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Pinedale Online News - February 2010

Using wolves to control elk (February 28, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A recent paper in BioScience proposes the use of small populations of wolves "for ecosystem restoration and stewardship." The paper, attached below, roposes that small populations of wolves could be placed throughout the national park system in order to contro ... FULL STORY
Wolves wear out welcome (February 28, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves have apparently worn out their welcome in Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to a press report in the Twin Cities' Pioneer Press. For more information, click on the link below. ... FULL STORY
Brits consider reintroducing big predators (February 28, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The British countryside may soon harbor bears, lynx, wolves and elk, according to press accounts of a proposal under consideration. ... FULL STORY
Elk foundation calls out motives of wolf groups (February 28, 2010)
by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Press Release
In letters to legislators and newspapers across the West, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is calling out groups like Defenders of Wildlife, Western Wildlife Conservancy and others for their disingenuous use of data on wolves and elk. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup stories – Feb. 26, 2010 (February 28, 2010)
Finding your ‘Chi’ ... FULL STORY
(15 pictures) 6th Annual Sunny Korfanta Giant Slalom (February 28, 2010)
by Pam McCulloch
The Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association sponsored the Annual Sunny Korfanta Race at White Pine Ski Area on Saturday, February 27th. Sixty-eight club snowboarders and skiers raced down the Giant Slalom course on the Little Spirit Hill. ... FULL STORY
(9 pictures) Cattlemen hold Friday session (February 27, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Members of the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association held a work session and committee meetings Friday afternoon at the Marbleton Town Hall. The group heard reports from agencies and drafted resolutions on important topics. ... FULL STORY
Sublette GOP caucus March 2 (February 27, 2010)
by Sublette County Republican Party
The Sublette County Republican Party will hold All Precincts Caucuses at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Sublette County Courthouse. According to the county GOP’s bylaws, "All Republicans who have registered within the precinct at the dates of the call ... FULL STORY
Pinedale High School Basketball (February 26, 2010)
Final score for Pinedale vs. Jackson basketball games played in Jackson on Thursday, February 25th: ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Murland Morss March 1 (February 26, 2010)
Funeral Service for Murland Morss of Pinedale will be held on Monday, March 1 at the Pinedale Community United Church of Christ, 113 S. Maybell. A dinner will follow at Stockman’s in Pinedale. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kickin’ Cancer of Sub ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Grammy nominated Ferlatte returns to Pinedale March 5 (February 25, 2010)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Grammy-nominated storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, performing live at the Sublette County Library (Pinedale) Lovatt Room on Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m. ... FULL STORY
Bear Bait site registration period begins March 1 (February 25, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Black bear hunters who want to use bait for the upcoming bear seasons are advised that the registration period for existing bear bait sites begins March 1. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Game and Fish offers Summer Youth Camp Aug 1-6 (February 25, 2010)
Free for youth age 14-17; apply by May 28
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is offering a summer youth camp Aug.1-6 where teenagers can enjoy a week of shooting sports, learn new fishing skills; participate in canoeing, hiking, and rapelling and take part in campfire and conservation education prog ... FULL STORY
New Federal firearms law takes effect for Yellowstone National Park (February 25, 2010)
Yellowstone subject to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming firearms laws
by Yellowstone National Park
A change in federal law effective February 22, allows people who can legally possess firearms under federal, state, and local laws, to possess those firearms in Yellowstone National Park . ... FULL STORY
EPA creates rulemaking gateway website (February 25, 2010)
by Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new Web site giving the public additional opportunity to participate in the agency’s rulemaking process, demonstrating President Obama’s commitment to more transparent and open government. The onlin ... FULL STORY
Final rule reduces air toxics from existing stationary diesel engines (February 25, 2010)
by Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting the first standards that will reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutants from certain stationary diesel engines. These pollutants are known or suspected to cause ... FULL STORY
‘Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country’ Workshop March 16 (February 25, 2010)
Wyoming Game & Fish will hold a "Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country" Workshop at the Pinedale Library on Tuesday, March 16th from 6:30-9:30PM. Hear practical information from experienced bear biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. For m ... FULL STORY
Blind Bull Shelter for Day Use only (February 25, 2010)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest reports that the Blind Bull Safety Shelter is being improperly used for overnight stays by snowmobilers. The cabin is located in the Wyoming Range on the boundary between the Greys River and Big Piney Ranger Districts. Trey Ha ... FULL STORY
One-Call of Wyoming’s Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Breakfast Workshop Feb. 26 (February 25, 2010)
by One Call Wyoming
The public is invited to One-Call of Wyoming’s Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Breakfast Workshop on Friday, February 26th at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. This workshop is for excavators, company owners, crew leaders, office administrators – all who ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show March 19 (February 24, 2010)
Benefit for the Pinedale Special Olympics program
