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Pinedale Online News - August 2007

PAWG Water Quality Task Group meeting Sept. 25 (August 31, 2007)
Pinedale Anticline Working Group
by Bureau of Land Managment (BLM)
The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) Water Quality Task Group will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in the Pinedale BLM Rendezvous Conference Room. For more information contact Caleb Hiner at (307) 367-5352, or visit the Pine ... FULL STORY
BOCES, WWCC extend free ACT prep class (August 31, 2007)
Pinedale and Big Piney/Marbleton students
by WWCC GEAR UP
Juniors and seniors attending Big Piney and Pinedale High Schools have the opportunity to increase their ACT test scores by taking a free ACT Test Preparation class in Big Piney starting September 11, 2007. Participants will also receive the free text, The Re ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Middle School Open House (August 30, 2007)
Students attending Pinedale Middle School got a chance to tour the new buildings and meet the teachers and principal on Tuesday, August 22nd. Pictured here, Kevan Kennington, talks with students and their parents. Kennington moved here from Utah to take the po ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Aquatic Center News (August 28, 2007)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center - Julie JJ Huntley, Director
Thirty-eight participants from 8 – 18 years old were coached and encouraged by Josh Davis, Olympic swimmer, on Saturday the 25th at the PINEDALE AQUATIC CENTER. Note how Josh demonstrates the “streamline” position on the competition pool bulkhead that spans t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Hoback Canyon mudslide cleanup work continues (August 28, 2007)
On Monday, Wyoming Department of Transportation workers were back at cleaning up debris from several mudslides in Hoback Canyon that occurred earlier this month. Four slides closed Highway 191 in the canyon for several hours on August 17th. ... FULL STORY
Wind River Archers Archery Club news (August 28, 2007)
The Wind River Archers Archery Club recently heard the good news they were approved by the Sublette County Recreation Board for the "Motion Target System" that they requested. They will be purchasing the 8-target version. ... FULL STORY
Fremont Lake Pathway to close for construction Sept 4-7 (August 27, 2007)
Maintenance project to seal pathway with oil
The Fremont Lake Pathway in Pinedale will be closed for construction work from Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 7. ... FULL STORY
WY Highway Patrol steps up presence for holiday weekend (August 30, 2007)
Have a safe Labor Day weekend
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
This Labor Day Holiday the Wyoming Highway Patrol will be working with other law enforcement agencies nationwide performing highly visible enforcement operations during the crackdown period which begins Friday, August 31st, and will continue through Monday, Se ... FULL STORY
BLM to consider 2 more alternatives for Pinedale Anticline (August 30, 2007)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management will release two additional alternatives for the Pinedale Anticline Project Area Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (PAPA SEIS) later this year. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) U.S. Senator John Barrasso in Pinedale (August 29, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Senator Barrasso was in Pinedale on Wednesday. The visit was part of a tour of towns across Wyoming during August. His spoke to a standing-room only crowd at Rendezvous Pointe. Senator Barrasso replaced Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas, who passed away in June at ... FULL STORY
BLM lifts fire restrictions in Kemmerer Field Office area (August 30, 2007)
In Lincoln County
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is lifting fire restrictions on BLM-administered land in Lincoln County, effective noon Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Yellowstone Quick Hitter (August 30, 2007)
by Dave Bell
September is a great month to visit nearby Yellowstone National Park. The tourist traffic has slowed down and fall colors are starting to turn. There is always abundant wildlife and the elk will start gathering their harems and bugeling. ... FULL STORY
UW Enrollment Shows Increase (August 30, 2007)
2.7% increase from last year
by University of Wyoming
Preliminary figures indicate that enrollment at the University of Wyoming is 2.8 percent higher than it was last year at the same time. ... FULL STORY
Closure Orders still in effect for Bridger-Teton Fires (August 29, 2007)
Firefighters are still working on putting out hot spots on several large fires on the Bridger-Teton that were ignited early this summer. ... FULL STORY
Fremont Lake Pathway to close for construction Sept 4-7 (August 27, 2007)
Maintenance project to seal pathway with oil
The Fremont Lake Pathway in Pinedale will be closed for construction work from Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 7. ... FULL STORY
Avalanche Forecast organization improves (August 28, 2007)
by Bob Comey, Director and Lead Forecaster, Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Forecast Center
