Around SoCO Magazine November 2013 by Everything Around US

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Winterfest

Around SoCO Things To Do

True Value: It’s Not About The Dollar SoCO Services Listing

O-Pinions

A Vital Asset

Trinidad State Donors & Scholars Event

MADONNA NYC83

Mexican Not Mexican’t SoCO Eat & Drink

Delicious Dishes We Gather Together

Mourning the Death of Innocence SoCO Lodging

Hall of Fame The Golden Rule

Hall of Shame Shame on you, Mr. Grinch!

Holmes for the Holidays! SoCO Shopping

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker SoCO Entertainment

Enchanted Air SoCO Nightlife

The Benefits of Pets for Kid

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Is Cyber Monday The New Black Friday? Fall Work

Grief and the Holidays Peak Radar Events

Appsolute Necessities

Benefits of Meditation

The Gift of Words

First National Bank Events

Fated by the Stars Star Crossed Lovers Raton Pass

One of the Most Wonderful Men

Hard Candy & Social Justice

AROUND SoCO CREDITS

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/OWNER E.R.A. McCarthey

Is it O.K. to laugh when you want to cry?

November 1913: The Militia Arrives The Story of Ludlow Part 3

November Horoscopes

Free Your Mind

SoCO Treasures Perseverance Conquers Disappointment Supporting Our Seniors

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Winterfest Colorado Springs Downtown mixes old-fashioned charm with fun holiday shopping and events. What better way to fill some holiday time than a stroll along busy sidewalks full of holiday cheer? This year, Downtown Colorado Springs offers just that…nearly 100 retailers, cafés, and restaurants, offering everything from unique, one-of-a-kind gifts to warm cider and a hot meal. But this year, visitors to downtown will have another fun activity for the holidays – an outdoor ice skating rink. A 4,675-square foot, real-ice rink will be located along the west side of Acacia Park, right in the heart of downtown. Open from November 23, 2013 to January 5, 2014, the ice rink brings back a bit of old-fashioned charm and provides the perfect opportunity to start new holiday traditions. Local musicians will perform at various times throughout the 6 weeks of the ice rink, including local favorites El Toro De La Muerte, Grass it Up, Andy Clifton & Co., The ReMINDers, several different Air Force bands, and many others. Strolling carolers will fill the streets with holiday cheer, and Santa will be on hand to take requests and photos, and food vendors will have hot drinks and holiday treats. Promotions throughout the rink season include fun activities and discount days. Military Mondays and College Tuesdays offer $1 off admission with valid military or student ID. Date night, theme nights, hours of operation and full music schedule are posted at www.DowntownCS.com/skate. The rink is a collaborative effort between the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services department and Downtown Colorado Springs. “So many people have memories of ice skating at the holi-

days,” said Susan Edmondson, President of Downtown Partnership. “Ice skating, music, hot chocolate, shopping, and Santa! It’s a great way to spend an afternoon with the family and create new holiday traditions.”

Saturday, December 7 Festival of Lights Parade, 5:50 p.m. Floats, bands, and Santa!

And for the shoppers out there, Small Business Saturday all day November 30 and the Holiday Stroll from 5-8 p.m. on December 5 provide the perfect opportunity to show support for the small, independent businesses that each provide a uniquely local perspective. Whether you’re looking for accessories like handbags or earrings fashioned from recycled materials to cashmere sweaters, or the perfect-yet-quirky home décor accent, books, and toys, you’ll find it downtown. An added bonus, parking meters are FREE for holiday shoppers and ice skaters on select Saturdays, including Nov. 30, Dec 7, 14, and 21. Meter parking is always free on Sundays, and several close garages offer offstreet parking for as little as .75/hour. Downtown also recently upgraded parking meters to accept credit cards, making it even easier to stop by and check out the scene. Fun Not-to-Miss Events in Downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, November 30 Small Business Saturday all day, with free meter parking Skate at the Park Grand Opening, 1-5 p.m. Thursday, December 5 Holiday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. More than 40 participating stores with holiday specials, strolling carolers, and refreshments Friday, December 6 First Friday Downtown, 5-8 p.m. Art galleries, artist receptions, and holiday art sales

photo credit: Stellar Propeller Studios

Coming Events Around SoCO Around SoCO Things To Do Nov 15 7:00 p.m.

Warren Miller Ticket to Ride Pueblo Memorial Hall

Nov 15 The Game’s Afoot 7:30 p.m. Damon Runyon Repertory Theater Nov 16 Men are from Mars Women are from Venus Live 2:00 PM Pikes Peak Center Nov 16 Pikes Peak Center Presents 8:00 p.m. Mahler 4, Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Nov 17 2:30 p.m.

Bernstein Overture from Candide Golijov Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra (2002) Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G major

Nov 17 7 Centuries Singers: If It Is Baroque, Let’s Sing It 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Nov 19 Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Makes Music” 6:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Nov 20 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Nov 22 George Lopez 8 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Nov 23 Brule: A Native American Experience in Sight, Sound, and Soul 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Nov 29 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Nov 29-Dec 1 Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Idaho Pikes Peak Center Nov 30, Dec 7, 13, 14 You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 7:30 p.m. Damon Runyon Repertory Theater Dec 1, 8, 15 2:00 p.m. Dec 6 6:30 p.m.

Colorado Native Live at Studio BEE – Holiday Show Pikes Peak Center

Dec 7 Pueblo Choral Society: The Glory of the Lord (Free concert)) 3:00 p.m. Hoag Recital Hall Dec 7 Holiday “Toons” Colorado Springs Youth Symphony 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Dec 10 Beulah Yule Log Festival 1:00 p.m. Dec 13 The Pueblo Chieftain Jingle Mingle 3:00-9:00 p.m. Pueblo Convention Center Dec 13 Colorado Springs Chorale: Deck the Halls 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Dec 14 Pueblo Children’s Chorale Winter Concert 3:00 p.m. Hoag Recital Hall Dec 18 Pueblo Broadway Theatre League: Beauty and the Beast 7:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Dec 19 Burt Bacharach 8:00 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Dec 19, 20 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Dec 21 1:00 p.m. 3

Dec 22 2:30 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center presents Christmas Symphony with Thomas Wilson conductor Colorado Springs Chorale

Dec 23 Colorado Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker 4:00 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Dec 23 Cirque Dreams Holidaze 7:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Dec 29 Jim Brickman: The Magic of Christmas 4:00 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Dec 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE at the Pikes Peak Center 8:00 p.m. Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Ring in the New Year with the biggest party in town! The Philharmonic presents perennial favorites and Broadway hits that will have you dancin’ in your seat. Jan 3 Colorado Native Live at Studio BEE – The Nephews & Heart and Soul Radio 6:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Jan 11 Pikes Peak Center Presents: 8:00 p.m. Philharmonic Pops, Michael Krajewski, conductor Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel Jan 13 Elvis Lives 7:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall Jan 14, 15 Cirque Eloize Cirkopolis 7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center Jan 18 Pikes Peak Center – El Pomar Foundation Masterworks: 8:00 p.m. Mozart 40 Matthias Bamert, conductor, Michael Hanson, violin Jan 19 2:30 p.m.

Rossini Overture from La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) Glazunov Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550

Jan 26 6:30 p.m.

Natalie Merchant Pikes Peak Center

Around Trinidad things to do Nov 16 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Victorian Christmas sponsored by Hometown Holidays Sebastiani Gym

Nov 16

SCRT hosts a High School one-act play festival theatre competition Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre, 131 W. Main Street

Nov 23

Bound Together Quilt Club Annual Quilt and Craft Sale Las Animas County Fairgrounds

Nov 29 5:15 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by Hometown Holidays City Hall

Nov 30

Mt. Carmel Christmas Craft Bazaar Mt. Carmel Center

Nov 30 6 p.m.

Parade of Lights sponsored by Hometown Holidays

Dec 1-27

Tea in the Garden of Good & Evil Art Exhibit The Corazon Gallery, 149 E. Main Street

Dec 1 – May 30

Louis Tikas Exhibit Trinidad History Museum, 312 E. Main Street

Dec 4 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange and Open House Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness, and Community Center, 911 Robinson Ave.

Dec 5, 6, 14 7 p.m. Dec 15 2 p.m.

Celebration of Joy A Holiday Extravaganza Presented by the Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre and Santa Fe School of the Performing Arts/Shuler Theater Shuler Theater, 131 N. 2nd Street, Raton

Nov 27, 29, 30 Electricritters at Pueblo Zoo Dec 1,6,7,8, 13 14,15,20, 21, 22, 23,26,27,28,29 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dec 6-28

Christmas Mercado Gallery Main, 130 E. Main Street

Socolorful light parades

Dec 6 – Jan 4

Winter Wonderland Baca House and Santa Fe Trail Museum, 312 E. Main Street

Nov 29 6:00 p.m. Walsenburg Parade of lights

Dec 7 ,12,13 7 p.m. Dec 8 2 p.m. Trinidad

Celebration of Joy A Holiday Extravaganza Presented by Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre and Santa Fe School of the Performing Arts/Shuler Theater SCRT Famous Performing Arts Center, 131 W. Main Street,

Nov 30 6:00 p.m. Trinidad Parade of Lights Sponsored by Hometown Holidays

Dec 14 Santa Claus at the Santa Fe Trail Museum, 312 E. Main Street 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dec 15 4:00 p.m.

Community Chorale Christmas Concert (Free) First United Methodist Church, 216 Broom Street

Nov 30 5:30 p.m. Pueblo Parade of Lights Starts at Colorado and Abriendo avenues at the Mesa Junction and ends at sponsor Pueblo Bank and Trust parking lot DEC 7 5:30 p.M. Pueblo West 12th Annual Holiday in Lights Parade

Socool things for kids to do Fridays & Saturdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lazer light skate public sessions Pueblo Ice Arena Fridays 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Cyber bowl at big daddy’s sunset bowl Saturdays 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Cyberbowl at big daddy’s sunset bowl Nov 16-Jan 4 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bake Me A Story – Holiday Tales & Treats Tuesdays – Saturdays From Around The World Buell Children’s Museum

True Value: It’s Not About The Dollar By E.R.A. McCarthey

Bill Allen of RBS True Value Hardware Stores has a savvy take on building his business. He is the third generation owner of the Raton business that was originally opened as Raton Builders Supply in 1926 by his grandfather. Bill grew up with the building material business as an integral part of his family life. He talks about his choice to purchase the family business from his father and grandfather, “I came to Raton in 1978 because I like the building material business. I enjoyed the relationship that we have with our customers. So in other words it’s not about the dollar it’s about the relationship. I really enjoy my personal touch with the people that I get to help because every customer I have is actually a friend. If I can work with my customer as a friend that means I’ve got a lot of friends. So in other words I’ve got a lot of customers.” Bill raised his two children in Raton as a single father. He talked about his family, “I was fortunate to have two beautiful kids. I have a son and a daughter. My daughter is getting ready to graduate from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. She’s going to get a degree in English and Literature, she wants to be a writer. My son, who also graduated from Raton High School, is in his third year at Tulsa University and he wants to be a physical therapist. I was a single father when I raised them and so they’ve done a good job. Somebody gave me a magazine article ‘It Takes a Real Good Man to be a Mother’, it was a good article and I cut it out.” Raton, like many smaller towns and cities throughout Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, has struggled with extreme economic challenges but at one time in the past was prosperous. Bill discusses the economic shift, “When I came back in 1978 I just loved this area. When I moved back after attending Regis College in Denver, we had five new subdivisions in Raton. We had a 20 million dollar payroll from the mine. To match the 20 million dollar payroll from the mine we had the railroad here in Raton that was supporting moving the coal shipments out. We had a real big economic base. Over my thirty-five year career I got to work with my grandfather and my father. In the time that I bought my father and my family out I built a new store in Angel Fire. I have two building material stores that are equal in inventory, equal in the staff, equal in pricing and we have expanded our territory to serve more than five counties. That really helped us in what we do. Now, one of the things that I enjoy is our True Value affiliate. There are not any True Value stores within a hundred miles of Raton, New Mexico. What comes with the True Value Store is we own the company, it’s not a franchise. We pay for services to True Value but being that there are 4,800 True Value stores in America, talk about purchasing power! In other words, we’re like a big box store only in a small family owned store. Our business has grown every year until the economic downturn and that really hit a lot of our customers hard. As we were building up every year I’ve been in

445 N 1st Street Raton, NM 87740 (575) 445-2725

business, we increased in sales up until 2008. We didn’t drop off the face of the earth like some companies did. A lot of companies went out of business but because of my pre-planning, my conservative roots, my luck if you will, I had already taken care of a lot of things that were important to keep us solid, so that we weren’t vulnerable to the banks where we could do the things that we needed to do. So although we dropped in sales, every year since 2008 we’ve gone back up in sales. No doubt everybody that was in America in the hardware and construction business dropped, but some companies now are coming back and we are one of those companies.” Investing in the community helps with business success and community improvement. Bill is known for donating both time and money into the communities he serves. He talks about his reasoning, “If you’re going to live in a community you need to give back to the community. I have been on many boards in our community, on the city boards, in church, in Boy Scouts, and Rotary Club and I always seem to have my finger in a pie of some organization. We give literally thousands of dollars away in contributions a year. I write the checkbook out, almost all the time, for any contribution that people need. I very rarely say no. We’re always giving to our community but it’s not just being a philanthropist, it’s an investment. I learned a long time ago investing in your community pays dividends back.” Bill believes Raton, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Springer, Hoehne and other small neighboring towns are similar and share resources. He talks about helping individuals from several neighboring towns on a daily basis in his business and looks at them all as a greater community he provides for. Bill also works hard to help out of town companies obtain any materials they need as easily and timely as possible. Often the out of town individuals end up becoming friends of RBS True Value. Bill stated, “Two companies, one from Indiana, Illinois and the other from Albuquerque are currently buying their products here at our store.” “Another company is here from Arizona, building the Veteran’s clinic and my comment always is ‘if you’ll give a company like ours a chance even though you’re not from this town, and you got a project going here, I personally guarantee that when you finish that project, you will say thank you for being here.’ We will make their project that much easier.” Bill believes technology and the high cost of living in larger areas is going to push smaller towns like Raton towards growth. He explains, “If I can live anywhere, or travel anywhere, why wouldn’t I want to live in Trinidad or Raton where I can have a beautiful home for a lot less? In Angel Fire I have customers who work out of their homes. I know people that work for corporations, and are on the internet, that are producing a product for a company and they don’t get out of their pajamas until noon.” Always positive and enthusiastic, Bill describes the many other benefits of living in Raton including being provided with a lot of community support, having friendly customers, enjoying open spaces and clean living and the overall feeling and security of being woven into the fabric of the community.

