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New snow brings dangerous avalanche hazard conditions (March 31, 2010)
Bridger-Teton National Forest Backcountry Avalanche Hazard & Weather Forecast
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
New snow has created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains of western Wyoming. Tuesday’s storm deposited a foot of new snow on Blind Bull Summit in the Wyoming Range. Wind gusts over 100 miles per hour were recorded at the Mount Coffin automated weat
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2010 Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction results (March 30, 2010)
Raises over $3,300 to benefit the Daniel Community Center
by Bettina Sparrowe
Congratulations to winners in the 29th Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction! The event was held on Saturday, March 27th at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse.
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Pinedale Christian Women gathering April 16 (March 30, 2010)
Pinedale Christian Women will hold a fellowship gathering on Friday, April 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Enjoy fellowship, a special speaker, testimonies, and refreshments. All women are welcome. Child
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Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen to meet April 5th (March 30, 2010)
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen will meet on Monday, April 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Pinedale BLM building, 1625 W. Pine St. An introduction to the "Leave No Trace" (LNT) program will be covered. LNT is a program designed to educate and encourage participa
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Health Care Corner (March 30, 2010)
Salaries range from $23-$103/hour in the Sublette County Rural Health Care District
by Robert C. Harding, MHA, FACHE, CMPE, CEO of the Sublette County Rural Health Care District
In my last article I shared some fast facts about the Health Care District (HCD) and the many qualifications of our staff. In a recent Care Corner, I gave the hourly starting wage for our staff positions. The HCD has historically been in a difficult position
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Ice may be unsafe for fishing (March 30, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is advising ice fishermen that the warmer weather of recent weeks has deteriorated ice conditions throughout much of the state and the ice on many waters is no longer safe. Anglers are advised to use extreme caution before
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Ban on dihydrogen monoxide (Original post March 30, 2010 | Updated December 10, 2010)
'Junk Science'
by Pinedale Online!
John Stossel, host of "Stossel" on the Fox Business Network, claims that people are ignorant about science. So much so, he argues, that it is easy for politicians to scare them into supporting regulations, sometimes absurd ones.
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‘Position to Participate in a New Economy’ talk April 6 (March 30, 2010)
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce Community Conversation
by Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
Connie Wilbert, Wyoming Home Performance program manager will introduce Wyoming Energy Council’s efforts to create a growing network of certified contractors and connect them with homeowners taking advantage of the Wyoming Home Performance with ENERGY STAR pro
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Barrasso accepting Military Academy nomination applications (March 30, 2010)
Deadline November 30, 2010
by U.S. Senator John Barrasso media release
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced that he is accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. military service academies for the 2011 school year. Senator Barrasso nominates up to ten people each year to each academy. Those nominated
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Building the Wyoming We Want announces staff (March 30, 2010)
Mary Hogarty joins as Project Coordinator
by Building the Wyoming We Want
The Building the Wyoming We Want (BW3) initiative has named Mary Hogarty as Project Coordinator and Steve Achter as Board Liaison.
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Forest Service calls for Middle Piney Lake Road comments (March 30, 2010)
Deadline for comments is April 19, 2010
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to relocate a section of the Middle Piney Lake Road on the Big Piney Ranger District. This action would move approximately one mile of the road out of the riparian area further away from Middle Piney Creek to redu
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Time to register boats (March 30, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
CHEYENNE - Even though many Wyoming waters are still ice covered, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department advises boaters that now is a good time to register boats for the upcoming year.
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African Safari presentation April 7 (March 30, 2010)
The Green River Valley Land Trust and Lars & Suzy Michnevich are pleased to announce a special presentation about Kenya and African safaris by Sean Dundas of Ker and Downey Safaris. This free talk will be in the Lovatt Room in the Sublette County Library in P
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Forest Service to host public events on development of the new Planning Rule (March 30, 2010)
Session in Jackson April 8th
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Jackson, WY – Carole ‘Kniffy" Hamilton announced a series of events to provide opportunities for public discussion on the development of a new Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule (planning rule). A roundtable discussion will be held on Ap
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Idaho wolf hunt ends (March 30, 2010)
by Idaho Fish and Game press release
At the end of the day Wednesday, March 31, Idaho's first regulated wolf season closes statewide.
