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Pinedale Online News - February 2014

Pinedale Roundup – Feb. 28, 2014 (February 28, 2014)
More resignations as Bill Lehr leaves SCSD No. 9 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Donna Shafer given 4-H Lifetime Volunteer Award (February 28, 2014)
2014 Wyoming 4-H Southwest District Salute to Excellence Lifetime Volunteer Award
by Sublette County 4-H
Sublette County 4-H’s very own volunteer, Donna Shafer of Big Piney was selected to receive the lifetime volunteer award this past weekend at the annual State 4-H Leader’s conference in Riverton. ... FULL STORY
Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser March 7th (February 28, 2014)
Emmanuel Baptist Church is having a fundraiser spaghetti dinner/silent auction to raise funds to help send Sarah Pitchford and Bethany Essington to Ukraine this summer. They will be at a camp in Crimea helping to teach young people English, which opens doors o ... FULL STORY
McKenzie Meningitis Volleyball Tournament April 26 (Original post February 28, 2014 | Updated March 4, 2014)
The McKenzie Meningitis Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Wrangler Gym starting at 8AM (time correction). Cost is $200/team (price correction, not $180), limited to 20 teams. Proceeds benefit the McKenzie Meningitis Foundation. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 28, 2014 (February 28, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 28, 9:00AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. About 1" of new snow this morning. Mostly cloudy, 29 degrees, occasional breeze blowing. Pretty nice. CCC Pond trails should still be in good shape. Golf Course trails have some blow over s ... FULL STORY
Rolls with the Mayor Feb. 28th (February 27, 2014)
Everyone is welcome to a roundtable discussion on anything Pinedale with Mayor Steve Smith on Friday morning, Feb. 28th at 10AM at the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street. Enjoy coffee and home-made rolls. Call John Anderson at 307-367-4136 for more infor ... FULL STORY
Pancake Supper March 4th (February 27, 2014)
St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church Youth Groups are holding a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th at the church in Pinedale. There will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee served from 5-7pm all for a Free Will donation. Everyone welco ... FULL STORY
High School Alpine Ski Race at White Pine March 1st (February 27, 2014)
Pinedale High School will host the High School Alpine Ski Race at White Pine on Saturday, March 1st. This is the make-up for the race that was cancelled on Feb. 8th.) High School ski teams from Cody, Jackson, Laramie, Casper Kelly Walsh, Casper Natrona and Pin ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 27, 2014 (February 27, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 27, 10:15AM report: CCC trails groomed this morning. Also Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge and Kelly Tie-In. We had some wind that blew in some of the trails. Beautiful right now, slight breeze, really warm, about 32 degrees. ... FULL STORY
One person killed, another injured in snowmobile accident (February 27, 2014)
Colan Deatherage of Pocatello, Idaho killed upon collision with a tree
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
On Friday, February 21st at approximately 11:20 a.m. the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a medical emergency in the Upper Green. The reporting party stated that a snow machine had struck a tree near the Red Cliff Bible Camp and two subje ... FULL STORY
(18 pictures) Pinedale’s Cary Laine appears on ‘The Voice’ (February 27, 2014)
Aspiring singer performs on national TV talent hunt show
by Pinedale Online!
