“The high bid for the project was approximately $2.8 million and the low bid was $1.3 million,” said Mayor Boyd Siddoway. “There were seven bidders involved in the process and a lot of them were clustered around the low bid. DePatco was the low bid and its a company that has worked with the town before on transmission lines and water storage projects.”
According to Siddoway, the steel pipe replacement project set to take place this summer calls for replacing approximately 20,000 feet of steel pipe within the town.

“If the weather holds we are going to try and get it all done before fall,” said Siddoway. “The majority of the work will be taking place south of Vista Drive.”

According to Siddoway, a leak study on the town’s water system revealed that 80 percent of the leaks within the system occurred in the old steel pipe transmission lines.

“It is old, decayed, rotten and leaky pipe,” he said. “By replacing it we will conserve out natural resources and add additional water pressure to the system.”

For more information on the water system within the Town of Star Valley Ranch, contact the town hall at 883-8696.

“Subsequent to the arrest of the wanted subject, additional arrests were made,” said Sheriff Shane Johnson. “The wanted fugitive has charges pending for Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to deliver, [which is] a felony, and Possession of Controlled Substances, marijuana and methamphetamine.”

According to information provided by the Sheriff’s Office, numerous drug related paraphernalia items as well as marijuana, methamphetamine and over a $1,000 dollars in cash were seized during the arrest.

“Also arrested at the same residence in Alpine was a man wanted on Teton County  warrants, and the homeowner, an adult male, has charges pending for Possession of a Controlled Substance,” said Johnson.

The names of those involved have not yet been released.

The dedication is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, June 25, with The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Bishop of the Cheyenne Diocese attending as the celebrant.
An evening dinner will be held for parishioners and the public on Saturday, June 23, starting at 4 p.m.

A fund raising raffle will also be a part of the opening event with tickets sold for a 5.5 acre plot of land at the River Ranch in Star Valley. Two hundred tickets will be sold at $500 each.

Ticket information for the dinner or raffle is available by calling Deacon Hill at 307-389-6005.
The new church will feature seating for 200, in addition to a choir loft, perish hall, and four classrooms.

Deacon Hill is impressed with the attention given the new building. “The thing that is interesting to me is the ecumenical interest from the valley,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where I am or who I’m talking to, they are interested in the church and are excited about it.”

Deacon Hill concluded, “They view it as a positive thing, regardless of their denomination.”

“It bridges generations,” said Kurt Sand, high school music instructor. “You look out on the dance floor and see everyone from four-year-olds to people in their 70s and 80s dancing at the same time. It is neat to see folks come together like that. This is our third year doing this and the response from the community has been real positive.”
The 2012 event featured 54 students from Singcopation, Treble Tones and Jazz Band. Swing club students also performed.

“We had several ensembles perform in addition to the larger groups,” said Sand. “This year it was a shuffled program with music from the 40s, 50s and 60s.”

According to Sand, the live entertainment lasted two hours and 40 minutes.

“It takes a lot of work to put something like that together,” said Sand. “These kids have been working on this all year.”

In addition to learning performance pieces, there are decorations and a host of other things to think about relating to the big show, Sand said.

“The biggest thing is it gives them the opportunity to see what it’s like to be a professional musician,” said Sand. “It’s a whole different, higher level of energy than you get in a concert hall. They feel like rock stars, like they are the real deal. There is instant feedback from the dance floor. It’s a lighter atmosphere. It’s a party so the performers can relax. When they are relaxed they perform better. There’s just something about having live entertainment.”

25-years ago:

(photo) Lincoln County road crews spent Monday cleaning off a one-mile section of the Bitter Creek Road in the Fairview area after heavy rainfall over the weekend covered it with a layer of mud and water from adjoining hillsides.

Lew Lamb was recently voted favorite teacher of the year by the Star Valley High School student body. Lamb has taught biology and physiology at SVHS for the last 15 years.

“Success comes to those who take advantage of opportunities that come their way. Be ready for those opportunities,” Alan Linford advised the 112 graduates of the class of 1987.

50-years ago:

The Weather: May 10th, Max. 71, Min. 30; 11th, 67, 34; 12th, 67, 30; 13th, 55, 33; 14th, 54, 30; 15th, 60, 31; 16th, 56 30.

Ninety-four SVHS Seniors Graduate Tonight.

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75-years ago:

The Star Valley High School announces its twenty third annual commencement exercises to be held in the Star Valley Stake Tabernacle, Thursday, May 27 at 8 p.m. It is expected at this time that seventy-two students, thirty-six boys and thirty-six girls, will be awarded diplomas.

Glowing tributes of the life and character of Anna Olson Johnson, wife of the late Charles A. Johnson of Afton, who died Thursday, May 13, of a heart attack after a week’s illness, were given by lifelong friends and neighbors at the funeral services in the Afton South Ward chapel Sunday.

100-years ago:

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Freedom news: A new wire fence has been constructed around the meeting house lot. The ward has purchased a three acre ball ground in town. Supervisor Joseph Heap has greatly improved the road on the east side of town. The whooping cough is again prevalent in the ward.

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McKenzie Wellard was one of three Lady Braves in the 100 meter dash finals and came away with the regional title in the event with a time of 12.76. Wellard joined with Ivy Myers, McKinley Laker and Christy Clinger to win the 4 x 100 meter relay with a time of 50.67.  Myers placed second in both the 200 and 400 meter events.  Brooke and Brittney Nethercott, Hannah Demler and Hailey Ricks win the 4 x 800 meter relay with a time of 10:05.

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With four participants in the 100 meter dash finals, the Braves had good odds and finished first and second.  Reno Averil won the title with team mate Brendon Welker close behind.  Welker picked up titles in both the 200 and 400 meter events. Averil picked up another title in the triple jump and finished second both the long jump and high jump.  His second place finish in the long jump was by just a quarter of an inch. Freshman Cody Peck finished second in the 3200 meter run, shaving ten more seconds off his best time with a 10:04.  The school record of 9:33 was set in 1973 by Kevin Hyde.

In the 3A West East, Douglas won both the men’s and women’s regional titles.

The Braves will be looking to end a title drought that dates back to 1983.  The Lady Braves last won it all with their first program title in 2010.

Read the March 17, 2012 edition of the Star Valley Independent for a full recap and a state preview.  See full results from the 3A West Regionals by clicking here.