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Pinedale Online News - December 2014

Wolf killed in Utah (December 30, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports: ... FULL STORY
News from Sublette County Unified Fire (December 31, 2014)
As of their last meeting on Tuesday, December 30th, all of the six volunteer fire companies in Sublette County voted to reorganize and form a new consolidated entity. The newly created organization will be known as Sublette County Unified Fire, which was offi ... FULL STORY
Fire destroys at least 8 businesses in downtown Dubois (December 31, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
A fire began in downtown Dubois late Tuesday night, December 30th, destroying at least 8 businesses. Firefighting efforts were severely hampered by the -20 degree temperatures. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Winter fun (December 31, 2014)
At White Pine Ski Area
Brian Brokling enjoys the slopes at White Pine Ski Area late December, 2014. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Cold in Wyoming! (December 31, 2014)
2014 goes out with a brrrr!
The coldest Wyoming reading reported to the National Weather Service overnight on Wednesday, December 31st was -47.6 degrees in Daniel (as of 4AM). Also of note is the temperature contrast between warmer air moving in aloft over the mountains and the arctic ... FULL STORY
Fire destroys home north of Marbleton (December 31, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
On Monday, December 29th around noon, Big Piney/Marbleton Volunteer Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire north of Hwy 351 on the East Green River Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a modular home fully engulfed in flames. Additional help ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale goes to new water/sewer billing format (December 30, 2014)
Watch for new postcards for your next bill
by Town of Pinedale media release
The Town of Pinedale is immediately implementing a new water and sewer billing notifications. In place of the folded paper statements that were issued by the Town, the billing notification will be a postcard. The new postcard notifications will provide a mor ... FULL STORY
Health care insurance penalties kick in starting 2015 (December 30, 2014)
(In case you haven’t figured it out, it’s really a tax)
In 2015, Americans will get hit with a huge new tax. The government will start putting the squeeze on anyone who doesn’t participate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the socialization of the American health care system, commonly known as Obamacare. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Something's missing... (December 29, 2014)
Fremont Lake view from Sandy Beach
Dave Bell took this photo of Fremont Lake at Sandy Beach near Pinedale on Monday. "Fremont Lake is beginning to freeze--and with the upcoming cold snap it maybe within a week, unless the wind comes up!! Cold scene as usual in late December at Sandy Beach. Can ... FULL STORY
Sublette County officials swearing-in ceremony Jan. 5th (December 29, 2014)
The swearing in ceremony for Sublette County’s elected officials will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 9:00AM in the District Court Room of the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale. Judge Marvin Tyler will be officiating. Public invited to attend. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 29, 2014 (December 29, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 29, 10:30AM report: Couple of inches of new snow from yesterday on the trails above. All trails above groomed this morning. 13 degrees above. Will try to get to the CCC trails later today. Still a few moose and deer around that may be on the t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Christmas Rams (December 28, 2014)
Dave Bell got some great pictures of bighorn sheep over the Christmas holiday. Click on this link to see his latest photo gallery: Rams ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pine Grosbeak (December 28, 2014)
Arnold Brokling sent in this picture of a male Pine Grosbeak was feeding on Willow buds in his back yard on Friday, the day after Christmas. Many Pinedale area birders participated in the Pinedale area Audubon Christmas Bird count on Sunday. ... FULL STORY
Eastern Star Card Party Jan. 10th (December 28, 2014)
Eastern Star will have a card party on Saturday, January 10th at 1:00PM in the Masonic Lodge in Pinedale, 23 N Tyler. Donations to benefit Shrine Hospital. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 27, 2014 (December 27, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, December 27, 9:00AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Flatline, Heart Attack all fresh groomed this morning. Less than ½ inch of cold powder snow last night. Temperature -5 degrees on Old Road Trail. The sun is out, no wind ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 26, 2014 (December 26, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, December 26, 9:30AM report: 8-10" new snow since Christmas Eve. Cold. -5 at Surveyor Park, 10 degrees at Kelly Park right now. Recommend waiting a couple of hours before coming up so it warms a bit. Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moo ... FULL STORY
Learn 20 Things in 20 Days (December 25, 2014)
by Sublette County Library
What do the best kept secrets of Sublette County, kefir making, polishing shoes, buying clothes on eBay and Greek dancing have in common? They are the opening week lineup for Sublette County Library’s newest program, "Learn 20 Things in 20 Days." Starting on M ... FULL STORY
Rural Health Care District exploring idea of a Critical Access Hospital for Sublette County (December 25, 2014)
Hiring a feasibility study of the legal and financial implications
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD) is continuing to explore the idea of building a 24-hour staffed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pinedale to serve Sublette County. ... FULL STORY
