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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 26, Issue 51

November 7, 2013

A Colorado Community Media Publication

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Reform slate takes race Tough battle for schools ends with voters’ decision Staff report Candidates favoring the current direction of the reform-oriented Douglas County School Board won all four races, after months of heated electioneering on both sides. Unofficial results released at 11 p.m. Election Day showed the closest race was in District E, where incumbent Doug Benevento led challenger Bill Hodges 51.9

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percent to 48.1 percent, with a margin of 3,615 votes separating them. In District B, Jim Geddes led 52.6 percent to 47.4 percent over Barbra Chase. In District D, Judi Reynolds held a 52

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percent to 48 percent lead over Julie Keim. In District G, incumbent Meghann Silverthorn held a 53.5 percent lead over Ronda Scholting’s 46.5 percent. In each race, about 95,000 votes were counted, with a possibility of a few thousand more remaining to

be tallied. Reynolds, who was at a vote-watch gathering at the Fowl Line sports bar in Castle Rock, was looking forward to serving her four-year term. “The majority of people like

the way things are headed and want to see them implemented,” she said. Benevento saw a mandate in the results. “The voters elected a slate of candidates who have articulated a clear point of view of where it is we want to go. So we are going to move in that direction and talk to people and listen. Clearly there are a lot of voters who feel the other way and we need to understand that,” he said. “The voters have elected four candidates who believe in parental choice and who believe in performance pay. It’s a very clear mandate about the direction we are going.” Race continues on Page 7

Utility pole banners get holiday ban Metro District would need to have agreements with Xcel By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com

Marine Corps veteran Lou Seago, left, and Air Force and Army veteran Cliff Butler share a laugh together recently. The two Wind Crest residents are both participating in the Veterans History Project, sponsored locally by Douglas County Libraries and nationally by the Library of Congress. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

Despite the March reversal from Xcel Energy to allow the Highlands Ranch Metro District to continue to hang holiday banners on utility poles, there will be no festive colors flying from the poles in the community this year. The 16-year-old banner program will be on hold through at least the next two holiday seasons, and will be revisited by the Metro District staff and board of directors in 2015. The HRMD, according to public works director Jeff Case, traditionally hangs banners at all nine major entry points into the community, utilizing 60 Xcel poles annually. The program began with Highlands Ranch’s “Sweet 16” celebration in 1997 and quickly morphed into holiday celebrations and more, becoming limited to the holiday season sometime in the early 2000s. Banners continues on Page 15

Stories preserve veterans’ histories Library of Congress stores photos, letters By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Former Marine Corps Sgt. Lou Seago had so many close calls in World War II that he almost didn’t make it home alive. And if it weren’t for the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, his tales of fortitude might have been forever lost. The project, initiated in 2000, now showcases more than 70,000 oral histories — soon to include Seago’s stories of Saipan and Iwo Jima — along with photographs, letters, journals, artwork, military documents and other original war-related items from veterans of numerous wars throughout American history. With help from local institutions across the country — such as Douglas County Libraries — those oral histories and original materials are being collected before time runs out for older veterans such as Seago. Before shipping the documents and interviews away to D.C., the library district also retains copies of all area veterans’ histories at the Philip S. Miller Branch in Castle Rock, and visitors can make an

appointment to view them at any time. One can also listen or read the transcripts of close to half of the 100 veteran interviews already done by visiting www.douglascountyhistory.org. “We try to play the role of facilitator,” said DCL archivist Adam Speirs. “We create the space where these things can happen, but it’s a volunteer-driven project, we have volunteer transcribers, we have volunteer interviewers, the people being interviewed are volunteering to participate in the project, and what we do is make sure all the paperwork gets filled out and everything is preserved correctly.” Since the start of the project, Speirs said, the library was getting about one or two veterans coming forward per month. However, with special thanks to Wind Crest resident and former Air Force Maj. Cliff Butler, that number is climbing fast. Butler, who has made his home at the Highlands Ranch community for just two months, has already rounded up 25 willing veterans from his new home to participate and plans on getting as many people involved as possible. “We need to preserve these stories for the sake of history,” said Butler, whose familial military lines are traced back all the way to the Civil and Revolutionary wars.

“Kids nowadays don’t realize when they look at people like Lou that if it weren’t for them they would be speaking German or Japanese. It’s a way of honoring these guys. A lot of them don’t even realize how valuable their story is to our history.” “A lot of people say, `I didn’t do anything, you don’t want to hear my story,’ but we want to hear everyone’s stories,” Speirs said. “I can’t tell you how much we’ve gained from it. The more stories I listen to the more I realize how totally alien that reality is from my personal reality. This depth of human experience would be inaccessible to me if it hadn’t been for this project. ... You don’t just stop people in the street and say, `Hey tell me about your story.’ You need a place for this to happen.” The library will celebrate its 10th year of involvement in the project from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Local veterans who have participated will share their experiences, while a group called Remembering Our Veterans will demonstrate how they share stories. For more information on the project, please visit www.loc.gov/vets. To volunteer or share your personal story if you are a veteran, please contact Speirs at 303688-7733 or aspeirs@dclibraries.org.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District won’t be flying holiday banners this year at its nine major entry points for the first time since 1996. File photo

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A Facebook page that’s not antisocial media Sept. 22 … that was a really lovely thing you did today, giving flowers to the girls who weren’t asked to homecoming. … It was really good to see that someone cared enough to put some good hard effort into being a good person. For a lot of us it was the highlight of our day. … Thank you so much, really. March 5 The other day when everyone in the west atrium pitched in to help the janitors clean up/stack chairs/fold tables? Ya. That was really cool. If you scroll through the Facebook Compliments page of Lakewood High School, you’ll come across many more just like these. “Positive words,” senior Olivia Ehret says, “have the power to change the community.” One could say that is her mantra and why, almost a year ago, she and a friend decided to duplicate the Compliments page she had stumbled upon on the University of Southern California website. “Oh, gosh, I was entranced by it,” Olivia remembers. “I scrolled on it for two hours. I thought if it could be implemented on such a huge campus as USC, it definitely could at Lakewood.” Compliments, after all, are just one more way of spreading a little kindness. But the accolade-filled Facebook pages also reflect a positive use of social media in an age when it is often used as a tool for meanness and spitefulness. Consider the recent suicide of a 12-yearold Florida girl, who investigators say killed herself after continued online harassment by two other girls, 12 and 14. There have been many other such cases reported. Federal government studies report 52 percent of students have been cyberbullied and

25 percent repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet. The faceless nature of social media makes it alarmingly easy to be unkind, to cause hurt without feeling or seeing the effects or repercussions. Although many describe social media as impersonal, it’s actually quite the opposite. Plenty of emotion flies across the networked miles — sadly, it’s often the hateful kind. Which is what is so nice about a Compliments page: It puts the heart back into the words. Oct. 30 We only recently talked, but you are an amazing person inside and out. I love how you aren’t afraid to be yourself, it is really inspiring! The nice things you say can make people’s day, like it did mine! One of the first such uses of social media occurred in October 2011 when a young man at Iowa City West High School created a Twitter Compliments account as a way to fight back against cyberbullying in the area. The account took off, tweeting more than 3,000 messages in three months. Several other high schools followed, and then universities, including Columbia, Penn State and Brown, spurred the trend with Facebook pages that, for the most part, remain anonymous by asking users to

send compliments to an inbox from which administrators then tag the messages to the recipient’s News Feed. That’s how it’s done at Lakewood High School. “It’s just a nice way for people’s days to be brightened,” Olivia says. “The beauty is in the mystery.” Although the Lakewood page wasn’t started as a response to cyberbullying, Olivia believes it helps keep the negativity and meanness at bay. In almost a year, there’s only been one comment she’s removed. “I think we’d be a lot more positive and healthy society” if we said nicer things to each other, she says. “People would have better self-images of themselves and feel more open communication with other people. And maybe there would be less instances of bullying if people didn’t feel so isolated and lonely.” March 12 Seeing this page makes me want to transfer to Lakewood as soon as possible. I’ve seen bullying all around at my school. There’s NO ONE that has the courage to compliment one other here. I appreciate how everyone treats each other well. … There is an art to complimenting, though. It must be sincere. It must be truthful. Otherwise, it loses the power to uplift and could do just the opposite, says Michael Karlson, a professor at the University of Denver’s graduate school of professional psychology. An insincere compliment makes you “wonder if that other person doesn’t respect you or know you.” But a genuine one can work a little magic. “It can activate a positive image of yourself,” Karlson says. “Sometimes, when we’re feeling depressed and incompetent, it’s a

reminder of who we usually are.” Olivia would agree. “A lot of people they say the compliments have been posted at just the right time,” she says, because “they were having a rough time.” March 13 To the girl in the bathroom who said I was pretty. … Thanks. I really needed that right then. Olivia, quite wise at 17, has an idea about why we aren’t as kind as we could be — we’re afraid of the reaction, of what people might think of us. “Society is kind of closed off in the sense that when we see something positive about someone we keep it to ourselves,” she says, “especially when it’s someone we don’t know that well.“ We need to take the leap. It’s not that difficult. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak,” a Missionaries of Charities Sisters once said, “but their echoes are truly endless.” If we find we can’t say them, maybe we can write them. Oct. 13, via mobile Luka Savarie, I don’t know you at all. But I think you seem like such a cool and down to earth person. Also your haircut is SO cute. 23 like This made my night. (smiley face) thank you so much you lovely, lovely person. And that says it all. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO HIGHLANDS RANCH RESIDENTS HIGHLANDS RANCH TAXPAYERS ARE BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF Highlands Ranch taxpayers should be concerned and outraged on how the HRMD finances arterial roadway fencing. Fences in Highlands Ranch that sit between Metro District property and the private property of residents needs to be reexamined. Such fencing that is replaced with taxpayer dollars is benefiting a minority of private property owners versus the majority of other private property owners and other residents in Highlands Ranch. Those owners of property that abuts Metro District property should have to pay 50% of the costs of the square footage that abuts the fence line. If one chooses to purchase a house in which the rear yard faces District property, then that will result in one being liable for their share of any fence replacement. This fencing which faces their backyards is a direct benefit to these home-owners, while the other side of the fence is an indirect benefit to all residents of Highlands Ranch, and thus taxpayers dollars for this indirect benefit is understandable. In a community that is considered one of the wealthiest communities in the state of Colorado, why are Highlands Ranch elected officials allowing taxpayer subsidies for a minority of Highlands Ranch homeowners? This subsidy is no small amount. For the 2012 - 2013 fence replacement program, the District allocated approximately $1.3 million. A conservative estimate would put the subsidy at a half a million dollars and it is likely higher. This is money that could be spent on parks and sports programs or other services that benefit the greater share of the Highlands Ranch population. Parks and sports programs have a far greater beneficial effect on home values then a subsidy for fence lines. This money could also be used to forestall future tax increases. Please note that many state municipalities have a policy that says homeowners are responsible for public sidewalk repair that abuts their private property and the cost of that repair. So the idea of private homeowners being directly responsible for public works is not unheard of. What is legal and what is in the best interest of the community as a whole can be very different. Public subsidies where populations have wide gaps between wealthy and poor citizens may be appropriate. However, in a wealthy community as Highlands Ranch, subsidies are inherently discriminatory. In addition, diverting taxpayer funds for such a purpose does not take into account the residents of Highlands Ranch who are condo owners, renters or property owners who do not abut Metro District property. They would argue and I would concur, this is poor public policy. Government should not set aside one direct benefit for a minority of property owners at the expense of the majority of the residents of Highlands Ranch. To bill homeowners who are benefiting from taxpayer subsidies for their 50% share of the cost of the fence replacement would be the most equitable and the fairest method for all concerned. I encourage Highlands Ranch residents to please contact Mr. Terry Nolan at the HR Metro District at 303-785-0320 or contact him at tnolan@ highlandsranch.org to complain about this poor public policy and tell him to take steps to correct it and to do what is in the best interest of the community as a whole. Thank you, Philip R. Cullen Former HRMD Director Contact Information: 303-791-1745 or pcullen53@msn.com

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District says high school students aren’t limited Block schedule accomplishing its goals, administrators say

Block schedule pros and cons

By Jane Reuter

Pros

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them more time for individualized instruction.

fosters a lack of continuity from day to day.

