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thursdayoCtober 30, 2014

AREA WEEKEND SPORTSFOOTBALLSAT: Hoehne @ Sangre de Cristo

(Mosca) / Football opening round Colo-rado State High School Football Cham-pionships / 1 p.m.

SUN: BRONCOS @ Patriots / 2:25 p.m. (Sorry about mistake last week - should have been listed asThurs. night)

VOLLEYBALLFRI: Hoehne @ Sargent High School

(Monte Vista) Regional Tournament vs. Sargent, Custer County / Hoehne quali-fies with 2 wins / 1 p.m.

Today’s Quote“It is not the mountain

we conquer but ourselves.”

– Sir Edmund Hillary

OCT. 31-NOV. 2Meet the CandidateFRIDAY (8-9 a.m.) Republican can-

didate for governor, Bob Beauprez, will be in town to hold a breakfast meet and greet at the LaQuinta Inn, 2833 Toupal Dr.

TRICK ’R TREAT STREETFRIDAY (3-5 p.m.) The Business

Merchants of Trinidad will sponsor the annual Trick ’R Treat Street Spook Pa-rade through downtown.

Downtown Art TrekFRIDAY (5-8 p.m.) The 3rd annual

Downtown Art Trek event held the last Friday of every month May-October comes to a close. Enjoy ‘Merchant Spe-cials’ for evening shoppers.

Hallelujah NightFRIDAY (5-7 p.m.) Free and fun an-

nual fall event for kids and families in-cludes petting zoo, soup and chili dinner, games, prizes and more at the First Chris-tian Church, corner of First St. and Wal-nut. Info: Kristin Thurston, 719-680-9133.

Kids Fun FestivalFRIDAY (5-7 p.m.) Annual “Trunk

or Treat” event for the kids will be held at the Fisher’s Peak Community Church on Santa Fe Trail Drive. Information: Lana Roberts, 719-868-3375 or 719-251-1169.

SPPRCD DinnerFRIDAY (6 p.m.) Annual Spanish

Peaks-Purgatoire River Conservation District’s fall dinner. RSVP by Thurs. to J. Tortorelli at: 719-846-3681 ext.104.

VWF Essay ContestSATURDAY DEADLINE: The Trini-

dad VFW Post 984 will again be sponsor-ing the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen competitions for all local school stu-dents (grades 9-12). Info: 719-846-6094.

Farmers’ Market SATURDAY (8 a.m.-Noon) The Trini-

dad Farmer’s Market is open every Satur-day in Cimino Park. Info: 719-846-7386.

Philosophy Discussion GroupSATURDAY (12:30 – 2 p.m.) Free

discussion group at Lava Yoga Studio, 828 Arizona. Please RSVP: 719-846-2325. Everyone is welcome.

Empty Bowls SupperSATURDAY (3-6:30 p.m.) The Emp-

ty Bowls Supper benefit for the Soup Kitchen will be held at Holy Family Hall, 308 W. Church St. Info: www.empty-bowls.net.

SCRT Gala ReceptionSATURDAY (5:30 p.m.) A free “Wine

& Cheese” Reception will be held at the Famous prior to the Gipson / Wilson & McKee Concert. Info: 719-846-4765.

Annual Stockman’s BallSATURDAY (6:30 p.m.) Charity fun-

draiser dinner and dance will be held in the Sebastiani Gym on Animas St. Info: Jerry Winford, 719-946-5675.

n n n TIME CHANGE n n nSATURDAY NIGHT: Don’t forget to

move your clocks backward one hour.Apishapa Valley EventSUNDAY (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Annual

Historical Society’s fundraiser Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Chili Dinner at the Aguilar Community Center. Info: 719-941-4678.

COMMUNITY RECYCLENEW LOCATION SATURDAY: Terra

Firma Recycling (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon) will open at 201 W. Indiana. Info: 719-859-3998.

