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EnCana and EnerCrest contribute $20,000 (October 31, 2008)
To support Big Piney Children’s Learning Center
by The Learning Center
EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc. contributed $20,000 to the Children’s Learning Center to help build the Big Piney Play Garden Project, an outdoor play and learning environment at the Big Piney Learning Center. EnerCrest, Inc. of Big Piney has also pledged to con
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Donors help 4-H purchase vehicle (October 31, 2008)
EnCana, Wolf Pinedale Dodge, Sublette County and UW contribute
by Sublette County 4-H Council
The Sublette County 4-H Council received funds from EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. and Wolf Pinedale Dodge to purchase a pre-owned, nine-passenger 2007 Chevrolet Suburban to shuttle county 4-H youth to and from events.
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Cheapest Gas in Town (October 31, 2008)
Frightfully low gas prices on Halloween!
by Pinedale Online!
With Regular at $2.599 and Diesel at $3.299, Obo’s in Pinedale had the cheapest gas for stations in Pinedale, Marbleton and Big Piney on Halloween. According to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the Wyoming average for the day was $2.518/$3.254, and the Nationa
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Effectiveness of Wildlife Detection System to be determined (October 31, 2008)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
(Pinedale) - The Wyoming Department of Transportation officials say data is still being collected for the study to determine the effectiveness of the Trapper's Point Wildlife Detection System on US 191 north of Pinedale.
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Employees get one hour off work to vote (October 31, 2008)
Department of Employment reminds employers to give workers time to vote
by Wyoming Department of Employment
Wyoming employers are reminded that state law mandates that employees are entitled to take one hour out of their work day to vote.
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Sound of Music tickets on sale now (October 31, 2008)
Performances Nov. 20-22
by Pinedale Community Theatre
With the show just three weeks away, tickets for the Pinedale Community Theatre’s Production of Sound of Music will go on sale, Monday November 3, at the Cowboy Shop and Office Outlet in Pinedale and the Library in Big Piney.
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Wells Fargo Grand Opening Nov. 5 in Pinedale (October 31, 2008)
Bank donating $8,000 to local organizations
by Wells Fargo media release
Local residents are invited to attend the official Grand Opening Celebration for Wells Fargo Bank in Pinedale on Wednesday, November 5th, from 4-6PM at 61 E Pine in Pinedale.
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Exxon Mobil posts $14.83 billion net income (October 31, 2008)
by Pinedale Online!
Exxon Mobil (XOM, Fortune 500) recently reported their third-quarter net profit of $14.83 billion, or $2.86 per share. These earnings are up from $9.41 billion, or $1.70, a year earlier. In the second quarter of 2008, the company reported earnings of $11.68 bi
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Moose Snowmobile Shopping (October 30, 2008)
by Bucky's Outdoors
The moose must be expecting a harsh winter if even they are shopping for snowmobiles!
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Carving your Halloween Pumpkin (October 30, 2008)
For all of you who love carving a pumpkin on Halloween but haven’t had a chance to get your pumpkin yet, here’s your chance to decorate one this year, without making the mess!
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Early Voting (October 30, 2008)
In Wyoming, any qualified elector may vote by absentee ballot prior to election day, which allows people to effectively vote early (however they don’t call it early voting). No reason is required. To absentee vote, go to the County Clerk’s office in the courth
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WG&F revises wolf plan, seeks comment (October 30, 2008)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released a draft revised version of its gray wolf management plan for public comment. The draft revised plan addresses many of the issues brought up in recent court decisions regarding removal of the Northern Rocky Moun
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Wolves well above recovery levels (October 30, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service reports that it manages wolf population growth and distribution in Wyoming (outside Yellowstone National Park) to minimize chronic loss of livestock from wolves.