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• Teachers see fewer students during the day, giving

Midway through its second year in Douglas County high schools, the block schedule implemented in 2012-13 continues to draw mixed reviews from some parents, recent graduates and current students. District leaders acknowledge that some principals limited the number of classes students could take during the first year of the block schedule, but said they made changes this year to ensure that scenario wasn’t repeated. “This last year, we told (principals), ‘Let students take the classes they want to take and we’ll support them if it becomes too much of a burden,’” assistant superintendent of secondary education Dan McMinimee said. “Our direction was, `Don’t limit students.’” Two schools got that additional support. Ponderosa High School received an additional $178,000 and Castle View almost $458,000 to hire more teachers. Under the block schedule, students and teachers meet every other day for extended time periods rather than meeting every day for shorter periods. In most Douglas County schools, eight 45-minute sessions are offered one day a week, then split into two days each

• WiTh the increased span of teaching time, longer

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of four 90-minute classes the remainder of the week. That translates into correspondingly longer off-periods, which means big spans of free time for upperclassmen, with two or three off-periods. It also drops instructional time by about 10 hours per class. Throughout a student’s high school career, that’s 240 hours — the equivalent of six work weeks. District leaders said the change was needed to address a predicted budget shortfall that later proved inaccurate, reduce class sizes and retain electives. Because budget constraints didn’t allow DCSD to add new

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Are you a homeowner or property owner in rural Douglas County or one who lives near forested areas or on large acreage? Please take advantage of a free wildfire mitigation seminar hosted by the Douglas County Conservation District on Nov. 9, at the Franktown Firehouse, from 9 a.m. until Noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will present information on defensible space, structural ignition, current forest health conditions, local fire mitigation, as well as forest health projects and grant opportunities. To register RSVP by Nov. 7 at 303-688-3042 ext. 100 or pam. brewster@co.nacdnet.net

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load than under the previous schedule, with each teaching an additional class.

• upperclassmen have more unsupervised time and all students spend less time in class.

high school teachers, almost all taught additional classes — six classes out of the eight periods instead of the previous five of seven. Douglas County High School Principal Tony Kappas believes students have more advantages under the block schedule. “I think we’re all in a better place,” he said. “We’ve been allowed to save programs and reduce our ratios in the classrooms.” The schedule is based on freshmen and sophomores taking seven classes, juniors six and seniors five or six, Kappas said, but requests for additional classes are always considered.

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Douglas County residents are encouraged to apply for three open seats on the Historic Preservation Board. Application due date is Mon., Dec. 2. The Historic Preservation Board advises the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission on zoning and subdivision issues related to cultural and historic resources, and more. Visit www.douglas. co.us/commissioners/citizenboards/historic-preservationboard/ for information and an application for appointment or contact Judy Hammer, DCHPB Administrator, at 303.660.7460.

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jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Douglas County School District graduates and current students don’t share common opinions on the high school block schedule. While a current ThunderRidge High School student gives the schedule an A, a recent graduate saw and experienced problems with it. “I love it,” ThunderRidge High School senior Kianna Nguyen said. “At my school, they allow seniors to take whatever classes they need to take. “I’m taking four AP (Advanced Placement) classes. I also do concurrent enrollment at ACC (Arapahoe Community College). It’s really nice for me because I have time to do all those classes and do my homework.” Nicole Scheuerman, who graduated from ThunderRidge in 2013, also liked the time allowed by off-periods to do homework. But the negatives outweigh the positives in her mind. As a senior, Scheuerman said a scarcity of electives left her with three off-periods. She spent that time working as a teacher’s assistant, but said other students used their free time differently. “There were many kids who’d just go home and not stay at school, or go off for lunch and skip the rest of the day if they

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only had one class,” she said. “High schoolers don’t make the right decisions all the time. There’s a lot of freedom I don’t think should be given to juniors, seniors. You shouldn’t have half a day off from school; you should be in school learning, trying to better yourself and succeed, and kids don’t grasp that concept.” Nguyen said friends who graduated from ThunderRidge last year reported no problems getting into the colleges of their choice. But a Douglas County High School graduate said the three off-periods common to many seniors can give college admissions officers a negative impression. Rigor is “one of the main factors colleges consider when you’re applying,” said Bill Kakenmaster, a freshman at American University. “They don’t want to see you slack off. The feeling some students got was that we were getting shortchanged.” McMinimee said block schedules are common nationwide and not a barrier for prospective college students. “My experience has been it’s never the type of schedule you’re on,” he said. “It’s the GPA (grade point average), the test scores, the rigor of classes you take.” Several websites on college admission criteria concur that rigor is an important consideration. “The grades you achieve in classes throughout high school … are obviously important, but the courses that you elect to take and the rigor of the courses you select are probably even more important to the admissions committee,” according to collegebasic.com.

crime report ipad stolen from wrecked car

A Highlands Ranch resident involved in a motor-vehicle accident about 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 went to his vehicle — which was impounded in the 8500 block of South Valley Highway in unincorporated Douglas County — to retrieve his belongings two days later. Upon arriving, he noticed his iPad was no longer in the vehicle. He used his tracking software and received reports that the iPad had been in Denver and was now in Aurora. He then sent a message to the iPad, setting off an alert. The device was immediately turned off. No video surveillance was available at the impound lot, and the iPad has not been retrieved.

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“We try not to ever turn a student away based on their question or demand,” Kappas said. Highlands Ranch High School students were not limited with the introduction of the block schedule, Principal Jerry Goings said. “We put suggestions on what they could and couldn’t do, but we never put a limit on them,” he said. “We worked with every single kid individually to make sure their educational needs were met. It’s not the perfect system. But we were still able to operate the schools on less money.” Students are not required to take three off-periods, but some choose to, he said. Both principals credit their teachers for taking on additional duties. “The one major recognition and kudos goes to the teachers,” Kappas said. “They’re most definitely working harder. But that has opened the doors of opportunity for the kids.” Goings echoed him. “The biggest sacrifice was on teachers,” he said. “If the money was there right now, I would come back with a derivative of what we’re doing now; I probably would look at a five-of-seven with some block like we’re doing now.” That schedule would help teachers, he said, but added, “I’ve got to make sure my class sizes continue to be at a good level. The year before (the block schedule), they were not. I don’t having classes of 35, 36 kids was a good situation.”

Douglas County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Walgreens on the corner of Broadway and Highlands Ranch Parkway Oct. 24 on a report of a cold theft involving a black adult male suspect who frequents

the store about once a week. On Oct. 24, the suspect allegedly waited for the employee at the counter to get busy and reached over the counter and stole a carton of Marlboro cigarettes. According to employees of the store, the man often comes in and tells staff that he is there to pick up a prescription, but has no prescriptions on file and no one in the pharmacy knows his name. Each time he has been approached by employees he pretends to be talking on his phone.

soopers scammer steals food

A white male suspect in his late 20s or early 30s returned an item valued at $30 at the King Soopers in the 8600 block of S. Quebec St. in Highlands Ranch on Oct. 22, before then going on a shopping spree in the store. The only problem, according to employees and surveillance tapes, was that he failed to pay for the $150 worth of groceries he loaded his cart with before exiting the store and driving away.

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jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The Douglas County School District likely will continue with its education reform efforts, as four candidates who endorse those changes won their races for board seats. The Douglas County Republican-endorsed slate of candidates, including two incumbents and two newcomers who support the current board’s education reform efforts, prevailed over four candidates heavily supported by community-based organizations. Incumbents Doug Benevento and Meghann Silverthorn, and Judi Reynolds and Jim Geddes will be sworn in at a school board meeting, but not until the election results are certified. Since the county’s Board of Canvass isn’t set to meet until Nov. 21, that could be as late as Dec. 3. Board vice president Kevin Larsen said he wants to keep the district moving forward. “Even when things are excellent, you always want to be looking ahead to what’s going to keep your kids ahead in the future world,” he said. “I don’t want us to be the best buggy whip maker. The automobile revolutionized the way people get around. On a different level, we are now connecting the world in so many ways that were never before possible. “I want our district to continue to prepare the kids so that when they are entering the world, they’re going to apply all these things they’ve learned to be successful, keep our country and community on the leading edge and having satisfying lives.” Challenger candidates Barbra Chase, Bill Hodges, Julie Keim and Ronda Scholting represented a portion of the commu-

One of the two newest Douglas County school board members, Jim Geddes, right, celebrates his victory with Douglas County Republican Chairman Craig Steiner, left, and U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner (R-District 4) Nov. 5 at the Fowl Line in Castle Rock. Photo by Ryan Boldrey nity advocating for major change in the board’s direction. Their areas of concern covered a broad range of issues, including a disconnect among the board, community members and teachers. “We just witnessed parent voices being silenced in their own school district,” said Susan Meek, a board member with Douglas County Parents, one of the community groups supporting the challenger candidates. “So many volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure that a significant portion of the community has a voice on the school board, and what we witnessed is outside funders and influences trumped parents. The record number of voters in this school board election demonstrates that people

State votes down Amendment 66 Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A ballot measure that sought to overhaul the way Colorado schools are funded suffered a sound defeat on Nov. 5. Voters by a resounding margin rejected Amendment 66, a measure that would have created at least $950 million in new taxes annually to fund major school reforms across the state. It was never close. After early returns showed the measure to be doomed, the only matters in question were how wide of a margin the ballot measure would fail by, and at what time would supporters publicly admit defeat — which occurred about an hour after 7 p.m. poll closings. As of the early morning of Nov. 6, Amendment 66 had been rejected by about 66 percent of voters, with 91 percent of precincts reporting. “Perhaps this wasn’t the right transaction,” Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged to a room of muted and disappointed supporters from inside downtown Denver’s Marriot Denver City Center. Trying to remain positive, the governor also said that “no one fought against” the measure’s vision of making funding for Colorado schools a model for the rest of the nation. Hickenlooper said he will continue to strive toward achieving that goal. “Every great social victory in the history of this country was based on a number of failures,”

Hickenlooper said. Meanwhile, Amendment 66 opponents crowed. “Colorado families spoke loud and clear,” said Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado, a group that worked to oppose Amendment 66. “We need substantive outcome-driven reforms to the educational system before we ask families and small businesses to foot a major tax bill.” The measure sought to fund full-day kindergarten, preschool for at-risk youth, and would have provided more resources for English language learners, special education students and children who are in gifted and talented programs. Also, the measure aimed to reduce class sizes and would have reformed per-pupil funding statewide in a more equitable fashion, proponents argued. While the reforms may have sounded good to many people, even the governor acknowledged that the hefty price tag associated with overhauling the new funding system was responsible for turning off many voters. The measure would have raised taxes on all Colorado taxpayers. The two-tiered proposal would have raised income taxes to 5 percent on everyone earning $75,000 or less. Those who earn over that amount would have paid 5 percent on the first $75,000 in taxable income and 5.9 percent on taxable income above $75,000. Colorado’s current income tax rate is a flat 4.63 percent.

in our community care deeply about being represented. “For elected individuals to ignore, belittle and intimidate a significant portion of the community is inexcusable and will lead to further turmoil and division in Douglas County. We will continue to advocate for our children’s future and our future as this board continues to dismantle one of the highest-performing school districts in the state.” Larsen, whose seat was not up for election, said he already had made plans he hopes will bridge community divides, “regardless of the outcome”. “In a lot of ways, the vote is a bit of a referendum on which way the community wants the school district to go,” he said.

““We have to figure out a way to get everybody together regardless of their view on the outcome, to make sure this is the best district it can be. I do think we need to get to where we can have a conversation about policy and issues and get beyond the personal hurt and attacks the campaign has tended to bring.” Larsen wants to see changes in the board’s meeting structure to allow more public engagement as well as open community forums. Meek noted that the vast majority of campaign funds for the newly elected board members came from outside the county, while almost all the money donated to the challengers was given by Douglas County residents.

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Silverthorn said: “I think the voters have clearly said: `We want you to continue modernizing education,’ but let’s talk about how we are doing that.”

Challenger plans recount

After the night’s earliest release of partial election results, which didn’t look good for the challenger candidates, those opposing the current board’s direction said they were still optimistic. “We’re on the right side,” said Keim. “I really believe we have the community’s support and we’ll see that at the end.” “I’m a little nervous, a little surprised,” said Chase. The challenger candidates were gathered with about 200 supporters at Stumpy’s Pizza in Castle Rock. The mood in the restaurant, jubilant before the 7:30 p.m. announcement of initial returns in the Republican-endorsed slates’ favor, turned somber, expressions of concern replacing smiles. One challenger candidate already appeared to be heading toward a recount. “We have already got a plan for a recount,” Sue Kober, Julie Keim’s campaign manager, announced to the crowd gathered at Stumpy’s after the second wave of results was released. “We have an attorney who said he would help us pro bono. “This is about our teachers, this is about our students, this is about our community. We are not done.” Those results still showed the pro-board candidates in the lead, though Kober insisted it was too close to call.

