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Pinedale Online News - March 2016

(1 pictures) Mitch Irrgang named SCSD#1 Teacher of the Year for 2017 (March 31, 2016)
by Sublette County School District #1
Congratulations are in order for Mitch Irrgang who has just been named as the Sublette County School District #1 Teacher of the Year for 2017. This selection allows Mitch to be submitted to the state this fall as our nominee for consideration in the "Wyoming T ... FULL STORY
The Future of Healthcare in Sublette County (March 31, 2016)
by Sublette Center Board of Directors media release
The Sublette Center Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who came to the workshop of our board and the RHCD board on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. For folks unable to attend, our position is to follow the Eide Bailly recommendations as presented to the p ... FULL STORY
(11 pictures) A Gorilla Went Knock Knock (March 31, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Gillrilla the Gorilla came all the way from the jungle Thursday and knocked on the doors of children who attend the Boces Youth Classes in the Lovatt Room of the library in Pinedale every Thursday. ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) History Contest (March 31, 2016)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We are pleased to announce Lisa Williams of Cora as the final winner of the Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest. Thank you to everyone who participated in the History Contest these past six weeks. The Grand Prize was Dinner for Two - Your choice of Schwa ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power updates plan to provide energy in the future (March 31, 2016)
Market conditions indicate it is more economical to close Unit 3 of the Naughton coal-fueled plant in Wyoming than convert to natural gas
by Rocky Mountain Power media release
Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp, filed its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) update with the public utility commissions of the states it serves. The IRP is the company's best current view of what resources, such as power generation plants, it will ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) WYDOT identifies highways to get 70 mph speed limit in April (March 31, 2016)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Drivers can expect to see WYDOT crews installing 70 mph speed limit signs around the state in April to bring the roads up to the new statutory speed limit for non-interstate highways in Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Senator Enzi’s statement on Wyoming coal layoffs (March 31, 2016)
by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., released the following statement today (Thursday, March 31. 2016) after layoffs were announced by Peabody Energy at North Antelope Rochelle Mine and from Arch Coal at the Black Thunder Mine, Wyoming’s two larg ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Town of Pinedale update – Animals up for adoption (March 31, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale Animal Control
Animal Control works closely with Happy Endings Animal Rescue, also known as, H.E.A.R. to care for and help animals that are looking for new homes. There are stray town animals and H.E.A.R. animals, available for adoption now! Here is a short list of some of ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Road Report, March 31, 2016 (March 31, 2016)
Roads have reopened, but still winter conditions in many places
Weather update, Thursday, March 31, 7:45AM: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 30, 2016 (March 30, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 8:40AM report: We’re back in business. All trails above groomed except for Flatline, Heart Attack and Powerline. 4-6 inches of new snow over the last couple of days, 28F at the Nordic Equipment building. Even though we have had a ne ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) I-80 and South Pass road closures, 3-30-16 (March 30, 2016)
Due to winter conditions
by Pinedale Online!
Weather update, Wednesday, March 30, 7:25AM: South Pass and most of I-80 eastbound in Wyoming closed as of the time of this report due to winter conditions, low visibility. Estimated opening for I-80 after 8AM. Blizzard Warnings for I-80 in central Wyoming thr ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Surprise Easter egg hunt on Ashley Avenue (March 29, 2016)
On Saturday, March 26th at 9am, Tom Peters was surprised by 30 children at his home, waiting to find eggs filled with candy and singing " Peter Cottontail." A friendly group of folks planted over 230 eggs on Mr. Peters’ property the night before without his k ... FULL STORY
(41 pictures) The Three Days of Easter (March 28, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Friday afternoon, March 25th, the Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC) swimming pool was covered with hundreds of floating plastic Easter eggs. Hundreds of swimming suit clad kids and their parents lined the pool waiting. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pond Skimming (March 28, 2016)
Arnold Brokling took this photo of the Pond Skimming event at White Pine Resort on Sunday, March 27th, the last day of the winter season for the ski area. See more of Arnie’s photos of the area here: www.arniebrokling.photo. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Meadowlark (March 26, 2016)
Saw and heard our first Meadowlark of the season on Saturday, March 26th. Hard to get a real clear picture perched on top of a tall telephone pole, but the melodic call was delightful. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) A Slice of Temple (March 25, 2016)