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Penitentes

As I approached the end of Nine Mile Canyon I came upon a morada, a simple adobe meeting place of Los Hermanos Pentitentes, (the Penitent Brothers.) The slumping old structure still carried the spirit of its builders. I felt the sun-backed, calloused hands that had plastered its mud walls and hewed the timbers of the rough cross that stood before the entrance. The river there was tinted red with silt and I was reminded that its source was high in the Sangre de Cristos, the Blood of Christ Mountains. I thought about the Brotherhood and about a time when there were few ordained priests to minister to the spiritual needs of the lost souls of the Purgatory. So these laymen formed themselves into a religious society in order to sanctify the births and burials of their community as best they could. The brothers engaged in many different spiritual exercises and services but they are best known for their bloody Good Friday rituals; processions which included self-flagellation and sometime the ritual crucifixion of one of their members upon a cross. I wondered about the universal human impulse to perform acts of penance. That was certainly part of my reason for undertaking my solitary pilgrimage upstream along the river. It wasn’t just that I felt guilty. Certainly, I had done plenty of things wrong during my twenty-years of marriage. Lowering my heavy backpack to the ground made me mindful of the weight of my sin. But it wasn’t as simple as acknowledging and confessing my failings and receiving forgiveness. It felt

like mourning; like the death of someone very dear. I realized that the heaviness that I felt as I trudged along was also the loss of my former self; a painful letting go of the identity that I was leaving behind. I felt deeply the death of my old self; the “faithful husband” and the “good Christian.” I was a lost soul, alone, entering the canyons of Purgatory. I had joined a procession of lost souls. Most who had journeyed along the banks of the river before me were also penitents who carried with them the failures of relationships and business ventures back East. And they carried with them the guilt of broken promises. They had closed the line that separated the civilized lands east of Mississippi River and had entered into the lawlessness of the “wild west.” People back East thought it foolhardy and irresponsible to forsake security and comfort in exchange for hardship and deprivation. Why would anyone leave the verdant hills and valleys of Missouri to cross the prairie and make their way to the barren landscapes of the Southwest? Our romantic revisions of the past picture heroic adventurers, courageously charging forth into the unknown. But the reality is that many of them were humbled penitents, opening themselves to the wrath or forgiveness of God. Part of their penance was submission to the vengeances of nature and the scourges of a savage frontier.

pack upon my shoulders, I continued upstream, another pilgrim in the long penitential procession of lost souls in Purgatory. “Broad is the way that leads to destruction; narrow is the way that leads to life and few find it.” I had believed that the “straight and narrow” way was all about doing the right things; about not sinning. But as I mourned my lost life I realized that “the way is narrow” because it’s not an obvious, clearly defined, heavily traveled road. It is an indistinct path that each of us has to find on our own, and sometimes walk alone. That was my sin; I had not been living my life; walking my own narrow path. I had lost my way. But then, once again my thoughts turned to the river. Again, the river instructed me. It deviates, it meanders, its journey is made up of bends and twists. It seeks a pathway through the rocky canyons. Because it is faithful to its calling, it does not lose its way. It continues on and finally completes its course because it remains true to its nature. So I walked on. A little ways past the morada the road faded and disappeared, becoming nothing but a dusty cow path. I followed that narrow way as the canyons of The Picketwire began to rise up around me.

The theology that I’d worked out in my head told me that I was forgiven, that I was free to get on with my life. But there was something deeper. My body needed to feel the pain of my loss. I sensed that I wouldn’t feel free until I’d suffered. I believed, as los hermanos believed that Christ had suffered for me, but just as they needed to feel it, so did I. I needed to make myself vulnerable in order to drive the reality of grace through my muscles and sinews, into my bones. Hoisting my

made a list of my non-faculty jobs which included being a webmaster and running the testing program and being a counselor for student support services. “So it was just a real wonderful opportunity to try out different things and work with great people,” Holdread continued, “And I know that for our students this place is a tremendous place of opportunity.” “The first time I set foot on this campus, you helped me navigate through what I needed to do as a student,” Dean of Arts and Sciences, Debbie Ulibarri, told Holdread, “I saw you the first time I ever set foot on this campus and just about every day since then. You’ve been such a part of the family, and a vital asset to this college.” The new Art Instructor, Vilas Tonape (who replaced Doug) created a watercolor portrait of Doug. Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIALO6kJ68.

Co-workers, family and friends gather to celebrate the retirement of Art Instructor Doug Holdread.

A Vital Asset Trinidad State thanks Doug Holdread for more than 30 years of service. Co-workers, family and friends gathered on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Art Instructor Doug Holdread. Holdread worked at Trinidad State for

more than 30 years before retiring, and continues to teach art as an adjunct instructor. “We want to thank Doug for all his years of service to our institution,” Trinidad State President Dr. Carmen Simone said, then presented a retirement gift—a clock—to Holdread. “I was thinking about what I might say if I had the chance, and I started by just making a list of things that I did here at TSJC, and after making that list I realized that this is really a place of opportunity for a lot of people, but it certainly was for me,” Holdread commented. “I made a list of 17 different courses that I taught, and I

Holdread shares memories with colleagues at a retirement reception on Thursday.

Trinidad State Donors & Scholars Event The Trinidad State Educational Foundation hosted its first Donors and Scholars event on Wednesday. The event allowed scholarship donors to meet the students who benefit from their support, while also giving students the opportunity to thank those who invest in their education. “We intend to make this an annual event as a reminder that every gift, large and small, is important, because it can change the life of a student,” TSJC Educational Foundation Director Toni DeAngelis said. The early-evening reception included refreshments and a brief program with comments from DeAngelis and Foundation President Laura DeBella, and a college update from Trinidad State President Dr. Carmen Simone. “During the 2012-13 academic year, the Foundation awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to 130 students,” DeBella said during the program. “Scholarships are awarded to eligible students on the basis of academic promise, leadership qualities, community service and financial need.”

telli said of choosing Trinidad State and the benefit of the one-year full tuition and fees scholarship. Mantelli plans on getting an associate degree at Trinidad State then continuing her education in Pueblo or Colorado Springs. The Trinidad State Educational Foundation offers more than 50 scholarships for students. An informational brochure including scholarship criteria and deadlines is available online at www.trinidadstate.edu/pdf/students/fia/scholarshipbooklet13.pdf or in the Educational Foundation Office located in the bottom floor of the Berg Building on the Trinidad State campus. Two levels of permanent, named scholarships are available. Legacy Scholarships may be established with gifts of $25,000 or more; Difference Maker Scholarships may be established with gifts of $5,000 or more. The TSJC Educational Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1968 to raise and manage private gifts for Trinidad State. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the growth and development of Trinidad State Junior College. For more information on how to establish a scholarship fund with the TSJC Educational Foundation, contact Toni DeAngelis,

Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Mantelli applied for several scholarships and was awarded the Pioneer Natural Resources STEM scholarship.

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First-year student and recipient of the Pioneer Natural Resources STEM scholarship, Kaitlyn Mantelli, said she applied for several scholarships. “They recommended I apply for this one once I chose my major for radiology,” she said, “So I wrote my 500-word essay and submitted it and got word back that I received the scholarship.” “I was pretty set on coming here, but it definitely made the transition easier and a little less worrisome,” Man-

Trinidad State President Dr. Carmen Simone greets donors and students at the first Donors and Scholars event at Trinidad State.

Donors and student scholars gather in the Pioneer Room on the Trinidad State campus for the first Donors and Scholars event.

MADONNA NYC83

Damiani Publishers has announced that Madonna NYC83, the new book by Richard Corman that captures Madonna’s extraordinary early years, is set to be released worldwide. The stunning photographic book will be available in major bookstores and retail outlets as well as online at www.amazon.com and www. damianieditore.com.

The 96-page book captures New York City in the early 1980s, a time of prolific interactions among the worlds of music, fashion and art. This economically fragile period gave rise to an edgy restlessness in the city, spawning adventurous new styles and music from upand-coming artists. Madonna represented this sensibility like no one else. As this book makes clear, from the start she was determined to define a look for herself, and to carve out a space in the public imagination.

“As a young photographer in 1983, I had the opportunity to capture a series of images with Madonna as she was on the verge of releasing her debut album,” said Richard Corman. “The rebellious energy of the East Village was the backdrop to showcase Madonna’s style, spontaneity and pioneering attitude. She consistently conveyed an attitude of fearlessness and fierce determination.” In conjunction with the U.S. book launch, Milk Gallery in New York City is hosting a special exhibition featuring images from Madonna NYC83. The exhibition is free and open to the public from Nov. 15 – Dec. 15. For information, visit www.themilkgallery.com. Madonna NYC83 will retail for ($49.95 – £34). Limited edition books with a special signed print by Richard

Corman are also available on www.damianieditore.com

As a portrait photographer, Richard Corman has worked with subjects ranging from Nobel Peace Prize recipients (Nelson Mandela, Elie Wiesel) to actors (Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep), athletes (Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali) and musicians (Sting, Whitney Houston). Humbling experiences with non-profit organizations are reflected in Corman’s work. Most notable is heart-felt work with the Special Olympics over the last 20 years. A native New Yorker, Corman studied at Hunter College, later spending two years apprenticing with Richard Avedon. You can find out more about Richard Corman at

www.richardcorman.com

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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 Primero Cafe & Catering at Mt. Carmel 911 Robinson Avenue,Trinidad, CO 81082 719.845.4822 www.mtcarmelcenter.org

Raton The Historic ICE House Barbecue Restaurant 945 South Second, Raton, NM 87740 575.445.0003

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George Lopez in Colorado Springs GEORGE LOPEZ with special guest BRYAN KELLY will be live at Pikes Peak Center on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm. George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. George Lopez remains a hit with viewers in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable’s Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network and among the top 5 comedies and top 20 weekly programs in syndication. George Lopez is one of only four off-net comedies to post weekly ratings gains among households from the 2007–08 to 2008–09 season. Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations. Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster, Rio, along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, and Jesse Eisenberg, and “Grouchy Smurf” in The Smurfs. His other most recent film credits include the boxoffice hit Valentine’s Day, directed by Garry Marshall; Beverly Hills Chihuahua; Swing Vote; Henry Poole Is Here; and Balls of Fury. In August 2009, Lopez filmed his second HBO Comedy Special, Tall, Dark and Chicano. He headlined his first HBO Comedy Special, America’s Mexican, in 2007. Lopez has also performed as part of HBO and TBS’s Comic Relief 2006. His acclaimed comedy concert, Why You Crying?, debuted on Showtime in 2004. Lopez released his third standup CD, El Mas Chingon, in 2006, earning a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Comedy Album. Prior to that, in 2004, he was nominated for a Grammy in the same category for his CD Team Leader. In May 2004, his autobiography, Why You Crying?, entered The New York Times Bestsellers Top 20. The book was co-written by Emmy®-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez also was the focus of the award-winning documentary Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream. In 2006, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy, talk show and hosting appearances, including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and twice hosting the Latin Grammys. In 2001, Lopez hosted a major morning radio show in Los Angeles, becoming the first Latino to headline the key morning slot on an English-language station in one of the nation’s top radio markets. Lopez has received the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award and was named Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for his extensive fundraising efforts benefiting earthquake victims in El Salvador and Guatemala. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award. The Lopez Foundation, founded by George, was established to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease, organ donation, and the military.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, ON LINE at www.ticketswest.com at all front-range King Soopers, the Citadel Mall guest services desk, or charge by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 1-866-464-2626. Contact outlet to confirm hours of operation. Reserved tickets are $41.00-$56.00 plus applicable service charges. For mature audiences, 18+.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE WORLD ARENA & PIKES PEAK CENTER Wed, Nov. 13, 2013 So You Think You Can Dance, 8 pm - WA Wed, Nov. 13, 2013 Buddy Guy, 8 pm – PPC Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 Trans Siberian Orchestra, 3 & 8 pm – WA Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 Men are from Mars Women are from Venus, 2 & 7:30 pm – PPC (Studio Bee) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 Philharmonic, Mahler 4, 8 pm – PPC Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 Philharmonic, Mahler 4, 2:30 pm - PPC Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 CC vs. Air Force Academy, 7:07 pm – WA Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 Winter Jam, 7 pm - WA Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 George Lopez, 8 pm – PPC Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 Brule, 7:30 pm - PPC Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 CC vs. Univ. of New Hampshire, 7:37 pm – WA Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 Philharmonic: Nutcracker, 7 pm - PPC Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 CC vs. Univ. of New Hampshire, 7:07 pm – WA Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 Philharmonic: Nutcracker, 2 pm & 7 pm – PPC Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 Philharmonic: Nutcracker, 2 pm – PPC Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 CC vs. Nebraska Omaha, 7:37 pm – WA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 CC vs. Nebraska Omaha, 7:07 pm – WA Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 CS Youth Symphony, 7:30 pm - PPC Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 CS Chorale, 7:30 pm - PPC Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 Burt Bacharach, 8 pm - PPC Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 Philharmonic, Christmas Symphony, 2:30 pm – PPC Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 Jim Brickman, 4 pm - PPC Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 Philharmonic, New Year’s Eve, 8 pm - PPC

We Gather Together By Kathleen Donnelly

Perfect Roast Turkey • • • •

16 to 18-pound fresh or frozen whole turkey, thawed 12 cups favorite stuffing 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/2 to 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups vegetable, chicken or turkey stock

Place the oven rack in the lowest position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Remove the turkey neck and giblet packets to use in gravy or stock. Carefully rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water, without setting it in the sink, or spraying around on kitchen surfaces. Pat dry with paper towel. (Some public health advocates say that it is not necessary to rinse off the turkey as cooking will kill any bacteria. This school of thought is more concerned with spreading bacteria from the raw turkey and its juices contaminating kitchen counter and sink surfaces). If desired, loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing, or if you prefer, you may leave cavity empty and bake stuffing in a separate casserole dish about an hour before dinner is to be served. Using a thin wooden or metal skewer, pin the neck skin to the back. Fold the wing tips behind the back or tie to the body with kitchen string. Secure the drumsticks in the metal clip or tie them together with kitchen string. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub all over with the softened butter. Place an oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the breast without touching the bone. Loosely cover the breast with foil. Pour 2 cups of the stock into the bottom of the pan. Roast the turkey, basting all over every 30 minutes with the pan juices. Lift up the foil to reach the breast. If pan juices evaporate, add more turkey stock, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups at a time. Remove the foil during the last hour of roasting to allow the breast to brown. Allow 25 minutes per pound for birds under 12 pounds, or 20 minutes per pound for larger birds. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165-180 degrees in the thigh and 170 degrees in the breast and the stuffing has reached 165 degrees. Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter and let stand, covered loosely with foil, for at least 20 minutes before carving. Meanwhile siphon excess oil from pan drippings and use drippings to make gravy.