Parents Amy McDowell, Dina Chatwin and Brenda Greengold — who helped organize rallies for the challenger school board candidates — react after hearing initial election results. Photo by Jane Reuter Kober was hostess for the evening, announcing results to the approximately 200 people gathered at Stumpy’s to support the challenger candidates. The evening of Election Day brings to a close years of schoolboard campaigning that began with the conclusion of the 2011 Douglas County School Board election, and culminated during the last few months with a series of community-led protests, emotional school board meetings, teacher resignations, lawsuits and high-dollar campaigns that heightened divisions within the community. In 2011 and in 2009, board seats went to Douglas County Republican-supported candidates who support the education reform policies now in place. The reforms include a court-stymied voucher program, and controversial teacher evaluation and pay systems. Both the reform policies and a fractious campaign have drawn

the nation’s attention. Some say Douglas County is a testing ground for the reform effort, a characterization board opponents decry as subjecting local children to experimentation. The school board and administration say the changes made and those still planned by current officials will make Douglas County a leader in the nation, and better prepare children for a rapidly changing world. Critics contend the sevenmember board is acting according to an outside-driven agenda to privatize public education, and has withheld money from classrooms as it cut the parents’ and teachers’ voices from the district. The winning candidates join school board vice president Kevin Larsen, and board members Craig Richardson and Justin Williams. Staff writers Jane Reuter and Ryan Boldrey contributed to this report.

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November 7, 2013

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For all who chew, this spud’s for you There are few things better than a baked potato, but you must never have one before Sept. 22. It’s very bad luck if you do. To be safe, I don’t bake one until the day the clocks fall back. This year that was Nov. 3. In French, a potato is a “pomme de terre”: an apple from the earth. Apples are great too, but you can’t put sour cream or bacon bits on them. French fries in French are “les frites.” Makes no sense. I couldn’t explain why baked potatoes are so wonderful when they are so ordinary and abundant any better than Katharine Hepburn’s description of Spencer Tracy. Hepburn compared Tracy to a baked potato. “A baked potato is pure,” she said. “It’s of the earth, and it’s dependable, that was Spencer.” We rarely had baked potatoes when I was growing up. We had mashed potatoes,

and they’re almost as good as baked potatoes. I played with my mashed potatoes, however. It’s difficult to play with baked potatoes, so immediately you feel more grown up. I am a miserable cook, but I can bake a potato. They are foolproof, unless you take them out of the oven too soon, which I have done. Then they are crunchy, and not so good. Baked potatoes should be prepared when the weather breaks, when summer has packed up, and autumn registers for a while, before winter settles in.

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Will Fox’s absence hurt the Broncos? After head coach John Fox’s emergency medical procedure that will keep him away from the Broncos’ sidelines for a month or two, Colorado Community Media stopped by the Sports Authority and Target in Highlands Ranch’s Town Center and asked local residents what sort of impact they thought Fox’s absence would have on the team.

“It won’t (have any impact). Peyton is the quarterback, he’s the coach.” — Brandon Nelon, Littleton

“I don’t think we will miss him too much. Del Rio is a good interim coach, and we have Peyton.” — Chris Mueller, Highlands Ranch

“I don’t think it will affect them. I think Jack Del Rio is quite capable. He has proven himself as a head coach.” — Katie Allison, Highlands Ranch

“I don’t think it will affect them; we’ve got Peyton. He could be the coach, the quarterback, he can do whatever.” — Angelina Heuchert, Centennial

Exit onto road less traveled “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” From the Robert Frost poem, “The Road Not Taken.” Have you been there, faced with a tough decision or at a crossroad in your life? And if so, did you take the road less traveled or did you follow the path where the ground had been cleared and maybe just a little bit easier to traverse? I have found myself at that decision point on more than one occasion, a true crossroad in my life. And maybe it’s the closet poet in me and huge fan of Robert Frost, but I, in most cases, seem to take the road less traveled. In most cases it has served me well and set me on a new course, adventurous tour, and wild ride. But just as the poem reads, “… and that has made all the difference.” And then there have been those few times where I followed the masses, accepted the easy path, went along to get along, and I found myself either bored or disappointed, always wondering what would have been or could have been had I chosen the road less traveled. You see, I am not a very good “yes” man, and when I find myself at a decision point, especially a critical decision point, I need to be able to evaluate my options and determine what most others might choose to do, and dig in deeper to the “why” behind their decisions. And this is what usually triggers my decision to try an alternate route. When people share with me where they are in the crossroads of their own life, I often encourage them to take the time to clearly write out all of the op-

There may be no better dinner on a snowy evening than a baked potato. It is a simple and honest meal or side dish. Compare this to lobster. You don’t have to euthanize a potato. Compare baking a potato to homemade lasagna or Thai pretzel chicken. You just pre-heat the oven, foil-wrap or olive-oil the potato, and then go do something else for a couple of hours — unless you microwave it. Which I never do. For some reason, I prefer to bake potatoes. It’s a part of their charm. I speed-dial frozen entrees all the time, but I don’t want to speed-dial a potato. I’d add some thoughts about the Irish potato famine, but it’s unpleasant, and I want a pleasant column for a change. No complaints or grudges, or proposals of prison time for tailgaters. This surprised me: “China is now the world’s largest potato-producing country, and nearly a third of the world’s potatoes are harvested in China and India.” India? My No. 1 television program is “Modern

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D.C. must grow up In stark contrast to Washington’s dysfunction, which brought us a 16-day government shutdown and the risk of default in October, Coloradans know what it means to do their jobs day in and day out. Across the state, and in some cases as they recovered from catastrophic flooding, workers in Colorado continued to carry out their duties and meet their responsibilities, in light of the paralysis in Washington. From police officers to teachers, business owners to assembly-line workers, we proved that Colorado doesn’t shut down. Immediately following the shutdown, we traveled across the state to work sideby-side with Coloradans who are working hard day in and day out. Despite challenges, the workers we met with were meeting their obligations, providing for their families, and contributing to our economy. At Adam’s Mountain Cafe in Manitou Springs, owner Farley McDonough quickly put me to work. Between filling waters and wiping down tables, I talked with customers about the hardships and losses they’ve suffered as a result of the mudslides and flooding in Manitou this summer. They also shared with me their frustration with the dysfunction in Washington. Later, when riding with Officer Marcus Juliano on his beat in Pueblo, I witnessed his dedication to his community as he responded to call after call well into the night. In Fowler, at the family-owned Jensen’s Blue Ribbon Processing, Jerry Jensen, the meatpacking plant’s owner, explained the challenges and costs of competing with large companies. Jerry works hard every

Highlands Ranch Herald tions, all of the pros and cons, and to visualize each option as if they actually made the decision to pursue that option. When we are faced with a decision point or at a crossroads, we should surround ourselves with strong friends, wise advisers and people we absolutely trust to be our sounding board and help us walk through our options and thought processes around each important decision we need to make. Do I take more risks than I should? Yes. Are they educated risks or guesses? In most cases. Do I follow my heart, my gut, and attempt to balance that with what is going through my head? Yes. But at the end of the day, as Robert Frost says, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” I would love to hear what you do at the crossroads of your life at gotonorton@gmail.com and I really do believe that this will be a better than good week.

Marvels.” I can’t get enough. Now and then the History Channel has a “Modern Marvels” marathon and I am glued to it. Season 15, Episode 3: “Potato.” Originally aired January 28, 2010. It covers everything about potatoes, and the narrator, justifiably, makes the ordinary potato sound like a major contributor to civilization. The narrator, Lloyd Sherr, has one of the great voices in television. His stage name is Max Raphael, which is a combination of his sons’ names, Max and Raphael. He makes the potato sound heroic. Idaho is sometimes called the “Potato State,” but its real nickname is the “Gem State,” which isn’t very inspiring. You’re in the clear: It’s past Sept. 22, the first day of autumn. Have a baked potato tonight.

day to keep his doors open. At U.S. Tractor and Harvest Inc. in Alamosa, mechanics explained the difficulties small farms are facing due to drought and high feed costs, not to mention the fact that Washington has yet to reauthorize the farm bill. Whether it was substitute teaching in Denver, working at Brown Cycles and Edgewater Brewery in Grand Junction, or hauling onions at Tuxedo Farms in Olathe, the contrast between these hard-working Coloradans and the political antics going on in Washington was crystal-clear. Though the government has reopened — at least temporarily — the effects of this ridiculous and manufactured crisis were undeniably damaging to the country and to Colorado. As we look forward, now is the time for Washington to get its act together and work on priorities important to Coloradans. This includes fixing our broken immigration system, passing the farm bill, and most importantly crafting a balanced bipartisan budget. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

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Flood brings Japanese students to Douglas Castle View steps up to host group’s first U.S. visit By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com When Boulder High School suffered flood damage during September’s storms, nine students at a Japanese high school thought their plans to visit the United States were in peril. Then a search for high schools with Japanese language programs led them to Castle View High School, and world languages teacher Thor Kjeseth. “We needed a school that has Japanese language classes; it makes it much easier,” said Heidaki Yamamoto, an Erie resident and native of Japan who helps coordinate the annual Shihoro High School trips. “I was relieved when we started talking to Thor. Compared to teachers in the past, he was much more thorough and detailed.” From Kjeseth’s standpoint, Boulder’s loss was Douglas County’s gain. “We feel blessed” to host the students, Kjeseth said. The students and their teacher arrived at Castle View Oct. 30 for a four-day stay. They spent their days shadowing other Castle View students at the school, and their evenings with host students and their families. Teacher Kiyo Kamita and her charges were surprised by the reception they received. As they walked into the school library, pulling wheeled suitcases behind them, Castle View students greeted them with “konnichiwa” — the Japanese word for hello — and bows. “I was very, very touched by the warm reception,” Kamita said. “And just the sheer number of people, because we come from such a small school.” Shihoro is an agricultural community of about 7,000 people, and its high school has only about 160 students. The students were startled by many aspects of American life. “The drink sizes are huge,” said Ryo An-

Japanese exchange students arrive at the Castle View High School library Oct. 30, where local students greeted them. Photo by Jane Reuter raku. “In the restrooms, the paper towels come out automatically,” chimed in Go Yoshida. “I was surprised.” “You don’t separate your trash,” observed Kotaro Hayakawa. Additionally, most Japanese students wear uniforms, and are not allowed to wear makeup or jewelry, she said. Those differences aside, the students quickly immersed themselves in their host community. “They’ve been enjoying every minute,” Kamita said. “They experienced their first

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REPUBLICANS OF Highlands Ranch meet every last Friday of the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

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a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www. highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.

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Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org.

of Highlands Ranch is an informal network of recording enthusiasts and studio musicians interested in sharing knowledge, resources and pizza. Call Scott, 303-791-3811.

RUNNING CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.

NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc.org/career for more information.

YOGA CLASS. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:4510:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

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FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. FALCON YOUTH Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. HIGHLANDS RANCH

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Wendy’s ever. They were splurging at Park Meadows (mall). I’m sure the highlight is going to be what they experience here with the students.” A change in a district policy limiting the allowable number of foreign exchange students made the nine-student visit possible. On Sept. 3, Castle View students successfully urged the school board to change the previous limit of one foreign language student for every 300 enrolled students. The ratio was lifted, allowing the principal to determine the allowed number of exchange students based on available resources.

Kjeseth and his students planned a welcome party, volleyball game and a Japanese/Western-themed dance among other activities. “It’s been our great pleasure to host the students from Shihoro,” Kjeseth said. “Every exchange visit reminds us that the key to international understanding and friendship is not simply dependent on language; rather it is influenced more by a person’s heart and willingness to open up to others.” The Castle Rock stop was the focal point of the students’ 10-day trip, which ended at California’s Universal Studios.

OBITUARIES Peterson

Stephanie L. Peterson

Stephanie L. Peterson, age 42, passed away on October 27th in Lone Tree, CO. She is survived by her husband, Mark, children, Heidi and Liam of Highlands Ranch, CO. Mother, Patricia of Cambridge City, brother Mike Henderson & family of Chesterfield, MO, and brother, Matthew Henderson of North Carolina. A Celebration of life will be November 15, 2013, 4 pm at Mountainview Community Christian Church. Please visit heflebowerfuneralservices.com for full obituary.

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NEWS IN A HURRY HRCA delegates still sought

Four new delegates were elected to the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s advisory committee in a special meeting Oct. 22, leaving the association still seeking representatives for 20 of its 93 districts. The newly elected delegates include Jason Bezon, who now represents 1,290 lots in District 86; Karen Grewell, who represents 242 lots in District 27; Derek Long, who represents 251 lots in District 11; and Larry Perkins, a former longtime delegate, who represents 296 lots in District 7. “We are looking for conscientious individuals who want to give back and want to do it in such a way that it is a good representation of the community,” said HRCA CEO Jerry Flannery. “When individuals are involved and engaged, they can provide feedback from around the community and make this a stronger community.” To learn more about delegate responsibilities, as outlined in the community declarations, visit www. hrcaonline.org and follow the “HRCA Info” tab on the left to “Leadership” and click on “District Delegates” in the menu on the far left. To apply for an open seat, please contact Flannery’s office at 303-471-8801. Typically elections for delegates take place in April, but with the current amount of vacancies, Flannery said, the board is interested in getting seats filled now.

