Attempted Rape in Montpelier tonight - Be Alert

This just in from Chief of Police Aaron Miller:

Tonight was an attempted rape on a stay-at-home Mom in Montpelier, Idaho by an unknown man with a dark ski mask. Chief Miller stated that there was no rhyme or reason to this attempt and it may be more of a serial-type rapist who may be in the area. Please be on the look out.

It is not known by Cokeville Blog if the attempted rape took place in a public or private place

This notice posted at the phone request of Chief Miller

Congratulations to Cokeville Blogspots own Shelley Gailey!

Congratulations to Cokeville Blogspots own Shelley Gailey on the birth of her and husband Aaron's son! Best of luck to an awesome family!!

CCP and Hunt Plan for Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

Photos copyright Keith Penner















This email in from Kate Kirk, Biological Technician of Cokeville Meadows NWR

Cokeville residents please come with your questions, comments and ideas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold two public open house meetings in southwestern Wyoming to solicit public input for the development of a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Hunt Plan for the Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The Service encourages everyone with an interest in these significant public resources to participate in this process and help create the vision for future management of this refuge.

Meeting dates, times, and locations are:
November 17, Cokeville, 6-9:00 pm., Cokeville High School Auditorium, 435 Pine Street, Cokeville, WY 83114
November 18, Diamondville, 6-9:00 p.m., Best Western Fossil Country Inn & Suites, Conference Room, 760 Highway 189/30. Diamondville, WY 83116


I know it is getting close but I would really appreciate this. I think this is a real opportunity for the Refuge to move forward and become much more involved with the community.

Thank you so much,

Kate

Kate Kirk
Biological Technician
Cokeville Meadows NWR
P.O. Box 700
Green River, WY 82935
307-875-2187x22
fax 307-875-4425
cell 307-870-5491
www.fws.gov/seedskadee

Election (Unofficial) Results - Hospital District '09

The South Lincoln Hospital District proposed enlargment to include Cokeville has failed, according to the unofficial results (not yet certified) at www.lcwy.org.

Precinct 2-9 (Cokeville)
For: 65 Against: 159

Rejected: 1


Precincts 1-1 thru 1-8 (Kemerer, Diamondville, Opal, LaBarge, and surrounding rural areas)

For: 897 Against: 184

Rejected: 1 Blank: 1


Total Returned Ballots: 1,308

It did not pass, it could only pass if both voting entities approved the enlargement

WHAT THIS MEANS IS UNCLEAR. The only clear thing is that Cokeville will not be joining the South Lincoln Hospital District, at least at this time. That means no new tax for Cokeville. It also leaves the question of the operation of the Cokeville Clinic unclear - but a joining of the Hospital District would not have cleared this up, either.

Recent listing on homes/land for sale in Cokeville

FYI - this just in from the internet...homes and lots for sale in and around Cokeville.
Here is the link to the site

1st Round of the Football 1A State Football Playoffs!

TODAY! Finally, after two postponements, will be the 1st Round of the Football 1A State Football Playoffs!





at 1pm at the Cokeville High School Football Field

There is a cost so be prepared!

Cokeville Panthers will take on Pine Bluffs. The winner will move on to the 2nd Round to play Lingle/Ft. Laramie. The winner of that will then play in Laramie at War Memorial Stadium for the Championship against a team yet to be determined.

GOOOOOO Panthers!







Here's the link http://wyoming-football.com/blog/ to a blog called WHSFB HQ - The Wyoming high school football blog. It is very well done.

Dimond, Petersen honored

Two outstanding Cokeville citizen's were honored during the October Cokeville Town Council Meeting. Lyn Dimond received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for 2008 and Stewart Petersen received the "Citizen of the Year 2008". Congratulations to these two men. The honors were well deserved.

Click here to read Cokeville blogspot's announcement of this event

Haunted Halloween

From Fiona and her Haunted House on All Hallow's EVE and Mrs. Charlotte Freeman...

























































































To the Cokeville Elementary School, PTO, and especially Mrs. Warner and the 6th grade class... for putting on the Halloween Carnival





























































To the wonderful folks who provided treats to little creatures, other-worldly beings, and such scuttering through the streets of Cokeville on Halloween Night...



















The Cokeville Blog sends A BIG THANK YOU!! for keeping Halloween a fun and safe time for our CHILDREN!!

Contagious Little Small Town

So some times we may live a little too close for comfort in this small town with the big heart. Although this may not do well for our thriving tourism industry, for the public health reasons Cokeville blogspot has made the decision to let people know that three contagious diseases are concurrently in our town. Influenza Type A, H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Chicken Pox are all in town at this time. Guests at our motels are not likely to come into contact with local children and/or parents of school children and school workers, where these seem to be most going around.

Please, do not send children to school sick.
Have on hand: GATORADE, Powerade, other liquids, fever reducing medicine, and NEW TOOTHBRUSHES in case this hits your house. Also, perhaps 7 days of freezer meals or other ready-prepared meals might come in handy if you are confined to your home with H1N1.

A young girl recently told me swine flu was at her grandma's. She was told that her grandma most certainly did not have swine flu. She stated that she was told from a friend that swine flu was in grandma's front yard! Very gently, it was explained to the young girl that swine flu was a disease and had to be in someone, not just hanging out in their front yard. The young girl replied, "well, ok. I heard it was going a round, though." True Story

Centennial Planning or Learn to Can fun food items!

Word out is that there are two meetings available this evening. Cokeville Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7pm at the basement of the town hall for an evening of outlining the Centennial Celebration. Also, ladies, tonight is a special canning session sponsored by the Relief Society. For more information, Marge can be contacted.

Circus photos - a little late! Please contribute yours!

Cokeville blog has had a request to post photos of the infamous circus that blew through Cokeville one windy, wild evening in August. We have access to a few but none of the really good stuff! Anyone have the "animals", the men holding up the tight rope wires, the Shrek picture op, or any of the other surreal events of the evening? Please send them to cokevilleblog@gmail.com

Here is the original blog post on the circus.

October 13 - Citizen Awards

Cokeville Mayor Stan Thompson gave the green light for the Cokeville Citizen Award Selection Committee (a committee of the Cokeville Chamber of Commerce) to present it's annual Citizen Awards at the October 13 Town Council Meeting
Time: 7pm, Tuesday, October 13
Place: Cokeville Town Hall
Who: Everyone
Why: To honor the following individuals

Citizen of the Year (2008) Stewart Petersen
Lifetime Achievement Lynn Dimond

Please join us to thank these outstanding citizens. Refreshments served following presentation

The awards will be presented during council's "new business" and we thank the Town Council for participating in honoring outstanding citizens.

Homecoming 2009

"Give Back to Dave Wade" Fundraiser

Thank you to all who participated in making the "Give Back to Dave Wade" community fundraiser a success. We are so blessed to be able to have this beautiful painting by Dave Wade in our community, hanging in our high school. Thanks everyone and thank you Dave!

Submitted by the Cokeville Miracle Foundation, "Your community non-profit foundation"

Cokeville Development Corporation

Cokeville Council approved the Articles of Incorporation for
Cokeville Development Corporation.

There will be an informational meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29th at 7 p.m.

(Submitted for use on the Cokeville Blog by Harry Staven)