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About Us AroundTrinidad Community Roundtable Howdy Visitors Apishipa State Wildlife Area Fresh Air Trinidad Skatepark Hot Tips-Style & Beauty Style for Guys The College Spot A Career in Massage Therapy Sports Ride ‘Em Cowgirl Sports Schedules Hall of Fame Cleaning up the Town Healthy Living New Clinic at the Health Department Horoscopes Delicious Dishes Cover Story Fighting with Faith (Breast Cancer Awareness) Business Spotlight I Saw a UFO Art & Music
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Fall Fest at Mt. Carmel Paw News Pet CPR New Views Scared Straight Education Area School Homecomings Government Recall Baby Jay Trinidad Treasures The Beacon Program
Around Trinidad
A Word from the Editor…
This issue of Around Trinidad is dedicated to the women in our community and around the world who have battled breast cancer. We join the nation this month in promoting breast cancer awareness knowing that although many great strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, there remains much to be accomplished. We encourage all women to take charge of their own breast health, to make regularly scheduled visits to their health care professionals, to learn more about breast cancer, and breast health. Be the pilot that drives your girlfriends, mothers, daughters, and other women in your family to do the same. We also wish to acknowledge the American Cancer Society and the Trinidad Cancer Alliance for being there for these brave women who have fought the fight. Thank you also to all those who join us in promoting October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month! E.R.A. McCarthey
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Community Roundtable Community Roundtable Working Towards enhancing and improving the quality of life in Trinidad.
By Marty Hackett
the meetings and have joined in action teams to identify specific areas of opportunity within the community that require improvement. Facilitator Kim Krisco has led the group in a forward moving direction, with no dissention and other community leaders have kept the group on a positive track. Teams have been developed to address issues in areas such as Health & Living, Education and Workforce, Economic Development Effective Government and Community Pride. After several meetings, groups have progressed to now working on specific projects in their specific areas. “Action Trinidad”, the new Economic Development focus group has identified job creation, new business and industry, and an increase outreach for tourism as their projects. The “DEER” group is working on developing existing economic resources in the community and turning what we have into an economic engine; economic development via arts and artists; and preserving Trinidad’s historic buildings.
Members of the community have been joining together at a monthly community roundtable event to work together to bring positive change to Trinidad. The event, sponsored by Trinidad Community Foundation, has been held at Mt. Carmel Health and Wellness Center and the Trinidad Middle School Gymnasium for the past few months with some positive and productive ideas coming forth. Upwards of 70 community members have attended
The “Student Achievements R-US” team is focusing on education; improving the educational system to include the schools, college and workforce; and improving the local labor pool with appropriate training. The “Healthnicks” group is working on Healthy Living. They will focus on continued improvement to our river corridors; address needs for a new or
renovated hospital; and community efforts to move towards sustainability. The Community Pride group who has named themselves “Lipstick and Rouge” will focus on developing a community pride initiative; improve the appearance of downtown and neighborhoods; and protect the already beautiful surroundings, population diversity, and history. The last group, the “Helping Hands” group is focusing on Effective Government. Connecting city and county governments with its citizens; “a cadre of community and civic leaders working together” and helping them to “stop differentiating between native and new community members. The Action Teams will be working on taking charge of their identified projects and with specific time periods for completions, either short term or long term, and ways to measure the goals set forth. Stakeholders within the community who are not involved with the Community Roundtable Project are invited to join the group at the next upcoming meeting scheduled on October 24 or Nov. 14 at the Mitchell Museum, both meetings beginning at 6 p.m. Direct any feedback and ideas to the Trinidad Community Foundation at info@trinidadcf.org or call 719-846-3943. By Marty Hackett
Howdy Visitors THINGS to Do… Run Free ______________________________
past the parking lot and you will find the canyon rim. Most people hiking in the canyon use game trails.
Visit Apishapa State Wildlife Area Apishapa State Wildlife Area is not often visited, which is good news for those seeking the wildlifewatching experience. In these 7,935 acres of rolling to level shortgrass prairie with piñon-juniper, birders will find an “undiscovered jewel,” according to coloradocountybirding.com (see Wildlife Watching). Bighorn sheep have been reintroduced to the area by the Division of Wildlife. Antelope, mule deer, bobcats, rabbit, and coyotes also live here. Being There Camping is allowed with no open fires. No fishing. Hunting in season, September 1–February 28, is for deer, antelope bighorn sheep, rabbit, turkey, scaled quail, and dove. The area has no facilities; pack everything in and out. Two-track roads allow vehicle travel to different portions of the property, which is in three separate parcels. Most roads lie past the parking lot. Traffic is prohibited unless roads are dry, and no off-road driving is permitted. If roads are wet, proceed on foot or horseback from the welcome sign and parking area. If you come to a fence, please go no further; private property surrounds the area. Part of Apishapa Canyon, enormous and cedarscented, runs through the SWA. Follow the roads
Getting There This area is in the eastern region. For the north entrance: Take Highway 10, which can be reached from I-25 near Walsenburg (which is 37 miles northwest of Trinidad) or from east of La Junta. From Walsenburg, go east on Highway 10 for about 18 miles, then south on County Road 77 for 7 miles. Then go east on County Road 90 for about 11 miles to the property. You may meet “no trespassing” signs along the way, but state signs reassure you that you are on public roads.
For the south entrance: From Highway 10, the sign says “Apishapa SWA 20 miles.” Once you are on county roads, there are signs pointing which direction to go for the north entrance or south entrance. Current open-fire regulations: 719-846-2211 (Las Animas County Sheriff) Current hunting regulations: wildlife.state.co.us/ hunting Other information: Colorado Division of Wildlife office in Pueblo, CO: 719-561-5300 Area wildlife officer: 719-680-1412 wildlife.state.co.us/landwater/statewildlifeareas Information Courtesy of the Trinidad Tourism Board www.historictrinidad.com.
Gather your recyclables – and take them to Waste Connections at 2600 Freedom Rd. from 8 a.m.noon on Oct. 21 and 22. 719-845-8218
Make a difference in your community – join the Community Roundtable on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. @ Mitchell Museum. 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 6800828
Stop by the Las Animas & Huerfano Counties Health Department at 412 Benedicta Ave. for their New Clinic Open House on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Get your flu shots – The annual Emergency Preparedness Drive Thru Clinic will take place once again at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds Oct 13. Info area Health Dept. 719-846-2213 First Annual Meet the Candidates Coffee at the Trinidad/Las Animas County Economic Development Office 134 W. Main St. on Oct. 15 from 6:30- 8 p.m. The public is invited to stop by or submit their questions to the candidates by email at tlacecodev@aol.com or bring them by the office. Meet your new doctors and new administration – at the Mt. San Rafael Hospital Open House Oct. 23 5-7 p.m. Fresh Baked Goods Anyone? – On Oct. 26 at MSRH lobby, the hospital auxiliary will host their annual Bake Sale. Take an evening stroll through the “heart” of historic Trinidad and enjoy chilling tales of ghastly ghosts, mysterious murders, shaky showdowns, and Old-West characters running wild in the streets. Departures Corazon Gallery 149 E. Main St. Oct. Fridays 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 6 p.m. Info and tickets 719-680-4721 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards, Sat. Oct. 13 Holiday Inn 6 p.m. RSVP 846-8234 Enjoy family entertainment,; a Halloween Costume Parade and Carved Pumpkin Contest, Live Music and the first annual “Best Pie Recipe” Contest at The Taste of Trinidad at Mt. Carmel– Oct. 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. The community is invited to enjoy signature items from a variety of area restaurants. The Black and White Ball at the A.R. Mitchell Museum is back! Sat. Oct. 13 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Support the Mitchell’s major fundraiser of the year. Formal or cowboy formal. Make it a date night! Info 719-846-4224 Honor our local WWII Veterans at an Exhibit and Veterans Reception at the Mitchel Art Center 150 E. Main St. on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3-6 p.m. Sponsored by the First National Bank Trinidad and the AR Mitchell Museum. Call 719-846-4224 for information.