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UW statement on cancellation of Bill Ayers's visit (March 30, 2010 | Updated March 31, 2010 (updated links))
'No plans to host Professor Ayers in the future'
by University of Wyoming
March 30, 2010 -- The director of the Social Justice Research Center at the University of Wyoming cancelled the scheduled appearance of Professor William Ayers. The director announced his decision to the UW administration late Monday evening and noted there ar
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Winter Storm Watches in effect for western Wyoming (March 29, 2010)
5-10 inches new snow possible by Wednesday
The National Weather Service –Riverton office has posted Winter Storm Watches for much of far western Wyoming and the west slopes of the Wind River Mountains Monday night through early Wednesday morning.
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PA to phase-in Clean Air Act permitting for greenhouse gas (March 29, 2010)
EPA will decide limits on GHGs for permitted facilities
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON – Under a final decision issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) no stationary sources will be required to get Clean Air Act permits that cover greenhouse gases (GHGs) before January 2011. EPA has pledged to take sensible step
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Statement on Professor William Ayers's visit to UW (March 28, 2010)
University of Wyoming Social Justice Research Center invites Bill Ayers to speak on April 5 & 6
by Myron B. Allen, Provost, University of Wyoming
The Social Justice Research Center, a unit of the University of Wyoming, has invited University of Illinois - Chicago Professor William Ayers to speak on UW's Laramie campus on April 5 and 6. Support for Professor Ayers's visit will come from the budget of the
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Work continues on new Livestock Barn (March 27, 2010)
At the Sublette County Fairgrounds
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Construction is proceeding on the new livestock barn at the Sublette County Fairgrounds, north of Marbleton.
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New initiative to target aquatic invaders (March 27, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced a new initiative to hit aquatic invasive species where it counts. In an effort to protect Wyoming’s valuable water resources, the state legislature allocated $1.5 million to the department to implement new pro
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Relative risk of predation from wolves (March 27, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Mark Collinge of the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services office in Boise, Idaho, recently published an interesting paper on the "Relative risks of predation on livestock posed by individual wolves, black bears, mountain lions, and coyotes in Idaho."
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Troy Willoughby sentenced to life (March 26, 2010)
For 1984 murder
Troy Willoughby was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the 1984 murder of Elizabeth Ehlers. Click on this link for more info: Man sentenced to life for 1984 murder
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Forty Wyoming wolves died in 2009 (March 26, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports the following for wolf mortalities outside of national parks in Wyoming in 2009:
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Bill Ayers to speak at University of Wyoming April 5th (March 25, 2010)
The University of Wyoming Social Justice Research Center has invited Bill Ayers as the 2010 Spring Guest Lecturer to speak in a program entitled, "Trudge toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action." He will be speaking in the Education Auditorium on M
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EPA developing new strategies for drinking water (March 25, 2010)
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON - In a speech on Monday, March 22 at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) annual conference in Washington, D.C., U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced the agency is developing a broad new set of strategies to strengthen p
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Health Care Corner (March 25, 2010)
by Robert C. Harding, CEO, Sublette County Rural Health Care District
I would like to talk about what it costs to run the Rural Health Care District (HCD). As we presented in the Examiner last July, our budget is made up of several divisions. Let me simplify it into three areas: Salaries & Benefits, Operating and Capital expe
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Pinedale Afterschool students keep busy (March 25, 2010)
Conduct Coat Drive and make quilts for charity
by Pinedale Afterschool Program
Students in the Pinedale Afterschool program have been busy with several community service projects. In February they finished up a coat drive that brought in 125 coats that were distributed throughout the area. They would like to thank everyone for particip
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Update on I-80 crash (March 25, 2010)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
The person killed in yesterday’s multi-vehicle pile-up on I-80 in south-central Wyoming has been identified as Valerie E. Rutstein, 40, of Rock Springs.
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Underage Drinking Town Meeting (March 23, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
A forum of speakers talked about the problem of underage drinking at a town meeting in Pinedale on Tuesday, March 23, at the Sublette County Library.
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Lummis announces launch of new website (March 23, 2010)
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis media release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., announced the launch of her new permanent website: http://lummis.house.gov.
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Wolf shooting under investigation (March 22, 2010)
Wolf killed in Sublette County
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A wolf was shot and killed in Sublette County last week, and the incident is currently under investigation by federal law enforcement officials, although such officials said today they could "neither confirm nor deny" either the incident or the investigation.
