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Fishery Workers to host annual conference in Wyoming (December 30, 2007)
Raising money for scholarships for UW fisheries students
by Pinedale Online!
The Great Plains Fishery Workers Association is a group of six U.S. States and three Canadian Provinces that have formed a professional society to exchange information, share ideas with peers, and discuss issues that affect the fisheries resource on local, reg
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Winter Storm Warning (December 30, 2007)
Heavy snow and strong winds expected; 5-10 inches snow in valleys
NWS Update: Sunday, December 30, 2007, 8:11PM:
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WG&F proposes wolf regulations (December 29, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be accepting public comment on and hosting public information gathering meetings to discuss changes to Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulations Chapter 21, Gray Wolves Designated as Trophy Game Animals and Chapter
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Pinedale gas prices – correction (December 28, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Editor
Editor’s Note: Thank you to those who pointed out our error to the national average for gas prices we posted yesterday here on Pinedale Online. We incorrectly listed the U.S. average as $2.081 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, which prompted a couple of ca
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3 Elk (December 25, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Christmas Elk On the drive to the family gathering at a ranch up Cottonwood Creek today we saw deer, antelope, a bald eagle and moose. On the drive home, these three impressive bull elk ran across the road right in front of us. Merry Christmas from Wyoming!
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Do not feed the deer (December 28, 2007)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Winter officially began Dec. 21, and with the winter solstice comes a winter message from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department—please do not feed the deer.
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Pinedale Game & Fish moves office Jan 8 & 9 (December 28, 2007)
Moving into old BLM building
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Pinedale) - The Pinedale Game and Fish personnel will be making their move to a new office location on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 8 - 9, 2008. The new Game and Fish office will be located just two blocks east of the existing office at 432 W. Mill Street,
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Pinedale Anticline Revised DSEIS available (December 28, 2007)
For the Pinedale Anticline Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Project Revised Draft SEIS
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office today issued a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Revised Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (RDSEIS) for the Pinedale Anticline Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Project in Subl
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Wyoming Senior Winter Games Schedule (December 27, 2007)
February 10-17, 2008 at White Pine Ski Area & Resort
Below is the schedule so far for the upcoming Wyoming Senior Winter Games which will be held in Pinedale February 10-17. Events will be at White Pine Ski Area, the Sublette County Ice Arena, and Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center. See the White Pine Ski Resort an
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report: Dec 27, 2007 (December 27, 2007)
Skyline Drive to Elkhart Park skiing is excellent
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Ski conditions are excellent on upper Skyline Drive from the Fremont Lake scenic overlook to Elkhart Park. We are grooming this four-mile section about every two or three days and it is getting good use from local skiers. The mid-day temperature has been in
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Let’s Dance!!! Community Winter Dances (December 27, 2007)
2nd and 4th Thursdays of January, February, March and April
Rendezvous Pointe invites everyone to their Community Winter Dances which will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of January, February, March and April. A half hour of simple instruction is included, and then an hour of dancing. Come to dance or come to w
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Ski Foundation Seeks Comments (December 27, 2007)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
The Pinedale Ski Education Foundation will be providing written comments to the U.S. Forest Service on the agency’s proposed action for the Fremont Lake Recreation Analysis Area. This project will address recreation management, including cross-country skiing,
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Moonrise over the mountains (December 23, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
As the sun set Sunday evening, the full moon rose over the Wind River Mountains. In this photo, a herd of horses ambles across a pasture in the foreground, not seeming to mind winter one bit. Their winter coats keep them plenty warm. This photo was taken on a
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Big Piney/Marbleton IPSSSDR Stage Stop still seeking sponsors (December 26, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will be held on Tuesday, January 29th. There will be a community “Ice Box of the Nation’s, Sled Dog Celebration” on Monday night at the Marbleton Senior Center starting a
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Moondance Diner Update (December 25, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Casper Star-Tribune writer, Jeff Gearino, has been following the saga of the Moondance Diner since the story unfolded in August about its move from New York to tiny LaBarge, Wyoming.
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Christmas Lights (December 25, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
It's always fun to drive around town at Christmas time and see the beautiful holiday light displays in Pinedale.
