OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION & CALENDAR DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULED

his time of year you can be certain that temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, days are getting shorter and the First National Bank in Trinidad, as well as the Huerfano County Branch Bank in Walsenburg are busy making final preparations for their open house reception and calendar distribution.
This year's effort is the first calendar of a new millennium, and the 15th Annual Collector's Series Calendar of Historic Southern Colorado. As in years past, each bank will host a separate open house reception scheduled for Friday, December 1st from 9am until 3pm. The calendar will be distributed as a gift to the entire community and all residents are encouraged to attend.

The 2001 calendar content will uniquely portray the fascinating history of Southern Colorado by featuring 12 "Centennial Families" of Southern Colorado. These are families who settled this area in the 19th century, and one hundred years later, still have descendants here living, working, and contributing to their local communities. 
These are families whose names you'll immediately recognize. It has been said the most valuable resource of a community is its people. These are just 12 families who in their own way helped shape our local history.
The calendar art was gathered from each family's private collections of older portraits, photographs, news clippings, letters, memorabilia and personal effects. Throughout the year, writer Cosette Henritze sat down with seven families in Las Animas County and put their stories to words. Walsenburg resident Dianne Hanisch did the same with five families in Huerfano County. Come see the results of their effort. All area residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and receive a complimentary calendar. During the reception, visit with the text writers. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the festivities.