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A visit to the Fontenelle Fire base camp (June 30, 2012)
At Big Piney High School
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Fontenelle Fire camp is based out of the Big Piney High School, which works great with school being out for the summer. Here are photos from a visit on Saturday morning, June 30th.
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Fontenelle Fire at 37,041 acres (June 30, 2012)
Evening update – June 29, 2012
by Fontenelle Fire management team
Status: The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest approximately 17 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming. The fire began on June 24, 2012. As of 1800, the fire is currently 37,041 acres and burning in heavy, dead timber with occasional ar
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Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Friday, June 29, 2012 (June 29, 2012)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Status: The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest approximately 17 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming. The fire began on June 24, 2012. At this time the fire is 28,579 acres burning in heavy, dead timber and has burned into the Big P
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Fontenelle Fire - June 28 - PM Update (June 28, 2012)
by Fontenelle Fire Management Team
Status: The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest approximately 17 miles west of Big Piney. The fire was reported on June 24, 2012 and is under investigation. At this time the burned area is measured at almost 23,000 acres.
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Public comment sought for Visitor Center exterior design proposal (June 27, 2012)
Deadline for comment is June 29th
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center as acting agent would like to request public comment regarding the exterior design proposal for the Sublette County Visitor Center. Please submit letters to the Sublette County Visitor Center at PO Bo
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Fontenelle Fire photos (Original post June 27, 2012 | Updated July7, 2012)
Scenes of the fire
by Pinedale Online!
The Fontenelle Fire is burning in the Wyoming Range on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. It started on Sunday, June 24th, cause unknown. It is burning in heavy dead and down timber, under very dry weather conditions. It grew to 450 acres on Monday, moving g
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Fontenelle Fire at 12,000 acres (June 27, 2012)
Infrared mapping shows growth
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Big Piney, Wyo. – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has updated the acreage on the Fontenelle fire to 12,000 acres based on infrared mapping information.
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Road work continues on Granite Creek Road (June 27, 2012)
Expect temporary or intermittent traffic delays between Little Granite turnoff and hot springs
by Bridger Teton National Forest
The Bridger Teton National Forest continues working on road maintenance and enhancement operations on the Granite Creek Road from the swimming pool down to the Little Granite turnoff through July 16, 2012.
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Area Closure in place for Fontenelle Fire (June 27, 2012)
Fire in the Wyoming Range at 2,200 acres
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Big Piney, Wyo. – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has implemented an area closure as a result of the Fontenelle Fire in Lincoln and Sublette County, Wyoming.
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Fire Closure issued for Fontenelle Fire (June 26, 2012)
Fire has moved into Snyder Basin
by Pinedale Online!
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued an Emergency Area Closure for the Fontenelle Fire in the Wyoming Range for the protection of public health and safety.
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Chett Whitman qualifies to compete at National High School Finals Rodeo (June 26, 2012)
In Boys Cutting
by National High School Finals Rodeo
The National High School Finals Rodeo has announced that Big Piney High School student, Chett Whitman, has earned a position on the Wyoming high school rodeo team. The 9th grader will be traveling with fellow teammates to Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 15th-
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Rampant wolf attacks plague livestock (June 26, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Canadian press is reporting that rampant wolf attacks plague livestock in the Mayerthorpe region, even though more than 30 wolves have been killed in the area within the last year.
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Fontenelle Fire grows to 2,000 acres (June 26, 2012)
Incident Management Team will assist with Fontenelle Fire
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Big Piney, Wyo. – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has requested a Type 2 Incident Management Team to assist with the suppression of the Fontenelle Fire in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
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Fontenelle Fire smoke hits Pinedale (June 26, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Winds brought smoke from the Fontenelle Fire in the Wyoming Range over Pinedale on Tuesday afternoon. As of 3:00PM Tuesday (June 26th) the fire had grown from 300 to 900 acres. This fire is in Lincoln County, approximately 33-miles northwest of the community
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Dust storm (June 26, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Downburst winds from a large, strong thunderstorm over Big Piney on Monday, June 25th kicked up a wall of dust that blew up the Green River Valley clear past Pinedale. The storm had swirling clouds and dry lightning.