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Pinedale 3rd/4th grade BB team takes 3rd Place (March 22, 2010)
Western Wyoming Shootout in Jackson
On Saturday, March 20th, the Pinedale 3rd/4th grade basketball team played in the Western Wyoming Shootout in Jackson. The bracket consisted of 8 teams. Winning two out of three games, the Pinedale boys ended up taking home a 3rd place finish.
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Yellowstone’s spring bicycle season begins (March 21, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park
While crews have begun clearing roads of snow and ice, it will be a month or more before the roads in the interior of Yellowstone National park are ready for visitors traveling in cars, trailers, RVs and buses. During this time, adventurous bicyclists have an
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WGFD monitors Bighorn Sheep herd (March 21, 2010)
Jackson bighorn sheep herd showing signs of pneumonia
by Wyoming Game and Fish
JACKSON – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is cautiously monitoring a small group of sheep in the Jackson bighorn sheep herd after some animals were showing signs of pneumonia recently. The Jackson herd experienced a die-off due to pneumonia during the win
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Annual White Pine Easter Egg Hunt April 4 (March 21, 2010)
White Pine Ski Area & Resort will host their annual White Pine Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the White Pine Ski Resort grounds. Lunch to follow at the Grubsteak Restaurant. For more information call 307-367-6606 or visit t
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Local Politics (March 21, 2010)
Democrats and Republicans hold local county conventions
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Democrats held their County Convention Saturday morning in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library. This is the entry level-event for the local Democrats, the first step on their ladder where local Democrats can come together to det
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Pinedale Easter Egg Hunt April 3 (March 21, 2010)
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Boyd Skinner Town Park in Pinedale on Saturday, April 3 at 10 AM sharp! Children from toddler through 5th grade are welcome to come and join in the fun. Don’t be late; you can’t hold back hundre
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Wyoming’s Wildlife doesn’t fare well in TIGER grant applications (March 21, 2010)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Last fall, the Wyoming Department of Transportation submitted four grant applications totaling $230.5 million, for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grants offered by the US Department of Transportation, to help w
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SCSD#1 Special Meeting on March 25 (March 21, 2010)
Budget Work Session
by Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting for a Budget Work Session on Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. AGENDA: Budget Work / Executive Session – Personnel.
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Maui For Money May 7 (March 21, 2010)
Fundraiser for The Children’s Learning Center of Sublette County
The Children’s Learning Center of Sublette County will host their annual Maui For Money fundraiser on Friday, May 7th in Pinedale. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Learning Center. The event will be held in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library from 5:30
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29th Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction March 27 (March 21, 2010)
Community event and fundraiser for the historic Daniel Schoolhouse
The 29th Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction will be held on Saturday, March 27th at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse. The event is an annual tradition for the tiny town of Daniel, Wyoming, population 110.
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10th Annual Easter Breakfast, Basket Auction & Egg Hunt March 27 (March 21, 2010)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Big Piney Branch Library
The Friends of the Big Piney Branch Library will hold their 10th annual Easter Breakfast, basket auction and egg hunt on Saturday morning, March 27th. They will be serving French toast, bacon, sausage, milk, orange juice and coffee for all you can eat breakfas
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Sublette Center March Birthdays (March 21, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette Center in Pinedale held a birthday party on Sunday for everyone in the Center who has a birthday in March. Pictured here, Shirley Setzler is surrounded by her large family in the celebration. Sue Briggs and George Ditton played and sang songs to e
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Harlem Ambassadors thrill Pinedale (March 21, 2010)
by Mindi Crabb, Pinedale Lions Club
The Harlem Ambassadors and Sublette County LifeSavers played to a full house Friday night at the Wrangler Gym in Pinedale.
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Signs of spring (March 21, 2010)
by Pinedale Online!
We have heard a sighting report of one bluebird seen recently, and some green grass was observed poking out of the snow on the warm, sunny side of a building.
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'The Boys Next Door' by PHS Drama Club (March 21, 2010)
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale High School Drama Club presented "The Boys Next Door," by Tom Griffin, March 16th and 17th in the Pinedale Auditorium. The play was directed by Jasper Warembourg.
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Brucellosis in wolves (March 18, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery 2009 Interagency Annual Report includes information about brucellosis testing in wolves in Wyoming.
