Hahn

The family of Abner Hahn would like to thank everyone that donated to Hospice of Mercy in his name and for all the thoughtful cards.

Sanchez

I would like to thank everyone who donated money to help my granddaughter Tiara Pacheco for muscular dystrophy. The money collected will go toward research for MDA.

Lupe Sanchez

Haines

Lou and I would like to thank the Pagosa Fire Department in their attempt to rescue our cat from a neighbor’s tree. Yes, a cat in a tree. He was at least 30 feet up to start, and then went higher as attempts to rescue ensued, and was told he had been there for two nights while we were on R & R in Arizona. But, our champions are Sara and her mother, Kathy Sloan.

Having heard of our plight, they refused to let our cat stay in the tree another night with blowing wind and heavy snow. So, Sara climbed that tree ( by this time we estimate he was 50 feet up at the top), grabbed the cat, put him in her coat, climbed down the tree and came home with us to make sure he didn’t run away.

So, thank you Sara and Kathy Sloan. Kitty has stayed very close to home since the incident. You both, again, are champions.

Lou and Gloria Haines

Lucero/White

We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, cards, phone calls, thoughts and prayers in our sad time; we lost a father, grandfather and wonderful friend.

We would especially like to thank the following individuals/organizations for all their help when Tom (Bamp) Richards passed away.

Randy Talbot-Colorado State Troopers, Pete Gonzales-Archuleta County Sheriff Department, William Rockensock-Town of Pagosa Springs Police Department, Bob Case-Masonic Lodge, Raymond Taylor-American Legion/Veterans, and Pagosa Springs Funeral Home. You made our difficult time a little easier with all your kindness and respect for Bamp.

If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us, we are truly blessed to live in a community that cares so much.

Elsa Lucero, Craig Lucero and Shane White

Ambassadors

On Friday, March 15, the Archuleta County Crime Stoppers hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy and feel-good family entertainment.

The Harlem Ambassadors would like to extend a special thank you to event organizers Annie Thompson and Elmer Schettler  who planned and promoted the game. The Pagosa Springs Pirate Pretenders proved to be an energetic, enthusiastic and challenging team and we thank all of the players for their good sportsmanship. The event would not have been possible without the support and generosity of local community sponsors, the Archuleta County Crime Stoppers members and the event volunteers.

The Harlem Ambassadors thank the community of Pagosa Springs for its warm hospitality and look forward to returning to Pagosa Springs in the future.

Archuleta

We would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food, prayers and support during the loss of our dad, Julian Archuleta.

We would especially like to thank Joe Archuleta;  sheriff’s deputies John Martin and Monica Medina;  EMS crew Joel Claus, Nicole LaGoia, Brittany Fisher and Brian Leewitt for their quick response and hard work.  Because of all of you, we got to have a few more days with dad to say our goodbyes.

We also want to thank the ICU staff at Mercy Medical Center;  Shane Martinez, Chris Gallegos and Andy Weber for their help at the cemetery;  Father Don and the Catholic church for the service;  Stella McFatridge and family for praying the Rosary; The Guadalupanas for preparing and serving lunch; Squeeky Rivas for the flowers and the American Legion Post 108 for the graveside service.

It truly is a blessing to live in such a tight knit community.

Cindy, Julian, Ike, Phil, Val, Kristy and John

Cowan

One of the blessings of living in Pagosa Springs is a citizenry that volunteers with no expectation of recognition. I would like to offer thanks and gratitude for a group of men who have shared their time with our middle school students. The Dads of Good Students (DOGS) spend their time with us during lunches. These gentlemen spend quality time with our kids being a positive influence, playing games, telling life stories and sharing their wisdom. Thank you for providing an extra presence in our schools. Thanks to Jim Kahrs, John Smith, Todd Shulda, Lyndall Caler, Jaques Grant and Darren Lewis. Your genuine care for our kids is appreciated.

Justin S. Cowan

Center

The staff at the Ross Aragon Community Center would like to thank everyone for coming to Dance for the Families and for all the wonderful volunteers that helped out with this event: LaQuita Johnson, Siri Schuchardt, Tim and Deb Jennings, Ed and Beverly Chester, Mike Hayward, Muriel Eason, and Jack and Diana Litt. We would also like to thank everyone that helped sell tickets to the event: Archuleta County Victims Assistance, Seeds of learning, Pagosa Springs Youth Center, Pagosa Springs Nurturing Center, Archuleta County Education Center, Pagosa Pregnancy Support Center and Old Town Market. What a great event you all made happen.

White

Thanks to Scott Galabota, son Donavan and Lindsey Kurt-Mason for finding my 53-year-old wedding band that I lost last October at a football game.

Jim White

Gonzales

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Vets for Vets organization for the assistance rendered at a time of need. I was very low on propane and there was a prediction of oncoming bad weather over the weekend. Alas! I was able to receive propane on a Saturday morning. Again, many thanks.

Lucy Gonzales

Ives

Our 29th annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake was held March 23 and it was a great success. I would like to thank all those that made it possible for us to have such a wonderful event.

