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MONTE VISTA — This is a reminder that the city of Monte Vista in conjunction with RMS Utilities will be-gin construction on Hwy 160 beginning Monday, August 13th. Construction will occur from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Monday-Friday. De-tours around the active work area may occur. For the safety of the construc-tion crews the city and the contractor ask that drivers please use caution through the work zone.

ALAMOSA — There WILL NOT be a Rio Grande Interbasin Roundtable meeting next week, Tues-day, August 14. The next meeting will be on Tues-day, September 11.

ALAMOSA — The Ala-mosa Democratic Central Committee will meet on Thursday, August 16, at 6 p.m. at Juanito’s Restau-rant in Alamosa. Joseph Lindstrom, Obama for America San Luis Valley Field Organizer will be guest speaker and will provide a training to cer-tify individuals to do voter registration. Contact Mike Garcia at 588-6781.

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By RUTH HEIDECourier editor

ALAMOSA — Although candidates Scott Tipton and Sal Pace agreed on several major issues during their fi rst debate last night, the two clashed on a few hot-button issues such as the Affordable Care Act, which incumbent U.S. Represen-tative Tipton, a Republican, has voted to repeal and Pace, a Democrat, supports.

The Adams State Uni-versity veterans club, a nonpartisan organization helping veterans transition to civilian life, hosted the fi rst Tipton-Pace debate in Alamosa, and Valley Cou-rier Publisher Keith Cerny moderated the event.

The two candidates for the 3rd Congressional District are scheduled for another de-bate in September in Grand Junction.

For the most part, the Ala-mosa debate was civil, with few verbal punches thrown between the candidates.

The two candidates agreed that: more services should be provided for military veterans; the Environmen-tal Protection Agency has over-extended its authority and should be reigned in; the Second Amendment right to bear arms should be protected; education, jobs and small businesses should be legislative priorities; and military expansion in the Piñon Canyon area would be a bad idea.

On veteran issuesTipton and Pace both

agreed veterans should not have to travel hundreds of miles for health care because they live where there is either no VA clinic or one that is not able to provide for all

their needs. Pace said the VA should coordinate with local medical clinics to provide ser-vices to veterans, as well as providing mobile rural clin-ics. Tipton agreed that vet-erans should be taken care of and said in the state U.S. House of Representatives he had voted for measures to do that. For example, he sup-ports the Healthy Veterans Act that requires the VA to contract with local hospitals and doctors to provide qual-ity medical care for veterans on a case by case basis.

Regarding the GI Bill changes that have nega-tively affected veterans (for example penalizing them for receiving scholarships), Tip-ton said the congress before he was elected made those changes, and he is working to correct that with current legislation.

“This is a promise that

must be fulfi lled,” he said.Pace said it inexcusable for

a veteran to be penalized in his educational benefi ts if he or she receives a scholarship.

“We have to go back to

Washington and change that law,” he said.

Pace recommended four years educational benefi ts in

Pace, Tipton face off in fi rst debate

Courier photo by Ruth Heide

U.S. Representative Scott Tipton (R) and Democratic 3rdCongressional District candidate Sal Pace held their fi rstdebate last night in Alamosa.

San Luis Valley Fair challenges continueThe 110th Annual San Luis Valley Fair challenged young cowboys and cowgirls to a variety of races including Pole Bending and Goat Tying. Left: Olivia Valdez made it through the San Luis Valley Fair Junior Horse Show Pole Bending course in 24.81 seconds yesterday. Right: Kylee Christensen fi nishes tying her goat in yesterday's competition. See more pictures on page 5.

Courier photos by Lauren Krizansky

By LAUREN KRIZANSKY

Courier staff writerCENTER — Nothing feels

better than making the Dean’s List.

On Wednesday, the Colo-rado State Uni-versity San Luis Valley Research Center (SLVRC) staff and a group of local produc-ers took Colo-rado State Uni-versity College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Craig Beyrouty on a hayride tour through potato fi elds that are improving what people eat and the land where it is grown.

“The agricul-ture here is very impressive,” Beyrouty said after seeing the potato plots. “The farmers here are very advanced. They are in tune to the high technology and in tune to the needs of the

consumer. What they grow is state-of-the-art and how they manage their crops in terms of utilizing informa-tion and keeping in contact with new discoveries from the university.”

The SLVRC is one of eight of its kind in the state and it provides research infor-mation, con-duct extension education and seed certifica-tion programs. The fi rst center was established in 1888 and has gone through many incarna-tions. It was closed in 1896 due to lack of federal funds and reopened in 1940 with the

help of the San Luis Valley Potato Improvement As-sociation and the San Luis Valley Potato Board of Con-trol in its present location. Thirteen years later, CSU

purchased the farm and has relentlessly continued the Valley producer’s mission to fi nd the greatest potato for the fi eld.

Today, the research center is not only working to im-prove potato breeds, combat disease and understand what makes a tuber taste so good, they are also conducting green manure experiments, organic assessments, barley trials and even contributing to strawberry research for the University of Florida.

“Most of the work we do here is focused on potatoes,” explained SLVRC Manager and potato specialist Rob Davidson. “We also work with other types of things. We look into things because it is what the growers are interested in.”

Four scientists are leading the bulk of the experiments. Areas of study include po-tato breeding and selection; potato cultivar management and physiology and potato postharvest biology. Each area has a direct link to the other, resulting in a fi ne fi nal

product.“We work as

a team,” said SLVRC research scientist Samuel Essah. “We are working to have optimum guide-lines.”

Some of the de-veloping guide-lines and re-search aiming to keep the Valley’s potato industry productive and competitive spe-cifi cally include nitrogen fertiliz-er management; soil amendment studies; potas-sium fertilizer sources and rates of application; potato response to green manure crops; potato re-sponse to late nitrogen applications; pre-dicting pressure bruise sus-ceptibility in storage; evalu-ating late-season fertility and irrigation practices; fac-

tors affecting russet netting loss; variety specifi c storage pile height guidelines; post-harvest potato evaluations;

CSU Dean applauds research center's science

Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Craig Beyrouty

Purple Majesty potatoes are a unique Valley variety that are now being grown in Scotland.


By LAUREN KRIZANSKY

Courier staff writerALAMOSA — A man

armed with a hammer and a grudge against crosswalk signals stood no chance against Alamosa Patrolman Martin Dominguez late last month.

On Sunday, July 29, Dominguez was dispatched to the corner of Main Street and Ross Avenue at approxi-mately 5:15 a.m. in response to a call regarding someone damaging signal lights, according to the Alamosa Police report. A man had witnessed someone with a

hammer striking the units.When Martinez arrived on

the scene, he asked Nicholas Entz, 19, Alamosa, to drop the hammer he was holding in his hand, according to the report. Entz told the offi cer he had something to show him, pulled out a dagger from his pants and pointed it at Martinez.

Instead of using a gun, Taser or pepper spray to disarm Entz and ensure his own safety, Martinez used only his hands to take the dagger from the perpetra-tor.

“This was extremely dan-gerous,” said Alamosa Po-

lice Captain Robert Jack-son. “I think Martinez went way above the call of duty to disarm someone with a knife. He is the only offi cer in our depart-ment trained in this kind of self-defense. It was a quick reaction.”

D o m i n g u e z has been with the department for 14 years and was formerly with the Ala-mosa County Sherif f ’s De-

partment. He has earned two lifesaving awards for bravery and skill, and regu-

larly teaches s e l f - d e f e n s e course in Ala-mosa.

“He is a hero guy , ” Jack -son said. “He doesn’t do this kind of thing for the notori-ety.”

E n t z w a s s u m m o n e d and taken into custody at the Alamosa Coun-ty Detention

Center for assault on apolice offi cer, criminal mis-chief, carrying a concealedweapon and menacing,according to the report.Physical evidence includeda hammer, two fi xed bladesand a folding blade.

Bail was not set and theDistrict Attorney requestedcriminal prosecution.

Crosswalk signal dam-age totaled approximately$3,000 and the ColoradoDepartment of Transporta-tion is repairing the units,Jackson said. The depart-ment will request the Dis-trict Attorney requires Entzto pay restitution.

APD offi cer disarms man with defense moves

Nicholas Entz

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RecordOBITUARY

ONGOING VALLEY MEETINGS

ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Blue Star Moth-ers meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in Alamosa. Call Vicki Jones at 852-3123.

ALAMOSA — Tu Casa hosts groups for survivors of sexual assault, date rape, marital rape, and sexual abuse as a child. These groups are open to the community and are held at the Tu Casa offi ce every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. Call 589-2465.

ALAMOSA — Free cancer support groups are held the fi rst and third Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. in the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, Physician Services bldg., 2115 Stuart Ave, Alamosa, fi rst fl oor con-ference room. Call Roberta Tesar to sign up, 589-8008.

ALAMOSA — Women’s co-dependent/overcomers group meets Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. at Alamosa Presbyte-rian Church at 330 State Ave. Contact Nancy at 589-2930.

ALAMOSA — La Leche League of the San Luis Val-ley holds its monthly meet-ings on the fourth Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at Hospice del Valle, 524 Main St in Alamosa. Pregnant and

nursing women are welcome to attend with children and babies. Please call 587-3657.

ALAMOSA — A support group for neurological dis-eases meets from 4-5 p.m. the fi rst Wednesday of every month at the old restaurant part of the Grizzly Inn in Alamosa. Both patients and caregivers are welcome.

ALAMOSA — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 2005 Mullens Ave., Alamosa. Call 719-937-2117 for more information.

LA JARA — James “Jimmy” Galvez, 38, of La Jara, Colo., passed away on August 5, 2012.

He is preceded in death by his father, Howard Galvez Sr.; and brother, Robert Armenta.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Pauline Armenta; siblings, Steve Ar-menta, Howard (Kristina) Galvez Jr. and Christina Galvez; nieces, Melissa Armenta, Samantha and Sierra Galvez; nephew, Tony Cruz Galvez; great nephews, Kieth and Mason Armenta; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.

Jimmy enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time outdoors and metal detecting. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and an outgoing personal-

ity. He had a contagious smile and would make everyone laugh. Jimmy was a great friend. He is going to be missed by many people.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at La Jara Catholic Church.

James “Jimmy” Galvez, 38

The Colorado Confl ict Resolution Promotions Team enjoys a road trip to Alamosa.

ALAMOSA — The state-wide Colorado Confl ict Reso-lution Month campaign re-cently arrived from Denver on a road trip to Alamosa and the “Land of Cool Sunshine.”

Mary Zinn of Zinn Me-diation Associates, Liz Loe-scher, founder of The Confl ict Center, and Cary Elizabeth Leher, Statewide Outreach

Coordinator for Colorado Confl ict Resolution Month, met with representatives of various organizations from the six counties of the San Luis Valley.

Attending a lunch presen-tation were Alice Price and Luke Yoder of the Center for Restorative Programs, Angela Sillas-Green of Tu

Casa, Shirley Atencio of the United Campus Ministry at Adams State University and Sue Young of E. Susan Young Consulting and Coun-seling, LLC.

Later in the afternoon, Mary, Liz, and Cary visited the beautiful new library in Alamosa and met with Salai Taylor, the library manager.

Alamosa Ward 4 Councilor Leland Romeo and his family visited Locomotive 169 and its display on Friday, July 20. The volunteer ‘Friends of the 169’ were working on the 1883 locomotive and on Business Car B-1 during their Volunteer Week #3. The pavilion at Cole Park was open to visitors, and Councilor Romero’s party was among the many visitors to the railroad display. The councilor asked a number of questions about the project, Friends volunteer Lee Conner was happy to provide the answers, and the group was very pleased to have such close access to this historic artifact. The Friends of the 169 host a Volunteer Day at the pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. on the fi rst Saturday of each month. From left Ward 4 Councilor Leland Romero, grandson Nikolye and daughter Allyssa, observe the ongoing work underneath Locomotive 169.

LA VETA — On August 1, Citizens for Huerfano County (CHC) fi led its briefi ng regarding judicial review in Denver District Court. The briefi ng asks the District Court to vacate a permit granted in June, 2011, by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for the Klikus 2-19, a 14,000-foot-deep, hydraulically-fractured (fracked) natural gas well near La Veta Pass.

CHC attorney Julie Kreutzer argues a lack of due pro-cess, in that COGCC failed to notify the public of the Klikus application for permit, and that COGCC’s hasty approval was arbitrary and capricious. In more than 300 pages of administrative records, CHC could fi nd no evidence that the COGCC conducted the kind of thorough review it claims that it applies to every permit in order to meet its legislative mandate to protect public health, safety and the environment.

“This is a straightforward case, and one of the very few meaningful things happening right now in the state to address the concerns citizens have over granting drilling permits without adequate review,” said Kreutzer.

