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December 12, 2013 Douglas County, Colorado | Volume 12, Issue 48 A publication of

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Vision expands as city grows Business coordinator focuses on present, future

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com When Torie Brazitis looked out over the weeds and high grasses on the vacant land southeast of Interstate 25, she saw her future.

“As soon as I drove over the east side, I thought, ‘I have to take this position’,” said the city’s first fulltime business development coordinator.

For Brazitis, the east side offers acres of opportunity, the chance to help shape a community that — despite its presence in the metro area — is only about one-quarter grown.

About 11,000 people now live in Lone Tree, all of them on the mostly developed area west of I-25. When development is complete on the four square miles east of

the highway, projections show the city will be home to about 40,000.

Brazitis presented a road map for that future to the Lone Tree City Council earlier this month, outlining eight areas of focus to help guide the city’s development and ensure its continued success.

“Lone tree is really a location of choice, both nationally and in the metro area,” said Brazitis, who joined the city staff in April.

“We have so many great opportunities and a variety of feathers in our cap we’ve gotten recently that really attract attention.

Brazitis, who has a master’s degree in public administration, is spring boarding from the job previously held by City Manager Seth Hoffman. Hoffman managed both economic development and assistant city manager responsibilities until his late 2012 promotion to lead city official. Hoffman helped negotiate with the Charles Schwab corporation, now building a campus in the city, and Cabela’s, which opened Vision continues on Page 9

Torie Brazitis is Lone Tree’s first full-time business development coordinator. Photo by Jane Reuter

Pet-door burglar busted 20-year-old female caught by homeowner

By Ryan Boldrey

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Jenny Follmer, client services manager for the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, works through the paperwork of the more than 20 families that came in Nov. 26 for assistance.

Photo by Virginia Grantier

20 families, 20 stories of struggle Douglas/Elbert Task Force is crucial safety net

By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com It’s in an industrial park on Park Street in Castle Rock — past storage units and a gun shop, and various other shops, in one of those nondescript rectangular buildings, where every day 20 or more families come to get help — many for food, clothing, money so utilities aren’t turned off, so rent can be paid.

Jenny Follmer, the client service manager at the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, 1638 Park St., usually stops at 20 families, a task force rule. The 21st person wanting to sign up to get help is asked to come back the next morning.

But it’s the holidays. “We’re so swamped,” said Follmer, sitting behind a desk that has on it the day’s stack of file folders with 20 families’ paperwork in

them.

So even though she’s seen 20 this day, she’s still trying to help three or four more and has calls out to churches and others to see if help is out there — for the family whose electricity has been turned off and the family with seven children whose house has been foreclosed on and they’re being evicted in a couple of days.

Follmer, who has degrees in marketing and Spanish, volunteered here for four years, and liked helping people, so she took a job with the agency more than two years ago, trying to help some more.

Sometimes she can, sometimes it’s tough.

This day was some of both. And she goes back through them all. She opens up the first file folder: First family: A Castle Rock family, renters, mom, fiancé and three kids. The utilities have been turned off. Both adults are in school and have part-time jobs.

They have food stamps, but they can’t buy some things with them — toilet paper, toothpaste, diapers. They need help get-

ting their utilities back on and they need food.

Families can get food every 30 days from the task force, and the amount depends on how many people. This family of five leaves with 146 pounds of food, lots of canned goods from the food bank. Food stamps often are used to buy fresh produce.

Like all the other families that day, they’re offered a turkey. All but one family takes one. “They’re desperate for protein,” Follmer said.

Second family: A Highlands Ranch family, renters, two adults and two kids.

Never been here before. Wife lost job and has filed for unemployment. Husband has a new job but doesn’t get paid until the end of December.

They have two disconnect notices and need help with their December rent, utilities and need food.

Third family: A Douglas County Struggle continues on Page 19

After multiple Highlands Ranch residents reported being victimized by someone breaking into their homes through pet doors in the middle of the night this fall, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has taken a suspect into custody.

Mackenzie Mavis, 20, was arrested in connection with a Nov. 29 burglary in which she allegedly awakened the sleeping victim while inside the home.

Mavis reportedly fled from the residence on foot, but Mavis the homeowner gave chase and detained her until law enforcement arrived.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that Mavis be charged with felony second-degree burglary, felony crimes against an at-risk adult, misdemeanor theft and criminal mischief. Mavis remains in custody on a $50,000 bond.

According to a news release from the DCSO, the investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.

Colorado Community Media previously reported on five pet-door break-ins occurring between Oct. 18 and early November.

According to Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Teller, the burglar, or group of burglars, spent a short time in each home, grabbing small things of value like iPads and cell phones before fleeing.

Burglar continues on Page 5

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December 12, 2013

Surveyor loses court battle Judge rules that duties are up to county commissioners

By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com The Douglas County commissioners recently won a district court case involving the county’s elected surveyor, Dale Hamilton.

As reported in an August story published

by Colorado Community Media, the two sides had been tied up in litigation since February 2012, when the commissioners took the surveyor to court 13 months after he took office, stating that he was not performing the duties of his office, as outlined by the county.

“It’s an unfortunate turn of events that the commissioners have to turn around and sue another elected official to do his job the way everybody except Mr. Hamilton thinks he should do his job,” said former Morgan County attorney George Monsson — who represented the commissioners in the case — at the time.

Multiple issues were at stake in the lawsuit, most notably, as Hamilton says, the county’s refusal to replace thousands of witness corners and survey monuments that had been destroyed in Highlands Ranch during sidewalk replacement projects in 2005 and 2007, an issue he brought forward to the commissioners after taking office.

Ironically, Hamilton, who has been a surveyor for 51 years, once won a Colorado Supreme Court case helping to establish a law that states it is illegal to destroy survey monuments — which help to identify where property lines exist — and not have them properly and professionally replaced.

When Hamilton pointed to that law, he was told by the commissioners he would

have to bid for the work, and after multiple bids for the work and a request for funds to inspect other neighborhoods for potential missing corners, he was informed that there was no budget to replace the corners and it was not his job to inspect plats for compliance, but only to settle disputes the county called on him to settle.

“The real dispute (was) how you read the statutes and what Mr. Hamilton wants to do and how he wants to change them,” said Monsonn, a former surveyor himself.

“After numerous disagreements, the county made the decision to sue to have the judge properly interpret the statutes.”

Judge Paul King, who denied Hamilton’s request for a jury trial, ruled from the bench on the side of the commissioners, stating that “the final authority for determining discretionary duties of the (surveyor) rests solely with the board and the (surveyor) is precluded from assuming any duties not expressly authorized by the board.”

Hamilton was told by King in the October ruling that the board was “under no obligation to provide a budget for (the surveyor)” and that he “has no authority to independently assert disputed section and quarter section corners.”

According to state statute, “the county surveyor is responsible for any surveying duties pertaining to the county and for settling boundary disputes when directed by a court or when requested by interested parties. The county surveyor establishes the boundaries of county property, including road rights-of-way, and supervises construction surveys that impact the county.

County surveyors also create survey markers and monuments, and conduct surveys relating to toll roads and reservoirs.”

“The commissioners, with the blessings of the court, have effectively closed the in.surveyor’s office,” said Hamildoor10.25 to the ton, adding that he will not run for re-elec-

Douglas County Surveyor Dale Hamilton lost his legal battle with the county over what he felt his elected position entails vs. what the county says it does. Hamilton, still says that he is unable to perform his duties without an office or a budget. File photo tion in 2014. “After a year and a half of litigation, and a cost to me (personally) in excess of $35,000, I’m out of business.”

Hamilton, who earns $5,500 annually to perform his duties as surveyor, ran for office with the intention of establishing a physical office in Castle Rock and ramping up the duties of the county surveyor in accordance with his understanding of state statute. And while he says he is unable to perform his duties without a budget, the county commissioners expect him to continue to work as others have done before him.

“With the judge’s clarifying ruling, we anticipate that Mr. Hamilton will now perform the job he has been elected to do, just as all predecessor elected surveyors in Douglas County have done consistently, based on the same existing statutes,” said a written statement on behalf of the com-

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missioners, issued by spokeswoman Wendy Holmes.

Hamilton said the ruling prevents him from following any of the duties outlined in the statute, however, and that with a lack of budget to run his office — which is operated out of his Larkspur home — his hands are tied.

“We got started on the wrong foot,” Hamilton said. “I showed them within a month where they broke the law and they didn’t like it. There are places where they are breaking federal law right now, but who is going to do anything about it?

“The judge didn’t want to open this thing up so the public could hear and I don’t have the money to appeal. ... People don’t understand that without surveyors, this country would be in chaos. Surveyors keep property lines where they legally should be.”

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December 12, 2013

Teachers union president of seven years resigns Leader of controversial negotiations accepts Cherry Creek position

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Douglas County Federation President Brenda Smith is resigning after leading the local teachers union for seven years, the last two of which were rocked with tumult when the group’s long-standing relationship with the school district crumbled.

Smith starts her new position as the Cherry Creek School District’s director of educator effectiveness Jan. 1.

The union’s 47-year collective-bargaining agreement with the school district expired in June 2012 after hours of sometimes-heated negotiations. Smith and a team of union board members and teachers led the 100-hour-plus process.

In a Dec. 4 letter emailed to union members, Smith said she struggled with the decision but couldn’t walk away from a chance to again work in a school district.

She was an elementary school teacher before taking a position with the union.

“Our strength has always been in our active membership, and this will remain no matter who is elected into office,” Smith wrote in her letter to members. “Although I’ll be stepping down as president, I will continue to fight as a parent with three children in our schools and as a member of

the Douglas County community.”

She declined further comment.

DCF Vice President Courtney Smith would not speculate on whether she will be the new president.

“The process will go through the executive board, and that will be done in the next few days,” she said. “Brenda devoted many years to the employees and students of DCSD. That level of dedication will remain and the DCF will continue to work to benefit students, classrooms and our members.”

Courtney Smith said the union continues its work, despite the outcome of the Nov. 5 election that saw the election of four reform-minded board members. The seven-member board is unlikely to renew any relationship with the union.

“We have not gone away because of the election,” Courtney Smith said. “In fact, because of the election, membership and access to legal representation for employees is more important now than ever before.

I think we’re busier than ever answering questions and representing employees.”

About 60 percent of DCSD’s teachers belong to the union, according to Courtney Smith.

School board president Kevin Larsen had little comment about the change.

“It’s like we’ve had a divorce,” he said.

“We’ve moved on. We don’t want to focus on our ex — in this case the union entity.

It doesn’t help us get where we need to go.

“I wish Brenda well in whatever she wants to do.”

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December 12, 2013

NEWS IN A HURRY Lone Tree beers paired up

Lone Tree Golf Club executive chef Joseph Westley and the Lone Tree Brewing Company are teaming up at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 for the first in a series of tasting events.

The evening features five food samplings with five beer tastings. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 303-790-0202.

The Lone Tree Golf Club is located at 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.

Golf club to host New Year’s party

The Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel will kick off an evening of New Year’s festivities at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Hors d’oeuvres include carved beef, leg of lamb, salmon and desserts. Party favors, music, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast round out the evening.

