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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 26, Issue 52

November 14, 2013

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Board VP looks ahead Larsen has goal of united community By Jane Reuter

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Bear Canyon Elementary School Principal Allison Olson moves in to kiss Freightliner, a 1,000-pound black cross pig, as a reward to the students for raising $32,000 at this year’s fun run. Olson kissed the pig eight times over the course of the day Nov. 8 as Freightliner was too big to fit through the doors of the school and students had to come out to the playground in waves to see her kiss him. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

Putting lipstick (marks) on a pig Bear Canyon principal stages show for students By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Bear Canyon Elementary School Principal Allison Olson thought she had found the man of her dreams already, that is until a 1,000-pound, 6-year-old black cross pig named Freightliner walked into her life.

Freightliner, who spent his first five and a half years living the farm life as a working show pig at Pig Pimpin’ in Brighton, is since retired and living out his days outside of town, but on Nov. 8 he made the trek to Highlands Ranch in the hopes of finding love. Olson, who had promised the kids at the school that if they met their goal of raising $32,000 at this year’s Fun Run she would kiss a pig, spent the bulk of the day getting up close and personal with

Freightliner. At 1,000 pounds, Freightliner was too big to fit through the doors of the school, so instead of a single smack-a-roo at an all-school assembly, Olson got down on her knees eight different times throughout the day to give the pig some love, putting on a special show each for grades 1-6, and the morning and afternoon kindergartners as the kids enjoyed their recess Pig continues on Page 7

Still no timeline for RTD extension Lucent Station plan remains up in air By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com A telephone town hall hosted by RTD this past week provided no answers as to when the Southwest Line of light rail would be extended into Highlands Ranch — just more questions. The hourlong call-in with district officials and RTD District H Director Kent Bagley on Nov. 7 brought participants up to date on many of the happenings within the Regional Transit District, including timelines for Denver Union Station, the East rail line to the airport and the likely winning bidder to construct the North Metro line, but there was still no concrete timeline for the proposed Lucent Station. Graham, Balfour Beatty, Harmon Constructors, the Canadian firm expected to be formally selected to complete the North Metro line later this month, did include in its proposal, as requested by RTD, the cost to complete the Southwest Line into Highlands Ranch as well as the southeast line from Lincoln Station in Lone Tree south to Ridgegate; however, funding for those projects is yet to be identified. “As additional funds become available, RTD can exercise an option of the contractor to build out the extensions,” Bagley said. “The question over the issue of funding should be answered over the next six to nine months.” The bids that GBBH put in for the southern extensions are good for two

Passengers board RTD light rail in Littleton. A Nov. 7 telephone town hall with RTD representatives provided no answers on the timeline for the completion of the southwest extension to Highlands Ranch. Photo by Ryan Boldrey years, Bagley said, adding that the district may negotiate to extend those bids further out. As far as an actual timeline for any construction, the director said he simply did not know. Bagley said he was unable to disclose the actual costs of either southern extension as the contract is yet to be signed, but RTD has disclosed that the cost of the North Metro extension to GBBH is $343 million and that project — which will connect Denver Union Station to 124th Avenue in Thornton — should be complete by 2018. When it is to be built, or funded, con-

tinues to be a mystery, but Bagley did offer a few callers answers in regard to what appears to be some growing discontent over the location of the future Lucent Station in Highlands Ranch — which is west of Lucent Boulevard and north of Plaza Drive, across from Benjamin Franklin Academy. At an October station planning meeting, a straw poll showed that 90 percent of residents in attendance were in favor of relocating the station. The majority of the opposition stemmed from concerns surrounding parking spillover RTD continues on Page 7

Kevin Larsen, likely the next Douglas County School Board president, said he hopes to help mend the rift in the community created during the recent election. Now vice president of the board, Larsen is expected to fill the lead position vacated by term-limited president John Carson. A believer in the board’s education reform policies, Larsen said he’s pleased the candidates who share those beliefs won the Nov. 5 elecLarsen tion. But he also recognizes that not everyone feels the same way. “Part of my belief is I’m in the right place at the right time for what Douglas County needs,” he said. “I’m going to offer everything I can as a leader to get this community together, and to make education deliver what we need to for these kids.” Larsen said the quantity of votes the losing candidates received exceeds that of any other school board candidates in any previous race. “So I’m respectful and know there were many people who supported the other candidates,” he said. “I think what we got was approval from the majority of voters to say, ‘Continue the strategic plan, more of us are supporting it than don’t.’ “I think we’ve articulated what we believe. Equally, or maybe at this moment, more importantly, how we say it is going to make the difference of getting unity in the community.” While the board hasn’t voted on any changes to meetings, Larsen has ideas he believes will improve interactions between the board, community members and teachers. Those include holding regular working session meetings as well as board meetings and limiting public comment during board meetings to agenda items to ensure meetings stay productive. Separate community forums would then serve as an opportunity for parents and others to express separate concerns. He also hopes to address the concern many have about the amount of time the board spends in executive session. “I don’t know if it means fewer, but I want to increase the perception and the reality of having a lot more things done out in the open where people feel they can observe it, see it, know what’s going on,” he said. “Executive sessions are still necessary for certain things.” Larsen also said he wants to meet with principals and teachers and solicit feedback from them on the district policies. “We’re going to need to listen and understand the questions they have,” he said. Despite the campaign’s divisiveness, Board continues on Page 7

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Ranch to get Goodwill, drive-thru pizza Ralph Schomp Honda and Mini also on way By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com A different sort of pizzeria, a Chick-fil-A, a storage facility and a new Wendy’s have already broken ground in Highlands Ranch and more businesses are on their way in. A 28,000-square-foot Goodwill store, to be located off East Business Center Drive and Poplar Way, and a pair of Ralph Schomp car dealerships, to be added onto their existing campus

south of County Line Road, were discussed at the Nov. 6 HRCA Developmental Review Committee meeting, and committee chairman Woody Bryant said both developers are “chomping at the bit” to get things up and operable. Bryant said he expects Goodwill to break ground in early 2014 and open sometime next fall. The secondhand store, which will feature a drive-thru drop-off station for donations of all kinds, is one of three being built in the metro area, with one already under construction in Arvada and another one planned for Aurora. According to a news release from Goodwill, the

new stores are expected to create approximately 100 new jobs between them and contribute more than $4 million annually to the area economy. The pizza joint, Dion’s Restaurant, which boasts a unique drive-thru window concept not typically seen operated by pizzerias, provides Town Center consumers with something a little different. Going up next to Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, Sprint, and the eventual Chick-filA — which is also under construction — the restaurant is part of a privately owned small chain based in Albuquerque, N.M. The 20th concept pizzeria in the chain, Dion’s was founded in 1978 by childhood friends Jon Patten and Bill Scott, who grew up together in Birmingham, Mich. The Highlands Ranch spot will become just the fourth outside of New Mexico, joining two in Texas and one in Colorado Springs. Town Center Self Storage is moving dirt just to the north on a 2.8-acre lot behind Freddy’s Frozen Custard, and Wendy’s, Bryant says, is a couple months from opening

Chick-fil-A is one of four businesses currently under construction in Town Center East and North. Also being built is Wendy’s, Town Center Storage, and Dion’s Restaurant, a privately owned, drive-thru pizzeria. Photo by Ryan Boldrey across Highlands Ranch Parkway in Town Center North. Also nearby, Christian Brothers Automotive has already been approved for a 4,000-square-foot repair shop to be located at the southeast corner of Lucent Boulevard and Town Center Drive. Keeping with the car theme, Ralph Schomp

BMW on Plum Valley Drive will soon be neighbored by Ralph Schomp Honda and Ralph Schomp Mini, which will be making the move southwest from their Broadway location in Littleton. “They are going to keep their facilities up north on Broadway for used-car sales, but they are mov-

ing all of their new-car sales and their corporate headquarters to Highlands Ranch,” Bryant said. “They still have to go through the county to get their permits, but they own all the lots and I would venture to guess they will break ground in early 2014 and be open for business within a year from then.”

SO MUCH INSIDE THE HERALD THIS WEEK Speak up. The public is being asked for input about the future of the Chatfield watershed. Page 4

After action. Supporters of four defeated school-board candidates are looking at what might have gone differently. Page 6

Ho ho ho. Santa kicked off the holiday season at the Park Meadows mall. Page 19

So close. The Rock Canyon Jaguars had a tough loss in their quest for the state soccer championship. Page 28

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Concrete grinding projects for 2013 are expected to be complete in Highlands Ranch by the end of November, but the Highlands Ranch Parkway, Lucent and Plaza projects will all require joint sealant work between April and June 2014. File photo

Construction season grinds to a halt More of the same expected for 2014 By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com The busiest road construction season in Highlands Ranch history is grinding to a halt and Douglas County Traffic Engineer Darrell Roberts says the county should be done with its last stretch of work, along Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive, by Dec. 1. “All of the contracted maintenance work scheduled in Highlands Ranch for 2013 is complete except the grinding contract,” Roberts said. “If the weather holds we think most of the grinding will be complete, however the replacement of all joint sealants will need to be completed next spring.” The county got behind schedule

due to this fall’s heavy rains, but likes its chances at completing the grinding work this month. The sealant work is expected to take place between April and June 2014 on all of the arterial roads the county did concrete work on this year, including Highlands Ranch Parkway between Fairview and Santa Fe, Lucent from C-470 to Broadway and Plaza Drive from Lucent to Broadway. As per next year, more concrete replacement work and grinding work is being planned for Highlands Ranch on Broadway between Highlands Ranch Parkway and Wildcat Reserve, on Dad Clark from Broadway to University, on Colorado from County Line to Fairview, and on a short stretch of Quebec south of C-470. The removal and replacement of 10.25 in. broken concrete panels will take place from May 1 to Aug. 1 on those roads and the follow-up grinding work will

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Chatfield watershed draft plan released Group’s focus is on pollutant mitigation Staff report The group working on a vision for the future of the Chatfield watershed has developed a draft plan and wants the public to weigh in. “The Chatfield Watershed Plan provides an essential framework for prioritizing and protecting our local natural resources,” Casey Davenhill, executive director of the Colorado Watershed Assembly, said in a press release. “It also offers citizens educational information to help adults, kids, pet owners, farmers and others take responsible action to safeguard public health and safety that ultimately affects water quality in all of our communities.” The CWA was established in 1984 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in an effort to protect water quality throughout the watershed, which includes parts of Douglas and Jefferson counties. Member agencies include the Audubon Society, Denver Water, a variety of water and sanitation districts, several municipali-

The Chatfield Water Authority has released its watershed plan. File photo ties, the Denver Urban Water Partnership and many more. The plan focuses on stream restoration and mitigating the effects of wildfire and

erosion. It calls for diverting runoff away from areas polluted by such things as animal waste and deteriorating septic systems, in an effort to protect the groundwater and

the South Platte River south of Chatfield Reservoir. “In addition to its primary purpose of flood control, (Chatfield) serves as one of many water-supply reservoirs for the City of Denver and other Front Range communities, which is why it’s essential for all citizens to understand how human, animal and recreational activities affect water quality and the natural ecosystems that co-exist with one another,” said Julie Vlier, supervising engineer at Tetra Tech, the firm that conducted the study for CWA. “The inclusive public process in which the watershed plan has been carefully developed focuses on the practical actions that will lead to significant improvements to water quality in this vital watershed.” CWA will accept public comments through January, then organize them in time for a final public meeting in the spring. It can be viewed at www.chatfieldwatershedauthority.org; click on “Watershed Plan,” then “Plan Documentation.” Send comments to julie.vlier@tetratech.com. This plan is entirely separate from the pending Chatfield reallocation project, the final draft of which was released in September. It can be viewed at www.chatfieldstudy. org.

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Two SUVs were broken into between 8 and 9:45 a.m. Oct. 29 in the parking lot of the 24-Hour Fitness in the 11700 block of Oswego Street in Inverness. Both vehicles had their windows broken and were missing items that had been left in the open. One victim had an iPhone valued at $720 stolen along with a $250 Coach wallet that held seven credit cards, his driver’s license, insurance card and $70

cash. The other victim had left her purse, containing a wallet with credit cards, in the center console of her vehicle. It was not there when she returned.

Beer thieves work together

About 12:20 a.m. Oct. 25, two white male suspects, estimated to be 19-20 years old, entered the Circle K in the 9200 block of South Broadway in Highlands Ranch. One suspect began to

chat up the attendant, asking him questions, while the other suspect went to the beer cooler, removing a 12-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon and proceeded to leave the store unnoticed with the beer. The suspect that had been talking to the attendant left soon after and a delivery driver informed the attendant it appeared the young men had stolen something. After watching surveillance video police were called. The

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Open garage leads to theft

About 50 three-foot-tall orange construction cones were stolen from a road project near the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway sometime between 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31. The reporting party was

Sometime between 10 p.m. Oct. 27 and 8 a.m. Oct. 28 an unknown person entered an open garage in the 300 block of Quail Ridge Circle in Highlands Ranch and stole a $120 Garmin navigational system from an unlocked Toyota Prius parked inside.

