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Update on the Pinedale Anticline (September 30, 2009)
Natural gas field development
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Representatives from Shell Oil, Ultra Petroleum and Questar hosted a tour of the Pinedale Anticline natural gas field for local media on Thursday, September 24th. The purpose of the tour was to give an update the status one year after the signing of the Record
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Grizzly decision detailed (September 30, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal Judge Donald Malloy’s recent decision overturning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to remove grizzly bears from threatened status under the Endangered Species Act was 46 pages long and has important legal implications for future ESA decision
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Effects of B.C. wolf culling program (September 30, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Vancouver Sun has an interesting article claiming that the British Columbia government's wolf control program resulted in "monster hybrids" roaming the region. Click on the link below for the story.
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I-80 road update for damaged bridge (September 30, 2009)
Damaged in September 26th accident between Laramie & Cheyenne
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
I-80 eastbound at the Remount Interchange 23 miles west of Cheyenne is expected to remain restricted to a single lane with a reduced speed limit of 40 mph for about a month.
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Snow in the mountains (September 30, 2009)
Two to four inches new snow
by National Weather Service
A cold weather system moved across Wyoming Wednesday bringing colder, wetter weather, resulting in snow in the mountains and blustery winds. Another major storm system is expected to impact the far west late Saturday and then spread east of the Continental Div
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‘Lumbering in a Snowbank’ (September 27, 2009)
History talk: Early logging and growing up on the Upper Green
Rendezvous Pointe invites the public to a history talk by Bob Dew and Perry Binning as they share stories about early logging and growing up on the Upper Green. The talk, "Lumbering in a Snowbank," will be on Wednesday, October 7th at 12:45pm. For more informa
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Change in the weather (September 27, 2009)
Winter-like weather on the way
The Red Flag Warning is cancelled. The National Weather Service in Riverton has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. A cold front has moved through most of the area. Also, winds have slackened and relative humidities have risen above red flag criteria. Therefore,
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Update on I-80 crash (September 27, 2009)
Interstate 80 reopens after morning crashes between Cheyenne and Laramie
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
UPDATE 6:20 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2009: Interstate 80 reopens after morning crashes between Cheyenne and Laramie Photos by Ross Doman, Wyoming Department of Transportation.
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Pinedale Half Marathon 2009 (September 27, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
The 6th annual Pinedale Half Marathon was held on Saturday, September 26. The event was sponsored by EnCana, EnerCrest, Sublette County Recreation Board, Moose Creek Catering, Pinedale Aquatic Center, Mountain Man Country, Balega, ProActive Fitness Center, an
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Feds blocking freedom of speech? (September 26, 2009)
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, issues speech "gag order" on Medicare info
by Senator Mike Enzi media release
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today released the following letter calling on Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to rescind the "gag order" i
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Fire Weather Watch (September 25, 2009)
Critical fire weather conditions forecast to occur
The National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of western Wyoming from noon Saturday until 9 pm Saturday evening.
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Pinedale’s Farmers Market Sept. 27 (September 25, 2009)
Fruits, vegetables, squash
by Pinedale’s Farmers Market
Stop by the Farmers Market on North Tyler Street in Pinedale Sundays from 11:00 AM to 2:00PM.
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PAWG Water Resources Task Group to meet Oct. 15 (September 25, 2009)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), High Desert District’s Pinedale Field Office will host the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Water Resources Task Group on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Trapper’s Point Meeting Room at the Pinedale Field O
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Wolf killed in Big Horns (September 24, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reports: "From June 2009 through September 2009, > 2 wolves have killed >93 sheep in the Big Horn Mountains. Control efforts to remove all wolves in the immediate vicinity where the depredations took place have been ongoing sin
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EnCana supports SAFV Task Force (September 24, 2009)
Funds to sustain the 24-hour crisis line, safe shelter and support network
by Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence Task Force (SAFV)
PINEDALE – In an effort to help provide protection, assistance and support to victims and families of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. granted $5,000 to the Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence Task Forc
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Vacation Getaway Raffle Sept. 30th (September 24, 2009)
Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Sublette County
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Sublette County is holding a Vacation Getaway Raffle. Enter to win a personalized vacation valued at $2,000 arranged by Rendezvous Travel to the destination of your choice!
