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On the Corner of Moose & Pine
Moose and Pine Street
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November Updates:
November 30 - The Moose is Loose
November 19 - Millennium Sculpture Dedication
November 10 - Elk Season Extended Near Big Piney
November 7 - Sublette County Election Results
November 3 - Daniel Book Update
 

2000 UPDATES
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Thursday, November 30, 2000:
* Backcountry Avalanche Forecast
* White Pine to Open Soon
* Local Focus
This moose took a stroll through downtown Pinedale Tuesday afternoon, stopping traffic on the highway to cross the street near Moose Creek Trading Company and Stockman's, and then on into north Pinedale.

The latest round of snowstorms have added about another 2-4" of snow here in town and about another foot or so up on the ski mountain, which is great for cross-country skiing, but still not quite enough for White Pine to open up yet for the season, so the word is the resort won't be open this weekend. Snowmachiners are finding some places to sled in the Wyoming Range on about 4-8" of snow, but there still isn't quite enough to sled on up by Green River Lakes or on the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail yet.

The local Wyoming Game & Fish office cautions motorists to be on the watch for wildlife crossing and on the roads this time of year. Deer and antelope are still migrating and are notorious for jumping out in front of your car when you least expect it. Black moose at night on dark roads are very difficult to see and not something you want to suddenly find in your headlights when driving on icy roads. Read the Sublette County Journal article at right for more about wildlife on the roads this year. 

Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Forecast
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has daily updates for backcountry avalanche hazard and weather forecasts available on the internet. Snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can use this information to determine the danger of avalanche in the areas they plan to be in. The information rates avalanche danger for low, mid, and high elevations for mornings and afternoons. There is also a daily and 3-day mountain weather forecast on the page. 
http://www.untracked.com/forecast/

White Pine Update
OPENING SOON! The latest word is that the resort will open in early December (but not this weekend). They're finishing up interior work on the Day Lodge and waiting for another good snow storm to build up the base to open for the season. If snow conditions allow, they could open the 2nd weekend of December. The ski area has received 8+ inches of new snow since Monday night, giving them 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 feet of snow. Enthusiasts can call the Sno-Phone at 307-367-6606 for a recorded ski update message or go to White Pine's web site for the latest information. www.whitepineski.com.

From the Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Where can I go ice fishing?
Any waters which have an open season are also open to ice fishing. Wyoming only has a few waters which have seasonal closures and those places are listed as closed in the regulations. Right now the main difficulty is finding a water which has adequate ice thickness to insure safety. Even though the early cold snap in November created an early ice cover on many waters, anglers are urged to use extreme caution. However, if we receive "normal" December weather, it should only be a few weeks until most waters will offer ice fishing opportunities. Wyoming Game & Fish

LOCAL FOCUS:
Mark Your Calendar
Museum of the Mountain Man Annual Wreath Auction - Friday, December 1st, 6 pm
Wreaths of all shapes, sizes and themes will be auctioned off at the Museum of the Mountain Man Wreath Auction fundraiser to be held on Friday, December 1st at 6 pm in the Heritage Room of the Sublette Center. 

Pinedale Lions Club 10th Annual Snowmachine Raffle - Saturday, December 9th, noon
Only 175 tickets will be sold for the drawing to win a Polaris 600 RMK snowmachine in the 10th Annual Lions Club Snowmachine Raffle to be held at noon on December 9th at Bucky's Outdoors. Tickets are available from all Lions Club Members and from Big J's in Pinedale. We're told the tickets are going fast! 

Daniel Community Center Raffle - Friday, December 22
The Daniel Community Center is sponsoring a Fundraising Raffle to raise funds for much-needed renovations for the historic Daniel Schoolhouse. Only 250 tickets will be sold for $20 each. The raffle will be featuring 7 handcrafted items and service donations including a mule deer antler lamp by Jim Kiever, a western mirror by Steve James, a rawhide and pole rocking chair by Ron Kamp, a Canadian Honker painting  y Kay Meeks, a leather tissue box by BJ Griffin, a Kokopelli ironworks lamp by Frank Guffey, and a "chips happen" windshield repair by the Windshield Doctor. The drawing will be held at the annual Daniel Community Center Christmas party. Raffle items picture



Sunday, November 19, 2000:
Sculpture Dedication
Unveiling the Millennium Sculpture
Photo by Pinedale Online!

