Around Trinidad Magazine Issue 1 October 5th 2012 by Everything Around US

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About Us Around Trinidad Angling for a Better Purgatoire Pg 2 Howdy Visitors (Tourist Info) Roaring Around Trinidad Dinosaur Tour Pg 2 Things To Do Pg 3 Be Heard Pg 3 Fresh Air (Outdoor Recreation) Catchin’ Dinner Pg 4 Hot Tips (Style and Beauty) Uncover Your Beautiful Skin Pg 6 The College Spot (Trinidad State Jr. College) Bang! Bang! Pg 7 Sports Volleyballers Kill It Pg 8 Sports Schedules Pg 9 Hall of Fame (Business Spotlight) Community Service NOT Always a Punishment Pg 10 Healthy Living Your Body is an Engine Pg 13 Cover Story Turn Up The Heat Pg 14 Backyard Vacation Exploring Local Legends Pg 15 Delicious Dishes (Family Recipes) Pg 15 Horoscopes Pg 16 Business Spotlight Pg 17 Art & Music Little Town. Big Screen! Trindiefest Pg 19 Paw News – (Our Pampered Pets) Night Out for Noah’s Pg 20 Government Serving Trinidad for 100 Years Pg 21 New Views (A word from our youth) A Child’s Words of HOPE Pg 22 Education School TCAP Scores Skyrocket Pg 23 Trinidad Treasures (Senior Spotlight) Gem in the Community Pg 23 Believe (Where to Worship)

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Angling for a Better Purgatoire Purgatoire River Anglers Trout Unlimited Submitted by Joanie Muzzulin, PRA TU Chapter Communications Chairperson Southeastern Colorado and the town of Trinidad have been known for many things through the years, but a popular destination for fly fishing was not one of them. A group of passionate community members and a new Trout Unlimited Chapter are determined to change that. Trout Unlimited Chapter 100, Purgatoire River Anglers, organized in September 2009 and now has nearly 70 members. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s cold water fisheries. Locally, members who joined because they like to fish and those who joined because they care about river conservation is about equal. Meeting program topics rotate between angling and conservation. Purgatoire River Anglers meets on the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m., currently at the Purgatoire on Elm Restaurant. Please join us as the public is always welcome. The group is happy to announce that this Spring, the first phase of a river improvement project, from the I-25 overpass downstream to the diversion

point just past Commercial Street, was completed. The project was funded by the Purgatoire River Water Conservancy District, with a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and Pioneer Natural Resources. The improvements were made using 650 large boulders carefully placed into j-hooks, cross-vanes and boulder clusters. The resulting structures will now provide habitat for trout during the high summer flows, some pockets to hold a few fish during low winter flows, and control bank erosion.

Approximately 450 rainbow trout were stocked on May 1, and they haven’t all been caught, so get your rod and reel and head on down, but be mindful that fishing is allowed according to Colorado State Fishing Regulations. Please take care of the new trails and the fish habitat by keeping litter contained and ATVs off the trails and river, in accordance with City ordinances. A Fall River Clean-up event will be held on Saturday, October 27, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the trails near the Flags on the Purgatoire, to pick up the trash that has collected during the summer. Re-seeding and willow cutting planting along the river will also take place. Trash bags and lunch for volunteers will be provided by Colorado Trout Unlimited. Throw on your mud boots and work gloves and take a close look at this beautiful new recreation area in downtown Trinidad

Pioneer Natural Resources donated the labor, equipment and materials to build wide, hardpacked gravel trails from the river walk to the river. The trails were designed to allow easy access for people with limited mobility. The trails end in three fishing access areas where the City of Trinidad installed three new picnic tables.

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Howdy Visitors THINGS to Do… ROARING AROUND TRINIDAD Dinosaur Tour

able for groups. Call the Comanche National Grassland office at 719-384-2181 to reserve a space. Tours are popular and fill up fast.

On the banks of the Purgatoire River more than 150 million years ago, dinosaurs left over 1300 footprints, the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America. What did cowboys think of the tracks? How did a young schoolgirl reveal them to the world? Guides will answer these questions and more.

From La Junta (87 miles northeast of Trinidad on Highway 350), go 13 miles south on Hwy 109. Turn right (west) on Road 802 (David Canyon Road) and continue for 8 miles. Turn left (south) on Road 25 and go 6 miles. Turn left at Picket Wire Corrals onto Road 500A. Travel along 500A for 3 miles, following the signs to Withers Canyon Trailhead.

On the guided auto tour of Picket Wire Canyon, visitors also see petroglyphs, remains of a Catholic mission and cemetery, and the historic Rourke Ranch with adobe and jacal-style buildings.

From dawn to dusk only, you may also hike, use a nonmotorized bike, or ride horseback into this area.

It has been suggested that some of the petroglyphs in the canyon, mixed in with the more familiar art of the native Plains Indians, were made by a culture with roots in Asia—viewzone.com/picket1. html. Paleontologists continue to find giant fossils belonging to the canyon’s former inhabitants—santafetrailscenicandhistoricbyway.org/pcarticle.html. The only convenience along the route is four toilets. Otherwise, bring it with you: your own four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle; high-top hiking boots and old tennies in case you want to cross the river; long jeans, sun hat, rain gear, and layers for changes in weather; lots of drinking water (at least one gallon per person); insect repellent, a first-aid kit with any needed medications along with an EPI-PEN if you are allergic to insect stings. Pets are OK if restrained. Encounters with rattlesnakes, scorpions, and centipedes are rare, but be prepared to watch where you step and sit. Spring and fall are the best times to go. All-day tours (8am-4pm) on Saturdays in April, May, June, Sept, Oct. Additional tour dates avail-

Information courtesy of the Trinidad Tourism Board www.historictrinidad.com

______________________________ Women’s Golf – Pick up your clubs girls, and head out to the Municipal Golf Course every Tuesday morning and join the Ladies Golf Club. 719-846-4015 Remember your loved one – With a Dia de los Muertos offrenda at the Trinidad Area Art Council’s Gallery Main at 130 E. Main St. – Reception Oct. 5 5-8 p.m. 719-859-4636 Take in a Fall Bazaar and support the Senior Center – Oct. 6 at 1222 San Pedro –Treasures and baked good. Sack lunches available. 8:30 a.m. 719-846-3336 Gather your recyclables – and take them to Waste Connections at 2600 Freedom Rd from 8-12 on Oct. 21 and 22. 719-845-8218 Make a difference in your community – join the Community Roundtable on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Park Street School. 614 Park St. Enjoy a drive viewing the fall colors – as you head up highway 12 on a scenic drive on the Highway of Legends. Enjoy a Horse Show and speed events – Fisher’s Peak Horse Assn. show begins at 9 a.m. on Sat Oct 27 at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds 719-680-0828 Get your flu shots – The annual Emergency Preparedeness Drive Thru Clinic will take place once again at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds Oct 13. Info area Health Dept. 719-846-2213 Meet your new doctors and new administration – at the Mt. San Rafael Hospital Open House Oct. 23 5-7 p.m. How about some soccer? – Join the TSJC Tailgate Soccer Party at Central Park Oct. 5 Fresh Baked Goods Anyone? – On Oct. 26 at MSRH lobby, the hospital auxiliary will host their annual Bake Sale.