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New system helps control NOx for Shell drill rigs (October 28, 2008)
Johnson Matthey wins contract for 21 additional advanced SCR systems
by Johnson Matthey
Based on initial testing, the successful implementation of three Johnson Matthey (JM) Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems in meeting stringent NOx and ammonia slip limits resulted in Shell Exploration & Production Company (Shell) choosing JM's Stationa
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Helena Linn Book Signing and Reading (October 28, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Long-time Big Piney resident Helena Linn had a book signing and reading for her new novel, "Winter in the Bunkhouse", at the Pinedale Library on Tuesday, October 28th. The story takes place in Wyoming.
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Flaring concerns Pinedale residents (October 28, 2008)
Well site activity south of Pinedale
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Citizens around Pinedale expressed considerable concern after seeing large flames and hearing rumbling coming from a natural gas drill rig near the southern end of Pinedale on Sunday night and Monday. One resident estimated the flames to be 100 feet high at t
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2 Grizzly Bear Cubs killed near Union Pass Road (October 27, 2008)
Game & Fish offering up to $10,000 reward for information on poaching
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is offering up to a $10,000 reward for any information that would lead to the conviction of the individual responsible for killing two yearling grizzly bear cubs found dead near Dubois on Sunday, October 19, 2008. The bears w
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Pinedale Middle School Musicians at District Honor Band and Choir (October 27, 2008)
by Sublette County School District #1
On Saturday, October 25th, fourteen Pinedale middle school musicians traveled to Lyman to perform in the Wyoming Southwest District Middle School Honor Band and Honor Choir. They were selected from nine school music programs in the area by the recommendations
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FWS updates wolf depredations (October 26, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is once again providing regular wolf updates in the Rocky Mountain region. The agency reports: "From 7/18/08 to 9/15/08, livestock depredations have occurred mainly in the Green River drainage and in Sunlight Basin/Crandall d
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Confirmed wolf packs and pairs (October 26, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued the following information regarding wolf packs and pairs in Wyoming (outside of Yellowstone National Park) in 2008:
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Wranglers shutout Rocky Mountain 32-0 (October 25, 2008)
High School Football
by Clint Gilchrist, Pinedale Online!
On the day the Wranglers honored 14 seniors, they got their third shutout of the season and easily defeated the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies 32-0 on Friday, October 24th at a home game in Pinedale.
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A Woman’s Work – Supporting women in need (October 25, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The non-profit organization ‘A Woman’s Work’ held their "Fall Follies" social and fundraiser on Friday evening at the Marbleton Senior Center. The group began last January, 2008, with the desire to help women in need. They started with the challenge to get 100
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Elk Feedground Permit upheld on Bridger-Teton (October 25, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Forest Service announced Friday its decision to uphold authorization of National Forest Land to be used for winter elk management activities by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
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Notice of Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences (October 25, 2008)
by Sublette County School District #1
Parent / Teacher Conferences for Pinedale Elementary, Pinedale Middle, and Pinedale High Schools will be held the evenings of Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th, 2008 from 4:00-8:00 PM.
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FWS seeks wolf delisting comments (October 25, 2008)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service press release
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is reopening the public comment period on its proposal to delist the gray wolf in the northern Rocky Mountains. This proposal would delist wolves in Idaho and Montana, and not in Wyoming. The public will have un
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IPSSSDR-Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop seeks sponsors (October 24, 2008)
Race runs from January 30-February 7, 2009
The committee for the Big Piney/Marbleton Stage Stop of the IPSSSDR is in the early stages of planning the 2009 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. The event will be taking place January 30 through February 7, 2009. The Big Piney/Marbleton stage
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Senator Enzi comes to Pinedale Oct. 25 (October 24, 2008)
To campaign for Charles Stough, HD#22 Candidate
US Senator Mike Enzi will be in Pinedale on Saturday, October 25, to help campaign for Charles Stough, candidate for State House District 22. Senator Enzi and Stough will be at Rendezvous Pointe on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00P. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Wolves killing wolves (October 24, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that Yellowstone National Park officials report that intraspecific conflicts between wolf packs in August and September accounted for the deaths of 6 wolves from 5 different packs.
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FWS documents 64 dead wolves in WY (October 23, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
From January 1, 2008 through September 29, 2008, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has documented 64 dead wolves in Wyoming (outside YNP).
