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D.A.R.E program wraps up for local K-4 school children (February 28, 2013)
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
This month wraps up the final D.A.R.E. safety lesson offered to the K-4th graders of our county. This month, Deputy Katherine Peterson will discuss safety rules that kids can follow, such as: always wearing a seatbelt while riding in a car, crossing at crosswa
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Full Moon (February 27, 2013)
Dave Bell posted more photos from his recent outings. Click on this link to see his photo galleries of scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery
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Schedule for MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship (February 27, 2013)
Below are spring events for MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship. 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
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Daniel Community Center events (February 27, 2013)
Below is a list of the 2013 schedule of events for the Daniel Community Center. All events take place at the Daniel Community Center's 1920 Schoolhouse, 18 Schoolhouse Lane in Daniel, Wyoming. For more information about any of these events, please contact Be
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Conservation Stamp art contest entries due March 15 (February 27, 2013)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The deadline for artists to submit entries for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Conservation Stamp Art Competition, is less than a month away. Artwork must be postmarked or received in the Cheyenne office by March 15.
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Mercury spill at Big Piney High School (February 27, 2013)
Causes hazardous material spill response from Emergency Management
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
At 12:20 p.m. Wednesday February 27th the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a hazardous material spill at the Big Piney High School. The reporting party stated that approximately six ounces of mercury had been spilled. SCSO deputies, the
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UW names new President to replace retiring Tom Buchanan (February 27, 2013)
Robert Sternberg will assume UW post July 1
The University of Wyoming announced they have selected Robert J. Sternberg, provost and senior vice president at Oklahoma State University, to be the 24th president of the University of Wyoming. He replaces President Tom Buchanan, who is retiring. The terms of
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BLM Pinedale hosts Greater Sage-Grouse public meeting March 14 (February 27, 2013)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office, in coordination with the Pinedale Anticline Project Office, will host a Greater Sage-Grouse public meeting on Thursday, March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St. in Pined
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Free children’s Easter/Spring photos March 16 (February 27, 2013)
by Farm Bureau media release
Liz Oram of Captured Photography will offer a free photo session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Farm Bureau Financial Services office in Pinedale. A free 5x7 photo will be available for pick up at Farm Bureau prior to Easter.
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Montana wolves kill hunting dog (February 27, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana mountain lion hunters witnessed a pack of wolves kill one of their hunting hounds that had treed a lion east of Hamilton. The Billings Gazette has the story.
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‘Donate A Bra’ drive helps raise awareness of human sex trafficking (February 26, 2013)
March 1 – May 31 bra drive
‘Free the Girls’ is a non-profit organization that provides job opportunities to women rescued from sex trafficking. The purpose of the ‘Donate A Bra’ drive is help raise awareness of human trafficking and help those women get a second chance with your second
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National Weather Service encourages personal preparedness (February 25, 2013)
by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service office in Riverton is proud to be promoting National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9, 2013. During this week members of the community are being asked to "Be a Force of Nature" and better prepare for severe weather threat
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Devan LaMere qualifies for Junior Olympics (February 25, 2013)
Pinedale student, Devan LaMere has qualified to compete on the Intermountain Division (IMD) team at the 2013 Western Region Championships, also known as the Junior Olympics (JO’s), to be held at Alyeska, Alaska March 19 – 23, 2013.
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Big Fish Winter Derby March 2 & 3 (February 25, 2013)
by Pinedale Online!
The Pinedale Boat Club will hold their 2013 Big Fish Winter Derby on Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd on Fremont Lake. The derby will be from 7AM to 4PM on Saturday and 7AM to 2PM on Sunday.
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NAMI Family to Family Course March 4 (February 24, 2013)
by Sublette BOCES
The NAMI Family to Family Course is a class for family members who have loved ones with a brain disorder/mental illness. Classes fill up quickly so please call us ASAP to reserve your seat!
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Game and Fish Calendar (February 24, 2013)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
February 28: Deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat licenses
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New inspection regulations for aquatic invasive species (February 24, 2013)
So far no zebra or quagga mussels have been found in Wyoming waters
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Even though boating season is still several months away there have been a few changes to the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) regulations and the inspections that are now required.
