A crowd of 118 people turned out for Saturday’s Patriot’s Day Dinner at the Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr., to hear Apollo 17 Astronaut Jack Schmitt speak about his trip to the moon. Candidates running in the June Primary also spoke at the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Republican Party of Los Alamos County Chair Bill McKerley welcomes the crowd to Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Saturday’s Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance is led by Eagle Scouts Zach Erkkila and John Gordon. James Robinson is at right.
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The Los Alamos Republican Party’s Patriot’s Day Celebration and Dinner Saturday at the Church of Christ on Diamond Drive drew 118 people to hear Harrison (Jack) Schmitt. He was the first scientist in space on Apollo 17. He is a geologist, university professor and former U.S. senator from New Mexico.
The casual event hosted activities for kids, a photo booth and dinner provided by Lee Hollon. Also, candidates for the New Mexico Primary Election were in attendance and spoke at the event.
Bill Redmond, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives delivers the invocation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Republican Party of Los Alamos 2nd Vice Chairman James Robinson, Chair Bill McKerley, 1st Vice Chairman James Chrobocinski, JJ Chrobocinski and Jacqui Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Longtime party activist Vernon Kerr chats with local GOP Secretary Mary Wilhoit. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover and Councilor Steven Girrens who is running for reelection. Photo by Kelly Benner
Dawn Voss and her daughters Malia and Mykala. Photo by Kelly Benner
Christy Brenner and her daughter Marie, 5 months. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Clerk candidate Naomi Maestas and her family. Photo by Kelly Benner
Dawn and Mark Voss. Photo by Kelly Benner
Council candidate Jaret McDonald and his wife Jennifer McDonald. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Jim Hall, Kelly Benner, Jaret McDonald, John Bliss and James Robinson. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, House Dist. 43 candidate Sharon Stover, Event Chair Kelly Benner and County Clerk candidate Naomi Maestas. Photo by Kelly Benner
Brothers from left, Kurt, Jack and David Benner. Photo by Kelly Benner
Children climbed behind a rocket for a photo shoot. Photo by Kelly Benner
Jacqui Chrobocinski with her husband County Councilor James Chrobocinski and their son JJ Chrobocinski. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, County Council Chair Rick Reiss, Allene Lindstrom, Cathy Walters and Fran Berting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Council candidate Patrick Brenner with his wife Christy and daughters Charlotte, 2.6, and Marie, 5 months. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Veronica Rodriguez, Steven Girrens, Sharon Stover and Vernon Kerr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, John Bliss, Bill Redmond, Robert Gibson, Bill McKerley and Patrick Brenner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
District Attorney candidate Yvonne Chicoine, center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Federated Republican women Presideny Bethany Redmond delivers the benediction at Saturday’s event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com