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Report wolf kills (March 31, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Sportsmen may kill wolves in the Predatory Animal area of Wyoming at any time without a license or permit, and do not need to contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before doing so, but must report:
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Lethal control permits issued for wolves (March 31, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports that a lethal take permit to kill four wolves has been issued to a landowner in the South Fork region near Cody. Wolves have repeatedly harassed the landowner's cattle, so WG&F issued the rancher a permit to kill th
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Colorado also grapples with high ozone problems (March 31, 2008)
Denver Post article
The Denver Post had an interesting article last Wednesday saying that 30% of Denver’s smog problem may come from outdated valves creating leaks on thousands of wells from northeastern Colorado drilling. Gas companies are realizing that it is cheaper to replace
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Pioneer shuts down Opal gas plant after fire (March 31, 2008)
Pioneer cryogenic natural gas processing facility expected to be down two to three weeks following incident
(Opal) - Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced that operations at its Pioneer cryogenic natural gas processing facility in Lincoln County, Wyoming have been suspended following a release of natural gas and subsequent fire that occurred on Thursday, March
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Multi-Vehicle crashes close Wyoming highways (March 31, 2008)
Winter weather causes crashes on I-80 and other highways
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
(Cheyenne) – An intense spring storm continues to bring snow, blowing snow and limited visibility to portions of Wyoming causing some road closures due to motor vehicle crashes.
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PAWG meeting notes: March 27 (March 30, 2008)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) met at the Pinedale BLM office on Thursday, March 27, 2008. PAWG members attending were Robin Smith, Cathy Purves, Paul Hagenstein, Betty Fear and Nulla Kunard. Several members of the public were also present, along
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One wolf killed Friday (March 30, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit
One Sublette County cattleman who is busy calving shot a lone wolf in his calving pasture Friday night. The ranch has been the location of repeated wolf problems. The location of the wolf kill was within the predator management area. It is believed this was th
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Calving Season is here (March 29, 2008)
Calving season is in full swing This little guy was born recently on the Paradise Sheep Company ranch north of Big Piney.
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Bluebirds are back (March 30, 2008)
Bluebirds are back in Sublette County. This pair, with the bright-colored male on the left and female on the right, are starting to make nest. Another herald of spring, meadowlarks, are back with their wonderful melodious songs. We’re still waiting to hear Sa
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UW initiates new UW Alert text messaging notification system (March 28, 2008)
To be used in the event of an emergency
The University of Wyoming (UW) has initiated a new text messaging notification system designed to keep students, faculty and staff informed during emergencies. UW Alert is a new text messaging notification system designed to keep the students, faculty, and sta
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After 35 years, wolves finally delisted (March 28, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
After 35 years of federal protection for wolves in Wyoming, today, Friday, March 28, wolves are now finally back under state jurisdiction. Effective today, wolves have dual classification in the state, both as trophy game animals in northwestern Wyoming, and p
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FWS statement on delisting (March 28, 2008)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service press release
Today, Friday, March 28, 2008, the northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf is officially removed from the federal list of endangered species. The States of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming will assume full management authority for the continued conservation of the gray w
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Marbleton-Big Piney Medical Clinic Update (March 24, 2008)
Construction is proceeding on the new Marbleton-Big Piney Medical Clinic. It is being built in the block to the west of the current clinic in Marbleton. This was the view on Monday, March 24th.
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Wolf population estimated at 359 (March 27, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates Wyoming's wolf population at 359 wolves at the end of 2007 - that's an increase of 15 percent from 2006's 311 wolves.
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County Commissioner’s Agenda: April 1, 2008 (March 28, 2008)
Below is the tentative agenda for the Tuesday, April 1, 2008 meeting of the Sublette County Board of County Commissioners. Note that this agenda is subject to change up to 9:00 AM the day of the meeting. Planning & Zoning agenda items are advertised in the pub
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Concerned citizens request Health Impact Assessment for PAPA (March 27, 2008 | Updated March 28, 2008)
Repeated Ozone health alerts by DEQ causing heightened public concern about air pollution from natural gas drilling activity near Pinedale
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
A number of citizens are taking it upon themselves to address health issues related to the recent wave of ozone advisory air pollution alerts issued by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for Sublette County.