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FRESH AIR

CATCHIN’ DINNER Introducing Our Youth to the Sport of Fishing By Dave Santistevan Jr. & Marty Hackett

Fishing, angling, casting a line, catchin’ fish-whatever you call it, it’s fun for kids, adults, and entire families, regardless of age or ability. It’s a family activity in the out-of-doors, with fresh air and sunshine and tons of beautiful scenery and a relaxing time by a gurgling brook or whispering stream or placid lake. Best of all, taking the kids fishing need not be expensive or require a lot of time, or mean a long drive. Twice a year, the Southeast Division of the Colorado Division of Wildlife hosts Fishing Day at Central Park for area children. Colorado Division of Wildlife and the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League host the annual event to teach young children the proper way to fish as part of National Hunting and Fishing Day at Central Park. On Saturday, Sept. 22, area youngsters flocked to the lake to get their free fishing poles and tackle and try their hand at reeling in their big catch. “I like fishing a lot! You get to go outside and it’s fun!” said Brock Brunelli, a young fisherman taking advantage of the day’s opportunities. While getting ready to cast his line, watched over by his mentor for the day Chris Furia, Brunelli added, “I came here today hoping to catch some fish. I guess some trout.” These clinics are organized, supervised, and a fun way to introduce your youngster to the sport of fishing. To make the introduction even easier, all bait and tackle is provided!

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Colorado Division of Wildlife Officer Bob Holder has helped put on this event for the last ten years and says this is a great way to teach our kids to fish the proper way. “Wildlife by state statue here in

Colorado belongs to the people. We want to start the kids out at an early age to learn how to take care of these beautiful resources and how to put the fish back, know how many is enough, to be responsible.” Holder and the Colorado Division of Wildlife stocked the lake at Central Park with a variety of fish just for National Hunting and Fishing Day. The Izaak Walton League’s Las Animas County Chapter has been around for over 20-years according to Carl Skalko, “We have been putting fishing day on for about 15-years and working with the department of wildlife for most of the events. Mr. Holder and his great staff bring poles,” Skalko added. “The Izaak Walton League is mainly about land/water conservation and about taking care of our environment. We want to help educate people of all ages on how to protect the land and use it correctly for recreational use, by keeping it clean and protecting it. This is a fun day for the kids.” The young anglers had a clinic about the ethics of fishing, and about safety while fishing, and at the end of the eventy everyone who helped and participated enjoyed a lunch. Beyond the basics of baiting, casting, and bringing in the really big ones, clinic participants also have the opportunity to learn about: • Colorado ecosystems • Native and non-native aquatic species • Other species that use the same aquatic/riparian habitat • Fish handling • Outdoor ethics and angler ethics • Outdoor safety and fishing safely • Knot tying for fishing • Colorado’s fishing rules and regulations • Colorado’s regulation brochure and property directory

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Bang! Bang! 65 Years of Being a World-Renown, Premier Gunsmithing School By Mike Garrett Gun ownership and the right to bear arms are still believed by many Americans to be the backbone to America’s safety and protection. Rich Wyatt, star of Discovery Channel’s American Guns show and owner of Denver-based Gunsmoke Guns from where the program originates, recently regaled more than 200 Trinidad State Junior College Gunsmithing School alumni from all over the country as well as many community members. The occasion for Wyatt’s talk was a gala dinner in the Sullivan Center Pioneer Room celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the TSJC Gunsmithing School’s existence. TSJC’s gunsmithing school is known world-wide for its teaching methods, job placement and quality of student graduates who are capable of building some of the finest firearms ever built on American soil. Wyatt’s presentation included how his now internationally shown gun show is produced, how popular it is with international gun enthusiasts and why he keeps pounding home the message that guns are good for America when used properly and safely. Wyatt is a master firearms instructor, gunsmith, former fire fighter and retired chief of police at Alma, Colo., with more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement. He now operates

the No. 1 firearms training center and owns the largest professional gunsmith facility in the state. He is a member of the TSJC Gunsmithing Program Advisory Council. Wyatt stressed that whenever he receives inquiries from young people who want to learn the gunsmithing craft, he recommends TSJC first and foremost. He even wanted to originate one of his Discovery Channel shows from the Trinidad gunsmithing school but was “shot down” by his executive producers, largely due to the tremendous production costs involved in location shooting. “In the TV business, everyone has to be paid for anything they do,” he said. “Even product placement on any show has to be paid enormous sums to the product manufacturer, he added.

His business motto is: “We can train you, equip you and mentally prepare you: don’t be a victim.” Wyatt related many personal anecdotes and experiences as one of the nation’s biggest gun advocates, often humorous, of how his gun show is produced and marketed and how, over the past 10 years, the show has dramatically changed the way Americans think about owning and shooting guns, especially their newfound pride in gun ownership. Wyatt cited statistics that have indicated that the more Americans who own guns, the less crime there is, especially home burglaries. Wyatt also put in a big plug for the Brownell Manufacturing Co., which has been both a big supporter of his gun show as well as TSJC’s Gunsmithing program. Gun sales are not only booming nationally, he said,

but older style 1911 era guns are among the biggest sellers to enthusiasts. He said American gun manufacturers may be relatively small in nature, but they are all American owned, built and distributed to international clientele, with Brownell, Colt and Smith & Wesson all doing quite well with their rifles and pistols. Longtime TSJC Gunsmithing school facultyadministrators Dave Nolan and Keith Gipson outlined current and future school expansion and classroom plans. Every aspect of designing and manufacturing firearms would be covered under the proposed expansion program, Gipson said. Not only are they very proud of their Mullen Building classroom facilities but also of their newly “remodeled” Prator Range, TSJC’s first-class gun shooting range located southeast of Trinidad. Gipson also noted that the school would eventually like to establish a first-class gun repair shop which would be open to the public, to repair all makes and models of guns as well as giving all students the knowledge of how to repair any all makes and models of firearms.

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Volleyballers Kill It! Kristin DiPaola

Photos Courtesy of the Dakota State Sports Information Department By DOC LEONETTI

same (Cimpl Arena) with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Lancers on September 20, 2011. DiPaola finished the week with 105 kills (5.8 kills per set), 55 digs (3.1 digs per set), five assists, a solo block, nine block assists, and three service aces. According to the NAIA-DakStats, as of last week, DiPaola ranks first in the nation in kills per set (4.9) and fifth in total kills (235). She leads the A.I.I. conference in the kill’s category. Mom and dad couldn’t be more pleased with their youngest daughter. “We’re happy she’s found a place where she’s excelling in school and as an athlete,” said dad Mike. “Her mom and I look forward to observing her accomplishments in both academics and in volleyball. We’re very proud of her.” Dakota State looks to extend their winning streak to three on Tuesday night next week in a match against Presentation South Dakota at the Strode Center of the Presentation campus.

Bailey McFerren Kristin DiPaola, daughter of Mike and Mary Beth DiPaola, has been selected female player of the week by The Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.). DiPaola is a student-athlete attending Dakota State University on a volleyball scholarship. The 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter was named to the Corn Palace Classic All-Tournament team en route to earning her Female Athlete of the Week honor for the week of September 10, 2012. She led Dakota State to a 3-2 week with wins over Mount Marty (South Dakota), Saint Mary (Nebraska) and Dakota Wesleyan (South Dakota).

