Around SoCO Magazine August 2013 by Everything Around US

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Summer Fun Is Not Over Yet!

Be Surprised by Art in Unexpected Places

In The Springs

Positive Energy

Peak Radar Events SoCO Services

Interactive Artocade SoCO Rocks

Style & Beauty Weapons or Business Cards Hot Tips Polish that Flatters Your Skin Tone

Time for the Colorado State Fair SoCO Eat & Drink

Lynyrd Skynyrd Last of a Dyin’ Breed

SoCOmplementary Family Makes You Whole SoCO Lodging

Hall of Fame Song Bird of the West Hall of Shame Burdening Our Students with Debt

Delicious Dishes SoCO Shopping

SoCO Sports Coberly Cops Championship in Azar Tourney SoCO Entertainment

SoCO Sports Hard Bloodline Football Schedules

Free Your Mind SoCO Nightlife

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O-Pinons Chiseled in Stone

Fresh Air August Sate Fair Map

Healthy Living Know Thyself Quartz Crystal Bowl Healing

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Brian Regan at Pueblo Memorial Hall

SoCOlorful People A Love Affair with Movies

Sawaya Estate Liquidation

Art and Music Rednecks, Yachts and Fine Theatre

The Community Roundtable’s First Year Anniversary Cokedale Mining Museum

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Education A Real Pistol

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INDEX

Summer Fun Is Not Over Yet! By Kathleen Donnelly

Trinidad Southern Colorado Repertory Aug 4,8,17 Theatre – “Tom, Dick and Harry” Southern Colorado Repertory 28, Aug 1,9 Theatre – “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Southern Colorado Repertory Aug 2,3,11,15 Theatre – “The Last Romance”

Summer Fun Is Not Over Yet!

Around SoCO places to go

Canon City August 10 Firemen’s Ball Benefit Fundraiser for Canon City Volunteer Fire Dept. La Veta Sept 26-29 9th Annual Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival Pueblo Aug 23-Sept 2 Colorado State Fair Sept 20-22 Chile & Frijoles Festival Trinidad Sept 2 Labor Day Parade Sept 13-15 ArtoCade Art Car Parade and Festivities Westcliffe August 17-18 Wet Mountain Western Jubilee September 7 High Peaks Music Festival

Summer Concerts in SoCO Colorado State Fair Pueblo August 23 Randy Hauser August 24 Dwight Yoakam August 28 The Oak Ridge Boys August 29 Little Big Town August 30 Seether August 31 Lynyrd Skynyrd September 1 Creedence Clearwater Revisited Concert Trains – Mountaintop Concerts Rio Grande Scenic Railroad August 10,11 Ricky Skaggs August 17,18 Bill and Michael Hearne August 24,25 Michael Martin Murphey Sept 7,8 Flying W Wranglers Sept 14,15 Michael Martin Murphey Canon City – Entertainment in the Park August 6 Jessica Tezak August 13 Fireweed August 20 Barry Ward August 27 Flash Cadillac Pueblo Aug 8 Pueblo Memorial Hall Concert “Brian Regan”

Summer Theatre in SoCO Canon City Aug 10,17,24 A Murder Mystery on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad Pueblo Coming Summer Musical “Oklahoma” by Steel City Theatre Company Raton Raton’s Professional Summer Repertory Theatre Season presented by the Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts Aug 9,10,11 “School House Rock”

Alamosa Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado Gators Reptile Park Canon City The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Colorado City Bishop’s Castle Greenhorn Valley Between La Junta & Trinidad Picket Wire Canyon Rock Art and Dinosaur Tracks, U.S. Forest Service conducts 4 wheel drive(your own) tours Saturdays in April, May, June, September and October Raton, NM Capulin National Volcano

Outdoor SoCO Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Areas Colorado City Lake Isabel Greenhorn Valley Highway Blue and Bear Lakes and campground of Legends Monument Lake Resort and Campground North Lake John B. Farley Wildflower Trail Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area Las Animas John Martin Reservoir, Lake Hasty campsites, birdwatching (400 species) Pueblo Lake Pueblo State Park Raton, NM Sugarite Canyon State Park and Lake Maloya Trinidad Trinidad Lake State Park, Trinidad Riverwalk Walsenburg Lathrop State Park, Cuerno Verde & Hogback Nature Trail

Activities Around SoCO Geocaching Trinidad Lake State Park Golf Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West, Elmwod Golf Course in Pueblo, Walking Stick Golf Course in Pueblo, Safari Mini Golf in Pueblo, Epic Entertainment 19 hole Mini Golf in Pueblo, Hollydot at Colorado City, Grandote Peaks Golf Course on Hwy 12, La Junta Golf Club, La Junta Mini Golf Course, Trinidad Municipal Golf Course, Raton Municipal Golf Course, Walsenburg Municipal Golf Course Rafting/ Arkansas River Rafting, Whitewater Tubing Kayak and Recreation Park Pueblo Riverwalk Park Shooting NRA Whittington Center Sports Train Rides Rio Grande Scenic Rail Road, Royal Gorge Route Railroad Wine Tasting The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey

Creative SoCO La Veta Kathy Hill’s Studio Gallery, Inner Idea Artists/Whitmore Gallery, Pinon Hill Art Gallery, Pinon Hill Pottery, Shalawalla Gallery, Spanish Peaks Arts Council – SPACe Gallery in the Park Pueblo Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Steel City Art Works, Three One Three Gallery Union Street, John Deaux Art Gallery, Pueblo Art Guild Gallery Raton, NM Old Pass Gallery Trinidad Gallery Main Trinidad Area Arts Council, The Corazon Gallery, The Mitchell Art Center, Galerie Vivante, Oasis Studios, Frank Images, Golden Eagle Gallery, Elm Street Gallery, Down Town Trinidad: July 26 and August 30 Friday Night ART Trek Artwalks 5- 8 p.m.

SoCO Museums Canon City Museum of Colorado Prisons, Dinosaur Depot Museum La Junta Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, The Koshare Indian Museum, Otero Museum La Veta Francisco Fort Museum Raton, NM Raton Museum Pueblo Rosemount Museum, Buell Children’s Museum, Info Zone Museum, El Pueblo Museum Trinidad A.R. Mitchell Museum, Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum, Old Firehouse No. 1 Trinidad Children’s Museum, Trinidad History Museum complex includes the Bloom Mansion, The Baca House, The Santa Fe Trail Museum, and the Heritage Gardens Walsenburg Museum of Friends, Walsenburg Mining Museum

“So COol” Fun For Kids Pueblo May 29- City Park rides and party & picnic area August 25 Opening City Park, Mineral Palace, Bessemer June 7 and Mitchell Park pools August 23 – State Fair carnival Sept 2 Friday Nights Pueblo Lazer Light Skate at Pueblo Ice Arena Year Round The Pueblo Zoo June-August Rock Canyon Swim Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park Year Round The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo Raton Year Round Raton Indoor Aquatic Center Trinidad June - August Trinidad Family Aquatic Center Year Round Trinidad Skate Park

Be Surprised by Art in Unexpected Places

Saturday, September 7, the What If Festival of Imagination and Innovation will showcase innovation and creativity through exhibitions and performances. From science-related gadgets to communal works of art, festival goers will get to experience unique, interactive presentations and take part in hands-on demonstrations. This one-of-a-kind festival provides over 100 unique experiences, 6 stages, and something for kids and adults alike.

Out on the sidewalks and back in the alleys, First Friday Downtown showcases art, culture, and entertainment throughout downtown Colorado Springs.

Want to Know More? A listing of activities and venues is posted on the Downtown Colorado Springs website, at www.DowntownCS.com, under events/First Friday.

From nationally lauded art and cultural venues like the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, to small, intimate galleries like the Modbo or Gallery 113, there is an eclectic and fascinating mix of art by local, regional, and national artists to be found in Colorado Springs.

Photos: Gallery Photo by Stellar Propeller, Original sketch by David Thomason, Taiko Drummers perform on First Friday.

One of the best ways to experience the art is the first Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., during First Friday Downtown in Colorado Springs. Each month art openings, artist receptions, music, food and drink welcome art seekers, not to mention numerous retail and dining opportunities. Designated by the State of Colorado as a Prospective Creative District, downtown Colorado Springs has cultural landmarks, award-winning outdoor sculpture, independent galleries, and other one-of-a-kind cultural and entertainment opportunities. First Friday Downtown provides a fun and engaging way to experience the art, both inside and outside. And, it’s not just the galleries that are getting into the spirit of First Friday Downtown, with many retailers featuring artists, hosting tastings, and staying open late. Who would think of a cookware shop featuring paintings and photography, or a chocolate shop with gallery space near the homemade ice cream? The Art The artwork ranges from modern to Native American, mixed recycled media to glass, and everything in between. One month there was scooter-themed art, another month unique “paintings” from recycled motor oil and dirt. From the unexpected to the more traditional, you’ll find watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings, pastel drawings, screen printing, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, collage and mixed media, and site-specific sculptural installations. Outside the galleries and museums, you’ll find outdoor sculptures and intriguing murals. For September and October First Friday Downtown, a handful of Urban Sketchers will be armed with pen, paper, and paints to create on-site works of art inspired by the people and vibrancy of downtown, available for purchase as a fund raiser for the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The Music Single songwriter performers provide musical background within the galleries, and you may also come across outdoor stages with bands to add to the spirit of the evening. Perhaps the largest First Friday Downtown musical draw is at the Pikes Peak Center, with the Colorado Native Live concert series at Studio Bee. Each month a different local band performs, covering a broad range of musical genres. The concerts are free and open to the public. What’s Up Next In September, First Friday Downtown will be sandwiched between two one-of-a-kind events, making for a blockbuster weekend September 5, 6, and 7. Thursday, September 5, the Indy Music Awards will take over a full block downtown, filling indoor and outdoor stages with local bands. This is the third year for the annual event, featuring blues, folk, hip-hop, indie rock, Americana, jazz and soul.

In The Springs Summertime Events Colorado Springs Aug 17 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Make a Splash Family Adventure Day. Free. Sept 5 Indy Music Awards Festival Sept 7 Imagination Celebration What IFFestival of Innovation and Imagination. Tejon Street 10 a.m.-4p.m. Florence August 23-25 Americana Music & Arts Festival

Summer Concerts Colorado Springs Philharmonic Sept 21-22 Beethoven 5 Sept 28 The Music of ABBA World Arena Pikes Peak Center Aug 6 Amy Helm and The Handsome Strangers Aug 11 Ben Taylor Aug 16 Mel Tillis Aug 30 Michael McDonald Sept 25 Diana Krall Opera Theatre of the Rockies July 10- Vocal Arts Festival Aug 7 Aug 7 POPERA in the Quad Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Aug 31 Tri-Lakes Music Festival featuring Headliner Charlie Daniels Band

Theatre Colorado Springs Aug 1-24 “Cymbeline” by William Shakespeare Theatre Works at Rock Ledge Ranch Manitou Springs Year Round Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Tu-Sa Dinner Theater

Places to Go Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds Tours, Colorado Springs Flea Market, Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, North Pole Santa’s Workshop,

Patsy’s Candies candy making tours, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Seven Falls, The Space Foundation Discovery Center, U.S. Olympic Training Center Tour, United States Air Force Academy Barry Goldwater Visitor Center, Venetucci Farm

at Chapel Hills Mall

Calhan Serenity Springs Wildlife Center

Baseball Colorado Springs Sky Sox

Cripple Creek Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge RR, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours

Wine Tasting The Wines of Colorado, Cascade, CO

Divide Colorado Springs Wolf & Wildlife Center Manitou Springs Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Outdoor Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Areas Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Highway 14,110 ft. summit Cheyenne Mountain State Park, America the Beautiful Park, Prospect Lake Fitness Trail, Criterium Trail, Midland Trail, Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, Monument Valley Park, Quail Lake Park, Quail Lake Fitness Trail, Rampart Park, Wilson Ranch Park Divide Mueller State Park Florissant Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Lake George Eleven Mile State Park Spinney Mountain State Park Manitou Springs Manitou Park’s Fishing Pond Pike National Rampart Reservoir Area, Meadow Ridge Campground, Thunder Ridge Campground Forest Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area, The Crags Campground, South Platte River and trout streams, Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Area, the Centennial Trail

Activities Golf Adventure Miniature Golf and Batting Cages, Glowgolf

Action Adventures Out West, All Star Paintball, First Ascent Mountain School

Colorful Creative Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Taylor Museum of Art, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Gallery 113, Mardosz Fine Art Gallery, Van Briggle Art Pottery, Verve Manitou Springs Business of Art Cente, Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Tracy Miller Studio Gallery, 3rd Friday Art Walk Old Colorado City Michael Garman Museum and Gallery Palmer Lake Tri-Lake Center for the Arts

Explore our Museums Colorado Springs ANA Money Museum, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Taylor Museum of Art, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum, Ghost Town Museum, May Natural History Museum, McAllister House Museum, National Museum of WWII Aviation, Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum, Western Museum of Mining and Industry, World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame Cripple Creek Cripple Creek Museum and Heritage Center Manitou Springs Miramont Castle Museum Old Colorado City Old Colorado City History Center Victor Victor Lowell Thomas Museum Woodland Park Dinosaur Resource Center

Positive Energy By David J. Santistevan Jr.

Long Beach. She attended school at St. Anthony Private Catholic Preparatory School from K-12 grades graduating in 1998. She was in honors programs and advanced placement courses for much of her education. She was in the National Honor Society, the drama club, and health career programs. She went on to Long Beach City College and took journalism courses and a few medical classes. “I went to the city college because my grandfather was ill and I wanted to stay close to him,” Kinder recalled. “I could have gone to a 4-year college in Vegas but home is where the heart is, and family is so very important to me. I am currently finishing up a Bachelor’s Degree Program through the University of Phoenix online. I should graduate in December with a Bachelor’s in Psychology.” Her family bought 35 acres of land in the area in 1993, she worked for Disney, and an attorney before moving here with her parents in 2005.

A love for Trinidad and a passion to help the area move forward in a positive and constructive manner is why Michelle Kinder answered the call to become the new office administrator at the Trinidad - Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce. Kinder is the face of the TLACC and will be wearing many different hats, “With the Chamber board’s approval and direction, I will be representing the chamber at meetings, events, and functions throughout the community,” Kinder told Around SoCO. “I am in the office here on Main Street to answer questions the public might have, I have tourism duty, via our contract with the city, I will be coordinating events for the chamber as in years past, I will be functioning as the day to day operator in the office, and giving the TLACC board updates as to how the office is doing and what’s going on in and around our great community.” Kinder will be working with the chamber’s membership committee bringing businesses back to the chamber as the TLACC moves forward. “I have been interested in what the chamber does and how it helps the community out since I moved to Trinidad in 2005,” Kinder said proudly. “I started with the chamber in January of this year (2013). I was called in for an interview in December 2012. I was looking for a change and way to help our community improve and move in a positive direction.” Kinder was born in Lakewood, California but raised in

Kinder worked in Raton, NM initially but she did not like the daily drive and moved over to the Insurance Department at Century Financial Group for four years, then she took a position with the local Department of Human Services from 2010 until her hire as the new TLACC Office Administrator. Kinder is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her great, great, great, great grandfather happened to have fought in the American Revolution, “Being a part of the DAR is about maintaining the constitution and preserving our founding fathers goals for our country.” Kinder’s goals, along with the chamber board’s, is to gain the trust back from the elected bodies, to promote business and give the community a chamber to be proud of, “We want the community to give us their ideas on what the chamber should be, now and in the future. We want to extend our hands out to those who were with the chamber and those who want to build a new relationship with the chamber. We want to really start focusing on the history of Trinidad, our local business and the community.” The chamber will be working with all civic organizations in the Trinidad and Las Animas County Area, as well as hosting and building on past chamber events such as their awards banquet, and of course Santa Fe Trail Days. According to Kinder the focus of this year’s Santa Fe Trail Days was on local history, local civic organizations and local business. “I am excited that the board hired me. I have a lot of

positive energy and the entire TLACC board and staff can’t wait to show our great community and local businesses the new direction we are moving forward with. We are looking forward and with a little time, we will be strong and ready to help improve the relations for and with our city and hopefully make Trinidad a better place for residents and businesses.”

The mission of the Purgatoire Watershed Partnership is to proactively acquire and maintain a watershedwide stakeholder partnership aimed at the assessment restoration, protection, and improvement of all aspects regarding the Purgatoire River Watershed. The Importance of a Watershed Plan One of the goals of the Purgatoire Watershed Plan is to develop a watershed plan. The watershed plan will serve as a road map to identify and address different areas of concern regarding the Purgatoire River Watershed. The plan will offer possible solutions and plans of action regarding specific issues such as bank erosion, invasive weeds, and water quality. The main thing to remember about the watershed plan is that the issues and problems that it addresses will be set by the local stakeholders. The PWP is currently in the process of hiring a watershed consultant, who will work hand in hand with the watershed coordinator to align the goal of the plan with the goals of the local community. The watershed consultant will then be responsible for assessing the Purgatoire Watershed and putting the plan together. The PWP hopes to have the plan complete by September 2014. It is very important that interested individuals become involved with the watershed planning process, as they will be the ones who help decide what the watershed plan addresses. To take part in this pivotal process you can visit the PWP website at www.purgatoirepartnership.org, or contact the PWP Watershed Coordinator, Rachel Theler at rachel@purgatoirepartnership.org or 719.846.3681 ext.119.