Tickets include two drink coupons per person and a cash bar is available. Cost

is $160 per couple, plus tax and a service fee. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 303-790-0202. Lone Tree guest suites are also available to party guests for $120 per room. Overnight accommodations include a hot breakfast for two on New Year’s Day. Lone Tree Golf Club is located at 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.

South Suburban offers tree recycling

South Suburban Park and Recreation District and the City of Littleton will offer Christmas tree recycling at two locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. Locations include South Suburban’s Willow Springs Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St., in Centennial and Cornerstone Park at the corner of Belleview Avenue and S. Windermere Street in Littleton.

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“I’m extremely proud of our 911 dispatchers and their dedication to keep our community safe,” Weaver said. “This accreditation is another shining example

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Speer, who was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12, has dedicated much of his time in recent years to developing future leaders for the foundation and advocating for people living with epilepsy and combating the stigma that goes along with it. A video he appears in and helped create, called “Talk About It,” won the Gold Medal National Award for Educational Media and can be seen at www.epilepsycolorado.org.

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An announcement from the Colorado Department of Transportation stated a final push to complete the project was initiated on Dec. 8. The final work on the project — which began in June — is slated to involve lane closures, turn restrictions and delays.

The initial portion of the work involved closing the left turn lanes from University Boulevard to eastbound and westbound Belleview Avenue.

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December 12, 2013

School board makes election official Leadership changes as new members step in

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews. com The Douglas County School Board swore in four recently elected members, said goodbye to two departing ones and appointed a new president and vice president during its Dec. 5 meeting.

Kevin Larsen was selected as president and Doug Benevento vice president, both through a unanimous vote of their fellow board members.

Benevento, elected to a second term this November, and re-elected board member Meghann Silverthorn, along with newcomers Jim Geddes and Judi Reynolds, took oaths of of-

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In addition to his concern for the victims, Teller said he was also afraid for those who were committing the acts.

“They have no fear,” he said. “They’re going through a pet door and don’t know what kind of pet is in that home. These aren’t small pet doors. They’re a pretty decent size.

“Douglas County is a very conservative county and there are a lot of gun owners. That’s another risk that they’re taking when they enter these homes.

They don’t know what they’re going to encounter on the other side.”

Anyone with information, or who may have been a victim of one of the petdoor break-ins, is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-6607500.

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From left, incoming school board member Judi Reynolds is sworn in Dec. 5 by Judge Susanna Meissner-Cutler while board president Kevin Larsen, center, and Reyold’s husband Scott and daughter Addi watch. Photo by Jane Reuter fice at the meeting’s start.

Term-limited board president John Carson left the board after serving for eight years, the last four as president. Board member

Carrie Mendoza, on the board less than a year while filling a vacated post, also ended her service at the meeting’s start.

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tends to serve in a supporting role, and will “help others accomplish what they want to do and not run out and try to take the lead.”

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other opportunities made available for more general comments.

“There are many more things that bring this community together than separate us,” he said, urging all to communicate using “civil tones.” “I’m looking forward to using my ears as well as my tongue to create (a good) atmosphere.”

Board members unanimously adopted a resolution honoring Carson that praised him for a commitment to innovation, and putting students and parents first. It noted his leadership role in the voucher program, changes to teachers’ evaluation and compensation methods, enhanced school security and restructuring of many aspects of the district.

“I look forward as a citizen to watching you carry on,” Carson said.

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bally on previous comments about improving communication with and outreach to the community.

He made one change aimed at accomplishing those goals during the meeting by extending public comment from two to three minutes per person.

The time limit will be strictly enforced, regardless of the topic, he said.

“I’m going to extend the time from the norm we’ve enjoyed but firmly enforce the time we put out there,” Larsen said.

“When you reach the zero hour, the gavel will come down and the comment will conclude. I’ll be fair about that and consistent.”

Larsen also said items already on a meeting agenda will have priority in public comment, with

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December 12, 2013

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Help during the holidays, and beyond Almost 13 percent of Coloradans live below the poverty level, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s better than the national rate of more than 14 percent, but it’s still much too high.

This time of year, the thought of families not being able to put food on the table — much less purchase holiday gifts — can be particularly disturbing. Maybe it should be equally as unsettling year round, but during a season of joy, and often excess, for so many, the plight of the poor stands out as a cruel contrast.

Fortunately, there are avenues to help.

For example, Dec. 10 was Colorado Gives Day, the annual push to raise money for nonprofits, many of which help the poor.

More than $15.4 million was raised in

our view 2012, and we hope an even bigger haul was brought in this year.

One of the many nonprofits helped by the effort was the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. The Castle Rock-based organization exists to provide basic necessities, like food and rent assistance, to residents of Douglas and Elbert counties in need. We applaud them for their year-round work.

Recently, we were given rare insight into the plight of some of those who sought help from the task force. Colorado Community Media reporter Virginia

question of the week

What do you like best about the holidays?

With Christmas just around the corner, we asked a few folks at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows shopping center what they like best about this time of year.

“Food. Anything German, green bean casserole and Christmas cookies.

The food is like a present to me.”

— Demi Rivera, Lone Tree

“Baking cookies, putting up Christmas lights, all the traditional activities.”

— Alexis Shelton, Aurora

“It’s between the gifts and my family.”

— Greg Cherabie, Centennial

“The decorations and the lights.”

— Angelo Montanari, Denver

Get a haircut to get ahead Would you rather be alone, or not be alone but with one condition: You have to spend your time in bad company?

Many of us would rather have companionship in a red-flag relationship, than have no relationship at all.

I am not one of them. I currently have a five-year lease with Jennifer, but I spend most of my time in splendid isolation.

(Jennifer lives somewhere else, with two of her three children, which is good for me. One of them needs to be driven to soccer, somewhere, on the hour. The other one would eat drywall if it had sauce on it. The kid will eat anything, and he is as skinny as a fishing rod.)

Newspapers, magazines and television programs are filled with advice about hooking up with someone. I don’t think any of it really works. It’s all luck.

Dating is as easy as pie. Anyone — anyone — can find someone to go out with once. The trick is to find someone you want to go out with twice, or who wants to go out with you twice.

My best advice is simple. Get a haircut.

Just about everyone needs a haircut. For one thing, this isn’t the Summer of Love.

Please tell me what you think about this project of mine. There’s a very friendly woman who works in my grocery store. She stacks her hair like an undecided bird’s nest. The first time I saw her, I thought she had overslept, and just piled it up for the day. She piles it up every day.

She needs someone to hairnap her, put her in the back of a car and take her to the nearest barbershop. This is what I am asking: Should I keep my mouth shut, or say something?

Grantier spent some time with the task force’s client service manager, Jenny Follmer. Grantier’s article, which appears this week in several Colorado Community Media publications as well as online, illustrates the very real stories of the less fortunate in a way statistics simply can’t.

The two went over the files of 20 individuals and families who sought assistance on one day, and the article summarizes the needs of each applicant. It is as personal as it gets without names and faces. Even in the suburbs, this could be your neighbor, a friend in need.

A small sampling: • “A Douglas County woman on disability, renter. Her ex-husband came back to Colorado with their three kids and then he left, and left the kids with her. She has

Broken records have a benefit Now I am not referring to breaking records like the most touchdowns thrown in a season, home runs hit in a career, or breaking the 3.43-minute mile. Nor am I referring to breaking other records recognized by Guinness World Records.

The only record or recording that you may actually want to break is if I were to personally record a song, as I couldn’t carry a tune if it were strapped to my back.

There would be true benefit to breaking that record for sure.

You know the expression, “you sound like a broken record,” right? Well I am here to share with you that there are real benefits to sounding like a broken record. But then again there is the danger of being that broken record so often it begins to sound like a scratched record, nagging, and maybe even like nails on a chalkboard. We have to find the balance.

For now, let’s focus on the benefits, sound fair?

In many of my columns I focus on some consistent themes, words, or concepts and most if not all are characterized by a foundation of positive and encouraging intent.

Some may say, and actually have accused me of sounding like a broken record when it comes to my constant promotion of showing gratitude, developing self-confidence, living with hope, the importance of staying positive, being optimistic, setting goals, and focusing on building winning relationships. Can I say thank you Zig Ziglar one more time?

What we need to remember is that common sense is not always common practice, and that repetition holds its place as the “mother of learning,” the “father of success,” and even “the mother of skill.” So you see, there are many benefits to being a

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9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Suite 210, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 If I were to say something, I would try my best not to say, “What is wrong with your hair? Did your cat get into it?”

I might say, “An attractive woman like you could use a more subtle hairstyle.

Maybe one that didn’t look like you comb it with a blender.” No, that’s no good either. I’ll work on it.

I have made arrangements to pay someone to cut her hair. I wonder if Bird’s Nest would be offended, or if she would be pleased that someone noticed and cared.

Jennifer and I like to go to the airport and watch people, and keep track of haircuts - who needs one and who doesn’t. We have done this a number of times, and we have determined that 37 percent of the population at DIA needs a haircut.

We are not the Rightful Arbiters. No one appointed us. But if someone is constantly swiping their hair, to get it out of their eyes, it’s an easy call: Get a haircut.

If you still look like one of Dexys Midnight Runners, get a haircut.

When I met Jennifer, she needed a

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broken record or taking the time to listen to others who may sound like a broken record but are delivering a very valuable and powerful message that could lead to our future success.

So here it goes, my broken record is about to begin playing. It’s now your choice to keep on reading or listening to what I have stated repeatedly over the years, or you can simply choose to flip the page. Every one of us can reach higher, do more than we are doing for our family, our friends, and for our community. Every one of us is gifted and talented and has so very much to offer this world. We are the only ones in control of how we define, pursue, and achieve our success. Showing appreciation affords us the freedom and the power to build winning relationships that will last a lifetime. And every one of us is beautiful in the eyes of those who love us the most.

I am a sucker for a broken record, I have a collection of personal and professional audio programs that I listen to over and over again. Even though I have listened to some hundreds of times over, the message still resonates and I still learn something Norton continues on Page 7

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$85 left for bills after she pays the rent. But today, she just needs food.”

• “A Castle Rock family, grandmother in her 70s, grown daughter and three granddaughters. The daughter works, but the rent is more than half her income.

They come in today for clothing, food and Christmas assistance.”

•“An Elbert County family, renters, three kids and husband and wife. Husband is facing several surgeries to correct past surgery. He’s in extreme pain, but works off some rent for landlord. Wife is working. They need help with food and Christmas assistance.”

The holidays, of course, are a particularly busy time for the task force and groups like it. Then again, it’s always too busy.

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THINGS TO DO

DEC. 12-22 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Lone Tree Arts Center presents its holiday spectacular, featuring songs from every decade. This is one holiday show the entire family can agree on. Back by overwhelming popular demand, we will see some of last year’s favorite performers as well as lots of new acts to enjoy. Expect everything from break dancing to powerful singing, from drum lines to The Jerseys as we put some magic into your holiday season. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

DEC. 14 OPEN HOUSE. Kaiser Permanente will host a public open house from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 14 at its new Lone Tree multi-specialty

center, 10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. This open house will be an opportunity for members of the community to come check out the new center, meet some of the Lone Tree staff and physicians and have some fun. Visit kp.org/lonetree. To RSVP for the open house, email KPCOMedOfficeEvents@kp.org.