Pinedale resident, Cary Laine was featured on the NBC TV program "The Voice" on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. She did a blind audition in front of four professional performers, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton. Shakira, and Usher, singing "Better Dig Two." She got a four-chai ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Pinedale Squirts win WAHL State Hockey Championship (February 27, 2014)
by Pinedale Hockey Association
The Pinedale Hockey Association (PHA) is proud to announce that the Pinedale Glacier Squirts won first place in the Division A Championship on Sunday, February 23. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – Feb. 25, 2014 (February 25, 2014)
Shall we dance? ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 25, 2014 (February 25, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9:00AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Heart Attack. Couple of inches of snow from yesterday – snowing now. 32 degrees. Trails below at the CCC Ponds and Pinedale Golf Course should still be in pretty good sha ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Democratic Party 2014 County Convention March 9th (February 25, 2014)
The Sublette County Democratic Party announced today that it will hold its 2014 County Convention on March 9th at Sublette County Public Health Department meeting room in Pinedale. The convention will begin promptly at 3:00 PM. An appetizers potluck will be he ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous Pointe’s Annual Pie Sale March 14 (February 25, 2014)
Preorder pies by March 7th
Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center in Pinedale is holding their annual Pie Sale on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. These homemade pies are made by Sue Eversull and the Rendezvous Pointe kitchen staff. Flavors available are peach, cherry, apple, rhubar ... FULL STORY
Telephone scam advisory (February 25, 2014)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
(Rock Springs, Wyo. - February 24, 2014) The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert concerning two telephone scams circulating locally. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 24, 2014 (February 24, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 24, 9:15AM report: Golf Course groomed for both classic and skating this morning. Might be a bit soft. Green pin flags mark the trail there. CCC Pond trails were groomed yesterday. No new snow there. No grooming above today. Expecting more snow o ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 23, 2014 (February 23, 2014)
by Wyoming HD#20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the Capital on Sunday. The last two weeks have been a blur of issues and voting, with early mornings and late nights, but I expect the next two weeks will be somewhat slower, as we begin to a ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 23, 2014 (February 23, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Moose alert update, 10:15AM: There is a puny calf moose on the new little loop trail at the bottom where Kelly Tie-In trail meets the Kelly Park trail. Didn’t see a mama around. The snow is very deep in this area and the calf is having trouble getting off the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 22, 2014 (February 22, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 22, 9:30AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. About 2" of new snow overnight, and snowing now. Trails should be in good shape. There’s a moose on the loose in Kelly Park. Keep control of your puppies and as always please clea ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – Feb. 21, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
County considers alcohol policy ... FULL STORY
Wolves Return to Germany (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The return of wolves to Germany in the last two decades has come with the same controversy associated with wolf and human co-existence in other regions of the world where wolves are making a comeback. ... FULL STORY
Isle Royale Wolf Debate (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
While wolf biologists and advocates argue and debate whether there should be human intervention to boost the dwindling Isle Royale wolf population, nature proceeds. At least two wolf pups have been found, and frigid winter temperatures have allowed an ice brid ... FULL STORY
ESA Reform Recommended (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A group of Congressional Representatives have released a report calling for reform of the Endangered Species Act. The ESA Congressional Working Group, Co-Chaired by Rep. Doc Hastings of Washington and Rep. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, ... FULL STORY
Idaho Ranchers Can Protect Livestock (February 21, 2014)
by Idaho Fish & Game Department
One of the five management goals listed in the 2002 Idaho Wolf and Conservation Management Plan was to "minimize wolf-human conflicts by coordinating with USDA Wildlife Services to achieve prompt response to notifications of wolf depredation and prompt resolut ... FULL STORY
2014 Lenten Soup Suppers (February 21, 2014)
Big Piney area Churches offer good soup, good bread, good company
