Join your friends and neighbors for a celebratory dinner!
Noon, at St. Huberts.
Turkey and Ham provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Join us afterwards for fun and fellowship, Bingo games, and fun prizes!
The Monument Ridge Prescribed Burn began October 27. Continuing...
The Bondurant Art and Agricultural Market is coming back to Bondurant!
Join your friends and neighbors on the first Saturday of each month:
September 9th, Branding Iron. New vendors, hot coffee and delicious food.
October 7th, Branding Iron. Fall Festival: get your pumpkins (yes, right here in Bondurant!), walk through the maze and enjoy fall treats like apple cider and donuts!
November 4th, Elk Horn. Ready for holiday shopping? Get your orders in and get some shopping done. Located at the Elk Horn - out of the weather! 9:00 a.m. until noon.
December 2nd. More opportunities for locally-sourced gifts and food! This event will be indoors at the Robertson Shop.
For more information, including vendor info, please contact Lisa Robertson (contact info in the BCC directory).
UPDATE from Yvonne:
"We Did It Again! Our Heritage Days Community Yard Sale was a big success.
"Many thanks and much appreciation to the wonderful volunteers who spent 4 days collecting, sorting, organizing, carrying, pricing and selling all the items donated by generous residents. Special thanks to the excellent bakers who made such delicious goodies for the Bake Sale. And our Library had a fine selection of books for sale.
"We are privileged to live in this special community with such dedicated and giving neighbors. So,again, THANK YOU to all the volunteers and donors who helped make our sale such a successful venture!!!"
Heritage Days is coming! Bondurant's annual valley-wide rummage sale is a fun event every year. In addition to the rummage sale, Heritage Days features a bake sale of yummy homemade goodies, fresh coffee, lunch on the lawn, and drawing for fabulous art and crafts at the raffle. All proceeds benefit the BCC's good works.
Set Up and Sort: Drop off your gently used items at the Church: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Stay to help your friends sort, price and display - and enjoy lunch with your neighbors.
NOTE: please NO electronics, NO large exercise equipment, NO appliances, NO heavy furniture. We cannot stress this enough.
Rummage Sale on Saturday 9:00 - 3:00. Lunch and dollar bags at noon! Raffle drawing at 1:00!
Craft Tables are available! Crafters, share your talents with your friends and neighbors! $20 buys a prime location for your wares (provide your own table, setup and shade). Contact Claudia R. or Carol G. to reserve your place.
Gather whatever treasures you are eager for someone else to enjoy, and itemize your shopping list for new lucky finds - and join us on Saturday, August 12.
All are welcome!
Bondurant BBQ 2023Always on the last Sunday in June, this year's the Bondurant BBQ (the 81st !!) is happening on June 25!
As always, the event's success will be dependant upon lots of help! Irene B. is organizing the servers and workers this year. If you've helped in the past, Irene will reach out to you. If you would like to be part of the winning team, and help out for the first time, please call Irene on her land line (check the BCC directory, or ask a friend for her #).
You can also check the dessert sign up sheet at the Post Office bulletin board.
See you there, neighbors!
A hearty THANK YOU to Bat Burroughs and Gloria Thomas for organizing this huge event! And thanks to Yvonne Bailey for providing photos in July's Bondurant Newsletter.
While Lower Valley elections can be a sleepy affair, this race has caught attention as the United States — and Wyoming — navigates the transition from decades of fossil fuel-driven growth to a future where renewable energy becomes a greater part of the American electric grid.
The race also comes as Lower Valley gears up to renegotiate its contract with the Bonneville Power Administration. That’s the federal agency that supplies Lower Valley with over 80% of its energy; primarily nuclear power and hydropower provided by the dams along the Snake and Columbia rivers.
Co-op members can vote in each race, regardless of where they live (Bondurant is part of LVE's Director District 3), but candidates must live in the district they represent.
In addition to current members running for re-election, two new candidates have joined the race:
Max Moran, a civil engineer, is running on the strength of his experience as a professional engineer who designs building energy systemsm to keep energy fcumpsuption - and bills - as low as possible. His professional priorities have been conservation and resiliency. Moran states "We need to make sure that the utility is helping howmeowners reach for [gov't] incentives. Money's on the table, we don't want to leave it there." Co-ops need to submit proposals for this funding, and Moran advocates taking advantage of the opportunity.
New candidate Victoria “Tori” Lee is an occupational therapist with the Teton County School District, running because she is impressed by the co-op model and wants to contribute to her community. As an "outsider to the energy world", Lee is committed to learning as much as she can; she understands residents' financial pressures and is committed to keepingn costs low. "We don't need to increase the financial burden for our members," she stated.