Fence fight flares anew

Philip Cullen, who resigned his position as a Highlands Ranch Metro District director in February 2012, citing differences with fellow directors, petitioned the board to no avail for the second time this year on Oct. 29 with the hope the district would change the way its fence replacement program is financed. Cullen, who says the fence pro-

gram “unfairly creates two classes of taxpayers” by providing a greater benefit for those whose private property abuts the fence line, was unanimously shot down by the directors in February 2013 when he first petitioned for the change. The former director then retained legal counsel to see if he had any recourse to challenge the district at the state level and was advised he did not. “Let me say a word of caution at this point,” he told the board Oct. 29. “The board should not take solace or assume that the lack of legal recourse justifies past board actions. ... What is legal and what is in the best interest of the community as a whole can be two very different things. Public subsidies where populations have a wide gap between wealthy and poor citizens may be appropriate; however in a wealthy community such as Highlands Ranch, subsidies are inherently discriminatory.” Cullen asked that each of directors be individually polled in open forum and that the minutes reflect the vote of each director. No board member came forward with a motion to act on Cullen’s petition and Cullen left the meeting immediately after. Board member Carolyn Schierholz then explained to those in attendance that the board has dealt with Cullen’s matter previously and it had received attention already.

Elkhart expands Douglas facility

Indiana-based Elkhart Plastics Inc. announced this past week that it is expanding its operations at its Highlands Ranch plant, located along the Santa Fe corridor on Blakeland Drive. The expansion includes the addition of 4,000 square feet of office space and 31,000 square feet on the manufacturing/warehouse floor, which will add up to between 15 and 20 new manufacturing jobs once the

expansion is complete. “I feel our biggest accomplishment in the last 25 years has been our ability to grow into a world-class organization ... while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and excitement upon which the business was founded,” said Elkhart Vice President Jeff Giacchino. “We look forward to adding more members to this team.”

Interested in local history?

There are three seats currently open to Douglas County residents on the county’s historic preservation board. The advisory board works with the county commissioners and the planning commission on zoning and subdivision issues related to cultural and historic resources and more, and also has a voice in historic sites in the county receiving designation. For more information or to apply, visit www.douglas.co.us/commissioners/citizen-boards/historic-preservation-board/ or contact Judy Hammer at 303-660-7460. The application deadline is Dec. 2.

Free wildfire seminar slated

Homeowners who live near forested areas or on large acreage are invited to take advantage of a free wildfire mitigation seminar hosted by the Douglas County Conservation District from 9 a.m. until noon Nov. 9 at the Franktown Firehouse, 1959 S. Highway 83 in Franktown. The seminar will present information on defensible space, structural ignition, local fire mitigation, current health conditions of area forests and forest health projects and grant opportunities. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by the end of the week by calling 303-688-3042, ext. 100 or emailing pam.brewster@co.nacdnet. net.

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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Airport, owners of one of the nation’s busiest airports is currently accepting applications for a Communications Specialist. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or similar field; 2 yrs. experience developing and implementing public information programs or as a writer or editor in the print or broadcast media; familiarity with incident command terminology is preferred; and fluency in both written and spoken English is required. The primary focus of this position will be to communicate and raise the awareness of airport information, programs, special projects and accomplishments of the Airport Authority to the public through the media, website, social media, newsletters, brochures and presentations. Act as a public information officer during airport incidents/accidents. Work involves gathering, writing, and editing material to be released to the news media, periodicals, website and social media. The position also requires some independent judgment, creativity, initiative and ability to manage a flexible work schedule which includes attendance at community/tenant meetings and other events outside regular office hours. This is an exempt salaried position with excellent benefits after 60 days. Starting salary offer will be based on qualifications. You may obtain an Application for Employment & full Job Description in person or at http://www.centennialairport.com/Employment. Please hand-deliver, mail or e-mail your completed application with a copy of your resume, work samples and salary history to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 S. Peoria St., Unit G1, Englewood, CO 80112 or contact Gwen at 303-218-2904. EOE

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FALL BREAKAWAY. Break away from your busy schedule and join us for a fun evening of painting at the women’s fall breakaway: canvas and mocktails, from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 8 in the commons at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Lani Whitley will demonstrate and lead the group in a canvas-painting project. Bring your daughters, neighbors, family and friends to this special night. Fun nonalcoholic drinks will be served. Register at chcc.org/women.

GRIEF SUPPORT. Surviving the Holidays, a class that provides tips and ideas for dealing with grief during the holiday season, is planned from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The biblically-based program, led by Evie Bodett, pastor of care, features video instructions and open group discussion. A holiday survival guide is included in the $5 per person fee. Register at chcc.org/care.

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Women’s Chorale, performing “Rejoice in the Lamb,” a celebration of Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday. Show presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. A second show is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.augustanaarts.org for tickets and information.

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Retirement, presented by Bob Schulz, a retired Fortune 500 company human resources and retirement planning senior executive, is presented from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. This opportunity will decrease your anxiety about the future by having a plan for retirement. These seminars are geared for participants who are 40 years or older, but can also be beneficial for younger people who are assisting their parents with Social Security, Medicare and/or Medicaid issues. Register at chcc.org/money.

NOV. 9 VETERAN’S TRIBUTE. The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents its annual tribute to the men and women of the armed forces at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway Littleton. Adding their voices to this concert is the Knights of Columbus Colorado State Men’s Choir conducted by Thomas Shinners and the Northridge Elementary School choir conducted by Dawn McGonagle. This free performance will have a variety of music that honors veterans and our country. Visit www.hrconcertband.org. Admission is free. NOV. 9-10 ART FAIR More than 100 selected artisans will have their art, crafts, foods and gifts available from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Applewood Arts at Highlands Ranch High School, south of C-470 on University and Cresthill Lane. No strollers. Visit www. applewoodartsandcrafts.com for email contests, maps, admission discounts and more. NOV. 11 FINANCIAL PROGRAM. Planning is the only way to make

sure you have the financial resources to cover the later years. Attend a panel discussion led by Cathy Noon, Centennial mayor, from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 11, at the South Metro Chamber in the Streets at Southglenn, near Sears. Experts including Elder Law, real estate, non-medical care, community placement, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and wills. We’ll discuss necessary decisions and wise planning. To register, go to www.BestChamber.com events. Call Carolyn Gensler at 303-885-9989 to reserve your seat for this free event. Space is limited. Sign up now.

NOV. 12 GROUP MEETING. PFLAG, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians, Gays and Gender Identity, meets from 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. The group meets monthly, on the second Tuesday of each month. Support is followed by a program. Everyone is welcome. Email info@pflaghighlandsranch.org.

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In late 2012 the district was among many organizations and municipalities to receive written notice from Xcel ordering them to cease attaching signs and banners to utility poles by the first of the year. After receiving protests from a number of its large clients, the Minnesota-based energy company stated in March that as long as the poles are in good shape and safety standards are being met, banners can fly. Tom Henley, Xcel area manager for community and government affairs, said the safety issue Xcel is concerned with is the stress of wind loading caused by items attached to the poles. Henley said the company has had several utility poles with items attached fail around the country, but according to HRMD general manager Terry Nolan, that has never occurred in Highlands Ranch. Following the March reversal, a grading system was implemented, and after

from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. This gathering is open to men who have undergone treatment or have yet to do so. Join us as we share our experiences with prostate cancer. All discussions are confidential. Visit chcc.org/ care.

NOV. 15 to Dec. 15 GIFT CARD drive. Resort 2 Kindness (R2K) hosts its BIG GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

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DEC. 12 VOLUNTEER ROUND-UP. The National Western Stock Show and Rodeo needs 150-200 volunteers in guest relations, children’s programs, horse and livestock shows, and the trade show. The 108th stock show is Jan. 11-26. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to set up an interview for a volunteer spot, attend the National Western volunteer roundup from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For information and to fill out a volunteer application, go to http://www.nationalwestern.com/volunteer/ or contact Kellie at 303-299-5562.

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NOV. 27 COMMUNION SERVICE. Bring family, friends and guests to the Thansgiving Eve communion service at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in the worship center at Chery Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Taking the Time To Say Thanks, hosted by Dr. Ramona Spilman, pastor of adult education, will offer a time to reflect, remember and give thanks. Music and the sacrament of communion will help set the tone for a meaningful Thanksgiving celebration. KidZone is available for children ages 5 and younger.

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all of the Highlands Ranch poles were inspected by the utility company, 23 of the 60 poles in question in Highlands Ranch received a D, E, or F, meaning that they would not be allowed to have banners attached until the poles were replaced by Xcel. “If we want to move ahead with banners we would not be able to do anything that resembled an organized plan,” Case said. “Xcel has made us aware that even if a pole is a Class A pole it still requires a pole attachment agreement, and we don’t have the specific pole attachment agreements (from them) yet.” Case said he doesn’t expect rapid results on Xcel’s end, and that even if the district were able to get the agreements taken care of, the end result would be a “spotty display of banners” scattered throughout Highlands Ranch until the other poles are replaced — something he said Xcel plans on doing in the next couple years. The board of directors unanimously agreed with Case’s Oct. 29 recommendation to forgo the banner program in 2013 and 2014 and will revisit the situation in 2015.

This family event for all ages will start and finish near Shea Stadium, next to Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch • Certified 5K course • Competitive and recreational runners • Post-race activities including beer garden, prize drawings, vendor booths, etc. • Awards ceremony Regi st • Runner t-shirt and promotional bags now er : www for all participants .td5k .com • Baby joggers allowed for runners • Strollers and dogs on leashes allowed for walk

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Concert aids flood victims

“A Painter at Work” by Paul Cezanne, 1874-75, oil on panel, is in the “Nature as Muse” portion of “Passport to Paris,” and shows the start of “plein air” painting by the Impressionists as oil paints became available in tubes. From the Frederick Hamilton Collection. Photos courtesy of the Denver Art Museum

Art offers view of French society ‘Passport to Paris’ at Denver museum By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Three related shows meld together flawlessly at the Denver Art Museum to give local art lovers a welcoming visit to Paris and its environs. Beloved artists appear in more than one collection, showing how they bridged across years and segments of society and from academic standards to joyful renderings of sunshine and the outdoors. “Passport to Paris” continues through Feb. 9, 2014, in the Hamilton Building. “Court to Cafe: Three Centuries of French Artworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum” is the entry point, and it features 50 works from the collection of the famous museum in Hartford, Conn. These works begin with 17th-century paintings of religious scenes, mythological subjects, landscapes, still lifes and genre scenes and extend to the early 19th century. This DAM installation in the second floor Anschutz Gallery is especially welldesigned and features high color, handstenciled walls, architectural moldings and decorative art from the museum’s own collection, such as damask chairs and small furniture pieces. Music plays in the background. Another pleasing touch is the inclusion of several stylish white dresses, matching the ones depicted in paintings of intimate home scenes. They are on loan from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Since works range from the early 1600s to the early 1900s, the visitor finds early works by Edgar Degas, Camille Pissaro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse Lautrec and Claude Monet here, plus later works in the two subsequent exhibits, weaving threads of the story together. Next stop is “Drawing Room: an Intimate Look at French Drawings from the Esmond Bradley Martin Collection,” a collection that is kept at the DAM, although its owner lives elsewhere. It is on the second floor in the Martin and McCormick Gallery. Included are 39 works on paper in a range of techniques. Sketches by artists from across the time period draw a viewer up close to appreciate the lines — in fact, there are some magnifying lenses provided

“Nympheas (Water Lilies)” by Claude Monet, 1907 oil on canvas, is loaned by the Wadsworth Atheneum.

if you go “Passport to Paris” continues through Feb. 9 at the Denver Art Museum, 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock, with a special exhibition ticket that includes all three segments plus general museum admission. Tickets cost $12 members/$22 adult non-members, with discounts. See denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000. There will be extended holiday hours — again see the website.

for those who need assistance in appreciating the delicate works. For the first time, Impressionist paintings from the Frederic C. Hamilton collection are shown in what may be the most popular segment: “Nature as Muse.” Some works from the DAM collection are blended into this collection in the Gallagher Family Gallery on the first floor, which focuses on landscape. In a press tour, DAM

director Christoph Heinrich pointed out that oil paints became available in tubes in the mid-1800s, enabling artists to work outdoors in that medium, “en plein air.” Because many Colorado artists prefer to work outdoors, it is expected that they will especially relate to “Nature as Muse” with its sunlit orchards and gardens. Related programming is extensive throughout the exhibit time. See denverartmuseum.org for scheduling. Of particular note is a collaboration with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, which provided a soundtrack for the Court to Cafe exhibit in advance and featured French music in its Nov. 1-3 concerts. Every Saturday at 1 p.m., various symphonic ensembles will present a 45-minute performance at the museum, featuring French masterworks with commentary to place them in context. The first-floor studio space will become a drawing studio, with local artists demonstrating and teaching on weekends.