THROUGH 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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stop spiral of ungodliness

Schools should solve problems

Regarding “Toy Drive Sparks Controversy” by Jane Reuter in the Nov. 28-29 editions: We Americans have this separation of church and state all wrong. Our founding forefathers in 1776 knew that the kings and queens had high priests that advised them. It is my opinion that they did not want someone like Jesse Jackson or Billy Graham advising the president of the United States on policy.

There is no way our forefathers were thinking the way the Supreme Court and other fellow Americans are thinking today. If they did think that way, then not one president that was elected would have been elected. All of our presidents would had to have been atheists! Let’s stop this unGodly downward spiral and let school kids collect presents for the needy!!

I see the weekly whining about the school board has spanned more than two elections now. Some advice for the losers. Whining doesn’t sell. In this conservative county, attacks on accountability and school choice don’t sell. Neither do big tax increases for unspecified use by administrators whose performance is flat-at-best.

Try selling a vision of better children and the plans to achieve that vision within the budget.

You see: We don’t care about huge, shiny buildings, fancy logos, sportsüber-alles, or overpaid bureaucrats; we care about our children and their friends. We care that there aren’t enough Americans for our technical and engineering positions. Solve our problems, and we’ll vote with you.

Focus on your problems, and the whiny letters will never end.

Ronald Nigh Highlands Ranch

John R. Pack Parker

Castle Rock

Highlands Ranch

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

Services:

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

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A place for you

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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)

DEC. 23

SENSORY SHOWING The 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 performance of “Home for the Holidays” at the Lone Tree Arts Center will be a sensory-friendly showing. The arts center and its co-producer Starkey Theatrix will make modifications to the holiday spectacular to make the show more accessible to individuals on the autism spectrum with sensory and communication needs, learning disabilities, or a variety of sensitivities. Underwriting by Starkey Theatrix, Charles Schwab and Developmental

BLOOD DRIVE. Sky Ridge Medical Center community blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23 in the auditorium at 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. All donors who give blood between Dec. 8 and Jan. 18 will receive a Bonfils T-shirt, while supplies last.

haircut. Every time I saw her after that I asked her, “Did you get a haircut?” I know it was annoying, but it worked. She no longer looks like one of the dancers on “Hullabaloo.”

Sometimes we get stuck in a year or a decade, and we can’t let go. If you are stuck in a decade, and you are lonely, maybe you

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

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and learn. How about you? What are some of your favorite broken records or messages you can just never get enough of? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and as I have said each week for the past several years (broken record here) … let’s make it a better than good week.

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new. I have read many books two and three and even four or more times, highlighting and underscoring the pages in different colors so I can see what I learned new each time.

Yup, bring on those broken records, let me hear them over and over again and enjoy the benefits of applying what I hear

Littleton

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will meet someone who is stuck in the same decade and is just as lonely. But if you get a contemporary haircut, you open yourself up to lots of other candidates.

Here’s an example. Have you seen Melanie Griffith in “Working Girl”?

After a haircut, she wound up with Harrison Ford. Harrison Ford is waiting for you, right around your next haircut.

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Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.

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Joy

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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

Sundays at 10:00 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

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

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

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

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

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

Lone Tree

Church of Christ

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

Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel at the Parker Mainstreet Center

...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

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

Denver Tech Center

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

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

Lone Tree

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

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

SErviCES:

www.gracecolorado.com

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LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

 Sunday Worship 10:30  4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Abiding Word  Castle Rock • canyonscc.org Lutheran Church 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference” 

Pathways has ensured that all tickets will be available for $25 in this special “sound down, lights up” performance. Purchase tickets by calling 720-509-1000.

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

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

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church

mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

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First United Methodist Church

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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

www.parkerbiblechurch.org Meets at the Marriott DTC 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237

10 am every Sunday Free parking

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop

December Study:

10926 E. Democrat Rd.

Pastor Mark Brewer

Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

The Cast of Christmas

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Ruling on campaign allegations pending School board candidate’s case against district now in judge’s hands

By Jane Reuter

jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com A Denver judge will rule later this month whether the Douglas County School District violated the Colorado Fair Campaign Act. Judge Hollyce Farrell’s Dec. 10 announcement concluded nearly two days of testimony stemming from former school board candidate Julie Keim’s allegation against DCSD. The hearings, held Dec. 2 and 10 at the downtown Denver Office of Administrative Courts, focused on district officials’ actions leading up to the hotly contested Nov. 5 school board election.

Highlighting the Dec. 10 testimony, Keim’s attorney introduced an email intended to discredit witness Franceen Thompson, and DCSD’s legal counsel Robert Ross deflected a question citing attorney/client privilege.

Keim, who failed in her bid to win a seat on the board in November’s election, filed her complaint in mid-October after several incidents aroused her suspicion that the district was attempting to influence

the election outcome. Most notable among her concerns: The public release weeks before the election of two paid, pro-district papers — initially presented

by DCSD as independent evaluations — written by Julie Keim the American Enterprise Institute’s Rick Hess and former U.S. Secretary of Education Bill Bennett. In September, Bennett also gave a public speech on the issue in Lone Tree.

Keim’s complaint also alleges district leaders attempted to hamper the distribution of challenger candidates’ campaign materials, promoted one-sided candidate events and gave candidates unequal access to information.

Four candidates who support the board’s recent reform efforts, including two incumbents, were elected Nov. 5 and recently took seats on the board. Keim was among a slate of four who wanted to take the district in a different direction.

Most of the testimony presented Dec. 10 was directed by attorney Jason Dunn, hired

by DCSD for the case. Dunn’s witnesses included Ross, Thompson, a parent who helped lead the reform slate’s campaign, district security staff and two principals.

Ross said the district stayed neutral during the campaign, explaining, “The mantra is the district staff is Switzerland when it

comes to school board election.”

He testified he found no evidence to support Keim’s concern that board members planned to conduct an audit on her based on a 2011 school fundraiser coordinated through the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF).

Keim raised the concern after board member Justin Williams allegedly wrote a fall 2013 Facebook post suggesting an audit was imminent.

Under questioning from Keim’s attorney, Craig Joyce, Ross acknowledged board member Doug Benevento, recently re-elected to his post, is also a DCEF board member and probably had access to the nonprofit fundraising organization’s financial records. Williams, however, was unlikely to have such access, Ross acknowledged.

When Joyce asked if Ross knew Williams obtained the information about Keim’s financial exchange with the DCEF, Ross paused.

“I don’t know that I can discuss this further without violating attorney/client privilege,” he said.

Judge Farrell agreed he was within his rights.

Thompson, a volunteer with the pro-reform campaign group DougCo Champions for Kids, also stumbled under questioning from Joyce after denying attempts to link the word “reform” to board-friendly candidates.

Colorado’s Energy Resources Advanced at Colorado - Texas Energy Day in Houston Colorado has a rich and varied history in the extraction of natural resources. Fossil fuels are a natural resource which have recently seen a huge increase in development throughout the state due to advances in technology and increased global demand. At the forefront of this new mineral wealth is the production of shale oil available through new horizontal drilling and fracturing technologies.

In November, the Houston chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) paid homage to Colorado as a key state for future oil & gas production and the South Metro Denver Chamber played a major role in the proceedings. Colorado - Texas Energy Day at the Petroleum Club of Houston included oil & gas vendor exhibits, an oil & gas executive roundtable, and the API luncheon moderated by Chamber President and CEO John Brackney with over 300 oil & gas executives present, including a contingent of South Metro Denver Chamber leaders.

Sponsored by CAP Logistics, the Chamber delegation included Jacob Lorenz (Risk and Chance), Jim McGrath (Studley), Tom Wood (Willbros Construction), Torie Brazitis (City of Lone Tree), Howard Dieter (Rettew Associates), Dan Killeen (RK Mechanical), Andrew Casper (Colorado Oil and Gas Association), Jason Hallmark (Hallmark Photos), Patty Rodvold (WhippleWood CPAs), Gayle Dendinger (CAP Logistics), Emily Haggstrom (CAP Logistics), John Boner (CAP Logistics), Detlev Simonis (CAP Logistics), and Nancy Vorderstrass (CAP Logistics), Jeff Holwell (COO, South Metro Denver Chamber), John Brackney (President and CEO, South Metro Denver Chamber) and Colleen Schwake (South Metro Denver Chamber).

Keynote speakers for the luncheon were Bob Fryklund, Chief Upstream Strategist for IHS and Jerry Eumont, Managing Director-Consulting, Energy & Natural Resources for IHS. Fryklund spoke on Colorado’s Energy, an Unconventional Renaissance, and Eumont spoke on the continued leadership of Texas in the industry.

Throughout the day, the Colorado delegation met with several local oil & gas executives allowing them to focus on the state’s future in energy production.

“This event was a great opportunity for the Chamber to showcase Colorado and a major South Metro Denver employer to the oil & gas

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.

Thursday, December 12th: Littleton Business Coalition Location TBD STEM-EC: Denver School of Science & Technology Site Visit DSST: Cole Middle School Campus, 3240 Humboldt St., Denver Left to right, front row: Jacob Lorenz (Risk and Chance), Jim McGrath (Studley), Tom Wood (Willbros Construction), Jerry Eumont (I.H.S), Colleen Schwake (South Metro Denver Chamber), Bob Fryklund (I.H.S), Torie Brazitis (City of Lone Tree), Andrew Casper (Colorado Oil and Gas Association) Left to right, back row: Jason Hallmark (Hallmark Photos), Patty Rodvold (WhippleWood CPAs), Gayle Dendinger (CAP Logistics), Jeff Holwell (South Metro Denver Chamber), John Brackney (South Metro Denver Chamber), Emily Haggstrom (CAP Logistics), John Boner (CAP Logistics), Detlev Simonis (CAP Logistics), Nancy Vorderstrass (CAP Logistics) Not pictured: Howard Dieter (Rettew Associates), Dan Killeen (RK Mechanical)

community of Texas. We were honored to be leading this effort in promoting our state to such an influential audience,” said Chamber COO and Director of Economic Development, Jeff Holwell. “Our CEO John Brackney and board member Gayle Dendinger of CAP Logistics were able to advocate on behalf of Colorado as a place to do business. Despite the politics of oil & gas fracturing, we are a strong energy state and we are open for business.”

“Colorado has the opportunity to become a major player in the oil shale revolution and it will become an important economic driver for the state. The Chamber is honored to continue our collaboration with the energy industry. We will persist in our recruitment and advocacy and build Colorado’s energy portfolio including fossil fuels and renewable energy.”

MSU Denver Establishes Dual Enrollment Nursing Partnership with Community Colleges In an effort to establish new cost-effective education alternatives for Colorado nursing students, Metropolitan State University of Denver has partnered with Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and Front Range Community College (FRCC) to offer a dual-enrollment option that enables students to graduate in four years with a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).

“Employers are showing a hiring preference for graduates who have a BSN degree,” says Linda Stroup, associate chair of the MSU Denver Department of Nursing. “This initiative provides students with one of the most efficient and cost-effective pathways in the metro area for securing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.”

In 2010, the Institute of Medicine issued a report recommending that the proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees increase from 50 to 80 percent by 2020. Based on projected nursing retirements and current graduation rates from Colorado universities, there is work to be done to address that goal, Stroup says.

