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Three-mile fun Run, Walk or Trot on Thanksgiving morning Craig Sheppard Don't miss the annual Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 to be held Thanksgiving morning starting at the Craig & Ellen Sheppard's house (22 Sportsmans Loop). This is a three-mile fun run, walk or trot. It starts at 9 AM. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Everyone needs to register, however there is no charge to enter unless you want to get a long-sleeved Turkey Trot t-shirt. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. We had over 100 participants last year, so hope to add to the growing field again this year. Any questions call 307-367-4654 for more details. This is a good way to burn some calories before you eat all the turkey, dressing and pie that day! Related Links: Pinedale Turkey Trot Draws 105 Contestants By Craig Sheppard (Pinedale Online, 11/26/07) Pinedale Turkey Trot By Craig Sheppard (Pinedale Online, 11/26/06) Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 By Craig Sheppard (Pinedale Online, 11/28/05)
Behind the scenes with the Pinedale Community Theatre Janet Montgomery Since August, members of the Pinedale Community Theatre have been toiling with auditions, costumes, sets, posters and more for the culminating event of the three-night production of its first musical production of "The Sound of Music" starting Thursday. More than 100 locals are participating in the production by acting, playing instruments, singing, making costumes, applying makeup, styling hair, moving set pieces, creating programs, reading lines, and helping where they can. PCT brought in John Goss of Aspen, Colo., to direct the production with David Dyer, also of Aspen, Colo., serving as the conductor for this maiden musical of the PTC. The curtain is set to rise Thursday night at 7 p.m. for the opening show, with encore performances on Friday and Saturday at the Pinedale High School Auditorium. Click on this link for more photos from rehearsal: Backstage on The Sound of Music (16 photos) Related Links: www.pinedaletheatre.com Pinedale Community Theatre Readying for the Role By Janet Montgomery (Pinedale Online, November 10, 2008) 12 photos Cast is set for the upcoming production of The Sound of Music By Janet Montgomery (Pinedale Online, October 16, 2008) 14 photos Auditions for ‘The Sound of Music’ Aug. 8 & 9 By Jo Crandall (Pinedale Online, August 1, 2008) Pinedale Community Blood Drive Nov. 20 (posted 11/19/08)
School Facilities Commission approves construction Pinedale Online and Dari Quirk After considerable discussion, the Wyoming School Facilities Commission approved construction of a new 570-student elementary school for Pinedale during a meeting on Wednesday, November 18th in Pinedale. The Commission met for an all-day meeting held in the Pinedale Aquatic Center. The room was standing-room only for the Sublette County business agenda items. Below is a public notice released by the School District regarding the Commission’s decision. _________________________________________________________ Sublette County School District #1 Pinedale, Wyoming Public Notice: School Facilities Commission Meeting New Pinedale Elementary School Building Project From Supt. Doris Woodbury: It took all of us, but yesterday the School Facilities Commission approved the construction of a new 570 student elementary school and the remodel of the existing campus into a secondary campus. The room was packed with Pinedale people. This approval was a hard fought win for our school district. We are also on schedule with utilizing the "Design Build" method of construction. Thanks to all of you and the community for your support and contribution! Getting this passed took everyone of us working together! _________________________________________________________ Other comments about the meeting (Special thanks to Dari Quirk for these reporter’s notes): - There was discussion about the concern of over-building. Historically, some school districts in the State had the ability to build and did. This has created a "differential" between current square footage guidelines and what actual square footage is in some districts. It is expected this differential will be minimized or eliminated as facilities are replace with new ones. - Before being able to bring a motion to the table with regard to the new elementary school for SCSD#1, the SFC needed to have a SCSD#1 Facilities Plan approved by the Commission that meets statutory requirements. While there is not a current plan incorporating the new elementary school, there is a 2005 plan that does meet statutory requirements, and this plan can be grandfathered in by the Commission. The Commission approved the 2005 facilities plan. - With the approval of the 2005 facilities plan, the Commission approved the 570-student elementary school for SCSD#1 with the condition that a new SCSD#1 Facilities Plan be in place by the end of March 2009. There was discussion with regard to a target opening of the 2010/11 school year. The Commission ultimately approved the Sublette County request to proceed with the Design-Build approach. Related Links: Wyoming School Facilities Commission Sublette County School District #1
