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BTNF hosts Smokey Bear Holiday Coloring Contest (posted 11/15/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE, WYOMING - In honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th year, the Pinedale and Big Piney ranger districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest are hosting a holiday coloring contest.
Coloring sheets can be found online (https://gacc.nifc.gov/gbcc/dispatch/wy-tdc/home/2024-11-14/smokey-bear-holiday-color-sheetsor at the Pinedale or Big Piney District offices.
A photo of completed coloring sheets should be emailed to nan.stinson@usda.gov or text to 307-231-4322. Completed pictures can also be brought into the Pinedale Forest Service office at 29 E. Fremont Lake Road (at the east end of the Ridley’s parking lot) or the Big Piney office at 10418 S. U.S. Hwy 189.
All participants will receive a Smokey Bear ribbon (as supplies last) and Smokey Bear ornament, and Smokey prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 0-5 years, 6-10 years and 10+ years old. Please include the artist’s name and a telephone number on the back of the coloring sheet. Submit entries before December 20th to get prizes. Winners will be called on Friday, December 20, 2024. Happy holidays and happy coloring!
For other news, events and information you can call 307-739-5500 or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf or follow the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Facebook @BridgerTetonNF or on X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.
Ask Flora—November 2024 (posted 11/15/2024)
Sage & Snow Garden Club
Dear Flora,
All of this snow and cold weather has found me with my autumn chores uncompleted. Are there things that I can still do this fall to winterize my yard and get a jump start for the next growing season?
Best Regards,
Billy Chilly
Dear Billy,
Never fear! There are still some activities that can be done (especially if we can catch a few more nice days):
Mulch—there is still time to add a layer of mulch, compost, shredded leaves, or straw around your perennial plants and bushes. Mulching can insulate plants to protect them during extreme cold. Mulch also helps the soil maintain moisture at the root level.
Prune—prep your perennials by deadheading old flowers. Cut back daylilies, catmint, and bee balm. Do your research—not all plants like a fall trim.
Compost—layer up your compost pile with layers of brown materials (like straw or dried leaves), layers of wet green materials (like grass clippings, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds), layer of aged manure, and native soil. Winter composting is slow, but materials will continue to break down for spring use.
Clean & store tools—use steel wool to remove dirt from shovels, spades, or pruners. Sharpen pruners with whetstone, shovel edges with single-mill file. Wipe down metal surfaces with lightweight household oil (such as 3-in-1). Store in a clean, dry area in your garage or shed.
Record successful plantings and processes. Document what worked so you can order your favorite varieties for next year’s garden.
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Dear Flora,
I have collected some seeds left over from my garden and flower beds. Can I store them and plant them next year? How will I know if they are still viable?
Sincerely,
Iris LaPlante
Dear Iris,
Yes, you can store your extra seeds and collected seeds for planting next spring. Here are a few simple tips:
Collect seeds from your healthiest plants. Make sure seeds come from open-pollinated varieties. F1 hybrids will not produce plants true to the parent plant.
Make sure to separate the seeds from the seed heads. Remove any chaff.
Seeds may benefit from a two-week drying period on a cookie sheet in a warm, dark location.
After drying, place seeds in small seed packets or paper envelopes. Make sure to label clearly with seed variety and date collected.
Place envelopes in an airtight container, like a glass jar or plastic storage container. Extra seeds that you purchased can be stored this way too.
Keep the container in a cool, dry, dark place—like a basement, closet, or the back of your fridge.
Test your seeds for germination in the spring. Take some of your seeds and place them in a wet paper towel. Roll up the towel and place in a Ziploc plastic bag. Label and store in a warm location between 70—80 degrees Fahrenheit. Check on seeds every few days looking for germination. If 8 out of 10 seeds germinated, you have an 80% viability rate.
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Dear Flora,
I would love to learn more about gardening in Sublette County. Does the garden club have any upcoming activities that I could participate in?
Ever Grateful,
Sage Snow
Dear Sage,
The Sage and Snow Garden Club will meet in January for our annual business meeting to plan events for 2025. Everyone is welcome to join our club to learn more about successful techniques and plants that grow in Sublette County. For more information or to ask questions for our next Ask Flora column, go to our website at https://www.sageandsnowgardenclub.org/ or contact Arlinda McLaughlin, Master Gardener at 307-231-9402.
Annual Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 Nov. 28 (posted 11/15/2024)
Thanksgiving morning 3-Mile Fun Run, Walk or Trot
The Annual Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 will be held Thursday, Nov. 28th, Thanksgiving morning starting at the Sheppard's house (22 Sportsman Loop). This is a 3-mile fun run, walk or trot. The event starts at 9 AM. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Everyone needs to register, however there is no charge to enter. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. For any questions call 307-231-0060 or email craig.sheppard@hotmail.com for more details.
