Pueblo Community College Fremont Campus Hall of Fame
The Fremont Hall of Fame was established to honor individuals who, by their extraordinary efforts, have contributed to the betterment or enhancement of Fremont and/or Custer counties. Nominees are considered on the basis of contributions in the following areas: all facets of education; business and labor; arts and humanities; philanthropy; government; law; science and technology; and health and human services.
On Friday, April 21, these exemplary people were inducted into the Fremont Hall of Fame:
Rich Burleson, a knowledgeable educator and dedicated community leader, brought his talents and expertise to Fremont County in 1971. His unique and compelling character was part of his success in building and maintaining the relationships he created with not only students, but colleagues, and community leaders. His integrity, dedication and dependability were evident as he competently completed numerous projects and programs for the RE-2 School District and the community. His professional career included teaching, counseling and educational administration. The Florence community has benefitted from Rich’s involvement, over the past 46 years, in volunteer community service and events.
Judy Lohnes, a Fremont County native, has proven to be an exceptional community leader who has worked tirelessly to promote Fremont County and its people. Judy has been the Executive Director of the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) since 1992. Through her vision, guidance, and leadership her office has gained the reputation as one of the outstanding Regional Councils in the State of Colorado. She began her career with the council over 38 years ago and has been an outstanding employee for UAACOG. Judy has organized, served, supervised and led many innovative initiatives that have made a positive impact on the residents of Fremont County.
Charles Wolfers and his late wife Earlene have a rich history of contributing their time and talents to Fremont County. They have been steadfast supporters throughout the years as donors, volunteers, and advocates for many civic groups and organizations. Charles and Earlene helped launch the initial Fremont Campus capital construction campaign in the late 1990s and have been tireless supporters of the PCC Foundation.
Scholarship recipients are: Michelle Bauer, Bruce Miller, Leslie Nelson, Dawn Palma, Kaitrin Slattery, Theresa Swearinger, Jena Thompson, Breanne Ulrich and Kacee Young.
Congratulations to these wonderful past, present and future community leaders!
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- Rodney and Erin Davidson of Big D Superfoods, left, with emcee Ed Norden
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- Lucinda and Dehl Wolfers, son of honorees Earlene and Charles Wolfers
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- Alexis Lee, left, Pamela Simmons, Rod Canterbury and Shelly Hazle
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- Tim Payne, left, and John Papen
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- Ernest Montoya, left, Ryan Gwartney, Joy Fillmore and Colman Collins helped to greet everyone
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- Volunteers Molly Nordin, left, and Whitney Strobel
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- Charlene and Rick Coulson
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- Barb Smith, left, Jim Maxim, Larry Baker, Tim Payne and Beryl Baker
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- Fremont County Commissioner Dwayne McFall and his wife Kendra
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- Louise and Tony Shaffer, left, with Jay and Jan Lindley
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- Carma Todd, left, and Inez Carter
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- Great wines available for the “wine grab”
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- Kathy Herrin, left, chats with Pamela Simmons and Alexis Lee
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- Rachel Bauer, left, with scholarship recipients Michelle Bauer and Kacee Young
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- Anthony and Dena Lozano
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- 2017 inductee Charlie Wolfers and his daughter Nannette Tornblom
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- 2017 Inductee Judy Lohnes and her husband Mike
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- Joel and Jessi Hamilton
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- Britt Colon, left, and Lisa Hyams (advisory committee)
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- 2014 Inductee Pauline Carochi and her husband John
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- Debra Blackwell, left, talks with Pauline Carochi
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- Barb Pasco, left, chats with Mary Jane Valadez
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- Janice Calkins, left, and Marianne Beel
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- Krystal Baker, left, and Dr. Lana Carter
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- Scholarship recipient Breanne Ulrich and her husband Mike
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- Rhonda Roberts, superintendent of RE1 School District, left, Jack Roberts, Stacie Kwitek
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- 2017 Inductee Rich Burleson, left, his wife Marty and son Brady Burleson
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- Larry Baker, left, and Steve Steele
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- Donna Murphy, left, Gloria Stultz, Pat Freda and Dr. Lana Carter
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- Dorothy ‘Tiny’ Striegel, left, and Mary Jane Valadez
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- ‘Tiny’ Striegel, left, and Dr. Patty Erjavec
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- Silver sponsor Virgil Olson, left, with Curt Sorenson and Fred Stultz
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- PCC President Dr. Patty Erjavec and Ray Erjavec
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- Marianne Beel, left, chats with Angela Shehorn