The RN-BSN dual-enrollment initiative will allow students to complete certain BSN elective credits at MSU Denver while finishing the required prerequisite courses from the nursing programs at their designated home school―ACC or FRCC. Once students complete their associate degrees in nursing and have accumulated 79 combined prerequisite credits, they will transition to MSU Denver to complete their BSN coursework.

“We are excited about the partnership with MSU Denver and the pathway we are creating for ACC nursing students to achieve a BSN degree,” says Geri Rush, ACC director of nursing. “South metro area hospitals such as Sky Ridge Medical Center and Littleton Adventist Hospital have expressed great enthusiasm for the program and potential for clinical placements in these hospitals.”

One unique advantage of the dual-enrollment program is the ability for students to secure financial aid toward classes taken at both the community college and MSU Denver. The home school will disburse financial aid for both institutions simultaneously. Previously under other similar arrangements, federal financial aid rules dictated aid could be applied only to a student’s home school coursework.

Saying he was offering it for impeachment purposes, Joyce submitted a September email between Thompson and fellow Douglas County Republican Ken Riley in which Thompson wrote that “reforms poll well,” and “tying the reforms to the candidates/board is helpful.”

Thompson acknowledged she had written the email.

During closing arguments. Joyce said the district made indirect contributions that benefited the reform slate’s campaigns, while Dunn said no evidence exists to support that claim.

Joyce pointed to “a pattern of behavior” evidenced through “curious timing and fortuitous coincidences which we don’t think are coincidences.

“There’s a lot of smoke here and a few flames of fire have come through that smoke,” he said.

Dunn countered by saying the Hess and Bennett papers for which the district and foundation paid did not constitute any wrongdoing.

“A school district has an obligation to communicate with taxpayers about what they’re doing and the direction the school district is going,” he said. “They simply provided no evidence of intent to help specific candidates for the school board.”

He also said proof of a violation of state statute “must be concrete,” which Joyce didn’t provide.

“This creates a seamless transfer for our students, especially those on financial aid,” said Sandy Veltri, FRCC associate vice president for student and academic services. “Together with our current associateto-bachelor’s degree partnership with MSU Denver, this new initiative creates even more opportunities for students.”

“There is a national focus to help students better ensure academic credit transfers and we want to give students as many options as possible to obtain their degree in an efficient and cost-effective manner,” says Eric Dunker, MSU Denver Extended Campus director. “We have more than 100 courses to meet BSN general studies requirements, with classes available at multiple campuses, online or hybrid alternatives to meet each student’s needs.”

MSU Denver will provide students with academic advisors to help them choose electives that will allow for degree completion in four years.

Current students can access the program immediately, and the official rollout for new students will begin in Spring 2014. In addition to taking classes at MSU Denver’s primary downtown Denver campus, the University offers students satellite campus locations in Greenwood Village and Northglenn. For more information about the program visit http://www. msudenver.edu/nursing/programinformation/dualenrollment/ This program complements MSU Denver’s existing baccalaureatelevel nursing program in the Department of Health Professions, which also houses academic programs in gerontology, heath care management, human nutrition and dietetics, integrative therapies and recreation professions. MSU Denver’s baccalaureate nursing program has received full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). At its July 2013 meeting, the Board of Commissioners granted continuing accreditation to the program for eight years, the maximum time allowed.

The first post-baccalaureate students graduated from MSU Denver’s medical laboratory science program in June 2013. The program was previously operated by the Colorado Health Foundation and is now managed by MSU Denver’s Extended Campus.

Centennial Business Coalition: Meet the Centennial City Council The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial E.L.I.T.E.: Executive Brain Tank with Adam Schlegel, CFO/CSO Snooze Eatery Snooze, Streets at SouthGlenn, 6781 S. York St., Centennial Chamber Health & Wellness Initiative / Women in Leadership Speaker Series The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, December 13th: 27th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast: Creating a Thriving Community Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver Behind the Scenes Tour of CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus 430 S. College Ave., Fort Collins Saturday, December 14th: Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente Lone Tree Offices 10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree Monday, December 16th: Save Lives & Sort Medical Supplies with Project C.U.R.E. 10337 East Geddes Ave., Centennial Tuesday, December 17th: Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Business Leaders for Responsible Government Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Wednesday, December 18th: Economic Development Group Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Southwest Metro Business Alliance Holiday Meeting Location TBD South Metro Denver Chamber Legislative Reception Location being finalized Thursday, December 19th: E.L.I.T.E. Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, December 20th: Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

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RecuRRing/ThRough Jan. 1 elk heRd Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on the future management of the Mt. Evans elk herd (E-39) via an online survey through Jan. 1. Herd population and composition objectives and other issues regarding elk management in Game Management Units 39, 391, 46, and 461 are being addressed. E-39

encompasses portions of Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, and Park counties. To provide input on the herd, visit (http://wildlife.state. co.us/Hunting/BigGame/HerdManagementDAUPlans/Pages/HerdManagementDAUPlans.aspx). The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.

Jan. 7

heart. This one-of-a-kind show features many “life-sized” puppet characters, original jokes, great music and fun cartoon voices. Watch out, you might even have a voice coming out of your mouth. Shows are at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets cost $3. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.

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Jan. 8 opeRa on Tap Ever thought you could hum along to the opera? You’d be shocked at how much opera you already know. We will bring out the showstoppers for this concert, the most famous opera arias of all time take

center stage at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Event Hall at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Tickets cost $15. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

Jan. 10 oRcheSTRa conceRT Pete Olstad, an alumni of the Ferguson Band, is highlighted in this Colorado Jazz Reper-

tory Orchestra “Tribute to Maynard Ferguson” concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 10 on the Main Stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The group will perform everything from the theme from Rocky to “Maria” from West Side Story. Tickets cost $20. Call 720-509-1000 or visit www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

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its RidgeGate Parkway store in August.

“When companies like Charles Schwab or Cabela’s choose to join a community, it’s a sign to other businesses this is a good place to locate,” Brazitis said.

But drawing new business is only part of the equation, she said. Her plan includes caring for existing businesses, developing transit and keeping up with social media.

“Economic development really stretches across a lot of different areas,” Brazitis said.

At the top of her 2014 priority list is a stronger push toward completion of light rail’s southeast extension from Lincoln Avenue to RidgeGate Parkway.

The list also includes retention and stewardship of existing businesses, and encouragement for home-based businesses and entrepreneurs.

She’s also focused on the more traditional aspects of economic development like recruitment and development of new business and companies.

“Companies who really prize community and qualityof-life really like us,” Brazitis said. “They really feel like locating in Lone Tree is joining a community.”

Lone Tree’s staff also works to stay “ahead of the curve,” Brazitis said.

“If there’s legislation at the Capitol that would impact our businesses, we’re keeping an eye out for that,” she said.

“We’re thinking about changes in the retail environment, business needs for development, being an ombudsman for businesses.

“We are always working toward continuous improvement, always giving a little bit better service.”

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Littleton resident sets up journey for 2014

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Luberon, Marseille, Orange, Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, Taormina and more … Travelers interested in art and architectural history will find “food for the soul” on a daily basis as they embark on a tour offered May 17 to June 4 by veteran traveler Christine Khorsand of Littleton.

Khorsand taught at Arapahoe Community College from 1991 to 2011 (French, Spanish, art history). And starting in 1993, she arranged summer art-related, faculty-led study trips to France and Italy for students and others. Tour members could paint, take photographs, study art history and French in various combinations, in various years — at various locations.

When she retired, she started her own company: Christine’s Travels.

ACC art professor Susan Goggins, who was on many of those trips, will be the art history lecturer in 2013.

Many previous trips began, as this one does, with time in Aix-en-Provence, where Khorsand grew up — a city related to the others she plans to visit by reflecting thousands of years of accumulated layers of culture.

One finds Roman and Greek ruins (an ancient theater is retrofitted to host jazz concerts), Medieval and Renaissance, Classical and Baroque and the landscapes that attracted the famous painters: Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and more…

Field trips by bus will visit surrounding points of interest,

while travelers will stay in Aix for eight nights. Next, a flight from Marseille will carry travelers to Palermo in Sicily for touring from May 25 to June 4, with stays at several different towns — and travel again by private bus.

Sicily also has been home to dozens of civilizations, which have left a mark. Khorsand said she had not been there previously and she just returned from an extended visit, where she determined a route, visited ancient cultural sites, towns and prospective hotels and arranged for bus transportation — and built her level of excitement about its wonders.

The estimated cost is $3,300, based on double occupancy, assuming the price of the euro doesn’t change dramatically.

A deposit of $1,000 will be due by Jan. 15, 2014, so she can reserve hotels and transportation.

That amount does not include round trip airfare from Denver to Marseille (probably about $1,000), but Khorsand will be happy to assist with the numerous choices. She thinks some people might want to spend some time in Paris before or after this excursion, for example, and she can help with arrangements.

The limit would be 20 travelers, she says, and a minimum of 12 is needed for it to work financially. It might be possible to do one segment or the other as long as the minimum is covered.

For more information, contact Khorsand at 720-261-8452, ckhorsand@msn.com

Handmade gifts add spice to holidays Unique items are offered by artists, craftsmen

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, shoppers might consider some close-to-home locations that sell items created by local artists and craftsmen. No two pieces of art are exactly alike, but all are created with great pride and skill.

And these colorful, inviting places are relaxed, casual and fun to visit. We cite a few ongoing, year-round shops and galleries, rather than short-term artisan markets (which we also recommend.)

In Littleton: • Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., is housed in a historic 1881 Santa Fe Railroad depot that served Littleton when early rail lines came to town. During the U.S. bicen-

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In the Depot Art Gallery’s baggage room, an array of handmade gifts are available.

Photo courtesy of Dustin Ellingboe tennial celebration, the depot was turned into an art gallery through a major effort by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, with community support. It is owned and maintained by the City of Littleton and operated by members of the Littleton Fine Art Guild, who volunteer.

For the holidays each year, it schedules “The Holiday Express,” a show/sale of crafts and small fine arts by members and invited artists. Here

one will find whimsical rotund ceramic critters, glass art, tree decorations, note cards, angels, animal wall plaques for a child’s room, scarves, jewelry, photographs (I especially liked an egret) and inexpensive matted paintings and prints. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-7950781.

• The Pottery Gallery Studio, 5739 S. Curtice St., is operated by potter Kim Louise Glidden

in a former Buick dealership garage in historic downtown Littleton. She represents more than 50 artists, including potters, sculptors, metal workers, jewelry makers and painters.

303-738-2275.

• Willow — an Artisans Market, 2400 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton, is operated by Helen Rice. It represents more than 200 artists — most from Colorado — who create jewelry, pottery, garden art, greeting cards, clothing, accessories, glassware, paintings and prints.

303-730-8521.

In Castle Rock: • Art on the Edge, 314 Wilcox St., is run by the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild, open Tuesdays through Sundays, which has a range of paintings, artwork called “Small Packages” (not larger than 12”x12”) and other gift items made by members.

Also on exhibit: “Everything Watercolor” with works by Paul Valdez and Marcia Ames. 303814-3300.