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Green River Basin Advisory Group meeting (March 26, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Wyoming State Engineer Patrick Tyrrell was in Pinedale on Wednesday as one of the speakers at the Green River Basin Advisory Group meeting at the Sublette County Library. Tyrrell gave an update on the Colorado River Basin Compact.
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Wolf delisting means little change for Idaho (March 25, 2008)
by Idaho Fish and Game press release
Barring legal challenges, the federal rule removing wolves in Idaho and the rest of the Northern Rocky Mountains from the endangered species becomes final Friday, March 28.
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Parent Education Classes (March 25, 2008)
For parents and expectant parents with babies under 9 months old
Parent Education Network will be presenting a series of community education classes in Pinedale for expectant parents and parents with babies under nine months old. The classes are part of the “Parents as Teachers Program.” All group meetings will be held on
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April 7-11: 2008 Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 25, 2008)
National Weather Service to do a Test Tornado Drill on April 9th
by Pinedale Online!
The week of April 7 - 11 has been designated as 2008 Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week by the National Weather Service. The NWS encourages educators, media and program managers to use this week as an opportunity to educate the public about severe weather a
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April 7-11: 2008 Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 25, 2008)
National Weather Service to do a Test Tornado Drill on April 9th
The week of April 7 - 11 has been designated as 2008 Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week by the National Weather Service. The NWS encourages educators, media and program managers to use this week as an opportunity to educate the public about severe weather a
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4.2 Earthquake rattles Yellowstone Park Tuesday morning (March 25, 2008)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning, March 25th, at 5:59 AM. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Information Center in Golden, Colorado, the quake was at a depth of about .2 miles. Its epicenter was 23 mi
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Pinedale Municipal Elections May 6 (March 25, 2008)
To fill two Town Council position openings
The Town of Pinedale will hold a Municipal Election on Tuesday, May 6th. The election will be held to fill two Town Council person positions to serve a term of four years. These positions are currently filled by Nylla Kunard and Gary Heuck.
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Pinedale Jazz Band & Choir perform at NW Jazz Festival (March 24, 2008)
by Sublette County School District #1
The Pinedale Jazz Band I and the Pinedale Jazz Choir traveled to Powell last week for the 25th annual Northwest Jazz Festival. The Pinedale band and choir come from one of the smallest schools at the festival. This year there were over 45 groups from three dif
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Sweet Harmony to perform in April (March 24, 2008)
Local ladies to sing two nights at Community Church
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present local singing ensemble Sweet Harmony for two nights only at the Pinedale Community United Church of Christ April 4 and April 5. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature wine and a chocolate foun
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Big Piney Community Health Fair April 12th (March 24, 2008)
Big Piney and Marbleton will host their annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 12th in the Big Piney High School Gymnasium from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Blood Draw results available-receipts needed for pick up. Other activities during Health Fair include:
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Real Estate Scams: More twists on old con games (March 24, 2008)
Local agent relates a recent scam experience
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Local real estate agent James Thomas, with High Mountain Real Estate, wrote in to comment that earlier in March he had an experience similar to the classified ad scams we wrote about in a previous article. His incident was in the form of what he believed was a
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, March 22 (March 24, 2008)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Spring has arrived on the calendar but don’t put away those skis. The Pinedale Area Nordic Ski Trails received more snow this past week, and we continue to groom the upper trail system as needed. By prior agreement with the USFS and BLM, we stopped grooming
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Beware of bogus classified ads (March 23, 2008)
Scam ads in newspapers and online classifieds
by Editorial by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
On a regular basis we get e-mails coming in to us requesting we place a classified ad for various great job employment offers. Some of these ads are highly questionable, so we don’t accept them. We have seen some suspicious ones appear in the classified ads of
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Maui for Money May 2 (March 23, 2008)
Fundraiser for The Learning Center
The Learning Center will be hosting their annual Maui for Money fundraiser on Friday, Mary 2nd at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. Maui for Money is an annual fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Sublette County Learning Center.