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Big Piney Class of 1982 30th Class Reunion June 30 & July 1 (June 25, 2012)
The Big Piney Class of 1982 30th Class Reunion will be held Saturday & Sunday, June 30th and July 1st. There will be a catered dinner Saturday night at Southwest Sublette County Senior Center in Marbleton, 429 East First Street. Social hour starts at 6PM, din
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4-H Car Wash fundraiser in Bondurant June 30th (June 25, 2012)
North Star Feeders, Bondurant livestock 4-H club is hosting a car wash June 30th from 11AM-3:00 PM at the Branding Iron Restaurant. Price is $5.00 and additional donations are welcome! Please feel free to come by and enjoy a cookie and give a donation if you
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BP to sell Jonah and Pinedale gas operations in Wyoming (June 25, 2012)
Selling its operations center in Sublette County and all of its working interest in approximately 260 operated wells
by BP press release
BP (NYSE: BP) announced today (Monday, June 25, 2012) that it has agreed to sell its interests in the Jonah and Pinedale upstream operations in Wyoming to LINN Energy, LLC (NASDAQ: LINE).
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Early Sublette County Fair info wanted (June 24, 2012)
For a display at the Fairgrounds
A group of organizers is trying to obtain information concerning history of early County Fairs in Sublette County. They are seeking names of those who may have been involved in the early Fair Boards, pictures, and any information there may be "out there". Th
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Pups born to Oregon wolf packs (June 24, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
As the Oregon Court of Appeals considers whether to allow state wildlife officials to kill wolves that prey on livestock, several of Oregon's four confirmed packs of wolves have produced pups.
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Wisconsin home to 800-plus wolves (June 24, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wisconsin's wolf population is up to nearly 900 animals, according to state officials, with 213 packs detected in the state.
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Opining on Canadian wolves (June 24, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Pat Valkenburg opines about whether "Canadian" wolves are bigger and badder than the wolves native to this region. Click in the link below to read his view.
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Attendance Rates, Ockham’s Razor, and That Really Good Football Coach (June 24, 2012)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendant, Sublette County School District #1
(6/20/2012) - There's a lot of theory out there about what will increase student achievement rates. Millions (if not billions) are spent each year in the United States implementing programs designed to help students improve academically. In fact, I've spent t
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Fontenelle Fire (June 24, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
The 100-acre Fontenelle Fire is burning in Lincoln County, Wyoming approximately 3-miles west of the Scaler Guard Station and 33-miles northwest of the community of LaBarge, Wyoming on the Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. There ar
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Pinedale (June 23, 2012)
Tara Bolgiano took this photo of Pine Street in Pinedale Thursday evening. Summer is here!
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Fire danger raised to High (June 22, 2012)
Campfires still allowed
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Teton Interagency fire managers elevated the fire danger rating to "High" for all of Teton County Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and Grand Teton National Park as of Thursday, June 21. The potential for fire activity has i
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Boulder Landscape and Transportation Plan public meeting July 2 (June 21, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management’s Pinedale Field Office (PFO) will hold a joint public meeting with the Sublette County Commissioners for the Boulder Landscape and Transportation Plan (BLTP) on Monday, July 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Boulder Community Center, Boul
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Medical Clinics closed July 4th (June 21, 2012)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Marbleton-Big Piney Clinic and the Pinedale Medical Clinic will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2012 to observe Independence Day. Emergency services are available by dialing 911.
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1st Annual Pinedale Mud Volleyball Tourney July 14 (June 21, 2012)
The 1st Annual Pinedale Mud Volleyball Tourney will be held on Saturday, July 14, during Green River Rendezvous Days. This event is a fundraiser for Jen Olthoff's Cochlear implant surgery and finding a cure for Huntington's disease. It will be held at 372 Nort
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Sage Grouse Initiative Strategic Watershed Action Team event June 29 (June 21, 2012)
Celebrating the first year of the efforts of the Team
by Intermountain West Joint Venture
The Sage Grouse Initiative Strategic Watershed Action Team will have a celebratory event on Friday, June 29th in Pinedale, to support and recognize the success of the first year of the Sage Grouse Initiative Strategic Watershed Action Team. The event starts at
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Air Quality Citizen Task Force Meeting June 20 (June 19, 2012)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host the fifth Upper Green River Basin Air Quality Citizens Advisory Task Force meeting.
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Barrasso: EPA rules aim to shut down natural gas, coal jobs (June 19, 2012)
by U.S. Senator John Barrasso
WASHINGTON, DC –Today (Tuesday, June 19, 2012), U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, delivered the following opening statement at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on
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Temporary delays expected on Granite Creek Road (June 19, 2012)
by Bridger Teton National Forest
The Bridger Teton National Forest will be conducting road maintenance and enhancement operations on the Granite Creek Road from the swimming pool down to the Little Granite turnoff from June 19 to July 16, 2012.
