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December 6, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication

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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 47

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Lone Tree residents Frank and Sheila Jagla take in the magic and festivities of the season at the City of Lone Tree’s first tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The city hopes the event becomes an annual holiday tradition. Photo by Deborah Grigsby

Brauchler taps veteran DA as assistant Hurlbert spent decade leading Fifth District By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com The district attorney-elect for the 18th Judicial District compares his choice for assistant district attorney to something like drafting a Super Bowl-quality player. George Brauchler, who in January will take the helm of the largest judicial district in the state, named Mark Hurlbert, the sitting district attorney in the Fifth Judicial District, as second-in-command in the 18th. Hurlbert’s name was at the top of the list for Brauchler, who made his decision final after the November election. “It’s almost like going after Peyton Manning,” Brauchler said. “He has veteran experience and he’s also a change agent.” Hurlbert has served as DA since 2002 in the Fifth District, which encompasses Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake and Summit counties. Among the high-profile cases that have crossed Hurlbert’s desk were the Kobe Bryant rape accusation and the sage of Royal “Scoop” Daniel III, an attorney who vanished for more than four years before going to prison for theft of clients’ money. Hurlbert is a native of Dillon who graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder. He will finish his final term in the Fifth District on Jan. 7 and begin his service in the 18th the following day. Among the strengths Hurlbert brings to the office is his experience in a multi-county district, he said. From managing people to balancing a budget to working with elected officials from multiple jurisdictions, Hurlbert’s years in the Fifth District will prove invaluable to Brauchler, he said. “They call me the steel in the velvet,” Hurlbert said. “Sometimes you have to be

Whether for economic or environmental reasons, efforts to extract energy from the nation’s abundant mineral resources have been met by roadblocks. A little-known energy technology company in Parker is breaking down those barriers and stands at the forefront of a new era in domestic energy production. Independent Energy Partners Inc. is in the early stages of rolling out an industry gamechanger, a device that holds tremendous promise in helping the United States harvest energy in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. The seven-employee firm with offices on Pine Drive is about to turn the oil shale industry upside down with its in-situ Geothermic Fuel Cell, a solid oxide fuel cell unit that heats subterranean rock formations to recover three energy components from “unconventional hydrocarbons,” said Al Forbes, chief executive officer of IEP. The first, accounting for roughly twothirds of the recovered hydrocarbon energy, is a high-quality oil from the processing of kerogen in the shale. The second is natural gas. The third is “baseload green electricity,” captured via the “electrochemical process” of fuel cells. The electricity is produced as a by-product of the process, with nearly 80 percent being surplus and sold to utility or industrial companies, which offsets some of the costs associated with the process and the manufacturing of the high-tech Geothermic Fuel Cells. Perhaps the most exciting aspect is that the unit is designed to operate on a portion of the gases produced during the process, resulting in a low carbon footprint, especially when compared to antiquated methods that are still being used. The GFC becomes a self-sustaining device that requires only a small amount of natural gas to start the process. Independent Energy Partners has spent the last six years quietly forging partnerOil continues on Page 5

District attorney-elect George Brauchler, right, talks about plans for his new role. Brauchler has chosen Mark Hurlbert, the sitting district attorney in the Fifth Judicial District, to be the assistant district attorney. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

‘They call me the steel in the velvet. Sometimes you have to be hard, sometimes you have to be easy.’ Mark Hurlbert hard, sometimes you have to be easy.” For Hurlbert and his family, the biggest change will be moving from a home that sits five minutes from the base of the Breckenridge ski area to a district that serves nearly 900,000 people, he said. For residents of the 18th District, which covers Douglas, Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln counties, the changes could be even greater.

Brauchler ran on a platform of change in the judicial district and Hurlbert symbolizes the start of those changes, Brauchler said. “This was an office in need of some cultural change and that’s change in leadership,” Brauchler said. “You’re going to notice key leadership positions that have the ability to change the culture of prosecution.”

Alan Forbes is CEO of Parker-based Independent Energy Partners Inc. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

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Path to top score wasn’t easy street ‘I definitely study a lot,’ says HRHS senior Amy Chen By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com When Amy Chen opened the mailed notice of her perfect ACT score, she initially was confused. “I thought, ‘Wait, did they send it to the right person? Did they make a mistake?’” the Highlands Ranch High School senior said. It was no mistake. Chen is one of 704 students nationwide and 16 in Colorado who scored a 36 on this year’s tests. Fewer than one-tenth of 1 percent of those who take the national college admissions exam gets a perfect score. The exam, which includes 215 multiplechoice questions, tests students’ knowledge in reading, math, science and English. While some students make a perfect score their goal, Chen wasn’t among them. But she also didn’t walk into the testing room unprepared. “My mom checked out a bunch of ACT books and I did a ton of practice tests and figured out what I kept missing,” she said.

Highlands Ranch High School principal poses with student Amy Chen, who received a perfect score on her ACT. Courtesy photo “She also signed me up for free practice tests at the library. “I really felt good after I took the test, but I didn’t feel that good.” Chen’s score is even more impressive because she skipped first grade and is just 16.

She’s also vice president and a state officer for DECA, an international association of marketing students. Those accomplishments didn’t come without effort. “I think an academic gift is not some-

thing you’re born with, it’s something you work for,” she said. “I definitely study a lot. If I have bad homework, I try to make sure I understand why. I read the paper as often as I can for vocabulary and because you have to think about what’s going on in the world.” Her interests aren’t limited to textbooks. She’s on the HRHS track team, likes to bake and enjoys hiking with her family. Her thoughts on the future reflect those varied interests. “I’m thinking about going into chemical engineering,” she said. “I also really like business because I’m in DECA. But I don’t think I can bear sitting in a cubicle my entire life. As much as everybody says you should go into a scholarly career, I kind of want to do event planning. I think it sounds really fun.” Chen knows well she’s fortunate to have so many choices at hand. Her parents immigrated from Taiwan, making her a firstgeneration American. She summed up her feelings in a recent essay she wrote for DECA Direct. “We’ve been blessed with so many things — running water, electricity, shoes, education, and so many opportunities,” she wrote. “We can drive across town, buy a new jacket, or spend time with our friends and family. But not everyone can do the same.”

SO MUCH INSIDE THE VOICE THIS WEEK

Doing their part. When Hurricane Sandy left a mess on the East Coast, 42 students and staffers from Valor Christian High School went to help. Page 4

Mother convicted. Kelli Murphy, a Douglas County woman, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her two children. Page 6

Flight fright. Some fear the use of unmanned aircraft as officials clear the way for commercial use of drones. Page 9

Top spot. The Alternative Cooperative Education program at Highlands Ranch High School was recently recognized as the best in Colorado. Page 7

A little too evergreen. Artificial Christmas trees get under the skin of columnist Craig Marshall Smith. Page 8 Making the rounds. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, incoming chairman of the Metro Mayors Caucus, is on what he calls his “40 Cups of Coffee Tour” to meet with his counterparts. Page 5

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Valor Christian senior Mary Walters gets a hug and kiss from a grateful homeowner in Toms River, N.J., after Walters and her team of fellow students and staff from Valor helped clean up the lady’s home and yard. Courtesy photo by Amanda Garcia their days going from home to home, helping those who needed it the most. They gutted houses down to their frames, connected with grateful homeowners on a spiritual level, and later, in the evenings, bedded down on air mattresses at a local church, where they shared space with other volun-

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teers who were working with Samaritan’s Purse. “It was pretty humbling just to know how lucky we are and how quickly we can lose everything,” said senior Conner Clay. “I am a lot more thankful now for what I have.” “It may seem strange to say this, but there’s great joy and happiness when you go and serve,” Kirchner said. “There’s bonding and friendships and laughing and joy in the midst of devastation and I think that’s how God makes us. … Life gets boiled down to the simple things. It gets real simple. We work, we eat, we sleep.” Kirchner said the school is working on putting together a Valor emergency response team so that if something like this happens again, students and staff will be able to immediately go and serve. Sophomore Ross McDonald might well be one of those students in line to sign up again if that happens. “This trip really opened my eyes,” McDonald said. “It made me think, `What do I want to do when I am older? Do I just want to have a job where I am working or do I actually want to work to help others?’ I wish I had stayed and done more. That’s more satisfying than pleasing your own needs. I want to do these things for a lifetime.”

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Mayor going strong on metro coffee tour Gunning meets with counterparts in area By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning has since late October sipped 24 cups of coffee in communities up and down the Front Range; he has 16 more to go. Gunning is in the midst of what he calls his 40 Cups of Coffee Tour, a quest to meet with all the members of the Metro Mayors Caucus. He’ll take over as chairman of the group in 2013. Last week, he chalked up a visit with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. He’s meeting with each mayor on his or her own turf, “in the spirit of regionalism, to talk about what’s going on in their cities and what we can do as a group.” “I’ve had coffee with Broomfield, Aurora, Lafayette, Littleton, Arvada, Lakewood, Brighton, Thornton, Westminster, Superior, Golden, Centennial and Wheat Ridge, to name a few,” he said. “I’ve been doing a lot of driving.” The caffeine keeps him wide-eyed on those long stretches of highway. Discussions with fellow mayors also give him plenty to ponder behind the wheel. “All the mayors are extremely proud of their cities and extremely dedicated,” he said. Gunning’s inspired by Centennial’s recent successful completion of an 11-acre city park, and the collaborative efforts of communities along U.S. Highway 36 to support transportation improvements there, among many other projects. During his 2013 term, he hopes to invite some of those mayors to speak at Metro Mayors Caucus meetings. “Many of the things they’re doing are applicable to everybody,” he said, “so it would be kind of a best-practices presentation.” Gunning’s also used the coffee stops to

Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning, left, enjoys some coffee talk with Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue in Castle Rock Dec. 3. Courtesy photo consider Lone Tree issues that have regional impact. The financial challenge of the Fas Tracks extension, for instance, is a subject fraught with tension. Representatives of communities both north and south hope the next phase of the light rail line extends their way. Lone Tree already has a light rail stop at Lincoln Avenue, but community leaders say the final 1.5 miles of unconstructed track are critical to the city’s economic development. Meanwhile, northwest metro communities want more financing for the section that one day is to extend from downtown Denver to Longmont.