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Thunderstruck 8 Premiere Sept. 26th (September 24, 2009)
Fundraiser for Snowfire Racing
Snowfire Racing will be sponsoring a Thunderstruck 8 Premiere on Saturday, September 26th, in conjunction with the Bucky’s Outdoors Fall Open House in Pinedale. Bucky’s Open House will be from 9AM to 3PM at 146 S Lincoln Avenue in Pinedale. After that, plan to
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Children's Discovery Center Adopt A Rubber Duck Fundraiser Sept. 25th (September 24, 2009)
Adopt a rubber duck for $10!
The Children's Discovery Center is holding their "Adopt A Rubber Duck Fundraiser" on Friday, September 25th. Adopt a rubber duck for $10! Rubber Duckies will be released Friday evening at Harmony Bridge in Pinedale. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and Laziest Duck. P
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Writing Wild: Workshop & Events Sept 25 & 26 (September 24, 2009)
by Sublette County Library
Join Wyoming author Tina Welling (Crybaby Ranch and Fairy Tale Blues) for an inspiring weekend of writing events for the novice and experienced writer alike. Visit Tina Welling's website: http://www.tinawelling.com
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Sublette Center seeking donations (September 24, 2009)
Sublette Center in Pinedale is taking donations for their 18th Annual Safe Trick or Treat Night, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please stop by 333 North Bridger Avenue or call 307-367-4161 to donate.
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Road work soon on the Upper Green (September 24, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE – Road work is planned for a few roads on the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the Pinedale Ranger District. Travelers on the Forest Service Roads 680 (Moose-Gypsum) and 650 (Green River Lakes) should expect delays and road work in the coming weeks.
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Chicken Creek prescribed burn scheduled to begin (September 24, 2009)
Weather permitting, the Bridger-Teton National Forest will ignite the Chicken Creek prescribed burn in the Big Sandy area, southeast of Pinedale, Wyoming, this week. The goal is to burn 1,350 acres to improve aspen stands and promote better grasses and better
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Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course Antelope (September 22, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Golfers held their swing while five antelope ran across Rendezvous Golf Course in Pinedale Tuesday evening. On any given day on the nine-hole golf course, antelope, deer, moose, or a coyote can be seen.
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WGFD to discuss shed antler season Oct. 8 (September 22, 2009)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
JACKSON - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is holding public information-gathering meetings to discuss Chapter 61, Collection of Shed Antlers and Horns and Chapter 14, Late Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons.
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WGFD investigates grizzly shooting (September 22, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
JACKSON- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports that a sub-adult female grizzly bear was shot on Saturday, September 19th, 2009. The bear was shot by an individual while hunting in the Ditch Creek drainage north of Jackson. The incident is currently unde
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Loba Memorial Foundation Dinner and Auction Sept. 26 (September 22, 2009)
Foundation helps those who cannot afford to pay for Spay & Neuters of their pets
The Loba Memorial Foundation Dinner and Auction will be this Saturday Night at 5:30. This foundation helps those who cannot afford to pay for spay and neuters of their pets. They also help with vet bills and rescue animals.
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6th Annual Holiday and Craft Fair Nov 6 & 7 (September 22, 2009)
At Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale
Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale will be hosting their 6th Annual Holiday and Craft Fair on Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7. Reserve your table now. Table rent is $25.00. For more information call Beth at 307-367-2881.
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All-Community Lip Sync Oct. 23 (September 22, 2009)
2nd Annual Fall Event for A Woman’s Work
A Woman’s Work will be holding their 2nd Annual All-Community Lip Sync fall event on Friday, October 23rd at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Dining Hall. Admission is by free-will donation towards AWW. Cash bar on-site. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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Storm over Fremont Peak (September 22, 2009)
Sally Hayward took this photo of a storm over Fremont Peak in the Wind River Range around 6:30 PM on Friday, September 18th.
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Yellowstone Grizzlies Re-listed (September 22, 2009)
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy issued a federal ruling on Monday, September 21, to relist Yellowstone grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act. Malloy linked the decimation of White Bark Pine trees, which produce a nut which is an important food sourc
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Grizzly Bear Relocated (September 22, 2009)
From north of Pinedale to the Cody area
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapped and relocated a young adult male grizzly bear on September 18, 2009.