Traditional Dressing (What is the difference between dressing and stuffing? Both dressing and stuffing contain the same ingredients, but the key difference is the method of cooking. Stuffing is cooked inside the cavity of the bird while dressing is baked separately in a casserole dish or cooked on the stovetop. Stuffing inside the bird must be cooked as long as the bird needs to be cooked and will also increase the cooking time of the bird. Dressing can be cooked more quickly). • • • • • • • • • 15

1 cube butter (or substitute ¼ cup olive oil) 1-2 medium onions (to taste), chopped 3-4 celery stalks, wash well, cut crosswise in ¼” slices, chop leaves 1 teaspoon salt ½ t pepper 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon dry thyme 10 cups dried seasoned or unseasoned bread cubes 1½-2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (adjust according to how moist you like your stuffing)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter (or heat olive oil) in a large pan. Saute onions, celery, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Turn off heat. Add bread cubes and gently stir them into the onion mixture. Slowly pour broth over the bread cubes and mix well. Scoop uncooked stuffing into a greased casserole dish and cover tightly. Bake for 30-40 minutes until heated through.

Traditional Dressing Plus More for the Epicurean Taste For those with a more sophisticated palate, here are some other tasty ingredients to add to your stuffing. • • • • •

Oyster Dressing – add 2 cups oysters – sauté with onion mixture Sausage Dressing – add 1 lb. cooked, drained and crumbled sausage before stirring in bread cubes Mushroom Dressing – add 2 cups chopped mushrooms (first wash and pat dry) – sauté with onion mixture Pecan Dressing – add 1-2 cup chopped pecans – sauté with onion mixture Fruit Dressing – add 2 cups dried cranberries, dried cherries, or chopped apples – sauté with onion mixture

Spinach with Pinons • • • • •

2 bunches fresh spinach (or can use 2 10 oz packages frozen spinach) ¼ cup olive oil 4 medium cloves garlic (minced) 6 green onions (chopped) 4 oz. package pinons

Thoroughly wash fresh spinach, and steam gently until tender. Drain thoroughly. (Or cook frozen spinach according to package directions and drain extra water). While spinach is cooking heat olive oil in large frying pan, add minced garlic and chopped green onion. Place spinach in 2 quart casserole dish, toss with olive oil mixture. Sprinkle pine nuts over top and place briefly under broiler to brown the nuts.

First Thanksgiving Roasted Corn This is the simplest corn on the cob recipe ever, and so delicious! • •

Ears fresh corn Butter and salt if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse corn (leave husks on). Place corn in the husks directly on the oven rack and roast for 30 minutes. You can either serve in the husks or remove them to enjoy!

Waldorf Salad • • • • • • • •

2 cups diced apples 2 T lemon juice 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans ½ cup diced celery 2 cups seedless red grapes sliced in half 2 cups mini marshmallows ½ cup mayonnaise 1 cup half and half

Stir diced apples with lemon juice to prevent apples from browning. Mix mayonnaise and half and half and fold in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for one or more hours to allow the cream mixture to soak into the apples and soften the marshmallows and nuts.

Pumpkin-Cheesecake Pie Crust • • •

1 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 24 cookies) 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Pumpkin-Cheesecake • • • • • • • • •

2 cans (15 ounces each) pure pumpkin 1 cup nonfat or 1%-fat cottage cheese 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 eggs 2 egg whites Whipped cream

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Drain the pumpkin in a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Spoon in pumpkin; set aside while preparing crust. For crust: In a small bowl stir together crushed gingersnaps, butter and brown sugar. Press mixture onto bottom and sides of a 9 “ pie pan. Bake 5 minutes or until firm. Cool completely on rack. For the cheesecake: In a food processor process the cottage cheese until smooth. Add the cream cheese and process again until smooth. Place the drained pumpkin (discard the liquid) in a mixing bowl and mix in the 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream cheese and cottage cheese mixture, the flour and pumpkin pie spice. Whip together eggs and egg whites by hand and fold into mixture. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Place in the oven and bake 70 minutes or until filling appears set when gently shaken. Turn off oven; let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes. The top may crack as it cools. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Then cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Leftovers! Turkey Enchiladas

(You have already eaten a plate of warmed-up turkey with all the fixin’s, a turkey sandwich with potato chips, and even turkey-rice soup. Here’s a recipe using more of that leftover turkey that will spice up your day)! • • • • • • •

2 14-oz cans green enchilada sauce 12 corn tortillas ½ cup cooking oil 3 cups cooked turkey, diced ½ lb. Longhorn cheese, grated ½ lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated chopped lettuce and tomatoes

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Heat enchilada sauce in a saucepan and set aside. Use tongs or slotted spatula to dip corn tortillas quickly, (just until limp, not crisp) in heated cooking oil. Place in pile in 9” x 13” casserole dish until all have been dipped. Place ¼ cup turkey and 1/12 of the grated Monterey Jack cheese on a tortilla and roll, placing seam side down in the casserole. Repeat until all are complete. Pour enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the grated Longhorn cheese. Bake in oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. Serve with shredded lettuce and tomatoes on top. Refried beans and Spanish rice make great side dishes, and if you have room for dessert, you might grab the last slice of pumpkin pie!

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Mourning the Death of Innocence By Kathleen Donnelly November 22, 2013 is the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Seared into the collective consciousness of our nation, even young school children have seen history book pictures of the President and First Lady seated in the back of the limousine convertible at the time the fateful shots rang out. We have all seen the pictures of the puckered face and hunching torso of Lee Harvey Oswald as he was shot in the abdomen two days later, in the basement of Dallas Police headquarters, surrounded by policemen and newspapermen. These photos are the sixties’ equivalent of a present day sound bite, encapsulating these two monumentally shocking acts, these two ‘million-word’ stories into a few seconds of media. For Americans who were alive and old enough to understand what had happened that sunny day in Dallas, it was as if a black shroud of evil had been pulled over our country at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. The contrast between our Camelot fairy tale and our collective plunge into darkness will always be preserved symbolically by the black dress and obscuring veil that replaced the bubblegum pink suit and pillbox hat that a smiling Jackie had worn that terrible day. We still see her in our minds’ eyes, following the horse drawn hearse with the President’s brothers, Robert and Teddy. We picture her standing bravely with her small children, receiving the folded flag at Arlington. These images are seared into our minds. Still hidden, half a century later, are the real answers to what happened. In the months and years that followed the assassination, the public was provided official and sanitized results of the conclusions of the Warren Commission and twenty-five years later, the differing results of the United States Select Committee on Assassinations’ investigation. Private attorney Mark Lane and Hollywood director Oliver Stone have promoted their conspiracy theories. Those of us old

enough to have read Sherlock Holmes know he said, “There is no such thing as coincidence.” But we have also lived long enough to witness many, oh so many, other violent public crimes committed by deeply disturbed, sociopathic young men, acting alone. A recent Associated Press Poll shows that 59% believe that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. 24% believe he did. Whatever the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, we will probably never know. Although our broken hearts are scarred over now, these fifty years later on November 22 we will shed a tear for the courageous president and his family and for the death of innocence to us all that day. In the ensuing decade we were saddened to learn of Kennedy’s unsavory dalliances. We endured a bloody, costly, divisive war in Viet Nam. We saw Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinated. Drugs became a rampant blight upon our nation. President Johnson declined to run for a second term of office and President Nixon resigned in disgrace. Whether these things were already sketched into the fate line of our country’s palm, or history was changed that November day, we don’t know. But we also saw the orderly transfer of power in a crisis. We changed our laws and our attitudes regarding civil rights, followed by women’s rights and we are still continuing to evolve in regards to equal rights for people of all sexual preferences. We went into space. We walked on the moon. Our strategies during the Cold War succeeded and the imminent nuclear annihilation we feared didn’t come to pass. Courageously we have met new challenges from different and dangerous enemies. While we argue and bicker like a big rowdy family, we stick together in the crunch time. We live in a much more complex world, but we still adhere to our forefathers’ ideals. President Kennedy was an inspiring leader to us, and reading through his Inaugural speech, I think if he is looking down upon us from above, he would find inspiration in our citizens and be proud that we have lived up to the words with which he challenged us so many years ago.

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Golden Rule “Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ” -- Mary Ellen Chase, American educator, teacher, scholar, and author Love of our fellow man and quiet, selfless acts of good will are not limited to Christians, or, for that matter to Christmas time. In fact, there are versions of the Golden Rule incorporated in at least twenty-one religions or belief systems around the world from ancient times to the present. However, there is something special about the Christmas season that brings out the best in humankind every year. During the weeks of Advent, people of every age, from every walk of life think a little bit less of themselves and their own selfish desires, and turn their thoughts towards others. We feel more satisfaction in the gifts with which we hope to surprise others than with the gifts we, ourselves receive. During this time, there are many opportunities to help the less fortunate: food for a needy family, money dropped in a Salvation Army kettle, a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, a box or letter to a soldier far from home, gifts for the elderly, or homebound, and toys from Santa. Our Hall of Fame is dedicated not to those who give of themselves to donate the food and money, wrap and send the gifts, cook the food, take time for another person’s needs. It is dedicated to that magical feeling of love that flows from God through us to others during the season celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is dedicated to the universal ideal of brotherly love that becomes real at least one season every year and that, in some future time, we hope, may become the reality of humankind. “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” --Bob Hope Versions of the Golden Rule from religions around the world: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. --Judaism and Christianity. Bible, Leviticus 19.18 Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. --Christianity. Bible, Matthew 7.12 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.” --Christianity. Bible, Matthew 22.36-40 The concept of Hesed appears in the Torah to communicate God’s kindness and love toward humanity as well as human kindness and love toward each other. 19

Hesed emerges as one of the essential ways humans engage with God. --Judaism

“Is there one word that can serve as a principle of conduct for life?” Confucius replied, “It is the word shu-reciprocity: Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you.” --Confucianism Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence. --Confucianism. Mencius VII.A.4 One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire. --Hinduism. Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva 113.8 Not one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself. -- Islam. Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 13 A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated. --Jainism. Sutrakritanga 1.11.33

Christmas Giving Around SoCO Adopt An Angel – Phil Long Toyota of Trinidad and Around SoCO Magazine have adopted 166 Trinidad preschoolers and their families. You can help! 1. Choose an Angel present wish. Children’s wishes are available at Phil Long Toyota, Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness & Community Center and at Around SoCO magazine. 2. Purchase the requested present or donate the cost of the present. 3. Drop off the present at Phil Long Toyota, 3019 Toupal Drive. Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive The Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive has been bringing smiles to the faces of children living in Trinidad and Las Animas County for over thirty-five years. Trinidad Fire Department Capt. Drew Gatlin said that toy drive organizers try to give three gifts to each child. If you would like to donate cash, an unwrapped toy, wrapping paper, scotch tape, bows, or gift tags, please mail or deliver to: Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive, 1102 Nevada Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082 Volunteers are also needed on wrapping days to organize the toys, wrap gifts and clean up. For more information or to arrange for a time for you or your group to volunteer, please call Captain Gatlin at 846-8664. The 26th Annual Toy Run, Colorado Springs, sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame benefitting needy kids in El Paso & Teller Counties and children of Fort Carson soldiers through “Santa’s Workshop” and the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” was held Sunday, October 6, 2013. Pueblo Bikers United 36th Annual Toy Run to be held December 7, 2013 Time to bundle up and help needy children with their Christmas wishes. Bikers will start at Pueblo High School and ride through Pueblo to Outpost HarleyDavidson. Toys may be dropped off at Outpost HarleyDavidson starting November 24. Pueblo Business Women’s Holiday Extravaganza November 17 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. Bring an unwrapped toy. The toy

drive will benefit local charities. U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future. The principal Toys for Tots activity which takes place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located. Local Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year, which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races and other voluntary events designed to increase interest in Toys for Tots, and concurrently generate toys and monetary donations. Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Program has distributed over 469 million toys to over 216 million less fortunate children. Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations for Pueblo and Colorado Springs Drop off new, unwrapped toys appropriate for children, newborn to teens at American Furniture Warehouse on Eagleridge Blvd. in Pueblo and on I-25 near Filmore in Colorado Springs. You can also drop toys off at Pueblo Toyota in Pueblo until December 12, 2013. All toys donated will stay in the local community. Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive - When you see the familiar, smiling face of the volunteer bell ringers this season, remember to stop and donate a dollar or two or even just your spare change. You can also get involved with a new concept, an online Red Kettle. Go to www.salvationarmy.org for more information. Gifts to your red kettle will support The Salvation Army in your local community. Salvation Army Trinidad Unit, 104 W. 1st., Trinidad, CO 81082, 719-846-3252 The Trinidad Salvation Army is currently conducting a food drive for Christmas food bags for the needy. Please bring non-perishable food items to the office between 8 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday. Salvation Army Pueblo, 520 W. 1st Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, 719-543-3656 Salvation Army Colorado Springs Thanksgiving Dinner - 11 a.m. Nov. 28, The Salvation Army, multiple locations, 719-636-5266. Christmas Dinner - 10 a.m. Dec. 25, The Salvation Army, 515 Manitou Ave., and other locations, free; 719-459-1630, www. manitousprings.org. Catholic Charities Diocese of Pueblo, 429 W. 10th Street, Suite 101, Pueblo, CO 81003 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 401 S. 4th Street, Raton, NM 87740 Thrift store, food pantry, soup kitchen, home visits, emergency funds for utilities, rent, food, clothing

Hall of shame Shame on you, Mr. Grinch!

“You’re a monster, Mr. Grinch / Your heart’s an empty hole / Your brain is full of spiders, you have garlic in your soul / Mr. Gri-inch / I wouldn’t touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole.” --How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it. -Benjamin Franklin

If You Are A Grinch Please Leave SoCO ‘til January 2nd 2014!