The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Forecast Center has seen some additions and upgrades in the last season due to funding from the nonprofit Avalanche Forecast Support Organization and thanks to people who supporting their work. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Ag Business Directories available (August 27, 2007)
Through Wyoming Business Council
by Wyoming Business Council
The fourth edition of the Wyoming Farm, Ranch and Agribusiness Directory is available through the Wyoming Business Council. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Town Council meeting (August 27, 2007)
Termination of 3 Planning & Zoning members by Mayor likely to be a hot issue
Below is the text of the radio story that is being aired today on KPIN 101.1 FM Pinedale Radio by Bob Rule on the topic of the termination of three Pinedale Planning and Zoning members by Pinedale Town Mayor Steve Smith. Click on the link in the story text to ... FULL STORY
Statement from Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith (August 23, 2007)
Clarification of facts with town’s planning & zoning activities
The Town of Pinedale issued the following media statement on Thursday, August 23, 2007, 1:13 PM. We are reprinting it below in its entirety. ... FULL STORY
(20 pictures) Rounding up excess wild horses (August 30, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit
The Bureau of Land Management hired a contract crew out of Utah to work last week in efforts to gather nearly 500 wild horses from the Great Divide Basin area east of Rock Springs and north of I-80. Once processed, the animals will eventually be put up for pub ... FULL STORY
Bridger-Teton considers moving Supervisor’s Office from Jackson, Wyoming (August 30, 2007)
Pinedale considered one of the options, along with Afton, Alpine and remaining in Jackson
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is considering moving their Supervisor’s Office (SO) in Jackson to another town, citing the need to find affordable housing for Forest employees as the main reason for looking at this possibility. ... FULL STORY
Gros Ventre pack produces 8 pups (August 30, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field crew confirmed eight pups (plus 4-6 adults) in the Gros Ventre wolf pack. Trapping and collaring efforts for the Gros Ventre Pack have been halted until forest fires subside and access in to the area is possible. ... FULL STORY
Wolf investigation sought (August 30, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Eight conservation groups led by Forest Guardians requested a federal investigation into allegations that a USDA Wildlife Services predator control agent pointed a rifle at a New Mexico Game and Fish Department biologist at the scene of the latest Mexican g ... FULL STORY
President Bush orders facilitation of hunting & wildlife conservation (August 22, 2007)
Signed an Executive Order on August 16
On August 16th, President Bush signed an Executive Order directing Federal agencies that have programs and activities that have a measurable effect on public land management, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management, including the Department of the Interior ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Headwaters: Aerial Photos of the Upper Green (August 21, 2007)
Photos by Rita Donham
Don’t miss the aerial photo exhibit from now until September 7th in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. Photographer Rita Donham has photos from the Upper Green River Basin on display. ... FULL STORY
EnCana honored by BLM for best management practices (August 22, 2007)
by Encana media release
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced EnCana as a winner of the 2007 Oil, Gas and Geothermal Development Environmental Best Management Practices (BMP) Award for Most Improved Environmental Practices in a Highly Developed Oil & Gas Field. ... FULL STORY
BLM hosts live broadcast (August 22, 2007)
On Preparation of Documents Relating to Oil and Gas Development
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service are hosting an interactive satellite broadcast for those parties involved in preparing documents related to oil and gas development on Federal public lands. ... FULL STORY
Middle and Hardscrabble Fires (August 22, 2007)
Bridger-Teton continues to work on two wildfires
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest took control of two fires Monday after the Type 2 Incident Management Teams that were aiding the Forest left for other assignments. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The Wyoming Bucking Horse logo (August 22, 2007)
Wyoming owns and defends the trademark of the Bucking Horse and Rider
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
Cheyenne) - Wyoming’s official logo of a bucking horse and rider is more than just a symbol - it’s a federally-registered trademark that the state vigorously defends. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Total eclipse of the Moon (August 28, 2007)
by Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM Pinedale Radio
Star gazers were treated to a total eclipse of the Moon during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 28th. The event was visible from the United States and Canada as well as South America, the Pacific Ocean, western Asia and Australia. During a total luna ... FULL STORY
(35 pictures) Cowboy Shop Classic (August 27, 2007)
by Clint Gilchrist, Pinedale Online!
