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SCSD No. 9 Spring Band Concert (April 30, 2009)
In Big Piney
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Sublette County School District No. 9 hosted its 2009 Spring Band Concert in the Big Piney Fine Arts Building. All the bands in the school district are under the direction of Mrs. Anne Mitchell.
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How do I find Jobs in Pinedale? (Original post April 29, 2009 | Updated May 5, 2009)
ABC World News program generates many job inquiries
by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
The Short and Quick Answer:
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Cut fiber optic line downs phone service for Pinedale residents (April 29, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Crews doing digging for the Pinedale waterline project on the west side of Pinedale accidentally cut through a CenturyTel fiber optic phone line severing long distance telephone and high speed CenturyTel internet service to Pinedale customers on Wednesday afte
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Pinedale segment on ABC World News airs TONIGHT (April 29, 2009)
Channel 4-Salt Lake City, 5:30 PM Pinedale time
Mayor Steve Smith called to say that he has been notified by ABC News that the segment on ABC World News with Charles Gibson that features Sublette County and Pinedale will air this evening (Wednesday, April 29). It should be on Channel 4 out of Salt Lake City
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New NREPA wilderness proposal map for Sublette County (April 29, 2009)
Made at request of Sublette County Commissioners
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Commission has hired a company called Ecosystem Research Group to create a better map showing the NREPA recommended wilderness area for Sublette and Lincoln counties. Here is the draft map that was released today (Wednesday, April 29). The
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Thirty-six elk plunge to death (April 28, 2009)
Over 150-200 foot rock face on Carter Mountain west of Meeteetse, Wyoming
by Courtesy Echo Renner
Thirty-six head of elk plunged to their death over a 150 – 200 foot rim rock on Carter Mountain west of Meeteetse in January. Horn hunters discovered the carcasses last month, and reported it to area landowners, Scott and Marjorie Justice.
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Pedestrian Crossing Lights (April 28, 2009)
On US 191 intersection with Tyler and Franklin in Pinedale
Modern Electric Co from Casper won the bid from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to install two new sets of pedestrian crossing lights on U.S. 191/Pine Street in Pinedale. One set is being installed at the intersection with Lake Avenue. The second set
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Seedling Tree Distribution Days April 30 and May 1 (April 28, 2009)
Sublette County Conservation District
The Sublette County Conservation District's Seedling Tree Distribution Days will be on Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1st, between 9:00-5:00 pm in the back parking lot at the Sublette County Conservation District (behind the Pinedale BLM building). They
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Pat Aullman to attend Pinedale H.R. 980 meeting on April 30th (April 28, 2009)
Regarding proposed wilderness expansion bill hearing in Washington D.C.
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Pat Aullman, local representative for Wyoming Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis, will be attending the wilderness expansion public meeting in Pinedale on Thursday, April 30th. Anyone who is interested in having their comments passed on to Cynthia Lummis is asked to
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The Wilderness Society is not lobbying for H.R. 980 (April 28, 2009)
Wyoming office issues a statement saying they are not a part of the NREPA proposed wilderness expansion bill
by Pinedale Online!
Below is a statement sent to Pinedale Online on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, from the Wyoming office of The Wilderness Society:
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Funeral Services for William ‘Clark’ Dyess Sr. May 2 (April 28, 2009)
by Covill Funeral Home
Funeral Services for William "Clark" Dyess Sr. will be held Saturday, May 2nd, at 10:30 AM at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Graveside service and interment will follow in the Pinedale Cemetery.
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Cat Urbigkit - Mongolia trip presentation (April 27, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Cat Urbigkit, gave a presentation on Monday at Rendezvous Pointe about her trip last fall to see the Mongolian Eagle Hunter Festival. Urbigkit is a journalist, published author and rancher from Sublette County. Click here for more details about her trip: Mongo
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Boulder Landscape Plan (April 27, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office held a public meeting on Monday, April 27th, for the Boulder Landscape Plan.
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Moose (April 26, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
These two moose were seen in a grove of cottonwood trees along the New Fork River on Saturday. The grass has just started to show signs of greening up. It will likely be several more weeks before leaves start coming out on shrubs and trees here.
