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Little Buckaroo Rodeo (July 27, 2011)
2011 Sublette County Fair
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Fair Little Buckaroo Rodeo was held on Wednesday, July 27th at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. The event is for kids age 12 and under.
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PFAC presents outdoor concert with Jalan Crossland Aug. 5 (July 31, 2011)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Jalan Crossland live in concert on Friday, Aug. 5, at 6:00 in the American Legion Park in Pinedale, WY. Local singer/songwriter Jared Rogerson will open the show with a full set featuring his 5-piece band. Adm
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Sublette County post offices not on closure study list (July 31, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Postal Service released a list recently of nearly 3,700 post offices it is considering closing across the country. Fortunately for Sublette County, none of our rural post offices are on the cut study list.
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Public Meeting on Ozone August 10th (July 31, 2011)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
The Sublette County Commissioners will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale, Wyoming. Since ozone issues are not limited to Wyoming, the Sublette Co
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Encana announces new big gas field in Wyoming (July 31, 2011)
Has potential to be bigger than Jonah
The Wyoming Business Report has a story reporting Encana Resources Inc. says it is developing a new natural gas field in Wyoming that has the potential to be bigger than the Jonah Field in Sublette County. The new field, called the Moneta Divide Field, is betw
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Big Piney-Marbleton VFD Catfish Fry Aug. 6 (July 31, 2011)
The Big Piney-Marbleton Fire Department Catfish Fry will be held on Saturday, August 6th at the firehall from 11:00 AM till 7:00PM. The event is by donation. Everyone welcome. Proceeds will go towards training and schools for the firemen.
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PAWG Field Tour and Meeting Aug 2 & 3 (July 31, 2011)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) agendas for the Aug. 2 field tour and Aug. 3 meeting are now available on the PAWG webpage at www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Pinedale/pawg.html and the Sublette County Library at 1
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No–sue clause on Wyoming wolf deal survives (July 31, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 250 to 174 to keep a rider in the 2012 Interior appropriations bill that would exempt any Wyoming wolf delisting deal from legal challenge.
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Wolves killing sheep in France (July 31 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
An expanding population of fully protected gray wolves in France is growing increasingly bold, and farmers have little legal recourse.
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President Obama announces 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard (July 29, 2011)
President Obama announces 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today (July 29, 2011) announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-
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EPA proposes new air regs for oil, gas (July 28, 2011)
Standards on operators to capture and sell natural gas that currently escapes and threatens air quality
by Environmental Protection Agency press release
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed standards to reduce harmful air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations. These proposed updated standards - which are being issued in response to a court order - would rely on co
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SCRHCD Special Meeting July 29 (July 28, 2011)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Public Notice: The Sublette County Rural Health Care District will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, July 29, 2011, at 11:00 am. Purpose: Executive Session for Personnel. In the Community Room of the old Pinedale Medical Clinic.
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BLM Pinedale Field Office participates in ‘Seeds of Success’ (July 27, 2011)
by Bureau of Land Management
A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) two-person crew of seasonal employees is hand collecting native plant seeds from at least 15 native species as part of the PFO’s third year of participating in the BLM’s Seeds of Success (SOS) progr
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Firemen’s Golf Tourney (July 27, 2011)
Sublette County Firefighters held their Fireman’s Golf Tourney at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course on Saturday, July 16th. The tourney had divisions for men’s, women’s, co-ed and junior teams. The firemen had a BBQ cook-off at the end of the tournament. Donat
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PFAC calls for mural project volunteers (July 27, 2011)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee (VAC) is looking for volunteer help to aid in the painting of the Pinedale Properties Mural project. Those who are interested in helping out with the painting process on Aug. 1-5 and/or Aug. 8-10 are encou
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Lummis introduces Livestock Marketing Fairness Act (July 27, 2011)
To help ensure Wyoming ranchers and farmers stay competitive and puts an end to unfair market manipulation
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis media release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) has introduced H.R. 2631, the Livestock Marketing Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, which would target unfair meat packer practices and help restore a level playin
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Erica David wins at IBGA Show (July 27, 2011)
Last week, Erica David won Overall Reserve Champion Buck at the International Boer Goat Association Show at the California State Fair. Erica has been an active participant in FFA and livestock breeding and showing for many years.