Become acquainted with returning candidates, and new candidates, in your LVE ballot mailing.
If members haven't mailed their ballots yet but want to make sure their votes are tallied, they can drop ballots by Lower Valley's offices in Jackson or Afton - nmo later than June 29. Votes will be tallied at LVE's annual meeting starting at 6 p.m., June 29. Lower Valley's Jackson office can be reached for questions at 733-2446.
Bondurant Library Open for SummerThe Bondurant Library is your port in a storm! They have lots of books, audiobooks, and DVDs to check out and a Book Club to inspire you.
The Library kicks off the Kid's Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 10. Bring your kids to the Library to pick up packets to fill out as they read throughout the summer, with the opportunity to win prices at the end-of-summer party.
The Book Club offering for June is "Homecoming", by Kate Morton. Discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. at the Library. Contact Yvonee for more info!
Happy summer, readers!
St. Hubert the Hunter will hold an Easter Service on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 12:30.
Reverend Randy Belton will officiate at the Aucharistic Service. Fellowship and refreshments to follow.
Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating the joy of Easter!
Reverend Randy Belton will be in Bondurant on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to mark the beginning of Lent.
Rev. Belton will be with us for the imposition of ashes to mark the beginningn of Lent.
All are welcome.
Heritage Days is coming! Bondurant's annual valley-wide rummage sale is a fun event every year. In addition to the rummage sale, Heritage Days features a bake sale of yummy homemade goodies, fresh coffee, lunch on the lawn, and drawing for fabulous art and crafts at the raffle. All proceeds benefit the BCC's good works.
Set Up and Sort: Drop off your gently used items at the Church: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Stay to help your friends sort, price and display - and enjoy lunch with your neighbors.
NOTE: please NO electronics, NO large exercise equipment, NO appliances, NO heavy furniture. We cannot stress this enough.
Rummage Sale on Saturday 9:00 - 2:00. Lunch and dollar bags at noon! Raffle drawing at 1:00 - see below for fabulous prizes!
Craft Tables are available! Crafters, share your talents with your friends and neighbors! $20 buys a prime location for your wares (provide your own table, setup and shade). Contact Carol Gabbard or Alice Jacobson to reserve your place.
Gather whatever treasures you are eager for someone else to enjoy, and itemize your shopping list for new lucky finds - and join us on Saturday, August 13.
All are welcome!
Raffle - drawing at 1:00pm: Try your hand at a fistful of raffle tickets. All proceeds go to support the BCC's good works. This year's valuable prizes include:
* "Thinking Western, 2020" (right), pieced, quilted and signed by Claudia, this display-worthy quilt is fabulous and colorful!
* "Heritage" quilt (left), donated by Judy Dyson of Etna, "In gratitude for the Bondurant celebration of the heritage of the early settlers and their descentants that built this great nation." Handmade quilt, queen size.
* "The Church of St. Hubert The Hunter, Bondurant WY" (right), framed color print of a painting by Eileen Dockham.
A lovely hand-crafted Birdhouse will also be raffled, along with a beautiful Beaded Bracelet with a feather motif in blue and tan.
Don't miss your chance!
The Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting begins in the morning; however the Board will hear a proposal for a zoning change over approximately 56 acres of the Jackson Fork Ranch, from A-1 (Agricultural) to RS-1 (Recreational Service District) in order to enable development of a year-round resort, first thing in the afternoon. Tuesday December 7, at 1:00 pm in the Lovett Room at the Sublette County Library at 155 S. Tyler Avenue in Pinedale.
Encourage the Board to provide for virtual public input, and send your comments on the proposal to our elected Commissioners:
See the article, below, for a description of the project.
The Sublette County Planning & Zoning Board will hear a proposal for a zoning change over approximately 56 acres of the Jackson Fork Ranch, from A-1 (Agricultural) to RS-1 (Recreational Service District) in order to enable development of a year-round resort, at their regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday November 18, at 6:00 pm in the Lovett Room at the Sublette County at 155 S. Tyler Avenue in Pinedale.
Officials will review how the proposal meets the community's goals and values, as set forth in the Sublette County Comprehensive Plan. The current proposal is an update to a similar proposal rejected last year by the Planning & Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners.
The applicant's current Change of Zoning District Boundary Application proposes to rezone approximately 56 acres to RS-1, which permits
The application proposes a resort with approximately 15-20 rooms and guest cabins and up to 33 employees. Phase 1 proposes construction of the resort lodge, two guest cabins and support buildings; Phase 2 proposes an additional six cabins and related support buildings in the southern portion of the rezone area. All construction is slated along the slopes northeast of the Hoback River Road on the Jackson Fork Ranch.
