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Pinedale Online News - July 2012

(19 pictures) MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship Photo Gallery (July 31, 2012)
Sublette County Fair
M.E.S.A. Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. is a non-profit program aimed at providing equine-related therapy activities to individuals with disabilities within Sublette County, Wyoming. The mission of M.E.S.A. is to promote self-esteem, self-confidence, physica ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Senior Housing Public Meeting August 2 (July 31, 2012)
There will be a public meeting to discuss Sublette County Senior Housing on Thursday, August 2nd at 6:30PM at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Center Free Community Picnic August 3 (July 31, 2012)
Sublette Center will host their annual Free Community Picnic on Friday, August 3rd from 11AM to 1PM on the West Lawn on Bridger Avenue in Pinedale. There will be food, fun, 50/50 drawing, and music by Miss "V" the Gypsy Cowbelle. Donations to the Sublette Ce ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – July 31, 2012 (July 31, 2012)
Clowning around ... FULL STORY
Bear sightings in campgrounds near Kemmerer (July 30, 2012)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is cautioning visitors to the area to be aware that bears are frequenting the area. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Slide Lake (July 30, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell hiked to Slide Lake in the northern Wind River Range on Sunday, July 29th. "Beautiful day, and always a wonderful hike with a great variety of alpine scenery." Click on this link for photos from his outing: Hike To Slide Lake-Sunday, July 28, 2012 ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Bull moose (July 30, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell encountered these two massive bull moose on a hike recently – he won’t say where. Click on this link for more photos: Moose photo album. ... FULL STORY
Grizzly Bear relocated from Upper Green (July 30, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapped and relocated an adult female grizzly bear on July 29, 2012. ... FULL STORY
Our Lady of Peace Annual Colorado Peach Sale August 7 (July 30, 2012)
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church will hold their annual Colorado Peach Sale on Tuesday, August 7. They will be at Our Lady of Peace in Pinedale at 8:30AM and at the Marbleton Firehall at 10:30AM. Cost is $25.00 per box. Proceeds benefit the Youth of the Par ... FULL STORY
(18 pictures) Team Roping Photo Gallery (July 30, 2012)
Sublette County Fair
The 4-H/Junior Team Roping and Open Jackpot/Team Roping were held on Sunday morning, July 22, 2012 as part of the Sublette County Fair. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – July 27, 2012 (July 30, 2012)
Squeeeeeeeeee ... FULL STORY
Annual Sailing Regatta on Fremont Lake August 11 & 12 (July 30, 2012)
The annual Pinedale Boat Club Sailing Regatta on Fremont Lake will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 & 1th. There will be races on Saturday and Sunday. Call Lakeside Lodge for more info 877-755-5253. ... FULL STORY
SAFV Art Auction August 17 (July 30, 2012)
The 9th Annual SAFV Art Auction will be held on Friday, August 17th at 5:30PM at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. All proceeds benefit for Sublette County Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force to help those affected by domestic violence, sexual ... FULL STORY
(19 pictures) 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (July 29, 2012)
Sublette County Fair
The 2nd Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held on Saturday, July 21st at the Big Piney Rec Center parking lot in Big Piney. It was sponsored by the Bi Piney Booster Club. It was open to teams 4th grade to adult. ... FULL STORY
Looking for love in Cali: fail (July 29, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
An Oregon wolf that has roamed into California has not found a mate. Meanwhile, some residents of California are expressing opposition to putting wolves on the state's list of endangered species. ... FULL STORY
Minnesota wolves roam military training ground (July 29, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Some wolf packs in Minnesota now inhabit Camp Ripley, an active military training area. Read an article about it by clicking on the link below. ... FULL STORY
Wolf control continues in Sublette County (July 29, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal wildlife officials are continuing efforts to control wolf packs that are preying on domestic livestock in Sublette County this summer. There are two main packs targeted: Green River and Prospect Mountain. ... FULL STORY
(59 pictures) Pig Wrestling and Greased Pig Contest (July 27, 2012)