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Pig Wrestling & Greased Pig Contest (July 26, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Greased Pig and Pig Wrestling events were held on Sunday, July 24th at the Buss Fear Memorial Rodeo Arena. The event was sponsored by the Bank of Sublette County. Livestock contractor was Double D Livestock LLC out of Greybull, Wyoming. Announcer for the e
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Safely using the pedestrian ‘Hybrid’ beacons in Pinedale (July 26, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
PINEDALE – The new traffic devices installed earlier this month at two locations on US 191, Pine Street, are designed to help pedestrians cross the highway safely but many people have never used them before, as they are the first of its kind in Wyoming.
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BLM Operator Planning Meeting Aug. 8 (July 25, 2011)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) will host oil and gas operators at the annual planning meeting (APM) for air, water and socioeconomic topics on Monday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. in the PFO Rendezvous Room at 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, W
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Children’s auditions scheduled for ‘The King and I’ (July 25, 2011)
Auditions in August & September; performance in November
by Pinedale Community Theatre
"The costumes have arrived for Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical The King and I" scheduled for Nov. 16, 17, 18 and 19, Valerie Lee, Managing Director of the Pinedale Community Theatre announced. "Now we begin the process of casting roles for both children and a
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Pinedale-made VestPac wins major award (July 25, 2011)
by VestPac media release
The locally-made DriftPac model of the VestPac multi-sport hydration system was named "Best of Show - Fly Fishing Accessory" at the prestigious ICAST Show in Las Vegas last weekend. ICAST is the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades and is pr
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Wyoming Range photos (July 25, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted pictures from his recent hike in the South Cottonwood Creek drainage to the Wyoming Range crest on Sunday, July 24th. " There are many beautiful places in the Wyoming Range--it is truly a remote and "not well traveled" area. I headed up S. Cot
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Congressional rider challenged (July 25, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The congressional rider removing wolves from Endangered Species Act protection in Montana and Idaho will be heard by federal court judge Don Molloy this week.
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Images of Yellowstone Park (July 25, 2011)
Photos by Fred Pflughoft
Photographer Fred Pflughoft posted photos of his recent trip to Yellowstone National Park in his photo album. "My original plan was to keep all my albums focused on Sublette County. But we have so many great areas close at hand and I just had to share my rece
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Wyoming Game and Fish recognizes Landowners of the Year (July 25, 2011)
Grindstone Cattle Company- Maggie Miller among landowners recognized
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Close to 50 percent of Wyoming is private land and much of that land provides quality habitat for wildlife, increasing hunting and fishing opportunities. Often that habitat is improved by private landowners providing enhanced experiences for Wyoming sportsmen
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Two wolves killed in Wyoming (July 25, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports: "On 7/8/11, WY Wildlife Services confirmed a three calves injured by wolves on private property west of Cody, WY. On 7/10/11, USFWS and Wildlife Services confirmed 2 calves killed on the same property. On 7/13/11, co
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2011 Sublette County Fair (Original post July 24, 2011 | Updated August 3, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
Scroll down for links to 2011 Fair Photo Galleries, stories and results.
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Demolition Derby (Original post July 24, 2011 | Updated July 31, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
The Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department held their 3rd annual Demolition Derby on Saturday, July 23rd at the Buss Fear Memorial Rodeo Arena, as part of the Sublette County Fair Events. This was a Jackpot Demolition Derby with $2,000 added money. The
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Smoke from wildfire impacting much of northern Wyoming (July 25, 2011)
by National Weather Service
North-central Wyoming has again woken up to hazy skies, and the smell of smoke. This smoke is being generated by a wildfire in the southern Absaroka Mountains. The fire, named Norton Point, is located around 24 miles north of Dubois and is near the Double Cabi
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Lummis: Vehicle Miles Traveled tax would be unfair to rural Americans (July 25, 2011)
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis - (R) Wyoming
With gas prices hovering near $4 a gallon, families are taking common-sense measures to tighten their belts. Carpooling, cutting back on driving and buying more fuel-efficient vehicles are among the solutions many Americans are using to deal with the pain at t
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Pinedale Travel and Tourism special meeting July 25, 2011 (July 25, 2011)
by Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission
The Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 25 2011 at 1200 noon. The purpose of the meeting is to award the contract for the marketing consultant position, and will be held at the Town Hall.