By Dave Santistevan Jr. Kim High School graduate Bailey McFerren has represented the Lady Mustangs and Las Animas

outstanding four-game performance in September. McFerren had 14 kills, a .542 hitting percentage and seven blocks in a three-set win over Barton. Then, against Clarendon CC, she had 10 kills, and seven blocks in a four-set win and against Richland and Northern Oklahoma she combined for 13 blocks, 23 kills, and a.487 hitting percentage, both wins for the Lady Saints. Bailey’s mother and father David and Lisa McFerren and brother Corey cheer for her from her hometown in Branson, Colorado. McFerren had a standout freshman campaign for the Lady Saints in 2011, earning 2nd Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-Region honors in her first season in green and white. She played in all 41 matches and didn’t miss a game, playing in all 146 for Seward County in 2011. She led the Lady Saints with 187blocks, which ranked her second in the country and was the seventh highest in a single season in school history. She was named 2012 second Team All-Region VI and second Team All-JayHawk West last year as a freshman Middle/Outside Hitter. As a freshman McFerren was also a force on the offensive end where she finished the season second on the team in kills with 290 and 1.99 per game. She had at least one block in every match during the 2011 season and reached double digits in a match twice against Colby and Barton when she had 10 in each contest. Six different times she cracked the 10 kill mark in a match. Mc Ferren, an outstanding high school athlete in volleyball and basketball joined Seward County after playing her high school ball at Kim High School for coach Bobbi Quick. McFerren was a three time 1st Team All-Conference pick and was named 1st Team All-State during her senior campaign. Also during her senior season, she helped Kim achieve a 2nd place finish in district and a bid to the Regional Tournament. She finished the season with 244 kills and 95 blocks, both leading the team. Possibly even more decorated on the basketball court, McFerren was a four-year letter winner in basketball where last season she was named the Ms. Colorado 1A Player of the Year.

“You can see the talent in some of our student athletes when they are very young,” said former Trinidad High School Volleyball Coach Geneva Villegas. “When I had Kristy at the High, I knew she had talent. Now she’s really coming into her own. She really loves the game. She doesn’t care about standings, personal things, or prestige. She just cares about the sport. She’s that kind of kid and that kind of player. We both love the game, but she just loved it unquestionably. All I had to do was encourage her love of volleyball. I’m proud of her and what she has accomplished. I’m glad she found her niche at Dakota State. I know she will do well in any of her future endeavors. Kristen is going to be highly successful in life.”

County with hard word, dedication and sheer athleticism. McFerren recently was named Athlete of the Week and she continues to spark the Lady Saints of Seward County Community College this fall.

DiPaola, a Business Management major who also excels in academics, smashed 30 kills in a 3-2 win over in-state rival Mount Marty on September 4 at the Cimpl Arena. Her 30 kills placed her second for most kills in a single match in the DSU volleyball record book. She currently holds the school record with 31 kills, which occurred in the

Numerous colleges and universities, including Oregon, heavily recruited McFerren to play basketball, but she decided to head to Seward County in a choice that has paid off for her and the Lady Saints volleyball program. She was named the Kansas JayHawk Community College Conference Player of the Week for her

She was a three time All-Conference selection and was named All-State once while helping Kim to a pair of State Championship game appearances and one title. She was the Kim High School valedictorian and was a member of the National Honor Society for four years. Information, stats and data for this story courtesy of Seward County Community College Athletic Department. Photos Courtesy of Seward County Community College Sports Information Department.

Sports Primero High School Football Schedule

Hoehne Girls High School Volleyball Schedule

Saturday Oct. 6 OPEN DATE

Tuesday Oct. 9 Hoehne @ John Mall in Walsenburg (C Team, JV & V) start time 5 p.m. District Six Match

Saturday Oct. 13 Edison @ Primero Kickoff 1 p.m.

Primero Jr. High Football Schedule

Hoehne JV 2012 Football Schedule Monday Oct. 8 Hoehne @ Swink Kickoff 4:30 p.m Monday Oct. 15 Fowler @ Hoehne Kickoff 4 p..m.

Friday Oct. 12 Hoehne JV @ Primero start time 4 p.m.

Hoehne Jr. High Football

Saturday Oct. 6 Primero @ Moffat/Mt. Valley Kickoff 1 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 13 Rocky Ford @ Hoehne (C Team, JV & V) start time 2 p.m. District Six Match

Primero High School Volleyball Schedule

Hoehne Farmers Class 1A 8-Man Football

Friday Oct. 5 Centennial (San Luis) @ Primero (JV/V) start time 1 p.m. District Six Match

Friday Oct. 5 Swink @ Hoehne (Homecoming) Southern Conference League Game Kickoff 7 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 6 Primero @ Mt. Valley/ Moffat Varsity only start time 10 a.m. District Six Match

Saturday Oct. 13 Hoehne @ Cripple Creek Southern Conference League Game Kickoff 1 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 11 Maxwell @ Primero Varsity only start time 5 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 6 Hoehne @ Walsenburg Kickoff 9 a.m. Monday Oct. 8 Hoehne @ Swink Kickoff 3:30 p.m.

Hoehne Jr. High Volleyball

Tuesday Oct. 9 Hoehne Jr. High @ La Junta starts at 4:30 p.m. (7th & 8th Grades) Thursday Oct.11 Trinidad Middle School @ Hoehne Jr. High starts at 4:30 p.m. (7th & 8th Grades) Friday Oct. 12 Hoehne @ Primero Jr. High starts at 4 p.m. (7th & 8th Grades)

Friday Oct. 12 Hoehne JV @ Primero Varsity start time 5 p.m.

Trinidad Miner Football 2012 - Varsity Schedule

Saturday Oct. 13 La Veta @ Primero Varsity only start time 1 p.m.

Friday, October 5 Friday, October 12

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Primero Jr. High Volleyball Schedule Friday Oct. 5 Centennial (San Luis) start time TBA Friday Oct. 12 Hoehne Jr. High @ Primero start time 4 p.m.

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Community Service NOT Always a Punishment Many people in town know Romero’s Liquor, and often if you mention Yolanda Romero people associate her with the Trinidad – Las Animas County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, but she and her husband Mike play a larger part in our community. Along with their numerous community endeavors and kind gestures they bring a priceless quality to town; joy in what they are doing. So often individuals help others, but do so sadly, tiredly or begrudgingly. You will never find either one of the couple behaving that way. Mike Romero worked for a laundry facility for 8 years before he went into the mines for 25 more years. He has been an officer in one posting or another for the United Mine Workers of America for more than 30 years. In 1992, he worked alongside his wife Yolanda, J.R. Duran, Jim and Bertha Garcia, Mitch Medina, and Former City of Trinidad Mayor Jennie Garduno to create the Coal Miners’ Memorial and Scholarship Fund. Yolanda Romero has worked for the Home Laundry, Wimpy’s Drive-In, Mt. San Rafael Hospital (nurse’s ade), McCarthy & Smith Insurance, Radio Station KCRT, Jamieson’s Department Store, Trinidad State Junior College,

the South Central Council of Governments and Spanish Peaks Mental Health. Mike often jokes he was her first patient. Truth be told, the couple are very stable, loyal, and devoted to each other. Yolanda helped build the Trinidad-Las Animas County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 1988 along with J.R. Duran, Irene Lucero, Fred Lopez and eight others. She has been the treasurer for 24 years.