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Landowner coupons due March 1 (February 23, 2013)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
The deadline for Wyoming ranchers and farmers to send in landowner coupons from the past hunting season is March 1. The coupons and corresponding affidavit must be submitted to the local game warden or Game and Fish office.
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How preference points affect drawing odds for moose and bighorn sheep (February 23, 2013)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
"Should I apply for a moose or sheep license for this year’s drawing or is it better to just buy points and wait until I accumulate more points before applying?" Both resident and nonresident hunters ask that question numerous times each year. They are looking
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Feds agree to $380K attorney fees (February 23, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal officials and environmental groups "have engaged in good faith, confidential settlement negotiations" that have resulted in an agreement for the feds to pay the groups $380,000 to settle attorney fees.
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Game and Fish begins study to evaluate Chronic Wasting disease vaccine (February 23, 2013)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has begun a multi-year study at its Thorne-Williams Wildlife Research Unit (formerly Sybille) near Wheatland to evaluate the efficacy of a vaccine against chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease is a neurological d
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Wyoming Lottery Bill HB77 passes (February 23, 2013)
But still not a done deal
According to an update from Albert Sommers, Wyoming House District #20 Representative, the Senate passed House Bill 77, the lottery bill, in an amended form on Friday, Feb. 22. Money from the lottery earnings will go to K12 education in Wyoming.
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Feathered Friends on the Landscape workshop March 14 (February 23, 2013)
The Sublette County Conservation District in conjunction with the NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative and the Sublette County Extension Office are offering a workshop about Greater Sage-grouse. The workshop will feature guest speaker Lynn Gemlo with the US Fish and Wi
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Visitors to the New Fork (Original post February 22, 2013 | Updated February 24, 2013)
Update Sunday, Feb. 24: Thank you to everyone who sent in their identifications. The consensus appears to be that the pair are hooded mergansers and the with the brown head is likely a female Barrows Goldeneye.
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Hydrologic outlook (February 22, 2013)
Late spring/early summer 2013 Wyoming snowmelt flood potential outlook
by National Weather Service, Riverton, Wyoming
This late spring/early summer 2013 snowmelt flood potential flood outlook includes major headwater streams across Wyoming. The outlook is from May through the end of June.
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Graveside Services for Mary Agnes Sanborn Feb. 25 (February 22, 2013)
Mary Sanborn, 94, of Green River, passed away Monday, February 18th at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. She would have been 95 the next day. She was a resident of Green River and Castle Rock Nursing Home since 2005. She was born on Feb. 19, 1918 in Pinedal
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Wyoming Legislative Update – Feb. 22, 2013 (February 22, 2013)
by Representative Albert Sommers, House District 20
Hello Sublette County this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the capital. On Friday, we passed several bills out of the House, including Senate Files 29 and 86. SF29 is a bill which legalizes hitchhiking in the state of Wyoming, and simply recognizes a
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Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen meeting March 4 (February 22, 2013)
The Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen will meet at 5:30PM on Monday, March 4th at the Green River Bar in Daniel. All members, as well as anyone interested in finding out more about the organization, are encouraged to attend this meeting. For more information
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Pinedale Anticline annual BLM-Operator planning meeting held (February 21, 2013)
by Pinedale Online!
The Bureau of Land Management held their annual gas field operator planning meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21st. The meeting included presentations from the operators on their operations and projections for 2013 as well as updates on gas field electrification and
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Turtle Island Quartet performs in Pinedale (February 21, 2013)
by Tim Ruland, Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) presented the two-time Grammy Turtle Island Quartet to an awesome Tuesday-night crown on Tuesday, Feb. 19th. Audience goers were treated to world-class string arrangements of John Coltrane and Jimi Hendric tunes, among oth
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Wyoming Legislative update - Feb. 21, 2013 (February 21, 2013)
by Representative Albert Sommers, House District 20
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers coming to you from Cheyenne. On Thursday, we passed two Compressed Natural Gas bills out of the house, and those were Senate Files 23 and 52. SF23 provided a mechanism by which the state of Wyoming can provide lim
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Women’s History Month lunchtime discussion series (February 21, 2013)
by Sublette County Library
PINEDALE - March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, the Sublette County Library in Pinedale will once again be hosting a series of lunchtime discussions that focus on the role of innovative women, both young and old, in our community. This year's theme fo
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Portraits of Pastoralism project launched (February 21, 2013)
Photo art project by Cat Urbigkit of pastoralists around the globe
by USA Projects press release
Cat Urbigkit launched her first project on USA Projects this week. The first microphilanthropy site dedicated exclusively to accomplished artists working in the United States, USA Projects is a unique online community where anyone can discover original project
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YNP presents wolf hunt info (February 21, 2013)
Legal Wolf harvests near Yellowstone National Park as of 02/14/2013
by Yellowstone National Park/National Park Service
How are wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem managed?
