Cokeville, Wyoming - Listed in top 51 places to raise kids!

Yeah, we knew that. We just didn't want the world to know. Now it's out, listed in the Bloomberg Businessweek Report, dated December 16, 2010, Cokeville was listed 51 on a list of 51 "best places to raised kids" Hows that for something! And we've known for over 100 years. Click here to check out the link.

Justin Pope to be on Biggest Loser!

Many people in our area know Justin, well, now you can watch him be a contestant on the 2011 television show "Biggest Loser". Good Luck Justin! Click here to see a brief bio on Justin.

Panthers 26, Tigers 6: Peterson {sic}, Davis reconnect for Cokeville

Article in Wyo Varsity (trib.com) by Patrick Schmiedt titled "Panthers 26, Tigers 6: Peterson {sic} Davis reconnect for Cokeville. Subtitle, "Davis Scores Twice as Panthers Hammer Lusk".

Also lists game stats, key plays. Includes notes from interviews with Dustin Davis and Beau Petersen.

WYO Varsity "State football notebook"

State football notebook, on-line at Wyo Varsity, recaps all four 2010 state football games. Tonga and The Haka are mentioned in the short Class 1A/11-Man write-up at the very end. The link will take you to a tri.com story

Panthers 26, Tigers 6: Cokeville captures 18th title

"Panthers 26, Tigers 6: Cokeville captures 18th title" by Jack Nowlin, for Casper Star-Tribune and WYO Varsity on-line. Article recapping the 2010 1A state championship football game. Also, names Dustin Davis a junior from Cokeville as Player of the Game.

Panthers WIn Battle of Unbeatens by John Gabrielsen

This is an article at WYOPREPS by John Gabrielsen title, "Panthers Win Battle of Unbeatens". It talks about the 26-6 win of Cokeville over Lusk on November 13, 2010. There are also stats and a link to complete results.

Foto Sports sells sport photos

Foto Sport sells professional sport photos, but only for limited times! There are football and volleyball from Cokeville available. Also, for just a few more days, track is available.

Casper Star-Tribune sells football photos

Casper Star-Tribune has a selection of photos from the 2010 championship football game for sale. Click here for details.

Want to own the Championship Football Game?

TCT has it for sale. $20 for a DVD of the entire game.

Interview with Coach Dayton, & players Tonga, Thornock

Jack Nowlin interviews Coach Todd Dayton and seniors Tonga and Thornock following the 1A Wyoming State Football Championship game against Lusk!

Cokeville wins 2010 1A Football State Championship title!

Lincoln County Public Health & Health Officer Message

Notice from Lincoln County Public Health and Lincoln County’s Health Officer: Yesterday afternoon, a concerned citizen reported the possibility of an infectious disease in the Cokeville area. There is no conclusive evidence of an infectious disease in the area at this time. As is always recommended, continue to practice good hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly and often, coughing into your elbow and using tissue when sneezing or blowing your nose. This message will be updated when further information is received.

Contributors Welcome!

Cokeville Blog has lost one of it's regular contributors due to a move! We are searching for positive, upbeat people who are local to Cokeville who would like to post to this blog. This is a volunteer position but it can be lots of fun.

We always welcome public events and pictures taken in public places. Please no home birthday parties for children.

email: karla_toomer@yahoo.com for more information! Thanks

Centennial Schedule

CENTENNIAL SCHEDULE:
Celebrate 100 years of incorporation with us!
JANUARY - Fireworks, Lois Dayton turns 100, Gov. hopeful Ron Micheli hosted at Freeman home, Spanish Club sells Centennial Cookbook, THE SAGE Cokeville High School Newspaper prints first decade of information (1910-1919)
FEBRUARY 20's- THE SAGE Cokeville High School Newspaper prints second decade of information (1920-1929)
MARCH 30's- Harlem Ambassador's basketball show at the Cokeville High School. $4 adults/ $2 kids.

Sock Hop held at CHS for students, during a break from the PAWS testing. Thanks special guest Kylee K.!

APRIL 40's- CANCELLED - "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" production will not be put on at this time
MAY 10th -5pm sheep on main, 5:30pm tree planting for Arbor Day and... 6pm dinner with a 7pm COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL PROGRAM at CHS! Potluck salad, cake, beans, or chips! Meat provided.
JUNE 60's-Running of the sheep from sheep trail down to Fred's and a P.M. chili cook off and a lamb dutch oven at Legion Grounds. 60's music by V-Gypsy
JULY 70's-4th, program at park, Firemen's traditional pancake breakfast at park. 24th Float. Perhaps a shoot-out in conjunction with celebrations.
AUGUST 80's-Music Festival/Art Show
SEPTEMBER 90's-Games between alum teams. Tailgate Party.
OCTOBER- 100 year fashion show. TBA
NOVEMBER- Hopefully announce at home games, give out freebies

Cokeville Town Website! WOW!