The Hispanic Chamber hosted the Halloween Carnival last year and will do so again this year. They have also added a haunted house to the festivities. They give out college scholarships every year and even hosted a BBQ at Trinidad State Jr. College to welcome the students back to school. The Hispanic Chamber put on a Cinco de Mayo carnival with piñatas and free children’s activities then followed it with a dance. On October 13, they will host their Annual Community Awards banquet where they will recognize outstanding members of our community. Next, it will be time for the carnival and haunted house. On November 1, the Chamber will work with a local Girl Scout troop to recognize “Dia de Los Muertos.” Together with the United Mine Workers of

1804 North Linden Avenue Trinidad, CO 81082 719.846.8234 America and Bob Butero, Regional Director, Mike and Yolanda promote the Ludlow Massacre Memorial Monument. The couple has worked with students, Binghamton University Professor Randy McQuire and University of Colorado Professor Dean Saitta to conduct an extensive archaeological dig. They provided the “Union Summer” students with knowledge of the importance of unions. The program emphasizes why Unions exist for the working class. The Romero’s encourage our youth to pursue their dreams. They have hired young students to create signs for them, weld statues, and create advertisements often inspiring them to achieve great success in their chosen field. Regardless if people disagree with the couple’s personal viewpoints, the fact is that the Romero’s stand for an important quality of Trinidad many of us take for granted: Dedication. Dedication to family, to friends, to the community, and to what you believe in. They also teach us another valuable lesson, to take joy in helping others. It’s a blessing to have the ability to do so, not a punishment. By E.R.A. McCarthey

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HEALTHY LIVING Your Body is an Engine By E.R.A. McCarthey Spending time with my dad while he worked on cars, I discovered a lot about how engines work and the basics that they need. Learning about nutrition, I find some similarities. Stay with me here. It will make sense, I hope. The needs of your body are similar to the needs of the engine in your car. These needs are Fuel, Air, and Spark. In this article I will address just one of these needs. Fuel. Compare this: Your car engine needs fuel. So does your body. The gasoline you put in your car has to be clean with no pollutants. If it is contaminated you will experience symptoms. Lack of power especially when needed like going up a hill, spit sputter and backfiring, is your engines way of saying ”Help!!” I am not getting the nutrients I need and it may even stop running all together. (Bad, very Bad if this is your body.) To fix the symptoms, all that is needed (if you do this soon enough) is to purge the engine of the impurities and make sure that the new fuel is clean and proper. Your body is no different, if what you eat is contaminated you will experience the symptoms of

being tired, no power, you can also spit, sputter (vomit), and backfire (diarrhea). Again the cure is as easy as giving the body the clean and proper foods it needs. Ahh… but now you may ask what are the proper foods? Remember when you were taught that there were four basic food groups? We were instructed to eat from all four-food groups to get a balanced meal. 1. Dairy 2. Meat 3. Grain 4. Fruits and vegetables. Sounds easy EXCEPT YOUR DIET CAN AND DOES CAUSE ILLNESS. SAY WHAT? Have you ever suffered from one of the following? Indigestion, heartburn, tiredness, headaches, mood swings, aching joints, constipation, allergies, hypoglycemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, yeast overgrowth, just to name a few. The problem may not be just the foods you are eating, but what Foods you are Mixing together that is causing a TOXIC CONDITION in the body, especially in the digestive tract.

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Oh, now you have really done it. This is sounding too confusing. Learning about Nutrition is an in-depth study, but you can learn the basic do’s and don’ts. Here is one easy example, Fruits: The rule for fruit is to eat it alone or leave it alone. Don’t mix it with other food groups. Use fruit as a simple and fast energy source. I was taught very young that if you aren’t learning you are dying. Is it worth the effort? Meats are great for building muscle but make sure you choose lean meats and don’t overeat. Don’t clog your engine with cholesterol. Dairy can be hard to digest, especial the products derived from cows. Eat it sparingly so you don’t plug up your system. Most importantly many grains are over processed and full of sugars. Sugar is a great energy source for running a marathon but if you’re not active, it will slow you down. When you first get up in the morning, are you still tired? Look in a full body mirror, look close, do you like what you see? Is your life abundant and healthy? If not take the time to research the best diet for your lifestyle and start taking care of your engine. You can’t buy another.

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because it has as much diversity in geographies as it does in peoples. ~Aurora Raigne

Thank you to Mike Tranter Photography for this week’s photo of Trinidad’s Flags Along the Purgatoire. You can contact Mike at miketr@frii.com, or 719-680-4459. Visit Mike’s website to view his works at www.miketranter.com.

TURN UP THE HEAT “I Wish You Could Know What It Was Like” By Marty Hackett

As I approached the fire station to get the information I wanted for this feature story, I watched the firemen at station #2 jump in the fire truck parked in the bay, in full firefighting gear and knew immediately that they were on their way to… what? Were they responding to a medical call, a fire, an accident? A fire where they would have to battle flames, risking their own lives to save someone’s home, rescue someone from inside? A car wreck somewhere, where there were life threatening injuries, someone’s mother, sister, a child? It wasn’t until I looked through the windshield of that fire truck before it left the station and saw the firemen’s faces that it occurred to me the seriousness that came over every fireman when they are called to action. Waiting for their return from the call to try contacting them again, I walked in the station and lightly asked, “Hey guys, what’s going on?” “Oh, we’re just sitting around, watching tv, sleeping, you know, that kind of thing. That’s what we do.” I let it go, but it kind of hurt when I realized from the slightly sarcastic tone used that they must hear that a lot. Unless you have lived this kind of life, no one can truly understand or appreciate who these men are and what their job really means to them. I wish you could read their minds as they respond to a call to a building fire, asking themselves “Is anyone inside? How is the building constructed? What hazards await me? Is anyone trapped?” Or to an EMS call, “What is wrong with the patient? Is it minor or life-threatening? I wish you could know the frustration they feel in the cab of the engine, the driver with his foot pressing down hard on the pedal, tugging again and again at the air horn chain, as drivers fail to yield the right-of-way at an intersection or in traffic only to hear the comments upon their arrival of “It took you forever to get here!”

I wish you could know their thoughts as they help extricate a teenager from the remains of their automobile, praying that that young man would live to take his girlfriend on their next date, wondering, “What if this was my son, brother, my best friend?” I wish you could know how it feels when they walk in the door and greet their family, not having the heart to tell them that they nearly did not come back from the last call. I wish you could feel the hurt as people verbally, and sometimes physically, abuse or belittle what they do, thinking, “That is such an easy job!” I wish you could realize the physical, emotional and mental drain or missed meals, lost sleep and forgone social activities, in addition to all the tragedy their eyes have seen. Spending more time with those they have to learn to co-exist with at the station than they do with their families, but developing a brotherhood with those men. We live in a small town where the calls for help don’t come as often, but the sirens heard here mean there is a first responder on their way somewhere to help someone. And when there isn’t a call, they are in the community doing a number of other things for the children, the causes, conducting training, and educating the community. “We raised $5,670.98 with “Fill the Boot,” the group of firemen reported of their latest efforts to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In their 10th year of helping the cause, they actively ask for donations each year beginning Aug. 30, through Sept. 3. Captain Kenney Baker explained that 75% of the funds raised are used for local families in Colorado. Members of the Trinidad Fire Department have become very active in the community with several new projects in addition to many they have participated in for several years. This year they have become members of the Children’s Museum board, helping clean, conducting tours and other random tasks. Baker reported that the men guided 200 plus

students on tours through the museum. A new venture for the fire department is becoming Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. Other activities the fire department is involved in are the puppet shows on fire safety they put on for the schools; book reading for the COG pre-school students; the annual Egg Drop at COG; the toy drive during the holidays; the modified combat challenge presented for Santa Fe Trail Days; school fire drills; emergency preparedness partnering with the Health Department to conduct the Mass Inoculation Drivethru Flu Clinic; in-house training with county volunteer fire departments and ice rescue training with the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department. “We like being in the community and I believe it’s a good thing for us. There are things we could be doing while we are waiting for calls.” The most recent activity was the fundraising efforts the entire department was involved in to develop and sell a calendar to help purchase new dress uniforms. Uniforms they will wear with pride as members of the Trinidad Fire Department, despite the challenges, the danger, and the criticism that come with the job.

