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CIBOLA COUNTY – Two environ-mentally friendly events will be celebrat-ed worldwide this month.

Here in Cibola County there arenumerous opportunities to honor EarthDay, April 22, and National Arbor Day.

The NMSU-Grants’ campus is hostingEarth Day 2013 on Friday, April 26,which is also National Arbor Day.

Residents will have an opportunity tofind out more about attracting birds andbees to their property, learn about plant-

ing trees, discover the “secrets” of com-posting, learn about bee habitat, buildbat houses, and can also properly dis-pose of electronic equipment, accordingto Brian Johnson, CampusBeautification and Sustainability Projectcoordinator.

“We have planned an E-cycling oppor-tunity as part of that day’s activities,”noted Johnson. “Presenters includesomeone who can talk about birds andbird habitat. We also plan to build acouple of bat houses that will then bemounted somewhere near the college.Bee habitat is another topic that we will

discuss. A very knowledgeable youngstudent who is something of an expertin harvesting and working with local‘wild’ clay is going offer participants anopportunity to learn how to harvest andwork the clay. Some people will bebringing seeds to swap or give away.”

He noted additional learning opportu-nities, “We'll be planting some trees,starting a compost pile or two. Thereshould be plenty of things of interest.”

Johnson talked about future activitiesand explained that this year’s goal is todevelop some community workshopsbased on the April 26 participants’ inter-

est, knowledge, and skills.“I don't know if we'll actually get into

solar panels that day but that project isforthcoming,” he explained via email.“As an Earth Day Planning Committeewe decided this year that it's silly andstressful to get all worked up in Marchto make this April event happen. We'vedecided instead to become a year-roundentity and offer events andlearning/sharing opportunities year-round.”

The growing interest in the area’s nat-

By Rosanne BoyettBeacon Senior Staff Writer

Volume 78, Number 32 Friday, April 19, 2013 50¢

SeeSeePagePage

B1B1CIBOLABEACON.COM

InsideObituaries• Manuel Antonio

Maestas, 78, of Grants• Navajo Code Talker

Albert Smith, 88, CibolaCounty

Page A5

Gatheringof NationsPage A2

Code TalkerPasses AwayPage A5

NoteworthyMemorialMass forLongtimeDr. ValdiviaThe Memorial Mass for

Arnolfo Anibal Valdivia,86, of Mesa, Ariz., whowas a long-time CibolaCounty resident, will beheld at St. Teresa CatholicChurch, 500 E. High St.,Grants, N.M., onSaturday, April 20, at 11a.m.

A reception will followat Cibola Family HealthCenter Community Roomat 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave.,Grants.

In lieu of flowers, thefamily has requested thatdonations be made to St.Teresa Church Charities.

Quotable“It's silly and stress-ful to get all worked

up in March tomake this Aprilevent happen.”Brian Johnson,

Earth Day projectcoordinator.Earth Day

ProjectCoordinator

Brian Johnson

JOLTED

GRANTS – New owners ofthe old Pitts medical officebuilding on SakelaresBoulevard held a dedicationceremony for Chamber ofCommerce members onWednesday and the eventbecame very emotional.

Silver Lining Services, LLC,owners and business partners,Kathy Chavez and Antonio“Tony” Esparza, purchased thebuilding late last year andquickly decided to dedicate thebuilding to the late Dr. JanePitts, also a former county com-missioner and chief of staff forCibola General Hospital, whopassed away in a tragic car acci-dent in 2010. Chavez andEsparza were also good friendsof Dr. Pitts.

Pitts and her husband, David,practiced in Grants for morethan 15 years.

David, last year, moved fromGrants leaving the buildingvacant and for sale.

“It only made sense,” saidnew co-owner Chavez, “forSilver Lining Services to pur-chase the building and keep her(Jane Pitts) on it. She madesuch a huge impact… Jane wasa community doctor, partnerand leader, and most impor-tantly, a friend.”

At the ceremony onWednesday, it was apparenthow much Dr. Jane Pitts wasappreciated and missed.

Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of CommerceDirector Star Gonzales said it

best – “We are so appreciativethat you, Silver Lining, canbreathe life back into this build-ing once again,” Gonzales said.

“And, because the servicesoffered in the building willremain in the medical field,what Dr. Jane Pitts loved, it

makes it that much more spe-cial to this community.”

Father Alberto Avella fromSt. Teresa Catholic Church firstblessed the building as hesprayed holy water in each andevery room.

“Jesus instructed his disciplesto heal the sick, bring themrelief, comfort and support –the disciples are you and I,”said Father Avella. “This build-ing is dedicated to a very spe-cial person. Jane loved medi-cine and she really served thesick in this area. This building’smission will remain… the direc-tion is to care for the sick.”

Silver Lining has a new con-tract through the Departmentof Labor that offers personalhome and health aid for ex-

RESIDENTS HONOR EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY

— JANE PITTS BUILDING —

Dedication Attended by Many FACILITY

REMEMBERSTHE PAST -DR. PITTS

andURANIUM MINERS

By Donald JaramilloBeacon Managing Editor

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Father Alberta Avella opens the dedication ceremony at Silver Lining Services new Jane Pitts Building onSakelares Boulevard in Grants.

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Sarah Ward, left, daughter of Jane Pitts and Silver Lining co-ownersKathy Chavez, center, and Antonio “Tony” Esparza cut the ribbon atthe new Jane Pitts Building.

See PITTS, Page A3

See EARTH DAY, Page A3

CIBOLA COUNTY – Two environ-mentally friendly events will be celebrat-ed worldwide this month.

Here in Cibola County there arenumerous opportunities to honor EarthDay, April 22, and National Arbor Day.

The NMSU-Grants’ campus is hostingEarth Day 2013 on Friday, April 26,which is also National Arbor Day.

Residents will have an opportunity tofind out more about attracting birds andbees to their property, learn about plant-

ing trees, discover the “secrets” of com-posting, learn about bee habitat, buildbat houses, and can also properly dis-pose of electronic equipment, accordingto Brian Johnson, CampusBeautification and Sustainability Projectcoordinator.

“We have planned an E-cycling oppor-tunity as part of that day’s activities,”noted Johnson. “Presenters includesomeone who can talk about birds andbird habitat. We also plan to build acouple of bat houses that will then bemounted somewhere near the college.Bee habitat is another topic that we will

discuss. A very knowledgeable youngstudent who is something of an expertin harvesting and working with local‘wild’ clay is going offer participants anopportunity to learn how to harvest andwork the clay. Some people will bebringing seeds to swap or give away.”

He noted additional learning opportu-nities, “We'll be planting some trees,starting a compost pile or two. Thereshould be plenty of things of interest.”