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‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (February 21, 2013)
Conversation about teen dating violence and healthy relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. SAFV Task Force and Courageous Conversations have teamed up to present a program in Pinedale and Big Piney about healthy dating relationships.
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Presidents Weekend Snowmobiling (February 20, 2013)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell’s son was home for a few days over the long Presidents weekend so they took advantage of the great snow to get the snowmobiles out. Click here for photos from their outing in the Upper Green and southern Wyoming Range: Presidents Weekend Snowmobilin
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One Lunger Snowmobile Race (February 18, 2013)
Photos by Tara Bolgiano
Update 2/21/13: The result information given to us transposed the One Lunger Single Class first and second place winners. Correction: TYLER PIERCE AND TYLER KAMP -- were 1st. Steve Kujawa and Scott Custer -- were 2nd.
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2013 White Pine RMSHA HillClimb March 8, 9 (February 20, 2013)
(Friday, Saturday)
by White Pine Ski Resort
White Pine Ski Resort has been included in the 2013 Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) calendar. The 1,100’ rise from the base level lodge is expected to attract around 180 snowmobile racers from the Rocky Mountain region for the two-day e
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White Pine Ski Resort to host Hill Climb March 8 & 9 (February 20, 2013)
On Bridger-Teton National Forest
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The White Pine Ski Resort in Pinedale, Wyoming on the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to host the first annual White Pine Snowmobile Hill Climb on March 8-9, 2013 from 8AM to 4PM.
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Fundraising begins for a portable ultrasound for Pinedale Clinic (February 18, 2013)
by Wendy Friend, Rural Health Foundation of Sublette County
The Board of Directors for Rural Health Foundation of Sublette County (RHF) is excited to announce their first capital campaign for the Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD). It is the Mindray M7 handcarried Diagnostic ultrasound system.
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Death Notice: Jerry Buss (February 18, 2013)
Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers grew up in Kemmerer, Wyoming
by Pinedale Online!
Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 due to kidney failure complications from cancer. He was 80-years old.
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Memorial Funeral Service for Cody Heseltine Feb. 20th (February 17, 2013)
by Coville Funeral Home
Cody Heseltine, 18, of Big Piney passed away Thursday evening February 14th in Marbleton. A memorial funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon February 20th at 3:30 PM at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton. A full obituary
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Bobcats (February 16, 2013)
Larry and Phyllis McCullough had a family of bobcats visit their place near Pinedale on Friday evening (Feb. 15th). "This family of Bob Cats showed up and hung around until they realized we were watching. They stayed on our porch for several minutes while we
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Delegation: Blueways program just another Washington power grab (February 15, 2013)
Delegation opposes Administration’s new attempt to take control of Wyoming’s Water
by Wyoming Delegation media release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013) , U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., wrote Interior Secretary Ken Salazar expressing opposition to Secretarial Order 3321. The Order bypasses Congres
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Sublette County Public Health Prenatal Classes in April (February 15, 2013)
Sublette County Public Health will be starting Prenatal Classes in April. Classes will start on Wednesday, April 10. There are three classes. April 10, 17 & 24 from 6pm-8pm at the Public Health Office. Call 307-367-2157 or 307-276-3575 for more information.