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Sublette County Fair Rodeo (July 24, 2011)
Photo Gallery
by Clint Gilchrist, Pinedale Online!
A Diamond Rodeo presented the Friday Night Rodeo at the 2011 Sublette County Fair on Friday, July 22nd. It was at the Buss Fear Memorial Arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. The event included Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Ranch Bronc, Team Doctori
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Videographer rides to explore and document Wyoming energy production (July 23, 2011)
Leaves Pinedale July 24
by Burning Torch Productions
At 10 a.m. on July 24, Burning Torch Productions' producer Mark Pedri will leave from Pinedale on his mountain bike to begin filming the documentary "Energy, Oh Energy." He will depart from 210 Spruce Street. Attendees are invited to ride the first few miles w
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Pinedale BLM Archaeologist to speak at OCTA Convention in August (July 22, 2011)
Dave Crowley to talk about Wagner Variant of the Oregon Trail in Sublette County
by Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) archaeologist, Dave Crowley, will present his research on a previously forgotten branch of the Lander Road at the Oregon-California Trail Association’s National Convention at Western Wyoming Communit
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WYDOT clarifies weight restrictions on WYO 353 (July 22, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
PINEDALE – Officials at WYDOT have imposed a temporary weight restriction on WYO 350 due to culvert pipes that have failed. It is the only way to keep the highway open safely.
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Getting paid to NOT go to college (July 21, 2011)
Foundation pays $100,000 fellowship for selected youth to drop college to pursue their innovative and entrepreneurial projects
by Pinedale Online!
Students are encouraged through elementary, middle and high school to believe that the next best step after high school is college. But is that necessarily so?
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Looking for a job? Check out our JOB BOARD (July 21, 2011)
by Dawn Ballou, Editor, Pinedale Online!
If you are looking for a job, we currently have over 50 "help wanted" ads for jobs listed on our Pinedale Online Job Board. Jobs include waitresses, cooks, bartenders, housekeepers, retail clerks, motel front desk clerks, mountain horse guides & packers, wran
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Fair is Where Our Community Shines (July 20, 2011)
by Sublette County Fair Board
The 2011 Sublette County Fair starts this Friday, July 22, and features the best of small town life, with lots of local entertainment and opportunities for regular folks to participate. Come down to the fairgrounds any time July 22 - 30 to see plenty of famil
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Football Camp July 25-29 (July 20, 2011)
by Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 will host their Pinedale Middle School and High School Football Camp on Monday through Friday July 25-29, 2011. The camp will be held at the High School Football Field
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Owls in Pinedale (Original post July 20, 2011 | Updated July 22, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
A reader sent in these photos of three owls spotted recently in Pinedale. With our limited birding expertise, we think one is a Great Horned Owl and another might be a Great Grey? Update 7/21/11: Based on reader comments, the concensus appears to be that thi
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Update on Rainbow court case (July 20, 2011)
Stemming from incident during 2008 gathering on Bridger-Teton National Forest near Pinedale
by Pinedale Online!
