Thursday, August 7, 2008

Primary election underway

By James Robinson

Staff Writer

Early voting for the primary election continues through Friday, and voters can cast their ballots in the clerk’s election office, downstairs in the Archuleta County Courthouse.

The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and voters will need to present proper identification before casting their ballot. The following is a list of acceptable forms of identification.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license.

• A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue in accordance with the requirements of Part 3 of Article 2 of title 42, C.R.S.

• A valid U.S. passport.

• A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of Colorado.

• A valid pilot’s license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States.

• A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector.

• A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector. (A cable bill, a telephone bill, documentation from a public institution of higher education in Colorado containing at least the name, date of birth, and legal residence address of the student elector, a paycheck from a government institution, or a Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood are sufficient forms of identification.)

• A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the United States health Care Financing Administration).

• A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States.

• Certified documentation of naturalization.

• A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado, as defined in section 23-3.1-102(5), C.R.S.

Some forms of identification may not contain an address. If the address appears on the identification, the address must be in Colorado.

After early voting, the next opportunity to participate in the primary is Aug. 12 — primary election day.

The State of Colorado holds a “party primary,” therefore voters will receive one of two ballots depending on their party affiliation — either a Democratic ballot or a Republican ballot. No presidential candidates will appear on the primary ballots. The presidential race will be voted on during the general election held in November.

During the primary, voters will be able to vote for District 1 and District 2 county commissioner candidates regardless of which commissioner district the voter lives in. There is one caveat, however. Because Colorado uses a party primary system, the voter’s party affiliation will dictate their ballot choices. For example, Republican voters will vote only for Republican candidates, while Democrats will vote only for Democratic candidates.

Unaffiliated candidates may participate in the primary election, if they affiliate with a party at the clerk’s office any time before the primary election, or at the polling place on primary election day. After the primary, unaffiliated voters who affiliated with a party for purposes of participation, may choose to return to their unaffiliated status by re-registering with the clerk.

Vote Centers

Instead of voting by precinct, Archuleta County will use three vote centers during the primary and general elections. All voters have the option to vote at any one of the three vote centers listed below.

• Archuleta County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

• Pagosa Springs Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

• Restoration Fellowship Church, 264 Village Drive, (behind the westside City Market) Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.



County staff works to bridge budget gap

By James Robinson

Staff Writer

Although the July 21 announcement of a $1 million revenue shortfall in the county’s 2008 budget revived the spectre of last year’s financial crisis, finance director Don Warn has said the county can overcome the challenge and he has begun meetings with department heads and elected officials to find ways to bridge the revenue gap.

“We’re meeting with department heads and elected officials in the general fund and going line item by line item on revenues and expenditures, and anywhere there’s a significant variance, we’re asking for follow-up information and plugging that into our projections,” Warn said.

According to Archuleta County Administrator Greg Schulte during the July 21 meeting, the shortfall was caused by an error on a line item titled “Miscellaneous Revenue,” in the county clerk’s budget.

The line item, said Schulte, listed $1.03 million in anticipated revenue; however, when Warn looked at collections to date, the county had only brought in $9,996. Schulte said the variance between the budgeted amount and actual to-date collections sent warning bells ringing, and he and Warn combed county records to learn more.

“We exhausted all paths and talked to current and past employees,” Schulte said. “The backup documentation is pretty scanty and doesn’t allow us to affirmatively state why it was there, or why it was in the budget. We simply believe it was an error.”

Schulte clarified that although the error appears as a line item in county clerk June Madrid’s budget, it was not Madrid who provided the erroneous information.

Schulte also clarified that the error is a General Fund problem, therefore it will not affect funding for road projects.

Nevertheless, with sales tax collections less than robust and building permit revenues down, the error — coupled with other shortfalls — will strain the county coffers.

According to projections put forth at the July 21 meeting the total shortfall could broach $1.3 million, but Warn said the figure should come in at much less.

“Preliminary projections say it should be less than $1 million,” Warn said.

But how much less, Warn was reluctant to speculate.

“Even after we get that number we still have to watch everything, because there are so many variables out there,” Warn said, and he cautioned against using a one-dimensional approach to reading the county’s financial fortune.

“You can’t just look at it individually. You can’t just look at revenues. That doesn’t tell you the complete picture. You have to look at expenditures, and look at the gap between the two,” Warn said. “To date, expenditures are less than the anticipated budget. That’s a huge factor.”

According to the county’s second quarter financial report, the overall expenditure budget is $25.7 million, with expenditures tallied at the end of the second quarter at $7 million, or 27 percent.

Warn said he will finish meetings with department heads and elected officials this week and will present his findings to the board of county commissioners Aug. 15.

And, while Warn is crunching numbers and running projections, some in the community have begun to use the $1 million dollar error as a political football.

Archuleta County Commissioner Robin Schiro, who is seeking reelection in 2008, has questioned why members of the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Task Force didn’t see the error. In addition, her Republican District 1 challenger Gene Crabtree has struck a similar chord, naming John Ranson, who is also seeking the District 1 seat, as personally responsible for the oversight. Crabtree’s assertion appears in a political advertisement in the July 31 edition of The SUN.

According to an e-mail transmission between task force member John Ranson and Schulte dated May 10, 2008, Ranson warns Schulte of the possibility of a $400,000 shortfall.

“I surmise the shortfall will be closer to $400,000 than your current estimates. Through the first four months revenue is down by $168,000, so why are you projecting the remainder of the year to be flat? You are also using the $250,000 set aside for debt repayment and the $200,000 contingency fund, and it is only April. There is no room for error or unexpected events (not to mention legal fees due to lawsuits),” Ranson wrote.

According to Warn, discussions between task force members and county staff during the budget drafting process indicated the probability of a shortfall because of cash flow issues. Discussions at that time yielded shortfall estimates hovering around $300,000. In addition, several task force members said much of the effort’s energies were focused on keeping expenses down and in line with revenues. The task force also called for conservative sales tax projections for budgeting purposes.

Although none involved in the budget process anticipated a $1 million dollar line item error, Schulte said salary savings, $200,000 budgeted in contingency, and $250,000 budgeted in administration for debt service should buffer the blow. In addition, Schulte has called for a halt to all discretionary spending.

But who’s to blame for the error? Former administrator Bob Campbell? Archuleta County Clerk June Madrid in whose budget the error appears? Commissioners Bob Moomaw, Robin Schiro and Ronnie Zaday, who oversaw the budget process.? Task force members? Other county staff?

“People need to realize that county budgets and county finances, anywhere you go, are dynamic,” Warn said.

Moreover, Warn said, more important than the blame game, is ensuring that a system of internal controls, checks and balances and policies and procedures are in place and ready to catch budget problems as soon as they arise.

“The system worked and we caught it,” Warn said.



Council hears sales tax revenue report

By Jim McQuiggin

Staff Writer

With conflicting economic reports and projections vexing Pagosa Springs Town Council decisions, council members managed to consider a number of measures Tuesday that, although negligibly affecting town revenues overall, will affect how town would do business in the future.

Measures and resolutions aside, reports dealing with finances and revenues buried within larger agenda items managed to capture the interest of council — and provided for the most interesting discussions.

A report by interim town manager Tamra Allen on sales tax revenues belied bleak projections that many had assumed would plague Pagosa Springs.

Although her report showed a decrease in tax revenues of 5 percent from May 2008 — down $12,699.36 — the overall decrease year-to-date in sales tax collections was only .64 percent. Considering that gas prices a year ago were (on average), $3.40 a gallon and that gas prices in May 2008 hit a high of $4.10 a gallon, the nearly 83-percent rise in fuel prices makes a less than 1 percent loss in tax revenues seem almost inconsequential.

Furthermore, considering that almost a half million jobs were lost in the U.S. over the same time period and with a state-to-state average of an almost 9 percent decrease in sales tax revenues over the last year, the reported 5-percent drop (or even the .64 percent loss) might be answered by, “count your blessings.”

Given the less than stellar report, Allen reported that staff has been directed to “reduce overall departmental spending by 3 percent year to date,” in an attempt to offset sales tax revenue losses, and she recommended that council appoint a commission to review further capital improvements for the rest of 2008.

Allen’s report also followed up on a request by council member Mark Weiler to track monthly revenue and expenditures, to more accurately track town finances and provide a more agile system of capital spending. Weiler dramatically illustrated the need for such accounting by plopping a foot-high stack of paper on the rail of his council desk to show the complexity of town budget concerns.

Mayor Ross Aragon answered Weiler’s display by appointing Weiler and council member Darrel Cotton to further explore the budget.

Finally, given fiscal restraints on previously proposed capital improvements, Allen suggested a five-year review of improvements in order to provide staff with a general list that reflects council’s priorities regarding future projects.

Resolutions council considered Tuesday were meant to give teeth to standing anti-loitering ordinances, and standards for acceptable use of town parks were entertained and passed without discussion from the public or the board.

Broadening definitions of “prohibited acts,” the park resolution further defined the current ordinance regarding the handling of pets in the park, vending within parks, and added “sleeping” as a prohibited act in town parks.

The anti-loitering ordinance was expanded to include language that allows police officers to arrest individuals engaged in “aggressive begging” without warning. In light of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings protecting the rights of homeless individuals, council was advised that the ordinance could not be used for the purpose of arresting homeless individuals or driving them from public places. However, the courts have not been so kind to beggars, and several recent higher court decisions have upheld the right of a municipality to ban “begging” that is beyond the scope of First Amendment protections.

Answering citizen concerns voiced at an open forum in March, council revised its current sign ordinance to allow for off-site “Open House” signs for real estate businesses, and also adopted minimum energy code standards, in compliance with Colorado’s New Energy Initiative, as spelled out in the 2006 version of the International Energy Conservation Code.

Council also entertained, and passed, a first reading for an initiative to adopt a code of ethics for town employees and council members. The code, a result of Amendment 41 adopted by Colorado voters in 2006, prohibits government officials, their spouses and dependent children from receiving more than $50 worth of gifts in any calendar year. Although the town’s home rule charter would exempt Pagosa Springs from having to adopt the ethics code, council passed the first reading of the resolution. Cotton dissented, however, saying, “I think this whole thing is garbage, for the record.”

Council also heard a proposal by local outfitter Matt Poma that would allow his company to conduct horseback trail rides on Reservoir Hill. With support and a recommendation from Parks and Recreation Director Tom Carosello, council approved a pilot program for Poma’s proposal with the understanding that formal approval would need to be forthcoming.

The town council meets again Thursday, Aug. 28, at noon.


TOWN

River restoration project discussion continues

By Jim McQuiggin

Staff Writer

A lively and, at times contentious, discussion marked the Pagosa Springs Town Council’s continued ambivalence regarding the future of the San Juan River restoration project.

The discussion, occupying the majority of council’s time and energy at its Aug. 5 meeting, started with comments by two of the council members most vocally in support of completing the project.

“My constituents keep telling me that they want the river restoration project,” said council member Stan Holt, “And with that in mind, I think we should go forward with it. I haven’t heard one person say they don’t want this project.”

Council member Angela Atkinson added to Holt’s sentiments, asking, “Our question should be, are we in support of our original vision?”

Atkinson also reported on a meeting Monday that she and council member Mark Weiler had met with Army Corps of Engineers representative Kara Hellige. “Our discussion with Kara was pretty in-depth and rather painful.”

Weiler had a slightly different take on that discussion: “To say it was painful is an understatement.” Weiler said that during the course of the discussion, he heard a number of problems that had plagued — and continue to plague — the project. “If we’re going to proceed,” Weiler stated, “We have to have all of our ducks in a row. And we don’t have our ducks in a row.”

However, Weiler was willing to concede that hope remains for completing the project. Suggesting that council heed Atkinson’s appeal and continue to pursue “the vision” of the original project, Weiler added that council ought to consider replacing Recreation Engineering and Planning (REP), but only after the company completes the engineering. Furthermore, Weiler said that council should demand a rebate of “monies paid to REP that was over and above what REP was contracted to be paid.”

Still stuck, council members remained at odds with what needed to be done to move the project forward. With a limited time frame and an even more limited budget, council could not reach an agreement on how exactly to move the project ahead.

Finally, a motion was made for council to commit to the original vision of the river restoration project, agree that before moving forward on any structures beyond Davey’s Wave that the town secure all necessary easements, require full disclosure from REP regarding monies paid in excess of its contractual authority, and appoint an oversight committee to closely follow all future aspects of the project. Holt suggested amending the motion to include that town attorney Bob Cole inspect and validate all contracts and permits dedicated to the project.

With dissent by council members Jerry Jackson, Darrel Cotton, and Weiler, the motion failed. Council continued debating various details of the motion but no clear agreement could be reached. Atkinson resubmitted the motion and it failed again due to nays from the same three dissenters. After amending the motion further to include language that would demand REP complete its engineering plans and pay back money paid beyond its contractual agreement, the motion finally passed with only Cotton and Weiler dissenting.

When the motion failed a second time, a very audible groan was heard from the gallery. With its checkered past and uncertain future, several residents in attendance voiced their frustration with council’s seeming inability to move the project forward. Mayor Ross Aragon echoed that frustration when, after Atkinson’s motion finally passed, he said, “I can’t believe we’re arguing about this after talking about this for months.”

Although a fractious council was able to barely squeak out a motion to ostensibly move the project slightly forward, it remains to be seen if council will be able to pull together enough to see the project to completion.


Junk ordinance: Town works to ‘Pick Up Pagosa’

The Town of Pagosa Springs reminds all property owners of its continued commitment to the betterment of the community through enforcement of the municipal nuisance ordinance.

In accord with the recent proclamation “Pick Up Pagosa,” signed by Mayor Ross Aragon on June 2, 2008, the town will continue its enforcement of the town’s current nuisance (junk) ordinance.

In general, the following is considered a violation of this ordinance: “The accumulation of all litter, weeds, trash, junk, vehicles, refuse, rubbish or garbage on public or private property, or in the alleys in the rear or the sidewalk and parking areas to the curb line in front thereof. This does not include garbage or waste material properly deposited in containers for removal as provided by Town regulations, nor does it include junk that is properly stored by the owner or occupant in a storage space suitable for that purpose and not exposed to public view.”

Town officials express their appreciation of the continued efforts of residents who have voluntarily maintained personal properties and have worked to make Pagosa Springs aesthetically beautiful.

Property owners the town identifies as being in violation of this ordinance will be sent notices for compliance during the week of Aug. 4.

Questions may be directed to the Town of Pagosa Springs Code Enforcement Officer at 264-4151, Ext. 225.


INSIDE

Investigation of thefts continue

By James Robinson

Staff Writer

Many longtime Pagosa Springs area residents do not lock their cars or homes. However, a string of thefts near Lake Pagosa and Lake Forest since March has prompted law enforcement officials to urge citizens to take safety and security measures those living in metropolitan areas take for granted.

“We want to solve this, but lock your vehicles, don’t leave valuables in your car, and lock your house,” said Archuleta County Undersheriff John Weiss.

According to sheriff’s department records, deputies have responded to 11 incidents of motor vehicle trespass with stolen items, four incidents of vehicle vandalism, four incidents of theft or attempted theft from open garages and porches, and two incidents of burglary or home trespassing.

Weiss said the incidents appear concentrated near Lake Pagosa around Cloud Cap Avenue, Butte Drive and Monument Avenue, and near Lake Forest on Woodsman Drive, with another incident reported on Solomon Drive.

The crime spree peaked on March 27 with five vehicle break-ins, and Weiss said authorities are still looking for leads, and pursuing others as they come in. In the meantime, Weiss said the sheriff’s department has increased foot patrols in the area.

According to sheriff’s reports, most vehicles, homes or garages involved in the incidents were left unlocked.

In addition to basic home security precautions, Weiss said it is important for neighbors to watch out for each other, to become better acquainted and exchange contact information.

“There’s a lot of folks that don’t even know their neighbors. Get to know your neighbors and know how to contact them. That’s part of a neighborhood watch,” Weiss said.

In addition, Weiss said tips and leads on suspicious vehicles or activities can help law enforcement zero in on the perpetrators.

“Maybe one lead won’t solve it, but multiple leads will,” Weiss said.

To report suspicious activity, call the Archuleta County Dispatch Center at 264-2131.



Police warn Pagosans about online scams

By Sarah O. Smith

Staff Writer

The Pagosa Springs Police Department recently found itself embroiled in the infamous and international online fraud known simply as the “Nigerian Reshipping Scam.”

On July 28, a Pagosa woman reported suspicious activity on her credit card statement. Her credit card had been used to purchase two computers from Dell online without her knowledge. The transaction went through on July 23, although authorities were able to stop the transaction on one of the computers before it was shipped. The computer was marked to ship to an address in Arkansas.

“We don’t know how they got her credit card number,” said Maxwell. He did say that the woman had used her card to make purchases online in the past.

Maxwell said “it didn’t take long” to trace the second computer to a shipping address in Lincoln, Neb. The woman who had received the computer in Lincoln had already repackaged and reshipped the computer to an address in Jamaica, N.Y.

According to Maxwell, the woman said that the man she had shipped the computer to was her boyfriend in New York. She had met him in an online chat room, and although she had never met him, had been in contact with him for several months.

“It’s a fairly common scam these days,” said Maxwell. According to Maxwell, the scammer will typically meet someone in a chat room and strike up a conversation. Once they have established a relationship, the scammer will ask the victim to reship stolen goods, like computers, for them.

In this case, Maxwell said the scammer had told the woman he was sending her a computer “to prove that he trusted her,” and wanted her to reship it to him in New York, where he would use it in his business. The scammer had created a fake MySpace page which placed his location in New York, and which the woman in Lincoln used to contact him.

The real intent, said Maxwell, was for the computer to then be shipped from New York to Nigeria, where the scammer is actually located. Authorities tracked the computer to Ned Link, Inc., a shipping company in New York, and returned the computer to Dell before it was shipped to Nigeria.

The case was forwarded to the FBI on Aug. 1, and the woman in Lincoln apparently had no knowledge of the scam.

Maxwell said the local woman is currently working with the bank and credit card company to be reimbursed for the money used to buy the stolen computers, and that the authorities have notified the bank of the scam.

Although the authorities are unaware of how the scammers got hold of the stolen credit card number, Maxwell said simple precautions, such as being wary of online contacts who suggest any sort of reshipping or repackaging transactions, can help you avoid becoming the epicenter of this prevalent reshipping scam.

For tips on preventing online fraud, or to report any scams, visit www.ic3.gov, and always file any fraud with local authorities.


Pagosa man dies in July 30 accident

A Pagosa Springs man was killed and another injured in a one vehicle accident on County Road 326 (Upper Blanco Road) July 30 at about 5 p.m.

According to a Colorado State Patrol accident report, the driver, 18-year-old Wesley Laverty of Pagosa Springs, suffered moderate injuries in the collision, while Archuleta County Coroner Carl Macht pronounced Laverty’s passenger, 47-year-old Ronald Hake, also of Pagosa Springs, dead at the scene.

According to the accident report, Laverty lost control of the 1997 white GMC Jimmy while driving southbound on the Upper Blanco Road.

According to the report, the vehicle traveled about 300 feet before the front end collided with an embankment. After hitting the embankment, the vehicle continued another 40 feet, rolled a half roll, and came to rest on its roof.

Both men were wearing seatbelts.

According to the report, neither alcohol or drugs are suspected in the cause of the crash.


Emergency Preparedness Fair open to all

By Frank Zellner

Special to The SUN

An Emergency Preparedness Fair is planned for Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LDS Church on Majestic Drive in Piedra Estates.

Exhibits will depict emergency preparedness information and demonstrations will be staged to help members of the community become knowledgeable of things they can do now to be ready for a disaster, should it occur.

Outdoor cooking, 72-hour kits and various types of shelters will be on exhibit. Representatives of public safety agencies will be on hand to display and provide information.

An open house of the church, with a display of the God’s plan will be available for visitors and members alike.

Bishop James Backus wants all to understand this event is for the entire community and all are welcome. There will be no charge and the event will offer refreshment and snacks.


Man dies, child injured in ATV accidents

By James Robinson and Sarah O. Smith

Staff Writers

All-terrain vehicle accidents on July 29 and Aug. 2 resulted in injuries to a 5-year-old boy, and the death of a 61-year-old Aspen Springs resident, according to law enforcement, Forest Service and fire department reports.

The first incident occurred on the morning of July 29, when an unidentified 5-year-old boy suffered severe facial trauma and other injuries when he was thrown from an ATV in an accident near the Williams Creek Campground.

According to reports, the boy was riding on the back of the ATV, which was being driven by an 11-year-old girl. The two were accompanied by an unlicensed minor driving another ATV.

“As far as we know, there were no adults or licensed drivers,” said Paul Blackman, recreation manager for the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest.

The boy was flung from the vehicle when the driver braked suddenly. The boy dislocated his shoulder and received severe facial injuries.

“It wasn’t a two-seater,” said Blackman. “He was riding on the bars on the back.”

A flight-for-life helicopter flew the injured youngster to the Denver Children’s Hospital. His condition was reported stable as of last week.

“It’s not an uncommon occurrence, unfortunately,” said Blackman. “We see a fair amount of it here in the forest. These things (ATVs) are very dangerous, even when operated by adults. They don’t handle the way a normal vehicle would. They’re not designed to handle very well. It’s a risky endeavour, for sure.”

The second incident occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, near the Yellow Jacket pass area, north of U.S. 160, and resulted in the death of 61-year-old John William Brungard of Aspen Springs.

According to Ron Thompson, chief of the Pagosa Fire Protection District, Brungard was apparently alone while trying to load a four-wheeler into a pickup truck when one or both of the loading ramps gave way and the vehicle rolled on top of him, causing the fatality.

Thompson said Brungard lived in Aspen Springs and was a 15-year volunteer member of the fire protection district.

A memorial service for Brungard will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mountain Heights Baptist Church. The church is located at 1044 Park Ave.


The Lower Blanco, a river restored

By Sarah O. Smith

Staff Writer

The third phase of the Lower Blanco River restoration project is expected to be finished tomorrow, Aug. 8, and while the river is not a gushing Class V rager, the project is still a raging success.

According to Dave McDonough, vice president of the Lower Blanco Property Owner’s Association (LBPOA), the third phase of the project began three weeks ago, and has been flowing smoothly ever since.

“Our main goal is reshaping the river as a fish habitat,” said McDonough.

According to McDonough, water rights for the river were signed away in the 1920s, and a project to divert water from the river began in 1971. Today, only about 30 percent of the water that was once present in the Lower Blanco still flows; the other 70 percent is diverted through a series of tunnels to New Mexico.

“The river just began to slowly die,” he said. “We wanted to provide a fish habitat as well as a viable river. If nobody did anything, it would have died.”

The project began in 1996, and with the two prior phrases, four miles of river restoration have been completed. Local agencies Riverbend Engineering and Big Rock Construction have helped complete the third phase, which revamped a mile of the river.

“We’ve brought the project back to being very local,” said McDonough. “It’s a grassroots group actually getting it done.”

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded the LBPOA with a $95,000 grant, and McDonough said Kara Hellige, Army Corps of Engineers project manager, was “absolutely fantastic” and helped immensely to secure permits and meet deadlines for the project.

“It’s one of those projects where everyone worked together,” said Jerry Archuleta, district conservationist for the NRCS. “It’s really improved the aquatic habitat. Now we have a place where fish can actually live.”

To improve the aquatic habitat, the once wide and shallow river needed to be narrowed to make better use of the already small amount of water available.

“We’re only allotted 21 cfs of water after the diversion, and we’re trying to utilize that the best way we can,” said Richard Fiorucci, president of the LBPOA.

Deep, cold pools needed to be created along with riffles, areas where the water runs faster and shallower. This provides habitats not only for fish, but for the macroinvertebrates — or bugs — that the fish eat.

According to Chris Philips, P.E., and owner of Riverbend Engineering, the channel was narrowed by using rock structures and sidebars to narrow the flow. However, said Philips, phase three focused less on rock structures and more on the existing and mature riparian vegetation. The willows, alders, and cottonwoods that grow along the bank are “very good at holding banks in place,” said Philips. “We rely on vegetation whenever possible, to help create deep spots where the water runs slowly. We’re doing things with a little more natural aesthetic than the first two (phases). But the basic goals remain unchanged.”

Philips said when the project first began, the methodology of river restoration relied more heavily on rock structures, but the science and art of river restoration has since evolved.

“People want to see less human construction,” said Philips. “We can’t eliminate human intervention, but we can reduce it, and work with the natural behavior of the river, use it to our advantage.”

Archuleta said the NRCS offered revegetation advice, and was pleased with the use of “positive qualities in the design to take advantage of natural structures, like pools under existing vegetation. This project allows a diversity of aquatic habitats.”

And, although the third phase completed one mile of river in just three weeks (“They’re no slackers when they get in the stream,” said Philips of Big Rock Construction), roughly four miles remain to be restored, and McDonough estimates this will take three or four more years. When completed, the stretch of the Lower Blanco from the intersection below U.S. 84, about 14 miles south of town, all the way to the confluence with the San Juan river will be restored.

“We’d like to complete the river as far as we can take it,” Fiorucci. “It enhances the beauty of the river.”

While the aesthetics of the river will certainly enhance the environment for the residents, McDonough said the residents of the Lower Blanco area aren’t invested in the project simply to “create our own private Disneyland.” According to McDonough, this enhancement will also cause property values to rise, funneling more tax dollars into the community. He added that the newly revamped river will also run through many campgrounds, attracting more tourists and encouraging them to return.

And, of course, the Lower Blanco will be a better and more beautiful place to fish, swim, and simply sit for all Pagosa Country residents.

“All people are very protective and passionate about their river,” said Philips. “But the project has been met with great approval.”

The LBPOA will hold its annual meeting Oct. 9.


Campaign finance reports show big differences

By James Robinson

Staff Writer

Campaign dollars are often linked to a candidate’s chance of success, and with the primary election fast approaching, here is how Archuleta County Board of County Commissioner candidates stack up when it comes to raising campaign funds and campaign expenditures.

All amounts listed are as of July 17, 2008.

District 1: Democrats

Ron Chacey is the only Democrat on the District 1 primary ballot. Thus, he will move on to the general election ballot where he will face the winner of the District 1 Republican Primary.

Chacey:

Total contributions: $5,615.10.

Total expenditures: $4,447.24.

Funds on hand: $1,167.86.

District 1: Republicans

The District 1 Republican primary race is a three-way battle between incumbent commissioner Robin Schiro, former commissioner Gene Crabtree and political newcomer John Ranson.

According to campaign finance reports filed with the Archuleta County clerk’s office, Ranson’s war chest is well stocked; Crabtree appears largely self-funded, and Schiro reports zero campaign contributions and appears to be running a self-funded campaign, as well. Below is a breakdown in alphabetical order by candidate.

Crabtree:

Total contributions: $2,959.97.

Total expenditures: $1,859.97.

Funds on hand: $1,100.

Ranson:

Total contributions: $10,577.43.

Total expenditures: $6,794.31.

Funds on hand: $3,783.12.

Schiro:

Total contributions: $0.

Total expenditures: $2,106.89.

According to Schiro’s expenditure documents filed with the county clerk, the firm she hired to conduct a telephone poll, is omitted.

Madrid said Article 45 of Colorado’s Election Campaign Regulations state a telephone opinion poll is not considered “electioneering,” therefore Schiro is not required to report the expense.

