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Pinedale Online News - July 2006

(1 pictures) Tyler Street Construction (July 25, 2006)
Getting to the courthouse in Pinedale is a challenge as road construction continues on both north and south Tyler Avenue. Once the valley pans are completed, the road will be paved. North Sublette Avenue is also torn up due to road construction. The Town appre ... FULL STORY
Candidate Forums August 10 & 15 (July 24, 2006)
Sublette County Commissioners and Rural Health Care Board Races
by Sublette Group for Community Initiative
The Sublette Group for Community Initiative is hosting County Candidate Forums featuring County Commissioner and Rural Health Care Board candidates. These events are free and everyone interested in the future of their community is urged to attend. ... FULL STORY
ExxonMobil makes over $10 billion (July 27, 2006)
Near-record profits for energy company
In an online article on CNNMoney.com today, July 27, it was reported that ExxonMobil posted a near-record profit in the second quarter. The company reported a profit of $10.36 billion, $1.72/share, significantly beating estimates that expected their profit to ... FULL STORY
Expect Wyoming roads to get worse, says WYDOT (July 26, 2006)
by WY Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District Engineers advise travelers on Wyoming highways to expect deteriorating road conditions over the next few years. Flat funding levels have caused WYDOT to defer projects statewide, as the agency shifts their ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Feds deny Wyoming petition to delist wolves (July 26, 2006)
Delaying until past the year deadline to announce their decision, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finally told Wyoming they were denying the state’s petition to remove the gray wolf population in the Northern Rocky Mountains from the federal list of t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Rock Springs area sees wild fires (July 26, 2006)
BLM spokesman Terry Del Bene states that "continued dry conditions have resulted in an increase in lightning caused fires in southwest Wyoming. In a 24 hour period BLM fires crews responded to 16 fires". ... FULL STORY
No fire restrictions yet on BTNF (July 24, 2006)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fire management officials at the Bridger-Teton National Forest said that there are no indicators for moving the Forest into fire restrictions at this time. "he Bridger-Teton received quite a bit of snow at the higher elevations and the Forest just hasn’t dried ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale goes Back to School Sept. 5 (July 27, 2006)
School resumes for Pinedale students on Tuesday, September 5th. School supply lists and general information are posted in this week’s Pinedale Roundup newspaper. See the link at the end of this article for a printable PDF of the back to school information and ... FULL STORY
Big Piney High Class of 1996 Reunion Aug 4-5 (July 28, 2006)
10 Year Reunion
The Big Piney High School Class of 1996 will be celebrating their 10-year reunion Friday & Saturday, August 4-5. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming Cutt-Slam (July 24, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Anglers wanting to join the ranks of the 300 plus men and women who have completed their Wyoming Cutt-Slam should find the fishing excellent in the next several months. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming prepared to sue to compel wolf action (July 24, 2006)
Gov. Dave Freudenthal is warning the federal government that the state will sue to compel action "now overdue" on two wolf management petitions filed by Wyoming last year. ... FULL STORY
Accidents on US Hwy 191 claim two lives (July 24, 2006)
Texas woman and Rock Springs man killed in separate crashes
Two people were killed in separate accidents on US Highway 191 between Pinedale and Rock Springs over the past few days. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Where can I…? (July 24, 2006)
Water skiing, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, wagon train rides
Rent a 4-wheeler?: ... FULL STORY
G&F reminds residents to be Bear Aware (July 17, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Wildlife managers with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department are reminding residents to be vigilant at keeping all attractants unavailable to bears. This reminder is due to reports of bears being sighted around homes in Teton County. ... FULL STORY
Fire danger on BTNF raised to HIGH (July 18, 2006)
No campfire restrictions in effect
The Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park raised their fire danger rating from Moderate to HIGH on Tuesday, prompted by continued hot, dry conditions. ... FULL STORY
Fishing Hatch Report – July 17 (July 17, 2006)
by John Ross, Two Rivers Emporium
The Fishing Hatch Report is courtesy professional fishing guide, John Ross, of Two Rivers Emporium in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Record High set in Big Piney (July 28, 2006)
Other towns across Wyoming also broke records
The National Weather Service out of Riverton reported several towns in Wyoming broke their records for high temperatures on Friday, including Big Piney. ... FULL STORY