Sublette County Fair
The Greased Pig and Pig Wrestling events were held on Sunday, July 22nd at the Buss Fear Memorial Rodeo Arena. Livestock contractor was Double D Livestock LLC out of Greybull, Wyoming. Announcer for the event was Gary Nash, Gary Nash Auction Service, out of Wo ... FULL STORY
Fire near Hoback Ranches quickly doused (July 27, 2012)
A small fire occurred near Hoback Ranches early on Friday, July 27th. The Sled Fire was located about 1-1/2 miles north of Hoback Ranches. Bridger-Teton National Forest fire crews were able to get control of it and keep it from growing more than about an acre ... FULL STORY
Graveside funeral service for Ralph C. ‘Ted’ Hiner July 30th (July 27, 2012)
by Covill Funeral Home
A graveside funeral service for Ralph C. "Ted" Hiner of Marbleton will be held Monday July 30th at 2:00 P.M. at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. A gathering of friends and family will follow the services at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Cen ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Aquatic Center upcoming events (July 27, 2012)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center invites everyone to these upcoming events. ... FULL STORY
USDA discourages its employees from eating beef (July 27, 2012)
Encourages vegetarian diet; says beef and dairy production and consumption hurts environment and human health
by Senate Western Caucus media release
WASHINGTON, DC— Today (Thursday, July 26), Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Members wrote U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USD ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale hosts public meeting to discuss water meters (July 27, 2012)
by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM Radio
Approximately 30 people attended a meeting Thursday night in the Lovatt Room of the Public Library in Pinedale, to learn more about Pinedale's efforts to bring water meters to a town which for decades has never used water meters to measure how much water any g ... FULL STORY
(39 pictures) Demolition Derby Photo Gallery (July 25, 2012)
Photos by Tara Bolgiano, Blushing Crow Photography
The 4th annual Big Piney /Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department Demolition Derby was held on Saturday, July 21st at the Buss Fear Memorial Rodeo Arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds, kicking off the 2012 Sublette County Fair. This was a Jackpot Demolition De ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Sublette County Firefighter Fundraiser Golf Tournament (July 25, 2012)
The Sublette County Firefighter Fundraiser Golf Tournament 4-player scramble was held on Saturday, July 21st at Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Music in the Park August 3rd (July 25, 2012)
Patti Fiasco, Miller Sisters conclude summer series
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present its annual Music in the Park on Friday, August 3 at 6 p.m. in the American Legion Park in Pinedale (free admission). ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Sublette County Fair 4-H Robotics Challenge - Photo Gallery (July 24, 2012)
Photos by Tara Bolgiano, Blushing Crow Photography
The 4th Annual Robotics Challenge was held on Saturday, July 21st in the Commercial Building at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. The challenge is open to any youth age 8 to 18. This event is sponsored by Encana and Shell. ... FULL STORY
(21 pictures) Rocketry Contest – Photo Gallery (July 24, 2012)
Sublette County Fair
The Sublette County 4-H Aerospace Rocketry Contest was held on Saturday morning, July 21st at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. The Sublette County 4-H Aerospace members worked all year to design rockets for the state contest held at the Wyoming 4-H Showcase ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – July 24, 2012 (July 24, 2012)
Mutton buster ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Range fisheries public meeting July 31 (July 24, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Fish biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be holding a public informational meeting to discuss Wyoming Range trout populations and future management of Colorado River cutthroat trout in the upper Green River basin. The meeting will be held ... FULL STORY
Superintendent’s Blog: High Stakes Testing and the Death of the Renaissance Man (July 24, 2012)
Sublette County School District #1 Superintendent, Jay Harnack, has posted a new posting on his school blog. This entry, entitled "High Stakes Testing and the Death of the Renaissance Man" focuses on the need to create an educational environment where time for ... FULL STORY
Judge dismisses Complaint for Declaratory Judgment (July 24, 2012)
In 5 to 3 Commissioner lawsuit against Sublette County
by Pinedale Online!