The District Court Judge will determine whether the per-mit was properly granted by reviewing the administrative record, CHC’s briefi ng, and responses from the defendants: COGCC and Shell Western Exploration and Production Inc (SWEPI, a unit of Royal Dutch Shell). Huerfano County may also fi le a response, because it intervened in the case on the side of the COGCC and Shell.

Shell has indicated that it isn’t interested in the Klikus well at this time, and recently received COGCC and Huerfano County permit approvals to drill four oil wells about 20 miles north of the Klikus site, near Gardner. These permits could be considered relatively “better” in that they have emission controls on all tanks and dehydrators, require tanks instead of pits, and are not for fracking (at least, not the fi rst well, and not right away).

“CHC considered dismissing the Klikus case,” said CHC Vice President Sandy Borthick, “But if this case does not go forward, there is really nothing stopping Shell from devel-oping the Klikus, and nothing stopping the COGCC from rubber-stamping more incomplete, inadequately reviewed permits in Huerfano County or elsewhere in the state.”

“It is important to hold Shell to meaningful standards to protect neighboring water wells and water resources,” said CHC President, Keli Kringel. “It is also important that the COGCC review every permit carefully and insist upon commonsense protections for public health, safety and the environment.”

“This permit, Shell’s fi rst here, poses real dangers,” added Kringel. “For example, Shell plans to dig a huge (225 ft x 110 ft x 14 ft deep) fracking fl owback pit in an intermittent streambed, and only 8 feet above the water table. This pit is a potential threat that was not addressed by the COGCC in its review of the permit.”

All of the participants were interested in planning local activities for Colorado’s Confl ict Resolution Month which takes place in October every year.

Confl ict Resolution Month, which recently adopted the tagline Listen. Talk. Work it out., offers organizations and individuals opportunities to create programs, small or large, to help people address their disputes as successfully as they possibly can. The purpose is to teach practical skills and to raise awareness about professional services available in our communi-ties.

The governor and the state legislators, unanimously, have proclaimed and en-dorsed October as Confl ict Resolution Month. They join in promoting more civil communities.

In October, 2011, there were 35 events in which 2,000 Coloradans took part. A co-alition of 50 organizations and municipalities promoted celebrations, workshops, and endorsements. Planning and networking are now underway for this year’s activities.

For more information about Conflict Resolution Month 2012, please visit www.conflictresolution-month.org.

Resolution team enjoys road trip

La Veta Pass oil well goes to court

Councilor checks 'under the hood'

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Valley NewsDebate■ Continued from Page 1

the GI Bill rather than the current three.

Regarding Piñon Canyon, which had been proposed for military training, Pace said he was proud of a bipartisan bill he led in the state house to make it harder for the fed-eral government to take that land. Tipton said he stood up for private property rights pertaining to this issue at the federal level. He added that military personnel told him they do not need Piñon Canyon for training.

On energy issuesBoth candidates agreed the

nation should use the “all of the above” approach to sup-plying its energy needs but conveyed some differences in their views on the subject.

Pace said he was proud of his legislation requiring a greater percentage of public utilities’ power to come from renewable energy. He said Tipton had not supported Vestas wind generation in

Colorado that was provid-ing jobs.

“You picked a winner and a loser when you voted against Vestas , you voted against wind and you voted against renewable en-ergy,” Pace told Tipton.

Tipton said Pace p icked a winner and loser when he required the American peo-ple to pay high-er utility bills to accommodate renewable en-ergy mandates.

Tipton said when the presi-dent is talking about offshore drilling in Brazil, he is taking jobs away from the U.S.

“Let’s drill on American soil, create American energy and be able to get Americans back to work,” Tipton said.

On wildfi re preventionDiscussion regarding mea-

sures to prevent wildfi res heated up over the proposed

Farm Bill. After Tipton said he introduced Healthy Forest

Management Act legislation that received bipartisan sup-port to address beetle killed forests, Pace said Congress could have done that last week if it had passed the Farm Bill, which includes forest health language, in-stead of voting to go home on recess for fi ve weeks.

Tipton said the House of R e p r e s e n t a -

tives is not on recess, and as a member of the ag committee he pushed for the Farm Bill to move forward.

On budgets and business

Tipton said with a $15.8 trillion defi cit in this country, the minute a child is born, that child owes $50,000.

“We need to fi nd ways to reduce the size of govern-

ment and reduce spending,” Tipton said.

He said he voted for a bal-anced budget amendment and would continue to fi ght for that.

Pace disagreed with the cuts Tipton voted for in that balanced budget leg-islation, particularly cuts in Medicare. Pace said he was proud of the balanced budget Colorado legisla-tors passed by a nearly unanimous margin and said legislators in Wash-ington D.C. need to do the same thing.

Tipton said he did not hear Pace giving any ideas about how to cut the fed-eral debt, and Pace said he hadn’t heard any from Tipton either. Pace said everything needs to be laid on the table when it comes to budget cuts, which is what state legislators had to do in Colorado. Tipton said people have to be will-ing to come to the table for that to happen.

Pace said Tipton was just blaming the other side, but both sides need to come together to address this challenge.

On health careTipton said he voted

to repeal the president’s health care act because he believes it is hard on senior citi-zens, for one thing, and he had prom-ised senior citizens he would stand up for their health care. He sa id a study of cur-rent physi-cians found that 84 per-cent of them were consid-ering retir-ing in 2014 when the health care act is fully imple-mented, and many busi-nesses are afraid of hiring more employees because of the mandated health care provisions. One business that hires people who are handicapped in Pueblo may have to close down entirely if it does not get a waiver from the healthcare act mandates, Tipton said.

He said the country needs affordable and accessible health care, but the presi-

dent’s plan is not it.

Pace ques-tioned how many times it was going to take Tip-ton unsuc-cessfully vot-ing against this act to realize it is passed a l -ready.

“ I d o n ’ t t h i n k t h e A f f o r d a b l e C a r e A c t is perfect,” Pace sa id , but he added

he believed changes that needed to be made to it could be designed in a bipartisan manner, just like the state legislators did when they created the healthcare exchange for Colorado.

Pace said no one should go bankrupt or die in poverty because of medical costs, which is what happened to his aunt in the past year.

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screening for acrylamide formation during the cook-ing process; and studying common disease resistance proteins.

“The things we deal with here transfers to the grower’s situation,” Davidson said. “The research here quanti-fi es what is in the potato so others know what they can and what they should use.”

In regards to other agri-cultural issues, the Colorado Potato Administration Com-mittee Research Sub Com-mittee Chairman and Center farmer Sheldon Rockey encouraged the SLVRC to further its water conserva-tion efforts.

“We are working in the right direction,” Rockey said about CSU’s interests and their relationship with producers. “We are com-municating water issues to produce the crops we need to feed the world.”

CPAC Executive Director Jim Ehrlich expressed con-cern about the next genera-

tion of farming.“New students need to

know the practical aspects, too,” Ehrlich said. “They have great information, but how do we apply it on our farms?”

After the tour, Beyrouty guaranteed the future of farming is getting better everyday.

“I got into agriculture because I wanted to make a difference,” Beyrouty said. “I wanted to be part of a food system to help people put food on their tables. This is the kind of thing driving our students today. They want to get out in the fi elds, they want to work with people, and they want to be involved in a system that I think is one of the safest and most secure food systems in the world.”

He added, “The students want to make sure there is food for everybody, not just here in the United States, but throughout the world. They know also that we are not where we should be from a food production standpoint. We try to attract students from a variety of backgrounds who would have an interest in being part of that food system.”

In addition, he expounded

on the university’s diverse agriculture programs.

“We teach very traditional and conventional agriculture and we teach some of the non-traditional and alterna-tive kinds of agriculture,” Beyrouty said. “We teach agriculture from a large scale to a small scale, from

locally grown to internation-ally driven agriculture. We try to expose our students to the whole concept of the food system. Production remains the main focus of what we do, but it is way beyond that. It is the impact on the environment that we teach our students and it is

ensuring that we have many natural resources so we have a sustained food system for future generations.”

He added, “I am so excited about being a part of Colo-rado State University and being part of the research center in the Valley. The scientists here and the sup-

port staff and personnel do a tremendous job in trying to maintain good, strong contact with our produc-ers, trying to identify what the main problems are and addressing them through research and education. CSU is there and we couldn’t be more delighted.”

Scott Tipton Sal Pace

Courier photo by Lauren Krizansky

SLVRC Manager and potato specialist Rob Davidson talks about the San Luis Valley Research Center's accomplishments.

LAKEWOOD – A Las Animas County premises is under quarantine after a horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS); the horse had not recently traveled and is believed to have been infected by insects. The Colorado Department of Agriculture recommends tips and guidelines for the horse and livestock industries.

“While this is the fi rst case diagnosed in Colorado in 2012, there have been several cases identifi ed in the Rio Grande River valley of New Mexico,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr. “This Colorado case represents a northern move-ment of the virus that has been typical in past years.”

VS is a Foreign Animal Disease that occurs sporadi-cally in certain areas of the western United States. The last confi rmed case of VS in Colorado was diagnosed in 2006.

Travel Requirement

The Colorado Depart-ment of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s Office has issued a travel requirement for horses, mules, cattle, bi-son, sheep, goats, swine, and camelids entering the state from states with confi rmed cases of VS.

This requirement states that health certificates should include the follow-ing statement from the is-suing veterinarian, “I have examined the animal(s) rep-resented on this Certifi cate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis and they have not originated from a premises under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis.”

“The purpose of this re-

quirement is to ensure that veterinarians issuing health certifi cates are aware of the spread of Vesicular Sto-matitis and are vigilant in looking for signs of the virus. VS can be painful for the animals and costly to their owners,” said Roehr. “While this virus does not typically cause death, the animal can suffer from painful sores so it is important to monitor herds for symptoms.”

Important Points for

Veterinarians• Any vesicular disease of

livestock is reportable to the State Veterinarian’s Offi ce in Colorado – to report call 303-239-4161. If after-hours, call the same number to obtain the phone number of the staff veterinarian on call.

• Since VS is considered a foreign animal disease, any case with clinical signs con-sistent with VS will warrant an investigation by a state or federal foreign animal dis-ease diagnostician (FADD).

• When VS is suspected, the FADD will gather the epidemiological informa-tion, take the necessary blood samples, collect the necessary fluid or tissue from the lesions, and inform the owners and the referring veterinarian as to necessary bio-security and movement restrictions.

Tips for Livestock

Owners• Strict fl y control is an im-

portant factor to inhibit the transmission of the disease.

• Avoid transferring feed-ing equipment, cleaning tools or health care equipment from other herds.

• Colorado livestock own-ers should contact the state

of destination when moving livestock interstate to ensure that all entry requirements are met. A list of contact information for all state veterinarians’ offi ces is avail-able at: http://www.colorado.gov/ag/animals.

• Colorado fairs, livestock exhibitions, and rodeos may institute new entry require-ments based on the extent and severity of the current VS outbreak. Be sure to stay informed of any new changes concerning event requirements.

Vesicular Stomatitis

Guidelines for Shows and Fairs

The Colorado State Vet-erinarian’s Office is rec-ommending that livestock events exercise extra precau-tion measures to minimize the transmission of Vesicular Stomatitis. The following strategies should be imple-mented:

1. Participants, regardless of origin should, when pos-sible, arrive at the event with a Certifi cate of Veterinary Inspection that was issued within 48 hours of departure for the event.

2. The Certifi cate of Vet-erinary Inspection should contain a statement from the issuing veterinarian that states: “I have examined the animal(s) represented on this Certifi cate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis and they have not originated from a premises under quarantine for vesicu-lar stomatitis.”

3. Out-of-state partici-pants should check with their state’s animal health offi cials to determine the require-ments for their livestock’s

return to that state.4. All livestock that arrive

at an event without a Certifi -cate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 48 hours of ar-rival should receive an oral examination for VS lesions upon arrival at the event.

a. A qualified, licensed and accredited veterinarian should be available to over-see the inspection process.

b. Any livestock that ex-hibit clinical signs of VS shall be immediately removed from the event and reported to a Colorado animal health offi cial 303-239-4161.

c. Colorado livestock will be returned to their premises and quarantined.

d. Out-of-state livestock should be taken to a prede-termined isolation facility where they would be held until an appropriate quar-antine site can be identifi ed.

5. During the event com-mon water and feed sources should be minimized and in-sect repellent applied daily, with particular attention to the animals ears.


TransmissionMost cases are spread by

insect vectors particularly along river valleys. Biting fl ies are known to be ca-pable of transmitting VS.

Sand fl ies (Lutzomyia spp.) and black fl ies (Simulium spp.) have been identifi ed as important insects in the transmission of VS.


Signs(Note: a photo of the

Las Animas County horse is available by emailing [email protected]. The photo highlights the painful clinical signs of VS.)

