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Fun at the Fair! (July 31, 2009)
2009 Sublette County Fair
by Pam McCulloch
The 2009 Sublette County Country Fair runs from July 23rd through August 2nd.
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Florida man killed in motorcycle accident (July 31, 2009)
Bruce O. Rossmeyer
Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) reports that Bruce O. Rossmeyer, 66, from Orman Beach, Florida, was killed on Thursday, July 30th, in an accident on WYO 28 approximately 17.8 miles east of Farson in Sweetwater County.
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Students learn fire ecology & behavior (July 29, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fire Prevention staff with the Bridger-Teton National Forest held a fire ecology program for the Wind River Discovery Camp at Burnt Lake in Wyoming on July 22nd and 29th. The program topic was fire’s role in forest ecosystems and how suppression has altered th
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Gov. Freudenthal comments on Wyoming Sovereignty Resolution (July 29, 2009)
Sends memo and proposed resolution to Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council
by Governor Freudenthal’s Office
On Tuesday, July 28, Governor Dave Freudenthal transmitted the following memorandum and proposed resolution on state sovereignty to the Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council.
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Pinedale Traffic Jam (July 29, 2009)
Here’s a view of the backed up traffic due to road construction west of Pinedale on Wednesday afternoon. Traffic was backed up from Pinedale clear out to the Pinedale Industrial site turn-off and waits of up to 15 minutes to go through the one-lane traffic cyc
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Ron Micheli announces run for Wyoming Governor in 2010 (July 29, 2009)
Ron Micheli has announced his intent to run for Wyoming governor in 2010. He is a fourth generation rancher in Ft. Bridger, Wyoming where he runs a ranch in partnership with his father and brother. He served in the Wyoming State Legislature for 16 years and al
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Wyoming Cowboy football games to be televised (July 29, 2009)
by University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming Athletics Department reports that 9 of its 12 football games for the upcoming season will be televised. The September 19th game at Colorado will be televised live by Fox College Sports. Game time is 1:30 pm at Folsom Field in Boulder,
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Plasterman (July 29, 2009)
See him at the Sublette County Fair through August 2
"Plasterman" visited various locations in Pinedale on Wednesday morning. Pictured here, he stopped by KPIN radio station and businesses in the Summit Building. He is one of the many interesting and entertaining acts at this year’s Sublette County Fair, taking
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Wind Energy Development Challenges conference Aug 13-14 (July 29, 2009)
Possibilities in Wyoming
by University of Wyoming
Gov. Dave Freudenthal will convene stakeholders next month to examine the complex issues surrounding wind energy development in Wyoming, focusing on economic, physical and cultural impacts on the state's landscape, its wildlife and the people who live here.
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Jackson man found dead in Green River (July 29, 2009)
David H. Ptak
by Sublette County Sheriff's Office
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office issued the following release about the death of Jackson resident David H. Ptak on Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
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Youth Flag Football meeting August 1 (July 28, 2009)
There will be an organizational meeting, sign-up and orientation for Youth Flag Football on Saturday, August 1st at the Rendezvous Ranch at 438 Ehman Lane in Cora at 9:30 AM. The meeting is for boy and girl players ages 8-12 years of age, coaches and volunteer
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Haying with horses on the Dell Fork Ranch (July 28, 2009)
Haying is in full swing in the Upper Green. Near Bondurant, Lennie Campbell is haying on the Dell Fork Ranch with his a pair of work horses. Because of the extensive rains in June, a bumper crop of hay is expected this year. This photo was taken by Barbara El
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BLM seeks public comment on proposed communication tower (July 28, 2009)
by Bureau of Land Management
Verizon Wireless has applied for a right-of-way with the Bureau of Land Management to construct and operate a new 150-foot communication tower at the South Rim communication site located on the South Rim of the Hoback, just south of Hoback Ranches subdivision
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Ranch Horse Competition (July 28, 2009)
Sublette County Fair 2009
For the second year, working cowboys were able to show their horse skills in the Ranch Horse Competition at the Sublette County Fair.