Everyone is welcome to come for food and fellowship on Wednesdays for Lenten Soup Suppers at the Community Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in Big Piney, 410 Black Avenue from 5-6:30PM. The meals are sponsored by the Community Congregational and Christian ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 21, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
by House District #20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Friday evening. On Friday, we heard third reading amendments on the Budget Bill. We heard nearly 50 budget amendments, and did not finish until after 6PM. A budget amendment pas ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 21, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 21, 10:20AM report: Old Road Trail, Tree Loop, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park and some of Upper and Lower Surveyor all freshly groomed this morning. 3" of new snow at the Nordic building, ½ foot of light, fluffy snow at White Pine. Temperature is 16 deg ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Legislative updates – Feb. 19 & 20, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
by Wyoming HD 20 Representative Albert Sommers
Thursday, February 20, 2014: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 20, 2014 (February 20, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 20, 8:15 AM report: Most of the trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Tree Loop and Heart Attack. ½" of wind-blown new snow. Temperature is 9 degrees above at Kelly Park. The sun is shining and it is calm, partly cloudy - was blus ... FULL STORY
Wyoming mountain snowpack 120-135 percent of average (February 19, 2014)
Data for January, 2014
by Wyoming NOAA
Wyoming Water Supply Synopsis: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – Feb. 18, 2014 (February 19, 2014)
Sunny’s day ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 18, 2014 (February 19, 2014)
by HD Representative Albert Sommers
Click here for an audio file of this report (m4a file, 1.5MB, 3:10 mins) ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Aquatic Center offers activities in March (February 19, 2014)
Swimming, racketball, Zumba, kids camp
March 3- Swim lessons begin Still time to register for the upcoming session in April. ... FULL STORY
BLM seeks public comments on grazing permit renewal (February 19, 2014)
Comments due by March 18th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew a livestock grazing permit for the James Ryegrass and Webb Draw Pasture allotments west and northwest of Pinedale, Wyo. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 19, 2014 (February 19, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 9:30 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Tree Loop, which should be good skiing with a dusting of new snow on it. Starting to snow now. Should be good skiing thi morning. The road was plowed yesterday, is ok ... FULL STORY
Big Piney Recreation offers Concealed Handgun Safety class Feb. 22 (February 19, 2014)
Also offering volleyball, archery, indoor soccer, bingo and kids classes
Big Piney Recreation is offering a variety of classes in February and March including a concealed handgun safety class on Saturday, February 22. Below is more information about all their upcoming offerings. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Snow Roller (February 19, 2014)
Photos by Arnold Brokling
by Pinedale Online!
Arnold Brokling stumbled on this phenomenon Tuesday morning in the boulder fields along the Fremont Lake Road near Pinedale. After some research, he determined it was a "snow roller" – a feature caused under specific snow, wind and hilly terrain conditions. T ... FULL STORY
Storage Tank training program offered by Wyoming DEQ (February 18, 2014)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Storage Tank Program (STP) will be hosting storage tank training courses in February and March of this year. ... FULL STORY
Upcoming events in Daniel (February 18, 2014)
Mark your calendar
Here are 2014 upcoming events scheduled for Daniel, Wyoming. All events will take place at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse community center, 18 Schoolhouse Lane in Daniel, Wyoming. For more information contact Schoolhouse1920@yahoo.com, 307-859-8606. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Hockey Association hosts Squirt WAHL State Hockey Tournament Feb. 21-23 (February 18, 2014)
by Pinedale Hockey Association
The Pinedale Hockey Association (PHA) will be hosting the 2013-2014 Wyoming Amateur Hockey League (WAHL) Squirt State Tournament at the Sublette County Ice Arena in Pinedale on February 21-23. ... FULL STORY
Archaeology Society group to meet Feb. 18 in Pinedale (February 17, 2014)
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting starting at 6:30PM to discuss orga ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 17, 2014 (February 17, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 17, 9:30 AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. Overcast skies, 22 degrees, a little flat light. The high winds yesterday left a lot of debris on the trails. Had to chainsaw cut out two big trees th ... FULL STORY
Paying federal employees not to work (February 17, 2014)
The high cost of federal employees to taxpayers
by Pinedale Online!