District 2: Democrats

After Ray Finney’s withdrawal from the race, Clifford Lucero remains the only Democratic candidate in District 2. Thus, he will move on to the general election ballot where he will battle Republican Ray Keyawa, and two unaffiliated candidates — Natalie Carpenter and Marion Francis — for the District 2 seat.

Lucero:

Total contributions: $0.

Total expenditures: $0.

District 2: Republicans

Following Stephen Keno’s departure from the District 2 Republican race, Ray Keyawa emerged as the sole Republican candidate, and thus secured a slot on the primary ballot. As an uncontested candidate, Keyawa will also advance to the general election ballot.

Keyawa:

Total contributions: $0.

Total expenditures: $790.94.

District 2: Unaffiliated

The District 2 race include two unaffiliated candidates — Natalie Carpenter and Marion Francis — who will not appear on the primary election ballot, but instead have successfully petitioned on to the general election ballot.

Carpenter:

Total contributions: $0.

Total expenditures: $53.03.

Francis:

Total contributions: $3,479.24.

Total expenditures: $1,509.03.

Funds on hand: $1,970.21.

Controversy over DA candidate’s finances continues

By Sarah O. Smith

Staff Writer

A formal complaint filed against Democratic DA candidate David Duncan was dismissed Friday, but William Furse, the Durango lawyer who filed the complaint, has already requested a rescheduling of the hearing.

In a letter to the Colorado Secretary of State, Furse accuses Duncan of violating the Colorado Constitution and the Fair Campaign Practices Act due to his failure to disclose campaign contributions and expenditures and his failure to register a campaign committee before running an ad in the May 18 issue of The Durango Herald.

Duncan appeared before the Office of Administrative Courts in Denver Friday, but Furse did not show. The judge dismissed the case, and gave Duncan 10 days to submit his costs and expenditures, which the judge may then require Furse to pay.

According to Duncan, the notice of hearings were mailed on July 23. Duncan said he received his notice in the mail on July 25. Furse, who is currently out of town, said he did not receive his notice.

“By the time of my departure on the twenty-ninth, I didn’t have the notice,” said Furse in a telephone interview Tuesday. Furse is currently still out of town and unaware if he has received the notice.

“My lack of attendance was certainly a miscommunication at best,” said Furse. He said he placed a phone call to the presiding judge on Monday to request a reschedule of the hearing, but has yet to hear back.

“The issues raised still exist,” said Furse. “His (Duncan’s) compliance with the law is still in question. Duncan essentially admitted to the violations.”

Yet according to Duncan, the accusations put against him are unfounded.

“I’m not exactly sure what’s going on here,” said Duncan in a telephone interview Tuesday. “I’ve been open and honest. I have nothing to hide. This unfounded attack on me is an attempt to steer voters from the real issue: that I’m vastly more qualified than my opponent.”

According to Duncan’s formal response to the complaint, he had electronically filed his candidate expenditures with the Colorado Department of State on July 21, but did not file committee expenditures because he had not yet received electronic access. He also said the expenditure for the ad in the Herald was “inadvertently overlooked” and filed a correction report on June 29.

Duncan also said that he has not disclosed his campaign contributions because he is financing the campaign out of his own pocket.

“My campaign finance is not very complicated. It’s straightforward and on the record,” he said.

According to Duncan, any contributions received were not accepted.

“I returned them,” said Duncan. “Just sent them back. I want to avoid any and all conflict of interest.”

Furse said he also has issue with Duncan returning the donations made to his campaign.

“Those returns are required to be disclosed,” said Furse. “I don’t know if he’s done that, or plans to.”

Furse said he does not know when the judge will decide whether or not to reschedule the case, but that he intends to pursue his complaint.

“I find it troubling that Duncan, who is running for DA, has admitted to violating election laws,” said Furse. “He’s obviously the largest spender and yet the least compliant with election laws.”

Corrections

In the July 31, 2008 edition of The SUN, it was reported that the adoption of the new county land use code occurred in spring of 2005 — see “Questions raised about Schiro campaign information,” page A6.

The 2005 date is incorrect.

The land use code project began in the fall of 2005 and adoption occurred in May of 2006.

SUN articles dated May 11, 2006, (“Land use code approved, 2 key players absent”) and a letter to the editor from Archuleta County Commissioner Robin Schiro titled “Crucial meeting” found in the May 4, 2006, edition, reference and chronicle the adoption hearing.


Recycling? If the items are right, take them to Lester Rivas

By Jim McQuiggin

Staff Writer

On a hot Saturday morning in late July, the transfer station located about two miles south of town on Trujillo road is buzzing with activity — and flies.

“A lot of flies out here,” muses Lester Rivas, as he wiped sweat from his cheek with a brown bandana. “Seems like, no matter the weather, there’s flies out here.”

Anyone taking recyclables to the transfer station has probably encountered Rivas at one time or another. As soon as a vehicle enters the premises, Rivas is there to check the load. Usually he’s there to help unload or offer advice, although sometimes he’s put into the uncomfortable position of telling someone that what they’re bringing is not acceptable. Oftentimes, Rivas himself sorts through bags of recyclable items, “I’d rather do that than argue with people,” Rivas said.

“I had a guy come in here a few months back, right at closing time, who wanted to dump a bunch of those Styrofoam restaurant takeout boxes,” Rivas said, “and I told him that we couldn’t take those. The guy said that we take all our stuff to New Mexico anyway, and that they would take them. He got real nasty about it.”

Rather than force a confrontation, Rivas contacted police. The police answered the call but did nothing, according to Rivas, not considering illegal dumping at the facility a criminal matter.

Helping conscientious recyclers and dealing with rude customers are just some of Rivas’ duties at the transfer station. “On my down time, it’s me who is out there cleaning up along the road,” he said, adding, “I’m also the one supervising the guys sent out to clean up the road near the landfill. But sometimes they don’t show up and it’s just me cleaning up out there.”

Not that Rivas experiences much downtime. According to Rivas, he gets about “ten to fifteen cars during the week, and over thirty cars coming on Saturday.”

At 71 years old, hard work is no stranger to Rivas. Previous to supervising the transfer station, Rivas worked in the lumber industry in and around Archuleta County. “Worked in a sawmill most of my life before this,” Rivas said, “and I have the battle scars to prove it,” he added, holding up his right hand to show numerous scars as well as a noticeably missing thumb.

According to interim county public works director Chris Tanner, the transfer station does as well as it does due in large part to the hard work and dedication of Rivas. “I don’t know what we’d do without him,” Tanner said.

How the transfer station does so well without its own baler is another matter. For now, most of the recycled material is sent to Durango by truck. “We can only haul so much per day,” said Tanner, “and Durango can only take so much. We can only take one load a day and then, unload it if they accept it. If they’re overloaded we have to haul it back and deal with it ourselves.”

With belt-tightening by the town and the county, a baler is a low priority item in local budgets. However, according to Tanner, “Getting a baler would allow us to expand and catapult us to where we need to be. We won’t have to haul the material anymore, brokers would come to us and pay us for it.” In the meantime, although Durango is doing Archuleta County a huge favor by taking the county’s recyclable material, Durango also gets money for the material shipped there.

The one item not shipped to Durango is aluminum. Once a day, Rivas dumps out the bin full of aluminum cans and runs over them with his truck in order to compact them for storage. The cans are then shipped to Farmington, N.M., where the transfer station gets money for the recycled cans.

“We’re at $2,094 for the first half of 2008,” Rivas said, “so we expect to get over four thousand dollars by the end of the year.”

The money received from the sale of the cans goes to a scholarship for local high school students. Every year, two or three students receive a $1,000 “environmental awareness” scholarship for submitting winning essays. For his part in this, Rivas is particularly proud. “I’m happy to get those cans down to Farmington to help those kids,” Rivas said.

However, money for cans is not good enough for Rivas: his heart is set on the county being able to bale and sell all of its recyclables. “We really need a baler so we can sell this stuff.”

Short of a baler, what else would help the transfer station? “Let people know what we will and will not take,” Rivas replied.

The transfer station will take corrugated cardboard, plastics with Resin Code number 1 and 2, aluminum and tin cans, and glass.

The transfer station will not take brown paper or plastic bags, non-paper items, paper plates, towels, or cups, or chemically treated paper (i.e. wax paper, food wrappers, photo printing paper, etc.).

Transfer station hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions about recycling, you can reach the transfer station at 264-3311.


Sen. Salazar to host town hall meeting

U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar will hold a town hall meeting Friday, Aug. 8, in Pagosa Springs to discuss the condition of our nation’s health care system, his recent efforts to improve access to quality, affordable care, and prospects for health care reform in the years ahead.   

 As a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Salazar is in a key position to help develop solutions to America’s health care crisis.  His Archuleta County town hall meeting is part of a statewide health care tour that will take him across Colorado to solicit the input of elected officials, business owners, health care providers, and community members. 

 The meeting will take place 9-10 a.m. in the Pagosa Room at Pagosa Mountain Hospital, 95 S. Pagosa Boulevard.

Gas main creates problem for Lewis Street project

By Jim McQuiggin

Staff Writer

The discovery of a gas main buried at a shallow depth at the intersection of Lewis and 4th streets has created further problems for nearby residents and Lewis Street reconstruction project workers.

Problems with the gas main’s depth were discovered July 31 as workers started excavating portions of Lewis Street pavement approximately 20 yards from the 4th Street intersection. According to town construction manager Torry Hessman, “The gas lines were as shallow as six inches below sub-grade in some places but no more than ten to twelve inches below sub-grade all the way up the street.”

At that point, Davis Engineering was called in to re-survey the lines and assess what would need to be done to mitigate the situation. The results of that survey determined that the gas lines violated Colorado codes and would have to be realigned to meet current standards.

Hessman stated that before construction on that portion of Lewis Street could continue, the gas lines would have to be relocated deeper beneath the sub-grade in order to satisfy uniform building codes. “They need to be at a depth of at least eighteen to twenty-four inches,” Hessman said, adding that although, “thirty-six inches would be best,” existing town geothermal lines and the CenturyTel main hub line would probably interfere with setting gas lines that deep.

Len Mize, director of corporate communications for SourceGas agreed that the 36-inch depth might be problematic regarding a potential interference with existing utilities, but said that placement of gas lines well below the 18-inch minimum would not be a problem. “We’re happy to make this right and place the lines at the safest possible level,” Mize said, “The work we’re doing should be done by the end of this week.”

SourceGas, due to its franchise agreement with the town, will incur all costs for relocating its gas lines, even though those lines were not installed by the company. Mize stated that the lines and infrastructure were assumed by SourceGas after it acquired those lines from Kinder Morgan, which in turn had acquired the infrastructure from Citizen’s Gas & Communication. “As far as I know, those lines could go back to the original mains,” Mize said, “Or near the beginning, at least.”

Until work on the gas lines and subsequent street work is completed, traffic at the Fourth and Lewis Street intersection will be restricted: there will be no through traffic for drivers between 3rd and 4th streets (with exceptions given to residents on that block); traffic flow up 4th Street from Pagosa Street will be diverted down the alley in the 400 block, with the same exceptions as stated above. Hessman said that signage will be posted to assist drivers as to where they may proceed and what is allowed.

Hessman projected that all work due to the gas line complication should be complete by the end of next week, Aug. 15, adding that, as usual, patience and cooperation will help them complete the project in a timely and painless manner.


Nurturing Program offered by Health department

By Lily Mondragon

Special to The SUN

 The San Juan Basin Health Department announces the third session of the Nurturing Program for Pagosa Springs families.

The Nurturing Program is a 16-week course for parents and their children 0-5 years of age, although we welcome older school-age children also.

The program is designed to strengthen families through education in empathy and caring, responsibility and discipline, and family growth. The Nurturing Program is dynamic, exciting and proven to work in building caring, nonviolent families.

Parents and children meet together and separately, and participate in activities to learn the skills and attitudes to care for themselves, others and their environment. The group takes place in a supportive and confidential atmosphere with both parent and child groups led by skilled facilitators.

Class size is limited, so call early for an enrollment interview.

The classes will be held evenings, beginning in September, specific dates to follow.

Call Lily Mondragon RN at 749-5541 for more information.

Eddie Oldham Memorial Scholarship awarded to 4-Her Crissy Ferguson

By Pamela Bomkamp

Special to The SUN

Pagosa Springs High School graduate Crissy Ferguson is this year’s recipient of the Eddie Oldham Memorial Scholarship. Crissy has been involved in the Archuleta County 4-H program for the past 11 years. She is currently secretary of the 4-H Shady Pine Club and Archuleta County 4-H Council representative. Crissy recently won Grand Champion Steer and Grand Champion Showmanship (Round Robin) at the 2008 Archuleta County Fair.

Crissy’s goal of becoming a veterinarian begins with two years of schooling at Fort Lewis College. She will then transfer to Colorado State University to finish her degree.

The Eddie Oldham Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded annually to at least one applicant who has been involved in the 4-H program. This scholarship has given many collegians financial support over the last nineteen years. The scholarship is the only true 4-H renewable college scholarship Archuleta County has to offer.

The Eddie Oldham Memorial Scholarship was established in 1991, and is overseen by Ike Oldham and his wife, Sharron. The scholarship was established when their son, Eddie Oldham, was tragically killed in an accident in 1989.

Donations can be made to this scholarship fund through the Bank of the San Juans or by contacting the Archuleta County Extension Office at 264-5931.


School supply donations needed

By Liz Rosenberg

Special to The SUN

Imagine the first day of school.

It’s a beautiful, sunny morning and you’re out in the schoolyard running and playing. You get to see friends, some of whom you haven’t seen all summer. You want to meet your new teacher; you hear she’s really nice. The bell rings ... time to head to homeroom. You get a lump in your throat, a knot in your stomach. Your parents are having another tough year. They just weren’t able to buy all the supplies that you need for school. You know that your friends will share. But, still, you wish you had your own pencils and folders and markers.

This is what the first day of school could be like for some local students.

As the Life Skills Worker at the Department of Human Services, I’ve seen firsthand the struggle some families face. They save up a little each month, as they can, barring any unforeseen situations. Yet, many times it’s not enough to get all the children in the family the supplies they need. The bookbags themselves can be quite expensive. However, a local group is trying to change the above scenario.

Operation Helping Hand, a group of dedicated citizens, has been assisting those in need for more than 10 years now. Last year, they helped 135 Archuleta County students with bookbags filled with supplies. They are currently in the process of collecting donations of school supplies for area children. You can help OHH make someone’s first day of school (and in fact the entire school year) a brighter one by contributing some supplies.

Below is a list of items that are being collected by Operation Helping Hand. It was compiled using supply lists provided by local schools.

You can drop off your donations at The Pagosa Springs SUN located at 466 Pagosa St.

Please consider the excitement and happiness you can bring to a child on the first day of school.

Kindergarten supplies

Quart size zip lock bags.

Gallon size zip lock bags.

Crayola twistable colored pencils.

Crayola twistable crayons.

Backpacks — large enough to hold a 9x12 folder.

Packages of 12 real wood pencils — they sharpen better.

Family size boxes of Kleenex.

First-grade supplies

Pocket folders (sturdy).

Large boxes of tissue.

Large backpacks.

Gallon size zip lock bags.

Sandwich size zip lock baggies.

Second-grade supplies

Gallon size zip lock bags.

Pocket folders — red, blue, yellow, green and orange.

Single subject spiral notebooks 70 pages (wide-ruled, non-perforated).

Large boxes of Kleenex.

Backpacks.

Third-grade supplies

Plastic pocket folders with fasteners.

Spiral notebooks.

No. 2 pencils.

Packages of wide-ruled paper.

Large boxes of Kleenex.

Gallon size zip lock bags.

Quart size zip lock bags.

Fourth-grade supplies

Single subject spiral notebooks (wide-ruled).

Packages of loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled).

Small pencil sharpeners with lids.

Pocket folders.

Large boxes of Kleenex.

Clipboards.

Zippered pencil bags.

Fifth-grade supplies

No. 2 pencils (standard yellow, hexagonal).

Red marking pencils.

Large pointed sharp scissors.

Glue sticks.

Colored pencils.

Crayons.

Large boxes of tissue.

Containers of disposable disinfectant wipes (not baby wipes).

Gallon size zip lock bags.

Folders with pockets.

Spiral notebooks — single subject, wide-lined.

3-hole wide-lined paper (not college ruled).

3-hole binders (1 inch size) — no trapper-keepers or large binders.

Sixth-grade supplies

Three subject spiral notebooks (minimum of 180-page count).

Pocket folders.

Packages of 100-count college lined notebook paper.

Dual rulers (metric and standard).

Inexpensive calculators.

Boxes of 24-count colored pencils.

No. 2 pencils.

Large pencil bags or boxes.

Large boxes of tissue.

Packages of glue sticks.

Seventh-grade supplies

3-ring binders.

Dividers.

Looseleaf paper.

Pens (blue or black).

1-subject spiral notebooks.

3-ring binders or notebooks with dividers.

Notebook paper.

No. 2 pencils.

Colored pencils.

Highlighters.

Scientific calculators (should cost no more than $12).

Black or navy blue athletic shorts with drawstring or elastic waist (no jeans, snaps or zippers), with no less than a 5-inch inseam.

Black sweatpants.

Light grey or white T-shirts, no tank tops or spaghetti straps.

Athletic all-purpose gym shoes. No skater shoes.

Boxes of Kleenex.

Eighth-grade supplies

Spiral notebooks.

Folders.

3-ring binders or notebooks with dividers.

Notebook paper.

No. 2 pencils.

Colored pencils.

Memory sticks.

Plastic pocket folders with paper fasteners.

3-subject spiral notebooks.

Scientific calculators.

Metric/standard rulers.

Protractors.

Graph paper (1/4-inch).

Highlighters.

Red pens.

Black or navy blue athletic shorts with drawstring or elastic waist (no jeans, snaps or zippers) with no less than a 5-inch inseam.

Black sweatpants.

Light grey or white T-shirts. No tank tops or spaghetti straps.

Athletic all-purpose gym shoes. No skater shoes.

Boxes of Kleenex.


Back to School Immunization Clinic Aug. 18

San Juan Basin Health in Pagosa Springs is holding its Back to School Immunization Clinic Monday, Aug. 18.

Call 264-2409, Ext. 33, for an appointment. Colorado requires school vaccinations be obtained before the first day of school.

Bring your proof of insurance, such as Medicaid or CHP+ card.

San Juan Basin Health is located at 502 S. 8th St.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND HEARING

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District is seeking comments on its draft Water Conservation Plan. The Plan is an update to the District’s current Water Conservation and Drought Management Plan.

The Plan may be viewed at:

PAWSD Administrative Offices

100 Lyn Ave.

Pagosa Lakes POA Administrative Offices

230 Port Ave.

Archuleta County Administrative Offices

449 San Juan St.

Town of Pagosa Springs Town Hall

551 Hot Springs Blvd.

Sisson Library

811 San Juan St.

The Plan may also be downloaded from the District’s web site, www.pawsd.org

Comments will be accepted until October 7th, 2008. Comments may be submitted by email, mail, phone, fax or by visiting the PAWSD offices at 100 Lyn Avenue, P.O. Drawer 4610, Pagosa Springs, CO 81157, (970) 731-2691, (970) 731-2693 [Fax], or info@pawsd.org.

The PAWSD Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 pm October 14, 2008 located at PAWSD Administrative Offices. Public comment will also be heard at the October 14th Public Hearing.

Published August 7 and 14, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that Archuleta County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as the “County” will receive sealed Bids for the replacement structure for Bridge No. AR551-SO1-C500A on County Road 551, located approximately 23 miles south of Pagosa Springs, over the San Juan River. The work consists of removal of the existing 122’-0” steel stringer bridge; the construction of a new 150’-0” single span prestressed concrete (BT 72) girder replacement structure with concrete abutments and wingwalls, steel piling, structure excavation and backfill; embankment material; approach roadway; aggregate base course; guardrail, riprap; topsoil; seeding and mulching; and other miscellaneous work.

Only bidders pre-qualified in accordance with the Rules for Pre-qualification, Debarment, Bidding and Work on Colorado Department of Highways’ Road, Highways, and Bridge Public Projects, 2 CCR 601-10 will be allowed to bid on the project. The “DBE” goal for this project has been established as follows: 12%.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Archuleta County Public Works Building, located at 1122 Highway 84, Pagosa Springs, Colorado at 10:30 am local time on August 11th, 2008. The conference attendee shall be an agent of the bidder, familiar and involved in the bidders work and the bidding process. The pre-bid conference will not include an organized site inspection of the proposed work. Failure to attend the non-mandatory pre-bid conference will not disqualify the bidder.

Bids will be received up to, but not later than 11:00am local time as determined by the County on August 21st, 2008 by Contracts and Procurement Officer, Archuleta County, Archuleta County Courthouse, located at 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147. Such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated place and time.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish, as part of the Contract Documents, CDOT Forms No.s 605, 606, 621, 714, 715, 718, an insurance certificate in the amount specified in the Contract Documents, a Performance Bond and Labor & Materials Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price, including Force Account items, said bonds to be issued by a responsible corporate surety approved by Archuleta County and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless Archuleta County and the Colorado Department of Transportation from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor.

The County reserves the right in awarding the contract for replacement work to consider the qualifications and responsibility of bidders as well as amounts of bids. The County intends to award the contract to the bidder that best serves its interest. The County further reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities, or to re-advertise for bids if it is determined in the sole determination of the County, to be necessary or desirable.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained on or after July 30th, 2008 from SEH Inc., Colorado Center Tower One, Suite 6000, 2000 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80222-7900. Plans are available upon payment of $50.00, non-refundable for each set.

Federal Aid Project No. BRO C480-002

Subcontract No. 15390

Bridge Replacement AR551-S01-C500A

County Road 551

Published August 7 and 14, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting and election of directors for Western Heritage Event Center (formerly Pagosa Springs Enterprises, Inc.), organizer and sponsor of the annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo, will be held at 6:30 p.m. August 21, 2008.

At the meeting in the Archuleta County Fair building, four directors will be elected to a three-year term each.

Only registered members of record as of June 22, 2007 will be entitled to vote. Proxy votes must be in writing designating the person who is to cast the vote (who must be a registered member of the corporation), and have signature of member and date. Proxies must be presented at the beginning of the annual meeting at registration. The maximum number of proxies any individual can represent is five (5).

Current board members are Jim Bramwell, president; Mike Ray, vice president; Lisa Scott, treasurer; Penne DeClark, secretary; Chuck Betts, Wes Lewis, J.R. Ford, Tim McRee, and Alvin Schaaf, all directors.

Published August 7, 14 and 21, 2007 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Leatha W. Tucker, a.k.a. Letha Tucker, Deceased

Case No. 08PR30

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 December 7, 2008, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Ray Schnoover

P.O. Box 774

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

970-264-4501

Published August 7, 14 and 21, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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PUBLIC HEARING

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District will be having a public hearing on Ordinance No. 05. ORDINANCE NO. 05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS SANITATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE APPROVING A LOAN BETWEEN THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY BOND EVIDENCING THE LOAN; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY BOND FROM REVENUES OF THE WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE; AUTHORIZING THE EARLY PAYMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S 2002 LOAN FROM THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The public hearing will be held on Thursday August 21, 2008 at 12:30 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 August 15, 2008.

Published August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to review the Blue Sky Village Annexation (668 Highway 84) which includes an approximate 96 acre tract of property and six (6) right-of-way tracts, being more particularly described in Resolution 2008-14, a copy of which is available in the office of the Town Clerk. A request for zoning the properties known as the Blue Sky Village Annexation will also be heard. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2008, to be held at Town Hall at 551 Hot Springs Boulevard. Anyone wishing to comment should contact the Town Planning Department or attend the public hearing and be heard.

Published August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Pagosa Springs Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the concurrent Sketch/Preliminary Plan of the proposed Blue Sky Village development. The proposed project is located at 668 Highway 84. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2008, to be held at Town Hall at 551 Hot Springs Boulevard. Anyone wishing to comment should contact the Town Planning Department or attend the public hearing and be heard.

Published August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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The first reading of Ordinance No. 05 was completed at the Regular Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District Meeting held on August 5, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. ORDINANCE NO. 05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS SANITATION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE APPROVING A LOAN BETWEEN THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY BOND EVIDENCING THE LOAN; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY BOND FROM REVENUES OF THE WASTEWATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE; AUTHORIZING THE EARLY PAYMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S 2002 LOAN FROM THE COLORADO WATER RESOURCES AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

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

Published August 7, 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. 62-2008 was commenced on 6-10-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Tim Farmer and Sheila Farmer Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Original Beneficiary

The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-23 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

September 15, 2006 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

September 15, 2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20608934 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$203,900.00 Original Principal Balance

$202,066.78 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 555, PAGOSA HIGHLANDS ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FEBRUARY 7, 1972 AS RECEPTION NO. 75409, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 40 Saturn 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 October 2, 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: 6-10-08

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Kelly Evans by Vicky Rudock, Deputy

By: Kelly Evans, 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 August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 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. 63-2008 was commenced on 6-10-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Charles L Lewis Original Grantor(s)

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Original Beneficiary

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for WFMBS 2007-14 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

June 6, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

June 11, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20705074 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$819,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$814,387.81 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.

PARCEL 2, AMENDED MAP OF MILL CREEK MEADOWS RANCH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED OCTOBER 15, 1996, AS RECEPTION NO. 1996007613 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1201 COUNTY ROAD 302 St 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 2, 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: 6-10-08

Public Trustee of Archuleta County, State of Colorado

/s/ Kelly Evans by Vicky Rudock, Deputy

By: Kelly Evans, 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 August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

Sale No. 64-2008

This combined Notice concerns the Deed of Trust described as follows:

Original Grantor(s) Gary Liescheidt and Colleen Liescheidt

Original Beneficiary MERS as Nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc.

Current Beneficiary The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc.

Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2006

Deed of Trust Recording Date May 31, 2006

County of Recording Archuleta

Recording Information Reception No. 20605197

Original Principal Balance $188,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $187,017.47

The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust, and is described as follows:

Lot 10, Block 6, Amended Aspen Springs Subdivision No. 1, According to the Plat thereof filed March 22, 1971, as Reception No. 74229, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado.

a/k/a 545 Oak Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

The Holder of the Debt secured by the Trust Deed has filed written election and demand for sale with the undersigned Public Trustee under the term of the Trust Deed.

A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statues § 38-38-104 shall be filed with the undersigned at least 15 calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or anydate to which the sale is continued.

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

The undersigned will on October 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Archuleta County Courthouse, 449 San Juan St. sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned as specified by C.R.S. § 38-38-106(7) to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Trust Deed.

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

DATED: JUNE 10, 2008

/s/ Kelly Evans

ARCHULETA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

By: Vicky Rudock

(Deputy)

[Attach to mailed Notices copies of C.R.S. §§ 38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306]

Attorney for owner of evidence of debt:

THE LAW FIRM OF JOHN A. LOBUS, P.C.

710 Kipling Street, Suite 402

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

(303) 232-5606

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information provided can be used for that purpose.

Published August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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DISTRICT COURT, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: Combined Court

449 San Juan Street

P.O. Box 148

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Phone Number: (970) 264-2400

Plaintiff(s):

WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, INC., f/k/a FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC., f/k/a FAIRFIELD COMMUNITIES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION

v.

