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On this episode Chloe Stine, Events Coordinator with the Washakie Museum will take us through all the events planned for November and December at the museum. Get ready to mark your calendars beginning with November 11 for the Mini Mammoth Mixer from 5-8 PM.

In the second half of the show art is still on my mind as I sit down with Brenda Trippel the President of the Sagebrush Artisans to visit about the fourth annual pop-up shop filled with creative and uniques gifts.  The shop opens November 7th at 500 Big Horn. New location, same great gift ideas.

Keep your calendar handy and join me now for Hometown Matters…..

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This is the fifth and final in the series about how your penny works for Washakie County. Today you’ll hear from the Executive Director of the Worland Community Center Complex , Steve Hunt and Karina Rice, Executive Director of Crisis Prevention and Response. You’ll learn about their budgets, their facilities and the people they serve with help from your penny.

Join me now for Hometown Matters and plan to vote November 3!

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Community matters in our hometown and today you’ll learn all about the great pumpkin hunt, hosted by Range from their Brand and Marketing Manager Linda Weeks. You’ll find out how you can get in on $6800 worth of goods and services donated by local businesses for finding the pumpkin October 26-30.

In the second half Team Becky represented by Nichole Vail and Shelia Lissman will share how we can help one of our own Becky Hernandez as she waits for a new heart!

Join me now for a couple of hometown matters happening soon in Washakie County!

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Today’s episode is fourth in the series concerning the General Purpose Tax Initiatives to appear on the ballot November 3. Today you’ll learn more about the separate half percent sales tax proposed for EMS here in Washakie County. Commissioners Martinez, Wolf and Schmeltzer join me to share why Washakie County needs funds for EMS, how much difference a half cent will make and their plan to disperse the proceeds.

Join me now to see how your half penny will work for Emergency Services here in Washakie County.

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Today's episode is third in the series concerning the 1% General Purpose Tax initiative to appear on the ballot November 3, 2026. Amanda Macy, Executive Director for the Worland Youth Learning Center starts the show off right talking about how their 2% of the 1% is used to serve 200 youth. Their service supports the community workforce and makes sure youth have a fun, safe and educational experience outside of school hours. Mayor Ernie Beckley joins me in the second half of the episode to share how important this 1% General Purpose Tax is to the Town of Ten Sleep.

Join in now to see how your penny is working for youth and the Town of Ten Sleep!

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Sarah Witt is the brand-new CEO at Washakie Medical Center Banner Health and she’ll introduce herself and share her thoughts as she gets started in her new role. 

Bobby Swalstad the Washakie County Deputy Assessor and Mayor Rebecca George join me in the second half. Bobby will explain the exemption options concerning property tax and how proposition 1, the people’s initiative could impact our community. Mayor George will then discuss the Property Tax Forum coming up Thursday October 1, from 6-8PM at the WCC.

Join me now as we welcome new leadership at Washakie Medical Center and learn more about Property Tax right here in our Hometown…….

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Today’s episode is the second in a series providing information concerning the renewal of the 1% General Purpose Sales Tax that will appear on the ballot November 3, here in Washakie County. Randy Firnekas and Wendy Fredericks Executive Directors for the Ten Sleep and Worland Senior Centers will explain their clientele, services, budgets and how their percentage of the fifth penny has played a vital role in their organizations. In one of the fastest aging counties in a quickly aging state our senior centers become more important each day. Join me now to learn more how your penny has helped.

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It’s almost time to drop the giant pumpkin! If you have a pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon or other giant fruit you can participate at the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off September 26th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Jay Richard, President of Wyo Giants joins me today with all the smashing details. Find out what the pumpkin will drop on this year today on Hometown Matters.

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Lila Jolley DFC Coordinator and Community Prevention Specialist joins Stacey Utterback DFC Director/Coordinator to educate our community about the dangerous truth about today’s Marijuana. The Washakie Prevention Coalition is bringing Laura Stack to Worland to share her son’s Life and Death Story.

Find out more about the Washakie Prevention Coalition today on Hometown Matters……..

Laura Stack at the Washakie Museum September 15th at 6:30 PM

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On November 3, 2026 Washakie County will go to the polls and have the renewal of the 1% General Purpose Sales Tax and a half percent sales tax on the ballot. The renewal of the 5th penny will help fund the City of Worland, The Town of Ten Sleep, The Worland and Ten Sleep Senior Centers, The Youth Learning Center, The Worland Community Center Complex and Crisis Prevention and Response. The half penny will be used by Washakie County for emergency services. This podcast is the first in a series to help you, the voter, understand where these pennies go and how they are put to work for our community. 

Join me now as I visit with Worland’s Mayor Rebecca George and Clerk Treasurer Tracy Glanz as we discuss how the 5th penny has worked for the City of Worland…..

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