The Casper Star-Tribune has an article about new rulings in a court case involving a Utah man who attended the Rainbow Family gathering in 2008 in the Big Sandy area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The case involved an appeal in federal court over misdem
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Fallen tree blocks Hoback River (July 20, 2011)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
A tree has blocked the majority of the channel of the Hoback River south of Jackson, Wyoming making it difficult for watercraft and swimmers to pass on that portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
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Pinedale gets 2 new pedestrian stop lights (July 19, 2011)
Red crosswalk lights on US 191 and Tyler and Lake Avenues
Wyoming Department of Transportation workers replace the two yellow pedestrian flashing lights on Tyler and Lake streets with new ‘HAWK’ pedestrian beacons to help pedestrians cross the highway safely. The installation is the first of its kind in Wyoming. ‘H
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Clarification of Wyoming’s concealed weapons statute (July 19, 2011)
by Wyoming Division Of Criminal Investigation
The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), has received many inquiries about recent changes to the state’s concealed weapons statute. Some of those inquiries arose from an inaccurate statement, repeated in the news media,
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Wyoming wolf deal faces hurdles (July 19, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Jeremy Pelzer with the Casper Star-Tribune has written an article about hurdles to a final deal between state and federal officials over wolf delisting in Wyoming.
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Montana sets 220-wolf quota (July 19, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana wildlife officials have set a statewide quota of 220 wolves for the upcoming wolf hunt. As state officials deliberated in an open public meeting, they learned that Yellowstone National Park officials have been dumping animal carcasses just inside the p
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Flash flooding washout causes fatal crash killing four members in family of former Pinedale doctor (July 19, 2011)
Alex Constantinides family vehicle plunges into washed out roadway and is carried downstream in flood waters near Saratoga
by Pinedale Online!
Wyoming Highway Patrol has confirmed the deaths of four people from one family from a single vehicle that drove into a road washout caused from torrential rain flooding in a stream on WYO 130, the Snowy Range Road, approximately 35 miles east of Saratoga, Wyom
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Bridger-Teton temporarily closes Sacajawea Campground (July 18, 2011)
Excessive high water coming up over the road making it impassable
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
BIG PINEY, JULY 18, 2011 – The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has temporarily closed the Sacajawea Campground located near Middle Piney Lake approximately 28 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming
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Green River Rendezvous - 2011 (July 13, 2011)
Photo Gallery
by Pinedale Online!
The 2011 Green River Rendezvous was held Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10th in Pinedale.
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Strong thunderstorm, funnel cloud near Pinedale (Original post July 13, 2011 | Updated July 20, 2011)
Photos of view from Boulder
Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, July 13, a strong thunderstorm passed over Pinedale bringing frequent lightning over the town, heavy rain, and ominous dark clouds. The National Weather Service issued two Special Weather Statements warning about the storm and stat
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EPA opens public comment on Secondary Air Standards for Nitrogen and Sulfur Oxides (July 13, 2011)
Agency announces pilot field study on environmental impacts
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON – After a careful review of the best available science, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing secondary air quality standards to protect the environment from nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx). Today’s proposal build
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Pinedale Middle School Supply List 2011-12 (July 12, 2011)
by Sublette County School District #1
All Grades need: gym shoes, shorts & t-shirt for PE. #2 pencils, erasers, binders/folders, ruled loose paper and notebooks for all classes. 1 flash drive (at least 2 GB). Box of tissues.
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BLM seeks bids for new pasture facilities for wild horses (July 12, 2011)
Rangeland has 12,000 too many wild horses than it can support
by Bureau of Land Management
As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for new long-term pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment. The solicitatio
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Quilter Meet & Greet for Sharon Schamber July 13 (July 12, 2011)
The Sublette County Extension Office will be displaying quilts by internationally recognized quilter, Sharon Schamber on Wednesday July 13th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Sharon is an internationally recognized prize winning quilter that currently travels throughout
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Wyoming Range field trip hike to view drilling site July 19 (Original post July 12, 2011 | Modified July 20, 2011)
Citizens to Protect the Wyoming Range invites the public on a field trip hike into the Upper Hoback area of the Wyoming Range where Plains Energy (PXP) proposes to develop a 136-well natural gas project on Tuesday, July 19th. A Wyoming Game & Fish wildlife bio
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Wind River Archers annual Summer 3D Shoot July 16 & 17 (July 12, 2011)
Wind River Archers will hold their annual Summer 3D Shoot on Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17th in Pinedale. The location is the Winters' property on South Tyler Avenue in Pinedale. Go south past the twin bridges, on east side of road, watch for signs. Raffles,
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Pedestrian ‘Hybrid’ beacons to be installed in Pinedale (July 12, 2011)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
A new type of traffic device, called a HAWK pedestrian beacon, will soon be installed at two locations on US 191, Pine Street, in Pinedale to help pedestrians cross the highway safely. The installation is the first of its kind in Wyoming.