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Up With People is seeking host families to house students, ages 18-29, from Jan. 10-Feb. 10 in the Highlands Ranch area. All families will be required to provide a bed, breakfast, dinner, and transportation for the students to Civic Green Park each morning where a bus will pick them up and take them to the day’s activities. The global education nonprofit organization travels the world for six months at a time providing community service and performing musical shows in each city they visit. A typical crew consists of 100 students representing 20 different countries. While in the area this winter, students will be learning their new show and providing community service throughout the area. All host families will get free tickets to see the show performed for the first time on Feb. 8 at the Pinnacle Theatre in Thornton. If interested in being a host family, please contact Grant Hamilton at 720-260-5823 or grant.upwithpeople@gmail.com.

School psychologist recognized

Dr. Peter Thompson, school psychologist at Rocky Heights Middle School and the district’s lead school psychologist for three years, has been named the Colorado School Psychologist of the Year by the Colorado Society of School Psychologists. “I can say that Dr. Thompson is more than just a school psychologist,” said RHMS principal Mike Loitz. “He is a vital member of the

RHMS family. Parents, students and staff alike turn to him for guidance and advice in a myriad of areas. All of Rocky Heights Middle School would like to congratulate Dr. Thompson on an honor well deserved and long overdue.” Thompson, an active member of the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Network steering committee, also works closely with state agencies and organization that serve families impacted by brain injuries. He has been the Traumatic Brain Injury Coordinator for the Douglas County School District for nine years.

Trotting on Turkey Day

In an effort to support a healthy economy, a healthy community and healthy individuals, the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th annual Turkey Day 5K at 9 a.m. Nov. 28, at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. The race, which is the chamber’s biggest annual fundraiser, will once again benefit the Colorado National Guard Foundation. The foundation, which assists families of deployed soldiers that are in need, has been a benefactor since year one. Early-bird registration for the race is open through Nov. 19. The cost for all classifications jumps $10 during pre-registration Nov. 20-26 and jumps again Nov. 28. Race-day registration and bib/T-shirt pickup is from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and the races begin at 9 a.m. sharp. The top three male and female finishers in all 10 age brackets will be awarded prizes. Leashed dogs and baby joggers are

Thinking of having a welcome, but are asked to line up at the back to not interfere with other runners. No cyclists are allowed. The 2103 Turkey Day 5K is sponsored by Developmental Pathways, Sky Ridge Medical Center and Colorado Community Media. For more information or to register online, please visit www.highlandsranchchamber.org/td5k or call 303-7913500.

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Longtime DRC member resigns

Jennifer Tool-Holladay has announced her resignation from the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Developmental Review Committee after 13 years of service, most of which was spent in a leadership role, including recently the role of vice chair. “Jennifer is one of the most tenured members of the DRC,” said Chairman Woody Bryant. “Her knowledge and foresight when reviewing applicant designs is invaluable and her absence will leave a void that will be very difficult to fill. ... Jennifer was, not surprisingly, promoted at her company, Performance Food Service, and her new role interferes with her ability to attend our monthly meetings.” Carole Schumacher, who has volunteered with the HRCA in various roles and capacities for years, was elected as interim vice chair at the Nov. 6 DRC meeting. The DRC is currently accepting applications for the seat vacated by Tool-Holladay. To apply, please visit www.hrcaonline. org/HRCAInfo/Leadership/Committees.aspx.

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Supporters reflect on defeat of candidates Tax vote, union talk seen as issues in school election By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Community members who rallied for the four challenger candidates during the Nov. 5 school-board election are pondering what went wrong and what lies ahead. Some also are grieving — both their candidates’ defeat and the election of four board members likely to continue the reform efforts they believe are detrimental to Douglas County students. “People are incredibly depressed,” said Laura Mutton Mutton, president of the Strong Schools Coalition. Strong Schools was among several community-based groups concerned about the direction of the district, and supportive of candidates Barbra Chase, Bill Hodges, Julie Keim and Ronda Scholting. “Our side sacrificed a lot, which is why it hurts so much,” said Susan Meek, a board member with Douglas County Parents, another community group. “Our side needs some time to mourn and recover emotionally. “But I think people made the sacrifices because it was for their children, and they’ll continue to once they’ve had some time to re-energize.” Both Meek and Mutton believes Amendment 66, a proposed statewide income tax increase to fund education, hurt their candidates’ chances, drawing conservatives to the polls in higher numbers. They also fault supporters of successful candidates Doug Benevento, Jim Geddes, Judi Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn for pointing to the teachers’ union as an issue in the campaign.

Susan Meek, left, a board member with Douglas County Parents, addresses the crowd at Stumpy’s Pizza in Castle Rock on Nov. 5 as school board election results became clear. Standing beside her is fellow board member Laura Welch. Photo by Jane Reuter “It was a distraction, and a deception,” Mutton said. “There were people who are concerned about the teachers leaving the district and transparency, but are so against unions that that trumped their decisionmaking.” “The candidates were classified as union, and that’s all people talked about,” Meek said. “We felt like that was a very successful marketing strategy on the side of the reform candidates. It’s a successful strategy that has been used in three school board elections now — and there isn’t even a recognized union in Douglas County. “Parents don’t care about the union. They care about their children having the

best education possible.” The teachers’ union’s collective bargaining agreement with the district expired in 2012. Meek also pointed to the deep pockets of outside supporters like Americans for Prosperity and the Independence Institute. “We thought teachers not speaking out — the fear — was a big problem,” Meek said. “Not having the media outside of Douglas County active in covering the race, I think was a big detriment to truly informing the public about the issues. Regardless of the outcome, Mutton believes far more community members now understand much more about the school

district. “I don’t think that process will stop,” she said. “I think that will continue.” Mutton hopes the board doesn’t dismiss the nearly 50 percent of voters who supported the challenger candidates, and concerns that parents expressed throughout the campaign. “What the public did say is they don’t want unions,” Mutton said. “They didn’t necessarily give approval for everything else that’s going on. We have serious problems that need to be addressed. I would like (the board) to acknowledge that, and offer a clear plan on how they’re going to address it and fix it.”

ThunderRidge students react to board election Teens’ boycott plans gain district’s attention By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com ThunderRidge High School students’ plans to boycott classes in objection to the Douglas County School Board election results were deterred when administration leaders offered to meet with them. “I guess that’s the goal — is to get recognition and get our voices heard,” senior Austin Stover said. “At least the teachers have votes; we don’t get anything.” Assistant superintendent of secondary education Dan McMinimee scheduled a Nov. 12 meeting with several of the students. The meeting occurred past Colorado Community Media’s weekly deadline. “The Douglas County School District honors critical thinking, the right of young adults to disagree, and handling those dis-

agreements in an appropriate and productive manner,” according to an email sent by district spokeswoman Michelle Yi. “Enabling delinquent behavior among students doesn’t resolve any disagreements. “Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation that has been circulating about the District. Mr. McMinimee looks forward to meeting with these students to hear their concerns and provide any factual information they might need.” The students, discouraged by the election of Doug Benevento, Jim Geddes, Judi Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn over the four candidates many teachers and parents supported, began tweeting Nov. 6 about taking some form of action to protest the results. One student included Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen in the exchange. Stover said he was “shocked” by the election results. “I knew what it meant,” he said. “I knew how many teachers would probably leave ThunderRidge, and would probably leave

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Douglas County.” ThunderRidge senior Chris Thompson felt similarly. “The day after the election, from my perspective, it seemed like all the teachers were heartbroken,” Thompson said. Students also were talking about the potential impact on them. “A bunch of teachers at our school are leaving, ones that have been there forever and are part of the school,” he said. The idea of boycotting classes “caught on really fast,” Stover said. “We started tweeting at about 1:30. At about 5 p.m., my parents got a call from the assistant principal.” The phone call included an offer for the students to meet with Johnson and McMinimee. “It definitely caught their attention,” Thompson said. “That was good because now we have a meeting with them. We really get to sit down and voice our opinion. Who knows? They really could take what they say to heart.”

Stover said the idea of a boycott was student led and not motivated by any adults. Thompson and Stover said the district policies prompted many teachers to leave the school in 2013. They now believe more will follow. “They don’t feel like they’re cared about,” said Stover, whose mother is a teacher. “Honestly, we as students don’t feel cared about either.” “A lot of the newer teachers just aren’t as good,” Thompson said. “My brother is a freshman and he’s noticing it. It just seems it’s going to be all new teachers and the school is going to go a little bit downhill.” Tim Stover, Austin’s father, said the students have legitimate concerns, and he credited the high school for giving them the opportunity to voice them. “Their message needs to be heard,” he said. “They’re trying to stand up for the teachers. They see something is really wrong with that many teachers leaving their school.”

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Douglas County turnout likely set off-year record State issues, school race motivated voters By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Douglas County voters likely set a new off-year voter turnout record during the Nov. 5 election, according to county Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith. Numbers won’t be final until the Board of Canvass, which certifies the election results, meets Nov. 21, but unofficial numbers show more than 50 percent of registered voters cast ballots. About 190,000 ballots were mailed and

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Larsen said he sees reason for optimism. “Whether it’s painted cars or the volume of fliers and door hangers, the number of

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periods just a wee bit more than normal. “What I will not do for you guys to raise money,” Olson said to one group as they loudly chanted, “Kiss the pig! Kiss the pig!” Olson, who in her first two years as principal at the school dressed up as a sumo ballerina and walked around on stilts after the kids met their fundraising goals, said that she wouldn’t be eating any bacon for a while after the “slimy” experience. As far as her husband was concerned, he was out of town, she said, so he didn’t have to endure the agony of watching his wife kiss another bigger, stronger male. “The kids have been waiting for this for

106,812 returned, unofficial results show. “I think our next highest was 2009, which was about 47 percent,” Arrowsmith said. “For an off-year election, I believe this is going to break records in terms of our turnout. “We had two controversial state questions on the ballot and four controversial school board seats. I’m sure all of that stimulated turnout.” No school board candidate enjoyed a landslide victory. Douglas County Republican-endorsed candidates Doug Benevento, Jim Geddes, Judi Reynolds and Meghann Silverthorn won by percentages ranging from about 52 to 53.5 percent. In each of the four school board races, more than 6,000 people voted on other is-

forums, this community is more awake than it’s ever been about education,” he said. “And that’s a good thing. “I think we need to build on the fact that 100,000 people participated in this election. We need to have continuing conversations, discussions, places for people to weigh in on what we’re doing.”

weeks,” Olson said. “They are just so excited. They earned a ton of money, so they deserve it.” The money raised will help the school fund future field trips, a new gym floor, outdoor education scholarships and new recess equipment, said Bear Canyon PTA president Anjie Ward, adding that the kids got to vote for what they would most like to see Olson do if they met their goal and they “overwhelmingly chose the pig.” “We were just very happy to be able to find a pig at market time,” Ward said. “Living down here in the suburbs, we didn’t realize how hard it would be.” The event, which was open to the community, also provided students with a chance to learn about 4-H from Freightliner’s handlers, who encouraged all those interested to check out their local chapter by visiting www.Colorado4H.org.

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sues but chose neither candidate; 35 people voted for both candidates. While challenger candidate Julie Keim’s campaign manager initially said she would ask for a recount on election night, Keim later said they would not proceed with the request. Arrowsmith said the numbers suggest it wouldn’t alter the results. “The automatic recount point is half of 1 percent,” he said. “In our closest race, the difference was 6.9 percent — way larger. People can request a recount if they’re willing to pay for it, but I can’t really see how there would be a change in that many votes.” Of those who voted, about 47 percent were Republicans, nearly 20 percent Dem-

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into adjacent neighborhoods, safety for pedestrians and cyclists and traffic congestion on Plaza Drive, something that is already an issue when school begins and lets out.

ocrats and 32 percent unaffiliated. Those numbers mirror almost exactly the makeup of Douglas County’s registered voters, which stands at 46 percent Republican, 20 percent Democrat, and 34 percent for all others. Another unusual aspect of the Nov. 5 election: Though it was a mail-in ballot, 23,259 ballots — almost 12 percent of the total votes cast — came in on Election Day. Adjacent counties recorded a similar trend, Arrowsmith said. The Nov. 5 turnout still pales in comparison to a presidential year election, Arrowsmith said, which he described as typically “off the charts in Douglas County” at about 90 percent.

“We purchased that property three years ago and will be continuing to move forward with the station area master plan,” Bagley said. “This location has been known since 2004 on the FasTracks plan. It is not like it is something that is brand new.” Bagley did say that RTD will work on any potential traffic issues with Douglas County when that time comes.

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From the Cultural Council to the Planning Commission, 14 positions are now open on seven different Douglas County Boards, Committees and Commissions. To learn more or fill out an online application please visit www. douglas.co.us/commissioners/ advisory-boards-committeesand-commissions-vacancies/

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Douglas County will open its Slash site on Sat., Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 1400 Caprice Dr. in Castle Rock help residents dispose of tree branches and shrubbery cleared from their property. If inclement weather exists please call 303.663.6274 to confirm the site is open. For a list of acceptable items please visit www.douglas.co.us/ publicworks/slash-mulchprogram/for information on the Slash/Mulch Program and visit www.douglas.co.us/building/ wildfire/ for information on Wildfire Mitigation.