Dave Bell took this photo of the full moon rise on Wednesday evening, Mar 23. Temple Peak took a slice of the pie. "Might that be a Moon Pie!" Click on this link for more of Dave’s scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) A Basket Full of Easter Egg Hunts (March 25, 2016)
by Terry Allen
A weekend of Easter egg hunts started on Thursday at the PAC (Pinedale Aquatic Center) with their annual Underwater ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Healthcare District Special Board Meeting & Public Workshop March 29 (March 25, 2016)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
The Sublette County Rural Healthcare District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 4:30pm in the Public Health Conference Room in Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 3/25/16 (March 25, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Friday: Expect 1" ... FULL STORY
Wolves killing feedground elk (March 25, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A photo of lined-up dead elk on a Bondurant-area feedground is making its way around social media. The 19 dead elk are the result of "surplus killing" behavior by wolves, in which the wolves kill more animals than are consumed. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 25, 2016 (March 25, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 25, 2016, 9:00AM report: All trails groomed. A couple of inches of new snow, slight breeze. Cold in Surveyor Park, -8F below. Warmer at the Nordic Equipment building, 15F degrees. Some trails are getting melted out and have thin coverage now bec ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Obituary – Bette Hagenstein (March 24, 2016)
Bette Hagenstein, 87, of Pinedale passed away at her home on Thursday, March 17th. Bette was born May 4th 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Ben and Madeline Power. She came into the Green River Valley as a child to spend summers with her Uncle Norris and Aunt ... FULL STORY
Public asked to respond to Critical Access Hospital survey (March 24, 2016)
by Sublette County Commissioners
A questionnaire was recently mailed to 400 randomly selected Sublette County residents regarding a proposal to expand the Pinedale Clinic in order to obtain a Critical Access Hospital designation. Thank you to all who have responded. If you received this quest ... FULL STORY
Over $4,000 raised at the 2016 'Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff (March 24, 2016)
by Daniel Community Center
Congratulations to winners in the 34th Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff. This year there were 18 chili entries, 5 green and 13 red. Judges were Paul Jensen, Sherrill Hudson, Kate Dahl and Lwyn Dahl (with Gordy’s help, too). ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Adult Coloring For Relaxation at the Library (March 23, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Judi Boyce is the Adult Program Director at The Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Every Wednesday at noon, members of the community come to the Western History room and participate in the stress-reduction therapy that coloring provides. The informal group i ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) What’s up? (March 23, 2016)
Arnold Brokling sent in this photo of a Canada goose. See more of Arnie’s photos of the area here: www.arniebrokling.photo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) I Told You We Should Stay In Texas Longer! (March 23, 2016)
Dave Bell spotted these Sandhill Cranes recently in the snowstorm. "I am sure the rest of the conversation went something like: ‘Oh honey, it's OK, it will be over soon. Besides, its mating season.’" Click on this link to see more of Dave’s scenic photos of th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Weather & Road update, Wednesday, March 23 (March 23, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
9:30AM update: I-80 CLOSED across most of Wyoming due to winter conditions. I-25 CLOSED from Cheyenne north to about mid-part of the state. South Pass also closed as of the time of this report. If you’re stuck in the road closure and anxious to get moving, but ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 23, 2016 (March 23, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 9:30AM report: All trails above groomed except for Flatline, Heart Attack and Powerline. About 1" of new snow. 24F degrees at the Nordic Equipment building. Slight breeze, pretty nice. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half Staff notice – for victims in Brussels, Belgium terrorist attacks (March 22, 2016)
Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to President Barack Obama’s Proclamation, has ordered both the Wyoming and the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff statewide from March 22, 2016 until sunset Saturday March 26, 2016, out of respect for the victims in Brussels, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Chicago Dance Company Deeply Rooted March 31 (March 21, 2016)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present the Chicago-based Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) March 24-27 last weekend of season for White Pine (March 21, 2016)