District Court Judge Dennis Sanderson ruled in favor of Sublette County Clerk, Mary Lankford, and dismissed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment by Paul Rock, Dari Quirk, and Ernie Kawa requesting the court issue a proclamation that there be two additional cou ... FULL STORY
Delays expected on Greys River Road through August 2 (July 24, 2012)
by Bridger–Teton National Forest
The Bridger–Teton National Forest will be applying magnesium chloride for dust abatement on the Grey’s River Road during the week of July 30 through August 2, 2012. ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fire Fact Sheet for Tuesday, July 24, 2012 (July 24, 2012)
87% Contained, closures lifted
Status: The Fontenelle Fire began on June 24, 2012 and is located approximately 18 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming, mainly in the Bridger-Teton National Forest and BLM High Desert District with some state and private lands affected. The cause of the fire rem ... FULL STORY
Applications being accepted for SCSD#9 Board of Trustees (July 24, 2012)
Sublette County School District #9 Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from individuals who would like to be considered for appointment to the Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kurt Meeks. The appointment would begin at the A ... FULL STORY
(33 pictures) Sublette County Fair Rodeo - Photo Gallery (July 23, 2012)
Photos by Tara Bolgiano
The Sublette County Fair Rodeo kicked off the 2012 Sublette County Fair on Friday, July 20th in the Bus Fear Memorial Arena at the Sublette County Fairgrounds near Big Piney. This year’s events included bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, ranch bronc, team d ... FULL STORY
Leftover big game licenses go fast (July 23, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
If you were one of the hunters who accessed the Game and Fish website shortly after 8 a.m. on July 10 or 17 to get a leftover license and found that the area you wanted was gone, you weren’t alone. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Game and Fish offering Game Warden Exam across Wyoming in August (July 23, 2012)
In Pinedale on August 18th
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering its game warden exam at nine locations across Wyoming in August. ... FULL STORY
Bondurant Fire Station Open House August 19 (July 23, 2012)
You've seen what they can do - for example, battle the Middle Piney Creek Fire. Now find out HOW they do it. Visit the Bondurant Fire Department Open House on Sunday, August 19th beginning at 12:00 noon. Information, food, fun facts, photo ops. For more infor ... FULL STORY
Bondurant Heritage Days 2012 August 11 (July 23, 2012)
The annual Bondurant community Heritage Days celebration will be held on Saturday, August 11 at St. Hubert the Hunter Church from 9AM to 3PM. The event features a community-wide rummage sale, BCC Benefit Raffle, bake sale and cookout. This year will feature th ... FULL STORY
Grazing on Small Acreage talk in Bondurant July 25 (July 23, 2012)
UW Extension Educators Hudson Hill and Bridger Feuz will demonstrate how landowners can estimate and increase the yield of their property. The information applies to properties from 2 to 50+ acres; for horses, cattle, sheep, goats. Wednesday, beginning at 6: ... FULL STORY
Bondurant Barn Dance July 28 (July 23, 2012)
Everyone is invited to come kick up your heels at the second annual Barn Dance in Bondurant on Saturday, July 28 at the Heart-2-Heart ranch. The event will feature live music for dancing, line dance instruction, and a silent auction of art of jewelry. A light ... FULL STORY
Montana trappers sign up for wolf trapping classes (July 23, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Would-be wolf trappers have signed up for a certification class required before they can commence their activity. More than 300 prospective trappers signed up in the first 48 hours. ... FULL STORY
Montana extends wolf hunting season (July 23, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
National Public Radio has created a piece on Montana extending its wolf hunting season. The report notes that the state's wolf population objective is 450, but as of January 2012, there were at least 650 wolves in the state. ... FULL STORY
Wisconsin deals with wolf depredations on dogs (July 23, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues to deal with wolf depredations on dogs, with two Plott hounds in an active hunt killed earlier this month, and then a pet beagle injured last week. The state wildlife agency has mapped wolf/dog conflict z ... FULL STORY
Sublette County declared disaster area (July 23, 2012)
USDA widens drought disaster areas
by USDA press release
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack designated 39 additional counties in eight states as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat. During the 2012 crop year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has design ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Smith honored as Employee of the Year (July 23, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Scott Smith, Pinedale wildlife management coordinator for Wyoming Game and Fish Department, has been recognized as the Wildlife Division’s employee of the year. Smith was recently honored at the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting Lander. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Bald eagle (July 23, 2012)
Sally Donahue took these photos of a bald eagle near Soda Lake on Saturday, July 21st. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – July 20, 2012 (July 22, 2012)