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Mock stock market challenges students Douglas County teens compete in lively contest By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com A Mountain Vista High School team won a first place in the Nov. 7 Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge. The 10th annual event drew 220 teams of students from around the metro area to a mock version of the trading floor, set up at the University of Denver’s Cable Center. Participating Douglas County high schools included Rock Canyon, Douglas County, Castle View, Ponderosa, ThunderRidge and Highlands Ranch. Teams compete to grow a mock portfolio to its highest net worth, investing $500,000 in stock in 26 fictitious companies. The event condenses two months of trading into an hour, with each trading day lasting about a minute. Periodic news releases are issued to reflect fictitious world events and industry developments, causing stock prices to fluctuate. “Beyond teaching them the

obvious, like teaching them about capital markets, how the stock market works and individual wealth building, they’re working as a team,” said Robin Wise, CEO of Rocky Mountain Junior Achievement, “learning things like critical thinking, problem solving, competing, working in teams. Competition is an integrated aspect of business.” The event is tailor-made for the at-risk students in Highlands Ranch High School’s Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) program, said ACE teacher Joe Chandler. “These students feel disenfranchised, either because of a tough academic or tough home program,” Chandler said. “For most of them, school lacks relevance. They see the world from a very practical point of view. “Here, they get to see how money is a tool, how to use money to make money. They see that they can compete as well as anybody else. When they see that, they are enormously motivated.” Chandler’s students, eyes trained on the board when they

From left, Highlands Ranch High School students Brandon Shue, Collin O’Brien and Jakob Candelaria watch the board during the Nov. 7 Stock Market Challenge at University of Denver. Photo by Jane Reuter weren’t leaning toward one another to strategize, affirmed his observations. “This is completely new to

me,” Collin O’Brien said. “Everything’s really exciting and fun.” Other participating Douglas

South Suburban Park Foundation revises web site, creates new trail maps

County schools included ThunderRidge, Rock Canyon, Douglas County, Castle View and Ponderosa high schools.

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

PADT (Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies) celebrated the opening of their new, larger office space at 2009 W. Littleton Blvd, #200 with company officials and local dignitaries, including Littleton mayor Debbie Brinkman enjoying the company’s open house. The company specializes in 3D printing, simulation and rapid prototyping for clients in the aerospace, medical, energy and electronics fields. www.padtinc.com

Thursday, November 14th: Women in Leadership: All About You...We Want Your Input! The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, November 15th: Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council presents: SWITCH! The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Saturday, November 16th: Economic Development Group Trade Mission in support of MAVEN launch Cape Canaveral, Florida Monday, November 18th: Grow Your Marketing Database Using RefUSA The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Save Lives & Sort Medical Supplies with Project CURE 10337 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial

The newly designed pocket map for South Suburban trails includes everything you need to know to make your use of our park trail system a pleasure.

You asked–we answered! The South Suburban Park Foundation working with Chamber Investors and community members recently revised their website to provide on-line south metro community trail maps. Available now at www.sspf.org, trail visitors can download a new, or favorite, trail route from one of the dozens within the stellar trail and greenway system right in our neighborhood. Whether you’re at home planning your next visit or on the trail deciding where to explore, you can immediately pull up a current map on your computer or mobile device. Trail information provided includes mile-

age, elevation and a general overview of trail features and amenities. The South Suburban Parks Foundation also has included information about user safety and surrounding habitat and environmental features. Maps are available both digitally as well as a pocket-sized printed version. Click www.sspf.org for trail updates, maps (downloadable or complimentary copy), community happenings, and to sign up to receive e-mail snippets. We would like to thank the South Metro Chamber and the community members who shared their ideas to implement this new feature!

Metro State and Colorado Heights Universities Partner to improve student success Chamber Investors Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) and Colorado Heights University (CHU) have partnered to authorize general studies and business core transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in one of five business disciplines: accounting, computer information systems, finance, management and marketing. “This partnership focuses on removing perceived barriers to education, while encouraging greater diversity of ideas and backgrounds in our programs,” says Ann Murphy, dean of the MSU Denver School of Business. “Both universities feel that, through this arrangement, we can attract new students that may not otherwise consider either institution individually.” Fifteen courses, equating to more than three semesters of classes, now are preauthorized for transfer to MSU Denver with a grade of C or higher. CHU students must meet all of MSU Denver’s standard admission and application requirements.

“Whether our students come from the local neighborhoods or from countries overseas, students can receive individualized support at CHU at the start, to assist them in getting acclimated to the college experience, and then move on to a much larger academic offering at MSU Denver,” says Doug Bjerkaas, CHU chief operating officer, adding that this partnership with MSU Denver is the first of its kind and it gives us the opportunity to provide additional options to students we strive to serve. MSU Denver and CHU have advisers to help students get credits transferred. CHU’s next program cycle starts Oct. 28 and MSU Denver’s application deadline for the spring semester is Nov. 18. Another benefit to the partnership allows students to live in student housing on the CHU campus at an affordable student rate, ranging from $180 to $400 a month. CHU’s dorms are just 1.5 miles from the Englewood light-rail station, providing easy access to downtown Denver and

Free blood pressure checks, children’s face painting, delicious appetizers and quenching beverages were part of Highlands Ranch Medical Associates’ Grand Opening of their new offices at 9135 S. Ridgeline Blvd, #190 in Highlands Ranch. Primary care doctors Kathy Vidlock, Terry Krause, and Kent Lofley offer a patient-centered approach highlighting the importance of continuous improvement in quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of care. www.highlandsranchmedicalassociates.org

Tuesday, November 19th: STEM-EC: Public Education & Business Coalition Superintendent Forum DCPA-Seawell Ballroom, 1101 13th Street, Denver Business Bible Study The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Save a Life: Learn CPR with Safety Solved The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial What’s Next: Amendment 66 hosted by CU Denver School of Public Affairs Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence St., Denver

Colleen Cox commemorated the opening of her shop, BizCard Xpress - Littleton at 8996 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton with a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting celebration which included guests and fellow Chamber Investors. The company can handle everything from business cards through signage and more with a book of over 800,000 promotional items available for business marketing. www.BizCardXpress.com

the Auraria campus. Chamber Marketing and Visibility Consultant Brian Bartony who oversees both educational institutions’ Chamber investment strategies is excited at this collaboration. “ Metropolitan State Univesity is leading Colorado by bringing diverse backgrounds together for higher education. Colorado Heights University has students from 49 countries predominately with English as a second language. Through this collaboration effort students can now get the best of both worlds. We heartily applaud partnerships such as this which will continue to strengthen Colorado’s educational system.” An official signing ceremony to launch the partnership took place on Oct. 21 at the main administration building on the CHU campus.

Wednesday, November 20th: Boulder’s muni: How Xcel Energy is working to ensure Colorado doesn’t pay for it The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Southwest Metro Business Alliance: Celebrate the Holidays “Westside” Style Creekside Gardens, 5730 West Coal Mine Ave., Littleton Thursday, November 21st: Briefing and Q&A with Andrew Romanoff The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Defensive Driving - Protecting Yourself and Others... The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Health & Wellness Initiative Speaker Series: Healthy Aging The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Cultural Business Alliance: Executive & Advisory Board The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, November 22nd: Chamber Unplugged The Chamber Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Dinner with Five Colorado Governors The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th Street, Denver

Holiday cards spread awareness, joy Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com For the past 20-plus years, patients from the Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders have created designs for holiday cards. Once the winning designs are selected, cards are then sold to help raise money for the center and purchase items such as wigs and medical bracelets for patients. Among the 10 artists selected out of 91 entries this year were 6-year-old Bella Webster from Highlands Ranch and 11-year-old Liberty Tyus of Littleton. Bella, a first-grader at Cherry Hills Christian School, has leukemia and a love of dolphins. She plans to take a trip to swim with one once her treatment is done. Liberty, meanwhile, is a sixth-grade honor student at Goddard Middle School. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoma in second grade, and after two years of chemotherapy treatments she is now in full remission, and as opposed to dolphins now keeps busy swimming with Piranhas — the local club swim team, that is. Both girls received $250 cash and a special plaque from the Holiday Card Project for their winning designs, but for Liberty what was even more important was the knowledge she was helping and educating others. “The money goes to research,” Liberty said. “And if you see someone with one of these cards that we made, most people are

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going to ask, `Where did you get it?’ It really helps spread awareness about cancer and what it does to kids.” It is the second year in a row Liberty has won the contest and the budding artist plans on entering again next year. “It’s an amazing feeling for me that people are seeing and buying my cards,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to sell my artwork. I used to have a dream that I wanted to open up a store but I didn’t get around to it ... probably because I was 3.” Liberty’s design — which was inspired by the fact that Christmas has always been something to look forward to, especially while she was in chemotherapy — shows a hilly scene with a girl at one end, a home at the other, and wintry features, including a snowman, in between. The message on the card is: “Life is a journey. It has ups and downs. But you can always count on Christmas being one of the ups.” Bella’s card features a picture of a colorful wreath with the timeless “Happy Holidays” message written above the wreath. “It is a nice way to recognize kids and their talents,” said Connie Brakken-Smith, project co-chair for the second straight year. “It’s also a way for them to do something creative that makes them feel like a normal kid without an illness and for those kids that get selected to be celebrated. Some of the art is pretty amazing too.” To purchase holiday cards or a decorated white chocolate pretzel tin, visit www. holidaycardproject.org, call 720-777-6286 or stop by the hospital gift shop at 13123 E. 16th Ave. in Aurora. They will also be available at the Children’s Hospital South Campus at Plaza Drive and Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch after Dec. 4.

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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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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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RIGHT: Sales of holiday cards created by Children’s Hospital Colorado patients, including these by Highlands Ranch 6-year-old Bella Webster, at left, and Littleton 11-year-old Liberty Tyus will help benefit the hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

Littleton

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

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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

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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:

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Sundays at 10:00 am

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

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

ABOVE: Bella Webster, left, gets a kiss from her brother, Drew. Bella, 6, of Highlands Ranch, is one of 10 Children’s Hospital patients to have her artistic design featured on a holiday card that will benefit the hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Courtesy photo

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

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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

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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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Take precautions this holiday season The holiday season is a beautiful time of year that can bring people together. But it can also be a time fraught with hazards. That’s something that can easily be overlooked amid the shopping, cooking, partying and keeping warm by the fire. But we encourage you to consider some of the following tips to make the closing weeks of 2013 memorable for the right reasons.

Snuff out fire danger

Winter residential fires — which peak in December and January — result in 945 deaths and cause nearly $2 billion in property damage nationally in a typical year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It’s not quite winter yet, but recent cold snaps remind us that it’s on the way. The administration has some advice to keep fire threats at bay, which we share below. A more detailed list of things you can do can be found at www.usfa.fema.gov/ citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/

our view winter.shtm • Cooking is the leading cause of these types of fires. Unattended cooking is the No. 1 culprit, so stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling. Wear short, closefitting clothing, for obvious reasons. Maybe most important, stay alert at all times. • Heating sources — including furnaces, fireplaces and space heaters — are another major cause of fires in the home. It is important to keep flammable materials at a safe distance, generally considered to be 3 feet or more, from a heating source. If you’re using a space heater, it is highly recommended that you plug it directly into the outlet and not use an extension cord. Also, make sure your home has a working smoke alarm and that you have an escape

plan for yourself and your family, should a fire occur. • An estimated 240 house fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 involving holiday lights and decorations occur in a typical year in the United States. Among other things, keep your tree watered and do not overload electrical outlets with lights.

lost or stolen. • The online realm has its own set of dangers. Be very cautious of whom you give your personal information. Getting a new computer or phone? Wipe out all of your private information before discarding the old one. And, of course, keep your passwords private.

Protect your identity

Drinking? Don’t drive

For many, shopping is a holiday hobby, one that carries a risk 0f identity theft, whether online or at the mall. The Federal Trade Commission has some advice to help keep important, private information secure. More information can be found at www.consumer.ftc.gov/ features/feature-0014-identity-theft • Travel light. Do not carry around more credit, debit or identification cards than you really need. • Shred receipts once you no longer need them. When at the store or mall, you might want to keep those receipts in your pocket instead of in the bag, which can be

question of the week

Are you a Miley fan? With the announcement that Miley Cyrus will make a stop at Denver’s Pepsi Center on March 4 during her upcoming tour, Colorado Community Media went to the Streets at SouthGlenn to ask: Are you a fan of the entertainer famous for Hannah Montana and, more recently, twerking?