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Sierra Club campaigns aim to eliminate fossil fuel energy industry in America (June 19, 2012)
Advocates for wind, solar and energy efficiency as alternative clean energy
by Pinedale Online!
In May, the Sierra Club launched their ‘Beyond gas’ campaign, going on the record as being opposed to natural gas drilling and the use of fossil fuels as energy resources for America, citing environmental and human health concerns.
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Celebration of Life for Bruce Carlson July 1st (June 18, 2012)
A Celebration of Life service for Bruce Carlson will be held on Sunday, July1st at 2:00 PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Please bring your pictures and memories of Bruce to share. "Always faster" was his motto.
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Zoo wolves kill woman in Sweden (June 17, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A zoo keep was mauled to death by a pack of wolves, news accounts report. Wolves in this particular zoo have attacked and bit people on several occasions prior to the death of the woman from Sweden. The zoo is well know because it allows visitors to enter the
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Independent cattlemen to meet June 18th in Pinedale (June 17, 2012)
Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming (ICOW) will hold their June meeting on Monday, June 18 at the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library. The business meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M. and will break at 12:30 for a lunch at the Stockman's Restaurant. Beginni
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Aurora seen in Wyoming night sky (June 17, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
If you happened to be up early on Sunday morning (Father’s Day, June 17th), you might have noticed additional lights in the night sky (besides the usual glow from the Pinedale Anticline gas field). According to www.spaceweather.com, the Earth is experiencing
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Is methane from cattle contributing to Upper Green air pollution? (June 17, 2012)
Will BLM have to count cows and quantify cattle methane emissions?
The Billings Gazette posted an article questioning if the new air quality regulations for the Upper Green River Valley under the Environmental Protection Agency’s "non-attainment" designation will mean the Bureau of Land Management will have to start tracking
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Early spring in the Wyoming Range (June 16, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell explored the South Fork of South Cottonwood Creek in the Wyoming Range on Saturday. "This trail provides great access to the high country of the Wyoming Range. The trail starts with a year-round wet crossing, so be prepared." Click on this link for
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Oregon sends wolf text-alerts to ranchers (June 16, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is sending out text alerts to ranchers when wolves are in their area. GPS location data from collared wolves is automatically downloaded from satellites, and a text message is generated to producers who register for t
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Three wolves drown at Isle Royale (June 16, 2012)
by Jennifer Donovan, Michigan Tech News
During their 2012 Winter Study, Michigan Technological University population biologist John Vucetich and wildlife ecologist Rolf Peterson started wondering where the wolves of Isle Royale National Park had gone. They only found nine wolves, and as far as they
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Catfish Fry (June 16, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Catfish Fry on Saturday, June 16th. The fry went from 11:00AM until 8:00PM at the fire station in Marbleton. The meal is always by donation. Over 450 people attended to support the firefighter
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Father’s Day Fishing Derby June 17th (June 16, 2012)
The Pinedale Boat Club is hosting their annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 17th. Derby headquarters is Lakeside Lodge (www.LakesideLodge.com), on the south shore of Fremont Lake. Hours for the derby are 7AM to 4PM. All contestants must abide by
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Smiling squirrel (June 16, 2012)
Phyllis McCullough sent in this photo of a squirrel in a tree at their house on Friday. It is eating a fish head. "He smiled for the camera!"
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Yield to horse-drawn wagon rides (June 14, 2012)
by Serese Kudar, Marketing Director, Pinedale Travel & Tourism Commission
Drivers are asked to please use caution during the hours of the Free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides that occur around Pine Street in Pinedale on Thursdays from 4:00pm - 7:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Drivers must yield to horses and the wag
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Wolf appeal deadline passes (June 14, 2012)
by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in March affirmed the constitutionality of Congress’ removal of wolves from the federal endangered species list {Editor's note - in Montana and Idaho, not Wyoming}.
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Market On The Green June 14th (June 14, 2012)
by Pinedale Farmers Market
Market on the Green Farmers Market is being held every Thursday during the summer season from 4 to 7pm on Pine Street across from Fandek's Saddle in Pinedale.