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National Poetry Month at Rendezvous Pointe (March 23, 2008)
April is National Poetry Month at Rendezvous Pointe
by Rendezvous Pointe
April is National Poetry Month at Rendezvous Pointe. Cork Kelly will host a Poetry Writing Workshop on Thursday, April 3rd at 1:00 PM in the Art Room at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. Participants will be writing traditional poetry and/or free verse poetry on
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WYDEQ issues Ozone Advisories for March 23 & 24 (March 23, 2008 | Updated March 24, 2008)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issued two media releases alerting the public they have issued Ozone Advisories for Easter Sunday, March 23 and Monday, March 24.
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Bird’s nest? (March 21, 2008)
No, it's a porcupine!
by Pinedale Online!
At first glance, this blob in the willows along the Green River Supply Canal looked like a bird’s nest. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a porcupine perched about four feet off the ground enjoying a meal of twigs and bark. Porcupines are rodents, a
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Hampton Inn makes Pinedale’s 5th large hotel (March 21, 2008)
Public hearing before Pinedale Planning & Zoning on April 7th
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale Planning & Zoning Commission will hear a request on Monday, April 7, for a commercial building permit for a proposed new 102-unit Hampton Inn & Suites in Pinedale.
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Comments Needed on Winter Elk Management Program (March 20, 2008)
45-Day Comment Period
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) forlong-term special use authorization for Wyoming Game and Fish Department to use National Forest System land for their Winter Elk Management Programs is available for review. The Bridger-Teton National Forest p
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County grew by 9.4% in 2007 according to Census Bureau (March 20, 2008 | March 21, 2008)
Added 684 residents, double the rate of 2006
by Jeffrey Jacquet, Socioeconomic Analyst, Sublette Community Partnership
Update 3/21/08: A more detailed analysis of the Census Bureau data shows that Sublette County was the 5th fastest growing county among the more than 3,000 counties in the nation between 2006 and 2007. The county was also the second fastest growing county wes
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Preserve Wyoming Conference slated for May in Cheyenne (March 19, 2008)
by Tom Lacock, Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Main Street Program and the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office will sponsor Wyoming’s first statewide historic preservation conference, entitled “Preserve Wyoming 2008: Main Street and Beyond,” May 14-16 at the Plains Hotel in Cheyenne.
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Pipelines span the Rock Springs Field Office (March 19, 2008)
by Angelina Pryich, Bureau of Land Management
(Rock Springs) - Several gas transmission pipelines were completed in 2007 and others are proposed for 2008 within the BLM Rock Springs Field Office.
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BLM Leases Land for new Rock Springs Public Buildings (March 19, 2008)
by Angelina Pryich, Bureau of Land Management
(Rock Springs) - New recreation, education, and fire facilities will soon be built in Rock Springs thanks to the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP). The Act authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes to state and lo
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County agrees to fund wolf control (March 19, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
On Tuesday, the Sublette County Commission agreed to fund limited wolf control in Sublette County. The commission as unanimous in granting the Sublette County Predator Board’s request to fund wolf control for livestock producers who experience problems with wo
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Caroline Classic Ski Race photos (March 18, 2008)
The 6th annual Caroline Classic GS Ski Race was held on Saturday, March 15th at White Pine Ski Area. The 2-run giant slalom was for ages kindergarten to adult. The event, held in memory of Caroline Lambert Grassell. is sponsored by the Sublette County Ski and
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Ozone levels in Sublette County again on the rise (March 18, 2008)
WY DEQ officials give presentation to the Sublette County Commissioners about water and ozone concerns
by Pinedale Online!
Ozone levels at the Jonah air quality monitor topped 103 ppb at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, then have been decreasing. Levels at the Boulder monitor reached 86 ppb at 3:15 PM. This chart has been created by Pinedale Online from manual monitoring of the WYDEQ website,
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Ag photo contest winners named (March 17, 2008)
Cat Urbigkit’s photo wins livestock/farm animals class category
by Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council’s Agribusiness Division has named winners for its 2008 Photo Contest.