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club is excited to announce that they will be hosting the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show in Pinedale on Friday, March 19, 2010. This international touring organization provides an evening of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy, and ... FULL STORY
Barrasso Bill blocks SEC Climate Change regulations (February 24, 2010)
by Senator Barrasso media release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, (Wednesday, February 24, 2010) US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to block the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new requirement that companies disclose the impact ... FULL STORY
A Musical Celebration of Women’s History March 9 (February 23, 2010)
Miss ‘V’ – Gypsy Cowbelle at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale
Sublette County Library and BOCES are pleased to present a free public program to be held in the Community Room at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. ... FULL STORY
‘Natural Gas 101 - Responsible Development in the PAPA’ class March 6th (February 23, 2010)
Free class for the public
by Ultra, Shell, Questar media release
Ultra, Shell and Questar are committed to keeping the community informed about our efforts in the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA). Protecting and conserving water, air quality and wildlife is important to all of us. We invite you to join our specialists ... FULL STORY
Learn to Dance March 6 (February 23, 2010)
Cha Cha and East Coast Swing at Rendezvous Pointe
Learn the Cha Cha and East Coast Swing, as instructed by McKensie Smith, at Rendezvous Pointe on Saturday, March 6th. There will be two ½-hour lessons followed by dancing and refreshments. The fun starts at 6:30PM. Cost is $3.00 per person, $5.00 per couple. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner stories – Feb. 23, 2010 (February 23, 2010)
Snow success ... FULL STORY
SCSD#1 Special Meeting Feb. 25 (February 23, 2010)
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees in Pinedale, Wyoming will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. ... FULL STORY
Barrasso accepts invite to White House Health Care Summit Feb. 25th (February 23, 2010)
by Senator Barrasso media release
WASHINGTON, DC – US Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) gave the following statement regarding his invitation to participate in the White House health care summit: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Comedian Bob Berky performs live Feb. 26 in Pinedale (February 23, 2010)
‘Out of the Blue Trunk’ showcases Berky’s physical, intelligent comedy
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Bob Berky performing live at the Pinedale Auditorium on Friday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
Free creative writing, circus arts workshops with Bob Berky (February 23, 2010)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council presentation
Internationally acclaimed writer, actor and comedian Bob Berky will be performing live at the Pinedale Auditorium on Friday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m., as a presentation of the Pinedale Fine Arts Council. ... FULL STORY
Infectious disease in Yellowstone wolves (February 23, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A team of researchers conducted a serologic inventory of infectious disease in Yellowstone National Park's canid community and the results are interesting. Here is the abstract of the article, "A serological survey of infectious disease in yellowstone national ... FULL STORY
Mexico plans wolf reintroduction (February 23, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit
The Mexican government is planning to release five endangered Mexican wolves into the Sonoran country, within quick walking distance to Arizona, which is raising concern from Arizona citizens who know that if one of the wolves enter the state, it is granted fu ... FULL STORY
Wolf advocates denied injunction (February 23, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The assorted wolf advocacy and environmental groups which filed a lawsuit in federal court contesting the use of helicopters to dart and collar wolves in an Idaho wilderness area have been denied their request for a preliminary injunction. Click on the link be ... FULL STORY
Oregon collars three wolves (February 23, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel collared three wolves in one of the state's two known wolf packs last week. The three collared wolves are part of the 10-member Imnaha pack. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup stories – Feb. 19, 2010 (February 23, 2010)
Shoot! Ski! ... FULL STORY
SCSD#1 Special Meeting Feb. 23 (February 22, 2010)
by Sublette County School District #1
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees in Pinedale, Wyoming will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Agenda: Executive Session – Personnel. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, February 19 (February 22, 2010)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Nordic ski conditions have improved slightly with a few added inches of snow this week. The Tree Loop in Surveyor Park is groomed and skiing well for the first time this season. The meadow at Surveyor is also in good condition with both a skating lane and di ... FULL STORY
(14 pictures) Blithe Spirit (February 21, 2010)
by Pam McCulloch
Pinedale Community Theatre presented Blithe Spirit by Diane Springford and directed by Noel Coward. The dinner theater was February 18th through the 21st in the Sublette County Library's Lovatt Room. ... FULL STORY
(47 pictures) 10th Annual One Lunger 100 Snowmobile Race (Original post February 21, 2010 | Updated February 24, 2010)
Sponsored by the Pinedale Snow Explorers
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
(Editor's Note, 2/24/10: We've added the names of the Kids Division winners.) ... FULL STORY
(76 pictures) New Marbleton/Big Piney Senior Center Grand Opening (February 20, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center held their Grand Opening, Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, February 18th. ... FULL STORY
SCSD#1 Special Meeting Feb. 19 (February 19, 2010)
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees in Pinedale, Wyoming will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, February 19, 2010, at 5:30PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Agenda: Superintendent Search Work. ... FULL STORY
Upper Green on Fed list for high-priority Land Rationalization effort (February 18, 2010)
Department of Interior proposes land acquisition efforts in 11 states, including Wyoming
by Pinedale Online!