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Book Talk & Signing with local author Dave Harper June 28 (June 13, 2012)
by Sublette County Library
When a car accident left Dave Harper wheelchair bound at age 16, he began an inspiring journey of personal discovery and determination to carve a rewarding life out of the ruins of tragedy. Dave will speak at the Sublette County Library at 155 S Tyler Ave in P
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EPA announces stormwater runoff and wastewater management framework (June 13, 2012)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations. The Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework assists EPA regional offices, st
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USDA, DOI, FEMA provide firefighters, aircraft, and federal grants for wildfire support (June 13, 2012)
by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
WASHINGTON— Federal partners are working closely with first responders and firefighters from local, state, and tribal agencies to combat and monitor wildfires in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming as well as other states. Through the Nati
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BOCES offers summer fun classes (June 13, 2012)
The Sublette Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) offers educational programs through a cooperative partnership with Sublette County School District #1 and Western Wyoming Community College. Their mission is to promote lifelong learning in the commu
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Sandhill Cranes in flight (June 13, 2012)
Dave Bell caught these two Sandhill Cranes in flight recently. "They were stroking in unison and making a racket as they went." Click on this link for more of Dave's scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery
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12th Annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week runs June 24-30 (June 13, 2012)
by National Weather Service
Summer is the season in Wyoming for camping and hiking, family picnics, little league ball, and lots of outdoor activities. However, it’s also a time when thunderstorm season is at its peak and that brings the threat of deadly lightning. Although the average
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Engineering summer program brings students to UW (June 13, 2012)
David Kelly from Big Piney selected to attend
by University of Wyoming
Thirty-six incoming high school seniors from Wyoming, Colorado and Utah will explore various fields of engineering next week at the University of Wyoming.
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Yellowstone investigates wolf encounter (June 13, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Following up on the flurry of stories appearing on Facebook over the last few days, the Billings Gazette reports that National Park Service officials have confirmed they are investigating a recent encounter between a denning female wolf and a park visitor. The
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Rendezvous Beard Shaving July 15th (June 13, 2012)
Sublette Insurance and the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the Rendezvous Beard Shaving as part of the fun on Green River Rendezvous Days. The Beard Shaving will take place on Sunday, July 15th at 4:00 PM at North Tyler Ave. Organizers a
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Knapp wins 2012 PFAC Millennium Arts Award (June 13, 2012)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented its annual PFAC Millennium Arts Award to Pinedale High School senior-to-be Bekah Knapp. As part of the millennium arts criteria, Bekah created a sculpture design as well as a short essay about the design and a brief art
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SOUNDCHECK 5 Mini-Music Festival June 30th (June 13, 2012)
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the SOUNDCHECK 5 Mini-Music Festival on Saturday, June 30th at the American Legion Park in Pinedale. This is the 5th year for the outdoor music festival.
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Funeral Service for Jackie Sea June 16th (June 12, 2012)
by Covill Funeral Home
Pinedale resident Jackie Sea passed away Sunday afternoon June 10th at her home at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 PM at the Community Church of Christ in Pinedale (113 S. Maybell). A viewing will be
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Roscoe not running for HD#22 seat (June 12, 2012)
by Joy Ufford, Sublette Examiner
After a filing error voided his candidacy to run again for the newly shaped House District #20, Wyoming HD#22 Rep. Jim Roscoe said Tuesday he has decided not to run at all.
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FEMA urges citizen preparedness for natural disasters (June 12, 2012)
Severe weather serves as warning to prepare
by Federal Emergency Management Agency
(6/8/12 DENVER, COLORADO) - A spate of severe weather-related events across the northern Rockies and Great Plains states serves as a reminder to citizens to be prepared for natural disasters.
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365 Days at the CCC Ponds – May, 2012 (June 12, 2012)
Photos by Fred Pflughoft
by Pinedale Online!
Fred Pflughoft recently posted his May photos for the 365 Days at the CCC Ponds project. The CCC Ponds are a series of lakes, ponds and wetlands located near the outlet of Fremont Lake, northeast of Pinedale. The area is home to a variety of wildlife. Each s
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Montana wolf pack killed for stock depredations (June 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Madisonian has an excellent article detailing the process involved with state and federal wildlife officials when it comes to dealing with chronic livestock depredations by a wolf pack.
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Wolves captured on Colville Reservation (June 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Two wolves were livetrapped and fitted with radio collars this week on the Colville Reservation in Washington state. To read the details, click on the links below.
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Oregon wolf attack cut short (June 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A rancher disrupted a wolf attack on a neighbor's saddle horses in Oregon, and one horse received minor injuries in the attack. Although federal officials confirmed it was a wolf attack, state officials did not, despite the eyewitness testimony.
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Update on wolf hunts (June 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Here's a summary of the latest on wolf hunting seasons in various states.
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Bumpy road of Mexican Wolf program (June 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit
The Mexican wolf recovery program has been plagued by problems since its inception. Illegal kills, and allegations of political meddling are some of the current issues. Click on the links below for details.
