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Pinedale Online News - May 2014

Prescription drug misuse discussion June 2 (May 31, 2014)
by Ranae Pape, Community Prevention Professional, Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming,
The Sublette County Prevention Coalition along with integrated members of the community are collaborating June 2nd, from 1:00-3:00 PM at BOCES in Pinedale. Efforts are being made to lower prescription drug misuse in our community. In case you were not awar ... FULL STORY
Mental Health/Suicide networking meeting June 11 (May 31, 2014)
by Ranae Pape, Community Prevention Professional, Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming
Local stakeholders in Sublette County will gather June 11 at BOCES from 1-3 PM to collaborate on mental health and suicide networking. This stakeholder meeting is open to direct agencies involving the resources to mental health issues in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
Primary Election Candidates Finalized (May 30, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
With Friday’s closing of the filing period for candidates for political office in Sublette County, many seats will have active races for the August 19 primary election. With the exception of county commission candidate Courtney Skinner (Democrat), all other ca ... FULL STORY
Wolves Need Space (Or They Kill Each Other) (May 30, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Without adequate space to raise their offspring, wolf packs lash out at competing clans and fight to the death to protect their turf. ... FULL STORY
Free ASIST Suicide Prevention Training June 24-25 (May 30, 2014)
by Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming
Since the beginning of 2013, nearly 7,900 people in Wyoming have been trained to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide – and how to act quickly to get that person help. ... FULL STORY
Antler-Horn hunting info (May 30, 2014)
Interstate Game Tag procedures and regulations
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Antler hunting is a popular activity in Wyoming and every year people from all over the state search big game wintering areas looking for antlers that were shed in late winter and early spring. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Do you recognize this T-Ball bat? (May 29, 2014)
Weapon used in assault on Pinedale woman
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in identifying the owner of the pictured T-Ball bat. This bat was used as a weapon in the assault of a female in the Pinedale area during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 28th, in whic ... FULL STORY
Flooding possible soon for area streams and rivers (May 28, 2014)
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning for the Upper Green Basin and the along the Green River near Pinedale, Big Piney to LaBarge. Very warm temperatures will continue and cause excessive snowmelt runo ... FULL STORY
Assailant still at large in attack on Pinedale woman (May 28, 2014)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
At approximately 2:00 a.m. Wednesday May 28th the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an assault that had just occurred. The reporting party stated she was asleep in her residence when an intruder began striking her. Deputies and EMS immediat ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Harold Faler (May 27, 2014)
Harold Faler of Pinedale passed away on Saturday, May 24th. Funeral service information will be announced as soon as it comes available ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman wins National Award (May 25, 2014)
Sublette County Commission Chairman Joel Bousman was awarded the prestigious Dale Sowards Award at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference in Anchorage, Alaska May 21–23, 2014. The purpose of the award is to recog ... FULL STORY
Garrett’s Palms 2014 Suicide Awareness Walk Cancelled (May 25, 2014)
The 2014 Garrett’s PALMS Suicide Awareness Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, has been cancelled. Anyone wishing to comment may visit the organization’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/garretts.palms. ... FULL STORY
Memorial Day flag half-staff notice (May 24, 2014)
by Governor Matt Mead media release
Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2014, in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Spring hiking (May 23, 2014)
Photos by Dave Bell
The snow is melting and areas are opening up for spring hiking in the lower country, with the reward of wildflowers starting to bloom. The high mountain country still has a lot of snow that has yet to melt. Green River Lakes, Elkhart Park, and Big Sandy roads ... FULL STORY
Memorial Day weekend update on campgrounds and roads (May 23, 2014)
Info from the Bridger-Teton National Forest for Wyoming Range, Wind River and Hoback areas ... FULL STORY
Spring Fishing Report (May 2014) (May 22, 2014)
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
We are blessed to have a wonderfully large snow pack in the Wind River Mountains this spring. We had significant amounts of moisture collect in the mountains last fall which froze in place and served as a base for the big snow events in February and early Mar ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Free Fishing Day is June 7 (May 22, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Both residents and nonresidents alike can fish for free with no license required all day in Wyoming on Saturday, June 7. The free fishing day was authorized in 2003 by the Wyoming State Legislature. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wind River winter traverse (May 22, 2014)
by Tess Carney
Local Pinedale girl, Tess Carney and New Zealander Shane Orchard recently completed an ambitious winter traverse of the central Wind Rivers Range as part of their "Last Descents" project. The traverse involved twelve days of wilderness travel beginning at Elk ... FULL STORY
Citizens warned of scams (May 22, 2014)
The Sublette and Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Offices have issued warnings about scams the western Wyoming area. Here are the most recent alerts: ... FULL STORY
Sublette County School District #1 statement on sickened Pinedale students (May 22, 2014)
Posting on school Facebook page
Update post, Thursday, May 22: ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Public Health issues release on sickened Pinedale students (May 22, 2014)