Colorado Rising, a benefit concert for flood relief featuring performances by Dave Matthews, The Fray, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pekarek of The Lumineers, Devotchka and Nathaniel Rateliff, raised $650,000 on Oct. 27 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield. And from what I was told through emails and Facebook posts, the evening of unprecedented entertainment from Colorado musicians was a smash hit. The money raised will go to www. liveunitedcolorado.org, the United Ways of Colorado Flood Recovery Fund. “It’s no surprise that the entire music community from musicians to fans stepped up in a time of need for Colorado,” said Chuck Morris, president and CEO of concert organizer AEG Live Rocky Mountains. “Thank you all.”

Trivia at Inverness

WorldDenver, a nonprofit community organization dedicated to advancing an understanding of global affairs and cultures, is hosting its first Global Cup Challenge trivia fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Arapahoe County. The evening, with beverages sponsored by Molson Coors Brewing Co., will begin with a pub-food-themed buffet dinner following by an international trivia competition. Teams of five will compete in five rounds of questions based on current affairs, geography, businesses and organizations as well as globally minded professionals testing their knowledge to win donated prizes and a year of bragging rights. Celebrity quiz masters include: Kay Landen and Joanne Posner-Mayer (event co-chairs), Carolyn Richards, Joe Megyesy, Katie Evans, Alice Anneberg, Laurie Zeller, Kim Savit, Beverley Simpson and Selena Dunham. Greg Dobbs and Anna Alejo will serve as celebrity quiz masters for the Challenge. Funds raised will support WorldDenver’s programs: Denver World Affairs Council, Young Professionals, International Visitor Leadership Program, Home Hospitality, GlobaLiteracy and WorldDenver Talks. For registration materials, event information and sponsorship opportunities, go to www.globalcupchallenge.org.

Bonnano ventures into Venue

Frank Bonanno is the Denver restaurant industry’s Energizer Bunny. And although he’s built an empire than includes seven restaurants, two bars and a pie shop, he’s busting a move into the hip Highland neighborhood by opening a sandwich shop in the former Venue Bistro space at 3609 E. 32nd Ave., according to a post at the blog www. denver.eater.com. Bonanno intends to offer gourmet sandwiches with housecured meats, according to the Eater story.

Argyll finds new home

Eater Denver also reports that Robert Thompson, owner of Argyll, the popular Cherry Creek gastro pub that Parker continues on Page 19

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Book sheds light on Indian Wars Writer will appear at Tattered Cover LoDo By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com When co-author Bob Drury appears in Denver on Nov. 14, he should attract many local history buffs who focus on the chaotic 19th-century Western American Indian Wars. He and fellow writer Tom Clavin have just published their account of the Ogalala Sioux chief Red Cloud — described as “the only Plains Indian to defeat the United States Army in a war, forcing the American government to sue for peace in a conflict named for him.” The book is titled “The Heart of Everything That Is,” which is a translation for the Native American “Paha Sapa,” the sacred Black Hills area in what is now South Dakota. More specifically, the mystical “breathing” Wind Cave of the Black Hills is thought to be where the ancient gods delivered the ancestors of Red Cloud and his people. When the “manifest destiny” proponents of the U.S. government eyed the potential gold in the Black Hills as fair game, there followed many years of broken treaties and fierce combat. These authors write in clear descriptive terms about the lands the Sioux controlled at one time — said to be about 20 percent of the contiguous United States, shown on a map that extends from Iowa to Idaho and north into Montana. The Bozeman Trail, a main route for westward gold seekers and other settlers, ran through it. The writers also are skilled in describing the total philosophical disconnect between whites and Indians — not new information certainly, but particularly well stated. An autobiography by Red Cloud, dictated to a longtime friend, white trapper Sam Deon, was found, which offered new material. The extensive bibliography cites the many original sources the authors found, such as writings by the commander of

“The Heart of Everything That Is” was co-authored by Bob Drury, who will appear at Tattered Cover/Colfax on Nov. 14. Courtesy image Fort Phil Kearny, Col. Henry B. Carrington. These lend color throughout the book, including domestic details from women and grisly accounts of slaughter. On Dec. 21, a combative Capt. William J. Fetterman, sent out from the fort to protect a wood gathering train — and firmly instructed not to chase lurking Indians over the ridge — gave in to visions of glory and chased Indian scouts who had been teasing. (A final insult was when an insolent Crazy Horse mooned him and his troops, according to Drury and Clavin.) He led his limited number of about 80 Bluecoats into an ambush by about 2,000 waiting warriors, resulting in what is now called the Fetterman Massacre, in which all the members of the Fetterman party were killed.

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Greensky Bluegrass comes to Gothic Jam favorites set for two-night run By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com No strangers to the Colorado music scene, Michigan-born jamgrass band Greensky Bluegrass — which opened at Red Rocks for Galactic and Railroad Earth this summer — will grace The Gothic Theatre stage for the first time this coming weekend. The hard-touring quintet will be headlining the Englewood theatre Nov. 15 and 16, with fellow bluegrass band Fruition supporting both nights. The band, which started as a trio playing open mic nights in Kalamazoo, Mich., in 2000, added standup bassist Mike Devol in 2004 and dobro-player extraordinaire Anders Beck in 2007. Playing close to 175 gigs a year, they’ve become a popular headliner at medium-sized clubs across the country, while climbing closer to the headlining slots at festivals with each passing summer. Calling bluegrass “a jumping-off point for the band,” no two shows are ever the same for the hard-rocking group, which boasts close to 200 songs in its live repertoire. When the band leaves its own catalog behind, which they do four or five times per show, no one ever knows what they are going to hear. Odds are it won’t be your traditional bluegrass cover though. At their recent sold-out, two-night run in Boulder, Greensky covered everything from Bruce Springsteen to String Cheese Incident, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Bob Marley and the Grateful Dead. “We’re all music heads, and

love writing, but we also love other people’s music as well,” Beck said. “I think if there weren’t such strong songwriters in the band, playing covers would feel a little cheaper on some level. But I think it allows us to play unique covers in the set and not let it be the highlight per se. At some level we are just looking for the common denominator with the fans.” And while the Greensky cover selection can kick the energy level of a crowd into high gear, it is the originals, mostly penned by mandolin player and lead vocalist Paul Hoffman or guitar player Dave Bruzza, that send the crowd into a frenzy. The band’s recent album, “Handguns,” helped to launch the band’s popularity to the next level, and the decision to give half of it away for free on the Greensky website, SoundCloud and through social media didn’t hurt anything either. “We just really wanted to get it out there,” Beck said. “We aren’t a household name in most households, but we figured that if you can turn your friends onto liking Greensky Bluegrass by saying, `Hey, check it out, it’s free,’ you’ll want to hear more.” Greensky will release its fifth studio album, “If Sorrows Swim,” in February, highlighted by new cuts, “Windshield,” “In Control,” “Worried about the Weather,” and “Leap Year,” all cuts they are already playing on the road. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www. greenskybluegrass.com or www. gothictheatre.com. Single-day tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show and two-day passes are $30 in advance. Showtime is 9 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16 at The Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood.

ABOVE: Mike Bont, of Greensky Bluegrass, shreds on the banjo Oct. 24 during the band’s recent gig at The Fox Theatre in Boulder. The Michigan-based band, which sold out the Fox, is playing Englewood’s Gothic Theatre Nov. 15 and 16. LEFT: Greensky Bluegrass member Paul Hoffman performs at Boulder’s Fox Theatre. The band, coming to Englewood, has nearly 200 songs in its live repertoire. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

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curtain time Electra and others

“Electra Onion Eater” is Buntport’s adaptation of Sophocles’ “Electra.” It plays through Nov. 23 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Murder begets murder in a classic Greek tragedy turned into comedy by Erin Rollman, Hannah Duggan and Erik Edborg of Buntport. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: stuff@ buntport.com.

King Arthur and court

of Molly Ivins,” which was a sellout earlier this year in Denver, returns for two weeks only, with the great Rhonda Brown in her starring role. Performances: 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 21, 22, 23; 2 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24. Presented by The LIDA Project at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 26th and Walnut Streets, Boulder. Tickets: $35/$25/$15, 303-444-7328, thedairy. org.

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“Monty Python’s Spamalot” makes its irreverent way onto the Boulder’s Dinner Theatre stage from Nov. 16 to March 1, 2014, in a search for the Holy Grail. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays — see bouldersdinnertheatre.com or call for schedule and ticket prices, starting at $38: 303-449-6000.

“The Greater Good” by local playwright Rebecca Gorman O’Neill plays through Nov. 23 at the Work|Space at The Laundry on Lawrence, 2701 Lawrence St., Denver. Presented by And Toto Too Theatre Company. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Tickets: $22/$20/$11 on Wednesdays: andtototoo.org.

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closed in 2011, has found new digs inside the Las Margaritas space at 1035 E. 17th Ave. in Uptown. Las Margaritas will close after 19 years at that location. The new Argyll space, renamed Argyll Whisky Beer, will undergo a remodel and expansion of the kitchen and bar area. The bar menu will include the largest whisky library in Colorado, according to Eater. Executive chef will be John Broening, who runs the kitchen at Thompson’s Le Grand Bistro.

Colorado eateries among best

More Denver and Boulder eateries are taking their rightful place alongside their bigger-city brethren on national “best” lists. Case in point: Here comes Travel + Leisure magazine’s 30 Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S., which included Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder on the lauded list. Said T+L: “Boulder isn’t the first place you’d look for one of America’s best Italian restaurants, but it certainly shouldn’t be last. The philosophy of master sommelier Bobby Stuckey and chef Lachlan MackinnonPatterson’s Italian restaurant in the shadow of the Rockies is based on the neighborhood restaurants in the subalpine region of northeast Italy —

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0340 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/8/2013 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: FRANK S. FITCH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA'S MORTGAGE ALLIANCE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/30/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 1/5/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009000319 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $261,548.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $247,797.39 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 14, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 86-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5440 Wickerdale Ln., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/2/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 9105.05536 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0340 First Publication: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0527 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/12/2013 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: GREG D MUILENBURG AND DAWN M DIZE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/20/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/4/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005106676 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $220,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $226,050.93 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 93, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1312 Savannah Sparrow Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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 Certific-

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 93, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-F, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1312 Savannah Sparrow Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/12/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-03534 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0527 First Publication: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0532 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/12/2013 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: JOHN CULLEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/18/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 11/12/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002120235 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $247,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $275,456.73 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.***Loan Modification Agreement made on January 1, 2011 Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 8/2/2006, under Reception No. 2006066266.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 328, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10121 Mountain Maple Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/12/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1068.06342 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0532 First Publication: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0538 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/14/2013 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: MOLLEE C. KIKUMOTO AND ROBERT M. SANDERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE DESIGN GROUP.COM Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE RALI 2006QS17 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/31/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006075294 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $268,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $268,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/14/2013 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: MOLLEE C. KIKUMOTO AND ROBERT M. SANDERS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE DESIGN GROUP.COM Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE RALI 2006QS17 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/31/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006075294 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $268,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $268,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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 158, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-Y, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 11027 Chesmore Street , Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 7/3/2013, Reception number 2013055854. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/14/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-03568 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0538 First Publication: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0542 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/14/2013 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: DONNA FEJFAR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-6CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/21/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004010123 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $197,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $197,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay 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 163, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-H, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4764 Waldenwood Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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, December 4, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/14/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-00063R *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0542 First Publication: 10/10/2013 Last Publication: 11/7/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10761 Solar Drive, Littleton, CO 80125