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ships with major players, including Delphi Corp., which already manufactures solid oxide fuel cells for the commercial market. “We’ve kept a fairly low profile until recently for a variety of reasons,” Forbes said. After getting patents, IEP worked closely with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Labs on design and engineering to confirm the “technical feasibility” of the Geothermic Fuel Cell. IEP has also entered into agreements with Total Petroleum and the Colorado School of Mines, which has contributed technical support and will help conduct testing. The partners have leases or options on oil shale resources in the Rocky Mountain Region that contain an estimated 16 billion barrels of oil; IEP owns mineral rights in the Piceance Creek Basin on the Western Slope that contain roughly 2 billion barrels of oil.

The low-emission process was developed by Marshall Savage, who approached Forbes with his idea in 2003. The founder of IEP was so convinced that the “revolutionary” product would succeed, that he dropped all other business ventures, including renewable energy, to strictly focus on the GFCs. “My sensitivities to environmental issues, along with the amount of oil our country relies on and the domestic resources we have to develop, when I reviewed it, it rang all of the bells,” he said. The company, alongside the Colorado School of Mines, has begun an 18-month program to test the prototype prior to field demonstration, and Delphi has reconfigured some of its products to adapt to IEP’s application. Forbes expects commercial production of GFCs by 2015 or 2016. Meanwhile, IEP and its partners are keeping close tabs on the construction of a $1.2 billion refinery

known as the Uintah Gateway Project in eastern Utah, just 50 miles from IEP’s oil shale resources, that will enable them to create a top-to-bottom oil and gas production company. With all of the cost efficiencies, the innovative process will be able to produce oil for less than $40 per barrel, and that figure does not factor in the sale of by-product electricity, Forbes said. Discussions about the technology in Washington, D.C., have had lawmakers on the “edge of their chairs,” largely because of the high thermal efficiency and minimal environmental impacts, Forbes said. Because Colorado has a large portion of the nation’s oil shale, it is expected to be a boon for the state’s economy. IEP, which holds the patents to the technology, could soon become a wellknown name. “No one is pursuing what we’re doing,” Forbes said.

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Construction is under way on the stretch from Denver to south Westminster, with no funding identified for the section from

Westminster to Longmont. It’s a hot topic in Broomfield, and one that Gunning and Broomfield Mayor Pat Quinn discussed over coffee. “Jim took the initiative to reach out and ask, `How do we move along in a positive fashion?’” Quinn said. “The last three years have been a little bit fractured because of FasTracks. It was a really good, positive meeting I had with him, and it was needed. I really appreciated it.” The conversations held through the Metro Mayors Caucus don’t always provide answers, Quinn said. “Do we both agree with where we end up with FasTracks in the final process?” he said. “I do know because of Jim’s efforts, we’ll continue to talk. It’s truly a regional issue, and it certainly affects all of us. There might be differences of opinion, but the whole purpose of the Metro Mayors Caucus is to get us talking.” Gunning has still more talking to do, with 10 mayoral chats to fit into his schedule between now and January. For a change, Lone Tree is at the bottom of his priority list. “Since I’m one of the 40, I’m saving mine for last,” he said. The caucus was founded in 1993, and is nationally recognized for its ability to unite around difficult issues. The first of its kind in the country, it has served as the model for similar organizations nationwide.

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Mother convicted of killing children Murphy sentenced to life without parole By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com Prosecutors were persuasive in their argument against Kelli Murphy, who was found guilty of killing her two children over a bitter custody battle. A jury on Nov. 27 found Murphy guilty of two counts of murder in the first degree and two counts of murder in the first degree by a person in a position of trust. She was immediately sentenced to life without parole, the only punishment for first-degree murder under Colorado law. Murphy was convicted in the May 22, 2011, deaths of her children, Liam and Madigan Murphy. The children were 9 and 6, respectively, when they were found smothered in their beds after Murphy called Castle Rock police

to report she had tried to kill herself and her children were “in heaven.” The jury reached its verdict on what would have been Liam Murphy’s 11th birthday. In his closing arguments, deputy district attorney Christopher Gallo Murphy painted a picture of a woman driven by power and frustrated by the thought of having to share custody of her children with her estranged husband, Eric Murphy. “The woman was bent on control of her children, her husband, her divorce,” Gallo said. “It was Kelli’s way or no way. (Eric Murphy) was about to take that control away; he was about to divest her of the meaning of her life.” According to court records, the couple was going through a divorce at the time of the children’s deaths. Court testimony and evidence showed that Kelli Murphy was de-

manding “100 percent custody of the children and 100 percent of his salary,” Gallo said. The investigation into the children’s deaths showed Kelli Murphy waited 12 hours after her children were dead before calling police. In their closing arguments, prosecutors pointed out that in the hours surrounding the murder of her children, she avoided contact with her estranged husband and barricaded the house. In his closing arguments, public defender Ara Ohanian acknowledged that, based on testimony and evidence heard in trial, Kelli Murphy was mentally unstable, confused and paranoid. The defense had entered a not-guilty plea, with the argument that Kelli Murphy was intoxicated at the time of the murders and killed her children during a drunken blackout. “Her act in taking these drugs and this alcohol was extreme recklessness,” Ohanian said. “That’s what you should convict her on. This is not about justice for those

children. There are no winners in this. It is an extreme tragedy.” Based on the evidence at the scene and the sequence of events that surrounded the children’s deaths, the blackout theory was “patently absurd,” Gallo said. Eric Murphy was not in the courtroom when Kelli Murphy was sentenced. The family members who were present declined to comment during Kelli Murphy’s sentencing, which commenced immediately upon her conviction. They did issue the following statement, however, later that day. “This is a sad day for us,” the statement read. “We would have preferred to be celebrating Liam’s 11th birthday today. Instead, we would just like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone involved in this case. “Although nothing can make up for the loss of Liam and Madigan or fill the void that is left by their absence, we are thankful that this chapter is now over and we look to God to help lighten our hearts.”

Holbrook stepping down from Lone Tree Chamber Board starts search for new president By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The first paid president of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce is leaving that job Dec. 7. Michelle Holbrook, hired in Novem-

ber 2009, will be director of Denver’s Christian Youth Theater. The chamber board already has started the search for a new president. “She’s done an amazing job,” said chamber founder and board member Donna Russell, who will serve as interim director. “I think this other job opportunity is right up her alley and a great opportunity for her. We hate to lose her, but we totally under-

stand and wish her well in her new position.” Founded in 2006, the chamber underwent significant growth and changes under Holbrook’s direction. “The membership has Holbrook doubled since Michelle’s been there,” Russell said. “We have a brand new website. We’ve got a new publication, and our office space.” The nonprofit moved earlier this year from cramped quarters at Park Meadows mall to its current offices in the city administration building on Kimmer Drive. Holbrook also helped start the annual Liberty Dash Fourth of July 5K, and coordinated

multiple monthly events for members and the community. “During the three years with the Chamber, I have been blessed to build our programs and events to serve both the businesses and residential community, enhancing both quality of life and economic value for everyone,” Holbrook said. “It has been my pleasure and honor to serve our membership and the community.” Before coming to Lone Tree, Holbrook was director of legislative affairs for Compassion & Choices, and held positions with the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society. Holbrook, who lives with her husband Ed and two children in Centennial, also has a photography business.

Driver in fatal crash has court date By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Nebraska resident Thomas Garrity, facing charges in the deaths of two construction workers, will make his first appearance in a Douglas County courtroom on Jan. 16. Garrity, 74, from the Omaha suburb of Bellevue, was driving a borrowed Subaru Tribeca on Nov. 20 when he lost control. As he was exiting westbound C-470 onto Broadway, the vehicle traveled into the grassy area between C-470 and the ramp, and then rolled off an embankment, where it struck the two workers, killing them instantly. The victims were identified as Joseph

Schwartz, 47, of Morrison, and Jesus Villalobos, 27, of Brighton. Garrity is facing two Class 1 misdemeanor counts of careless driving causing death. Both he and his 72-year-old female passenger were treated for minor injuries and released the day of the accident. A second vehicle, driven by 39-yearold Lara Mooney of Highlands Ranch, was heading northbound on Broadway and was struck by the Subaru after it collided with Schwartz and Villalobos. Mooney was uninjured in the crash. Schwartz and Villalobos were employed by Concrete Works of Colorado, which was performing work beneath the C-470 bridge over Broadway.