The Change of Zoning District Boundary Application includes responses to the Sublette County Comprehensive Plan's criteria for Rezoning (pgs 3-5) and Project Description (Exhibit B, pgs 8-9). It also includes three labeled Site Plans and renderings for phase 1 Lodge Site Diagram and phase 2 Cabins Site Diagram. Contact the Planning Director to receive the complete application and exhibits/attachments.
The Planning Department's neighbor notification states that "The Planning Department would like to solicit written comments from neighbors in the vicinity of this request. All comments will be accepted through the Monday before said meetings. The Planning Office recommends that comments focus on all applicable County Regulations pertaining to an application for Change of Zoning District Boundary and State Statutes." Send letters to the Planning & Zoning in care of Dennis Fornstrom, County Planner (email dennis.fornstrom@subletttewyo.com AND Planning & Zoning members.
For more information, contact the Hoback Basin Coalition at hobackbasincoalition@gmail.com
The Bondurant Community Club is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for all our friends and neighbors. There is much to be thankful for this year, please feel free to share in the good will.
Turkey and ham will be provided by the BCC - please bring a side dish to share if you can.
Bingo is making its return to the day's festivities, along with a voluntary white elephant prize for the big bingo winners. If you wish to bring a prize, feel free - don't go overboard, it's all for fun.
For more information, check the Bondurant Community Club (click on EVENTS) or call Janice S with any questions.
The community is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Rylee McCollum. Community members have placed flags and ribbons around Bondurant and Hoback Ranches to honor him.
Ryan is coming home, Friday, September 10. Processing from Airport Road, to Hwy 89/191 (Cache Street) to the Town Square; west on Broadway to Scott Lane.
If anyone would like to make a donation to Rylee's family, please contact Yvonne for the mailing address.
There will be a celebration of life for Mr. Barney Holmes, at the Bar J Chuckwagon, Sunday 2:00 pm.
There will also be a tribute to Barney at the Jackson Hole Rodeo, Saturday night, September 11.
"There has been so much kindness and compassion shown throughout this unbearable time.
Thank you is not nearly enough and we just hope everyone knows how tryly appreciated they are.
Thank you foall of the love and hope to see you Sunday to celebrate thelife of teh greatest man!
- Tayler Holmes
Hear ye, hear ye… the fairy tale continues! The Pinedale Renaissance Faire returns to the grounds of the Pinedale Library on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 from NOON until 4 pm.
Enjoy:
Fun for all ages! FREE admission! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Don't miss this fantastic event... the only of its kind in western Wyoming!
Check out two new opportunities to keep up with the happenings in Bondurant:
Of course you knew that "the Bondurant Community Club (BCC) organizes social and fund-raising events, publishes a seasonal newsletter, assists residents in need, and helps to maintain the historic Church and Library buildings."
Now the Bondurant Community Club has its own website, where you can focus on current information, events, contact links, and archives of back-issues of the BCC Newsletter.
Did you also know that "In 1898 Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Ellen Bondurant settled in the Fall River Basin. The Bondurants homesteaded 160 acres. Mrs. Bondurant volunteered to be post mistress and submitted the application to the federal government. The post office was known as Bondurant, and thus the town was named."
Well, you can learn about the history of our high mountain valley and other less-current fun and facts by exploring POPS' Bondurant History webpages, where you'll find stories, interviews, images, and an understanding of this place we call home.
Enjoy!
Heritage Days is coming! Bondurant's annual valley-wide rummage sale is a fun event every year. In addition to the rummage sale, Heritage Days features a bake sale of yummy homemade goodies, fresh coffee, lunch on the grill, and drawing for fabulous art works at the raffle.
All proceeds benefit the BCC's good works.
Set Up and Sort: Drop off your gently used items at the Church: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Stay to help your friends sort, price and display - and enjoy lunch - before you go.
NOTE: please NO electronics, large exercise equipment, or appliances. We beg you.
Rummage Sale on Saturday 9:00 - 2:00. Lunch and dollar bags at noon. Raffle drawing at 1:00.
Raffle - drawing at 1:00pm: Try your hand at a fistful of raffle tickets. All proceeds go to support the BCC's good works. This year's valuable prizes:
* "Wildlife Family" (right), lovingly rendered by Eileen Dockham; print donated by her family in her memory
* Claudia's Quilt: "Horse Country" (right), pieced, quilted and signed by Claudia, this display-worthy quilt is fabulous and colorful!