The Town of Cokeville has an updated website! Thanks to summer intern Jeremy Oswald! Check it out! (site link updated 2015 to reflect a change to .org)

May 10th Centennial Celebration Schedule!

Cokeville Wyoming Centennial Celebration!

May 10th 2010

Please join us in celebrating 100 years of incorporation!!

Schedule of Events for May 10th:

5:00 pm - Running of the Sheep by Fred Roberts on Main Street

5:30 pm - Arbor Day Celebration @ Park - Tree Planting by Tree Board

6:00 pm - Town Dinner at CHS/jr.high commons. Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chicken provided by Centennial Committee/Town of Cokeville. Please POTLUCK one of the following: green salad, baked beans, cake, potato chips! Drink and utensils provided

There will be a screening of Mr. Thompson's film classes past productions during the auditorium from 6:00 pm up until the town program starts at 7:00pm.

7:00 pm - Town Centennial Celebration Program in the CHS Auditorium!

Please come enjoy and celebrate our town!

THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY COKEVILLE!

There are a limited number of programs and centennial pins that will be given out ONLY on May 10th at the dinner and before the program starts! Come get your piece of Cokeville history!

Hymas named 2009 Green River Region Peer Recognition Award

Neil Hymas, Game Warden in Cokeville, earned the 2009 Green River Region Peer Recognition Award. This is given through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Congratulations to our neighbor and friend for this peer recognition! What an honor. You can read an article in the Little Chicago Review, April 7 2010, by clicking here.

Bus Service to Jackson?

This is an interesting article...it indicates that on April 1st bus service started from Salt Lake to Jackson. A one-way ticket is $70. What Cokeville Blog found most interesting is that it lists Cokeville as one of the stops along the way. Anyone have information? Where it stops? Can you get on in Cokeville? Is there a different rate if someone wants on from Cokeville to Jackson, or the reverse of Cokeville to Salt Lake?

Cokeville Blog will do some investigating.

The sight for the service provide is www.jacksonholealltrans.com

Yes it's true - we're not part of the million...

It's true - Disney's Give a Day - Get a Day program is already over. And it's still March. For those that don't know, for qualified organizations could have volunteers donate a day and then receive a free ticket to Disney Land or Disney World. Cokeville Miracle Foundation had talked of pairing with the Centennial Committee to give people of Cokeville a chance to participate in this program. We were going to start in April. So, we are not able to be part of the "million volunteers" goal (although the program never stated the amount of tickets they would be giving away.)

However, volunteers are still needed! If you would like to participate in a Centennial event contact Charlotte or Carol. If you would like to participate in the Cokeville Miracle Foundation, contact Karla, Susan, Chemene or Bill.
Thanks Cokeville!

Sock Hop - Centennial Celebration

THANKS COKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL!

It was great having you participate in the Cokeville Centennial Celebration by letting the Centennial Committee sponsor a SOCK HOP for you today!

I didn't take any pictures of students, but I did get a couple of me and another volunteer immediately after the dance. We had a great time. THANK YOU FOR INVITING US!!

Sorry that we couldn't get any of the 50s videos to work, enjoy the links that Cokeville blog has posted!

for 50's Sock Hop - #9

Segment #9 Final


"Willy and the Hand Jive"

For 50's Sock Hop - #8

Segment #8

Elvis Presley (still pictures) on the Dorsey Brothers Stage Show 3-17-56 "Blue Suede Shoes"

For 50's Sock Hop - #7

7th segment

Buddy Holly and the Crickets "Peggy Sue"!!

For 50's Sock Hop - #6. Tribute to the 50's

Segment #6

For 50's Sock Hop - #5. Clips from 30 best Rock Songs from the 50's

Segment #5 click on the link to go to youtube if you cannot see the video below

for 50's Sock Hop - #4 "Let's Rip It Up"

Segment #4 Click on the link to go to youtube if you cannot see the segment below

For 50's Sock Hop - #3.

Segment #3 click on the link to go to youtube if you cannot see the video below

For 50's Sock Hop - #2

Segment #2
click on the link to go to youtube if you cannot see the video below

For 50's Sock Hop - #1

For the high school sock hop, video #1 Click here to watch on youtube if you cannot see the video below...

Obituary for Paul F. Cory Jr.

You can read Paul F. Cory Jr.'s obituary on-line at the Sterling, Colorado Journal Advocate's on-line news by clicking here.

Paul F. Cory, Jr died on Marcy 2, 2010. He was born in Cokeville, Wyoming on November 27, 1924 to Paul Frank Cory Senior and Mary Thelma Mau Cory. He graduated from Cokeville High School.

Pope awarded WGU degree!

Congratulations to Selena Pope who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Western Governors University! You can read the article from March 17, 2010 in the Little Chicago Review on-line news by clicking here.