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December 6, 2012

At-risk program is best in class

HRHS students, teacher get statewide honor

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rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Joe Chandler has been working with at-risk students for more than 20 years. Arriving at Highlands Ranch High School in 2007, it was Chandler’s job to help implement a state-sanctioned Alternative Cooperative Education program. The program — which now has more than 100 participants at HRHS — helps prepare at-risk students for vocational career paths as well as post-secondary education. This past month it was recognized as the best of 111 ACE programs in the state. According to Chandler, the students who benefit from the program are those who are at risk to drop out, struggling to find their niche, struggling with family problems or someone who might otherwise slip through the cracks. “For me, the award is vindication of these kids and their hard work, that they deserve a place at the table, just like everybody else,” Chandler said. “Unlike so many other schools, this school actually cares about educating all the kids, like they ought to be doing. It’s nice to be recognized with an award, but it’s really just about the kids.” The students in ACE participate in a number of activities throughout the school year, such as the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge and Tech Robotics. “We focus completely on the postsecondary workforce readiness skills, things that make you good at college and good at your career,” Chandler said. “These kids go in the workforce

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The Alternative Cooperative Education program at Highlands Ranch High School was recently recognized as the top program in the state of its kind. Joe Chandler, who has run the program since its inception in 2007, works with senior Mike Masell, while senior Alex Lammle assists classmate Kyron Griffith in the background and Pam Lopez works on a project in the foreground. Photo by Ryan Boldrey ready to compete.” For Pam Lopez, if it weren’t for ACE, she says she wouldn’t still be enrolled at school. “At the end of my sophomore year, my counselor told me it would be a good program to get involved in,” Lopez said. “I was a year behind and my grades were really, really bad. I never showed up to class and didn’t do any of my homework. … I would’ve dropped out by now if I hadn’t found ACE.” Instead, Lopez is caught up, has a part-time job, and will graduate on time with her classmates this May. “I’ve accomplished a lot since I became involved,” she said. Lopez plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in Orange County, Calif., after she finishes school. She attributes her newfound motivation to skills she picked up in ACE, such as how to work hard to get what

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AP classes ease college load DCSD students gain credits, confidence

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h - Legend High School senior Erik Stecker already knows he wants a career in the medical field, most likely spediatrics or biomedical engineereing. He also knows it will take years of college-level study to get there. But by taking Advanced Placement classes offered at his Parker school, Stecker’s got a huge head start. When he sets foot on a university campus, he estimates he’ll already have earned nearly two years of college credits. “I’ve been looking at all the time it would take to get the degrees I want, so I thought it’d be in my best interest to get as much done as I could,” said Stecker, who this semester is enrolled in high-level AP calculus, physics and biology courses. Last year, nearly 3,300 students in the Douglas County School District took 6,164 individual exams on AP classes. Colleges determine how much credit a student earns based on the scores. Grades earned in AP classes also are more heavily weighted, which means a good grade boosts a student’s high school grade point average. So while

the classes may be more challenging than other high school classes, the potential benefit also is greater. It pays off in many ways: Defraying the cost of post-secondary education, giving students a head start at college and perhaps most importantly, boosting their confidence in what lies ahead. “Kids get an opportunity to demonstrate they can handle the rigor of a college-level class at the high school level,” said Dan McMinimee, DCSD’s assistant superintendent of secondary education. Stecker can testify to that. “It makes you feel more prepared and less intimidated to go to college,” he said. “It makes you want to keep going further and push yourself to the next level.” It also makes a high school resume shine. “It’s really competitive to get into college now, and a lot of our students aspire to go to some pretty tough schools,” McMinimee said. “Those are places where you’d better have a high ACT score, some AP-type classes and pretty close to a 4.0 (GPA).” Students leaning toward a career that may require fewer years of postsecondary education, or those who haven’t yet zeroed in on their chosen field, also can get a jump start by taking concurrent enrollment classes that earn credit at community colleges. “Our goal is to create a spectrum

for virtually any kid that gets them what they need, not what we think they need,” McMinimee said. “The kid that wants to be the rocket scientist? We have offerings for them.” So, too, for the student who wants to be an auto mechanic. The aim is to keep them moving toward some kind of post-secondary education. “In order to be successful, you have to do something beyond a high school diploma right now,” he said. AP courses are available in almost every subject area and at every high school, with concurrent enrollment options growing steadily. They’re ideal for ambitious DCSD students, the vast majority of whom will attend college. “Our goal is that all our students are a step ahead,” Legend High School principal Corey Wise said. “Not only prepared, but also that they have an edge toward success in college.” To that end, the district encourages every student, regardless of career aspirations, to take an AP class. “Some are probably going to struggle more in those classes than others,” Wise said. “And success might look different for some. Of course I want kids to get college credit. But to me, that’s just the butter on the bread. More importantly, I want them to have the skills, the perseverance, the problemsolving skills — on top of the academic (ability).”

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December 6, 2012

OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

Don’t let the locals fall off the cliff There is little time left before the nation hits the so-called “fiscal cliff.” President Obama and the lame-duck Congress have an unprecedented number of issues to address — including some that directly affect every city, town, special district, county and school district in Colorado — and every Colorado taxpayer. When they met right after the election, Obama and bipartisan congressional leaders agreed to a framework for deficit reduction that includes both revenue increases and spending cuts. They will continue to flesh out this agreement over the next few weeks — but no state or local elected leaders will be at the table. Their decisions to cut federal funds for education, highways, clean water, safe drinking water, housing and community development leave us only to ponder by how much. And even more important to the longterm fiscal future of state and local governments, these federal decisions could also sharply increase the costs for vital public improvements such as schools, roads, sew-

er systems, bridges and fire stations. Here’s how that could happen. Obama and the leaders of Congress seem to agree that additional federal revenues must be part of any agreement to avert the cliff and to put the U.S. on a more sustainable budget path. It appears certain that Congress will go after what are called federal tax expenditures — the largest and fastest growing part of the federal government’s budget. This could cover income tax deductions like mortgage interest, employer-sponsored health insurance, and charitable con-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Conservation fund is vital

Like most Coloradans, I’m grateful the election is over and the ads have stopped running — but then I realized Congress has lots of work to do this December, including cutting a budget deal. As Congress considers how best to meet our nation’s many needs, I urge inclusion of full, permanent and dedicated funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Nearly 50 years ago, Congress created the LWCF to aid the protection of land and water projects, using fees from private companies conducting offshore oil and gas drilling. Yet nearly every year, Congress has siphoned money from the fund for unrelated expenditures. We know that many difficult choices must be made regarding the budget. As we measure those choices based on their chances for success and their effect on communities and the economy, I’d make the case that the Land and Water Conservation Fund should be at the top of the list and continues to be one of the most bipartisan, widely supported conservation programs that provides common-sense solutions for landowners, recreation users and local communities to provide this country with the critical recreation infrastructure necessary for strong economic growth. That’s why I’m asking Congressman Coffman to support full and dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before the end of the 112th Congress. Senators Udall and Bennet support dedicated funding, and continue to be leaders for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and I thank them. Now more than ever, Congress needs listen to constituents. Scott Nelson Lone Tree

Complaints about payouts misguided

Recently I was informed by the print media and door fliers from the Douglas County Federation of Teachers expressing concerns on money paid out to top executives in Douglas County Schools. I view this payout to be part of an employee’s contract and their benefits. I see this payout to be no different than the benefits teachers receive as part of their job. May I remind teachers one benefit they receive that costs taxpayers more than what was paid out to these individuals is your sick/personal leave. You still receive your salary when you take off and the district has to budget money to hire replacements to cover your job. This is a double expense that burdens taxpayers. There are many taxpayers that don’t have that benefit and when they aren’t at work, they don’t get paid. The Federation of Teachers shouldn’t worry about what has been done to provide extra money for top dogs, which was out of the norm for operating procedures of other school districts, but what will happen in the future. Is this going to be an ongoing yearly bonus for unused benefits? Is the school

board going to implement a policy of use them or lose them, like many businesses do to their employees? Will the school board go back to traditional practice and let them now accrue with payoff when they leave? How will this payout look in comparison to what teachers receive for unused time? Will it be the same? Instead of trying to turn taxpayers against the board for their actions, concentrate on how to make it better in the future that benefits everyone. Benefits are received, at taxpayer expense, for all employees in the school system. Dave Usechek Parker

Republicans should rethink approach

If Republicans switched their focus on important national issues such as national debt, pork-barrel spending and small business regulation impediments, instead of individual personal choices, I believe they could change the entire game of politics. It is time to face the music; the Republican influence on voters has diminished not only in Colorado but at a national level. I think that it is appropriate that Douglas County Republicans decided to do an “After Action Review.” Democrats understand how to reach younger generations using a few core matters such as women’s rights, green energy and college loans. If Republicans shifted their focus on matters such as national debt and inland security and stopped putting the focus on personal choice, I think that they could possibly sway some voters. For example, let women choose what they want to do with their bodies, let people smoke marijuana if they want to, and let people carry guns if they wish to. Pure self-interest shows people vote for what makes most sense to them; stop using individual rights as a pawn in the game of politics. If Republicans brought to light that the current Democratic Party is fundamentally changing American society, it could help show what it means to be a Democrat. They continue pork-barrel spending that was promised to be reduced by Obama but rises exponentially. They continue to bail out companies and give people extended unemployment. If Republicans could show and help people understand simple mathematics — that spending money increases the national debt and is only prolonging the inevitable, reductions in Social Security and Medicare’s future payments. The Republican message has failed to convey this clearly enough to effect the outcome of the election. I also believe the Republicans need to endorse returning local autonomy. It is the residents of America’s hometowns who see their prevalent issues, for some it could be education, health care or even job security. My recommendation to the Republican Party is, let the American people see that United States’ future can truly be held in the hands of the citizens. Melissa Brugh Aurora

tributions. Also, according to various congressional study groups, it might also include municipal bonds. Under current law, Colorado does not tax the interest earned by any family or corporation in Colorado from U.S. Treasury bonds. Similarly, since 1913, when the income tax code was first adopted, the federal government has never taxed the interest earned on a bond issued by a state, a university or by any local government; hence the term “tax exempt bond.” If Congress suddenly changes this equation and eliminates the municipal bond interest exemption, the borrowing costs of local governments will go up, thereby placing more of a burden onto local taxpayers. On Nov. 6, the overwhelming number of debt questions put forward by local officials to build new schools, repair city streets and build new water treatment plants received approval by voters throughout Colorado’s communities. According to national statistics, state and local governments now shoulder over

75 percent of the costs of financing the nation’s public infrastructure. Last year, the country’s state and local governments issued nearly $300 billion in long-term bonds to finance essential capital investment — 47 percent alone went for public education and 21 percent for transportation. We respectfully urge Colorado’s congressional delegation, individuals we know to have the very best interests of our state and nation at heart, to remember that their decisions and those of their colleagues over the weeks ahead could have profound impacts on state and local leaders here at home in Colorado. Don’t let the locals fall off this cliff.