Our Silver Sponsor was Jack and Katy Threet and our two Bronze Sponsors were Citizens Bank and St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. Other sponsors include Kim Moore\Exit Realty, Four Corners Framed Art, Healing Waters Spa, LPEA, King Campbell, DDS, Southwest Elegance, KWUF, Bank of Colorado, CenturyLink, Terry’s Ace, Valley Lowrance, Bill Delany, Pagosa Women’s Club, Karen Harper, Thad McKain, Wayne and Nancy Walls, Kim and Don Collins, Mellody Gartley, Amie Lemkey, Laura Daniels, Reid Hollo, Chris Hachenberg, Lana Grey, Bridget McKee, Kate Alfred, Sally and Doug Neel, Alicia Brodner and special thanks to Jerry Baker who matched funds brought in by the PS Medical Center teams.

I also want to thank all of the teams that raised money for BBBS and came out to bowl. It was a really fun day with lots of smiles to go around.

We would also like to thank all of those that donated prizes to be given out to those that worked so hard to collect pledges. We had some great prizes!

Thank you Pagosa for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters and Bowl For Kids’ Sake. BBBS really appreciates all that you have done for us.

We work hard to keep kids in school, out of jail and off of drugs. We are always looking for mentors to help children in Pagosa. If you are interested in positively impacting the life of a child, call 398-0007 or Maggie@bbig.org for more information.

Maggie Ives

Habitat

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County would like to thank everyone who joined Ms. Tessie for the Birdhouse Decorating Workshop.  We would also like to give a special thanks to Ms. Tessie for sharing her time and talents with us.  The second annual Recycled Arts Show will be held April 19 and 20 at 602 San Juan St. next to CarQuest.

Ski team

Members of the Wolf Creek Ski Team, along with their families, would like to say thank you to the residents of Pagosa Springs for their support during our fund-raisers. We would also like to thank the Wolf Creek Ski Resort, the Ski and Bow Rack, City Market and the Turkey Springs Trading Post for the contributions each has made.

Coaches Justin Burton and Josh Abrell would like to say, “Congratulations team, you made us proud.”

Book Fair

Thank you to all of the students, teachers, parents, relatives and friends who shopped at the Book Fair and for all the excitement about the event. It would be impossible to put on this two-week event without all of our willing and able volunteers. Huge gratitude goes to 43 individuals who decorated, unpacked and packed boxes, sorted books, staffed the cash register or assisted with Family Night: Monica Archuleta, Lori Ayers, Mary Bailly, Lavender Booth, Kendra Bridges, Stacie Castro, Marilyn Chipps, Janice Condon, Lynn Constan, Nicole Cotts, Cyndi Galabota, Robin Galloway, Julie Greenly, Jami Gurule, Penny Hart, Lauri Heraty, Chelsea Hill, Carole Howard, Carmen Hubbs, Chanlor Humphries, Becky Jacobson, Marci Jury, Lisl Keuning, Amber Landacre, June Landgraf, Kelly Laner, Kathy Lansdale, Linda Lattin, Jan Lewis, Aubrie Limebrook, Debbie Mackey, Linda Moulton, Carol Nasralla, Sanya Peterson, Dawn Robel, Lisa Scott, Diana Scott, Liz Starks, April Unger, Cory Warden, Keely Whittington, Jess Wilton and Michelle Zeigler.

As always, we’d like to thank the school custodians, Jim Sellers, Jack Constant and Barbara Martinez, and cafeteria manager Colleen Littleton for their assistance outside of their regular duties.

Lisa Scott, Debbie Mackey

Stephens

Thank you for the wonderful gift of a smile with teeth. I could never express my appreciation to all the people involved in selecting me as your candidate for new dentures. Thanks to the committees voting for me and for all your donations. Dr. Davis, of San Juan Dental Hygiene, and David Shrum, of Premier Dental Lab, have done a wonderful job. I look and feel 20 years younger, and soon I will be able to chew meat and vegetables.

Again, thanks to all of you who made this blessing possible. Many prayers have been offered up for my teeth and the prayers have been answered.

Barbara Stephens

Baseball

The Pagosa Springs Boys’ Baseball Team and their coaches Jim Fait, Jim Henderson and Bill Manzanares want to say thank you to all who have donated so far to our fundraising campaign — www.gofundme.com/Pagosa-HS-Boys-Baseball. We especially want to thank the following donors: Dawn Haase, Sara Scott, Bob and Lisa Scott, Branon and Ravelle Snyder, Nancy Gilbert, Amy Mendelsohn, Kevin Haase, Karl and Joanne Irons, Heike Vogel, Ronnie Lohr, George and Marlene Guevara, Mark and Angie Dahm, Ron Fundingsland, Muriel Eason, Rebecah Ziegler, James Bailey, Mark Purvis and Kate Petley, Betsy Cotton, Chris Richter, Patricia Shoffner, Veronica Vierling, Laura Daniels, David and Lana Grey, Anthony Carter, Jerome Smith and Sally High, SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts, GJ Duran, Cheric Duran, Don Ford, Kalei Pitcher, Rich and Leanne Goebel, Mike and Marianne DeVooght, Chris and Kathy Harker, Todd and Melissa Shelton, Lori Manzanares and all the parents and families who are working to help our baseball team be successful.

