By James Robinson

With budget season fast approaching, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners took public comment Monday on how to allocate more than $1 million in Ballot Issue 1A revenue projected to come in for 2009.

According to Archuleta County Administrator Greg Schulte and Finance Director Don Warn, 2009 Ballot Issue 1A collections — based on 2008 assessed valuations and TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) calculations — are estimated at $1.18 million, and the board will have two key decisions to make.

First, should money leftover from 2008 be “rolled over” into the same spending categories designated in the commissioner’s 2006 “Letter of Commitment?” Second, into what spending categories, and at what percentages should the $1.18 million in 1A dollars for 2009 be allocated?

Archuleta County voters approved Ballot Issue 1A in November 2006. The measure froze the mill levy at the 2006 rate of 18.233 mills beginning in 2007, with the freeze applying each subsequent year until 2011 when the measure sunsets.

By contrast, and under Colorado’s TABOR law, property tax mill levies generally fluctuate year to year, often with a portion of the tax rebated to property owners. With the passage of Ballot Issue 1A, Archuleta County taxpayers essentially exempted themselves — albeit for the short term — from the tenets of TABOR, thus enabling the county to keep and spend tax dollars, thereby creating an additional revenue stream earmarked to fund a variety of county operations.

According to the ballot language, the measure gave the commissioners tremendous spending latitude, and in an effort to garner voter support, the commissioners issued a “Letter of Commitment” detailing 1A expenditures for 2008 — the first year the mill levy freeze would have added more revenue to the county coffers.

In the letter, the commissioners identified four key spending areas and allocated a percentage of 2008 1A funds to each: 40 percent for roads, 20 percent for staff training and technology, 20 percent for parks and recreation and 20 percent for architectural plans and the planning process associated with building a new jail and sheriff’s facilities. In the end, 2008 1A collections totaled $1.53 million, with $613,000 designated for road maintenance, and $306,000 for each of the other spending areas — parks, training and technology and sheriff’s facilities.

By September 2008, the commissioners have spent about a third of the $1.5 million, leaving nearly $1 million unspent. Schulte noted however the county will dip into more of the 2008 1A dollars, as he anticipates further expenditures in roads and training. Nevertheless, Schulte said there will be 2008 1A monies left unspent at the end of the year.

“It’s not that we don’t want to spend the money,” Schulte said. “We want to do it in a deliberative way, and we weren’t there yet.”

For example, it was not until spring that the county, in conjunction with the town, adopted a regional parks, trails and open space master plan. However, now that the plan is in place, the county has a clear direction on how to spend park and recreation dollars. In fact, part of the 2008 1A park and recreation pot will go to work on a trail plan linking downtown Pagosa Springs with the Pagosa Lakes area and ultimately Aspen Springs — called the “Springs to Springs Trail.” Furthermore, and based on commissioner Bob Moomaw and Ronnie Zaday’s comments, parks and recreation dollars will roll over into 2009, and the money will be available for project work then.

And while Moomaw and Zaday said any unspent 2008 1A funds should be rolled over into the same spending categories for 2009, it remains unclear how the board will allocate 2009 1A dollars. (Archuleta County Commissioner Robin Schiro did not indicate her position on the “rollover” question.)

Although public input could play a role in their decision, the commissioners have the ultimate say over how to allocate 1A dollars in 2009 and beyond. For example, the board could choose to allocate 100 percent of 1A funds in 2009 to road maintenance or any other spending category, or they could apportion the $1.18 million by category and percentage as they did in 2008.

During the public comment period, Michael Whiting, executive director of the Southwest Land Alliance and a strong supporter of parks trails and open space encouraged the board to roll over 2008 dollars into 2009 and to continue with the 20 percent funding allocation.

With the town and county’s adoption of the regional parks trails and open space master plan, Whiting said a coalition of citizens is poised to help county and town officials identify and prioritize projects, and would put the 1A dollars toward achieving the plans’ goals.

In addition, Fourmile Road resident Betsy Carpino urged the board to allocate 2009 dollars in a way that citizens might see tangible improvements to county roads.

Complaining of dust, washboards, potholes, speeding and other safety concerns and a road maintenance schedule that appears haphazard at best, Fourmile Road residents have implored the board to fast track road improvements.

“I’m so tired of going nowhere,” Carpino said.

Schulte said the board will formally decide on 2009 allocations and whether to rollover 2008 funds into the same spending categories during their Sept. 16 meeting.

Schulte encouraged the public to attend and to make their opinions regarding 1A funding allocations heard.

1A progress report

In the commissioner’s 2006 “Letter of Commitment,” the board promises that, each year during the budget process, they will publish a financial statement of extra property tax revenues made possible by the ballot measure, a statement of project status for projects made possible by the ballot measure, and a project list for the following year.

Although Schulte said it is too early in the year to issue a 2008 Ballot Issue 1A report card, money has been spent in each category, and further expenditures are anticipated.

The following is a 2008 Ballot Issue 1A collections and expenditures breakdown. Note, more expenditures are anticipated in certain spending categories and a complete report will be issued at year’s end.

• 2008 Ballot Issue 1A collections: $1,532,133.

• Ballot Issue 1A expenditures to date: $60,000 — $39,000 in technology and training, $21,000 county facilities.

• Ballot Issue 1A encumbrances to date: $499,000 — $152,000 roads, specifically additional Mag-Chloride for dust mitigation, and chip sealing Holiday Avenue; $222,000 technology and training, specifically for a new integrated software package that will upgrade the county’s antiquated system and will link the treasurer, assessor and clerk’s offices; $47,000 parks and recreation, specifically for the Springs to Springs Trail plan; and $73,000 for county facilities, specifically, $2,800 for an update to justice center plans, and roughly $70,000 for emergency generators.

• Ballot Issue 1A total obligations to date: 559,000.

• Ballot Issue 1A balance to date: $973,133.

Pros and cons of four-day school week

By Jim McQuiggin

Archuleta School District 50 Jt. could save almost $134,000 per year by going to a four-day school week, according to a report presented by school district finance director Janell Wood at the Sept. 9 school board meeting.

Those savings, however, represent only about 1 percent of the school district’s annual budget.

The figures, prepared by Wood, represented savings resulting from changes in staffing, along with decreased needs for buses, cafeteria services and utilities.

The $133,863.23 figure represents potential savings in a “best case” scenario; Wood’s estimates of a “likely” scenario came in at $115,366.13, a figure that Wood said “Isn’t an exact figure and is more in the ballpark of what I estimate could be saved.”

According to Wood, savings calculated from the best case scenario represent several factors, including utility costs based on figures from last winter’s record-setting low temperatures and snow fall. “Naturally, we’re not going to experience these kinds of savings if this winter is milder than last year,” Wood said.

Wood also added that the best case savings were based on the assumption of halving utility costs during the district’s off-day. “Savings could be off-set if buildings are used during off days,” Wood said.

A four-day school week is just one possible solution to rising fuel and energy costs that the district could consider, Wood stated. To illustrate that point, Wood presented a survey of 450 school districts that detailed what those districts were doing or considering doing to minimize rising energy costs. Of 22 possible responses, moving to a four-day school week was the third least popular response in the survey.

District Superintendent Mark DeVoti stressed that the board was in no way determined to make a decision on moving to a four-day school week and the board was no more or less merely discussing the issue. “Let’s talk about this, that’s all this is,” he said.

Although several teachers attending the board meeting appeared at least open to the idea of a four-day school week, others attending were not as amenable.

“If I had a choice to move to another area,” said Lara Khung, a parent with children in the district, “and I saw a place was on a four-day school week, I’d immediately scratch it off my list.”

John Vick, a representative for the Department of Human Services (DHS), stated his own concerns, especially in regards to how a four-day school week could potentially affect issues of child care and so-called “latchkey” kids.

“This could put an undue burden on DHS and the community it serves,” Vick said, adding, “Not to speak of the police department and the health district, should those issues escalate.”

Vick added that DHS clients are low-income families who are largely not in a position to afford childcare services necessitated by an off day during the school week.

“Parents are already grudgingly accepting of leaving their kids alone for an hour or so during the school week,” Vick said, “I’m not sure how they’ll deal with leaving those kids alone for an entire day.”

Board member Joanne Irons expressed similar concerns regarding how kids and parents would be served during the off days. “We don’t have a rec center or programs to keep kids busy on those days. We don’t have the resources to fill the gaps,” Irons said.

In light of a report presented by district Assistant Superintendent Bill Esterbrook earlier in the meeting, concerns regarding how a four-day school week might affect achievement scores were also raised. In Esterbrook’s assessment, “The district should not accept the scores we have. “

Esterbrook was not sure if “best practices” necessary for improving scores would be appropriate for a four-day school week. However, Esterbrook was certain that, if the district was committed to improving those scores, leadership was required to identify and institute those best practices in the classroom.

Superintendent DeVoti ended the discussion by saying, “Everything we’ve discussed here tonight makes me think that are there other things that the district can be doing?” DeVoti conceded that, although district population numbers are still preliminary, the situation appeared less dire than the initial projections.

“We’re definitely not in the position we were in this summer,” DeVoti said.

Again, DeVoti stressed that the district has no real plans to move towards a four-day school week. “I’d like to continue this conversation with the community but I have no opinion one way or the other on this,” DeVoti said, adding, “I don’t know when we’ll pick this up again. I’d personally like to see this conversation happen one more time.”

COUNTY

An ordinance drafted to regulate trash, abandoned vehicles and other nuisances on private property in Archuleta County will go before the board of county commissioners for final approval Sept. 16.

Richard Bellis, Archuleta County director of community development, said the current draft is streamlined, straightforward, concise, and written in plain language with multiple levels of appeal, and multiple protections of the rights of all parties involved.

In addition, Bellis said the most recent draft reflects the input of county staff working with a team of citizens who joined staff to help refine and fine tune the document. Bellis said team members represented all opinions on the nuisance ordinance question — from staunch supporters to opponents.

Drafts of the ordinance have been presented in two public hearings.

The ordinance includes exemptions for industrial tracts of 10 acres or more and agricultural land currently in agricultural use. It also provides for a public education period.

The complete ordinance was published in the Sept. 4 edition of The SUN.

Public comment will be taken during the adoption hearing Sept. 16.

The ordinance is available at www.archuletacounty.org. Scroll down to “Current Interests” and click on “Nuisance Ordinance.”

If approved, Bellis said there would be a 30 day education period, with actual enforcement beginning 60 days after adoption.

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Donations can help school meal program

Archuleta School District 50 Jt. is soliciting donations for school breakfast and lunch programs, specifically so that students receiving free or reduced-price school meals can get more than a single portion.

Previously, students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals have been restricted to one plate and were required to pay for “seconds.”

A new program, funded through private donations, would allow those students to receive an extra portion at breakfast and lunch, if they are hungry enough.

The program is currently limited to Pagosa Springs Elementary School, and could be expanded to other district schools if enough donations come in to fund the program’s expansion, school board member Linda Lattin said.

Donations will be accepted at all district schools and at the administration office. Donations should be specified for account No. 5427.

For further information, contact the district administration office at 264-2228.

Pagosa Workforce Center to host Customer Appreciation Day

Each Colorado Workforce Center is part of an employment service network that links offices across the state and nationally to maximize employer job listing exposure and employment opportunities for job seekers.

By logging on to the Web site at www.connectingcolorado.com, an employer may list their job openings and job seekers may register and refer themselves to job openings they are interested in and qualified for.

Short term-training assistance is also offered to those who are eligible through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.

The Pagosa Customer Appreciation Day will offer free hotdogs and root beer floats from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15. The office is located at 527 San Juan Street, Suite D.

For more information, call 264-JOBS (5627).

College Night next week at Pagosa Springs High School

The Pagosa Springs High School counseling department will host College Night, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the high school auditorium.

This is an informational meeting for students and parents concerning colleges, universities, technical schools, scholarships, financial aid and other post-secondary issues.

Attendees will receive a wealth of information that is practical, helpful and immediate. Students from private schools and home-schooling are encouraged to attend.

Udall visits Pagosa for stump speeches

Appearing twice in Pagosa Springs in one day — once at Town Park and again at the Four Corners Folk Festival — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Mark Udall articulated to area residents the reasons why change at every level of government is what the voters of Colorado will be asking for in November.

Speaking before about 50 supporters Aug. 30 in Town Park, Udall spelled out what he will do for Colorado voters and how he differs from his opponent, Republican Bob Schaffer.

“We need a new energy policy,” Udall stated, emphasizing investment in renewable energy technology as well as improved fuel economy standards for American-made cars.

“My opponent wants to continue giving tax breaks to the oil companies. We need to end those tax breaks and put that money into renewable energy,” Udall said.

Tying energy policy into the economy, Udall made a plea for a “New Energy Economy” and investing in renewable energy resources. “We want to plant wind turbines like trees,” Udall stated, referring to the vast wind resources on the Front Range, “And with that we’ll create jobs that cannot be shipped overseas.”

Udall elaborated further on his economic vision, calling for ending tax cuts for the wealthy while giving tax breaks to the middle class, jobs creation, making healthcare affordable for all Americans, providing relief for those facing foreclosure, and fixing the deficit.

“We’re spending $10 billion a month over in Iraq while the Iraqi government is sitting on an $80 billion budget surplus,” Udall said, “We need to stop spending over there and reinvest that money back here at home.”

Udall said that he opposed the Iraq war from the start and supports an “honorable and responsible” withdrawal. In contrast, Bob Schaffer voted to authorize the Iraq war and continues to support an indefinite troop presence in Iraq.

After speaking for about 15 minutes, Udall took questions from supporters in the audience. Local teacher Scott Galabota asked, “Why do you support taking oil from the strategic reserve when that would only have a small and limited effect?”

Udall conceded that dipping into the strategic reserve would have a limited effect but it “Would drive down prices but also counters the drum beat of drill, drill, drill.”

After the rally, Udall made a brief appearance at the Four Corners Folk Festival, introducing himself as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Taking the stage for about 5 minutes, Udall joked about his experience of speaking at Invesco field during the Democratic National Convention.

“Sheryl Crow was my once-in-a-lifetime warm up act on Thursday. I know that will never happen again but it was very exciting and a real adrenaline rush.”

With polls indicating an increasingly close race, Udall has seen his 10-point lead over Schaffer whittled down to a 5-point lead during the past 30 days. With 53 days left before the U.S. general election, the race appears to be heating up.

Dems fail to produce county treasurer candidate

Republicans will go unopposed in the 2008 general election race for Archuleta County treasurer, after local Democratic Party leadership announced Sept. 5 they had not found a candidate for the general election ballot.

Bob Nash, chair of the Archuleta County Democratic Party, said despite efforts to field a challenger by the Sept. 5 deadline, the party came up empty handed. According to staff in the Archuleta County Elections Office, Democrat Fred Uehling arrived at the courthouse Sept. 8 to formally announce his candidacy. However, because the deadline had passed, Uehling’s request to be added to the ballot was denied. Thus, without a Democratic candidate and no unaffiliated candidates stepping forward, voters will decide between one of two Republicans to fill the post vacated July 31 by former treasurer Lois Baker.

Baker resigned before Archuleta County Judge Jim Denvir July 2. The embattled treasurer faced charges linked to allegations she violated state statute in 2006 while serving as one of the county’s key financial managers. In addition to the resignation, Baker pleaded “no contest” to the charges and paid a fine and court costs.

With Baker’s departure, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners appointed Deputy Treasurer Kelly Evans to the post, and Evans will serve until the treasurer-elect takes over in January 2009. In addition to creating a need for an interim treasurer, Baker’s resignation sparked an opportunity for the major parties to nominate a candidate for the general election ballot, while unaffiliated candidates could access the ballot via petition. The major parties had until Sept. 5 to make their nominations.

By the deadline, only the Republicans came forward, with Betty Diller receiving the party’s nomination and Evans, also a Republican, launching a write-in campaign.

Evans sought the party’s nomination, but Diller came out the frontrunner, despite some in the party’s concerns regarding Diller’s qualifications as a financial manager. Between 1998 and 2001, Diller owned and operated Betty Financial Dynamics Inc., a financial services firm, but closed the business after filing bankruptcy in the spring of 2002.

Although Diller said the bankruptcy was discharged in 2002, the incident has a cast a cloud over the Diller campaign; however, Evans will attempt to shirk baggage of her own as she grapples for the treasurer’s seat.

Evans served under Baker and Baker’s former boss, Traves Garrett, both of whom have been scrutinized for their role in questionable financial practices that contributed to the county’s financial meltdown in 2007. Although Evans herself has not been named as a contributor to the debacle, she emerged during the thick of the crisis as one of Baker’s most staunch supporters.

Thus, while Diller will have to explain her bankruptcy filing and financial qualifications, Evans will likely attempt to distance herself from an office tainted by allegations of incompetence and mismanagement.

The SUN will provide complete coverage on the Diller and Evans campaigns in the coming weeks.

United Way names Threets to lead 2008/2009 campaign

Jack and Katy Threet have been chosen to lead the 2008/2009 United Way of Southwest Colorado community campaign for Archuleta County.

For more than 22 years, Jack and Katy have supported many civic and charitable organizations including: United Way, Music in the Mountains, Music Boosters, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and the Pagosa Women’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

In addition, Jack is a member of the Pagosa Springs Rotary Club, and, along with his wife and two daughters, Linda and Judy, is an International Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.

Community engagement can be hard work — and never ending; however, Jack and Katy have found it most rewarding.

Even as part-time residents of Pagosa Country, they said, “We share the responsibility of helping improve the quality of life for those most in need in our community. Strongly believing this to be true, we were honored and pleased to say ‘yes’ when asked nearly 20 years ago to join a small group of local friends to organize Archuleta County’s very first United Way campaign and share in its success ever since.”

The Threets have seen Pagosa Springs and the surrounding county grow and change. In 1985, they built their home here, and one year later, moved to the community. Even though Houston, Texas, had been home for many years, Jack and Katy soon discovered that home could be in two different communities.

Since Jack’s retirement from Shell Oil Company in 1987, the Threets’ activities focus largely on family, friends, neighbors in the broad sense, and church. They are both life-long Methodists and ardent golfers and love to travel together among family and friends.

Jack and Katy truly align themselves with the mission of United Way: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. And to that end, United Way in Archuleta County has set a goal to raise $70,000 in 2008/2009 that will support 15 programs that address local needs related to education, crisis intervention, family support, youth services, senior services and affordable housing.

“We are certain that dollars contributed to our local United Way can go even farther and have greater impact than those contributed in large metropolitan areas. This is particularly true because our United Way’s small group of dedicated, ‘hands-on’ volunteers in Archuleta County continue to maximize the value of your hard-earned dollars contributed to United Way by rigorously determining and prioritizing our community’s most pressing needs, then tracking each United Way dollar spent to ensure that it produces the intended result, and more. This process has now been in place since the early 1990’s, successfully directing more than $308,000 in total to over 20 charitable programs and partner agencies in Archuleta County in the last six years alone,” said Jack and Katy.

Local volunteers and a part-time staff person raise money to support local non-profit programs through a variety of special events as well as a direct appeal for donations through one-time gifts or payroll deduction. Local volunteers are also responsible for seeing that the funds raised locally are best invested in the community and they determine how the funds are allocated to each program. The Archuleta County United Way Advisory Council includes: Dick Babillis, Cherlyn Gwin, Terri House, Lisa Scott, Cindi Galabota, Livia Lynch, David Musser, Tom and Ming Steen, Carolyn Warszawski and Codie Wilson. Karen Davison is the Archuleta County Coordinator for United Way of Southwest Colorado.

This year, United Way Archuleta County will support programs operated by 15 organizations that serve the citizens of Archuleta County, including: American Red Cross, Archuleta County Education Center, Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Girls Scouts of Colorado, Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County, Colorado Housing, Housing Solutions of the Southwest, Pagosa Outreach Connection, Seeds of Learning Family Center, Archuleta County Senior Services, Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center, Southwest Youth Corps and Southwest Safehouse.

Please join us at one of our upcoming fund-raising events — Party ‘Round Pagosa (many parties in a variety of settings and multiple cuisines) and Wolf Creek Ski Day on Jan. 21. Or consider a one-time gift or a pledge for payroll deduction in support of United Way this year.

For more information about United Way in Archuleta County, call Karen Davison at 264-1215.

Gifts to United Way are tax-deductible, can be designated to support a particular agency, and can be mailed to Archuleta County United Way, P.O. Box 4274, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

A Sunshine Lady shines in Pagosa

The day Karen Hatfield was interviewed about the national Sunshine Peace Award she was honored with this August, she was wearing a shirt of swirling, muted colors and pattern, the word “Love” scripted across the front in gleaming rhinestone letters. It was an emblem of who Karen Hatfield is. She is love, embodied in this Pagosa woman, assistant director of the Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program (ACVAP) and passionate friend and ally to hundreds of people in Colorado and beyond.

The Sunshine Lady Foundation, Inc. is a private family foundation established in the fall of 1996 by founder and president, Doris Buffett (sister of Warren Buffet, the well-known Nebraskan investor, philanthropist and business mogul). The mission of the Sunshine Lady Foundation is to dedicate itself to breaking cycles of poverty, abuse and economic dependence through investment in education and to foster the growth of philanthropy through the education system.

The Sunshine Peace Awards were established to honor the vital role that workers in the domestic violence field play within communities. Outstanding researchers, lawmakers, scholars and people in the helping professions are honored for their courage to advocate for the rights and advancement of women and children. The award recognizes the few extraordinary individuals nationwide who help build communities that are intolerant of domestic violence and help change people’s lives for the better.

Hatfield joined a group of prestigious honorees from across the country in Wilmington, N.C., to receive her award in August. “One lady there had worked in a shelter for 30 years,” said Hatfield. “This lady made me cry, her name was Dolly. She had escaped an incredibly abusive relationship, thirty years ago when there were no shelters, so she went to a friend’s house and together they ended up starting the first shelter for battered women in Milwaukee. Her friend now works in the attorney general’s office in Wisconsin, and everyone there keeps asking Dolly to come to attorney general’s office and work with them, but she won’t leave the women she’s always helped in her shelter. She was such an incredible inspiration to me.”

Hatfield said another honoree was a Cambodian women who had come to the U.S. as a refuge, and started one of the first outreach programs in this country for refugees. The program has since expanded to outreach to all immigrants.

Everybody there was amazing, Hatfield said. “It was an honor to meet them.”

Many in the Pagosa community continue to be amazed and inspired by Hatfield. For Hatfield’s nomination letter, one woman enthusiastically wrote, “Karen is amazing. She, by far, exceeds in ability, competence, and heart! No amount of verbal gratitude would be enough to show thanks for all she’s done.”

Another wrote, “For what Karen gave me, a thousand ‘Thank You’s’ would not be enough. I will forever be grateful.” In 22 years of service, Karen’s level of commitment to each victim she works with is unwavering, the nomination letter stated.

According to the nomination letter, her desire to be of service to each victim has moved her to some groundbreaking achievements towards that end, such as the community-based victim compensation program she created.

This program eventually formed into a state-mandated program here in Colorado, paying for victims to receive professional counseling, be reimbursed for lost wages, or pay for medical care. Hatfield continued to promote and improve the program to create a nationally recognized model.

In addition, as a first responder to the Columbine shootings, she optimized grant funding that facilitated education and outreach on victimization and crisis response to be presented to 10,000 youth annually.

Hatfield also educated judges, prosecutors and probation officers on faulty restitution practices resulting in $50,000 additional dollars being recovered through court-ordered restitution.

Policy changes are well and good, but what truly inspires Hatfield to forge on in her work is seeing so many women rise from victim to survivor to achiever. “I think it’s getting to know that people move beyond what’s happened to them. They not only move beyond, but they turn around and help people in similar situations — that’s what the victim movement is. Other people who have survived contribute and make commitments that violence isn’t going to be a way of life. That’s the amazing part of a grassroots movement. You don’t even know where it ends. It just keeps going; people pass on what they were given.”

In fact, one of the victims that Hatfield advocated for early in her career, Ruth Glenn, went on to become one of the most influential Coloradans for domestic violence advocacy and policy change with the Colorado Department of Human Services. Glenn was one of the people who nominated Hatfield for the Sunshine Peace Award.

Putting one in mind of the glowing shirt, shot through with color and shape and the word love that Hatfield wore when we spoke, she said this about the people she has helped: “I find that their stories and achievements are the bright threads woven into the tapestry of my life.”

As local governments and special taxing districts grapple with the virtues of “impact fees,” the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District will review its capital investment fees, and projected costs associated with Dry Gulch Reservoir.