Funeral for Adeline Freeman Johnson

The following email was sent by Charlotte Freeman, daughter-in-law of Adeline. She gave permission for cokeville.blogspot.com to post the email, along with an addition of the viewing times in Montpelier.

Dear Ones,

I am sad to write and announce the passing of Norman's mother, Adeline Freeman-Johnson on Wednesday, March 17th at the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Center in Montpelier, ID.

Viewing will Sunday, March 21, from 6-8 pm at Matthews Mortuary and in Cokeville at the LDS Church a viewing will be Monday, March 22nd from 10am-11:45am in the Cokeville LDS Relief Society Room. The funeral will commence at 12 noon. Immediately following the funeral service, internment will take place at the Cokeville cemetery. Lunch will be served at the church for friends, family and those from out of town. Please advise me if you will, so that I can tell the Relief Society President how many to prepare lunch for.

Matthews Mortuary is caring for mom.

Norman is doing very well at this time. Mom had been 'shutting down' for the past week. She was in no pain and was kept completely comfortable. Her passing is not so sad for us, knowing how many loved ones were waiting to welcome her. I will miss my visits to her; but have many pleasant memories of these past 6 years together.

If you have any questions, my number is 801-510-5100 (C) or 307-279-3306 (home).

Love to all,

Charlotte PS Forgive me if I duplicated your name...it was not on purpose...

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Adeline's Obituary can be read at the Kemmerer Gazette online by clicking here.

University of Wyoming Art Museum

From Cokevilleblog's email box:


The University of Wyoming Art Museum is pleased to announce and invite you to participate in



Statewide
Friday, April 23, 8-10 pm

at the Hilton Garden Inn, Casper



This is an opportunity for statewide visual artists to share their latest work, show images, and network with colleagues and artists from around the state.



Please see the attached information for details on the format of this program and how to sign up to present. Contact Rachel Miller at 307.766.6621 or rmiller@uwyo.edu for more information or to sign up.





Held in conjunction with a weekend of arts events with the Wyoming Arts Council, including the announcement of the 2010 Visual Arts Fellowship award winners and artist roundtables. Contact Mike Shay at 307.777.5234 or mshay@state.wy.us for more information on WAC events.

Adeline Johnson's Funeral

The Funeral arrangements for Adeline Johnson are not yet know by cokeville.blogspot.com. We will post those when we are given that information.

The Cokeville Blog wishes to past on condolences to the family of Adeline Johnson. She was a lady who served Cokeville throughout the years and made a difference in the lives of many people. She passed away in Montpelier, Idaho this week.

New Start for Favorites!

Due to a reader's comment, all links to:" seen, found, suggested and favorites" (our Cokeville related link list that doesn't fit in any other area, like a Cokeville person with a non-Cokeville based business, families etc.) have been one-time erased.


Cokeville.blogspot.com will immediately start to rebuild this list based on internet and internet application-generated information.

Please read our sidebar note for more information on this subject!
Thanks!

Please let cokeville.blogspot.com know (cokevilleblog@gmail.com or karla_toomer@yahoo.com) if you want to be added sooner rather than later and we will do so. (But be patient, this blog is not staffed or "manned" on a regular basis so changes to add or delete are not guaranteed within any time frame)

FYI: There are many ways people "out there" link to your blog or website. Here is just one example of the linking of blogs and personal information to the world, without your knowledge:
http://feedjit.com/news/US/wyoming-state/

This linking is based solely on the word "Wyoming". We have historically linked based solely on the word "Cokeville".

Chamber names Award Recipients

The Cokeville Chamber of Commerce has announced the following as the recipients of the annual LIFETIME Achievement and Person of the Year (2009):
Lifetime: Errol Jack Lloyd for "A History of Cokeville Wyoming" - lasting achievement for Cokeville
Person of the Year: Charlotte Freeman - Community volunteer, Historical Society President, Town Tailgate Party coordinator, Halloween Party at her home for the community, Organizer of the Arts and Business in the Park, Chamber of Commerce, EcoDev, Centennial Committee Chair - planning and arranging all the centennial events

The Town of Cokeville has historically allowed the Chamber 15 minutes during a council meeting to present these awards and then retire to a different room for refreshments. A date and place of this event will be listed when it is known, hopefully in April or May.

Cokeville Register

Keep your eyes out for the Cokeville Register. The first issue, complete with a last minute breaking news insert, will be distributed today. You'll notice we had some technical difficulties during printing, but a few corrected issues are floating around too. This is still a learning process for those of us involved in getting this issue out, and we will continue to make progress and improvements. The Register will be published monthly, on the first Monday after the First Wednesday. Sounds complicated, but this will allow us to include the most recent updates from the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Steering Committee, which meet on the first Wednesday of each month.