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Feds reduce states' share of oil, gas, coal royalties (December 25, 2007)
The House and Senate passed a spending package provision that will reduce the amount of revenue they receive from federal oil and gas production. Thirty-four states are impacted by the change. In the past, federal mineral royalties have been going back to the
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Merry Christmas from Joanne in South Africa (December 25, 2007)
Joanne Garnett: Molo, sisi and bhuto!
by Pinedale Online!
Editor’s Note: Pinedale resident, Joanne Garnett, is in Cape Town, South Africa working as an international volunteer. Her blog website isn’t working yet, so we’re passing along her notes. She can be reached by e-mail at: joanne.garnett@gmail.com. Below is her
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State of Sublette County report available (December 24, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Did you know that Sublette County’s 7,359 residents comprise only 1.4 percent of the state’s population, yet the county’s $4.4 billion assessed valuation accounts for 21 percent of the entire state’s valuation? That’s a larger percentage than any other county
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Rhode Island, Rhode Island, Where Are You?? (December 23, 2007)
Only one state left to find in our 50 State License Plate Survey
by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
Since 2002 we have been doing our “50 State License Plate Survey”, informally tracking the license plates from other states we see in Pinedale. It has now become an annual tradition to see how quickly we can find all the states. We used to start on Memorial Da
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Greetings from Australia (December 23, 2007)
Merry Christmas from Brisbane!
by Pinedale Online!
Editor's Note: We received this holiday note from Kim in Australia:
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Middle School and High School Choir Christmas Program (December 21, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Tuesday, December 18th, the Pinedale Middle School and High School held their Christmas Choir program in the Pinedale Auditorium. Gena Anderson was the director and Lynda Silvey was the accompanist.d
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Winter Instrumental Band Concert (December 20, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Pinedale High School and Middle School performed their Winter Band Concert Monday evening in the Pinedale Auditorium. They played under the direction of Craig Sheppard.
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Joggers terrorized by Alaska wolf pack (December 21, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Certain portions of Alaska seemed to be plagued by problems with wolves this year. The latest is the Eagle River area, where a pack of wolves recently terrorized a group of three women joggers and their dogs. The group was more than a mile from their vehicle a
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Wolf spotted in Colorado (December 21, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Estes Park Trail-Gazette is reporting that a recent sighting of a lone black wolf in Rocky Mountain National Park has been deemed "credible." This is simply
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New Pinedale Municipal Officer on duty (December 21, 2007)
Jennifer Gocke, the Town of Pinedale’s new Municipal Officer, is on the job. Her main law enforcement duties will be parking enforcement and traffic control. Gocke’s ticket book hasn’t arrived yet, so everyone has a little more time before she starts writing t
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Update on Jason Ray, Biathlon athlete (December 21, 2007)
On the U.S. Olympic Biathlon Development Team
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Jason Ray is a member of the U.S. Olympic development biathlon ski team. He grew up in Daniel, Wyoming (about 11 miles west of Pinedale) and is in his second season on the development team, training to get a chance to compete in the next Olympics in 2010 in V
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Haven in a snow storm (December 20, 2007)
Haven in a snow storm A strong winter storm hit Western Wyoming Thursday night bringing driving snow and white out conditions. The "Vacancy" sign at the Sundance Motel in Pinedale was a welcome sight to travelers who wanted to get off the snowy roads and hunke
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G&F begins Elk feeding season (December 21, 2007)
Implements new Disease Management Project
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has commenced feeding on several state-operated elk feedgrounds in northwest Wyoming for the 2007-08 winter season. Elk are currently being fed at Finnegan, North Piney, Jewett, Franz, Black Butte, South Park and De
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What’s going on with the Bondurant webcam? (December 20, 2007)
For those of you who are wondering what is happening with the Bondurant webcam since it has been showing a black picture for a couple of days and not updating, here is a note from Paul Ellwood, owner of the Dell Fork Ranch where the Bondo webcam is located.
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report (December 20, 2007)
by The Trail Czar, Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
The Pinedale area Nordic ski trail system received only light snowfall this past week. Our 17 miles of trails at Surveyor Park, Kelly Park and the CCC Ponds need more snow before we begin grooming. We’ll issue an update when grooming starts on these trails.
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Joanne Garnett in Cape Town, South Africa (December 19, 2007)
International volunteer for Cross Cultural Solutions
by Pinedale Online!