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Human caused fires burning on the Bridger-Teton (September 22, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
BIG PINEY – Several human caused fires on the Bridger-Teton National Forest have fire officials urging visitors of the Bridger-Teton to use extreme caution with campfires or warming fires when recreating on the Forest. Five human caused fires on the Big Piney
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Preparing trees for winter (September 22, 2009)
by Sublette County Conservation District
A large number of seedlings have been planted this year in Sublette County. Care should be taken this fall to increase the chances for surviving the harsh winter conditions.
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Help available for home heating (September 21, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Family Services
Home heating help applications are now available online and at many locations throughout the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Family Services. The program called LIEAP ("lee-ap") helps many in Wyoming pay their home heating bill.
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Governor comments on GAO report on Oil & Gas Categorical Exclusions (September 21, 2009)
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
CHEYENNE - Governor Dave Freudenthal reiterated his concerns with Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, following the just-released Government Accountability Office report related to the provision. Freudenthal specifically noted the reference to the "
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JIO and PAPO meetings in Cheyenne Sept 29 (September 21, 2009)
Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office and the Pinedale Anticline Project Office
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO) and the Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) will host the JIO Agency Managers Committee Meeting and the joint PAPO Agency Managers Committee/Pinedale Anticline
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The fox and the magpie (September 21, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Early Sunday morning, a red fox was spotted out in the corrals at a ranch near Big Piney. A magpie flew nearby and taunted the fox while perched just out of reach on the gate posts.
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WGFD: Sage Grouse wings needed (September 21, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE- With the opening of the sage grouse hunting season this Saturday, September 19, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging all sage grouse hunters to drop one wing from any birds they harvest in one of the sage grouse wing barrels that have been
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Fall Foliage (September 20, 2009)
by Pam McCulloch
Autumn has arrived in Pinedale. The trees are changing to the bright colors of fall. The sunshine and a bright blue sky provide the perfect contrast to display the yellow, orange, and red leaves.
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Pinedale Town Shop Open House (September 19, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale held an open house for their new Town Shop on Friday, September 18th. The new shop is located on south Tyler Avenue, near the sewage lagoons. The facility houses the town maintenance department and animal control. The Public Works departme
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New construction job opportunities (September 18, 2009)
Looking for architects and subcontractor bids for construction projects in Sublette County
by Pinedale Online!
Subcontractors: There are a couple of new building projects that are coming up that will be hiring companies to do subcontracting work and provide supplies and machinery. Notices were posted in the September 18th Pinedale Roundup newspaper advertising requests
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Signs of Fall (September 18, 2009)
by Pinedale Online!
Fall colors are starting to appear around Pinedale with the cooler temperatures. This photo was taken Friday afternoon of trees in the Boyd Skinner Memorial Park near Pine Creek.
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Distemper in Yellowstone wolf pups (September 18, 2009)
by Yellowstone National Park
Since wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone in the 1990s, there have been three years when the pup survival rate was extremely low: 1999, 2005, and 2008.
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HR 3534 CLEAR Act Washington DC testimony documents (September 18, 2009)
Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith testifies in front of the House Committee on Natural Resources
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Below are the documents Pinedale Mayor Stephen Smith submitted as written and oral testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday, September 17th, as part of the two-day hearing on House Bill 3534, the CLEAR Act. We have transcribed his ora
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Commissioners hear Recycling/Waste Management options (September 18, 2009)
Sublette Commissioner meeting in Marbleton on Sept. 15th
by Sublette County
Sublette County Waste Supervisor Brad Clingman spoke with county commissioners at the commission’s September 15 meeting about how to structure a countywide recycling program.
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Funeral Services for Forrest Grossman Sept. 22 (September 18, 2009)
by Covill Funeral Home
Funeral Services for Pinedale resident Forrest Grossman will be held Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. A visitation will be held the evening before the service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment and military hon
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Telephone Assistance Program (TAP) effort kicked off (September 18, 2009)
by Joint release from the Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Wyoming Department of Family Services
CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Wyoming Department of Family Services are encouraging people to sign up for the Telephone Assistance Program.
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PAWG plans Annual Tour Sept. 25 (September 18, 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) on its annual tour of the Pinedale Anticline Project Area on Friday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m.
