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Wreath Auction. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
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16th Annual Wreath & Chocolate Auction
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
December 5, 2009

A big crowd showed up to participate in the Museum of the Mountain Man's 16th annual holiday Wreath & Chocolate Auction at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale on Friday, December 4th. Many locals created beautiful wreaths and donated them for this cause. Local singing group "Sweet Harmony" opened the program with beautiful Christmas carols. Jay Fear was the auctioneer. Food was generously donated by First Bank and Wind River Brewing provided liquid refreshments from the brew pub. The annual wreath auction raises money for the museum's programs and events during the year.

Photos by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!



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  • Sweet Harmony. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sweet Harmony

    Silent Auction. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Silent Auction

    Wreaths. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Wreaths

    Fan Favorite. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Fan Favorite
    Everyone got to put a star on their favorite wreath to vote for the "Fan Favorite".

    Great Food. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Great Food
    The delicious food was generously donated by First Bank in Pinedale.

    Eric and Rich. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Eric and Rich
    Eric Berg (L) and Rich Strom served great libations from Wind River Brewing.

    Jay and Laurie. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Jay and Laurie
    Sublette County Historical Society President Jay Fear, who served as auctioneer, with Museum of the Mountain Man Director Laurie Hartwig, holding the wreath donated by the Sublette Center.

    Tim Thompson. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Tim Thompson
    Past Historical Society Board Member Tim Thompson helped show wreaths. This arrangement was donated by Jill Tegeler and Mary Lynn Worl.

    Fierce bidding. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Fierce bidding
    Jay Fear has fun as the competetion intensifies between bidders.

    Clint Gilchrist. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Clint Gilchrist
    Sublette County Historical Society Board Member Clint Gilchrist holds the Big Brothers & Big Sisters wreath.

    Ski Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ski Wreath
    Rosemarie Brewer (L), Tim Thompson (M) and Jay Fear auction off a ski-wreath donated by Ann Fear Appraisals and Jay Fear Real Estate. This was one of the fan favorite wreaths.

    Julie Early. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Julie Early
    Julie Early holds a beautiful antler wreath she made for the auction.

    Antler Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Antler Wreath
    Jesse Early holds the (heavy) elk antler wreath he made for Ultra Resources. This wreath was auctioned off for $1025.

    Gayle's Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Gayle's Wreath
    Honis Luther (L) and Richie Strom, from Wind River Brewing Company hold the Gayle McMurry Kinnison Memorial Wreath. The wreath is brought back each year to be reauctioned to benefit the Museum. This wreath was bought by EnCana for $1200. "Gayle's Wreath" will be on display throughout the year at the Wind River Brew Pub on behalf of EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.

    Laurie Hartwig. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Laurie Hartwig
    Museum of the Mountain Man Director Laurie Hartwig holds up the Pinedale Preschool wreath.

    Billy and Annette. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Billy and Annette
    Billy and Annette Pape help with the Museum book table.

    Shell Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shell Wreath
    Beautiful wreath donated by Shell Rocky Mountain Production. This wreath won the People's Choice for Best of Show.

    Reeds Ready Mix Swag. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Reeds Ready Mix Swag

    Ultra wreath by Jesse Early. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ultra wreath by Jesse Early
    Jesse Early made this amazing elk antler wreath for Ultra Resources donation to the wreath auction.

    Missy & Yoda's wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Missy & Yoda's wreath
    Missy and Yoda, Millie Pape's dogs, donated this wreath appropriately decorated with doggie bisquits and a big doggie bone bow.

    Green River Valley Museum. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Green River Valley Museum
    The Green River Valley Museum donated this lovely large ceramic platter.

    Health Gone Wild. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Health Gone Wild
    Health Gone Wild donated this creative wreath using barb wire and sagebrush, and decorated with health foods and energy bars.

    Wells Fargo Bank. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Wells Fargo Bank

    Lakeside Lodge Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Lakeside Lodge Wreath

    Lakeside Fish. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Lakeside Fish
    Fish decoration on the Lakeside Lodge wreath.

    Wooden Rake. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Wooden Rake
    Wooden rake decorated with evergreens, pinecones and red berries, by LaMere Concrete.

    Sue Eversull wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sue Eversull wreath

    Sublette Communications Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sublette Communications Wreath
    This elaborate lighted wreath was decorated with cell phones and cases. This wreath got 9 stars as a fan favorite wreath.

    NOLS wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    NOLS wreath
    Nikki Mann and Jeff Wohl donated this hand-quilted wreath on behalf of the NOLS Three Peaks Ranch (National Outdoor Leadership School)

    EnCana Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    EnCana Wreath

    Pinedale Preschool. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Pinedale Preschool

    Shell Swag. Photo by Dawn  Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shell Swag
    Shell Rocky Mountain Production donated this lovely swag to the auction.

    Ridleys wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ridleys wreath

    Sublette Center wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sublette Center wreath
    Silver and gold reindeer decorate this lovely wreath donated by the Sublette Center.

    Shell Santa Sleigh. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shell Santa Sleigh
    Shell also donated this beautiful sleigh with Santa and his bag of presents.

    LaMere Snowman. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    LaMere Snowman
    Laurie and Devan LaMere donated this happy snowman holding a holiday wreath.

    Sublettte County Library Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sublettte County Library Wreath
    The Pinedale Library wreath was one of the fan favorites.

    Clean Wash Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Clean Wash Wreath
    Reindeer in sudsy wash buckets decorate this holiday wreath donated by Clean Wash Laundry.

    Eversull-Pierce wreath. Photo by Pinedale Online.
    Eversull-Pierce wreath
    Sue Eversull and Jennifer Pierce donated this lovely holiday wreath.

    Children's Discovery Center. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Children's Discovery Center
    The Children's Discovery Center donated this evergreen wreath with letter blocks and lights.

    Gayle's Wreath 2009. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Gayle's Wreath 2009
    Gayle Kinnison Memorial Wreath - 2009. This wreath is brought back every year in memory of Gayle McMurry Kinnison. She was a beloved member of our community and is very much missed. More about Gayle. "Gayle's Wreath" will be on display throughout the year at the Wind River Brew Pub on behalf of EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.

    Hawaiian Wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Hawaiian Wreath
    Pine Creek Behavioral Health donated this beautiful wreath with Hawaiian flowers.

    McKenzie Meningitis wreath. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    McKenzie Meningitis wreath
    The McKenzie Meningitis Foundation donated this western theme wreath decorated with a cowboy rope, horseshoes, a spur, a horse bit, stirrups, bandana and gloves.

    Horseshoes. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Horseshoes
    Horseshoe decorations on the McKenzie Meningitis Foundation wreath.

    Sage & Snow Garden Club. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sage & Snow Garden Club
    Mini saddles, cowboy boots, bells and stars decorate this year's Sage & Snow Garden Club wreath of willow and red dogwood, made by Pat Poletti.

    1850 Chalkware Belsnickle. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    1850 Chalkware Belsnickle
    This ceramic Santa was made from an 1850s vintage mold. Mary Thompson made the figurine and it was hand painted. Donated by White Pine Ski Area and Resort.

    Silent Bidding. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Silent Bidding
    There were many chocolate delights to bid on in the Silent Auction.

    Dennis Trucking. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Dennis Trucking
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