Estes Park Memorial Observatory Groundbreaking Page
EPMO Groundbreaking June 30, 2006
Here are some pictures from the Groundbreaking on June 30, 2006.
Michele tells what the observatory means to her and the family as a memorial to Thomas and Christian.
Linda Chapman, Superintendent of the Park R3 School District, tells what the observatory will mean to the school district.
Larry Pesses, President of the school board, tells what the observatory means to the school district.
Steve Little, Retired Professional astronomer and teacher, tells what the observatory means to the star gazers.
Annie Frederick, valedictorian of the Estes Park class of 2006, tells what the observatory means to the students.
Dave Parker, attorney for the Angels Above Foundation, explains that we need money.
Mayor ProTem, Bill Pinkham, tells what the observatory will mean for the town. That's the 12" Meade Telescope donated by the high school.
Mike Connolly and Linda Chapman take a shovel of dirt as Michele, Jennifer and Nick Johnson look on.
Mike pointing out observatory location to group of retired Lockheed Martin co-workers.
A shot of the crowd and people signing up on the volunteer sheet.
Mike talking with groundbreaking guests.
EPMO groundbreaking guests.
EPMO groundbreaking guest.
Mike Connolly with groundbreaking guests.
Mike Connolly with groundbreaking guest.
EPMO groundbreaking guests.
EPMO groundbreaking guest.
EPMO groundbreaking baby.
EPMO groundbreaking guests.
EPMO groundbreaking guests.
Mike Connolly with groundbreaking guests.
EPMO groundbreaking guests.
The 12" Meade Telescope donated by the high school.
Other telescopes at the EPMO groundbreaking.
Carole Connolly and groundbreaking guests.
Mike's granddaughter - what a cutie!.