From Bruce Caughey, executive director, Colorado Association of School Executives; Ken DeLay, executive director, Colorado Association of School Boards; Sam Mamet, executive director, Colorado Municipal League; Chip Taylor, executive director, Colorado Counties Inc.; and Ann Terry, executive director, Special District Association of Colorado

Fake trees put ewww in Yule I hope you didn’t take your Christmas tree out of a box like we used to back there on the callous plains of Ohio. There may be a few good reasons for having an artificial tree instead of a real tree. Maybe you are allergic to pine needles or aesthetics. Who knows? If you go artificial you don’t have to water it or vacuum around it. Heck, you don’t even have to light it. There are pre-lit artificial trees. I still see trees tied down on cars, on the way home, but they could be fake trees anyhow. Let’s say you don’t want your neighbors to know you are going fake. Put your tree together and drive it around on the roof of your car. That will fool them. There are more kinds of artificial trees than you might think. There are the standard cheesy ones from China. There are feather trees and brush bristle trees. There are fiber optic trees and something called “holographic mylar” trees in many hues. There are even upside-down artificial trees. And then there are trees. Before the plastic surgery. Before Botox and lip augmentation. Do you get my point? One Diane Arbus Christmas I came home from school and saw something in our living room that was deeply disturbing. The thing was Arbus and David Lynch. It was Arbus and Lynch and Phil Spector all in a Salvador Dali jumble. “Dad!” I yelled. It was an aluminum tree. In front of it was a rotating color wheel. The wheel had four colors, red, blue, green, and yellow. It rotated very slowly. A long time ago a convicted murderer wrote a Christmas song. Phil Spector shared composition rights with the great Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich on a song titled,

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“Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).” It’s a cinch. Every near-Christmas, David Letterman has Darlene Love on to sing it and I bawl. And then I put away Christmas until the next year. Spector was a divine music writer and producer, and then the roof fell in on him. He caused it. He affected my life before the roof fell in on him. Artists can do that. Advertisements show us how it might be if our lives had production people instead of moms and dads. The holidays are never holidays, for many of us. They are times of differences that are more scrutinized than the other eleven months. Aluminum trees don’t help. It is best not to have great expectations. Life isn’t the last chapter of a Dickens novel. I don’t have a tree in or out of the box. I miss a few moments, that’s about all. I have heard of great Christmases. But most of ours were tinged by something. Sometimes the tinge was me. All I know is that it’s a weird time of the year, and weird times are OK.

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Drones may gain under FAA rules By Deborah Grigsby

dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com The Federal Aviation Administration will soon finalize rules for the commercialization of small unmanned aircraft systems, and that has some people excited and others worried. Once primarily used by the military to track and destroy terrorist strongholds in Afghanistan, drones, as they are more commonly known, may fill the skies by 2015, the FAA’s deadline to integrate unmanned aircraft into the nation’s airspace as required by the 2012 FAA reauthorization. “They’re smaller, cheaper and the technology is amazing,” said Harley Rinerson, a senior advisor to the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership and subject-matter expert. “This move by the FAA will certainly create jobs on multiple ends of the spectrum — everything from sales, to repairs, to drone operators and observers.”

Rinerson points out that drones are already employed by some law enforcement agencies. According to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office website, the agency experimented with drones as far back as 2009 and now has flown more than 35 missions totaling 160 flight hours. “I’m excited if this thing does fly,” said Jason Millsap of Denver, a former airman who once maintained drones for the Air Force. “I might actually be able to find a job other than something retail.” But in light of creating muchneeded jobs, some individuals remain skeptical and worry about privacy. “I’m not liking the idea of something with a camera flying over my house taking pictures of me or my kids,” said Linda Ellison, a single mom from Littleton. “I’m not sure of what the legal aspects of this may be, but it certainly can’t be good. I don’t like the idea at all.” Rinerson agrees privacy issues will

indeed be put to the test. “Right now, the FAA’s rule-making body is concerned with airspace safety, not with privacy; that’s not in their lane,” he said. “And there are no really solid test cases out there to help define it, so it will be interesting. I seriously doubt cases involving drones will be treated any differently than those using a helicopter or someone using binoculars.” Currently anyone with a camera and a handful of cash can buy a small drone and operate it as long as they abide by FAA rules, said Rinerson. “That pretty much means keeping it below 400 feet and away from airport traffic, and again, not using it for commercial gain. That has yet to be defined,” he said. There are many commercial applications for the use of small drones, including search and rescue, utility line maintenance and observation, landuse management, real estate development, tourism and event photography.

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The legalization of marijuana has raised many questions, and according to Colorado Deputy Attorney General David Blake, right now there are more questions than answers. While recreational pot shops will not be open for business in Colorado until January 2014, once Gov. John Hickenlooper signs Amendment 64 into law — sometime between Dec. 6 and Jan. 5 — it will be legal for those over the age of 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six plants in their homes. Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I controlled substance on the federal level and, as Blake points out, federal law clearly pre-empts state law. “Unfortunately, at this point, the federal government is yet to tell us how they are going to deal with recreational marijuana legislation,” he said. “The only thing we can draw on is how they treated medical marijuana.” Medical marijuana is currently legal in 19 states as well as in Washington, D.C. Ac-

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cording to Blake, U.S. Attorney John Walsh has only engaged in enforcement against Colorado dispensaries if they are violating the drug-free school zone laws. Walsh has never actually prosecuted any of them, just sent cease and desist orders, and the dispensaries have responded by either moving or closing down. Blake and Colorado Attorney General John Suthers were both opposed to the passing of Amendment 64, and neither has spoken out too much on the topic since Colorado voters voiced their opinion in favor of legalization Nov. 6. Blake, who discussed the passing of the measure at the Douglas County Republicans breakfast meeting Nov. 30 in Highlands Ranch, offered some insight into where the attorney general’s office stands currently on the issue. When asked by a voter what the office’s strategies were short-term and long-term in terms of repealing the constitutional amendment, Blake replied that it his duty to uphold and enforce the laws of Colorado and that there would be no repeal. “The law today is Amendment 64,” Blake said. “Right now it’s John’s (Suthers) position and the governor’s position that we will implement this to the best of our legal abilities. If the federal government comes in and challenges Amendment 64, John Suthers and the state of Colorado will defend it.”

how to tackle issues concerning regulation of the now-legal substance by the guidelines outlined in Amendment 64, many local entities are already in the process of making determinations on whether marijuana can be grown or sold commercially in their jurisdictions. McNulty applauded the Douglas County commissioners for their plan to ban the sale of marijuana and said he is curious to see what other communities will make similar decisions to prohibit sales and commercial growth. Despite being firmly against legalization, the speaker said he respects the decision made by the majority of Coloradans and will work to help set regulations in place. He is concerned, though, for the welfare of children, as well as the potential harm legalization could have on the economy. “Since it basically became more widespread

with the Obama administration not enforcing federal law, my main concern has been kids,” McNulty said. “The science is pretty clear that pot affects developing brains in a way that has long-term negative effects. Protecting kids has got to be a top priority.” He also said that the economy and employers’ rights needs to be a big part of the discussion in the upcoming session. “I have very real concerns that employers are going to look at Colorado, look at Washington (state), and say I don’t have any guarantees about the quality of workforce that they have,” he said, adding that there will be an inevitable increase in tension between employers and some of their employees as a result of the initiative. Despite concerns about of new business coming in, language in the amendment clearly dictates that employers retain at-will rights in Colorado. “Employers’ rights aren’t changed by Amendment 64,” said Brian Vicente, coauthor of the amendment. “They retain the right to hire and fire employees for whatever reasons they want and that could include offsite use of marijuana. … Ultimately, employers have the right to do what they want.”

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I pride myself in providing superior customer service. My clients know that they are in good hands, and I will look out for them. Owning a home is the biggest investment of your life, so you need to trust your broker to protect you. The amount of referrals I receive tells me that my efforts are appreciated. What is the most challenging part of what you do? Unfortunately, there are times we are listing a home due to death, divorce, or financial troubles. The goal with those kinds of deals is to make the transaction as easy as possible on the client.

What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Same as above. Use a licensed professional who knows the comps well and has experience as a successful negotiator. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? Twice I have brought buyers into a house, and discovered someone was taking a shower. Luckily both times we quickly left and avoided any embarrassing moment! It could have really been awkward!

What do you most enjoy doing when you are not working? Hanging out with my wife Susan and sons Cooper and Eli. The kid’s activities are never ending! Also, love working out, hiking, playing softball, watching sports, playing fantasy baseball, and playing Texas Hold ‘Em.

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Bye-bye Burnsley

Cellist Eric Bertoluzzi will be one of the featured soloists in Englewood Arts’“Baroque Christmas.” Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

Englewood Arts goes for baroque

Classical musicians scheduled to perform Christmas-themed concert

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com

Englewood Arts, chaired by cellist/educator Eric Bertoluzzi, will present “Baroque Christmas,” a concert of baroque music, including a selection of traditional Christmas carols, arranged by Matthew Naughtin. The concert by the Up Close and Musical ensemble of accomplished classical musicians will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in Englewood’s Hampden Hall. (Located on the second level of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.) Featured soloists include Eric Bertoluzzi, cello; Frank Nowell, harpsichord; and CSO principal trumpet Justin Bartels. The ensemble will provide accompaniment in the first half of the concert and be featured in the second half. The program will include Vivaldi’s “Sonata No. 4 for Cello and Harpsichord,” Bach’s “French Suite No. 5 for Harpsichord” and Neruda’s “Concerto for Trumpet.” This is part of the Chamber Music of the Masters series, which will offer five additional Saturday afternoon concerts in the first half of 2013. (Saturday afternoon is a time when musicians from the Colorado

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The Lone Tree Brewing Company celebrates its one-year anniversary in frothy style this weekend, with live music, food and a six-pack of new beer flavors. The brewery, which has enjoyed stunning success in its first year, will tap six beers during the three-day celebration. Five of them were created by individual staff members who wanted to lend a personal mark to the anniversary.