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Lummis backs Cabin Fee Fairness Bill (March 19, 2010)
Legislation sets fair, predictable fees to ensure continued access to public lands
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis media release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is joining forces with several western members of Congress in introducing the "Cabin Fee Act of 2010." The bill is sponsored by the lead Republican on the House Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Rep. Doc
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State of the Town (March 18, 2010)
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce Community Conversation luncheon
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Conversation luncheon on Thursday in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale.
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EPA initiates Hydraulic Fracturing Study (March 18, 2010)
Agency seeks input from Science Advisory Board
by Environmental Protection Agency media release
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. Natural gas plays a key
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Wyoming wolf population growth (March 17, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery 2009 Interagency Annual Report includes information about the growth of the wolf population outside the borders of national parks in Wyoming. The population has had an average annual growth rate
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Green River Classic Sled Dog Race (March 17, 2010)
The annual Green River Classic Sled Dog Race was held Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14th in the Upper Green. Postponed in January due to lack of snow, conditions finally improved by March to hold the race. Eleven teams competed. Jerry Bath, from Lander, had th
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Winter weather to return (March 17, 2010)
Snow, wind, cold Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service advises a potentially significant weather system is to impact western and central Wyoming beginning Thursday, March 18. An area of low pressure is expected to travel south along the western border of Wyoming causing potentially wid
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Biologists tout 160-mile long Pronghorn Antelope Migration Route in Idaho (March 16, 2010)
Researchers say wind farms and associated power lines could threaten travel pathways
by Pinedale Online!
Researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society and Lava Lake Institute released a report of what they are calling a new long-distance pronghorn migration route in Idaho. According to the story, GPS collar data indicates 100 to 200 pronghorn out of a herd o
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EnCana natural gas news (March 16, 2010)
Company reports its gas inventory sufficient to support doubling company’s production in the next 5 years
EnCana Corporation (TSX & NYSE: ECA) released a report on Tuesday stating its North American natural gas resource has the potential to double the company’s production in five years. The company holds an estimated 23,000 net drilling locations across 12.7 mill
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Wyoming adopts texting-while-driving ban (March 16, 2010)
Land Line Magazine (online), the official publication of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, posted an article about the new Wyoming law prohibiting reading, typing or sending text messages while driving. Offenders would face a $75 fine.
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Nextraction/Vantage Energy gas news (March 16, 2010)
Company announces completion program for Pinedale, Wyoming gas well
Nextraction Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE: NE) announced its completion program for their Pinedale Anticline gas well. The company successfully drilled Noble 6-24 well and is now evaluating frac proposals. The company is finalizing gas sales contracts and pi
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Pinedale Squirts take 1st in State Hockey Tourney (March 16, 2010)
The Pinedale Glacier Squirts returned from their State Hockey Tournament in Gillette and won 1st place in the B Division. On Saturday March 13, they played against the Park County Ice Cats and won 3-2. Next they beat out the Riverton River Rats 4-2. Then, on S
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Wyoming State Science Fair Results (March 16, 2010)
by Sublette County School District #1
Congratulations to the Pinedale Middle Students that participated in the State Science Fair held at the University of Wyoming.
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Sage Grouse Working Group meeting March 22 in Pinedale (March 16, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Upper Green River Basin Local Sage Grouse Working Group will hold their next meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 22, at the new Sublette County Weed & Pest building four miles south of Pinedale on Wyoming Highway 191.
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‘Jump Start’ Class for Sublette County Businesses (March 16, 2010)
Business marketing class opportunity
"Jump Start" is a business innovation marketing class taking place in April in Pinedale and Marbleton for Sublette County businesses. It is being sponsored locally by the Sublette Economic Resource Council (SERC). The one-day class costs $1,000 per company wi
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Little Miss Wyoming benefit dinner April 2 (March 16, 2010)
Please help send three Sublette County girls to the Pageant!
Everyone is invited to attend a benefit dinner to help three Sublette County girls attend the upcoming Little Miss Wyoming Pageant. Amelia Briggs (age 12), Kerre Merchen (age 6) and Payton Westmoreland (age 13 months) were selected to compete.
