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At Tuesday’s meeting of the Hot Springs Travel and Tourism, the board officially accepted the budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019. However, Carl Leyba voted “no” to the motion, and indicated there were some cuts and he was uncomfortable with some areas of the budget at this point. Discussion was planned for a later date to address his concerns. It was noted during the meeting that the funding for special events had been decreased. A mandatory meeting for those requesting event funding will...
The Risen Son Christian School would like to invite everyone to attend their Spaghetti feed, auction, book sale and chicken poop shoot fundraiser this Friday, April 20. The event will be held at the fair building beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance of the event from Risen Son Christian School students with a donation only. Those tickets will be entered in an early bird drawing the night of the event. Tickets will also be available at the door Friday night, again, by donation only. Auctioneer for the event will be Vern...
Tax notices for Hot Springs County residents were mailed out on April 11 and residents have 30 days to examine the notice and make any appeals to the Hot Springs County Assessor’s office. If you did not receive your tax notice, they are available online through the county’s website by clicking on the assessor tab in the upper left hand corner. Veterans and widows of veterans should check to ensure they are signed up for the veteran’s exemption. If you have any questions regarding your tax notice, please call the assessors office at 864-3...
If you missed the performance by the Kilted Man at the Hot Springs County Library last year, you’re in luck, he’s returning for an encore performance. Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man, brings traditional and rare Celtic instruments along with him as he sings of the sea, unrequited love and the lives of the Irish and Scottish people of his heritage. Gurnsey has performed across the nation at Scottish games, renaissance festivals, coffee houses and pubs, bringing a touch of humor and a spark of the old country everywhere he goes. The Kilted Man...
In honor of the Week of the Young Child, the Children’s Resource Center will be holding a trike-a-thon this Saturday morning. Starting at 10 a.m. on April 21 at the pavillion in the State Park, children can come and ride their tricycles. Some youngsters have been getting pledges for riding and all proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Children do not have to get pledges in order to come join in the fun. Call the Children’s Resource Center for more information at 864-9227....
Tuesday afternoon, Debbie Disney and Christine Hill with Timberline Hospitalities presented training on how to keep things simple when it comes to hospitality, service and sales. The duo started things off with having everyone introduce themselves, then got the group up for a bit of exercise. Everyone was asked to see how high they could jump and stick a note to the wall. They were then challenged to put a second note even higher, the point being that everyone can go beyond what they think. Later in the presentation, attendees were asked to...
Marcia Nelson, right. chats with photographer Audrey Philips about her display at last Friday's ArtStroll in downtown Thermopolis....
On April 12, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce held it annual board meeting. During the meeting, Board Chair Greg Willson spoke to the chamber’s mission statement. According to the statement, the chamber is organized for acting as a community resource, promoting economic growth and tourism. The chamber exists to support the community as an active, positive and innovative force. As a representative of its membership and community, it’s committed to act with responsibility and int...
According to information from the State of Wyoming, Economic Analysis Division, Wyoming experienced a 2.3 percent increase in annual (All Items) inflation from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2017. Inflation is measured over six consumer categories in the Wyoming Cost of Living Index (WCLI). Statewide annual inflation rates by consumer category for the fourth quarter of 2017: Food (3.5%), Medical (3.2%), Transportation (2.8%), Recreation and Personal Care (2.1%), Apparel (1.9%), and Housing (1.7%). For the first time since t...
Asher Hass was very busy in the kitchen at the Pre-K Academy open house last week....