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0560 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/22/2013 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: CRAIG R WELTON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF FIRST COMMUNITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/9/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 12/17/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008084555 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $327,365.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $323,602.38 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 314, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-Y, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4207 Aspenmeadow Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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, December 11, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA L KADRMAS, ESQ. Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 1269.22357 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0560 First Publication: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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, December 11, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY DECKER Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-945-25122 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0562 First Publication: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2013 FAIRVIEW PARKWAY AT WEYBRIDGE STREET MAST ARM INSTALLATION PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER TF 2013-050 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of final installation of a traffic signal, to include but not limited to; providing and installing certain traffic signal items; installation of items furnished by Douglas County; traffic control and testing at the intersection of Fairview Parkway and Weybridge Street, in Douglas County. The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, and copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $35.00 for each set. The $35.00 is non-refundable. (Additional charge if mailing is required.) A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • PVC Conduit 2” Bored 475 LF • Fiber Optic Cable (72 Strand) (Single Mode) 970 LF • Fiber Optic Cable (12 Strand) (Single Mode)(Gator Patch) 100 LF • Traffic Signal Poles (Install Only) 4 EA Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Robert Kenny, Project Manager at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 924385 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0562

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/23/2013 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: JAMES D. BRUNETTI AND SHARON E. BRUNETTI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 11/15/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007088638 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $389,503.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, VIEW RIDGE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10761 Solar Drive, Littleton, CO 80125 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, December 11, 2013, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 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: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/23/2013 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone num-

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ALEXYZANDER PALTZA, D.O.B. 10/3/2012 Child, and concerning: TIFFANY PALTZA, Mother, And STEPHEN KYLE SIEGEL, Father Respondents, NICHOLAS FRANKEL, Mother’s boyfriend, KENNETH PALTZA, Maternal Uncle, ASHLEY PENA, Uncle’s girlfriend Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303- 688-5894 Atty. Reg. #: 13865 E-mail: jthirkel@douglas.co.us

TO STEPHEN KYLE SIEGEL: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected based upon the factual allegations and legal definitions of dependency or neglect set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is served simultaneously with this Dependency Summons and additional copies of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

November 7, 2013

A Return of Service and Advisement Hearing has been set for November 25, 2013 at 9:30 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, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

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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 and meet the indigency guidelines established by the Colorado Supreme Court, appointment of counsel by the Court at state expense. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children 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 section 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2013, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. Rule 4.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure provides for the following advisement about dependency and neglect cases: (a) At the first appearance before the court, the respondent(s) shall be fully advised by the court as to all rights and the possible consequences of a finding that a child is dependent or neglected. The court shall make certain that the respondent(s) understand the following: (1) The nature of the allegations contained in the petition; (2) As a party to the proceeding, the right to counsel; (3) That if the respondent(s) is a parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and is indigent, the respondent may be assigned counsel as provided by law. (4) The right to a trial by jury; (5) That any admission to the petition must be voluntary; (6) The general dispositional alternatives available to the court if the petition is sustained, as set forth in Section 19-3-508, C.R.S.; (7) That termination of the parent-child legal relationship is a possible remedy which is available if the petition is sustained; (8) That if a motion to terminate the parent-child legal relationship is filed, the court will set a separate hearing at which the allegations of the motion must be proven by clear and convincing evidence; (9) That termination of the parent-child legal relationship means that the subject child would be available for adoption; (10) That any party has the right to appeal any final decision made by the court; and (11) That if the petition is admitted, the court is not bound by any promises or representations made by anyone about dispositional alternatives selected by the court. (b) The respondent(s), after being advised, shall admit or deny the allegations of the petition. (c) If a respondent(s) admits the allegations in the petition, the court may accept the admission after making the following finding: (1) That the respondent(s) understand his or her rights, the allegations contained in the petition, and the effect of the admission; (2) That the admission is voluntary. (d) Notwithstanding any provision of this Rule to the contrary, the court may advise a non-appearing respondent(s) pursuant to this Rule in writing and may accept a written admission to the petition if the respondent has affirmed under oath that the respondent(s) understands the advisement and the consequences of the admission, and if, based upon such sworn statement, the court is able to make the findings set forth in part (c) of this Rule. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: October 30, 2013 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 924361 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: November 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Legal Notice No.: 924361 First Publication: November 7, 2013 Last Publication: November 7, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

CASE NUMBER: 13JV222 * DIVISION 2 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rules 2.2 and 4.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2013. TO STEPHEN KYLE SIEGEL: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected based upon the factual allegations and legal definitions of dependency or neglect set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is served simultaneously with this Dependency Summons and additional copies of which may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

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November 7, 2013

Graffiti gives birth to art concept Aaron’s work shown in Englewood By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com “In `Urban Scrawl,’ I sought to uncover a new form of selfexpression, a language that found its roots in graffiti but became something else entirely,” says Patricia Aaron’s artist statement for an exhibit at Museum Outdoor Arts. “I layered encaustic and streetartist ink, carving and splattering the surfaces of my canvases to juxtapose thriving cities and broken landscapes, spare beginnings and elaborate ends. The result was a vibrant montage of textures, strokes and colors — an abstract reflection of the chaotic and dynamic scenes that were the impetus behind this work.” She talks of recent visits to Cape Town, South Africa, and New York City, where she was constantly drawn to the ever-present graffiti — an underlying presence in this collection of paintings. Aaron’s ideas are colorfully illustrated with a collection of new works included in a joint exhibit, “Urban Abstract — Rural Grid,” with Denver ceramic artist Chandler Romeo at the Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood, which runs through March 8, 2014. She said, during a visit to her home studio in Greenwood Village, that she and Romeo had their art placed together in an exhibit last year at the Republic Building in Denver. They decided it was a good fit and pitched the

if you go If you go: “Urban Abstract — Rural Grid” is at the Museum Outdoor Arts in the Englewood Civic Center, second floor, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 303-806-0444. Admission is free. idea of a joint exhibit to Cynthia Madden Leitner, the MOA director, who curated the Republic Building show. MOA’s theme for the year is “abstract,” which works for Aaron’s colorful two-dimensional works and Romeo’s sculptural clay compositions. Aaron explained her encaustic process to studio visitors, starting with a one-pound block of beeswax: She melts eight pounds at a time in a crock pot, adding a pound of Damar crystals, the material Damar varnish is made from. Clear yellow, it has bits of insects and debris in it. After two to three hours of cooking in the crockpot, she strains the liquid medium through polyester and loads it into a muffin pan (large), storing the resulting cakes until needed. “I’m always making these,” she said. Next step is to melt a cake of medium and add pigment in a container set on her studio hotbox. She keeps an assortment of colors ready to work with, discarding them if they grow muddy. With inexpensive bristle brushes, she strokes the material onto a board backing: wood or Masonite panel. For this show, she used both, including some circular

Encaustic paintings by Patricia Aaron are shown in her studio, awaiting transfer to the Museum Outdoor Art gallery for “Urban Abstract-Rural Grid,” an exhibit with Denver ceramic artist Chandler Romeo, which runs Nov. 9 to March 8, 2014. Photo courtesy of Dustin Ellingboe panels built at the MOA during an early fall residency from reclaimed barn wood. In addition, there is a series of 21 wheels, “Urban Legends,” poured in molds during her MOA residency and mounted in groups of three. When the artist brushes the melted wax on the board, it sets up immediately and she uses a torch to fuse it with the layers beneath it. Or, she may stroke on layers of ink, which will blend with the wax when fused. She may also carve and scrape the surface with a ce-

ramic tool, adding texture to the work. The resulting pieces, each distinctively different, will look alive, almost in motion to a viewer who can discover patterns in the multiple layers of intense color and black ink accents. Aaron also makes encaustic monoprints by painting on the hotbox surface and laying a piece of paper on it and rubbing with a brayer. “I love mark making,” she says happily. Aaron, who earned an MFA from the University of Denver

in 1998, has taught and exhibited widely and held several artist residencies. She and her husband have three grown daughters. She is represented by Space Gallery in Denver, Water Street Gallery in Douglas, Mich., and William and Joseph Gallery on Santa Fe’s Canyon Road. Also showing at the MOA: Tyler Wayne McCall’s “Lightworks,” in the Light Box Gallery and a custom soundscape by Immersive Studios in the MOA Sound Gallery, where one sits, surrounded by sound — relaxing.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 4, 2013

crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You enjoy the attention early in the week, but it might be a good idea to opt for some privacy by week’s end so that you can have more time to consider an upcoming decision. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You unearthed some surprising facts. Now you need to consider how to use them to your advantage. Meanwhile, it might be best to keep what you’ve learned secret for now. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) A comment by a colleague piques your curiosity to know more. Best advice: You’ll find people more likely to offer information if you’re discreet when making your inquiries. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Your energy levels begin to rise by midweek. This allows you to catch up with your heavy workload and still have plenty of get-up-and-go to go out on the town this weekend. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) You’re probably roaring your head off about a perceived slight from a longtime critic. Ignore it. That person might just be trying to goad you into doing something you might later regret. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) The early part of the week is open to spontaneity. Then it’s time to settle into your usual routine to get all your tasks done. A personal situation could require more attention from you. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A meeting of the minds on a workplace project might well develop into something more personal for Libras looking for romance. Aspects are also favorable for platonic relationships. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A more-positive mood might be difficult to assume in light of a recent problem involving the health of someone special. But by week’s end, your emotional barometer should start to rise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Look for a changed attitude from a former adversary once he or she realizes you have your colleagues’ full support. Now you can refocus your energies on that workplace project. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) This time, a difference of opinion might not be resolved in your favor. But be patient. It ultimately could all work out to your advantage, as new information begins to develop. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A tug of war develops between the artistic Aquarian’s creative aspect and his or her practical side. Best advice: Prioritize your schedule so you can give appropriate time to both. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) You could be entering a career phase awash with job-related demands. But avoid being swamped by the overflow and, instead, keep treading water as you deal with demands one by one. BORN THIS WEEK: You are an exceptionally loyal person, and you’re respected for your ability to keep the secrets entrusted to you. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Heaping helping of hymn-singing South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway in Littleton, invites families to a “Hymn and Gospel Music Sing Concert” at 7 p.m. Nov. 16, featuring Jerry Nelson and the Rocky Mountain Praise Choir. They will repeat a concert of favorite hymns and gospel music that was a great success in August at First Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village. The choir of 80 to 100 voices from churches around the metro area will be accompanied by a full orchestra. Admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 303-798-2406 for information.

lawn. Admission is free; donations are welcomed.

Author coming to bookstore

Young musicians perform

Best-selling author Richard Paul Evans (“The Christmas Box”) will meet readers to discuss and sign his latest book, “The Four Doors,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Tattered Cover/Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St., in the Town Center. The book grew out of a talk he prepared for young people and is a guide. His “doors” are: Believe there’s a reason you were born; Free yourself from limitation; Magnify your life; and develop a love-centered map. His text enlarges on each one in easy, accessible language. 303-470-7050.

Fort Logan open house

The Friends of Historic Fort Logan will host an open house at the restored Officers’ Home at the fort from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Of special interest is a display of World War I and World War II military hardware and related items. The collection was accumulated by Arthur Rossi following his 1953-1955 term in noncombatant duty in Korea. He started with a jigsaw puzzle and added personal items. The fort entrance is in Sheridan on Oxford Avenue, just west of Lowell Boulevard. The restored home is on the south side of the parade ground, with a cannon on the front

Castle Rock

Three young classical musicians from the Young Musicians Foundation roster will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. They are: flutist Sarah Umezono, violinist Andrew Ying and violinist Natalie Hodges. Richard Holbrook, guest pianist and YMF alumnus, will also perform. The three will receive financial assistance for early training, such as fees to participate in competitions and concerts, travel costs, accompanist’s fees, master classes, as well as career counseling and performance opportunities. Admission is free. 303-794-6379.

Patriotic

The Highlands Ranch Concert Band will perform its annual tribute to men and women of the armed forces at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. The band will be joined by the Knights of Columbus Men’s Choir, conducted by Thomas Shinners and the Northridge Elementary School choir, conducted by Dawn McGonagle. The free performance will include “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Armed Forces Salute,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and other patriotic

Highlands Ranch

1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

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Franktown

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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pieces. For information about band membership, call Kelley Messall, 303-683-4102 or visit hrconcertband.org.

taly. Contact information: trish.sangelo@ arapahoe.edu and marsha.wooley@arapahoe.edu.

Travel for artists

Environmental films

“Art in Italy” is offered May 17 to June 1 by two Arapahoe Community College art professors, painter Marsha Wooley and photographer Trish Sangelo. The two-week course in photography or plein air painting will be held at La Romita, a 500-year-old monastery in Umbria that has been converted into an art school. Credit and non-credit options available. (Wooley painted there last year.) For information, see: arapahoe.edu/ArtinI-

Littleton

The 2013 Colorado Environmental Film Festival rolls into the Wildlife Experience at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 to show six films on the Extreme Screen. One can come and go. Films begin at 6 p.m. Cash bar and concessions will be open throughout the event and exhibits will be open 7:30 to 8:30. The Wildlife Experience is at 10035 S. Peoria, Parker. Tickets: $10, online: thewildlifeexperience. org or by calling 720-488-3344.