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Governor Mead pushes for grizzly delisting (June 11, 2012)
by Wyoming Governor's Office press release
Governor Matt Mead is asking Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, to work with Wyoming to remove the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species List sooner than currently anticipated. Delisting by the federal government appears to be at least two years away b
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Yellowstone Park Foundation announces $205,000 in new grants to Yellowstone National Park (June 11, 2012)
Donations to the Foundation help fund wildlife research, historic preservation and more
by Yellowstone Park Foundation
The Yellowstone Park Foundation, the official fundraising partner of Yellowstone National Park, recently announced more than $200,000 in new grants to the Park. These funds will make possible a wide range of projects, including bat research, energy use reduct
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Sublette Chamber Mixer June 28 (June 10, 2012)
At Pinedale Glass & More
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Chamber Mixer on Thursday, June 28th from 4 - 7 PM. The Mixer is hosted by Pinedale Glass & More (new owners of Peak Glass) located at 10101 HWY 191. From 4 - 7 PM. Appetizers and beverages for all
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Encana awards a $10,000 scholarship to Pinedale High School senior (June 8, 2012)
Gus Holz wins for outstanding academic performance
Through its community scholarship program, Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. gives Wyoming youth an opportunity to continue their education and develop the necessary skills to attain a career in the energy industry. Augustus Holz of Pinedale High School won a 2012 E
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2012 Sublette County 4-H County Archery Shoot results (June 8, 2012)
by Sublette County 4-H
The Sublette County 4-H Archery program recently held its county shooting match at the Pinedale Ice Arena on May 30 and 31st. The archery program has over 60 youth members this year and is coached by volunteers Mark and Roxanne Kroeger in Pinedale and Darren
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Bridger-Teton and partners improve Wyoming Range trail (June 8, 2012)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
BIG PINEY - The Bridger-Teton National Forest has improved trail conditions and recreation use near South Piney Road, west of Big Piney, Wyoming, thanks to a generous donation from Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Corporation.
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5 to 3 lawsuit dismissed (June 8, 2012)
Only one county commissioner seat open for upcoming
by Pinedale Online!
District Court Judge Dennis Sanderson dismissed the Petition for Writ of Review filed by Paul Rock and Ernie Kawa in the Ninth Judicial District in Sublette County. The lawsuit sought to have the court rule the May 8, 2012 Special Election illegal. The result
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Fundraising BBQ for Hannah Hunter June 16 (June 8, 2012)
Hannah Hunter, from Big Piney, has been accepted to receive a service dog from 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit service dog training facility in Ohio. Hannah's dog will be trained to assist her as a Seizure/Multipurpose Assistance Dog. Specifically, her dog
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Two rock climbers rescued from Ellingwood Peak (June 8, 2012)
Dramatic Tip Top Search & Rescue helicopter short haul rescue
by Jason Ray, Tip Top Search and Rescue
On Friday, June 1st, at approximately 10:30 P.M., the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a climbing party on the North Side of Ellingwood Peak in the Wind River Mountain Range.
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BLM Rock Springs protects Parting of the Ways Historic Site from mining activity (June 7, 2012)
Withdraws 40 acres of public land from mining activity for 20 years
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office published a Public Land Order today (Tuesday, June 5, 2012) in the Federal Register withdrawing 40 acres of public land from surface entry and mining for a period of 20 years to protect the Parting
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Big Piney seeks help with 4th of July celebration (June 6, 2012)
The Town of Big Piney is looking for committee members for the 4th of July celebrations. This committee would help with the planning of activities on the 4th of July. The Town of Big Piney would like to continue all 4th of July activities and expand on them as
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Pinedale Farmers Market begins June 7th (June 6, 2012)
The Pinedale Farmers Market On The Green opens Thursday, June 7th, from 4 to 7pm in its new location at the park on Pine Street across from Wells Fargo bank. Numerous new vendors have signed up. Three farm vendors are scheduled to be there, in addition to th
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Pinedale Community Clean-up Day June 9 (June 6, 2012)
Pinedale Community Clean-up Day will be held on Saturday, June 9th. The clean-up is sponsored and organized by the Town of Pinedale. Details at the American Legion Park at 8AM. Lunch from Noon to 2PM by the Pinedale Lions Club. All recycling will be available,
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Dream Big-READ! (June 6, 2012)
by Sublette County Library
Come to the Sublette County Library at 155 South Tyler in Pinedale and join in our summer reading fun. This year our theme is Dream Big-Read. Registration is underway and will continue until June 11th. Kids will earn prizes for reading any amount each week
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Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary celebration Aug. 25 (June 6, 2012)