SoCO Services Colorado Springs

Veda Salon & Spa- University Village 5182 N Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.265.5660 www.coloradoveda.com/

Cymbeline

Run dates through August 24 at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

http://www.peakradar.com/event/ detail/441792606/25th_Annual_Teddy_Bear_Days

William Shakespeare takes some eccentric characters on an adventure through space and time, through Roman Britain, Renaissance Italy and more. This year’s Shakespeare In the Park presentation under the stars is a great way to enjoy the end of summer, and is one of few of Shakespeare’s with a plays happy ending!

Drive Your Dream Super Car at Pikes Peak International Raceway

http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441784488/ Cymbeline

Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity

August 11-17 at America the Beautiful Park and other locations This weeklong celebration kicks off with the World at the Peak Festival, the perfect place to experience local performers, artists, activities and exhibits to embrace the diversity around us. Then, visitors are welcome to engage in multiple educational programs and community luncheons. Plus, don’t miss the Cotton Club dance event, saluting a local legend, Fannie Mae Duncan. Make sure to don your best Zoot suit! http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441777864/ Everybody_Welcome_A_Celebration_of_Culture_and_ Diversity

Around the World in 80 Minutes

August 21 in The Glen at Broadmoor Community Church The Gatsby Theatre Company invites audiences for a musical trek across the globe…for free! The voyage includes selections from opera and musicals in New York, Cuba, London, Germany, and India. Food and drink will also be available, so bring a picnic blanket!

August 29-September 1 at Pikes Peak International Raceway

Phil Long Ford Motor City 1212 Motor City Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80905 888.524.1984 www.fordmotorcity.com/

Step out onto the racetrack and get behind the wheel to take a few laps. Thrill seekers have the chance to drive a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and many other exotic, exclusive automobiles.

Bowers Automotive Service 1120 Ford St., Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719.325.7538 www.bowersautomotive.net/

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Pueblo

Commonwheel Artists Co-op 39th Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival August 31-September 2 at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs

Front range artists and patrons celebrate a long weekend of live music, kids’ activities, eco-friendly foods, and of course perusing fine wares. Whether looking for the perfect piece to grace a wall, or just need a day outside with friends and fun, Commonwheel’s Arts and Crafts Festival has something for everyone. http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441794267/ Commonwheel_Artists_39th_Annual_Labor_Day_ Arts_and_Crafts_Festival

What If Festival of Innovation and Imagination September 7 in Downtown Colorado Springs

http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441793534/ Around_the_World_in_80_Minutes

Embrace your curiosity with students of all ages and ask “What If?” Downtown Colorado Springs will welcome creators and educators, artists and inventers for this free chance to learn new ways to solve unique problems.

21st Annual Jewels of the Vine Wine Tasting

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August 23 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

Swirl and sip on hundreds of different fine wines and craft beers, with all proceeds benefitting the Arthritis Foundation – Rocky Mountain Chapter. The event also features a silent auction, live music, and hors d’oeuvres. http://www.peakradar.com/event/ detail/441784081/21st_Annual_Jewels_of_the_Vine_ Wine_Tasting

25th Annual Teddy Bear Days

August 24-25 at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Stop by a teddy clinic where volunteers from Children’s Hospital Colorado will help nurse stuffed animals to health. Then, take teddy by the hand and visit his friends from the Animal Kingdom at the Zoo. Families enjoy discounted Zoo entrance rates, with children under 12 who bring their teddy bear.

Elements Massage Springs Ranch Shopping Center 3703 Bloomington St., Colorado Springs, CO 80922 719.602.4321

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Sound and Cinema 1237 W. Elegante Ct, Pueblo, CO 81007 719.240.2606 www.soundandcinemacorp.com Mobile Record Shredders 205 N. Elizabeth Suite 120, Pueblo, CO 81008 719.544.5460 www.mobilerecordshredders.com Myxed Up Creations 217 W. Northern Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004 719.404.3030 www.myxedup.com

Trinidad Phil Long Toyota 3019 Toupal Drive, Trinidad, CO 81082 877.600.5942 www.phillongtoyota.com Commercial Street Salon & Day 257 N Commercial St, Trinidad, CO 719.846.6610 www.commercialstreetsalon.com/ M & M Repair and Towing 1901 N Linden Ave, Trinidad, CO 719.846.8546 www.mmrepairandtowing.com Redwing Electric Inc 225 E Goddard Ave, Trinidad, CO 719.846.1716 www.redwingelectricinc.com Leone Sand & Gravel Ready Mix 2400 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 719.846.4170 www.leonesandgravel.com New Image Advanced Dental 417 Univerity St., Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.7387 www.trinidadsmiles.com Griego Insurance Agency (GIA) 300 N. Commercial st. Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.9871 www.griegoinsurance.com

Interactive

Artocade By E.R.A. McCarthey

A new development in the Artocade event this year will be the creation of a chalkboard car. The car is dented, missing door handles, has red plastic on the right passenger side instead of a window, it has a black hood that is tied down with wire, while the rest of the car is a dirty white and peeling in areas. Rodney Wood, who has been planning the 2013 Artocade event for the last two years, already has a vision for the colorful little car. He plans on painting the entire car with chalkboard paint and attaching frames so the car has more chalkboard space above it. He explained, “I just wanted it to last more, be more than just a car. What I want to do is make it a car that people can draw on with chalk, then wash it off and more people can draw on it. During the Art Car parade it will look one way but as soon as the parade is over I will take it down to the car wash, wash off, take it back to Main Street and then let the people who come to the parade draw on it. Phil Long has donated a great deal of money to the Artocade for stipends and Wood was surprised when he got the call that they wanted to donate a car. Howard Lackey of Trinidad’s Phil Long Toyota came up with the idea. Howard explained his reasoning, “Well, as you can kinda see, it is a multicolored expression of automotive engineering Southern Colorado style. So I figured you know, there’s only one guy that can bring this thing out to its full potential and that was Rodney.” Lisa Camarillo, the general manager and dealership nurturer, was excited about the idea. Lisa is known for jumping into community events and keeping the employees of Trinidad Phil Long Toyota close to the community and filling the needs they see. She explained, “We’re proud to be part of one of the largest events in Southern Colorado.” The Trinidad Tourism Board has also provided funding. Board chair, Pat Patrick said, “I think it’s going to be the

most exciting thing that has happened in Trinidad for the decade.” Rodney Wood is estimating 40-50 entries and a turnout of 2000 to 4000 people in downtown Trinidad. Artocade will last for the entire weekend of September 13th – 15th with multiple events scheduled throughout the weekend. For information about Artocade visit www.artocade.com, email artcarfun@hotmail.com or call 719.334.0087.

SoCO Rocks Colorado Springs • • • • •

Adventures Out West – Balloon Rides, Hiking, Biking, Jeep Tours, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplines All Star Paintball – 12,000 sq. ft., ages 14+ Battlefield Colorado – Live play laser tag adventure games CityROCK – Offers indoor climbing gym and guided rock climbing Splash Springs- Adults 21+. Tap into your creativity, learn to paint, open paint, enjoy a glass of wine or a locally brewed beer

Pueblo • •

The Daily Grind Café Pueblo Cinemax Tinseltown

SoCO Night Life Canon City

My Brother’s Place August 10 Luau

Colorado Springs

The Black Sheep – Live music venue featuring national touring acts. Upcoming bands: Aug 5 Plain White T’s Aug 6 Rotting Out Aug 9 ForsakeIt All Aug 13 Chimaira Aug 17 All Shall Perish Aug 20 Baroness Aug 22 G-Eazy

Bristol Brewing Company Club Q Cowboys Hatch Cover Oscar’s Tejon Street Ritz Grill SoDo Nightclub Swirl Wine Bar Thunder & Buttons II Tony’s Zodiac

Manitou Springs The Loop

Pueblo

The Downtown Bar Phil’s Radiator

Trinidad

Purgatoire on Elm Gino’s Sports Bar Monte Cristo Bar

Weapons or Business Cards By Ellie Nenova Interestingly, people valued well-groomed hands and beautiful nails long before our time. Since Biblical times, it was customary to paint a woman’s hands with bridal lace patterns using henna dye. Henna is still used today, and is becoming more popular in western society. Perhaps the very first manicure set was found in the southern part of the ruins of Babylon and dated back to 3200 BC. The set was made of solid gold and indicates the position and importance of the person who wore the set. Manicures were not exclusively the prerogative of women. On the contrary, colored nails, along with painted lips, were considered part of war paint for Roman and Assyrian soldiers. Egyptian royal families and upper class citizens used a variety of nail tints as a unique “family” code in the 1st Century BC. Elite manicures were dominated by bright, saturated colors, while slaves were allowed to use only light pastel shades. In ancient Chinese culture, it was thought that long nails symbolized wisdom, helped communication with the gods and was again reserved for the upper class and persons of social importance. Nails were grown as long as possible and coated with egg yolks to strengthen them. Using metal tips was another ancient practice. It was fashionable to wear gold or silver tips in the form of long sharp nails on the tips of the fingers. Metal finger tips have since came in and out of fashion. Weapons enthusiasts will sport metal blade claws similar to the ancient design but with a knife added to the finger covering. The claws have also been popular among rock stars. Sharp metal claws are sometimes used in the S&M community.

(http://www.orlybeauty.com) was on the hunt for the perfect name for his custom manicure and he made the right choice in calling it, “The French Manicure.” Despite having nothing to do with France, claiming the country for the name instantly gave the illusion of elegance, sophistication and style. In reality, the French manicure was born in Calabasas, a small suburb of California. Pink created the manicure (beige nails with white tips) to suit the needs of Hollywood studios. At the time, actresses where spending copious amounts of precious filming time having their nails painted to match each outfit change. Directors called upon Pink to find a nail look that would match every dress the women wore, and thus the natural-looking French Manicure was created. Over the years, the manicure has gone through variations. Now the look is altered with colored tips and slight variations but it seems the French manicure is here to stay. Along with acrylics, today a variety of UV curable gels are also commonly used. Some specialists suggest gels are less harmful to the nails than acrylics, though not as strong. For a long time artificial nails and nail tips were very popular but currently acrylic and gel overlays over natural nails are gaining popularity. Modern salons offer a wide range of services to care for hands and nails. A simple nail color or French manicure is a thing of the past. Nails most often have painted acrylic designs, sequins, crystals, and 3D forms. One of the more interesting nail shapes is a long curving spiral. There are so many option today it is easy to find a unique and attractive way to wear a manicure. Overlaying gel or acrylic on toenails is gaining popularity. Toenails are also adorned with designs, crystals, sequins, beads and 3D forms. Manicures and pedicures are extremely important to women in business. Just as in ancient times, well groomed hands and feet let everyone know the status of a person. If a woman doesn’t like polish or long nails a simple manicure and clear polish is enough, however having long gorgeous nails with intricate designs and expensive details is a great business card. The manicure lets everyone know the woman has enough income to afford this luxury as well as displays creativity and individuality.

In the 17th century oriental woman had the secret of “prior staining.” They worked hard vegetable dyes into the nail matrix, which led to the development of colored polish. A powerful development for the “manicure industry” was the appearance of the first nail polish in 1917. Its properties and application methods were significantly different from modern polish. Lacquer was painted only in the middle of the nail so it didn’t affect the nail bed or nail tip. The development of this polish pushed manicures in a new direction and soon the first overlays and tips were developed. An American dentist developed thicker nail lacquer as a method to curb his wife’s nail-biting. Since then, with the rapid development of acrylic materials, nail lacquer is made to cover the entire surface of the nail. In modern fashion nails can be shaped oval, square or pointed, with square being the most popular. Exceptionally long and sharp pointed nails are being worn in Indian countries and used for defense against attacks from men. Much like the metal tips, this fashion trend is also a weapon. Jeff Pink, the creator of Orly nail polish

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This year’s extreme entertainment is better than ever with endless concerts and other crowd pleasers like Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby, PRCA Rodeos, and Fight Brigade Cage Fighting.

Caspian Café 4375 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719.528.1155 http://www.caspiancafe.com/

What would a fair be without a carnival, parades, things to see like the fine arts and general entry competitions, this year’s Sandscapes Sandcastle, and yummy things to eat? (Just ignore the calories, it’s only once a year)!

Sushi O Sushi 3643 Star Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719.576.9830 www.facebook.com/SushiOSushi

Kids of all ages have been waiting to ride their favorite rides, an unlimited rides bracelet is just $30.00. Carnival hours are Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – midnight; Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day, noon – midnight, and Kiddie Land is open from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Pueblo Mr. Tandoori Urban Bar & Grill 310 S. Victoria Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 719.544.3000, www.mrtandooripueblo.com El Nopal 1435 E. Evans Ave., Pueblo, CO 81082 719.423.8128 Do Drop Inn 1201 S. Santa Fe Ave Pueblo Co 81006 719.542.0818 Do Drop Inn West 944 E. Kimble Dr. Pueblo, CO 81007 719.547.8440

Colorado City Obie’s Fillin’ Station – Exit 74 off I-25 Home cookin’; country store; saloon 719.676.4227, info@obiesbbq.com

Walsenburg Fireside Café 606 Main St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 719.738.1109

Trinidad Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse 400 E. Main St., Trinidad, CO 81082 719.845.0949 www.rinostrinidad.com Nana & Nano Monteleones Deli and Pasta House 418 Main St., Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.2696 Lee’s Bar-B-Q 825 San Pedro St., Trinidad, CO 81082 719.845.7621 Purgatoire on Elm 516 E. Elm St., Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.3901 www.purgatoireonelm.com

Don’t forget about all of the animals to see in the livestock pavilion. There are calves, bulls, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, turkeys and more! Your kids will want to stay all day. And it’s a delight to watch the piglets play and chicks hatch in the children’s FFA Barnyard. Times the petting zoo will be open are posted in the Ag Pavilion. We haven’t forgotten to mention the sheep! You might like to see a wool shaving demonstration, or perhaps you have a child between the ages of 3-6 years old, weighing under 60 lbs. who would like to do a little sheep rodeoing. “Mutton Bustin’” challenges kids to ride a sheep for six seconds. The ride lasts 6 seconds (or less), but the memories last a lifetime. Horse show events will kick off on August 22 with the 4H State Horse Show Gymkhana at 2:00 p.m. And on Friday, August 23, rodeo fans will be in their seats at 7 p.m. for the PRCA Rodeo with Randy Houser. The next night it is the PRCA Rodeo with Dwight Yoakam. The Colorado State Fair features two great parades: The Colorado State Fair Parade, sponsored by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24. It starts at Abriendo Ave. and Union St. to Main St., concluding on 8th St. It features over 100 floats, bands, royalty and civic organizations. One of the features on Sunday is the Miss Pueblo Scholarship Pageant at 7 p.m. on the Pepsi Stage. Shows you

won’t want to miss are the Street Rod Nationals, Little Britches Rodeo, and the Hispanic Art Exhibit at the Cultural Exhibit Center in Triangle Park. Don’t forget to go see all of the great Colorado 4-H projects in the 4-H pavilion. You will be amazed at how smart, skilled and talented Colorado’s 4-H kids are! The 48th annual Fiesta Day is Sunday, September 1. Fiesta Day is a celebration of Hispanic culture in Colorado. The Fiesta Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. on East Abriendo Ave. and travels down Northern Ave. ending on Sprague Ave. At 3 p.m. the 2013 Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen and her court will be presented at the Pepsi Stage by KKTV 11 News. Each young lady of the court will perform. The Colorado State Fair is officially venturing into an unknown area this year that will change the culture of the 141-year expo. Cash is out and smart cards are in. After months of discussion, Fair board members voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a system that would require Fairgoers to pay food and beer vendors using smart cards for payment. A smart card is a card that Fairgoers would load with cash on a machine and use to purchase goods at food vendors and at specialty carnival rides. For more information on the cashless system go to www.coloradostatefair.com/p/About-TheFair/Questions/cashless. The location of the Colorado State Fair is 1001 Beulah, Ave., Phone 719.561.8484. You can check out the Colorado State Fair website at www.coloradostatefair.com to help you plan what day or days you want to attend. We’ll see you there! General State Fair Gate Admission Kids 5 – 12: $7 every day Adults 13 & up: $7 Monday – Thursday $10 Friday – Sunday Carnival Tickets Mega Ride Pass - $90 Unlimited ride band - $30 per day Individual ride prices vary Box Office Hours During the Fair Monday – Thursday Box Offi ce opens at Noon Friday – Sunday Box Offi ce opens at 10 am Tickets for concerts in the Southwest Motors Events Center and Budweiser Rodeo Arena can be purchased at the State Fair Box Office, Gates 2, 4, 5 and 9 on the Fairgrounds, charged by phone at TicketHorse 866.461.6556 or online at

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their time writing the songs. But the actual recording came together quickly, aided by the band’s in-studio chemistry. “This time what we wanted to do was go back to doin’ stuff old school,” he says. “A lot of the album was done with all of us in the recording studio, playing all at one time, the way we used to do it when we’d go into the studio to make records.”