Booksigning Nov. 18 Author Cat Urbigkit held a book signing in Pinedale on Wednesday for her latest book, "Yellowstone Wolves - A Chronicle of the Animal, the People, and the Politics". The book attempts to set the record straight in defense of Wyoming's native wolf population which has been harmed by the introduction of Canadian wolves into the Yellowstone Ecosystem in the name of wolf recovery. "It's the Endangered Species Act, not the Endangered Species Replacement Act," Urbigkit said. She has been an advocate to protect Wyoming's native wolf population for over 20 years. The book is available for $29.95 at the Cowboy Shop in Pinedale, Office Outlets (Pinedale and Big Piney), and Just Imagine in Big Piney. Related Links: Wolf Watch By Cat Urbigkit Sublette County Systems of Care meeting Dec. 3 (posted 11/19/08)
The November monthly member mixer of the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce was held at Spa 551 in Pinedale on Wednesday, November 18th. The new spa destination in Pinedale offers guests a distinctive combination of therapeutic massage, energy and body works, reflexology, restorative facials, detoxifying body wraps, waxing services, skin softening scrubs, formaldehyde-free manicures and pedicures, and aromatherapy showers. The setting is a beautiful two-story log building on the south end of Pinedale, easily accessible from US 191. Spa 551 Wendy Boman, Sherrie Thomas, Lacey Haygood, Julie Morrell, Owners 551 S. Pine St. PO Box 1532 Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone: 307-367-7724 Email: 551spa@gmail.com Click on this link for more photos from the Membership Mixer: (5 photos) Related Links: www.sublettechamber.com Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
Pinedale Online! November is the month we start working on building our snowpack for the winter. The mountains have between six inches to a foot of snow right now, according to the area SnoTels. White Pine Ski Area typically opens around Thanksgiving for their snow sport season, weather permitting. The Upper Green River Valley is still bare, with no sign of snow in the near future weather report. This is giving everyone a short window to finish up any last-minute chores or winterizing in relatively nice weather before Wyoming reminds us that it is past time for winter to descend. Click here for more webcam photos from Monday, November 17th and links to snow depth data: Working on Winter Snow (6 photos)
50th Anniversary Carla Mlinar Lewis and Ann Atkinson are celebrating their 50th Anniversary on December 6, 2008. They met on a blind date set-up by Ann’s little sister, Angie, and Lew’s best friend, Joe Bertagnolli, who were dating at the time. After a week of courting, Lew proposed to Ann, and six months later they married in Ogden, UT on December 6, 1958 by Father Fogerty, the Maid of Honor: Angie Pardini and Best Man: Joe Bertagnolli. The honeymoon was spent in Rock Springs, WY. Lewis and Ann made Roy, Utah their home for 16 years before moving to Big Piney, WY in 1974, where they raised their 5 children. After 24 years, they moved to Rock Springs, WY in 1998 to retire. Ann is the daughter of Delfa and the late Anthony Pardini of Ogden, UT. She is a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School in Ogden, UT. She volunteers her time with the Girl Scouts. She enjoys arts & crafts; spoiling her kids and grandkids. Lewis is the son of the late Renee’ Atkinson and the late Lewis C. Atkinson. He is a 1955 graduate of Weber High School in Ogden, UT. He enjoys driving truck and is currently working for M&G Transfer in Rock Springs, WY. He enjoys spoiling his kids and grandkids; enjoys life; and takes special interest in bugging his wife! Their 5 children are: Ranae (Marvin) Sorensen of Big Piney, WY; Lewis II (Willene) of Rock Springs, WY; Tony (Sarah) Atkinson of Colorado Springs, CO; Gina (Ryan) Kinikin of Boise, ID; and Carla (Jim) Mlinar of Cheyenne, WY. Their 14 grandkids are: Robert and Tiffany Sorensen of Big Piney, WY; Karlene, Brittany, Lewis III, and Charles of Rock Springs, WY; Jacob, Nicholas, and Shayla Atkinson of Colorado Springs, CO; Alexis and Hallee Kinikin of Boise, ID; and Bailey, Madison, and the late Bryel Mlinar of Cheyenne, WY. Congratulations-Lewis and Ann Atkinson! Photo courtesy Carla Mlinar. Click here for additional photo: Lewis and Ann Atkinson 50th Anniversary (2 photos) |
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