On the cover of the Rolling Stone ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Groundwater monitoring in Pinedale (July 21, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
EarthCore Drilling out of Salt Lake City, Utah is working in Pinedale drilling water monitoring wells as part of a ground water monitoring project retesting areas that historically had ground-water contamination from leakage from underground fuel tanks. Stante ... FULL STORY
(10 pictures) Shakespeare in the Park (July 20, 2012)
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented the annual Shakespeare in the Park on Thursday, July 19 with the visiting Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company performing the classic Shakespearean tragedy "King Lear." Close to 125 people showed up the free event, now ... FULL STORY
(26 pictures) Town of Pinedale gives public tour of water and sewer treatment facilities (July 20, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale gave the public a tour of their water and sewer treatment facilities on Thursday, July 19th. The open house and tour was to familiarize the public with the Town’s facilities and answer questions ahead of the public meeting next week to di ... FULL STORY
Another Upper Green Grizzly Bear relocated (July 20, 2012)
2nd bear in two weeks removed from Upper Green area
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapped and relocated an adult male grizzly bear on July 17, 2012. ... FULL STORY
Flag half staff notice – In honor of Colorado shooting victims (July 20, 2012)
by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead’s office
Governor Matt Mead, in accordance with President Obama’s Proclamation, has ordered that both the State of Wyoming and United States flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset July 20 through July 25, 2012, to honor the victims in Colorado. ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Neil McMurry (July 20, 2012)
Neil McMurry passed away on Thursday, July 19th in Casper, Wyoming. He was 88. ... FULL STORY
Hockey Gear Swap July 30th (July 18, 2012)
The Pinedale Hockey Association will be hosting a gear swap on Monday, July 30th at the Pinedale Library in the Lovatt room from 5-7pm. If you would like to bring items to sell, donate or trade you can bring equipment at 4pm on the 30th at the Lovatt Room. If ... FULL STORY
BLM annual planning meeting with gas operators August 9th (July 18, 2012)
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 at 9 a.m., on Thursday, August 9, in the PFO Rendezvous Room at 1625 W. Pine St., Pined ... FULL STORY
(44 pictures) 2012 Green River Rendezvous - Photo Gallery (July 17, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The 2012 Green River Rendezvous was held July 12-14th in Pinedale. The four-day event is the highlight for Pinedale each summer, bringing people from all over the world for the first time and as a reunion of old friends year after year, just as was done in th ... FULL STORY
Rural Health Care District Special Meeting July 18 (July 17, 2012)
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Sublette County Rural Health Care District will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 8:00PM in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale. The purpose is for their Final Budget Hearing. Th ... FULL STORY
Daniel Old Timers' Community Picnic July 22 (July 17, 2012)
The Daniel Old Timers' Community Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 22 at the Daniel Community Center Historic Schoolhouse. Everyone welcome. Meat and drinks provided. Bring a dessert or salad. Everyone is invited to sing and strum along to old time tunes. Di ... FULL STORY
Joel Bousman nominated for Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame (July 17, 2012)
The Wyoming County Commissioners Association and the Wyoming Stock Growers jointly nominated Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman for the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. Bousman was selected as one of two 2012 recipients of this prestigious honor. The n ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – July 17, 2012 (July 17, 2012)
Green River Rendezvous Pageant ... FULL STORY
Planned Encana USA developments in Wyoming (July 17, 2012)
Editor's Note: Below is information Encana USA released on July 17th about their plans for natural gas developments in Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
$50 million power rate hike approved (July 17, 2012)
For Wyoming customers of Rocky Mountain Power
The Casper Star-Tribune posted a story about the Wyoming Public Service Commission giving approval for a $50 million rate increase by Rocky Mountain Power to Wyoming customers over the next two years. Click on this link for the full story: Wyoming Public Ser ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Wyoming Game & Fish honors two Pinedale employees (July 17, 2012)
Receive recognition by their peers
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Two Pinedale Game and Fish employees, Des Brunette and Jill Randall, have been honored for their exemplary work and accomplishments by each being awarded the "Peer Recognition Award" for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Pinedale Region. ... FULL STORY
Summer Fishing Report (July 17, 2012)
Moderation of stream flows, bug hatches activated
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
We are starting to see moderation of flows in the many great streams we have in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