LAST OF A DYIN’ breed Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven in Last of a Dyin’ Breed, their newest release on Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records due August 21, 2012. This is the kind of record guaranteed to feed the needs of the multi-generational Skynyrd Nation, and continue the renewed vigor the band exhibited with their last album, 2009’s God & Guns. For the passionate, longtime fans of the band, this is Skynyrd at the top of their game, complete with instantly memorable songs, more hooks than a tackle box, and a blistering threeguitar attack at full power. From the raging guitars of the title track and the pounding, funky homage to local talent in “Home Grown” to the mind-blowing “Honey Hole,” Lynyrd Skynyrd sound like young bucks having one hell of a good time, which, regarding the latter, founding member Gary Rossington says is very much the case. “For me this is one of the happiest and most fun albums I’ve ever done,” says Rossington. “We didn’t have a lot of problems goin’ on; it was just fun goin’ to work every day.” Having survived enough tragedy and just plain hard miles for 10 bands, Skynyrd is, remarkably at this stage of their career, on a roll. God & Guns debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 200, giving the band their highest debut since 1977. Last Of A Dyin’ Breed re-ignites the in-studio alchemy the band found with Guns producer Bob Marlette, and the sound is traditional Skynyrd blended to perfection with the edge of immediacy. In short, it’s rock ‘n roll for the times. Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlock (guitar), Skynyrd has recorded an album that continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. Joining them in the studio and on the road are new bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Train) guitarist Mark “Sparky” Matejka (a “Nashville cat, just a pickin’ fool,” according to Rossington), and keyboardist Peter Keys, who replaced Powell on the God & Guns tour. In a tragic tale oft-told, the Skynyrd story could have ended in a Mississippi swamp with the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band has lost vital players in Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson, yet here they are again with a hard-rocking, stirring album that can sit proudly alongside any recording that bears the Skynyrd name. The breed may be nearing extinction but Skynyrd is very much alive and ready to throw down. Van Zant, now in his 25th year standing where his brother once stood agrees with Rossington about the making of Breed. “We worked with Bob Marlette again who’s a great guy we just love as a producer,” he says. “During the recording of the last album we were going through Billy and Ean passing away, and with this album we were able to laugh and joke a lot.” Medlock says that after the hard touring behind God & Guns he and the other primary writers Van Zant and Rossington took

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having sold over two million ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. But far from resting on their laurels, any illusions that this may be a band at anything less than the height of its powers are quickly lost with the distorted fury of the fiery guitar licks that open the album’s title track and further put to rest with the gritty triumphs that follow. They could easily continue cranking out old songs to rapturous audiences around the world but the fact is they’ve got plenty left to say musically, personally and as social commentary. “Every once in a while the record label will ask us if we want to put a new album out and we always say yes, because, although we love playing all the classic stuff, it’s fun to do new stuff too,” says Rossington, “for our own heads, our own peace of mind.” Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band of today, carrying a steely mantle forged in the sweaty confines of the Hell House in Jacksonville decades earlier. And this is a band album, to be even more specific, a guitar driven band album. The triple guitar assault has never sounded more on point, with passionate musicality, expert harmonics and of course, plenty of attitude to burn. There’s a reason this is one of the most beloved bands of all time. “We tried to go back to the old sound, doin’ it as a band, goin’ in all together and layin’ it down,” says Rossington. “On the last album, we leaned a little more country, back to our roots, but this time we just tried to be our old selves and write some Southern rock. Just good ol’ songs, get in and get out, say what they say, do a little bit of pickin’ and tap your feet.” Those searching for traditional Skynyrd solos and fierce instrumental breaks will have plenty to love on Breed, with every song featuring ample fretwork from one, two or even all three guitarists. “We love to do the harmonies and stuff with lead guitars,” says Medlock. “That’s a Skynyrd staple, and we embellished on it quite a bit this time around. We wanted to make a guitar driven record and have the vocals sit really good in the saddle there with all the guitars, just have it more rockin’ and a lot more powerful.” Mission accomplished, with plenty of fireworks and rock-solid rhythms from all players. “Sparky has just fit in great with Rickey and Gary, everybody knows their place now,” says Van Zant. “Sparky’s a strat guy, Gary’s a slide guy with the Les Paul sound and all those great fills, and Rickey’s the ‘all-around’ guy that does a little bit of everything.” But the guitars and other instruments—Keys’ organ, for example, play a vital role in the soundscape. Van Zant’s vocal chops and way with a lyric have never been in finer form, breathing life into these songs and taking on some serious vocal challenges. “I quit smokin’ a year and a half ago, so that helped out quite a bit,” he says with a characteristic laugh. “Workin’ with Bob is great too. We cut the vocals right in the control room itself, which is real cool to me, because me and Bob go back and forth right there, so you’re not waiting for a button to be pushed. It’s just a real cool vibe. We’ve got a good thing goin’ here.” They’ve got a good thing going in terms of material, too. The primary Skynyrd writing team of Rossington, Medlock and Van Zant worked with some of their favorite songwriters to pen the songs that populate Breed, including Tom Hambridge, Blair Daly, John 5, Donnie Van Zant, and Marlette, along with contributions from the bands Matejka, as well as Marlon Young, Audley Freed, Shaun Morgan from Seether, Cadillac

Black’s Jaren Johnston, and label mates Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson and Jon Lawhon. The blend of writers from within and outside the band concocts a hard-hitting cadre of songs that fit perfectly into the Skynyrd canon. These songs are of the 100-proof variety. “We like bringing in outside influences and I love feeding off other people,” says Van Zant. “I’ve had people ask me, ‘how could Gary create another ‘Free Bird?’ We don’t even try that. Those are legendary songs. We just write what we write. It’s more about us just hangin’ out and being together and enjoying life and writin’ songs. My theory is like Ricky Nelson’s, ‘you can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.’ If you’re happy with it at the end of the day, so be it.” Not as overtly political as its predecessor God & Guns, Breed focuses more on the struggles of the working class, though the band make their thoughts on the direction of this country crystal clear on songs like the reverb-drenched “Poor Man’s Dream” and the blue-collar powerhouse “One Day at a Time.” “When we go in to record, we don’t go in with one certain mindset,” says Medlock. “We just go in and write about stuff we believe in, our experiences.” The band is tuned in to the tough times many Americans are going through, and they sing songs that might well help on that journey, or at least help let off some steam. “Skynyrd really thinks about how people are struggling and what’s goin’ on out here,” says Medlock. “We see it a lot, because we’re a working man and working woman’s band. We’ve got three generations under our belts, we know people have a tough time out there, and we share in that.” Gary Rossington won’t typically volunteer for political talk but he is an astute observer, and what he sees sticks in his craw. “I don’t like to talk politics,” he admits “I just don’t trust a lot of politicians. I think the country’s way off track, but we’ll get it back on, it’s too good of a thing to lose. We travel all around the country, there’s too many good people and good Americans who all want the same thing, just to get back on track the way we used to be.” Like it or not, with a title like God & Guns, the previous album was bound to be a lightning rod out of the box. “I couldn’t believe how well God & Guns was accepted when it came out, in Europe, Australia, South America, here in the States; everybody we talked to, 99% of it was positive feedback,” says Medlock. “My whole thing was, we’ve got to go in the studio this time and step up, we’ve got to do at least what God & Guns did, or one better. And, in my opinion, I think we accomplished that. I’m looking forward to going out and playing some of this record live, along with our classic material, and taking it to the people and letting the people make their decision.” Odds are, the “people,” specifically, the aforementioned Skynyrd Nation, will love Last of a Dyin’ Breed, and anyone who hasn’t checked into what this band has been up to for a while will likely be blown away. As for their part, Skynyrd will, per usual, indeed be taking their music to the people, as fans in Europe and North America will have a chance to catch the band on tour through the end of 2012 and beyond. Lynyrd Skynyrd is: Gary Rossington- Guitar Johnny Van Zant- Vocals Rickey Medlock- Guitar Mark “Sparky” Matejka- Guitar Michael Cartellone- Drums Johnny Colt - Bass Peter Keys - Keyboards Dale Krantz Rossington- Honkettes Backing Vocals Carol Chase- Honkettes Backing Vocals

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SoComplementary Family Makes You Whole By E.R.A. McCarthey When I talked with Cindy Shew about her relationship with her husband Nick she started off by saying, “this isn’t the greatest of love stories but I will let you know a part of my history.” After hearing her story unfold I think it’s one of the most beautiful ones I’ve ever heard. Cindy explained how she and Nick began their romance, “It is funny because I had always seen this beautiful guy standing outside of Stay Fit Family Center but never knew who he was. Well, that summer we happened to work at the same convenience store. I flirted with him a little and he would just smile or laugh. After our first date, we had another and another. Two years later our son was born.” As we all know life can be hectic and our children, though our most precious gifts, sometimes draw us away from each other. Whirlwind romance is replaced by the stress of a multitude of new responsibilities. Lucky couples bond together for support but some, due to circumstance or viewpoint, end up far apart. Cindy talks about this difficult time, “Nick and I met in the summer of 97. A few years later, we hit a rough patch in the road. We were divorced by the time our son Dante was five years old. We went our separate ways for about four years.” Sometimes distance and life’s trials can bring a family back together. Cindy described how Nick came back into her heart, “After the passing of Nick’s grandmother, he had a serious heart-to-heart with her, God, and later

myself. He told me he needed his family back to be whole again. He didn’t want to lose another member of his family, figuratively speaking. It took some time, but eventually we did reconcile and tried to put the past behind us and move forward.” What a beautiful truth. To be away from your family is to be incomplete. We all need to be where our heart is drawn to. Cindy talked about her relationship today, “We now have a 5 year old daughter, Isabella, who keeps us on our toes, and a typical teenager who also is a wonderful blessing. Nick tells me every day “Thank you” for giving him his family and his life back. Cindy and Nick were winners of Around SoCO’s Cutest, Hottest and Most Colorful Couples Contest. We will be continuing the contest until August 16, 2013 with prizes given out on our Facebook page. To enter you just post a photo of you and your partner on the Around SoCO Facebook. If you are chosen you will be given a prize and you may have your photo and story featured in the magazine. Visit www.facebook.com/aroundsoco and show why you’re SoCO’s Cutest, Hottest or Most Colorful Couple.

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Song Bird of the West

Ann Rino, legendary country music artist & CCMHOF inductee, is awarded the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Pioneer Award August 11, 2013 by the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame. Ann Rino was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame in 1975 and also in 1999. At that time Loyd E. Parmalec was the president and said Ann Rino is among the greatest legends of country music in Denver. Rino was born on her family farm in Longsdale, a small town between Sopris and Cokedale in Colorado. Inspired by the music of Gene Autry, Ann Rino learned to play the guitar at age 15. Rino’s mother, who often sang Italian songs, and a Hispanic neighbor also influenced her. Rino performed songs in English, Italian and Spanish. In 1947, Rino won a talent show held at the Fox Theater in Trinidad. That led to a program on KCRT radio and her own all-female band, the Colorado Sweethearts. Rino played the guitar and provided lead vocals. Other band members played the drums and accordion. Rino, who was called the Song Bird of the West, eventually joined Dusty Paynes and the Sagebrush Ramblers. For six years she traveled with the band to New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas and California.

In 1973, Rino moved to Denver where she performed, wrote music and recorded with her own band, The Night Ridfers. Four of her songs were recorded. “I Don’t Need You Anymore” and “Rain is the Tear Drops of Angles” that made the 8 top 10 in Michigan.

Rino still lives in Denver but maintains close ties with family and friends in the Trinidad area. She has performed twice at the Trinidad History Museum. Rino is at the young age of 87 years and still going strong today.

Our Students with Debt By Kathleen Donnelly

The next national campaign for equal rights and fairness should be to obtain economic fairness and parity for young people. Spending choices our country made when they were in diapers are now shackling them with the problem of burgeoning student debt, compounded by an economy and a system that creates impediments for them to find jobs that pay a living wage, not to mention a looming retirement black hole 30 years down the line. Young people are not doing well in our economy, a result of demographics, world economy, wars, recession, slow economic recovery, and politics. Some of the problems are systemic: the unchecked increased costs for education, higher Ed and retirement, pensions and health care that are emptying the public purse. Large corporate and special interests are circumventing their obligation to pay a fair share for a healthy economy. Do we really want to eat our young? Shame on us all. Post-secondary education is big business, accounting for 3.2% of the nation’s gross domestic product in 2010. Total expenditures by postsecondary institutions increased 43% between 2001, according to a report, ‘The Condition of Education 2013’ by the Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics. This report concludes that although college remains a valuable investment, it is also a significant financial risk. For more than a decade, college tuition has been rising far beyond the rate of inflation at public colleges and universities, spiraling beyond the reach of many families, causing an increased need for financial aid, so that today 85% of students need financial aid. The cost of a college degree in the United States has increased twelve-fold over the past thirty years, far outpacing the price of inflation of consumer goods, medical expenses and food. According to Bloomberg, college tuition and fees have increased 1,120 percent since records began in 1978. Bloomberg reports that the rate of increase in college costs has been “four times faster than the increase in the consumer price index.” It also notes that “medical expenses have climbed 601 percent, while the price of food has increased 244 percent over the same period.” “Soaring tuition and shrinking incomes are making college less and less affordable,” Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, told Bloomberg. “For millions of young people, rising college costs are putting the American dream on hold, or out of reach.” Education Secretary Arne Duncan told the Associated Press in June that lowering college costs needs to be a priority for the whole country. “As a nation, we need more college graduates in order to stay competitive in the global economy,” Duncan said. “But if the costs keep on rising, especially at a time when family incomes are hurting, college will become increasingly unaffordable for the middle class.” A comment from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York goes a long way towards explaining why students at public universities are getting pounded by soaring tuition,” The main culprits seem to be state governments that have been ratcheting back their financial support.”

Federal Reserve Bank economists suggest that there is “strong evidence” that decreases in state and local funding of public universities are linked to tuition increases, particularly since the recession. They find this troubling

OF SHAME and suggest that college students will have to shoulder even more of the college cost burden in the future.

for Pell, reduced, students’ eligibility to receive Pell grants from 18 full-time semesters to 12 full-time semesters, effective the 2012-13 school year

Here are some facts about why college students are feeling the pinch:

On August 1, this year, Congress sent a bill to President Obama that links student loan interest rates to the financial markets. Undergraduate students taking subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans this fall will lock in a 3.9% interest rate for one year. Interest rates are expected to rise, however. The Senate did include a cap of 8.25% for undergrads to the floating interest rates.

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From 2000 to 2010, funding per pupil at state universities fell by 21 percent - from $8,257 to $6,532 in inflation adjusted dollars. Since 2008, when the recession hit, total public funding for higher education has declined by 14.6 percent. Higher-Ed support from states has varied dramatically. For instance, in 2010, the percentage change in public funding per pupil ranged from a negative 18 percent to a positive 16.7 percent. In California and New York, public funding declined by 11.6 percent and 7.5 percent respectively. The big winner was North Dakota, flush with energy money, which boosted its commitment to higher education by 16.7 percent, followed by Texas at 6.6 percent. In every year from 2001 to 2011, at least a third of states experienced funding cuts and in more than half of those years, two-thirds of states did. Real net average tuition at state universities, which is the price after grants are deducted, rose 33.1 percent ($3,415 to $4,546). In comparison, average net tuition at private institutions has risen 21.2 percent during the same period. Before 2007, changes in tuition at public universities did not appear to be linked closely with public funding.

Sixty percent of college students borrow annually to help cover costs. As of Fall 2012, the average student loan balance is $24,301.00. Ten percent of these borrowers have borrowed $40,000.00 or more. The amount borrowed is ever-increasing. The average student in the class of 2010 owes $25,350.00., and the average owed by members of the class of 2011 is $26,600.00. (Source Chronicle of Higher Education). There is roughly somewhere between $902 billion (Federal Reserve Bank estimate) to $1 trillion (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau estimate) in total outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. today, and increasing numbers of borrowers are defaulting on their loans. In 2010 the two year cohort default rate was 9.1%, nearly double the 2005 cohort default rate of 4.6%.

