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July 25 is National Cowboy Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wyoming’s U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso have introduced and helped pass a resolution honoring the late Sen. Craig Thomas and cowboys everywhere. The resolution designates Saturday, July 25, as “National Day of the American Cowboy.”
Thomas was the initial drive behind the resolution, and after his death in 2007, Enzi has continued the tradition.
“The National Day of the American Cowboy celebrates one of Wyoming’s greatest icons. Wyoming’s cowgirls and cowboys embody the values that Americans hold dear: integrity, a strong work ethic, family values, patriotism, and good stewardship of the land and its creatures,” said Barrasso. “They continue to be the backbone of the American West and exemplify everything that is good about our nation.”
In Cody, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center along with Cody Nite Rodeo and the Cody Enterprise, are planning a full day of events to celebrate.
More information on National Day of the American Cowboy can be found on the official Web site at www.cowboyday.com. The site offers media kits, fact sheets, and flyers for anyone who wishes to join in the commemoration.
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Casper Farmer's Market seeks produce
CASPER — The Downtown Casper Community Farmer’s Market (DCCFM) seeks local producers for their second market season, beginning on Tuesday, July 28. The market will open at 5 p.m., each Tuesday through Sept. 15.
The Downtown Merchants & Professionals Association has committed to sponsor the Community Farmers' Market booth, which allows backyard gardeners to sell, free of charge, any excess produce they may have grown. Weekly activities include "Chef of the Market," live, local entertainment, kids' activities, assorted food and beverage vendors, and a small number of specialty craft vendors. Interested vendors, backyard gardeners, and anyone with questions should call the DDA at (307) 235-6710 or check the DCCFM website for 2009 vendor applications and information www.cprdowntownfarmersmarket.com.
One of the unique partnerships of the DCCFM includes the DDA, NOWCAP, and Peden's. Last year, the DDA purchased reams of canvas and strapping material for re-usable market bags. NOWCAP has agreed to offer their clients a workshop in which they cut, sew and sell the re-usable market bags. Then, Peden's prints the bags with the DCCFM logo. $4 of each bag benefits NOWCAP and $1 goes back to the Market towards operational costs.
This partnership is a great example of the unique, community-mindedness of the downtown market. The DCCFM hopes to continue building upon such business and civic collaborations and welcomes inquiries to that end.
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Bad beef sickens 18
GREELEY, Colo. — JBS Swift Beef Co. has voluntarily expanded its beef recall to include about 380,000 pounds of products because of possible E. coli contamination.
The beef products suspected of carrying the bacteria were produced on April 21 and are in boxes marked “EST. 969” with a package date of 042109 and a time stamp ranging from “0618” to “1130.”
E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea, and in the worst cases, kidney failure.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, investigation of 24 cases in multiple states turned up 18 cases where DNA testing confirmed the illnesses came from the same strain of E. coli. Two of the people sickened have developed kidney failure. None of the cases were from Wyoming.
Retailers that may have received recalled product in Wyoming include Costco and Smiths, which has seven stores in the state. According to a release from Smith’s, customers are being asked to carefully check their freezers for the following beef products with sell-by dates from May 5 to May 24:
- Ball Tip Steak, Petite Cut
- Lean 85/15 Ground Beef ST
- Ground Beef (Not to Exceed 15% Fat)
- Cube Steak
- Beef for Stew
- Beef for Fondue
- Beef Fajita Meat
- Beef for Stir Fry
Customers with those products are asked to return them to the store for a full refund.
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