The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He first appeared as the antihero of the 1957 children’s book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Like the other iconic Christmas miser, Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch’s selfishness and lack of compassion to his fellow beings makes him a despicable character. Fortunately, most in society take a higher road, than these two reprehensible souls. The devious, anti-holiday spirit of the character has led to the term ‘Grinch’ coming to refer to a person opposed to Christmas time celebrations or to someone with a self-centered, greedy attitude. In fact, a document in the live-action film (the Book of Who) stated that “The term Grinch shall apply when Christmas spirit is in short supply”. The Grinch is depicted as a cold and heartless furry green recluse (although he is colorless in the original book) living in seclusion on a cliff overlooking the cheerful, optimistic, and bustling community of Whoville. He scorns the Christmas season and the boisterous festivities customarily celebrated during the holiday, dreading the ‘noise’ of the Whos singing Christmas carols. However, another contributing factor to the Grinch’s animosity and bitterness regarding the holidays is the small size of his heart, pointed out during his character introduction at the start of the book, which has resulted in his inability to appreciate holiday joy. It is indicated that he is irritated by the joy and happiness of others and derives pleasure from disturbing the peace and spoiling other people’s merriment. Aided by his long-suffering pet dog, Max, he devises a plot to sabotage the Whos’ Christmas by costuming himself as Santa Claus and breaking into their homes to steal their holiday decorations and gifts. Although his plan works, he is infuriated on Christmas morning to discover that the Whos are totally unshaken by the loss of their gifts and all of the commercial trappings of Christmas. They have awakened on Christmas morn and have gathered together to cheerfully sing their praises to God. His heart suddenly touched and his spirit uplifted upon this sudden realization of the true meaning of Christmas, the Grinch hurries to return and distribute his stolen goods to the Whos. Afterwards, he is happily accepted into society, reborn into a kinder self, just as Scrooge’s lessons in the spiritual world allowed him to see the light and feel compelled to do good deeds. However, in spite of their respective transformations, both the Grinch and Scrooge are still normally portrayed or recognized as bitter and ill-tempered characters in artwork or other media. 20

HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! AT THE DAMON RUNYON THEATER It starts with a gunshot. It will take Sherlock (or a reasonable facsimile) to end it. In 1936, households sat around and listened to the radio for everything: news, sports, and even murder mysteries like Sherlock Holmes. Listeners closed their eyes to visualize the characters. Cheered on the hero, booed the killer, and jumped out of their seats after hearing a gun shot. Director Bryan Dewar wants to bring the radio era back to life with complete audience participation on the Runyon stage in his version of Sherlock Holmes’ classic “The Games Afoot.” The place: Gillette mansion. The day: Christmas Eve 1936. Snow is falling. Beethoven is playing. And the subject of murder fills the air. When critic Daria Chase ends up with a knife in her back in a house full of actors she’s taken her stab at, everyone suspects each other. Spouses and friends turn their backs on one other and learn some their deep dark secrets. It’s up to William Gillette, known for his role of Sherlock Holmes, to solve the case before he too loses his life in the who-done-it Samuel French classic “The Games Afoot.” In 1936, Broadway star William Gillette was at the height of his career. Then after his final performance of the year takes a bloody turn, he’s shot on stage. Recovering in his Connecticut mansion with mother Martha, he invites his cast mates, including the woman who got away and on stage love interest Aggie Wheeler, to celebrate Christmas together. However,

the joyous reunion is interrupted when Gillette invites an unwanted guest, critic Daria Chase, to join in the festivities (and get some free publicity in return). Trying to make amends with the ones she criticized, Chase decides to hold a séance to help track down the killer of the theater’s beloved stage doorman Noggs. However, tempers flare, secrets are revealed and everyone wants Daria Chase dead but who really killed her? Directed by Bryan Dewar, the cast of eight includes: Runyon favorite Jeremy Nickell as notable William Gillette, 2013 Best of Pueblo’s best actress Dana Ferguson as the witty but bitchy critic Daria Chase, newcomer Alyssa Steele as his overly protective mother Martha, and up-n-coming Kiera Roberts as Inspector Goring. However, there will be some new characters to show. Dewar decided to have each of his actors create a new character in addition to the character they’re portraying. “It’s like they’re an actor, playing an actor, playing an actor,” said Dewar. “In addition to my cast, I’m including two radio producers to give the real feel of a radio program being aired.” Sponsored by 80-twenty wines and Chaos Games and More, tickets are $13. Giveaways will be provided by sponsors. Show times on November 15 and 16 are at 7:30pm and November 17 at 2pm. Call 564-0579 or visit www.runyontheater.org for tickets.

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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Memorial Hall, November 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pueblomemorialhall.com or www.nutcracker.com, ordered by phone at 866-722-8844, or in person at The Pueblo Convention Center.

Global Spectrum is proud to announce that the Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will bring the holiday spirit to Memorial Hall Friday November 29th at 7:30 p.m. The world-traveled company offers the best of Russian culture and athletics to veteran travelers, satisfies the most cultured palate and entertains audiences of all ages. The company of 40 acclaimed and award-winning dancers performs Olympic-worthy leaps, lifts and pirouettes in the traditional story of a girl and her Nutcracker Prince. Exclusive to Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, is a tribute to world peace in which two dancers become one “Dove of Peace” with a 20-foot wingspan. The performance is recommended by national media: New York Times Chief Dance Critic says, “Knockout…kids were wide-eyed with delight”; Dallas Morning News,” The dancing sparkles in Great Russian Nutcracker” and Charleston Today,” Breathtaking strength and awe-inspiring lifts.” Whether bringing the family home for Thanksgiving, traveling for vacation to the big city or entertaining loved ones together in your hometown, Moscow Ballet’s Christmas story creates memories for a lifetime. Celebrate the best of Russian athleticism and ballet at the Great Russian Nutcracker! In addition to the Great Russian Nutcracker, company repertory includes time-honored Russian ballets Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and more. For over twenty years the company has performed 100 engagements annually in North America in a majority of the top twenty demographic markets. The company’s mission and national platform enables it to share the renowned Vaganova training with over 5000 local dance students annually in the “Dance with Us” program. www.moscowballet.com.

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Alan was at the Chronicle News for several years and is very well known in the Trinidad community. He had a wonderful career at the paper. He explains a colorful memory, “I was working in sales over there and I got a phone call from New Orleans and they said ‘get out your stepladder’ and hung up, and this was from corporate in New Orleans. So I went home and told my wife ‘I think they want me to paint the place now’. What they were up to was advancing me to general manager. I ran the paper and the sales for I think it was seven plus years.”

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and joined the Raton Fire Department. I’m a retired battalion chief with the fire department. I got injured and was kind of desperate. I was looking for something to support my family and didn’t know if I was going to be able to get my retirement. I ended up in sales. I started with United Chevrolet down here in Raton and was very successful. Then I went to work for Jim Roper here at KRTN and had a great career for six plus years. Then I went to work for the Chronicle news in Trinidad Colorado.”

Enchanted Air is the name of a radio station and an apt description of the station owner’s life. Bill Donati describes his journey with KRTN as “living the dream” and a “fairytale”. The Raton based radio station currently serves northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado as 93.9 FM. Bill talks about his start at KRTN, “I was attending what was then Jr. High and now called Middle School, and in the drama club. We were doing some sort of play that needed sound effects so we came down here to the radio station and recorded some effects. The owner at that time was Jim Roper. He said ‘Hey, you know it sounds like you’re able to read and are not afraid of the microphone. Would you like to have a job? Would you like to audition?’ I said sure. So I read and I came to work here as a freshman, which was in 1969. I worked here off and on, back and forth, oh three, or four, or five different stints, and had other lives, other things that happened. People would always ask me, ‘What’s your goal,’ and my goal was to own a radio station. Little realizing that when you verbalize those things sometimes things go in motion and you’re actually able to do those things. Doors open up.” Bill left Raton and described what brought him back home, “I was off in Portland, Oregon working as a racetrack announcer. My wife and I had just gotten married and I was doing the racetrack circuit as a race caller. We just had our first child, Shana, and going back and forth from Portland to El Paso, we’d come here (Raton) in the summers…and I finally said to raise a family that’s just too much so I actually called Jim Roper and asked if there was an opening for full time, so he made an opening. I worked here (KRTN) for a few years, then I worked for Bill Fegan at the Shuler Theater, and then I came back here, oh it must have been 15 years ago, and started doing the morning stuff.”

Alan also worked for Huerfano News in Walsenburg, which was sold and is now the Huerfano World. His path led him back to KRTN. He talks about it, “I was sitting home in my backyard when I got a call from Bill Donati and he said ‘are you still into pain and suffering’ and I said ‘of couse’ and he said ‘well I want you to come back to work for KRTN’. We came to an agreement and I came back to work for Bill.” KRTN has been working closely with Around SoCO Magazine to figure out the best way to combine resources and better serve both northeastern New Mexico and Southeastern Colorado. KRTN will be streaming digitally soon and currently news is shared between both media partners with the hopes of sharing even more resources in the future. Alan talked about the new partnership, “I’m really excited about meeting you folks from SoCO Magazine. I will be leading the sales for SoCO Magazine and I see a brilliant future for KRTN and SoCO Magazine. I see it as being the leading media in both northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado. Nobody will have the marketing reach that we have.” Bill talked about the vision for KRTN, “Our vision is to be an important part of our community and also at the same time be successful. My personal goal is to be happy. My vision for the radio station is to remain relevant and continue to help our area progress and prosper. This really isn’t my radio station. I feel that everyone has stake in this. I think that’s why we’ve been accepted. We need the advertisers to sustain the station for the community.” So many good stories. So many good people – Bill Donati

Tune into 93.9 FM and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KRTNEnchantedAirRadio

Raton was Bill’s birthplace and the birthplace of his dream. It seems fitting that the dream should become reality there as well. Bill explained, “I guess just patience and persistence pay off because I actually bought the station from the man who gave me my first job here. Roper owned it up until that time. I bought it in 2005 and have been sailing along ever since. It’s kind of a fairytale. It’s a living the dream kind of story. I really, really like what we do and what we’ve become and how radio fits into our life and our corner of the world. Here we’re able to make a living and we’re also able to be involved and help people, organizations, and businesses.” Alan Kenny, assistant manager/sales manager at KRTN, has a story of triumph as well. He talks about it, “I’m a Vietnam Veteran. After I got out of the service, I traveled around for a while and then came home to Raton

Photo by KRTN Allan Kenny, E.R.A McCarthey and Jay Martinez

The Benefits of Pets for Kids

For those parents who are still sitting on the fence, here are several more positive reasons you might consider about bringing a pet home for your kids:

By Ellie Nenova

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The environment in which children grow is crucial for their development. They must have constant care, love, understanding , be appreciated for their talents and be encouraged in their ambitions. Another element of a healthy environment, according to researchers from Finland, is to grow up with pets in their lives.

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If your kids are asking for a cat or dog, they are thinking of all the fun they could have with a pet, but parents who are first-time pet owners, as well as those who have previously owned pets realize that there is a lot of patience, time, effort and money involved in caring for a pet. The payoff of sharing your home and life with a pet is the unconditional love a pet gives back. It is well worth it. Busy families with parents who work, frequently wonder about the messes, dirt, and even germs a pet will bring into the home. Scientists do not deny the fact that having a pet, whether a cat or a dog, or other animals, leads to some amount of contamination in the home. However, they say that this actually strengthens children’s immune systems.

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Kids with dogs get outside and exercise more—to go for walks, run and play. Nurturing a pet is a good way for boys to practice being caregivers. Feeding and caring for a pet encourages childhood responsibility. Children with pets display improved impulse control, social skills and self-esteem. Sharing the love and care of a family pet forges an additional common bond among family members. The friendship of a loyal pet reduces stress. Cuddling a pet reduces loneliness for an only child.

There are many benefits that pets provide for kids, but it’s up to their parents to make sure that the pets will receive the proper training and care they need for their entire lives. Although children learn responsibility with pet ownership, the parent must be prepared to be the ultimate caretaker. It is a serious commitment to adopt a pet and it is irresponsible to adopt a pet and then relinquish it. This not only detrimentally, and sometimes tragically, affects the pet, but also creates a bad experience for the child.

My Health News Daily reported that researchers have studied children in their first year with a pet dog in the home. The results show that there were 31% fewer respiratory tract infections, 44% fewer ear infections, and 29% less use of antibiotics than children without a dog. Although parents are trying to maintain a high level of hygiene, the study finds that this is not always the best option. Kids who grow up in a super clean environment are more likely to develop common allergies and asthma. 28

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Fall Work By Sophie Leone of SRG’s Landscaping Supply

If you are a time saver, preparing your lawn and garden for winter will give you less yard work to do once the weather warms up in spring. Here are some projects you can do to get ahead this fall. When Colorado beautiful fall colors fade and the leaves collect on your lawn, rake them to keep your grass healthy. Leaves can smother and kill the grass if left on your lawn. Rake up as many leaves as possible and bag them for disposal or you can shred them and spread them on the lawn as compost. If you don’t like to rake you can run the lawn mower over the leaves and it will do the work for you. Keep pet droppings cleaned up. The snow will cover droppings, leaving them to kill your grass and create bare spots in your lawn. Pruning is a vital part of fall yard clean up and maintenance. Now would be a great time to prune any dead, diseased or out-of-control branches from trees and shrubs. Use a handsaw to remove branches that are dead, infested with insects or disease, or have grown too close to power lines and pose a safety threat. You can be held responsible for damage to power lines. Tidy your garden for fall before the first hard frost to keep it completely even after the growing season ends. Pull and prune all of the dead or dying plants. If you want, you can leave the black-eyed Susans, Sunflowers and the Cone flowers for the birds as they love the seeds. This is also the best time of the year to pull weeds before they send seeds throughout your garden area. Once again, do not forget to water if it has been very dry. It is so much easier to water then to pay to have large trees and bushes removed because they have died from winterkill and lack of care. Last year was a good example of many trees that didn’t make it through the dry winter. Now that you have done all of your outside work for fall you will have time to enjoy the Holiday Season. Take pride in the yard you have worked so hard to keep nice all summer and enjoy the rewards of a beautiful snow covered holiday scene! Check us out on Facebook (SRG’s Landscaping Supply) for more winter ideas and fun. www.srglandscapingsupply.com

Is Cyber Monday The New Black Friday? By Ellie Nenova

While Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping days for online consumers. With retailers offering rock-bottom prices on a variety of products, some of the Cyber Monday deals give the highly coveted Black Friday sales a true run for their money. Does this mean that Cyber Monday is the new Black Friday? Maybe, it really depends on what type of shopper you are and how good the deals are in the stores near you. While many consumers take advantage of Black Friday shopping, it should be said that Black Friday shopping is no walk in the park. Black Friday hassles include long lines, over-crowded stores and low stock of highly sought after merchandise. The reason why Cyber Monday performs so well is that you can shop for your holiday gifts from the comfort of your own home. There is no need to rush out right after Thanksgiving dinner, stand in line in the cold and camp out for the doors to open at your local big box store. Cyber Monday allows consumers to shop for merchandise at rock-bottom prices without having to leave their homes. There is another big trend -Black Friday online shopping. Black Friday online sales in 2012 topped $1 billion for the first time, according to comScore, which measures online behavior. Amazon.com was the most-visited retail website on Black Friday. Wal-Mart’s website was second, followed by sites run by Best Buy, Target and Apple, comScore noted. “Cyber Monday will be a big day, but not as much of a big day as it has been in the past,” said Mia Shernoff, executive vice president for Chase Paymentech, a payment-processing unit of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. “Faster broadband Internet connections in the office used to drive this. But now many consumers have

faster connections at home and smart phones and tablets -- they don’t have to wait.” Whatever you are, traditional Black Friday brick and mortar shopper, Black Friday online shopper, or Cyber Monday fan, you can take advantage of the latest technology in your best bargain hunt. Smart shoppers how have smart phones and with latest apps available: For the best Black Friday you might need: TGI Black Friday By Ecatcher, Inc. http://tgiblackfriday.com This app is designed for iPhone, iPad and Android. With this app you can view Black Friday ads for all major retail stores, with frequent updates, download PDF Black Friday Ad Scans, search thousands of Black Friday deals across stores and categories, create a personal shopping list to check off items as you purchase them on Black Friday, compare prices for items to confirm you are getting the best deal on Black Friday, shop online for items that may be available before Black Friday , instant push notifications when new ads are leaked. Black Friday by FatWallet, Inc http://www.fatwallet.com/black-friday/ Some highlights of this app - great product images, more sorting options (e.g. “just added”), and additional rewards like cash back and rebates. The only downside of this app is it focuses on major chain stores like Macy’s and Kmart. https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id335329737?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=dealcatcher.blackfriday&hl=en

