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It was recently reported the draft budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 comes in at $220,120, though additional information provided was in regard to examples of items that have been done, such as the tourism app. The proposed draft budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 includes: Revenue: Total $220,120 — $55,000 Beginning Balance, $165,000 Lodging Tax and $120 Income Interest Expenses: Total $220,120 — $10,050 Administrative, $30,375 Billboards, $41,595 Publications, $62,295 Mar...
Last week was plenty busy, with both the annual Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo and the People of the Earth happening. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meri Ann Rush said the rodeo had excellent performances each evening - Friday and Saturday - and there were about 50 more participants than past years. She also heard comments that people enjoyed the stock; this year saw a partnership with Powder River Rodeo, which has some of the top bucking stock at the National Finals Rodeo. Those... Full story
The proposed budget for the Owl Creek Irrigation District was approved by Judge Robert E. Skar on Monday, June 27. The budget calls for itemizing money to be raised by assessment against lands in the amount of $138,017.18 which is by assessment of $21.81 per acre against 4,378.89 acres of land in the Lower Area or Lucerne and Dempsey Areas at $4.58 per acre on 9,286.17 acres of land comprising the Upper and Middle Areas of the district. With this income and with income from other sources, the...
A Popsicle Night for the Tee Ball players is scheduled for June 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at the baseball fields. Recreation Director Brad Morrison explained this is an end-of-year event for the Tee Ball team, and Popsicles will be handed out to the players. Baseball practices got underway at the end of May, with a total 58 signed up — 17 each in the Major and Minor leagues, 18 in Coach Pitch and six in Start Smart. The first game of the season saw a loss at home to Otto, 26-11, though Morrison n...
Gottsche is planning a Water Kickball Tournament throughout the month of July in Hot Springs State Park. The tournament is scheduled Thursday nights July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. For a team of 5-7 people cost is $100 for all four nights. Drop-ins are $5 each. Sign up at Gottsche by Friday, July 1 by call calling 864-2913....
Tuesday evening, the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees approved two policies with regard to patient financial services. Prior to approval, Chief Financial Officer Shelly Larson provided a brief summary of each. The Financial Assistance Policy applies to all emergency and medically necessary care. It provides discounts for those determined to be eligible, and it is required to be widely publicized. The policy lays out that the hospital will provide uncompensated healthcare...
Tour de Wish 5k ride and walk Thermopolis brought many smiles as participants made their way through the Hot Springs State Park Saturday morning to support the Make-A-Wish foundation of Wyoming....
The Wedding of the Waters access area, a popular boat ramp and public access point to the Bighorn River near Thermopolis, will be closed July 11-15 to receive much needed improvements. Brad Sorensen, Cody Region Habitat and Access supervisor said the Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to improve the site by doubling the amount of parking area for boaters, anglers and other recreation users. “Expansion of the parking lot is long overdue and is needed to prevent folks from parking off of the existing paved parking area, which has led to resou...
This month's Garden of the Month honor goes to Bev Adams of 926 Arapahoe, who said she cut her water bill in half through xeriscaping her front yard....