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Birth Announcement: Saibree Sarah Beth Noll (April 26, 2009)
Born to David & Lindsey Noll
Saibree Sarah Beth Noll was born on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, to David & Lindsey Noll of Anchorage, Alaska. She was born at 7:43 p.m. and was 8 lbs 10 oz and 20" long. Proud grandparents are Bobby Brown of Anchorage, Alaska; Ron and Valerie Brown of Pinedale, Wy
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Health Emergency declared in U.S. for Swine Flu (April 26, 2009)
Declaration allows agencies to do preparedness mobilization. No deaths in the U.S.
by Pinedale Online!
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today (Sunday, April 26, 2009) the Obama administration has declared a public health emergency in the United States for swine flu.
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WY Dept of Health offers Swine Flu update, advice (April 26, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Health
As national and international public health officials investigate growing numbers of swine flu cases, Wyoming Department of Health officials are offering recommendations to Wyoming healthcare providers and residents.
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Counties unite against NREPA (April 25, 2009)
Sublette, Lincoln and Uinta counties organizing a campaign opposing H.R. 980 bill (Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act)
by Sublette County
Residents and recreationists in western Wyoming can rest assured that county government officials are taking action on their behalf to oppose the congressional bill called the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act, which would result in 24 million acres of
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NREPA would lock up land, eliminate multiple use, sustainable communities (April 25, 2009)
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
by Joint release from Sublette, Lincoln & Uinta Counties in Wyoming
County government representatives from Sublette, Lincoln and Uinta counties are adamantly opposed to congressional action that would result in passage of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act.
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Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Audubon Wyoming, do not support NREPA (April 24, 2009)
Organizations ask for corrections and clarifications to their position statements
by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Wildlife Federation and Audubon Wyoming contacted Pinedale Online on Friday, April 24, to ask that their names be removed as supporters of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA H.R. 980).
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Big Piney HS students excel at 2009 State History Day (April 22, 2009)
Four will go on to Nationals in June
by Jonita Sommers
Seven Big Piney High School students attended Wyoming State History Day on Monday, April 21st, at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. They again made history. They won seven awards and four students place. Those that placed will go on to attend National Hi
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Moon and Venus (April 22, 2009)
by Brenda Miyake
Brenda Miyake took this picture Wednesday morning (April 22) at 5:30 AM showing the crescent Moon passing in front of the planet Venus. Click on this link for more on the astronomy of this event: Moon Occults Venus on April 22, 2009
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Tornadoes in Sublette County (April 22, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Sublette County typically experiences few tornadoes, although a couple have actually been recorded touching down and funnel clouds have been observed. Pictured at right is a funnel cloud observed on the Mesa south of Pinedale in 1997. This is the only image we
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TEST TORNADO WARNING CANCELLED (April 22, 2009)
by National Weather Service
Editor’s Note: The message below was received at 10:45 AM via e-mail from the National Weather Service in Riverton cancelling the Test Tornado Warning. In the interest of speed in posting, we are reprinting the message as it came in without making changes for
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TEST TORNADO WARNING (April 22, 2009)
by National Weather Service
Editor's Note: Below is the alert message as it was received from the National Weather Service at 10:30 AM this morning. In the interest of speed (which would be of an urgent nature if a tornado was actually occurring in our area), we have not cleaned up this
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Test Tornado Drill today - Wednesday April 22 (April 22, 2009)
Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 20-24
by National Weather Service Riverton
The national weather service in Riverton will be issuing a test tornado warning today, April 22, as part of Wyoming Severe Weather Awareness Week.
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Entries open for demolition derby (April 21, 2009)
Sublette County Fair event
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Big Piney/Marbleton Fire Department will be sponsoring a demolition derby at the Sublette County Fair this year. Although the entry deadline is July 20, it is highly recommended that you get your entry forms into the Big Piney Fire Department as soon as po
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Wilderness designation proposed for Fremont, New Fork Lakes, Wyoming Range (Original post Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | Updated Tuesday, May 19, 2009)
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (H.R. 980)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Editor's Update Tuesday, May 19, 2009: I want to clarify a statement made in my original story about H.R. 980 impacts on Sublette County. I wrote: "- Fishing, water-skiing and all motorized boating and jet ski use would be forbidden on Fremont and Half Moon La
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PAWG Air Quality Task Group plans April 30 meeting (April 21, 2009)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will host the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Air Quality Task Group meeting from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on April 30, 2009, 1625 West Pine Street, Pinedale, Wyo.