WHP to cease traffic stop quotas (December 25, 2014)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol media release
Methods for gauging the performance of Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers will change in 2015, Patrol Administrator Col. John Butler announced today (Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014). ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 23, 2014 (December 23, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, December 23, 11:45AM report: CCC trails all flat groomed this morning, except for portion on the bike path which has classic track set. Will probably be soft until tomorrow. Please keep control of your pets – there are still lots of deer moving throug ... FULL STORY
The Great Lakes Wolf Decision (December 22, 2014)
Why Other States Should Be Alarmed
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. issued a decision Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 that reinstituted federal protections for wolves in Great Lake states of Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. It’s the same federal court (but a different judge) that put Wyoming’s wolf ... FULL STORY
Lethal Control of Breeding Wolves (December 22, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
"Lethal Control of Wolves Provides No Benefit to Livestock" ... FULL STORY
Sage Grouse Nest Success Study (December 22, 2014)
by University of Wyoming Extension
Scientists whose study found a positive relationship between taller grass and sage-grouse nest success are concerned environmental groups are using findings to incorrectly label livestock producers as responsible for the birds’ decline. ... FULL STORY
Flu shots still available at Public Health (December 22, 2014)
by Sublette County Public Health
It is not too late to get yours. The next three months usually have the highest rate of flu-like illnesses. Vaccine is $20. Medicare can be billed. For more information call 307-367-2157 or 307-276-3575. ... FULL STORY
Upcoming events at White Pine Ski Resort (December 22, 2014)
Torch Light Parade at White Pine New Year’s Eve ... FULL STORY
Grazing Act Passes (December 22, 2014)
by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (press release)
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced his Grazing Improvement Act was included in a public lands package in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the Senate. The House of Representatives passed the NDAA on December 4, 2014 and the b ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 22, 2014 (December 22, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 22, 9:30AM report: 5-7" of new snow since yesterday. 20 degrees as of time of this report. Sun peeking out a bit right now, occasional wind gusts. Surveyor Park, Moose Ridge, Lower Surveyor and Tree Loop all freshly groomed this morning. Shoul ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Daniel hosts annual Community Center Christmas party (December 21, 2014)
The Daniel Community Center held their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 21st. They had a potluck dinner and afterwards Santa arrived to talk with kids and hand out gifts. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Arts Council announces recipients of 2014 Governor’s Arts Awards (December 21, 2014)
by Wyoming Arts Council
The Wyoming Arts Council has announced that Governor Matthew H. Mead has selected Jim Wilcox of Jackson, Tom Lucas of Dubois and Zachary Pullen of Casper as the recipients of the 2014 Wyoming Governor’s Arts Awards. They will be honored at the annual Governor ... FULL STORY
Tricia O’Connor named as Bridger-Teton Forest Supervisor (December 21, 2014)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
JACKSON, WYOMING – Tricia O’Connor, currently deputy forest supervisor of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, will be the new supervisor of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Forest Service officials announced today (Friday, Dec. 19, 2014). ... FULL STORY
Update from Representative Albert Sommers (December 21, 2014)
House District #20 Representative – Sublette, Lincoln, Sweetwater Counties
December 22, 2014 ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Jackson Hole building 3-story tall vertical harvest greenhouse (December 21, 2014)
Will supply fresh vegetables to local community
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
We’ve been intrigued by the concept of the space-saving, indoor vertical gardening techniques as a way for Wyomingites to have gardens in our high-elevation, short-growing season climate. ... FULL STORY
Pulling water out of the air (December 21, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
In some arid countries, obtaining water is a significant challenge. The Smithsonian website has an article about a device being tested in Ethiopia, Africa, that collects condensation created from differences between day and nighttime temperatures to gather as ... FULL STORY
Clear solar windows may be a next-generation energy source (December 21, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
Researchers at Michigan State University are working on developing transparent solar collectors that let sunlight in while turning ultraviolet and near-infrared light into electricity. The clear plastic solar collectors can be placed on windows without obstruc ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 21, 2014 (December 21, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, December 21, 9:30AM report: 4-5" of new snow, snowing now. 27 degrees. All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. Will get to grooming Old Road Trail around 11ish this morning and it will be the most freshly groomed. Ro ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Solar CME may sideswipe Earth in next several days (December 20, 2014)
Solar flare electromagnetic pulses can impact your electronics or telecommunications equipment
by Pinedale Online!
