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Scam Alert – Town of Pinedale impersonation (posted 5/11/2026)
Sublette County Health Ashlee Merriam, RN with Sublette County Health, was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. This year marked the 11th annual DAISY Awards celebration in Sublette County, recognizing nurses from across the community for their dedication and service. Twelve nurses were nominated this year by patients, residents, coworkers, staff, and community members. Nominees included Amber Woolaver, Micaela Kirk, Mary Said, Ashlee Merriam, Addison Milleg, Julie Woolwine, Tonia Hoffman, Jody Guthrie, April Rogers, Kim Mason, Sadie Lundberg and Brandy Jones. Merriam currently serves as the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Heritage Home. She has been part of the Sublette County healthcare community for more than 15 years, beginning her career as a CNA at the former Sublette Center before becoming a registered nurse and nursing leader. During the award presentation, 2024 DAISY recipient Kristy Bartlett described Merriam as "one of the most caring and compassionate nurses I have ever had the privilege of working with." Bartlett noted that Merriam is a steadfast advocate for both residents and staff, and that her leadership is grounded in compassion, integrity, and a genuine commitment to those she serves. A coworker nomination described Merriam as "the heart of Heritage Home and truly the example all of us should replicate in ourselves." The DAISY Foundation was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), an autoimmune disease. The Barnes family created the foundation after experiencing the exceptional care and compassion nurses provided during Patrick’s illness. DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. Former Sublette County DAISY Award recipients include Amanda Maxam, Amy Deeds, Julie Woolwine, Leslie Hagenstein, Katie Hoffman, Vicky Marshall, Molly Landers, Amber Burbank, Kristy Bartlett, Tory Becker, and the Public Health Nurses, who received a Team DAISY Award in 2020 for their work during the pandemic. To celebrate the DAISY award and Nurses’ Week, Nurses from the Hospital District, the Sublette Center, SCSD #1, SCSD #9 and Public Health were invited to enjoy a relaxing meal at Lakeside and celebrate their profession. JAKS provided the daises. Nurses are the backbones of their healthcare organizations, and while we are thankful for their service year-round, it’s important to stop and take a moment to appreciate everything they do.
William John Boender (Jan. 19, 1941 — April 22, 2026) William John Boender, born January 19, 1941, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to John and Mary (Craft) Boender, left this world on April 22, 2026, in Pinedale, Wyoming, after a short illness. Bill led an amazing life, always on his terms, yet so positively impactful to his family and friends. Growing up in West Virginia, he learned to hunt squirrels and whitetails as a boy with his father. Hunting, fishing, shooting, camping and all things outdoors were his lifelong passions. But more than that, he was a rock for all of us. To say this man was smart would be the understatement of the century. He had so much experience in so many dimensions it was almost scary to see in action. Any problem- he had sage and practical advice- and would always jump in with both feet to help and solve. Bill was an accomplished outdoorsman. He and his partner once won the Wyoming state canoe championship. His shooting skills were off the charts- as he recently demonstrated to his grandkids when he easily outshot everyone in off-hand target practice at the age of 84. He hunted elk, antelope, deer, turkey, moose, sheep and all forms of small game and upland birds. He was also a Wyomingite in every sense. In his early twenties, he made the decision that this was the only place to live and found a career in industrial equipment sales and never looked back. Family vacations were camping or hunting trips in every part of the state. He helped everyone experience the great outdoors through leadership in shooting organizations and with countless examples of selfless support to friends and acquaintances. Beyond the outdoors, Bill was a true patriarch of the family. He was tough when he needed to be, but always fair-handed with others’ best interests at heart. In the most difficult moments of our lives, he was the one we leaned on. His wry sense of humor kept things in perspective, yet fun. He married his wife Rita (Powell) Boender in 1961, had two children, Sharon Rauenzahn and Mike Boender, one brother Dave, grandkids and extended family — all who survive him. There are no words to express how much everyone misses him.
Singer Valerie Lee performed in New York City's Carnegie Hall on April 13, 2026 under the baton of renown composer/conductor Eric Whitacre. Lee auditioned for and was accepted by DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York) in early December, 2025, among hundreds of singers from all over the world for their spring concert at Carnegie Hall featuring works by composer/conductor Eric Whitacre. The combined choir sang 13 pieces including five in Hebrew and one in Latin, all of which had to be memorized. "Carnegie Hall has exquisite acoustics which made the great honor of being chosen even more profound," she said. Raised in Pinedale, Val is well-known as co-founder of Pinedale Theatre Company, director of Voices 8 ensemble and Sisters of the Heart women's hospice choir. BLM seeks input for proposed public land conveyance for a cemetery near Pinedale (posted 4/30/2026) Scam Alert – Impersonating Law Enforcement (posted 4/22/2026) |
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