Jim Creek Fire Update: 1,948 acres (July 28, 2006)
Fire Camp closed down; 98 people working fire
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fire Information: The Jim Creek fire began on June 26 from lightning, 24 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming, in the Bridger Wilderness. The fire is burning in an area where such natural fires are permissible, both in and out of the wilderness. The fire is bein ... FULL STORY
Jim Creek Fire Update: 1,897 acres (July 26, 2006)
Being allowed to burn for resource benefit
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Jim Creek Fire Community Meeting on Thursday, July 27, at 3:00 PM at The Place. Forest Service and fire officials will give the latest information about the Jim Creek fire. ... FULL STORY
Group files appeal on BTNF Lakeside Lodge FONSI (July 24, 2006)
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
The organization PEER, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, filed a formal appeal today, July 24, against the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Finding of No Significant Impact decision allowing expansion of Lakeside Lodge Resort on Fremont Lake. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Jim Creek Fire: 1,750 acres (July 24, 2006)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fire Update for Monday, July 24, 2006: ... FULL STORY
Jim Creek Fire Update: 1188 acres (July 21, 2006)
Long-term plan announced
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
Upper Green River Valley Community Meeting at The Place Sunday, July 23 Residents of the Upper Green River Valley are invited to a community meeting at "The Place" restaurant at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. Forest Service officials will explain the new plan for ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Road Construction Update: July 19 (July 19, 2006)
Asphalt paving of streets affected by the Sublette Avenue Project sewer and water project will begin on Monday, July 24. Paving is expected to take one week to complete. ... FULL STORY
(44 pictures) Pig Wrestling & Greased Pig Contest (July 31, 2006)
Sublette County Fair event
Day 2 of the Sublette County Fair was highlighted by the Chubby Cheeks Pig Wrestling competition, followed by the Greased Pig Contest. ... FULL STORY
(36 pictures) Real Rodeo – Team Branding (July 30, 2006)
Opening Day event - 2006 Sublette County Fair
by Pinedale Online
The roots of rodeo go back to the 1800s. In those days, local cowboys got together to show their everyday cowboying skills to their peers. That is a far cry from the professional rodeos of today, where events have been streamlined for the benefit of spectato ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Road Construction Update: July 19 (July 19, 2006)
Sublette Avenue Project
Asphalt paving of streets affected by the Sublette Avenue Project sewer and water project will begin on Monday, July 24. Paving is expected to take one week to complete. ... FULL STORY
GRV Land Trust Field Trips (July 17, 2006)
Fun outdoor excursions
The Green River Valley Land Trust has a series of fun outdoor field trips planned over the next couple of months. If you want to go on any of these trips, call and reserve early. There is limited space and these trips fill up quickly. All trips are FREE (but t ... FULL STORY
Brucellosis Plan to be presented in Pinedale (July 17, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Pinedale) The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a public meeting to present the Brucellosis Management Action Plan (BMAP) for the Upper Green River elk herd unit on July 26th, at 6:30 PM, at the Sublette County Public Library in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Sage Grouse Group to meet in Pinedale July 25 (July 25, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
The Upper Green River Basin Local Sage Grouse Working Group will hold their next meeting Tuesday, July 25th, 2006, at the Pinedale Fire Hall starting at 9:00 AM. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Road Construction (July 23, 2006)
Paving begins Monday, July 24
Monday, July 24, road crews will begin paving of streets in Pinedale affected by the Sublette Avenue Project sewer and water project. Paving is expected to take one week to complete. Streets to be paved are: South Sublette, Mill Street, Bridger Street, Washing ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) South Pass (July 23, 2006)
This 20-mile wide corridor at the southern end of the Wind River Mountain Range has been used as a travel route around the southern end of the Wind River Mountains for countless years. It is the route across the Continental Divide for the Oregon Trail. ... FULL STORY
Record high temps continue in Wyoming (July 19, 2006)
As Wyoming swelters through the fourth consecutive day of summer heat, records were set in Lander, Riverton, Worland and Rock Springs on Tuesday. ... FULL STORY
Run-off fizzles, fly fishing great! (July 16, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The snow pack information of early April had Wyoming Game & Fish fish biologists optimistic of runoff persisting into July and increased water levels in Wyoming's depleted reservoirs. But the usually reliable April and May moisture failed to grace Wyoming and ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Fire Update (July 17, 2006)