There was an X-class eruption from the Sun today (Saturday, December 20th) that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters say may have ejected a large solar cloud CME whose trajectory may cross the Earth’s path in two or three days an ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 20, 2014 (December 20, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, December 20, 9:00AM report: 1-2" of light fluffy snow in the past couple of days. 22 degrees, lightly snowing. Overcast, but can see the sun poking through. All trails above groomed this morning except for Heart Attack. CCC trails don’t have enough s ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 20, 2014 (December 20, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, December 20, 9:00AM report: 1-2" of light fluffy snow in the past couple of days. 22 degrees, lightly snowing. Overcast, but can see the sun poking through. All trails above groomed this morning except for Heart Attack. CCC trails don’t have enough s ... FULL STORY
SCSD#9 hosts public meetings on possible changing to a 4-day school schedule (December 19, 2014)
Sublette County School District #9 is hosting three public meetings regarding the possibility of changing to a 4-day school schedule. All interested parties are invited to attend to discuss the options, ask questions and provide comments. No presentations will ... FULL STORY
Cultural Christmas party in Pinedale Dec. 20th (December 19, 2014)
Everyone is invited to a cultural Christmas party taking place in the Lovatt Room in the Sublette County Library in Pinedale starting at 6:30PM on Saturday, December 20th. Bring your favorite dish and a holiday family tradition to share. Music, dancing and fo ... FULL STORY
Sublette County board position openings (December 19, 2014)
Volunteer boards help advise the Commissioners
Sublette County has openings on several county boards. Anyone interested in volunteering should write a letter of application to the Board in care of Mary Lankford, County Clerk, PO Box 250, Pinedale, WY 82941, or email mary.lankford@sublettewyo.com or fax to ... FULL STORY
DOI proposes tighter regulation and costs for coal industry (December 19, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management media release
Interior Department Announces Initial Steps to Strengthen Federal Energy Valuation Rules, Expand Guidance on Federal Coal Program ... FULL STORY
Giving this holiday season (December 19, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
As another year winds down, the Thanksgiving and religious holidays bring the season of giving, getting ready to start a new year a time for review and reflection, and the end of the tax year to bring finances in order. If you find yourself in a position of ha ... FULL STORY
White Pine Ski Area offers group ski & snowboard lessons over Christmas break (December 18, 2014)
White Pine Ski Area is offering beginner and intermediate group ski lessons over the holidays. A beginner skier or snowboarder package is being offered Monday & Tuesday, December 22 & 23. A package for intermediate skier and snowboarders is being offered Monda ... FULL STORY
St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Christmas Eve services (December 18, 2014)
St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church will hold their Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:30PM and 8:30PM, 524 Pine St, Pinedale. For more info call 307-367-2674. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Canvassing Board to meet Dec. 18th (December 18, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
The Sublette County Canvassing Board will meet today, Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse, to canvass yesterday’s Special Election. All election results are unofficial until the Canvas ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Average national price of ground beef rises to $4.20/pound (December 17, 2014)
Over $4 per pound for last four months, highest prices in 10 years
by Pinedale Online!