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Marbleton/Big Piney Rec Center Update (September 17, 2009)
by Sublette County
The Marbleton/Big Piney recreation center joint powers board met with Sublette County Commissioners on September 15, 2009 to talk with the commission about the level of support for the project that may be forthcoming from the commission.
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Sublette Commissioners comment on HR 3534 CLEAR Act (Original post September 17, 2009 | Updated September 18, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Board of Commissioners sent the following letter regarding HR 3534, commonly referred to as the CLEAR Act, at the hearing on September 17th in Washington DC before the House Natural Resources Committee. Pinedale Mayor Stephen Smith testif
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Historic Cross Lazy Two Ranch near Big Piney conserved (September 17, 2009)
by Green River Valley Land Trust
The Thompson family and Green River Valley Land Trust (GRVLT) are pleased to announce the permanent conservation of a portion of the centennial Cross Lazy Two Ranch west of Big Piney.
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EnCana supports the Sublette County 4-H afterschool enrichment program (September 17, 2009)
Program provides healthy activities for youth in Pinedale and Big Piney
by Sublette County 4-H
The Sublette County 4-H Afterschool Program received a contribution from EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. to fund its traditional and non-traditional programs that give youth an opportunity to build essential assets and life skills for a productive lifestyle.
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PAWG to meet Sept. 24 (September 17, 2009)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District’s Pinedale Field Office will host the Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Socioeconomic Task Group on Thursday, September 24, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Rendezvous Meeting Room
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Montana wolf tags bring in $167K (September 16, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Missoulian is reporting that Montana and Idaho have each raised about $167,000 in sales of wolf tags. For more information, click on this link: Wolf hunt a $167K boon to FWP coffers (By Rob Chaney, Missoulian, 9/16/09)
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Idaho considers new wolf tag (September 16, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Idaho wildlife officials may auction off a wolf tag to raise money for wildlife conservation. Click on this link for more information: Idaho mulls special wolf tag proposal (Salt Lake Tribune, 9/16/09)
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Great Lakes wolves back under federal protection (September 16, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves in the Great Lakes region are now back on the endangered species list. For more information, click on this link: Feds publish rule returning gray wolves to endangered list. (By John Flesher, Associated Press, Sept. 16, 2009)
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First Montana wolf taken in hunt (September 16, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Billings Gazette reports that the first wolf of the new Montana wolf hunting season has been harvested. For more on the story, click on this link: Roberts hunter kills first wolf of Montana hunting season (By Mark Henckel, Billings Gazette, September 16, 2
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Friday Night Lights (September 16, 2009)
Rededication of Sunny Korfanta Field in Pinedale
by Pam McCulloch
The Sunny Korfanta Field in Pinedale came alive Friday night when the Pinedale High School football team played Lovell High School under the lights on the new artificial grass field. At halftime the Sunny Korfanta Field was rededicated. Sunny, along with the
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EPA announces it will reconsider National Smog Standards (September 16, 2009)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today announced the agency would reconsider the 2008 national smog standards to ensure they are scientifically sound and protective of human health. Smog, which is also known as gr
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Lummis presses Salazar on rescinding Wyo Oil & Gas leases (September 16, 2009)
Proposed HB 3534, CLEAR Act
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis media release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., questioned Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, regarding a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to rescind 23,757 acres of oil and gas leases in the Bridger Teton National Forest in Wyoming.
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Pinedale Mayor Smith to testify in Wash. DC Sept. 17 (September 16, 2009)
In front of the Natural Resources Committee on impacts of oil & gas development, in relation to proposed CLEAR Act H.R. 3534
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith will be in Washington D.C. testifying in front of the House Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday, September 17th, as part of a two-day hearing on the CLEAR Act (H.R. 3534). The legislation, sponsored by House Natural Resources
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Wolf advocates call for hurried schedule (September 15, 2009)
Earthjustice files federal lawsuit opposing wolf delisting
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Earthjustice, representing the environmental interest that have filed a federal lawsuit opposed to wolf delisting, has now asked the court for an expedited court schedule.