Peak Radar Events Trans Siberian Orchestra November 16, Colorado Springs World Arena After fifteen years of touring, the Trans Siberian Orchestra is one of the world’s biggest arena rock acts, performing for more than 10 million fans during the course of their concert history. Witness the spectacle for yourself in their encore performance of multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve.” http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441800495/Trans_Siberian_Orchestra

Grief and the Holidays By Leo Bonfadini, D. Min., LCSW, DCSW Usually when we think of holidays, we think of the major ones such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, New Years and Easter. However, as individuals and families we celebrate several other holidays yearly as well. These include birthdays, anniversaries, and other cultural festivities. Each is unique in that they mark the passage of time in our lives and are part of the milestones we share with each other. Holidays generally represent time spent with family and friends. Holidays are usually a time of joy, reunions, and celebrations. However, it is a sad truth: Holiday joy can be difficult to celebrate when we are facing emotional pain caused by loss. This is especially true when that loss is recent, a loss occurring within the recent past. The loss of a loved one, particularly a spouse, a child, or a close companion, is a powerful force that challenges our ability to celebrate as we so often did in past years. It was during the Christmas season that my mother died. Consequently, to this day, the memory of her death and life will forever be a part of my family’s Christmas festivities. To this day, the memory of my mother’s death at Christmas time dominates my family’s Christmas celebration. This grief is not limited to a single holiday, but is a part of remembrance of any holiday especially the first birthday, first anniversary, and first religious holiday. In my Grief Support groups, I always inform the participants that the first year following a loss is the most difficult for the obvious reasons. During the festive events of that first year following the loss of a loved one we find ourselves recalling and even, in a manner of speaking, reliving the memories of those special persons whose departure from us makes the celebration of the day burdensome. There are a number of ways to incorporate your loved one and your loss into the holidays Our sadness feels sadder and the loneliness goes deeper. Our need for support from others is significant during the holidays. Pretending we don’t is just not the truth for us. In truth, we will get through the holidays. I suggest that rather than avoiding the feelings of grief, lean into them. It is not the memories you want to avoid; it’s the pain of the loss. Finding unique ways to honor your loved one and incorporate your loved one and your loss into the holidays will gently provide you with the inner strength to get through the holidays. For some, remembering a loved one in prayer is comforting. I remember when my family gathered for Christmas. Apart from enjoying the wonderful food prepared, we always took time to remember those who, in years past, were present at our table, had died and were no longer with us. The joy of our celebration was tinged with the sorrow, the grief of the losses of

the year and of years past. As I grew older, my dad’s prayer at Christmas dinner grew longer as we systematically remembered those who had gone before us. Our joy was mixed with some tears. Story telling is another way to honor our loved ones. As we recall our loved one we honor their presence in our life and the impact they had in our lives. Many homes have family altars, a simple shelf where we place pictures of the deceased. A lit candle next to a photograph can generate a sense of presence and peace The essential point to understand is that after a loss holidays are clearly different and very stressful at best. The ways we handle them are as individual as we are. What is important is that we acknowledge the loss in whatever form the holidays do or don’t take. These holidays are part of the grief journey. They can be very sad, but sometimes we may catch ourselves doing okay, and we may even have a brief moment of laughter. You don’t have to be haunted by the pain. You can remember and honor the love. Whatever you experience, just remember that sadness is allowed because death, as they say, doesn’t take a holiday.

Alternative Measure: An Investigation of Artist-

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November 20-24 at Colorado College’s Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center The International Experimental Cinema Exposition offers a new film experience to the Pikes Peak region. Their groundbreaking festival will feature five-days of film screenings, lectures, discussions, installations and workshops to foster cross-cultural exchange between creative minds. http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441792047/Alternative_Measures_An_investigation_of_artistrun_film_labs

Paula Poundstone November 23, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Paula Poundstone is funny. Emmy Award winning funny. Relying on spontaneity to separate her shows from those of other comedians in our day and age, Poundstone’s humor keeps audiences engaged for hours and has been featured by NPR, HBO, and BRAVO to name a few. Now is your chance to witness her talent live! http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441803897/Paula_ Poundstone

The Nutcracker November 29-Dec 1 at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts The Colorado Springs Philharmonic will perform this holiday season classic accompanied by Ballet Idaho, the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, and ballet dancers from the Pikes Peak region. Bring the entire family out to enjoy Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece presented by local talent. http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441801286/The_Nutcracker

Pamela Joseph’s Sideshow of the Absurd Until January 12, 2014 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center In this interactive, fantastical show Pamela Joseph shines light on the dichotomies that exist for women in modern society. Despite the absurd appearance of the work, Joseph’s art demands viewers to critically consider the roles of women in today’s world as both idolized and vilified figures. http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441803895/Pamela_ Josephs_Sideshow_of_the_Absurd

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Appsolute Necessities By Ellie Nenova

Over two-thirds of applications in the app store for mobile devices and Apple App Store are “zombie” programs that are rarely downloaded according to the tracking service Adeven, which reports to the BBC. Meanwhile, Apple claims that 90% of the applications in their store, have been downloaded at least once a month. According to the company Adeven however, many of these professionals are struggling unsuccessfully for attention in the online selling space of Apple, filled with nearly 900,000 products. “579,001 of all 888,856 apps in our database are “zombies,” said Adeven. “Zombies,” being defined as applications that are not included in the list of Apple’s first 300,000 most downloaded apps from the App Store worldwide. The study shows that about 68% of smartphone users operate five or less applications weekly. Many of the programs are losing their attractiveness almost immediately after they are installed on the phone. The most popular free apps in the App Store for all time according to Apple are: 1. Facebook 2. Pandora Radio 3. Instagram 4. YouTube 5. Skype 6. Words With Friends Free 7. The Weather Channel 8. Twitter 9. Temple Run 10. Google Search Top 10 most popular paid applications in the App Store are: 1. Angry Birds 2. Fruit Ninja 3. Doodle Jump 4. Cut the Rope 5. Angry Birds Seasons 6. WhatsApp Messenger 7. Camera + 8. Words with Friends 9. Tiny Wings 10. Angry Birds Space While most apps are cheap or free there are expensive options in the store. Some of them are even more pricey that you can imagine. Water Globe By Ubiquitous Muffin $219.99 Water Globe is a set of interactive screen toys. You can use your finger to churn up the white snowflakes. The globe runs a fluid dynamics simulation as well as using gravity and shaking to produce snow motion. You can shake and tilt the screen to make the flakes go flying. You can change the globe background, gravity, snowflake size and amount of snow in the Setting screen. SafeSession Voice Encryption By SONLEY ALLIANCE S.A. $299.99 SafeSession provides mobile secure VoIP calls via Internet channel. Your phone conversation is protected by voice encryption algorithms. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safesession-voiceencryption/id472670871?mt=8 35

Barcelona vs Madrid By Alina Avdeeva $349.99 Barcelona or Madrid. It’s up to you who wins. The most realistic graphics & simulation. Very easy to play. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcelona-vs-madrid/ id558817481?mt=8 MobiGage NDI By Titansan Engineering Inc. $999.99 MobiGage is a metrology iPhone application used for the inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies. It has the ability to create, edit, and run measurement plans. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobigage-ndi/ id353244137?mt=8

MBE Preparation $199 MBE Preparation is an app designed for U.S. law students looking to pass their Bar exam. Over 1,000 questions are featured in the app, alongside an explanation for each one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. ebarreview.app&hl=en Dominate the Bar $59 One more app for law students Dominate the Bar was developed for lawyers-to-be who are preparing for the Bar exam. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. dominate.dtb&hl=en

On the Android market there are a lot of expensive apps (not as expensive as the Apple Store) Got Cash $200 Got Cash. Prove it! Show everyone that you have enough cash to buy a useless $200 app! This app really doesn’t do anything. It is supposed to be a status symbol. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. vishnu.getrich&hl=en

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Benefits of Meditation By Gina Ojeda

Meditation has helped many to live a calm, balanced, peaceful and healthy life. Our minds and thoughts dictate everyday what actions we do and how we react to different situations. While our mind is absorbed in daily routines, it gets caught up in the daily workings and becomes emotionally attached. You start to feel helpless, anxious, scared, nervous or depressed. Meditation allows your mind to gain awareness to help you reach a positive solution. Sometimes the solution is to just simply relax the mind. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Meditation” – Gurus and Yogis sitting on mountaintops in pretzel-like poses? While that might be the case somewhere, the truth is meditation is much simpler than that. It is a state of being, like being aware, being surprised, or being calm. Confusing? It doesn’t have to be like that. Just be calm and open your mind to not thinking. The beauty about practicing Meditation is that anyone can practice. You do not need to learn deep sutras, scriptures, or ancient books to get started. You can start by simply quieting the mind for 5 minutes every day and work your way up to longer periods of time. It is best to wake up in the morning and meditate; it will help you start your day with a clear, open mind. Also, right before you go to bed. You can slow down the restless thoughts, worries, and concerns; it will allow you to have a restful night of sleep.

The first key to meditation is overcoming restlessness. Restlessness is caused by shallow breathing, restless thoughts, and an uncomfortable position. Breathing is a very important aspect of mediation. There is a connection to the breath and the mind and focusing on the breath will help to quiet the mind. Restless breath causes a restless mind. You can first start by just simply being aware of the breath, noticing the quality of your breathing. Is it short, rapid, shallow, hesitant, forced or uneasy? Tune into the quality of the breath and then allow it to become deep, calm, natural and soothing. Many people breathe shallowly, unnaturally, using their chest muscles to fill their lungs but consistently failing to fully expand their lungs. Chest breathers tend to hyperventilate, which starves the cells for oxygen and suppresses immunity and their heart has to work harder to pump blood. The proper way to breath is into the bottom of the lungs, the diaphragm and the abdomen. Diaphragmatic breathing refers to the natural state of breathing (this is how babies breathe), which for many people has been lost due to restless thoughts. There are many other breathing techniques available in books, online or mediation and yoga classes offered in your local community. Another important aspect of meditation is your position. Many become frustrated because they cannot sit comfortably for long periods of time. You can start by lying down on your back in corpse pose (savasana). There is a chance you may become unconscious and our goal is to be consciously aware the entire time. This a good place to start, but our end goal is to sit up straight, while still maintaining the natural curves of the spine. You can prepare for this by practicing yoga, stretching and physical activity. The benefits of meditation are remarkable. Not only do you quiet your mind and open your heart but you gain mental clarity, self-esteem, true happiness, balanced emotions, open mindedness, acceptance and healing energy. There is also research and hard

science to back this up. There was a comprehensive scientific study showing that deep relaxation changes our bodies on a genetic, cellular level. What researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered is that, in long term practitioners of relaxation methods such as yoga and meditation, far more “disease fighting genes” were active, compared to those who practiced no form of relaxation. But just how can relaxation have such wide-ranging and powerful effects? Research has described the negative effects of stress on the body. Linked to the release of the stress-hormones adrenalin and cortisol, stress raises the heart rate and blood pressure, weakens immunity and lowers fertility. By contrast, the state of relaxation is linked to higher levels of feelgood chemicals such as serotonin and to the growth hormone which repairs cells and tissue. Indeed, studies show that relaxation has virtually the opposite effect, lowering heart rate, boosting immunity and enabling the body to thrive. Meditation is about being present in the moment and having full awareness of the world that is around you. The past is already gone and the future is yet to come, so the only time you have is now. Living in the moment brings you into a state of bliss and allows you to surrender to stillness peace, joy and love. Do not meditate with a sense of obligation. Set an intention, remembering that energy follows intention, the greater the will power, the greater the flow of energy, and the greater the flow of energy, the greater the magnetism. If you have churning thoughts and find yourself preoccupied with tasks you need to do, write them down and come back to them later. If you find yourself being frustrated because your mind is wandering off, understand that the process of meditation involves being interrupted by stray thoughts. Joyfully accept your limitations and enjoy the process.

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The Gift of Words For the past eleven years, the Trinidad Rotary Club has provided a full-size children’s dictionary to every third grader in Las Animas County as a gift from the club. The children react with as much thrill as if they had just received a new bicycle when Rotarians deliver the stacks of dictionaries to their classrooms, giving each child his or her own new dictionary.

In 2003 Retired District Judge Jesse Manzanares, who was the Trinidad Rotary Club president at the time, proposed that the club start the Dictionary Project as a service project to benefit Las Animas County’s children.

Dictionary Project—2013 Distribution Schedule

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Fishers Peak Elem, Ms. Bell, Ms. Casias, Ms. Dixon, Ms. Duran; 90 books

Friday, December 6, 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Academy, Ms. Hillhouse, 3 books

Friday, December 6, 11 a.m.

Grace Christian Academy, Ms. Santistevan, 4 books

Monday, December 9, 10 a.m.

Hoehne Elem, Ms. Montoya, Ms. Martinez, 30 books

Tuesday, December 10, 10 a.m.

Aguilar Elem, Ms. Santistevan, 9 books

Wednesday, Dec 11, 10:30 a.m.

Primero Elem, Ms. Menegatti, 10 books

146 total

Manzanares had learned that a member of a Colorado Springs Rotary Club, Scott Allen, was serving as National Project Chairman of a nationwide Rotary dictionary project that had started two years earlier with seven clubs in Southern Colorado. Manzanares contacted Allen and arranged for the Trinidad Rotary Club to join in the project, ordering 183 dictionaries, one for every third-grader in Las Animas County. Since that time, every Trinidad Rotary Club president and the members of the Trinidad Rotary Club have continued this worthwhile project. During the past eleven years, the Trinidad Rotary Club has distributed over 2000 dictionaries to third graders in Las Animas County. The object of the Rotary Dictionary Project is to provide third grade students a personal dictionary of their very own that will serve them at least through elementary and middle school. Many educators and researchers see this as a key to better reading, speech, and writing. These skills will improve student performance in other subjects as well. Third Graders were chosen for the project for two basic reasons. It is a an age group that starts to take special interest in ownership of personal possessions, and it is a time in their school life when reading and writing skill are being developed. Receiving the dictionaries from Rotary members is beneficial to students as well. The young people meet successful adults in their community who care enough about them to purchase these dictionaries and come to their school to present them personally.

