Tribute compiled by Dick Perue and coffee drinking buddies.

There’s an empty chair at the “Old Geezers Coffee Clatch” that will never be filled again.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Although storms were running through the County on the afternoon of September 11, Rawlins was spared and it was a pleasant but blustery day. It was a good day for a 9/11 Memorial.

The event, held at the courthouse in Rawlins, started promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the program was led by Tink Day, the 23-year organizer of this ceremony in memory of the victims of 9/11.

By Dick Perue 

GATT Correspondent

Generous valley residents are urged to buy a breakfast or bake sale item on Saturday, Sept. 14th, so less fortunate folks may enjoy a free meal once a month.

Press Release

Food Bank of Wyoming

Food Bank of Wyoming is joining Feeding America’s national Hunger Action Month® campaign and asking for the public’s help to nourish communities. Thanks to the generosity of Powder River Energy Foundation, with the support of Powder River Energy Corporation, CoBank, and Basin Electric, all donations — up to $35,000 — made to Food Bank of Wyoming during Hunger Action Month will be matched.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Information provided by Connie Patterson

The Friends of the Library (FOL) recently donated a new, movable magazine rack to the Extended Care Unit at the North Platte Valley Medical Center. It is a thoughtful gesture that will greatly benefit the residents and staff.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Like many Americans 23 years ago, Tink Day was shocked by what was unfolding in New York and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001.

“I couldn’t believe it when just one plane had struck and thought it was a terrible accident,” Day said. “Then the second plane hit and I realized it was much, much worse.”

By Dick Perue 

GATT Correspondent

It just doesn’t get any better than this: gorgeous weather slowly ushering out summer, school starting, the beginning of the best season of the year—Indian Summer, Labor Day weekend, a soak in the Hobo Pool and all topped-off with a free meal and fellowship.

One of the largest celebrations in Carbon County in 2024 happened on August 17 in Sinclair, Wyoming. The town celebrated a 100-year-old birthday.

It was a year in the making according to Monte Thayer, the Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Sinclair. There were a lot of meetings to get this day right. Thayer estimated there were probably 16 to 17 meetings to get this celebration pulled together.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Local bikers and the Lawson family gathered on Saturday, July 24, to honor Tony “T-Bone” Lawson, a beloved community member who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. T-Bone was well-known for organizing the annual T-Bone Classic Poker Run, a charity event benefiting local children facing illness.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last Saturday I was in Sinclair, Encampment and Medicine Bow. I had a chance to see a lot of the different landscapes that day of Carbon County under baby blue skies. There was a breeze that kept the temperature comfortable.

I remember as I finished my day driving to Medicine Bow how spectacular the day had been and I was glad my senses could enjoy it.

By Dick Perue 

GAT Correspondent

It just doesn’t get any better than this: gorgeous weather slowly ushering out summer, school starting, beginning of best season of the year—Indian Summer, Labor Day weekend, a soak in the Hobo Pool and all topped-off with a free meal and fellowship.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale on Friday, August 9, continued its tradition of strong community support as local businesses eagerly participated in the auction, purchasing top-tier livestock raised by young 4-H and FFA members.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

This year at the Carbon County Fair, the concession stand thrived, despite the abundance of food trucks on the grounds.

Press Release

Mira Miller, Community Relations/PIO, City of Rawlins, Wyoming

Mary Oaks has been named this month’s recipient of the Rawlins Community Build Award, recognized for her tireless efforts to keep the town clean by regularly picking up trash without seeking recognition.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

An officer in the Rawlins Police Department is making many in the Department proud. In July, Officer Colton Halacy and Sergeant Thomas Gamblin received a call for an unresponsive male; they responded, initiated CPR, and used an AED. Their efforts led to the patient being stabilized. They have been nominated for an RPD Life Saving Medal.