Studies have indicated that the graduation rate for students whose parents were able to pay their college costs is higher than for those whose parents cannot. That’s not surprising, since many students leave college for financial reasons. Students from the most affluent families are more likely to have a lower GPA than those who receive financial aid, but it does not affect their ability to find jobs because after graduation, their parents’ connections help them get a job, an advantage that students from middle or low income families do not have. No matter how well they do in school, without a job it becomes a problem to re-pay their massive student loans, and the interest keeps capitalizing. Some people have been left wondering if college is even worth it anymore. There has been much ballyhooing about how future generations are going to pay for the federal budget deficit. If the country would get its act together by investing in technology and infrastructure to create jobs, and even more importantly, if we would ramp up access to education for our young people, we could out-grow the deficit. It is short-sighted to make cuts in Pell Grants, and subsidized loans. We should be providing education to all young people free of charge. This isn’t the world of the 1950s and 60s, when a student could graduate from high school and step into a job that paid a living wage, and provided security. We live in a global economy and our country will not be able to remain at the top without competitive workers and a solid economy. We claim that

we have to hire math teachers and engineers from India and China because we do not have enough American students who can do the job. That should make our red white and blue American blood boil. Our students absolutely have an equal capacity to learn science and math as well as the students of India and China. I believe the real impediment is a matter of national will, conscience, and culture that is willing to work together to provide for the common good. We are ‘living in greed’. Somehow, the inevitable flaw of human greed has caused us to make choices in our economy that are jeopardizing our children’s future, as well as the well-being of the country. Including tax benefits and loopholes for enormous corporations, huge salaries for powerful CEOs, a tilt of overly generous benefits, such as health insurance and pensions, to older generations who have comfortable jobs, unconscionable retirement double-dipping in the workforce salary honey-pot, greedy industries that provide necessities we need, like gasoline, and health care, that can cleverly fleece us with no semblance of regulation to keep them in bounds, all of the big business interests that are contributing to increased college costs, politicians who will not be a hero and do what is right. In the meantime, young people are losing sight of the American dream, falling farther and farther behind, struggling to go to college, find jobs, and pay their massive loan debt. As a nation, for our own success, we need to change things; we need to listen to experts, economists, statisticians and historians, not partisans and special interest lobbyists. We need to de-politicize, and ‘patriotize’ the choices we make about obligations to and benefits from our fellow citizens. Changes and solutions need to be embraced and adopted by both sides of the political aisle. More importantly, since this is probably just wishful, utopian thinking, (no group that has been the underdog has changed their status by hoping that the strong and powerful will learn to share), young people need to pay attention to proposed legislation and policy changes that affect them. They need to find spokespersons for their generation. They need to band together like the members of AARP and the NRA do. They need to call their representatives in congress and make their views and their voting intentions known. They need to peacefully get out on the streets and the state and national capitols with protest signs.

The consequences of student loan default are severe. Up to 15% of a borrower’s paycheck can be taken, state and federal tax returns can be seized, the borrower loses further eligibility for Federal student aid, outstanding fees and unpaid interest can be added onto the principal balance, it can impact credit, the borrower can be denied loans or apartment leases, interest rates may rise on existing non-related loans and credit cards, banks may refuse to give a checking account, car and home insurance rates will be higher, and even more seriously, the individual may be denied a job due to poor credit. That is a lot of hole to dig yourself out of when you are just getting started in life. Although increased college costs and student loan debt are problems for the middle class, it is not surprising that young people in the lower socio economic class are disproportionately affected than those in the upper classes. We have added the phrase, “No child left behind” to Webster’s over ten years ago, but, in reality, millions of children have been left behind, not only in public primary and secondary education, but the ‘college bus’ and ‘jobs training taxi’ flew right past them, spraying them with a cold gray puddle of slush. They are not only being left behind in life, they are being thrown down an abandoned mine shaft, shackled in hundreds of pounds chains of debt from student loans. We encourage our young people to go to college, but while the cost of attending college and living expenses have increased and, grants and scholarships have decreased, our students have been pushed into taking out larger and larger loans. Recent legislation forcing more debt on top of these young people’s dreams includes changes made by Congress to Pell grants in 2011. (Pell grants are provided by the U.S. Department of Education to students with great financial need). Congress, grappling with increased number of students eligible

Toasted Goat Cheese Salad

Luckily you can find fresh goat cheese and produce available at farmers markets and private distributors throughout SoCO.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

Serves 4

4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried 4 cups mixed leaf Lettuce, rinsed and dried 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup plain bread crumbs 6 ounces goat cheese, sliced 8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 8 tablespoons olive oil Walnuts (you can also use pecans or a nut mix)

Directions 1. 2.

Arrange the spinach and lettuce attractively on four plates. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat then add crushed garlic. Cook and stir until slightly golden.

3. 4.

Stir in breadcrumbs. Drop the goat cheese slices into the breadcrumb mixture a few at a time, and turn to coat cheese in the mixture. Remove cheese when both sides are evenly coated and toasted golden brown. Place two slices of goat cheese on each salad and then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Garnish with walnuts.

Enjoy!

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SoCO Sports Coberly Cops Championship in Azar Tourney By Doc Leonetti Travis Coberly, champion of the 21st Annual Azar Invitational Golf Tournament, shared the same honor with Tom Schultz in 2012 for his first ever Azar tourney win. Last weekend, at the impeccably manicured Trinidad Municipal Golf Course, he easily bested second place finishers Carlos Sisneros, Andrew Schultz, and David Baca by three Stableford points, 11-8. Sisneros birded the first playoff hole to clinch second. Meanwhile, Schultz and Baca played three additional holes before a hard earned third place was garnered by Schultz. “I went four holes with David after Carlos won the first playoff hole,” said Schultz. “Carlos birdied one and David and I played three more after that. David should have won third but due to a one stroke penalty on the second playoff hole that was tied, he lost after two more. He told me he considered that penalty stroke to be my Christmas present. I played with Travis during the championship round Sunday. He gave me some chances but I didn’t capitalize. He ended up being the better golfer that day. I had a great time on a great golf course. Mom (Colleen) followed me around the golf course Sunday. I want to thank her for coming to watch me play because dad (Tom) was playing too.” The modified Stableford system allots ten points for a double eagle, eight for an eagle, four for a birdie, two for par, and a single point for bogie. Points are allotted as per score requiring players to meet their handicap quotas, and totaled after two rounds of play. Sisneros competed in last year’s Azar extravaganza and didn’t cash, but he enjoyed the Stableford format. This year, the young fella’s performance was near impeccable. “I played with Brett (Padilla), Tom (Schultz), and one of pros and I got a little nervous,” explained Sisneros who will be competing with the Trinidad State Jr. College golf team this fall “It’s always good to play with the good guys, especially Tom. It’s an honor playing with him. As the tournament went, I really enjoyed myself. I played well and hit the ball good. My 35 points over my quota in two days was pleasing, especially after coming back from an earlier leg injury. I worked hard the week before the tournament. It will all be helpful for my future. But I still have things to improve on be-

cause of my injury. My main goal is to play well for the college. I want to thank everybody for their support, my coaches, my family, Franklin. I really wanted to play because it’s the Azar tourney. He gave me a scholarship and this was a good way to thank him for helping me with school. They’re all helping me to reach my goals. And my heartiest congratulations to Travis. I play with him every weekend. He works really hard and I was really glad to see him win the tourney.”

Flight Winners: Championship: 1st – Travis Coberly 2nd – Carlos Sisneros 3rd – Andrew Schult 4th – David Baca

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First Flight: 1st – Manual Apodoca 2nd – Dick Makloski 3rd – Orace Vallejos 4th – Dave Swanson 4th – John Ramirez

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Second Flight: 1st – Javy Martinez 2nd – Pat Vigil 3rd – Simon Garcia 4th – Wilber Velasquez

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Third Flight: 1st – Joey Tortorice 2nd – Joey DeGarbo 3rd – Jason Romero 4th – Pat Vigil III

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Azar Flight I: 1st – Kevin Mayoux 2nd – Ted Ridder 3rd – Mike Swinyard 4th – Frank Azar

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Azar Flight II: 1st – Scott Burke 2nd – Tom Droyer 3rd – Bill Hollinger 4th – Darwin Burke

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UCCS Thunderwolves 2013 Football Schedule September Sat 7 at Northern Colorado 1:35 PM Sat 14 vs. Angelo State (TX) @Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas (Lone Star Conference Football Festival) 7:00 PM Sat 21 Western New Mexico * Red Out 2:00 PM Sat 28 at Adams State * 6:00 PM Audio October Sat 5 Fort Lewis * Homecoming 2:00 PM Sat 12 at Chadron State * 12:00 PM Sat 19 Colorado School of Mines * 6:00 PM Pink Out Sat 26 at Black Hills State (SD) * 1:00 PM “Family Day” November Sat 2 Colorado Mesa * 6:00 PM Sat 9 Sat 16

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Western State * 2:00 PM 5th Annual Hall of Fame Game

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Sat. Aug. 3 11 pm Colgate USAFA ROOT Sat. Sept. 7 1:30 pm Utah State USAFA CBS S Fri. Sept. 13 6 pm at Boise State Boise, Idaho Sat. Sept. 21 TBA Wyoming USAFA Sat. Sept. 28 4:30 pm at Nevada Reno, Nev. Sat. Oct. 5 11:30 am at Navy Annapolis, Md. Thurs. Oct. 10 7 pm San Diego State USAFA Sat. Oct. 19 Open Sat. Oct. 26 3 pm Notre Dame USAFA Sat. Nov. 2 TBA Army USAFA Fri. Nov. 8 7 pm at NM Albuquerque, NM Sat. Nov. 16 Open Thurs. Nov. 21 7:30 pm UNLV USAFA Sat. Nov. 30 TBA at CSU Fort Collins, Colo.

Hard Bloodline By David J. Santistevan Jr.

For David Baca, his love and passion for Mixed Martial Arts has changed the landscape of MMA training and conditioning in the Trinidad & Las Animas County Area. Baca, born and raised in Trinidad, runs and owns Bloodline, MMA. “I love to train and love watching Bloodline fighters as they grow into professional fighters,” Baca told Around SoCO. “I did some Taekwondo as a kid and boxed. I first started to get into MMA watching Chuck Liddell in the Ultimate Fighter.” Baca is a 1998 graduate of Trinidad High School. He went to college majoring in Auto body and Paint and since 1999 he has worked for Pioneer Natural Resources. Baca started training at the old Salazar’s Boxing Club in Raton, NM. He and several individuals drove to Raton every day to train. “It really got hard to drive to Raton every day,” Baca added. “So me and my best friend Lawrence Bowman turned his garage into our gym in early 2010.” Later on in 2010 Baca started to get more fighters interested in training for MMA. The gym was located on Prospect Street and Bloodline ran into a few problems with the Trinidad City Inspector while again out-growing this facility. With the help of Jeff Robinson, Bloodline moved out to the Jansen area. “Jeff is a big supporter of our club and our fighters. Moving into the bigger place helped us buy some more bags, a cage, a boxing ring and equipment that we needed to get set up. We were there for two years,” Baca said.” We offer a kid’s wrestling program, and a women’s kick boxing program but we needed to move on, so when I moved into a new house with my wife, we had room at the new place for a gym to train.”

Bloodline currently will have four fighters on the Fight Brigade MMA card at the State Fair Events Center on Aug. 23, 2013. Travis Aragon 6’5” is Bloodline’s 155 lb. champion for the Thunderdome Promotion. He will fight George Clynes, 2-0, of Jackson MMA. Rich Espinoza, 1-1, will have his third amateur fight at 145 lbs. against Andre Jones of Pacific Warrior MMA, who will be making his debut. At 125 lbs. Robert Trujillo who won his fighting debut for Bloodline will face Marvincent Williams, 1-0, also of Pacific Warrior MMA in a 125 lb. bout. Finally Chris Moreno will make his cage fighting debut at 185 lbs. when he battles Vince Contreras, 1-1. “All of our guys have trained really hard, both those fighting at the State Fair and those who are inactive and still working towards getting into the cage. We hope to be successful come Aug. 23,” Baca said proudly. “We still want fighters to have a place to train and Bloodline is still open to all of our communities. We have an open mat for our high school wrestlers to train for free during the summer. I enjoy the great support the community has given to our club and fighters. We thank everyone for their support, past and in the future. Thank you and I want to wish our Bloodline fighters good luck on Aug. 23.” The Bloodline fighters will be part of a 12 fight card in the second year of the Colorado State Fair entertainment line-up including MMA fights. Doors open at 6 p.m. fights start at 7 p.m. For more information go to www.fightbrigade.com www.facebook.com/fightbrigade www.twitter.com/fightbrigade www.instagram.com/fightbrigade or call/text 719-214-4049.

Bloodline started out with Baca, Bowman, Chris Moreno, and Erminia Velarde. After their first set of fights Bloodline decided to get some help to take it to next step in MMA training. Baca said they brought in trainers like Matt Valdez in kickboxing, Taekwondo, Pete Bowman wresting, and Glenn Mascarenas a former pro boxer. Bloodline has also worked with MMA teams from Colorado, like Pacific Warriors from Pueblo. “Having the proper training has helped us out tremendously; we can’t thank everyone who has helped us enough.” Baca said with a smile. “Our fighters and training have very much improved and so far in 2013 Bloodline fighters are unbeaten.

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FREE Your Mind Opinions From Dawn & Shane

Dawn & Shane are two opinionated SoCO residents and are ready to speak their mind about any issue submitted to Around SoCO. They are not afraid to say what others are thinking! Nothing in this section is FACT, just opinions from two individuals practicing freedom of speech.

I have heard that Trinidad Times (Tom Murphy) and AroundSoCO (Jay Martinez) were in County Court July 12, what was that all about? DAWN: Mr. Murphy decided to put a restraining order on Mr. Martinez because Mr. Martinez stares at him. In Mr. Martinez’s defense, Mr. Murphy is usually staring out at everyone angrily, talking to himself, hitting objects next to him, blowing kisses at men, and heckling Mr. Martinez. When someone behaves like that it’s hard not to stare. Mr. Murphy is also a bully and can’t stand the fact that Mr. Martinez refuses to be pushed around. Mr. Murphy told the court that he doesn’t want to get in trouble when he attacks Mr. Martinez for looking at him so he wanted a restraining order put on Mr. Martinez. Witnesses at the court hearing called it a “circus” and decided that Mr. Murphy is really “losing it.” SHANE: I think anyone would start to get desperate if they were in the kind of debt that the Murphys are. Murphy presented an entire court case that had nothing to do with the restraining order. His argument was that he believed Jay Martinez was hurting his newspaper business. Murphy subpoenaed multiple professionals from Trinidad and asked them if Martinez had ever said he wanted Murphy out of business. The majority answered yes! Well Murphy and Martinez are competing over local marketing dollars and it is not illegal for Martinez to want all the marketing dollars. That’s called capitalism and that’s one of the many things that make America great. Nothing Murphy presented in his case showed that Martinez had threatened his life or wellbeing in any way. Overall it was a waste of time and money for many professionals in Trinidad! I think Murphy should focus on his business and stop investing so much time into everyone else’s business. I don’t think there is a conspiracy against Tom Murphy; the people that dislike him seem to have a good reason. Tom please get some professional help!

Should people need a license to have babies? They do it for driving and operating a business. Babies seem even more important than those activities but anyone can have kids. DAWN: As soon as a person becomes pregnant both parents should be required by law to attend parenting classes, family counseling, and be tested for drug usage. They should be given a reasonable time frame to meet basic requirements of a parenting certificate. In cases of extreme mental illness or drug use, they children should be taken into custody. It is much easier to care for a healthy infant then it is to care for an abused or neglected child.

If the government can require all children to be educated and immunized then they can require parents to be certified. It’s not taking rights away from the parents; it’s giving rights to a helpless child. Children are victims of their environment and as citizens of our country should be protected as much as possible. Why wait until after they are abused, raped and even murdered. The cost of parenting certification would be offset by the money saved from child protection services, foster homes and juvenile delinquency programs. SHANE: We can’t keep up with all the people that drink and drive or don’t use their blinker when they change lanes on the freeway. It seems impossible to keep up with every woman that gets pregnant. I would love to see testing for every parent but I’m not willing to give up my freedom as an American. Who would determine what makes a good parent? If we created a test like the driving test that anyone can pass we would be in the same position anyway. Look how many people with a driver’s license should not have one! We need to better our education system so it can nurture and instruct children when unfit parents cannot. Many children graduate grade levels in Colorado schools based on how much they have improved. That does not make an individual capable of success when they go out into the workforce and have to compete with everyone else. Since when does personal growth earn points on a job application? All that matters is a person’s education and capabilities. In life if you don’t keep up you get left behind! Some children are graduating that don’t know how to read! How can we expect anything more…

If you want to ask us for advice or talk about a current issue in SoCO please send us an email at

freeyourmind@aroundsoco.com If you don’t like what we have to say submit your own comments and we’ll print them in the magazine or post them on AroundSoCO.com. Make sure you don’t use ugly or threatening language. This is a family magazine. Thank you,

Dawn & Shane

August Horoscopes

Aries Think more deeply about your future. Organize

projects and connect them with available resources. Important decisions you make this month will affect your life for a long period of time. Assess your position in relationships and at work. Perhaps you will be able to clear up some personal misunderstandings by recognizing your place in the shape of things. You may have trouble concentrating on daily tasks but if you make mistakes they won’t be detrimental. Refrain from investing in risky financial transactions or working with individuals of questionable character. You may at times experience intense or unexplained anxiety. It will be a result of your dynamic life or climatic conditions. Get enough sleep.