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Special Pinedale Town Council meeting July 12 (July 12, 2011)
Public Notice: The Pinedale Town Council has called a Special Town Council meeting today, Tuesday, July 12, at 2:00 PM, at the Pinedale Town Hall. The meeting is to authorize payment to Teletractors for a bill that was missed at the last meeting, in the amount
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Goal: Creating environments openly hostile to cars (July 12, 2011)
by Pinedale Online!
The New York Times posted an article on June 26th in their Environment section highlighting the openly stated goal of planners in a number of European cities: to create an environment openly hostile to cars in a movement to make cities more pedestrian oriented
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Wolf boom at military post (July 12, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wisconsin’s Fort McCoy military post is experiencing a boom in the wolf population. Click on the link below to read about it.
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Lummis tweaks Interior & Environment bills (July 12, 2011)
by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis press release
On July 6, U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) announced the inclusion of key language into the 2012 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill which will amount to important victories for Wyoming. Lummis, a member of the House Interior and Environme
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Wyoming wolf deal (July 12, 2011)
by Wyoming Governor's office press release
Governor Matt Mead met with Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, and the Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Dan Ashe, today (July 9) in Cheyenne. The Governor discussed wolf management with the two federal officials. Afterward Governor Mead said
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Lummis offers wolf clause (July 12, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis has offered a rider to a spending bill that would protect Wyoming’s eventual wolf delisting bill from legal challenges. Lummis (R-Wyo.) announced the inclusion of key language into the 2012 Interior and Environment Appropriat
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Two wolf subspecies for Wisconsin? (July 12, 2011)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources isn’t buying the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s claim that the state harbors two distinct wolf populations – a glitch that may hamper delisting efforts in that region.
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UW Spring Semester Provost’s Honor Roll: Sublette County (July 12, 2011)
by University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming lists two students from Sublette County on the 2011 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade point avera
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Forest Service encourages bear safety (July 12, 2011)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are urging visitors and residents to always maintain a safe distance from bears, especially female bears with cubs, for the well-being of the animals and people.
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Identity Of Bear Mauling Victim Released (July 9, 2011)
Brian Matayoshi of Torrance, California killed by grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park
by Yellowstone National Park press release
A 57-year-old Torrance, California, man has been identified as the victim of a Wednesday morning bear attack in Yellowstone National Park.
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Big Piney Chuckwagon Days - 2011 (July 4, 2011)
4th of July celebration in Big Piney & Marbleton
by Pinedale Online!
July 4th brought Chuckwagon Days Rodeo to Big Piney for the 77th year. But it didn’t happen without a lot of work by many volunteers. There were also some improvements to compliment long traditions.
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2011 Lil Buckaroo Rodeo (July 6, 2011)
Chuckwagon Days 4th of July festivities in Big Piney and Marbleton
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The 2011 Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo was held on Sunday, July 3rd, as part of the 4th of July Big Piney/Marbleton Chuckwagon Days events. It was held in the Ag Arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. The rodeo is for kids 12 and under. Events included bareback ridin
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Lost Dog near Boulder Lake (July 5, 2011)
LOST DOG "Maverick", a black and white husky, was lost over the 4th of July weekend at Boulder Lake on the north shore. He is a very nice dog, just hard headed. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If found, please call John 307-705-3334 or Heidi 307-871-995
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4-year old drowns in Green River canoe capsizing (July 5, 2011)
Two adults charged with criminally negligent homicide
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
On Saturday, July 2nd at approximately 2:15 pm the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a welfare check on the lower Green River between Big Piney and LaBarge. The reporting party stated that two adult males were preparing to launch a ca
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Death Notice: Joe Glen Thomas (July 5, 2011)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday July 4th the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a male subject was found deceased at 19 Arrowhead Avenue. Deputies and EMS immediately responded to the residence and found the body of 79-year old Joe G
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Big Sandy update (July 5, 2011)
4-wheel drive access only – travel at your own risk
by Pinedale Online!