* Marsha's Afghan: "Dreams" (below, left), hand woven, soft and light as mist.
Craft Tables are available! Crafters, share your talents with your friends and neighbors! $20 buys a prime location for your wares (provide your own table, setup and shade). Contact Carol Gabbard or Alice Jacobson to reserve your place.
Gather whatever treasures you are eager for someone else to enjoy, and itemize your shopping list for new lucky finds - and join us on Saturday, August 14.
All are welcome!
Thanks to our community volunteers, we got about half of the highway cleanup finished. (That was BEFORE the big Semi Truck Tire Blowout of 2021, in front of Pat and Rick's place...)
If you would like to help, please check the Post Office bulletin board to see which areas still need cleaning.
Bags available at the Post Office. Thank you!
The 79th annual Bondurant BBQ was an extraordinary success!
Thanks entirely to our energetic volunteers, this year's BBQ was the best in recent memory (granted, that is a fluctuating standard). Nevertheless, the community served a delicious meal to 600 people, including 77 kids aged 12 and under!
Well done, team!
A hearty THANK YOU to Bat Burroughs and Gloria Thomas for organizing this huge event! And thanks to Yvonne Bailey for providing photos in July's Bondurant Newsletter.
Horseback Poker RideWanna have fun close to home, while having a great day and contributing to a worthy cause? Join Sam and Alix at Sleeping Indian Outfitters for the first poker ride of the summer. Download this information-filled flier for more information
Proceeds benefit Kickin' Cancer in Sublette County.
For more information, call Sleeping Indian Outfitters.
Atlantic City OpenWanna get away, while having a great day and contributing to a worthy cause? Pack up your coolers and clubs and head over to exotic Atlantic City, Wyoming, for the 25th Annual "One Hole Golf Tournament"! There will be a silent auction and games, as well as epic golf. Click here to download the full-size flyer with more info.
Proceeds will help the community purchase batteries for their life-saving AEDs.
For more information, text or call Tommy.
Bondurant Library NewsThe Bondurant Library is your port in a storm! They have lots of books, audiobooks, and DVDs to check out and a Book Club to inspire you.
Book Club offering for July is "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats", by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Discussion at the Library on July 14, 10:00 a.m. Contact Yvonee for more info!
Social distancing will be observed, but Yvonne will make it as painless as possible.
Finally - for true social distancing: If you need internet, contact Yvonne for a password, and then you can use the Library internet from inside the building or from the comfort of your own car in the parking lot. Internet service is available whether the Library is open or closed.
Happy summer, readers!
Friends and neighbors, please join us for the first BCC meeting of the year this Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm at St. Hubert's Church.
No potluck to follow until further notice. We will be socially distancing with the Church (chairs will be marked 6' apart) but please consider wearing a ask out of respect for others. Depending on attendance, if there is a risk of the Chyrch being too full we will move outside to conduct the meeting.
Stay safe, stay well! See you Wednesday!
Dan Smithermann writes: "I wanted to share a couple of updates regarding our St Hubert's community.
First, our COVID support effort remains in place and we have resources to assist anyone who needs a little help. The grocery arrangement with the Elk Horn is still active and will be for the foreseeable future. The Church just added funds so please take advantage of this service. Also, if you or someone you know who needs a bit of extra assistance, please reach out and let us know.
Secondly, I have received reopening guidance from the Bishop and the Diocese. The guidelines are quite expansive and as soon as I can synthesize them, I will be discussing with the Vestry and working on a plan forward. We will share that plan once we have it finalized.
Please reach out with comments and questions."
- Dan Smitherman
Unfortunately we will not be hosting the Bondurant BBQ this year given the current social-distancing situation.
We realize this is a huge celebration for the community and fundraiser for the BCC, but we want to put the safety of our friends and residents first.
Please reach out to your BCC officers with questions, comments, and gratitude for their care and consideration.
We are excited to say that our small community 4H club is growing by leaps and bounds. We have 14 members this year. They are raising pigs, steers, sheep, rabbits and showing their horsemanship skills. While their spring has been different than normal, learning responsibility and providing good animal stewardship still goes on daily for them.
Please keep these kids in mind come auction time in late July. Please buy local and support our kids who will one day be the leaders of their generations - the leaders our country needs. 4H kids are twice as likely to actively contribute to their communities and five times as likely to graduate college. Supporting them is a tax deductible investment in our communities with the bonus of a full freezer.
Most 4H kids also have private treaty animals they will sell outside the auctions that can be a little more affordable for some. When you see our young 4-H members, please ask them about their projects and let them know how proud our community is of them.
Please watch for upcoming fundraisers to help support our North Star Feeders?
