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Halloween Costume Parade Usually on Halloween, the Sublette Center invites children to come in for trick-or-treating, but this year during COVID-19 that wasn’t safe to do. Friends of the PAC held a Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday afternoon. During a two-hour window, families were invited to go on a social-distanced parade walk around the Sublette Center and Aspen Grove apartments so seniors could see the kids in costume. Photo by Mindi Crabb.Events: December 2-4: Museum of the Mountain Man Wreath & Chocolate Auction Week - Things will be different this year due to COVID-19. Wreaths will be on display at the Museum of the Mountain Man for viewing Dec. 2-4, as well as pictures online. There will not be a dinner. Public will be able to view wreaths and chocolate items and submit bids in person and online Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Last bid for wreaths and chocolates will be at 5PM on Friday, December 4th. Wreaths and chocolates will be delivered, sent, or available for pick up at the Museum to winning bidders. Watch for more details. www.mmmuseum.com or call 307-367-4101. January 29 - February 6: 2021 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race - More info: www.wyomingstagestop.org February 12-14: Pinedale Winter Carnival - More info TBA Click here for more Events Pinedale Online is Pinedale, Wyoming on the web. We give our viewers, locals and out-of-area visitors, a slice of life snapshot window into our world view of what is happening in Pinedale. Visit us for current local news on what is happening, photos of local events, links to area businesses and services and more. We are long-time area residents and are happy to answer questions if you are planning a visit to our area. Much of our information is by community contribution. _______________ _______________ Sign up for Sublette County Emergency Alerts: AlertSense Emergency Notification Alerts (Sublette County Emergency Evacuations, Crime/Imminent Danger, Local Area Emergencies) Sublette County Emergency Management Facebook page AND UPDATES (Click here for archived news stories) Feature Businesses: Gray wolves taken off Endangered Species List in lower 48 (posted 10/30/2020)On Thursday, October 29th, it was announced that the gray wolf has been removed from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48 of the United States. The species is deemed to be recovered and management will now be revert to state and local tribal wildlife agencies."After more than 45 years as a listed species, the gray wolf has exceeded all conservation goals for recovery," said Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, announcing the delisting. "Today's announcement simply reflects the determination that this species is neither a threatened nor endangered species based on the specific factors Congress has laid out in the law." Gray wolves south of Canada were given federal protections under the Endangered Species Act in 1978. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, there are more than 6,000 gray wolves in the US. Today, state wildlife agencies manage wolf populations in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, and hunting of the species is permitted.Related Links:Wolf Watch By Cat UrbigkitWildlife Conservation bill signed into law (posted 10/30/2020)America’s Conservation Enhancement Act includes several key provisions for WyomingU.S. Senator John Barrasso media releaseWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the president’s signing of S. 3051, America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, into law. The new law includes several important provisions for Wyoming."President Trump has signed the most significant wildlife conservation and sportsmen’s law in decades," said Barrasso. "The ACE Act will help protect elk, mule deer, bison and so many more amazing species in Wyoming. The law establishes a task force to address the growing problem of chronic wasting disease. It will compensate ranchers for lost livestock from predator attacks and help combat dangerous invasive species. Conservationists, hunters, anglers, and farmers all agree that the ACE Act is a win for the people of Wyoming and America’s wildlife. It’s a great example of what can be accomplished when Republicans and Democrats work together to get something done."Among other actions, the ACE Act will:• Commission a study by the National Academy of Sciences regarding the pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of CWD in the United States;• Establish a CWD task force to develop an interstate action plan for state and federal cooperation relating to the disease;• Establish a program to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to compensate livestock producers for losses due to predation by federally protected species such as wolves or grizzly bears;• Authorize the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue depredation permits to livestock producers to allow for the taking of black vultures or common ravens under specified circumstances during calving or lambing season; • Establish a Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for