Page 6 Monday, February 16, 2015 The Chronicle-News Trinidad, Colorado

COLORADO LEAP PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 3,2014 – APRIL 30, 2015 CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 204 SOUTH CHESTNUT TRINIDAD, COLORADO 81082 (719) 846-2276 EXT 7145 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED BY LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU APPLY DURING THE PROGRAM. LEAP IS DESIGINED TO HELP WITH YOUR WINTER HEATING COSTS. LEAP IS NOT INTENDED TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST OF HOME HEATING.

CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM THE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (CIP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR LEAP ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. Call HEAT HELP @ 1-855-469-4328

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

MAXIMUM MONTHLY INCOME (FOR 2014-2015)

1

$1,459

2

$1,967

3

$2,474

4

$2,982

5

$3,489

6

$3,997

___________7____________ 8

_______ __$4,504 _______ $5,012

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

$508

COLORADO LEAP PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 3,2014 – APRIL 30, 2015 CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 204 SOUTH CHESTNUT TRINIDAD, COLORADO 81082 (719) 846-2276 EXT 7145 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED BY LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU APPLY DURING THE PROGRAM. LEAP IS DESIGINED TO HELP WITH YOUR WINTER HEATING COSTS. LEAP IS NOT INTENDED TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST OF HOME HEATING.

CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM THE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (CIP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR LEAP ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. Call HEAT HELP @ 1-855-469-4328

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

MAXIMUM MONTHLY INCOME (FOR 2014-2015)

1

$1,459

2

$1,967

3

$2,474

4

$2,982

5

$3,489

6

$3,997

___________7____________ 8

_______ __$4,504 _______ $5,012

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

$508

COLORADO LEAP PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 3,2014 – APRIL 30, 2015 CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 204 SOUTH CHESTNUT TRINIDAD, COLORADO 81082 (719) 846-2276 EXT 7145 APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED BY LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME REGARDLESS OF WHEN YOU APPLY DURING THE PROGRAM. LEAP IS DESIGINED TO HELP WITH YOUR WINTER HEATING COSTS. LEAP IS NOT INTENDED TO PAY THE ENTIRE COST OF HOME HEATING.

CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM THE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM (CIP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR LEAP ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. Call HEAT HELP @ 1-855-469-4328

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

MAXIMUM MONTHLY INCOME (FOR 2014-2015)

1

$1,459

2

$1,967

3

$2,474

4

$2,982

5

$3,489

6

$3,997

___________7____________ 8

_______ __$4,504 _______ $5,012

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

$508

MAXIMUM MONTHLY INCOME HOUSEHOLD SIZE (FOR 2014-2015)

1 $1,459 2 $1,967 3 $2,474 4 $2,982 5 $3,489 6 $3,997 7 $4,504 8 $5,012

EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON $508

SPANISH PEAKS INNTavern Grill & R.V. Park � Gulnare, Co.

Celebrate! Mardi GrasTuesday, February 17th

Serving Gumbo & Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Drink Specials all day long!

SPORTSTourney champs rake in awardsReported by Kellie Armijo

Dylan Armijo, pictured with wrestling coach Rich Lopez, competed in the PPWL Southern Regional Tourney and placed first in the 15-under, 123-pound bracket. He then com-peted for a Championship belt on Jan. 30 in a Regional North vs. South Dual Tournament.

He represented Trinidad on the South side of the dual and won by pin in the second period to receive the Championship Belt.

Also in youth wrestling news, on Jan. 31, Jesus Diaz, Dylan Armijo and Jacob Armijo completed the Dan Gable Challenge. Each wrestler earned 30 points or more in the ad-vanced bracket tourney. Jesus Diaz was 1-of-6 to have completed the challenge with 33 points. All three wrestlers earned a Dan Gable Singlet and trophy for their accomplishments.

The next youth tournament will be the Pikes Peak Wrestling State Tournament on February 28.

TRINIDAD STATE BASKETBALLTrojan men hitting stride down the home stretch By Mike SalbatoCorrespondentThe Chronicle-News

With just two games remaining on the 2014-2015 regular season schedule the Trini-dad State men’s basketball team seems to be firing on all cylinders. They are getting hot just in time to make a run in the Region IX standings and into the region tournament. Following a tough home loss to Western Ne-braska the Trojans picked up back-to-back conference wins over Eastern Wyoming and Laramie County moving their record back up to 12-14 (6-8) and jumping them to fifth in the standings.