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Big Piney-Marbleton Blood Drive April 23 (April 21, 2009)
There will be a blood drive at the Marbleton Fire Hall on Thursday, April 23 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Drink plenty of water and be sure to eat. Donors must bring ID. Call Kenna Tanner at 307-749-4137 to make an appointment and for more information.
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Wyoming Stream Laws (April 21, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
As the warmer months approach, interest in fishing is on the increase and more anglers are getting out on Wyoming waters.
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Yellowstone completes Wi-Fi and Cell Phone Plan (April 21, 2009)
by Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park has completed a plan which addresses the future of wireless communications in the park. Wireless communications in Yellowstone will be allowed in very limited areas to provide for visitor safety and to enhance park operations. The p
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Oil and Gas lease sale June 2 (April 21, 2009)
Includes parcels near Pinedale
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management's Wyoming State Office today posted its proposed list of parcels for the bimonthly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 2, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Cheyenne, Wyo. Doors open at 7 a.m. with the auction beginning
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Wyoming wolf update (April 20, 2009)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Gray Wolves in the Northern Rocky MountainsMountain-Prairie Region
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Winter, wolves, take toll on deer (April 20, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Chronicle Journal of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada reports that two bad winters and heavy predation by wolves are taking a hard toll on the local deer population. The number of deer in the region has crashed by half, and officials estimate that 40 percent o
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Sheriff Bardin retained (April 19, 2009)
Petitioners fail to appear at Special Executive Session
by Sublette County
The Sublette County Commission held a special executive session Thursday, April 16, to discuss a personnel issue. Commission Chairman Bill Cramer said the session involved a hearing to consider a petition to remove the sheriff, Wayne "Bardy" Bardin. The county
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Something Old, Something New - GRVM Fundraiser (April 18, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Appraiser Tim Gordon, from Missoula, Montana, was at the Green River Valley Museum on Saturday, April 28th, as part of their annual "Something Old, Something New" antique-road show style fundraiser. Approximately 50 people brought in numerous items for Tim to
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Questar sponsors ‘Futures in Energy’ June 22-26 (April 18, 2009)
For qualified junior and senior high school students
by Questar
The Colorado School of Mines program, "Futures in Energy" enrollment is still open! The program is slated to be held at Pinedale High School, June 22-26, 2009. This is an opportunity for students, teachers and sponsors to participate in an educational program
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Reporting required for meteorological towers (April 18, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Owners or lessees of meteorological towers 50 feet in height or greater in Wyoming must report the location and height of the tower to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division by April 30.
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Volunteers needed for Wyoming Range Deer Mortality Surveys in May (April 17, 2009)
Pinedale, Daniel, LaBarge and Cokeville areas
by Wyoming Game & Fish
You can assist mule deer management, get a hands-on look at winter range habitat conditions for Wyoming’s largest deer herd and get some exercise to boot by helping the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with the annual Wyoming Range Mule Deer Mortality Surveys.
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EPA finds greenhouse gases pose threat to public health, welfare (April 17, 2009)
Proposed Finding Comes in Response to 2007 Supreme Court Ruling
by Environmental Protection Agency
After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed finding Friday that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare.
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DEQ in Pinedale on April 23 (April 16, 2009)
To discuss air quality issues and nonattainment
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
On Thursday, April 23, 2009, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be hosting a public meeting in Pinedale.
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Boulder Landscape Plan meeting April 27 (April 16, 2009)
Pinedale BLM seeks public comment
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will host a public meeting on the proposed Boulder Landscape Plan on Monday, April 27, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Pinedale Field Office at 1625 W. Pine Street in Pinedale, Wyo., and is schedu
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Snowstorm dumps up to a foot of new snow (April 16, 2009)
Pinedale gets 5 inches
by National Weather Service
A large spring snowstorm moved across the Great Basin Wednesday and Thursday bringing moderate to heavy snowfall to western Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming. Up to one foot of snow fell in the higher elevations, while 4 to 8 inches fell in the lower ele
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MathCounts (April 15, 2009)
by University of Wyoming
Pinedale Middle School students calculate answers at the recent 2009 Wyoming State MATHCOUNTS competition held at the University of Wyoming. Students are (from left): Mark Fenn, Troy Covill, Ginger Shenefelt and Ali Wadsworth.