The Burnsley Hotel, a 17-story all-suites hostelry originally constructed as an apartment building in 1963, will close Dec. 12, according to a 9News report and my spies. The story, however, does not quote hotel management or RedPeak Properties, the Denver-based real estate firm allegedly buying the property at 1000 Grant St. When I contacted hotel general manager David Milito, he would neither confirm nor deny the 9News story except to say, “It’s not something I’m able to talk about at this time.” A call to Mike Zoellner, president and CEO of Zoellner, was not returned last week. But I was told that several local musicians who performed at the hotel on a regular basis were basically given their pink slips a few weeks ago, saying that management was no longer booking gigs. The Burnsley has not only been a popular temporary quarters for business travelers but was known by Capitol Hill residents for its great happy hour and dining room. Shortly after it was built as an apartment building, the property was converted into an all-suites hotel with a jazz club. Denver philanthropists Joy and Franklin Burns purchased the hotel in 1969 from an investment group that included singer Ella Fitzgerald and actor Kirk Douglas. 9News also reported that RedPeak plans to convert the hotel into apartments or condos. Note to self: Since I live one block from The Burnsley, I’m making it my mission to revisit the bar at least once before the alleged closing to partake of the extremely happy happy hour.

Manning’s his man

Harpsichordist Frank Nowell will perform with Up Close and Musical at Hampden Hall on Dec. 15. Courtesy photo Symphony and other orchestras are available.) In addition to practicing for this concert in his office at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, Bertoluzzi has a desk and table filled with a variety of project plans to bring the arts to Englewood residents. “It’s so important to enrich the community — there’s more to life than just the bare necessities,” he said,

adding praise for cooperation by city staff. He has spent 11 years with the organization’s Strings Attached program, which loans instruments and gives lessons at a modest rate, or on scholarship, for children who might not otherwise feel the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes with mastering an instrument. Concert continues on Page 18

Brewery marks first birthday Six new beers set for weekend celebration

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“The community has been so supportive,” sales event manager Bridgette Geiger said. “Our Fridays are now standing room only. That’s definitely because of community support.” The celebration begins at noon Dec. 7 with the tapping of a Nitro Stout. The evening will feature live music and a crab boil. On Dec. 8, the brewery will tap a new beer every two hours, starting with a Vanilla Caramel Amber at 11 a.m. and ending with a Nitro Double IPA at 7 p.m. Most of the day’s beers will be made in 10-gallon quantities and only available that day. Live music and food are scheduled again that evening. A customer appreciation brunch is planned at 11 a.m. Dec. 9, during which

beer-mosas - made with orange juice and the brewery’s blonde beer - and Bloody Mary beers also will be available. Lone Tree beer is now available at 20 locations, and “growing every day,” Geiger said. The company’s founders originally hoped to produce 230 barrels of beer during its first year; that number is now nearing 520 barrels. The brewery is adding fermenters to increase its beer-making capacity, and will add a patio at its Park Meadows Drive site in early 2013. Lone Tree’s Acres O’ Green Irish Red and Outta Range Pale Ale will be available in bottles at area liquor stores by Christmas, Geiger said.

Elmore Leonard, the 87-year-old author and winner of this year’s National Book Foundation lifetime achievement award, is the interviewee for Proust Questionnaire in the December edition of Vanity Fair. Among the questions in the interview, Leonard is asked, “Which living person do you most admire?” His answer? “Peyton Manning.”

Author, author

Denver Center Attractions and Nancy Rebek Productions present Works in Progress: An Intimate Evening With David Sedaris, best-selling author and NPR contributor, for eight performances Jan. 21-27 in the Garner Galleria Theatre. Sedaris will present select readings that may be included in his new book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls,” due to be published in April. Audience reaction will, in part, determine the final edits to the publication. Patrons may purchase a limit of four tickets per performance. Tickets are on sale at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303893-4100.

Triple threat

For the third year in a row, Conde Nast Traveler has named The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain No. 1 on the magazine’s list of the Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America. The magazine touts The Westin Riverfront’s “excellent location by the lifts” and extensive amenities, including the “amazing hot tubs and pool” and Spa Anjali. For more information or reservations, go to www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com Parker continues on Page 19

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Hudson Gardens glows for holidays

“A Hudson Christmas” brings lighting to trees and fountains across Hudson Gardens’ 30 acres at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Horse-drawn wagon rides around the gardens and steaming cocoa and wassail are available. Open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on selected evenings: Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 8 and nightly from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Tickets: $9 adult; $7 member; $6 child 4-12; free 3 and under. Horse-drawn wagons: $6 per person. Tickethorse.com or at the door.

Andrews Sisters’ holiday

“Home Front Holiday Radio Show” will revisit the 1940s holiday airwaves from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Reville 3 singing group will appear with songs, stories and fashion tips. Free. 303-795-3961.

Food for Fines

In cooperation with Inter-Faith Community Services, Bemis Library will sponsor

days. Tickets: newmantix.com, 303-8717720.

Park district seeks volunteers

South Suburban Park and Recreation’s Public Arts Committee seeks two volunteers to fill seats vacated early. They will continue with the next two-year terms. It meets once a month, from 8-10 a.m. on the second Tuesday, and advises the board on public art selection and exhibits. Send letter of interest to SSPAC, c/o Theresa Cope, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial 80121. For questions, Vicki Willis, 303-483-7072, Vickiew@sspr.org.

Jewelry, art exhibited

“A Hudson Christmas” lights up the Gardens through New Year’s Day. Courtesy photo its annual Food for Fines program through Dec. 24. Bring in a non-perishable food item and have a late book fine erased from your record. While at Bemis, visit the Gift Book Table to find like-new used books and other items, such as CDs.

ACC concerts slated

Two free concerts are scheduled by the music department at Arapahoe Community College, in the Houstoun Waring Theater. The Ailshie/Nelson Jazz Duo will perform at

7 p.m. Dec. 7 and the ACC Chorus, directed by Ron Kientz, will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. 303-797-5867.

`Granny Dances’ returns

Cleo Parker Robinson presents the annual “Granny Dances to the Holiday Drum,” which celebrates holidays around the world and is a great program for children to enjoy. It will run through Dec. 23 at the Newman Center, University and Iliff, University of Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-

Cornerstone Church expanding

Lincoln Avenue building adding education wing, playground

McAllister works displayed

Artists on Santa Fe, 747 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, features art by painter Deborah McAllister in the gallery’s 25th Holiday Ex-S a hibit in December. Included in First Friday Art Walk on Dec.a 7. 303-573-5903. The gallery and studios are2 owned by Macy Dorf of Littleton, a well-g t known potter.

Club shares art

The Paint Box Club of Littleton will exhibit works by members through Dec. 21 at the Eloise May Library, 1472 Parker Road.

Concert: Bertoluzzi devoted to kids’ music program Concert continues from Page 19

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Lone Tree’s Cornerstone Baptist Church will more than double in size with the expansion now under way. The 30,000-squarefoot addition will add an education wing to the increasingly busy Lincoln Avenue building. The nave and sanctuary already do double duty as a part-time basketball court and auditorium for church productions, but that won’t change yet. This expansion, which also includes an outdoor playground, is for the children. The church’s preschool and nursery rooms “are kind of bursting at the seams,” said senior pastor Mike Atherton. In addition to its own children’s programs, the church hosts the Douglas County School District’s Cloverleaf homeschool program two days a week and the Credo Academy, a Christian homeschool program, one day a week. “We believe there will be a day when the facility will be used around the clock,” Atherton said. “We’re focused on finding opportunities

Theresa Lugo of Parker and her Minnesota sister, Ilona Iloven, will hold a joint exhibit of fine art and fine jewelry at the CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, through Dec. 23. Open First Friday Art Walk, Dec. 7, and Thursday through Sunday afternoons.

Cornerstone Church’s new addition will add space for preschool and children’s programs. Pictured clockwise from back left are the Rev. Michael Atherton, senior pastor; the Rev. D.J. Little, student minister; the Rev. William Kretzer, worship and education; Holly Miller, preschool director; and Stacey Evans, children’s director. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen to be the best for this community, trying to find places where people have needs and fill them.” The new growth comes with the full

Cornerstone Church broke ground on its expansion Oct. 21. Courtesy photo

blessing of Cornerstone’s approximately 350 parishioners, more than 99 percent of whom voted for it. They also are supporting the construction financially. “One of the things we’re really proud of is we are almost at a point where we will be debt-free on this $3.5 million expansion,” Atherton said. “The church has gotten squarely behind this, and we are running ahead of our giving projections.” The expansion is set for completion next August. A future, still unscheduled second addition will include a new sanctuary and nave. Atherton is also proud of the church’s efforts in community ministry, which include providing on-the-go breakfasts to light-rail commuters every Monday morning, occasionally distributing free water to users of the Wildcat Trail that runs along the church’s west side, and even passing out treats at area dog parks. Those tasks aren’t efforts at recruitment, Atherton said. “We just want to be a blessing,” he said. “But if people are looking for a new church home, we’re a little biased. We would welcome them.”

He was education director for the CSO for some years, with the Up Close and Musical group, then retired from that responsibility and was offered the Englewood office, where he initially worked with late mayor Olga Wolosyn to promote arts for their city. The program started with violins for third through fifth grades in Clayton and Maddox elementary schools, then expanded to Charles Hay Elementary and soon added second grade and cello. Benjamin Tompkins teaches violin and David Short cello. It has now expanded into the Sheridan schools, with Desiree Cedeno-Suarez teaching violin, and added keyboard instruction in Englewood. Bertoluzzi, a Colorado Symphony cellist since 1971, said he was given a chance to learn to play an instrument by his Pittsburgh school system and it has led him into a rewarding career. “It offers discipline, focus, teamwork — what a child needs to become a successful member of a community.” It also inspires him to make music possible for many children. He said he owned a cello when he joined the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, but it wasn’t suitable for a member of a major symphony. Principal Cellist Jurgen DeLemos, who “over the years has been one of the most influential persons in my life,” knew of one in the town in Germany where he grew up and purchased it. “I’d guess it’s about 150 years old and made by a German maker, based on an Italian model,” he said. Englewood Arts Presents has added another series of programs this fall: “Starlight Rhythms” on Friday evenings in Hampden Hall, which converts to more of a cabaret atmosphere. The idea of jazz and other contemporary concerts was suggested to Bertoluzzi by people who attended the chamber music events. “There are so many artists who don’t play classical music, but deserve to be heard.” They recently presented violinist Lionel Young and his Blues Trio and next will be singer/songwriter and flamenco guitarist Andy Hackbarth in concert on Feb. 8. For information, see englewoodarts.org and enjoy its newly designed website.