According to statistics released today (Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price nationally for ground beef rose to $4.201 per pound in November 2014. In October it was $4.15/pound. In January 2014 it was $3.467/pound. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Waiting for the cold (December 17, 2014)
New ice skating rink in downtown Pinedale for family fun
The Town of Pinedale in putting in a recreational ice skating rink on the green parkway just north of the Sublette County Courthouse. All they need is colder weather to start flooding it and getting ice on. There is a little shelter with bench next to the ri ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Nordic skiing fun (December 17, 2014)
35+KM of free groomed Nordic ski trails available
The Sublette County Recreation Board maintains more than 35KM of free groomed Nordic ski trails for public recreation in the Pinedale area. Trails are available near White Pine Ski area, up Skyline Drive, near the CCC Ponds by Fremont Lake, and at the Pinedale ... FULL STORY
5 County Commissioners question passes by 69 votes (December 17, 2014)
On Wednesday, Dec. 17th, Sublette County held a special election asking residents to vote for the third time on the question of whether or not to go from 3 to 5 County Commissioners. With a 47.51% voter turn-out, the question passed by 69 votes. The two new co ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Yellowstone geyser eruption free app available for smartphone and tablet (December 16, 2014)
by Yellowstone National Park
The largest concentration of active geysers in the world—approximately half of the world’s total— is found in Yellowstone National Park. ... FULL STORY
‘You left a note on my car’ prank phone call (December 16, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
There have been reports recently of people in the area getting phone calls from someone who says something to the effect of ‘you left a note on my car saying you accidentally hit and damaged it and I’m just calling to follow up and get the name of your insuran ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Santa visits Pinedale (December 16, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Santa has been making appearances in Pinedale recently to chat with youngsters and find out if they have been good little boys and girls and if there is anything special they might like for Christmas. In addition to receiving, he asks if they have been giving ... FULL STORY
Encana invester update for 2015 (December 16, 2014)
Focusing on high margin oil and liquids production growth plays
Encana issued a media release today (Tuesday, December 16, 2015) advising of their plans for 2015. Encana expects to generate approximately 75 percent of its 2015 cash flow from oil and liquids production. Encana was a major natural gas operator in the Jonah F ... FULL STORY
Big game hunting application information for 2015 available on WGFD website Dec. 17 (December 15, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Even though the big game license application period doesn’t begin until Jan.1, hunters can start planning now for 2015 hunts. ... FULL STORY
(37 pictures) Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale (December 15, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale on Saturday, December 13th. The Chamber had an open house at the Sublette County Visitor Center in the evening with refreshments and tastings for wines from Jackson ... FULL STORY
Pinedale's Christmas Bird Count Dec. 28th (December 15, 2014)
by Betty Boehm
The annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place throughout the country. Every year at the holiday season, large and small groups of birders head out into the cold weather to count birds. This is the largest citizen-based study in the world and the data that is ... FULL STORY
(18 pictures) Iron Bridge Builders Lego robotics team places 1st in First Lego League Wyoming State championship (December 15, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Pinedale’s First Lego League Robotics team, the Iron Bridge Builders, took 1st Place in the First Lego League Wyoming State Championships in Casper, Wyoming December 4th & 5th. The team is composed of nine students from Pinedale Elementary and Middle School. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 15, 2014 (December 15, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, December 15, 9:30AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. 1-2 inches new snow in last 24 hours. 18 degrees in Kelly Park now, was -5 degrees in Surveyor Park earlier this morning. The snow above is cold and slow. Kelly Park or Old Road Trail ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update (December 14, 2014)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
December 11, 2014 ... FULL STORY
BLM seeks comments on proposed rules for Killpecker Sand Dunes (December 14, 2014)
Safety flags on vehicles, no glass containers, slower speed limits some of the proposed rules