PFAC presents Shakespeare in the Park July 19 (July 17, 2012)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the annual "Shakespeare in the Park" on Thursday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the American Legion Park (free). ... FULL STORY
Fire restrictions lifted for Yellowstone National Park (July 17, 2012)
Welcome rains help crews contain Blacktail Fire
by Yellowstone National Park
Recent rainfall received over most of Yellowstone National Park has increased fuel moistures to the point that the prohibition on open campfires has been lifted. ... FULL STORY
Dig It! – Thank You (July 16, 2012)
Sage and Snow Garden Club July newsletter
by Sage and Snow Garden Club
Dear Gardeners, ... FULL STORY
Barrasso: IRS hires thousands to enforce Obamacare tax on Americans (July 16, 2012)
by Wyoming Senator John Barrasso
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that the individual mandate in the President’s health care law is a tax. The decision makes it clear that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will now play an unprecedented role in America’s health care system. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming not alone in abandoned mine land trust fund loss (July 16, 2012)
Congressional delegation uncovers new information in effort to restore funds
by Wyoming Delegation
Washington, D.C. – Although Wyoming is taking the biggest financial hit from a recent Congressional raid on the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) trust fund, more than 20 other states are likely to lose money, according to Wyoming’s Congressional delegation. ... FULL STORY
Half Moon Lake Lodge & Resort to be sold via auction on August 29, 2012 (July 16, 2012)
Half Moon Lake Lodge & Resort will be sold by auction on Wednesday, August 29th by AmeriBid, a company that provides auction services for asset disposition. Half Moon Lake Lodge & Resort is located about 10 miles from Pinedale on the shore of Half Moon Lake. I ... FULL STORY
Air Quality Citizens Advisory Task Force meeting July 18 (July 16, 2012)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host the sixth Upper Green River Basin Air Quality Citizens Advisory Task Force meeting. ... FULL STORY
Drought conditions continue to intensify (July 16, 2012)
by National Weather Service - Riverton Wyoming
Wyoming had the driest June on record. Drought conditions continue to intensify over most of west and central Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
NWS looking for volunteer weather observers (July 16, 2012)
by National Weather Service - Riverton, Wyoming office
The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Riverton is looking for volunteers to record once daily weather observations in Big Piney, Cora, and LaBarge. Current weather observers are retiring and the NWS hopes to find new observers to help continue the long ... FULL STORY
Meet the Candidate, Kay Malkowski July 30 & 31 (July 16, 2012)
Kay Malkowski, candidate for Sublette County Commissioner, will be hosting two Meet the Candidate sessions. The first will be on Monday, July 30 at the Big Piney Library between 5:30 - 8:00PM. The second session will be on Tuesday, July 31 in the Lovatt Room ... FULL STORY
National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs July 15-21 (July 15, 2012)
The National High School Rodeo Finals are set for July 15 - 21 at the County Events Complex north of Rock Springs. Over 1,500+ contestants, their families, and spectators and visitors are expected to attend. ... FULL STORY
Missing climber found deceased in Grand Teton National Park (July 15, 2012)
Eric Tietze killed in climbing fall
by Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park rangers located the body of Eric Tietze, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah about 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, after a daylong search of the central Teton peaks by ground and air. Tietze and three climbing partners were attempting to complete ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fire - July 15, 2012 (July 15, 2012)
by Fontenelle Fire management team
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Sunday, July 15, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners agenda – July 17, 2012 (July 15, 2012)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
Sublette Board of County Commissioners ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – July 13, 2012 (July 13, 2012)
Voulez-vous Rendezvous? ... FULL STORY
MT wolf hunt draws 6,500 comments (July 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit
The Helena Independent Record reports that Montana wildlife officials have received more than 6,500 comments on the state's proposed wolf hunting and trapping seasons. ... FULL STORY
Idaho wolf hunt ongoing (July 11, 2012)
by Idaho Fish & Game news release
The 2011-2012 wolf hunting seasons ended June 30; the 2012-2013 season opened July 1 on private land only in the Panhandle wolf management zone. ... FULL STORY
Uptick of lethal removal of wolves in MT (July 11, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Billings Gazette reports that Montana officials have seen an uptick in lethal removal of wolves in that state. Federal wildlife officials have killed 45 wolves in Montana in response to livestock depredations. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Washington has new wolf pack (July 11, 2012)
Another attack on sheep
by Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed another wolf pack and a wolf attack on sheep in northeast Washington. ... FULL STORY