PUBLIC SERVICEMAIN STREET PROGRAMMONDAY (8-9:30 a.m.) Join in the

weekly conversation Monday’s Oct. thru Nov. at City Hall in Council Chambers on Animas St. Information: 719-846-9843.

ELECTION DAYNOVEMBER 4: Ballots must be

turned in to the LA County Courthouse, 200 E. First St., by 7 p.m.

CU in the CommunityNOVEMBER 5 (7 p.m.) Dante’s “The

Fires of Hell” will be presented at the Massari Theater. Proceeds benefit the Carnegie Library. Info: 719-846-5725.

Trap & Skeet ShootNOVEMBER 15 (9 a.m.) The TSJC

Clays Shooting Team will hold this event plus an Annie Oakley match at the Prator Gun Range six miles southeast of Trini-dad on County Road 24.6. Sign up and info: Ryan Newport, 719-846-5525.

SCRT Playwriting WorkshopNOVEMBER 11 DEADLINE: Sign up

for the area high school youth Playwriting Workshop to be held Nov. 15 at the Fa-mous Arts Center, 131 W. Main St. Info: 719-846-4765.

the Fine Print

Weather WatChThursday: Sunny, with a high near

63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Night:

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a

high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

river CallPurgatoire River Call as of: 10/29/14. Elmoro ditch: Prior-ity # 8 --- Appropriation date: 11/15/1862.

Trinidad Reservoir Accounting:Release 0 AFInflow 56.39 AF -- 28.43 CFSEvaporation 3.39 AFContent 12,396 AFElevation 6,170.88Precipitation 0

Downstream River Call: High-land Canal: 05/31/1866.

the ChroniCle neWsAREA PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

New Deputy DA to serve Las Animas, Huerfano CountiesBy Steve BlockThe Chronicle-News

The pressure packed world of

a district attorney isn’t for ev-eryone, but Attorney Matthew Holmes has taken on the job of being the new Deputy District Attorney for the Third Judicial District, which is composed of Las Animas and Huerfano Coun-ties. Holmes is a Greeley native who replaces former Deputy DA Justin Von Stroh, who returned to Denver to take a position with the Colorado Department of La-bor.

Las Animas County Judge Bruce Billings administered the oath of office Monday morning in the County Courthouse, where Holmes will represent the State in traffic and misdemeanor cas-es. Holmes recently completed a one-week prosecutor’s training program directed by the Colo-rado District Attorneys’ Council, according to a press release from the DA’s office.

District Attorney Frank Ruy-balid said it’s a demanding po-sition, as the Deputy DA must handle the prosecution of up to 1,500 serious traffic and misde-meanor cases each year. Arnold Hanuman, a staff attorney and peace officer training director at the Colorado District Attorneys Council (CDAC) in Denver, is spending five days with Holmes, helping him make the transition and providing him with valuable training in all of the ins and outs of County Court.

Some of the cases prosecuted in County Court include domes-

tic violence, drunk driving, driv-ing under suspension, wildlife offenses, theft, fraud, vandalism and underage drinking viola-tions.

Holmes is a 2005 University of Colorado-Boulder graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history. He graduat-ed from the University of Kansas School of Law in May 2013. Ruy-balid said Holmes came highly

recommended, having interned in the Osage County Attorney’s office in Lyndon, Kansas in 2011. County Attorneys in Kansas are the equivalent of District Attor-neys in Colorado. During his in-ternship, Holmes worked closely with a capital crimes unit of the Kansas Attorney General’s office on a multiple homicide case. He also interned with the Douglas County, Kansas Legal Aid Soci-

ety in Lawrence, Kansas.Holmes recently volunteered

for the Weld County Restorative Justice Program in Greeley, which arranges for delinquent juveniles to meet people affected by their crimes, and learn how their actions have impacted their lives, with the goal of deterring future crimes by the offender.

Ruybalid is a member of the CDAC’s governing board.

