Independent Notes: A Christmas moment with the grandchildren.
This Christmas we decided we would take the opportunity to meet with our grandchildren and talk about caring for our neighbor and the opportunity to give at Christmas. What better opportunity then to meet at a Giving Machine kiosk? First,…
Star Valley Ranch will be replacing water meters
Through resolution, the Star Valley Ranch Town Council has approved a bid for water meter replacement. At their December 9 meeting, the council approved $497,264.98 for a 1,250 meter purchase that will include the associated software. Installation of the new…
Planning office next for Lincoln County Transportation Plan
Work continues on the Lincoln County Transportation Master Plan with the next step involving the county’s planning office. Lincoln County Engineer Amy Butler has helped facilitate workshops with Avenue Consultants and the LC County Commission to review and prepare…
Alpine works through utility ordinances
Alpine continues to work on utility ordinances at the end of the year. Ordinances, 2025, 12, 13 and 14 came before the town council for third reading discussion at the December 2 meeting. The ordinances addressed procedure, capacity and…
Independent Notes: Ron Galloway captures Star Valley history with ‘The Making of a Star Stud — A history of the Lumber Industry in Afton, Wyoming.’
Ron Galloway captured a significant piece of Star Valley’s history when he wrote and published “The Making of a Star Stud — A History of the Lumber Industry in Afton, Wyoming in 2024.” I considered his work priceless as that…
‘The Making of a Star Stud’ honored by state historical society
The Star Valley Historical Society submitted “The Making of a Star Stud” by Ron Galloway to the Wyoming State Historical Society for consideration in the organization’s annual awards program. The book, a history of the lumber industry in Afton, brought…
Independent Notes: Public service through simple, hard work — lessons from a Christian friend.
Working with people across Wyoming, I’ve come to know some great public servants. The emphasis is on the designation of servant. I’m impressed with those that are servants in every way — simply, quietly serving their neighbors, without a lot…
Independent Notes: The youth are good examples.
During SVI’s coverage of five state championship football games, I came across some inspiring examples from our youth. The games were held at War Memorial Stadium on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie. When coming back on the field…
SV Ranch celebrates 20 years
The Town of Star Valley Ranch is celebrating 20 years as an incorporated community in Wyoming. “We’re still the youngest town in Wyoming being the 99th town, but there’s been a lot that’s been accomplished the last 20 years and…
Independent Notes: I had to ‘bum a ride’ from the vice president
For a small population, there have been some impressive leaders serve both in and from Wyoming. I’ve had the opportunity to meet some of them along the way in my travels and responsibilities. All have been professional and cordial…