Veterans Day program in Pinedale (posted 11/13/2024)
Pinedale Online
The 2024 Veterans Day program was held on Monday, November 11th in the Sheppard Auditorium in Pinedale. There were programs in the morning at the local schools, and then a program for the community. The Pinedale High School Combined Choir, led by Gregory Allen, sang selected patriotic songs. Chaplain Randy Belton (US Marines) gave the invocation. The Pinedale High School Concert Band, led by Justin Smith, played musical selections. Keynote Speaker was Jim Nelson, part of the brother duo with Andy Nelson for COW (Clear Out West) Radio. Community awards were given out to Bomgaars, Jim & Andy Nelson, and Sublette County Deputy Garrett Lozier. Student essay awards were given, and the delegates for Boys and Girls State spoke briefly about their experience. Mike Edison, with the American Legion, MC’d the program and gave out the Community Awards. Phil Vrska, US Marines, led posting of the colors. Click on this link for pictures from the program: 2024 Pinedale Veterans Day program
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Sublette County Sheriff's Office registers first Project Lifesaver Program client (posted 11/13/2024)
Sublette County Sheriff's Office
The Sublette County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the enrollment of our first Project Lifesaver client, Flannery, a local first grade student. On Friday, November 8th, Flannery became the first active participant in this vital program, designed to protect individuals who are at risk of wandering due to cognitive conditions.
Project Lifesaver equips clients with personalized tracking technology, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind for families and caregivers. The SCSO is excited to be part of this innovative initiative to keep our community members safe.
For those interested in supporting Project Lifesaver, please consider making a donation at https://projectlifesaver.org/get-involved/donate/.
Project Lifesaver is now active for anyone in Sublette County interested in enrolling a family member. For more information or to enroll, please contact Project Life Saver Administrator Deputy Hana Patterson at 307-367-4378 or hpatterson@sublettecountwy.gov.
PAPO project deadline January 31, 2025 (posted 11/13/2024)
Bureau of Land Management
PINEDALE, WYOMING—The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is soliciting project applications for potential 2025 funding. Project application information and materials can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/77515/510.
Project applicants are required to use the 2025 PAPO application. Applicants should refer to the 2025 Project Ranking Score Sheet to provide information on PAPO strategic plan goals and priorities. Submitted projects should relate to PAPO’s strategic plan goals and priorities, as discussed in project application materials found at the website under Documents, then at the end of Other Documents & Reports.
The deadline for 2025 PAPO project applications is January 31, 2025, for all applicants.
The PAPO Board of Directors will make project funding decisions at the Spring 2025 Board meeting in Pinedale. This meeting will be advertised in early 2025.
PAPO project applications must be submitted electronically. To submit your application, get further information, or if you are unable to submit your application electronically, please contact Amber Robbins, PAPO Coordinator (interim), at: arobbins@blm.gov or by phone at (307) 367-5321.
PAC hosts holiday events (posted 11/7/2024)
Mark your calendars for more holiday events, these courtesy of the Pinedale Aquatic Center:
November 23 - Old Fashioned Pie Social - Saturday from 1-3pm at the Daniel School House - Join PAC at the Daniel School House for an old fashioned pie social. We will have pie, coffee, and cider along with dancing and corn hole. Come and enjoy this FREE community event with family and friends. Bring a canned good to be donated. Want to bring a pie to share? Click the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/doRjVB33T7YnosZB8
December 21 - Frosty 5K Fun Run - Saturday from 10am at the Pinedale Aquatic Center - Bring the whole family down for an outdoor fun 5K walk/run to celebrate this holiday season; warm up after with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee. Free admission to PAC for race participants after the race. Contest for best festive costume. Register early here: https://forms.gle/33bs7WBZ43Dr1pVc8
Related Links:
www.pinedaleaquatic.com
2024 Nonprofits
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Foundation 23 helps 36 local non-profit organizations raise funds (posted 11/6/2024)
$194,901 raised for Sublette County nonprofits
Pinedale Online!
Foundation 23, now in its third year, was started to increase awareness, connections, and financial backing for non-profit organizations in Sublette County. During their annual fundraising from July through September, donors give through them to any of the participating non-profits of their choice and have their donations matched. The group sponsors the annual Race to Rai$e, formerly the Pinedale Half Marathon, in mid-September. The race includes a half marathon, 10K, 1 K Fun Walk/Run, and this year added a new 5K. This year’s race, now in its 20th year, had 297 registered racers. There were 23 Matching Donors who contributed over $75,000 to the donation effort.
The Foundation 23 fundraising year culminates in the Cally’s Helping Hands Nonprofit Appreciation event, which was held on Wednesday, November 6th, in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Thirty-six local nonprofit organizations participated in the fundraising efforts and were recognized at the evening event. Local donations to nonprofits amounted to $119,201, and with the added $75,700 in matching funds, a total of $194,901 was raised for Sublette County nonprofits during this year’s fundraising campaign.