Today is President’s Day, one of ten public holidays that taxpayers pay federal employees for not working. It costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to fund just a single paid holiday. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Avalanche! (February 16, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
At least seven avalanches were reported in northwest Wyoming with the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center on Sunday, Feb. 16th. ... FULL STORY
Unseasonably warm weather leaves Bridger-Teton roads and trails wet and unpassable (February 16, 2014)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
With unseasonably warm weather across the Bridger-Teton National Forest, officials are urging recreationists to be cautious and not travel soggy, slushy roadways as it is damaging to the roads and could leave motorists stranded and unable to get out. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Legislature report – Feb. 16, 2014 (February 16, 2014)
by HD 20 Representative Albert Sommers
Click here for an audio file of this report (921K, 1:52 min, m4a file) ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Blizzard! (February 16, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Strong winds buffeted the Upper Green River Valley Sunday afternoon picking up snow and creating near white-out conditions in places. This was what it was like driving on US 191 near Duck Creek around 1PM Sunday when a wall of wind and blowing snow suddenly hi ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 16, 2014 (February 16, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 16, 9:00 AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. 1-2" of new snow. Really warm, 31 degrees. Soft skiing, tracks may not set. Recommend classic skiing. Headed to the CCC Ponds next, should have in by lunch time. ... FULL STORY
23 Wyoming residents become Responsible Beverage Service Trainers (February 15, 2014)
Free training for liquor servers to help curb intoxication
by Ranae Pape
In an effort to foster cooperation among prevention specialists, law enforcement and local liquor dealers, 23 people recently qualified as Training for Interventions Procedures (TIPS) trainers in Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
BLM announces second call for nominations to Resource Advisory Council (February 15, 2014)
Nominations accepted until Feb. 27th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Wyoming announced today that it is reopening public nominations for three open positions on its Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which will advise the BLM on public land issues. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Ballet West II Feb. 19th (February 15, 2014)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present touring dance ensemble Ballet West II performing live Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – Feb. 18, 2014 (February 15, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – Feb. 14, 2014 (February 14, 2014)
Three new ordinances for Marbleton ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 15, 2014 (February 15, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 AM report: All trails above except for Heart Attack groomed today. Tree Loop and Upper Surveyor were done first, so probably the firmest. 8" of new wet snow. 32 degrees. Snowing off and on. Flat light. Road plowed, but snowpacked. Got ... FULL STORY
Legislature Update – Feb. 14, 2014 (February 14, 2014)
by Representative Albert Sommers, HD20
Legislature update for Friday, Feb. 14, 2014: Audio (m4a audio file, 3:24mins, 1.63MB) ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 14, 2014 (February 14, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 14, 9:10 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. Doing Kelly Park right now – it will be a little softer than the rest. Should be good skiing everywhere. About 3" of new snow yesterday, then the wind came up last night. Overcast ... FULL STORY
Alberta wolf bounties (February 13, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Conservationists are calling for a halt to the wolf bounty system used in Alberta – which pays up to $500 per wolf killed in the province. Last spring, bounties were paid on more than 600 wolves killed in Alberta. ... FULL STORY
Idaho posts new predator plan (February 13, 2014)
by Idaho FIsh and Game press release
A predation management plan for the Middle Fork Salmon River area, largely within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, is now posted on the Idaho Fish and Game website. ... FULL STORY
Sunny Korfanta Ski/Snowboard Race Feb. 15 (February 13, 2014)
The Pinedale Ski & Snowboard Association will host their annual Sunny Korfanta Ski/Snowboard Race on Saturday, Feb. 15th at White Pine Resort. The event is a dual giant slalom fun ski/snowboard race, open to all ages and abilities. The course is set under the ... FULL STORY
Feds Delay Wolf Delisting (February 13, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Following successful recovery efforts in the Northern Rocky Mountains ("NRM") and the western Great Lakes regions, in June 2013 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposed to remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species throughout the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) February Photo Gallery (February 13, 2014)