Contact Stacy S. for more information.
Friends, our own devotees of local history are working toward their stated goals of preserving Bondurant's historyt for all to understand, enjoy and share:
1. POPS has turned in its application to the U.S. Forest Service for a museum to be located between the Church and Fire Department. We are now waiting to hear from USFS. Stay tuned for details.
2. Thanks to Samantha S. for taking the POPS computer and cleaning up the files we have accumulated over past several years. Interviews are available, contact Samantha or any POPS member for web location.
3. POPS Meetings will commence on Wednesdays this summer - dates and time will be posted. Social distancing will be observed.
Thank you, volunteers!
Heritage Days 2019 was, no the surprise of exactly nobody - a HUGE success! All attendees emjoyed themselves, and the name of the game was Big Spenders! The event broke its own previous record, raising a grand total of $4,135. All proceeds go to support the Bondurant Community Club's good deeds.
The Raffle contributed to the event's success, and many individuals bought the chance to win a beautiful work of art. The lucky draws went to:
BCC friend Millie Browne, who won Claudia's handmade quilt Ancient Dancers.
BCC member Tom Crook won Marsha's handmade afghan Fog and Mist.
BCC member Sandy Teller arrived back in town just in time to win Dockham's Elk Family.
HD Chairperson June reminds everyone who came to Heritage Days to help, to shop, and to share good times, that "You Are All Winners!"
Thanks to June, and to her many many helpers including Stacy S., Carol G. and Alice J., and all our good neighbors in Bondurant.
Fire season is here early this year - and 81 abandonded campfires have been found on the forest already this season!
Western Wyoming is under elevated fire conditions with breezy winds, higher temps and low humidity. Please be extra careful with fire!
Check in with Teton Interagency Fire for updates.
Heritage Days is coming! Bondurant's annual valley-wide rummage sale is a fun event every year. In addition to the rummage sale, Heritage Days features
homemade goodies at a bake sale, fresh coffee, lunch, and drawing for fabulous art works at the raffle.
All proceeds benefit the BCC's good works.
Set Up and Sort: Drop off your gently used items at the Church: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Stay to help your friends sort, price and display - and enjoy lunch - before you go.
NOTE: This year, PLEASE no electronics, large exercise equipment, or applicances!
Rummage Sale on Saturday 9:00 - 2:00. Lunch and dollar bags at noon. Raffle drawing at 1:00.
Raffle - drawing at 1:00pm: Try your hand at a fistful of raffle tickets. All proceeds go to support the BCC's good works.
* "Elk Family" (right), lovingly rendered by Eileen Dockham; print donated by her family in her memory
* Claudia's Quilt: "Ancient Dancers" (below, left), pieced and quilted, fabulous and colorful!
* Marsha's Afghan: "Fog and Mist" (below, right), hand woven, soft and light as mist.
Gather whatever treasures you are eager for someone else to enjoy, and your shopping list for new lucky finds - and join us on Saturday, August 10.
All are welcome!
Meet Miss "V", the Gypsy Cowbelle's Amelia Earhart in Bondurant. Amelia Earhart lived life on her own terms: she was a well-known and prolific author,
respected pilot, and fearless adventurer, at a time when women were working hard to be recognized at all.
While most of us know that Earhart's final flight (1937) ended in tragedy, her earlier adventures were no less thrilling for being survivable: she was the first female passenger to fly across the Atlantic; in 1932, she made a non-stop solo transatlantic flight in a Lockheed Vega 5B, which earned her the United States Distinguished Flying Cross. She became an advistor to the aeronautical engineering department at Pursdue, and was an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and lived her life without hypocrisy.
Likewise, many of us know Miss "V", the Gypsy Cowbelle, as a popular musician and lyricist. Her latest musical offering,
Tribal Pilgrim copyright 2018, is
"Delightfully entertaining and playfully provoking in turn... Itinerant wanderings of the Pilgrim lead to bypast charlatans and rodeo heroes; sea
faring tales and Dust Bowl travails; and follow Trails across the land and sky..." See Gyspy Cowbelle for more.
Consider Miss "V"s musical explorations into the lives of folk heros and unsung legends, and it is easy to see why she was drawn to Amelia Earhart.
Join Miss "V" as she brings this true American heroine to life: Angel of Flight - Amelia Earhart, at the Church on Wednesday evening, August 14, at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome!
As if the fire and its immediate aftermath weren't enough... when beneficial plants are destroyed, the exposed soil and lack of competition can allow massive outbreaks of undesireable plants, aka "weeds."