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Scoping comments for the suspended 44,720 acres due in April (March 17, 2008)
On Big Piney Ranger District in the Wyoming Range
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is about to issue a revised Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to analyze and disclose new information relative to oil and gas leasing of 44,720 acres on the Big Piney Ranger District. T
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Gas prices creep upward (March 17, 2008)
Diesel hits $4.16/gallon in Sublette County
by Pinedale Online!
The price of gas increased yet again as we did our weekly monitoring of gas stations in Pinedale, Big Piney and Marbleton. Pinedale Online surveys gas prices each week at three stations in Pinedale and four stations in Big Piney/Marbleton. The highest price we
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Cat Urbigkit Book Signing (March 17, 2008)
by Pam McCulloch
Author Cat Urbigkit recently released her 5th non-fiction children's book, "The Shepherd's Trail". She was at the Sublette County Library in Big Piney and Pinedale last week for book signings. Cat is a Wyoming rancher, reporter and photographer. She has won
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Man arrested for robbery at Loaf ‘N Jug in Marbleton (March 17, 2008)
Wallet, cell phone and $50 taken during 12:33 am robbery
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office media release
Below is a media release from the Sublette County Sheriff's Office about a robbery that occurred at the Loaf ‘N Jug Mini Mart in Marbleton on Sunday, March 16th:
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report: March 15 (March 15, 2008)
Best time to ski is late morning into the early afternoon
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
The 3-mile CCC Pond loop was groomed for the last time this season on March 15. The two-track portion of this loop is beginning to melt out but a good snow base remains on the paved part so the skiing will be good on the bike path until the next big windstorm
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New Ozone limits: Decision swayed by politics and economics (March 15, 2008)
EPA wanted 8-hour average between 60-70 ppb
Below are links to more articles over the controversial interference by President Bush over loosening the new allowable ozone limits that were to be set by the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, March 12th.
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Chamber Community Conversation Luncheon March 21 (March 14, 2008)
eCommerce: Get your Wyoming Small Business on the Web
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Community Conversation Luncheon on Friday, March 21st at Noon at Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center in Pinedale. The topic for the luncheon will be: “eCommerce: Get your Wyoming Small Business on the Web.”
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Bar J Wranglers to perform April 3 in Pinedale (March 14, 2008)
Pinedale EMS fundraiser for high school scholarship program
Pinedale EMS is proud to sponsor the Bar J Wranglers on Thursday, April 3rd in Pinedale. The concert is a fundraiser for the EMS Pinedale High School scholarship program.
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St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating March 17 (March 14, 2008)
The Green River Valley Land Trust invites kids (and the young at heart) to join them for decorating St. Patrick’s Day-themed cookies on Monday, March 17th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Cookies, frosting and decorations will b
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Keep water bleeders on so pipes don’t freeze (March 14, 2008)
Reminder from Pinedale, Big Piney and Marbleton Public Works Departments
Residents on town water services are reminded to keep water bleeders on until frozen ground conditions are lifted in order to keep water and sewer lines from freezing. The water stream from your faucet or bleeder line needs to be about the diameter of a pencil
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WYG&F meeting to discuss 2008 hunting seasons April 1 in Pinedale (March 14, 2008)
One of 8 public meetings being held throughout the state
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Hunters interested in getting a heads up on Wyoming Game and Fish Department proposals for 2008 hunting seasons and quotas are invited to attend any of the eight public meetings to be held throughout the state the first week of April.
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Backcountry Horsemen to meet April 7 in Pinedale (March 14, 2008)
The Backcountry Horsemen will have their next meeting on Monday, April 7 in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. The meeting agenda will include election of officers and naming the newly formed organization. Single Memberships $25/Family Memberships $35.