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- Kathy Herrin chats with 2011 inductee and PCC Foundation board member Walter Schepp
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- Preston Troutman, left, talks with John Rigirozzi
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- Brady Burleson, son of inductee Rich Burleson, and his wife Terri
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- Paul and Aggie Villagrana
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- Sonny and Nancy Smaller
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- Emcee Ed Norden and Foundation Executive Director Martha Simmons
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- Terry and Dr. Shirley Squier, 2010 inductee
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- John Papen, left, Gail McDermott, inductee Judy Lohnes, Terry Hamilton and Leona Bennett
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- Tom Gribben jokes around with Janice Dutton
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- Laycee and Travis Rexroth
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- Jon Edwards, left, with Gail McDermott and Don Packard (2009 inductee)
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- Barb Smith, left, chats with Jean Hovland
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- Virgil Olson, left, Tom Gribben, 2017 inductee Rich Burleson and 2016 inductee Myron Smith
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- Jerry Davis, left, chats with Max and Nicole Hansen
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- Chris and Paster Jim Thulson arrive at the event
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- The Burleson family
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- Dr. Lana Carter, Dean of the PCC Fremont campus, welcomes everyone
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- Dr. Lana Carter displays the t-shirt that exemplifies PCC values: ‘Grit, Guts, Glory’
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- Pastor Jim Thulson gives the invocation
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- Title sponsor Susie Bell chats with Ron Hinkle
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- Erin and Rodney Davidson, left, with Larry Stringari of Sunflower Bank, sponsor
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- Jen O’Connor, left, with Ashley Smith, Canon City Council
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- Charlie and Debbie Bell, County Commissioner
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- Sheri Trahern, CEO of sponsor St Thomas More Hospital, with Jim Woodard and Dawn Williams
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- Title sponsors Jean and Keith Hovland
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- Mike Patterson, Florence City Manager
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- Dr. Patty Erjavec, left, with Kyle Hybl and Lisa Carlson from sponsor El Pomar Foundation
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- Students representing Associated Student Government
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- Emcee Ed Norden kicks off the program
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- PCC President Dr Patty Erjavec thanks everyone for their support
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- Scholarship recipient Bruce Miller with Dr Patty Erjavec
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- Scholarship recipients Bruce Miller, Breanne Ulrich and Leslie Nelson with Dr Patty Erjavec
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- Scholarship recipient Kaitrin Slattery, right, stands with other recipients
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- Scholarship recipient Kacee Young, second from right, smiles at the crowd
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- Scholarship recipients Bruce Miller, left, Breanna Ultich, Leslie Nelson, Kaitrin Slattery and Kacee Young with Dr. Patty Erjavec
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- Scholarship recipient Michelle Bauer speaks about her experiences at PCC
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- John Merriam, 2012 HOF inductee, introduces 2017 inductee Rich Burleson
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- Rich Burleson, left, is congratulated by John Merriam
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- 2017 inductee Rich Burleson says a few words
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- Ed Norden, left, Dr. Lana Carter, Dr. Patty Erjavec and 2017 inductee Rich Burleson
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- Rich Burleson talks about the ‘dash’
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- Judy Lohnes gets a hug from Ed Norden as Dr. Lana Carter and Dr. Patty Erjavec look on
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- Dr. Lana Carter, left, Dr. Patty Erjavec, 2017 inductee Judy Lohnes and Ed Norden
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- 2017 inductee Judy Lohnes says a few words
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- Title sponsor Susie Bell introduces inductees Earlene and Charlie Wolfers
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- Susie Bell makes a point
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- Dehl Wolfers, left, with his dad, 2017 inductee Charlie Wolfers
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- Dr Patty Erjavec with inductee Charlie Wolfers
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- Dorothy ‘Tiny’ Striegel stands to be recognized
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- Ed Norden hands the microphone to Tiny Striegel
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- Inductees Charlie and his late wife Earlene Wolfers
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- 2017 inductee Charlie Wolfers with his son Dehl Wolfers
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- John and Sally Merriam
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- Dr. Lana Carter, left, 2017 inductees Rich Burleson, Judy Lohnes and Charlie Wolfers, Dr. Patty Erjavec and Ed Norden