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THINGS TO DO THROUGH DEC. 15

HOLIDAY PROGRAM. Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with retailers and community organizations to make sure -isolated seniors receive gifts and companionlship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Christmas trees will go up in Walgreens nstores at 355 S. Wilcox St. and 14 E. Allen St. in Castle Rock and at 3510 Evergreen ,Parkway in Evergreen. Holiday shoppers are .asked to pick up an ornament off special Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas trees, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached. The Home Instead Senior Care -office will then enlist the volunteer help -of its staff, senior-care business associates, Enonprofit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts. Home Instead serves Douglas and Elbert counties, and portions of Clear Creek, Summit, Jefferson and Gilpin counties. For information, visit www.beasantatoasenior.com or call 303-688-7852. THROUGH DEC. 24

hSANTA PARTY. Santa Claus will be in Santa’s Alpine Village in the Vistas from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. e24 when he departs on his sleigh to deliver gifts around the world before returning to the North Pole.

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SOFT TOY fundraiser. The annual IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign is ongoing through Dec. 29. One Euro ($1.30) will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children for every IKEA soft toy sold to help children around the world gain access to a quality education. Since the start of the Soft Toys for Education program in 2003, IKEA has raised more than $61 million, helping more than 8 million children in close to 40 countries.

LOCAL ARTISTS. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists. Through Nov. 29, view Sue Shehan’s exhibit “The Journey,” which consists of paintings in soft pastels, at all three centers. In December, Amanda Hardy’s photographs will be on display at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Daffy and Al Knoblock’s underwater photography is on display at the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. The work of Asa Battles will be on display at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072.

DEC. 9 BOOK SIGNING. Authors Grant Collier and Stephanie Lowman will sign and discuss their new children’s book, “Dreaming of Colorado,” from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Barnes & Noble Lone Tree, 8374 S. Willow St., Lone Tree. DEC. 11 BLOOD DRIVE. Sky Ridge Medical Center Community Blood Drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. DENTAL CARE. Comfort Dental offers free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 24. For locations, see www.ComfortDental.com.

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ONGOING LEARNING ENGLISH? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must

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Downtown Denver finally has a burger bonus with the recent opening of the 10th Larkburger, on California Street just off the 16th Street Mall. The Colorado-based fast-casual burger chain’s newest outlet has regular hours from 10:30 to 9 p.m. daily. The award-winning restaurant group (Larkburger won this year’s Denver Burger Battle) is committed to being eco-friendly. For the new downtown location, that means chairs are made from recycled plastic bottles; canola oil is recycled for automotive fuel; cups, utensils and containers are 100 percent biodegradable; and reclaimed timber is used in the interior design. Larkburger will open its next restaurant in Broomfield in mid-December. For more information, go to www.larkburger.com.

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The Lone Tree Arts Center is bringing in Canadian comedian Charlie Ross with his show “One-Man Lord of the Rings,” a 70-minute performance where Ross portrays 46 characters (not counting the army of Orcs or the legion of Rohanians), for two nights at 8 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. A self-proclaimed “professional

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Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktiellc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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The Gateway to The New West, a fine art photo collection featuring contemporary images of Lakewood, will be unveiled during a free open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. The collection will be featured as part of the Belmar Block 7 Art Walk, 455 S. Saulsbury St., at Anam Cara Living Arts Studio and Gallery, and is presented by Alameda Gateway, a member organization that promotes the Lakewood region. The art walk also will include exhibits at Colorado Photographic Arts Center and True Colors Studio and Gallery. The public is welcome and details are available at www.GatewayGuide.info.

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geek,” Ross has toured the globe for the past 11 years performing his frenetic solo shows at venues including offBroadway in New York City to the Sydney Opera House. Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased through www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St.

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Lone TreeSPORTS

Four times the fun

Valor Christian defeats Cherokee Trail for first-ever Class 5A state football championship and fourth overall

By Daniel P. Johnson

djohnson@ourcoloradonews. com

DENVER - All of the ingredients for a Cherokee Trail upset over Valor Christian in Class 5A state football championship were present. And yet, despite the missed big-play opportunities, penalties, three turnovers and zero points through three quarters, in the end the Eagles still found a way to prevail. Christian McCaffrey scored on a 1-yard run with 6 minutes to play and Brandon Spencer drilled a 38yard field goal with 2:04 to go that iced the game, as the No. 4 Eagles (12-2), thanks largely to a stifling defensive effort, took home their first-ever 5A state championship, and fourth straight overall, with a 9-0 win over No. 3 Cherokee Trail (12-2) on an unusually warm, sunny Dec. 1 afternoon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. “We knew Cherokee Trail was an amazing football team and that they were going to make some plays,” said McCaffrey, who made up for his two lost fumbles with the touchdown run. The junior finished with 114 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards. “We played extremely sloppy, especially on my part, so I apologize to the team for that. But, a win’s a win and we’re going to take it and soak it in and really enjoy this one.” While McCaffrey and the Valor Christian offense may have been bottled up by the Cherokee Trail defense, the Cougars weren’t able to account for McCaffrey on special teams, even though they tried. McCaffrey closed out the third quarter with a punt that pinned Cherokee Trail to its own 1-yard line. After failing to pick up a first down, the Cougars were forced to punt out of their own end zone. All game they had refused to kick the ball to McCaffrey - for good reason. He scored on a 66-yard punt return in the semifinals against ThunderRidge - and this punt was no different, as it sailed out of

Valor Christian’s Chaz Polson celebrates with the fans after the Eagles won their four state title. Valor topped Cherokee Trail 9-0 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Jonathan Maness

Christian McCaffrey runs the ball Dec. 1. McCaffrey scored Valor’s lone touchdown in the state final game. Photo by Paul DiSalvo |PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com

bounds. The punt didn’t go far, to the 39-yard line of the Cougars, giving Valor Christian prime field position. Daryl Hawkins nearly broke free on the first play, but still ripped off a 15-yard run. A key third-down conversion kept the drive alive as quarterback Luke Del Rio fired a pass to tight end Chaz Polson to the 1-yard line, setting up McCaffrey’s plunge. Cherokee Trail, as they had all game, struggled moving the ball against the physical and athletic Valor Christian defense. The Cougars turned the ball over on downs on the ensuing possession, again giving the Eagles a gift of great field position. “All year (the defense) has been stout and exceeded expectations,” Valor Christian coach Brent Vie-

Valor Christian quarterback Luke Del Rio takes to the field at Mile High Dec. 1 for the coin flip. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen selmeyer said. “I’m just really proud of what those guys did. Not a lot of people thought they could achieve what they did … it’s hard to repeat, that’s for sure.” Valor Christian couldn’t advance the ball, but were still in range for a field goal and Spencer, who had missed the extra point after McCaffrey’s touchdown, drilled the ball through the uprights to put his team up by two scores with 2:04 to play. The Eagles’ defense held firm one last time, and a final kneel down by Del Rio ended the game and set off another Valor Christian

championship celebration. “The fact that our defense played that well against that offense is also something to celebrate,” McCaffrey said. There was little to celebrate, outside of the defensive effort, early on for Valor Christian. They uncharacteristically opened the game with a turnover as Del Rio threw just his fourth interception of the season. Later in the first half, McCaffrey fumbled the ball away and the Eagles had a field goal attempt blocked. “We didn’t help ourselves with the turnovers,” Vieselmeyer said.

“(Cherokee Trail) did a good job of causing those turnovers.” The Valor Christian defense, though, made sure that the Cougars didn’t take advantage of the offense’s miscues. The closest Cherokee Trail came to scoring was on its second drive of the game, as they reached the Eagles’ 27-yard line but had to settle for a field goal attempt, which was blocked. “It was a very tough game, but we fought until the end,” linebacker Carlos Aviles said. “It feels awesome … we made history (Dec. 1).”

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Valor Christian hoists the championship trophy Dec. 1 after defeating Cherokee Trail in the 5A state final. Photo by Paul DiSalvo | PaulDiSalvoPhotography.com

Valor at the front of the line Trenches set the tone for championship run By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com DENVER - Sione Maumau, Sam Kozan, Leuluai Lo, Isaiah Holland and Alec Ruth didn’t get a whole lot of notoriety this season. They are the offensive lineman for Class 5A state champion Valor Christian and they were at the forefront of the Eagles’ gaudy offensive statistics. Valor Christian scored 40 or more points in 11 of 14 games and averaged 42 points a game. The Eagles averaged 366 yards of total offense and the 40-point mercy rule was used in myriad Valor Christian games. A dent was put on the above statistics in the 9-0 state championship victory over Cherokee Trail when the Eagles gained a mere 265 yards of total offense. However, in the fourth quarter of a scoreless game the offensive line pulled together on 61-yard scoring drive for the only touchdown of the title contest which was played

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. “We knew it was going to be a battle against Cherokee Trail and we just had to leave everything out there on the field,” said Kozan, a 6-foot-2 junior guard. “We didn’t get down, we just wanted to make sure we could keep going. We just had to work hard to get off the ball and do what we’ve been doing all year.” Ruth, a 6-6, 295 pound junior tackle, said his unit played better with the game on the line. “They (the Cougars) were really a good defense,” he said. “They really gave us a fight. We didn’t come out as fast as we like to. In the second half, we picked it up.” There’s football clichés claiming `its starts up front’ or `games are won in the trenches’ and both were true this year as the play of Valor Christian’s offensive line was impressive. “I think it was the unity, the love we have with each other,” said Holland, a 6-5, 295-pound junior. “We’re just like brothers, we fight like brothers and we love like brothers.” Quarterback Luke Del Rio was a beneficiary of playing behind the Eagles offensive line.