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Bridger-Teton NF Supervisor announces work transfer (February 15, 2013)
Jacque Buchanan accepting position as Region 2 Director for Renewable Resources in Colorado
Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Supervisor, Jacque Buchanan sent an e-mail announcement to her Forest Service staff on Friday, Feb. 15th announcing she has accepted a new job in Lakewood, Colorado as Region 2 Director for Renewable Resources. She has held
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New Montana wolf hunt law in effect (February 15, 2013)
by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
A wolf management bill that won swift and overwhelming bipartisan support in the Montana Legislature was signed into law today (Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013) by the state's new governor.
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BLM Rock Springs RMP Mineral Potential Report available (February 13, 2013)
For solid leasable, locatable and saleable minerals within the Rock Springs planning area
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office (RSFO) Resource Management Plan (RMP) Solid Mineral Occurrence and Development Potential Report is now available.
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Sublette BOCES offers Fresh Flower Design class (February 13, 2013)
Sublette BOCES offers a Fresh Flower Design class once a month. To register and see a complete list of current classes, please visit www.subletteboces.com or call 307-367-6873. Pictured here, the Fresh Flower Design Class enjoys arranging fresh roses for pre-V
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Brewers to converge in Pinedale to make beer (February 13, 2013)
2nd annual state-wide Collaboration Brew
Wind River Brewing Company will host their 2nd annual state-wide Collaborative Brew in Pinedale on Friday, February 22nd. All 18 brewers in Wyoming will be coming together at the Wind River Brewing Company to brew up a beer together.
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Wolves target ailing moose population (February 13, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that wolves inhabiting the northern section of Grand Teton National Park are keying on the local moose population, which is in decline.
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Sublette County Rural Health Care Special Board meeting Feb. 14 (February 13, 2013)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care Board
There will be a SPECIAL MEETING of the SCRHCD Board on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at the County Commissioners meeting room in the Sublette County courthouse Commissioners meeting room at 1:00PM for the purpose of ratifying the EMERGENCY MEETING held during the Sp
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Pedestrian struck by forklift dies from injuries (February 12, 2013)
91-year old Martha Nannen victim in tragic accident
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Highway Patrol are investigating an accident that occurred at Ridley’s Market in Pinedale on Monday afternoon, resulting in a fatality. The SCSO dispatch center received a call at approximately 3:15 p.m. th
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Man’s death under investigation (Original post February 12, 2013 | Updated February 13, 2013)
Name being withheld pending notification of next of kin
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Wyoming Water Supply Synopsis (February 11, 2013)
As of January 2013
by Jim Fahey, Wyoming NOAA hydrologist
January basin precipitation was 80 to 85 percent of average across Wyoming.
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Senator Enzi announces ‘listening sessions’ across Wyoming (February 11, 2013)
In Pinedale Feb. 22
by Senator Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming) will use next week’s congressional state work period to hold "listening sessions" across the state to hear the ideas and solutions Wyoming residents have for solving America’s problems. If you live in or ne
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Wind River Yoga Champions fundraiser Feb. 22 (February 11, 2013)
Wind River Yoga will hold their Champions fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 22 at 6:00pm in Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. This is FREE to the public. There will be food, fun, music, YogaMotion Kids Yoga/Dance Show and performances by Wyoming Nationals Team and
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‘Let’s Talk’ Feb. 19 (February 11, 2013)
Listening session with Ultra, Shell and Questar gas companies operating in the Pinedale Anticline
Ultra, Shell and Questar, Pinedale Anticline natural gas operators, will host a "Let’s Talk" session on Tuesday, February 19th at the new Pinedale Fine Arts location on Pine Street (next to the Brew Pub) in Pinedale from 4-6 PM. This is an opportunity to talk
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Yellowstone bemoans wolf harvest (February 10, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Yellowstone National Park officials are scrambling to keep their research projects alive in wake of the loss of some of the collared research wolves leaving the park and being legally harvested by hunters outside the pa
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Wyoming wolf count nears completion (February 9, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that state wildlife officials are wrapping up their wolf population count, with the population expected to exceed the state's population goals.
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Park County joins wolf litigation (February 9, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Park County Commissioners have joined the Wyoming Wolf Coalition, a group organized to support the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife in supporting the federal decision to remove endangered species protection for wolves in Wyoming.