Photo courtesy of the DA’s officeMatthew Holmes, center is the new Deputy District Attorney for the Third Judicial District. He’s flanked on the left by Attorney Arnold Hanuman of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council in Denver and on the right by Las Animas County District Attorney Frank Ruybalid.

EDUCATION

By Greg BoyceSpecial to The Chronicle-News

Dozens of students were recog-nized last week at Trinidad State Junior College as scholarship re-cipients through the TSJC Edu-cational Foundation. Foundation Director Toni DeAngelis told the group that more than $250,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year. The 178 recipients attend Trinidad State in either Trinidad or Alamosa.

Trinidad State President Dr. Carmen Simone thanked foun-dation board members for their important work. “To our donors here this evening,” said Simone, “We just want to say thank you on behalf of our students and behalf of our institution. Your generous gifts have changed our students’ lives in ways that you probably

don’t even recognize. Receiving a scholarship sometimes makes a difference between finishing your degree and dropping out.”

Student Mary Carpenter plays basketball and is on the Trinidad State Robotics Team. She said she was notified about her scholarship the same day her little sister was facing tough medical issues.The oldest of six, Carpenter said, “My parents didn’t have to help me so much so they could put money to-ward my sister’s medication. And so this scholarship really meant a lot to me and my younger sib-lings.”

Lacey Vigil is a nursing student who has degrees in chemistry and biology, but couldn’t land the job she wanted. Her father talked her into moving back home and be-

Photo courtesy of TSJCSeveral students receiving scholarship help from the Trinidad State Junior College Educational Foundation were recognized Wednesday evening. Back Row (L-R): Phillip Dimino, Stephanie Calabro, Judith Layton, Lindsey Romero, Mary Carpenter, Grayson Hickey, John Jaramillo, Jennifer Laidig and Selena Sanchez. Front Row (L-R): Jessica Martinez, Amber Dahl, Sheryl Pearson, Patricia Fiorino, Lacey Vigil, Emily Crussell, Raven Paiz, Eva Archuleta, Amie Klawitter and Annette Howell.

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By Steve BlockThe Chronicle-News

The men and women who have

served their country in the U.S. military deserve the highest re-spect from their fellow citizens for the sacrifices they have made and the risks they’ve taken. The 14th

Annual Veterans Day luncheon is one way to honor veterans for their service.

The luncheon will be served, beginning at 11:30 a.m., on Tues-day, November 11 at Sebastiani Gym, which is located on North

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coming a nurse. She spoke on behalf of her fellow nursing students: “We have jobs, we have kids, we have full time nursing school schedules as well as clinicals which is chaot-ic, as well as spouses. All those things com-bined, it means the world to us to have this financial stress taken off. It’s just one less stress that we don’t have to worry about.”

“Scholarships are an important part of

the mission of the Foundation and we take great pride in helping to facilitate scholar-ship opportunities for our students,” said DeAngelis. Last year the Foundation award-ed over $200,000 in scholarships. “Scholar-ships are awarded to eligible students on the basis of academic promise, leadership qualities, community service and financial need.”

Animas Street. It’s free for all veterans and their spouses and widows, and intended solely for them.

The Las Animas County Veterans Memorial Commit-tee, which raises money throughout the year for the lun-cheon, sponsors the luncheon and other programs designed to help veterans and honor their memories. Members of the committee include Bernie Gonzales, Linda Barron, Mary Ann Ghella, Judy Mangino, Sheri Files, Wanda Lutz, Lowell Thompson, Tony and Florie Massarotti, Jack Israel, Robert Steele, Jr., Nick DeBono and Charles Griego.

Barron’s legendary frozen burritos will once again be available at the luncheon for a suggested donation of $3.50 apiece, and are a key component of the committee’s annual fundraising efforts. It takes a strong volunteer effort to put on the luncheon, which last year served more than 400 peo-ple. Fisher’s Peak Fire Department volunteers transport veterans and their spouses from the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home and then transport them back, making several trips. Boy and Girl Scouts, along with area firefighters help deco-rate the gym and prepare for the luncheon the day before the big event. Barron said the committee wanted to thank the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church community for the use of the gym, tables and chairs.