As of Tuesday, July 5th, the Forest Service reports that the BLM portion of the Big Sandy Road has been temporarily fixed. The Forest Service portion of the road has lots of water on the road and is not suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles. It is possible to ge
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Dell Creek high water – Bondurant (July 4, 2011)
Bondurant webcam watching the water rise
by Pinedale Online!
High water is gushing down Dell Creek in Bondurant, as it is right now pretty much on all the mountain streams. Paul Ellwood has one of his webcams watching his footbridge across the creek as the water rises under it.
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Denbury buys Cimarex gas plant interest near Big Piney (July 4, 2011)
Texas company pays $191 million to own 100% interest in methane-helium plant south of Big Piney
by Pinedale Online!
On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, Cimarex Energy. (NYSE: XEC) announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell for $191 million its 57.5% operated working interest in the Riley Ridge Federal Unit and methane and helium plant under construction south of Big Pin
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Roaring Boulder Creek (July 4, 2011)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell, and friend Arnie Brokling, hiked up Boulder Canyon this weekend to see the wild water roaring down the canyon. "It is truly a sight to see. The Boulder Falls, about 4 miles up the trail, were absolutely unbelievable, as were the higher falls enroute
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Flood Warning for Green River south of LaBarge (July 4, 2011)
MONDAY, JULY 4, 9:34 AM FLOOD WARNING FOR GREEN RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF LABARGE: The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Flood Warning for melting snow in east central Lincoln County in west central Wyoming until 9:30PM Tuesday. The Green River downs
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High water update July 3, 2011 (July 3, 2011)
As of 9AM Sunday, July 3: The Wheland bridge near LaBarge may be closed due to high water along the Green River. The New Fork River along Highway 351 is out of its banks at many locations. Flooding at the confluence of Horse Creek and the Green River near Dani
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Update on BTNF roads and trails (July 3, 2011)
As of Friday, July 1, 2011: High water, hypothermia danger in cold water, snow level at 8000 feet, some road closures due to slides
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Type 3 Incident Command team that has been managing the landslide and flood event for the Bridger-Teton National Forest is turning management back to daily District operations on Tuesday July 5th. However, the Incident Command team advises that high water
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Colorado Flaming Gorge pipeline project news (July 2, 2011)
Proposal to divert water from Green River at Seedskadee Wildlife Refuge and Flaming Gorge to Colorado – ‘Regional Watershed Supply Project’
by Pinedale Online!
The Pueblo, Colorado Chieftan has an article about the proposed pipeline to divert water from Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge reservoir over to Colorado for their growing drinking water interests. Click on this link for the story: Is state ready to tackle Flaming Gor
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Flood Warning extended for western Sublette County (July 2, 2011)
by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Riverton has extended the Flood Warning for melting snow in east central Lincoln County in west-central Wyoming. Western Sublette County in west-central Wyoming until 9:00PM Sunday
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Early History of the Cowboy Bar and Its Brands (July 1, 2011)
Outlaws, prohibition, murder, robberies and cattlemen
by Clint Gilchrist & Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
It has been exciting to find the brands on the Cowboy Bar that have been covered for 59 years. The story behind the brands goes much deeper into our Pinedale heritage. It’s almost the ingredients for an old west movie script - but in the case of the Cowboy Bar
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High Water/Flooding Advisory (July 1, 2011)
Around the Upper Green River Valley
Friday, July 1, 2011: High water conditions occurring on streams around the Upper Green River Valley today and over the 4th of July weekend, including the New Fork River, Pine Creek, East Fork and Green River.
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Elk Ridge Lodge is open in the Upper Green (July 1, 2011)
Elk Ridge Lodge is now open for the summer season. They are located in the Upper Green on the way to Green River Lakes. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, cabin rentals ($90/night), horseback rides, fishing, pack trips into the mountains. The bar is "in t
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