VS susceptible species in-clude horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, deer and other species of animals. The clinical signs of the disease include vesicles, erosions and sloughing of the skin on the muzzle, tongue, teats and above the hooves of susceptible livestock. Vesicles are usually only seen early in the course of the disease.

As the disease progresses, the ruptured vesicles erode to produce areas where dead tissue becomes separated from the surrounding wound near the mouth or hoof. Ani-mals with oral lesions may refuse to eat or drink due to discomfort which results in weight loss. Coronary band lesions can result in lameness in one or more feet. In severe situations, the hoof may slough or hoof

growth may be permanently impacted.

While rare, human cases of VS can occur, usually among those who handle infected animals. VS in humans can cause fl u-like symptoms and only rarely includes lesions or blisters.

For additional informa-tion, contact the Colorado State Veterinarian’s offi ce at 303-239-4161 or visit http://www.colorado.gov/ag/animals.

To view the current lo-cation of cases and other important updates and in-formation, visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/vsv/.

VS diagnosed in Colorado, specifi c travel requirement remains in eff ect


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The great thing about national parks in the United States is that everyone is welcome. You don’t have to speak English. You don’t have to know anything about wildlife (besides the general rule of keeping your distance). You don’t have to like to camp or own any expensive outdoor gear and clothing. You don’t even have to like to walk, let alone hike. All you have to be is the type of person who enjoys seeing beautiful things. You have to enjoy contrasts.

This past weekend I took in the wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park with a couple of friends. We stared in awe at geysers. We lined up in formation next to our fellow tourists to get the best angle and shot for our vacation albums. We hiked rocky trails that wound us through the fl owing curtains of waterfalls. We circled the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and descended Uncle Tom’s trail, a windy staircase dropping straight into the gut of the canyon.

Every step of the way, we were surrounded by people that looked like they had never hiked a trail, people that made us feel ridicu-lous in our Chacos and breathable outdoor wear. But, this is the great season of shared appreciation. If it isn’t a family vacation to some wild outpost, then perhaps you are

sitting in front of your TV and with mil-lions of other people you are rediscovering how cool and incredible gymnasts are. You are probably also cheering for runners from countries you can’t even pinpoint on a map.

Perhaps the best thing about my re-cent vacation, be-sides soaking up the last few precious days with friends before their lives change with graduate school, is the reminder of how big and beautiful the world is.

There are serious and troubling ques-tions fi lling the air-ways right now about the future of extrem-ism and violence in the United States. I have no recommenda-tions for how to monitor and disarm the men and women among us with automatic weapons and hatred in their hearts. However I can recognize that the roots of discrimina-tion, a close relative of hatred, stretch far and dwell in different confi gurations beneath

each of us. I am thinking about the thoughts that

enter your head when you see someone you identify as different than you and that those differences make you “superior” in some way. Where do those thoughts come from and are they really justifi ed? Probably not. In our own way, we use these thoughts (what someone looks like, what they are eating, what they are wearing, etc.) to fi ll our lack of confi dence or to fuel our need to be better than the stranger next to us.

Whether you are sitting in front of your TV and cheering for athletes competing half a world away, vacationing with your family, or mourning the loss of a friend or fellow citizen that was killed by hatred and discrimination, remember that the characteristics that allow you to be awed at a mountain cliff are the same characteristics that give the Golden Rule meaning. Learn to appreciate contrasts. Learn to love yourself so there is no need to judge other people. If we each work to be better than we are, not better than someone else, the world will become a much more beautiful and enjoyable place to live.

Gena Akers can be contacted at [email protected].

For more than 45 years, community health centers have delivered comprehen-sive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to individuals and families whether they have private insurance, insurance through a public program like CHIP or Medicaid, or no insurance at all. This week, we at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the 1,200 Community Health Centers across the country treating more than 20 million people each year.

As an advocate and sup-porter for the centers, I know first-hand the benefits that ripple through an entire com-munity.

For 20 years, I helped direct and administer the needed services and primary care to more than 40,000 residents of the San Luis, Lower Arkansas and Upper Arkansas Valleys in Southern Colorado as the director for Valley-Wide Health Systems. I was able to bring the needed services to the residents of these communities.

The health centers are a place where mothers can take their children for den-tal checkups, where seniors can fill their prescriptions, where families turn when they need help finding a job or access to child care services.

And now as of August 1st the centers are required to cover new preventive services for women to include domestic violence screening, breastfeeding support and supplies, FDA-approved contraceptive methods, and contraceptive education and

counseling, diabetes screening, women’s wellness visits and more.

Through the Affordable Care Act, we’re making an $11 billion investment in our nation’s community health centers with about $1.5 billion to support major con-struction and renovation projects at cen-

ters nationwide and $9.5 billion to support ongoing health center operations, create new health cen-ter sites in medically underserved areas, and to expand preventive and primary health care services in underserved areas.

Community health centers are a proven health care model where more people are getting primary care and staying out of the emergency room, which also lowers health care costs for the entire community, especially un-derserved populations. Through the services of the health centers kids are getting the immuniza-tions they need to thrive in school, which can raise educational

achievement. I applaud the great work of the centers

here in Colorado. With the work of the Community Health Centers, we can build a stronger, healthier nation, one commu-nity at a time.

Marguerite Salazar was appointed by President Barack Obama as Regional Di-rector for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region VIII on May 1, 2010. As Regional Director she plays a vital role in the Departments effort to ef-fectively implement the Health Care Law, also known as the Affordable Care Act.

It’s been said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach — mean-ing men like to eat and they like women who can cook. So what’s the way to a woman’s heart?

Being a woman, I have my own theory on that question, but I would love to hear your thoughts on the issue as well. Please write to me and let me know what you think is the best way to a woman’s heart.

In the past I’ve written a lot about power: the power of laughter, the power of love, the power of words, and so on. But what about the power to touch a woman’s heart, or anyone’s heart for that matter? To be able to reach for someone’s hand and touch their heart: Wow! That’s real power.

Men, just imagine that with a look you could render a woman speechless, with a touch you could leave her in awe of you, with a few words you could melt her heart. Would you want to be able to accomplish that? And if you could do those things, what would the results be?

My sisters and I often have this conver-sation. We’ve often told the men in our lives, including our brothers, that if you just make a woman feel loved, cherished and respected, then she has the ability to change your world for the better.

Why do I say this? Look back in history. Men work hard to gain money, houses, transportation, etc. all to either win or please a woman. Men fight battles to either protect a woman or to gain some-thing for her.

It’s even been said that behind every powerful man is a great woman. I like to think of it this way, beside every power-ful man is a strong woman. The bible even says that a good wife is far more precious than jewels.

In this day and age, I’ve seen so many women mistreated, abused, neglected, and rejected.

I’ve seen the consequences of these actions and my heart goes out to these women. I want to tell them that they are precious, that they should be cherished, that they deserve better, and that life doesn’t have to be that way.

I want to point to the men out there who are willing to go the extra mile, help with the dishes, be a partner, assist with the children, love unconditionally, make dinner with you or for you, hold you like you are the most important person in their life, never raise their voice to you, are willing to talk and listen and know the little things about you.

Maya Angelou is one of my favorite poets and this is her theory about how a man can touch a woman’s heart, “A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.”

My theory is that for a man to touch a woman’s heart, he must first touch her hand and take her on a journey. For me, this means he must first touch my mind — with the way he thinks and speaks. It is amazing when a man can carry a full conversation with you about something meaningful, interesting or spiritual; it’s even more amazing if he can teach me something.

This begins the journey. Then he can touch my emotions — by the way he acts, treats others and how he treats me. Then he can touch my life – by helping me with a problem, giving useful advice, paying attention to what’s important to me and helping with my goals and dreams, or by giving me a gift that only I would know how important it is (price is not the issue, knowing who I am is). After this, then he can touch my hand and take me on a journey toward trust and eventually love.

If a man isn’t willing to journey with a woman, through the good times and the bad, then he isn’t worthy of that woman. My daughter’s boyfriend once said to her something that is kind of cheesy, but was also really sweet, “If I can’t handle you during your worst moments, then I don’t deserve you at your best.” If only all men understood this concept.

For women, or at least the women in my family, if a man can stimulate our minds; challenge our limitations; accept us for who we are; encourage our dreams; be honest and loyal, and love our family, then he’s a keeper.

So to all the men out there trying to touch a woman’s body, remember you must first touch her heart!

Tori Vigil is an author, inspirational speaker, and reporter. She can be reached via email at [email protected]

Gena Akers

Piece of Mind

By Tori VigilSPOTLIGHT

The way to a woman’s

heart

Enjoy contrasts — in nature and people

Celebrate Community Health Center Week by recognizing

the many services and benefi ts provided to Colorado citizens

GuestOpinion

Marguerite Salazar

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012THE WORLD ALMANAC DATABANK

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1842, the Webster-Ashburton Treaty was signed by the United States and Canada, delineating the eastern section of their shared border.In 1945, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, Japan.In 1974, Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th U.S. president following Richard Nixon’s resignation.TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: John Dryden (1631-1700), poet/dramatist/critic; Rod Laver (1938- ), tennis player; Melanie Griffi th (1957- ), actress; Whitney Houston (1963-2012), singer; Brett Hull (1964- ), hockey player; Deion Sanders (1967- ), football and baseball player/sportscaster; Chamique Holdsclaw (1977- ), basketball player; Anna Kendrick (1985- ), actress; Jason Heyward (1989- ), baseball player.TODAY’S QUOTE: “Beware the fury of a patient man.” -- John Dryden


Valley LifeSLV Fair 2012

Yesterday's San Luis Val-ley Fair events included an open dog show, market goat shows, open poultry and rabbit shows, a market swine show and various horse challenges and an awards ceremony.Right: Kelsie Van Treese has her rabbits judged on Wednesday.Left: Abigale Sittler listens to the judge in the Market Goat Show feeeder class competition. She took sec-ond place.Right bottom: Renae Sin-clair throws her arms up after tying up a goat during yesterday's 8 and 9 year old San Luis Valley Fair Junior Horse Show Goat Tying competition.

Above: Alissa Sinclair, 17, Alamosa, gives her pig Coconut a drink before the Market Swine Show later in the day.

Left: Peyton Valentine made it through the San Luis Val-ley Fair Junior Horse Show Pole Bending challenge in 28.15 seconds.

Below: Kyree Huffaker races after her goat in the San Luis Valley Fair Junior Horse Show Goat Tying competi-tion. She made it off of her horse and tied up her goat in 26.05 seconds.

Tristan Stevenson starts her run in the San Luis Valley Fair Junior Horse Show Pole Bending competition on Wednesday.



SportsSports Briefs

Alamosa Youth FootballThe last chance to register for Alamosa Youth Football

grades 3 through 6 is Saturday, August 11 at Carroll Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Mini Moose gymnastics campALAMOSA—The Alamosa High School's gymnastics team

will be hosting a Mini-Moose gymnastics camp for boys and girls ages 4-13 with a limit of 60 students. The camp will be held in the Alamosa High School Auxiliary Gym on August 13, 14, 15 and 16 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost to attend the camp is $40 and includes a t-shirt.Registration prior to camp is a must, bring your child to reg-

istration for a short skills test to ensure they are placed in the appropriate group.

Registration is going to be held on Thursday, August 9th in the Alamosa High School Auxiliary Gym from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Payment is expected at registration.

For more info please call Dalhia at 588-5594 or Ana at 588-1771.

CHSAA practices startSAN LUIS VALLEY —CHSAA Offi cial practice for all other

sports (cross-country, football, gymnastics, boys soccer, volleyball) starts on Monday, August 13. Alamosa Student Athletes please contact the Activities Offi ce at 587-6001, if you have any questions. Other athletes may contact their activities offi ce for more info.

ALAMOSA Cross Country will meet Monday at 6 a.m. in front of Alamosa

High School. Questions may be directed at Coach Zaragoza (719-580-2032), Coach DeLaCerda (719-588-8971) or Coach Flores (719-480-1664),

Football will meet Monday at 8 a.m. at Alamosa High School. please direct questions to Coach Ford (719-588-1004) or Coach Ortega (719-580-8273).

Boys' Soccer will have two-a-days, starting Monday with the fi rst practice starting at 6 a.m. at the AHS practice soccer fi eld. Second practice will be at 5 p.m., also at the AHS practice soccer fi eld. Head coach is Enrique Guerrero.

Gymnastics will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday in the Alamosa High School Auxiliary Gym. Practice time will move to its regular 3:30 p.m. time the following week. Also, since Alamosa hosts the only gymnastics program in the Valley, athletes interested in the sport may be apart of AHS's team, for more information contact Coach Mahany (719-588-5594) or Coach Lopez (719-588-1771).