No doubt in response to the current economic downturn and public concern over certain PAWSD impact fees, a group unofficially labeled as the “Community Economic Roundtable” is asking for an independent analysis of area economics, and what level of growth-related fees the community can afford. If undertaken, the study will be performed by Economic & Planning Systems (EPS) of Denver.

While the PAWSD board of directors hasn’t yet decided whether to participate in the joint venture, it has moved to obtain numbers necessary to update its capital investment fees, as they relate to revenues and expenses associated with developing new infrastructure, including Dry Gulch.

At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, the PAWSD board voted to retain BBC Research & Consulting of Denver, for the purpose of updating district water and wastewater capital investment fees.

To do so, the firm will review area residential and commercial growth scenarios; identify growth-related district infrastructure plans; analyze cash flow stemming from fees and other infrastructure financing sources; and recommend how to implement fee credits, account for fee revenues, and further update fees over time.

The scope of work will include the analysis of current conditions, financing systems, infrastructure requirements and new system options. Current and future land use will be considered and updated capital investment fees will be calculated. With the information, the district may implement necessary changes.

The analysis will cost the district an estimated $19,000.

As a component of the water-related capital investment fee, the PAWSD water resource fee has stirred a great deal of public criticism in recent months. While imposed on all new construction or dramatic use changes within the district, the $7,210 per-equivalent-unit fee adds a substantial financial burden to builders and developers already struggling to survive during uncertain economic times.

Designed to make growth pay its own way, the water resource fee is only used to develop new infrastructure and raw water resources like Dry Gulch Reservoir. The amount charged is based on estimated costs of providing adequate water resources to at least 2040.

To update Dry Gulch cost estimates, PAWSD voted to employ MWH Americas, Inc. of Broomfield, Colo. to calculate expenses associated with developing three different reservoirs of 12,500 acre feet, 20,000 acre feet and 35,000 acre feet in size. Additional elements will include diversion pump stations, a Park Ditch siphon, pipelines from the San Juan River to the reservoir, and pipelines from the reservoir to a new treatment plant.

The cost of this service shall not exceed $77,183.

The district board also voted to contract Briliam Engineering Services of Pagosa Springs to analyze cost estimates for developing a new Dry Gulch Water Treatment Plant, and improving the existing San Juan Water Treatment Plant.

That process should cost the district a little more than $11,500 and provide information that, coupled with Dry Gulch cost estimates, will aid district officials in determining what, if any, adjustments are needed in its water resource fee.

Whether or not PAWSD actively participates in a new EPS study with other local taxing entities, the data gathered by its own consultants will yield valuable information in determining what level of impact fees it must assess new growth, if Dry Gulch Reservoir is ever brought to fruition.

But, one thing is certain. Whatever the fees, they are sure to meet public resistance.

Downtown school traffic plan extended

Parents of intermediate and junior high students will have to adjust their drop-off and pick-up schedules for another week due to delays in paving the intersection of Fourth and Lewis Streets, said town construction manager Torry Hessman.

Amending a report published in last week’s issue of The SUN, the closure of the Lewis and Fourth streets intersection has been extended from Sept. 17 to Sept. 26. Normal routes will resume on Monday, Sept. 29, Hessman said.

During the intersection closure, afternoon pick-up will be the most affected:

• 3rd Street will be closed between Pagosa Street (U.S. 160) and Lewis Street with no access to the lane in front of the intermediate school.

• Students can be picked up on Lewis Street between 2nd and 3rd streets, with the exit for Lewis Street via the Mesa Heights subdivision onto 2nd Street (Snowball Road).

• Students can be picked up on 4th Street but vehicles will have to exit 4th Street through the alley.

• Buses will load on the north side of U.S. 160 between 3rd and 4th streets, with the last two buses loading on 3rd Street.

During afternoon pick-up, parents will not have access to the north side of U.S. 160, a situation that, according to Pagosa Springs Police Chief Don Volger, “has the potential for being a logistical mess.

“The contractor (NORAA) has the responsibility for putting up signage for detours but we’ll have officers out there to monitor the situation,” Volger said. “The schools are also doing their part to get the word out but at this point, we’ll have to wait and see how the first couple of days go and then assess the situation to see if we need to make any changes.”

Volger added that the schools have promised additional teacher supervision during afternoon pick-up on U.S. 160, 4th Street, and the 200 block of Lewis Street.

Local residents, specifically those living in the 200 block of Lewis Street, will encounter afternoon traffic congestion. To mitigate the situation, residents of the Mesa Heights subdivision should exit the subdivision via 2nd Street (Snowball Road) between 3:15 and 4 p.m. on school days.

In the mornings, school buses will drop students off on U.S. 160, directly in front of the intermediate and junior high schools. Parents will still be allowed to drop students off, as usual, in front of the intermediate school.

Hessman said that extending the deadline for paving the intersection was done to give NORAA a little “buffer” for completing the paving portion of the project. With the potential for more rain (always a possibility in September), Hessman felt that planning out through Sept. 29 was the most prudent course of action where possible delays could be a factor.

The Lewis Street project experienced another potential delay last weekend with a broken water service line caused by construction vibration.

“It definitely put a monkey wrench into the works,” said Hessman, “PAWS was out Sunday morning to fix it, but the ground was saturated with water. I’m just glad we found the problem instead of after the asphalt was down over it.”

The problem was a seam at the water service line juncture. The aging infrastructure buried beneath Lewis Street has been an almost constant obstacle in the progress of the Lewis Street restoration project, everything from the location of gas lines to electricity and phone lines.

“Whenever you go into an old downtown area and retrofit the infrastructure, you’re going to find those kinds of issues,” said Hessman.

Barring any other unforeseen issues or further delays, traffic on Lewis Street and a normal school bus schedule should resume Monday, Sept. 29.

Saddle up with LASSO for national rideathon, walkathon

Horse lovers from across the country are getting ready for the first ever national effort to benefit charities helping horses.

Eighty charities from more than 35 states have signed on to run a rideathon/walkathon to help raise funds and awareness for neglected, abused and unwanted horses in the National Rescue Ride (NRR) on Oct. 19. LASSO (Large Animal Support Southwest Organization) of Pagosa Springs is one of them.

Similar to a walkathon, the NRR will bring together thousands of riders and walkers across the country to help make a difference.

Riders and walkers interested in joining the effort can go to www.nationalrescueride.org to register and choose LASSO as the charity to ride or walk with.

The local event will be held in East Echo Canyon near Pagosa Springs, at 10 a.m.. Participants can print their sponsorship/pledge form and start signing on friends and family to support their effort in the ride. All funds will go to the charity and a free T-shirt will go to the rider/walker. There are prizes for raising the most funds as individuals, or if the individual rides with a club, for the club.

Check the LASSO Web site, www.lassohorserescue.org, to learn other activities at the ride.

Whether in sneakers or in the saddle, join LASSO Sunday, Oct. 19, to help unwanted horses by being a part of the National Rescue Ride!

For more information, visit the NRR Web site, call (908) 907-1245, or, for information on the Pagosa ride to benefit LASSO, call 264-0095 or e-mail lassohorserescue@hotmail.com.

Investigation of jail inmate death continues

An inmate held in the Archuleta County Jail was found dead in his cell Sept. 3, and authorities have ruled out murder and are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.

According to Archuleta County Undersheriff and Public Information Officer John Weiss, 32-year-old James Rachel of the Pagosa Springs area was found deceased around 8 a.m. as a jail employee made his rounds checking on inmates in the facility.

Details regarding the death remain scant, and Weiss said an unattended death requires a coroner investigation. Furthermore, because the death happened at a sheriff’s department facility, Archuleta County Sheriff Pete Gonzalez called in district attorney’s office investigators.

As part of the investigation, and according to Archuleta County Coroner Carl Macht, an autopsy was conducted Monday and the results indicate foul play was not a factor in Rachel’s death.

“Was he murdered? No,” Macht said.

However, Macht added he would review the autopsy results in conjunction with the district attorney’s reports before releasing the details surrounding Rachel’s death.

“They’re (the district attorney’s office) being careful and meticulous in their efforts. They are interviewing everyone associated with it. We don’t want to have any jumping to conclusions,” Macht said. And Macht added a comprehensive report with concrete answers was crucial not just for officials, but for the family’s sake as well.

Macht anticipated being able to release details of the incident in the coming weeks.

Rachel was being held in the jail after being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, possession of a controlled substance, inducing consumption by fraudulent means, motor vehicle theft, and violation of a protection order. He was to appear in court Sept. 4.

Weiss said jailers monitor inmates 24 hours a day and conduct walk-through checks every 30 minutes, although there are not cameras in each cell.

“The cells are checked on a regular basis, but there aren’t cameras in each cell. He was checked and found alive shortly before the incident,” Weiss said.

Weiss said the incident marks the first time, to his knowledge, a death has occurred in the Archuleta County Jail.

Colorado Senators Wayne Allard and Ken Salazar announced that the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has begun its statewide selection process. The two Colorado students will join 102 other delegates March 7-14, 2009, for the program’s 47th annual Washington Week.

The USSYP was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 as stated in supporting Senate testimony from that year, “to increase young Americans’ understanding of the interrelationships of the three branches of government, the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and the vital importance of democratic decision making not only for America but for people around the world.”  

Since that time, more than 4,600 students have participated in this unique leadership program. Each year, this program of the United States Senate brings two students from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity to Washington to experience an intensive week-long program educational program about the workings of the Senate and the federal government overall. USSYP is fully funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation — no government funds are utilized.

In addition to outstanding leadership abilities and a strong commitment to volunteer service, the students rank academically in the top one percent of their states. They continue to excel and develop impressive qualities that are often directed toward public service. Among the many distinguished former program delegates are Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the first program delegate elected to the Senate; Chief Judge Robert Henry, U.S. Court of Appeals; former Ambassador to West Germany Richard Burt; former Presidential Advisor’s Karl Rove and Thomas “Mack” McLarty.  Additional distinguished alumni are former Lt. Governor of Idaho David LeRoy, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Christopher Christie, Foreign Service officers, military officers, members of state legislatures, top congressional staff, healthcare providers and university educators.

Each of the 104 student delegates will receive a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship, in addition to the all-expenses paid trip to our nation’s capital.

The student delegates will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, the Supreme Court and other historic sites in Washington. They will meet with Senators, cabinet officers, government leaders and policy-makers.

The delegate selection is administered by each state’s chief school officer in cooperation with high school principals. Delegates must be junior or senior elected student officers for the 2008-2009 academic year and reside in the state where they attend school.  Eligibility considerations may also be made for student representatives elected or selected (selected by a panel, commission or board) to district, regional or state-level civic or educational organizations.

Each student must be a permanent resident of the United States and currently enrolled in a public or private secondary school located in the state (including for these purposes the District of Columbia) in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides.  Exceptions to the residency rule are made for the Department of Defense Education Activity and for states with schools under Interstate Compacts.

Names of students selected will be formally announced mid-December.  Since application deadlines vary by state, interested students in Colorado should contact their high school principal or the state-level selection administrator indicated below:

 Ms. Judy Haugh

Senate Youth Program Coordinator

Colorado Department of Education

201 East Colfax Avenue, Room No. 400

Denver, CO  80203-1799

(303) 866-6651

Haugh_J@cde.state.co.us

 The United States Senate Youth Program received notification that the Colorado selection deadline is: October 10, 2008.

 The 2009 program brochure with detailed rules, selection process and the annual yearbook may be accessed on the USSYP Web site www.ussenateyouth.org.

Rotary Club awards grants to teachers, schools

Pagosa Springs Rotary Club has announced its Mini Grant recipients for the 2008-2009 school year.

Awards were made following grant requests from teachers and administrators at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, the intermediate school, and the junior high and high schools.

Grants awarded this year total $2,825.82.

Teachers and administrators receiving grants, their grades, and project descriptions are:

• Kristin Hentschel, third-grade instructor, World Atlases for “Where in the World” project.

• Lisa Hartley, elementary music teacher, supplemental music materials.

• Bobbie Lassman, K-4 ESL teacher, phonics quiz/vocabulary stories and reading materials.

• Jean Fox, Grades 1-4 Title 1 Remedial Reading teacher, Accelerated Reader books and incentives.

• Doug Hershey, 10th grade social studies teacher, material to explore the Renaissance period.

• Louis Haffey-Sherman, grades 9-12 English teacher, Philosophy Club reading materials.

• Deborah Morton, high school librarian, new books for Book Club.

• David Hamilton, Sean O’Donnell, high school principal and assistant principal, attendance incentive program.

• J.D. Kurz, eighth-grade earth science teacher, technology to enhance scientific inquiry.

• Carolyn Riedberger, first-grade teacher, language arts reading materials.

Register for next round of ACT testing

The next ACT test will be administered Oct. 25.

Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Sept. 19 — the deadline for having the registration postmarked. Late registrations, with an additional fee, will be accepted until the final postmark deadline of Oct. 3.

Students can register online at www.actstudent.org, or pick up registration packets from the high school counseling offices.

The cost is $31 for the traditional ACT and $46 for the ACT Plus Writing. Some colleges require or recommend ACT’s optional Writing Test score, so students should find out the requirements of prospective colleges before registering for the exam. ACT scores are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States.

Additional information about registration for those with special needs can be found at www.actstudent.org. Students in need of financial assistance should visit their school counselor for qualification information and to apply for a fee waiver.

ACT’s Web site (www.actstudent.org) has helpful information, free sample tests and the opportunity to order inexpensive test preparation materials.

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The first reading of Ordinance No. 720 was completed at the Regular Pagosa Springs Town Council Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 720, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN AS THE BLUE SKY VILLAGE ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

The Ordinance can be read in its entirety in the office of the Town Clerk at Town Hall.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The first reading of Ordinance No. 721 was completed at the Regular Pagosa Springs Town Council Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 721, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP REGARDING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE BLUE SKY VILLAGE ANNEXATION.

The Ordinance can be read in its entirety in the office of the Town Clerk at Town Hall.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The second reading of Ordinance No. 717 of the Town of Pagosa Springs was completed at the Regular Town Council Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 717, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS ADDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 2, CODE OF ETHICS, TO THE PAGOSA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE.

The Ordinance went into effect on September 2, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The second reading of Ordinance No. 718 of the Town of Pagosa Springs was completed at the Regular Town Council Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 718, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS AMENDING SECTION 12.10.4 OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING LOITERING

The Ordinance went into effect on September 2, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The second reading of Ordinance No. 719 of the Town of Pagosa Springs was completed at the Regular Town Council Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall.

ORDINANCE NO. 719, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS ADOPTING SECTION 14.2.5 OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING PROHIBITED ACTS IN TOWN PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The Ordinance went into effect on September 2, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The second reading of Ordinance No. 2008-04 of the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District was completed at the Regular Sanitation General Improvement District Meeting held on September 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 04 (Series 2008), AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS SANITATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT GRANTING PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT. The Ordinance went into effect on September 2, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUNDS

AVAILABLE FOR VICTIM PROGRAMS

2009 VALE FUNDS – 6TH Judicial District, La Plata, San Juan & Archuleta Counties

(VICTIM ASSISTANCE and LAW ENFORCEMENT)

GRANT PERIOD: January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

The Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board announces the availability of 6th Judicial District VALE funds. The VALE Board is a five member, volunteer, community board appointed by the judicial district’s Chief Judge, the Honorable Gregory Lyman. Funding for these grants is generated from a surcharge or fees assessed to people convicted of felonies, misdemeanors, traffic offenses and fish and game violations, no tax dollars are used.

APPROXIMATE AMOUNT AVAILABLE: $180,000.00

During 2008 grant cycle, twelve agencies were funded for a total of $179,850.

FUNDING PURPOSE: The purpose of the 6th Judicial District VALE grant process is to fund effective and efficient programs who will provide services to crime victims in the 6th Judicial District and assist them with: emotional and physical needs to stabilize their lives, provide a measure of safety and security, and/or enhance victims’ experience with the criminal justice system.

FUNDING PRIORITIES: Programs that are required to implement the victim’s rights constitutional amendment, programs that provide direct services to crime victims and witnesses as outlined in VALE statute*, victim-related training, equipment and personnel needs of law enforcement agencies. The VALE Board has also established the following priorities: agencies working with children and young adults; agencies offering a unique service to the community (unmet needs in an underserved community); programs that provide direct services to victims of violent crime, unique and non-duplicative programs. The VALE Board may take into consideration factors other than those stated above in making their final decisions. Board members may award money for projects not designated in the priority categories. The fact that an applicant meets eligibility requirements and applies for services within a priority category does not guarantee funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 PM Friday, October 3, 2008. To request an application please contact Jane Foy at the District Attorney’s Office in Durango ph (970)247-8850. 1060 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301.

*copies of VALE statute and Victim Right’s Act are available upon request.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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Public Notice – By-laws

At the next regularly scheduled board meeting of The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs, there will be a vote of the revised by-laws. The meeting will take place on September 16, 2008 at 5:30pm at 269 Pagosa St. (Humane Society Thrift Store), Pagosa Springs, CO.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The Pagosa Springs Town Council will be having a public hearing on Ordinance No. 720. ORDINANCE NO. 720, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN AS THE BLUE SKY VILLAGE ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO . The public hearing will be held on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. All people wishing to comment should be present at that meeting or have written comments in the office of the Town Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 3, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The Pagosa Springs Town Council will be having a public hearing on Ordinance No. 721. ORDINANCE NO. 721, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP REGARDING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE BLUE SKY VILLAGE ANNEXATION. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. All people wishing to comment should be present at that meeting or have written comments in the office of the Town Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 3, 2008.

Published September 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John W. Brungard, Jr. - DBA Brungard Refrigeration and Appliance, Deceased

Case No. 08PR32

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Archuleta County, Colorado, on or before January 12, 2009, or the claims may be forever barred.

John William Brungard, III

9026 Covina St.

San Diego, CA 92126 858 271 1866

Personal Representative

Published September 11, 18 and 25, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Steven F. Craft, Deceased

Case No. 08 PR 27

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Archuleta County, Colorado, on or before January 10, 2009, or the claims may be forever barred.

Betty L. Craft

c/o Richard L. Emmett

Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 458

Durango, CO 81302

Published September 11, 18 and 25, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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In the District Court, Archuleta County, Colorado, Division 1

Case No. 2006-cv-155

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc., f/k/a Fairfield Resorts, Inc., f/k/a Fairfield Communities, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Plaintiff v. Scott N. Tucker, Sherri N. Tucker, and Peregrine Property Owners Association, Inc., Defendant

The people of the State of Colorado to the above-named Defendants Scott N. Tucker and Sherri N. Tucker:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 30 days of the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the following described property:

A 105,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Building(s) 31 as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said buildings of Peregrine Townhouses Phase IV as recorded under Reception No. 98002629, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouse recorded under Reception Number 0173556, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado (“Recorder’s Office), which undivided interest has been assigned 105,000 FairShare Plus Points symbolic of said property interest (the “Property”).

S. Kent Karber, Attorney for Plaintiff

Holland & Hart, LLP, 90 S. Cascade, Ste. 1000, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, 719-475-6422.

Published September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 81-2008 was commenced on 7-16-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Eino W. Murrietta and Debbie J. Murrietta Original Grantor(s)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Original Beneficiary

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

August 20, 2003 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

August 26, 2003 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20308470 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$144,450.00 Original Principal Balance

$136,357.93 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOT 2, BLOCK 3, ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT THEREOF FILED MARCH 22, 1971, AS RECEPTION NO. 74229, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1481 Oak Drive Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on November 6, 2008, at at the front door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 7-16-08

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Caren Jacobs Castle #11790

Deanne R. Stodden #33214

Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092

Barbara A. Bader #10394

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682

Britney Beall-Eder #34935

P.C. Wolf #34797

Katharine E. Fisher #39230

Lauren R. Smith #39316

Jeremy D. Peck #36588

Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC, 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 865-1400

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE TO ALL ELECTORS

ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

To the Electors of Archuleta County, Colorado, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-5-205 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the State, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008. The Archuleta County General Election will be a Vote Center election. The Election will be held in the lawful Polling Places/ Vote Centers designated for each precinct and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The following is Resolution 2008-54 setting the referred ballot issue to the Archuleta County General Election Ballot. The Board of County Commissioners will be accepting Pro and Con statements on this question. The deadline for receiving statements is September 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Office. All statements will be combined to make one for the Notice to Electors which will be mailed to each registered household address. All statements received must address a specific ballot issue, include a signature and an address where the signor is registered to vote. Only statements received by registered voters will be summarized to be placed in the ballot issue notice (Notice to Electors).

A RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008, A PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX ON THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT RETAIL AND THE FURNISHING OF SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF 2%, THE CONTINUATION OF THE SALES TAX COUNTY ROAD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SPECIFIED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2% SALES TAX; SETTING THE BALLOT TITLE AND BALLOT QUESTION FOR THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH RESOLUTION.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-54

WHEREAS, Archuleta County is authorized by law to impose a sales tax on the sale of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services, subject to approval of the registered electors of the County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) of Archuleta County Colorado (“County”) has determined that the public interest and the needs of the County require that provisions continue to be made for the construction and maintenance of county roads and the acquisition of equipment for the maintenance and construction of county roads; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 94-34 authorized a countywide sales tax in the amount of 2% and such 2% sales tax was approved by the electorate on November 8, 1994; which sales tax was extended by Resolutions 2001-101 and 2001-202, and approved by the registered electors at the November 6, 2001 election; and which sales tax is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the question of extending the 2% sales tax indefinitely shall be referred to the registered electors at the General Election scheduled on November 4, 2008.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO:

Section 1. Sales Tax Definitions. For the purposes of Sections 1 through 4, inclusive of this Resolution, the words therein contained shall have the meanings set forth herein and in Section 39-26-102, Colorado Revised Statutes, as it currently exists or may hereafter be amended. The definitions in such statutes are incorporated herein by this specific reference.

Section 2. Sales Tax Imposed.

(a) There is hereby imposed on the sale of tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of services as provided in Section 29-2-105(1)(d), C.R.S., an extension of the sales tax authorized by County Resolution No. 94-34, as amended and extended by County Resolution Nos. 2001-101, 2001-102, and this resolution, equal to 2% of the gross receipts (the “Sales Tax”). The tangible personal property and services taxable under this Resolution shall be the same as the tangible personal property and services taxable pursuant to Section 39-26-104, C.R.S., and subject to the same exemptions as those specified in C.R.S. 39-26-701, et seq.; PROVIDED THAT the exemption for sales of electricity, coal, wood, gas, fuel, oil, or coke sold to occupants of residences pursuant to Section 39-26-715, and the exemption for sales of machinery or machine tools pursuant to Section 39-26-709 and the exemption for sales of food specified in Section 39-27-707, C.R.S., shall not apply to the Sales Tax, and the sale of such items is expressly made taxable under this Resolution. The imposition of the Sales Tax on individual sales shall be in accordance with schedules set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Revenue. If any vendor, during any reporting period, shall collect as the Sales Tax an amount in excess of the amount of Sales Tax imposed by this Resolution, he shall remit to the Executive Director the full amount of the Sales Tax herein imposed and also such excess.

(b) For the purpose of the Sales Tax, all retail sales shall be considered consummated at the place of business of the retailer, unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to a destination outside the limits of the County or to a common carrier for delivery to a destination outside the limits of the County. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., regardless of the place to which deliver is made. If a retailer has no permanent place of business in the County, or has more than one place of business, the place at which the retail sales are consummated for the purpose of the Sales Tax shall be determined by the provisions of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., and by rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Revenue.

(c) The amount subject to the Sales Tax shall not include the amount of any sales or use tax imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S.

(d) All sales or personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from the Sales Tax when such sales meet both of the following conditions:

(i) The purchaser is non-resident of, or has his principal place of business outside the limits of the County; and

(ii) Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside the limits of the County under the laws of the State of Colorado.

(e) The applicability of the Sales Tax shall be subject to the provisions of C.R.S. 29-2-105(2) and (3).

(f) In the event the 6.9% limitation provided in C.R.S. Section 29-2-108 is to be exceeded in any municipality within the county by a proposed county sales tax, such limitation shall be exceeded by a stated rate in the named municipality.

Section 3. Sales Tax Collection. The collection, administration, and enforcement of the Sales Tax shall be performed by the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue of the State of Colorado (the “Executive Director”) in the same manner as the collection, administration, and enforcement of the Colorado State Sales Tax. Unless otherwise provided by Article 2 of Title 29, C.R.S., the provisions of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S. shall govern the collection, administration, and enforcement of the Sales Tax.