The 19th Annual Cowboy Shop Classic roping was held on Sunday, August 26 at the Pinedale Rodeo grounds. The event is by invitation only and features local team ropers ranging from children to grandparents. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Mayor terminates Brito from P&Z Board (Original story posted August 28, 2007 | Revised August 29, 2007)
Paul Rock and Barbara Boyce reappointed to 3-year terms
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Editor’s Comment, Wednesday, August 29, 2007: The Town of Pinedale, contacted us on Wednesday (August 29) to request a change correction to the headline on this story. “We are requesting a correction be made to your headline “Town Council terminates Brito from ... FULL STORY
Idaho group seeks wolf removal (August 27, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Idaho Anti-Wolf Coalition has refiled its petition relating to wolf regulation in Idaho, seeking to remove wolves from the state by whatever means necessary. ... FULL STORY
2 Power outages in Sublette County Sunday (August 19, 2007)
5800 customers without power
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Two separate power outages on Sunday knocked out power to customers in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
Hatch Report: Still Plenty of Fishing Left (August 16, 2007)
We have water and the fishing is great
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
Everyone is familiar with the hot, dry conditions which have prevailed in the Rocky Mountains over the summer. This situation prompted calls from across the country to discern if Pinedale had burned to the ground and if there was any fishing water left? ... FULL STORY
JIO Newsletter makes its debut (August 21, 2007)
Joint Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office
by Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The Joint Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO) recently unveiled its inaugural newsletter. The newsletter will be available on the JIO webpage as part of the Pinedale BLM’s homepage. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) New LaBarge Elementary School seeks subcontractors (August 21, 2007)
Sublette County School District #9 and Groathouse Construction, Inc, are advertising a request for pre-qualified subcontractor bids for work on the new LaBarge Elementary School in LaBarge, Wyoming (20 miles south of Big Piney). ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) BP to clean up contaminated water well (August 20, 2007)
Public involvement requires written request
by Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has agreed to allow BP America Production Co (BP) to enter into a Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for a contaminated industrial water well in the Jonah Field. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Call For Papers: Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal (August 20, 2007)
2nd annual academic publication by the Museum of the Mountain Man
by Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man is already preparing for 2008 Rendezvous and working on their second edition of their new Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Subsurface well heads (August 23, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
The oil and gas operators working in the Pinedale Anticline are experimenting with a variety of alternative operating methods to try and reduce impacts of their drilling operations on wildlife, air and water quality, visual impacts and disturbance footprint. T ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) BreakOut! Swim Clinic in Pinedale (August 26, 2007)
Mutual of Omaha clinic brings world-class swimmers to Pinedale swim clinic
by Pinedale Online and Bob Rule, KPIN
The Pinedale Aquatic Center and Sublette Swim Club hosted the BreakOut! Swim Clinic on Saturday, August 25, at the new Pinedale pool. The aquatic center isn’t completely finished yet, but the Olympic competition pool is filled and some activities are occurring ... FULL STORY
President Bush orders facilitation of hunting & wildlife conservation (August 22, 2007)
Executive Order: Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation
by White House News
On August 16th, President Bush signed an Executive Order directing Federal agencies that have programs and activities that have a measurable effect on public land management, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management, including the Department of the Interior ... FULL STORY
Temporary Road Closure for Fall Creek Road Aug. 22 (August 21, 2007)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest will temporarily close the southernmost 3-miles of Fall Creek Road tomorrow in order to replace a culvert underneath the roadway. Fall Creek road begins in Wilson and terminates 5-miles south of Hoback Junction on South Highw ... FULL STORY
Funnel clouds seen in Sublette County (August 15, 2007)
Thunderstorms bring funnel clouds, strong winds, rain, hail, lightning
by Pinedale Online!