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Antler hunting meeting in Pinedale Oct. 8 (September 15, 2009)
Will discuss horn hunting and late migratory bird seasons
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Meetings to discuss Late Migratory Bird Seasons and collection of shed antlers and horns CASPER-The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be holding a series of public information gathering meetings to discuss changes in Late Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season
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Questar public meeting Sept. 16 (September 15, 2009)
Open House on Pine's End Ranch zone change request
by Questar
Questar heard your concerns about the proposed project on our Pine’s End Ranch re-zoning application at the County Planning and Zoning meeting on August 20th. We would like to invite all those citizens that are interested in learning more about the plans to at
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GOP sets Sublette Social October 8 (September 14, 2009)
by Sublette County GOP
The Sublette County Republican Party will host a "Sublette Social" at the Sublette County Library on Thursday, October 8, 2009, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the foyer of the new addition to the Pinedale Library. Access to this informal and informational event is via
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Wolf injunction denied (September 14, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The federal judge in Montana considering the environmental and animal rights advocates' request for an injunction to halt wolf hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana has denied their request.
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2010 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race roster full (September 8, 2009)
Record early registration demonstrates race popularity
by IPSSSDR
Although snow—the white fluffy stuff that makes Jackson a top winter destination—seems like a distant memory as summer tourists fill the streets, one of Jackson’s most popular winter events, the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), has al
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PAC Expo (September 7, 2009)
Earlier this month the Pinedale Aquatic Center held their Expo 2009, a chance for the public to find out more about groups and organizations who have things to offer the public. Here are contacts for the organizations that participated.
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No categorial exclusions on grazing permit renewals (September 5, 2009)
BLM makes deal with anti-grazing activists
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Karen Budd-Falen of the Budd Falen Law Offices in Cheyenne passed on some interesting information about a recent settlement agreement between the BLM and anti-grazing activists.
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Over-Wintering Geraniums (September 5, 2009)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Would you like to know an easy and inexpensive way to save this year's geraniums for next year's planting?! Here’s how. Dig your geraniums up before a hard freeze and gently shake the soil from the roots. Cut off any remaining blooms and put the plants in th
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Op-Ed by UW President Tom Buchanan (September 5, 2009)
by Tom Buchanan
As the University of Wyoming nears completion of the Cheney International Center, the naming of the facility is attracting the ire of at least some people who object to the use of the Cheney name. To date, UW has received several letters and a petition signed
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High School Football (September 4, 2009)
Pinedale Wranglers played Riverside High School in Basin on Friday, Sept. 4th. Final score Riverside 13, Pinedale 12.
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Questar seeks zone change request from county (September 4, 2009)
Pines End Ranch south of Pinedale
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Questar Exploration and Production Company purchased a 206.7 acre parcel of agricultural land south of Pinedale recently and has come before the county to request a zone change for portions of the property. The property is known as the Pines End Ranch, so name
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GRV Museum adds old Big Piney Library to building collection (September 4, 2009)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Green River Valley Museum recently moved another historic log structure to the museum grounds in Big Piney. The building dates at least back to the 1940s, but the exact sequence on the history is still being researched. It was the home of Jake Schmidt’s S
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Chamber Mixer at Rendezvous Pointe Sept. 17 (September 4, 2009)
S.O.A.R., a month long celebration honoring Sublette County Senior Citizens, is going on all month at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. In conjunction with this event, the Sublette Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Open House to showcase all that Rendezvous
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Pinedale Farmers Market Sept. 6 (September 4, 2009)
Stop by the Farmers Market on North Tyler Street in Pinedale on Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00pm. This week, Volcanic Farms will be bringing canning peaches and canning tomatoes.
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Last round of closures on I-80 (September 3, 2009)
WYDOT installiing overhead dynamic message signs
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Motorists are advised to expect several one hour, night time closures next week in the Rawlins, Little America, and Fort Bridger areas of I-80.
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Gift bolsters Geological Museum at UW (September 3, 2009)
Brainerd "Nip" and Anne Mears of Laramie have contributed $570,000 to establish an endowment
by University of Wyoming
Long time University of Wyoming benefactors Brainerd "Nip" and Anne Mears of Laramie have contributed $570,000 to establish an endowment to support the UW Geological Museum. Matched by the state of Wyoming, the $1.14 million endowment will elevate the museum's
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WYDOT looks at wildlife crossings on roads south of Jackson (September 3, 2009)
Jackson South Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), are moving closer to completing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the Jackson South project. The project will improve seven miles of U.S. 26/89/1
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Online Monthly Climate Summaries available (September 3, 2009)
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton has put together online monthly climate summaries for western and central Wyoming. Two new climate products have been added to the climate section of the NWS website:
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Workshop on ‘Land Divisions’ Sept. 21 (September 3, 2009)
Town of Pinedale Planning & Zoning regular meeting and workshop
The Town of Pinedale will hold their regular Planning & Zoning meeting on and Workshop on "Land Divisions" There is one development application to address in the regular P&Z session. Workshop on "Land Divisions" (subdivisions, puds, condo's etc) to follow. For
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Medical Clinics closed Labor Day (September 3, 2009)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
The Pinedale Clinic and Marbleton-Big Piney Clinic will be closed Monday, September 7, 2009 to observe Labor Day. Emergency services will be available by dialing 911.