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BACKYARD VACATION Exploring Local Legends

What Are the Legends along the Scenic Highway of Legends? By Marty Hackett The Scenic Highway of Legends by-way, which connects several southern Colorado towns as it meanders through the mountains, is known so because of the many stories that have been told by those people who inhabited this region for the past few hundred years. But what ARE the legends? One story has it that George Simpson, for whom Simpson’s Rest is named, saved Trinidad from an attack from the Ute Indians by distracting them with taunts. True? Who’s to argue!! Explore these legends by traveling the Highway of Legends byway. Beginning in Trinidad, you can follow the Purgatoire River, traveling through several small mining camps that once gave life to the communities whose men supported their families with the black gold- Cokedale, Segundo, Primero and others. If you should arrive at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range during the sunrise, the sun’s rays render them red, revealing the reason early Spanish explorers named them

“Sangre de Cristo,” meaning “Blood of Christ.”

The mountains’ legend says an old gold prospector came down from the Sangres with a gold nugget so rich that he survived on it for the year. He said he used the reddish color of the morning on the snow to find his mine. After his death, many searched for the mine, but no one has ever found the “Gold where the Snow Turns to Blood.” Traveling along the byway you will catch glimpses of the Spanish Peaks as you travel through the San Isabel National Forest. The Peaks have traditional and religious significance to American Indian tribes including the Apache, Comanche and Ute. Summer thunderstorms, which often form near the summits, were evidence that the rain gods worked their magic on the peaks. The common Indian name appears in at least three different spellings in various accounts, reflecting different renditions of oral expression. These are “Wahatoya”, Huajatolla” or Guajatoyah”, roughly interpreted as “breasts of the earth”. Arriving in Stonewall Valley you will see the sandstone dykes of Stonewall punctuate the area, as you travel through this small community

and travelling still further you will arrive in the Cuchara Valley. Note the valley’s spoon-like shape. “Cuchara” means “spoon” in Spanish, and the shape of the valley fueled many legends. One tale claims giants once wandered the earth, forming the valley by leaving a spoon on the ground after a heavy rainstorm. Make your first stop at the Devil’s Stairsteps in the valley. Here, over 400 dikes spill from the hills like wheel spokes. Legend says that the Devil climbed the peaks to survey the Earth, but when God learned of this, He took the land and banned the Devil from coming back to the valley. The Devil’s stair steps remain today, marking his wicked walkway. The byway is open all year, save the occasional deep snowstorms, and is 82 miles long. Give yourself at least 2 hours to travel so you can see everything this byway has to offer. Travel this trail teeming with legends of the people who shaped the region into what it is today and enjoy the recreation that accompanies these tall tales and the diverse area that still carries a legacy of legends. From the Cuchara Valley to the Purgatoire River Valley, discover cultural history set amidst the forested mountain ranges, crystal clear lakes, and picturesque historic towns.

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Fresh Peach Chiffon Pie

1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin 3 eggs, separated 1 1/ c. slightly mashed fresh peaches ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. almond flavoring ¼ c. cold water ½ c. sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Soften gelatin in water. Beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in ¼ c. sugar, peaches, salt and lemon juice. Cook over boiling water until mixture coats spoon. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin; cool until mixture begins to set, add flavoring. Beat egg whites and remaining ¼ c. sugar until stiff. Fold in peach mixture. Pour into crust and chill until firm. Mrs. Alex Blasi ___________________________

Stuffed Cabbage

1 head cabbage 2 lb. hamburger ½ c. raw rice 1 sm. onion 1 lge. stalk celery, chopped or cut into small pieces 1 Tbsp. flour ½ c. water Salt and pepper to taste Lge. can whole tomatoes Chop celery fine; salt and pepper meat. Add 1 Tbsp flour and ½ c. rice and ½ c water to meat and celery. Form small balls. Wrap or cover meat balls with cabbage leaves. Place in baking dish. Add tomatoes with juice. Simmer for several hours until meat balls are done and cabbage tender. Makes a nice on pot dinner served with rolls. Della Hebert

Aries

Do not miss the opportunity to increase your income and make profitable investments. Your job this week will be very successful. Whatever you get will pinch profit, albeit small. Remember to thank those who have helped you. Your only obstacle can be excessive conceit, but failures will feel stimulatory.

Taurus

Maintain order in your current job and record daily routines, because you may escape something substantial or be late for an important meeting. Try to divide time between work, family and your own desires. This is a sure bet for your success. You will probably need to make additional expenditures to address a problem. Before you buy anything, collect enough accurate and current information.

Gemini

Any ambiguous statement will cause problems. This week you should be aware of what you are doing, why and for how long. Urgent tasks almost continually arise and your work will be seen very critically. You’ll have to help friends or to assume the work of an absent colleague. Do it in good faith and without any expectations. Your efforts will soon be compensated.

Cancer

Soon you will be compensated for unforeseen financial costs needed the previous week. The week will be filled with many contacts and relationships. An influential person will give you the opportunity to join a new project. It will definitely be good for your financial situation. Reduce personal spending and do not buy items that you do not need at the moment. Soon it may be that they were beyond your budget or the price was unnecessarily high.

Libra

Your creative potential is slowly but steadily increasing. This will help you make important decisions and improve your daily life in a positive direction. Do not postpone important tasks and alternate work with rest, to relax the tension. You will receive important news from far away, which may be related to your children or other close relatives, probably younger than you.

Scorpio

There will be particularly acute issues related to the settlement of personal and family relationships. Regard your loved ones with trust, but do not let them manipulate you. You will be able to smooth out old misunderstandings and prove your position beyond doubt. Think through business proposals, they hide better prospects. Spend regular time enjoying sports and do not overeat.

Sagittarius

Critically analyze your budget if you need to make additional expenditures. Some purchases can wait, but caring for your loved ones cannot. In the foreground are costs related to health, education or a settlement with your current relationship. Arranging priorities largely depends on the result. Do not delay important meetings that you schedule. You will get additional opportunities for expression. Do not overwork.

Capricon

You will not enjoy the quiet and slow life. It is likely that you have to face competition because of your partner. Your partner expects you to keep your promises, and you may want to look for a more responsible and attentive partner. So... If you will not change your family life, remember what you promised and embrace it.

Leo

Aquarius

Virgo

Pisces

Respond quickly and flexibly to events. Perhaps you will be able to start something new or to expand your business. This week a moderate risk will be justified. Think thoroughly about new proposals and be cautious about what is most beneficial to you. Perhaps there is some trick that you should not miss. You will deal with an important series of physical problems.

Representatives of your sign are very ordered and organized this week. You will need to do several things at once, but you are able-bodied enough and it will not be a problem. Do not abandon resolving personal issues. It is possible to restore the old context. Spend even a little time having fun every day to keep your mood fresh.

Create an organization that will allow you to hold important meetings. Solve everyday tasks immediately and they will not interfere with your short trips. Try to pre-allocate time you have to finish the household chores. During this week, you will be able to do some bargain shopping and take care of clothing and appearance. Make sure you get enough sleep, it will keep your mind fresh.

The next week will be relatively calm. Whatever problems you have now will fade away without hassle or additional costs. The time is ripe to implement some of your ideas for short trips, visiting new places or other entertainment initiatives. Your creative potential is strong and stable. Your ideas are original and because of that you will stabilize your professional position.