Everyone is invited up to White Pine Resort for their Winter Party last weekend of their spring season. The ski area will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 24-27. Lifts close 4PM Sunday for the last day of the season. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Determined to Serve Her Country (March 21, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Prycilla Day was packing her truck Monday morning for the long drive to Florida where she hoped to enlist in a branch of the U.S. military. Her father served in the navy and her mother served in the army. ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Sam Sharp (March 21, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an unresponsive male subject at an address in Pinedale. Deputies and EMS immediately responded to the residence where they located the body of 74-year-ol ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Bette Hagenstein (March 21, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an unresponsive female subject at an address in Pinedale. Deputies and EMS immediately responded to the residence where they located the body of 87-year- ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 21, 2016 (March 21, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, March 21, 2016, 8:30AM report: Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park, Half Moon Tie-In all groomed this morning. 29F degrees at the Nordic Equipment building, 18F degrees at Lower Surveyor Park this morning. Lower Surveyor probably ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda for March 22, 2016 (March 20, 2016)
Meeting in Marbleton
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Spring 2016 flood potential outlook (March 20, 2016)
by Jim Fahey, Wyoming NOAA hydrologist
Quick Synopsis: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) -26 degrees on Horse Creek (March 20, 2016)
Winter isn't quite ready to give up her grip. Dave Bell sent in this photo of -26F degrees at 7:43AM on Horse Creek on Saturday, March 19th. Click on this link to see more of Dave's scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fish Talk and Food Presented by CURED (March 19, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Friday evening, March 18 at the Pinedale Library, CURED hosted fisheries biologist, Carlin Girard who presented portions of his recently completed master’s thesis, on Water quality, aquatic habitat, and native fish in streams along the Wyoming Range. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 19, 2016 (March 19, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9:30AM report: All trails above groomed and in good condition. Chilly up here this morning. -20F below zero in Surveyor Park. -4F at the Nordic Equipment building at 9:30AM. Might want to let it warm up a bit before coming up – suppo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 3/19/16 (March 18, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Friday: None ... FULL STORY
(53 pictures) Students compete in Wyoming History Day (March 18, 2016)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
District 7 History Day was held on Wednesday, March 16th in the Sublette BOCES building in Pinedale. 115 middle and high school age students from 4 western Wyoming schools participated in the annual event. Students were from Pinedale and Jackson, Wyoming. Cat ... FULL STORY
Removing Wolf Packs Reduces Depredations (March 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
In contrast to a highly publicized (and highly criticized) December 2014 paper by a group of researchers at the Washington State University asserting that lethal control of wolves results in increased depredations on livestock in a larger area the following ye ... FULL STORY
Wolf Problems in France (March 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Australian famers must deal with wild dog attacks on their sheep flocks, but a farm publication in that country notes that at least it's not as bad as French shepherds suffering wolf depredations on their flocks. ... FULL STORY
Feds plan grizzly delisting, WYO proposes plan (March 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has once again proposed removing the grizzly bear population in the Yellowstone region from federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. ... FULL STORY
Should wolves be released on Isle Royale? (March 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The National Park Service is moving forward with an environmental planning process to address the wolf population in Isle Royale National Park. The island's wolf population has dropped to just two animals. ... FULL STORY
Oregon Wolves Delisted (March 17, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Oregon has enacted a law that removes wolves from state endangered species ... FULL STORY
Dell Creek Wolf Pack Targeted (March 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Media outlets report that federal officials have killed five wolves from the Dell Creek pack in the Hoback, leaving the pack with 11 members. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The Early Bird Gets the Prom Girl (March 18, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Friday, friends of Tacy Kunnard and JD Fear were busy at Wyoming sunset decorating the prom car in front of Nylla Kunnard's home in the expectation that JD was going to show up and ask Tacy to the prom. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Show Snovels (March 18, 2016)
Arnold Brokling sent in this picture of the shovel pine cone sculptures on the corner of Fremont & Pine Street in downtown Pinedale after the recent spring snowstorm dropped several more inches of fluffy white snow. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Town Council elections (March 18, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
The Pinedale Town Council will have three seats to be determined in the next municipal election. There are two (2) seats to serve a term of four years and one (1) seat to serve a two-year term that voters will be asked to decide upon. If you wish to be a ca ... FULL STORY
2nd Annual Youth Indoor Spring Soccer Clinic (March 18, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
The second annual youth indoor spring soccer clinic sponsored by the Town and PAC is right around the corner. This soccer clinic is for kids ages 10-14, focusing on soccer skills and scrimmaging. The clinic will take place between April 18th and May 12th on ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners seek public input on Critical Access Hospital (March 17, 2016)