The hot, dry weather over the last couple of days has kicked up the fire activity. We have one fire presently burning on the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest north of New Fork Lakes. The Jim Creek Fire is about 600 acres and is bei ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Jim Creek Fire Update: 700 acres (July 19, 2006)
Fire ‘right place at the right time’
"The Jim Creek fire is in the right place at the right time and doing good things for the land," said Jim Creek Fire Public Information Officer Jack de Golia. "We're carefully reviewing the potential the fire has to affect private property and things we value. ... FULL STORY
EnCana donates towards EMS needs (July 18, 2006)
Funds will purchase media resources for EMTs at new ambulance facility
by EnCana USA
The Pinedale Emergency Medical Services Council (Pinedale EMS) recently received a $10,000 donation from EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. to improve and advance classroom media resources for its new ambulance facility. ... FULL STORY
Tularemia found in Cottontail Rabbit near Newcastle (July 18, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish Department
Tularemia, a bacterial disease of wildlife occasionally inflicting humans, has been diagnosed in a cottontail rabbit near Newcastle by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory July 17. (Newcastle is located in northeast Wyoming near the South Dakota border, app ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Jonah Pipeline Project given go-ahead (July 16, 2006)
Finding of No Significant Impact
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) /Decision Record (DR) for the Jonah Bridger to Opal (JBTO) Natural Gas Pipeline Project. ... FULL STORY
UW offers web resource for deaths of 3 students in Laramie (July 19, 2006)
On Sunday, July 16th three Laramie students were killed in what is now believed to have been a double homicide and suicide. Another student suffered stab wounds, but survived. ... FULL STORY
Heat Wave (July 16, 2006)
The second day of a heat wave brought a few readings over 100 degrees in Wyoming. Pinedale and Big Piney saw temperatures in the 90s. ... FULL STORY
Testing sage grouse for West Nile Virus (July 16, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
All Wyomingites, especially landowners, are being asked to assist in the management of the state's trademark sage grouse populations by immediately reporting dead sage grouse so they can be tested for West Nile Virus. Past research has shown sage grouse have l ... FULL STORY
Public input for Mountain Lion Plan (July 16, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the Draft Mountain Lion Management Plan and is seeking public participation in the review process. ... FULL STORY
Commissioners seek comments for fed land management (July 14, 2006)
How should public lands within the county be managed?
The Sublette County Commissioners are seeking public comment on the position of Sublette County should take on the management and use of public lands. The plan, when approved, will clearly communicate to public land management agencies the county’s position on ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) David Klaren Art Show rescheduled to July 21 (July 10, 2006)
Local artist, David Klaren, will be having his work displayed at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale from July 21 to August 5, 2006. There will be a reception on Friday, July 21st from 5-7 pm. Artist Lori Cox will also have some work in the exhibit. ... FULL STORY
'As You Like It' July 23 (July 10, 2006)
Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company returns to Pinedale
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company, now in its seventh year, returns to Pinedale in William Shakespeare's effervescent comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, proving "All the World's a Stage" and each and everyone has many parts to play. ... FULL STORY
Chamber Member Mixer July 20 (July 17, 2006)
Grand Opening for Bank of Sublette County
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its monthly Chamber Mixer in combination with the Grand Opening for the Bank of Sublette County on Thursday, July 20th, at 807 W Pine Street in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Tara’s Pictures: Photo Gallery (July 17, 2006)
Tara Bolgiano, Blushing Crow Photography
Local photographer, Tara Bolgiano, has graciously let us use a number of her photos here on Pinedale Online. Tara has her own photography business, called Blushing Crow Photography. She does western and rodeo photography, weddings, senior portraits, corporate ... FULL STORY
Jim Creek Fire (July 16, 2006)
Monday, July 17 Update: An Incident Management Team has assumed control of the Jim Creek Fire, which has grown to 600 acres and is being allowed to burn for resource benefits. Incident Commander for the team is George Weldon. The Jim Creek Fire Information Off ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nancy Freudenthal in town (July 19, 2006)