Photo Credit: Jesse M, chairman of the Rotary Scholastic Dictionary Project, and Fred Vaugeois, President of the Trinidad Rotary Club;

The dictionaries have been distributed to Fishers Peak Elementary, Holy Trinity Academy, Grace Christian School in Trinidad, as well as Aguilar, Hoehne, Primero, Branson and Kim elementary schools. Principals and teachers in each of the schools have been enthusiastic participants in the give-away. The Dictionary Project is now a Rotary Clubs nationwide project seeking to improve literacy among children and their parents. “It is amazing the interest the children show towards their new books. This dictionary is so much more than just words. The pleasure we see on the faces of children who receive a dictionary and are told it is a gift to them from the Trinidad Rotary Club and that they can write their name in the book and take it home to share with their family, is priceless,” said Manzanares. Nationally, the USA Dictionary Project, ‘The Gift of Words’, is managed by the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs InterQuest. “We feel this is one of the greatest Rotary Club projects ever and we continue to receive testimonials on how this project has impacted our youth. Growth of the project comes from word of mouth. Rotarians sharing their stories with other Rotary clubs and districts here in the United States helps this project continue to grow.”

First National Bank Plans Open House Reception and 2014 Calendar Distribution The First National Bank in Trinidad cordially invites all area residents and guests to attend its 28th Annual Open House Reception and 2014 Calendar Distribution. “The annual event has turned into a wonderful tradition for area residents,” remarks Chris Huffman, Vice President and Marketing Officer. “People come for calendars and refreshments but often stay to reminisce with old friends or meet new ones.” The event is planned for Tuesday, December 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 E. Main Street in Trinidad. As in previous years, the Collector’s Series Calendar is distributed as a gift to the community on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. All area residents and guests are encouraged to attend the festivities and receive a complimentary calendar. The 2014 historic calendar entitled “Our Greatest Generation, Part II” salutes area World War II veterans. These ordinary men and women faced extraordinary challenges in their early lifetimes, beginning with the extreme economic despair of the Great Depression in the 1930s, then came of age at a time of world conflict, and answered the call of duty to save the world from tyranny. Without their efforts and sacrifices our world would be a far different place today. Eventually, they came home, started families, began careers, built community and spoke only reluctantly about what happened and what they saw. Over the past 10 months,

Santa’s Gift Tree With the rush of the holidays, and gift giving primarily focused on children, often our senior citizens are forgotten. For shut-ins, or seniors with little or no family nearby, the holidays can be an especially lonely time of year. First National values Trinidad’s senior citizens and would like to make their Christmas a little brighter this year with the help of South Central Council of Governments, Corazon Square, Las Animas County Department of Social Services, SER-National, Trinidad Inn Nursing Home and generous people like you. In the spirit of the season, Santa’s Gift Tree will be displayed in the bank lobby at 100 E. Main Street, in the Motor Bank Lobby and at the Wal-Mart Branch, November 26th through December 13th. The trees will be decorated with actual letters written to Santa by seniors. Requests may include help with a utility bill,

local historian and author, Cosette Henritze, sat down with families of deceased local World War II veterans to discuss their family members’ youth and courageous service to this country and the world. The result of these discussions is a collaboration of local World War II stories and striking images from their private family collections. Veterans featured in the 2014 calendar include: a Navy flight surgeon attached to a Marine fighter squadron who island hopped the South Pacific caring for wounded naval and Marine pilots. He later came home, established a medical practice and tended to local patients for many years. Another featured veteran survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor. Two local women are prominently featured. One joined the Women’s Auxiliary Corp (WAC) and worked closely with General Eisenhower as his historical archivist. The other became a WASP (Women’s Air Force Service Pilot) and much later in life was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her service. Two young men were not as fortunate. One soldier survived brutal treatment during the Bataan death march and at POW camps in the Philippines only to later be killed as a result of friendly fire while being transported to Japan on an unmarked Japanese cargo ship. The other young man killed in action was a radio operator on a B-29 Bomber that came under a kamikaze attack. His plane went down over Manchuria, China, and his body was never recovered. Later, two survivors of the attack contacted the family to explain what happened. Another local family offered its four sons to military service and only two came home. One highly decorated young soldier and second

generation American of Japanese ancestry, a “Nisei” soldier, fought in the South Pacific, most likely under a cloud of suspicion. He spoke fluent Japanese and was eventually recruited by Army intelligence, often crossing enemy lines to gather information. During World War II there were an estimated 90,000 Americans held as prisoners of war in one hundred camps throughout Europe. Two local boys experienced the horrors of imprisonment in the same camp, but never met. Both men came home, and by coincidence, lived relatively close to one another for many years, never knowing of their shared experience. One of the imprisoned soldiers escaped, only to be recaptured and returned to a different camp, where he again escaped, living off the land two months before rejoining U.S. forces. He later said, “I was ready to come home and live a normal life.” The collector’s series calendar project started 28 years ago with the intent to preserve the rich history and culture in this area, and what could be more valuable than the personal sacrifices made by members of this community to preserve our freedoms? In this calendar, we have carefully documented the stories of these World War II veterans to honor them for their courageous service to this country. Join First National to pay tribute to the greatest generation on Tuesday, December 3rd. As in past years, the Huerfano County Branch in Walsenburg and the First National Loan Production Office in Raton, New Mexico, will hold their own separate receptions that day.

food, or other personal items. Choose a letter and fulfill the request. Drop off your gift-wrapped present no later than Monday, December 16th at the main bank. “This is the fifth year we have sponsored this program at First National, and it has grown to over 220 requests from senior citizens. The recipients of these gifts are so appreciative. In some cases, it is the only Christmas gift they receive. We are pleased with the success of this program; both the giver and the receiver experience the gift of giving,” says Bank Vice President, Chris Huffman. “With so many requests, we need the public’s help more than ever! Please stop by and pick up a letter. You’ll be glad you did! With your help, we can give our seniors the assistance they need and a special holiday memory to treasure.” For more information about the gift tree program contact Chris Huffman at (719) 846-9881, ext. 3107.

Raton Pass By Kathleen Donnelly

Gone is the riot of summer, somber fall is here Yet there is no cause for melancholy When all around an orchestra of sight Stoic columns of pine and fir soldiers Bracing for winter’s reveille Standing over bedrock ledge, roots digging Into horizontal seams of coal Clouds quietly advancing from the north Pass by snowy traces on the Blood of Christ A royal, pomp procession marches down the stream Dressed up in scarlet and cottonwood gold Small rabbit brush nestled at their feet Eyes of creatures small are peeping Push back the clocks, while darkness settles down And stars come out to subdue the busy day

Fated by the Stars Star Crossed Lovers Aries with Leo – the perfect combination Aries the Ram, looking for love, should be looking for Leo. The relationship of this pair usually thrives as they both have similar ideals and the same attitudes toward life. These signs are practical, open, honest and direct. Leo likes to be very clear and precise which suits Aries just fine. Both loving and giving, the Lion and the Ram are a match made in heaven.

Scorpio and Taurus - an intensity that thrills Taurus, ruled by Venus (Love and Money), and Scorpio, ruled by Mars (Passion) and Pluto (Power) are opposite signs of the Zodiac, but they combine to make a whole, each partner’s strengths balancing the other’s weaknesses. It all works because both of these signs have a deep-rooted need for security in a relationship and the Bull and the Scorpion are strongly loyal to each other. Pisces and Cancer – celestial happiness on land and sea Both water signs, Cancer and Pisces are not only very compatible, together they create an idealistic, almost divine relationship that is amazingly deep and empathetic. The celestial pairing of the Crab and the Fish benefits from a constantly expanding, emotionally strong and multifaceted bond. Each equally showers the other with a love that never subsides. Sagittarius and Aquarius – outward motion and inward depth The archer and the water bearer, both intellectual and creative, use their sense of adventure to gain new experiences, and to grow closer through these shared moments. Both have a wide variety of interests, and they foster creativity in each other. The strength of their romance is based upon friendship and mutual admiration. They are both loyal and devoted to each other. Virgo and Capricorn – a perfect fit The reason Virgo and Capricorn are such a perfect fit is that they really understand each other on every level of existence. They are good friends as well as soul mates implicitly trusting each other. They have so much in common: they are both hardworking Earth signs with discriminating tastes. They value order, perfection, a beautiful home and financial security and work together to achieve these things.

Gemini and Libra - born for each other Both air signs, Gemini and Libra feel instant attraction when they meet. A creative and imaginative pair, they soon share intellectual interests. There is never a dull moment with this fun-loving couple who create a life of joy and satisfaction together. Although they both like to socialize, they are also content with time spent alone, communicating with each other.

In terms of astrology, some affairs of the heart are doomed because of innate differences in the partners due to their signs of the zodiac. Don’t look for your soul mate here. Just walk away. Aries and Virgo Virgos, who are very consistent and organized, find Aries to be too impulsive and unpredictable. Virgo tries to change the habits of Aries - something the Ram will not allow. Virgo is too quiet and critical for brash, aggressive, dominant Aries. Taurus and Sagittarius Earth sign, Taurus, finds security with routine, while fire sign Sagittarius needs freedom and space to breathe. Clashes between them are triggered by the Bull’s desire for more commitment than independent Sagittarius can give. Sagittarians are adventurous while Taurus appreciates the comfort of home. Gemini and Scorpio Naïve and optimistic Gemini do not understand the drama of the intense and secretive Scorpion. Gemini, who loves to talk about every little thing that has happened to them, is too flirty and flighty for Scorpio, who withdraws into themselves and refuses to communicate. Cancer and Aquarius Aquarius, the visionary, constantly chasing ideals, is bored with Cancer, who values security and stability. The Crab does not accept Aquarian’s sudden shifts and changes. Cancer tends to give their love to one person only and although Aquarius easily falls in love, the Water Bearer is always looking for something better. Leo and Capricorn The Lion has a strong need for people to admire them and shower them with compliments, while scornful Capricorn is stingy with compliments, and not supportive of the drama King. Careful, workaholic Capricorn is also too frugal with money for generous Leo. Libra and Pisces Although both are kind and gentle, Libra and Pisces’ natures are quite different and the two signs do not understand each other or work well together. Libra craves a well-balanced and stable life, while Pisces are not the type to settle down. They love their independence and jump from one idea to another.

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Felix Stanislaus Ziccardi was born in Naples, Italy in 1890. He studied for the priesthood in Italy and Spain and entered into the Society of Jesus in 1905. He came to the United States in 1907 and became an American citizen. He studied theology at the St. Louis University and was ordained a priest in 1918. In 1922, Fr. Ziccardi landed in Trinidad, Colorado and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. In the mid 1800’s, the Society of Jesus migrated from Europe into the United States and resided in St. Louis, Missouri. The rapid growth brought demands for pastoral services and the Jesuits expanded throughout the nation using rivers as their roads. They reached out to the hungry for sacrament and spiritual ministry. The Jesuit Fathers built Mt. Carmel in 1907 for the Italian and Spanish speaking immigrants who worked in the area coalmines. Fr. Ziccardi was the “fiery bandmaster of Trinidad” who directed a boys’ band and was an accomplished musician himself. He believed that instilling the love of music was excellent training for boys. Dr. Leo Bonfidini, a Trinidad native and Director of Wellness at the Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness and Community Center recalls: “I was a young child when Father Ziccardi was at Mt. Carmel. Still, stories of Father Ziccardi, accompanied with multiple pictures of him and his treasured boys’ band have become part of the lore and oral tradition surrounding the history of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish to this very day. The church flourished under Ziccardi. His early groundwork for a parish school led to the purchase of a site in November 1923. Soon after, a parish music hall was completed in 1926, where Fr. Ziccardi organized and

trained a boys’ band. He also organized the Feast of Mount Carmel which represented the single largest source of income. Long time altar boy, Jay Cimino, recalls: “The Mt. Carmel Festival was a huge community event and included lots of food, games, bingo, and live music. Fun for everyone.” Over the years, services at Mount Carmel grew and were often lengthy, with Fr. Ziccardi speaking in English, Italian, and Spanish. One of the most memorable presentations was his three-language Christmas Eve masses, which began at 10 p.m. and ended about 2 a.m. As a young boy, Jay Cimino recalls serving as an altar boy during Christmas mass. “I couldn’t help it; I just fell asleep sitting straight up in my chair. I don’t remember whether I fell forward or was pushed, but awoke to smelling salts and a bump on my forehead. After mass, Fr. Ziccardi was quick to pull me aside and reprimand me for not paying attention.” Dom Cimino also a Trinidad native reminisced, “I will never forget about the ride-along sick calls in a 1936 coupe with Father Ziccardi puffing his cigar. Those were the days!” Dr. Leo Bonfidini recalls the last time he talked to Father Ziccardi. “In 1961, I had the privilege of meeting Father Ziccardi in his later years at St. Stanislaus Seminary, the Jesuit seminary in St. Louis. By then Father was in his 70’s. I visited him in his room at the seminary where he lived out his final years. Father was a very gentle spirit somewhat different from the image I anticipated from all the stories I heard of him during my years attending Mt. Carmel School and living in Trinidad. I remember him asking me many questions about my family, relatives and neighbors around Mt. Carmel. Father was always current about the events at his parish because of the presence of Jesuit Fathers Ralph Passerelli, Russell Mazza, and Gene Maio who were all from Mt. Carmel and who were all most likely deeply influenced by Father Ziccardi in their decision to become Jesuit priests.”

In 1964, Father Ziccardi died. He was buried in Trinidad, Colorado alongside other Jesuits who were all a part of his Jesuit Family. Father Ziccardi has become a living memory of love, dedication, commitment and humor. His memory is deeply cherished. Even now in the year 2013, the memories of Fr. Ziccardi remain an esteemed and beloved part of those families who knew him and loved him. Congressman J. Edgar Chenoweth, when informed of the death said, “It is impossible to say how much having known Fr. Ziccardi meant to me. He was one of the most wonderful men I have known. I know his parting is a personal loss to a great many people and I join them in my very sincere regrets.” The influence of Father Ziccardi is now presently memorialized for decades to come at Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness and Community Center. There, at Mt. Carmel, Father Ziccardi built, for his band, a music hall called St. Cecilia Hall. It is now called Ziccardi Hall. Perhaps it was the influence of Father Ziccardi and the devoted parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish that was the inspiration to save Mt. Carmel from the wrecking ball and preserve the building and its memories for a new mission of service and devotion for all the people of Las Animas County.

