Applications are now being accepted for the Christopher Hutchings Memorial Scholarships.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be given, one to a Buena Vista student and one to a Salida Student. To qualify, students must be graduating seniors involved in high school athletics and hold a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Guidelines and applications are available from high school counselors.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.