Residents invited to tour Town's facilities (July 11, 2012)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale will host an open house on Thursday, July 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm starting at the Pinedale Town Hall. This guided tour of the Town's facilities will precede the second public workshop to discuss water meters on July 26th. ... FULL STORY
Fires banned on Game and Fish Commission owned and administered lands (July 11, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
With the severe drought conditions, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is banning open fires on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands. This includes all Wildlife Habitat Management Areas and Public Access Areas in the Jackson, Pinedale, a ... FULL STORY
Upper Green Grizzly Bear relocated to Cody area (July 11, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department trapped and relocated an adult female grizzly bear on Sunday, July 8, 2012. ... FULL STORY
Additional parking areas available for Rendezvous Days (July 11, 2012)
Old Town Shop lot and new lot behind Patio Grill
The Town of Pinedale is making two lots available for additional parking downtown for Rendezvous Days. ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fire - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (July 11, 2012)
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 6:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – July 9, 2012 (July 9, 2012)
July Fourth Hoedown ... FULL STORY
EMS Rendezvous Taxi available July 12-14 (July 9, 2012)
Sublette County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is again offering their EMS Rendezvous Taxi during Green River Rendezvous Days in Pinedale. The taxi is by donation only – all proceeds go to support the local EMS for scholarship programs and community enrichm ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fire update – July 8, 2012 (July 8, 2012)
63,937 acres, 55% contained, Public meeting in Big Piney July 9th
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Sunday, July 8, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – July 6, 2012 (July 6, 2012)
Sublette County Boom ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Sunday hike to Big Sandy Lake-July 8, 2012 (July 8, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell hiked to Big Sandy Lake in the southern Wind River Mountains on Sunday, July 8th. "It was incredibly busy on the main trail as I am certain I saw over 100 people coming and going. There was little evidence of rain either as the trail is dust powder. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Hike to Shoal Falls (July 8, 2012)
Photos by Fred Pflughoft
Fred Pflughoft and Ric Samulski hiked to Shoal Falls several weeks ago and had such a great hike they decided to go back, and on Monday, July 2nd they went again and took their wives with them. ... FULL STORY
Game and Fish to discuss New Fork and Green River fisheries July 9 (July 8, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
People in northwest Wyoming will have a chance to hear about the fisheries in the Green and New Fork rivers near Pinedale at an upcoming informational meeting. The meeting will be held Monday, July 9, at the Pinedale Game and Fish office, starting at 6 p.m. ... FULL STORY
Congressional field representatives in Sublette County July 12 (July 7, 2012)
Field Representatives for Senator Mike Enzi, Senator John Barrasso and Congressman Cynthia Lummis are scheduled to hold ‘Office Hours’ in Sublette County on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the following times: ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Fontenelle Fire update – Saturday, July 7, 2012 (July 7, 2012)
59,346 acres, 45% contained, more public meetings scheduled, some cattle allowed to return to portions of fire area
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
Do nonresident youth need fishing licenses? (July 7, 2012)
Ask the Game and Fish
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Answer: It depends on the age and situation of the nonresident youth. Nonresidents under 14 do not need a fishing license if they are with an adult who has a license and the fish they catch are included in the adult’s limit. If nonresident youth want to catc ... FULL STORY
Leftover Elk, Deer, and Antelope Licenses go on sale July 10 (July 7, 2012)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Hunters who missed the application periods to get into the drawings for elk, deer, and antelope licenses could still have an opportunity to hunt this fall by picking up licenses that were undersubscribed in the initial drawings. ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers kids’ Day Camps (July 7, 2012)
Adventures this summer
Sublette BOCES is offering great adventures this summer through its Day Camps for kids. Activities include hiking, swimming and travel ... FULL STORY
Free preservation workshop July 11 (July 7, 2012)
Offered by the Bondurant Community Club
In its quest to preserve old and fragile photographs and records from its nearby ranches, schools, landscapes, landmarks and local homesteaders, the Bondurant Community Club (BCC) went right to the top for assistance. ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale issues decision on Longshot Gas Well (July 7, 2012)
No Significant Impact
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office (PFO) has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and decision record (DR) for an environmental assessment (EA) of a natural gas well proposed to be drilled near Miller Mountain, about 14 miles west ... FULL STORY
(15 pictures) Soundcheck (July 4, 2012)