Cally’s Helping Hands is named after Cally McKee, a community-minded, passionate volunteer who made a positive impact on many nonprofits in Sublette County. She was one of the co-founders of the Pinedale Half Marathon, and lived life with a strong spirit of volunteerism. Cally passed away unexpectedly in 2014. In her honor, Cally’s Helping Hands was started to recognize the volunteers and nonprofits within Sublette County.
2024 Participating Nonprofit Organizations:
Big Piney/Marbleton Community Development
Boulder Community Citizens Center
Bridges of Sublette County
Buffalo Jump Pony Club
Children’s Discovery Center
Children’s Learning Center
Community Bak Pak Program
Friends of Big Piney Rec
Friends of PAC
Friends of the Bridger-Teton
Green River Valley Museum
Green River Valley Program of the Jackson Hole Land Trust
Happy Endings Animal Rescue
LOBA Memorial (Local Outreach for Benefit of Animals)
Main Street Pinedale
McKenzie Meningitis Foundation
M.E.S.A. Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen
Museum of the Mountain Man
Pinedale Community Food Basket
Pinedale Community Summer Lunch Program
Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Pinedale Little League
Pinedale Preschool
Pinedale Theatre Company
Reclaiming Hope
Rendezvous Pointe
Sexual Assault Family Violence (SAFV) Task Force
Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center
Sublette County 4-H Foundation
Sublette County Health Foundation
Sublette County Library Foundation
Sublette Trails Association
Tip Top Search & Rescue
Wind River Skate Club
Winter Range Foundation
Match Pool Donors:
Temple ($10,000):
Jo Crandall
Mike & Tami Crosson
Ken & Julie Konicek
Tosi ($5,000):
Gannett Peak Lodge and The Log Cabin Motel
Pinedale Self Storage
PureWest
Hoback ($2500):
Tara Bolgiano, Realtor
High Mountain Real Estate
Jason & Sonja Rife
Mike & Pamela Schmid
Phelps & Pamela Swift
Pinedale Properties
Anonymous
McDougal ($1000):
Tagg & Nancy Guio
Valerie Lee & Leslie Hagenstein
Sue Holz
Don & Valerie Jackson
Joni Mack
John & Jarlath Mortenson
John & Wendy Walter
Tim Zebulske
Other Generous Donors:
Bank of Jackson Hole
Abigail Beck
Patricia Negus
Michael & Claudia Schrotz
Bruce Morrison
Roger Weber
Cally’s Helping Hands Event Sponsors:
Country Lane Liquors
Rosy Posies
High Country Linens
Nested West
Southwest Pioneers Senior Center
Ridley’s Family Markets
Rendezvous Pointe
The Daniel Junction
Heart & Soul Café
Bison Bounty
Wind River Brewing Company
Ken & Julie Konicek
Sublette County Libraries
Pinedale Aquatic Center
Related Links:
www.foundation23.org
Foundation 23 Raise to Rai$e Facebook page
Improvements and repairs completed to Reardon Road (posted 11/6/2024)
Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has completed maintenance on Reardon Road (BLM road 5401), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The repaired section of the road, located in Sublette County between Big Piney and La Barge, is now open to the public.
"These repairs will allow safer access to public lands," said Ben Smith, Pinedale’s assistant field manager for resources.
The IRA-funded projects "improve public lands that are being significantly degraded by invasive species, unprecedented wildfire, unregulated use and climate change."
The BLM remains committed to providing safe access to public lands for local communities and visitors.
For more information, contact Ben Smith at 307-367-5300. You can also visit our official website to view the press release or explore photos in our image gallery. Stay updated on all things BLM Wyoming by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Pile Burning to begin on BTNF near Pinedale (posted 11/6/2024)
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Winter conditions are settling in over the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which means fuels crews will soon begin pile burning operations throughout the district. Fuels reduction programs, which involve mechanical or hand thinning projects, remove trees to reduce forest density and improve forest health. Hand piles result from crews using chainsaws to thin the forest and then piling the sawn unmarketable limbs, saplings, and brush.
Pile burning near the communities of Bondurant, Merna, and Pinedale could begin as soon as November 12th, 2024. Pile burning may continue through December, depending on weather and fuels conditions.
Piles are only ignited when fuels managers are confident that the project can be undertaken safely and successfully. snow cover, fuel moisture, precipitation, wind, temperature, and available firefighter staffing are all considered before beginning a pile burn.
Piles which are ready for burning are prioritized based on elevation, aspect, access, and proximity to homes. Smoke, flames, and glowing embers are often visible, and are a normal part of pile burning operations. Snow helps contain the piles and firefighters monitor the area during and after the burn. Public and firefighter safety is always the number one priority in burning operations.