“You know, it’s important that we honor our veterans,” Barron said. “We shouldn’t forget them. They put their lives on the line so they could protect our freedom and us. We enjoy our freedom because of what they did. Everything costs something, and freedom isn’t free.”

Barron said the County lost 48 veterans in 2013, and the committee and its volunteers place small U.S. flags on the graves of every veteran in the County for Memorial Day weekend.

A moment of silence in memory of veterans who have passed away, followed by the playing of “Taps,” will be fea-tured at the luncheon.

Barron has made colorful decorative scarves, and those will be available at the luncheon for a suggested donation of $25. All proceeds go to support the work of the Veterans Committee. Local vendors donate much of the food.

The committee would like to thank the entire commu-nity for its ongoing support of the Veterans Day luncheon, and ask for its continued support going into the future. Anyone who would like to volunteer or help the committee in its work in support of veterans can call Barron at 719-846-8223.

Steve Block / Chronicle-NewsVeterans Day luncheon volunteers show off the decorative scarves that are available for a suggested donation of $25, with the money going to support the work of the County Veterans Committee. Left to right are, Buddy Curro, Linda Barron and Donna Currow.

A great, big “THANK YOU!” from the Sayre Senior Center

Dear Editor,

If I wrote the words THANK YOU enough to fill this page it wouldn’t begin to express my sincere gratitude to all who came out to sup-port the Harvest Bazaar Fundraiser for the Senior Center.

A heartfelt thanks to the Board, the Mem-bers and the Wonderful Volunteers who worked tirelessly to set it all up, the Money Do-nors, the Bakers who got better with age, the Breakfast Burrito Makers, who brought out the early birds to enjoy nourishment before they began to shop and of course the buyers.

The struggle to survive is even sweeter when I see the kind and generous people who walk thru our doors to support the center.

Remember that you are and will always be in my daily prayers.

Anna RisleySayre Senior Center

Residents ask why vote for Mac?

Dear Editor,Why, Mac, should we, or anyone, vote for

you?We won’t!! Our vote goes to Jim Montoya.

Jim stands on his own two feet. Jim is an in-dependent thinker. Jim has an already proven record as a county commissioner. Jim has al-ways been courteous and respectful to us.

VOTE JIM MONTOYA!

Sincerely,Kelly C. and Randy Susan BaderTrinidad

Hospital volunteers offer high praise for retired leader Kay Garlutzo

Dear Editor,The Mt. San Rafael Hospital Auxiliary

would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to an exceptional member of this communi-ty, Kay Garlutzo. Kay, who recently retired, served as our president for over a decade.

During her tenure, she was not only our leader; she was a champion of Mt. San Rafael Hospital. Under Kay’s leadership the MSRH Auxiliary volunteers have been inspired to

give of ourselves to make the patient experi-ence at Mt San Rafael an even better one.

Kay’s generosity of spirit and many con-tributions are too numerous to name, but will never be forgotten. Thank you so much Kay Garlutzo, may God bless and keep you!

Sincerely,Crystal McLeanVolunteer StaffMt. San Rafael Hospital

Thank you, Kay Garlutzo!

Dear Editor,We would like to express our appreciation

for your incredible service to the president of the Mt. San Rafael Hospital Auxiliary. The contributions you have made to our hospital over the past years have been invaluable to the community.

We were very fortunate to have you over-see the activities of the auxiliary - operation of the gift shop, bake sale, coordinating dinners, acquiring hospital equipment such as auto-matic doors, shades for the lobby windows, wheel chairs, television sets, etc.

We hope you will except our gratitude and friendship and that you will continue to be a voice for good in the community.

Sincerely,

MembersMt. San Rafael Hospital Auxiliary

Reader cannot support 5A — again, urges NO vote

Dear Editor,

When I first read Ms. Johnson’s letter I was surprised at some of her comments especially since she is the chairperson of the hospital board. I have been a physician in this com-munity for 37 years, and contrary to what she says, I still have a limited practice and I fre-quently provide phone consultation.