by Sublette County Board of County Commissioners
An independent consultant contracted by the Sublette Board of County Commissioners has mailed a questionnaire to 400 randomly selected Sublette County residents regarding a proposal to expand the Pinedale Clinic in order to obtain a Critical Access Hospital de ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power asks for electricity rate price decrease for Wyoming customers (March 17, 2016)
by Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Wyoming Public Service Commission to approve a price decrease of $2.65 million for its Wyoming customers. For the average customer using approximately 768 kilowatt hours per month, the proposal would reduce their annual elect ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Art Show for Laurie LaMere in Jackson in April (March 17, 2016)
Laurie LaMere is pleased to announce she is having her first solo art show, being hosted by the Snake River Brewery in Jackson, Wyoming during the month of April, 2016. Her art will hang for the entire month, and a reception will be held on Sunday afternoon, ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale special Town Council meeting March 21 (March 17, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
A special Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the Sublette County Library in the Board Room. The main purpose of this meeting will be to award contracts to Jorgensen and Rio Verde for project management and to award constr ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale accepting Contract for Services requests from non-profit organizations (March 17, 2016)
Deadline April 29, 2016
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale is requesting a Contract for Services from Non-Profit Organizations. Deadline for requests to be submitted for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 is Friday, April 29, 2016. Requests submitted after this date may not be considered. For more information ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 17, 2016 (March 17, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, March 17, 2016, 9:20AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. About 1" of new snow, 10F degrees at the Nordic Equipment building. Looks like more snow coming today. Total accumulation so far out of this ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 3/16/16 (March 16, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Sunday: 12+" ... FULL STORY
Funeral Mass for Jae Bing March 21, 2016 (March 16, 2016)
by Covill Funeral Home
A Funeral Mass for Jae Bing will be held Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. Interment will follow the services in the Pinedale Cemetery. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Week 4 History Contest Winner: Kenna Tanner, Pinedale (March 16, 2016)
Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest Week 4 Winner, and announcing the question for Week 5
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We are pleased to announce Kenna Tanner of Pinedale as the winner of last week’s Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Grand Teton Park seeks volunteers to help preserve historic structures (March 16, 2016)
Short term and long term volunteer project work available
by Grand Teton National Park
This summer, Grand Teton National Park will launch a new volunteer program dedicated to the preservation of cultural sites throughout the park. The Grand Teton Hammer Corps will provide an opportunity for volunteers of all ages to learn about and connect with ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 16, 2016 (March 16, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 10:15AM report: Groomed same trails as yesterday. Half Moon Tie-in, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower & Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. 4-6" new snow this morning. 9F degrees at the No ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Snow Squall (March 15, 2016)
Dave Bell caught this picture of a spring snow squall rolling across the valley around sundown on Monday evening (March 14). Click on this link for more of Dave’s scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update March 15, 2016 (March 15, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Sublette County, and it is good to be home. As I mentioned in previous updates, I was successful in getting two bills through the entire process, including the Governor’s signature. These we ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Keeping the Pack Team Fit (March 15, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Ms. Barbara takes Tim the Alpaca and Chi the German shepherd out for their normal three mile training hike along Pole Creek Road Tuesday afternoon. It was 29 degrees with a little snow at times...and a brisk wind. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 15, 2016 (March 15, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 9:40AM report: Finally got some more snow! Half Moon Tie-in, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower & Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. 3-5" new snow. Chilly, 6F degrees at the Nordic Equipment b ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Young artists encouraged to enter OCTA 2017 Pioneer trails calendar competition (March 14, 2016)
Seeking artwork from elementary age children – deadline April 15, 2016
by Oregon-California Trails Association
Each year the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) produces a special western calendar based on a particular theme or topic. The calendar will be created using the original artwork of elementary students. Prizes will be awarded to each child whose artwo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nominations sought for OCTA 2016 Outstanding Educator Award (March 14, 2016)