Fox News posted an exclusive story on their website on Thursday, Feb. 18, about an internal Department of Interior (DOI) draft document which shows proposals for land acquisitions into the Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System (NLC ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Red Sheep (February 18, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit
These young domestic rams have been painted with a wool-safe red dye and were recently transferred from the Midland Ranch near Boulder to grazing range south of Rock Springs. Instead of using black sheep, white sheep are sometimes painted to serve as marker sh ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Game & Fish Calendar (February 18, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
March 1: Landowner coupon deadline ... FULL STORY
New Antler Season in place (February 18, 2010)
Prohibits gathering antler sheds from Jan 1 – April 30 on public lands west of the Continental Divide
by Wyoming Game & Fish
PINEDALE - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding antler hunters there is now a season in place which prohibits the gathering of shed antlers from January 1 through April 30 on public lands west of the Continental Divide. The Wyoming Game and Fish C ... FULL STORY
Wildlife faring well this winter (February 18, 2010)
Below average mortality is predicted for pronghorn and mule deer throughout most of the Pinedale region
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Winter and wildlife. In a state like Wyoming the severity of the winter often determines the immediate fortunes of the game species for the coming year. If the winter of 2009-2010 is any indication, wildlife should be entering the spring in good shape. As a ... FULL STORY
Space Shuttle payload includes Yellowstone National Park items (February 18, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park
Several small items representing the world’s first national park are currently orbiting the earth. ... FULL STORY
Travel the Globe without leaving Pinedale (February 18, 2010)
by Sublette County Library
The Sublette County Library invites you to come along on a free trip to the Easter Islands Tuesday, February 23 in the Community Room at 7 pm. Well-loved Pinedale science teacher, Elaine Crumpley, will share stories and photos from her trip to this Polynesia ... FULL STORY
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen to meet March 1 (February 18, 2010)
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen (MMBCH) will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pinedale BLM building, 1625 W. Pine St. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) One Lunger 100 Snowmobile Race Feb. 20 (February 18, 2010)
Sweetwater Snowpokes Fun Run same day
by Pinedale Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club
... FULL STORY
Volunteer coaches sought for Sublette County Special Olympics (February 17, 2010)
Sublette County Special Olympics Club is looking for volunteer coaches for the 2010 Summer Games. Summer State Games will take place May 21 -23 in Laramie with local area games occurring approximately 2 weeks before state games. Coaching positions are availa ... FULL STORY
Pinedale BLM extends Comment Period on Rand’s Butte Project (February 17, 2010)
Cimarex Energy methane and helium recovery facility
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office (BLM) is extending the public comment period 15 calendar days for the Rand’s Butte Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) on support facilities for the new methane and helium recovery facility west of Big Piney, ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Senior Class of 2010 All You Can Eat Taco Bar Feb. 27 (February 17, 2010)
The Pinedale Senior Class of 2010 will be hosting an "All You Can Eat Taco Bar" on Saturday, February 27th at the Pinedale Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:00PM. There will be a Silent & Raffle auction of baked goods. Advance tickets are $5/single, $ ... FULL STORY
‘Visioning for Downtown Pinedale’ discussion March 3rd (February 17, 2010)
Wyoming Mainstreet Coordinator Mary Randolph will be facilitating a discussion entitled "Visioning for Downtown Pinedale" on Wednesday, March 3rd from 1-4 PM in the Lovatt Room at the Pinedale Library. ... FULL STORY
Grand Opening of new Marbleton Senior Center Feb. 18 (February 17, 2010)
The Grand Opening, Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton will be held from 5-7PM on Thursday, February 18th. The facility is located at 249 E. 1st Street in Marbleton. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Historical Society holds Spring Thaw Party March 4 (February 17, 2010)