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Madonna is Diverse and Talented From humble beginnings to becoming a cultural icon, Madonna is a self-made woman and inspiration. Since the early 1980’s Madonna has challenged her audience to open their minds and hearts to new ideas and lifestyles. Some examples of her diverse interests and entrepreneurial spirit are the Hard Candy Fitness® clubs and the Art for Freedom movement. Madonna founded Hard Candy Fitness® in partnership with New Evolution Ventures in 2010. Hard Candy Fitness® clubs are located in cities across the world. Members work out hard in stylish settings at international fitness clubs. Entertainment and fitness combine to create an experience that leaves members feeling strong and inspired. Madonna’s dedication to excellence is felt throughout and inspires members to live up to their potential. The lead fitness instructor, and Madonna’s personal trainer, Nicole Winhoffer, designs signature group fitness programming based on the routines she creates for Madonna. Hard Candy Fitness has a distinctive global footprint and is recognized worldwide. They are constantly innovating, influenced by ideas from around the world. The brand is Madonna inspired, fitness fueled, and totally unique.

“Making your life and your body a work of art requires constant hard work and a non-compromising lifestyle,” Madonna.

www.hardcandyfitness.com Art for Freedom, is the global digital initiative cofounded by Madonna to fuel free speech and address intolerance around the world through art. Art for Freedom has joined with Tumblr for the month of November to curate a new collection of entries. The best submission of art, photography, video or poetry chosen by Madonna and Tumblr from the November entries will receive a $10,000 grant, which will go to a nonprofit organization or project of the winning artist’s choice. All projects must be focused on a social justice issue and exemplify the values of Art For Freedom. The final winner will be announced in early December. Madonna began Art For Freedom in partnership with Vice in September by posting Secret Project Revolution, a 17 minute film she created with Steven Klein. The film has been projected in several cities around the world, including most recently Tel Aviv, Jericho and Rio de Janeiro. Art for Freedom has already received thousands of submissions. October’s submissions were guest curated by Anthony Kiedis along with Madonna. The grant winner they selected was Lesmack Meza Parenta from Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Parenta produced “El Gran Dictador” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQKWLtQZx0 http://www.madonna.com/news/title/madonna-tumblr-to-hold-a-special-artforfreedom-curation For more information about Madonna visit

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TCF The Trinidad Community Foundation is a nonprofit, community organization created by and for the people of Las Animas County. TCF helps donors make a positive impact on our community. Three special features of the Trinidad Community Foundation (TCF): One: Personal Service. TCF makes giving easy and effective, accepting a wide variety of gifts and providing donors a number of charitable options. You can contribute cash, stock, and bequests. You may establish a fund in your name or in the name of a loved one. In some cases, your gift qualifies for tax advantage under federal law. Two: Local Expertise. Trinidad Community Foundation Board of Directors has an interest and understanding of the issues, opportunities, and resources that shape our community. We monitor community need including communication, education, health and wellness, historic preservation, and recreation. We can help you learn more about local organizations and programs that make a difference in areas you care about most. Three: Community Leadership. TCF invests in the long term and bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities. Our business is building community. Trinidad Community Foundation provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. We offer a variety of giving tools tailored to your unique situation such as:

Annual Membership: You can contribute annually through the Trinidad Community Foundation Membership Program. Trinidad Community Foundation has four levels of membership: Individual/Household; Small Business; Large Business and Corporate. Bequest by Will: You can designate a gift or portion of your estate to Trinidad Community Foundation and, in some cases, receive a reduction in federal gift and estate taxes. Beneficiary Designation: You can make Trinidad Community Foundation a full or partial beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement account. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy way to make a legacy gift without modifying your estate plan. Upon your death, your gift can be placed into the charitable fund of your choosing. Each individual, family, or organization we work with has unique charitable interests and unique financial circumstances. TCF can help you make the most of both, so you can receive the greatest return on your community investment. More information available at 719-846-3943 or on the TCF website at

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Is it O.K. to laugh when you want to cry? By Kathy (Ponce) Bueno, RN Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care

People cope with the loss of a loved one in different ways. Most people who experience grief will cope well; however, some may have severe symptoms requiring the help of professional counselors or doctors to assist them in understanding what they are going through. While there is no right or wrong way to cope with the loss of a loved one, people often question if their grief process is appropriate. In order to understand our behaviors in dealing with grief, we need to look at some basic information regarding grief. Grief is the emotional response to the loss of a loved one. Common grief reactions include the following: • • • • •

Feeling emotionally numb Feeling unable to believe the loss occurred. Feeling anxiety from the distress of being separated from the loved one. Mourning along with depression A feeling of acceptance

emotionally for the loss. It can be a time to take care of unfinished business with the dying person, such as saying “I love you” or “I forgive you.” Like normal grief, anticipatory grief involves mental, emotional, cultural, and social responses. Symptoms of anticipatory grief include the following: • • • •

Although anticipatory grief may be helpful to the family of the dying person, it may be too much to handle for the person dying and may cause him or her to withdraw from others. Normal Grief- Occurs after a loss and symptoms go away over time. During normal grief, the bereaved person moves toward accepting the loss and is able to continue normal day-to-day activities even though it is difficult. Common grief reactions include: • •

Types of Grief Reactions

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Anticipatory Grief- Anticipatory grief may occur when a death is expected. It may be felt by the family members of people who are dying and by the person dying. Anticipatory grief helps family members get ready

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Depression Feeling a greater than usual concern for the dying person. Imagining what the loved one’s death will be like. Getting ready emotionally for what will happen after the death.

Emotional numbness, shock, disbelief, or denial. These often occur right after the death, especially if the death was not expected. Anxiety over being separated from the loved one. The bereaved may wish to bring the person back and become lost in thoughts of the deceased. Images of death may occur often in the person’s everyday thoughts. Distress that leads to crying: sighing, having dreams, illusions, and hallucinations of the deceased, and looking for places or things that were shared with the deceased. Anger Periods of sadness, loss of sleep, loss of appe-

tite, extreme tiredness, guilt, and loss of interest in life. Day-to-day living may be affected. In normal grief, symptoms will occur less often and will feel less severe as time passes. Recovery does not happen in a set period of time. For most bereaved people having normal grief, symptoms lessen between 6 months and 2 years after the loss. Although there are some commonalities about grief and loss of a loved one, individuals have their own coping skills and time is the healer for normal grief. If your coping includes laughing about past times with your loved one, and how much fun you had in younger days and then it ends in crying because those days are gone, it is ok. With death comes much sadness and with life comes humor, so it is ok to be in mixed emotional stages as you grieve your losses. Be kind to yourself, and don’t expect too much from yourself. No one really knows how a loss will affect them until it happens. You are not “going crazy” if you suddenly experience a loss and react in a different way than you have in the past. It is simply a different relationship that has you grieving in a different way. There are many local resources to help you through those tough times, so please reach out to them. If you are unsure of which one is the best for you, just give us a call and we would be glad to help you figure that out. “I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” --Mother Teresa

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November 1913: The Militia Arrives The Story of Ludlow Part 3 By Kathleen Donnelly

(Previously: When violence and bloodshed between hired thugs and company guards and the striking miners could no longer be ignored, Colorado Governor Elias M. Ammons finally gave orders to deploy the Colorado National Guard on October 28, 1913. Adjutant General John Chase was placed in command. Before departing from Denver, General Chase and several National Guard officers met with Governor Ammons. It was agreed that the militia would be strictly neutral and that company guards and hired detectives would not be allowed to enlist as guardsmen). The National Guard stopped north of Ludlow on October 31, 1913. Upon arriving, General Chase and several officers drove to Ludlow and met with John Lawson. The general informed Lawson that he planned to disarm both sides immediately. In a promise that would not be kept, he pledged, “The military will not be used to aid either side.” When the strike leaders relayed this information to the miners, they cheered. The troops would be camping near Ludlow, and on November 1, 1913, as the troops marched towards Ludlow, a brass band led eighteen hundred miners and their wives waving American flags, and a thousand children dressed in white, in a friendly welcome. While the troops set up camp, General Chase established headquarters in Trinidad in the Columbian Hotel. His first two orders were to close all saloons near the tent colonies and for the disarmament of strikers, mine guards and company detectives. Trouble began immediately with both sides. As the coal company guards arrived at the Coronado Hotel in Trinidad to turn in their guns, a huge crowd of strikers gathered outside. General Chase became nervous, and ordered the cavalry to clear the streets, fearing that the crowd intended to massacre the cruel guards once

they were unarmed. The strikers in the Sopris and Segundo colonies were disarmed first, but hours later, the Ludlow colony heard that the arms that had been given up by miners cooperating with General Chase’s order, had been turned over to mine guards. Lawson carefully investigated the rumor and when the militia arrived at Ludlow demanding forfeiture of the miners’ arms, only thirty-seven weapons were courteously relinquished, much to the chagrin of General Chase. Soon after, however, it was learned that the few serviceable firearms turned over in Ludlow had been given to coal company guards at Berwind, Tabasco, Hastings and Delagua. Despite this, Lawson encouraged the miners to conduct themselves with the utmost propriety, and in the beginning, the relationship between the miners in the Ludlow camp and the soldiers was friendly. The solders came to dances at the colony, played baseball and went hunting with the miners, and were invited to dinner with the miners and their families. Unfortunately a number of the professional guardsmen began to realize that the deployment in the southern coal fields would likely stretch into weeks or months, and began requesting to be relieved of duty. As General Chase began losing his soldiers, the miners were alarmed to notice that a number of new men appeared in the ranks: the hated mine guards Any original pretense of neutrality by General Chase quickly vanished. The mine operators had begun a vigorous campaign to coerce the governor to allow troops to escort strike breakers, which he did not allow. However, General Chase issued orders prohibiting his men from patronizing with the miners and forbidding the strikers to congregate on public highways, allowing strike breakers to travel to the mines without crossing picket lines. The cost of the continued deployment of the National Guard was a huge problem for Governor Ammons. He rightly refused an offer by the coal operators to finance the State’s military department, however he did accept $250,000 from a Denver business group headed by John C. Mitchell, president of the Denver National Bank. This transparent lobbying was just the tip of the iceberg of the powerful business interests assembled against the striking miners. Fourteen powerful editors of newspapers in Denver, Pueblo, Trinidad, Walsenburg, and Colorado Springs had also been recruited to support the coal operators. By this time a reign of terror had begun, conducted by

General Chase’s militia against the strikers. The public highways were closed to strikers and to other citizens. Strikers and their wives were barred from post offices. Hundreds of men and women were thrown into jail and held for days without the right of habeus corpus. Martial law had not been declared, but General Chase set up a military district, bypassing the Las Animas County District Attorney’s office and courts. This resulted in company gunmen and guards becoming more lawless than ever. One of the cruelest and most evil guards, George Belcher, met some old-fashioned wild-west justice, when he was shot in the back of the head while standing at the intersection of Main and Commercial streeets, making slurring remarks directed to the crowds of miners, their wives and children who were socializing and peering in shop windows on November 20, 1913. Besides the illegal jailings, guards began pulling sadistic tricks on the arrested miners, ordering them to dig deep holes, and then telling them that they were digging their own graves, and compelling them to write “a last letter” to their wives before turning them loose. While the situation continued to deteriorate in Las Animas and Huerfano counties, Governor Ammons was under great pressure to end the strike. He asked the U.S. Secretary of Labor, William B. Wilson, to come to Colorado and lend a hand. They met with representatives of the operators and three striking miners. The meeting was a red herring, the operators did not agree to wage increases and insisted that they would not consider the question of union recognition, their proposals were substantially the same as offered before the strike. The cost of paying his militia was becoming more and more of a problem for the Governor, too. His State Auditor, Roady Kenehan, had found a number of discrepancies and evidence that bills for horses, mules and feed were being padded in militia vouchers. As November ended, the harsh winter was setting in and no progress in settling the strike or the violence was in sight. Source: Out of the Depths by Barron B. Beshoar

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November Horoscopes Aries Try not to create or participate in conflicts this month,

although this may not be easy, because every day seems to be intense. Cultivate your patience and try to be philosophical when you are confronted with situations that make you very uncomfortable, but that you cannot solve. At least in your personal and love life surprises will be exciting and romantic. Perform your professional duties as usual and do not enter into disputes with the boss whether you agree with his ideas or not. Problems with finances are possible because of a bank error or other reason that you did not cause.

Taurus Focus your attention on working on some personal

relationships that are in critical condition. Try to accept and honestly admit mistakes. Towards the end of the month, things will go smoothly for you. It will even be possible to realize a successful financial transaction that initially seemed risky or questionable. Take care of your appearance, it is the impression you make that counts.

Gemini Some domestic problems will appear in the beginning

of the month. You will have to address them, but try not to sacrifice your business or professional obligations. Consider seeking assistance from an expert or specialist, despite the expense. You will soon recover the costs incurred. Think about your relationship with your loved one or family members. Sharing your innermost thoughts and experiences will bring you closer to them. Go shopping. It is important to dress properly.

Cancer You are imagining your problems to be a lot more

dramatic than they actually are. It is true that some of your projects may have stalled, but the situation is temporary. Family or love relationships may be cool, but the reason for this is your reluctance to accept your own mistakes or any criticism. This could also possibly cause problems in the workplace. Instead of spending money on expensive gifts and treats to win someone’s favor, show some objectivity, sincerity and humor. You can easily fix mistakes and mend your relationships.

Leo The month will start with new experiences, new

people, and new ideas. You may need to take some short trips during the first part of the month. If you travel and attend to your business on the last few days of the week, you will be able to use the weekend for entertainment. It is possible that a new friend will make a business proposal but mixing this relationship would be a big mistake. In the middle of the month it will be possible to finish an important deal or sign a profitable agreement relating to long term investment. If you experience symptoms of fatigue, poor appetite or forgetfulness you will be helped by using natural supplements.

Virgo November is a good time for you to think about what

your goals for the year were and to assess your progress. The conclusion will probably surprise you. You deserve a break and should give yourself a weekend trip to an unfamiliar place . This adventure will be wonderful for your personal relationships. It will be a good occasion to smooth out differences with a partner or to

consider how to overcome misunderstandings. Follow your intuition, it will suggest a winning tactic. Retain neutrality in the workplace. There may be disputes between colleagues, but you should not intervene. Refrain from long-term investments or loans.