technological innovation to reduce –human-predator conflict using non-lethal means;• Authorize funds to combat the threat of invasive species; and• Encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested parties for promoting fish conservation.Wyoming COVID-19 update – Oct. 30, 2020 (posted 10/30/2020)Wyoming Public Health Orders extended through Nov. 15With the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the state, Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) are stepping up their efforts to protect vulnerable populations, enhance contact tracing efforts and expand testing availability to all residents. Governor Gordon is also concerned that Wyoming’s economy will be affected by this rise in cases. While the state remains open, the impacts of the surge in cases affect all Wyomingites. Wyoming has averaged more than 200 new cases of COVID-19 per day over the past 14 days, and more than 100 Wyomingites with the virus are hospitalized around the state as of October 30."This surge in cases in our communities is directly impacting Wyoming’s healthcare system, our businesses and industries, and straining our healthcare workforce," Governor Gordon said. "This is the time to recognize that our actions impact others, their lives and livelihoods. All of us have a role to play in ensuring that our hospitals can continue to care for all patients, not just those suffering from COVID-19."To protect vulnerable citizens, Wyoming continues to provide enhanced testing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, including testing all residents and staff at facilities where COVID-19 outbreaks or clusters have been detected. At other facilities that are not experiencing outbreaks the state continues its surveillance testing program, where a percentage of residents are tested regularly. WDH is supplementing its contact tracing efforts by bringing on a Wyoming-based company, Waller Hall Research, to provide assistance. The Wyoming National Guard will step down its help with contact tracing support next week. Contact tracing is one of the state’s most effective strategies in isolating the virus and preventing its spread."I want to thank our citizen soldiers for being ready and willing to serve their communities when counties requested assistance with this vital service," the Governor said. The state is supporting health facilities, correctional facilities, counties, and other entities through testing available at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory and through the 175,000 tests Wyoming purchased with CARES Act funds. Additional rapid testing utilizing the limited number of BinaxNOW platforms provided by the federal government is also being integrated into the state’s strategy.A free, at-home saliva testing program remains available to residents, and WDH is launching a program to support businesses and employers across the state with free COVID-19 testing as well. By making regular and frequent surveillance testing available, Wyoming businesses will have an additional way to keep their staff and their customers as safe as possible, preventing future impacts to their operations due to illness. Wyoming’s school surveillance testing program is underway, with 27 districts currently participating. Wyoming is also in the process of exploring a program that would offer incentives to businesses that voluntarily make changes to operations that enhance the safety of employees, customers, and the general public. Wyoming’s public health orders have been extended an additional two weeks through November 15. The orders can be found on the state’s COVID-19 website. As of Friday, October 30, 2020 Wyoming has had:10,589 total lab confirmed cases3,552 active cases100 people hospitalized7,037 people recovered87 deathsSublette County has had:130 total lab confirmed cases17 active cases1 person hospitalized113 people recovered1 death**Victim was living in Utah, contracted the virus in Utah, and died in UtahChristmas tree permits available to purchase online (posted 10/29/2020)Bridger-Teton National ForestChristmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov through December 31. Details about where to cut and height restrictions may be found at Recreation.gov. "For many, venturing into the Forest to cut their Christmas tree for the holidays is a treasured tradition with friends and family and a wonderful way to enjoy our public lands in the winter," said Chad Hudson Acting Forest Supervisor. The Forest Service decided to allow permit sales on Recreation.gov as an added convenience for visitors, as well as provide an alternative to in-person transactions at offices that remain closed to walk-in business due to the COVID-19 pandemic.To purchase a Christmas Tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Bridger-Teton National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will need to set up or login to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. Each permit is $15 for any tree, plus a $2.50 processing fee. Users can purchase up to five trees per account. The permit must be printed and placed in the windshield of your vehicle as you remove your tree(s) from the Forest.Many Forest roads are subject to seasonal closures. Free