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SOAR at the PAC during September (September 3, 2009)
Sublette Older Adult Rejuvenation exercise classes at the Pinedale Aquatic Center
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
Sublette Older Adult Rejuvenation (SOAR) is a joint venture between the Pinedale Aquatic Center, Rendezvous Pointe and BOCES. During September 2009, all exercise classes at PAC are FREE to seniors ages 60 +.
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Lightning ignites Little Brown Fire on Bridger-Teton (September 3, 2009)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Little Brown Fire located on the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest was started by lightning during a storm on Sunday evening, August 30. It was discovered around 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 2 at which time it was approximat
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Idaho wolf video (September 12, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Idaho Fish and Game Department has developed an excellent video documenting why it is ready to manage wolves. Click on the link below to watch.
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Hunters: Dispose of Carcasses Properly (September 2, 2009)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Big game hunters are reminded that it is unlawful to dump carcasses or other refuse on public lands. Hunters have two lawful options in Sublette County. The first is to dump their big game carcasses at the landfill near Marbleton. This option is not very
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Pinedale Library offers creative workshops (September 2, 2009)
by Sublette County Library
There’s a good chance that moms and dads might just be stocking up on their own collection of pencils, notebooks and scissors in Pinedale this September. The Sublette County Library at 155 S. Tyler Ave is offering two creative workshops.
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WYDOT applying for a $100 million stimulus grant (September 2, 2009)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will apply for $100 million in federal economic stimulus funds for a series of projects to improve highway safety through a system of wildlife crossing underpasses and overpasses to reduce the number of animal-vehic
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Stimulus/Grant seminar Sept. 10 (September 2, 2009)
Sponsored by the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce will host a stimulus money/grant seminar on Thursday, September 10th at the Pinedale Library from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Richard Hawley, Grant Specialist, Senator Enzi’s Office, US Small Business Administration, and Wyoming Entrepreneur w
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Peewee Volleyball starts Sept. 16 (September 2, 2009)
Peewee Volleyball will begin on September 16th at Big Piney Middle School. It is for ages 5 and up. Cost is $15.00. Volleyball will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM. To sign up, go to the Big Piney Town Hall or call 307-276-3554.
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Town of Pinedale new Town Shop Grand Opening Sept. 18 (September 2, 2009)
The Town of Pinedale will hold a Grand Opening of the new Town Shop on Friday, September 18th. The new Town Shop is the new home of the Pinedale Public Works and Animal Control. It is located at R61 Pinedale South County Road 23-123 (Tyler Ave). The Grand Open
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President Obama to address school children Sept. 8th (September 1, 2009)
Big speech to young people on importance of education
President Obama announced that on September 8th he will deliver a national broadcast address to school children about the importance of education, staying in school, how he wants to improve the education system and why it is important for the country. U.S. Se
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Lightning zaps Forest Service phones (September 1, 2009)
Pinedale Ranger District phone lines temporarily out
by Pinedale Online!
A recent lightning storm apparently damaged a router at the Pinedale Ranger District office taking their telephone system offline. At this time, they are unable to receive incoming calls on their regular telephone lines and their e-mail is offline. Anyone need
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Elk foundation intervenes (September 1, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation filed a friend of the court brief in the Montana federal court last week in attempt to help ensure that wolves in Montana and Idaho aren’t placed back under federal protection, and advocating that proposed wolf hunts in those
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Idaho wolf hunt begins today (September 1, 2009)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Although environmental and animal rights advocates argued in a federal courtroom in Montana Monday afternoon that wolves should be protected, Idaho's fall wolf hunting season begins today, Sept. 1.
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