By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Sinclair Parks and Recreation Director had a surprise when he went to the Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) conference this year. Monte Thayer, Sinclair’s Parks and Recreation Director, has been a part of the association from when he was Recreation and Parks Director of Rawlins. Thayer estimates he has been working in the recreation profession for about 15 years.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Food Pantry just moved to a larger location from its site at the Medicine Bow Community Center and had its grand opening on October 25. Lucinda Schofield, the director of the Medicine Bow Food Bank started to look for other possible locations in town to expand several months ago. Schofield thought she found one, but wasn’t sure if it was available.  

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Jezria Latham has been working in real estate since she was five years old and her mother got her Realtor license in 1987.

When most kids are graduating from high school and deciding what to do with their future, Latham bought her first house and got her Realtor license at age 18.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the North Platte Valley Medical Center (NPVMC) held a vibrant event known as the “Pink Party” on Wednesday. The event served a dual purpose; to raise funds for the Corbett Medical Foundation and to shed light on the importance of breast cancer screening and awareness in the community.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Hanna has enjoyed some recent cottage industries springing up in the past year or so where residents can have baked goods or pizza. Now there is another business called Rose’s Tasty Creations. 

Rose Auld was born in Wyoming, but her family moved to California when she was young.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) annual meeting and fundraiser was a tremendous success, not only because it was sold out, but also because the attendees had an excellent time. It was held in the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Saratoga will soon be in for a treat, Lollypops has been purchased by new owner, Kenny Walters. He hopes to open the business toward the end of the month but like any new business, it takes time. In a perfect world, Walters said jokingly he would have liked to have been open two weeks ago. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“We just wrapped up our 5th Annual Foundation Fun Scramble Calcutta,” Stephanie Hinckle, Marketing, Communications and Foundation Director, for Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) commented. “It is our primary fundraiser through the MHCC foundation which is a 5013C, which has a separate board from the board of trustees. The foundation is a mechanism to help raise funds.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Nestled in the heart of Saratoga, the iconic Hotel Wolf stands as a living testament to the town’s history and charm. Established in 1893 by Frederick G. Wolf, this historic establishment has undergone a series of transformations over the years, yet has always remained a beloved cornerstone of the community. 

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Not Glue Horse Rescue, Inc. (NGHRI), a non-profit based in Medicine Bow, has just started its mission to rescue, re-home or offer sanctuary to horses who have been abused, abandoned, and or neglected.

On August 5th, Classic Air hosted a fantastic event marking their 35 years of exceptional service. The celebration was filled with excitement as various first responders were invited to experience helicopter rides. The atmosphere was further enhanced by a delectable barbeque spread courtesy of Michael’s Big City Steakhouse.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

An important component of the Carbon County Fair not always recognized but would be missed if gone, are the vendors who show off their unique items for visitors to purchase. There are a lot of hand-crafted items that range from woodwork art to soap.

By Mike Armstrong   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Two Carbon County residents and business owners had a pleasant surprise on Wednesday, August 9, at Washington Park in Rawlins, when they received awards from their colleagues who come from all over Carbon County.

Michael Lujan, owner of Michael’s Big City Steakhouse (Michael’s) in Rawlins, won Carbon County Businessperson of the Year. He was very surprised.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Fair concession stand is more like a restaurant, which serves amazing meals for a reasonable price. It is mostly meat and potato based, but there is some good food coming from those grills to the customers waiting outside the pickup window.

By Mike Armstrong

Writer, Carbon County Comet

“If you don’t take the time to be healthy, disease will make time for you,” Dr. Catherine Coudray OMD (oriental medical doctor). “Prevention and maintenance is better than suffering from major health concerns. It is like owning a car. It is easier to do maintenance than major repairs.”

Coudray understands this well after practicing her form of medicine for 30 years.