By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

It is hard to believe that spring is almost upon Carbon County.

The weather has been remarkably gentle for March and April (not wanting to jinx us by any means) and I have been eyeing my gardens on how much I should do. My daffodils are only a few days away from blooming. I have not seen my crocus yet, but they very well could be under old plant growth.

*Editor’s note: I asked my nephew what his experience has been like preparing for college as high school student since the end of the school year is fast approaching and many students are preparing for or going off to college soon. This is his response.

By Alex Julka

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Sometimes we take something for granted because it is always there, not realizing how lucky we are. I venture to say this is true about recreation centers.

In Carbon County, we are really lucky to have some excellent recreation center facilities. A big reason I moved to Hanna was the recreation center it had. 

I have heard this from other residents, the recreation center was a major reason for moving to Hanna.

Recreation centers add quite a lot to a community.

Spring is officially here.

A Carbon County spring has often been unrecognizable as the cold snowy weather of winter can last until mid-May, although this year’s winter has been tolerable so far.

At least compared to last year.

I have been told by long-term residents, it was the worst they had ever seen. 

At least in recent memory.

It ranked as the worst in my memory.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last weekend, with Rawlins going to State, was the end of my basketball season. It has been a challenge to keep up. I had 10 teams to keep track of in addition to three wrestling teams and for a bit of time, I tried to keep abreast of swimming results.

It was a busy sports season for me.

The Carbon County Traveler

Mike Armstrong

I just came back from the Governor’s Conference the other day and it was interesting as always. Although the great news about the conference was Saratoga ProStart doing really well in a culinary competition, there are some interesting bits of news to come later from the event. 

I got a phone call the other day from Darby Doll, a one-time Encampment resident, who lives in Taiwan with his wife and daughter. Many in the Valley may know him as Buck and Ardyce Hoem’s grandson.

He was just finishing up celebrating Chinese New Year.

The Carbon County Traveler

Mike Armstrong

Past few weeks, I have interviewed some medical personnel who are new to Carbon County and it has reminded me how different the world of medicine is around the world which I have personally witnessed.

By Alex Bakken    

Carbon County Sheriff

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The world goes by quickly, and sometimes we miss something important. January 15 was Elementary School teacher’s day. I hope the Elementary School Teachers of Carbon County got a lot of apples and thanks for what they do.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

New Year’s Eve was a good time for me this year. I started by getting a few things done around the house and scooted off to attend a New Year’s Eve get-together at a church. The parishioners at the Baptist Church in Hanna brought food and games to celebrate the coming year. It started in the late afternoon and there was a lot of fun to be had before it ended around 6ish.

By Dana Davis    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

New Year’s resolutions have ancient origins, dating back to ancient Babylonians who celebrated the New Year with promises, such as returning borrowed farm equipment during their 12-day festival called Akitu that marked the start of the farming season.