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Teachers invited to discover Wyoming energy (March 16, 2010)
EnCana hosts a two-day energy education workshop in Riverton May 10 & 11
by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. media release
RIVERTON – EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. is offering a free, interactive, two-day workshop for Wyoming teachers to explore energy resources and tour EnCana’s Wind River Basin drilling operations in May. EnCana is partnering with Wyoming Agriculture in the Classr
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Spring events in Big Piney (March 16, 2010)
by Big Piney Recreation
Below are upcoming events in Big Piney. Please contact Big Piney Recreation for details 307-276-4071.
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America’s Most Wanted All-Star Contest (March 15, 2010)
Here’s your chance to vote for Pinedale’s Wil Gay!
America’s Most Wanted and Sprint have teamed up to sponsor a contest entitled "America’s Most Wanted All-Star Contest" to honor first responders in the country. The purpose of the contest is "to honor the network of heroes among us."
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Death Notice: Dayton Widick (March 14, 2010)
Dayton Widick, 20 year old grandson of Donald and Claudia (Ziemer) Widick, former Pinedale High School graduates now of Glendale, Arizona, was fatally injured in a ATV accident at the Sand Dunes National Recreation Area west of Yuma, California Friday evening,
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Update on Alaska teacher death (March 13, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
There are now news stories coming out every day about the death of a 32-year old teacher in Alaska, and the apparent confirmation that her death was caused by wolves.
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Autopsy: Animal mauling killed teacher (March 13, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Autopsy results indicate the 32-year old teacher killed in Alaska died from multiple injuries inflicted during an animal attack. Her body was surrounded by wolf tracks.
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Killing wolves for human safety? (March 13, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Alaska has a population of about 11,000 wolves and a unique state statute that allows up to 10 wolves to be killed per day per person in a community should state officials determine that the animals pose a threat to human safety. The issue has been spotlighted
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Funeral Services for Miriam Hays March 16 (March 12, 2010)
by Covill Funeral Home
Funeral services for Miriam Hays will be held Tuesday, March 16th, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church in Big Piney. A viewing will be held Monday evening, March 15th, at 6:00 p.m. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment will follow the se
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Parents express concerns with SCSD#1 School Board (March 12, 2010)
Hold a public meeting and attend a school board meeting to voice concerns
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Pinedale parents and concerned citizens held a public meeting at the Pinedale Library on Wednesday, March 10th, to discuss issues and concerns they have with the Sublette County School District #1 school board and administration. Many of the same people who at
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New Ladder truck (March 11, 2010)
Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department recently received their newest engine, a ladder truck. The new aerial engine gives the department the capability to get firefighters in a basket up to the third story level of the new hotels that have recently been built in t
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, March 12 (March 11, 2010)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Due to the lack of snow, trail grooming has ended for the season at the CCC Ponds Pathway and on all trails south of White Pine, including Lower Surveyor Park, Halfmoon Overlook and Kelly Park. This will probably also be the last week of grooming the meadow an
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What was learned from Montana wolf hunt (March 10, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana Outdoors magazine has a great article called "A Steady First Step" that examines the lessons learned from the state's first regulated wolf hunt.
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Wolves may have killed teacher in Alaska (March 10, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Anchorage Daily News reports that authorities are investigating the death of a 32-year old teacher in Alaska, and wolves are being investigated as a potential cause.
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Ashley Judd: save the wolves (March 10, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Actress Ashley Judd has once again teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to plea with President Obama to "save the wolves."
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An Evening with Jason Burton March 11 (March 9, 2010)
Singer/songwriter Jason Burton will perform at the Big Piney Library on Friday, March 11th at 7:00 PM. He will play and discuss original tunes he has written and performed all over the United States.
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Lummis supports bill to cut pay for members of Congress (March 9, 2010)
Wyo Congressman calls on colleagues to stand with American people
by Cynthia Lummis media release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is throwing her support behind bipartisan legislation which would cut salaries for senators and representatives. The bill, "Taking Responsibility for Congressional Pay Act," is sponsored by Representativ
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3rd Annual Walk For Life May 22 (March 9, 2010)
In support of the services offered by the Pregnancy Resource Center
The 3rd Annual Walk For Life will be held on Saturday, May 22nd in Pinedale. Walk, jog or run 2 miles. The event supports services offered by the Pregnancy Resource Center. The fun starts at 10:00 AM at the American Legion Park. This is a family-oriented even
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ServeWyoming Nonprofit Impact Award (March 9, 2010)
by ServeWyoming
This year the Wyoming Nonprofit Impact Award will recognize organizations, or groups who have demonstrated innovation, diversity, sound fiscal strategies, and a lasting impact on Wyoming communities, by using TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE. For example: how has yo
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Sublette Chamber Mixer March 18 (March 9, 2010)
At Wolf’s Pinedale Dodge
Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host their March Mixer at Wolf's Pinedale Dodge, 153 South Entertainment Lane, on Thursday, March 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Spirits and appetizers will be served. There will be give-aways to those present at the Mixer:
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Fish Fry March 12 in Pinedale (March 9, 2010)
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Fish Fry dinner on Friday, March 12th at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church parish hall, 112 S. Sublette Avenue in Pinedale from 5:00 to 7:30 PM.
