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Hometown Matters

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

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14:22

Tertia Gillett; Grant Director

Hometown Matters ·

2025/10/15

Send us a text Hey listeners. If you have suggestions for podcast guests, give me a shout! I always need new ideas! This short and sweet episode features Tertia Gillet new Grants Director for Washakie County and the City of Worland. She is new to our area and offers her insight as to what her job entails and her hopes for finding resources for both Washakie County and the City of Worland. Join me now to get to know Tertia Gillet….. WDA looks forward to bringing you Hometown Matters each week ...

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33:32

Doggy Races and Pink Power

Hometown Matters ·

2025/10/01

Send us a text So much is happening at Octoberfest this weekend the fun spilled over into this week’s episode. Deb Cornado with the New Hope Humane Society wants to invite all to the Doggy Races October 4th just before the pumpkin drop. Your dog not interested? Come join the fun and sponsor the dogs to help raise funds for the New Hope Humane Society. Cheri Bundren and Becky Cook two thirds of the ABC Committee heading up the organization of several breast cancer awareness activities stopped ...

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37:44

Pumpkin Drops on Octoberfest

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2025/09/24

Send us a text Octoberfest happens October 4th, at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Kids activities, beer, cabbage burgers, a pumpkin tasting contest, crowning of the royalty, live entertainment, dog races and much more. You’ll hear Worland/Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Caryn Paxton share all the details. Jay Richard also stopped by to share the latest information on the Wyoming State Pumpkin Weigh-Off Championship in conjunction with Octoberfest. You’ll hear about his 1600...

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29:06

Applefest, Cinderella and "The Nutcracker"

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2025/09/17

Send us a text Fall is in the air and that means it’s time for Applefest at the Circle J above Ten Sleep. Jackie Denison, Camp Coordinator, joins me to talk about all the fun set for September 27th from 10AM-4 PM. Food, music, lots of fun kids activities, and delicious apple pie! Stephanie Kowalczyk, Curator at the Washakie Museum, returns to the podcast to let us in on the September-October events. Archeology Symposium, Cinderella and a big announcement about “The Nutcracker” set for D...

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24:47

Warriors and Readers

Hometown Matters ·

2025/09/10

Send us a text It's Homecoming Week for the Warriors September 15 through the 20th! Ethan Partridge, Student Body President and Laramie Trauntvein join me to talk all about Tailgate Tuesday September 16th, along with the Lady Warriors Volleyball game! Food trucks, The Local Lemon Lemonade, sweet treats and more will be on hand to celebrate! Karen Funk Washakie County Library System Director joins me in the second half. The new addition to the children’s area in the Worland library is op...

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36:04

Field to Table

Hometown Matters ·

2025/09/03

Send us a text From Warrior fall sports to foraging weeds for your dinner, this episode is diverse. Jordan McKamey of McKamey Broadcasting is getting ready for another year of bringing you Warrior and Lady Warrior sports when you can’t be in the bleachers. He’ll share his story and invite you to each and every game. Go Warriors! Our second guest is Renelle Williams local herb enthusiast, &n...

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31:23

HR 2 EMS

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2025/08/27

Send us a text Laura Mocko, Director of Human Resources for Range stops by to share about an opportunity for small businesses who lack capacity for an HR department but could benefit from a networking group of professionals. The regulations are complex and ever changing. SHRM, The Society for Human Resource Management, has free virtual Coffee and Conversations each month to help businesses of all sizes manage the daunting task of human resources. Laura tells us how we cab up our game in HR. C...

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17:56

Chamber Changes

Hometown Matters ·

2025/08/20

Send us a text Dawna Burton is the new Assistant Director for the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce. Lots of changes are happening at the Chamber and Dawna will share the inside scoop along with all the details on the Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ set for Thursday August 21, at the Washakie County Courthouse. You just might find out about ways to volunteer in our community you hadn’t thought of. Let’s see what the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce is up to these days right here on ...

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28:51

Cards, Cancer and Culture!

Hometown Matters ·

2025/08/13

Send us a text This episode starts out with all you need to know about the Washakie Hospital Foundation's Badlands Poker Run and ends with an update for all the cultural events planned at the Washakie Museum. Mark your calendar for August 23rd . You’ll find out why when you listen to Kristin Fox and Wally Wallace from the Washakie Hospital Foundation talk about this year’s Badlands Poker Run! It’s a full day of fun and the proceeds go to help local families who are fighting the fi...

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41:54

Cue the Music and Please Pass the BBQ!

Hometown Matters ·

2025/08/06

Send us a text Nowoodstock 24 is coming to Ten Sleep this Friday August 8, Saturday and Sunday and you will want to be there for the whole party! Pat O’Brien one of the founders of the event and Kurt Steinke will fill us in on the song writers, local stars and well- known artists who will be performing live on the banks of Ten Sleep Creek. Entertainment, vendors, food and fun for the whole family! Not to be out done Lynn Murdoch and Dave Paxton stopped by to get us all excited for the Pepsi W...

