Independent Notes: Invitations for Shute Creek presentations in Kemmerer and Afton. Legislation summarizing the strength of Wyoming mineral based economy.
In May I made arrangements to bring ExxonMobile, Shute Creek in for presentations in Kemmerer and Afton. They agreed. The invitation was prompted by the many meetings I attend and the discussions I have with those in the Wyoming’s…
Thayne will welcome Vietnam Memorial, bike trails considered
The Town of Thayne was briefed on the upcoming visit of The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Washington, D.C. The memorial, spanning 375 feet and 7.5 ft. high, will be displayed…
Independent Notes: A U.S. Senator includes our Star Valley youth in his schedule.
One of the things that I like most about Wyoming is working closely with our D.C. delegation. Wyoming is fortunate to have Harriet Hageman in the U.S. House and the team of Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso in the U.S….
Alpine hosts Master Plan open house
Alpine is moving forward with a Safe Streets and Roads For All program designed to address growth in the community. The program comes with a grant to help develop an Alpine Master Transportation Plan. “This grant will help Alpine improve…
Independent Notes: School facilities in Casper, scholarships in Star Valley.
On Tuesday of this week, my day started with schools and ended with schools. The first meeting was early with the Select Committee on School Facilities in Casper. The second, at the end of the day was the annual Scholarships…
Mountain Star Products, Star Valley Chamber business of the Month
Mountain Star Products is the May Star Valley Chamber of Commerce featured business. Aaron Lind highlighted all that the business on U.S. Highway 89 in north Afton features, which includes contractor supplies ranging from plumbing and electrical to landscaping….
Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon honors volunteers
The Wyoming Hunger Initiative, a program created and directed by Wyoming First Lady, Jennie Gordon came to Star Valley May 14 to honor those who have helped the program in western Wyoming. The initiative was launched in October 2019…
Afton reviews catering permit, approves airport board appointment
A proposal to allow a one time catering permit that included alcohol sales at a weekly summer celebration in Afton resulted in a lengthy discussion and a 3-2 vote at a May 12 town council meeting. Concerns centered around…
Heiners honored with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Gaylon, Mark and Verdean Heiner of Turnerville have received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in a program hosted by former Bank of Star Valley President Rod Jensen. The awards were formally presented by Richard Jeffs of the Federal Aviation…
Alpine reviews sale of fireworks in the town
• Town currently prohibits the use of fireworks The Town of Alpine has been reviewing regulations on fireworks in preparation for the summer season of 2026. Acknowledging that businesses in the area have already started preparing for firework…