Taurus Your energy level is stable and this month you will be

highly successful at work. You will combine domestic duties with fun activities. Everything you approach with calm and inspiration will bring happiness and meaning to your life. Furthermore, your good mood and excitement will prove contagious. People in your life will react with the same cheerful spirit you approach them with. Your financial situation will stabilize and you will gain additional revenue. While immersed in pleasant tasks you could miss some important signs of ill health. Do not ignore them; visit your doctor, if necessary.

Gemini Your desire to quickly fix some sticky situations is not

likely to be fulfilled. To avoid additional problems be honest and direct. Any attempt at deception or subterfuge will eventually come out and give you even more trouble. Be especially careful with new acquaintances. When creating a connection you must be clear with your goals, but also consider the goals of your new friend. Someone may seek your friendship because of ulterior motives. You’ll find out who it is soon enough and the relationship will become uncomfortable. In August you will have the possibility of turning your hobby into a profitable business. It is good that you will have additional revenue but don’t overwork yourself. Take immediate steps for digestive problems before you end up with a serious problem.

Cancer You will need to spend a lot more time with friends

than with your relatives. This may cause dissatisfaction and even family conflicts. For members of your sign still single, August will be one of the months filled with new acquaintances and possible romantic partners. You will have to choose which ones can satisfy you. Approach new acquaintances with openness and sincerity. Building a good friendship is the foundation for any lasting romance. It is possible your professional efforts go unnoticed. This should not make you frustrated. Take it easy, now is not the appropriate time to change your job, unless you are approached with an attractive proposition. Your financial situation is stable. You will be able to enjoy some local entertainment.

Leo You are too convinced of your rightness and ready to

defend your position. Your behavior is too hasty and your statements cause conflict between you and your friends or relatives. Think about what is more important - your personal truth or the stability of your relationship. If you are too absorbed in own thoughts, worries and problems your loved one will feel left out. It is not desirable to let things escalate. At the expense of your relationship your professional status will be strong this month and it is possible that you will bring in additional financing. Do not rush to spend it and do not get involved in suspicious transactions. It is not advisable to make long-term investments or start new projects. You can purchase property or move successfully this month if you plan it carefully. Stay hydrated this month and chose refreshing drinks.

Virgo Try to reject intrusive obligations this month. Allocate

your time so that you can use most of it for yourself. In fact, it will not be easy to make time for yourself because unforeseen problems will pop up and you might have to help a friend or relative whom you never spend much time with. What you want to do and what you are able to do will not always align but at least organize your days so you can sleep at night. The workplace will not be calm. Conflict will create some additional issues that will need to be resolved quickly. Control your spending, it is possible contingencies arise related to overcoming any health problems or trauma and you will need to have funds available.

Libra Those of your sign on vacation this month, have long

since decided where and how you spend your time off. You can be assured that you will experience exciting emotions, because in addition to your planned itinerary you will be provided unexpected surprises, new friends with mutual interests, and a rich cultural life. Others who have a job can relax. You will carry out all assigned tasks and enjoy unprecedented popularity. So-called free time will not really be free. You can expect a lot of meetings with friends, admirers, and old acquaintances. Accept invitations, but be careful who you refuse, someone could feel ignored and pout. Be careful of your desire to enjoy the company of many friends - don’t bring people together who may come into conflict. Furthermore, a foul atmosphere can spoil your mood and your romantic relationship.

Scorpio Should you create problems to protect your principles?

Are your principles relevant and do they meet the demands of reality at the moment? Consider the situation objectively. Do not be afraid to part with the old that hampers your life. This may be in reference to objects, habits or even people. Do it without regret. Soon you will find that the “old” memories will be compensated with new thrilling excitement. Much of your time will be occupied with the care of relatives. Some of them have health problems and need you to intervene actively. At the same time work obligations will be reduced and you won’t have to stay after hours or go in earlier. Financial problems are not expected despite additional costs because you will get all needed revenue.

Sagittarius You are too anxious and hurry unnecessarily. What you want and what you get will be greatly different this month. Disregard romantic illusions and view reality objectively. You’ll save yourself a wealth of disappointments, especially personal ones. You will realize that a lot of close friends who are perceived as the second “I” actually do not share your views and even confess quite different views. This fact will be stressful, but luckily you have so much work that you will not have time to think about the consequences. You will gain revenue. Do not go out at very high temperatures, choose the shade.

Capricorn Most summer months will be refreshing for you. You

will want to enjoy company and seek entertainment more than usual. Realistically it will not be about fun so much as to attract attention to yourself. Rest assured, you will succeed. As a result you will have new friends and new admirers, but also new enemies. Be cautious of worshipers - protect yourself from enemies – remain uncompromising. This will achieve the 3 in 1 effect - a single action will solve three problems. It is not necessary to distance yourself from people; on the contrary! Let them love you, they so eagerly seek you. It is just necessary for you to be discriminating and careful of your choices. Professional tasks will not hinder you but you will have to spend an extraordinary amount of money.

Aquarius Think fast, but go slowly this month. Now you must be

determined and motivated if you want to progress and move several plans along simultaneously. You will need to approach both personal and professional activities with the same enthusiasm if you want to be successful. Make no mistake, it still won’t be easy. Prepare for small but annoying problems or just the usual stressors of everyday life. The most difficult is when you are pulled between tasks you need to complete, the desires of colleagues and the wants of your family. At such times, you can just “snap”. The best tactic would be to seclude yourself and enjoy your favorite activities without company. You will revive yourself and be better able to handle conflicts.

Pisces Try to forget the petty conflicts and small squabbles.

This month you will be able to spend more time with your loved ones. Do it without discussing old misunderstandings. Not only will you fix things, you will find previously unconsidered qualities in friends, relatives and loved ones. It is not certain that you will like the “findings”, but they will definitely expand your horizons and influence your choices. Suddenly your hunches are very accurate and you need to act on them quickly. This is a prerequisite for progress and the real application of wisdom will be self-help. Make the changes you know are necessary and evolve. Take care of your body. Avoid alcohol on hot days, do not overdo it with sodas, and be mindful of what you eat. Use every spare moment for true relaxation and your hobbies.

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Hanging Around the Courthouse By Ellie Nenova

On July 14th a mother bear and two cubs were captured hanging around the courthouse in Trinidad, Colorado. Bears are a part of everyday life for most people in SoCO. While some complain about the bears and worry about protecting the trash, others are more concerned for the bears. After all, the bears were here first. When you head out into Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s long been home to black bears. Black is a species of bear, not a color. In Colorado many black bears are blonde, cinnamon, or brown. With their bulky fur coats, bears can look bigger than they are. Males average 275 lbs.; females average 175 lbs. Over 90% of a bear’s natural diet is grasses, berries, fruits, nuts and plants. The rest is primarily insects and scavenged carcasses. Black bears are very wary of people and other unfamiliar things. Their normal response to any perceived danger is to run away or climb a tree. Most Colorado bears are active from mid-March through early November. When food sources dwindle they head for winter dens. With a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than ours, a bear can literally smell food five miles away. Bears are very smart, and have great memories - once they find food, they come back for more. During late summer and early fall bears need 20,000 calories a day to gain enough fat to survive the

winter without eating or drinking. Bears are not naturally nocturnal, but sometimes travel at night in hopes of avoiding humans. Grizzly bears are unmistakable, not only because of their large size (up to 7 feet long, and weighing 500 pounds or more), but due to conspicuously humped shoulders, front legs longer than rear legs, a dished-in face, and front claws over 4 inches long. Color is mostly yellowish to reddish brown. Grizzlies are too large and hungry to be picky eaters. They eat carrion, fruit, young vegetation shoots, roots, bulbs, fish, and insects. They seldom chase down adult hoofed mammals, but do take elk calves and fawns they stumble upon. Sometimes they excavate burrows and tunnels of marmots and other rodents.

For more information about Colorado wildlife visit http://wildlife.state.co.us. Photos taken by Janet Morris.

The grizzly bear is classified as an endangered species in Colorado, but it probably is gone from the state. Some have argued that because grizzly bears are native to Colorado’s wild lands they should be re-established here, but the Colorado Wildlife Commission is on record as opposing restoration.

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The Right School for You By E.R.A. McCarthey Many people claim that homeschooling is best, others argue public education is the way to go, online schools are becoming increasingly popular while faith based and private schools are still described as providing the most socially structured education…so which one is really best? In truth, the right school depends on the family and the child. Here are some descriptions that may help you with one of the most important decisions you make in your child’s life.

Public Schools

Colorado is one of ten states that have opted out of “No Child Left Behind,” and instead use independent models of accountability for school districts and schools. In place of expecting all children to reach the same level of proficiency using the national model of evaluation, Colorado is using its own performance-evaluation system developed in 2009 that focuses heavily on individual student growth. Because of the evaluation system chosen by Colorado it is exceptionally important for teachers, parents and other community stakeholders to work together. When choosing a public school students are usually required to attend the school in their designated zone. Public schools receive their financing from local, state and government funds. The amount of money a school receives depends directly on the amount of taxes residents pay in the area and if the school meets all the requirements for receiving the funds. School programs must be handled in very specific ways in order to be funded. The first step is to find out what public school your child will attend. Next, speak with teachers, administrators and other parents then examine the school’s evaluation systems, programs that are offered, curriculum and student success rates after graduation. Last and most importantly, find out how your child feels about the school. As a parent you have the most authority regarding this decision but it is very hard for a child to be successful if they are in an environment that they are unhappy with. Charter schools and magnet schools are a somewhat new approach to public schooling. They are independently operated public schools and often are based around a modified curriculum such as a school that focuses on science and technology, or fine art, or the school chooses to employ highly qualified teachers instead of certified teachers. A highly qualified teacher has at least a Master’s degree in the area they are teaching and usually a good amount of world experience. A certified teacher is required to have a Bachelor’s degree and go through a rigorous state program for certification. Sometimes charter schools are managed by parents, teachers, community organizations, or for-profit companies. The schools follow the same basic curriculum as other public schools but are not regulated by school boards or government authorities. Charter schools do not charge tuition and may be a good alternative if you are not satisfied with your local public school. To learn more about charter schools in Colorado go to www.coloradoleague.org. Magnet schools are free public schools, often housed on the same campus as a regular public school. Magnet schools are known for special programs, rigorous curriculums, and a competitive atmosphere. There is usually a testing and application process to attend a magnet school. The schools were started in the 1970s to allow children to attend schools outside of their

neighborhoods and help with desegregation. To get more information about Colorado magnet schools visit www.publicschoolreview.com/state_magnets/stateid/ CO.

Private Schools

Private schools rely on tuition payments and funds from nonpublic sources such as religious organizations, endowments, grants, and charitable donations. Private schools often have specialized curriculum and have an admissions process based on specific requirements. Scholarships can be available but are usually based on exceptionally academic and personal achievements. Proprietary schools are private schools run for profit. They do not have elected officials or a board of trustees and operate the schools based on market demands. Independent schools are private nonprofit schools governed by a board of trustees and can receive funding from any independent source except from religious institutions even if they are affiliated with them. Sometimes they offer scholarship programs for families that can’t afford the school’s tuition. Parochial schools are church-related schools. They are often affiliated with Catholic parishes but may be under the direction of any place of faith such as a synagogue or any denomination of church. Most private schools are parochial. Faith is an important part of the curriculum. Often the schools don’t teach a specific denomination of faith, such as Catholic or Baptist, but students will be expected to learn the bible and engage in prayer. Students of parochial schools are often very successful in life but again it depends on the family and the student. If faith is an important aspect in your family life a parochial school may be the right choice. Parochial schools often have scholarship programs so families with economic difficulties can still have their children attend the school. Parochial schools are not eligible for government funding or many grants because they choose to teach about faith and right now government has decidedly separated itself from any religious practices. They depend heavily upon tuition and donations to fund the school. For more on Colorado parochial schools visit www.parochial.com/colorado/list.html. Some of the benefits of private schooling are small class sizes, individual student attention, and specialized curriculums. The major drawback can be tuition costs. Often it is best to find out which schools offer the education that fits your family at a price you can afford. For more information about Colorado private schools go to www.privateschoolreview.com/state_private_schools/ stateid/CO

Online Schools With technology advancing and becoming a fundamental part of daily life it seems reasonable to expect education to use such a convenient tool. Online schools are also known as virtual schools or e-schools and deliver their curriculum to students via the internet. Many supply students with laptops to ensure they can access their coursework. Public online schools are offered through local school districts and monitored by them. Free online schools usually receive government funding or grants and follow the standard pubic school curriculum. Tuition based online schools often have a rigorous or specialized curriculum and may be designed to educate gifted or struggling students. One of the benefits of online education is that it allows for extreme flexibility. Students have no set schedules and learn at their own pace. One of the drawbacks is that students must be highly motivated or parents must motivate them to stay on track. Another drawback is that students do not gain the advantage of learning how to learn in a group and work with others to solve problems. Online schools can be a wonderful resource but it must be the right fit for your child. For more information about online schools offered in Colorado go to www.schoolchoiceforkids.org.

Homeschooling

Many homeschool families are now choosing to enroll their children into an online school and supplement the curriculum with additional coursework. The student meets the standard education requirements and goes through all required testing but still has the guidance of the parent/guardian instructing them. Some families provide the entire curriculum for their children or hire private tutors to come and teach at their homes. Often children are homeschooled because of extreme difficulties in public schools or because the family wants specific religious or moral values embedded into the child’s learning. Colorado is a non-regulatory homeschool state and the requirements are very broad. Homeschooling can be beneficial because parents are actively involved in their child’s learning and they can develop a curriculum that is gauged specifically for their child. The drawbacks are the same as online schooling. Students and families must be motivated and on track and the child needs to have other social activities so he or she learns to work in groups. To learn more about homeschooling in Colorado visit www.cde.state.co.us/choice/homeschool.asp

What is Hospice Care? Courtesy of Kathy M. Bueno, RN - Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Palliative Care The term hospice describes a method of care for persons with terminal illness and their family. The method focuses on comfort rather than cure, aggressively addressing pain and distressing symptoms of advanced illness as well as emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual discomforts at the end of life. Backed by more than 40 years of service and research, hospice providers offer expertise in pain relief and symptom management for end-stage disease. The combination of skilled nursing provided by the longterm care facility or the 24/7 love and support of a family and friends along with the whole-person terminal care provided by hospice offers patients the most comprehensive care possible during this difficult time. Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care involves a team of professionals working together and in concert with other healthcare professionals such as nursing facility, assisted living, or hospital staff to support the patient’s independence, comfort, choice, and control to the maximum extent possible. Our hospice physicians, specializing in end-of-life care, work with the hospice registered nurse to provide aggressive symptom management. A social worker addresses social, emotional, practical, and financial troubles. A chaplain (if desired) assists with religious and/or spiritual issues based on the individual’s beliefs/practices. Certified Nursing Assistants and volunteers provide important personal care such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, running errands, washing laundry, or providing companionship. The hospice team works collaboratively with the facility team and the attending physician. Other disciplines are included as the plan of care dictates. In hospice, the patient and family are considered the “unit of care.” The patient defines his or her family, whether it includes a spouse, child, cousin, close friend, companion, or partner. These individuals also receive care and attention from the team. After the patient’s death, family members are offered grief counseling and bereavement care for 13 months. Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care also offers grief education and support groups to the wider community, including long-term care staff and other facility residents or community members experiencing a loss related to a death. Most hospice care is delivered to the patient in whatever setting the resident calls “home”. For many, this is their private residence, but this can also be a skilled nursing facility, assisted living residence, or hospital. The goal of hospice is to support patients in their own living environment for as long as possible and, in particular, to prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care’s Team is available to the patient and family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hospice Enrollment and Discharge Hospice Enrollment requires the following: 1. 2.

A physician’s order Certification by a hospice medical director and the attending physician that the person is terminally ill and has a life expectancy of 6 months or less A decision by the patient not to pursue aggressive, life-extending or curative treatments.

There is no strict limit on the amount of time a resident can continue to receive hospice services. Once admitted to a hospice program, the resident can be enrolled for any length of time necessary, as long as his or her condition continues to meet certain criteria. After enrollment, the resident’s condition is reassessed at two 90 day intervals and at 60-day intervals thereafter. Once enrolled in hospice, a patient may decline certain services if he or she does not wish to receive them, and the resident may withdraw from the program at any time. Some patients are discharged from hospice when their condition stabilizes or improves such that their prognosis extends beyond 6 months. In this case, the patient is discharged from the hospice program but returns to care of their primary physician or nursing facility. Methods of Payment All operating hospices in Colorado are licensed by the state, and most are certified by Medicare and eligible to care for individuals receiving Medicaid. All Medicare-certified hospices will care for individuals who have Medicare. Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care is also Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Being a non-for-profit organization, Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care has a commitment to providing care regardless of the individual’s ability to pay. As noted earlier, for qualified individuals, Medicare covers all hospice services, supplies, and medications related to the terminal diagnosis under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicare Part A. Items and services not relate to the terminal illness are paid in the same manner they were before hospice enrollment. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us for answers. We have staff available to answer your questions and provide support in any end-of-life issues you may have. We have locations throughout Southeastern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Please check out our website www.socohospice.org or call one of our locations for more information. *Information provided by the Palliative Care Best Practices (A guide for long-term care and hospice) copyright 2012. Visit us at www.socohospice.org or call 719.542.0032.