We will be interested in learning from readers about more locations in our south suburbs that feature original, locally created arts and crafts such as these.

Radio talk show conservative Mike Rosen, who turned 69 Dec. 5, is taking his show to a slightly different time slot beginning Jan. 2.

“KOA (850 AM) is about the only station in the country that delays Rush (Limbaugh) two hours,” Rosen told me on his birthday. “The parent company of Clear Channel decided to (air) Rush live from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. `The Colorado Morning News’ show with Stefan (Tubbs) and April (Zesbaugh) will move to 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and become five hours instead of four.”

Changing the `Rush Limbaugh Show’ to live time left Rosen with the 1 to 3 p.m. time slot after working a 9 a.m. to noon spot.

“I understand and it’s fine with me,” Rosen told me. “I’m on the air one less hour, which makes me on the air five hours less a week. But with show prep (answering emails, contacting advertisers, etc.), I still work 70 hours a week. So many people listen to my show online, so for them nothing will change.”

Rosen said his contract with Clear Channel lasts another 1½ years, then he’ll see what happens. “I take it one contract at a time,” he said.

Manning minds manners

Perhaps the sure way to secure an autograph from Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is to invite him to your wedding. Sounds more tidy than playing the post-game waiting game or bidding beaucoup bucks on a signed jersey during a charity auction.

In the case of Anna and James, a couple with a wedding last fall, all they had to do was send No. 18 a formal invitation, according to a post on Reddit. A photo of the signed invite went viral after a Redditor “Lackadaisical Romp” posted the pic of the wedding invitation sent by his sister.

Not only did Manning show his Southern gentlemanly manners by responding in a timely manner, but he checked off the “regretfully decline” box and added the inscription, “Anna and James, Best Wishes.”

A Yahoo.com poster quipped, “Perhaps our favorite comment about the photo comes courtesy of Redditor `MasterSplinter21’ who writes, `Eli (Manning) replied too, but his response was intercepted.’

Even with two Super Bowl rings and the Giants’ current winning streak, poor Eli still gets treated like the little brother.”

Christkindl returns

Denver’s 13th annual Christkindl Market at Skyline Park on the 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe (across from the D&F Tower and ice skating rink) brings a German flair to Christmas shopping and entertainment through Dec. 21.

This year’s market — Colorado’s largest and most authentic Christkindl venue — will be bigger and better than ever by adding more music, more beer and Gluehwein (mulled red wine), entertainment and more holiday spirit.

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Author Christie Wright will give a slide lecture based on her new book: “South Park Perils: Short Ropes and True Tales” 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Highlands Ranch

Spotlight on Spotlight

Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, announces two performances and three auditions: “Annie,” a full-length musical production, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

Tickets: $12 at the door. A “Holiday Variety Show” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets: $5, will provide food, clothing, gifts for those in need this holiday season. Auditions: Dec. 20, 4 p.m. — “Sound of Music” for teens and children 5 and older. Now to January — “Winnie the Pooh” ages 3 to 9. Now to January — “Bye Bye Birdie” for teens and children 5 and older. Call to audition at 720-443-2623. Information: spotlightperformers.com.

Concert at church

“Jingle, Jangle, Jive,” a concert by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus will be performed at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets are available at www.rmarts.org or by calling 303-325-3959.

Novel tells rousing tale of 1890 Denver Young lawyer plays role of truth-seeker

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “About half a dozen regular customers leaned on the bar in Murphy’s Denver Saloon … as good as any spot to spend the hot summer morning …” Then two angry men stormed in and a fight ensued over the attentions both had paid to a lady of the night, a “soiled dove.”

At about that time, Andrew Coyle, Esq., a newly minted lawyer from Philadelphia, arrived by train and saw policemen escorting a prisoner along the street.

He took the cable car to 17th and Larimer Streets and headed for the classy Windsor Hotel … Familiar names of buildings and businesses add to the fun of solving a mystery.

Before he embarked on writing “Murder in the Rockies,” author G. Eldon “Gary” Smith had read a great deal of Denver history, circa 1890 — books by Tom Noel, Phil Goldstein and especially “Hell’s Belles: Prostitution and Vice in Early Denver” by Clark Secrest.

(The third-generation Longmont native, who now lives in Centennial, notes that Secrest was two classes ahead of him at Longmont High School. ) “As I was doing my research about early days in Colorado, I kept coming across the year 1890 as a time when many events took place. It soon became apparent that my novel was going to take place in 1890. I put down the basic premise and the beginning and end of my novel and let the characters tell their own story. Many characters I had not forseen entered the story and changed the plot. I just used spell check and left the story up to the characters.”

And he has a grand assortment of characters — some we have read about in history books and others who are figments of Smith’s imagination. They actually are reasonably well under the author’s control most of the time.

They cross paths in downtown Denver — described as it was then, visit restaurants and bars and courtrooms.

Coyle defends a rancher accused of murdering a miner, although Coyle is convinced of his innocence.

Smith said he had visited all the loca-

Murder in the Rockies” by G. Eldon Smith is a murder mystery set in 1890s Denver and nearby mountain communities. Courtesy photo tions mentioned in the novel — some during Tom Noel’s and Dennis Gallagher’s historic walking tours/lectures.

Coyle had to do a quick study on Colorado statutes and had to figure out how to locate the actual murderer of Henry Defler, since he was certain his first client, Will Conway, was innocent — unfortunately, he had been heard to threaten Defler in that opening bar scene and most in town considered him guilty.

The reader travels with the young attorney to Idaho Springs and up into mining country in search of the truth and Smith describes the dry, dusty, rutted roads and miner’s claims as we encounter other guntoting characters. Coyle Esq. finally figures it out in Sherlockian manner, outwitting the murderer. (A local sheriff is discovering Arthur Conan Doyle’s books and talks of the technology such as fingerprint analysis.)

And then, there is the pretty haberdasher’s daughter …

“Murder in the Rockies” by G. Eldon Smith is available at all Tattered Cover stores in a $15.95 trade paperback.

It would fit well in a scene with a big cozy chair and a cup of hot cocoa.

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Amputee makes best of situation Fundraiser to help family with bills

By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Randy Hoffschneider started riding dirt bikes at age 5. Nationally ranked as a teenager, it was what he lived for.

Today, an amputee in fear of losing even more of his right leg, his faith is his passion.

At age 27, in June 2012, Hoffschneider was out riding at Thunder Valley MX Park in Morrison with a friend and launched himself off an 80-foot jump. It was just what Hoffschneider did. But this time, things didn’t go as planned.

Riding on the same track the pros on the Lucas Oil circuit had just used for nationals weeks earlier, and on the same type of bike — a Kawasaki 450 — Hoffschneider came up about 3 feet short on his landing.

Right away he knew something was seriously wrong.

“I hit this jump in third gear, and was just wide open,” he said. “When I landed, I didn’t even fall. It just compressed so hard, both my feet were just purple because of the pegs. ... I knew everything was messed up at that point. It was bad.”

Hoffschneider downshifted into first and rode straight to the pits, where his friend helped him off his bike and carried him to his vehicle and drove him home.

“When I got to the doctor for surgery (the next day) I finally saw how bad it was,” he said. “The doctor took out my ankle and built it up with hardware. He put two plates and 13 screws in on the first surgery.”

Hoffschneider had issues with the hardware, though, and after an infection took, he had to return to have it removed and have new screws and plates put in.

“What could go wrong went wrong,” said Hoffschneider’s mother, Gina Ferguson.

In the year and a half since the accident, Hoffschneider has battled countless staph infections and undergone five surgeries costing him and his family hundreds of thousands

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Villano brings it on for Christmas Musician hopes for large crowd at Lone Tree church

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For the multi-talented Dave Villano, presenting his “Christmas Magic” concert at Word of Life Christian Center in Lone Tree on Dec. 19 is a particular pleasure. It’s in home territory.

The 1996 Highlands Ranch High School graduate, who now lives in unincorporated Arapahoe County, started his first band at 13 and spent a few years living in Nashville after graduation, playing with a Christian band called Shaded Red. In 2000, he moved back to Denver and continued his career as a successful, independent recording artist. He performs at churches and music festivals nationwide — selling his CDs as he travels and performs.

When in town, he enjoys time with nearby family members — his parents still live in Highlands Ranch and his siblings are close also. His brother Ed, an engineer by profession — and

Dave Villano and band will perform a “Dave Villano’s Christmas Magic” concert in Lone Tree Dec. 19. Courtesy photo a percussionist with the band — also helps out as assistant producer when it’s holiday concert time.

Both said that next year the band will transition to year-round scheduling, with a series of outdoor summer concerts and expanded venues for Christmas concerts — hopefully in

Fort Collins and maybe Boulder. This year they staged in Colorado Springs.

The group’s special sound could be related to the inclusion of some unusual instruments: Tina Gugler is a U.S. National hammered dulcimer champion and Eric Olson is well known for his performances on Uillean pipes, a smaller Irish form of bagpipe where the bellows are pumped with the elbow. Dave Villano plays an Irish pennywhistle, electric violin, guitar, Uillean pipes and more. Ed Villano plays a stumpf fiddle. The band also features Dave Beegle, who was named “Best Independent Guitarist of the Year” by Guitar Player magazine.

The band’s music is described as “traditional, Celtic, and contemporary holiday music … running the full gamut of musical experience.”

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Curtain time

Spunky little orphan

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“Annie” plays through Dec. 29 at Town Hall arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Performances: 7:30 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays and Saturday Dec. 21; 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 15. Tickets: $22-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.com. (We advise advance reservations on this one.)

Goodness Gracious!

“A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play” by David Alberts will be presented Dec. 13 through Dec. 22 by Goodness Gracious!

Productions, of Parker, at the Deep Space Events Center, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive #50, Parker. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 20, 21; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 22. Tickets: $15, goodnessgracious.org, 303-968-4157.

“Young Frankenstein” by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan plays Dec. 13 to Feb. 2 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Town Hall’s education director Seth Maisel plays the title role. Deb Flomberg directs. Showtimes: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays and as part of a New Year’s Eve program that begins at 6:30 on Dec. 31; 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $31 ($26 in advance),

“It’s a Wonderful Life” — the perennial favorite about George Bailey of Bedford Falls — will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax, through Dec. 22.

Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 16, 19; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $29/$25, 303-739-1970, phamaly.org.

In the mountains

“Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a farce by Marc Canoletti, is presented through Dec. 22 at the Lake Dillon Theatre. 176 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Tickets: $27-$31 adults/$23 students, 970-5139386, lakedillontheatre.org.

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“Home for the Holidays” plays through Dec. 22 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Paul Dwyer is director of this Starkey production, which features a cast of more than 50. See lonetreeartscenter. org for times and tickets prices. 720-5091000. Arrive a half-hour early and enjoy the Lone Tree Art Exhibit and Sale.

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Grizzlies girls top two top-five teams Rock Canyon places 2nd in tournament

By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com It’s not often a basketball team can score only two points in a quarter and still win the game.

But that was the case for the ThunderRidge girls Dec. 7 in a 49-40 win over Rock Canyon as the two schools played in the championship game of the ThunderRidge/ Rock Canyon season-opening basketball tournament.

