May 3, 2008

Contact: Scott Hampel
Tel.: 303-659-2088
E-mail: shampel@muledeer.org
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Mule Deer Foundation Eagle County Chapter Gives Thanks

By Ted Archibeque and Scott Hampel

EAGLE, Colo. – On May 3, 2008 the Mule Deer Foundation Buckhorn Chapter hosted its annual event at the Eagle County Fairgrounds Building in Eagle, Colo. Nearly 400 people were in attendance to witness this impressive event. The event included prime rib dinner along with a variety of games, raffles, silent auctions and live auction. This was a record setting event for Eagle County conservation as the chapter raised over $54,000 to work towards the mission of “ensuring the conservation of mule deer and their habitat.”

In addition, a passionate group of volunteers from this chapter assisted the Colorado Division of Wildlife in its deer feeding effort that took place this past winter while significant snowfall was received throughout Eagle County. Over 1,100 volunteer hours and literally tons of pellets(deer food) equated to saving hundreds of mule deer from starvation. Perry Will, with Colorado Division of Wildlife Presented Plaque and a Letter of Thanks to the Chapter saying “We could not have done it without you!” A special thanks is given to the following list of volunteers, donors, and other contributors who assisted in these efforts. Please thank these individuals and businesses for their support and remember to patronize local businesses that support our conservation efforts.

First Bank, Alan Echtler (Katie & Amanda), Alpine Glass, Alpine Lumber - Rob Scott, Alpine Trucking, Anders Family (Wayne, Nola, Boyd), Archibeque Land Consulting Ltd, Artisan Designs - Colleen Hill, Bass Pro Shops, Bears Baker (& his crew), Bears-R-Us-Carvers, Beau Oyler, Beaumont Excavating, Beveridge Real Estate - Rick Beveridge, Bill Andree (CDOW), Bob & Krista Meulengracht, Brian Fratzke, Brian Frazier, Brian Wodrich (CDOW), Brightwater Club, Broadway Liquors – Craig Colby, Cabela's, Chris Sick, Chris Trujillo, City Market – Avon, Colorado Fasteners, Commfluent, LLC - Kristin Kenny-Williams, Community Banks, Coulter Custom Builders Inc. - Ed Coulter, Cowboy Catering (Jen, Tabb, & Staff ), Craig Wescoatt (CDOW), Cuts Plus - Diana Baker, David De LeHarpe, Del Birk (FFL Dealer), DonMar Carving - Donald Garcia-Swift, Douglas & Michele McNeill, Eagle County Fairgrounds – Tom Harris & Staff, Eagle Embroidery, Eagle Landscaping, Eagle Pharmacy, Eagle Sinclair, East West Partners, Ed Oyler, Eric Smith, Eva Archibeque, Farm Bureau Insurance - Patty Jackson-Hood, Fly Fishing Outfitters - Bob Streb, Gary Jagger, Glenn Heelan, Gore Range Masonry, Grand Junction Pipe & Supply Co, Greg Glasgow, Gypsum Creek Outfitters - John & Lynda Jodrie, Gypsum Recreation Center, Gypsum Recreation Center, Hedrick Construction, Ignacio & Oralia Archibeque, Jake Borah, Jean Clegg, Jeff & Amy Meek, Jerman Inc. - Darrell Jerman, Jim Gonzales, Jim Johnson, Joe Straley, Joe Zupanic, Jon & Joan Nestor, Kathy Scriver, Ken Henson, Kevin Mehan, Kidtopia, Kimberly's Ceramic Studios - Kimberly Taketa, Kurt Weaver, Ray & Lisa Tenbrook, Mark Medina, Maxine & Steve Jaramillo, Mike & Luanne Moline, Mike & Shana Devins, Mule Deer Foundation Buckhorn Chapter, Muley Crazy Magazine - Ryan & Alicia Hatch, Napa Auto Parts - Gypsum, Nate Nelson, Ned Goldsmith, Neena Skoronsky, Neil Nelson, Pazzo's Pizzeria, Pepsi, Performance Outdoors – Jacob & Justin Roach, Perry Will (CDOW), R&H Mechanical, R&R Heating, Inc - Brian Williams, R&R Plumbing, Racks Calendar - Sal Corbo, Randy Lewis (Auctioneer), Raul Ordonez, Ray & Sharon Wilmore, Ray Long, Ray Trujillo, Rob & Krista Jaramillo, Robert Gonzales, Robert Rivera, Rocky Mountain Reprographics, Sandy Roberts, Scott & Cappie Green & family, Scott Green Excavating (& his crew), Scott Hampel, Scott Meineke, Scott Schlosser, Scott Taylor, Scott Turnipseed AIA Architecture & Construction, Site Resource Management - Chris Fedrizzi, Slifer, Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Smart Scouter - Jacob & Justin Roach, SPI – Bob Senn, Spiegel Construction - Chris Spiegel, Sportsman's Warehouse - Grand Junction, Stan & Carolyn Lueck, Steve Visosky, TCC Contractors, Inc - George & Eleanor Sisneros, Theodore & Stephanie Archibeque, Teep Blevins, Teltech Communications - Kelley Church-Bontempo & Lisa Hanlon, Terry Marcum, Thad Bartlett, The Back Bowl, Tim Fair, Tina Williams, Tire Distribution Systems, Inc - Jeff Meek, Tom & Marian McDonough, Tom Archibeque, Tom Harris, “Too Young To Know” Band, Travis Baker, Troy Dixon, Tyler Tenbrook, Vince Martinez, Vogelman West - Alan & Lori Asmussen, Walley Schaub, Walmart Vision Center - Dr. Michael Barry, Western Eagle County Metro Recreation District, Will Green, and any others who may have missed.

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About MDF (www.muledeer.org)

The Mule Deer Foundation is a national non-profit 501(c)3 conservation organization whose mission is“to ensure the conservation of mule deer, black-tail deer, and their habitat”. MDF partners with US Forest Service, US Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of Wildlife, local agencies, and other conservation groups to complete conservation projects which benefit mule deer and other wildlife. MDF has volunteer chapters, primarily throughout the western US. Chapters in Colorado are located in Eagle, Silt/Rifle, Denver, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Walden and Montrose. If you would like more information or would like to help, please contact MDF Buckhorn Chapter Chairman, Ted Archibeque, at 970-471-0302 or ted@prolandsurvey.com. You may also reach MDF Regional Director, Scott Hampel, at 303-659-2088 or shampel@muledeer.org.

For information about the Mule Deer Foundation please call 1-888-375-DEER (3337).