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G&F steps up CWD surveillance (October 23, 2008)
Chronic Wasting Disease
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Last week, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) announced that a three-year-old cow moose they had collected in Star Valley had tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a fatal neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose that affects
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Cat Urbigkit to give presentation on Wyoming wolves (October 23, 2008)
Author of new book on wolves to speak at Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne Oct. 29
by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources
Author Cat Urbigkit will be at the Wyoming State Museum Wednesday, October 29 to discuss the highly complicated and controversial issue of wolves in Wyoming during the book launch event for her new book, "Yellowstone Wolves – A chronicle of the Animal, the Peo
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Ballot issues (October 23, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
When voters cast their ballots in this general election in Wyoming, there will be two constitutional amendment ballot issues for voters to decide. Here is the text as the issues appear on the ballot:
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‘Age Appropriate Toys and Healthy Learning Environments’ Oct 24 (October 22, 2008)
Pinedale Community Educational Series/Infant-Parent Play and Learn Group
The Pinedale Community Educational Series/Infant-Parent Play and Learn Group will feature the Learning Center Programs Director, Martha Ptasnik, M.A.,speaking on the topic, "Age Appropriate Toys and Healthy Learning Environments for Young Children," on Friday,
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Sublette County wolf issue highlighted (October 22, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
High Country News of Colorado is currently profiling the wolf issue in Sublette County in a video on its website. A variety of Sublette County people and their views are included.
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Election ready! (October 22, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Clerk's Office has conducted its official public test of all the voting equipment on Monday in accordance with state statute, and all is ready for the general election on November 4, 2008.
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Elk Feedground Permit upheld on Bridger-Teton (October 22, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Forest Service announced Friday its decision to uphold authorization of National Forest Land to be used for winter elk management activities by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
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Two more calf kills in Upper Green (October 21, 2008)
Wolves also confirmed at Ten Sleep
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that on Oct. 18, Wyoming Wildlife Services confirmed a calf injured by wolves in the Upper Green River drainage. Two days later, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department confirmed a second calf injured by wolves in the sa
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PFAC presents The Reluctant Dragon (October 20, 2008)
by Pam McCulloch
The Tears of Joy Theatre performed the puppet show, "The Reluctant Dragon". The performance was held in the Pinedale Auditorium on Saturday afternoon and was free to the public. The group has been visiting in the Pinedale schools during the week working with
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Gov Dave and Jim (October 21, 2008)
Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) was in Pinedale on Tuesday and spent some time on the campaign trail with House District #22 candidate Jim Roscoe (D). A "Meet & Greet" social was held at Callaghan Cabinets Tuesday afternoon.
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Candidate Forum held in Pinedale (October 20, 2008)
Legislative, County Commissioners, School District Candidates
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Conservation Voter’s Education Fund (WCVEF) held a candidate forum at the Pinedale Library on October 20th for legislative, county commissioner and local school board candidates.
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Star Valley Moose tests positive for CWD (October 19, 2008)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
A three-year-old female moose has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in western Wyoming. CWD is a fatal neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose that affects the brain, causing weight loss, abnormal behavior, and, eventually, death. There is no ev
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Pinedale featured on CNNMoney.com (October 19, 2008)
WYOMING: DRILL BABY, U.S.A.
by Pinedale Online!
CNNMoney.com featured Pinedale recently in a series of articles, video clips and a photo gallery focusing on the impacts of the oil and gas industry on nearby communities. The features, by Steve Hargreaves and Amy Ambatielos, are part of a segment entitled, "W
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In a place like Wyoming, eagle culture lives (October 19, 2008)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
In a small region of western Mongolia that closely resembles western Wyoming, Kazakh eagle hunters carry on a tradition of living and hunting with female golden eagles. More than 400 eagles hunters live in this region. Last week, the hunters gathered for their
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Pinedale wins over Saratoga 10-3 (October 18, 2008)
High School Football
The Pinedale Wranglers defeated the Saratoga Panthers on Friday, October 17th, during a game played in Saratoga. The final score was Pinedale 10, Saratoga 3. The game was broadcast live on KPIN 101.1 FM radio.