At the Museum of the Mountain Man
The Sublette County Historical Society will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, March 4th at the Museum of the Mountain Man. The historical society will elect new officers and hold a short business meeting. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner stories – Feb. 16, 2010 (February 17, 2010)
Senior Winter Games ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone wolf population in transition (February 17, 2010)
by Yellowstone National Park press release
Wolf numbers in Yellowstone National Park declined for the second consecutive year. The decline was expected and considered natural. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Blithe Spirit play Feb. 18-21 (February 16, 2010)
Pinedale Community Theatre performance
Pinedale Community Theatre’s improbably farce Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward opens Thursday, February 18th. Tickets are going fast. There will be Dinner performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 18, 19 & 20 at 6:30 PM (Cost $35). There will be a ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Dorothy Ecord Feb. 18 (February 16, 2010)
by Covill Funeral Home
A funeral service for former Pinedale resident Dorothy Ecord will be held Thursday, February 18th, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church in Pinedale. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. A graveside service will follow in ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Blaine Hoffman Feb. 19 (February 16, 2010)
by Covill Funeral Home
A funeral service for Blaine Hoffman of Big Piney will be held Friday, February 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church in Big Piney. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. Interment will follow the services in the Plain ... FULL STORY
Pinedale salaries (February 15, 2010)
by Pinedale Online!
(Please note correction for Town Council salaries. 2/17/10) ... FULL STORY
Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Feb. 16 (February 15, 2010)
Authentic Cajun cooking!
At Our Lady of Peace Hall, 112 S. Sublette Ave. in Pinedale. Food is being prepared by several ‘southern’ people - authentic Cajun cooking! Includes: Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Chicken Gumbo, Crawfish pies, Bread Pudding, Shrimp, King cake. Prices: $15 adults, ... FULL STORY
(32 pictures) 2010 Wyoming Senior Winter Games (February 13, 2010)
Photo Gallery
by Pinedale Online!
The 2010 Wyoming Senior Winter Games were held February 11-14th in Pinedale. Events were held at White Pine Ski Area, the Pinedale Aquatic Center, and Sublette County Ice Arena. Rendezvous Pointe and Proactive Rehabilitation also hosted activities. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Ryegrass Winter Photo Gallery (February 14, 2010)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave and Peggy Bell took a drive on Valentine’s Day into the Ryegrass area. "Happy Valentine's Day! And, President's Day Weekend is always an opportunity to stop and realize how lucky we are--for lots of things, and also that winter is moving along!" Pictured ... FULL STORY
Ultra Petroleum reports record production for 2009 (February 14, 2010)
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (UPL) reported record production for their fourth quarter and full-year 2009 results in a release from the company on February 12, 2010. ... FULL STORY
2010 Regional Science Fair results (February 14, 2010)
Held in Rock Springs
by Sublette County School District #1
Pinedale Middle School results ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Jazz groups attend Kinser Jazz Festival at Casper College (February 14, 2010)
by Sublette County School District #1
The Pinedale Jazz Band and Jazz Choir traveled to Casper College to participate in the 43rd annual Kinser Jazz Festival. The band performed four tunes for their judges and were rated on their performances both individually and as a group. The choir performed ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners Agenda for Feb. 16 (February 14, 2010)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(12 pictures) Bearfoot (February 13, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Alaskan band, "Bearfoot," delighted the audience in Pinedale Friday night with a concert of twin fiddles, fast-picking mandolin and guitars, an upright bass and beautiful harmony vocals. The band received a standing ovation and gave an encore performance to th ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Daniel, Kendall Valley get new fire engines (February 13, 2010)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedalel Online!