Editor’s Note: Pinedale resident, Joanne Garnett, is in Cape Town, South Africa volunteering for an organization called Cross Cultural Solutions, an international volunteer organization, somewhat like a mini-stint with the Peace Corps. The organization, found
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Alaska wolf campaign moves forward (December 19, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
According to Alaskans for Professional Wildlife Management, Alaska’s predator populations, including wolves, continue to expand while moose and caribou herds are being decimated.
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Winter Storm Watch into Thursday (December 19, 2007)
Up to a foot of new snow possible for western Wyoming
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for western and central Wyoming for tonight and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service out of Riverton, Wyoming. The long-range forecast is for periods of snow during the week leading up to a sunny day on Christma
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Green River Classic Sled Dog Race Dec. 29 & 30 (December 18, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
The 2007 Green River Classic Sled Dog Race returns to the Upper Green on Saturday & Sunday, December 29 & 30th. The Classic will take the place of the Green River Rondy sled dog race this year. There will be a 28-mile race for the 12-dog teams and a 14-mile ra
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Nominations sought for Bravo! Entrepreneur (December 18, 2007)
by Wyoming Business Council
Nominations are being sought for the fifth annual Bravo! Entrepreneur awards, honoring entrepreneurs throughout Wyoming. The event is presented by the Wyoming Business Report, in partnership with the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Wyoming Econo
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Lawsuit filed to keep Great Lakes wolves listed (December 18, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit
On December 4, a U.S. district court granted the Center for Biological Diversity “friend of the court” status in a case seeking to retain protection for gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act. The lawsuit challenges the Bush administration’s most recent
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KPIN is 10 Years Old! (December 17, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Happy Birthday KPIN! Ten years ago, Bob and Karen Rule brought KPIN radio to Pinedale and Sublette County. Rule, a veteran in the radio industry, had his roots on the other side of the state in Cheyenne. KPIN 101.1 FM started out with humble beginnings in an
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Dinner Theater Auditions in January (December 17, 2007)
Community Theater Play in February and March
by Jo Crandall
Is there an actor or actress or a light or sound technician lurking in your heart of hearts just waiting to burst forth and help the Community Theater Project get off to a roaring start? We hope so, and we hope you’ll come and help us!
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Pinedale Elementary K-1st Program (December 16, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale Elementary Kindergarten and 1st grade students performed their 2007 Winter Program Friday afternoon in the Pinedale Auditorium. Each grade sang songs and recited poetry. For the grand finale they joined together and sang "Jingle Bells" and "We W
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A day along southern Sublette County (December 16, 2007)
by Dave Bell
Rough Legged Hawk This Rough Legged Hawk lifts off from its perch along the Green River in Southern Sublette County on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Dave Bell spent a day along the New Fork and Green Rivers. “Clear blue skies, no wind, moderate temperatures made for
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Upper Green CDT Snowmobile conditions (December 16, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Here’s a report on the snowmobile conditions for the Upper Green portion of the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail. This report is as of Sunday evening, from Traci Voss, owner of the Green River Guest Ranch, The Place.
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Moose be Christmas! (December 15, 2007)
by Mike Gilmore
Mike Gilmore took this photo on Saturday while driving down Franklin Avenue in Pinedale. “I think she was headed for Country Lane for a little Christmas cheer and a 6-pack of Moose Drool!”
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Proposed Fremont Lake Recreation area changes (December 16, 2007)
Pinedale Ranger District seeks public comment on changes and improvements
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has sent out a letter notifying the public of a series of recreation development projects and changes they are proposing within the Fremont Lake Recreation Analysis Area. The proposed actions ar
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Santa visits Midway Mall (December 15, 2007)
One-year old Irish Loftiss (left) and his two-year old bother Dutch (right), of Marbleton, visit with Santa at the Midway Mall on Saturday afternoon. Dutch wants a train for Christmas.
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Extra Family Member (December 14, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Extra family member You never know who is going to join you when you have family pictures taken in Wyoming. While Carey Bowden and her two daughters were having their family photo snapped at Elkhart Park this year, a bull moose decided to cross the road behind
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Santa's Shop for Kids (December 14, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
It's not too late to shop at the Kid's Christmas Shoppe. It will be open Saturday, December 15, from 8 AM -5 PM and Sunday from 8AM - 3PM. The Christmas Shoppe is taking place in the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. All elementary age children can come s
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How RVers celebrate the Christmas season (December 14, 2007)
Snowbirds Hank & Debi Ruland send holiday greetings to Sublette County
by Pinedale Online!