Fortunately, there's lots of help available: Sublette County Weed & Pest is offering to treat post-fire noxious weeds for free.
SCWP has committed a significant portion of its budget toward noxious weed control in the Roosevelt burn area on private lands.
Simply fill out the required Landowner permissions statement, and call SCWP for scheduling at 307-367-4728.
Highway litter poses a real danger to drivers and the environment. Litter removal is also extremely expensive for DOTs. It costs an estimated $11.5 billion each year to keep America’s roads clean (Keep America Beautiful, 2010).
With civic or business crews providing 100% of the litter removal in a safe and efficient manner, the Sponsor A Highway programs are a win-win option. Since our founding in 1986, we have specialized in growing and expanding highway sponsorship programs. We have literally removed millions of bags of highway litter.
The BCC sponsors the entire length of Highway 189 through the Hoback Basin. As a designated Wild and Scenic Highway, 189 deserves our attention!
Please sign-up to "adopt" your favorite section of highway this summer! Sign up sheets, trash bags, and safety vests are at the Post Office.
NOTE: If you have small children, contact Jenna D' for babysitting services during your cleanup day!
Unlike inexorable floods, hurricanes or earthquakes - we can understand the role of fire in our wildland systems and lower the wildfire risks and losses to our homes, neighborhoods and natural resources.
Library Talks presents Chuck Butterfield, Ph.D., NFPA-certified "Home Ignition Zone" analyst. Chuck will describe a process you can use to evaluate the dangers your own home will face in the event of a wildfire, as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association.
Using examples from his own experience, Chuck will describe cinder showers; ignition sources and reducing ignition; the impacts of weather, topography, and availability of fuels. And - most importantly - the steps homeowners can take to identify and mitigate risks.
HANDS ON: If time permits, participants will tour a nearby residence and practice identifying potential risks and mitigation opportunities.
All are welcome! Join your friends and neighbors at the Bondurant Fire Hall, Saturday June 8. Handouts, checklists and cookies will be provided.
Our Sublette County youth are fine athletes and also conscientious citizens! This year, the Pinedale Wranglers and Big Piney Punchers are combining their fundraising efforts and donating all the monies raised in their 2019 season to the Roosevelt Relief Fund at Lions of Wyoming Foundation.
Wranger advisor Rose Robertson announced that the teams are planning a variety of fundraising activities, "including a dodgeball tournament, dance, cornhole tournament, men's volleyball competition, and penny wars. We are also working with local restaurants to donate a portion of the proceeds on a given day to drum up support."
Check out the event schedule at Sublette County School District #1.
The Bondurant community can demonstrate its gratitude and support by attending the High School Basketball Game on Thursday, February 21, all of us showing up in our new SUBLETTE STRONG tee shirts! Tees are $15 each, and all profits go to the Lions fund.
Order tees on-line using Google Forms' Sublette Strong Shirts page. When the shirts arrive at the District, a pick-up schedule will be established at the Bondurant Elementary School or other central location, and tee-shirt-lovin' Wranger boosters will be notified via email.
For more information, please email Rose Robertson, or leave her a phone message at the Pinedale High School, (307) 367-2139.
GO WRANGLERS!
Our gratitude for the safety of the firefighters and our neighbors comes first to mind. Also many thanks to Stephanie H for keeping everyone informed via email. For more details to what's provided here, please email Stephanie H.
How do we as individuals and as a community move forward?
First, let us all commit to being Fire-Wise, at home and in the field. More info to follow as spring approaches.
Next, hang up on telephone scammers who are already attempting to solicit "donations". Instead, consider these options:
Go Fund Me is an on-line for-profit "crowdfunding" platform that allows individuals or groups to raise money for specific events, crises or campaigns.
This GoFundMe page is the only official assistance opportunity established by the Bondurant Community Club in conjunction with the Pinedale Lions Club. All donations and recipients of donations will be tax exempt. Funds will be allocated and managed by the Bondurant Community Club with an established criteria, for example "Funds will be disbursed according to need with primary residences treated as priority #1."
To donate, go to Roosevelt Fire Disaster Recovery and click DONATE NOW.
Lions of Wyoming Foundation is also accepting donations on-line. If you prefer to donate on-line but avoid fees, go to "Lions of Wyoming Foundation". Funds will be distributed by the Pinedale Lions Club.
Mail a check directly, made out to "Lions of Wyoming Foundation" with a memo clearly stating "Roosevelt Fire" and mailed to Lions of Wyoming Foundation, 224 Talon Ct., Cheyenne, WY 82009.
Or mail your check directly to the Bondurant Community Club, PO Box 71, Bondurant, WY 82922.