“It’s not my type of music. Really, I’d rather she didn’t come to Denver.” — Mike Hecker, Centennial

“My kids like her songs but I’m not a fan. I guess I just don’t get her.” — Jose Pinedo, Littleton

“Miley Cyrus is OK but I wouldn’t pay to see her. She’s a little too over the top for me.” — Kate Graham, Englewood

“She’s become very trashy. My daughter used to watch Hannah Montana. But since she left Disney, she’s gone downhill fast.” — Suzanne Kisner, Centennial

Finding balance in social media So I had an interesting experience this past week regarding the use my Facebook account, or maybe I should say misuse of my account. What I had done was accept friend requests or connect with people that I work with on a professional level. I had connected with all of my family members, friends, co-workers, business associates, and customers and thought it was a great way to stay in touch, keep up with their activities and interests and allow them to keep up with what I was doing. The problem was that I had some new things happening in my life, good and exciting things that I was sharing via Facebook. As much as I was excited about the cool things going on, apparently there were one or two co-workers who I was connected with on Facebook who felt compelled to stalk my activities and adventures as I posted them on Facebook and further decided to share them with others in the company. There was nothing weird or unnatural about my Facebook posts, these folks just thought that they should share my life’s journey with everyone at the office. This caused a little drama and unfortunately resulted in the need for me to “unfriend” all the people I work with. At first I was a little disappointed, hurt, and angry. But then as I thought more about it, perhaps Facebook is a much better application to be used with family and friends and connect or interact with my business associates and co-workers in a different way. I already do that via LinkedIn, and since I only use LinkedIn for business reasons, it made so much more sense. The past week has been a test. I miss keeping up with some of my co-workers through Facebook, but I think my anger,

hurt, and disappointment have been replaced by a sense of balance. Facebook for friends and family members and LinkedIn for co-workers and business associates. So far it is working beautifully. Many people use Facebook to connect with everyone in one location and never have issues like I experienced. And I know many people who network and get referrals through Facebook and use it as a professional selling or marketing tool. For those of you who have found success in using Facebook for business or professional reasons and have not had to deal with drama, I applaud you. I do believe in the power of social media, and my two favorites are Facebook and LinkedIn. Finding the balance between the two and distancing my personal life from my professional life has actually been a blessing and relief. I would love to hear all about your experiences using Facebook or LinkedIn at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we find the right balance in all areas of life, including social media, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

Holiday parties often involve alcohol. Some people drink too much, then decide to drive, and the results can be horrific. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that 43 percent of driving fatalities on Christmas Day are alcohol-related. DUI enforcement generally goes up this time of year as well, so there’s an increased risk to drunken drivers’ wallets, as a conviction can be costly, both in court fees and higher insurance costs. If you’re going to drink, taking a cab or using a sober designated driver are common-sense solutions to avoid hurting yourself and others.

letter to the editor Independent restaurants needed

We absolutely need some independent Ma and Pa type of restaurants here in Highlands Ranch. Highlands Ranch has gotten to look so cheap with all these franchises/fast food restaurants. They are all so unhealthy too! I think we all need to voice our opinions to Shea Homes because they are responsible for bringing all these franchises/ fast food restaurants here! If I want to eat at a good restaurant, I go towards or into downtown Denver or Boulder. These franchises/fast food restaurants makes our town look cheesy! The only reason that Shea Homes has taken in so many of these types of restaurants is because they have the money to build. It is not setting a good image for our

town or our community! Elizabeth Kretchmer Highlands Ranch

great result of election

This is a great day for school reform, Pay For Performance and continued progress in Douglas County schools. The election outcome can be summed up in two sentences. The very experienced candidates who ran on a platform of progress and reform WON. The candidates who ran on a platform of deceit, untruths, and union bullying lost. Keith Wanklyn Highlands Ranch

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Actually, it’s not time for a change Apparently we were supposed to change our clocks sometime in November. Is that correct? Well, I haven’t changed any of mine, and I don’t plan to. Five of them changed all by themselves: the one on my television, the one on my computer, the ones on both telephones, and the one on the thermostat. That’s enough for me. It’s a pain in the neck, and everything in the house came with a clock. Think about it: the coffeemaker, oven, microwave, two clock radios, two wall clocks, the stereo, the DVD player, and Smitty’s dog dish. The car has one too. I have turned off some of them so I don’t have to see my life passing away on every appliance I own. I think Fall Back and Spring Forward is a dumb concept that has no real benefit. Try to guess who and why daylight-saving time was first proposed. Here’s a multiplechoice quiz. Take your time: 1. It was first proposed by a group of Missouri farmers, who wanted an extra hour of daylight to manage their crops.

2. It was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin, who also proposed the United States adopt the turkey as the national bird. 3. It was first proposed by a New Zealand entomologist whose shift-work job gave him after-hours time to collect insects in daylight. 4. It was first proposed by former Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson, because he despised day-night doubleheaders. You can give the credit or the blame to George Vernon Hudson. He wanted to have an extra hour of daylight to collect

insects. I have often wondered why he didn’t just leave things alone, and collect fireflies after work. At some point — in the third grade? — I think we all realize that a day isn’t perfectly symmetrical all year long. There’s more daylight in the summer than there is in the winter. Sooner or later we hear about something called a leap year (or a bissextile year) when an extra day is added to February. I have a friend who was born on a Feb. 29, and when she turned 64, she claimed she was only 16, because she had only had four true birthdays. So early on in life we figured out that time is adjusted, and it has been ever since ancient civilizations got it rolling. It’s fine with me if February gets an extra day every fourth year, but I am good with not being expected to squirrel around with clocks otherwise. The good thing is that it’s not criminal if you don’t. I am sure you have all seen a row of clocks at airports that let you know what

time it is where you are, and what time it is in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. I used to have a row of big clocks like that in my art office. One of them displayed local time but there was no sign that said so. The others were higgledypiggledy, and they weren’t set apart in 60-minute intervals. My office door was always open. One day a kid stood in my doorway with exasperation all over his face. “Damn it,” he said. “What time is it?” On Sunday, March 9, 2014, all of the clocks in my house will agree. That’s when the rest of you will have to change your clocks all over again. Up on stools and ladders. Or maybe you have high-tech clocks that will change automatically. But if that malodorous bug-eater had just kept quiet we all could have saved a lot of time.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

Critics wrong about food stamp law In 1996, the Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed welfare reform legislation, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), allowing states the flexibility to craft their own plans to move families living in subsistence poverty towards self-sufficiency. In 1997, as a state senator from Aurora, I led the bipartisan effort in Colorado by writing the welfare reforms that would require those receiving cash assistance, under TANF, to participate in work, training or education in exchange for receiving public assistance. The legislation was signed into law by former Democratic Gov. Roy Romer. The new program became known as Colorado Works and it still exists today. However, the 1996 federal law did not provide the same reforms to the other programs such as food stamps, public housing assistance or Medicaid. Recently, the House passed H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, which extends the same 1996 TANF reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These reforms will require able-bodied individuals, without dependents, receiving food stamps to find work, attend an educational or training program for 20 hours a week, or participate in volunteer activities. It also reforms the application process so that one must specifically request food stamps instead of automatically receiving them when they become eligible for other assistance programs. Although critics of the legislation claim the purpose is to take food out of the mouths of children, this couldn’t be

further from the truth. The truth is that under this legislation, anyone who falls under the work requirements and who is an adult under 50 years of age and able-bodied will not be denied benefits so long as they are willing to sign up for the opportunity to get a job, participate in training, education, or even volunteer work. Conservatives like me believe in a strong safety net and the House reform bill maintains that for those in need. However, the idea that an individual who is able to work or volunteer should be doing something in exchange for receiving public assistance has been and remains a strongly supported principle in our country. Since the reforms in the 1990s, this link between work and public assistance has helped reduce the size of the welfare rolls by providing a path for those in need to move towards becoming self sufficient. Some states, like Colorado, have already moved forward with reforms of their own, throughout its 30-year history, the Colorado SNAP Employment First program has seen 90 percent of its participants successfully complete the

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast. net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. 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 303-9333292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.

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BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays

at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

work requirements to receive benefits. I commend the important work this program does for Coloradans and the House-passed reform will build on that and require all states to have these muchneeded reforms in place. It is important to note that the justpassed House reforms, the federal 1996 welfare reform law, and the Colorado Works program are all designed to give people help when they need it without encouraging anyone to be permanently dependent on the government. Moreover, the projected savings from the House reform bill will come from recipients moving towards self-sufficiency and not from arbitrary cuts to the program. Most people would rather work than

rely on government assistance. Most people want to go out and be productive so that they can earn a living, so that they can support their family, and so that they can have hope for a better future. The Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 is designed to give help in what is often referred to as a “hand up” instead of a “hand out” to those in need. Republican Mike Coffman is the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 6th District. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran and has a combined 21 years of military experience between the Army, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139. HOME RECORDING Group 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. LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. Clubs continues on Page 27

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Veterans Day ceremonies held About 1,000 attend event at Fort Logan By Tom Munds

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Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9644 Honor Guard fire a 21-gun salute during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery. About 1,000 people attended the ceremonies. Photos by Tom Munds

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A steady parade of men, women and children moved into place Nov. 11 for the annual Veterans Day Ceremonies at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Every year, the Department of Colorado, District 10 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor the event that follows a traditional agenda. This year, members of the Civil Air Patrol posted the colors, and there were patriotic songs sung by Cassandra Ellis, an Air Force veteran. There were speeches before a wreath was placed at a symbolic headstone, bagpiping by retired Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Ken Giese and the rifle salute by members of VFW Post 9644 honor guard. Members of Bugles across America played “Taps.” Many individuals and groups decided to do something to mark Veterans Day. The Campbell and Luckenbill children are homeschooled. Their parents had them prepare thank-you notes they handed out to veterans. Near time for the ceremonies to start, buses dropped off 24 young people from the Littleton Public Schools transition program so they could be at the event. Many of the students brought wreaths they had made. Each wreath was designated for a particular military service and the students placed the wreaths next to the headstone of a veteran of those services. Also, members of the Mountain View Chapter of Young Marines were in uniform. They handed out programs, stood with the flags near the podium and assisted in the ceremonies. Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Pedro L. Galan attended the ceremony in full dress uniform. He and his wife Elida stood dur-

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THINGS TO DO Nov. 14

SUPPORT GROUP. The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets 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.

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 Cherry 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.

Dec. 1

AUDITIONS THE DJC Youth All-Stars is looking for a high school banjo/guitar or replacement drum set player. Audition music and recording have been posted at www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Auditions will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Flesher-Hinton Music Store, 3936 Tennyson St. in Denver. Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is

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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 round-up 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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HOLIDAY SHOW. Christmas at the Ranch: Extra

Ordinary will be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 15, at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets on sale Nov. 13. Visit chcc.org.

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WINTER MARKET. The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Winter Market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14-15 at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive in Highlands Ranch. The Winter Market boasts more than 20 vendors with products such as meats, wines, fudge, pastries, rice, balsamic vinegars, breads, and wild Alaskan salmon. The laid-back atmosphere will get you into the spirit of the season. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/events or call 303-791-2500. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Highlands Ranch Herald. No attachments. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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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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The City of Black Hawk, two (2) vacancies for POLICE OFFICER I. Hiring Range: $53,959 - $62,052 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefit package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www.cityofblackhawk.org/goto/employee_services for more information or to apply online for this limited opportunity. Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round. Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE.

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Ask local vocal Chris Daniels how he’s doing three years after his bone marrow transplant, and he channels legendary soul singer James Brown: “I feel good,” Daniels told me last week during an interview before his Nov. 8 induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. “Do you ever say cured? No, but I say that’s OK,” Daniels adds. Daniels was diagnosed with a fierce form of leukemia in 2010. After receiving a “perfect match” bone marrow transplant from his sister, Jane Moffett, he set his sights on getting back on stage to perform with The Kings, his band of nearly 30 years. Daniels, along with other Colorado musicians — legendary folk singer Judy Collins, the Serendipity Singers and Bob Lind — was inducted during a concert at the Paramount Theatre. “Judy was a hero to me and a lot of other musicians because she was not as operatic a singer as Joan (Baez),” Daniels said about his famous fellow inductee. “She had soul and grit in her beautiful voice and she was a great guitar and piano player. My mother’s favorite song was Judy’s version of `Both Sides Now’ by Joni Mitchell. It’s an amazing honor to go into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame with her.” In between writing music and performing, Daniels teaches music business at the University of Colorado-Denver as an assistant professor for the College of Arts and Media. “I really wanted to get back into teaching,” Daniels said about his post-transplant days. “It really refocused me. I was grading papers and working with substitute teachers when I was in the hospital. One time I was doing lectures by Skype. (The students) are 19- or 20-year-old wise apples ... I really have great hope and enthusiasm for this generation coming out.”

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the crowd of onlookers and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug. He quickly was surrounded by excited children, who accompanied him on a walk through the mall to Santa’s Village — a section of the mall reserved for Santa and his visitors from now through Christmas. Children weren’t the only ones happy to see Santa. The day of Santa’s arrival at the mall is typically one of the busiest of the year at Justice children’s clothing store, manager Cori Wagner said. “I think this is going to be a better shopping season than last year,” she said. “I think now that the furlough is over, people will be spending money.” Lego store supervisor Courtney Morgan said a shorter shopping season meant the season started early this year. “On Halloween night, we put all our Santa continues on Page 26

Through Nov. 17, DaVita, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and a leading provider of kidney care services, partners with three Denver-area restaurants to build awareness for kidney disease with kidney-friendly and diabetes-friendly menus in honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month. Each restaurant will offer at least one appetizer, entrée and dessert that are kidney- or diabetesfriendly. Participating restaurants for dinner service are: Table 6, 609 Corona St., (www. table6denver.com); beast + bottle, 719 E. 17th Ave., (www.beastandbottle.com) and YaYa’s Euro Bistro, 8310 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, (www.yayasdenver. com). Denver-area residents can assess their risk at www.davita.com/kidneyaware.