Editor’s Note: Here’s an update from former Sublette County Sheriff Hank Ruland and his wife Debi. They have “snowbirded” to warmer climates for the winter.
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Feds approve Wyoming wolf plan (December 14, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
It came as no surprise since federal officials helped to write the plan, but state officials announced Friday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved Wyoming’s Gray Wolf Management Plan, calling it an “adequate regulatory mechanism” that meets the
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SAFV Task Force Christmas Tea Dec. 20 (December 14, 2007)
SAFV Task Force Christmas Tea As a way to say thank you to the communities that show continuous support for SAFV, the public is invited to join SAFV in celebrating the holiday spirit of PEACE. From 3:00 – 5:30 PM, 209 E Magnolia in Pinedale.
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Daniel Community Center Christmas Party Dec. 16 (December 14, 2007)
Daniel will hold their annual Community Center Christmas Party at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse on Sunday, December 16. The Community Center will provide turkey, ham, dressing, spuds, gravy and refreshments. Please bring a salad, sidedish or dessert, and you
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Sublette County Republican Convention set (December 14, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Republican Party County Convention will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale.
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80th Birthday Party for Mike Shannon Dec. 30 (December 14, 2007)
The family of life-long Sublette County native Mike Shannon will be holding a birthday party for her to celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday, December 30th. It will be held in the Lovatt Room in the Sublette County Library in Pinedale from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
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Homesick for Sublette County (December 14, 2007)
Greetings from Mike in Oklahoma
Editor’s Note: We always enjoy hearing from readers who have a tie to us here in Pinedale. This note came in from Mike in Oklahoma:
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Pinedale Middle School Science Fair (December 14, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Pinedale Middle School held their annual Science Fair this week. The Fair was open to the public on Wednesday, December 13th. Many classes, as well as community members, filed in to view the many interesting projects on display. Student projects were judged on
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Wrecks on the WYO 351 Green River Bridge (December 13, 2007)
Pictures of the October 28, 2007 crash
by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
We received pictures today from the October 28th three-vehicle wreck that shut down Hwy 351 at the Green River bridge for nearly eight hours. We have updated our original story of that accident with 17 of these photos which illustrate how dangerous this bridge
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Online registration available for Hunter Education (December 13, 2007)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
As Wyoming’s 2007 hunting seasons are waning, dreams of future hunts begin to take shape and many include sharing this special time in the field with new hunters. One of the first responsibilities for new hunters is the enrollment and completion of a Hunter Ed
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Hunters asked to return Big Game Surveys (December 13, 2007)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
December marks the end of most big game seasons in Wyoming and effectively ends most hunting seasons with the exception of a few late limited quota hunts. Even though almost all big game hunting is completed, the Game and Fish asks hunters to complete one las
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Barrasso introduces Forest Health Plan (December 13, 2007)
Bill encourages cooperation between State, Forest Service
by Senator Barrasso media release
(Washington) – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today introduced a bill which would encourage cooperation between the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to complete forest health projects on private, state and federal lands.
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Smith, Brito, comment on Supreme Court ruling (December 13, 2007)
Court ruled candidate was not qualified to run for Pinedale Town Council position
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We asked Dave Smith and Robert Brito Jr. for their comments on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the appeal on the District Court’s decision to uphold the annulment of the election of David Smith to the Pinedale Town Council in the 2006 municipal elect
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I-80 crash scene nets $41,700 cash (December 13, 2007)
Hidden in insulation of demolished camper house trailer; vehicle occupants have no idea who it belongs to
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
(Rock Springs) – Due to the varying winter weather conditions over the past several days Troopers have been investigating many crashes on Wyoming roadways. One such crash had a different twist for Troopers on Monday however.
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Rocky Mountain News profiles gas development boom (December 13, 2007)
Article, slide shows and videos
by Pinedale Online!