Daniel and Kendall Valley volunteer fire departments each got a new fire engine recently to upgrade their ability to combat wildland and structure fires in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
Walk-In fishing areas provide additional access (February 13, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Walk-in area fishing atlases for 2010 are now available at Game and Fish offices and license agencies throughout the state. The atlas contains maps which show the fishing areas and list the species of fish available in each area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup stories – Feb. 12, 2010 (February 13, 2010)
The final test? ... FULL STORY
Funeral Services for Lucy Neely (February 12, 2010)
Funeral services for Lucy Neely of Pinedale will be held Monday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment will follow the service in the Pinedale Cemetery. ... FULL STORY
Barrasso Town Hall Call-In Feb. 11 (February 11, 2010)
by Senator Barrasso media release
Wyoming Senator John Barrasso invites the public to join him for a live tele-town hall TODAY, Thursday, February 11, from Washington, D.C. "I want to hear your thoughts and questions on issues that concern you." ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, February 11 (February 11, 2010)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
The Nordic events of the 2010 Wyoming Senior Winter Games will be held in Surveyor Park at White Pine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 12-14. Registration continues at the Pinedale Aquatic Center on Friday and Saturday mornings at 8:00 A.M. ... FULL STORY
Daffodil orders being taken (February 11, 2010)
Fundraiser for The American Cancer Society
In January, February and March The American Cancer Society holds its annual Daffodil Days program to raise money to help people with cancer and their families. Orders are now being taken for the flowers in the Sublette County area. The colorful flowers are de ... FULL STORY
New bird checklist available (February 10, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Birders, take note. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a bird checklist available that contains 426 species of birds that have been known to occur in Wyoming. It is designed to enhance opportunity of wildlife enthusiasts to view and understand Wyoming’ ... FULL STORY
Apply Now? - Or Build Preference Points? (February 10, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Is it better to buy a preference point or wait until more points are accumulated to apply for a moose or bighorn sheep license? That question is asked numerous times each year by both resident and nonresident hunters looking to bolster their chances for drawi ... FULL STORY
March 1 deadline for Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat applications (February 10, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
CHEYENNE - Applications for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 1, 2010. ... FULL STORY
EnCana offers scholarship to Wyoming High School students (February 10, 2010)
The student must declare a field of study in oil & gas-related fields of study
by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. is in search of high school seniors who exhibit a solid academic record, embody community involvement and leadership, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education related to the oil and gas industry. ... FULL STORY
Swim Camp with Dave Denniston March 3rd (February 10, 2010)
by Big Piney Recreation
SWIM CAMP MARCH 3 ... FULL STORY
State seeks owners of $35.0 Million (February 10, 2010)
by Office of the State Treasurer
There is $35.0 million available to the rightful owners and Wyoming State Treasurer Joe Meyer wants to return it. "Wyoming Windfall" is the catch name for the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. Unclaimed property includes, but is no ... FULL STORY
College Scholarship offered for Sublette County Juniors, Seniors (February 10, 2010)
Offered by Sublette County Artists’ Guild - Deadline May 1, 2010
by Sublette County Artists’ Guild
The Sublette County Artists’ Guild awards an annual scholarship of $500 to one Sublette County resident or graduate of Sublette County schools who is entering his or her junior or senior year at a four-year college or university. ... FULL STORY
UW Fall Semester Graduates from Sublette County (February 10, 2010)
by University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming awarded degrees to the following students from Sublette County at the completion of the 2009 fall semester. ... FULL STORY
School District asks for input on new Superintendent (February 10, 2010)
Public meeting with search consultant Feb. 16th
by Sublette County School District #1
ATTENTION ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS: The Superintendent Search Consultant, on behalf of the Sublette County School District #1 Board of Trustees, is seeking your input on the characteristics of a great superintendent. You are invited to share your thoughts and giv ... FULL STORY
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist (February 10, 2010)
Two avalanche-related deaths this winter on Bridger-Teton National Forest
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
An avalanche fatality involving a snowmobiler occurred on the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Saturday, February 6. The incident took place on the Greys River Ranger District in the Squaw Creek area, approximately seven miles west of the town of Alpine, WY. ... FULL STORY
Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association Banquet (February 10, 2010)
Featured Speaker-SHERIFF RICHARD MACK: ‘The greatest threat we face today is not terrorists; it is our own federal government.’
by Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association
The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association (GRVCA) is a non-profit organization that strives to preserve generational agriculture and the intrinsic values that agriculture provides to Sublette County and its residents. The featured speaker for the Annual ... FULL STORY
(26 pictures) Elk testing program ends (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
State wildlife officials managed to trap and handle elk for brucellosis testing at two elk feedgrounds this week. With successful trapping at both Scab Creek and Muddy Creek elk feedgrounds, the five-year test-and-slaughter program has reached its end. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Bearfoot February 12 (February 9, 2010)
Alaskan bluegrass group bring energetic, haunting sounds to Pinedale Auditorium
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Alaskan bluegrass band Bearfoot performing live in the Pinedale Auditorium on Feb. 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The show falls a couple days before Valentine’s so what better way to say I love you than tickets to an ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale to host Blood Drive Feb. 19 (February 9, 2010)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Pinedale Field Office will host a blood drive from 12-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. The blood drive is open to the public; walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. ... FULL STORY
Idaho Wildlife Services publishes wolf report (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The USDA-APHIS Idaho Wildlife Services office has published its annual wolf activity report for 2009. The report is full of interesting information about wolves in Idaho, including information that could pertain to Wyoming wolf management. ... FULL STORY
Livestock losses to wolves put in perspective (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The USDA-APHIS Idaho Wildlife Services' annual wolf activity report states: ... FULL STORY
Sterilization of wolves considered (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The USDA-APHIS Idaho Wildlife Services office, which performs wolf control in Idaho, has the following to say in its annual wolf activity report: ... FULL STORY
Wolf advocate warned for claiming carcass (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
An Idaho wolf advocate has been issued a written warning for her attempt to claim a wolf carcass killed by federal officials (for livestock depredations) as her own. She tagged the wolf with an Idaho wolf tag. If the ploy had worked, the animal would count aga ... FULL STORY
Wolf pack moves into Colorado? (February 9, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
It appears a pack of wolves has moved into Colorado. Wildlife officials are investigating wolf sign found on a western Colorado ranch. The presence of wolves in Colorado is also the front-page feature in High Country News. ... FULL STORY
Wolves pushed as park stewards (February 8, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Some researchers are advocating using wolf pack introductions as a way to control ungulate populations in national parks. But how to control the wolves once they are released? The article suggests, "Neuter the wolves, fence them in, fit them with shock collars ... FULL STORY
Cimarex Public Meeting in Marbleton Feb. 11 (February 9, 2010)
There will be a Public Meeting for the Cimarex Methane-Helium Plant project on Thursday, February 11th in Marbleton. Cimarex Energy Co. (XEC) proposes to develop a methane and helium gas recovery facility on State of Wyoming land on Riley Ridge west of Big Pin ... FULL STORY
Grand Opening of new Marbleton Senior Center Feb. 18 (February 9, 2010)
The new Senior Center in Marbleton will have their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 18 from 5-7 PM. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 5 PM. There will be tours of the new building. Refreshments will be served. The public is cordially invit ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner stories – Feb. 9, 2010 (February 9, 2010)
Super Sweep ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) PAC's 2nd Anniversary & Winter Farmer's Market (February 8, 2010)
by Pam McCulloch
The Pinedale Aquatic Center's 2nd Anniversary and the Winter Farmers Market was held this Sunday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. There was everything from home baked goodies, homegrown books, teas, local beef, handcrafted gift ite ... FULL STORY
Pack of 22 wolves in Gros Ventre (February 8, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports: ... FULL STORY
Romeo wolf a no-show (February 8, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The famously visible wolf dubbed Romeo that has roamed near Juneau, Alaska in recent years is a no-show this winter, according to the Anchorage Daily News. There is much speculation and concern for his possible demise. A recent news account showing photos of R ... FULL STORY
Chamber Community Conversation Luncheon Feb. 26 (February 8, 2010)
Topic is ‘Financial Reporting’
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Conversation Luncheon on Friday February 26, from 11 AM to around 1-1:30 PM in the Lovatt Room at the Pinedale Library. Free lunch, sponsored by Obo’s! ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Snow Explorer Snowmobile Club events (February 8, 2010)