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is seeking public comments on proposed supplementary safety rules for the Killpecker Sand Dunes Recreation Site 23 miles northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Daniel Community Center Christmas Party Dec. 21 (December 14, 2014)
The Daniel Community Center will hold their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 21st. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Santa at 6 pm. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. Parents are encouraged to bring a small gift for Santa to deliver to their child. Th ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners meeting Dec. 16 (December 14, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 14, 2014 (December 14, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, December 14, 10:00AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper and Lower Surveyor Park, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop and Old Road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. Less than 1" of new snow in past 24 hours, lightly snowing now. Road is plowed. Watch for ... FULL STORY
United Nations wants world to commit to global climate change deals (December 14, 2014)
United Nations politicians from around the world are meeting in Lima, Peru to negotiate a deal that would commit every nation on the globe to reduce its rate of greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement creates a framework for what is being called the Lima Accor ... FULL STORY
Mountain Man Christmas Dec. 13 (December 12, 2014)
Lots of fun scheduled for Saturday! ... FULL STORY
(23 pictures) More holiday shopping in Pinedale - ‘The Garage’ (December 11, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Last month we had fun photo-touring through 15 shops in Pinedale to see the offerings available locally for holiday gift-giving. At that time, one store had not yet opened their doors in their new location, so we couldn’t include them in our shopping tour. Be ... FULL STORY
(64 pictures) 2014 Wreath Auction (December 9, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man held their 21st annual Wreath and Chocolate Auction on Friday, December 5th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Thhe event is the annual major fundraiser of the year for the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Air Quality Advisory Board votes to adopt DEQ’s proposed changes to air quality standards for ozone (December 10, 2014)
Working to reduce ozone emissions in the Upper Green River Basin
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Air Quality Advisory Board met in Pinedale on Wednesday, December 10th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Quality Division (AQD) has been requesting the Board’s consideration on pro ... FULL STORY
PAPO seeks public comments on wildlife reports (December 10, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is seeking public comments on the white-tailed prairie dog and pygmy rabbit annual reports for 2014. ... FULL STORY
BLM initiates Miller Creek pile burn south of LaBarge (December 10, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District plans to burn slash piles in the Miller Creek drainage about 18 miles southwest of LaBarge, Wyoming, this week and next contingent upon fuel moisture, snow ground cover and weather meeting optimal burn c ... FULL STORY
‘No Turning Back’ film Dec 12 & 13 (December 9, 2014)
Exteme skiing adventure film
The Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association will host two showings of the newest Warren Miller film "No Turning Back." The first showing will be on Friday, December 12th at 7PM at the Pinedale High School Auditorium. The second showing will be at 11AM a ... FULL STORY
26 Wyoming waters have liberalized ice fishing regulations (December 9, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Wyoming and while most waters in the state are open under general regulations to ice anglers, there are 26 waters that have liberalized regulations covered under the Special Winter Ice Fishing Provision. ... FULL STORY
Be safe while ice fishing (December 9, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Ice anglers should expect a good fishing season on Wyoming lakes and reservoirs this winter. But, along with the good fishing, anglers are advised to use caution while on the ice. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming DEQ Winter Ozone Open House in Pinedale Dec. 9 (December 9, 2014)
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will host an open house from 6-8PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library to provide information about winter ozone in Sublette County. Other organizations will have tables set up for more information, including ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Home Center 20th Anniversary celebration Dec. 13th (December 9, 2014)
Rocky Mountain Home Center/Gannet Sports in Pinedale invites everyone to their 20th Anniversary celebration from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday, December 13th. They will have free food, cooked on their pellet grills, from 11AM to 3PM. For more information, contact Sco ... FULL STORY