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Demolition Derby (July 26, 2009)
Fundraiser for the volunteer fire department
The Big Piney/Marbleton Fire Department held their first annual Demolition Derby as part of the Sublette County Fair on Saturday afternoon. The event was a fundraiser for the volunteer fire department.
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Gov. Freudenthal has concerns over transbasin water project (July 27, 2009)
Colorado man wants to pipe Green River water 500 miles to Colorado
by Governor Freudenthal's office
A Colorado entrepreneur’s plan to pipe water more than 500 miles from southwest Wyoming to the Front Range of Colorado must not impact any existing water uses in Wyoming, nor can it affect any future water development in the state for Wyoming water users, acco
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Fifteen wolf packs with pups in Wyoming (July 27, 2009)
Sweetwater pack named
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that efforts to confirm wolf reproduction in Wyoming are ongoing this summer.
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Mastiffs and wolves in Spain (July 27, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Both mastiffs and wolves are making a comeback in Spain. The article link includes about a dozen great photographs of the livestock guardian dogs at work with cattle, sheep and goats, as well as the wolves living in the mountains of Spain.
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Two-Year Proposed Rule reopened for public comments (July 27, 2009)
To manage snowmobile and snowcoach access at Yellowstone National Park for the next two years
by Yellowstone National Park
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service will reopen public comment on a proposed interim rule, first proposed last November under Secretary Kempthorne, to manage snowmobile and snowcoach access at Yellowstone National Par
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Delegation gives proposed snowmobile numbers a thumbs down (July 27, 2009)
Encourages public comment
by Senator Mike Enzi, Representative Cynthia Lummis, Senator John Barrasso media release
(Washington, D.C.) - The Wyoming delegation, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., made comments following the National Park Service announcement about a proposed interim rule to limit snowmobile and snowcoach ac
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Corvette Club visits the Moondance Diner (July 27, 2009)
Sum ‘R’ Fun Southwestern Wyoming Corvette Club
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online
On Saturday (July 25), members of the Sum ‘R’ Fun Southwestern Wyoming Corvette Club drove up to the Moondance Diner in LaBarge for lunch. The club bases out of the Green River/Rock Springs area. They have about 65 members, including some from LaBarge and Big
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DEQ to host Open House over Belvoir Ranch groundwater contamination (July 27, 2009)
Trichloroethylene contamination of city of Cheyenne drinking water
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
(Cheyenne, Wyo.) – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the City of Cheyenne will be hosting an open house to discuss groundwater contamination related to a former missile site (Atlas Missile Site 4) on the Belvoir Ranch near Cheyenne, WY.
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Sublette County Library's Reader's Theatre (July 26, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Sublette County Library hosted a Summer Reading Reader's Theatre. Fourteen children participated in the program which was led by Kate Belinda. They ended the week with a performance July 21st. The groups presented three short skits. The directors were Kate
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Remembrance Service for Frances Ione McReynolds July 25 (July 23, 2009)
The family of Ione McReynolds invites you to share in honoring Ione in a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 25th at St. Andrews in the Pines Church Chapel in the Pines at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at Rendezvous Pointe.
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Bridger-Teton raises fire danger to HIGH (July 22, 2009)
by Pinedale Online!
Teton Interagency Fire, a cooperation between Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, have raised the fire danger rating for lands managed by both agencies to HIGH. According to their joint website, http://gacc.nifc.gov/egbc/dispatch/w
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SCSD #1 approves construction for new road (July 22, 2009)
To new elementary school in Bloomfield Subdivision
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd, to discuss the Bloomfield Subdivision Road to the new elementary school. The Board approved a motion for Layton Construction Company to construct a road f
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Missy Raines performs in Pinedale (July 22, 2009)
Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented another free concert at the American Legion Park in Pinedale on Friday, July 17, this time featuring headline act "Missy Raines and the New Hip" of Nashville, Tennessee. Local group "The Science Rockets" opened the show
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Twelve Wyoming students recognized at National History Day competition (July 22, 2009)
Mary Jane Schmidt and Shelby Brown, from Big Piney High School, won the outstanding state award for the Senior Division
by University of Wyoming
Twelve Wyoming students placed at the recent National History Day competition at the University of Maryland -- fronted by Lander's Robert Coulter, who earned the Cowboy State's lone first-place award.