Defendant(s):

ROBERTO ALBERTORIO, RICKY BLANCHARD, LAURA BLANCHARD, STERLING D. DAVIDSON, KATHY A. DAVIDSON, DEAN P. DIETRICH, JESSICA DIETRICH, LEON G. GERBITZ, SANDRA GERBITZ, HAROLD W. FRYE, RUTH A. FRYE, LAURA T. GABALDON, KARL JON HABERMACHER, AND FAITH F. HABERMACHER

Submitting Attorney:

SHAND, NEWBOLD & CHAPMAN, P.C.

Keith Newbold

150 East 9th Street, Suite 400

P.O. Box 2790

Durango, CO 81302

Phone Number: (970) 247-3091

Fax Number: (970) 247-3100

E-Mail: knewbold@snc-law.com

Atty. Reg. No: 010629

Case Number: 2008-CV-153

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 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 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 the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situate in Archuleta County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

EXHIBIT “A”

Description of Real Property

A 105,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7841-7842 in Building 21, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE V, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 99006555, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Second Supplemental Declaration recorded July 8, 1999 as Reception No. 99006556 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

A 156,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7859-7860 in Building 30, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE VI, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 99011974, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Second Supplemental Declaration recorded July 8, 1999 as Reception No. 99006556 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

A 63,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7863-7864 in Building 32, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE VII, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 20005495, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Third Supplemental Declaration recorded March 13, 2000 as Reception No. 20002414 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

A 126,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7835-7836 in Building 18, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE IV, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 98002629, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, First Supplemental Declaration recorded April 8, 1998 as Reception No. 98002628 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

A 182,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7823-7824 in Building 12, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE IV, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 98002629, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, First Supplemental Declaration recorded April 8, 1998 as Reception No. 98002628 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

DATED this 21st day of July, 2008.

SHAND, NEWBOLD & CHAPMAN, P.C.

Original signature on file at the office of

Shand, Newbold & Chapman, P.C.

/s/ Keith Newbold

Keith Newbold, Esq., Reg. No. 010629

Attorney for Plaintiff

150 East 9th Street, Suite 400

P.O. Box 2790

Durango, CO 81302

(970) 247-3091

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

Published August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 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. 59-2008 was commenced on 6-3-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Ryan Clark and April Clark Original Grantor(s)

Argent Mortgage Company, LLC Original Beneficiary

US Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-AMC2 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

November 15, 2006 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

November 27, 2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20611394 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$166,600.00 Original Principal Balance

$165,520.02 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 551, PAGOSA VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 13, 1971 AS RECEPTION NO. 74884

COUNTY OF ARCHULETA, STATE OF COLORADO

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 116 Port Avenue 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 September 25, 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: 6-3-08

/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:

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 July 31, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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. 60-2008 was commenced on 6-3-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Duane Breman and Amanda Breman Original Grantor(s)

Option One Mortgage Corporation Original Beneficiary

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT5 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

June 8, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

June 26, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20705644 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$729,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$728,222.57 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 in this Commitment is described as follows:

ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF ARCHULETA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (E 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4) OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, N.M.P.M., ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 8, THENCE SOUTH 1320.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52’30” WEST 657.61 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1316.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 43’ EAST 657.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Parcel/Tax I.D. # 588708200002

Commonly known as: 4821 F Highway 84, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 4821 F Highway 84 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 September 25, 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: 6-3-08

/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:

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 July 31, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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. 61-2008 was commenced on 6-3-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Breanna J. Kirsop Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network Inc. Original Beneficiary

GMAC Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

November 22, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

November 29, 2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20512717 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$108,800.00 Original Principal Balance

$106,716.44 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 14, BLOCK 21, LAKE PAGOSA PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MARCH 13, 1970, AS RECEPTION NOS. 72998 THRU 73013, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 42 West Radiant 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 September 25, 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: 6-3-08

/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:

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 July 31, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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Invitation for Bids: Snow Removal for the Archuleta County Airport, Stevens Field, Pagosa Springs, CO. The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners invites qualified firms to submit bids for snow removal services for the upcoming three winter seasons. Sealed bids (marked “BIDS FOR SNOW REMOVAL”) will be accepted by the Finance Department, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 until August 15, 2008 at 12:00pm. For full bid announcement, please contact Ron Nieweg, Contracts and Procurement Officer at (970) 264-8555, or rnieweg@archuletacounty.org or view on-line at www.archuletacounty.org.

Published July 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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A Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) consisting of approximately 16.59 acres in Pines & Ponderosa Fairways, located in Section 16, Township 35 North, Range 2 West, N.M.P.M. Otherwise known as Parcel # 569916300117. The nearest cross street is Aspen Village Drive and Hwy. 160 West. Anyone who wishes to comment should contact the Archuleta County Planning Department, P.O. Box 1507, Pagosa Springs, Co. 81147, (970)-731-3877 or Project Planner Cindy Schultz (cschultz@archuletacounty.org) prior to consideration of this P.U.D. by the Archuleta Planning Commission on 8-13-08 to be determined at 6:00 pm in the County Courthouse or attend the public meeting and be heard.

Sincerely,

The Ault Companies

Published July 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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NOTICE OF SALE

Sunetha Property Management will be having a sale for storage units (#1 & #23) at High County Mini Storage, 55 Rainbow, Pagosa Springs, Colorado on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.

Misc. items include upright freezer, golf clubs, Christmas items, snow chains, some old power tools.

Published July 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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INVITATION TO BID

STATION NO. 07 – CHROMO AREA

Sealed bids will be received by Pagosa Fire Protection District, 191 North Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, Colorado, until Friday, August 22, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

All bids that have been duly received will be opened publicly and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, at Station #1’s Training Room located at 191 North Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, Colorado. All interested parties are invited to attend. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.

The work to be performed generally includes:

Construction of a 4-bay, 2 story station approximately 3000 square feet in size with the 2nd story being approximately 1600 square feet and located at 1495 County Road 382 in the Chromo area

Bids shall be submitted on a lump sum basis with a requirement to bid alternate additions for installation of an electrical thermal storage system, foundation and flat work, septic system and 2nd floor finish work (sheetrock, painting and trim). The award may be on the basis of the base bid or of the alternate bid.

Copies of the Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained after July 30 electronically (if e-mail address is provided) after July 30. Hard copies are also available upon paying $45.00 for each set of Contract Documents. Payment is to be made to District whose mailing address is: 191 North Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. All payments made for Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents are nonrefundable.

Copies of the Drawings and Project Specifications are also on file and may be examined at the Owner’s address during normal working hours after July 31, 2008.

Each Bidder shall file with his Bid a cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Performance, Payment and Warranty Bond guaranteeing faithful performance.

No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date Bids are opened.

A mandatory Prebid Conference and Site Visit will be held at PFPD Station #1, 191 North Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on Monday, August 11, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

Bids will be considered only from Bidders who have attended the Prebid Conference and Site Visit. Bids from Bidders not indicated in the District’s records to have been in attendance at the Prebid Conference and Site Visit will be returned unopened.

OWNER

By: /s/ Diane C. Bower

Assistant Chief – Administration

Pagosa Fire Protection District

Published July 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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) Myron Malmberg a/k/a Myron L. Malmberg

(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 23, Unit Number 7101, Building Number 1, Elk Run Townhouses, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 23, Unit Number 7101, Building Number 1 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: Myron Malmberg a/k/a Myron L. Malmberg.

Dated: May 21, 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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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) Sandra Hullum

(2) Michael Hullum

(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.______

Amended 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:

Common Description: Unit Week Number 02, Condominium Unit Number 7508, Building Number 02, in Phase I of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 02, Condominium Unit Number 7508, Building Number 02, 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.

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: Sandra Hullum and Michael Hullum.

Dated: March 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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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):

Elk Run Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Karl Jeffery Petrie

(2) Mickie K. Petrie

(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 08CV73

Div.______

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: October 22, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

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

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Sale No. 2008-25

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: July 14, 2008.

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonzales

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 - 2008-25

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: $3,170.50, Interest: $563.04, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $7,108.54

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 17, Unit Number 7110, Building Number 03, Elk Run Townhouses, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 17, Unit Number 7110, Building Number 03 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: 6/11/2008 Case No.: 2008CV73 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 6/24/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A

Recording Date: N/A

Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $3,170.50

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): Karl Jeffery Petrie & Mickie K. Petrie Address: 2130 N. Rough Creek Ct., Granbury, TX 76048 and 3351 Lipan Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048

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

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Karl Jeffery Petrie & Mickie K. Petrie, Address: 2130 N. Rough Creek Ct., Granbury, TX 76048 and 3351 Lipan Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048

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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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) Estate of Paul L. Lewis

(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 08CV70

Div.______

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: October 22, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

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

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Sale No. 2008-23

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: July 14, 2008.

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonzales

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 - 2008-23

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: $4,218.00, Interest: $696.80, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $8,289.80

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 04, Condominium Unit Number 7311, Building Number 02 of Masters Place Condominiums Phase I, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Numbers 04, Condominium Unit Number 7311, Building Number 02 of Masters Place Condominiums Phase I, according to the Condominium Map recorded under Reception Number 161539, 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.

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: 5/19/2008 Case No.: 2008CV70 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 6/23/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A

Recording Date: N/A

Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $4,218.00

Original Trustee : N/A

Original Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Masters Place Condominiums 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: Masters Place Condominiums 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): Paul L. Lewis Address: 11400 S. Indian Meridian, Newalla, OK 74857

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

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Estate of Paul L. Lewis Address: c/o Melissa K. Mast, P.R., 11400 S. Indian Meridian, Newalla, OK 74857

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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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):

Ptarmigan Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Duvall Truelsen

(2) Deanna E. Truelsen

(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 08CV59

Div.______

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: October 22, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

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

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Sale No. 2008-22

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: July 14, 2008.

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonzales

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 - 2008-22

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: $3,980.00, Interest: $657.94, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $8,012.94

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 15, Unit Number 7219, Building Number 10, Ptarmigan Townhouses Phase III, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 15, Unit Number 7219, Building Number 10, in Ptarmigan Townhouses Phase III, as recorded under Reception No. 156202, subject to Declaration of Individual and/or Interval Ownership for Ptarmigan Townhouses recorded under Reception No. 153557, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorded in and for 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: 6/2/2008 Case No.: 2008CV59 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 6/20/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A

Recording Date: N/A

Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $3,980.00

Original Trustee: N/A

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

Original Liable Parties5on Lien Documents: Name(s): Duvall Truelsen and Deanna E. Truelsen Address: 206 Central Ave., Dolores, CO 81323

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

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Duvall Truelsen and Deanna E. Truelsen Address: 206 Central Ave., Dolores, CO 81323

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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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):

Ptarmigan Property Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendant(s):

(1) Lawrence J. Winburn

(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 08CV58

Div.______

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: October 22, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

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

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Sale No. 2008-21

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: July 14, 2008.

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonzales

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 - 2008-21

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: $3,980.00, Interest: $759.50, Costs

(estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $8,114.50

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 04, Unit Number 7203, Building Number 2, Ptarmigan Townhouses Phase I, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 04, Unit Number 7203, Building Number 2, in Ptarmigan Townhouses Phase I, as recorded under Reception No. 153256, subject to Declaration of Individual and/or Interval Ownership for Ptarmigan Townhouses recorded under Reception No. 153557, and amendments and supplements thereto, in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorded in and for 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: 6/4/2008 Case No.: 2008CV58 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 6/20/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A

Recording Date: N/A

Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $3,980.00

Original Trustee: N/A

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

Present Holder4 of Lien Documents: Name: Ptarmigan 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): Lawrence J. Winburn Address: 1234 S. Fenway, Casper, WY 82601

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

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): Lawrence J. Winburn Address: 1234 S. Fenway, Capser, WY 82601

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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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) German Zuniga

(2) Sara R. Zuniga

(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 08CV69

Div.______

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: October 22, 2008

Place of Sale: Archuleta County

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

Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Sale No. 2008-24

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: July 14, 2008.

Sheriff of the Above County

/s/ Peter L. Gonzales

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 - 2008-24

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: $2,911.00, Interest: $120.96, Costs (estimated): $2,500.00, Attorneys Fees (estimated): $875.00, Total (estimated): $6,406.96

Real Estate3 to be Sold: Common Description: Unit Week Number 19, Condominium Unit Number 7522, Building Number 5, in Phase III of Village Pointe Condominiums, Archuleta County, Colorado.

Assessor’s Tax Parcel No.: Unknown

Legal Description: Unit Week Number 19, 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.

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: 5/19/2008 Case No.: 2008CV69 Court: Archuleta County District Court

Transcript of Judgment: Dated: N/A

Writ of Execution: Dated: 6/23/2008

Other Lien Instrument: Dated: N/A

Recording Date: N/A

Recording Data: N/A

Original Principal Amount: $2,911.00

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): German Zuniga and Sara Zuniga Address: 2313 Jarboe Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 and 10713 Cypress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64137

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

Current Owner(s) of Real Estate: Name(s): German Zuniga and Sara Zuniga Address: 2313 Jarboe Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 and 10713 Cypress Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64137

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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 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. 58-2008 was commenced on 5-22-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Mark A. Arnold and Kimberly K. Arnold Original Grantor(s)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Chapel Funding, LLC Original Beneficiary

HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-HE1 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

August 25, 2006 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

August 30, 2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20608326 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$172,800.00 Original Principal Balance

$172,446.50 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.

UNIT 1, BUILDING ONE, NORTH COVE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD AUGUST 22, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 20008136.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 78 Aspenglow Boulevard #1 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 September 11, 2008, at at the front door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, P O Box 790, 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: 5-22-08

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:

David A. Shore. Reg. No. 19973

Scott D. Toebben, Reg. No. 19011

Martin H. Shore, Reg. No. 1800

Hellerstein and Shore, P.C., 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, (303) 573-1080

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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 55-2008

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

Grantor: Bonnie M Phillips

Original Beneficiary: Centennial Savings Bank, FSB

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: Vectra Bank

Date of Deed of Trust: February 16, 1996

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 16, 1996

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $56,500.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $47,027.88

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 1996001071

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 467 IN LAKE FOREST ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JUNE 4, 1973 AS RECEPTION NO. 77869. Also known as: 11 Dragoon Court, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, Now Known As: 1145 Lake Forest 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. No. 38030

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP

1199 Bannock Street

Denver, Colorado 80204

(303) 813-1177

NOTICE OF SALE

The undersigned will on September 11, 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: May 14, 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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 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. 57-2008

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

On 05-22-08, 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 ANGELA B BAUER AND ANDREAS BAUER

Original Beneficiary WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA

Current Beneficiary LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HY06 TRUST

Date of Deed of Trust 3/29/2007

Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/3/2007

Recorded in Archuleta County Reception No. 20702776

Original Principal Amount $590,000.00

Outstanding Balance $590,000.00

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.

LOT 11, OAK HILL RANCHES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 20008801.

which has the address of: 1562 Ranchland Dr 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 Herby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of September 11, 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: 5-22-08

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

Attorney file #915-09392

Published July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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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.

YSLETA L. LEISSNER, THE ESTATE YSLETA L. LEISSNER, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF YSLETA LEISSNER, BRIAN JEFFREY BRYANT AND KIRBY BRYANT KANAREK AS THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF YSLETA L. LEISSNER and All unknown Persons Who Claim Any Interest in the Subject Matter of this Action.

Defendant.

Case Number: 08 CV 114

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

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 21 Building Number 21, Unit Week Number 52, 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 10th day of July, 2008.

/s/ Larry W. Holthus

Larry W. Holthus

Published July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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DISTRICT COURT, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address:

449 San Juan Street

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

(970) 264-5932

RTM HOLDINGS, LLC AND CHARLES KALISH,

Plaintiffs

v.

STANCIE L. JONES, DOROTHY-NOLL JONES, THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY-NOLL JONES AND ANY AND ALL HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DOROTHY-NOLL JONES, PAGOSA LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, PAGOSA AREA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, INC., formerly known as FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC. and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action,

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 21

Attorney for Plaintiff:

Lisa D. Toy

8 Heather Place

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Phone Number: (970) 731-8280

FAX Number: (970) 731-8281

Atty. Reg. #: 33886

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

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

You are hereby summoned and required to file with the clerk of this court an answer or other response to the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action within thirty (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 the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint, without any further notice to you.

This is an action to quiet the title to:

Lot 281, Lake Forest Estates, according to the plat thereof filed June 4, 1973, as Reception No. 77869, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Archuleta County, Colorado.

DATED this 7th day of July, 2008.

/s/ Lisa D. Toy

Lisa D. Toy, #33886

8 Heather Place

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

(970) 731-8280

Published July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 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. 51-2008 was commenced on 5-8-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Sabine E Baeckman-Elge Original Grantor(s)

Bankers Express Mortgage, Inc. Original Beneficiary

Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Asset-Backed Notes Trust 2007-SDI Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

March 29, 2007 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

April 4, 2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20702822 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$245,000.00 Original Principal Balance

$245,000.00 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 996 IN TWINCREEK VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD NOVEMBER 5, 1973 AS RECEPTION NO. 78739. A.P.N.: 569907111039

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 21 Pueblo 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 September 4, 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 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 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: May 8, 2008

/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

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 July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 52-2008

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

On May 13, 2008, 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, Colorado records.

Original Grantors: DOUGLAS A. DRANE AKA DOUGLAS DRANE AND BARBARA E. DRANE AKA BARBARA DRANE

Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK WEST, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WELLS FARGO BANK WEST, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust: FEBRUARY 28, 2001

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: MARCH 15, 2001

County of Recording ARCHULETA

Deed of Trust Recording Information: Reception No. 20102424

Original Principal Balance of Debt $135,000.00

Principal Balance of Debt on date oF this Notice (exclusive of interest and other charges) $55,684.69

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: The failure to pay monthly payments for the months of December, 2007 to and including this month and future payments under the Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

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 6 and 7, Block 14, 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

together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters,

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 here has filed Notice of Election and Demand for Sale as provided by law in said Deed of Trust.

Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at 10:00 A.M. on September 4, 2008 at the door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 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 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 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 WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE.

DATE: May 13, 2008

LOIS BAKER

Public Trustee for the County of Archuleta, State of Colorado

By /s/ Vicky Rudock

(Deputy) Public Trustee

Name, address, telephone numbers, and bar registration number of the attorney representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Tuck Young, (Colorado #2190) of Kettelkamp, Young & Kettelkamp, P.C.

201 West 8th Street #540

Pueblo, CO 81003

Phone: (719) 543-4321 Fax: (719) 546-0936

Published July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 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. 53-2008 was commenced on 5-13-08 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below:

Richard M. Maez Original Grantor(s)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Original Beneficiary

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

January 13, 2004 Date of Deed of Trust

Archuleta County of Recording

January 13, 2004 Recording Date of Deed of Trust:

At Reception No. 20400538 Recording Information Receipt No. and/or Book No. and Page No.

$88,558.00 Original Principal Balance

$83,824.52 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.

THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ARCHULETA, STATE OF COLORADO, AND DESCRIBED AS: LOT 223, PAGOSA VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 13, 1971 AS RECEPTION NO. 74884, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 95 Surrey 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 action at 10:00 a.m. on September 4, 2008, at at the front door of the Archuleta County Public Trustee’s Office, 449 San Juan Street, P O Box 790, 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: 5-13-08

/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:

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 July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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COMBINED NOTICE ARCHULETA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

SALE NO. 54-2008

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

Grantor: Dale P. Caruthers and Pamela S. Caruthers

Original Beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank, FA, a federal association

Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: Washington Mutual Bank

Date of Deed of Trust: September 20, 2002

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 20, 2002

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $200,000.00

Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $186,191.74

County of Recording: Archuleta

Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: as Reception No. 20208511

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 55, PAGOSA MEADOWS UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 23, 1972, AS RECEPTION NO. 75834, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known as: 146 East Sunbeam 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 September 4, 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. 38-38-106(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: May 13, 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 July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

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DISTRICT COURT, ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: Combined Court

449 San Juan Street

P.O. Box 148

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Phone Number: (970) 264-2400

Plaintiff(s):

WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, INC., f/k/a FAIRFIELD RESORTS, INC., f/k/a FAIRFIELD COMMUNITIES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION

v.

Defendant(s):

LANNY B. KIRKWOOD, HARRY S. CLAYPOOL, JR., MARJORIE A. CLAYPOOL, STEVE R. ESPINOZA, ELAINE ESPINOZA, FELIX P. FLIS, DOLORES L. FLIS, DELANA HONAKER, STEVE PECK AND LYNN PECK, LYNDALL CALER, SERENA JO CALER, RIO GRANDE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, AS JUDGMENT HOLDER AGAINST LYNDALL CALER, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., AS JUDGMENT HOLDER AGAINST LYNDALL CALER, AND AS JUDGMENT HOLDER AGAINST SERENA JO CALER, DISCOVER BANK, AS JUDGMENT HOLDER AGAINST LYNDALL CALER, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AS LIEN HOLDER AGAINST LYNDALL B. CALER, JERRY J. JACOBS, SR., SANDRA R. JACOBS, CURTISS E. MARPLE, JR., MICHAELA MARPLE, AND DIANA M. SALAZAR

Submitting Attorney:

SHAND, NEWBOLD & CHAPMAN, P.C.

Keith Newbold

150 East 9th Street, Suite 400

P.O. Box 2790

Durango, CO 81302

Phone Number: (970) 247-3091

Fax Number: (970) 247-3100

E-Mail: knewbold@snc-law.com

Atty. Reg. No: 010629

Case Number: 2007-CV-172

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF 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 of Foreclosure has been entered in this action concerning Mortgages executed by the Defendants for the benefit of Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., f/k/a Fairfield Resorts, Inc., f/n/a Fairfield Communities, Inc., said Mortgages being recorded as detailed below.

The real property, which is all of the property currently encumbered by the Mortgages described in said Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure, is situate in Archuleta County, Colorado, as recorded in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Archuleta County, Colorado, as detailed and described below.

The Defendants named below are the original grantors of the Mortgages and are in default pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Notes and the Mortgages being foreclosed. The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered herein) secured by the property being sold; and as of April 17, 2008, the outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is detailed below.

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the owner of the Mortgage being foreclosed is Keith Newbold; Shand, Newbold & Chapman, P.C., 150 East 9th Street, Suite 400, Durango, Colorado 81301; (970) 247-3091.

1. As to Defendant Lanny B. Kirkwood, the property is described as:

A 126,000/60,310,500 undivided fee simple absolute ownership interest in Units 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1121, 1124, 1125 and 1126 in Building 11, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of Teal Landing Condominium, Phase One - As Built Building 11, as depicted on the Plat recorded as Reception No. 20102922, subject to Declaration of Condominium for Teal Landing Condominium recorded at Reception Number 20007580, First Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded as Reception No. 20009604, Second Amendment to Declaration recorded as Reception No. 20102923 and Third Amendment to Declaration recorded as Reception No. 20104161, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado. The property described above is an ANNUAL ownership interest as described in the Declaration and such ownership interest has been allocated 126,000 points (as defined in the Declaration of Condominium for Teal Landing Condominium) for use by the Grantee in Each year.

with the Mortgage being dated April 14, 2001, and recorded on June 20, 2001 at Reception 20105268. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $11,732.50 Unpaid Principal: $9,034.53;

Interest at 15%: $5,873.68l Late Fees: $1,210.68;

Costs: $242.56; Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00

Judgment Total: $17,461.45

2. As to Defendants Lyndall Caler and Serena Jo Caler, the property is described as:

A 308,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7877-7878 in Building 39, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE VIII, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 20010666, subject to declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Third Supplemental Declaration recorded March 13, 2000 as Reception No. 20002414 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

with the Mortgage being dated July 14, 2000, and recorded on January 10, 2001 at Reception 20100282. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $20,570.00 Unpaid Principal: $14,952.76;

Interest at 15%: $10,145.35 Late Fees: $2,387.12;

Costs: $510.12 Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00;

Judgment Total: $29,095.35

3. As to Defendants Felix P. Flis and Dolores L. Flis, the property is described as:

A 84,000/35,486,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7813-7816 in Buildings 7 and 8, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said buildings of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE III, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 173555, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

with the Mortgage being dated June 10, 1997, and recorded on August 28, 1998 at Reception 98007279. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $6,715.00 Unpaid Principal: $2,089.17

Interest at 15%: $1,179.67 Late Fees: $410.75

Costs: $312.99 Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00

Judgment Total: $5,092.58

4. As to Defendants Steve Peck and Lynn Peck, the property is described as:

A 154,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7881-7882 in Building 41, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE VIII, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 20010666, subject to declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Third Supplemental Declaration recorded March 13, 2000 as Reception No. 20002414 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

with the Mortgage being dated August 4, 2000, and recorded on November 5, 2001 at Reception 20109669. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $12,655.00 Unpaid Principal: $4,361.28;

Interest at 15%: $2,724.31 Late Fees: $202.49;

Costs: $328.96 Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00;

Judgment Total: $8,717.03

5. As to Defendants Jerry J. Jacobs, Sr. and Sandra R. Jacobs, the property is described as:

A 154,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7843-7844 in Building 22, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE V, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 99006555, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Second Supplemental Declaration recorded July 8, 1999 as Reception No. 99006556 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

with the Mortgage being dated January 28, 2000, and recorded on April 27, 2000 at Reception 20003834. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $13,410.00 Unpaid Principal: $9,894.89;

Interest at 15%: $7,921.33 Late Fees: $2,859.04;

Costs: $341.36 Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00;

Judgment Total: $22,116.62

6. As to Defendants Curtiss E. Marple, Jr. and Michaela Marple, the property is described as:

A 105,000/17,743,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Units 7845-7846 in Building 23, as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said building of PEREGRINE TOWNHOUSES PHASE V, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 99006555, subject to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Interval Ownership for Peregrine Townhouses recorded at Reception Number 173556, Second Supplemental Declaration recorded July 8, 1999 as Reception No. 99006556 and any amendments and supplements thereto, all in the Office of the County Clerk and Recorder in and for Archuleta County, Colorado.

with the Mortgage being dated May 22, 1999, and recorded on August 12, 1999 at Reception 99008192. The outstanding balance due and owning on such judgment is:

Original Principal: $9,520.00 Unpaid Principal: $5,015.04;

Interest at 15%: $2,905.98 Late Fees: $1,109.76;

Costs: $302.16 Attorneys Fees: $1,100.00;

Judgment Total: $10,432.94

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

NOTICE OF SALE

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., at the Sheriff’s Office, 449 San Juan Street Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

Attached hereto are copies of certain Colorado statues that may 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 and may create a personal debt against you. You may wish to seek the advice of your own private attorney concerning your rights in relation to this foreclosure proceeding.

A notice of intent to cure pursuant to §38-38-104, C.R.S., 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.

A notice of intention to redeem filed pursuant to §38-38-302, C.R.S., shall be filed with the officer no later than eight business days after the sale.

Intent to cure or redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff for Archuleta County, 449 San Juan Street, P.O. Box 638, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147.

DATED this 30th day of JUNE, 2008 at Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

/s/ Peter L. Gonzalez, Sheriff,

Peter L. Gonzalez

Archuleta County, Colorado

SALE DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008 AT 10:00 AM

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

Colorado Statutes attached: §38-37-108, §38-38-103, §38-38-104, §38-38-301, §38-38-304, §38-38-305, and §38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Published July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2008 in The Pagosa Springs SUN.