ACVAP

We would like to thank and recognize the Ross Aragon Community Center staff and volunteers for being true philanthropists for community nonprofits. Their Dance for Families was a great success, raising money and recognition for many valuable programs helping families in need. Thank you for all your hard work and ingenuity.

Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program

Laverty

We would like to share our heartfelt thanks with the entire Pagosa Springs community (Danna never met a stranger). The love and support provided by all our friends and neighbors during this time and past years has been overwhelming and will never be forgotten. She fought the good fight.

The Family of Danna Laverty

Kurt, Benellen, Allison, Mason, Johannah, Jesse and Caleb

9Health Fair

There is always an abundance of “thank yous” in The SUN and the Pagosa Springs 9Health Fair would like to add their share of thanks to all of the 200 volunteers, 16 Interactive Education Centers and 10 professional medical screeners who made the April 6 fair such a success.

The mission of a 9Health Fair is to promote health awareness and encourage individuals to assume responsibility for their own health. That was successfully accomplished in Pagosa when approximately 520 participants took advantage of six different low cost blood tests resulting in over one thousand blood screenings. In addition, 9Health Fair volunteers checked blood pressure and pulse for approximately 230 participants. Throughout the day, there were 43 spinal screenings and 31 breast exams provided. Sixty-four people had their vision checked, 46 participants had their hearing evaluated and oral screenings were provided for 55 fair attendees. 9Health Fair volunteers measured height, weight and body mass index for 86 participants and 67 people took advantage of the body fat skin fold analysis.

It is impossible to name each and every volunteer who made the Pagosa fair such a success, but without their commitment, there would be no 9Health Fair in Pagosa. We are fortunate in our area to have all of the elements of a flourishing 9Health fair; volunteers performing their assignments with a smiling face, and a community willing to support their local fairs. Thank you to all who participated. Everyone’s involvement is appreciated.

Caroline Brown

Girl Scouts

Daisy Girl Scouts would like to thank the following sponsors of our Easter Bunny Bash: Four Seasons Land Co., Shear Talk, Southwest Elegance Gallery, Pagosa Springs Hot Springs, Ace Hardware, Kit & Caboodle, The SUN, Methodist Church and Thrift Store, Subway (uptown), Upscale Resale, City Market, Antique Store, Sherman Williams, R U Feeling Crafty, and Ponderosa.

McAdams

An amazing event happened on the evening of Sunday, April 21. The worship teams from seven local churches combined to form one team with one goal. They led more than 250 people in praises to our Lord Jesus Christ at Centerpoint Church. I would like to thank those from Grace, Pagosa Bible, Restoration Fellowship, Amazing Grace, Cowboy Church, CrossRoad and Centerpoint churches for their time, talent and desire to pull together as one people to praise and worship God. It was a night to remember. For all of those who missed this event, there will be another PraiseFest in a few months. Be sure to come. Your heart will be changed.

Susan McAdams

LASSO

Death at the Danbury Inn Murder Mystery was successfully solved thanks to the teams of derby sleuths who enjoyed great fun while supporting the rescue horses of LASSO.

Local LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) cast entertained guests with an intriguing plot.  Many thanks to each of the cast for your hours of preparation.  Boulder Cafe and Silver Dollar Liquor, thank you for your contributions.   Members of St. Patrick’s church, your support is always greatly appreciated.  A big thank you to Dave and Janet Richardson who make all LASSO events a success with your help and gourmet cooking.  Thank you, members and supporters for making this fund-raiser a fun and total success.  Happy trails!

BBBS

This past Saturday, Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsored a bike rodeo for the kids in the program. Steve and Anya Potter from The Hub Bicycle Shop generously offered free labor to fix the kids’ bicycles for the summer. We then had a barbecue and Bike Rodeo where the kids competed in challenging bicycle games for prizes. Annie Thompson, the manager took time to teach the kids about the need for proper tire pressure and correctly fitting helmets. It was a really fun event that was attended by half of the kids in the program. They had a great time riding their bikes and playing Frisbee. The Hub gave the kids Frisbees for attending the event. Thank you to the Hub for hosting this wonderful event which allows the kids to have good working bicycles for the summer. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Basketball

The Pagosa Springs High School varsity boys’ basketball team would like to thank the community for all of their support throughout the basketball season. From the start of the season, the community filled the high school gym, traveled long distances to away games and cheered our team along the way. When we traveled to Fort Collins for the state tournament games, many people were either there in person, listening on the radio or watching on their computers. We, as a team, were so impressed and thankful to see all of the enthusiastic fans on the streets with the posters of “Pagosa Pride” as we returned to Pagosa Springs as state champions. The team appreciates all of the support of not only the high school community, but of the entire community and of the local businesses.