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Park visitor gored by bison (July 22, 2009)
A visitor from Southern California was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park
by Yellowstone National Park
The 55-year-old man from Norco, California, was staying in Bridge Bay Campground. About 11:30 a.m., he was taking pictures of a bull bison that was wandering among the campsites. When the two got to within about ten feet of each other, the bison charged the
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Wolf reintroduction proposed for Scottish Highlands (July 22, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Science Daily reports that researchers are proposing "a major experiment" involving the reintroduction of wolves into a test site in the Scottish Highlands. The experiment would be conducted in attempt to control the red deer population. Although called red de
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Elk change behavior with wolves (July 22, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
ScienceBlog has an interesting report about how elk have changed their behavior in response to wolves. The Montana State University research found that elk behavior has changed so much that elk herds are having fewer calves. For more information, click on the
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Yoga Motion (July 21, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Darcie Peck, owner of Wind River Yoga and Body Works, held a Yoga Motion Camp for children ages 4 - 11 the week of July 13th at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. Yoga Motion integrates basic yoga or stretching poses with fundamentals of modern, traditional, and et
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Jason Michael Carroll concert July 31 (July 21, 2009)
At Sublette County Fair
by Sublette County Fair Board
Jason Michael Carroll, the rising country music star with the chart-topping debut album, "Waitin’ in the Country," will be the concert headliner at the Sublette County Fair. The indoor arena at the fairgrounds will rock with Carroll’s deep-valley baritone on
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PFAC announces 2009-2010 season (July 21, 2009)
Puppets, fairy-tales, bluegrass and more
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council has just posted the majority of its 2009-2010 season on their website www.pinedalefinearts.com.
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UW to reopen Geological Museum to visitors (July 21, 2009)
Will operate using private funds
by University of Wyoming
UW President Tom Buchanan has directed the University of Wyoming Geological Museum to reopen on August 24 on a part-time basis for public visits.
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Pape Ranches honored for stewardship (July 21, 2009)
by Wyoming Business Daily
(Daniel)— Pape Ranches was among seven beef farms and ranches selected as regional winners of the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Awards, presented each year by The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and The National Cattlemen's Foundation and is sponsored b
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Phone Swindles target seniors (July 21, 2009)
Beware of scammers
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office out of Green River / Rock Springs, Wyoming, issued advisories about two recent phone swindle scams that are circulating the area. Both are phone scams that target seniors.
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Tennis Camp at the Pinedale Aquatic Center (July 21, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
PAC held tennis camp the week of July 13th through the 17th for ages 6 - 11. Beginner camp was held in the morning and early intermediate was held in the afternoon. Tennis instructors were Zudie Bryant and Shawn Piros. Basic fundamentals taught were serving,
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Road Construction (July 21, 2009)
Road Construction on US 191 Traffic is backed up for one-lane travel on US 191 between Pinedale and Daniel Junction as construction workers grind off the old surface and lay down new blacktop. Travelers should plan for delays of up to 30 minutes as traffic gro
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Twin Lakes hike (July 21, 2009)
by Dave Bell
Dave Bell continues his vacation week dedicated to hiking with a trip to Twin Lakes above the Green River Lakes. "These two little gems are off the beaten path and the steep trail offers some great vistas enroute." Pictured here is Squaretop Mountain. He has p
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License Plate Renewals for Marbleton/Big Piney (July 21, 2009)
Treasurer’s Office in south county the 4th Tuesday of every month
by Sublette County Treasurer's office
The Sublette County Treasurer will be in Marbleton/Big Piney at the Marbleton Sheriff’s Office, selling license plate renewals the 4th Tuesday of every month, hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the office with your renewals, so that they will be sure to have y
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Sublette County 2009 Budget: $166 Million (July 21, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Commissioners held their final public meeting for their 2009 budget on Monday evening. They will vote to approve it on Tuesday at their regular commissioner meeting. The total budget approved for 2009 is $166,090,089.