The Rocky Mountain News has done a series of media presentations profiling the natural gas development boom taking place around Pinedale. In the Wednesday, December 12, 2007 online edition they have an article, two slide shows and two videos about Pinedale. Th
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Afternoon Brown Bag Seminar Jan. 11 (December 12, 2007)
Speakers will focus on sage grouse communities and habitats
As a part of the Brown Bag Seminar concept, the University of Wyoming Renewable Resources Department will come to Pinedale on Friday, January 11th, for a series of presentations focusing on sage grouse communities and habitats. The seminars will be held in the
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Notice: Skyline Drive Snow Grooming (December 12, 2007)
Recreational Skiing and HS Nordic Ski Team use
by Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
NOTICE: Due to poor snow coverage at lower elevations, the Pinedale Ski Education Foundation, in cooperation with Pinedale Ranger District, has begun grooming Skyline Drive from the upper Fremont Lake overlook to Elkhart Park for recreational skiers and the hi
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Big Piney-Marbleton holds Republican Party Precinct Caucus (December 11, 2007)
Sublette County, Wyoming
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Sublette County held its Republican Party precinct caucuses on Tuesday, December 11th, at meeting places around the county. Because the county is so rural, town precincts combined to meet in Pinedale, Big Piney and Daniel. The Marbleton, Big Piney and Marbleto
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Plains proposes 136-well scenario for Rim (December 12, 2007)
On National Forest - Big Piney Ranger District
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Dec. 10, 2007 Federal Register included the following notice from the Big Piney Ranger District, which details the Bridger-Teton National Forest's plan to prepare a supplemental analysis to consider potential field development (Master Development Plan) sub
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Sublette County holds Republican Party caucuses (December 11, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County held their Republican Party precinct caucuses on Tuesday, December 11th, at meeting places around the county. Because the county is so rural, town precincts combined to meet in Pinedale, Big Piney and Daniel.
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UW Renewable Resources students dominate competition (December 11, 2007)
Pinedale’s Mae Peterson takes top places in Wyoming Wildlife Habitat meeting
by University of Wyoming
(Laramie) - Students from the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture’s Department of Renewable Resources took top places in all categories against students from Chadron State College of Nebraska at a recent competition in Lander.
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Wyoming & Montana senators to feds: ‘enough is enough’ (December 11, 2007)
Introduce legislation to fix AML process
by Senator Enzi’s office
(Washington, D.C.) - Less than a week after hearing that the agency in charge of distributing Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds plans to do so using a grant process, Wyoming and Montana senators put forth legislation to re-iterate congressional intent that AML m
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Pinedale Middle School Science Fair (December 11, 2007)
Open to public Dec. 12 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pinedale Middle School Science Fair will be open to the public on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students will be judged on Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM. The awards ceremony will take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 13th. The
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BLM proposes changing Right-of-Way rental fees (December 11, 2007)
To better reflect Fair Market Value
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management today proposed revising the rental fees it charges companies or individuals for rights-of-way so that these fees more adequately reflect changes in land values over the past two decades. The BLM, which published its proposed regu
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Hoback wolf pack confirmed (December 11, 2007)
New pack between Hoback Junction and Jackson
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed there is a new wolf pack south of Jackson, between Jackson and the Hoback Junction.
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G&F to hold Public Meeting on Bison and Black Bears Dec. 19 (December 11, 2007)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Jackson)- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will hold a public meeting to present the Brucellosis Management Action Plan (BMAP) for the Jackson bison herd on December 19th, at 7:00 PM, at the Antler Motel conference room. This meeting will be held
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Sublette County Republicans ‘Vote’ for President Dec. 11 (December 11, 2007)
Tuesday, December 11
by Bob Rule – KPIN Radio – 101.1 FM
“When will Wyoming be holding its Presidential Primary” is a question that I am hearing often these days. The answer is simple: Just like Iowa, Wyoming does not hold a Presidential Primary. Wyoming uses the caucus/convention method for the political parties
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Wreath & Chocolate Auction (December 10, 2007)
Fundraiser for the Museum of the Mountain Man
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man held their 14th annual Wreath and Chocolate Auction on Friday, December 8, at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale.
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White Pine opens Sat. Dec. 8 (December 8, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
White Pine Ski Area and Resort opened for alpine and nordic snow sports on Saturday, December 8th for the 2007-2008 winter season.