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FRESH AIR
Entertainment for your youngsters!
Got teens that love to ride their bike or skateboard? If your family vacation is a battle to get those teenagers that spend most of their time on their iPad or texting on their cellphone involved, and you just happen to have their bike or board along, stop by Trinidad’s world renown Skate Park. Just moments away from many of the hotels in town, the park has been visited by skaters from around the nation and the world. The park offers a safe community place to hang out, for residents and visitors alike who all keep the park clean, friendly, and in tip-top shape. Champion skater Tony Hawk rated Trinidad’s skate park one of the top ten in the world. The sport’s longest grind is possible on the 120-foot flat wall. With lots of lines and no kinks, the skate park pro-
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vides challenging and fast full-arena runs and also accommodates the young ones. Next to the skate park is Trinidad’s radical new disc golf course. Bleachers, picnic tables, and a restroom make for all-day play. Located on the south side of Trinidad off Garfield St, park hours of permitted use are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Skate within your abilities and have fun! Use of this park is at your own risk. Safety equipment including helmets, knee and elbow pads, wrist supports, and proper shoes is required. Pegs on bicycles MUST be skate park friendly—rounded at the ends to protect the surface of the facility (plastic covers preferred). Profanity, recklessness, and rowdy behavior are prohibited. No modifications to the skate park or makeshift items are allowed on or in the premises. Skating is allowed only in authorized areas. Respect the neighborhood and avoid excessive noise. Loud music will not be tolerated at ANY TIME. Tobacco, alcohol, or glass containers are prohibited and food and beverages are required to be kept off the skating surface and disposed of properly in available trash receptacles. Spectators are asked to observe from outside the skating area. We hope you and your family enjoy our famous skate park, and if you didn’t pack the boards and the bikes this time around, be sure to next time! By Marty Hackett
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Style for Guys 4 Tips to Be Dashing 1. 3. Chose a haircut that flatters the shape of your face. If you have a strong jawline and lean cheekbones you might want to try growing your hair a bit and softening your look. If your features are round and softer add height at the top of your head to downplay the curves and bring out your features. Going to a barber is tried and true but if you go to a unisex salon and let a woman style your hair you may be pleasantly surprised.
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All hair must be groomed. It doesn’t matter if you’re a smooth daddy or a hairy tough guy, ALL your hair needs to be groomed. Trim your beard, nose and ear hair, as well as any other body hair that me be growing without direction. Your sexiness will increase enormously.
Buy clothes that suit your personality. Clothes don’t make the man but they sure help with everyone’s impression of him. Refrain from copying what you see everyone else wearing and definitely go beyond plain jeans, t-shirts and flannels in black, gray or white. Use color, choose patterns, and express yourself through your wardrobe. Leaders are a lot hotter than followers.
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Have Good Manners. Looking wonderful is always a great thing but if you forget to use common courtesy than you will never be more than just a pretty face.
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A Career in Massage Therapy or Holistic Health Nurturing TSJC’s School of Massage & Holistic Health
By Kathleen Donnelly
Trinidad State Junior College is such a great place for students of different ages and diverse interests to find and follow their own individual paths to a successful life. TSJC offers traditional postsecondary academic associate degree programs for students who want to go on to earn a baccalaureate or even more advanced degree, but it also offers career and technical programs for those who are searching for practical training for careers in vocational fields, for those who are eager to go out into the work world.
ten jobs most in demand,” Evans said. “Holistic health providers are not medical professionals, but they may work in conjunction with traditional medical providers,” she said. Approximately 4 out of 10 people in the United Sates are already using some form of alternative health treatment, and all indicators point to continued growth in the holistic health industry. Evans’ own career has spanned both traditional and holistic health care. Originally from New Zealand, Evans earned a bachelor of science nursing, (BSN), from Auckland University. After graduating from college, she worked as a nurse in England, ran a hospital and outpatient clinics in Cyprus for 3 years, then returned to London and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East as a medical personnel recruiter. Her next job was creating a national survey for drugs of abuse in the United Kingdom, and setting up a procedure for drug testing that became the standard followed throughout Europe and most of the world, excluding the U.S. Following this, she set up a worldwide network of nurses to do drug tests on oil tankers, while she traveled all around the world to conduct trainings. It was after this that she attended the West London School of Therapeutic Massage and Sports Medicine, and started her own Massage practice. Evans had always been active in sports herself: and many of her clients were involved in sports, including the British cycling team.
TSJC’s School of Massage & Holistic Health is one of these great career and technical education programs, in which students can earn a certificate in massage therapy and an associate of applied science in holistic health. Director Kay Evans was instrumental in establishing the massage therapy program on the Trinidad campus in 2004. She re-structured the curriculum to match the National certification exam, and was responsible for establishing TSJC as the first college in Colorado to offer a two-year degree in holistic health. Helping students find rewarding and successful careers is important to Evans and the other fulltime and part-time instructors for TSJC’s program. “Massage therapy is on the national list of the top
On a vacation to the great American southwest, a ranch in Trinchera, Colorado, Evans met her future husband, and thereby came to TSJC. Evans says that students come to Trinidad State’s massage therapy and holistic health program from all around the world. “We are unique in that we not only offer courses in standard massage therapy, but also courses in energy work and Eastern medicine at a basic level,” she said. Students are taught such subjects as anatomy and physiology, human energy healing systems, nutrition and body chemistry, stress management and relaxation techniques, therapeutic touch and bodywork, and natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils.
Therapy during spring semester each year. The clinic also provides students the opportunity to learn business management skills which are essential for many holistic health practitioners. Students also go out into the community to put their knowledge into practice at various community events and at such locations as the hospital and nursing home. QUIZ: Thinking About A Career in Massage Therapy or Holistic Health? 1.
Do you enjoy working with your hands?
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Are you looking for a career that will allow you more professional freedom?
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Do you have a desire to help others?
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Do you see yourself as a nurturing person?
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Are you interested in learning about human anatomy and how the body moves and functions?
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Would you like having a flexible work schedule?
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Do you enjoy working one on one with people?
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Do you consider yourself a good listener?
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Would you enjoy coaching people on better ways to care for their bodies?
10. Have you been told you have a great touch? 11. Have friends/family told you that you would make a great massage therapist? 12. Would you enjoy working in a calm healing environment? For more information about TSJC’s massage therapy and holistic health program, contact Kay Evans at 846-5468.
Students enrolled in TSJC’s School of Massage Therapy and Holistic Health gain confidence and people skills by holding regular clinic hours for the public, at a very affordable cost, in the soothing, real-life environment of the School of Massage
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Ride Em’ Cowgirl Montoya Representing Las Animas County on Otero Jr. College Rodeo Team
Photos courtesy of Tommy T Rodeo Shot’s from Sheridan College Competition— By David J. Santistevan, Jr.
Jamie Lynn Montoya is showing heart and dedication and years of hard work is paying off as she completes her freshman year and living out two childhood dreams by studying nursing and competing on the barrel racing team. “I was really excited to come to Otero this fall and start college. Montoya is the 18-year-old daughter of Jim and Diana Montoya. A 2012 graduate of Hoehne High School, she lettered in volleyball and hoops as a Lady Farmer and was named Las Animas County Round-Up Rodeo Sr. Queen in 2009. In August of 2012 she was awarded a scholarship of $500 to help her pay for books by the Southern Colorado Livestock Association.
in Fishers Peak and Little Britches as well. Last summer, I competed in a number of rodeo events winning some of them, because I wanted to experience the rodeo life.”