Parker

Joy LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Open and Welcoming

Sunday Worship

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

You are invited to worship with us:

8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am

www.st-andrew-umc.com

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

303-798-8485

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Littleton

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

Lone Tree

Church of Christ

Welcome Home!

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us

Currently meeting at: 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200 Lone Tree 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science at the Parker Mainstreet Center

Hilltop United Church Of Christ 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO 10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org 303-841-2808

Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Pastor David Fisher

Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel

Parker

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm

Abiding Word Lutheran Church (Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

SErviCES:

www.gracecolorado.com

Sundays at 10:00 am

303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Jerry Nelson and the Rocky Mountain Praise Choir will perform a “Hymn Gospel Music Sing Concert” on Nov. 16 at South Suburban Christian Church. Courtesy photo

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

First United Methodist Church

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...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:45 am 5755 Valley Hi Drive Parker, CO 303-941-0668

www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom Sunday Service

& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.

303.805.9890

www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ourcoloradonews.com.

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

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Letterpress museum taking shape Much work to be done on old Englewood Depot By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com “Celebrate the Englewood Depot,” says a poster designed by Tom Parson, who has bought the old Englewood Santa Fe Depot from the city. The depot now sits empty on Dartmouth Avenue. Parson’s plan is to keep the historic facade intact, as a designated historic landmark, and create a “living museum” dedicated to letterpress typography, art and poetry, with a working print shop, which will also be a teaching facility and hopefully, a community meeting place. The poster uses 11 different typestyles from Parson’s extensive collection: Egyptian Clarendon Ornamented, Samoa, Gothic Concave Tuscan Condensed, Racine, Skeleton Antique, Latin Expanded, Bradley Italic, Gothic, P.T. Barnum, Mowry Antique and Palantino Italic. He printed it at his business, Now It’s Up to You, at his home in Denver, where he has about a dozen historic printing presses, about 2,500 fonts of metal type and hundreds of fonts of wooden type and thousands of antique printer’s cuts, ornaments and borders, which will go to the museum. For a period, he attended auctions every weekend, he said. He got interested in printing through a study of poetry, which is sometimes printed on the old

presses in limited editions. His large library of poetry and typographic history will also have a place in the museum. His wife, Patti Parson, is managing producer for the PBS NewsHour, with responsibility for budgets and production staff news coverage, writing foundation grants that have secured millions, according to the couple’s proposal to the City of Englewood, presented Feb. 28. An open house to benefit the project was held on Oct. 26 at Ray Tomasso’s studio in Englewood, which houses many more antique printing presses, including a Washington Press, circa 1891, where depot volunteer Wilson Thomas was printing souvenir posters, one at a time. The organizers were selling subscriptions to a folio of letterpress prints contributed by artists around the world — to be delivered in the spring of 2014 — for donations starting at $150. Tom Parson said he and his wife are in the middle of setting a schedule for renovation of the interior, which involves bringing it up to ADA standards, adding heat, electricity, plumbing, handicap-accessible bathrooms … and an east wall in the basement. They are also in the middle of setting up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, which will ease the process of getting donations. They have sufficient funds to renovate the old building, which will have a preservation easement on the facade, per state historical society standards. His start-up mailing list of 90 includes young art student/in-

In background, from left: Tom Parson, who purchased the Englewood Depot, letterpress printer/teacher/musician Wilson Thomas, who demonstrated printing on an antique press, and Diane Wray Tomasso of the Inter-Ocean Curiosities Studio in Englewood attend an Oct. 26 open house at the studio to benefit the Englewood Depot. Courtesy photo by Ray Tomasso terns who have learned to make plastic printing plates with a computer, using the old typestyles; the guild of book workers and individual printing aficionados such as Wilson Thomas, who is also a teacher and musician who recently moved to Denver. There are a number of interested women also, involved with Etsy and the craft movement. He hopes to cooperate with city organizations and others to

provide public access. The city’s community gardens are next to his property and he hopes the gardeners may want to meet at the museum on occasion, for example. A membership structure will be established in the future. “The biggest problem is the building itself,” which needs substantial work, Parson said. Architect friends are working on design solutions, which will include a lift

for the handicapped from the main floor to basement, where the print shop will be established. Watch for progress on the Mission Style depot. Englewood’s managers and departments have been “really great and helpful,” Parson said, including building, zoning, fire, etc. For information: englewooddepot@gmail.com, or Parson can be reached at 720-480-5358.

Memories filtered through family lens ‘99 Histories’ runs at Vintage Theatre

through the logistics of producing numerous scenes in the tight quarters of Vintage’s small studio theater. Acting is strong and carries the story back and forth as bits of the past surface, like pieces of a puzzle. By Sonya Ellingboe Eunice (Tria Xiong), a 29-year-old forsellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com mer violin virtuoso, arrives at her mother’s home in New York “99 Histories” by Korean if you go City unannounced. dramatist Julia Cho follows a She is single, pregnant and well-used and generally com“99 Histories” plays agitated. Her mother, Sah-Jin pelling design, one that draws through Nov. 16 at Vintage (Sheila Ivy-Traister), is bewilin audience members of sevTheatre, 1468 Dayton St., dered by her behavior — she eral age ranges — motherAurora. Performances: 8 was a talented young musician, daughter conflict and the p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7 a Juilliard student, who seems histories behind it. Mothers, p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 to have lost her way, her will to daughters, sisters and aunts at the door, $23 advance, perform. in three generations are re$20 anytime seniors and Sah-Jin, who loves her membered in a story that is students. 303-856-7830, daughter blindly, but fails to unabout a Korean-American theatre-esprit-asia.org. derstand her, voices platitudes: family, but could translate to ”You can do anything you want any nationality. The play runs — as long as you want it badly through Nov. 16 and invites a enough …” visit from area theater lovers. The troubled Eunice, who has decided It completes the first season of the new Theatre Esprit Asia company, formed by to have the baby and give it up for adopMaria Cho and Tria Xiong after they con- tion, is concerned about family medical nected in the all-Asian cast of Vintage The- history, mental illness in particular. She finds mementos in the home that atre’s “Joy Luck Club” in May 2012. Skilled director Terry Dodd has brought suggest a number of unknowns in her together a polished cast and worked mother’s earlier life.

Sheila Ivy Traistor and Tria Xiong are involved mother and uneasy daughter in “99 Histories” at Vintage Theatre. Courtesy photo Vignettes bring these bits of the past to the stage, as well as glimpses of a young girl, played by SunHee Seo, a freshman at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, in her professional debut. Under Dodd’s direction, puzzle pieces

fit together by the end of Act II, although the future remains something of a question mark. As is often the case with an engaging performance, one heads out into the dark speculating about the ways a story might move forward.

‘Jazz Psalms Experience’ in Highlands Ranch Composer has finished more than 75 pieces By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Chuck Marohnic — nationally recognized teacher, educator, pianist, director, composer and arranger — spent considerable time meditating on the Psalms of the Bible. James Ramsey, director of music and arts ministries at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, said the Psalms were origi-

nally written as musical compositions — to be sung rather than read. “They were sung and accompanied by various musical instruments within the context of Hebrew worship over 3,000 years ago,” Ramsey said. Mahronic’s work has led to “The Jazz Psalms Experience,” to be performed at 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at St. Luke’s featuring Marohnic, the church’s adult, youth and children’s choirs, the Ministers of Music jazz band and St. Luke’s Youth Jazz Orchestra. Vocalist Carol Rogers, an international performer, will be featured. More than 75 original compositions are completed and the composer aims to

complete all 150 Psalms in the next two to three years. Each is being recorded by Music Serving the Word Ministries, a national organization that makes its new music available to church musicians and worship teams seeking new ways to present ancient Scriptures, Ramsey said. Mahronic is quoted: “I actually began to hear the words of the Psalms as music. I proceeded to write down the music I had heard and thus began the project.” Ramsey, who has produced a variety of musical experiences at St. Luke’s to interpret spiritual teachings, said “the audience attending the `Jazz Psalms Experience’

will hear an entirely if you go fresh interpretation “The Jazz Psalms of the Psalms, deExperience” will take livered via the lanplace at 3 p.m. Nov. guage of modern 10 at St. Luke’s United music, influenced Methodist Church, 8917 by jazz, rock, funk, S. Broadway, Highlands R&B and world muRanch. Admission is sic …” free. 303-470-5615, Also planned: a stlukeshr.com. high school holiday festival in December with more than 200 students in the new Performing Arts Academy, which will go year-round in 2014.

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Jaguars advance to soccer semis Rock Canyon edges Heritage 1-0 in 5A quarterfinal clash By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Rock Canyon came out on top 1-0 in a hard-fought battle that lasted the full 80 minutes from starting whistle to gameending buzzer at the state Class 5A quarterfinal game with Heritage Nov. 2. “This was a battle and a heck of a game,” Jaguars coach Sean Henning said after the game at Shea Stadium. “Heritage is a very good soccer team. It was tough, but we just kept working and fortunately got the goal we needed to win the game.” Adam Buseck, Heritage coach, said his team played well. “The kids did everything I asked them to do,” he said. “Rock Canyon is a good team. When they got a sort of soft goal early, they made it stand up for the win.” The win advances the Jaguars to the semifinals against Denver East. The Angels come into the game with a 10-5-3 record. They advanced this far with wins over Highlands Ranch, Rangeview and Liberty. Rock Canyon advances to the state semifinals with a 15-0-2 record. The Jaguars have already bested playoff opponents Doherty, Arapahoe and Heritage. Both state semifinals will be played at Legacy Stadium, which is adjacent to Cherokee Trail High School at 25901 E. Arapa-

Rock Canyon’s Gabe Krzywdzinski (1) pushes the ball as Heritage player Dalton Lundberg (10) moves to cut off the attack. Krzywdzinski’s long distance shot in the first half gave Rock Canyon the 1-0 win. Photo by Tom Munds hoe Road. The first game of the evening matches Boulder (15-3) against Pine Creek (15-1-2) at 4 p.m. at Legacy Stadium. Soccer purists should have enjoyed the Nov. 2 Rock Canyon-Heritage quarterfinal battle. The game was played at a racehorse tempo. The play moved from one end of the field to the other as, when a team took pos-

session of the ball, they sought to establish control of the flow of the game to mount a successful scoring attack. “We came in working to maintain possession of the ball. That is our style of play. We made that work in the first half,” the Jaguar coach said after the game. “But Heritage stepped up the attack and the drive

to challenge us in the second half. They pressed the attack frequently but our back line and goalkeeping kept the ball out of the net. The defense has been solid all year, and I believe this is our ninth or tenth shutout this season.” Both teams created scoring opportunities. But, at both ends of the field, the defenders and goalie combined to keep shots out of the net. The only exception came about midway through the first half when Gabe Krzywdzinski drilled a line-drive shot at goal from about 35 yards out. “The long shot is sort of my specialty,” Krzywdzinski said after the game. “Today, we were pushing up field when I had the ball come to me across my body. I settled it on the ground and, when I looked up, I saw there were no defenders in front of me and the goalie was off line so I took the shot. I didn’t aim. I just shot a prayer at the goal.” Krzywdzinski’s shot was a line drive to the upper left corner of the goal and it sailed by the outreached hand of the leaping goalie and into the net. The junior midfielder said seeing the ball go into the net was the best feeling he has had in his life. The Heritage coach said his team played well all game and they stepped up the attack in the second half. “We did make some alterations and had more guys go forward to press the attack in the second half,” Buseck said. “We worked on pushing the ball wide and coming down the wings. Our kids did their best and that’s all you can ask.”

Awareness key to concussion prevention Steps taken to reduce risk to high school athletes By Nick Puckett

npuckett@ourcoloradonews.com Throughout the past decade, “concussion” has become an increasingly dreaded word in the world of sports. With the growing awareness of the consequences of untreated concussions, being diagnosed with one or more can cause a week on the sidelines, the end of a season or, in some cases, a career. A concussion — which the University of Rochester Medical Center describes as “a trauma-induced alteration in mental status” — is caused by forceful impact to the brain, such as a blow to the head or any other injury that shakes the brain inside the skull. According to mayoclinic.com, repercussions of suffering multiple concussions or a very serious concussion can result in long-term problems with speaking, motor skills or learning. In high school sports, concussions are most commonly diagnosed among football players, with that sport being responsible for 53.1 percent of the concussions recorded in a report by the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Boys lacrosse and girls soccer follow, taking blame for 9.2 percent and 7.4 percent of concussions, respectively. The same study also found a 15.5 percent increase in concussions reported among student-athletes every year during the time span, 1997-2008. The study looked at more than 10 million athletes. In all, experts agree that the best way to quickly diagnose and catch concussions is “being aware,” according to Valor Christian High School athletic trainer Allen Schroeder. Valor Christian’s football team, which is seeking its fifth straight state championship, is among the dozens of squads in Colorado that will take the field this week in the postseason with the threat of concussion ever present. In recent years, steps have been taken to stem the threat. In March 2011, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law an act commonly referred to as the Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act. The law is named

after Jake Snakenberg, a freshman football player at Aurora’s Grandview High School who died in 2004 after suffering an apparent concussion and then continuing to play football the following week. The guidelines include the requirement to complete an annual concussion recognition education course; the removal of an athlete suspected of a concussion from a game, competition or practice; and medical clearance from a health-care professional prior to returning to play in a game, competition or practice. But is a law enough? What about the equipment?