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Child Care providers must be licensed (July 19, 2009)
by Sublette County Childcare Coalition
Attention Childcare Providers: Did You Know? It is ILLEGAL to operate a childcare facility in the state of Wyoming without a license – even out of your home? Many well-meaning caregivers may not be aware of this. The Sublette County Childcare Coalition has gra
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Childcare cost help available from Sublette County Childcare Coalition (July 19, 2009)
by Sublette County Childcare Coalition
Do you need help paying for your childcare costs, but don’t qualify for DFS assistance? The Sublette County Childcare Coalition has extended the deadline for its Cost of Living Adjustment Grant. This grant is for working parents who can't afford quality childc
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Sports Physicals in Pinedale (July 17, 2009)
Sports Physicals will be available in Pinedale on Wednesday, July 29th, and Wednesday, August 5th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Wrangler Gym. Cost is $30. Payment is expected at time of service. Cash or check accepted. Insurance will not be billed. Physical
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Grazing bonus (July 16, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Retired from the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming after
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Kendall Valley Fire Department BBQ August 15 (July 16, 2009)
BBQ, Gun Raffles, Auctions, Drawings, Door Prizes, Live Music
Kendall Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual BBQ on Saturday, August 15th from Noon until 4:00 PM. "We came to your fire, please come to our BBQ!"
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Missy Raines and The New Hip to rock Legion Park July 17 (July 16, 2009)
Local band The Science Rockets to open
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Compass Records bluegrass/jazz ensemble Missy Raines and The New Hip performing live on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the American Legion Park. Local alt-country band The Science Rockets will play a short op
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Vandals killing flowers along Pine Street (July 16, 2009)
by Bettina Sparrowe, Sage & Snow Garden Club
It is hard to understand why anyone would vandalize the flowers along Pine Street, but that is what is happening. With the support of Pinedale merchants and the town of Pinedale, the Sage and Snow Garden Club planted over 100 flower barrels. In addition, sever
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Pizza Picnic (July 16, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
It was a beautiful sunny day for the First Annual Pinedale Pizza Picnic, sponsored by Gary Bennett's State Farm Insurance, at American Legion Park in Pinedale. People had a chance to win prizes, $50 gas gift card, and a $25 wash and fold or iron service gift c
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Lummis accepting Fall Intern applications (July 16, 2009)
Deadline July 31, 2009
by Cynthia Lummis’ media release
U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is currently accepting applications for her Washington, D.C. internship program for fall 2009. Lummis’ intern program, which lasts four months, is designed to give Wyoming’s youth a unique perspective into the inner
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Free admission to Yellowstone Park July 18-19 (July 16, 2009)
by Yellowstone National Park
You can’t get much closer to nature than in Yellowstone National Park, and what greater way to celebrate summer than with free entrance to America’s first national park. Visit Yellowstone this weekend, July 18 and 19, and receive free admission.