by Oregon-California Trails Association
The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA), founded in 1982, is a national organization dedicated to the study, preservation, interpretation, appreciation, and enjoyment of the western pioneer trails. It is now accepting nominations/applications for its a ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners Special Meeting March 14 (March 14, 2016)
Executive Session
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Sublette County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, Executive Session, on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Sublette County Courthouse, Pinedale, Wyoming. Chairman Andy Nelson has called a Special Me ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) On the sage grouse lek (March 13, 2016)
Arnie Brokling has been spending some time photographing the Greater Sage Grouse in the area and sent in these images from Sunday, March 13. The video is from Saturday, March 12. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Daylight Savings Time begins March 13 (March 13, 2016)
Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday
On Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 a.m., the clocks "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time in the USA and it lasts until 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016. The time change always starts on the second Sunday in March each year and the clocks should be set to ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Tourism unveils ‘That’s WY’ marketing campaign (March 12, 2016)
The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) plans a new creative strategy and plans for the state's 2016 integrated marketing campaign. ... FULL STORY
Archaeology talk on housepits in Wyoming March 15 in Pinedale (March 12, 2016)
by WAS
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society (WAS) will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30PM at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Getting ready for summer (March 12, 2016)
Jake Sundgren spends a warm Saturday afternoon getting the Pinedale skate park ready for the summer. ... FULL STORY
Funeral services for Charles Stough March 15 (March 12, 2016)
by Covill Funeral Home
Funeral services for Charles R. Stough of Pinedale, WY will be held Tuesday, March 15th at 11:00 AM at the Pinedale Bible Church. Interment will follow the service in the Pinedale Cemetery. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 29 (March 12, 2016)
To discuss rec vehicle, boat and trailer parking on town streets in summer
The Town of Pinedale Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a public meeting on Tuesday, March 29th starting at 6:00PM in the Pinedale Library Board Room. P&Z is considering an ordinance to allow parking of recreational and utility vehicles and trailer ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale update – Permits (March 12, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Are you thinking about your next summer project of expanding your home, building a garage, installing a fence, or maybe replacing a business sign on a building? If so, you will need to apply for a permit with the Town of Pinedale. These permits are not expens ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 12, 2016 (March 12, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 8:45AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower & Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge all groomed this morning. 31F degrees at the Nordic Equipment building. Warm conditions today, slight breeze. May be icy in places this morning, then turn sl ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Spring Photo Safari (March 12, 2016)
Photos by Dave Bell
March always brings a blend of the last flings of winter and spring trying to edge its way in. Waterways begin to break open from ice and migrating birds start to appear. Dave Bell posted photos including some great shots of swans and beautiful sunrise colors ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Pinedale Matchcounts team places 2nd (March 11, 2016)
The Pinedale Middle School Mathcounts team qualified and participated in the state competition at the University of Wyoming in Laramie on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The team of Mitchell Pape, Liam Fallon, Zoe Griffin, and Preslie Simkins, after a strong team ro ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 3/11/16 (March 11, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Thursday: Nil ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Clay Landry: Behind the scenes in the making of the movie ‘The Revenant’ (March 10, 2016)
Fur trade historian Clay Landry was the special guest speaker at the Sublette County Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Spring Thaw Party at the Museum of the Mountain Man on Thursday, March 10th. Landry talked about his experiences working on the award-wi ... FULL STORY
‘Missed Jury Duty’ phone calls are a scam (March 10, 2016)
Don’t believe callers claiming to be sheriff’s deputies calling from the Court
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office in Rock Springs is issuing a renewed warning about a telephone scam that has, once again, surfaced in Sweetwater County. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 10, 2016 (March 10, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, March 10, 2016, 9:00AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. About 1/2 inch new snow at Upper Surveyor, less at the Nordic Equipment building. 25F deg ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Middle School 2016 Wyoming State Science Fair Winners (March 10, 2016)
