Afton prepares a master plan, with first meetings coming in August
• West Alley work will begin soon Afton is taking the town into the coming years with a master plan and the town council has approved the early stages of the planning process. “The town council had just passed…
Alpine addresses increased traffic with a specific plan
Alpine is teaming up with a an engineering firm for an in-depth look at traffic in the rapidly growing western Wyoming community. The firm working the community to prepare the Alpine Safety Action Plan. “This plan is a federally…
Alpine annexation draws opposition
• Land stability in question for the proposed 46-acre site The proposed Turley Annexation request drew stiff community opposition at an Alpine Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting on July 28. The proposal was submitted by Steven C. Turley, Alpine Property…
Independent Notes: Wyoming leads the nation in so many ways.
Lincoln County appears to be ahead of the nation as it relates to Nuclear Power. I took a couple of days this week and joined the National Council of State Legislators at their meeting in Chicago. My focus was on…
Lincoln County talents on display in the fair’s community booths
• Register online, deadline for entries is July 29 For Susan West, Lincoln County Fair Board member, it’s about bringing people together and showcasing their talents in the community booths. “I love seeing the people and enjoy seeing all…
Thayne plans for water upgrades
• Community bike trail system not funded The Thayne Town Council approved water system improvements at their July 15 meeting. The council approved a $27,721 project that will include the construction of the Thayne East Boost Station Back Up…
Star Valley Ranch encouraged to have fire evacuation plan
The Town of Star Valley Ranch learned that a new pumper truck will be arriving soon for the Mid-Valley Fire District. The district serves Thayne, Bedford, Star Valley Ranch and the Etna areas. Fire Chief Tedd Jenkins told the…
Work started on Silver Brooke Estates in Afton
Groundwork has started on the new Silver Brooke Estates area of Afton. With a bond in place the new housing subdivision will be built in phases next to Star Valley High School and Middle School. “They’re getting some infrastructure into…
Independent Notes: A Name on the Wall
The first time I saw the Vietnam Memorial was in Washington D.C. I had a break in morning meetings and made a quick trip over to the site. I was overwhelmed by the 58,000 names. While I had concern…
John Taylor remembers those he served with in Vietnam
• Hamburger Hill, Cocoa Beach and Khe Sanh were a part of Taylor’s service John Taylor, Vietnam Veteran, and Star Valley resident was looking over the Wall That Heals Friday night and reflecting on his service and everyone who…