Donate goods directly. The BCC is working with the Red Cross, Lions Club and VOAD to coordinate collection and distribution of needful things. All of the everyday necessary things that we use without thought in a day, must be collected all over again from scratch: tarps, chain saws, pots and pans, toasters, garden hoses...
Please review today's Roosevelt Recovery Needs list, bearing in mind that the list will change and evolve as folks begin the long haul. Look for updated lists at the Bondurant Library, Branding Iron and Post Office.
Donations will be received at set hours (Monday-Saturday, 9-12 and 3-6) at Unit #7, 215 Country Club, Pinedale.
Donations of linens, food and clothing can be brought to the Food Basket in Pinedale, or Green Pastures in Big Piney.
We are all in this together! Contact these fine folks to discuss your need to receive assistance, or to offer assistance:
Red Cross (307) 763-2230;
VOAD (970) 286-4845;
Bondurant Community Club (307) 774-3651.
Please - Stay Safe!
As of Friday,October 5, the fire is officially 100% contained. There are 45 personnel still on the fire, working to assure containment and assessment, and removing fire lines and improving drainage.
The toll:
3 injuries
55 homes lost
61,511 acres burned
The cause:
Human carelessness, arrogance, and thoughtless disregard.
The heroes:
Bondurant Volunteer Fire fighters - on the ground since the first day; U.S. Forest Service personnel, Incident Commander Paul Hutta, your friends and neighbors.
Check InciWeb for up-to-date information, including Burn Area classification map, or download it here (PDF 868 KB).
Join your friends and neighbors at an informational meeting - Tuesday, September 25, 6:00 pm at the Bondurant Elementary School.
STAY SAFE!
As of this evening, the fire has reached approximately 48,000 acres, with 25% containment. The map (right) is from InciWeb, updated Monday evening. Further information provided by InciWeb:
Back Burning Along Highway 189/191: "Roosevelt Fire personnel are working on a back burn along highway 189/191 from 1300 to 2000 today as a strategic goal to hold the Roosevelt Fire to the south of the highway. Travelers along the highway will be directed through the area between North Fisherman Creek and milepost 128 with a pilot vehicle. There is potential for a full highway closure. The burnout operation will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, and on Wednesday from 0800 to 2000."
Also today, our Sublette County Sheriff posted:
Union Wireless is down near the Roosevelt fire. "For questions or additional contact please also use the Google Voice number established 307-352-9551."
Day four of the Roosevelt Fire, now 29,162 acres in size. 230 of our neighbors have had to evacuate their homes. The good news is: most folks have found shelter with friends and family. Sublette County residents are the best!
If you have room to harbor fire refuges, contact the Sublette County Sheriff's Department. If you need a place to stay, proceed to the LDS Church in Pinedale where the Red Cross has set up shelter and is providing services to evacuees.
For the most useful updates, see Buckrail.com, Pinedale On Line, and InciWeb, which posted current "Planned Actions":
Join your friends and neighbors at an informational meeting - Thursday, September 20, 6:30 pm at the Bondurant Elementary School.
STAY SAFE!
Heritage Days was a wonder this year! Everyone had a good time, especially this year's winners:
BCC member Marlene "Merle" Stratton won Claudia's wonderful quilt.
Peggy Hetman, a friend of Stacy's visiting for the weekend, won Eileen's wildlife print.
Congratulations to these two, and to all the winners who found great treasures this year! Thanks to you the BCC earned $3,735.20 which will go to good works throughout the community.
Update your 2-year certifications right near home. On September 12, Chase Judd will provide a full day of instruction at St. Hubert's Church in Bondurant.
Designed to help non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of crisis, BOCES' course allows you to gain an understanding of first aid best practices for a wide range of conditions. In additional, the class covers information on administering CPR and using AEDs, allowing you to become certified in all three (First Aid, CPR, AED for adults, children and pediatrics) in one convenience class.
9 am - 4 pm. Cost is $50. Register at Sublette County BOCES, http://www.subletteboces.com/classes/ or 307-367-6873.
Cooking can be a whole new adventure when the holiday season is right around the corner, yet the nearest market is up to 50 miles away. Fortunately, we have creative and talented neighbors are willing to share their skills!
Join Christina and Courtney for some delightful cooking and entertaining tips! The group will prepare and enjoy a luncheon, served on a series of beautiful table settings.
The fun begins at 11:30 am at the Last Dollar Ranch. Cost sharing is $10/ person. Contact Courtney, Christina, or Margy for more information.
Do you like to watch the weather? Like to keep track of how much rain or snow fell on your yard? Like to impress your friends with your encyclopedic knowledge of local weather trends?
