Today’s Quote
“The proper time to influence the character of a child is about a hundred years before he is born.” ~William Inge .
May 2022
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“Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency” by Mark K. Updegrove
It wasn’t even your idea. If you’d had your druthers, in fact, If you’d had your druthers, in fact, you would’ve chosen another course of action but the decision was out of your control.
Listening can enrich your life — learn to master the art
—Editor’s note: In this interesting article, Dr. Nesbitt has provided gems of wisdom for us to consider when learning to master the art of listening. No one is born with the skill and it takes dedicated practice to achieve, but as she points out, the results are well worth the effort.
Sitting pretty once again —
Residents and tourists may have seen a new art fixture in town — well not exactly new, but repaired at least — since it suffered severe damage last spring to the concrete birdbath fountain part of the display, due to aging and winter weather-related issues.
Trinidad middle-schoolers showcase leadership abilities during ‘Leadership Day’
Trinidad Middle School held a “Leadership Day” last Thursday, offering the community and parents the opportunity to see student leadership in action throughout an event-filled day. TMS students shared their leadership talents in various ways — ranging from door-greeters, to tour guides, to talent show participants to students teaching other students as their regular (adult) teachers looked on and participated in the lessons.
Card of Thanks
The family of Joe Carl Arnone would like to expresss their sincerest and heart felt gratitude to everyone who sent cards, food and provided comfort during this most difficult time! Special thanks to Comi's Funeral Home and St. Anthony's Parish for making Dad's services so beautiful!
Samuel Carpio Jr.
Retired coal miner at the Elk and Golden Eagle in Trinidad, CO, and Vietnam Veteran, went to be with the Lord on May 1st, 2022. Sam is survived by his wife Nancy E.
Bonnie Jean Roybal
Bonnie Jean Roybal, age 78, passed away in Pueblo, CO on April 21, 2022. Bonnie was preceded in death by husband, Filbert Roybal, parents Helen and Wiley Babbitt, siblings Ethel Hochevar, Gladys Armstrong, Randy Hochevar, Thelma Kissick and in laws, Blanche and Gilbert Torres and Jennie Patton.
COUPLE’S HONEYMOON PLAN DRAWS UNWANTED FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Rowan,” and I are getting married this year. It is my second marriage and his first. Rowan has a young son I’ll call “Sean” from a previous relationship. I have a good relationship with Sean, and expressed to Rowan that I’d love to include Sean on our honeymoon, so we can have a proper first family vacation. (Rowan’s custody agreement states that no unmarried parties may live together when their child is present in the home.)
Local, young writers receive recognition during 2022 county creative writing awards ceremony
Close to 30 young and budding creative writers received recognition during the 2022 Las Animas County Writing Competition awards ceremony — with the writers falling into four different categories. The competition, which started in 1997, provides local students an opportunity to share and develop their creativity.