WYO Veterans Service Officer, Wyoming CDA, Ft. Laramie Historical Assoc., Weekend Events, Daylights Savings
October 30th, 2009KGOS/KERM Regional News
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Wyoming State Veterans Service Officer Barry Gasdek will be in Torrington this coming Tuesday to provide assistance with claim forms, applications for awards and certificates and other matters of interest to local military veterans. If you have questions about your veteran’s Federal or State benefits, or how to get enrolled in the V.A. Health Care System, stop and see Barry. He will be set up in the Lobby at the Goshen County Courthouse this Tuesday November 3rd from 10AM until 3PM. If you need to set up an appointment to see him at another time, give him a call at 307-460-8195. Many veterans are not aware of the many and various benefits or health care for which they may be eligible. If you have questions about your eligibility or if you need assistance obtaining benefits, training, education or medical treatment, stop in and visit with Barry Gasdek, your State Service Officer at the Goshen Courthouse this Tuesday November 3rd.
Earlier this month, the Administration unveiled the Homeowner Affordability & Stability Plan. The intent of the new initiative is to stabilize the U.S. housing market by helping to support low mortgage rates for first-time homebuyers and to expand housing resources for low and middle income borrowers that are affordable over the long run. According to David Haney, Executive Director of the Wyoming Community Development Authority, this initiative is great news to anyone in Wyoming who is considering buying their first home. Administration officials stressed that this initiative is temporary. It is intended to stimulate the housing market as well as the bond market. Haney said details are still trickling out of Washington, but the bottom line here is that Wyoming’s first-time homebuyers will continue to receive affordable mortgage interest rates. For information about the Administration’s plan, log onto www.wyomingcda.com and click on the Administration’s “Official Statement” link. You can also contact the WCDA at 307-265-0603.
If you would like the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference at Fort Laramie National Historic Site and making sure the story of Fort Laramie continues to be told to future generations, take the time now and join the Fort Laramie Historical Association as a dues paying member. FLHA is a non-profit organization and donations of time and/or money are always welcome, and they are tax deductible. We want to pass on that the association will be holding their Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday December 13th. Annual membership levels cover a wide range, from $10 for youth ages 1 to 18 years old, and levels up to $500 dollars. Best of all, you can take heart in knowing that your participation and partnership will help in preserving and protecting the resources of the Fort Laramie National Historic Site. If you would like information about membership in the Fort Laramie Historical Association, just call 307-837-2221.
OK mom’s and dad’s, get those little ones bundled up and head on downtown to main street in Torrington tonight for the Halloween Safety Treat Night, presented by Torrington Merchant’s Association. It’s going to be a full hour of fun between 5 and 6PM. Remember, all those little ghouls, goblins, princesses and space cadets under 12 years of age, must be accompanied by an Adult. There will be a Harvest Party tomorrow night at the LaGrange Community Building starting at 4:30. There will be free hot dogs, drinks and games. This event is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and they remind you, young children must be accompanied by an adult.
This Saturday night, daylight savings time ends. November 1st is the official end of daylight savings time. With the turning back of clocks, citizens will get back that extra hour of sleep they gave up in the spring.