Valor Christian’s Luke Del Rio looks for an open receiver during the first half of the Class 5A state title game. Jonathan Maness “They did so much,” Del Rio said. “I love every one of them. They were phenomenal. It’s been a blessing to play behind them. We went a stretch of five games when I didn’t get touched the entire game.” It’s also beneficial to block for super talents like Del Rio and running back Christian McCaffrey. “A lot of times it seems like we’re watching a movie or video game,” said Holland of watching McCaffrey’s dazzling runs. “He

scores and then it’s like, wow, I’m amazed he did that.” Saturday’s victory marked Valor Christian’s fourth consecutive state title and first in Class 5A. “We just had to let go and it felt pretty good as we had the experience punch down the line,” said senior center Maumau. “Four years in a row is such a great feeling. I’ve been a part of this team for four years and it is a great bunch.”

Valor’s defense does its job

Eagles keep Cougars off scoreboard in 5A championship game By Daniel P. Johnson

d j o h n s o n @ o u rc o l o r a donews.com

DENVER - Lost in all e high-scoring, big-play t games put up by the Valor Christian offense was the fact that the defense was dominating opponents week in and week s out. On Dec. 1, with Valor Christian struggling to break through against the Cherokee Trail defense, it y was up to the Eagles’ de-

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fense to lock down the Cougars’ offense. They did just that. The Eagles allowed just 134 yards of total offense, and more importantly, didn’t allow a single point as No. 4 Valor Christian won its 12th-straight game, 9-0 over No. 3 Cherokee Trail (12-2) in the Class 5A state championship on Dec. 1 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. “Their offense was really athletic,” said Valor Christian linebacker Justin Falls, who led the team with 11 tackles. “We just did our job. The guys up front were amazing.” Linebackers Carlos Aviles and Zach Mayo each had a sack for the Eagles, who won their first-ever

5A state title and fourthstraight overall. “All year (the defense) has been stout and exceeded expectations,” Valor Christian coach Brent Vieselmeyer said. “I’m just really proud of what those guys did.” Cherokee Trail managed just two plays of more than 10 yards against the Valor Christian defense, and both came in the first quarter, where the Cougars had their best scoring opportunity. A 35-yard pass play from quarterback Aric Johnson to Brandon Barry moved the ball down to the Eagles’ 30-yard line, and the Cougars eventually reached the 27 before having to settle for a field goal attempt. The

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kick was blocked by Valor Christian. After that drive, Cherokee Trail would run just eight plays the rest of the game inside Valor Christian territory, never advancing past the 38-yard line. In the second half, the Cougars managed just a single first down. “This was a physical game,” Valor Christian running back Daryl Hawkins said. “Our defense was dominant and played an outstanding game.”

Valor Christian’s Stanley Gilbert applies pressure on Cherokee Trail’s Aric Johnson. Photo by Jonathan Maness

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Girls hoops roundup: Lions hit lights out

Dettmering, Kyle pour in the points By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Lutheran’s girls shot 52 per cent from the field in a 75-56 season-opening victory over Peyton. Whitney Dettmering and Kassidy Kyle each scored 20 points to pace the Lions. Dettmering connected on 10 of her 16 field goal attempts while Kyle made five of her six shots. Jen Vigil added 16 points and six assists for the winners. LAJOLLA VICTORIES - Highlands Ranch ventured to LaJolla, Calif. to play in the LaJolla County Day High School Sweet 16 Invitational. The Falcons defeated Lajolla Bishop’s, 51-34, and downed Oaks Christian (West Lake Village, Calif.), 51-41. Highland Ranch lost, 47-40, to Dobson (Mesa, Ariz.) and the score of the fourth game against Alemany (Mission Hills, Calif.) was not reported. In the first three games, senior Kelsey Wainwright tallied 38 points and Madison Montgomery had 32 points. LAKEWOOD TOURNAMENT - Castle View lost twice, 44-28 to Centaurus and 5648 to Mountain Vista but salvaged a win in the tournament with a 68-27 rout of Thomas Jefferson.

Mountain Vista, which lost 51-48 to Loveland, came back to beat Mountain Vista and then whipped Green Mountain, 46-25. Chelsea Pearson, a 5-foot-7 freshman, scored 33 points in the three games to pace Mountain Vista which got a 27-point effort from junior Maddie Whetstone. RACEK SHINES - Legend lost to Greeley West 66-60 but rebounded with a 40-22 triumph over Eaglecrest. Senior Mataya Racek scored 33 points in the two games to pace the Titans. DOUGLAS COUNTY FALLS - Chatfield outscored Douglas County 32-19 in the second half enroute to a 61-46 triumph over the Huskies. THUNDERRIDGE WINS - Taylor Rusk, a 5-foot-8 freshman, scored 18 points to help ThunderRidge notch a 64-49 victory over Fort Collins. Reana Kaminsky added 13 points to the Grizzlies offense while Brianna Throop had eight steals and seven assists.

Highlands Ranch’s Shelby Hickey has scored 11 points through the first three games of the season for the Falcons. Photo by Benn Farrell

Boys hoops roundup: Champs go down in opener

Raptors top Wolverines to start season By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Defending Class 5A boys state champions Chaparral opened the season with a 65-43 non-league loss on the road to Eaglecrest. But Wolverines junior guard Brandon Malone made sure Chaparral didn’t start 0-2 as he scored a game-high 28 points in a come-from-behind 53-52 victory at Monarch. Malone connected on seven 3-pointers and hit the basket that pushed Chaparral, which trailed 27-17 at halftime, into the lead.

He scored 14 points in the fourth quarter. TOURNAMENT CHAMPS - Highlands Ranch won its own Highlands Ranch Tip Off Tournament with a 55-39 victory over Lakewood and a 58-46 triumph over Broomfield. Junior Evan Motlong scored 24 points in the game against Lakewood while senior Isaiah Parros had 13 points and seven steals. Highlands Ranch was nursing a one-point lead after three quarters against Broomfield but outscored the Eagles 23-12 in the fourth to seal the win. RALLY COMES UP SHORT - ThunderRidge, down by 10 points, went on a 9-2 run to close within three points but the rally fell short as Fairview escaped with a 53-47 nonleague win. Zach Rusk scored 17 points to lead ThunderRidge. LUTHERAN IN OT - Sophomore James Willis scored 21

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points as Lutheran opened the campaign with a 61-60 overtime victory over Peyton. HUSKIES ROUTED - Junior Calvin Cook scored a team-high 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds but the Douglas County Huskies were no match for Chatfield as the Chargers rolled to a 92-56 win. WINLESS - Castle View lost two games on the opening week of the season. Harrison beat Castle View 53-46 and Prairie View toppled the Sabercats. 46-37. Parker Lewis and James White each scored 20 points in the two games to pace Castle View and Matt Dowsey contributed 19 points. ROCK CANYON WINS, LOSES - Rock Canyon opened with a 68-61 victory over Pine Creek but dropped a 60-43 decision to Eaglecrest.

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Child(ren) and Concerning JENNIFER O’BRIEN, Mother ROBERT SMITH, Father of Dylan JIM RUTLEDGE, Father of Marie Respondent(s) Attorney for the Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone Number: 303-663-7726 FAX Number: 303-688-5894 Atty. Reg.#13865 E-Mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us Case Number: 12JV196 * Division 2 SUMMONS

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-1330 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2012 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: BARBARA B SMITH AND KEVIN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/9/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 10/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008067288 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $395,442.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $377,877.29 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 of the terms thereof. 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. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 69, THE FAIRWAYS, FILING 1-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8396 Green Island Cir, Lone Tree, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Douglas County Wilcox Building, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will 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. First Publication: 11/29/2012 Last Publication: 12/27/2012 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/2/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee eThe name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK Colorado Registration #: 31294 g1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1068.05526 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2012-1330 First Publication: 11/29/2012 Last Publication: 12/27/2012 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DYLAN S. O’BRIEN, D.O.B. 12/15/1995 MARLIE CHEYENNA RUTLEDGE, D.O.B. 08/08/1997 Child(ren) and Concerning JENNIFER O’BRIEN, Mother ROBERT SMITH, Father of Dylan JIM RUTLEDGE, Father of Marie Respondent(s) Attorney for the Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone Number: 303-663-7726 FAX Number: 303-688-5894 Atty. Reg.#13865 E-Mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us Case Number: 12JV196 * Division 2 SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3 -503, C.R.S. 2011. TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are notified that ROBERT SMITH has been listed as the possible Father of the child DYLAN S. O’BRIEN, D.O.B. 12/15/1995. You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

A hearing has been set for December 10, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in Division 2, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3 -503, C.R.S. 2011.

