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Written by Verna Barr   
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Dr. Duane Vandenbusche visited with John Spurgeon and many others following the recent SCVHS annual banquet.
Everyone attending the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society's annual banquet was eager to meet, greet, and listen to Dr. Duane Vandenbusche's presentation on "Black Canyon and the Gunnison Tunnel". Some of his former students at Western State College were in the audience.

Vandenbusche spoke of the canyon's history, the building of the tunnel, and of his own experiences in the Black Canyon. Slides were shown of early explorations illustrating the steepness, narrowness, the huge rocks and dangers encountered in surveying and construction of the tunnel.

Awards were given during the evening. John Spurgeon presented the Student History Award plaque and an honorarium to Cedaredge High School senior Austin Fischer. He is especially interested in American and military history. Fisher was recommended by Allen Golden, CHS history teacher.

Ginni Moseley was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding dedication to Pioneer Town as Welcome Center coordinator, a position she has held for the past two years. Her plaque was presented by the society's 2011 president Gael McCully.

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Austin Fischer, a senior at Cedaredge High School, was recognized with this year’s Student History Award at the SCVHS’s annual banquet.
Ed and Beryle Marah, along with Pat and Gwen Marah, were recipients of the Pioneer Award. Les Mergelman told of the many contributions and services performed by the Marahs over the years. Their outstanding dedication to the society, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge and the community has been well documented. The written record and a copy of their scrapbook will become a part of SCVHS's archives.

Dick R. Brooks II was elected by members to serve a term on the board of directors. Carol Gamble was reelected to another term.

Les and Dorothy Mergelman outdid themselves once again by preparing prime rib and grilled chicken plus the rest of the items on the menu for the banquet. McCully noted that the society is blessed to have them volunteer to provide the service . . . and they always do a great job!

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