Johnson talked about future activitiesand explained that this year’s goal is todevelop some community workshopsbased on the April 26 participants’ inter-

est, knowledge, and skills.“I don't know if we'll actually get into

solar panels that day but that project isforthcoming,” he explained via email.“As an Earth Day Planning Committeewe decided this year that it's silly andstressful to get all worked up in Marchto make this April event happen. We'vedecided instead to become a year-roundentity and offer events andlearning/sharing opportunities year-round.”

The growing interest in the area’s nat-

By Rosanne BoyettBeacon Senior Staff Writer

Volume 78, Number 32 Friday, April 19, 2013 50¢

SeeSeePagePage

B1B1CIBOLABEACON.COM

InsideObituaries• Manuel Antonio

Maestas, 78, of Grants• Navajo Code Talker

Albert Smith, 88, CibolaCounty

Page A5

Gatheringof NationsPage A2

Code TalkerPasses AwayPage A5

NoteworthyMemorialMass forLongtimeDr. ValdiviaThe Memorial Mass for

Arnolfo Anibal Valdivia,86, of Mesa, Ariz., whowas a long-time CibolaCounty resident, will beheld at St. Teresa CatholicChurch, 500 E. High St.,Grants, N.M., onSaturday, April 20, at 11a.m.

A reception will followat Cibola Family HealthCenter Community Roomat 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave.,Grants.

In lieu of flowers, thefamily has requested thatdonations be made to St.Teresa Church Charities.

Quotable“It's silly and stress-ful to get all worked

up in March tomake this Aprilevent happen.”Brian Johnson,

Earth Day projectcoordinator.Earth Day

ProjectCoordinator

Brian Johnson

JOLTED

GRANTS – New owners ofthe old Pitts medical officebuilding on SakelaresBoulevard held a dedicationceremony for Chamber ofCommerce members onWednesday and the eventbecame very emotional.

Silver Lining Services, LLC,owners and business partners,Kathy Chavez and Antonio“Tony” Esparza, purchased thebuilding late last year andquickly decided to dedicate thebuilding to the late Dr. JanePitts, also a former county com-missioner and chief of staff forCibola General Hospital, whopassed away in a tragic car acci-dent in 2010. Chavez andEsparza were also good friendsof Dr. Pitts.

Pitts and her husband, David,practiced in Grants for morethan 15 years.

David, last year, moved fromGrants leaving the buildingvacant and for sale.

“It only made sense,” saidnew co-owner Chavez, “forSilver Lining Services to pur-chase the building and keep her(Jane Pitts) on it. She madesuch a huge impact… Jane wasa community doctor, partnerand leader, and most impor-tantly, a friend.”

At the ceremony onWednesday, it was apparenthow much Dr. Jane Pitts wasappreciated and missed.

Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of CommerceDirector Star Gonzales said it

best – “We are so appreciativethat you, Silver Lining, canbreathe life back into this build-ing once again,” Gonzales said.

“And, because the servicesoffered in the building willremain in the medical field,what Dr. Jane Pitts loved, it

makes it that much more spe-cial to this community.”

Father Alberto Avella fromSt. Teresa Catholic Church firstblessed the building as hesprayed holy water in each andevery room.

“Jesus instructed his disciplesto heal the sick, bring themrelief, comfort and support –the disciples are you and I,”said Father Avella. “This build-ing is dedicated to a very spe-cial person. Jane loved medi-cine and she really served thesick in this area. This building’smission will remain… the direc-tion is to care for the sick.”

Silver Lining has a new con-tract through the Departmentof Labor that offers personalhome and health aid for ex-

RESIDENTS HONOR EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY

— JANE PITTS BUILDING —

Dedication Attended by Many FACILITY

REMEMBERSTHE PAST -DR. PITTS

andURANIUM MINERS

By Donald JaramilloBeacon Managing Editor

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Father Alberta Avella opens the dedication ceremony at Silver Lining Services new Jane Pitts Building onSakelares Boulevard in Grants.

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Sarah Ward, left, daughter of Jane Pitts and Silver Lining co-ownersKathy Chavez, center, and Antonio “Tony” Esparza cut the ribbon atthe new Jane Pitts Building.

See PITTS, Page A3

See EARTH DAY, Page A3

home and health aid forex-miners (Division ofEnergy EmployeesOccupational IllnessCompensation).

After the dedicationEsparza said he is glad tobe a part of a companythat is servicing a groupof residents that have aneed. “Ex-uranium min-ers were and still are veryimportant to this area asthey contributed here formany years. There wasand is a need for services,and I am glad there is abusiness, in which I ampart of, that can fulfill the

need,” he added.Other special guests

included Speaker of theHouse, Rep. KenMartinez and first-yearSenator ClementeSanchez.

Martinez complimentedSilver Lining as the busi-ness has been able togrow during a recession.“I am so proud of mytwo friends, KathyChavez and Tony,”Martinez said. “Theywere recognized last yearas one of the state’s busi-nesses of the year.”

Silver Lining’s newChief Executive OfficerMichael D. Aragon offi-cially dedicated the build-ing to Jane Pitts at 11:20

a.m.Pitts’ daughter, Sarah

Ward, was in attendanceand spoke at the event.She opened by saying,“My mother dedicatedher life to serving others.I hope that with her pass-ing, I hope that manyhave learned how fragilelife is.”

Many shed tears asWard spoke.

“Our family cannot bemore thankful that thisbuilding is in such goodhands,” Ward said withtears of her own, “Mymother would be hon-ored that it will continueto be used to serve thecommunity. Specialthanks to Tony and

Kathy, and thanks to allof Silver Lining and theirstaff.”

Ward remains a resi-dent of Grants as shemarried in Cibola Countyand now has three chil-dren.

Following the dedica-tion, everyone was invit-ed to the Knights ofColumbus Hall for lunch.

Nearly 100 peopleattended the dedication.

Silver Lining has been

in business for approxi-mately 12 years.

On Saturday, SilverLining is hosting a dedi-cation for its employeesand clients at 11 a.m. attheir new location, 1040Sakelares Blvd. in Grants.

There will be doorprizes and food for every-one.

Call Silver Lining Servicesat 876-9340 for more infor-mation.

ural resources has prompt-ed numerous governmen-tal entities, civic groups,non-profit organizations,and community membersto host a variety of EarthDay events during thenext two weeks in CibolaCounty.

Actually Earth Dayactivities started todaywith volunteers who areengaged in a three-daywork session on a wet-lands restoration project,Cebolla CanyonWilderness, in the ElMalpais NationalConservation Area justsoutheast of Grants.

Tomorrow, April 20,

offers people numerousopportunities to recycleand to properly dispose ofwaste items.

Village of Milan is host-ing its spring GreatAmerican Clean-up Day,which encourages resi-dents to do spring clean-ing around their homesand yards. People can dis-pose of unwanted itemsby taking advantage ofvillage services such aspick up of bagged trash,transfer station coupons,and dumpsters for tiresand other items. Theseopportunities are providedat no charge, according toMilan officials.