Pinedale Online photographer, Dave Bell has posted photos from the first half of February. Click on this link for his pictures: First Half Of February, 2014 Album ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Coyote in a tree (February 13, 2014)
On a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park, Betty Boehm was witness to a coyote climbing a tree to steal a duck from the jaws of a bobcat sitting in the top of the lodgepole pine. For more images and the full story check out her blog at www.elizabethboehm. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 13, 2014 (February 13, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 13, 9:10 AM report: 36 degrees, 6-8" of new snow in the last 24 hours. Bit of a breeze, but not too bad. Not snowing now, but has been all morning. Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop and Moose Ridge all freshly groomed t ... FULL STORY
February Community Conversation Luncheon Feb. 20th (February 12, 2014)
by Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host their February Community Conversation Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 20th from Noon until 2PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Lunch will be provided for attendees. ... FULL STORY
Public Notice: Medical Clinic closure Feb. 18th (February 12, 2014)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
PUBLIC NOTICE: On Tuesday February 18th, the Pinedale Medical Clinic will be closed from 8 AM to 12 PM and the Marbleton/Big Piney Clinic will be closed from 1PM to 5PM. Both clinic staffs need to complete an important in-service training. Please know that on- ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 11, 2014 (February 12, 2014)
by Wyoming HD 20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne. Bills that passed introduction vote on Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2014), included bills increasing District Court filing fees and notary fees. A Funeral Practitioners Act passed introductio ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 12, 2014 (February 12, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 9:15 AM report: Most of the CCC trails have classic track in. Wildlife still hanging around there - please contain your dogs. The Pinedale golf course has both classic and skate grooming. There are green pin flags in to mark the trail at th ... FULL STORY
Enzi, Barrasso join fight to prevent IRS targeting, regulation of constitutional rights by government (February 12, 2014)
by Senator Enzi media release
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyoming, recently joined 36 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a bill that would preserve free speech and prevent the IRS from targeting politically aligned groups. The effort is l ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Snow curl (February 12, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
A series of storms has brought wet, heavy snow to the Upper Green River Valley. Usually our snow is dry and not-sticky, to the frustration of children who look at a yard full of snow and are not able to make a snowball to throw because it won’t stick together. ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – Feb. 11, 2014 (February 11, 2014)
IPSSSDR 2014 ... FULL STORY
EPA revises permitting guidance for using diesel fuel in oil and gas hydraulic fracturing (February 11, 2014)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Today (Tuesday, Feb. 11th), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released revised underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities. EPA developed the guidance to cl ... FULL STORY
EPA Administrator reaffirms commitment to Environmental Justice on 20th anniversary of Executive Order (February 11, 2014)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to environmental justice in a meeting of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) held in Denver, Colorado. The meeting coincides ... FULL STORY
Apply now or build Preference Points? (February 11, 2014)
Improving your odds to draw a moose or bighorn sheep hunting license
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 drawin ... FULL STORY
February 28 is deadline for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and wild bison applications (February 11, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The nonresident elk deadline for this year has now passed and the next upcoming deadline for both resident and nonresident hunters is Feb. 28 when applications must be in for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and wild bison. ... FULL STORY
Plant Identification classes offered (February 11, 2014)
Free class to learn about Wyoming plants
The Sublette Chapter of the Wyoming Native Plant Society is offering classes on plant identification in February and March. These classes are parts 2 and 3 of a three-part series. The classes go through the plant families of Wyoming and how to 'key' the plants ... FULL STORY
Natural gas prices rise with colder weather (February 11, 2014)
Highest prices at Opal hub since 2008
The Wyoming Business Report posted a story on Feb. 5th saying spot prices on natural gas at the Opal hub in southwest Wyoming were the highest they have been since 2008. Click here for the full story: Natural gas hits seven-year high By Mark Wilcox, Feb. 5, 20 ... FULL STORY
