Independent Notes: Workforce Development, key to the future of Wyoming.
A Legislative assignment, taken seriously, goes well beyond a couple months of meetings every winter. It’s a year-long assignment with repetitive meetings on a variety of topics held across the state and with a variety of state agencies. As…
Independent Notes: Bart and Cindy Dance are the quiet, unsung heroes of the Soldotna broadcast.
Doing a broadcast from Alaska was new territory and our SVI crew rose to the occasion using our successful and proven Wyoming plan, only adjusted to Alaska. The Star Valley and Soldotna event drew record numbers for SVI, surpassing…
Gonzales addresses new cardiology service
The treatment is called Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure and it’s a part of the services provided by Cardiologist Dr. David Gonzalez at the Alpine cardiac catheterization lab. Explaining his practice Dr. Gonzalez explained, “I’m an interventional cardiologist by specialty,…
Restoring the Salt River at Clark’s Barn
A major fishery restoration project is underway on the Salt River northwest of Afton, an area known to Star Valley residents as Clark’s Barn. Funded through donations, Trout Unlimited is coordinating an extensive project that will restore the river channels,…
Independent Notes: ‘Ultimately, I want people in office that will continue to give me that support when I come calling at their door.’
As I write this column, I don’t know the outcome of the 2026 Primary Elections. What I do know is that Wyoming’s elections are decided at this point, aside from the non-partisan races that come with a decision…
Star Valley Ranch addresses fencing, roads, water and bears in August
• Susan Hales honored for trail work The Town of Star Valley Ranch continues to work on fencing regulations in the community through ordinances. “We had a couple of ordinances. The one that’s been a bit controversial is…
Independent Notes: Take the time to vote. Early voting is open now and don’t miss the primary on August 18.
The privilege to cast a vote is priceless. Sometimes it makes a difference, sometimes it’s absorbed within a larger picture and we don’t see the immediate results. However, it’s still an incredible honor to vote. I have the opportunity…
Thayne opens new pickleball courts
The Town of Thayne formally opened the new community pickleball courts Friday, Aug. 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The addition of an outdoor court provides the opportunity for pickleball leagues to develop and base from the Town of…
Solutions considered to maintain valley’s EMS services
As Star Valley continues to grow, so does the demand for adequate Emergency Services. Known as EMS, the organization includes the personnel and equipment serving Star Valley. In recent years EMS has come under the direction of Star Valley…
Independent Notes: The Lincoln County Fair — a great tradition.
Years ago we would take a night with our children and go to the Lincoln County Fair when it was located on the south side of Afton in an area now filled with commercial businesses and offices. It was smaller…