Frozen Party Dec. 13th (December 9, 2014)
Kids are invited to a ‘Frozen Party’ on Saturday, December 13th. The event is a benefit for the Children’s Discovery Center, It will be from 12 noon to 3PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Come have your picture taken with Queen Elsa, Princess Anna ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale High School Band & Choir concert (December 9, 2014)
Pinedale High School held their holiday band and choir concert Monday evening, December 8th. Mr. Justin Smith, the band director, conducted. ... FULL STORY
Legislative update (December 9, 2014)
by Albert Sommers, Representative House District 20
On December 2, I attended a Joint Transportation Meeting in Cheyenne to defend a bill I drafted, which provides fairness to Wyoming drivers by providing consistency with our neighboring states. Wyoming currently has two parallel driver’s license structures - ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) M.E.S.A. Christmas party (December 8, 2014)
M.E.S.A. celebrated their annual Christmas party on Wednesday, December 3rd. Aiden Rhea was given the 2014 Rider of the Year award. Each child was able to pick a photo of their favorite MESA horse and make a Christmas ornament to take home and hang on their tr ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous Pointe Angel Tree still needs angels (December 6, 2014)
Need by Dec. 8th - 80 kids still in need of help this Christmas
The Angel Tree program out of Rendezvous Pointe still has 2 wreaths up in several downtown businesses and they still have 80 some Angels (little kids) in need of items for Christmas. Choose one and drop off the wrapped gift or gifts to Rendezvous Pointe by Mo ... FULL STORY
Mule Deer poaching (December 6, 2014)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the illegal taking of two mule deer during a closed season in Sublette County recently. The mule deer were killed during the early morning hours of Thursday, November 13, 2014, along the Lander ... FULL STORY
3-5 Commissioners election update (December 6, 2014)
Election Day is Wednesday, December 17, 2014
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
The Special Election ballots were mailed on November 24th to all Sublette County registered voters. If you are registered to vote, and have not received a mail ballot, please contact the Sublette County Clerk’s Office. Replacement ballots are available. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Flag half staff notice: Dec. 7th Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance (December 6, 2014)
by Governor Matt Mead’s office media release
Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to President Barack Obama's National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2014 Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. flag and the State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, ... FULL STORY
Deadline to turn in soil samples extended to Dec. 8th (December 6, 2014)
The Sublette County Conservation District has extended the deadline to return soil sample kits to 5PM on Monday, December 8th. If you picked up a kit and got your sample, please get those turned back into the SCCD on Monday so they can include it with the bul ... FULL STORY
Believe It: Killing Wolves Works (December 6, 2014)
Editorial
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
There is much ado about a paper published this week, with headlines such as "Killing wolves to protect livestock doesn't work in the long run" and "Kill this wolf and more sheep will die." (The paper is linked below.) ... FULL STORY
TIPS server training Dec. 8 in Pinedale (December 4, 2014)
by Ranae Pape, Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming, Sublette County Office
TIPS, responsible beverage server training, will be held Monday, December 8 at Rock Rabbit in Pinedale at 2:30PM. Please RSVP to Ranae Pape at 307-360-6382. This training is free and takes between 4-5 hours. For more information, you can learn about TIPS at ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 4, 2014 (December 4, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, December 4, 9:00AM report: Less than 1" of new now. 31 degrees at Kelly Park, a little colder at Surveyor Park this morning. Old Road Trail, Upper Surveyor, Moose Ridge, Tree Loop, Flatline, Lower urveyor on Powerline, Kelly Tie-in, Kelly Park all fr ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) ASK FLORA – Gardening Indoors During the Winter (December 3, 2014)
December 2014 Newsletter
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
Dear Flora, ... FULL STORY
26 communities selected to develop local food projects, encourage economic expansion (December 3, 2014)
Local Foods, Local Places Initiative encourages creative economic development in 26 communities in 19 states (Wyoming isn’t one of them, but we think the idea is great)
