May 24, 2013

This week's headlines

Just too cute in spots

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Photo by Diane Webster
While driving on the Grand Mesa last weekend Diane Webster and a friend, Dorothy Hansen, spotted a baby elk. Nearby they spotted a second calf, also in spots. Presently the mothers came along and then wandered off to join another mother and calf and two cow elk. They were very excited by the encounter, made even more special as they listened to momma and baby calling softly to each other.

French graduates from academy

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Photo by Marty France
Phaelen French and other graduates of the United States Air Force Academy had the opportunity to shake hands with President Barack Obama.
Phaelen Ann French graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force on May 23.

French graduated with a degree in legal studies and has been assigned to pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base.

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