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Sen. Enzi takes Wyoming road trip to highlight better health care (March 14, 2008)
10 steps, 10 stops and 1,100 miles across Wyoming for better health care
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi’s office media release
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is taking to the road next week to draw attention to the nation’s health care crisis and the steps Congress can take to wrangle health care costs in America.
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Washington Post: Ozone Rules Weakened at Bush’s Behest (March 14, 2008)
EPA scientists wanted stricter limits: Bush administration pulls last-minute intervention for less restrictive limit
The Washington Post wrote an article on Friday, March 14, saying the Bush Administration pulled a last-minute interference in the new Ozone standard limits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had planned to release on Wednesday, March 12th. As a result o
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State Science Fair at UW (March 14, 2008)
Pinedale Middle School students do well
by University of Wyoming
Students from throughout the state won scholarships and sweepstakes during the recent Wyoming State Science Fair at the University of Wyoming.
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UW receives historic software donation from Schlumberger (March 14, 2008)
$26.6 million software gift to the University of Wyoming for ECLIPSE Parallel industrial oil and gas reservoir simulation software
by University of Wyoming
Students, faculty and researchers at the University of Wyoming now have access to the same exploration and production modeling software used by the oil and gas industry, thanks to a historic $26.6 million software gift from Schlumberger, the world's leading oi
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 17 (March 14, 2008)
Annual tradition for more than 40 years
by Lauren McKeever
Make plans to celebrate your St. Patrick's day with a homemade corned beef and cabbage dinner with community-renowned homemade pies at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Monday, March 17, 2008, at the Church Parish Hall, across from Obo's Deli, on Sublette A
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Pinedale High School Play (March 13, 2008)
by Pam McCulloch
"Monday Always Leads to Murder", a comedy by Pat Cook, was performed by the Pinedale High School Drama Club.
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2008 State Science Fair Results (March 13, 2008)
22 Schools participated in the 2008 Wyoming State Science Fair with 225 total projects
by Sublette County School District #1
Pinedale Middle School students received the following awards and prizes:
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Pinedale to host SW District MS Spring Honor Band and Choir March 15 (March 13, 2008)
by Sublette County School District #1
On March 15th, 2008 Southwest Wyoming middle school musicians will meet in Pinedale and practice together in a concert band and concert choir setting. This day of intense rehearsals will culminate in a concert that night at 6:00 PM in the Pinedale auditorium.
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Trent Willmon to perform benefit concert March 20th (March 13, 2008)
Benefit concert at the Sublette County Fairgrounds for the Pinedale fifth graders to raise money for trip to Washington DC
On Thursday, March 20th, Country Music star Trent Willmon will be performing at the Sublette County Fairgrounds giving a special benefit concert for the Pinedale 5th graders to raise money for their trip to Washington DC. Trent’s daughter, Montana, goes to Pin
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Lee Ditch Bridge Road Construction (March 13, 2008)
Fremont Lake Road bridge replacement road construction
Road construction is in progress on Fremont Lake Road to replace the Lee Ditch bridge. Traffic on the road is one-lane, being controlled by a traffic light with 2-minute delays in either direction.
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Winter Elk Management Programs DEIS available for review (March 13, 2008)
Wyoming Game & Fish to use National Forest land for winter elk management
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Long Term Special Use Authorization for Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to Use National Forest System Land for their Winter Elk Management Programs is available for review.
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Wyoming DEQ comments on new EPA Ozone standard (March 12, 2008)
DEQ will seek emission reductions to reduce ozone formation in the Upper Green River Basin
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Today (March 12, 2008), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. The new standard for eight-hour exposure durations is 75 parts per billion (ppb), which is significantly lower than the existing
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Celebrate National Quilting Day March 20 (March 12, 2008)
Fiber Arts Guild hosts event at Rendezvous Pointe
The Fiber Arts Guild will be celebrating National Quilting Day with a special event at Rendezvous Pointe on Thursday, March 20th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be historical quilts on display, quilting demonstrations and an opportunity to learn hand qu
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Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department Open House March 15 (March 12, 2008)
The Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual Open House on Saturday, March 15th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the fire hall (two blocks south on Fremont Avenue). There will be fire truck rides, free food and drinks.