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON – Today (Wednesday, Dec. 3), on behalf of the White House Rural Council, six federal agencies joined to announce 26 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Please, a federal initiative providing technical support, to integrate loca ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Free pictures with Santa at the Hampton Inn in Pinedale Dec. 13th (December 3, 2014)
Everyone invited to come to the Hampton Inn in Pinedale on Saturday, December 13th from 9AM to 11AM for free photos with Santa. There will be free gifts for the kids, a Cupcake Walk, Freeze Dancing, and more family fun! Refreshments will be available including ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 3, 2014 (December 3, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, December 3, 8:30AM report: No grooming above today, no new snow. Did put in a flat track on the golf course. It will be soft and very thin coverage – trail is marked with green pin flags. This Nordic Ski Trail grooming report is courtesy of the Subl ... FULL STORY
Two men charged in 2007 unsolved murder of Richard Nytrom in Sublette County (December 2, 2014)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
On November 25, 2014 arrest warrants were issued for Matthew Rae Vincent and Branden K Hartman for their involvement in the Murder of Richard Nystrom in Sublette County Wyoming. Richard Nystrom was murdered on April 3, 2007 while he was walking south bound on ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Duck Creek Moose (December 2, 2014)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted pictures of at least six moose that have been hanging out along Duck Creek, along US 191 between Pinedale and the Cora Y the first part of December. "I checked back to the Duck Creek overlooks several times on Tuesday (Dec. 2nd) and the 5 or ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Tickets still available for 25th Annual Snowmobile Raffle (December 2, 2014)
Pinedale Lions Club fundraiser
There’s still time to get your ticket for the Pinedale Lions Club 25th Annual Snowmobile Raffle. Only 500 tickets are being sold for a chance to win a 2015 Polaris 800 ProRMK 155" Ultimate Deep Snow Performance Sled. Tickets are $50 each. The drawing will be ... FULL STORY
(13 pictures) 176 hardy trotters take part in the 2014 Pinedale Turkey Trot (December 2, 2014)
by R. Craig Sheppard
Over 176 registered turkey trotters woke up to a beautiful Pinedale morning Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. The temperature was 18 degrees with no wind to aid the walkers, bikers and runners in seeing the great Wind River Mountains on their yearly 3-mile adve ... FULL STORY
Funeral Service for James Robert Gray Dec. 6th (December 2, 2014)
by Covill Funeral Home
A funeral service for James Robert Gray, 94, of Boulder, Wyoming will be held Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 AM at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. A viewing will be held the night before at 6:00 PM at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Satur ... FULL STORY
BLM seeks volunteers for 2015 Bald Eagle survey (December 2, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national midwinter bald eagle survey on Saturday, January 10, 2015. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – December 2, 2014 (December 2, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, December 2, 10:00AM report: Old Road Trail, Surveyor Park, Moose Ridge, Lower Surveyor and Kelly Park all groomed for classic and skating. Powerline and Kelly Tie-in are flat groomed. About 4 inches of new snow. Slight breeze and spitting snow. Most o ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Air Quality Advisory Board to meet in Pinedale Dec. 10 (December 2, 2014)
The Wyoming Air Quality Advisory Board will hold a meeting in Pinedale on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:00AM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Quality Division (AQD) is requesting the Board’s ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Pummelers Wrestling Club registrations Dec. 5th & 12th (December 1, 2014)
The Pinedale Pummelers Wrestling Club will hold two opportunities to register youth into the program. The first will be Friday, December 5th and the second will be Friday, December 12th. Both registrations will be at the Pinedale Aquatic Center from 4–6PM. You ... FULL STORY
Legislative update (December 1, 2014)
News from Representative Albert Sommers, HD#20
by Albert Sommers
11-28-14 ... FULL STORY
Big Game Winter Ranges close on Pinedale BLM-managed public lands (December 1, 2014)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is notifying the public that BLM-administered big game winter ranges in the Ryegrass, Bench Corral, Deer Hills, Calpet, Miller Mountain and Mesa areas will be closed to all motorized vehicle travel from ... FULL STORY
Memorial Funeral Service for Terry Lowen Dec. 2 (December 1, 2014)
by Covill Funeral Home
A memorial funeral service for Terry Lowen will be held Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM at the Heritage Room of the Sublette Center in Pinedale. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 AM in the Pinedale Cemetery. ... FULL STORY

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