Three entities that servecounty residents are co-hosting a Saturday morn-ing one-stop recycling

opportunity at the cityhall parking lot in down-town Grants.

RecycleCibola will offerhot coffee, donuts, andgifts to people who bringin their recyclables includ-ing plastic Easter eggs;Mother WhitesideMemorial Library is host-ing their spring used-booksale; and E-Cycle NewMexico will be acceptingelectronic equipment atno charge.

Several other celebra-tions have been scheduledfor later this month.

Other upcoming EarthDay celebrations includethe relocation of theMilan drop-off bins onSaturday, April 27. Thefacility will be movedfrom the Uranium Avenuelocation near the policedepartment to the JohnBrooks Supermarket park-ing lot. The recyclinggroup plans to host aGrand Opening celebra-tion at the new location

that will include free cof-fee, donuts, rulers madefrom recycled phonebooks, and other gifts forparticipants.

The following day,April 28, the group isparticipating in theInscription Rock TradingPost celebration that willfeature the installation ofa green trailer-recyclingcenter along with refresh-ments and gifts for partic-ipants. The Trading Postis located on Highway 53in the El Morro commu-nity south of Grants.

The City of Grants hasscheduled its GreatAmerican Clean-up Dayfor Saturday, May 4,according to city officials.

Editor’s Note: See today’sBeacon for a special storyabout one Zuni Mountaincabin that is made from 95percent recycled materials,an Earth Day calendar plusmore information on sus-tainable lifestyles.

Menus, Cibola Senior Center550 Jurassic Ct., Grants • 285-3922

Menus for Friday, April 19, through Thursday, April 25:

Friday – Catfish, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, oat-meal cookie, tropical fruit

Monday – Liver and onions, au gratin potatoes, pastasalad, rolls with margarine, pears

Tuesday – Baked chicken, wild rice, creamy coleslaw,mixed vegetables, bread, chocolate cake

Wednesday – Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas andcarrots, dinner roll, jello with strawberries

Thursday – Lasagna, mixed vegetables, tossed salad,garlic bread, cobbler

Lunch is served daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,and includes milk.

Suggested meal donation: $1 for people age 60 and older;non-seniors: $7.

EventsDaily – Exercise, Bingo, shuffle board, pool, and

ceramics.Every Wednesday and Friday – Local errands and

shopping – 1 to 3 p.m.Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – Enhanced

Fitness – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 – Echo Food Distribution – 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 25 – Advisory Council Meeting – 1

p.m.

Cibola Beacon Friday, April 19, 2013 A3

EARTH DAY From PAGE A1

PITTSFrom PAGE A1

BEACON / COURTESY

Father Avella blesses everyroom inside of the new JanePitts Buuilding.

CIBOLA COUNTY – Two environ-mentally friendly events will be celebrat-ed worldwide this month.

Here in Cibola County there arenumerous opportunities to honor EarthDay, April 22, and National Arbor Day.

The NMSU-Grants’ campus is hostingEarth Day 2013 on Friday, April 26,which is also National Arbor Day.

Residents will have an opportunity tofind out more about attracting birds andbees to their property, learn about plant-

ing trees, discover the “secrets” of com-posting, learn about bee habitat, buildbat houses, and can also properly dis-pose of electronic equipment, accordingto Brian Johnson, CampusBeautification and Sustainability Projectcoordinator.

“We have planned an E-cycling oppor-tunity as part of that day’s activities,”noted Johnson. “Presenters includesomeone who can talk about birds andbird habitat. We also plan to build acouple of bat houses that will then bemounted somewhere near the college.Bee habitat is another topic that we will

discuss. A very knowledgeable youngstudent who is something of an expertin harvesting and working with local‘wild’ clay is going offer participants anopportunity to learn how to harvest andwork the clay. Some people will bebringing seeds to swap or give away.”

He noted additional learning opportu-nities, “We'll be planting some trees,starting a compost pile or two. Thereshould be plenty of things of interest.”

Johnson talked about future activitiesand explained that this year’s goal is todevelop some community workshopsbased on the April 26 participants’ inter-

est, knowledge, and skills.“I don't know if we'll actually get into

solar panels that day but that project isforthcoming,” he explained via email.“As an Earth Day Planning Committeewe decided this year that it's silly andstressful to get all worked up in Marchto make this April event happen. We'vedecided instead to become a year-roundentity and offer events andlearning/sharing opportunities year-round.”

The growing interest in the area’s nat-

By Rosanne BoyettBeacon Senior Staff Writer

Volume 78, Number 32 Friday, April 19, 2013 50¢

SeeSeePagePage

B1B1CIBOLABEACON.COM

InsideObituaries• Manuel Antonio

Maestas, 78, of Grants• Navajo Code Talker

Albert Smith, 88, CibolaCounty

Page A5

Gatheringof NationsPage A2

Code TalkerPasses AwayPage A5

NoteworthyMemorialMass forLongtimeDr. ValdiviaThe Memorial Mass for

Arnolfo Anibal Valdivia,86, of Mesa, Ariz., whowas a long-time CibolaCounty resident, will beheld at St. Teresa CatholicChurch, 500 E. High St.,Grants, N.M., onSaturday, April 20, at 11a.m.

A reception will followat Cibola Family HealthCenter Community Roomat 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave.,Grants.

In lieu of flowers, thefamily has requested thatdonations be made to St.Teresa Church Charities.

Quotable“It's silly and stress-ful to get all worked

up in March tomake this Aprilevent happen.”Brian Johnson,

Earth Day projectcoordinator.Earth Day

ProjectCoordinator

Brian Johnson

JOLTED

GRANTS – New owners ofthe old Pitts medical officebuilding on SakelaresBoulevard held a dedicationceremony for Chamber ofCommerce members onWednesday and the eventbecame very emotional.

Silver Lining Services, LLC,owners and business partners,Kathy Chavez and Antonio“Tony” Esparza, purchased thebuilding late last year andquickly decided to dedicate thebuilding to the late Dr. JanePitts, also a former county com-missioner and chief of staff forCibola General Hospital, whopassed away in a tragic car acci-dent in 2010. Chavez andEsparza were also good friendsof Dr. Pitts.

Pitts and her husband, David,practiced in Grants for morethan 15 years.

David, last year, moved fromGrants leaving the buildingvacant and for sale.

“It only made sense,” saidnew co-owner Chavez, “forSilver Lining Services to pur-chase the building and keep her(Jane Pitts) on it. She madesuch a huge impact… Jane wasa community doctor, partnerand leader, and most impor-tantly, a friend.”

At the ceremony onWednesday, it was apparenthow much Dr. Jane Pitts wasappreciated and missed.

Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of CommerceDirector Star Gonzales said it

best – “We are so appreciativethat you, Silver Lining, canbreathe life back into this build-ing once again,” Gonzales said.