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“Russian Holiday,” a concert by the Denver Concert Band, will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $13/$10, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

Christmas is celebrated on Jan. 7, preceded by a special dinner and church service on Christmas Eve. Festive music is important and the band’s program begins with Rimsky Korsakov’s “Procession of the Nobles,” followed by “Alleluia” by Samuel Hazo and “Midnight Sleighride,” originally by Prokoﬁev. Peter Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” is beloved worldwide and it will be followed by “Christmas Sing-A-Long” by James Ployhar. Following intermission, Prokoﬁev’s “March, Op. 99” and the Carpenters’ “Merry Christmas Darling” will be followed by Larry MacTaggart’s arrangement of “Laughing All the Way.” Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music” and Leroy Anderson’s ever-popular “Sleigh Ride” wrap up this festive program.

South Suburban holds coat drive By Staff report South Suburban Parks and Recreation is conducting its second annual winter coat drive, an event that is held in conjunction with 7NEWS/Dependable Cleaners’ Coats for Colorado program. Throughout November, the public can help those in need stay warm by dropping off gently used or new coats at specially designated collection boxes throughout South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Those locations include: Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton

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Four artists show work at Town Hall Exhibit title borrows from musical ‘Annie’ By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Four experienced artists who have exhibited together, with larger groups, will show their paintings at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery through Jan. 8. They are Valli Thayer McDougal, Pat Mudge, Janice Hanson and Jan Archuleta. Their choice of which works to exhibit is influenced to an extent by what’s playing at Town Hall: the musical “Annie,” about the spunky little red-haired girl who graced the comics for many years. Their show title is also a song in the show: “I Think I’m Going to Like it Here.” Two of them: Valli Thayer McDougal and Pat Mudge actually met in a watercolor class in La Jolla, Calif., in 2000 and have remained friends and painting companions since they both moved to Denver in 2007 and 2008. They soon formed a critique group with Susan Schmitt, meeting monthly. Jan Archuleta and Janice Hanson became their friends via membership in the Colorado Watercolor Society and joined the critique group. “We have become very good friends and colleagues, supporting each other in our artistic journeys,” McDougal wrote. She said she “discovered a passion for painting rather late in life, however `younger than Grandma Moses.’” Her contemporary acrylic painting series: “Windows on the World,” focuses on large shapes, warm colors and sometimes, “Pastiche,” small layered collages and “Opus,” watercolor and mixed media. She is an award-winning painter who belongs to the National Watercolor Society, Colorado Watercolor Society and International Society of Acrylic Painters. Patricia Mudge worked in water media for many years, but has switched to oil paints. She has studied at the University of San Diego, San Diego Watercolor

“Three Little Girls,” a watercolor by Jan Archuleta, is in the exhibit “I Think I’m Going to Like it Here” in Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center until Jan. 8. Courtesy photo Society, La Jolla Institute of Art and Art Students League of Denver. She lived in Great Britain and has traveled widely for 40 years, learning from fine artists as she traveled. Janice Hanson is a former photographer, who turned to watercolor “to enhance the images she saw by emphasizing shapes and patterns. She uses paint to stain these shapes with color.” She is a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the

Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society. Watercolorist Jan Archuleta, a Colorado native, paints from photos taken in Colorado, New Mexico and other travel locations, including Spain, Italy and China. She is a past president of the Arvada Fine Arts Guild, a Colorado Watercolor Society member, as well as Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Foothills Art Center, National Watercolor Society and North Metro Arts Alliance.

iF you go “I Think I’m Going to Like it Here” will be exhibited in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton, through Jan. 8, 2014. There will be a meet-the-artist reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 (the public is invited). Gallery hours: 10 am. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. Works are for sale. 303-794-2787.

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Comic goes solo in Su Teatro play San Antonio comedian Ruby Nelda Perez brings her one-woman play, “Dona Rosita’s Jalapeno Kitchen,” to Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Nov. 14-17. Written by Rodrigo Duarte Clark of El Teatro de Esperanza (the second oldest Chicano theater in the country), it combines funny lines with a story about development threatening the barrio where Dona Rosita’s restaurant is located. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, 16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets: $20/$17, suteatro.org, 303-296-0219.

Own an Original

Littleton’s annual “Own an Original” exhibit opens Nov. 22, presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Board at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Two and three dimensional art will be included and for sale. Admission is free. Museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-3950.

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are promised, including a more sympathetic look at the Big Bad Wolf. A few lucky kids may get to help Maestro Jurgen de Lemos conduct the orchestra. Littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824.

Ivy Street Ensemble

and Sale opens with a reception and announcement of awards from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Katherine Smith Warren was juror for the exhibit and selected 100 pieces by 68 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and before performances, through Jan. 5. 720-509-1077.

On huffing and puffing …

The Littleton Symphony will present a free children’s concert, “The Three Little Pigs,” at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Two interpretations of the story

Englewood Arts is hosting the Ivy Street Ensemble: Colorado Symphony musicians Cathy Peterson (flute), Erik Peterson (violin) and Philip Stevens (viola) in a program of chamber music spanning from the Baroque Era to the 21st century. They regularly perform for children in the metro area. The program will include works by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Bunch. Tickets: $15/$12/free under 18. englewoodarts. org or at the door, one half hour before the concert.

Veterans tribute

The Highlands Ranch Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 will be an annual Veterans Tribute with music by Cliff Spratt, a Korean War video and War Soldier’s story narrated by members of the Castle Rock Senior Care Veterans. See current projects

of our area Wounded Warriors Organization and hear about the American Legion. Held at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. info@highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org.

Pottery sale

Members of South Suburban’s Pottery Guild will host their annual sale from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 18-20 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Writers’ conference

“Write Around the Rock,” the annual Castle Rock Writers Conference, opens Nov. 22 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, with a talk by New York agent Katherine Sands, followed by events from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Events Center. Workshops, agent and publisher pitches, continental breakfast, lunch, conference bookstore. Reservations $75 until Nov. 15, $40 military, $30 students. castlerockwriters.com, 303-521-8615.

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“Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson will be produced at Vintage Theatre Nov. 22 through Dec. 15 at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Sam Wood is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $25/$20 advance, vintagetheatre.com; 303-856-7830.

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“RAnChO MIRAgE” by Steven Dietz plays through Dec. 7 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Christopher Leo

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Sophocles a la Buntport

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Sophocles’ classic Greek tragedy, as seen through the lens of the inventive Buntport Theater Company. It plays at 717 Lipan St., Denver, through Nov. 23. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: stuff@buntport. com.

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MOnTy PyThOn’S “Spamalot” finds its way onto the

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“IT’S A Wonderful Life! The Radio Play” by Joe Landry plays through Dec. 22 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington, Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and

Thursdays in December; 2 p.m. Sundays (note change here). Tickets: $12 to $23, 303-935-3044, minersalley@gmail.com

Little red-haired girl is back

“AnnIE,” WITh book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charmin will play Nov. 15 to Dec. 29 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and some Saturdays in December; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets: $25-$39, 303-794-2787, ext 5; townhallartscenter.com. Reservations are recommended — some performances are filling fast.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 11, 2013

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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words could come back to haunt you. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A sudden flash of Bovine practicality shows you how you might be able to turn your artistic pursuits into a profitable venture. A spouse or partner offers some sage advice. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Be prepared with several “Plan Bs” that you might have to use as backups just in case you encounter some troublesome complications with your carefully constructed schedule. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might think you’ll never have a free moment again with the demands of the workplace piling on. Cheer up. The pressure eases as holiday time nears. An old friend brings good news. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your Leonine pride might make it difficult to offer an apology to a co-worker you unintentionally offended. But a quick and sincere “I’m sorry” could prevent problems down the line. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) This is a good time to tackle those backed-up chores that have kept you from moving into other and potentially more worthwhile projects. A personal matter needs your attention. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You usually have no problem rushing to the defense of someone you perceive as being treated unjustly. But perceptions could be deceiving this week. Check the facts before you act. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Before you point fingers at who might be to blame for the unexpected change in your plans, take a few moments to reflect on how this turn of events might be a blessing in disguise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You seek out advice in the first part of the week. But be careful not to let counsel from others overshadow your own sense of perception. Things become clearer by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The trusted colleagues you relied on earlier continue to offer support with your project. But you take more control, and by the week’s end, you should be in full command. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Rely on your practical side while exploring investment possibilities. Caution is still your watchword in these matters. Your social life takes a gratifying turn by the week’s end. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) An already confusing situation appears to grow murkier during the first part of the week. But it all starts to clear by the week’s end. Plan to spend the weekend with someone special. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a passion for life that inspires others to follow your example. You could be a motivational speaker. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

24 Highlands Ranch Herald

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. 2013-0560 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

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/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0560 First Publication: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0562 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 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/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0562 First Publication: 10/17/2013 Last Publication: 11/14/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0573 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/5/2013 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: KIMBERLEY F REIFSNIDER AND ROBERT J REIFSNIDER Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007084939 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $744,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $773,247.08 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 10, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 118-1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10312 Brookhollow Cir, Littleton, 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.

Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/25/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 10/31/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007084939 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $744,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $773,247.08 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 10, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 118-1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10312 Brookhollow Cir, Littleton, CO 80129

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2013 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: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE Colorado Registration #: 40391 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 813-1177 Fax #: (303) 813-1107 Attorney File #: 5600.58800 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0573 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0582 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/6/2013 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: YGNACIO CARRION Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/28/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/9/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005020664 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,700.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $193,143.67 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 258, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1523 W Spring Water Way, 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, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/12/2013 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 #: 1159.00345B *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0582 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0589 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2013 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: GEORGIA L ROBERTSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 4/16/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003053056** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $320,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,834.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you

deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 425, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9721 Marmot Ridge Circle, Littleton, CO 80125

November 14, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0589 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2013 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: GEORGIA L ROBERTSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/15/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 4/16/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003053056** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $320,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $326,834.08 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. **MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT EXECUTED 12/3/2007 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 46, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 110-J, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10152 Mountain Maple Drive, Littleton, CO 80129

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2013 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 #: 13-049-25177 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0589 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0590 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2013 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: WILLIAM SIGLER AND JODIE SIGLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR OPTEUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTEUM MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005075614 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $256,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $228,510.52 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 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 95-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9751 Clairton Place, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2013 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 #: 4380.01635 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0590 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0595 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/16/2013 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: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,760.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $252,426.17 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 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/17/2013 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 #: 13-05286 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0595 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0605 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2013 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: KIMBERLEY S JORDE AND DAREN A JORDE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, TRANSLAND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/8/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 10/14/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002106529** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $206,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $184,703.80 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. **MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 10/8/02 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 425, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9721 Marmot Ridge Circle, 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, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/26/2013

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Legal Notice No.: 2013-0605 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0606 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2013 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: RONALD H. SAUL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/13/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 2/20/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008011926 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $287,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $264,419.06 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 4, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 122R, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10850 Hickory Ridge Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 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: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/26/2013 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: TONI DALE Colorado Registration #: 30580 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 13-914-25187 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2013-0606 First Publication: 11/14/2013 Last Publication: 12/12/2013 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: GABRIEL J. AMES, D.O.B. 02/10/2008, Child And concerning: ASHLEY L. AMES, Mother JUAN AVILA a/k/a JUAN AVILA-GIL, D.O.B. 3/8/1979, or 3/31/1977, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, and EAGLE WEHNER, Special Respondent 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 CASE NUMBER: 12JV99 COURTROOM 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 JUAN AVILA a/k/a JUAN AVILA-GIL: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the abovenamed child is dependent or neglected based upon the factual allegations and legal definitions of dependency or neglect

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.

