve your community.