Weekly Horoscopes

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Making a Mark on Commercial Street Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture The warm, welcome, inviting feeling of the new courtyard on North Commercial Street reaches out to visitors and residents alike. Fran Villani, owner of Francesca’s was very successful in her attempt at catching the eye of the passersby and saying “Come on in!” While not a new business in that sense of the word, Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture has once again done something “unique” to highlight the new location as Fran made her move a few doors up the street to 210 N. Commercial from 200 N. Commercial. The new location brings with it a new concept and new feature items to add to the already eclectic stock of upscale antiques. Essentially, Fran explained that what was once one store “is now three.” The beautiful glassware, unique furniture, and giftables found in the

showroom are now joined with fun and fashionable jewelry and accessories. What Fran calls Bay 1 and Bay 2 are now overflow rooms that will feature collectables and bargains and a new feature will be a monthly “warehouse sale.”

“The warehouse sale will feature overflow at reduced prices and will include primitives that may need a little TLC,” Fran explained. Customer service specials include free complimentary gift wrapping for the upcoming holiday season and gift certificates will also be available. “I’ve tried to make it a friendly place to come and sit,” she said proudly of the little courtyard which is her community doorstep, and hinted at some possible “surprises” that are forthcoming. While noting that the new location is not complete and there is still much work to be done, the visitor in the front door will already feel welcome! By Marty Hackett

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Art and Music LITTLE TOWN. BIG SCREEN! Two Local Writers Screenplay Winners at TrindieFest The community was abuzz with excitement as the First Annual TrindieFest put Trinidad on the Independent Film Festival map. Actors, screenplay writers, directors, producers and others involved in the industry made their way to Trinidad from across the nation to our little town in southern Colorado. Kirk and Julie Loudon had a vision to organize a “Truly Independent” film festival in Trinidad in the beautiful month of September, when the air is filled with fall coolness and the community is surrounded by the beautiful, vibrant colors of fall. “Any time in Colorado is beautiful, but September is probably about perfect,” the couple agreed. “Trinidad is full of history and the people here are also just about the nicest you will find anywhere.” And so the decision was made, over a year ago, that this was the perfect location for an independent film festival. Screening nearly 100 films and screenplays from 10 countries, judges representing the music industry, screenwriters, filmmakers and non-industry representatives selected 14 films and showcased them for three days at three different theaters in Trinidad. “We chose what we felt were the best and most varied film styles from 5 different genres,” explained Kirk. Trinidad resident, realtor and proud papa Dave Shier escorted his daughter Darby to the reception at the AR Mitchell Museum that preceded the three-day film fest. Darby appeared as one of the screenplay writers in the running for an award and later learned that she was selected as the Gold Winner for her Screenplay in the Drama category.

Story By: Marty Hackett

“For Briseis,” is the story of US Army Sergeant Luke Crawford who was struggling with memories of his time overseas, but who found peace in a free-spirited younger woman who had experienced violence directly related to the war. As the story unfolds, the two find comfort and understanding in their own unique traumas by learning about the others’ past. Another local writer, Daniel Leonetti, whose recent screenplay, The Woodpecker Waltz, is in development with KellerEdde Studios in California also had his screenplay featured during the weekend’s event. Leonetti recently published his first novel, Joe and the UFO (available at www.sentrybooks. com and Amazon.com) and is currently laboring on a horror screenplay, the sequel to his first novel. His winning TrindieFest entry is based on Leonetti’s version of the ages old legend of “La Llorona.” No child in Trinidad has escaped the story of the woman whose spirit roams the hills and valleys, llorando (crying) for her dead children. But Dan’s story takes the tale further telling of the spirit attacking and killing residents in Luna, New Mexico. Dan’s Screenplay entry was selected as a Silver winner in the Supspense/Thriller category. Congratulations and thank you to Danny and Darby for representing Trinidad in the independent film festival world! As a result of their selection as winners at the TrindieFest Independent Film Festival, both Darby and Dan’s title’s, loglines and synopsis will be sent to over 1600 producers in the film industry. We wish you both the best of luck with your future in the film industry. The three-day event took place at three selected theatre locations in Trinidad, where the 14 submissions were showcased and interesting guest speakers including Joe Estevez, brother of famous actor Martin Sheen, who spoke on the final day of the event, writer/director Catherine Cyran who has worked for independent producer Roger Corman and has a solid production background presented her views on the challenges and decisions facing the independent writer/director and L.A. producer Mark Stolaroff, the third guest speaker, who is an official selection at over 20 festivals, winning 4 awards so far, including Best Feature Film at Sci-Fi London. Wrapping up the event was an awards dinner at Purgatoire on Elm where the winners were presented with their various awards and guests were treated to a delicious meal and the company of all those involved in the successful weekend event. “The City of Trinidad embraced our endeavors to put on this event and with lots of community help, we plan to continue making TrinidieFest an annual event each September. We hope that everyone who attended the First Annual TrindieFest enjoyed the efforts of all those involved and spreads the word for next year’s event,” said the Loudons. Thank you, Kirk and Julie for your vision for Trinidad!

FEATURE FILM WINNERS Drama –Gold - “Sal” (Salt) – Diego Rougier Silver- “Slave” – Jorgo Papvassiliou Bronze – “For Lovers Only” – Mark Polish Hon. Mention- “Maria My Love” – Jasmine McGlade Chazelle Comedy – Gold – “Beat Down” – Deanne Foley Silver – “Karaoke Man” – Scott LeGrand Bronze – “Letting Go” – Jake Torem Suspense/Thriller – Gold – “The Kill Hole”- Mischa Webley Silver – “Hombre Y Tierra” – Christian Cisneros Bronze – “Three of a Kind” – Gregory James Green Hon. Mention – “End of the Road” – Monte Moore Action – Gold – “Pirate Brothers” – Asun Mawardi Documentary – Gold – “I Stand Corrected” – Andrea Meyerson Silver- “The Pipe” – Risteard O’Demhnaill Hon. Mention – “Herman’s House” – Angad Singh Bhalla & Lis Valencia-Svensson BEST IN SHOW – “The Kill Hole” – Janelle Hawkes SCREENPLAY WINNERS Drama – Gold – “For Briseis” – Darby Shier Silver – “Jack’s Journey” – Jane Merrow Bronze – “The Deaf Kid” – Catrine McGregorUnger Comedy – Gold – “Killing Me Softly” – Jessica DeLine Silver – “I’m With the Band” – Dana Whitney Bronze – “Available” – Michael Gibrall Suspense/Thriller – Gold - “Paper Trail” – Russ Meyer Silver – “La Llorona” – Daniel Leonetti Bronze – “A Perfect Virtue” –Alex Puchell Action –Gold – “Ripple” – Heather Faris BEST IN SHOW – “Paper Trail” – Russ Meyer