Motor Vehicle Use maps may be available at each District Office, online at www.fs.usda.gov/btnf/ or by downloading the Avenza App.Additionally, all 4th graders throughout the United States receive a FREE Christmas tree permit, as part of the "Every Kid Outdoors Program." If utilizing the online system at recreation.gov, enter the voucher or pass number when prompted. Call your local Forest Service office for more information on the Every Kid Outdoors Program.Governor makes more COVID-19 Relief Funding available to businesses and nonprofits (posted 10/29/2020)Beginning Nov. 2Governor Mark Gordon has allocated remaining federal CARES Act funding to help Wyoming businesses and nonprofits with ongoing COVID-19 related losses and expenses.The Wyoming Business Council is finalizing two new funds for the COVID-19 Business Relief Program, the Agriculture Fund and the Endurance Fund. Both funds will open on Nov. 2 and close Nov. 18. "The effects of COVID-19 haven’t disappeared from our communities and businesses," Governor Gordon said. "There are impacts still being felt by business owners, nonprofit organizations, and agriculture producers. Right from the start we worked with the Legislature to pace our programs so that they would reach each sector as the needs became clear. The Business Council will distribute these federal funds where they’re needed to help continue our economic recovery."The Agriculture Fund has $90 million reserved to support Wyoming farmers and ranchers who have experienced business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards up to $250,000 are available for Wyoming agricultural producers who were established on or before March 13, 2020.The Endurance Fund will have at least $24 million set aside for businesses and nonprofits to cover COVID-19 related losses and expenses. Money available in this fund may increase as unused CARES Act dollars from other programs may be diverted into it. Awards up to $250,000 will be available for all affected Wyoming businesses. Eligible nonprofits in Wyoming include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), 501(c)(12) and 501(c)(19) with no more than 50 percent of time spent on lobbying."These two funds serve important purposes as we near the deadline of the current CARES Act funding," Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell said. "First, because of the seasonality of agriculture production, this $90 million relief fund allows farmers and ranchers to better capture 2020 losses and expenses related to the pandemic. Second, many Wyoming businesses and nonprofits are not out of the woods yet, and this opportunity for another round of funding will help with the losses businesses have continued to endure."Eligible entities can apply one time per fund and recipients of previous Business Relief Program awards (Interruption, Relief and Mitigation funds) may apply for the two new funds if they have eligible losses or expenses since their previous application dates.The Business Council will hold informational webinars for interested applicants on Oct. 28, 29 and 30, and Nov. 2. Details on the new funds and webinar registration links are available at wyobizrelief.org.ABOUT THE COVID-19 BUSINESS RELIEF PROGRAMSIn May 2020, the Wyoming Legislature created three programs to distribute $325 million in federal CARES Act funding to Wyoming businesses and nonprofits that have experienced hardship related to the COVID-19 crisis. The Wyoming Business Council is distributing these dollars through the COVID-19 Business Relief Program, which now consists of five funds: the Interruption, Relief and Mitigation Funds, which have all closed; and the new Agriculture and Endurance Funds, which open Nov. 2, 2020.For more information about the Business Relief Program, please contact Strategic Partnerships Director Ron Gullberg at 307-286-9519 or ron.gullberg@wyo.govFall pile burning planned (posted 10/23/2020)Teton Interagency FireTeton Interagency Fire personnel will be burning slash piles created from fuel reduction projects, timber sales and other administrative activities throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks. Firefighters will burn these piles under low fire behavior conditions resulting from wet weather and snow accumulation. Smoke may be visible from these piles during the day of the ignition and may linger in the area for a few days following. Fuel reduction piles are only ignited under certain conditions, including favorable smoke dispersal and weather conditions that limit the chance of fire spread. The areas will be monitored by patrols after burning is completed. Public and firefighter safety is always the number one priority in all burn operations. Smoke from vegetation piles may be visible while piles are lit and burn down over the course of a few days. Fire management staff tend to the piles to assure complete combustion and consumption of all fuels and to monitor burning conditions for potential fire spread out of the pile area. Some smoke may linger in the pile area and in drainages as temperatures drop during the evening. Signs will be posted along travel routes and roadsides to remind travelers to use headlights for safe travel within areas of concern.Many of the fuel reduction treatments reside in the Wildland Urban Interface or WUI where park or national forest lands are directly adjacent to communities and infrastructure. The goals for these areas are to increase firefighter and public safety by reducing potential fire intensity and lowering the risk of losing structures to a wildland fire. Grand Teton National Park-Along the Pacific Creek Road there are more than 100 piles to be burned after mechanical treatments were completed in 2019.