A large group of people braved the cold Monday morning for the dedication of the Millennium Art Project, "A Hat Full of History".

Unveiling the sculptureThe artists, David Klaren and Don Kennell
* Upcoming Holiday Festivities
* Snowmobiling & Skiing
* Local Focus
Temperatures have been dipping into the burrr-minuses at night, but warming up comfortably into the 20s during the day. Some folks are still running around in t-shirts, if you can believe that. Skiers are anxiously awaiting the promised snow so they can hit the slopes and test out the new runs at White Pine ski area, while snowmobilers tune up their sleds and gaze impatiently skyward as well. The Bald Eagles have returned to their perches in the cottonwood trees along the Green River. Ranchers have started some supplemental feeding of cattle and horses, and hoping the winter isn't too hard considering how sparse the hay supply is this year. We're in this wonderful inbetween lull, no longer fall, but not quite winter. 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the country still doesn't have a new President, which makes us ponder our moment in time and things we are grateful for...

  • Like the fact that in all of Sublette County we still don't have a single stop light...
  • That a traffic jam here means you've encountered a cattle drive down the middle of the highway and you must wait patiently for cows and cowboys to move along...
  • On any given morning you can wake up to find a deer or moose in your front yard...
  • That living here means if your car breaks down out in the middle of nowhere, you can almost guarantee that every car that goes by with a 23 license plate will stop and ask if you need help...
  • That the air we breath is clean and our view of the night sky is filled with stars from horizon to horizon...
We are truly grateful for our unhurried way of life and that we live in Wyoming, still the real west!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Upcoming Holiday Festivities
The holiday season is just around the corner, and many wonderful events are in store. The big news for winter recreation is the season opening of White Pine Ski Area, which will be anytime after this weekend, as soon as the snowpack allows. The Museum of the Mountain Man will host their Annual Wreath Auction on Friday, December 1st. The Pinedale "Shop at Home Weekend", sponsored by the Pinedale Area Chamber of Commerce, will be December 8th & 9th with a Holiday Craft Fair, Pictures with Santa at the Knotty Pine Plaza, Winter Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Parade will be at 5 pm on Saturday with the Tree Lighting Ceremony following at the Sublette County Courthouse lawn.

Snowmobiling & Skiing
We're still waiting for the snow the weatherman promised a couple of days ago after giving us a small dusting of the white fluffy stuff just to tantalize us. All he sent us this week instead was some very cold air, with temperatures dipping to -10 at night and daytime highs hovering around 20 degrees. 

There still isn't quite enough snow yet to either snowmobile or downhill ski on, but cross-country skiing is good. There's about 20" of snow from about 9,000 feet and above. All trailheads are pretty much shut off now from vehicle access due to snow, so you'll need to either ski or snowmachine in. White Pine is all set to go this weekend as soon as they get a bit more base. 

All Forest Service campgrounds are open for public use for winter recreation, with no fees being charged since no services are available. Restrooms are unlocked and can be used in developed recreation sites. Along the Continental Divide Trail, there are open restrooms at the main parking area at the forest boundary on the Green River Lakes Road as well as the Strawberry Toilet near Fish Creek on the Union Pass Road. Trail grooming reports for the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail will be available beginning December 1st from the Wyoming Snowmobiling web site at http://spacr.state.wy.us/sphs/snow/

We're ready...bring on the snow!!

LOCAL FOCUS:
Mark Your Calendar
Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 - Thursday, November 23rd, 9 am
Run, walk or trot! The 3 mile Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 takes place Thanksgiving Day starting at 9 am. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Race starts at Sheppard's house, 22 Sportsmans Loop in Pinedale. Call 367-4654 for more information.