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Montana looks to expanded wolf hunt (February 9, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana legislators are fast-tracking a bill that would expand wolf hunting in that state. The bill would prohibit Montana wildlife officials from banning wolf hunting in areas around national parks, and well as increase the number of wolves one hunter can tak
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Sweden backs off wolf hunt (February 9, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Sweden has suspended its proposed cull of 16 inbred wolves after protests from wolf advocates. Three wolves were killed before a court suspended the hunt, pending the outcome of the lawsuit.
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Snow totals (February 9, 2013)
by National Weather Service Riverton
A major winter storm over the Great Basin has brought generous amounts of snow from Friday night through Saturday morning. Below are snowfall totals through 12:00 pm (Noon) Saturday.
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Turtle Island Quartet in Pinedale Feb. 19 (February 8, 2013)
Bring sounds of Coltrane, Hendrix to Pinedale
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the two-time Grammy Award winning Turtle Island Quartet live in concert Tuesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium.
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Postal Service to end Saturday mail delivery beginning in August (February 8, 2013)
Will deliver packages and to PO Boxes on Saturdays
On Wednesday, February 6th, the United States Postal Service announced plans to transition to a new delivery schedule in order to reduce operation costs. Beginning in August, they will only deliver mail to street addresses on Monday through Friday, dropping Sa
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Proposed parcels for May Oil and Gas Lease Sale posted (February 8, 2013)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at the Holiday Inn in Cheyenne, Wyo. Doors open at 7 a.m. with the auction begin
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Sublette BOCES offers classes (February 8, 2013)
The Sublette Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) is offering new classes for February and Narch. Register online by going to: www.subletteboces.com or call 307-367-6873 to register.
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LocalFest 2013 seeks presentations & workshops for May local festival (February 8, 2013)
by Sublette Local Food Alliance
Sublette Local Food Alliance (SLFA) recently released a Call For Presentations for LocalFest 2013 to be held in Pinedale, Wyoming May 14th to 18th. SLFA is a not-for-profit organization promoting the development of local food resources and community food secu
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Mardi Gras Pancake Supper February 12 (February 8, 2013)
St. Andrew's in the Pines Mardi Gras Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, February 12th. This is an "all-you-can-eat" meal for a freewill donation to their church Youth Group. The meal will be held in the basement of the church in Pinedale from 5:30 - 7:00
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Daffodil Days (February 8, 2013)
American Cancer Society fundraiser
The annual Daffodil Days fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is now in progress. Daffodils are available for purchase. Buying the flowers supports the many programs the American Cancer Society has to help connect people facing cancer and their families
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BLM annual PAPA planning meetings Feb. 20 & 21 (February 8, 2013)
Meeting agendas and wildlife reports available online
by Bureau of Land Management
The Wildlife Annual Planning Meeting (APM) for the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and the Development APM on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale
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Mexican wolf back in captivity (February 7, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A male Mexican wolf released into the wild in hopes it would breed with a wild female has been recaptured and placed back into captivity since the plan failed. Rejected by a wolf pack in Arizona, the male wandered into New Mexico before federal officials broug
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Sweden hunts inbred wolves (February 7, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Swedish wildlife officials have surprised wolf advocates by recently authorizing the "selected and targeted" hunting of 16 inbred wolves for ""as a step towards reducing inbreeding and having a sustainable, healthy wolf population."
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Wolf mortalities on Canadian highway (February 7, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Two wolves have been hit and killed by vehicles on a highway in a Canadian national park in recent weeks. The Calgary Herald reports that rangers were able to move a third wolf away from the TransCanada Highway after the wolf became entrapped in a fenced secti
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Animal advocates want wolf hunt vote (February 7, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Humane Society of the United States is leading an effort to have Michigan's wolf hunting to be subject of a statewide vote. Hunting would be put on hold until the outcome of the ballot initiative is known.
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Photography of Fred Pflughoft (February 7, 2013)
‘365 Days at the CCC Ponds’ photo show at the Sublette County Library
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Library hosted a social for local photographer, Fred Pflughoft on Thursday evening, Feb. 7th at the Pinedale Library. All during February, the library is displaying selected pieces from his project, "365 Days at the CCC Ponds." At the soci
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Germans want to hunt wolves (February 7, 2013)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
German farmers want to wolves to be subject to hunting, citing problems with the animals killing domestic livestock. The wolf population in Germany is estimated to be about 160 animals.
