June 12, 2007, Denver, Colo., … With saddened hearts Hartsel Springs Ranch announces the passing of Richard Grumet, on-site partner and member of the Hartsel Springs Ranch Board of Directors in Park County, Colo. On Saturday, June 16th a community potluck gathering of friends and family is being held in honor and celebration of his life.

Richard passed away on April 17, 2007, after battling a serious illness for several months. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, five children and five grandchildren. friends and family is being held in honor and celebration of his life.

“The Hartsel Springs Ranch community is deeply saddened by Dick’s passing. He was such an integral part of the community and such a marvelous man and friend. He will be missed tremendously,” said Pat Butler, Chairman and CEO of Club Acquisition Company, developer of Hartsel Springs Ranch.

Grumet came to Hartsel, Colo. in 1995 from California. He worked tirelessly on his vision of preserving the beauty and splendor of the region. He had foresight in developing strategies to provide water storage, redeveloping the Hartsel Hot Spring, providing water for the town of Hartsel, and introducing buffalo to Hartsel Springs Ranch to maintain a working ranch atmosphere.

Please join Richard’s friends and family on Saturday June 16th at the Sam Hartsel Lodge at Hartsel Springs Ranch, located at 24194 County Road 59 in Hartsel, Colo.