Section 4. Sales Tax Vendor’s Fees. The vendor shall be entitled as collection agent for the County to withhold an amount equal to 3 1/3% of the total amount to be remitted by the vendor to the Executive Director each month to cover the vendor’s expenses in the collection and remittance of the Sales Tax. If any vendor is delinquent in remitting the Sales Tax, other than in unusual circumstances shown to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, the vendor shall not be allowed to retain any amounts to cover his expense in collecting and remitting said Sales Tax, and an amount equivalent to the full amount of the Sales Tax imposed by this Resolution shall be remitted to the Executive Director by any such delinquent vendor.

Section 5. Use of Revenues.

(a) The use of revenues derived from the Sales Tax shall be distributed and used as follows:

(i) First: Fifty percent (50%) of the revenues from the Sales Tax shall be distributed to the Town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The Town may use these funds to undertake capital improvements and the maintenance of such improvements and other capital projects which may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the residents of Pagosa Springs.

(ii) Second: After the distribution required by Section 5 (a) (i) hereof, the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the 2% extension in sales tax revenues shall be deposited to the “Archuleta County Sales Tax County Road Capital Improvement Fund” (the “Fund”) which Fund was created pursuant to Resolution No. 94-34, and used only as provided therein. The Board specifically authorizes the continuation of the Fund, according to the terms and conditions set forth in Resolution Nos. 94-34 and 2001-102.

(b) Immediately upon receipt or collection, the revenues specified in Section 5 (a) (ii) hereof, as applicable, shall be credited to the Fund and used solely for the purpose of providing the funds necessary for capital road improvements in the nature of construction, maintaining and acquiring equipment for the maintenance and construction of County roads or to pay debt service on bonds or other obligations of the County issued to provide capital improvements. Monies credited to the Fund shall not be available to be pledged or expended by interfund transfer or otherwise for any general purpose of the County.

Section 6. Duration of Extension of 2% Sales Tax. The Sales Tax provided herein shall extend indefinitely and shall, therefore, have no expiration date.

Section 7. Election. Before this Resolution shall become effective, it shall be submitted to and receive the approval of a majority of the registered electors of the county voting thereon at the election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The election shall be conducted as follows:

(a) Conduct of Election. The Board hereby designates the Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder (“County Clerk”) as the Election Official for the conduct of the election on behalf of the County, with the authority and direction to proceed with any action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of the Resolution and all constitutional and statutory provisions governing the conduct of this election. The County Clerk shall conduct the election in accordance with Articles 1 through 12 of Title 1, C.R.S. (“Uniform Election Code of 1992”). All acts required or permitted by the Uniform Election Code of 1992 relevant to voting by early voters’ ballots, absentee ballots, mail-in ballots and emergency absentee ballots shall be performed by the County Clerk.

(b) Ballot Title. The ballot title for the extension of the Sales Tax shall be in substantially the following form:

WITH NO INCREASE IN ANY COUNTY TAX RATES, SHALL ARCHULETA COUNTY EXTEND INDEFINITELY THE EXISTING 2% COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ONE PERCENT OF SUCH SALES TAX TO ARCHULETA COUNTY FOR THE SALES TAX COUNTY ROAD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS, AND ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS, AND ONE PERCENT TO THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO, AND WHICH TAX SHALL BE IMPOSED, COLLECTED, ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED AS PROVIDED BY ARCHULETA COUNTY RESOLUTION 94-34, AMENDED BY RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2001-101, 2001-102 AND 2008-54, AND MAY THE COUNTY COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES GENERATED FROM SUCH SALES TAX RATE, AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON, AND SHALL SUCH SALES TAX RATE CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE, OFFSET, AND EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?

____ YES ____ NO

Section 8. Effective Date. Upon passage of this resolution and approval thereof at a subsequent referendum, the provisions hereof shall be effective on January 1, 2010.

Section 9. Severability. If any part or provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

Section 10. Non-Repealer; Repealer. If this Resolution is approved at a general election to be held on November 4, 2008, then on January 1, 2010, the provisions hereof will be an extension of the sales tax authorized by County Resolution No. 94-34, as previously amended and extended by County Resolutions Nos. 2001-101 and 2001-102. Nothing herein shall affect any other sales tax, including the sales taxes authorized by the resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 1968, concerning a one percent (1%) sales tax, and Resolution No. 83-47, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 29, 1983, and such resolutions shall be of continued force and effect. In addition, if this Resolution is not approved at the general election to be held on November 3, 2008, the provisions of the said prior resolutions accordingly shall continue to be effective.

Section 11. Publications. Upon adoption, the County Clerk and Recorder shall publish the text of this Resolution four separate times a week apart, in the official newspaper of the County, and in the official newspaper of each incorporated municipality in the County.

Section 12. Amendment. This Resolution specifically amends Section 6 in Resolution 94-34 to provide that the 2% sales tax authorized by Resolution No. 2001-102 shall not expire on December 31, 2009, and to provide that the 2% countywide sales tax shall be extended indefinitely in order to continue to provide funds necessary for the construction and maintenance of county roads and acquisition of equipment for the construction and maintenance of county roads. At any time prior to the deadline for finalizing election questions and ballot titles as provided by the applicable election laws, the Board may amend this Resolution by the proper adoption of a Resolution setting forth the amendment. Amendments may include, but not limited to, duration, and County uses of 50% of the revenues generated by the Sales Tax, but may not include amendments that reduce the distribution to or uses by the Town of revenues provided in Section 5. (a)(i) hereof.

Section 13. Effect of Approval. If a majority of the votes cast on the question submitted at the election shall be in favor of such question, the Sales Tax shall be extended from January 1, 2010 without expiration date and shall be imposed, collected and administered in accordance with the provisions of County Resolution Nos. 94-34 and 2001-102, as amended by this Resolution.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED IN PAGOSA SPRINGS, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO, this _____ day of _________, 2008.

Published September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Elk Run Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Georgann L. Abeyta

(2) Gary J. Abeyta

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 08CV51

NOTICES OF:

(1) LEVY AND RECORDING;

(2) RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION;

(3) RIGHT TO CURE AND/OR REDEEM;

(4) ELECTION OF SALE;

(5) SALE; AND

(6) GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All words and phrases which have the first letters thereof capitalized are defined on the attached Identifying Data of Legal Documents Upon Which foreclosure Is Based. The undersigned attorney certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s) names and addresses are correct.

This proceeding for a Sheriff’s Sale (See Sheriff’s Identifying No. on attached Identifying Data, etc.) has been commenced in the office of the Sheriff of this County to foreclose the lien of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust and/or Judgment.

1. LEVY AND RECORDING: Judgment has been entered and a Writ of Execution has been issued by the above Court to the undersigned Sheriff to levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold, which is owed or was formerly owned by the Judgment Debtor(s), and to which the lien of the Lien Documents attached. Pursuant thereto, the undersigned Sheriff has levied upon or will levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold by recording these Notices in the appropriate real estate records.

2. RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION AND/OR ENJOIN: Within ten (10) days of the date of service hereof of the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s), any one or more of them has a right to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written claim of exemption in the above case, which he, she or it may have by the laws of this State. At any time before this sale, Judgment Debtor(s), Current Owner(s), and other Interested Parties may have a right to enjoin this sale, if permitted by law. Failure to pursue these rights may be deemed a waiver thereof. The filing of a frivolous, groundless or vexatious lawsuit may result in attorney’s fees being assessed against you.

3. CURE AND/OR REDEMPTION RIGHTS: Pursuant to the laws of this State, you may have an interest in the Real Estate to be sold or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities as a result of this Sheriff’s sale. You may have the right to cure a default under the judgment, or you may have a right to redeem the Real Estate to be Sold. A copy of said statutes, as such statutes are presently constituted, is attached to the copies hereof which are recorded, mailed and served.

The lien of the Lien Documents may not be a first lien.

A Notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to CRS 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriff at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A Notice of Intent to Redeem filed pursuant to Section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriff no later than 8 business days after the sale.

4. ELECTION TO SELL: The Holder of the Judgment intends to have the Real Estate to be Sold by the undersigned Sheriff to partially or fully pay the lien of the Lien Documents. The effect of said sale will be to deprive all persons who claim an interest in the Real Estate of any right thereto, except as provided by law.

5. SALE: The Real Estate to be Sold, will be sold at public auction without warranties or guarantees at the following date, time and place:

Date of Sale: December 3, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

6. GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS: To the copies of these Notices which are recorded, mailed, and served, there are attached copies of the written recorded claim of any governmental agency against the Real Estate and the independent notices which the law requires to be mailed to any such governmental agency to terminate their rights to the Real Estate.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Holder of Judgment

Colorado Attorney Registration No. 1063

6035 Erin Park Dr., Ste. 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

1-800-842-8417 or (719) 593-1970

by /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Dated: Aug. 22, 2008

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonazalez

Address: 449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Identifying Data of Legal Documents1

Upon Which Foreclosure is Based

Type of Sale (Trustee, Sheriff, Special Master) and That Person’s Identifying No., (if applicable): Sheriff’s Sale

Type of Documents Being Foreclosed (Mortgage, Deed of Trust2, Judgment or Other Lien Instrument): Judgment

Default(s) Causing Foreclosure: Failure to Pay Judgment

Projected Amounts Owed As of Foreclosure Sale Date: Principal: $4,700.00, Interest: $897.45, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $8,972.45

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 44, Unit Number 7108, Building Number 2, Elk Run Townhouses, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 44, Unit Number 7108, Building Number 2 in “ELK RUN TOWNHOUSES”, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded thereof filed for record June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140480, and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership recorded June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140481, First Amendment thereto recorded August 13, 1986 under Reception No. 141512 and Second Amendment recorded December 1, 1987 as Reception No. 151976, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Lien Documents: That is the Identifying Data of Legal Documents1 Being Foreclosed Per Real Estate Records of County Stated in Legal Description: Mortgage or Deed of Trust: Dated : N/A

Judgment: Dated: 7/18/2008 Case No.: 2008CV51 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 8/5/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A Recording Date: N/A Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $4,700.00

Original Trustee: N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Elk Run Property Owners Assoc., Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Present Holder of Lien Documents: Name: Elk Run Property Owners Assoc., Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Original Liable Parties5 on Lien Documents: Name(s): Georgann L. Abeyta and Gary J. Abeyta Address: 4545 Aguila Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, P.O. Box 21809, Albuquerque, NM 87154

Judgment Debtor(s): Name(s): N/A - In Rem Only Address: N/A

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Georgann L. Abeyta and Gary J. Abeyta Address: 4545 Aguila Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, P.O. Box 21809, Albuquerque, NM 87154

1Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment, or other Lien Instrument.

2Sometimes called “Trust Indenture”.

3Sometimes called “Mortgaged Property”, “Trust Property”, or “Property”.

4Sometimes called “Mortgagee”, “Beneficiary”, “Judgment Creditor”, or “Creditor”.

5Sometimes called “Mortgagors”, “Grantors”, “Judgment Debtors”, or “Debtors”.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Elk Run Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) David L. Nichols

(2) Bruce A. Nichols

a/k/a Brace A. Nichols

(3) Dee Ann Butler

(4) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 08CV79

NOTICES OF:

(1) LEVY AND RECORDING;

(2) RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION;

(3) RIGHT TO CURE AND/OR REDEEM;

(4) ELECTION OF SALE;

(5) SALE; AND

(6) GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS

YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All words and phrases which have the first letters thereof capitalized are defined on the attached Identifying Data of Legal Documents Upon Which foreclosure Is Based. The undersigned attorney certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s) names and addresses are correct.

This proceeding for a Sheriff’s Sale (See Sheriff’s Identifying No. on attached Identifying Data, etc.) has been commenced in the office of the Sheriff of this County to foreclose the lien of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust and/or Judgment.

1. LEVY AND RECORDING: Judgment has been entered and a Writ of Execution has been issued by the above Court to the undersigned Sheriff to levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold, which is owed or was formerly owned by the Judgment Debtor(s), and to which the lien of the Lien Documents attached. Pursuant thereto, the undersigned Sheriff has levied upon or will levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold by recording these Notices in the appropriate real estate records.

2. RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION AND/OR ENJOIN: Within ten (10) days of the date of service hereof of the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s), any one or more of them has a right to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written claim of exemption in the above case, which he, she or it may have by the laws of this State. At any time before this sale, Judgment Debtor(s), Current Owner(s), and other Interested Parties may have a right to enjoin this sale, if permitted by law. Failure to pursue these rights may be deemed a waiver thereof. The filing of a frivolous, groundless or vexatious lawsuit may result in attorney’s fees being assessed against you.

3. CURE AND/OR REDEMPTION RIGHTS: Pursuant to the laws of this State, you may have an interest in the Real Estate to be sold or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities as a result of this Sheriff’s sale. You may have the right to cure a default under the judgment, or you may have a right to redeem the Real Estate to be Sold. A copy of said statutes, as such statutes are presently constituted, is attached to the copies hereof which are recorded, mailed and served.

The lien of the Lien Documents may not be a first lien.

A Notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to CRS 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriff at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A Notice of Intent to Redeem filed pursuant to Section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriff no later than 8 business days after the sale.

4. ELECTION TO SELL: The Holder of the Judgment intends to have the Real Estate to be Sold by the undersigned Sheriff to partially or fully pay the lien of the Lien Documents. The effect of said sale will be to deprive all persons who claim an interest in the Real Estate of any right thereto, except as provided by law.

5. SALE: The Real Estate to be Sold, will be sold at public auction without warranties or guarantees at the following date, time and place:

Date of Sale: December 3, 2008

Place of Sale:Archuleta County

Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

6. GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS: To the copies of these Notices which are recorded, mailed, and served, there are attached copies of the written recorded claim of any governmental agency against the Real Estate and the independent notices which the law requires to be mailed to any such governmental agency to terminate their rights to the Real Estate.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Holder of Judgment

Colorado Attorney Registration No. 1063

6035 Erin Park Dr., Ste. 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

1-800-842-8417 or (719) 593-1970

by /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Dated: Aug. 22, 2008

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonazalez

Address: 449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Identifying Data of Legal Documents

Upon Which Foreclosure is Based

Type of Sale (Trustee, Sheriff, Special Master) and That Person’s Identifying No., (if applicable): Sheriff’s Sale

Type of Documents Being Foreclosed (Mortgage, Deed of Trust , Judgment or Other Lien Instrument): Judgment

Default(s) Causing Foreclosure: Failure to Pay Judgment

Projected Amounts Owed As of Foreclosure Sale Date: Principal: $5,068.54, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated) $8,443.54

Real Estate1 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 14, Unit Number 7115, Building Number 4, Elk Run Townhouses, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 14, Unit Number 7115, Building Number 4 in “ELK RUN TOWNHOUSES”, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded thereof filed for record June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140480, and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership recorded June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140481, First Amendment thereto recorded August 13, 1986 under Reception No. 141512 and Second Amendment recorded December 1, 1987 as Reception No. 151976, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Lien Documents: That is the Identifying Data of Legal Documents1 Being Foreclosed Per Real Estate Records of County Stated in Legal Description:

Mortgage or Deed of Trust: Dated: N/A

Judgment: Dated: 7/9/2008 Case No.: 2008CV79 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated : N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 8/5/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A Recording Date: N/A Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $5,068.54

Original Trustee: N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Elk Run Property Owners Assoc., Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Present Holder of Lien Documents: Name: Elk Run Property Owners Assoc., Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Original Liable Parties5 on Lien Documents: Name(s): David L. Nichols, Bruce A. Nichols aka Brace A. Nichols and Dee Ann Butler Address: 14793 Lehigh Ave E, Aurora, CO 80014, 132 E. Santa Fe Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 19677 E. Flora Pl, Aurora, CO 80013, 701 N 12th St, Ozark, AR 72949, and 11420 Scotland Rd, Benton, MS 39039

Judgment Debtor(s): Name(s): N/A - In Rem Only Address: N/A

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): David L. Nichols, Bruce A. Nichols aka Brace A. Nichols and Dee Ann Butler Address: 14793 Lehigh Ave E, Aurora, CO 80014, 132 E. Santa Fe Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 19677 E. Flora Pl, Aurora, CO 80013, 701 N 12th St, Ozark, AR 72949 and 11420 Scotland Rd, Benton, MS 39039

1Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment, or other Lien Instrument.

2Sometimes called “Trust Indenture”.

3Sometimes called “Mortgaged Property”, “Trust Property”, or “Property”.

4Sometimes called “Mortgagee”, “Beneficiary”, “Judgment Creditor”, or “Creditor”.

5Sometimes called “Mortgagors”, “Grantors”, “Judgment Debtors”, or “Debtors”.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Gina Marie Ann Bachicha

(2) Richard Morris Besgrove

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 2008CV55

NOTICES OF:

(1) LEVY AND RECORDING;

(2) RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION;

(3) RIGHT TO CURE AND/OR REDEEM;

(4) ELECTION OF SALE;

(5) SALE; AND

(6) GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS

YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All words and phrases which have the first letters thereof capitalized are defined on the attached Identifying Data of Legal Documents Upon Which foreclosure Is Based. The undersigned attorney certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s) names and addresses are correct.

This proceeding for a Sheriff’s Sale (See Sheriff’s Identifying No. on attached Identifying Data, etc.) has been commenced in the office of the Sheriff of this County to foreclose the lien of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust and/or Judgment.

1. LEVY AND RECORDING: Judgment has been entered and a Writ of Execution has been issued by the above Court to the undersigned Sheriff to levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold, which is owed or was formerly owned by the Judgment Debtor(s), and to which the lien of the Lien Documents attached. Pursuant thereto, the undersigned Sheriff has levied upon or will levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold by recording these Notices in the appropriate real estate records.

2. RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION AND/OR ENJOIN: Within ten (10) days of the date of service hereof of the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s), any one or more of them has a right to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written claim of exemption in the above case, which he, she or it may have by the laws of this State. At any time before this sale, Judgment Debtor(s), Current Owner(s), and other Interested Parties may have a right to enjoin this sale, if permitted by law. Failure to pursue these rights may be deemed a waiver thereof. The filing of a frivolous, groundless or vexatious lawsuit may result in attorney’s fees being assessed against you.

3. CURE AND/OR REDEMPTION RIGHTS: Pursuant to the laws of this State, you may have an interest in the Real Estate to be sold or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities as a result of this Sheriff’s sale. You may have the right to cure a default under the judgment, or you may have a right to redeem the Real Estate to be Sold. A copy of said statutes, as such statutes are presently constituted, is attached to the copies hereof which are recorded, mailed and served.

The lien of the Lien Documents may not be a first lien.

A Notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to CRS 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriff at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A Notice of Intent to Redeem filed pursuant to Section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriff no later than 8 business days after the sale.

4. ELECTION TO SELL: The Holder of the Judgment intends to have the Real Estate to be Sold by the undersigned Sheriff to partially or fully pay the lien of the Lien Documents. The effect of said sale will be to deprive all persons who claim an interest in the Real Estate of any right thereto, except as provided by law.

5. SALE: The Real Estate to be Sold, will be sold at public auction without warranties or guarantees at the following date, time and place:

Date of Sale: December 3, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

6. GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS: To the copies of these Notices which are recorded, mailed, and served, there are attached copies of the written recorded claim of any governmental agency against the Real Estate and the independent notices which the law requires to be mailed to any such governmental agency to terminate their rights to the Real Estate.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Holder of Judgment

Colorado Attorney Registration No. 1063

6035 Erin Park Dr., Ste. 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

1-800-842-8417 or (719) 593-1970

by /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Dated: Aug. 22, 2008

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonazalez

Address: 449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Identifying Data of Legal Documents1

Upon Which Foreclosure is Based

Type of Sale (Trustee, Sheriff, Special Master) and That Person’s Identifying No., (if applicable): Sheriff’s Sale

Type of Documents Being Foreclosed (Mortgage, Deed of Trust2, Judgment or Other Lien Instrument): Judgment

Default(s) Causing Foreclosure: Failure to Pay Judgment

Projected Amounts Owed As of Foreclosure Sale Date: Principal: $3,366.00, Interest: $185.90, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $6,926.90

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 24, Condominium Unit Number 7507, Building Number 2, in Phase I of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 24, Condominium Unit Number 7507, Building Number 2, in Phase I of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 168713 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Lien Documents: That is the Identifying Data of Legal Documents1 Being Foreclosed Per Real Estate Records of County Stated in Legal Description:

Mortgage or Deed of Trust: Dated: N/A

Judgment: Dated: 7/3/2008 Case No.: 2008CV55 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 8/5/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A Recording Date: N/A Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $3,366.00

Original Trustee: N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Present Holder of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Original Liable Parties5 on Lien Documents: Name(s): Gina Marie Ann Bachicha and Richard Morris Besgrove Address: 1422 Peppoli Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Judgment Debtor(s): Name(s): N/A - In Rem Only Address: N/A

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Gina Marie Ann Bachicha and Richard Morris Besgrove Address: 1422 Peppoli Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

1Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment, or other Lien Instrument.

2Sometimes called “Trust Indenture”.

3Sometimes called “Mortgaged Property”, “Trust Property”, or “Property”.

4Sometimes called “Mortgagee”, “Beneficiary”, “Judgment Creditor”, or “Creditor”.

5Sometimes called “Mortgagors”, “Grantors”, “Judgment Debtors”, or “Debtors”.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Michael J. Dragush

(2) Alma E. Dragush

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 08CV53

NOTICES OF:

(1) LEVY AND RECORDING;

(2) RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION;

(3) RIGHT TO CURE AND/OR REDEEM;

(4) ELECTION OF SALE;

(5) SALE; AND

(6) GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All words and phrases which have the first letters thereof capitalized are defined on the attached Identifying Data of Legal Documents Upon Which foreclosure Is Based. The undersigned attorney certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s) names and addresses are correct.

This proceeding for a Sheriff’s Sale (See Sheriff’s Identifying No. on attached Identifying Data, etc.) has been commenced in the office of the Sheriff of this County to foreclose the lien of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust and/or Judgment.

1. LEVY AND RECORDING: Judgment has been entered and a Writ of Execution has been issued by the above Court to the undersigned Sheriff to levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold, which is owed or was formerly owned by the Judgment Debtor(s), and to which the lien of the Lien Documents attached. Pursuant thereto, the undersigned Sheriff has levied upon or will levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold by recording these Notices in the appropriate real estate records.

2. RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION AND/OR ENJOIN: Within ten (10) days of the date of service hereof of the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s), any one or more of them has a right to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written claim of exemption in the above case, which he, she or it may have by the laws of this State. At any time before this sale, Judgment Debtor(s), Current Owner(s), and other Interested Parties may have a right to enjoin this sale, if permitted by law. Failure to pursue these rights may be deemed a waiver thereof. The filing of a frivolous, groundless or vexatious lawsuit may result in attorney’s fees being assessed against you.

3. CURE AND/OR REDEMPTION RIGHTS: Pursuant to the laws of this State, you may have an interest in the Real Estate to be sold or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities as a result of this Sheriff’s sale. You may have the right to cure a default under the judgment, or you may have a right to redeem the Real Estate to be Sold. A copy of said statutes, as such statutes are presently constituted, is attached to the copies hereof which are recorded, mailed and served.

The lien of the Lien Documents may not be a first lien.

A Notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to CRS 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriff at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A Notice of Intent to Redeem filed pursuant to Section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriff no later than 8 business days after the sale.

4. ELECTION TO SELL: The Holder of the Judgment intends to have the Real Estate to be Sold by the undersigned Sheriff to partially or fully pay the lien of the Lien Documents. The effect of said sale will be to deprive all persons who claim an interest in the Real Estate of any right thereto, except as provided by law.

5. SALE: The Real Estate to be Sold, will be sold at public auction without warranties or guarantees at the following date, time and place:

Date of Sale: December 3, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

6. GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS: To the copies of these Notices which are recorded, mailed, and served, there are attached copies of the written recorded claim of any governmental agency against the Real Estate and the independent notices which the law requires to be mailed to any such governmental agency to terminate their rights to the Real Estate.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Holder of Judgment

Colorado Attorney Registration No. 1063

6035 Erin Park Dr., Ste. 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

1-800-842-8417 or (719) 593-1970

by /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Dated: Aug. 22, 2008

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonazalez

Address: 449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Identifying Data of Legal Documents1

Upon Which Foreclosure is Based

Type of Sale (Trustee, Sheriff, Special Master) and That Person’s Identifying No., (if applicable): Sheriff’s Sale

Type of Documents Being Foreclosed (Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment or Other Lien Instrument): Judgment

Default(s) Causing Foreclosure: Failure to Pay Judgment

Projected Amounts Owed As of Foreclosure Sale Date: Principal: $5,654.31, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $9,029.31

Real Estate to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 40, Condominium Unit Number 7530, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 40, Condominium Unit Number 7530, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado

Lien Documents: That is the Identifying Data of Legal Documents1 Being Foreclosed Per Real Estate Records of County Stated in Legal Description: Mortgage or Deed of Trust: Dated : N/A

Judgment: Dated: 7/14/2008 Case No.: 2008CV53 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 8/5/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A Recording Date: N/A Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $5,654.31

Original Trustee: N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Present Holder of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Original Liable Parties5 on Lien Documents: Name(s): Michael J. Dragush and Alma E. Dragush Address: 1920 Tauromee Ave A #125, Kansas City, KS 66102; 737 NW South Shore Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151; P.O. Box 181, Louisburg, KS 66053; RR2 Box 181C, Louisburg, KS 66053

Judgment Debtor(s): Name(s): N/A - In Rem Only Address: N/A

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Michael J. Dragush and Alma E. Dragush Address: 1920 Tauromee Ave A #125, Kansas City, KS 66102; 737 NW South Shore Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151; P.O. Box 181, Louisburg, KS 66053; RR2 Box 181C, Louisburg, KS 66053

1Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment, or other Lien Instrument.

