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Hometown Matters

Washakie County, Wyoming interviews with local businesses, community event coordinators and activity promoters.

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34:10

Fields and Skies!

Hometown Matters ·

2025/01/08

Send us a textTo get the new year off to a great start today’s episode features our UW Extension Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources Dan VanderPloeg sharing the good news about WESTI Ag Day February 12th.In the second half you’ll get to learn more about what goes on at the Worland Municipal Airport and how a new FBO is bringing flyers from all over to buy fuel at a very reasonable rate! Josh Hellyer of Hellyer Aviation is a fun guy to talk to and is making an investment in our airpo...

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33:27

Holiday Rhyme and Legislature Time!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/12/18

Send us a textTis the season to celebrate our hometown and so a unknown local wanna be poet will share a fun rhyme that looks back on 2024 reflecting on some of the business highlights in Washakie County.The major part of the episode will allow you to hear Representative Martha Lawley of House District 27. Martha will share some of her thoughts about her interim work and what she sees as some of the important issues that will come up in the legislative session beginning January 14. Homet...

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30:48

A Lighthouse in Wyoming!

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2024/12/11

Send us a text Mary Johnson CEO of Oxbow Center will tell us all about the services they offer, the merger and the brand- new regional lighthouse under construction just north of Worland. Take a mental health break and join me now for Hometown Matters……Holiday Events are still going strong. Don’t miss Rotary Lights Thursday through Saturday evenings this week from 6-8 PM at the Washakie County Fairgrounds.Stop for a treat at Security State Banks Holiday Open House Thursday December...

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34:54

Hometown Boy, Mike Willard

Hometown Matters ·

2024/12/04

Send us a textThe holiday festivities are in full swing in our hometown. Don’t forget Pinnacle Bank’s Festival of Trees December 6-7 at the Worland Community Center. The auction is Friday night at 6. Proceeds go to local non-profits.Santa will be having breakfast at the Worland Senior Center from 8AM -11AM all are invited to a pancake breakfast and photos with Santa will be available. This event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Worland and proceeds go back to the community.Saturday Decembe...

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39:13

Snow, Soup and Cookies, and a Lighted Parade!

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2024/11/27

Send us a textThis episode is a mixed bag of fun and festive topics. Lynda Schatz, of the Big Horn SnoGoers and ATV Club stopped by to visit about the group and invite all snowmobile enthusiasts to join the fun. There is already snow on the mountain.Stephanie Kowalczyk, curator of the Washakie Museum also dropped in to make sure we didn’t forget all the events at the museum for December. If you are a soup maker or cookie baker, they could put your talents to work. Be sure to listen to find ou...

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41:28

NWC, Community Thanksgiving and Library Fun!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/11/20

Send us a text This episode is a mixed bag of information you'll want to use! On this episode Christi Greaham Program Associate with the Center for Training and Development at Northwest College in Powell will call in with all kinds of opportunities for classes of all kinds. From CDL licensing to welding and outdoor rope courses to cooking classes NWC has something for everyone to learn. You're sure to find something you'll want to learn.Amber Tibbitts will visit with us about a Com...

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26:05

From Hobby Day to Whoville!

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2024/11/13

Send us a textThe 70th anniversary of the Washakie County Homemaker’s Hobby Day is this Saturday, November 16 at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Christie St. Clair and Nina Schreibeis Nelson will give us some history, information on how to become a vendor and where are the proceeds go in our community.A much newer event is featured in the second half of today’s podcast. Nikki Donahue, President of the Worland Rotary Club will share the exciting information on Rotary Lights a Christmas Drive ...

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26:24

Training and Tree Trimming!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/11/06

Send us a textAlmost as many people in Wyoming are lost each year due to suicide as traffic fatalities. Wyoming is one of the leading states in the nation for suicides per 100,000 population. A new focus on mental health and suicide prevention is coming from the Governor’s Office and many organizations across Wyoming. On this episode Lila Jolley Community Prevention Specialist with the Washakie Prevention Coalition will share the details on a program coming to Worland from Prosper that will p...

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31:45

Getting off the ground with 307 Aviation!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/10/30

Send us a textOn this episode of Hometown Matters you get to eavesdrop on a conversation with our WDA Member, 307 Aviation as to how the Washakie Development Association helped them get their business off the ground. You’ll understand how the Grow Worland Loan Fund helped them buy a helicopter and how it could help you realize your small business dream. Let’s learn more about 307 Aviation from owners Tony and Emily Herby.Are you ready for take off????WDA looks forward to bringing you Hom...

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26:36

Quick Artists and Fast Dogs!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/10/23

Send us a textThe biggest party of the year is coming soon and Stefanie Kowalczyk curator for the Washakie Museum will stop by to share the details about the Mammoth Quick Draw. She’ll also have information on Steam Saturdays, The speaker series and creative journaling! Deb Coronado from the New Hope Humane Society will run by and let us know about the first ever small dog races coming to Basin November 9th!Yep, Hometown Matters is going to the dogs !Let’s not wait another se...