“And, because the servicesoffered in the building willremain in the medical field,what Dr. Jane Pitts loved, it

makes it that much more spe-cial to this community.”

Father Alberto Avella fromSt. Teresa Catholic Church firstblessed the building as hesprayed holy water in each andevery room.

“Jesus instructed his disciplesto heal the sick, bring themrelief, comfort and support –the disciples are you and I,”said Father Avella. “This build-ing is dedicated to a very spe-cial person. Jane loved medi-cine and she really served thesick in this area. This building’smission will remain… the direc-tion is to care for the sick.”

Silver Lining has a new con-tract through the Departmentof Labor that offers personalhome and health aid for ex-

RESIDENTS HONOR EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY

— JANE PITTS BUILDING —

Dedication Attended by Many FACILITY

REMEMBERSTHE PAST -DR. PITTS

andURANIUM MINERS

By Donald JaramilloBeacon Managing Editor

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Father Alberta Avella opens the dedication ceremony at Silver Lining Services new Jane Pitts Building onSakelares Boulevard in Grants.

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Sarah Ward, left, daughter of Jane Pitts and Silver Lining co-ownersKathy Chavez, center, and Antonio “Tony” Esparza cut the ribbon atthe new Jane Pitts Building.

See PITTS, Page A3

See EARTH DAY, Page A3

CIBOLA COUNTY – Two environ-mentally friendly events will be celebrat-ed worldwide this month.

Here in Cibola County there arenumerous opportunities to honor EarthDay, April 22, and National Arbor Day.

The NMSU-Grants’ campus is hostingEarth Day 2013 on Friday, April 26,which is also National Arbor Day.

Residents will have an opportunity tofind out more about attracting birds andbees to their property, learn about plant-

ing trees, discover the “secrets” of com-posting, learn about bee habitat, buildbat houses, and can also properly dis-pose of electronic equipment, accordingto Brian Johnson, CampusBeautification and Sustainability Projectcoordinator.

“We have planned an E-cycling oppor-tunity as part of that day’s activities,”noted Johnson. “Presenters includesomeone who can talk about birds andbird habitat. We also plan to build acouple of bat houses that will then bemounted somewhere near the college.Bee habitat is another topic that we will

discuss. A very knowledgeable youngstudent who is something of an expertin harvesting and working with local‘wild’ clay is going offer participants anopportunity to learn how to harvest andwork the clay. Some people will bebringing seeds to swap or give away.”

He noted additional learning opportu-nities, “We'll be planting some trees,starting a compost pile or two. Thereshould be plenty of things of interest.”

Johnson talked about future activitiesand explained that this year’s goal is todevelop some community workshopsbased on the April 26 participants’ inter-

est, knowledge, and skills.“I don't know if we'll actually get into

solar panels that day but that project isforthcoming,” he explained via email.“As an Earth Day Planning Committeewe decided this year that it's silly andstressful to get all worked up in Marchto make this April event happen. We'vedecided instead to become a year-roundentity and offer events andlearning/sharing opportunities year-round.”

The growing interest in the area’s nat-

By Rosanne BoyettBeacon Senior Staff Writer

Volume 78, Number 32 Friday, April 19, 2013 50¢

SeeSeePagePage

B1B1CIBOLABEACON.COM

InsideObituaries• Manuel Antonio

Maestas, 78, of Grants• Navajo Code Talker

Albert Smith, 88, CibolaCounty

Page A5

Gatheringof NationsPage A2

Code TalkerPasses AwayPage A5

NoteworthyMemorialMass forLongtimeDr. ValdiviaThe Memorial Mass for

Arnolfo Anibal Valdivia,86, of Mesa, Ariz., whowas a long-time CibolaCounty resident, will beheld at St. Teresa CatholicChurch, 500 E. High St.,Grants, N.M., onSaturday, April 20, at 11a.m.

A reception will followat Cibola Family HealthCenter Community Roomat 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave.,Grants.

In lieu of flowers, thefamily has requested thatdonations be made to St.Teresa Church Charities.

Quotable“It's silly and stress-ful to get all worked

up in March tomake this Aprilevent happen.”Brian Johnson,

Earth Day projectcoordinator.Earth Day

ProjectCoordinator

Brian Johnson

JOLTED

GRANTS – New owners ofthe old Pitts medical officebuilding on SakelaresBoulevard held a dedicationceremony for Chamber ofCommerce members onWednesday and the eventbecame very emotional.

Silver Lining Services, LLC,owners and business partners,Kathy Chavez and Antonio“Tony” Esparza, purchased thebuilding late last year andquickly decided to dedicate thebuilding to the late Dr. JanePitts, also a former county com-missioner and chief of staff forCibola General Hospital, whopassed away in a tragic car acci-dent in 2010. Chavez andEsparza were also good friendsof Dr. Pitts.

Pitts and her husband, David,practiced in Grants for morethan 15 years.

David, last year, moved fromGrants leaving the buildingvacant and for sale.

“It only made sense,” saidnew co-owner Chavez, “forSilver Lining Services to pur-chase the building and keep her(Jane Pitts) on it. She madesuch a huge impact… Jane wasa community doctor, partnerand leader, and most impor-tantly, a friend.”

At the ceremony onWednesday, it was apparenthow much Dr. Jane Pitts wasappreciated and missed.

Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of CommerceDirector Star Gonzales said it

best – “We are so appreciativethat you, Silver Lining, canbreathe life back into this build-ing once again,” Gonzales said.

“And, because the servicesoffered in the building willremain in the medical field,what Dr. Jane Pitts loved, it

makes it that much more spe-cial to this community.”

Father Alberto Avella fromSt. Teresa Catholic Church firstblessed the building as hesprayed holy water in each andevery room.

“Jesus instructed his disciplesto heal the sick, bring themrelief, comfort and support –the disciples are you and I,”said Father Avella. “This build-ing is dedicated to a very spe-cial person. Jane loved medi-cine and she really served thesick in this area. This building’smission will remain… the direc-tion is to care for the sick.”

Silver Lining has a new con-tract through the Departmentof Labor that offers personalhome and health aid for ex-

RESIDENTS HONOR EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY

— JANE PITTS BUILDING —

Dedication Attended by Many FACILITY

REMEMBERSTHE PAST -DR. PITTS

andURANIUM MINERS

By Donald JaramilloBeacon Managing Editor

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Father Alberta Avella opens the dedication ceremony at Silver Lining Services new Jane Pitts Building onSakelares Boulevard in Grants.

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Sarah Ward, left, daughter of Jane Pitts and Silver Lining co-ownersKathy Chavez, center, and Antonio “Tony” Esparza cut the ribbon atthe new Jane Pitts Building.

See PITTS, Page A3

See EARTH DAY, Page A3

CIBOLA COUNTY – Two environ-mentally friendly events will be celebrat-ed worldwide this month.

Here in Cibola County there arenumerous opportunities to honor EarthDay, April 22, and National Arbor Day.