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Chamber Community Conversation Luncheon April 6 (March 9, 2010)
Business Development for Western Wyoming Contractors
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host their April Community Conversation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 6th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library from Noon until 1:45PM.
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Chamber Community Conversation Luncheon March 18 (March 9, 2010)
Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith to give State of the Town of Pinedale Address
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host their March Community Conversation Luncheon on Friday, March 18th in the Labyrinth Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Special guest speaker will be Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith to give the State of
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Montana issues new wolf kill rules (March 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials have issued new rules for dealing with problem wolves, allowing USDA Wildlife Services specialists to proceed with removing problem wolves without prior FWP authorization.
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Idaho wants expanded wolf hunt (March 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The director of the Idaho Fish and Game Department is advocating an expanded wolf hunting season in order to stop the decline of the Lolo area elk population. To learn more about this story, click on the link below.
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Tips for dealing with wolves (March 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Canadian wildlife officials have offered a series of tips for dealing with wolves that do not demonstrate a fear of humans. Read the tips by clicking on the link below.
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State Basketball Tourney in Casper March 11-13 (March 9, 2010)
Pinedale High School Boys competing
The State High School Basketball Tourney will be held in Casper Thursday, Friday and Saturday, march 11-13th. Pinedale High School Boys will play Rawlins at Noon on Thursday. Other games and times to be determined as the games are decided.
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JIO - PAPO meetings March 15 in Pinedale (March 9, 2010)
Agency Managers Committee and Mitigation Management Board meetings
by Bureau of Land Management
The Jonah Interagency (JIO) and Pinedale Anticline Project (PAPO) Offices will hold their Agency Managers Committee and Mitigation Management Board meetings on March 15, 2010, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office in Pined
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Big Piney Elementary St. Patrick's Day Carnival March 26 (March 9, 2010)
Big Piney Elementary will be hosting their St. Patrick's Day Carnival on Friday, March 26th at the Big Piney Elementary School Gym from 5-7PM. Advance tickets are on sale at the Big Piney Recreation Office (located just west of the Big Piney Town Hall). Ticke
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Alternative Energy in Sublette County (March 8, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Conservation District sponsored a "Landowners and Alternative Energy Workshop" at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale on Monday evening, in cooperation with the University of Wyoming and Sublette County Cooperative Extension Office.
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Grants help Wyoming airports (March 7, 2010)
11 airports receive funds from Department of Transportation
by Wyoming Delegation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., said that 11 Wyoming airports will improve travel through the state’s skies and better meet increasing transportation needs in rural areas thanks to more t
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Dig It! Tinting Easter Eggs with Homemade Dyes (March 7, 2010)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Generations ago, Easter eggs were dyed not by coloring purchased in a box at a store but by gathering local botanical materials. Many earth-toned colors can be made by using twigs and bark from fallen trees, berries, fruits, vegetables and flowers. Gathering
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Hoback Country (March 7, 2010)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell and Arnold Brokling took a drive into the Hoback country northwest of Pinedale on Sunday. "It was a mostly gray day, but we did see some great sights including the Riling Draw Elk Herd. The Dell Creek and Jack Creek country is some of our scenic best
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Museum Spring Thaw Party (March 5, 2010)
Annual meeting of the Sublette County Historical Society
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man and Sublette County Historical Society hosted their annual Spring Thaw Party at the Museum on Thursday, March 4th. There was a standing-room only crowd for the event.