2Sometimes called “Trust Indenture”.

3Sometimes called “Mortgaged Property”, “Trust Property”, or “Property”.

4Sometimes called “Mortgagee”, “Beneficiary”, “Judgment Creditor”, or “Creditor”.

5Sometimes called “Mortgagors”, “Grantors”, “Judgment Debtors”, or “Debtors”.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) William K. Varnadore

(2) Mauryne Varnadore

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 08CV43

NOTICES OF:

(1) LEVY AND RECORDING;

(2) RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION;

(3) RIGHT TO CURE AND/OR REDEEM;

(4) ELECTION OF SALE;

(5) SALE; AND

(6) GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS

YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All words and phrases which have the first letters thereof capitalized are defined on the attached Identifying Data of Legal Documents Upon Which foreclosure Is Based. The undersigned attorney certifies that to the best of his knowledge, the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s) names and addresses are correct.

This proceeding for a Sheriff’s Sale (See Sheriff’s Identifying No. on attached Identifying Data, etc.) has been commenced in the office of the Sheriff of this County to foreclose the lien of the Mortgage, Deed of Trust and/or Judgment.

1. LEVY AND RECORDING: Judgment has been entered and a Writ of Execution has been issued by the above Court to the undersigned Sheriff to levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold, which is owed or was formerly owned by the Judgment Debtor(s), and to which the lien of the Lien Documents attached. Pursuant thereto, the undersigned Sheriff has levied upon or will levy upon the Real Estate to be Sold by recording these Notices in the appropriate real estate records.

2. RIGHT TO CLAIM EXEMPTION AND/OR ENJOIN: Within ten (10) days of the date of service hereof of the Judgment Debtor(s) and Current Owner(s), any one or more of them has a right to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written claim of exemption in the above case, which he, she or it may have by the laws of this State. At any time before this sale, Judgment Debtor(s), Current Owner(s), and other Interested Parties may have a right to enjoin this sale, if permitted by law. Failure to pursue these rights may be deemed a waiver thereof. The filing of a frivolous, groundless or vexatious lawsuit may result in attorney’s fees being assessed against you.

3. CURE AND/OR REDEMPTION RIGHTS: Pursuant to the laws of this State, you may have an interest in the Real Estate to be sold or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities as a result of this Sheriff’s sale. You may have the right to cure a default under the judgment, or you may have a right to redeem the Real Estate to be Sold. A copy of said statutes, as such statutes are presently constituted, is attached to the copies hereof which are recorded, mailed and served.

The lien of the Lien Documents may not be a first lien.

A Notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to CRS 38-38-104 shall be filed with the Sheriff at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A Notice of Intent to Redeem filed pursuant to Section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the Sheriff no later than 8 business days after the sale.

4. ELECTION TO SELL: The Holder of the Judgment intends to have the Real Estate to be Sold by the undersigned Sheriff to partially or fully pay the lien of the Lien Documents. The effect of said sale will be to deprive all persons who claim an interest in the Real Estate of any right thereto, except as provided by law.

5. SALE: The Real Estate to be Sold, will be sold at public auction without warranties or guarantees at the following date, time and place:

Date of Sale: December 3, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

6. GOVERNMENTAL CLAIMS: To the copies of these Notices which are recorded, mailed, and served, there are attached copies of the written recorded claim of any governmental agency against the Real Estate and the independent notices which the law requires to be mailed to any such governmental agency to terminate their rights to the Real Estate.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Holder of Judgment

Colorado Attorney Registration No. 1063

6035 Erin Park Dr., Ste. 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

1-800-842-8417 or (719) 593-1970

by /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Dated: Aug. 22, 2008

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonazalez

Address: 449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Identifying Data of Legal Documents1

Upon Which Foreclosure is Based

Type of Sale (Trustee, Sheriff, Special Master) and That Person’s Identifying No., (if applicable): Sheriff’s Sale

Type of Documents Being Foreclosed (Mortgage, Deed of Trust2, Judgment or Other Lien Instrument): Judgment

Default(s) Causing Foreclosure: Failure to Pay Judgment

Projected Amounts Owed As of Foreclosure Sale Date: Principal: $5,249.02, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $8,624.02

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 18, Condominium Unit Number 7514, Building Number 04, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: N/A

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 18, Condominium Unit Number 7514, Building Number 04, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded map recorded under Reception No. 171189 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Lien Documents: That is the Identifying Data of Legal Documents1 Being Foreclosed Per Real Estate Records of County Stated in Legal Description: Mortgage or Deed of Trust: Dated: N/A

Judgment: Dated: 7/9/2008 Case No.: 2008CV43 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 8/5/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A Recording Date: N/A Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $5,249.02

Original Trustee: N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Present Holder of Lien Documents: Name: Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc. Address: c/o Foreclosure Management Company, 10975 El Monte, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS 66211

Original Liable Parties5 on Lien Documents: Name(s): William K. Varnadore and Mauryne Varnadore Address: 2900 Brandy Ln, Georgetown, TX 78628

Judgment Debtor(s): Name(s): N/A - In Rem Only Address: N/A

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): William K. Varnadore and Mauryne Varnadore Address: 2900 Brandy Ln, Georgetown, TX 78628

1Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Judgment, or other Lien Instrument.

2Sometimes called “Trust Indenture”.

3Sometimes called “Mortgaged Property”, “Trust Property”, or “Property”.

4Sometimes called “Mortgagee”, “Beneficiary”, “Judgment Creditor”, or “Creditor”.

5Sometimes called “Mortgagors”, “Grantors”, “Judgment Debtors”, or “Debtors”.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 79-2008

This Notice concerns the Deed of Trust (“Trust Deed”) described as follows:

Grantor: Mitzi Bowman and Brandon Bowman

Original Beneficiary: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.

Date of Deed of Trust: April 02, 2004

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2004

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,250.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $238,883.52 Per Section 3 paragraph E and F of the Adjustable Rate Note

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 20403472

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 778 IN TWINCREEK VILLAGE, COUNTY OF ARCHULETA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known as: 25 Beech Court, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

The Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

The Holder of the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust has filed a written Notice of Election and Demand for sale with the undersigned Public Trustee under the terms of the Deed of Trust.

A notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-104 shall be filed with the undersigned at least 15 calendar days prior to the first schedule sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of Intent to Redeem pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-302 shall be filed with the undersigned no later than 8 business days after the sale.

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:

Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq.Reg. No. 5673

Joel T. Mecklenburg, Esq. Reg. No. 36291

Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. Reg. No. 36290

Joan Olson, Esq. Reg. No. 28078

Marcy L. McDermott, Esq. Reg. No. 38030

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP

1199 Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204

(303) 813-1177

NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on November 6, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Archuleta County Courthouse, 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-1-6(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED: July 10, 2008

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, Colorado

Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock

Deputy Public Trustee

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 80-2008 was commenced on 7-10-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Amanda McMasters Original Grantor(s)

Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC Original Beneficiary

EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

March 7, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

March 19, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20702350 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$211,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$208,353.43 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOTS 184-185, PAGOSA TRAILS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED SEPTEMBER 13, 1971, AS RECEPTION NO. 74885, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO. A.P.N.: 569525102015R

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 14 Cibola Court Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public action at 10:00 a.m. on November 6, 2008, at 449 San Juan Street, Front Door of Treasurer’s Ofice sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 7-10-08

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Robert J. Hopp & Associates, LLC

Robert J. Hopp #26818

Wayne E. Vaden #21026

Will R. Arant, III #36864

Robert J. Hopp & Associates, LLC, PO Box 8689, Denver, CO 80201, (303) 788-9600

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The second reading of Ordinance No. 05

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 68-2008 was commenced on 6-27-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Rick S Maxville and Cathy G Maxville Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender Original Beneficiary

Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

February 18, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

February 25, 2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20501687 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$160,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$154,949.83 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOT 3 OF BLOCK 15 IN AMENDED ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD MARCH 22, 1971 AS RECEPTION NO. 74229

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 521 Deer Trail Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-9637

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public action at 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2008, at Office of the Archuleta County Public Trustee, Archuleta County Courthouse, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 6-27-08

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

By /s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Robert J. Hopp #26818

Wayne E. Vaden #21026

Will R. Arant, III #36864

Matt P. Ruhland #36940

Robert J. Hopp & Associates, LLC, PO Box 8689, Denver, CO 80201, (303) 788-9600

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY

PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 71-2008

This Notice concerns the Deed of Trust (“Trust Deed”) described as follows:

Grantor: Eli Carpenter

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for United Pacific Mortgage

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE10

Date of Deed of Trust: October 05, 2006

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 20, 2006

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $104,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $107,369.21 Per Loan Modification Agreement Dated January 30, 2008

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 20610280

Legal Description of Real Property: Please See Attached Legal Description Also known as: 284 Talisman Dr., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

The Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

The Holder of the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust has filed a written Notice of Election and Demand for sale with the undersigned Public Trustee under the terms of the Deed of Trust.

A notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-104 shall be filed with the undersigned at least 15 calendar days prior to the first schedule sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of Intent to Redeem pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-302 shall be filed with the undersigned no later than 8 business days after the sale.

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:

Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq.Reg. No. 5673

Joel T. Mecklenburg, Esq. Reg. No. 36291

Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. Reg. No. 36290

Joan Olson, Esq. Reg. No. 28078

Marcy L. McDermott, Esq. Reg. o 38030

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP

1199 Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204

(303) 813-1177

NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on October 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Archuleta County Courthouse, 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-1-6(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED: July 2, 2008

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, Colorado

Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock

Deputy Public Trustee

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 72-2008 was commenced on 7-2-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Lynn A. Fugate and Cliff Fugate Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SurePoint Lending abn First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. Original Beneficiary

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

September 29, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

October 12, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20709633 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$417,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$416,206.61 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOT 94 IN LAKE HATCHER PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD NOVEMBER 5, 1973 AS RECEPTION NO. 78738, COUNTRY OF ARCHULETA AND STATE OF COLORADO

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 81 Point Place Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2008, at at the front door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 7-2-08

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Lois Baker by Vicky Rudock, Deputy

By: Lois Baker, Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Caren Jacobs Castle #11790

Deanne R. Stodden #33214

Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092

Barbara A. Bader #10394

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682

Britney Beall-Eder #34935

P.C. Wolf #34797

Katharine E. Fisher #39230

Lauren R. Smith #39316

Jeremy D. Peck #36588

Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC, 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 865-1400

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 73-2008 was commenced on 7-2-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Kelley Jackson Cruz and Pedro G Cruz Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Original Beneficiary

COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

September 7, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

September 20, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20708683 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$314,500.00 Original Principal Balance

$314,500 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE

Exhibit “A”

The land referred to herein is situated in the State of Colorado, County of Archuleta described as follows:

LOT 23X BEING A CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 22 AND 23, RIO BLANCO VALLEY UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 15, 1970, AS RECEPTION NO. 72963 AND AS FURTHER DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 97-40, FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY, COMMISSIONERS, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO, RECORDED JULY 29, 1997, S RECEPTION NO. 97004796, ALL IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDED, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

SOURCE OF TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER 20701574 (RECORDED 02/21/2007)

APN: 588732101023

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 80 Eagle Crest Place, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2008, at 449 San Juan Street, Front Door of Treasurer’s Office, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 7-2-08

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

By: Lois Baker, Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Robert J. Hopp #26818

Wayne E. Vaden #21026

Will R. Arant, III #36864

Robert J. Hopp & Associates, LLC, PO Box 8689, Denver, CO 80201, (303) 788-9600

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Foreclosure Sale No. 74-2008 was commenced on 7-7-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

George Granby Original Grantor

Rio Grande Savings and Loan Assoc., Mutual Association Original Beneficiary

Rio Grande Savings and Loan, Assoc., Mutual Association Current holder (“Holder”) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”) secured by Deed of Trust

August 22, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

August 22, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

Archuleta County County of Recording

Reception # 20707399 Reference Nos. of Recorded Deed of Trust on the note.

$178,500.00 Original Principal Balance

$184,048.83 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST

Lot 25, Block 7, Amended Aspen Springs Subdivision No. 2, according to the plat hereof filed June 15, 1971, as Reception No. 74503, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will at 10 o’clock a.m., in the forenoon of October 30, 2008, at Public Trustee Office, 449 San Juan St., Archuleta County Courthouse, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property, and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s) heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, and the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: July 7, 2008

/s/ Lois Baker by Vicky Rudock, Deputy

Archuleta Public Trustee, Archuleta County, Colorado

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Benjamin F. Gibbons, P.C., #17815, (719)852-4731

THE LAW FIRM OF BENJAMIN F. GIBBONS, PC IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Foreclosure Sale No. 75-2008 was commenced on 7-7-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

George Granby Original Grantor

Rio Grande Savings and Loan Assoc., Mutual Association Original Beneficiary

Rio Grande Savings and Loan, Assoc., Mutual Association Current holder (“Holder”) of Evidence of Debt (“Debt”) secured by Deed of Trust

May 21, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

May 21, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

Archuleta County County of Recording

Reception # 20704412 Reference Nos. of Recorded Deed of Trust on the note.

$174,250.00 Original Principal Balance

$179,330.61 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST

Lot 47, Block 15, Amended Aspen Springs Subdivision No. 2, according to the plat hereof filed June 15, 1971, as Reception No. 74503, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will at 10 o’clock a.m., in the forenoon of October 30, 2008, at Public Trustee Office, 449 San Juan St., Archuleta County Courthouse, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property, and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s) heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, and the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: July 7, 2008

/s/ Lois Baker by Vicky Rudock, Deputy

Archuleta Public Trustee, Archuleta County, Colorado

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Benjamin F. Gibbons, P.C., #17815, (719)852-4731

THE LAW FIRM OF BENJAMIN F. GIBBONS, PC IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY

PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 76-2008

This Notice concerns the Deed of Trust (“Trust Deed”) described as follows:

Grantor: Trish K. Candelaria

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Clarion Mortgage Capital Inc.

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2006 Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2006-WM4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-WM4

Date of Deed of Trust: July 25, 2006

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 25, 2006

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $148,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $147,291.09

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 20607082

Legal Description of Real Property: LOTS 91, 92, 93, AND 94 IN ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD AUGUST 3, 1971 AS RECEPTION NO. 74690 Also known as: 88 Kings Ct., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

The Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

The Holder of the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust has filed a written Notice of Election and Demand for sale with the undersigned Public Trustee under the terms of the Deed of Trust.

A notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-104 shall be filed with the undersigned at least 15 calendar days prior to the first schedule sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of Intent to Redeem pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-302 shall be filed with the undersigned no later than 8 business days after the sale.

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:

Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq.Reg. No. 5673

Joel T. Mecklenburg, Esq. Reg. No. 36291

Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. Reg. No. 36290

Joan Olson, Esq. Reg. No. 28078

Marcy L. McDermott, Esq. Reg. o 38030

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP

1199 Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204

(303) 813-1177

NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on October 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Archuleta County Courthouse, 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-1-6(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED: July 7, 2008

/s/ Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, Colorado

Lois Baker

Public Trustee of Archuleta County

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock

Deputy Public Trustee

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE OR REDEEM

Public Trustee No. 78-2008

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On 7-9-08, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Archuleta records.

Original Grantor TRISH K. CANDELARIA

Original Beneficiary MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC

Current Beneficiary DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM4 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WM4

Date of Deed of Trust 7/25/2006

Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/25/2006

Recorded in Archuleta County Reception No. 20607083

Original Principal Amount $37,000.00

Outstanding Balance $36,816.97

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows;

Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOTS 91, 92, 93 AND 94 IN ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO. 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD AUGUST 3, 1971 AS RECEPTION NO. 74690, COUNTY OF ARCHULETA, STATE OF COLORADO.

which has the address of: 88 Kings Ct Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current owner of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of October 30, 2008, At the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

• A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

• A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE.

Dated: 7-9-08

LOIS BAKER

Archuleta COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

Attorney:

Law Office of Michael P. Medved, P.C. Attorney Registration No. 14669

355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: (303) 274-0159

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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District Court, Archuleta County, State of Colorado

Court Address: 449 San Juan Street, P.O. Box 148

Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147

Telephone No.: (970) 264-2400

EAGLE’S LOFT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff

v.

ARTHUR A. CORONADO, SANDRA LEE PADILLA and All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest In The Subject Matter Of This Action,

Defendant.

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Name: Larry W. Holthus

Address: P.O. Box 1737

Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147

Telephone No.: (970) 264-4196

Facsimile No.: (970) 264-4197

Atty. Reg. No.: 10535

Case Number: 08 CV077

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. A Judgment and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the plaintiff Eagle’s Loft Property Owners Association, Inc. pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Property Owners Association Declaration for Eagle’s Loft Property Owners Association, Inc. of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on January 15, 2008 at Reception No. 20800337, corrected and rerecorded on February 19, 2008 at Reception No. 20801163 in the office of the Clerk and Recorders Office of Archuleta County, Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situation in Archuleta County, and is described as follows, to-wit:

Unit Number 45 Building Number 45, Unit Week Number 14, in “EAGLE’S LOFT – Phase IV, as Reception No. 137941 and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Individual and/or Interval Ownership, recorded under Reception Number 117700 in Book 200 at Page 834 et seq and amendments and supplements thereto in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado revised Statutes, §33-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Property Owners Association Declaration for Eagles’ Loft Property Owners Association. As of August 13, 2008, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $1,670.00.

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for case, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the defendants in said property on 12-16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Attached hereto are copies of certain Colorado statutes that my vitally affect your property rights in relation to this proceeding. Said proceeding may result in the loss of property in which you have an interest. You may wish to seek the advice of your own private attorney concerning your rights in relation to this foreclosure proceeding.

C.R.S. §38-38-103(4)(a)(II): A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued;

C.R.S. §38-38-103(4)(a)(III): A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight business days after the sale;

INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for the County of Archuleta, Front Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

Dated at Archuleta County, Colorado, this 28 day of Aug, 2008

/s/ Peter L. Gonzalez

Peter L. Gonzalez

Sheriff, Archuleta County, Colorado

Sale Date: Dec 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO THE REGISTRY OF THE ARCHULETA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.

Colorado Statutes attached: Colorado Revised Statutes §38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104,38-38-301,38-38-304,38-38-305, and 38-38-306.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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District Court, Archuleta County, State of Colorado

Court Address: 449 San Juan Street, P.O. Box 148

Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147

Telephone No.: (970) 264-2400

EAGLE’S LOFT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff

v.

ROBERT E. HAYS, aka Robert C. Hays, The Personal Representative of Robert E. Hays, aka Robert C. Hays, the Heirs and Devisees of Robert E. Hays, aka Robert C. Hays, GERALDINE E. HAYS, the Personal Representative of Geraldine E. Hays, The Heirs and Devisees of Geraldine E. Hays and All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest in the Subject Matter of this Action.

Defendant.

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Name: Larry W. Holthus

Address: P.O. Box 1737

Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147

Telephone No.: (970) 264-4196

Facsimile No.: (970) 264-4197

Atty. Reg. No.: 10535

Case Number: 08 CV017

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is to advise you that the above-captioned action is pending. A Judgment and Decree for Judicial Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning an assessment lien by the plaintiff Eagle’s Loft Property Owners Association, Inc. pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado Revised Statutes, §3-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Property Owners Association Declaration for Eagle’s Loft Property Owners Association, Inc. of (said) Assessment Lien being recorded on December 288, 2008 at Reception No. 20711752, in the office of the Clerk and Recorders Office of Archuleta County, Colorado (the “Assessment Lien”).

The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Assessment Lien, is situation in Archuleta County, and is described as follows, to-wit:

Unit Number 09 Building Number 09, Unit Week Number 39, in “EAGLE’S LOFT – Phase Two, as Reception No. 122870 and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Individual and/or Interval Ownership, recorded under Reception Number 117700 in Book 200 at Page 834 et seq and amendments and supplements thereto in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the lienor of the property pursuant to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, Colorado revised Statutes, §33-33.3-316(2)(a), and the Plaintiff’s Property Owners Association Declaration for Eagles’ Loft Property Owners Association. As of August 21, 2008, the outstanding balance due and owing on such judgment is $8,278.55.

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for case, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the defendants in said property on 12-16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

NOTE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Attached hereto are copies of certain Colorado statutes that my vitally affect your property rights in relation to this proceeding. Said proceeding may result in the loss of property in which you have an interest. You may wish to seek the advice of your own private attorney concerning your rights in relation to this foreclosure proceeding.

C.R.S. §38-38-103(4)(a)(II): A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued;

C.R.S. §38-38-103(4)(a)(III): A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight business days after the sale;

INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for the County of Archuleta, Front Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

Dated at Archuleta County, Colorado, this 28 day of Aug, 2008

/s/ Peter L. Gonzalez

Peter L. Gonzalez

Sheriff, Archuleta County, Colorado

Sale Date: Dec 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO THE REGISTRY OF THE ARCHULETA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.

Colorado Statutes attached: Colorado Revised Statutes §38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104,38-38-301,38-38-304,38-38-305, and 38-38-306.

Published September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Case No. _08-PR-23_

Estate of BONNIE C. BATES VAN WOERKOM, aka BONNIE BATES, formerly identified as BONNIE C. BATES VAN WOEKOM: All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present then to the undersigned or to the District Court of Archuleta County, Colorado on or before December 25, 2008 or said claim(s) shall be forever barred. Alan Bates Personal Representative, 520 N. Nevada, Kennewick, WA; 99336; (509) 375-8369

Published August 28, September 4 and 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE OR REDEEM

Public Trustee No. 66-2008

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On 6-26-08, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Archuleta records.

Original Grantor TAMMY F HOLCOMB

Original Beneficiary NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK

Current Beneficiary NATIONAL CITY BANK

Date of Deed of Trust 4/18/2007

Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/23/2007

Recorded in Archuleta County Reception No. 20703407

Original Principal Amount $283,000.00

Outstanding Balance $281,917.12

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows;

Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 44, TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED AS PLAT NO. 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

which has the address of: 266 S 8th Street Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current owner of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of October 16, 2008, At the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, at at the front door of the Treasurer’s office in, the Archuleta County Courthouse, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

• A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

• A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE.

Dated: 6-26-08

Archuleta COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

Attorney:

Law Office of Michael P. Medved, P.C. Attorney Registration No. 14669

355 Union Blvd., Suite 302, Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: (303) 274-0159

Attorney file # 08-920-09691

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM

To Whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 67-2008 was commenced on 6-26-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Douglas A Drane and Barbara E Drane Original Grantor(s)

Commercial Federal Mortgage Corp. Original Beneficiary

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

May 2, 2000 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

May 2, 2000 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20004025 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$57,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$51,542.58 Outstanding Principal Balance

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE

Exhibit “A”

LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 14, ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION NO. 1 AMENDED, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF FILED MARCH 22, 1971, AS RECEPTION NO 74229, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 440 Petitt’s Circle Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

NOTICE OF SALE

The current Holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Herby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2008, at at the front door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorney’s fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

DATE: 6-26-08

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Vicky Rudock, Deputy

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Caren Jacobs Castle #11790

Deanne R. Stodden #33214

Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092

Barbara A. Bader #10394

Jennifer C. Rogers #34682

Britney Beall-Eder #34935

P.C. Wolf #34797

Katharine E. Fisher #39230

Lauren R. Smith #39316

Jeremy D. Peck #36588

Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC, 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 865-1400

THE ATTORNEY ABOVE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Elk Run Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Norman F. Crabb

(2) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 1, Unit Number 7106, Building Number 2, Elk Run Townhouses, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 1, Unit Number 7106, Building Number 2 in “ELK RUN TOWNHOUSES”, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded thereof filed for record June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140480, and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership recorded June 26, 1986 as Reception No. 140481, First Amendment thereto recorded August 13, 1986 under Reception No. 141512 and Second Amendment recorded December 1, 1987 as Reception No. 151976, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Norman F. Crabb.