SoCOol for Kids Gardens and Farmers Markets Gardening is a great Summer activity for children of all ages. See if community gardens accept children as volunteers. And don’t forget a field trip to the local farmers market for inspiration. La Familia Community Garden 814 E 5th Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Julie Kuhn 719.583.4311 Trinidad Community Garden Located on the corner of White St. and N. Linden Ave., 719-680-0215 Walsenburg Community Garden 928 Russel Walsenburg, CO 81089 Charles Bryant 719.738.2696 El Pueblo Farmers’ Market Located in El Rio Clinic Parking Lot on the SW corner of Irvington Rd and S. 6th Ave. Mondays from 3-5pm. For more information call 520.882.3133. Trinidad Farmers Market Main Street & Convent Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.7386 Hours are July 11-October 3 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Valley Farmers Market At Main and State Streets Municipal Parking Lot Alamosa, Colorado 81101

City Parks To engage curious kids the best activities involve the outdoors — lakes, ponds, and, conservation areas and trails offer the opportunity to explore rocks, bugs, birds, and plants and use up some of that boundless kid energy! Summer is a great time to explore parks in your area: Colorado Springs America the Beautiful Park Memorial Park Monument Valley Park Quail Lake Park Rampart Park Wilson Ranch Park Pueblo Arkansas River Kayak Course City Park Lake Minnequa Park Mineral Palace Rose Gardens Pueblo Riverwalk Trinidad Central Park Kit Carson Park Round Up Park Southside Park Trinidad Riverwalk Want more fun summer activities for your kids. Visit www.aroundsoco.com/socool-kids-summer-activities

I felt small as I set out upon my solitary pilgrimage. There would be no one to reply to my questions; no one to reflect back to me reassurances of my own existence. Now it would be just my own chattering monologue and the deafening silence of the prairie.

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There’s a Marker at the Boggsville National Historic Site, beside the Purgatory River, indicating the “original” gravesite of Kit Carson and his wife, Josephina. It’s the “original” grave site because soon after their deaths, their bodies were relocated to their “permanent” resting place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There’s no headstone there, as there is at original gravesite of William Bent. Just some information on a laminated panel. Most people’s bones are soon forgotten, becoming anonymous constituents of the earth. The bones of some are honored with indestructible monuments of granite placed over them. And a few, like Kit Carson take on such significance that even their forsaken original burial sites are marked. It felt right that my 200-mile journey along the Purgatory River had begun by visiting these graves. Pilgrimages have always involved visiting with the dead. All along the sacred road to Santiago de Compostello, medieval pilgrims visited the graves of the saints; invoking their spiritual favor by venerating their bones. As I walked upstream, along the banks of “El Rio de las Animas en Purgatorio”, “The River of Lost Souls in Purgatory”, I felt the vulnerability of my own soul. I was entering a “Tierra Incognita,” an “unknown realm.” Just as Bonilla and Gutierrez, whose ill-fated adventure had consigned their souls to Purgatory, and thus given the river its name, had left Spain behind to enter an unknown wilderness in search of the lost cities of gold; and just as the first mountain men and trappers had left behind them the “civilized” world east of the Mississippi, to reinvent themselves. I too was taking my leave. My twenty-year marriage had ended and with it, many of the people and places that had defined my life. I felt something falling away behind me, like the shed skin of a snake. I was venturing forth, feeling tenderness and terror; my physical being felt fragile; like the pink flesh of a new-born Spring, or the thin, translucent skin of a descending Autumn. I was leaving behind the thin veil of a once protective sheath, offering myself upon an alter to unknown Higher Powers; yielding myself to the alchemy of nature’s caldron; a mingling of the wine of excessive elegance with the gall of raw and unaccountable caprice. As I turned to take one last look at the abobe remains of Boggsville, it hit me that I wouldn’t be seeing any humans for while. It would be just me with my thoughts, and the river. A short distance from Boggsville I came upon the Las Animas town cemetery. Some of the names were familiar. Rising above the other weathered old stones was a pinnacle topping the grave of John Wesley Prow-

ers, one of the residents of Boggsville and once a very important guy in these parts. I saw another prominent grave at the far end of the row. It was the “final” resting place of William Bent. The “original” gravesite, down near the confluence, was at some point deemed unworthy of the famous Santa Fe Trail Trader. The original grave is isolated in the middle of a field like an island in a dried up sea of plowed, but never planted furrows. The original gravesite is not a beautiful place; no grassy lawns; no floral adornments. Generations have progressed in benign disregard for the sanctity of the site. Fifty or so yards to the south of the granite marker is the Santa Fe Railroad. To the West are the guard towers and walls of the Bent County Correctional Facility. The sound of the river is interrupted and sometimes drowned out by the clatter of coal trains upon the rails, and the brassy, loudspeaker announcements; the everrepeated directives that mark the hours of the prisoners’ daily routines, wafting across the wind-swept field. But still, there is the river. Always, there was the river. We humans, like all living things emerge and manifest as bodily forms. We busy ourselves with growing up, procreating and growing old. We die and then we are assimilated into the humus. But we long for more. We want to be thought of and recognized beyond our lifespan. We hope to have made a mark upon the world so that our names might be remembers. We chisel the names of our beloved departed into stones so that after all of the details are forgotten some passerby might form the sounds upon their lips, or a least within their minds.

Several miles upstream along the meandering river, as the sun was beginning to set, I came to grassy knoll where the Highland Ditch flows into the Purg. I dropped my heavy backpack to the ground with a thud and called it a day. As I wandered around picking up dry cottonwood branches to make a fire, I came near to a rock out-cropping that dropped sharply to meet the river’s edge, something caught my eye. Merged with the fractured surface of the rock, strange forms came into focus. I had come upon the first of many petroglyphs that I would encounter, etched into the boulders and canyon walls of the Purgatory River Valley. These looked other-worldly; like two broad-shouldered extraterrestrials with caped arms like folded wings. More likely, they represented beings who’d emerged from a subterranean realm of aboriginal gods, beckoned by the music of a native flute. To the left of those human, or super-human figures was a row of hash marks; a record of something achieved, or observed, or possessed. Somebody had lingered at that spot long enough to strike the surface of the rock with a thousand blows; to make those indelible markings. I wondered if I would leave a mark upon the earth. I had written a lot of words on pieces of paper and even more in cyberspace. But already, even within my own lifetime I have rediscovered boxes of writings that mice and mildew have destroyed. I have painted lots of images on canvas panels, but they too are vulnerable to decay. And I’ve certainly lost plenty of digital files. In chiseling marks and shapes and pictures into solid rock, pre-historic humans, Hispanic shepherds, Santa Fe Trail travelers and cowpokes have affirmed their presence by the edge of the river for three millennia. Just as a cut into the flesh can seal a relationship of blood-brotherhood, so these etchings, cut into stone are expressions of a bond between humanity and the earth; of individual lives, and the passages of peoples; their iconographic expressions of faith; evidences of their ephemeral existence that cannot be removed.

August By Toni Kight, Horticulturist at SRG’s Landscaping Supply It’s hard to believe we are heading towards the end of summer already. As August continues, hopefully the weather will begin cooling off and we will have a bit more rain so we should be able to cut back on watering shrubs and perennials. Lawns and vegetable gardens will still need a bit more water than shrubs and perennials until cooler weather comes at the end of summer. If you have bare spots in your lawn due to the winter kill and the drought earlier in the summer, you should rake out the dead grass, aerate or rake the lawn and seed the dead spots as the days become less hot. Through August, continue to feed lawns on a maintenance schedule (at least 3 times a year, spring

mid-summer and fall). Please remember to water the trees, especially the ones on median or parking areas. Trees, bushes and shrubs all need to be fertilized and watered. If not roots will find their way into sewer and water lines, become diseased and die. My rule of thumb is if it is alive it must be fed and watered. Also continue to feed bushes, annuals and perennials through the end of August to keep them looking their best. Plants are still growing. For maximum production from vegetable gardens, feed this month and through the end of the growing season with a high phosphorous and potassium fertilizer (as directed) and you will have fresh veggies galore until the cool weather comes. This has been a dry hot summer and if all your trees and perennials are not properly taken care of they will not make it through the winter for you to enjoy next year. If you are having problems with your lawn or garden stop by and I would be happy to give you my expert advice on what you can do to help the situation.

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HEALTHY LIVING Know Thyself By Leo M. Bonfadini, D. Min., LCSW, Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness, & Community Center. “Know Thyself’ was written on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi dating back to the 4th century BCE. This adage subsequently became a touchstone for western philosophers. For many, self-knowledge is all encompassing. It is considered by many to be the highest form of knowledge that surpasses all other knowledge. Self-knowledge is also timeless, which means that what is gained from the past benefits us in the future. For many, the essence of all knowledge begins with self-knowledge. The purpose of this article is to offer a particular view as to the relationship of the adage “Know Thyself” as it relates to health care. Essentially, I am suggesting that self- knowledge is fundamental to responsible healthy living and health care provided by your medical professional. When one visits a health care provider, the first and very critical part of the exam is related to obtaining your medical history. Not only are there questions related to your medical history, but there are also questions about your parents, siblings and possibly even grandparents. It is a fundamental and central part of your being cared for properly and professionally. The taking of any medical history requires you to “Know Thyself”.

Quartz Crystal Bowl Healing By Gina Ojeda

What are Crystal Bowls and what are the benefits of Crystal Bowl Healing? The crystal bowls are made from highly purified quartz powder, which is fused together at high temperature. They carry mother earth’s energy and their white color reminds us of purity and new beginnings. The bowls can be beneficial to everyone. In our hurry up society, it is very seldom that we get to listen to pure, clear, healing sound. Our ears no longer get a daily exposure to running streams, chirping birds, and the rustling of the leaves in the forest. At this time, we replace the beautiful natural healing sound with the hum of the computer, the sound of the air conditioner, and the chatter of the television. This is the complete opposite of healing sound. We grow accustomed to tuning out these noises, along with traffic, sirens and construction, so they don’t intrude our space. Then we shut the sound out with negative chatter in our minds, which can be very unhealthy for our state of mind. The pure, epic sonic wave from the crystal bowls awaken our ability to hear and listen. Hearing occurs not only in the ears, but it moves and flows throughout our entire body. Sound is vibration and that vibration transmits into every cell of our being. The crystal bowls emit a frequency that puts one into a total relaxation, meditative state.

What I am suggesting is not only being aware of your medical history but also educating yourself on the details of your diagnosis and illness. Your medical professional will outline some headlines about your diagnosis but will not be able to educate you totally about your illness. That is your responsibility, and it is also a very practical implication of self-knowledge. As a patient, it is required of you to take personal responsibility in gaining knowledge of your illness. If you have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), you need to go online and must learn what it is, why you have it, and what the methods of treating it are. The same goes for all diseases especially if you are dealing with multiple chronic conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. This level of insight is not limited to medical conditions. It is also related to your mental health. Regardless of what your issues may be such as depression, substance abuses, stress, panic, loss, or any other mental disorder-- it will serve you well to become informed about the details of your condition. The same can be said about your medications. Become knowledgeable about what you’re taking. All of this is simply accepting personal responsibility for your health care. “Know Thyself” is not simply an ancient adage. It is specific and relevant to us today. Upon assuming this most significant responsibility, then another adage falls naturally into place, “Above all else, to thine own self be true” (William Shakespeare).

Sound therapy has been around for thousands of years and it is said to be one of the oldest forms of healing. The bowls can be used for personal use and they are also valuable for use in our work environment. They are used as tools in yoga, therapy, holistic healing, and alternative medicine. Massage therapists, energy healers, acupuncturists, holistic doctors, chiropractors, dentists and counselors all utilize the healing sound to assist in the process of their work. The crystal bowls are used in sound therapy, group mediation, musical performance, and healing workshops. They are now even finding their way into the more traditional setting such as churches and businesses. The healing tools balance and harmonize the mind, body and spirit. Many scientists, musicians, doctors and therapists are discovering that the quartz crystal bowls create a sacred spiral of energy which can be used for transforming, empowering and healing one’s energy field. They assist in calming and clearing the mind, intensifying mediation allowing one to go into deeper states of relaxation. They are used to help create and manifest abundance, prosperity and vitality. The bowls can be used to expand consciousness and reach higher states of awareness and focus. By utilizing awareness techniques, a practitioner can guide the recipient into states of peace, clarity, and the balancing of chakra centers. They can be used to transport the recipient into deep meditative states, shamanic journeys, and other realms of wisdom and understanding. At Hot Yoga on Main, we have seven bowls which balance and align each of the seven chakras. Chakras are energy centers or wheels of light that emanate within

our physical bodies and correlate with the endocrine system. Each bowl balances a chakra and emits a specific note. The largest bowl plays the C note and then goes down in size playing the notes D, E, F, G, A, and B. The larger bowls produce deeper tones, the medium bowls produce mid-range tones, and smaller bowls produce high, clear tones. Together they radiate a profound, vibrational frequency which can easily guide one into meditative states to explore deeper aspects of oneself as well as emotional release and resolution. Hot Yoga on Main offers a Crystal Bowl Mediation every Sunday at 7 pm, where you will be guided to journey into higher states of consciousness. You will leave feeling cleansed, purified and grounded on all levels. Call 719-422-3899 or check out www.hotyogaonmain.com for more information.

Brian Regan at Pueblo Memorial Brian Regan at Pueblo Memorial Hall

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. He creates a perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality. Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fan base. Brain highlights the little idiosyncrasies in everyday situations that make life hilarious. His humor is direct, clever and clean. Family members, including children, can enjoy his shows together. Since its opening last month the Memorial Hall in Pueblo has been a hot topic of conversation. SoCO residents are excited to have a close venue that brings in national acts, like Anjelah Johnson and Brian Regan. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the fun! You can your tickets to the show now by visiting www.sherpaconcerts.com/ event/257377-brian-regan-pueblo or calling 866-7228844.

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Thursday, August 8 Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm At the Pueblo Memorial Hall 1 City Hall Place Pueblo, CO 81003

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SoCOlorful People A Love Affair with Movies By Daniel Leonetti

Kirk and Julie Loudon are on a mission to find the best independent films in the world, and show them to audiences at the 2013 Trindiefest Film Festival in Trinidad on Sept. 12-15. It’s a love affair with the movies. The Houston couple, who fell in love with the historic and beautiful city of Trinidad on a pleasure vacation, are gearing up for the second running of their vision to create a showcase for truly independent films and a place where producers, directors and writers can present their visions onto the big screen. “We’re on par for last year as far as submissions entered into this year’s festival,” said Julie from her home in Houston, TX. “Plans are on track for this year’s 2013 film festival.” Trindiefest 2013 will include a Friday the 13th Horror Nite on Sept. 13, where attendees are encouraged to dress up and earn a free Trindiefest Horror Nite TeeShirt, and, as an added bonus, get to personally meet the American actor and stuntman Don Shanks. Shanks is famous for his role of Michael Myers in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. The hockey-masked slasher is one of the iconic monsters in Hollywood horror movies. Shanks also played the serial killer, Ben Willis, in the classic I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. If horror is not your bag, Trindiefest will feature some of the finest comedy and dramatic films from the international independent market. Last year’s festival received praise from audiences for the awesome and talented slate of films presented at the Trinidad State Junior College and Mt. Carmel venues. Pirate Brothers, one of last year’s audience favorites, received the attention of Lion’s Gate for a world-wide distribution deal. As of today, Trindiefest has had the privilege of helping Three of a Kind secure a distribution company, Push Worldwide, and get the film more exposure at the 2012’s American Film Market. Karaoke Man is also in talks for a distribution package. In addition, Kelleredde Studios has agreed to look at Trindiefest’s top two films

for possible representation and distribution deals. All three films were award-winners in the 2012 Trindiefest. “We were excited that our festival was able to open doors for our entries and get some great films the chance to be viewed,” said Kirk Loudon who is a producer, director and writer of his own various projects. Screenplays also shined at the 2012 Trindiefest. Russ Meyer’s Best in Show’s Paper Trail has received numerous requests to be read for possible production. Meyer’s Jenna’s Gone is in pre-production at Coyote Moon Films in Arizona. Venice Arts will assist first place screenplays by writing query letters and sending them to producers and studios to help talented writers.

Actors were also noticed for their performances in films at Trindiefest. Chadwick Boseman, the star of Kill Hole as a returning veteran with some dark secrets, has advanced to even bigger roles as Jackie Robinson in the box-office hit 42. The thriller, Kill Hole, walked off with the Best in Show Award at Trindiefest. The 2012 cream of the crop in films and screenwriters has anointed instant credibility to Trindiefest, but needs more support from the City, Las Animas County and the community to keep breathing life into this little gem in the heart of the Sangre de Cristos. Trindiefest goes beyond local or regional appeal by spreading its wings to an international level. Come support Trindiefest and enjoy creative and innovative films.