Mini-Music Fest in Pinedale
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presented the 5th annual Soundcheck Mini-Music Fest in American Legion Park in Pinedale on Saturday, June 30th. Close to 600 folks from in-town and out-of town showed up for the free event which featured openers Loves It! from Au ... FULL STORY
(22 pictures) Chuckwagon Days Photo Gallery (July 4, 2012)
by Clint Gilchrist
Chuckwagon Days are always held over the 4th of July in Big Piney and Marbleton. The celebration includes an early-morning walk/run, a parade down main street in Big Piney, a free BBQ cookout, a Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo for youngsters up to age 12, rodeo, street da ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – July 3, 2012 (July 4, 2012)
Fontenelle Fire ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale 4th of July celebration (July 4, 2012)
The Town of Pinedale invites everyone to a free Town picnic at the American Legion Park on Wednesday, July 4th. The Town is celebrating their 100th year since incorporation. The celebration will be from 3:30PM to 7PM. Free BBQ brisket starts at 3:30PM. Music b ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The Jim Latta For County Commissioner campaign unveils website (July 4, 2012)
by Jim Latta for County Commissioner Campaign media release
The Jim Latta for County Commissioner Campaign is pleased to announce that their website (www.JimLattaforCommissioner.com) is up and running. Latta encourages Sublette County voters to visit the site to learn more about his platform, his background, and his ... FULL STORY
Sublette County issues fire ban (July 3, 2012)
No firework; restrictions on open fires
On July 3rd, the Sublette County Commissioners passed a resolution to ban open fires and incendiary devices indefinitely in the county due to the extreme fire danger. The resolution took effect on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 2:15 p.m to ban open burning of fire ... FULL STORY
2012 Environmental Stewardship tour at Sommers' Ranch July 12 (July 3, 2012)
by Wyoming Stock Growers Association
The annual Environmental Stewardship Tour, hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and Wyoming Department of Agriculture, will be held at Sommers’ Ranch, near Pinedale, Thursday July 12, beginning at 9a.m. ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous Daze 3on3 Basketball Tournament July 13 & 14 (July 3, 2012)
Registration closes July 11th
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center and WLC Engineering will be co-hosting the 3rd Annual Rendezvous Daze outdoor, street court style 3on3 basketball tournament, on the Friday & Saturday of the Green River Rendezvous Days; July 13th & 14th, 2012. ... FULL STORY
Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period for proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule (July 3, 2012)
Deadline extended to Sept. 10, 2012
by Bureau of Land Management
In order to facilitate greater input from the public and key stakeholders, including industry and public health groups, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is extending the public comment period for a proposed rule to require companies to pub ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous at the Library’s Book Sale July 12-14 (July 3, 2012)
Sneak Peak Preview on July 11
by Sublette County Library – Pinedale Branch
You won't know what possibilities await, until you rendezvous at the annual Friends of the Sublette County Library's Sneak Peak Preview Party to be held in the new addition on Wednesday, July 11th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at 155 S Tyler Ave. The $5.00 admission fe ... FULL STORY
Bear Cub Fire discovered in the Teton Wilderness (July 3, 2012)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
MORAN, WYOMING – The 300-acre Bear Cub Fire was discovered around 3:00 in the afternoon on July 3, approximately 27-miles east of Moran, Wyoming in Fremont County. ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale issues fire restrictions in Sublette County (July 3, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
Effective Tuesday, July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue fire restrictions for all public lands administered by the Pinedale Field Office in Sublette County, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Public warned of telephone extortion scam (July 3, 2012)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and DCI
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING - The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation’s Southwest Enforcement Team today (Tuesday, July 3) issued a warning about con artists posing as federal drug agents in an international telephone extort ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale 4th of July fireworks still a ‘Go’ (July 3, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Town of Pinedale 4th of July fireworks still a ‘Go’ ... FULL STORY
Chuckwagon Chug 5K & 10K Walk/Run cancelled (July 3, 2012)
Due to smoke - Rescheduled for August 18th
PUBLIC NOTICE: Due to the fire and smoke conditions, the Big Piney Booster club would like to announce the Chuckwagon Chug, part of the Big Piney/Marbleton Chuckwagon Days festivities scheduled for the 4th of July, has been postponed until August 18, 2012, Pl ... FULL STORY
Fireworks restrictions in effect (July 3, 2012)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, visitors and local residents alike are reminded that fireworks are not permitted in Grand Teton National Park, on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, or in Teton County. It is critical that everyone comply with this re ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fact Sheet – evening update July 2, 2012 (July 2, 2012)