The NMSU-Grants’ campus is hostingEarth Day 2013 on Friday, April 26,which is also National Arbor Day.

Residents will have an opportunity tofind out more about attracting birds andbees to their property, learn about plant-

ing trees, discover the “secrets” of com-posting, learn about bee habitat, buildbat houses, and can also properly dis-pose of electronic equipment, accordingto Brian Johnson, CampusBeautification and Sustainability Projectcoordinator.

“We have planned an E-cycling oppor-tunity as part of that day’s activities,”noted Johnson. “Presenters includesomeone who can talk about birds andbird habitat. We also plan to build acouple of bat houses that will then bemounted somewhere near the college.Bee habitat is another topic that we will

discuss. A very knowledgeable youngstudent who is something of an expertin harvesting and working with local‘wild’ clay is going offer participants anopportunity to learn how to harvest andwork the clay. Some people will bebringing seeds to swap or give away.”

He noted additional learning opportu-nities, “We'll be planting some trees,starting a compost pile or two. Thereshould be plenty of things of interest.”

Johnson talked about future activitiesand explained that this year’s goal is todevelop some community workshopsbased on the April 26 participants’ inter-

est, knowledge, and skills.“I don't know if we'll actually get into

solar panels that day but that project isforthcoming,” he explained via email.“As an Earth Day Planning Committeewe decided this year that it's silly andstressful to get all worked up in Marchto make this April event happen. We'vedecided instead to become a year-roundentity and offer events andlearning/sharing opportunities year-round.”

The growing interest in the area’s nat-

By Rosanne BoyettBeacon Senior Staff Writer

Volume 78, Number 32 Friday, April 19, 2013 50¢

SeeSeePagePage

B1B1CIBOLABEACON.COM

InsideObituaries• Manuel Antonio

Maestas, 78, of Grants• Navajo Code Talker

Albert Smith, 88, CibolaCounty

Page A5

Gatheringof NationsPage A2

Code TalkerPasses AwayPage A5

NoteworthyMemorialMass forLongtimeDr. ValdiviaThe Memorial Mass for

Arnolfo Anibal Valdivia,86, of Mesa, Ariz., whowas a long-time CibolaCounty resident, will beheld at St. Teresa CatholicChurch, 500 E. High St.,Grants, N.M., onSaturday, April 20, at 11a.m.

A reception will followat Cibola Family HealthCenter Community Roomat 1423 E. Roosevelt Ave.,Grants.

In lieu of flowers, thefamily has requested thatdonations be made to St.Teresa Church Charities.

Quotable“It's silly and stress-ful to get all worked

up in March tomake this Aprilevent happen.”Brian Johnson,

Earth Day projectcoordinator.Earth Day

ProjectCoordinator

Brian Johnson

JOLTED

GRANTS – New owners ofthe old Pitts medical officebuilding on SakelaresBoulevard held a dedicationceremony for Chamber ofCommerce members onWednesday and the eventbecame very emotional.

Silver Lining Services, LLC,owners and business partners,Kathy Chavez and Antonio“Tony” Esparza, purchased thebuilding late last year andquickly decided to dedicate thebuilding to the late Dr. JanePitts, also a former county com-missioner and chief of staff forCibola General Hospital, whopassed away in a tragic car acci-dent in 2010. Chavez andEsparza were also good friendsof Dr. Pitts.

Pitts and her husband, David,practiced in Grants for morethan 15 years.

David, last year, moved fromGrants leaving the buildingvacant and for sale.

“It only made sense,” saidnew co-owner Chavez, “forSilver Lining Services to pur-chase the building and keep her(Jane Pitts) on it. She madesuch a huge impact… Jane wasa community doctor, partnerand leader, and most impor-tantly, a friend.”

At the ceremony onWednesday, it was apparenthow much Dr. Jane Pitts wasappreciated and missed.

Grants/Cibola CountyChamber of CommerceDirector Star Gonzales said it

best – “We are so appreciativethat you, Silver Lining, canbreathe life back into this build-ing once again,” Gonzales said.

“And, because the servicesoffered in the building willremain in the medical field,what Dr. Jane Pitts loved, it

makes it that much more spe-cial to this community.”

Father Alberto Avella fromSt. Teresa Catholic Church firstblessed the building as hesprayed holy water in each andevery room.

“Jesus instructed his disciplesto heal the sick, bring themrelief, comfort and support –the disciples are you and I,”said Father Avella. “This build-ing is dedicated to a very spe-cial person. Jane loved medi-cine and she really served thesick in this area. This building’smission will remain… the direc-tion is to care for the sick.”

Silver Lining has a new con-tract through the Departmentof Labor that offers personalhome and health aid for ex-

RESIDENTS HONOR EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY

— JANE PITTS BUILDING —

Dedication Attended by Many FACILITY

REMEMBERSTHE PAST -DR. PITTS

andURANIUM MINERS

By Donald JaramilloBeacon Managing Editor

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Father Alberta Avella opens the dedication ceremony at Silver Lining Services new Jane Pitts Building onSakelares Boulevard in Grants.

BEACON / JARAMILLO

Sarah Ward, left, daughter of Jane Pitts and Silver Lining co-ownersKathy Chavez, center, and Antonio “Tony” Esparza cut the ribbon atthe new Jane Pitts Building.

See PITTS, Page A3

See EARTH DAY, Page A3

home and health aid forex-miners (Division ofEnergy EmployeesOccupational IllnessCompensation).

After the dedicationEsparza said he is glad tobe a part of a companythat is servicing a groupof residents that have aneed. “Ex-uranium min-ers were and still are veryimportant to this area asthey contributed here formany years. There wasand is a need for services,and I am glad there is abusiness, in which I ampart of, that can fulfill the

need,” he added.Other special guests

included Speaker of theHouse, Rep. KenMartinez and first-yearSenator ClementeSanchez.

Martinez complimentedSilver Lining as the busi-ness has been able togrow during a recession.“I am so proud of mytwo friends, KathyChavez and Tony,”Martinez said. “Theywere recognized last yearas one of the state’s busi-nesses of the year.”

Silver Lining’s newChief Executive OfficerMichael D. Aragon offi-cially dedicated the build-ing to Jane Pitts at 11:20

a.m.Pitts’ daughter, Sarah

Ward, was in attendanceand spoke at the event.She opened by saying,“My mother dedicatedher life to serving others.I hope that with her pass-ing, I hope that manyhave learned how fragilelife is.”

Many shed tears asWard spoke.

“Our family cannot bemore thankful that thisbuilding is in such goodhands,” Ward said withtears of her own, “Mymother would be hon-ored that it will continueto be used to serve thecommunity. Specialthanks to Tony and

Kathy, and thanks to allof Silver Lining and theirstaff.”

Ward remains a resi-dent of Grants as shemarried in Cibola Countyand now has three chil-dren.

