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No sooner than the trick or treat candy is handed out it seems like we shift our focus to Christmas and all the events that get us in the spirit. Today Linda Weeks Marketing Manager for Range joins me to talk about Trim a Tree and how your family can make some holiday memories right here in our hometown.

Before we talk about "Trim a Tree" you'll hear an update on the Range Pumpkin Hunt and how much fun it provided in 6 communities!

Thanks Range, for always bringing the fun to our community!

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On this episode Stephanie Kolwalczyk, curator of the Washakie Museum shares all the details of the Mini Mammoth Mixer and the Mammoth Quickdraw coming up November 6th and 7th. Both events are put on by the museum and Worland Rotary. It’s the party of the year and you won’t want to miss it.

In the second half of today’s podcast Kendra Bryant Ware shares some history of the 30 years Bryant Funeral Home has been in Worland and how a new crematory will be opening soon to help serve our community.

Halloween reminders too!!

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Megan McCoy joins me today from Reach for Recovery. She facilitates a group on Friday nights in the downstairs of Crosspoint Baptist Church for people who are in recovery or who love an addict and want to listen and learn. Certainly, a serious topic and something that is important to our community.

Join me now to learn more about Reach for Recovery through the story of Megan McCoy.

Learn more about the Kyle Weaver Benefit and how you can help one of our own as he and his family battle cancer.

WDA looks forward to bringing you Hometown Matters each week and we appreciate you stopping by. Find Hometown Matters on your favorite podcast platform. Visit Washakie Development.com or check us out on Facebook.

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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 and we appreciate you stopping by. Find Hometown Matters on your favorite podcast platform. Visit Washakie Development.com or check us out on Facebook.

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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 by to give me the details. Mark October 5th on your calendar to help kick off a full week of Pink Powerfest!

Join me now to learn more about what’s happening in our hometown……

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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 pound pumpkin and learn how you can compete or just stop by to watch a huge pumpkin be dropped from 200 feet in the air!

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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 December 4th. You’ll have to listen to learn all the exciting details.

Listen now to learn more about what’s happening in our hometown……

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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 open and a telehealth booth is expected soon. Karen shares a whole list of fall activities for the libraries in Worland and Ten Sleep.

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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,                                          who will try to convince me to eat purslane instead of spraying it. If you are interested in using natural plants as food and medicine you’ll want to listen and learn. She even offers a monthly class.

You never know what you might hear on Hometown Matters.

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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.

Commissioner Terry Wolf will then join us for an informative overview of the upcoming EMS, Emergency Medical Services, Assessment taking place September 4-5th. He’ll share how every citizen can have their input heard through group sessions, a public meeting and available survey. The assessment will help the Commissioners find a pathway forward for long term funding based on the community input. The questionnaire is available on the Washakie County website. 

WDA looks forward to bringing you Hometown Matters each week and we appreciate you stopping by. Find Hometown Matters on your favorite podcast platform. Visit Washakie Development.com or check us out on Facebook.