Wyoming State Science Fair 2016 was held March 6-8, 2016 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. 300 students presented projects from schools across the state. Pinedale Middle School entered 23 projects. Below are the students who placed at State. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Snow and Grooming Update - 3/10/16 (March 10, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
Snow since Sunday: 4" ... FULL STORY
NACO Report to Sublette County (March 9, 2016)
by Joel Bousman, Commissioner and 2nd Vice President Western Interstate Region
National Association of Counties (NACO) ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Week 3 History Contest Winner: Bonnie Whitley, Boulder (March 9, 2016)
Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest Week 3 Winner, and announcing the question for Week 4
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We are pleased to announce Bonnie Whitley, of Boulder as the winner of last week’s Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest. ... FULL STORY
(44 pictures) Pinedale Boat Club Big Fish Winter Derby 2016 (March 8, 2016)
Fish Tails and Tall Tales
by Terry Allen
Friday: ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Swearing in ceremony for new BLM Pinedale office Field Manager Caleb Hiner (March 8, 2016)
On Monday, March 7, 2016, Caleb Hiner took his oath as the new field manager for the Pinedale Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. ... FULL STORY
Robin Schamber appointed to Wyoming State Board of Education (March 8, 2016)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
Superintendent Jay Harnack announced on Monday, March 7, 2016, that Robin Schamber, SCSD 1 School Board Member, has been appointed to the Wyoming State Board of Education. Mrs. Schamber is scheduled to serve the remainder of the term vacated by the resignatio ... FULL STORY
SCSD#1 on Internet Filtering (March 8, 2016)
by Sublette County School District #1 media release
Filtering Internet content is often confused with censorship and is a hot topic in education, especially with the recent technology centered trend in modern classrooms. In 2000 Congress enacted the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to help protect chi ... FULL STORY
USDA Sublette County Local Work Group to meet April 14 in Pinedale (Original post March 7, 2016 | Updated March 8, 2016)
(Note meeting location change)
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag Half-staff Notice – Former First Lady Nancy Reagan (March 7, 2016)
by Governor Matthew H. Mead’s office media release
Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to President Barack Obama's Proclamation has ordered both the U.S. and the Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide from today until sunset on the day of interment in memory of former first lady Nancy Reagan. S ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 7, 2016 (March 7, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, March 7, 2016, 8:30AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Old Road Trail groomed this morning. 1-2 inches new snow, breezy, 23F degrees at 8AM. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda-March 8, 2016 (March 5, 2016)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Flamingo Cup March 12 (March 4, 2016)
Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association will host the Flamingo Cup on Saturday, March 12th at White Pine Ski Resort. Costumes are encouraged. Cost to enter is $10 per person. Racer tickets $27 Deadline to enter is March 10th. Pre entry is appreciated ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – March 4, 2016 (March 4, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the last day of the legislative session on the 4th day of March. Today was another slow day, as conference committees finished up on several important bills. We voted on concurrence of the con ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Quattrosound (March 4, 2016)
PFAC hit another one out of the park Thursday night. With a style melded of many genres, Quattrosound delighted all with their unique blend of music on Violin, cello, guitar, and an eclectic selection of percussion instruments from around the world,. The 4- ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Getting ready for the Derby (March 4, 2016)
David Labriola and Steven Eldridge left the 60 mph winds in Cheyenne and arrived at a calm 51 degree Friday evening on Fremont Lake. In 59 seconds with a hand auger Steven drilled thru 22 inches of ice a hundred yards off Sandy Beach. They baited hooks with s ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale issues Decision on the Jonah Year-Round Development Project (March 4, 2016)
Finding of No Significant Impact
by Bureau of Land Management
The BLM’s Pinedale Field Office has approved the BLM Mitigation Alternative to allow Jonah Energy LLC and LINN Operating, Inc. to conduct year-round development for a 5-year period in the northern portion of the Jonah Infill Development Project Area (JIDPA). ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Legislature update - March 3, 2016 (March 4, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the capitol on Thursday the 3rd of March. Yes, I said the capitol. Thursday morning, several of us legislators were given a tour of the renovation in progress on Wyoming’s historic capitol bui ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Youth Business Ventures Contest looks for new businesses to fund (March 4, 2016)
Calling all young entrepreneurs, plans must be in by April 22
by Sublette County 4-H