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TO JUAN AVILA a/k/a JUAN AVILA-GIL: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the abovenamed 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. A Return of Service and Appearance Review Hearing has been set for December 9, 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. 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: November 6, 2013 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 924460 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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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: November 6, 2013 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 924460 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Board of Directors for the Castle Pines Homes Association Inc c/o Castle Pines Homes Association, Inc Board of Directors for the Castle Pines Homes Association Inc c/o Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne - Castle Pines Homes Association Inc - Castle Pines Homes Association, Inc c/o Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne - Castlewood Fire Protection District -Clark Property Tax Investments LLC - CPV Inc aka CPV Inc., a Colorado corporation -Daniel J Garfield Dennis W King c/o Joli A Lofstedt - Gina C Botti, Attorney in Fact for Castle Pines Homes Association Inc c/o Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne - Jack A Vickers III, President of CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation, aka John A Vickers III, President of CPV Inc., a Colorado Corporation - Jack A Vickers, III - Joel Laufer - Joli A Lofstedt - Lexi Development LLC - Michael Conrad, Treasurer c/o The Renaissnce Group LLC a Colorado limited liability company - Nancy B Smith - Public Trustee of Douglas County - Robert C Troyer c/o Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. - South Metro Fire Rescue -The First National Bank of Santa Fe (Denver Office) - The Intermountain Rural Electric Association - The Renaissance Group LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - U.S. Bank N.A. Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 11 CASTLE PINES VILLAGE FILING 29 TOTAL ACREAGE 6.46 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CPV Inc for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924438 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds - Billy E Bounds, aka Bill Bounds c/o Brennen Bounds - Billy E Bounds, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jewell T Bounds, deceased c/o Brennen Bounds - Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas - Brennen Bounds, Executor of the Estate for Jewell T Bounds - Carl Cagle - Colorado Western Development Co., a Colorado corporation - Daniel G Whittaker - Douglas County Treasurer - Edith Dees - First National Bank of Parker - George D Ringhoffer - Gertrude Dies aka Gertrude Dees Guadalupe Diego Chavez-Bernal - Hagen F Dees - Irian K Bounds c/o Brennen Bounds, Executor of the Estate - James R Sullivan, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas c/o Douglas County Commissioners Jean C Bolejack - Jewell T Bounds aka Jewell Bounds - Kellogg Corporation, a Colorado corporation - L.H. Bolejack aka Lester H Bolejack - Marilyn C Green c/o Douglas County Treasurer - Patricia M Kubik - Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado - Resolution Trust Corporation, Conservator of Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Association of Denver - Reta A Crain, Clerk & Recorder c/o Douglas County Clerk & Recorder - Richard M Huckeby - Royce E Tolley, Attorney at Law aka Royce E Tolley, Military Attorney - State of Colorado, Department of Revenue - Terrence D Murphy - Wayne G Kubik

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OCCUPANT - Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds - Billy E Bounds, aka Bill Bounds c/o Brennen Bounds - Billy E Bounds, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jewell T Bounds, deceased c/o Brennen Bounds - Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas - Brennen Bounds, Executor of the Estate for Jewell T Bounds - Carl Cagle - Colorado Western Development Co., a Colorado corporation - Daniel G Whittaker - Douglas County Treasurer - Edith Dees - First National Bank of Parker - George D Ringhoffer - Gertrude Dies aka Gertrude Dees Guadalupe Diego Chavez-Bernal - Hagen F Dees - Irian K Bounds c/o Brennen Bounds, Executor of the Estate - James R Sullivan, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas c/o Douglas County Commissioners Jean C Bolejack - Jewell T Bounds aka Jewell Bounds - Kellogg Corporation, a Colorado corporation - L.H. Bolejack aka Lester H Bolejack - Marilyn C Green c/o Douglas County Treasurer - Patricia M Kubik - Public Trustee of Douglas County, Colorado - Resolution Trust Corporation, Conservator of Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Association of Denver - Reta A Crain, Clerk & Reco rder c/o Douglas County Clerk & Recorder - Richard M Huckeby - Royce E Tolley, Attorney at Law aka Royce E Tolley, Military Attorney - State of Colorado, Department of Revenue - Terrence D Murphy - Wayne G Kubik You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Terrence D Murphy the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 6 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.487 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Terrence D Murphy. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jewell T Bounds for said year 2007 That on the 30th day of July 2012 said Terrence D Murphy assigned said certificate of purchase to Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds.That said Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds on the 15th day of September 2013 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924439 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

lands, LLC - Dianna Puyear, Property Manager , as Agent for GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation aka FDIC, as Receiver for FirsTier Bank FirsTier Bank c/o Country Club Bank FirsTier Bank - FirsTier Bank, Corporate Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP Gateway Development Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability - Gateway Retail PC LLC aka Gateway Retail PC, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC as successor in interest to Province Center LLC - Littleton Fire Protection District - Michael S Yates, Manager c/o PC3, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - PC3 LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Public Trustee of Arapahoe County -Public Trustee of Douglas County - South Suburban Park and Recreation District - Vanessa A Orta, Attorney-in-Fact for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for FirsTier Bank c/o Anderson, McCoy & Orta, P.C. Vanessa A Orta, Esq c/o Anderson, McCoy & Orta, P.C. - Weststar Management Corp., Agent for GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC c/o Westar Management Corp - Public Service Company of Colorado

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT A-3 PROVINCE CENTER 1A 2ND AMD 1.52 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gateway Retail PC LLC for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924440 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing: Douglas County Public Trustee 2014 Budget Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to 29-1-106 C.R.S., the adoption of the 2014 Public Trustee Budget will be considered at a public hearing on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., in the Public Trustee’s Office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock,Colorado 80104. Any interested elector of Douglas County may also file written comments or objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Douglas County Public Trustee tentatively scheduled for December 4th, 2013. Documents are available for review in the Public Trustee’s Office, or on the Office website at www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ , under “Financials.” Published by the Order of the Office of Douglas County Public Trustee George J. Kennedy, Public Trustee

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - A Dennis Zehnle, Manager c/o Gateway Retail PC LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company – A Dennis Zehnle, Manager c/o Gateway Retail PC LLC - Anderson, McCoy & Orta, P.C. Clark Property Tax Investments LLC CRE Venture 2011-12, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company - Diana Puyear, Property Manager , as Agent for GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC - Dianna Puyear, Property Manager , as Agent for GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation aka FDIC, as Receiver for FirsTier Bank FirsTier Bank c/o Country Club Bank FirsTier Bank - FirsTier Bank, Corporate Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP Gateway Development Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability - Gateway Retail PC LLC aka Gateway Retail PC, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC as successor in interest to Province Center LLC - Littleton Fire Protection District - Michael S Yates, Manager c/o PC3, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - PC3 LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Public Trustee of Arapahoe County -Public Trustee of Douglas County - South Suburban Park and Recreation District - Vanessa A Orta, Attorney-in-Fact for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for FirsTier Bank c/o Anderson, McCoy & Orta, P.C. Vanessa A Orta, Esq c/o Anderson, McCoy & Orta, P.C. - Weststar Management Corp., Agent for GKKK, LLC Constance Marie, LLC & Cook Islands, LLC c/o Westar Management Corp - Public Service Company of Colorado

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.

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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 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 19, 2013 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2013 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No.: 924421 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - Clark Property Tax Investments LLC - Diana K Tranberg - Janet Turbett for Sally Misare, Town Clerk c/o Town of Castle Rock/Utilities Dept. - Land Title Guarantee Company - Manfred Will Salle Misare, Town Clerk c/o Town of Castle Rock - Town of Castle Rock c/o Utilities Department -Victor C Tranberg Victor C Tranberg & Diana K Tranberg aka Vic Tranberg & Diana Tranberg

Legal Notice No.: 924395 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 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.)

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 2 CASTLE INDUSTRIAL PARK 0.518 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Manfred Will for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013.

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Manfred Will for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013.

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/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924436 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: OCCUPANT - A Richard Berman - Adam J Samhouri - Castle Pines Land Company, a Colorado limited partnership CPV Inc., a Colorado Corp. Attn: Jack A Vickers III - Daniel J Garfield - Debra A Samhouri - Dennis R Larratt - Dennis W King c/o Joli A Lofstedt - Jack A Vickers III - Jack A Vickers, III Attorney-in-fact for Castle Pines Land Company, a Colorado limited partnership - Joel Laufer - Joli A Lofstedt - Lexi Development LLC - Michael C Cregger of TST of Denver, Professional Land Surveyor c/o TST Inc of Denver - Nancy B Smith - Paul Herbka Robert C Troyer - TST Inc -U.S. Bank N.A. – Castle Pines Metropolitan District You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Dennis R Larratt the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TR IN E1/2NE1/4 16-7-67 3.082 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Dennis R Larratt. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jack A Vickers III for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Dennis R Larratt at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924437 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held on December 2, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on January 14, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR). The amendment proposes revisions to Section 3 - Agricultural One (A-1), Section 4 Large Rural Residential (LRR), Section 21 – Use by Special Review, Section 22A Seasonal Uses, and Section 36 - Definitions. Creation of new Section 22B - Entertainment Events, is also proposed. For more information, call Dan Avery at Douglas County Planning Services, 303660-7460. File #/Name: DR2012-011/ Douglas County Zoning Resolution amendments regarding farmer's markets, entertainment events, and value added agricultural processing. Legal Notice No.: 924445 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 14, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Balancing Government Actions....

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Terrence D Murphy the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 1 BLK 6 MERIBEL VILLAGE 1 0.487 AM/L

That on the 30th day of July 2012 said Terrence D Murphy assigned said certificate of purchase to Barry B Bounds & Lorna J Bounds.That said Barry B Bounds &

/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County

Legal Notice No.: 924436 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

....With your right to know!

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Clark Property Tax Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gateway Retail PC LLC for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Clark Property Tax Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 27th day of February 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 5th day of November 2013.

Notices

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Terrence D Murphy. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jewell T Bounds for said year 2007

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.

/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924440 First Publication: November 14, 2013 Last Publication: November 28, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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.

And all from your own home!

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

Read the Legal Notices. You’ll be up to date each week!

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Gift market keeps on giving Event at churches helps artisans around world By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com World Gift Markets have grown, according to committee member Shelly DeChantal, a metro-area fiber artist who has recently moved to Littleton. Fair Trade, handmade gifts from artisans living around the world — in Laos, Africa, Bolivia and more will be available, as well as items crafted at local nonprofit workshops, such as A Little Something, the Gathering Place and Earthlinks. More than 40 nonprofit and Fair Trade groups will participate. First Universalist Church (northeast corner) and First Plymouth Congregational Church (southwest corner), both at the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Colorado Boulevard, have joined together this year to host the World Gift Markets on Nov. 23 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and

Nov. 24 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), with an opening reception at First Universalist only from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22. The market encourages purposeful giving by supporting artisans in developing countries through Fair Trade businesses such as Silks of Laos, Team Africa and Fair Trade Republica, which bring traditional crafts to the markets. Working with indigenous craftspeople in areas of extreme poverty, they help preserve traditions and provide fair wages and a healthy workplace. All products are made by individual artisans working in small groups or cooperatives. Shoppers can find hand-woven silk scarves from Laos, recycled Sari table runners and pillows, handmade paper journals from India, hand-knitted alpaca hats and gloves from Bolivia, Ugandan coffee and local honey from Earthlinks’ Peace Garden, for example. Earthlinks, a Denver nonprofit started 16 years ago, has grown from a day shelter to a full-fledged craft enterprise that offers

At A Little Something in Denver, refugee women make jewelry, learning new skills and earning “a little something.” Their work will be for sale at the World Gift Markets. Courtesy photo productive work to homeless people. It teaches job skills and garden work, which allows for connection with the earth, DeChantal writes. In addition to honey, the Peace Garden’s bees produce beeswax

for Natural Spa products. And bees pollinate flowers, gourds and herbs, which result in greeting cards, vases, candles, birdhouses, jewelry, lotions and catnip toys for Fluffy.

‘Cross Currents’ comes to gallery adindex

Show of native work gets underway Nov. 22 By Sonya Ellingboe

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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “The wide range of expression and media found in the exhibition demonstrates the futility of attempting to confine artists of native descent to one category,” said Cecily Cullen, creative director for the Center for Visual Art. “The artists of `Cross Currents’ represent the spirit of innovation by blending elements found in traditional Native American art with meaning and strategies born of 21st-century art making, adding unique voices to the visual language of today.” CVA, Metropolitan State University’s very interesting, easily accessed gallery at 965 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s Arts District, offers free admission and a series of engaging exhibits. “Cross Currents: Native American Forces in Contemporary Art” runs Nov. 22 through Feb. 8, featuring art by Cannupahanska, Nicholas Galanin, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Merritt Johnson, Sarah Ortegon, Wendy Red Star, Sarah Sense, Marie Watt and Will Wilson. Some of the artists will be present for an opening reception and artist’s panel on Nov. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. These artists from across the nation have different indigenous backgrounds and do not adhere to traditional stereotypes. What they do have in common is an exploration of identity as they move between worlds, re-

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Christmas stuff up,” she said. “So I think people this year are more apt to get in the spirit earlier.” Park Meadows traditionally draws high traffic — with parking lots often filled to capacity — during the holiday season, but manager Pamela

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Entrepreneurship”, beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Mangia Bevi Café at the Madden Museum (6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village). The evening begins with a networking reception at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at https:// securelb.imodules.com/s/1150/interior2013/index.aspx?sid=1150&gid=1 &pgid=6153&cid=9774.

jecting mass media’s appropriation of traditional symbols. Our illustration, “Emergency Mantle for Diplomatic Security,” is a mixed media work by Merritt Johnson, who is based in East Harlem, NY. She is “of mixed Mohawk, Blackfoot and non-indigenous descent, with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art.” A multidisciplinary artist working in painting, sculpture and performance, she said “through my work, I explore the connections and oppositions between (and within) bodies and place. “My work with figures treats opulent interiors and identifiable patterns, as the material for camouflaging bodies; pointing to protection, aggression and the difficulty of cross cultural disguise ….” She will be at the CVA on Nov. 22 for the opening reception and artists’ panel, as will Cannupahanska, Buffalo Hyde, Galanin and Sense.

if you Go “Cross Currents: Native American Forces in Contemporary Art” will be exhibited Nov. 22 to Feb. 8 at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free. For information on related programs, see MetroStateCVA.org, 303-294-5207.

“Emergency Mantle for Diplomatic Security” mixed media by Merritt Johnson, 2013, is included in the “Cross Currents” exhibit at Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art. The show addresses complexities of cultural identity. Courtesy photo

Schenck-Kelly isn’t sure this season will set records. “It’s difficult when you have big numbers to grow by big numbers,” she said. “The retail industry has plateaued at this point.” Employees are difficult to find this year, indicating a drop in unemployment, Schenck-Kelly said. “The other factor is I think the community has become very stabilized,” she said. “We have a very edu-

cated consumer. I think they’re more savvy than typical here because of this demographic, but it’s also due to technology. They know real value as opposed to inflated value. They’re more zeroed in on what they want.” Along with malls and retailers nationwide, some Park Meadows stores will open Thanksgiving night, with others starting Black Friday at midnight and the remainder between then and 8 a.m.