Following the dedica-tion, everyone was invit-ed to the Knights ofColumbus Hall for lunch.

Nearly 100 peopleattended the dedication.

Silver Lining has been

in business for approxi-mately 12 years.

On Saturday, SilverLining is hosting a dedi-cation for its employeesand clients at 11 a.m. attheir new location, 1040Sakelares Blvd. in Grants.

There will be doorprizes and food for every-one.

Call Silver Lining Servicesat 876-9340 for more infor-mation.

ural resources has prompt-ed numerous governmen-tal entities, civic groups,non-profit organizations,and community membersto host a variety of EarthDay events during thenext two weeks in CibolaCounty.

Actually Earth Dayactivities started todaywith volunteers who areengaged in a three-daywork session on a wet-lands restoration project,Cebolla CanyonWilderness, in the ElMalpais NationalConservation Area justsoutheast of Grants.

Tomorrow, April 20,

offers people numerousopportunities to recycleand to properly dispose ofwaste items.

Village of Milan is host-ing its spring GreatAmerican Clean-up Day,which encourages resi-dents to do spring clean-ing around their homesand yards. People can dis-pose of unwanted itemsby taking advantage ofvillage services such aspick up of bagged trash,transfer station coupons,and dumpsters for tiresand other items. Theseopportunities are providedat no charge, according toMilan officials.

Three entities that servecounty residents are co-hosting a Saturday morn-ing one-stop recycling

opportunity at the cityhall parking lot in down-town Grants.

RecycleCibola will offerhot coffee, donuts, andgifts to people who bringin their recyclables includ-ing plastic Easter eggs;Mother WhitesideMemorial Library is host-ing their spring used-booksale; and E-Cycle NewMexico will be acceptingelectronic equipment atno charge.

Several other celebra-tions have been scheduledfor later this month.

Other upcoming EarthDay celebrations includethe relocation of theMilan drop-off bins onSaturday, April 27. Thefacility will be movedfrom the Uranium Avenuelocation near the policedepartment to the JohnBrooks Supermarket park-ing lot. The recyclinggroup plans to host aGrand Opening celebra-tion at the new location

that will include free cof-fee, donuts, rulers madefrom recycled phonebooks, and other gifts forparticipants.

The following day,April 28, the group isparticipating in theInscription Rock TradingPost celebration that willfeature the installation ofa green trailer-recyclingcenter along with refresh-ments and gifts for partic-ipants. The Trading Postis located on Highway 53in the El Morro commu-nity south of Grants.

The City of Grants hasscheduled its GreatAmerican Clean-up Dayfor Saturday, May 4,according to city officials.

Editor’s Note: See today’sBeacon for a special storyabout one Zuni Mountaincabin that is made from 95percent recycled materials,an Earth Day calendar plusmore information on sus-tainable lifestyles.

Menus, Cibola Senior Center550 Jurassic Ct., Grants • 285-3922

Menus for Friday, April 19, through Thursday, April 25:

Friday – Catfish, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, oat-meal cookie, tropical fruit

Monday – Liver and onions, au gratin potatoes, pastasalad, rolls with margarine, pears

Tuesday – Baked chicken, wild rice, creamy coleslaw,mixed vegetables, bread, chocolate cake

Wednesday – Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas andcarrots, dinner roll, jello with strawberries

Thursday – Lasagna, mixed vegetables, tossed salad,garlic bread, cobbler

Lunch is served daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,and includes milk.

Suggested meal donation: $1 for people age 60 and older;non-seniors: $7.

EventsDaily – Exercise, Bingo, shuffle board, pool, and

ceramics.Every Wednesday and Friday – Local errands and

shopping – 1 to 3 p.m.Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – Enhanced

Fitness – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 – Echo Food Distribution – 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 25 – Advisory Council Meeting – 1

p.m.

Cibola Beacon Friday, April 19, 2013 A3

EARTH DAY From PAGE A1

PITTSFrom PAGE A1

BEACON / COURTESY

Father Avella blesses everyroom inside of the new JanePitts Buuilding.

home and health aid forex-miners (Division ofEnergy EmployeesOccupational IllnessCompensation).

After the dedicationEsparza said he is glad tobe a part of a companythat is servicing a groupof residents that have aneed. “Ex-uranium min-ers were and still are veryimportant to this area asthey contributed here formany years. There wasand is a need for services,and I am glad there is abusiness, in which I ampart of, that can fulfill the

need,” he added.Other special guests

included Speaker of theHouse, Rep. KenMartinez and first-yearSenator ClementeSanchez.

Martinez complimentedSilver Lining as the busi-ness has been able togrow during a recession.“I am so proud of mytwo friends, KathyChavez and Tony,”Martinez said. “Theywere recognized last yearas one of the state’s busi-nesses of the year.”

Silver Lining’s newChief Executive OfficerMichael D. Aragon offi-cially dedicated the build-ing to Jane Pitts at 11:20

a.m.Pitts’ daughter, Sarah

Ward, was in attendanceand spoke at the event.She opened by saying,“My mother dedicatedher life to serving others.I hope that with her pass-ing, I hope that manyhave learned how fragilelife is.”

Many shed tears asWard spoke.

“Our family cannot bemore thankful that thisbuilding is in such goodhands,” Ward said withtears of her own, “Mymother would be hon-ored that it will continueto be used to serve thecommunity. Specialthanks to Tony and

Kathy, and thanks to allof Silver Lining and theirstaff.”

Ward remains a resi-dent of Grants as shemarried in Cibola Countyand now has three chil-dren.

Following the dedica-tion, everyone was invit-ed to the Knights ofColumbus Hall for lunch.

Nearly 100 peopleattended the dedication.

Silver Lining has been

in business for approxi-mately 12 years.

On Saturday, SilverLining is hosting a dedi-cation for its employeesand clients at 11 a.m. attheir new location, 1040Sakelares Blvd. in Grants.

There will be doorprizes and food for every-one.

Call Silver Lining Servicesat 876-9340 for more infor-mation.

ural resources has prompt-ed numerous governmen-tal entities, civic groups,non-profit organizations,and community membersto host a variety of EarthDay events during thenext two weeks in CibolaCounty.

Actually Earth Dayactivities started todaywith volunteers who areengaged in a three-daywork session on a wet-lands restoration project,Cebolla CanyonWilderness, in the ElMalpais NationalConservation Area justsoutheast of Grants.

Tomorrow, April 20,

offers people numerousopportunities to recycleand to properly dispose ofwaste items.

Village of Milan is host-ing its spring GreatAmerican Clean-up Day,which encourages resi-dents to do spring clean-ing around their homesand yards. People can dis-pose of unwanted itemsby taking advantage ofvillage services such aspick up of bagged trash,transfer station coupons,and dumpsters for tiresand other items. Theseopportunities are providedat no charge, according toMilan officials.

