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updated August 20, 2008News
Unofficial 2008 Primary Election Results for Afton Town Council
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Candidate |
Percent of Vote |
Total Votes |
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Gerald L. Goulding |
23.63 |
168 |
|
Rick Merritt |
13.50 |
96 |
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David Parsons |
14.35 |
102 |
|
Hal Titensor |
18.57 |
132 |
For more election results visit the Lincoln County web site.
Afton Fireman Take Overall at State Convention
Afton Fireman took top honors in many of the events held this weekend at the State competition in Afton. The Afton City team took 1st overall. With Rodd Hillyard and Kipp Johnson taking all tournament team. The Afton teams did well in these other events. 2nd in the replacements, 3rd in the ladder and 3rd in Wye contest. The Afton Rural team took first in the double male and double female, 1st in chop, and set a new State record in the ladder set. The Afton Mud Flap Team took 2nd place in the Wye contest.
updated June 16, 2008
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About
Located in beautiful Star Valley, Afton has a population of 1,821 and sits at 6239 feet above sea level.
Native Americans and Fur Trappers first inhabited Star Valley. The Valley soon became a stop for Mormon settlers looking for better opportunities for their families.
The Mormon settlers called the Valley Starvation Valley due to the long harsh winters. During the winter months they lost many cattle and many went hungry. Later they shortened the name to Star Valley.
Afton is centrally located in Star Valley at the mouth of Swift Creek Canyon. It was the rumbling of Swift Creek that helped Afton get its name. William Budge a Scotland Native visited the township and as he walked the banks of Swift Creek he was reminded of a stream from his homeland. Budge suggested the Town be named Afton after the Sweet Afton Fame stream of Scotland.
Afton was incorporated in 1902 and A.V. Call was elected as the first mayor.
General Information
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Elevation |
6,239 Feet |
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Population |
1,821 |
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Incorporated |
1901 |
Age Characteristics
|
Age Group |
Population |
Percent of Total |
|
Under 5 Years |
153 |
8.4 |
|
5 to 9 Years |
156 |
8.6 |
|
10 to 14 Years |
163 |
9.0 |
|
15 to 19 Years |
188 |
10.3 |
|
20 to 24 Years |
104 |
5.7 |
|
25 to 34 Years |
193 |
10.6 |
|
35 to 44 Years |
236 |
13.0 |
|
45 to 54 Years |
205 |
11.3 |
|
55 to 59 Years |
100 |
5.5 |
|
60 to 64 Years |
67 |
3.7 |
|
65 to 74 Years |
103 |
5.7 |
|
75 to 84 Years |
115 |
6.3 |
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85 and over |
35 |
1.9 |
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All Ages |
1818 |
100 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2000
updated June 4, 2008Accommodations
Lodging
- Bar H Motel and Cabins (307) 885-2274
- Colter’s Lodge (307) 885-9891
- Corral Lodges (307) 885-5424
- Hi-Country Inn (307) 885-3856
- Gardner’s Country Village (307) 885-8200
- Lazy B Motel (307) 885-3187
- Mountain Inn (307) 885-3156
- The Old Mill Log Cabins (307) 886-0520
Dining
- Agave Mexican Restaurant (307) 885-2222
- Burger King (307) 885-3143
- Colter’s Lodge (307) 885-9891
- Elkhorn Restaurant (307) 885-9401
- Rulon Burger Barn (307) 885-8200
- Golden Spur Cafe (307) 885-7787
- Hegg’s Grilln’ Barn (307) 885-1201
- Homestead Restaurant (307) 885-5558
- Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant (307) 885-0011
- Pizza Hut (307) 885-9224
- Red Baron Drive-In (307) 885-8624
- Rocky Mountain Seafood (307) 885-2722
- Subway (307) 885-5509
- Taco Time (307) 885-8226
Local Retail
updated June 4, 2008Contact
Town of Afton
Contact:
416 Washington Street
P.O. Box 310
Afton, Wyoming 83110
Phone: (307) 885-9831
Fax: (307) 885-2489
Email: afton@silverstar.com
Elected Officials
Mayor Alan Stauffer
Council Member Samuel Hepworth
Council Member Winston G. Allred
Council Member Van L. Hale
Council Member Jerry Goulding
Key Municipal Personnel
Administrator James Sanderson
Clerk/ Treasurer Lisa Hokanson
Secretary Heather Warren
Police Chief Timothy Heggenstaller
FIre Chief Alan Sessions
Attorney James Sanderson
Municipal Judge Alvin Robinson
Airport Manager Rick Sessions
Planning/Zoning Dir. Loni Hillyard
Public Works Dir. Blake Robinson
Parks & Rec. Dir. James Sanderson
Water Super. Larry Lancaster
Wastewater Super. Larry Lancaster
Civic Center Director Justin Visser
updated June 4, 2008
Attractions
Main Attractions
- Intermittent Spring- The world’s largest, of only three, cold water geyser.
- World’s Largest Elkhorn Arch- Build in 1957, it spans over Main Street with over 3000 antlers.
- Nation’s Best Water- Afton was awarded best water in the Nation in 2005.
- Historical Tabernacle- The Tabernacle was constructed in 1904, by Mormon settlers.
- Pioneer and Lander Trail Museums- Come relive the pioneer past as your tour the Lander and Pioneer museums.
- Call Air Museum- Take a step back in time and feel the adrenaline as you experience the history of early aviation in western Wyoming.
- Aviat Aircraft- Come take a tour and see the world famous Husky and Pitts Special being constructed.
Winter Attractions
- World Class Snowmobiling- The Bridger Teton, Targhee, and Caribou National Forests offer endless miles of groomed and ungroomed trails.
- Snowmobile Hill Climbs- Afton has two Hill Climbs a year bringing in world class riders to test their skills on the hardest hill in the circuit.
- Cutter Racing- Remember the famous race from Ben Hur now imagine it on a snow packed trail this is what cutter racing is all about.
- Cross Country Skiing- The Bridger Teton National Forest offers miles of groomed trails over Salt River Pass.
- Elk Feed Ground- The Wyoming Fish and Game feed over 1000 Rocky Mountain Elk each winter 30 miles south of Afton.
Summer Attractions
- Hiking and Camping- Find yourself in the back-country with no one around for miles, on one of the many trails around Afton.
- Fishing- If you love to fish this is the place for you. The Grey’s, Salt and Snake Rivers offer blue river trout fishing.