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FWS to revise seven of eight ESA decisions (December 8, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed its review of eight decisions made under the Endangered Species Act that may have been inappropriately influenced by the former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Julie MacDonald, and will t
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Winter Storm Warning Cancelled (December 8, 2007)
National Weather Service update
by National Weather Service, Riverton, Wyoming
Update from the National Weather Service out of Riverton, 9:27AM, Saturday, December 8, 2007:
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The $600 Million Washington Insult (December 7, 2007)
Guest Editorial by Senator John Barrasso
by Senator John Barrasso
Washington bureaucrats have once again insulted the people of Wyoming. At stake – six hundred million dollars of the State’s money. These funds, part of the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) payments are morally and legally owed to Wyoming. Yet the faceless feder
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FWS must take another look at protecting grouse (December 7, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
On Tuesday, the anti-livestock grazing group Western Watersheds Project won a remarkable decision from Chief Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the federal District Court of the Idaho District that overturned the Bush Administration U.S. Fish and Wildlife decision that
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Sierra Club wins “healthy forests” challenge (December 7, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the U.S. Forest Service erred when it conducted logging projects nationwide without prior analysis of their effects on the environment.
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Do Penguins Have Square Eyes? (December 7, 2007)
Talk on Antarctica by Courtney Skinner on Dec. 14
On Friday, December 14, Courtney Skinner will give a talk on Antarctica entitled, "Do Penquins Have Square Eyes?". The talk will be at 1:00 PM at Rendezvous Pointe. It is free and open to the public. Sponsored by BOCES & Rendezvous Pointe.
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Highway 351 speed limit lowered (December 7, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The speed limit has been lowered on a section of Highway 351, the Big Piney Cutoff. The limit was reduced from 65 miles per hour down to 55 miles per hour. New speed limit signs were installed a few days ago.
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Construction of new Marbleton-Big Piney Medical Clinic (December 5, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Construction has begun on the new Marbleton/Big Piney Medical Clinic It will be located just west of the old clinic in Marbleton, one block south of the Marbleton Inn, between Winkleman Avenue and 3rd & 4th Streets. Winkleman Avenue has been abandoned and the
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Winter Storm Warnings (December 7, 2007)
Heavy snow, strong winds, blowing snow, hazardous driving conditions through Saturday afternoon
A strong winter storm will impact the majority of Wyoming today bringing heavy snow across southern Wyoming through early Saturday afternoon. Snowfall will spread north through the morning hours Friday. Snow, heavy at times, is expected Friday evening through
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Moondance Diner update (December 6, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Here’s an update from Cheryl Pierce on the Moondance Diner.
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Governor disappointed in AML funding announcement (December 6, 2007)
Feds keep control of money by forcing Wyoming to apply for grants
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
(Cheyenne) – The announcement today from the federal Office of Surface Mining that abandoned mine lands back payments to Wyoming will be distributed through a grant process, rather than in direct payments to the state, was met with disappointment by Gov. Dave
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Wyoming Business Council grant requests approved (December 6, 2007)
Business Ready Community and Community Development Block grants
by Wyoming Business Council
(Cheyenne) – The Wyoming Business Council’s Board of Directors met today in Cheyenne to consider funding applications for Business Ready Community grants and Community Development Block Grants.
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CD Snowmobile Trail again rated #1 by SnoWest magazine (December 6, 2007)
Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail (CDT)
by Sue Castaneda Information Specialist, State Parks & Cultural Resources
A national snowmobiling magazine ranks one of Wyomings state trails as “the” trail to hit this winter. SnoWest magazine ranks the Continental Divide Trail as the Number One snowmobiling destination in the state for its scenery along with trail riding, off-tra
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Strong Winter Storm possible, but will likely go south of Pinedale (December 6, 2007)
Predicted for south and central Wyoming
The National Weather Service is advising of a strong winter storm approaching Friday and Saturday that is expected to impact south and central Wyoming. The storm is off the California coast today (Thursday, December 6) and will move towards southern Wyoming wi
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Forest Service responds to Delegation letter (December 6, 2007)
Agrees to public meetings regarding possible of Bridger-Teton Supervisor's Office out of Jackson, Wyoming
by Senator Barrasso's office
(Washington) – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo., praised action by the Forest Service to heed the delegations call to take into account the thoughts of area residents with the proposed office relocation of
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Governor’s Arts Awards Recipients includes local artist Tucker Smith (December 6, 2007)
To be honored at dinner and awards ceremony in Cheyenne on Feb. 22, 2008
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
(Cheyenne) - Gov. Dave Freudenthal and other state leaders will honor three individuals and a group from around the state for their extraordinary contributions to the arts in Wyoming on Feb. 22, 2008 in Cheyenne.