Volleyball will meet at Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the mile run time trial. They will meet at Alamosa High School. Head Coach is Amy Ortega.

ANTONITOAntonito's volleyball team will hold its fi rst practice will be

Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym.Football will have their fi rst practice at 5:30 p.m. on Monday

at the football fi eld.Cross Country will meet at 4 p.m. at the high school.

DEL NORTEFootball will be at 6 a.m. on Monday at the Football Field. Head

coach is Fuzzy Holmes.Volleyball will begin at 5:45 a.m. on Monday at the Tiger Field-

house. Once again head coach is Jenny Owsley.Cross Country will not begin their offi cial practices until Monday,

August 20, with a time and place to be announced.MONTE VISTA

Football practice will be held at the middle school football fi eld on Monday at 8 a.m.

Sangre de Cristo 5k Run/Walk Volleyball Relay Challenge

ALAMOSA — The Sangre de Cristo Volleyball team will be hosting a 5K run/walk challege on Saturday, August 18, 2012. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. while registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The race will start at Cole Park in Alamosa and has an entry fee of $20. Contact Alicia Berlinger at 588-0161.

OMS PhysicalsALAMOSA—Ortega Middle School will host sports

physicals on Thursday, August 16th from 4 p.m-7 p.m. at the Ortega Middle School gymnasium. The cost will be $25. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are wanting to play either intramural or interscholastic sports will need to have a physical, signed medical release form and signed athletic and activities handbook agreement before they are allowed to practice or compete. If you have any questions, please call 719-580-8273.Men's Golf League standings as of August 7

Photos by Jessica Jolly, Alamosa Parks and Rec

Summer softball leagues wrap

up as champions are crownedTOP: It took two games, but the Adcock softball team was able to defeat the Silver Fox softball team in the champi-onship and ‘if-game’ to win the 2012 Women’s league championship on Tuesday evening at the Lee Field Complex in Alamosa. Adcock got a run-rule victory, 18-8, in the fi rst game but had to come from behind to clinch the title. They fi nish the season with a 17-4 record while the Silver Fox team fi nished with a 16-5 overall record.

BOTTOM: Team Elevation won the Men’s Softball Championship for the second straight year Tuesday night as they defeated the Vendola Softball team by a score of 18-13. Rick Nickols, the fi rst baseman and clean-up hitter, had a solid night as he nailed what had to be one of the furthest homers of the season. The home run was a 3-run homer to give


Valley Life

LA JARA — The La Jara Farmers Market must be the best-kept secret in the San Luis Valley. Cash in on this seven-week summer program where local growers, crafters and residents alike come together in down town La Jara for a grand old time. Right next to La Jara’s Town Hall folks fi nd locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and up-to-date activities and information about what’s happening in the Valley from the Conejos County Chamber of Commerce. Join the many who are in the know that enjoy the free taste treats and recipes from the Healthy Habits MOKI table. It’s well worth the trip. And, come for the great music each week.

And, this Friday afternoon and evening the farmers mar-ket in La Jara wouldn’t be possible except for the generous support of Little Flickers of Capulin, Joe Valdez of La Jara Pharmacy, the Conejos County Chamber of Commerce, Circle K Mills, everyone from Cactus Hill Ag. Consulting in Capulin, and because of the great support of the town of La Jara and its police force.

This past Friday, Rose Viapando and Solomon Lopez, Las Cancioneros Del Valle, singing and playing old favorites, made magical easy on the ear music and melodic sounds to the market. This Friday there’s an extra special treat in store for shoppers. Joshua Wohlrabe of Adams State University Music Department will bring his collection of drums from all parts of the globe for an uniquely different drum circle. This will be an exciting performance. The market will pul-sate with the rhythms from around the world as everyone is invited to pick up a drum and sandwich it between their knees. Yes, children too can join in and play the drums. All are welcome to link up with the rhythm; come and be a part of the circle of fun. Become a member of a drum circle.

The market runs from 3-7 p.m. at the La Jara Town Hall. The La Jara Farmers Market is conveniently located right in downtown La Jara on Broadway Avenue by the Town Hall. The market runs every Friday afternoon and evening through the 7th of September. New vendors are welcomed and more information can be had by phoning VGail or James at 589-6374.

VGail Vonderweidt, this year’s market site manager, brought her artistic talents to this past week’s farmers market decorating faces with festive colors that last for days or wash off easily.

Healthy Habits brings wonderfully prepared and delicious recipes. Local ingredients are cooked and served as free samples along with the recipes to promote and educate everyone about eating healthier in the Valley's unique farm to table communities. Everyone serving at the MOKI Kitchen volunteers adding their vibrant and infectious personalities to the wonderful dishes they prepare.

Las Cancioneros Del Valle, a long-time La Jara favorite was this past Friday’s musical entertainment at the town farmers market. All throughout the market the magical voices of Rose Viapando and Solomon Lopez brought the audience to repeated applause. Some were even singing along to the familiar tunes.

At this time during the 2012 summer, the fresh vegetables are at their very best. Onions and sweet peaches the size melons. Green beans and favas ready for canning or just munching on the spot. Most vendors bring organic pro-duce grown on their small farms and from local gardens. Customers will not be able to resist the fresh baked breads and sweet rolls all from local certifi ed home kitchens. Homemakers have taken the new Colorado Food Act classes to turn their kitchens and their talents into the pick of the market.

La Jara Farmers Market features

drumming on Friday

At left is a terrier, American pit bull mix female, about 3 years old. At right is a bulldog, American mix male about 1 year old. To adopt, please call Conour Shelter, 852-3366.

Furry Friends


Western Living

CENTER — Rockey Farms, a founding member of the Specialty Potato Alliance (SPA,) who had previously received recognition from the county, region and state gained national attention as the 2012 recipient of the Soil And Conservation Society’s Merit Award. The award was presented on July 24th, during the Conservation Society’s annual conference in Fort Worth Texas.

“This could not come at a better time”, reported Brendon Rockey, who is in charge of fi eld operations for Rockey Farms. “With water and transportation prices on the rise, using less water and fewer chemicals helps us keep our costs in line.”

Sheldon Rockey, Brendon’s brother and operations man-ager for the farm agrees. “Our cleaner, greener farm-ing gives us better yields, more consistent sizing and great color. That means a better product and a happier customer.”

As third generation lead-ers of land management in the San Luis Valley, Rockey Farms believes strongly in how they are restoring and maintaining their soil, and they openly share their practices with neighboring farmers and other growers throughout the state and agricultural community nationally.

“Agriculture needs this”, noted Brendon “the reward is a nice vindication of what the right direction is, but the harvest tells us that the soil is properly fertile.”

SPA markets three pro-prietary varieties developed by Rockey Farms and grown in their award winning soil.

The Red Rebel®, a slender and thin skinned fi ngerling with slightly mottled fl esh, the Merlot®, a new purple fi ngerling variety that ac-tually tastes good, and the Rockey Rose®, a pink fl esh, deep yellow skinned fi nger-ling whose taste is beginning to rival the popular Russian Banana and considered to be the best tasting fi ngerling on the market.

“We knew these products were winners when we saw them and now we know why”, commented Dale Firman, SPA partner who runs the Los Angeles distribution facility. Customers in both New York and Los Angeles are now requesting these po-tatoes by name. SPA will be sampling these new varieties at the PMA in Anaheim, CA this fall.

“One of the goals of the alliance was to market these great new flavors to our customers. The seed devel-opment program along with prime growing conditions will allow us to reach a larger market more quickly”, notes Richard Leibowitz, manag-ing director of the Alliance.

“Consumers are becoming more aware of where their food comes from and how it is grown, and this recogni-tion is an affi rmation that the customer can taste”, Leibowitz concluded.

Maintaining distribution on a year round basis, Rockey Farms provides seed to SPA growers throughout the country so their products will readily available. Along with the new varieties SPA markets a full variety of fi ngerlings and specialty po-tatoes. Product is grown both sustainably and organically.

Packaging is available for re-tail and foodservice. Private labeling and custom packag-ing is available as well.

Specialty Potato Alliance is a dedicated group of growers and shippers committed to providing the healthiest and best tasting specialty pota-toes available. Their fam-ily of products, proprietary varieties and year round availability has made them trend setters in the potato category.

For more information about Rockey Farms soil program or Specialty Potato Alliance potatoes please contact Rich-ard Leibowitz at the numbers above.

DENVER —Thousands of big game hunting licenses that did not sell during the license application and draw process will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offi ces and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide.

In addition to the approxi-mately 34,000 elk licenses, 6,300 deer licenses and 6,300 pronghorn licenses that will be available, more than 900 bear licenses and 120 leftover fall turkey li-censes will also go on sale to the public the morning of Aug. 14.

Leftover license day is one of the biggest hunting license sales days for many hunting licenses sales loca-tions. Hunters can fi nd a list of wildlife offi ces (http://wildlife.state.co.us/About/OfficesAndPhone/Pages/ContactNumbers.aspx) and license retailers (http://wildlife.state.co.us/Shop-DOW/AppsAndLicenses/LicenseAgents/Pages/Li-censeAgentList.aspx) on the wildlife side of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website.

License purchasers who are out of state or unable to get to a license agent can call the toll-free license sales number, 1-800-244-5613, beginning at 9 a.m. MDT on Aug. 14. It is important to note that online purchasing

of leftover licenses is delayed until the following day to keep distribution fair. Inter-net sales of leftover licenses do not begin until 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.

A complete list of leftover licenses that go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 14 is avail-able online at http://wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollection-Documents/DOW/Hunting/BigGame/LeftoverLicenses/LeftoverList2012-07-27.pdf. Hunters should check the current list to make sure that the licenses they are seeking will be available. Once license sales begin, the online list will be updated every 15 minutes.

Hunters planning to purchase a leftover license should come prepared with their driver’s license and hunter education card. State law requires that anyone purchasing a hunting or fi sh-ing license provide their so-cial security number. Hunt-ers interested in purchasing private-land-only licenses must obtain permission from landowners before they can hunt on private land.

Colorado Parks and Wild-life manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado’s wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recre-ational programs. To learn more about Colorado’s wild-life programs, please see: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

Specialty alliance grower wins national merit award

Specialty Potato Alliance growers Rockey Farms recently won the Soil And Conservation Society's Merit Award.

Leftover hunting licenses go on sale


Public Notices120

CHILD CARECHILDCARE FOR 15 month old during school year. Monday-Thursday 7-4:30 (719)660-2520. (8/16)

163LOST & FOUND

LSOT DELL PHONE off First Street between Hospital and The Bridge. Call 719-580-4909.(8/9)

$200 REWARD FOR return of our Cat! He is a grey long-haired cat with lighter tones on stomach. Neutered and de-clawed. Lost in Alamosa. Please call 719-588-2088 if you see or have him. (8/15)

173 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DJ SERVICE: MUSIC Hot Box, providing fin-est music from oldies-to-latest hits. Fabulous light show. 589-0906. (9/1-TFN)

HOT TUB REPAIR and Service. All makes and models, Rio Grande Spa Services. Call 580-8197. (8/10-TFN)

WELL ESTABLISHED YARD Service, Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Weekly Mowing & Trimming, Weed Control, Hauling & Dump Runs. FREE Esti-mates! Senior Discount! Satisfaction Guaranteed!! 719-588-1183. (8/21-TFN)

MW PROPERTY SER-VICES: Weekly Mow-ing & Trimming, Weed Control, Tree & Hedge Trimming, Tree Removal, Fencing, Painting, Land-scapes, Storage Sheds, Decks, 588-9817(8/25-TFN)

SPRING INTO SUM-MER. Allphase Home & Yard Maintenance. Cleaning yards, garages, rain-gutters, windows, lawn care, painting & carpentry. Call 719-379-2481/719-480-5494. (8/10-TFN)

COLORADO TRANS-PORTATION SERVIC-ES CTS. Luxury trans-portation door to door service anywhere. 24 hour service. CTS providing services for all of Colo-rado with a comfortable luxurious ride. Go online www.ctstransportation.org or call 719-849-9044 for further information. (TFN)

D.J./TEQUILA-SUN-RISE, PROVIDING VA-RIETY of music & light-ing. Karaoke available. Book your weddings to-day! 588-9418/589-9441. Call Pete. (8/21-TFN)

IN HOME CARE by Visiting Angels. Personal care, hospital discharge or respite care. Prof caregiv-ers. Private pay, insur-

in-home assessment. 719-852-6968. (8/11-TFN)

Q U A L I T Y C O N -S T RU C T I O N A N D Maintenance. 30YRS Exp. References available. Valley Wide. Hourly or Bid. Small jobs ok. Gene 588-4568 (8/17)

WHITER SMILE IN an Hour! Back to School Spe-cial $100.00 for 3 sessions. (Reg price, $179.00) Da-vinici Laser Teeth Whit-ening System, removes stains, & discolorations. Does not harm previous dental work. 719-849-3479 Crystal Chisholm. (8/23)