by Sublette County Public Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ... FULL STORY
Bike tours to ride through Pinedale this summer (May 22, 2014)
Tour de Wyoming and Cycle Greater Yellowstone
There will be at least two big bike tours that will come through Pinedale this summer. Below is more information: ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Federation of Garden Club State Conference in Pinedale June 27-29 (May 22, 2014)
Hosted by the Sage & Snow Garden Club
The Sage & Snow Garden Club will host the Wyoming Federation of Garden Club State Conference in Pinedale June 27-29. The conference will be held in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Highlights include high-elevation gardening, plant problems, attracting ... FULL STORY
Man injured in shooting incident at Dutch Joe (May 22, 2014)
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) provided the following information about a shooting incident that happened in the Dutch Joe area of Big Sandy on Saturday, May 17th: ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Tourism Commission seeking new members (May 22, 2014)
The Pinedale Travel and Tourism Commission (PTTC) is seeking people interested in serving on the tourism board. The PTTC provides governance of the 3% Pinedale Lodging Tax Fund and support to administration. Applicants must either be a resident of the Town of ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale seeks public comments on Sublette Mule Deer Mitigation Plan (May 22, 2014)
Public meeting scheduled for May 28 in Pinedale
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office, in coordination with the Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO), is seeking public comments on the environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Sublette Mule Deer Mitigation Plan. ... FULL STORY
Locals vie for election (May 20, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
With the opening of the filing period for candidates for political office in Sublette County last week, there was been a flurry of filings. The filing period for the primary election remains open through May 30. All candidates filing in Sublette County thus fa ... FULL STORY
Summer GROW Camp in Boulder (May 19, 2014)
Youth summer camp
Green River Outreach for Wilderness Foundation is offering a fun youth camp experience this summer. Girls and boys ages 8-17 can experience rock climbing, horseback riding, skeet shooting, camping, canoeing, archery, fishing, backpacking, and much more. There ... FULL STORY
Special SCSD#1 School Board meeting May 19 (May 19, 2014)
Public Notice: There will be a Special Board Meeting of Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees at 4:00 PM on Monday, May 19th in the board room regarding Staff Compensation. ... FULL STORY
National EMS Week May 18-24 (May 17, 2014)
The theme for National EMS Week, May 18-24, 2014 is: EMS. Dedicated. For Life. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting May 19 (May 19, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sandhill and Loon (May 15, 2014)
Photos by Arnold Brokling
Arnold Brokling saw this sandhill crane and a loon this morning, Thursday, May 15th, near Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
PAWS For A Poker Run June 1st (May 14, 2014)
Happy Endings Dog Walk Poker Run
Happy Endings Animal Rescue will hold their first-ever PAWS For A Poker Run on Sunday, June 1st in Pinedale. This event is an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and get some exercise, and with luck end up with the winning hand! Registration is f ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Budget Workshop May 16 (May 14, 2014)
The Pinedale Town Council will hold its second budget workshop on Friday, May 16th at 3 p.m. in the Town Hall. This is an open meeting. ... FULL STORY
Grazing is good for grouse (May 12, 2014)
‘We observed no negative impacts of livestock on nesting or brood-rearing grouse.’
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A new research project in southeastern Montana found that sage grouse did better in pastures with livestock grazing than in pastures without livestock grazing. Here's some highlights of the research: ... FULL STORY
Court orders FWS to move on lynx recovery (May 12, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A federal judge has determined that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's delay in developing and implementing a recovery plan for the Canada lynx is unreasonable. ... FULL STORY
WG&F begins wolf trapping, monitoring (May 12, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of gray wolves in Wyoming, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct capture operations in areas of northwest Wyoming beginning this spring and continuing through fall. ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for John Dickie May 13th (May 10, 2014)
Funeral Service for John Dickie will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 11:00AM at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Big Piney. Rosay will be held Monday evening at 6:00PM. ... FULL STORY
Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser Dinner for Hunter Hill May 10th (May 9, 2014)
For his basketball trip to Australia
There will be a Baked Potato Bar Dinner on May 10th as a fundraiser for Hunter Hill’s basketball trip to Australia. The dinner will be from 3-7PM at the Pinedale Community UCC Church, 113 S. Maybell. Cost is $7.50/person and includes loaded potato, salad, hom ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department Catfish Fry May 31 (May 8, 2014)
The Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Catfish Fry on Saturday, May 31st at the fire station in Marbleton. The event starts around 11AM and goes until the food is gone. Doors will be open to the outside if the weather is nice, ... FULL STORY
Youth Conservation Corps applications due May 12th (May 8, 2014)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is now accepting applications for the United States Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, deadline to apply is Monday May 12th, 2014. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Arbor Day Celebration May 12 (May 8, 2014)
The Town of Pinedale Arbor Day Celebration will be held at 12:15PM on Monday, May 12. Pinedale 3rd graders will be on hand to plant trees and have a Mayoral Proclamation. The Town will receive a Tree City USA award at that time. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Budget Workshop May 9 (May 8, 2014)