Traditionally, championship rings are purchased by the winning teams to remember and celebrate their accomplishment. Please join us in our efforts to raise the money to purchase our championship rings. We will be having a fund-raiser, selling autographed pictures of our team on the floor after the state championship win. We will be outside of City Market on Friday, May 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. If you would like to help support us and can’t make it, you can send checks to Pagosa Springs Boys Basketball, P.O. Box 1498, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Make the check payable to Pagosa Springs Basketball and note in the memo space, “Basketball Rings.”

Bridges

I would like to thank all the people that made Week of the Young Child so successful. Tiffany Wilkins, Anette McInnis, Head Start and Seeds of Learning deserve a big round of applause for planning and putting the whole event together. A big thank you to Kate Lister, Jim Sellers and the elementary school for hosting the Kid’s Fair. It was a huge success this year with over 100 children and their families attending. A big thanks to Kiwanis, too, for providing a yummy hot dog, chips and lemonade lunch. Thank you, Rose Salas at Head Start, for making sure we all had poster board to make dolls for Doll Day. A big thank you goes out to Restoration Fellowship for hosting Night of the Young Child. It was the perfect place to cheer on and honor all our very talented local children. Thank you, BaiLee Gallegos, for emceeing the event, scratchy voice and all. You did great. A big thanks, too, to Ryan Searle for being the sound and music expert at NOYC. And last, but not least, a big thanks to Liberty Theatre for having a Week of the Young Child matinee on Friday. Week of the Young Child theme this year is, “Investing in Young Children Benefits All.” It truly does take a village to raise a child. Thanks, everyone.

Lynne Bridges

Funk

Thank you to all the people that worked hard on making the special election concerning Reservoir Hill a successful voting experience in so many ways.  Thank you to all the people that voted — voting is your right and your voice.  Thank you to the sponsors of the petition for all your hard work gathering signatures to make the election take place — Mat, Julie, Jaime and Dan.  Thank you to Matt Roane for all your work in campaigning via Pagosa Votes.  It was about getting people out to vote as much as it was about the outcome.  The people of Pagosa Springs have spoken. Let’s move forward in a community spirited direction led by many and not just a few.  Thank you to all the supporters of The Friends of Reservoir Hill who have a vision for our park that is about the community and not just the tourist dollar.

Christine Funk

Brown

We would like to thank everyone for their cards, hugs, presence, flowers and food during and after Carlie’s passing. We were amazed at all the support this little community can give, and are so grateful we live here in this wonderful town. Also, we would like to thank everyone who made a donation in Carlie’s name. I wish I could list everyone who has given selflessly of their time, support, kind words, money, etc., but I think the list would take up a whole page of the paper. Thank you, Pagosa.

Dr. Bob, Jen, Amanda, Will and Karina

Lander

After almost giving up hope of finding our stolen kayaks and gear, I received a phone call from Bear Creek owner Mark Stauth. Mark left me a voicemail, in which he explained two of his employees had found all our gear. I was just as shocked as the day the property was stolen.

Thank you to Ryan and Charlie. We are forever grateful that you took the time to look at what was stolen and were able to indentify it. Thank you to Mark for making his staff keenly aware of our loss and motivating them to help.

Thank you to the entire community of Pagosa Springs, for putting up flyers, informing people via word of mouth and keeping your eyes peeled. If it was not for the support of everyone, our gear might have been forever lost.

We are extremely blessed to be a part of such a caring community and hope to be able to return the favor some day. The return of our gear has made our year. Happy spring and happy boating.

Lena Lander

Baseball 

Pagosa Springs High School baseball team, coaches and parents would like to express their gratitude to Steve Potter, Mountain Home Sound and Security, for donating and installing the new sound system at the high school baseball field. Chuck Sauer, Sonoco gas station, for contributing to a home game cookout for the players and fans. Mark Stauth, Bear Creek Saloon and Grill, for cooking a delicious breakfast for the players and parents before a home game. We appreciate your support and contributions to the high school baseball program and the community.

Americana

The Americana Project would like to thank the following people for helping us put on a great concert with Victor Wooten: The SUN, KWUF, Kip’s, Chivalrous Shark, Colorado Creative Industries, KSUT, Christine Funk, Evan Suiter, Jack Kott, Clint Shaw, Paula Miller, Sean Downing, Darcy and Matt Deguise, Jack and Claudia Rosenbaum, Sugar High, DI Nerds, SRT class, and Special Olympics.  We would also like to thank Victor Wooten who not only donated his time to help raise money for the Americana Project class, but inspired the entire high school during the assembly.

Hilltop

Thank you to the 30 community members, 4-H youth and adults and veterans who came to clean Hilltop Cemetery last Saturday. A lot of work was done and memories of loved ones shared. We appreciate the Town of Pagosa Springs granting us permission to do this work and taking away the trash that we gathered. A special thank you to Alpine Portable Toilets for providing a toilet for our convenience. We look forward to more workdays at the cemetery.