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Trinidad State Junior College Sample First Choice scenario for 1 semester (student living off-campus) High School GPA 4.0-3.8 3.799-3.5 3.0-3.499 2.0-2.999 Automatic Merit $600 $480 $360 $0 Spring Fest Scholarship $250 $250 $250 $250 Full Pell* $2,823 $2,823 $2,823 $2,823 Colorado Student Grant* $750 $750 $750 $750 Total Benefit $4,423 $4,303 $4,183 $3,823 15 Credit Hour with COF* $1,793 $1,793 $1,793 $1,793 Fees - Trinidad Campus $303 $303 $303 $303 Total Tuition and Fees $2,096 $2,096 $2,096 $2,096 Refund to Student $2,327 $2,207 $2,087 $1,727

*Limitations apply, First Choice additional details College Opportunity Fund and FAFSA programs are state and federally funded assistance programs based on residency and income criteria. Award amounts for these programs are subject to change based on program requirements and federal and state regulations.

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Yachts and Fine Theatre By E.R.A. McCarthey Sean and Emily Briggs of the Damon Runyon Repertory Theatre describe Thom Shepherd as the best country music entertainer they have ever come across. He performed at the theater in January of this year and they decided to lure him back once again for a “Return Engagement.”

To find out more about Thom visit www.thomshepherd.com. Thom Shepherd in Concert – Return Engagement September 7th at 7:30pm At the Damon Runyon Repertory Theatre 611 N. Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003 Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door For tickets or more information call 719.564.0579 or visit

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For his part, Thom is exceptionally impressed with what the couple has done with the Pueblo theatre saying “I think what they’re doing is just wonderful. They bring so much to the community.” Thom also said he enjoys his time in Southern Colorado and is excited to perform here again. Thom Shepherd has written five #1 singles - Craig Morgan’s “Redneck Yacht Club, “David Ball’s “Riding with Private Malone.” Kyle Park’s latest “The Night is Young,” Josh Abbott and Pat Green’s single, “My Texas,” and Kevin Fowler’s “Beer Season.” He has written over 15 radio singles and has had 100 of his songs recorded by artists including Easton Corbin, Tracy Lawrence, Colt Ford, Bucky Covington, George Jones, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, John Anderson, Montgomery Gentry, Buddy Jewell, and Cledus T. Judd. Thom explained that he is at heart a “singer that writes songs.” He loves writing but loves performing his music live above everything. He is quoted as saying, “It’s always exciting when someone else records one of my songs, but there is no greater feeling than connecting with an audience.” He has written for five music publishers and is constantly on the road performing. His latest release is the single “Band-Aid On A Bullet Wound” from the six song EP, “Simplify” distributed by Smith Entertainment. You can watch the video at http://youtu.be/YUSFILwhW1A. Thom has performed 9 tours for the military in 17 different countries. He is quoted as saying, “As songwriters, we have no idea how our songs are going to affect people. I met a soldier in Qatar who was on leave from Baghdad, and he told me he joined the military because of Private Malone. He asked me how that made me feel and I said Responsible! Then when we went to get our picture taken, he showed me the shattered LCD screen of his digital camera - shattered because it was in his shirt pocket behind his flak jacket when he took a round from an AK47. That camera saved his life. That is powerful stuff.” Thom also described performing for an Arab audience. He said he was nervous because of the conflicts between countries over the years but that the “Arab audience was friendly and really liked country music.” He even enjoyed participating in a jam session with an Arab band. Thom is the co-owner of RedneckYachtClub.com and soon will be launching an internet radio station for the Redneck Yacht Club. He encourages like-minded individuals to start chapters in their areas. He explains it’s about, “enjoying being on boats and partying, having a good time.” You can find out more about the Redneck Yacht Club on the website at

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improve the quality of life in our community. Working within one of six action-teams, committed individuals met, discussed and planned a variety of community development efforts. You may have noticed a facelift for the Hallmark Store on Main Street. That was a Community Roundtable project that came from the Lipstick & Rouge action team who harnessed the people and resources needed to begin putting a new face on Trinidad’s historic buildings.

The Community Roundtable’s First Year Anniversary Submitted by Margaret Apodaca In August 2013, The Trinidad Community Roundtable Reaches its First Year Anniversary. On August 29, 2012, the Trinidad Community Foundation held the first Trinidad/Las Animas County Community Roundtable meeting. The roundtable has provided a neutral and safe forum in which community residents can find new ways and opportunities for improving the quality of life in our city and county. The mission is: “To facilitate and support a broad-based, futurefocused community dialogue that leads first to alignment, and then to action, on goals that will improve the quality of life for EVERYONE in the community.” During the past year, over 175 forward thinking community residents have seized the opportunity to gather together to share valuable ideas about how to

Cokedale Mining Museum The Cokedale Mining Museum is located in the original Gottlieb Mercantile building built in 1907 and is located at 1G Elm Street in Cokedale. The building is also used by the Town of Cokedale to house the Town Clerks office, Town Council Chambers, Postal Boxes, as well as the Cokedale Mining Museum. Cokedale is a rare gem, as Cokedale is the only surviving original intact coal mining town in the Southwest. Cokedale was built in 1907 at a cost of over 1 million dollars. When mining towns were closed throughout the region, the townspeople of Cokedale petitioned the salvage company, who had purchased most of the CF&I holdings throughout the area to buy the houses. In 1947 this was granted and people purchased the houses for $100.00 per room and $50.00 per lot, also at that time incorporation papers were filed and Cokedale became an incorporated town. The Cokedale Mining Museum is open to the public from June 1st to Sept 1st, Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm and Fridays 10am to 1pm. The museum can be opened at other times by appointment. Call

The Healthniks team will soon publish information about traditional and complementary healthcare and wellness services, resources and recreational opportunities within the community. Action Trinidad is focusing on new economic development such as job creation and increasing outreach for tourism. The Helping Hands aim is to connect city and county governments with its citizens. Education R-Us is finding new ways to overcome barriers to quality educational opportunities in our community, and celebrate individual and collective student achievements. The focus of the D.E.E.R. team (Developing Existing Economic Resources) is turning resources that the community already has, such as historic buildings, and the arts, into an economic engine. The Roundtable participants, in addition to their own projects, have been helping to write a draft strategic plan for the community, that will soon to be shared with everyone. The Community Roundtable is, and will continue to be, a “conversation for possibility” in Trinidad and Las Animas County. Glenda or Michael McMaster, at 719-846-8763 (home phone) or 719-846-7428 (Town Clerks Office) or by e-mail cokedalemuseum@gmail.com. The museum is unable to be open in winter months as the building is not heated. There is no charge for the museum; however donations, endowments, and grants are always welcome, as are volunteers.

You are invited to become part of this positive, futurefocused conversation. Contact the TCF office at info@trinidadcf.org or call 846-3943 for more information, or to get your name on the roundtable e-mail list. Executive Committee Chairman Louis Simpleman Howard Lackey Lou Mellini Phillip Rico Board of Directors President Phil Rico Vice-President Kathleen Griego Secretary Kim Lucero Treasurer Bill Winter Howard Lackey Kim Krisco Laura DeBella Lou Mellini Lou Simpleman Mary Ann Romero Jay Cimino Chairman Emeritus Gene Aiello Emeritus Charlie Latuda Emeritus Harry Sayre Deceased numerous tools original to the town, photographs of past townspeople, as well as suggested reading lists and information on other local attractions available. People visiting the Museum can look forward to an approximately 45 minute guided tour or can simply browse at their leisure. Information Courtesy of Glenda McMaster

The Museum offers a unique glimpse into the past through rooms set up in period displays. There are also

A Top-Notch Education By Kathleen Donnelly

June flew by and after the 4th of July it always seems like such a fast slide through the rest of the summer. Now we just have a few weeks of August before the hustle and bustle of going back to school. Thousands of students will be going back to school at Southern Colorado’s colleges and universities, including this year’s freshman class with all of their hopes and dreams and lives ahead of them. Southern Colorado has a great choice of colleges and universities, offering a diverse assortment of courses and programs to choose from. They offer various advantages, depending upon the school, including low cost of attendance, small class sizes, world-class faculty, STEM and health science programs, career and technical programs, athletics, the arts…the list goes on and on. These colleges and universities all share one thing: the desire to provide their students with a top-notch education and the opportunity to excel and succeed.

between New Year’s and the beginning of spring semester; a summer block, which is the same as a regular block; a double block which requires twice the time and twice the focus. Best block of all is the block break, which starts at noon on the final Wednesday of a block, lasting until the following Monday at 9 a.m. when the next block begins. Enrollment (Fall 2012): 2,640 students Student to faculty ratio 10:1 United States Air Force Academy 4700 Ponderosa Dr. Air Force Academy, CO 80840 719.333.1110 www.usafa.af.mil Military Academy for Officer Candidates Ranked 31st best university in the nation by Forbes Annual Best College Rankings, July 24. Ranking is calculated by Forbes based on post graduate success, student debt, 4 year graduation results and competitive awards. Top ranked schools were #1 Stanford, #2 Pomona College, and #3 Princeton. The Air Force Academy offers students a world class education combined with leadership development.

Around SoCO hopes that this year’s high school seniors, as well as other, non-traditional students will be seriously looking at the programs offered, as well as the value and worth of attending a college or university right here in Southern Colorado next year! Look them up online and go for a campus visit. We know you will find just the right school for you!

Colorado State University-Pueblo 2200 Bonforte Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81001-4901 719.549.2100 www.colostate-pueblo.edu

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.255.8227 www.uccs.edu

Public University CSU-Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university with a focus on professional studies. It educates its students in five professional areas: Business and Technology, Education, Health and Science, Public Service, and Quality of Life. The University offers 26 baccalaureate and 6 master degree programs serving nearly 5,000 students.

Public University Offers 36 bachelor’s degrees, 19 master’s, 5 doctoral degrees Unique programs: Applied Geography, Geropsychology, Professional Golf Management, Sports Management, Bachelor of Innovation, Homeland Security, Disaster Management Enrollment: (Fall 2012) 9,777 on campus students; 2,000 enrolled online courses Student statistics: 24% Pell Grant recipients; 40% first generation college; 24% minority Colorado College 14 East Cache La Poudre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.389.6000 www.coloradocollege.edu Private College Utilizes “blocks”, a system of intense, focused, demanding study, in which students do one full semester of work in one course of study in 3 ½ weeks. The block plan began 40 years ago, and was known previously as “the Colorado College plan”. Students can do a half block during the interval

U.S. News and World Report, based on a number of factors, including freshman retention, graduation rates, and strength of the faculty. Enrollment (2011): 3,701 Pikes Peak Community College 5675 S. Academy Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719.502.2000 www.ppcc.edu Public Community College Established for 45 years. A two-year college, offering associate’s degrees and various certifications. More than 200 programs of study. Four campuses, three military education centers. Serves approximately 22,000 students annually. Pueblo Community College 900 W. Orman Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004 719.549.3200 www.pueblocc.edu Public Community College Established for 80 years. Offering more than 50 certificates and associate degree programs. A state leader in health care education. Trinidad State Junior College 600 Prospect St. Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.5011 and 1011 Main St. Alamosa, CO 81101 www.trinidadstate.edu Public Community/Junior College

Adams State College 208 Edgemont Blvd. Alamosa, CO 81102 719.587.7011 www.adams.edu

Oldest two-year college in Colorado. Two campuses. Annual enrollment of about 1,800 students. Offers academic transfer programs and career and technical programs. Trinidad campus is residential. Participates in Men’s Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Golf, Men’s and Wopmen’s Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball. Diverse programs including gunsmithing, aquaculture, cosmetology, electric line technician, welding, as well as traditional arts & science programs, and quality STEM programs.

Public Liberal Arts University Listed among the top western regional universities by

Around SoCO wishes all students, teachers, and staff the best for this school year!

Average Class Size is 25 students. Student to faculty ratio is 17:1

CSU Pueblo 2013 Distinguished Speakers Series

Aug. 28, David Garibaldi, ‘Rhythm & Hue’, 7 p.m., Hoag Recital Hall. American Performance Painter. 4th Season 7 America’s Got Talent 29 years old has raised $1 million+ for charities. Tickets $8, call 719.549.2687 or purchase at the door. Sept. 25, Daniel Hernandez, ‘Overcoming Adversity – A First Generation College Student’s Journey, 7 p.m., OUC Ballroom. The former congressional intern for Congressswoman Gabrielle Gifford, credited with saving her life. 2012 Poly-Sci graduate of University of Arizona. Tickets $8, call 719.549.2687 or purchase at the door. Nov. 5, Asma Hasan, author and lecturer, 7 p.m., OUC Ballroom. Lecture seeks to familiarize the American public with Islam, offering a refreshing take on misguided stereotypes of Muslims. No charge, part of a National Endowment for the Humanities Muslim Journeys Bookshelf grant. Dec. 4, Roger Donlan, Medal of Honor recipient, 7 p.m., OUC Ballroom. First winner of the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. On July 6, 1964, Captain Donlan heroically led the defense of the Special Forces camp at Nam Dong. No charge. Jan. 22, W. Kamau Bell, ‘W. Kamau Bell Curve – Ending Racism

In About an Hour’, 7 p.m., Hoag Recital Hall. Socio-political comedian and community activist. Tickets $8, call 719.549.2687 or purchase at the door. Feb. 26, Tony Mendez, ‘The True Story of Argo’, 7 p.m., OUC Ballroom. The former CIA Operations Officer whose successful op to extract 6 American diplomats from Iran during the Iran hostage crisis inspired the 2013 Oscar winning best film, ‘Argo’, directed by Ben Affleck. Tickets $8, call 719.549.2687 or purchase at the door. Lectures are free to CSU-Pueblo students who pay for the series through activities fees.

A Real Pistol Trinidad State Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

A gunsmithing student at Trinidad State Junior College has been awarded a scholarship from the American Pistolsmiths Guild and Brownells. Lewis Throne will receive $1,500 from American Pistolsmiths and $1,000 from Brownells. He has also been accepted as a student member of the Pistolsmiths Guild. Members of the Guild are known to be some of the best pistolsmiths in the United States. Pistolsmiths specialize in pistols and revolvers. Throne was a prototype machinist for 17 years in

California before moving to Trinidad. He plans to graduate from Trinidad State and open up a gunsmith shop in the area, specializing in 1911 pistols. The first recipient of this scholarship in 2010 was Dennis Chi, another high achieving Trinidad State student. “It’s basically paying for the next semester for me,” said Throne, “so it’s definitely a big help. It’s good to have industry support.” Photo: Trinidad State Gunsmithing student Lewis Throne works on a rifle stock he’s building by hand in a summer NRA Gunsmithing class. Throne plans to specialize in pistols when he graduates.

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DWIGHT YOAKAM

“I got to thinking about innocence and happiness,” Yoakam says. “There’s a certain nonsensical element to the song, but it was through that that I turned a corner. It allowed me to express some true, deeper feeling.” Yoakam’s relentless search for truth has firmly connected him with a large, loyal following. A long-time Los Angeleno, Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, placing him in an elite cadre of global superstars. Yet the sales have never come at the expense of his musical integrity. Whether singing about the twisted wreckage of romance, the broken dreams of this hard life, or the burgeoning optimism that marks 3 Pears, Yoakam brings a knowing, glorious edge to his delivery and stands, in a world of artifice and flash, as a beacon of authenticity.

Few entertainers have attained the iconic status of Dwight Yoakam. Perhaps that is because so few have consistently and repeatedly met the high standard of excellence delivered by the Kentucky native no matter what his endeavor. His name immediately conjures up compelling, provocative images: A pale cowboy hat with the brim pulled low; poured-on blue jeans; intricate, catchy melodies paired with poignant, brilliant lyrics that mesmerize with their indelible imprint. Then there’s Yoakam the actor, who seemingly melts into his roles, impressively standing toe-to-toe with some of the world’s top thespians: Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Forest Whitaker, Nicolas Cage. Add to that Yoakam the entrepreneur and you have a singular talent without peer. Yoakam’s latest Warner Bros. album, 3 Pears, exemplifies his ability to incorporate multiple, competing influences into a piece of cohesive art. It balances his country core with a fiercely independent embrace of rock, Americana, pop and soul. It blends Yoakam’s respect for his musical predecessors with the collaborative assistance of modern singer/songwriter Beck, who co-produced two tracks, and current rocker Kid Rock, who co-wrote the hooky opener, “Take Hold Of My Hand.” But most importantly, 3 Pears builds on his trademark edginess with a notable, growing positivity. “The music just kind of dropped in, in that way,” Yoakam reflects. “Music is a bit of a mystery. Like all emotions are. And I think maybe it was something I needed to express and to share with the world at large, something positive when all of us are kind of carrying around this collective, emotional weight.” Much has been written about the Kentucky-born, Ohio-raised Yoakam being too country for Nashville when he first sought out his musical fortune in the mid-80s, but the truth is his music has always been too unique, too ruggedly individualistic to fit neatly into any one box. Like the icons he so admires – Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Buck Owens – Yoakam is one of a kind. He has taken his influences and filtered them into his own potent blend of country and rock that honors his musical predecessors and yet creates something beautifully new. Produced by Yoakam, 3 Pears demonstrates that spirit, coalescing around buzzing guitars and vulnerable ballads as he explores the emotional extremes of his musical persona, all delivered with a revealing honesty. “Heart Like Mine” puts a country garage-band spin on a classic pop/rock melody, while “Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music)” – written by Joe and Rose Lee Maphis and closely associated with the Flying Burrito Brothers – is thrashing, 21st-century cowpunk. “Waterfall” takes an unusual, dreamy stab at embracing intimacy, and “Long Way To Go” – presented first as a gently chugging lope and later reprised as a stark piano/vocal performance – elegantly refines the concept of personal commitment. “Trying” surrounds an ultrasensitive vocal performance with a ragged, soulful production. The witty title track, which opened the flood gates to Yoakam’s creativity, was inspired by George Harrison: Living in the Material World, the Martin Scorsese-directed film bio. One scene found John Lennon horsing around in three pairs of glasses, and Yoakam was immediately struck by the late Beatle’s mix of zaniness and serious intent.

His debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., set the tone as critics and fans alike responded to a new voice that arrived fully formed with no contemporary rival. With those 10 songs, full of twang and truth, Yoakam led the New Traditionalist movement, though he was never confined by that role. The New York Times’ Peter Watrous, in fact, confirmed Yoakam’s status beyond his obvious importance to country: “He fits into a general cultural reinvestigation of things American, including jazz and grassroots rock-and-roll.” From the start, it was clear this jaded, often inscrutable troubadour could put a voice to our thoughts, expressing them better than we ever could. He has 12 gold albums and nine platinum or multi-platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time. Five of those albums have topped Billboard’s Country Albums chart with another 14 landing in the Top 10. More than 30 singles have charted, with 22 going Top 20, including the incomparable hits “Honky Tonk Man,” “Please Please Baby,” “Little Ways,” “I Sang Dixie,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” “Fast as You” and “Thousand Miles from Nowhere.” He’s won two Grammys and earned a staggering 21 nominations. As stellar as his recordings are, Yoakam’s live performances are transcendent. Upon his appearance at the Kentucky State Fair in 2006, the Louisville Courier Journal’s Marty Rosen declared that “in his best moments, Dwight Yoakam ranks with the scant handful of country singers (or, more accurately, singers in any genre, from opera to blues) who can legitimately be called geniuses.” The potency of his performances makes him a much in-demand guest on the television circuit. So much so that he holds the record for the most appearances by any musical artist on the top-ranked The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. But the music only tells part of the story. Over the last 15 years, Yoakam has carved out a niche as one of the top character actors on film. Starting with a role as a truck driver in John Dahl’s spicy film noir Red Rock West in 1992, Yoakam was an instantly mesmerizing presence on the big screen. However, nothing prepared viewers for his riveting appearance as the malevolent Doyle Hargraves in the Academy Award-winning film Sling Blade, for which he and his co-stars were also nominated for the Screen Actors Guild’s award for outstanding performance by a cast. In David Fincher’s box office hit Panic Room, as the brilliantly underplayed antagonist Raoul, Yoakam once again seamlessly shapeshifted in front of our eyes. As David Smith wrote for the BBC, “…the film is stolen by Yoakam.” His performance in Tommy Lee Jones’ Cannes Film Festival award-winning The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada was effusively praised for its penetrating honesty. Entertainment Weekly’s Sean Smith told USA Today, “As a character actor, he disappears into his roles. There’s something amazingly natural about what he does. All his characters have this tense undertone to them.” As he does in his music, Yoakam nimbly transcends categorization as an actor. He displayed his vast range while portraying the hilarious Pastor Phil alongside Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn in the broad comedy romp, Four Christmases. He delved into darkness with his role as the infectiously eccentric Doc Miles in the Jason Stratham pictures Crank and Crank 2: High Voltage. And he proved comedically stubborn in a divorce-negotiation scene in the Vince Vaughn/Owen Wilson picture Wedding Crashers. Yoakam’s ability to fuse multiple genres in music and to work in a variety of formats in movies led Time magazine to call him “a Renaissance man” and inspired author Don McLeese, in Dwight Yoakam: A Thousand Miles From Nowhere, to dub him “a visionary beyond time.” Yoakam’s journey is, by admission, not a straight path. But it is one that feeds the essential premise of his art. His unique musical and theatrical efforts are different facets of Yoakam’s singular devotion to discovery of himself and the world in which he lives. “You search for a sandbox,” he says, “and just have fun in it.” Few have the ability to make so many sandboxes uniquely their own.

August 24th at the Colorado State Fair Pueblo

Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Rescued Colorado Department of Agriculture Receives Marketing Award The Colorado Department of Agriculture received the “Award of Agricultural Marketing Excellence” at the annual North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) conference in Alexandria, VA. The prestigious, national marketing award is in recognition for the campaign following the 2011 listeria tragedy. Following the 2011 listeria outbreak, the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the families in the Rocky Ford growing region developed a quick, proactive and collaborative response. With the help of private local marketing and branding companies Mulligan&Co., LLC and BrandWerks Group, the public relations campaign addressed the crisis and provided the public with accurate reliable information about Rocky Ford cantaloupes. The NAAMO Marketing Excellence Award was launched in 2006 to annually recognize and award innovative and effective agricultural marketing projects by states and provinces in North America. The award serves to share knowledge about innovative and effective projects with other regions for their study and use. “Farmers and ranchers strive to provide safe, nutritional food to their own families and friends as well as the consumer. This tragedy was an example of the importance of food safety and its significance to us all,” added Commissioner of Agriculture, John Salazar. “The tragedy could have spelled the end for Rocky Ford cantaloupe; that would have been a loss not only to their families after generations of farming, but to the people of Colorado who have enjoyed this local product for 126 years, and look forward to these cantaloupes every summer.” The Rocky Ford Growers Association™ was formed in 2011. To label melons as Rocky Ford Cantaloupe™ a grower must be a member of this association and produce melons within the growing region, which is now defined as Otero and Crowley Counties, south of the Colorado Canal. Rocky Ford Cantaloupe™ has a perfect safety record for the past 126 years. RFGA’s packer, Hirakata Farms, built a new state-of-the-art packing facility with high output air coolers to quickly cool the field-heated melons to reduce condensation and potential bio problems. An advanced washing sanitation system includes a microbial soap shower with chlorine oxide and soap rinse. Water quality is monitored hourly. Trailers only carry Rocky Ford Cantaloupe™, watermelon and pumpkins. No animals or other produce is carried in these trailers. Additionally, RFGA hired a full-time food safety manager to insure requirements are being met and monitored. Every grower member has agreed to

a risk assessment and/or audit review of their farms, including strict adherence to USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP). RFGA also follows FDA food safety (FSMA) rules. Visit www.rockyfordgrowersassociation.com for more information. Rocky Ford cantaloupes will be in grocery stores and farmers’ markets statewide through early September. About the North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) NAAMO is an international organization of government agricultural marketing officials who provide marketing services to the agricultural and food industries in their states and provinces. Members share the common interests of market development, market information and communication and in market organization and cooperation. Visit www.naamo.org for more information. About the Colorado Department of Agriculture The mission of the state Department of Agriculture is to strengthen and advance Colorado’s agriculture industry; promote a safe, high quality and sustainable food supply; and protect consumers, the environment, and natural resources. Visit www.colorado.gov/ag for more information. About Mulligan&Co.,LLC Headquartered in Denver, Colorado since 2009, Mulligan&Co.,LLC offers a full range of strategic communications services, from media training and coaching to 24/7 media spokesperson services and longterm public relations and brand management plans. Visit www.mulliganandco.com for more information. About BrandWerks Group The Golden, Colorado based marketing firm is a team of professionals who have launched businesses, managed global ventures, and researched, created, designed and marketed many successful brands. More information can be found at www.brandwerksgroup. com. Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Agriculture. www.colorado.gov/ag

Food for Thought Workshop Helps Companies Learn How to Market Local Products The entrepreneurial spirit in Colorado continues to grow and new food manufacturing companies are popping up across the state. An educational workshop on Thursday, September 19th, will help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The workshop is from 8am to 5pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, Colorado.

“Our goal is to help Colorado’s food companies market their products,” said Wendy White, Marketing Specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “The workshop is designed to help new and existing businesses fine tune their marketing skills.” The one-day workshop features practical advice from professionals covering a variety of topics such as rules and regulations, brand building, working with retailers, and more. In addition to the presentations, participants also have an opportunity to learn from their peers by networking with representatives from other food processing companies. “The Jefferson County Business Resource Center has been helping local businesses for years, and we are excited to co-sponsor such a great workshop,” said Jayne Reiter, Executive Director of the Jefferson County Business Resource Center. “The workshop agenda includes speakers who will encourage food-related entrepreneurs to aim for success.” Speakers include David Hooker, Jefferson County Public Health Department; Martha Sullins and Dawn Thilmany McFadden, Colorado State University Extension; Julie Bush and Rebekah Spetnagel, On The Menu; Jesse Stubbs, Pappardelle’s Pasta Co.; Justin Park, The Real Dill; Bob McNamara, Columbine Specialty Products; Alan Ramirez, Colorado Enterprise Fund; John Recca, BrandWerks Group; Kristen Tetrick, Lucky’s Market; Debbie Knapp, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage; Jerry Gittelman, Costco; and Courtney DeWinter, DeWinter Comm. The registration fee is $35 per person before September 6th and $45 after the deadline. Registration includes the program, workshop materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Pre-registration is required, and processing fees for electronic checks and credit card orders apply. For more information or to register, visit www.coloradoagriculture.com or contact Shaina Knight at 303.239.4371. The workshop is sponsored by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Jefferson County Business Resource Center. Information courtesy of the Colorado Department of Agriculture. www.colorado.gov/ag

SoCOol for Kids August

What’s Cool for School By Ellie Nenova Denim is back. Equal parts of old and new styles intertwine in fashion this season. We strongly recommend you to add plenty of denim to your wardrobe.

What’s New? Denim on denim is no longer a thing of the ’90s. With prints, embellishments and a variety of distressed washes, the “Canadian Tuxedo” has gotten a chic new makeover, proving that this previous fashion taboo can look polished when mixing different weights and washes (given the right accessories of course). Why not pair a bling embellished denim shirt with printed skinny jeans for a look of relaxed sophistication. Sometimes the best outfits are the unexpected ones. Stay Colorful! Neutrals are sooo last year. Camel orange is the perfect spin-off hue from the citrusy oranges of summer and spring, taking us straight through to those brisk autumn months. Add bursts of the color to creams and browns with high-waisted shorts, cropped jackets, and collared dresses.

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center indoor pool Memorial Park Recreation Center pool Mark “Pa” Sertich Ice Center Velodrome bicycle racing track and roller skating racing track Monument Valley Park pool North Pole Santa’s Workshop Trampoline World Open Gym Wilson Ranch Park pool

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La Junta Municipal Pool and Wipe Out Water Slides Sk8 Way Skate Park

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City Park rides and party & picnic area City Park, Mineral Palace, Bessemer and Mitchell Park pools August 23-Sept 2 State Fair carnival Friday nights Pueblo Laser Light Skate at Pueblo Ice Arena The Pueblo Zoo Rock Canyon Swim Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo

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Raton Indoor Aquatic Center

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Trinidad Family Aquatic Center Trinidad Skate Park

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Fridays thru August 9 Friday Art Laboratory

Where to Shop? Most teenagers and tweens favor Forever 21, H&M, Buckle, American Outfitters and Charlotte Russe. If you want to save time and money you can always shop online. One of the best places to start is dELiA*s (www.delias.com), ZUMIEZ (www.zumiez.com) and ASOS (www.asos.com). They offer popular teen fashions. By shopping online you can take advantage of sale promotions and often even free shipping.

No more 3 hour hairstyles! The latest hair trend is to look natural – whether in a ponytail or not, your hair can’t be perfectly ordered. Moreover, hair accessories are back - hair clips and barrettes are a must. Accessories are a great way to dress up bangs and shorter hairstyles. Don’t Miss Back to School Fashion Saturday -100 malls across the country are holding BTSS events on August 10th, and tons of brands like H&M, Topshop and American Eagle will be offering amazing deals and discounts so you can grab everything you need for your back to school look. How can you get prepped for the biggest shopping event of the back-to-school season? Check out the BTSS site (http://www.backtoschoolsaturday.com/) for a complete list of deals and events!

SoCO TREASURES Longevity, Saintly Parents and Ice Cream By Bertha Sandoval

Nineteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and seventeen great-great grandchildren fill Mary’s life with joy and happiness. What a blessing to be embraced by such a wonderful, accomplished family!

Mrs. Martinez attends Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and has been a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Society for over thirty years. When asked what she attributes her longevity to, Mary responded that she has “the genes of saintly parents, mother lived to the age of 101 and father 95.” She also credits longevity to her religious beliefs, the serenity of her life, a caring and devoted family, and “a lot of ice cream.” Her hobbies in the past included baking pastries and sewing. Mary is a valued member of the Sayre Senior Center and, with a twinkle in her eye and a bright smile she looks forward to attaining 102 years, knowing that she has gained the admiration and respect of many friends, relatives, and the community.

Round Up Silver Queen Like sand through the hourglass so do the years pass. For Mary Martinez, marching on to 102 is like a grain of sand as she takes one year at a time. Born on November 26, 1911, Mary received the coveted Centenarian Certificate from the Colorado Commission on Aging when she was 100 and now, proudly shares the years of her life.

2013 Trinidad Round Up Silver Queen Margaret Lewis has lived in Las Animas County for the majority of her life. Margaret was born the youngest of 6 daughters to Raymond and Jeanne Mary Oxandaburu. The girls were raised on a sheep and cattle ranch in eastern Las Animas County. Margaret has always loved the rural agricultural life.

Born in the village of San Geronimo, New Mexico to the union of Elfido Gomez and Rita Swaecher-Gomez, Mary began a journey of humble beginnings. Her father had many skills including farming, coal mining and whatever jobs were available in the small town to provide for his family. Mary’s mom was a seamstress and tended the family home; caring for Mary and her sister Pauline Torres (now deceased). Pauline was well-known for her artistic paintings.

Margaret and her 5 sisters all graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School after starting their education at the one room Dalerose School near their ranch home. They all went on to graduate from Trinidad State Junior College. Margaret earned her Bachelors degree in education and spent her life teaching. She taught at Fallas Springs School (a one room school), Sopris School, Trinidad School Dist. #1, Holy Trinity School and Branson School. Margaret was a teacher for over 50 years, along with teaching Catechism and being a 4-H Leader. She retired from teaching in 1982 but continued to substitute until 2009.

Mary attended parochial school in New Mexico and upon making her First Holy Communion, she began a daily devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel which is continued to this day. At the age of 13 the family moved to Cokedale where Mary attended grade school, then went on to Sopris for high school education. Mary married Nestor Martinez in 1939 and the couple celebrated 65 golden years of marriage. Mr. Martinez was a coal miner while Mary worked as a housekeeper. Six children were born of their marriage, one child died at infancy. Mary is extremely proud of her children: Daughter, Nancy Abeyta with whom Mary resides and son, Eddie Martinez both of Trinidad. Son, Joseph Martinez of Colorado Springs. Daughter, Antoinette Castillo and Son, Anthony Martinez both reside in Denver.

Dave married Kimmi Clark and raised 6 children: Kelly (Michael Wasson), Keith (Serenity Markus), Kenneth (Stacey Bandoni), Kerry (Jacob Froese), Korry and Kristine. At this time Margaret has five great grandchildren: Michaela Wasson, Mitchell Wasson, Macy Wasson, Kyndal Lewis and Landri Lewis. Lori married Craig Green - they live in Branson where they have cattle and run a construction business. Lori is the Assistant Business Manager for the Branson School District. In May of 2012 – Margaret’s grandchildren planned a trip and took her to Southern France in the Pyrenees Mountain area where both of her parents were born and raised. What a memorable trip that was! Margaret is extremely proud of her French Basque heritage and has passed that down to her children and grandchildren. Margaret stays active following her retirement from teaching with her yard and flower garden and also sewing, knitting and doing puzzles. Margaret continues to be involved in education as she makes weekly visits to Branson School to hear the school children read every Thursday afternoon. Margaret is honored to have been chosen as the 2013 Silver Queen.

In 1945, while teaching in Branson, Margaret met Don D Lewis. They married in 1948. Margaret and Don had 2 children: Dave and Lori who each graduated from Branson High School. Dave and Lori both showed animals at the Las Animas County Fair. In 1957 Don and Margaret purchased Warner Truck Line from Harry and Beatrice Warner- renaming it Lewis Truck Line, which is now operating as Dave Lewis Trucking LLC, under the third generation of the Lewis Family. Don started the tradition of hauling the local 4-H animals to the fair for the families – Dave hauled the animals out from the Fair following sale and Keith is continuing on with that tradition.

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