52,386 acres, 8% contained, no structures lost to date
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ... FULL STORY
Chuckwagon Days July 3 & 4 in Big Piney (July 2, 2012)
Tuesday, July 3rd: ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners meeting agenda – July 3, 2012 (July 2, 2012)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
New passing law for two-lane roads now in effect (July 2, 2012)
Drivers may exceed speed limit by up to 10 mph to pass slow moving vehicle
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
A new law that allows drivers to exceed the speed limit by up to 10 mph to pass a vehicle traveling under the speed limit on some two-lane roads in Wyoming is now in effect. ... FULL STORY
Officials hold Fontenelle Fire public meeting (July 2, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Fire officials held two public meetings on Monday, July 2nd to give updates on the status of the Fontenelle Fire. The first meeting was held at 5:00PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. About fifty people attended. The second meeting was held at 7:30 ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fact Sheet - Monday, July 2, 2012 (July 2, 2012)
47,478 acres, 5% contained, public meetings scheduled for Pinedale & Big Piney
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Monday, July 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) 4-H County Muzzleloading shoot (July 2, 2012)
The 4-H County Muzzleloading shoot was held on Friday, June 29th. The program is through the University of Wyoming Extension/Sublette County office. Group Leader is Jim Johnson. ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fire public meetings July 2nd (July 2, 2012)
Public meetings will be held in Pinedale and Marbleton on Monday, July 2nd, regarding the Fontenelle fire. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Wolves killing calves in Upper Green (July 2, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that wolves have been killing calves in the Upper Green River region of Sublette County in the last week. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) 4-H Car Wash a success in Bondurant (July 2, 2012)
North Star Feeders 4-H Club
by Ranae Pape, Sublette County Extension Office
North Star Feeders 4-H Club hosted a car wash Saturday, June 30th in Bondurant at the Branding Iron Restaurant. The day was beautiful for residents and passer-bys who enjoyed getting their cars scrubbed. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Jump/rain dance (July 2, 2012)
"I snapped this picture of the kids out for an evening jump/rain dance with the smoke plume in the background." Photo taken July 1st just south of Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Partial Fire Restrictions in effect for Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest (July 1, 2012)
by Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest joint release
Based upon a current fire danger rating of High and regional fire conditions, Teton Interagency fire managers announced partial fire restrictions will begin on Sunday, July 1, 2012 for Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Teton Coun ... FULL STORY
BLM issues Fire Restrictions (July 1, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
Effective Sunday, July 1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will issue fire restrictions for all public lands administered by the Kemmerer and Pinedale field offices in Lincoln County. Fire restrictions for the entire Bridger-Teton National Forest will also ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fontenelle Fire update – Sunday night, July 1, 2012 (July 1, 2012)
47,478 acres, 5% contained, fire backburn diverts fire around Middle Piney summer homes, community meetings planned for July 2nd
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Sunday, at 10:00 p.m. ... FULL STORY
2012 Sublette County Pathway Master Plan update underway (July 1, 2012)
Seeking public comment
by WLC Engineering
WLC Engineering, Surveying & Planning, in conjunction with the Sublette County Recreation Board, is in the process of updating the County's Pathway Master Plan and would like your input. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) View from Wyoming Peak (July 1, 2012)
Fontenelle Fire photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell took on the challenge of the grueling hike to the top of Wyoming Peak in the Wyoming Range on Saturday. He accessed it from the Greys River side to get a mountain-top view from the west of the Fontenelle Fire. ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Fontenelle Fact Sheet - Sunday, July 1, 2012 (July 1, 2012)
45,009 acres, 5% contained, community meetings planned for July 2 in Marbleton and Pinedale
by Great Basin IMT Team 5
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – June 29, 2012 (July 1, 2012)
Fontenelle Fire burning on the Bridger-Teton ... FULL STORY
Fontenelle Fact Sheet for Saturday, June 30, 2012 – 45,009 acres (July 1, 2012)
Evening update, 10:00 p.m.
by Fontenelle Fire management team
Status: The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, BLM High Desert District and State/Private Lands approximately 17 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming. The fire began on June 24, 2012. The fire is currently 45,009 acres and burning i ... FULL STORY

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