Sunday, February 14: Pinedale Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club Chili Feed At "Old Oval" race track. Hosted by Dubois Sno-Katers. ... FULL STORY
BLM and Forest Service set 2010 Grazing Fee (February 8, 2010)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Federal grazing fee for 2010 will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35per head month (HM) for lands managed by the Forest Service. The 2010 fee is the same as it was in 2009. ... FULL STORY
Organizational meeting for 2010 Clean-up Day Feb. 17 (February 8, 2010)
Sponsored by the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will hold an organizational meeting for the 2010 Community Clean-Up Day in Pinedale on Wednesday, February 17th. Anyone who is interested in helping out is encouraged to come to the Sublette County Visitor Center/Chamber ... FULL STORY
Daniel Community Center events (February 8, 2010)
Below are events for the Daniel Community Center. All events take place at the Old Schoolhouse that is the Daniel Community Center, 18 Schoolhouse Lane. For more information, please contact: Bettina Sparrow, Secretary, Daniel Community Center, 307-859-8606, sc ... FULL STORY
(10 pictures) Sublette County acquires rare fur-trade documents (February 7, 2010)
Auction a ‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
by Sublette County Historical Society
Sublette County and the Sublette County Historical Society are proud to announce the acquisition of a number of very unique and important historical documents related to the Rocky Mountain fur trade of the early 1800s in Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
Dig It! - Edible Flowers (February 7, 2010)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into. ~Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale BLM seeks comment on proposed Daniel Communication Tower (February 7, 2010)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is seeking public input on a proposed 150-foot tall communication tower and associated electronic equipment buildings located near Daniel, Wyo. ... FULL STORY
3rd Annual Ag Photo Contest (February 7, 2010)
Photographers may submit photos now
by Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council’s Agribusiness Division is now accepting photos for its 3rd Annual Ag Photo Contest. ... FULL STORY
Gov. Freudenthal calls for real action to restore Wyoming sovereignty (February 7, 2010)
by Governor Freudenthal's office
Gov. Dave Freudenthal is proposing to reign in expansive federal powers and is asking the Legislature to help. ... FULL STORY
Bridger-Teton releases Draft Supplemental EIS on Wyoming Range Oil and Gas (February 7, 2010)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest announces the release of the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for oil and gas leasing of 44,720 acres of land in the Wyoming Range. Issues analyzed are those where there is significant new information o ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power requests $16.3 million rate decrease for Wyoming customers (February 7, 2010)
by Rocky Mountain Power
On Jan. 28, 2010, Rocky Mountain Power requested a decrease in rates for its Wyoming customers of approximately $16.3 million, through the company’s annual power cost adjustment process. Rate changes must first be approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commiss ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Mike Kaul’s Fishing Report (February 7, 2010)
From Two Rivers Emporium
With morning temperatures here in Pinedale in the single digits it is time to wrap-up this fly fishing season and start thinking about next year. We had great moisture in 2009 that really helped increase our water flows, which contributes to increased fish pr ... FULL STORY
Winter Farmers Market Feb. 7 (February 6, 2010)
At the Pinedale Aquatic Center
The second Winter Farmers Market will be held this Sunday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm at the Pinedale Aquatic Center at 535 North Tyler in Pinedale. Find fabulous home baked goodies, homegrown books, teas, local beef, handcrafted gift items and artwork just ... FULL STORY
Underpasses working well for migrating deer (February 6, 2010)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Cameras installed at eight highway underpasses in southwest Wyoming continue to reveal how successful the underpasses are, as thousands of animals use them to migrate across state highways. The highway underpasses were installed to reduce the number of motoris ... FULL STORY
Rideshare, linking riders with drivers for trips (February 6, 2010)
by Mindi Crabb
Rideshare, a free community based service linking potential riders with drivers for trips around the region officially launched its new website on Monday, February 1, 2010. This online resource is the idea of Robyn & Alan Blackburn, owners of local transporta ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Update on Yellowstone earthquakes (February 6, 2010)
Update as of February 6, 2010
by Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
The current swarm at Yellowstone National Park has slowed considerably. Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (VCO) scientists continue to analyze the earthquakes and official updates to the earthquake count will resume on February 8th. ... FULL STORY
Governor Freudenthal promotes wind project legislation (February 6, 2010)
by Governor Freudenthal media release