Dated: July 23, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Masters Place Condominiums Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Bill L. Harmon

(2) Vickie S. Harmon

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 46, Condominium Unit Number 7302, Building Number 1 of Masters Place Condominiums Phase II, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Numbers 46 Condominium Unit Number 7302, Building Number 1 of Masters Place Condominiums Phase II, according to the Condominium Map recorded under Reception Number 177633, and the Declaration for Masters Place Condominiums recorded under Reception Number 0161911, and amendments and supplements thereto in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Bill L. Harmon and Vickie S. Harmon.

Dated: April 22, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Donn Draper

(2) Deborah Grant

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 38, Condominium Unit Number 7512, Building Number 3, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 38, Condominium Unit Number 7512, Building Number 3, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 171189 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Donn Draper and Deborah Grant.

Dated: July 23, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Jean G. Edwards

(2) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 14, Condominium Unit Number 7526, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 14, Condominium Unit Number 7526, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Jean G. Edwards.

Dated: July 29, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Lucy E. Hill

(2) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 10, Condominium Unit Number 7512, Building Number 3D, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 10, Condominium Unit Number 7512, Building Number 3D, in Phase II of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 171189 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Lucy E. Hill.

Dated: August 6, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, Archuleta County, State of Colorado

Court Address: PO Box 148, 449 San Juan St.

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

EAGLE’S LOFT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiffs,

vs.

WANDA L. WEST, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA L. WEST, THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA L. WEST and All Unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interests In The Subject Matter Of This Action

Defendants

Attorney for Plaintiffs:

Larry W. Holthus

PO Box 1737

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Phone Number: (970) 264-4196

FAX Number: (970) 264-4197

Atty. Reg. #: 10535

Case Number: 08 CV 150

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court, an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet title to:

Unit Number 37 Building Number 37, Unit Week Number 43, in “EAGLE’S LOFT – Phase Three, as Reception No. 130203 and in accordance with and as limited and defined by the Declaration of Individual and/or Interval Ownership, recorded under Reception Number 117700 in Book 200 at Page 834 et seq and amendments and supplements thereto in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

Dated this 12 day of August, 2008.

/s/ Larry W. Holthus

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Paul A. Johnson

(2) Betty J. Johnson

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 29, Condominium Unit Number 7522, Building Number 5, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 29, Condominium Unit Number 7522, Building Number 5, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Paul A. Johnson and Betty J. Johnson.

Dated: July 24, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) E.C. Pecinosky

(2) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 50, Condominium Unit Number 7522, Building Number 5, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 50, Condominium Unit Number 7522, Building Number 5, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: E.C. Pecinosky.

Dated: July 29, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Steven L. Pendleton

(2) Janet K. Pendleton

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number 2008CV222

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 30, Condominium Unit Number 7527, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 30, Condominium Unit Number 7527, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: Steven L. Pendleton and Janet K. Pendleton.

Dated: July 24, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

District Court, County of ARCHULETA

State of Colorado

Court Address: P.O. Box 148

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Plaintiff(s):

Village Pointe Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) W.J. Wilkinson

(2) Darlene E. Wilkinson

(3) Unknowns: All Unknown Spouses Of Any Party

Hereto, And All Other Persons Living Or Dead

Whose Names Are Unknown, Who Claim Any

Interest in The Subject Real Estate

Philip M. Kleinsmith

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

6035 Erin Park Drive, Suite 203

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Phone: (719) 593-1970

Fax: (719) 593-2193

Email: klein@frii.com

Bar #: 1063

Case Number _____

Div. _____

Summons

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE:

A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled court by the above named Plaintiff or Plaintiffs. Plaintiff’s claims are stated in a written Complaint and Petition for Money Judgment for HOA Assessments and Foreclosure Thereof (Complaint), a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons, if service hereof is by a method of personal service. If service hereof is by publication, a copy of the Complaint is available from the Court Clerk and/or the Plaintiff’s attorney whose addresses and phone numbers are indicated above.

In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense(s) in writing and by filing same with the Clerk of the Court (by mail, if you wish) and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney. Your written response must in certain instances state any related claim(s) which you may have against any other party hereto or you may be barred from making such claim(s) in any other lawsuit. If you do not respond in writing, a default judgment may be entered against you without notice. A default judgment is one where the Plaintiff may be entitled to what they ask for because you have not responded.

Your written response must be filed (by mail, if you wish) with the Clerk of the Court and mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the date you are personally served with this Summons by a method of personal service or within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this Summons, if it is published. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.

This lawsuit requests a money judgment, the foreclosure of a Homeowners Assessment Lien against and quieting title to the following Real Estate and all improvements thereto:

Real Estate:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 1, Condominium Unit Number 7526, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 1, Condominium Unit Number 7526, Building Number 6, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, according to and as located on the recorded Map recorded under Reception No. 176324 and the Declaration of Condominium and Interval Ownership of Village Pointe Condominiums recorded under Reception No. 160495, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk, Archuleta County, Colorado.

In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges that the following Defendants have personal liability on the subject Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note and the requested money judgment: W.J. Wilkinson and Darlene E. Wilkinson.

Dated: July 29, 2008.

Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

By /s/ Philip M. Kleinsmith

Philip M. Kleinsmith, #1063 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORD WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY

PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 65-2008

This Notice concerns the Deed of Trust (“Trust Deed”) described as follows:

Grantor: Cindi E Van Andel

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for The Mortgage Company

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: Thornburg Mortgage Home Loans Inc

Date of Deed of Trust: May 04, 2006

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 10, 2006

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $264,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $264,000.00

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 20604214

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 569, TWINCREEK VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1973 AS RECEPTION NO. 78739, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known as: 276 Captain Circle, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

The Holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.

The Holder of the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust has filed a written Notice of Election and Demand for sale with the undersigned Public Trustee under the terms of the Deed of Trust.

A notice of Intent to Cure filed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-104 shall be filed with the undersigned at least 15 calendar days prior to the first schedule sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

A notice of Intent to Redeem pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-302 shall be filed with the undersigned no later than 8 business days after the sale.

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:

Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq.Reg. No. 5673

Joel T. Mecklenburg, Esq. Reg. No. 36291

Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. Reg. No. 36290

Joan Olson, Esq. Reg. No. 28078

Marcy L. McDermott, Esq. Reg. o 38030

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP

1199 Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204

(303) 813-1177

NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on October 9, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at 449 San Juan St., Archuleta County Courthouse, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. 38-38-1-6(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED: June 16, 2008

/s/ Kelly Evans

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, Colorado

Kelly Evans

Public Trustee of Archuleta County

By: /s/ Vicky Rudock

Deputy Public Trustee

Published August 14, 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

______________________

FOCUS

Run in the woods, help
send a kid to the woods

Pagosa nonprofit
to host fund-raising
trail run event

Attention: If you are, or if you know, a young person in Pagosa who is looking for way to afford a wilderness adventure, a new local nonprofit, Giving Every Child Knowledge of the Outdoors (GECKO), could be your ticket into the wild.

“Given a chance, a child will bring the confusion of the world into the woods, wash it in the creek, turn it over to see what lives on the unseen side of that confusion,” wrote Richard Louv in his hallmark book “Last Child in the Woods, Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.”

It is metaphors and the truths they hold like these that helped inspire local businessman Morgan Murri to found GECKO.

Murri read Louv’s book after noticing for himself the change that a wilderness leadership course made in his teenage daughter’s life.

Murri and his ex-wife named their daughter Denali after the highest mountain in North America (also known as Mt. McKinley) in Alaska, Murri explained; and so when his daughter found a wilderness backpacking trip through the Northern Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Denali National Park and Preserve, she was excited about exploring her namesake, Murri said.

She was afraid too — she’d been living mostly as a city kid for so long, but she wanted to give it a try. So she went, and she came out with such focus, she’d gotten back to her roots, Murri said.

That was just a few short years ago, and since then Denali has deepened her relationship with nature through more trips into the backcountry, and Murri continues to see the way this relationship has improved Denali’s quality of life.

“I wanted to help give those same experiences and benefits to other kids,” Murri said. And so GECKO was born.

The mission of this Pagosa-based nonprofit is to reduce or remove the barriers that exist (financial or otherwise) in order to enrich the lives of children and young adults through experiencing life’s lessons taught by nature.

Murri told The SUN that his organization hopes to help local kids first and foremost. The adage “think globally, act locally” rings particularly true for Murri with this project.

A synergistic occasion for Pagosans to help support both the purse strings and the spirit of GECKO is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 27.

In conjunction with the third annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha, GECKO will host a day of trail running challenges to raise money for and spread the word about their mission. According to the GECKO Web site, adults can choose between three races, and there will also be a kids fun run. The challenging and beautiful fall trail runs hold the added enticement of a $1,000 prize purse.

All runs begin and end in Town Park, in downtown Pagosa Springs.

The three-mile run will include approximately 50 percent trail and 50 percent road running. It also includes an abrupt climb early in the run for about a half mile.

The seven-mile run is a challenging loop, with more than 800 feet of climbing. The course consists of approximately 1.5 miles of paved road, the balance being trail. The trail is mountainous and scenic, with a finish though downtown Pagosa Springs.

The 15-mile run is the same challenging run as the seven-mile (done twice) with the addition of an extra climb. Total ascent exceeds 2,000 feet.

The kids’ run will be in and around Town Park, offering a fun event for the youngsters; the distance will be one mile, or less. Each child will receive a finisher’s award and a shirt. All entrants will receive a shirt, all finishers will receive a finishers award and the top three men and women will receive prize money for their efforts.

By supporting GECKO, you will be joining an impressive league of sponsors of this up-and-coming organization. Clif Bar & Company, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), The Children and Nature Network, Road Runners Club of America, Trail Runner Magazine, Pagosa Sports Medicine, Leadville Trail 100 and the High Mountain Institute have all thrown their support behind GECKO.

Murri hopes that as early as the summer of 2009, GECKO will be assisting area young people to attend wilderness leadership courses with their two leadership school partners, NOLS and the High Mountain Institute in Leadville. Fund-raising to provide these scholarships is on track, so the main task that remains is for GECKO to outreach to the youth of Pagosa and help get them excited about opportunities in the wilderness. Murri is creating a presentation to deliver in Pagosa classrooms this winter to teach kids about the thrills and gains of backcountry exploration.

For more information about GECKO, and how to join in the effort to get young people outdoors, visit www.joingecko.org.

Because, as Richard Louv wrote, “Most of all, nature is reflected in our capacity for wonder … Though we often see ourselves as separate from nature, humans are also part of that wildness.”

Toddling on to Tipsy’s

By Karl Isberg

I have been distracted the entire trip, preoccupied, detached, fretting.

It’s been a long trip, one I don’t relish — to Denver to see a doctor, another doctor, about a condition that demands a solution, stat.

I need an end to the concerns and confusion that come when one is faced with odds-even choices, too much information, too many opinions and far too little skill to sort everything out.

So, I am stewing when, suddenly, I am yanked back to concrete and comfortable turf.

Food and drink. My anchors (along with love, family and art — not necessarily in that order).

In short, I discover Tipsy’s Liquor World … and fried macaroni and cheese balls.

Thank goodness there are things out there that can ground me, put me back in touch with what is important in this distressingly fleeting life.

I find Tipsy’s Liquor World entirely by chance.

Kathy and I are motoring along a stretch of highway we rarely take. I am being existential, which involves glances to the side of the roadway, the move accompanied by deep sighs. Kathy is reading, since deep sighs have little or no effect on her. She exudes sympathy when it is warranted by circumstances, not when it is requested. She knows me too well.

I sigh (deeply), cast a sideward glance and there it is, sitting on a high bluff next to the highway, a dramatically peaked roof seeking the sky like the spires of a temple to Bacchus, its facade lit by a huge sign visible, no doubt, for miles: “Tipsy’s Liquor World.” The place is ablaze with bright lights.

I can’t believe it. The building on the hill is huge — a wino’s Parthenon.

I panic: I have sped past the adjacent off ramp, there is no exit to Vino Valhalla.

“What’s wrong now?” asks Kathy as I begin to twist and turn in my seat, the car skirting the lane lines at 75 mph.

“Did you see that? Huh, did you?”

“See what? I’ve been reading. Did you know that, if we both go on the Flat Belly Diet, we can each lose as much as thirty pounds in three months?”

“Back there. Quick, turn around and look up on that hill to the left. Hurry.”

“You mean that huge building with the searchlights next to it?”

“Yeah. Is that incredible, or what?”

“What are you talking about? It looks like a three-story auto dealership.”

“Hardly. It’s Tipsy’s Liquor World and we have to go there.”

“You gotta be kiddin’. No way I’m letting you go to some place called Tipsy’s Liquor World. That’s the last thing you need right now. I couldn’t live with myself. It would be like taking an opium addict to Afghanistan.”

“Au contraire, my pet. It is just what I need. I feel my spirit soaring at the thought. And, remember, I have cancer and my spirit has to soar now and then.”

“Oh for crying out loud. Don’t pull the cancer card on me — not for Tipsy’s Liquor World.”

“You would deny me this simple pleasure?”

We compromise. It is decided we will stop at Tipsy’s on the way home, given it is on the same road as Kathy’s favorite mall, only 25 miles out of our way.

So, decision made, the hour grows late and we grow hungry. There aren’t many choices in this neck of the woods, so we stop at Kathy’s favorite mall. Some coincidence, eh?

And we enter one of those higher-end chain restaurants where the menu is 12 pages long and contains so many options, so many styles of preparation, that you know two things: You will have trouble making a selection, and nothing will be extraordinary. Extraordinary is impossible in a kitchen where “Thai chicken curry” is prepared alongside chicken piccata and “Mexican chicken fiesta tortilla rollups.”

I grumble, unable to shake the thought of Tipsy’s Liquor World. My eye wanders down one of the many pages of the menu. And it comes to a screeching halt at “Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls.”

Can this be?

The balls, promises the menu description, will be delivered wetly bedded in a “creamy tomato sauce.”

Wow!

Macaroni and cheese? Fried? Creamy?

Absent a large hunk of sausage, this creation contains nearly all my fave food elements.

So, I order the macaroni and cheese balls.

What arrives (lukewarm, I might add) are four deep-fried balls, the exteriors heavily breaded and overly browned. They are the size of billiard balls — larger than I had imagined they would be. They rest in a puddle of marinara sauce to which some cream has been added.

I dive in.

The interior of the ball is, indeed, macaroni and cheese. Far too mild for my taste. The crust is relatively tasteless.

I, however, am inspired. I am vulnerable, after all.

Later, I go to the Web and, to my surprise, I find any number of recipes for fried macaroni and cheese balls.

I get to thinking: These could be ideal nibbles, served with some wine and olives.

I resolve to go the lab and experiment.

First, the macaroni and cheese. None of this weak-kneed crap, tasting like something out of a box.

The mac and cheese has to be hefty, full of flavor. I am thinking a mix made with small elbow macs, a very thick béchamel, into which is melted three or four cheeses — parmesan, fontina, mozzarella, white cheddar? — with some finely minced and sautéed onion and garlic, salt, pepper, a touch of nutmeg. The mix has to be chilled after it is prepared, and it has to be thick. Repeat: thick.

I’ll lay down a sheet of panko on a pan. I’ll make an egg wash. I’ll prepare yet another pan of panko. All three applications will be seasoned with salt and pepper, the panko zipped up with a touch of Espanola red.

I’ll assemble a ball of the cold mac and cheese. It will have to be at least an inch and a half in diameter due to the size of a pasta within (which sets me to thinking about the use of Acini De Pepe, a pasta the shape and size of rice). I will roll the ball in panko, immerse it in egg wash and roll it in the second panko mix. I will refrigerate the balls on a parchment-lined sheet pan while I roll others.

I’ll heat canola oil in a pot to a temp of 350-360. In will go several balls, the oil deep enough to cover them. I’ll fry the balls until they are a lovely golden brown, scoop them out with a fry strainer and drain them on paper towel.

If the balls fail to hold together, I will try a suggestion I found on the Web — namely, to form the balls, then freeze them. Then do the panko, egg wash, panko process and freeze the balls again. The frozen balls are then deep fried.

As for a sauce: Forget the creamy tomato and let’s concentrate on just cream — as in a béchamel with loads of butter, a spritz of white wine, a bit of ground nutmeg, salt, pepper and a load of parmesan.

And the wine to be consumed with the balls?

Well, something from Tipsy’s Liquor World, of course.

My new, favorite place in the whole wide world.

The joint has tons of wine and spirits (who woulda guessed?). There is a tasting area, complete with tunes somewhat clumsily rendered on a grand piano by a large man wearing a lumberjack outfit. There’s a wine bar with an upscale menu and a deli set off to one side of the cavernous, cathedral-like space.

When I grow up, I want to live at Tipsy’s.

After an hour or so inside the temple, I am even looking forward to the next trip to Denver to see a doctor. Any doctor.

With luck, some follow-up visits will be required.

Over the course of several years.

I can load a container of fried macaroni and cheese balls and take them along. I don’t want to get too hungry during the trip.

What's Cookin?

Ms. Angelina (Angie) Archuleta-Stalling, born Sept. 8, 1934, in Trujillo, Colo., to Ubaldo E. and Raquel Archuleta, passed away in Dallas, Texas, Thursday morning, Aug. 21, 2008.

She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Duran, of Pagosa Springs, and Dina Montano, of Dallas, Texas; son-in-law Alex Duran; grandchildren Cheree Henderson and Cheric Duran; great-grandsons Michael, Caden and Ethan Henderson; and great-great-grandson Kyler Henderson, all of Pagosa Springs.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Claudette Marie Montano, and granddaughter, Cherica Shannon Duran; one brother Ubaldo Jr.; and one sister, Senovia (Nova) Archuleta; and her parents.

Ms. Angie, as we knew her, was a member of the Catholic church and was well-known in this community, having been raised in Edith (Coyote Park) on the historical Archuleta Ranch, which belonged to her grandparents. Her mother later moved them into Pagosa Springs, where she lived until moving to Durango in 1969. In 1974, she moved to Iowa, living there 26 years and then to Dallas, Texas, where she remained for the past eight years.

Archuleta County and the surrounding area remained in her heart, she was deeply rooted to her dearly beloved friends and relatives who remain in the Pagosa Springs area.

A memorial mass has been scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Pagosa Springs. All are welcome to attend the mass and the luncheon to follow.

Memorial services and interment will be held at Washington Heights Memorial Gardens in Ogden,Utah, Sept. 15, 2008, where she will be placed to rest with her daughter and parents, whom she so dearly loved.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Wipe Out Kids Cancer, 6350 LBJ Freeway, Suite 162, Dallas, TX 75240. Telephone number is (214) 987-4662 and Web site is www.wokc.org.

Jesus Demetrio Martinez

 July 23 1946 — July 10, 2008.

 Jesus Demetrio Martinez   passed away July 10, 2008, in Honduras, Central America, where he made his home for the past 20 years. Demetrio was born in Pagosa Springs, Colo.,  July 23, 1946, to Maria Fernandez Martinez and Jesus Martinez.

On Aug 27, 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Connie Halterman, in Pagosa Springs. From this union came two beautiful daughters: Tonya Sue and Theresa Dawn.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Theresa Dawn in October of 2007; and three brothers, Jesus Maria Martinez lll, Le Roy Juanito and  John Joseph Martinez.

Demetrio  is survived by  his wife of 28 years, Olga Martinez; his daughter, Tonya, and her  husband, Juvenal Cordova; four  grandchildren, Shaundra Martinez and Samantha Cordova  of California, April and Michael Padilla  of Farmington, N.M.; his  sister, Cecilia Campbell, of  Bloomfield  N.M.; four  brothers,  Benerito and Stella Martinez of Farmington, N.M., Joe Dan and Patsy Martinez, of  Henderson, Neva., Manuel and Bonnie  Martinez, of Henderson Nev., and Orlando Martinez, of  Broomfield, Colo. There are numerous nieces and nephews … and extended family. Additionally, Demetrio is survived by  several family members and friends from his recent marriage who valued him as a father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, and a great friend.  Several of them live in Jacksonville, Fla. and in Honduras, Central America.

Demetrio graduated from Pagosa Springs High School and then attended Adams State College where he later became a history teacher and PE coach. He did his student teaching in Pagosa Springs and then went on to teach in Mancos, Colo. His next career advancement lead him to work for the Board of Education where he and others composed  Title  1 and   bilingual programs that are taught in the schools today. He then came upon several career opportunities with the government and the Agency for International Development. His positions  sent him to Central and South America. After completing his master’s degree in education, he chose to become a consultant in all entities of education.                                                                           

Demetrio was an avid outdoorsman, as he loved to hunt and fish. His passion for the outdoors was evident as many times he would grab his backpack and hike  into the woods for days, or sit and fish for hours. Demetrio loved to help people and was a giving person.

Demetrio chose  to stay in Honduras, Central America, where  he passed away at home and was laid to rest July 11, 2008.  There will be memorial services in Pagosa Springs at a later date. 

In Memoriam

May 14, 1984-September 11, 2006.

You’re Still the Biggest Part of Me.

You’re my baby brother,

There will never be another.

The one who’s always been there,

No one knows how much I care.

God took you home to his house,

And did it quiet as a mouse.

How could he let this happen,

to leave me here so saddened.

You were with me through thick and thin,

And some day we’ll meet up again.

We’ll hold each other Oh so tight,

And not remember stupid fights.

And even though I may not show it,

So no one else can see,

You’re still the biggest part of me.

Your nieces that you loved so much,

Remember you, your gentle touch.

They write your name,

And even better than their own,

Then they say to their Pa-Pa and their Na-Na,

We want our Uncle Abel to come home.

They touch your things, they smell your clothes,

They try their best to keep you close.

The gift of life is mine again,

And he will hear and see you, too.

Because we’ll always speak of you.

My baby brother, we love you.

Sulenna. 11:11.

Mama, Pops, Daniel and Sulenna Ross; Yolanda,

Anastacia Abella; and Jesica Livingston.

On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, Gary and Judy Waples were given a surprise party for their 50th wedding anniversary by their daughter and son-in-law, Cindi and David Fields of California.
Gary and Judy were married in Riverside, Calif., on Aug. 29, 1958.  Gary retired from So Cal Edison in 1994, where he was a Customer Services Manager. The couple have lived in Pagosa Springs since 1995.

It’s a boy. Aryah Jude Trujillo was born Aug. 8, 2008, to Abraham and Jessica Trujillo. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. His proud grandparents are Henry and Lou Jean Espinosa of Pagosa Springs, and Mark and Manuelita Carr of Mountainair, N.M.

Tasha Rayburn

Tasha Rayburn, age 15, daughter of Gerald and Melina Rayburn of Pagosa Springs, graduated valedictorian from Christa McAullife Academy in June of 2008 with a 4.0 grade point average. She also attended Pagosa Springs High School. She is now enrolled at the University of New Mexico on a full scholarship. Her interests include Taekwondo, and she is a second-degree black belt.

Becky Janssen and Aaron Hamilton

Becky Janssen, daughter of Mark and Marjorie Janssen, and Aaron Hamilton, son of David and Penne Hamilton, announce their plans to wed at the Nauvoo Temple in Nauvoo, Ill., on Sept. 12.  Becky is a 2002 graduate of West Jordan High School in West Jordan, Utah. and is currently working at Design Source in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Aaron is a 2004 graduate of Pagosa Springs High School and is currently attending Brigham Young University.  The couple plan to reside in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the Pagosa Springs Arts Council Summer Youth Art Camp in Pagosa Springs’ first public art project, to raise funds for affordable housing in Archuleta County.

Students of the art camp painted birdhouses during their last week of camp. The completed birdhouses will be auctioned off at an exhibit reception at the Pagosa Springs Arts Council Town Park Gallery today, Sept. 11, from 5-7 p.m. All money raised during the silent auction will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

Anatomy for artists workshop

Sabine Baeckmann-Elge is the instructor for this class and she says, “Throughout my years of teaching illustration and painting, I have found that one of the most difficult things my students are able to really get a handle on is anatomy — not only human anatomy, but animal anatomy as well. As a result, using people or animals as subjects in their art is often a scary proposition. This course will approach human anatomy with a new perspective, with a goal of making this subject just as enjoyable to paint or illustrate as any other.”

Sabine is a trained medical and scientific illustrator, whose work has been published in medical journals, ads, surgical manuals, both nationally and internationally. She has studied anatomy and physiology, as well as pre-med coursework, and applied her knowledge to her career as a medical and scientific illustrator during her career in the medical and pharmaceutical advertising and publishing fields in the New York/New Jersey area. She has a bachelor of science in applied arts from Pace University, and has done master’s course work at NYU.