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21:18

Praise United! Musicfest 2025

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Music is in the air again this weekend at the Washakie County Fairgrounds when Big Praise presents Musicfest August 2nd from 4-10 PM. Kelly Schauble and Jenna Byers from Big Praise join me to share their enthusiasm for the event and invite one and all to come out and enjoy wonderful music with musicians from all around the Big Horn Basin. Concessions and fun for the kids will be available but you will want to bring your own chair! WDA looks forward to bringing you Hometown Matt...

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20:03

Bits and Pieces of the Washakie County Fair Chronicle

Hometown Matters ·

2025/07/23

Send us a text I’m guessing everyone is at the Washakie County Fair. It’s so quiet around the studio and everyone was too busy to come talk to me today so as per usual here I sit talking to myself. At least I know one person is listening. I’m nearing retirement well if I can figure out how to pay the bills….and everyone asks what I am going to do when I quit working. Every year at fair time someone asks me about the history of the fair. I’m guessing they think I am one of the older supporters...

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34:02

"See EWE at the Washakie County Fair!"

Hometown Matters ·

2025/07/16

Send us a text This episode is an opportunity for youth to shine and learn. It was my pleasure to offer this experience. I am finally a queen and the Washakie County Fair Royalty even gave me a crown! The Washakie County fair gets underway this week with the shooting sports and horse show but really heats up next week with youth shows, exhibits, food and entertainment! You’ll hear from the real royalty Hailey Wall Washakie County Fair Queen, Mesa Whitehead Washakie County Fair Princess ...

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36:12

Forbidden Sips and Farm Fresh

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Forbidden Sips.... The Outlaw Speakeasy Cocktail Lounge and Cigar Bar is open in the old Brass Plum building . On this episode you’ll get a history lesson while finding out more about this new local business. Jessica Peragine, a first grade teacher and Matt Haviland formerly of the State Engineer’s Office are hoping to put Worland on the map and make the Outlaw Speakeasy a fun and unique destination. Farm Fresh..... It’s almost opening day for the Washakie Cou...

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32:12

Four Eyes on the Fourth!

Hometown Matters ·

2025/07/02

Send us a text Let's have some fun keeping "Four Eyes on the Fourth!" This episode is a mix of celebration of the Fourth of July and an introduction of Dr. Dusty Asay our brand new optometrist at Worland Vision Clinic. Ten Sleep Wyoming has the best Fourth of July party and you won’t want to miss it! Bryony Volin from the Ten Sleep Saloon joins me to put it all together so you won’t miss a thing this Independence Day. From the Pony Express and parade to the rodeo and street dance ...

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21:38

Shakespeare to Speed Goat

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Robin Hood the Musical and Shakespeare in the Park are coming soon and you’ll find out who, when and where from Washakie Museum’s Curator Stephanie Kowalczyk. You’ll even learn more about Dinosaurs at the upcoming STEAM camp. In the second half of today’s show, you’ll hear from Amy Truman Director of Sales at the popular Ten Sleep Brewing Company. They have fun live entertainment, brand new Mama Z’s pizza everyday and plenty of cold craft beer on tap. Every week I'm reminded of...

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27:54

Pony Express to Wings and Wheels

Hometown Matters ·

2025/06/18

Send us a text The Pony Express will ride again this Fourth of July from Hyattville to Ten Sleep just in time for the big parade at 10 AM in downtown Ten Sleep. You’ll hear from Lyle and Shelly Spence representing the Ten Sleep -Hyattville Lions Club, who will share some history of the cross- country mail service. You’ll also find out how you can send a keepsake letter to your loved ones this Independence Day. Get your envelopes today in Worland at the Worland Library or the Worland Sen...

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32:56

Dr. CCC

Hometown Matters ·

2025/06/11

Send us a text It's Father’s Day weekend, don’t forget to hug your dad! I think of my dad almost daily and he has been gone over 30 years. He taught me many things including how to milk a cow, how to garden and how not to talk back to my elders. On today’s episode I sit down with local Optometrist Dr. Carl Cottrell of Worland Vision Clinic. Carl shares a little bit about his life, past, present and future and how being the dad of five girls has been one of his greatest successes. Listen...

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28:59

Readers & Royals

Hometown Matters ·

2025/06/04

Send us a text It’s time for Summer reading at our libraries and you’ll learn all about how youth will spend the month of June coloring our world. Karri Savage Assistant Director for the Washakie County Libraries System will share all the information. You’ll also learn about a program in July including Legos and cyber security! Readers can even win a pizza! A little older reader can win baskets and prizes in both Worland and Ten Sleep In the second half of this episode Beth Stiver joins me to...

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36:27

Tune into June!

Hometown Matters ·

2025/05/28

Send us a text June is my favorite month! On today’s episode you’ll learn all about Safe Community Day coming June 7th . Kami Neighbors Washakie County Emergency Management Coordinator and Sheriff Austin Brookwell join me live to let us in on all the fun activities planned complete with Robo Bear! The episode really takes flight with Josh Hellyer of Hellyer Aviation and Bill Pennington of Guardian Flight and the Worland Flying Club visiting about Wings and Wheels a Fly In and Car Show p...

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