The OJC Rodeo team began riding again in competitions in 2009 in the Central Rocky Mountain Region, with a OJC Rattler Rodeo Club that was established in 1957. For 25-years the club and the OJC Rodeo teams were active until the mid -1980’s. In the 2009-2010 school year support for the rodeo team and club began to surface again and it is now funded by the OJC Athletic Department and is fully recognized as a varsity sport by OJC. “College competition is much harder. We compete against universities and small colleges at a high varsity level. It’s been fun, and I have worked really hard,” Montoya added. “It is really difficult more so than I was used to. I did well but now the girls are a little more experienced than me, it’s not that their horse is better, but experience is a key in rodeo.” Montoya and the team have competed in five events this fall at Central Wyoming State, Chadron State College, Sheridan JC, Lamar CC, and Laramie CC. “I think that it is very important to bring back the sport of rodeo to our great country and to promote and support our local county fairs and clubs like 4-H.” Montoya added. “This is part of our rich history and heritage in small farming communities in small towns all across America.”
“My dad took me out for my very first horse ride when I was really young,” Montoya told AroundTrinidad. “My very first competitions were at the age of four or five in the Fisher’s Peak Horse Association rodeos, so I have been involved with horses, rodeos and ranch life my whole life.” She was honored by the Fisher’s Peak Horse Association. A competitor in the Barrels competition as a member of the OJC Rattler Rodeo Team, Rattler Rodeo Coach Linsay Rosser-Sumpter says, “Jamie and our whole team work hard, they are great to work with. It’s been an honor.” Montoya loves to play basketball and volleyball, listening to music, spending time with family and friends and riding horses. She was an active member of the Hoehne 4-H Club. She held a 3.6 Grade Point Average her senior year, and she was on the Honor Roll. “I competed and won the 747 Productions Barrel Racing competitions quite a few times winning a buckle there,” Montoya said proudly. “I competed
Sports
Montoya helps out with the Agriculture Program at OJC saying, “We help other students and kids learn about life on the farm, about what agriculture is. I believe it is important to help others learn the importance of agriculture.” Montoya will also compete for the OJC rodeo team next spring. “The easy part is riding because I have been riding since I was little, but the hardest thing is the mental part. When you are competing against 70 or more women you have to be mentally tough and ready.”
Sports Schedule Primero High School Football Schedule
Hoehne Girls High School Volleyball Schedule
Friday Oct. 19 Eads @ Primero Kickoff 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 20 Santa Fe League Tourney Games and Times TBA (C Team)
Primero Jr. High Football Schedule
Monday Oct. 22 District Pig-Tail Match Varsity TBA
Friday Oct. 19 Eads @ Primero Kickoff 4 p.m.
Tuesday Oct. 23 First Round Class 1A District Six Playoffs at high seed home sites TBA
Primero High School Volleyball Schedule
Thursday Oct. 25 Class 1A District Six Playoffs @ Otero JC in La Junta TBA
Friday Oct. 19 Cotopaxi @ Primero Varsity only start time Noon District Six Match
Hoehne Farmers Class 1A 8-Man 2012 Football Schedule
Saturday Oct. 20 Primero vs. Creede @ La Veta Varsity only start time 11 a.m. District Six Match
Friday Oct.. 19 Fowler @ Hoehne Southern Conference League Game Kickoff 7 p.m.
Primero Jr. High Volleyball Schedule
Friday or Saturday Oct. 26/27 Cross Divisional Playoff Game Site TBA Times TBA
Friday Oct. 19 Cotopaxi @ Primero start time 11 a.m.
Trinidad Miner Football 2012 - Varsity Schedule Date Opponent Site Time Friday, October 19 Friday, October 26
Manitou Springs* Florence*
* Tri-Peaks League game
Home Home
Date Opponent Site Time Manitou Florence
Away Away
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Trinidad Miner Volleyball 2012 Schedule Date Opponent Site Time Saturday, October 20
Lamar*
Away
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The First National Bank in Trinidad and the A.R. Mitchell Museum are hosting a special Veterans’ Reception and World War II Exhibit at the Mitchell Art Center, located at 150 E. First Street in Trinidad, on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public and will feature the World War II stories, photographs and memorabilia shared by 27 veterans from Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. For the past eleven months Chris Huffman, Vice President and Marketing Officer with The First National Bank, has been working very closely with these veterans, gathering their stories and images from the war, which will be featured in the Bank’s 27th Annual Collector’s Series Calendar. The depth of the material gathered was more than the calendar could hold, so plans were made early on to host a reception and show in honor of these veterans. These are ordinary men and women who 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 two dominating military aggressors. Without their efforts and sacrifices our world would be a far different place today.
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Trinidad Miner Football 2012 - Junior Varsity Schedule
Saturday, October 20 Saturday, October 27
PRESS RELEASE
3:30
Saturday, October 27 Tri-Peaks Volleyball Championship Tournament (4 Games) @ C.S.C.S.
The majority of these 27 veterans featured will be present, providing an opportunity for guests to visit with a few who “lived it” first hand. Also in attendance will be Brigadier General Ryan F. Gonslaves from Ft. Carson, along with a group of soldiers, and the 4th Infantry Division Band’s string quartet will be providing the music. At 3:30 p.m., General Gonslaves will make a formal presentation, recognizing these veterans for their service to America at its greatest hour of need. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about World War II from the servicemen’s point of view, and thank these men who fought on the front lines to defend this great nation. If you would like more information about this event, please call the A.R. Mitchell Museum at (719) 846-4224.
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Trinidad Hall of FAME
Cleaning Up The Town TSJC STUDENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The United States produces 246 million tons of trash per year, adding up to 4.6 lbs. per person. With less than 25 percent of it recycled and the rest placed in landfills, Americans still have a long way to go when it comes to managing their litter. Daniel Graeff, a music major at TSJC, and Charles Culver who is studying Theatre Tech, consider litter a nasty side-effect of our convenience-oriented disposable culture. Just to highlight the scope of the problem, the two young TSJC students and 60+ TSJC athletes and community residents spent Friday, Oct. 5 cleaning up and removing litter from the College Street Bridge to the Animas Street Bridge and filled three dump trucks with litter from along the river banks. “You couldn’t even walk down here,” Daniel said as I was shown the results of their clean up near the historic Water Works building. “It was like a carpet of trash,” added Charles. “You couldn’t even see the ground!” The two explained that it appeared that bears had drug the trash bags from nearby dumpsters and bear-proof containers that weren’t utilized correctly and tore them open down by the river. And once the trash was free, the wind and weather moved it freely. (Studies show that 18 percent of litter ends up in rivers, streams and oceans.) Cigarette butts, snack wrappers and takeout food and beverage containers were the
most commonly littered items. As Charles explained it, Daniel is cigarettes’ worst enemy. “He hates cigarettes!” He further explained that “if you dropped a cigarette in a glass of water and then drank the water, you would die.” Cigarettes are one of the most insidious forms of litter: Each discarded butt takes 12 years to break down, all the while leaching toxic elements such as cadmium, lead and arsenic into soil and waterways. The land and water are our children’s heritage, and the two tried to pound home the seriousness of littering, saying, “people are poisoning the earth for future generations!”
While the burden of litter cleanup usually falls to local governments or community groups, the two college students printed up flyers and rallied the community, the schools and the college to join them in cleaning up the designated area. Thinking it would take them a few days, the task was completed in approximately 2 hours. The City of Trinidad provided the trash bags, gloves and rakes, and Sodexo, the campus food service, provided the volunteers with sack lunches. Their efforts didn’t start and won’t stop with just this clean up, as I glanced over to see Charles stoop to pick up a cigarette butt.” We pick up trash just whenever we happen to be walking around,” he said casually, like it was no big thing to do so. AroundTrinidad wants to thank Daniel and Charles for being so conscientious of their environment. But the two expressly wanted to thank the athletic department at the college, the students, and the community for their participation. “Job well done!” Daniel said proudly! However, his parting comment, mostly a plea, is what this story is all about. “Please help us make people more aware!”