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29:32

Go Big Blue!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/10/16

Send us a textTen Sleep School is the number one school in all of Wyoming according to the most recent WYTOPP (Wyoming’s Test of Proficiency and Progress) assessment. On this episode we’re going to share in the excitement as I talk with Washakie County School District #2 ‘s Superintendent Annie Griffin. We’ll also learn about the new Ten Sleep School progress and several innovative programs working for students in Ten Sleep.Congratulations to all those who work daily to meet the students wher...

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35:37

On the Road Again with Cody Beers

Hometown Matters ·

2024/10/09

Send us a textThis week, just like Willie Nelson we are on the Road Again with Cody Beers Communication Specialist with WYDOT and new grandpa! You're sure to hear too much personal commentary but that is just who Cody Beers is and I make it worse! You’ll hear about the study to look at an alternative route for Wind River Canyon, Cody will share an update on Teton Pass and we might even talk about WYDOT happenings in Washakie County. Buckle up and arrive alive! WDA looks forward to ...

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37:06

Boobies, Boos, Books and more!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/10/02

Send us a textOctober is not only Boos its Boobies and Breast Cancer Awareness month.We'll even talk about Hunterfest, The Scarecrow Contest and a laundry list of activities dealing with books at the local libraries.Carly Jeffers my favorite Multi -Modality Technologist from Washakie Medical Center, Banner Health will tell her story and bring us up to date on the latest technology being used at our very own Washakie Medical Center.Ruth Dugger, Executive Director will also appear to talk about...

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31:03

Oktoberfest Giant Pumpkin Drop 2024

Hometown Matters ·

2024/09/25

Send us a text What do free concert, plenty of beer, braut and pumpkin pie eating and a giant pumpkin being dropped from a crane have in common? It's almost time for Oktoberfest and Caryn Harding of the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will share all the exciting events planned for October 4th and 5th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds.Jay Richard will also drop by with the plans for The Great Pumpkin Drop to be held in conjunction with Oktoberfest. You know you w...

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27:02

Pony Espresso with Apple Crisp and Ice Cream!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/09/18

Send us a textPony espresso and Apple Crisp with Ice Cream.. this episode is a real treat! While your mouth waters you’ll get an update from Stefanie Kolwalczyk Curator at the Washakie Museum. Pony Espresso Melodrama is so punny you’ll come away laughing. Beading Workshop, Speaker Series, and so much more!Jackie Denison will stop in from Circle J up above Ten Sleep to share the details on the Applefest September 28th . Fun for the kids, apples, pears and pies for sale and music!WDA looks...

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31:55

New Royalty, New Trails, New Ideas!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/09/11

Send us a textWe are privileged this week to visit with Aubree Kruger recently crowned Miss Wyoming Teen USA. Aubree is the daughter of Jackie and Nick Kruger and after listening to her you’ll understand why she did so well and is a young lady with a bright future.Like daughter like father so Nick Kruger stopped by to talk about what is happening in his office as the Worland Superintendent of Public Works. Nick will explain several new ideas being worked on and share the good news about a lar...

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28:45

What Matters This Week?

Hometown Matters ·

2024/09/04

Send us a textFall is in the air and it’s almost time to celebrate the harvest. Wyoming Sugar Company is hosting the Harvest Hoedown Saturday, September 7th and Brittany Swalstad, Factory Accountant joins me to give us the 411. There is still time to enter your favorite decorated cookies or you can volunteer to be a judge!St. Alan’s Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church of Wyoming are partnering with Soul Shop to present a faith- based suicide prevention workshop Thursday September 12 fro...

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33:06

Boots, Bling and Priceless Images

Hometown Matters ·

2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Grab your Boots and Bling and plan to be at the Hot Springs County Fair building September 7th at 5:15 PM for the fall fundraiser for Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness. I’ll chat with Cheryl Shero CEO and Mandy Horath Regional Account Specialist about all the fun details, prizes, food and live music.Local celebrity James Yule will join me in the second half of this episode and he and I are just going to talk about his photography as a gift to our community and why he...

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32:15

Mooovin and Shakin in Washakie County

Hometown Matters ·

2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message. We're MOOVIN....On today’s episode I’ll visit with Wyatt Agar of Durbin Creek Ranch and Washakie Feeders. The Board of Directors for the American Hereford Association is in town for their annual meeting and Wyatt is their President.Stevie Kowalczyk, Curator for the Washakie Museum returns to the podcast with all the happenings they have scheduled this fall.Find out what's shakin with the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce. Ruth Dugger, Executive Director with t...

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41:27

Senator, BBQ and Poker Run!

Hometown Matters ·

2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.It's campaign season and Hometown Matters is bringing you candidate interviews. This episode features Senator Ed Cooper, the last interview in our series. Ed is the incumbent for District 20. Tom Olhmstead was invited but did not respond. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. It is my intent to provide you the listener with an additional way to learn more about those willing to step up and run for office in Washakie Count...

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