Wyoming First Lady Nancy Freudenthal chats with local Doc Tom Johnston at a BBQ held at the JeCoSa Ranch near Daniel on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering was hosted by the 'Citizens Protecting the Wyoming Range', a group of concerned citizens attempting to st ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Do NOT drink that water! Giardia reminder (July 14, 2006)
Dave Bell reminds backcountry users to purify their drinking and cooking water
Anyone who is a backcountry recreationist knows the warning, "Don’t drink the water straight from lakes and streams, no matter how pristine it looks. Always purify your drinking and cooking water." Still, when you’re hiking in the wilderness, haven’t seen a hu ... FULL STORY
IBLA puts Wyoming gas lease on hold (July 14, 2006)
Temporary injunction on a Hoback River area gas lease
In a small victory for those who prefer to not see more oil and gas leases or drilling on the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) in Wyoming, the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA is the highest court that governs decisions by land management agencies) iss ... FULL STORY
Ultra gets approval for 10 acre well spacing (July 12, 2006)
From 174 wells to 1,043
Ultra Petroleum announced Tuesday, July 11, that they were successful in obtaining approval from the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) for additional 10-acre down-spacing on the Pinedale Anticline. ... FULL STORY
Logging to begin at Scab Creek Campground (July 10, 2006)
Campground may be closed for most of summer
Logging operations will begin soon at the Scab Creek BLM Campground to remove trees killed due to beetle infestations. Scab Creek Campground is located 15 miles northeast of Boulder providing access to the middle portion of the Wind River Mountain Range and Br ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous is done. What’s next? (July 10, 2006)
Upcoming events
Now that Chuckwagon Days and Green River Rendezous are done, what’s there to do for events for the rest of the summer? Plenty! Below are some of the big events coming up so you can mark your calendar ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) David Klaren Art (July 17, 2006)
Local artist, David Klaren, will be having his work displayed at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale from July 21 to August 5, 2006. There will be a reception on Friday, July 21st from 5-7 pm. Artist Lori Cox will also have some work in the exhibit. Here a ... FULL STORY
(9 pictures) Tara’s Pictures: Photo Gallery (July 17, 2006)
Tara Bolgiano, Blushing Crow Photography
Local photographer, Tara Bolgiano, has graciously let us use a number of her photos here on Pinedale Online. Tara has her own photography business, called Blushing Crow Photography. She does western and rodeo photography, weddings, senior portraits, corporate ... FULL STORY
Pacific Power becomes Rocky Mountain Power (July 12, 2006)
Western utility, PacifiCorp, will change its Pacific Power and Utah Power operating names in Wyoming, Utah and Idaho and officially use Rocky Mountain Power in all three states beginning July 17. ... FULL STORY
JIO reviews first round of project applications (July 10, 2006)
Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Jonah Interagency Mitigation and Reclamation Office (JIO) will begin the first round of approving project applications to mitigate impacts to habitat from the Jonah Infill Drilling Project. A decision on funding for project applications received before the ... FULL STORY
Fire Restrictions on G&F Lands (July 10, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
With a hot dry spring and early summer inflicting extreme fire danger across much of Wyoming, open fires, barbecue grills and fireworks have been banned beginning July 8 from Wyoming Game and Fish Commission wildlife habitat management areas and public access ... FULL STORY
Geese banded near Farson (July 10, 2006)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
(Farson) Volunteers and biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department literally went on a wild goose chase in order to band 500 Canada geese on Big Sandy and Eden reservoirs June 19-21. ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone Park begins trout restoration project (July 10, 2006)
by Yellowstone National Park
A project to restore native westslope cutthroat trout in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park will begin next week. ... FULL STORY
Freudenthal wants Job Corps Center in Wyoming (July 10, 2006)
Proposes one near Riverton
by Governor Freudenthal's office
Gov. Dave Freudenthal is adding his voice to the growing chorus of support for locating a Job Corps training center in Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Free phone line to report public land abuse (July 10, 2006)
New BLM hotline to report damage to public lands
by Bureau of Land Management
The new Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) toll free phone line makes it easy for the public to report any person damaging public lands in Wyoming. Call in and receive a $250 reward for reported information that leads to the conviction of a suspect conducting r ... FULL STORY
The Sweet Smell of Composting (July 10, 2006)
Dig It!