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HEALTHY LIVING Local Health Department Now Offering Acute Health Care
By Marty Hackett
The Las Animas/Huerfano Counties Health Department excitedly announces that they are now seeing acute care patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, giving Las Animas County residents another option for their health care. Dr. Paul Tennery will be taking patients by appointment or walk-in. from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on those specific days. “We are not a medical home,” explained Health Department Director Mary Garcia, “but we will see those individuals who are suffering from quick onset conditions,” which she identified as ‘Acute Care.’ Acute care is a term that refers to an illness that onsets very rapidly and is of short duration. A classic example is the so-called “stomach flu.” While acute illnesses may not last long, they can be very dangerous and in some cases are deadly. Management of acute illnesses requires determining what is making someone sick so that a treatment plan can be developed. Many people recover from acute illness with self-care at home but in other cases treatment in a hospital is necessary. Someone may feel very healthy and abruptly experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, coughing, aches and pains, confusion, skin rash, and so forth. Clusters of symptoms appearing together can provide information about the nature of an acute illness. Causes can include allergies, drug reactions, infections with microor-
ganisms, and autoimmune disorders. In some cases, the illness runs its course on its own. Supportive therapy such as rest and fluids can help the patient feel more comfortable while recovering. Other cases require medical intervention. Acute illness can cause severe dehydration, for example, which can cause permanent damage. Some people may also develop infections that could lead to death or disability if left untreated. There are some signs that can help people differentiate between an acute illness like a cold that can be managed at home and an acute illness like flesh-eating disease that requires medical attention. As a general rule, if a patient develops a high fever, has difficulty breathing, or experiences neurological symptoms like confusion, slurred speech, or extreme fatigue, the patient needs to see a doctor. Severe pain can also be a sign of a serious disease that needs to be treated at a hospital. Doctors prefer patients to be safe rather than sorry. If someone has an acute illness and there are concerns that medical treatment is needed, it is better to take the patient to a clinic or hospital for evaluation than to sit at home wondering if a doctor is needed. The best case scenario is that the doctor will examine the patient, determine that he or she will recover independently, and send the patient home. What are some types of acute illnesses? Some examples of acute illnesses may include the following: • •
Cold Flu syndrome
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Athletics This Week
Baseball 10/22 Adams State JV Alamosa, CO 6 p.m. 10/25 Otero Trinidad, CO 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer 10/19 Western Nebraska Scottsbluff, NE 3 p.m. 10/20 Laramie County CC Cheyenne, WY 1:30 p.m. 10/23-27 Region IX Tourney TBD TBA Women’s Soccer 10/19 Western Nebraska Scottsbluff, NE 1 p.m. 10/20 Laramie County CC Cheyenne, WY 4 p.m. 10/23-27 Region IX Tourney TBD TBA Volleyball 10/22 10/25
Adams State JV Otero Jr College
Alamosa, CO Trinidad, CO
6 p.m. 7 p.m.
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Strep throat Acute sinusitis Ear infection Bladder infection cervical and thoracic lumbar sprain/strain Physician’s office: When you make an appointment to see your physician for symptoms you may be having such as a rash, fever, nausea, vomiting or shortness of breath, the treatment the physician provides is considered to be acute medical care.
The LAHCHD promotes preventive health education and to provide healthcare services that will enhance the quality of life for citizens of Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. They also provide Environmental Health, Vital Statistics, Communicable Disease programs and Public Health programs including blood pressure checks; cholesterol checks; liver function tests; pregnancy testing; prenatal program; flu shots; immunizations; and medication Administration training. Additional services include the car seat program; discount bicycle helmets and knee pads; Early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment; child developmental screenings, vision/hearing screenings; baby and kids care; Colorado Health Plan Plus; handicapped children’s program; prescription assistance program; Tobacco Free Baby and Me; WIC Program; Emergency Preparedness & Response; READY Program; Bright Beginnings Program; HuLA; and Nurturing Parenting Classes. To make an appointment or for additional information call 719-846-2213 or visit the Health Department at 412 Benedicta Ave. in Trinidad, Colorado.
Weekly Horoscopes Aries
Try to be more watchful this week. It is very likely that new people you just met will become future partners, collaborators and supporters. In meetings and conversations show more knowledge and professionalism. If starting new work, finish it off, this will stabilize your position. Do not give up the opportunity to participate in various public appearances and interact with new people.
Taurus
Your energy level this week will slowly but steadily grow. Your constant interaction with new people will create many useful contacts. Consider carefully the offers you receive - some of them are quite promising and will open up good opportunities. In most cases you will offer to join the collective action but you must also cultivate your individualism. You’ll have to travel on business issues more often than before, but this should not worry you will handle assignments just fine.
Gemini
Events this week will not be very intense but they will be unforgettable. Luckily, positive emotions will predominate and they are associated with the family, your public appearances, and indirectly with your career. Your success is guaranteed but do not overreach and do not start with a long-term development because you are not able to assess any potential difficulties.
Cancer
If until now you were not able to demonstrate organizational skills, then this week you will surely do it. These will be the most successful days for you this year. You will be able to smooth out accumulated misunderstandings and unite people around you to overcome any challenges. Success will inevitably affect your mood and self-esteem, which in turn will affect people from your usual surroundings.
Leo
Sharpen your tactics, long-term strategies and the methods by which you achieve your objectives. This week almost daily you will need to discuss long-term plans - some dealing with family, some with your business associates. You will receive the support of your boss or partner to realize some creative ideas. Be careful when signing financial documents and do not delay important meetings. Do not be afraid of complex tasks - will receive strong support from influential people. Work is work, but remember that you need to have fun.
Virgo
The position of the planets suggests that this week you need to pay attention to personal problems. If until now you had some unpleasant conversations with relatives, you will easily overcome doubts and discontent. This is important because a bad mood can negatively affect not only your performance but also your health. Rely more on pragmatic thinking and less on intuition. One of the success factors is your ability to create absolute perfect order and organization around you.
Pisces
If you use your abilities properly and do not waste time with other people’s problems, this week you will advance in your career. Use your knowledge and experience, divide your assets and be willing to fully participate in the team. You will create new and very useful contacts. Success will be refreshing and stimulating.
Libra
Spread your time more wisely. Poor organization and poor judgment of personal capabilities are factors that can give you the trouble this week. This trouble will be more related to family and personal relationships rather than professional situations. Keep in mind that unforeseen events will happen almost every day and you need to react quickly and unemotionally. Rely on your personal charm, collaborators and courage.
Scorpio
Representatives of the Scorpio sign this week will be very energetic, mobile, and ready for heroic deeds. You will be able to advance professionally and to stabilize your material and financial position. Discuss your ideas with collaborators - this will stabilize your position and protect you from mistakes.
Sagittarius
Despite the whims of weather and mood, your energy will significantly increase. Your work efficiency is stable and you can even tolerate higher loads than usual. Some personal and love relationships can become a source of negative emotions but only when you continually contest the concept of a loved one or family member. This week part of your dynamic stereotype will radically change.
Capricorn
You will be able to expand your influence and stabilize your positions thanks to good organization. Unleash your imagination - this week you can find creative solutions to trivial problems. Members of the opposite sex will look to you and reward you with attention. It will definitely fill you with optimism.
Aquarius
If the last days were filled with troubles or uncertainty about your jobs then this week you will forget those emotions. The stars are promising new prospects and income stabilization. You will overcome your doubts and you can do it with panache. You will attend various interesting and exciting events. The road to your success is now wide, everything depends on you.