Problems associated with the massive development of Wyoming wind energy "are simply opportunities dressed in work clothes," according to Gov. Dave Freudenthal. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Boat Club events (February 6, 2010)
Here are dates for upcoming Pinedale Boat Club events: ... FULL STORY
Snocross in Bondurant March 6-7 (February 6, 2010)
Xtreme Mountain Racing will be holding a Snowcross Race at the Heart to Heart Ranch in Bondurant on March 6 & 7. For more information see Xtreme Mountain Racing or call Clark Dyess at 307-231-1974. ... FULL STORY
Streeper wins 2010 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (February 6, 2010)
by IPSSSDR
Jackson, Wyoming-February 6, 2010- Blayne "Bud" Streeper from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, won the 8-day International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with an overall time of 22:35:35. Streeper, a familiar name in mushing, won 10 races in ... FULL STORY
(10 pictures) Country Swing at Rendezvous Pointe (February 6, 2010)
by Pam McCulloch
Wednesday night was Country Swing night at Rendezvous Pointe's Community Winter Dance series. Gene Andrews, Scott Ramsey and Connie Wenz gave some basic dance instruction which was followed by a fun night of open dance. Several couples and some singles came ou ... FULL STORY
Minnesota's wolf woes (February 6, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
News reports from Minnesota note that there is a decline in deer numbers at the same time there is an increase in both wolf sightings and livestock depredations. ... FULL STORY
Utah tames wolf bill (February 6, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A Utah legislative panel has tamed a bill aimed to require the removal of any wild wolves found in that state. The bill has now been amended to request federal wildlife officials remove any wolves found in the state. ... FULL STORY
Sweden to import wolves (February 6, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
After holding a wolf hunt just a few months ago, wildlife officials in Sweden are now moving forward with plans to import wolves into the central part of the country. The wolf population in Sweden is inbred, and the program to import wolves will help to improv ... FULL STORY
Wolf arguments heard in Cheyenne (February 6, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A federal judge in Cheyenne heard oral arguments in the State of Wyoming's lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for its failure to delist wolves. ... FULL STORY
Wolf hunters' names published online (February 6, 2010)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
An opponent of Idaho's wolf hunting season has reportedly published the names of those who harvested wolves. A listing of 122 names is now on his website. He was quoted as saying it wasn't his intention that these hunters be harassed. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Chamber Mixer Feb 18 at Café on Pine (February 6, 2010)
The next Sublette County Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be held at Café on Pine in Pinedale on Thursday, Feb. 18. ... FULL STORY
Cattlemen’s Banquet Feb. 27 (February 6, 2010)
The Green River Valley Cattlemen Association will hold their annual banquet on Saturday, February 27 at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton. Cocktails 5:30PM, Dinner 6:00PM. Tickets $35. To purchase tickets contact Kari Bousman 3 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup stories – Feb. 5, 2010 (February 5, 2010)
After filling up, truck empties tank on ground ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Nordic Ski Grooming Report, February 5 (February 5, 2010)
by Bob Barrett, Pinedale Ski Education Foundation
Halfway through the winter, less than half of the designated 17-mile Nordic ski trail system is in service. Our "temporary" grooming of the upper 4 1/2 miles (7.2 km) of Skyline Drive to Elkhart Park may continue all season if more snow doesn’t arrive on the ... FULL STORY
Graveside Funeral Service for John (February 5, 2010)
Graveside funeral service for John "Jack" Weinard will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Boulder Cemetery. ... FULL STORY
LaBarge Platform Project Open House Feb. 3 (February 2, 2010)
by Bureau of Land Management
You are invited to attend an open house public meeting to review and comment on a revised proposal for infill drilling and exploration to develop oil and gas leases within the LaBarge Platform Project Area in northern Lincoln and southern Sublette counties. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner stories – Feb. 2, 2010 (February 2, 2010)
Let the games begin ... FULL STORY
Snow Pitch Feb. 19-20 in Bondurant (February 2, 2010)
This year’s annual Snow Pitch will be held in Bondurant at the Elk Horn Bar on Thursday and Friday, Februday 19-20. Feb. 19 will be the dart tournament starting at 8:00 pm. Feb. 20 will be the snow pitch starting at 11:00 am. ... FULL STORY
(27 pictures) Streeper wins Pinedale Stage of IPSSSDR (Original post February 1, 2010 | Updated February 8 & 11, 2010)
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
by IPSSSDR
Jackson, Wyoming - February 1, 2010 - Blayne "Bud" Streeper, age 27, from Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, posted the fastest time on Day Three of the 2010 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with a time of 3:09:58. Streeper, winner ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioner Agenda for Feb. 2, 2010 (February 1, 2010)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY

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