ThunderRidge opened a 33-23 lead at intermission and made all six of its 3-point baskets in the first half, including a buzzer beater by Brittany Birdsey to end the opening half.

The Grizzlies managed just two points as the teams exchanged offense for defense in the third quarter. However, Rock Canyon scored just five points to just trim ThunderRidge’s lead to seven points.

A 7-0 run to begin the final quarter pushed ThunderRidge ahead by 14 points and wrapped up the title in the tournament that featured four teams ranked in the Top 10 of the Class 5A CHSAANow preseason rankings.

“We’ve been working very hard on the offensive piece, executing that and some of those kinds of things against different defenses, and I thought our kids in the first half did a good job,” said ThunderRidge coach Paula Krueger. “We shot really well from the 3-point line.”

Taylor Rusk had 11 points to lead the Grizzlies against the Jaguars. The 5-foot-10

sophomore scored 41 points in the three tournament games.

ThunderRidge, ranked eighth in the opening poll, cruised to a lopsided victory over Arvada West, 57-4, and whipped No. 3 Arapahoe 46-29 before beating No. 5 Rock Canyon in the title game.

“I have to give my kids tons and tons of credit because in three games the most points they have given up is 40,” added Krueger. “That’s fantastic. Rock Canyon is a very good basketball team that we beat.”

ThunderRidge had 37 steals in the three games led by sophomore Madison Ward, who was credited with 12 of the thefts.

Rock Canyon opened the tournament by setting a school scoring record in a 9226 conquest of Rangeview and followed with a 50-41 win over Ralston Valley, before losing to Continental League rival ThunderRidge in the title game.

Senior forward Lexy Thorderson scored 18 points against ThunderRidge, finishing with 55 points in the tournament.

“It was a learning game for us,” said Rock Canyon coach Becky Mudd. “We definitely played great defense in the third quarter. We weren’t as disciplined as we needed to be offensively to run things to get good looks. We were trying to do it all at once. We wanted to make up all the points all at once instead of chipping away at it and running our stuff.

“I thought that was the difference in the first quarter. They were disciplined and running their stuff and we weren’t. We made up for it by playing good defense in the second half. We just didn’t get the offense going. It’s great to play good teams and especially to play ThunderRidge. It’s a tournament and you want to win but we’re

By Jim Benton

jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com Corey McNellis was a two-time Colorado wrestling champion at Ponderosa.

His older brother Chris was the Mustangs’ first-ever state champ.

The McNellis brothers are part of Ponderosa’s wrestling program that has been one of the state’s best over the past two decades.

Ponderosa wrestlers have won 10 state championships, one less than Holly, Wray and Montrose for the most in Colorado hitory. The Mustangs hold the state record by winning eight consecutive state championships.

The Mustangs, who were the Class 5A runners-up last season, will be seeking their 20th consecutive Continental League title in the 2013-14 campaign and will be attempting to stretch a streak of 160 straight league dual meet victories.

“We lost dual meets but they have been outside of the league,” explained former wrestling coach Tim Ottmann, who is now the Mustangs’ athletic director. “We had some really good teams in the early ‘90s and won some state championships.

“Years and years ago we built a feeder system. We have a real good junior wrestling program and it feeds the high school program. You talk about teams that have to rebuild and we just reloaded with incoming talent. No team wants to be the one that loses a dual meet. It’s important to them. But we’ve also been fortunate to have enough kids because you have to fill 14 weight classes.”

The names of Ottmann, who coached seven years at Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, and Ponderosa are sprinkled throughout the Colorado High School Activities Association’s wrestling records.

Ottmann, the 2008 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year, ranks second in best dual meet record at one

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Arapahoe finished fourth in the tournament. The Warriors whipped Doherty 66-28 in the first game but lost to Arapahoe and then turnovers and poor shooting were costly in a 42-28 setback to Ralston Valley in the third-place game.

No. 9 Cherry Creek took fifth, losing its first game 61-57 in overtime to Ralston Valley but responded with 52-32 triumph over Rangeview and a 68-18 romp over Arvada West. Molly Rohrer, a 6-foot-1 junior, led the Bruins with 65 points in the three

games.

“It was a good tournament,” said Bruins coach Chris Curneen. “They were a lot of good teams in it. It was good for us because we’re young. We have four freshmen on the varsity and it’s always good to get them a little experience without the pressure. They’ll get enough pressure once the regular season begins.”

In other action including South Metro top 10 teams, No. 2 Highlands Ranch went 3-1 in the Sweet 16 Invitational in La Jolla, Calif. after a 62-40 season-opening win over Palmer on Dec. 2.

returning state Qualifiers Returning south metro-area qualifiers for the 2013 state wrestling tournament with last season’s weights: 106 - Frank Martinez, Chaparral; Bradley Colebank, Mountain Vista; Caleb Strahan, Legend 113 - JT Stancil, Chaparral; Kade Snider, Ponderosa; Matt Finesilver, Cherry Creek 120 - Mitch Finesilver, Cherry Creek 126 - Zachery Moye, Ponderosa; Zach Finesilver, Cherry Creek 132 - Jared Todd, Heritage; Ben Trygstad, Chaparral 145 — Tory Williams, Ponderosa; Aaron Trygstad, Chaparral 152 - Mason Harms, Cherry Creek; Jake Tarr, Chaparral; Kelton Good, Ponderosa 160 - Kaleb Geiger, Castle View; Max Lavigne, ThunderRidge; Tanner Olson, Ponderosa 170 - Hudson Marker, Castle View; Dylan Gabel, Ponderosa 182 - Jaylen Mosqueira, Arapahoe 195 - Matthew Stanley, ThunderRidge; Zach Waanders, Arapahoe 285 - Joe Hunsaker, Castle View; Dane Drimmer, Chaparral; Blake Jacobs, ThunderRidge; Jamin Smith, Douglas County school (125-12) and first in best dual meet career record (170-22).

After the 2008 season, Ottmann handed over the reins of the Ponderosa program to Corey McNellis.

“It’s been really fun to build it over the years and hand it over to Corey,” said Ottmann. “It has been a dream come true. I’m really proud of it and want to see it continue.

“My son Jake wrestled for me and he graduated in 2008. The last match I ever coached was my son in the finals, which was really cool. But Jake and I had decided. He graduated and I turned it over. I coached for 25 years and that was enough.”

In McNellis’ first season as head coach, Ponderosa almost lost a league dual meet.

The Mustangs and Chaparral tied 33-33 but Ponderosa won on criteria by winning eight of the 14 matches.

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“It motivates them the way that we present it,” said McNellis. “Every team is different. It gives them confidence that the coaches know what they are doing and the program is a well-run machine that they need to buy into and if they do, they are going to have success.

“We really set our goals higher to do well at the national and state level and then the league stuff kind of falls in place.”

Ponderosa has crowned 35 individual state champions and 10 wrestlers earned All-America honors.

“It’s the program and not just the team,” added McNellis. “If we can get them bought in, then that’s when you reload instead of rebuild.

“Success breeds success. When they

build confidence it helps them. We also build our schedule so we see top competition during the year. You have to build your schedule so it’s tough so you see the best.”

McNellis is one of several combinations of brothers who have wrestled for Ponderosa and won state titles.

Dylan Gabel, the defending 170-pound state champion, and Kade Snider are two Mustangs with brothers who captured state crowns and are on the current Ponderosa team.

“It’s really cool,” said Ottmann. “We’ve had multiple brothers come through, in some cases like the Snider family they have six or seven in the family and of course Kade is still with us. It’s been a real good long tradition of family. They have come through.”

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Prep sports Scoreboard MOUNTAIN VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Mountain Vista 91, Rocky Mountain 47 We led 54-17 at half time. Our pressure defense took control early and we never looked back It was 20-4 five minutes into game. Junior Brady Subart scored 18 points, senior Jake Pemberton scored 16 and junior Ray Beresford scored 17.

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Rock Canyon 50, Ralston Valley 41 Rock Canyon’s Delaney Sullivan had 10 points to help the Jaguars win 50-41 against Ralston Valley. Lexy Thorderson, Kendall Smith and Jamie Williams all had nine points.

A young ThunderRidge wrestling squad finished second at The Liberty Bell Invitational at Heritage High. A great start to the wrestling season for a team with five freshman and two sophomores in the lineup. Team was led by individual champions Alex Bezugly and Greg Peterson.

Rock Canyon 92, Rangeview 26 Rock Canyon girls’ basketball kicked off the ThunderRidge/ Rock Canyon tournament with a win over Rangeview with a score of 92-26. Lexy Thorderson led all scorers with 28 points as the Jaguars set a school scoring record with 92.

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Valor Christian 72, Evergreen 38 Senior Chase Foster scored 18 points for Valor in route to a 72-38 win over Evergreen. Seniors Paden Mueller, Keegan Wynja and Brandon Pleiman all scored 10 points. Valor scored 50 points in the first half alone.

Rock Canyon 39, Littleton 18 Rock Canyon seniors Kyle Love and Zach Smith led the team with solid wins over Littleton opponents. Love had a 3-0 decision over Littleton’s Alfredo Ocon. Smith wins by pin in 1:29 over Max Madorsky.

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First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2013 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: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31053 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-0637 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 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: BRIAN M SMITH Original Beneficiary: KB HOME MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004044329 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,756.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $175,461.06 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: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 22, MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 19, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004027778, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIAN-VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12834 Mayfair Way Unit D, Englewood, CO 80112 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 8/26/2011, Reception number 2011051865. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description.

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 29, 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: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/9/2013 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: EVE M GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 31053 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2013-0637 First Publication: 12/5/2013 Last Publication: 1/2/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Government Legals 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 - Dennis R Larratt - H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber aka H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber in Joint Tenancy - J O Hill - Lonnie Gerber - Security Title Abstract & Title Company as Agent for The Title Guaranty Company, Denver -Stephen Bruce Gale 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: LOT 1 BLK 4 WEST CREEK LAKES SUBD .5 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 H C Gerber & Lurline A Gerber 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 20th day of March 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 21st day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924554 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 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 Cory Siegel, President c/o The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - Anderson, Dude & Lebel PC, Attorneys at Law - Board of Directors of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Assoc - Brian Haskins, President c/o The Mountain Ranch Company - Craig C Ramsey - Guy L Welch, Agent for the Association - Nelson & Donna Parkinson aka Nelson Parkinson and Donna Parkinson - Nelson F Parkinson - Steven N Arnold, Secretary c/o The Mountain Ranch Company -The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc aka Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - The Mountain Ranch Company aka Mountain Ranch Company - Thomas N Mace, as President of the Association c/o Wood-

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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 Cory Siegel, President c/o The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - Anderson, Dude & Lebel PC, Attorneys at Law - Board of Directors of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Assoc - Brian Haskins, President c/o The Mountain Ranch Company - Craig C Ramsey - Guy L Welch, Agent for the Association - Nelson & Donna Parkinson aka Nelson Parkinson and Donna Parkinson - Nelson F Parkinson - Steven N Arnold, Secretary c/o The Mountain Ranch Company -The Mountain Improvement Association, Inc aka Mountain Improvement Association, Inc - The Mountain Ranch Company aka Mountain Ranch Company - Thomas N Mace, as President of the Association c/o Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association aka "Association" - Woodmoor Mountain Homeowners Association a Colorado non-profit corporation

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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 Craig C Ramsey the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 8 WOODMOOR MOUNTAIN 2 3.021 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Craig C Ramsey. 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 Nelson & Donna Parkinson for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Craig C Ramsey at1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 20th day of March 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 21st day of November 2013. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 924555 First Publication: December 5, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 11, 2014 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for the South Broadway Improvement Project (Dad Clark Drive to County Line Road), Douglas County Project Number CI 2003-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 11, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Dennis Lobberding, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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THURSDAY TBA - Rock Canyon @ Ralston Valley Roundup Tournament 3:30 p.m. - Mountain Vista vs. Evergreen FRIDAY TBA - Rock Canyon @ Ralston Valley Roundup Tournament 7 p.m. - Valor Christian @ Columbine TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Mountain Vista @ Columbine

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FRIDAY (Jan. 10) 5:30 p.m. - Rock Canyon @ Rampart 7 p.m. - Valor Christian vs. Conifer TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. - Valor Christian @ Monarch

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. for the South Broadway Improvement Project (Dad Clark Drive to County Line Road), Douglas County Project Number CI 2003-022 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Concrete Works of Colorado, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 11, 2014, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer Dennis Lobberding, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #044-13 RECORDING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

The Recording Division of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms for the replacement of our Official Public Record and document recording solution.