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Severe Weather, Storm Spotter training in Farson April 22 (April 15, 2009)
by National Weather Service
Officials with NOAA’s National Weather Service forecast office in Riverton are looking for interested volunteers to help better protect residents of Sweetwater County by providing quality storm reports during severe weather.
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Pinedale Tax Day Tea Party (April 15, 2009)
Approximately 50 people attended the Pinedale Tax Day Tea Party held in the Heritage Room of the Sublette Center on Wednesday, April 15th. The purpose of the event was to join other similar grassroots tea parties across the nation to voice opposition against e
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Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday (April 15, 2009)
Snow, rain, wind
The National Weather Service advises that a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon Thursday for western Wyoming. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visib
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Senior Lasagna Dinner (April 15, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale High School seniors held their annual Lasagna Dinner Tuesday evening in the school cafeteria. The dinner is a fundraiser for the senior after-graduation, non-alcoholic party. The seniors accepted donations in exchange for a great meal and entertai
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Special Commissioner Executive Session April 16 (April 15, 2009)
For a personnel matter
Sublette County Clerk, Mary Lankford, sent an e-mail notification to local media (Pinedale Roundup, Sublette Examiner, Pinedale Online) on Wednesday, April 15th, advising that there will be a Special Meeting, Executive Session of the Sublette County Commission
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Water transfer proposed (Original post April 14, 2009 | Updated April 15, 2009)
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of a proposed water supply project in Wyoming and Colorado, referred to as the Regional Watershed Supply Project
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Roads to Canyon and Old Faithful open April 17 (April 14, 2009)
by Yellowstone National Park
Visitors will once again be able to drive into portions of the interior of Yellowstone National Park starting this weekend. The roads through the North and West Entrances to Norris, Madison, Canyon and Old Faithful are set to re-open to car and RV traffic as
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Pinedale Middle School Principal Honor Roll (April 14, 2009)
by Sublette County School District #1
The following students are recognized on the Principal Honor Roll for achieving a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average during the third quarter at Pinedale Middle School:
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What ozone nonattainment means (April 14, 2009)
by Sublette County
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director John Corra held an informational session with Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman, Lincoln County Commission Chair Kent Connolly, Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Harmon, various Lincoln County staff,
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Tax Day Tea Party in Pinedale April 15 (April 14, 2009)
A "Tax Day Tea Party" will be held in Pinedale in the Heritage Room at the Sublette Center, 333 North Bridger Avenue, on Wednesday, April 15th from Noon to 1:00 PM (time correction).
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Comment sought on the James Gravel Pit proposed expansion (April 13, 2009)
Pinedale BLM will accept comments through April 30th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is seeking comments on the 20-acre expansion of the existing James Gravel Pit located approximately 13 miles west of Pinedale, Wyo. The environmental assessment (EA) will be available for public review
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Easter Spring (April 13, 2009)
Dave Bell posted photos of his outing over the weekend. "Easter Sunday was a glorious day--clear and (sorta) warm! Spring was evident everywhere--running water, spring migratory birds, blue skies and melting snow! We enjoyed a great photo safari that ended at
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Wandering Colorado wolf dead (April 13, 2009)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The radio collar transmissions from the female wolf travelling in Northwestern CO stopped moving at the end of March, 2009. Investigators from the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service responded and retrieved her carcass.