Suicide Prevention Training Feb 20 & 21 (February 11, 2014)
by Ranae Pape, Sublette County Community Prevention Specialist
When people learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, they help create a safety net in their communities for fellow residents who may find themselves in crisis, according to officials with the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming (PMO). ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) WYG&F continues bighorn sheep research (February 11, 2014)
Learning more about migration patterns and testing for disease sampling
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing its multi-year research project on bighorn sheep in the Jackson Region. Recently, ten female bighorn sheep were captured for disease sampling with eight of those being fitted with radio collars in an effort to ... FULL STORY
WHP traffic stop leads to recovery of hundreds of identity theft ID’s (February 11, 2014)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
Farson, Wyoming, Feb. 7, 2014 – A traffic stop by a Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Trooper on a vehicle speeding 111 MPH in a 65 MPH zone has resulted in the recovery of hundreds of persons individual personal information and three individuals facing federal ind ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Cutt-Slam sparks romance (February 11, 2014)
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
Awhile back I received a phone call from a lady who wanted to participate in the Wyoming Cutt-Slam. The Wyoming Game and Fish department sponsors this program to call attention to the plight of the four sub-species located in western Wyoming. She had been to ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 11, 2014 (February 11, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9:30 AM report: 22 degrees temp. Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Flatline, Heart Attack and Tree Loop all freshly groomed this morning. Note that there is heavy equipment operating and crossing over the ski trail in Kelly Park and Tre ... FULL STORY
Senators look to Wyoming to change culture of Congress (February 10, 2014)
by Senators Enzi and Barasso
Washington, D.C. – In order to limit backroom deal-making and stop Congress from passing bills with countless unrelated measures, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are taking a page from the Wyoming Legislature’s handbook. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 7th Grade Basketball team wins Youth Tournament (February 10, 2014)
The Pinedale 7th Grade Travel Basketball Team took 1st place at the Western Wyoming Youth Basketball Tournament. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Yoga Dance Fundraiser and Indian Dinner Feb. 27th (February 10, 2014)
Wind River Yoga & Body Works
Students of Darcie Peck, at Wind River Yoga & Body Works travelled to Lehi, Utah in mid-January to attend the Utah/Wyoming Regional Yoga Competition. Nine youth girls and one adult competed from Pinedale, Wyoming. All the girls performed well and Wyoming has t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) WYDOT plow catches fire in Bondurant (February 10, 2014)
by Joy Ufford
A Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) plow truck caught fire around 4:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 10th) - fortunately only about 150 feet from Bondurant Fire Station on Highway 191. ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for Donald 'Donny' Pope Feb. 15th (February 10, 2014)
by Covill Funeral Home
Donald 'Donny' Pope, 75, of Marbleton, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 in Shelley, Idaho. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 AM at the Big Piney L.D.S. Church. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Mil ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Streeper wins IPSSSDR, Crittenden 6th, Teasley 7th (February 10, 2014)
by Joy Ufford
After the Kemmerer dogsled-race stage was cancelled Friday due to terrible snowy weather and whiteout conditions, International Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) mushers had one last chance to better their overall times. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Legislative updates (February 10, 2014)
by Wyoming HD 20 Representative Albert Sommers
Monday, February 10, 2014: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 10, 2014 (February 10, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 10, 8:15 AM report: Pinedale golf course freshly groomed this morning. Probably a little soft for skate skiing. Put in a classic track, should be good skiing. The Pinedale 5th grade class will be out skiing at the golf course this morning and tomo ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 9, 2014 (February 9, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 9, 9:50 AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Tree Loo, Moose Ridge, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Old road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. 6-8 inches of new snow in last 24 hours – heavy, wet snow. There is quite a bit of snow at White Pine. 28 ... FULL STORY
Snow Totals (February 9, 2014)