-There are numerous other areas with isolated pockets of piles from hazard tree removal and routine road and trail maintenance throughout the park. Bridger-Teton National ForestKemmerer and Greys River Ranger Districts-Numerous large logging slash piles remain at Big Park and Kelley.-Approximately 50 acres of piles are ready to burn in Lost Creek. This is the final effort of the Star Valley Ranch Project. Big Piney and Pinedale Ranger Districts-Approximately 150 acres of piles have cured along the Skyline Fuel Reduction Project. This area will take multiple days of ignitions to complete.-Other small groupings of piles can be found across the districts from administrative activities. Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts-Approximately 200 acres of piles have cured along the Phillips Ridge powerline corridor. This is a continuation of the larger Teton to Snake Fuel Reduction Project. -There are 118 acres of piles in the vicinity of Turpin Meadows Recreation Residence from this year’s efforts to increase defensible space on Forest Service land.-Additional piles will be ignited across the districts including piles around Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts. Due to the specific conditions that need to be in place for pile burning it is hard to predict exactly when work will begin. Smoke and air quality conditions play an integral role in the decision making process for Teton Interagency Fire Managers. More information on these projects is available at www.tetonfires.com.Eide Bailly Forecasted Financial Statements available for the Critical Access Hospital (posted 10/23/2020)The Sublette County Rural Health Care District has put up a link to the report by Eide Bailly Forecasted Financial Statements for the Critical Access Hospital in Sublette County. Eide Bailly LLP is a regional certified public accounting (CPA) and business advisory firm. Click on this link to read the full document: Forecasted Financial Statements – Five years ending June 30, 2025, for Sublette County Rural Healthcare District. The Sublette County Rural Health Care District is seeking government loans to finance the construction of a new critical access hospital (CAH) in Pinedale, Wyoming. In addition, the Sublette County Commissioners have committed to contributing up to $20 million to build a new senior assisted living facility in conjunction with the CAH. The assisted living center is forecast to cost around $18 million.In the general election on November 3rd, Sublette County residents will be voting on whether or not to approve the proposal for the creation of a new special hospital district in the county and giving the go-ahead or nay voice on getting the loans for construction of the new critical access hospital and combined assisted living facility.Highlights from the report: - The Forecast was prepared in connection with the anticipated issuance of a $23,557,000 United States department of Agriculture (USDA) Direct Loan and a $5,889,000 USDA Guaranteed Loan. The Direct Loan is forecasted to carry an interest rate of 2.25% over a 35-year term and the Guaranteed Loan is forecasted to carry an interest rate of 5.50% over a 30-year term. - The Rural Health Care District receives its funding from local and state sources and must comply with the requirements of these funding entities. If voters pass the proposal for a new special Hospital District on November 3rd, the District will transition from a Health Care District to a Hospital District, and will increase their taxation from operations from 2 mills to 3 mills for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The Sublette Center, currently a non-profit corporation, will become a blended component of the new Hospital District.- Construction of the new CAH would begin in April 2021 and be completed in October 2022 (approximately 18 months). - The District forecasts they will have obtained Critical Access Hospital designation by July 1, 2023, making them eligible to be reimbursed for inpatient, outpatient, and clinic services on a cost basis by the Medicare program.- The District is forecasting hiring 13.5 variable full-time equivalent employees as well as 3 support staff full-time employees. The long-term care center is forecasting hiring an additional 12.5 full-time employees in 2023.- The new CAH will add 8 inpatient hospital beds. This will allow some patients to stay in the county for overnight medical services rather than being transported to bigger hospitals in the regional area.- The District expects to capture a portion of market share that is currently going to competitor hospitals in the region. With the new CAH, the Pinedale Clinic volume is projected to increase 1% annually as hospital services expand. No volume changes are expected for the Marbleton Clinic.