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Volunteer Fair June 6th (April 13, 2009)
Do you need volunteers? ServeWyoming will be hosting the 1st Annual Sublette County Volunteer Fair on Saturday, June 6th, at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. The Fair will be from 10AM to 3 PM. All organizations that need volunteers may set up a booth at no charg
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Global Youth Service Day April 24-26 (April 13, 2009)
Pinedale event on April 25th
by Serve Wyoming
During Global Youth Service Day, millions of youth around the world organize community service projects to address the needs of their local communities through service, to be recognized for their contributions, and to be a part of a global youth service moveme
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Fight Against MS Quilt Show May 15-16 (April 12, 2009)
by Lynda Leeper
The Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis Quilt Show will be held May 15-16, 2009. Friday 1:00 -6:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Big Piney High School Annex located at 650 Piney Drive. The money collected will be donated to the Wyoming Chapte
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Avner, The Eccentric (April 12, 2009)
Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented Avner The Eccentric, Exceptions to Gravity, Wednesday evening in the Pinedale Auditorium. Avner Eisenberg used comedy, juggling, magic all without using one word during the performance. He also involved the audience t
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Newspapers to change publishing days (April 11, 2009)
Sublette Examiner will print on Tuesday; Pinedale Roundup will print on Friday
Beginning May 8th, the two local newspapers will change their publishing days. The Pinedale Roundup will publish on Fridays and the Sublette Examiner will publish on Tuesdays.
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Montana supports wolf delisting (April 11, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Montana legislature has approved a resolution supporting wolf delisting and urging state officials to defend against legal challenges to delisting.
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Late-season storm brings more snow to Wyoming (April 9, 2009)
Sublette County gets 1 to 11 inches
by National Weather Service
Heavy snow showers developed near the core of a slow-moving upper low pressure as it tracked across southwest and central Wyoming Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. The following are storm total snowfall amounts from this system.
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Boulder Community Craft Fair (April 9, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Saturday, April 4th, the Boulder community held their annual craft fair. The Boulder Community Center was filled with crafts, old and new items, and homemade edible treats for sale.
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Early Fire Prevention messages for Early Learners (April 9, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Big Piney) – The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest visited the Big Piney branch of the Sublette County Library last Thursday to put on a couple of fire prevention puppet shows. Two different puppet shows "The Careless Campers" an
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Governor restricts State agency hiring (April 9, 2009)
'Trying to live within our budget'
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
(Cheyenne) – In response to declining revenue projections, Gov. Dave Freudenthal imposed a restriction on state agency hiring and ordered agencies to limit non-essential spending.
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New Motorized Vehicle maps for Greys River Ranger District (April 9, 2009)
Open House in Afton on April 30th
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Afton, Wyo.) – The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will present motorized use vehicle maps at an open house on April 30, 2009, in order to comply with the Forest Service’s 2005 Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Rule. The OHV rule requ
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WY SW District Music Festival in Pinedale April 15-17 (April 9, 2009)
Over 1000 students from eight schools coming to Pinedale
by Sublette County School District #1
Starting Wednesday night, April 15th, at 5:00 PM over a thousand music students from Southwest Wyoming’s high schools will descend on Pinedale to show off their musical skills both in large groups and in solos and small ensembles.
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Dig It! - Words of Inspiration (April 9, 2009)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Part 1 of our series of articles on intensive gardening covered planning and soil preparation. The practice of intensive gardening is not just for those with limited garden space; rather, an intensive garden concentrates your work efforts to create an ideal pl
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Spring into Summer in May at the Pinedale Aquatic Center (April 9, 2009)
Culminates in Summer Expo event on May 9
The Pinedale Aquatic Center will offer its first "Spring into Summer" program the week of May 2-9th. This special summer preview will culminate on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a Summer Expo event. Your organization is invited to share your sum
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Moondance Diner featured on CBS ‘Early Across America’ (April 8, 2009)
Story and video about famous New York-LaBarge eatery
CBS News reporter Cynthia Bower, with the program "Early Across America," went to LaBarge, Wyoming several weeks ago to visit the Moondance Diner. The clip aired Wednesday morning. If you missed it, you can still read the story and see the video online at the
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End of Season Fun Day & Awards Banquet (April 8, 2009)
Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association
The Sublette County Ski & Snowboard Association held their end of the season Fun Day & Awards Banquet at White Pine Ski Area on Saturday, April 4th.
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Idaho debates non-native species bill (April 8, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Idaho Statesman reports that the Idaho legislature is debating a bill that would make introducing non-native species a felony. The bill is a result over the ongoing controversy over the release of Canadian wolves into the state, and wolf management.
