Honors - May 7

Plains Regional Medical Center held its annual awards luncheon on March 28. President June Tinsley introduced Vince DiFranco who gave the welcome. Kathy Mapes gave the blessing. Kelsey Petty and Bailey Garcia Thompson shared their musical talents with beautiful songs. After lunch, Tinsley introduced the guests then announced Liz Tanner as the auxilian of the year.DiFranco presented Liz with a Nambe bowl, the symbol of New Mexico heritage, in honor of being selected. Ina Chandler, auxilian of the month for February, and Ida Munoz, auxilian of the month for March, were presented with awards.

Hours and years of service pins were presented.

Hour pins were awarded to:

Casey Pipkin - 200

Mary Potter - 200

Kendale Burch - 400

Jennie Sparks - 500

Joyce Gates - 600

Peggy Horton - 600

Janetta Geisler - 800

Pat Hayter - 900

Imogene Hubby - 1,500

Jo Mullins - 1,500

Debbie McCart - 1,500

Suella Frerich - 2,000

Pat Knauer - 2,000

Melinda Coslett - 2,500

Alicia Grasso - 2,500

Becky Hahn - 2,500

June Tinsley - 2,500

Rita Bumgardner - 3,000

Patricia Mondragon - 3,500

Pat Ritch - 3,500

Kathy Mapes - 4,000

Carol Krake - 4,500

Helen Miles - 4,500

Kay Berry - 5,000

Cindy Landers - 5,000

Debbie Lasiter - 5,000

Amanda Moore - 5,000

Fran Atkins - 6,500

Eva Verdile - 8,000

Ina Chandler - 8,500

Joy Melton - 8,500

Elizabeth Tanner - 11,000

Norma Nagel - 13,500

Mona Pomeroy - 13, 500

Pat Weekley - 15,500

Vivian Lake - 24,000

Paula Johnston - 28,000

Celina Snider - 32,000

Year pins were awarded:

Five years:

Melinda Coslett

Suella Frerichs

Becky Hahn

Peggy Horton

Patricia Mondragon

Jennie Sparks

10 years:

Rita Bumgartner

Debbie Lasiter

Carolyn Murphy

15 years:

Gail Martin

20 years:

Aleene Harvey

Vivian Lake

Eva Verdile

Pat Weekley

Mona Pomeroy