- As the District transitions to hospital-based services, bad debt is expected to decrease as a percentage of gross revenues as many of the new services offered are scheduled and will be covered by insurance carriers. It is expected there won’t be a significant portion of patient responsibility and bad debt over the forecast period.- The Sublette County Commissioners have contributed $444,000 annually ($37,000 monthly) to the Sublette Center in support of long-term care needs. This subsidy is expected to end once the new long-term care facility is opened in October, 2022.- Average salary per full-time employee in 2020 was approximately $28.63 per hour (approximately $59,000/year). With the new hospital, wages are expected to increase approximately 2.0% for variable and non-variable employees and 2% for providers.- The District expects employee benefit costs will increase by approximately 2.1% annually in 2021 and 2022 as Sublette Center employees transition over to the District’s benefit package.- The report indicates that operating expenses are forecast to exceed operating revenues at more than $5 million/year for 2021 through 2023 before the CAH goes into operation. The District is expected to pay debt loss from their existing cash reserves before the hospital opens.- The number projections in the report indicate that once the new CAH and nursing home facility come online and the District is able to offer additional services and capture more revenue to pay for their expenses, they will be able to make the payments on the debt to build and operate the new hospital.Free COVID-19 testing for businessesFree COVID-19 saliva testing offered to all Sublette County businesses (posted 10/21/2020)Sublette County Public HealthSublette County Public Health is excited to offer free COVID-19 Saliva Testing to ALL Sublette County businesses. We started this testing several months ago for essential workers and are happy to be able to open testing opportunities to all Sublette County Businesses at this time.This testing is FREE and is completely voluntary. This is a saliva test that is completed by swabbing your own mouth under supervision from a medical professional. Public Health is conducting testing:Pinedale Office on Mondays 1pm-4:30pm Marbleton Senior Center on Tuesdays 2pm-4pm. Results will be emailed/texted to participant. Interested businesses, complete this online survey at https://forms.gle/dM5qKY7Vc1YvxMdf9. For more information/registration instructions, please contact Joanie Christie at 307-367-2157.Saliva testing is one tool we can use to identify people with extremely mild symptoms or those who do not have any symptoms (asymptomatic). It is an important step to keep our community and economy open to locals and visitors. By identifying positive cases early, Public Health can quickly conduct contact tracing and determine all close contacts. In doing so, we can continue to stop the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring these people are isolated or quarantined.This testing is for random monitoring of workers only—this testing is not for individuals that are sick. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please call the Sublette County Rural Health Care District to schedule testing or talk to a health care provider.Why is there an ammunition shortage in the US? (posted 10/22/2020)Firearm sales have soared over recent years in the United States, but ammunition has become increasingly difficult to find. Ammunition manufacturers report a spike in sales and orders for bullets. Despite some people saying, ‘if they can’t take away your guns, then they’ll take away your ammunition,’ research seems to indicate the shortage is a supply and demand issue combined with workforce shortages due to COVID-19 supply chain issues. Others suggest the unrest and riots in urban areas, along with calls to "defund the police," have caused many people to be more concerned about personal safety, so they are stockpiling ammunition. Data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), that performs background checks for new firearm purchasers, indicates that by the end of September 28.8 million background checks were initiated through NICS during the first eight months of 2020, which exceeds the total background checks initiated through the system during any previous year. Gun sales have significantly increased during the first half of 2020, according to retailer surveys done by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Manufacturers indicate they are dealing with ramping up to meet increased demand while implementing measures to keep employees safe in manufacturing plants due to COVID-19 safety precautions. The shortage is expected by some to last into 2021 before retailers can become fully stocked once again. Click on the links below for more related stories. Related Links:Why Is There an Ammunition Shortage in the U.S.? By Emily Czachor, newsweek.com, October 5, 2020Ammo Shortage May Last Until 2021 By Guy J. Sagi, shootingillustrated.com, August 20, 2020The Great Ammo Shortage of 2020 accurateshooter.com, October 3, 2020Ammunition shortage spurred by coronavirus