Shari Pierce, Ken Jones

Mermaid

A huge thanks out to Trace Gross-Sanchez, a 2011 graduate of PSHS, studying theater at Adams State College, for his work on the recent high school musical, “The Little Mermaid.” Trace did a workshop for students early on in the rehearsal process, focusing on character understanding and development and movement and space awareness. Trace also did extensive research on costuming for the show and the history of the original play on which the musical is based. Thanks to Trace for all his work in supporting the performing arts in our schools and community.

Benefit

Words cannot describe the outpouring of love and generosity showed at the Michael Martinez Benefit Chili Dinner held May 11. There are too many wonderful people to mention by name. Without all the donations, support, thoughts and prayers, it would not have been the success it was. We are deeply grateful to each and every one for their contribution. A great time was had by all. Thank you all so very much.

The Mike Valdez Bowshoot Committee

Brown

Grammy performance.

What a great show we were treated to at the high school last Tuesday night. Five-time Grammy award winner Victor Wooten was phenomenal … and so humble to accompany the high school students with their amazing original songs. Thanks to Bob Hemmenger for heading up the Americana Project and bringing such great talent to our town.

George and Julie Brown

Gustafson

Thanks to Jim Stone, owner of the Buffalo Inn. During this last weekend, May 10, 11 and 12, he offered his place so people could come and go as they raised money first for the veterans who help other veterans in their time of need, and then a fund-raiser for Dolly Martin, who is fighting cancer for the third time. It has been a privilege enjoying music and having a good time. We are fortunate to have such a good man helping so many of us.

Cindy Gustafson

GOAL

The staff at GOAL Academy Pagosa Springs would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our students through their donations towards the GOAL Academy Student Success Program: Uptown Subway, Pizza Hut, The Ice Cream Shop, DSP Pizza, Plaza Grille, Radio Shack, Boulder Cafe, The Liberty Theatre, Higher Grounds, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s and The Overlook.

Joy

I want to thank Master Trooper Wiersma for the setting up and demonstrations he gave to the public about the danger of no seat belts. His rollover machine and the mannequins he used really opened the eyes of the people watching. I heard children tell their parents while walking away, “I am going to always use my seat belt.” I think any organization that plans a large or small event may want to contact the CSP and ask for a demo for your participants. I want to thank the Chamber for including this in the car show.

Tom Joy

Martin

I would personally like to give a huge thank you to each and every one, especially the organizers, Mel Rosser, Kathleen Boca, Karma Raley, Mark DeVoti, Rachel Martin, who made this all possible.

Special thanks to Jim of the Buffalo Inn for hosting this great event.

Thanks to all the bands that donated their wonderful talent to make this a great time for everyone.

Thanks to all the businesses and individuals that donated gifts and prizes.

I would also like to thank all of the folks for the gifts, cards, money, meals and support and love and for being there and being a part of my life.

I was overwhelmed by the generosity and love of all of you.

You will never know how much this has meant to me. I will never forget you.

Dolly Martin

Potticary

There are some really nice people in the world. Let me tell you about one. My husband left his wallet on top of the car and drove away after gassing up. Things went flying around 160 at the Sears turnoff. Our hero (last name Deadman) stopped, gathered everything up, called us and returned it all. Amazing, inspiring — makes you appreciate small town living and Mr. Deadman. Thank you.

Gerry Potticary

Pregnancy Center

The board and staff of the Pagosa Pregnancy Support Center wish to extend a hearty thank you to the Knights of Columbus for the wonderful Mother’s Day breakfast that was held to benefit the Center. The food was excellent, the service terrific and the fellowship encouraging to all who attended. Thank you, Knights, for your commitment to life and for your generous support of the Pregnancy Center.

Kilczer

A visit to the emergency room is always traumatic. But the Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s staff, a great bunch of dedicated, friendly, and supportive professionals, turned my visit into an easy stay. I want to thank them all, especially Phil, who walked my overheated huskies waiting in the car, and was almost taken for a “sled ride,”and gave them water. Thanks, guys!

Jean Kilczer

Pregnancy Support Center

Thanks to all, we reached and exceeded our goal at the fund-raiser. We wanted to raise $30,000 and because of you, we are at $43,000, and going.

Personal thanks to all who sponsored Steve Norris. It was a challenge for him to play 100 holes. Not just in one day, but just to play 100 holes. He was a good sport and said he was a bit sore but had a great time.

Thanks to Rick and Aileen Wolfer, Cheryl Houle, Tom Solomon, Patricia Jackson, Heather Donahue, Diane Goheen, Mike Alley, Mark and Patti Donahue, Shellie Hogue, and Jill and Andy Ralph for your personal donation.

Thanks to Terry’s Ranch and Home Supply, Echo IT Consulting, Ace Appraisal, Foam Insulation Specialists, Waggin Tails and Absolute Comfort Spa and Pool for your financial support. And to the hole sponsors: Hillside Inn, Pagosa Glass, Kip’s Grill, Solid Management, Rainbow Gift Shop, The UPS Store, Colorado Dream Homes, King Campbell, Everyday Store and Alpha Engineering.