221HELP WANTED

VALLEY COURIER SEEKS full-time writer/photographer for news beat to include crime, court and government coverage, plus varied as-signments. Email resume and writing samples to news@a la mosa news .com; or send/bring to 2205 State Ave., Alamosa, Colo. 81101. Contact: Ruth Heide, 589-2553. (TFN)

LPN/ R N WA N TED. NEW grads welcomed. Full time positions, 12 hr shifts. Must be Colorado licensed. Benefit pack-age, Competitive wages. E.O.E. Apply in person Pine Ridge Extended Care, 119 Bastille Dr., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. 970-731-4330. (7/31-TFN)

RIO GRANDE CLUB & Resort, in South Fork is now accepting Appli-cations for the following, Line Cooks, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Dishwash-ers. All shifts, Apply in person, 0285 Rio Grande Trail, South Fork Colo, No Phone calls. (8/10)

221HELP WANTED

E X P E R I E N C E D ELECTRICIAN NEED-ED. Preferably Journey-men but will consider ex-perience. 719-852-3072. (TFN-8/11)

SPECIAL JOB FOR special person. M/F, P/T, N/S, Monte area. Care-taker for disabled women artist. $10/hr. Call 719-852-2868. (8/22)

C A R E - T A K E R , SMALL MOUNTAIN Housing Association. May 1st to October 31st 2013. Couple light plumbing, electric, carpentry skills. 719-852-2742. (8/16)

INVOICING SPECIAL-IST POSITION avail-able. Competitive pay and benefits. Account-ing experience preferred. Must pass background check and drug screen-ing. Email resumes to: [email protected](8/8)

LOOKING FOR CDL Drivers and Batch Plant operators. Apply in per-son at Southwest Ready-Mix. (8/10)

WRAP FACILITATOR: THE House Bill 1451 Interagency Oversight Group seeks facilitator responsible for facilitating and coordinating High-Fidel ity Wrapa round services for Alamosa County youth and fami-lies involved in multiple complex systems. The facilitator works closely with community partners and family teams to estab-lish a detailed treatment/service plan for services being provided to each family. Facilitator will also coordinate partner meetings as well as fam-ily intervention meetings. Please send cover letter and resume to Kristina Daniel, SLVMHC 8745 County Road 9 South Ala-mosa, CO 81101. Dead-line: August 10, 2012. EOE. (8/10)

SLV COM M U N I T Y MENTAL Health Center is seeking a FT Behav-ioral Health Integration Clinician to assist pri-mary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychological condi-tions. The clinician is to focus on diagnostic and functional evalua-tions that follow appro-priate treatment options for the client. Candidate must possess Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or equivalent, two years of paid experience working with clients with mental illness, excellent com-munication skills, sound judgment, empathy, sen-sitivity, creativity and be computer literate and a team player. Application may be obtained at: http://www.slvmhc.org/employ-ment_opportunities.php. Send Company Applica-tion, resume, cover letter, and references to: HR Di-rector, SLV Mental Health Center, 8745 County Rd. 9 S. Alamosa, CO 81101. Deadline: August 10, 2012. EOE (8/10)

PT INSURANCE IN-SPECTOR needed to verify rooftop and exte-rior conditions on residen-tial properties in South Central CO. Basic con-

-edge helpful. Need 2-3 full weekdays available per month, high-speed internet, and 4 wheel drive vehicle. $200 - $500 a month plus mileage. Email resume’s [email protected] (8/15)

GENERAL MANAGER NEEDED: for new Fran-chise Hotel. Management experience needed, hotel preferred. FAX: 719-542-8750 or [email protected] (8/14)

ABBA EYE CARE is seeking a professional, dedicated, energetic in-dividual to join our team. Duties include optical sales, data entry, and other duties as needed. Selected candidate will demonstrate a passion for quality service 32-40 hours per week. Apply in person with resume at 2101 Main, Suite D Ala-mosa.(8/9)

ALLINGTON INN & Suite Housekeeping. P/T F/T. No experience neces-sary. Up to $12.00/hour + tips. Apply at 0182 E Frontage Road, South Fork. 719-873-5600. Or at [email protected].(8/9)

ALLINGTON INN & Suite Front Desk. P/T F/T. No experience necessary. Apply at 0182 E Frontage Road, South Fork. 719-873-5600. Or at [email protected].(8/9)

221HELP WANTED

FT IRT THERAPIST. SLV Mental Health Center Community Corrections - IRT Program: Position requirements: CACII cer-tification, BA degree is preferred. Therapist will provide substance use dis-order treatment services to male D.O.C./Parole/Proba-tion clients in 90 day Inten-sive Residential Treatment setting. Services include intake/assessment, indi-vidual, psycho-ed / therapy groups, and case manage-ment. Candidates must have working experience in providing substance use disorder treatment services, good communi-cation skills, team player, sound judgment, empathy, sensitivity, and creativity in dealing with clients. Ap-plicants must be computer

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package available. Ap-plication may be obtained at: http://www.slvmhc.org/Employment_Opportuni-ties.php. Send Company Application, resume, cover letter, and references to: HR Director, SLV Mental Health, 8745 County Rd. 9 S., Alamosa, CO 81101. Deadline: August 10, 2012. EOE (8/15)

O C C U P A T I O N A L THERAPIST -VALLEY-WIDE Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a licensed outpatient occupational therapist to join our team and provide care within our clinic system. Treating patients with injuries, ill-ness, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of ev-eryday activities and im-prove the skills needed for daily living and working. Qualified candidate will have a current license in the state of Colorado, three years previous occupa-tional therapist experience preferably in a community healthcare setting. We of-fer competitive salaries

resume or application to Human Resources at 128 Market Street, Alamosa, CO 81101 applications will be accepted until the posi-

WORK NOW!! UP to $300 daily per company program. Call 719-937-1747. (8/28)

HARVEST SEASON-AL-EARLY SEPTEM-BER: Experienced Truck Drivers (need 5/yr MVR), Tractor Operators, Bruise Testers, Tickets, Pilers, Sorters, Samplers. Apply at: Smokin Spuds, 2345 E Cty Rd 8 N, Monte Vista. (9/12)

UNIT SECRETARY, SLVRMC Emergency Room Department has a need for a PRN Unit Secretary. Applicant must have computer knowledge, phone experience and cus-tomer service skills. High School Diploma or GED

-tion required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca Avenue-Alamosa, CO 81101 by the September 1, 2012 closing date. For further informa-tion please visit our career link on our website - www.slvrmc.org (8/8)

RN, SLVRMC EMER-GENCY Room Depart-ment has a need for a part-time RN. Applicant must be a graduate from an accredited school or college and maintain cur-rent valid license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC & TNCC. 1 year of experi-ence required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca Avenue-Alamosa, CO 81101 by the September 1, 2012 closing date. For further informa-tion please visit our career link on our website - www.slvrmc.org (8/8)

T H E A L A M O S A SCHOOL District is ac-cepting applications for the following position: Tech-nology Paraprofessional (Alamosa Elementary K-5) Applications are available

-intendent, 209 Victoria Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 or online at http://alamosa.k12.co.us. For more infor-mation, contact Marian Lara at 719-587-1600. Ap-plication deadline is until

COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNICIAN: Ful l Time. Must have experi-ence in computer repair. Sales experience and basic accounting a plus. Mail resume to 157 Adams St, Monte Vista, CO, 81144. (8/14)

221HELP WANTED

SLV COM M U N I TY MENTAL Health Center is seeking a FT Emergency Services Clinician to pro-vide emergency evalua-tion, risk assessments, and community planning and support for a broad range of people of varying ages and backgrounds. The ES clinician will be a part of a 24 hour Emergency Services team that col-laborates with other men-tal health and community providers. Candidate must possess Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or equivalent, two years of paid experi-ence working with clients with mental illness, excel-lent communication skills, sound judgment, empathy, sensitivity, creativity and be computer literate and a team player. Applica-tion may be obtained at: http://www.slvmhc.org/employment_opportuni-ties.php. Send Company Application, resume, cover letter, and references to: HR Director, SLV Mental Health Center, 8745 Coun-ty Rd. 9 S. Alamosa, CO 81101. Deadline: August 10, 2012. EOE (8/8)

SANGRE DE CRISTO SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-22J, Mosca CO. now ac-cepting applications for Bookkeeper, full time with

include but not limited to Accounts Payable/Ac-tivity Fund Accounting/Student Records. Strong organizational skills a must. Five years’ experi-ence preferred. For more information and/or an ap-plication call 719-378-2310 Brady Stagner or email [email protected] Position opened until

SANGRE DE CRISTO SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-22J, Mosca CO. now ac-cepting applications for MATH TEACHER (7-12). Minimum B.A. or B.S. in Education with Second-ary Mathematics endorse-ment/emphasis. Hold or be able to obtain Colorado Teachers’ License in Sec-ondary Mathematics from Colorado Department of Education. Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado standards and assessments and the ability to facilitate data driven instruction and the standards based classroom. Demonstrated ability to ensure student academic success/experi-ence in High School or Middle School Education preferred. Strong back-ground in integrating the teaching of reading, writ-ing and math problem solving skills. For more information and/or an ap-plication call 719-378-2310 Brady Stagner or email [email protected] Position opened until

RIO GRANDE COUN-TY Department of Social Services is seeking an Income Eligibility Tech-nician. Position provides a full range of intake and ongoing case management services to clients in the Adult Services Depart-ment. Requirements are a High School Diploma or GED: in addition to one to three months related expe-rience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have computer skills; including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and various data entry programs. $13.08-$13.60/hr. DOE. Applications are available on line at www.riograndecounty.org. or pick up and submit to Hu-man Resources: 925 6th St., Rm. 200; Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: August 15th @ 3:00 PM. (8/15)

CNA: THE FACILITY Hospital Department has need for a Full-Time CNA. Successful applicant will have a current Colorado license, current CPR and 3 to 6 months experience re-quired. The ability to enter vital signs and care deliv-ered on electronic medical record is also required. Applicant must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a team player. This position is schedule for 12-hours shifts, from 7a to 7:30p on a rotating sched-ule. Please submit an ap-plication and resume, or if a current employee, a letter of interest to the SPRHC Human Resource Department; 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089 by the August 17, 2012 closing date. For further information, con-tact Human Resources at (719) 738-4540 or to view facility information go to www.sprhc.org (8/8)

221HELP WANTED

DIRECTOR OF NURS-ING Position available with The Rio Grande Inn Skilled Nursing Home within La Jara, CO. Please inquire if you are a Reg-istered Nurse and have a passion for the elderly. If interested, call us at 719-274-3311. We are available anytime during the week. (8/28)

AP/AR PERSON NEED-ED for busy Transpor-tation Broker business. Looking for f lexible, reliable, quick learner. Experience desired but will consider training the right person. Must have experience with Microsoft office and Accounting software. Full time M-F. Please email resumes to [email protected]. (8/29)

T H E A L A M O S A SCHOOL District is ac-cepting applications for the following position: Elementary Teacher Ap-plications are available at

-tendent, 209 Victoria Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 or online at http://alamosa.k12.co.us. For more in-formation, contact Marian Lara at 719-587-1600. Ap-plication deadline is until

SLV FARM WORKER Housing Corporation. Part- Time Maintenance Position: In Alamosa. Must be knowledgeable in heating, plumbing, and minor electrical work. Landscaping, Painting and cleaning apartments to make ready. Willing to be on call after normal working hours. Must have a valid driver’s license. Mail resume to 980 S. Broadway, Center, Co. 81125. Equal Housing Opportunity Employment. (8/18)

M E D I CA L A S S I S -TANT/LPN - Full-time nursing positions available in our SLV clinic system. Position is responsible for providing pro-active clini-cal support and assisting providers in meeting pa-tient care needs, embrac-ing the mission, vision and values in making us the Provider of Choice. Must be team oriented and em-brace the Patient Center Medical Home concept.

have a current LPN li-cense, Medical Assistant

training, minimum of one

exper ience. Bil ingual preferred. Please submit applications to Human Re-sources 128 Market Street, Alamosa CO 81101. (8/8)

H E L P W A N T E D LABORER(S): to work in Creede, CO., between 8/15/12 and 10/1/12. Ex-perience laying sewer pipe helpful. Heavy equipment experience is also helpful. Call 970-944-2550. (8/11)

JOB OPENINGS WITH Save the Children Coor-dinator, Early Steps to School Success Save the Children currently have several positions for Coor-dinators for Our new Early Steps to School Success in San Luis Valley Colorado. This program provides early childhood educa-tion services to pregnant women and children birth

-cation services to their parents, and ongoing staff training to the community early childhood educators.