The Town of Pinedale will hold a Budget Workshop on Friday, May 9th at 3 p.m. at the Pinedale Town Hall. Everyone interested welcome to attend. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale municipal election results (May 6, 2014)
Bob Jones takes over as Pinedale’s new Mayor; Matt Murdock and Michael Kudar selected as Town Councilpersons
by Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale held their municipal elections on Tuesday, May 6th. Voters were asked to select candidates for Mayor and to fill two Town Council positions. ... FULL STORY
Garage Sale at the Ice Arena May 17 & 18 (May 6, 2014)
There will be a Garage Sale at the Sublette County Ice Arena in Pinedale on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18th. Admission is free - canned food donations appreciated. Spots cost $15, first come-first serve. Hours will be Saturday from 8AM to 3PM and Sunday fro ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Community Clean Up Day May 10th (May 6, 2014)
Pinedale Community Clean Up Day will be held on Saturday, May 10th starting at 8AM. The event is being organized by Main Street Pinedale along with the Town of Pinedale. Sign-ups start at 8am at Rendezvous Pointe, bags available. Lunch begins at Rendezvous Poi ... FULL STORY
Grizzly bear monitoring efforts begin (May 6, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct capture operations in areas of northwest Wyoming beginning this spring and continuing through early fa ... FULL STORY
Drawings completed for Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Bison and Mountain Goat licenses (May 6, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
One of Wyoming hunters most anticipated events took place last week with 994 resident and nonresident hunters hitting the jackpot in the annual drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, bison and mountain goat licenses. ... FULL STORY
Application deadline for Resident Limited Quota Elk, Deer, Antelope licenses is June 2 (May 6, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Wyoming resident big game hunters are reminded the deadline to submit applications for limited quota elk, deer, and antelope licenses is June 2. The deadline is June 2 this year because May 31 is on a weekend. When deadlines fall on weekend dates the Game and ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Municipal Elections May 6th (May 5, 2014)
The Town of Pinedale will hold their municipal election on Tuesday, May 6th. Only residents who live within town limits can vote in this election. Citizens will vote to elect to fill the Mayor and two Town Council positions. The positions up for election are ... FULL STORY
La Barge Bluffs Petroglyph Site listed in the National Register of Historic Places (May 5, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The La Barge Bluffs Petroglyph Site in Lincoln County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on April 7 for its embodiment of distinctive characteristics of the work of a master, high artistic value and for yielding information important ... FULL STORY
Delayed opening of Forest roads and trails (May 5, 2014)
Spring break-up
On April 30th, the Bridger-Teton National Forest implemented a new Special Order for the temporary closure of roads and trails. This temporary Special Order will protect the road and trail surfaces from damage during abnormally wet spring conditions. The purpo ... FULL STORY
Vintage Children’s Clothing Reception and Ice Cream Social May 6th (May 5, 2014)
At the Pinedale Library
During the month of May, the Sublette County Library has been honoring all mothers by hosting an exhibit of unique and handmade children’s clothing in their gallery space. The Library will host the exhibit’s opening reception and ice cream social on Tuesday, M ... FULL STORY
Free Severe Weather Spotter training class in Pinedale May 13th (May 5, 2014)
The National Weather Service in Riverton will teach a Severe Weather Spotter training class to increase the number of weather spotters in Pinedale and the surrounding area. The free, two-hour training class will take place at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in roo ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting May 6, 2014 (May 5, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show and Sale in July (May 5, 2014)
During the Sublette County Fair
Plans are underway for the first annual Sublette County Fair Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show and Sale which will take place the week of the Sublette County Fair beginning July 19, 2014. The event will be co-sponsored by the fair board and the Mixed Media art gr ... FULL STORY
Softball registration deadline extended to May 9th (May 5, 2014)
The Sublette Softball League Board has extended the registration deadline to May 9th. Those who want to play this year must have waivers, roster, and team fee, in by Friday, May 9th. They may be emailed, dropped off, or called in. Organizers are hoping to hea ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Wolf Reg Meeting Set (May 1, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding public information gathering meetings and has opened a comment period to gather public input on proposed 2014 gray wolf hunting seasons, changes to license issuance and hunter safety regulations. The proposed 201 ... FULL STORY
Wolves in Germany (May 1, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Global Post reports the presence of wolves in Germany as part of the resurgence of wolf populations across Europe. Wolves were documented in Germany in 2001, and the country now has more than 30 packs. Germany is different than other European countries in ... FULL STORY
Wolves in Wisconsin (May 1, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Hunting and trapping resulted in a 19% reduction in the Wisconsin wolf population in 2013. But the state still has more than 650 wolves – nearly double the statewide population goal. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Town Council & Mayoral Candidate Forum May 1st (May 1, 2014)
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host a Pinedale Town Council & Mayoral Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 1st from 6-8:30PM in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY

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