Dan Dockstader

Executive Producer and Publisher at Star Valley Independent

Executive Producer and Publisher at SVI News

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Articles

Independent Notes: Responding to property tax increases with reductions.

2 months ago | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

There are varying versions of responses to property tax increases across Wyoming. Lincoln County leads the way with the highest rate increase in the past four years, 112.6 percent. Teton County is close behind at 111 percent. Some counties didn’t experience those drastic changes. Sweetwater was at 19.5 percent and Natrona a 35.7 percent. That’s just a sampling of what is happening across the state.
Independent Notes: A resolution to focus on jobs and the economy.

2 months ago | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

An estimated 250 jobs. That’s probably what we lost in direct numbers when changes with the management of the Bridger-Teton National Forest ultimately resulted in the closure of Star Valley’s timber mill operations before the turn of the century. In addition to the jobs, there was the ripple effect to the valley and regional economy.
Annexation on the Alpine agenda for 2025

2 months ago | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

• New P&Z board member welcomedThe Alpine Town Council moved an annexation project forward and welcomed a new member to the community’s planning and zoning board at the Jan. 21 meeting. Rachael Stewart was given the oath of office by Mayor Eric Green for her new position on the Alpine Planning and Zoning Board. Resolution 2025-004, the Snake River Junction Annexation Petition Certification, was approved by the council and moved forward in the town’s process.
LC Tourism coordinated as one program

2 months ago | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

• Board will be formed with town representativesRepresentatives from the Lincoln County’s towns, chambers and economic development groups met in a conference call this week to make plans for a unified effort to promote tourism. Lincoln County Economic Development Director Bob King directed the meeting for a statewide program that will be coordinated with the Wyoming Department of Tourism.
McKim retires as Star Valley Ranch Municipal Judge

Jan 23, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

• Career included two municipal positionsRon McKim wasn’t seeking the position as municipal judge when the call came from former Mayor Bob King in Thayne to serve as that community’s municipal judge. “It wasn’t something I really wanted to do,” McKim recalled of the request from the mayor.
Star Valley Ranch seeks assistance on community boards

Jan 22, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

Star Valley Ranch is moving into the new year with volunteer positions open on their local boards that help govern the community. An SVR notice stated, “The Town is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. We are looking for volunteers to be part of our Community Boards.”Positions are available on the Star Valley Ranch Planning Commission, Travel and Tourism Board, Finance Advisory Committee and Water Utility Board.
Emergency Room, OR, and Cath Lab open in Alpine

Jan 18, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

• Star Valley Health cuts ribbon for grand openingLocal government officials, medical and hospital staff gathered in Alpine Friday and Saturday to formally open the new, expanded Star Valley Health Alpine Clinic. Featured in the opening was a new 24/7 emergency room, surgical center and cardiac cath lab. Opening the multi-million dollar facility in Alpine was a response to the community, according Dan Ordyna, Star Valley Health CEO.
Lincoln County unemployment up from 2023

Jan 11, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

The Lincoln County Unemployment Rate for November of 2024 was 3.3%, up from 2.8% for same time period in 2023. The report is the latest information coming from the Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The report shows 327 people unemployed in a labor force of 9,931. Overall, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased modestly from 3.2% in October to 3.3% in November.
Alpine prepares for a new school with a master plan and new Town Council member

Jan 8, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

The Town of Alpine steps into 2025 with changes to the town council. Shay Scaffide replaces retiring councilman Frank Dickerson. Scaffide was elected in November, while Andrea Burchard was re-elected at the same time. They join council-members Jeremy Larsen and Emily Castillo. All are serving with Mayor Eric Green on Alpine’s governing body. Dickerson was honored at the final Alpine Council Meeting for 2024 in December.
Toolson joins Star Valley Ranch Council, Rok will be new mayor in February

Jan 8, 2025 | svinews.com | Dan Dockstader

The Town of Star Valley Ranch made administrative changes Tuesday, Jan. 7, swearing in newly elected Katie Toolson to the council at the same time administering the oath of office to re-elected Taylor Ellis. Councilmember Ru Rok was chosen by the council to fill the seat that will be vacated by Mayor Kathleen Buyers. Buyers is moving from the community and Roc will become Star Valley Ranch Mayor on Feb. 4.