Valor Christian 51, Dakota Ridge 41 Valor jumped out to an early 11-5 lead with its defensive pressure and went into the half leading by 12. Valor maintained its lead down the stretch to bring home the victory 51-41. Kendall Bradury scored 20 points and 11 rebounds. Caroline Bryan had 16 points and eight steals.

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Legal Notice No.: 924603 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 043-13 2013 BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK TRAILHEAD PROJECT The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of the 2013 Bluffs Regional Park Trailhead Project, as specified.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013 @ 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT BLUFFS REGIONAL PARK, 10099 CROOKED STICK TRAIL, LONE TREE, COLORADO 80124.

PLEASE CALL 720-733-6990 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (GENERAL CONTRACTORS) ATTENDING (IN PERSON) THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Four (4) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 043-13, 2013 Bluffs Regional Park Trailhead Project” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 by the Douglas County Finance Department, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 924618 First publication: December 12, 2013 Last publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #044-13 RECORDING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

The Recording Division of the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms for the replacement of our Official Public Record and document recording solution.

Legal Notice No.: 924603 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

UPCOMING GAMES

The preferred solution will provide the

THURSDAY 5 p.m. - ThunderRidge vs. Heritage SATURDAY 9 a.m. - ThunderRidge @ Grand Junction

The Department of Human Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified providers of Child Support Enforcement casework.

Government Legals

The preferred solution will provide the primary features of integrated document recording and eRecording, Artificial Intelligence Indexing and redaction, marriage and civil union registration and management, internet web browser access and subscription support, as well as robust inquiry, workflow, reporting, and integration abilities. The eRecording technology should be based on current PRIA standards. The specific list of features can be found below. The vendor will be expected to partner with the Clerk and Recorder, and other stakeholder departments, such as Information Technology, the Assessor Office and the Finance Department, to prepare, configure and implement the solution.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website.

Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2014

by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. The copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #044-13, Recording System Replacement Project” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time.

Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 924619 First publication: December 12, 2013 Last publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #045-13 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CASEWORK The Department of Human Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified providers of Child Support Enforcement casework.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website.

Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013

by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. The copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #045-13, Child Support Enforcement Casework” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time.

Electronic/faxed proposals will not be ac-

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website.

Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013

by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. The copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #045-13, Child Support Enforcement Casework” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown above prior to the due date and time.

Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Government Legals

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 924620 First publication: December 12, 2013 Last publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for DOUBLE ANGEL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT (CHAMBERS ROAD TO HESS ROAD), DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2011-022 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Engineering Division, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of pipe, sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, striping and signing for the roadway extension along Double Angel Road from Hess Road to Chambers Road.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the above address after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 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, January 8, 2014, at the Department of Community Planning and Sustainable Development, Engineering Division, Phillip 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, January 14, 2014, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Unclassified Excavation – 16,106 CY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 4,545 CY • HMA (SG, S & SX) – 5,131 Ton • Curb and Gutter – 5,568 LF • 18 Inch RCP – 496 LF • 24 Inch RCP – 258 LF 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 Sean Owens, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 924627 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 19, 2013 Publisher: Douglas County News-Pres

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Are You a 50+ Jobseeker in the Denver Metro Area?

Parker Continued from Page 11

Eatery’s chili gets nod Food & Wine magazine, sponsors of the annual top shelf foodie event the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, has confirmed what we’ve known all along. According to www. foodandwine.com, among the best green chili is the one served at Denver’s Rocky Mountain Chili Bowl, 7305 E. 35th Ave. Here’s what the Food & Wine folks had to say: “What started as a food truck flaunting the slogan `Go green or go home’ has grown into a dedicated green chili restaurant. RMCB’s pork and vegetarian green chilies are available in mellow, medium or hot — spiked with hot Hatch green chiles, jalapeños and secret seasonings. Thanks to implementing a long list of eco-initiatives, the restaurant is also now certified green.

Go to www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-chili-in-the-us/5#!slide=5.

Westminster welcomes brewery A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 5 — replete with Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally and city council members — was proof enough of what a big deal it was for the grand opening of Westminster Brewing Company.

WBC, 70655 W. 108th Ave., Unit 600, offers a lineup of traditional styles and English-style cask ales. Brian Bissell, a longtime home brewer, is the head brewer at WBC after a professional stint at CB and Potts.

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. 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.

BACK TO WORK 50+ is

a collaboration between AARP Foundation and Arapahoe/Douglas Works! that connects jobseekers age 50 and older to free job search services and in-demand entry level opportunities in health care and other industries.

CALL TOLL FREE TO GET STARTED TODAY!

(855) 850-2525 AARP Foundation is AARP’s affiliated charity crossword • sudoku

GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope

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

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your Arian penchant for impatience shows, as you consider passing a problem-prone project on to someone else. Best advice: Stay with it and work out those snarls yourself.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Even patient Bovines can be frustrated when carefully made plans go awry.

But crank up that “stick-to-it-ivity” you do so well, and you’ll soon find that your schedule is back in sync.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your aspect favors using more resourceful means in dealing with a workplace situation. Some discreet checking around could help shed light on the root cause of the problem.

crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope

GALLERY OF GAMES

CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You show an unusually strong streak of stubbornness in rejecting suggestions from friends and/or family members early in the week. But you become more receptive by the week’s end.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) The Big Cat might find a gentler approach more effective when dealing with those who resist needed changes. Remember, the word “persuasion” starts with the sound “purr.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A disappointing experience with someone you felt you could trust can be painful. But there just might be more to this situation than you’re aware of. Press for an explanation.

LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Changing your views about something you believe in isn’t easy. But you might reconsider as the facts come in. Keep your mind open, even if you’re uneasy about what you might learn.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You might have to do some serious shifting of gears to get your project back on track. But cheer up. Your hard work starts to produce some positive results by the week’s end.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unsettling mood at the start of the week soon lifts and gives way to a more positive attitude as you find fun and friendship beginning to dominate your aspect.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A delay in firming up holiday plans could work to your advantage. Use this time to scout out possibilities that might be more in line with what those close to you would prefer.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the obvious helps you recognize how special they are.

PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Financial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’s best to follow a conservative investment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your warmth, your humor and your genuine concern for others make you someone people love to keep close to their lives. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Highlands Ranch woman wins $1,000 of shopping

HealtHy cHoices

By George Lurie

glurie@ourcoloradonews. com A Highlands Ranch woman was the lucky winner of a $1,000 shopping spree at the Outlets at Castle Rock.

Heather Whiting won the prize during the Moonlight Madness event held at the shopping center on Black Friday.

“It was a random drawing and you had to be present to win,” said Whiting. “I usually go to the mall with my two teenage daughters at 3 a.m. on Black Friday. But this year we decided not to be so zealous and got there at 6.”

When the drawing was held later Black Friday

morning, the person whose name was first pulled out of the hopper was not there.

Whiting “ S o they spun again and pulled my name out,” Whiting said. “I was shocked.”

Whiting said she spent part of the loot “on new clothes and boots” for both her and her daughters.

“I thought about buying some fancy designer purses but decided to be practical,” she said. “I’m actually saving some of the gift card for the post-Christmas sales.”

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woman on disability, renter. Her ex-husband came back to Colorado with their three kids and then he left, and left the kids with her.

She has $85 left for bills after she pays the rent. But today, she just needs food.

Fourth family: A Castle Rock woman, who works as a server, and boyfriend, who works, and three children. They make a total of $1,700 a month. They need food and Christmas assistance.

The task force has a family adoption program for the holidays, and has such things as toys for gifts and gift cards so the family can have a special meal. But Follmer said their Christmas assistance is limited. They can’t offer it to everyone.

Fifth family: An out-of-state couple — who left everything including their jobs to come to Colorado after their daughter was in a serious accident — is now living in a hotel.

They have temporary jobs, but can’t make enough to save enough for first month’s rent and deposit. Today, they need food.

Sixth family: A Castle Rock family, grandmother in her 70s, grown daughter and three granddaughters.

The daughter works, but the rent is more than half her income.

They come in today for clothing, food and Christmas assistance.

Seventh family: A Castle Rock mothers in 50s with two teens. Because of serious health problems, she lost her job. The older teen had a job, but lost it. There’s no income at all right now.

Today they need food and Follmer tries to find resources for rent assistance.

Eighth family: A Castle Rock mother, a renter, with three kids, living on disability and food stamps, had been awarded significant child support, but hadn’t been receiving it.

She needs help with food, utilities and Christmas assistance.

AUTO Community Ninth family: An Elbert County family, renters, three kids and husband and wife. Husband is facing several surgeries to correct past surgery. He’s in extreme pain, but works off some rent for landlord. Wife is working.

They need help with food and Christmas assistance.

Tenth family: A Castle Rock family, renters. Wife, husband and one teenager. Husband is working. She broke a bone and currently can’t work.

They come in for food. “All of these people are just scraping by,” Follmer said.

Eleventh family: A Castle Rock family, long-term task force clients.

Four adults, five kids, extended family. Two of the adults are working, and one has seasonal work.

They come in for food and Christmas assistance.

Twelfth family: A Parker grandmother, raising her grandchild after daughter passed away. She’s living on Social Security and disability. She comes in for food and has a disconnect notice, so she needs help with utilities, and gets Christmas assistance.

Thirteenth family: A Castle Rock homeowner, never been in before. Recently divorced and lost job when company closed down. Husband hadn’t been paying bills he said he’d pay. At this point, she just needs utilities assistance.

She filed for unemployment in October but still hasn’t received any money. She’s been interviewing for jobs and was particularly excited about a recent interview.

Fourteenth family: A Castle Rock couple and one child, renters, come in for food and Christmas assistance.

“When more than half of their incomes goes toward rent … the money is eaten up pretty quickly,” Follmer said.

Fifteenth family: A Castle Rock woman on disability, a renter. She’d like to work an hour or two a day, but Follmer shakes her head about that possibility.