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East and Westbound I-80 reopened at Rock Springs (October 18, 2008)
Crash ruptures natural gas line prompting temporary interstate closure for public safety
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
(Rock Springs, Saturday, October 18, 3:00PM Update): A single vehicle crash on the Interstate 80 service road that had closed both east and westbound lanes of the Interstate at Rock Springs between mile marker number 99 and mile marker 102 has been investigate
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Wells Fargo to celebrate Grand Opening in Pinedale Oct 20 (October 16, 2008)
Awards $8,000 to local charities
by Wells Fargo
(Pinedale) – First State Bank of Pinedale and Wells Fargo are now one organization and with the Wells Fargo brand there will be expanded resources and financial services options for customers. Though the name is different, the local team, dedication to person
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Cast is set for the upcoming production of The Sound of Music (October 16, 2008)
Pinedale Community Theatre performances will be held November 20-22
by Janet Montgomery
Amidst giggles and voices and papers shuffling, the more than 35 members of the cast along with a few crewmembers gathered Tuesday evening readying their voices and lines in a read-through rehearsal at the Pinedale Community United Church of Christ in preparat
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Green River Valley Museum closed for the season (October 16, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Green River Valley Museum in Big Piney held an Open House on Tuesday, October 14th, for their final day of the season. The Open House was to give people who hadn't had a chance to visit yet to stop by and see the new displays.
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G&F seeks information on Daniel elk poaching (October 16, 2008)
Found along US 191 north of Hoback Rim
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
(Pinedale) - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding a bull elk that was illegally shot along WY Highway 189/191 approximately four miles north of the Hoback Rim. The elk is believed to have been shot sometime during the even
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Wells Fargo to celebrate Grand Opening in Pinedale Oct 20 (October 16, 2008)
by Wells Fargo media release
(Pinedale) – First State Bank of Pinedale and Wells Fargo are now one organization and with the Wells Fargo brand there will be expanded resources and financial services options for customers. Though the name is different, the local team, dedication to person
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Junior Puppeteers (October 16, 2008)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Students from Arlinda McLaughlin's 3rd grade class in Pinedale proudly display puppets they made on Wednesday as part of the Tears of Joy Theatre (TOTJ) puppet making residency.
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Sublette Chamber supports 1% SPET and Lodging Tax (October 16, 2008)
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce has written a letter in support of both the 1% Special Purpose Excise Tax for two new public facilities in the county and to renew the 3% Lodging Tax. In a letter to the membership, Chamber President Forest Wakefield sai
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Managing Water in the Upper Green River (October 16, 2008)
Conference hosted by University of Wyoming Nov 14-15 in Pinedale
A major conference on the management of water on the Upper Green River will be hosted in Pinedale in mid-November by Stroock Forum on Wyoming Lands and People, of the University of Wyoming.
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Looks like Halloween (October 16, 2008)
by Judy Culwell
Judy Culwell sent in this picture of the swirling fog taken early on Monday morning, October 13th at her home near the Cora Y. The full moon looms eerily off in the distance.
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Moonrise over sage (October 15, 2008)
by Dave Bell
Dave Bell took this photo of the full moon rising on Monday evening.
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Hazards still exist near Shingle Mill Fire (October 15, 2008)
45 miles north of Kemmerer
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Kemmerer) – The Shingle Mill Fire is a lightening caused fire that was ignited on the Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on September 11, 2008. The Forest has been monitoring the fire and working with it to restore fire to the ecosy
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Wyoming lawmakers to meet on wolf issue (October 15, 2008)
Meeting in Cody Oct. 16 and Riverton Oct. 17
by Wolf Watch
Members of the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee will meet to discuss how Wyoming should proceed on wolf management. The Committee will meet on Thursday, October 16th in Cody, and on Friday, October 17th in Riverton. W
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Bubonic Plague case details prove elusive (October 13, 2008)
Boy Scout visited area in summer of 2008
by Wyoming Department of Health
Wyoming Department of Health officials said the follow up investigation and tests involving a bubonic plague case this summer in an out-of-state resident who visited Teton County and Yellowstone National Park yielded no definitive results.