`Ticket to Ride’ coming

ber tour stops for the film: Parker (The PACE Center), Nov. 20; Denver (Paramount Theater), Nov. 21-23; and Lone Tree (Lone Tree Arts Center), Nov. 25-27.

Warren Miller’s 64th film, “Ticket to Ride,” comes to Colorado and hits the usual places in Denver and Colorado Springs. But it’s also coming to the suburbs, including Lone Tree and Parker. This year’s film features seven Olympians — and a few may just earn spots on the U.S. Ski Team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Olympians featured in “Ticket to Ride” are Gretchen Bleiler; Keely Kelleher; Ted Ligety; Julia Mancuso; Tommy Moe; Kaylin Richardson and Seth Wescott. Here are some upcoming Novem-

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker. blacktie-colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

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Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www. castlerockbridge.com.

NetworkiNg for the Not-

“chai” laNds Ranch/South

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.

Denver Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-470-6652.

recreation

fibromYalgia womeN’s Group for women wanting to get together to talk about positive things that have helped them and to make new friends. No fee; must live near Parker/Centennial. Time and day to be figured out by group. Call Leslie at 303-791-8814.

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.

frieNdships are Golden is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146.

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.

highlaNds raNch Cycling Club has weekly rides and 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. highlaNds raNch 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. 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.

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.

service

americaN legioN Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260. maNsioN tours. The Highlands

Ranch Metro District invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion.com or call 303-791-0177.

taize-stYle service, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:45-7:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrewumc.com.

social

castle rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana

geNealogY 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees. great books. Great Books Discussion Groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. highlaNds breakfast Op-

timists meet every first and third Mondays from 7-8 a.m. at Le Peep Grill at County Line and Quebec Street. Call Miles Hardee, 303-973-6409.

highlaNds raNch Genealogical Society meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Highlands Ranch Library at 7 p.m. highlaNds raNch Historical

Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Great programs ($1 voluntary donation for non-members) and group rate tours offered including some RTD tours. Leave message at 641-715-3900 ext. 147406, email HRHistoricalSociety@ comcast.net or see www.highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org .

highlaNds raNch Jaycees

meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. The meetings are open for people ages 21-40. Call Suzy Driscoll at 303-791-1049.

highlaNds raNch Lions Club meets first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Romano’s, 32 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Visit www.HighlandsRanchLions.org or call Corky Carlson at 303-791-0099. the highlaNds Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@ hotmail.com for more information. highlaNds raNch Optimists meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Le Peep on Broadway south of C-470. New members are welcome. Call Ken Wolfle at 303-470-6017. highlaNds raNch Pi Beta Phi

Alumnae Club meets on a regular basis. Call Marlyce Buch at 720-2218458.

highlaNds raNch Rotary Club meets the first four Thursdays every month for lunch from 12:10-1:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features

a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558.

highlaNds raNch Senior Club provides opportunities for area seniors to get together. Activities are in the Senior Lounge at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. In addition there is a luncheon and entertainment at noon on second Wednesday each month in the Wildcat Auditorium at Southridge Recreation Center. Monthly calendar of activities are available at all four Highlands Ranch Recreation Centers, and under www. highlandsranch.org, click on “Senior Outreach Services” and look under “Activities & Events.” Contact president Ron at 303-791-1692. highlaNds raNch Singles Happy Hour, also known as Southeast Singles since many people are from Littleton and Lone Tree too, meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 p.m. Visit www.hrsingles. com for locations and more information. This group is for ages 40-60s. Contact Corinna Robert at 303-773-1810 or corinnamke@aol.com. Pay for your own drinks and appetizers. highlaNds raNch Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 8568 South University Blvd. Toastmasters helps members learn to speak better, and it does so in a positive and friendly manner. New members always welcome. Call Yvette at 303470-7206. highlaNds raNch Writers’

Group, call 303-791-7703.

Just desserts St. Andrew United

Methodist Church invites the community to our free Social Justice 3rd Friday movie series, which broadly touches many social issues facing our culture today. May have content not appropriate for children. Contact Heidi Parish, 720-2065733 or Daryl Shute, 303-903-0653. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.

kiNgdom kNitters creates prayer

shawls that are given to people who are ill, grieving or just in need of comfort. Shawls can be picked up at the Cherry Hills’ reception desk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join us for knitting from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch. We gladly accept yarn donations. Visit www.chcc. org or call 303-791-4100.

la leche League of Highlands Ranch meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Monday of the month. Call Barb at 303-791-4243. meN’s miNistrY Breakfast meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www. st-andrew-umc.com. meridiaN middaY Toastmaster. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you’re speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You’ll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are — to become better communicators. We meet every Thursday from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 34, 8871 Maximus Dr, Lone Tree. For more information, contact VP of Membership, Brent Hilvitz at 303-668-5789 or visit www.meridianmidday.com. moms club of East Highlands Ranch is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. Interested moms living in Highlands Ranch east of Fairview Parkway can call Kym Schnittker at 303-284-3161 or

e-mail ehr_momsclub@yahoo.com.

moms club of Highlands Ranch West is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child raising years. Interested moms living in the 80129 and 80125 zip codes can contact whr_momsclub@yahoo.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/momsclubofhrwest/. mothers of Multiples meetings are at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. mothers of Preschoolers at Grace Chapel meets from 9-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays at Grace Chapel, I-25 and County Line Road. Call Karleen at 303-799-4900 or visit www.gracechapel.org. optimist highlaNds Ranch Breakfast Club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep, 44 W. Centennial. Call Ken Woelfle at 303-470-6017. preceptor gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets every first Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255. progressive book Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. E-mail Lecakes102@ aol.com. raNch racoNteurs, a Toastmasters group, meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at The Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit http://rrtm. freetoasthost.net. robotics club of Highlands Ranch is dedicated to sharing information and enthusiasm for the hobby of robotics. Club meets once a month. Members demonstrate robot designs, swap ideas, learn new techniques, participate in competitions and have a blast. No experience level required, just lots of enthusiasm. E-mail Kerwin at ranchbots@yahoo.com. rotarY club of Highlands Ranch meets at 12:10 p.m. each week for a luncheon at the clubhouse at the Lone Tree Golf Club. Call 303-991-6226. rotarY club of Highlands Ranch meets at noon on Thursdays at Lone Tree Country Club, 9808 Sunningdale Drive. Call Aaron Fritz at 303-829-4932. southridge toastmasters

meets every first and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Southridge recreation center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road in Highlands Ranch. We are looking for new members . Come and join us and find out what Toastmasters can do for you. You can gain confidence while learning to be a better speaker. For further information call Yvette at 303470-7206 or dancerymg@aol.com.

teeN librarY Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303791-7323 or visit with a youth librarian. toastmasters. raNch Raconteurs Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, 6:55-8:15 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 South University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 80126. Visit our club as often as you like, free of charge. For more information visit www.rrtm. freetoasthost.net or call 303-416-6164. wesleY writers is a small group of vignette memoir writers who meet at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Share stories of the joys and sorrows of our yesteryears. No fees.

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aa highlaNds Ranch meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church on Dad Clark Road. The meetings are open, nonsmoking, and not wheelchair accessible. adult atteNtioN Deficit Disorder Support Group meets the fourth Monday each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway St., Highlands Ranch. RSVP to 303-346-3338 or 303596-4641. al-aNoN support Group for those affected by others’ alcoholism. Group meets at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, Tuesdays from 7:308:30 p.m. braiN iNJurY Support Group meets every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Contact Della at 303-949-1017 or Jan Herodes at 303-933-7417. breast caNcer Support Group: Friends For Life meets from 7-9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join us to share

stories, hopes and fears about your breast cancer experience. Meetings include information and discussion about treatment options. For information, visit chcc.org/care.

caNcer support Group. A gathering for individuals, family members and friends of those who have been touched by cancer in some way takes place at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. We are here to provide information, prayer, support and friendship as we walk through the cancer journey together. Contact Shereice Godby at 720-937-8170 or shereice_godby@ yahoo.com. celebrate recoverY: Teens meets from 6-8 p.m. Sundays in Room 94. For nearly four years, Celebrate Recovery has helped hundreds of people find healing from a variety of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. We now have the opportunity to bring this restorative ministry to students. This program is specifically designed for middle and high schoolers and provides a safe place to find healing in Christ by fostering authentic community and active service to Christ and others. Contact Robert Smith at 303-325-8217 or rsmith@chcc. org. The meetings are at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

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Jaguars soccer team takes runner-up spot Rock Canyon loses 1-0 in 5A finals to Pine Creek By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com The decision in a tough battle for the Nov. 9 Class 5A state soccer championship game came with 3:22 left in the second overtime period, when a quirky goal by Jay Morales gave Pine Creek a 1-0 win over Rock Canyon. “It was a great game all around but, of course, the ending wasn’t what we wanted to see,” Jaguars coach Sean Henning said after the Nov. 9 finals. “We played our game like we have done all year and we played them even until they scored that quirky goal. Our defense was outstanding as it has been all year. Offensively, we had some chances but we didn’t get the ball in the net. I am proud of our kids. They gave it everything they had. I wish it would have come out differently for them.” Rock Canyon had bested Arapahoe, Heritage and Denver East to get into the finals at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Pine Creek bested Chatfield, Grandview and Boulder to make up the other half of the state championship game. The stadium was rocking as the teams took the field. The Eagles fans were wearing back and waving scarves announcing they supported Pine Creek. Not far away the white-clad Rock Canyon fans also waved hand-made signs and school-name scarves as they cheered for the Jaguars. The game was a battle from the opening whistle. Officials called few fouls despite the fact there were frequent collisions and often one or more players from each team was on the ground. But in almost every case, the players got up and rejoined the action.

Rock Canyon’s Jack Galyon battled for the ball with a Pine Creek defender during the Nov. 9 Class 5A state soccer championship game. The Jaguar attack put a shot on goal but didn’t score. The scoreless game ended with a Pine Creek goal with 3:22 left in the second overtime. Photo by Tom Munds Each team battled for every loose ball. The team that took possession of the ball then pressed the attack so the fast-paced action moved up and down the field. Attacks varied from passes from teammate to teammate to move in close to the goal to long passes to try to find a teammate near the end line who could get off a shot. However, at each end of the field, the goalkeepers and the defenders repeatedly turned aside the attacks, limiting the opportunities to get a possible scoring shot at the net. The final statistics showed Rock Canyon had 10 shots on goal while Pine

Creek had nine. The defensive battle kept the game scoreless through 80 minutes of regulation play. But rules say the game can’t end in a tie so, after a five-minute break, the game went into overtime in a golden-goal format which means the first overtime goal wins. The fast-paced battle resumed but the scoreless tie remained after the first 15-minute overtime period. There was another brief break before the second 15-minute overtime period began and the game ended with 3:22 when Morales kicked the ball and it went into the

net for the golden goal. Rock Canyon’s emotion was evident as players dropped in pace and there were some tears as the game marked the end of the prep soccer career for 17 seniors. However, they regained their composure, shook hands with the Pine Creek players and senior Ben Bartlett accepted the state second-place trophy. In keeping with their tradition, the players took the trophy to where their fans were seated. The fans applauded and many reached over the wall to shake hands and even give a hug to players.