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Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, March 4 (March 5, 2010)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Warm temperatures and a thin snowpack have combined to restrict grooming over much of the local ski trail system. Bare spots are showing on all trails south of White Pine along Skyline Drive. As a result, the PistenBully has been moved to higher ground and w
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Home & Garden Show May 21-22 (March 5, 2010)
Sponsored by the Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club is excited to announce the upcoming 6th Annual Home & Garden Show to be held Friday and Saturday, May 21 & 22, 2010 at the Sublette County Ice Arena in Pinedale.
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Delegation: Wyoming deserves answer on sage grouse, not more delays (March 5, 2010)
by Wyoming Delegation: Enzi, Barrasso, Lummis media release
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., made the following comments following the announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that the sage grouse would be warranted, but precluded
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Preview of tourism film March 4, 2010 (March 4, 2010)
Pinedale Lodging and Tourism Alliance
The Pinedale Lodging and Tourism Alliance invites everyone to come view a draft cut of the 5-1/2 minute promotional video which will be web encoded, of which half is new footage. They will be meeting Thursday, March 4 at the Sublette County Visitor Center from
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Ms. Sommers’ reading classes have Poetry Out Loud Contest (March 4, 2010)
by Jonita Sommers
Ms. Sommers’ high school reading classes participated in the Poetry Out Loud school contest on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the auditorium in the Big Piney Fine Arts building. This contest is also a state and national contest sponsored by the Wyoming Arts
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Gov. Freudenthal will not seek reelection (March 4, 2010)
by Governor Dave Freudenthal media release
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Gov. Dave Freudenthal issued the following statement on Thursday, March 4, after announcing he will not seek a third term.
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Scoping for new Yellowstone Winter Use Plan ends March 30 (March 4, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park
Informational meetings and a public comment period for a new Yellowstone Winter Use Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) began January 29, and continues through March 30. Individuals, groups, and agencies have until the end of the month to submit wri
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Yellowstone Park winter season drawing to a close (March 4, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone’s winter oversnow travel season is winding down. Limited, managed, snowmobile and snowcoach travel on the park's interior roads is scheduled to end by Monday evening, March 15.
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Dance, Dance, Dance!! (March 4, 2010)
by Rendezvous Pointe
Life is busy and serious. Take time out to enjoy an evening (or two) of dancing. Mark your calendar with the following opportunities at Rendezvous Pointe.
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Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction March 27 (March 4, 2010)
The Daniel Community Center presents their Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff & Dessert Auction on Saturday, March 27. The event will take place at the Historic Daniel Schoolhouse in Daniel, 18 Schoolhouse Lane (turn at the Green River Bar). Funds raised benefit the D
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Code of the West is now Wyoming law (March 4, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Legislature has made Cowboy Ethics the official state code of Wyoming. Senate File 51 declares this is the code to live by:
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Stelting announces run for county attorney (March 4, 2010)
by Stelting for Sublette County Attorney press release
Neal R. Stelting, local attorney and alumni of the University of Wyoming School of Law, hereby announces his Republican candidacy for the 2010 primary election for Sublette County Attorney. Stelting has been practicing law in Sublette County for four years, w
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Rural Health changes March meeting date (March 4, 2010)
Public Notice
The March Board of Trustees regular meeting for the Sublette County Rural Health Care District has been changed from Wednesday, March 17th to Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Pinedale EMS Classroom located at 635 E Hennick, Pinedale, Wyoming.
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Wyoming Sovereignty (March 4, 2010)
Tenth Amendment Center posted a comment on their blog on Wednesday regarding the Wyoming Legislature voting to approve House Joint Resolution 2 (HUR2), Wyoming claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution. Wyoming is now the 10th state to
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Dave Bell photos (March 3, 2010)
Dave Bell posted more pictures of the moon set over McDougal Gap and some great wildlife shots and pictures of winter storm clouds and area scenery. Click on this link for more pictures: Dave Bell Photo Gallery
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Heart 2 Heart Snowcross in Bondurant March 6 & 7 (March 2, 2010)
The 2010 Heart 2 Heart Snowcross Race will be held on Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7 in Bondurant. The event is part of the XMR Racing snowmobile racing series. It will take place across from the Bondurant Schoolhouse of US 191.
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Sublette County Precinct Caucuses (March 2, 2010)
by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM Radio
About 50 Republicans showed up for the GOP Precinct Caucuses Tuesday night in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room at the County Courthouse, in what started out to be a standing room only event.