Museum of the Mountain Man Annual Wreath Auction - Friday, December 1st, 6 pm
Wreaths of all shapes, sizes and themes will be auctioned off at the Museum of the Mountain Man Wreath Auction fundraiser to be held on Friday, December 1st at 6 pm in the Heritage Room of the Sublette Center. 

Pinedale Lions Club 10th Annual Snowmachine Raffle - Saturday, December 9th, noon
Only 175 tickets will be sold for the drawing to win a Polaris 600 RMK snowmachine in the 10th Annual Lions Club Snowmachine Raffle to be held at noon on December 9th at Bucky's Outdoors. Tickets are available from all Lions Club Members and from Big J's in Pinedale. We're told the tickets are going fast! 

Daniel Community Center Raffle - Friday, December 22
The Daniel Community Center is sponsoring a Fundraising Raffle to raise funds for much-needed renovations for the historic Daniel Schoolhouse. Only 250 tickets will be sold for $20 each. The raffle will be featuring 7 handcrafted items and service donations including a mule deer antler lamp by Jim Kiever, a western mirror by Steve James, a rawhide and pole rocking chair by Ron Kamp, a Canadian Honker painting  y Kay Meeks, a leather tissue box by BJ Griffin, a Kokopelli ironworks lamp by Frank Guffey, and a "chips happen" windshield repair by the Windshield Doctor. The drawing will be held at the annual Daniel Community Center Christmas party. Raffle items picture


Friday, November 10, 2000:

Winter is here
Winter feeding
Photo by Pinedale Online!
* Elk Season Extended near Big Piney
* White Pine Update
* Local Focus
We woke up to about 6" of light, fluffy snow this morning, and the prediction is for more on the way through the weekend. Snowmobiles have replaced ATVs in the back of local pickups and everyone is getting excited about heading out for snowmobiling fun over the weekend. We still need more snow to create a good base to get above the rocks in the lower valleys, but there's more snow up high, and some folks have already been out sledding in the Wyoming Range. Stay tuned to our Snowmobiling page for the latest information on current conditions, we'll be updating it soon. For information on businesses that provide snowmobile rentals and shuttle services, please check out our Business pages here on Pinedale Online.

Elk Season Extended near Big Piney
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has determined that more elk harvest is needed so they have extended the season in elk area 94 near Big Piney. Area 94, which was originally scheduled to end Nov. 5, has been extended for antlerless elk only through Nov. 10 in that portion of the area north of Middle Piney Creek for both general licenses and area 94 type 1 and 6 licenses. In addition, 100 hunters with any unused Wyoming elk license will be allowed to hunt from Nov. 15 through Jan. 31 on private lands that were recently enrolled in the Game and Fish Department's Hunter Management Program. To participate, these hunters must obtain a free permit to accompany their unused elk license. These permits will be available to the first 100 hunters showing up in person at the Marbleton Fire Hall from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m on Monday, Nov. 13. 
  Elk population increases have occurred in numerous areas in Wyoming, and the problem is not unique to Big Piney. "Warm fall weather with late onset of winter, frequently reduces elk hunter success because hunters have more difficulty stalking and tracking game," said Bernie Holz, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Jackson Region wildlife supervisor. "We haven't met our elk harvest goals since the fall of 1994 in many of the region's hunt areas." Holz adds there will also be no hunting near the North Piney and Bench Corral elk feedgrounds after Nov. 14.

White Pine Update
There's snow on the mountain and the weatherman is promising more on the way for the next few days. White Pine is getting things ready to open as soon after November 19th as the snow and weather conditions allow. Work continues on the Day Lodge, and facilities and services will be up and running as soon as they are completed. Cafeteria-style food service and restrooms will be available. White Pine's web site, www.whitepineski.com, will be up shortly. Ski passes are available at the Ski Shop located on the west end of Pinedale, 307-367-7222. Call 307-367-6606 for recorded ski information. 