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Pinedale Elementary Christmas Program Dec. 11 (December 6, 2007)
Pinedale Elementary School will hold their 2nd through 4th Grade Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 11th. It will be at 6:30 PM in the Pinedale Auditorium. The program is Directed by Gena Anderson with Lynda Silvey as Accompanist.
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White Pine hopes to open Saturday, Dec. 8 (December 6, 2007)
Just need ‘one more good storm’
by Pinedale Online!
White Pine Ski Area and Resort is just one more “good storm” away from opening, said ski area manager Stuart Thompson. If the snow storm that is predicted for the next couple of days arrives and brings snow to the mountains, the ski area should be able to open
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Hell Hole Archers Turkey Shoot Dec. 12 (December 6, 2007)
Fundraiser Fun Shoot and Silent Auction
Hell Hole Archers will hold their annual Turkey Shoot and Gifts For Kids Fundraiser Fun Shoot and Silent Auction on Wednesday, December 12th. The auction is for Hell Hole Archers used 3-D targets.
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Escaped captive wolf killed (December 5, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The 180-pound escaped captive wolf roaming around southwestern Idaho killing livestock has been killed by state game officials.
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Sublette County Volunteer Firefighters (December 3, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County Fire Chiefs John Blaha of Boulder, Alvin Mitchell of Pinedale, Festus Krauss of Cora, Ben Franklin of Daniel, and Richard Thomas of Bondurant received special recognition during the firefighter’s Christmas banquet at Rendezvous Pointe Center on
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JIO Newsletter now available (December 4, 2007)
Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO)
by Bureau of Land Management
The fall edition of the JIO Newsletter is now available on the internet and at the Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO). The JIO produces the quarterly publication to keep the public and potential project applicants informed on the agency’
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Kids’ Christmas Shoppe Dec 12-16 (December 3, 2007)
Teaching kids how much fun it is to give
The annual Kid’s Christmas Shoppe will take place Wednesday through Sunday, December 12-16, in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale.
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Wyoming ornaments hang on White House Christmas tree (December 3, 2007)
Part of the First Lady’s Holidays in the National Parks theme
First LadyLaura Bush picked “Holidays in the National Parks” as her theme to use to decorate the White House for the holidays this year. As part of this, the White House sent to each of the 391 national parks a big ball and asked them to decorate it. They did,
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$37.7 million for 9 highway projects awarded (December 3, 2007)
Includes replacement of bridge on the Fremont Lake Road in Pinedale
Contracts totaling more than $37.7 million for nine highway projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its November meeting in Cheyenne.
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Great Time in Pinedale (December 3, 2007)
Visitor Comment
Editor’s Note: We recently received this e-mail note from a Boston, Massachusetts couple who visited Pinedale:
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New law to allow multi-purpose vehicles on Wyoming roads (December 3, 2007)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
A new law taking effect Jan.1 will make it legal to drive multipurpose vehicles on any Wyoming road except interstate highways, provided the vehicles meet size and safety requirements and are insured and the drivers meet license requirements.
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Mulies (December 2, 2007)
by Scott Almdale
Scott Almdale snapped this photo last week of mule deer on winter range west of Pinedale, near Trappers Point.
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Sneak preview inside the new Pinedale Medical Clinic (December 3, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
On Friday, November 30th, the Sublette County Rural Health Care Board held a pre-opening reception for the new Pinedale Medical Clinic, which is almost ready to open to the public. Community members and the media were given an opportunity to meet the medical c
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PTC Winterfest (December 1, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Pinedale Elementary School’s Parents and Teachers for Children (PTC), held their first annual Winterfest arts and crafts fair at Wolf’s Pinedale Dodge on Saturday. Wolf’s Pinedale Dodge generously donated use of their facility. There was a wide variety of ho
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