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Diesel spill (February 7, 2013)
by Pinedale Online!
Badger Daylighting was called in to remove diesel-soaked dirt from a spill from a ruptured fuel tank in a fuel delivery truck at Obo’s in Pinedale on Thursday afternoon. The Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department contained the spill and there was minimal leakage
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Ask Flora - Homemade Balms (February 6, 2013)
February 2013 newsletter
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
OK, I admit it, I have the biggest jar of petroleum jelly on the planet to slather on my face and lips at this time of year. It feels great when I'm applying it, but a minute later my lips are dry. I have gotten your questions about making your own lotions and
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Brand renewal reminder (February 6, 2013)
Some notices were undeliverable and brand owner may be unaware of the renewal notice
by Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Livestock Board is doing a round of brand renewals. They mail two renewal notices to all expiring brand owners and brand renewals must be paid by Friday, March 1, 2013. Renewal price is $300 for 10 years.
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Summer rodeos planned (February 5, 2013)
In Pinedale and Big Piney
Wind River Rodeo has announced dates for their rodeos in Pinedale and Big Piney this summer.
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WYDOT STIP update available (February 5, 2013)
Listing of planned highway and bridge projects
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
An update to WYDOT’s "State Transportation Improvement Program" (STIP) for 2013 has been issued and is available for viewing on the agency’s Web site, www.dot.state.wy.us.
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Widespread measurable snow possible Friday and Saturday (February 5, 2013)
by National Weather Service
Low pressure is expected to develop southwest of Wyoming in the Great Basin late this week. This weather system has the potential to begin producing widespread snow in western Wyoming as early as Friday morning. Colder air in a more favorable upslope flow will
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Playing in the snow (February 5, 2013)
Dave Bell and Arnold Brokling were out of the Upper Green parking lot by 8am Sunday morning, February 4th, to enjoy some early morning snowmachining. "The snow was really terrific--quite a lot of new and nice firm base. We always need more, but, what is there
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BLM Pinedale sets annual planning meetings (February 5, 2013)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a Wildlife Annual Planning Meeting (APM) on Wednesday, February 20 followed by a Development APM on Thursday, February 21. Both meetings will be held at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, Wy
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Death Notice: Emma Mae Tomassi (February 5, 2013)
Emma Mae Tomassi of Big Piney, Wyoming passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013. Rosary Services will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00PM at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Big Piney. Funeral Services will be held for Emma on Friday, February 8th, 2013
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Emmanuel Baptist Church hosts Bible conference Feb. 10-12 (February 5, 2013)
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pinedale will be hosting Dr. Terry Price, Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Church Ministries Coordinator for a conference on "The Dispensational Approach to Biblical Interpretation". Speaking times will be February 10th through 12
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Aaron Peck wins 2013 IPSSSDR (February 4, 2013)
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Evanston, Wyoming – February 2, 2013 – Aaron Peck, age 33, from Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, is the winner of the 2013 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with an overall time of 24:35:25. Peck has continued to move up the winner’s r
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Ice fishing regulations liberalized on 23 Wyoming waters (February 4, 2013)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
CHEYENNE – Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Wyoming and while most waters in the state are open under general regulations to ice anglers, there are 23 waters that have liberalized regulations covered under the Special Winter Ice Fishing Provisio
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Should the U.S. get rid of the one cent penny? (February 4, 2013)
It costs the United States two cents to mint and ship every penny it produces. Some people would like to see the U.S. drop the penny and have the nickel be the lowest denomination coin. There are also advocates who would like to see the U.S. drop the paper dol
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Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs Town Hall meeting Feb. 12 (February 1, 2013)
by Ranae Pape
Sublette County residents are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesdday, February 12th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. Community members are invited to share their views regarding what factors influence the misuse and abuse of
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Peck posts fastest time on Day Seven of IPSSSDR (February 1, 2013)
Moves into overall lead
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Jackson Hole, Wyoming – February 1, 2013 – Aaron Peck from Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada, posted the fastest time on Day Seven of the 2013 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with at time of 4:00:07 on the 40-mile trail from Lake Viva N
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