The National Weather Service (NWS) out of Riverton issued a Special Weather Statement Wednesday afternoon alerting the public that funnel clouds had been observed in Sublette County. The public and trained spotters reported seeing a couple of funnel clouds. Th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Bridges Safe (August 16, 2007)
WYDOT inspects 3 Wyoming bridges
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
An inspection Tuesday, August 14, confirmed the safety of the I-25 service road bridge over the South Fork of the Powder River about nine miles south of Kaycee. ... FULL STORY
BLM honors energy companies (August 17, 2007)
For Sustainable Development Practices
by Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Deputy Director Jim Hughes today announced the winners of the 2007 Oil, Gas and Geothermal Development Environmental Best Management Practices (BMP) Awards. The awards recognize oil, gas and geothermal operators or right-of-way ... FULL STORY
Finding the balance conference (August 22, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Finding the Balance: Energy and Climate summit is a three-day event that aims to bring together high-level decision-makers, experts in the field of energy and climate, and other interested parties from across the U.S. and beyond to share information and fi ... FULL STORY
(24 pictures) Kendall Valley Volunteer Fire Dept BBQ (August 21, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
The Kendall Valley Volunteer Fire Department held their first annual BBQ on Saturday, August 18th. The department is raising money to build a new fire hall along with a community center. Chambers Design-Build has drawn up plans and they hope to begin building ... FULL STORY
(9 pictures) Pinedale Community Potluck and Picnic (August 21, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Sunday afternoon the Community potluck and picnic was a great way for people to come together and thank the many volunteers that were involved in helping during the Pole Creek Fire in July. The picnic was held on the Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center out on the ... FULL STORY
Eighteen sheep dead (August 21, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Federal wildlife officials are investigating the death of 18 sheep on a Bridger-Teton National Forest grazing allotment. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) James A. Baker III book signing Aug. 17 in Pinedale (August 13, 2007)
At the Museum of the Mountain Man
by Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man is pleased and honored to have a special book signing and reception with James A. Baker III on Friday, August 17th in Pinedale. This event is a function open only to members of the Sublette County Historical Society, which is th ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Mud Slides close Hoback Canyon (Original story posted August 18, 2007 | Updated with photos August 20, 2007)
4 separate slides
Monday, August 20, 2007: Story updated with photos of the mud slides. Photos courtesy David Rule and Joy Ufford. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) James A. Baker III in Pinedale (August 17, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
James A. Baker III served as Chief of Staff to Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush; Under Secretary of Commerce to Gerald Ford: Secretary of the Treasury to Reagan; and Secretary of State to Bush. He was at the Museum of the Mountain Man on Friday for a specia ... FULL STORY
No listing for bison (August 20, 2007)
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concluded that a petition to list the Yellowstone National Park bison herd as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act does not provide substantial scientific or commercial information to indicate listin ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The first New Yorkers at the Moondance Diner in LaBarge (August 18, 2007)
The first New Yorkers to visit the Moondance Diner in LaBarge The Moondance Diner arrived in LaBarge at dusk Friday evening, after a two week saga to bring it from New York and save it from the wrecking ball. ... FULL STORY