Putting a cap on it

At least one piece of football equipment that some believe shows promise in concussion prevention has been outlawed by the Colorado High School Activities Association. The Guardian Cap, a stretchable, soft-shell helmet cover that fits over the helmet, can prevent “the sub-concussive hits,” or “long-term, small increment injuries,” according to Justin Greeley, instrumentation engineer for the Oregon Ballistics Laboratories in Salem, Ore. Greeley spearheaded the experiment to test the change in amount of impact of a helmetto-helmet collision with and without the Guardian Cap. “We’re not here to determine if (the Guardian Caps) are safe or not,” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Harry Waterman, “We rely on the bodies that do the research.” CHSAA adopts rules on equipment standards based on research from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment in Overland Park, Kan. Athletic equipment must pass a standard test known as the NOCSAE standard in order to be legalized for game play. The Guardian Cap failed to pass the NOCSAE Standard for Add-On Helmet Products certification Columbine High School once used Guardian Caps for practice exclusively, but stopped using them due to “liability issues through our district,” said Columbine football coach Andrew Lowry. “I sure wish we could (use them) because I truly believe in them,” he said. The NOCSAE Standard for Add-On Helmet Products states that no add-on helmet products are permitted for game use with-

Illustration by Stephanie Ogren out clearance for every single helmet make, model and size. According to the standard, “it is the maker of the product that declares that the product when modified by anyone be declared no longer certified,” said NOCSAE Technical Director David Halstead. “The reason is, it suddenly becomes unclear if the product, as modified, works as intended. It is unclear who stands behind it, both for product warranty, and in the event of injury litigation.” Within the report by the Oregon Ballistics Laboratories and another report on a similar experiment by Wayne State University in Detroit, it was concluded, in all,

that the Guardian Cap reduces the amount of impact from a head-on collision with a regular helmet without any accessories by 33 percent. However, the NOCSAE standard still does not clear the Guardian Cap. “They can’t test (the Guardian Cap) with every helmet without certain financial issues,” said Greeley. “None of the (helmet companies) want to take on the liability.” Other similar accessories throughout different sports, however, are allowed and used in games. Concussion continues on Page 26

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Prep sports Scoreboard

Teams advance in football playoffs Staff report Defending Class 5A state football champion Valor Christian scored 35 points in the first quarter and rolled to a 63-22 first-round playoff win over Eaglecrest in a game played Nov. 1 at Valor Christian. Christian McCaffrey rushed for two touchdowns and caught two scoring passes from quarterback A.J. Cecil to pace the Eagles (9-1). Valor, the second-seeded playoff team, will host No. 15 Ralston Valley (7-3) in a second-round game at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Valor Christian. Ralston Valley advanced with a 58-28 triumph over Arapahoe (6-4) on Nov. 1. No. 3 seed Cherry Creek overwhelmed Lakewood, 52-12, and will entertain Centennial League rival Overland Nov. 8 in a 7 p.m. encounter at the Stutler Bowl. No. 5 seed ThunderRidge (9-1) polished off Castle View, 40-15, and will play No. 12 Doherty (82) in a 7 p.m. second-round game Nov. 8 at Shea Stadium. Steve Ray rushed for 181 yards and three TDs in the win over Castle View (4-6) while quarterback Brody Westmoreland accounted for 232 yards passing and rushing. He passed for a score and ran for a TD. The Grizzlies will now face the task of containing Doherty’s Zach Young, who ran for 346 yards and seven touchdowns in a first-round win over Gateway. Douglas County (7-3) rushed for 526 yards in a 64-34 opening-round win over Legend (6-4) at

MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Regionals Tournament Mountain Vista shut out both Palmer and Chatfield 3-0 at the 5A Region 5 Tournament. The Golden Eagles move on to the State Tournament as the No. 4 seed.

ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL ThunderRidge running back Steve Ray gets wrapped up by Castle View defenders Kaleb Geiger (41) and Sawyer Kitching (38) in the opening round of the Class 5A playoffs on Nov. 1 at Shea Stadium. Ray rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns in ThunderRidge’s 40-15 victory. Photo by Paul DISalvo Douglas County Stadium. The No. 16 seeded Huskies will travel to Boulder Nov. 1 for a 7 p.m. game at Recht Field against top-seeded Fairview (9-0). In the first game in the Class 3A playoffs, No. 15 Lutheran (8-2) will play a 1 p.m. contest Nov. 9 at No. 2 Palisade (9-1).

State volleyball on tap in Denver Staff report The state volleyball championships in all five classifications will be held Nov. 8 and 9 at the Denver Coliseum. Twelve teams in each class will compete in four different pools, with one team from each pool advancing to the championship bracket semifinals. The championship matches pitting the semifinal winners will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 9.

Castle View is the No. 12 seed and will be in Pool 1 of the Class 5A tournament. Arapahoe holds down the tourney’s No. 2 seed and will play in Pool 2. No. 4 Mountain Vista and No. 5 Cherry Creek will be in Pool 1. In the Class 4A tournament, No. 7 Ponderosa will compete in Pool 2 and 10th-seeded Valor Christian will be in Pool 3. Defending Class 2A state champion Lutheran drew a No. 2 seed and will start in Pool 2.

Boys Soccer Rock Canyon 1, Heritage 0 Junior Gabe Krzywdzinski scored the gamewinning goal for Rock Canyon in 1-0 victory over Heritage. The Jaguars move on to the semi finals in the Boys Soccer State Tournament.

THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Football ThunderRidge 40, Castle View 15 ThunderRidge scored 14 points in the first quarter and 20 points in the second quarter for a 40-15 victory over Castle View. Senior Steve Ray scored three touchdowns in the game.

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Football Valor Christian 63, Eaglecrest 22 Valor Christian scored 35 points in the first quarter alone in route to a 63-22 triumph over Eaglecrest. Senior Christian McCaffrey had five touchdowns in the game; two rushing, two receiving and one 57-yard punt return touchdown.

UPCOMING GAMES Football FRIDAY 7 p.m. - ThunderRidge vs. Doherty @ Shea Stadium 7 p.m. - Valor Christian vs. Ralston Valley @ Valor Stadium

Boys Soccer WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. - Rock Canyon vs. Denver East @ Legacy Stadium SATURDAY 3:30 p.m. - Rock Canyon vs. Boulder or Pine Creek (if necessary)

Volleyball FRIDAY 8 a.m. - Mountain Vista vs. Fruita MonumentSATURDAY 8 a.m. - Mountain Vista vs. Cherry Creek

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Concussion Continued from Page 24

Headguards have been introduced to soccer recently because of the rising number of concussions in the sport, especially from girls soccer. The Full90 Premier protective headgear is one headguard used throughout both boys and girls soccer, but predominantly in the girls sport. The headgear is a padded piece of equipment that covers the forehead and temple areas of the head, locations responsible for the most concussions in soccer. Headguards have similar problems with the Guardian Cap. There may never be any hard evidence that these padded headbands will prevent concussions. The big difference is that soccer headguards are approved for game use by the NOCSAE standard and by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The main reason for the headguards’ clearance is that there is no article of equipment that is being tampered with or added to. The common theme throughout both of these pieces of equipment, though, is that there is no guarantee of preventing a concussion. Precautionary measures must still be taken to detect and diagnose concussions.

“Most concussion prevention comes in the form of rule changes within each sport,” said Bre Perdue, head athletic trainer for the boys division for Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora. “For instance, in football there is now a penalty for helmet-tohelmet hits. Players are also required to come out of the game for a down if their helmet comes off, and in lacrosse, the penalty was doubled for a check to the head.”

Preventing a second one

Perhaps the most daunting part of a concussion is the possibility of second impact syndrome, which is believed to be behind Snakenberg’s death. Second impact syndrome, or SIS, occurs when a person with a concussion is forcefully struck on the head, causing severe swelling in the brain that can result in paralysis or even death. The recent laws put into place mainly aid in the prevention of SIS. To help diagnose concussions to prevent SIS, various forms of technology are being introduced to athletes on and off the field. Different forms of technology are being used for athletes in high school sports. Before every season, some schools require each athlete in each sport to take something called an impact test, a test that records a baseline of an athlete’s brain’s performance. If suspected of a concussion, the athlete retakes the same test to

compare to their baseline. A certain score would translate to evidence of the brain not working properly, possibly due to a concussion. Nearly every school in Colorado uses this procedure, or a test similar to it, because of the concussion education laws. Immediate tests such as the Stat-2 test, a series of questions testing the short-term memory of the patient, are used on-site at the competition or practice to quickly see if a player has a concussion. Medical clearance is required for an athlete to return to action. Athletes diagnosed with a concussion are recommended to complete a “graduated return to play,” according to Perdue. “Most graduated return to plays follow the Zurich Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport,” said Perdue. The Zurich Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport is an annual statement on certain medical issues from Zurich, Switzerland. The specified statement recommends the athlete to be symptom-free before returning and then going through a series of steps upon return. As Valor Christian’s Schroeder said, awareness is crucial. Diagnosing concussions, he said, is about “just making sure the coach or the parent has the training to (know when) to remove an athlete … it comes down to recognition.”

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McPherson’s preps career nearly perfect Creek senior garners four state tennis titles By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com There are trite notions that nothing or nobody is perfect. Connor McPherson admits he isn’t perfect but it’s pretty hard to argue that his recently completed high school career wasn’t near-perfect. McPherson won his second consecutive state No. 2 singles championship Oct. 12 at Gates Tennis Center after capturing the No. 3 doubles titles as a freshman and sophomore. The Cherry Creek High School senior was selected as the Colorado Community Media South Metro Tennis Player of the Year. Cherry Creek set a team scoring record in winning the state championship for the 38th time in 41 years, and McPherson added a fourth state title to his resume. “There was definitely a lot more pressure this year because everybody was talking about it (winning a fourth title),” he said. “It was definitely in the back of my mind, but I tried to keep it in the back of my mind, focus on what I had to do and try not to make it too big

of a deal. “It was the perfect season. I couldn’t have seen it going any better. Sweeping state hasn’t happened since 1998. To be able to go out senior year like that was just incredible.” McPherson, however, wasn’t flawless. He finished the season 20-1, with his one loss coming against eventual Class 4A No. 2 singles champion Willie Gold of Kent Denver. “Definitely that helped me,” said McPherson. “I lost at least a match every year and it kind of wakes you up, makes you realize you have to keep working hard and it’s not going to be easy. It pushed me to work that much harder.” McPherson was unable to play No. 1 singles this fall when Zach Fryer returned to Creek for his senior season after playing USTA events. Fryer was unbeaten, and was the state’s No. 2 singles champion as a Creek sophomore and captured the state No. 1 singles title last month. “Of course I wanted to be No. 1,” confessed McPherson. “I tried hard for it. Zach’s my good friend. I’m happy he came back and played with us. He helped the team out a lot. “He and I definitely pushed each other, especially in practice. We were always working to make each other better. We definitely have that competitive

PICKING THE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR CHOOSING COLORADO Community Media’s South Metro Athletes of the Year was a combined effort. Area coaches were asked for their thoughts, and their input was weighed heavily when CCM’s sports staff made the final selection for each sport. ELIGIBLE ATHLETES come from all the high schools in Douglas County, the high schools in the Littleton Public Schools District and from Cherry Creek High School. edge with each other but we just pushed each other and made each other better.” McPherson started playing tennis with his dad when he was 10 years ago and then a few years later had to tab tennis rather than baseball as the sport he wanted to pursue. “I feel like I have improved immensely since my freshman year,” said McPherson. “The best way to improve is hitting with people that are better than you. “That’s what I got a chance to do through my four years, and playing doubles was great for my game. You get all aspects of the game through doubles. Even though I wouldn’t be able to be at the top position, being able to play with the best of the best is pretty cool.”

Connor McPherson is a four-time state champion and has played the last two years at No. 2 singles for Cherry Creek. Photo by Jim Benton

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