pandemic worsened by fears in social climate, gun pros say By Mariah Medina, KENS5.com, September 25, 2020Record September visitation at Grand Teton National Park (posted 10/15/2020)17% increase compared to September 2019National Park ServiceGrand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 603,789 recreation visits in September 2020, a 17% increase compared to September 2019. Park statistics show that September 2020 saw the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of September. More data on National Park Service visitor-use statistics is available at irma.nps.gov/STATS/. The list below shows the September trend for recreation visits over the last several years:2020: 603,7892019: 517,2652018: 558,7882017: 482,6612016: 492,451 In general, hiking use in the park increased approximately 54%, camping in concession-operated campgrounds increased 24% and backcountry camping increased 79% in September 2020 compared to September 2019. Visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to plan ahead and recreate responsibly. The park highly encourages visitors to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local and state authorities, by maintaining social distancing guidelines and wearing a face covering when in buildings and high-visitation areas outside. Visitor services at Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway are limited this time of year, as most facilities close each winter. Closing dates for seasonally operated facilities can be found at www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/hours.htm. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center will remain open through October 31. Signal Mountain Campground is currently the only seasonally operated campground still open in the park. The last night available to camp there will be Saturday, October 17. Please visit www.nps.gov/grte and the park's Facebook and Twitter accounts for more information. Download the official NPS Grand Teton app for detailed park maps, audio tours, in-depth facility information and more.Governor utilizes CARES funds to provide free COVID-19 testing for Wyoming residents (posted 10/14/2020)Governor Mark Gordon has made free, at-home COVID-19 testing available to the state’s residents.The saliva test is administered by Vault Health and allows residents to get results at home without needing to visit a healthcare provider. Wyoming has purchased 75,000 tests and could obtain additional tests if needed. The program will supplement currently available testing options that include private healthcare providers, hospitals and some pharmacies.The Governor is utilizing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds for the testing program. The White House has said that expanded testing will greatly improve Wyoming’s ability to track the epidemic, particularly when activities move back indoors."This at-home, non-invasive testing option is another tool to help Wyoming slow the spread of this virus," Governor Gordon said. "It’s one more way we can help protect our vulnerable populations, keep businesses open, and make sure our hospital beds are available to those who need them." To take advantage of the free testing, visit https://www.vaulthealth.com/covid and order a collection kit. The $150 testing fee is waived for all kits shipped to a Wyoming address and all shipping is prepaid. The saliva is collected during a supervised, online telehealth visit with a Vault test supervisor, which requires an internet connection. Results are reported within 48 hours of when your sample arrives at the lab. More information about Vault testing is available at a dedicated Wyoming Department of Health web page. Wyoming businesses and community organizations are also encouraged to take advantage of the program via a registration process for participants. That program is expected to launch shortly. A surge that began 4 weeks ago has seen active lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 1,517 as of October 14. Over the past 14 days, Wyoming has averaged approximately 119 new cases per day, and the percent of COVID-19 tests with a positive result is 5 percent.Wyoming has now recorded 6,914 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 1,263 probable cases and 57 deaths. More than 198,000 tests have been completed by the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory and commercial reference laboratories.As COVID-19 cases rise statewide, the Governor and the Wyoming Department of Health continue to strongly recommend the use of masks in public settings where it is not possible or reasonable to stay physically apart. The WDH also continues to stress the importance of staying home when ill.Wyoming’s Public Health Orders have been extended without changes through the end of the month. The new orders are attached and can be found on Wyoming's COVID-19 website.Fire restrictions end - Fire Danger remains High (posted 10/14/2020)Forest users reminded to be careful Bridger-Teton National ForestBridger-Teton National Forest Managers have made the decision to rescind the Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order effective at noon on October 13, 2020. Despite the precipitation received over the