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Sign of Spring? (March 12, 2008)
Carie Whitman sent in this photo of a Canadian Goose she saw today. Should we take this as a sign of spring?
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Rendezvous Pointe Pie Social March 14 (March 12, 2008)
Rendezvous Pointe will be holding a Pie Social on Friday, March 14th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Come enjoy homemade blueberry, cherry, apple, rhubarb, chocolate and coconut cream pies. Pie slices with ice cream- $2 and whole pies- $10 and please order ahead. For m
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Air Quality Links on the Web (March 12, 2008)
Resources for more information
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Here are links to resources related to air quality and ozone and other interesting related topics:
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‘Welcome to Spring’ Open House and Chamber Mixer March 13 (March 12, 2008)
Hosted by First American Title Company of Sublette County
The next Member Mixer for the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, March 13th. First American Title Company of Sublette County will be hosting a “Welcome to Spring” Open House and Chamber Mixer. Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Location: First
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Monitoring the Ozone Advisory: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (March 11, 2008 | Modified March 12, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) issued the third Ozone Advisory in two weeks for the Upper Green River Valley in Sublette County, the latest for Tuesday, March 11th. The other advisories were on Monday, March 10th and Wednesday, February 27
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6th Annual Caroline Classic GS Ski Race March 15 (March 10, 2008)
At White Pine Ski Area
The 6th Annual Caroline Classic Giant Slalom (Club Series) Ski Race will be held on Saturday, March 15th at White Pine Ski Area & Resort near Pinedale. The race is sponsored by the Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association.
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Timber bridge over Lee's Ditch to be replaced (March 10, 2008)
Fremont Lake Road in Pinedale
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
(Pinedale) - Motorists using Sublette County Road 350-1, Fremont Lake Road, are advised to expect minor traffic delays as the timber bridge at Lee's Ditch is replaced.
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Oh Promise Me! (March 8, 2008)
Pinedale Community Theater
by Pam McCulloch
Hats off to the Pinedale Community Theater. The group presented a farse comedy, "Oh Promise Me!". The performances sold out quickly with the limited seating. All the shows were held at the Community Church in Pinedale on March 5th, 7th, and two shows on the
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Wolf killed near LaBarge (March 10, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that on March 5, USDA Wildlife Services specialists removed a single radio-collared adult male wolf near LaBarge.
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SCSD#1 School Board Meeting March 13 (March 10, 2008)
Regular meeting
by Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building in Pinedale.
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Ozone Advisory for Tuesday, March 11 for Upper Green (March 10, 2008)
3rd Advisory in three weeks for Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Editor's Note: Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issued another Ozone Advisory for Sublette County extending it to Tuesday, March 11th. The county is currently under an advisory for today, Monday, March 10th.
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Sublette Social (March 9, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Republican Party hosted its first-ever
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New federal wolf rule in effect (March 8, 2008)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service press release
The 2008 revised special rule (10j) under the Endangered Species Act governing the management of gray wolves introduced in the Central Idaho and Yellowstone areas of the northern Rocky Mountains is now in effect.
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BLM swears in new Pinedale Field Manager and Law Enforcement Ranger (March 9, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
On Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Chuck Otto was officially sworn in as the field manager at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Pinedale, Wyo. Shane Wasem was also officially sworn in as BLM Pinedale’s first law enforcement ranger during the ceremony.
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Canadians study sterilizing wolves (March 9, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Edmonton Journal reports that the University of Alberta plans to kill wolf pups and sterilize adult wolf pack members in order to study the technique as a method of population control. The plan has generated controversy.