For other news, events and information you can call 307-739-5500 or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf or follow the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Facebook @BridgerTetonNF or on X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.
WYDEQ Public Meeting in Pinedale Dec 3 (posted 11/6/2024)
Regarding Upper Green River Basin Ozone attainment redesignation process
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality/Air Quality Division (AQD) will hold a public engagement session for the Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) Ozone Request for Redesignation to Attainment and Maintenance Plan process. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Public Engagement Session will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sublette County Public Library, 155 S Tyler Avenue, Pinedale, Wyoming.
This meeting will include an AQD presentation on the topic outlined above. Following the presentation, attendees will have opportunities to engage and provide input to help inform the Division’s process for submitting a request to the EPA to formally redesignate the Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) back to attainment status, as required by the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This Request for Redesignation process will also include the development of a Maintenance Plan for the UGRB under the requirements of Clean Air Act Section 175A.
After years of collaborative efforts between the community, regulated industry, and the AQD, the UGRB attained the 2008 Ozone NAAQS for three consecutive years in 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized this accomplishment with the issuance of a Determination of Attainment in April 2016. However, to formally remove the nonattainment status, the Clean Air Act requires states to undertake a formal request for redesignation process in order for EPA to issue a reattainment status. This meeting will address the steps required.
If you have any questions regarding the engagement session, or for more information about the UGRB Ozone Request for Redesignation, please contact ozone@wyo.gov.
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New Book - Sublette County available now (posted 10/29/2024)
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Sublette County, a new history of the area by local author Ann Chambers Noble.
About the Book
Sublette County encompasses much of the upper Green River Valley, a stunningly beautiful area encased on three sides by rugged mountain ranges. The county is named in honor of fur trapper and trader William Sublette, who attended several Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Rendezvous in the early 19th century. The short-lived fur trade era had a lasting impact when the mountain men, with Native American assistance, passed on the knowledge of the area’s geography, including migration routes used by the next group to travel to the area, the homesteaders. Permanent settlement started in the 1870s by stubborn, hardy settlers who maintained cattle and sheep herds despite the high altitude and harsh climate. Sublette County was Wyoming’s last county created when it was officially organized in 1923. The county’s economic base also included tourism and energy extraction. Supporting the small population over the vast landscape were only three incorporated towns, making post offices, trading posts, and schools scattered throughout the county important for the isolated communities.
About the Author
Ann Chambers Noble has authored several award-winning histories of Sublette County in Arcadia’s Images of America series, including Pinedale and Big Piney and Marbleton. The photographs in this book are new to the series and are provided by the county’s museums and Sublette County family albums.
Book Signings
Ann will be signing books, and books will be available, at the following events:
Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2024: Holiday and Craft Fair at Rendezvous Pointe . Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, December 6: Lovatt Room, Pinedale Library, during the Museum of the Mountain Man’s Holiday Wreath & Chocolate Auction, 6 – 8 p.m.
Friday, December 13: Green River Valley Museum, Big Piney, 4 – 6 p.m.
Books are now available at the Museum of the Mountain Man, Office Outlet, Cowboy Shop, and Nested West in Pinedale and the Green River Valley Museum and Office Outlet in Big Piney.
About Arcadia Publishing
Arcadia Publishing is the nation’s leading publisher of books of local nonfiction and rarely explored pockets of history. Our mission is to connect people with their past, with their communities and with one another. Arcadia has a catalog of thousands of titles exploring the story of America one city, state, or county at a time.
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Get your tickets for the Lions Club Annual Snowmobile Raffle (posted 10/18/2024)
Drawing Dec. 7, 2024
Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club is currently selling tickets for its 35th Annual Snowmobile Raffle. This is the club’s largest fundraiser. The winner will receive a 2025 Polaris 850 Pro RMK Matryx 155 sled. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Bucky’s Outdoors beginning at noon. This is a reverse drawing, so the last ticket pulled wins the sled. Refreshments are served during the drawing, so come enjoy the suspense! Tickets are available from any Lion or from Office Outlet, Bucky’s Outdoors, Bank of Jackson Hole Pinedale, and Rebel Auto Parts.
The Pinedale Lions Club supports numerous local projects including the Easter Egg Hunt, high school scholarships, grants to early childhood education centers, vision care assistance, free diabetes testing via the Public Health Nurse, eyeglass recycling, and the Leo Club for youth ages 12-18. You can find Lions flipping pancakes at the Pinedale Airport Fly-In, serving slow cooked beef at the Rendezvous Pageant, and directing traffic during the Winter Carnival. They also help fund the Allen H. Stewart Lions Camp on Casper Mountain, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank and contribute to Lions Clubs International’s disaster relief efforts.
The club can be contacted via email at pinedalelionsclub@gmail.com.
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