(11 pictures) Sublette Center Community Picnic (August 18, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Friday afternoon, August 17, the Sublette Center held their annual community picnic in Pinedale. The picnic is open to the entire community and is free of charge. Ribs, sides and ice cream for dessert brought a crowd out despite the rain. There was a raffle ... FULL STORY
(9 pictures) Pinedale High School Swim Team (August 20, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
"I'm glad we aren't practicing in Fremont Lake," Pinedale Swim Coach Bob Maxam commented on the completion of the Pinedale Aquatic Center competition pool. Fremont Lake was going to be one of the back-up plans if the pool wasn't ready to start practice this s ... FULL STORY
Teton Science School Fundraising Auction August 25 (August 13, 2007)
Teton Science School
On Saturday, August 25, 2007 Teton Science Schools will hold its 30th Annual Fundraising Auction. Teton Science Schools were founded in 1967 and work to educate, train and inspire students of all ages about nature. The event runs from 1:30 – 5:00 pm and will t ... FULL STORY
Fires burning in both Parks and BTNF (August 12, 2007)
Fire danger raised back to High
Several wildfires are burning in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. New fires began on Thursday evening, August 9, due to lightning. ... FULL STORY
Dick Cheney at Grand Teton National Park (August 12, 2007)
To dedicate $18.5 million Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center
Vice President Dick Cheney was in Grand Teton National Park on Saturday, August 11, to dedicate the $18.5 million Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. Other speakers at the ceremony included Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, Director of the Nati ... FULL STORY
Betty Fear named to UW Board of Trustees (August 10, 2007)
Former educator, county commissioner and business owner from Big Piney
by Governor Freudenthal’s office
A former educator, county commissioner and small business owner from Big Piney has been named to the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Thank You Party Aug 19 (August 16, 2007)
There will be a Pinedale Community Thank You party on Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Rendezvous Pointe. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale story makes Forbes.com (August 14, 2007)
Town of Pinedale officially objects to BLM’s proposed drilling alternative
by Pinedale Online!
The Town of Pinedale’s position of non-support of the Bureau of Land Management’s preferred plan for natural gas drilling in the Upper Green was highlighted in story on Forbes.com today. ... FULL STORY
Memorial Services for Jim Wells Aug. 18 (August 14, 2007)
Memorial Services for Jim Wells will be held on Saturday, August 18, at 4:00 PM at St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
US 191 To Get Additional Passing Lanes (August 13, 2007)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
Thanks to the additional funds appropriated by the 2007 State Legislature, the trip between Rock Springs and Pinedale will become much safer as more passing lanes are added to US Highway 191. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Memorial Services for John Sulenta Sr. Aug. 18 (August 13, 2007)
Memorial Services for John Sulenta Sr will be held on Saturday, August 18, at 2:30 pm at White Pine Ski Area. A gathering of family and friends will be held at White Pine from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Aquatic Center update (August 13, 2007)
Here is the timeline for the next couple of weeks for the Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC). ... FULL STORY
Dig It! Green Houses and Cold Frames (August 7, 2007)
by Sage and Snow Garden Club
Greenhouse ... FULL STORY
Kendall Valley VFD BBQ Aug. 18 (August 2, 2007)
”We came to your fire, please come to our BBQ!” The Kendall Valley Volunteer Fire Department is holding their 1st Annual BBQ on Saturday, August 18th. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wind River Heaven Hike (August 13, 2007)
Dave Bell and Arnold Brokling, along with sons, brother and friends, just returned from a week-long backcountry trip in the Deep Creek Lakes area of the southern Wind River Mountains. This photo is of the Cirque of the Towers area. Dave and Arnie have posted a ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Pinedale Rowing Club Sprint (August 17, 2007)