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Rocky Mountain Power offers $$ for renewable energy projects (March 9, 2008)
Wind, Solar, Biomass, Wave, Landfill Gas, Low-Impact Hydro and Geothermal projects eligible
Rocky Mountain Power is offering help to get new renewable energy projects off the ground in Utah, Wyoming and southeast Idaho through its Blue Sky program. Renewable energy projects eligible for funding awards from Rocky Mountain Power may include those that
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Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country Workshop March 13 (March 9, 2008)
Wildlife officials to discuss safety around large predators
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
With reports of bears already venturing out of their winter dens and a mountain lion near the town of Jackson recently, we’re reminded that it’s good time to be thinking about how to avoid conflicts with large predators. Wildlife officials are encouraging peo
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, March 7 (March 9, 2008)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
This week’s trail grooming of 3” of new snow over a deep and hard-packed base has put our trail system in the best shape of the season. All trails along Skyline Drive from Halfmoon Overlook through Kelly Park and up to White Pine and Surveyor Park have excell
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Ozone Advisory issued by WYDEQ for March 10 (March 9, 2008)
For Upper Green River Basin in Sublette County
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
(Upper Green River Basin, Wyo.) - The Air Quality Division (AQD) of Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is issuing an ozone advisory for Monday, March 10, 2008, for the Upper Green Ri
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Sublette County Democratic Caucus/Convention (March 8, 2008)
78 Registered Democrats: 48 in favor of Barack Obama, 27 for Hillary Clinton, 3 Undecided
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County Democrats held their caucus/convention on Saturday, March 8th, in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library. It was a standing-room only crowd, much to the surprise and delight of the Democratic committee, who remembered their last county
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Freudenthal comments on WY Democratic caucuses (March 7, 2008)
Says he is still undecided on candidates
by Governor Freudenthal media release
(Cheyenne) The nation’s attention is focused on Wyoming today as tomorrow’s Democratic caucuses draw nearer and the two Democratic candidates make appearances in the state.
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Storyteller Diane Ferlatte performs (Original post March 6, 2008 | Updated March 7, 2008)
Performances in Pinedale, Big Piney and LaBarge
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
This past week, The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented California-based and Grammy-nominated storyteller Diane Ferlatte to young student in Pinedale, Big Piney and LaBarge as an artist-in-residence.
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Berger retracts claim of rabbit’s disappearance from Yellowstone (March 6, 2008)
Biologists dispute Joel Berger’s article proclaiming there are no more white-tailed jack rabbits in Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks
The website Magicvalley.com, an online division of the Times-News published daily in Twin Falls, Idaho, posted a story on March 6th about wildlife biologist Joel Berger withdrawing a claim he made that white-tailed jack rabbits had disappeared from the Yellows
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Community Winter Dances March 13 and 27 (March 6, 2008)
Let’s Dance!!!
Rendezvous Pointe is hosting Community Winter dances on the second and fourth Thursdays during March and April. Each session will include a half hour of simple instruction and an hour of dancing. The event is open to the public. Time is 6:30 until 8:00 PM. Dan
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Wranglers BB team heads to State! (March 5, 2008)
The Pinedale Wrangler High School boys basketball team headed to Casper Wednesday afternoon with a royal send-off by the town which included a police and fire escort and well-wishers lining Pine Street waving goodbye as the bus passed on its way out of town.
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Erica David recognized for Volunteer Service (March 5, 2008)
Certificate of Excellence from The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program
by Sublette County 4-H
Erica David, 18, of Pinedale has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a state-level Certificate of Excellence from The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Erica was nominated for this award by Robin Schamber with the Sublette
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PAWG Cultural/Historical Task Group meeting March 11 (March 5, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Cultural/Historical Task Group will hold a meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Pinedale Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office, 1625 West Pine, in Pinedale. This meeting will be open to the
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Black Bear Hunting Details (March 5, 2008)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Black bear hunters looking to use baits for the upcoming spring bear hunting seasons are advised that the last date to renew a bear bait from the previous year is Thursday, March 20th.
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WG&F starts wolf line/webpage (March 5, 2008)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department established a Wolf Information phone number and an online list of Frequently Asked Question to address questions and concerns regarding wolves and wolf management in Wyoming.
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Wolf delisting on track (March 5, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolf delisting is proceeding forward, with state management of wolves set to go into effect on March 28.