A special thank you to Pagosa Wireless and Stockton Gas (Pagosa Shell) for your extra sponsorship.

To all of the above — we could not have done it without you. God bless you.

Karen and Steve Norris

Harman

On behalf of the directors of the Fred Harman Art Museum, we thank all who joined us on Saturday, May 25, for our “Love our Locals” open house: Ray Padilla and his mother, Liliosa, kept the Gomez Store open all day long and that trip back in time through the store was such a treat for all of us; the San Juan Shootists are such a great group of people and their fast draw exhibitions are thrilling to watch and even participate in; Doug Chapin, the Red Ryder impersonator, was on hand to keep law and order; “Bullet Bob” Hite, the bandit, tried to rob the Gomez Store at least five times and was stopped each time by Red Ryder and his posse; all the cookie bakers who kept the platters full of delicious cookies; and, finally, all our guests!

See you next year, you betchum!

Norma and Fred Harman

Tanner

I would like to thank the school board, the high school administration and faculty, and all the volunteer contributors to Saturday’s high school graduation ceremony. I am a parent of a 2013 graduate and wanted to express how moved I was by the ceremony. The ceremony was very well organized and featured beautiful music offered by the music department and its students and English faculty member Darcy DeGuise. The valedictorians’ speeches and class history were moving and the graduation video crafted by Pagosa High TV was nicely produced and presented. Most impressive was the main speaker, Sean Downing, whose words were poignant, heartfelt and whose meaning was very powerful. As a parent of a 2013 graduate, my thanks to all involved in making this ceremony memorable and meaningful. I am always impressed by the talent within our community and this final celebration for the Class of 2013 was no exception.

Heidi Tanner

Justice Ministries

Justice Ministries of Pagosa, Inc. would like to shout “thank you” to the community of Pagosa Springs. Justice Ministries is a networking hub that pulls community resources together and meets needs in creative, fresh ways. Last year, we received over 240 requests for various types of assistance — everything from simply providing a ride to the doctor, stacking firewood or helping a senior citizen with a move. Countless pieces of furniture and appliances have been donated to our organization and, in turn, families have been blessed by your generosity. Close to 90 people volunteered in 2012 and helped make dreams come true. As a non-profit organization, we’ve been able to oversee 750 hours of Useful Public Service that directly benefit our community, plus we work hand-in-hand with Salvation Army and also partner with the Pagosa Outreach Connection. Thank you, Pagosa Springs, for everything — your donations, your time, your talent and for helping us send the message, “There is hope!”

CenturyLink Relay

Relay for Life Team CenturyLink would like to thank the following for their generous donations and help in making the fifth annual John Jones Memorial Horseshoe Tournament a success: CenturyLink, Coca-Cola, Bob’s LP Gas, Jerry at The Rose Restaurant, Alco, Tina at Colorado Cafe, Jackisch Drugs, Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant, Ray’s Hair Care, Rich Winn of Mountain Man Nut and Fruit Co., Rachel Bandy and Christine Funk. Captain Connie Prunty would also like to thank team members Steve Mozingo, Sue Jones, Debbie Trefethen, Steve Prunty and Chris Borne, for their hard work in this year’s event.

Cheerleaders

The Pagosa Springs High School Cheerleaders would like to say thank you to the Mud Shaver Car Wash for hosting our fund-raiser for camp.  The staff at the car wash were friendly, helpful and went out of their way to see that we had everything we needed and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to our fund-raiser. We appreciate the use of their facility and look forward to fund raising with them again.

We would also like to thank the parents and people of Pagosa who supported us.  We couldn’t have done it without you.

The weather was perfect and the turnout was awesome. More than 70 adults and over 30 teens ran the 5k. Numerous walkers participated. From infants to seniors, the atmosphere was one of generosity, kindness and love.

CenterPoint Church allowed us to use the facility. Grace Church printed our sponsorship forms and entry sheets.

Item donations from: Eagle Mountain Mercantile, Goodman’s, Springs Resort and Spa, River Pointe, The Nail Room, Happy Trails, The Hub, Martie’s Mercantile, Heather Rose Jewelry, Sarah Jackson Jewelry, Jayne Marie Photography, Josh Keating Woodwork, Liberty Theater and Malt Shoppe. Individuals donated items they had purchased. Volunteers manned the silent auction tables. Bake sale and lunch items were donated and all treats were baked, cooked and sold by volunteers. More volunteers worked setup, takedown, water station, registration and cleanup. Others had positions as spotters, time keepers, taggers and recorders. Dell Mellette informed many of their antioxidant score. Rylie Knapp pleased many with her face painting. Rebellious Abandon played contemporary Christian Music. Many participants were backed by generous sponsors. We had many anonymous givers, including a gentleman who donated a horse trailer. All proceeds from every activity went to help Julie Knapp pay for her medical treatment.