If you would like a digital copy of the newspaper emailed to you, send requests to smgailey@aol.com. Items for the community calendar can be sent to the same address. If you would like to advertise in a future issue, please contact Harry Staven at the town hall for advertising rates. Classified ads can be purchased for as little as $5. Deadline for submissions for our next issue is April 1.

Cokeville Register - Coming Soon!

Hey Cokeville! Be on the look out for "THE COKEVILLE REGISTER", Cokeville's resurrected newspaper! This is an exciting development for our town so let's take advantage of all that it will have to offer! More details to come!

Lady Panthers Basketball- 3rd at State

Congratulations to the Lady Panthers Basketball team for capturing 3rd place at the State Level!

Hadley Harmon - State Champion Wrestler

Hadley Harmon took home top honors in the State Wrestling Tournament. Congratulations Hadley!

CHS Wrestlers return from Regionals!

This post is a work in progress. Cokeville blog will update this post as information becomes available. Right now Cokeville Blog believes the Panther Matmen placed 2nd in the 2A Regional Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Greybull, Wyoming.

Congratulations Team and Coaches! More to come!
1st -
Tenor, Hadley, Chance, Jordan
2nd -
Chandler, McKay, Brigham
3rd -
Kalen, Bronson, Landon

GOOD LUCK AT STATE THIS COMING WEEKEND!

Newspaper coming to Cokeville

Cokeville has been without a newspaper for too long! We are currently working on fixing that! But we need your help.

We are including a community calendar, and don't want to leave any events out. This will be a monthly publication, and we are currently working on a March issue. If you are aware of any meetings, events, etc in March, please include them in the comments here, or email them to smgailey@aol.com. I would rather have ten people tell me about one event, than to have no one tell me and have it left off of the calender.

Also, contact me (Shelly Gailey) if you would like to put a classified ad in the paper, or have other information that you think should be included in this issue. All submissions for the March issue need to be to me by Monday, February 22nd.

Cokeville Tree Board - Organizational Meeting Held

The following email was received from Dan Richardson of the Cokeville Tree Board and is posted on Cokeville blogspot as it was received:

The Cokeville Tree Board held its organizational meeting on February 10th and elected Dan Richardson to serve as the Chairman, Mary Lue Birch, Secretary and Andrea Halls, Treasurer. Other board members include Brenda Lazcanotegui and DeMont B. Grandy.
Having a Tree Board qualifies Cokeville to apply for private, state, and federal funding for purchasing, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs in our town. The Tree Board’s primary duty is to advise the Cokeville Town Council on issues regarding trees and shrubs; however the Tree Board is eager to be a resource for the citizens of Cokeville as well.
Chairman Richardson noted that the Tree Board will need to get off to a quick start because Arbor Day – April 26th – is quickly approaching, and the Tree Board needs to plan and coordinate this event. The members agreed to hold monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month starting with March. All Tree Board meetings are open to public and are held at the Town Hall conference room starting at 7 p.m.

For further information, please contact Dan Richardson by email at richardsondan@yahoo.com or by calling 801-897-9657.
Cokeville Tree Board

Video of Centennial Fireworks

Cokeville Blog has added a link to part of the Cokeville Centennial Fireworks. Just look in the Centennial Schedule (above) and in January click on fireworks to view the video.

Snow in OUR neighborhoods!

This is a fun news article from Yahoo about The United States of Snow. Color - White! Apparently yesterday (Friday) 49 States had snow in them! An AP news report by Seth Borenstein titled "40 states dusted with snow; Hawaii's the holdout" is a fun read for anyone interested. For the rest of you...Cokeville Blog will post some snow pictures taken around Cokeville, Wyoming this morning! Also, just a little of Pine Creek Ski Resort near beautiful Cokeville. Enjoy the Wyoming Snow!

Last Day - shop used formal dresses in AFTON

Cokeville Blog became aware of the following link today for a sale on used formal wear in Afton. We are posting it because there may be people going up to the junior high wrestling meet or for a social function that my be able to take advantage of this last minute notice. If you are interested in purchasing used formal/semi-formal wear (Think PROM), someone in Afton is selling. Click on this link to go to their blog

Cokeville Blog is not endorsing this service, just making people aware.

From the blog:
Friday- Open for Business 11:30-5 pm. Everything 1/2 off if approved by seller.
5-8 pm If your merchandise has not sold you need to come and pick it up if you want it back. Otherwise, you can choose to donate it to charity.

The address is listed as:
February 8-12. The first weeklong event will take place in Afton next to Splash on 65 Nield Ave.

TONIGHT - Wednesday February 3

7:00 Cokeville Economic Development Corporation meeting - open to public. Town Hall
7:30 Cokeville School Advisory Board meeting - open to public. Town Hall

It's UP TIME America!

We just received this link. Enjoy! It's called, "It's UP TIME America!"

Wyoming At Work Information

Wyoming At Work Information