Big sisters Madisen and Hannah Stretton, along with their parents, Nathan and Ashli, are excited to announce the birth of their brother, Benjamin Wyatt Stretton. Benjamin arrived on April 17, 2013, at 1:08 a.m., weighing in at 6 pounds 6 ounces and 19 1/4 inches long.
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Bethany Wanket of Pagosa Springs graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fort Lewis College, where she received the honor of Outstanding Graduate in Music Performance.
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The Keiters — Chance, Andrea and baby sister Averi Keiter — welcomed Peyton Marcella on March 9, 2013, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Maternal grandparents and great-grandparents are Marcella Sutton, Marvin Lopez (deceased), Santana and Emma Lujan, and Bill and Cecilia Lopez.
Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Leigh Keiter.
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Recipients of the 2013-2014 La Plata Electric, John Voelker Memorial, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Tri-State Generation and Transmission scholarships have been announced by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA).
One of the two 29th annual LPEA College Scholarships, four-year scholarships (up to $7,000 annually or $28,000 for tuition, books and fees) was awarded to Isaiah Thompson, a senior at Pagosa Springs High School. Thompson is heading to the University of Denver to study computer science.
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Wesley Royston, 2010 graduate of Pagosa Springs High School, was promoted to commander of Alpha Company of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Royston, a senior, is an honor student in engineering science and mechanics. He will be commissioned as a naval officer after graduation.
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Lewis Street block party on Saturday
By Chrissy Karas
Special to The SUN
A big thank you goes to all who live and work on Lewis Street, and to those who volunteered and worked on the paving, new sidewalk and beautification projects for the street.
A block party will be held Saturday to thank everyone and to celebrate completion of the projects.
The day will start out at 9 a.m. with yard sales. In celebration of National Historic month, John and Lynnis Steinert have graciously opened the old jail building next to their home at 380 Lewis St. and, in addition to having a yard sale, they will be giving tours of the building. Staff at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will also conduct tours. The tours begin at 10 a.m. and will go until 2 p.m.
Weather permitting, at noon there will be a potluck at the corner of 303 Lewis St. at Becky McCrainie’s property. The Town Historic Preservation Board has donated burgers, veggie burgers and buns. Becky is providing all the condiments, so bring your favorite dish and BYO to share in the fun. Please bring your own plates, forks and spoons, so we can be as green as we can. You’re welcome to bring chairs and tables on Friday. Jess Wilton will be playing music at the potluck. The Bear Creek is offering specials on food and beer. The folks at Church of Christ will be hosting a barbecue in the afternoon for parishioners.
A drive today on Lewis Street is euphoric compared what we experienced in recent years. The giant machines, gravel road and dust are things of the past. Finally, we have a beautiful street on which to drive and to take a walk. So, let’s party!
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Local-Adams
Chance Walker Adams, a 2008 graduate of Pagosa Springs High School, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo. He recieved a bachelor of science in engineering degree with a civil engineering specialty.
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Kathy Keyes and Kirsten Skeehan became the first couple to be issued a Civil Union license in Archuleta County on May 1.
Judge Jim Denvir presided over their ceremony at a celebration attended by 125 guests. Kathy and Kirsten have been together for 28 years.
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Gabrielle Pajak awarded CSOC scholarship
Photo courtesy ACSO
Gabby Pajak, seen here with Archuleta County Sheriff Pete Gonzalez and Undersheriff Rich Valdez, is the Archuleta County recipient of a $500 scholarship from the County Sheriff’s of Colorado.
Peter L. Gonzalez, Archuleta County sheriff, is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Pajak is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) scholarship award for Archuleta County.
CSOC, Colorado’s state sheriff’s association, offered a total of 32 awards of $500 each this year to deserving high school and college students in Colorado to fund higher-level education expenses for the 2013-2024 academic year.
A citizens committee selected the winner for each county. Committees made their selections based upon criteria established by CSOC, including leadership, merit, character, involvement, purpose and need. Applicants were required to be full-time, legal Colorado residents who planned to attend a Colorado university, college or trade school.
This is the 34th year for the CSOC scholarship program. Monies for the program are derived, in part, from the CSOC honorary membership fund, which consists of contributions from the individual citizens and businesses each year.
If you are interested in providing continued support for this program, contact the County Sheriffs of Colorado at (720) 344-2763 or visit the website at www.CSOC.org.
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Celebrate Fred Harman’s birthday at museum and Gomez Store
By Norma Harman
Special to The PREVIEW
The Fred Harman Art Museum will celebrate Fred’s 86th birthday on Saturday, May 25.
All residents of Archuleta County will be admitted free of charge that day and will also receive a gift of four Harman cards with envelopes. Lemonade and cookies will be served.
The Gomez Store will be open to the public that day, as well. This is a rare treat for all of us and we thank Lily Padilla and Ray for opening the store that day.
The San Juan Shootists will put on a display of fast draw shooting around noon and Doug Chapin, a Red Ryder impersonator, will also be at the site. So, if any bandits should try to rob the Gomez Store, you can be sure that Red Ryder will stop the robbery and arrest the bad man.
Please stop by between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and spend some time visiting and sharing your memories of life in the “good old days,” when things were a bit different around here. Fred may even have a few stories of his own to tell. You think?
