The Courier
News The Little Wood Saloon
Earlier this year, a small group of friends in Richfield decided to take over the Hangout bar on Main Street, and change the name to the Little Wood Saloon. The owner of the Hangout had closed down the bar located in the old Lemon Hardware building (corner of Main Street and Highway 93), leaving Richfield with only one place for folks to gather for evening entertainment. Teresa Patterson and her sister, Lori Royal, along with Hugh Royal and Clint Vaughn, wanted a place where they could hang out with each other, play a little pool, and enjoy liquid refreshments. Teresa admitted it was sort of a “spur of the moment” idea, but now they are really enjoying the opportunity to provide a space for live music. This Saturday, September 16th, Spike Coggins will be playing his old time storytelling music starting at 8 p.m. On September 30th, the Brian Ward Band will take the stage. And, on October 14th, the Kim Stocking Band will be doing a benefit concert for a couple of local residents who lost homes and belongings in the Mammoth Fire which took place at the beginning of August. As strange as it seems, the saloon is sort of a community service. The Richfield community doesn’t have a lot of business, and having something - anything - for folks to do without having to travel to Shoshone or beyond, is a great benefit. So, next time you have a hankering for “the coldest beer in town”, check out the Little Wood Saloon (110 Main Street, Richfield). Just remember to drink responsibly.
18th Annual “A Blast On The Grass” Car Show ~ September 16th in Hagerman ~
This Saturday the Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual car show from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hagerman City Park. If you are interested in bringing a vehicle, register online at hagermanvalleychamber.com or call 208-590-1839. The Hagerman Senior & Community Center will be serving breakfast from 7 to 11. Great eats for only $7.00!
Great Fun & Entertainment, Vendors of all kinds Rock & Roll music, Raffles, Food & Drink
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
September 13, 2017
Vol 41 ~ Num 37
NCMC Seeks to Dissolve Hospital District
For nearly a decade, North Canyon Medical Center (NCMC) has successfully operated what was formerly known as the Gooding County Memorial Hospital. NCMC and the Gooding County Hospital District’s vision for quality care has resulted in new facilities, expanded services and financial stability. A new hospital was opened in 2010 and the Medical Plaza opened less than a year ago. With new, state-of-the-art facilities, NCMC has been able to offer a full suite of services, implement innovative surgical procedures, and continue to attract and retain highquality medical professionals. NCMC also actively collaborates with world-class healthcare organizations including the Mayo Clinic and the University of Utah. With its continued success and growth, NCMC is in a position to operate without tax dollars, creating the opportunity for the hospital to function as a stand-alone, non-profit organization. With the recent filing of an L-2 Budget Request, NCMC and the Hospital District have begun the process for eliminating tax revenue from the hospital’s operating budget, seeking zero tax dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. Pursuant to this filing, NCMC will not receive future tax dollars from Gooding County residents. NCMC and the Hospital District would like to make this change permanent by dissolving the Hospital District. Dissolving the Hospital District will ultimately require the community’s support and the approval of the Gooding County Board of Commissioners. Negotiations are in the earliest stages, but if successful, dissolution of the Hospital District will allow NCMC to continue to provide excellent healthcare to the people of Gooding County and expand care to the surrounding communities. As NCMC moves forward with the dissolution and proposed growth, minimum impact is anticipated for patients and staff. NCMC will continue to keep staff and the public informed as these efforts continue.