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G&F’s Mark Gocke honored (October 13, 2008)
For his public relations and photography skills
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Mark Gocke, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s information and education representative in Jackson and Pinedale, has been honored as the department’s 2007 Services Division Employee of the Year.
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‘The Reluctant Dragon’ in Pinedale Oct 18 (October 13, 2008)
Actors, puppets perform classic tale
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present a FREE production of "The Reluctant Dragon" this Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. The production (which is appropriate for all ages) will be performed by Tears of Joy Puppet Theater C
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Jonah Field in pictures and cowboy poetry (October 12, 2008)
New book with photography by Nikki Mann and cowboy poetry by Andy Nelson
From rigs to rigging, Jonah a 112-page coffee table book ambitiously captures the Jonah Field using pictures and cowboy poetry. This collaboration between photographer Nikki Mann and cowboy poet Andy Nelson has produced a vivid journey through Jonah’s wildlife
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Family on 20,000-mile bike trek visits Pinedale (October 10, 2008)
Parents and twin sons biking from Alaska to tip of South America
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Ten-year old Davy and Daryl Vogel will have a unique story to tell about their 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. They are spending those two-1/2 years with their parents bicycling 20,000 miles on a trek from Alaska to the southern tip of South America.
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Snow! (October 11, 2008)
by Pam McCulloch
Last night, while most people were sleeping, snow fell in Pinedale. The McCulloch kids couldn't wait to get out and play in it. They made snow angels in the backyard.
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High School Football Scores (October 11, 2008)
Pinedale and Big Piney games
For games played on Friday, October 10th. (home games for Pinedale and Big Piney)
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Weekend Weather Update (October 10, 2008)
Winter arrives
Upper Green River Basin, Pinedale, Big Piney, LaBarge, Farson: A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. After periods of light snow today and tonight the snowfall will likely increase in intensity Saturday. There is t
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Fremont Peak (October 9, 2008)
by Carolyn Bing
Carolyn Bing took this picture of Fremont Peak in the Wind River Mountains during a hike last week to Sacred Rim. The mountains are expected to get as much as three feet of snow over the weekend.
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Wyoming Highway Patrol’s newest K-9 makes big bust (October 9, 2008)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
(Cheyenne) – The Wyoming Highway Patrol’s K-9 officers and their partners are increasingly valuable in the battle against narcotics use. They are particularly helpful in locating easily concealed drugs that are being transported across Wyoming’s highways.
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Comments sought on new Forest Service building proposal (October 9, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Jackson) – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is looking for comments from the public on a proposal to sell not more than 11-acres of administrative land in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. The proceeds from this sale would be used to finance a new administrative bu
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IPSSSDR provides fuel for Mushers (October 9, 2008)
$500 to help defray costs of high gas prices to get to sled dog race
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Despite their "fueled by dog-power" tagline, even sled dog racers are being pinched by high gas prices as they transport their teams to events. In recognition of the fuel costs that mushers incur in getting dogs to its race starting line, the International Pe
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Winter Storm Watch (October 9, 2008)
1 to 3 feet of snow possible for the Wind River Mountains
According to the National Weather Service out of Riverton, a strong, early-season snow storm is headed our way and will give much of western and central Wyoming a dose of winter Friday through Saturday night. They have issued a Winter Storm Watch from Friday m
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Ozone Forum (October 8, 2008)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The University of Wyoming Helga Otto Haub School and Ruskelshouse Institute of Environment and Natural Resources organized a public educational forum on ozone on Tuesday at the Pinedale Auditorium. Dr. Derek Montague, Dr. Fred Miller, Peter Hess, and Dr. Rogen
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View from Sacred Rim (October 8, 2008)
by Carolyn Bing
Carolyn Bing and some friends hiked up to Sacred Rim last week and enjoyed this beautiful view of Long Lake and the fall colors.
