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FALL IS IN THE AIR

While basking in 88 degree heat with very little breeze as the HIGH over Wyoming persists on making a good argument that summer is not over just yet. The few yellow leaves argue the point that fall is coming like it or not.

Many partners will recall the historical ranch tour of the FXR and neighboring ranches last summer. This was a very fun and educational event that the ranch opened its gates to invite our neighbors on an historical tour. Those in attendance were not the only ones who took notice of this annual event. The Wyoming State Historical Society Awards Committee has selected the Kiwanis Club of Wheatland along with the Platte County Historical Society as the recipients of the 2010 Activities/Education Award for their project called “Platte County Historic Ranch Tour”!

Most of us associate “lockjaw” and Tetanus shots with rusty nails and deep puncture wounds. However, the best place to come in contact with Clostridium tetani is in dust and animal waste. A wound the size of a pin prick is large enough for a tetanus spore to enter and incubate. A large puncture with a rusty piece of metal normally causes us to run to the doctor to renew our protection with a tetanus shot booster, but leaning on a shovel handle where animal feces had once been is just as likely a culprit for infection.

There are a few events on the calendar the summer of 2010 that may interest our partners who enjoy dirt bikes and ATVs. You can get full details on the ranch calendar, but here is something to get your motor running.

On July 4: A Community Event - Semi-pro motocross races at the Platte County Fairground beginning at 5pm ($5 Admission), fireworks at dark, plus a live band. For more information, www.plattecofair.com/wheatlandsx/.

On July 28: A Partner Sponsored Event - Take an ATV ride to the Laramie Mountain Fire Tower.