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DELICIOUS DISHES Our Kitchen Heritage –
Fighting with Faith “Do it for them, because they need you” – A story for Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Marty Hackett
October Favorites…
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Have fun with your little ones as you carve your Halloween jack o’lantern, but DON’T throw out the seeds! Rinse them under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you’ve removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.) Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet, and spray with non-stick cooking spray to coat (or oil can be used.) Then sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes. Let cool and store in an air-tight container. Enjoy Marty Hackett
Caramel Popcorn Balls Original recipe makes 15 popcorn balls 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups unpopped popcorn 1/4 cup butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Place popped corn in oven to keep warm. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Set aside.In a medium saucepan with a candy thermometer inserted, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat. Stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, until thermometer reads 238 degrees F (114 degrees C). Stir in vanilla.Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat. Butter hands lightly; shape popcorn into balls about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
In November of 2011, Trinidad resident Benita Salbato was shocked to discover that she had breast cancer. Never in her wildest dreams did she ever think that it could happen to her. Benita would perhaps call it “Divine Intervention” when a call to the Colorado Springs Memorial Cancer Center the following day was answered and she was told that a cancellation in an appointment the next morning at 6:30 a.m. allowed her to be seen and treated immediately. “Dr. Sharon told me if I could stay in the hospital, they would get me in right away. They would do a partial mastectomy, removing the cancerous lymph nodes and I was started on radiation treatments and medications immediately.” With her husband Gene by her side, and the understanding of her employers at Griego Insurance, Benita traveled to Colorado Springs and essentially moved into the Thomas House. “Through the American Cancer Society, we were provided a place to stay while I was undergoing treatments. Everything was provided for,” Benita explained appreciatively. “The furniture, dishes, towels, everything we needed. There was even still food in the refrigerator left from the family before us.” The Thomas House offers comfortable housing for outpatients and their families during times of treatment at Memorial Hospital. Users receive physical, emotional, and spiritual support. The shelter was inspired by the illness and death of Billy Thomas, a retired Detective of the Colorado Springs Police Department who died at the age of 53 from NonHodgkins lymphomas. “The Trinidad Cancer Alliance also helped me out with a $300 check to help with expenses. We stayed during the week and came home on the weekends.” After 6 weeks (five days- a- week) of radiation treatments at Colorado Springs Memorial Cancer Center, her ordeal was over. Until December of 2011. Her physicians have since discovered cancer
on a spot on her right hip. From January until this month she has undergone 10 treatments, every 28 days, and 3 weeks of radiation. And again, the Thomas House was available for her to make the “journey” less of a burden. “My last bone scan showed that I am in remission. I still think of myself as very fortunate,” she said with smile. “When I look at all the little children and the others, I have the least type of cancer and I have a lot to be thankful for. My son Mike and his family and my son Wayne and my employers, Karen and Ed Griego and my coworkers, all the people who have said prayers for me, and my husband who has been at my side constantly, they were all there for me! You need family and friends to get you through this. She also noted the support of her “Relay for Life” friends who offered her support and encouragement. “My family is very religious,” Benita added. “I put all my problems in God’s lap and a lot of prayers came in. That is what took a lot of the worries away.” As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets under way, consider how you will make a difference this month in the lives of the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with the disease. Whether it’s donating to charities that directly fund cancer treatment or pressuring government to take real action, find out how your involvement can have the most impact. Encourage your mother, tell your sister, tell your aunts, tell your wives, tell your daughters that there’s no excuse for not getting checked. Get in this month and get treated. If you want to be a little selfish about it, if you won’t do it for yourself, then when you go home tonight and you’re having dinner with someone you love, do it for them, because they need you.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I Saw a UFO AroundTrinidad magazine is featuring a fun and exciting campaign highlighting local author Daniel Leonetti’s book “Joe and the UFO” and The Hot Spot Café’s signature menu item, the UFO plate! Have fun in this and future issues of AroundTrinidad in finding the hidden UFO icons within the magazine, then take the UFO card found in your issue to participating merchants and businesses. Tell them “I saw a UFO” and receive a special “surprise.” We hope you have fun with our new exclusive program to market Trinidad’s services and products!! ______________________ A flying saucer crashes in the meadow of Joe Lucky’s ranch. Joe hauls the UFO into his barn with his trusty tractor to launch a wild and wacky World War III. Everyone wants the UFO. The Air Force, the Army and the CIA come to the Hispanic San Miguel Valley. Joe can see the people are barely getting along. Times are bad. The country is morally dead. And with the paranoid San Miguel citizens yelping at his heels to give up the UFO, he wants to believe there is something good inside the space ship. He undertakes a journey, and the only sure thing is that he will be changed by it. The little Hispanic town suddenly booms with eager media, tourists, UFO nuts and even a carnival. This influx motivates the citizens to reverse course, and rise up to protect their new ‘folk hero.’ Joe becomes famous and hunted. Joe Lucky, in the final moments, learns that the creatures in the UFO know God and that God exists. Dan Leonetti, author of Joe and the UFO is a master of insights, a highly sagacious writer that gets to the essence of life’s customs, values, morals and ethics ensconced in American culture today. This novel is rich with archetypes, the characters that occur in the dreams and visions of all people and the deep myths of all cultures. The repeating characters of world myth such as the downtrodden hero, the gentle giant, the shape shifting La Llorona and the shadowy antagonist are why myth and other stories constructed on the mythological stage have the ring of truth. The characters are recognizable, a facsimile of all that we observe in our daily encounters with society. There are important lessons to be learned in reading this nove.. Joe and the UFO is unequivocally one of the best first novels, ranking right up there with Steinbeck’s paisanos” of Tortilla Flat or John Nichols’ The Milagro Beanfield War. The story is a masterful represenatation of right and wrong, the need to love and believe and certainly, the ability to laugh at our foibles and shortcomings. Dan was born in Trinidad Colorado, and he was raised in the coal mining hamlet of Sopris until he left for the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen. Later, he attended the University of Denver on an English Honors Scholarship where he was introduced
to Creative Writing. He graduated from D.U. in 1979 and entered a career in Journalism. He was a Sports Editor and a freelance feature writer for newspapers and magazines in the Southwest. Recently, he left Journalism to write screenplays and novels. He has completed three novels and seven screenplays, including The Woodpecker Waltz, which is in development with the Keller Entertainment Group of Los Angeles, California. He is currently working on a sequel to “Joe” called Rock Candy Mountain.
Stacked enchiladas have always been a favorite dish on the dinner table of Diana Velarde’s family. When opening up the new restaurant on Commercial Street and putting together the menu for the Hot Spot Café, Diana was looking for a signature plate to offer her customers. Preparing a plate of her enchiladas, and adding the garnish and eggs, she came up with “The UFO,” and her customers have discovered their new favorite dish! “I stack enchiladas with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese on top which are “the lights” and the two fried eggs on top look like flying saucers,” explained Diana. “We just decided to call it our UFO plate!” Offered with your choice of red or green chile, Diana said everyone always wants to try out the chile, and some customers want breakfast at all times of the day so they offer the plate throughout the day. Restaurant owners Daisy Quintana and Michael Aragon join Diana in thanking the community for their support and invite those who haven’t tried their signature dish to come in and try their now famous and quite delicious UFO plate.
The HOT SPOT 719.846.3546
516 Adams Trinidad, CO 81082
Art and Music A.R. Mitchell Season Summary
tion on the County Courthouse lawn and museum auction attracted lots of out-of-town and state art collectors who heard about the first year’s Quick Draw success.
By Mike Garrett
-- The Black and White Ball is returning to Trinidad and Mitchell Museum Oct. 13 after a six-year hiatus.
By almost any measure or standard, A.R. Mitchell Museum enjoyed one of its best ever seasons in 2012 in terms of building, enhancing and establishing creative events for both tourists and Trinidad residents alike.
-- Music concerts and art classes were held throughout the year. The museum also hosted the Boulder Birders Convention, the Trinidad Historical Society Picnic, the “Trindiefest and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Father-Daughter Dance.” -- The museum also partnered with The Sangre de Cristo Art Center in Pueblo to display Mitchell’s Dunn’s and Von Schmidt’s artwork outside Trinidad resulting in more out-of-town groups making plans to visit the museum next year. -- The museum will again host the highly popular “Victorian Christmas” before and after the annual late November Parade of Lights for a third year. All community non-profits like Noah’s Ark are again invited to host a booth at no charge. The Victorian Christmas spotlights Santa Claus, his elves, Christmas music and holiday cheer for some 500 attendees.
