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This episode is all about Old Traditions With Modern Trends and the Washakie County Fair Coming up July 20—28th. Jeff Lapp Fair Board Chairman will kick things off with a review of the schedule, a highlight of the entertainment and instructions on how you can show off for your own purple ribbon!  washakiecountyfair.com has all the schedule, entry information and admission costs.

"Hometown Matters" to our youth during fair week and Olivia Clark of Renegades 4-H and Brylee  Miller with the Road Runners 4-H Club will visit with me about their 4-H projects and what their hopes and dreams are for Fair week!

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It must be time for the Wyoming sheep and wool festival in Thermopolis. You better get your best stock dog and head towards Thermopolis July 12-14th. No dog? Just plan to take in all of the free events! On this episode I’ll be joined by Carrie Bennett of the Mountain States Stock Dog Association, Heather Jones with the host committee for the Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival and LaDonna Miller who is volunteering to help with her first stock dog trial, bringing the sheep and is planning to run her dogs in the competition. Don’t be sheepish take a listen…

After we get the flock out of the studio…. I’ll visit with Brandon Yule, he and his wife Shae own  Blair’s Supermarket. He’ll help us get educated about the grocery business and why small towns are struggling to keep stores open. He will also on record, answer my question " Why are your grocery prices so HIGH?"

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Find yourself in Washakie County this July!
Wherefore art thou fun seekers? Stevie Kowalczyk, Curator at the Washakie Museum will be joining me again on this episode to highlight Shakespeare Events and much more going on at the Washakie Museum. You can even check out an electric car, see the Wonder Exhibit and eat the food that Shakespeare's Era had to offer.

Where for art thou lost people? Dave Michel Commander of the Washakie County Search and Rescue will find his way to this episode to help us learn more about Washakie County Search and Rescue. Thanks to all the volunteers who give of their time and talents!

Where art thou going for the Fourth of July Festivities? I’ll share some local favorite ideas! I hope you'll celebrate with fun, food and fireworks in our hometown!

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On this episode go back in time to 1860 with me to the Pony Express days with Lyle and Shelly Spence to learn more about the annual 4th of July ride between Hyattville and Ten Sleep. You can even send a letter to a loved one.

We’ll learn  what Sheryl Ley from the Worland Community Center has planned for Culturefest this weekend and hear about food, entertainment and vendors!

Finally, I’ll introduce you to the newest member of the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce staff Chassity Kiser Assistant Coordinator. 

Mount up listeners let’s ride!!!

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On this episode we'll  chat with Debbie Kelly with UW Extension. Debbie is the Centsible Nutrition Program Associate in Park County and a Regional Director for the First Lady’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative. We’ll be chatting all about the Grow a Little Extra Program and how gardening feeds the soul as well as your neighbors in need.

My second guest is also from Park County and is the Northwest Regional Director for the Wyoming Business Council, Kristin Fong. You’ll want to hear what the Wyoming Business Council is up to and how you can get your locally produced food or drink business marketed for free on Wyoming Table.

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Buckle up for this episode as I talk with Cody Beers Public Relations Specialist from WYDOT. We’ll travel the highway from Worland to Ten Sleep, talk about Washakie Avenue and the Culbertson Bridge. I’ll complain about the rest area at Walman being closed and we’ll get the most current information on the future of Teton Pass! Life is a highway in Wyoming so I hope you’ll come along for the ride today on Hometown Matters……

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The Washakie Museum will make you WONDER, The Worland Senior Center wants the FORCE to be with you and the New Hope Humane Society has PAWS to Help!

Stephanie Kolwalczyk, curator of the Washakie Museum gets this episode underway with multiple events you won’t want to miss this week and through the month of June. It just may make you Wonder.

Wendy Frederick, Director of the Worland Senior Center talks about new home health services offered through WYHOMEING. Don’t miss the May the Force Be With You Walk June 13th.

Deb Coronado from the New Hope Humane Society rounds out the show with a program where you can adopt a pet through Paws to Help.

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From growing hops in Washakie County to free popcorn at Washakie Cinemas this episode is sure to get your entrepreneurial juices flowing. It just may make you want to see a movie or visit Ten Sleep Brewing Company for a cold one.
Susan Pennington of Hillcrest Hops joins me to talk basics about their hop yard and how they are working toward their second harvest of hops. Fascinating and unique to the agriculture of our area for sure.
Marc Dykstra of Washakie Cinemas drops by with their story about bringing the theater back to life and involving the community to make it work for all, while providing family entertainment at an affordable price.
Each week I hope you are seeing how much Hometown really Matters!

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This is a fun one and I'm surrounded by law enforcement! Chief of Police Gabe Elliot and Sheriff Austin Brookwell join me for all the 411 on Safe Community Day. I know it sounds boring but it is NOT! You can see a helicopter, ride in a Humvee, experience Robo Bear and quite possibly see our sheriff and chief of police get tased! 
Wally Wallace with the Washakie Hospital Foundation Cancer Fund joins me to let our community know what it is going to take to see our cops tased! Over $200,000 has been given to families in the Big Horn Basin fighting cancer and they are hoping to raise $5,000 more at least!
Cheri Bundren also drops by to share about a cancer survivor and care giver event coming up June 9th, "Be Mindful!"
On this episode you'll be reminded how much Washakie County cares!

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Spring has sprung and graduates are everywhere! We know people are busy with events, activities and yard work. 
Take a moment to listen to Natalie Tharp and Sydnee Roady from the Chief Washakie FFA Chapter. You'll beam with pride knowing the future of agriculture is in good hands with the Class of 2024!
I'll share some upcoming events you might want to plan for too!
Josh Hansen joins me as well with the bright future he sees for Amish Origins as company right here in Washakie County that is growing like a weed and just added a Canadian presence to their website.
Great things happen everyday in Washakie County and the future is bright!

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