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What is the Lodging Tax? (October 8, 2008)
And who is the Sublette County Joint Tourism Promotion Board?
by Sublette County Joint Tourism Promotion Board
The lodging tax is collected on rentals of lodging rooms and campground spaces for under 30 days. The current tax rate is 3%.
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Christmas tree permits available on the Bridger-Teton (October 8, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest announces that Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase beginning October 15,2008. Permits may be obtained at the Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale, Greys River (Afton), and Buffalo Ranger Stations. Permits are also
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Bridger-Teton Participates in Fire Prevention Week (October 7, 2008)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Pinedale) – As part of the celebration of National Fire Prevention Week, the Bridger- Teton National Forest began visiting elementary schools around the Forest to share fire messages with the youth. Firefighters from the forest spent time explaining what a
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Candidate Forum Oct. 20 in Pinedale (October 8, 2008)
Legislative, Commissioner, and SCSD#1 School Board candidates
by Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund
Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund will host the Sublette County Candidate Forum Monday, October 20, 6:30 pm at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale.
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Rural Health Budget Hearing Oct. 15 (October 8, 2008)
Sublette County Rural Health Care District will hold a public hearing on amendment of their 2008/2009 budget on Wednesday, October 15. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale at 7:00 p.m.
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Warren Bridge Campground Closed (October 7, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office announced today that the Warren Bridge campground is closed for the season.
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Scab Creek Campground Early Closure (October 7, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office announced today that the Scab Creek campground will be closed on October 13 to accommodate construction activities. Construction will also affect the trailhead/pack stock staging area.
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Snow on the way (October 7, 2008)
Major change in the weather
by National Weather Service
A major change to colder and snowy weather is headed for much of central and western Wyoming Thursday night through Saturday.
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Wyoming FFA Foundation and EnCana announce partnership (October 6, 2008)
by EnCana media release
EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., in a partnership with the Wyoming Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation, presented $34,000 to FFA chapters for chapter grant programs, educational expenses, scholarships and the annual convention.
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Oktoberfest Oct. 10 (October 6, 2008)
Chamber Mixer at Wise Connections
by Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Chamber Mixer on Friday, October 10th at Wise Connections in Pinedale for the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest.
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Trophy Elk (October 6, 2008)
Dalton Haase, age 12, took this 6 X 7 elk last week. The bull grossed 325 B&C points and boasting 51" main beams.
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Sheep Hunt Area 24 in Wyoming Range reopens (October 6, 2008)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
After a ten-year hiatus, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department decided bighorn sheep populations were once again sufficient to reopen sheep Hunt Area 24 in the Wyoming Range west of Big Piney.
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Elk (October 5, 2008)
As part of fall, bull elk are rounding up their harems, part of the breeding ritual of this magnificent animal. Photo by Dave Bell during a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. Click on this link for more photos of his trip: Yellowstone Photo Safari 2008
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Ozone Public Information Forum Oct. 7 in Pinedale (October 6, 2008)
Air quality and potential health effects to be discussed
A public information forum to learn more about ozone air quality and the potential health effects of ozone will take place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Pinedale High School Auditorium. The public forum is being convened by the University of Wyoming's Ruck
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New youth ranch program proposed (October 5, 2008)
Windy Ridge Youth Ranch
by Wyoming Community Youth Services
Wyoming Community Youth Services (WCYS), a non-profit organization, is engaged in a project to provide a new Youth Ranch program with services for at-risk youth in a residential treatment, group home/crisis center, and transitional housing environment. Windy
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BLM Realigns (October 5, 2008)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) moved to a new organizational structure beginning October 1, 2008 with the transition occurring over the next year.
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Ditch Shocking Oct. 4 (October 2, 2008)
Volunteers wanted
by Pinedale Chapter of Trout Unlimited
The Pinedale chapter of Trout Unlimited reminds area residents (and especially area youth) that they are invited to participate in the morning and/or afternoon sessions of the Fourth Annual Ditch Shocking & Fish Rescue, 9am to 4pm this Saturday, Oct. 4. All p
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