Museum curator-director Paula Little recently highlighted some 11 events and activities she is most proud of this year to Trinidad City Council and for AroundTrinidad Magazine. Little elaborated how important those events were to the growth and influence the Mitchell Museum has had on the Trinidad community this year as well as serving as a beacon of light that attracted hundreds of out-of-towners throughout the year. -- Kids museum tours included two busloads of 260 kindergarten and 1st graders visiting the museum for the first time. -- The first Trinidad High School Art Show resulted in a $6,200 TSJC art scholarship. -- The THS Spirit of the West Photography Contest resulted in donated cash awards to the students, -- The “Emerging Young Artist Award donated a $550 cash scholarship to a deserving student. -- The former First Street Gallery was converted into the Mitchell Art Center to launch five new shows over the summer involving all participating artists. -- The second annual Quick Draw Artists competi-
-- Little also wanted to stress that the museum will host a special World War II Veterans Reception and Exhibit from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Mitchell Art Center. For the past 11 months, First National Bank Vice President and Marketing Officer Chris Huffman has been working closely with 27 World War II county veterans to encompass their stories, photographs and recollections of their World War II experiences from their private collections of military equipment and weapons, all of which will be featured in the bank’s annual calendar to be distributed Nov. 30. Of all of the museum’s 2012 accomplishments, Little said she was most pleased with the active participation of Trinidad High School students involvement (through art teacher Maria Holdershaw’s inspiration in museum activities and events. “My personal favorite was the high school art show. It was a joy to see the kids participating in a real art show (April 13),” she said. “The kids were so excited to have their art shown in a museum. They partnered with TSJC to get three full-time, two-year scholarships. We will do that again next year so we can continue to mentor the students.” Little added that several mentored THS students won awards for their art, notably senior Jeanna ? (name to come) whose works have been displayed and sold in the museum gift shop. That success led her to display her water color, charcoal and acryllic art in various local and state
art galleries.
Little said that the Trinidad kindergarten and first grade students were thrilled at seeing all the western artifacts in the museum for the first time anywhere. Little said she would like to eventually organize a western movie night at the museum. Little also praised the success of the second Quick Draw competition and auction that again sold out of paintings auctioned by the 20 participating artists. The highest price paid for a painting was $650 for Cody Award winning artist Nikolo Balkanski’s painting. Internationally known artist Arthur Roy Mitchell’s western paintings that were used for many 1930s and ‘40s pulp magazine covers are also being shown for the first time in Pueblo’s Sangre de Cristo Art Museum, Little noted. “We’re moving out to try and get Mitchell’s name spread to other communities to aid our tourism,” adding that most summer museum visitors are tourists. Little said she is looking forward to the museum’s hosting the western-themed Black and White Ball Oct. 13 that will feature lots of silent auctions including bidding on the special table of desserts. The Ball has been meticulously organized by a group of 20 women called the “Totties” named after Mitchell’s sister, Tot. Dance music will be provided by Mitotes Canyon. Finally, Little felt that one of the museum’s biggest successes this year was the ranch romance show up all season. Ranchers from all over the state have come to the museum to view photos of some of Colorado’s most famous ranches and ranchers, highlighted by Duane Sehon photos of the widely known Duran Rodeo Ranch. In summation, Little said she felt that the seeds that were planted this year will grow and help the museum flourish even more next year, especially with more area students like the 7th graders scheduled to make museum visits.,
The Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness & Community Center
invites everyone to Celebrate the Season with the Taste of Trinidad Fall Festival. Featured will be area restaurants, natural products and the first annual Mt. Carmel Pie Baking Contest. Live entertainment will include performances by area Dance and Cheer Groups.
Join us at the
Taste of Trinidad Fall Festival at Mt. Carmel October 20, from 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Win Prizes!!!! Guess How Much the Giant Pumpkin Weighs! - The Costume Parade starts at 1:00-Show off your Halloween Costume - The Pumpkin Pie Contest begins at 2:30/Bring 2 Pies-1 will be judged/1 will be part of a silent auction (entries accepted until 2:00) - Enter your Jack O’ Lantern in the Carved Pumpkin Contest. Judging at 3:30/(entries accepted until 3:00) Face Painting to benefit Noah’s Ark Bounce House to benefit HEADSTART Family Fun for ALL!!! Admission is FREE For INFORMATION
call 719-859-1008 Schedule of Events The Taste of Trinidad Opens Registration for Contests (K)inspire Performs Sam Bachicha Costume Parade Trinidad Cheer Performs Pumpkin Pie Contest Judging The Cliques Band Carved Pumpkin Contest Judging Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In Give-Away The Taste of Trinidad Closes
10-11 a.m 10a.m.-2 p.m. 11– 11:30 a.m. 12- 2 p.m. 1-1:30 p.m. 2:15- 2:30 p.m. 2:30- 3 p.m. 2:45- 5 p.m. 3:30- 4 p.m. 4:30 5:00
all times subject to change
Sponsors: Comcast, Redwing Electric, KCRT Radio-Phillips Broadcasting, Trinidad Times Independent, Standard Sales/Budweiser, 60 Grit, Majestic Fencing/Landscaping, Griego Insurance, Little Stinker Septic
Mt. Carmel Center 911 Robinson Ave Trinidad, Colorado 81082 Phone - 719-845-4800
Mt. Carmel Medical Center Phone - 719-845-4880 Hours - Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm
Mt. Carmel Chapel Hours - Monday-Friday - 9am-5pm
PET CPR Local Vet Shares Animal CPR Steps In August, Dr. Skip Aaroe from Fishers Peak Veterinary Clinic, visited with the board of directors of Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association to discuss animal CPR and first aid. Although it is not routine, animals do suffer medical issues that require CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). It is important to realize that pets can choke on items, such as balls and toys that block airways. Pets can get heatstroke or fall victim to coronary heart disease, which blocks oxygen and blood from getting to the animals heart. Therefore, when an animal goes down, it is imperative to take immediate life saving action. Dr. Aaroe walked the board members through simple steps to take when performing CPR on pets. Step 1: Check Airway
2) Dr. Aaroe also noted that a good indicator of time to pace yourself would be to listen to the song “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gee’s. That tempo is the exact beat to mimic, and students in veterinary school use this technique to perform CPR. 3) During this process, make sure that your hands are snug around the pet’s nose and your mouth and try to blow the air directly into the pet’s mouth. Always keep the mouth closed with your other hand. Never force air into the nose. Instead, breathe into the pet’s nose at a rate of time, and pressure, that you would normally exhale. (talking about nose here is confusing and nose/snout also should be clarified per # 2 under airway. Step 3: Check Circulation 1) Once that steps A and B have been established, check the pet’s femoral artery for a pulse (how do you do this?), or lay your hand on the upper left side of the pet’s chest to see if you can feel a heartbeat. If no heartbeat or pulse is present, begin chest compressions.
1) If you believe that the pet might not be breathing, gently open the pets mouth, pull the tongue out, and try to determine if the pet is breathing. If possible, gently straighten out the pet’s head and neck, but do not extend the neck out or you can cause further injury.
2) First lay the pet on its right side, and then locate the middle of the pet’s chest, which is approximately where the left elbow touches the ribcage. This location is where the compressions should take place.
2) Once you are sure the dog is not breathing, perform mouth-to-snout. Hold the pet’s mouth closed, cup your hand around the pet’s nose, and try breathing two breaths directly into the pet’s snout. If the breaths go in proceed to Step 2.
3) For small dogs 16 pounds or less, the thumb and forefinger can be used to compress both sides of the chest. For larger dogs, use a palm over hand method for compressions. The chest should be compressed about 1.5 inches down on each compression.