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Miss Teen Wyoming assists 4-H Youth with modeling tips (July 15, 2009)
Amy David
by Sublette County 4-H
Miss Amy David, a 9-year veteran of Sublette County 4-H and the current Miss Wyoming Teen USA recently assisted 4-H members with modeling tips for the upcoming Style Revue at the Sublette County Fair. Members; Jenny Beiermann, Anna and Sarah Shafer and Alexis
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Climb to Conquer Cancer Charity Car Wash July 17 (July 15, 2009)
At 1st Bank in Pinedale
There will be a "Climb to Conquer Cancer" Charity Car Wash on Friday, July 17th, at 1st Bank in Pinedale. It is by free-will donation for the car wash. Come to the drive-up facility at 1st Bank in Pinedale between 11am to 3pm at 110 Wilson Street (across from
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Afterschool Programming Planned County-wide for Fall (July 15, 2009)
by Sublette County Child Care Coalition
The Sublette County Child Care Coalition recently funded two afterschool coordinator positions for the 2009-10 school-year. One position will be in Big Piney and the other is in Pinedale. It is anticipated the coordinators will begin work in August.
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First Annual Pinedale Pizza Picnic July 16 (July 15, 2009)
Sponsored by Gary Bernnett's State Farm Insurance
To be held at the American Legion Park in Pinedale, 11:00-2PM. Win prizes, $50 gas gift card, $25 wash and fold or iron service gift certificate. Pizza, Soda. Other sponsors include Wind River Pizzeria, Pinedale Properties, Country Lane Gas, Groceries & Liquor
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Dig It! - Intensive Gardening for More Produce in Less Space (July 14, 2009)
Part 3
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
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 plant environment, giving better yields. The intensive gardening ideal is to have something growi
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Fair Open Horse events welcome entries (July 14, 2009)
New format, new classes, new spirit
by Sublette County Fair
Whether you ride English or Western, love to jump or stick to the flats, are seven years old or seventy, the 2009 Sublette County Fair offers plenty of horse show opportunities. A new schedule has provided a relaxed, more enjoyable pace in which to focus on go
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Prescribed Fire conducted for wildlife (July 14, 2009)
Maki Creek burn
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Big Piney) Wildlife and Natural Resource managers from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Bridger Teton National Forest and Bureau of Land Management worked together to complete a prescribed fire in the Wyoming Range that will promote aspen and improve hab
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Search Warrant - Willoughby property searched (July 14, 2009)
Looking for evidence in the 1984 murder of Elizabeth Ehlers
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County Sheriff and District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant on the Willoughby property in Daniel on Monday and Tuesday, July 13 & 14.
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Green River Rendezvous - 2009 Photo Gallery (July 13, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The 2009 Green River Rendezvous took place Thursday through Sunday, July 9-12th in Pinedale. The weather was great and a huge crowd turned out for all the events.
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Green River Rendezvous Pageant (July 12, 2009)
by Clint Gilchrist
Rendezvous weekend ended as usual with the Green River Rendezvous Pageant. Starting in 1936, the pageant was begun by local volunteers to celebrate the 1836 rendezvous, six of which were held at the confluence of Horse Creek and Green River, near present day D
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New wolf pack on Idaho-Washington border (July 13, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Images captured on a remote camera devise indicates that there is now a pack of wolves inhabiting Pend Oreille County along the Idaho/Washington border. For more information, click on the link below.
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Wolves kill dogs in Wisconsin (July 13, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves have killed four dogs in Wisconsin in the last week, according to state wildlife officials. The dogs, which were killed in separate incidents in two counties, were being trained for bear hunting. To learn more, click on the link below.
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Montana sets 75-wolf quota (July 13, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission met recently and set a 75-wolf quota for the fall hunting season. To learn more, click on the link below.
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AMTRAK Wyoming Detour Train Schedule (July 8, 2009)
California Zephyr will pass through Rock Springs
by RailPassengerUSA.com
When checking with Amtrak Reservations on July 2, 2009, Rail Passenger USA was informed that due to scheduled Union Pacific track work on the California Zephyr Route between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, the California Zephyr will be detoured thro
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DEQ encouraging better landfill management practices (July 8, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
This summer, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division (SHWD) of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be distributing information to municipal officials and all solid waste landfills in Wyoming to encourage better landfill management practic
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Ultra, Shell, Questar recognized with Best Management Practices awards by BLM (July 8, 2009)
by Pinedale Anticline Operators
Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool today (Wednesday, July 7, 2009) announced the winners of the 2009 Oil, Gas, Geophysical, and Geothermal Development Environmental Best Management Practices (BMP) Awards. The awards recognize those oil, gas,
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Pre-cut firewood available at New Fork Lakes Group Site (July 8, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest recently completed tree cutting operations in the New Fork Lakes Group Site, located 22-miles northwest of Pinedale, Wyoming on of Forest Road #730 (New Fork Lakes Road).