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Ovaries harvested from Mexican wolf (April 8, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Lewisboro, New York-based LewisboroLedger.com is reporting that the International Wolf Center has spayed on older female Mexican wolf, a member of an endangered species, and harvested her ovaries. The center apparently hopes to be able to use the eggs harv
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Learning to Salsa (April 8, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch and Tim Ruland
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented Dancer's Workshop in the Pinedale High School for the 12th consecutive year this past week. DW Instructor Manny Sanchez worked with PHS 9th and 10th grade students on salsa and other dance forms. In addition to his week
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Winter Weather Advisory for Upper Green River Valley (April 8, 2009)
Thunder, lightning, rain and then snow
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow for from midnight Wednesday, April 8 until 6:00 PM Thursday, April 9 for the Upper Green River Basin foothills. The advisory includes the Pinedale area.
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Tourism Board meeting April 8 (April 7, 2009)
The Sublette County Joint Tourism Promotion Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at the Sublette County Visitor's Center in Pinedale at 6:00 PM.
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State seeks owners of $32 million (April 7, 2009)
by Office of the State Treasurer
(Cheyenne) - There is $32.0 million available to the rightful owners and Wyoming State Treasurer Joe Meyer wants to return it. "Wyoming Windfall" is the catch name for the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office. Unclaimed property includes
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Storm Spotter training in Pinedale April 13 (April 7, 2009)
by National Weather Service
Officials with NOAA’s National Weather Service forecast office in Riverton are looking for interested volunteers to help better protect residents of Sublette County by providing quality storm reports during severe weather.
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Snowplow drivers to the rescue! (April 7, 2009)
AP posted a heart-warming story about a Wyoming couple who got caught in the thick of the snowstorms last weekend as they tried to get from Meeteetse to a hospital in Denver for short-notice liver transplant surgery. When closed roads blocked their way, a call
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1st Bank Phishing Scam Alert (April 7, 2009)
Fraudulent e-mails try to trick people into giving bank account information
by Pinedale Online!
1st Bank in Pinedale is cautioning citizens of another e-mail "phishing" scam.
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Sandhill cranes (April 6, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit
There are a few hardy sandhill cranes that have taken up residency in the Boulder area for the last few weeks, but in one barely field north of Farson, there are hundreds. This photo was taken Sunday morning.
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Light Pronghorn (April 6, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit
This light-colored pronghorn antelope has been located south of Boulder amid a much more brightly colored herd. The animal is not an albino, since it does have a dark nose and dark eyes.
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EnCana announces intention to divest Green River Basin assets (April 6, 2009)
Does not affect operations in Jonah Field or Sublette County
by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. media release
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. has recently decided to divest the Green River Basin exploration, production and Midstream assets via a public bid sale package. This business decision was part of our Portfolio Management process and was carefully evaluated along w
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2009 Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction results (April 6, 2009)
by Bettina Sparrowe
Congratulations to winners in the 28th Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction! Number of chili entries: 19 red and 9 green, one more than in 2008. Judges were Emi Reilly, Scott Werbelow, Brad Teson, Brendan Ryan, Laurie Latta, and Steve Belinda. Each w
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Change in the weather (April 6, 2009)
Here’s one way to get the weather in April to be more cooperative: Spring Break 2009 Dave Bell Photo Gallery
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BLM asks for Public Input on Proposed 230 kV Powerline (April 5, 2009)
Right-of-way will loop from Big Piney to Jonah Field and Pinedale Anticline gas fields
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale and Rock Springs Field Offices are seeking comments on the proposed Paradise Powerline Project in Sublette County.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wyoming April 20-24 (April 5, 2009)
Review your spring and summer preparedness plans
by National Weather Service
The week of April 20 through 24 has been proclaimed Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wyoming. This is an excellent time for all individuals, families, businesses, schools, radio and television stations to review their spring and summer preparedness plans. This
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Wyoming wolf update (April 5, 2009)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The USFWS monitors wolves in Wyoming and estimates the minimum annual wolf population by combining 3 census techniques:
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Final wolf delisting rule published (April 5, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published the final rule delisting wolves in the Montana and Idaho portions of the Northern Rocky Mountain wolf population, but leaving wolves under federal protection in Wyoming. The delisting rule will take effect May 4
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Wyoming prepares wolf lawsuit (April 5, 2009)
by Wyoming Governor press release
The State of Wyoming announced that it will challenge in federal court a decision by the U.S. Department of Interior to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List in Montana and Idaho, but not in Wyoming.