LOCAL FOCUS
Business Updates:

Bucky's Outdoors - High Altitude Snowmobiling Experts
A Polaris dealer for over 20 years, Bucky's Outdoors in Pinedale, Wyoming, has become one of the largest snowmobile dealers in the state with the largest Polaris snowmobile and ATV parts inventory in Wyoming. Bucky's specializes in high mountain riding and deep powder snow, and they have unsurpassed experience in high performance machines, race sleds, and mountain hot rods. They specialize in high altitude set-ups, chassis setups for mountain riding, light weight components, and super tunes, as well as utility and family sleds. More information about Bucky's Outdoors
Big J's Snowmobile Rentals & Tours 
No need to haul your machines all the way over here. Let Big J's in Pinedale outfit you with everything you need at reasonable rates. They have new model Polaris and Yamaha snowmobiles from 440cc to 600cc, single and two up sleds, long tracked and ready for the mountains. Their sleds are gassed up and ready to go. You can rent trailers or they'll deliver to the trailhead. Big J's rents warm clothing, gloves, helmets, and boots in adult and a limited number of children's sizes. More information about Big J's
Kat's Steak House to open Monday
Kat's Steak House, located in the former Della Rose building in Pinedale, will open Monday, November 13 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours are Monday-Saturday 6 am - 10 pm, and Sunday Buffet from 11 am - 6 pm. We got a sneak preview of the menu and it looks delicious. Great food at very reasonable prices! 
Green River Guest Ranch/The Place to reopen in December
The Green River Guest Ranch/The Place will be reopening in December with full restaurant, cabins, and snowmobile rental services. They're located right along the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail in the heart of great snowmobiling country in the Upper Green along Hwy 352.
Mark Your Calendar
Ski & Winter Sports Swap - Saturday, November 10, 8 am - noon, Pinedale
The Pinedale PTC (Parent, Teachers for Children) is sponsoring a Ski & Winter Sports Swap fundraiser at the Pinedale Cafeteria. Drop off is Friday from 5-7 pm at the Pinedale School Cafeteria. 10 percent of the sales will go to the PTC. Admission is $1.00 per person. Gear swapped includes ski, hockey, x-country and figure skating.

Millennium Sculpture Dedication - Monday, Nov. 13th, 11 am
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council will host the dedication of the Millennium Sculptures in the County Park (corner of Pine & Fremont) at 11 am. A light luncheon will immediately follow at the Sublette County Library meeting room. Everyone welcome.

Snow Explorers Membership Drive Dinner - Saturday, Nov. 18th, 7 pm
Love to snowmobile? The Pinedale Snow Explorers are holding their annual Membership Drive Dinner at Stockman's in Pinedale on Saturday, November 18th. The Club has many fun, family snowmobiling events throughout the winter. Here's your chance to join the Snow Explorers Club and meet a great group of snowmobiling enthusiasts. For more information and Club calendar of events, please see their web page


Tuesday, November 7, 2000:

Sublette County
Election 2000
Final Results
Daniel and Bondurant results are in
Photo by Pinedale Online
Election Update 12:00 am Wednesday
Election Results
All Precincts Reporting

HIGHLIGHTS:
Lodging Tax narrowly passes
1592 For/1504 Against
Pinedale & Boulder favor tax. Big Piney, Marbleton, Cora, Daniel 
& Bondurant vote against it.

Judge Crow to be retained.

Gordon Johnston remains County Commissioner.

Bill Meyer retains County Coroner position.

School District #1 Results:
Jim Malkowski beats Lynn Grassell
Kimberly Shaul beats Trinni Jensen

Final results
Final Results:
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Friday, November 3, 2000:
* Daniel Book Update
* White Pine Update
* Local Focus
The Millennium Sculpture
"A Hat Full of History"
Branding at the Fayette Ranch
For more photo details of the sculpture, click here.
Photo by Pinedale Online

Big Piney State Championship Game Saturday
Go Punchers!
North or south county, high school sports is pretty big around here. This weekend the Big Piney Punchers will host the Class 2A State Championship Football Game vs the Mountain View Buffaloes. Game starts at 1 pm in Big Piney, pre-game ceremonies will begin at 12:45 pm. Tailgate party is from 11 am to game time. Admission fee is $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more Big Piney High School football highlights, please click here. (Big Piney football)

Daniel Book Update
Progress on the Daniel Book, "Daniel, the First 100 Years" is coming right along. Things are slighly delayed because the Daniel group has decided to expand the book index and add a completely new section on Daniel brands, past and present. They are getting these new sections to the publisher as fast as they can, and we know it will be well worth the extra wait! 