Through a generous start up grant from The Daniels Fund, Sublette County 4-H will be hosting its eighth year of the Youth Business Ventures Contest. This contest is open to any youth ages 8 (by Jan 1, 2016) to 18 in Sublette County. Youth do not have to be 4- ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Did you know there’s a Jackson Hole in China? (March 4, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Apparently there are some folks in China who love the American West and cowboy culture so much they have actually created a town replicated after Jackson Hole, Wyoming… and named it Jackson Hole! ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Historical Society Spring Thaw Party March 10 (March 4, 2016)
Special guest speaker Clay Landry will talk about the making of the Hollywood movie ‘The Revenant’
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Historical Society will be hosting their annual Spring Thaw Party and annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 10th at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. The event starts at 6PM with a short business meeting for the membershi ... FULL STORY
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) applications due April 1st (March 4, 2016)
Summer work on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is now accepting applications for the United States Youth Conservation Corps program, deadline to apply is Friday, April 1st, 2016. ... FULL STORY
Roadkill: Let public salvage or not? (March 4, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s position is that it is both illegal and unsafe to recover meat from any road-killed wildlife, or wildlife parts, on any Wyoming roadway. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Beautiful Sunrise (March 4, 2016)
A number of folks have sent in snapshots of the fiery orange sunrises we have had lately. Here is one from Dave Bell taken Wednesday, March 3rd. Click on this link for more of Dave’s scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell Photo Gallery. ... FULL STORY
Big Fish Winter Derby March 5 & 6 (March 4, 2016)
The Pinedale Boat Club Big Fish Winter Derby will be held at Fremont Lake, Pinedale, Wyoming on the weekend of Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th, 2016. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 4, 2016 (March 4, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 4, 2016, 9:00AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Flatline, Heart Attack, west side of Lower Surveyor Park all groomed this morning. Rest were groomed yesterday and should be in good condition. 25F degrees. Recommend coming up s ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Classes offered at Pinedale Aquatic Center (March 4, 2016)
March 7: Meditative Yoga Q&A Session ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 3, 2016 (March 3, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, March 3, 2016, 9:00AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop all groomed this morning. About 14F degrees. Calm, sunny. Golf Course and CCC Ponds trails not groomed for now due to lack of snow. ... FULL STORY
Blood Draws in March (March 2, 2016)
In LaBarge and Marbleton
Nurses for Community Health will be sponsoring Blood Draws in LaBarge and Marbleton in March. There will not be a health fair, but are doing the blood draws and results will be mailed to participants. For more information contact Tonia Hoffman 307-390-8100 or ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature updates (March 2, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Wednesday, March 2, 2016: ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Week 2 History Contest Winner: Sandy Kawa, Pinedale (March 2, 2016)
Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest Week 2 Winner, and announcing the question for Week 3
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We are pleased to announce Sandy Kawa of Pinedale as the winner of last week’s Schwan’s Sublette County History Contest. ... FULL STORY
Death notice: Jeffrey Reising (March 2, 2016)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
(PINEDALE, WYO – Mar. 2, 2016) At approximately 2:00 p.m. on March 1, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a welfare check on a male subject at an address on East Mapfel in Pinedale. Deputies responded to the residence where they located ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Still lots of winter activities at White Pine (March 2, 2016)
by White Pine Resort
As the snow melts in Pinedale, ‘summerphiles’ begin to drop layers and yearn for more of the warmer days. For those who love the winter activities, late winter is regarded as some of the best skiing. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Adult Hockey news (March 1, 2016)
The Pinedale Adult Coed Hockey Team sent in the news that they traveled to Salmon, Idaho the last weekend of February to play in the PBR tournament. They earned a trophy and had a great time playing on their outdoor rink. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Attorneys educate 5th graders about U.S. Constitution (March 1, 2016)
by Wyoming State Bar
The Wyoming State Bar in partnership with the Equal Justice Wyoming Foundation today (March 1, 2016) announced that on March 16, 2016, Wyoming lawyers will be visiting nearly every fifth-grade classroom in the state to give a one-hour presentation about the U. ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone bears emerging from dens (March 1, 2016)
by Yellowstone National Park
Grizzly bears are emerging from hibernation in the Greater Yellowstone Area, so hikers, skiers and snowshoers should stay in groups of three of more, make noise on the trail, and carry bear spray. Bear spray is a good last line of defense, if kept handy and us ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 1, 2016 (March 1, 2016)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 9:00AM report: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Old Road Trail all groomed this morning. About 25F degrees. Warming up fast. Recommend coming up soon. ... FULL STORY

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