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Yellowstone Park reports record June visitation (July 8, 2009)
Park visitation for first six months of the year tops the one million mark
by Yellowstone National Park
Coming off a slow start, visitation to the world’s first national park has rebounded to set new records.
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PAWG Transportation Task Group plans July 30 field trip to Gobbler’s Knob (July 8, 2009)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will host the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Transportation Task Group on a field trip to Gobbler’s Knob at 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The Task Group will be looking at the installatio
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Issue-After Elk, Deer and Antelope Licenses on sale (July 8, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Hunters who missed the application periods to get into the drawings for elk, deer and antelope licenses could still have an opportunity to hunt this fall by picking up licenses that were undersubscribed in the initial drawings.
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Enzi, Barrasso internship applications due July 17 (July 8, 2009)
For Washington D.C. offices
U.S. Senators Mike Enzie and John Barrasso are accepting applications from students to apply for internships in their Washington D.C. offices for this fall. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 17, 2009. The fall 2009 internship runs from Aug. 31 to
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EPA takes new steps to improve water quality (July 8, 2009)
by Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made available comprehensive reports and data on water enforcement in all 50 states. This is part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s larger effort by to enhance transparency, promote the public’s right to know about
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GRVLT Field Trips & Events (July 8, 2009)
2009 schedule of events for the Green River Valley Land Trust
by Green River Valley Land Trust
Mark your calendar for upcoming programs sponsored by the Green River Valley Land Trust. For more information and to sign up, contact Sarah Dreizler at sarah@grvlandtrust.org or 307-367-7007.
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Contests and Cook-Offs Beckon (July 8, 2009)
Sublette County Fair July 23-August 2
by Sublette County Fair Board
The 2009 Sublette County Fair presents numerous opportunities for regular folks to showcase their talents, entertain others, and have fun.
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Watch Wyoming Wildlife TV On-Line (July 8, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Wyoming Wildlife TV, the popular series produced by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, is now available to view on the department’s website: http://gf.state.wy.us.
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Lookout Mountain Hike (July 5, 2009)
by Dave Bell
Dave Bell hiked to Lookout Mountain in the Wyoming Range on Friday. "There is still considerable snow on the high peaks, streams are running everywhere, and the wild flowers are amazing! I came upon this elk herd with more calves than cows I think! Click on th
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Chuckwagon Days Rodeo (July 5, 2009)
4th of July Co-Approved IMPRA and WRA Rodeo
by Pinedale Online!
This year marked the 75th Annual Big Piney Chuckwagon Days Rodeo over the 4th of July.
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Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo (July 4, 2009)
Chuckwagon Days
by Pinedale Online!
The Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo kicked off the 2009 Chuckwagon Days 4th of July celebration in Big Piney and Marbleton. The rodeo is for kids age 12 and under. Events included bareback, stick horse barrel racing, calf roping, goat tail tying, calf riding and mini bull
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Chuckwagon Days Parade & BBQ (July 5, 2009)
by Pinedale Online!