White Pine Update
Work continues up at White Pine to get the Day Lodge ready for the new ski season. The redwood decks are on and the windows are all in, and now the focus is on finishing the interior. White Pine anticipates being open for the holiday season as soon as the weather allows. 

LOCAL FOCUS
The Bar J Wranglers - Saturday, November 4, 7 pm
The Sublette County Christian School presents The Bar J Wranglers in concert Saturday, November 4th at 7 pm the Pinedale Auditorium. There will be Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions held in conjunction with the show. The Silent & Dessert Auctions start at 5:30 pm and the Concert starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Auction items include a Utah Jazz Extravaganza, a Jackson Hole Luxury Ski Weekend, Flagg Ranch Snowmobile Trip, Guided Float or Fishing Trip on the New Fork or Green River, and much more. Sealed bids are being accepted for the auction items. Proceeds from this evening of family entertainment go to benefit the Sublette County Christian School.

Mark your Calendar
Veterans Day Programs
American Legion Posts in Pinedale and Big Piney will present Veterans Day observance programs next week. American Legion Post 47 & Auxiliary and VFW Post 4801 & Auxiliary will present a Veterans Day Observance at the Pinedale High School Auditorium on Thursday, November 9 at 11 am. Lunch will follow at the VFW in Pinedale. American Legion Post No. 78, along with Big Piney schools, is presenting Veterans Day Programs on Thursday and Friday, November 9th & 10th. On Thursday at 3:30 pm, Ann Noble will present "Sublette County Goes To War" at the Big Piney Library. From 8:30-9 am on Friday there will be a Veterans Day program in the Big Piney High School Gymnasium. The public and especially veterans are invited to these programs.

Ski & Winter Sports Swap - Saturday, November 10, 8 am - noon, Pinedale
The Pinedale PTC (Parent, Teachers for Children) is sponsoring a Ski & Winter Sports Swap fundraiser at the Pinedale Cafeteria. Drop off is Friday from 5-7 pm at the Pinedale School Cafeteria. 10 percent of the sales will go to the PTC. Admission is $1.00 per person. Gear swapped includes ski, hockey, x-country and figure skating.

Black Tie & Blues - Sat, Nov. 11th
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presents "the new and improved" Black Tie & Blues annual fundraising event on Saturday, November 11th at 6:30 pm at the Boulder Community Center. As in years past, there will be excellent food, this year provided by Wendy Schwartz, and live & silent auctions. Music will be by Bill Valdez & Co. This year's raffles include a one-week trip for two to Maui, and a custom designed coffee table by David Klaren. Casual dressy attire is preferred, and a black tie of any kind is required. Black strings will be available at the door for $5 for anyone who needs one. Advanced tickets are $20. $25 admission at the door. The Black Tie & Blues fundraiser helps the Pinedale Fine Arts Council provide the community with live performances, art shows, artists in residence, school performances and workshops. Tickets available at Cowboy Shop/Etc, Moosely Books, Moose Creek Trading Company, Office Outlet, and the Big Piney Library.

Upcoming Events

  • November 4th The Bar J Wranglers, 7 pm, Pinedale Auditorium
  • November 11th PFAC Black Tie & Blues
  • November 13th PFAC dedication of the Millennium Sculpture "Hat Full of History" at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale, 11 am.
  • November 15th Celebrate America Recycles Day, Sublette County Library in Pinedale, 6-8 pm.
  • November 19th Buggy Driving Competition, Sublette County Ag Center, 10 am - 5 pm
Calendar of Events


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