3) If the breaths are obstructed open the pet’s mouth again, and check for any visible object that is stuck in the throat. If an object is visible press gently on the pet’s throat in an upward motion while you try to remove the object. If no object is visible, perform the Heimlich maneuver. Do not proceed to Step 2 until the pet’s airway has been cleared.
4) For “barrel chested” dogs, such as Bulldog, Basset hounds etc. Dr. Aaroe indicated that these dogs should be positioned flat on its back and compressions should be done on the highest part of the breastbone.
Step 2: Check Breathing 1) If the breaths in Step 1 go into the pet’s lungs, continue the mouth-to-snout procedure. The ideal number of breaths is one breath for every 3 seconds (20 breaths per minute.) If you are performing CPR on a large dog, use your full lung capacity for each breath. If you are performing CPR on a small dog, use shorter breaths.
5) The speed of compressions and breathing is important for the CPR to work properly. Compressions should be done at a rate of 3 compressions every 2 seconds. After 15 quick compressions two breaths should be performed. 6) If no abdominal injury is visible, another person can gently press on the pet’s abdomen as the chest compression is released. This extra CPR step, known as interposed abdominal compression, can help return blood flow to the heart.
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7) Repeat the CPR as necessary and periodically check for any signs of breathing or pulse from the dog. Only stop compressions when you feel a pulse or heartbeat, and do not stop breaths until the dog starts breathing on its own. If possible it is best to have someone continue the CPR in a vehicle while the pet is being transported to an emergency veterinary clinic. In addition to the CPR, animals are also treated for basic first aid procedures the same as you would treat humans. One of the more unusual issues to be aware of are snakebites. Since dogs are more curious than cats, dogs are more apt to getting bit. If a dog is bit by a rattlesnake, it is best to immediately contact your local veterinarian. Dr. Aaroe noted that considering the urgency of this matter, a vet should attend to the dog within a few hours to ensure a good recovery. There are also are a few ways to assist in preventing snakebites; a yearly vaccine is available to pets. (Should this say dogs instead of pets?) . This shot is costly, but does assist in preventing permanent damage. Another option is to enroll your dog into a “Snake Aversion” class. There are a few local classes available where the dog is exposed to angry rattlesnakes and given shock collars; the instructor will “shock” the dog when it approaches the snake and this trains the dog to avoid snakes in the wilderness. This shock training does not hurt the dog. No matter what first aid or CPR is given to your pet in a time of urgency, Dr. Arroe suggests still contacting your veterinarian to ensure that your pet is fully, and safely recovered. For more information on pet health and safety, or learning how to get CPR trained, please contact Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter at 680-238 or Fishers Peak Veterinary Clinic, 1617 Santa Fe Trail, at 846-3211.
NEW VIEWS SCARED Straight By David J. Santistevan Jr. Scared straight educates students about the dangers of drinking, using drugs and texting while driving. Trinidad Police Officer Nick Mattorano and Las Animas County Coroner Dominick Verquer stand in front of students from Hoehne during their presentation “Scared Straight,” as part of the Farmer’s Homecoming week festivities. The re-enactment of crashes, the graphic videos, and the officer smelling like and playing the role of a drunken person really hit home for Hoehne students. Trinidad Police Officer Nick Mattorano and other rescue and law enforcement officials from Trinidad and Las Animas County went to Hoehne High School to present the local “Scared Straight Program.” The hour-long program educates local students about the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol as well as the consequences of the new and dangerous problem of texting and talking on the phone while driving. “I got involved with the DUI (Scared Straight) programs/presentations in the 2007-2008 school year. We have made presentations to students in Aguilar, Hoehne, Primero and Trinidad since the program started,” Mattorano added. “Sheriff Jim Casias and two other deputies helped launch the program, we thought it would be a great idea to show local kids the dangers with the hope of making them think before they become intoxicated and get behind the wheel. We really just want to keep them safe through this educational program.”
Mattorano has worked as a law enforcement officer in Southern Colorado for many years; first with the Walsenburg police force for four years, then eight years with the Las Animas County Sheriff ’s office and six months ago he was hired by the City of Trinidad. “I think this a great way for all law enforcement to come together and take a preventive and reach out mentality to keep our kids safe,” Las Animas County Sheriff James Casias said. “If we make them just think about the consequences and it saves lives we have done our duty as public servants.” Trinidad Police Chief Charles Glorioso echoed the sheriff. “With all of the peer pressure and choices they have to make today, we will do anything we can as law enforcement officers to influence their decisions and save lives.” The program educates young people about alcohol, drugs and the harm they can cause to the body and loved ones. The program also shows the dire consequences of driving after doing drugs or taking a drink. Over the past two years the program has added video and educational information about using the cell phone while driving. “We try to schedule the program during homecoming and prom because what they see stays fresh in their minds, and a lot of them truly think twice after seeing our program,” Mattorano added, “As officers, especially being in a small community we know someone or a family and we don’t want to be the one to come up on a scene or go to notify a family if something bad happens, it is hard if you know that person. It is one the most difficult parts of the job. By educating the kids we have taken steps so we do not have to do that part of the job.” The first program was at Primero High School. Las Animas County Coroner Dominick “Junie” Verquer got Mattorano and the Sheriff ’s Department involved with “Las Animas County Drive Smart.” Afterwards they started calling other area schools to schedule the program.
The PowerPoint “Scared Straight” or what Mattorano called” DUI Awareness” includes facts, photos, videos, and an off duty law enforcement officer playing the role of the Grim Reaper or someone who has been drinking or is on drugs. Students also have a little fun by putting on DUI goggles to check out firsthand what it feels like to be impaired. A number of Hoehne students all had the same reaction to the presentation, “WOW!”Ohhh My God!”, “That’s so crazy!” and “This really makes us think about our choices and how one bad decision can affect our lives and the lives of everyone around us!” The number of incidents in Las Animas County includes 11 DWAI’s and 131 DUI’s over the past year. “The main points of the DUI program are the levels of intoxication, what is a DUI, what is a DWAI, what is minor possession and how alcohol consumption effects a person,” Mattorano added, “A DUI or DWAI will cost someone at least $10,000 and up to $18,000, probation comes along with it, classes and affects their driver’s license.” Verquer and Mattorano say that silence is the reaction they get when the program is being shown; this confirms that the students are interested and paying attention to the message. The programs talks about different and new drugs, how they change a person inside and out, as well as the difference between a DUI and a DUID. “We are very concerned with all drugs. They all can cause a lot of damage,” Matterrano added, “I recently attended a class in Denver and we were told that marijuana grown in some Colorado locations is 30 times more potent than it was just five years ago.” Additional presentations will be made to students in area schools again in the Spring.
A Tribute to Harry R. Sayre The Hon. Harry R. Sayre was a mountain of a man. He was bigger than “Big John” of coal mine musical fame. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lawyer, a Judge, a legislator, a councilman, a city attorney, a county attorney, a deputy district attorney, and a Mayor. He was a wise and powerful man. He was an advisor to governors, senators, and cabinet officials. Everyone sought his advice. His favorite pastimes were playing golf and attending shows in Branson, Missouri. A testament to only a few of his many accomplishments are the institutions in Trinidad that owe their very existence to Judge Sayre. Many times he prevented the state legislature from closing Trinidad State Jr. College. He was responsible for having the Massari Performing Arts Center built honoring his great friend and fellow legislator Phillip Massari. He was a powerful influence in bringing
the Colorado State Prison facility to Trinidad. He was the moving force behind the creative financing scheme that allowed the Trinidad State Nursing Home to be built without cost to the and Charles and parents current hospital to be built. These are only a few of his accomplishments. He passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2 2012 at his home in Trinidad. Born in Berwind, Colorado to Pauline (Pellegrini) and Leslie Sayre, he was one of four children. Raised in Trinidad and a graduate of Trinidad High School and TSJC, he served in the Coast Guard in WWII before pursuing a degree in law. He was preceded in death by his wife Johan (Corich), sister Joyce, brothers Leslie and Charles. He was laid to rest at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery on Oct. 9, 2012. Our community has suffered a great loss. Our condolences to his family and many friends.