Libra It is important to keep any problems with your per-

sonal relationships separate from your workplace. It will be difficult to perform your duties while thinking about disappointments and unhappiness in your love life. It will be much wiser to confront your fears and to hold a conversation with this person. This will get rid of all doubts. You may be relieved to find that your fears and the troubles that you imagined are illusory. Respect your partner’s choices and privacy. Refrain from unnecessary expenses. It is better to postpone expensive purchases for the end of the month - you’ll find them at a bargain price.

Scorpio This month will not be eventful, you will preoccupied

with all of the little ordinary cares and tasks that you are used to. It is a good time to consider prospective goals and the resources that are available to achieve them. You should share your dreams with your loved one. Your relationship is currently synonymous with understanding and harmony. Do not overlook work on preparing documents, contacts with public administration or arrangements of home and privacy. It is tedious, but not urgent. If you have been considering an expensive purchase for the home for several months, now you can realize it. The time is favorable for deciding cases involving division of property.

Aquarius It is difficult to decide which is more important - work

or love. Such instability can spoil your day, so it is best to relax and follow events and intuition. Professional and business tasks will find speedy solutions. In this area you can expect real progress. Personal relationships will also change positively. Be ready for choices. Your idea to change jobs or start a new project will not only be possible, but you will even be able to choose between several equally good options for unleashing your full creative potential. Your decision should include consideration of health-related and leisure issues.

Pisces Your work will affect both your physical condition and

personal relationships. It will not be easy to contain your emotions, but it would be a big mistake to make impulsive decisions. Act decisively, but without unnecessary risk. Perform activities consistently and individually if you do not want to forget something important. It will be difficult to deal with failure. Take criticism to yourself quietly, even if you consider it unfair. You will be able to fix and stabilize things later. Corrections will take time. Be careful, someone may try to mislead you with false or incomplete information. Do not look for career advancement at the expense of your health.

Sagittarius

At the beginning of the month you will receive some pleasant news. It will fill you with optimism and good humor. You will clarify a misunderstanding with an old friend and it will bring great relief. It is likely you will be contacted with a proposal for a new, better job that has been a long time dream. Do not take it immediately and spontaneously. Ask for a short grace period for your response so that you can best negotiate salary and benefits. Otherwise, you can be pressed to a disadvantage. Respond honestly and decisively. Your financial situation in November will be stable. You can afford costs related to friends, entertainment and the holidays.

Capricorn The beginning of this month will be interesting. You

may restore your acquaintance with an old friend. Old plans or tasks that were abandoned due to other responsibilities will come back again on the agenda. Your ability to complete them will bring additional revenue to you, and will allow you to pay off other debts. Young couples planning the creation of a child should get serious about this now. Couples and families may consider fun activities together such as tourism, or dancing or sports related to healthy lifestyles like tennis, bicycling, bowling, etc.

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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.

What is next for Trinidad School District No. 1 Rosella Stephens: In early 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND, an Act which is intended to close the achievement gap for accountability, flexibility, and choice so that no child is left behind. However, there was no money designated to implement NCLB. In 2008, President Barrack Obama amended NCLB Act to provide federal funding to public schools that would administer a statewide standardized test annually to all students. The standardized test is known as Common Core Standards (CCS). These academic standards will ensure that each student K-12 will take the same test under the same conditions. This Blue Print for CCS is expected to be fully implemented by 2020. People are not born smart---they get smart through hard work! Common Core Standards allow them to take a new approach, emphasizing critical thinking. For example, a third grader will be expected to read “Charlotte’s Web” in their English class. Students won’t just be given a book review but will learn critical thinking by discussing fewer topics and with more depth in order to support their opinions about the book; by Grade 4, the student will know the difference between poetry and prose. By the 7th grade, Math students will understand basic geometry and algebra. They won’t just solve equations, but will work in groups to analysis real world problems (e.g., “how do stores use averages to calculate how much merchandize they will need.) When a student moves out the school district, if continuing his/her education in another public school system, they can rest assured that they won’t get lost in their studies as all students will be tested using the same Common Core Standards. Changes in any organization are difficult, to say the least. Trinidad School District 1 has been in a state of instability for the past three years. It appears that the four individuals responsible for our school district’s problems are completely oblivious. Dr. Rodriquez, and previous board members (President Charlene Bertolino, Larry Carnes, and Manual Torres) have been operating the school district without any due regard to how their divisiveness has disrupted our local school system and why it’s frayed and unstable. The top three reasons for said instability are three-fold: I. Administration: Dr. Manning Rodriquez was hired in 2011 as TSD1 School Administer. Although he bears more than adequate qualifications required to administer a public school system, he has demonstrated very poor communication and leadership skills. His poor decision making skills have made a difficult task more difficult by doing a poor job selling his ideas to the public, to faculty and staff. A leader is someone who not only can make decisions but also can motivate others to do their part in carrying out the decisions. Rodriquez has made many decisions, but has not taken the time needed to get faculty, staff

and parents on board with him. It is evident that Rodriquez has not empowered his faculty, and admittedly has made arbitrary decision merely stating that he has the right to do so solely because of his position as the Superintendent.

dent…and who would not. If any faculty proved to be disloyal “to him”, he demoted them without cause; those whom were loyal, were praised and elevated without seeking input from Principals and/or obtaining board approval.

It’s rather ironic that he values loyalty, but loyalty obviously has been one-sided. To be sure, he has not demonstrated any loyalty to our school district. Recently, Rodriquez admittedly approved the spending of $114,000 without obtaining full board approval. Rodriquez has displayed disloyalty toward students, parents, faculty; his disregard for rules and school law has extended into the community be exercising his Machiavelli-dictatorship leadership. According to editorials written by Roswell Daily Record (Roswell, NM), as a result of making arbitrary decisions, Rodriquez’s actions at Roswell School District had pending litigation when Rodriquez attempted to close three elementary schools during the 2003-04 school-year. Ultimately, he was ousted via a Petition demanding his resignation, and his contract was “bought out.” Rodriquez then moved to Maryland working with the Baltimore Schools. At his tenure there, once again, Rodriquez administered his duties using his Machiavelli leadership style.

As a result of their dissatisfaction and instability of our local school district, students, parents and concerned citizens banned together to do what was necessary to bring stability and democracy back into the school. Community members did an outstanding job in their efforts to prevent the re-election of Mrs. Bertolino and Mr. Torres (Mr. Carnes decided not to pursue re-election). They deserve our thanks and appreciation.

II. Board of Directors: For whatever reasons, three certain board members have chosen be Rodriquez’s supporters. Bertolino, Carnes, and Torres have consistently supported Rodriquez by making decisions outside the boardroom, outside of public meetings, and most importantly made decisions which were not in the best interest of the school, students, parents, faculty and ultimately the community. They hired police officers to stifle any comments or questions the public might have. More than once, Bertolino demanded officers to escort any citizen from the room, claiming they were being disruptive. For example, one individual questioned the amount of money spent for a new activity which was only a few years old and it would have saved the district considerable amount of funds to have this bus repaired. Bertolino demanded officers escort this individual out of the meeting. In addition, Bertolino ,Carnes and Torres have failed to respect their constituents through intimidation and threats of arrest at public-held meetings. Another example, Rodriquez and his three supporters approved the closure of Eckhart Elementary School and the transferring all students to Fisher’s Peak Elementary School without soliciting community discussion, and again without obtaining full board approval. The other two board members, Paul Montera and Jack Vallejos typically have discovered many major decisions after the fact. Montera and Vallejos have been disregarded as elected directors for the past two years resulting in having no say other than voicing their concerns about Rodriquez and his supporters consistently failing to follow board policy and by making far too many decisions outside board meetings. Although board members take an oath to uphold standard board policies, President of the Board (Bertolino) openly admitted that as President she did not have to follow policy. If that wasn’t enough, Bertolino frequently failed to post the school board agenda within the 24-hour notice prior to schedule meetings, as required by law. These allegations can be substantiated as all board meetings are videotaped and available for citizenry to watch in the convenience of their home. III. Faculty: Teachers deserve to be empowered and praised for their commitment to teach our students. Teachers preparing for CCS have a lot to learn. It’s overwhelming how teachers will have to learn the adopted Common Core Standards. Instead, because of Rodriquez and his supporters, the line was drawn between who was going to support the superinten-

What’s Next? --- Moving Onward: Now that Bertolino and Torres are ousted by a democratic election, a new team of board members will begin working in a more cohesive and collaborative manner. They may not agree on every issue, but they have declared their willingness to openly discuss the issues at hand, and determine how their vote will impact the school, the students, parents, and the community as a whole. This in itself will bring stability, trust, and respect toward each other. Teacher Effectiveness @ Senate Bill 191: SB 191 goes nation-wide in 2014. This is the state’s Model Evaluation System, basically on how successful they are in implementing the Common Core Standards. It will provide tools for all schools districts to use in facilitating dialogue on their teaching and learning conditions and how to utilize as an artifact to inform school improvement planning. Teachers will require professional development and learn how to engage students in preparation to increase achievement scores year-byyear to ensure no child is left behind. Community Involvement: As a community, we should access the data posted on Colorado Department of Education website (www.cde.state.co.us) to facilitate school environments that maximizes their opportunity to be effective educators. The community owns its own responsibility to ensure that every student is ready for college. At a recent board meeting, several children enrolled in Head Start were moved into Kindergarten without first implementing the required “Readiness Assessment.” Rumor had it that TSD1 needed a higher enrollment count by October 1st, thus administration moved these children without proper testing. Whether this is factual or not, the bottom line is that Colorado Law mandates that all children be assessed for their readiness to enter Kindergarten prior to their acceptance into Kindergarten. The Readiness Assessment is a tool used to ensure that no child is left behind. _____________________________________________ If you want to ask us for advice or talk about a current issue in SoCO please send us an email at

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Dawn & Shane

SoCO TREASURES Perseverance Conquers Disappointment By Bertha Sandoval

Manuel Bueno and Lillian Bueno are living testaments of a devoted couple who have gained the honor and respect of their community for having the strength of a mountain. Manuel is a self-made man from humble beginnings. He was born on October 1, 1930 to the union of Oracio and Carmelita Bueno, lifelong Trinidad residents. His father was a handyman and railroad worker, his mom was a homemaker enduring the loss of three children who did not survive childhood illnesses. Manuel attended local schools to the eighth grade then began a journey of human reversals and suffering to reach a comfortable plateau on life’s pyramid. In 1945 at the tender age of 15, his first job began at Cordova Grocery where he worked for five years as a janitor, cleaning and stocking the store, then, learning the trade of meat cutter, he moved to C&H Grocery under the management of Charles Hathoot. In 1954, Manuel, along with two partners bought the Hathoot grocery and operated the thriving business until 1975 when fire gutted the entire Bell Block Building where the grocery was housed, destroying the hopes and dreams of Manuel and Lillian. Not undaunted by the tragic loss, the Bueno’s relocated the C&H Grocery to Commercial Street until a disastrous second fire struck and, once again, the family suffered a misfortune, losing the inventory, livelihood, and investment. Having the firm conviction that life must go on, that perseverance conquers disappoint-

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ment, Mr. & Mrs. Bueno once again rebuilt the business. Eventually the home-owned grocery store began to dwindle and realizing that they needed to join the forces of progress, being self-employed, sole owner, and not wanting to close, Manuel started a café service with two booths and gradually upgraded the restaurant equipment, as he states, ‘piece by piece’. With good customer relations and a responding community, Mr. Bueno, along with his son Tony at the helm, prospered in the Bueno Restaurant with a work force of fifteen local people until tragedy struck with a third fire in February 2012, leaving the devastated family with another hurdle to climb. Relocating to the Quality Inn became a viable decision, however, the heart and soul of the Bueno family remained in the fulfillment of their ability and desire to serve their cherished customers, once again rebuilding from the ashes to the top of the pyramid.

Manuel still enjoys golfing when time allows; however,

Golden Harvest Bazaar a Huge Success

For well over 30 years the Sayre Senior Center has been hosting the Annual Golden Harvest Bazaar, this year over 250 plates of beef/bean burritos smothered in green chili were served, and around $3,000 was raised to help the senior center.

Director Risley said, “It is great to come to a job you love. Look how hard all of our volunteers work, not only for our four big annual fundraisers throughout the year, but on a daily basis. Thank the members and volunteers. They make our center a great place to be and come to.”

“I have been here for over 28 years and the Golden Harvest Bazaar was here well before I got here,” explained Harry Sayre Senior Center Director Ann Risley. “Last year we raised between $3,000 and $4,000 and this year we are looking at another $3,000 plus, this is what we budget for. These fundraisers are very important to our center and keeping it open. These functions like the Fall Bazaar today help offset costs to go along with the money we get from the city and the county.” Residents from Trinidad and Las Animas County and hundreds of members from the senior center all attended this event buying homemade cakes, cookies, deserts and other baked goodies. Along with the baked goods, the bazaar featured a raffle of quilts made be the senior center’s Quilt Club that meets once

Standing strongly at Manuel’s side is Lillian Dominguez-Bueno, his wife of 63 years whom he married in 1950. To this union were born five children: Theresa Doyle (Trinidad Registered Nurse now retired); Louise Aragon, Special Ed Teacher (Pueblo West); Manuel Bueno, Jr. CDOT (Trinidad); Frank Bueno, privately employed in Phoenix; and Tony Bueno, now operating the family business. Mr. and Mrs. Bueno are proud of their twelve granddaughters, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great granddaughters. Mrs. Bueno has scaled back on assisting at the restaurant and now enjoys spending quality time with the children.

a week, featuring a beautiful blue print quilt handsewn by Connie Samora and Lydia Garcia. A small market selling homemade crafts, jewelry and household goods was also a huge part of the bazaar.

By David J. Santistevan Jr.

much of his time is spent at the jobsite as he says there is an abundance of all-around jobs for him to perform. Mr. & Mrs. Bueno are staunch members of the Sayre Senior Center, and Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Society. Manuel states that his philosophy is “faith and prayers, don’t ever give up, keep your determination and willpower and make your dreams come true”. Manuel and Lillian Bueno have demonstrated their goodness to the community by the many acts of generosity, kindness and compassion towards the citizens they serve.

information. The Center also has a monthly newsletter put together by Director Risley and Bertha Sandoval.

During the Summer Director Risley reported that the annual spaghetti dinner featuring chef and past Trinidad Mayor John Rino served close to 600 plates, raising over $5,000 in 2012 and again in 2013. “Our board is great. Our volunteers are great. They do the dishes, cook, clean, set up tables and that is tough for a lot of our older volunteers, they have yet to turn us down.” Risley added proudly. “We thank everyone who came down and supported us and look forward to seeing you again next year. Please support our seniors and our center.” The Sayre Senior Center is located at 1222 San Pedro Street in Trinidad and open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 719-846-3336 for more

Ann Grace Risley who has been dedicated to the local Senior Center since 1986, Risley has been the Harry Sayre Center’s, Director since 2008. 59