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Pagosa Springs Rotary Club announces 2013 scholarship awards
By Bob Eggleston
Special to The SUN
The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club is proud to announce the students receiving the 2013 Rotary Scholarships totaling $20,000.
Kitman Gill
They are as follows:
• Kitman Gill — $8,000 to be paid over four years.
She is attending University of Colorado-Boulder, studying archaeology.
• Toni Stoll — $6,000 to be paid over four years.
Toni Stoll
She is attending Western State Colorado University, studying exercise science.
Hayley Hudson
• Hayley Hudson — $2,000.
She is attending University of Northern Colorado studying education and theater studies.
• Megan Davey — $2,000.
Megan Davey
She is attending Southern Oregon University studying psychology.
Fatima Gutierrez
• Fatima Gutierrez — $1,000.
She is attending Southwest Community College studying cosmetology.
• Mikaela Marchand — $1,000.
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She is attending Aims Community College studying fire science technology.
Since 1983, the Pagosa Springs Rotary Club has awarded a total of $323,500 in scholarships to 133 high school graduates.
The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club congratulates all of the graduating seniors this year.
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Local-Campbell
Garrett Lance Campbell , a 2008 graduate of Pagosa Springs High School, graduated from Fort Lewis College on April 27, 2013. He received a bachelor of science degree in geology. Garrett currently resides in Durango, Colo.
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Lyle and Karen Miller of Pagosa Springs are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sueann Nicole Miller, to Private First Class Marshall Eugene Zelhart, son of Mark and Jennifer Zelhart of Pagosa Springs.
Sueann is a 2013 graduate of Colorado Connections Academy. Her fiance is a 2011 home-schooled graduate and is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
The couple will exchange wedding vows July 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Pagosa Baptist Church on U.S. 160 West.
The couple plans to live in Fort Hood, Texas.
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Emily Campbell Devine graduated from Fort Lewis College on April 27, 2013, and received her bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She is a graduate of Pagosa Springs High School and also the Aveda Institute Denver. She continues her studies towards a master’s degree in social work from Denver University’s School of Social Work program.
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Pitcher qualifies for nationals FBLA
Photo courtesy Joanne Irons
Miah Pitcher is only the second Pagosa Springs High School freshman in the last 10 years to qualify for the national Future Business Leaders of America competition. She placed second in Public Speaking I at the recent state competition, which involved preparing and delivering a live speech in front of a panel of judges. Miah will represent Pagosa Springs High School at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., this summer.
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Raesha Ray, a 2009 graduate of Pagosa Springs High School, recently received two bachelor of science degrees: one in biology and the other in composite outdoor education. She graduated from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., on May 4. Raesha would like to thank all of the local scholarship committees whose funds allowed her the opportunity to complete these degrees.
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Birthday wishes come true for future pilots
By Deidra Fortier
Special to The SUN
When asked what they wanted for their birthdays, future pilots Colin Vosika, 7, of Bayfield, and Joe Dalsaso, 7, of Durango, said: “Fly to Pagosa Springs and have donuts with the pilots.”
So, they did.
It was a beautiful morning at Stevens Field last Saturday when Grandpa (Papa) Bob Winski’s plane touched down on Runway 1, inbound from Animas Air Park in Durango. On board were two special young gentlemen decked out in their leather aviator jackets and flight suits. They were Colin Vosika, grandson of pilot Bob Winski, and Joe Dalsaso, son of Mark Dalsaso — all of La Plata County.
Back in 2011, the boys flew with Grandpa and Dad to Stevens Field from Durango and joined the Pagosa Pilots for their weekly Saturday morning coffee and donuts (minus the coffee, of course) at the Stevens Field FBO. They were 5 years old at the time. When the local pilots noticed how serious these two future aviators were about flying, they were treated as just a couple more pilots flying in for donuts and talking about planes.
Colin has been flying with his grandpa since he was 14 months old, so you can say it’s in the blood. The boys were treated to not just donuts, but also their own individual sized birthday cakes. Needless to say, by the time they boarded grandpa’s plane to head home, they could have flown back to Durango without it.
All in all, it was a special day, not just for the birthday boys, but also for our local pilots. Sharing their love of flying with the boys only rekindles their own love of flying and reminds them why … blue skies and tailwinds make them smile.
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Kip and Kathy Strohecker announce the marriage of their daughter, Tori, to Jake Story, son of Joe and Marlene. They will be married on June 7, 2013, in the Draper Utah Temple.
A reception will be held in their honor that evening in Draper, Utah, and on June 22, 2013, they will have a reception in Pagosa at the Strohecker residence.
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Zane and Victoria Gomez are pleased to announce the birth of their healthy and handsome son, Braxton Cipriano Gomez. Braxton arrived May 19, at 8:47 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches long. A big thank you goes out to his proud grandparents, Joseph and Carrie Espinosa, of Pagosa Springs, and Tim and Tarra Gomez, of Blanco, N.M., for all their help and love.
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Goal Academy Graduation
Photo courtesy Jeff Laydon
GOAL Academy graduated 11 students this year. Among them, from left, were Brenda Vera, Kaitlen Richey, Tyler Fearon and Bailey Bliss. Graduates not pictured are George Stevens, Brandon Lansing, Mikaela Marchand, Alex Schultz, Dion Doan, DeAngelo Guthrie and Wyatt Burns.
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