_______________________

Farmers Market grows
vendors and customers

By Pauline Benetti

Special to The PREVIEW

The sixth Farmers’ Market of the season is coming up this Friday; each week the number of vendors and customers has increased. This despite the heavy rains and winds that have visited at least three of those markets.

Organizers were asked to what they attribute this strong interest. Denise Rue Pastin, chairperson of the Southwest Organization for Sustainability (SOS), sponsoring organization for the Market, suggested, “Consumers are realizing that the environment matters and the best way to feed themselves and their family and protect the planet is to buy food locally.” Denise cited an interesting statistic from Bill McKibben’s book “Deep Economy.” The average bite of American food has travelled more than 1,500 miles from source to lips. A quick trip to the calculator would reveal how much the cost in non-renewable energy.

Several of the producers present at last Friday’s market — some small producers, others large — were asked why they do what they do.

Let’s begin with longtime Pagosa resident, Lucy Gonzales, and Lucy’s Tamales, the product for which she is most well known. In addition, however, there are sopapillas, salsa and tortillas all made by hand in the Parish Hall kitchen. Lucy’s history selling Mexican food goes back to the ’80s when she operated her kitchen on wheels. Later she used her tamale sales to send her daughter on her high school trip to Washington D.C. with the help of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. The popularity continues. She brings 10 dozen tamales to the market and is sold out by 5:30 p.m. Asked why, Lucy responded that she enjoys cooking and selling her product.

Another small producer, AOK Organics, is owned by Kim and Alan Meinhausen who recently transferred from Florida and put up their 33-foot growing dome and chicken condo before they built their own house. That gives you an idea of their priorities. Under their colorful umbrella and out of the back of their car they are now selling kale, chard and eggs from their free-range, condo-housed chickens. When asked why, they agreed that it has to do with introducing self-sufficiency and sustainability, and providing the alternative of fresh, high quality products to the consumer.

Holly Napier of Napier Family Farms in Hesperus, is someone who obviously enjoys the lifestyle she has created. For six years she has raised angora goats for their mohair fiber and for meat, sheep for both wool and meat, and chickens for their eggs and meat. She operates as organically as possible — no sprays or fertilizers in the pasture, and goats control the weeds. Asked why, Holly responded that she loves working on the farm and looking out over the pasture, loves direct selling, loves people, (well, most of the time) and, importantly, appreciates the time she has had with her kids.

Jason of Cole Meats and Veggies is another producer who clearly relishes what he is doing. The farm is located between Durango and Bayfield off U.S. 160 and has been operated by the Cole family for five generations, originally producing hay and beef sold wholesale, in bulk. For the last four years, Jason has been selling at farmers’ markets and has added pork and chicken. Jason does not use the organic label — certification is cost prohibitive — but is quick to explain that he raises his animals in small numbers, under low stress conditions and in pastures, all of which affects the quality of the meat.

Allan and Lois Higgins of Grass Roots Meats here in Pagosa Springs have a mission — to educate the public on the superiority of grass-fed beef over commercial grain- finished beef. In a nutshell, grass-fed beef has less fat, fewer calories, more omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, and beta-carotene and a much lower risk of E.Coli, and simply is superior in taste. The Higgins’ said their success in selling their high quality meats allows them to enjoy a comfortable standard of living while, at the same time, preserving their agricultural freedoms and peaceful rural lifestyle.

Dixie Neumann of Piedra River Farms is another longtime local resident who owns 60 acres north of Arboles and sells her produce through CSAs, to health food stores and at farmers’ markets. She pulls into the market with her big truck and trailer, opens up and brings out beautiful spinach, kale, chard, peas, carrots and basil. When asked why she does what she does, Dixie said, “I can’t not grow things.” She loves growing quality, fresh, sweet food that just can’t be found in the grocery store. Her only regret is that more people don’t join her and grow vegetables in Pagosa, but she admits that it is the most challenging environment she has ever dealt with. The reward, however, is superior taste. “It’s the sun at altitude,” she said.

These are just a few of the producers who offer their wares at the Pagosa Springs Farmers’ Market. Bring your bag and join in the experience of getting to know the producer of the food you bring home as well visit with your neighbors as you shop. It’s a good, old-fashioned experience.

In addition to supporting the Farmers’ Market, SOS hosts a monthly program which will fall on the 25th this month, and will include a movie, “The Story of Stuff,” a 20-minute, fast-paced film explaining the where, what, how and why of our production and consumption patterns. It exposes the connection between environmental and social issues, and what we can do to promote a sustainable lifestyle. The film will be followed by discussion and fun activities the whole family will enjoy and learn from. Please see future announcements regarding the location of this special showing.


Pagosa bids farewell to noted photographers

By Jeff Laydon

Special to The PREVIEW

After 21 years in paradise, Ken and Jan Brookshier are leaving the Pagosa community.

The Brookshiers are moving to Mendales, N.M. for a more relaxed retirement.

The two have worn many hats in this community, but will leave a lasting impression of their love of Pagosa Springs through their photography.

Jan has been building an impressive collection of photographs including scenes of Pagosa Country and its beauty in all seasons. Her work graces many homes and businesses in town and others around the world, reminding viewers of the beauty of this place.

Ken has added to the collection of his images to create a portfolio that is hard to match.

It is a bittersweet opportunity for Ken and Jan to bring their collection together for a going-away party Friday Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Pagosa Photography will host the farewell party for these two talented, award-winning photographers. Please join them for a fun time to add to the memories of the joys they have experienced here. Refreshments will be served and there will be cake.

For more information, contact Jeff Laydon at 264-3686.


Springs Theatre to hold auditions for ‘Clue, the Musical’

By Michael DeWinter

Special to The PREVIEW

The Springs Theatre Company is holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Clue, The Musical” based on the board game from Parker Brothers. This delightful and interactive romp will be the sixth show of this season for STC and will perform as a Dinner Theatre at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse on Oct. 23, 24 and 25. Audiences will be given a playing form, follow the exploits of the six “suspects”, and play along with the clues to determine who done it, in what room, and with what weapon!

“Clue” requires four men of various ages High School and up, and four women of various ages High School and up. Please come prepared to sing a song of your selection and cold read from the script. An accompanist will be provided and no previous stage experience is necessary.

Auditions will be held at the Pagosa Springs Community Center Friday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions or more information call Michael DeWinter at 731-5262 or Rick Artis at 731-8914 or log on to springstheatrecompany.org.

So, you want to build a log cabin

By Dennis Riley

Special to The PREVIEW

Let’s say you want to build a log cabin home.  

You’ll need some contractors, engineers, thermal windows and recessed lighting. 

But, go back to the 1800s ...

You and your new bride are still in your teens and setting out on horseback to “prove up” your homestead claim.  You’ve got to build a cabin, and quick. 

All you have are the trees growing on your claim, an axe, a gun, and some provisions.  No cranes, chainsaws or septic tanks  .  .  . 

 That’s how it will be out in Fred Harman’s woods on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 am.  Come and see what it would have been like in the Pagosa Country of old. 

You can help build a simple 12 by 16 foot, one-room cabin that was so prevalent on the frontier.  These were made of smaller logs that would have been cut and notched quickly and stacked by a young man and his bride or with the help of some neighbors.  The goal was to get a log “cage” around you as quickly as possible.  Add a makeshift roof of smaller rafter poles covered with bark slabs from peeled logs — and you have Home, Sweet Home.  

We are fortunate to have some prized tools at hand — drawknives, bark spuds and shingling froes to fashion a proper roof.  The gaps in the logs were often ”chinked” later, after the door was hung and the roof made watertight. Many of these cabins are still standing their ground.  They’re a far cry from the log mansions of today, but they did the job.  Were they a temporary shelter for a young couple, or a line shack for a ranch hand checking cows on the winter range? 

 Bring your young ones, friends and neighbors to our “raising bee.”  Try your hand at the shingle froe or the bark spud.  The wall logs are all notched and ready to stack.  We will be notching some more.  Our host “couple” will provide the fixings for dinner and some old hands will help you get the hang of old tools and methods of working wood.  Don’t feel up to fetching logs?  You can press some sweet cider for dinner, or visit Mike and Jeff while they turn wood and make iron.  On the museum grounds you can see the historic cabins that were built by Fred’s homesteading grandfather and great uncle.  These cabins are fine examples of permanent homes built with larger logs, more time and manpower. 

 Got an old tool that you are partial to, or you don’t know what it’s used for?  Bring it along for sharing and disputations.

 Cost is $12 per person.  Group discounts are available.  Call Terri Andersen at Fred Harman Art Museum for reservations at 731-5785.

Call Dennis Riley at 264-2042 to talk about tools and music for “fiddling up” the cabin.

The Fred Harman Art Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future by preserving and honoring the past. The museum and historic local cabins are located on U.S. 160 west of downtown Pagosa Springs at the Harman Park traffic light at the top of Put Hill.

Spanish Fiesta Club seeks board members, chairpersons

By Jeff Laydon

Special to The PREVIEW

The Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiesta club has announced plans to host a 2009 Fiesta and is interested in nominations for board members and chairpersons for a number of committees.

An organizational meeting will be held at The Bank of the San Juans on Tuesday Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. Through many different Hispanic cultural activities, fiestas and dances held since 1981, The Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiesta Club has provided $1,000 college scholarships to many Pagosa Springs High School graduates.

This year, three more students were awarded $1,000 each — Joshua Laydon, Shantilly Mills and Karla Palma. Congratulations to all three students chosen by the scholarship committee. Several applications were submitted and the selection process was not easy.

Any and all ideas to make this year a success are greatly appreciated.

For more information, contact Jeff Laydon at 264-3686 or send us note at P.O. Box 71 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

Collection of saddles exhibited at San Juan Historical Society Museum

By Jean Taylor

Special to The PREVIEW

The San Juan Historical Society Museum is home to a varied collection of saddles.

A saddle is made of pieces of leather tied together with rawhide, leather strings, copper or other metal rivets, buckles or rings of wood whittled to size. That may be what we sit on when riding a horse.

Saddles come in many shapes, sizes and colors for different uses.

Pioneer ladies with long dresses or divided skirts rode horseback on a sidesaddle.

Calvary soldiers rode a saddle designed to be comfortable for a horse, but not a man. A McCellan saddle with a rawhide or wooden frame and many rings and buckles could carry all the supplies a soldier needed for weeks on the trail. For extra food or ammunition a pack mule with a crosstree packsaddle was used. Rawhide pack boxes or stiff leather were good and steady for carrying supplies.

When horses were first imported from Spain and other countries to the United States some riders (Native Americans) used blankets and some used saddles. Surcingles and cinches held the blankets and saddles on.

The mining era brought many people to the San Juan Mountains. Roads were non-existent until the stagecoaches started coming through so supplies were transported by pack strings of mules or donkeys. Hauling everything from dynamite to lumber, potatoes and whiskey, trains of two to 20 animals were seen on narrow rock ledges headed to a mine.

Ranchers and packers used a western saddle with a horn and carried a rope and at least one rifle.

The saddles you will see in the San Juan Historical Museum look used. Some of them were handmade by the early ranchers. Some saddle makers lived in nearby towns. A few of these were: Mr. Cherry of Durango, and Mr. Robertson and Mr. Martin of Bayfield. The R.T. Fraiser Co. and the Heizer Saddle Co. were established on the trail west for the settlers from the midwest, in Pueblo.

Plan a visit to the museum to see the collection of saddles on display.

The museum is located at the corner of U.S. 160 and 1st Street. Admission charge is $3 for adults and $1 for children. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.


Pagosa Health and Wellness Network to meet

By Sonya Flores Lugo

Special to The PREVIEW

The greatest challenge we all face is when illness rears within the body, challenging our very quality of life. Depending upon its severity, we are then forced to face the outward manifestation of a cry for help rising from our body’s inability to sustain balance from within.

Something has gone wrong, terribly wrong, and we can no longer deny or escape the consequences of direct medical intervention. We then search the medical profession for answers that have long been echoing from within.

By the time our bodies show outward inescapable signs of pain that something has gone wrong, we are in the throes of a health crisis that demand immediate attention. Meanwhile, how long has pain been localized and pulsating from an organ or muscle? How long has it been ignored? What about the symptoms where the body has been sending out an alert of heartburn, indigestion, muscle aches, shortness of breath, back aches, nausea, insomnia, constipation, stress, hypertension, anxiety, fear, even terror of life’s challenges, while the body reacts daily without the appropriate response from us?

The ideal response to our bodies is to honor our bodies and give them the respect they deserve. This means proper nutrition, exercise, listening to our bodies with an open and willing heart, and to learn how to dialogue with our bodies and respond according to the information that will easily and effortlessly rise to our awareness when we are there to listen.

The Pagosa Health and Wellness Network is an organization whose mission is to create and foster a cooperative network of health and wellness practitioners committed to health. It represents a network of gifted healers practicing within the paradigm of Western medicine as well as those complementary modalities that support healing from alternative methods. Every member is dedicated to a compassionate response to health challenges that face individuals. When you look through its directory or scan the Web site, you will recognize that the Network is reflective of various modalities that support healing on every level where imbalances take place that lead to illness and disease.

The next meeting for Pagosa Health and Wellness Network will take place Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Dee Butler’s home, whose exquisite garden will lend beauty and healing to our gathering. Everyone is encouraged to bring something for the potluck. The public is invited to meet the practitioners of the Network. It will be informal with surprise entertainment.

The Pagosa Health and Wellness Network is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, where its directory can be found. One can also access its listing of health practitioners by visiting the Web site at www.pagosahealthdirectory.com. Call Sophia at 903-2108 or Athena at 731-9129 for additional information about the Network or directions to Dee Butler’s home.


Teen public art auction to benefit Habitat

By Sabine Baeckmann-Elge

Special to The PREVIEW

This summer’s Youth Art Camp began Aug. 1 — a PSAC-sponsored event that will run throughout the month.

This camp is geared to the young artist interested in expanding their skills and exploring other art mediums to add to their portfolio.

Each student receives individual guidance and attention throughout each week of the workshop, with emphasis on improving their individual skills, and strengthening their skills in unfamiliar mediums. The workshop promises an array of opportunities to expand their creativity and polish their skills. It will also be great way for more mature art students to beef up their portfolios or start a serious portfolio for college.

Students are encouraged to try new art mediums, and learn new techniques with individual guidance. Instructor Sabine Baeckmann-Elge has been teaching art privately and in groups for over 15 years. She has worked as an illustrator, designer and art director for over 20 years, having her professional work published both in the US and internationally. Her paintings and drawings have been shown in galleries in CA, NY, NM and CO.

Pagosa Springs’ first public art project will be included as this year’s final project in the camp. The participants of the Summer Youth Art will have an incredible opportunity to participate as commissioned artists in this exciting event benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County. More details to come as we get closer to that time.

Participants at the art camp will then have their work featured in an exhibit at the Pagosa Springs Art Council Gallery in Town Park, and later at the Ruby Sisson Library. The reception for the exhibit will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, and will also feature a silent auction of the Habitat for Humanities art projects.

Art Camp workshops are held at the PSAC art rooms at the community center, and remaining dates are as follows:

Aug. 11-13 — Acrylics on canvas, learning about color and composition.

Aug. 25-29 — Personal projects and portfolio review; acrylic techniques continued, focusing on the Habitat for Humanities public art project; preparation for exhibit and auction.

Call Roxanne at the PSAC at 264-5020 for information on costs and to sign up now and reserve your space. All materials are included in workshop fees. You may sign up for individual days. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Again, For more details, call Roxanne.

More information on private and business sponsorship of the Habitat for Humanities art projects will be made available in the near future. If you are interested in being kept in the loop about sponsorships, e-mail Sabine at sabineb@pagosafinearts.com or contact Cindi Galabota at Habitat for Humanities at cindihabitatarchuleta@centurytel.net.

Community Center News

Fall rummage sale planned at center

By Michelle Jamison

SUN Columnist

We’ve been asked by so many people to put on a second rummage sale; so, there will be a Fall Rummage Sale at the center, Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Vendor applications are available at the community center. We cannot hold spaces. Applications and the $20 cost for a 10x10 area are the only way to reserve your space. Space assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Come and sell some of those baby, school, too-small or too-big clothes and knickknacks and give them a second life. Or come and buy what you need.

Snacks and beverages will be available at reasonable prices. Coffee is free, courtesy of the community center.

The center’s hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. We have a variety of reasonably-priced rooms to meet your event needs — for 20, 40, 50, 80 or 500 people. Call 264-4152 or e-mail us at communitycenter@centurytel.net.

August dance

The theme is “A Night on Gilligan’s Island.” Prizes for best castaways. Tickets are on sale at the community center and Higher Grounds Coffee. DJ Bobby with Hart Productions will keep us dancing. Come join us for a night of fun.

The dance is Friday, Aug. 15, 7-11 p.m.; $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets are available at the community center, 264-4152, or Higher Grounds Coffee, 731-3666.

In August

The community center will be one of the polling places for the upcoming Archuleta County primary election Aug. 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs will be holding its 14th annual Auction for the Animals, Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are available at the Humane Society Thrift Store, Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Books and Plaid Pony.

For more information, call (970) 264-5549.

Pilates class

We have a new class starting Aug. 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Anita Hinger will be the instructor. Classes will be held Tuesdays at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 9-10 a.m.

If you have any questions, please call Anita Hinger, 264-5802, or the community center, 264-4152.

Couples and line dancing

Join us for couples’ classes Monday at 9 a.m. and line dancing at 10 a.m. No experience necessary, beginners welcome. Please call Gerry at 731-9734 for more information.

Contra dancing

Contra dancing is at the community center on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. Beginners are always welcome, and now we have some experienced dancers to help the beginners. Although the dancing is done with a partner, it is not necessary to come with a partner. For more information, call 264-0563.

Hoopsters

I have a little inspiration for those thinking about joining the group. We have three 72-year-olds who have been playing basketball two times a week, for the past six years. If that isn’t inspirational, I don’t know what is. Come and join us Tuesday and Thursday, 8-9 a.m. The group welcomes all newcomers. Call the center at 264-4152, Larry at 731-3984 or 264-1024, for more information.

Volleyball 4 Fun

Volleyball 4 Fun continues to be a wonderful arena in which junior high-aged participants can learn, have fun and play volleyball at the community center. Danielle Spencer is a college student and volunteer coach providing the teenagers with high-level professional coaching. She has presented an array of creative and challenging drills that expand the participants’ skills and experiences. These drills will be used throughout this upcoming year. Thank you, Danielle.

Volleyball 4 Fun will continue until Aug. 7, from 4-5 p.m. There will be a break during the school season, and the program will continue in November. Call August, 264-6216, for more information

Yoga

We had 18 people participate in our yoga program last week. We hope you were one of them.

Classes are every Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a mat or thick towel, and be sure to invite a friend.

Duplicate Bridge

Every Monday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. and Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Join us for Duplicate Bridge. We welcome all out of town summer players. Please call the community center for more information, 264-4152, or Stan, 264-4152.

Pagosa Bridge

Come play with us, Pagosa Bridge, Monday and Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the community center at 264-4152.

Activities

Thursday, Aug. 7 — Hoopsters, 8-9 a.m; PSAAR, 9 a.m.-1 p.m; United Way, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m; Volleyball 4 Fun, 4-5 p.m; San Juan Outdoors Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 8 — Colorado Housing, 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m; Pagosa Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 9 — Pinon HOA, 10 a.m.-noon.

Sunday, Aug. 10 — Grace Evangelical Free Church, 10 a.m.-noon; Church of Christ, 10 a.m.-noon.

Monday, Aug. 11 — Line dancing, 9-11:30 a.m.; Pagosa Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m; Duplicate Bridge, 5:30-10 p.m; Loma Linda HOA, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Archuleta County Polling, 7 a.m.-7 p.m; Pilates class, 8:30-9:30 a.m; yoga, 10-11:30 a.m; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m; Creeper Jeepers, 7-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 13 — LPEA, 1:30-5:30 p.m; Weight Watchers, 4:45-6:45 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 14 — Hoopsters, 8-9 a.m; Pilates class, 9-10 a.m; Chimney Rock, 6-8 p.m.

Pagosa Lakes News

Communicating: When a woman talks to a man

By Ming Steen

SUN Columnist

My girlfriend was telling me about how her husband doesn’t hear her.

When she reprimands him, his standard reply is, “I thought you were talking to Rascal.” Rascal is the dog.

Just recently, I heard someone say men can read smaller print than women can and women can hear better. Now researchers at Sheffield University in England are saying that men do have trouble hearing women. After all these years, Michael, you’ve finally been vindicated and will no longer, I hope, be banished to Rascal’s dog house.

So, you men who are accused of never listening by women now have an excuse. Women’s voices are more difficult for men to listen to than other men’s, the Sheffield scientists say.

There are differences in the way the brain responds to male and female sounds. According to the researchers, men deciphered female voices using the auditory part of the brain that processes music, while male voices engaged a simpler mechanism. This reminds me of a man I knew years ago who said that he woke up at 5:30 each morning just to listen to the mellifluous voice of the early morning female radio newscaster. I used to think he was weird when he would go on and on about her “sweet voice that soothed like honey.”

So why is the female voice more complex than the male voice? The researchers say it is due to differences in the size and shape of the vocal chords and larynx between men and women, and also due to women having greater natural “melody” in their voices.

This causes a more complex range of sound frequencies than in a male voice. The finding may help explain why people suffering hallucinations usually hear male voices, the report added, as the brain may find it harder to conjure up a false female voice accurately than a false male voice.

Here’s a funny story for women to retell to men (and see how well they listen).

A boy went to the country to spend a few days with his grandfather. The first morning, when he went to eat breakfast, he said, “Granddad, there’s grease on my plate.”

His granddad answered, “That’s as good as cold water can get.”

The second morning, the boy said, “Granddad, there’s egg on my fork.”

His granddad answered, “That’s as good as cold water can get.”

After breakfast, the boy got ready to leave. As he stepped out on the porch, a dog came barking at him. The boy called out, “Granddad, your dog tried to bite me.”

His granddad stepped out on the porch and yelled, “Cold water, you go lay down.”


FOCUS

Painting the town red

Special education students experience Pagosa from every angle

By Anna Lauer Roy

Staff Writer

Twenty-five years ago, when Kelley Simonson found her first job in the special education field, she taught at a picturesque and remote boarding school for children with Down’s Syndrome in upstate New York.

“It was beautiful, the grounds were lovely and the school was great. The kids had a good time there, but I kept saying to myself, something is wrong here, this just isn’t quite right,” said Simonson, now a Pagosa resident and special education teacher for the Archuleta County school district and for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

The thing that wasn’t quite right, Simonson realized when she went to study for her master’s degree in special education in Oregon, was that the students she had taught back in New York were being intentionally isolated from the communities they had been born into. Twenty-five years ago, the norm was to segregate children with developmental disabilities in separate schools, often far from their families, and far from the rest of society. “It wasn’t until I went for my master’s that I heard the word ‘inclusion,’” Simonson told The SUN.

Since then, inclusion has become something of a mission for this teacher of children with special needs. And each summer since 2006 has afforded Simonson with the opportunity to fully immerse her Extended School Year (ESY) special education students in the activities, sights, commerce and services that bustling little Pagosa boasts.

This summer was the third year of Pagosa’s ESY session for students who are especially in need of extra school time over the summer in order to retain the routines and skills they learn during the school year.

Simonson explained the concept of regression and recoupment that happens, to some degree, with all children, special needs or not, over the cycle of summer vacation and reentry to school in the fall. Kids lose a lot of what they learn over the summer months, she said, and then in September there is always a period of recoupment that has to happen to get kids back up to speed with their academic skills and their recollection of the routines and expectations at school. For students with special needs, the regression and recoupment period can be much more dramatic. That’s why ESY programs for special ed students are so important, explained Simonson.

But, for her, a summer special education program is about more than just helping her students retain some of the knowledge they’ve gained in the past school year. “A supervised ESY program is the perfect opportunity for our kids to be able to participate in summer activities. Some of our students are kids who wouldn’t be able to go to the park on their own, or who may have a hard time going swimming, for example,” Simonson said. “With our program kids with special needs who live in Pagosa can have a great summer just like any other kid. And, what’s more, they can actively engage with the people, places and organizations that make Pagosa Pagosa.

“We really appreciated all the support and attention we get from the places we visit on our field trips, Simonson said.

Simonson, along with two other teachers and a couple of assistants had 15 special education students in their program this summer, and the whole lot of them had the chance to paint the town red, so to speak, this past June and July.

“We visited the Malt Shop and McDonald’s and Sonic. We went to the fire station on our very first day, we went to the post office and Pagosa Area Water Systems, and to the police station and sheriff’s office. We swam at The Springs — that was a big favorite of the kids,” Simonson inventoried. And the list goes on. It’s important to get kids out and about in town so they can interact and learn about being a participating member of a community, Simonson explained.

“And,” she added, “I really believe that within reason, it is important for kids with special needs to be allowed to take risks.” Simonson’s 15 students were able to do that this summer, as well. “Two of our field trip highlights were whitewater rafting on the Animas and horseback riding with Wolf Creek Outfitters,” Simonson said. “The day we went rafting with Adaptive Sports in Durango, the water was really high, and there were some scary moments on the water, where I was asking myself what I had been thinking getting us all into those boats, but the kids just had a blast.” And, in the end, that’s what it’s all about for Simonson: giving her students the chance to have genuine experiences in the community and in the outdoors.

“Seeing those students up there on horses, with the mountains in the background was really awesome, too,” Simonson recalled. “The students all loved it so much, it was a really powerful experience for them. And we were so grateful to Hank Anstine of Wolf Creek Outfitters for his generosity. I had planned for that activity in our budget, but Hank wouldn’t take any money for it. He just did it out of the goodness of his heart. This community is really wonderful and generous.”

“I did it for those kids, it’s as simple as that,” Anstine told The SUN when we asked him about his contribution to the ESY program. “Connecting with horses is very therapeutic for everyone, but especially for kids with special needs,” said Anstine. “We got them back into the woods, nearby to the little mountain cabin Wolf Creek Outfitters has, they got the chance to be on the horses, in a beautiful mountain setting, and afterwards we had an outdoor barbecue and picnic with the kids, they got to roast hot dogs and marshmallows over an outdoor fire. Those kind of experiences are really important for kids, I didn’t think twice about spending a day giving a chance like that to some kids who needed it.”

This may seem like a simple story about nothing more than kids having a good time this summer, and in a way that is what this story amounts to. But, on another level, this is a story about how far our country has come in its approach to educating children with special needs. “Things are much, much better in special education now than when I first started in the field,” said Simonson, “Kids with special needs are a part of the communities they live in now.”

But, as with all things, there is always room for growth. Simonson emphasized that, while America has made strides in its programming for children with disabilities, we have leaps and bounds still to make when it comes to improving the services provided to people with special needs as they grow into adulthood.

And, in Colorado especially. According to Simonson, our state is as low as 47th on a 50-state scale of quality and availability of services to adults with special needs. Simonson expressed her concerns about the future for her students: their schooling now is great, they’re getting lots of opportunities as children, she said, “But as they get older, I worry about what will happen to them. There is very little support for adults with disabilities to find jobs, and housing and to be integrated into the community in a meaningful way.”

Ideally, it won’t be another 25 years before we see advancement in this area. And meanwhile, there is hope in the fact that educational opportunities like Pagosa’s ESY program are helping to make the lives of students with special needs rich in meaning and learning.


Food for Thought

Soups or scallops, comfort or pain?