Until 2 months ago I worked full time at the VA providing care for many local veterans. I served several terms on the hospital board as well as president of the medical staff while I was working at the hospital. I was on a state leadership committee of physicians estab-lished by COPIC insurance and served for 2 years. I am not the only physician who had problems with the local hospital. Dr. Paz, Dr. Borsa, Dr. Spokas, and Dr. Bowers are just a few and all are excellent physicians.

I am concerned about the distortions perpetrated in 5A ads. Mr. Quist is a CPA and must know the true facts regarding the tax amount. Because of the Gallager amend-ment local businesses will have a substantial increase in their taxes. They say if you tell a lie enough times people will believe it and for that reason I want people to know the facts prior to voting.

The issue is confused with the injection of multiple boards. In my last letter, I referred to the ‘hospital board,” which is not elected. Dr. McFarland, who I respect, and Ms. Johnson refer to an elected “health services district” board, of which I have no knowledge except that Jessie Manzanares spearheaded the drive to establish the health services district a few years ago. The electorate approved that but rejected the funding. I do not know who is on that board and asked several individu-als who are quite knowledgeable and none of them knew who is on that board and it is my understanding they have no financial basis. That should be clarified further since they are potentially going to be entrusted with $2.5 mil-lion dollars yearly if 5A passes according to Dr. McFarland.

At least we all agree that good local care is needed but we all have different thoughts as to why this is not happening. I asked Dr. Mc-Farland recently why so many patients were being transferred. He states it depends on the expertise of the ER physician. In the past the ER doctor had to review every case for trans-fer with the attending physician or the physi-cian on call. Frequently that required the doc-tor to get up in the middle of the night and help assess the patient and the need for transfer. 5A is not going to change the current process. Be-

cause of the technical and expensive advances in medicine patients will continue to be trans-ferred for higher level of care but basic care of pneumonia, heart failure, acute infections of the kidney, etc. should be cared for in our hospital.

Ms. Johnson implies that the intensive care was closed for financial reasons. When we started the unit in the late 1970’s, we had minimal financial resources. The main cost involves the employment and retention of skilled nursing staff and it would be necessary to cross train individuals. MSRH is network-ing with Parkview Hospital. I talked with that administrator on April 18 and he commented that nursing education/assistance would be a major focus of assistance.

Let me make my position clear. I do not support 5A or any other tax initiative because Trinidad is in a financial “straight jacket.” Yes the defeat of 5A may require your going to a nearby hospital for specialized services -- so what has changed?!

Sincerely,

Sally L. Fabec, M.D.Trinidad

THE LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WILL ISSUE COMMODITY FOODS ON October 31, 2014 FROM 8:30A.M. TO 3:30P.M.

AT THE LAS ANIMAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (BOXING ROOM). ID REQUIRED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

THE ISSUE WILL BE ONE DAY ONLY

October 31, 2014

THE ISSUE WILL BE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE TEFAP INCOME STANDARDS THROUGH A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM,

LEAP, TANF, FOOD STAMPS, OAP, AND, SSI OR MEETING THE INCOME LIMITS INDICATED BELOW. YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF LAS ANIMAS

COUNTY RESIDENCY WITH PICTURE IDENTIFICATION.

HOUSEHOLD GROSS MONTHLY INCOME SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FOLLOWING:

HOUSEHOLD SIZE ALLOWABLE GROSS MONTHLY INCOME

1 $1,800.00 2 $2,426.00 3 $3,051.00 4 $3,677.00 5 $4,303.00 6 $4,929.00 7 $5,555.00 8 $6,181.00

EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER ADD $626.00

THE COMMODITY FOOD PROGRAM SHALL BE EXTENDED TO ALL ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATURAL ORIGIN, OR POLITICAL BELIEFS. USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

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