Julie will be going to Switzerland later this month for treatment. Thank you, everyone.

Cheri Maxwell and Cheryl Class-Erickson

Pagosa Springs Middle School would like to thank community members who contributed to our mission in “Empowering Students to Navigate the Future through Learning,” in the 2012/2013 school year. The year would not have been as successful without the many volunteers who donated their time: Nancy Haines, Jan Lewis, Barbara Simpson, Kevin Khung, Stacey Castro, Kim Hutcherson, Todd Stevens, Stacy Foster, Mr. Kahrs, John Smith, Todd Shulda, Lyndall Caler, Jaques Gran, Darren Lewis, Alvin Schaaf, Mark Garcia, Kelly Miller, Kurt Raymond, Kevin Hank Anstine, David Smith, David Richardson, Tim Taylor, Mike Kelly, Steve Laverty, Julie and Tom Greenly, Becky Ball, Kathy Strohecker, Karen Pargin, Denise Kimsey, Kitzel Farrah, Diane Garaghty, Angel Gonzalas, Denise McCabe, June Jurcak, Lara Khung, Mary Cocke, Ronnie Doctor, Lisa Scott, Karen Evans, Tina Schroeder, Dave Nasralla and Allison Wiley, just to name a few. Again, we thank you and all of our teachers for a fabulous year at PSMS.

I would like to thank publically Jann Pitcher for the beautiful obituary she wrote on Jack.  

The Pitchers and DeLanges have been friends for 30 years and had many happy times together.

Thank you again, my dear friend.

Lyn

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County would like to give a very special thanks to the Care-A-Vanners who have been volunteering with us since June 3. We are so grateful for your time and talents, your caring hearts and your gentle hands. During the past two weeks, we have completed three Neighbors Helping Neighbors Home Repair projects for three low-income partners. We would also like to thank the Mountain View Homemakers and Pope John Paul II Catholic Church for providing the delicious lunches for all of the volunteers during the past two weeks. If you would like to learn more about Habitat, call us at 264-6960.

The Thomas family would like to thank everyone who gave us their love and support during the loss of our husband, father and grandfather, Mark Thomas.

Included in this are Hospice of Mercy, Visiting Angels, The American Legion Post 108 and the many, many kind, comforting people who came to visit, offer prayers, bring food, flowers and all the kind words. You were all such a blessing.

Linda Thomas and the children and grandchildren of Mark Thomas

Community center

The staff at the Ross Aragon Community Center would like to thank everyone for coming to the Hazel Miller Concert and for all the wonderful volunteers who helped out with this event: Cory Dysinger, Jeff Dysinger, Debbie Waddell, Terry Waddell, Bob Hemenger, Shane Lucero, Brook Bowdridge, Susan Williams and Josh Billings. What a great event you made happen. The Ross Aragon Community Center would like to thank everyone for coming to Dance for Disaster Relief and for all the wonderful volunteers who helped out with that event: Fran Nylander, Jim Nylander, Judy Patton, Sherryl Egy, Mellody Garthley, Sharee Grazda, Mike Hayward, Diana Litt, Jack Litt, Heidi Martinez, Siri Schudchardt and Beverly Chester. We would also like to thank all the nonprofits that helped sell tickets and help support this event.

Arts camp

Hands-On Arts Camp would like to thank community members who have sponsored children to be able to attend our program. Through your generous contributions, we are able to create scholarships. You have made children’s dreams come true and you put a smile on their faces. A memory that will last a lifetime! Thank you from the bottom of our Arts.

Tessie Garcia and Lisa Brown

GECKO

GECKO would like to sincerely thank all the Pagosa Springs volunteers who assisted with the XTERRA Turkey Track Trail Run: parking assistants, course markers, sweeps, first aiders, BBQers, registration, setup and teardown, time keepers, aid station workers, photographers and videographers — and the list goes on. We could not stage an event like this without you. A special mention of thanks to the following local organizations for their assistance: Pagosa Trails ATV Club, Pagosa Springs High School cross-country Pirates, R.I.P Rollergirls in Pagosa, San Juan Back Country Horsemn and Terry Wilson, Mountain Home Sound and Security, The Hub Bike Shop, Higher Grounds Coffee, TTC, U.S. Forest Service and Paul Blackman, Mountain Landing, Quality Resort, Pagosa Baking Company, ReSport, Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Brewing Company, Southwest Land Alliance, Pagosa Springs Youth Center, Chamber of Commerce, Victims Assistance and Athletes@Altitude. As a result of your generosity, the event was a great success.

Youth Center

Pagosa Springs Youth Center would like to thank the following for their many gifts of food, money and collaboration: Ride the Rockies, ZeroHero, Humane Society, ACVAP, Loaves and Fishes, The Oakridge Lodge, GECKO, the Chamber staff, Mary Jo Coulehan, Lee Ann Skoglund, Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Morning Rotary, Grace Vacation Bible School leaders and cowboy Rodney.  We are blessed with a community of young children who need all of us in their lives.