By Karl Isberg

“Sweating like a stuck pig.”

Hmm, can’t say I have ever seen a pig stuck, much less noticed it sweating while it underwent the ordeal. But, the old saw has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

It’s especially fitting when one reflects on the past week or so; it’s been downright hot a few of the last days of July and the first days of August.

And a lot of folks have been sweating like stuck pigs.

Not me, of course, since I rarely go outside.

But, believe me, if I were to go outside and do something like move around, the sweat would be pouring off me. I know this; I have observed people outdoors, working, indulging all manner of bizarre recreations. I have seen them out there, walking, running and biking as I drive past, the air conditioner in the car running full-tilt.

My intro is necessary because, for many food freaks, hot weather sets the stage for seasonal menu adaptations. Cool fall weather and the cold of winter provide an excuse for braises, oven-built comfort foods, etc. Spring invariably provokes yodeling and yipping about pending produce, the opening of the young veggie extravaganza, the roasting of lamb, and whatnot.

The height of summer?

“Cooling” concoctions.

For some … but not for me.

When I was a kid, hot weather too often meant salads, aspics, cold soups, fruity amalgamations, cold seafood, cold sliced meats.

Gak.

Save cold for certain drinks and for ice cream.

And, perhaps, for the one cold soup I can tolerate: vichyssoise. My old man used to make vichyssoise at the height of summer, caressing leeks, coddling potatoes, snipping chives from the plants he kept in the garden at the back of the house. He loved to serve vichyssoise with the tartare he made, keeping the finely minced beef and raw egg yolk cool up to the point of consumption.

While cold fails to entice me, room temperature food is a possibility, since quite a few dishes actually taste better at room temp than they do right off the flame. Think all manner of tapas, tasty tidbit appetizers, quichelike creations. But, when you think about it, this applies regardless of season.

I can’t help myself: I like zippy, I like warm, I like carbs and a guy can consume only so much potato or pasta salad, no matter how inventive and well made.

So, I ask myself, what do people who reside in truly hot parts of this globe consume?

Chilled fruit soup?

Probably not a lot of it.

Think Thailand, think India and places like North Africa and the desert regions of the Gulf; think about our friends just south of here in the Americas. Think about places where, prior to refrigeration, ice didn’t exist.

Sure, you run across your seviche and similar cool items. But you also run into a lot of roast meats, a bunch of seared seafood. And a ton of spice. In fact, spicy fare has its origins in the hottest climes. And, I contend, this type of zing carries better when there is some heat involved — the heat of a flame.

Keep the rosé cool, keep most of the edibles warm.

So, the other day, I am at the market and it is one of the several days each month the place puts on the dog, seafoodwise. There is a big, ice-filled display case set up directly in front of the entrance. Within the case, resting on said ice, are mounds of large shrimps, crab legs (pound for pound, a fool’s game) and sea scallops.

I check out the scallops. I know full well they have been treated with some sort of preservative; I know what it does to texture and flavor. But, beggars can’t be choosers. Sure, I would much rather have the real deal, recently plucked from the depths, the roe attached, bearing not a trace of any taint other than trusty, old-fashioned industrial pollutants that have made their way to the seabed. Not a preservative in the mix.

But, I live in Siberia With a View. I take what I can get.

Oh, and there’s the problem with that darned gout. Shellfish can set off an attack and leave me crippled and crying like a baby.

It’s a risk of which I am fully aware. And that I am prepared to take.

I purchase about three-quarters of a pound of frozen sea scallops — five of the beauties, preservatives and all — just enough for two of us.

The meal: seared sea scallops with a slather of brown butter seasoned with, among other things, a whisper of red chile; pasta with grape tomatoes, lemon, capers, onion, green peas, garlic and Parmesan — the pasta cooked super al dente then transferred to a skillet, there to finish in a marginal amount of chicken broth with the sautéed onions, tomatoes and garlic — the lemon juice, a handful of frozen green peas and capers introduced when the pasta is properly al dente and most of the broth has reduced, the cheese tossed in at the last moment with a wad of butter; and a salad made with greens grown in pots on the deck, dressed with a citrus vinaigrette.

Scallops are incredibly easy to prepare, and they are a superb hot weather treat.

First, I put the frozen scallops in an airtight plastic bag and plop the bag in a bowl of cold water, allowing the scallops to thaw gradually. No way I am leaving these beauties on the countertop at room temp; that is an invitation for a trip to Nastyville — a point located due south of ground zero in the nether regions. And, there is no time to thaw them in the fridge. They thaw rapidly, and safely, with the cold-water treatment and are ready to go in about 30 minutes.

Kathy makes the salad, adding julienned vegetables and some diced avocado to the mix.

I get the pasta to the end game, ready for the butter and cheese and, as I do so, I heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. I dry the scallops. I dry them twice. Then, I dry them a third time. I want these puppies to brown and moisture (the thawed scallop’s guaranteed companion) prevents decent caramelization.

I put a tablespoon or so of olive oil in the pan. When it begins to heat, I add an equal amount of unsalted butter. When the fat is hot, I season the scallops with salt and pepper and put them in the pan, allowing space between.

I toss the cheese and butter into the pasta and turn the heat off beneath the pan.

I sear the scallops for about two minutes on one side and, after checking for crust, I turn them and sear for a couple minutes on the other side.

I remove the scallops to a heated plate, I hurl another tablespoon of butter in the pan, add a smidge of red chile powder and (I can hear some of you laughing) I season the butter with a touch of herbes de Provence. I pour the butter on the scallops getting them all sizzley swell, and we are off to the races.

The aforementioned rosé?

Just marvy — Cotes du Ventoux. With the salad, it provides the “cooling” power.

But, the real stars are the scallops.

I love them. I’ve loved them since my grandmother, Minnie, introduced me to them way back when I was a tyke and the little sea beasts were truly a luxury in the Rocky Mountain West. There were several high-end restaurants and clubs in the Denver area that occasionally managed to get a shipment of scallops and Minnie had scallop radar. “Try this, dear.”

Oh yeah.

But, of course, that was before I had gout.

They say there is a price for everything and, these days, it seems I pay a price every time I turn around.

It is 3 a.m. I awaken with scallops and rosé on my breath and the distinct impression that I have fractured my ankle.

I gambled … and lost.

Next time, perhaps, I should think about a cold fruit soup. Melon, anyone?

John Brungard Jr.

John William Brungard, Jr., a longtime resident of Pagosa Springs and Bayfield, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. He was out in the woods that he loved so dearly. 

 He was born in El Paso, Texas, Oct. 29, 1946, the son of John William Brungard and Bernice Irene Brungard. The family later moved to Lubbock, Texas, and then to Albuquerque, N.M., where the family settled. He graduated from Rio Grande High School in 1964.

 John was an avid outdoorsman. In particular, he loved to fish and hunt. When he wasn’t outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings of this area that he loved so much, he was busy running his appliance repair company, Brungard Refrigeration and Appliance. While living in the area, he was a member of the Bayfield Town Council where he helped rewrite and update the Bayfield Town Code. He recently retired from volunteer service with the Pagosa Fire Protection District, where he was a member of Fire Station 5.

 John is survived by his mother, Bernice I. Gayman Brungard; his son, John “Bill” Brungard, III; his daughter, Doris “Dauci” Lynn Brungard-Priest; his stepsons Ronald J. Cole and Rick R. Cole; his sisters Mary Lou Hutto and Linda Kay Klauschie; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 John was a man with a heart of gold. Many hearts are aching as a result of his death. John’s words to us just a week before his death were “Take nothing for granted. Be grateful for every living minute.” Please remember him fondly.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Pagosa Springs Fireman’s Fund, John Brungard Memorial Fund, at 191 N. Pagosa Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.

 A memorial service will be held at the Pagosa Bible Church meeting at Mountain Heights Baptist 1044 Park Ave., Pagosa Springs, (on Park Avenue next to the PLPOA Recreation Center), Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at 1 p.m., the service to be conducted by Pastor Ron Taylor, an elder at Pagosa Bible Church.

Edward E. Tucker

Longtime Pagosa Springs resident, Edward E. Tucker, known to his family and friends as “Gene,” died July 31, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was undergoing treatment and looking forward to returning to Pagosa Springs.

Gene was born July 22, 1926, in Wichita, Kan., to Otis W. and Jennie Dugan Tucker. In 1941, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Walter C. Wann, a destroyer escort. He participated in a number of naval engagements including the battle of Okinawa. While in the Navy, he also won the gold gloves for light weight boxing. After discharge, he completed college and in 1950 was drafted into the Navy for the Korean conflict.

After the war, Gene and his family moved to Liberal, Kan., where his businesses included Tucker Truck and Trailer, 4-U Laundry and 4-U Trailer Park. He was vice president of Blakemore Brothers Building Company, and was president and owner of the First National Bank. He was active in the community and held many offices with the Knights of Columbus and the Chamber of Commerce, including president of the Pancake Day, and was given credit for naming Highway 54 in Liberal, as Pancake Boulevard.

Moving to Pagosa Springs in 1975, he became a real estate broker, owning and operating the Land Grant Realty Company on Put Hill. He became very active in community affairs, serving on the Pagosa Springs Water and Sewage District board, was president of Rotary and became an avid golf player. 

Gene was known for his friendliness, generosity and love of people. He will be missed by his many friends and his two daughters, Taran Tucker-Goetz, Colorado Springs, and Tanice (Sepp) Ramsperger, Pagosa Springs; and grandson, William Tucker Goetz, Colorado Springs; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Colorado, Kansas, Oregon and California. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, William H. Goetz, in June, 2007. 

A rosary will be given at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 and a Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Jim Koenigsfeld as Celebrant. Military Honors will be by the American Legion Post 108.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Ruby Sisson Memorial Library, P.O. Box 849, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.


Madelyn (Lyn) Webb

Madelyn (Lyn) Webb, 61, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in Pagosa Springs.

Lyn was born to John and Madelyn Herzfeld, March 18, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wis. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1965 and received a B.A. in elementary education from the University of Iowa. She married the late Ronald Webb in 1979, and they lived together in Denver, Colo., before relocating to Pagosa Springs.

Lyn worked for the PLPOA until two years ago, when she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. She loved spending time with her friends and family and was an inspiration to every life she touched.

She is survived by her two sons, Maurice and Shante Webb, of Pagosa Springs; her sisters, Susi Mays and Patti Renner, of Pagosa Springs; her brother, Jim Herzfeld, of Tucson, Ariz.; her father and stepmother, John and Donnie Herzfeld, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Because of Lyn’s experience with the tremendous staff at Southwest Oncology, the family is requesting that donations be made to Southwest Oncology, 1 Mercado Street, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81301, to help others with their fight against cancer.

A private memorial is pending.


Cooper — Memorial

A memorial service for Bob Cooper, who passed away June 29, 2008, will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the Pagosa Springs town park.

The family invites all of Bob’s friends to come and share with them the stories they remember.

Bob’s ashes will be spread on Saddle Mountain, where he spent a great deal of time hunting and camping.

La Varta — Memorial

Dr. Thadeus F. La Varta was born March 25, 1919, in Pagosa Springs, Colo., to Julion and Sophia (Trujillo) La Varta. He died July 19, 2008, at his home in Durango.

A memorial service will be held Saturday Aug. 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Durango, Colo. 

Celebrations

Peyton Isabella Quintana

Steven and Brooke Quintana of Farmington, N.M., are happy to announce the birth of their second child, Peyton Isabella Quintana. Peyton was born at 5:34 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 4.5 ounces and was 22 1/4 inches long. Peyton was welcomed home by her big sister, Ava, and her grandparents, Patricia and David Hauschild, of Arboles, and Sharon and Joe Quintana, of Pagosa Springs. Also happy to meet the new baby were great-grandparents, Joe and Faye Cordova, of Pagosa Springs, and great-grandma Helen Duckworth of Picayune, Miss. Many other family and friends were pleased to welcome the new addition to the Quintana family.


Rose D. Chávez and M. Rebecca Chávez

Rose D. Chávez and M. Rebecca Chávez of Pagosa Springs, graduated May 17 from the University of New Mexico in commencement ceremonies held in University Arena, Albuquerque, N.M. Both young women are the daughters of Alice Chávez and the late Louis Chávez.
Rose graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and dietetics, with minors in chemistry and sustainability studies. The UNM Sustainability Studies Program currently employs her while she completes her application to attend medical school and become a physician and healer while addressing health care policy issues.
M. Rebecca earned two bachelor of arts degrees, in biochemistry and political science. She is working as a medical assistant in Santa Fe, N.M. while she completes her application to attend medical school and become a physician addressing social justice issues.

Arts Line

Local talent featured in Denny, Ginnie and the Gang exhibit

By Roxanne Schick

PREVIEW Columnist

The exhibit of Denny, Ginnie and the Gang contains a variety of watercolors, oils and works in other media created by 13 students of Denny Rose and Ginnie Bartlett through instruction at workshops given by them over the past few years.

The artwork ranges from summer and winter landscape scenes to floral still lifes, and much more. Come by the Town Park Gallery and enjoy the beautiful work done by these local artists, from now until Aug. 19.

Sign up for Summer Youth Art Camp

This workshop, which began July 31, runs through Aug. 29.

Each student will receiveindividual guidance and attention throughout the week. It will also be a great way for more mature art students to beef up their skills or even start a serious portfolio for college.

You may attend on a daily basis or sign up for the remainder of the classes.

The schedule is as follows: Week 2 (Aug. 4-8) — Charcoal and Pastels; Week 3 (Aug. 11-13) — Painting with Acrylics; Week 4 (Aug. 25-29) — Catch Up and Prep for the exhibit which will be held Sept.11. Ages range from 12 through high school. Tuition is $30 per student per day.

Call PSAC at 264-5020 or Sabine Baeckmann-Elge at 769-3635 for more information.

Drawing with Randall Davis

The next Randall Davis Saturday Drawing Workshop is Saturday, Aug. 9.

These sessions are appropriate for beginners as well as advanced students. If you have never attended one of Randall’s classes, it’s a treat to see what you can produce in a day under his guidance.

Cost of this one-day workshop is $35 for PSAC members and $45 for nonmembers. Bring your own lunch. The class will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the community center Arts and Crafts Room.

You need to pre-register for the class by calling PSAC at 264-5020 or emailing psac@centurytel.net.

Art in the Garden Festival

The Art in the Garden Festival is a truly wonderful major event that those of you who enjoy fine art, quality entertainment, gourmet food and wine must experience.

Highlights include fine art from local artists, musical entertainment, culinary treats and fine wine all coming together in a tranquil, beautiful garden setting that will delight the senses with color and fragrance. Artists in action will be demonstrating their techniques throughout the grounds.

All money brought in from the festival will benefit the needy in our community through the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) Community Assistance Fund.

This event will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3-7 p.m. in the gardens of Rito Blanco Nursery on Upper Blanco Basin Road (CR 326) south of Pagosa Springs. Ticket prices are $30 and sold only in advance.

2008 exhibit schedule

Currently — Denny, Ginnie and the Gang.

Aug. 21 — Native American Culture.

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.

Aug. 1-29 — Youth Art Camp with Sabine Baeckmann-Elge.

Aug. 9 — Saturday Drawing with Randall Davis.

Aug. 13-16 — Basket Weaving with Pat Jeffers.

Aug.18-21 — Basket Weaving with Pat Jeffers.

Aug. 22-23 — Watercolor Greeting Cards with Denny and Ginnie.

Sept. 3 — Plein Air Painting at Treasure Falls.

Sept. 6 — Beading with Lizz, Saturday 1 to 4 pm.

Sept. 8-10 — Oil Painting with Tom Lockhart.

Sept. 13 — Anatomy for Artists with Sabine Baeckmann-Elge.

Oct. 1 — Plein Air Painting at the Pond behind River Center; parking is behind the shops.

Oct. 15 — Dried Flower Arranging with Jenny.

Oct. 20 — Watercolor with Pierre Mion.

Nov. 8 — Beading with Lizz, 1 to 4 p.m.

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.

Photo Club

The Pagosa Springs Photo Club welcomes all interested photography enthusiasts. Any and all are invited to join.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (now through May) from 5:30-8 p.m. Annual dues are $20 for single individuals and $30 for family membership.

For more information, contact club president Barbara Rosner at info@rosnercreative.com or 264-6502.

2009 calendars

The 2009 Pagosa Country Calendars are now available for sale in the Town Park Gallery.

The calendars 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.


ECA presents Fun Drums for Kids

By Carla Roberts

Special to The PREVIEW

Elation Center for the Arts will present Fun Drums for Kids, a program for children ages 6 to 11, at 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoons Aug. 7-28 at the Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. The fee is $5 per family for each session.

Fun Drums for Kids creates a dynamic group environment for youngsters to explore the world of rhythm. Music education specialists Paul and Carla Roberts bring decades of experience working with children to a new class, designed to immerse participants in a stimulating learning environment.

The Roberts use hands-on experience with drums and other rhythm instruments, as well simple clog dancing steps and body drumming to round out Fun Drums for Kids.

Interested families can call 731-3117 to register and find out more about the program, which starts today at 1 p.m. Visit the ECA Web page at elationarts.org for more details.

The Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse is located at 230 Port Ave. in the Vista subdivision of Pagosa Lakes.

Elation Center for the Arts, is a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to preserving our cultural heritage. ECA sponsors fine arts concerts, music and dance classes, and other arts events in the Four Corners area. For more information, view the ECA Web site at elationarts.org.

Pianist Harvey Schwartz to perform at Art in the Garden Festival

By Betty Schwicker

Special to The PREVIEW

Local pianist Harvey Schwartz wilL share his artistry at the keyboard during the first annual Art in the Garden festival, Aug. 16 at Rito Blanco Nursery

The festival is being held to benefit the Community Assistance Fund and is hosted by a group of women from Community United Methodist Church.

After playing for about nine years through his teens, Schwartz gave up the piano for nearly 10 years to pursue a career. However, he returned to school to earn his bachelor of fine arts in music education and began teaching. He has taught ever since, some in public schools around the country and some through private lessons. He has developed a course of study titled “Piano Keyboard and Vocal Musicianship” that is a complete beginning course that links directly to advanced music.

Schwartz began his music career in Florida, but he began moving west. While on his way to Durango, he found Pagosa and stayed. He has been living here and teaching piano since 1990.

  Although he loves listening to and playing all music styles, Schwartz favors the classical genre. He gains the most pleasure from playing Bach and Rachmaninoff, both keyboard and vocal scores. He will be playing several pieces by Debussy for the Art in the Garden Festival.

Most rewarding for Schwartz as a member of the Pagosa music community is playing in the pit for the musical productions of the Music Boosters and the high school. His first production for the Boosters was “Godspell,” which he suggested they produce. Since then. he has played for and acted in numerous productions. Many of us can remember him singing and dancing in “Oklahoma.” He feels blessed to have worked with artists like Joan Hageman, Dale Morris, Lisa Hartley and many others.

When not at the keyboard, Schwartz enjoys reading non-fiction. His favorite subjects are memoirs, history and politics.

Tickets for the Art in the Garden festival are $30 and are for sale in advance only. They can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, Community United Methodist Church, Higher Grounds Coffee Company, Moonlight Books and The Plaid Pony.

Art in the Garden features two superb chefs

By Mary K. Carpenter

Special to The Preview

Wet your appetite in preparation for the truly international cuisine being served at the first-ever Art in the Garden Festival to be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Rito Blanco Nursery.

Featured chefs Herman Riggs and Grant Mildenberger, from Ole Miner’s Steakhouse and Provision Company, will be on site during the festival preparing Rosemary Skewered Beef Tenderloin with Crimini Mushroom and Fresh Basil Pesto, Seared Ahi with Wasabi Cream served on a Wonton Cracker, and Grilled Chicken and Peach Satay.

After graduating from culinary school in Kentucky and training as an executive chef in Italy, Herman Riggs came to Pagosa Springs in 1975, to work as assistant manager, food and beverage manager, and executive chef at Pagosa Lodge. Riggs was famous locally for his signature Rocky Mountain Mud Pie. After leaving the food world and working in real estate for many years, Rigg’s life has come full circle back to his first love of cooking. He is now the owner of Ole Miner’s Steakhouse and Provision Company which he purchased from Paul Aldridge this year. When asked why he was volunteering his time and food for this event, Riggs replied, “I feel it is important to support local causes and this is a great cause. Helping out locals that are in need of assistance, helping in our home town, and keeping things local, local, local.”

Sous chef Grant Mildenberger, who will be assisting Riggs at the grill, has an associate degree from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. His experience includes chef de partie at Geneva Chophouse, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis.; head chef, Lattimer House Restaurant, Delevan, Wis.; and sous chef, Geneva Inn, Grandview Restaurant, Lake Geneva. He now works for Riggs as sous chef at Ole Miner’s Steakhouse and Provision Company.

Additional hors d’oeuvres, which will be offered during the event, include Miniature Leek and Smoked Salmon Quiches, Cheese Crisps, Spanakopetas, Curry Puffs, Dolmades, Rumaki, Spring Rolls, Tuna Teasers, Crudite Dips and Vegetables, Cinnamon Cheesecake, and Lemon Cakes. This menu features dishes from around the world to jazz up the taste buds and inspire the imagination.

Tickets to Art in the Garden are $30 each and may be obtained, in advance only, from the Chamber of Commerce, Community United Methodist Church, Higher Grounds Coffee Company, Moonlight Books and The Plaid Pony. Proceeds from this worthwhile event will benefit the Community Assistance Fund administered by the Community United Methodist Church.


Take advantage of potter’s wheel at SHY RABBIT, new Saturday session

By Denise Coffee

Special to The PREVIEW

SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts has just added a new Saturday morning session of its popular Ceramics From the Potter’s Wheel I (Introductory) workshop, scheduled to run for five consecutive weeks, beginning Sept. 13.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity, as class sizes are kept small to provide individualized attention and will fill quickly.

Beginning Ceramics I (Hand-building) is also being offered on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, providing the perfect opportunity to express your creativity in clay over the course of one weekend or over five weeks.

No previous experience is required for either workshop, and both are open to novice and experienced potters alike. Those with experience will benefit from learning and practicing new techniques in an art friendly environment.

All workshops are held in SHY RABBIT’s comfortable 1,000 square-foot mixed media studio, and are instructed by professional artist and ceramist D. Michael Coffee. The multi-functional arts facility encompasses 4,000 square feet and also houses a ceramic studio and gallery, a mixed media classroom, and a large exhibition space.

Coffee’s work has been shown in more than 50 national and international exhibitions, and is also included in several prestigious private and corporate collections, including the Vance Kirkland Museum in Denver, C and the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona, Calif., among others.

For additional information on D. Michael Coffee, visit www.dmcarts.com.

Beginning Ceramics (Hand-building)

This two-day introductory workshop focuses on hand forming, texturing, and assembling clay, all without the use of a potter’s wheel or other equipment.

Hand forming is commonly used in the construction and/or finishing of work made on a potter’s wheel, enabling ceramic artists to create unique lids, handles, or decorative flourishes to enhance their wheel-thrown pieces.

Participants of previous ceramic classes have created a wide range of functional, decorative and sculptural works for use or display in their homes and offices, or to give as gifts. Several have also gone on to intermediate and advanced ceramic workshops at SHY RABBIT, where they have created beautiful teapots and lidded canisters, among other items.

This workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The glazing date is Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m.

A workshop fee is $215, and includes all materials, glazes, firings, and a tool kit that participants may keep for future use.

Ceramics From the Potter’s Wheel I (Introductory)

This five-week introductory course will provide novice and experienced potters alike with a unique opportunity to create functional ceramics on the potter’s wheel under the guidance and encouragement of D. Michael Coffee.

Ceramics From the Potter’s Wheel I will establish good working fundamentals and principals that will provide a foundation for continuing work on the wheel as well as course advancement, if desired.

This workshop will be held on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4 and 11. The glazing date will be determined.

The workshop fee is $325, and includes all materials, glazes, firings, and a tool kit that participants may keep for future use. Open studio time is also included in the course fee to encourage participants to practice on the wheel in between sessions. Dates and times will be provided upon request.

For more information on these or any of the workshops offered at SHY RABBIT, visit www.shyrabbit.com and click on the Workshops link at the top of the page.

For space availability or to register, contact Denise Coffee by calling 731-2766, or visit www.shyrabbit.com. Visa and M/C payment accepted.

SHY RABBIT Contemporary Arts is located at 333 Bastille Drive, two blocks north of U.S. 160, off of North Pagosa Boulevard. SHY RABBIT Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment.

Quilt and coverlet show at museum

By Shari Pierce

Special to The PREVIEW

A delightful circus bear quilt made from a Vogart kit dating from the 1930s is on display at the San Juan Historical Society Museum.

This quilt is just one of over 20 on display as part of the Vintage Quilts and Coverlets display, which continues at the museum through the season.

This circus bear quilt came pre-tinted from the Vogart Company, which was the largest company known for producing tinted baby quilts. An up-close look at this quilt shows lettering worked into the quilt’s border and some of the original markings are still visible under the embroidered stitches as markings were much harder to wash out at that time.

This piece is just one from the collection of Shirley Brinkmann. The pieces feature exquisite embroidery, appliqué and tinting and are representative of the 1930s to 1940s in American needlework history.

Gift shop

The museum gift shop offers patterns and kits for some of the quilts and coverlets on display. In addition books regarding southwest history are available as well as thirteen volumes of local history compiled by the historical society in their Remembrances series.

The museum is located a short walk from downtown Pagosa Springs on the corner of U.S. 160 and 1st Street. It is partially housed in the old waterworks building constructed by the WPA in 1938. In the 1970s, the historical society added a metal building to the front of the waterworks to provide additional display area.

Admission charge is $3 for adults and $1 for children. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Springs Theatre Company presents dinner and melodrama

By Michael DeWinter

Special to The PREVIEW

The Springs Theatre Company presents the final offering of its Summer Starlight Series barbecue suppers and shows.

The charming, family friendly, 1890s melodrama comedy entitled “Foiled by an Innocent Maid, or The Curse of the Iron Horse” plays Aug. 8, 9, 15, and 16. This production follows the heroine Faith Hopewell, played by Laura Stine, as she attempts to bring a ray of sunshine into the gloomy lives of the Follansbee family.

In residence is hard of hearing matriarch Leticia Carruthers played by Joan Hageman. Joan and her, husband, Herman, moved to Pagosa in 1987 from Arizona. Joan has degrees in voice performance and holds a master of fine arts. She has a varied background in theatre and music including 13 years as a professional opera singer, 20 years as a high school choral and theatrical arts teacher, and 18 years as a private voice teacher. Joan spent 13 years as choir director for the local Community United Methodist Church and was one of the original founders of Pagosa Springs Music Boosters, serving 13 years as president and production designer. She has produced and directed over 50 shows in her career as well as performed in over 40 operas, musicals, and plays. Local residents may know Joan best for her performances as Sister Mary Amnesia in the series of “Nunsense” shows and for her portrayal as the Mother Abbess in last summer’s production of “The Sound of Music.”

Rounding out the Follansbee family is Leticia’s poor, depressed daughter, Rachel Follansbee, played by Lizz Baldwin. Doing her best to cheer up this gloomy household is kindly neighbor Maude Filbert portrayed by Stevie Mock. Boo the villainous Ferguson Longfellow played by Kevin Van Maanen and cheer on Ben Owens as Jimmy, the hero, as the plot twists and turns to an uproarious ending. Adding his own special brand of Mellow-drayma is the amazingly talented Professor John Graves on keyboard.