The woman is on oxygen 24 hours

a day. She comes in for food.

Sixteenth family: A Castle Rock man in early 20s, homeless. He couch-surfs; sometimes he’s out in the elements by Plum Creek or other places. Douglas County doesn’t have transitional housing or a shelter. He comes in every few months.

This time he comes for food and clothing. He’s doing temp work and trying to get stable housing. But the task force gives a one-time $250 to help with first month’s rent and deposit. Follmer doesn’t want him to waste that if he’s not at the point where he can financially keep a place.

Seventeenth family: A Castle Rock couple and one teenager, renters, both work. But rent is more than half of their income.

They make too much for food stamps. They come in for food.

Eighteenth family: A Castle Rock couple and baby, renters. He works.

She’s home with the baby. They come in every couple of months.

Today they need food and some Christmas assistance.

Nineteenth family: A Castle Rock man, 50s, just released from jail, the Douglas County Justice Center. Follmer said the jail releases people with nothing, no money, no transportation, so released inmates generally walk the couple miles to the task force to get help. This man got a ride from a local mental health agency.

From Follmer, he gets some food and a couple days lodging at a motel. From there, he’s trying to get his job back, and reaching out to friends.

Whatever family he has is estranged.

Twentieth family: A Parker couple and one child live in a motor home on a relative’s property. They both work, but jobs are dependent on weather conditions. They come in for food.

That was Nov. 26 at the task force.

But that’s every day at the task force, Follmer said.

And when she walks into her own home, she counts her blessings.

To learn more about the task force, go to http://www.detaskforce. org/about/.

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CAREERS

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Help Wanted

Advertise: 303-566-4100

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Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Misc. Notices

We are community.

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Grass Fed - Free Range Beef - All Organic, No Hormones, No Steroids, No Antibiotics. Whole, Half's and Quarters Available. Cut and Rapped to your specifications $4.00 per pound. Credit Cards Excepted 720-252-5387 Locally raised, grass fed and grain finished Beef & Pork.

Quarters, halves, wholes available.

Can deliver 720-434-1322 schmidtfamilyfarms.com

Garage Sales

minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

Your Community Connector to Boundless Rewards

Moving Sale

Saturday Dec. 14th 10am-2pm 21798 Mount Field Dr/ Look Out Mt Misc items including exerc. equip, furn, office supplies,

Everything Must Go!!

Estate Sales

Bicycles

Video Games

27" Mountain Bike .All components in good condition. Slanted bar makes for a good beginner's or girls bike. (812)322-2804

Large selection of video games, pin balls, air hockey, etc. Priced reasonably for Christmas. email: Christmasarcades@gmail.com or call 720-270-1797

Firewood

PETS

Pine/Fur & Aspen

Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.)

Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

Needed immediately for large venue in Black Hawk.

Training provided for servers with limited experience.

No felonies last 7yrs. $10.75-12.00/hr.

Call (303) 480-0070

Christmas Trees

Fri & Sat 9am-4pm 13551 W 43rd Dr I-70 & Youngfield We have moved two estates to our warehouse for this Holiday sale.

Antiques, collectables, retro, xmas, books and lots more.

Visit www.nostalgia-plus.com for photos & map reasonable prices both days cash or credit cards accepted.

Arts & Crafts ARVADA

Holiday Craft Sale

Fri & Sat December 13th & 14th 9am-4pm Handmade gift items & Homemade Goodies 10309 West 68th Ave. Come by and bring a friend

Bicycles

FOR THE LAST TIME! Safe, Natural Doctor Recommended Follow Up Provided Call Today!

303-885-9733

www.wl3030.com

Household Goods

Lost Lost black Labrador Retriever, (303) 805-1512

Home for the Holidays

Horse & Tack

Savio House is looking for Foster Parents to provide a temporary home for troubled teens ages 12-18. We provide training, 24/7 support and $1900/month.

Adequate space and complete background and motor vehicle check required. Ideally there are no other teens in the home and one parent would have flexible daytime schedule.

Contact Michelle for more information at 303-225-4073.

female. English style, very friendly.

Lost in Parker, Country Meadows area. Microchipped.

ELECTRIC BIKES: New & used No Gas, License, or Registration.

303-257-0164

Riding Horses Available Boarding, leasing, lessons, Birthday Parties, Volunteering and Tours.

Friends of Horses Rescue & Adoption 303-649-1155 www.getahorse.org

TRANSPORTATION

All Tickets Buy/Sell

(Denver metro)

Wanted

Miscellaneous

Tickets/Travel

Full-time, benefited PR&L Community Outreach Coordinator Salary: $64,475 - $80,593/year Closes: 12/30/13 Submit City of Westminster online applications thru 8:30 a.m. on close date http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs EOE

Pool Table 4x8 Solid Ash w/all accessories, exc. cond. Slate surface $1200 GE 14 CF refrigerator, auto defrost, almond color, like new cond. $250 (720)842-4895

Comfy chair and ottoman $60; 6 gun cabinet, no glass, locking drawer $30; Bun & Thigh Rocker by Jake $35; Dr.'s Healthometer scale/height $35; tools 4 drywall, concrete, tile, wallpaper cheap; legal hanging folders and files cheap.

Commercial shelving. 303 688-9171

Performs highly skilled and semi-skilled mechanical repair and diagnostic work in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment and vehicles.

Must be proficient in heavy equipment and light vehicle diagnostics.

For position requirements, qualifications, and job description visit our web-site (http://co.gilpin.co.us) Open Until Filled. $18.40 - $20.24 DOQ. Applications are available at: Gilpin County Human Resources, 495 Apex Valley Road, Black Hawk, CO Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or on our website (http://co.gilpin.co.us).

Please submit your application to: Gilpin County Human Resources, P.O. Box 366, Central City, CO 80427; Fax: (303) 951-3675.

Gilpin County is Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-time, flexible hours hours for homecare patient visits in Douglas and Elbert counties.

Great pay and benefits. Call Barbara or Kay at 303-663-3663 to schedule an interview.

for sale at Sedalia Conoco Weekends only until Christmas Fresh Cut Douglas Fir 303-647-2475 / 720-323-2173

Health and Beauty

Public Works:

Physical Therapist and Registered Nurse

Flowers/Plants/Trees

Cat Nap Recliner - hand remote to recline and bring to standing position, dark olive color. 1 year old used 3 weeks. $275 (720)379-8758

Fleet Mechanic

Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising Network

COOKS AND BANQUET SERVERS

LOSE WEIGHT

Golden

Call 303-774-8100. academyfordentalassistingcareers .com

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Furniture

Golden

January Classes for Dental Assisting and Dental Lab Technician.

Want To Purchase

MARKETPL CE FARM & AGRICULTURE

Academy for Dental Assisting Careers

Help Wanted

Cash for all Cars and Trucks Under $1000 Running or not.

Any condition

(303)741-0762 bestcashforcars.com

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV; Running or not, to www.developmentaldisabled.org Tax deductible! 303-659-8086.

14 years of service

NFL-NBA-NHL-NCAA-MLB WWW.DENVERTICKET.COM (303)-420-5000

Top Cash Paid for Junk Cars Up to $500 720-333-6832

TIME’S RUNNING OUT!

Get your cash for CHRISTMAS!

To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 74 Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact you local newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117.

GUN SHOW GUN SHOW DEC 14-15 SAT. 9-5 & SUN 9-4 COLORADO SPRINGS FREEDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO CENTER (3650 N NEVADA) BUY-SELL-TRADE INFO: (563)927-8176 HELP WANTED Indian Creek Express is HIRING!!! *Local Driver *OTR Drivers, Singles/Teams *Fleet Mechanic (Entry-level/Advanced) *Dispatchers Benefits, Weekly pay, Drivers: home weekly, Mechanics & Dispatchers: FULL TIME 40+/wk.

877-273-3582

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I EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed, Leads, No Cold Calls, Commissions Paid Daily, Lifetime Renewals, Complete Training, Health/Dental Insurance, Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020

Public Works: Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, dozers and tandem trucks; services and maintains assigned equipment.

Plows snow and performs manual labor as necessary.

For position requirements, qualifications and job description visit our web-site (http://co.gilpin.co.us).

Open Until Filled $16.01 - $16.81 DOQ. Applications are available at: Gilpin County Human Resources, 495 Apex Valley Road, Black Hawk, CO Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or on our website (http://co.gilpin.co.us).

Please submit your application to: Gilpin County Human Resources, P.O. Box 366, Central City, CO 80427; Fax: (303) 951-3675 *** CDL APPLICATON REQUIRED *** Gilpin County is Equal Opportunity Employer

HOUSEKEEPER/ LAUNDRY AIDE Life Care Center of Evergreen Full-time position available.

Housekeeping and/or laundry experience in a long-term care facility preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

Eileen Gandee 303-674-4500 | 303-674-8436 Fax 2987 Bergen Peak Dr. | Evergreen, CO 80439 Eileen_Gandee@LCCA.com Visit us: LCCA.COM EOE/M/F/V/D – 39756

Keep Kids Together Abused and neglected brothers and sisters are often separated in foster care.

There just aren’t enough foster homes to keep them together.

This leaves them sad, anxious and confused and they feel like it’s “all their fault.”

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Earn up to $1,000 per month!

Call 303-954-CASH or 800-892-6403 anytime!

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Laborers needed for shoveling snow at two office complexes.

Several positions open!

Call Steve 303-601-4216

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Please contact Tracy at East Central BOCES for more information tracyg@ecboces.org or 719-7752342 ext. 101.

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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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Concrete/Paving

Garage Doors GreGor

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blind repair

insured/FRee estimates Brian 303-907-1737

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ESIGNS, INC

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Call Ray Worley CALL 303-995-4810

30+ years experience Insured Free estimates

Deck/Patio

“Specializing in Composite Redwood and Cedar Construction for Over 30 Years”

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Home Improvement

HANDYMAN

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Advertise: 303-566-4100

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HUGE IRS DEDUCTIONS + GREAT EXTRA INCENTIVES

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*Buyer must qualify for Military rebate, see dealer for details.

Offer ends 12/31/13.

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2500 CREW CAB SLT 4x4

$42,100

MSRP $53,400 Dealer Discount $11,300 + TAX*

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1500 QUAD CAB SLT 4x4

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+ TAX*

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+ TAX*

CHARGER SXT AWD

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MSRP $32,950 Dealer Discount $4,955

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per mo. 84 mo. $0 down

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New Veh4ic0 le acres!

ANY REPAIR OR

MAINTENANCE

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse

MSRP $33,485 Dealer Discount $6,500

$32.95

$189.95

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Shop supplies and disposal fees extra.

• OIL CHANGE • ROTATE • INSPECTION

INCLUDES CCR, AND USAA PRIVATE OFFER O.A.C. $2999 DUE AT SIGNING 12000 MILES PER YEAR .25 PER MILE OVERAGE 39 MONTHS MSRP $34695

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NEW 2014 FORD Escape AWD

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MONTH + TAX

INCLUDES CCR AND USAA PRIVATE OFFER O.A.C. 12000 MILES PER YEAR .25 PER MILE OVERAGE $2999 DUE AT SIGNING 39 MONTHS MSRP $24625 PLUS TAX

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