have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or equivalent work experi-ence. Home visitation ex-perience highly preferred, or experience working directly with families in social service or education capacity. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle to make home visits are re-quired, working knowl-edge of the San Luis Val-ley community. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus! Save the Children provides an attractive benefits pack-age. We are an equal op-portunity organization dedicated to our core val-ues of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Apply on-line at www.savethechildren.org (8/11)

221HELP WANTED

CHILDREN’S GAR-DEN EARLY Learning Center seeks warm, car-

-fant/Toddler Teachers and preschool or infant-toddler Assistants. Teachers must meet Early Head Start and Licensing requirements. All candidates must pass background checks. A full job description may be obtained at the Children’s Garden. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Children’s Garden at 1304 San Juan Ave Alamosa CO 81101 or via email to [email protected]. Please return completed applications to the Children’s Garden

parents are encouraged to apply. The Children’s Gar-den Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. (8/11)

BLUE PEAKS DEVEL-OPMENTAL Services, Inc. is accepting applica-tions for a Maintenance position. This position is 40 hours per week. Shift rotates Monday - Friday and Tuesday --Saturday. Applicants must meet the followings job require-ments; High school or GED diploma and five years technical experience in the following areas; Carpentry - remodeling and / or new construc-tion. Plumbing - repair and or new installation of general plumbing and air or water heating systems. HACV, Electrical - repair and / or new installation

-pliance repair. Repair and maintain, with or with-out assistance, furniture, broken glass (windows, mirrors, etc.), carpet-ing, tile, and household

cabinets, lock sets, etc.). Maintain agency proper-ties landscaping, including sprinkler systems. Repair lawn care equipment. Ap-plicants will also need to be in good physical health, possess a valid Colorado driver license with a good driving record, and be able to recognize priorities, ability to interact with agency staff and commu-nity businesses, be self-motivating, and have per-sonnel management skills. Please apply at BPDS 703 4th Street Alamosa, CO. 719-589-5135. BPDS in an EOE (8/18)

PURCHASING ASSIS-TANT - VALLEY-WIDE Health Systems, Inc. has a 3/4 time, thirty hours per week position available in our purchasing depart-ment. Primary respon-sibility of the position is to provide support and assistance to the Purchas-ing department including maintaining records of department transactions following approved pro-tocol, stocking and distri-bution of supplies for all VWHS sites and main-taining inventory. Quali-

a high school diploma or equivalent, two years pre-vious office experience, valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 35 lbs. Preferred candidate will have the ability to lift 55 lbs and previous experi-ence in purchasing. Please submit applications to Human Resources at 128 Market Street, Alamosa, CO 81101, by Friday Au-gust 10, 2012. EOE. (8/10)

POTATO FARM IN northern Colorado needs windrower operator for six weeks with the option of longer period. Call 970-284-6526. (8/10)

DISHWASHER/PREP AM & PM shifts. Full time available. Apply in person Bistro Rialto-716 Main St. (8/14)

221HELP WANTED

T R I N I DA D STAT E JUNIOR College Val-ley Campus is currently seeking the following:Director of Student Sup-port Services. Degree and relevant experience required. For more infor-mation or a complete job description, or for otherinstructional and adminis-trative positions that may be available contact Hu-man Resources at 1-800-621- 8752/ext.7022/5534 or (719) 589-7022/(719)846-5534 or visit www.t rinidadstate.edu. Closing date is August 20, 2012. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfac-tory background check. Trinidad State Junior Col-lege is an EEO/AA insti-tution. (8/17)

T R I N I DA D STAT E J U N IOR COLLEGE VALLEY CAMPUS is currently seeking the fol-lowing: Assistant Profes-sor of Biology. Degree and relevant experience required. For more infor-mation or a complete job description, or for otherinstructional and adminis-trative positions that may be available contact Hu-man Resources at 1-800-621-8752/ext.7022/5534or (719) 589-7022/(719)846-5534 or visit www.t rinidadstate.edu. Review of applications is ongoing.Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfac-tory background check and educational creden-

State Junior College is an EEO/AA institution. (8/11)

D E N TA L O F F I C E MANAGER Posit ionAvailable for Progressive Dental Practice. We seek a self-motivated person with good managementand communication skills. Send resume to Dr. Steve Schiffer, 100 Edison Av-enue, Alamosa, CO 81101 or email rodeodent@qwestoff ice.net , FAX 719.589.4949. (8/21)

S OU T H CO N E JO S SCHOOLS seek School Counselor. Details online: sc-sd.org/notice(8/9)

SANGRE DE CRISTO SCHOOL District, Mos-ca CO. is now accepting applications for a Sec-ondary Language Arts Teacher 7-12. Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teach-ers License and be HQ English. AP English a

plus 4 day work week! For further information call or email Brady Stagner 719-378-2310, [email protected]. Posi-tion opened until filled.EOE (8/14)

TOWN OF LA JARA is seeking to hire a full time town clerk; the successful candidate will have the

Minimum of an Associ-ate’s degree in business,

5 years of related experi-ence in related field ingovernment or private business. Must posses excellent skills in Quick books, excel, word per-fect, with Caselle being helpful. The perfect can-didate will be a quick starter able to work with little supervision and be a team player, there will besome travel and schooling associated with this posi-tion. The candidate will have to be bondable and be able to pass a back ground

will be offered the suc-cessful candidate after the probationary period. Application may be picked up at the La Jara Town hall 220 Broadway, or online at [email protected]. Closing for this position will be 5:00 pm August24. 2012. (8/24)

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE-MENT

PROJECT #MTCE 1602-131 PROJECT ID #18239In accordance with the notice pro-visions contained in 38-26-107 C.R.S. 1973 as amended, the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-TATION, STATE OF COLORADO has established August 23, 2012

date with Kolbe Striping, Inc. for Project #MTCE 1602-131, Project ID #18239, in La Plata, Alamosa, Conejos, Rio Grande and Sagua-che Counties. Work consists of in-stallation of inlaid preformed plastic and methyl methacrylate pavement markings in concrete pavement in

Durango, South Fork and Villa Grove, and installation methyl of methacrylate pavement markings in asphalt pavement in the town of Antonito and on Cumbres Pass.

-ment of the amounts due and un-paid must be in the form of a written

the CONTROLLER, Department of Transportation at 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80222,

settlement date above.Timothy J. Harris, P.E., Chief Engi-neer, Department of TransportationNO. 6268PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY COURIER AUGUST 2 AND 9, 2012

A special meeting of the Board of Managers for Special Improvement District No. 1 of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District is to be held on August 10, 2012, and will begin at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Bureau of Reclamation Build-ing located at 10900 Hwy 160 E., Alamosa, CO, 81101. This meeting is open to the public.NO. 6298Published by the Valley Courier Au-gust 7, 8 and 9th, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the following statements and de-mands under oath have been pro-vided to the secretary of the Del Rio Ditch Company concerning

18.125 shares of capital stock of the Del Rio Ditch Company issued to Penick R&C LP and subsequent-ly transferred to Brent and Cindy Mefford. Brent and Cindy Mefford

the secretary of the Del Rio Ditch Company under oath that the

shares of stock of the Del Rio Ditch Company have been lost, mislaid or destroyed and the property of Brent and Cindy Mefford and has not been transferred or hypoth-ecated by either party. Assignee has paid all assessments levied by the corporation against the stock

Cindy Mefford demand that the -

cates in accordance with sections 7-42-114 to 7-42-117. The Del Rio Ditch Company will issue duplicate

-ford on or after October 9, 2012 following the last publication of this

with the Del Rio Ditch Company prior to that date.NO# 6299Published by the Valley Courier August 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11th, 2012

The Town of Center (TOC) is seek--

sons to provideCDBG Compliance Consultant ServicesFor the Center Water Storage Tank ProjectRFQ documents are available to view and or download at http://www.centerco.gov. For assistance contact Forrest Neuerburg at [email protected] or (719) 754-3497 Sealed bids will be received by the Town at 294 S. Worth, PO Box 400 Center, CO 81125 until 4:00 p.m. August 23, 2012.NO. 6300Published by the Valley Courier Au-gust 7, 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18th, 2012

FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC. is soliciting bids for the construc-tion of the:Sanford PK-12 School Additions &Alterations in Sanford, COThe project consists of site/building demolition,new building additions and renova-tions.Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, August 21st,2012 at 2:00 pm. The bid documents are available at www.fciol.com.Please fax your bid to (970)259-8633. All bids are welcome. For additional informa-tion please contact Matt Aupperle at (970)259-8644.FCI Instructors, Inc.186 Moose LaneDurango, CO 81303(970)259-8644(970)259-8633FCI Constructors, Inc is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNO. 6304Published by the Valley Courier Au-gust 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21st, 2012

099ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE ALAMOSA FIRE Dept. is asking anyone who has old pictures re-lated to the department, please contact Zach @ 580-0398 and would like permission to scan the pictures. (TFN)

MEDICAL CANNA-BIS BLOWOUT. Mem-ber ounces from $150 including tax. High-Valley Healing Center, Crest-one-719-256-4006. (8/10-TFN)

WHITER SMILE IN an Hour! Back to School Spe-cial $100.00 for 3 sessions. (Reg price, $179.00) Da-vinici Laser Teeth Whit-ening System, removes stains, & discolorations. Does not harm previous dental work. 719-849-3479 Crystal Chisholm. (8/23)

100ADOPTION

ADOPT: CHRISTIAN VALUES and Big Apple opportunities. The best of both worlds for your baby. Expenses paid. Jan and Charlie 1 888-695-9760 or janandcharlieadopt.info (8/21)

221HELP WANTED

WANTED: SEMI AND 10 wheeler truck drivers for potato harvest. Must have experience call 850-2137. (9/4)

S O U T H C O N E J O S SCHOOLS seek School Nurse. Details online: sc-sd.org/notice(8/9)

SPEECH LANGUAGE P A T H O L O G I S T , SLVRMC has a need for a fulltime Speech Language Pathologist. The SLP is responsible for administra-tion and direct application of treatment and modalities as prescribed by a refer-ring physician. Evaluates plans, directs and treats all patients referred for speech/language. Applicant must have a Masters Degree from an accredited school

-tion. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blan-ca Avenue-Alamosa, CO 81101 by the September 30 2012 closing date. For further information please visit our career link on our website - www.slvrmc.org (8/15)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SER Head Start is seeking the following Part Time and Full Time Positions: Family Service Worker, Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Center Assistants, Cook Aides, Bus Monitors, Bus Drivers, and Custodians. Current and prior Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Please inquire, submit ap-plications and resume to RMSER Head Start Ad-

Main Street in Alamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589-6150 or Rocky Mountain SER Work Force at 1016 W. Av-enue Alamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589-5821. Applica-tion dead line is August 16, 2012. EOE. (8/15)

221HELP WANTED

WALL, SMITH, BATE-MAN INC. offers “fami-ly” work atmosphere plus the client base to offer challenging work assign-ments and professional growth. We are seeking candidates (CPA pre-ferred) with a minimum of 3 years exper ience preparing increasingly complex retu r ns. Tax experience must include tax preparation for indi-viduals, corporations & partnerships. Complete benefit package includes health/life/disability in-surance, retirement plan, generous CPE benefit, and paid time off. Salary commensurate with expe-rience, education & cer-tification. Email resume with salary requirements to: Wall, Smith, Bateman Inc. PO Box 809, Ala-mosa, CO 81101. [email protected] (8/15)

T R I N I DA D S TAT E JUNIOR College Val-ley Campus is currently seeking the following: Structural Trades II De-gree and/or relevant ex-perience required. For more information and a complete job descrip-tion, or for other instruc-tional and administrative posit ions that may be ava i lable contact Hu-man Resources at 1-800-621-8752/ext.7022/5534 or (719) 589-7022/(719) 846-5534 or visit www.t rinidadstate.edu. Closing date is August 10, 2012 @ 4 pm. Offers of employ-ment are contingent upon satisfactory background check and educational credential verification. Tr in idad State Jun ior College is an EEO/AA institution. (8/15)

221HELP WANTED

OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED to organize and assist. Basic computer and organization skills needed. $430 per week interested persons should contact: msherman231@gmai l.com. (8/15)

THE CENTENNIAL SCHOOL District R-1 is currently seeking an as-sistant librarian/student services position. Desired candidate should have pre-vious experience in school library setting. For addi-tional information please contact Krystle Albert at 719-672-3404 or [email protected]. EOE (8/15)

T H E A L A M O S A SCHOOL District is ac-cepting applications for the following position: ELA Paraprofessional (Alamosa Elementary K-2). Applica-tions are available at the

-dent, 209 Victoria Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 or online at http://alamosa.k12.co.us For more infor-mation, contact Marian Lara at 719-587-1600. Ap-plication deadline is until