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Isle Royale wolves suffer from inbreeding (April 5, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Every one of the dead wolves from Isle Royale examined by researchers in a 12-year period showed bone deformities, indicating that wolf population is suffering from inbreeding.
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Enviros to sue over wolf delisting (April 5, 2009)
by Earthjustice press release
April 1, 2009: An advance copy of the Federal Register, released today, contains a final version of the federal government's decision to eliminate Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the northern Rockies except for those in Wyoming. The delisting
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Challenge to lethal wolf control moves forward (April 5, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A legal challenge over the Mexican wolf recovery program will move forward, a judge has ruled. Defenders of Wildlife and other environmental groups are seeking to overturn the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that provides for control of wolves that prey on
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Lummis statement on Federal budget vote (April 2, 2009)
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis media release
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., a member of the House Budget Committee, issued this statement following her vote against the largest federal budget proposal in U.S. history:
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New website for Best Management Practices (April 2, 2009)
Protecting surface resources affected by oil and gas development
The Natural Resources Law Center at the University of Colorado Law School and partners have developed a comprehensive, free-access, searchable, web-based database of best management practices (BMPs) for the Intermountain West. The project is compiling BMPs in
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May Home & Garden Show cancelled (April 2, 2009)
Bigger & Better one planned for 2010
This year’s spring Home & Garden Show, scheduled for May 22 & 23 in Pinedale, has been cancelled. The Lions Club sent out letters to previous vendors asking if the proposed date of Memorial Day weekend would work for them and they received very few positive re
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Signs of Spring (April 2, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit
Ranchers are calving and lambing. Migratory birds are coming back to Sublette County. Meadowlarks and robins have been seen over the past week. We’re still waiting to hear the distinctive call of the sandhill cranes. These are all signs that spring is working
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Wyoming loses 800 energy jobs in 1 month (April 2, 2009)
Story on Forbes.com
Forbes.com has a story saying the Wyoming Department of Employment estimates Wyoming’s energy industry cut about 800 workers in February and 500 in January due to the slowdown in the economy.
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April Fools! (April 2, 2009)
by Pinedale Online!
Did you miss our annual April Fool’s Day edition of Pinedale Online? Pinedale OFFline has been an annual tradition on April 1st since 2001. You can see this year’s Pinedale Offline by going to this link: www.PinedaleOffline.com
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Enzi: budget is no joking matter (April 1, 2009)
by Senator Enzi media release
(Washington, D.C.) – As the U.S. Senate debates and amends the federal budget this week, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., spoke on the Senate floor about the failed priorities in the Administration’s budget and how it will impact Wyoming residents.
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BLM Wyoming State Director names High Desert District Manager (April 1, 2009)
John F. Ruhs will manage four field offices in Wyoming
by Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Director Don Simpson has named John F. Ruhs as Manager for the High Desert District. John is presently the District Manager for the BLM Ely District, in Ely Nevada.
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Issue-After Limited Quota Big Game Licenses to go on sale in July (April 1, 2009)
New WGFD system will make getting these licenses easier
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Cheyenne) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced tentative dates for the sale of issue-after limited quota big game licenses for the 2009 hunting season. Issue-after licenses are licenses that were not sold during the initial limited quota licen
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Wyoming Big Game Draw Results (April 1, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Cheyenne) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced a tentative date for the release of results from the resident elk, deer, and antelope draw and the nonresident deer and antelope draw. Results will tentatively be available on June 24. Hunters can
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Barrasso on the Border: Drug Cartels Pose Threat (April 1, 2009)
Barrasso: ‘I will not allow our Second Amendment rights to be sacrificed.’
by Senator Barrasso's office
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was in the border city of El Paso, TX to investigate the drug-fueled violence and the impact of the cartels on the border.
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Funeral Service for Pete Olson April 3 (April 1, 2009)
by Covill Funeral Home
A graveside funeral service for Pete Olson of Big Piney will be held Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service at the Marbleton Senior Center.
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