Here are the latest snowfall totals from the major snowstorm that begin early Friday through sunrise Sunday morning, Feb. 9th. Data from the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Western Wyoming Avalanche Advisory (February 8, 2014)
HIGH avalanche danger
by Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
Advisory issued on Saturday, February 08, 2014 5:36 PM: ... FULL STORY
(10 pictures) LOTS of snow! (Original post February 8, 2014 | Updated Sunday, February 9, 2014)
Weather Update, Saturday, Feb. 8th, 4:30PM: Multiple Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories out for western Wyoming through Monday morning. Chains required on some mountain passes. Snowfall off and on all weekend, heavy at times. 12-21 inches has already fallen ... FULL STORY
White Pine offers ski fun specials (February 8, 2014)
White Pine Ski Resort will be open for President’s Day, Monday February 17th from 9am- 4pm. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 8, 2014 (February 8, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:15 AM report: 8" new snow and still coming down now. 20 degrees temp. Road is plowed. All trails freshly groomed in past 8 hours, except for Heart Attack. Kelly Park the most recently done. Soft conditions. Hope to get to the CCC Ponds late ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – Feb. 7, 2014 (February 7, 2014)
P&Z passes animal ordinance to council ... FULL STORY
Stage 7 of IPSSSDR cancelled due to weather (February 7, 2014)
Kemmerer Leg
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
KEMMERER, WYOMING, Feb. 7, 2014 - Stage 7 of the International PEDIGREE® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, also known as the Kemmerer Leg has been cancelled due to weather conditions affecting the trail. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 7, 2014 (February 7, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 7, 9:00 AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyor, Tree Loop and Old Road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. A couple of inches of new snow – snowing heavily at the time of this report. 10 degrees. The Pinedale High School ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Bondurant mushers Crittenden, Teasley hold steady (Original post February 6, 2014, Updated February 8, 2014)
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), Big Piney/Marbleton Stage
by Joy Ufford
Alix Pearson Crittenden, of Bondurant, maintained a sixth-place overall standing in the field of 16 mushers and dogsled teams when the snow settled after Day 6 -¬ the Big Piney/Marbleton stage of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR). ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Main Street meeting Feb. 6th (February 6, 2014)
Pinedale Main Street will meet Thursday, Feb. 6th at 1:30pm at the Pinedale Library. ... FULL STORY
Streeper takes lead for Pinedale Stage (February 5, 2014)
IPSSSDR
The Streepers gave up the yellow bib for one day to Stacey Teasley on Tuesday during Day 3 of the IPSSSDR race, but wasted no time in taking it back on Day 4 in Pinedale. Buddy Streeper took back the Yellow Bib at the Pinedale Stage with a time of 3:19:30. He ... FULL STORY
MS Support Group meeting Feb. 24 (February 5, 2014)
There will be an MS Support Group meeting on Monday, Feb. 24th at 5:30 p.m. at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. For more information contact Julie at 307-231-1012. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Path of the Pronghorn Love Benefit Feb. 14th (February 5, 2014)
Tickets on sale now
The Path of the Pronghorn Love Benefit will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is an event to take your loved one for an evening of dinner & danc ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power offers $10,000 cash reward to catch vandals (February 5, 2014)
Public asked for information to help catch people who shot insulators on transmission lines
by Rocky Mountain Power
LITTLE AMERICA, Wyoming (Feb. 5, 2014) – Rocky Mountain Power is working with law enforcement officials in Sweetwater County, Wyoming to stop the vandalism of electrical equipment in the western part of the county that has impacted electrical service for some ... FULL STORY
WYDOT STIP update available (February 5, 2014)
Upcoming Wyoming Department of Transportation road and bridge projects
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
An update to WYDOT’s "State Transportation Improvement Program" (STIP) for 2014 has been issued and is available for viewing on the agency’s website, www.dot.state.wy.us. ... FULL STORY
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Dinner March 14 (February 5, 2014)
Corned beef & cabbage
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale will host their annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef & cabbage dinner on Friday, March 14th. Lunch will be from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Dinner will be from 5:00 to 7:30PM. Take out will be available. For more informatio ... FULL STORY
Travelers can now get Wyoming road closure info by Twitter (February 5, 2014)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Twitter is now an option for travelers who want to be notified about closures on the Wyoming’s highways. ... FULL STORY
Cold (February 5, 2014)
Temps as low as -30 reported in Sublette County overnight
by Pinedale Online!