EDUCATION Homecoming 2012 Another year for homecoming has come and gone again this fall, and all of our area schools, Aguilar, Hoehne, Primero, and Trinidad successfully celebrated with wins traditional celebrations. The Trinidad Miners beat Dolores Huerta Prep School of Pueblo with a 48-0 shutout win. Hoehne’s grid iron squad ranked #2 in Colorado Class 1A 8-Man dominated their homecoming game with a 51-6 win over league rival Swink. Primero was up 19-7 in the third quarter over Colorado School of Deaf& Blind when the game was suspended when the lights went out. The Bulldogs were later credited with a league win. Aguilar with no football or volleyball teams still gave their students and staff a great homecoming feel with activities capped off by a parade and dance. AroundTrinidad in this issue is honoring our area schools with this page. Photos courtesy of Mike Tranter Photography www.miketranter.com miketr@frii.com 719.680.4459
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RECALL Baby JAY The Martinez household has been divided since the new arrival of Jose Rafael Martinez Jr. (aka Baby Jay) on July 22, 2012. Family members speculate about his agenda and his apparent favoritism of Mom (E.R.A McCarthey). The leader of the recall group, Tora Martinez, has been part of the family since May 13 of 2011. She argues that the family worked perfectly before the arrival of Baby Jay and they don’t need any newcomers bullying their way in and making trouble. Baby Jay feels he deserves the most attention since he is new to the family and also states that he doesn’t favor Mom but she does supply his milk. This narrow view is having a terrible impact on the family and the acceptance of Baby Jay. It has gotten so out of hand any family member caught holding Baby Jay is boycotted. Grandma is completely off-limits to Baby Jay; if she tries to get near him Tora will throw a fit. Baby Jay retaliates by sticking close to Mom. Baby Jay is also gaining support from other family members, winning them over with smiles and chatter. Mom was quoted as saying “Tora would be more productive if she focused on cleaning her room instead of recalling Baby Jay.” When asked about Baby Jay, Tora will quickly point towards him with a disparate look that says “Hey, why is he still here?” In turn Baby Jay wants all the attention and cries when he doesn’t get it. He always wants to be with Mom and never wants to play with Tora. When Tora’s little kittens went missing she read in the paper that Baby Jay was behind it as a means to discourage her political agenda. However, Baby Jay insists he was misquot-
ed and is only fighting for his fair share of the milk. Recently it has come out that the kittens were taken by a local animal shelter, mistaken for strays. Tora, feeling a bit ashamed for believing the lie has been making attempts at coming to some kind of compromise with Baby Jay. Baby Jay seems to want to become part of the family but wants to change everyone’s hours, work habits, recreational activities… he even expects to change the family’s priorities. Dad (Jay Martinez) has explained to the babies that “we are all one family and need to be able to depend on each other, even if we don’t always agree.” Mom has started implementing strategies that allow her to spend quality time with both Tora and Baby Jay. She stated “I love them both and don’t want to be involved in or encourage any negativity or unkindness.” Grandma has even been allowed to play with Baby Jay as long as Tora is included. The family is learning to work together and value the opinion of each member. By E.R.A. McCarthey
“If everyone spent each day bettering themselves there would be no need to fix others.” Jay Martinez
TRINIDAD TREASURES Rafaelita Gonzales and the Beacon Program celebrate five years on the air Photo by AroundTrinidad.com Rafaelita Gonzales the host of the Beacon Program, just celebrated it’s five year on the air. The Beacon Program can be heard every Sunday at 8 a.m. on 1240 AM KCRT, 99.3 FM KCRT and on Comcast Channel 78. Trinidad-----When Rafaelita Gonzales moved back to Trinidad, she wanted to give something back to her hometown that she loved so much. On Oct. 7, 2007 she fulfilled that dream when she went on the air for first time as host of the Beacon Program blending in a mixture of song, scripture while acknowledging local students who benefit our community. “The Beacon Program does not promote any particular religion and it is not for profit, I play all different kinds of music, not necessarily religious artists or religious music,” Gonzales the founder/ narrator told AroundTrinidad. “Scriptures are read and we play the songs that match as much as possible. The community feedback has been good, the program has been received well and we get a lot of encouragement from our listeners.” The Beacon Program has no staff and continues to run from numerous donors in both the business and private sectors in the Trinidad area. “I do all of the work for the program, gathering contributions, distributing them properly keeping detailed records, “ Gonzales added. “I came up with the idea to bring something positive back to Trinidad, to provide a good strong positive message through religion. The Beacon Program does not promote any particular religion or any one particular church. The songs provide the positive messages and the scriptures enforces this, so I play a song and read scriptures about that song.” During the second year of the program Gonzales invited seniors in but instead of having a party she asked local listeners to send in names of students
who contribute hours or community service or just helping someone or an organization out. According to Gonzales teachers from Trinidad School District #1 and Trinidad State Jr. College started to submit names for the program to honor. Gonzales added, “I thought that by honoring students on the air that this would send another good, positive message to the community through the Beacon Program.” Gonzales grew up in Trinidad and she attended area schools, she worked at the old Mt. San Rafael Hospital getting married to her husband of 48-years Richard. The couple the day after they were married moved to California where they raised their two children Rebecca and Patrick, She has six grandsons, two great grand daughters and one great grandson. Contributions started coming in for the program and to honor the students started coming in during the second year, “Many local people and local merchants have helped the program out, I want to sincerely thank each of our numerous sponsors, we have a lot of them, Thank you all of your for supporting the program and bringing a positive message back into our great community,” Gonzales said. “I talk and interact with wonderful people in out town, I am able to mention all of our donors, and tell of their generosity. We have such a great community and we want to share it with everyone here.” Gonzales ended by saying, “I want to thank Bob (Herrera) and the staff at KCRT, Bob is an angel, but the most gratifying part of putting this program on was when a student wrote me a letter, thanking me because I helped that person out through some tough times, that alone has made it all worth while.” The program can be heard every Sunday at 8 a.m. including on the internet at kcrtradio.com Contributions for the Beacon Program can be sent to KCRT Radio 100 Fisher Drive Trinidad, Colorado 81082 attention: The Beacon Program.
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Fisher’s Peak Community Church 10377 Santa Fe Trail Trinidad, Colo. 846-6018 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 719-846-3369 First Christian Church 200 S. Walnut Street Trinidad, Colo. 846-3843 Church of Christ 1000 Nevada Ave. Trinidad, Colo. 846-2919 All Nation’s Fellowship 131 W. Main St. Trinidad, Colo. 846-9100 Jehovah’s Wintnesses Trinidad Congregation 1713 Goodale Ave. Trinidad, Colo. 846-3119 Zion’s Lutheran Church 613 Prosect Trinidad, Colo. 846-7785 First United Methodist Church 216 Broom St. Trinidad, Colo. 846-6824 Church of the Nazarene 733 Stonewall Ave. Trinidad, Colo. 845-0383 Faith Christian Fellowship 2608 Santa Fe. Trail Trinidad, Colo. 846-9673 The Lord’s Chapel Hwy 12 ¼ mile west of Segundo 846-8506 First Pentecostal Church 10375 Santa Fe. Trail Trinidad, Colo. 846-846-2987 United Presbyterian Church 801 San Pedro Trinidad, Colo. 846-6513 Seventh Day Adventist Church 1605 Aiello St. Trinidad, Colo. 846-0244
By David J. Santistevan Jr.
FAITH Instead of praying for God to better your life, try praying for the wisdom to better the lives of those around you. E.R.A. McCarthey
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