Trinidad Trindiefest A Partial Review By Joe Tarabino

Thursday’s opening night event was a perfectly cut little gem of a program, a premiere of Catrine McGregor Unger and Gregory James Green’s Defining Moment. A respectable audience of about thirty enjoyed this subtle discourse involving teenage artist, xxxx, and experienced film actor Margo Kidder discussing the varieties of artistic experience which, by accident, also reveals just how bloated, inauthentic and disrespectful the current political world is of its audience. At the other end of the spectrum, the world of Eurotica came to Trinidad after winning awards at Tribecca in New York and also on the other coast in Los Angeles screenings. A colorless, desaturated spectacle of corruption and amorality, Slave more than exceeded central european the limits set for decadence in skin flicks by the dragon tattoo franchise or the excitement, intrigue and technical excellences (including an effective soundtrack) of the James School of Bondage. Somewhere in between was the final work of the weekend, For Lovers Only, which somewhat missed its target audience. Neither a playfully insight into Paris or Manhattan in the manner of a Woody Allen, nor a trendy little romp in the style of vintage old Truffaut; it was repetitive and mostly pointless with a beautiful sophisticate getting down but not quite dirty with a loser of a friend in a world of exotic black and white postcard locations

and cloudscapes. Inadequate subtitling, inconsistent sound quality and somewhat random editing made it more of a poster child for independent filmmaking clichés than reveal the sophistication evident in the rest of the festival. If nothing else, like the long weekend, it provided something for everyone with an adventurous spirit to either argue about or to love which is the essence of a good film festival. The feature presentation by Catherine Cyran, like the other special programs, was a breathlessly exhilarating insight into her successful career and the history of this world of alternate motion pictures which was epitomized in Hollywood by the Roger Corman school of filmmaking over the last half of the last century. Cryan’s take on Corman’s style and substance quite by accident echoed one of the features at this year’s thirtyninth Telluride Film Festival over the Labor Day weekend at which he was honored with a tribute suggesting just how relevant and accurate were event producers Kirk and Julie Loudon and their take on the state of the art. Overall, Trindiefest One provided Trinidadians with a unique experience which should be fondly remembered: their own, in many cases first experience of a film festival format of quality independently produced films and more than accomplished filmmakers. Only the most sophomoric of students couldn’t find something to love in it and; almost equally true, a thing or two that they might not want to experience again. The success of the event on all levels other than financial, however, has its sponsors already planning an even longer and more satisfying event for next September. Copy / Julie Loudon, Frank Modica, Jim Turner, Liesette Preisner

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Night Out

For NOAH’s Press Release

September 18, 2012 Local Restaurants Support Shelter Recently Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, located at 224 North Chestnut, began a program called a “Night Out for Noah’s.” With a goal of supporting local businesses, as well as incorporating a fundraiser for the shelter, Noah’s Ark reached out to local restaurants to kick off a monthly program. Once a month, on one of the last Thursday’s of the month, the following restaurants have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds back to the shelter; Buenos, Bob & Earl’s, Fabilis Wings, Bella Luna Pizzeria, Nana & Nano’s, The Corner Shop Café, Wendy’s and What A Grind.

Noah’s Ark fundraising lead and board member Laura Slesarik wanted to start a program like this here after seeing the success it had in her hometown in Wisconsin.

“Noah’s Ark is is a community asset, for those of us with pets as family members we need to step up and support the good work that they are doing down there,” Frances commented.

“People just knew to support the shelter and eat out on those days. Plus, who doesn’t want a break from cooking? So you get to support the local economy and shelter. It’s a win-win situation for all!”

To support the economy and local shelter you can join the “Night Out for Noah’s” program and head out to eat on one of the last Thursday’s of the month; September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 13.

One of the restaurants has taken it a step even farther. If you head over to The Corner Shop Café you’ll see an entire menu specifically designed for the shelter with meals such as the “Rottweiler Breakfast Burrito”, “Meow Mix” (Tuna Melt Sandwich) “Dachshund Hot Dog”, “Pit Bull Chili”, “Puppy Love” (Chicken Alfredo) and of course “Fluffy’s Pie.”

For more information about the program, or to join and participate, please contact Laura Slesarik at 719-859-1802. “Have a howling good Night Out!”

Café owner Frances Nicholson wanted to support the shelter on a regular basis, opposed to monthly. Therefore, when someone orders a meal off of the specialty menu, during anytime, they will be supporting the shelter also. Frances hopes her push to support the shelter will push other business owners to do the same.

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GOVERNMENT SERVING TRINIDAD FOR 100 YEARS Our most significant and historic structure deserves a Celebration! By Marty Hackett Over 100 area residents, Las Animas County employees, business and organizational leaders, and city, county and other government officials were in attendance at the 100 year anniversary/re-dedication ceremony held recently for the Las Animas County Courthouse. Commissioner Mack Louden perhaps summed up the event best as he offered tribute to those who built the monumental structure a century ago. “It was an honor to be part of the celebration, which is such a great part of the rich history of our county, to the persons who built it, to the workers who represent it, and to everyone who will continue to make it a vital part of our community.” Kicking off the ceremony were the local boy scouts who conducted the presentation of the flags as the Trinidad High School Miner Band entertained the crowd with patriotic

songs. Colorado Free Masons, including Grandmaster Karl Hinkle, conducted the ages-old tradition of the consecration of the building, as was done 100 years ago when the building was built and first dedicated. Pouring wine, oil and corn on the new cornerstone which was laid by the Masonic Grand Lodge is a tradition that is said to be a sign of prosperity and well-being. “The courthouse has many stories to tell. It is a symbol of the hard work and dedication past, present and future. The courthouse is a landmark. There aren’t many more buildings like this anywhere,” Sheriff James Casias said. One of the most exciting moments during the ceremony was the revealing of the contents of the 100 year-old time capsule that was unearthed prior to the event. Joining the original time capsule, which will be reburied for the next generation of courthouse employees to unveil 100 years from now, will be a new time capsule containing items from the Welcome Center, Sheriff ’s department, tourism videos, present-day photos and other items representative of the time and the area. “We are all honored to have been part of this building’s long and storied existence,” said Kim Chavez, who has worked for over 20 years in the Las Animas County Courthouse. “I will always remember this day and what it means to me personally.”

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NEW VIEWS A Child’s Words of HOPE By Marty Hackett

The Pioneer Natural Resources Relay for Life team worked two months of fundraising events; selling burritos, biscuits and gravy, a BBQ lunch, a silent auction, selling tickets for a cow elk hunt raffle donated by Vermejo Park, manning the dunk tank at a Triggers baseball game and several other fundraisers. The team raised a total of $13,855.80 and were presented with a plaque at Tequila’s last month for raising the most money.

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But this story is about Tyler Luksich, the grandson of PNR employee Ruth Luksich, Tyler was a main speaker at the Relay for Life event at Central Park in Trinidad on August 17 to help Celebrate, Remember, & Fight Back with the American Cancer Society. Tyler is now 11. He was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia and is in his third year of treatment. When one thinks about someone who is battling cancer or has lost that battle, it hurts your heart, but it is something else entirely when it is a child. This is Tyler’s story: Hi, my name is Tyler Wade Luksich and I was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2009. Needless to say it has changed my life and my family’s life forever. I was 8 years old and in the middle of third grade when the doctors found out about my leukemia. I was in school when my mom checked me out because the doctor had found something in my blood test. I hadn’t been feeling good for a few weeks, but I never thought that I would have cancer. I’m lucky that my doctor Patty caught it right away. I was on my way to Albuquerque within a couple of hours and the Oncologìst at the hospital diagnosed me with ALL the next morning. Everything happened really fast from there. I had to have surgery to put a port in my chest, and then the chemo began right away. The day that they started chemo was supposed to be my first day of winter vacation, but I was in the hospital. I stayed there for nine days and then another week and a half at Casa Esperanza before I could come home. The best thing is that I have never had to have a long hospital stay again. The worst thing about chemo at the beginning was the PEG shot. That one really hurt. Now I just don’t like having spinal taps or taking my pills. The good news is that I am almost done with treatment.