by Janet Montgomery
Three boats and four members of the Pinedale Rowing Club took to the Fremont Lake waters Saturday, August 18, for its second annual sprint event. ... FULL STORY
(10 pictures) Sailing Regatta - Photo Gallery (August 16, 2007)
The Pinedale Boat Club held their annual sailing regatta on Fremont Lake Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12th. ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Sublette County Library Art Displays (August 16, 2007)
by Pam McCulloch
Have you been to the Sublette County Library lately? Take time to stop by, not only to pick out a good book, but to see the fabulous art. August 10 – 12th, Sublette County Sexual Assualt and Family Violence Task Force (SAFV) will be displaying art in the Lov ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Haying before the storm (August 15, 2007)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Haying before the storm - funnel clouds spotted in Sublette County Big Piney rancher Scott Thompson keeps a wary eye on the black thunderstorm clouds behind him as he works on haying Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after this photo was taken, strong winds hit wit ... FULL STORY
Sublette County lifts fire restrictions (August 9, 2007)
Fire Danger still Moderate; Campfires permitted
Sublette County has joined the Bridger-Teton National Forest in lifting fire restrictions, according to Sublette County Fire Warden T.J. Hunt. ... FULL STORY
Fair Photos (August 7, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Click on the links below for Photo Galleries from the 2007 Sublette County Fair: ... FULL STORY
New FDA Botulism Warning: Canned green beans (August 7, 2007)
Sold nationwide
Another health alert has been issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Botulism warning. The new warning is for canned green beans sold nationwide under a variety of brand names. This warning is not related to the earlier recent warning for botul ... FULL STORY
Groups ask FWS to reconsider wolves (August 15, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Earthjustice, on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, the Humane Society of the U.S., and Help Our Wolves Live, has submitted two separate letters to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Wyoming quarters being printed (August 7, 2007)
500 million coins to be produced at the Denver Mint
Wyoming state officials and media representatives traveled to the Denver Mint for a ceremonial strike ceremony of the new Wyoming quarters on Monday, August 6. The quarters have been in production at the Denver Mint since early July, but have not yet been offi ... FULL STORY
Grizzly delisting lawsuit filed in Idaho (August 14, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Shopping for a friendly court, conservation groups have filed a lawsuit in Idaho federal district court challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to eliminate Endangered Species Act protections for the Yellowstone region’s grizzly bear populati ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Cowboy Poet Andy Nelson (August 13, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
Cowboy Poet Andy Nelson, from Pinedale, gave several performances over three days at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody last weekend. ... FULL STORY
(5 pictures) Rose, Trucker Rock Pinedale (August 13, 2007)
by Tim Ruland
Over 160 music fans showed up to the American Legion Park in Pinedale on Saturday to catch Seattle acts Molly Rose and Pablo Trucker. Local singer/songwriter Terry Hill opened up for the two bands. ... FULL STORY
Grizzly relocated from Upper Green (August 13, 2007)
by Wyoming Game and Fish Department
On Aug. 7, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated a 15-year-old male grizzly bear from a grazing allotment in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in the upper Fish Creek drainage south of Union Pass. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Debate over WY bucking horse & rider (August 7, 2007)
What is the true identity?