Grandview takes state 5A volleyball championship Arapahoe falls one win shy of top trophy By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Arapahoe concluded its best girls volleyball season in school history but came up a win shy of winning the state championship. Grandview swept the Warriors 25-22, 25-12, 25-17 to win the Class 5A championship Nov. 9 in the finale at the Denver Coliseum. It was the ninth appearance in a state championship match in the past 11 seasons for Grandview and the Wolves’ fourth state title. It was only the Warriors’ second trip ever to the state tournament. “This was the best season we’ve ever had in Arapahoe history,” said Warriors coach Cara Syers. “We had one state berth prior to this and we lost in pool play. So this is our first year ever of getting to the state championship. Our three losses this season were to Grandview. They were a clear No. 1 it’s clear to say.” All four semifinal teams were from the Centennial League as Arapahoe defeated Eaglecrest 25-10, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20 to advance into the finals. Grandview downed Cherry Creek 11-25, 29-27, 25-23, 25-18. “We knew our schedule prepared us well,” added Syers. “We knew what we had to face against Grandview and we did for the most part. It was like the perfect storm. Everything went their way, every net serve and every free ball. It went their way for sure.” Arapahoe, coming off a short rest after its semifinal match, jumped ahead 8-4 in the first set but failed to come up with the key points after the Wolves tied the set at 20-all. “We didn’t get it (first set) and they just

Castle View’s Michaela Putnicki (10) drives a ball up and over the Grandview blockers in the Nov. 8 Class 5A state volleyball tournament. Putnicki’s spike scored a point for the Sabercats but they lost the match to Grandview. Photo by Tom Munds rolled,” admitted Syers. The second and third sets were not close as the top-seeded Wolves (27-2) took charge. “I couldn’t be more proud of our girls for their heart and determination they showed all season,” said Syers. “It was a wonderful season just a little short of where we want-

ed but really you don’t focus on that. You focus on this season as a journey. Second-seeded Arapahoe ended the season with a 25-3 record. Cherry Creek (22-6) appeared to have Grandview on the ropes in the semifinal, winning the first set 25-11 and having a chance to capture the second before but

lost 29-27. The Wolves prevailed in the final two sets, 25-23 and 25-18. “There was a call at the end (of the second set) whether we hit the ball or not,” recalled Bruins coach Sally Moos. “They gave them the point and kind of gave them the momentum. We didn’t put enough balls away. They have two big outside hitters and they put a few more balls away. “But I’m really proud of our kids. That was the third time we played them. We knew each other. We did some good things, we just didn’t have enough to win the match.” Ponderosa (16-11), which finished second in the Class 5A Continental League, lost in the Class 4A semifinals to Air Academy. The Kadets won 26-24, 25-20 and 2515. “It was tremendous to be here and we were more that excited,” said Ponderosa senior Merry Hammack. “We overcame so many obstacles but we just got better. I feel bad for the loss and the end of our season but this has been a family and we are so grateful for all that supported us.” Ponderosa wound up with a 16-11 record. Two-time defending Class 2A state champions Lutheran made it to the state championship match but the Lions were swept by undefeated and top-seeded Resurrection Christian 25-18, 25-19 and 25-13. “We were very pleased,” said coach Alicia Oates whose second-seeded Lions finished 25-3. “Resurrection was a very solid team. They have a lot of offensive power so it was hard to slow any one of them down because they would come back with something else. They were really good. But even getting into that game was a huge accomplished for these girls. “A lot of people, even ourselves at times, underestimated what we were capable of State continues on Page 29

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Creek, Valor advance in football playoffs Huskies fall to Fairview in game at Boulder By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Cherry Creek abandoned its usual reliance on running the football, as the Bruins employed a balanced offensive scheme and produced a 49-14 second-round Class 5A playoff victory Nov. 8 over Overland in a second round Class 5A state playoff game. Quarterback Cameron Brucker completed 18 of 26 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns as the Bruins defeated the Trail Blazers for the second time this season. Mikey McCauley caught six of Brucker’s passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Creek still ran the ball as Milo Hall rushed for 145 yards on 17 carries and scored one touchdown. Nathan Starks gained 116 yards on 11 totes and scored a pair of TDS for the Bruins who finished with 583 yards of total offense. Overland was held to 32 yards rushing by the Bruins defense. Cherry Creek (10-1) moves into a quarterfinal game against Centennial League rival Cherokee Trail (9-2). The game is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Stutler Bowl. The Cougars, last year’s Class 5A state runners-up, lost a league game to Cherry Creek Oct. 4. Cherokee Trail missed an extra point with 29.3 seconds remaining and dropped a 28-27 decision to the Bruins in a game played at Legacy Stadium. In other second-round Class 5A games played Nov. 8, defending state champion Valor Christian jumped to a 42-3 halftime

lead and cruised to a 49-17 triumph over Ralston Valley as the Eagles stretched their state playoff winning streak to 15 games. Valor (10-1) will continue its quest for a fifth consecutive state title in a Nov. 15 quarterback game against Columbine (101). The 7 p.m. game will be played at Valor Stadium. Eagles quarterback A.J. Cecil completed 19 of 23 passes for 278 yards and four touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 121 yards and two scores and caught six passes for 110 yards and a pair of TDs. McCaffrey, committed to play for Stanford, has scored 32 touchdowns this season After opening the season 1-1 against two formidable out-of-state opponents, Valor has scored 461 points in the past nine games for an average of 51.2 points a game. ThunderRidge (10-1), which lost to Valor in last season’s semifinals, romped to a 5635 win over Doherty at Shea Stadium. The Grizzlies will play Grandview (7-4) in a Nov. 16 quarterfinal game at Legacy Stadium starting at 1 p.m. ThunderRidge defeated the Wolves, 21-7, in a Sept. 13 nonleague game. Quarterback Brody Westmoreland accounted for seven of the Grizzlies eight touchdowns against Doherty. The 6-foot senior who going to San Diego State to play baseball rushed for 152 yards and four touchdowns and threw three scoring passes. Undefeated and top-seeded Fairview outscored Douglas County 21-0 in the second half enroute to a 45-17 win over the Huskies in a game played a Boulder’s Recht Field. Douglas County trailed only 21-17 near

Valor Christian quarterback A.J. Cecil unloads a pass in the 49-20 victory against Ralston Valley on Nov. 8. Cecil went 19-23 for 277 yards. Photo by Paul DiSalvo the end of the first half and had a first down at the Knights’ 1-yard line. However, the Huskies wound up missing a 31-yard field goal. On its first possession of the second half, Douglas County drove to the Fairview 6-yard line but failed to convert on fourth down. Standout Douglas County back Trey Smith was held to 87 yards rushing but he

did haul in four passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. Lutheran gave No. 2-seed Palisade all it could handle before dropping a 35-25 decision in a Class 3A first round road playoff game Nov. 9. The Lions (8-3) trailed only 28-25 but Palisade scored with two minutes remaining to seal the victory.

ThunderRidge tops Doherty in playoffs Grizzles take on Grandview next By Jim Benton

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Ponderosa’s Becca Page sets the ball for one of her teammates during the Nov. 8 Class 4A state championships. The Mustangs lost in the semifinals to Air Academy. Photo by Tom Munds

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but they always kept working hard and kept focused on what they needed to do to be successful. They really surprised a lot of people and had a lot of fun doing it. Being in the state tournament is exciting and being in that Parade of Champions is a memory we will have for a lifetime.” Continental League champion Mountain Vista lost 3-1 to Cherry

Creek in the deciding game in Pool 4 while Castle View dropped both its matches in Pool 1 in the Class 5A opening matches. Valor Christian lost both its matches in Class 4A, Pool 3 play. Chaparral coach T.R. Ellis was given the Pioneer Award during a special awards ceremony. Ellis has been the head coach at Chaparral for 16 seasons and won state titles in 2010 and 2011. She also had Colorado coaching stints at Douglas County for seven seasons and for eight years at Olathe.

ThunderRidge quarterback Brody Westmoreland accurately summed up the unpredictable nature of football. The Westmoreland-led Grizzlies ran roughshod over Doherty, 56-35, in a second-round Class 5A playoff game played Nov. 8 at Shea Stadium. Many observers figured ThunderRidge would meet Regis Jesuit, the only team to have beaten the Grizzlies, in the quarterfinals. However, Grandview stunned Regis, 31-21, Nov. 9 to move into quarterfinals against the Grizzlies. So instead of ThunderRidge seeking revenge, it will be Grandview trying to avenge a 21-7 loss to the Grizzlies in a non-league game played Sept. 13. “Football has a funny way to work things out,” said Westmoreland. “We’ll see how it goes.” ThunderRidge (10-1) will take on the Wolves (7-4) Nov. 16 in a 1 p.m. contest at Legacy Stadium. Everything went well for the ThunderRidge against Doherty as the Grizzlies scored on its first seven drives and rushed for 505 yards. Westmoreland accounted for seven of the eight ThunderRidge touchdowns. The senior,

who is committed to play baseball at San Diego State, rushed for 152 yards on 13 carries and scored four times. He also completed three touchdown passes, two of them to Mark Hopper. “Doherty had a great offense,” pointed out Westmoreland. “We knew we had to put up points. We did it with old-school, smash-mouth football. We have one of the greatest offensive lines in the state and they dominated. It was easy to run. “The big thing about the read option, you always try to keep the defense guessing. If you keep the play fakes going out, Steve (Ray) makes a great fake, (Kevin) Knox makes a great fake and it opens me up for around the edge and my wide receivers make great blocks.” Ray, who left the game in the second quarter with a slightly separated shoulder and was held out of the second half, ran for 124 yards on 12 carries and Knox came in to gain 75 yards and a touchdown for the Grizzlies who have averaged 48.5 points a game since the setback to Regis. ThunderRidge coach Joe Johnson, however, wanted to talk more about the Grizzlies defense that for the most part contained an explosive Doherty offense. Doherty’s Zach Young, who rushed for 346 yards and scored seven touchdowns in a first round win over Gateway, was limited to 249 yards on 19 carries and three TDs. ThunderRidge’s game plan to run the ball worked to perfection.

Prep sports Scoreboard MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball 5A State Tournament Mountain Vista ended their season at the state tournament when they lost to Cherry Creek 3-1 in pool play. The Golden Eagles won their first pool play match of the tournament 3-1 against Fruita Monument.

Rock Canyon 0, Pine Creek 1 Rock Canyon lost in the 5A Boys Soccer Championship game to Pine Creek 1-0. They ended their season 16-1-2. Junior Andrew Greiner scored the lone goal against Denver East in the semifinal game to win 1-0.

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ThunderRidge 56, Doherty 35

Quarterback Brody Westermoreland scored four touchdowns and went 13-for-152 in a 56-35 win over Doherty in the second round of playoffs. Senior Mark Hopper scored three touchdowns.

VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Football Valor Christian 49, Ralston Valley 20 Valor Christian moves on to the quarterfinals of the playoffs after beating Ralston Valley. Senior quarterback A.J. Cecil was

19-of-23 for 277 yards and scored one touchdown. Senior Christian McCaffrey scored two passing touchdowns and two receiving.

UPCOMING GAMES Football FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Valor Christian vs. Columbine @ Valor Stadium SATURDAY 1 p.m. - ThunderRidge vs. Grandview @ Legacy Stadium

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Weaver enjoys run of success Mountain Vista senior meets most of his goals By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Connor Weaver is always being questioned. People want to know why he keeps on running. “That’s the question everybody asks,” explained Weaver. “Why run? You almost have to be a different human being to get joy out of it. I like how in running you can always progress and get better. “I like being in shape, I like competing and I like being outdoors. I played almost every single sport coming into high school.

I definitely wasn’t planning on being a cross country, track runner. I was going to play lacrosse, football, basketball but I ended up falling in love with running because it was so challenging. I was naturally pretty good at it and I do enjoy it.” Weaver, a senior at Mountain Vista, turned out to be a darn good runner and has been tabbed Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. “I met most of my goals,” said Weaver. “I had a goal that I wanted to win state but then Cerake (Geberidane) obviously had a real good year. He is probably one of the best runners in the nation so it’s not too bad to be behind him. It’s not too big of a disappointment anyway.”

Denver East’s Geberidane won the state cross country meet in record time of 15:48.2. Weaver finished third in 16:34.5 but led the Golden Eagles to their second straight boys team championship. Weaver was the Continental League champion and ran second to Pine Creek’s Zachary Alhamra in the regional meet. Alhamra was second behind Geberidane at the state meet. “I improved a ton especially from last year,” Weaver said. “From my freshman year it’s just been leaps and bounds in improvement. I was injured freshman, sophomore and junior years. Small little things that kept my running back and I had big injuries too. This year I was completely injury free.”

Mountain Vista’s Connor Weaver, who finished third at state, is Colorado Community Media’s Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Photo by Jim Benton

Arapahoe’s Wolff led the pack Team captain happy with improvement By Jim Benton

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Arapahoe’s Emily Wolff, who finished ninth at state, is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Photo by Jim Benton

Senior Emily Wolff was captain of the Arapahoe girls cross country team and admits it was a learning experience. “Being the captain for the team helped me learn a lot about leadership and running for the team and not just for yourself,” said Wolff. “When you are going through the most painful part of the race you have to think about how each stride you take and each person you pass is not just for yourself but for the team.” Wolff finished ninth in the state meet and made enough strides to be named Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year.

“I was excited to learn that I got the award,” proclaimed Wolff, who ran 10th in the 2012 state cross country championships. “I didn’t meet my PR from last season (18:05) but I met most of the goals I had for the season. I was excited that I finished better than I did last year. “You always want to finish as high as you can and close to the top but I was still excited I improved.” Wolff was crowned the regional champion with a time of 18:46 and ran a 19:32.7 at the state meet to better last fall’s state meet finish. “I love cross country,” said Wolff. “It’s kind of up to you what you are going to put into cross country and what you are going to get out. It’s all about the strength you have and not just the physical strength but the mental aspect. You just learn from it like life lessons, it’s much bigger than yourself, much bigger than the sport.”

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From left, Dena, Lucas and Anders Larsson are searching for a bone marrow match for Lucas. Photo by Jane Reuter

Castle Pines family’s search becomes a mission Hunt for son’s cure leads to larger purpose By Jane Reuter

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It’s not cancer.” “I was surprised,” Lucas said, “but I wasn’t upset because they didn’t tell us much at the time.” The Castle Pines family, assured that a bone marrow transplant would cure Lucas, needed only to find a donor match. That hasn’t been easy. Among 12 million people included in a bone marrow donor registry, no one was a match for Lucas. Lucas, one of four boys, is also a twin. His brother Oliver is a perfect match. But if the disease is genetic in origin — as it is in some patients — doctors say using Oliver as the donor puts Lucas at risk of re-developing the disease later in life. The Larssons believe Lucas acquired the disease four years ago after a bad bout with seasonal flu, and that it is not genetic. They also believe that if it is not Oliver, they eventually will find a match. “We are not one bit worried Lucas won’t be well,” Dena said. Lucas looks forward to the day he can again play soccer and ski — activities that now exhaust him. Like his parents, he’s confident he’ll be well again soon. “You look at the positive side of things,” he said. The Larssons no longer are search-

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