Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Carol Lee Gilbert – August 7, 1938 – August 17, 2024
Carol Lee Gilbert was born on August 7, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Claude Buster Barnes and Blanche Leona (Carroll) Barnes. She passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 86, at her home in Las Animas, Colorado. Carol grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota and Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she […]
The “Fanci Anne Strut” a perfect Dog Day of Summer event
Organizers (left to right) – Desiree Ellis, Karen Voepel and Judy Turpin Saturday’s “Fanci Anne Strut” dog party was a smashing success. The event, held in the Enchanted Forest on August 17 in conjunction with the day’s Downtown Custom & Classic car show, surpassed even the loftiest of expectations. Many people in Lamar knew or […]
28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice “Angel Open” golf tournament continues to be a favorite for local golfers
Ron Reedy, tournament director Under a hot, bright sun early in the morning on Saturday, August 17, 24 teams of golfers converged on the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. They were there to participate in the 28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice’s “Angel Open” tournament, with all proceeds being donated to the very worthy organization. […]
The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments is going up again Jan. 1.
Brendan Hartigen brings dirty dishes into the kitchen at The Last Steep Bar & Grill on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte on Aug. 6, 2019. Sean buses tables and does whatever other tasks are given to him. (Dean Krakel, Special to The Colorado Sun) The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments […]
Zonta of Prowers County welcomes newest member, Angie Woelk
Angie Woelk (left), was installed as the newest member of the Zonta Club of Prowers County at their August meeting. Pictured with Angie are members of the ZPC Board. Guest speaker for the August meeting was Rose Ann Yates (on right) with President Connie Jacobsen.
June 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar
The City of Lamar’s most recent Revenue Report includes June Sales and Use Tax collected in July, 2024. City sales tax collected (3%) is up $20,211.74, an increase of 4.67% for the same month in 2023. Use tax collected is also up $2,494.68, an increase of 5.13% over 2023. Other collections, which include penalties and […]
More Colorado children will get state-funded full-day preschool this year
Gov. Jared Polis reads to a preschool class last August to celebrate the rollout of the state’s universal preschool program State officials say more than 11,000 Colorado children will get free full-day classes through the state’s universal preschool program this year, more than double the number last year. The increase means progress towards one of […]
Tarantula migration coming soon
Be warned. Thousands of tarantulas will be making their way across Colorado very soon. No, it’s not the plot from the 1990 film “Arachnophobia,” but a perfectly normal, and very real (albeit creepy to some) annual migration that occurs in the state each year. This event, often informally called a migration, is more accurately […]
Robert Allen “Rob” Brown – March 23, 1957 – July 20, 2024
A come and go celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert Allen Brown, affectionately known to his family and friends as Rob, will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Lamar Eagle’s. Per Rob’s request, cremation has taken place. Rob was born on March 23, 1957 at […]
Birth Announcement – Niederauer
Scott and Lacee Niederauer of Lamar announce the birth of their son Daniel Niederauer, who was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 5:18 pm on August 1, 2024. Daniel weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Aiden, Mason and Christian. Grandparents are Milton and Lisa […]
Birth Announcement – Shaffer
Elise and Dalton Shaffer of Las Animas announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Summer Yates. Charlotte was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on July 11, 2024 at 5:54 pm with Dr. Park as the attending physician. Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.
Birth Announcement – Tombleson
Daniela and Johnathon Tombleson announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Tombleson. Nathaniel was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on August 2, 2024.
Rae Lynn Starr – July 10, 1969 – July 22, 2024
Rae Lynn Starr, known to most as Lynn, passed away on July 22, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 55. She was born July 10, 1969 in Englewood, Colorado to John Michael and Charlotte (Benson) Starr. Lynn grew up in Denver. After graduation she began her career as a […]
Prowers County Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UPDATE: Please note that while the information below is correct, this week’s printed version of The Prowers Journal incorrectly states that the participation agreement with the county and SE and Central recycling was approved – in fact, it was tabled until the next meeting. Also tabled until the next meeting is the Fairgrounds waiver of […]
Catherine Ann Buxton – April 28, 1948 — August 10, 2024
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Catherine Ann Buxton, affectionately known to her family and friends as Cathy, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A private family Rite of committal will be held after the service. Cathy was born […]