On Friday, Feb. 6, the Trojans battled hard but fell to the visiting Cougars 101-88. Elijah Valdez had a huge game for the Tro-jans hitting ten 3-points and finishing the game with 44 points. Joe Smith, who had a 45-point performance a few weeks ago, added 21. Preston Bungei pulled down 15 boards and guards Elijah Kess and Chris Williams had five assists apiece to go with seven and nine points respectively.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Trojans jumped up to a huge twenty point lead over the Lancers of Eastern Wyoming only to see it disappear late. A three-point play by Bungei tied the score at 94-94 in the closing seconds. The Trojans came up with a steal, which led to a Lancer technical foul. Four points later the Trojans escaped with the 98-94 win. Five Trojans hit double-figures in the game led by Smith (21), Bungei (20), Valdez (19), Treyvon Andres (18) and Na-than McAnally (13). Andres and Bungei each pulled in ten rebounds and McAnally had seven assists.

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Trojans got a huge win over Laramie County. The Eagles took an early lead but Trinidad re-sponded to take a 45-32 halftime lead. A late barrage on dunks by Bungei, Andres and Smith, and a pair of threes from Valdez sent Trinidad to a 102-70 win. Valdez led all scorers with 32, Smith had 16, Antonio Parker had 12 and Bungei had his second straight double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

The Trojans traveled to to Goodland, Kansas for a non-region game against Northwest Kansas Tech this past Saturday before finishing up the regular season with games at home against Otero on Saturday, February 21 and Lamar on Tuesday, Febru-ary 24. The final game against Lamar will be booster club appreciation night as well as Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at Scott Gym.

Photo courtesy of Emmy Gazaway / TSJCHot shooting Elijah Valdez has been torching the baskets from behind the line the past few weeks. He is averaging over 16 points a game and has 85 3-pointers on the year.

LETTERS OF INTENT

Rodarte signs with Trinidad StateBy Mike SalbatoCorrespondentThe Chronicle-News

Trinidad State Junior College Softball Coach Steve Swazo is proud to announce the signing of Vanessa Rodarte, a player

from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, California.

“Vanessa is a player myself and my as-sistant coach had the pleasure of watching play in Denver this past summer, and then she came out for a visit in the fall,” Swazo said. “What was most impressive about her is her willingness to work hard and battle for a spot. She is also a good student in the classroom.”

Rodarte hit .455 this past summer with 15 hits, 10 RBIs and two homeruns. She is the daughter of Debbie and David Kramer.

Photo courtesy of TSJC Vanessa Rodarte, left center, signs her letter to play softball for Trinidad State.

Power Hitter —coming to TSJCBy Mike SalbatoCorrespondentThe Chronicle-News

Trinidad State Junior College Softball Coach Steve Swazo is proud to announce the signing of Chelsey Runyon from Bloom-field High School in Bloomfield, New Mex-ico to his 2015-16 recruiting class. Runyon will contend for a spot at both corners of the infield and in the outfield.

“What impressed me about Chelsey when she came down for a campus visit is that she had some long ball power,” Swazo said. “She is a tall player that can move very well for her size and once we shorten her long swing, we believe she will hit the ball even further than what she can now. She is coached by former TSJC softball player Cassie Davis who is now an assistant coach at Bloomfield High School.”

Runyon was one of New Mexico’s lead-ers in homeruns last year hitting 14 bombs as a junior. She had 48 RBIs and a fantastic .459 batting average. Following her stellar junior season she was named First-Team All-State, along with being All-District her previous three seasons. She is the daughter of Allen Runyon and Rebecca Runyon.

Photo courtesy of TSJCChelsey Runyon, above, signs her letter of intent to play softball for TSJC this fall.

Photos courtesy Kellie ArmijoDan Gable winners (far left L-R) are Dylan Armijo, Jesus Diaz and Jacob Armijo. Southern Colorado Dual Champion Dylan Armijo and coach Rich Lopez.

YOUTH WRESTLING