This workshop will not produce pretty pictures. It will, however, help in developing an intimate knowledge of how the human body works, so that the artist can accurately portray a human subject in their art. We will be covering general anatomical body proportions, the face, hands and feet, and aspects of age. Animal anatomy will be covered if time allows, or may be addressed in a follow-up workshop.

Students will need to bring a drawing pad and pencils, charcoal pencils (if desired) erasers, and any other favorite illustration tools. Handouts and reference materials will be provided. Come and have fun, learn and grow in your confidence in illustrating the human body. The workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at the community center Arts and Crafts Room from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

PSAC and Pagosa Mountain Hospital

The Pagosa Springs Arts Council and the Pagosa Mountain Hospital Art Committee are hosting the hospital’s second juried art exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The two groups welcome everyone to join them at the opening reception of the two-month art show, which will be held in conjunction with the hospital’s second open house.  The artwork, juried by Denver Art Museum Associate Curator Ann Daley, includes artists from many different parts of the Four Corners area.

Sponsorships of artwork by community members will be sought so that the exhibition becomes part of the hospital’s permanent art collection. 

Anyone interested in supporting art and artists in this way is encouraged to attend the reception on Sept. 18 to see what it is all about, or to contact Kathleen Steventon, 731-3029. See you all there.

Photography Club

The Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month during the club year from September through May. Interested photography enthusiasts are welcome to attend at no charge for the first meeting.  Any and all are invited to join for annual dues of $20 for single individuals and $30 for family membership. For more information, contact club president Tom Peterson at TJPimages@aol.com or 264-1220.

Painting Plein Air with Pierre Mion

Pierre Mion is offering a Plein Air Watercolor Workshop but this time it is not in Pagosa Springs. The workshop will be held at the La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Ariz. This hotel is a restored masterpiece in the style of old Spanish hotels. Here is a link to the La Posada Hotel if you would like to see the beautiful surroundings for this fun, change of pace workshop: www.laposada.org.

The dates are Oct. 13-17. We will drive down on the 13th (it is a 5.5 hour drive) and classes will be held Oct. 14, 15 and 16. We will drive home on the 17th. The cost of the class is $240 for PSAC members and $265 for nonmembers.

Call Pierre, 731-9781, for more information regarding this exciting Plein Air opportunity, hotel rates and to register for the class. The registration deadline is open.

‘Into the Woods’

The Pagosa Springs Music Boosters has begun production of their holiday musical, “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which will be presented in late November. 

Audition dates are today and tomorrow, 6-8:30 p.m., in the bandroom at the high school.  The Boosters are seeking men and women, high school age and up, for the approximately 15 roles to be cast in the show. Come prepared to sing one verse of either a song from the show or another Broadway musical of your choosing.  An accompanist will be provided.  A cold reading from the script and a group dance audition will be part of the casting process.  Organizers look forward to seeing many of the veteran performers at casting, as well as welcoming those new to Music Boosters.  Music Boosters is a non-profit performing arts and education organization, whose profits are turned back to our community and schools. 2009 will be our 20th anniversary year!  For more information on “Into the Woods” see www.pagosamusicboosters.org, or call Dale Morris at 731-3370.

PSAC exhibit schedule

Sept. 11 — Youth Art Camp Exhibit.

Oct. 2 — Students of Pierre Mion.

Gallery hours

The PSAC Gallery in Town Park is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 264-5020 and visit our Web site at www.Pagosa-Arts.com for additional event information, photographs and more.

PSAC workshop calendar

All of the workshop classes are held in the Arts and Crafts Room of the community center. Call PSAC at 264-5020 to register for any of the classes. Classes may be paid by credit card at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Please note: You must be pre-registered for all classes. If a class is cancelled, for some reason, we would have no way of contacting people who wish to drop in without a name and phone number on file.

• Sept. 13 — Anatomy for Artists with Sabine Baeckmann-Elge.

• Oct. 1 — Plein Air Painting at the Pond behind River Center.

• Oct. 13-17 — Plein Air Watercolor in Winslow, Ariz., with Pierre Mion.

• Oct. 15 — Dried Flower Arranging with Jenny.

• Nov. 8 — Beading with Lizz.

Plein Air Painters of Pagosa

Landscape painters, who work in any medium, are invited to join the Plein Air Painters of Pagosa (PAPP).  Inspired by the long tradition of artists meeting and painting together, PAPP members paint regularly in a friendly atmosphere, supporting and encouraging each other’s efforts — and have a lot of fun in the process!  Artists at any level are welcome.

The PAPP meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 10 a.m. until after lunch, at various locations in the Pagosa area. Meet at 10 a.m., bring your lunch and a friend if you know anyone interested. For more information, contact Jean Smith at 264- 6647.

2009 calendars

The 2009 Pagosa Country Calendars are now available for sale in the Town Park Gallery. The calendars will sell for $8.95 plus tax for nonmembers and $7.95 plus tax for PSAC members. There are also quantity discounts: 10-24 for $6.95 each and 25-plus for $5.95 each.

Watercolor Club

The Watercolor Club normally meets the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at the community center. Watercolorists of all levels are provided the opportunity to use the room for the day. Attending members contribute $5 for use of the space. Attendees should bring a bag lunch, their supplies and a willingness to have a fun creative day. New participants are always welcome.

‘DIALOGUES’ opens Oct. 4 at SHY RABBIT

SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts continues its notable 2008 exhibition schedule with “DIALOGUES,” Oct. 4-Nov. 15.

An opening reception will be held 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.

“DIALOGUES” features figurative ceramic sculptures by Carrianne Hendrickson, New York; colorful abstract paintings by Marcie Paper, New York; elegant ceramic sculptures by Jeff Pender, North Carolina; and thoughtful figurative paintings by Christopher St. John, New Mexico.

Whether abstract, figurative, or purely sculptural, the paintings and ceramics selected for inclusion in “DIALOGUES” contain a conversational element special to each piece. They were chosen for their ability to speak in unique ways to and with the viewer, sometimes subtly, but often overtly.

These works suggest an exchange of ideas and opinions. They hint at a conversation held privately between the artwork and its maker. They announce the internal dialogue taking place between the figures in the paintings or on the ceramics. They have a narrative quality, obvious or hidden, that tells a story to be interpreted differently by each viewer interacting with the work. Abstract compositions might also contain a musical or lyrical element, suggestive of a conversation.

SHY RABBIT gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.

SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts is located at 333 Bastille Drive, two blocks north of U.S. 160, off of North Pagosa Blvd.  The 4,000 square-foot arts facility houses a ceramic studio and fine art gallery, two mixed-media workshops, and two large exhibition spaces.

For more information on SHY RABBIT, please visit www.shyrabbit.com or call 731-2766.

For more information on “DIALOGUES,” visit www.shyrabbit.com/Exhibits.html.

Artisans and artists — a garden variety

The sign for the Pagosa Artisans’ Co-op on Pagosa Street is finished thanks to Donna and Jeff Bouwer and is hanging, have you noticed?

And, we have just accepted an artist from Arboles and are still accepting work. Call us if you are an artist or craftsperson who does unusual art work, especially gift items and those who want to be involved with an active and working co-op. The number is 264-2781.

This is just a reminder of the classes that are forming.

Starting on Sept. 16, a class for children from age 6 and up will begin. This will be taught by Soledad Estrada. The time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wire wrapping jewelry classes will begin Sept. 17, taught by Leslie Kron. The time: every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to noon.

Also forming will be a stained glass class for beginners. Please call 264-2781 to sign up.

Artist in the spotlight

Jana Parkes is a valuable part of the co-op and one of the most dedicated members. To describe Jana, I’d have to say she is a closed book, not read by many people, but a rare collectable book with great value.

She is one who quietly works, takes on the menial task, asking nothing in return. They say, we are all the hero of our own story, but you won’t hear anything from Jana. She is an unsung hero and that is why it is easy to sing her song.

In high school Jana tested with a 97 percent score on her aptitude test on space, realizing she had a knack for it. She attended Kendall College of Design in Michigan studying interior design and graduating with an associate degree. She was a professional designer for 19 years, 11 years of which she owned her own consulting business working with commercial and residential. Her prime focus was utilizing space.

The new city hall and county building, and some offices with the Dow Chemical and Dow Corning Companies in Midland, Mich., were just a few of her contracts. Doctors’ offices, marketing firms, banks and manufacturers also called Jana in order to make their business spaces functional and beautiful.

“Our focus was to make the space so that it supported what the people did and what equipment and people their jobs were related to,” said Jana. “We gave attention to the things that took away frustration, such as a crummy chair which gave them backaches, or consolidating space, moving equipment and files so they would have better access. We tested the ‘before and after’ attitudes and found a startling difference. Even the appearance of the employees changed, for the better.”

I was fascinated as to the art of creating space and utilizing it and the finite detail down to every inch, but it didn’t seem to go with the art of Jana’s that hangs on the walls of the co-op. Her fine art is totally without details. I find her paintings to be light, having a depth and inspiring. I wondered how the same person could possibly produce both.

Leaving the career of space planning and interior design, Parkes followed her spiritual path. She found herself seriously drawn to painting again, which she had done in college. Jana began painting in 1998 part time and became a full time artist in 2006 when she moved to Pagosa.

Each painting has a description of how she feels. “Often others will feel or see things in them that I haven’t,” she said. “My hope is that the paintings, in their own way, are enjoyable, inspirational and food for the soul.”

Others have embraced these feeling that Jana has conveyed through her paintings and many have purchased a number of them and have added them to their collection.

She calls her paintings “energy expressions.” She feels she paints what is there, but not visible to human eyesight. Her recent paintings are of the cosmic with stars, galaxies and nebulae, using mostly a spatter technique.

Parks loves being in nature, taking walks, working in her garden, reading and spending time in solitude.

“Spirit led me to the co-op,” said Jana, “and I know I am supposed to be here. The co-op feels like a home for both me and my art work. I find the cooperative interactions and helping getting it going, along with the future possibilities, very exciting.”

If you get a chance, come by and take time to flip through this picture book of Jana’s life which hangs on the co-op’s walls.

Life in the Artist’s Lane

Have you met any interesting people lately? No? Then you haven’t met an artist.

There are those artists you meet who hold your attention. They exude life and you have to know, see and share in their life. They have a lot of interests. They bring out things that you wished you had.

Then there are those you meet, you roll your eyes and think to yourself, “you’ve got to be kidding.” Now they are really interesting.

Of course, there are those artists who suck up the room with all their bright ideas in which they are never going to do any of them. They just like to talk about them. A little of that artist goes a long way.

You will spot her in a swishy skirt, an armor of chains about her neck, rings on her fingers and toes, a big floppy hat and always a big canvas bag, full of brushes, paper and palette on her way to a painting class or workshop. She is an artist.

Or those who wear oil paints under the nails, on their hands, up their arms, on their face. It’s a sure tip off, that’s an artist.

Artists are visionaries. They’ve been there, done that. When something becomes fashionable, they’ve gone onto something else. There’s always something more exciting that spurs them on to the next best idea.

For myself, I love my white bicycle fence known as “Tour de Slade” that leads visitors to my studio. Some of my children think it’s tacky, I just tell them, I’m an artist!

Artists? What a garden variety of interesting people. They stir you to look at yourself. They dare to walk in freedom. They laugh at themselves and wouldn’t change who they are for anyone. Somehow they get by with things because they are Artists!

They are certainly an odd breed, but interesting.

The third annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, in Town Park in downtown Pagosa Springs.

This free, all-day fall celebration features two new components this year: a running race and the inaugural Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic.

The challenging and beautiful fall trail run will offer a $1,000 prize purse. Each of the three races will wind up, down and around Reservoir Hill, beginning and ending in Town Park.

The 3-mile run will include approximately 50 percent trail and 50 percent road running. It also includes an abrupt climb early in the run for about a half mile.

The 7-mile run is a challenging loop, with more than 800 feet of climb. The course consists of approximately 1.5 miles of paved road, the balance being trail; ranging from dirt road- double track-single track. The trail is mountainous and scenic, with awesome views, challenging climbing and descending with a fantastic spectator-friendly finish though downtown Pagosa Springs.

The 15-mile run is the same challenging run as the 7 mile (done twice) with the addition of a killer little climb! Total ascension exceeds 2,000 feet.

There will also be a kids’ run in and around Town Park; the distance will be 1 mile or less. Each child will receive a finisher’s award and a cool shirt. All entrants will receive a T-shirt; all finishers will receive a fun finisher’s award and the top three men and women will receive prize money for their efforts.

The races will start at 9 a.m.

For more information about the race, or to register online, please visit www.joingecko.org.

The Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic chile cookoff starts at noon and will give spectators an opportunity to sample dozens of varieties of green chile from some of the area’s finest amateur and professional cooks.

If you are a green chile chef yourself and would like to enter, rules and entry forms can be downloaded from www.folkwest.com/chile.htm or picked up at the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

Entry forms are due no later than Sept. 19, late entries will not be accepted.

The following prizes will be awarded: Best Amateur Vegetarian — $200; Best Amateur w/Meat — $200; Best Professional Vegetarian — Trophy; Best Professional w/Meat — Trophy; People’s Choice (can be amateur or professional) — $200. Medals will also be awarded for second and third places in each of the above categories.

The tasting will start promptly at noon; tasting tickets will be 50 cents each. Only tasters may vote for the People’s Choice award.

Two Latin-influenced bands will perform at this year’s Cha Cha: Euforquestra and Nosotros.

Watch for next week’s article, or click on the band links at www.folkwest.com/chile.htm, for more information about these two incredible groups.

The music will start around 2 p.m. (after the chile cookoff) and will go until approximately 6. There will also be food and crafts vendors, cold Mexican beer in the cantina and Hatch green chile roasting all day long.

The Mountain Chile Cha Cha is a rain or shine event with a big tent. Plan to come out and cheer for the runners, taste some authentic Southwestern green chile and dance to the sounds of Euforquestra and Nosostros on Sept. 27 in Town Park.

If you would like to volunteer at the Mountain Chile Cha Cha, please call Crista at 731-5582.

Bayfield’s ninth annual Heritage Days will take place this weekend in downtown Bayfield.

Heritage Days starts with An Evening of Entertainment at 7 p.m. Friday at the old middle school gym in downtown Bayfield. Entertainers include storytellers and poets Lindy Simmons of Mancos, Sam Noble of Durango, and Fred Harman III from the Fred Harman Art Museum in Pagosa Springs. Music will be performed by The Worleys and the Howard Cattle Company. Bayfield seniors will hold a pie auction.

Events continue Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with a Boy Scout 5K Fun Run on Mill Street, followed by the old-fashioned parade at 10 a.m. and a full day of activities on Mill Street and in Joe Stephenson Park, including a quilt show, vendors, live music, Husqvarna hands-on chainsaw extravaganza, beer tent, roping tournament, petting zoo, and kiddie train rides.

A family supper and sock hop dance starts at 5:30 in the community gym.

Also on Saturday, there’s a flea market at Gem Village Country Store and a classic car and truck show at Pine River Auto Supply on Mountain View Drive.

On Sunday, Cowboy Church is at 9 a.m. in Eagle Park, followed by more live music, the roping tournament, and a firefighter’s muster at noon and 3:30 p.m., with friendly competitions between the Los Pinos Fire District and Upper Pine River Fire District.

A full schedule of events is online at www.pinerivertimes.com under community events. For more information, call 884-2331.

On Sunday, Sept. 14, the Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship service topic will be “The Seven Deadly Sins ... A Fresh Look.”

It will be presented by journalist, biographer and former political cartoonist Judith Reynolds, from Durango.

Reynolds, who has long been interested in human folly and the notion of sin, will speak about “the list,” its history, its transformations, and why it still matters.

The children’s program will continue the consideration of rituals by exploring symbols. They will create a personal crest or a flaming chalice and hear the story behind the symbol of the chalice for UUs.

The service begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Unit B-15, Greenbriar Plaza. Turn east on Greenbrier Drive off of North Pagosa by the fire station, then left into the back parking lot and look for the big sign. All are welcome.

Charis Bible Fellowship to welcome Mike Miller

Charis Bible Fellowship is excited to welcome Mike Miller of Fort Collins, pastor of Father’ House Ministries, to teach in a series of meetings — Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The meeting location is 81 Greenbriar Drive, Unit D.

Mike is a gifted and discerning teacher of the Word whose walk with God began at an early age. He and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for 33 years, are the parents of six children and the grandparents of 23 beautiful grandchildren. They both attended Rhema Bible College of Tulsa, Okla., in 1977. In 1978, they began their first church in Fort Collins, which has evolved into Father’s House Ministries.

In Father’s House, their vision for a local Bible College and Healing Rooms ministry has been established. Father’s House has a consistent outreach to Larimer County Detention Center and is currently ministering at four state prisons. Internationally, the people of the church have been active on five continents with various mission trips and ministries during the past two years. Their goal is to see every believer fulfill their God-given calling to be the joy filled, mature, kingdom living people. Father’s House Ministries is called to release the church and equip the saints to do the work of the ministry by empowering every believer to know the grace of God in a fresh and real way.

Everywhere they minister, the message of healing infiltrates, and many are made whole, set free and healed. Their main calling is to reveal, to the body of Christ, what our identity truly is and what our identity means in everyday life. They expound that our God is good, always faithful, and has provided all that we need for life and health and peace, through Jesus.  Another facet of the call of God on their ministry is to help remove shame and guilt and the overwhelming sense of failure from a man or woman whether incarcerated or not.

We would love to have you come join us for this series of meetings.  For further information, contact Pastor Janet Maley at 264-2428.

There’s less than eight weeks to go, and we need to be ready. We, as in the voters. Ready for the Nov. 4 general election. And we need to be ready for action at all political levels. Clear away the glitz and hyperbole and we still have one of the most important elections in recent memory on the horizon — certainly on the national level, and there is no denying the upcoming local election is tantalizing for anyone concerned about Pagosa Country and its future.

The usual nonsense has been obvious thus far in the presidential race — rhetoric, little substance, buzz words, labels and “issues.” With luck, the mist will clear and voters will get a better view of candidates and their opinions, an accurate take on records and experience, a better fix on what those elements mean to a nation burdened by war, recession, enormous debt, major problems looming with health care, an embedded bureaucracy and an aging population that will soon demand greater attention.

It is time for voters to require sharp questions and meaningful answers to those questions, rather than choking down doublespeak and made-for-media poses. And to ask for a cessation of the partisan crud that bobs on the surface of American politics like pond scum — talk about biased media advanced by those who have their own television and radio shows that reach millions of viewers and listeners; talk designed to weaken the pressure of real questions, when and if they are asked. We need an end to the use of labels, to underhanded partisan tactics and the machinations of key figures in a kleptocracy (to borrow a term from Jared Diamond) that, in any of its forms, exists first and foremost to move wealth from ordinary citizens to an elite.

Locally, we might have a better chance to judge candidates and issues on the ballot. There are two critical county commissioner races, coming in the wake of a financial crisis and in the face of a somewhat shaky future. Here, too, we must be careful about rhetoric and poorly crafted information. We need to assess experience and character — two aspects of a candidate’s profile that are inextricably intertwined — and judge those attributes in light of the county’s central needs. Buzz words won’t do the trick. Clever campaign slogans won’t carry the load. Skill and practice matter — skill and practice in line with the situation at hand.

Local voters will also decide whether or not to extend a 2 percent countywide sales tax. If extended, that tax will continue to be divided equally between town and county, the county dedicating its share to the Road Capital Improvement Fund, a fund depleted during the county’s financial crisis. There is also a race for county treasurer. Does anyone now doubt the importance of a competent treasurer?

So, it is time to exercise critical acumen when appraising information and to come to sound conclusions before Nov. 4.

And it is time for residents of Pagosa Country not registered to vote to do so. The deadline is Oct. 6.

If registered, be ready to go to the polls Nov. 4, prepared to make informed decisions. Too many registered voters in Pagosa Country failed to show up for the recent primary election. Too many of our friends and neighbors neglected their duties as citizens and stayed away from what was, undeniably, one of the more important primary elections in memory. Participation is key in this system. What little power the ordinary man or woman has is directly linked to his or her willingness to learn and to vote. There is too much to lose if we don’t engage this process, and now is the time.

Karl Isberg

Dear Editor:

In response to Mr. Finney’s glowing support of Barak Obama, I would like to offer my views on the illustrious senator from Illinois.

Have you noticed the sticking similarity between Barack Hussein (blame his Mama, not me) Obama and Georgia peanut farmer Jimmy Carter, the inexperienced, incompetent pacifist who almost wrecked this country in four short years? Carter gave Hamas credibility recently by meeting with them, and Obama plans on doing the same with Iran’s Ahmadinejad. Open discourse has really proven to work with that radical idiot, hasn’t it? On his celebrity tour of the world, Obama asked the French, of all people, to help us combat terrorism. As an American, asking the French to help us with anything makes me ashamed. Should they agree, they’ll probably surrender after three days. They can’t even control the radical Muslims in their own country, much less help anyone else. So much for Obama’s acumen in foreign diplomacy!

Obama is against all exploratory drilling and additional nuclear and coal powered generating plants. Short of mounting solar panels on our cars and planting wind turbines in our backyards, that eliminates 99% of all available options, unless Al Gore starts producing methane gas from both ends. If liberal conservationists rule, we’ll soon become the cleanest third-world country on the planet. Our military cannot function on solar or wind power.

Obama says drilling won’t affect gasoline prices for ten years. If Congress approves offshore and Arctic drilling, OPEC will immediately increase production to make drilling less attractive and less profitable, and oil prices will decrease. Have you noticed when the price of a barrel of oil drops, gasoline prices go down the next day. Isn’t that an immediate short term affect? It doesn’t take ten years for that cause-and-affect phenomenon to occur, does it? So much for Obama’s acumen in economics! We have sufficient oil reserves to make us independent from foreign oil, if liberals will just allow access to it.

Don’t worry about Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, because Israel won’t allow that to happen, with or without world help or approval. If Obama wins in November, look for a preemptive Israeli attack on Iran’s uranium enriching facilities before Carter Junior takes office in January, in order to assure U.S. support. If that happens, we’d better be drilling offshore, onshore, and in Nancy Pelosi’s backyard.

I assume part of McCain’s “National Health Insurance” that Mr. Finney referred to is V.A. medical care. Lord knows, after seven years of getting his teeth knocked out, both arms and numerous ribs broken, and non-stop physical torture 24/7 in the Hanoi Hilton, he’s entitled to and deserving of everything he gets. I think he’s earned the benefits, but maybe Mr. Finney disagrees.

I seriously doubt that Barack and Michelle Obama have ridden many busses, and speaking of comparing homes, does Al Gore’s conservative little mansion and the “Clinton Crib,” just two of many possible examples of poor Democrats, offend Mr. Finney any at all? Probably not, unless he can be unbiased and objective in his comparisons.

Vote carefully in November folks. There’s a whole lot riding on the results.

Roy K. Boutwell

Wichita Falls, Texas 

Highway concerns

Dear Editor:

In response to Dean Schultz’s letter last week, I can understand completely why it is confusing whether the right-hand lane coming down Put Hill at 8th Street is only a right turn lane or is a through lane. There is a sign indicating that it is “right turn only” before the intersection, but apparently, many people don’t see it. There used to be a “right turn arrow” and “right turn only” painted on the road, but for some reason these have not been repainted. (Even though CDOT recently repainted the crosswalk at this same intersection.) I live up 8th Street and use this intersection daily to turn east from 8th to U.S. 160. There have been at least a dozen times just this summer that I would have been broadsided if I had not been aware that people coming down this lane might not really turn right at 8th.

I contacted CDOT about this, and was told that there will be permanent inlays into the asphalt to indicate this turn, but not for a couple of months. He said that he would try to schedule a temporary painted arrow and wording in a couple of weeks when the crews come back to this area. I also mentioned the same problem at the elementary school entrance on 10th Street. CDOT was very helpful, however, I think that if anyone else is concerned about safety issues at these intersections, they should also call and express their concerns — 385-1402.

Carolyn Clark

Highly qualified

Dear Editor:

As a member of the vacancy committee for the Republican Party, I feel it my duty to correct statements submitted to the editor by Judith S. Esterly regarding the nomination of Betty Diller for county treasurer.

 The Vacancy Committee did investigate the duties of the treasurer. I personally spoke with Bob Moomaw and requested a copy of the job description. He provided me the statute that outlines the duties of the treasurer. The Vacancy Committee met several times discussing the qualifications for treasurer and conducted face-to-face interviews with all four candidates. Background checks were performed before deciding on a candidate.