by Governor Freudenthal's office
Wyoming’s iconic symbol of a rider hanging on to a fierce bucking bronco is still shrouded in mystery when it comes to identifying both the cowboy and the horse. ... FULL STORY
Teton Science School Fundraising Auction August 25 (August 13, 2007)
Benefits youth groups from across Wyoming
by Teton Science School
(Jackson) - On Saturday, August 25, 2007 Teton Science Schools will hold its 30th Annual Fundraising Auction at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools off of Highway 22. The event runs from 1:30 – 5:00 pm and admission is free. All community members are i ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Aquatic Center News (August 7, 2007)
Swim team practices begin August 13
Staff water training has taken place and applications are being accepted for lifeguards, evening/weekend custodians and evening/weekend front desk staff. ... FULL STORY
(35 pictures) Moondance Diner Progress: The Moondance is HERE! (Updated August 17, 2007 | Initial posting August 13, 2007)
From New York to LaBarge, Wyoming
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Scroll to the bottom of this page for more photos. ... FULL STORY
BLM Oil and Gas lease sale nets over $12 million (August 7, 2007)
Feds & State of Wyoming get royalties
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated a total of $12,484,820 at the competitive oil and gas oral auction Tuesday in Cheyenne. BLM Wyoming offered 179 parcels for lease and 145 of those parcels comprising 149,110 acres sold at the sale. Half of the mone ... FULL STORY
Wyoming bridge inspections under way (August 7, 2007)
by WYDOT
Two Wyoming bridges that share the same type of design as the failed bridge in Minneapolis, and a third bridge with a similar design, will be inspected in the coming week as a safety precaution, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). ... FULL STORY
Bruce Salzburg named WY Attorney General (August 7, 2007)
Governor Freudenthal has appointed a Cheyenne attorney, Bruce Salzburg, to succeed Pat Crank as Wyoming Attorney General. Crank’s resignation will be effective on September 1. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming bridge inspections under way (August 7, 2007)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
Two Wyoming bridges that share the same type of design as the failed bridge in Minneapolis, and a third bridge with a similar design, will be inspected in the coming week as a safety precaution, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). ... FULL STORY
Snake River Bridge to be Inspected (August 6, 2007)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
(Jackson) - One lane of the Snake River Bridge on US Highway 89/26, at Hoback Junction, will be closed Tuesday morning, August 7, to place a 'snooper truck' that will allow a Wyoming Department of Transportation engineer to inspect the underside of the bridge. ... FULL STORY
Elk feedground permitting examined (August 5, 2007)
by U.S. Forest Service
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to authorize use and occupancy of national forest sytem land for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to maintain facilities and use forest land in conjunction with its winter elk management programs. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Senator Enzi visits Pinedale (August 10, 2007)
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi stopped by Pinedale on Friday and held a town meeting at the Library on Friday, visiting with the public. ... FULL STORY
Fire Restrictions lifted on Public Lands (August 7, 2007)
Fire danger lowered to Moderate
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
b>Interagency fire managers announced that partial fire restrictions will be lifted effective Wednesday, August 8, in Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest. With recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and higher humidity levels, the f ... FULL STORY
Funeral Services for Lois Koch Aug 8 (August 6, 2007)
Funeral Services for Pinedale resident Lois Koch, 91, will be held on Wednesday, August 8, at 12:00 PM at the L.D.S. Church in Pinedale. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM. Interment will follow in the Pinedale Ce ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Music in the Park August 11 (August 1, 2007)
Molly Rose, Pablo Trucker and Terry Hill to perform in Pinedale
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Seattle singer/songwriter Molly Rose live at the American Legion Park in Pinedale, Aug. 11, 2007 at 5 p.m. Molly will be joined by tour-mates, Pablo Trucker, a rollicking rock and roll duo also based out of th ... FULL STORY
(51 pictures) Sublette County Fair - 2007 Photo Gallery (August 7, 2007)
by Pinedale Online!