Ducks Unlimited is celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year and invite everyone for a fun evening of great food, close friends, and exclusive DU merchandise and prizes. The big Diamond celebration event will be on Saturday, August 25th at Rendezvous Point
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Barrasso: Obamacare threatens college health plans (June 6, 2012)
Under Obamacare, students face sharply higher insurance premiums or loss of coverage
Wyoming Senator John Barrasso, an orthopedic surgeon, is asserting that college students are not being made aware how the new health care law will make it harder for many students to get health insurance through their universities. Under the President’s health
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Jim Roscoe’s candidate filing rejected due to wrong address (June 6, 2012)
Democrat for House District 22 in Wyoming
An address error in the candidate application form by House District 22 Representative, Jim Roscoe apparently has resulted in his application being rejected by the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office. Election officials say he has been rafting in the Grand Can
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Wyoming Stock Growers present awards at Cattle Industry Convention (June 6, 2012)
by Wyoming Stock Growers Association
JACKSON – The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) presented two awards last week during the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention in Jackson. JoAnn Wade was named the Outstanding Range Professional and Dr. Frank Galey was honored as Guardian of the Grassland
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Memorial Service for Barbara & Stuart McKinley June 16 (June 6, 2012)
A memorial service for Barbara and Stuart McKinley will be held on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, 524 W. Pine St., in Pinedale. A lunch reception will be at Rendezvous Pointe following the church memorial service.
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Venus to pass across sun June 5th and 6th (June 4, 2012)
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN TO VIEW THIS EVENT!
Sky watchers will have a rare opportunity to see the planet Venus move in front of the sun June 5th-6th. The upcoming transit by Venus will last for about 6½ hours and can be seen from more than half of Earth's surface. However, the disk of Venus is tiny compa
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Catfish Fry June 16 (June 4, 2012)
The Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Catfish Fry on Saturday, June 16th. The feast starts at 11:00AM at the fire station in Marbleton. Meal by donation. Great for all ages - bring the family!
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Greys River Black Bear hunt areas close (June 4, 2012)
Quotas reached for spring bear hunting
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Black bear hunters are alerted that Black Bear Hunt Areas 14, 15, 16, 17, and 30 within the Greys River Bear Management Unit closed to spring hunting on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
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Doodles on display at the New York Public Library (June 4, 2012)
Doodle 4 Google 2012 awards presentation
by Bonnie Chambers
On May 15th, Elizabeth Chambers, traveled to New York City with her brother, Oliver, and Mom to attend the Doodle 4 Google 2012 awards presentation.
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Take steps to avoid mosquitoes and West Nile virus (June 3, 2012)
by Wyoming Department of Health
Despite low numbers of reported cases in Wyoming over the last few years, a Wyoming Department of Health representative is reminding residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus as warmer weather arrives across the state.
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FEMA National Flood Insurance program reauthorized for 60 days (June 3, 2012)
by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress passed and the President signed legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for an additional 60 days, assuring FEMA has the legal authority to continue to sell, renew or modify flood insurance policies until July 31
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Workforce Services launches new website (June 3, 2012)
Highlights renewable energy job training opportunities
by Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has launched a new website featuring a variety of training opportunities available to Wyoming residents in renewable energy and energy efficient industries. The website address is: http://wyowdc.org/eeto/
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8 vie for Sublette County Commission seat (June 3, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
As of June 1, 2012, the deadline for filing for candidacy for Sublette County positions, eight people had filed for Sublette County Commissioner. Seven filed as Republicans and one as a Democrat.
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Wildlife at the CCC Ponds (June 3, 2012)
Photos by Fred Pflughoft
Fred Pflughoft was out Saturday morning at CCC Ponds and saw this Mom moose with twins come out of the willows for about five minutes. "Then I watched as the incredible storm front came crashing in to Sublette County."
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Idaho wolf controversy (June 1, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves have killed at least a dozen head of sheep on an Idaho ranch in recent days. The ranch is the Flat Top Ranch, which also has a 1,100-acre conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy, including the restriction on lethal predator control within t
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Sublette County High School Rodeo June 2 & 3 (June 1, 2012)
The Sublette County High School Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3rd at the Sublette County Fairgrounds near Big Piney. Events start at 9AM on Saturday and 8AM on Sunday. Public is welcome. There is no admission charge. There will be barrel r
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