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You listeners asked for it and you are about to hear it the honest truth about Breck Buer, Electrician, musician and all-around good guy!

When I polled all two of my Facebook friends to find out who you wanted to learn more about in our community Breck Buer was one of the superstars you requested. Be careful what you hope for because you just might get it!

I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Breck!

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The Chief Washakie Chapter of the FFA is 95 years old and Grace Godfrey Advisor of the Chapter today stops by to talk about the reunion event and how times have changed for FFA in the 20 years she has been involved here in Worland. All former FFA members will have many memories to share at the event planned for January 20th from 10AM to noon at the Worland High School Commons.

The oil and gas industry has been a very important part of our economy here in Washakie County for many years and the latest exhibit opening this Friday at the Washakie Museum will tell the tale. Marian Bender Executive Director with the Washakie Museum shares about the Boom and Bust exhibit along with a list of other fun events planned for January and early February at the Washakie Museum.

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To 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 airport!

Happy New Year! Thanks for listening and sharing Hometown Matters with your friends and family!

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Tis 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. 

Hometown Matters will return in the New Year on January 6th, 2025! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Washakie Development Association and Hometown Matters.

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 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 12, from 10 AM -2PM

The Washakie Museum hopes you’ll drop by the Soup and Cookie Fair Saturday December 14, from 11-1 PM and be sure to mark the Ten Sleep Lighted Parade on your calendar for 6PM December 21.

So much fun so little time…

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The 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 December 7th is the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights downtown Worland at 6PM.

 My guest today has almost done it all from Tyroleans to bulldogs and drones to carving, Mike Willard shares his history, interests and thoughts on life in our hometown. Not to give up any more of the surprises….you'll want to listen !

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This 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 out how. Don’t forget their great gift shop.

Caryn Harding new Executive Director for the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce finishes the podcast with the 411 on the Lighted Parade set for December 7 and the Washakie County Map being put together by the chamber.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. May you find yourself surrounded by family, food, football and fun as you count your many blessings. Please shop our hometown this Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday. Don’t miss the Trim a Tree event in Pioneer Square complete with a visit from Santa Friday night November 29th from 5-7PM. 

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 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 Community Thanksgiving Feast free to the public for Thanksgiving Day being organized by the faith-based community in Worland. You'll want to help and celebrate this time of caring and sharing.

Finally, Karen Jean Funk Director of the Washakie County Library System will stop by to share all the fun festivities planned for the month of December at the Worland and Ten Sleep Libraries complete with a gingerbread competition and an ugly attire contest? I'm thinking you won't be able to wait to start building a gingerbread house and putting your ugly outfit together.

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The 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 Thru Extravaganza and a new event 2 Nights in Whoville complete with a giant Christmas Tree lighting and a drive in movie. Tis the season for fun events in our hometown!

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Almost 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 provide free training and a community night to raise awareness.

In the second half Linda Weeks Marketing Manager with Range will share how you and your family can get involved in the Trim a Tree Program, that will light Pioneer Square this holiday season.

Trim a  Tree is sponsored by Range and The City of Worland and heated by Big Horn Heating and Cooling. 

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