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Send off for Pinedale Boys Basketball Team Wednesday (March 4, 2008)
Headed to State Championship in Casper
A community send-off has been organized for the Pinedale Wrangler Boys Basketball team as they head to the State 3A Championships this week. Pinedale won the 3A West Regional tournament last weekend in Pinedale. The State Championship will be held in Casper.
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Cat Urbigkit book signings March 12 & 13 (March 3, 2008)
Urbigkit's new book, ‘The Shepherd’s Trail’, available
by Pinedale Online!
A wagon sits in the sagebrush-covered desert, while herders on horseback move sheep to high summer range. It looks like a scene from the Old West, but it’s actually a sight you can see today. Shepherds still live in wagons, tending their flocks in Wyoming and
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Sublette Social March 8 (March 3, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Sublette County Republican Party
The public is invited to attend the Sublette County Republican Party fundraiser, the Sublette Social, on Saturday evening, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Rendezvous Pointe. A $10 cover charge gets you in for delicious snacks and a cash bar, while you get to mix and ming
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‘Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country’ Workshop March 13 (March 3, 2008)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department will be hosting a workshop entitled, “Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country” at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale on Wednesday, March 13th. Experienced bear biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wil
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Moondance Diner updates (March 3, 2008)
In LaBarge, Wyoming
Jeff Gearino, with the Casper Star-Tribune, has written a couple of new articles with progress updates on the Moondance Diner in LaBarge.
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PAWG Meeting March 27 (March 2, 2008)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will hold a general meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Pinedale BLM Field Office, 1625 West Pine, in Pinedale. This meeting will be open to the public. For more information, please contact Cale
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PAWG Wildlife Task Group Meeting March 25 (Original posting on March 2, 2008 | Updated March 9, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Wildlife Task Group will hold a meeting at 10:00 AM Update and Change: Meeting time changed from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM) on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the Pinedale BLM Field Office, 1625 West Pine in Pinedale. This me
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PAWG Water Quality Task Group Meeting March 12 (March 2, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Water Quality Task Group will hold a meeting at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Pinedale BLM Field Office, 1625 West Pine in Pinedale. Nominations for new members, as well as a chairperson, will be acce
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BLM Swear-In Ceremony March 5 (March 2, 2008)
For Chuck Otto, new Field Manager, and Shane Wasem, Law Enforcement Ranger
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will swear-in Chuck Otto as the new Field Manager and Shane Wasem as the Law Enforcement Ranger at 1:30 p.m. (note time correction) on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
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February Jonah Interagency Office newsletter available (March 2, 2008)
by Jonah Interagency Office
The February Jonah Interagency Office (JIO) newsletter is available on the web and at the Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office. The newsletter is a quarterly production that is intended to keep the public, as well as potential project applicant
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Dig It! Houseplants (March 1, 2008)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
For those of us who love to garden, this time of year can be a bit trying. One way around that cabin fever is to focus on your houseplants. If you have friends who have several, you might ask for a start. If you have several or some that need repotting, you mi
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Wildlife Services talks wolves (March 1, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Merrill Nelson of USDA Wildlife Services told members of the Upper Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association that he believes that legal challenges will hold up the wolf delisting process. Although the state is set to take over management of wolves on March 2
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Bobcat (March 1, 2008)
by Carie Whitman
Young Chett and Rylee Whitman were headed out with their dogs to play in their fort in the willows by their home near Big Piney when they spooked this bobcat in their ranch yard. The cat scampered up a power pole for protection.
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Significant snowstorm on the way (March 1, 2008)
3 to 8 inches possible
The National Weather Service out of Riverton is advising of a significant snowstorm to impact Western Wyoming through Saturday evening and moving into parts of Central Wyoming.
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HS Regional Basketball Tourney (March 1, 2008)
Pinedale Boys win; Jackson Girls win
Local photographer, Delsa Allen, sent in photos from this weekend’s High School Regional Basketball Tournament in Pinedale. Pinedale Boys took 1st Place at the tourney. Delsa will be posting more photos of the games on her website, www.shotsofyou.com, througho
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