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Vernon works as the head coach for Goddard High School cross
country teams; Volunteers with the Recreation Department’s
Summer Fun and Fitness Program exercise leader; Runner’s Club
member; works with the Schools with the “bring up grades”
program for the elementary schools.
Community Leader with Kiwanis, Keep Roswell Beautiful and
Board Member of the New Mexico Senior Olympics and every winter
sports a full moustache and beard to serve as Santa for the
charitable organizations in Roswell.
In 2006 Vernon was selected as the “Character Counts! Coach
of the Year” and featured in the local newspaper for his
community involvement.
Seniors recognize Vernon’s dedication to running and works
tirelessly to pass his love for running and fitness on to the
next generation. Vernon was quoted as saying what makes him do
so much running, “I tell them running is the only sport I know
where I can run in my underwear and people clap for you and give
you water and when you get to the finish line they give you a
medal.” |
Laverne is 84 years of
age. A kind person who knows no stranger, Laverne lives life to
its fullest with her great sense of humor. She is a loving
grandmother who was called to be the “mother” for three homeless
grandchildren after the tragic loss of her son and
daughter-in-law.
Laverne also cared for her loving husband through his
extended illness. Prior to his death, she was given the
following instructions, “Cookie, buy you a new car, watch your
money, and have fun!”
Heeding his last instructions to her, Laverne is an active
member of the Presbyterian Church for the mission of women in
her community and is a Senior Olympic Athlete in Air Gun,
Bowling, Dance, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Swimming and Table
Tennis. She participates all these activities in spite of having
triple bypass surgery in 2005.
Laverne is nominated by Larry Bomberger, San Juan County
Senior Advisory Board for her tremendous contributions to the
San Juan County Senior Community as both a competitor and
volunteer. She serves as vice president for Northwest New Mexico
Seniors, Inc. and recruits others with her fun-loving and
vibrant attitude. |