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TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE: You are notified that ROBERT SMITH has been listed as the possible Father of the child DYLAN S. O’BRIEN, D.O.B. 12/15/1995. You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address. A hearing has been set for December 10, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in Division 2, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUR FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2012, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: November 16, 2012 ss//John Thirkell John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 926834 First Publication: November 29, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the County of Douglas and all its agencies, the Douglas County Law Enforcement Authority, the Douglas County Woodmoor Mountain General Improvement District, the Douglas County Local Improvement District No. 07-01-Lincoln Station, and the Douglas County Public Trustee have been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for the ensuing year 2013. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budgets on December 11, 2012 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed adopted budget prior to its final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No.: 926889 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, concerning the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. O-012-003

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, concerning the adoption of the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. O-012-003 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES OR RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED BOUNDARIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) has the authority to exercise all County powers for the Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County pursuant to Section 30-11-103, C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the voters of Colorado approved the adoption of Amendment 64, Personal Use and Regulation of Marijuana; and WHEREAS, said Amendment 64 shall become effective upon official declaration of the vote hereon by proclamation of the Governor, pursuant to Section 1(4) of Article V, of the Colo. Constitution; and WHEREAS, Amendment 64 will add a new Section 16 to Article XVIII of the Colo. Constitution; and WHEREAS, Amendment 64 defines a “Locality” in part in section 2(e) of Section 16 to include a county; and WHEREAS, part 5(f) of Section 16 provides the following: (f) A LOCALITY MAY ENACT ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS, NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THIS SECTION OR WITH REGULATIONS OR LEGISLATION ENACTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, GOVERNING THE TIME, PLACE, MANNER AND NUMBER OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT OPERATIONS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF A LICENSE ISSUED BY THE LOCALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (h) OR (i), SUCH PROCEDURES TO BE SUBJECT TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE COLORADO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT OR ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL OPERATING, LICENSING, AND APPLICATION FEES FOR MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS, PROVIDED, THE APPLICATION FEE SHALL ONLY BE DUE IF AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO A LOCALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (i) AND A LICENSING FEE SHALL ONLY BE DUE IF A LICENSE IS ISSUED BY A LOCALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (h) OR (i); AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF AN ORDINANCE OR REGULATION GOVERNING THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER OF A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT THAT MAY OPERATE IN SUCH LOCALITY. A LOCALITY MAY PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, OR RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES THROUGH THE ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OR THROUGH AN INITIATED OR REFERRED MEASURE; PROVIDED, ANY INITIATED OR REFERRED MEASURE TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES, OR RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES MUST APPEAR ON A GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT DURING AN EVEN NUMBERED YEAR (underline added), and; WHEREAS, at the November 6, 2012 election approximately 55% of Douglas County voters rejected the proposed adoption of Amendment 64; and WHEREAS, consistent with the authority granted to the Board in Amendment 64 and the will of Douglas County voters, the Board desires to adopt this ordinance prohibiting the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores within the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, Colorado; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS as follows: Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the general public welfare and safety throughout Douglas County, Colorado by prohibiting the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores. Definitions. Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, any terms used herein shall have the same meanings as provided in Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colo. Constitution. These definitions include, but are not limited to the following: (1) “MARIJUANA” OR “MARIHUANA” MEANS ALL PARTS OF THE PLANT OF THE GENUS CANNABIS WHETHER G R O W I NG O R N O T , T H E S E E D S THEREOF, THE RESIN EXTRACTED FROM ANY PART OF THE PLANT, AND EVERY COMPOUND, MANUFACTURE, SALT, DERIVATIVE, MIXTURE, OR PREPARATION OF THE PLANT, ITS SEEDS, OR ITS RESIN, INCLUDING MARIHUANA CONCENTRATE. “MARIJUANA” OR “MARIHUANA” DOES NOT INCLUDE INDUSTRIAL HEMP, NOR DOES IT INCLUDE FIBER PRODUCED FROM THE STALKS, OIL, OR CAKE MADE FROM THE SEEDS OF THE PLANT, STERILIZED SEED OF THE PLANT WHICH IS INCAPABLE OF GERMINATION, OR THE WEIGHT OF ANY OTHER INGREDIENT COMBINED WITH MARIJUANA TO PREPARE TOPICAL OR ORAL ADMINISTRATIONS, FOOD, DRINK, OR OTHER PRODUCT.

used herein shall have the same meanings as provided in Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colo. Constitution. These definitions include, but are not limited to the following: (1) “MARIJUANA” OR “MARIHUANA” MEANS ALL PARTS OF THE PLANT OF THE GENUS CANNABIS WHETHER GROWING OR NOT, THE SEEDS THEREOF, THE RESIN EXTRACTED FROM ANY PART OF THE PLANT, AND EVERY COMPOUND, MANUFACTURE, SALT, DERIVATIVE, MIXTURE, OR PREPARATION OF THE PLANT, ITS SEEDS, OR ITS RESIN, INCLUDING MARIHUANA CONCENTRATE. “MARIJUANA” OR “MARIHUANA” DOES NOT INCLUDE INDUSTRIAL HEMP, NOR DOES IT INCLUDE FIBER PRODUCED FROM THE STALKS, OIL, OR CAKE MADE FROM THE SEEDS OF THE PLANT, STERILIZED SEED OF THE PLANT WHICH IS INCAPABLE OF GERMINATION, OR THE WEIGHT OF ANY OTHER INGREDIENT COMBINED WITH MARIJUANA TO PREPARE TOPICAL OR ORAL ADMINISTRATIONS, FOOD, DRINK, OR OTHER PRODUCT.

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(2) “MARIJUANA ACCESSORIES” MEANS ANY EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR MATERIALS OF ANY KIND WHICH ARE USED, INTENDED FOR USE, OR DESIGNED FOR USE IN PLANTING, PROPAGATING, CULTIVATING, GROWING, HARVESTING, COMPOSTING, MANUFACTURING, COMPOUNDING, CONVERTING, PRODUCING, PROCESSING, PREPARING, TESTING, ANALYZING, PACKAGING, REPACKAGING, STORING, VAPORIZING, OR CONTAINING MARIJUANA, OR FOR INGESTING, INHALING, OR OTHERWISE INTRODUCING MARIJUANA INTO THE HUMAN BODY. (3) “MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY” MEANS AN ENTITY LICENSED TO CULTIVATE, PREPARE, AND PACKAGE MARIJUANA AND SELL MARIJUANA TO RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES, TO MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, AND TO OTHER MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, BUT NOT TO CONSUMERS.

Scope. This ordinance shall apply within the unincorporated territory of Douglas County and to all other areas designated herein. This ordinance shall in no way limit application and enforcement of any statutes of the State of Colorado but shall be in addition thereto. Severability. If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any reason held to be invalid, such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared invalid. Repeal. All ordinances and/or resolutions or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

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EFFECTIVE DATE. In order to preserve the immediate health and safety of Douglas County and its residents, this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication as provided in § 30-15-405, C.R.S. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on November 20, 2012, and ordered published in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO BY: /s/ Jack A. Hilbert Jack Hilbert, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Melissa Pelletier Melissa Pelletier, Deputy Clerk

(4) “MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT” MEANS A MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY, A MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITY, A MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY, OR A RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE.

Legal Notice No.: 926880 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

(5) “MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITY” MEANS AN ENTITY LICENSED TO PURCHASE MARIJUANA; MANUFACTURE, PREPARE, AND PACKAGE MARIJUANA PRODUCTS; AND SELL MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA PRODUCTS TO OTHER MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND TO RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES, BUT NOT TO CONSUMERS.

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(6) “MARIJUANA PRODUCTS” MEANS CONCENTRATED MARIJUANA PRODUCTS AND MARIJUANA PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPRISED OF MARIJUANA AND OTHER INGREDIENTS AND ARE INTENDED FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDIBLE PRODUCTS, OINTMENTS, AND TINCTURES. (7) “MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITY” MEANS AN ENTITY LICENSED TO ANALYZE AND CERTIFY THE SAFETY AND POTENCY OF MARIJUANA. (8) “MEDICAL MARIJUANA CENTER” MEANS AN ENTITY LICENSED BY A STATE AGENCY TO SELL MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 OF THIS ARTICLE AND THE COLORADO MEDICAL MARIJUANA CODE. (9) “RETAIL MARIJUANA STORE” MEANS AN ENTITY LICENSED TO PURCHASE MARIJUANA FROM MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES AND MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA PRODUCTS FROM MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND TO SELL MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA PRODUCTS TO CONSUMERS. Enforcement. This ordinance shall be enforced by the Douglas County Sheriff. Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this ordinance. Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures. Unless otherwise provided by law, all fines and penalties, and the surcharge thereon, for the violation of this ordinance shall be paid into the treasury of Douglas County. The fine for a first offense and for any subsequent offense shall be one thousand dollars ($1000) per violation and each day shall be deemed a separate violation. Surcharges. In addition to the fines and penalties prescribed in this ordinance, any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be subject to the statutory surcharges of ten dollars ($10.00) for the Victims and Witnesses Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund, and ($15.00) for the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. These surcharges shall be paid to the clerk of the court by each person convicted of violating this ordinance. The clerk shall transmit the moneys to the respective funds in accordance with C.R.S. § 30-15-402(2). Scope. This ordinance shall apply within the unincorporated territory of Douglas County and to all other areas designated herein. This ordinance shall in no way limit application and enforcement of any statutes of the State of Colorado but shall be in addition thereto. Severability. If any part or parts of this ordinance are for any reason held to be invalid, such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared invalid.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on JANUARY 5, 2013, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INC., dba US ROADS for the FAIRWOOD AND GARWOOD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION IN ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2012006 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INC., dba US ROADS for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said JANUARY 5, 2013, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Engineering Services, with a copy to the Project Manager, Pete George, Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Engineering Division, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Director of Engineering Services. Legal Notice No.: 926896 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Second Publication: December 13, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Account Number: 00012184 Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 057-12 -- FUEL The Fleet Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Fuel, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #057-12, Fuel”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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Bid responses will be received until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #057-12, Fuel”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful bidder.

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Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB Purchasing Supervisor Legal Notice No.: 926900 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 058-12 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS The Fleet Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Petroleum Products, on an as-needed basis, for use in County fleet vehicles.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Bid responses will be received until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #058-12, Petroleum Products”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of the purchase of Logo Sportswear, as specified, for Douglas County employees. Logo Sportswear will be ordered as supplemental uniform items.

Bid responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #060-12, Logo Sportswear”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES OR RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED BOUNDARIES OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) has the authority to exercise all County powers for the Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County pursuant to Section 30-11-103, C.R.S.; and

WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the voters of Colorado approved the adoption of Amendment 64, Personal Use and Regulation of Marijuana; and WHEREAS, said Amendment 64 shall become effective upon official declaration of the vote hereon by proclamation of the Governor, pursuant to Section 1(4) of Article V, of the Colo. Constitution; and

Repeal. All ordinances and/or resolutions or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance. EFFECTIVE DATE.

In order to preserve the immediate health and safety of Douglas County and its residents, this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication as provided in § 30-15-405, C.R.S.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on November 20, 2012, and ordered published in the DOUGLAS COUNTY NEWS-PRESS.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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Legal Notice No.: 926900 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Legal Notice No.: 926903 First Publication: December 6, 2012 Last Publication: December 6, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7430 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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