Lister

The Lister family wishes to thank the community for acts of kindness and generosity in our time of need.  May God bless you.

United Way

United Way in Archuleta County thanks La Plata Electric Association for being our largest workplace donor in the 2012-13 campaign.  Thank you to Mike Alley for leading the campaign, and to all LPEA employees for your generosity.

Cooney/Kraetsch

Thank you. Words cannot adequately express how grateful and thankful we were for all those who showed up to assist in loading the 20-foot U Haul to be driven to California.

A special thanks to Monte Apple for packing the truck; to Don Volger for dismantling the storage area; to Zane Kraetsch for recruiting the young muscle to make the job easier than it was; and to Carolyn Townsend for supplying the pizza.

Lisa and Magan made it to Redding, Calif., “without a hitch,” so bless you all.

Lisa, Magan and Zane Kraetsch and Judd and Diane Cooney

Basketball

The Pagosa Springs High School boys basketball players, coaches and parents would like to thank the community for its support this past basketball season and for helping with the championship ring fund-raisers. We appreciate you and your loyalty to our program and to Pagosa Springs High School sports.

Sixth-grade team

There are so many things that happen towards the end of a school year, we often forget to thank those people in our community who make a difference in a child’s life by sharing their knowledge, expertise and time. The sixth-grade team at the Pagosa Springs Middle School would like to thank the following people who helped us to create unique learning opportunities for our sixth-grade students:

Mike Reid, Adrian Archuleta, Doug Purcell and Don Volger for helping our students have the opportunity to obtain their hunter safety cards at no cost to the parents. Natalie Wood who helped to contact all the volunteers who came our to hunter safety range day: Pagosa Springs Fire Department, Pagosa Springs Emergency Response Team, Pagosa Springs Forest Service and their quick response team and several community members who gave of their time to teach our students about fire building, orienteering, camp cooking, trailing an animal, tying knots and so much more.

We would also like to thank all people from the Soil Conservation District who helped create our Conservation Day, which helped our students learn more about the unique environment we live in here in Pagosa Springs and how they can help to develop habits and practices that will help sustain our beautiful area. Cindy Purcell, who helped to contact all volunteers who came out to our Conservation Day: Dan Wand, Wendy Sutton, Kari Eden, Jerry Archuleta and Shaan Bliss. We would also like to thank the owners and caretakers of the Rafter T Ranch for once again letting us use their property for our trip.

There are also many others who come into our school to help in our classrooms during sporting events, on our playgrounds to help us make this a safe and productive school environment. Thank you.

Sixth grade team/Pagosa Springs Middle School

Rome

The Rome Family wishes to extend their sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of the people who made the first Darin Memorial Scholarship Fund-raiser Dance a success on June 22. They are Karen Gray, Mike Alley, Tim Sullivan, Neil Nelson, Bill Boyer, Bridget Hewitt, Genevieve Zuchero, Greg Munro, Lvonne and Terry Wilson, Sharon Carr, Kristi Smith, Susie Drake, Brandon Drake, Brittany Corcoran, Candace Wolf, Steve Lynch, Dana and Dennis Ford, Charlotte and Tammy Reid, Mike Branch and Troy Perrson.

Special thanks to the following businesses/people for donating items for the silent auction items and who helped make this great event: Andies Undies, Bogey’s Family Fun Center, Café Colorado, Cloud 9 Chiropractic, Coyote Moon Restaurant, Eagle Mountain Mercantile, Goodman’s Department Store, Home Again, Hub Bike Shop, Karen Gray, LPEA, Made in Colorado, Liz and Mike Alley, Liz and Mike Marchand, Mountain Home Security, Neil Nelson, Next Door Décor, Outfitter Department Store, Pagosa Hot Springs, Pagosa Springs Golf Course, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Piedra Automotive, Plaza Grill, Rainbow Gift Shop, Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures, Shanghai Restaurant, Silver Dollar Liquor, Summit Ski and Sports, Sweets ’N Such and Terry’s Ace. Everyone helped raise over $3,000 for the Darin Rome Memorial Scholarship Fund. See you next year.

Gustafson

As a cancer survivor, I would like to thank those who were responsible for organizing the delicious meal we had on the night of the Relay for Life. The cake was absolutely delicious. The weather was nice, the tables were decorated and we had a joyous time.

Cindy Gustafson

BBBS

Big Brothers Big Sisters had their summer picnic the last weekend of June on Navajo Lake. George Lyle and Jim and Mellody Lesch were kind enough to lend us their boats, their expertise and time for a wonderful day on the lake. Only big and little brothers decided to go on this adventure and they loved swimming in the lake and riding on the inner tube that Jim provided. George took his houseboat and his ski boat, and gave rides in both, so there was lots of fun to be had. We found a great sandy cove full of swimming holes and lots of mud, just perfect for little and big boys. We enjoyed a nice picnic on the shore and it was a most wonderful day. Thank you to George Lyle and to Jim and Mellody Lesch for all they did to make this summer picnic extra special for the kids in the program.