Before the show, enjoy a barbecue dinner and “Old West” entertainments as well. Guests arrive at the Pioneer Village at Harman Park (U.S. 160 and Piedra Road) to find a variety of activities including a horseshoe pit for adults and children, a rustic sluice where you can pan for gold, square dancing and of course tours of the amazing Fred Harman Art Museum. Calamity Jane the clown is in residence with her trusty steed “Old Paint.” Also village craftsmen and women will be demonstrating techniques in weaving, spinning, tatting and more including a hand hewn cabin raising right before your eyes. The delightful R. C. Gomez mercantile is open for a fascinating tour of the artifacts still stocking the shelves and customers may also do some fun shopping while inside. Delight in watching square dancers perform and be careful or a Wild West gunfight might break out! These preshow activities are open to the public and do not require a ticket purchase.

The dinnerbell will ring at 7 sharp and ticketed patrons will be ushered into the Pavillion tent. Once inside, diners will feast on a supper of barbecue brisket or chicken (or a vegetarian option as well), cowboy beans, fresh cole slaw, warm dinner rolls and butter, hot apple cobbler, and lemonade or coffee. At 7:45 the fun continues with “Foiled by An Innocent Maid.”

Tickets are going fast for this last show of the Summer Starlight Series and are on sale now at The Plaid Pony and online at www.SpringsTheatreCompany.org. The barbecue supper and show is $28 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. For more information on the Summer Starlight Series or for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michael DeWinter at 731-5262, Rick Artis at 731-8914 or you may also visit the Web site.

Over The Rhine and The Wilders to play at Four Corners Folk Festival

By Crista Munro

Special to The PREVIEW

The 13th annual Four Corners Folk Festival will take place Aug. 29-31 on Reservoir Hill in downtown Pagosa Springs. This year’s musical lineup includes the legendary Earl Scruggs with Family and Friends, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, The Waifs, the Infamous Stringdusters, Crooked Still, Ollabelle, Bearfoot, the Greencards, the Belleville Outfit, Anne and Pete Sibley, Boulder Acoustic Society, Aaron Espe and this week’s featured bands — Over The Rhine and The Wilders.

Over The Rhine may not be a household name, but to call the act’s followers “fanatical” would understate the point, and they’re not shy about converting the curious. What’s the attraction? For starters, there’s lead singer Karin Bergquist’s torchy, devil-may-care voice, brimming with Midwestern soul, unafraid to lay bare every emotional resonance. And there’s the life-and-death commitment dripping from her every word.

After more than 15 years of making music, Over The Rhine’s commitment is underscored by the band’s latest release, “The Trumpet Child.” The CD’s opening track, “I Don’t Wanna Waste Your Time,” is a manifesto of sorts for the artists recently named to Paste magazine’s list of 100 Best Living Songwriters. Detweiler and Bergquist’s evocative, earthy songwriting and impassioned delivery is at its finest in “The Trumpet Child,” which celebrates American music in the most richly imaginative ways.

Over The Rhine began in 1990 as a more conventional four-piece rock band, albeit one far more in tune with the nuances of songcraft than its three-chord, grunge-era contemporaries. “I was continuing my education, considering my master’s degree, when this tall, lanky fella approached me about singing lead for some rock band in Cincinnati,” recalls the classically trained Bergquist. “I didn’t just jump at the chance. I lunged.”

Adopting the name of the gritty neighborhood Over-The-Rhine, where the foursome found fertile soil, the group quickly became a local sensation and graduated from sold-out weekend club dates to opening tours for Adrian Belew and Bob Dylan. Two lavishly packaged independent records later, the young group signed to IRS.

The next few years found the band pared to its core duo of Detweiler and Bergquist, as the two locked arms with likeminded fellow travelers Cowboy Junkies, touring as “honorary members” of the group. Next came Over The Rhine’s magnum opus, the double album “Ohio” and the intimate, living-room record “Drunkard’s Prayer” — recorded, literally, in the duo’s Cincinnati living room. Their sound continued to expand beyond rock to encompass elements of country and jazz, evident in OTR’s newest offering.

“The Trumpet Child” unfolds like an unforgettable evening of blissful underground cabaret—an all-night performance at a private party, jovial friends passing around instruments together into the wee hours. And it’s unquestionably Bergquist’s finest hour vocally. “On earlier records, I was unintentionally playing it a bit safe at times,” she says. “I had all this stuff bottled up and I was afraid that if I let it out, even musically, I’d be laughed at or, God forbid, misunderstood.”  No danger there if the fan base and critic reaction to “The Trumpet Child” is any indication. Over The Rhine will play on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1:45 p.m. on the festival’s main stage.

Kansas City’s unique, hillbilly string band The Wilders will return to Four Corners after a blazing, high-energy debut at the 2007 festival. This talented group, formed in 1996, is regularly regarded as “the band to see” wherever they go. Led by singer, guitarist and country wisecracker, Ike Sheldon, the band grounds itself firmly in the early formative years of recorded country music. Featured in each performance are the hard driving old time fiddle tunes presided over by multi-award-winning fiddler, Betse Ellis. Her infectious fiddling is often the cause of spontaneous dancing by both the audience and the band.   

The Wilders’ playlist is peppered with original country, bluegrass, hillbilly songs, and fiddle tunes, and also includes many of the classic country favorites heard in the early days of the Grand Ol’ Opry radio show.

Songs by Hall of Famers Jimmie Rogers, Roy Acuff and the Carter Family are presented in a faithful yet original light. Anchored by the insurgent walking bass lines of Nate Gawron, the band resurrects 1940s and ’50s honky-tonk heroes like Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell, providing each tune with all the swinging electricity found in the originals without plugging in a single instrument. The finishing touch for the band’s sound is produced by the slippery dobro, chugging clawhammer banjo and plunky mandolin of jack-of-all-trades, Phil Wade. While Sheldon and Ellis handle the bulk of the vocal chores, the whole group can sometimes be heard harmonizing on a beautiful old gospel tune.

Witnessing a performance by The Wilders is an exciting experience not soon forgotten. The members huddle around a single microphone. When the time comes for a solo, each player moves with clockwork precision — they are artists at making each instrument and vocal line mix perfectly through their posture and position in relation to the microphone.

The band has burned up concerts and festivals across the nation and beyond, leaving delighted and exhausted crowds in their wake. They have made repeat appearances at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield Kansas, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Ancramdale, N.Y., and debuted at such festivals as Wintergrass and Telluride in 2005. In addition, the band’s recordings are regularly featured on numerous folk and bluegrass radio shows far and wide.

The Wilders are completely unique among bands playing old time country music. They know the importance of variety in their performances and always strive to give the crowd the best show they could ask for. They multiply their musical skills with a sheer will to give out the most energy they can — and they do it all with honesty and a genuine enthusiasm for the music. For those who like country music, and even for those who don’t know they do yet, The Wilders show can be experienced at the festival on Saturday, Aug.30 at 3:15 p.m.

 The Four Corners Folk Festival is produced by FolkWest Inc., a locally-based non-profit organization and is supported in part by a grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts. It takes more than 300 volunteers to put on this event, and in exchange for working, volunteers get free three-day admission to the festival. If you would like to find out more information about volunteer opportunities, call Dan at 731-5582.

Tickets to the festival can be purchased downtown at Moonlight Books or at Switchback Mountain Gear in the Country Center west of town. Tickets and additional information are available by calling (877) 472-4672 or online at www.folkwest.com.


Serve up your best green at the Cha Cha

By Crista Munro

Special to The PREVIEW

Much in the same way that Easterners equate the smell of pressed apples with the coming of fall, Southwesterners know it’s autumn by the smell of roasting green chiles – usually the Hatch variety from New Mexico but sometimes Big Jims, which are commonly grown around Grand Junction.

The 3rd Annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha will be a celebration of the Southwest green chile harvest and will feature free concerts by Nosotros and Euforquestra, on-site chile roasting, a Mexican beer garden, food booths and kids activities. This year also hails the addition of four morning races (from 1 to 15 miles long — visit www.joingecko.com for race details) and a green chile cook off. The event takes place downtown in Town Park on September 27.

The inaugural Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic will offer up more than $600 in prize money for non-professional cooks and some pretty sweet trophies and bragging rights for commercial entries. This event will be slightly different than a typical chile cook-off because it ONLY features green chile, a dish that is ubiquitous around our region but not so well-known outside of New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Patty Aragon,  a longtime Pagosa resident who passed away in 2000, was locally famous for her green chile, often served on burgers and fries at Al’s Café, a restaurant she ran and owned with her husband, Ross. When they closed their doors in 1992, it was the end of an era to many Pagosans, but several local restaurants have kept the green chile tradition alive and well here in town, along with legions of home cooks who continually strive for the “perfect” green chile recipe. Some people prefer scorching hot chile, others like it mild; some cooks use chicken, others use pork or no meat at all. No matter how you make your green chile, you’ll have a chance to show your stuff in September and possibly win some cash or a trophy and the undying admiration of local green chile aficionados.

Individuals and commercial restaurants are invited to compete in the categories of Meat and Vegetarian green chile. Top prizes for each category will be awarded by a panel of judges, with an overall Best Individual and Best Commercial decided by a people’s choice vote. There will be a $5 fee per entry and the number of entries will be limited.

More information and complete rules will be made available in the next few weeks, but for now save the date. Qualified judges are currently be sought — if you feel that you have what it takes to judge Pagosa’s best green chile, please drop an e-mail to jacque@adworkspagosasprings.com or send a brief letter detailing your qualifications and green chile experience to FolkWest, P.O. Box 3665, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Additional information about the Mountain Chile Cha Cha is available online at www.folkwest.com. See you at the Cha Cha!


Chuck Bob at the Movies

One for the ‘Worst of the Year’ list

By Charles Streetman

New to DVD is the sci-fi thriller “Jumper,” starring actor Hayden Christensen (“Star Wars: Episode III”).

I feel that I need to point this out because it will help viewers to greatly lower their expectations for the film. Am I simply being too harsh ... or is“Jumper” truly dead on arrival?

Directed by Doug Liman, the film opens with a narration from Christensen’s character David Rice, a “jumper” as he calls himself.

Jumpers are capable of teleporting to and from anywhere in the world. In the beginning, Rice recalls the first time he ever teleported, when at the age of 15 he fell through the ice of a river and nearly drowned. David teleports himself out of the river and into a local library. Shocked, confused, yet intrigued, David sees this newly-discovered power as a means to break free from his seemingly dead-end teenage life. David then runs away from home to begin his life anew.

Fast forward years later to a duller, excruciatingly uninteresting adult David Rice. He’s living the high life in New York and jumping from one corner of the world to another at will.

But David’s past shenanigans have finally caught up with him, with the arrival of Roland (Samuel L. Jackson), a member of a group of radicals called “Paladins.”

David learns the hard way that the Paladins are strictly devoted to annihilating all jumpers. David now finds himself locked in a centuries-long war for survival as Paladins come from around the world to hunt him and other jumpers down wherever they go. And David will soon learn that they will stop at nothing to catch him, including going after the people he cares most about.

It goes without saying that the visual effects in “Jumper” are terrific. When David teleports, his surroundings are completely distorted as he pulls himself through a wormhole in the middle of the distortion. Doug Liman directs David’s teleportation scenes with skillful camera work and editing, making them all the more delirious.

One interesting aspect about David’s jumper is his ability to magnify the intensity of the distortion, making powerful shockwaves that can ransack anything in the vicinity. When David and other jumpers begin using this ability to combat the Paladins, it makes for some fairly intense action sequences.

I wish I could hold the rest of the film in such esteem, but I can’t. As far as plot goes, there is hardly one present. It’s like “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children;” there is a plot, but there is little or no focus on it. Rather, the plotline is sacrificed for the sake of action.

“Jumper” leaves a huge amount of back story and character development behind to pursue a seemingly endless chase sequence that moves across the globe. Most of the supporting cast is reduced to one-dimensional stereotypes, and David never gains much of a likeable personality, thanks both to his wooden development in the script and Christensen’s post-mortem-style performance.

The film never explores the history of jumpers, let alone offers an explanation as to how they attain the ability to teleport. The Paladins and their vendetta against jumpers are left in the dark as well. Roland and his men are simply depicted as extremists fighting for a righteous cause, with no logical reason for doing so. Then again, that actually fits pretty well, doesn’t it?

“Jumper” also ends with a “hero’s beginning” theme, hinting at a potential sequel. I find little or no reason why there should be a sequel; with bland characters and the underdeveloped back story, a sequel isn’t what “Jumper” needs. I’m looking more toward seeing this filmremade somewhere down the line, hopefully with a better cast and script. I have no doubt that some viewers can look past the lack of a coherent plot and just enjoy the film for its action and effects. However, in my opinion, “Jumper” is a waste of great visual effects and the first movie of 2008 to earn a spot on my “Worst of the Year” list, up near the top unless something more insipid this way comes.

The single-disc edition has a fair share of features, while the two-disc edition offers the same and much more. Features for both editions include the usual audio commentaries, three behind-the-scenes featurettes, and the choice of viewing the film either in its full frame or letterbox presentations. Features exclusive to the special edition include deleted scenes, storyboard comparisons, trailers, and a digital copy of the film you can download to your PC.

CD audio guides offer introductions to great books

By Carole Howard

SUN columnist, and the Library Staff

Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, we have received 14 CD audio guides featuring major writers, actors and influential cultural figures providing introductions and background on some of our greatest classic novels, all of which are available at the Sisson library. The audio guides are so informative and entertaining that they have aired on XM Satellite Radio as part of their drive-time programming.

The audio guides are part of a major NEA literacy initiative called The Big Read, the largest reading program in American history. At a time when reading is rapidly declining among all age groups, the Big Read encourages everyone to discover the joys of great literature. First Lady Laura Bush, a former librarian and an advocate of reading and lifelong learning, serves as the program’s honorary chair. Audio guides in this series cover the following books:

• “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya.

• “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.

• “My Antonia” by Willa Cather.

• “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

• “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett.

• “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway.

• “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston.

• “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

• “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London.

• “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers.

• “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck.

• “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan.

• “The Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy.

• “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton.

How-to and self-help

“Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by radio finance coach Dave Ramsey is a revised and updated book detailing how you can become debt free. “The Stranger Comes at Sundown: Living and Dying with Parkinson’s Disease by Jane Kriete Awalt is a personal journal of one family’s struggle with the progression of this terrible disease as it takes control of one man’s life. Proceeds from the sale of this book are being donated to the Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. “Fireplaces, Chimneys and Stoves” by Michael Waumsley provides essential information for anyone considering reopening or repairing a chimney or installing a fireplace or stove.

New encyclopedia

“The Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Conflict” is a four-volume reference to the political, social and military history of this key region edited by Spencer C. Tucker. It features more than 750 entries in three volumes covering everything from important people, places and events to a wide range of social and cultural topics. The fourth volume offers a collection of more than 150 primary sources. Included in the encyclopedia are more than 500 images such as maps, photographs and illustrations plus a detailed chronology. Because this is a reference work, you must read it in the library rather than checking it out.

New novels

“Barefoot” by Elin Hilderbrand, set in Nantucket, weaves together the stories of three women facing different health and marital issues and a college senior who comes into their lives. “Second Chance” by Jane Green tells of four friends who gather to mourn after a long hiatus when their friend is killed in a terrorist attack. “Dead Time,” a mystery by Stephen White, picks up where “Dry Ice” left off in the life of Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory, now struggling to deal with his newly adopted son and repair his shaky marriage.

Large print books

“The Memory of Water” by Karen White, the story of two sisters brought back together ten years after their mother drowns, is set in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

“Married Lovers” is a contemporary romance by Jackie Collins set in Los Angeles that features a personal trainer.

“A Lady’s Secret” by Jo Beverley is an historical romance featuring an aristocrat and a woman posing as a nun. “Killer View” by Ridley Pearson is a thriller set in Sun Valley during ski season.

Non-fiction

“The Billionaire’s Vinegar” by Benjamin Wallace explores the many mysteries behind the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold, a 1787 bottle of Chateau Lafite Bordeaux supposedly once owned by Thomas Jefferson. “Fleeced” by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann reveals their views on the myriad ways American taxpayers are routinely fleeced by our own government, by other governments, by labor and by lobbyists.

“The Sum of Our Days” is a memoir by bestselling author Isabel Allende focusing on painful realities after the death of her daughter.

Fantasy and supernatural

“Pendragon” by D.J. MacHale is book nine in the Raven Rise series for ages 13 and older. “Blood Noir” by Laurell K. Hamilton is another in the series of Anita Blake vampire hunter novels.

Quotable quote

“Children can sail easily over the fence that separates reality from make-believe. They go over it like little springboks.” — American author and Pulitzer Prize winner E.B. White, defending criticism when his book “Stuart Little” was published that he blurred reality and fantasy. His children’s books also include “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Trumpet of the Swan.” He also is famous for “The Elements of Style,” the beloved source book for writers, editors and anyone who cares about proper use of the English language.

Thanks to our donors

For books and materials this week we thank Gwen Fisher, Robert McClatchie, Phil and Carol McLaughlin, Charles McQuerry, Susan Mercer, Lisa Peterson, James Sanderson, Linda Tilson, Margaret Wilson and Antonia Zima.


Happiness is … five steps and a cycle

By Kat Katsos

SUN Columnist

“If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden, or looking for dinosaur eggs in the Gobi desert. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. He will not be striving for it as a goal in itself. He will have become aware that he is happy in the course of living life twenty-four crowded hours of the day” — W. Beran Wolfe.

Dr. Ned Hallowell is a psychiatrist who founded a center in Massachusetts for cognitive and emotional health, and he teaches at Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the book, “Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness.”

He wrote the book after he and his wife began to have children and they wanted advice on how to raise children to become happy adults. When they couldn’t find any books that addressed their questions, he spent about 15 years interviewing thousands of people — educators, parents, psychiatrists, psychologists and happy adults. What he discovered is there are five basic steps to happiness.

The steps are: connection, play, practice, mastery and recognition

The first step, connection, is the most important. A connected life means building connections to people, activities, organizations, the past, spirituality, beauty, ideas, and much more. It also means having a connection to oneself. Hallowell doesn’t mean to “love yourself” — a concept he thinks has been overused, but rather a comfort and ease with oneself and others. The remaining four steps in the process flow naturally out of connectedness. Connections lead to play, or the discovery of what stimulates one’s mind.

Play is any activity where your imagination gets involved. The opposite of play is doing exactly what you’re told. Play can be found through music, math, history, carpentry. It’s anything that engages the heart and mind and infuses a sense of joy. Throwing oneself into play leads to what another scholar, Milhaly Csikszenthmihalyi, called “flow.” That is when you are one with the moment, that’s when we’re happiest; that’s when we are at our peak.

To find the things that spark your imagination and play at them repeatedly is to practice. Continued practice leads to mastery, which is the key to self-esteem and motivation.

Mastery is not about being the best at something, but about seeing improvement and progress. Mastery, again, leads naturally to the last step, recognition, when other people observe the skill and praise you for it.

Recognition further connects you with a group, and according to Hallowell is the root of moral behavior. Moral behavior at its most enduring, at its most enthusiastic comes from your heart. Moral behavior and immoral behavior flow naturally from states of connection or disconnection.

The attainment of happiness can be affected by genetics and natural temperament, but genetics is not the whole story. There is much you can do to promote happiness, and these five steps are a cycle that can continue to repeat itself throughout ones life. Play, practice and mastery of anything lights up your brain and perpetuates the process.

Special events

Bugs of Pagosa Springs.

Ever wonder what that bug is that crawled across your shoe, or landed on your window screen? Emmi Greer has been interested in insects since she was young and enters her junior year in high school this fall, marking her ninth year of pursuing entomology, the study of insects. She has had strong showings at our local fair every year with the local 4-H program, and advanced to the state level numerous times, where she received multiple awards, including the highest achievement, Grand Champion, for her projects on insects. She now is attempting to fill the shoes of the previous entomology teacher, and now, with some help from mom, is currently leading the project for her second year. She plans to continue to do so, sharing her interest in bugs and passion for studying them. Emmi will present this program on Monday, Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in The Den.

Pottery class.

You will have an opportunity to paint a mug or plate in your own unique way on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 12:30 p.m. The cost for this program is $5 and includes either a plate or mug and paints, with firing by Pagosa Pottery. Tap into your creative side with this fun program. Reserve your place by Monday, Aug. 11.

Chair massage.

The benefits of a 15-minute chair massage can reduce stress and anxiety levels, minimize neck and shoulder pain, relieve headaches, increase energy, enhance creative thinking and problem solving skills, and boost immunity. Rebecca Cortez and Deni Blasich, licensed massage therapists, will offer free chair massages on Aug. 12 in the Den at 10 a.m. Reserve your massage today, 264-2167.

Paneurhythmy Circle.

“Paneurhythmy, the Sacred Bulgarian Dance of Life,” starts the day in joyous celebration of our oneness with nature and the cosmos. An expression of divinity in form, Light in motion, Paneurhythmy unites heaven and earth through a series of 28 easily learned movements in a rhythmic circular walking dance. Balancing and honoring our expression of life on all levels, we become the mobile conduit between heaven and earth, nature and the cosmos. The flowers and trees do this naturally, but we become this channel in conscious motion. We are the movement or procession of life through form. The universe and nature support us through the music, movement and our own joyous intent. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 12:45 p.m.. Karen Aspin and Pam Kircher will give a demonstration of the first 11 movements, referred to as “The First Days of Spring” and you can dance along, if you choose.

Flamingo Fling.

Join us for the third Picnic in the Park Series on Friday, Aug. 15, at noon at Town Park. Prizes will be awarded for the pinkest attire, most resemblance to a Flamingo, and for the Flamingo Trivia Quiz. Menu is barbecue pork or chicken, scalloped potatoes, Mexicali corn, creamy coleslaw, grapes, whole wheat roll, and pink cupcakes. Reservations are required for this event as seating is limited. Please make your reservations no later than Tuesday, Aug. 12. Those with reservations will be served first.

Meditation for Healing.

On Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Sarah Barbara hosts the weekly Meditation for Healing program and will teach you how to meditate and reap the healing benefits of the practice. This program is free.

Dance for Health.

On Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Karma Raley, the dance instructor, enjoys sharing her love of dance and blends basic ballet and modern jazz with yoga awareness to create a full body routine which makes it possible to work out to the degree you want and/or need to. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. This program is free.

Tai Chi classes

Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is a high-value program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis. Studies show the effects of Tai Chi also improve balance and help prevent falls. Each class begins with very gentle warm up and cool down Sun style Tai Chi exercises. The class will be led by Kay Wilson, Tai Chi instructor certified by the Dr. Paul Lam Program, which is supported by the Arthritis Foundation. This free eight-week series begins Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. For class information, call 946-5220, registration must be made at The Den or you may request a registration packet be mailed to you, participation is limited to 10.

Medicare counseling

Medicare counseling is available by appointment should you need assistance. Call the Silver Foxes Den at 264-2167 to make your appointment.

Archuleta Seniors Inc.

This is one of the best deals in Pagosa. Help out seniors and save money at local businesses with our discount card. Seniors, Inc. is selling annual memberships for folks 55 and older at The Den for $5 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Emergency plan

As part of the Archuleta County Emergency Plan, the Silver Foxes Den Senior Center is creating a list of people of all ages that may need assistance in the event of an emergency such as a blizzard, power outage, flood, etc. Folks on oxygen or an electric dependent health system should be on the list as well as anyone with a disability, which could make it difficult for them to evacuate. If you think you may be in need of assistance during an emergency, contact Kat at 264-2167. Don’t delay be prepared today!

Activities

Friday, Aug 8 — 9 a.m. Geezers; 11:15 Gym Walk; 1 p.m. ASI board meeting.

Monday, Aug 11 — 10 a.m. Tai Chi; 11:15 Gym Walk; 12:30 p.m. Bugs of Pagosa Springs; 1 p.m. Canasta.

Tuesday, Aug 12 — 10 a.m. chair massage; 11 a.m. blood pressure check; 11:15 a.m. Gym Walk; 12:30 p.m. pottery session; 1 p.m. Meditation for Healing.

Wednesday, Aug 13 — 10 a.m. Dance 4 Health; 12:45 p.m. Paneurhythmy — Sacred Bulgarian Dance of Life.

Thursday, Aug 14 — Closed.

Friday, Aug. 15 — 9 a.m. Geezers; noon Picnic in the Park.

Menu

Suggested donation $3 for ages 60-plus and kids 12 and under; all others $5. Our meal program is partially funded through the Older Americans Act, United Way, Archuleta County, Town of Pagosa Springs and other contributions and grants. These funds help support the cost of the meal which is approximately $6. Menu subject to change. The salad bar begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

Friday, Aug 8 — Pork chow mein, brown rice broccoli, banana, Fortune cookie, whole wheat roll.

Monday, Aug 11 — Chicken and noodles, green beans, salad, apricot-pineapple compote.

Tuesday, Aug 12 — Stuffed peppers, browned potatoes, Italian veggies, sliced peaches, cookie, whole wheat roll.

Wednesday, Aug 13 — Roast beef, garlic mashed potatoes and gravy, California veggies, confetti slaw, pineapple tidbits.

Thursday, Aug 7 – Closed.

Friday, August 15 – Honey barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, Mexicali corn, creamy coleslaw, grapes, whole wheat roll.


Rural VAHC House Bill considered

By Andy Fautheree
SUN Columnist

H.R. 1527: Rural Veterans Access to Care Act — this bill would require a pilot program to be conducted in four Veteran Integrated Services Networks (Colorado being one of them) that would allow a highly rural veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) to access health services through a non-VA health care provider.

A “highly rural veteran” is defined as one who resides: more than 60 miles driving distance from the nearest VA healthcare facility providing primary care services; more than 120 miles driving distance from the nearest VA healthcare facility providing acute hospital care; more than 240 miles driving distance from the nearest VA healthcare facility providing tertiary care; or otherwise experiences hardships or other difficulties in travel to the nearest appropriate VA facility that such travel is not in the best interest of the veteran.

If passed, this bill would allow veterans in rural Colorado to access healthcare services at their convenience and choice instead of being forced to access a VA facility. It would provide our returning and active troops increased access to healthcare services.

As of July 16, H.R. 1527 had been ordered to be reported by the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, though no further action has occurred since then. House Representative John T. Salazar (3rd District) is a co-sponsor of this bill.

I would urge all of our veterans to write and call our elected officials to voice our support for this important bill. If passed, this bill could be the most important and significant change to our rural veterans in history. I have long advocated the use of local private care providers through the VAHC system to be the most efficient for, and in the best interest of, our rural veterans.

Grant money for VAHC trips

Please check at the VA Albuquerque travel pay window or call (800) 465-8262 (Ext. 2421) to see if you are eligible for VA travel reimbursement if you make a trip to Albuquerque VAMC. Be sure and check with Albuquerque VAMC for free overnight accommodations in advance of your trip. Failure to check on both of these VA benefits could result in forfeiture of assistance by this office for that trip.

Durango VA Clinic

The Durango VA Outpatient Clinic is located at 400 South Camino Del Rio, Suite G, next to Big 5 Sports. Phone number is (970) 247-2214. Albuquerque VAMC phone number is (800) 465-8262.

