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 We're MOOVIN....On today’s episode I’ll visit with Wyatt Agar of Durbin Creek Ranch and Washakie Feeders. The Board of Directors for the American Hereford Association is in town for their annual meeting and Wyatt is their President.

Stevie Kowalczyk, Curator for the Washakie Museum returns to the podcast with all the happenings they have scheduled this fall.

Find out what's shakin with the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce. Ruth Dugger, Executive Director with the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce will come by with an invitation for all businesses to be involved in the Business Expo slated for September 7th at the Worland Community Center Complex.

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It's campaign season and Hometown Matters is bringing you candidate interviews. This episode features  Senator Ed Cooper, the last interview in our series. Ed is the incumbent for District 20. Tom Olhmstead was invited but did not respond. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. It is my intent to provide you the listener with an additional way to learn more about those willing to step up and run for office in Washakie County so that you as a voter can make an informed choice.

Kristin Fox and Rhonda Tigner  drop by to talk about the Washakie Hospital Foundation Badland Poker Run set for Saturday August 24.

It's also time  for the Wyoming State BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival August 16-17 at the Washakie County Fairgrounds and will get all the details from Lynn Murdoch and Dave Paxton.

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It's campaign season and Hometown Matters is bringing you candidate interviews. This episode features  Representative Martha Lawley and Tami Young who both are running for the House of Representatives for District 27. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. Both candidates were provided the same questions via e-mail prior to recording. I’m even going to try not to talk too much! It is my intent to provide you the listener with a fair way to learn more about those willing to step up and run for office in Washakie County so that you as a voter can make an informed choice.
Don't forget to exercise your freedom to vote August 20, 2024.

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Two candidates for Washakie County Commissioner plus two music fests equals way too much fun!

It's campaign season and Hometown Matters will be bringing you Washakie County Commissioner candidate interviews this week. This episode features Tom Schmeltzer and Aaron Anderson running for Washakie County Commissioner. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. Both candidates were provided the same questions via e-mail. I’m even going to try not to talk too much! It is my intent to provide you the listener with a fair way to learn more about those willing to step up and run for office in Washakie County.

If you need a break from all the campaigning, you’ll want to keep listening for all the information on Nowoodstock 2024- Ten Sleep Music Festival with Pat O’Brien and Kurt Steinke.

Later I'll offer some basic information about the Praise United Musicfest hosted by Big Praise August 3, 10AM-7PM at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. It's live worship led by area contemporary Christian bands. Music fellowship and food!

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It's campaign season and Hometown Matters will be bringing you candidate interviews starting with the candidates for Worland Mayor in this episode. WDA is a neutral organization and this podcast is not an endorsement for anyone. All candidates were invited to participate and  provided the same questions via e-mail. I’m even going to try not to talk too much! It is my intent to provide you the listener with a fair way to learn more about those willing to step up and run for office in Washakie County. The goal is to help listeners be more informed when we exercise our freedom to vote in the primary election August 20, 2024.

This episode includes interviews with Bruce Nolting, Rebecca George and Jim Gill.

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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.

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.