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Professional truckers happy over demise of I-80 toll plan (March 2, 2010)
Land Line Magazine, the Business Magazine for Professional Truckers, posted an article on their website saying, "Truckers that travel Wyoming are breathing a bit easier after legislation to pursue tolling along Interstate 80 met its demise last week at the sta
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Historical papers debut at Museum Spring Thaw Party on March 4 (March 2, 2010)
Talk on Jed Smith by Barton Barbour, debut of historical fur trade papers, news & updates
by Pinedale Online!
Here’s your chance to get a first peek at some of the rare historical fur trade documents that the Sublette County Historical Society and Sublette County purchased at an estate auction in New York in January. Only the papers purchased by Historical Soicety thr
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Celebration of life of David Moniz March 7 (March 2, 2010)
There will be a Celebration of the Life of David Moniz on Sunday, March 7th at 2:00 PM in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. A potluck will be held immediately after the service. Please bring your favorite dish and your best memories o
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Obituary – Murland Morss (March 2, 2010)
Murland Martin Morss was born December 30, 1931 in Pinedale Wyoming to Herbert L. Morss and Lorna Coats in the house that Ethelyn Worl made her home. Murly had one brother Everett (Gene) Morss, a half brother Marvin (Squeege) Mathill and one half sister Twil
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Fremont Lake Ice Fishing Derby March 6-7 (March 1, 2010)
Sponsored by the Pinedale Boat Club
The Pinedale Boat Club will be holding their annual Big Fish Winter Derby on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7th on Fremont Lake. Only fish, freshly caught through the ice in Fremont Lake and meeting the size limitations set forth in the rules and regulations a
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Legislative field representatives in Pinedale March 2 (March 1, 2010)
To meet with residents to discuss matters regarding the federal government
Field Representatives for U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis will be at the Pinedale Town Hall from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Tuesday, March 2nd to meet with residents. Reagan Bebout, Pati Smith and Pat Aullman
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Application deadlines approach for summer internships with Wyoming delegation (March 1, 2010)
Washington, D.C. internships for U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis
by Wyoming delegation media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., are encouraging students and graduates from all backgrounds to apply for internships in their Washington, D.C. offices this summer.
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PAWG Cultural/Historical Task Group meeting March 11 (March 1, 2010)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will host a Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Cultural/Historical Task Group meeting at the Pinedale Field Office at 1625 West Pine Street, Pinedale, Wyo.
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M. Gordon ‘Reds’ Wolman passes away (March 1, 2010)
Renowned expert on river science had ties to Pinedale area
M. Gordon "Reds" Wolman, an internationally respected expert in river science, water resources management and environmental education, and a member of The Johns Hopkins University faculty for more than half a century, died at his home in Baltimore, Maryland on
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Yellowstone bears are waking up (March 1, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park
Bears have started to emerge from their dens in Yellowstone National Park. Grizzly bear tracks were spotted in the Blacktail Deer Plateau area east of Mammoth Hot Springs on Friday, February 19.
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Walk-In Fishing Area atlases available (March 1, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Walk-in area fishing atlases for 2010 are now available at Game and Fish offices and license agencies throughout the state. The atlas contains maps which show the fishing areas and list the species of fish available in each area.
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Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky program (March 1, 2010)
Seeks applicants for community-based renewable energy project funding
by Rocky Mountain Power
Do you have a bright idea for making Utah, Wyoming or Idaho greener? Could you use a little green to help make your project a reality? Beginning March 8, 2010 Rocky Mountain Power will accept applications for community-based renewable energy project funding fr
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March Madness Book Fair March 3 & 4 (March 1, 2010)
At the Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC) will host a March Madness Book Fair Wednesday and Thursday, March 3 and 4th in the PAC lobby. There will be a huge assortment of new books, papyrus and handmade greeting cards, and wrap, Lolita hand-painted glasses, ICU readin
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2010 March Film Fest in Pinedale (March 1, 2010)
Free movie at the Library every Saturday night in March
by Sublette County Library
The Sublette County Library and Pinedale Fine Arts Council are proud to announce the lineup for the 2010 March Film Festival which kicks off March 6. Films will be shown in Blu-Ray quality every Saturday night in March (and one night in April) at the Sublette
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Moon over McDougal Gap (March 1, 2010)
by Dave Bell
Dave Bell captured this shot of the March full moon Monday morning, March 1, as it set right down the center of McDougal Gap in the Wyoming Range.
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