T H E D E L N O R T E School Distr ict C-7 is currently looking to hire a Head Track and Field Coach for the 2012-2013 school year. For more in-formation please email Tom Cliff at [email protected] by August 21, 2012. Del Norte is an EOE. (8/23)

SALES FULL TIME. Join our sales team and enjoy working with an established account base. Drop resumes off at the Valley Courier, 2205 State Ave., Alamosa or mail to PO Box 1099, Attn: Keith. (TFN)

221HELP WANTED

R IO GR A N DE I N N nursing home is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals with a current RN/LPN license for PRN work. Will accept applica-tions from new graduates. Please contact us at 719-274-3311 or send your resume to Rio Grande Inn, 39 Calle Miller, La Jara, Colorado 81140. Rio Grande Inn is an equal op-portunity employer. (9/4)

“AT HOME HEALTH-CARE in Alamosa is seeking an RN for a PRN position. Must be licensed in Colorado, have one year of RN experience, and have a current driver’s license and a vehicle. Must fill out an application. Call 719-589-6425, or stop by 177 Craft Dr, next to AAron’s Furniture.” (8/24)

THE SIERRA GRANDE School Dist r ict is ac-cepting applications for the following positions: Kindergarten Parapro-fessional, Middle School Volleyball coach, Middle School Football Coach, High School Assistant Volleyball Coach. Ap-plications are available at

at 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO or on the district web-site: www.sierragrande-school.net. Applicants for the paraprofessional position should submit a completed application for m with documentation that meets the Colorado Highly Qualified requirements. Please submit a completed application form to Ms. Dawnia Cooper, 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO 81123. For more informa-tion contact Mrs. Lauren Sheldrake, K12 Princi-pal at 719-379-3257 or [email protected] (8/15)

221HELP WANTED

SANFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for an assistant varsity volleyball coach. Applications may be picked up at the central office or downloaded from www.sanfordschools.org. Position

Sanford School is an EOE. (8/24)

267WORK WANTED

CERTIFIED C.N.A. SEEKING to provide homecare 719-843-5675/719-992-1322, with references. Mon.-Fri., ask for Lucille.(8-15)

307APPLIANCES

DO YOU HAVE old appli-ances, scrap, or old batteries around your home? Don’t have the time to remove it? We can remove and haul off at no charge, to you or me! Call 719-580-2222. (TFN)

WASHER AND DRYER for sale. Call 589-6260. (8/16)

324 - FEED & SEED

HORSE AND COW hay, 3X3 grass/alfalfa mix. 719-850-8917. (TFN-7/31)

GRASS-HAY HORSE QUALITY, small bales. Call Eddie @ 719-852-3069. (8/17)

FOR SALE: ALFALFA/GRASS Hay. Small Bales. Contact Ron @ (719)588-7597 for more details. (8/15)

330FREE

KITTEN AND 1 YEAR cat. Free to good home. Call 719-480-1139. (8/14)

341 - GARAGE SALES

YA R D SA L E : A N -TIQUES, Furniture, Lawn equipment, tools, misc. household items & camp equipment. Friday & Sat-urday August 10 & 11, Alamosa. 10331 CR 4 S, 1/4 mile E of Hwy 17. 9am - 5pm. (8/10)

HUGE MULTI FAMILY Yard Sale! Fri. 8/10 & Sat. 8/11. Sanford, La Jara Hwy. Going into Sanford. Don’t miss this one!! (8/11)

STORAGE SALE: KIDS stuff, furniture, sofa, dress-ers, cabinet. Must see! Appletree Storage #144, 7am-11am. 8/11/12. (8/11)

A S SORT ED LIGH T FIXTURES, kitchen es-sentials, assorted clothes (kids & adults). Décor pieces, couch & chair, tools, exercise equipment, knick knacks. 2290 Sher-man Ave., MV. Saturday only. 8am. (8/11)

MOVING SALE: AU-GUST 11th & 12th 50+ years of quality Antiques, tools, furniture, much more. S/W edge of Fort Garland - Look for Signs. (8/11)

BIG YARD SALE at 316 N. 6th, Manassa. Friday 8/10 & Saturday 8/11-8am

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hunting bows, trolling mo-tors, tents, camping gear, generators, sewing ma-chines, lots of tools. Fire Wood. (8/11)

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday August 11th, 7:00 - 1:00. Collect-ibles, hot wheels, Barbies, M&M’s and more. Weav-ing loom, craft/quilting magazines and supplies. Knick Knacks, books, something for everyone. Even a Yamaha motorcy-cle. Must see! 1108 Edison Ave, Alamosa. (8/11)

341 - GARAGE SALES

YARD SALE: 6544 CR 116, Alamosa. 8-? Baby stuff, household items, lots of misc. 6/miles east of Loaf N’ Jug, watch for signs. (8/11)

HUGE GARAGE SALE - Antiques, collectables, household items, fishing gear, knives, furniture, and much more. Saturday 8:00-2:00 at 1218 Alamosa Ave. (8/11)

345WOOD

F I R E W O O D F O R SALE. Good, solid, pine-wood. Split or blocked. Call 719-850-2632. De-livery available. (9/1-TFN)

FOR SALE: 200’ of barn wood. Also 2 cords of CE-

Call 970-641-0121. (8/22)

350 - FARM EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: 2 large Mile-stone potato pilers will reach 75’ and a Lockwood seed piler that will reach 24’. Please call 719-588-1023.(8/9)

FOR SALE - 1987 Ca-seIH 3594 TRACTOR 182HP 4WD. Remotes, 3 Pt., 1000 PTO, Duals, Cab, Heat, AC, Power Shift Trans, Good Tires, 6993 Total Hours, 400 hours on $27,000 OH. Excel-lent Tractor, Field Ready, $30,000.00 Located in Pueblo - Call 303-518-4177. (8/16)

353 - FARM & LIVESTOCK SERVICES

H O R S E S H O E I N G /FA R R I E R L E W I S HART (719) 850-0734 (TFN)

353 - FARM & LIVESTOCK SERVICES

NEED YOUR WELLmeter tested? Precision Meter Testing has reason-able rates and does notneed to drill holes into your pipes. High techequipment gives most accurate reading. Call now for an estimate. 850-0182. (8/17)

SELLING A 42 COW permit in the Rio GrandeNational Forest. Pleaseca l l 719-376 -5595 for details. (8/15)

356 - MEAT & PRODUCE

F R E E Z E R R E A DYGRASS-FED Beef. Call Jones Farms Organics @719-588-4499.

FAT HOGS R EA DYto butch. Call for prices 200-250 and up. Cal l 970-420-5127. (8/22)

360 - MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

D O YOU H AV E old appliances, scrap, or oldbat ter ies a round your home? Don’t have thetime to remove it? We can remove and haul off at no charge, to you or me! Call 719-580-2222. (TFN)

LIKE NEW TONNEAU cover for Chevy/GMC 1500 4-door pickup. Un-dercover SE brand hard cover with auto lifters, interior light and lock. Black in color. $1,200 new, now $800. Call 580-0550. (TFN)

3/MAN HOT TUB. In-door/outdoor. $1200. Call 719-850-8496. (8/11)

46” BIG SCREEN TV. $400. 580-8280 or 580-3237. (8/21)


360 - MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

9’ 3-BIKE TRAILER. $500. Homemade 10x7 enclosed trailer, $1800/obo. 1900 Monarch wood stove, $2800/obo. Call 719-376-2384. (8/9)

VERMONT CASTINGS ENCORE woodstove. $1000.00 719-850-1755. (9/15)

BF GOODRICH RUG-GED TRAIL Tires. P275-85R18. Near new. $300.00 for set of four. 719-850-1755. (9/15)

BASKETBALL HOOP. LIFETIME shatterproof adjustable, hi-end. Trans-parent shatterproof back-board, hi-quality compo-nents. $200. Proceeds to SLV Animal Welfare. 719-587-WOOF (9663).(TFN)

QUEEN OAK HEAD-BOARD $25. Call 937-6155. (8/10)

REALLY NICE FUTON for sale (black). $85/OBO, almost brand new. Sides click up and down, extra legs when put down on the back. Call 274-0627. (TFN)

SOLID OAK MICRO-WAVE Cart with stor-age. Approx. 3’ wide. On wheels and very nice look-ing. Bought at American Furniture in N.M., so is extremely good quality. $75/OBO. Call 274-0627. (TFN)

CANOE FOR SALE plus paddles. $200, call 719-589-8772 (leave message). (8/14)

ALL WOOD ROCKING Chair $15/OBO). Books on tape, $10 takes all. 852-4666. (8/14)

BOX SPRING & MAT-TRESS. Fair condition $50. Call 588-5289. (8/15)

R E C L I N E R: L A Z Y BOY. Back lifts off for easy moving. Blue Velvet. Good condition. $50.00, call 480-2967. (8/15)

2/FLAT-BED TRAIL-ERS FOR sale. Ear th wood stove. Call 719-849-1237. (8/16)

FRUSTRATED? NO-WHERE TO express yoursel f ? Sha re your thoughts at valleyvoice.proboards.com--a new community forum for the SLV. (8/24)

369 - PETS & SUPPLIES

GOT PUPPIES? NEED help to find them good homes? If you can hold on to them from 10 days to two weeks, we can help. We offer free vaccinations, dog food, help with gas money if you need it, and we can help pay for your mama dog to be fixed. When space allows, we also rescue adult dogs and the occasional cat. Ani-mals go to loving, respon-sible homes. We person-ally adopt out each animal. Please call us for details. Over 7,200 animals have been rescued & adopted in 10 years! SLV Animal Welfare Society - phone 719-587-WOOF (9663), email: [email protected], website: www.slvaws.org. (TFN)

PU R E BR ED T I N Y Shih Tzu’s. 2 females, 1 male. Brown and white. $400. Has shots! 719-250-1064/719-589-5229. (8/15)

DOBERMAN PINCH-ER PUPPIES! 3 males, 3 females. Black & Tan, 1 Red & Tan. Now taking deposits. Ready 8/3! Call 580-7197/580-3727. (8/15)

AKC ENGLISH BULL-DOG Puppies. Available September 1st. Call 588-9967. (8/24)

387 - WANTED TO BUY

WANTED: A TRAM-POLINE and 32” and up

(TFN)

388WATER SHARES

WATER RIGHTS FOR SALE: 125 Shares in the Sanchez Ditch and Res-ervoir Company contact Erich Schwiesow, attorney for Seller at (719)589-6626. (8/9)

409 FARM & RANCH LAND

300 ACRES WITH 2 shares of Common Wealth ditch water. The price has been lowered by $100,000. Also 1 share of common wealth ditch water for sale. Call Gary Morgan at COL-ORADO REALTY AND LAND CO. 589-0770 or 580-4000 cell. (8/21)

415 - HOMES FOR SALE


P R IC E R E DUC E D! HAVE home. 2034/SQFT pleas-ant home/office in Mon-te Vista. Many updates. $187,000/obo. Call 852-4014. (8/17)

P R I C E R E D U C E D HOME for sale. Move in ready. 3/bdrm, 2/bth, 2/car garage. Nice yard. Call 719-588-3264. (8/18)

3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, 1340 SQ. FT. 113 Granada Court, La Jara. Call 588-2994, $95,000. (8/31)


BEAUTIFUL LOG SAN Juan Mountains home, Conejos River. 719-376-5391. $265,000.00. Ap-proximately 2000/sqft, 2/bdrm plus large loft area, 2/full baths. Remodeled, large deck area, 2/car ga-rage, natural landscaping. (8/9)

HOUSE FOR SALE: 535 Denver Avenue, Sagua-che. Great Starter Home $53,130. (719) 539-8879 Leslie Walker, Realtor. (8/14)

420 - LOTS & ACREAGE

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4 0 /AC R E PA R C E L WILD Horse Mesa off 159. Fishing $20,000/obo. 719-580-3479.(8/8)

FOR SALE: CABIN in S.F., 2000/sq. ft. $198,000. Call 505-796-4929 or 719-852-2141. (8/15)

4 ADJOINING PAR-CELS 1.22 - 1.49 acres each, in Deer Va l ley Meadows Subdivision, Alamosa County. Owner finance. Call 719-754-3143. (8/31)

2 LOTS OF LAND for sale. 55 Conejos Ave, Ala-mosa. Call Alfredo @ 256-630-2421. (10/4)

426 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE 1994 singlewide moble home 5 lots in hooper 3 bed-rooms 2 bath. for $50,000 numbers to reached at 719-849-0351 and 720-202-4653(8/18).

1997 18X80 3/BDRM, 2/BTH, LAUNDRY room, new carpet. Vaulted ceil-ings, tons of storage. $30,000, call 589-4242. (8/16)

507 - BOATS & MARINE EQUIP.