Further information

For information on these and other veterans’ benefits, call or stop by the Archuleta County Veterans Service Office located at the Senior Center in the Pagosa Springs Community Center on Hot Springs Boulevard. The office number is (970) 731-3837, the fax number is (970) 731-3879, cell number is (970) 946-6648, and e-mail is afautheree@archuletacounty.org. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring your DD Form 214 (Discharge) for application for VA programs, and for filing in the VSO office.


Activist Kenneth Mayers to address UU Fellowship

On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear a talk by anti-war activist, veteran Kenneth Mayers. It is entitled “Memory and Obligations: Selected Reflections on the Generally Unlearned Lessons of War.”

Ken graduated in 1958 from Princeton University on an NROTC scholarship. After eight years of active service in the Marine Corps, Mayers resigned his regular commission in November of 1966, with the rank of Major USMCR.

Since that time, he has been an anti-war activist. He joined Veterans for Peace (VFP) in Vermont in 1985, and in July 2002, Ken and his late wife, Elizabeth, hosted the first organizational meeting for a Santa Fe Chapter of VFP. The chapter has grown to over 200 members and associates and averaged more than 10 public “awareness raising” events yearly from 2002 to 2006. VFP is widely recognized in the Santa Fe community as a leader in peace activities.

The children’s program will continue their work on the play, “The Woman Who Outshone the Sun.” This Sunday they’ll prepare props and costumes. Come ready to create and share stories of your own as we bring the characters to life.

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.

Study group at Pagosa Bible Church

By Janet Valdez

Special to The PREVIEW

Pagosa Bible Church will be starting an in-depth Bible study on Hebrews this fall. 

The book of Hebrews exhorts us to move from milk to solid food — this is your opportunity.  Ron Taylor will be leading the study and this discussion group welcomes new attendees.  Homework is optional and no one is ever put on the spot or embarrassed. 

 The study will begin on Sept. 2 in Mountain Heights fellowship room from 7-8 p.m. for 12 consecutive Tuesdays.  We will take a winter break for the holidays. 

Please contact church office at 731-3120 to R.S.V.P. for the study, or if you have any questions. 

Pagosa Bible Church welcomes all to study together. 


‘Staying Grounded in a Time of Upheaval’

By Bruce Ehlenbeck

Special to The PREVIEW

Reverend George Harris will present “Staying Grounded in a Time of Upheaval” as the spiritual message at the Namaste Center of Spiritual Oneness Sunday, Aug. 10.

Namaste Center is located in Bayfield at 97 North St. on the south side of U.S. 160. Service begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments and social time will follow immediately after the service.

Have you been experiencing chaos, overload, apathy or anxiety in your life? This Sunday’s message will help you understand this time of upheaval and how to connect with the positive energy that can make a difference in your daily life.

Reverend Harris is a minister of metaphysics and spiritual peacemaking, as well as a spiritual healing and pastoral psychology practitioner.

Trains bring supplies, and drummers to Pagosa Country

By John M. Motter

SUN Columnist

Narrow gauge railroad tracks, as we’ve said many times, crisscrossed Archuleta County into the mid-1930s. Most of the supplies coming into and leaving town came by rail.

During the 1930s, Federal road building programs paid for straightening and paving several highways, especially U.S. 160 in an east-west direction and U.S. 84 to the south. I don’t know the former numbers of those highways, but I do know they weren’t the same as they are today.

For a period of time, I believe starting in the 1920s, what we know as U.S. 160 today was known as the Navajo Trail. The idea was, tourists from Denver and parts further east could follow 160 across the forbidding San Juan Mountains and on into Navajo settlements. Chamber of Commerce organizations sprang up in communities along the way, including Pagosa Springs, promoting the Navajo Trail theme.

Drummers, also known as traveling salesmen, came to town on the train. First, horse drawn taxis, and later the motorized kind, picked the salesmen up at the train depot and transported them to one of several hotels. Supplies for the grocery stores, hardware, farm implements, and merchandise for all of the other stores came in on the train. So did most travelers, whether coming or going.

I have a wonderful story written by Marguerite Hersch about one of the first motor trips across Wolf Creek Pass in 1916, the year it opened. The story begins with the Hersch family loading their vehicles onto the train in Pagosa Springs and transporting the vehicles to warmer climates with better roads before beginning a summer-long odyssey in their cars. The point of the story at this time is, the roads out of Pagosa were so bad that the Hersch’s either couldn’t drive out of town on the roads, or putting the car on the train was preferable to driving on the roads.

I have talked with other old-timers who said during the first years of car ownership in Pagosa Springs the cars could be driven around town and maybe home, but not from town to town. And so the leaving of the train had to wait until better roads were built for motor vehicles.

The train was a real boon to local cattlemen. Before the train came to the San Juan Basin in 1881, cattle had to be driven south to Santa Fe or east to Pueblo to reach markets. A quantity of cattle were sold to the frontier Army posts still in existence, but they still had to be driven overland by cowboys on horses. When the train entered Pagosa Country in 1881 on the route from Cumbres Pass to Chama to Durango, cattle still had to be driven to the nearest rail line. For Pagosa folks the nearest rail line was Chama or Amargo or Pagosa Junction of Arboles, nearer than Santa Fe, but still a considerable feat.

Finally, when the train reached Pagosa Springs in 1900, cattle could be driven to town and loaded on cattle cars there. Of course there were holding pens and loading chutes near the depot in town. And of course to reach the facilities, the cattle and sheep were driven down town streets kicking up dust from one sidewalk to the other. But each time the train moved closer, marketing cattle was easier.

Sometimes cattle buyers came to town on the train, bought cattle at a ranch, and assumed responsibility for getting the cattle to market. At other times, cattlemen paid the cost of getting the cattle to market, then sold them there. I suppose there were other arrangements as well. In any case, having a railroad nearby was a big asset.

Legacies

By Shari Pierce

Staff Writer

90 years ago

Taken from SUN files of August 9, 1918

The Galbreath Tie and Lumber Co. have purchased a big Diamond T. fifty-five horsepower truck, which will be used to haul lumber and ties from their mills up the river. The big machine arrived Wednesday, overland from Denver.

All kinds of stock fakirs are swarming over the county trying to exchange worthless oil, motor and other socks for your Liberty Bonds. If any of the d--n smooth-tongued rascals autos up to your gate or door and attempts to unload a cargo of dope, take down your old shot-gun and call the dogs. The government requests you as a patriot, to keep your bonds, and report in full detail every effort made by these itinerant grafters to either your local or state Council of Defense for proper action.

75 years ago

Taken from SUN files of August 11, 1933

The sheriff of Las Animas County arrived Monday and picked up two prisoners, previously arrested here by Sheriff John H. Lattin. Both were badly wanted at Trinidad for felonies in that county. The prisoners have been sought for some time, and their capture here by Sheriff Lattin was welcome news to the Las Animas County authorities.

Sheriff John H. Lattin and Captain Halsey of the CCC camp on Saturday placed under arrest two members of the Blanco camp on charges of illegally disposing of government property. They are being held in the county jail and next week will be taken to Durango for hearing in the federal court.

L.C. Jackisch was a Durango visitor yesterday.

50 years ago

Taken from SUN files of August 7, 1958

The town board employed a dog catcher at their regular meeting and starting next Monday all dogs without 1958 dog tags will be rounded up and taken to the dog pound. The number of stray dogs has been on the increase in town and they are becoming somewhat of a nuisance. All dog owners who desire to keep their pets are advised that dog licenses are now on sale at the town hall and must be purchased else the animal will be picked up by the dog catcher.

The dates for the county fair this year are September 6 and 7. The fair is to be held at the Red Ryder Round-Up grounds with homemaking and crops exhibits at the high school There is also to be an auction sale of fat stock at the rodeo grounds.

25 years ago

Taken from SUN files of August 11, 1983

One of the major problems facing Archuleta County’s commissioners is the escalating cost of maintaining roads. Each year more roads are accepted for maintenance. Maintenance income is increasing but not as fast as maintenance costs. Several bridges in the county need to be rebuilt or reinforced as a result of low load limits placed on them by a recent U.S. government inspection. Funds for county fire fighting also come from the Road and Bridge budget. The commissioners hope to set up a long-range plan. They predict that paving would lower maintenance costs and therefore would like to pave from three to five miles of road a year. They hope for increased money to work with, perhaps from voter approval of a sales tax increase this fall.


Care, to take care

The primary election is upon us and, in particular for local Republicans, there is a significant choice to be made — selection of one of three people to move on as the party candidate in the November general election for Archuleta County Commissioner in District 1.

Democrats have one primary race of interest at the area level — a battle between David Duncan and Todd Risberg, each of whom wishes to be the Democratic candidate for district attorney come November.

The commissioner’s race will say a lot about the Republicans hereabouts — specifically whether they wish to remain with the status quo with a sitting commissioner, go back to a familiar option in the person of a former county commissioner, or to advance a newcomer to the political scene as their candidate.

If you are a registered Republican, now is the time to consider whether you are pleased with the progress the county has made during the last four, six, even eight years — years the party has held the majority on the commission. And to vote, considering each candidate’s position, evaluating the integrity and accuracy of answers, assertions, actions. To assess experience and skills.

This is also time for registered unaffiliated voters to decide which primary contest is more important to them and to weigh in. A voter in the county currently registered unaffiliated, can vote in the primary as a Republican or a Democrat. Affiliation can be changed at the county clerk’s election office during the early vote, or changed Aug. 12 at the polling place.

There are partisan diehards who chafe at this suggestion. We do not: When the issues are important, the maximum vote count should be in play.

Voters aligned with the Republican Party can vote for one of the three candidates regardless of the district in which the voter lives; the vote is an at-large affair.

Early voting, in the county election office, goes on through tomorrow. The office is accessed at the rear of the county courthouse, and is clearly marked. Mail-in ballots can be picked up in person at the election office until 4 p.m. tomorrow, and must be back to election officials — either in the post office box or at the election office — by 7 p.m. Aug. 12.

If one wishes to wait until Aug. 12 to cast a ballot in the primary, they go to one of three election centers. One center will be located at the Pagosa Springs Community Center, a second at the commissioners’ meeting room at the courthouse, and the third at Restoration Fellowship, 264 Village Drive.

By some time late in the evening Aug. 12, we should know which Republican will move on in the commissioner’s race and who Democrats will move forward as their DA candidate.

A vote in the primary is the first in a set of critical decisions at the county level concerning who will represent us in the immediate future, navigating waters that are clearly rough. They will have to deal with a list of problems and limited resources, and cannot exhibit the carelessness that has produced our current, negative situation.

Voters must vote with level heads in the primary and again in the general election, carefully examining candidates and their ideas. We rightfully hold our elected representatives responsible for the woes the county has suffered, and easily see where errors by officials were made four, six, eight years in the past. But, we must hold ourselves — the voters — ultimately responsible. If elected officials made mistakes we, after all, put them in office. The election Aug. 12 and the general election in November give us chances, if we care enough to take care, to make up some ground.

Karl Isberg


Absurd and puerile

Dear Editor:

The high cost of gasoline is the intent of Congress. They enslave us to foreign oil by making domestic exploration illegal and to hell with you, the mere citizen. Yet, you keep on reelecting them.

Last Friday, President Bush’s approval rating was 28 percent. Congress’ was 9 percent. Why do we continue to send the 9 percenters back to Washington? Are the majority of voters really that brain-damaged? It is frightening to think so.

Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and other “leaders” on Capitol Hill feared that if they permitted a vote on offshore drilling, they knew they would lose when Democrats defected to the GOP position of increasing domestic energy production. So the thing to do was to shut down Congress. She did so on 1 August. She said that she did it “to save the planet?” How presumptuous and arrogant! What an inflated sense of self!

Then Congress, that August body of incapables, tells us, as an excuse for their refusal to allow exploration of our own oil resources, that “it would take 10 years for new oil wells to begin producing and have any effect on prices.” Therefore, should we not begin? How long do they think it takes to build nuclear power plants, an array of windmills or solar collectors and get them online? These same idiots tell us that “big oil” isn’t maximizing our petroleum resources because they’re not drilling on all of 68,000 acres of leased government land. News flash: “Big oil” doesn’t intentionally drill where there is no oil. Duh!

On the 15th of July, President Bush lifted the executive order prohibiting the drilling for our own domestic supplies of oil, a meaningless gesture since Congress still makes it illegal. Surprisingly though, the next day, the price of oil dropped $12 a barrel! A coincidence?

This country will still be dependent on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future, no matter how loudly “environmentalists” claim otherwise. Maximum effort needs to be employed to develop all our potential energy sources, while at the same time reducing our need for foreign petroleum.

This autocratic collection of buffoons called the U.S. Congress is performing so far below the necessities of our present situation as to be, in the last extreme, contemptible, absurd and puerile.

But you’ll reelect them, won’t you?

Sincerely,

Duane Branson

Sense of pride

Dear Editor:

I wanted to share the overwhelming sense of pride I felt for our community at the fair, especially the livestock auction. The support for the kids was phenomenal, Christopher Brown in particular. I couldn’t possibly have chosen a better place to live and have Christopher grow up than Pagosa Springs, Colorado — the county and school district being very much included. Thank you all very, very much.

Patty Brown

Exceptional

Dear Editor:

Please print this letter I sent to the Archuleta County Sheriff.

Dear Sheriff Gonzalez:

You deserve to hear the good news regarding two of your employees whom I consider exceptional.

My name is Al Crump, Chris Crump’s brother, and I live in Rockwall, Texas, a Dallas suburb. When I heard about my sister-in-law Sharon’s terrible accident and was unable to reach Chris, I called the sheriff’s office.

My call was answered immediately. I spoke with Ms. Gloria Macht and Ms. Iris Warren. When I identified myself and voiced my concern for Sharon, they came across as true professionals. The information they provided was succinct and given in a courteous and calm manner (much calmer than I was at the time).

Law enforcement and public safety officials don’t always get the recognition they deserve for normal day-to-day chores. My phone call may have been routine to your office, but it was serious to me and it could not have been handled any better.

My sincere appreciation to the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office.

Best Regards,

Al Crump

Risberg support

Dear Editor:

I write to encourage all Democrats to vote for Todd Risberg in the upcoming Democratic Primary August 12. I have worked as prosecutor and defense attorney in Pagosa Springs over the last ten years. During that same period of time, Todd Risberg has served as a prosecutor, attorney and judge in our judicial district. Todd’s opponent, David Duncan, has spent the last six years as an attorney in Farmington except for a two-month stint as a prosecutor in Pagosa Springs. That brief employment ended with his resignation.

Frankly, our justice system needs a change. Many crimes call for vigorous prosecution and incarceration. Many others beg for alternative justice resolutions which save our taxpayer resources and address underlying issues while still protecting victims. Todd Risberg knows our community, and his hands-on experience with our justice system will allow him to make changes which are long overdue. Please vote for Todd Risberg on August 12.

Joel Fry

Dismal performance

Dear Editor:

 For the last year and a half, I have purposely avoided writing a letter to the editor because I do not think it is appropriate for a sitting commissioner and fellow republican to get into arguments in the press.

However, I simply cannot ignore the untruths that are being placed in Commissioner Robin Schiro’s ads in her attempt to be re-elected after such a dismal performance in office. To put it simply, Commissioner Robin Schiro along with Commissioner Ronnie Zaday, ex-commissioners John Egan and Mamie Lynch were directly responsible for formulating and/or passing the budgets that were the main cause for the county’s financial crisis. John and Mamie are no longer in office. However, both Commissioner Schiro and Commissioner Zaday are still in office.

To Commissioner Zaday’s credit, she has admitted her mistake and has worked to correct the financial problems. Commissioner Schiro has yet to admit any culpability in causing the financial crisis and was either absent from County meetings to attend National Association of Counties (NACO) meetings or voted “no” on the recovery measures that were taken to facilitate the counties financial recovery. For the year and a half I have been in office, I have not understood why Commissioner Schiro would choose to attend a NACO meeting or its affiliate NCRCO instead of attending scheduled county meetings.

Now it has become clear since she has been using her award from NCRCO as a major accomplishment. NCRCO is an organization that represents approximately 2 percent of eligible elected officials in the entire country. The criteria to belong and receive awards is to pay your dues and attend a meeting. According to documents from NCRCO, to receive an award you need two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your home state. Commissioner Schiro did receive two letters of recommendation but not, according to documents provided by NCRCO, from anyone in Archuleta County or the State of Colorado. Obviously, NCRCO has no credibility and neither does the award. It is unfortunate that she would place attending meetings at NACO and its affiliate NCRCO above Archuleta County business.

If you are leaning towards voting for Commissioner Robin Schiro — please verify the facts. There have been several recent articles in The SUN that are factual.

Archuleta County simply cannot afford four more years of Commissioner Robin Schiro.              

 Bob Moomaw

Gardens

Dear Editor:

Thank you to all who have put together our town’s two community gardens. Growing in Pagosa Springs and the surrounding area is a challenge. To see that folks want to get out there and try growing food and flowers gives me a happy thought.

Thank you,

Pam Morrow

‘Road Warrior’

Dear Editor:

James Robinson’s revealing commentary in the July 31 SUN concerning Robin “Road Warrior” Schiro’s campaign information was a home run.

Really doesn’t surprise me that Schiro would provide misleading information on her salary returns between April and September 2007; kinda fits her brand of integrity.

Schiro’s attendance at the many National Association of Counties (NACo) conferences was a monumental farce. Whatever knowledge she might have attained from any of those forays could have been obtained right from the computer on her desk during the workday. But at least she was removed from her daily catfights in the BoCC office area.

Wonder what her NACo jaunts cost the local taxpayer? But then, she’d probably say she paid her own way. Maybe she should return her salary for all of the days she was absent from her first responsibility as a county commissioner, working for the voters who wanted a job done in their behalf.

This voter doesn’t really care what kind of Heisman Trophy that the National Conference of Republican County Officials (NCRCO) presented to the “Road Warrior.” It’s not going to do anything for the local taxpayer.

At the recent League of Women Voters forum, the “Road Warrior” stated that she has never been charged for any type of offense.

Question: What about her recent collision on Wolf Creek Pass with a semi-truck and leaving the scene of an accident? At the very least, surely Mineral County didn’t let her just walk!

Jim Sawicki

Editor’s note: According to Mineral County Court documents and a Colorado State Patrol report, Schiro was summoned to appear in Mineral County Court for two items related to the Dec. 7, 2007, incident — improper driving on a mountain highway and failure to notify law enforcement of an accident. According to information provided by Pearl Gutierrez, judicial assistant in Rio Grande County (who also handles Mineral County Court inquiries when Mineral County staff is not available), the improper mountain driving charge was amended to a charge of careless driving, while the charge of failure to report an accident was dismissed.

Gutierrez reported Schiro pleaded guilty to the charge of careless driving, resulting in a $93 fine, which Schiro paid in full.

County Home Rule

Dear Editor:

I appreciate your editorial in the July 31 edition. Election season is certainly upon us. There is much for the voter to learn in order to make informed decisions, first in the August Primary and then in the November General Election.

I would like to further address the topic of County Home Rule. It will be on the November ballot (put there by a community-led petition process) in two parts: (1) you will be asked to approve beginning the process of writing a Home Rule Charter, and (2) you may vote for eleven Charter Commissioners, who will have the responsibility of drafting a charter during the next six months. There will be open meetings and public hearings during that time, ending with another public vote to approve or disapprove the proposed Charter.

Candidates for the Charter Commission will be elected as follows: three from each existing County Commissioner District and two at large. Voters will only be able to vote for the candidates in their district, and at large, for a total of five. Vacancies will be filled by a majority of the existing Charter Commission. The race is non-partisan and the position is non-paid. Candidates need 25 signatures on a petition to be placed on the ballot. Petitions can be obtained from June Madrid, County Clerk.

The Charter Commissioners elected will be the key to whole process, so when someone asks you to sign their petition or vote for them, keep in mind the many options that Home Rule presents, and try to find out if the candidate’s philosophy is similar to your own. How many County Commissioners would be best? Should they be paid less, or more? Should local elections be partisan or non-partisan? Should some of the other elected officials be hired professionals with job qualifications and job descriptions, ensuring that they be full-time?

I urge a yes vote on getting the process started. I urge interested citizens to consider running for Charter Commissioner. And, I urge others to be informed, be involved and vote.

Lynda Van Patter

Verify information

Dear Editor:

It has been an honor to have been elected by the constituents of this county. I have done my best to represent the concerns of the people, and have taken responsibility for the problems that we have been faced with. It is with deep concern that I request each voter obtain and verify information available on each of the candidates and take time to vote in the upcoming primary election. This county needs people that are looking to the future of Archuleta County.

Respectfully,

Ronnie Zaday


Relay for Life

American Cancer Society 2008 Relay For Life of Archuleta County organizers thank all those with the heart, brains, and courage to take up the fight against cancer!

Presenting Sponsor: BootJack Ranch.

Platinum Sponsors: Coleman Vision of Albuquerque, DJ Dude, KWUF Radio, La Plata Electric and The Pagosa Springs SUN.

Silver Sponsors: Ladies of Alpine Lakes Ranch, Scott Strategic Investments and The Spears Family Foundation.

Bronze Sponsors: Bank of Colorado, CenturyTel of Colorado, Inc., Choke Cherry Tree, Citizens Bank, Colorado Dream Homes, Comfort One Insulation, Community Banks of Colorado, Ears 2 U Hearing Aid Center, Goodman’s Department Store, Keyah Grande, Knights of Columbus, LaTazza Expresso Bar and Café, The Lighting Center, Moore & Co., Inc., Old West Press, Pagosa Springs Sports Medicine, PS Just for Fun!, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, Source for Pagosa Real Estate, Timothy Miller Custom Homes, United Country Premier Brokers, Victoria’s Parlor and Victoria’s Reign, Wells Fargo Bank and Home Mortgage and Wyndham Vacation Resorts.

Friends of Relay For Life: ABBA Eye Care, Allen’s Auto Body, Calamity and Friends, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Devo Capital, King Campbell, DDS, Mountain Eye Care, The Outfitter, Pagosa Land Company, Paint Connection Plus, Rio Grande Savings and Loan, Sutton Automotive, Terry’s Ace Hardware and Vital Signs of Durango.

Food vendors: ALCO, City Market, Coca Cola Co-Durango, Domino’s Pizza, Eddie B. Cookin’, Everything Chocolate by Margie, Everyday Store, Farrago’s Market Café, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, Pagosa Baking Company, Pagosa Brewery, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, San Juan Outdoor Club, Subway Sandwich and The Floured Apron Bakery.

Teams: Archuleta County 4-H, County Cruisers, Donna’s Book Club, Pagosa Mountain Hospital-Dream Weavers, Galles Properties, Friends of Marilyn Miller, Ladies of Alpine Lakes Ranch, Mountain View Homemakers, Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association, Pagosa Springs Area Association of Realtors, Red Hat Society, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, San Juan Outdoor Club, SPORT, United Methodist Family Fellowship and Wells Fargo Bank.

Pagosa Springs High School: David Hamilton, Sean O’Donnell, Tonya Hamilton and the high school janitorial staff.

Food committee: Carol Thomas, Dolly Cowley and Susan Thorpe.

Miscellaneous: Don and Maggi Parker, LaQuita Johnson, Drew and Anna Harbison — Salvation Army Canteen/trailer, A&P Tents, The Power House/H2O, Pagosa Mountain Hospital, Linda Lovendahl, Cheryl SchouDurango ACS, Lori Burkhart, Jace and Ben Johnson, Terri House and Lili Pearson, Bob Blauert, Mike Hayward, Deb Aspen and the Instep Dancers, Kelly Johnson, Gerry Potticary and the community center line dancers, Archuleta County Fair, Bill Gallo, Pagosa Fire District, Eagle Block, Southwest Ag, The Men of Alpine Lakes Ranch, all Local businesses and individuals who display our signs and all the good-natured Purple Potty recipients.

Silent auction donors: Diana Kenyon, Goodman’s Department Store, Linda Kirk, Marti Gallo, Russia House Linens, Shirley Brinkman, Jeanine Taylor, Frances Wholf, Mary Ann Burger, Laura Haynes, Naomi’s Hallmark, Durango, Debbie Robeson, Sharee Grazda, Paula Bain, Peggy Carrai, Bruce Anderson, Jeff Grovhoug, Sly Lobato, Kailee Kenyon, Gail Satuloff, Happy Trails, Lili Pearson, The Outfitter, Robert Webb, Touchstone Gift Shop, Paul Boyd, Fred Harman Art Museum, United Way, Larry Mowen and Slices of Nature.

Houses of Hope auction donors: Deborah Parker, Christmas in Pagosa, Stacy Kirby, Marti Gallo, Judith Jackson, JJ Cowley, Allan Armstrong, Goodman’s Department Store, Marvin Graham, Tom Sebanc, Peter Coe, Richard Kirk, Jeff Grovhoug, Brinkman family, Nancy Grovhoug, Margie Richter and Susan Johnson.

Team captains: Pamela Bomkamp, Jennifer Chavez, Phil Land and Peggy Drees, Tim Miller, Sabra Miller, Stan Zuege, Nancy Grovhoug and Barbara Briles, Mercedes Leist, Eva Iwicki, Pam Eaton, Gloria Smith, Jon Zissman, Bill and Nancy Crouse, Bob Harrington, Kerri Feazell, Lisa Raymond and Paul Boyd.

Committee: Jon Johnson, Tiana Johnson, Dick Babillis, Dick Bond, Marti Gallo, Alicia Brodner, Julia Buenafe, Kathy Conway, Jim and JoAnn Haliday, Joe Donavan, Stacia Kemp, Kailee Kenyon, Sabra Miller, Ann Mowen, Lisa Raymond and Dori Blauert.

With a list this long, I am sure we have missed someone. We sincerely apologize.

“There’s no place like Pagosa!”

Dori Blauert


Renner/Mays

A very special thank you to not only Anja, Steve and Karen for hosting a wonderful party for Lyn Webb, but also to all of Lyn’s great friends that were able to attend. It certainly was a night to remember, filled with abundance of love and laughter.

As always, the timing was perfect. Lyn was hospitalized Thursday, admitted into Pine Ridge Friday, and passed away Sunday morning. The staff at both the local hospital and Pine Ridge are absolutely fantastic. We were all treated with so much love and kindness. How fortunate we are to have such fine facilities available to us locally.

The party ended up serving as the memorial that Lyn had wanted. Please know that all of your friendships meant the world to Lyn.

Love to each of you.

Patti and Susi


Give and take at a national conference

July flew by for me with many meetings, but also by taking a trip New Orleans for a week long conference hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

NCSL has an annual meeting that brings state legislators from all over the country together to learn what the states share in common and to hear about policy solutions being tried in different areas of the country.

Leaving the mountains of Colorado for steamy New Orleans in late July wasn’t my first pick, but I was glad to have the chance to attend the conference and to visit a part of the country I hadn’t seen before.

The days in the convention center attending classes were refrigerator cool. But my husband, Rick, joined me on the trip and we ventured out into the city in the evenings, so by week’s end, I’d gotten out of the generic convention center feeling and knew I’d been in the deep South. We took a tour of the city, including those areas hardest hit during Hurricane Katrina that are still in need of much repair and a return of the local people.

Being a presidential election year, some of the sessions of the conference focused on the current political environment, trends among voters, and of course, the inevitable fortune telling for what’ll happen in November. Actually, I learned that fortune telling in New Orleans is a frequent job opportunity for many, so why not at the conference center as well?