 Ms. Esterly’s chief concern appears to be Betty’s filing bankruptcy in 2002.  Betty started her insurance and securities business just six days prior to Sept. 11. As a newly established business she did not have the luxury of a solid client base to get her through the hard times. Bad things happen to good people. “High character” should not be determined by these unfortunate circumstances, but how one responds to them. Yes, Betty was forced to file bankruptcy, but she has the extraordinary character and integrity to pay back the debt discharged by the bankruptcy.  She is still working to pay the balance of her debt.  The IRS, understanding the circumstances, forgave all penalties owed to them.

 Mrs. Diller’s experience is much more extensive than “filling out tax forms.” She has extensive business management and consulting experience, accounting and bookkeeping, and she was a small business owner. 

 Betty is a highly qualified business woman with incredible ethics and integrity. She is a breath of fresh air with no ties to any of the current problems in the treasurer’s office. That is why she has my vote.

 I would like to extend an invitation to Ms. Esterly to attend the Republican Central Committee meeting the third Wednesday of each month, noon, at Boss Hoggs and the Archuleta County Republican Women’s luncheon the second Tuesday of each month, also at noon at Boss Hoggs.

 If you would like to find out more information about Betty Diller, her Web site is BettyDiller.com or feel free to call her at 264-4454.

 Debbie Fredricks

No credibility

Dear Editor:

I found watching the Republican National Convention last Tuesday night quite humorous. The Republicans (?) viciously attacked John McCain in 2000 and instead chose George W. Bush to be their candidate. The Republicans boisterously chose George again as their candidate in 2004. But now, in 2008, they support McCain and don’t even want Bush or Cheney to show up in Minneapolis! Shouldn’t these people stop, rethink, and reevaluate their judgments and values? They gave us the worst president in United States history, but now expect us to support their nominee this year? You have got to be kidding. The GOP (Grand Oil Party) has had its rule for eight years, but it is time for them to go.

Frankly, I would like to know what happened to the Republican Party and its members. They used to claim to be for fiscal restraint, less government growth, less involvement in the affairs of other nations, strict interpretation of the Constitution, and supporting our soldiers. A good platform, but where are we now? We have an unbelievably large national debt that continues to grow each day; the U.S. is borrowing money from Chinese banks to pay for a war in Iraq; the size and influence of the federal government has swelled with a whole new department added and the negative effects of the NCLB act on local educational control; we are involved in Afghanistan and Irag, but Bin Laden is still free; Bush and his staff have violated the Constitution several times; our administration has sanctioned torture and violated the privacy rights of Americans; and, Haliburton, GE, Exxon, and contract workers benefit from the war in Iraq while soldiers and their families are strained beyond their limits.

Perhaps, over the years, the true Republicans were deceived and fooled by the Neo-Conservatives and their media blitz funded by huge corporate wealth. They seem to have been steamrolled and have lost control of their party. For example, even here in Colorado traditional Republicans were silent while oil corporations imported executives like Bill Owens and Bob Schaffer to run for office and distort our government to serve their needs. 

A healthy Republican party based on its historical platform could be very good for America. But in the meantime, the Neo-Conservative, oil-controlled Republican Party of today has lost credibility, and its candidates should not be voted into office.

Jim Hicklin

Sign theft

Dear Editor:

It’s despicable that someone would take a political sign for Clifford Lucero out of my yard in broad daylight. Tuesday morning the political sign was there and within two hours it was gone — stolen.

 Everyone is entitled to their opinion and can have a candidate’s sign on their property, but why would someone be so compelled as to come on someone’s property and steal a sign?

 Signs are expensive to have made up and my property is my private property. So, if you support a different candidate, have a sign on your own property. I hope no one steals it.

 Sue Hill

We the People

Dear Editor:

I want to express my thanks to the ArchuletaDems.org for allowing me to attend an historic event in Mile High Stadium. I wish I could adequately describe the emotion and energy when 87,000 of us collectively greeted our candidate for president. Mr. Barak Obama, despite considerable concern for his safety and against usual practice, had the courage to open up the Convention to The People and gave every American the opportunity to apply to attend and participate in their democracy.

He brought a message of hope when supply side economics has vastly enriched a tiny minority, increased the numbers of those in poverty, eroded our economy and diminished the middle class. We have gone from being the biggest creditor to the biggest debtor in the world. We cannot afford four more years of this. I was pen pal and support person to a dear friend and Guardsman during his year in Iraq so this election is personal. When my beloved friend returned it was clear he had a wounded spirit and now, a diagnosis. So imagine my fears and sleepless nights when my beautiful son, Marine Corporal Andrew Fullwood, was deployed to Fallujah with First Recon. (Now he’s back at Pendleton and safe.) Imagine the dilemma in my heart, loving my country, being so very proud of my son, and knowing the justification for this war kept changing for proving false. Not one single Iraqi attacked the World Trade Center. Operation Iraqi Freedom has resulted in the deaths of more than 4,000 of our sons and daughters, has injured countless more of them, continues to empty our coffers and run up our debt, has resulted in the deaths of 100,000 plus Iraqis and has made refugees of more than 4 million Iraqi men, women, children and old people. John McCain chides his opponent for not recognizing this tremendous success. McCain has his eyes on Iran which was mightily encouraged when we attacked their enemy, Iraq. This cold war era veteran appears to want to escalate problems with Russia and declared us all Georgians. No, thanks. Georgia foolishly bombed Ossetia in the middle of the night and killed more than 1,000 people. Please take me off that list. I am not a Georgian. I am an American. McCain says he hates war but seems to have no other international policy.

Barak Obama is one of few who had judgment to understand from the start what a misadventure war in Iraq would prove to be. He rightly informed his supporters this campaign is not about him; it is about us. We the People have a mess to clean up. We the People have our work cut out for us. It is my belief Obama has the leadership to inspire us to our task. Attending that event quickened a healing process for the wounds of the last eight years. I am ready to exchange fear for hope. We can do it. Yes, we can.

Barbara Jetley

County or private

Dear Editor:

At the July 9 planning commission meeting, the TreeTops development was voted down by a resounding 5-0 vote. The planning commission voted 5-0 because the TreeTops development does not meet the criteria of the county Land Use Code or the community plan. The planning commission had an additional 10 points of concern and voted 5-0 against the TreeTops rezoning request from agricultural to residential. The planning commission voted with no indecision or confusion.

After sitting through the TreeTops meetings in 2007 and 2008, my confusion is why would TreeTops expect the county to change all the rules to suit their purposes? Is TreeTops a county project or a private one?

Ed King

He scares me

Dear Editor:

Barack Obama scares me! The reasons he scares me follow:

First, Obama’s association with Jeremiah “God Damn America” Wright. For 20 years, Obama has been a member of Wright’s church. He was married there and had his children baptized there, yet he did not renounce Wright’s church until it became expedient to do so in his run for the office of president of the United States. This church is a hotbed of racial hate, and an advocate of violence against people other than black people.

Second, while a member of Wright’s church of hate, Obama accompanied Wright on a visit to give Louis Farrakhan an award for a lifetime of achievement. Farrakhan is the man that leads the American Islamic Movement dedicated to the destruction of Israel. This association causes me great concern.

Thirdly, Obama is beholden to many special interest groups such as the trial lawyers, the National Teachers Association, the environmentalists and large labor unions. Trial lawyers want and need special legislation to enable them to blackmail many of our better business enterprises; the teachers oppose school choice primarily because they have failed the American children to bring about an excellent education; the environmentalists have stymied development of our natural resources and precipitated the enormous increase in the cost of energy; and the large labor unions that would ban the right to work, which should be accepted as a God-given right, without having to pay tribute to union officials.

Fourthly, Obama is the product of the state of Illinois’ political machine, one of the most corrupt systems in our glorious country.

Fifthly, Obama advocates surrendering to the likes of North Korea’s Kim Jong II, Venezuela’s Chaves and Iran’s Ahmadenijad by a premature withdrawal from Iraq. The war on terror started in 1979, and will take a strong America to prevail. Obama has never spent a day in the service of our country other than as an elected politician. Since September 11, 2001, we have not suffered another act of terrorism in our country, thanks to the active leadership of President Bush. Obama wants to flush all our gains down the drain and abandon our best efforts at containing the terrorists.

Lastly, but not least, Obama was born a Muslim, trained as a youth as a Muslim, and has most, if not all, of his family members, half-brothers and sisters, that are still practicing members of the Muslim religion. Admittedly, not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists so far have proven to be Muslims. This causes me extreme discomfort.

I am not sure Obama puts America first.

Sincerely,

James W. Porter

United in support

Dear Editor:

Those who signed this letter represent the three major political entities. While we may not share exactly the same view on national or international issues, we are 100-percent united in supporting Marion Francis, the strongest county commissioner candidate to represent District 2 of Archuleta County.

At the November general election, voters will have several choices for county commissioner candidates. We all appreciate choices. Please take time to investigate each candidate. Choose to make an informed and non-partisan decision in order to put the most qualified candidate in both of the districts that are open. This county cannot afford more mistakes and will need superior leadership in our Board of County Commissioners to move through the current inferior condition of the county.

Marion Francis is registered as Unaffiliated. Like others who make up that large group of voters, he is often called an Independent. It is that very independence combined with pertinent professional experience and unequivocal decency that make him the man we hope you will elect in November.

Citizens can register to vote until Oct. 6. There will be several community forums where the candidates will be presenting themselves, their goals and their credentials. Remember, each registered voter has the opportunity to cast a vote for one commissioner candidate in each of the two districts up for election.

Ken Gordon, outgoing Majority Leader in the Colorado State Senate, listed 10 “Rules” for legislative conduct and they apply to the conduct of every elected official. Number 1: “Think for yourself. If you don’t have internal values that inform your conduct, find another occupation.” Marion Francis has those values. Please elect him. Archuleta County needs his independence and our unity more than ever before.

Sincerely,

Kerry Dermody, Democrat

Bob Goodman, Republican

Kalei Pitcher, Unaffiliated

Red Cross relief

Dear Editor:

Nearly 2 million residents of Louisiana evacuated their homes to escape the wrath of Hurricane Gustav. The Category 2 hurricane missed New Orleans but left a trail of destruction across Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle after making landfall in Cocodrie, La. There are now over 800,000 people without power across the region and they are expected to be without power for 2 to 8 weeks. We are currently providing over 400,000 meals a day. The Red Cross also is there providing shelter and comfort to individuals and families affected by the storm.

As Hurricane Hanna and Ike and Tropical Storm Josephine are brewing in the Atlantic, the Red Cross is preparing to help residents in the path of these storms. On integral part of the Red Cross disaster mission begins before disaster strikes. The American Red Cross Disaster Relief fun enables the Red Cross to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance to the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008.

Support from our fellow residents of southwestern Colorado can make a difference in the lives of people who depend on the Red Cross after a large disaster strikes, like Hurricane Gustav or more frequent, smaller disasters in our community like house fires. A financial gift to the Disaster Relief Fund ensures that the Red Cross can operate shelters and provide meals for evacuees, victims and clean up workers. Donations also ensure that we can provide vital services like mental health and first aid.

The Red Cross estimates it will spend over $35 million supporting the people of the Gulf Coast area for Hurricane Gustav. With three more storms set to follow Gustav, the Red Cross is relying on the compassion and generosity of the American public now more than ever.

To make a donation to the National Disaster Relief Fund, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit the Red Cross Web site at redcross.org or call our local chapter at 259-5383.

Cindi Shank

Executive Director

American Red Cross-Southwest Colorado Chapter

Dearest friends, Pagosa fire department, EMTs, Pagosa Mountain Hospital, Dr. Jim Pruitt and wonderful staff, Peggy, Deb and Carol, Phillip, all the wonderful caregivers. The EMTs were astounding and did their best to keep me calm and taking care of both my mother and myself. Thank you. You are the heroes of the world.

God bless all of you for being there and taking care of my mother, Peggy Zeldes, on Friday Sept. 5 , at my one-year memorial for my late husband, Bill Pritchard, and open house at 7411 U.S. 160. All pitched in like family and took care of everything, while I stayed with mom at the hospital. I regret that I could not continue the memorial and open house on Saturday and Sunday and hope I did not inconvenience anyone. EMT Carrie, thank you for your love and wise words, from one widow to another. Thank you dearest friends for all your phone calls and concerns. You keep me going.

Special thanks to Dana and Sandi Schmidt, Julie and Dave Paige, Walter Kobylka, Alex Martinez, Rick Bartholomew, Dave and Shawna Snarr, Dennis Davis, Adalayda Rayburn, Steve Rogers, Alijandro Huesca, Dr. Thomas and Patty Yost, Dan Pickett, Karen Thomas, Molly May, Kristy Howey, Jim and Dagmar Huffman, Linda and Howard Humphries, Gerry at Land and Sea, Scott Anderson, Diane Brown, Mary and Terry Foot. I owe you all so much,. You all know what you mean to me.

 Much love and god bless all of you.

 Terri Pritchard and Peggy Zeldes

Dear friends and family:

On behalf of my late wife, Sandra L. Mehrer, and myself, I would like to thank the following: LaQuey Funeral Home, Jerry LaQuey for his attention to detail and his kindness; Angela’s Flower Shoppe, Jenny for her good taste and expertise; the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints on Majestic Drive, for the use of the facility and gentle words; the ladies of the Relief Society, for the sumptuous array of food and the gentle conversation we shared at the table; to family, for the preparation of the delicious meal; the Pagosa Lodge, for my accommodations; Alice Christie, for her enthusiastic assistance; Bob Snow and Ricky Garardin, for grave preparation; and The Pagosa Springs SUN, for printing the notices.

Sandy had multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. She died of a urinary tract infection. I was caregiver for Sandy for 13 years, until February 2008; she died Aug. 24, 2008.

All of your kindness and generosity is a great comfort to me and a reflection of the community of Pagosa Springs.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Gustav A. Mehrer

Jim Isgar is a state senator from La Plata County. He can be reached in La Plata County at (970) 385-7664, or at the Capitol in Denver at (303) 866-4884 or email at isgarsenate@frontier.net.

Ellen Roberts is the State House Representative for District 59. She can be reached at the Capitol by phone, (303) 866-2914; by fax, (303) 866-2218; or by e-mail at ellen.roberts.house@state.co.us or by mail at P.O. Box 1923 Durango, CO 81302.

The Gray Wolf Ski Club will meet Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11:30 a.m., at the PLPOA Clubhouse, for a potluck and business meeting (election of officers).

The main course will be provided by the club. Visitors are invited.

Call John Ramberg for information, 731-2413.

Everyone has heard of Ducks Unlimited, but who actually knows what Ducks Unlimited is about?

Ducks Unlimited got its start in 1937, as the Dust Bowl left our wetlands devoid of livable land, and our continent’s waterfowl numbers dwindled to record lows. A group of sportsmen joined together to form an organization that focused on a single mission: Habitat Conservation.

Since 1937, more than 792,000 people throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States have joined together in this grassroots effort to become the world’s largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization.

Wetlands are nature’s most productive ecosystems, providing critical habitat to more than 900 wildlife species and invaluable recreation opportunities for people to enjoy. Over the years Ducks Unlimited has hosted more than 4,500 grassroots fund-raising events such as member and sponsor banquets, shooting and fishing tournaments and golf outings. Event dollars represent some of the Ducks Unlimited revenue. Since event dollars are typically unrestricted, Ducks Unlimited is able to spend these funds in our highest priority areas.

During the past fiscal year, 87 percent of Ducks Unlimited expenditures were converted directly to conservation work. This habitat is needed desperately by ducks, geese and other wetland dependent wildlife to survive.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the community center, Ducks Unlimited will host its annual banquet and silent auction. Buffalo Inn will cater with their famous Cajun Boil or barbecue chicken dinner, with sides such as potatoes and corn, and bread pudding to complete the meal. While you are there, purchase a special commemorative beer glass or wine glass and enjoy the open beer and wine bar while you peruse through the live and silent auction area and bid on the many incredible items available throughout the evening.

Tickets are $80 per couple and this includes an annual membership in Ducks Unlimited. Sponsorships of many levels are also available for this event and memberships.

Remember, an average 87 percent of all money raised is put right into the Ducks Unlimited conservation efforts. This is a great chance to have an incredible evening and help with wetland conservation.

For more information, or to purchase your tickets for this event, contact Dan Howe at 731-1274. Tickets are also available from Ducks Unlimited members or at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

Last chance to order seed

The San Juan Conservation District is offering local landowners the opportunity to purchase a variety of seed mixtures for different conservation uses such as erosion control, weed suppression, and grazing land improvement.

These mixtures have been specially developed to provide a ground cover that requires very little watering. Consider these mixes for establishing vegetation around newly constructed homes or for improving pasture condition. A Native Grass Mixture, Dryland Pasture Mix, Wildlife Mix, and Native Wildflower Mix are available. Erosion control blankets are also being offered.

Orders are being taken until Sept. 12. The seed will be available to pick up on Oct. 1. Need an order form? Contact the San Juan Conservation district at 731-3615 or stop by the office at 505A CR 600 (Piedra Road, next to Piedra Automotive).

Timber harvest in Devil Creek area

Timber harvesting operations began Sept. 3 in the Devil Creek area of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.

The harvest will continue through the fall of 2008.

The Devil Creek area is northwest of Turkey Springs.

The public should be alert to logging truck traffic on Piedra Road (County Road 600), Turkey Springs Road (Forest System Road 629) and East Monument Park Road (FSR 630). Expect to hear and see timber harvesting operations near or adjacent to East Monument Park Road between Devil Creek and Middle Mountain.

For safety reasons, the public is encouraged to stay several hundred feet away from active harvesting areas during operations.

The Devil Creek Timber Sale was analyzed in the mid-1990s as part of a forest restoration and fuels reduction effort. The project’s key objectives are to thin dense stands, remove trees affected by and/or susceptible to insect and disease attack, and reduce the potential for catastrophic wildfire. Prescribed burning following timber harvest is a critical component of the project.

Approximately half of the treatment area was harvested during the winter of 1999/2000. Several of the thinned units have undergone follow-up prescribed burning. Primarily due to salvage of fire- or insect-affected timber elsewhere in Colorado, harvest activity was delayed until now.

For more information, contact Bob Dressel, timber sale administrator, San Juan National Forest at (970) 884-1409.

Community service project for youngsters 10 and older

Young people, along with their families or other adult mentors, who are interested in serving their community, are invited to participate in the Family Stewardship Project, through San Juan Mountains Association. 

Join other young people to learn about and preserve the history and cultures that make southwest Colorado unlike any place else in the country. 

The Family Stewardship Project is ideal for high school students wanting to perform community service, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts wanting to fulfill badge requirements, and home-schoolers and experiential learning groups who want to spend meaningful time “on the landscape.” 

In addition to protecting important historic and prehistoric sites, young people will have opportunities to meet other stewards during picnics, outings and other activities. 

There is still time to register for the one-day training session on Sunday, Sept. 21, to adopt an archaeological site.  More training sessions will follow. 

Contact Diane McBride, project coordinator, at (970) 560-1643, or at trowelgal_1@yahoo.com for more information and to register for this unique opportunity. 

Remember: Public Lands and their history belong to all of us to enjoy, respect and protect.

High Country Reflections

Calendar says summer as autumn slides inz

By this writing the calendar still says summer, but the early signs of autumn are everywhere.

At first, changes are slight and unassuming enough to go virtually unnoticed, but eventually, as more obvious ones appear, a concerted scan of the surrounding countryside reveals them in aggregate. At once, they tell of an impending transformation that will ultimately bring shorter days, long cold nights, and the heavy snows of winter.

Each year, it seems, as adjacent forests are still a solid green, I am surprised to discover the first scattering of bright-yellow cottonwood leaves strewn over the earthen pathway of my evening walks. Immediately, I think it must signal the failing health of a great tree, for in late August, following barely three months of growth, it is surely too soon to mean seasonal shift. But then, a glance toward the upper reaches of a nearby grove affirms several higher sprigs, their leaves all faintly-tinted with gold.

Only after a few consecutive mornings of awakening to a distinct chill in the room, do I finally notice the days are shorter, and the sun, in its slightly more southerly rise, is a little later in cresting the forested ridge to the east. By then, daybreak thermometer readings have dipped from the 40s to the mid-30s, and even while afternoons are still bright and balmy, direct sunlight appears somewhat softer and a bit less searing. Evenings, that just a couple of weeks ago allowed simple shirt sleeves, now command a sweater or fleece jacket.

At some point, it dawns on me that precipitation patterns have altered, and the once frequent afternoon thunderstorms are now rare and far less powerful. Every summer, in July and much of August, monsoon winds carry warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico to Arizona, where prevailing southwesterly currents push it here. As it cools and condenses over higher terrain, towering cumulonimbus clouds form, producing lightning, heavy rain and sometimes, hail and high winds. Later in August, as Gulf breezes turn again, the monsoonal flow is cut off, and dryer air comes predominantly from the west or northwest.

Naturally, autumn weather patterns also produce occasional storms, but they’re typically the result of colliding warm and cold air masses, or a passing low-pressure system. Such disturbances often generate significant rain (or snow on the peaks), swirling breezes, and some lightning, but they are seldom as violent or potentially dangerous as the thunderstorms of summer.

Even as weather conditions calm down, human activity slows. Children everywhere return to the classroom, summer tourism wanes, and local shop proprietors report quieter weekdays. Traffic in town, and on the highways leading to and from, is appreciably lighter, and pedestrians feel somewhat safer crossing Pagosa Street. Of course, as long as the weather holds, and until the aspen leaves have all turned and fallen, weekends will show flurries of activity, with visitors hoping to find blue skies, moderate temperatures, and mountain valleys inflamed with color.

As subtle as the early signs can be, many are apparent for weeks before I’m able to grasp their full meaning.

For instance, the towering ponderosa pine next to my home is one of only two conifers in a broad clearing with a radius that far exceeds a hundred yards. Thus, resident red and Abert’s squirrels are most often content with confining their activities to the more secure and dense pine- and spruce-covered slope beyond the clearing to the west. But lately, a solitary red has discovered a varietal bonanza among the cones and seeds in the branches over my roof, and has frenetically dashed across the clearing each of the past several days, risking life and limb, to make full use of this supplemental food source.

Apparently, the late-season value of the rations our tree offers is sufficient to justify the inherent danger in acquiring it, but the little red has also shown tenacity for defending it against at least one intruder of his own kind. The other day, I watched as he vehemently pursued a trespasser round and round the tree trunk, until I began feeling faint and had to look away. Moments later, I saw the uninvited visitor scampering back across the clearing toward the relative tranquility of the forest.

For more than a month I’ve been watching a family of coyotes cavorting outside their den near my home. While I never saw more than one adult at a time, there must have been two, because sadly, one was eventually struck and killed on the highway nearby. Within a day or two, another was lying near the burrow entrance, keeping a close watch on three young pups that appeared about half grown.

In the weeks that followed, mornings seemed to be the height of their family activities, and every sighting showed three healthy siblings, notably larger than before. Finally, as I passed by early one day, one of the pups was sitting several yards from the den, and its parent and two littermates were nowhere in sight. I have not seen any of them since, and can only assume the youngsters are now grown enough to hunt with the pack.

The same highway that claimed one of the coyotes runs through several mule deer migratory routes. Although I seldom see any over the winter months, I do see a few in the summer, and they appear virtually everywhere in the spring and fall. Lately, I’ve seen a number toward twilight, as many are now moving from summer range to more suitable winter habitat.

Occasionally, I see does with a spotted fawn or two, but more frequently, several does and yearling fawns stand poised, apparently considering the safest course from one side of the road to the other. The younger bucks appear in smaller groups, and the larger, more regal bucks generally travel alone or in pairs. By now, antlers are full-grown, and the soft velvet coating will soon be shed, in preparation for the sparring that will earn them a rightful place in the fall rut.

Once the early signs of autumn are evident, more obvious ones seem to come on quickly. Robins and bluebirds are now gathering in flocks for the annual flight south, and gaggles of Canada geese will soon honk high overhead. Meanwhile, the sumacs and Rocky Mountain maples are taking on a reddish hue deep in the woodland undergrowth, as the streamside willows and bog birch are ablaze in dazzling yellows and gold.

Before long, vast groves of quaking aspen will stand out in sharp yellow and orange contrast to the broad expanses of evergreens blanketing the mountains. And immediately after, high-country snows will creep ever lower, until those who would leave have all departed, and the glory of the aspens again covers the forest floor.