The National Weather Service shows these recorded temperatures around Wyoming for the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 5th: ... FULL STORY
(16 pictures) Welcome Mushers! (February 5, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
The 2014 IPSSSDR, International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, takes place January 31 through February 8th. The race uses a "stage stop" format, meaning teams do a race each day in a designated stop, then has a chance to rest the night in their next host ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 5, 2014 (February 5, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 8:00 AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park all freshly groomed this morning. About 1 inch of new snow. Warmest temperature recorded this morning was -22, coldest -40, average -25 in Kelly Park. Bring ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – Feb. 4, 2014 (February 4, 2014)
Local representatives meet with residents ... FULL STORY
IPSSSDR LEG 4 - Stacey Teasley turns in the fastest time in Lander Stage (February 4, 2014)
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Stacey Teasley turns in the fastest time of leg 4 with 2:07:28 followed by Aaron Peck 2:09:39, Blayne "Buddy" Streeper 2:11:02, John Stewart 2:14:44, Dave Turner 2:14:55, Alix Crittenden 2:15:05, Jerry Bath 2:17:36, Frank Moe 2:24:42, Ryan Redington 2:24:46, a ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 4, 2014 (February 4, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 9:30 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. 2-4" of new snow. 10 degrees, warming up fast. A little breeze starting. Come up this morning before the wind comes up. Supposed to get some more snow this afternoon. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Charmian McLellan art exhibit at the Big Piney Library (February 3, 2014)
February through March
‘Power of Imperfection,’ an art exhibit by Charmian McLellan, is on display at the Big Piney Library through the month of February until the end of March. ... FULL STORY
PAC offers recreation activities in February (February 3, 2014)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center is offering a variety of recreational opportunities during the month of February. For more information, call 307-367-2832 or go online to www.pinedaleaquatic.com. ... FULL STORY
Scuba at PAC (February 3, 2014)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center along with Teton Aquatics will be offering Scuba classes this month at PAC. February 4th we kick things off with Discover Scuba. This introductory course will run from 5:30-7:30pm and introduce participants to the sport of scuba. ... FULL STORY
Hunter Education classes offered (February 3, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Most big game and bird seasons have ended with many hunters already planning for next fall (online applications for some species opened earlier this month). So if you have a child, friend or relative who will need a hunter education certificate in order to hun ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Saxophobia in Big Piney Feb. 5th (February 3, 2014)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Rob Verdi’s "Saxophobia" live Wednesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. in the Big Piney Fine Arts Center. The performance is free and will feature members of the Big Piney High School and Middle School bands. ... FULL STORY
Cover Crop and Soil Health Forum Feb. 18 (February 3, 2014)
by Natural Resources Conservation Service and Sublette County Conservation District joint release
Please join us in learning about Soil Health and its importance to our sustainability as a nation. The National Cover Crop and Soil Health Forum will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Natural Resources Conservation Servi ... FULL STORY
BLM holds public meetings on Sage-Grouse RMP amendments (February 3, 2014)
Meeting in Pinedale Feb. 11th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold public meetings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Wyoming Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan/Land Use Plan Amendments in February. ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale sets Wildlife Annual Planning Meeting for Feb. 19 (February 3, 2014)
Annual wildlife monitoring reports available online
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO), in coordination with the Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO), will host the wildlife annual planning meeting (APM) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale holds annual Planning Meeting for Development Feb. 20 (February 3, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) annual planning meeting for development on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale, Wyo., beginning at 9:15 a.m. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – Feb. 4, 2014 (February 3, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 3, 2014 (February 3, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 3, 11:15AM report: Only groomed the Pinedale golf course this morning. Flat groomed, should be decent skiing. A little grass showing up here and there. Be cautious of the paved paths underneath in places with skimpy coverage. Waiting for more sno ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sweets for your Valentine (Original post February 3, 2014, Updated February 8, 2014)
Valentine’s Day is Friday, Feb. 14th
by Pinedale Online!
Saint Valentine's Day is observed on February 14th each year as an informal day to express affection for a loved one. For those who wish to send flowers or a unique gift to their special someone in the Pinedale area, here are links to local businesses. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 2, 2014 (February 2, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 2, 8:45AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, and Old Road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. A little chilly, 0 degrees, warming up a bit as the sun comes out. Dress warm. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 1, 2014 (February 1, 2014)
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:45AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Flatline, and Moose Ridge all freshly groomed this morning. Dusting of new snow, very lightly snowing now. 5 degrees temperature on the average. Better come out here today and ... FULL STORY

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