One session I attended focused on offshore energy development, including natural gas drilling, but also other types of energy development such as offshore wave energy off the coast of Oregon. One legislator from North Dakota stressed the need for more oil refineries in the U.S. if we are to ever be energy independent. All interesting food for thought and, of course, there wasn’t consensus in the room about how to tackle many of these thorny issues.

Coincidentally, a day after the conference began, a tug boat collision with a barge caused a large oil spill in the Mississippi River right near the convention center and the river was closed to boat traffic for the rest of the week. When walking along the riverwalk in New Orleans, we could see the cleanup efforts frantically underway as more than 150 boats stacked up in the Gulf south of us, waiting for the river to reopen.

Another session was titled, “Can we Afford Our Healthcare?,” and I heard about many of the same challenges to access and affordability that we face in Colorado. One encouraging direction that many states are pursuing is better use of the public health system.

I was asked by NCSL to be a presenter in the session on state youth initiatives and I related what we are doing in Colorado with the legislative youth council. I told them of the enthusiastic and meaningful participation of two dozen youths from Southwest Colorado in writing the bill that created the youth council. Many states are attempting to include the youth perspective in policymaking and a Texas legislative staffer told me afterward that she was taking our bill home to her state to consider doing something similar.

The last session that I attended involved the use of technology by legislators as a means of communicating with their constituents. This was particularly interesting to me as a possible way to keep in better touch with my district. I’m technically challenged, so it’s been somewhat painful as I learn more about blogging and the utility of Facebook, an Internet networking website. Luckily, my daughter Caitlin gives me tutorials and tactfully manages to hide her dismay at my slowness to retain all of this.

Returning home to Durango was a welcome relief from the muggy humidity and heat, but I’ll warn that the beignets (New Orleans style doughnuts) at Café Du Monde along the mighty Mississippi are habit forming.


Governor’s Commission on Community Service workshop today

By Mary Jo Coulehan

SUN Columnist

United Way of Southwest Colorado will host a forum on community service and volunteerism today in Pagosa Springs.

The session will be held at the community center 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served; cost is $7.

More than 230 people have already participated in similar forums in the San Luis Valley, Pueblo and Mesa County. Now it is Archuleta County’s turn to be heard.

The general focus of the forum is to assess needs, and determine what is important to the community, how the citizens are involved, what is working to engage the citizens in the civic life of the community, and what kinds of support are needed to expand service, volunteerism and civic engagement.

Issues such as education, early childhood, youth development, health care, conservation and the environment will be among the topics presented. Participants will be asked a series of questions concerning these issues and about citizen involvement in programs and activities that address the issues.

We cannot improve and work on the needs of the community without the help of the people who live, work and volunteer here. Try to take time out of your schedule to attend this important conference.

For more information, contact Karen Davison at Karend@unitdwasy-swco.org. We hope to see you there.

Try a Leading Edge class

Last week, three more Pagosa residents graduated from the Leading Edge class usually offered once a year to anyone in the community wanting to take their business to the next level or interested in starting a business.

This is an intensive 12-week course partnered with the Fort Lewis College Small Business Development Center, Fort Lewis College Business Department and the Archuleta Economic Development Association. There are other sponsors such as the Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Colorado, 1st Southwest Bank and Wells Fargo bank who offer scholarships, support and other incentives to the participants.

This year, Patsy Lindblad, Frank Schiro and Bart Mitchell taught the classes. The graduates completing a business plan were Aurora Wright, Dr. Walt Moore, and Puja Parsons, with Kim Moore also participating. Each graduate received a $100 reimbursement for their tuition. The winner of the best business plan was Puja Parsons of Growing Spaces and she also received a $500 award.

Graduates commented that even if you thought you knew how to run a business, you gain so much more knowledge through this class. The course will certainly test your time and dedication limits. Although the class will not be offered for a while, I encourage business owners or potential business owners to set aside money now to take this class and stretch their business savvy.

Congratulations to all participants and graduates for honing their skills and working on being the best business you can be.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park auction

On Saturday, Aug. 9, come out and see “Tuffy,” the newest bear cub, who is growing by leaps and bounds. Take a pleasant evening walk to see all the other animals. Of course the talented and knowledgeable staff will be around to answer your questions. Don’t spend too much time outside as the inside of the building contains wonderful auction items. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffles. At 7, enjoy the melodic voice of Phil Janowsky as he entertains with western music, and the rhythmic voice of Jake Montroy as he leads the live auction. Tickets are available at the Chamber or the Wildlife Park and are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Enjoy another wonderful evening out in Pagosa — this time with the animals.

Art in the Garden

Rest among the cool trees as you relish gourmet food and wines at the Art in the Garden event. Enjoy a wide variety of fine art from local artisans along with gifted musical performers. There will be culinary delights, and fine wines available at the cash bar. All this is situated at the beautiful Rito Blanco Nursery on the Blanco Basin Road (CR 326). All money raised from this event stays in the community and is being managed through the Community United Methodist Church Assistance Fund. The festivities are on Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at 3 p.m. The “flow” type attendance will continue until 7 p.m. Tickets are available all throughout town including the Chamber, CUMC, Moonlight Books, Plaid Pony, and Higher Grounds for $30 in advance. For more information, you can contact Mary K. Carpenter at 264-2933 or Mary Webb at 731-1288. Don’t miss this stellar event in one of the most beautiful areas of Pagosa.

Membership

We have members to welcome back this week, and two new members.

Come out Saturday at 11 a.m. for a ribbon cutting at Sagebrook Photography, located in the River Center. Shannon Silz is the owner and she has devised some clever ways to utilize her talents. Shannon can produce graphics and photos for your Web site or marketing brochure. She also performs standard photography such as high school portraits, wedding photos, and family or reunion shots. Come out and see examples of Shannon’s work and wish her well in this new endeavor.

Also new is Frisbee Landscaping. Master gardener Buck Frisbee takes your landscaping needs from dreams to reality. Buck can work with property design through plants, rock work, water features and space creations. He “develops spaces that create life outdoors.” For a quote or to have him help you with a landscaping vision, call Buck at 731-6690.

Our renewals this week include: Wells Fargo Bank; Buz Gillentine and Colorado Loan Consultants; the Choke Cherry Tree with Connie Bunte; At Your Disposal, with Kathy and Mark Young; Old Town Gifts and Christmas in Pagosa; Moe’s Maps; Canyon R.E.O.; Dayspring Chiropractic; Aspenwind Condos; Summit Ski & Sport and Jeff Greer; the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Bear Creek Saloon and Grill; Mary Jo Hannay with P.S. Properties; and Reach for the Peaks. Reach for the Peaks puts on the ColorFest Hot Air Balloon Rally and is attempting to bring back the WinterFest rally. This group of volunteers has worked to bring high flying entertainment to Pagosa for over 23 years. Contact Angel Preuit if you are interested in volunteering or would like to sponsor a hot air balloon or pilot crew. You can find out more information at www.pagosarally.com.

We congratulate Art Franz for securing a second-place award and honorable mention for his photography in the Cool Kids Hot Tots national photography contest. We have so many talented people in this community, in many different arenas.

Don’t forget that the Farmer’s Market is still held every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the parking right in the heart of the downtown district. With produce on the increase, now is the time to snag some fresh fruits, vegetables and fresh breads.


BIZ BEAT

Shannon Silz

Shannon Silz owns and operates Sagebrook Photography, located in the River Center, 136 E. Pagosa St. in downtown Pagosa Springs. It is the goal at Sagebrook to offer high quality, contemporary photographic and graphics services at prices everyone can afford. Digital enhancements provide an opportunity for your photographs to become unique works of art.
Silz has been practicing photography for more than a decade, studied photography at two universities and one community college, earning a bachelor’s degree in art, with a photography concentration. She has worked in the photography field and in graphic design in Pagosa Springs for two years.
Visit the Sagebrook Web site at www.sagebrookphoto.com or call 264-2323.

Re’ahna Ray wins world championship

By Lori Lucero

Special to The SUN

Pagosa Country was well represented at the National Little Britches Rodeo Finals, held in Pueblo July 28-Aug. 2,

The NLBRF is made up of two go-rounds, after which the top 15 contestants in each event are determined.  The top 15 in each event go on to the short-go, where the world champions are determined.  Over 900 contestants competed in five different divisions this year. 

Re’ahna Ray brought home top honors and the title of World Champion Junior Girls’ Goat Tyer.  She had a smokin’ time of 8.95 in the first go-round, placing second.  She was also second in the second go-round with a time of 9.00.  In the short-go, she ended up fourth.  She placed first in the average, with three solid runs.  Her consistency paid off, winning her a world championship.  Re’ahna also competed in barrels, pole bending, ribbon roping, team roping, trail course and breakaway roping.

Katelyn McRee also did well in the Junior Girls division.  She ended up fourth in the world in barrel racing.  Her 21.045 pole bending run in the second go-round earned her a second-place belt buckle; she ended up 10th in the world standings in pole bending.

Also winning go-round buckles were Robert Koontz, who placed fifth in Junior Boy’s Bulls in the first go-round, and Ryan Montroy, who placed fifth in Senior Boy’s Saddle Bronc Riding in the first go-round.

Other Pagosa Springs’ kids who competed at the NLBRF were Kelsi Lucero, Waylon Lucero, Hunter Williams, Cheyann Dixon, Cody Snow, Breann Decker, Tyreese Tyndall and Stetson Ruthhardt.

Pagosa Springs will host the first Little Britches Rodeo of the new season Aug. 15-17. 

The performance on Friday, Aug. 15, begins at 1 p.m.  Saturday’s performance begins at 10 a.m., and Sunday’s performance begins at 9 a.m..

There is no charge for spectators, so come out to the Western Heritage Events Center (Red Ryder Rodeo Grounds), and support the rodeo youth of Pagosa.   

If any kids 5-18 years of age would like to join the Little Britches Rodeo Association, they can go to the Web site, www.nlbra.com, for an application. 

For more information, or to donate to our local rodeo, contact Mike Ray at 264-2812. 

Horseshoe pitching tourney — different year, same doubles result

By Mark Bergon

Special to The SUN

The year was different, but the results of the 2008 Archuleta County Fair Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in the doubles competition were the same as the previous year’s. First place was the unbeatable team of Jim Squires and Dean Hudson. Mike Halverson and Mason Carpenter took second, while Doug Neuwald and Sheldon Donagan again placed third.

Special recognition goes to new pitchers Brian Griego, Terry Hegge, Bennie Boydston, Mike Hulse, Larry Coonse and Cory Phillips. Also, a welcome back after several years’ absence to Eric Ulibarri and his lovely wife, Nadine, from Pojoaque, N.M.

The singles competition saw a dazzling performance by Pagosa Springs’ own Mason Carpenter as he marched through the field defeating all comers, to sit in the driver’s seat for the finals of the double elimination format. However, he had to settle for second place as he fell to a determined Jim Squires from Bayfield who claimed the championship. Ignacio’s Dean Hudson earned the third place trophy.

The big story of the tournament was the valiant effort of Mike Halverson. Having suffered for the previous three days and nights with fever and sickness and still carrying a temperature, not wanting to let his partner down, he refused to be sidelined by his weakened state. Like a hero from the old west, never complaining or seeking an excuse, he strode to each game playing his heart out. His true grit endeavor resulted in him and Carpenter taking the second place trophies in the doubles segment. As soon as the trophies were presented, he was rushed to the hospital where he received medical attention.


Pagosa Smashers win Farmington tournament

By Becky Berg 

Special to The SUN

The Pagosa Springs Smashers, our Special Olympic softball team coached by Bryan Looper, won a four-team tournament in Farmington, N.M., on Saturday, July 26.

 In the first game, Pagosa overcame leads of 2-0 and 4-3 to prevail 6-5 over a bigger, more experienced Durango team.  

Farmington, by winning its first game 12-11 over another team from San Juan County, earned the right to challenge Pagosa for the championship.

In the championship game, Farmington scored first, but the Smashers came roaring back in the bottom of the first to take a 4-2 lead, which they never relinquished.  The final tally was Pagosa 7, Farmington 6. 

 Under the rules of Special Olympics, “unified partners” are allowed to round-out a team of Special Olympians so that a full team can be fielded.  Playing for the Smashers as unified partners were Nicolle Looper, Kelsey Sellers, Lori Kephart and Tanner Vrazel.  They were each instrumental in the two wins.  Unified partner Kim Hunsicker, who worked with the team and attended all of their practices, was unfortunately unable to participate in the tournament.

 Leading off and catching for the Smashers was Christopher Brown, who had three hits including a game-opening triple in his first at-bat.  

Grant Logan played third base. 

Nathan Beach, Jesse Aragon, Bret Jackson and Sydney Poole played in the outfield — with Nathan scoring the winning run in the first game.  

Zack Irons, playing a left-handed second base and hitting third in the lineup, was the hitting star for Pagosa, with four hits in four at-bats, including three doubles, three RBIs, and three runs scored.

 Since this is the first year that Pagosa has fielded a Special Olympics softball team, no one knew what to expect when Coach Looper accepted a bid to participate in the Farmington tournament.  

Now the team knows; and next year they will return as defending champions.


Junior high cross country, begin a lifelong activity

By Addi Greer

Special to The SUN

Pagosa Junior High School cross country provides athletes an opportunity to experience the sport of running, which, with a good pair of shoes, can be done almost anywhere, for a lifetime.

Pirate runners with a little enthusiasm and dedication will become stronger physically and mentally through this tough sport.

The team will practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning, meeting at the high school track at 7 a.m. sharp. We will be finished by 9 a.m. at the high school track. The team will run on Reservoir Hill and around town, and do some sprint work on the track, ending with strengthening and stretching. Depending on whether participants have bikes, coaches may add another day for some cross training; please let coaches know if you own and can get a bike to practice.

Participants must turn in a sports physical before they can practice with the team. Bring it to the first practices Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 a.m. or Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 7 a.m. Show up in running shoes — Your Running Store in Durango gives team members a 15-percent discount and Big 5 in Durango has some good shoes also. Injuries can occur if shoes are not made for running.

Runners are advised to drink plenty of water — drink water all day and especially before and after outdoor activity of any kind; to eat as soon after outdoor exercise as possible, staying away from junk foods like candy, soda, chips, fried foods, etc.; to snack on raw veggies, salads, fruit and whole grains; to get lots of colors in meals, ensuring a healthy diet; to sleep at least 8-10 hours nightly.

If you have questions, concerns or comments, contact any of the team’s four volunteer coaches: Ms. Bissel, Ms. McGinn, Ms. Greenly and Ms. Greer. They can be contacted via the school at 264-2794, or at home, 264-4207, 264-2256, 731-9947 or 264-4596, respectively.

”Cross Country is a school-based sport in the U.S. with a season lasting only a couple of months each fall ... but runners can develop a lifelong commitment to running that lasts well beyond the school years and at best carries away lessons for life from working with the coaches and teammates.” — J. Newton, Indiana University.

Junior high football practice begins

By Scott White

Special to The SUN

Are you ready for some football?

Junior high school football players will start practice for the 2008 season Monday Aug. 11, at 8 a.m.

The team will meet at the junior high school gym. The first two days of practice will be a full-day camp.  Practices will start at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. 

Bring the following to the first junior high Pirate all-day football camp:

1. Comfortable workout clothes.

2. Cleats or tennis shoes.

3. Change of clothes for after each practice.

4. Towel (we might go to the river for a break).

5. A notebook to build a playbook.

6. A lunch and snack stuff for breaks.

7. Water bottles and/or Gatorade.

8. Sunscreen.


East Fork Road opens to non-motorized uses

By Rebecca Smith

Special to The SUN

Effective Monday, August 4, the west end of East Fork Road (FSR 667) will re-open to non-motorized uses. The portion of the road between closure gates located east of East Fork Campground and just west of Silver Falls Guard Station will remain closed to all motorized vehicles.

East Fork Road is within Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan Public Lands and was closed in early May of this year due to a landslide. Additional road damage occurred east of the slide area where a smaller slide caused a loss of 75 percent of the width of the roadway west of the Silver Falls Guard Station.

The East Fork Road is currently open to motorized vehicles from the east at Elwood Pass to the gate just west of Silver Falls Guard Station. Reports of poor road conditions indicate that the four-wheel drive section of the road may not be suitable for full-sized vehicles.

The slide area covers about 40 acres: 3,500 feet top to bottom and 600 feet wide. The road which once crossed the slide area slid about 100 feet down the hillside. The stability of the route across the slide is uncertain. The slide is not currently moving, however with changing conditions it could move again and is expected to move next spring.

Those entering the slide area are reminded to be cautious. There are many leaning trees and large cracks in the ground (up to 3 feet in width and 6 feet in depth). The most hazardous of the cracks are those that are narrow and covered by grass.

For more information, contact Becca Smith at the Pagosa Ranger District, by calling 264-2268.

Buckles Lake, Price Lakes roads to be repaired

By Ann Bond

Special to The SUN

The Buckles Lake Road (Forest Road No. 663) will be temporarily closed at milepost 3 to motorized vehicles for about seven days, beginning Monday, Aug. 11 . The road will be closed Monday through Friday, Aug. 11-15, but reopened for the weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, then closed again on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 18 and 19, of the following week.

The temporary closure will block motorized access to Buckles Lake, V-Rock, Navajo Peak trails and Big Branch Road (Forest Road No. 664). The road work will consist of construction of retaining walls and installation of culverts to repair damage from landslides.

Immediately following the Buckles Lake Road project, a similar road maintenance project will begin on the Price Lakes Road (Forest Road No. 731), but it will not necessitate a road closure. Travelers on the Price Lakes Road may experience minimal delays (less than 10 minutes), but the road will remain open. Road work will take place in the area of milepost 5. Those wishing to drive to the Navajo Peak Trail will be able to with the possibility of short delays.

For more information, contact the Pagosa Public Lands Office at 264-2268.


Shattered landscape: new features from below

By Phyllis Wheaton

Special to The SUN

A new and fascinating geology tour will be led by Glenn Raby Saturday, Aug. 16. Learn about faults, fractures and volcanic dikes; and about how people use the resulting landscape through history.

Educated as a geologist, Raby has a love of the Pagosa area and a willingness to share his knowledge with others. He has great skill in explaining and demonstrating complex concepts so even a novice can understand what happened to shape and form this area.

Meet Raby at 10 a.m. at Town Park near the Arts Council building on Hermosa Street. After a short orientation, participants will follow Glenn in their own vehicles. Be prepared to drive about 35 miles round trip, mostly down Trujillo Road (gravel surface, dusty driving conditions). Regular passenger cars are fine.

Consider sharing a ride with others to cut down on the number of vehicles used on the tour. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring water, lunch or a snack. Bring a rock hammer and hand magnifying glass, if you have them.

Raby is a Lands Specialist at Pagosa Ranger District. This free program is sponsored by the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan Public Lands.

For information, contact the Pagosa District Office at 264-2268, or Raby at 264-1515.

MSI field trip: Discover Snowden Rock Glacier

On Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dr. Rob Blair of Fort Lewis College and Mountain Studies Institute will lead a summer hike and exploration of the Snowden Rock Glacier.

Interested participants will leave from the Silverton Hostel at 9 a.m. or meet at the Andrew’s Lake Trailhead at 9:30 a.m.

Andrew’s Lake is located on U.S. 550 just south of Molas Pass, about 20 minutes from Silverton by car.

The group will hike about one hour or so (maybe a little more) toward Snowdon Mountain to the rock glacier at 12,000 feet elevation. Participants will learn about what rock glaciers are, how they form and move, and walk on it to get a personal sense of their instability. Discuss regional geology and take a look at other features such as alpine karst along the way. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water and lunch.

Find information and registration at www.mountainstudies.org under “What’s New.” Contact: Koren Nydick, koren@mountainstudies.org, (970) 247-7071.


Jupiter dominates the southern sky

By James Robinson

Staff Writer

The following sun and moon data for Aug. 7 , 2008 is provided by the United States Naval Observatory.

Sunrise: 6:18 a.m.

Sunset: 8:09 p.m.

Moonrise: 12:57 p.m.

Moonset: 11:16 p.m.

Moon phase: The moon is waxing crescent with 39 percent of the visible disk illuminated. The moon reaches first quarter Aug. 8 at 2:21 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

Jupiter continues to dominate the southern sky, and skywatchers with telescopes or powerful binoculars can observe one of the planet’s most fascinating moons — Io — emerge from Jupiter’s shadow around 9 p.m. tonight.

Like the other Galilean (named for their discoverer Galileo Galilei) satellites — Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto — Io appears to the backyard observer as a starlike pinpoint of light. However, careful observation will reveal that Io and its Galilean companions do not behave like stars at all. In fact, during his 1610 discovery, Galileo first thought the moons were stars, but after a series of observations he concluded the objects were actually whizzing in rapid orbit around Jupiter. The discovery of moons in orbit around Jupiter added greatly to our understanding of the cosmos and confounded his contemporaries’ assertion that all objects in the solar system orbited Earth.

Despite, monumental leaps in observational technology, the view for today’s backyard observer hasn’t changed much since Galileo’s day. However, space-based observations indicate Io is one the most volcanically active and intriguing bodies in our solar system.

According to NASA researchers, Io is a bit larger than Earth’s moon, is the third largest of Jupiter’s 63 catalogued moons, and is ranked fifth in distance from the planet. This proximity to Jupiter plays a key role in Io’s vulcanism, and observations show volcanic plumes rising 190 miles above Io’s surface, with material spewing out at nearly half the required escape velocity.

Although Io always points the same side toward Jupiter while orbiting the giant planet, the large moons Europa and Ganymede exert gravitational forces of their own, perturbing Io’s orbit into an irregular elliptical path. Thus, in its widely varying distances from Jupiter, Io is subjected to tremendous tidal forces which cause Io’s surface to bulge up and down, or in and out, by as much as 330 feet. By contrast, compare Io’s solid surface tides to the tides on Earth’s oceans. On Earth, places where tides are highest, the difference between low and high tides is only 60 feet — but this is for water, not solid ground.

Io’s nearly constant surface upheaval generates tremendous internal heat, keeping much of its subsurface crust in liquid form and seeking any available escape route to the surface to relieve the pressure. Thus, dramatic volcanic eruptions spew molten liquid over Io’s surface, filling in impact craters with molten lava lakes and spreading smooth new floodplains of liquid rock. The composition of this new surface material is not yet entirely clear, but theories suggest that it is largely molten sulfur and its compounds.

While observing Jupiter and Io, stargazers should keep one eye tuned to the northern sky. There, skywatchers may witness a few preliminary Perseid meteors streaking across the sky.

Although the Perseid meteor shower will not peak until the morning of Aug. 12, stray Perseids will be visible a few days before, and after the shower’s peak.



Corvette club show returns

By Pete Olejnik

Special to The SUN

The Colorado Springs Corvette Club will once again hold a People’s Choice Car Show in Pagosa Springs. 

The show will take place Sunday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  It will be held at the Bell Tower Park at the corner of San Juan and Lewis streets, and in the adjoining Bear Creek parking lot.  It is free to the public, so come out and see some beautiful cars and vote for your favorite. 

If any local corvette owners would like to participate, the cost is $20 to show a car.

Go the to Web site for more information, coloradospringscorvetteclub.org. 


Cheerleaders win honors, will host Pee Wee Camp

By Heidi Malano

Special to The SUN

The Pirates cheerleaders traveled recently to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where they spent four days learning cheers, chants, stunts, jumps and dances at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp.

From morning until night, the team worked hard learning new skills to prepare them for the upcoming season.

As a team, they were awarded two Spirit Sticks, presented to a squad showing the most sincere spirit and enthusiasm; a S.P.O.T. award, earned by a team that uses safety while stunting; and a Most Improved Award, given to a team that has consistently improved throughout camp.

In addition to the team accolades, sophomore Mariah Haynie, sophomore Wendy Webster, senior Ericka Davis and senior Sarah York received All-American Nominations, an honor given by the NCA staff for displaying superior skills in jumps, tumbling, stunts, motion technique, dance and leadership. York earned All-American status, which makes her eligible to perform during halftime at either the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla., or the Hula Bowl in Maui, Hawaii.

With the team back home, members are ready to teach their skills to future Pirates Cheerleaders. The squad will host a Pirates Pee-Wee Cheer Camp Aug. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to noon each day, with a special performance for family and friends at noon on Wednesday.

Camp cost is $45 and each participant will receive pom poms. Also, each participant must bring a water bottle.

For more information, contact Coach Laura Rich 946-3279, or Coach Heidi Malano 903-9095.

High school sports teams to begin practices, required meeting Aug. 14

By Jim Shaffer

Special to The SUN

The Pagosa Springs High School football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and cheerleading teams begin practice Monday, Aug. 11.

The Pagosa Springs High School golf team began practice Monday, Aug. 4.

For more information contact the following:

Golf: Coach Mark Faber, 731-2231.

Football: Coach Sean O’Donnell, 731-5849.

Volleyball: Coach Andy Rice, 903-9604.

Soccer: Coach Lindsey Kurt-Mason , 903-4255.

Cross country: Coach Scott Anderson, 731-5687.

Cheerleading: Coach Laura Rich, 903-3279.

Before an athlete can participate in a sport, all required paperwork must be turned in to the Pagosa Springs High School office. This paperwork includes a physical signed by a physician and a parent, the athletic handbook contract, the student travel contract, the warning to students and parent waiver, the athletic emergency consent form, and a blue card. These forms may be picked up at the high school office.

There will be a required meeting for all athletes and their parents at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in the high school auditorium. Athletes will not be allowed to compete in a game or contest without attendance at this meeting.


Soccer team to begin evening practices

Soccer practice for high school students will begin Monday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. on the high school soccer fields.

Players are required to have a current physical and signed athletic contract before they can begin practicing with the team. All necessary paperwork must be turned into the high school office prior to a player’s first practice.

The annual Pirate Invitational Scrimmage Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23. Athletes must have completed nine practice days in order to play.

Practices during the first week will run from 5 to 8 p.m. each evening. Players are required to have cleats, running shoes, shin guards and a full water bottle.

Additional practice times will be scheduled for the following weeks.


Register now for soccer, coaches, sponsors needed

By Tom Carosello

SUN Columnist

There is less than a week left to register for this year’s youth soccer leagues; the recreation office is accepting youth soccer registrations for children ages 5-12 through Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Registrations are available at the recreation office in Town Hall and are also available online in Adobe format through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.

Cost is $25 per player and $15 for each additional child in the same family who participates. This year’s age divisions are 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12.

The season will begin after Labor Day and run through early October. Games will be played Monday-Thursday. There will be no games scheduled on Saturdays, unless absolutely needed in order to make up rain-out dates.

Coaches and team sponsors for each division are needed and appreciated (the registration fee will be waived for parents who volunteer to be head coaches). Cost for sponsorship is $150, which includes sponsor’s name on team uniforms, commemorative plaque with team picture and designation in media articles.

The recreation department would also like to hear from individuals interested in officiating this year’s soccer leagues. Pay ranges from $12-$15 per game, depending on experience. If interested please contact the recreation office at 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Player assessment day for the 9-10 and 11-12 youth soccer divisions is Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Pagosa Springs Elementary School.

The 9-10 assessment will begin at 5:20 p.m. and run until 6:30; the 11-12 assessment will begin at 6:45 and last about an hour. Al