The Holy Trinity Academy in Trinidad, Colorado is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th from 9am to 3pm at the Sebastiani Gym. The bazaar will feature over 30 vendors selling various Christmas items, crafts, foods, and more. Entertainment will also be provided. Meanwhile, the Trinidad State Junior College theater department is performing the play "Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them" from December 3rd to 6th at 7pm each night, with tickets $5 for adults and $3 for students. The play is a political satire that takes a humorous look at issues like homeland security and private fears.

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HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Sebastiani Gym 208 N. Animas St. • Trinidad
HTA Concession Stand & Bake Sale
Vendor Booths
Jewelry* Christmas Crafts* Gifts* Calendars* Crocheted Items*
Candles* Rawleigh Products* Aprons* Towels* Pot Holders* Bows*
Cinch Sacks* Scarves* Felt Animals* Photo Art* Christmas Clothes*
Jamberry* Christian Jewelry* Breads* Vollara Products* Afghans*
Jams & Jellies* Bread Boards* Toys* Wood Crafts & Carvings*
Entertainment and Much More!
Come Enjoy Fun & Fellowship for the Day!
Call 719-846-4522 for more information
Sebastiani Gym 208 N. Animas St. • Trinidad
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Bars
9 a.m.
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Arts&CommunityLOCAL THEATER
TSJC actors to perform new play this week
Special to The Chronicle-News
Why Torture is Wrong and the People
Who Love Them is the title of the student
led production at Trinidad State Junior
College’s Massari Theatre, which shows
this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults
and $3 for students.
Synopsis
Christopher Durang turns political
humor upside down with this raucous
and provocative Satire/Political Satire
about America’s growing homeland “in-
security.” WHY TORTURE IS WRONG,
AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM
tells the story of a young woman suddenly
in crisis: Is her new husband, whom she
married when drunk, a terrorist? Or just
crazy? Or both? Is her father’s hobby of
butterfly collecting really a cover for his
involvement in a shadow government?
Why does her mother enjoy going to the
theatre so much? Does she seek mental es-
cape, or is she insane? Honing in on our
private terrors both at home and abroad,
Durang oddly relieves our fears in this
black comedy for an era of yellow, orange
and red alerts.
Reviews
“Christopher Durang, our Poet Lau-
reate of the Absurd, has written a smash-
ing new play.” —NY Observer. “You may
laugh yourself silly at this silly symphony
whose every movement is a scherzo.” —
Bloomberg News. “Is there a living play-
wright more willing to take on the big-
picture questions with such unwavering
trust in the power of the truly silly?” —NY
Newsday.
~ The Cast of Characters ~
Felicity ......................... Destiny Summers
Zamir ........................... Eric Luna
Leonard ....................... Amari Williams
Luella ........................... Mari Rivas
Hildegard ..................... Nita Cordova
Reverend Mike ............ Jimmy Weeks
The Voice ..................... Christopher Harij McMaster
Looney Tunes............... John Garcia
Photos by Eric John Monson / The Chronicle-News
Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them
Amari Williams and Destiny Sanchez, above, play Leonard and Felicity in the new Trinidad State Junior College play that
goes into production this week. Below right Jimmy Weeks, Nita Cordova and Eric Luna practice their acting skills on the
stage of the Masarri Theater on the TSJC Campus.
Special to The Chronicle-News
LAMAR, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wild-
life officers stopped nearly 2,500 vehicles dur-
ing a wildlife checkpoint that occurred Nov. 5
and 6 on Highway 287, just outside of Lamar.
The two-day operation netted four violations.
During operations all eastbound vehicles
on Highway 287, with the ex-
ception of commercial traffic,
were briefly stopped. Those
who had been hunting or fish-
ing were diverted into the
Port of Entry weigh station
for further inspection. Those
who had not were quickly sent
on their way. Only 72 vehicles
had passengers who had been
hunting or fishing or had pos-
session of wildlife.
Vehicles sent into the Port
of Entry went through compli-
ance checks regarding applicable game laws.
CPW officers also gathered information about
the field, hunting and fishing satisfaction and
answered questions. Four citations were is-
sued, three for wildlife violations and one for
driving while under the influence of drugs.
The later violation was handled by Colorado
State Patrol.
“The low number of violations just goes
to show how the majority of our hunters and
anglers are responsible, ethical and compliant
with the law,” said Check Station Supervisor
and Area 12 Wildlife Manager Travis Black.
“We are very pleased with the outcome.”
The wildlife violations included the illegal
transport of wildlife, failure to leave evidence
of sex and species, and illegal possession of
wildlife.Onemanisbeinginvestigatedforkill-
ing a mule deer out of season without the prop-
er tag. The deer had an antler spread greater
than 22 inches, making it a “Samson” animal,
which carries an automatic fine of $10,000.
CPW seized all illegally harvested
wildlife and all incidents are still
under investigation.
This was the first wildlife
checkpoint to be held in this area
in more than two decades. How-
ever, CPW wants to remind the
public that checkpoints like this
can occur anytime and anywhere
in the state.
“Our wildlife is one of Colo-
rado’s most precious natural
resources and we take our job of
protecting and preserving it very
seriously,” said Black. “The illegal taking of
wildlife steals wildlife from ethical hunters
and from the people of Colorado.”
Approximately 85 Colorado Parks and
Wildlife employees participated in the 30-hour
check station. Colorado State Patrol, Colorado
Department of Transportation, the Prow-
ers County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service also provided support during
the operation.
To report a suspected wildlife violation,
contact your local CPW office, wildlife officer
or call Operation Game Thief at 1-877-265-6648.
Callers may remain anonymous.
Wildlife checkpoints near in Lamar
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Eric John Monson / The Chronicle-News
Amari Williams, Nita Cordova, Eric Luna and John Garcia acting on the set of
Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them at a recent rehearsal.