Districts could acquire USFS lands for proposed reservoir

As local water districts move to secure real estate for a future raw water reservoir commonly known as Dry Gulch, they also grapple with how to include up to 220 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in the project.

At present, it appears there are but two options and neither will be easy or inexpensive to achieve.

Depending on a slew of things, including actual long-term demands and available funding, the reservoir will likely be from 12,500 acre-feet to 35,000 acre-feet in size. At a minimum, the districts will need 50 acres of USFS land, but planners consider it wise to procure the maximum, lest future expansion is required.

With reservoir construction scheduled to begin in 2020 and completion anticipated by 2025, the San Juan Water Conservancy District and Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District have jointly pursued the purchase of private lands needed to accommodate the planned impoundment two miles northeast of Pagosa Springs.

To date, the districts have acquired 666 acres of private land at a cost of approximately $9.5 million. Other pending purchases involve smaller parcels totaling roughly 140 acres, and could cost a combined $1.5 million.

In order to pay for both the initial and pending purchases, PAWSD obtained a low-interest long-term loan for more than $11 million, while the SJWCD procured a million-dollar grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

To legally utilize USFS land, the districts can either obtain a Special Use Permit, or purchase another parcel of land suitable for exchange with the Forest Service. Because the Forest Service cannot sell public lands to individuals or local governments, an exchange is the only way the districts can achieve fee title ownership of the government land they deem necessary for Dry Gulch.

While acquiring ownership offers rewards, getting there also presents problems.

If the districts opt for an exchange, they will first have to find and purchase a parcel of equal or greater public value. Only then, will the Forest Service begin the long drawn-out process of weighing the pros and cons, completing required scientific and social studies, and gathering extensive public input. The process would likely take years and tons of money, with no guarantees.

Should an expensive exchange ultimately be successful, the districts will be subject to perpetual property taxes, but enjoy greater control over use of the land.

Though some community members suggest a permit might be easier and faster to attain, both water districts and Forest Service officials say it isn’t so.

“The permitting process takes about as long (as an exchange) and most all the costs are born by the applicant,” said Pagosa Ranger District Geologist Glen Raby. “The trouble with a permit is it can be revocable and you never know what conditions might be added to it.”

To apply for a Special Use Permit, applicants must provide myriad details, including an explanation of specific uses, addressing potential environmental and cultural concerns, and illustrating how the public will benefit. Again, there are no guarantees.

As part of the districts’ application, related uses will include a dam, river diversion structure, pumping plant and pipeline to deliver water to the reservoir. Even though the actual size of the impoundment isn’t yet known, these facilities will be on districts’ land, with only water storage taking place on from 50 to 220 acres of USFS land.

According to the districts, consultants completed two environmental and cultural review studies in 2007, which show “no significant issues of concern.” Nevertheless, additional studies under U.S. Forest Service guidance are ongoing.

As one would expect, the application largely describes public benefit as a reliable source of raw water for residential, commercial, industrial, irrigation and wildland fire suppression uses. Though lacking detail, it also mentions recreation as a viable public advantage.

Upon review of the districts’ application, the Forest Service will either deny it, require additional information, or begin the public review process. While that may sound simple enough, the districts must also obtain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit (which may require an environmental impact study); dam design approval by the Colorado Division of Water Resources; a positive habitat evaluations review by the Colorado Division of Wildlife; and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assurance that no endangered species will be affected by the reservoir.

Whether PAWSD and the SJWCD ultimately attain a USFS Special Use Permit for Dry Gulch, or achieve an outright land exchange, it will likely take a long time and lots of money before Dry Gulch Reservoir potentially floods Forest Service lands. Meanwhile, its size and scope must first be determined.

Stay tuned.

Concerned about bears? Call the DOW

A La Plata County resident has pleaded guilty to harassment of wildlife and has been ordered to pay about $1,000 in fines and court costs. The charge is related to an incident in September 2007 in which two bears were shot and killed north of Bayfield.            

 The Colorado Division of Wildlife reminds residents and property owners that they cannot shoot at wildlife just because they don’t want animals on their property.            

 William R. Martin, 40, entered the guilty plea for a misdemeanor in district court in Durango on Aug. 29. He was originally charged with five other counts, including willful destruction of wildlife, two counts of illegal take of wildlife, and two counts of hunting bears without a proper and valid license. Those charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement.            

 DOW Wildlife Officer Cary Carron received a tip from an informant on Sept. 6, 2007, who said he had overheard Martin talking about two bears he’d shot near his home. The next day another informant called Operation Game Thief and reported that he’d found a dead bear on his property near La Plata County Road 506. Carron and another DOW wildlife officer investigated on Sept. 7 and found one dead bear and shotgun shell casings. The informant also led Carron to the other dead bear. Even though the bears were badly decomposed, the officers were able to find pellets from shotgun rounds in the rotting carcasses.            

 Later, Carron went to Martin’s residence and was told that he was working out of town and wouldn’t return until Thanksgiving weekend. In an interview on Nov. 29, 2007, Martin told Carron that he had shot over the bears to scare them off of his property. He also said he didn’t think that shotgun pellets would kill a bear.        

 The bears had not caused any problems in the area where they were shot. They had been seen by numerous residents of the area eating acorns in the scrub oak. Both bears were females and one was still with two cubs. The cubs, born the previous spring, were probably too young to survive on their own. Carron tried to find the cubs but was not able to locate them.            

 “It’s a shame. These bears were not causing anyone any problems,” Carron said. “There was absolutely no reason for these bears to be killed.”        

 If people are concerned about bears on their land they should call the DOW for advice on how to haze bears away from property. Black bears are generally timid creatures that can be scared off easily.

 They do become dangerous, however, when they are wounded.             

 “About the worst thing you can have around is a bear that’s been wounded. That’s when they can be very dangerous,” Carron said.      

 Anyone who is concerned about bears on their property should call the area DOW office at 247-0855. Information about living in wildlife country can also be found on the DOW Web site. Go to http://wildlife.state.co.us, then click on the “Education” button.            

 To report suspected poaching or suspected wildlife-related crimes, call Operation Game Thief at (877) 265-6648. Tips can be given anonymously.

Pagosa Sky Watch

A distant and mysterious planet

The following sun and moon data for Sept. 11, 2008 is provided by the United States Naval Observatory.

Sunrise: 6:47 a.m.

Sunset: 7:21 p.m.

Moonrise: 5:28 p.m.

Moonset: 3:52 a.m. Sept. 12.

Moon phase: The moon is waxing gibbous with 86 percent of the visible disk illuminated. The moon is full Sept. 15 at 3:14 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

Between tonight and the end of the month, enthusiastic backyard stargazers equipped with high power binoculars and a zeal for challenges stand a good chance of viewing Uranus — one of the most mysterious and distant planets in our solar system.

The reasons Uranus is well within the reach of amateur stargazers this month are twofold: The planet is at opposition, meaning it stands opposite the sun in our sky, and has reached peak proximity . Although 1.77 billion miles— the distance between Earth and Uranus — is hardly considered close by human standards, the distance puts the planet within our astronomical reach. Furthermore, opposition brings the planet to magnitude 5.7 — well within the naked eye viewing threshold.

In addition, Uranus rises at sunset and remains in the sky throughout the night, thus providing ample opportunity for observation. However, like all planets, Uranus is best viewed when it is at its highest point in the sky, and stargazers will be well served to wait until midnight when the planet hovers due south in the constellation Aquarius.

Although factors such as opposition, apparent magnitude and peak proximity have coalesced to make Uranus a viable target for backyard stargazers, a waxing gibbous moon could make locating the planet difficult. Moreover, and if history is any indication, Uranus remains an elusive and often vexing target even for the seasoned observer.

For example, upon viewing the planet the first time, Uranus’ discoverer, 18th century amateur astronomer William Herschel, thought Uranus was just an unusual looking star or comet, and the determination was congruent with his contemporaries’ assumptions.

Nevertheless, something about the object’s unusual appearance struck Herschel, and he began a second round of observations four days later. Those observations revealed the object had moved with respect to the background stars, and mathematicians soon calculated its orbit, noting that it moved in a circular fashion around the sun like all the know planets. (Comets, by contrast, have elongated, elliptical orbits.) Thus, Herschel’s discovery, despite hundreds of years of skywatching, marked the first planetary discovery since ancient times.

Although locating Uranus will remain challenging for many backyard enthusiasts, today’s amateur astronomers have a number of advantages over Herschel, and finding the planet is well within the realm of possibility. In fact, contemporary reports indicate Uranus can be viewed with the naked eye under dark sky conditions in remote or rural locations, and with binoculars or telescopes in areas with minor light pollution — the key is knowing where to look. Thus, novices should enlist the help of an experienced skywatcher and starcharts will prove invaluable.

Although moonlight from the waxing gibbous moon will add difficulty to the challenge of locating Uranus, the planet will remain prominent through month’s end when the moon transitions back to a slender crescent. However, regardless of moonlight or the quality of your night sky, stargazers — even those viewing with quality telescopes — should not expect to see more than a faint smudge of bluish-green light, although some telescopes may resolve the planet as a tiny disk.

Uranus facts

• William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. The planet is the seventh in our solar system and is orbited by 27 moons.

• Uranus’ atmosphere is comprised of hydrogen, helium and methane.

• If you weigh 100 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 86 pounds on Uranus.

• One of the solar system’s most bizarre planetary aberrations occurs on Uranus. Astronomical observations indicate Uranus suffers a profound axial tilt relative to other planets in the solar system. Specifically, Uranus’ north pole — representing the planet’s axis of rotation — lies 98 degrees from being directly up and down to its orbital plane, which means the planet lies essentially on its side relative to the sun. Because of the tilt, Uranus’ seasons are extreme: when the Sun rises at its north pole, it stays up for 42 Earth years; then it sets and the north pole is in darkness for 42 Earth years. In addition, the sun doesn’t rise in the east or west on Uranus. Instead, it slowly spirals down Uranus’ sky from north to south as the planet makes its nearly 84-year orbit around the sun.

Astronomers postulate Uranus’ extreme tilt may have been caused when a massive object collided with the planet.

After getting its first shot at the competition Saturday, Sept. 6, in Bayfield, the Pagosa Springs Pirate varsity cross country team was able to determine where the bar has been set for this season and what they need to do in order to shine over the next few weeks.

Team scores saw the girls’ varsity squad place second behind Durango while the boys’ team placed third behind Durango and Bayfield, respectively.

The ranking did not surprise coach Scott Anderson at all and he said, “We are about where we were at this time last year in relation to Bayfield.”

On the girls’ side, Jacie Harms finished with a time of 22 minutes, 46 seconds for second place. Julie Adams finished fifth with a time of 23:37; ninth place went to Katarina Medici with a 24:32 time, followed by Brooke Hampton in 27th place with a 26:58 finish.

Jackson Walsh led the Pirates boys varsity, finishing fourth with a time of 18 minutes, 46 seconds. Sixteenth place went to Ryan Hamilton with a 20:17 finish followed by Michael Gallegos in 19th at 20:47. Rounding out the scoring with a 20:54 time for 21st place, was Carlos Brinkman.

Although early-season illness affected individual performances, Anderson did not think that the overall team outcome was determined by that issue. “We saw our competition,” Anderson said, “Now we start to build on that for the next several weeks.

“With Durango being the number one ranked boys team in 5A and Bayfield conservatively ranked fourth in 3A, this was a good measure of where we stood,” Anderson said, “And we stood up pretty well.”

The Pirates will compete Saturday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. in Durango.

Pirate volleyball in the win column

Following a slow start to the season, with losses to Class 4A Cortez and 5A Durango, the Pirate volleyball team put a mark in the win column Sept. 6, taking a 3-1 win on the road over Sangre de Cristo.

The week’s action began Sept. 4 with a match at Durango, continuing what has become an entertaining rivalry between the two schools.

This time out, the Demons had little trouble with the Pirates, winning in three — 25-18, 25-20, 25-16.

The Pirate attack never truly got in gear against Durango. With spotty passing continuing to dog the back row, Pagosa managed only 55 attacks, with 16 kills. Jennifer Low and Breezy Bryant each had three kills against the Demons. Senior outside hitter Shelby Stretton put four kills down and hit three of Pagosa’s six ace serves.

While the Pirates managed eight blocks against Durango, senior setter Allison Hart had few chances to organize the attack, getting only 15 assists on the night.

On defense, junior middle hitter Kala Matzdorf had 21 digs against the Demons.

“We couldn’t get anything going,” said Coach Andy Rice. “It was a struggle. Our middles had a good game when we could run the middle, but we didn’t get much from the outside. When Allison got the ball, the sets were there, but we just couldn’t put it down. We made some nice runs against Durango, but our passing wasn’t effective.”

The story against Sangre de Cristo was different, and positive.

The Thunderbirds have been a force to reckoned with in Colorado 2A competition the last few seasons, and they defeated the Pirates last year in Pagosa.

This season’s matchup, however, belonged to Pagosa — 21-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19.

The Pirate offense moved more effectively against Sangre, with 113 attempts and 28 kills. The Pirates scored well at the serve, nailing 10 aces against the Thunderbirds. On defense, Pagosa managed seven solo blocks.

Stretton led the way in scoring for the Pirates. The senior hit eight kills and two aces.

Matzdorf was also force on offense, scoring with seven kills and two aces.

For her part, Low, a senior middle, hit two aces and had six kills against Sangre.

Casey Meekins also served up two aces during the match.

Matzdorf and Stretton each had two solo blocks. Stretton finished the night with 15 digs, Hart with 13. Hart had more opportunities to run the offense, getting 24 assists.

“We needed it,” said Rice of the victory. “What was encouraging was that everyone did better in their assigned roles. Our back row subs passed better and we got the ball to our middles and, as a consequence, our attack from the middle improved. It was a long trip over there, and it is a small gym and it took a while to adjust and get rolling. But, we tried a new lineup — moving Breezy Bryant from the right side to outside and Megan Bryant from outside to the right side — and it seemed to work.”

Experimentation is still a factor as the team continues to work on certain fundamentals, and to solidify a lineup for upcoming Intermountain League action.

“We’re still working on passing,” said Rice, “and still dealing with roles. The competition is open concerning who will be our libero and who will do the job for us in the back row.”

With a game Sept. 9, at home, against Farmington, the time for experimentation prior to the league opener is limited. That opener is Saturday ... and it is a big one.

Bayfield comes to town Saturday for an early match (Saturday is Homecoming at the high school) and it can be expected that the two teams that have jousted for league honors for several years will continue the intense competition.

“Last year,” said Rice, “we got a big win in our first match with them, with Allison Hart hurt and untested setters filling in. We won in five, at their house. (Bayfield returned the favor with a late-season win at Pagosa). Saturday is a big match, a benchmark match. Saturday we will get a chance to see where we are at, against a league favorite.”

Action at the PSHS gym begins with C Team competition at 1 p.m. Varsity teams should take to the court at approximately 3-3:30.

Next Tuesday, Piedra Vista comes across the state line for match in Pagosa. The Farmington team features two 6-1 hitters and is expected to contend for top honors in New Mexico 4A this season. The varsity match should begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Pirates to play Del Norte in Homecoming game

The Pagosa Springs football Pirates played an exceptional game last Friday at Cortez, piling up nearly 400 yards in total offense, but lost 20-14 to the Class 3A Panthers.

“We played good enough to win,” said Coach Sean O’Donnell. “Our blocking has improved.”

The Pirate passing attack was especially effective at Cortez. Quarterback Taylor Shaffer completed nine of 16 passes for 256 yards.

Pagosa gained 137 yards rushing.

Both the passing yards and the rushing yardage were greater than the totals posted the previous week,when the Pirates played 3A Alamosa.

Pagosa scored twice at Cortez. The first touchdown was in the first quarter when Mike Smith ran 31 yards around the left side to score. Smith had five runs of 10 yards or more during the game.

The Pirates led 7-6 at the half, but the Panthers moved ahead halfway through the third quarter. By the time the Pirates scored their second touchdown the Panthers had scored three times. That Pagosa score came on a pass play from Shaffer to Tyson Ross. The play covered 78 yards. Tyler Sharp kicked the point after touchdown — one of two on the night for Pagosa Springs.

The Panthers were effective running the ball, completing only a few passes during the action.

Joe DuCharme led the Pirate tacklers with 11. Cody Bowdridge had eight tackles and Sackett Ross was good for seven. The Pirate tackling was noticeably improved from previous outings.

Zack Lucero and Sharp each contributed interceptions to the Pirate defense.

Overall, the Panthers had 12 first downs and the Pirates had 9. The Pagosa Springs offensive line gave better protection to quarterback Shaffer than at Alamosa.

The Panthers had scored 41 points in their first game and the Pirates did well to hold the Panthers to only three touchdowns. The third Panther touchdown didn’t come until late in the fourth quarter, but it was enough to allow the home team to outdistance the Pirates.

“We had a lot of things not go our way,” O’Donnell said, “and some of the teams still on our schedule will be as tough as the Panthers. But, I was generally proud of the Pirate performance at Cortez.”

Pagosa’s last two losses have come in nonconference games, against programs from decidedly bigger schools.

The nonconference schedule continues tomorrow night at 7 p.m. as the Pirates play their first home game this season.

Class 1A Del Norte High School will be Pagosa’s Homecoming opponent at Golden Peaks Stadium. Both teams are looking for their first win.

The first conference game will be on the road at Monte Vista, Sept. 19.

Pirate soccer team starts league schedule with a win

Following a rocky start this season, including a loss last week to Farmington, there had been sufficient development in the Pirate soccer team’s play that Coach Lindsey Kurt-Mason said the team was turning a corner.

And turn a corner it did, trouncing Center 8-3 Tuesday in the league opener at Center.

Scoring in the first three minutes of the match, Martin Zippel kicked off the Pirate’s momentum as they began to control the game. Riley Searle followed with another goal and Marian Kromer’s goal finished the first half, giving Pagosa a 3-1 edge.

The Pirates continued their domination of Center in the second half. “When Center had possession, you could count eight Pirates behind the ball,” Kurt-Mason said.

Ryan and Riley Searle were standouts during the second half, with each scoring two goals during the period. Sandwiched between the Searle brothers’ first two goals was a score by Kromer. The final goal by Ryan Searle came off a corner kick.

According to Kurt-Mason, “We played quality soccer from the start. It was a great team effort.”

The game against Center was a tremendous rebound after an earlier setback last Saturday with a loss in Farmington.

Although the final score against Farmington was Farmington 3, Pirates 1, Kurt-Mason said, “It’s a lot better than the first time we played Farmington.” And Kurt-Mason pointed specifically to the shots on goal statistics.

By contrast, during the first game against Farmington, the New Mexico team took 20 shots on the Pirate goal, whereas in Saturday’s game, Pirate defense whittled those shots down to just 10. The Pirates took 12 shots on Farmington’s goal.

“Shots on goal are a great indicator,” Kurt-Mason said.

In fact, out of Farmington’s 10 shots on goal, Kurt-Mason said, Pirate keepers Jacob Ormonde and Allen McIver blocked four, while the other six went wide or off the post.

Kurt-Mason said despite keeper saves and a stronger Pirate midfield and defense, Farmington led 2-0 at the half, although Riley Searle narrowed the gap to 2-1 with a goal in the 65th minute.

Following Searle’s goal, Kurt-Mason said Farmington scored again, capitalizing on a beleaguered Pirate defense, bringing the score to 3-1, and the Pirates’ season record to 0-4.

“We’re taking one step at a time in improving our play in general. We’re improving our midfield and defense. We’re working a lot better as a team. The guys are gelling and playing better together than they have in the past,” Kurt-Mason said.

“The first four games are like preseason and now it’s like league play,” Kurt-Mason said.

With the Pirate win against Center, Kurt-Mason believes the team is now ready to excel during the remainder of the season. “I think we’re coming around to where we want to be.”

The Pirates travel to Telluride for their next league match at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, and will play their Homecoming game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Golden Peaks Stadium, against Ridgway. The Pirates then host Bayfield in a 4 p.m. league game Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Pirate golfers second at Monte Vista

The Pagosa Springs High School golf team finished third in a tournament last week at Monte Vista.

Team leader Clark Riedberger had the second best score at the tournament, carding an 85.

“All the players are getting better,” said Coach Mark Faber.

Faber has said this is the best Pirate golf team in the last seven years. Riedberger has been shooting par or close to par in recent tournaments.

Next Tuesday, the Pirate golfers will take part in the Rye Tournament at Colorado City. The following week, they will compete in the regional tournament, also at Colorado City, on Sept. 23.

There were no tournaments for the Pirates this week.

Other Pirate golfers have been cutting their scores lately, according to the coach. They are Mitch Johnson, Jared Burch and Dalton Carothers.

In the regional tournament, golfers have a chance to qualify for the state tournament. Riedberger competed in the state tournament the past two years.

Plans for a new community skate park will be honed during an upcoming public forum to discuss site design options. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the south conference room of the community center.

The parcel of land targeted for potential construction of a new skate park sits just south of the Sports Complex construction site on the east side of South 5th Street. The land is currently owned by the town sanitation district and is large enough to accommodate a skate park between 8,000-10,000 square feet in size.

Brad Siedlecki of Pillar Design Studios — the engineering firm recently hired by the town to design the new park — will visit the site and give a presentation on layout options during the public meeting. Siedlecki will also take suggestions from the public and incorporate comments into several alternatives which can be presented at a second public meeting tentatively scheduled for late October.

According to Siedlecki, the design process for the new park will likely be completed by the end of the year, and the town will then be able to pursue a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado which, if awarded, will enable the town to move forward with construction bids.

With the current skate park at South Pagosa Park rapidly approaching the end of its lifespan, plans for a new skate park have gained momentum in the past year. The Skaters’ Coalition for Concrete has raised approximately $20,000, earmarked for design and construction, and several local merchants continue to donate to the cause.

In addition, Coster Surveys LLC recently completed a survey of the new site free of charge, and numerous volunteers have expressed interest in donating materials and labor if the project continues to get the green light.

For more information regarding the quest for a new skate park, call the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department at 264-4151, Ext. 232, or e-mail tcarosello@centurytel.net.

Volleyball registration

The recreation office will accept youth volleyball registrations for all children ages 9-12 through Friday, Sept. 26.

Registrations for this coed program are available at the recreation office in Town Hall, and are also available for download through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.

Registrations will also be distributed to local schools. Parents are reminded that all registrations should be submitted to the recreation office in Town Hall.

Cost is $25 per player and $15 for each additional child in the same, immediate family who participates. The season is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-October and will run through late November.

Age divisions will be 9-10 and 11-12. The season will consist of clinic-style sessions which will include drills, an introduction to game rules and scrimmages. All clinic sessions will take place during the week (evenings) at the junior high school.

For more information, contact Andy Rice, recreation supervisor, at 264-4151, Ext. 231.

Youth soccer

Youth soccer games continue tonight at the elementary school according to the following schedule:

In the 11-12 division, Navy faces Dulce at 5:15 p.m. on Field 1 and Red takes on Dulce at 6:15 p.m. on Field 1.

In the 7-8 division, Red takes on Dulce at 5:20 p.m. on Field 4 and Gold faces Dulce at 6:15 p.m. on Field 4.

In the 5-6 division, White faces Dulce at 5:30 p.m. on Field 3 and Royal goes against Dulce at 6:15 p.m. on Field 3.

Schedules for all youth soccer divisions have been posted in Adobe format on the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com and are also available at the recreation office upstairs in Town Hall. Schedules are also updated regularly on the sports hotline, 264-4151, Ext. 301.

Unless there is lightning, youth soccer games will not be canceled due to rain, so parents are reminded to ensure their children are dressed appropriately for games.

Also, spectators are reminded that dogs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited at all game locations.

Parents and coaches can call the recreation office at 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232 with any questions regarding this year’s league.

Sports hotline

General information concerning the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department can be obtained by calling the Pagosa Springs Sports Hotline at 264-4151, Ext. 301 or logging on to townofpagosasprings.com and going to the parks and recreation link.

All schedules and upcoming events are updated on a regular basis.

If you have questions or concerns, or need additional information about any of the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department adult or youth sports programs, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Sunny weather could grace the weekend

Showers and thunderstorms will dominate the weather pattern during the remainder of the work week, although forecasters say sunshine should carry Pagosa area residents through the weekend.

Tonight, forecasters call for a 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs around 70, lows in the 40s, and winds out of the west-southwest between five and 10 mph.

Friday shows much of the same, but with a 30-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs should reach 69 degrees, with lows in the mid 30s.

Saturday and Sunday are showing mostly sunny conditions with clear skies during the day and partly cloudy at night. Highs for both days should top out near the mid 70s, with lows in the low to mid 40s.

Forecasters anticipate more clear, sunny conditions Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the low 70s.