Three entities that servecounty residents are co-hosting a Saturday morn-ing one-stop recycling

opportunity at the cityhall parking lot in down-town Grants.

RecycleCibola will offerhot coffee, donuts, andgifts to people who bringin their recyclables includ-ing plastic Easter eggs;Mother WhitesideMemorial Library is host-ing their spring used-booksale; and E-Cycle NewMexico will be acceptingelectronic equipment atno charge.

Several other celebra-tions have been scheduledfor later this month.

Other upcoming EarthDay celebrations includethe relocation of theMilan drop-off bins onSaturday, April 27. Thefacility will be movedfrom the Uranium Avenuelocation near the policedepartment to the JohnBrooks Supermarket park-ing lot. The recyclinggroup plans to host aGrand Opening celebra-tion at the new location

that will include free cof-fee, donuts, rulers madefrom recycled phonebooks, and other gifts forparticipants.

The following day,April 28, the group isparticipating in theInscription Rock TradingPost celebration that willfeature the installation ofa green trailer-recyclingcenter along with refresh-ments and gifts for partic-ipants. The Trading Postis located on Highway 53in the El Morro commu-nity south of Grants.

The City of Grants hasscheduled its GreatAmerican Clean-up Dayfor Saturday, May 4,according to city officials.

Editor’s Note: See today’sBeacon for a special storyabout one Zuni Mountaincabin that is made from 95percent recycled materials,an Earth Day calendar plusmore information on sus-tainable lifestyles.

Menus, Cibola Senior Center550 Jurassic Ct., Grants • 285-3922

Menus for Friday, April 19, through Thursday, April 25:

Friday – Catfish, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, oat-meal cookie, tropical fruit

Monday – Liver and onions, au gratin potatoes, pastasalad, rolls with margarine, pears

Tuesday – Baked chicken, wild rice, creamy coleslaw,mixed vegetables, bread, chocolate cake

Wednesday – Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas andcarrots, dinner roll, jello with strawberries

Thursday – Lasagna, mixed vegetables, tossed salad,garlic bread, cobbler

Lunch is served daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,and includes milk.

Suggested meal donation: $1 for people age 60 and older;non-seniors: $7.

EventsDaily – Exercise, Bingo, shuffle board, pool, and

ceramics.Every Wednesday and Friday – Local errands and

shopping – 1 to 3 p.m.Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – Enhanced

Fitness – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 – Echo Food Distribution – 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 25 – Advisory Council Meeting – 1

p.m.

Cibola Beacon Friday, April 19, 2013 A3

EARTH DAY From PAGE A1

PITTSFrom PAGE A1

BEACON / COURTESY

Father Avella blesses everyroom inside of the new JanePitts Buuilding.

home and health aid forex-miners (Division ofEnergy EmployeesOccupational IllnessCompensation).

After the dedicationEsparza said he is glad tobe a part of a companythat is servicing a groupof residents that have aneed. “Ex-uranium min-ers were and still are veryimportant to this area asthey contributed here formany years. There wasand is a need for services,and I am glad there is abusiness, in which I ampart of, that can fulfill the

need,” he added.Other special guests

included Speaker of theHouse, Rep. KenMartinez and first-yearSenator ClementeSanchez.

Martinez complimentedSilver Lining as the busi-ness has been able togrow during a recession.“I am so proud of mytwo friends, KathyChavez and Tony,”Martinez said. “Theywere recognized last yearas one of the state’s busi-nesses of the year.”

Silver Lining’s newChief Executive OfficerMichael D. Aragon offi-cially dedicated the build-ing to Jane Pitts at 11:20

a.m.Pitts’ daughter, Sarah

Ward, was in attendanceand spoke at the event.She opened by saying,“My mother dedicatedher life to serving others.I hope that with her pass-ing, I hope that manyhave learned how fragilelife is.”

Many shed tears asWard spoke.

“Our family cannot bemore thankful that thisbuilding is in such goodhands,” Ward said withtears of her own, “Mymother would be hon-ored that it will continueto be used to serve thecommunity. Specialthanks to Tony and

Kathy, and thanks to allof Silver Lining and theirstaff.”

Ward remains a resi-dent of Grants as shemarried in Cibola Countyand now has three chil-dren.

Following the dedica-tion, everyone was invit-ed to the Knights ofColumbus Hall for lunch.

Nearly 100 peopleattended the dedication.

Silver Lining has been

in business for approxi-mately 12 years.

On Saturday, SilverLining is hosting a dedi-cation for its employeesand clients at 11 a.m. attheir new location, 1040Sakelares Blvd. in Grants.

There will be doorprizes and food for every-one.

Call Silver Lining Servicesat 876-9340 for more infor-mation.

ural resources has prompt-ed numerous governmen-tal entities, civic groups,non-profit organizations,and community membersto host a variety of EarthDay events during thenext two weeks in CibolaCounty.

Actually Earth Dayactivities started todaywith volunteers who areengaged in a three-daywork session on a wet-lands restoration project,Cebolla CanyonWilderness, in the ElMalpais NationalConservation Area justsoutheast of Grants.

Tomorrow, April 20,

offers people numerousopportunities to recycleand to properly dispose ofwaste items.

Village of Milan is host-ing its spring GreatAmerican Clean-up Day,which encourages resi-dents to do spring clean-ing around their homesand yards. People can dis-pose of unwanted itemsby taking advantage ofvillage services such aspick up of bagged trash,transfer station coupons,and dumpsters for tiresand other items. Theseopportunities are providedat no charge, according toMilan officials.

Three entities that servecounty residents are co-hosting a Saturday morn-ing one-stop recycling

opportunity at the cityhall parking lot in down-town Grants.

RecycleCibola will offerhot coffee, donuts, andgifts to people who bringin their recyclables includ-ing plastic Easter eggs;Mother WhitesideMemorial Library is host-ing their spring used-booksale; and E-Cycle NewMexico will be acceptingelectronic equipment atno charge.

Several other celebra-tions have been scheduledfor later this month.

Other upcoming EarthDay celebrations includethe relocation of theMilan drop-off bins onSaturday, April 27. Thefacility will be movedfrom the Uranium Avenuelocation near the policedepartment to the JohnBrooks Supermarket park-ing lot. The recyclinggroup plans to host aGrand Opening celebra-tion at the new location

that will include free cof-fee, donuts, rulers madefrom recycled phonebooks, and other gifts forparticipants.

The following day,April 28, the group isparticipating in theInscription Rock TradingPost celebration that willfeature the installation ofa green trailer-recyclingcenter along with refresh-ments and gifts for partic-ipants. The Trading Postis located on Highway 53in the El Morro commu-nity south of Grants.

The City of Grants hasscheduled its GreatAmerican Clean-up Dayfor Saturday, May 4,according to city officials.

Editor’s Note: See today’sBeacon for a special storyabout one Zuni Mountaincabin that is made from 95percent recycled materials,an Earth Day calendar plusmore information on sus-tainable lifestyles.

