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Vol. 138, No. 217
Thursday
October30,2014
AREA WEEKEND SPORTS
FOOTBALL
SAT: 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)
VOLLEYBALL
FRI: 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. 2
Meet the Candidate
FRIDAY (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 STREET
FRIDAY (3-5 p.m.) The Business
Merchants of Trinidad will sponsor the
annual Trick ’R Treat Street Spook Pa-
rade through downtown.
Downtown Art Trek
FRIDAY (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 Night
FRIDAY (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 Festival
FRIDAY (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 Dinner
FRIDAY (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 Contest
SATURDAY 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 Group
SATURDAY (12:30 – 2 p.m.) Free
discussion group at Lava Yoga Studio,
828 Arizona. Please RSVP: 719-846-
2325. Everyone is welcome.
Empty Bowls Supper
SATURDAY (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 Reception
SATURDAY (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 Ball
SATURDAY (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 n
SATURDAY NIGHT: Don’t forget to
move your clocks backward one hour.
Apishapa Valley Event
SUNDAY (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 RECYCLE
NEW 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 SERVICE
MAIN STREET PROGRAM
MONDAY (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 DAY
NOVEMBER 4: Ballots must be
turned in to the LA County Courthouse,
200 E. First St., by 7 p.m.
CU in the Community
NOVEMBER 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 Shoot
NOVEMBER 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 Workshop
NOVEMBER 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.
TheFinePrint
WeatherWatch
Thursday: 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.
RiverCallPurgatoire River Call as of:
10/29/14. Elmoro ditch: Prior-
ity # 8 --- Appropriation date:
11/15/1862.
Trinidad Reservoir Accounting:
Release 0 AF
Inflow 56.39 AF -- 28.43 CFS
Evaporation 3.39 AF
Content 12,396 AF
Elevation 6,170.88
Precipitation 0
Downstream River Call: High-
land Canal: 05/31/1866.
TheChronicleNewsAREA PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
New Deputy DA to serve Las Animas, Huerfano Counties
By Steve Block
The 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 office
Matthew 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 Boyce
Special 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 TSJC
Several 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 Block
The 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
schedulesaswellasclinicalswhichischaot-
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.LastyeartheFoundationaward-
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-News
Veterans 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 Risley
Sayre 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 Bader
Trinidad
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 McLean
Volunteer Staff
Mt. 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,
Members
Mt. 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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