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
WHY COMPOST? In maintaining a garden, yard, kitchen, restaurant, farm, or ranch, there's always going to be an accumulation of organic waste, such as leaves, grass clippings, twigs, manure, and kitchen scraps. Composting doesn't take a lot of space and is a r ... FULL STORY
Fire Weather Watch in effect for Sublette County (July 12, 2006)
Thursday, July 13 Update: The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled by the NWS. ... FULL STORY
WY Native Plant Society meets in Pinedale July 14-16 (July 13, 2006)
by Bettina Sparrowe
The Wyoming Native Plant Society will hold its annual meeting in Pinedale July 14 - 16. The public is invited to attend the guided tours and talks. For more information call 307-859-8606 or 307-367-3058. Below is the schedule of tours and walks for Friday, Sat ... FULL STORY
(41 pictures) Green River Rendezvous 2006 (July 9, 2006)
The Green River Rendezvous is held each year on the second weekend in July in Pinedale. It is our biggest event of the year, a celebration reliving the era of the fur traders and trappers who made their living in our Green River Valley in the early 1800s. ... FULL STORY
The Daniel Potts Papers (July 5, 2006)
Dr. Fred Gowans talk, Thursday, July 6, 7 pm, Museum of the Mountain Man
The Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale is pleased to have Dr. Fred Gowans, noted authority on the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade, return for the Green River Rendezvous to give fur trade history presentations. Dr. Gowans will give a program on Thursday, July 6th ... FULL STORY
Jim Creek Fire burning north of Pinedale (July 5, 2006)
Lightning-caused fire being allowed to burn for resource benefit
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
(Pinedale) The Jim Fire was detected on Sunday, July 2, 2006 in the Bridger-Wilderness, approximately 24-miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming in the Jim Creek Lake area. This fire is lightning-caused and was approximately 1.0 acre in size when detected. ... FULL STORY
No fireworks allowed in Sublette County (July 3, 2006)
Fire danger moderate; Pinedale & Big Piney will have great Town displays!
Sublette County has had an official resolution to ban fireworks since 1988, but every year people wonder if they can shoot off their own fireworks for the 4th of July. With all the new folks in town, we thought it was worth the reminder about what the rules ar ... FULL STORY
Fire danger raised to Moderate; no restrictions in effect (July 2, 2006)
No fireworks on Forest or in Parks
As hot, dry weather continues, fire managers on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and with Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have raised the fire danger level to Moderate. No fire restrictions are in effect, however everyone is cautioned to be careful ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone Park conducts vehicle safety inspections (July 2, 2006)
Last week, Yellowstone National Park officials conducted a campaign for full-level safety inspections of random commercial vehicles in the park. The inspections were unannounced and focused on commercial buses and trucks. A full level inspection evaluates bot ... FULL STORY
Last minute lodging for Rendezvous (July 2, 2006)
Cabins still available at area guest ranches
If you didn’t heed the advice we’ve been giving for months about making your lodging reservations in advance for Rendezvous this week, you will find yourself scrambling to find a place to stay in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(38 pictures) Chuckwagon Days 2006 (July 5, 2006)
Big Piney, July 1, 3-4, 2006
Big Piney Chuckwagon Days are always held over the 4th of July weekend. The celebration lasts several days and includes an early morning walk/run, parade, free BBQ cookout, a Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo for youngsters up to age 13, two days with WRA-IMPRA rodeo, a str ... FULL STORY
(35 pictures) Little Buckaroo Rodeo (July 1, 2006)
Big Piney Chuckwagon Days
The Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo was held on Saturday, July 1st, kicking off the annual Fourth of July Chuckwagon Days celebration in Big Piney and Marbleton. ... FULL STORY

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