The theme for the 2007 Sublette County Fair was "Get’er Done . . . Have Some Fun . . ." ... FULL STORY
(24 pictures) Little Buckaroo Rodeo - 2007 Fair Photo Gallery (August 5, 2007)
For kids up to 12 years old
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Fair Little Buckaroo Rodeo was held on Wednesday, August 1st. Events included Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Mutton Busting, Calf Riding and Goat Tail Tying for ages 5-12. For kids 4 and under, there was Stick Horse Barrel Racing. ... FULL STORY
(17 pictures) Pig Wrestling - 2007 Fair Photo Gallery (August 5, 2007)
by Tara Bolgiano and Pam McCulloch
The Pig Wrestling and Greased Pig competitions are held on the same night during Fair week, typically on one evening mid-week. ... FULL STORY
Wolf population maintains numbers (August 7, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that mid-summer wolf pack counts in Wyoming include: ... FULL STORY
Curran-Seeley to expand to Pinedale (August 1, 2007)
Sublette County substance abuse treatment services to be offered
by Curran-Seeley Foundation
At the request of the County Drug Court and County Commissioners, Curran-Seeley will open a new office in Pinedale and begin offering Sublette County substance abuse treatment services. ... FULL STORY
Granite Fire remains quiet (August 2, 2007)
Granite Creek Campground reopens August 3
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Granite Fire, burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest has not grown much over the past several days due to higher humidity’s and lower temperatures. This 1500 acre lightning-caused fire began on July 19th approximately 22-miles northeast of Hoback Jun ... FULL STORY
Pat Crank resigns as WY Attorney General (August 2, 2007)
To go to private law practice in Cheyenne
Wyoming Attorney General Pat Crank announced today (Thursday, August 2) that he is resigning from his post as of September 1, 2007. He intends to enter private practice with Cheyenne attorneys Jack Speight and Bob McCue as a partner in the law firm of Speight, ... FULL STORY
Two wolves killed in Upper Green (August 7, 2007)
Six calves dead
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
On July 28, USDA Wildlife Services confirmed four calves had been killed by wolves in the Upper Green River area. On July 31, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed two more calves killed by wolves in the Green River Pack. On August 1, the two federal ag ... FULL STORY
(24 pictures) Livestock - 2007 Fair Photo Gallery (August 6, 2007)
2007 Sublette County Fair
by Pinedale Online!
Livestock exhibition is the heart of what the Sublette County Fair is all about. Exhibitors in the Fair are limited to Sublette County and School District No. 9 residents and youth enrolled in Sublette County 4-H and/or FFA programs, with the exceptions for Op ... FULL STORY
New additions to Fair Schedule (August 2, 2007)
Fun rope activities
There have been some late additions to the Fair schedule that don’t appear in the printed Fair book. Kay Meeks has organized several rope-oriented fun events for kids on Friday and Saturday. Participation is free and all materials are provided, courtesy of the ... FULL STORY
Elk feedground permitting examined (August 5, 2007)
by U.S. Forest Service
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to authorize use and occupancy of national forest sytem land for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to maintain facilities and use forest land in conjunction with its winter elk management programs. ... FULL STORY
Twelve Yellowstone wolf packs produce pups (August 5, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Monitoring flights have picked up pups in all 12 Yellowstone National Park wolf packs this year and so far pup survival looks good through July, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming wolf predations confirmed (August 5, 2007)
Dubois, Meeteetse, Cody hit by predators
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
On July 21, USDA Wildlife Services personnel confirmed a calf killed on public land south of Dubois. Two days later, a second calf was found in the same area and recorded as a probable wolf kill. ... FULL STORY
Kayaker survives wolf attack (August 5, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Victoria Times Colonist newspaper in British Columbia reported earlier this week that a kayaker had to fight off a wolf intent on having him as prey on the remote North Coast. ... FULL STORY
Mosquito spraying in Pinedale Aug 1-2 (August 1, 2007)
The Sublette County Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 announced they will be spraying for mosquitoes in Pinedale Wednesday evening and Thursday, August 1 and 2, weather permitting. ... FULL STORY
Meet Senator Mike Enzi (August 2, 2007)
Aug. 10 social in Pinedale
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi will host a town meeting on Friday, August 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. After the session, he'll participate in a short ice-cream social. The meeting will be held in the Sublette County Public Library in Pinedale. Area residents are ... FULL STORY
Lock-out used for wolf plan protest (August 1, 2007)
Oregon cattlemen take lead
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association is supporting a statewide private land-use-lock-out launched by its Wolf Task Force Committee who is inviting all property owners, livestock producers, hunters, and agriculture and natural resource organizations to sign up an ... FULL STORY
Cook and Logan to head vet office (August 1, 2007)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wyoming livestock producers have reason to celebrate: Dr. Walt Cook has been selected to serve as the new Wyoming State Veterinarian, with Dr. Jim Logan as assistant state veterinarian. ... FULL STORY

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