Menus, Cibola Senior Center550 Jurassic Ct., Grants • 285-3922

Menus for Friday, April 19, through Thursday, April 25:

Friday – Catfish, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, oat-meal cookie, tropical fruit

Monday – Liver and onions, au gratin potatoes, pastasalad, rolls with margarine, pears

Tuesday – Baked chicken, wild rice, creamy coleslaw,mixed vegetables, bread, chocolate cake

Wednesday – Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas andcarrots, dinner roll, jello with strawberries

Thursday – Lasagna, mixed vegetables, tossed salad,garlic bread, cobbler

Lunch is served daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,and includes milk.

Suggested meal donation: $1 for people age 60 and older;non-seniors: $7.

EventsDaily – Exercise, Bingo, shuffle board, pool, and

ceramics.Every Wednesday and Friday – Local errands and

shopping – 1 to 3 p.m.Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – Enhanced

Fitness – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 – Echo Food Distribution – 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 25 – Advisory Council Meeting – 1

p.m.

Cibola Beacon Friday, April 19, 2013 A3

EARTH DAY From PAGE A1

PITTSFrom PAGE A1

BEACON / COURTESY

Father Avella blesses everyroom inside of the new JanePitts Buuilding.

home and health aid forex-miners (Division ofEnergy EmployeesOccupational IllnessCompensation).

After the dedicationEsparza said he is glad tobe a part of a companythat is servicing a groupof residents that have aneed. “Ex-uranium min-ers were and still are veryimportant to this area asthey contributed here formany years. There wasand is a need for services,and I am glad there is abusiness, in which I ampart of, that can fulfill the

need,” he added.Other special guests

included Speaker of theHouse, Rep. KenMartinez and first-yearSenator ClementeSanchez.

Martinez complimentedSilver Lining as the busi-ness has been able togrow during a recession.“I am so proud of mytwo friends, KathyChavez and Tony,”Martinez said. “Theywere recognized last yearas one of the state’s busi-nesses of the year.”

Silver Lining’s newChief Executive OfficerMichael D. Aragon offi-cially dedicated the build-ing to Jane Pitts at 11:20

a.m.Pitts’ daughter, Sarah

Ward, was in attendanceand spoke at the event.She opened by saying,“My mother dedicatedher life to serving others.I hope that with her pass-ing, I hope that manyhave learned how fragilelife is.”

Many shed tears asWard spoke.

“Our family cannot bemore thankful that thisbuilding is in such goodhands,” Ward said withtears of her own, “Mymother would be hon-ored that it will continueto be used to serve thecommunity. Specialthanks to Tony and

Kathy, and thanks to allof Silver Lining and theirstaff.”

Ward remains a resi-dent of Grants as shemarried in Cibola Countyand now has three chil-dren.

Following the dedica-tion, everyone was invit-ed to the Knights ofColumbus Hall for lunch.

Nearly 100 peopleattended the dedication.

Silver Lining has been

in business for approxi-mately 12 years.

On Saturday, SilverLining is hosting a dedi-cation for its employeesand clients at 11 a.m. attheir new location, 1040Sakelares Blvd. in Grants.

There will be doorprizes and food for every-one.

Call Silver Lining Servicesat 876-9340 for more infor-mation.

ural resources has prompt-ed numerous governmen-tal entities, civic groups,non-profit organizations,and community membersto host a variety of EarthDay events during thenext two weeks in CibolaCounty.

Actually Earth Dayactivities started todaywith volunteers who areengaged in a three-daywork session on a wet-lands restoration project,Cebolla CanyonWilderness, in the ElMalpais NationalConservation Area justsoutheast of Grants.

Tomorrow, April 20,

offers people numerousopportunities to recycleand to properly dispose ofwaste items.

Village of Milan is host-ing its spring GreatAmerican Clean-up Day,which encourages resi-dents to do spring clean-ing around their homesand yards. People can dis-pose of unwanted itemsby taking advantage ofvillage services such aspick up of bagged trash,transfer station coupons,and dumpsters for tiresand other items. Theseopportunities are providedat no charge, according toMilan officials.

Three entities that servecounty residents are co-hosting a Saturday morn-ing one-stop recycling

opportunity at the cityhall parking lot in down-town Grants.

RecycleCibola will offerhot coffee, donuts, andgifts to people who bringin their recyclables includ-ing plastic Easter eggs;Mother WhitesideMemorial Library is host-ing their spring used-booksale; and E-Cycle NewMexico will be acceptingelectronic equipment atno charge.

Several other celebra-tions have been scheduledfor later this month.

Other upcoming EarthDay celebrations includethe relocation of theMilan drop-off bins onSaturday, April 27. Thefacility will be movedfrom the Uranium Avenuelocation near the policedepartment to the JohnBrooks Supermarket park-ing lot. The recyclinggroup plans to host aGrand Opening celebra-tion at the new location

that will include free cof-fee, donuts, rulers madefrom recycled phonebooks, and other gifts forparticipants.

The following day,April 28, the group isparticipating in theInscription Rock TradingPost celebration that willfeature the installation ofa green trailer-recyclingcenter along with refresh-ments and gifts for partic-ipants. The Trading Postis located on Highway 53in the El Morro commu-nity south of Grants.

The City of Grants hasscheduled its GreatAmerican Clean-up Dayfor Saturday, May 4,according to city officials.

Editor’s Note: See today’sBeacon for a special storyabout one Zuni Mountaincabin that is made from 95percent recycled materials,an Earth Day calendar plusmore information on sus-tainable lifestyles.

Menus, Cibola Senior Center550 Jurassic Ct., Grants • 285-3922

Menus for Friday, April 19, through Thursday, April 25:

Friday – Catfish, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, oat-meal cookie, tropical fruit

Monday – Liver and onions, au gratin potatoes, pastasalad, rolls with margarine, pears

Tuesday – Baked chicken, wild rice, creamy coleslaw,mixed vegetables, bread, chocolate cake

Wednesday – Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas andcarrots, dinner roll, jello with strawberries

Thursday – Lasagna, mixed vegetables, tossed salad,garlic bread, cobbler

Lunch is served daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,and includes milk.

Suggested meal donation: $1 for people age 60 and older;non-seniors: $7.

EventsDaily – Exercise, Bingo, shuffle board, pool, and

ceramics.Every Wednesday and Friday – Local errands and

shopping – 1 to 3 p.m.Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – Enhanced

Fitness – 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 – Echo Food Distribution – 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 25 – Advisory Council Meeting – 1

p.m.

Cibola Beacon Friday, April 19, 2013 A3

EARTH DAY From PAGE A1

PITTSFrom PAGE A1

BEACON / COURTESY

Father Avella blesses everyroom inside of the new JanePitts Buuilding.Cibola Beacon (Grants) Friday, April 19, 2013