weekend fire danger remains HIGH across much of the Forest. Forest users are reminded that while fires are now legal, it is still illegal to leave a fire unattended or abandoned. "Even though we are experiencing cooler temperatures and received some moisture over the area, visitors still need to be careful with their fires," said Josh Erickson, Deputy Fire Management Officer of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Across the Teton Interagency Dispatch area there have been 250 unattended or abandoned fires found in 2020, sixty-two in areas where the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibited them completely. Additionally, thirty human caused wildfires required a response from area firefighters and aviation resources, most of those were escaped campfires or warming fires totaling 110 acres to date. As we wait for a "season ending" weather event to bring the 2020 wildfire season to a close, please remember these basic fire prevention messages. -Never leave a fire unattended-Select your campfire location carefully, free from overhanging trees, and clear of grass and brush-Fires should be avoided on windy days.-When in dispersed camping areas only use pre-existing campfire rings, do not create new rings.-Never park on tall dry grass.-Keep your fire small, this will reduce the risk of spots and make it easier to put out. -Drown, stir, and feel until your fire is cold to the touch before leaving-Exploding targets are illegal on public lands. "Thank you to the public and our visitors for using extra precaution during the fire restriction period and please remember that a lower fire danger does not mean no fire danger!" –Andy Norman, Forest Fuels Specialist. For current fire information check tetonfires.com. To report a wildfire, unattended or abandoned campfire, please call Teton Interagency Dispatch at 307-739-3630.Energy survey released (posted 10/9/2020)Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityThe Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the third quarter Energy Survey today (Friday, October 9, 2020). According to Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the survey revealed that Tenth District energy activity stabilized somewhat, but job cuts continued. "District drilling and business activity rose slightly in Q3 from historic lows earlier this year, but revenues, employment, and capital expenditures continued to decline," said Wilkerson. "Over a quarter of firms surveyed expected global oil demand to return to Pre-COVID levels by Q2 2021, but the majority of contacts don’t expect oil demand to rebound fully until 2022 or 2023." The Kansas City Fed's quarterly Tenth District Energy Survey provides information on current and expected activity among energy firms in the Tenth District. The survey monitors oil and gas-related firms located and/or headquartered in the Tenth District, with results based on total firm activity. Survey results reveal changes in several indicators of energy activity, including drilling, capital spending, and employment. Firms also indicate projections for oil and gas prices. All results are diffusion indexes – the percentage of firms indicating increases minus the percentage of firms indicating decreases. Results from past surveys and release dates for future surveys can be found at https://www.kansascityfed.org/research/indicatorsdata/energy. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City serves the Tenth Federal Reserve District, encompassing the western third of Missouri; all of Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming; and the northern half of New Mexico. As part of the nation’s central bank, the Bank participates in setting national monetary policy, supervising and regulating numerous commercial banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services to depository institutions. More information is available online at www.kansascityfed.org.2020 University of Wyoming Football Schedule (posted 10/3/2020)Below is the schedule for the eight football games to be played this year for the Mountain West Conference, as well as the final Championship Game. The times and television stations are still to be determined. Stay tuned for further announcements. Updated info can be found on the University of Wyoming website: www.uwyo.eduDate Opponent (Special Events) Saturday, Oct. 24 at Nevada*Saturday, Oct. 31 HAWAI’I* Saturday, Nov. 7 at Colorado State* Saturday, Nov. 14 AIR FORCE* Saturday, Nov. 21 UTAH STATE* Saturday,Nov. 28 at UNLV* Saturday,Dec. 5 at New Mexico* Saturday,Dec. 12 BOISE STATE* Saturday, Dec. 19 Mountain West Championship Game+ • Game dates are tentative and subject to change. Some games may be moved to other days of the week. • Game times and television coverage will be announced at future dates by the Mountain West Conference • BOLD AND CAPS Indicate Home games * Indicates Mountain West Conference games +The Mountain West Football Championship Game will be played at the home stadium of a Mountain West Conference school based on the current MW policy in place to determine the host team. www.pinedaleonline.com www.pinedalewyoming.comwww.pinedale.com Pinedale Online! 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