I only have until April and then I will be done with chemo. I can’t wait because I went into sixth grade this year and I’m in Junior High. Chemo treatments make my immune system weak, so I miss a lot of school. I hate missing school and my friends, and it’s hard to keep up with the work and still make good grades. In third grade, I actually missed the whole second semester of school. It was really difficult. Last year the winter months were really hard and I missed a lot of school again. It may sound weird, but I love school and most of the cafeteria food too. It beats hospital food. I’ve decided that even in bad things there is a purpose. I can’t feel sorry for myself because there are a lot of kids that are worse off than me. I only lost my hair once, and it grew back really fast. I have been able to be pretty normal because physically my body seems to be doing ok. My family really loves me, and people have been really good to us. My teachers have all supported me. The doctors and nurses are really good to me. And most of all family and friends have been there to cheer me up and help me out. My purpose now is to try to bring awareness to everyone’s fight with cancer. It affects everyone because we all have family and friends who have had cancer. It’s scary, but it’s the truth. Too many people lose their lives to this horrible disease. It’s time to knock it out completely. I have so many things going for me in life. I’m going to try to look at this like a bump in the road, and use my illness as a way to fight back against cancer. I hope I’ve become a stronger person because of this. “It takes determination and courage to fight cancer and every survivor here, along with their caregivers, has that,” Tyler told the crowd at the Relay event. “ I think that someday there will be a cure for all cancer, and by being here today we are helping to achieve that goal.”

EDUCATION School TCAP Scores Skyrocket Trinidad School District Reports Marked Increase in Student TCAP Scores By Marty Hackett The inaugural Transitional Colorado Assessment Program which replaced the CSAP test and measures students’ year-to-year learning improvements, showed some encouraging data and significantly improved numbers for School District #1 students. District #1 overall results included 27 total grades and contents – 8 grade levels (3rd-10th grades) testing in three different subjects (Reading, Math and Writing) and 3 grade levels (5th, 8th, and 10th) testing in an additional subject (Science). The exciting results are that 63% showed improvement compared to the 44% reported for 2011 CSAP scores. Equally exciting is that of that percentage whose scores declined, which was reported as 37% compared to 55% in 2011. “Seventeen areas improved!” explained Toni Mangino, Executive Director of Learning Services for the school district. Encouraging numbers were also reported for those students who participated in the Compass Learning Program. A core group of 345 students tested in grades 3-10 also either maintained or improved their scores in Reading and Math. “This program is earmarked to improve student learning and achievement for those students who we felt needed intervention,” said Superintendent Dr. Manual Rodriguez. He explained that this core group of District #1 students were identified by cross-referencing previous CSAP scores and individual teacher recommendations of students in need of intervention.

The two grade levels which did not show a higher percentage of improved scores, 6th Grade (47 students) and 9th Grade (61 students), had only 43% improving. However, the 8th Grade (36 students) led the pack with an overwhelming 92% showing improved scores. The introduction of the TCAP comes amid the state’s transition to common core standards in reading, writing, math and science. It will reportedly be replaced by a new set of tests in reading, writing and math after the 2013-14 school year, and also by a new science assessment next year. Scores on TCAP, which was given to nearly 500,000 students statewide, are comparable to CSAP in all areas except science scores. Statewide, year-to-year performance data showed Colorado students posting minor gains in all grades in reading; drops in five of eight grade levels in writing, minimal increases in five of eight grade levels in math, and slim gains in fifth- and 10thgrade science. Although statewide writing scores were down in many grades, one of the more striking numbers was a drop in fourth and sixth grades. While fluctuations from 2011 CSAP scores generally hovered near 1 or 2 percentage points, writing in grade 4 fell 6.4 pts. and sixth fell 5.8 points. The state department of education delayed release of the test results until it concluded its final analysis — and when it’s examination turned up no flaws in the test design or data, it called in a national expert to verify the results. It found the design and data accurate.

TCAP results for those participating in the Compass Learning program by grade level and tested in Reading and Math: 67% of the 32 students tested in 3rd Grade and the 30 students tested in 4th Grade showed improvement 77% of the 43 students tested in 5th Grade showed improvement 80% of the 40 students tested in 7th Grade showed improvement 66% of the 56 students tested in 10th grade showed improvement

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TRINIDAD TREASURES Gem in the Community Anna Grace Risley By Dave Santistevan Jr. Photos by Around Trinidad She doesn’t look, act, or work as if she’s 78 years old, but Anna Risley is truly one of Trinidad’s hard working treasures. At the Harry Sayre Senior Center, Risley continues her dedication to the center and to seniors who continue to make it a gem in the community. Risley was born in 1934 in Trinidad in the home her brother John Rino still lives in. Her parents Gaspar, a coal miner, and Grace Rino raised Anna and her six siblings, four brothers Joe, Frank, Louis, and John and her two sisters Josephine Slanovich and Rose Vecellio in Trinidad. All of the Rino children attended and graduated from Holy Trinity Schools, Ann graduating in 1952. Two years later she met and married Ronald R. Risley who served in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of PFC, and receiving an Honorable Discharge. After serving his country, Ronald Risley supported his family as an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1975. After 45 years of celebrating life together, Anna lost her husband when he passed away in 1999. The Risley’s raised two wonderful children; Tom who works for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and daughter Karen who is employed by the City of Denver. Her children and their wonderful spouses have blessed them with two grandchildren, Kurt and Garrett Risley. “I am proud of my family, and I love them very much,” Risley added. “Family is very important.” Anna decided to help contribute to the family’s finances and took on employment with Michael’s Photoshop, dedicating 25-years of service to the business until it closed in late 1985. A year later, Anna began working for the Fisher’s Peak Senior Center, which was located on Kansas Street,and had around 400 members. “Patty Pickett was the director, and my duties included helping with the books, office assistant

and activities manager. I also helped out in the kitchen,” Risley said proudly. It was an exciting day when the Fisher’s Peak Senior Center received the news that a new Senior Center would be built to house the growing number of seniors who made it an important part of their lives. Working side by side at the new Harry R. Sayre Senior Center, Ann said, “Patty and I worked to help bring the food program here, we have had a number of successful fundraisers, and our membership has increased to over 500. We are so proud of that.” In June of 1998 and upon her friend and coworker’s retirement, Risley took over the reigns as director of the center which is now located at 1222 San Pedro Street and which continues to operate as a non-profit organization benefiting local seniors. “We have raised a total of $55,000 with our spaghetti dinners alone. Mr. John Rino, our staff and volunteers have done a great job with that and other annual events,” Risley added. “This year, we raised over $4,500 with the spaghetti dinner and even more with our other two yearly fundraisers. The staff, members and community are great. They offer us support every year.” Risley works endlessly and is truly dedicated to the center’s staff and members. At 78-years young, she has not had a true vacation in years and doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. “This job is great. There is a different story every day to be told, I look forward to coming to work every day, to see everyone whom I truly consider to be family,” Risley added. “They are people who I will see and live with the rest of my life. The hardest part of the job is when someone never comes back, that’s hard for all of us.” She is proud of the room that was dedicated to her brother John at the center and is thankful to Las Animas County and the City of Trinidad and for their yearly contributions to the center including free utilities. “I want to thank all of the residents, our great staff, the wonderful board, all of our members and our many dedicated volunteers, because without them, neither this center nor I would have been able to give back to the community,” Risley said. “We are all truly blessed! Thank you!”

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FAITH Faith allows things to happen. It is the power that comes from a fearless heart. When a fearless heart believes, miracles happen.

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