The National Weather Service will provide all the equipment and training you need. It just takes a few minutes each day to observe and record/report the High Temp, Low Temp, and any Rain- or Snow-fall that might have occurred in the past 24 hours.
The program began in 1848. It presently has over 10,000 volunteer observers across the nation (over 135 in Wyoming including Pinedale, Daniel Fish Hatchery, Jackson and Bedford). They provide the backbone data for tracking climate trends, verifying forecasts and warnings, verifying weather events and generating water supply forecasts locally, regionally, and around the world.
If you are interested in being a part of something great, email Ralph Estell, Data Acquisition Program Manager at the National Weather Service in Riverton, or call him at 1-800-211-1448.
Heritage Days is a favorite BCC event, held every year on the second Saturday in August at the Church and Library grounds in mid-town Bondurant. The event features a community-wide rummage sale, BCC Benefit Raffle, bake sale and cookout, and Book Sale.
2018 Heritage Days is scheduled for August 11 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Drop off your treasures at the Church the preceding Wednesday through Friday, from 9:30 to 1:00 p.m., ONLY.
And while you're there, stay awhile to help set up the tables and racks in anticipation of the big event!
Bake sale! Coffee! Lunch! Treasures galore! EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Every Tuesday afternoon our intrepid Librarian will travel to the Pinedale Library. Contact Yvonne before 2:00 pm to coordinate your pick-up/ drop off.
Our Sublette County libraries are digitally connected with libraries throughout Wyoming. Materials housed in academia; Federal depositories; institutional, medical, technical, school and County libraries are all available to Wyoming residents. Browse the Wyoming State Library (WYLD) website; request your materials be sent to the Pinedale Library; inform Yvonne, and viola! Lifelong learning couldn't be easier.
"I am more than happy to help our Bondurant Library patrons access the materials they want," says Yvonne. "Just let me know in advance of my weekly trip to the Pinedale library."
Contact Yvonne
with your requests.
* No grocery shopping, dry cleaning, livestock supply or liquor store runs, please!
On August 3 1941, folks traveled to Bondurant from all around the State to dedicate the community's new log church. The governor gave a rousing speech, the bishop dedicated the building to its purpose, and good memories were forged. The feasting and celebration became an annual event.
The tradition continues! This year's BBQ is coming up on Sunday, June 24.Celebrate summer with your friends, family and neighbors at this year's BBQ.
$10 for adults and $5 for kids (12 & under) gets you a beef sandwich, potato and slaw salad, beans, a beverage and dessert. And MUSIC! And good company! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon.
Everyone is welcome! Proceeds go to support the Bondurant Community Club's many community service programs.
Thank you to newletter editor extraordinaire Stephanie! Click to download a PDF of the June newsletter.
Contact Stephanie via email with any tips,
A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health. These emergencies may require assistance from another person...
In Bondurant, the person doing the assisting may be YOU! Imagine how long it takes you to get to Pinedale or Jackson - now imagine spending that time waiting for 911 first responders to arrive.
But don't panic! Join Pat Burroughs, R.N., at the church, to gain a sense of how you can actively respond to an emergency. What to do, and how to learn it.
Pat has served as a health care provider in Bondurant for several decades, including working in hospital emergency rooms and as a home care visiting nurse. She doesn't panic in an emergency - she uses her knowledge. On Thursday, June 14 at 6:30, she will teach you to do your best, too.
Tip: Download this handy Emergency Facts sheet. Bring it to the presentation on Thursday and fill in the blanks with what you learn. Post it in a prominent place on your refrigerator! You will refer to it in an emergency, and so will the EMTs.
No cost - everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Summer is here, and with it comes renewal of all sorts. Please join us for a pre-season Chapel cleanup on Saturday, June 2, at 10:00 a.m.
Our first service of the summer will be on Sunday, June 3 at 11:15 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Brian Nystrom. Summer chaplains will also include Rev. Jami Anderson, Rev. Mary Erickson, and Lynne Matthews for Morning Prayer.
Join us. All are welcome!
Your Bondurant Library is ready for a fun and busy summer! Yvonne has been ordering new best-sellers, scheduling classes and improving the facility for users:
Click to read the Summer 2018 BONDURANT LIBRARY Newsletter, and plan to make the Library part of your summer!
2017 Heritage Days was a great success! All areas of the sale reached or exceeded last year's proceeds, and along with donations we gratefully collected $2500, less expenses.
The Benefit Raffe is always a favorite - see the article below for this year's prizes.
This year, Claudia's quilt was won by Daniel resident and Bondurant friend Jacki