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Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (06/08/23). Realize long-term dreams with preparation this year.

Patty Schmeiser, 78, died April 1, 2023 at her home in Maryland. She was born May 1, 1944 to Harold and Elizabeth Schmeiser. A memorial service will be held June 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bent Community Center in Las Animas, Colorado. Patty was a CPA in Las Animas for many years. After retiring she lived part-time in Maryland with family. Her interest and hobbies were reading biographies, traveling, caring for her home and four legged friends, and crabbing in Maryland. She is survived by four sisters, Pauline (Bud) Anderson, Norma Bauguess, Jeanette (Jerry) Dawson, and Margaret (John) Lestina; two brothers, Frank (Tonya) Schmeiser and Harold (Laurie) Schmeiser; five nieces, Mindy Anderson, Hayly Ronquillo, Kaitlyn Schmeiser, Lindsey Schmeiser, and Naykayla Lestina; five nephews, Ryan and Brett Dawson, Frank Schmeiser, Alec Schmeiser, and Jordon Lestina; and three greats, Ryleigh, Cole and Case Dawson.

A Celebration of Life for lifelong McClave resident, Mildred M. Travis was held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship church officiating. Interment followed at the McClave

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (06/01/23). Invent and plan dreamy possibilities this year.

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/25/23). Imagine, organize and plan this year.

A memorial service for Carlos Earl will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with military committal rites provided by V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Following the inurnment, there will be a luncheon at the Las Animas VFW Post #2411 (318 3rd St Las Animas, CO 81054). Carlos Raymond Earl was born December 6, 1948 to Raymond and Emma (Six) Earl and passed away at home on May 12, 2023 at the age of 74. Carlos was born, raised, and was a lifelong resident of his beloved Las Animas, Colorado. He grew up on his family’s farm outside of town where from a young age he helped his family with caring for their animals and other chores - it was through this work that he discovered a lifelong passion for animal husbandry and veterinary medicine. Carlos received his education in Las Animas beginning at a two-room schoolhouse where he first learned square dancing, and would attend Columbian, Melonfield, and the Old High School (Carlos’s graduating class was the last class to graduate from the Old High School). Throughout his time in school, Carlos participated in 4-H where he continued to hone his skills as a square dancer and would go on to attend the State Contest with his team four times. Carlos had hoped to attend college to study agriculture but in 1969, knowing that he would soon be drafted to go to Vietnam, he enlisted in the Army where he was trained as a medic. He spent one year in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division. While in Vietnam, he worked as a field surgeon at a forward operating base and later as a medic in the field. Carlos’s efforts saved the lives and eased the suffering of numerous US and Allied servicemen. While in Vietnam, Carlos participated in America’s invasion of Cambodia which was a closely guarded secret at the time. After finishing his tour in Vietnam, he served at Ft. Carso

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/18/23). Take charge this year.

At least two dozen members from the Fort Bent 4-H Club completed community service at Bent’s Fort on Sunday, April 30, following a brief club meeting. It’s an annual tradition for members to pitch in to help with any tasks with which the Fort needs help.