Hometown Matters

Send us Fan Mail October is not only Boos its Boobies and Breast Cancer Awareness month. We'll even talk about Hunterfest, The Scarecrow Contest and a laundry list of activities dealing with books at the local libraries. Carly Jeffers my favorite Multi -Modality Technologist from Washakie Medical Center, Banner Health will tell her story and bring us up to date on the latest technology being...

Send us Fan Mail  What do free concert, plenty of beer, braut and pumpkin pie eating and a giant pumpkin being dropped from a crane have in common? It's almost time for Oktoberfest and Caryn Harding of the Worland Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will share all the exciting events planned for October 4th and 5th at the Washakie County Fairgrounds. Jay Richard will also drop by...

Send us Fan Mail Pony espresso and Apple Crisp with Ice Cream.. this episode is a real treat!  While your mouth waters you’ll get an update from Stefanie Kolwalczyk Curator at the Washakie Museum. Pony Espresso Melodrama is so punny you’ll come away laughing. Beading Workshop, Speaker Series, and so much more! Jackie Denison will stop in from Circle J up above Ten Sleep to share the details on the...

Send us Fan Mail We are privileged this week to visit with Aubree Kruger recently crowned Miss Wyoming Teen USA. Aubree is the daughter of Jackie and Nick Kruger and after listening to her you’ll understand why she did so well and is a young lady with a bright future. Like daughter like father so Nick Kruger stopped by to talk about what is happening in his office as the Worland Superintendent of...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is in the air and it’s almost time to celebrate the harvest. Wyoming Sugar Company is hosting the Harvest Hoedown Saturday, September 7th and Brittany Swalstad, Factory Accountant joins me to give us the 411. There is still time to enter your favorite decorated cookies or you can volunteer to be a judge! St. Alan’s Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Church of Wyoming are part...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your Boots and Bling and plan to be at the Hot Springs County Fair building September 7th at 5:15 PM for the fall fundraiser for Gottsche Rehabilitation and Wellness. I’ll chat with Cheryl Shero CEO and Mandy Horath Regional Account Specialist about all the fun details, prizes, food and live music. Local celebrity James Yule will join me in the second half of this episode and...

Send us Fan Mail  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&ap...

Send us Fan Mail 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 addit...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 endor...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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. &...

Send us Fan Mail 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 LaD...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Final...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 alon...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Found...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail It's almost Mother's Day and although my mom has been gone 12 years I think of her daily. So this week I talked to three ladies who are not only successful local business women but mothers themselves. Sara Bain of Sara's Blue Jeans and Pearls talks about her business expansion downtown and how a simple jewelry business has led to a new boutique. Katie Tommerup owner...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Hometown Matters, Lila Jolley with the Washakie Prevention Coalition invites one and all to the  Drug Free Community Walk May 8th in Worland. Dan Vanderploeg introduces himself as the new UW Extension Agricultural and Natural Resource Educator for Washakie County. County Clerk Lily Rakness Parra and City Clerk Treasurer Tracy Glanz join forces to present electio...

Send us Fan Mail Suessical the Musical is coming to the Worland Middle School Auditorium May 2nd and 3rd. You an your family will enjoy a spectacular, whimsical, musical theater performance from the Worland High School Drama Department directed by Naomi Durrant. Enjoy family entertainment for only $7 per person. The Whos' are in trouble and you'll want to see who the hero is. Washakie Me...

Send us Fan Mail This episode will take you to the Washakie County School District #2 with Superintendent Annie Griffin and then to Worland’s new Axe Hole. You’ll learn about the Literacy Project and then hear about ladies’ lingerie from Caryn Harding of the Black Sheep Boutique. You’ll celebrate the construction of a brand-new school for 104 Ten Sleep students and learn how you can throw a party...