Big Piney and Marbleton celebrate the 4th of July with Chuckwagon Days July 3 & 4. The festivities include a parade down Budd Avenue in Big Piney. Families line the streets to wave and enjoy the colorful patriotic-theme floats. Grand Marshall for this year's p
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Trappers and Indians wanted for Rendezvous (July 3, 2009)
The Rendezvous Pageant Association is looking for people who are interested in participating in the 2009 Rendezvous Pageant. You must sign up by Wednesday, July 10th in order to get your name in the program. Contact Marilyn Huffman, 307-367-2178 or Des Brunett
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Pinedale Farmers Market July 5 (July 3, 2009)
The Pinedale Farmers Market began on May 31st and will run until mid-October, season and weather permitting. This weekend they plan to have sweet Idaho corn, peas, cantaloupe, watermelon, cherries, pickling cucumbers, English cucumbers, tomatoes, yellow tomato
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Update on I-80 tolling question (July 3, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Study related to the concept of instituting a toll on Interstate 80 across southern Wyoming continues this month, and WYDOT has scheduled additional open house-public meetings for Casper and Gillette. The meetings are part of an ongoing public education and in
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Baby Bluebirds (July 3, 2009)
by Mindi Crabb
Mindi Crabb sent in these photos of a bluebird family at her house.
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Desert Wildflowers in bloom (July 3, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
All the spring moisture has brought the desert to life with beautiful wildflowers. These were seen this past week in the LaBarge area.
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75th Annual Chuckwagon Days July 3 & 4, 2009 (July 2, 2009)
Big Piney Chuckwagon Days are always held over the 4th of July in Big Piney and Marbleton. The celebration includes an early-morning walk/run, a parade down main street in Big Piney, a free BBQ cookout, a Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo for youngsters up to age 12, WRA-IM
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4th of July Weekend Weather Forecast (July 2, 2009)
Some sun, scattered afternoon thunderstorms, temps in the 70s
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less
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Local newspapers raise rates to $.75 per copy (July 2, 2009)
Pinedale Roundup and Sublette Examiner
As of Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Pinedale Roundup and Sublette Examiner local newspapers raised the price for their weekly newspapers from $.50 per copy to $.75 per copy.
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BLM designates public lands for Solar Farms (July 2, 2009)
24 tracts in six states designated as prime zones for utility-scale solar energy development
by Bureau of Land Management
Secretary Salazar, Senator Reid Announce 'Fast-Track' Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
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Two girls overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning while ‘teak surfing’ at Grand Teton National Park (July 2, 2009)
Carbon-monoxide concentrations released from boats can be over 150 times higher than exhaust from an ordinary automobile
by Grand Teton National Park
Two nine-year-old girls from Jackson, Wyoming families suffered carbon-monoxide poisoning while "teak surfing" behind an inboard ski boat on Jackson Lake on Tuesday afternoon, June 30. Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding the situati
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Who is paying for the wolves? (July 1, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Montana Cattlemens Association ran this full page ad in The Missoulian this past weekend supporting wolf delisting.
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The Great Lakes wolf deal (July 1, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reached a lawsuit settlement agreement with wolf advocates that has placed gray wolves in the Great Lakes region back under federal protection.
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Wolves hit sheep in Big Horns (July 1, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Buffalo Bulletin (Buffalo, Wyoming) has an article detailing the impacts of recent wolf attacks on sheep in the Big Horn Mountains.
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Off-Road Vehicle parking areas at Greys River campgrounds (July 1, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
District Ranger Jay Dunbar announces that recreation staff on the Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is creating off-road vehicle (ORV) parking areas outside campground perimeter fences. The parking areas are an attempt to limit d
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Rendezvous at the Library July 10 & 11 (July 1, 2009)
by Sublette County Library Foundation, Inc
During Rendezvous Days this year, be sure to include a stop at the Sublette County Library at 155 S. Tyler Ave in Pinedale. The Annual Friends of the Sublette County Library Book Sale will take place during library hours on Friday, July 10 from 10:00 am - 5:3
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Shakespeare in the Park - July 3 (July 1, 2009)
Special 10th anniversary production of King Richard II
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the annual "Shakespeare in the Park" on Friday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the American Legion Park (free). Returning to Pinedale will be the award-winning Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company who will be performi
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