A LU M I N U M 1 5 F T. BOAT 2/motors, tilt trail-er. Call 719-754-2366.(8/18)

14’ ALUMINUM FISH-ING BOAT. Trolling mo-tor, tilt trailer. $800.00/F i r m! 719 -58 0 -2332 . (8/23)

525GUNS

FOR SALE: ONCE brass, for reloading. Dif-ferent calibers. Call for info 580-0398. (TFN)

536 - SPORTS EQUIPMENT

SEA EAGLE 385 F T

seater, electric pump, stor-age bag, padals, jackets, 2/yrs old. Used once. New $1200, Now $600.719-376-2535(8/22)

601 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MONTE VISTA - small studio apartment, all utili-ties paid, no smoking, no pets, year lease $400/mo $400/deposit 719-850-1160 (TFN-8/15)

2/BDRM, NEAR COL-LEGE and hospital. $650/mo, $425/dep. Rent in-cludes heat/water/sewer/trash. Dishwasher, range, refrig. No pets. 588-1716, 589-6327. (TFN-8/11)

1/BEDROOM APT. AL-AMOSA, available 8/1. No pets, garage, $600 plus electric, rent includes heat. $500/deposit. 719-580-1266.(8/17)

LA RGE TWO -BED -ROOM APARTMENT on river in South Fork. No Smoking $525. Call 873-5670. (8/23)

N ICE 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Washer/dryer hook up, 2/bth. in La Jara. 719-274-5981. (8/16)

A LA MOSA A PA RT-MENT FOR rent. No smoking. No pets. 588-8588. (9/5-TFN)

606 - BUSINESS PROP. FOR RENT

B E AU T I F U L A L A-MOSA OFFICE spac-es, large and small with common boa rd room, lobby and kitchen. 587-2776. (8/21-TFN)

OFFICE SPACE FOR rent. Nice location. Utili-ties included. 588-6608. (8/8)

OFFICE SPACE FOR rent. 1120 Park Avenue, Monte Vista, CO. For more information Please contact: Mike 719-850-1961. (8/10)

COMMERCIAL, RE-TA I L , O R O F F I C E space in Alamosa at the corner of Hunt and 6th Street (HW160). Great store front, perfect vis-ibility from a busy street, plenty of parking front and back, built to suit, spaces of 1400 and 1700 or up to 3100 sq feet. If interested please call 719 588-3577 or 588 1072. (9/1)

611 - HOMES FOR RENT

NORTH MONTE VIS-TA - 3 bedroom, 2 baths. One small pet ok! $525/mo., call 719-850-1716. (8/9-TFN)

3 / B D R M , 1 / B A T H IN Alamosa. $650/mo. F+L+D. 672-3716 or 298-8737. (TFN-8/10)

Q U A L I T Y C O N -S T R U C T I O N A N D Ma intena nce. 30Y RS Exp. References avail-able. Valley Wide. Hour-ly or Bid. Small jobs ok. Gene 588-4568 (8/17)

2/BEDROOM 1/BATH TRIPLEX Unit in Ala-mosa, Utilities Includ-ed, Garage, W/D, 6926 Cottonwood Lane, Unit A $675/ Month, $500/Deposit . No Pets, No Smokers Preferred. Call 719-587-9177 lv message. (8/22-TFN)

M O S C A : S M A L L 6 0 0 S Q F T h o u s e , 2 /bdrm, 1/ba, $450/mo, $450/dep, 1/yr lease. Call 503-568-3947. (8/11)

NEWLY REMODELED HOME with large fenced yard in La Jara, 3bd/2ba. $700 rent/$800 deposit. 274-3255. (8/11)

L A JA R A , 3 BE D -ROOM, 1 bath. Call 719-320-1138 for more info. (8/11)

3/ BD, 2 / BTH , 16 0 0/SQFT, wood heat, elec-t r ic base-board bkup. 1/yr lease, pays ut i l i-ties. $800/mo, $800/dep. Available 4/5/12. 303-868-9449. (8/14)

611 - HOMES FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE for rent, $800 a month. No pets, no smokers. Call 580-8689. (TFN)

1 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR rent. $450 a month, no pets, no smokers. Call 580-8689. (TFN)

HOM E FOR R EN T: small 2/bdrm, 10 miles SW of Alamosa. Wood heat, $400/month. Call 588-7558. (8/15)

3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR rent. 102 Ross, call 587-4008. (9/4-TFN)

3 BE D RO O M 1 1 / 2 BAT H S , 18 0 C u r t i s Lane. $900 per month. No pets. Call 580-1402 or 580-2185. (8/23)

3 BEDROOM 1 BATH IN Alamosa. $725/$500. C a l l 9 7 0 - 4 0 3 -2 7 2 0 . (8/15)

1200 SQ.FT., 2BR/1BA HOUSE NEAR BLAN-CA, W/D hookups, small pet OK, $475/month + se cu r i t y dep osi t , i n -c lud es wa t e r, s ewe r, t r a sh , 575 -756 -2294, [email protected] (9/5-TFN)

2 BED - 2 BATH. NO smoking no pets. $750 per month. $750 deposit. Alamosa. Call Eric @ 719-588-8588. (9/5 TFN)

614 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

H O M E F O R R E N T 1994 mobi le home 3 b e d r o o m s 2 b a t h i n Hooper $500.00 deposit and $450.00 numbers to reach at 719-849-0351 and 720-202-4653(8/18)

3 BEDROOM, 3 MILES WEST of Monte Vista. $450 rent, $200 deposit. Call 850-1264.(8/10)

S M A L L C L E A N 2 /BDRM for rent. $300/deposit. 410 7th St. Call 589-3959. (8/14)

F O R R E N T - 3 B e d / 2 B a t h M o b i l e H o m e ; w o o d d e c k ; n ice v iew; a l l appl i -ances included- close to hospital in Del Norte $550.0 0 MO/$50 0.0 0 Dep. - Avail : Sept 1st (719)850-5908. (8/24)

630 - ROOMS FOR RENT

R O O M , S U N N Y HOME near col leges. Happy, clean students, available now. Low de-posit, $335 p/m, includes u t i l i t i e s . 5 8 8 - 4 5 6 8 . (8/17)

634 - ROOM-MATE WANTED

ROOMMATE WANT-ED, 3 bedroom 1 bath, nice house, rent is $725/month spl it by 3 plus ut i l it ies. $200 depos-it , cal l 7192211662 or 7192072443. (8/14)

640 - WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT: 1-2 bdrm. House in coun-try/out of town, Alamosa area, allows pets. Have references. Call after 5 or weekends 719-588-7915.(TFN)

702 - AUTOS FOR SALE

96 CHEVY ASTRO Van. New tires and new fuel pump. Good condition. $2400 or best offer. Call 719-274-0420 please leave message. (TFN)

1994 MAZDA PROTÉ-GÉ. Runs good, new tires, new shocks, new exhaust, needs clutch, body is fair, make offer. 719-207-2355, Jeff. (TFN)

1986 JAGUA R X J6 . Black. After market rims. Leather interior has been replaced. Body and some engine work needed. 1200/OBO 719-221-3433. (TFN)

SPORTY R ED 198 4 Corvette. Only 34000/mi, loaded, 5.7 litre/V-8, excellent mpg, A/C, new tires and battery. Needs clear coat. $9995.00. 873-0211/588-4343. (8/8)

2005 FORD EXPEDI-TION. 70,000/mi. Excel-lent condition, new tires, very clean. Call to view, 719-588-2723. (8/16)

19 9 0 J EEP W R A N-GL E R . Ru n s g r e a t . $3500. 580-8280 or 580-3237. (8/21)

2 0 0 7 M I T S U B I S H I ECLIPSE GT V6, 17k/miles, fully loaded, auto/5-speed. Excellent condi-t ion, leather, sunroof, sound system. $18900. Call 719-376-2377 or 308-458-7420. (8/25)

1994 DODGE INTREP-ID for sale. Good running car. Asking $1100/obo. Need to sell ASAP so let me know if you’re inter-ested.719-298-9399.(TFN)

2 0 0 6 V W PA S S AT LUXURY 2.0T. 71k Miles Blue 33mpg $11,900/OBO. (9/20)

705 - AUTO/TRUCK PARTS/REPAIR


710CLASSIC AUTOS

1931 FORD MODEL A ROADSTER. Super ra re, g reat condit ion, 26,799 miles, from New Zealand. Creede, CO. $45,000/OBO. 816-942-3248. (8/15)

1965 PONTIAC GP 85K original miles. 421 engine, 60% restored. $3000/OBO, local car. 589-9098. (9/21)

713 - PICK-UP TRUCKS

F O R S A L E : 2 0 0 6 DODGE Ram SLT 1500 pickup. 5.7 liter Hemi, low mileage 48,850. Excellent condition, below book price, asking $19,900. 719-588-8148. (8/16)

713 - PICK-UP TRUCKS

2002 CHEVY S10,2WD, manual with shell. Very good condition, extras & new parts. 114,000 miles - $8200.00. slvjunction.com or 719-580-4307. (8/8)

715 - 4X4 VEHICLES

2003 FORD F250 4x4 6.8L V-10, 310HP, Auto-tran, 116,000/miles, ex-cellent condition! NADA clean retail $12,425, sellfor $9,900/OBO. 719-274-5545 or 719-588-5540. (8/11)

94 FOR D F150 4x4, 190,000/miles. $2200/obo. Call 719-754-2381. (8/24)

737RVS

SNO-CAT 1979 TUCK-ER 318 Chrystal motorw/plow. $12900. 970-903-2900. (8/10)

30FT 97 CLASS C mo-tor home. Excellent con-dition, 35000/mi, air ride suspension, many extras.$19500. Call 303-918-0642. (8/10)

20’ TAHOE TRAVELTRAILER. Kept in R.V. storage shed. Call 719-580-2332. (8/23)

742 - TRUCKS & TRAILERS


MUST SELL PARTIALenclosed car trailer 22ftlong X 7ft wide double axle 2000.00 O.B.O (303) 868-9449. (9/21)

F O R S A L E ; H M D Trailer, ‘74. Very Good condit ion. $550. Ca l l 843-5166 (8/15)

748 - VANS & CONVERSIONS

2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 7-pas-senger extended mini-van, 147,000/miles, great condition, a/c, 3.4L/v6, front wheel drive, VCR player, CD player. $3900, 719-274-5545 or 719-588-5540. (8/18)

1995 KW K30 0 Ten-der Truck. 5.9 Cummins Diesel, Allison Trans,26’ Closed Va n , 350Gal DOT Fuel Tank w/Meter, 2000 Gal WaterTank, 5.5 Honda w/2” MP Pump, 65 Gal Cone Mix Tank & Chem Pumpw/SEM 30/40 Flow Me-ter. $10,000 Firm. Call 719-589-5072 and leave message. (8/29)

W H E E L C H A I R /HANDICAPPED VAN! 2000 Gold Dodge Cara-van w/automatic ramp system. 91,500 miles, EXCELLENT condition.$11,000/OBO. 719-298-0805. (8/24)


DEAR ABBY: I think what “End of My Rope” (May 3) may have failed to say is that she’s

to care for her ill-tempered, terminally ill husband. Harsh as this may seem, it’s a fact. I

from severe dementia and is now an invalid. I, too, provide him round-the-clock care.

would be to talk to a respite

“vacation” from her husband. I do this with my father twice a year. His appreciation for

and for him to realize I’m not so bad after all.

“End” is overwhelmed and

husband expects so much from her. This isn’t his fault. It is normal for someone with brain cancer. If no one else is

breaks she so desperately needs, then she must consider

do what her heart tells her. -

spect for what she has done so

DOING THATDEAR BEEN THERE:

personal experience. Their comments:

“End of My Rope” helpful information about hospice care for her husband in their home, but more services are

available from most hospices. In addition to doctors, nurses, home health aides and volun-teers, services are provided by chaplains and social workers who offer essential emotional

patients and their families. The hospice that employs me as chaplain also provides

for a year after the patient’s

“End” call all of her husband’s friends and family. Many people offer help in times like this, but they don’t know

-

him in and out of the car on appointment days, or any tasks that need to be done.

-

trusted friend for an hour or two. Her husband does not realize the enormous burden she carries. When she’s at her lowest, I also recommend

DEAR ABBY: Our dad was ill for a number of years with Alzheimer’s. We are a

most lived away from our

fortunate to have in-home -

ment fell to me and one of my sisters.

As the oldest, I took it upon -

them this was their weekend to come, spend time with Dad and help with his care. I said they were free to trade week-

the expectation was that Dad would have his family with him every weekend until he passed.

It worked pretty well, with

responsibility seriously and as a chance to express their

DEAR ABBY: Did you know you do not need a physi-cian to refer you to hospice?

-ever, the doctor must certify

-- BRONX M.D.

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